ã€ŠUnveil Her Secret Identitiesã€‹


 Chapter 1 - 001Bai Lianhua Sister_1

    Chapter 1: 001Bai Lianhua Sister_1In front of a luxurious villa stood a tall, delicate-looking girl, who gazed at the tightly shut gates with a cold gaze.

    Her left hand rested casually on the handle of her suitcase, her right hand hanging at her side. Her index finger twitched rhythmically, coming across as nonchalant.

    "Miss, you¡¯re here?" Aunt Lin, the housekeeper, opened the villa gate and looked at the young lady outside with a disdainful tone. S~ea??h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    She had been with the Lu Family for many years and had earned the couple¡¯s trust.

    Lu Qingyi nodded lightly, sidestepping the housekeeper as she entered the villa.

    "Can¡¯t you greet us anymore?"

    In the living room, a couple was sitting on the sofa. The well-maintained woman was watching a TV show with a face mask on, while the man, with his legs crossed, was reading a newspaper.

    Spotting Lu Qingyi making her way upstairs with a periphery glance, Lu Yao put down his newspaper, frowning in annoyance.

    Lu Qingyi paused in her steps: "Dad, Mom."

    Her voice was chilly and emotionless.

    "Behave yourself. I¡¯ve arranged for you to attend a school," Lu Yao said, his eyes locked on his daughter with a heavy frown, expressing displeasure.

    In her first year of existence, Lu Qingyi was handed over to her grandmother for upbringing. Had it not been for her grandmother¡¯s dying plea for him to take care of Qingyi, he might have never brought her home.

    Since Lu Qingyi was born, he barely paid attention to her. Initially, he and his wife had planned to send her to an orphanage, but when his mother-in-law expressed her desire to raise her, he left the matter alone.

    "Don¡¯t cause any trouble, if it weren¡¯t for your grandmother, we wouldn¡¯t even bother." The woman removed her face mask, her words delivered in a matter-of-fact tone, as if Lu Qingyi was a stranger with no blood ties to her.

    Her own mother, Yao Meishu, a beautiful woman. Lu Qingyi inherited almost all of her beauty, albeit enhanced.

    Lu Qingyi took one look at the couple and climbed the stairs with her suitcase.

    Despite never being visited by her parents, every Chinese New Year her grandmother would bring her to stay overnight at the Lu Family household, where she had her own room.

    As a child, she never understood why her parents did not like her, only showing affection for her twin brother and sister who were one year younger than her.

    She yearned for parental love in the past, but now, as an adult, she no longer needed it.

    As she lay on the soft bed, Lu Qingyi felt somewhat amused.

    One could say that her name, Qingyi, was given to her by her grandmother, who was a teacher when younger, and was quite cultured, hence the nice name.

    "Sis, you can finally come home now."

    The room door was opened, Lu Jiayue stood with her hands behind her back, speaking in a sweet tone. Her eyes shone with excitement as she looked at Lu Qingyi.

    "Sis, let me treat you to chocolate. This brand is really delicious, many people in our school love it. You probably haven¡¯t tasted it before, right?"

    Lu Jiayue walked in, placed the chocolate on the vanity, and flashed a light smile.

    She seemed to be a gentle, kind-hearted, simple, and adorable.

    Lu Qingyi glanced at the chocolate, the corners of her mouth revealing a faint smirk.

    True, it was indeed a high-end brand, very costly. However, she was sick and tired of chocolates from this brand.

    "Sis, mom said you stopped studying a long time ago, so what are you doing now? It seems like dad wants you to go to our school, just to get a high school diploma."

    Lu Jiayue didn¡¯t care whether Lu Qingyi was paying attention or not, she kept on chattering. Her tone was full of concern, as if she was genuinely concerned for her sister.

    Just getting a diploma?

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s eyes sparkled with curiosity as she found her younger sister amusingly interesting.

    This sister of hers seemed na?ve, and yet her scheming was way too deep.

    Lu Qingyi sat up, propped her chin on her hand, tilted her head and looked at Lu Jiayue with a smile that was not quite a smile: "We... don¡¯t appear to be close."

    Her voice was chilly and emotionless.

    Her sister, she was quite a schemer.

    "But sis, how can we not be close? After all, we share the same parents."

    Lu Jiayue blinked, putting on an innocent look.

    "Lu Jiayue, I know you don¡¯t welcome me. Of course, if it weren¡¯t for grandma¡¯s last wish, I wouldn¡¯t care to come back."

    Lu Qingyi stood up, squinting slightly, approaching Lu Jiayue, her voice quite cold.

    Grandma¡¯s biggest wish was for her to mend her relationship with her parents and return to this family.

    "Sister, what are you saying? How could I not welcome you?"

    Lu Jiayue bit her lower lip with a look of distress, looking pitifully adorable.

    "Quit your temper tantrums."

    Lu Yao walked in with a white envelope in his hand, saw Lu Jiayue looking pitiful, and Lu Qingyi¡¯s mocking smile.

    In his gloomy eyes, there was a rolling rage. After all, Lu Jiayue was his beloved treasure.

    "Yueyue, don¡¯t be upset, your sister grew up in the countryside and doesn¡¯t know our ways. Don¡¯t stoop to her level."

    Lu Yao contained his anger, affectionately ruffled Lu Jiayue¡¯s hair, his words full of tenderness.

    Look, that¡¯s the difference.

    Lu Qingyi chuckled coldly. They, Lu Yao and Yao Meishu, stood by and watched indifferently when it came to her, just like strangers. But when it came to Lu Jiayue and Lu Jiahao, they were like different people, epitomes of loving parents.

    "I¡¯ve handled your school admission, get your ass to school tomorrow."

    Lu Yao slapped the white envelope onto the vanity, stern and disdainful.

    Ultimately, she was his blood-tied daughter. Despite his dislike for Lu Qingyi, he hoped she would have a better future.

    Only education can provide a brighter path.

    "Dad, are you sending sister to First High School? Her grades..."

    Lu Jiayue opened the envelope. The words "First High School Admission Notice" in bold black type were particularly striking.

    She bit her lip, glanced at Lu Qingyi timidly, and hesitated to speak.

    "First High School?" Lu Qingyi raised an eyebrow, casually chewing on those two words.

    "It¡¯s the best high school in the city. I don¡¯t expect you to get into a university. As long as you manage to graduate from high school, that¡¯s enough. I¡¯ll arrange a job for you after your graduation."

    Lu Yao frowned, completely annoyed by Lu Qingyi¡¯s nonchalance.

    If it weren¡¯t for his mother-in-law¡¯s strong recommendation, and the undeniable fact that Lu Qingyi is his biological daughter, he wouldn¡¯t even bother with her.

    Seeing her like this just fills him with irritation.

    "Huh, high school? I thought you¡¯d arrange a university for me."

    Lu Qingyi chuckled. She picked up the admission notice, her eyes filled with mockery.

    Senior High Three (Class Twenty), Lu Qingyi.

    The most useless class in the whole school, huh.

    "You¡¯ve never been to high school and you¡¯re thinking about university?" Lu Yao laughed, looking Lu Qingyi up and down with contemptuous eyes.

    Indeed, his daughter is beautiful, incredibly so. But she did grow up in the countryside and isn¡¯t highly educated.

    His mother-in-law, Yao Huijuan, also said that Lu Qingyi never attended high school.

    "Sister, it¡¯s okay. My grades are pretty good. I can tutor you from high school basics."

    Lu Jiayue stepped forward and tugged Qingyi¡¯s sleeve, showing concern.

    "Tutor me? Are you capable of that?"

    Lu Qingyi gave her a seemingly amused look. To her, high school knowledge is just a piece of cake.

    "Now that you have the admission notice, go to school tomorrow. I have arranged your accommodation."

    Lu Yao frowned, pulled Lu Jiayue, and they walked out.

    Seeing Lu Qingyi left him in a bad mood, so he decided simply to throw Lu Qingyi off to school.

 Chapter 2 - 002 Cold-hearted Mother_1

    Chapter 2: 002 Cold-hearted Mother_1Lu Qingyi¡¯s gaze lingered on the closed door until she briskly walked over and secured the lock.

    She took out the white laptop from her suitcase, perched on the edge of the bed, and her slender fingers danced swiftly over the keys.

    "Why are you locking the door in broad daylight?"

    Someone rapped on the door, a chilly feminine voice penetrating the barrier, devoid of any emotion.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s beautiful eyes narrowed, glancing at the door with disinterest before continuing her typing. The noise at the door was as good as invisible to her.

    "Lu Qingyi, come and open this door."

    The soft knocking became loud pounding. Yao Meishu¡¯s harsh voice bristled with barely concealed fury.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s irritation showed in her bunched eyebrows. She jammed headphones into her ears and cranked the laptop¡¯s music up to a deafening volume.

    Clearly, she had no intention of opening the door.

    In this household, besides her brother Lu Jiayi, everyone else disliked her. She knew that her stepfather, Lu Yao, and Yao Meishu openly despised her, and her younger sister Lu Jiayue simply acted inconspicuously.

    "Lu Qingyi, what¡¯s your problem?"

    Yao Meishu stormed in, armfuls of clothes and a key in her hand.

    She glared at the girl sitting cross-legged on the bed, typing away undisturbed, and her anger soared.

    "What do you want?" Lu Qingyi removed her headphones leisurely, looking up at Yao Meishu with calm eyes.

    "These are your sister¡¯s new clothes, unworn. Put them on for school tomorrow, and don¡¯t embarrass me."

    Yao Meishu harshly threw the clothes on Lu Qingyi¡¯s bed, her gaze roaming over the girl from head to toe.

    Short hair tumbling to her shoulders, lean white t-shirt, jeans, canvas shoes, cold features, and a black earring. Nothing on her suggested the soft and gentle femininity typically found in young girls, instead, she echoed a boyish wildness.

    The Lu family was influential in Jin City, second only to the Ye family. sea??h th§× novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    What a joke it would be if word got out that Lu Qingyi, her daughter from the wealthy Lu Family, wore unlabeled clothes

    "A dress?" Lu Qingyi raised an eyebrow at a pastel pink, sweetly styled dress that Yao Meishu had brought.

    Sweet style?

    Lu Qingyi laughed, realizing that if she were to put on the dress, she¡¯d be the one embarrassing Yao Meishu.

    Wouldn¡¯t it be awkward to wear something that didn¡¯t suit her?

    "What? You¡¯ve never worn one? The dress isn¡¯t cheap, I bet your grandmother would never buy it for you."

    Yao Meishu crossed her arms, looking down on Lu Qingyi with contempt in her eyes.

    She expressed no sign of affection that a mother would typically show her daughter.

    Initially, she wanted to send Lu Qingyi to an orphanage, but her mother insisted on raising her so she reluctantly complied.

    Each month she sent funds only sufficient to support Yao Huijuan, purposely excluding Lu Qingyi¡¯s share.

    "Sometimes, I really doubt if I¡¯m your biological child."

    Lu Qingyi looked straight at Yao Meishu, her eyes calm and composed.

    She wondered what parents could be so cold-hearted to treat their own child like a stranger.

    Ignoring her for years, constantly showing a cold face, and making ironic remarks whenever they met.

    "If you weren¡¯t my flesh and blood, you wouldn¡¯t even be allowed in this house."

    Yao Meishu expressed no guilt, instead, contempt brimmed in her eyes as she flicked her newly styled hair back.

    "Alright, you don¡¯t need to unpack your stuff yet; considering you live at school, you¡¯ll still have to pack again."

    Yao Meishu glanced at Lu Qingyi¡¯s open suitcase, her voice still mellow.

    The suitcase was practically empty, save for a few clothes and toiletries. No sign of any make-up products filled the vacant spaces.

    Lu Qingyi lowered her brows in silence.

    "Lu Qingyi, no one was excited about your birth."

    Yao Meishu walked out, but before she opened the door, she shot one last comment backward.

    No one was excited for her birth?

    Lu Qingyi blinked, her gaze growing slightly bitter.

    Ever since she was five years old, she knew her parents and sister disliked her, and only her brother would sneak her some snacks.

    Fourteen years had passed, and she thought she had become immune to their scorn and cruel words. Yet, somewhere deep down, she felt a hint of discomfort.

    ---

    Looking at the dresses scattered on her bed, Lu Qingyi scoffed heartlessly, tossing all of them into the trash.

    She never forced herself to wear clothes that didn¡¯t suit her.

    If something was out of her grasp, she wouldn¡¯t strive for it either.

    After massaging her temples, Lu Qingyi dialed a number on her phone.

    "What can I do for you, my dear Qingyi?"

    The call was answered quickly; a friendly old voice crackled through the speaker.

    "Principal, I won¡¯t be coming back."

    "What? No, Qingyi, you can¡¯t just not come back. I was looking forward to a game of chess with you."

    The voice on the phone erupted in surprise, mingling with appeasement.

    "I¡¯ll be attending high school, and it¡¯ll probably take half a year."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s gaze darted to an acceptance letter resting on her dressing table and a tiny smile took form on her lips.

    She had never attended a regular high school; her sister was supposedly a high achiever, she wanted to see how impressive Lu Jiayue truly was in person and to treat herself to a mini-vacation as well.

    "Little princess, you must be joking, right? You of all people attending high school? What will the other kids do? Are you planning to nab the top spot in the college entrance exam? Oh goodness, you ought to give others a chance. It¡¯d be absurd if you joined the mix."

    Lun Boyan felt flabbergasted; he rambled on without taking a breath. He knew Lu Qingyi well enough to discern that she rarely joked around. If she voiced something, she meant it and was capable of it.

    "Just think of it as a short break."

    Lu Qingyi stayed silent for a few seconds before uttering these words mildly.

    "What? You¡¯re just going to abandon me like this?"

    Lun Boyan immediately felt slighted and sprung up from his couch.

    "I¡¯m not asking for your permission, just letting you know. Let¡¯s leave it at that, I¡¯m hanging up now."

    Lu Qingyi ended the call swiftly, leaving Lun Boyan no time to react.

    On the other end of the line, Lun Boyan reclined in his chair, grimaced, and threw the phone on the table. He took a moment to massage his greying hair as frustration washed over him.

    He heaved a sigh, unable to make sense of Lu Qingyi. To think she wouldn¡¯t listen to him, the revered principal of Hardrick.

    Lun Boyan was the principal of Hardrick, a prestigious institution and a dream destination for many."

    With world-class teaching resources, Hardrick ensured that most of its graduates had successful futures.

 Chapter 3 - 003 The Purpose of Xu Boyan_1

    Chapter 3: 003 The Purpose of Xu Boyan_1When Lu Qingyi came downstairs, a family of three was already chatting happily at the dining table.

    Lu Jiahao, an athlete, was reportedly out for an artistic exam.

    "Oh, sister, I¡¯m so sorry, I totally forgot you were home."

    Lu Jiayue, who was at the staircase entrance, looked back at Lu Qingyi and apologized slightly.

    Her eyes were mixed with regret.

    "Come and eat." Yao Meishu said coldly without turning her head.

    Lu Yao glanced at Lu Qingyi and was then quietened by Yao Meishu¡¯s cold gaze, then he lowered his head to eat his meal.

    "No need." Lu Qingyi frowned.

    She was heartbroken, but her emotions still felt somewhat stirred.

    The blood tie is an unbreakable bond.

    The night had fallen, and it was slightly chilly.

    The villa area had neither bus nor subway stations, and there were scarce taxis.

    Lu Qingyi stood by the road absentmindedly, staring at the screen of her phone, about to dial a taxi.

    "Beep beep beep" A black Maybach stopped in front of her.

    "Kid, where are you going so late?"

    The car window rolled down, revealing a devilish face.

    Lu Qingyi stopped dialing and looked at the young man in front of her without speaking.

    "Do you need a lift?"

    Lin Yuanhang looked at the girl in front of him, his peach blossom eyes twinkling.

    The girl was really pretty, her demeanor cold and clear.

    Every household in the villa district had its driver, and it was quite unusual to see a person waiting for a taxi late at night, which drew Lin¡¯s attention, making him stop his car.

    "Can you make the call?"

    Unexpectedly, the girl didn¡¯t refuse or agree, but counter-questioned.

    Through the car window, Lu Qingyi could faintly see someone sitting in the back seat.

    Who was the master and who was the servant, was clear at one glance.

    Lin Yuanhang swallowed hard and carefully glanced back at the boss resting in the back seat.

    "Fourth Brother, give me some face."

    Lin Yuanhang¡¯s tone was touched with a hint of caution.

    Bo Yan Xu, ranking fourth in age among the aristocrats, was known as the Fourth Master.

    His aloofness was well-known, and even though they were like brothers, Lin was still somewhat apprehensive.

    "Hmm."

    At some point, Xu Boyan opened his eyes, his deep gaze quietly fell on Lu Qingyi.

    He seemed inscrutable.

    "Jump in, kid." With a smug attitude, Lin Yuanhang threw a flirtatious look at Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi frowned, hesitated for a few seconds and then sat in the passenger seat.

    Her intuition told her that the man in the back seat was no ordinary person and exuded a sense of danger.

    "Kid, where to?" Lin Yuanhang looked at Lu Qingyi strapping on her seat belt and asked.

    This kid is quite tactful; she knows her place and chose the passenger seat.

    "Food City."

    Lu Qingyi replied blandly, her eyes not leaving the phone screen.

    This kid is really hooked on her phone, Lin Yuanhang chuckled to himself.

    In the back seat, Xu Boyan¡¯s gaze fell on Lu Qingyi through the rear-view mirror.

    The girl has a very cute face. Her short hair falling to her earlobes made her look somewhat tomboyish.

    "Fourth Brother, Xu Ji has arranged the accommodations."

    Lin Yuanhang¡¯s ear was plugged with a Bluetooth headset. As soon as he received the message, he reported it to Xu Boyan.

    They had arrived in Jin City overnight, hence the living arrangements were made at the last minute.

    Lu Qingyi turned her gaze from the phone screen to Lin Yuanhang.

    Her eyes flickered, the Bluetooth headset in Lin Yuanhang¡¯s ear seemed somewhat familiar.

    "You guys aren¡¯t locals?" sea??h th§× N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    The questioning tone turned into certainty as the words left Lu Qingyi¡¯s mouth.

    "Right, we¡¯re actually here looking for Doctor L. You know, Doctor L? Oh, you surely wouldn¡¯t know. Let¡¯s pretend I didn¡¯t say anything."

    Lin Yuanhang, a real chatterbox, regarded Lu Qingyi merely as an ordinary young girl so he couldn¡¯t help but let his words loose.

    Doctor L?

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s eyes moved and a meaningful smile played at her lips.

    "Why are you looking for Doctor L?" She pretended to ask casually.

    "Kid, if you work hard and get admitted to the medical school you¡¯ll know."

    Xu Boyan suddenly spoke, his voice was deep and magnetic, exerting an inexplicably oppressive aura.

    Doctor L is a divine figure in the medical world. She holds the key to the entire field.

    She has several research projects in her hands, which will bring about breakthrough developments once they are rolled out.

    Various forces are trying to track down Doctor L¡¯s location secretly, trying to claim her research projects for their own.

    Regrettably, Doctor L has been missing for quite a while. However, there have been recent sightings of her in Jin City.

    "Thank you." As she arrived at Food City, Lu Qingyi got out of the car and took out a red banknote from her pocket and threw it on the passenger seat.

    "You really took me as a driver?"

    Lin Yuanhang watched Lu Qingyi walk away and his gaze fell on the red banknote.

    "Expensive driver you got there." Xu Boyan looked at Lu Qingyi¡¯s retreating figure with interest and chuckled.

    An interesting girl.

    "Ah? Fourth Brother, stop laughing, I can¡¯t take it."

    Through the rearview mirror, Lin Yuanhang saw the hint of a smile on Xu Boyan¡¯s lips and blinked in disbelief.

    Knowing Xu Boyan for being aloof and reserved, smiles were hardly ever seen.

    "I¡¯m sorry, I¡¯m not gay."

    Xu Boyan chuckled slightly, looking at Lin Yuanhang disdainfully.

    Although Xu Boyan tended to be aloof and reserved, in front of people he is familiar with, he showed a different side.

    Reserved.

    Sarcastic.

    "By the way, Fourth Brother, do you have a target yet?"

    Lin Yuanhang quickly changed the topic; he was somewhat timorous and afraid of being mocked by Xu Boyan.

    Aloof and reserved?

    Nonsense, that¡¯s only for those who are unfamiliar or those Xu Boyan disdains to interact with.

    To the ring of brothers who had grown up together, Xu Boyan could poke fun at them any minute.

    "Over 25 years old, mature, decisive."

    Xu Boyan massaged his temples and replied in a deep voice.

    Doctor L is extremely elusive: he only managed to take one photo of her from a distance.

    Her long hair reached her waist, and she was wearing a red long skirt in traditional style.

    She seemed like a mature woman of about 25; her decisiveness was evident from her style of doing things.

    Other than that, he had no other information.

    There must be a formidable hacker behind Doctor L.

    "So young!" Lin Yuanhang exclaimed.

    Many people thought Doctor L would be an old hag over the age of fifty. Who would have known Doctor L was not only a woman but also a young one?

    Xu Boyan¡¯s intelligence unit was world-class, and the information they acquired would definitely be accurate.

    Xu Boyan closed his eyes; even if the things in Doctor L¡¯s hands had to be destroyed, they cannot fall into the hands of those from D country.

    Those from D country were all lunatics. If the virus in Doctor L¡¯s hands were to fall into their hands, it would disrupt the entire world and blow the winds of war.

 Chapter 4: Decadent Class 004_1

    Chapter 4: Decadent Class 004_1The next day, Lu Qingyi packed up and went to school with Lu Jiayue, holding her white admission letter in her hand, a small smile playing at the corner of her mouth.

    "Sister, remember not to get into trouble, study well, and not let down father."

    After getting down from the car, Lu Qingyi conveyed her concerns, appearing to be the very image of a good little sister.

    "Are you free?" Lu Jiayue raised an eyebrow, letting out a cold laugh.

    She hadn¡¯t stopped chattering since they got in the car, and even after getting off, she kept talking on and on.

    Such insincerity.

    "Sister, do you want me to accompany you to register? I know the school better than you, it won¡¯t be good if you get lost."

    Lu Jiayue seemed unbothered by Lu Qingyi¡¯s coldness, continuing with her incessant chatter.

    Lu Qingyi arched her brow, pulling her suitcase, and walked off.

    "Ah, Sister." Lu Jiayue stood there, a hurt look on her face.

    She stared at Lu Qingyi¡¯s retreating figure, a mocking smile curling at the corner of her mouth.

    Ha, what a rural hick, what¡¯s there to be arrogant about?

    If it weren¡¯t for their blood relation, she wouldn¡¯t even bother with her.

    "You¡¯re Lu Qingyi, correct?" The headmaster looked at her admission letter through his bifocal glasses.

    "You should know, if it weren¡¯t for your father, you wouldn¡¯t have the qualifications to be admitted."

    The headmaster sized up the girl standing in front of him. She was indeed quite pretty.

    Going to high school was not compulsory, and wasn¡¯t as simple as just wanting to attend.

    Even if so, you would still have to start from the first year, but because Lu Yao was an investor and Lu Jiayue¡¯s performance was excellent, he extended a favor to Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi smiled but didn¡¯t say anything.

    Oh, she didn¡¯t have the qualifications for admission?

    It was indeed this high school that didn¡¯t have the qualifications to take her as a student.

    "Study well and go to class. Your luggage will be taken to your dormitory by the housekeeper, your dorm room is 202."

    The headmaster was a kind old man; he didn¡¯t look down on Lu Qingyi.

    The school was primarily for day students. There were very few students living in dorms, and the housekeeper would take their luggage to their rooms on registration day. The students would go back to tidy things up after class.

    "Teacher Yang, this is Lu Qingyi, I¡¯ve assigned her to your class."

    The door to the principal¡¯s office was pushed open, and a young woman with glasses appeared.

    "Oh." Yang Liu nodded nonchalantly, her gaze falling on Lu Qingyi, indifferent.

    The girl was very beautiful, pleasant to look at. But Yang Liu knew that any student assigned to their class would likely not perform well academically.

    "Lu Qingyi, right? I hope you can study well in Class 20."

    Yang Liu earnestly said, looking at the girl.

    Although Class 20 consisted of a group of children who didn¡¯t like to study, they were, nonetheless, a bunch of cute kids.

    Lu Qingyi nodded but didn¡¯t speak.

    "Everyone, please welcome the new classmate."

    Pushing open the door of Senior Three Class 20, Yang Liu adjusted her glasses and spoke.

    The students in Class 20 didn¡¯t possess the sense of urgency one would expect with final exams approaching; no one was eager to study.

    There was the one sleeping, the one talking, the ones laughing and playing, the ones reading extracurricular books...

    All sorts of things were occurring.

    Lu Qingyi furrowed her brow; was Class 20 this bad?

    "Wow, a beauty."

    The noise level in the classroom increased rather than decreased. Someone in the crowd whistled with a clear provocative intent.

    "Little sister, want to add me on WeChat?" The boys began to snicker.

    "Little sister, come sit with me."

    "Little sister, look at me."

    "Hmm, so what if she¡¯s pretty? What¡¯s so great about that?"

    Of course, there were also some discordant voices.

    "Quiet."

    Yang Liu clapped her hands, a hint of annoyance on her face.

    The noise in the class gradually diminished, and then quiet was restored.

    "Lu Qingyi, introduce yourself and then find a seat."

    Yang Liu was a laid-back teacher and found few empty seats in Class 20.

    "Lu Qingyi."

    Her face was impassive, and after stating her name, she walked over to the last row by the window and sat down.

    She liked sitting by the window.

    "The final exams are near, aren¡¯t you even going to try for yourselves? You are all smart kids, please don¡¯t waste your time, okay?"

    Yang Liu started her lesson, but then the noise began again. Annoyed, she threw down her chalk, her face full of disappointment.

    All Class 20 students were good in every other aspect, except they didn¡¯t love to study. She was as tolerant as she could be, but everyone had a breaking point.

    "Teacher, it¡¯s not that we don¡¯t want to learn, it¡¯s that we don¡¯t know how to learn."

    Someone raised their hand weakly, their voice barely above a whisper.

    Before Yang Liu arrived, their homeroom teacher was someone else, and every day had been filled with the echoes of negative remarks.

    The previous homeroom teacher looked down on them.

    "You¡¯re all useless and good-for-nothing, teaching your class is my unluckiest life... You can¡¯t even hold a candle to Class One."

    Those humiliating words constantly slipped from his lips.

    Students in their puberty are usually strong in self-esteem, and rebellious. Over time, their motivation was crushed.

    Yang Liu came in the second semester of the second year, and they all liked this teacher.

    They thought about studying, but they were too far behind in their work, not knowing where to start.

    "As long as you want, I can help you catch up from first grade."

    Yang Liu let out a small sigh.

    The students all lowered their heads, not saying anything.

    Lu Qingyi was observing this class with interest.

    A united and loving group indeed.

    But their performance was really poor. S§×ar?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "What¡¯s your relation with Lu Jiayue?"

    Lu Qingyi rested her chin on her hand, pondering. Suddenly, a girl in front of her turned around curiously and asked.

    She had seen Lu Qingyi and Lu Jiayue chatting at the school gate, and figured they must know each other well.

    Lu Jiayue was recognized as a school goddess, beautiful, performed well academically, achieved grade 10 in piano... she had a multitude of talents...

    "If I could, I¡¯d hope that there was no relation."

    Lu Qingyi casually pulled out a good-looking novel and started reading earnestly.

    Bai Lianhua, huh.

    "My gosh, I love your personality."

    Jiang Yumeng suddenly covered her mouth, her expressions a bit exaggerated.

    It¡¯s not clear how she could tell so much about Lu Qingyi¡¯s personality.

    "My name is Jiang Yumeng, I¡¯ll tell you a secret, I actually don¡¯t like Lu Jiayue, I think she¡¯s too fake."

    Jiang Yumeng leaned in closer to Lu Qingyi, whispering cautiously.

    Indeed, Lu Jiayue was outstanding, and she acknowledged it.

    But just because Lu Jiayue was excellent didn¡¯t mean she liked her.

    She always felt that Lu Jiayue was fake, but she couldn¡¯t really pin down why.

    Lu Qingyi gave Jiang Yumeng a meaningful look, her mood improving.

    She looked at Jiang Yumeng, a soft smile playing on her lips.

    This girl, she has good judgment.

 Chapter 5 - 005Lu Jiayue Playing the Demon_1

    Chapter 5: 005Lu Jiayue Playing the Demon_1"Short- legs, what are you blabbing about? If you¡¯re envious of others, just say so."

    A boy sitting at the same table as Jiang Yumeng stretched out and kicked her leg lightly, with a brusque tone.

    "Pft, she¡¯s your goddess, not mine. Your liking for her doesn¡¯t hinder the fact that I don¡¯t like her."

    Jiang Yumeng instantly became like an angry lion, baring her claws and teeth.

    "You girls are so petty, can¡¯t you see Lu Jiayue is so excellent, are you blind? I think you¡¯re just jealous because she¡¯s better than you in every aspect." S§×arch* The Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Xun Hanyu instantly felt displeased.

    Lu Jiayue is a universally acknowledged goddess, the moonlight in the hearts of most boys in school.

    "Look, a girl more beautiful than Lu Jiayue is sitting behind me."

    Jiang Yumeng refuted unwillingly, then turned her head to look at Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi is very beautiful, her looks outshine Lu Jiayue by a wide margin.

    "So what if she¡¯s beautiful? She¡¯s still ended up in class 20."

    Xun Hanyu chuckled lightly.

    His admiration for Lu Jiayue was not for her beauty, but mainly for her diverse talents.

    Talented girls are always especially welcomed.

    Lu Qingyi looked at the two quarreling people with a headache, and frowned.

    She prefers tranquility and dislikes noise.

    "Lu Qingyi, someone¡¯s looking for you."

    The class time passed quickly. As soon as class ended, the entrance of Class 20 became noisy and bustling.

    Lu Jiayue, who had never appeared at the entrance of Class 20, miraculously showed up today.

    Her pitch-black hair scattered around her waist, she wore a white gauze maxi dress, with a faint smile on her face.

    Pure and adorable.

    "Hi everyone, I¡¯m here to look for my sister. Please take good care of her in the future."

    Lu Qingyi walked out impatiently, only to hear Jiayue¡¯s playful yet cute remark.

    Her voice sounded sweet, as she playfully blinked her eyes.

    "My god, the goddess smiled at me."

    "Pft, she was clearly smiling at me."

    "So gentle and adorable, I¡¯m in love."

    "I¡¯ve never been this close to the goddess."

    "Her smile has me enchanted."

    The students of Class 20 openly started chatting.

    Jiayue maintained her sweet smile from start to finish.

    Lu Qingyi felt a bit vexed.

    "Sister, you came out?"

    Seeing Lu Qingyi, Jiayue revealed a big smile and affectionately tried to hold Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand.

    Lu Qingyi subtly moved away.

    "Sister, how do you feel in the class? Is there anything uncomfortable? Does it feel strange to you?"

    Jiayue chattered on as if she felt no awkwardness at all.

    "You have plenty of free time?" Lu Qingyi yawned.

    "Ah? Sister, it¡¯s okay, I know you haven¡¯t gone through high school, and having to directly attend the last year must have caused a lot of unaccustomedness. But it¡¯s okay. If you have any problems or misunderstandings, you can find me, I¡¯m in Class 1 upstairs."

    Jiayue¡¯s voice was full of concern, making her seem like the perfect sister.

    She hasn¡¯t attended high school?

    Directly attending the last year?

    The group of people in Class 20 were dumbfounded, and their astonished eyes fell on Lu Qingyi.

    Despite their not-so-good performance and lack of interest in studying, they have always studied from first year to final year of high school.

    No one had ever heard of someone skipping directly to the last year without having attended high school before.

    It would have been acceptable for a once-in-a-lifetime genius, but Lu Qingyi was admitted to a class known for its poor performance at the school.

    "My god, I hope there¡¯s nothing wrong with my ears?"

    "No way, attending the last year of high school without having attended high school?"

    "I think I know something."

    The people in Class 20 started talking again. They now looked at Lu Qingyi with a trace of scorn and curiosity.

    Lu Qingyi raised her eyebrows, her sister was really something. It seemed like she was expressing concern but in fact, she was revealing her background to the class.

    Heh.

    "Sister, you must study hard, even a high school diploma is better than going out to work now."

    Without Lu Qingyi replying, Jiayue continued chattering.

    Going out to work now?

    Oh boy.

    The people of Class 20 seemed to know the truth.

    Did Lu Qingyi drop out of junior high to go to work, and now been arranged by her family to go to high school to get a diploma?

    "I can¡¯t believe it."

    "Jiayue is such a great student, and Jiahao¡¯s performance is not bad either. I can¡¯t believe their sister is like this."

    "Looks like Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t inherit the smart genes."

    "Feeling happy, huh?"

    Lu Qingyi never cared about the opinions of others. Sometimes, being accustomed to something came naturally.

    She leaned close to Jiayue and whispered in her ear.

    Childish.

    "It¡¯s almost time for class. I have to go back to my classroom. Sister, if you have any problems, remember to come to me, I¡¯m in Class 1."

    Seeing that it was almost time for class, Jiayue reluctantly left after emphasizing her class.

    Class 1, class 20, the difference between the two is like heaven and earth.

    Show off, huh?

    A sudden laugh escaped Lu Qingyi¡¯s lips.

    As Jiayue turned to leave, the sweet smile on her face quickly faded, replaced by a smirk.

    Lu Qingyi, I won¡¯t let you have an easy time at school.

    Since she can remember, she had been the only daughter in the Lu family. Lu Qingyi was nothing more than a "poor relative" who stayed at the Lu Mansion once a year.

    Their mother was always indifferent to Lu Qingyi, almost ignoring her existence. Although there had been concern in their father¡¯s eyes, it was scarce.

    Their parents¡¯ dislike for Lu Qingyi led her to dislike Lu Qingyi as well.

    Especially Qingyi¡¯s face which was more beautiful than hers, and her cold demeanor.

    Sometimes, she really wanted to tear apart Lu Qingyi¡¯s face.

    "Lu Qingyi, are your grades really that bad?"

    "Lu Qingyi, what¡¯s it like to work outside?"

    "Lu Qingyi, it must be hard to get by in society, right?"

    "Eh, what kind of jobs have you done?"

    "Wait, even if you stopped attending school, you as a rich miss wouldn¡¯t have to go out to work, would you?"

    Lu Qingyi walked back to her seat nonchalantly. The classroom was buzzing with endless questions.

    There were kind ones, scornful ones, sympathetic ones, curious ones...

    So noisy, headache-inducing.

    Lu Qingyi pressed her temples in frustration: "Shut up."

    The noisy classroom instantly quieted down.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s voice was cold and crisp, exuding a sense of oppression, as if a naughty child had encountered a strict teacher.

    Looking at each other in the silent classroom, the students were clueless; why did they quiet down?

    Why did they listen to what Lu Qingyi said?

    Why were they so obedient?

    "Did anyone else feel like they were caught by the teacher in charge just now?"

    A boy timidly opened his mouth, his tone uncertain.

    They might not be afraid of subject teachers or class teachers, but they were still quite afraid of the teacher in charge.

 Chapter 6 - 006 Meets Xu Boyan Again_1

    Chapter 6: 006 Meets Xu Boyan Again_1"I have the same feeling."

    "Is our aura too weak?" S~ea??h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "Yeah, I almost thought the dean came for a routine check."

    "I got so scared."

    When one person started to speak, a second one would follow.

    "So, Qingyi, you really didn¡¯t attend high school?"

    Jiang Yumeng blinks her eyes, asking incredulously.

    She had a good first impression of Lu Qingyi and wanted to befriend her, so she asked rather casually.

    "No."

    Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t get upset, instead she replied candidly.

    Indeed, she didn¡¯t attend high school, she went straight to college.

    "Really? Did you start working right after middle school then?"

    Jiang Yumeng asked in surprise with no ill intention, purely out of curiosity.

    The Lu Group is the second largest corporation in Jin City, synonymous with immense wealth.

    As the heiress of the Lu Group, even if Lu Qingyi failed to get into high school, she could have just bought one to attend. The idea of her working was completely implausible.

    "I indeed didn¡¯t go to high school, and I didn¡¯t start working after middle school either."

    The girl sitting in front was pretty cute, and her personality was fine, Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t find her annoying.

    "Then what did you do after graduating from middle school?" Jiang Yumeng blinked her eyes curiously, looking at Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi smirked slightly, "I took the college entrance exam directly and was admitted to college unconditionally."

    Her eyes harbored a playful smile.

    "Humph, it¡¯s fine, even if you didn¡¯t go to school, I wouldn¡¯t look down on you."

    Jiang Yumeng didn¡¯t take Lu Qingyi¡¯s words seriously. She thought Lu Qingyi was joking and quickly waved her hand saying this.

    "Hey, what, no way? You and Jiayue are sisters, can your genes be that bad?"

    Xun Hanyu tilted his chin, his doubtful gaze lingering on Lu Qingyi.

    When Xun Hanyu talked about the bad genes, he naturally meant intelligence. After all, Lu Qingyi¡¯s appearance was even more splendid than Lu Jiayue¡¯s.

    Lu Qingyi did not respond, she lowered her head and continued to read her book fervently.

    "What business is it of yours?"

    Jiang Yumeng glared at Xun Hanyu fiercely.

    "You and your short legs, I didn¡¯t even talk to you."

    Xun Hanyu dismissively looked at Jiang Yumeng¡¯s legs.

    Tsk tsk, they really were short.

    "You¡¯re the one with short legs, your whole family is."

    Jiang Yumeng became instantly angered.

    It was too noisy.

    Annoyed, Lu Qingyi stuffed the her book into the drawer and walked out of the classroom.

    "Hey, class is starting."

    Jiang Yumeng watched in confusion as Lu Qingyi left, reminding her absentmindedly.

    As soon as Lu Qingyi had left the classroom, the bell rang for class.

    She frowned slightly but hesitated not and left.

    So annoying.

    It seemed like coming to this school was a wrong choice. The students were just too noisy.

    "Kid, we meet again."

    Under the old camphor tree next to the snack shop, a man stood leaning. He was holding an unlit cigarette in his hand.

    The man from the back seat of the Maybach.

    "Have you considered the medical college I mentioned?"

    Xu Boyan hooked up the corner of his mouth, casually flipping the cigarette to behind his ear.

    The nonchalant words slipped from his thin lips.

    His profound dark eyes rested quietly on Lu Qingyi.

    "Not that tempting." Lu Qingyi raised an eyebrow, tilting her head to speak.

    She wanted to know, if she went to the medical school, would those professors teach her, or would she have to teach those professors?

    Coming to this school was arranged by Lu Yao, she was just fulfilling her grandmother¡¯s last wish.

    To get along well with her parents.

    Otherwise, she wouldn¡¯t come to this school. The extra time would be better spent resting at home, planting flowers and weeding.

    "Aren¡¯t you going to class?" The bell had rung and stopped, but the girl in front of him didn¡¯t seem anxious at all.

    The playground was empty, except for the teachers holding textbooks walking to class. There was no student in sight.

    Obviously, there were no physical education classes this period.

    "Don¡¯t feel like it." Lu Qingyi went to the snack shop to buy a piece of candy, tore open the wrapper, and tossed it into her mouth.

    She was completely indifferent.

    Ah, classes are boring.

    "Kid, what¡¯s your name?"

    Xu Boyan laughed gently.

    This kid was quite interesting, but he still didn¡¯t know her name.

    "Lu Qingyi."

    "Taken from ¡¯Wei Feng. Cutting Tan¡¯ ¡¯The river water is clear and the ripples¡¯?"

    Qingyi Qingyi, a pretty nice name.

    "Hmm, my grandmother named me."

    Thinking of her grandmother, Lu Qingyi¡¯s eyes filled with warmth.

    Her grandmother was the only gentle person in her world.

    "Xu Boyan, nice to meet you, kid."

    Xu Boyan smiled, extending his right hand towards Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi bowed her head to look at the slender hand with distinct knuckles, she raised her hand and lightly touched his.

    It was a beautiful hand, Lu Qingyi thought.

    The warmth from his fingertips hadn¡¯t faded yet, Lu Qingyi¡¯s heart trembled slightly.

    "Are you here looking for Doctor L?"

    She raised her eyes to look up at Xu Boyan.

    He was very tall, probably over 1.8 meters?

    In front of him, she who was 1.7 meters tall seemed particularly petite.

    "Do you think Doctor L is like your dean, easy to find if you want to?"

    Xu Boyan laughed softly.

    Doctor L emerged three years ago, all factions wanted to win her over, but no one could find her.

    Despite this being their second meeting, Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t find it repulsive to be with this man.

    "What do you want with Doctor L?"

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s eyes sparkled, she feigned curiosity and asked.

    Of course, she knew that no one had found Doctor L till this day.

    And, no one knew better than her.

    "She holds medical research that controls destiny. D Country is getting restless. If that falls into the hands of the people from D Country, the world as we know it will change."

    Xu Boyan patiently explained it to her.

    Medical research that controls destiny?

    Lu Qingyi slightly hooked the corner of her mouth, this is truly interesting.

    "Kid, you are still young, it¡¯s okay if you don¡¯t understand."

    Xu Boyan reached out and ruffled Lu Qingyi¡¯s hair.

    Her hair was soft, it felt good to the touch.

    On Lu Qingyi¡¯s face, she seemed younger, her apparent age was smaller than her actual age.

    Some people mistook the 19-year-old her for 16.

    All of a sudden there was heat on her head, Lu Qingyi was taken aback: "Are you very old?"

    He kept calling her kid, as if that made her very small.

    "Twenty-three."

    The thin lips parted.

    The kid looked to be around sixteen, so in her age group, he should be considered old at twenty-three.

    The difference between minors and adults.

    "I¡¯m already nineteen."

    Four years older, a slightly wider generation gap.

    "So the kid has already grown up."

    Xu Boyan chuckled softly, his gaze swept over Lu Qingyi.

    Grown up, he really hadn¡¯t noticed that.

    The kid looked quite small.

    "Brother Four, Brother Four."

    The voice arrived before the person, this was exactly the case for Lin Yuanhang.

    Chatty and noisy.

 Chapter 7 - 007 Simple Question_1

    Chapter 7: 007 Simple Question_1"Oh, you¡¯re here too, kiddo."

    Lin Yuanhang was slightly surprised when he saw Lu Qingyi while holding a stack of documents.

    "I¡¯m a transfer student."

    Lu Qingyi nodded slightly.

    Xu Boyan furrowed his brows, "Did you find it?"

    "Fourth Brother, all the information is here."

    Lin Yuanhang presented the information to Xu Boyan as if offering a treasure.

    Doctor L had been seen near Jin City Middle School.

    Xu Boyan browsed the documents in his hand with a frown.

    Perhaps, Doctor L was once a student of Jin City Middle School.

    Lu Qingyi watched the two of them with a faint expression, finding it amusing.

    Ah, Doctor L.

    "Are you in your junior or senior year, kiddo?"

    While Xu Boyan examined the documents, Lin Yuanhang shifted his attention to Lu Qingyi.

    This girl was quite different, at least in the view of his Fourth Brother.

    His Fourth Brother was notoriously dispassionate towards women, rarely conversing with them at close range.

    Lu Qingyi couldn¡¯t help raising her hand to touch her cheek, "Senior Year."

    Did she really not look like an adult?

    She was already nineteen.

    Lin Yuanhang was startled, "Your grades must be particularly good, right?"

    "How so?"

    Lu Qingyi raised her brows in confusion.

    "You¡¯ve jumped a grade to senior year, how could you do that without good grades?"

    Lin Yuanhang said this as though it were a matter of fact.

    Lu Qingyi: "..."

    She didn¡¯t know what to say.

    "The kiddo is already an adult."

    Xu Boyan casually voiced out a few words without lifting his head.

    Lin Yuanhang was such a blockhead.

    Who always had a one-track mind.

    His mom named him Yuanhang, hoping that he would be smart and go far in life.

    Who would have known that he, instead, was dense as a rock.

    Lin Yuanhang: "..."

    An adult?

    Why does she look so young?

    Xu Boyan closed the documents in his hand and started massaging his brows, "None of them fit the criteria."

    About twenty-five years old, long-haired, fond of wearing antique clothing.

    "Kiddo, aren¡¯t you going to attend classes?"

    His gaze landed on the girl in the corner, who was eating a lollipop.

    Lu Qingyi shrugged her shoulders, "Oh, I don¡¯t feel like going."

    The classroom was too noisy, she was annoyed.

    "Aren¡¯t you afraid of being punished?"

    Quite an interesting kiddo.

    "Expelled? I wouldn¡¯t mind."

    Lu Qingyi shrugged her shoulders once more, giving off an indifferent vibe.

    However, if Lu Yao wants, she could stay at this school until her senior year graduation.

    Being the leading investor, one still has some say in matters.

    "Want some candy?"

    Xu Boyan took out a few colorful candies from his pocket, holding them in his palms and spreading in front of Lu Qingyi.

    The candies were colorful, the wrappers fluorescent, reflecting glaring light in the sun.

    Very beautiful.

    Without any hesitation, Lu Qingyi took one: "Thank you."

    Lin Yuanhang: "..."

    Damn, that¡¯s candies from Mrs. Xu.

    Xu Boyan had actually given them to Lu Qingyi.

    Mrs. Xu always dreamt of her son bringing home a girlfriend.

    Knowing that Xu Boyan was cold and reserved, and afraid that he didn¡¯t know how to please a girl, she always was in the habit of stuffing his pockets with candies.

    In her words: "When you meet a girl you like, and can¡¯t express your feelings, just give her candy. Girls are simple creatures, they would be pleased with a piece of candy."

    After yawning, Lu Qingyi remarked, "I should go back to class now."

    A little sleepy. She had stayed up late reading novels last night.

    Despite being noisy, the classroom was still a decent place, perfect for sleeping.

    "Are you Lu Qingyi, the transfer student?"

    On the podium in the 20th-grade classroom, a fairly older male teacher was providing an animated explanation of exercises.

    Despite the classroom¡¯s overt sleepiness under the podium, no one uttered a word.

    The maths teacher adjusted his glasses, his sharp gaze landing on Lu Qingyi at the door.

    She was too audacious.

    Daring to skip class. sea??h th§× N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Lu Qingyi simply hummed in agreement.

    "Solve this problem. If you can¡¯t, stand outside. After class, go to my office and write a self-criticism."

    The math teacher blustered.

    "I recognize all the characters in this question, but the moment I¡¯m asked to solve it, I become a stranger to it."

    "It¡¯s too tough."

    "I don¡¯t even know how to solve a simple quadratic equation."

    "Lu Qingyi is pretty bold, huh? Daring to spring Teacher Hu¡¯s class."

    The math teacher goes by the name Hu Feng and is one of the most recognized strict teachers in the school.

    You can choose to not attend his class, to not learn from class, but you are never allowed to interrupt, hinder others from learning.

    The premise is, you must meet his standards in the exams.

    Lu Qingyi raised an eyebrow, "If I solve it, can I go in?"

    Her gaze swept across the question on the blackboard.

    A function.

    Hu Feng¡¯s eyes bulged, "Yes. If you can solve it, you can be exempt from my Math class."

    He was fully aware of the academic level of the 20th grade.

    Clueless about mathematics.

    "Alright."

    Lu Qingyi corner lips curved upwards, casually walking into the classroom and fetching a piece of chalk from the chalk box.

    Without any hesitation, she started writing and drawing on the blackboard.

    She moved quickly as though she didn¡¯t need to think at all.

    Two minutes later, Lu Qingyi tossed the chalk, dusted the residue off her hands, and returned to her seat without even sparing a glance at Hu Feng.

    "Holy shit, did she solve it?"

    "Is it correct or not?"

    "Did she just scribble or did she really solve it?"

    Forgive them for not understanding, they were all exchanging confused glances.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s handwriting was beautiful, lively, and dynamic, giving people an elegant and pleasing feeling.

    Hu Feng was stunned looking at the blackboard, then couldn¡¯t believe what he saw when he looked over at Lu Qingyi.

    She had indeed solved it, the solution was perfect, far more concise than his own.

    There¡¯s someone like this in 20th grade?

    If it were grade one, he would feel gratified if someone solved this problem.

    The problem was actually quite simple.

    But it¡¯s not the same in 20th-grade, he was incredibly shocked.

    Hu Feng cleared his throat: "Lu Qingyi."

    "Didn¡¯t you say that if I solve it, I can be exempt from Math class? I don¡¯t feel like participating now, I want to sleep."

    The moment she sat down, Lu Qingyi was called out by Hu Feng. She raised her head, a hint of displeasure in her eyes.

    "Teacher, I just want to ask you one question, are you best in mathematics?"

    The students who joined the 20th-grade would not have particularly good grades, the only explanation is that Lu Qingyi was seriously partial to certain subjects.

    Lu Qingyi frowned: "No, just so-so."

    She was better in biology.

    "Qingyi, you¡¯re really good at math," Jiang Yumeng looked at Lu Qingyi with a face full of envy.

    During Teacher Hu¡¯s class, no one in the 20th grade was able to completely solve the math problems he wrote on the blackboard.

    "It¡¯s just a function problem," Lu Qingyi shrugged, speaking in a nonchalant tone.

    High school knowledge, in her eyes, seemed to be as simple as multiplications within ten.

    Just a function problem?

    Well, it seemed like Lu Qingyi was indeed an expert, things that they couldn¡¯t understand, in Lu Qingyi¡¯s eyes, were considered simple.

 Chapter 8 - 008 Six hundred percent is enough _1

    Chapter 8: 008 Six hundred percent is enough _1"Is the score of Class Twenty really bad?"

    Many students looked at Lu Qingyi with envy.

    Lu Qingyi frowned, looking at Jiang Yumeng and asked.

    Is it true that Class Twenty doesn¡¯t have any good scores?

    "The total score is 750, our class¡¯s highest score is just over three hundred, not even enough to make it to a second-tier college."

    Jiang Yumeng said with a faint sigh.

    Apart from Class Twenty, more or less each class has a few students with excellent scores.

    "Do you want to go to college?"

    She quite liked this girl, Jiang Yumeng.

    "I have attended quite a few tuition classes, but not a single subject seems to favor me."

    Jiang Yumeng said with a helpless look on her face.

    Alas, she had the dream of going to college, but not the fate to do so.

    "I can teach you."

    Lu Qingyi was tapping on the desk inconsistently with her hands.

    As she spoke, she took out a beautifully covered notebook from the drawer.

    Jiang Yumeng curiously looked at the notebook: "What is this?"

    "It¡¯s study material for college entrance exams."

    "If you understand the content in it, making the grade for a second-tier college won¡¯t be a problem."

    "All the knowledge points and calculation steps are clearly marked. Anybody smart enough can learn a lot."

    The notebook was her own compilation, created when she was living in a rural area, for the neighboring little sister.

    That girl, after the college entrance examination, returned the notebook to her.

    She didn¡¯t throw it away, but kept it all along.

    Jiang Yumeng looked at Lu Qingyi in shock.

    Didn¡¯t Lu Jiayue say that Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t attend high school? Didn¡¯t she say that Lu Qingyi¡¯s grades were bad?

    So what¡¯s the deal with these study materials?

    "Oh my gosh, I actually understand it." Jiang Yumeng flipped open the notebook and saw a math problem.

    A function.

    It was similar to the type of problem that Mr. Hu had written on the blackboard.

    The once perplexed girl now seemed to suddenly understand.

    She suddenly felt that mathematics seemed quite simple.

    "Let me see it."

    Xun Hanyu said with some curiosity.

    His view of Lu Qingyi seemed to have another layer added.

    "Sister Qing, can I?" Jiang Yumeng looked at Lu Qingyi with admiration as if looking at an idol.

    Her address for her changed from Qingyi to Sister Qing.

    She had once said that whoever could make her understand mathematics, she would address as her sister.

    This ¡¯Sister Qing¡¯ she called out, seemed quite natural.

    Lu Qingyi lied down to sleep, without even lifting her eyelids once: "It¡¯s yours."

    Jiang Yumeng repeatedly thanked her, and excitedly started reading it with Xun Hanyu.

    "Oh my God, is it really this simple?"

    "Can it be calculated like this?"

    "I feel like I see my mathematics reaching its peak."

    "I think I understand it all."

    "I suddenly feel like my future is bright."

    The two of them kept exclaiming as they read.

    All the key points and difficult parts were clearly marked in Lu Qingyi¡¯s notebook.

    "Sister Qing, here¡¯s some milk tea."

    When Lu Qingyi woke up from her nap, there was a cup of milk tea in front of her, and Xun Hanyu¡¯s particularly grovelling voice appeared above her head.

    He willingly addressed her as Sister Qing.

    Lu Qingyi frowned, finding it pretty baffling.

    Although Xun Hanyu had never said anything bad about her, his attitude was obvious, he didn¡¯t like her much.

    Now, she just took a nap, and Xun Hanyu¡¯s attitude has changed so quickly?

    "Sister Qing, whatever you want to eat in the future, just let me know, I¡¯ll treat you."

    Xun Hanyu patted his chest and made a guarantee.

    A man¡¯s mind is that simple, if they want to be on good terms with someone, they treat them to a meal.

    "However, can you help me more with my studies?"

    As he spoke, he scratched the back of his head in embarrassment.

    He had always had a dream of studying, but his brain didn¡¯t function well with studies.

    "You want to study?"

    Lu Qingyi giggled.

    She had always thought that nobody in Class Twenty would want to study. She never expected that someone would ask her to guide them.

    "Yes, I really do." Xun Hanyu nodded emphatically.

    "But my grades aren¡¯t good either."

    "It¡¯s okay as long as it¡¯s better than mine."

    Xun Hanyu quickly waved his hand and said.

    The handwriting in the notebook and the handwriting on the blackboard were exactly the same.

    If you could make such neat notes, your grade would not be too bad.

    He always felt that Lu Qingyi was a hidden genius.

    Jiang Yumeng blinked and said, "Sister Qing, it¡¯s the monthly test tomorrow."

    "Can I sleep?"

    Monthly test, huh? She had never experienced that before.

    Jiang Yumeng: "..."

    Xun Hanyu: "..."

    Isn¡¯t the monthly test the time to cram studies?

    Is it the time to discuss whether it¡¯s possible to sleep or not?

    "What are Lu Jiayue¡¯s normal grades?"

    Lu Qingyi tapped on the desk with a smile on her lips.

    Xun Hanyu: "She¡¯s consistently in the top five in our grade, her score fluctuates around 700."

    She is pretty skillful then.

    Jiang Yumeng added, "She¡¯s the best female student in science."

    In high school, guys tend to have better analytical abilities than girls. This leads to a prevalence of girls studying humanities and guys studying science.

    As the best female science student in the school, Lu Jiayue is adored by many guys.

    "Sister Qing, how many points do you plan to score?"

    Xun Hanyu asked.

    Actually, what he wanted to ask was how many points she could score.

    After thinking for a moment, Lu Qingyi said, "600 points should be enough."

    She seemed quite serious.

    Xun Hanyu: "..."

    Jiang Yumeng: "..."

    Is 600 points really that easy to score?

    "Sister Qing, are you serious?" Jiang Yumeng was somewhat doubtful.

    If Lu Qingyi¡¯s grades were really that good, wouldn¡¯t the class teacher of Class One have fought to enroll her?

    Would they allow such a prodigy who could score 600 points at any time to come to their Class Twenty?

    "It¡¯s okay."

    Lu Qingyi nodded.

    points, it¡¯s rather simple.

    "Cut the crap. Anyone can talk big. If you can score 600 points, I can unscrew my head and let you kick it around like a ball."

    A boy entered the room with a basketball in his hand, speaking dismissively.

    He was extremely arrogant.

    Lu Qingyi raised an eyebrow: "Too ugly." S§×ar?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Such a proud boy.

    "Sister Qing, he¡¯s the young master of the Ye Family, Ye Chenxuan. He¡¯s a very arrogant man, he goes around the school walking sideways."

    Jiang Yumeng whispered close to Lu Qingyi.

    Although Ye Chenxuan was in Class Twenty, no one dared to underestimate him.

    Why not, when he had such an impressive family background?

    Walking sideways?

    Is he a crab?

    "I don¡¯t hit women. I¡¯m laying down the marker today, if you can score 600 points, I¡¯ll do whatever you ask."

    Between Ye Chenxuan¡¯s eyebrows was extreme arrogance, he looked at Lu Qingyi sideways, seething with rage.

    The sense of superiority he got from his family background made him somebody who was always high and mighty. Till now, he hadn¡¯t met anyone who would belittle him.

    Lu Qingyi: "..."

    Is he terminally bored?

    Xun Hanyu stood in front of Lu Qingyi: "I will be Sister Qing¡¯s errand boy."

    There are rewards and punishments.

    If Lu Qingyi couldn¡¯t score 600 points, Ye Chenxuan might propose some sort of unjust contract.

    That¡¯s just what he was like, very petty, always seeking revenge.

    "Did I talk to you?"

    Ye Chenxuan threw the basketball on the floor, casually stretching his hand joints.

 Chapter 9 - 009 Kid does not like eating meat_1

    Chapter 9: 009 Kid does not like eating meat_1Xun Hanyu was not afraid of Ye Chenxuan either: "What¡¯s so great about bullying a woman?"

    Ye Chenxuan had become accustomed to arrogance. Though he wouldn¡¯t physically confront girls, he still had ways of tripping them up behind the scenes.

    "What, you want to fight me?"

    Ye Chenxuan laughed playfully, presenting an utterly shameless demeanor.

    Xun Hanyu retorted, "You think I wouldn¡¯t dare?"

    He rolled up his sleeves.

    Others might be afraid of Ye Chenxuan, but he wasn¡¯t.

    Those in business and those in government belonged to two diverging paths. His father was the chief of police, so he did not fear the Ye Family¡¯s retribution.

    Although the Ye Family was the most influential family in Jin City, they were solely engaged in business. They had to rely on those in government.

    "So noisy, annoying."

    Watching the two men about to start a fight, Lu Qingyi rubbed her brow in irritation.

    Was she too mature or were they just too childish?

    "Just 600 points? I¡¯ll take the test."

    She frowned slightly, uttering it nonchalantly.

    Her words were as light as the wind and clouds.

    "If you don¡¯t score that much, you¡¯ll have to do what I said earlier."

    Ye Chenxuan raised his eyebrows, speaking with a provocative tone.

    Having their new, beautiful classmate serve him would be quite a badge of honour.

    Jiayue was his goddess, and Qingyi was Jiayue¡¯s older sister. Perhaps this could lead to more opportunities for him to interact closely with Jiayue.

    Lu Qingyi replied coolly: "Alright."

    "Qingyi, are you going to have lunch?"

    It was almost time for everyone in the classroom to leave.

    Day students were going home, and those who weren¡¯t, usually went out for meals. The boarding students were heading to the cafeteria.

    There were very few boarders in this school. Among the thousands of students, only a couple hundred lived on campus.

    Lu Qingyi arched an eyebrow: "Are you day students?"

    She looked at them indifferently.

    "Yeah." Jiang Yumeng nodded.

    Her home was very close to the school, so naturally she chose to be a day student.

    "I live across the street from the school." Xun Hanyu said.

    The police station was across from the school, and since his father was the chief of police, they had bought a house in the housing complex behind the station for convenience. It also made it easier for him to attend school.

    "Oh, then you all go ahead and eat." Lu Qingyi pulled out a novel from her drawer and said casually.

    Well, they weren¡¯t boarders, so they weren¡¯t in the same boat.

    Jiang Yumeng blinked: "Aren¡¯t you coming with us?"

    "I¡¯m going to the cafeteria."

    Lu Qingyi pulled out a meal card for the school cafeteria from her pocket and shook her head.

    The meal card had been taken care of by Lu Yao the day before.

    "Ah? Qingyi, you¡¯re boarding?"

    Jiang Yumeng¡¯s eyes widened in disbelief as she looked at Lu Qingyi.

    The Lu Mansion and the school were only about a ten-minute drive away. Lu Jiayue and Lu Jiahao were day students, picked up and dropped off by their chauffeur every day.

    It was remarkable that Lu Qingyi, the young lady of the Lu Family, would choose to board.

    She was somewhat stunned.

    "Aren¡¯t you Jiayue¡¯s biological sister?"

    Xun Hanyu was also somewhat puzzled.

    "Given a choice, I¡¯d wish I didn¡¯t have Jiayue as my younger sister."

    For Lu Qingyi, dislike was dislike. There was no need to pretend otherwise.

    Even though Jiayue appeared to be a gentle younger sister on the surface, she had laid plenty of traps for Qingyi behind her back.

    Qingyi had just let her be, considering their thin blood tie.

    Her grandmother had said that family should live harmoniously, ¡¯Take a step back, and the sea and sky are wide¡¯. As long as endurance is not yet at its limit, it can be tolerated. However, don¡¯t put up with it if it becomes unbearable.

    Qingyi was holding a novel in one hand, and her phone and meal card in the other, and walked out first.

    That¡¯s how she was, clear about her likes and dislikes. She wouldn¡¯t hold back her feelings about people and things she didn¡¯t like.

    "Little girl not going home?"

    Xu Boyan sat on a stool in the snack shop, his lips curling up into a smile as he watched the approaching girl.

    Lu Qingyi went to the snack shop and picked up a lollipop: "I¡¯m staying."

    "Ready for lunch?"

    Xu Boyan had investigated the girl ever since he knew her name, Lu Qingyi.

    The notorious lady of the Lu Family, who had been living in the countryside with her grandma since her childhood, only returning to the Lu Mansion for one night during the New Year.

    After her grandma passed away, she was taken back to the Lu Family. Her studying at First Middle School was arranged by Lu Yao.

    Ignored by her father, unloved by her mother.

    Kind of feel sorry for the child.

    Lu Qingyi removed the wrapper and popped the lollipop into her mouth: "Mmm."

    "Together? I just ordered some takeout."

    With a slight smile on his face, Xu Boyan stared at the girl.

    "Did you change your profession to a shopkeeper?"

    Lu Qingyi looked around without seeing the boss she had met earlier. Instead, Xu Boyan sat naturally at the boss¡¯s exclusive seat.

    Even if Xu Boyan didn¡¯t say anything, she could tell that this man was not simple.

    The noble demeanor, the pricey outfit, the expensive wristwatch, and the even more luxurious car dressed up as a Maybach.

    "Yes, the school store owner makes a lot of money." Xu Boyan replied without a change in expression.

    Indeed, for ordinary people, the boss of a school snack bar does make a lot of money.

    But for Xu Boyan...

    He can¡¯t even afford a piece of clothing.

    "Fourth brother, I got the takeout."

    Excitedly, Lin Yuanhang approached, holding the food bag.

    With a sigh, Xu Boyan rubbed his eyebrows: "So noisy."

    Why did he bring this goof to his side?

    So annoying.

    "Hehe, I couldn¡¯t help it." Lin Yuanhang scratched the back of his head.

    Really, it is uncomfortable to hold back.

    He¡¯s always been a talkative one. Ever since he came to Jin City with Xu Boyan, he hasn¡¯t had anyone to converse freely with him and it¡¯s really distressing.

    "Hey, the kid is also here? Come and eat with us, we ordered a lot."

    As if just noticing Lu Qingyi, Lin Yuanhang waved his delivery bag and said.

    Lu Qingyi: "..."

    So, she was just standing here in vain?

    She¡¯s standing so conspicuously here, and Lin Yuanhang didn¡¯t spot her until now.

    Is he a fool?

    She wondered if this kid was mentally challenged.

    Xu Boyan covered his mouth and chuckled softly: "His eyesight is not very good."

    So naive.

    Feeling dejected, Lin Yuanhang unpacked the delivery box and set it on the table.

    When Xu Boyan said his eyesight wasn¡¯t good, he didn¡¯t dare to object, so he just quietly set up the chopsticks and bowls.

    Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t stand on ceremony either, and went straight to sit down.

    "Kiddo, eat more meat."

    Xu Boyan noticed that Lu Qingyi was only picking out vegetables, so he used the service chopsticks to give her a piece of meat.

    Lu Qingyi stared at the piece of meat in her bowl, looking particularly tangled, hesitated for several seconds, and then finally picked it up and ate it.

    She was like a herbivore, preferring vegetables and not much into meat.

    For her, meat was like oil and salt, used for flavoring.

    Noting that the kid didn¡¯t like meat, Xu Boyan saw through but didn¡¯t say anything. S§×arch* The Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "Ah, such a poor thing. She must have suffered a lot when she was young, she hasn¡¯t even had much meat, too pitiful."

    Lin Yuanhang was looking at Lu Qingyi¡¯s expression, and he said sympathetically.

    He had an idea of her pitiful situation when he learned about Lu Qingyi¡¯s identity. He had no idea she hadn¡¯t even eaten much meat.

    Really, she is pitiful.

    He shook his head and sighed, his full of regrets.

    Lu Qingyi: "..."

    She looked at Lin Yuanhang with a baffled expression.

    Is there something wrong with his head?

 Chapter 10 - 010 genes wonâ€™t be inferior_1

    Chapter 10: 010 genes won¡¯t be inferior_1"So, how often do you eat meat usually?"

    The simpleton asked with an embarrassed face.

    Lu Qingyi: "I barely eat meat."

    "Come on, have more."

    Lin Yuanhang picked up the serving chopsticks and added a lot of meat to Lu Qingyi¡¯s bowl.

    Looking at the meat piling up in her bowl, Lu Qingyi frowned.

    She had said that she hardly eats meat.

    Did this idiot not understand?

    Lin Yuanhang seemed utterly oblivious: "You must have suffered a lot, poor child."

    "The kid doesn¡¯t like to eat meat." S~ea??h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Xu Boyan calmly took all the meat from Lu Qingyi¡¯s bowl and glanced at Lin Yuanhang.

    Lin Yuanhang: "..."

    Was he really that dumb?

    He didn¡¯t notice that at all.

    After lunch, Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t linger and went straight back to the dormitory.

    202.

    She looked at the room number and pushed the door open.

    Since there were fewer boarders in the high school, the dormitory conditions were better than other high schools. There were four people in a room, similar to a college dormitory.

    The three girls in the dormitory were chatting. Hearing the sound of the door, they all turned to look at the door.

    "Are you Lu Qingyi?" asked a girl with a schoolgirl haircut.

    She was Lin Yiran, the dorm leader of Room 202. The dormitory auntie had told her about the new roommate.

    Lu Qingyi nodded, without saying anything more.

    She opened her suitcase and casually sorted her things.

    She didn¡¯t have many belongings: toiletries, several sets of clothes, a few pairs of socks and shoes, and a few novels.

    Very simple.

    The school provided all the bedding, which you could use by paying a fee.

    "That¡¯s so impolite, couldn¡¯t you greet us?"

    The girl with a facial mask, Qi Zhen, commented disapprovingly.

    The other long-haired girl just glanced at Lu Qingyi and then continued reading the book in her hand intently.

    "In the future, I hope you could treat me as a Vernier Caliper. I am Lu Qingyi."

    After a moment of slight pondering, Lu Qingyi said.

    She didn¡¯t come to high school to make friends.

    Vernier Caliper?

    What the hell is that?

    Qi Zhen and Lin Yiran looked at each other, completely baffled.

    Forgive them for their poor academic performance.

    They had no idea what a Vernier Caliper was.

    Luo Jia explained: "A Vernier Caliper is a piece of physical equipment."

    The people in Dormitory 202 came from different classes. Luo Jia was the top student in Science Class 1. Lin Yiran, the top student in Humanities Class 2, didn¡¯t have a clue about science. Qi Zhen was a student of Humanities Class 18, a parallel class, with poor grades.

    There are twenty classes in the senior year of high school. Odd numbers are science classes and even numbers are humanities classes. Of course, Class 20 is an exception; it¡¯s a science class.

    Because there were nine humanities classes and eleven science classes, Class 20, an even number, was a science class.

    Pausing before continuing, Luo Jia said: "A Vernier Caliper makes no estimate reads."

    What?

    Qi Zhen and Lin Yiran looked at each other, they really didn¡¯t understand.

    "What she means is, she is not lonely, so she doesn¡¯t need to make friends."

    Luo Jia closed her book and looked at Lu Qingyi with interest.

    Quite interesting, she actually applied physical equipment to express her attitude.

    Does a Vernier Caliper work like that?

    Qi Zhen asked: "Then, which class are you in?"

    "Twenty."

    The thin lips opened slowly, uttering two words.

    "Hahaha, are you joking? You¡¯re studying in Class 20 and yet you¡¯re showing off your physics knowledge."

    Qi Zhen could not help but laugh, crinkling her facial mask.

    What kind of place was Class 20?

    Everyone at that school knew.

    Not even considering it a parallel class, its overall grades were horrendous. They were purely slackers, with no ambition at all.

    Show off?

    Lu Qingyi silently rolled her eyes.

    "You are Lu Jiayue¡¯s biological sister, aren¡¯t you?"

    Luo Jia¡¯s gaze fixed on Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi and Lu Jiayue do have similar features. But Lu Qingyi is more good-looking.

    Lu Qingyi raised her eyebrows: "Do I have a choice?"

    "How come you are not even half as smart as Lu Jiayue?"

    Lin Yiran said somewhat regretfully. She knew Lu Jiayue well.

    Not only is she versatile, but her grades also consistently rank in the top five in the science class and she is the best among the girls.

    If Lu Qingyi¡¯s grades weren¡¯t exceedingly bad, even going to a parallel class wouldn¡¯t be a problem. Why on earth would she go to Class 20?

    "Lu Jiayue? I don¡¯t think she is that amazing."

    Qi Zhen removed her facial mask, and after a smack of her mouth said.

    Lu Jiayue was beautiful, versatile, had excellent grades and was gentle and kind...

    But honestly, she didn¡¯t really like Lu Jiayue, nor did she hate her.

    The topic of the three of them swiftly shifted from Lu Qingyi to Lu Jiayue.

    Lu Qingyi was reading her novel indifferently.

    Both her grandparents were teachers before retiring. Her grandfather was a university professor, her grandmother was a high school teacher. Yao Meishu also graduated from a prestigious school. Lu Yao and Yao Meishu were schoolmates.

    Lu Jiayue¡¯s genes were naturally not bad and she was normally outstanding.

    If her sister was outstanding, she, as the elder sister, wouldn¡¯t be any worse.

    The problem lies with Lu Jiayue, who was scheming and constantly trying to trip her up.

    The small fights now were trivial to her. But if someday Lu Jiayue crossed the line, she wouldn¡¯t be as easy-going as she is now.

    "Lu Qingyi, fill in this form. What¡¯s your QQ number? I will add you, then you can join our dormitory group."

    Lin Yiran picked up a form and a pen from the table and gave them to Lu Qingyi.

    The high school has a rule that boarders must fill in their basic information and submit it to the dormitory manager.

    Lu Qingyi put down the novel, scanned the form and filled in her information quickly.

    "I don¡¯t have QQ." she said coolly.

    Yep, she didn¡¯t add unnecessary people.

    Lin Yiran paused for a while then said. "Apply for one."

    Saturday night is free, they can party in the dormitory or go out to shop and eat.

    They also have Sunday afternoon off.

    As a dorm leader, she naturally hoped that the members of the dormitory could get along harmoniously.

    Gatherings could facilitate communication among roommates.

    Plus, as a benefit for boarders. The school provides an activity fund to each dormitory.

    "No, thanks. You guys can ignore me. I prefer being quiet and don¡¯t really like making a fuss."

    Lu Qingyi shook her head.

    "Ew, what¡¯s the point of putting on airs? The only reason you are boarding is that your parents can¡¯t stand you."

    Qi Zhen sneered. She pretty much disdained Lu Qingyi.

    Her family has some connections with the Lu Family, so she knew all about the young lady of the Lu Family.

    She didn¡¯t grow up in the Lu family, but in the countryside.

    Her parents didn¡¯t care about her. It was only due to her grandmother¡¯s death that Lu Yao reluctantly brought her back from the countryside.

    Keep in mind, Lu Jiayue had a designated driver to pick her up and drop her off every day. Picking up Lu Qingyi along the way was just a matter of convenience.

    But what about Lu Qingyi?

    She was still arranged to board.

    Anyone could see that Lu Qingyi was not being favored at home.

 Chapter 11 - 011 She prefers the White Rabbit_1

    Chapter 11: 011 She prefers the White Rabbit_1The monthly exam arrived on schedule and Lu Qingyi watched her classmates who were cramming at the last minute. She looked completely laid back.

    "Qingyi, are you really not going to revise?"

    Jiang Yumeng turned her head for the nth time to ask Lu Qingyi, shaking her notebook.

    Lu Qingyi yawned, "No need."

    She was quite sleepy.

    "Lu Qingyi, remember what I said yesterday."

    Ye Chenxuan strode over, his hand in his pocket, looking very cool.

    "Hmm."

    Lu Qingyi got up nonchalantly and left the classroom.

    The exam was quite early.

    "Here, it¡¯s strawberry flavor."

    Seeing the girl coming over, Xu Boyan chuckled, and handed her a piece of candy.

    The more he interacted with her, the more he wanted to interact with the little girl

    Lu Qingyi took it naturally: "Thank you."

    Xu Boyan: "Are you having the exam later?"

    Lu Qingyi responded nonchalantly with a "Hmm."

    "If you do well, I will treat you to candy."

    Xu Boyan laughed lightly, discovering that the little girl really loved lollipops.

    Whenever she visited the store, she didn¡¯t buy anything else, just candies.

    The way she ate candy was cute, her cheeks would puff out.

    "Okay, how many points?"

    Lu Qingyi looked into the man¡¯s deep eyes, her eyes full of anticipation.

    She had a persistent love for candies.

    Really liked them.

    When she was upset, a piece of candy could easily comfort her mood. S§×arch* The N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Her favorite was still the soft "Da Bai Tu" milk candy, but unfortunately, the school store didn¡¯t have them, so she had to settle for lollipops.

    Xu Boyan chuckled: "Which class is the little girl in?"

    Lu Qingyi: "Class 20."

    "300 points would be enough."

    Xu Boyan was a bit surprised. The little girl seemed pretty smart, he didn¡¯t expect her grades to be so bad.

    In their high school, Class 20 was well-known for having the worst grades.

    The class didn¡¯t even have a single student who could afford to slack off.

    The little girl had just transferred in and was directly put into Class 20, it seemed her grades were quite worrying.

    "Oh."

    Such low expectations, Lu Qingyi munched.

    She headed towards the examination room, nonchalantly holding a black pen.

    The exam was about to start.

    Each examination room seated 30 people, each person sat on their own. Lu Qingyi knew which examination room she was allocated, and quickly found her own seat.

    Sitting down, she still felt a bit surreal.

    Tsk tsk, it had been so long since she had taken an exam.

    Exam subject: Biology.

    "Qingyi, where did you go?"

    As soon as Jiang Yumeng entered the exam room, she saw Lu Qingyi.

    Knowing that they were both in the same examination room, she had originally wanted to find Lu Qingyi and go together, but after Lu Qingyi left the classroom, she never came back.

    Lu Qingyi: "School store."

    "Qingyi, you went to the school store and didn¡¯t buy erasers or pencils?"

    Seeing only a black marker pen lying alone on Lu Qingyi¡¯s desk, Yumeng blinked.

    Lu Qingyi: "No need."

    Jiang Yumeng: "..."

    Truly headstrong.

    She was quite worried about the wager between Lu Qingyi and Ye Chenxuan.

    The supervising teacher walked into the classroom with the test papers, and Jiang Yumeng returned to her seat.

    The test paper was distributed, and Lu Qingyi was stunned when she looked at it.

    This was her test paper, wasn¡¯t it?

    How did it end up here at this high school? And it even became the school¡¯s monthly test paper.

    "Students, please be careful. This is a question written by the most famous professor at Hadwick University. Although it looks easy, every question is a trap."

    After distributing the test papers, the supervising teacher started to instruct.

    The final examination was not far away. Now both their monthly and final tests would use test papers written by the Hadwick professor.

    Being able to use the test paper written by the most famous professor at Hadwick University was the highest honor.

    Lu Qingyi propped up her chin thoughtfully. Prof. Had wanted her to write practice questions to make money.

    This old man.

    She had a good memory and could write the answers with her eyes closed.

    When Jiang Yumeng saw the test paper, she was a little stunned. She felt like she had seen it before, but couldn¡¯t remember where.

    There were also a few questions that made her feel particularly familiar.

    "This student, no sleeping in the examination room."

    The supervising teacher frowned at the girl who was sleeping on the table.

    "Can I turn in the paper early?" Lu Qingyi yawned and casually asked.

    The supervising teacher said: "You can turn it in once you¡¯ve finished."

    At this high school, the timing of the examination did not matter. As long as you finished writing, or did not want to write anymore, you could hand in the paper immediately.

    Lu Qingyi casually nodded.

    She picked up her pen, put the test paper aside, and quickly wrote on the answer paper.

    She had a good memory and she came up with this test paper when her grandma was sick. It wasn¡¯t that long ago.

    "Okay, I¡¯ll turn in the paper."

    Crisply, Lu Qingyi got up, picked up her paper and pen, strutted to the lectern, and slapped the paper on it without looking back and exited the exam room.

    "Woah, what a boss!"

    "Are you sure she didn¡¯t guess?"

    "Even if you were guessing, you wouldn¡¯t have been as quick as her."

    "She¡¯s so impressive, I wouldn¡¯t dare to turn it in so quickly."

    "Absolutely amazing, I¡¯m in love with that of hers."

    The silent examination room exploded in those few seconds.

    Everyone knew, there had never been anyone bold enough to hand in their paper 20 minutes before the end of the exam.

    Even if you couldn¡¯t write, you would still have to stall until there was only half an hour left to turn it in.

    The supervising teacher was dumbfounded.

    That speed was outrageous.

    You should look it over multiple times. Who knows, maybe you¡¯ll figure it out?

    He sighed and looked at the paper. She didn¡¯t know what to expect, and to her surprise, the little girl¡¯s handwriting was very beautiful. All the steps are given for each question.

    One look and he was surprised. This looked like the standard answer, moreover, it was even more succinct than the standard answer.

    He himself was a biology teacher.

    "Qingyi is really.. I¡¯m so anxious for her."

    Jiang Yumeng held her pen and mumbled.

    Considering the provocation from Ye Chenxuan, it seemed like Lu Qingyi was bound to lose.

    She was so casual.

    "Little girl, have you finished the exam?"

    Xu Boyan sat on a lazy chair, with his head down, scrolling through his phone, when he saw Lu Qingyi.

    He was a bit surprised. It wasn¡¯t yet 20 minutes, and the little girl was already out?

    "Hmm, it was very simple." Lu Qingyi leaned against the trunk of the wutong tree.

    She didn¡¯t know why she came to the school store directly after exiting the examination room.

    Maybe, apart from the school store, there was no other place she could go to in the school.

    Xu Boyan chuckled: "Are you confident that you¡¯ll get my gift?"

    He didn¡¯t take Lu Qingyi¡¯s words seriously, but neither did he disclose anything.

    Finishing in less than 20 minutes, there was a higher probability that she had just written whatever came into her mind.

    "Do you have ¡¯Da Bai Tu¡¯ milk candy?"

    She hadn¡¯t eaten ¡¯Da Bai Tu¡¯ milk candy for a long time. Since her grandma passed away, she hadn¡¯t eaten it.

    She still remembered, ¡¯Da Bai Tu¡¯ milk candy was the first candy she had ever eaten in her life, and since then, she had never forgotten it.

 Chapter 12 - 012 Naughty Old Manâ€™s Phone_1

    Chapter 12: 012 Naughty Old Man¡¯s Phone_1"Little one, do you like White Rabbits?"

    Xu Boyan laughed softly.

    "Not bad." Lu Qingyi replied indifferently.

    She had always understood a principle; even if she loved something, she should not show it openly.

    Because she couldn¡¯t afford any weakness.

    Her phone suddenly vibrated in her pocket, Lu Qingyi took it out, frowning.

    She waved the phone at Xu Boyan and moved away to answer the call.

    "Oh, Qingyi, please come back soon. Old man really can¡¯t do without you."

    Before she could speak, a petulant voice came through the phone.

    Lun Boyan looked at messy files on the desk with a resentful face, his mood instantly deteriorating.

    "You¡¯re about to lose your position as principal?" Lu Qingyi rubbed her temples, somewhat helpless.

    Stubborn old man.

    "Ah, why can¡¯t you hope for the old man to be better?"

    Lun Boyan complained.

    "Didn¡¯t you say you can¡¯t be without me? Now, how good can you be without me?"

    Lu Qingyi joked, a small smile curling the corners of her mouth.

    Lun Boyan and her grandfather were old college friends. They had a good relationship back then, which lasted until they grew old.

    Naturally, having a good relationship with the grandfather also meant getting along well with the grandmother.

    No love existed between the grandparents; back in that age, it was mainly about parental orders and the matchmaker¡¯s words.

    Because of similar backgrounds and close ages, they got married.

    Both were teachers and progressive thinkers, not as old-fashioned as others. Later, they got a divorce and lived separately.

    Even though they divorced, they still kept in touch regularly, maintaining a good friendship.

    "Little girl, the old man is considered your half-grandfather, right? You just watch me struggle, lose sleep and are indifferent to it?"

    As Lun Boyan¡¯s voice softened, he started to pour out his grievances with seemingly endless complaints.

    "Aren¡¯t you tired?"

    Drama queen, Lu Qingyi knew the old man all too well.

    She didn¡¯t remember how many times he¡¯d used this trick to deceive her.

    "I am tired. Without you, no one is managing the office data, and the students have started to provoke me. What¡¯s the point in being a student when you could¡¯ve continued as a professor?"

    "I¡¯ve been a student too. I know their hardship. Why do you go through that when being a professor is more relaxed and has a higher salary?" Sear?h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "The students are struggling. They can¡¯t sleep in class, can¡¯t use cellphones, can¡¯t read novels, and can¡¯t do anything unrelated to studying."

    "..."

    Lun Boyan spoke at length on the phone, emphasizing the negatives of being a student and the ease of being a professor.

    He had no choice, he was trying to coax Lu Qingyi back.

    His old classmate¡¯s granddaughter was indeed different, probably inherited the genes of the two old ones, frighteningly intelligent.

    While others were preparing for high school after graduating from junior high, Lu Qingyi took the college entrance examination, then got admission to Hardrick. Later, she became a professor at Hardrick.

    The youngest and strictest professor in history.

    "I quite like it. If there¡¯s nothing else, I am going to hang up now."

    Lu Qingyi was speechless.

    Being a professor is easy?

    She couldn¡¯t believe the old man could actually say that; she was about to be driven mad by those students.

    She decisively hung up Lun Boyan¡¯s phone.

    "Little one, who were you talking to for so long?"

    Xu Boyan was quite curious. Seeing that Lu Qingyi¡¯s face was full of helplessness while on the phone amused him.

    But why did he feel a bit stuffy inside?

    "A childish old man."

    Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t hide anything and replied indifferently.

    In the following exams, Lu Qingyi was the one who finished the paper within the first twenty minutes and left the classroom.

    Everyone in the exam room was dumbstruck.

    It was indeed superb speed.

    "Lu Qingyi, go fetch me a milk tea."

    As Lu Qingyi was absorbed in reading a novel in her seat, a banknote was extended before her, along with a domineering voice.

    "What do you mean, Ye Chenxuan?"

    Jiang Yumeng immediately became upset, glaring at Ye Chenxuan.

    "I know about their bet."

    "Yes, we have to abide by the results of the bet."

    "Everyone knows about the bet from class eighteen."

    "Lu Qingyi is too arrogant. Even if she couldn¡¯t answer, she should have pretended to."

    Sharp-eared classmates immediately started discussing.

    Lu Qingyi was a transfer student, whereas Ye Chenxuan was a young master.

    The details of their bet were locked in people¡¯s hearts early on.

    Some people were waiting to watch the excitement.

    No matter who won or lost, it would be eventful.

    The beautiful transfer student, who was Lu Jiayue¡¯s real sister, followed Ye Chenxuan every day.

    Or rather, the arrogant king Ye Chenxuan would be submissive to Lu Qingyi, who was harmless.

    "The results haven¡¯t come out yet, what¡¯s the rush?"

    Lu Qingyi closed her book, a sarcastic smile curling at the corners of her mouth.

    Ye Chenxuan laughed derisively: "Do you think you can score 600 points?"

    From the beginning, he was confident about winning.

    He never thought he would lose to Lu Qingyi.

    He knew every student of Class 20; if Lu Qingyi were really capable, wouldn¡¯t the teachers of the previous class have robbed such a student?

    Lu Qingyi raised her eyebrows: "We can reveal the results tomorrow. What¡¯s the rush? Are you scared that I will win?"

    She looked at Ye Chenxuan with a half-smiling, half-serious expression.

    Being a student wasn¡¯t as tiring as the old man claimed, but rather quite fun.

    She used to be alone and instinctively avoided company. Now it seemed, some things were not as boring as she thought.

    Upon meeting Lu Qingyi¡¯s eyes, Ye Chenxuan felt as if he had lost his advantage. He didn¡¯t know why he felt that way.

    His heart was somewhat flustered.

    "Exactly. Why the rush?" Jiang Yumeng took the words.

    She was thinking that an extra day of stalling would be better.

    To minimize her errand running and humiliation by one day ¨C one day of peace, that was.

    Ye Chenxuan was not a nice person, raised to be domineering and unruly by his family.

    However, compared to him, his sister Ye Chenxi was even more detestable.

    Ye Chenxi was also in Class 20, but she was a music student. She had gone for an arts examination and hadn¡¯t returned yet.

    "Just wait," Ye Chenxuan sneered.

    "Qingyi, do you want to transfer to another school?"

    Jiang Yumeng, with a worried face, came close to Lu Qingyi and asked.

    She was anxious inside.

    The Lu family was so rich and influential; why not let Lu Qingyi transfer to another school. That way, she could avoid Ye Chenxuan.

    "Why?" Lu Qingyi found it amusing.

    Transfer?

    If Lu Jiayue was here, why would she want to transfer? If she did, wouldn¡¯t Lu Jiayue start ridiculing her right away?

    Moreover, she didn¡¯t feel any need to transfer; being here was quite good.

    "The Lu family has always been suppressed by the Ye family; you know about this, right? Ye Chenxuan is the young master of the Ye family, arrogant and overbearing."

    Jiang Yumeng said worriedly. She was worried that Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t know about Ye Chenxuan¡¯s background.

 Chapter 13: Grandpa Xuâ€™s Tenderness_1

    Chapter 13: Grandpa Xu¡¯s Tenderness_1"Don¡¯t you believe me?" Lu Qingyi arched her eyebrows.

    "Qingyi, it¡¯s not that I look down on you, but let¡¯s be straightforward here. If you could score 600 points, would you be in Class 20? I bet Class 1¡¯s headteacher would be scrambling to get you."

    points is definitely enough for a top-tier university.

    Even though 600 points in Class 1 are not remarkable, it still places you somewhere in the middle.

    Every extra student who gets into a first-rate university would add glory to the class headteacher

    Lu Qingyi let out a slight smile.

    Class 1?

    She couldn¡¯t care less about it.

    It wouldn¡¯t matter to her which class she was in at this school, but she certainly had no interest in Class 1.

    Wherever Lu Jiayue was, it was always too noisy.

    Bai Lianhua¡¯s tricks were very powerful, and she feared she could not resist stepping on her.

    "Sister, I heard about what happened to you."

    Lu Jiayue walked timidly to Lu Qingyi¡¯s side, she looked around bashfully before slowly starting to speak.

    She did not stop at the door but went straight into Class 20, headed for Lu Qingyi¡¯s seat.

    People who were not part of this class were not allowed to enter other classrooms.

    "Sister, I know you are strong and hate to lose, but you can¡¯t gamble on this. Don¡¯t you know that you don¡¯t stand a chance?"

    "Sister, I... let me help you, let me plead with Ye Chenxuan for you so that he can forget about the unpleasantness."

    "Sister, you can¡¯t always make me worry like this. Before, when our grandmother was around, she would always protect you. Now that she¡¯s gone, you can¡¯t be so wilful."

    "Dad asked you to stay in the dormitory because he wanted you to tame your temper. You can¡¯t be resentful toward Dad. You must know that if our grandmother hadn¡¯t liked and wanted to raise you, Dad wouldn¡¯t have left you in the countryside."

    "Sister, I know you have a lot of dissatisfaction in your heart, but you need to consider Dad¡¯s feelings."

    She rattled off non-stop as soon as she started, not giving Lu Qingyi a chance to interrupt.

    The message she conveyed was basically that it was Lu Qingyi whose behavior was not correct and that the Lu Family had never treated her unfairly.

    Everyone liked her, it was solely Lu Qingyi who was not satisfied and resented her family.

    Lu Qingyi gave a light laugh: "Really?"

    Oh, Lu Jiayue was indeed very clever. In just a few words, she had shifted all the blame for Lu Yao and Yao Meishu abandoning Lu Qingyi and not welcoming her back onto Lu Qingyi¡¯s shoulders.

    "God, did I just hear what I thought I did?"

    "I was wondering why Lu Qingyi would be living in the dormitory. So it¡¯s because of that."

    "It seems like Lu Qingyi is pretty arrogant."

    "That¡¯s not right. I think Lu Qingyi seems quite nice, she¡¯s quiet and doesn¡¯t seem like the kind to cause trouble."

    "Tsk, how does that saying go? You can know a person¡¯s face, but not their heart."

    The students in Class 20 were all abuzz, engaging in a flurry of discussions.

    Noisy.

    Lu Qingyi rubbed her temples and said, "Lu Jiayue, you really don¡¯t need to go this far."

    She slowly stood up. She was slightly taller than Lu Jiayue, and she lowered her gaze to meet Lu Jiayue¡¯s eyes:

    "If you don¡¯t like me, just say so. If you do like me, just say so. Since you don¡¯t like me anyway, why bother with all the pretense?"

    "Why did I live with our grandmother? I don¡¯t believe for a second that you don¡¯t know. And why was I brought back here? I¡¯m sure you¡¯re well aware."

    Lu Qingyi laughed. She looked very lovely when she laughed, with curved eyebrows and two shallow dimples.

    Pretending to care when you actually don¡¯t is just plain disgusting.

    "Sister, what are you talking about?" Lu Jiayue blinked, looking clueless.

    Lu Qingyi chuckled lightly: "As long as you understand."

    There were some things she didn¡¯t want to say too much about.

    She wasn¡¯t someone who particularly cared about gossip. Those things that didn¡¯t bother her much fell within her tolerance range.

    Whatever grandma had told her, she would follow through.

    "Tsk, Lu Qingyi, why are you bullying Jiayue?"

    Ye Chenxuan stood in front of Lu Qingyi, anger flashing in his eyes.

    It turned out that the relationship between the two sisters wasn¡¯t that good.

    Lu Jiayue was his goddess, and the one who didn¡¯t appreciate her became Lu Qingyi.

    "Heh, I¡¯m not interested in arguing with you. Likewise, you don¡¯t have to pretend to concern yourself with my affairs."

    Ignoring Ye Chenxuan¡¯s question, Lu Qingyi looked straight into Lu Jiayue¡¯s eyes and spoke coldly.

    Afterward, she parted the crowd and walked out of the classroom.

    Although she was no longer yearning for familial affection, Lu Qingyi still couldn¡¯t understand why Lu Yao and Yao Meishu treated her so differently from their other daughter?

    There must be some reasons to dislike a person.

    Why did Lu Yao and Yao Meishu dislike her so much?

    "Kid, what¡¯s wrong? Are you unhappy?"

    As she was walking, she arrived at the tuck shop again, and Xu Boyan was still sitting in the boss¡¯s seat, perusing the newspaper with his leg crossed.

    He looked up and immediately saw a somewhat absent-minded Lu Qingyi.

    "Your favorite White Rabbit Candy."

    He pulled out a packet of White Rabbit Candy from the drawer and waved at Lu Qingyi. S§×arch* The novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Seeing the familiar wrapping, Lu Qingyi¡¯s eyes moistened instantly.

    She remembered when she was a child, like other kids, she longed for her parents¡¯ love, yearned to be spoiled in their arms, yearned for their praises...

    But she had none of that. All these were merely her unrequited desires.

    Her grandma was very tender, always soothing her with White Rabbit Candies.

    Her grandma¡¯s pockets were always stuffed full of them.

    Even when grandma was sick in the hospital, on the brink of death, she still remembered to take out the candy from her pocket to comfort Qingyi, urging her not to take it too hard.

    "Kid, did you have a hard time? Shall I help you take revenge?"

    Xu Boyan stood up. He walked straight to Lu Qingyi, leaned down slightly to meet her eyes.

    "Thank you." Lu Qingyi sniffed, stepping back a little nervously.

    Why were her emotions so easily displayed now?

    "What¡¯s making you upset? I can be your listener."

    Xu Boyan¡¯s voice softened.

    Seeing the kid upset made him feel heavy-hearted, a sensation he had never felt before.

    Lin Yuanhang was standing about a meter away, carrying a heap of stuff, his mouth agape.

    Holy crap?

    What did he just hear?

    What was his fourth brother saying?

    When did Xu Boyan ever show such a gentle side?

    Was there something wrong with his eyes?

    "Fo...fourth bro..."

    The items in Lin Yuanhang¡¯s hands scattered on the ground. He stuttered, struggling for words.

    "Did your hand cramp?"

    Xu Boyan straightened up, coldly looking at Lin Yuanhang and frowned.

    No, he must have seen it wrong just now, his fourth brother was still his fourth brother. How could he possibly be gentle?

    "Ah, fourth brother, the items were a bit heavy. Ha, I¡¯ll pick them up now."

    Lin Yuanhang scrambled to collect the items, then darted into the shop.

    The school¡¯s tuck shop had a backdoor, behind which was a small bedroom with its own bathroom for afternoon naps.

 Chapter 14 - 014 Beautiful Results_1

    Chapter 14: 014 Beautiful Results_1The next day, the monthly exam results came out.

    For senior high school students, every single exam was crucially important.

    When the school-wide rankings were posted on the bulletin board, crowds of students immediately gathered around it.

    They were all curious to find out how they did on the questions set by Hadrick, the most renowned professor.

    "Qingyi, do you want to check it out?"

    Jiang Yumeng stared at the bulletin board in a daze, her face full of worry.

    Most students from other classes had already rushed to the bulletin board, but the students from Class 20 remained seated in their classroom¡ªno one budged.

    The scores often made many of them feel inferior.

    With a quick glance at the bulletin board, Lu Qingyi shook her head and calmly sat at her desk, unconcerned.

    She didn¡¯t need to check; she already knew her score.

    "Wow, Jiang Yumeng, you¡¯ve made it to the second-tier standard with a score of 350."

    A female student who had just returned from the bathroom rushed excitedly towards Jiang Yumeng.

    She was sparkling with excitement.

    When had anyone from Class 20 ever reached the second-tier standard?

    Never.

    She had only stepped out of the room for a second and the news had spread like wildfire. She curiously went to the bulletin board to check.

    Indeed, Jiang Yumeng had made it to the second-tier standard. Although she was at the bottom, it was still a joyous surprise.

    "Yingying, you have got to be joking, right?"

    Jiang Yumeng widened her eyes, asking in disbelief.

    The girl who had spoken was Lin Yingying.

    Usually, her score hovered around 300. How could she have made a sudden leap of 50 points this time?

    Moreover, the questions this time were set by Hadrick, the most renowned professor. Even though these questions seemed simple, they were fraught with pitfalls.

    "Brother Xuan, you lost."

    Some boys went to the bulletin board out of their shared curiosity about Lu Qingyi¡¯s score due to a bet.

    They were totally shocked when they saw the score.

    points, a full 600 points, neither more nor less.

    "What?"

    Ye Chenxuan stood up in disbelief, his eyes wide open.

    "Sister Qingyi, you¡¯re amazing."

    Xun Hanyu couldn¡¯t help but praise.

    "Most importantly, Lu Qingyi ranked first in Biology, Physics, and Chemistry."

    Another boy announced excitedly.

    The way he looked at Lu Qingyi had completely changed ¨C it was a wildly passionate look.

    Despite all this, Lu Qingyi was flipping through her novel with a nonchalant expression, as if their compliments were no surprise to her.

    "Sister Qingyi, do you know how many points you got?"

    Jiang Yumeng swallowed hard, looking at Lu Qingyi¡¯s composed face, wondering if she hadn¡¯t heard because she was so engrossed.

    Lu Qingyi glanced up: "600 points."

    Jiang Yumeng:"..."

    Xun Hanyu:"..."

    Ye Chenxuan:"..."

    Lin Yingying:"..."

    All the students:"..."

    Could she be any more nonchalant?

    That was 600 points, not 6! A score they could only dream of.

    Jiang Yumeng asked weakly, "Aren¡¯t you happy?"

    "I don¡¯t feel anything."

    The exam questions were all set by her, posing no challenge. She¡¯d remembered all the answers in preparation, as if she¡¯d known them in advance.

    "Sister Qingyi, what do you want me to do?"

    Ye Chenxuan approached Lu Qingyi rather reluctantly.

    Though he didn¡¯t want to admit it, he had no choice.

    He had made a loud and clear promise. If he didn¡¯t keep it, where would he put his face?

    Despite his domineering and unreasonable attitude, he was a man of his word.

    "Just stay out of my sight."

    Lu Qingyi glanced at Ye Chenxuan and answered slowly.

    Yang Liu entered Class 20 with the test scores, her worried face softened with a hint of a smile.

    "Qingyi."

    Yang Liu¡¯s gaze landed on Lu Qingyi, her tone somewhat tender.

    She had assumed Qingyi was just a rich, idling spendthrift, but she turned out to be a dark horse.

    "Do you know how many points you scored?"

    Yang Liu knew well ¨C the students of Class 20 didn¡¯t like to check their scores on the bulletin board.

    Lu Qingyi affirmed confidently, without a hint of hesitation, "600 points."

    Yang Liu paused for a moment, "Do you know your scores for each subject?"

    Did Lu Qingyi go check her scores?

    Lu Qingyi answered calmly, "100 points for each of the six subjects."

    points for all six subjects?

    Bang.

    The students in Class 20 exploded.

    "Are you kidding?"

    "100 points for all six subjects?"

    "My god, those scores are too uniform, aren¡¯t they?"

    "I¡¯ve never seen such perfect scores before."

    "Does she really know this, or is she guessing?"

    "I¡¯m a little impressed, and also a little envious."

    "Did you check your scores?" Yang Liu asked, looking surprised at the cool and collected Lu Qingyi.

    "No, just intuition."

    Lu Qingyi was absolute calm and composed.

    "Lu Qingyi, with such high scores, why did the principal put you in Class 20?"

    Yang Liu took a deep breath.

    No principal would place a high-achieving student in Class 20. Even if the principal were to contemplate such a move, the teachers of the other classes wouldn¡¯t allow it.

    Which class teacher didn¡¯t covet high-achieving students?

    Lu Qingyi tilted her head, "Didn¡¯t the principal tell you?"

    "I didn¡¯t attend high school before, I directly joined senior year."

    She paused before slowly speaking.

    Hearing it from Lu Jiayue was one thing, but hearing Lu Qingyi confirm it was another.

    The room exploded again with whispers.

    "Really?"

    Yang Liu asked in disbelief.

    How could her scores be so high if she had never been to high school, unless she had home-schooled or hired a tutor?

    "You can check out my records."

    Lu Qingyi found Yang Liu, the teacher, rather kind-hearted and had no objections.

    "I will. Qingyi, I feel your score could have been a lot higher than 600. You can still improve by many points."

    She had reviewed Lu Qingyi¡¯s test paper. Her handwriting was beautiful, her answering techniques were clever, and some of her calculations were even more concise than the reference answers.

    "I think 600 is enough."

    Lu Qingyi looked very serious when she said this.

    "Your essay had only the introductory paragraph. Because the topic was novel, and your introduction was beautifully written, the examiner gave you 10 points."

    "The maths paper was incomplete. The English essay was not written. Multiple choice questions, fill-in-the-blank questions, and error correction exercises were all left blank."

    Yang Liu analyzed the reasons why Lu Qingyi could still improve her score. She looked baffled.

    For the questions Lu Qingyi did answer, they were all correct, so the only reason why her score in the three core subjects ended up at 100 was because she didn¡¯t answer all the questions.

    Although the students of Class 20 didn¡¯t perform well, they understood the implication of Yang Liu¡¯s analysis. sea??h th§× n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Whoa.

    Everything Lu Qingyi wrote was correct, and all deductions were for the questions she didn¡¯t answer?

    That was impressive.

    Even the goddess of science, Lu Jiayue, didn¡¯t have such an accuracy rate, did she?

    She wouldn¡¯t dare guarantee that all her answers were correct, and that not a single mark could be deducted.

    Lu Qingyi was really impressive.

    However, with such good scores, couldn¡¯t she have taken an on-the-spot test even if she hadn¡¯t attended high school?

    Once her score was out, wouldn¡¯t every other teacher want to take her in their class?

 Chapter 15 - 015 Wants to Take the Child Home_1

    Chapter 15: 015 Wants to Take the Child Home_1"Child, what did you score in the exam?"

    Boyan Xu sat with crossed legs, smiled lightly seeing Lu Qingyi approaching.

    The bulletin board was crowded with students. But he could see everything clearly.

    "600 points."

    Lu Qingyi sat down at her small stool.

    Boyan Xu chuckled, "Impressive, kid."

    He had thought that students from class 20 were not performing well, but he had been proven wrong.

    Lu Qingyi stretched out her hand, "Not bad, where¡¯s my White Rabbit candy?"

    With increased interactions, Lu Qingyi felt happier being with Boyan Xu than with her own family.

    Her tone had relaxed significantly as well.

    "They¡¯re all yours."

    Boyan Xu leaned down to take out a boutique bag from under the table and set it on the table.

    "Three-year college entrance examination and five-year mock examination?" Lu Qingyi opened the boutique bag, frowning, "What does this mean?"

    In addition to the White Rabbit candy in the boutique bag, there was a thick set of practice questions, the three-year college entrance examination and five-year mock examination volumes.

    Boyan Xu smiled softly, "Ever thought of going to Kyoto?"

    He kind of wanted to bring the little girl back home.

    Lu Qingyi tilted her head, remaining silent.

    "Try hard to get into the medical college, and I¡¯ll promise to take you to Kyoto. How does that sound?"

    Boyan Xu propped his cheek in his hand, looking into Lu Qingyi¡¯s eyes.

    Together, they would go to Kyoto?

    Lin Yuanhang held up his tea cup with his right hand, standing behind Boyan Xu in utter surprise, his eyes wide open with astonishment.

    What the heck!

    Were those really words that could come from his mouth?

    This sounded like he was trying to sell a young, naive girl!

    The strength in his hand lessened, the glass cup slipped to the marble floor, shattering into pieces.

    Boyan Xu¡¯s eyes instantly covered with a layer of icy frost. He looked back coldly at the dumbfounded Lin Yuanhang.

    Lin Yuanhang stammered with a dying expression, "That... that... Fourth Brother, I... my hand shook... it shook..."

    He was finished.

    Three words immediately entered his mind.

    If only he knew, although Boyan Xu was quite introverted, he hardly ever gave anyone a cold stare.

    Unless he was very angry.

    "That... child... no, Miss Qing, you did splendidly."

    Frightened, Lin Yuanhang¡¯s gaze shifted to Lu Qingyi.

    The words "little child" were about to escape his mouth. But under Boyan Xu¡¯s icy stare, he swallowed the words and used a different address.

    He patted his chest in relief, exhaling a long breath.

    Fourth Brother¡¯s stare was too frightening.

    Could it be that he had really fallen for this young girl?

    Miss Qing?

    Lu Qingyi frowned. Was this how they typically addressed her?

    Was Boyan Xu that scary?

    "Child, this Saturday, I¡¯ll take you out for a feast. What do you say?"

    Boyan Xu glanced at certain Lu Qingyi with the corner of his eye, his face glowing with a smile.

    Before meeting Lu Qingyi, Boyan Xu had never been interested in any girl. She was his first.

    There was something familiar in her.

    Lu Qingyi looked at Boyan Xu, her heart stirring with unknown feelings.

    Even the person she had known for a few days had treated her better than that couple.

    Blood relations, the most ironic relationship in the world, she chuckled in her mind.

    "Child, you scored brilliantly on your exams. As a celebration, I want to invite you for a meal. I hope you would not deny me this honour?"

    Boyan Xu chuckled softly, his sincere gaze landing on Lu Qingyi¡¯s face.

    Lu Qingyi contemplated for a while and replied, "Alright."

    Lu Yao and Yao Meishu did not like her. No matter how excellent she was, how hard she tried, their eyes would never see her.

    This fact, Lu Qingyi understood all too well.

    When she was young, she didn¡¯t understand. She thought it was her shortcomings that led to her parents not taking her home.

    She once took her perfect scorecard to Jin City, where she found out she couldn¡¯t even enter Lu Mansion.

    A beautiful report card couldn¡¯t get a single smile from Lu Yao and Yao Meishu.

    Their attitude towards her simply improved a little in front of her grandmother.

    "Little girl, will you not even consider the medical college?"

    For some reason, he was incessantly committed to the idea that Lu Qingyi was very suited to the white lab coat.

    Plus there was a selfish factor- the medical college was invested in by Xu¡¯s family.

    Lu Qingyi furrowed her brows, "Why the medical college?"

    The man had brought up the medical college more than once. By now, she was genuinely curious.

    Among the many colleges in Kyoto, there were many which were better than the medical college. Besides, the medical college was not even the best medical college.

    The best medical college was the medical organization itself.

    The key figure of the medical organization was Dr. L and several of his famous disciples.

    Boyan Xu laughed lightly, "Aren¡¯t you curious about Dr. L?"

    "Dr. L is the key figure of the medical organization. Only by entering the medical college can you possibly join the medical organization," Boyan Xu explained.

    Oh, seems reasonable.

    Lu Qingyi nodded in comprehension.

    The medical organization recruited people who had a medical foundational knowledge and were standouts in their field.

    The medical college was indeed the best medical college.

    The establishment of the medical organization was based on the medical college.

    ¡ª¡ª

    Lu Jiayue and her best friend Lan Xi were standing hand in hand in front of the bulletin board.

    "Yueyue, didn¡¯t your older sister Lu Qingyi never attend high school?"

    Lan Xi noticed Lu Qingyi¡¯s name at a glance. Her score was simply too attractive.

    Every score was an exact 100 points, neither a point more nor a point less.

    Lu Jiayue stared hard at Lu Qingyi¡¯s name, followed by that string of numbers, and clenched her fists.

    She scored 680 points, which made her the fourth in her school. She was 41 points behind the top scorer of 721 points.

    Her grade was remarkably good. However, when the score was posted, she was no longer the girl receiving the most attention.

    The title now belonged to Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi, who grew up in a rural area and had never attended high school.

    Lu Qingyi did not have a higher grade than her, but the uniformity of her grades caught eyes-100 in each subject.

    "She... indeed, she didn¡¯t attend high school. She lived with her grandmother in a small town. That¡¯s what her grandmother said, she herself has acknowledged this as well," Lu Jiayue bit her lip, and continued, "...I¡¯m not sure about her scores."

    "Yueyue, I¡¯m going to talk to the guidance counselor about this."

    As if she realized something, Lan Xi¡¯s eyes shone brightly. She patted Lu Jiayue¡¯s hand, looking somewhat excited.

    A class 20 kid performing better than her in the exam, even when she was in the elite class, was embarrassing.

    The guidance counselor was her uncle.

    Lu Jiayue grabbed Lan Xi¡¯s hand, biting her lower lip, "Xi Xi... she¡¯s still my sister after all, you¡¯re my best friend..."

    A hint of a triumphant smile flashed in her eyes.

    Lu Qingyi, I doubt you did so well.

    "Yueyue, we can¡¯t condone cheating. Even if it¡¯s the closest person or the best friend, you have no reason to cover for them."

    Lan Xi patted Lu Jiayue¡¯s back of hand, patiently eases her worries.

    In her eyes, Lu Jiayue was almost perfect, except she was too soft-hearted, often emotionally impulsive.

    Lu Jiayue shook her head, looking somewhat tensed, "But, I and my sister..."

    Lan Xi sighed helplessly, "It¡¯s fine, this matter has nothing to do with you. I¡¯m the one who doesn¡¯t believe in Lu Qingyi¡¯s scores, I¡¯m the one who wants to go to report." sea??h th§× N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    She knew that Lu Jiayue and Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t get along well, and also that Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t like Lu Jiayue very much.

    But Lu Jiayue was naive and still cared about their blood relations.

 Chapter 16 - 016 One family should always be united _1

    Chapter 16: 016 One family should always be united _1"Qingyi, the headteacher wants you in the office."

    After learning that Lu Qingyi had scored 600 points, many classmates from the 20th class started calling her "Sister Qing." Of course, some were still resentful and hard to please.

    Lu Qingyi squinted her eyes. sea??h th§× N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "I heard someone accused you of cheating."

    "What do you mean?"

    "Well, they¡¯re saying it¡¯s impossible for Lu Qingyi to score 600 points."

    "Really? I was in the same exam room as her, she answered the questions at lightning speed."

    "The test was set by Hardrick¡¯s most famous professor, the exam papers arrived this morning unopened. It is impossible for Lu Qingyi to know the answers in advance."

    Cheating?

    Ha.

    Lu Qingyi curled the corner of her lips in amusement.

    "Lu Qingyi, someone has accused you of cheating."

    "Reporting" and then pushing open the office door, the headteacher, Lan Guanghua, said with a frown.

    His niece, Lan Xi, was the one who had accused Lu Qingyi of cheating, and he had Lu Qingyi¡¯s file laid out in front of him.

    She had completed primary and middle school in a small town, and there was a gap in her resume after middle school graduation, as she had not attended high school.

    Lu Qingyi retorted, "What do you think?"

    The steps to answer the questions she had written on the exam paper were much simpler than the reference answers.

    "Headteacher Lan, I guarantee with my teaching qualification that Qingyi from our class has not cheated or used any unfair methods."

    Yang Liu pushed open the office door with certainty, in her high heels.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s eyes were clear, and she believed that Qingyi had not cheated.

    Furthermore, Lu Qingyi¡¯s steps to solve the problems were not the same as the reference answers, and it was clear to the discerning eye that her steps were simpler.

    "Lu, I also want to trust you. Before anyone reported, I didn¡¯t suspect you. Look at this, just look at it."

    In some helplessness, Lan Guanghua tossed her personal file onto the table.

    The three bold characters of her name ¡¯Lu Qingyi¡¯ were extraordinarily eye-catching.

    "Headteacher, do you need me to take the test on the spot?"

    Lu Qingyi glanced at the file and immediately understood.

    She had erased something, after her middle school graduation, others could not find out about it.

    Wanting to prove herself, perhaps because of Yang Liu¡¯s trust in her.

    "Alright, stay after school to do a set of last year¡¯s college entrance exam difficult questions, under my supervision."

    Lan Guanghua is not a teacher who likes to wrong his students, he respects each one of them.

    He would not rush to accuse a student of anything before having it confirmed.

    Lu Qingyi frowned, looking impatient: "I can do it now, it won¡¯t take much time."

    After school, she was going to have dinner.

    She planned to have dinner with Xu Boyan.

    Although Lan Guanghua thought the girl was overconfident, he took out the test paper: "a combined science paper worth 300 points."

    There were three pages total, for Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.

    Lu Qingyi picked up the pen and began to write on the test paper quickly, her speed was as if she didn¡¯t need to think at all.

    About twenty minutes per page, in less than an hour, she had finished all three pages.

    Lu Qingyi twisted her neck and got up nonchalantly: "I¡¯m going first, 250."

    250?

    Yang Liu and Lan Guanghua looked at each other in confusion, is she cursing at them?

    Lan Guanghua quickly went over Lu Qingyi¡¯s answers and found that they were all correct.

    She had left one question worth 10 points in each subject blank, two fill-in-the-blank questions worth 3 points each, and one choice question in Chemistry left blank, scoring a total of 250 points.

    Considering the number Lu Qingyi had said before she left, they couldn¡¯t help but admire the magnate.

    "Teacher Yang, you have really picked up a treasure."

    Lan Guanghua said excitedly, caressing the test paper.

    Her score prediction was also very impressive.

    As if she already knew the answers, this girl was really something.

    ¡ª¡ª

    "Sister Qing, is everything alright?"

    The plagiarism-like incident was known to many, and Jiang Yumeng asked out of concern.

    She believed in Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi shook her head: "I¡¯m fine."

    "Did you prove it to the headteacher?"

    Xun Hanyu asked out of curiosity.

    Lu Qingyi hummed lightly.

    "Sister Qing, can you tell me how you manage to score a hundred in every subject?"

    Sharing the sentiments of a small fangirl, Jiang Yumeng¡¯s starry eyes gazed at Lu Qingyi without blinking.

    Lu Qingyi looked down at the novel in her hand, answering softly: "One family must be neatly and uniformly dealt with."

    Jiang Yumeng: "..."

    Xun Hanyu: "..."

    Did the boss intentionally score like this?

    "Lu Qingyi, being in the 20th class and having poor grades won¡¯t matter, but you plagiarizing is wrong."

    Lan Xi dragged Lu Jiayue into the 20th class and arrogantly accused Lu Qingyi.

    Yes, she was the one who reported.

    Whether Lu Qingyi cheated or not was not yet known to Lan Xi, as Lan Guanghua had not had a chance to inform her.

    Lu Qingyi lifted her eyes, smiling ambiguously at the unfamiliar girl before her and then at the guilt-ridden Lu Jiayue. She instantly understood.

    In the final analysis, this incident had something to do with Lu Jiayue.

    "Lu Qingyi, have you received your punishment? Tsk, you¡¯re just a country bumpkin, don¡¯t think I¡¯ll look up to you just because you¡¯re the young miss of the Lu family. At the end of the day, you grew up in the countryside."

    Lan Xi slapped down on Lu Qingyi¡¯s desk, lifting her chin up and posing haughtily.

    "Sister, I... didn¡¯t do it on purpose. Xi is upfront and tends to dislike this kind of thing... I didn¡¯t..."

    Lu Jiayue lowered her head and didn¡¯t dare to look at Lu Qingyi, her tangled hands kept clutching at the corners of her clothes, looking pitifully indecisive.

    "I¡¯m sorry," Lu Qingyi paused, "I didn¡¯t receive any punishment, and I¡¯ve verified the authenticity of my score with the headteacher."

    "Hey, are you jealous because your score isn¡¯t as high as sister Qing¡¯s?"

    Jiang Yumeng spoke up with obvious dislike.

    She had disliked Lan Xi for not just a day or two, coming over to mock the 20th class for no reason, making it seem like she felt superior for being in the 1st class.

    Her score wasn¡¯t even that good.

    "Lan Xi, is this fun?" Xun Hanyu frowned, "The 20th class isn¡¯t somewhere you can just barge into."

    "Lan Xi, we¡¯re also human in the 20th class, please respect us."

    "I¡¯ve been tolerating you for not just a day or two."

    "Get out of the 20th class and go back to your own 1st class."

    "This time I really don¡¯t want to put up with it."

    "Pah, do you all think you¡¯re all that noble in the 1st class?"

    "Our score may not be good, but that doesn¡¯t mean we can tolerate your repeated humiliations."

    The students of the 20th class were quickly upset, Lan Xi had come to mock the 20th class time and time again, acting all high and mighty.

    The 20th class finally had a high-scoring student emerge, and she actually came over to accuse someone of cheating before the headteacher had even spoken.

    "Pah, all of you in the 20th class are nothing but trash."

    The attitude of the 20th class made her feel somewhat humiliated.

    "Sorry, Xi always speaks like this, let me apologize for her."

    Lu Jiayue bowed slightly, saying extremely apologetically.

    "Yueyue, let¡¯s go."

    Lan Xi furrowed her brows and walked away, dragging Lu Jiayue with her.

    Lu Jiayue was just too kind-hearted, what harm was there in her calling those who didn¡¯t study hard and had poor grades, trash?

 Chapter 17: Principal Hardrickâ€™s Organized Notes_1

    Chapter 17: Principal Hardrick¡¯s Organized Notes_1"Damn, I can¡¯t figure out how Jiayue could ever become best friends with someone like Lan Xi."

    "Jiayue is kind-hearted, beautiful, and also academically successful."

    "Ugh, Lan Xi is outrageous, just because the dean of discipline is her uncle."

    "If I can¡¯t hold back any longer, I might just beat her up."

    Jiang Yumeng asked with concern again, "Qingyi, are you really okay?"

    After all, if the dean of discipline were to unjustly favor Lan Xi due to their relationship, then it would be confirmed that Lu Qingyi cheated.

    "I¡¯m fine," Lu Qingyi raised an eyebrow, "or are you hoping that I¡¯m not?"

    "Of course not." Jiang Yumeng shook her head, looking absolutely certain.

    She could testify that Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t cheat. With her impressive notes, how bad could her grades be?

    "Do you want to go to university?"

    Lu Qingyi twirled her pen, looking at Jiang Yumeng with a teasing smile.

    A lot of people have questioned her, but few truly believed in her.

    She had to admit, feeling believed in was truly wonderful.

    "Of course, I¡¯ve always had a dream of becoming a doctor since I was little."

    Jiang Yumeng said with a sad expression, lamenting that she might never become a doctor.

    Her grades are too poor.

    "My grandpa was a doctor and I learned some basic medical knowledge from him when I was little."

    Jiang Yumeng spoke somewhat embarrassed.

    "Do you want to go to medical school? Do you want to join a medical organization?"

    This girl has quite a spirit, Lu Qingyi asked casually.

    Having excellent medical skills is not enough for someone in a medical organization, the most important thing is character.

    After all, the research in medical organizations is confidential, people with strong greed can easily harbor ill intentions.

    Jiang Yumeng has a pretty good character.

    Jiang Yumeng shook her head vigorously upon hearing this, "No, no, no, I¡¯m not good enough."

    What kind of place is a medical organization?

    It¡¯s a place like heaven, a dream for many medical students. Is that a place you can enter just because you want to?

    As for a medical school, she could fantasize about it, but she didn¡¯t dare to even think about a medical organization.

    Doctor L, a legendary figure, is at the core of the medical organization.

    "Huh," Lu Qingyi chuckled, "Study hard, pass the medical school, and you¡¯ll enter the medical organization."

    Lu Qingyi pulled out a thick notebook from her drawer. The cover was somewhat old, showing some age. Her voice was confident.

    "What¡¯s this?" Jiang Yumeng blinked, her attention was completely drawn to the notebook.

    "Notes for college entrance examination, personally organized by Principal Hardrick."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s voice was plain, without any fluctuation.

    Ha... Hardrick?

    Jiang Yumeng was a bit stunned.

    Did she hear it wrong just now?

    What did Lu Qingyi say?

    She said this was personally organized by Principal Hardrick.

    Jiang Yumeng asked uncertainly, "You¡¯re talking about Principal Hardrick?"

    "Yeah, he organized it, there are many key points. If you understand all of them, getting into medical school shouldn¡¯t be a problem."

    Lu Qingyi nodded.

    She was smart and studious since she was a child, and finished middle school knowledge very early. Lun Boyan then organized a set of high school knowledge points for her to self-study, the main reason why she took the college entrance examination right after finishing middle school was also because of Lun Boyan.

    "Qingyi, are you kidding me?"

    Jiang Yumeng laughed awkwardly.

    "Qingyi, Principal Hardrick is a revered figure, you shouldn¡¯t talk nonsense about him, it¡¯s bad."

    Xun Hanyu looked at Lu Qingyi, then lowered his voice.

    Principal Hardrick is not horrifying, but his successful students certainly are.

    It¡¯s heard that the terrifying master of the Xu Family in Kyoto was also a student of Principal Hardrick.

    Lu Qingyi pursed her lips, not saying a word. It¡¯s hard living in an era where people don¡¯t believe the truth.

    She has it tough.

    What¡¯s so scary about that old fool Hardrick, oh he¡¯s so immature.

    With a heap of reasons for her to go back, there¡¯s nothing Hardrick wouldn¡¯t do, from playing the victim to throwing tantrums.

    "Qingyi, may I have a look?"

    Putting aside the topic of Principal Hardrick, Xun Hanyu looked at the notebook with beaming eyes.

    After reading Lu Qingyi¡¯s notebook before, he did start to understand a lot more and made some progress. S~ea??h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s notes were really helpful.

    "You can look if you want, you can share it with each other."

    Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t care that much about the notebook, anyway, she didn¡¯t need it now.

    She found it while cleaning her grandma¡¯s house and just brought it along.

    "Thank you, but, Qingyi, I¡¯m really curious, why didn¡¯t you continue your studies after graduating from middle school?"

    Xun Hanyu excitedly said his thanks, yet he was also curious.

    Lu Qingyi laughed lightly, "Why not continue?"

    She just didn¡¯t attend high school, it¡¯s not like she said she wouldn¡¯t study after middle school.

    "Lu Jiayue said that you stopped studying after middle school, and you also said you never attended high school."

    Xun Hanyu was a bit stunned, wearing a confused expression.

    "I took the college entrance examination right after middle school."

    Lu Qingyi raised her eyebrow and said somewhat teasingly.

    Telling the truth, but nobody believes it.

    "So, should you have graduated from university by now? Then why are you back in high school?"

    Xun Hanyu clearly didn¡¯t believe it, he stared at Lu Qingyi and asked.

    You are supposed to be around fifteen or sixteen when you graduate from middle school. Lu Qingyi is nineteen now, even if she hasn¡¯t graduated, she should be in her senior year of university. Shouldn¡¯t she be out on internships?

    Why on earth would she come back to high school and be in Grade 12?

    "You can just treat it as a joke."

    Lu Qingyi shook her head, she was not a person who liked to explain.

    She started school earlier than most, and she skipped a few grades. She finished her credits ahead of time and was tricked by Lun Boyan into becoming a professor at Hardrick when she was seventeen.

    However, she didn¡¯t have many classes, just one class per week. She spent the rest of her time on other matters.

    "Qingyi, can I ask you about the things I don¡¯t understand?"

    Coming from a poor student, even though the easy-to-understand notes can be understood, there are still many things that are not understood.

    Science is difficult.

    Lu Qingyi nodded: "Sure."

    But at the same time, she felt a bit of a headache. Would Jiang Yumeng understand her if she taught her using the Hardrick method?

    Hardrick is a top-notch institution, and its students are all excellent.

    "Qingyi, I¡¯m curious about your relationship with Lu Jiayue. Do you not like her or does she not like you?"

    Xun Hanyu was quite fond of Jiayue. Now that he likes another girl who happens to be Jiayue¡¯s sister, he wondered about it.

    Xun Hanyu¡¯s fondness for Jiayue and Lu Qingyi was not of a romantic nature, he simply admired their good grades.

    The sort of admiration a poor student has for top students.

    Lu Qingyi replied with a question: "You like her?"

    She raised her eyebrows, looking amused at Xun Hanyu.

    Lu Jiayue was beautiful, a good student, and multi-talented. She was indeed quite likable.

    However, if she was too scheming and acted too innocent, then that wouldn¡¯t be so good...

 Chapter 18: Lin Yuanhang_1, Completely Ignored in 2018

    Chapter 18: Lin Yuanhang_1, Completely Ignored in 2018On Saturday night, Lu Qingyi leaned against the old locust tree in front of the snack shop with a crossbody bag in tow, looking indifferent.

    After the last class on Saturday afternoon, they would have free time.

    Whether they wanted to leave or stay in school, the school didn¡¯t mind.

    They were only required to return to the dormitory before 9:30pm.

    "What would the little one like to eat?"

    Xu Boyan changed into a casual top, pocketed one hand, and looked at Lu Qingyi with a smile.

    Lu Qingyi tilted her head, "Anything is fine?"

    Her expression was slightly glittering.

    Although she was not sure what Xu Boyan¡¯s background was, she knew from the first time they met that he was not an ordinary man; he must come from a prominent family.

    People from prestigious families usually accompanied rare and treasured delicacies. The food she had there was usually take-outs from expensive restaurants.

    Xu Boyan laughed, "Hmm, since we are celebrating our little friend¡¯s good grades, her opinion matters the most."

    Lin Yuanhang looked eager, watching the two standing opposite each other.

    He sighed internally, they seemed like a pretty good match.

    Both of them were attractive individuals.

    While he sighed, he also felt somewhat suffocated, it seemed like both of them had ignored him.

    Lu Qingyi tilted her head in thought for a moment before saying, "I would like to eat hot pot."

    "You pick the place?" Xu Boyan raised his chin and asked.

    "Um, shall we go now?"

    Lu Qingyi nodded, with a natural ease.

    "Sure."

    Xu Boyan, with his distinct knuckle, grabbed the keys on the table and made to leave.

    Lu Qingyi followed closely behind.

    Lin Yuanhang: "..."

    Hey, have you guys forgotten me?

    Lin Yuanhang watched their receding figures until they disappeared from his sight.

    He felt a sense of desolation.

    He had been abandoned, cast aside...

    He thought they would remember him, but they didn¡¯t!

    "Shouldn¡¯t we call him?"

    Once in the car, with the seatbelt fastened, Lu Qingyi asked, looking somewhat confused.

    The first time they met, it was Lin Yuanhang who drove. Now, seeing Xu Boyan holding the keys and heading to the driver¡¯s seat, she recalled Lin Yuanhang.

    "He said he¡¯s not hungry; he¡¯s on a diet."

    Xu Boyan said nonchalantly, picked up his mobile phone, and swiftly sent a text message.

    At this remark, Lu Qingyi frowned, somewhat puzzled.

    Isn¡¯t dieting typically something girls do? Why would a man need to go on a diet? Moreover, Lin Yuanhang wasn¡¯t fat at all.

    Inside the snack shop, Lin Yuanhang was ecstatic upon hearing his phone beep heralding a new message. He excitedly unlocked his phone only to be met with a stiff smile.

    The sender was indeed exciting, but the content of the message was a huge letdown.

    [Take care of your dinner. If the little one asks, tell her you aren¡¯t hungry and you¡¯re on a diet.]

    Not hungry?

    On a diet?

    Lin Yuanhang glared intently at these four words, almost as if he could bore holes into them with his stare.

    He was very hungry right now, and he didn¡¯t need to diet.

    Ahhh!

    Fourth brother is too horrible!

    "What¡¯s the little one thinking about?"

    Xu Boyan looked at Lu Qingyi, who was in a daze, and couldn¡¯t help but ask. S§×ar?h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "I was wondering, how did you and Lin Yuanhang get hooked up?"

    Lu Qingyi raised her eyes, looking somewhat puzzled.

    The man before her concealed his sharpness with a smile, though he often smiled at her, she knew he was not a gentleman; he was a man of few words.

    Lin Yuanhang was a chatty, energetic young man.

    How did two people with such different personalities wind up together?

    She was quite curious.

    "If I said, he clung to me unabashedly, would you believe it?"

    Xu Boyan chuckled, half-jokingly.

    In actuality, Lin Yuanhang¡¯s relationship with him was indeed related to his talkativeness.

    Lin Yuanhang was particularly accustomed to his ways. When he hesitated to say more, it was Lin Yuanhang who often translated for him.

    Lu Qingyi: "Believe it or not."

    "The car can¡¯t go any further, little one."

    Xu Boyan stopped the car and turned to look at Lu Qingyi.

    He was following the route as directed by Lu Qingyi, and they ended up in a somewhat remote location. The narrow alleyway wasn¡¯t wide enough for the car.

    "Ah, can we walk?" Lu Qingyi looked at the man somewhat uncertainly.

    She could walk, but she wasn¡¯t sure if Xu Boyan was willing to.

    "Sure."

    Xu Boyan reversed the car and found a place to park.

    "When I was young, I used to come here with my grandma."

    Lu Qingyi opened her arms, head raised, squinting her eyes.

    The familiar streets, even the air carried a familiar smell.

    Although the old alleyway was secluded, the snacks inside were not only affordable but also genuine and delicious.

    Her grandma liked to bring her here a lot.

    Anyang Town isn¡¯t too far from Jin City.

    Xu Boyan couldn¡¯t help but stretch out his hand and ruffle Lu Qingyi¡¯s hair, softening his gaze.

    As a child, all her love came from her grandma. She would always have her grandma in her heart.

    He felt a little sorry for the little one.

    "Xiaoyi, it¡¯s been a long time since you last visited. Where¡¯s your grandma?"

    Unnoticed, they were standing in front of a hot pot restaurant. The boss, seeing Lu Qingyi, waved enthusiastically.

    The boss was an old man around sixty years old. He used to work with her grandma. After teaching for a few years, he quit his job and opened his own hot pot restaurant.

    Grandma?

    Lu Qingyi hid the sadness in her eyes.

    The funeral was very simple, with just a few old neighbors attending. Yao Meishu and Lu Yao also came back.

    It was a very simple affair, without any fanfare.

    Many of their acquaintances did not know of the news.

    "Is this your boyfriend? He¡¯s quite handsome."

    The boss noticed the man standing next to Lu Qingyi and asked.

    "No." Lu Qingyi shook her head, then turned to Xu Boyan and asked, "Do you have any dietary restrictions?"

    She picked up a plate and began selecting skewers of meat.

    "No, just pick whatever you like."

    Hot pot was considered a novelty for him. He hadn¡¯t eaten it before due to its strong flavor.

    Lu Qingyi nodded and, paying no further attention to Xu Boyan, started picking out what she liked.

    Lu Qingyi loved spicy food. After asking Xu Boyan¡¯s preference, she ordered a spicy hot pot base.

    Xu Boyan maintained his outward calm, but inside, emotions were stirring.

    If Lin Yuanhang were here, he would surely blurt out:

    Damn! Fourth Bro, I thought you can¡¯t eat spicy food!

    The red chili oil with the meat skewers bubbling in it.

    "Have you never had this before?"

    While boiling the meat skewers, Lu Qingyi turned to look at the motionless man. She suddenly found the situation somewhat amusing.

    Xu Boyan admitted: "No."

    "Try this, I think it¡¯s really delicious."

    Lu Qingyi scooped up a skewer of lamb and handed it to Xu Boyan.

    Xu Boyan hesitated for a few seconds before finally reaching out to take the skewer.

    He looked somewhat conflicted.

    To eat or not to eat?

    After taking a small bite, a strong spiciness filled his mouth. Xu Boyan felt like he was about to breathe fire.

    It was very spicy.

    He pretended to be calm and took a sip of water, trying to appear normal.

 Chapter 19 - 019 If youâ€™re not in class one... _1

    Chapter 19: 019 If you¡¯re not in class one... _1"You can¡¯t eat spicy food?"

    No matter how well Xu Boyan tried to disguise it, Lu Qingyi could tell in an instant that something was off.

    She was good at watching and observing.

    "No, it tastes really good."

    Although his cover was blown, Xu Boyan maintained his composure while speaking.

    For the first time, he found it embarrassing to be unable to handle spicy food.

    Lu Qingyi looked at Xu Boyan and frowned slightly.

    "Eat this."

    Lu Qingyi got a bowl of clear soup, rinsed the meat skewers in it, and handed it to Xu Boyan.

    Xu Boyan cracked a smile, "Thanks, kid."

    The kid seems to be observant.

    Without saying a word, Lu Qingyi continued eating and preparing skewers for Xu Boyan. The time at the hotpot restaurant swiftly came to an end.

    Xu Boyan was in a good mood.

    "You could have told me you can¡¯t handle spicy food. There¡¯s no need to tough it out for me. I could have ordered a half spicy, half mild soup base."

    Only once they were in the car, Lu Qingyi decided to speak up.

    She was secretly touched. Other than her grandmother, no one would accommodate her for simply being Lu Qingyi.

    Xu Boyan chuckled lightly, "Okay, I¡¯ll remember to tell you next time."

    The kid is pretty caring.

    "Kid, tell me what you like, and I¡¯ll get it for you."

    Driving past a shopping mall, Xu Boyan stopped the car and turned his head to look at the girl.

    Lu Qingyi shook her head, "No need, let¡¯s just go back to school."

    She could afford to buy the things she liked. She had the means to buy what she desired.

    "Okay."

    Xu Boyan did not insist, although he really wanted to buy something for the kid.

    "Fourth bro, fourth bro, you guys are finally back."

    Lin Yuanhang was whining all the time and looked like he was about to burst into tears the moment he saw Xu Boyan and Lu Qingyi.

    There was only one car, and when Xu Boyan drove off, he was left stranded.

    Getting back to school from the roadside was quite a trek. sea??h th§× N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    As a wealthy lad from Kyoto, he had never hailed a taxi and didn¡¯t even know how to go about it.

    Lu Qingyi stared at Lin Yuanhang for a few seconds, "You¡¯re not fat."

    Damn right, he knew that he wasn¡¯t overweight and never considered losing weight!

    Lin Yuanhang was yelling in his mind, but held his tongue when he saw Xu Boyan¡¯s calm face and simply swallowed his complaints.

    "Haha, Qingyi is right, but... I still want to be a bit skinnier."

    Lin Yuanhang laughed awkwardly and backed down under Xu Boyan¡¯s gaze.

    "Is the kid ready to leave now?"

    Xu Boyan took out a bag of White Rabbit Creamy Candy from the drawer and handed it to Lu Qingyi.

    "Thank you." With no hint of modesty, Lu Qingyi accepted his offer. "I¡¯ll be heading back to the dorm first."

    ¡ª¡ª

    The atmosphere in dorm 202 was lively, filled with music and laughter.

    Lu Qingyi frowned, hesitating to open the door.

    It was far too noisy.

    "Lu Qingyi, you¡¯re back?"

    Lin Yiran suddenly opened the door from the inside and locked eyes with Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi nodded, "Yeah."

    She paced to her own bed.

    A fluffy carpet was spread out on the floor, where Qi Zhen and Luo Jia sat with a small table covered in snacks between them, their phones playing music.

    "Want to join us?"

    Seeing Lu Qingyi, Luo Jia habitually offered an invitation.

    Ever since they moved in, Lu Qingyi had kept to herself, always coming back to the dorm to rest at set times in the afternoon and evening.

    She always sat alone with a book without saying a word; there was virtually no interaction between her and the rest of them.

    Lu Qingyi gave them a flat, noncommittal glance before putting on her headphones, "No need."

    "The Lu family¡¯s genes are predictable."

    Qi Zhen crossed her arms, a sarcastic look in her eyes as she stared at Lu Qingyi.

    She didn¡¯t like Lu Qingyi very much.

    Upon hearing that, Lu Qingyi looked up at Qi Zhen.

    Indeed.

    The Lu family had pretty good genes. Lu Yao and Yao Meishu were both university graduates and their kids were no slackers either.

    Even those who didn¡¯t study still had good genes.

    Genetics is a formidable thing.

    "To be honest, I don¡¯t like you."

    Qi Zhen was brutal in her honesty, a smirk cornering her lips.

    With a slight curving of her lips, Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t seem overly perturbed.

    She had plenty of detractors. One more or one less Qi Zhen didn¡¯t matter.

    She admired Qi Zhen¡¯s plain-spokenness. At least she had the guts to speak her mind.

    Unlike Lu Jiayue who was all saintly and pretentious.

    "Zhen Zhen..."

    Lin Yiran frowned and pulled at Qi Zhen¡¯s sleeve.

    She didn¡¯t really like a person who didn¡¯t fit in either. But she didn¡¯t detest Lu Qingyi.

    They were dorm mates after all. Certain words could ruin the harmony in the dorm.

    "You¡¯re allowed to dislike me, but I hope you won¡¯t disturb me. As I¡¯ve mentioned before, I¡¯m not lonely and I don¡¯t need any friends."

    Lu Qingyi took off her headphones, her lips pursed as she spoke.

    Others¡¯ feelings about her were their business and had nothing to do with her.

    As long as they didn¡¯t bother her, they could feel however they liked.

    "Lu Qingyi, you¡¯re really strong in biology, chemistry, and physics. Could you share some study tips?"

    After a few seconds of silence, Luo Jia couldn¡¯t keep it in any longer and asked.

    The first time she saw Lu Qingyi¡¯s grades, she wanted to ask her about her study methods. But she never found the right opportunity.

    "You should ask Lu Jiayue."

    She had a good memory. Even though she rarely interacted with others in the dorm, she could still remember their names and classes.

    She knew that Luo Jia was in class one.

    Anyone related to Lu Jiayue didn¡¯t interest her much.

    Luo Jia pursed her lips, "She said she doesn¡¯t have any study tips."

    Although she was in class one, her grades were the worst there.

    She¡¯d thought about studying harder, but how simple could science subjects be? Each day she spent grinding through problems, but her grades hardly improved.

    Lu Jiayue had good grades and was easy to talk to. Luo Jia had asked her before, but Lu Jiayue said she had no particular study methods ¡ª she claimed she just understood everything after the lesson.

    "If she doesn¡¯t have any, why do you think I could have any?"

    Lu Qingyi chuckled softly.

    No study tips?

    Ha, she clearly just doesn¡¯t want to teach.

    Even geniuses need a good study method.

    Luo Jia bit her lip and kept silent.

    It was Lu Jiayue who suggested it.

    She¡¯d said that Lu Qingyi must have a good studying method to turn her grades around in such a short time.

    Lu Jiayue had shown her Lu Qingyi¡¯s old report cards.

    From the time she entered school, her grades were always in the single digits. Then, they were all zeros¡ªincredibly striking.

    She could hardly get anything right even from guessing.

    "Jiajia, what study methods could she have? She¡¯s always engrossed in romance novels. Even if Lu Jiayue had studying methods, she wouldn¡¯t share."

    Qi Zhen saw things pretty clear. She knew that Lu Jiayue wasn¡¯t a generous person.

    Lin Yiran glanced at Lu Qingyi, "Lu Qingyi, didn¡¯t our teacher always tell us to help each other?"

    Good things could be shared after all.

    "If you weren¡¯t in class one, I believe I¡¯d be more than happy to share my study methods with you."

    Leaning against the iron post of her bed, Lu Qingyi slightly hooked the corner of her mouth, jokingly saying.

 Chapter 20: Breakfast handmade by 020 Mom_1

    Chapter 20: Breakfast handmade by 020 Mom_1Luo Jia was somewhat stunned, unable to understand what Lu Qingyi meant, "What do you mean?"

    What does she mean by ¡¯ if you¡¯re not in the first class¡¯...

    Lu Qingyi smirked, "What I mean is, I really loathe Lu Jiayue."

    I loathe her sweet and innocent act.

    Her dislike of Lu Jiayue is no secret, she is capable of making it known outright.

    As for Lu Jiayue...

    Tch, tch.

    "Sisterly discord? Or are you jealous that Lu Jiayue gets more attention than you?"

    Qi Zhen chuckled lightly, a hint of sarcasm showing in her smirk.

    She had some idea about the dynamics of the Lu Family.

    Lu Jiayue was the one everyone doted on, raised like a princess by Lu Yao and Yao Meishu, and had been the center of attention since she was young.

    Beautiful, academically talented, multi-talented, even her words sounded pleasing.

    Yet Lu Qingyi was shunned, raised by her grandmother, constantly faced indifference from Lu Yao and Yao Meishu.

    If Lu Qingyi were jealous, Qi Zhen would think it quite ordinary.

    "Jealous?" Lu Qingyi chuckled, "Maybe I was, but not anymore."

    She admits, the Lu Qingyi before the age of ten was jealous - insanely jealous of Lu Jiayue, who received all the love she had been longing for.

    They were both daughters of the same family. She believed she was no less capable than Lu Jiayue but Lu Yao and Yao Meishu¡¯s love was always for Jiayue.

    An impressive report card, awards from school activities, theatre certificates, positive remarks from teachers at end of semester...

    She had put them in front of Yao Meishu with great anticipation, but in the end, they were all criticized...

    Lu Qingyi after the age of ten gradually let it go.

    Family ties...

    This was something she would no longer crave.

    After skipping grades , at thirteen, she successfully got into Hardrick, becoming the youngest student in Hardrick¡¯s history

    The more she was exposed to, the broader her perspective became.

    All she cares is to become stronger. Others were unreliable, she could only rely on herself.

    Lin Yiran frowned, "I think Lu Jiayue treats you well."

    She thought Jiayue had a good personality and had seen how worried Jiayue looked when she hurriedly ran to class twenty.

    Lu Qingyi glanced at Lin Yiran, "Indeed, very good."

    She seemed good from both surface and behind, always gentle and considerate. If her IQ was lower, she might be deceived by Lu Jiayue.

    "Do you have some misunderstanding with her?"

    Luo Jia also thought Lu Jiayue was good, she just didn¡¯t like to share her study methods.

    She didn¡¯t think it was wrong, she just felt a bit sad.

    Lu Qingyi chuckled lightly, didn¡¯t say anything more, and put on her headphones.

    She had hidden it for so long, she must be very capable.

    ¡ª¡ª

    "Sister, here¡¯s your breakfast. It¡¯s made by mom."

    Early the next morning, upon descending the stairs, Lu Qingyi saw Lu Jiayue who was holding a plastic bag with a smile twinkling in her eyes.

    Lu Qingyi yawned and looked at Lu Jiayue nonchalantly.

    "Mom rarely cooks. Maybe she was in a good mood and made me breakfast today. There¡¯s too much, so I made you a portion. It¡¯s still hot."

    Lu Jiayue had a sweet smile on her face, holding up the plastic bag, full of care in her tone.

    "If she knew this, she wouldn¡¯t be too pleased."

    Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t reach out, she looked at Lu Jiayue with a sardonic smile.

    Lu Jiayue¡¯s face stiffened a bit, "Sister, I know mom doesn¡¯t like you, but you can¡¯t blame everything on me."

    Her eyebrows drooped, lips tightly pressed, a picture of wronged and suffering.

    The students get up early, a few girls were looking their way, whispering to each other.

    Lu Jiayue had always been the center of attention, almost all the students in the school knew her.

    "Isn¡¯t that Lu Jiayue?"

    "Who is that girl next to her? They actually look a bit alike."

    "I heard Lu Jiayue has a sister, could it be her?"

    "They seem not to get along so well."

    "Lu Jiayue seems to be bullied, doesn¡¯t she? She looks upset."

    Lu Qingyi stared at Lu Jiayue. "Are you satisfied with this?"

    The surrounding gazes and discussions, Lu Qingyi took all of it in her stride, she asked Lu Jiayue with a chuckle.

    What are rumors and gossip?

    Even if the rumors painted her as an ingrate, she could choose to ignore them.

    It doesn¡¯t matter.

    "Sister, I don¡¯t know what you mean, I just wanted to bring you breakfast."

    Lu Jiayue kept her head low with a tiny smirk of satisfaction. When she lifted her head, her eyes were full of innocence.

    Her pitiful eyes welling up with tears.

    "Lu Jiayue, to others you may be the talented beauty but in my eyes, you¡¯re nothing more than a hypocrite."

    "If you dislike me, you could just avoid me. There¡¯s no need to pretend, it disgusts me."

    "I, Lu Qingyi, have no desire for the Lu family or for the indifference from Lu Yao and Yao Meishu. It is not of significance to me. My warning to you is merely due to our thin blood relation."

    Lu Qingyi looked at Lu Jiayue as she said this, taking her time with every word.

    She is not virtuous, if it was not for her regard for her grandmother¡¯s wishes and the thin blood tie, how could Jiayue live so lavishly?

    "Lu Qingyi, it¡¯s enough that you don¡¯t fit in the dorm, but now you¡¯re mocking your own sister too. Jiayue was just being kind by offering you breakfast."

    Lin Yiran couldn¡¯t take it anymore, she walked over and stood in front of Jiayue.

    She observed all the interactions between the two.

    Lu Qingyi chuckled, "Huh."

    The weak and the tearful often won sympathy and partiality, she had always known this.

    But she despised it, though Lu Jiayue seemed to love using this tactic. S§×ar?h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Even though Lu Yao and Yao Meishu had been indifferent to her in the past, most of the time they just ignored her.

    The few times she was punished was all due to Lu Jiayue¡¯s ready tears.

    "I used to think your personality was quite good, but now I realize I was mistaken."

    Lin Yiran frowned and said.

    When Lu Qingyi first moved into dorm 202, she was aloof and distant, unapproachable, but Lin Yiran truly thought she was cool.

    Despite being regarded as a goddess by everyone in the school, Lin Yiran leaned towards Jiayue.

    Lu Qingyi smirked, she gave Jiayue a meaningful glance, "Indeed, you¡¯ve got it wrong."

    A double standard comment.

    Indeed, Lin Yiran had got it wrong.

    She was not a nice person and sometimes even she found herself frightening.

    Jiayue was not as kind-hearted as she appeared either.

    Whether she understands or not, it now comes down to Lin Yiran.

    "Um... classmate, my sister is always like this, I¡¯m used to it."

    Lu Jiayue¡¯s eyes flashed a trace of delight, she gently tugged at Lin Yiran¡¯s sleeve, with a soft voice.

 Chapter 21 - 021 this is my food allowance_1

    Chapter 21: 021 this is my food allowance_1Lin Yiran heaved a soft sigh, "You really are kind-hearted."

    It was quite normal for Lu Jiayue not to recognize Lin Yiran.

    Lu Qingyi subtly curled her lips, toying with her phone in her hand, not looking at Lin Yiran and Lu Jiayue.

    She furrowed her brows, replying to phone messages with some irritation.

    "Sister, just have it." Lu Jiayue blinked, lifting the plastic bag to Lu Qingyi¡¯s face once again.

    "Sister Qingyi, I brought you breakfast."

    Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t have the habit of eating breakfast, she usually went straight to the classroom after getting up.

    Jiang Yumeng found this out accidentally and took upon herself the task of buying breakfast for Lu Qingyi.

    The noble excuse: not eating breakfast is not good for the stomach.

    Today, she didn¡¯t see Lu Qingyi in the classroom, so she came to the dormitory building with the breakfast in her hands.

    Sharp-eyed as she was, she spotted Lu Qingyi at first sight and waved at her happily.

    "Someone brought me breakfast."

    Lu Qingyi shoved her phone into her pocket and strode towards Jiang Yumeng.

    Lu Jiayue¡¯s face stiffened, she bit her lip, a fleeting flash of anger in her eyes.

    Lu Qingyi truly was ungrateful.

    "Oh, well then, I¡¯ll give the breakfast to someone else."

    Lu Jiayue forced a smile at Lin Yiran, then walked away with her head down.

    Lin Yiran found it rather heartbreaking.

    In a place where no one could see her, Lu Jiayue angrily tossed the plastic bag into the trash.

    "Lu Qingyi, you truly are ungrateful. One day, I will see you succumb."

    She detested Lu Qingyi¡¯s aloof and indifferent manner.

    So cold and arrogant, ha.

    A girl who grew up in the countryside, what is she putting on airs for?

    "Sister Qingyi, was that Lu Jiayue just now?"

    Jiang Yumeng asked, somewhat perplexed.

    It seemed like Lu Jiayue was holding breakfast in her hand.

    "Mm," Lu Qingyi effortlessly took the breakfast from Jiang Yumeng, "you should head to the classroom first."

    Jiang Yumeng bought slightly too much breakfast, and she suddenly thought of Xu Boyan.

    She had been eating at Xu Boyan¡¯s place all the time and never contributed a penny for any meal.

    "Aren¡¯t you heading to the classroom, little one?"

    Xu Boyan was in good spirits as it was rare to see Lu Qingyi in the morning.

    Lu Qingyi would come for lunch and dinner, but she never came in the morning.

    Lu Qingyi asked, "Have you had breakfast?"

    "What, the little one wants to treat me to breakfast?"

    Xu Boyan¡¯s gaze fell on the plastic bag Lu Qingyi was carrying and he chuckled.

    "Mm, I¡¯m not sure if you¡¯ll like it."

    Lu Qingyi placed the plastic bag on the table, looking a little unsure.

    The meals on Xu Boyan¡¯s table were always of high-end dishes, never ordinary takeaways.

    She wondered if Xu Boyan would be used to soymilk buns.

    "I quite like them, thank you, little one."

    I like anything that comes from you.

    Xu Boyan gracefully picked up a bun and dipped it in soymilk, starting to eat.

    His movements were not unrefined, but rather pleasing to the eye.

    Lu Qingyi bit her lip, her gaze fixed on Xu Boyan for several seconds, then she pulled out a bank card from the bag and placed it on the table.

    Xu Boyan eyed the bank card, lifted an eyebrow, and looked at Lu Qingyi with amusement, "Is the little one trying to be my sugar mama?"

    A sugar mama?

    Tsk, hardly.

    Lu Qingyi scoffed inwardly.

    "No, this is for my food expenses," Lu Qingyi shook her head and said.

    Xu Boyan¡¯s takeout meals were exceptionally delicious, so much so that she had a second helping after her first.

    So much so that she had never been to the cafeteria, she had always been freeloading at Xu Boyan¡¯s place.

    Being a moocher didn¡¯t feel right, Lu Qingyi felt she should pay some food expenses.

    "The little one is quite rich."

    Xu Boyan picked up the bank card and toyed with it in his hand.

    The bank card looked mundane and no different from regular bank cards, but a closer look would reveal certain differences.

    Lu Qingyi nodded, "It¡¯s alright."

    She never felt she was short of money, in fact, she didn¡¯t even know how much money she actually had.

    She had five or six bank cards, each serving a different purpose.

    "But, I can still afford to take care of a little one."

    Xu Boyan chuckled, stood up and tucked the bank card into Lu Qingyi¡¯s pocket.

    His action was so swift that Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t have time react.

    Lu Qingyi frowned, "If you don¡¯t want it, I won¡¯t come here to eat in the future."

    She wasn¡¯t used to being in debt to anyone.

    She didn¡¯t think about it before, but now that she had, she definitely wanted to pay.

    Xu Boyan stretched out his hand towards Lu Qingyi without a change of expression, "Hand it over."

    He didn¡¯t want the little one to stop coming in the future.

    "The PIN is six eights."

    Lu Qingyi took the bank card from her pocket and handed it to Xu Boyan.

    Xu Boyan nodded, "Alright, I¡¯ll remember."

    The little one is quite interesting indeed.

    There were a few students in the small shop in the morning. Luo Jia looked shocked as she watched Lu Qingyi hand the bank card to the shopkeeper. The shopkeeper accepted it with a smile and tucked it into his pocket.

    This felt a little odd.

    What was the relationship between Lu Qingyi and the shopkeeper?

    She didn¡¯t feel like going to the cafeteria this morning, and planned to buy a sandwich and milk tea at the small shop to tide her over, but she saw this scene instead.

    It was perplexing to say the least.

    A rich girl spoiling a gigolo?

    She couldn¡¯t help but think along those lines.

    Watching Lu Qingyi leave, she too left without buying anything.

    "Lu Qingyi, what¡¯s your relationship with the shopkeeper?"

    She caught up with Lu Qingyi¡¯s pace, walking side by side with her.

    The small shop in school was hardly visited, every time she went, there was no one.

    Lu Qingyi raised an eyebrow, her hands in her pockets, and swaggered about, "Are you free?" sea??h th§× N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Her black, short hair complemented her attitude. It gave off a whiff of androgynous charm, quite manly.

    Whoa, so cool!

    Luo Jia was stunned for a moment, she hadn¡¯t expected Lu Qingyi to have that side to her, quite masculine.

    "No, I¡¯m just quite curious."

    Luo Jia shook her head and said.

    She didn¡¯t talk to Lu Qingyi much in the dormitory, although Lu Qingyi¡¯s words last night were somewhat harsh.

    If you weren¡¯t in Class One, I¡¯d be willing to share my study methods with you.

    That hit where it hurt, being the subject of disdain even in Class One.

    "He can¡¯t actually be your boyfriend, right? The gigolo type that you provide for?"

    Luo Jia kept probing. She was quite curious.

    Her female idol used to be Lu Jiayue, but now it had become Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s hundred percent perfect grade report, she was extremely envious.

    They said, everything she wrote was correct, the only deductions were for the parts she didn¡¯t write.

    "I didn¡¯t expect it, but you really like me that much."

    Lu Qingyi paused for a moment, stopped and looked at Luo Jia, a cold smirk on her face.

    "Wow, I think you¡¯re really cool. But you hardly ever talk, I don¡¯t even know how to start a conversation with you."

    Luo Jia scratched the back of her head with a sheepish laugh.

    She didn¡¯t know about Lu Qingyi¡¯s preferences, so she didn¡¯t know how to start a conversation at all.

 Chapter 22: I deleted the 022 post_1

    Chapter 22: I deleted the 022 post_1"Qingyi, was that Luo Jia from class one just now?"

    Jiang Yumeng asked curiously as she saw Lu Qingyi walking into the classroom.

    Luo Jia had been sticking around and talking to Lu Qingyi until they reached the door of class 20 when she reluctantly left.

    "Yep." Lu Qingyi nodded casually.

    "You know each other?" Jiang Yumeng blinked and asked.

    Plotting quietly in her mind.

    Lu Qingyi replied: "We¡¯re dorm mates."

    "If she ever offends you, I apologize for her."

    Jiang Yumeng said seriously.

    Lu Qingyi raised an eyebrow, "You know her?"

    Jiang Yumeng¡¯s eyes flicked with a touch of sadness, "We¡¯ve grown up together."

    She and Luo Jia grew up together, they were childhood friends and their relationship has always been good.

    Ever since they started high school, their relationship has severed. In simple terms, Jiang Yumeng has distanced herself from Luo Jia.

    Luo Jia is in class one, she is in class twenty. She didn¡¯t want Luo Jia to be laughed at for hanging out with people from class twenty, so she distanced herself from her.

    "Qingyi, check the forum."

    Xun Hanyu had been scrolling on his phone with his head lowered when he suddenly passed his phone to Lu Qingyi in astonishment.

    "Tch, I truly can¡¯t believe the rumors spread." Jiang Yumeng craned her neck to see and snorted with disdain.

    Lu Qingyi raised an eyebrow and curled her lips slightly.

    It¡¯s quite interesting.

    There were two pictures in the post. The first one was Lu Jiayue handing Lu Qingyi breakfast, with Lu Qingyi unmoved.

    The second one was Lu Jiayue bowing her head. Her hand tightly holding a plastic bag while Lu Qingyi looked indifferent. Sear?h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    The title was quite eye-catching:

    #Campus Goddess Bullied!#

    And followed by a conspicuous exclamation mark.

    "Qingyi, you didn¡¯t really do something to Lu Jiayue, did you?"

    Xun Hanyu scratched his head and asked uncertainly.

    The post clearly listed the process of Lu Qingyi bullying Lu Jiayue, it was recounted in vivid detail.

    It is true that Lu Qingyi doesn¡¯t like Lu Jiayue.

    "Bullshit, how could Qingyi possibly bully Lu Jiayue?"

    Jiang Yumeng glared fiercely at Xun Hanyu.

    Even if Lu Qingyi really did bully Lu Jiayue, she believes that Lu Qingyi must have been pushed to her limits.

    During their short time together, Jiang Yumeng knew that Lu Qingyi was the type of person who doesn¡¯t bother others unless bothered.

    Lu Qingyi remained silent, her fingers tapping lightly on the keyboard.

    Soon, the post disappeared.

    At the same time, bold characters appeared on a classmate¡¯s phone screen in class 20:

    This kind of trick is rather boring.

    "Oh my god, Qingyi, the post is gone? And even the keywords can¡¯t be searched."

    Xun Hanyu looked shocked as he scrolled through his phone, but was also extremely puzzled.

    The post that was hot a second before disappeared without a trace within a few seconds. It¡¯s simply unfathomable.

    He tried typing "Lu Qingyi", but nothing came up in the search. It seems to have been automatically blocked.

    "Hm." Lu Qingyi said casually, then stood up, her voice somewhat cold. "Some games are quite boring. Scheming behind one¡¯s back, are they too scared to confront me openly?"

    She chuckled lightly, her gaze swept over the short-haired girl sitting at the last table of the second group, then sat down as if nothing happened.

    Does she think she can compete against me?

    Does she have the ability to?

    The short-haired girl lowered her head, biting her lip tightly with a look of surprise and shock in her eyes.

    The bold words that mysteriously appeared on the screen, the post that was mysteriously deleted, and her account was blocked...

    Is this really Lu Qingyi¡¯s doing?

    Could it be that all of this was done by Lu Qingyi?

    "Qingyi, what do you mean?"

    Jiang Yumeng found Lu Qingyi¡¯s words somewhat confusing.

    "Qingyi, did you delete the post?"

    Xun Hanyu understood what Lu Qingyi meant. He looked at Lu Qingyi in surprise.

    Just within a few minutes, the post was deleted by Lu Qingyi? And "Lu Qingyi" has even become a banned word.

    How did she do it?

    Xun Hanyu was utterly shocked.

    Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t hide her actions, she replied nonchalantly: "Yeah, it was quite simple."

    Indeed, deleting a post was indeed quite simple for her.

    "Oh my god, Qingyi, can you teach me?"

    Xun Hanyu was blinking his starry eyes, looking at Lu Qingyi with admiration.

    He had always been quite admiring of hackers and such, always thinking they were cool.

    He wanted to learn, so he could help his dad solve cases, but his dad wouldn¡¯t let him learn.

    "Scram!" Jiang Yumeng kicked Xun Hanyu, "Qingyi, who posted it?"

    Compared to Lu Qingyi¡¯s technical skills, she was more concerned about who actually had the nerve to post such defamatory content about Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi had only been there for a few days and barely spoke to anyone in the class, so who could be so bored?

    Lu Qingyi laughed lightly, opting not to address it, "It¡¯s nothing major, I just hope this kind of thing doesn¡¯t happen again. If you hate me or dislike me, you can tell me directly."

    Perhaps it¡¯s because of Lu Jiayue, Lu Qingyi particularly disliked hypocrites.

    Lu Jiayue often schemed against her when she was a kid, her childhood traumas are largely due to Lu Jiayue.

    The first time she was beaten by Lu Yao and Yao Meishu the catalyst was Lu Jiayue.

    Yet she always maintained an innocent facade, playing the part of the pure and innocent sister.

    "Qingyi, who was it really?"

    Xun Hanyu suddenly realized the crux of the matter and asked with some concern.

    The person who posted the post was clearly someone from class 20.

    "Qingyi, you can tell us."

    Seeing that Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t intend to pursue the matter, Jiang Yumeng felt displeased.

    Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t say anything, simply letting her gaze sweep over the short-haired girl.

    The girl wasn¡¯t particularly beautiful. Her skin was a bit dark, and she wasn¡¯t tall. She seemed to be the quiet and introverted type.

    Lu Qingyi was curious, did she offend this girl in some way?

    "Hey, you, what do you mean?"

    Ye Chenxuan had a keen observance, he has been following the post from being hot to its disappearance, he kept his eyes on Lu Qingyi once he knew the post was deleted by her.

    Noticing Lu Qingyi¡¯s gaze, Ye Chenxuan went straight to the short-haired girl, banged on the desk, his face full of arrogance.

    The short-haired girl looked up and when she saw Ye Chenxuan, she shivered and retreated a little.

    Ye Chenxuan lifted his chin, his voice full of arrogance, "I¡¯ve got Lu Qingyi¡¯s back."

    If there was anything he was good at, it was keeping his promises.

    He lost the bet, and Lu Qingyi¡¯s requirement was to stay away from her. But that didn¡¯t prevent him from helping Lu Qingyi.

    When he lost, he lost. If Lu Qingyi had no requests, he would look out for her.

    "You... what... do you mean?"

    Xia Yin moved further back in her seat, her eyes dodging cautiously and her words stuttering.

    "Did you post that message?"

    Ye Chenxuan glanced in the direction of Lu Qingyi, then looked down at the girl who was trembling slightly.

 Chapter 23 - 023 Extremist Thoughts_1

    Chapter 23: 023 Extremist Thoughts_1"No...Yes, I don¡¯t...I don¡¯t know what you¡¯re talking about."

    As a school tyrant, Xia Yin is terrified of Ye Chenxuan.

    It is mainly because of his high status that no one in Jin City could surpass.

    "What¡¯s going on?"

    "The one who posted it was Xia Yin?"

    "Is that so? Isn¡¯t Xia Yin usually afraid to make big claims?"

    "I¡¯m a bit stunned. Even if the person who posted it was Xia Yin, why would Brother Xuan question her?"

    "Weren¡¯t they on bad terms before?"

    "I¡¯m a bit confused now. I¡¯m muddled."

    The commotion is quite big, many students have heard it clearly, discussing one after the other.

    Many people have also seen the post.

    "Damn, it¡¯s Xia Yin." Xun Hanyu reacted, swearing in a low voice.

    After all, Xia Yin was practically invisible in class 20.

    Lu Qingyi raised her eyebrows, "Who started this?"

    She didn¡¯t wanna stick to it originally, but now that people know, she doesn¡¯t conceal it anymore.

    Really curious.

    "Her name is Xia Yin, her family is rural, and she¡¯s also invisible in the class. She has no friends and has never participated in class activities."

    Jiang Yumeng furrowed her eyebrows, staring at Xia Yin.

    That is about all she knows about Xia Yin.

    "Go ahead, tell me how do you want to die?"

    Ye Chenxuan, unsatisfied, knocked on the table, he wasn¡¯t foolish, he could guess from Xia Yin¡¯s reaction that this matter must have something to do with her.

    Xia Yin kept shaking her head, her eyes full of tears.

    Lu Qingyi slowly stood up, walking straight towards Xia Yin, a faint smile tugging at her lips.

    Arriving before Xia Yin, she didn¡¯t say a word, just stared at her.

    Xia Yin felt a chill in her heart, although Lu Qingyi¡¯s gaze was calm, it resembled that of a director of studies looking at a student who had done something wrong.

    "Hey, who, I¡¯ll stand up for you."

    Ye Chenxuan lifted his chin, his tone full of arrogance.

    "I seem to have said, I hope you can stay out of my sight."

    Lu Qingyi looked at Ye Chenxuan with a smirk, not at all pleased or happy about the help.

    Ye Chenxuan was filled with anger, "I¡¯m helping you."

    Everyone hoped to get involved with him, but not Lu Qingyi; he was kindly helping her, and she was not grateful at all.

    "Why? I¡¯m also from the rural area..."

    Xia Yin¡¯s eyes were a bit red, her voice tiny.

    Looking at how Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t fear Ye Chenxuan at all, she suddenly felt a heavy pressure in her heart.

    Undeniably, the grades in Class 20 were poor, but the families of the students there were pretty decent, only she came from the countryside.

    There is a gap between urban and rural areas, she felt out of place in Class 20.

    "Lu Qingyi, why? Also grown up in the countryside, why are you so lucky? Why do you get to have rich and powerful parents?"

    Xia Yin slowly stood up, looking up at Lu Qingyi, tears kept brimming out.

    "You really are incomprehensible."

    Before Lu Qingyi could speak, Jiang Yumeng got in first.

    She felt Xia Yin¡¯s question was utterly absurd. S~ea??h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Where Lu Qingyi grew up, what her parents did, could Lu Qingyi herself decide that?

    She¡¯s hilarious.

    "I came from a rural area, from the first to the third year of high school, I¡¯ve never had any friends, and no one in the class even talks to me. Why does Lu Qingyi, who only came a few days ago, have friends? And doesn¡¯t respect the person I fear to offend? Why?"

    Xia Yin bit her lip grievously, accusing one sentence at a time.

    Jiang Yumeng: "..."

    What the hell?

    She still remembered when she first arrived in Class 20, she even talked to Xia Yin, but the girl was so introverted that she barely responded.

    "What... I remember when school just started in the first year, you were my desk mate, you didn¡¯t even talk to me when I tried to start a conversation."

    Lin Yingying felt a bit puzzled, she coughed lightly and said.

    After that, Xia Yin still did not respond to her and she found it dull to keep trying and stopped talking to Xia Yin altogether.

    "Right, I also tried to talk to Xia Yin before, but she never batted an eye."

    "Exactly, I thought it was rude and stopped talking to her."

    "We¡¯ve been dormmates for nearly three years, and we¡¯ve had practically zero interactions."

    "..."

    With Lin Yingying¡¯s kickoff, more ongoing discussion followed.

    "I kept ignoring you, so you can¡¯t try to approach me more times?"

    Xia Yin felt extremely wronged, her tears kept falling.

    When she first started high school, her Mandarin was mixed with a heavy accent, which sounded awful. When others talked to her, she dared not respond.

    Then, she practiced Mandarin alone slowly. Her Mandarin is standard now, but she became a lonely person in the class.

    She had no friends, no one to talk to, no one even wanted to be her desk mate. When she tried talking to others, they barely responded.

    After that, she was always alone.

    When Lu Qingyi transferred, hearing that she was also raised in the rural area, Xia Yin thought she finally had a friend.

    Unexpectedly, Lu Qingyi drew people¡¯s attention right upon her arrival, plus she¡¯s Lu Jiayue¡¯s sister.

    Xia Yin felt extremely jealous, until this morning she saw Lu Qingyi and Lu Jiayue, she took their picture and posted it to slander Lu Qingyi.

    "Huh, you¡¯re really hilarious. No one¡¯s gonna bother with your cold ass."

    Jiang Yumeng found it incredibly amusing, no one was so pathetic that they¡¯d bother with someone who didn¡¯t want to be bothered with.

    Moreover, Xia Yin didn¡¯t offer any help.

    "Why can Lu Qingyi then?" Xia Yin asked somewhat indignantly.

    "Do you look as good as others? Are you as skilled as they are?"

    Xun Hanyu snickered, feeling speechless.

    Was Xia Yin¡¯s thinking too extreme?

    Didn¡¯t she have a clear understanding of what she looked like and how her grades were?

    Lu Qingyi sneered, "What do you think makes you worthy of others¡¯ attention?"

    She looked over the girl and found it absurd.

    Xia Yin choked, biting her lips fiercely.

    She had nothing. She didn¡¯t have a enviable family, good looks, great talents. She was not good at the arts, even her grades were at the bottom...

    "I don¡¯t want to make a fuss. Otherwise, you would not still appear before my eyes."

    She chuckled, her teasing gaze landed on Xia Yin.

    A student should be like a student, she didn¡¯t want to nitpick too much, so Xia Yin was lucky.

    "Because you are Lu Jiayue¡¯s sister, the heiress of the Lu Group?"

    Xia Yin seemed aggrieved again, she fixed her stare on Lu Qingyi.

    Why?

    Just because her family was not good?

 Chapter 24 - 024, is this your friend? _1

    Chapter 24: 024, is this your friend? _1Lu Qingyi sneered, "The Lu family? I¡¯m not too fond of it."

    The Lu Family?

    Hah.

    From her childhood to adulthood, she hadn¡¯t even spent a full thirty days at that household.

    She has no particular feelings for the Lu family, nor does she find them intriguing.

    She is curious as to why so many people like to use the Lu family to strike up a conversation with her?

    Is the Lu family really that alluring?

    Xia Yin accusatively said, "You¡¯re all unappreciative of the blessings around you."

    She dreams of having an enviable background and can¡¯t comprehend why those who possess it never see how fortunate they are.

    "Unreasonable," she uttered.

    Jiang Yumeng gave a "pah" sound, then took Lu Qingyi and left the classroom.

    Dealing with people like Xia Yin, she felt extremely weary.

    "Qing Sister, I can¡¯t believe that Xia Yin is like this."

    Jiang Yumeng pouted, her voice filled with disbelief.

    Having barely interacted with Xia Yin, she hadn¡¯t expected her to have such radical thoughts.

    Lu Qingyi responded indifferently with a simple, "Mm."

    "Qing sister, where did you go for breakfast?"

    Only then did Jiang Yumeng realize that Lu Qingyi had come into the classroom empty-handed.

    She had bought a lot of breakfast, Lu Qingyi could not have finished it that quickly.

    "Given to someone."

    Lu Qingyi said flatly.

    Given to someone?

    Jiang Yumeng was a bit dazed.

    Having spent a few days together, she had a good understanding of Lu Qingyi¡¯s temperaments and habits.

    She liked being alone and seemed to have no friends at school, so who did she give it to?

    "The candy shop owner."

    Seemingly sensing Jiang Yumeng¡¯s confusion, Lu Qingyi spoke up.

    The candy shop owner?

    Freaking hell!

    Was it the new, handsome and aloof owner?

    Many at school had been eyeing the candy shop owner for some time, but none have approached him.

    After the candy shop owner changed, the stuff inside was hardly sold and therefore, there were hardly any customers left.

    Nobody knows what the candy shop owner is up to.

    "Ah, Qing sister, can you converse with the candy shop owner?"

    Jiang Yumeng seemed like a star-struck fan, grabbing Lu Qingyi¡¯s arm and looking forward to her answer.

    Lu Qingyi looked at the hand on her arm and answered, "Uh-huh, I haven¡¯t been to the cafeteria."

    She greatly disliked physical contact, but didn¡¯t particularly resist this with Jiang Yumeng. It just made her slightly uncomfortable.

    Jiang Yumeng looked surprised, "Then what do you eat?"

    Lu Qingyi had been there for a week already, how could she have never been to the cafeteria?

    What did she eat every day? Instant noodles?

    It¡¯s important to note that no takeaway is allowed for the students.

    "Kid, you¡¯re back?"

    Before they realized it, they¡¯d arrived at the candy shop. Xu Boyan stretched casually, the corners of his mouth-curving upward.

    Turns out the kid has friends after all.

    Every time he saw her, she was alone, which led him to believe that she wasn¡¯t very popular.

    Holy shit, kid?

    Jiang Yumeng¡¯s eyes widened in disbelief.

    The familiar tone, the affectionate nickname, it suggested they were close.

    "Do you have any more milk candies?"

    Lu Qingyi began rummaging through her pocket, which had run empty.

    Xu Boyan opened a drawer, taking out a pack of milk candies, "Kept for you."

    Jiang Yumeng looked stupefied, her gaze darted between Lu Qingyi and Xu Boyan.

    Was there something between these two?

    They seemed extremely familiar with each other?

    "Thank you." Lu Qingyi ripped open the wrapper without any ceremony, "want some?"

    She held a few pieces of milk candy in her hand, offering them to Jiang Yumeng in a cold tone. sea??h th§× N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "Ah, Qing sister, I¡¯ll pass."

    Jiang Yumeng hurriedly shook her head in refusal.

    There hadn¡¯t been any milk candies available in the candy shop before. It was clear that these candies had been set aside specifically for Lu Qingyi.

    She meant to accept, but unknowingly, she met Xu Boyan¡¯s eyes and couldn¡¯t help but shudder.

    His gaze was deep, pressuring her, as if the moment she accepted the candy, he could rip her apart with just a look. That was terrifying.

    "Kid, is this your friend?"

    Quite a discerning one.

    Xu Boyan looked at Jiang Yumeng with a hint of a smirk.

    "Sort of, she sits in front of me."

    Lu Qingyi opened a piece of candy and popped it into her mouth.

    She never made many friends growing up and didn¡¯t really understand the concept of it.

    Perhaps, Jiang Yumeng could be considered a friend?

    Typically, she preferred to be alone.

    "Help yourself to anything you want."

    Xu Boyan¡¯s focus was on Lu Qingyi, his words, however, were directed at Jiang Yumeng.

    Jiang Yumeng was stunned momentarily, her eyes widened.

    She still remembered that when the candy shop owner had just switched, she had come to buy snacks during the break, but the owner had refused to sell!

    Later, she found out that whether the candy shop owner sold anything was contingent on his mood.

    Jiang Yumeng tugged at Lu Qingyi¡¯s sleeve, "Qing sister..."

    She sought Lu Qingyi¡¯s opinion.

    Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t see it as a big deal, "If you want something, take it."

    Worst comes to worst, she¡¯d just pay for the snacks later.

    "Then, I won¡¯t stand on ceremony."

    As a well-known foodie, Jiang Yumeng had no resistance towards snacks, she had been yearning for the candy shop¡¯s snacks for a long time.

    These two¡¯s relationship seems to have a problem,

    It did seem like they were a perfect match after all.

    Xu Boyan smiled lightly, "The kid is really not bashful."

    Lu Qingyi sounded a lot like the storekeeper, he felt particularly pleased.

    "If it¡¯s seen as a loss, I can pay for it."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s gaze drifted to Jiang Yumeng, who was seizing snacks from the candy shop. The corner of her mouth twitched involuntarily.

    She saw Jiang Yumeng stuffing snacks into a large bag, and her arms were full.

    How hungry could this child be?

    How long has she not had snacks?

    Lu Qingyi seriously suspects that if given the opportunity, Jiang Yumeng could quite possibly empty out the entire candy shop.

    Xu Boyan followed Lu Qingyi¡¯s gaze, a slight curve forming at the corner of his mouth.

    The kid¡¯s friend seems to eat quite a bit.

    The kid has become a bit of a picky eater. If only the kid¡¯s friend could spark her interest in food.

    Emptying out the candy shop is no big deal.

    "No problem, I don¡¯t leverage my store to earn money."

    Xu Boyan naturally ruffled Lu Qingyi¡¯s hair, speaking softly.

    It wasn¡¯t convenient for him to explain his actual motive to Lu Qingyi, after all, she was still young and might not understand certain things.

    Lu Qingyi looked at him, puzzled. Her eyes full of questions, "But you said earlier that owning a candy shop is profitable."

    Even though she didn¡¯t believe it, this was indeed what Xu Boyan had said.

    "Heh, kids are really cute."

    Xu Boyan chuckled, finding Lu Qingyi extremely adorable.

    She¡¯d been skeptical before, yet she still questioned him about it. This really was cute.

 Chapter 25: Do you want me to expose your hypocrisy?_1

    Chapter 25: Do you want me to expose your hypocrisy?_1"Qingyi, I made my selection."

    Jiang Yumeng walked out of the convenience store with a bag full of snacks, a big smile on her face.

    Free snacks, awesome.

    Lu Qingyi checked the time and said to Xu Boyan, "I¡¯m going to head back to class first."

    "Okay, what does the little one want for lunch?"

    Xu Boyan always ordered food according to Lu Qingyi¡¯s tastes.

    The little girl was a picky eater and quite skinny, Xu Boyan was contemplating how to help her gain some weight.

    Lu Qingyi thought for a moment before replying, "I¡¯m good with anything."

    She liked all the food that Xu Boyan chose, so she wasn¡¯t fussy.

    Jiang Yumeng¡¯s eyes widened in surprise.

    Holy shit, it turned out that what Lu Qingyi was referring to was eating lunch with the convenience store owner.

    Did she discover something?

    "Qingyi, what¡¯s your relationship with him?"

    On the way back to the classroom, Jiang Yumeng was chattering non-stop, asking her endless questions.

    She was too curious.

    Lu Qingyi tilted her head, pondered for a moment, and then said, "I guess we¡¯re friends."

    Apart from friends, she couldn¡¯t think of any other relationship.

    "Are you sure, Qingyi? Are you sure?"

    Jiang Yumeng asked twice in disbelief.

    There was clearly a tiny bit of pinkish bubble between Xu Boyan and Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi nodded, "Yes."

    "Sis, come home tomorrow. Dad got you a leave, saying you are going to visit grandma."

    Lu Jiayue was standing at the entrance of class twenty, and quickly greeted Lu Qingyi when she saw her.

    Jiang Yumeng took the hint and quickly entered the classroom.

    "Okay."

    Grandma had been laid to rest for a month and according to the customs here in Jin City, a memorial visit should happen a month after burial.

    "Sis, can¡¯t you be a bit warmer towards me?"

    Seeing Lu Qingyi sidestep past her, Lu Jiayue grabbed onto Lu Qingyi¡¯s arm, biting her lip and appearing pitiful.

    Lu Qingyi frowned and looked displeased at the hand that was gripping her arm.

    "Let go."

    Her voice was cold.

    "Sis, I¡¯m your little sister..."

    Lu Jiayue released her hand, her face filled with hurt. She looked up at Lu Qingyi, appearing as though she might start to cry at any moment.

    "If you weren¡¯t my sister, I would¡¯ve thrown you out already."

    Lu Qingyi frowned, voicing each word clearly.

    If it weren¡¯t for that little bit of a blood relation, would Lu Jiayue still be living so ostentatiously?

    Perhaps Lu Jiayue would¡¯ve already...

    "I know, it¡¯s all my fault. If I could choose, I would rather have been the one raised by grandma in the countryside and you enjoying the love of our parents and wealth and luxury."

    Tears welled up in Lu Jiayue¡¯s eyes as she bit her lip hard.

    Lu Qingyi retreated a step, creating some distance between her and Lu Jiayue, "Aren¡¯t you tired?"

    Tired of pretending?

    Clearly not liking it, then why pretend to care so much?

    "Sis, what are you talking about."

    Lu Jiayue bit her lip in a wronged manner.

    "Lu Jiayue, do you want me to slowly strip off your fa?ade of hypocrisy?"

    Her patience was always low, the only reason she tolerated Lu Jiayue was due to grandma¡¯s words. S§×arch* The N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    That elderly woman who spoiled her since childhood, no matter what, she would listen to what she said.

    "Sis..."

    Lu Jiayue opened her mouth, still looking wronged.

    Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t spare Lu Jiayue a glance, heading straight back to her seat.

    Well, she had plenty of ways to expose Lu Jiayue.

    The students from class twenty started whispering among themselves, afraid to raise their voices too much.

    Ye Chenxuan had declared he¡¯d look out for Lu Qingyi, so even if they¡¯re not afraid of her, they¡¯d still consider Ye Chenxuan¡¯s feelings.

    Lu Jiayue stood at the classroom door of class twenty, her face full of wronged expression, tears streaming down, the very image of vulnerability.

    "Jiayue, stop crying, don¡¯t break your heart over unworthy people."

    "Goddess, wipe away your tears."

    "If she doesn¡¯t like you, don¡¯t bother with her."

    "How can you be so kind?"

    Upon seeing Lu Jiayue cry, the boys hurried forward to comfort her.

    "Thank you, but I believe one day my sister will accept me."

    Lu Jiayue cracked a smile amidst her sobs, gently wiping her tears.

    At the moment she turned around, her expression changed, turning somewhat cold.

    Huh, Lu Qingyi has no respect. One day, I will kick you out of this school.

    Disliking Lu Qingyi, not knowing if it was because their parents didn¡¯t favor her or because Lu Qingyi was prettier than her.

    Expose her? How could a country bumpkin like Lu Qingyi ever expose her?

    Her soft and weak facade had been maintained for many years, deeply ingrained in many people¡¯s eyes.

    "Jiayue, what¡¯s wrong?"

    Ye Chenxuan, ball in arms, walked over. Seeing the traces of tears lingering on Lu Jiayue¡¯s face, he asked with concern.

    "Ah, I¡¯m okay."

    Lu Jiayue hurriedly put on her soft and weak act, her tone full of hurt.

    She always knew Ye Chenxuan liked her. Whether overtly or covertly, Ye Chenxuan had hinted as much to her, and each time she had feigned ignorance.

    While Ye Chenxuan¡¯s family background was indeed impressive, her aim was not just restricted to Jin City - she set her sights on Kyoto.

    Keeping Ye Chenxuan hanging around and advocating on her behalf was actually quite beneficial. She was enjoying it.

    "Tell me about it, don¡¯t keep your grievances bottled up at home."

    Ye Chenxuan was somewhat frustrated; it was completely clear to hear just how wronged Lu Jiayue was.

    How could he let someone bully the person he liked?

    "It¡¯s nothing, just a little disagreement with my sister. It¡¯s normal for sisters to disagree, there¡¯s no need to worry."

    Lu Jiayue managed to put on a smile, sounding as aggrieved and desolate as possible.

    Yet her words were smooth, she appeared understanding of others, taking all the blame onto herself.

    "Lu Qingyi?"

    Ye Chenxuan furrowed his brows, feeling a little conflicted.

    One moment he was saying he¡¯d look out for Lu Qingyi, the next he was about to question her about the way she treated Lu Jiayue. This felt a bit wrong.

    "It¡¯s fine, don¡¯t worry about me. I should get back to class now, I¡¯m already late."

    The class bell had been ringing for quite a while. Lu Jiayue flashed a smile, her eyes still pooling with tears.

    Looking wronged, she had the look of a bullied little rabbit.

    She quickly sidestepped Ye Chenxuan, her hurried footsteps indicating panic.

    Hmph, Lu Qingyi, your days won¡¯t be easy.

    After walking quite a distance away, Lu Jiayue revealed a look of contemptuous amusement.

    She believed Ye Chenxuan would definitely stand up for her, because Ye Chenxuan was really fond of her.

    With Ye Chenxuan¡¯s status, without the protection of the Lu family, how long could Lu Qingyi continue her leisurely life?

    Her parents didn¡¯t like her, Lu Jiayue believed even if Lu Yao and Yao Meishu knew Lu Qingyi was bullied, they would remain indifferent.

    Ye Chenxuan watched as Lu Jiayue walked away, deep in thought, feeling torn.

    Should he help Lu Jiayue seek justice, or turn a blind eye to it?

    Seeing Lu Jiayue in distress was unsettling to him.

    However, he couldn¡¯t bring himself to breach one of his few principles.

 Chapter 26 - 026 can you go check it out for me_1

    Chapter 26: 026 can you go check it out for me_1"What, are you planning to stand up for Lu Jiayue against me?"

    She had excellent eyesight and could clearly see, through the window, the two people who had been chatting for a while on the playground.

    She guessed that Lu Jiayue was trying to manipulate Ye Chenxuan to go against her.

    "Well, you¡¯d better hold back in the future."

    Ye Chenxuan felt rather awkward.

    He was persuaded by Lu Jiayue¡¯s harmless demeanor that it was indeed Lu Qingyi who had been bullying Lu Jiayue, but he found it difficult to voice out any criticisms against Lu Qingyi.

    He simply could not bring himself to confront her.

    "I¡¯ve reached my limit of tolerance."

    Lu Qingyi responded with a dry chuckle.

    Many were bewitched by Lu Jiayue, and they all believed that Lu Qingyi was in the wrong.

    Feeling irritated, she tore open a candy and put it in her mouth before marching out of the classroom.

    The subject teacher had already arrived, but dared not come forward to stop Lu Qingyi.

    News of Lu Qingyi¡¯s excellent test scores had been circulated among the faculty. The teachers were not so much amazed at her total score of 600 points as they were at the neatness of her paper. It had not a single eraser mark, and every answer was scored full marks.

    As educators, they recognized Lu Qingyi as a formidable force. She likely could¡¯ve achieved full marks of 750 if she had completed the entire paper.

    She might even be the top scorer on the science subject in this year¡¯s college entrance examination.

    The head teacher of the elite class was devising methods to get Lu Qingyi to change classes.

    As a teacher of the 20th class, he naturally didn¡¯t dare to reproach Lu Qingyi.

    "Damn, Queen Qingyi is badass."

    "I wish I could walk out of the classroom right in front of the teacher like that."

    "I¡¯m so jealous."

    "Lu Qingyi did something I¡¯d never dare do in my life."

    They watched Lu Qingyi walk out of the classroom without the subject teacher uttering a single word.

    The classmates of the 20th class were slightly envious.

    They were genuinely, truly, extremely jealous.

    Who would have thought that having good grades could bring such benefits?

    Some students who were originally just muddling along suddenly found their motivation to study.

    "Shouldn¡¯t the little friend be in class?"

    It hadn¡¯t been 20 minutes, and Lu Qingyi was unapologetically heading towards the small convenience store again.

    Xu Boyan watched Lu Qingyi with an amused expression in his eyes.

    Lu Qingyi shook her head, "Too noisy."

    Now, the teachers didn¡¯t really interfere with her anymore. She could do whatever she wanted, and it didn¡¯t matter whether she attended classes or not.

    Anyway, she always slept in class.

    The high school curriculum was simply too easy for her, she didn¡¯t need to study it at all.

    "What is this?"

    Noticing a 5-inch photograph on Xu Boyan¡¯s desk, Lu Qingyi¡¯s pupils contracted in surprise as she looked at him.

    The photo showed the back view of a tall girl in a red dress, her black hair rolling over her shoulders.

    Her age was indiscernible, but one could guess that she was somewhere in her twenties-like from her back view. Given the girl¡¯s back view, one could tell that she was quite pretty.

    Xu Boyan didn¡¯t attempt to hide it. He narrowed his eyes and replied, "Doctor L."

    His expression became a bit solemn.

    The picture had been printed by Lin Yuanhang that morning.

    Doctor L¡¯s location always seemed to show Jin City, and it seemed to be somehow related to the First High School.

    Running this convenience store was only to gather intelligence.

    He was trying to figure out who Doctor L might be.

    A woman? No, it could also be a man.

    Lu Qingyi was taken aback, "How did you get this picture?"

    Even the members of the medical organization hadn¡¯t seen Doctor L, only a couple of core members had.

    How exactly had Xu Boyan obtained a picture of Doctor L¡¯s back view?

    Lu Qingyi squinted her eyes and sensed a growing danger.

    She had known from their first meeting that this man was dangerous, but she had not expected him to be even more dangerous than she¡¯d imagined.

    Xu Boyan¡¯s identity was definitely not as simple as it seemed.

    Otherwise, he wouldn¡¯t have been able to get a picture of Doctor L¡¯s back view. This was incredibly difficult to achieve.

    "It was taken care of by my people."

    Xu Boyan tucked the photo into the drawer.

    He had originally planned to track Doctor L himself, but during that time, he had more important things to take care of, so he had assigned the task to his men.

    It was indeed unfortunate that they had only managed to capture her back view and not her face.

    "May I have a look?"

    Lu Qingyi bit her lip and asked hesitantly.

    She hadn¡¯t expected that Xu Boyan was working for Mingyuzhou, the most powerful state in H Country, with its headquarters in Kyoto.

    Xu Boyan took out the photo he had just put into the drawer and handed it over. "Sure."

    Lu Qingyi took the photo. Biting her lip and furrowing her brows, her eyes turned stormy.

    She had actually been photographed, damn it.

    She had been very careful, yet she had still been photographed from behind.

    She knew the people of Mingyuzhou were to be feared. She knew that they had been trying to track her, but she didn¡¯t expect that they had almost found her.

    The person who had leaked her location in Jin City was not her.

    Lu Qingyi squinted her eyes, now suspecting that someone in the medical organization was unhappy with her.

    "Did the little friend notice anything?"

    Seeing that Lu Qingyi was lost in thought while looking at the photo, Xu Boyan chuckled lightly.

    He didn¡¯t think that Lu Qingyi could figure out anything.

    "No, who do you think she is?"

    Lu Qingyi shook her head before lifting her eyes to meet Xu Boyan¡¯s gaze.

    She was quite curious to see what Xu Boyan had figured out.

    "Little friend, how about you get admitted to a medical school and enter the core of the medical organization to check it out for me?"

    Doctor L was a jewel-like figure who was particularly good at hiding her tracks. Her movements were exceedingly strange.

    Many organizations were eager to woo Doctor L, but no one had succeeded in meeting her in person. There were even guesses as to whether she was male or female.

    Of course, Xu Boyan couldn¡¯t guess who Doctor L might be. After all, she was exceptional at disguising herself. Perhaps even this photo was a bait she had intentionally set.

    "You seem to overestimate me. How do you know I can get into a medical school?"

    Lu Qingyi chuckled, asking lazily.

    Xu Boyan hadn¡¯t figured out who she was, and her heart returned to its place.

    "Little friend, your grades are quite good. Have you read the materials I gave you?"

    Xu Boyan smiled faintly. He wasn¡¯t sure about Lu Qingyi¡¯s grades, so he had bought her guides to three years of the college entrance examination and five years of mock exams, and had highlighted the key points.

    If the smart little friend read and understood those materials, he believed that getting into a medical school would be no problem.

    Lu Qingyi was taken aback. She had tossed the guide book containing three years of college entrance examination and five years of mock exams into her classroom drawer and hadn¡¯t looked at it since then.

    She felt that she did not need it.

    She had taken those tests before, and she could still remember most of the content.

    Xu Boyan raised an eyebrow, "Did you throw it away?"

    By looking at Lu Qingyi¡¯s actions, he could pretty much guess what had happened.

    Naughty girl.

    Lu Qingyi shook her head, "I didn¡¯t throw it away."

    Well, she hadn¡¯t looked at it, but she hadn¡¯t thrown it away.

    "If you don¡¯t want to read it, I can tutor you." S§×arch* The nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Gazing into Lu Qingyi¡¯s eyes, Xu Boyan chuckled softly.

    He was quite willing to spend time on the little friend.

    The more he looked at her, the cuter she seemed.

 Chapter 27 - 027 She is allergic to shrimp_1

    Chapter 27: 027 She is allergic to shrimp_1Lu Qingyi lazily stood at the school gate, her hand holding a leave note, her head down absorbed in her phone.

    Lu Yao had said that he would pick her up from school.

    "Get in."

    Lu Yao drove to the school gate, rolled down his window, his voice somewhat cold.

    Lu Qingyi lifted her head carelessly, she opened the back door and sat down in silence.

    "Haven¡¯t spoken in a week?"

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s indifference annoyed Lu Yao, he expressed his displeasure.

    Lu Qingyi mumbled a low, "Dad."

    Cold as ice, without an iota of emotion.

    "How are you doing at school?"

    After a few seconds of silence, Lu Yao¡¯s voice softened slightly.

    As if it contained a hint of concern.

    "Pretty good."

    Lu Qingyi lifted her eyelids casually.

    She was doing perfectly fine on her own.

    "If you need anything, let me know."

    Lu Yao glanced at Lu Qingyi through the rearview mirror.

    His eyes held a complex expression.

    Lu Qingyi declined, "No need."

    Lu Yao had given her a card, and money was transferred into it every week, but she hadn¡¯t touched a penny.

    Lu Yao¡¯s money, she disdained.

    From childhood to now, she had never used her parents¡¯ money. Since she hadn¡¯t in her childhood, she surely wouldn¡¯t now.

    "I hear your grades are good?"

    Lu Jiayue had said that Lu Qingyi was top of the class in the twentieth class.

    The twentieth class, a class that was no better than trash, he didn¡¯t expect Lu Qingyi to score high, he only wanted to start a conversation.

    He had never truly seen his eldest daughter before, only upon closer inspection did he realise Lu Qingyi was truly beautiful.

    The daughter he had never cared for, turned out to be so cold.

    Lu Qingyi kept her head down, tapping on her phone screen, "Perhaps."

    She responded carelessly to Lu Yao¡¯s words, as if she was just coaxing him along.

    "You need to be more patient with your mother."

    En route to the Lu family¡¯s villa, Lu Yao suddenly said.

    It has to be said, he did care about her a bit, unlike Yao Meishu, who was nothing but cold.

    Every time she looked at her she was cold, beneath it hidden a shadow of resentment.

    If it wasn¡¯t for their striking resemblance, she would even doubt whether she was really Yao Meishu¡¯s daughter.

    Lu Qingyi retorted, "Heh, am I not patient enough with her already."

    She scoffed sarcastically.

    Lu Yao was taken aback.

    "Let¡¯s have breakfast first and then go to your grandmother¡¯s grave."

    Lu Qingyi nodded, getting out of the car, her face expressionless.

    "Sis, it¡¯s mealtime."

    Lu Jiayue had also taken leave, her attire a thin white long-sleeved dress, a smile in her eyes as she looked at Lu Qingyi.

    Her hands smeared with flour.

    "Yueyue, go wash your hands." Yao Meishu walked out from the kitchen, her gaze towards Lu Jiayue was tender, but the moment she turned towards Lu Qingyi it became cold, "Stop dawdling, let¡¯s eat."

    Her indifferent gaze swept over Lu Qingyi, filled with displeasure.

    The difference in her attitudes was like night and day.

    "You guys eat, I won¡¯t."

    Lu Qingyi stated indifferently, preparing to go upstairs.

    She had gotten used to breakfast after a week, but as she watched this family of three, she completely lost her appetite.

    "Stop, don¡¯t think I¡¯m mistreating you."

    Yao Meishu frowned, she scolded coldly.

    "Look at you, what are you wearing? Didn¡¯t your father give you money for living expenses?"

    She looked at Lu Qingyi¡¯s outfit, her expression somewhat cold.

    A simple white T-shirt and jeans, no recognizable brand.

    "You didn¡¯t support me before, I think there¡¯s no need for you to start now." Lu Qingyi retorted, she coldly laughed pulling out a brand new bank card from her bag, "Here, I didn¡¯t touch a penny."

    She tilted her chin slightly, the brand-new still sealed bank card landed on the table.

    The bank card was brand new, Lu Yao had given it to her just after setting it up, she hadn¡¯t even taken out the card holder, it was still new.

    "You think I want to support you?" Yao Meishu¡¯s voice was indifferent, she picked up the bank card and stuffed it into Lu Jiayue¡¯s hand, "Yueyue, buy some things you like."

    The clear favoritism was harsh.

    "Ah, Mom, this is Sister¡¯s..."

    Lu Jiayue immediately waved her hands, her face a bit flustered, she looked at Lu Qingyi nervously.

    "It¡¯s nothing, she doesn¡¯t need it."

    Yao Meishu stuffed the card properly, and then patted Lu Jiayue¡¯s head.

    "Where did you get your money?"

    Lu Yao frowned, he stared at Lu Qingyi.

    The bank card was linked to his phone number, naturally, he knew that Lu Qingyi had not spent a single penny from the card.

    How could a girl not yet twenty manage to support herself?

    He didn¡¯t believe it.

    Lu Qingyi laughed softly, "That seems to be none of your business."

    Hadn¡¯t he asked before where her money came from?

    Heh, so ironic.

    "Lu Qingyi, we¡¯re going to see your grandmother later, come and eat."

    Yao Meishu frowned, this girl was really stubborn.

    She didn¡¯t want to eat, well she didn¡¯t want her to eat anymore either.

    If it weren¡¯t for considering her own mother, she wouldn¡¯t have brought Lu Qingyi back no matter what was said.

    Lu Qingyi hesitated for a few seconds, then entered the dining room.

    "Sis, Mom and I made some pastries."

    After washing her hands, Lu Jiayue sat down in front of Lu Qingyi, pointing at several dishes of nicely presented pastries. S§×ar?h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    In Jin City, it¡¯s a tradition to make pastries by hand when visiting the deceased.

    "Eat more, you¡¯re quite thin."

    Lu Yao placed a shrimp in Lu Qingyi¡¯s bowl, his voice indifferent.

    Yao Meishu glared at Lu Yao, and he immediately pretended as if he hadn¡¯t done anything.

    Lu Qingyi stared at the shrimp in the bowl, the corner of her mouth curled into a sarcastic smile, then she picked out the shrimp and threw it on the table.

    Huh, they didn¡¯t even know that she was allergic to shrimp.

    "Kindness fed to a white-eyed wolf."

    Yao Meishu gave Lu Yao a cold look, she snorted lightly.

    "Sister, what do you mean? Dad personally served you, I didn¡¯t get any."

    Lu Jiayue stared wide-eyed in grievance, she looked at Lu Qingyi incredulously.

    Grievance mixed with disbelief.

    Lu Qingyi looked up, her gaze cold as she stared at Lu Yao, "I¡¯m allergic to shrimp."

    Served personally, huh?

    Had Lu Yao ever been sincere?

    He didn¡¯t even know she was allergic to shrimp. She thought, perhaps only her grandmother knew?

    "Ah, Sis, you misunderstood Dad, I¡¯m sure Dad doesn¡¯t know, after all, we all like to eat shrimp."

    Lu Jiayue¡¯s eyes flickered, she looked at Lu Qingyi innocently.

    Misunderstood?

    Lu Qingyi raised her eyebrows.

    When had she ever said she blamed Lu Yao?

    In her childhood she blamed Lu Yao and Yao Meishu for not liking her, but now, she didn¡¯t blame them anymore, she had moved past it.

    "I didn¡¯t blame you before, I won¡¯t blame you now, and I won¡¯t in the future."

    She put down her chopsticks, then walked out of the dining room.

    She couldn¡¯t eat anymore.

 Chapter 28 - 028 because she is worth it_1

    Chapter 28: 028 because she is worth it_1The grandmother¡¯s grave was in the town. She had lived here all her life, and therefore naturally wished to stay, even in death. So, her body was buried in the town.

    It had just rained, and the air in the small town was refreshing. Lu Qingyi rolled down her car window, gazing out of it vacantly.

    Each and every sight in the town was familiar to her, but the people who used to be there with her were gone now.

    "Sister, the air in the countryside is so fresh."

    Lu Jiayue and Lu Qingyi were seated in the back with Yao Meishu sitting in the passenger seat and Lu Yao driving.

    Lu Jiayue, behaving like a child who had never left the city, was excited about the view from the window.

    Lu Qingyi glanced once at Lu Jiayue and then turned her gaze elsewhere.

    "Sister, what did you do when you lived here?"

    There were people working hard in the fields, busy with the harvest. Lu Jiayue leaned in closer to Lu Qingyi, curiosity brimming in her eyes.

    What a dirty job.

    Lu Jiayue looked at the people working in the fields, complaining internally about their conditions. She looked down upon them; villagers were bound to do that dirty work that belonged to the rural countryside.

    Lu Qingyi countered, "What do you think?"

    Lu Qingyi gave a faint laugh.

    Although she had grown up in the countryside, she hadn¡¯t done many farm chores. Her grandmother wouldn¡¯t let her touch them. S§×ar?h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Later, during school years, she was always busy studying. After college, she became a professor and only came back for holidays or festivals.

    She was always quite busy throughout the year, but in her grandmother¡¯s eyes, she was only a professor.

    "Sister, I will always give in to you in the future."

    Lu Jiayue bit her lip as she spoke, sincerity shining in her eyes.

    "Heh," Lu Qingyi let out a cold laugh.

    The car stopped in front of their grandmother¡¯s house, a place that retained a sense of its age and history.

    "Sister Qing."

    The moment Lu Qingyi stepped out of the car, she was stopped by a call.

    She looked towards the source of the sound, to see a mature woman, around twenty-five years old, holding a hoe and looking at her with a warm smile.

    Lu Jiayue looked at the woman, her eyebrows knitted in distaste.

    The woman was not bad-looking; it was just the hoe she was carrying.

    Lu Yao and Yao Meishu had already gone into the house.

    "On vacation?"

    Lu Qingyi tilted her head; she looked at the woman with a questioning gaze.

    "Yeah, I took a few days off, my parents are getting older, and I came to help. They don¡¯t want to move to the city and cling to their small piece of land."

    Jiang Mengyao put down the hoe, let out a soft sigh, her tone filled with resignation.

    Jiang Mengyao was the only child of older parents. Despite her success and the offer to take them to her city apartment, her parents either didn¡¯t want to be a burden on her, or they simply missed their hometown. No matter how much she tried to convince them, her parents wouldn¡¯t budge.

    Therefore, she had to take time off to help them, despite their disapproval of her action.

    She was only able to get away, telling her parents it was vacation time.

    "The older generation is often nostalgic, they prefer the fresh air of their hometown."

    Lu Qingyi gave a nod. She didn¡¯t say anything further.

    "By the way, Sister Qing, could you talk to my parents? I can support them and I don¡¯t want them to overwork themselves."

    Jiang Mengyao looked at Lu Qingyi with anticipation.

    Although Jiang Mengyao was older than Lu Qingyi, she called her "Sister Qing" quite naturally.

    Seemingly, the only path for a country child was through reading; the parents were farmers and could not lay out a path for her.

    When she failed her college entrance exams, she was devastated. It was Lu Qingyi who comforted her, encouraged her, and provided her with many study resources, giving her courage to start over.

    You would think Jiang Mengyao was twenty-five this year, having graduated college at twenty-three, and having failed her college exam at eighteen.

    Seven years prior, Lu Qingyi was but twelve, yet she was much more composed than Lu Jiayue. In front of Lu Qingyi, she felt more like a younger sister than anything else.

    Lu Qingyi nodded, "Okay, I¡¯ll give it a try."

    Despite her cold demeanor, she usually responded with kindness to the goodwill of the townsfolk. Furthermore, she and Jiang Mengyao were on good terms.

    "I really appreciate it."

    Jiang Mengyao gave a wide grin.

    Her parents held Lu Qingyi in high regard, they would at least take her advice into consideration.

    "Big sister, are you even twenty yet?"

    Watching the interaction between these two, Lu Jiayue asked, blinking in confusion.

    Jiang Mengyao¡¯s gaze stayed on Lu Qingyi, completely ignoring her presence.

    Being ignored was truly uncomfortable. Particularly hearing Jiang Mengyao call Lu Qingyi "Sister Qing" again and again, she felt a pang of unease.

    Just a country girl.

    "Sister Qing, this is... "

    Jiang Mengyao looked at Lu Jiayue, but instead of answering her, turned to ask Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi just gave a light laugh, "My nominal sister."

    Her voice was indifferent and emotionless.

    Yes, in her eyes, Lu Jiayue was her sister only in name, carrying the so-called blood relationship.

    Ah, nominal sister.

    Jiang Mengyao nodded in understanding.

    Lu Jiayue and Lu Qingyi did share similar features and she had noticed their sisterly relationship. But seeing their cold interaction, she had to ask Lu Qingyi to clarify.

    Having heard what Lu Qingyi said, she understood that Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t like her sister.

    "Sister, what do you mean... "

    Lu Jiayue looked at Lu Qingyi innocently, biting her lip in a pouty manner.

    Nominal sister?

    Heh, Lu Qingyi really was quite a hypocrite, pretending that she really liked being called sister.

    Lu Qingyi replied coolly, "Just as it sounds."

    "Sister Qing, are you here to visit Grandma Yao? I feel really bad, I couldn¡¯t make it back that day."

    If she remembered correctly, today was probably the one-month mourning period.

    Jiang Mengyao spoke apologetically. If she had known about this, she would¡¯ve made sure to be present, even if it meant taking time off work.

    The people who had helped her the most were Lu Qingyi and her grandmother. She truly appreciated the kind old woman.

    "It¡¯s alright, my grandma preferred simplicity."

    There was a soft smile on Lu Qingyi¡¯s face.

    Because of her grandmother¡¯s preference for simplicity, the funeral was not held on a large scale.

    "Sister, you must be twenty-five by now."

    Lu Jiayue, looking at Lu Qingyi with a hint of jealousy, couldn¡¯t help but question. Why should she be ignored?

    "Yes, I¡¯m twenty-five this year." Jiang Mengyao laughed, "I call Qingyi sister not because I¡¯m younger than her, but because I respect her. She is deserving of my respect and worthy of me calling her sister."

    Jiang Mengyao looked at Lu Jiayue with a half-smile, her attitude towards her somewhat chilly.

    For those who Lu Qingyi did not favour, she saw no need to be particularly amiable towards them.

    "What?" Lu Jiayue, taken aback, looked at Jiang Mengyao.

    Worthy of respect?

    Deserving?

    Lu Qingyi hadn¡¯t even finished high school. What could she have done to earn such respect? What made her deserving of the title of "Sister Qing"?

    Lu Jiayue bit her lip, a flicker of defiance in her eyes.

 Chapter 29 - 029 You are an unwelcome presence_1

    Chapter 29: 029 You are an unwelcome presence_1"Are you Mengyao?"

    Yao Meishu came out of the house, examining Jiang Mengyao closely, asking somewhat uncertainly.

    The girl¡¯s features seemed somewhat familiar, her clothes were somewhat worn, she looked as if she had just come back from working in the fields.

    "Miss Yao."

    Upon seeing Yao Meishu, Jiang Mengyao seemed a bit surprised, her astonished gaze flicking back and forth between Lu Qingyi and Yao Meishu.

    Yao Meishu was her university professor.

    Now looking closely, there seemed to be some relationship between Yao Meishu and Lu Qingyi, and she wasn¡¯t aware of it at all.

    But one couldn¡¯t blame Jiang Mengyao, after all, Yao Meishu rarely returned home, almost never.

    "What have you been up to?" sea??h th§× ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Yao Meishu looked at Jiang Mengyao somewhat bewildered.

    Jiang Mengyao was her outstanding student. In university, she had excellent grades. She had heard that she is now a chief designer, but she didn¡¯t expect to see Jiang Mengyao looking like a country girl.

    "Miss Yao, I came back to help my parents. They aren¡¯t willing to move to the capital with me, they are attached to this piece of land."

    Jiang Mengyao shrugged with a touch of helplessness.

    She was an interior design major, a student at Kyoto University, and Yao Meishu was her mentor.

    After her graduation, Yao Meishu also resigned. She didn¡¯t expect to see Yao Meishu here.

    "You¡¯re very sensible."

    After graduating from college, Yao Meishu was a professor at Kyoto University until two years ago when she resigned, returned to Jin City, and helped Lu Yao manage the Lu Group.

    "Miss Yao, what is your relationship with Qingyi?"

    The features of Lu Qingyi and Yao Meishu were very similar. She was a bit confused.

    Neither Lu Qingyi nor the even more indifferent Yao Meishu said anything.

    "They are my biological mother and sister."

    Lu Jiayue spoke softly, her voice gentle.

    Mother?

    Jiang Mengyao looked stunned at Yao Meishu. Yao Meishu¡¯s towering figure as a teacher instantly dropped from her mind.

    She had watched Lu Qingyi grow up, that girl who was soft and sticky from a young age.

    When the girl was little, she liked to laugh and had a good temperament. It¡¯s a pity that as she grew older, she became increasingly indifferent.

    She never knew that Lu Qingyi had a mother.

    Jiang Mengyao didn¡¯t look at Yao Meishu. She looked at Lu Qingyi with a touch of regret, "Yiyi..."

    Lu Qingyi was younger than her and she sometimes called her Yiyi out of affection.

    "Miss Yao, as a teacher, I truly respect you, but as a mother, I really despise you."

    She turned her head slightly to look at Yao Meishu, speaking with a touch of disappointment.

    Yao Meishu opened her mouth, but eventually closed it, saying nothing...

    "Let¡¯s go, I still have to go back and cook for my parents."

    Jiang Mengyao looked at Lu Qingyi. Despite her reluctance, she left.

    "Sister, why don¡¯t you explain to Mom?"

    Looking at Jiang Mengyao¡¯s departing back, Lu Jiayue bit her lip anxiously, she looked worriedly at Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi countered, "Explain what?"

    Was it to explain that Yao Meishu loved her very much and reluctantly left her to be raised by her grandmother?

    Or to explain that Yao Meishu did not abandon her?

    "Let¡¯s go."

    Lu Yao called the three of them into the car, bag in hand.

    On the way to the graveyard, all four were silent, no one speaking.

    "Lu Qingyi."

    Suddenly, Yao Meishu broke the silence, her voice cold as she called Lu Qingyi¡¯s name.

    Lu Qingyi slightly lifted her head.

    "You¡¯re not a welcomed existence."

    After a long while, Yao Meishu finally spoke, her voice still cold.

    She didn¡¯t care that Lu Jiayue was present and spoke outright.

    Lu Qingyi gave a cold, mocking smile, "There¡¯s always someone who will welcome me."

    The stern face of a man appeared in her mind, along with his concerned smile.

    Boyan Xu should welcome her, right?

    "Meishu, stop talking."

    Lu Yao¡¯s lips were tightly pressed, he looked worriedly at Lu Qingyi.

    Yao Meishu¡¯s words were indeed hurtful.

    "Mom, what are you talking about? My sister is so nice. I really like my sister."

    Blinking confusedly, Lu Jiayue glanced anxiously at Lu Qingyi.

    "I can move out."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s eyes were unmoved as she spoke calmly.

    After all, she didn¡¯t stay at the Lu family¡¯s house for long. There was nothing to miss.

    "I promised your grandmother to take care of you."

    Yao Meishu looked at Lu Qingyi through the rear-view mirror, speaking coolly.

    She found that the girl was really beautiful, her features delicate. The short hair that many girls couldn¡¯t pull off looked especially handsome on her.

    She would probably be really beautiful with long hair, right?

    Lu Qingyi fell silent.

    The graveyard was quickly reached. The rural graveyard was somewhat simple. A month¡¯s time was enough for the tomb to be overrun with grass.

    Lu Qingyi got out of the car, and without saying a word, started removing the grass with a hoe.

    Lu Jiayue sat in the car and didn¡¯t come out. She kept watching Lu Qingyi through the window.

    There was some contempt in her eyes.

    Heh, country bumpkins sure are different; she managed to remove the grass so seamlessly.

    Lu Yao came forward with a hoe to help. Yao Meishu simply stood a short distance away, watching quietly.

    Her gaze was somewhat heavy as she watched Lu Qingyi, her thoughts unknown.

    Once the grass was cleared, it was time to light incense, burn joss paper, set out food, and pour wine.

    Lu Qingyi was very serious. As she looked at the name on the tombstone, her expression was very gentle.

    At the same time, she was regretting that she wasn¡¯t able to treat her grandmother promptly.

    "Grandma, you have to do well over there."

    With a somewhat grief-stricken expression, Lu Jiayue said gently.

    "You talk to your grandmother."

    Lu Yao looked at Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi nodded.

    "Grandma, you said to work hard to repair the relationship with my parents. Yiyi is trying, but Yiyi feels it¡¯s unrealistic."

    "Grandma, when I was little, I really wanted to know why my parents didn¡¯t like me, but the nineteen-year-old Lu Qingyi doesn¡¯t need to know anymore."

    "Grandma, forgive Yiyi for not being able to cure you, even though Yiyi had the ability."

    "Grandma, are you doing well over there? Yiyi misses you."

    "Grandma, I¡¯m doing very well, so rest assured over there. I am capable enough to live the life I want."

    "Grandma..."

    Slowly squatting down, Lu Qingyi¡¯s tears trickled down as she spoke word by word.

    In her eyes, her grandmother¡¯s illness was not severe and could have been cured if treated earlier, but unfortunately the optimal treatment time had passed and she could do nothing.

    She hated herself for having been away for so long.

    Why hadn¡¯t she taken the time to visit her grandmother sooner?

    Her heart hurt so much, it was unbearable.

    She rarely cried, almost forgetting how tears fell, but today she couldn¡¯t help shedding tears.

    After a long while, she wiped her tears and turned to leave.

 Chapter 30: Add a WeChat to 030_1

    Chapter 30: Add a WeChat to 030_1"Little friend, why didn¡¯t you come yesterday?"

    Xu Boyan looked at the girl in front of him and asked softly.

    He waited all day yesterday but did not see Lu Qingyi.

    The little friend used to always come on time.

    Xu Boyan suddenly realized that he did not have the little friend¡¯s contact information.

    Lu Qingyi frowned, "I went to see my grandma."

    Xu Boyan held a White Rabbit candy in his hand, "Have some candy."

    The little friend seemed upset. He wasn¡¯t very good at comforting people.

    Lu Qingyi took it, tore open the wrapper, the sweet flavour spread in her mouth, "Thank you."

    "Little friend, what¡¯s your WeChat ID?"

    Xu Boyan pulled out his phone from his pocket and handed it to Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi blinked her eyes, pulled out her own phone, opened WeChat, and found the QR code to add friends.

    There was an additional friend in the list, a black profile picture, with the WeChat name as a simple "Xu".

    Lu Qingyi looked up at Xu Boyan, "Why do you suddenly want to add me on WeChat?"

    She has WeChat, but not many friends, and she does not add others easily.

    Xu Boyan, perhaps he¡¯s an exception?

    When he asked, she didn¡¯t think, she just revealed the QR code for adding friends without hesitation.

    "How will I know where the little friend is going without adding her as a friend?"

    Xu Boyan chuckled softly, reaching out to ruffle Lu Qingyi¡¯s hair.

    Lu Qingyi bit her lower lip, silent.

    As for where she goes, apart from her grandmother, it seemed no one else really cared.

    "Damn, Qingyi, finally, you¡¯re here."

    Lin Yuanhang, who hadn¡¯t come out for a while, ran into a cactus pot as he came out. When he saw Lu Qingyi, his eyes lit up. S~ea??h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    It was as if he had seen a saviour.

    Lu Qingyi was a bit confused, "Huh?"

    The first time they met, Lin Yuanhang kept calling her ¡¯Little Friend¡¯. Now he¡¯s changed the name, but what¡¯s with his bright eyes?

    She was not money, why was Lin Yuanhang looking at her like that?

    "Have you eaten? Are you hungry? Tired? Do you need to rest?"

    Lin Yuanhang asked quite attentively.

    He was also quite troubled.

    Who knew if Xu Boyan had fallen in love with Lu Qingyi at first sight or something.

    In front of Lu Qingyi, his temperament had changed quite a bit.

    The Xu Boyan, who had always been indifferent to women, was actually paying so much attention to a girl and even invited her to share a table for a meal.

    Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t come all day yesterday, Xu Boyan¡¯s mood was especially gloomy, the whole day was dull, and he was especially demanding of him.

    Yesterday was a hard day.

    Lu Qingyi glanced at Lin Yuanhang faintly, "You talk a lot."

    Lin Yuanhang: "..."

    Why does this sound so familiar?

    Lin Yuanhang looked at Xu Boyan and then at Lu Qingyi.

    Damn, why did these two people speak so similarly?

    Was it not something Xu Boyan often said?

    "Little friend, are you going back to class?"

    Xu Boyan chuckled as he heard the class bell.

    "Um." Lu Qingyi nodded faintly.

    "Brother Xu, what about Shanghai..."

    Lin Yuanhang looked at Lu Qingyi¡¯s retreating figure, his expression was somewhat solemn, as he looked at Xu Boyan and seemed to want to say something but stopped.

    He really couldn¡¯t understand Xu Boyan¡¯s intentions.

    Coming to Jin City, the initial goal was Doctor L. But now there is no trace of Doctor L and Xu Boyan has no intention of leaving.

    "Nothing to worry about."

    Xu Boyan closed his eyes, his fingers rhythmically tapping on the table.

    "Are you staying at No.1 Middle School because of Lu Qingyi?"

    Lin Yuanhang¡¯s gaze was somewhat complex, and he no longer had the excitement he had when he first saw Lu Qingyi.

    It¡¯s certainly a good thing that a girl can catch Xu Boyan¡¯s eye, but Lu Qingyi is too ordinary.

    Although Xu Boyan doesn¡¯t need to marry for power, and the Xu family would accept, but Lu Qingyi, being someone outside that circle, would probably have a hard time fitting in.

    The situation in Shanghai is somewhat complex. Lu Qingyi, I¡¯m afraid...

    "You¡¯re too involved."

    Xu Boyan suddenly opened his eyes and his look was somewhat cold.

    Lin Yuanhang closed his mouth, "Brother Xu, I¡¯m sorry."

    "Can¡¯t I even protect a woman?"

    He was quite aware of the situation in Shanghai and everything was under his control. Wouldn¡¯t he be able to protect a single girl?

    "Brother Xu, you should know about the Xun family..."

    Lin Yuanhang stopped, without continuing.

    The Xun family was only second to the Xu family, and was the second in power in Shanghai. The old man of the Xun family always wanted his granddaughter to marry Xu Boyan.

    By that time, the Xun family might be discontented.

    "Would I keep the Xun family in mind?"

    Xu Boyan sneered, he could give away the Xu family without blinking an eye, would he keep the Xun family in mind?

    "You go back to Shanghai for a while."

    He pulled out a sealed file from the drawer and handed it to Lin Yuanhang, Xu Boyan said coldly.

    "Brother Xu, aren¡¯t you going back?"

    The moment he saw the file, Lin Yuanhang was a bit puzzled and asked in surprise.

    "To abduct the little friend, of course I will come back."

    Xu Boyan said calmly and neutrally.

    The little friend that he finally took a liking to, he would definitely abduct her back no matter what.

    Lin Yuanhang was surprised, "You¡¯re serious?"

    He originally thought it was just novelty, but he didn¡¯t expect Xu Boyan to be serious.

    What kind of magic did Lu Qingyi have?

    Xu Boyan nodded, "Yeah."

    The seriousness he had never had before.

    Once in twenty-three years, the only time his heart raced.

    Lin Yuanhang bit his lip and watched Xu Boyan silently, then picked up the car keys and left.

    Mother Xu must be very happy.

    Xu Boyan casually took out his mobile phone. In the contact list, there was a newly added person lying quietly.

    The avatar was the rabbit painted on the White Rabbit Milk Candy, and the WeChat name was simply a letter "L".

    He opened the friend¡¯s circle which was clean and had nothing.

    L?

    Xu Boyan¡¯s eyes darkened as he thought about it.

    L is the capital of Lu, what a coincidence.

    [Little friend, your WeChat name is quite interesting.]

    Xu Boyan thought for a while and sent Lu Qingyi a WeChat message.

    He thought of Doctor L, would that L be the capitalized first letter of his surname?

    Are some things coincidences or accidents?

    In the classroom, Lu Qingyi was lazily leaning on the table.

    The teacher called on her a few times to answer questions, she answered correctly each time, so the teacher no longer bothered her.

    The WeChat notification rang out, Lu Qingyi opened her mobile phone and saw Xu Boyan¡¯s message.

    She frowned, her expression quite serious.

    This man was rather suspicious.

    [Simple, convenient.]

    She thought for a while and replied with a few words.

    Indeed, quite simple and convenient. She was inclined to laziness and couldn¡¯t be bothered to think.

    She wondered, would Xu Boyan guess anything?

    Some things, she can¡¯t expose just yet.

    With a somewhat serious expression, she typed on the keyboard and finally finished coding and took a deep breath.

 Chapter 31 - 031 They know_1

    Chapter 31: 031 They know_1"My gosh, heard that Principal Hardrick is coming to our school today."

    "Really, is it true?"

    "It¡¯s pretty hard to believe, isn¡¯t it?"

    "It¡¯s true, they say he¡¯s here for admissions."

    "Nonsense, how is that possible, he¡¯s Principal Hardrick, why would he care about our tiny school."

    "In history, you could count on your fingers how many from our school have gone to Hardrick¡¯s."

    When Lu Qingyi entered the classroom, she heard the loud chatter.

    She frowned in annoyance.

    Hardrick, Principal?

    She casually pulled out her phone, opened Lun Boyan¡¯s WeChat, sent a message, then carelessly stuffed the phone back into her pocket.

    The phone rang shortly after, with some frustration, Lu Qingyi rubbed her forehead and stepped out of the classroom.

    "My dear, you won¡¯t come to see this old man, then this old man is coming to see you."

    As soon as the call connected, Lun Boyan¡¯s voice came through.

    Lu Qingyi felt a little helpless, "Are you free?"

    "Eh, I just miss you, and you won¡¯t come back."

    Lun Boyan began acting cute.

    Despite his age, he could rival the young girls when it came to acting coquettish.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s tone turned cold, "Don¡¯t give me that act."

    She obviously wouldn¡¯t believe these words.

    "Hardrick plans to recruit some art students, since you¡¯re at the school now, I¡¯ll start there."

    Lun Boyan reverted to being serious, clearing his throat.

    In the past, Hardrick did not recruit art students, it was strictly based on outstanding academic results.

    Now, he thought Hardrick could recruit some art students and their school had some.

    His goal in coming to Jin City was firstly to find Lu Qingyi and to promote Hardrick whilst he¡¯s there.

    With a hint of indifference, Lu Qingyi said: "As you wish."

    She knew, of course, that Lun Boyan¡¯s ultimate goal was her.

    "Qingyi, pinch me quick. Is this a dream?"

    Jiang Yumeng looked into the mirror making faces, saying excitedly when she saw Lu Qingyi come in.

    Heard that Principal Hardrick is coming.

    My god, this is unbelievable.

    Hardrick¡¯s school is coveted by many people. Principal Hardrick and his professors are like godlike figures to many pupils.

    Getting into Hardrick is already hard enough, being taught by Hardrick professors is for the divine talents only.

    "He will probably arrive at one o¡¯clock in the afternoon."

    Lu Qingyi found it quite amusing, speaking slowly.

    Jiang Yumeng looked befuddled, "What?"

    What is Lu Qingyi talking about?

    "Qingyi, you¡¯re saying Principal Hardrick will arrive at one in the afternoon?"

    Xun Hanyu quickly responded, asking.

    He couldn¡¯t have heard incorrectly, right?

    The school had only heard that Principal Hardrick was coming, the specific time was unknown even to the school principal, how could Lu Qingyi know?

    Was she guessing?

    "Hmm."

    Lu Qingyi nodded, then opened the novel in her hands.

    "Are you serious?"

    Jiang Yumeng blinked curiously.

    Suddenly, there was commotion in the classroom, a girl with big wavy hair wearing a light blue dress and carrying a white backpack appeared.

    She was very beautiful, with an alluring aura, her peach blossom eyes especially enchanting.

    "Hi, did you miss me?"

    The girl greeted everyone boldly, throwing out a kiss after painting her lips with bright red lipstick.

    "Wow, Sister Chenxi, long time no see. You¡¯ve gotten so much prettier." S§×arch* The novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "Ah, our goddess is finally back."

    "How¡¯s the art test, are you confident about passing?"

    "Sister Chenxi, you¡¯ve lost weight."

    "Sister Chenxi, we thought you¡¯ve forgotten about us."

    "..."

    The classmates in Class 20 were quite enthusiastic.

    "Qingyi, she¡¯s Ye Chenxi, Ye Chenxuan¡¯s sister, his first cousin."

    Seeing Ye Chenxi, Jiang Yumeng was explaining to Lu Qingyi.

    Ye Chenxi was very popular, and had a nice personality, but was a little impulsive.

    Jiang Yumeng¡¯s eyes flashed, although many people loved Ye Chenxi, she could not bring herself to like her because...

    She hid away the sadness in her eyes.

    "Oh."

    Lu Qingyi glanced casually at the girl who was the center of attention on the podium, then nonchalantly lowered her head to continue reading her novel.

    "Oh, we have a new student in our class?"

    Ye Chenxi greeted with a smile. She looked around the classroom, her eyes stopped on Lu Qingyi who was absorbed in her book, she seemed a little surprised.

    The girl seemed to love tranquility, her long eyelashes naturally hanging down, her short hair gave off a heroic charm.

    In this lively environment, she could ignore the noise and only focus on her sage book.

    "Yes, she¡¯s our top student."

    "Last test, she scored 600, all subjects were 100. Her grades are amazing."

    "She¡¯s got the best grades in Class 20."

    "Her name is Lu Qingyi, she¡¯s a bit cold but nice."

    The Class 20 students eagerly explained Lu Qingyi to Ye Chenxi.

    Lu Qingyi?

    Ye Chenxi blinked, there was a glimmer of delight in her eyes, she pushed through the crowd to Lu Qingyi¡¯s seat.

    "Qingyi."

    She lightly knocked on the desk, a hint of a smile on her face.

    She sounded quite familiar.

    Lu Qingyi raised her eyes. Her response was somewhat cold, "Hmm."

    "Don¡¯t you remember me?"

    Ye Chenxi smiled, not troubled by Lu Qingyi¡¯s indifference.

    She tilted her head, pushed slightly at her fringe, and looked at Lu Qingyi in anticipation.

    Lu Qingyi cast a cursory glance at Ye Chenxi, her attitude remained cool, "I remember."

    "Ah, can¡¯t you be a little warmer?"

    Ye Chenxi reacted, holding her chest as if hurt.

    "Did you pass the art test?"

    Lu Qingyi looked at Ye Chenxi indifferently, there wasn¡¯t an ounce of warmth in her voice.

    The students in Class 20 looked at each other in confusion.

    Ye Chenxi knows Lu Qingyi?

    Their relationship seemed pretty good, like they¡¯ve known each other for a long time.

    Jiang Yumeng bit her lip, her fingertips turning somewhat pale.

    How could Lu Qingyi and Ye Chenxi know each other?

    "I¡¯ve worked it out already, now I just need to focus on my school grades."

    Ye Chenxi looked relaxed.

    The art test had finished two days ago, she hadn¡¯t come back because she was relaxing for a few days where her teacher had organized a trip.

    Tomorrow would be her last day there, she had rushed back today because she heard that Principal Hardrick would be visiting the school.

    Principal Hardrick, was her second idol.

    As for her first idol, heh heh.

    Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t talk much, "Study hard."

    "Qingyi, let me invite you to dinner tonight, I really owe my passing of the art test to you."

    Ye Chenxi casually sat next to Lu Qingyi. She held her chin and looked at the girl, softly asking.

    Without looking up, Lu Qingyi said, "I board."

    Her subtext was clearly, no need.

    Meeting Ye Chenxi was an accident, teaching Ye Chenxi music techniques was also an accident.

 Chapter 32 - 032Principal Hardrick Surprise Attack_1

    Chapter 32: 032Principal Hardrick Surprise Attack_1Ye Chenxi first met Lu Qingyi at the airport in Yang City a year ago.

    Ye Chenxi was feeling rather disheveled that day, as she had come to Yang City for tourism only to have her wallet, phone, and ID card stolen by a pickpocket.

    Perhaps she found Lu Qingyi attractive, Ye Chenxi happened to see her and asked for her help.

    Though Lu Qingyi came off as cold, she had a good heart and helped Ye Chenxi.

    Whether it was fate or coincidence, they happened to book rooms opposite each other in the same hotel.

    Ye Chenxi shamelessly glued herself to Lu Qingyi, consistently seeking her company out of appreciation for her help.

    Later, the two got familiar with each other. However, Lu Qingyi remained aloof the whole time, and all the warmth came from Ye Chenxi.

    As a music student, Ye Chenxi volunteered to sing and play the piano for Lu Qingyi, only for the latter to outshine her.

    Lu Qingyi not only pointed out Ye Chenxi¡¯s wrong notes but even played better than her.

    Therefore, Ye Chenxi shamelessly asked Lu Qingyi to teach her.

    "Need a place to stay? Why don¡¯t you stay at my place? We have plenty of guest rooms."

    Ye Chenxi naturally had no idea of Lu Qingyi¡¯s status. She thought Lu Qingyi lived far away and simply wanted to invite her over.

    She likes Lu Qingyi immensely. The girl¡¯s character is exactly to her liking.

    "No need."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s response was as indifferent as always.

    "Sister Chenxi, Lu Qingyi is Lu Jiayue¡¯s sister, the young lady of the Lu Group."

    Someone whispered from the side.

    "What?"

    Ye Chenxi was stunned. She looked at Lu Qingyi incredulously.

    She knew that Lu Qingyi was raised by her grandmother and that she never mentioned her parents.

    Ye Chenxi looked at the nonchalant Lu Qingyi and asked, "Qingyi, do you have parents?"

    Lu Qingyi looked up indifferently, "Assume I do."

    Her tone was so casual it bordered on indifference.

    "Qingyi..."

    Ye Chenxi bit her lip, feeling sorry for Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi was always quiet and didn¡¯t show much emotion, but Ye could see that she had no affection for her so-called parents.

    It seemed, she didn¡¯t care at all.

    "Qingyi, I¡¯m going to the principal¡¯s office now. I¡¯ll come back and catch up with you later."

    Ye Chenxi checked the time and said.

    Lu Qingyi nodded in response.

    "Sister Qing, you know Ye Chenxi?"

    Jiang Yumeng watched Ye Chenxi leave the classroom and asked Lu Qingyi with a forced smile.

    Jiang Yumeng was silent when Ye Chenxi entered just now.

    She seemed to have something to say, yet held it back. The sadness in her eyes was unmistakable.

    Lu Qingyi stared at Jiang Yumeng, "You have a problem with her?"

    She noticed Jiang Yumeng¡¯s emotions. The usually carefree girl seemed to change her mood the instant she saw Ye Chenxi.

    "No, not at all."

    Jiang Yumeng shook her head, pulling a troubled smile.

    Right, she had no direct conflict with Ye Chenxi. But there was a layer of misunderstanding between them.

    A layer that Ye Chenxi was not aware of.

    Lu Qingyi raised an eyebrow, "Won¡¯t say?"

    "Really, Sister Qing. There¡¯s nothing."

    Jiang Yumeng shook her head.

    Lu Qingyi remained silent, just looking at Jiang Yumeng.

    "Get ready for the big cleanup, everyone. Follow the previous groups."

    Yang Liu stepped out of the classroom, calling out to the students in Class 20.

    Principal Hardrick was going to visit that afternoon. They didn¡¯t have the exact news, but they had to ensure campus cleanliness in advance.

    Although Class 20 was not academically outstanding, they were quite active in labor, and immediately started collaborating.

    Lu Qingyi remained still.

    "Qingyi, go and clean the windows."

    The groups had been established a while ago, and at that time Lu Qingyi had not arrived. Yang Liu walked over to Lu Qingyi and said this.

    "Okay."

    Without making a fuss, Lu Qingyi began to move.

    "Girl, you¡¯re quite diligent."

    Lu Qingyi was cleaning the windows when suddenly an old man stood by the window with his hands on his back, smiling amiably at her.

    The laughter in his eyes was genuine, tinged with a hint of excitement.

    Damn it!

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s expression changed, and the cloth in her hand fell.

    She stared at the old man, rendered speechless. Her gaze quickly turned cold.

    "Oh, don¡¯t be upset."

    The old man noticed Lu Qingyi¡¯s displeasure and smiled apologetically.

    The old man was dressed very plainly, like an ordinary grandfather. His clothes weren¡¯t designer brands, and his hair had a few strands of white.

    "You¡¯re quite boring."

    Lu Qingyi sneered coldly before bending down to pick up the cloth.

    "Grandfather, how did you get in?"

    A schoolmate carrying a water bucket, seeing Lun Boyan standing by the classroom window, asked in slight surprise.

    Normally, parents couldn¡¯t just walk into the school; instead, students would be called to the school gate over the broadcast system. sea??h th§× NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "All of you continue your tasks."

    Lun Boyan waved his hand without answering the question.

    "Didn¡¯t you say you would come at 1 p.m.?"

    Lu Qingyi dropped the cloth, placed her hands on her chest, and stared coldly at Lun Boyan.

    This meant that the old man had tricked her -- he had already arrived in Jin City when he called, but he still told her he wouldn¡¯t arrive until 1 p.m.

    "Hehe, didn¡¯t I just want to give you a surprise?"

    Lun Boyan touched his chin and smiled ingratiatingly, showing no sign that he was actually Hardrick¡¯s headmaster, the one who should be courted.

    Lu Qingyi glanced coolly at Lun Boyan. "No surprise, no shock."

    "Can¡¯t you be less ruthless? I, as an old man, am greatly wounded."

    Lun Boyan clutched his heart, pretending to be terribly hurt.

    Boring.

    Lu Qingyi glanced at Lun Boyan again, then continued to clean the windows.

    The old man was becoming more and more childish as he aged.

    "Principal Lu, we would¡¯ve welcomed you at the school gate if you¡¯d let us know you were coming."

    The principal of the school and a group of leaders ran over, panting heavily. The principal looked at Lun Boyan, who was standing in front of Class 20¡¯s window, and spoke in a respectful tone.

    Others may not know Lun Boyan, but he did.

    Lun Boyan had been let in by the security guard, who had then given the principal a call.

    Otherwise, they wouldn¡¯t have known that Lun Boyan had arrived.

    "Ah, I just wanted to take a stroll."

    Lun Boyan¡¯s tone was somewhat cold, completely different from when he was talking to Lu Qingyi.

    "Shall I find some students to introduce you to?"

    The principal asked.

    "I think this student is pretty good, polite and beautiful."

    Lun Boyan¡¯s eyes moved, and he pointed at Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s window cleaning halted for a moment, her lips twitching.

    The principal paused for a moment. It was true that Lu Qingyi was their student, but she hadn¡¯t been there long and was likely not very familiar with the school. Having her introduce Lun Boyan seemed a bit...

    "Principal Lu, this girl just transferred here, she¡¯s not very familiar with our school yet. How about I call her sister over?"

    The principal had no particular opinion about Lu Qingyi. It was just that he felt that Lu Jiayue might be a better choice for the introduction.

 Chapter 33 - 033 He is the heir of the Xu Family in Kyoto_1

    Chapter 33: 033 He is the heir of the Xu Family in Kyoto_1"I want her."

    Lun Boyan frowned slightly, his tone somewhat serious.

    Lu Jiayue, that little girl?

    Pah, he really didn¡¯t fancy her at all.

    He preferred his little Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi: "..."

    You did a great job.

    Lu Qingyi knew that Lun Boyan had done it on purpose, but she had no evidence.

    He knew clearly that she didn¡¯t want to reveal her identity.

    Tsk tsk, this old man is extremely crafty.

    "Lu Qingyi, why don¡¯t you leave your work and accompany our Principal Lun for a campus tour?"

    The high school principal was at a loss for words, so he directly told Lu Qingyi.

    Well, other than agreeing, could she refuse?

    Some students looked at Lu Qingyi with envy, but dared not say anything.

    They never would have thought that the normally dressed old man would turn out to be Hardrick¡¯s principal, a highly respected figure.

    In Class 20¡¯s classroom, a pair of eyes full of jealousy stared at Lu Qingyi, but it was quickly hidden.

    "Hey, why are you not happy? Is it beneath you to accompany this old man? Look, there are plenty of others who want to please me, why can¡¯t you show a bit of kindness towards this old man?"

    As they walked around the campus, Lun Boyan checked that no one was around before turning to Lu Qingyi to speak. His tone was full of helplessness.

    "Who spread the rumor about Doctor L¡¯s new research?"

    Lu Qingyi squinted her eyes, her tone rather cold.

    "I really don¡¯t know about this."

    Lun Boyan became serious again, his face somewhat solemn.

    He found out about this matter on the second day after Lu Qingyi returned to Jin City. However, at that time, Lu Qingyi¡¯s grandmother was in critical condition, so he didn¡¯t tell her about it.

    Later, he assumed Lu Qingyi already knew, so he didn¡¯t mention it.

    Lu Qingyi asked, "How¡¯s the situation with the medical organization?"

    Yes, she was indeed the Doctor L that Xu Boyan talked about, but she had no medical research in her hands.

    The reason she suddenly disappeared during that period was due to receiving news of her grandmother¡¯s serious illness. She dropped her research and hurried back to Jin City.

    Lun Boyan began to speak, "It¡¯s the same as before."

    Lu Qingyi scoffed, "Is it?"

    Her eyes emanated a chilling aura. If it wasn¡¯t those people from the medical organization, then how could her whereabouts have been exposed?

    The only ones who knew she had returned to Jin City were just those three people.

    She squinted her eyes dangerously, her fingers trembling rhythmically.

    "Are you saying that someone leaked your whereabouts?"

    Lun Boyan was somewhat worried instantly.

    On the surface, he was the principal of Hardrick, but in fact, the medical organization was founded by him.

    The only people in the medical organization who knew Lu Qingyi¡¯s identity were just three people, all of whom were important figures.

    "Do you know Xu Boyan?"

    Thinking of that man, waves of ripples appeared in Lu Qingyi¡¯s heart, yet she also sensed danger.

    The man was not simple. He was here specifically for Doctor L. Although he was somewhat nice to her, it didn¡¯t stop her from suspecting him.

    "Heir to the Kyoto Xu Family, I don¡¯t know about his other identities."

    Xu Boyan was also a student of Hardrick, he even skipped grades to study at Hardrick. His maturity far exceeded many others of his age, making him a potentially dangerous individual.

    When it comes to the Kyoto Xu Family, many people would know. The top family in Kyoto, something many people would be wary of.

    "Kyoto Xu Family....."

    Lu Qingyi mumbled these words, her eyes squinting dangerously.

    She knew the man was not ordinary, but she didn¡¯t expect him to have such a high status.

    "Girl, do you know him? Listen to this old man, stay away from him, he¡¯s dangerous."

    Unsure as to why, Lun Boyan looked at Lu Qingyi with some concern.

    He had always known that Xu Boyan was a very dangerous figure. Which person from a large family could ever be benign?

    According to reliable sources, Xu Boyan had plans to give up his position as the heir of Xu Family.

    Is it dangerous?

    Lu Qingyi licked her lips, the corners of her mouth slightly turning up.

    So what if it¡¯s dangerous?

    "Principal Lun, how was your tour?"

    The two of them returned to the front of Class 20 after a round. The high school principal and the leaders hadn¡¯t left. The high school principal asked smilingly.

    "Not bad, arrange for a meeting for the senior year art students tonight. I¡¯ll leave this matter to my admissions teacher. I have to leave now due to some matters."

    Lun Boyan nodded and spoke.

    The admissions process didn¡¯t need him personally, he merely used it as an excuse to visit Lu Qingyi.

    Now knowing someone in the medical organization leaked Lu Qingyi¡¯s whereabouts, he needed to rush back to handle it.

    The high school principal and the leaders accompanied Lun Boyan to the school gate.

    "Qingyi, you¡¯re really lucky."

    Ye Chenxi stood next to Lu Qingyi, speaking with astonishment.

    She had come from far away, only to get a glimpse of Lun Boyan from a distance, without even being able to speak a word with him. Lu Qingyi, on the other hand, had the fortune of spending a lot of time with Lun Boyan.

    "Study hard."

    Lu Qingyi gave Ye Chenxi a casual glance.

    Without a word, she could tell Ye Chenxi was from Class 20, which meant that Ye Chenxi was not doing well academically. Even if you pass the art examination, it¡¯s useless if you fail to reach the cultural score.

    "You¡¯re quite scheming."

    Suddenly, Xia Yin appeared in front of Lu Qingyi, speaking in a chilling tone.

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    Lu Qingyi gave Xia Yin a glance, her eyes calm.

    At first glance, you might think Xia Yin was a docile girl.

    From the incident last time, it seemed Xia Yin was just a timid and radical-thinking girl.

    Now, it seemed that wasn¡¯t the case.

    Lu Qingyi lightly curved her lips.

    "Why are you more fortunate than me even though we both grew up in rural areas?"

    Xia Yin bit her lower lip slightly, speaking with resentment.

    "Because, I¡¯m smarter than you,"

    Lu Qingyi tilted her head, her lips curved in a smile that wasn¡¯t quite a smile as she spoke.

    Indeed, she was highly intelligent and had very strong learning abilities. It wouldn¡¯t be an exaggeration to say she had a photographic memory.

    "I won¡¯t accept this."

    Her stubborn eyes sparkled with tears. She looked up at Lu Qingyi, her lips tightly pursed.

    Why are there always people who continue to be lucky, while she doesn¡¯t even have the right to happiness?

    Thinking about her parents at home, her eyes filled with fear.

    No wealthy family, no parents who cared about her.

    "If you want wealth, you can create it yourself. No one can depend on others forever,"

    Lu Qingyi replied slowly, her tone indifferent.

    She saw sadness in Xia Yin¡¯s eyes, the sadness of being neglected by her parents. She had experienced that feeling before, so she understood it clearly.

    Xia Yin bit her lip, "It¡¯s easier said than done."

    "Hey, Xia Yin, if you¡¯re sick, go to the hospital. Don¡¯t be ridiculous here,"

    Jiang Yumeng saw Xia Yin blocking Lu Qingyi at the door, and it appeared that they were talking about something. She immediately went out.

    She pushed Xia Yin away, Jiang Yumeng spoke, somewhat angrily.

    She remembered perfectly well what happened that day. Xia Yin held radical thoughts, and she was doubtlessly saying something unpleasant to Lu Qingyi again.

 Chapter 34 - 034 Kyoto Express Delivery_1

    Chapter 34: 034 Kyoto Express Delivery_1"Little one, you should smile more."

    Xu Boyan looked at the girl draped loosely in a school uniform, nonchalantly leaning against the trunk of a tree, playing with her phone.

    He said softly, noticing that the little girl seemed rather unhappy.

    The girl was pretty, with delicately shaped eyebrows and eyes, but she rarely smiled.

    "Do you think there¡¯s any fairness in this world?"

    She turned off her phone¡¯s screen, slightly raised her head to look at Xu Boyan, her tone still casual.

    Only she knew how much she cared about this question, at least she used to.

    Many people complain about the unfairness of fate, but is there really any fairness in this world?

    The answer seemed to be none.

    "Little one, there¡¯s no such thing as fairness in this world. People talk about it, but those in power always have more resources than those who have none. If you want something, you¡¯ll have to fight for it yourself."

    Xu Boyan chuckled, his deep eyes landing on the girl.

    His voice was low and magnetic.

    Fairness?

    He never believed in it.

    He had encountered too many injustices, apart from college entrance exam scores. He really didn¡¯t know what else could be fair.

    College entrance exam scores couldn¡¯t be faked, but some people could use their wealth to send their children who didn¡¯t perform well into prestigious universities.

    In this world, only money and power mattered. What fairness was there to talk about? S§×ar?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "Indeed, why do so many people complain about it being unfair?"

    Lu Qingyi chuckled, a touch of self-mockery in her eyes, as if she was muttering to herself.

    Her voice was soft.

    "Be good, don¡¯t overthink things. I¡¯m here."

    Xu Boyan took a few steps forward, wanting to reach out and touch the girl¡¯s playful hair. But he suppressed the urge.

    Lu Qingyi looked at Xu Boyan and said softly, "Kyoto¡¯s Crown Prince."

    She said it casually, without much surprise or reverence, just simple and plain.

    The heir of the Xu Family of Kyoto is considered a crown prince, and many people fear him. Being in such a high position, many people are covetous of him.

    Hardrick was in Kyoto, so she had some understanding of the situation in Kyoto.

    Xu Boyan was a bit taken aback. "You know?"

    His little friend didn¡¯t seem as simple as she appeared to be, she also had secrets.

    He was suddenly curious about the girl¡¯s identity.

    Lu Qingyi smirked. "It¡¯s not a secret."

    She wouldn¡¯t have known this if it wasn¡¯t for Lun Boyan.

    "Master Xu, there¡¯s a parcel from Kyoto."

    A man with a square face and a sturdy physique stood there holding a parcel box, his attitude very respectful.

    His name was Xu Yi, someone loyal to Xu Boyan who was dispatched after Lin Yuanhang departed.

    "Open it."

    Xu Boyan threw the parcel to Lu Qingyi, who caught it easily.

    Lu Qingyi stared at the parcel box in her hand, a hint of confusion in her eyes. "What is this?"

    Xu Yi¡¯s neutral face twitched a little, his hostile gaze falling on Lu Qingyi.

    Xu Boyan had given such a high-priority parcel to a high school girl who looked so strikingly beautiful.

    The girl¡¯s eyes were somewhat indifferent. Her school uniform draped loosely over her shoulders, her tone was indifferent without flattery.

    "Thank you."

    Upon opening the parcel and revealing the familiar packaging, a smile bloomed on Lu Qingyi¡¯s indifferent face. She raised her head slightly, the two dimples on her face shallow.

    When a person who doesn¡¯t like to smile suddenly smiles, it gives off a feeling of spring in full bloom.

    Xu Boyan reached out to touch the girl¡¯s head, "Do you like it?"

    The girl was beautiful when she smiled.

    "I like it very much."

    Lu Qingyi pursed her lips, a wave of emotion washing over her.

    Xu Boyan chuckled lightly, "Try it."

    She opened the sugary snack, and the sweet taste filled her mouth.

    She wasn¡¯t sure if it was an illusion, but Lu Qingyi felt that this candy tasted even better, even sweeter than the ones she¡¯d eaten before.

    Lu Qingyi, "It¡¯s very sweet."

    "Would you consider attending a medical school, or a university in Kyoto?"

    Xu Boyan crouched down slightly to meet the girl¡¯s eyes, asking softly.

    He would always have to return to Kyoto, hoping the little one could go there in the future.

    Lu Qingyi slightly curled her lips, "Alright."

    "Go back and pay attention in class."

    Xu Boyan smiled contentedly, ruffling the girl¡¯s hair.

    Since she¡¯d be going, he naturally hoped that she would attend the best schools.

    "Master Xu..."

    Xu Yi stared at Lu Qingyi¡¯s back as she walked away, hesitating to speak.

    The normally serious-looking man had a grave expression on his face.

    He had been with Xu Boyan for many years and had never seen any woman by his side.

    Xu Boyan was of noble birth. In the eyes of his subordinates, only the daughters of great families were worthy of him.

    Lu Qingyi obviously did not fit their standard, just an ordinary girl with an exceptionally pretty face.

    Xu Boyan coldly raised an eyebrow, "Hmm?"

    "She is not worthy of you."

    Xu Yi thought Xu Boyan might have genuinely fallen for her.

    He had never seen such a gentle Xu Boyan before. In everyone¡¯s eyes, Xu Boyan¡¯s most outstanding trait was his coldness. A smile was a luxury on his face.

    Xu Boyan¡¯s fingers rhythmically tapped on the table. He laughed coldly, "Is that for you to decide?"

    Ha, were they all questioning his tastes? Were they all dissatisfied with his choices? Were they all planning on meddling in his personal matters?

    Xu Yi bowed his head, "I dare not."

    He could feel Xu Boyan¡¯s anger.

    However, he still believed that an ordinary girl like her was not suitable for Xu Boyan.

    "Hmm, what I want to do is none of your business. If there is a next time, you can go handle the project in Africa."

    He opened his thin lips, emitting cold words one by one.

    Can his girl be questioned by others?

    Even if Lu Qingyi was at fault, what¡¯s wrong with him giving her the title of Mrs. Xu as long as she is willing?

    "Yes, I won¡¯t dare again."

    Xu Yi bowed his head, apologizing, but in his heart, he still held hostility towards Lu Qingyi.

    Why should a girl, who has no ability to assist Xu Boyan, be allowed to stay by his side?

    Xu Boyan had actually gone to the trouble of having a bag of White Rabbit candies specially made in Kyoto and then rushed to ship it over.

    "Even if you¡¯re unhappy, keep it to yourself. I don¡¯t want to hear any complaints about her. Be polite to her in the future."

    Despite Xu Yi¡¯s dissatisfaction, Xu Boyan could clearly see it all.

    Having been with him for so many years, he could clearly perceive their subtle emotions.

    His little friend hasn¡¯t been won over just yet, if she were to be scared off, how could he find her again?

 Chapter 35 - 035 I want to go to medical school_1

    Chapter 35: 035 I want to go to medical school_1A packet of milk candy warmed Lu Qingyi¡¯s heart.

    "Qingyi, I want some." S§×ar?h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Ye Chenxi sat down beside Lu Qingyi with a righteous attitude, looking at the milk candy in Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand, and extended her right hand.

    She knew that Lu Qingyi had a special liking for White Rabbit milk candies.

    "I¡¯ll treat you next time."

    Lu Qingyi refused Ye Chenxi and tucked the candy into her drawer.

    This milk candy was specially shipped from Kyoto by Xu Boyan for her. She wouldn¡¯t share it.

    ....or perhaps, she couldn¡¯t bear to share it.

    "When have you become so stingy?"

    Ye Chenxi nudged Lu Qingyi¡¯s arm and pouted discontentedly.

    Even though Lu Qingyi always acted coldly, she could not deter Ye Chenxi¡¯s enthusiasm for her.

    "Hey, how come you¡¯re at high school?"

    Ye Chenxi asked curiously.

    Although she didn¡¯t know what Lu Qingyi did in the past, she could tell that Lu Qingyi was very busy, almost as if she was working.

    Even she claimed to be working.

    "Relaxing."

    Lu Qingyi stretched her body languidly and replied.

    Well, compared to before, she felt more relaxed now.

    Not tired, though sometimes troublesome.

    "Which college do you want to go to?"

    Ye Chenxi blinked her eyes and asked curiously.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s lip curled into a smile, "Medical school."

    Xu Boyan desired her to go to medical school, so she decided to do so.

    "You want to study medicine?" Ye Chenxi stared at Lu Qingyi incredulously.

    Lu Qingyi raised an eyebrow, "Is there a problem?"

    "No."

    Ye Chenxi shook her head.

    How to put this? She always felt that Lu Qingyi wouldn¡¯t like a career in medicine. She hadn¡¯t anticipated this idea.

    "Study well."

    She pulled a brand-new notebook out of the drawer.

    "For me?"

    Ye Chenxi took over and saw the graceful handwriting on it. The handwriting was orderly and beautiful, giving a gentle and refined feeling.

    "This isn¡¯t your handwriting."

    At just a glance, Ye Chenxi could tell.

    She had seen Lu Qingyi¡¯s handwriting before. It was beautiful, dynamic and memorable. It was a feast for the eyes.

    Without batting an eyelid, Lu Qingyi replied, "No."

    But she did not mention who wrote it.

    Ye Chenxi flipped through a few pages and it made her head hurt, "Physics?"

    Her least favorite subject. She felt she could never master it.

    Jiang Yumeng clenched her pen tightly, her back stiff. She bit her lip and felt very uncomfortable listening to the conversation behind her.

    The handwriting in the notebook was hers. She had copied it all by hand.

    She didn¡¯t expect Lu Qingyi to give the notebook to Ye Chenxi.

    "Qingyi..."

    Only after Ye Chenxi left with the notebook did Jiang Yumeng turn around slowly. Her eyes were reddish, like an injured bunny looking at her.

    "If the conflict wasn¡¯t caused by her, maybe it¡¯s worth taking lightly."

    Lu Qingyi saw things clearly and said slowly.

    She didn¡¯t have many friends. Ye Chenxi was one of few she considered a friend, and she liked Jiang Yumeng¡¯s character too.

    She hoped that there would be no conflict between them.

    Jiang Yumeng shook her head, her eyes still red.

    Not everything could be taken lightly.

    Like, him...

    "Qingyi, was the candy given to you by the store owner?"

    She changed the topic and asked lightly, trying to sound casual.

    Lu Qingyi, "Hmm."

    "Qingyi, why do you want to go to medical school?"

    Jiang Yumeng was quite curious. Before today, it seemed that Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t have this idea.

    She was a bit puzzled, what made Lu Qingyi want to go to medical school.

    Lu Qingyi looked up, a faint smile playing on her lips, "To accompany you."

    Huh?

    Jiang Yumeng blinked, obviously not convinced.

    "Sister, this is for you."

    Like a ghost, Lu Jiayue suddenly appeared in Class 20, holding a large bag of White Rabbit milk candies in her hand.

    She stood there, grinning with two shallow dimples in the corners of her mouth, smiling kindly.

    Lu Qingyi raised an eyebrow, "For me?"

    "Yes, I knew you liked it..so I went and bought it."

    Lu Jiayue placed the bag on Lu Qingyi¡¯s desk with a look of a good little sister.

    Internally, she sneered at Lu Qingyi.

    Heh, only those from the countryside would like these cheap candies.

    White Rabbit milk candy was available everywhere in the supermarket. You could get a big bag for only five yuan.

    The money spent on a bunch of White Rabbit candies wouldn¡¯t even be enough for a small piece of her chocolate.

    Lu Qingyi looked into Lu Jiayue¡¯s eyes seriously, "Lu Jiayue."

    She looked at this girl, who had facial features notably similar to hers and inwardly she felt quite unpleasant.

    Even though she had sworn to expose her hypocrisy, eventually she didn¡¯t do anything.

    "Sister, try it and see if it¡¯s good. I bought it from a supermarket. It¡¯s costlier than the ones sold outside, and I heard the taste is better too."

    Like she hadn¡¯t heard Lu Qingyi calling her, Lu Jiayue still had a smile on her face and spoke kindly.

    Holy shit!

    Jiang Yumeng got a bit angry. An obvious white lotus!

    She stood up all of a sudden, "Lu Jiayue, don¡¯t you feel guilty?"

    On the surface, she made it look like sisterly love, but behind her back, she wasn¡¯t pleased to see Lu Qingyi at all. Even her words were full of innuendos.

    Every seemingly caring sentence was filled with ulterior meanings. It was very disturbing.

    Jiang Yumeng just didn¡¯t understand why nobody else could see through Lu Jiayue¡¯s true face.

    "Ah? Did I do something wrong?"

    Lu Jiayue instinctively bit her lip. She looked at Jiang Yumeng in confusion, her face filled with puzzlement.

    Some curious classmates in Class 20 looked over, wondering what was going on.

    "Aren¡¯t you conscious about defaming your sister?"

    Jiang Yumeng spoke out bravely.

    Literally every word Lu Jiayue had said was implying that Lu Qingyi was a country bumpkin with no experience right?

    "Student, is it wrong to care for my sister?"

    Lu Jiayue glanced at Jiang Yumeng and replied in a displeased tone.

    When the principal, Hadrick, had arrived, she heard about it. The principal intended her to show Hadrick around the campus.

    However, why did this task fall onto Lu Qingyi?

    What¡¯s so special about Lu Qingyi? Was it just because she was more attractive than her?

    She had practiced the tone of conversation with Principal Hadrick several times and thought about how to gain his favor and inquire about his affairs.

    She knew her grades were top-tier in this school, but she also knew that based on her current scores, getting into Hadrick¡¯s would be challenging.

    Her goal had always been Hadrick¡¯s since high school, and it had never changed.

    She had thought of showing Principal Hadrick her excellence, in the hope that he would lower the admission criteria for her.

 Chapter 36: Wanna compete with me? _1

    Chapter 36: Wanna compete with me? _1Lu Qingyi lethargically rose from her seat, her hand rested on the table, a vague smile danced on her lips as she looked at Lu Jiayue.

    She rummaged into her bag and produced a packet of White Rabbit Creamy Candy.

    It was custom-made

    The bold four-character phrase on the back of the package was stunningly eye-catching.

    On the lower side of the packaging was a red seal revealed to the surrounding air.

    Kyoto Confectionery Ltd.

    It was as if the seal was a slap in Jiayue¡¯s face; her smiling expression instantly vanished.

    Many know about this company; they produce many top brand chocolate candies.

    Their candies were made from top-quality ingredients, and customized versions were reasonably expensive.

    Most importantly, it¡¯s not guaranteed they would accept your custom order.

    "I don¡¯t care for your cheap candy," Qingyi said with a hum as she slightly leaned towards Jiayue, a smirk on her face.

    She had noticed the seal on the package earlier, but she preferred not to mention it.

    The emboldened phrase on the candy, and the crimson seal, was an open mockery of Jiayue.

    Her face turned white as a sheet. She moved her lips wordlessly, looking incredulously at Qingyi.

    How had Qingyi managed to get hold of a custom order candy?

    She herself had made countless attempts, but Kyoto Confectionery Ltd. had never once accepted her request.

    Jiang Yumeng¡¯s eyes widened significantly and exclaimed, "Oh my gosh."

    Being a food lover herself, naturally, she knew about the company.

    The candies tasted fantastic.

    "Sister, how did you...."

    Jiayue unconsciously stepped back, her eyes filled with disbelief as she stared at Qingyi.

    "Take your cheap stuff and get out of Class 20."

    Qingyi¡¯s lips parted to reveal a chilling tone, a silent oppressive aura filled the air.

    Laughing at her for her rural upbringing and calling her unworldly?

    Hah, she¡¯d openly flaunt what Jiayue couldn¡¯t get.

    "Sister, you don¡¯t need to go behind any back if you want something, you can just tell mom and dad," Jiayue voiced out with fear, her voice coming out as a soft whisper.

    A silent indignation prickled in her heart.

    A roundabout means?

    The students in class 20 noticed the hidden undertone, whispers rippled through the room.

    Teen girls getting sponsored by affluent older men weren¡¯t unheard of, quite common actually.

    "What a dirty mind," Qingyi¡¯s lips crooked with a smile. "You know what you sound like right now?"

    She flipped her wrist, lips slightly curved into a sardonic smile, staring at Jiayue. A cold laugh touched her eyes.

    "Like what?" Jiayue unwittingly asked.

    Qingyi smirked,"A fox."

    Jiayue¡¯s she looked blankly at Qingyi, unable to comprehend. Jiang Yumeng was equally puzzled.

    "Envious of something you can¡¯t have."

    Qingyi¡¯s tone was lazy yet cold.

    She knew exactly what was going through Jiayue¡¯s mind.

    Jiayue frowned upon the sight of Qingyi¡¯s prosperity, deeming it unjust.

    Jiayue looked particularly wronged: "Sister, I¡¯m just worried about you."

    "You hardly ever visit Jin City, how could you possibly know Kyoto?"

    She looked up at Qingyi, incredulity playing on her voice. Sear?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Her eyes moistened as if on the verge of tears.

    Qingyi lifted an eyebrow, "What makes you so sure that I¡¯ve never been?"

    A smirk and a pure hint of sarcasm on her lips lit her eyes up.

    She visited the Lu family house once a year, staying for only two days.

    So where was she for the remaining 363 days? How would Jiayue know?

    "Even I¡¯ve rarely been,"

    Jiayue clutched the corner of her dress, she bit her lip and said.

    Growing up, she had only been to Kyoto three times, how could Qingyi, who grew up in rural settings, ever been?

    Kyoto was expensive to visit, while the Lu family was one of the most prestigious in Jin City, in Kyoto, they were nobodies.

    Qingyi looked at Jiayue, a hint of a smile played on her lips. "You want to compete with me?"

    She nonchalantly overturned her bag, revealing numerous receipts from the innermost pockets.

    Every size, varying in length.

    "Gosh, Qingyi is amazing,"

    Jiang Yumeng, driven by curiosity, held up one of the receipts discarded by Qingyi.

    She looked at the receipt, her eyes widened in surprise.

    Kyoto, Kyoto...

    She felt like she hadn¡¯t noticed anything but the word Kyoto on the receipt.

    "These are plane, subway, and train tickets."

    Qingyi spread out all the tickets from the bag, speaking softly.

    The pile consisted of about forty tickets of different sizes.

    "Wow, is this for real?"

    "The tickets are valid, my dad is in ticket checking, I have seen these."

    "Oh my goodness, I¡¯ve never been there."

    "Wow, Qingyi is so cool."

    "Wait wait wait, how much would all these tickets cost?"

    "So unfamiliar, I haven¡¯t seen any of these."

    "I won¡¯t admit I¡¯m envious."

    Ever since Qingyi spread out the tickets, there was a stir among the students in class 20.

    They were too curious,

    When they heard Jiang Yumeng¡¯s excited words, they couldn¡¯t resist moving closer to Qingyi.

    Unbelievable,

    She went so many times, it was incredible.

    Jiayue was stunned, her eyes wide open, staring at Qingyi in disbelief.

    She didn¡¯t believe as she picked up one of the tickets, it was a first-class flight ticket. Her eyes glued to Qingyi as if plotting to eat her.

    First-class, what concept was that?

    She never travelled in that class, why should Qingyi be any different?

    "When I was ten, I went to Kyoto, alone."

    A grin danced on Qingyi¡¯s lips, she said it slowly,

    She emphasized, tone laden with gravitas.

    She had been gifted with intelligence from a young age, learnt things faster, she was also brave; upon learning about Kyoto, she was intrigued. She deceived her grandmother, secretly booked her tickets, and left, alone.

    That was her first time in Kyoto, and she believed only in such a grand city could she build her own life.

    "Impossible!"

    Disbelief rode strong on Jiayue¡¯s face, how could her grandmother afford to send Qingyi to Kyoto?

    "Lu Jiayue, what you believe to be impossible might be possible for others. There are many more people in this world who are much better than you. Don¡¯t forget, you are not superior to everyone."

    Qingyi casually collected the tickets, put them in her bag, and returned the bag into the drawer.

    She spoke deliberately, pausing with each word.

    Collecting receipts was initially out of obligation to her grandmother, and then it became a habit.

    She would preserve each ticket, plane or train, to show to her grandmother, to offer her peace of mind.

    "It¡¯s impossible, where did the money come from?"

    Jiayue bit her lip, she wasn¡¯t prepared to believe.

    The money Yao Meishu gave her grandmother was only just enough, how could her grandmother spare any to fund Qingyi¡¯s expenses?

    She¡¯d instead believe Qingyi had a wealthy man to back her.

 Chapter 37 - 037 Kind-hearted Lu Jiahao_1

    Chapter 37: 037 Kind-hearted Lu Jiahao_1Lu Qingyi propped her hands on the table and stared at her sister, Lu Jiayue, with a smirk. "Money?"

    "Sis, use the money I have in this card, no need to take the long way," Jiayue pleaded as she pulled out a bank card from her bag.

    "No thanks."

    Lu Qingyi dropped her gaze from the card held by Jiayue, her expression indifferent.

    She wasn¡¯t lacking money.

    Even if she was, she¡¯d rather starve than accept charity from Jiayue.

    "Jiayue, what are you up to now?"

    Suddenly, a clear male voice broke through the conversation. It was laced with a hint of annoyance.

    A young man with a buzz cut stood at the doorway of the 20th class. His golden skin contrasted against his clear, perturbed brows.

    Not everyone could pull off a buzz cut, but it made him look even more handsome and sunny.

    "Jiahao."

    Jiayue turned, sounding surprised and a little weak.

    "Don¡¯t you ever get tired?"

    Jiahao moved up a few steps, his brows still furrowed at Jiayue.

    "What are you talking about?"

    Jiayue bit her lower lip, looking rather vexed at her brother.

    Even though they should be the closest, Jiahao¡¯s heart always tilted towards Qingyi.

    "Don¡¯t you have to study?"

    Jiahao quickly glanced around and softly asked.

    After all, she was his sister. He didn¡¯t want to confront her in front of everyone.

    After weighing her options, Jiayue left a large packet of candies and walked off.

    Even if Qingyi didn¡¯t want it, she couldn¡¯t take it back.

    Jiayue wouldn¡¯t eat the low-grade candies.

    "Sis, why didn¡¯t you send me a message?"

    Jiahao held up his phone, looking slightly sullen.

    Nobody told him about Qingyi coming back to school ¨C not Lu Yao, not Yao Meishu, nor Jiayue.

    Now, he was headed for the 20th class himself.

    "You¡¯re studying for the art exam."

    Even though Qingyi was cold towards Jiahao, she didn¡¯t hold the same malice as she did with Jiayue.

    Looking at the boy in front of her, she felt a smile playing at the corners of her lips.

    He¡¯s gotten taller, tanned, and thinner.

    Boys grow up so quickly. When she last saw him last year, he was only a tad taller than her, and now, he towered over her.

    "I¡¯ll treat you to lunch today, okay?"

    Jiahao asked, looking expectantly at Qingyi.

    "No thanks, I¡¯ll eat at school," Qingyi said after a moment¡¯s thought.

    The school¡¯s food wasn¡¯t that good, so Jiahao must have planned to eat out.

    Amongst all else, she quite liked the food at Xu Boyan¡¯s and didn¡¯t want to miss it.

    "Ah? Then let¡¯s eat in the cafeteria," Jiahao rubbed his neck as if a light bulb had suddenly switched on in his mind.

    He knew that his siblings didn¡¯t like Qingyi and it wouldn¡¯t surprise him if she wanted to live at school.

    Qingyi gave Jiahao an indifferent look.

    "Ah, right, I don¡¯t have a meal card," Jiahao said, slapping his own thigh. "No problem, I can borrow one."

    He was well-liked, borrowing a meal card was a piece of cake for him.

    "I¡¯m eating at the snack bar," Qingyi finally muttered out after a long pause.

    "Eating instant noodles and bread every day isn¡¯t good for your health," Jiahao advised.

    "Qingyi always eats at the snack bar," Yumeng interjected.

    From the moment Jiahao had walked in, she hadn¡¯t blinked once.

    Wasn¡¯t he super handsome?

    Jiahao was a bit shocked, "Ah?" S§×arch* The Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    He knew that the snack bar sold a lot of things, but he never knew it served meals too!

    What kind of sorcery was this?

    "Go back to class. Come meet me at noon," Jiahao said lightly.

    She quite liked this little brother of hers.

    "Oh, okay!" Although he didn¡¯t understand what she meant, Jiahao obediently agreed.

    "Qingyi, your brother treats you well," Yumeng sighed longingly as she watched Jiahao¡¯s receding figure, then turned her head back to Qingyi.

    Jiayue was fake, but Jiahao was sincere.

    Qingyi simply responded, "Mhm."

    Yao Meishu was always talking about how she was alienated. True, she wasn¡¯t welcomed in that family, but Jiahao was the only one who genuinely cared for her.

    Qingyi lowered her head, toying with her phone. Opening WeChat, she found his profile with the black icon.

    She kept it unmarked.

    [Can I have extra food for lunch?]

    She really liked the food at Xu Boyan¡¯s place. She also enjoyed spending time with him.

    She felt a little anxious after sending the message.

    It was kind of embarrassing.

    [What¡¯s up?]

    [Sure.]

    Boyan responded quickly to her message.

    As terse as his usual cold demeanor.

    [I want to bring someone with me.]

    Hovering over the keyboard for a few seconds, Qingyi finally entered those words.

    Then, closing her phone, she sighed lightly.

    If he didn¡¯t agree, she would eat in the cafeteria with Jiahao. Going out to eat was a hassle anyway.

    Her phone vibrated soon after.

    [Sure.]

    The message jumped out as she turned on her phone.

    Boyan didn¡¯t ask who she was bringing or refuse. There were only two simple words on the screen.

    [My brother, he¡¯s back at school today.]

    As if guided by some unseen force, Qingyi tapped out this message.

    Was she explaining herself?

    After hitting send, she realized something was strange.

    She wasn¡¯t in the habit of explaining herself.

    In the snack bar, Boyan leaned back in his chair, long legs casually crossed on the table. The lordly pose suited him.

    As he read her message on his phone, a grin played on his lips.

    Xu Yi watched Boyan¡¯s quick mood change in disbelief. One moment Boyan was brooding, the next light-hearted.

    Boyan was engrossed in his phone as if chatting with someone.

    Chatting?

    Xu Yi was puzzled. Boyan was usually too lazy to use chat apps. He preferred to call people directly if he needed something.

    "Xu Yi, order a bit more food for lunch," Boyan said, looking up at Yi.

    A slight smile could be seen on his lips, and even Xu Yi, a grown man, was left dumbstruck for a moment.

    Xu Yi recovered after a while, "Huh? Oh."

    His intrigued gaze rested on Boyan.

    Boyan¡¯s finger rhythmically tapped on the table. "More vegetables, less meat."

    Children who didn¡¯t like meat meant that he needed to work on his culinary skills.

    How can she gain weight if she doesn¡¯t eat meat?

    The child was too thin, Boyan thought.

    More vegetables, less meat?

    Xu Yi was dumbfounded. Boyan had never cared about such specifics before when ordering food.

 Chapter 38 - 038 kids like to eat spicy food_1

    Chapter 38: 038 kids like to eat spicy food_1Seemingly like he suddenly remembered something, Xu Boyan said, "Right, make it spicy."

    The kid loved spicy food.

    "Master Xu, don¡¯t you dislike spicy food?"

    Xu Yi¡¯s eyes widened, staring at Xu Boyan in disbelief.

    The Xu family, from top to bottom, all knew Xu Boyan didn¡¯t like spicy food, and these Xu family guards knew it best.

    "The kid likes it spicy."

    There was a gentle look in Xu Boyan¡¯s eyes as he smiled faintly.

    Xu Yi:"..."

    He didn¡¯t dare to question it. He silently went to order the food, his dissatisfaction with Lu Qingyi growing.

    Fox spirit!

    He just couldn¡¯t understand how Xu Boyan, normally so indifferent to women, had had his soul stolen by a sixteen or seventeen-year-old high school student.

    The morning flew by, and Lu Qingyi stood up lazily, massaging her aching shoulder.

    All her classmates had left the classroom; none of the students from class 20 would stay behind to study.

    She caught sight of the bag of milk candy out of the corner of her eye. Her gaze turned cold and she threw the big bag into the trash without hesitation.

    "Sister."

    Lu Jiahao, having just finished a gym class, was sweating profusely. He was standing at the door of class 20, grinning cheekily.

    "I just had gym and went to the equipment room, sorry about that."

    He scratched the back of his head awkwardly, apologizing.

    Wouldn¡¯t Lu Qingyi have left too if he wasn¡¯t there since all the pupils from class 20 had left?

    Lu Jiahao wondered.

    "It¡¯s fine, I just woke up."

    Lu Qingyi, rubbing her sleepy eyes, spoke nonchalantly.

    Lu Jiahao was a little puzzled, "Where are we going now?"

    If Lu Qingyi asked him to come over at noon, it should mean she had agreed to have lunch with him.

    After a pause, Lu Qingyi said, "Convenience store."

    Lu Jiahao:"..."

    Wait, are they going to have instant noodles?

    "Sister, did something at home upset you?"

    Lu Jiahao, trailing behind Lu Qingyi, asked hesitantly.

    Yao Meishu had always been cold to Lu Qingyi while Lu Yao, despite his concern, chose to be indifferent. Lu Jiayue seemed like a good sister but was always targeting Lu Qingyi.

    He had watched all of these over the years.

    He felt particularly sorry for this sister.

    "That¡¯s not my home."

    Lu Qingyi stopped and turned to look at Lu Jiahao, her tone was serious and cold.

    The Lu family was not her home, it never belonged to her, she could never fit in.

    It wasn¡¯t in the past, it isn¡¯t now, and it never will be.

    "I¡¯m here for you, sister."

    Lu Jiahao held Lu Qingyi¡¯s wrist, his eyes filled with sincerity.

    Lu Qingyi did not speak but responded with a soft smile.

    "Are we there?"

    The journey from Class 20 to the convenience store wasn¡¯t far, only taking a few minutes.

    Leaning back leisurely reading the newspaper, Xu Boyan looked up and caught Lu Qingyi¡¯s gaze, smiling faintly.

    Lu Jiahao:"..."

    What¡¯s happening?

    Xu Boyan examined the boy standing next to the girl, a deep look in his eyes.

    The boy and the girl looked somewhat alike, and anyone with keen eyes could tell they were related by blood.

    They looked less like brother and sister, and more like siblings.

    Lu Jiahao had slightly yellowish skin and was tall. Lu Qingyi¡¯s skin was fair and soft, making her look younger than her actual age.

    "This is my brother, Lu Jiahao."

    Lu Qingyi glanced at Lu Jiahao and slowly spoke.

    "Nice to meet you, little brother."

    Xu Boyan extended his right hand to Lu Jiahao with a light laugh.

    Lu Jiahao:"..."

    Who the hell is the little brother?

    Since when did the owner of this little shop change?

    And what¡¯s going on with this new owner?

    How come he¡¯s so close to his sister?

    "I ordered the green peppers you like." S~ea??h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Xu Boyan rose to his feet, putting down the newspaper in his hand.

    Lu Jiahao: "..."

    "Let¡¯s go, time to eat."

    Lu Qingyi tugged at Lu Jiahao and said softly.

    Lu Jiahao was somewhat bewildered, but still followed Lu Qingyi into the small shop.

    Seeing Lu Qingyi, Xu Yi, who was preparing the dishes, harbored some resentment in his eyes, which deepened when he saw Lu Jiahao.

    However, considering Xu Boyan was around, he bottled up his feelings and looked down instead of staring at Lu Qingyi.

    He was afraid he wouldn¡¯t be able to hold back his contemptuous gaze if he saw Lu Qingyi.

    Quite interesting.

    Lu Qingyi looked at Xu Yi with a certain amusement, a slight smile playing on her lips.

    Looks like this man has quite some grievances against her.

    "Sis, what¡¯s going on?"

    Only then did Lu Jiahao, sitting in the chair, ask in realization.

    He was completely dumbfounded.

    Lu Qingyi glanced up, simply responding to Lu Jiahao in a chilling tone, "Eating."

    Indeed, she was here to eat.

    Lu Jiahao: "..."

    "These are all your sister¡¯s favorites, not sure if it suits your taste."

    Xu Boyan sat down across from Lu Qingyi, gesturing to the dishes on the table as he spoke.

    Her favourite food?

    Lu Jiahao looked at Lu Qingyi in surprise, his mouth slightly ajar.

    The dishes on the table were mostly vegetarian, with very little meat, mainly in minced form. One dish was particularly noticeable - stir-fried green pepper, without even a bit of meat.

    Lu Qingyi seemed pretty non-discriminatory about what she ate at the Lu household, and rarely expressed any opinions, but she always ate very little each time.

    He never realized his sister was a vegetarian.

    "I don¡¯t mind, I¡¯m not fussy about food."

    Lu Jiahao murmured.

    During the meal, Xu Boyan was quite attentive to Lu Qingyi, which made Lu Jiahao feel a little sour.

    "When did you two get together?"

    Lu Jiahao poked at the rice in his bowl, questioning in a gloomy tone.

    Lu Qingyi: "..."

    Xu Boyan: "..."

    "Don¡¯t overthink it."

    Lu Qingyi unceremoniously tapped Lu Jiahao on the forehead.

    Wait, what? Not together?

    Lu Jiahao was slightly confused, the interaction he had just witnessed between the two seemed uncannily like old familiar friends or an old married couple.

    Xu Boyan smiled slightly, feeling quite amused. This younger brother was quite cooperative.

    "Well, a little shop owner like you isn¡¯t worthy of a high-class lady like my sister."

    Lu Jiahao sneakily glanced at Xu Boyan before he mustered up the courage to say it.

    He had to admit that Xu Boyan was the most handsome man he¡¯d ever seen, but the thought of him taking his sister away was quite unsettling.

    After all, how could a small shop owner ever be a match for Lu Qingyi, who was a lady of the Lu Family in name?

    Xu Yi, who just walked in with a drink: "...."

    It¡¯s rather amusing, it¡¯s clear Lu Qingyi isn¡¯t good enough for his grand status.

    He scoffed internally but didn¡¯t dare to utter a word.

    Xu Boyan: "..."

    He retracted his earlier thoughts.

    "Go back to class once you¡¯re done."

    Lu Qingyi spoke sternly, her brows slightly furrowed.

    Lu Jiahao was talking a bit too much.

    Wait, he only said a few words.

    If Lu Jiahao knew Lu Qingyi¡¯s thoughts, he would surely feel aggrieved.

 Chapter 39 - 039 Hardrick is recruiting art students this year_1

    Chapter 39: 039 Hardrick is recruiting art students this year_1The dishes were cleaned up by Xu Yi. Xu Boyan pulled out a brand-new pack of White Rabbit milk candies from the drawer, "Finished eating?"

    He asked softly.

    Lu Qingyi, "No."

    "Eating too much candy isn¡¯t good."

    Although he said this, Xu Boyan still pushed the candies towards Lu Qingyi.

    "Got it." Lu Qingyi directly pushed the candies towards Lu Jiahao, "Here you go."

    Lu Jiahao: "..."

    He always knew that Lu Qingyi liked White Rabbit milk candies.

    Could this man have captured his sister¡¯s heart with these?

    Made-to-order?

    Kyoto?

    Lu Jiahao saw the brand on the bag and unbelievably looked up at Xu Boyan.

    He knew what this symbol stood for, Lu Jiayue loved the candies from that store, she was always making a fuss about buying them.

    "Sis, just who is that store owner?

    Only when he left the small shop did Lu Jiahao dare to ask.

    Inside the small shop, he didn¡¯t dare to ask due to Xu Boyan¡¯s intimidating presence.

    "Just an ordinary merchant."

    Lu Qingyi paused briefly, then casually answered.

    Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t need to mention Xu Boyan¡¯s real identity to anyone else.

    Xu Boyan was here under a false identity, too.

    Lu Jiahao: "..."

    He didn¡¯t believe it, not one bit.

    "What school do you want to go to?"

    As they reached the door of classroom 20, Lu Qingyi suddenly asked.

    Lu Jiahao¡¯s grades weren¡¯t particularly outstanding, but they weren¡¯t bad either.

    "The one I dream of going to, or the one I can actually get into?"

    Lu Jiahao paused for a moment before answering.

    Maybe all the good genes went to Lu Jiayue; his grades were just above average, not particularly stellar, which is why he chose to study arts.

    Lu Qingyi looked at Lu Jiahao for a few seconds then said, "Your dream."

    "Hardrick."

    Lu Jiahao scratched the back of his head somewhat awkwardly.

    Many people dream of Hardrick. After all, Hardrick is the top institution, but the number of people who actually get in is quite small.

    Because, the cut-off score for Hardrick is insanely high.

    Out of a total of 750 points, if you don¡¯t have 720 or more, there¡¯s no use discussing anything further.

    Hardrick is not like other schools, which have a set admission quota every year and admit students according to their scores from highest to lowest. It only admits students who score 720 points or above each year.

    Lu Qingyi lowered her gaze in thought, "How are your grades?"

    "I haven¡¯t studied for a term. If I work hard from now until the college entrance examination, I should be able to score around 650 in total."

    Lu Jiahao replied somewhat apologetically.

    Unfortunately, Hardrick does not admit art students, otherwise he thought that with a bit more effort, he could just make the cut-off for Hardrick.

    The cut-off score is somewhat lowered for art students.

    "Come find me after school this afternoon, I¡¯ll help you with some problems."

    Lu Qingyi thought for a moment then said.

    Lu Jiahao: "..."

    Wait, didn¡¯t his elder sister stop studying after junior high?

    And now Lu Qingyi, in class 20, has the ability to tutor him?

    Lu Jiahao definitely didn¡¯t mean to belittle Lu Qingyi; he just subconsciously thought that Lu Qingyi would not have studied these things.

    "Aim for 700, then there shouldn¡¯t be a problem getting into Hardrick."

    As Lu Qingyi was typing on her phone screen with her head down, seeing that Lu Jiahao had not responded, she raised her eyes to look at him.

    "Ah, sis, there¡¯s no chance of getting into Hardrick with just 700 points."

    Lu Jiahao took the liberty of reminding her.

    He thought Lu Qingyi did not understand the admission requirements of Hardrick.

    "It¡¯s enough for an art student."

    Lu Qingyi turned off her phone screen and spoke slowly.

    "No, Hardrick doesn¡¯t admit art students." S§×ar?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Lu Jiahao shook his head.

    Although Hardrick does have a sports major, it doesn¡¯t admit sports students. Those students get in purely based on their academic performances.

    "They started admitting art students this year." Lu Qingyi glanced at the time and said, "I¡¯m heading back to the dorm."

    It was also time for the school to have a lunch break. She took the candies from Lu Jiahao¡¯s hand and began walking towards the dormitory without looking back.

    Lu Jiahao was dumbfounded.

    No, how did Lu Qingyi know about Hardrick admitting art students?

    It seemed like even the Principal hadn¡¯t mentioned this.

    "Lu Qingyi, you¡¯re quite audacious."

    Lin Yiran was no longer the friendly dormitory head, trying hard to maintain the harmony in the dorm. She looked at Lu Qingyi who had just walked in, somehow mocking.

    Lu Qingyi gave a cold smile, "Perhaps, I have the means."

    She indeed was audacious, only now much more restrained.

    In the past she was all too audacious, she was fearless, because she was not afraid of anyone.

    "How can such a kind-hearted girl like Lu Jiayue have a sister like you."

    Lin Yiran crossed her arms, looking Lu Qingyi up and down.

    "Indeed, how could I have a sister like that."

    Lu Qingyi suddenly laughed, the smile laced with mockery.

    She looked good when she laughed, her dimples clearly visible.

    Her words were somewhat profound. She looked at Lin Yiran with amusement, finding it quite funny.

    "You¡¯re good at pretending to be lofty, huh."

    Lin Yiran bit her lip.

    "Hey, Lin Yiran, what are you implying"

    Luo Jia, who was sitting on the upper bunk diligently studying, had already put down her pen. Her tone was not very friendly.

    She was staring straight at Lin Yiran.

    Lin Yiran was taken aback, "Get back to your studies."

    Their relationships within the dorm were generally good. Normally, Luo Jia would call her either "Yiran" or "head". It felt quite strange to be called by her full name just now.

    "No, when did you start siding with Lu Jiayue?"

    Luo Jia propped her chin, seemingly speechless.

    Although she didn¡¯t hate Lu Jiayue, she didn¡¯t particularly like her either, she just envied her academic performance.

    If she wanted to get on good terms with Lu Jiayue, it was just to have her help improve her grades.

    She loved studying, she just didn¡¯t understand much.

    "You have a problem with that?"

    Lin Yiran gave Luo Jia a glare.

    "I dare not, I¡¯m just warning you that the one you¡¯re picking a fight with is my goddess."

    Luo Jia lifted her chin towards Lu Qingyi, her tone casual.

    Lu Qingyi: "..."

    What? Since when did she become Luo Jia¡¯s goddess?

    Lin Yiran: "..."

    There¡¯s nothing wrong with her hearing, right?

    "Are you pulling my leg?"

    Lin Yiran couldn¡¯t help twitching the corners of her mouth, then asked uncertainly.

    "So, goddess, if I really got transferred from class one, would you tutor me?"

    Luo Jia raised her book, not responding to Lin Yiran, instead she asked Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi lifted her eyelid, seeming somewhat lazy, "Maybe."

    Luo Jia nodded, "Alright, got it."

    Lu Qingyi: "..."

    What did you get?

    "Goddess, wait for me in class 20."

    Luo Jia seemed somewhat excited.

    "Luo Jia, have you gone mad?" Lin Yiran looked at Luo Jia with disbelief.

    "I¡¯m serious."

    Luo Jia said determinedly.

    Lu Qingyi raised her eyes to look at Luo Jia, then turned away.

 Chapter 40: Question from Yao Meishu No. 1

    Chapter 40: Question from Yao Meishu No. 1The next day, Lu Qingyi received a call from Yao Meishu.

    Sitting in the classroom, she idly toyed with her phone. A slight smirk played across her face as she stared at the illuminated screen, her expression somewhat mocking. S§×ar?h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    It was surprising that Yao Meishu would call her.

    Even without a saved contact, she recognized the number.

    Once, she made a note of it, eagerly hoping time and again for this number to call.

    But it never did.

    "Not picking up?"

    The phone rang again and again, and finally, Lu Qingyi answered on the fifth ring. The female voice on the other end was cold.

    A simple question had somehow turned into a statement in Yao Meishu¡¯s mouth.

    "You¡¯re right."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s finger tapped thoughtlessly on the table. She smirked, exuding irony.

    If she knew, why did she call?

    "Are you being kept?"

    Yao Meishu got straight to the point.

    The normally indifferent Yao Meishu sounded angry this time.

    Lu Qingyi laughed lightly, "Said by Lu Jiayue?"

    Ha, what a joke.

    "Don¡¯t do things that would hurt me."

    Yao Meishu paused, then said.

    "Ms. Yao, it seems that we don¡¯t have any ties, except the barely visible blood connection."

    With a slight laugh, Lu Qingyi¡¯s tone was mocking.

    "I am your mother."

    Yao Meishu sounded annoyed over the phone. Her voice was high-pitched.

    "Biologically, yes."

    But apart from biology, did they have a mother-daughter relationship to speak of?

    The answer was no.

    "I¡¯m at the school gate."

    Sounds of a door opening then shutting came from the other end of the line.

    The hustle and bustle of traffic gradually became audible; Yao Meishu had probably gotten out of the car.

    "Come out."

    When Lu Qingyi arrived at the school entrance, Yao Meishu paced restlessly, clutching her bag.

    This was the first time Lu Qingyi had seen such a frantic side of Yao Meishu.

    Lu Qingyi laughed coldly, her face showing an element of mockery.

    "Lu Qingyi, don¡¯t I give you living expenses?"

    Yao Meishu looked somewhat angry when she saw Lu Qingyi. This was the first time she had spoken to Lu Qingyi with such harshness.

    Lu Qingyi stood without a word, merely whispering, "Eighteen years."

    Yes, for those eighteen years, Yao Meishu had never taken care of her. Did she want to start now?

    She hadn¡¯t used a single penny of Yao Meishu¡¯s money for those first eighteen years, so what right did Yao Meishu have to bring up living expenses now?

    "Lu Qingyi, cut it out."

    Yao Meishu paused, her voice was soft and seemed tinged with concern.

    A first.

    Quietly, she just looked at Lu Qingyi, and the indifference in her eyes seemed to dissipate.

    Lu Qingyi raised her eyes, a faint smile in her eyes and asked, "Cut what?"

    Standing slightly taller than Yao Meishu, she met the gaze directly.

    "You really want me to spell it out?"

    Yao Meishu frowned.

    "You believe everything Lu Jiayue says?" Lu Qingyi laughed again, a scornful smirk appearing at the corners of her mouth.

    "If I say I¡¯m not, would you believe me?"

    After a long silence, Lu Qingyi finally opened her mouth. It seemed like she was explaining, but also mocking Yao Meishu.

    In contrast, in front of Lu Jiayue, Yao Meishu¡¯s trust was always with Lu Jiayue. Even if Lu Jiayue was wrong, Yao Meishu would still undoubtedly stand by Lu Jiayue.

    To Yao Meishu, she was nothing.

    She is disliked, even if she didn¡¯t do anything, in Yao Meishu¡¯s eyes, she was still wrong.

    "How did you obtain your things?"

    Yao Meishu didn¡¯t believe that a nineteen-year-old girl could be so capable.

    Her mother, Yao Huijuan, would never deceive her; if Yao Huijuan said Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t go to high school, then she didn¡¯t go.

    Education is a shortcut in this world, only through it can one have good prospects.

    She definitely wouldn¡¯t believe that young Lu Qingyi could achieve that much.

    "You didn¡¯t get involved with my life before, why do you care now?"

    Lu Qingyi countered, her eyes void of any familial affection or attachment to Yao Meishu. When she looked at Yao Meishu, it was as if she was looking at a stranger.

    Yes, a stranger.

    An utterly irrelevant stranger.

    "Whatever you do is fine, but not this whole being a kept woman thing."

    Yao Meishu didn¡¯t seem bothered by the awkwardness; gripping her bag tightly in her hand, she said with intense determination.

    She wasn¡¯t involved with what Lu Qingyi did and didn¡¯t want to be either.

    But she would not stand by and watch Lu Qingyi make a mess of things.

    Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t offer any explanation; she just silently glared at Yao Meishu, a cold smirk in her eyes.

    Being kept?

    Ha.

    A laughable notion.

    Just because she had visited Kyoto many times and was able to receive custom-made candies that some could only dream about?

    What did this have to do with being kept?

    Funny.

    So this was how she was perceived in Yao Meishu¡¯s eyes.

    Right, in Yao Meishu¡¯s eyes, she was always just a country bumpkin, an uneducated, distasteful child who would embarrass everyone if brought out in public.

    But, Yao Meishu seemed to forget that she herself had grown up in the countryside.

    Yao Meishu questioned again, "Did you hear me?"

    "I¡¯ve said there isn¡¯t. Believe it or not, that¡¯s up to you."

    Lu Qingyi met Yao Meishu¡¯s eyes, her tone serious.

    She just looked at Yao Meishu, the ice in her eyes cold to the extreme.

    She slowly stepped back, then turned around and walked away without looking back.

    Leaving Yao Meishu alone and stunned at the school gate.

    Yao Meishu looked dazed. She held her bag tightly, her mouth opening as if to call out to Lu Qingyi, but in the end, she didn¡¯t say a word.

    She watched Lu Qingyi¡¯s figure move further away, her expression a tangle of confusion and complexity.

    "Are you okay?"

    Lu Qingyi walked fast, and immediately after turning a corner she collided with a wall of flesh. It was hard; her forehead ached from the impact.

    She looked up and met the deep eyes of Xu Boyan.

    He extended his hand, gently soothing her forehead. His voice was soft, attractive, and sounded oddly gentle.

    "Does it hurt?"

    His hand moved, gently stroking Lu Qingyi¡¯s forehead; he asked in a soft voice.

    His inflection rose slightly, bringing a hint of joy.

    "I¡¯m fine, it doesn¡¯t hurt."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s mind went blank for a moment; her ears turned slightly red.

    She backed away a few steps, putting some distance between her and Xu Boyan.

    Her ears were still red, and her face also felt slightly hot.

    "Little lady, are you blushing?"

    Xu Boyan was chuckling, not missing the way Lu Qingyi¡¯s ears reddened.

    With his eyes smiling, his voice carried a hint of glee.

    Lu Qingyi: "..."

    Lu Qingyi gently bit her lower lip as she looked up at Xu Boyan, her gaze complex.

    Her heart seemed to beat faster than ever before.

 Chapter 41 - 041 His palm is very warm_1

    Chapter 41: 041 His palm is very warm_1"It¡¯s okay, I¡¯ll always be here."

    Xu Boyan took a step forward with a light laugh, reaching out to ruffle Lu Qingyi¡¯s hair in a natural gesture.

    He had a clear view of the standoff between the two at the door.

    "She said, I¡¯m being kept by someone."

    Lu Qingyi tilted her head upwards, quietly uttering those words.

    She stared at Xu Boyan, the look in her eyes somewhat serious.

    "I¡¯ll keep you."

    Xu Boyan laughed, his voice filled with joy.

    If Lu Qingyi was willing, he could give her everything.

    There is always that one person in the world, where everything seems fine before you meet them. But once you do, you want to give them everything you have.

    Her laughter, her voice, everything about her filled his thoughts.

    Xu Boyan thought, maybe he had fall head over heels for Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi was the first fluttering of his heart in his life, and maybe could also be the last.

    Lu Qingyi looked a little flustered, hastily taking a step back.

    "Young maiden, can¡¯t you take a joke?"

    Looking at the girl¡¯s flustered appearance, Xu Boyan laughed, with a hint of helplessness in his eyes.

    The road to winning over a young girl could be a tough one.

    "So, what¡¯s your purpose in getting close to me?"

    Lu Qingyi looked at Xu Boyan seriously.

    In her nineteen years of existence, Xu Boyan seemed to be the only one capable of accelerating her heartbeat.

    The normal human heart rate is 60 to 100 beats per minute, but she felt as if her own heart might be reaching 120 beats per minute by now.

    Her usual heart rate was around 77. Now, it was a lot more accelerated.

    She pressed her hand against her chest, her eyes deep in thought. Could she be sick?

    Before she met Xu Boyan, her heart rate could reach up to 90 beats per minute at most, and that was after physical exertion.

    "Because the young maiden is cute."

    Xu Boyan laughed, apparently his girl was a bit of a slow-starter.

    His voice was gentle and charming.

    At first, he found Lu Qingyi interesting, but then he discovered that she had unknowingly made her way into his heart.

    There¡¯s a saying: It¡¯s not that I¡¯m clueless about love, rather, my love hasn¡¯t arrived yet, the person I like hasn¡¯t appeared."

    "Lu Qingyi!"

    The atmosphere was a bit tense, but it was quickly broken up by a sudden angry shout.

    Yao Meishu stood there, clutching her bag, her eyes wide as she glared at the stunning couple standing opposite her, just some distance away.

    She was usually quite indifferent to Lu Qingyi, and for her to furiously call out Lu Qingyi¡¯s name like this was a first.

    At least, it was the first in Lu Qingyi¡¯s memory.

    Lu Qingyi turned around, gazing coldly at Yao Meishu.

    Xu Boyan¡¯s laughter faded, and his eyes grew colder.

    "Didn¡¯t you hear what I told you?"

    Yao Meishu took a few steps forward, pointing at Lu Qingyi¡¯s nose as she spoke.

    Having been the wife of a wealthy man for many years now, Yao Meishu had developed a calmness and elegance, rarely acting in such a disorderly manner.

    Lu Qingyi responded, "The only person I listen to is my grandma."

    She bit her lower lip slightly, glancing at Xu Boyan with a bit of hesitation. Then taking a few seconds, she stepped forward and reached out to hold Xu Boyan¡¯s large hand.

    The sudden warmth from her hand took him by surprise. Her soft, tiny hand tightly wrapped around his. Xu Boyan¡¯s body stiffened involuntarily.

    He lowered his gaze, looking at her somewhat harried little face, and the hand that was holding his. A faint smile formed at the corner of his mouth.

    He gently wrapped his hand around the girl¡¯s delicate, white one.

    Lu Qingyi looked at Xu Boyan in surprise, her cheeks flushing pink.

    Xu Boyan¡¯s palm was a bit rough, yet warm. Lu Qingyi felt warmth flow from her fingertips to her heart, causing her emotions to stir.

    Her heartbeat quickened, it was almost like her heart would burst out of her chest the very next second, the rhythm and pattern were irregular.

    "Lu Qingyi, I¡¯m your mom."

    Yao Meishu was beginning to get frustrated. Her chest heaved as she glared at Lu Qingyi, a surge of anger building within her.

    Lu Qingyi said lightly, "You¡¯re not."

    "If you never wished to care for me before, why would you want to now?"

    She smirked, a sense of sarcasm in her laughter as she continued to look at Yao Meishu.

    Her eyes were void of emotion, cold and icy, just like a chilling breeze.

    Yao Meishu felt a tightness in her chest and looked a bit panicky. She shot Xu Boyan a hasty glance, and quickly made her exit.

    So alike...

    Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t miss Yao Meishu¡¯s confusion, but she couldn¡¯t figure out what Yao Meishu was afraid of.

    Xu Boyan¡¯s eyes were deep as he watched Yao Meishu¡¯s retreating figure, as if deep in thought.

    He had a feeling that Yao Meishu seemed to be hiding something.

    Her hand was held tightly that she wanted to pull away but she couldn¡¯t.

    She always thought she was strong, but apparently Xu Boyan was stronger.

    "Young maiden, plan to use and then dump me?"

    Xu Boyan chuckled, the strength of his grip on her hand increasing.

    Lu Qingyi bit her lip, looking somewhat embarrassed.

    "My hand hurts." S~ea??h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    After a long while, Lu Qingyi said, biting her lower lip.

    Actually, it didn¡¯t hurt at all.

    "Young maiden, you¡¯re really disobedient."

    Xu Boyan finally released the girl¡¯s hand, smiling lightly.

    The girl¡¯s hand was so white; it looked reddened from the pressure.

    "Does it hurt?"

    Xu Boyan knew, saying her hand hurt was just an excuse for the girl to let go. But seeing her reddened hand, he couldn¡¯t help but worry.

    "It doesn¡¯t hurt anymore."

    Lu Qingyi placed her hand behind her back, stepping back to put some distance between her and Xu Boyan.

    This was the first time she¡¯d ever had such close physical contact with a boy.

    "Have you thought about what university you want to go to?"

    Xu Boyan chuckled, quickly changing the subject.

    It seemed that the young maiden wasn¡¯t resistant to his teasing.

    Almost instinctively, Lu Qingyi blurted out, "I¡¯ll listen to you."

    Once she said it, Lu Qingyi was taken aback. She looked at Xu Boyan dumbfounded.

    Upon hearing her words, Xu Boyan paused for a moment before his face broke into an even wider smile.

    "I¡¯m going to the medical college."

    A few seconds later, Lu Qingyi spoke again leisurely.

    Looking at Xu Boyan, she felt a bit awkward.

    What did she just say?

    "Hmm."

    Xu Boyan found his mood brightening at once.

    He gave a low chuckle, all the tenderness in his eyes focused on the girl before him.

    Xu Yi, who had come out of the small shop, thought: "..."

    Holy shit, is he blind?

    How come he saw his master Xu laughing so spring heartedly?

    He rubbed his eyes, Xu Boyan was still laughing.

    What kind of charm did Lu Qingyi possess that attracted Xu Boyan?

    He couldn¡¯t figure it out.

    With Xu Boyan¡¯s status, he could have any kind of girl he wanted. However, he had chosen a young girl from a small place who was importantly still a minor.

    A not-so-friendly gaze fell upon Lu Qingyi.

    If Lu Qingyi knew what Xu Yi was thinking, she probably wouldn¡¯t be able to resist lashing out at him.

    Did she really look that young? She was all grown up now!

 Chapter 42 - 042 Luo Jia has been transferred to class one_1

    Chapter 42: 042 Luo Jia has been transferred to class one_1Luo Jia has transferred from class one to class twenty, which has stirred up a buzz in the Highschool No.1. Many were babbling about it.

    What does class one represent?

    Aren¡¯t those who enter class one likely to go to college? Why did she switch to class twenty?

    "Luo Jia, do you know what you are doing?"

    The headmaster of class one grasped his glasses, his brows furrowed as his stern gaze fixed on the girl who bowed her head.

    Luo Jia was not a bad student in class one, she was in the upper-middle ranks.

    "Teacher, I understand."

    With her ponytail, Luo Jia, looking like a well-mannered girl, replied seriously.

    "The college entrance examination is coming up in a few months." Qian Yi said softly, a touch of helplessness in her voice.

    Usually, Luo Jia is such a sensible, smart girl that she was a bit puzzled about Luo Jia¡¯s sudden change of heart with the crucial moment coming.

    "Teacher, I know."

    Luo Jia¡¯s voice was sweet and as proper as ever.

    "Fine, I won¡¯t talk about you anymore."

    Qian Yi couldn¡¯t say anything more. Since Luo Jia¡¯s parents had agreed, it wasn¡¯t up to her to keep Luo Jia.

    "Because of me?"

    Lu Qingyi leaned against the pillar outside the office, arms folded, expression indifferently watching the girl who walked out of the office.

    "Ah, you said you would teach me."

    Luo Jia¡¯s eyes brightened at the sight of Lu Qingyi, and she spoke excitedly.

    "Any regrets?"

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s brows were furrowed, her fingers knocking rhythmically on the pillar.

    Luo Jia shook her head, "No way."

    She pushed Lu Qingyi as they returned to class twenty.

    "Yumeng, I missed you."

    Luo Jia¡¯s gaze rested on Jiang Yumeng. She walked over to Jiang Yumeng with her backpack and set it down, her eyes flickering with amusement.

    She didn¡¯t resent Jiang Yumeng¡¯s intentional avoidance; she knew it was all for her sake.

    "How do you..."

    Jiang Yumeng looked at Luo Jia, a perplexed expression in her eyes. She wanted to say something but hesitated.

    She had thought it was mere rumour but now realized it was true.

    Luo Jia had really transferred from class one to class twenty.

    "Yumeng, give her the notebook."

    Lu Qingyi returned to her seat and softly said.

    The notebook was annotated with key points in a detailed process, easy for anyone with decent learning ability.

    "Oh my god."

    Luo Jia skimmed the notebook and cried out in surprise.

    It was so, so detailed.

    Loved it.

    "Qingyi¡¯s notes are so useful."

    Xun Hanyu found he had fallen in love with studying. He had been going to the bookstore to buy exercise books every day these past few days.

    The questions he couldn¡¯t understand before now felt easy to work through.

    "Worth it."

    Luo Jia held onto the notebook tightly, thrilling with joy.

    Maybe there are a few people who have begun to study; a small portion of class twenty has started to bring some learning atmosphere, although it wasn¡¯t very profound, it existed.

    "Seems like I don¡¯t belong in class twenty anymore."

    Some come and some go. Ye Chenxi holding a class list walked in, an expression of resignation on her face as she looked at Lu Qingyi.

    Art students who came back need to be reassigned. Those who passed the exam and those who didn¡¯t, need to form a new class.

    Since Highschool No.1 didn¡¯t have many art students, regular students don¡¯t have to move.

    "Good luck."

    Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t have much sentimentality.

    "Qingyi, let me apply for boarding to accompany you."

    Lu Qingyi was cold and liked to keep to herself. If it hadn¡¯t been for Ye Chenxi¡¯s persistence, it would be a struggle to speak to Lu Qingyi now.

    As the saying goes: It¡¯s not that I like a person, but that I¡¯m used to a person. It¡¯s not that I like being alone, but that I¡¯m used to being alone.

    She wanted to spend more time with Lu Qingyi, hopefully, to warm up her cold nature.

    "It¡¯s not necessary, I¡¯m good at home."

    Lu Qingyi glanced at Ye Chenxi and refused without changing her expression.

    She knew that Ye Chenxi had loving parents.

    Staying with her is not as good as spending more time with her own parents.

    Let alone, she wasn¡¯t used to having others around her, nor people chattering in her ears. She preferred the quiet alone.

    "Alright then."

    Ye Chenxi didn¡¯t want to say much either, the new class list had already arrived and the school was asking them to move as soon as possible.

    Some warm-hearted classmates in class twenty helped move things.

    People come and people go.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s expression was somewhat obscure.

    Not because Ye Chenxi left class twenty, but because she thought of Xu Boyan.

    Xu Boyan came to Jin City for Doctor L, the snack shop was merely a front.

    He would leave sooner or later. S§×ar?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Thinking about Xu Boyan¡¯s departure, she felt a little pain in her heart and a sense of stuffiness, it was uncomfortable.

    "Qingyi, what¡¯s wrong?"

    Xu Hanyu noticed that Lu Qingyi¡¯s mood seemed a little off.

    Lu Qingyi looked up, "Nothing."

    Ye Chenxuan¡¯s gaze was always locked on Lu Qingyi. He hadn¡¯t spoken a word to Lu Qingyi since Ye Chenxi came back.

    Ye Chenxi had said that she would look after Lu Qingyi.

    He always listened to Ye Chenxi.

    For some reason, Lu Qingyi, who bore a striking resemblance to Lu Jiayue, kept appearing in his mind recently, seemingly uncannily replacing Lu Jiayue.

    "Ah, Qingyi, where are you planning to apply to?"

    Luo Jia asked out of curiosity.

    To her, Lu Qingyi¡¯s cold demeanor seemed to perfectly suit a police officer or a female military officer.

    It would be entirely too cool, just looking at her.

    Lu Qingyi replied, "Medical school."

    Luo Jia: "....."

    Her goddess actually wanted to be a doctor.

    "Surprising, isn¡¯t it?" Jiang Yumeng covered her mouth and chuckled at her side.

    Luo Jia nodded, "A bit."

    She thought if Lu Qingyi became a doctor, patients might be too scared to seek treatment from her.

    But with her good looks and attractive voice, there would probably be people who would risk her grumpy demeanor to seek care.

    However, Luo Jia wondered whether, if patients bumped into Lu Qingyi on a bad day, might they be scared into having a heart attack?

    Luo Jia mulled it over in her mind.

    "Qingyi, I want to apply to the police academy next to the medical school."

    Xun Hanyu sighed.

    His dream has always been to be a policeman, likely due to his father being one. He felt he could carry on his father¡¯s work.

    Lu Qingyi nodded in encouragement, "You can do it."

    She pulled out her phone, opened up WeChat, her mood darkened when she saw a chat with the nickname ¡¯old man.¡¯

    It had been a while since the old man had messaged her, indicating he hadn¡¯t found anything yet. The efficiency was slow.

    She smirked and put her phone back in her pocket. She wasn¡¯t interested in pursuing the matter anymore. She had meager help from the old man, and judging from his current state, it looked like he had gotten lazier than she thought.

    Perhaps having a goal brought out the motivation to study; Luo Jia, Jiang Yumeng, and Xu Hanyu quickly got into a study mode.

    Lu Qingyi felt bored, so she laid her head on the desk to sleep.

 Chapter 43 - 043 I will slap you with my full-scoring report card_1

    Chapter 43: 043 I will slap you with my full-scoring report card_1The monthly break arrived quickly, with Lu Qingyi sitting in the classroom, absentmindedly twirling a pen, a look of boredom crossing her features.

    "Sister Qing, don¡¯t you want to go home?"

    Luo Jia turned to look at the melancholic Lu Qingyi.

    She shared a dormitory with Lu Qingyi, and knew that Lu Qingyi was indifferent towards her family.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s expression was indifferent. "Mmm."

    [Wait for me at the school gate this afternoon.]

    Her phone vibrated. Lu Qingyi took it out and saw the text message from Lu Yao.

    Ha.

    She curled her lips slightly, without replying.

    The last Friday of the monthly break always went by quickly, and in the blink of an eye, it was the afternoon.

    Both boarding and commuting students looked forward to the monthly breaks.

    Lu Qingyi rested her chin on her hand and watched as her classmates trickled out of the school, their faces bursting with smiles.

    Her expression darkened slightly.

    "Sister Qing, we¡¯re leaving now."

    Jiang Yumeng and Luo Jia, who planned to return home together, said apologetically.

    Their relationship seemed to have mended since Luo Jia joined the class. They lived quite close to each other, and Luo Jia boarded at school because her family was busy.

    Lu Qingyi nodded. "Mmm."

    With the classroom almost empty, the hordes of students on the campus transitioned into scattered groups.

    Despite the constant buzzing of her phone, Lu Qingyi remained unmoved.

    As the vibrations intensified, she picked up the phone impatiently and walked out of the classroom.

    "Dad, don¡¯t be angry. I am sure Sister didn¡¯t do it on purpose."

    No sooner had she stepped out of the school gate than she heard the soft voice of Lu Jiayue.

    Lu Jiayue was standing next to Lu Yao, carefully easing his irritation. Lu Yao looked somewhat frustrated, while Lu Jiahao stood off to the side, preoccupied with his phone.

    "Dad, look, big sister is coming out."

    Lu Jiayue turned around and saw Lu Qingyi standing at the school gate. She called out in surprise.

    "Sister, over here."

    She waved her hand excitedly.

    "Lu Qingyi, what¡¯s going on?" Lu Yao interrogated her, a note of impatience in his eyes.

    "I fell asleep and didn¡¯t see it."

    Lu Qingyi lazily fluttered her eyelids.

    Lu Jiahao: "..."

    Lu Jiahao glanced at the screen of his phone, then looked up at Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Jiahao: [Have you come out yet?]

    Lu Qingyi: [I¡¯m at the school gate.]

    Lu Jiahao: [Why didn¡¯t you reply to dad¡¯s messages or answer his calls?]

    Lu Qingyi: [Annoying.]

    Lu Jiahao¡¯s gaze rested on the chat history from a minute ago. He couldn¡¯t help but twitch his mouth.

    The way she was lying without any guilt was pretty clear.

    "Sister, dad sent you to school to study hard, not to sleep."

    Lu Jiayue looked at Lu Qingyi in concern, a troubled expression on her face.

    "He sent me here to scrape a high school graduate certificate."

    Lu Qingyi sneered, a sardonic smile curling at the corner of her mouth.

    Her gaze settled on Lu Yao¡¯s face, on the face of the man deemed her ¡¯father¡¯.

    Lu Yao felt a bit awkward. He touched his nose. "Get in the car."

    The car headed in the opposite direction of the Lu Mansion. Lu Qingyi lifted her eyes briefly but asked no questions.

    "Sister, how do you do this problem?"

    It seemed that Lu Jiahao was extremely eager to get into Hardrick¡¯s school, as he had been studying hard lately.

    He was even more diligent than usual, owing to the insight he gained from Lu Qingyi¡¯s previous explanations.

    He had never realized how talented his big sister was.

    "Ah, let me see."

    Knowing that Lu Jiahao¡¯s question was addressed to her, Lu Jiayue cocked an overly sweet smile and reached out for Lu Jiahao¡¯s worksheet. However, her hand froze mid-air.

    "This problem..."

    Lu Jiahao held the worksheet up to Lu Qingyi. She skimmed through it casually and immediately articulated the solution, without needing any drafts.

    She looked at Lu Jiayue with an almost-smile, not missing the surprise and embarrassment in Lu Jiayue¡¯s eyes.

    "Sister, you are so amazing."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s solution was simple. Lu Jiahao was smart by nature, and he understood it after just one explanation.

    "Lu Jiahao." Lu Jiayue couldn¡¯t help feeling a surge of anger.

    Who exactly was closer to Lu Jiahao?

    Why did he ask Lu Qingyi for help with his problems instead of her?

    "What? I didn¡¯t call you just now."

    Lu Jiahao looked up at Lu Jiayue, wearing an innocent expression.

    Just now, he had clearly held the exercise book up to Lu Qingyi. He was a bit confused as to why Lu Jiayue thought he was asking her.

    "Sister, you didn¡¯t even draft it. This set of exercises is hard. Even our class topper takes some time to solve them."

    Lu Jiayue smiled at Lu Qingyi and reminded her kindly.

    The class topper was also the school topper.

    To put it bluntly, Lu Jiayue was merely suggesting that Lu Qingyi was speaking nonsense.

    The class topper even had to calculate the solutions, but Lu Qingyi, an average student, understood it at a glance?

    "Every single question is easy."

    Lu Qingyi reached out and briefly flipped through the exercise book, murmuring lightly.

    She curled her lips with a hint of irony.

    "If it¡¯s easy, why don¡¯t you score full marks on all subjects next time?"

    Lu Jiayue giggled, half-jokingly.

    With a playful smile on her face, she clenched her fists tightly.

    Lu Qingyi smiled back, "Sure."

    "There¡¯s a mock test next week."

    Lu Jiayue looked at Lu Qingyi, a sarcastic smile on her lips.

    Anyone could brag, but if she couldn¡¯t deliver, she¡¯d make a fool of herself.

    "I¡¯ll slap the full-score report card on your face."

    Lu Qingyi criss-crossed her hands behind her head, her eyes half-closed, a casual air about her.

    Scoring full marks was entirely possible if she wanted to.

    "Sister, it¡¯s not wise to boast too soon." Lu Jiayue reminded her with a playful smile in her eyes.

    Full marks?

    Ha, did Lu Qingyi really think she was a goddess? Could she get full marks just because she wanted them?

    It was so absurd. Just the composition subject alone would have one or two marks deducted. How could she so easily obtain full marks?

    "Lu Jiayue, just because you can¡¯t do it, it doesn¡¯t mean others can¡¯t."

    Lu Jiahao stepped in to defend Lu Qingyi.

    Although he thought Lu Qingyi¡¯s claim of aiming for full marks was a little overboard in that it was quite difficult to achieve, he still preferred to stand by Lu Qingyi¡¯s side.

    "Jiahao, why are you always siding with her?"

    Lu Jiayue felt thoroughly wronged. She bit her lip, her eyes glistening with unshed tears.

    Her tears came easily, as if she could turn them on whenever she wanted.

    Lu Jiahao was definitely closer to her, so she couldn¡¯t understand how he could possibly prefer Lu Qingyi over her.

    "Can¡¯t you stop targeting my sister?"

    Both of them were his sisters, and equally dear. Sometimes, Lu Jiahao also felt quite helpless.

    Thankfully, Lu Qingyi always shrugged off Lu Jiayue¡¯s provocations with nonchalance.

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 Chapter 44 - 044 is also indifferent in front of strangers_1

    Chapter 44: 044 is also indifferent in front of strangers_1"Why am I to blame when all I do is care for my sister?"

    Lu Jiayue bit her lower lip, a look of grievance on her face.

    "Enough."

    Lu Yao spoke sternly.

    Through the rearview mirror, he looked at Lu Qingyi¡¯s indifferent face, his expression somewhat complicated.

    Lu Qingyi, perhaps she was indeed gifted.

    Some genes wouldn¡¯t let her down.

    The journey was silent, and before long, Lu Yao parked the car in front of a villa.

    Lu Qingyi got out of the car unhurriedly, her hands stuffed in her pockets, her demeanor casual.

    "Sister, this is Ye Mansion, Ye Chenxuan¡¯s home."

    Lu Jiahao walked beside Lu Qingyi, speaking softly.

    He knew Ye Chenxuan was in his class and Lu Qingyi should know him.

    Lu Qingyi nodded, "Hmm."

    Lu Jiayue adjusted her clothes and hair, a polite and sweet smile appearing on her face.

    Lu Yao turned off the car, "Today is Mrs. Ye¡¯s birthday."

    Mrs. Ye did not like festivities, and invited only a few close contacts to her birthday.

    "Qingyi."

    Ye Chenxi was busy, but her eyes lit up when she saw Lu Qingyi, and she rushed over to her.

    "Uncle," Ye Chenxi greeted Lu Yao politely when she saw him.

    She didn¡¯t really like Lu Yao, because of Lu Qingyi. S§×arch* The N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Lu Jiayue felt a bit awkward standing there. She knew Ye Chenxi, but Ye Chenxi seemed to deliberately ignore her.

    She totally forgot Ye Chenxi hadn¡¯t greeted Lu Jiahao either.

    "You know each other?" Lu Yao¡¯s gaze traveled between Lu Qingyi and Ye Chenxi, finding it quite incredible.

    Everyone in Jin City knew that the Miss Ye was arrogant and domineering, seemingly kind but actually assertive, extremely few people could win her sincere treatment.

    She was born into wealth; she never went to low-end places like the countryside.

    "Uncle, we¡¯ve known each other for two years. I¡¯m taking Qingyi away for a chat."

    Ye Chenxi flashed a smile full of propriety, yet laced with subtle mockery.

    "Dad."

    Watching the two walk away side by side, Lu Jiayue looked at Lu Yao grievously.

    Before Lu Qingyi returned, she had always been the most dazzling existence, never being the one overlooked.

    Today, she was blatantly ignored by Ye Chenxi. It felt awful.

    "She is your sister."

    Lu Yao had lived long enough to understand the minds of young girls, hadn¡¯t he?

    He gently patted Lu Jiayue¡¯s shoulder, speaking in a gentle voice.

    "Dad, I¡¯m heading to the backyard."

    Lu Jiahao smirked, his hands in his pockets.

    He didn¡¯t want to see Lu Jiayue play the victim.

    In the Ye¡¯s backyard, there was a basketball court. He was familiar with it from his frequent visits.

    ¡ª¡ª

    "Aren¡¯t you happy?"

    Ye Chenxi tugged at Lu Qingyi¡¯s sleeve, her lips curling as she asked.

    Lu Qingyi seemed rather gloomy, her demeanor distracted.

    "Nope," Lu Qingyi lazily lifted her eyelids.

    She had just left school and already she wanted to go back.

    She missed the dinner at Xu Boyan¡¯s place which she was definitely going to miss out on today.

    "I didn¡¯t think you would come," Ye Chenxi said.

    She thought Lu Yao wouldn¡¯t let Lu Qingyi come.

    Quite straightforward, Lu Qingyi responded, "Didn¡¯t want to."

    Ye Chenxi: "..."

    Couldn¡¯t she have been a bit more tactful?

    "I wonder if there¡¯s anyone in this world who can warm your heart."

    Ye Chenxi sighed softly, looking at Lu Qingyi with a hint of helplessness.

    The girl was indeed beautiful, but unfortunately her demeanor was always aloof, her smiles scarce. It was as if she cared little for the world.

    Lu Qingyi simply smiled without saying a word.

    "I¡¯m going to fetch something from the kitchen."

    Ye Chenxi said as she pulled Lu Qingyi into the kitchen.

    Yao Meishu and Lady Ye had a good relationship, like sisters. The two of them were making dumplings in the kitchen.

    Lady Ye, a southerner, enjoyed dumplings, so they became an indispensable part of her birthday celebrations.

    "Xixi, is this your classmate?"

    Lady Ye, seeing Chenxi leading a girl into the kitchen, asked softly.

    As a southern woman, her speech and manner were gentle, imbuing her entire persona with a soft warmth.

    "Something like that."

    Ye Chenxi opened the cupboard and presented a small plate of pastries.

    "Qingyi, you should try it."

    She offered the pastries to Lu Qingyi.

    "Meishu, this is your eldest daughter, right?"

    Lady Ye then turned her head to Yao Meishu and asked.

    She knew that Yao Meishu¡¯s eldest daughter, who had been raised in the countryside, had recently returned home and that her name was Lu something Yi.

    Noticing the resemblance between Lu Qingyi and Yao Meishu, along with how her daughter addressed the girl, she made an educated guess.

    "Yes, she just come back recently."

    Yao Meishu didn¡¯t even bother to hide her dislike for Lu Qingyi, not even in front of her close friend and others.

    Yao Meishu gave Lu Qingyi a cold glance, her eyes filled with a complex emotion.

    "Meishu." Lady Ye delicately whispered Yao Meishu¡¯s name.

    "Qingyi, don¡¯t be upset about your mother¡¯s cold demeanor."

    Lady Ye said soothingly, her voice as gentle as ever.

    Lu Qingyi curled her lips, her eyes icy cold.

    Did Yao Meishu really need others to defend her actions?

    It wasn¡¯t just that Yao Meishu was cold. She clearly didn¡¯t like Lu Qingyi. She had shown warmth towards Lu Jiayue before.

    Ye Chenxi found the situation awkward. She slapped her forehead, annoyed that she had forgotten Yao Meishu was in the kitchen.

    She regretted bringing Lu Qingyi into the kitchen. She blamed her own carelessness.

    "Meishu, she is your daughter."

    Only after the two had left did Lady Ye gently remind Yao Meishu.

    No matter how one¡¯s child behaves, a mother should never reject her.

    Yao Meishu chuckled lightly, "I know."

    "Even if you don¡¯t like her, you shouldn¡¯t let it show so obviously. Girls are sensitive, and it can easily leave a lasting impact."

    Lady Ye continued softly, sighing quietly.

    Although they were close friends, she had no say in Yao Meishu¡¯s family matters.

    She couldn¡¯t help but feel sorry for Lu Qingyi.

    She was sent to be raised by her grandmother at a young age, and when she returned, she wasn¡¯t welcomed by her parents either.

    "She can handle it."

    Yao Meishu shook her head, seemingly talking to herself.

    "Oh, you..."

    Lady Ye felt helpless and didn¡¯t even know what more she could say.

    Yao Meishu was indeed obstinate.

    "You¡¯ll understand someday," Yao Meishu slowly shook her head, her voice quiet.

    Lady Ye: "..."

    Well, it¡¯s other people¡¯s family business after all.

    "Lu Qingyi."

    Ye Chenxuan came out of his room with a game console in hand. Seeing Lu Qingyi, he looked somewhat surprised.

    "Call her Sister Qingyi or just Yi or even Qing. Any of them works."

    Ye Chenxi gave Chenxuan a light knock on the head, correcting him.

    In terms of age, Lu Qingyi was slightly older than Ye Chenxuan. She had started school a year later and was now nearly the same age as him, just over a month older.

    "Fine, Sister Qing."

    Ye Chenxuan rubbed his head, begrudgingly addressing her as so.

    In front of his sister, he was just no match for her.

 Chapter 45 - 045 Iâ€™m coming to pick you up _1

    Chapter 45: 045 I¡¯m coming to pick you up _1The dinner was over in the blink of an eye. Lu Jiayue was smiling all the time, behaving obediently and sensibly, winning the hearts of the grown-ups.

    Lu Qingyi wore a cold face the whole time, even being picky while eating.

    No, it would be more precise to say she seemed like she didn¡¯t want to eat anything at all, her whole person seeming lethargic.

    "What¡¯s with your attitude?"

    They left the Ye mansion. Lu Yao was somewhat angry.

    "Nothing." Lu Qingyi hardly bothered to lift her eyelids.

    She was tired.

    Yao Meishu glanced at Lu Qingyi blankly, yet she didn¡¯t say a word.

    "Yueyue, want to go to the bookstore?"

    Lu Yao asked Lu Jiayue, his tone full of gentleness.

    It was a sharp contrast to his strict attitude towards Lu Qingyi.

    "Yes, Daddy." Lu Jiayue nodded, and then turned to look at Lu Qingyi, "Sister, do you need to buy any reference material?"

    You¡¯ve got to work through a lot of exercises to score well in many subjects, Lu Jiayue was certainly no exception.

    "No need."

    Lu Qingyi played absently with her phone.

    High school knowledge was simple for her and practicing with exercises was entirely unnecessary.

    "You said you wanted a full score." Lu Jiayue feigned surprise.

    "Hmm."

    She indeed said that.

    "Do you know what a full score is?" Yao Meishu didn¡¯t even bother to turn her head as she looked at Lu Qingyi through the rearview mirror.

    Lu Qingyi, "I know."

    "You dropped out of school after middle school, and you¡¯re dreaming of a full score?"

    Yao Meishu spoke with a slight hint of mockery.

    None of the top scorers in annual college entrance examinations in Jin City had ever achieved a full score. The best score was only two points shy of perfect.

    "Did I ever say that I dropped out of school after finishing middle school?"

    Lu Qingyi smiled, her smile tinged with irony.

    What she had said was that she had never attended high school, not that she started working after finishing middle school.

    Her grandma had specifically said that she had never attended high school, not that she had dropped out after middle school.

    "Sister, so you went to a vocational school then?"

    Lu Jiahao felt like he was hard-pressed. On one side were his parents and twin sister, and on the other was his sister related by blood.

    In their struggle, he felt at a loss.

    "No." Lu Qingyi¡¯s tone remained cold.

    "I¡¯m going back to school."

    They had reached the bookstore. Lu Qingyi opened the car door and spoke to Lu Yao.

    The atmosphere at the Lu Family was suppressive; she didn¡¯t want to go back.

    "You just came out." Lu Yao reminded.

    "Sister, I¡¯ve asked Aunt Lin to prepare a late-night snack."

    Lu Jiayue blinked, putting on the guise of a sweet little sister.

    "Nobody would be happy."

    Lu Qingyi curled her lips in a slight smirk, filled with subtle irony.

    Yes, if she went back, nobody would feel happy.

    Motorcars filled the bustling streets. Waiting for the green light, Lu Qingyi rushed across the road, without any hesitation.

    Suddenly, she realized that in the vast sea of people, there seemed to be no place where she belonged.

    [Have you eaten yet?]

    Her phone vibrated in her pocket. Lu Qingyi unlocked her phone, a message from Xu Boyan popped up.

    [In the street.]

    Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t know why, but she sent these words.

    [Send me your location, I¡¯ll come to pick you up.]

    Xu Boyan¡¯s text came back quickly.

    Lu Qingyi looked at the text. A small smile appeared on her face. She sent her location, then obediently stood still.

    Someone was willing to pick her up, which was nice.

    The night was slightly chilly; Lu Qingyi was wearing thin clothes, so she wrapped her arms around herself.

    She was much more afraid of the cold than the average person, unable to withstand even a hint of chilliness.

    "Cold?"

    A harsh male voice sounded in her ear, and a jacket was draped over Lu Qingyi.

    "Not really."

    Lu Qingyi gave a soft smile.

    She turned around to look at the man, a genuine smile forming on her face.

    "I was too slow."

    Xu Boyan reached out to hold the girl¡¯s cold hands, blaming himself.

    It was already autumn; the weather was getting chillier. His girl had been standing alone on the street for so long; she must have been frozen.

    "You came really fast."

    The journey from his place to where she was took around twenty minutes. Xu Boyan made it in slightly over ten minutes.

    That was really fast.

    "Not going home?"

    Lu Qingyi should have left school a long time ago, now was the time for being home.

    Why would a girl be roaming on the street so late at night?

    "I want to go back to school."

    Lu Qingyi said softly.

    There was no strong emotion, just plain and calm.

    Hearing this, Xu Boyan felt a pang of pain in his heart. His girl had her own house and parents.

    Which boarding school student wouldn¡¯t crave going home during the holidays?

    Who¡¯d choose to stay in dormitory voluntarily?

    "Okay, I¡¯ll take you back to school." Xu Boyan raised his hand, gently ruffled the girl¡¯s hair.

    His voice was gentle.

    Lu Qingyi laughed, "Thank you."

    Each word Xu Boyan said went straight to her heart, spreading warmth all over her body.

    The school allowed students to stay overnight. When Lu Qingyi reached the school, it was already 8 p.m.

    The campus was very quiet, with hardly any moving figures.

    It was holiday time, who would want to stay in a campus dormitory?

    Perhaps, only she, Lu Qingyi, would want to come back to school.

    She smirked self-mockingly.

    "Wait here, kiddo."

    The school set a curfew of 8:20 p.m for boarding students during holidays.

    Xu Boyan walked into a small shop and then came out with a plastic bag and put everything in Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand.

    "Don¡¯t forget dinner. Eat more snacks."

    The bag was full of snacks, and Xu Boyan also packed some food in a thermal box.

    He handed over the bag to the girl, speaking softly.

    His girl was indeed a picky eater; he didn¡¯t know if she had enjoyed her dinner.

    She was also thin; maybe it was time to put on a bit of weight.

    "Thank you."

    Lu Qingyi looked at the bag in her hand, her heartbeats accelerated.

    Xu Boyan must be a good man.

    "Don¡¯t just say ¡¯thank you¡¯ all the time." Xu Boyan slightly squatted down, looking into the girl¡¯s eyes.

    Always saying ¡¯thank you¡¯ seemed a bit distant, he didn¡¯t like it.

    Lu Qingyi agreed instantly, "Okay."

    "You should go back now. Come for breakfast tomorrow."

    It was nearly time. Xu Boyan reminded.

    He had thought about asking her to stay with him, but that seemed inappropriate; she might not feel comfortable. S§×arch* The N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    The school was about to be emptied; would she be scared staying in the empty dorm by herself?

    "Brother Xu, she¡¯s still young."

    Xu Yi suddenly appeared, standing next to Xu Boyan, reminding him.

    He had witnessed Xu Boyan speeding, all just to pick Lu Qingyi up earlier.

    Xu Boyan seemed to fall for her deep indeed.

    "Not young anymore." A small smile formed on Xu Boyan¡¯s lips, "She¡¯s an adult."

    The girl looked young and youthful. If she hadn¡¯t said it herself, he wouldn¡¯t even have known that she was already an adult.

    He wasn¡¯t in a rush. With time, he was sure she would eventually be his; he was confident in winning her heart.

    Xu Yi: "..."

    An adult?

    Is that possible?

    Xu Yi was utterly stunned. Lu Qingyi did not look at all like an adult.

    She rather looked more like a high school freshman.

 Chapter 46 - 046 We are a Kind of People_1

    Chapter 46: 046 We are a Kind of People_1""Lu Qingyi."

    There was a small path from the convenience store to the dormitory, which was a shortcut, Lu Qingyi had always liked to walk.

    Xia Yin appeared at the end of the path like a ghost, her eyes somewhat ominous.

    She just looked at Lu Qingyi, quite eerie in the night.

    But Lu Qingyi was not an ordinary person, and she remained composed.

    "It¡¯s monthly holiday, why didn¡¯t you go home?"

    Xia Yin took a few steps forward, the corner of her mouth curled up in a mocking smile, showing no signs of subservience.

    Perhaps, this version of Xia Yin was the real her: dark inside, with a twisted personality.

    "Aren¡¯t you also not going home?"

    Lu Qingyi crossed her arms, her lips tugged into a smirk as she looked at the girl before her.

    In such a huge school, likely just her and Xia Yin remained in the dormitory.

    "You are the Miss of the Lu Family after all."

    Xia Yin seemed to be murmuring to herself, her gaze fixed intently on Lu Qingyi.

    The family background of Lu Qingyi was what she envied, even if Lu Qingyi was not favored, she was still the Miss of the Lu Family.

    "Do you like this identity?" Lu Qingyi arched an eyebrow, a smile playing on her lips as she looked at Xia Yin.

    If she could choose, she would rather be born in a less wealthy family, rather than being the daughter of Lu Yao and Yao Meishu.

    "Can I have it if I like it?"

    Xia Yin laughed, albeit somewhat forced.

    Having grown up in a less affluent family, she was most envious of the everyday lives of these daughters of wealthy families.

    Just a single bag or piece of clothing they carried could be worth her living expenses for several months.

    Why could there be such a gap between people?

    Lu Qingyi found it somewhat amusing.

    "What are you holding in your hand?" Xia Yin glanced down, noticing the bag that Lu Qingyi was carrying.

    The shopping bag was stuffed to the brim, it looked quite heavy.

    "Is it any of your business?"

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s eyes turned cold, she sidestepped Xia Yin.

    "Lu Qingyi, we are the same type."

    Xia Yin suddenly grabbed Lu Qingyi¡¯s arm, speaking slowly.

    "Let go."

    The touch on her arm was extremely uncomfortable. Lu Qingyi frowned and said, clearly displeased.

    "We both have parents who do not love us."

    You were too slow to fall; Xia Yin not only didn¡¯t let go, but her grip tightened.

    Her parents prized boys over girls, naturally, they didn¡¯t like her. She wasn¡¯t valued by her parents, she didn¡¯t obtain her parents¡¯ favor.

    As for Lu Qingyi, she only knew that her parents never liked her, but she didn¡¯t know why.

    Lu Qingyi laughed, "So what?"

    "So we should be the best of friends." As Xia Yin spoke, she gazed upward at Lu Qingyi, seeming quite hopeful.

    She was petite, a full head shorter than Lu Qingyi.

    Like-minded people should be friends, Xia Yin always thought so. In her eyes, Lu Qingyi and her were the same kind of person.

    She had no friends, she needed friends, so she thought Lu Qingyi could be her friend.

    With a "crack", the sound of breaking bones rang out.

    "Ah." Xia Yin choked on her pain, clutching her wrist incredulously as she looked at Lu Qingyi, shock and anger in her eyes.

    "I told you to let-go."

    Lu Qingyi pulled out a tissue, wiping her hand casually as she spoke, her tone nonchalant.

    She looked at Xia Yin, expressionless, radiating a sense of indifference. S§×ar?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "Heh, you¡¯re quite amusing." After a few seconds, Lu Qingyi chuckled, her tone mocking.

    Xia Yin¡¯s situation was indeed pitiful, but Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t think she was worthy of sympathy.

    There¡¯s always something hateful about a pathetic person. Just Xia Yin¡¯s biased thinking was enough to make one sick.

    "Lu Qingyi, you....."

    Xia Yin staggered backward, biting her lower lip, tears glimmering in her eyes.

    The pain was piercing, like a drill boring into her heart.

    How could Lu Qingyi have such strength?

    "This is the last time."

    Lu Qingyi glanced at Xia Yin with a meaningful look, then left without a backward glance.

    It wasn¡¯t that she was soft-hearted, she just thought Xia Yin, who desperately desired parents¡¯ love, closely resembled her younger self, and felt that Xia Yin was quite pitiful.

    After coming to the First High School, her temper had eased considerably, but there always seemed to be people unwilling to let her temper remain subdued.

    Lu Jiayue was one, Xia Yin was another, perhaps there were others.

    Lu Qingyi returned to her empty dormitory, where she was the only occupant.

    Being accustomed to solitude, she now only found the dormitory more spacious, more comfortable.

    The food in the thermos box was all to her liking, green pepper with thinly sliced meat, a scant amount of minced meat, and the snacks were also all to her taste.

    Lu Qingyi chuckled slightly. Xu Boyan was really attentive to her.

    Despite being a seemingly indifferent man, he was more considerate than anyone she¡¯d ever met. He seemed to remember all her tastes.

    As for her... she only knew that Xu Boyan didn¡¯t eat spicy food and knew nothing else.

    Thinking of this, Lu Qingyi felt some regret.

    Should she make an effort to understand Xu Boyan more?

    [Are you back at the dormitory?]

    Just as she was thinking this, a message from Xu Boyan came.

    [I¡¯m back. The food is delicious, and I love the snacks.]

    Lu Qingyi bit her lower lip as she typed the message.

    She was a very picky eater, a trait that her grandmother had always teased her about as a child.

    Her grandmother always said that as an extremely selective eater, she would never be able to find a husband. She said that she was too skinny, and men didn¡¯t like to touch skinny women because it wasn¡¯t comfortable.

    Xu Boyan was the first man to know her tastes clearly, also the first to care so much about her.

    [Good to know that you like it, eat more, you¡¯re too skinny.]

    Xu Boyan¡¯s text message came back swiftly.

    Too skinny?

    Lu Qingyi stared blankly at the message. She pinched her arm and thigh and looked at herself in the mirror several times.

    No flesh.

    She did seem rather skinny.

    Xu Boyan watched for a long time as Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t respond. He wasn¡¯t angry but instead smirked.

    "Xu Yi, did you buy the green peppers?"

    He seemed to think of something and tapped the desk to ask.

    His voice was rather cold.

    "Yes," Xu Yi replied.

    Although he was very curious about why Xu Boyan had asked him to buy so many green peppers, he didn¡¯t dare to ask.

    "Hmm." Xu Boyan stood up and headed for the kitchen.

    Xu Yi: "???"

    He was confused.

    What was he doing in the kitchen?

    Everyone knows that Xu Boyan has a cleanliness obsession and never sets foot in greasy places. He never goes into the kitchen.

    "Are you cooking?"

    Xu Yi stood surprised at the kitchen entrance, his eyes wide as he watched Xu Boyan clean the chopping board and knife, then dump the green peppers into a bowl.

    "Learning."

    Xu Boyan spat out two words coldly.

    Yes, he was learning.

    Because, he had never cooked before and had never stepped into a kitchen.

    Xu Yi: "....."

    Someone please tell him he¡¯s hallucinating.

    He had never imagined that the unworldly Xu Boyan would one day step into a kitchen!

    Xu Boyan didn¡¯t spare a glance at the bewildered Xu Yi. Instead, he studied the recipe very seriously.

 Chapter 47 - 047 Xu Boyanâ€™s First Time Cooking_1

    Chapter 47: 047 Xu Boyan¡¯s First Time Cooking_1The vacation month ended quickly, and students began to return to campus. Lu Qingyi sat with her legs crossed on the chair, leaning against the bed, posing like a gang boss.

    "Sis Qing, you got here so early?"

    Luo Jia entered the dormitory lugging a large pile of stuff, only to find the leisurely Lu Qingyi. She felt a little surprised.

    Her mother had taken her shopping before bringing her to school. Otherwise, she would still be at home.

    "Didn¡¯t go home." Lu Qingyi lifted her eyes lazily and said nonchalantly.

    "Huh? You stayed on campus?"

    Luo Jia was somewhat surprised.

    "Yep." Lu Qingyi replied lightly, "I¡¯m off to lunch now."

    She left without changing her shoes, walking out in her slippers.

    Luo Jia watched as Lu Qingyi¡¯s figure disappeared, understanding dawning on her face.

    Ah, the sweet taste of love. She wanted to have it too.

    "Why are you not wearing shoes?"

    Xu Boyan¡¯s gaze travelled from Lu Qingyi¡¯s head down to her feet. He frowned slightly, looking somewhat displeased at her delicate, bare feet.

    Although the weather wasn¡¯t too cold, it was still quite chilly.

    Cold starts from the feet, just like the saying goes.

    "Ah, it¡¯s a hassle."

    Lu Qingyi glanced down at her own feet and replied without thinking.

    Indeed, it¡¯s a hassle.

    "Good girl, put these on."

    Xu Boyan produced a pair of black socks from somewhere and handed them to Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi: "..."

    What the hell?

    "Do you want me to help you put them on?"

    Stepping forward, Xu Boyan mussed up Lu Qingyi¡¯s hair, laughing softly.

    Lu Qingyi: "..."

    Socks with slippers?

    Lu Qingyi was a little speechless, but she obediently took the socks, "I¡¯ll do it myself."

    She sat down, put the socks on her feet, then fell into contemplation as she looked at her feet.

    Blue slippers with black socks?

    The image was beautiful, so beautiful she felt it was a little damaging to her aesthetic standard.

    With a complex look on her face, Lu Qingyi stared at Xu Boyan as if she wanted to say something but kept stopping herself.

    "They look good."

    Xu Boyan stared at the socks on Lu Qingyi¡¯s feet. Now it was more pleasing to his eyes.

    The comfort of those little feet not being cold anymore made it much more appealing.

    Lu Qingyi: "..."

    What kind of aesthetic is this?

    "Little one, what¡¯s the matter?"

    Xu Boyan looked at the girl who seemed to want to say something, and he smiled gently.

    Lu Qingyi took a deep breath, "Nothing..."

    God knows why she listens to Xu Boyan so much.

    It seems she can¡¯t help herself.

    "Well, let¡¯s eat."

    Xu Boyan went into the kitchen and brought out the food himself, setting the table neatly.

    Lu Qingyi: "..."

    Isn¡¯t it usually the other guy who does this?

    And isn¡¯t the food usually takeout? Why is it coming from the kitchen this time?

    "What¡¯s the matter, little one?"

    Seeing Lu Qingyi unmoved and looking lost, Xu Boyan asked, somewhat puzzled.

    "Nothing."

    Lu Qingyi walked over to the dining table and habitually picked up her chopsticks to help herself to some food.

    The dishes were her favorites; the taste was unique.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s chewing paused momentarily. The taste was a bit...

    Indescribable.

    "What¡¯s wrong?"

    Xu Boyan also took a bite. It seemed that there was no major problem. The taste should be all right, right?

    "This isn¡¯t from that place anymore?"

    Lu Qingyi prodded at the rice with her chopsticks, asking.

    "I cooked it, for the first time."

    Xu Boyan didn¡¯t hide anything. He straightforwardly admitted it, emphasizing it was his first time. S§×ar?h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    He cooked it?

    No wonder.

    Xu Boyan, like most rich elites, rarely sets foot in the kitchen. Considering that, it wasn¡¯t bad for a first try.

    She¡¯s quite picky; the balance of the salt and oil have to be just right. It seemed Xu Boyan had added a bit too much salt.

    In fact, the dishes weren¡¯t bad, at least they were edible.

    "It¡¯s really good."

    Taking another bite, Lu Qingyi acknowledged that for a first try, this was pretty good.

    Xu Boyan was somewhat doubtful, "Really?"

    The little one¡¯s expression seemed a bit off.

    Lu Qingyi nodded, "Really."

    "Let me try."

    Xu Boyan reached for the dish of green peppers in front of Lu Qingyi with his chopsticks.

    "It¡¯s all mine."

    Lu Qingyi quickly shielded her plate from Xu Boyan¡¯s approaching chopsticks.

    Her mouth full, she glared at Xu Boyan with big eyes.

    She looked quite cute and playful.

    "That¡¯s so adorable!" Looking at the girl fiercely guarding her food, Xu Boyan chuckled.

    His girl, no matter how you look at her, was just so adorable.

    "Just don¡¯t steal my food, okay?"

    Lu Qingyi declared, her eyes wide as she stared at Xu Boyan.

    "Okay, I won¡¯t argue with you."

    Xu Boyan¡¯s chopsticks moved in another direction as he laughed softly.

    Lu Qingyi stared at Xu Boyan for a few seconds before she was convinced he wasn¡¯t going to steal her food.

    "You..."

    In just a moment, her plate of green peppers was in Xu Boyan¡¯s hand, and Lu Qingyi¡¯s mouth fell open in surprise.

    That was quick.

    And didn¡¯t he say he wouldn¡¯t compete with her?

    "Don¡¯t eat it."

    Seeing Xu Boyan about to put the food in his mouth, Lu Qingyi became somewhat sharp.

    Salty, very salty.

    Xu Boyan frowned. It seems he did pour too much salt. No wonder the little one¡¯s expression was so unnatural.

    "Little one..."

    Xu Boyan called out softly, the joy definitely evident in his voice.

    The little one could really save face. When he thought of how Lu Qingyi said the food tasted good even though she knew he had cooked it, he felt quite happy.

    But thinking of how the picky little one had eaten such salty food, he felt a bit sorry and embarrassed.

    "It¡¯s really good for a first try."

    Lu Qingyi blinked as she softly said.

    She bit her lower lip, looking somewhat unnatural.

    She had been found out.

    "Let me order takeout for you."

    Xu Boyan took out his phone and proposed after thinking for a moment.

    It seems he needs more practice, but he couldn¡¯t use his little one as the guinea pig.

    "No need, it¡¯s a hassle."

    Lu Qingyi shook her head and picked another dish.

    The salt was just right, but the taste of the food couldn¡¯t meet her demands. She was very picky.

    Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t say a word, quietly eating the food that she didn¡¯t really like.

    It used to be hard for her to swallow food she didn¡¯t like, but now she suddenly felt like it wasn¡¯t so difficult.

    "This won¡¯t happen next time."

    Xu Boyan sighed lightly.

    He was very quick at learning new things, and once he learned something, he usually mastered it. He hadn¡¯t expected to fail when it came to cooking.

    Lu Qingyi looked up, her expression serious, "It¡¯s okay."

    She had been freeloading off Xu Boyan without him complaining and he was always catering to her tastes. She didn¡¯t feel like she had any right to criticize his cooking.

 Chapter 48 - 048 Yeah, I mean _1

    Chapter 48: 048 Yeah, I mean _1For the first time, Lu Qingyi got to understand what "awkwardness" truly meant, as she stared at her own feet with speechlessness and sighed a little.

    Xu Boyan didn¡¯t let her take off her socks, so she had to walk around wearing them.

    In the afternoon, the students started returning to the school, along with a few boarding students. The school was pretty crowded.

    People gave Lu Qingyi strange looks, their mouths twitching slightly at the corners.

    Blue slippers with black socks?

    This "fashion sense" was simply unimaginable.

    "Qingyi, you..."

    Luo Jia stood at the bottom of the dormitory building holding a bottle of water, her eyes bulging in surprise as she stared at Lu Qingyi.

    Oh my goodness.

    Didn¡¯t Lu Qingyi leave wearing only slippers? When did she start wearing socks?

    And what¡¯s going on with Lu Qingyi¡¯s outfit?

    "I think it¡¯s alright."

    Lu Qingyi looked at her own feet with difficulty, lying through her teeth. sea??h th§× n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "The store boss told you to wear them?"

    Luo Jia narrowed her eyes, full of teasing, with a meaningful expression.

    "Xu Boyan."

    Lu Qingyi slowly uttered a name.

    Huh?

    Luo Jia was momentarily stunned, then she realized that was the name of the store owner.

    Lu Qingyi frowned, feeling somewhat uncomfortable at hearing Xu Boyan referred to as the "store owner".

    "Qingyi, how far have you two progressed?"

    Subconsciously, Luo Jia thought that Lu Qingyi and Xu Boyan were together.

    A charming man and a lovely woman, a match made in heaven.

    She¡¯s already besotted with this "couple", their striking looks had her utterly smitten.

    Lu Qingyi: "???"

    Lu Qingyi stopped in her tracks, looking at Luo Jia with a puzzled expression.

    She didn¡¯t quite understand Luo Jia¡¯s meaning.

    "Hey, Qingyi."

    Luo Jia caught up with Lu Qingyi, chirping incessantly.

    Lu Qingyi rubbed her temples helplessly, feeling quite annoyed.

    "Luo Jia, I never knew you were such a suck-up."

    Lin Yiran was holding a hot water bottle. She had just closed the dormitory door when she saw Luo Jia and Lu Qingyi.

    Her face as calm as ever, she looked at Luo Jia and spoke.

    Luo Jia was constantly chattering behind Lu Qingyi, who was being exceptionally aloof, answering only sporadically.

    The contrast between their attitudes was stark.

    Luo Jia was really...

    "Stop talking nonsense." Luo Jia was slightly unhappy, she frowned and said.

    "She¡¯s ignoring you, why do you keep chirping?"

    Ever since Lu Jiayue had come to the girls¡¯ dormitory, Lin Yiran had shown her dislike for Lu Qingyi openly, not even bothering to pretend.

    As the dormitory head, she no longer bothered trying to modify the dormitory¡¯s atmosphere.

    Luo Jia said, "Lin Yiran, that¡¯s my business."

    Didn¡¯t she just like Lu Qingyi¡¯s personality?

    She didn¡¯t think there was anything wrong with Lu Qingyi, even if she was somewhat cold and didn¡¯t like to talk much.

    "Luo Jia, the college entrance exam is coming soon."

    Lin Yiran suddenly said seriously.

    After this semester, they would have been roommates for three years; their relationship may not be great but it certainly wasn¡¯t bad.

    She knew Luo Jia had moved to the 20th class, and she thought that Luo Jia was being quite willful.

    What kind of class was the 20th class? Maybe not even a single student had the potential for a second-tier university, it was probably full of students who would end up going to community college or straight to work.

    "I know, I will be accepted to Beijing University."

    Luo Jia nodded, speaking confidently.

    Both she and Lin Yiran aimed for Beijing University. They promised to get into Beijing University together.

    Beijing University, aside from Hardrick, was one of the best universities, with a strong faculty and employment opportunities post-graduation.

    "I¡¯m going to fetch water."

    Lin Yiran gave Lu Qingyi a meaningful look, then went downstairs with her water bottle.

    There was a water dispenser in the lobby on the first floor.

    "Qingyi, did you hear? My goal is Beijing University."

    Luo Jia unlocked the door and then looked at Lu Qingyi with a pitiful expression.

    Lu Qingyi nodded, then entered the dormitory, "Hmm."

    Luo Jia: "..."

    Wasn¡¯t she supposed to say something like "I¡¯ll teach you" confidently?

    Well, Lu Qingyi was really Lu Qingyi.

    "Qingyi, look at the forum."

    Luo Jia was scrolling through her phone when she suddenly exclaimed excitedly.

    The school had its own forum, where a lot of things could be posted.

    # Lu Qingyi of Grade 3 (20) class promises to score full marks in the mock exam! #

    Luo Jia looked at this pinned post in surprise, then looked at Lu Qingyi in a daze.

    Was Qingyi pranked again?

    That was Luo Jia¡¯s first reaction.

    Lu Qingyi merely glanced at the mobile phone screen, her lips curling slightly.

    Lu Jiayue was really fast, huh?

    "Qingyi, who¡¯s messed with you again?"

    She had heard about the previous incident, it was Xia Yin from the 20th class who had a problem with Lu Qingyi and posted about her in the forum.

    The fact that Lu Qingyi promised to score full marks, did someone want to pick on her again because they didn¡¯t like her?

    "I said it."

    She lightly raised her eyelids and casually said.

    Luo Jia: "..."

    Lu Qingyi wasn¡¯t joking, was she?

    She seriously looked at Lu Qingyi, who didn¡¯t seem to be joking at all.

    What did full marks mean?

    It was something she didn¡¯t even dare to think about. Even the top student in their grade probably wouldn¡¯t dare to make such a bold claim.

    Not to mention, wouldn¡¯t essay questions deduct points?

    "Qingyi, are you serious?"

    Luo Jia stared at Lu Qingyi, asking very seriously.

    Lu Qingyi gave a light "Hmm" in response.

    She was tapping her left index finger lightly on the bed while scrolling through her phone with her right hand, looking utterly unconcerned.

    Luo Jia: "..."

    She was left speechless.

    "Some people just love to brag."

    Qi Zhen was carrying a big bag of things. She kicked the dormitory door open rudely and glanced at Lu Qingyi from the corner of her eye.

    She sneered lightly.

    Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t react, not even lifting her eyelids.

    "Hey, Lu Qingyi."

    Qi Zhen threw her things on the ground, feeling somewhat upset at being ignored by Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi looked up, her eyes icy cold.

    "Even though I don¡¯t like you that much, I still want to ask if it was slander or something you actually said."

    A lot of people knew about the previous incident; Lu Jiayue was recognized as a goddess in the school, so naturally, her posts received high attention.

    "I said it."

    Lu Qingyi replied softly, slowly starting to take off the socks she wore on her feet.

    Ah, she was actually kind of reluctant to take them off.

    Somehow, blue slippers paired with black socks -- this disharmonious match, seemed not as ugly as she first thought.

    Qi Zhen: "..."

    "Have you lost your mind?"

    Qi Zhen felt like swearing. She thought perhaps a bunch of outrageous thoughts were jogging in her mind.

    Full marks, there were only a handful of people nationwide who could achieve this, yet Lu Qingyi dared to say she could get full marks, was she nuts?

    She could write a flawless essay? Every calculation could be perfect, and she could answer every question correctly?

    Qi Zhen¡¯s mouth twitched slightly.

 Chapter 49 - 049, okay, I will take you to _1

    Chapter 49: 049, okay, I will take you to _1The forum post quickly spread, and many people from First High knew about it.

    "My heavens, full marks? Is this a rumor or did she say it herself?"

    "She said she got full marks in math, English, physics, chemistry, and biology. I can barely believe that. But, full marks in Chinese? I find it hard to swallow."

    "Damn, that¡¯s some serious bragging."

    "Suddenly, I¡¯m really looking forward to the mock exam."

    "If she doesn¡¯t score perfect, that would be pretty embarrassing."

    "Isn¡¯t Lu Qingyi in classtwenty?"

    "Even Lu Jiayue wouldn¡¯t dare to claim that."

    "How many people in this world dare to say that? You can count them on one hand."

    Xu Boyan, bearing the air of a big boss, slightly narrowed his eyes and listened to the students¡¯ conversations. His expression darkened slightly.

    "Xu Yi, find out what¡¯s happening."

    He rapped the table, a hint of frost darkening his eyes.

    He needs to figure out whether it¡¯s just a kid bragging or if someone is spreading rumors.

    Xu Yi was very reluctant inside, but responded, "Got it."

    What on earth did Lu Qingyi do to bewitch Xu Boyan?

    "Little one, don¡¯t read while walking."

    Lu Qingyi was perusing a book in hand, leisurely strolling.

    Xu Boyan stepped forward, ruffling her hair gently as he spoke.

    "Okay."

    Lu Qingyi paused for a few seconds before closing her book.

    "Look, that¡¯s the one bragging about scoring perfect marks."

    "She¡¯s so pretty." sea??h th§× novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "Oh, so that¡¯s Lu Qingyi."

    Right at that moment, three girls walked past Lu Qingyi, arm in arm.

    Lu Qingyi: "..."

    "What¡¯s going on, little one?"

    Xu Boyan hooked his lips, with an air of knowing more than he let on.

    He lowered his head, looking seriously at Lu Qingyi.

    "Oh, just the whole perfect-scoring thing."

    Lu Qingyi was clearly reluctant to explain, brushing it off.

    Quite annoying.

    Since they share a bloodline, why the hurry to cause trouble?

    She couldn¡¯t figure out why Lu Jiayue would target her at every turn.

    "Hmm?"

    Xu Boyan¡¯s voice was low. He stretched the final sound, his low, magnetic voice having a stirring quality.

    "I said, I plan to get perfect marks on the mock exam."

    Lu Qingyi blinked, biting her lower lip as she spoke.

    Xu Yi, who had just come out with his laptop: "..."

    He had just found out that the post was made by Lu Qingyi¡¯s sister, Lu Jiayue. As for whether Lu Qingyi had said it or not, he would need to confirm that with her.

    He had barely walked out when he heard Lu Qingyi¡¯s declaration.

    Quite a bold statement.

    His family¡¯s Xu boasted being the top scorer in the sciences, obtaining the highest score globally. Yet even Xu Boyan wouldn¡¯t dare to guarantee that he could make perfect marks.

    "Can you do it?" Xu Boyan asked softly, not doubting Lu Qingyi at all.

    The girl was cool and straightforward, not one for jokes. Since she already made the statement, she must be able to accomplish it.

    Xu Boyan smiled. His little one was excellent in academics, it seemed.

    "Mhm." Lu Qingyi nodded, also somewhat surprised.

    A perfect score was indeed a hard-to-reach concept. Many people didn¡¯t believe she could do it, but Xu Boyan didn¡¯t doubt her.

    Lu Qingyi grinned.

    "Do you need me to help you review?"

    He had excellent marks in the past. Tutoring a high school student wouldn¡¯t pose a problem for Xu Boyan.

    "Ah, no need."

    Lu Qingyi pulled out a stool, sitting on it with one leg resting over the other.

    "Little one, don¡¯t sit with your leg crossed."

    Xu Boyan frowned slightly, his tone a gentle reminder.

    Lu Qingyi glanced at Xu Boyan, "It¡¯s a habit."

    She always did as she pleased, doing whatever made her comfortable.

    "Are you a piece of wood?"

    Xu Boyan glared at Xu Yi, who was standing there like a statue, his brows furrowed in displeasure.

    "Ah, Mr. Xu, I¡¯ve found the information."

    Still slightly confused, Xu Yi hastily placed the laptop before Xu Boyan.

    Xu Boyan: "..."

    Idiot.

    "You know about this, don¡¯t you?"

    Lu Qingyi glanced at the laptop screen, looking at Xu Boyan in confusion.

    Xu Boyan should have known about the post now. But why did he just pretend to be clueless?

    "Lu Jiayue, is she your biological sister?"

    Instead of answering Lu Qingyi¡¯s question, Xu Boyan asked another one.

    "Mhm." Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t refute; her expression was impassive.

    "Maybe I¡¯m inherently disliked."

    Pausing briefly, Lu Qingyi let out a mocking smile. Her tone was light and nonchalant.

    She had come to terms with it; there was no need for sadness.

    Both her parents and her sister disliked her.

    There were times when she would wonder, did she do something wrong?

    "Our little one is so cute."

    Xu Boyan experienced a pang in his heart. He softly ruffled the girl¡¯s hair, speaking in a tender voice.

    The little one had an unhappy childhood indeed.

    Xu Yi: "..."

    Was he here just to witness their public display of affection?

    Even though he didn¡¯t exactly want Xu Boyan to have anything to do with Lu Qingyi, he had to admit that the two complemented each other perfectly.

    "Little one, is there a place you want to go? After the mock exam, I¡¯ll take you there to relax."

    Xu Boyan whispered.

    Since the little one¡¯s childhood was unfortunate, he would make sure that her later life was full of happiness.

    All girls deserve to be spoiled.

    "I want to go to the desert."

    Lu Qingyi looked up, speaking earnestly.

    Her eyes shone brightly as she looked at Xu Boyan expectantly.

    Xu Boyan: "..."

    The little one¡¯s hobby was quite unique.

    Xu Yi: "..."

    Could Lu Qingyi be an idiot? Wanting to visit the desert of all places, a godforsaken wasteland?

    "I want to see a mirage."

    Lu Qingyi bit her lower lip lightly as she spoke slowly.

    She had traveled to many places, but never to a desert.

    She¡¯d once had the idea but never acted upon it.

    "Alright, I¡¯ll take you."

    Xu Boyan gave her a small smile, his hands gently tousling her hair.

    If the girl wanted to go, why shouldn¡¯t he visit it with her?

    Xu Yi: "..."

    He recalled that once their goods had been stranded in a desert, and Xu Boyan was asked to go and check on them. What did Xu Boyan say at the time?

    He said, the desert, a hell hole, he wouldn¡¯t go. The goods could be written off if necessary.

    And now?

    And now?

    Xu Yi glared at Lu Qingyi angrily.

    Femme fatale!

    Lu Qingyi pressed her lips together, not uttering a word.

    "Alright, I¡¯ll take you."

    Those gentle and magnetic words from Xu Boyan continued to echo in her mind.

    Her heartbeat paused slightly and then quickened again.

    A very heartwarming sentence.

    "Little one, are you going to grow your hair?"

    Xu Boyan softly smoothed the hair that he had ruffled, his gaze on the top of her head as he asked the question.

    The little one indeed looked good in short hair, but it was slightly tomboyish. He had noticed several girls throwing admiring glances at Lu Qingyi.

    The little one, with her short hair, was too attractive to girls.

 Chapter 50 - 050 Kid is Upset_1

    Chapter 50: 050 Kid is Upset_1"Long hair?"

    Lu Qingyi paused, her voice laced with uncertainty.

    She reached up to touch her own hair, biting her lower lip without saying a word.

    "Don¡¯t want to grow it out?"

    Xu Boyan asked softly.

    Not because he likes girls with long hair, he simply wanted to see Lu Qingyi grow her hair for him.

    "Ah, no."

    Lu Qingyi softly made a noise of surprise, speaking slowly.

    Could she tell him that she already had long hair?

    Her current short hairdo is a perfect replica she developed, hardly anyone could tell her hair was fake.

    "Can you grow it?" Xu Boyan asked softly.

    "Okay."

    She popped a candy into her mouth, speaking somewhat unclearly.

    She didn¡¯t want to confess about her hair to Xu Boyan.

    Xu Boyan was very observant, he might quickly figure out her identity as Doctor L.

    She had never planned to reveal her identity as Doctor L, not even to Xu Boyan.

    "Sister, you...."

    Lu Jiayue approached them unnoticed, looking at Lu Qingyi and Xu Boyan with surprise.

    She clearly saw when Xu Boyan was stroking Lu Qingyi¡¯s hair.

    Lu Jiayue was supposed to be in PE class, her hair was slightly damp and some classmates were with her.

    Accompanying Lu Jiayue were two boys, they didn¡¯t say a word but the disdain in their eyes was unmistakable.

    "Hey, boss, give us a box of mineral water."

    One of the boys who came with Lu Jiayue said, his tone incredibly arrogant.

    The students in the better classes tended to be somewhat elitist, they looked down on others.

    Xu Boyan didn¡¯t make a move, his cold gaze sweeping over the boy.

    Xu Yi didn¡¯t move either.

    Without Xu Boyan¡¯s order, how could he move?

    Ever since Xu Yi was hired, the store started operating. All these were managed by Xu Yi.

    Previously, both Xu Boyan and Lin Yuanhang were too lazy.

    "Hey, aren¡¯t you selling?" Another boy asked, his tone extremely cocky.

    Indeed, in their school, students from class one and two were practically royalty. As long as they didn¡¯t break any school rules, they could do whatever they wanted.

    Isn¡¯t that because they were elite students?

    Society is practical. Good students are golden, they can bring glory to their school.

    "Not selling."

    Xu Boyan¡¯s thin lips lightly moved, speaking two cold words.

    Lu Qingyi: "......"

    Why wouldn¡¯t he sell?

    "Sister, you promised to get full marks, why now..."

    Lu Jiayue bit her lower lip, looking at Lu Qingyi, a mix of hesitation and sadness on her face.

    Her gaze involuntarily dropped, a flicker of jealousy passing through her eyes.

    The newly appointed store manager, Xu Boyan¡¯s handsome looks were well known throughout the school. But due to his cold demeanor, most girls could only admire him from afar.

    She never thought that Lu Qingyi would actually...

    Lu Jiayue¡¯s heart was suddenly filled with jealousy, her eyes flickering regretfully over Xu Boyan¡¯s face.

    What a waste of such a handsome face, without status, he was nothing.

    "You¡¯re so annoying."

    Lu Qingyi took out a candy from her pocket, unwrapped it and popped it into her mouth. She frowned slightly, appearing somewhat annoyed.

    Lu Jiayue pretended to be wronged, "Sister....."

    "I¡¯ll give you five times the price, give me a box of mineral water."

    The first boy to speak, Xiu Heng, offered. His family was quite wealthy.

    Lu Qingyi: "......"

    "Ten times is fine too."

    Xiu Heng continued, he wasn¡¯t lacking money, maybe this would improve his image in Lu Jiayue¡¯s eyes.

    Xu Yi: "......"

    Who was he trying to humiliate?

    If there¡¯s one thing his family didn¡¯t lack, it was money. Enough money to bury someone alive.

    "Xiu Heng, we can¡¯t do this, money can¡¯t be spent like this."

    Lu Jiayue tugged at Xiu Heng¡¯s clothes, speaking in a soft and understanding voice.

    "I¡¯ll offer a hundred times the price, can you please leave us alone?"

    Seems like the little boss isn¡¯t too pleased.

    Xu Boyan pulled out a black card from the drawer, slapping it onto the table. The noise was enough to freeze anyone¡¯s blood.

    Lu Qingyi: "......"

    Xu Yi: "......"

    "A hundred times? Do you have that much money in your card?"

    Perhaps it was due to being in the elite class and having a wealthy family, Xiu Heng¡¯s superiority complex was particularly strong. He chuckled, a mocking tone in his voice.

    A petty store manager dares to compete in wealth with him?

    "You can try it."

    Xu Boyan raised an eyebrow, his voice cold.

    "Bro Xiu, that¡¯s a Black Card."

    One of the boys tugged at Xiu Heng¡¯s clothes. His dad was the president of a bank and he recognized the card immediately.

    Black Card was the most prestigious type of card with no limit on the balance. The Black Card was also a symbol of prestige and wealth for the affluent.

    "I also have a Green Card."

    Xiu Heng hadn¡¯t caught on yet, and retorted absently.

    Lu Jiayue turned pale, looking at Xu Boyan in disbelief.

    How could that be?

    He was just a minor store manager.

    She knew very well what the Black Card implies, it was what she yearned for.

    "What, a Black Card?" Xiu Heng reacted finally, exclaiming loudly.

    "Xiu Heng, Luo Ji, he¡¯s not selling. Let¡¯s go back."

    Lu Jiayue spoke weakly to the two boys, appealing to their compassion while appearing wronged.

    "Want it?" Lu Qingyi suddenly spoke, a hint of a smile on her lips.

    "Ah, sister, could you speak for me?"

    Lu Jiayue blinked, suddenly as though she remembered something, a giddy smile spreading across her face.

    The school takes the physical health of its students very seriously and PE class was irreplaceable. She and the two boys were just there to buy water.

    They were supposed to be playing a game of basketball in two teams.

    Lu Qingyi chuckled softly, "Alright."

    She picked up a box of mineral water, opened the carton, unhurriedly unscrewing all the bottle caps.

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    Luo Ji: "......"

    Xiu Heng: "......"

    Xu Yi: "......"

    What kind of play was this?

    "Want it?"

    She picked up the box of water again, a small smile playing on her lips.

    Xu Boyan sat leisurely, watching the girl with amusement.

    "Give it to me."

    Their classmates were waiting for water, Luo Ji stepped up wanting to take the box of water.

    "Did I say I am giving it to you?" Lu Qingyi raised an eyebrow, her gaze landing on Lu Jiayue.

    Luo Ji¡¯s outstretched hand froze mid-air, he awkwardly pulled back his hand, lightly touching his pencil.

    "Sister, it¡¯s really heavy..." Lu Jiayue bit her lower lip, looking pitifully at Lu Qingyi.

    She was always the delicate lady, so when would she ever do something like lifting a box of water?

    "Do you want it or not?"

    Heh, what a pretense.

    Lu Qingyi scoffed coldly.

    Lou Jiayue reluctantly reached out her hand. Lu Qingyi raised the carton up high, directly above Lou Jiayue¡¯s hand. Suddenly, she let go of the carton.

    A loud shriek echoed followed by the sound of impact. The whole box of mineral water crashed onto the ground, water from the uncapped bottles splashed everywhere.

 Chapter 51 - 051 Xu Boyan, Let Go_1

    Chapter 51: 051 Xu Boyan, Let Go_1Luo Ji, Xiu Heng, and Xu Yi were staring, dumbfounded.

    What on earth was happening?

    Any fool could see that Lu Qingyi had done it on purpose.

    "Sister, how could you do this?"

    A large portion of Lu Jiayue¡¯s clothes was soaked, and her wrist was red from failing to catch the box.

    She bit her lower lip, holding back her tears.

    "That¡¯s it."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s gaze was on the mineral water bottles scattered all over the floor. She spoke with a hint of sarcasm.

    "Lu Qingyi, she is your sister."

    Xiu Heng frowned, his face filled with anger.

    "Does it hurt?" He took Jiayue¡¯s hand, looked at her reddened wrist, filled with worry.

    Girls have delicate skin.

    "It doesn¡¯t hurt." Jiayue shook her head, hurriedly pulling her hand back, looking wronged, at Qingyi.

    "You should ask her if she treats me as her sister."

    Lu Qingyi smiled faintly, her eyes fixed on Jiayue directly.

    Playing the good sister on the surface, who knows what scheme is being planned behind her back.

    "Sister, why are you doing this?" Jiayue was particularly upset.

    "I don¡¯t hit women."

    Xiu Heng looked at Jiayue with affection, then at Qingyi disapprovingly.

    He flexed his wrist slightly, with arrogance in his eyes.

    "Unluckily for you, I do hit men."

    Lu Qingyi tilted her head, her tone chilly.

    Xiu Heng felt a surge of nameless anger within him. He reached out to hit Lu Qingyi. S§×ar?h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Being from a well-off family with good academic record, he¡¯s used to being flattered by others.

    "Coincidentally, I hit men too."

    Just as Qingyi tried to raise her hand, she saw a hand stretched out in front of her, firmly holding Xiu Heng¡¯s hand.

    Xu Boyan¡¯s eyes were full of laughter as he looked down at Qingyi.

    Xu Yi: "..."

    Xu, his family¡¯s master, has truly changed...

    "Let go!"

    Xiu Heng gritted his teeth as he whispered, feeling the pain in his wrist.

    The strength of this shopkeeper was impressive. He couldn¡¯t break free.

    "Kid, do you want to let go?"

    Xu Boyan didn¡¯t look at Xiu Heng. His tender gaze remained on Qingyi.

    Qingyi: "..."

    Ah, wasn¡¯t it Xu Boyan himself who caught Xiu Heng¡¯s hand? Why would he ask her?

    Xu Yi: "..."

    No, this isn¡¯t his Master Xu.

    "Sister, please tell your boyfriend to let go. It hurts."

    Jiayue bit her lip gently as she carefully looked at Qingyi, her attentive gaze remained on Xiu Heng.

    "It¡¯s just water, after all. We don¡¯t need it."

    Luo Ji frowned, his tone was rather unpleasant. His gaze at Qingyi was also complex.

    Boyfriend?

    Lu Qingyi frowned, her puzzled gaze on Jiayue, her face cold.

    Tsk, even the boyfriend card has been played, Jiayue is quite...

    Heh, is she planning to report her to the school for dating?

    Lu Qingyi glanced at Xu Boyan, feeling somewhat awkward.

    Xu Boyan seemed to have his spirits lifted in an instant. The corners of his mouth twitched, even his glance at Jiayue softened quite a bit.

    Jiayue could really talk.

    Xu Yi: "..."

    Has his Master Xu been learning how to change faces lately?

    His feelings were complicated. Xu Boyan, who used to be aloof, now seemed to really like this girl, Qingyi.

    But how could Qingyi, who grew up in the countryside, hadn¡¯t attended high school, and knew absolutely nothing despite her pretty face, be worthy of his Master Xu?

    God knows how he felt when he first saw Qingyi¡¯s file.

    "I¡¯ve run out of patience."

    Lu Qingyi squinted at Lu Jiayue, speaking deliberately, word by word.

    She had never been known for her patience, and having endured Lu Jiayue for so long, she was certainly at her limit.

    "Xu Boyan, let go."

    She spoke softly.

    Xu Boyan was momentarily stunned, meeting the girl¡¯s gaze, his emotions becoming unexpectedly complex.

    This was the first time the girl had called him by his name, and he hadn¡¯t realized that his name could sound so lovely.

    The three words Xu Boyan seemed distant when heard in full.

    "Just you wait. You¡¯ll surely be kicked out of the school tomorrow."

    Xio Heng rubbed his sore wrist, his gaze firmly on Xu Boyan before turning and leaving without a backward glance.

    With a complicated look in his eyes, Luo Ji followed and left as well.

    "Sister, school rules forbid early love."

    Lu Jiayue made no move to leave, watching her sister Lu Qingyi cautiously, before her gaze flitted towards Xu Boyan again.

    The man was so handsome and cool; the perfect object of her idealization.

    "The school rules also say no makeup."

    Lu Qingyi glanced at Lu Jiayue indifferently and spoke in a slow, deliberate fashion.

    Lu Jiayue was delicate in her styling, always meticulous about face masks, washing, skincare, and makeup, never leaving out a single step.

    Did she think that Lu Qingyi was ignorant?

    "Sister, I¡¯m not wearing any"

    Lu Jiayue instinctively touched her own cheek and bit her lower lip to refute, her face adorned with a look of grievance.

    Lu Qingyi suddenly laughed.

    Was admitting to wearing makeup that difficult?

    While Lu Jiayue was undoubtedly beautiful, it was unfortunate that her skin was slightly yellow and lacked glow, so she preferred to use makeup to conceal these facts about herself.

    "There¡¯s foundation all over the place," Lu Qingyi raised an eyebrow saying this.

    Lu Jiayue quickly checked her face in a pocket mirror, finding nothing amiss.

    How could her expensive and high-quality cosmetics be peeling off?

    "Didn¡¯t you say you weren¡¯t wearing any makeup? What do you need a mirror for then?"

    Lu Qingyi smirked, her gaze full of derision as she looked at Lu Jiayue.

    Such a slap in the face.

    "Sis, I have to go for formation."

    As the class was about to end, Lu Jiayue tidied away her mirror and hurriedly left.

    In the split second of turning around, a sharp glint flashed across the bottom of her eyes.

    Lu Qingyi, huh.

    That I¡¯d been using makeup was surprisingly spotted by Lu Qingyi - most people weren¡¯t even aware that I wore makeup, and assumed that it was my natural complexion.

    She was skilled at applying cosmetics and used effective products, which was why her looks gave an impression of being natural, with virtually no traces of makeup being visible.

    "Girlfriend?" Xu Boyan chuckled lightly, his voice soft and gentle.

    Looking at Lu Qingyi, his gaze was full of indulgence.

    Given the kid did not refute Lu Jiayue¡¯s words, did it signify that he was nearing eventual success?

    Lu Qingyi: "..."

    What kind of nonsense?

    "Didn¡¯t you just say no?"

    The man chuckled softly, his throat filled with joy.

    Lu Qingyi: "..."

    Was that the point?

    While I did not deny it, I did not admit it either, right?

    "Ah, the school rules do say no early love."

    Lu Qingyi spoke in a slow, deliberate manner, her reaction somewhat delayed.

    Upon hearing Xu Boyan say ¡¯girlfriend¡¯, her heart was indeed somewhat shaken.

    She touched her rapidly beating heart, unable to articulate her exact feelings.

    Nibbling her lower lip, her eyes filled with sincerity.

    Xu Boyan: "..."

    After turning eighteen, it wouldn¡¯t be deemed as early love anymore.

    Does the kiddo have some misunderstanding about early love?

 Chapter 52: Confidence of Boss 052_1

    Chapter 52: Confidence of Boss 052_1The mock exams arrived as scheduled. Cloaked in uniform, Lu Qingyi strolled leisurely towards the examination hall of Senior Three, Class Five, holding just a single pen in her hand.

    "Look, that¡¯s Lu Qingyi."

    "She¡¯s both handsome and beautiful."

    "She didn¡¯t even bring an eraser, she only has a black water-based pen in her hand."

    "She thinks she¡¯s definitely going to fall flat this time."

    "She¡¯s too arrogant; even these mock exams might just be enough to bring her down a peg."

    A fair number of students in the exam hall recognized Lu Qingyi; news regarding her post on the forum had truly been the talk of the school.

    Lu Qingyi maintained her nonchalant demeanor, indifferent to the voices discussing her, lying down and dozing off as soon as she found her seat.

    The crowd: "..."

    Didn¡¯t she say she would ace the test?

    The exam bell sounded, and the invigilators started distributing the papers.

    Receiving her paper, Lu Qingyi cast a casual glance over it, her feelings a mixture of emotions.

    She felt like she was cheating.

    Because she was the author of the exam questions.

    The old man really tricked her many times; he must have made a good fortune selling these question papers.

    She pondered.

    "Qingyi, aren¡¯t you going to write anything?"

    The boy at the desk behind her prodded Lu Qingyi¡¯s back with his pen. Sear?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    He was from class 20. Seeing Lu Qingyi holding the test paper and not writing for a long time, he was a bit puzzled.

    "Oh, no rush," Lu Qingyi said softly before laying her head down to sleep again.

    The boy: "..."

    Was the stuff in the post just a fabrication?

    How can Lu Qingyi be so unhurried?

    Following the first exam, rumors flooded Senior Three Class Five¡¯s examination hall that Lu Qingyi slept throughout the whole testing process, only waking when it was nearly time to turn in the papers.

    During the first exam, she left the exam hall within 20 minutes. During the second exam, she only started writing in the last half hour.

    Of course, except for the language exam, which took 20 minutes longer to write than all the other subjects.

    That¡¯s impressive.

    The students next to her couldn¡¯t help but sneak peeks at Lu Qingyi¡¯s paper. They couldn¡¯t see clearly what she wrote, but the whole surface of the paper was fully filled out.

    The other student: "..."

    Regardless of whether the answers are correct or not, he admired her.

    If you don¡¯t know the answer in a liberal arts exam, you can still write something and possibly get a few marks. With science exams, if you don¡¯t know the answer, you can just leave it blank.

    "Qingyi, I heard you slept all the way through the exam?"

    The two-day exam ended quickly, and Jiang Yumeng moved over to ask.

    The news spread, of course, influenced by the popular post.

    "It was easy."

    A little sleepy, Lu Qingyi closed her eyes on the table.

    Jiang Yumeng: "..."

    Luo Jia: "..."

    Easy?

    Was this all just a joke?

    The exam questions were clearly insane, right?

    These were the questions from Professor Hari, the most respected and most insane professor at Hardrick University.

    Though the professor is indeed a bit mad, everyone who gets into Hardrick hopes they can have a class taught by her.

    "You won the bet last time, you can¡¯t lose this time."

    Ye Chenxuan walked over. He knocked on Lu Qingyi¡¯s desk. His tone was not very kind, but there was an ambiguous emotion in his eyes.

    "How do you write ¡¯lose¡¯?"

    Lu Qingyi changed her sleeping position. Her eyes remained closed and her voice sounded lazy.

    Her dictionary has never contained the word ¡¯lose¡¯.

    Except for love, she never loses in anything else.

    Ye Chenxuan: "..."

    Jiang Yumeng: "..."

    Luo Jia: "..."

    That statement was just too arrogant, right?

    "Qingyi, you need to stay humble," Luo Jia chuckled.

    She scored 650 in the last exam, the highest score in their class. While Lu Qingyi¡¯s 600 was impressive, it wasn¡¯t as high as her score.

    She wasn¡¯t sure about Lu Qingyi¡¯s abilities, but acing the exam seemed a bit far-fetched.

    These were the questions from Hardrick¡¯s insane professor.

    "Even if you can¡¯t ace the exam, it¡¯s fine as long as you don¡¯t get too low a score. I¡¯ll help you."

    Ye Chenxuan was silent for a while, then slowly spoke.

    He would help Lu Qingyi to suppress those rumors.

    "Isn¡¯t your goddess Lu Jiayue?"

    Xun Hanyu propped his chin up, chuckled lightly, and looked at Ye Chenxuan.

    Everyone knew how much Ye Chenxuan defended Lu Jiayue in the past.

    There were conflicts between Lu Qingyi and Lu Jiayue. It was really unexpected that Ye Chenxuan wanted to help Lu Qingyi.

    "Yes."

    Ye Chenxuan responded lightly, his gaze seemed a little lost.

    Yes, his crush was indeed Lu Jiayue. Lu Jiayue and Lu Qingyi clearly had a rift between them, so why was he considering helping Lu Qingyi?

    His eyes flickered, his gaze towards Lu Qingyi becoming somewhat complicated.

    "I will ace the exam."

    Lu Qingyi had unknowingly opened her eyes. She raised her gaze, the look in her eyes very resolute.

    Ye Chenxuan: "..."

    Her confidence was unmatched.

    "The results will be out tomorrow," Jiang Yumeng reminded.

    She didn¡¯t know what to say now. Lu Qingyi¡¯s confidence shocked her.

    Lu Qingyi said she would rank first in the grade. She believed it, but if Lu Qingyi said she would ace the exam, she found that difficult to believe.

    "Oh."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s expression was indifferent, as if she had no concern for her results.

    "Sis sis sis, did Lu Jiayue plot against you again?"

    Due to some matters, Lu Jiahao had recently taken leave and was somewhat unclear about the happenings in school. After finishing the exams and hearing about the various rumors, he rushed over to class 20.

    He remembered Lu Qingyi saying that to Lu Jiayue in the car that day.

    Ye Chenxuan: "..."

    Jiang Yumeng: "..."

    Luo Jia: "..."

    Xun Hanyu: "..."

    Everyone knew that Lu Jiahao was Lu Jiayue¡¯s brother, but they didn¡¯t quite understand what the matter had to do with Lu Jiayue.

    Lu Jiahao touched his nose, and seeing the somewhat confused expressions on the faces of the four people before him, he quickly shut his mouth.

    In everyone¡¯s eyes, Lu Jiayue was an excellent person. Even though he didn¡¯t particularly like his sister, he wouldn¡¯t bad-mouth her to others.

    Moreover, in his eyes, Lu Jiayue was gentle and understanding, with great character. It¡¯s just that she was always targeting his other sister.

    In other aspects, Lu Jiayue was great. She was a good sister, and the pride of their parents.

    "I¡¯m going to find her."

    Lu Jiahao was silent for a few seconds before slowly speaking.

    Why the sibling rivalries? Why does Lu Jiayue always dislike Lu Qingyi? After all, Lu Qingyi is also Lu Jiayue¡¯s sister.

    Wouldn¡¯t it be great to have an extra sister?

    He also did not understand why his parents also disliked Lu Qingyi, even though Lu Qingyi was their own flesh and blood.

    "Wait for the results to come out."

    Lu Qingyi said indifferently.

    Her emotions did not fluctuate at all, and there was a firm determination in her eyes.

    "Sis..." Lu Jiahao hesitated.

    Since the day Lu Qingyi started tutoring him, he knew that Lu Qingyi was very talented, but acing the exam...

    He had mixed feelings.

 Chapter 53: Begin to slap on face from 053_1

    Chapter 53: Begin to slap on face from 053_1"Oh my God, Xiao Yi, you¡¯re actually only second."

    The next day when the scores were checked, the incredulous students of class one exclaimed.

    Know this, Xiao Yi had always been the top scorer in school since the start of high school, both before and after the separation into arts and science classes.

    He had never been knocked off his pedestal before.

    Xiao Yi sat at his desk, staring calmly at his own time screen, seemingly deep in thought.

    His throne of first place had been taken, but there were no extra emotions, just a hint of surprise in his eyes.

    He was tall and handsome, of a cool and aloof type.

    "Xiao Yi, how many points did you get?"

    Lu Jiayue suddenly started to feel unsettled.

    It was inconceivable to many people that Xiao Yi would ever be second.

    Xiao Yi had less than ideal family circumstances, so he had to work harder than many others, firmly occupying the throne of first place.

    "736."

    Xiao Yi said, staring at the screen.

    The test was really difficult, he scored this high partly due to his luck.

    He was clear about the abilities of many people in class one, and it was impossible for anyone to score higher than him.

    736?

    Lu Jiayue¡¯s eyes twinkled, this score was already very high, only 14 points off a perfect score, who could score higher than Xiao Yi?

    She only scored 711.

    ¡ª¡ª

    "Breaking news, breaking news, the top student of class one, Xiao Yi, has fallen from his throne."

    A male student rushed into the classroom shouting excitedly.

    Xiao Yi had always been the top student, firmly seated on the throne of first place. The news of him scoring second this time was enough to cause a ruckus.

    It was unbelievable.

    What was even more unbelievable was, who managed to surpass that freak Xiao Yi?

    Xiao Yi¡¯s scores were near perfect for all subjects, except for Chinese composition where he lost quite some points.

    "Oh my God, Xiao Yi scored 736 points."

    The students who got the inside news exclaimed.

    was a score they didn¡¯t dare to even dream of.

    "Did they get it wrong?"

    "Did I hear wrong?"

    "Is there really someone who scored higher than Xiao Yi?"

    "Who is so capable?"

    "I really want to know, I¡¯m dying of curiosity."

    The students of class twenty were discussing passionately, expressing their excitement at all times.

    "Qingyi, how many points did you get?"

    Jiang Yumeng poked Lu Qingyi¡¯s shoulder with her pen.

    Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t move, and seemed to be in deep sleep.

    Jiang Yumeng: "..."

    It¡¯s time to panic, and she¡¯s not worried at all?

    "She¡¯s asleep." Luo Jia moved closer to Lu Qingyi and shrugged her shoulders, indicating she was asleep.

    Is Lu Qingyi seriously not concerned at all?

    "Maybe, she¡¯s confident?"

    Xun Hanyu said uncertainly.

    He felt that there was a high possibility of Lu Qingyi being the top scorer this time, but a perfect score...

    "Sister, have you checked your results yet?"

    Lu Jiahao rushed into the classroom of class twenty, looking worriedly at his sister.

    "She¡¯s not awake yet."

    Xun Hanyu shrugged his shoulders and said a little helplessly.

    Lu Jiahao: "..."

    He always knew Lu Qingyi had a strong ability to keep calm, but he didn¡¯t expect her to be able to sleep at a time like this.

    "What¡¯s wrong?"

    Lu Qingyi rubbed her somewhat sore neck and opened her eyes, looking confused at the four people standing in front of her.

    What were they doing gathered around her so early in the morning?

    She stayed up late due to some things last night and was still somewhat sleepy.

    "Qingyi, have you checked your scores yet?"

    Jiang Yumeng quickly leaned forward and asked.

    "Oh, no."

    Lu Qingyi yawned and stretched luxuriously.

    So sleepy.

    Luo Jia: "..."

    Jiang Yumeng: "..."

    Xun Hanyu: "..."

    Lu Jiahao: "..."

    "Have the results been released?"

    She rubbed her somewhat swollen eyes, looking a bit fatigued.

    She could easily forget about things she didn¡¯t care about.

    All four: "..."

    You even forgot the day the results are released?

    Impressive.

    "Xiao Yi is in second place." Luo Jia emphasized once again.

    She used to be in class one, so she clearly knew about Xiao Yi¡¯s abilities.

    "Who¡¯s Xiao Yi?"

    Lu Qingyi frowned, looking somewhat confused.

    Why were they talking to her about Xiao Yi?

    She didn¡¯t know him.

    The four went silent again.

    Lu Qingyi did appear to be oblivious to everything outside her own concerns.

    Xiao Yi¡¯s name was well known to many, as the top student in the grade, of course, his name had to be familiar. Moreover, he had always been the top of the class.

    "Xiao Yi has been the top student in the grade since the start of high school, before and after the disciplines were separated into arts and sciences."

    Luo Jia said and introduced Xiao Yi to Lu Qingyi.

    Xiao Yi was the type who didn¡¯t speak much, seeming to spend every day either studying or studying, very hardworking and ambitious.

    No one in the entire school could be found who worked harder than him, so his position as the top student was well deserved.

    "Oh, I¡¯m quite sorry."

    Lu Qingyi yawned again, appearing totally nonchalant.

    All four: "..."

    Wait, why are you apologizing?

    "Sister, hurry up and check your scores." Lu Jiahao urged impatiently, even if Lu Qingyi was not anxious, he was.

    "Ah, how do I check?"

    Lu Qingyi fiddled with her phone, speaking in her usual nonchalant manner.

    She had never been to high school and didn¡¯t know how to check her scores.

    All four: "..."

    You don¡¯t even know this?

    Luo Jia and Jiang Yumeng stared at Lu Qingyi in disbelief, as if they wanted to peer into her inner thoughts through her face.

    Xun Hanyu¡¯s lips twitched slightly, he suddenly felt quite weird.

    Lu Jiahao seemed relatively calm in comparison, "7-day online, then register and log in."

    "Oh."

    Lu Qingyi nodded, her expression as nonchalant as ever.

    "Qingyi, you can estimate your score."

    Xun Hanyu suggested from the side.

    Registering and downloading the app wouldn¡¯t be that quick.

    "What¡¯s a perfect score?"

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s eyes were focused on the screen as she asked nonchalantly.

    Xun Hanyu: "..."

    Wait, you¡¯ve been saying you wanted to score a perfect score, and you don¡¯t even know how much a perfect score is?

    Luo Jia and Jiang Yumeng looked at each other and sighed slightly.

    "750."

    Lu Jiahao sighed slightly.

    His sister was quite arrogant in terms of personality.

    If it was something she wasn¡¯t interested in, she wouldn¡¯t take it to heart at all. It seemed like Lu Qingyi really didn¡¯t care about her scores.

    "Oh, then it¡¯s 750, or maybe 748."

    Without even raising her eyelids, Lu Qingyi spoke in her ever nonchalant tone.

    She could guarantee 100% accuracy for everything else, and as long as she answered correctly in Chinese, she could get full marks for reading comprehension. It was just the composition part where it was hard to ensure a perfect score.

    That was the teacher¡¯s problem. No matter how well you wrote, if the teacher didn¡¯t want to give a full score, they could easily deduct a couple of points.

    All four: "..."

    She¡¯s quite arrogant. S§×arch* The Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Big shot, how can you be so confident?

    If you get slapped in the face, won¡¯t your face hurt?

    "Oh, it¡¯s done."

    Lu Qingyi clicked on the screen a few times, her expression calm and composed.

 Chapter 54 - 054 sister Qing is awesome, full score _1

    Chapter 54: 054 sister Qing is awesome, full score _1Lu Qingyi angled her phone in a different direction, presenting it to the four people in front of her.

    She gave a casual glance at the numbers on the screen, displaying little emotional fluctuation.

    "Let me see."

    Jiang Yumeng, anxious, quickly grabbed the phone to look.

    She was startled when she saw the scores.

    "My God, Qingyi is amazing."

    Xun Hanyu was stunned as he took in the score displayed on the screen.

    This was beyond belief.

    "Sis, so all the talent is with you," Lu Jiahao said, sounding somewhat aggrieved but also pleased.

    "Qingyi, your essay..."

    Luo Jia was dumbfounded - a perfect score, which meant Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t lose a single mark on her essay.

    She snatched the phone from Jiang Yumeng and quickly clicked through to the essay score.

    Full sixty points, not a mark lost.

    Good heavens, what sort of prodigy is Lu Qingyi? Sear?h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    The news of Lu Qingyi scoring full marks soon spread throughout Class Twenty.

    Lu Jiayue was in the process of correcting her wrong answers when she heard the news. Her hand shook slightly.

    How could that be possible?

    She bit her lip hard.

    How could Lu Qingyi have scored so high?

    During this mock exam, she was quite sure Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t cheat, and she knew Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t have the ability to cheat anyway.

    The test was sent over by Hardrick. After all the subjects were tested, only then did Hardrick send over the answer sheet.

    "Yueyue, do you believe that?"

    Upon hearing the news, Lan Xi rushed back into the classroom.

    Oh my, full marks, what kind of monster is that?

    She found it unbelievable.

    "Ah, I definitely believe in my sister."

    Lu Jiayue bit her lip, hesitated for a few seconds, then slowly spoke.

    "No way, I¡¯m going to pull her paper to look."

    Lan Xi, slamming the table, declared.

    Her uncle had told her about the previous incident, that Lu Qingyi¡¯s results were decent.

    "XiXi, just let it be."

    Lu Jiayue shook her head, feeling somewhat helpless yet torn.

    "No way."

    As someone who is true to her words, Lan Xi abruptly left the classroom.

    "XiXi..."

    Lu Jiayue began to speak but stopped short, shaking her head in pretended resignation.

    Xiao Yi was diligently studying, but his mind was elsewhere.

    Lu Qingyi.

    He quietly remembered this name in his heart.

    For the first time, his mind was elsewhere over a girl¡¯s name.

    He was typically immersed in his own world, heedless of everything else, focusing only on his studies. He was oblivious to many events happening in school, but now he had taken a mental note of Lu Qingyi.

    "Xiao Yi, Lu Qingyi is my sister. She is in Class Twenty."

    Lu Jiayue, sitting in the seat right behind Xiao Yi, turned around and gave him a sweet smile.

    She was holding a pen, looking somewhat helpless.

    Xiao Yi nodded, "Hmm."

    Adding on, Lu Jiayue said, "She has never attended high school before."

    As expected, a hint of surprise emerged on Xiao Yi¡¯s typically impassive face.

    Never attended high school?

    Xiao Yi lowered his gaze, deep in thought about something.

    ---

    "You did great, kiddo."

    News of Lu Qingyi¡¯s score had spread throughout the school. Xu Boyan praised with a soft chuckle.

    There were two gift bags on the table, both pink.

    "Average."

    With no sense of superiority, Lu Qingyi lazily sat down, not even bothering to meet Xu Boyan¡¯s gaze.

    It had been a long time since she had stayed up late. Last night, she was exhausted just past three, lacking energy when she woke up in the morning.

    Xu Boyan asked, "What kind of gift would you like?"

    Other kids with good exam results would receive gifts, so his ¡¯little friend¡¯ wouldn¡¯t be the exception.

    ¡¯Little friend¡¯ did quite well, it appeared she had been hiding her strengths.

    "Ah, I told you before that I want to go to the desert."

    Lu Qingyi said after a moment of silence.

    She had been to many places but had never gone to a desert.

    There are many deserts in the world, and she was wondering if there was a way to transform the desert into an oasis.

    Xu Boyan: "..."

    Was there nothing in particular the ¡¯little friend¡¯ wanted?

    "Besides that."

    Xu Boyan cautiously asked, feeling somewhat helpless.

    Lu Qingyi shook her head, "Nothing else."

    "Your favourite."

    Xu Boyan fell silent, and then he pushed the gift bags towards her.

    Still, the familiar White Rabbit candies, and a few more boxes of chocolates this time.

    Lu Qingyi smiled, showing her shallow dimples.

    It felt good to have someone remember your preferences.

    "Master Xu, the lobsters are bought."

    As of late, Xu Boyan¡¯s cooking skills had greatly improved through continuous trial and error. His culinary results were now decent.

    Xu Yi had been the test subject for a few days, and it was somewhat distressing.

    "Little friend, how about I make you lobster for dinner tonight?"

    Xu Boyan stretched out his hand, tousling the girl¡¯s hair as he softly asked.

    "Are you going to cook personally?"

    Lu Qingyi lifted her gaze to meet his, questioning.

    "Yes, the previous incident won¡¯t happen again."

    Xu Boyan felt somewhat uneasy. He was a perfectionist by nature. His ability to quickly learn new skills had brought him to the mistaken belief that cooking would come to him just as easily.

    The ¡¯little friend¡¯ doesn¡¯t like eating meat; perhaps she would like lobster?

    Lobster meat is also meat.

    "I¡¯m allergic to shrimp."

    Lu Qingyi started to feel a bit aggrieved, regretting why she was allergic to shrimp.

    Xu Boyan was going to cook personally, and yet she didn¡¯t even have the chance to eat it.

    She was very clear about her body¡¯s situation, shrimp was a definite no-go.

    "I¡¯m sorry, I didn¡¯t ask clearly before."

    Xu Boyan was taken aback and apologized sincerely.

    He hadn¡¯t known that the ¡¯little friend¡¯ was allergic to shrimp, it was his fault.

    Lu Qingyi shook her head, "It¡¯s okay."

    She had never mentioned it before, so it was normal for Xu Boyan to be unaware.

    "I¡¯ll return it immediately."

    Holding the basket of lobsters, Xu Yi left.

    His opinion of Lu Qingyi had changed somewhat of late. He hadn¡¯t imagined that this girl would be so impressive as to score full marks. Even Xu Boyan hadn¡¯t dared to make such a bold statement back in the day.

    She was indeed excellent, but she did not have a solid family background.

    Xu Yi sighed slightly.

    He only hoped that Xu Boyan was merely intrigued by Lu Qingyi temporarily.

    How could a distinguished heir to the Xu family be involved with a girl of unknown origin?

    "Little friend, would you like to go to Hardrick?" Xu Boyan suddenly asked.

    Naturally, he preferred that Lu Qingyi attend medical school, but considering her impressive academic performance, he thought it may be a waste not to go to Hardrick.

    Hardrick is a top university, a place many people dream of attending, perhaps Lu Qingyi would like it too.

    "Why?"

    Lu Qingyi was somewhat curious. The man had initially hoped she would go to Hardrick, so why the sudden change of mind?

    "Afraid you¡¯ll regret."

    If possible, he naturally preferred Lu Qingyi to go to medical school.

    Missing an opportunity that was once within your grasp just because you didn¡¯t cherish it, was indeed regrettable.

    He was afraid that after ¡¯little friend¡¯ went to medical school, she would regret not going to Hardrick.

 Chapter 55 - 055 Medical College is quite good_1

    Chapter 55: 055 Medical College is quite good_1"I¡¯m not going to Hardrick, I¡¯m going to medical school."

    Lu Qingyi said after a moment of silence.

    So many people at Hardrick knew her. As a professor-level person herself, how could she mingle with those students, let alone become their junior?

    So, she would not go to Hardrick.

    "Good for you to decide for yourself."

    No matter what Lu Qingyi thinks in her heart, Xu Boyan feels very happy.

    Maybe it would not be bad for the child to become a doctor.

    "Sister, Lan Xi is checking your exam."

    Lu Jiayue rushed over, panting, and said somewhat flusteredly.

    There were many people around. Lu Qingyi¡¯s name had spread thoroughly throughout the school, but there were still many who didn¡¯t know her.

    "My goodness, I¡¯ve met the legendary genius."

    "Full score, how did she do it?"

    "That¡¯s too amazing."

    "So cool, I love her hair and her looks."

    The focus suddenly shifted to Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi: "..."

    Lu Jiayue really had spare time.

    She even followed her to the small store.

    Lu Jiayue went to classroom 20 to find Lu Qingyi, and then came to the small store.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s relationship with the store owner seemed to be confirmed.

    Why else would Lu Qingyi always like to go to the small store?

    "Sister, aren¡¯t you worried at all?"

    Lu Jiayue bit her lower lip in grievance and slowly said.

    Lu Qingyi countered, "What am I worried about?" S~ea??h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    She slightly curled up her mouth corner, with a smile that wasn¡¯t quite a smile, looking at Lu Jiayue.

    Doubt her for cheating?

    Ha.

    "Your score..."

    Lu Jiayue¡¯s face was full of struggle, as if she had something to say but hesitated.

    "I told you, I¡¯ll slap your face with a perfect score."

    Lu Qingyi stared at Lu Jiayue, her expression indifferent.

    What she had said, she would accomplish.

    She never acts on anything without full confidence.

    "Sister, you¡¯ve never been to high school..."

    Lu Jiayue shook her head slowly, seeming a bit disappointed.

    From beginning to end, she dared not believe and did not want to believe that Lu Qingyi¡¯s results were genuinely hers.

    Lu Qingyi has never been to high school, she never tried hard, how could she score so well?

    "When I worked hard, you were enjoying yourself."

    Lu Qingyi suddenly said mockingly.

    Yeah, if Yao Meishu and Lu Yao hadn¡¯t thrown her to her grandmother to raise, she probably wouldn¡¯t have tried so hard. Many things now depended on them.

    "Qingyi, come with me to the office now."

    When Yang Liu saw Lu Qingyi, she seemed especially excited, and she spoke hurriedly.

    This girl is really a treasure.

    A question mark appeared in Lu Qingyi¡¯s head. Before she could react, Yang Liu had already pulled her away.

    In the principal¡¯s office, the principal of the First High School held several test papers in his hand, his fingers trembling slightly.

    "Excellent, too excellent..."

    The Principal of the First High School adjusted his glasses and repeated ¡¯excellent¡¯ twice.

    The handwriting on the paper was vigorous and neat, each question was answered comprehensively, with clear reasoning, absolutely beautiful.

    "This girl is really a gem."

    Lan Guanghua said on the side, he had witnessed Lu Qingyi¡¯s speed of solving problems and her ability to estimate scores.

    What she said was what, without a single point difference.

    Lu Qingyi was pushed into the principal¡¯s office by Yang Liu.

    "Qingyi, come and sit down, what would you like to drink?"

    The principal¡¯s attitude towards Lu Qingyi was very warm, he greeted her like a distinguished guest.

    Lu Qingyi: "..."

    "Is your record fake?"

    Lan Guanghua was calmer than the principal, he took a deep breath and asked.

    It¡¯s impossible for a person who has never attended high school to get a full score, no matter how talented they are.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s problem solving process was correct, but it was different from the answers provided by Hardrick, and some answers couldn¡¯t even be found on Baidu.

    Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t speak, she was silent.

    "Where are you planning to go?"

    The principal poured a glass of boiled water and placed it in front of Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi uttered three words lightly, but firmly, "Medical school."

    Principal: "..."

    Lan Guanghua: "..."

    No, for someone like Lu Qingyi who can get a perfect score, the admission score line of the medical school is really low, they need only 650 to get in.

    "No, Qingyi, one should have ideal."

    The principal said earnestly.

    For someone like Lu Qingyi, it¡¯s not a matter of schools choosing her, it¡¯s her choosing the schools.

    With so many good universities out there, why doesn¡¯t she have any ideas? Why does she only want to go to medical school?

    "Medical school is pretty good."

    Lu Qingyi shook her head, Xu Boyan¡¯s face appeared in her mind.

    She didn¡¯t know why he wanted her to go to medical school, but since he wanted her to go, she would go.

    Back in university, she was always busy, putting a lot of pressure on herself. This time, when applying for university, she would consider it as a chance to relax and relive campus life.

    "Do you know which is the highest learning institution?"

    The principal tried to explain to Lu Qingyi, he was a bit afraid that Lu Qingyi did not understand about those universities.

    Lu Qingyi nodded, "Hardrick."

    This is something known to many people.

    Principal: "..."

    Knowing that, how can she have no interest in Hardrick?

    That¡¯s a place many people dream of.

    "Don¡¯t you want to go?"

    "Don¡¯t want."

    Lu Qingyi answered quickly.

    Principal: "..."

    What else could he say?

    There really were people in this world who weren¡¯t interested in Hardrick.

    Indeed, Lu Qingyi¡¯s thoughts were different from others.

    "Hardrick is a place many people dream of."

    The principal reminded her, he was trying to awaken Lu Qingyi.

    You know, if their First High School had someone who could go to Hardrick, it would be a glorious thing.

    Lu Qingyi shook her head, "I don¡¯t want to."

    University takes four years to get through, she had taught a group of first-years, if she went to Hardrick, wouldn¡¯t that make her a junior to her own students?

    Moreover, she had no interest in Hardrick at the moment.

    Principal: "..."

    She¡¯s too straightforward, too distinctive.

    "Principal, if there is nothing else, I will go first."

    It was quite boring. The principal sought her mainly because of her results.

    Things that she had decided on were never to be changed again. Since she had decided to go to medical school, she would definitely stick to it.

    "Qingyi, why don¡¯t you go back and think it over?"

    Obviously, the principal didn¡¯t want to miss a chance to persuade her, he naturally wished Lu Qingyi would go to Hardrick.

    That way, it would be good for her, for him, and for the school as well.

    "No, I don¡¯t want to change."

    She slowly stood up, stretched a big stretch, yawned and said.

    She sounded quite indifferent.

    Principal: "..."

    Why won¡¯t this child listen to him?

    Hardrick is so good.

 Chapter 56 - 056 Lu Qingyiâ€™s Classroom_1

    Chapter 56: 056 Lu Qingyi¡¯s Classroom_1Word was spreading in school that Lu Qingyi achieved full marks based on her own abilities, it made her the subject of utmost attention, but she simply brushed it off lightly.

    She did not feel a sense of accomplishment at all.

    She seemed at a loss.

    The name Lu Qingyi quickly spread through the senior section of the school. Even freshmen and sophomores knew a fair amount about her.

    A genius who scored full marks.

    Who wouldn¡¯t be envious, who wouldn¡¯t be jealous?

    "Qingyi, Qingyi, how do you solve this problem?"

    "Qingyi, Qingyi, are there any shortcuts to studying?"

    "Qingyi, Qingyi, I want to see your notes."

    "Qingyi, Qingyi, teach me."

    The students of class 20 swarmed Lu Qingyi with questions, effectively surrounding her desk.

    After the study habit of class 20 was unveiled, many people began to study.

    "I¡¯ll tell you guys during the self-study period."

    Lu Qingyi rubbed her forehead and looked at the problems on the test paper.

    Many people made mistakes, even more didn¡¯t get it at all.

    It was quite tiring for her to explain things one by one.

    "Qingyi, I made the right decision in transferring to class 20."

    Luo Jia, holding her paper, watched Lu Qingyi excitedly.

    Her score used to hover around 630, but now it had gone straight up to 650. S§×ar?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Everyone in class 20 who caught the study wave had little improvements.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s notes were really helpful.

    During the self-study session,

    Lu Qingyi picked up the paper and leisurely sauntered to the podium.

    "Quiet."

    She tapped on the desk, her tone a bit cold.

    "This problem should be solved like this..."

    She slowly began to speak, very meticulously, then she wrote on the blackboard using a marker.

    The students of class 20 suddenly felt that Lu Qingyi was like a teacher, a real teacher.

    They listened carefully and took notes.

    They could actually understand everything Lu Qingyi was saying¡ª even if they didn¡¯t understand everything, they at least understood half of it.

    "Qingyi, could you go through the entire paper?"

    When Lu Qingyi finished explaining and prepared to return to her seat, someone raised their hand to ask.

    There was immediate agreement from the others.

    Lu Qingyi frowned slightly, her face a little icy, but she still continued to explain.

    Whether it was because communication between same-age classmates was easier, or because Lu Qingyi explained clearly, most people understood.

    The people of class 20 experienced the joy of learning for the first time, it was quite a sense of accomplishment.

    The teacher on duty passed by the door of class 20 and saw the young girl standing at the lectern. He paused, watching her fluent teaching and his face subtlety changed.

    Is her name Lu Qingyi?

    She¡¯s extremely talented. Her teaching style is even more engaging than some experienced teachers.

    Rational and clear, even she, an English teacher with a weak background in science, could more or less understand what was being taught.

    "Teacher Lu, I¡¯m not quite understand this question. Can you explain it again?"

    Not knowing whether it was because they were too engrossed in the role play, a female student raised her hand and asked.

    Lu Qingyi: "..."

    Did she assumed the role of a teacher again?

    "Teacher Lu, I don¡¯t understand this."

    "Teacher Lu, and this problem."

    "Teacher Lu, how do I solve this problem?"

    "Teacher Lu..."

    With the first person asking, many others followed suit.

    Lu Qingyi: "..."

    Alright, who made her meddle in their business?

    "Science is different from humanities. Rote memorization won¡¯t work. You need to try to find similar problems to solve. While imitating others, you should also learn to induce from one example. The more practice problems you do, the more you see, you will naturally get the hang of it. Formulas are particularly important, you should carefully memorize each formula. You are all very bright and should have a good foundation, it¡¯s just that you haven¡¯t started studying yet. In the coming days, you should do more practice problems. College is never a dream, it¡¯s just that you are not trying hard enough. Two months is enough time to change many things. I hope you won¡¯t have any regrets."

    The bell signaling the end of class rang, Lu Qingyi looked seriously around the classroom, and suddenly spoke.

    Perhaps all teachers like to say these things. It¡¯s an occupational disease, Lu Qingyi was no exception, even though she rarely teaches.

    They¡¯ve heard similar things from many teachers, but for some reason, when they heard it from Lu Qingyi¡¯s mouth, they felt somewhat guilty.

    They took in everything Lu Qingyi said.

    With her lips tightly pressed together, Xia Yin enviously watched Lu Qingyi who was standing on the podium. Jealousy was evident in her eyes.

    Why?

    How come Lu Qingyi could be so excellent?

    Why could Lu Qingyi easily step into the place she had always longed to be?

    She had a dream of being a teacher since she was a child.

    A three-meter podium, educating and nurturing the students.

    "Qingyi is awesome."

    Xun Hanyu gave Lu Qingyi a thumbs up.

    He suddenly felt that Lu Qingyi was particularly suitable to be a teacher. She could not even go to college if she wished, and could directly become a teacher in school. Lu Qingyi indeed had the qualifications for that.

    "Qingyi, are you sure you¡¯ve never been to high school?"

    Luo Jia came forward and asked once again.

    She didn¡¯t believe it, ah!

    The feeling of Lu Qingyi standing on the podium was really cool. She suddenly felt she was in love with Lu Qingyi.

    It¡¯s a shame she wasn¡¯t a boy, otherwise, she would definitely pursue Lu Qingyi.

    "I went straight to college after the college entrance examination."

    Lu Qingyi was silent for a few seconds.

    Luo Jia: "..."

    Jiang Yumeng: "..."

    Xun Hanyu: "..."

    They couldn¡¯t believe it.

    Since you¡¯ve already been to college, why come back to study for high school and take the college entrance exam?

    "Which college?"

    Jiang Yumeng was silent for a while, then continued the question based on Lu Qingyi¡¯s words.

    Lu Qingyi: "Hardrick."

    Luo Jia: "..."

    Jiang Yumeng: "..."

    Xun Hanyu: "..."

    They really wanted to ask if Lu Qingyi had woken up.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s ability to tell lies is quite impressive.

    Lu Qingyi sighed slightly. These days, no one believes the truth. It¡¯s pretty tough.

    "Lu Qingyi."

    Ye Chenxuan walked towards her. His hands were crossed behind his back. He was calling her name.

    "Hmm?"

    Lu Qingyi lifted her gaze, indifferent.

    "For you."

    Ye Chenxuan held a large bag of candies in his hand. The colourful wrapper looked pretty.

    Lu Qingyi: "???"

    "I heard you like sweets," Ye Chenxuan said quietly, his tone a little awkward.

    He knew that Lu Qingyi liked White Rabbit candy the most, but he thought their packaging was too monotonous.

    "I only like White Rabbit."

    Lu Qingyi glanced lightly at Xun Hanyu.

    It seemed like a hint.

    In the past, due to convenience, she used lollipops as alternatives. But since Xu Boyan started frequently buying White Rabbit candies for her, she no longer had to do that.

    In truth, she didn¡¯t like compromising.

    As the saying goes:

    "I like strawberries, but I don¡¯t like strawberry candies, strawberry ice cream, or anything that tastes like strawberry."

    She ignored the latter part of the saying to fit the situational context better.

    "But you¡¯ve also eaten lollipops."

    Ye Chenxuan stared at Lu Qingyi as he spoke.

    He had personally seen Lu Qingyi buy lollipops at the snack shop and put them in her mouth after unwrapping them.

 Chapter 57 - 057 I will do for you_1

    Chapter 57: 057 I will do for you_1"Isn¡¯t Lu Jiayue your goddess? You think Qingyi will be happy if you send her candy?"

    Luo Jia raised an eyebrow, his tone tinged with mockery.

    He knew better than anyone just how much Ye Chenxuan indulged Lu Jiayue.

    "Exactly, there¡¯s bad blood between Lu Jiayue and Qingyi."

    Jiang Yumeng piped in agreement.

    "You take it as an apology from me."

    Ye Chenxuan¡¯s face changed slightly, but he didn¡¯t utter any harsh words.

    It was his fault for judging Lu Qingyi harshly before.

    "Lu Jiayue¡¯s white rabbit milk candy last time went straight to the trash bin."

    Lu Qingyi glanced at the colorful candies on the table, her voice slightly frosty.

    Ye Chenxuan was taken aback, "I didn¡¯t mean anything."

    "I¡¯ve told you before, I hope you won¡¯t appear in front of me."

    She was never a saint. She held a grudge. It was hard to forget those who had wronged her easily.

    Especially, those who liked Lu Jiayue.

    "Alright."

    Ye Chenxuan gave Lu Qingyi a meaningful look. He felt frustrated as he picked up the candy from the table and turned to leave.

    Passing the trash bin, he threw the candy into it without hesitation.

    Jiang Yumeng, who saw everything, left speechless: "???"

    "Qingyi, where are you planning to go during the two day break?"

    There were two days off after the mock examination, designed to give students some leisure time.

    Lu Qingyi absentmindedly flipping through a novel in her hand, said, "Desert."

    Ah, she even thought about the vacation.

    Jiang Yumeng: "...."

    Xun Hanyu: "...."

    Luo Jia: "...."

    The boss is really different.

    Jiang Yumeng had planned to invite Lu Qingyi to eat together during the break, but she hadn¡¯t expected that Lu Qingyi would have such unique plans.

    The boss has quite a unique hobby.

    They usually chose places that were fun, had delicious food, or had beautiful scenery. Lu Qingyi was different, she even thought about going to the desert.

    "Qingyi, can I come with you?"

    Xun Hanyu broke the silence.

    He liked challenges and was quite interested in visiting the desert.

    "Qingyi, who are you going with?" Jiang Yumeng asked hastily.

    "Whoever, Xu Boyan."

    Lu Qingyi glanced at the pair, gradually answering.

    Jiang Yumeng: "...."

    A date in the desert?

    Jiang Yumeng had already automatically paired Lu Qingyi with Xu Boyan.

    Xun Hanyu: "???"

    Who is Xu Boyan?

    "Never mind...."

    Jiang Yumeng patted Xun Hanyu¡¯s shoulder with a light sigh.

    Going to be a third wheel?

    She wondered, did Xu Boyan come to this school because of Lu Qingyi? Did he take over the small shop because of Lu Qingyi?

    If so, that¡¯s overly sweet.

    "Why?" Xun Hanyu was in the dark, he asked in confusion.

    One more person shouldn¡¯t be a problem, right?

    "Then you better prepare for some public display of affection."

    Luo Jia had an imaginative mind, and she said so.

    Xun Hanyu: "???"

    What does that even mean?

    Forgive him for not understanding.

    "Qingyi has a boyfriend now." Jiang Yumeng twitched at the corners of her mouth.

    So naive, he cannot even understand that.

    Lu Qingyi: "???"

    Wait, when did she get a boyfriend?

    She looked at Jiang Yumeng with a puzzled expression.

    Jiang Yumeng chuckled twice, seems like Lu Qingyi never admitted it.

    Might be scared of being caught dating too early, Jiang Yumeng thought to herself.

    "The new owner of the small shop?"

    Xun Hanyu was quick-witted, making the connection almost instantly.

    The shopkeeper¡¯s name was, indeed, Xu Boyan, a fact he had learned from Lu Qingyi. Lu Qingyi, after all, spent a lot of time with the shopkeeper.

    Her "Big White Rabbit" milk candies all seemed to come from the shopkeeper.

    The shop at the old school didn¡¯t sell "Big White Rabbit" milk candies.

    Lu Qingyi coldly enunciated the name, "Xu Boyan."

    The term "shopkeeper" rolls off the tongue unpleasantly.

    "Oh, okay."

    Xun Hanyu suddenly felt as if he had stumbled upon a remarkable secret.

    My God, how did Lu Qingyi and the shopkeeper, or rather, Xu Boyan, end up together?

    In his eyes, Lu Qingyi was exceptional, for every student held top performers in high esteem.

    Xu Boyan was presumably a shopkeeper because he hadn¡¯t achieved much else, right?

    He felt that Xu Boyan and Lu Qingyi were an ill-matched pair.

    It was Xu Boyan who was not good enough for Lu Qingyi.

    ¡ª¡ª

    "We have a day off tomorrow."

    Lu Qingyi leaned against the trunk, her right hand holding her phone while her left hand was lazily tucked into her pocket. Her voice held a hint of coldness.

    "Have you prepared everything?"

    Xu Boyan softly curled the corners of his lips as he asked.

    She wanted to go to the desert, so he would accompany her.

    Lu Qingyi sluggishly lifted her eyelids, "Just bring water."

    The desert lacked water. Bringing that would suffice. She needed nothing else.

    Xu Boyan: "..."

    Shouldn¡¯t a girl bring some sunscreen or skincare products?

    The desert had intense heat, abundant sunlight, strong ultraviolet rays, and could easily tan.

    "I will prepare everything."

    Xu Boyan let out a faint sigh as he spoke.

    She was terrible at taking care of herself.

    "Sure."

    With her head down, she was barely paying attention as her fingers flew across the keyboard.

    Oddly enough, she trusted Xu Boyan completely.

    "Are you going home tonight?"

    Xu Boyan asked, looking at Lu Qingyi who was about to leave school in the afternoon.

    "No, I¡¯ll stay at school."

    Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t even lift her eyelids as she spoke in a cold voice.

    Her own family didn¡¯t welcome her. Returning home would only add to her troubles.

    She entered her phone book, found Lu Yao¡¯s number and sent him a text message.

    After the screen went black, she shoved the phone into her pocket.

    "What do you want to eat? I¡¯ll cook for you tonight."

    Xu Boyan curled the corners of his lips as he reached out to ruffle her hair.

    What kind of life had his girl led before this? He couldn¡¯t help but feel sorry for her.

    "Anything will do?"

    Lu Qingyi looked up at him, her expression serious.

    Xu Boyan, perhaps, was the kindest person to her apart from her grandmother.

    Xu Boyan nodded, "Yes."

    "I¡¯d like Mapo Tofu." S§×ar?h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    She bit her lower lip gently, her eyes flickering slightly.

    Mapo Tofu was a dish her grandmother used to make. She couldn¡¯t describe her fondness for it as much as she missed the flavor.

    Since she moved to Kyoto, she rarely had the chance to taste it. Even when she ate the same dish, it lacked her grandmother¡¯s special touch.

    She hadn¡¯t eaten it since her grandmother passed away.

    She missed it dearly.

    Perhaps, what she missed was just her grandmother¡¯s touch.

    "Okay, I will cook it for you."

    Xu Boyan was momentarily stunned as he stared at her face.

    A hint of sadness seemed to mingle with the coldness on the girl¡¯s face. She looked less than cheerful.

    Perhaps, she was missing her grandmother.

    "Why are you so good to me?"

    She lifted her head; her expression filled with sincerity and a glimmer of hope.

    No one would be kind to her without a reason. She had always understood this truth.

 Chapter 58 - 058Wen Linyu_1

    Chapter 58: 058Wen Linyu_1Xu Boyan gazed down into the girl¡¯s eyes. "Because you¡¯re worth it," he said.

    Perhaps Lu Qingyi was that unexpected occurrence in his life, the one and only accident.

    Worth it?

    What is she worth?

    Lu Qingyi suddenly laughed.

    "She said I shouldn¡¯t have come into this world."

    She spoke slowly, very slowly.

    Perhaps Yao Meishu really was the cruelest mother in the world.

    "I looked forward to your birth."

    Xu Boyan naturally knew who the ¡¯she¡¯ was Lu Qingyi spoke of, and he felt especially heartbroken.

    His little friend must have suffered a lot when she was a child, right?

    How could there be such cruel parents in the world?

    If Lu Qingyi hadn¡¯t been born, he would never have met her. So, Lu Qingyi¡¯s birth was what he looked forward to.

    "Thank you." Lu Qingyi smiled, genuinely.

    The words of Xu Boyan, even if they were deceptive, made her feel happy.

    She had heard similar words from others before, but they hadn¡¯t stirred any emotions.

    "Little friend, I have some things to deal with, so you will have to wait here on your own for a while."

    Xu Boyan gently said to Lu Qingyi as he glanced at Xu Yi who was standing a bit far, holding a laptop in his hand.

    Lu Qingyi nodded lightly, "Okay."

    She lazily leaned back against the tree trunk, took out her cellphone from her pocket, unlocked it and instantly furrowed her brows.

    Such a nuisance.

    "Speak."

    She hit the answer button, speaking in an annoyed tone. S§×arch* The N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "You haven¡¯t been online for a long time."

    The deep male voice on the other end of the phone carried a warm tone, like the warm sun in winter.

    "Busy."

    The color in Lu Qingyi¡¯s eyes deepened, and her expression was filled with annoyance.

    She didn¡¯t even want to speak an extra word.

    "We know each other well."

    There was a pause on the other end of the line, followed by a helpless sigh.

    "We¡¯re not close."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s facial expression became even colder, and she impatiently repeated this phrase she had said countless times.

    "When are you coming over?"

    The man on the other end seemed to stop dwelling on their conversation, asking softly.

    "I¡¯ll discuss it later."

    As soon as Lu Qingyi finished speaking, she hung up. Her voice was cold, extremely cold.

    She stuffed her cellphone into her pocket, a look of annoyance etched between her brows.

    Seriously annoying.

    The call was hung up, and the man stared at the phone screen for a few seconds before sighing lightly.

    Lu Qingyi, oh Lu Qingyi, what am I supposed to do with you?

    Wen Linyu sat in his wheelchair with a defeated look on his face, holding a wine glass filled with a sparkling red liquid, gently shaking it, his eyes fixed on the swirling liquid.

    His name was just as tender as the man himself.

    It was just a gentle smile from a tiger.

    If he hadn¡¯t saved Lu Qingyi¡¯s life, how could she even bother with him?

    His hand lightly tapped on the chair, his eyes deep.

    Three years, he had known Lu Qingyi for a full three years. When they first met, she was still a naive girl, projecting an indifference that didn¡¯t match her age.

    Now her attitude towards him was growing colder and colder.

    "Young master, are you thinking about Miss Lu again?"

    The Butler, Wen Bo, came with the cooked food and sighed lightly.

    Wen Linyu¡¯s legs were paralyzed because of Lu Qingyi. What exactly had happened, he couldn¡¯t say, and Wen Linyu never mentioned it.

    "Heartless little devil."

    Wen Linyu let out a vacant laugh, his eyes filled with tenderness.

    It didn¡¯t matter if Lu Qingyi hated him. As long as his legs were not healed, Lu Qingyi wouldn¡¯t ignore him.

    As long as there weren¡¯t other men around Lu Qingyi, he had a chance.

    "Miss Lu might be looking for a way to heal your legs."

    Butler Wen Bo set the food and said helplessly.

    Wen Linyu liked Lu Qingyi, but she did not like Wen Linyu. That was clear to him.

    If it weren¡¯t for Wen Linyu¡¯s legs, considering Lu Qingyi¡¯s character, she certainly wouldn¡¯t bother with Wen Linyu.

    "I know."

    Wen Linyu¡¯s voice was very calm, almost gentle.

    "Everyone in the world is searching for Doctor L. Miss Lu might be too."

    Butler Wen Bo said after a moment of silence. Doctor L¡¯s medical skills were excellent, if Doctor L could be found, Wen Linyu¡¯s legs might be cured.

    Of course, he hoped Wen Linyu would be alright. He had seen Wen Linyu grow up, and he was heartbroken to see him in a wheelchair now.

    "What if he is found?"

    Wen Linyu suddenly laughed, his laughter mixed with emotions that were difficult to grasp.

    Lu Qingyi was Doctor L. He¡¯d known this all along. But there was nothing she could do about it.

    But it was fine this way. At least Lu Qingyi wouldn¡¯t ignore him, wouldn¡¯t hang up his calls, and wouldn¡¯t turn a blind eye to him.

    "Young master, the Wen family is yours."

    The Wen family was ranked fourth among the four great families in Kyoto.

    Wen Linyu was the only son of the Wen family. The future of the Wen family was his. How could he govern if his legs remained like this?

    "I wish she could be mine. Even if I had to give up the whole world for her, so what?"

    Wen Linyu took a light sip of the red wine. His words were extremely soft and gentle.

    He touched his lips lightly, the gentleness in his eyes nearly overflowing.

    If her attitude towards him could be just a tiny bit better, perhaps he¡¯d be content?

    If she could be with him, what did the Wen family matter? He could discard it all the same. He could give up the whole world for her.

    "Young master, let¡¯s eat..."

    Butler Wen Bo choked, sighed heavily, and then changed the subject.

    The Wen family had always followed the rule of passing down its fortune through one line, there were no branches. The men of the Wen family were notorious for their loyalty and persistence.

    Butler Wen Bo knew it wasn¡¯t Lu Qingyi¡¯s fault, but he just couldn¡¯t help blaming her.

    He blamed her for appearing in Wen Linyu¡¯s life.

    "Mr. Wen, do you know what it feels like to fall for someone?"

    Wen Linyu put down the glass in his hand. He had no appetite for the food in front of him.

    "When you like someone, you think about giving her the best things in the world, you want to see her, you want to hear her voice."

    Wen Linyu closed his eyes lightly, a small smile playing on his lips.

    When he closed his eyes, all he could think about was Lu Qingyi ¨C her indifferent manner, her annoyed, furrowed brows, her...

    The image of her in his mind didn¡¯t smile, not even the slightest smile.

    Wen Linyu suddenly realized that Lu Qingyi had never smiled in front of him.

    Yes, she never had.

    "Young master..."

    Mr. Wen let out a long sigh, evidently troubled.

    He too had been young and reckless, naturally he knew the pain of unrequited love. Now that he was old, he had seen things more clearly, and his heart no longer ached as it once had.

    Wen Linyu waved his hand lightly,"You can go..."

    The door of the room closed, only then did Wen Linyu open his eyes slowly. He looked down at his legs, and suddenly smiled.

    His legs were not going to get better, and he wouldn¡¯t allow them to.

    Lu Qingyi, I would rather have you feel guilty than be far away from me.

 Chapter 59 - 059 to see Wen Linyu_1

    Chapter 59: 059 to see Wen Linyu_1It was time for their scheduled trip to the desert, but Lu Qingyi had disappeared, leaving only a message for Xu Boyan stating she had something else to deal with.

    Xu Boyan sat in his chair, his eyes deep-set, his cell phone lightly tapping against the table as he was surrounded by neatly packed possessions.

    "Master Xu..."

    A low tide of pressure emanated from Xu Boyan, causing Xu Yi to feel a twinge of fear.

    It had been a long time since Xu Boyan had shown such a terrifying side.

    The oppressive atmosphere was unbearable.

    Just the night before, Xu Yi had watched as Xu Boyan carefully packed each item himself, not permitting Xu Yi so much as to lend a hand.

    When had Xu Boyan ever been this hands-on?

    The day had barely begun when a WeChat message dashed Xu Boyan¡¯s cheerful mood into an abyss.

    "Find out where she went."

    Xu Boyan¡¯s gaze sank, he coldly ordered, an undeniable aura of pressure oozing out.

    The child has already left the school.

    It was clear that Lu Qingyi was looking forward to going to the desert, so cancelling suddenly suggested something more urgent had come up.

    "Master Xu, I can¡¯t track her."

    Xu Yi spoke hesitantly, not daring to look at Xu Boyan.

    He had tried, but he couldn¡¯t find a trace, Lu Qingyi had seemingly vanished.

    The school¡¯s surveillance clearly showed her leaving the campus, but he couldn¡¯t track any trace of her afterward.

    Untraceable?

    Xu Boyan¡¯s gaze darkened, his brows furrowed in deep concentration.

    His little friend wasn¡¯t as simple as she appeared, possibly keeping many secrets.

    "Hand me the computer."

    Xu Boyan flexed his hand joints, a slight smirk playing on his lips.

    It had been a long time since he had been in action.

    Taking the computer, his hands flew across the keyboard, typing out lines and lines of indecipherable code.

    Blank.

    Xu Boyan¡¯s expression was gravely serious, recognizing the operation tactics of the person on the other end. The top hacker on the leaderboard, Blank.

    It was him, no doubt about it.

    What was the relationship between Lu Qingyi and Blank?

    Why was Blank helping to conceal Lu Qingyi¡¯s tracks?

    Xu Boyan put down his computer and slowly closed his eyes.

    Blank was an impressive adversary. He was certain he could fight him to a stalemate but had no intentions of making such a move.

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    Lu Qingyi was already on the train, huddled on the bed with her laptop on her lap, her fingers dancing across the keyboard with a light touch.

    Pretty strong opponent.

    The attack from the other end had stopped; Lu Qingyi let out a long sigh of relief.

    She had never encountered such a formidable opponent before.

    Could someone actually want to track her? Huh.

    Would Xu Boyan be mad?

    She closed her laptop and slowly closed her eyes, the thought of Xu Boyan possibly being mad and ignoring her made her heart inexplicably ache.

    She was the one who wanted to go to the desert, she was the one who wanted Xu Boyan¡¯s company, and she was the one who broke the agreement.

    The train soon arrived at Kyoto station. Lu Qingyi got off the train, her presence much different from the other passengers.

    While others were laden with luggage, she was casually dressed, carrying only a laptop, her belongings meagre in comparison.

    "Miss Lu."

    In just a few minutes, Lu Qingyi was stopped.

    She slowly turned her head, her eyes frosty, "How did you know I would come?"

    The old man in front of her, his hair somewhat speckled with white, impatiently met her cold demeanour.

    "The young master told me."

    Uncle Wen made eye contact with Lu Qingyi, feeling somewhat uneasy.

    A girl barely twenty, yet she possessed such a cold gaze.

    Lu Qingyi scoffed, " Huh, he knows a lot."

    Her comment was ambiguous, leaving Uncle Wen unsure if it was a sneer or an acknowledgment.

    "Miss Lu, have you found a way to cure the young master¡¯s leg?"

    Uncle Wen¡¯s only concern was for Wen Linyu¡¯s leg, the boy he had watched grow up, naturally he wanted the best for him.

    "You should ask him if he¡¯s willing."

    Lu Qingyi gave Uncle Wen a meaningful look, her cold lips parted to speak few chilling words.

    Uncle Wen: "???"

    He didn¡¯t understand.

    "Miss Lu, get in the car."

    Uncle Wen opened the car door for Lu Qingyi with a certain deference in his tone.

    Although he wasn¡¯t a fan of Lu Qingyi, Wen Linyu¡¯s feelings for her were hard to disregard.

    Uncle Wen took a long look at the girl, sighing slightly.

    Three years ago, Lu Qingyi was a sixteen-year-old in the bloom of youth, now she had grown up, become even more beautiful, and even colder.

    Wen Mansion.

    The Wen Mansion was like a garden, surrounded by trees and greenery, flowers and plants were everywhere, creating a picturesque environment.

    Wen Linyu was sitting by the lake, holding a fishing rod, looking utterly contented.

    "You¡¯re here?"

    Without turning back, he closed his eyes to listen to the approaching footsteps, a pleasing smile played upon his lips, his voice incredibly tender.

    "You seem to know a lot."

    Lu Qingyi halted, speaking with a soft hint of mockery.

    Her double entendre left the exact object of her derision unclear.

    "Yiyi, I haven¡¯t seen you in a long time."

    He turned around, his smile deepening, he looked at the impassive girl in front of him, his mood lifted.

    Even if she didn¡¯t want to see him, at least he got to see the person he had been missing day and night.

    She looked up at him, her tone ice-cold, "I don¡¯t know you well."

    Pretty impressive.

    Anticipating her arrival today, knowing how she would arrive and roughly what time.

    "Yiyi, we¡¯ve known each other for three years..."

    Wen Linyu sighed lightly, his expression slightly wounded.

    When they first met, Lu Qingyi¡¯s attitude towards him was not so cold, but now she seemed even more distant.

    Lu Qingyi remained silent, her gaze fixated on Wen Linyu¡¯s legs, a look of indifference in her eyes.

    "Miss Lu, the young master injured his leg because of you."

    Uncle Wen couldn¡¯t bear to watch anymore and gave a reminder.

    He couldn¡¯t stand Wen Linyu¡¯s downtrodden and cautious demeanor.

    True feelings returned with indifference, faced with indifference.

    "The one who doesn¡¯t want to get up, is him."

    Lu Qingyi scoffed, her gaze on Wen Linyu¡¯s leg was cold, chilling to the bone.

    "You knew?"

    Surprise flickered in Wen Linyu¡¯s gentle eyes, he looked at the girl earnestly.

    She was genuinely beautiful. Even after cutting off her waist-long hair, it hadn¡¯t affected her beauty, but rather gave her a bit of a tomboyish charm.

    She emphasized, "Don¡¯t forget, I¡¯m a doctor."

    In an instant, realization dawned on Wen Linyu.

    Yes, Lu Qingyi was a doctor. His little tricks could hardly escape her scrutinizing eyes.

    So, she knew all along, and he thought she was completely oblivious.

    Quite foolish.

    Uncle Wen stared at Lu Qingyi in astonishment. He had never heard Lu Qingyi mention that she was a doctor before, and considering Lu Qingyi¡¯s age, she wouldn¡¯t have graduated from university yet, so how did she qualify as a doctor?

    "Yiyi, I thought you would understand my feelings."

    Wen Linyu looked down, his voice pleading.

    In love, the one who takes it seriously loses first.

    No matter how low he bowed, Lu Qingyi wouldn¡¯t spare him an extra glance.

    He, too, wished to have a healthy pair of legs but knew that once his legs recovered, Lu Qingyi would leave him.

    Compared to his legs, he would rather keep Lu Qingyi by his side.

 Chapter 60: Episode 060 Hardrick_1

    Chapter 60: Episode 060 Hardrick_1Lu Qingyi looked up at the man-made mountain and flowing water, her expression indifferent, "You know what I think."

    She said so.

    Her voice was cold.

    Although she was slow to react, Wen Linyu had made it clear, and she understood.

    She didn¡¯t understand matters of the heart, but she knew that facing Wen Linyu her heart had never skipped a beat. There was no love.

    "How heartless." Wen Linyu chuckled, helpless and self-mocking.

    "This will be the last time, I won¡¯t be visiting again. When you¡¯re ready to stand up, you can let me know."

    She remained still, her gaze fixed on the distance, speaking to Wen Linyu.

    Even if Wen Linyu didn¡¯t want to stand up, she felt a hint of guilt when she saw his legs.

    Wen Linyu hung his head without speaking, both hands clenching the handles of his wheelchair, his veins bulging on the back of his hands.

    "Why did you come back to Jin City?" S~ea??h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    It took a while before Wen Linyu could ask aloud.

    Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t respond, she just quietly watched Wen Linyu.

    There was no need to explain.

    "I¡¯m leaving."

    She pulled out a white plastic bottle from her pocket and handed it to Wen Bo, then without any hesitation she turned and left.

    No hesitation.

    Wen Linyu wanted to laugh, but he couldn¡¯t muster a smile.

    He remembered that Lu Qingyi had once said this place was pretty.

    Now, why was there not a hint of hesitation to leave?

    "Young Master..."

    Wen Bo handed the plastic bottle to Wen Linyu.

    "Wen Bo, I should have stood up three years ago, but I dragged it till now, I just wanted to keep her with me..."

    Wen Linyu held the plastic bottle, the bottle¡¯s surface seemed to have the remaining scent of the girl, he leaned in to smell it.

    Wen Bo was stunned, he had always believed that Wen Linyu¡¯s leg was hard to cure and that many doctors were helpless, but he never imagined that it all came from Wen Linyu himself.

    ----

    Stepping out of the Wen mansion, Lu Qingyi gently adjusted her hat brim.

    She pulled out her phone from her pocket and found the number without a note, decisively blocked it.

    Wen Linyu¡¯s legs were crippled from shielding her from a bullet. The bullet was smeared with potent poison which rendered him unable to stand.

    She drained the poison for him, removed the bullet, performed a minor surgery, and after a long period of medical research, she was certain that Wen Linyu¡¯s leg could be cured.

    It might just be that the treatment process is a bit long.

    But during the second treatment, she discovered another kind of poison in Wen Linyu¡¯s leg.

    Really now, willingly giving up on his legs.

    Lu Qingyi dialed a number.

    "Xiaoyi, what¡¯s up, missing this old man, are you?"

    The call was quickly answered and Lun Boyan¡¯s cheerful voice came on the line.

    Was he not happy?

    It was rare for Lu Qingyi to call or text him, it was usually the other way around.

    After a few moments of silence, Lu Qingyi said, "I¡¯m in Kyoto."

    Lun Boyan: "???"

    He didn¡¯t react for a moment.

    "Damn, you¡¯re back, do you have any plans?"

    Lun Boyan suddenly jumped up from his chair and couldn¡¯t help but curse.

    "It¡¯s nothing," Lu Qingyi was silent for a while, "I¡¯m coming to visit you at Hardrick."

    It¡¯s not a long way from Kyoto, might as well.

    When Lu Qingyi arrived at Hardrick, she saw a group of people standing at the entrance.

    Lu Qingyi: "..."

    Lun Boyan really had a big mouth.

    "Professor Lu, why did you cut your hair?"

    "Wow, Professor Lu, you look so handsome."

    "Professor Lu, where have you been? We¡¯ve all missed you."

    "Professor Lu, we haven¡¯t had your class for a long time."

    "Professor Lu, did you quit?"

    "Professor Lu, we missed you."

    "Professor Lu..."

    "Professor Lu..."

    Lu Qingyi looked helplessly at the chattering college students, rubbing her temples.

    The students at Hardrick have always been excellent, often concentrating on their studies. Were these students in front of her fake?

    Lu Qingyi had a reputation at Hardrick for being cold and stern, but they couldn¡¯t resist her beauty and youth.

    The students adore her while fearing her at the same time.

    She¡¯s younger than any of them.

    "Not going to class?"

    Lu Qingyi asked coldly, looking at her wristwatch.

    "The principal said to welcome you back."

    They were supposed to be in class, but Lun Boyan cancelled everything with the reason of welcoming Lu Qingyi back.

    Lu Qingyi: "..."

    The old man was eager for her to return.

    "Professor, why did you cut your hair, such a pity."

    A female student meekly asked.

    Although Lu Qingyi¡¯s short hair looked good, it was a pity that her jet-black waist-length hair was cut.

    Girls are inexplicably attached to their hair.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s original look at Hardrick was of long waist-length hair and a red long skirt.

    Cold yet dazzling.

    An iceberg beauty, only to be admired, never to be touched.

    She rubbed her temples in annoyance and said coldly, "All disperse."

    She had thought that since she was already in Kyoto, it would be no trouble to visit Hardrick. Now with this situation, it seems quite trouble.

    If she had known, she would not have come, or not have told Lun Boyan.

    He¡¯s a stubborn old man, too naive.

    The students reluctantly dispersed.

    "Old man, you¡¯re quite bored."

    Pushing open the door of the principal¡¯s office, Lu Qingyi sat on the sofa like a big shot, crossed her legs.

    She looked coldly at the old man sitting by the table drinking tea.

    "Girl, look at all the students who like you, why don¡¯t you consider coming back? The work here is not tiring and the salary is high, why endure the life of a high school senior?"

    Lun Boyan put down his teacup, looking serious.

    Alas, it¡¯s tiring.

    "I¡¯m not short of money."

    Lu Qingyi shrugged, speaking casually.

    Lun Boyan: "..."

    Is this about money?

    He just wanted Lu Qingyi to come back to work, why was it so difficult?

    "How¡¯s the medical organization?"

    She had come back to check, but up till now she hadn¡¯t received any news.

    Ever since she returned to Jin City, she had broken contact with the medical organization.

    "Gu Huai is missing..."

    Lun Boyan¡¯s expression swiftly became grave.

    Lu Qingyi laughed coldly, her fingers lightly tapping on the chair, "Missing? Hmph."

    Gu Huai was her most trusted assistant in the medical organization, and also the one she mentally nurtured.

    Quite funny, really.

    It seemed that in this world there was no one you could completely trust apart from yourself.

    "The newly researched anti-cancer hormone is gone."

    Lun Boyan¡¯s tone was heavy, he looked up at Lu Qingyi.

    Cancer is hard to cure, the anti-cancer hormone was developed by Lu Qingyi after a year of research. It could effectively control cancer and even cure it.

    However, the extraction technology was difficult and only a few small bottles have been extracted so far.

 Chapter 61 - 061 Next time you can call me_1

    Chapter 61: 061 Next time you can call me_1"Ha, he thinks what he took is really the cancer-resistant hormone? That¡¯s quite amusing."

    Lu Qingyi calmly stood and poured herself a tea without haste. She looked into the tea cup, where the liquid was stirring, and a sarcastic smirk slowly emerged on her face.

    She didn¡¯t feel uneasy at all. S~ea??h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Gu Huai was indeed the most trusted assistant in their medical organization, and the one she intended to nurture.

    But regrettably, Lu Qingyi has never completely trusted anyone without conditions.

    The desire to nurture Gu Huai comes from his high talent. She thought he was worth her cultivation.

    "Where is it?"

    Lun Boyan was somewhat taken aback.

    Lu Qingyi left the medical organization because she received news that her grandmother was seriously ill. She left in such a hurry that she hadn¡¯t even had time to take off her white robe. Where would she have the time to bring the results with her?

    "In Jin City."

    Lu Qingyi looked down.

    Her grandmother died of cancer.

    She knew about her grandmother¡¯s cancer a year earlier when the cancer cells had not yet spread. She had tried to control it in every possible way.

    She was not a god; she was helpless against some diseases.

    She never thought that her grandmother¡¯s time would be so short. She was supposed to live for three to four years, but she passed away a year later.

    The cancer-resistant hormones have always been kept in Jin City, only she knew.

    The hormones left in the medical organization were not successfully extracted.

    Lun Boyan¡¯s face turned serious, "What are you going to do next?"

    He wished for Lu Qingyi to return, not only to teach, but mainly because of organization matters.

    Lu Qingyi spent very little time in Hardrick; she mainly stayed in the medical organization.

    She loved medicine, possessed a natural obsession for medical research, and had a talent that others did not possess.

    "I¡¯m quite tired."

    She gently closed her eyes and softly said.

    She had borne many things since her underage years. Now, she needed to relax.

    Without her grandmother, it was like she lost her direction to strive for.

    ¡ª¡ª

    "Young lady, where have you been?"

    The third day when Lu Qingyi returned to school had already started. Classes actually began the day before.

    Because Lu Qingyi scored full marks, the school turned a blind eye and pretended not to know.

    Xu Boyan looked down at the girl standing in front of him. His voice was deep.

    "Kyoto."

    Looking into Xu Boyan¡¯s deep eyes, Lu Qingyi found herself unable to lie.

    She lowered her head, feeling somewhat guilty.

    "You can call me next time you go."

    Xu Boyan was silent for a few seconds, then reached out to ruffle the girl¡¯s hair. His voice was very soft.

    He was surprised she¡¯d gone to Kyoto, but he didn¡¯t plan to ask further.

    His little friend might be a big shot in disguise, with either people or power behind her.

    "Okay, I will next time."

    She whispered softly, guilt in her voice.

    Xu Boyan was the first person who treated her wholeheartedly good, without seeking any return. She felt particularly sorry for his kindness when something promised changed suddenly.

    "Go to class obediently, I¡¯ll make you something delicious for lunch."

    He felt uncomfortable looking at the way his little friend hung her head in guilt.

    His little friend should be happy. Even if she made mistakes she could be defiant and refuse to admit them. He should handle everything.

    Lu Qingyi nodded, "Okay."

    "Sister Qing, you¡¯re finally here. The principal came to the classroom to find you yesterday. When he didn¡¯t see you, he didn¡¯t say anything. He just told you to find him after you get back."

    Jiang Yumeng looked at Lu Qingyi, her eyes glittering with excitement.

    The principal didn¡¯t say anything about Lu Qingyi¡¯s absence and his tone was very gentle.

    "Oh."

    Lu Qingyi grunted softly, then laid her head down on the desk and fell asleep.

    She wasn¡¯t quite sure why, but the whole time in Kyoto, she had been thinking about the school. She was anxious to return, so she took the night train last night and came back overnight.

    Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t understand why she had such an urgent emotion.

    Her heart was very small. Previously, apart from her grandmother, there was no room for anything else. She only thought about her grandmother.

    As for the school, what was going on?

    Jiang Yumeng: "..."

    What does she mean by "Oh"?

    Shouldn¡¯t she be going immediately?

    Jiang Yumeng looked doubtfully at Lu Qingyi, who had her head covered with the school uniform and was lying on the desk. She sighed inwardly:

    Big shots are really different.

    "Sister Qing, when did you get back?"

    Luo Jia had gone to fetch water. When she came back, she saw Lu Qingyi lying on the desk. She slowed down and asked quietly.

    "Just now."">Jiang Yumeng sighed slightly.

    Luo Jia: "..."

    No, did Lu Qingyi spend the last night as a thief? Why did she sleep as soon as she came to school?

    Wasn¡¯t her bed at home comfortable enough?

    "Sister Qing might be really tired."

    Jiang Yumeng bent over and heard Lu Qingyi¡¯s breathing. She sighed.

    She was curious. Every day, Lu Qingyi seemed busy with something. As soon as she arrived, she would fall asleep.

    Sleeping was one thing, but her grades were exceptional.

    "Did you tell Sister Qing?"

    Luo Jia couldn¡¯t continue and changed the subject.

    Jiang Yumeng nodded, "I did."

    "About the homeroom teacher of Class One wanting to pull Sister Qing over ¡ª are you sure you told her?"

    Luo Jia asked back while looking at Jiang Yumeng with disbelief.

    "Alright, just wasting words."

    Jiang Yumeng shrugged and spoke indifferently.

    Lu Qingyi liked quiet. If she moved to Class One, could she still find peace? In addition to Lu Jiayue¡¯s affectations that were enough to annoy her, there were some top students who were not convinced by Lu Qingyi.

    If Lu Jiayue was there, Lu Qingyi wouldn¡¯t participate. She could see this clearly.

    "That¡¯s right, Sister Qing can only belong to our Class Twenty."

    Luo Jia hugged Jiang Yumeng¡¯s shoulders and laughed.

    If Lu Qingyi really went to Class One, wouldn¡¯t she be over? She transferred from Class One to Class Twenty mainly because of Lu Qingyi and the learning methods she mentioned.

    "Get lost, you, a newcomer, have no qualification to say that."

    Jiang Yumeng rudely gave Luo Jia a chestnut. She opened her eyes wide and glared at Luo Jia.

    Ha, how shameless, she had been in Class Twenty for a long time.

    Luo Jia retorted resentfully, "Now I belong to Class Twenty."

    So noisy.

    Lu Qingyi furrowed her eyebrows and turned over. Her movements were a bit large and the sound of the chair scraping against the floor was quite harsh.

    "Shh, Sister Qing is sleeping."

    "Shh, Sister Qing is sleeping."

    Luo Jia and Jiang Yumeng looked at each other and spoke at the same time. The compatibility was perfect.

    Seeing how sleepy Lu Qingyi looks, even though they were very curious about how Lu Qingyi spends her days, they didn¡¯t have the heart to disturb her sleep.

 Chapter 62 - 062 Sister Qing, Xu Boyan is looking for you_1

    Chapter 62: 062 Sister Qing, Xu Boyan is looking for you_1""Is Lu Qingyi there?"

    The student who was called out froze in place, staring blankly at Xu Boyan. Too handsome.

    The sudden appearance of the snack shop owner at the entrance of Class 20 caused a quite a stir.

    The main reason was that Xu Boyan was too good-looking.

    "Ah...she¡¯s here."

    The student who was addressed stammered in response, only after a little while.

    This good-looking face, truly loveable, too handsome, and aloof.

    "I¡¯ll go get her for you right now."

    The student eagerly said before Xu Boyan could speak, then dashed back into the classroom in a hurry.

    Ah, her little heart.

    Xu Boyan nodded, his expression slightly colder.

    "Sister Qing, there¡¯s someone looking for you."

    The student went to Lu Qingyi¡¯s side, carefully delivering the message. Sear?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Lu Qingyi, having had a satisfactory nap, stared blankly at the table.

    "Hmm?"

    She lifted her eyelids and lazily responded, showing no intention of moving.

    "Sister Qing, Xu... Xu Boyan is looking for you."

    Jiang Yumeng looked out of the window and saw the aloof snack store owner.

    She originally wanted to simply call him the snack shop owner, but remembering Lu Qingyi¡¯s previous reminder, she quickly replaced "snack shop owner" with "Xu Boyan".

    How to put it, saying these three words sounded a little odd.

    "Hmm."

    Lu Qingyi moved. She lazily stretched and then slowly got up and walked out.

    Wait, does Lu Qingyi remember what the principal said? The Principal told her to find him, and Lu Qingyi just acted as if she heard nothing and immediately laid down to sleep.

    She was so lazy just now and had no intention of moving. Had it not been for Xu Boyan¡¯s name, Jiang Yumeng thought, Lu Qingyi would never have moved.

    Indeed, the power of love is rather strong."

    Luo Jia glanced at Jiang Yumeng and sighed softly.

    "Kid, didn¡¯t have anything to eat, right?"

    Seeing the girl coming over, Xu Boyan¡¯s aloof expression softened in an instant. He lifted the bag in his hands and asked quietly.

    The kid doesn¡¯t have the habit of eating breakfast.

    Can you go without breakfast?

    "Ah, I forgot..."

    Lu Qingyi froze for a moment, then touched her stomach. Indeed, She was slightly hungry.

    When she first arrived at this school, it was Jiang Yumeng who brought breakfast for her, later it was Xu Boyan who bought it for her.

    She had grown accustomed to eating breakfast. This morning she was too sleepy and forgot about it, but now, she felt hungry.

    "Really not behaving well, remember to eat breakfast, not eating breakfast is bad for your health."

    Xu Boyan said, then handed the bag to Lu Qingyi.

    "Aren¡¯t you going to ask me what I did in Kyoto?"

    Lu Qingyi took the bag, she was silent for a moment before speaking.

    Xu Boyan was really good to her.

    Even though she changed her mind at the last minute, Xu Boyan didn¡¯t get angry.

    "If I ask, will you tell me?"

    Him not asking didn¡¯t mean he didn¡¯t want to know. He knew Lu Qingyi¡¯s character. The things she didn¡¯t want to say would only become more secretive under pressure.

    "You¡¯ll find out one day."

    Lu Qingyi fell silent. Yes, what she didn¡¯t want to say wouldn¡¯t be divulged, no matter how much one prods.

    Xu Boyan was looking for Doctor L. Being perceptive, he couldn¡¯t possibly not suspect her. Eventually, Xu Boyan would find out about her identity.

    She didn¡¯t want to deceive him about anything, but similarly, there were a lot of things she didn¡¯t want to tell him, either.

    "Okay." Xu Boyan reached out and ruffled the girl¡¯s hair as he usually did, "Go in and eat something. It¡¯s bad to be hungry."

    Perhaps it was becoming a habit, Lu Qingyi never dodged when Xu Boyan ruffled her hair.

    "My, God. That¡¯s a head pat."

    "My heaven, how sweet!"

    "When will such sweet love come my way?"

    "Are they really a couple? I¡¯m so envious of their good looks."

    "There probably isn¡¯t a second pair that can combine such good looks."

    "The good-looking ones always end up together. What about us, the ordinary-looking ones? Do we even have the right to daydream about handsome guys?"

    "The snack shop owner is such a cold person, yet he can be so gentle in front of Sister Qing."

    "Indeed, people who are aloof are often quite devoted, gentle only in front of those they love."

    "I¡¯m shipping this couple."

    The simple act of a head pat caused a commotion in Class 20. They all instantly turned into jealous souls.

    Ye Chenxuan tightly gripped his pen, biting his lower lip as he stared at the two people outside the door.

    His heart was filled with bitterness.

    Quite an eyesore.

    His heart inexplicably ached, and he reached out to touch his chest.

    He was supposed to like Lu Jiayue, so why does his heart hurt when he sees Lu Qingyi with another man, standing together in an intimate manner?

    In the past, when he saw Lu Jiayue getting close with another man, his heart was unperturbed.

    "Brother Xu."

    A girl holding an exam paper passed by the entrance of Class 20. When she saw Xu Boyan, she rubbed her eyes in disbelief.

    Why was Xu Boyan here? And why was there a girl in front of him? And why was he smiling so softly?

    "Oh." Xu Boyan nodded at the girl, his expression turning cold again.

    Lu Qingyi looked up at the girl, her expression subtly changing.

    The girl¡¯s hair was slightly curly, draped over her shoulders. Her small face had a pair of clear and large eyes, like gleaming grapes, and her eyelashes were long.

    The girl was very pretty, imbued with a sense of purity. She seemed warm and gentle, quiet and ladylike.

    "Brother Xu, why are you in Jin City?"

    Tang Yaxin asked softly. Her voice was gentle and pleasant to the ears.

    She glanced briefly at Lu Qingyi, a smile in her eyes.

    She asked the question knowingly, tilting her head slightly.

    "I have some business."

    Xu Boyan said indifferently, his voice devoid of any emotional fluctuation.

    Tang Yaxin wasn¡¯t fazed by his answer. Her voice remained gentle, "When are you going back to Kyoto? My brother said he hasn¡¯t seen you for a long time."

    She pretended to be exceptionally familiar with him, a light smile on her face.

    She was a humanities student, currently in Class 2. She had been studying well in Kyoto, but only decided to have her brother arrange for a transfer when she heard that Xu Boyan was studying in Jin City No.1 Middle School.

    She was the daughter of one of the four major families in Kyoto, ranked third. Her older brother, Tang Gaozhuo, got along well with Xu Boyan, hence she had seen Xu Boyan many times.

    She liked Xu Boyan, she liked him for many, many years.

    In her memory, Xu Boyan was someone that never smiled. She didn¡¯t expect the first time she would see the man she liked smiling, it would be in front of another girl.

    Her heart was in unbearable pain, but she had to pretend to be relaxed. Even her voice was gentle.

    They say men are creatures with strong protective instincts, they like gentle girls, that¡¯s why from a young age, she cultivated a gentle image for herself.

    People always said she was gentle, but the person she liked never spared her a glance.

 Chapter 63 - 063 Tang Yaxin_1

    Chapter 63: 063 Tang Yaxin_1"Say it again."

    Xu Boyan¡¯s voice was still as cold as ever.

    He gave Tang Yaxin some face only for the sake of his brother. His brother¡¯s sister was nothing more than a sister in his eyes.

    "Oh, I am taking the college entrance exam here."

    Tang Yaxin nodded and said.

    Xu Boyan: "Hmm."

    Tang Yaxin: "..."

    Didn¡¯t Xu Boyan want to ask her why she was taking the college entrance exam here?

    Kyoto has better teaching resources.

    "Remember to eat, kid. I have to go now."

    He turned and looked at Lu Qingyi with tender eyes.

    Even though he was in Jin City, he still had many matters in Kyoto to deal with.

    Lu Qingyi nodded, "Okay."

    "How do you write ¡¯kid¡¯?"

    Watching Xu Boyan walk away, Tang Yaxin looked at Lu Qingyi and asked sweetly.

    ¡¯Kid¡¯?

    Such an intimate term of endearment, Tang Yaxin couldn¡¯t believe it came out of Xu Boyan, the aloof one.

    She looked at Lu Qingyi with a teasing smile, pretending to be curious, displaying an ignorant appearance.

    The girl before her was truly beautiful. So much so that Tang Yaxin was jealous.

    Lu Qingyi: "..."

    Is she nuts?

    She gave Tang Yaxin an indifferent glance and turned to walk into the classroom.

    The smile on Tang Yaxin¡¯s face froze momentarily. She quickly recovered, not missing a beat.

    This girl is so impolite.

    "Classmate, what¡¯s the name of the girl who just left?"

    Tang Yaxin asked a boy who was about to enter the classroom.

    Her voice was very soft and mollifying.

    Xun Hanyu stared at Tang Yaxin as if he¡¯d seen a ghost, his mouth twitched, "Are you from our school?"

    Lu Qingyi was quite well-known and in every student¡¯s mouth in their school. Everyone knew that the coldest, most beautiful, and most swaggering girl in Class 20 was Lu Qingyi.

    "I just transferred in." Tang Yaxin hesitated a bit, tilting her head and asking in confusion.

    She didn¡¯t understand what this had to do with whether she was from this school.

    "Oh, she¡¯s the pride of class 20, Lu Qingyi." S~ea??h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Xun Hanyu nodded and spoke.

    When the topic of Lu Qingyi came up, there was a proud look on his face. Lu Qingyi belonged to their class and even had conversations with him.

    Tang Yaxin asked, "Pride?"

    She had never heard people introduce their classmates like this before.

    "You can go to the school forum and check."

    Xun Hanyu indicated when he noticed Tang Yaxin¡¯s confusion.

    The topic of Lu Qingyi always ranked in the top three.

    The forum?

    Tang Yaxin was puzzled and looked up at the class sign.

    Senior Three (Class Twenty).

    Her pupils darkened a bit. She had heard that Twenty Class of this school was the worst class in the whole school.

    Lu Qingyi, she must not be a good girl, right? No matter how pretty she was.

    "Yaxin, what¡¯s wrong?"

    Lin Yiran saw that Tang Yaxin seemed a little off, as if she was pondering over something, and gently asked.

    "Where can I see this school¡¯s forum?"

    Tang Yaxin took out her phone, biting her lip gently.

    Lin Yiran quickly helped Tang Yaxin to follow the school forum.

    Lin Yiran asked, "What do you want to see?"

    "Lu Qingyi." Tang Yaxin said, then prepared to type on the keyboard, "Oh right, how do you write that."

    As she tapped the first character, Tang Yaxin paused.

    "Are you interested in her?" Lin Yiran asked and then slightly furrowed her brows.

    "Just curious," Tang Yaxin nodded, then a push-notification message popped up, "Ah, found it."

    She clicked into the post, her expression slightly changed.

    A full score on the 750 marks paper?

    Could a student from Class 20 be that incredible?

    She found it hard to believe.

    "The Lu family has good genes."

    Although Lin Yiran felt a little uncomfortable, she had to admit that Lu Qingyi¡¯s achievements were deserved.

    She truly had the ability to score full marks.

    Lu Jiayue and Lu Jiahao also had good grades.

    "Could you tell me about her?"

    Tang Yaxin put on a polite smile, curiosity sparkling in her eyes.

    Yes, she¡¯s curious.

    Why would someone as excellent as Xu Boyan smile at Lu Qingyi, and so tenderly at that.

    She was eighteen this year. Since she¡¯d known Xu Boyan from the time she started having memories, she had never seen him smile as gently as today.

    "She¡¯s from our dormitory. She is very cold, doesn¡¯t like to talk and doesn¡¯t engage much with others. Her family doesn¡¯t like her much. I heard she never attended high school. After she graduated from middle school, she stopped studying and only transferred to our school recently.

    Truthfully, I don¡¯t like her that much. She always seems to like her sister, Lu Jiayue, who is really excellent. Lu Qingyi, this elder sister, seems to be really ungrateful."

    Lin Yiran thought for a moment before speaking.

    When you dislike someone, all you see are their flaws.

    "Does she have a boyfriend?"

    Tang Yaxin froze instantly. How could a girl with so many flaws match up with Xu Boyan?

    She bit her lip and finally asked the question she wanted to ask.

    The relationship between Lu Qingyi and Xu Boyan might not necessarily be a romantic one.

    "I haven¡¯t heard of that. We aren¡¯t in the same class. She doesn¡¯t talk when she comes back to the dormitory."

    Lin Yiran shook her head and said. She really hadn¡¯t heard about this.

    She and Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t get along, and Lu Qingyi wasn¡¯t a talkative person. In the dormitory, if you didn¡¯t actively initiate a conversation with her, she could remain silent the whole time.

    Only Luo Jia foolishly suck up to her and tried to initiate conversations.

    After hesitating for a moment, Tang Yaxin asked, "Do you know Xu Boyan?"

    Lin Yiran felt a bit dumbfounded, "Who?"

    Almost no one knew the name of the snack shop owner. Who would be so boring as to broadcast their own name?

    "The snack shop owner." Tang Yaxin patted her forehead and said.

    "Yaxin, you didn¡¯t fall for the snack shop owner, did you?"

    Lin Yiran widened her eyes, looking at Tang Yaxin in disbelief.

    Xu Boyan was handsome, but he was just a snack shop owner after all.

    Tang Yaxin was from Kyoto, what kind of handsome guys hadn¡¯t she seen? She¡¯d seen a lot of wealthy and powerful guys too.

    "He¡¯s captured the hearts of many little fans with his good looks, but no one dares to approach that ice mountain. Your family has such good status, I think he¡¯s not good enough for you."

    Lin Yiran reached out and held Tang Yaxin¡¯s hand, softly speaking.

    Xu Boyan wasn¡¯t good enough for her?

    Tang Yaxin suddenly laughed. Her laugher did not show her teeth, and she still looked gentle.

    It wasn¡¯t that Xu Boyan wasn¡¯t good enough for her. It was that she wasn¡¯t good enough for Xu Boyan.

    "It doesn¡¯t matter what one¡¯s family background is when you like someone." She spoke softly, gently shaking her head.

    The status of the Xu family far exceeded that of her Tang family. If they could form a marriage alliance, it would elevate her status.

    If they knew Xu Boyan¡¯s identity, how could they say such

 Chapter 64 - 064 I am still trying _1

    Chapter 64: 064 I am still trying _1When Lu Qingyi arrived at the snack shop, someone else was standing under the tree where she normally liked to stand.

    "Qingyi."

    Perhaps hearing the footsteps, Tang Yaxin turned her head and smiled, a look of familiarity on her face.

    Tang Yaxin was wearing a white fringed long dress, her hair draped over her shoulders, lightly made up, she seemed ethereal.

    She pursed her lips in a gentle laugh, revealing her sharp little canine teeth, exuding a sense of ladylike demureness.

    "We are not acquainted."

    Lu Qingyi was silent for a moment, speaking coldly.

    She felt particularly uncomfortable when Tang Yaxin spoke to Xu Boyan, she didn¡¯t really like this innocent, gentle girl.

    "Ah, Boyan¡¯s friends are my friends, we grew up together, and our friends are mutual. I believe this time is no exception."

    Tang Yaxin laughed gracefully, readjusted her hair, and looked at Lu Qingyi with a satisfied smile.

    As the quintessential lady, every word and deed from Tang Yaxin carried the grace of a noble lady as compared to Lu Qingyi¡¯s careless attitude, creating a stark contrast.

    Lu Qingyi: "..."

    Feeling a little stifled, very uncomfortable.

    "If you have time, come to Kyoto. I can show you around."

    While Lu Qingyi was silent, Tang Yaxin didn¡¯t feel awkward, she continued speaking in a tender voice.

    Lu Qingyi raised her eyelids lazily, constantly poking at the phone screen, "Not interested."

    She was tired of Kyoto and besides, she was not the type who liked to play around.

    "Kyoto is beautiful, you¡¯ll like it once you visit."

    Tang Yaxin¡¯s lips curved up slightly, she took a few steps closer to Lu Qingyi.

    Her voice was gentle, brimming with goodwill.

    "Kiddo, why won¡¯t you come in?"

    Xu Boyan came out of the snack shop. As soon as he saw Lu Qingyi, his gloomy countenance suddenly cleared up.

    Lu Qingyi nodded and then moved her feet, "Ah, okay."

    "Boyan..."

    Tang Yaxin lightly bit her lower lip, looking somewhat at a loss as she stared at Xu Boyan, her eyes sparkling.

    "This is the last time."

    Xu Boyan¡¯s voice turned a bit frosty, he stared at Tang Yaxin, but ultimately let it go.

    Tang Yaxin instantaneously let out a huge smile, "Thank you, Boyan."

    Claiming her first arrival to the school as an excuse, she wanted to stay for dinner with Xu Boyan, but was flatly rejected by him.

    She called her brother, saying she didn¡¯t have a meal card and couldn¡¯t eat at the school, asking Tang Gaozhuo to talk to Xu Boyan.

    Xu Boyan was very loyal to his friends, and there was a high probability he would agree.

    "Takeout, it¡¯s not your cooking?"

    Lu Qingyi naturally sat at the dining table, picked up the chopsticks and took a piece of vegetable, then looked up at Xu Boyan.

    This wasn¡¯t the taste of Xu Boyan¡¯s cooking, she could tell.

    "I¡¯m a bit tired today." Xu Boyan nodded and said.

    He couldn¡¯t possibly say that he had prepared the meal, but then his friend called asking him to let his sister have dinner, begging him over and over again.

    It is just a meal after all, so he consented. Then he put the cooked food in the kitchen and had Xu Yi order takeout.

    How could he let another woman eat the food he made?

    Certainly not.

    "Boyan, when did you learn to cook?"

    Tang Yaxin was somewhat taken aback, she incredulously stared at Xu Boyan.

    Xu Boyan had always been very outstanding and knew a lot, but he had never stepped foot in the kitchen since he was little.

    Did Xu Boyan learn to cook just for Lu Qingyi?

    "Recently."

    Compared to answering Lu Qingyi¡¯s questions, Xu Boyan was always sparing with his words to others.

    "Boyan has never been in the kitchen before. I can¡¯t believe he would learn that after coming to Jin City. Qingyi, you¡¯re truly lucky, enjoying a treat even Lu¡¯s mother doesn¡¯t get."

    Tang Yaxin suppressed the twinge of jealousy in her heart, looking at Lu Qingyi with a smile.

    What merit does Lu Qingyi have?

    She had been by Xu Boyan¡¯s side for so long, yet Xu Boyan never showed any affection for her.

    "Very honored."

    Lu Qingyi looked at Xu Boyan in surprise.

    That makes sense, with Xu Boyan¡¯s family background, how could he possibly cook?

    "Eat more."

    Xu Boyan had a smile at the corner of his mouth, then he picked up the serving chopsticks and put a piece of meat in Lu Qingyi¡¯s bowl.

    Lu Qingyi: "..."

    Didn¡¯t he know she didn¡¯t like to eat meat?

    His voice was very low, with a commanding undertone, "Eat it." sea??h th§× N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    How can a thin kiddo not eat meat?

    Alright then.

    Lu Qingyi was staring at the meat in her bowl, looking conflicted, her hand holding the chopsticks still.

    Ah, she didn¡¯t want to eat it.

    After a few seconds of internal struggle, Lu Qingyi finally picked up the chopsticks and ate the meat in the bowl.

    It seemed, the taste was actually not bad.

    Xu Boyan nodded in satisfaction, the little one was pretty obedient.

    Tang Yaxin watched their interaction, a fire burning inside her heart, she was boiling with jealousy, yet maintaining a poker face.

    "Boyan, does your mother know?"

    Tang Yaxin blinked, asking nonchalantly.

    "It¡¯s all the same." Xu Boyan lazily lifted his eyelids.

    His mother was not the type who cared about family background, her requirements were simple, being a girl was enough.

    Unfortunately, the kiddo was not his yet.

    Lu Qingyi: "..."

    Know what?

    "How long have you known each other? How long have you been together?"

    Tang Yaxin held her chopsticks, gave a slight smile, and asked in a rather gossipy tone.

    Xu Boyan had been in Jin City for just under two months, how long could they have known each other?

    Lu Qingyi: "???"

    What did the latter question mean?

    Why does she feel a bit confused?

    "I¡¯m still trying."

    Xu Boyan suddenly laughed, his eyes full of affection as they settled on Lu Qingyi.

    The little one¡¯s emotional intelligence was quite low, if he didn¡¯t say anything, she probably wouldn¡¯t have caught on.

    Lu Qingyi: "???"

    What does he mean?

    Was it what she thought?

    She looked up at Xu Boyan in surprise, her eyes full of incredulity.

    So Xu Boyan did everything because he wanted to pursue her?

    Was she being too vain or was this actually the case?

    Tang Yaxin was suddenly at a loss for words, she blinked lightly, looking at Xu Boyan in disbelief.

    It had always been others chasing Xu Boyan, when did he start pursuing someone?

    They were not even together, she thought they were already a couple.

    This girl, Lu Qingyi, is really lucky. With just a casual rod, she had hooked a big fish, the head of the four major families in Kyoto, the Xu Family.

    "Little one, you should understand what I mean."

    Xu Boyan reached out to pinch the girl¡¯s chin, speaking softly, his tone incredibly gentle.

    The little one is so smart, she must be able to understand.

    "Probably... maybe... I guess."

    Lu Qingyi quickly lowered her head, swiftly chowing down her food without looking at Xu Boyan.

    Her heart was beating fast.

 Chapter 65 - 065 I Have White Rabbit Creamy Candy_1

    Chapter 65: 065 I Have White Rabbit Creamy Candy_1"I have White Rabbit candy, I can cook, I can take care of people. I won¡¯t abandon you, I¡¯ll always be nice to you. Child, would you consider being with me?"

    Xu Boyan suddenly pulled out some White Rabbit candies from his pocket, stood up, and looked at the girl hunching over her food with a smile in his eyes.

    The candies spread out in his palm hung just over Lu Qingyi¡¯s head. She could see them as soon as she looked up.

    Such a cute child.

    Tang Yaxin¡¯s chopstick-holding hand clenched and then clenched some more. She squeezed her fists tight.

    Was she acting like a pushover?

    Lu Qingyi anxiously looked up, her chopsticks slipped from her hand and fell to the floor.

    She stared at the candies Xu Boyan had opened in his palm. It was almost peaceful how they lay there. She felt herself growing confused.

    It happened so suddenly.

    So sudden, she felt scared.

    She didn¡¯t take any.

    She wasn¡¯t sure if she liked Xu Boyan, but she knew for certain she didn¡¯t dislike him at all.

    "Child, don¡¯t rush to answer. You can think it over for a few days,"

    Xu Boyan beamed, though he really wished the child would agree right away.

    But he could tell that the child didn¡¯t dislike him.

    He wasn¡¯t in a hurry. He would take his time.

    Lu Qingyi hastily ate a few more bites, then said, "I¡¯m full."

    And then she swiftly left, as though fleeing.

    "Brother Xu, you guys haven¡¯t known each other for long, have you?"

    Tang Yaxin picked at the meal on the dining table and bit her lip as she asked Xu Boyan.

    The table was filled with simple vegetarian dishes, most of which she didn¡¯t like.

    Having lived comfortably as a child, she was accustomed to luxurious foods. She didn¡¯t appreciate these ordinary dishes at all.

    For all the time they had known each other, it saddened her that Xu Boyan didn¡¯t even know what she liked to eat.

    "Not long,"

    Xu Boyan moved away from the dining table and poured himself a cup of plain water.

    Liking someone isn¡¯t about how long you¡¯ve known them. Some people, you fall in love with at first sight. Others, you can know for ages without ever having feelings for.

    Loving someone has nothing to do with time.

    "What kind of girls do you like, and why is it her?"

    Tang Yaxin asked, biting her lower lip, her gaze a little vacant.

    Lu Qingyi was beautiful, but she had known Xu Boyan longer.

    "Because she¡¯s unique."

    Whenever Xu Boyan mentioned Lu Qingyi, his eyes were full of smiles.

    Xu Boyan himself couldn¡¯t explain why he liked Lu Qingyi. He just did, and he was willing to change for her.

    He was willing to do a lot of things for her, including learning to cook, something he used to disdain.

    Tang Yaxin clenched her hands and declared, "She¡¯s not good enough for you."

    What could Lu Qingyi offer someone as excellent as Xu Boyan?

    "Tang Yaxin, it¡¯s none of your business."

    Xu Boyan¡¯s tone turned cold, like it had been covered with a thin layer of ice. S§×ar?h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    His index finger lightly tapped the table, again and again.

    Tang Yaxin bit her lower lip, feeling wronged but saying nothing.

    She knew, Xu Boyan was angry.

    Knowing him as well as she did, she could read his mood from a look, a gesture.

    But what about Xu Boyan?

    He knew nothing. Even when he called for her, he addressed her by his full name.

    ¡ª¡ª

    When she stepped out of the store, Lu Qingyi finally felt her heart slow down. She reached out and touched her heart.

    Just now, it was beating so fast.

    But what was it that she felt for Xu Boyan?

    She didn¡¯t know.

    "Sister, why didn¡¯t you go home during the holiday?"

    Lu Jiayue and a few girls walked into school, laughing and chatting. When she saw Lu Qingyi, she ran over to her.

    Her voice was soft and smooth.

    "Sister, do you want some cake?"

    Lu Jiayue hoisted the bag of cakes she had been carrying. There was a sweet smile on her lips.

    "No," Lu Qingyi briefly looked at Lu Jiayue, her expression cold.

    "It¡¯s quite expensive. Mom bought it as a reward for my exam."

    Lu Jiayue wasn¡¯t surprised by Lu Qingyi¡¯s response. She kept smiling.

    Her eyes seemed to say:

    You see, despite you getting full marks and coming first in school, mom isn¡¯t pleased. My exam scores weren¡¯t as good as yours, yet mom rewarded me.

    Lu Qingyi suddenly laughed, "Are you bragging?"

    Even though it was a question, her tone was certain.

    She didn¡¯t care for it. She had stopped longing for their affection.

    "Sister, you¡¯re misunderstanding me. You didn¡¯t go home. Otherwise, what you would have gotten would certainly be better than mine,"

    Lu Jiayue looked innocent and wronged as she bit her lip.

    "Hmm,"

    Lu Qingyi sneered.

    Lu Jiayue surely knew that even Yao Meishu and Lu Yao didn¡¯t care about this kind of thing, regardless of how well she scored.

    Whether she did well or not, it was all the same in the eyes of her so-called parents.

    "Sister, why are you always so cold?"

    A streak of hurt crossed Lu Jiayue¡¯s eyes. They were slightly teary, like a frightened rabbit.

    "Lu Jiayue, why are you always so hypocritical?"

    Lu Qingyi retorted.

    "Sister..."

    "I can¡¯t take it."

    Lu Qingyi put a hand in her pocket and walked past Lu Jiayue.

    As Lu Jiayue reached out to grasp the corner of Lu Qingyi¡¯s clothes, Lu Qingyi nimbly avoided her.

    Lu Jiayue bit her lip, her eyes filled with unshed tears, as though she was truly bullied by Lu Qingyi.

    "Yueyue, why is your sister acting like this?"

    "Yueyue, if she¡¯s cold to you, just ignore her."

    "Yueyue, your sister really lacks manners. You can tell she didn¡¯t grow up with her parents."

    "Don¡¯t be sad, there will come a time when she¡¯ll beg you."

    "Yueyue, she¡¯s really not worth it."

    The girls that walked in with Lu Jiayue tried to comfort her, all while criticizing Lu Qingyi.

    "I¡¯m fine. I¡¯m used to it."

    Lu Jiayue slowly shook her head, slightly swiping at the corner of her eyes, a hint of a smile in them.

    "Yueyue, you¡¯re so kind. If my sister acted like that to me, I would have ignored her a long time ago."

    "You¡¯re right, Lu Qingyi is really ungrateful."

    "Yueyue, you are just so kind."

    "Lu Qingyi, she really...

    Upon hearing Lu Jiayue¡¯s words, the girls started to speak dismissively about Lu Qingyi.

    "Let¡¯s not talk about my sister. She¡¯s having a hard time. She was just accepted back home by my parents and she must not be feeling well. I¡¯ll just bear with it."

    Lu Jiayue slowly shook her head, her smile a little forced.

    "They say grandparents spoil their grandchildren. My sister may have been spoiled by our grandmother. She¡¯s a little bad-tempered. If she offends you, please don¡¯t take it to heart."

    Lu Jiayue opened the elegantly wrapped package, divided the small cakes inside among the girls, and said while smiling.

    The whole conversation seemed to defend Lu Qingyi, while she made herself out to be the benevolent younger sister.

 Chapter 66: Principal 066, I am student_1

    Chapter 66: Principal 066, I am student_1"Qingyi, the Principal is waiting for you inside."

    Lu Qingyi had just arrived at the classroom door when a girl, who was out getting water, spoke to her.

    Lu Qingyi: "???"

    What did he want with her?

    "Qingyi, do you have any plans right now?"

    The Principal¡¯s eyes lit up when he saw Lu Qingyi, and he asked in an ingratiating manner.

    Lu Qingyi: "..."

    What plans would she have?

    The Principal cut straight to the chase, "Do you want to earn money?"

    "I don¡¯t need money." Lu Qingyi said after a moment of silence.

    She looked at the Principal a little oddly.

    Was the Principal of this secondary school supposed to be offering part-time jobs to students?

    "The money you earn yourself feels different from the money given by your parents."

    The Principal¡¯s face bore a simple smile, his eyes shining brightly as he gazed at Lu Qingyi.

    "I don¡¯t use my parents¡¯ money."

    Lu Qingyi fell silent for a moment before coldly stating this.

    She would never take a penny from Lu Yao and Yao Meishu.

    Principal: "..."

    A girl with good grades really was different, she could earn her own money.

    Of course, the Principal didn¡¯t think too deeply and just assumed that Lu Qingyi was earning money by tutoring others.

    "Take a look at this video." The Principal took out his phone and handed it to Lu Qingyi.

    This girl was truly a treasure. Her teaching method was really unique. He could see the seriousness and concentration of the students in the 20th class.

    Lu Qingyi: "..."

    Frowning at the video on the phone, she didn¡¯t utter a word and just remained silent.

    "I want to hire you as a teacher at our school. A teacher for the senior class. The salary would be at the level of a seasoned teacher, with bonuses for high attendance."

    The Principal decided to stop beating around the bush and went straight to the point. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    He had watched the video numerous times and felt that even if Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t attend university, she had the ability to be a high school teacher. He could even hire Lu Qingyi as a teacher in his school right now.

    As long as Lu Qingyi was willing.

    "Not interested."

    Lu Qingyi flicked her eyelids, tossed the phone nonchalantly onto the table.

    Quite boring.

    Didn¡¯t Professor Hardrick¡¯s salary outweigh that of a high school teacher? It was a more relaxed and less exhausting job, yet she didn¡¯t feel like doing it. Didn¡¯t a high school teacher have at least two classes a day?

    Principal: "..."

    Was the offer not attractive?

    Didn¡¯t many students dream of becoming a teacher?

    Yet Lu Qingyi rejected it outright.

    The Principal gritted his teeth and said, "What about ten thousand a month?"

    Where could you find a teacher earning over ten thousand a month? The Principal just wanted to hold onto Lu Qingyi.

    After Lu Qingyi arrived, the grades of the 20th class had indeed improved quite a bit. They were no longer lackadaisical. The number of students crossing the second-tier university line had risen from none to over a dozen, which was a significant achievement.

    If these kids did well on the exams, he, as the Principal, would be honored. So he had to bear with it.

    "Not very." Lu Qingyi remained unmoved.

    Her salary at Hardrick¡¯s was far more than just ten thousand, and she only had one class a week, at most three when it was busy.

    Principal: "..."

    No... which high school teacher could earn ten thousand a month? And yet Lu Qingyi wasn¡¯t moved at all.

    She emphasized, "Principal, I am a student."

    She didn¡¯t lack money.

    The Principal tried to persuade her a few more times with no success. He sighed lightly and left the 20th class.

    Alas, he really didn¡¯t know what was going through Lu Qingyi¡¯s mind. She simply rejected such a good opportunity without thinking.

    If he was a student and encountered such a great opportunity, he would probably wake up laughing from his dreams, not to mention how proud he would be.

    "Qingyi, what a great opportunity."

    Jiang Yumeng looked at Lu Qingyi with some regret.

    The Principal had condescended to invite Lu Qingyi, yet she rejected him.

    "Too much trouble."

    Lu Qingyi returned to her seat, sat down, leaned over, all in one movement.

    Jiang Yumeng: "..."

    Fine then.

    "She really knows how to show off. Just because she scored full marks once, is it really such a big deal?"

    Xia Yin was green with envy, she rose, not willing to admit defeat.

    Why?

    Lu Qingyi was so well-liked, even attracting the Principal¡¯s attention.

    What a great opportunity. Yet Lu Qingyi did not seize it.

    Xia Yin was extremely envious. If only she were Lu Qingyi, her dream would be realized.

    "Xia Yin, are you nuts? What does it matter to you what Qingyi does? Don¡¯t stick your nose into it. Don¡¯t you have a conscience? I used to think you were a straightforward person, now I see you are just crazy."

    Jiang Yumeng became irate, her anger flaring up instantly.

    What kind of person was this?

    Lu Qingyi clearly thought it was a hassle and didn¡¯t want to agree, yet there were always some sour grapes.

    "Indeed, it¡¯s extraordinary."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s lips curved into a lazy smile.

    She leaned lazily against the back of her chair. Both hands on the desk, she pushed herself slightly and smoothly sat herself on the desk.

    Her movements were as graceful as flowing water.

    Jiang Yumeng¡¯s eyes widened with shock.

    Damn, wasn¡¯t she just too cool?

    Grinding her teeth, Xia Yin, said nothing, only glaring at Lu Qingyi with jealous eyes.

    "Wow, Qingyi, that¡¯s so cool."

    Xun Hanyu, who had just entered the classroom, happened to witness Lu Qingyi¡¯s movement, and his eyes lit up.

    "Hmm?"

    Lu Qingyi put her right leg on the table, elbow on her knee, and propped her chin on her hand.

    "Can you teach me? Qingyi, that¡¯s really a cool move."

    Xun Hanyu¡¯s face was full of delicate earnestness and pleading.

    That move was truly cool. He had wanted to learn it for a long time, but he never had the opportunity to, nor anyone to teach it to him.

    He had tried to learn from videos, but was unsuccessful.

    "When is the third mock test?" Lu Qingyi asked after a few moments of silence.

    The previous mock test was the second one.

    Jiang Yumeng replied, "In two weeks."

    "If you score above four hundred, I can teach you. Whatever you want to learn, I can teach you."

    Lu Qingyi pondered for a moment before saying, her tone lazy.

    Well, Xun Hanyu was a good guy. She hoped he would be able to be admitted to the university he liked.

    Xun Hanyu: "..."

    Really?

    Forgive him for not being very confident.

    "You scored 350 last time¡ªI reckon you can improve by fifty points."

    Lu Qingyi had a great memory. She spoke slowly.

    "Qingyi, that¡¯s fifty points."

    Xun Hanyu gave wry smile, it was truly difficult for him.

    Lu Qingyi shot back, "Didn¡¯t you say you wanted to go to the police academy?"

    The entrance score for the police academy was at least five hundred points. With Xun Hanyu¡¯s current score, it was still quite difficult.

    The less competitive police academies weren¡¯t very good. It would be better to work hard and aim for a better school.

    "Alright, I will work hard."

    Xun Hanyu gritted his teeth, his determination renewed.

    For his dream, he had to work hard. He always remembered Lu Qingyi¡¯s help.

 Chapter 67 - 067 I think we can give it a try_1

    Chapter 67: 067 I think we can give it a try_1Two days, for a full two days, Lu Qingyi hadn¡¯t gone to the convenience store, as she got all her meals at the cafeteria.

    Perhaps, she was avoiding something.

    "Qingyi."

    The cafeteria food didn¡¯t sit well with her. After a few bites, Lu Qingyi was unable to eat more. She had just disposed of her food when she saw Tang Yaxin.

    Tang Yaxin was wearing a white long dress as usual, her face filled with a gentle smile.

    Lu Qingyi gave Tang Yaxin a cold glance before preparing to leave.

    "Boyan would never be interested in you."

    Tang Yaxin reached out to grab Lu Qingyi¡¯s sleeve, speaking softly.

    Lu Qingyi raised an eyebrow.

    "You¡¯re pretty and have a strong personality. It¡¯s normal for Boyan to be interested in you."

    Smiling softly, her tone was gentle.

    For the past two days, she hadn¡¯t seen Lu Qingyi at the convenience store, but often spotted her in the cafeteria.

    Lu Qingyi scoffed: "Hmph."

    "Wasting food is wrong."

    She tilted her head, eyes fixed on Lu Qingyi¡¯s profile.

    The food in the cafeteria is unpalatable. She always eats food from outside.

    For someone who grew up in the countryside, like Lu Qingyi, to be finicky about the food was simply pretentious.

    Lu Qingyi retorted, "Are you really that bored?"

    Her hands slipped into her pockets, her expression frosty.

    "I am only reminding you."

    Tang Yaxin responded after a moment of surprise.

    This girl¡¯s manners were so wild; if it weren¡¯t for her face and figure, she might have mistaken Lu Qingyi for a boy.

    There was no femininity about her. Her voice was cold, her gestures unrefined.

    "What I do is none of your business."

    Lu Qingyi scoffed again, amusement apparent on her face as she looked at Tang Yaxin.

    Tang Yaxin was becoming rather intrusive, which was annoying her. Sear?h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "Men prefer gentle women. Gentle women can arouse their protective instincts. Boyan is interested in you because you¡¯re unique, but given some time, you will prove unimportant to him."

    Tang Yaxin bit her lip, stating softly, her eyes twinkling with a tender smile.

    "We¡¯ve known each other since childhood, I understand him very well."

    Without a word from Lu Qingyi, Tang Yaxin continued, her eyes beaming with pride.

    Lu Qingyi found that particularly grating.

    Especially that ¡¯We¡¯ve grown up together¡¯ part.

    She didn¡¯t know why, but hearing that made her feel uncomfortable.

    "I have found an answer."

    Lu Qingyi lifted her gaze, sneering at Tang Yaxin as she spoke.

    If it made her uncomfortable, she could at least try to combat it.

    Tang Yaxin was confused, and could only watch as Lu Qingyi walked towards the convenience store.

    "Kid, you haven¡¯t been around for two days."

    Xu Boyan was still sitting there, casually as ever, though he looked a bit grim. When he saw Lu Qingyi, his eyes softened.

    He slowly stood up, his voice somewhat aggrieved.

    Lu Qingyi bit her lip and stared at Xu Boyan without saying a word.

    "Do you have an answer?"

    Xu Boyan pulled a bag of White Rabbit Creamy Candy from his drawer, handed it to Lu Qingyi casually, as if it didn¡¯t matter to him at all.

    His heartstrings taut, he was nervous.

    In all these years, he had never felt so tense.

    This time, it was because of Lu Qingyi, because of Lu Qingyi¡¯s answer.

    "I might not like you very much, but at least I don¡¯t hate you. I think we can give it a try."

    Lu Qingyi pondered for a moment before speaking up slowly.

    If Xu Boyan was the sunshine in her life, she¡¯d be willing to embrace it.

    "Girlfriend." Xu Boyan suddenly burst into laughter, eyes gleaming as he looked at Lu Qingyi.

    He was overjoyed.

    "Boyfriend."

    Lu Qingyi grinned, extending her right hand to Xu Boyan.

    In the future, she might not be alone.

    Xu Boyan laughed, extending his right hand to grasp that of Lu Qingyi.

    Tang Yaxin was standing not too far away, her fists clenched tight, biting her lips hard.

    It appeared as if she had inadvertently helped them...

    Why?

    She liked Xu Boyan so much, and many people knew she liked Xu Boyan, but why didn¡¯t Xu Boyan himself know?

    If it weren¡¯t for her affection for Xu Boyan, how could she possibly have come to this tiny city, this Jin City that¡¯s so hard to locate on a map?

    "Miss Tang."

    Xu Yi was holding a pile of packages and addressed Tang Yaxin respectfully.

    He nodded slightly at Tang Yaxin.

    "Xu Yi, are these all packages for Boyan?"

    Tang Yaxin smiled gently, her voice soft and low.

    In the eyes of everyone, Tang Yaxin was a gentle and kind girl, and she had always presented herself as such.

    "Some are for Lu Qingyi."

    Xu Yi¡¯s tone wasn¡¯t very pleasant.

    Miss Tang, Lu Qingyi.

    Just from the terms of address, it was clear who Xu Yi respected more.

    In front of Xu Boyan, he dared not call Lu Qingyi by her name, but when speaking with others, he would not address her as Miss Lu.

    Xu Yi still didn¡¯t think Lu Qingyi was fit for Xu Boyan.

    Tang Yaxin grinned, a hint of bitterness in her smile, "Qingyi sure is lucky."

    A minuscule expression emerged on the usually deadpan face of Xu Yi, "Miss Tang is kind-hearted."

    Yes, the Tang Yaxin in his eyes was very kind, spoke softly, had a good temperament.

    He was well aware of Tang Yaxin¡¯s feelings for Xu Boyan. The only regret was that Xu Boyan was interested in Lu Qingyi.

    Xu Yi believed that only a gentle lady like Tang Yaxin was worthy of Xu Boyan.

    Tang Yaxin shook her head, "What¡¯s the use of being kind?"

    Her eyes slightly lost their shine, her gaze lowering.

    A spark glittered in her eyes.

    She noticed that Xu Yi did not like Lu Qingyi.

    Who would like a person with Lu Qingyi¡¯s character?

    Xu Boyan must have seen plenty of gentle girls and took a liking to an indifferent one as a change of pace.

    Xu Boyan couldn¡¯t really like Lu Qingyi.

    Tang Yaxin thought to herself.

    "Miss Tang, you came to Jin City to be with Mister Xu, right?"

    Xu Yi asked directly, fixing Tang Yaxin with a certain gaze.

    He has been with Xu Boyan for a long time. Tang Yaxin¡¯s little thoughts had always been evident to him, and it was a pity that Xu Boyan did not notice them.

    He thought Xu Boyan and Tang Yaxin were quite a match. The gap in their families didn¡¯t seem too large on the surface, one was cold and the other was gentle, they complemented each other.

    "You noticed it, but he didn¡¯t."

    Tang Yaxin forced a smile, shaking her head slightly.

    "Miss Tang..."

    Xu Yi, a grown man, didn¡¯t know how to comfort people, and seemed to be at a loss for words.

    "It¡¯s fine, I¡¯ll head to class."

    The gentle smile remained on Tang Yaxin¡¯s face as she spoke softly.

    The moment she turned around, her eyes seemed to grow dark.

    Lu Qingyi, oh Lu Qingyi, without the affection of people around Xu Boyan, how can you justify standing by his side?

 Chapter 68: Sister 068, I heard that you guys are together now_1

    Chapter 68: Sister 068, I heard that you guys are together now_1Tang Yaxin felt much lighter in her heart now, at least Xu Yi didn¡¯t like Lu Qingyi.

    Xu Yi was one of Xu Boyan¡¯s trusted aides. She had been striving to spread goodwill towards those who had a good relationship with Xu Boyan.

    Winning Xu Boyan begins with the people next to him.

    Tang Yaxin overlooked the fact that the man she liked was Xu Boyan, so all her efforts were in vain.

    Xu Yi was carrying a courier package into the store when he saw two people hugging, his steps paused involuntarily.

    Did he miss something?

    "Little one, you¡¯re so thin."

    Xu Boyan let go of his hands, lightly rubbing the top of the girl¡¯s head, he whispered.

    The little girl was so thin, there is hardly any flesh, all bone.

    "Not too bad." Lu Qingyi lifted her arm to take a look at herself.

    Indeed a bit skinny.

    With her physique, it¡¯s hard to put on weight, her grandmother used to say this.

    "Master Xu, your courier arrived..."

    Xu Yi¡¯s voice was a bit hoarse.

    It seems Lu Qingyi and Xu Boyan are together now.

    Suddenly felt sorry for Tang Yaxin, who had liked Xu Boyan for so many years yet can¡¯t compare to Lu Qingyi.

    After all, Xu Boyan and Lu Qingyi had only known each other for just over two months.

    "Put it inside." There was a touch of displeasure in Xu Boyan¡¯s eyes.

    Lu Qingyi asked, "What is it?"

    She could tell from the packaging that this was no ordinary courier. Like the Big White Rabbit milk candies, it should¡¯ve been packed and sent by his people.

    Xu Boyan replied, emphasizing the last few words, "Some snacks, nutritious ones."

    "Oh." Lu Qingyi lazily sat on the chair.

    "Eat more, you¡¯re too thin."

    Xu Boyan opened the courier box, he began to pack the snacks from the box into the bag, one by one.

    "Oh."

    Lu Qingyi was leaning back in the chair, idly playing with her mobile phone, her expression lazy.

    "Little one, I need to return to Kyoto tomorrow."

    Xu Boyan suddenly announced.

    The situation there was a bit complicated at the moment, he needed to handle it personally.

    "When will you be back?"

    Lu Qingyi asked with a bite on her lower lip.

    "A week. I¡¯ll leave Xu Yi here. Remember to eat meals every day."

    Xu Boyan gently rubbed Lu Qingyi¡¯s head as he quietly reminded her.

    The little girl was not well-behaved at all, she didn¡¯t like breakfast and was quite picky about her food.

    "Let me know if you encounter any difficulties."

    Lu Qingyi put her phone in her pocket, looking serious.

    "Alright." Xu Boyan smiled lightly, not really thinking much of it.

    His affairs were not things that the little one could interfere with.

    They were all risky matters.

    Xu Yi: "..."

    He stood aside unwillingly without saying a word.

    Being left behind to get breakfast, lunch, and dinner for Lu Qingyi, he was especially reluctant, but dared not say a word against it.

    He didn¡¯t like Lu Qingyi, and it was enough to keep it in his heart, but he dared not say it in front of Xu Boyan.

    Lu Qingyi asked, "When is the flight?"

    "Four in the morning," Xu Boyan answered, "It¡¯s quite urgent."

    ¡ª¡ª

    "Sister, I heard that you two are together."

    On her way back to the dormitory, Lu Jiayue stopped Lu Qingyi in her tracks.

    No one knew where she had gotten the information.

    "What does it have to do with you?"

    Lu Qingyi raised her eyebrows, her hands tucked into her trouser pockets, her expression languid.

    "Sister, you know the school doesn¡¯t allow premature love." Lu Jiayue looked a bit wronged as she emphasized, "Moreover, mom disapproves of your boyfriend. He¡¯s just a convenience store owner, and you¡¯re the daughter of the Lu Family."

    She wrung her hands in aggrievement, hesitating as she spoke.

    She was emphasizing the disparity in status, emphasizing the gap between Lu Qingyi and Xu Boyan, and indirectly implying that Lu Qingyi was only worthy of a small convenience store owner.

    "Lu Jiayue, is power and wealth the only thing you see?"

    Lu Qingyi chuckled, a mocking smile on her lips.

    This so-called sister of hers, though she seemed to care about nothing, was in fact a man who despised the poor and loved the rich.

    She was always seeking the life of the upper crust.

    Unfortunately, she didn¡¯t know the true identity of Xu Boyan. If she did, she might even offer herself free of charge.

    "Sister, I¡¯m worried about you, what if you get deceived?"

    Lu Jiayue shook her head violently, every word sounding as if she was genuinely thinking for Lu Qingyi.

    "Lu Jiayue, it is not your place to order me around with my affairs."

    Impatience crept into her features as she spoke coldly.

    "Sister..."

    Tears started to fall from Lu Jiayue¡¯s eyes like beads, streaming ceaselessly.

    She watched as Lu Qingyi entered the dormitory building, halted her tears swiftly, a mocking smile hidden in her eyes.

    "Your character is really different from your sister¡¯s."

    Tang Yaxin came out from behind the tree, she murmured in a gentle voice.

    Perhaps out of habit, her voice was always soft and gentle.

    "My sister is colder."

    Lu Jiayue turned around, a sweet smile instantly appearing on her face.

    "So aloof, lacking the feminine touch in her actions."

    Tang Yaxin chuckled, shaking her head slowly.

    It was unclear if she was lamenting or mocking.

    "Sister Yaxin, my sister grew up in the countryside, she is a bit wild. If she offends you in the future, you can come to me."

    The news of Lu Qingyi and Xu Boyan being together was revealed to her by Tang Yaxin. Then, she came to find Lu Qingyi.

    Half of the reason was due to jealousy.

    Grew up in the countryside?

    Tang Yaxin¡¯s eyes flickered.

    For those who had grown up in big cities, especially those who were born with silver spoons in their mouths, people from the countryside were especially looked down upon.

    She looked down on a small place like Jin City.

    If it wasn¡¯t for Xu Boyan, she might never have visited a small city in her whole life.

    "Isn¡¯t she your sister?"

    Tang Yaxin barely understood and asked quietly.

    Between the two sisters, Lu Qingyi and Lu Jiayue, her impression of Lu Jiayue was good, a gentle and tender girl. Sear?h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Lu Jiayue explained with a smile, "She was raised in the countryside by our grandmother."

    Her goal has always been Kyoto. Since Tang Yaxin was from Kyoto and supposedly came from a good family background, she became Lu Jiayue¡¯s idol.

    "Our parents never really liked her, not in the past, not now. It¡¯s probably because she¡¯s too cold. Although she¡¯s talented, she can get a perfect grade after just a few weeks of lessons."

    Seeing Tang Yaxin¡¯s confusion, Lu Jiayue continued to explain.

    Her tone was filled with helplessness and regret.

    Tang Yaxin was stunned, finding it all quite incredible, though she had already learned about it from Lin Yiran.

    Hearing it from someone else versus hearing it from her own sister was different, Lu Jiayue¡¯s words made Tang Yaxin believe it more.

 Chapter 69 - 069 Just Need Hands_1

    Chapter 69: 069 Just Need Hands_1When Lu Qingyi got back to the dorm, Lin Yiran was leaning on the side of the bed, complicated emotions in her eyes as she held her cellphone, watching Lu Qingyi.

    "Well Lu Qingyi, you sure do dare," she said, her expression filled with complication.

    Lu Qingyi: "? ? ?"

    "Just see for yourself."

    Disliking Lu Qingyi¡¯s nonchalant attitude, Lin Yiran handed her cellphone over to Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi took a casual glance at the screen. It was the same video the principal had shown her before¡ªher own taped class from her time in class twenty.

    She frowned, her eyes revealing complex emotions, with hints of both coldness and annoyance.

    How boring.

    "You think you¡¯re so impressive? Filming these videos to get attention."

    As a liberal arts student, Lin Yiran had to admit that after watching the video of Lu Qingyi she surprisingly understood a thing or two.

    However, she didn¡¯t believe this was the true extent of Lu Qingyi¡¯s abilities. She thought the video was merely Lu Qingyi¡¯s way of vying for attention.

    Lu Qingyi retorted, "Your implication is that I have nothing better to do?"

    If she wanted to gain fame online, would she have waited until now?

    "Who knows what you¡¯re thinking. Here¡¯s the video anyway."

    Giving a shrug, Lin Yiran spoke dismissively.

    Without saying anything, Lu Qingyi pulled out her phone from her pocket and started typing onto it quickly

    "It¡¯s gone," she said few moments later, shelving her now black screen phone back into her pocket.

    Lin Yiran checked to find that the previous video had indeed disappeared.

    The video had a sizable number of forwarding and even people who saved it and paired it with some description, but now it was all gone.

    Searching for keyword records turned up completely empty.

    A little surprised, Lin Yiran turned her gaze to Lu Qingyi, momentarily feeling that she seemed quite impressive.

    "How did you do that?" Lin Yiran asked her in complete disbelief

    It truly was unthinkable.

    "Anyone with hands can do it."

    Lu Qingyi lazily lifted her eyelids, her tone filled with arrogance.

    Her posture like that of a ¡¯Boss.¡¯

    Lin Yiran: "..."

    Was this even speaking human language?

    She said it as if Lin Yiran herself had no hands. Lin Yiran looked down at her own hands then shifted her complex gaze back to Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi gave Lin Yiran a glance, then grabbed a paperback novel to read, folding it to the part that she¡¯d left off.

    A corner of her lips curled up into a half-hearted smirk.

    Tang Yaxin.

    Lu Qingyi muttered this name in her heart with a smile on her lips. How clever you are.

    Getting that video from the principal.

    Such a gentle girl, and yet capable of so many schemes.

    ¡ª¡ª

    Watching the number of comments increasing, Tang Yaxin was sitting on her bed with a sense of delight.

    She had deceived the principal to get the video, and posted it on the forum. Then she started a smear campaign against Lu Qingyi, making people believe that Lu Qingyi¡¯s intention was to create hype.

    Although there were many people criticizing Lu Qingyi, there were also some praising her, but they were in the minority.

    While she was checking, the video suddenly vanished, which made her uneasy.

    What happened?

    Even deleting a video takes some time. How could it have happened within a matter of seconds? Who could achieve this? Could it be Xu Boyan?

    "Yaxin, have some fruit."

    Holding a large plate of cut fruit, her mother walked into Tang Yaxin¡¯s room and placed the plate on her desk.

    Worried about Tang Yaxin being alone in Jin City, her mother bought a house near her school in Jin City and they lived together.

    "Mom... Brother Xu has a girlfriend now ..."

    Tang Yaxin threw her phone onto the bed and snuggled into her mother¡¯s arms. Her voice was filled with grievances.

    Her parents¡¯ little princess, she lived a privileged life where she got whatever she asked for.

    "It¡¯s only been two months since he came to Jin City."

    Tang Yaxin¡¯s mother was completely shocked and somewhat overwhelmed.

    She always knew about Tang Yaxin¡¯s fondness for Xu Boyan, but she knew that love had to be voluntary and not forced.

    It was unbelievable that Xu Boyan, known for his cool demeanor, had found a girlfriend merely two months after arriving in Jin City.

    She and Xu Boyan¡¯s mother were close friends. His mother had once complained to her that Xu Boyan didn¡¯t even have a single female friend at his age.

    "Mom, what should I do?"

    Tang Yaxin started acting spoiled, clutching onto her mother¡¯s arm with a disgruntled look.

    The disappearance of the video made her feel a sense of crisis.

    "Oh Yaxin, my precious daughter, you must understand that only when two people are in love with each other, they will last for a long time," her mother gently smoothed out Tang Yaxin¡¯s hair, speaking in a gentle voice.

    She always looked at her friend bound by love and two souls in harmony with envy.

    Tang Yaxin: "But we grew up together ..."

    Her mother¡¯s words were not what Tang Yaxin wanted to hear.

    "My dear girl, that¡¯s exactly why. If there was something more, it would have sparked by now."

    Love was elusive, only a handful of times had love been perfectly reciprocated.

    If they grew up together and had feelings, it would have been impossible for them to fall for someone else.

    Xu Boyan didn¡¯t like Tang Yaxin.

    "Mom, I¡¯ve liked him for over a decade, ever since I could remember. I always thought that I was the most suitable person for him."

    Tang Yaxin bit her lower lip and gently shook her head as she spoke.

    Marrying in a wealthy household was often a political alliance, and Tang Yaxin believed that she was the only one worthy of Xu Boyan.

    "There is no such thing as who is suitable for whom in love. Love is only about mutual affection. You¡¯re still young and there¡¯s a lot you don¡¯t understand. Listen to your mom, let Boyan go, okay?"

    The persuasion from her mother made Tang Yaxin hesitant. She held her mother in an embrace, who offered comforting words in return.

    Tang Yaxin reluctantly shook her head, still unable to accept it.

    Lu Qingyi couldn¡¯t possibly understand Xu Boyan better than she did.

    "Silly girl, go to sleep, you have class tomorrow."

    Tang Yaxin¡¯s mother gently shook her head, sighing a bit in dismay at her daughter¡¯s infatuation with a boy who didn¡¯t like her back.

    "Alright, mom," Tang Yaxin obediently nodded.

    Tang Yaxin¡¯s mom pulled the blanket over her, turned off the light, and left the room quietly.

    At the closed door of the room, she gave a sigh of frustration and turned to leave. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    She hoped her daughter could take her words to heart.

 Chapter 70 - 070â€™s Changed View of Lu Qingyi_1

    Chapter 70: 070¡¯s Changed View of Lu Qingyi_1Lu Qingyi was sitting in the snack shop having breakfast as usual, the only difference was that there was one less person sitting opposite her.

    Xu Boyan had returned to Kyoto early this morning.

    "Miss Lu, here¡¯s your candy."

    Xu Yi put the beautifully packaged White Rabbit candy on the table, his attitude rather unpleasant.

    Lu Qingyi arched an eyebrow, looking at Xu Yi with amusement.

    "Just being frank, you are not worthy of Master Xu."

    Many words he dared not say in front of Xu Boyan. Now that Xu Boyan was gone, he could no longer suppress his thoughts.

    Lu Qingyi retorted, "And you are?"

    She was aware early on that Xu Yi disliked her, and she was quite curious as to why at the time.

    Xu Yi swallowed, what kind of question had Lu Qingyi asked?

    "Miss Tang Yaxin, a real aristocrat, gentle and kind, she¡¯s the one suited for Master Xu."

    When he mentioned Tang Yaxin, Xu Yi¡¯s tone was respectful.

    In the past, Tang Yaxin had often helped them, she was gentle and being the daughter of a prestigious family didn¡¯t hurt either.

    "Tang Yaxin..."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand came down on the table, her forefinger drummed on the surface, her lip curling into a cold, mocking smile.

    It seemed she hadn¡¯t yet settled her accounts with Tang Yaxin.

    Regarding the video matter.

    "Miss Tang is from the Tang family in Kyoto, from a good family background, a gentle and beautiful woman, and especially kind-hearted."

    Xu Yi kept praising Tang Yaxin, hoping to make Lu Qingyi give up.

    "Would a kind person engage in any form of character assassination?"

    Lu Qingyi countered, her tone chilling.

    Was she really the type to seek attention?

    Xu Yi clearly didn¡¯t believe it, "What nonsense are you talking about."

    To them, Tang Yaxin was an incredibly kind and gentle girl.

    Lu Qingyi smirked, "Have you watched the video?"

    Xu Yi: "..."

    A video?

    What video?

    How does this matter relate to the video?

    "Watch it."

    Lu Qingyi took out her phone, her fingers lightly dancing across the keyboard. After a few seconds, she stopped.

    She pinched her phone and threw it in Xu Yi¡¯s direction. It neatly landed screen up, displaying the video and comments from the forum.

    Xu Yi was taken aback, looking incredulously at Lu Qingyi.

    What stunned him was not what was on the phone, but Lu Qingyi¡¯s adept movements.

    They were quite a distance apart, yet Lu Qingyi perfectly controlled the force and direction of her throw. The phone landing with the screen facing up was even more impressive.

    Xu Yi asked, "Have you practiced this before?"

    Even he could not perform Lu Qingyi¡¯s feat without causing any damage to the phone.

    Lu Qingyi raised an eyebrow but didn¡¯t answer Xu Yi¡¯s question.

    Xu Yi looked down at the contents on the phone, and when he opened the video, he was visibly stunned.

    Lu Qingyi was so impressive, her lecture was extremely well presented given her age.

    Leaving the video to see the flood of comments underneath, he was somewhat flabbergasted.

    An admirable video like this should have received more praise, but the comments section was filled with insults.

    [Doing things just to catch people¡¯s eyes, the person in the video really has no shame.]

    [The lesson must have been rehearsed countless times, want to be a web celebrity?]

    [Damn, what¡¯s this? This is obviously faked, right? Anyway, I don¡¯t believe it.]

    [I can only laugh, could it be any more deceptive?]

    [...]

    [...]

    There were many comments, mostly of a negative nature. Though there were a few praises scattered throughout, they were drowned out by the voices of condemnation.

    As Xu Yi was browsing through the comments, the phone screen suddenly turned black, a string of numbers along with an IP address appeared.

    An off-campus address.

    Gradually, a name appeared on the screen:

    Tang Yaxin.

    Then, the phone returned to its original state, and the post vanished. Xu Yi tried to refresh it a couple of times, but to no avail.

    He looked at Lu Qingyi in surprise, somewhat unbelieving that this was her doing.

    It was really impressive, even he couldn¡¯t do it.

    Tracing the IP address is nothing, tracing the person operating through the IP address is the real skill.

    "Miss Lu, you know hacking technology?"

    Xu Yi¡¯s attitude towards Lu Qingyi suddenly started to show reverence.

    "A little."

    Lu Qingyi picked up a piece of candy, unwrapping it and popping it into her mouth with nonchalance.

    "Do you know Blank?"

    Xu Yi was especially interested in this. Xu Boyan¡¯s computer skills were also very strong, besides him the one he admired most was Blank.

    Blank was the top-ranked hacker, extremely skilled and equally mysterious.

    Many people offered rewards to find him, but no one has found him to date.

    "I don¡¯t know."

    Lu Qingyi paused her chewing for a moment, then rested her hand on the back of the chair, looking relaxed.

    Xu Yi: "..."

    Really, how ignorant was Lu Qingyi?

    Blank was so famous, anyone even slightly skilled in computer technology would recognize him, right?

    Many people idolize him.

    "I¡¯m leaving."

    She stood up, picked up her school jacket and walked out.

    Xu Yi stood rigid and deep in thought.

    He seemed to have changed his attitude towards Lu Qingyi in that instant.

    "Qingyi."

    Just as she stepped out of the shop, Lu Qingyi was called out.

    Tang Yaxin, in a light blue dress and her hair tied up high, was holding a refined blue bag, smiling faintly at Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi paused, looking indifferently at Tang Yaxin.

    "Getting ready to go to class?"

    She slowly approached Lu Qingyi and asked in a soft voice.

    "I¡¯m going to sleep."

    Lu Qingyi put one hand in her pocket, exuding a cool aura.

    "True, you¡¯re so outstanding, you can pass Hardrick¡¯s classes even without studying."

    Tang Yaxin didn¡¯t appear uncomfortable, continuing the conversation.

    Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t say a word or move.

    "Speaking of which, these are dumplings handmade by my mother, would you like to try some? Brother Xu particularly likes the dumplings made by my mother, so I brought him some specially."

    Tang Yaxin lifted up the bag in her hand, her words soft and gentle.

    She revealed a sense of pride.

    Yes, Xu Boyan really liked the dumplings made by Miss Tang¡¯s mother.

    The corner of Lu Qingyi¡¯s mouth twitched, she looked at Tang Yaxin as though she were a fool.

    There¡¯s no need to show off their good relationship, right?

    There¡¯s a time and place for showing off, okay?

    Xu Boyan returned to Kyoto early this morning, Tang Yaxin didn¡¯t get even a tidbit of information about it, so why show off to her now?

    "What¡¯s wrong? Are you jealous? Don¡¯t worry, I won¡¯t try to snatch Brother Xu from you." sea??h th§× ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Tang Yaxin said, half-jokingly.

    Her smiling eyes seemed to say: If I wanted to snatch him from you, you would surely lose.

 Chapter 71 - 071 I just need a score of 650_1

    Chapter 71: 071 I just need a score of 650_1"Xu Boyan is not here."

    Lu Qingyi remained silent for a while before she slowly spoke.

    "Qingyi, you¡¯re not really afraid that I¡¯ll snatch Brother Xu from you, are you?"

    Tang Yaxin looked at Lu Qingyi with a teasing smile in her eyes.

    It was clear that she didn¡¯t believe what Lu Qingyi was saying.

    "You do whatever you want." Lu Qingyi decided not to bother explaining.

    "You sure have a lot of free time."

    Suddenly, Lu Qingyi stared at Tang Yaxin.

    Her tone was icy cold.

    "Are you blaming me for coming to see Brother Xu?"

    Tang Yaxin¡¯s voice revealed a hint of grievance. She bit her lips gently and looked at Lu Qingyi with wide-open eyes.

    "I have a short patience."

    Lu Qingyi left behind a baffling comment before striding away.

    Left standing in bewilderment, Tang Yaxin watched Lu Qingyi¡¯s retreating figure, completely confused.

    "Miss Tang... "

    Xu Yi came out of the small shop. When he saw Tang Yaxin standing outside the door, his expression subtly changed.

    Tang Yaxin¡¯s image in his mind deteriorated significantly.

    "Xu Yi, is Brother Xu here?" Tang Yaxin asked softly with a light laugh.

    "Master Xu returned to Kyoto this morning; he will be back after a while."

    Xu Yi replied bluntly.

    Tang Yaxin¡¯s heart sank. Recalling what she had just said to Lu Qingyi, she felt extremely embarrassed.

    Lu Qingyi knew what wasn¡¯t known to her.

    Certainly, Lu Qingyi must be laughing at her in her mind.

    "I didn¡¯t know."

    Unable to conceal her sadness, Tang Yaxin gently shook her head.

    "Miss Tang, are you the person behind the video?"

    Xu Yi found it hard to believe. Perhaps it was because the image that Tang Yaxin projected in his mind was too kind; he couldn¡¯t believe that she would do such a thing.

    "What video?"

    Tang Yaxin feigned confusion, her heart fluttering in trepidation.

    "Miss Lu¡¯s video." Xu Yi was a straightforward person who spoke his mind directly.

    "Ah, what video is that of hers?"

    Tang Yaxin tilted her head, pretending to be puzzled, and asked.

    Her heart felt as if it was in her throat.

    "The video was deleted by Miss Lu. She even found the IP address and the name of the person who operated it."

    Xu Yi frowned, staring at Tang Yaxin.

    Lu Qingyi deleted it herself?

    At first, Tang Yaxin found it unbelievable, but then she started to feel panicky.

    How could Lu Qingyi be so capable?

    ¡ª¡ª

    "Qingyi, I am really sorry."

    The principal had arrived early and was pacing back and forth nervously in front of Class 20¡¯s door, wringing his hands.

    Seeing Lu Qingyi, his eyes lit up, and he apologized with a slightly regretful tone.

    Lu Qingyi kept her hands in her pockets, her expression cold.

    "Tang Yaxin said she wants to learn more about science. She felt that your explanations were very good and asked me for the video. At the moment, I didn¡¯t think too much."

    The principal spoke in an apologetic tone, looking at Lu Qingyi as if he was the student instead.

    "Hmm." Lu Qingyi sneered, an icy chill creeping into her features.

    She was rather irritated.

    "Since the post has been deleted, try not to worry too much about it."

    The principal looked uncertainly at Lu Qingyi. S§×ar?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Lu Qingyi was silent. She just looked at the principal coldly. "I could make someone accountable for this."

    She chuckled lightly and walked into the classroom, her hands still in her pockets, significantly laid back as usual.

    [Little Buddy, are you okay?]

    Her phone vibrated suddenly. Lu Qingyi took out her phone and looked at the message in the WeChat window, a smile curling up her lips.

    Principal: "..."

    It seemed that she didn¡¯t take him seriously, did she?

    High school students are not allowed to bring mobile phones, One High School was not so strict, they just stipulated the students cannot play on the mobile phone during class time and the students have to put away their phones obediently when they see a teacher.

    [I¡¯m fine.]

    Lu Qingyi replied to Xu Boyan¡¯s message.

    It must¡¯ve been Xu Yi who reported the matter to Xu Boyan, otherwise, he wouldn¡¯t have known.

    [If you have a problem, tell me, I¡¯ll solve it for you.]

    Xu Boyan¡¯s message came over very quickly.

    Lu Qingyi looked at the message, her heart warming instantly. Besides her grandmother, no one had ever spoken these words to her in her life.

    She had always been used to being independent, dealing with her problems alone, and living alone.

    "Sis Qing, how do I solve this problem?"

    Luo Jia laid her homework book behind Lu Qingyi and asked, her lips slightly pursed.

    The college entrance exam was nearing, she needed to practice more questions urgently.

    "Don¡¯t think too much about it, treat it like a regular exam."

    Lu Qingyi glanced at the question on the workbook, her expression indifferent.

    "Sis Qing, don¡¯t you feel anything at all?"

    As time drew near, Luo Jia felt increasingly suffocated and suppressed mentally.

    Perhaps it was exam stress syndrome.

    "No."

    Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t even lift her eyes, her hand writing swiftly on the paper.

    "Sis Qing, you are definitely going to be the top scholar in this year¡¯s college entrance exam."

    Luo Jia looked at Lu Qingyi with a hopeful expression on her face.

    Lu Qingyi never paid any attention in class, scored full marks in mock exams, and explained concepts better than teachers. Luo Jia strongly believed that no one but Lu Qingyi could be the top scholar in this year¡¯s college entrance exam.

    "No."

    Lu Qingyi put down her pen, slowly shaking her head.

    The college entrance exam top scholar? She was not interested.

    She had already been awarded top scholar in the college entrance exams once, she didn¡¯t have any interest in being awarded again, sometimes one has to give others a chance.

    Luo Jia: "..."

    She was now at a loss for words.

    "Understand?"

    Lu Qingyi was so lazy, she preferred to write rather than speak.

    "I don¡¯t quite understand this part."

    Luo Jia furrowed her brows.

    Lu Qingyi heaved a small sigh and began to explain the problem to Luo Jia.

    "Sis Qing, why don¡¯t you go to Hadrick?"

    Once she understood, Luo Jia again began to question out of curiosity.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s current grades should make her a strong candidate for Hadrick.

    "I don¡¯t want to go."

    Lu Qingyi played with her pen absentmindedly.

    "But the medical college admission cut-off score is only 650."

    Luo Jia felt it was a pity. The medical college admission cut-off score was lower than that for Beijing University.

    Her goal was Beijing University and she just barely qualified based on her current grades. However, she always felt that it would be inappropriate if Lu Qingyi went to the medical college while she managed to get into Beijing University.

    "Oh, then I¡¯ll aim for 650."

    Lu Qingyi played with her pen, casually replying.

    Her tone was as casual as if she were saying, ¡¯I have already eaten.¡¯

    Luo Jia: "..."

    Surely, elites were different. While others were saying ¡¯I wonder if I can score 650,¡¯ Lu Qingyi was saying ¡¯I¡¯ll just aim to get 650.¡¯

    Just aim...

    Ordinary people like them couldn¡¯t understand the world of an elite.

    However, Luo Jia did not take Lu Qingyi¡¯s words to heart.

    Many people strive to improve their scores, aiming to perform better in their exams. She never expected Lu Qingyi to be an exception.

    When the college entrance exam results were released, Luo Jia held her score, which was higher than Lu Qingyi¡¯s. Looking again at the total score on Lu Qingyi¡¯s report card, she felt as if her entire mental state was collapsing.

 Chapter 72 - 072 Itâ€™s simple, get out of my sight_1

    Chapter 72: 072 It¡¯s simple, get out of my sight_1Without Xu Boyan¡¯s voice in her ear, Lu Qingyi felt a slight, unexplainable emptiness as though something was missing.

    Lu Qingyi was twirling her pen, staring out of the window with an indifferent expression.

    "Qingyi, someone is looking for you."

    Xun Hanyu gave Lu Qingyi¡¯s desk a little knock and said in a low voice.

    Lu Qingyi gave no response, still staring out of the window.

    Xun Hanyu: "..."

    What was she so absorbed in?

    "Qingyi..."

    Xun Hanyu raised his voice.

    "What is it?"

    Lu Qingyi turned her head, sounding quite dissatisfied.

    Xun Hanyu: "..."

    So it seemed that Lu Qingyi had not heard a word he said.

    "There¡¯s someone outside looking for you." Xun Hanyu repeated.

    "Oh."

    Lu Qingyi glanced out the window but didn¡¯t move.

    Xun Hanyu: "..."

    She had her own thoughts that he couldn¡¯t fathom.

    "Qingyi, I¡¯m sorry."

    Unable to cope with Lu Qingyi not coming out, Tang Yaxin, who was waiting anxiously, walked in.

    Lu Qingyi responded, "Oh."

    Tang Yaxin: "..."

    What kind of attitude was that?

    "I didn¡¯t mean to release that video. My computer got a sudden virus. I just found out about it. I¡¯m really sorry."

    Tang Yaxin bowed in apology three times, her gentle voice was full of regret.

    Lu Qingyi: "..."

    Was she really supposed to believe such a cheap explanation?

    Hmm, this was quite interesting.

    Her finger tapped casually on the desk.

    As the weather got hotter, she felt more and more irritable.

    "Whatever compensation you want, I can give you. I really didn¡¯t do it on purpose."

    Tang Yaxin¡¯s attitude looked sincerely remorseful as she continued to emphasize her mistake.

    "Compensation?"

    Lu Qingyi softly murmured these two words, her lips curling into a cold smile.

    Compensation?

    Did she need it?

    "My family is from Kyoto, quite prominent. I can get you anything you want."

    Tang Yaxin spoke softly with a gentle tone.

    Kyoto?

    Prominent family?

    Some of the students who heard this began to stir, looking at Tang Yaxin enviously.

    Kyoto was an incomparable city to their own. Anyone who was considered prominent in Kyoto was definitely quite wealthy.

    Many people understood what this meant and wondered what Lu Qingyi would demand.

    "It¡¯s simple. Get out of my sight."

    Lu Qingyi got up slowly with her hands resting on the table, her lips parted slightly, her voice was cold.

    She was always upfront about her dislike for certain people.

    Tang Yaxin: "..."

    Didn¡¯t Lu Qingyi have any demands at all?

    "Not interested in playing with you."

    Quite irritated, Lu Qingyi kicked her chair under the table, walked around Tang Yaxin, and left the classroom.

    Tang Yaxin: "..."

    She¡¯s wild.

    Why was Xu Boyan attracted to such a character?

    Tang Yaxin bit her lips, feeling unwilling to accept this.

    "Lu Qingyi?"

    Just as Lu Qingyi stepped outside the classroom, someone stopped her. The tone was questioning.

    "Get out of my way."

    Lu Qingyi looked at the person in front of her for a few seconds, her tone icy.

    "You must be Lu Qingyi, right?"

    Xiao Yi looked at the girl in front of him, a hint of awe in his eyes.

    She was really pretty.

    Ever since he learned that Lu Qingyi had scored full marks, he would pretend to pass by the class, trying to "bump into" Lu Qingyi.

    For several days in a row, but he still had not seen her.

    Short hair, attractive, aloof.

    The girl in front of him must be Lu Qingyi, right?

    Lu Qingyi did not speak, her left hand in her pocket, her right hand hanging by her side, her expression indifferent.

    "Are you going to Hardrick University?"

    Upon meeting Lu Qingyi¡¯s gaze, Xiao Yi was taken aback.

    What kind of eyes were those? They were so stunning, like a glimmering constellation, yet so cold that they stopped people in their tracks.

    Somehow, he blurted out the question.

    Hardrick University was his dream.

    His non-affluent family motivated him to work hard, aiming for Hardrick University.

    Having heard of many successful people graduating from Hardrick University, Xiao Yi had always told himself since he was a child if he wanted to have a better future, he must get admission there.

    "I¡¯m not."

    Lu Qingyi felt it was really bizarre, her eyelids languidly lifting.

    She didn¡¯t recognise the stranger.

    What was odd to her was why everyone kept asking similar questions?

    Questions about Hardrick University.

    Yes, Hardrick University is a great university. But what each person pursues is not necessarily the same. Hardrick University can¡¯t possibly be everyone¡¯s dream.

    "Why?"

    After a moment of silence, Xiao Yi looked at Lu Qingyi in disbelief.

    There were no fluctuations in her voice, which remained plain.

    "Get out of my way."

    Lu Qingyi furrowed her eyebrows, clearly annoyed. sea??h th§× novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    She didn¡¯t want to answer these trivial questions.

    "Can you help explain the questions to me?"

    Xiao Yi didn¡¯t move and he asked hesitantly after a while.

    He felt that there were many things that he still didn¡¯t understand and, surprisingly, wanted to get closer to Lu Qingyi.

    It¡¯s easier to communicate among people of the same age.

    "I have no time."

    Lu Qingyi frowned even more deeply.

    He really didn¡¯t get the hint.

    Xiao Yi: "..."

    She¡¯s really cold.

    He always thought that he was the aloof one in school, but Lu Qingyi was even colder.

    "Err...Qingyi has a bad temper."

    Jiang Yumeng poked her head out of the classroom and said.

    With Lu Qingyi clearly looking so annoyed and Xiao Yi still standing in her way, Jiang Yumeng was really afraid that Lu Qingyi might do something drastic in the next moment.

    She stared for quite a while before finally unable to bear it any longer.

    Xiao Yi: "..."

    He noticed and moved a few steps to the right.

    As Lu Qingyi was about to leave, her phone in her pocket vibrated.

    She took out her phone and looked at the message, a faint smile curling the corners of her lips.

    It was a message from Xu Boyan.

    It was short and had only a few words:

    [Kid, I¡¯ll bring you White Rabbit Candy tomorrow.]

    Lu Qingyi kept her lips slightly curved, her restless heart instantly smoothed out, and her mood instantly uplifted.

    He was coming back. That was nice.

    He mentioned that he would be away for a week but today was only the third day.

    Xiao Yi paused slightly, his eyes fixed on the smile on Lu Qingyi¡¯s lips, his heart skipping a beat.

    When someone with such a cold demeanor smiled, it was really beautiful, just like the blossoming of spring flowers.

    "Eh, Qingyi..."

    As Jiang Yumeng peered over, Lu Qingyi had already dimmed her phone screen.

    Knowing that the small store owner was not around these few days, Jiang Yumeng guessed that the message must have been from Xu Boyan. Curiously, she wanted to see what the message was.

    "I¡¯m leaving."

    She put her phone back in her pocket. She had been speaking to Jiang Yumeng.

 Chapter 73: Everyone likes to ask her this question_1

    Chapter 73: Everyone likes to ask her this question_1"Is she really that brave?"

    Xiao Yi looked at Lu Qingyi¡¯s retreating figure, then turned to ask Jiang Yumeng.

    "Ah, I still don¡¯t know what could possibly scare Sister Qing."

    Jiang Yumeng was somewhat dazed, her heart surging with excitement.

    Ah ah ah ah ah ah ah...

    You must know, Xiao Yi, the top student at their school, is quite handsome but also quite aloof, rarely taking the initiative to greet others.

    Jiang Yumeng felt incredibly lucky, all thanks to Lu Qingyi¡¯s awe-inspiring bravery.

    Xiao Yi didn¡¯t speak, his eyes dimmed a notch, he clenched his fist and then turned to leave.

    Yeah, what would the daughters of those rich families have to fear?

    Scared of their phones being confiscated?

    If confiscated, they can just buy another

    Xiao Yi couldn¡¯t make out the brand of the phone in her hand, but he was certain it was very expensive.

    For the first time in his life, Xiao Yi felt inferior, extremely inferior.

    The gap between the rich and the poor.

    Jiang Yumeng scratched her head, then walked into the classroom.

    ¡ª¡ª

    "Miss Lu, this is for you."

    Xu Yi handed a black bag to Lu Qingyi.

    "What is it?" Lu Qingyi raised an eyebrow.

    Inside the bag, a CD album lay silently.

    Lu Qingyi: "..."

    "I¡¯ve heard that girls your age like this kind of stuff. I wasn¡¯t very nice to you before. Consider this as my apology."

    Xu Yi scratched the back of his head embarassedly and smiled shyly.

    Ever since he found out that Lu Qingyi was incredibly skilled at computer technology, he had changed his opinion of her, and felt the need to apologize for his previous poor behaviour

    Upon reflection, it seemed like Xu Yi had always been the one to take the initiative.

    "It¡¯s Yu Wei¡¯s album, the singer who¡¯s really hot these days. His albums are in high demand."

    Xu Yi deliberately reminded her.

    He was not too interested in these young celebrities, but he often saw teen girls discussing him.

    Of course he knew that girls her age were generally into idol worship, and Lu Qingyi should be no exception, right?

    "Thank you, but I¡¯m not a fan."

    Lu Qingyi only took a glance at the album before packing it away, her expression was rather indifferent.

    She didn¡¯t like accepting gifts from others, perhaps it was because Xu Yi was associated with Xu Boyan, she didn¡¯t think about returning it.

    "Miss Lu, don¡¯t girls your age all love following celebrities?"

    Xu Yi was somewhat surprised.

    "Perhaps."

    Lu Qingyi responded indifferently.

    Before coming to this school, she had almost no interaction with people her own age, so she wasn¡¯t sure.

    Xu Yi: "..."

    Okay, Lu Qingyi really is a bit different.

    Xu Yi wondered, was it her unique qualities that caught the attention of Xu Boyan?

    After observing her, Xu Yi found out that a lot of Lu Qingyi¡¯s habits didn¡¯t follow the norm.

    "Miss Lu, are you planning on going to Hardrick University?"

    Of course Xu Yi was unaware of Xu Boyan and Lu Qingyi¡¯s conversations.

    "No, I¡¯m going to the medical college."

    Lu Qingyi was a little speechless, wondering why everyone liked to ask her this question.

    She was somewhat drained.

    "Hardrick University is the highest learning institute."

    Xu Yi thought Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t know this, so he deliberately reminded her.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s grades were so good, it would be a real pity if she didn¡¯t go to Hardrick University.

    Xu Boyan also came out of Hardrick, it¡¯s the highest institution, a place where many people dream of going.

    It¡¯s said that those who enter Hardrick University don¡¯t have to worry about the rest of their life.

    Indeed, Hardrick University symbolises prestige and wealth.

    "Hmm."

    Lounging in her chair, Lu Qingyi responded listlessly, sounding extremely uninterested.

    She held her phone in her hand, her fingers tapping on the keyboard, clearly in the middle of replying to a message.

    Xu Yi: "..."

    Wait, Miss Lu, is this your attitude?

    "I won¡¯t come for dinner tonight."

    She turned off her phone screen and looked up at Xu Yi.

    When Xu Boyan wasn¡¯t around, Xu Yi was the one to order takeout for all of Lu Qingyi¡¯s meals. Sear?h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "I have something to do."

    Before Xu Yi could ask, Lu Qingyi spoke first, then picked up the album that Xu Yi had given her and walked out.

    Xu Yi: "..."

    ¡ª¡ª

    "Qingyi sister, what is this?"

    As Lu Qingyi walked into the classroom and casually put the black bag on the table, Jiang Yumeng asked curiously.

    "It¡¯s an album."

    Lu Qingyi was quite indifferent, she barely lifted her eyelids to respond.

    "An album? Can I take a look?"

    Jiang Yumeng looked like a curious kid.

    She was curious to know who the idol of Lu Qingyi, who usually acted so cool, might be.

    Lu Qingyi: "Go ahead."

    "Ah! It¡¯s Brother Yu, my God, Qingyi, where did you get this album? I¡¯ve been envious for a long time but couldn¡¯t grab one."

    Jiang Yumeng¡¯s eyes lit up when she saw what was in the bag, she couldn¡¯t help but shout out loud.

    Yu Wei, known as the national brother, is both handsome and has a good voice. Many of his albums get snapped up in a short time, they¡¯re particularly popular.

    Lu Qingyi: "It was given to me..."

    Looking at the excited Jiang Yumeng, Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t understand her feelings at all. She simply didn¡¯t get it.

    People who don¡¯t chase celebrities can never understand the feelings of those who do.

    "Qingyi, can I borrow it?"

    Jiang Yumeng clung to the album with affection, looking pitifully at Lu Qingyi.

    This was an album she¡¯d craved for ages, wanted to buy, but unfortunately, she never had the chance to get one.

    Her eyes were shining at the sight of the album.

    Lu Qingyi: "I¡¯ll just give it to you..."

    Lu Qingyi watched Jiang Yumeng silently for a few seconds, and carelessly dropped the sentence.

    She had no interest in that so-called Yu Wei, nor any interest in that kind of singer celebrity

    I¡¯ll give it to you...

    I¡¯ll give it to you...

    I¡¯ll give it to you...

    Jiang Yumeng pulled at her ear, somewhat doubting if she had misheard.

    Jiang Yumeng then asked uncertainly: "Qingyi, what did you just say?"

    "If you like it, take it."

    Lu Qingyi said flatly, without any emotional fluctuations.

    "Ah! Are you serious, Qingyi?"

    Jiang Yumeng was a bit stupefied. The thing she had been craving for so long and failed to snatch up, Lu Qingyi was just going to give it to her?

    You have to know that it¡¯s really hard to snatch Yu Wei¡¯s albums. She stayed up late and all, but still couldn¡¯t get one. You could see how huge Yu Wei¡¯s fan base is.

    Lu Qingyi: "Yeah."

    "Oh my God, Qingyi, you¡¯re amazing. I love you so much."

    Jiang Yumeng excitedly blew a kiss to Lu Qingyi, completely ecstatic.

    If she had wings, she would probably want to fly into the sky.

    Lu Qingyi: "..."

    Is there any need to be so excited?

    "I need to step out, won¡¯t be coming back in the afternoon."

    Lu Qingyi got up and walked out of the classroom with her cellphone.

    "Oh, oh."

    Jiang Yumeng was still caught up in the excitement of getting the album and didn¡¯t snap back to reality. She didn¡¯t even notice what Lu Qingyi had said.

    Wait, she won¡¯t be back in the afternoon?

    When Jiang Yumeng finally realized what was happening, she was totally stunned.

    Qingyi is too much, she doesn¡¯t even ask for leave when she skips class.

    But it¡¯s fine, even the principal dares not say anything to Lu Qingyi.

    Alas, it seems these days if you have good grades, the school doesn¡¯t dare say anything.

 Chapter 74 - 074Lu Qingyi: Not Checked_1

    Chapter 74: 074Lu Qingyi: Not Checked_1Jinju Building.

    Lu Qingyi looked at the sign on her phone, then stepped inside.

    Jinju Building was the best restaurant in Jin City, where the prices were quite high.

    "Miss Lu, welcome. Please, this way."

    The receptionist¡¯s eyes lit up when she saw Lu Qingyi. She rushed out from behind the counter to greet her.

    Lu Qingyi nodded indifferently, "Hmm."

    "Do you need me to reserve a private room for you?"

    The receptionist was exceptionally cordial.

    Lu Qingyi: "No need, I¡¯m meeting someone."

    "Alright, just let me know if there¡¯s anything you need."

    The receptionist had nothing more to say and gestured for her to proceed.

    205.

    Lu Qingyi pushed open the door to the private room, her expression cold.

    "You¡¯re here, kiddo?"

    A middle-aged man in his thirties was sitting in the room and broke into a smile when he heard the door open.

    "I asked you not to seek me out."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s expression remained unchanged, her words cold.

    She pulled out a chair and sat down across from the man, her face still frosty.

    "Your favorite."

    Yong Hao slid a dish of fried green peppers in front of Lu Qingyi as he began to speak slowly.

    "Get to the point."

    Lu Qingyi held herself still, her elbow propped on the table.

    "Let¡¯s eat first." Yong Hao didn¡¯t say another word, instead, pointing to the dishes that filled the table.

    "Get to the point."

    Her patience was always limited, and her eyes filled with impatience after repeating herself twice.

    "The Hacker League needs you."

    Yong Hao dropped the pretense and got straight to the point.

    "As I¡¯ve said before, I¡¯ll join, but I won¡¯t get involved."

    Lu Qingyi tapped her fingers lightly on the table, a rhythm that was perfectly timed. She showed a hint of coldness at the corners of her lips.

    She was especially lazy, with no interest in taking charge.

    "The Hacker League¡¯s defense system might not hold up."

    Yong Hao¡¯s face was filled with worry, and he sighed slightly.

    "Even a lame excuse should sound plausible."

    Lu Qingyi scoffed coldly. The hackers in the Hacker League were top-notch. How could their defense system be so weak?

    Yong Hao was the leader of the Hacker League and had always wished for Lu Qingyi to take over. However, she had never aspired to such a position.

    Was this another cheap excuse to try to hand her the leadership role?

    "Girl, I¡¯m getting old."

    Having been called out, Yong Hao sighed softly.

    Lu Qingyi: "Thirty years old."

    Yong Hao: "..."

    Okay, what does it take to get her to say yes?

    "You haven¡¯t taken a job in a long time."

    Yong Hao changed the topic.

    Whenever Lu Qingyi took a job, the Hacker League also made a profit. Since her rates were high, her not taking contracts was a significant loss for the Hacker League.

    "I¡¯m not short on money."

    She poured herself a cup of tea and started speaking slowly.

    Yong Hao: "..."

    Well, you may not be short on money, but I am!

    "Your ultimate purpose."

    Lu Qingyi knew that everything Yong Hao had said before was just filler. He hadn¡¯t yet gotten to the point.

    "Someone is willing to pay a high price for you to help find Doctor L."

    The topic of Doctor L wasn¡¯t convenient to discuss over the phone. Since Yong Hao was in Jin City to take care of some matters anyway, he simply asked Lu Qingyi to meet him.

    "Doctor L?" Lu Qingyi muttered the name to herself, chuckling softly.

    "Haven¡¯t you helped Doctor L hide his tracks before?"

    Yong Hao naturally wouldn¡¯t associate Doctor L with Lu Qingyi, especially when her blank identity had already been such a shock to him.

    When he first discovered that Lu Qingyi was "Blank," she was still an underage, delicate girl.

    Who would have thought that the illustrious Blank of the Hacker League was a girl who was not yet twenty years old?

    Keeping such a secret was truly unbearable.

    Lu Qingyi raised an eyebrow: "And then?"

    "It should be easy for you to investigate."

    Yong Hao suggested, presuming that investigating Doctor L should be much simpler since Lu Qingyi had contact with him in the past.

    "I won¡¯t investigate." Lu Qingyi refused without batting an eye.

    Investigate herself?

    Was she that bored?

    "This much."

    Yong Hao raised three fingers.

    Money is tempting to everyone, especially considering his recent financial struggles.

    Lu Qingyi: "Thirtymillion?"

    "No, three billion." Yong Hao seemed rather excited.

    This was not a small sum, but a fortune.

    One had to admire those willing to put down such a deposit. They must really be loaded to offer such a generous sum without hesitation.

    "Oh." Lu Qingyi blinked, her surprise evident, yet unexpressed.

    More money than brains.

    "Sis, aren¡¯t you the least bit tempted?"

    Considering Lu Qingyi¡¯s casual attitude, Yong Hao started calling her ¡¯Sis¡¯. How many could maintain their composure in the face of such wealth?

    "It¡¯s okay." Lu Qingyi took a sip of her tea, her expression placid.

    She didn¡¯t have a solid concept of money. Anyway, she was not lacking in it, and when she did need money, she had plenty of ways to earn it.

    Yong Hao: "..."

    Could it be that he was too much of a gold-digger?

    A girl not yet twenty was able to be more composed than him.

    "Kid, it¡¯s been a long time since you¡¯ve made money for the Hacker League."

    The orders from the Hacker League would all bring profits to the hacker team. It had been nearly half a year since Lu Qingyi last took an order.

    "How much do you need?"

    Taking an order was equivalent to making money for the Hacker League. Lu Qingyi cast a glance at Yong Hao and asked.

    Over the past half a year, Yong Hao hadn¡¯t purposely reminded her to take orders. He was probably short on money now.

    "What?" Yong Hao was caught off guard.

    "How much money are you short? Send me your bank details, and I¡¯ll send it. I¡¯m not taking this job." sea??h th§× N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Lu Qingyi clarified her stance.

    Investigate Doctor L? That was never going to happen.

    Yong Hao: "One billion."

    "Send me the account number, and I¡¯ll transfer it."

    Lu Qingyi showed no discernible emotional change.

    She might as well have been saying: Have you eaten today?

    Yong Hao: "..."

    What a big shot. She didn¡¯t even blink when transferring one billion yuan.

    It was time for him to hold onto Lu Qingyi¡¯s coattails. He wouldn¡¯t have to worry about borrowing money later.

    "Alright, and there¡¯s no need to pay it back."

    After making the transfer, Lu Qingyi added another condition casually.

    Yong Hao: "..."

    What on earth did he just hear?

    No need to pay it back.

    Right, she was indeed a big shot.

    No wonder she didn¡¯t bat an eyelid when confronted with three billion yuan. A person who could hand out a billion without flinching surely wouldn¡¯t give a hoot about three billion yuan.

    "Enjoy your meal, I¡¯m heading back to school."

    Lu Qingyi picked up a piece of green pepper with her chopsticks but set them down immediately after. "The food¡¯s alright, I suppose, but I¡¯ve tasted better in takeaway."

    The food from a mere takeaway that Xu Yi ordered every day tasted much better. Could Jinju Building¡¯s quality be inferior to that curb-side shop?

    Lu Qingyi fell into contemplation.

    "Ah, girl..."

    Yong Hao tried to stop Lu Qingyi, but she had already walked far away.

    She was a picky eater. Having only tasted the food once, she was already prepared to leave. No wonder she was so thin.

 Chapter 75 - 075 I miss you_1

    Chapter 75: 075 I miss you_1The next day, Lu Qingyi went downstairs as usual, but froze the instant she saw the man standing not far away.

    The man looked weary from traveling, holding a boutique bag in his hand and smiling at her.

    Xu Boyan.

    Lu Qingyi curled up her lips and headed towards him.

    Lu Qingyi: "You¡¯re up early."

    She knew he was coming back today but didn¡¯t expect him to be back this early. What a surprise.

    "I missed you." The man pulled her into his arms, his chin resting on her shoulder, his warm breath caressing her neck.

    When one doesn¡¯t have someone they like, solitude feels good, with no concerns or attachments. S~ea??h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    When you truly like someone, you want to spend every second with them, every day apart feels like an eternity.

    Xu Boyan never thought he would one day miss someone so much.

    "I¡¯ve missed you too."

    Lu Qingyi gently placed her hand on Xu Boyan¡¯s back.

    Without Xu Boyan around, her life felt unfamiliar, and her heart felt empty.

    "Here is your candy."

    After a while, Xu Boyan released Lu Qingyi and handed her the bag he was holding with a gentle smile.

    "White Rabbit?"

    Lu Qingyi took the bag, looking slightly puzzled, she asked.

    The candy wrapper still featured the rabbit she was familiar with, but instead of white, the wrapper was now colorful.

    It was beautiful.

    "Yes, do you like it?"

    The candy was still the original flavor, he had only designed the wrapping paper and had his subordinates make it.

    "I love it."

    Lu Qingyi laughed.

    She was fond of the beautiful candies.

    "Glad you like it. I¡¯ll cook you breakfast."

    Xu Boyan ruffled the girl¡¯s hair, then took her hand and led her towards the small shop.

    Looking at the golden boy and jade girl walking towards him, Xu Yi felt embarrassed.

    Xu Boyan had undoubtedly sought out Lu Qingyi as soon as he returned.

    Xu Yi sighed inwardly at the high status Lu Qingyi held in Xu Boyan¡¯s heart.

    Xu seems to have fallen for an ordinary girl.

    As Xu Boyan was cooking, Lu Qingyi sat on the sofa with her phone.

    Xu Yi: "..."

    Why did he feel like he was watching Xu Boyan and Lu Qingyi¡¯s married life? The man seemed somewhat subservient.

    "Did Brother Xu come back?"

    Tang Yaxin carried a thermos and gave Xu Yi a gentle smile.

    She had coaxed out the news of Xu Boyan¡¯s return from her brother.

    "He¡¯s back." Xu Yi was not a liar.

    "Where is he?" Tang Yaxin¡¯s smile was gentle as she asked softly.

    She was dressed beautifully today, in a white tassel dress with her hair draped over her shoulders, a delicate makeup accentuating her face, exuding an air of dainty femininity typical to the women of southern China.

    Xu Yi: "Xu¡¯s in the kitchen."

    The kitchen?

    Tang Yaxin was utterly taken aback but still asked with a smile, "What¡¯s he doing in the kitchen?"

    Xu Yi: "Cooking, he¡¯s making breakfast for Miss Lu."

    What else could be done in the kitchen apart from cooking?

    Xu Yi deliberately reiterated his point.

    Tang Yaxin¡¯s smile froze for a moment. Xu Boyan was actually cooking breakfast for Lu Qingyi.

    He, who seemed so superior and detached from worldly matters, was actually cooking for a girl from a small place.

    What right did Lu Qingyi have?

    Tang Yaxin bit her lip and asked, "Can I go in?"

    "Sure." Xu Yi had no reason to stop Tang Yaxin.

    His impression of Tang Yaxin, which used to be quite good, had slightly dropped.

    "Qingyi."

    As soon as Tang Yaxin walked in, she saw Lu Qingyi playing with her phone, her feet propped up on the table.

    Such a rude posture, where was the womanliness? Why would Xu Boyan like such a girl?

    It wouldn¡¯t be much of an issue if a man acted this way, but it appeared extremely coarse when a woman did.

    Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t even bother to glance at her, she kept playing with her phone, remaining silent.

    "It¡¯s not proper to sit like that. A girl should behave with elegance whether she¡¯s standing or sitting."

    Although Tang Yaxin was quite bothered by Lu Qingyi¡¯s attitude, she still advised her softly.

    Lu Qingyi glanced up at her, sweeping her cold eyes over Tang Yaxin.

    "A girl should be gentle. Brother Xu¡¯s mom likes gentle girls. You don¡¯t quite seem like a girl right now, Brother Xu¡¯s mom wouldn¡¯t like that."

    Tang Yaxin spoke softly. Her words were full of allusions to her close relationship with Xu Boyan¡¯s mom.

    Lu Qingyi raised an eyebrow. "Does his mom like you?"

    On one hand, she said his mom likes gentle girls, on the other, she said his mom wouldn¡¯t like this.

    Quite annoying.

    She and Xu Boyan were just boyfriend and girlfriend at this point, meeting parents was a long way off. Future developments were still uncertain.

    Lu Qingyi wasn¡¯t one to bear grudges. If that day were to really arrive, she would leave Xu Boyan.

    Having one pair of parents who don¡¯t like her is enough, she doesn¡¯t want to have a pair of in-laws who feel the same.

    That would be very tiring.

    "His mother watched me grow up, she likes me for sure. In her eyes, I¡¯m like her daughter."

    Tang Yaxin sounded a little smug. She gently curled her lips into a gentle smile.

    In fact, Xu Boyan¡¯s mother didn¡¯t like her that much.

    But that¡¯s okay, as long as Lu Qingyi doesn¡¯t know, right?

    "Darling, time for dinner."

    Just as Lu Qingyi was about to respond, she was interrupted by Xu Boyan¡¯s voice.

    Xu Boyan walked out of the kitchen carrying a plate, a gentle smile hanging on his lips.

    Making a meal for his sweetheart was a very blissful thing indeed.

    "Brother Xu, my mom made dumplings."

    Tang Yaxin pretended she didn¡¯t see the plate Xu Boyan was holding and pointed to her own insulated box, "I know you like them, so I brought some."

    She was jealous, jealous that Lu Qingyi got to eat the food Xu Boyan personally cooked.

    Those familiar with Xu Boyan knew he disliked kitchens, so he seldom entered them.

    "Hmm."

    Xu Boyan¡¯s smile disappeared as he replied indifferently.

    He was quite displeased.

    "I knew you would like them, so I especially brought them for you."

    Tang Yaxin looked at Xu Boyan and spoke softly.

    "Darling, do you like dumplings?"

    Xu Boyan put the dish on the table and asked Lu Qingyi with a doting expression.

    He grew up with Tang Gaozhuo, whose mother was also his mother¡¯s best friend. He often ate at the Tangs¡¯, sincerely enjoying the dumplings made by Mrs. Tang.

    "They¡¯re okay."

    Lu Qingyi glanced at Tang Yaxin and responded softly.

    Maintaining her smile, Tang Yaxin¡¯s heart turned green with jealousy.

    Xu Boyan¡¯s different treatments let her know how important Lu Qingyi was to him, while she seemed to be dispensable.

    He was so cold to her, yet so tender to Lu Qingyi.

 Chapter 76 - 076 She is allergic to shrimp_1

    Chapter 76: 076 She is allergic to shrimp_1"If you like, you can try some, my mom¡¯s dumplings are really delicious."

    Tang Yaxin opened the thermos, and with a gentle smile, she spoke to Lu Qingyi.

    Although she felt uncomfortable inside, she had to pretend to be particularly relaxed.

    Although she did not want Lu Qingyi to eat, she dared not say anything in front of Xu Boyan.

    "All right then."

    Lu Qingyi did not hesitate, she picked up the chopsticks and put a dumpling in her mouth.

    The taste was not bad, but Lu Qingyi felt something was strange.

    Gradually, Lu Qingyi felt her arms and back itching, she furrowed her brow and scratched her arm, which was covered in red bumps, it was very itching and uncomfortable.

    "Kid, what¡¯s happening?"

    Seeing Lu Qingyi¡¯s unusual symptoms, Xu Boyan was somewhat anxious, he grabbed Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand and saw that her arm had turned red.

    "Itchy..."

    Lu Qingyi felt that her breathing was becoming difficult, she had a feeling of not being able to catch her breath, and the discomfort was extreme.

    "What did you put in the dumplings?"

    Xu Boyan¡¯s cold eyes swept over Tang Yaxin, his voice tension and chilled.

    "Shrimp..."

    Tang Yaxin involuntarily shrank her neck, Xu Boyan like this was really scary.

    She always knew that Xu Boyan was harsh and frightening, but she had never seen Xu Boyan like this.

    His eyes were cold, as if he was going to skin her alive.

    "You had better hope that nothing happens to her."

    Xu Boyan picked up Lu Qingyi around her waist and hurriedly ran out.

    Lu Qingyi was allergic to shrimp.

    Xu Boyan was somewhat regretful, why did he not taste the dumplings first?

    Xu Yi looked confused as he saw Xu Boyan holding Lu Qingyi running at a breakneck speed, he couldn¡¯t grasp what was happening.

    What happened?

    "Miss Tang, what¡¯s wrong with Master Xu?"

    Xu Yi clearly saw the anxiety and regret on Xu Boyan¡¯s face, it was an emotion he had never had before.

    "Qingyi seems to have an allergic reaction..."

    Tang Yaxin looked somewhat lost, her eyes were fixed on the dumplings in the thermos.

    Thinking of Xu Boyan¡¯s cold words, she felt a chill in her heart.

    She didn¡¯t do it on purpose.

    She did not know that Lu Qingyi was allergic to shrimp, she intended to give the dumplings to Xu Boyan, she did not think of letting Lu Qingyi eat them.

    "Allergic? Are there shrimps in it?"

    Xu Yi asked in surprise.

    He knew Lu Qingyi was allergic to shrimp, and even a gift of lobster that he purchased was tossed away by Xu Boyan because of something Lu Qingyi said.

    "Yes." Tang Yaxin nodded, she closed the thermos, without saying goodbye to Xu Yi, she ran out.

    Xu Boyan really cares a lot about Lu Qingyi.

    ¡ª¡ª

    In the hospital, Xu Boyan held Lu Qingyi in his arms with regret filling his eyes.

    "Sir, please don¡¯t worry too much."

    The nurse was comforting Xu Boyan while setting up the IV for Lu Qingyi.

    Both were talented and good looking, they truly were a match made in heaven.

    The boyfriend was very caring towards the girlfriend.

    "Actually, it¡¯s not necessary."

    Lu Qingyi sighed slightly as she gazed at the two bags hanging from the IV drip, she felt it was a hassle.

    She could manage with just one injection.

    "I shouldn¡¯t have let you eat it." Xu Boyan felt regret as he looked at the red marks on the girl¡¯s arm, his eyes full of guilt.

    If he had eaten first, he would have known it contained shrimp, his girl wouldn¡¯t have to endure this suffering, it pained him to see her like this.

    "It¡¯s not your fault."

    Lu Qingyi shook her head, she was the one who wanted to eat it.

    She was quite naughty when she was a child, she knew she couldn¡¯t eat shrimp, yet she insisted on eating it, resulting in allergies, and she got used to it when she was a child.

    When she was older and sensible, she wasn¡¯t as naughty, and hadn¡¯t had an allergic reaction for a long time, she didn¡¯t react when the symptoms first appeared.

    "Here are the drugs prescribed by the doctor."

    The nurse came over with a bag of medicine, speaking softly.

    "No calcium gluconate?"

    Lu Qingyi took the bag of medication before Xu Boyan, casually flipped through it, and then looked at the nurse.

    The medication is all anti-allergens.

    "I¡¯m not sure, Dr. Lin prescribed these."

    The nurse shook her head, she was just responsible for delivering the medication, she wasn¡¯t sure about the other details.

    "Take them away."

    Lu Qingyi gave the medicine back to the nurse, speaking lightly.

    Although they were anti-allergens, these medications would not help her allergic reactions. Sear?h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "Just give me a bottle of calcium gluconate."

    She quietly instructed.

    Calcium gluconate was very effective for her allergies. She didn¡¯t know if her body was unique or something else, but other drugs were ineffective, only calcium gluconate worked.

    "Huh?" The nurse looked confusedly at Lu Qingyi.

    This wasn¡¯t a restaurant or a supermarket, the doctor prescribed the medication, could she just refuse it?

    What was going on?

    "Kid, you don¡¯t like taking medication?"

    Xu Boyan didn¡¯t understand medicine, but he could tell that it was bitter.

    "This medicine is useless." Lu Qingyi shook her head lightly, speaking with certainty.

    Nurse: "..."

    Are you a doctor?

    "Dr. Lin is the best doctor here."

    The nurse emphasized.

    How could Dr. Lin prescribe useless medicine to patients?

    "The medicine isn¡¯t wrong, but it¡¯s useless to me."

    Lu Qingyi was a doctor herself, she knew her body very well.

    "Miss, I can¡¯t make the decision on this."

    The nurse bit her lip and shook her head slightly.

    She was just a nurse, if something were to happen she wouldn¡¯t know how to take the responsibility.

    "Give me the medicine."

    Lu Qingyi was silent for a few seconds before slowly speaking.

    "Kid, do you understand medicine?" Xu Boyan asked as he messed her hair.

    "A little." Lu Qingyi nodded.

    If Lun Boyan were here, he would probably thoughtlessly blurt out:

    If you understand a little, then all the doctors in the hospital are fools!

    "I forgot to ask for a leave for you."

    Xu Boyan glanced at the clock on the wall, he sounded regretful.

    It had been quite a while since classes started, he was solely concerned about her and even forgot to ask for a leave for her.

    "It¡¯s okay, I don¡¯t need to."

    Lu Qingyi shook her head.

    The principal did not care about her, applying for leave or not was indifferent to him, it didn¡¯t matter if she did or didn¡¯t.

    "That¡¯s true, you are such a good student."

    Xu Boyan chuckled lightly, his voice was low and deep.

    "Kid, how come your hair hasn¡¯t grown at all?"

    The girl¡¯s hair seemed to be the same length as when he first saw her, it seemed like it hadn¡¯t grown at all.

    "My hair grows slow." Lu Qingyi touched her nose, feeling somewhat guilty.

    She couldn¡¯t tell Xu Boyan that the hair on her head would never grow long, could she?

    How can a wig grow long?

 Chapter 77 - 077 blankly refused _1

    Chapter 77: 077 blankly refused _1"Brother Xu, I¡¯m sorry, I really didn¡¯t do it on purpose."

    Tang Yaxin had been standing at the entrance of the convenience store. Seeing Lu Qingyi and Xu Boyan coming back, she quickly stepped forward to speak.

    "It¡¯s okay." Lu Qingyi held onto Xu Boyan¡¯s hand.

    Although she didn¡¯t really like Tang Yaxin, she had to admit that Tang Yaxin didn¡¯t do it deliberately.

    Tang Yaxin didn¡¯t know she was allergic to shrimp, the dumplings were intended for Xu Boyan.

    "You don¡¯t have to bring anything over in the future." Xu Boyan¡¯s voice was cold.

    He wasn¡¯t interested in Tang Yaxin, and he already had a girlfriend. It wasn¡¯t quite right for other women to offer him things.

    "I will tell my mom not to use shrimp meat in the dumplings from now on."

    Tang Yaxin lowered her head as she whispered.

    If she had no reason to get close to Xu Boyan, then what was the significance of her coming to one middle school?

    Xu Boyan: "If I want to eat, I¡¯ll speak to Auntie directly."

    What he implied with his words was that he didn¡¯t want to eat now, but if he wanted to eat in the future he would speak to Tang Yaxin¡¯s mom directly.

    "Understood."

    Tang Yaxin lowered her eyes, her nails digging deeply into her flesh. It was painful, but it seemed as if she couldn¡¯t feel it.

    Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi.

    Why her?

    "The food is cold, let me warm it up."

    Xu Boyan gave Lu Qingyi¡¯s head a little rub before heading into the convenience store.

    Since our kiddo had an allergic reaction after only one dumpling, she didn¡¯t even get to eat breakfast.

    Lu Qingyi: "Alright."

    "Do you think you¡¯re worthy of him?"

    Only after Xu Boyan disappeared from view did Tang Yaxin open her mouth to ask.

    Lu Qingyi raised an eyebrow, "Why not?"

    She never felt she wasn¡¯t worthy of anyone. She believed that she had sufficient merit whoever she was compared to.

    "You aren¡¯t aware of his background, are you? Just because he likes you, doesn¡¯t mean his family will accept you. The gap between your family backgrounds is just too vast."

    Tang Yaxin slowly shook her head as she kept her gaze on Lu Qingyi.

    A Crown Prince of Kyoto and a girl from the slums, their social divide was indeed large.

    So what if Xu Boyan likes Lu Qingyi? Could his parents and the family accept such a girl?

    "It¡¯s enough that he likes me."

    Lu Qingyi remained silent for a few seconds before speaking.

    She didn¡¯t need everyone to like her. As long as Xu Boyan liked her, that was enough.

    If it was a matter of social status, she could pull out one that was worthy of Xu Boyan at any time.

    "Lu Qingyi, you¡¯re too na?ve."

    Tang Yaxin took a deep breath and then turned and left.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s emotions didn¡¯t have much fluctuation. She was exceptionally calm.

    "Kid, the food is warmed."

    Lu Qingyi was still in a daze when Xu Boyan¡¯s voice reached her.

    Lu Qingyi walked inside.

    "Eat more."

    Xu Boyan used chopsticks to pick food for Lu Qingyi.

    "Lord Xu, those from the void definitively declined to undertake the task."

    Xu Yi rushed in with his laptop. His expression was somewhat complicated and somewhat incredulous.

    "The commission was even increased to 500 million, but they still refused!"

    Xu Yi¡¯s face was tense, clearly, he was extremely surprised.

    What did 500 million mean?

    The big boss simply didn¡¯t blink an eye and directly stated that he wouldn¡¯t take on the task.

    Did the void know Doctor L or were they simply wealthy enough to decline such a huge task?

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s chopstick-holding hand paused. She glanced at Xu Yi and frowned.

    "Declined?"

    Xu Boyan¡¯s fingers gently knocked on the table. He furrowed his eyebrows and began to ponder.

    "Word is out from the Hacker League, the void isn¡¯t accepting the mission."

    Xu Yi¡¯s brow was furrowed with seriousness. It would have been simpler to find Doctor L with the help of the void.

    Lu Qingyi asked casually: "What is it that you guys are trying to find?"

    Doctor L?

    "Doctor L." Xu Boyan had no intention of hiding it from Lu Qingyi.

    "Oh."

    Lu Qingyi poked at the white rice with her chopsticks and said nothing.

    The wealthy person who placed the order turned out to be Xu Boyan.

    If he were looking for something else, she would certainly take on the task. But in the matter of Doctor L, that was out of the question.

    "Miss Lu, your computer skills aren¡¯t bad, do you want to give it a try?"

    Xu Yi handed the laptop to Lu Qingyi, saying. Other than Xu Boyan, he had been the one following up on Doctor L¡¯s case. He was very confident that Lu Qingyi¡¯s skills were superior to his own.

    Lu Qingyi: "....."

    No, her computer skills are not amazing at all. Can she refuse?

    "Kid, you know this?"

    Xu Boyan began to smile, his eyes fixed directly on Lu Qingyi.

    He hadn¡¯t realized that the kiddo was so knowledgeable.

    Lu Qingyi touched her nose: "I know a little bit."

    Well, she was rather nervous.

    "Miss Lu, if you only know a bit, what does that make me?"

    Xu Yi stared hard at Lu Qingyi as he spoke. He was sure, he wouldn¡¯t be able to perform the operations Lu Qingyi had performed that day.

    "Hmm?" Xu Boyan glanced at Xu Yi.

    Xu Yi honestly recounted that day¡¯s events from beginning to end to Xu Boyan. He hadn¡¯t completed his previous report.

    Lu Qingyi: "....."

    "Kiddo, next time you have a problem remember to tell me. I¡¯ll help you solve it."

    Xu Boyan ruffled Lu Qingyi¡¯s hair as he spoke.

    He hadn¡¯t realized the kiddo¡¯s computer skills were so adept.

    However, his girl only had to enjoy being pampered; all the difficulties he would take care of.

    Lu Qingyi nodded: "Alright."

    But in fact, she didn¡¯t take much of it in, she was accustomed to solving any problems she encountered herself; she wasn¡¯t comfortable asking others for help.

    She was used to her independence.

    "You want to try?"

    Xu Boyan opened the laptop and waved his chin towards the girl.

    Lu Qingyi was under open obligation to comply.

    "Why must you know Doctor L?"

    Rather than looking at the computer, Lu Qingyi was staring directly at Xu Boyan as she questioned him.

    The whole world was looking for Doctor L.

    "She has valuable research."

    Xu Boyan recalled that he¡¯d already informed the girl, yet he patiently repeated himself.

    Lu Qingyi counter-questioned, "And if she doesn¡¯t?"

    She had no groundbreaking research accomplishments, let alone anything remotely war inducing. She was just a doctor whose research was all related to healing the sick.

    Certainly she wouldn¡¯t conduct such research. That rumor had been utterly fabricated.

    "Doctor L is outstanding. Even if she has nothing now, the moment D Country finds her, they could end up with everything."

    Xu Boyan patiently explained. Lu Qingyi was still too young to understand many things.

    The instant D Country located and captured Doctor L, they would definitely seek every method of having Doctor L sway their way. sea??h th§× N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    If Doctor L compromised, many things could change significantly.

    A doctor could both cure and harm with the use of toxins.

    Whether or not she had research wasn¡¯t the important part, what mattered was that they found Doctor L, and protected her so that D Country didn¡¯t get an opportunity.

    "You can rest assured, no one has found her."

    Lu Qingyi said after a moment of silence.

 Chapter 78 - 078 The Other Side of Lu Qingyi_1

    Chapter 78: 078 The Other Side of Lu Qingyi_1No one understood how concealed her identity was more than herself.

    As long she wished it, no one could uncover her identity, and Doctor L would forever be the object of people¡¯s fantasies.

    "Miss Lu, you don¡¯t understand." Xu Yi said gravely.

    Lu Qingyi was just a senior high school student, not yet immersed in society, unaware of many things.

    Lu Qingyi: "..."

    How did she not understand? She knew more than they did.

    "Let¡¯s eat first." Xu Boyan served some food for Lu Qingyi, he spoke softly.

    Lu Qingyi: "Okay."

    She didn¡¯t want to get involved in the investigation of Doctor L, as she saw no need for it.

    Who would investigate themselves?

    "Want to give it a shot?"

    Xu Boyan asked casually, not insisting, just inquiring.

    Lu Qingyi shook her head, "Forget it, I don¡¯t understand much."

    No blush, no heartbeat.

    Xu Boyan: "Alright."

    Xu Yi: "..."

    ¡ª¡ª

    When Lin Yiran went back to the dorm, no one was there. Her eyes gradually rested on Lu Qingyi¡¯s bookshelf.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s bookshelf was full of books, in Chinese, English, German, and a few languages she didn¡¯t understand.

    She approached, the books were new, seemingly not often read.

    Could Lu Qingyi understand all of it?

    Lin Yiran silently questioned herself.

    Unable to resist her curiosity, she casually picked up a Chinese book titled "Novel".

    The cover was white, printed with the black letters "novel".

    Quite unproductive.

    Lin Yiran scoffed lightly, then looked at the book. Unexpectedly, she was slightly surprised after a quick scan.

    It was about medicine.

    Her aunt was a medical student, and she had seen some medical books, so she quickly determined that this was a medical book.

    Why did Lu Qingyi change the cover of the book? Lin Yiran was puzzled.

    Just as she was about to put the book back in its place, she saw a small box lying quietly where the book had been.

    Lin Yiran glanced out the window, no one had returned yet, prompted by curiosity, she picked up the box.

    The box was square, no lock, just a regular box. Lin Yiran opened it and inside was a small bottle of yellow liquid.

    The bottle was labeled "K Ca". Lin Yiran¡¯s pupils contracted sharply, her hand trembling slightly.

    K referred to chemotherapy, Ca pertained to cancer.

    She had seen the medicament before, it was shown to her by her aunt over a video call a few days ago.

    Her aunt worked at Kyoto hospital, the best institute.

    She had told her that this medication had just been brought to the hospital recently. Although highly beneficial to cancer patients, the drug was slow-acting and required a significant amount of treatment time.

    The drug was very precious, how could Lu Qingyi have it?

    The sound of unlocking echoed, Lin Yiran suddenly didn¡¯t know what to do. She tried to put everything back in its place but it was too late. She turned around with a panicked look.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s expression was frosty. She stared coldly at Lin Yiran standing in front of her bookshelf.

    She had one hand tucked in her pocket, not saying a word.

    "Lu...Lu Qingyi..."

    Lin Yiran turned around, her hands behind her back, looking flustered.

    The feeling of being caught red-handed was really uncomfortable.

    "What did you take?"

    Lu Qingyi glanced coldly at the bookshelf. The shelves were full, but there had been some rearrangement of the books.

    She had a good memory. The books were always arranged systematically.

    "Nothing." Lin Yiran shook her head, her right hand clutching the bottle tightly.

    The bottle was small, small enough to be concealed in her hand.

    "Touched it?"

    Lu Qingyi sneered, she slowly walked towards Lin Yiran and picked up the book with the title "novel".

    "Give me the item."

    Lu Qingyi looked cold, she stretched out her right hand towards Lin Yiran.

    Heh, she had apparently reined in her temper quite a bit, they really thought she was too nice?

    "What item? I didn¡¯t take anything."

    Lin Yiran met Lu Qingyi¡¯s gaze, she bit her lip, refusing to confess.

    The item didn¡¯t belong to Lu Qingyi in the first place, Lin Yiran was assured that even if she took it, Lu Qingyi wouldn¡¯t dare do anything.

    X Ca was only available in the hospital, Lu Qingyi must have gotten it through some illicit means.

    Lu Qingyi asked: "Really think my temper¡¯s that good?"

    She stared coldly at Lin Yiran, making her shudder involuntarily.

    Despite the summer season, she could feel the chill of winter.

    A black marker pen appeared in Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand, and she broke it in two in front of Lin Yiran.

    "Snap!"

    Lin Yiran backed away a step, loosened her grip and the bottle dropped to the floor, breaking and spilling the liquid.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s expression grew colder.

    Good, very good.

    Lin Yiran was instantly petrified.

    Lu Qingyi:"Lin Yiran, you¡¯re quite impressive."

    "The item wasn¡¯t yours in the first place. Who knows what dishonest means you used to obtain it?"

    Thinking about the impossibility of Lu Qingyi gaining it, Lin Yiran felt somewhat emboldened.

    Lu Qingyi suddenly laughed, "Not mine?"

    She approached Lin Yiran, looking fierce, her gaze fixed on Lin Yiran¡¯s hand, "Which hand couldn¡¯t hold it steady?"

    The feeling of having one¡¯s research results destroyed by others really caused one to rage. Lu Qingyi was at the brink of an outburst at that moment.

    "What are you trying to do?"

    Lin Yiran backed away a few steps, she was panicked, such a Lu Qingyi was truly terrifying, she had never seen this side of Lu Qingyi before.

    Lu Qingyi suddenly grabbed Lin Yiran¡¯s wrist, her movements were quick. Before Lin Yiran could react, her wrist was gripped tightly by a cold hand.

    "Looks like you don¡¯t want this hand anymore."

    Just as Lu Qingyi¡¯s words fell, a "snap" sounded from Lin Yiran¡¯s wrist, accompanied by a scream.

    "Lu Qingyi, are you insane?"

    Lin Yiran held her wrist, yelling.

    The pain was unbearable.

    It felt exactly like being bitten by ants, the pain reaching all the way to her bones.

    "Don¡¯t mess with other people¡¯s things. I hope you¡¯ll remember this."

    Lu Qingyi casually wiped her fingers with a tissue, chuckling as she reminded her.

    Her gaze at Lin Yiran was indifferent, without any fluctuation.

    She was never an angel, nor was she a good person. In her opinion, she was more like a demon.

    "I¡¯m going to report you."

    Her wrist was really sore, Lin Yiran felt like her hand was going to be useless soon, still, she gritted her teeth and spoke.

    Her aunt had told her that the drug was currently only available in the hospital, it couldn¡¯t be purchased outside and the hospital wouldn¡¯t sell it to the public.

    Lin Yiran was certain that Lu Qingyi had obtained the drug through illicit means.

    "Huh, it seems you still haven¡¯t learned your lesson."

    Lu Qingyi suddenly laughed. She lightly tapped her fingers on the table, her voice chilling to the bone.

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 Chapter 79 - 079Lu Qingyi: You canâ€™t go to Beijing University_1

    Chapter 79: 079Lu Qingyi: You can¡¯t go to Beijing University_1Lin Yiran suddenly felt very cold. She had never seen this side of Lu Qingyi before.

    "Do you know how valuable the medicinal bottle you broke was?"

    Lu Qingyi stared at Lin Yiran.

    The culmination of her year-long research, with extraction techniques so intricate, she was the only one who had been successful so far.

    The demand at the hospital far exceeded supply. Those who she trained could not successfully extract the substance. It was too difficult for her to do it all on her own.

    She had plans to transform the liquid into pills and to further refine this technique. The effects of the drug were too slow.

    "There are less than a hundred bottles in the world."

    Lin Yiran didn¡¯t reply, so Lu Qingyi continued explaining.

    "If it truly is this valuable, you shouldn¡¯t have resorted to improper methods to steal it."

    Lin Yiran bit her lip hard, her mouth opened in a scream.

    Lu Qingyi countered, "Improper methods?"

    "What happened?"

    The dormitory door was ajar, and Qi Zhen pushed it open, her voice sounded somewhat anxious.

    She had heard the scream from around the corner of the dormitory, which gave her quite a fright, and she hurriedly rushed back to the dormitory.

    She looked taken aback at Lu Qingyi and Lin Yiran who were standing opposite each other. Lu Qingyi¡¯s expression was cold, colder than Qi Zhen had ever seen. Lin Yiran was clutching her wrist, biting her lip, her face gone pale, her expression was rather frantic.

    There were remnants of a broken bottle and undried liquid on the floor.

    "You guys..."

    Qi Zhen was taken aback; she was somewhat puzzled about what had happened between these two people.

    "Zhen Zhen..." Lin Yiran called out weakly.

    Upon seeing Qi Zhen, Lin Yiran seemed to see a lifeline, and some light at the end of the tunnel.

    Lu Qingyi turned her head slightly; her expression was icy, leaving Qi Zhen feeling a chill up her spine.

    "You want to leave?"

    Just as Lin Yiran was about to move towards Qi Zhen, Lu Qingyi cast a cold glance at her.

    Lin Yiran shuddered; Lu Qingyi¡¯s gaze was so terrifying that she didn¡¯t even dare to utter a word.

    Lin Yiran suddenly realized that Lu Qingyi¡¯s indulgence towards them in the past had been excessive ¨C she had mostly chosen to ignore them.

    "Lu Qingyi, are you sick?"

    Qi Zhen didn¡¯t know anything about what had happened, but from her perspective, it seemed like Lu Qingyi was bullying Lin Yiran.

    One was cold as ice, while the other looked wronged.

    Anyone could tell at a glance that the wronged party was being bullied.

    "Yiran, what happened to your hand?"

    Qi Zhen walked up to Lin Yiran, her face filled with surprise as she looked at Lin Yiran¡¯s hand, then looked at Lu Qingyi in shock.

    Even if Lin Yiran didn¡¯t say anything, she could guess this was Lu Qingyi¡¯s handiwork.

    "You should be grateful that she¡¯s still alive,"

    Lu Qingyi raised her eyebrows, looking at Lin Yiran with a cold smirk.

    She perceived herself to be more merciful than before.

    "I must report you,"

    With Qi Zhen with her, Lin Yiran was no longer that frightened. She took out her phone and dialed her aunt¡¯s number.

    "You will beg me," Lu Qingyi sneered. She leisurely returned to her bed.

    Showing no signs of worry or panic.

    "Yiran, did you offend someone?"

    Before Lin Yiran could speak, her aunt beat her to it, sounding quite worried.

    Lin Yiran was a bit stunned. She glanced at Lu Qingyi subconsciously before denying it.

    "I was forced to resign, due to the K Ca matter,"

    Lin Yiran¡¯s aunt sighed softly, then told Lin Yiran the whole story. S§×arch* The novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    After hanging up the phone, Lin Yiran was still in a state of shock.

    Her aunt was powerful; she was one of the key figures at Kyoto Hospital. Lin Yiran never could have imagined that her aunt would be fired for having told the hospital about the K Ca compound.

    Although they said it was a resignation, it was because the Hospital Director felt sorry for her and gave her an opportunity.

    A person fired from Kyoto Hospital was unlikely to be hired by any other hospital.

    The person who brought the K Ca compound to the hospital was a girl named - Lu Qingyi.

    How could that be possible?

    Lin Yiran shook her head, not believing it.

    How could it be possible for Lu Qingyi to develop such an impressive compound, or to know someone with that capability?

    Qi Zhen overheard the phone conversation and looked at Lu Qingyi incredulously.

    Lu Qingyi was sitting with her back against the wall, a pair of earbuds in her ears and a book spread open on her knees.

    No one knew when she had called the Director of Kyoto Hospital, or how she knew that Lin Yiran¡¯s aunt worked at Kyoto Hospital and what her name was.

    You will beg me.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s words from a moment ago immediately came to mind.

    "Lu Qingyi," Lin Yiran shouted loudly.

    Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t move, her gaze focused on the book in her hands.

    "Clean it up before I lose my temper,"

    Suddenly Lu Qingyi raised her head and stared at the glass fragments on the floor.

    "I will,"

    Qi Zhen glanced at Lin Yiran¡¯s hand, then picked up a broom and started to clean the floor.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s glance was terrifying.

    "You want to go to Beijing University?"

    Lu Qingyi closed the book, chuckling coldly as she looked at Lin Yiran.

    Beijing University is Kyoto University.

    Even though she phrased it as a question, her tone was certain.

    Pick a fight with her and expect to be admitted to the university you¡¯ve been dreaming about? Did she agree to that?

    She was not at all generous and wouldn¡¯t pay for someone else¡¯s ignorance.

    The thing she hated most was others touching her stuff without her permission. Her efforts have been shattered along with it. Lu Qingyi found herself extremely kind for not ending Lin Yiran right then and there.

    "Yes," Lin Yiran replied, biting her lip.

    The college of her dreams was Kyoto University. She had even once mocked Luo Jia for saying that continuing to be with Lu Qingyi would prevent her from getting into Kyoto University.

    But to her surprise, ever since Luo Jia went to class 20, her grades got even better than before.

    Perhaps Lu Qingyi really was exceptional.

    "You won¡¯t get into Kyoto University," Lu Qingyi pulled out her phone, a cold smile playing on her lips.

    Lin Yiran responded, "I will be admitted."

    Lu Qingyi retorted, "You think that if you pass, you can go?"

    She typed a few characters, then turned off the phone screen and looked at Lin Yiran mockingly.

    She held grudges deeply.

    Lin Yiran had mocked her in the past, which she chose to overlook. But this time, she wasn¡¯t planning on letting Lin Yiran off.

    Lin Yiran¡¯s heart skipped a beat as she felt a wave of unease wash over her.

    Looking into Lu Qingyi¡¯s eyes, she became more and more convinced that Lu Qingyi was telling the truth.

    Qi Zhen reminded her, "Yiran, that¡¯s Kyoto University."

    Yes, that was Kyoto University. Lin Yiran suddenly understood.

    Even if Lu Qingyi could do as she pleased in Jin City, what could she possibly do in Kyoto?

    She didn¡¯t believe that Lu Qingyi could be so powerful as to declare that Kyoto University wouldn¡¯t admit her, and they just wouldn¡¯t.

    Qi Zhen looked at Lin Yiran¡¯s hand and frowned, "Let¡¯s go to the hospital to check out your hand."

    She suddenly realized that Lu Qingyi had a terrible temper and she was quite strong.

 Chapter 80 - 080 simple, effortless_1

    Chapter 80: 080 simple, effortless_1"Sister Qing, what¡¯s wrong?"

    Luo Jia noticed something off about Lu Qingyi¡¯s demeanor when she returned to the dormitory.

    She saw Qi Zhen and Lin Yiran under the dormitory building. Lin Yiran¡¯s eyes were red, and Qi Zhen¡¯s expression was a little off.

    When she asked what was wrong, Qi Zhen simply mentioned they were going to the hospital.

    At that, Luo Jia was confused.

    One look at Lu Qingyi when she returned to her dormitory, and Luo Jia suspected the issue had something to do with Lu Qingyi.

    Having spent so much time with them in class twenty, she knew very well that this big shot had quite a bad temper.

    "Nothing."

    Lu Qingyi lazily lifted her eyelids. She was leaning her head on a blanket, amusing herself with her phone.

    The whole individual seemed to be emanating coldness.

    Braving Lu Qingyi¡¯s menacing aura, Luo Jia asked, "What happened to Yiran and the others?"

    She couldn¡¯t help it; curiosity overcame fear.

    She had never seen this side of Sister Qing before, and she was so cold.

    "Bone fracture," said Lu Qingyi carelessly.

    Her tone was unnaturally cold.

    Luo Jia: "..."

    She wanted to know the whole story and the reason behind it.

    Well, she probably couldn¡¯t get any details out of Lu Qingyi.

    "How long is it until the college entrance exam?"

    Both of them fell silent, and after a few minutes, Lu Qingyi suddenly asked.

    Luo Jia: "..."

    What? She, a high school senior whose college entrance exam is just around the corner, actually doesn¡¯t know how soon the exam is?

    Now, Luo Jia was suspicious whether Lu Qingyi even knew when the college entrance exam is.

    "Sister Qing, do you know when the college entrance exam is?"

    Luo Jia tried to probe with a question.

    Lu Qingyi replied by asking another question, "When is it?"

    She only knew that the college entrance examination was in June, but she had no idea of the exact date and never even paid attention to it.

    Luo Jia: "..."

    My God, there are actually people who don¡¯t know the date of the college entrance exam.

    "Sister Qing, the college entrance exam is on June 7th. There are still 45 days left until the exam,"

    Luo Jia counted on her fingers to say, the time really was drawing nearer and nearer.

    Lu Qingyi nodded, "Oh."

    At this moment, Luo Jia¡¯s phone suddenly buzzed with a text message alert.

    She opened it, somewhat stunned.

    The message was from Qi Zhen, it was a picture of a fracture diagnosis report, with a message attached:

    Lu Qingyi is really ruthless.

    "Sister Qing..."

    Luo Jia twitched the corner of her mouth and softly called.

    Just a second ago, Lu Qingyi seemed to say there was a fracture and it looks like there really was.

    But, it wasn¡¯t really caused by Lu Qingyi, right?

    To fracture someone¡¯s hand, how much force was required?

    Lu Qingyi: "Hmm?"

    "Take a look at this." Luo Jia held the phone up to Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi sported a cold smile, her expression indifferent, "Nice."

    At least Lin Yiran¡¯s hand can still be healed. If she had been more ruthless, Lin Yiran¡¯s hand would be completely useless.

    As a doctor, she knew exactly what to do.

    Luo Jia: "..."

    ----

    "Remember to wear your school uniforms properly tomorrow, the summer ones."

    As soon as the class teacher, Yang Liu, entered the classroom, she began to urge.

    "Teacher, why?"

    Members of class twenty were unused to school uniforms, generally preferring to casually drape their school uniform jackets over their clothes.

    "City leaders are coming for an inspection. Tomorrow evening, all students will gather on the playground. Lu Jiayue from the senior grade three (class one) will be in charge of the piano performance."

    The city leaders coming over unannounced meant the entire senior grade had to listen to a speech and provide a talent performance.

    Such occasions were always managed by Lu Jiayue, and this time was no exception.

    "Teacher, I think Sister Qing can do it."

    "Yeah, Sister Qing is so amazing."

    "Every time it¡¯s Lu Jiayue, can¡¯t we have someone else?"

    "There are a lot of art students too."

    Once one person started, others also chimed in.

    It wasn¡¯t that they didn¡¯t like Lu Jiayue, but they found it unfair that the school always picked Lu Jiayue.

    Even though Lu Jiayue was great at piano, they wished to see something new as graduation was nearing.

    "The seniors don¡¯t have time to rehearse, Lu Jiayue doesn¡¯t need to."

    With Lu Jiayue¡¯s piano skills, the school believed she didn¡¯t need rehearsals, which was why they had her perform.

    The seniors genuinely do not have much time; they shouldn¡¯t waste it on rehearsing for a performance.

    "Teacher, Sister Qing has lots of time." Jiang Yumeng excitedly raised her hand and shouted.

    That was certainly true, when Lu Qingyi was at school, she was always sleeping, she sometimes didn¡¯t even attend class.

    "Yeah, she¡¯s so bored she sleeps all day." Luo Jia looked over at the soundly sleeping Lu Qingyi and said.

    Though they didn¡¯t know what Lu Qingyi was capable of, Luo Jia felt that Lu Qingyi would definitely not disappoint them.

    Yang Liu sighed lightly as she looked at the peacefully sleeping girl.

    Alright then, Lu Qingyi was a top student, even her lessons were great, there was really no reason to stop her from sleeping.

    "Qingyi." Yang Liu came over, softly tapping on the desk.

    Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t move.

    Yang Liu: "..."

    Yeah, she was their teacher, the class teacher, why did she have to be so cautious when addressing a student who was sleeping in class?

    "Sister Qing." Xun Hanyu shouted loudly.

    Lu Qingyi stirred, then lifted her gaze, frowning at Yang Liu.

    "Qingyi, do you have any special skills?" Yang Liu forced a laugh and asked.

    "No," she replied lazily.

    She did have a lot of skills, but she didn¡¯t want to admit it.

    "Can you play the piano?"

    "It¡¯s alright."

    "Can you dance?"

    "I can do a little."

    "Can you sing?"

    "Hmm."

    "Can you play the violin?"

    "A little."

    Yang Liu touched her nose, then said, "I¡¯ll apply for you, so you can prepare a program?"

    Lu Qingyi always slept during lessons, it would be better to give her something to do, let her rehearse.

    The school had considered Lu Qingyi before, but they were worried she didn¡¯t have any talents.

    Lu Qingyi: "???"

    Prepare what?

    Program?

    What is that?

    "Can I refuse?" After a long time, Lu Qingyi spoke.

    This was troublesome.

    "No, you can¡¯t. I¡¯ve already spoken with the principal."

    Yang Liu waved her phone.

    Lu Qingyi had scored full marks in the mock exams, presenting her to the leaders could greatly improve the school¡¯s image, and her looks were also a bonus.

    Lu Qingyi: "..."

    Did she agree to this?

    Yang Liu asked, "What would you like to perform?"

    "Piano."

    Yang Liu: "..."

    Class twenty: "..."

    Couldn¡¯t she choose something else?

    If her performance then wasn¡¯t as good as Lu Jiayue¡¯s, she would definitely face questions and criticism. S~ea??h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Yang Liu asked, "Why?"

    "It¡¯s simple and effortless," Lu Qingyi lazily lifted her eyelids.

    Jiang Yumeng: "..."

    Luo Jia: "..."

    They all knew that Lu Qingyi could really be so lazy at times that she didn¡¯t even want to move.

    Yang Liu: "..."

    Other students: "..."

    Was the piano simple? Why didn¡¯t they think so?

    It¡¯s incredible that Lu Qingyi would think that way.

    "Here are the keys to the music room, practice more often."

    Seemingly prepared, Yang Liu took out a key from her bag.</p

 Chapter 81 - 081 Lu Qingyi: So-so_1

    Chapter 81: 081 Lu Qingyi: So-so_1Lu Qingyi: "..."

    Hadn¡¯t she had this idea for a while now? The key was all prepared.

    "No need." Lu Qingyi refused without taking it, her face as lazy as her attitude.

    Playing was fine, but practicing? What a bore, such a waste of time.

    "How good are you at playing the piano?"

    Lu Qingyi was a boarding student, so besides practicing in the music room, there wouldn¡¯t be any other places she could go to.

    Yang Liu tested the waters with a question. From the beginning, the principal had wanted Lu Qingyi to perform, but she was afraid that Lu Qingyi wouldn¡¯t be able to perform at all.

    Lu Qingyi: "Mediocre."

    Yang Liu: "..."

    Class 20 students: "..."

    "Sister Qing, aren¡¯t you close to Ye Chenxi?" Jiang Yumeng said softly, biting her lower lip.

    Ye Chenxi was a music student, quite skilled at the piano. Lu Qingyi could ask her for help.

    They had known each other for quite a while and seemed to have a pretty good relationship, she thought, and Ye Chenxi would likely agree to tutor Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi: "Huh?"

    "Exactly. Sister Qing, you can ask Ye Chenxi to help you. She¡¯s a music student, so her piano playing must be decent."

    Luo Jia suddenly saw the light.

    It was impossible for Lu Qingyi to ask Lu Jiayue to teach her, but she could ask Ye Chenxi.

    "I taught her how to play the piano."

    Lu Qingyi broke the silence after a few seconds.

    She had taught Ye Chenxi how to play the piano, and now she was supposed to ask Ye Chenxi to teach her, wasn¡¯t this a joke?

    "Sis Qing, that was not a funny joke." Ye Chenxuan found an opportunity to join the conversation.

    Ye Chenxi had never mentioned this before. She had been practicing piano since she was little and was really good at it.

    Perhaps Ye Chenxi had received some guidance later, her piano playing had improved greatly and was second only to Lu Jiayue.

    Lu Qingyi: "..."

    Why is it so difficult to convince people when she¡¯s telling the truth these days?

    It¡¯s kind of challenging.

    ¡ª¡ª

    The news that Lu Qingyi was to perform for the city leaders instead of Lu Jiayue spread around the school in no time.

    "Is Lu Qingyi¡¯s piano playing as good as Lu Jiayue¡¯s?"

    "Would this deepen the conflict between the two sisters? These kinds of events have always been Lu Jiayue¡¯s responsibility."

    "Suddenly, I¡¯m looking forward to this."

    "Can Lu Qingyi play the piano?"

    "Wow, she¡¯s my goddess."

    "I wonder if Lu Jiayue would get upset, as the spotlight that once belonged to her has now shifted to someone else."

    "Suddenly, I feel sorry for Goddess Jiayue."

    "..."

    Lu Jiayue clenched her fists tightly. Listening to her classmates¡¯ discussions, a ball of anger was accumulating in her heart.

    Lu Qingyi, Lu Qingyi, Lu Qingyi.

    Everything was about Lu Qingyi.

    This opportunity should have been for her. Why did Lu Qingyi steal her moment of glory?

    Lu Qingyi, who grew up in a rural area, how could she possibly play the piano?

    She may not even know what a piano is.

    "Yueyue, don¡¯t be sad."

    Lan Xi came over and gently hugged Lu Jiayue, trying to comfort her.

    From the first year of high school to the third year, no matter what kind of performance it was, Lu Jiayue had always been chosen as the representative. This time, it was someone else¡¯s turn, so it was certainly a blow to her.

    "I¡¯m not upset, just a bit worried about my sister."

    Lu Jiayue shook her head, forcing a sweet smile onto her face.

    "What are you worried about?" Lan Xi frowned.

    "What if my sister doesn¡¯t know how to play the piano? After all, she grew up in the countryside, maybe..."

    Lu Jiayue seemed rather conflicted, hesitating to continue her sentence.

    "Even if she doesn¡¯t know how to play the piano, she still insists on doing it. When she embarrasses herself, we can just laugh at her. At that time, you can substitute for her and the leaders will certainly like you."

    A mocking smile flashed across Lan Xi¡¯s eyes. Listening to Lu Jiayue¡¯s words, she could already visualize Lu Qingyi¡¯s embarrassing performance.

    Exactly, Lu Qingyi grew up in the countryside. Just because she¡¯s the young miss of the Lu family, does that mean she¡¯s capable in everything? Maybe she hasn¡¯t even touched a piano for a few times before.

    Let her pretend, let her pretend. Let¡¯s hope she embarrasses herself at the time.

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    Lu Jiayue¡¯s voice was barely audible as she bit her lower lip, uncertain even in her own words.

    Lowering her eyes for a moment, she found herself smiling.

    Lan Xi was absolutely right. When Lu Qingyi embarrasses herself, the school will surely send her in to save the day, wouldn¡¯t they?

    Without comparison, there won¡¯t be any harm. By that time, the leaders would surely notice her merits.

    "You¡¯re just too kind-hearted." Lan Xi sighed.

    In Lan Xi¡¯s eyes, Lu Jiayue was always too considerate, always worrying about others.

    Xiao Yi held his pen, listening to the students discussing Lu Qingyi and Lu Jiayue. His heart showed a glimmer of unrest.

    He was somewhat worried about Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi was cold and proud; she would surely not back down easily.

    Children in the countryside seldom had access to luxury items like pianos. Lu Qingyi was probably...

    She must have agreed because she was confident, right?

    ¡ª¡ª

    "Little girl, can you play the piano?"

    Xu Boyan looked at the languid girl before him and asked softly.

    News spread quickly in the school; he had caught some of the rumors.

    If the little girl really could play the piano, that would be a pleasant surprise indeed.

    "A bit." Lu Qingyi nodded.

    She could play it, but it had been a long time since she last did, so she might be a bit rusty.

    Xu Boyan asked: "Do you like the piano?"

    Lu Qingyi: "It¡¯s okay."

    She didn¡¯t particularly like it; it was just a casual interest.

    She would not bother learning things she wasn¡¯t interested in.

    Xu Boyan asked: "Do you know about June?"

    Lu Qingyi looked at Xu Boyan in surprise, then slowly nodded.

    Xu Boyan: "I like his style."

    June was a pianist, an unexposed pianist. His style was a bit wild and untamed, an easygoing and rebellious pianist.

    He had played only five piano pieces, but he disappeared more than two years ago.

    Lu Qingyi quietly gasped, her expression indifferent as her fingertips rhythmically tapped on the table.

    Xu Boyan asked, "Do you need practice?"

    He had no idea how well the little girl played the piano; he was quite curious.

    "No need, it¡¯s a hassle." Lu Qingyi shook her head.

    "I can teach you."

    Xu Boyan looked at the girl fondly, his eyes were smiling as he spoke softly.

    He hadn¡¯t touched the piano in a long time, but he was still confident he could teach Lu Qingyi.

    Xu Yi, who had just walked in: "..."

    It seemed he was disregarding comrades for an attractive girl. He had seen countless friends of Xu Boyan try to get him to play a song, but Xu Boyan had always directly refused. Now he was actually offering to teach Lu Qingyi.

    There was no question now that Xu Boyan was favoring attraction over comradeship.

    "No need, I can handle it myself."

    Lu Qingyi shook her head again, confident she didn¡¯t need any more practice.

    Practicing was a waste of time for her. Wouldn¡¯t sleep be more enjoyable with the time saved?

    "Alright, little girl, give it your best, I¡¯ll be there to watch."

    Xu Boyan laughed lightly; he inherently trusted Lu Qingyi.

    Whether the little girl¡¯s piano playing was good or not, was not essential. If she was the one playing, he would think it was the most beautiful.

 Chapter 82 - 082 June Piano Song_1

    Chapter 82: 082 June Piano Song_1Lu Qingyi leans back in her chair, her legs casually slung over the armrests, her eyes glued to her phone, her entire being exuding an air of nonchalance.

    Yang Liu: "..."

    The performance is about to begin. However, Lu Qingyi doesn¡¯t seem nervous at all, she¡¯s completely laid back, as if it doesn¡¯t concern her at all.

    "Qingyi, do you need to practice?" Yang Liu points to a piano nearby.

    "No thanks." Lu Qingyi lazily lifts her eyelid, refusing.

    Yang Liu: "..."

    She¡¯s never heard Lu Qingyi play. What if something goes wrong?

    "Sister, aren¡¯t you nervous?" Lu Jiayue comes running over, gasping for breath.

    Lu Qingyi looks at Lu Jiayue but doesn¡¯t say a word.

    "Drink some water. I was also very nervous the first time I went on stage. Try to relax, you¡¯ll definitely be okay."

    Lu Jiayue makes an encouraging gesture and hands Lu Qingyi the mineral water in her hand.

    "I¡¯m not nervous."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s gaze is still on her phone, oblivious to the water that Lu Jiayue tries to hand to her.

    Lu Jiayue bites her lip, looking quite upset.

    "Qingyi, you can go on now," says the principal, hastily entering.

    Quite worried.

    He wants Lu Qingyi to perform simply because of her impeccable academic performance, hoping that Lu Qingyi won¡¯t encounter any hiccups.

    "Okay." Lu Qingyi stands up, tucks her phone into her pocket, and slowly walks out.

    The Principal: "..."

    Yang Liu: "..."

    Could she not treat this so casually?

    The Principal asks, "Teacher Yang, how well does Lu Qingyi play?"

    "Principal, I¡¯ve never heard her play."

    Yang Liu feels as if ants are biting her heart, very uncomfortable.

    The Principal: "..."

    Does she not practice?

    The principal begins to doubt whether she should have let Lu Qingyi perform.

    Upon hearing this, Lu Jiayue¡¯s smile widens, a sense of mockery towards Lu Qingyi emerges in her heart.

    "Jiayue, if an accident occurs with Lu Qingyi, you will step in."

    The principal sees Lu Jiayue beside him and quickly orders her.

    She will be the back-up plan, if needed.

    Lu Jiayue sweetly replies, "Understood, principal."

    ¡ª¡ª

    Lu Qingyi steps onto the stage, sits at the piano, and the lights focus on her, adding a hint of cold aura.

    "Principal Guo, is this your top student?"

    A man, about forty years of age with greying hair, inquires.

    "Secretary Xiang, she scored full marks in the last mock exam," Principal Guo says with a hint of pride.

    Mentioning the school¡¯s top students always brings a sense of honor to him as a principal.

    Xiang Tianchao looks at the girl sitting in front of the piano, frowning. Why does she seem vaguely familiar?

    Lu Qingyi scans the room, her eyebrows slightly furrowed when she spots Xiang Tianchao.

    She places her hands on the piano keys and begins playing a series of messy, disarrayed notes.

    Having not touched the piano in quite a while, Lu Qingyi gently closes her eyes, allowing her fingers to slowly move.

    At first it¡¯s slow, and then gradually speeds up.

    Lu Jiayue watches the onstage Lu Qingyi in disbelief. How could this be?

    How could Lu Qingyi play the piano so well?

    Furthermore, the song is an original creation of the genius pianist "June", titled "Untitled", renowned for its difficulty and rareness of successful imitation. Lu Jiayue has practiced it for a very long time, but can only play the basics and is far from reproducing its true feel.

    How can Lu Qingyi play? And play so well that it sounds exactly like June¡¯s.

    Xu Boyan gently lifts the corner of his lips. His little girlfriend still likes to keep a low profile.

    After Lu Qingyi plays the piece, Xu Boyan is certain that Lu Qingyi must be June; he can¡¯t be mistaken.

    No one can imitate June¡¯s performance techniques, at least not currently.

    Principal Guo is equally astounded. He had been prepared for having to switch performers.

    Yang Liu breathes a long sigh of relief, also in shock.

    Lu Qingyi really is a hidden gem, she just keeps on surprising her.

    When the music ends, many are still engrossed in their lingering emotions.

    "Ah, June, June."

    "It¡¯s June¡¯s piece."

    "So pleasing to hear, played so wonderfully."

    "My god, this is really an ingenious piece."

    "June, June, June."

    "Have I just seen my idol?"

    "I wish there was another piece."

    After a moment, applause breaks out, the senior students are shouting loudly.

    Good grades, good looks, good figure, good at lecturing, good at piano...

    All of sudden they realize that Lu Qingyi seems to surpass Lu Jiayue in excellence.

    Lu Qingyi is like a hidden gem. When she first came to high school, she claimed to have stopped studying in junior high school. However, she aced the exams.

    Scoring full marks in all subjects in the mock exam, she silenced many, and even taught her class well, which was reportedly even better than the teachers.

    And now, her piano performance slaps the faces of many, leaving them in shock.

    "Qingyi, over here." Principal Guo waves his hand at Lu Qingyi who just stepped down from the stage.

    Xiang Tianchao asks questioningly, "Qingyi?"

    "Oh, Secretary Xiang, I forgot to mention. The girl who just played the piano is our top student, Lu Qingyi."

    Principal Guo only then remembers that he hasn¡¯t introduced Lu Qingyi to Xiang Tianchao.

    Xiang Tianchao¡¯s lips twitch imperceptibly, he almost drops the cup of tea in his hand.

    How did that little overlord end up here at No.1 High School? Isn¡¯t this blatant bullying?

    "Qingyi, this is Secretary Xiang."

    As Lu Qingyi approaches, Principal Guo introduces her.

    "Hello, Secretary Xiang." S§×ar?h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s tone remains cool, and she deliberately emphasizes the word "Secretary."

    "I¡¯m honored, truly." Xiang Tianchao hastily waves his hand, his tone polite and somewhat precautious.

    He dare not act like a secretary in front of Lu Qingyi, although that is indeed his position.

    Principal Guo: "..."

    Why does it feel like Secretary Xiang is being overly polite to Lu Qingyi, as if the roles have been reversed?

    "Qingyi, are you busy these days?"

    Xiang Tianchao doesn¡¯t care about Principal Guo¡¯s presence, he asks her directly.

    His tone is very familiar.

    Speaking of which, he owes his position to Lu Qingyi. Without her, he wouldn¡¯t have been promoted so quickly.

    "Busy." Lu Qingyi pulls out her phone and taps on the screen a few times.

    Her demeanor remains cold.

    "Secretary Xiang, you know each other?" Principal Guo gives a dry laugh.

    "Yes, Qingyi is my... niece..."

    Actually, he wants to say that Lu Qingyi is his boss. However, under Lu Qingyi¡¯s cold gaze, he swallows his words back into his throat.

    Alright then, if Lu Qingyi doesn¡¯t want him to say it, then he¡¯s not worthy of mentioning it.

    He sighs quietly in his heart. As expected, this little overlord is fond of maintaining a low profile.

 Chapter 83: Sorry for making you suffer in senior high school_1

    Chapter 83: Sorry for making you suffer in senior high school_1"Oh, I see. Secretary Xiang, Jiayue is here."

    Principal Guo immediately assumed that Xiang Tianchao was a relative of the Lu Family, pointing to Lu Jiayue who was sitting next to him.

    It was quite strange. Lu Jiayue had been sitting next to him for quite a while, but she hadn¡¯t called Secretary Xiang uncle, and he hadn¡¯t heard that they knew each other.

    Lu Jiayue bit her lower lip tightly, her complexion slightly changed.

    Lu Qingyi actually knew big shots like Secretary Xiang.

    Xiang Tianchao frowned, "I don¡¯t know her."

    "Aren¡¯t you Qingyi¡¯s uncle?" Principal Guo didn¡¯t seem to grasp the situation.

    "I am."

    Xiang Tianchao glanced at Lu Qingyi and only spoke after he saw her nod with a headache.

    Without this little ancestor¡¯s agreement, he might be in trouble.

    Principal Guo then emphasized, "Lu Jiayue, Qingyi¡¯s sister, her biological sister."

    At this, Xiang Tianchao¡¯s frown deepened, his gaze landing on Lu Jiayue seemed rather ambiguous.

    "I never heard that Qingyi had a sister."

    Xiang Tianchao¡¯s words were somewhat sarcastic.

    He didn¡¯t have a good impression of Lu Qingyi¡¯s family members. Parents who abandoned their own child disgusted him, and a hypocritical sister was even more repulsive.

    He felt really sorry for this little girl, Lu Qingyi.

    Although she was highly capable and good at everything, she didn¡¯t have the childhood she wanted.

    The reason why she was so outstanding and independent was probably due to her family circumstances.

    "Secretary Xiang, Lu Qingyi is my biological sister."

    Lu Jiayue¡¯s small hand clenched the corner of her clothing as she softly spoke.

    She didn¡¯t deliberately try to establish a relationship with Xiang Tianchao but respectfully followed the principal¡¯s lead in addressing Xiang Tianchao as Secretary Xiang.

    Xiang Tianchao stated, "You don¡¯t look alike."

    As a man in his forties and a secretary, even though he didn¡¯t like Lu Jiayue, he didn¡¯t show it too obviously.

    Principal Guo: "..."

    In what way didn¡¯t they look alike?

    He thought that Lu Qingyi and Lu Jiayue looked quite similar, with the only difference being that Lu Qingyi was more beautiful.

    Lu Jiayue was a bit embarrassed, gently biting her lower lip, hanging her head low and not speaking.

    There was a light of resentment in her eyes. She was envious of Lu Qingyi, insanely jealous.

    Why on earth did Lu Qingyi know Xiang Tianchao?

    "Jiayue, you go back to class first."

    Principal Guo touched his nose and said, perhaps Xiang Tianchao really was the uncle that Lu Qingyi recognized.

    Almost everyone on the playground had left. Only a few people remained in small groups, watching from a distance and engaging in occasional conversation.

    "Okay." Lu Jiayue obediently nodded her head.

    "Qingyi, aren¡¯t you being a bully?"

    Xiang Tianchao scrutinized Lu Qingyi for a moment before slowly speaking. sea??h th§× NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    At first, he thought Lu Qingyi looked familiar because she had cut her hair short, hence he didn¡¯t immediately recognize her.

    The Lu Qingyi in his memory had beautiful flowing hair. It had only been a short while when this girl had cut her hair short.

    Lu Qingyi was confused: "Hm?"

    As long as no one provoked her, she wouldn¡¯t bully others for no reason.

    "Attending high school really does wrong you."

    An esteemed professor of Hardrick, attending high school in Jin City No.1 High School, wasn¡¯t that clear bullying?

    No one here could outscore Lu Qingyi. As long as she wanted, being first every time wouldn¡¯t be a problem.

    "It¡¯s okay."

    She didn¡¯t feel wronged. It¡¯s just that some people are quite annoying.

    "Secretary Xiang, what do you mean by this?"

    Principal Guo was completely baffled, how could attending high school be considered as wronging Lu Qingyi?

    Jin City No.1 High School was the best high school in Jin City, how did Lu Qingyi become the wronged party?

    "Nothing." Xiang Tianchao glanced at Principal Guo and said, "Principal, it¡¯s been a long time since I last saw Qingyi, may we catch up for a while?"

    "Of course, of course." Principal Guo very consciously stepped away.

    "Do you have any tasks?" Xiang Tianchao asked the girl next to him.

    Lu Qingyi: "No."

    "Giving up being a professor to experience student life?"

    Xiang Tianchao asked.

    Lu Qingyi was a professor at Hardrick, and also the city¡¯s general secretary. He was merely a deputy.

    Lu Qingyi had a position, dealing with big and small matters. Only when they were difficult to resolve would Lu Qingyi personally step in.

    He was promoted to secretary thanks to Lu Qingyi.

    A girl not yet twenty had abilities far superior to his.

    "It was quite tiring before."

    Lu Qingyi placed her hands behind her back, slightly tilting her head up, closing her eyes gently.

    Honor could not be obtained without hard work, she used to climb up with relentless efforts.

    She hoped that her grandmother could live a good life with her, so she kept working hard. It was truly exhausting.

    The sorrow hidden behind the honor was boundless.

    "That¡¯s good too."

    Xiang Tianchao patted Lu Qingyi on the shoulder.

    "Is your grandmother doing okay?" Xiang Tianchao asked.

    Lu Qingyi had never spoken about her grandmother¡¯s death, very few people knew about it.

    "She has passed away."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s voice showed no joy or sorrow. Compared to the beginning, she was now much more composed.

    Xiang Tianchao was taken aback, uncertain of what to say.

    He always knew that Lu Qingyi and her grandmother depended on each other for survival, her parents ignored her. Losing the only person who was good to her, he couldn¡¯t imagine how hard it must have been for Lu Qingyi, a young girl.

    "I will go to Kyoto after the college entrance examination."

    She didn¡¯t discuss her grandmother¡¯s matter, instead, she said to Xiang Tianchao.

    Xiang Tianchao asked, "Hardrick?"

    It seemed Lu Qingyi might want to experience college life again.

    It was understandable. He got to know her after she entered college. The girl was genuinely hard-working, with hardly any free time, always busy.

    "Medical School."

    She never thought about going to Hardrick again. Once was enough; she had no intention of doing it a second time.

    Besides, even if she went to Hardrick, she would likely not attend class, many people there knew her.

    "Want to study medicine?"

    Xiang Tianchao suddenly became interested. The Medical School was mainly about medical skills. Although Hardrick¡¯s medical equipment was good, its teaching staff was not as good as the Medical School¡¯s.

    Hardrick was a comprehensive university, while the Medical School mainly focused on medicine.

    Lu Qingyi answered rather ambiguously: "I guess."

    "You¡¯re still as cold as before. Girls at your age should be happy, should make more friends and talk more.

    Make friends of your own age, spend more time with your classmates, don¡¯t always be alone, your personality... sigh."

    Xiang Tianchao sighed reluctantly. He spoke as an elder.

    Everything about Lu Qingyi was good except she didn¡¯t like to speak. He had never seen any peers around her.

    "It¡¯s getting late."

    Lu Qingyi did not respond to Xiang Tianchao¡¯s words, but instead urged him on.

    People were quite annoying.

    "Then I¡¯ll leave."

    He was very busy. His visit to No.1 High School today was also an order from higher-ups.

 Chapter 84: His gentleness gave to others_1

    Chapter 84: His gentleness gave to others_1"Brother Xu, Qingyi is excellent."

    With a cup of milk tea in hand, Tang Yaxin walked up to Xu Boyan and whispered softly.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s piano music had indeed touched her. Acknowledging that someone is outstanding isn¡¯t difficult. She thought that Lu Qingyi was indeed outstanding.

    "They do look close to each other."

    She followed Xu Boyan¡¯s gaze and smiled slightly.

    A meaningful smile flashed in her eyes.

    Admitting that Lu Qingyi is outstanding is not hard. But admiring Lu Qingyi and admitting that Lu Qingyi suited Xu Boyan would be really difficult for her.

    The fact that Lu Qingyi even knows the Secretary of Kyoto.

    Xu Boyan didn¡¯t respond to Tang Yaxin as he watched the two chatting in the distance, lost in thought.

    "Brother Xu, have you ever given thought to why Lu Qingyi would know someone from Kyoto?"

    Tang Yaxin bit her lower lip lightly and asked curiously.

    How could Lu Qingyi, who grew up in the countryside, know such a significant person? Tang Yaxin scoffed to herself...

    There¡¯s only one possibility...

    "Tang Yaxin, I tolerate you because I regard your brother as a good friend."

    Xu Boyan¡¯s gaze turned colder as he looked at Tang Yaxin, his tone icy.

    He wouldn¡¯t allow anyone to speak ill of the girl he loved. He would watch and understand who Lu Qingyi really was.

    The reason he tolerated Tang Yaxin¡¯s presence was out of respect for Tang Gaozhuo. As he considered Tang Gaozhuo a friend, he would not treat Tang Yaxin harshly.

    Tang Yaxin lowered her gaze: "I understand."

    Her fists were tightly clenched at the bitterness in her heart. How much she loved Xu Boyan, yet in the end, he only acknowledged her out of respect for her brother.

    It hurt her so much, as if a knife was twisting in her heart, a real and aching pain.

    "Little friend."

    Xu Boyan waved to Lu Qingyi, smiling.

    Lu Qingyi had just escorted Xiang Tianchao out of the school gate and upon her return, she heard Xu Boyan¡¯s voice and couldn¡¯t help but smile.

    A bitter smile spread across Tang Yaxin¡¯s face. All of Xu Boyan¡¯s tenderness was given to Lu Qingyi, and she received nothing.

    So, Xu Boyan could be gentle too. It¡¯s just that his gentleness wasn¡¯t for her, Tang Yaxin.

    "Your performance was amazing."

    Even before Lu Qingyi got closer, Xu Boyan started walking towards her.

    He ruffled the girl¡¯s hair, his voice filled with laughter.

    Lu Qingyi: "It was okay."

    Xu Boyan chuckled: "June?"

    It was definitely okay. Maybe because she hadn¡¯t played for a long time, her technique was a little rusty and not as fluent as before.

    "You knew."

    Lu Qingyi twitched her eyebrow but didn¡¯t intend to deny it.

    Indeed it was surprising. Xu Boyan had somehow managed to deduce her identity as ¡¯June¡¯ from a single piano piece.

    "It¡¯s impossible for everyone to mimic June¡¯s style."

    Xu Boyan said.

    It seemed like this little girl hadn¡¯t realized how outstanding she was. A lot of people wanted to mimic June¡¯s style but no one had ever succeeded.

    Seeing the pair standing only a meter away from her, Tang Yaxin clenched her fists.

    It was as if she was seeing Xu Boyan for the first time; she didn¡¯t realize he could be so gentle and caring towards someone else.

    Lu Qingyi was June. She couldn¡¯t believe it. June was one of her idols and she had always wanted to emulate June¡¯s style.

    To think of her idol as her romantic rival, Tang Yaxin felt that she couldn¡¯t accept it.

    "Let¡¯s go, little one. I¡¯ll cook something for you."

    The girl¡¯s hand was cold when Xu Boyan took it.

    "Xu... "

    Just as Tang Yaxin was about to speak, Xu Boyan walked past her, dragging Lu Qingyi along with him. The words she was going to say got stuck in her throat.

    Neither of them even deigned to give her a second look.

    Xu Boyan, don¡¯t you see any of my good parts at all?

    Tang Yaxin felt a piercing pain in her heart. It was as if something was tearing her apart, the pain was sharp and real.

    ¡ª¡ª

    "Miss Lu, can I get your autograph?"

    Xu Yi had a glow in his eyes when he saw Lu Qingyi; he took out a piece of paper and a pen from his pocket.

    Lu Qingyi: "..."

    Xu Boyan: "..."

    Was this kid traumatized or something?

    Xu Yi held out his paper and pen towards Lu Qingyi: "Miss Lu."

    Although Xu Boyan¡¯s presence was cold, Xu Yi steeled himself to speak out.

    Lu Qingyi paused for a while before asking: "Did you forget to take your medicine?"

    He had initially had a deep-seated distaste for her, which had gradually faded. But what was going on now?

    She couldn¡¯t have suddenly become his idol overnight, could she?

    Xu Yi: "..."

    Okay, he was indeed acting a bit strange.

    Xu Yi asked, "Haven¡¯t you checked your phone?"

    A video of Lu Qingyi¡¯s piano performance had been posted online and had quickly become viral.

    Many people were sifting through online databases for information on Lu Qingyi. Not to mention Weibo and such social media platforms, Lu Qingyi¡¯s piano piece also stirred up a storm in the entertainment industry. Sear?h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    The style of the piece was more like June¡¯s, and it was the first time in a long while that someone had emulated June¡¯s style.

    Phone?

    Lu Qingyi frowned as she dug her phone out of her pocket. Just her luck, the phone vibrated for a bit before shutting down.

    Xu Yi: "..."

    "Little friend, you¡¯re on fire."

    Xu Boyan took out his phone. As soon as he unlocked it, a push notification popped up.

    #Same style as June, what a powerful girl!#

    A bold headline, Xu Boyan clicked on it and found a video underneath.

    Xu Boyan placed the phone in front of Lu Qingyi and chuckled.

    Lu Qingyi: "..."

    Come on, why are people so bored?

    "Miss Lu, now can you sign for me?"

    Xu Yi was still holding the paper and pen, trying to draw attention to himself.

    He liked June a lot. When he couldn¡¯t get an autograph from June, he asked Lu Qingyi, who has a similar style, for her autograph to satisfy his own desire.

    Lu Qingyi asked, "You like June?"

    She could not imagine why Xu Yi would unexpectedly admire her and wanted her autograph.

    Xu Yi nodded: "Yes."

    Xu Boyan smirked coldly as his frigid eyes observed Xu Yi.

    It would be best if Xu Yi disappeared when he was supposed to, he was so annoying.

    "Sure then."

    Lu Qingyi took the paper and pen, and quickly wrote "June" in beautiful handwriting.

    Xu Yi: "..."

    Wait a minute, he did like June, but that didn¡¯t mean he asked Lu Qingyi to pretend to be June and sign her name.

    Seeing the look on Xu Yi¡¯s face, Lu Qingyi asked, "What¡¯s wrong?"

    "Miss Lu, it¡¯s wrong to pretend to be June and sign her name," Xu Yi looked at Lu Qingyi and said.

    The signature Lu Qingyi made was surprisingly similar to the one June posted on Weibo.

    But a fake is always a fake.

    Lu Qingyi: "..."

    Xu Boyan: "..."

    This fool, can¡¯t he see something so obvious?

 Chapter 85 - 085 I am June_1

    Chapter 85: 085 I am June_1Lu Qingyi fell silent for a moment before saying, "I¡¯m June."

    "Miss Lu, what kind of joke are you playing?"

    Xu Yi gave a dry laugh.

    Two years ago, Lu Qingyi was still a minor.

    June is clearly a man in his thirties or forties, someone who has experienced life¡¯s trials and tribulations.

    Lu Qingyi: "..."

    Why is it that no one believes the truth these days?

    "Kid, we¡¯ll just ignore him." S§×ar?h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Xu Boyan took Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand, then walked past Xu Yi into the small shop.

    Xu Yi: "..."

    What kind of attitude is this from Master Xu?

    After a while, Xu Yi opened his phone, and a push notification popped up.

    June has updated his Weibo.

    He clicked to check: there were no words, just a signature¡ªJune.

    Holy smokes!

    Xu Yi excitedly eyed the autograph in his hand, which was identical to the one on Weibo.

    Lu Qingyi is June.

    Xu Yi instantly understood why Xu Boyan was so disgusted with him.

    ¡ª¡ª

    "Oh my God, June has updated his Weibo."

    "My heavens, it¡¯s an autograph."

    "In my lifetime, I can see June update his Weibo. I feel as though I could die without regrets now."

    "I also want to have June¡¯s autograph."

    "Is June planning to return?"

    "Just listened to the piano performance by Lu Qingyi today. I am so lucky to witness June¡¯s Weibo update."

    "I feel like I¡¯ve stepped in dog poo luck."

    The students in the school who liked June were all in a frenzy, taking out their phones and commenting relentlessly under the Weibo post.

    A few students gathered to discuss.

    Everyone knows that June has always been secretive, barely uses Weibo, and his few posts are usually about promoting his work.

    This time he posted on Weibo, although just a picture, it was enough to get many people excited.

    A genuine autograph, many people are envious.

    They don¡¯t know who June autographed for, that person must be so lucky.

    Right now, the lucky Xu Yi is eating his heart out. He wanted to find Lu Qingyi but was being watched with cold eyes by his own master.

    It was heartbreaking.

    June is his idol, so now Lu Qingyi is his idol. He wants to be closer to his idol, but he¡¯s looked at with cold eyes by Xu Boyan.

    He finds life hard.

    "I¡¯m going back."

    It¡¯s late, she needed to go back to the dormitory to rest. There is a curfew for the dorms.

    "Qing sister, you¡¯re amazing."

    When Lu Qingyi returned to the dorm, Luo Jia jumped on her like a koala bear.

    Lu Qingyi was caught off guard and got knocked over by Luo Jia.

    Lu Qingyi: "..."

    "Qing sister, are you a genius?"

    Luo Jia clinging onto Lu Qingyi, asked with extreme curiosity.

    She felt that Lu Qingyi seemed to be good at everything, and not just good, she always brought it to perfection.

    She had never heard Lu Qingyi play the piano before, and with Lu Xiaying¡¯s lazy personality, she should not have been practicing either.

    In the past, Lu Jiayue had always practiced many times before performing on stage.

    "I¡¯m not."

    Lu Qingyi pulled Luo Jia was off her, and said softly.

    She¡¯s not a genius, there is no such thing as genius in this world.

    Geniuses are only 1 percent talent and 99 percent hard work, that¡¯s how they become geniuses in other¡¯s eyes.

    "Lu Qingyi..."

    Qi Zhen looked at Lu Qingyi with a desire to speak but stopping short.

    She loved June¡¯s music and therefore loved the piano music Lu Qingyi played tonight.

    Lin Yiran sat on her own bed. Her wrist was bandaged. She didn¡¯t say a word as she looked at Lu Qingyi.

    Perhaps because of the incident last time, she was somewhat afraid of Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi looked calmly at Qi Zhen and said nothing.

    "Qing sister, I¡¯m so envious of the person who has June¡¯s autograph."

    Luo Jia pulled out her phone, brought up the Weibo post and said.

    Lu Qingyi must also like June a lot, right?

    "You want one?" Lu Qingyi raised an eyebrow.

    "Of course, it¡¯s June. People who want his autograph are lining up from Jin City all the way to Kyoto."

    Luo Jia said, her face full of envy.

    Lu Qingyi fell silent for a moment before saying, "It¡¯s not that exaggerated."

    Luo Jia said, "Qing sister, you must be a fake fan."

    Real fans of June should know how massive his fanbase is.

    Now, even though June hasn¡¯t appeared for two years, his fans are still there, hoping that June will return.

    Lu Qingyi was silent for a moment, "I¡¯m not."

    She¡¯s not a fan of June. She doesn¡¯t have the habit of fanning over herself.

    Luo Jia: "..."

    If she¡¯s not a fan of June, how could she play June¡¯s best piano composition?

    Not to mention how good her rendition was, it was on par with June himself.

    "How long have you been practicing?" Qi Zhen asked, biting her lip.

    She didn¡¯t quite believe what Lu Qingyi was saying. Many people want to play June¡¯s best song but they are powerless to do so.

    The song is too difficult, very few people can actually play it. If Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t even practice, how could she manage such a difficult piano piece?

    Lu Qingyi replied, "I didn¡¯t practice."

    She looked calm.

    She indeed didn¡¯t practice. This song was an impromptu performance she did two years ago. At that time, she just effortlessly played it and it unexpectedly became a hit.

    She has good memory. She remembered the song after playing it once. After that, she played it intermittently three or four times at some necessary occasions.

    If you¡¯re talking about practice, she indeed didn¡¯t do it.

    Qi Zhen: "..."

    Luo Jia: "..."

    They didn¡¯t believe it. They really didn¡¯t believe it¡ªnot one bit.

    "Lu Qingyi, you certainly love to boast," Lin Yiran had been holding it in, but she couldn¡¯t resist speaking up in the end.

    Although Lu Qingyi was pretty amazing, she didn¡¯t believe that Lu Qingyi could play a difficult piece of music without practicing.

    Lu Qingyi raised an eyebrow, looked at Lin Yiran with intrigue, "Want to taste the feeling of being humiliated again?"

    Her eyes landed on Lin Yiran¡¯s hand.

    Sigh, some people just don¡¯t learn from their mistakes.

    Lin Yiran couldn¡¯t help but retract her neck a little. She looked down at her bandaged hand and did not dare to say a word.

    She still vividly remembered the pain of that day. It really hurt.

    She mocked Lu Qingyi for not being able to score full marks, and yet, Lu Qingyi scored full marks in the end. She thought Lu Qingyi had stolen the drug, nonetheless, it turned out that Lu Qingyi was the one providing it.

    Now, she said that Lu Qingyi did not practice at all. Would Lu Qingyi throw out some proof again?

    "Paper and pen," Lu Qingyi extended her hand to Luo Jia, her expression cold.

    "Oh, okay," Luo Jia didn¡¯t understand, but she obediently handed the paper and pen to Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi took the paper and pen, swiftly signed the words ¡¯June¡¯ on the sheet.

 Chapter 86 - 086Lu Qingyi is June_1

    Chapter 86: 086Lu Qingyi is June_1Luo Jia looked stunned. What was Qingyi up to?

    Qi Zhen: "....."

    Lin Yiran frowned, but dared not to utter a word.

    "Qingyi, what do you mean?"

    Luo Jia was bewildered when she received the signature from Lu Qingyi. She blinked and looked confused.

    Why would Lu Qingyi sign the words "June" for her?

    "What you wanted," Lu Qingyi¡¯s hands were shoved in her pockets as she retorted coldly.

    Luo Jia: "....."

    She wanted the signature of June, not the word "June".

    Qi Zhen spoke: "Luo Jia wants June¡¯s signature."

    Not only Luo Jia, even she would kill to have it too.

    "I know," Lu Qingyi¡¯s expression remained indifferent.

    Qi Zhen: "....."

    Luo Jia: "....."

    What do you know?

    "Qingyi, Qingyi."

    Room 201¡¯s door was rudely pushed open, with Ye Chenxi panting at the entrance.

    Lu Qingyi: "....."

    "Quick, sign for me."

    Ye Chenxi was holding a pile of books. She placed the books on the table near the door and took a pen from her pocket.

    She sounded urgent and somewhat ecstatic.

    Qi Zhen: "....."

    Luo Jia: "....."

    Lin Yiran: "....."

    They were all utterly baffled.

    "Qingyi, Qingyi, hurry up, sign for me."

    Lu Qingyi made no move, so Ye Chenxi urged her on.

    "Ye Chenxi, what¡¯s gotten into you?" Qi Zhen frowned and asked.

    "Am I obstructing you by asking my master for an autograph?"

    Ye Chenxi glared at Qi Zhen, hands on her hips.

    Ye Chenxi and Qi Zhen had been at odds since childhood, always trading barbs.

    Master?

    Qi Zhen, Luo Jia, Lin Yiran all stood there, stunned.

    "Qingyi, did you teach her the piano?"

    Luo Jia suddenly remembered something, speaking hesitantly.

    They assumed Lu Qingyi wasn¡¯t good at piano, so they wanted her to learn from Ye Chenxi.

    What did Lu Qingyi say at that time?

    She said that she taught Ye Chenxi to play the piano.

    They didn¡¯t believe it at the time.

    Lu Qingyi nodded, "umm."

    My god, Lu Qingyi was too extraordinary, wasn¡¯t she?

    "Qingyi, sign ¡¯June¡¯."

    Just as Lu Qingyi picked up the pen, Ye Chenxi said.

    "So you¡¯re June, right? Don¡¯t deny it, I¡¯ve confirmed it."

    As soon as Lu Qingyi opened her mouth to speak, Ye Chenxi interrupted her.

    Hands on her hips, she glared at Lu Qingyi with a trace of resentment in her eyes.

    She had once seen the word "June" written in Lu Qingyi¡¯s notebook. Since it was June at the time, combined with the fact that she subconsciously thought that June was an old man, she didn¡¯t think much about it.

    The signature of June on Weibo today reminded her of Lu Qingyi. They had an identical handwriting.

    Because she thought Lu Qingyi¡¯s handwriting was beautiful, she took a closer look and remembered it well.

    "Hmm." Lu Qingyi lazily lifted her eyes, then uncapped the pen and comfortably began to sign the book.

    Luo Jia: "What, what does this mean?"

    She was confused. Confirmed what? How was it confirmed?

    Ye Chenxi asked, "Did you see Weibo?"

    It can¡¯t be that she¡¯s the only one who found out that Lu Qingyi is June, can it? S§×ar?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Oh my, she felt greatly honored.

    On hearing this, Luo Jia opened up the Weibo app on her phone, clicked on June¡¯s homepage, and enlarged the image. The handwriting looked fairly familiar.

    She squinted and looked at the paper she held. Suddenly, she became utterly stunned.

    Holy crap, holy crap!

    Oh my god, the handwriting of Lu Qingyi and June was identical. They were astonishingly similar, and there was absolutely no difference.

    So it turns out Lu Qingyi is June!

    "Ah! Qingyi, do you need a leg hanger?"

    Luo Jia was hopping excitedly, almost ready to fall at Lu Qingyi¡¯s feet.

    Out of curiosity, Qi Zhen leaned over to take a look, and her eyes widened.

    She couldn¡¯t believe that Lu Qingyi was June, a pianist who had disappeared for a long time but had never been forgotten.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s eyelashes fluttered, "Sigh."

    For the others¡¯ envy, surprise, and admiration, she didn¡¯t feel much, not a ripple in her heart.

    Luo Jia, who felt she was being despised: "....."

    She felt like hitting the jackpot by being in the same class with June during her lifetime. What an honor it was!

    Lin Yiran clenched the blanket tightly with her uninjured hand, biting her lip, her eyes revealing a hint of jealousy, and her face was stinging.

    It seemed like she had been slapped in the face by Lu Qingyi again.

    Initially, she despised Lu Qingyi¡¯s cold and aloof attitude, but she didn¡¯t expect Lu Qingyi had the right to be arrogant.

    Lu Qingyi seemed to be truly outstanding. Why would a girl who grew up in a rural area be so superior?

    She had always thought that Lu Jiayue was very superior, but didn¡¯t expect Lu Qingyi to be even more superior.

    "Not going home?"

    After signing all the books, Lu Qingyi, capping the pen back, lazily asked.

    For those who live off-campus, it was time for them to leave school.

    "As soon as I got home, I had the driver turn around, told the gatekeeper that I forgot to take something, and told the dormitory teacher that I have something urgent to discuss with a classmate."

    Ye Chenxi shrugged, saying all her words in one breath.

    Right, as soon as she arrived at her home doorway, she saw that June¡¯s Weibo had been updated. The moment she clicked on it, she was shocked. She didn¡¯t even get off the car and had the driver turn around and go back to school.

    Lu Qingyi had been teaching her piano for quite a long time, and she had never realized that Lu Qingyi was June.

    She was full of regret and wished she could fly to Lu Qingyi.

    "You¡¯re brilliant!" Luo Jia gave a thumbs-up.

    Qi Zhen didn¡¯t say anything, just watching Lu Qingyi, her look implying that she had something to say.

    She wanted Lu Qingyi¡¯s autograph as well, but she didn¡¯t know how to ask, considering her attitude before...

    "Am I the first to know?"

    Having obtained Lu Qingyi¡¯s autograph, Ye Chenxi clutched the books and spoke excitedly.

    Oh well, she¡¯s slightly excited, what should they do?

    "No."

    Lu Qingyi glanced at Ye Chenxi and slowly spat out the word.

    Ye Chenxi: "....."

    She felt like a bucket of cold water had been poured over her head. Bitter cold.

    Ahhh, she wasn¡¯t the first one, and felt so aggrieved, what should she do?

    Ye Chenxi pursued, "Who was the first to know?"

    Wishing to get rid of the first person, so she could be the first one.

    Lu Qingyi stared at Ye Chenxi for a few seconds, then slowly uttered a name: "Xu Boyan."

    Probably by the time the first note sounded, Xu Boyan had already started guessing. After a snippet of the piano piece was played, he was completely sure.

    Xu Boyan figured it out by listening.

    Ye Chenxi: ".....okay."

    She fell silent. She wasn¡¯t daring enough to confront that cold convenience store owner after all.

    She always felt that Xu Boyan was not as simple as he seems. Not everyone could have the aura he possessed.

 Chapter 87 - 087 Yao Meishuâ€™s Amazing Attitude_1

    Chapter 87: 087 Yao Meishu¡¯s Amazing Attitude_1"Qingyi, I¡¯m going to leave first."

    Ye Chenxi hugged her notebook, her heart filled with joy, and thought it was about time to say goodbye to Lu Qingyi. Sear?h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Luo Jia stared at Lu Qingyi, her eyes full of awe.

    "I actually share a dorm with the big shot!"

    She suddenly screamed out.

    She felt incredibly lucky.

    "It¡¯s getting late."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s expression remained calm as she said dryly.

    Kind of annoying.

    Lin Yiran bit her lip as she watched Lu Qingyi, then took out her phone and sent a text message to Lu Jiayue.

    She wanted to know more about Lu Qingyi. It was embarrassing being put in her place.

    Lu Jiayue should know what Lu Qingyi¡¯s secret identity is, right?

    Lin Yiran thought to herself.

    When Lu Jiayue received the message, her phone slipped from her hand and fell onto the ground.

    How is that possible?

    She stared at the message on her phone in disbelief, her fingers digging into her own flesh. It hurt, but it seemed she didn¡¯t feel it.

    How could Lu Qingyi be ¡¯June¡¯?

    She loved piano and her idol had always been ¡¯June¡¯. She wanted to imitate June¡¯s style but never expected that the person she adored the most was the same person she detested the most.

    The moment she found out, Lu Jiayue felt a crushing blow.

    "Yueyue, what¡¯s wrong?"

    Yao Meishu walked in carrying a fruit tray. She looked at the dazed Lu Jiayue and softly asked her.

    She put down the fruit tray and bent over to pick up Lu Jiayue¡¯s fallen phone. "Be more careful."

    Yao Meishu was neither unkind nor devoid of a mother¡¯s affection. It¡¯s just that all her love went to Lu Jiayue and Lu Jiahao, leaving nothing for Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Jiayue asked, "Mom, am I excellent?"

    She bit her lip hard as she spoke in a soft voice.

    Before Lu Qingyi came back, the best person in her school was her. Although her grades weren¡¯t the best, considering everything, she was the best.

    So why did everything change after Lu Qingyi came?

    Even though she was still considered excellent in many people¡¯s eyes, she wasn¡¯t as excellent as Lu Qingyi.

    All her brilliance was overshadowed by Lu Qingyi.

    "My little darling is definitely the best."

    Yao Meishu was not sure what had happened but she gently rubbed Lu Jiayue¡¯s head and assured her.

    "Why can¡¯t I be as good as Lu Qingyi?"

    Lu Jiayue looked up, for the first time, not referring to Lu Qingyi as Sister Qingyi in front of Yao Meishu. She bit her lower lip stubbornly, her eyes filled with grievance.

    Yeah, why can¡¯t she be as good as Lu Qingyi?

    She had a better education than Lu Qingyi, had better things growing up, so why was Lu Qingyi better than her?

    Yao Meishu was stunned for a moment, "What do you mean?"

    "Lu Qingyi is ¡¯June¡¯."

    Lu Jiayue bit her lip and said.

    She really wanted to keep this to herself and not tell Yao Meishu, but she also knew that even if she didn¡¯t say it, Yao Meishu would find out sooner or later.

    If Yao Meishu knew how outstanding Lu Qingyi was, would she transfer all her affection to Lu Qingyi instead?

    "Really?"

    Yao Meishu was stunned for a moment, the hand she had been using to caress Lu Jiayue¡¯s head stopped.

    Lu Jiayue said, "Qi Zhen said it. She¡¯s sister¡¯s dorm mate."

    "I see."

    Yao Meishu was genuinely surprised, but quickly regained her composure, not showing the least bit of excitement.

    "Mom, aren¡¯t you surprised?"

    Lu Jiayue looked at Yao Meishu¡¯s too calm face and asked softly.

    In fact, she couldn¡¯t figure out what Yao Meishu was thinking. When they sent Lu Qingyi to the countryside, she definitely didn¡¯t dislike Lu Qingyi.

    When Lu Qingyi first surpassed many others in her test scores, Yao Meishu was slightly surprised, but she didn¡¯t show any joy.

    When she scored full marks in the mock exam, Yao Meishu didn¡¯t react much to. She preferred to reward herself, who had significantly lower scores than Lu Qingyi, and never gave Lu Qingyi a shred of praise or reward.

    Yao Meishu was always especially neutral towards Lu Qingyi, she never even smiled at Lu Qingyi.

    She didn¡¯t like Lu Qingyi, but she wanted to know why.

    A mother can¡¯t possibly dislike her own daughter.

    "It is indeed surprising."

    No doubt, Yao Meishu was surprised. She never expected that a girl she had abandoned in the countryside would achieve such greatness.

    But at the same time, it seemed perfectly normal.

    Lu Qingyi wasn¡¯t just some ordinary person, perhaps she was just destined to be extraordinary.

    Lu Jiayue stayed silent, staring intently at Yao Meishu.

    Her mother seemed surprised, but her face didn¡¯t change much.

    "Yueyue, she¡¯s your sister."

    After a long silence, Yao Meishu broke the silence. She gently rubbed Lu Jiayue¡¯s head.

    "Mom..."

    Lu Jiayue was stunned. She looked at Yao Meishu in surprise.

    She knew Lu Qingyi was her sister all along, but she never really considered Lu Qingyi as her sister in her heart.

    She never expected to hear these words from Yao Meishu.

    ¡¯Yueyue, she¡¯s your sister.¡¯

    Yao Meishu had never spoken like this before.

    "She¡¯s excellent, you should be proud."

    It seemed as if Yao Meishu had remembered something and there was a trace of concealed pain in her eyes.

    She whispered and used a toothpick to pick up a piece of fruit and feed Lu Jiayue.

    Lu Jiayue was full of surprise. For as long as she could remember, she had never heard such kind words uttered towards Lu Qingyi from Yao Meishu¡¯s mouth.

    This taken her back a bit, it was also a bit unbelievable.

    "Mom, I¡¯ve worked harder than Sister since I was a child. I¡¯ve been in touch with the piano since I was a child."

    Lu Jiayue said.

    Yes, she started practicing piano from the time she could walk. At first, she found it fun, later she fell in love with it.

    From the time she learned to speak fluently, she started clumsily playing, from one-year-old until she was eighteen - almost seventeen years.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s childhood didn¡¯t have a piano. She¡¯d been to the small town and seen the simple house compared to the Lu Mansion where there is no piano, no walk-in closet, no backyard, no dance room, no study...

    She received education since she was a child, but Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t, and yet, Lu Qingyi was better than her.

    Why?

    "Yueyue, sometimes, just working hard is not enough."

    Yao Meishu gently patted Lu Jiayue¡¯s back and spoke softly.

    No one on this earth can become outstanding without hard work, but in this world, hard work without talent isn¡¯t enough.

    Hard work is based on having talent.

    "Mom, what do you mean?" Lu Jiayue looked up at Yao Meishu in astonishment.

    She always felt that there was more to Yao Meishu¡¯s words, hiding a deeper meaning.

    It seemed like there was a hint of defending Lu Qingyi in Yao Meishu¡¯s words.

 Chapter 88 - 088 I want you to disperse_1

    Chapter 88: 088 I want you to disperse_1"It¡¯s okay, Yueyue, it¡¯s really late, let¡¯s sleep."

    Yao Meishu stroked Lu Jiayue¡¯s hair, and shook her head as she spoke.

    An ambiguous glint flashed through her eyes.

    "Mom..."

    "Alright, go to sleep."

    Yao Meishu got up and walked out, her face changed for a moment as she turned around.

    It was not indifference, but a mix of complex emotions.

    Lu Jiayue watched Yao Meishu walk out, gripping the bedsheet tightly, her expression unreadable.

    What did her mother mean?

    Is effort not enough?

    Is it about talent?

    So, does Lu Qingyi have better talent than her?

    They¡¯re born from the same parents, Yao Meishu never seriously interacted with Lu Qingyi, so how did she know that Lu Qingyi was talented?

    She picked up her phone, replied to Lin Yiran¡¯s message, then turned off the screen, shut off the light, and tried to sleep.

    Throughout the night, she stared at the ceiling with wide open eyes, completely unable to sleep.

    The person she despised turned out to be her idol, which was more distressing than knowing that Lu Qingyi was better than her.

    ¡ª¡ª

    "Sister, you¡¯re amazing."

    The next day, Lu Jiayue went straight to the school store to find Lu Qingyi when she arrived at the school.

    She knew that Lu Qingyi always had breakfast in the school store. She had a large bag in her hand.

    "Need something?"

    Lu Qingyi had her hands in her pockets, her eyebrows slightly raised.

    Her whole attitude disinterested.

    Lu Jiayue asked with a sweet smile, "Did you have breakfast?"

    Lu Qingyi only looked at Lu Jiayue without saying a word.

    "I bought breakfast for you. We can share it with the people in the dorm."

    Lu Jiayue said sweetly, holding up the bag in her hand.

    Her innocent words sounded just like a caring little sister.

    "The college entrance exam is soon, aren¡¯t you busy?"

    Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t even glance at the bag in Lu Jiayue¡¯s hand, her tone was cold.

    He who is unaccountably solicitous is hiding evil intentions.

    "Sister, when did you start to learn the piano?"

    Lu Jiayue bit her lip, looking at Lu Qingyi curiously.

    Lu Qingyi stared at Lu Jiayue for a second: "None of your business."

    "We are sisters." Lu Jiayue emphasized.

    "Apart from having a blood relationship, we are nothing."

    Lu Qingyi said so.

    An ordinary classmate or friend is better to her than Lu Jiayue, for they are not as hypocritical.

    "Kid, come get breakfast."

    Xu Boyan walked out of the school store, his face wearing a smile, his voice gentle.

    He seemed oblivious to Lu Jiayue, not sparing her a single glance. He gazed at Lu Qingyi, his eyes tender and doting.

    His eyes revealed his love.

    "Okay." After one last glance at Lu Jiayue, Lu Qingyi turned and left.

    As she passed by Xu Boyan, she put her hand in his. Xu Boyan held Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand and they quickly disappeared from Lu Jiayue¡¯s sight.

    Lu Jiayue bit her lip, her eyes fixed on the place where Lu Qingyi and Xu Boyan had disappeared.

    She was raging with jealousy inside.

    Lu Qingyi, Lu Qingyi.

    Why?

    Why wasn¡¯t Xu Boyan¡¯s gentle smile meant for her?

    The store owner was known to be unsmiling and indifferent. Yet why for Lu Qingyi would he suddenly become tender?

    Boyfriend and girlfriend, huh! Lu Jiayue suddenly seemed to think of something, her eyes lit up.

    "Yueyue, you¡¯re early." S~ea??h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Lan Xi, following behind Lan Guanghua, held a hot milk tea and greeted Lu Jiayue.

    Lu Jiayue¡¯s eyes lit up when she saw Lan Xi, "Xi Xi, good morning."

    "Good morning, director."

    She greeted Lan Guanghua as well.

    Lan Guanghua nodded as an indication of hearing.

    "Yueyue, what are you doing here?" Lan Xi asked in confusion.

    Lu Jiayue came to school early, shouldn¡¯t she have come to study? Why was she standing by the school store?

    "Ah, I¡¯m looking for my sister." Lu Jiayue raised the bag in her hand as she spoke softly.

    "No one is in the school store." Lan Xi peered inside and reminded Lu Jiayue, seeing that no one was in the school store.

    Lu Jiayue answered: "My sister is having her meal inside."

    It was well known that people could live inside the school store.

    "Shouldn¡¯t she be in the cafeteria?" Lan Xi, confused about the situation, asked naively.

    Boarding students usually either eat in the cafeteria or buy breakfast from the school store. There was no reason to go inside to eat.

    "My sister might not even have been to the cafeteria."

    Lu Jiayue bit her bottom lip, thought for a while, and then replied.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s card was handled by Lu Yao. Lu Yao had checked Lu Qingyi¡¯s card balance and it was almost never used.

    One must swipe their card to eat in the cafeteria. If Lu Qingyi never swiped her card, it certainly means that she never ate in the cafeteria.

    If she didn¡¯t eat in the cafeteria, she could only eat in the school store.

    Lu Qingyi initially knew Xu Boyan, or rather, Xu Boyan came to this school because of Lu Qingyi.

    All at once, Lu Jiayue felt like she might have uncovered some truth.

    Undoubtedly, Xu Boyan was handsome, even her heart was moved. But this man was just a mere shopkeeper.

    Indeed, creatures that grow up in the countryside often interact with people of lower social status.

    "She¡¯s very friendly with the owner of the school store?" Lan Xi asked with a hint of surprise.

    She has always heard about this shopkeeper, very cool and handsome, but extremely aloof.

    "They are boyfriend and girlfriend." Lu Jiayue leaned in close to Lan Xi, and softly revealed the secret. She made sure her voice was just loud enough for Lan Xi to hear.

    She glanced at Lan Guanghua in the corner of her sight.

    Lan Xi was somewhat shocked, "What?"

    She thought she might¡¯ve heard wrong.

    "Ah, this is something we can¡¯t spread around. I¡¯m only telling you. The school doesn¡¯t allow puppy love. If Director Lan hears it, it won¡¯t be good."

    Lu Jiayue shook her head and put on a reluctant face. She darted a look at Lan Guanghua, then exhaled a long breath.

    "Yueyue, you¡¯re covering up for them!"

    Already disliking Lu Qingyi, upon hearing Lu Jiayue¡¯s words, Lan Xi felt like she had just grasped onto some ammunition.

    Her uncle strictly forbid puppy love, he has broken up many couples in the school.

    "Xi Xi..." Lu Jiayue tugged slightly at Lan Xi¡¯s clothes.

    "Yueyue, you are too kind. Despite her treating you like this, you still think of bringing her breakfast and covering up for her puppy love. Why don¡¯t you think about yourself?"

    Lan Xi grabbed Lu Jiayue¡¯s hand, sighed softly and spoke.

    Lu Jiayue is really a very kind girl, and she felt sincerely sorry for her.

    "Just wait, Lu Qingyi¡¯s relationship is about to break up,"

    Lan Xi patted Lu Jiayue¡¯s shoulder and said solemnly. Then she ran towards Lan Guanghua.

    "Xi Xi..." Lu Jiayue¡¯s tone was a bit hesitant.

    After calling out, a glimmer of light flashed in the depths of her eyes.

    Lu Qingyi, I won¡¯t let you live a better life than mine.

 Chapter 89 - 089I am already an adult_1

    Chapter 89: 089I am already an adult_1Lu Qingyi stood in front of the desk, uninterested. Her hands tucked in her trouser pockets, head slightly lowered, and expression indifferent.

    "Qingyi..."

    Lan Guanghua didn¡¯t know what to say, seeing the girl¡¯s carefree demeanor in front of him.

    "If there¡¯s something to say, say it."

    Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t feel any need to show extra respect to Lan Guanghua just because he was the school¡¯s disciplinary officer, her tone remained cold.

    There was no fear, no timidity, only indifference.

    "Do you know the school rules?"

    Lan Guanghua didn¡¯t specify, instead asked after a pause for brief thought.

    Lu Qingyi lazily blinked her eyes and said, "I don¡¯t know."

    Lan Guanghua: "..."

    That was direct.

    He thought that Lu Qingyi would claim to know them, considering each student was given a copy of the school rules, filled with the school¡¯s regulations.

    "Read for yourself."

    Lan Guanghua didn¡¯t spell it out, he pulled out a booklet of school regulations from his drawer.

    Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t move, she glanced at the school rules laid out on the desk, "Speak directly if there¡¯s something to say."

    She didn¡¯t like beating around the bush. It wasted time.

    "I heard you¡¯re in a relationship."

    Lan Guanghua rubbed his nose awkwardly. He decided to be direct.

    Heard of it?

    Really, just heard of it?

    Lu Qingyi smirked. She slightly curled up the corner of her lips, her expression disinterested.

    "It¡¯s not a rumor. I am in a relationship."

    Lu Qingyi took out her hands from her pockets, grabbed her neck with her right hand, twisted it a few times. Her voice was a bit cold.

    Lu Jiayue.

    A name emerged in her mind. Other than Lu Jiayue, who would be so idle to report her?

    Did she think Lu Qingyi would be scared?

    Lan Guanghua: "..." Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Lan Guanghua was speechless. Normally, Lu Qingyi should have denied it. Then he would have been prompted to interrogate her until she confessed reluctantly, and he would then concoct various ways to persuade Lu Qingyi to break up.

    But why didn¡¯t things go as expected?

    Lu Qingyi had confessed so straightforwardly that she was dating someone.

    "Qingyi, having a relationship at your age isn¡¯t right. As a student, you should be focused on your studies and not thinking about such nonsense. Your boyfriend is the small shop¡¯s owner, right? He¡¯s a societal youth who loves to deceive students like you. In the end, it¡¯s always the girls who get hurt in these teenage relationships..."

    Lan Guanghua drank a sip of water to wet his throat. Then he started his long lecture, trying to instill ideology in Lu Qingyi.

    "Principal, I¡¯m an adult." As such, she wasn¡¯t having an early romantic relationship anymore.

    Lu Qingyi interrupted Lan Guanghua¡¯s words. Her cold, firm voice sounded as a reminder.

    Being in love after turning eighteen isn¡¯t considered teenage love anymore.

    Lan Guanghua: "...No, now is not the time to be caught up in this matter. I am worried you would be scammed. There are so many cases of university girls being deceived nowadays, you have to stay vigilant. Don¡¯t get fooled by a man¡¯s sweet words. Listen to my advice, break up. Current relationships don¡¯t last, but in future, you can find someone better, someone you can be with in the long term."

    Lan Guanghua, with a lot of love and concern, kept urging. He could not muster up a strong attitude towards Lu Qingyi, and was even stumped by Lu Qingyi¡¯s declaration, "I¡¯m an adult."

    It is true, Lu Qingyi is now nineteen, and having a relationship isn¡¯t considered early love anymore.

    "So, the reason Principal has been talking so much is to persuade me to break up?"

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s gaze met Lan Guanghua¡¯s eyes. Her expression was particularly calm without any ripples.

    "Yes, as long as you understand..."

    "I¡¯m sorry, I have no intention of breaking up."

    Lan Guanghua¡¯s words were interrupted by Lu Qingyi before he could finish.

    The smile on Lan Guanghua¡¯s face instantly froze.

    "Qingyi..."

    "Love is a matter of mutual consent. I currently have no intention of breaking up, so sorry, Principal."

    Lu Qingyi interrupted Lan Guanghua¡¯s words once again.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s eyes held a firm resolve. Her voice grew colder, not intimidated even in front of the school¡¯s disciplinary officer.

    No one could force her into doing something she didn¡¯t want to.

    Lan Guanghua: "..."

    In his twenty years of teaching, he had never seen such a forthright student.

    Most young couples claimed to break up in his presence, but then continued to stay together. Lu Qingyi was more ruthless. She directly stated that she wouldn¡¯t break up.

    Being the disciplinary officer was indeed not easy for him.

    "If there¡¯s nothing else, I¡¯ll be leaving first."

    Lu Qingyi casually put her hands back into her pockets.

    She was getting a bit tired.

    "You are liable to be suspended."

    The school regulations explicitly mentioned this.

    If one remains unrepentant even after being educated after the first offense, parents will be called after the second offense. After the third offense, they can be suspended. The school was quite strict against early relationships.

    "Whatever."

    Lu Qingyi lazily blinked her eyes, unaffected.

    It didn¡¯t matter to her.

    Lan Guanghua:"...."

    Didn¡¯t she care about getting suspended?

    All other students he had met before were terrified of getting suspended by the school. But Lu Qingyi was indeed an exception.

    "Think carefully when you get home." Lan Guanghua said with some resignation.

    "Ok."

    Lu Qingyi replied indifferently and then left the office, without taking any of the conversation to heart.

    She just felt Lan Guanghua talked too much and was very annoying.

    "Sister, are you okay?"

    The moment the office door opened, Lu Jiayue greeted her with a worried look.

    "Childish."

    Lu Qingyi looked at Lu Jiayue for a few seconds and then slowly spoke these two words.

    Only children would play such silly tricks.

    Did she want to see Lu Qingyi get scolded, or break up, or even get suspended?

    "Sister, I¡¯m sorry, I¡¯m sorry, I spoke without thinking."

    Lu Jiayue bit her lower lip in grievance and then raised her right hand to slap her own mouth. She slapped herself several times in succession.

    "Yueyue...Lu Qingyi, I was the one who reported you. If you have any complaints, take it up with me."

    Lan Xi immediately pulled Lu Jiayue away and stood in front of her, looking up at Lu Qingyi.

    "I know."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s tone was calm. She looked coldly at Lan Xi and Lu Jiayue.

    She didn¡¯t need to guess much to know that Lan Xi was the one who told Lan Guanghua about her relationship.

    As for Lu Jiayue, she was just someone who relayed the message and fanned the flames.

    "What do you know?" Lan Xi was slightly stunned.

    Wasn¡¯t Lu Qingyi supposed to be really angry?

    "Crossing me won¡¯t do you any good," Lu Qingyi raised an eyebrow and said.

    She might not act against Lan Xi now, but who knows about the future.

    Lu Qingyi suddenly asked Lu Jiayue, "Do you want to get into Hardrick University?"

    Lu Jiayue nodded her head, "But I don¡¯t think I can."

    She said she couldn¡¯t, but in her heart, she always considered herself capable of getting into Hardrick University.

    "Indeed, you can¡¯t."

    Lu Qingyi smirked and then nodded.

    Was it that easy to get into Hardrick University? Even if Lu Jiayue¡¯s marks were enough, she wouldn¡¯t get in while Lu Qingyi was there.

    Lu Jiayue bit her lip in grievance, "Sister..."

    "Are you implying that you can get in?" Lan Xi patted Lu Jiayue¡¯s shoulder and glared at Lu Qingyi.

 Chapter 90 - 090 and the boss are in the same class, super lucky_1

    Chapter 90: 090 and the boss are in the same class, super lucky_1Lu Qingyi asked back, "Why not?"

    She has already completed four years at Hardwick University, and has been a professor for quite a few years.

    "Do you think you can just go to Hardwick if you fancy?"

    Lan Xi laughed at this remark.

    Lu Qingyi did not respond but gave Lu Jiayue a cool glance, "You won¡¯t make it to Hardwick."

    So she said.

    To study in Hardwick? She hadn¡¯t agreed yet.

    She even feared that Lu Jiayue¡¯s hypocrisy would taint Hardwick.

    "Sister, I know I¡¯m not very capable, but shouldn¡¯t you be encouraging me?"

    Lu Jiayue looked at Lu Jiayue with an aggrieved expression, as if she was about to cry any moment.

    Lu Qingyi laughed. What a show!

    "By the way, sister, mom asked you to come home for dinner this weekend."

    You can leave school on Sunday afternoon. As if suddenly remembering something, Lu Jiayue slapped her forehead and told her. Sear?h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "Not going."

    She did not say she wouldn¡¯t come back, she outright said she wouldn¡¯t go.

    She never considered that place home. Lu Mansion was not her home, she was just an unwelcome guest.

    "Sister, mom said she can¡¯t reach you..."

    Lu Jiayue gently bit her lip and spoke, a bit embarrassingly.

    "Hmm."

    She had already blocked those two people, naturally, Yao Meishu wouldn¡¯t be able to contact her.

    No need for contact.

    "Lu Qingyi, you..."

    Listening to Lu Jiayue¡¯s words, Lan Xi understood something. She looked at Lu Qingyi angrily.

    Unable to get through would mean that she had been blocked.

    Lu Qingyi even blocked her own parents.

    "So annoying." Lu Qingyi yawned and then bypassed Lan Xi and Lu Jiayue.

    "Sister..."

    ¡ª¡ª

    "Sister Qing, ah ah ah ah..."

    Jiang Yumeng, sharp-eyed as she was, saw Lu Qingyi walk into the classroom, and she instantly became excited.

    Luo Jia had already told her that Lu Qingyi was "June".

    God, how could her Sister Qing be so excellent?

    Lu Qingyi covered her ears, looking a bit helpless, she slowly uttered a word, "Noisy."

    Jarring noise.

    Isn¡¯t she just June? Is there a need to be so worked up?

    Jiang Yumeng closed her mouth and mimicked sticking tape over her lips.

    "Sister Qing, you¡¯ve worked hard."

    Jiang Yumeng smiled brightly as she placed a stack of books on Lu Qingyi¡¯s desk.

    Lu Qingyi: "..."

    "Sister Qing, could you sign for me?"

    Jiang Yumeng blinked her eyes, looking at Lu Qingyi with a flattering expression.

    Thinking about having "June¡¯s" signature, she felt as if she were floating.

    Did she step on dog shit in her last life, so that she could know the treasure girl Lu Qingyi in this life, and surprisingly be in the same class with "June"?

    So lucky.

    Lu Qingyi looked a bit speechless at the books that Jiang Yumeng piled up on her desk, then she looked at Jiang Yumeng¡¯s desk.

    Well, did Jiang Yumeng move all the books on the table here?

    "What are you doing?" Xun Hanyu rotated his pen, looking curiously over here.

    Is Jiang Yumeng asking Lu Qingyi for a signature?

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s piano playing is indeed terrific, but it¡¯s not to the point where Jiang Yumeng needs her autograph, right?

    "Nonsense." Jiang Yumeng gave Xun Hanyu a glare.

    Xun Hanyu: "..."

    Lu Qingyi took the pen and swiftly signed her name on Jiang Yumeng¡¯s books.

    "June?"

    Xun Hanyu curiously glanced over. Seeing the two characters that Lu Qingyi penned, he involuntarily raised his voice.

    Was it the "June" he understood?

    The classmates in the classroom all turned their heads curiously toward this side.

    "My god, Sister Qing, your handwriting is exactly the same as June¡¯s."

    Xun Hanyu took out his mobile phone, compared it with the microblog post that "June" had written, and the handwriting was identical.

    So alike, too alike.

    Jiang Yumeng: "..."

    Lu Qingyi: "..."

    "Really? Is it really?"

    Some curious classmates came over to watch.

    Lu Qingyi: "..."

    She felt like a monkey being stared at.

    "Sister Qing is Lu Jun, the real deal."

    Jiang Yumeng started laughing lightly with her hand covering her mouth.

    "My god, is it possible?"

    "Damn, I think it might be true."

    "Who is this immortal-like person?"

    "The handwriting is exactly the same."

    "I can¡¯t believe I¡¯m in the same class as the boss."

    "It feels so surreal."

    "Boss, I want your autograph too."

    "Me too, me too."

    "And me...",

    Almost all the students in Class 20 believed Jiang Yumeng¡¯s words without any hesitation.

    The handwriting is so alike, the playing is also so alike, it should be her.

    One student piled a bunch of his books onto Lu Qingyi¡¯s desk.

    Stacked high, filling every nook and cranny.

    "Sister Qing, I¡¯ll bring mine over when you¡¯re done signing."

    Some students looking at Lu Qingyi¡¯s already overloaded table commented with a tinge of regret that they weren¡¯t quick enough.

    Lu Qingyi: "..."

    Alright then.

    "Sister Qing, we aren¡¯t in a rush, take your time."

    Someone said.

    There were indeed a lot of books on Lu Qingyi¡¯s desk, no use in rushing for them.

    "Sister Qing, sorry about that."

    Jiang Yumeng gave a sheepish laugh, scratching her head in embarrassment.

    She was too excited and blurted out Lu Qingyi¡¯s identity.

    Staring at the mountain of books on Lu Qingyi¡¯s desk, she felt a tinge of guilt.

    Lu Qingyi remained silent, her pen never stopping.

    "Sister Qing, why aren¡¯t you focusing more on piano?"

    Xun Hanyu curiously asked, Lu Qingyi¡¯s achievements in piano are certainly enough to secure her future.

    Many people were looking forward to Lu Jun¡¯s piano concert in June.

    Lu Qingyi could afford a comfortable life now, even without school, and she could live lavishly too.

    "Just a hobby."

    Lu Qingyi continued to write without looking up.

    A hobby?

    Xun Hanyu nearly cursed, if Lu Qingyi¡¯s hobbies were this good, if she found something she really liked, would it be earth-shattering?

    "Sister Qing, I want to cling onto your legs."

    Who wouldn¡¯t want to latch onto the boss¡¯s legs?

    Lu Qingyi: "I don¡¯t hang things on my legs, too heavy."

    Xun Hanyu: "..."

    Quite unyielding.

    Just then, Luo Jia walked into the classroom and overheard Xun Hanyu and Lu Qingyi¡¯s conversation, and couldn¡¯t help but laugh out loud.

    "Hahaha, this is killing me."

    She had asked to latch onto Lu Qingyi¡¯s legs last night, and Lu Qingyi had replied in the same manner to her as well.

    Seeing someone in the same situation, she couldn¡¯t help but express schadenfreude.

    "Laugh my ass off." Xun Hanyu rudely retorted.

    Was there an issue with him wanting to hold onto the boss¡¯s legs?

    "Jiajia, you must have said the same thing before."

    Jiang Yumeng knew Luo Jia well. She crossed her arms, smiling while she looked at Luo Jia and said.

    Luo Jia: "...Less talk won¡¯t kill you."

    Luo Jia looked at Jiang Yumeng with a face full of disgust.

 Chapter 91 - 091 Meeting You Finally Converged_1

    Chapter 91: 091 Meeting You Finally Converged_1After her fellow students in Class 20 obtained Lu Qingyi¡¯s autograph, they all started to show off on their friends¡¯ circle and the internet forums.

    This was June¡¯s autograph, something exceptionally rare.

    Soon, the news of Lu Qingyi being June spread throughout the school.

    Lu Qingyi was sitting in the snack bar scrolling on her phone with a frown.

    "Kid, drink some milk." Xu Boyan poured a cup of milk for Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi took the milk, "Thank you." Sear?h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Quite annoying.

    If she had known revealing her identity would be so troublesome, she would have kept it strictly under wraps.

    "What¡¯s wrong?" Xu Boyan sat down next to Lu Qingyi and asked gently.

    "Just pretty annoying." Lu Qingyi tossed her phone on the table.

    She was reading some threads on an internet forum. Many classmates from Class 20 had shown off the autographs they got from her, and all their posts were pinned to the top.

    There were a lot of comments, and many people were begging for an autograph too.

    "Kid, would I have the honor of getting an autograph too?"

    Xu Boyan pulled out a notebook and a black signature pen from his shirt pocket, a teasing smile hanging on his lips.

    He also wanted an autograph from the kid.

    Seeing the kid giving autographs to others, he was actually a bit jealous.

    Lu Qingyi: "...Sure."

    She obediently picked up the pen and signed "June" on the notebook.

    She wrote more carefully than she did for others, and her handwriting was much better. It was unique, belonging solely to Xu Boyan.

    With a twitch of her brows, Lu Qingyi flipped open the first page of Xu Boyan¡¯s notebook and wrote down a sentence:

    My sequence converges when it meets you.

    Xu Boyan ran his fingers over the words on the notebook, a pleasant smile crept onto his lips.

    So, the kid likes him too.

    He took out his phone, turned on the camera, and took a photo of the sentence.

    "Kid, give me your hand." He stretched out his right hand and said gently to Lu Qingyi.

    "Okay."

    Without any hesitation, Lu Qingyi placed her hand in Xu Boyan¡¯s.

    Their fingers intertwined, and Xu Boyan quickly snapped a photo.

    Xu Boyan let go of her hand. "All done."

    Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t say a word, just tilted her head and looked at Xu Boyan with confusion.

    "Kid, we¡¯ve been together for almost two weeks now."

    Xu Boyan stared at Lu Qingyi with a serious look.

    "So?"

    She knew it had been two weeks. What about two weeks?

    She lifted her eyes to look at Xu Boyan, slightly confused.

    In front of Xu Boyan, it seemed that she had reined in all of her bad temper.

    "So, when can we go on a date?"

    He looked at Lu Qingyi with a serious expression.

    Since they got together, other than eating meals together every day, they had never gone on a date.

    He did a search on Baidu, and found that he should be going on dates with his girlfriend, watching movies, shopping, playing...

    "This weekend then."

    Lu Qingyi thought for a moment before answering.

    Well, they can actually go right now. She doesn¡¯t even need to take leave.

    However, she wanted to be a good student who obeyed the rules in front of Xu Boyan.

    Xu Boyan asked, "Good, should I make the arrangements?"

    The kid was very lazy. If he had asked her, Lu Qingyi would definitely have said anything is fine.

    Lu Qingyi nodded, "Okay."

    "Ah, you guys didn¡¯t break up?"

    Tang Yaxin walked in with a big bag in her hand. Seeing the two sitting very close together, she opened her mouth in surprise.

    "Hm?" Xu Boyan frowned a little, casting a somewhat displeased glance at Tang Yaxin.

    "Lu Qingyi was called by Director Lan this morning, something about a love affair. I thought... Ah, it¡¯s best if you guys didn¡¯t break up."

    Realizing Xu Boyan was not happy, Tang Yaxin started to explain hesitantly.

    "Really, kid?"

    Xu Boyan didn¡¯t look at Tang Yaxin but turned his head to look at the girl next to him.

    He spoke softly, without accusation nor question, just blandly.

    "Yes, something like that did happen."

    Lu Qingyi raised her head from her phone, hesitated for a second before speaking.

    She didn¡¯t think it was a big deal and never thought of letting Xu Boyan know. But since someone brought it up, she couldn¡¯t deny it.

    "And then?"

    Xu Boyan seemed to ignore Tang Yaxin. Instead, he looked down gently at Lu Qingyi¡¯s profile.

    Lu Qingyi countered, "Why would I break up?"

    She had no intention of breaking up. She felt that she liked Xu Boyan.

    If you love someone, you should hold on tightly. She¡¯d never thought of letting go of Xu Boyan¡¯s hand.

    "The kid¡¯s right."

    Xu Boyan laughed. He lightly ruffled the girl¡¯s hair.

    As long as they didn¡¯t break up, everything was fine.

    "Brother Xu, this is what my mom asked me to bring over."

    Tang Yaxin bit her lip, placing the plastic bag on the table.

    She thought Xu Boyan and Lu Qingyi surely had broken up, and that was why she came to gain some recognition. She didn¡¯t expect Xu Boyan to know nothing about it, and the two looked like they were getting along just fine.

    "Didn¡¯t I say there was no need to bring this over?"

    Xu Boyan finally looked directly at Tang Yaxin, his brows furrowed in displeasure.

    He made himself clear.

    "This time it¡¯s not dumplings, but pastries. My mom made too many and asked me to bring some over. She said you like them."

    Tang Yaxin shook her head hastily and started to explain.

    It wasn¡¯t because there were too many. Actually, she specifically asked her mom to make them, and they were made according to Xu Boyan¡¯s taste.

    She knew a lot about Xu Boyan¡¯s habits, yet Xu Boyan wouldn¡¯t spare her a second glance.

    The feeling of unrequited love was really unbearable.

    "Just leave it here."

    Xu Boyan stared at Tang Yaxin for a few seconds as if he wanted to see right through her.

    One could tell he meant: You can leave as soon as you put it down.

    Tang Yaxin hung her head, her hands clenched together, biting her lower lip.

    Xu Boyan was really heartless.

    "Well, Brother Xu, I¡¯ll leave first. When you have the time, you can visit my mom. She really likes you."

    Tang Yaxin knew when to stop, she glanced at Lu Qingyi before leaving.

    Lu Qingyi was looking down, she couldn¡¯t see what expression Lu Qingyi had.

    "You two are close?"

    After Tang Yaxin left, Lu Qingyi put down her phone. She blinked a few times and asked Xu Boyan.

    "She¡¯s my brother¡¯s sister, not close."

    So the kid would also ask about his affairs. Xu Boyan chuckled softly.

    Implying: I¡¯m close with her brother, but not with her.

    "Brother¡¯s sister huh..."

    Lu Qingyi blinked, something seemed to dawn on her, and then she lapsed into thought.

    In romance novels, many male protagonists ended up with his brother¡¯s sisters. After all, long-time companionship often led to love.

    Xu Boyan asked, "What are you thinking about?"

    "Don¡¯t you like her?"

    Lu Qingyi asked suddenly with all seriousness.

    Tang Yaxin was truly gentle. Her type was what most men liked, at least that¡¯s how it¡¯s portrayed in romance novels.

 Chapter 92 - 092Boyan Xuâ€™s Friend Circle_1

    Chapter 92: 092Boyan Xu¡¯s Friend Circle_1Having known each other for so many years, doesn¡¯t Xu Boyan really not like Tang Yaxin at all?

    She thinks that Tang Yaxin actually meets the mate selection criteria for men.

    Gentle. Speaking gently, behaving gently, all her being gives off a sense of gentleness.

    "If I liked her, I wouldn¡¯t be with you."

    Xu Boyan said in a soft voice and ruffled the girl¡¯s hair.

    Is the little girl feeling jealous?

    Pretty rare indeed.

    "Kid, I¡¯m a local ring, and you are my single greatest ideal."

    He took her hand and said softly.

    Lu Qingyi was his first love, he had settled on this girl for this life. As long as she didn¡¯t leave, he was willing to spoil her forever.

    Girls need to be pampered.

    "I become a convergent series when I met you."

    Lu Qingyi laughed, and she repeated the sentence she had written down in her notebook.

    The confession from the little girl¡¯s mouth sounds very touching.

    Xu Boyan opened the circle of friends, edited and posted the two photos he had just taken, along with a line of words:

    I am a local ring, you are my single greatest ideal.

    Xu Boyan, who hadn¡¯t posted in the circle of friends for tens of thousands of years, posted for the first time, causing quite a stir in his circle.

    Xu Boyan suddenly bent over, he stared at the girl¡¯s beguiling red lips for a few seconds, finally planting a kiss on her forehead.

    Cool and refreshing, Lu Qingyi was stunned for a moment, she bit her lower lip and looked at Xu Boyan.

    Her face was a bit warm.

    "I¡¯m going to class." Her expression was a little evasive, and she picked up her phone and hurriedly ran out.

    Although she usually seems quite cold, she gets shy easily.

    Xu Boyan looked at the girl¡¯s receding figure, and he chuckled quietly.

    The little girl is shy.

    Xu Boyan opened WeChat, found that there were a bunch of red dots in one column, his lips curled in amusement as he clicked on them: they were all likes and comments.

    The comments were quite diverse.

    [Lin Yuanhang: Damn, are you guys together? Congratulations, fourth brother, on having a beauty in your arms. Scholars are different, even confessions are littered with words.]

    [Tang Gaozhuo: Oh my, what¡¯s going on, has an iron tree blossomed? Don¡¯t tell me this is real, I may have just woken up.]

    [Zheng Wenhao: The master, who hasn¡¯t posted in the circle of friends for ten thousand years, is publicly showing off his love today? Fourth Brother, was your account hacked?]

    [Mother: Son, bring your wife home for me to take a look at.]

    [Old Xu: Tsk, would a girl like you?]

    [...]

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    There were many comments, and some familiar and unfamiliar people all came to leave comments.

    Xu Boyan curved his lips in amusement, in a good mood, he replied to them.

    [Reply to Lin Yuanhang: Thank you.]

    [Reply to Tang Gaozhuo: Go back to sleep a little longer, you¡¯ll find nothing has changed.]

    [Reply to Zheng Wenhao: How about you show off a bit too?]

    [Reply to mother: I¡¯ll bring her home when there¡¯s time.]

    [Reply to Old Xu: Don¡¯t want a daughter-in-law anymore?]

    Xu Boyan was in a great mood, he replied to everyone, after replying to the comments, he closed his cell phone.

    The smile at the corner of his mouth never faded.

    ¡ª¡ª

    When Lu Qingyi returned to the classroom, her face still had a bit of warmth.

    "Qingyi, someone was looking for you just now."

    Luo Jia was reviewing, and when she looked up and saw Lu Qingyi, she told her.

    Well, it wasn¡¯t one person, it was a group of people.

    Many people knew about Lu Qingyi¡¯s June event, and everyone was waiting at the door of Class 20 with their notebooks and textbooks.

    They didn¡¯t leave until it was almost time for class.

    Lu Qingyi asked, "Who?"

    Luo Jia answered, "They wanted autographs."

    "No sign, don¡¯t look for me for autographs."

    Lu Qingyi said coldly, without a hint of hesitation.

    She had previously signed for her classmates in Class 20 because she felt that most of them were kind to her, and she had been in this class for quite some time.

    Her good will is only for Class 20.

    Luo Jia: "..."

    Well, Lu Qingyi is still Lu Qingyi.

    Having been in Class 20 for a long time and seeing a much nicer Lu Qingyi almost made her forget the real character of Lu Qingyi.

    When she first met Lu Qingyi, she was really cold and aloof.

    "I got it, Qingyi."

    Luo Jia nodded, she would respond in this way if anyone came to find Lu Qingyi for an autograph.

    "Qingyi, can you come over and help me with this problem?"

    Xun Hanyu had been working hard and continuously solving problems.

    The current Class 20, except for a few students, was studying extremely hard.

    Study is contagious, if someone studies, a second person will study, and then many people.

    "Um."

    Lu Qingyi nodded, walked over to Xun Hanyu, and patiently explained the problem to him.

    "Qingyi, Principal Lan was looking for you just now."

    Xun Hanyu suddenly slapped his forehead.

    Just now when he came back from the toilet and arrived at the classroom door, he saw Lan Guanghua, who asked him to get Lu Qingyi. He said Lu Qingyi wasn¡¯t there, and Lan Guanghua didn¡¯t say a word before he left.

    "Oh."

    Lu Qingyi was indifferent, she didn¡¯t have to guess to know what Lan Guanghua wanted.

    Xun Hanyu asked, "Are you going to find Principal Lan?"

    Lu Qingyi, "No."

    "Qingyi, aren¡¯t you curious about what Principal Lan is looking for you for?"

    He was quite curious, looking at Lan Guanghua¡¯s expression, it shouldn¡¯t be anything bad.

    The temper of School Principal Lan was understandable to them, when he came to find someone, if his face didn¡¯t look good, it definitely wasn¡¯t good news.

    If his face was calm, it should be a minor matter. If he was smiling, it must be a happy event.

    Lan Guanghua¡¯s expressions are all visible on his face.

    "Not curious."

    She knew what was going on, so there was no need to be curious. Even if she really didn¡¯t know anything, she wouldn¡¯t be curious, it was just a trivial matter.

    Xun Hanyu: "..."

    Alright then.

    "It might be about puppy love."

    After a few seconds, Lu Qingyi softly offered.

    Her eyes were firmly fixed on the cell phone screen, her lips curving up in a pleasing manner.

    Xu Boyan¡¯s circle of friends.

    So he took the picture to post on his friendship circle.

    It is said that when you truly fall in love with someone, you are willing to show her off in your circle of friends.

    Puppy love?

    Xun Hanyu was stunned for a moment.

    Lan Guanghua¡¯s tactics for breaking up couples are well-known, even a well-connected couple can fall apart under his hand, 80% of them will break up willingly.

    As for the tactics Lan Guanghua used, this is unknown.

    Xun Hanyu asked, "Qingyi, were you caught on a date?"

    It¡¯s pretty unlucky to be caught.

    Lu Qingyi: "I was reported."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s eyes never left her cell phone screen.

    Xun Hanyu: "..."

    Reported?

    Who is so lacking in decency?

    Curious, he leaned over and saw the content on Lu Qingyi¡¯s cell phone screen.

    My god!

    The contents of a circle of friends were really blowing off the roof, he shouldn¡¯t have looked at it.

 Chapter 93: Director 093, Can I leave now?_1

    Chapter 93: Director 093, Can I leave now?_1"Qingyi, who reported you?"

    Xun Hanyu was incredibly curious. Popular people inevitably draw envy. Lu Qingyi was quite well-known in the school, and there were many who disliked her.

    Lu Qingyi felt there was no need to hide it. "Lu Jiayue."

    "Damn, green tea bitch pretends to be an innocent flower." Jiang Yumeng happened to overhear the conversation, and she couldn¡¯t help but swear.

    Appearing as a good Chinese girl on the surface, but secretly doing harm to Lu Qingyi.

    " Alas, we can¡¯t judge a person¡¯s heart by their appearance." Luo Jia sighed along.

    She used to think that Lu Jiayue was pretty decent. She never expected that she would treat her own sister like this. How much sincerity does she show to others?

    "Qingyi, come over here."

    Lan Guanghua suddenly appeared at the door of class 20, beckoning to Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi slowly got up after glancing at Lan Guanghua.

    "Have you thought about what happened last time?" Lan Guanghua cut to the chase without beating around the bush.

    "I won¡¯t consider it."

    Lu Qingyi leant casually against the door frame. With her hands thrust in her pockets, she exuded an air of rebelliousness.

    "I¡¯ll call your parents."

    Lan Guanghua frowned. Lu Qingyi was simply...

    "I¡¯m sorry, but I don¡¯t have parents."

    Lu Qingyi spoke evenly and calmly.

    Lan Guanghua: "..."

    What about Yao Meishu and Lu Yao?

    This girl really was rather reckless.

    "I¡¯ll make a call."

    The girl raised her eyebrows and suddenly broke the silence.

    "That¡¯s more like it." Lan Guanghua believed that Lu Qingyi came to her senses, and his face was full of relief.

    The phone was quickly answered.

    "Old man, I need your help."

    "Yeah, that¡¯s right."

    "The school says I¡¯m dating prematurely. You could deal with it."

    "Yeah, it¡¯s premature dating."

    "Handle it for me. It¡¯s annoying."

    "Hurry up"

    Every sentence Lu Qingyi spoke was crisp and brief. Her voice was somewhat cold and bore a command-like tone.

    Lun Boyan, at the other end, stared blankly at the hung-up call, feeling totally stunned.

    It was caught by the school that Lu Qingyi was dating prematurely?

    The point was not about being caught, but that Lu Qingyi was dating.

    Lu Qingyi is dating someone? Lun Boyan found this hard to believe.

    In the past, he had introduced many talented young men to Lu Qingyi, to which she had always remained indifferent. Those men were interested in Lu Qingyi, but the key point was that Lu Qingyi showed no interest in them at all.

    "Who did you call?"

    Lan Guanghua frowned as he asked, just as his phone began to ring. Seeing it was the principal calling, he picked up immediately.

    "Principal, what¡¯s the matter?"

    "Okay, I got it."

    The conversation was soon over, and Lan Guanghua looked at Lu Qingyi with surprise.

    Who had Lu Qingyi just called? The Principal even personally told him not to interfere with Lu Qingyi¡¯s dating issues.

    "Director, may I go now?" Lu Qingyi lazily glanced at Lan Guanghua and asked.

    "You can leave." S§×ar?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Lan Guanghua waved his hand, not daring to say more.

    "Uncle, is it resolved?"

    Lan Xi, holding Lu Jiayue¡¯s hand, was standing not far away. Seeing Lan Guanghua leaving, she smiled and came over.

    Normally, as long as Lan Guanghua stepped in, there were hardly any issues left.

    "XiXi... "Lu Jiayue pulled at Lan Xi¡¯s arm, looking worriedly at Lan Guanghua.

    "The Principal ordered me not to interfere with this matter."

    Lan Guanghua naturally didn¡¯t know about the conflict between his niece and Lu Qingyi. He just purely thought Lan Xi was inquiring about his work.

    The whole school knew he was good at breaking up student couples. That was part of his job.

    "Why?" Lan Xi¡¯s eyes widened. She looked at Lan Guanghua in disbelief.

    Why would the Principal personally interfere with this kind of thing?

    The principal was the one who most opposed early love. He wouldn¡¯t have told Lan Guanghua to back off.

    "Phew, it¡¯s a relief they haven¡¯t separated." Lu Jiayue breathed a sigh of relief. Her murmuring dragged on quietly.

    Ironically, her mutterings were loud enough for Lan Xi to hear.

    "I don¡¯t know."

    Lan Guanghua shook his head. He was quite puzzled himself.

    Why would the principal interfere in such matters?

    "It¡¯s almost time for class. Go back to the classroom and study."

    Lan Guanghua patted Lan Xi¡¯s shoulder and then left.

    "Yueyue, you¡¯re too kind for your own good. People like Lu Qingyi, don¡¯t deserve to know what love is, not even with a convenience store owner."

    Lan Xi suddenly grasped Lu Jiayue¡¯s shoulder, forced Lu Jiayue to meet her eyes, and said with all seriousness.

    When you dislike a person, all you think about is making their life miserable.

    "XiXi, as long as she is happy, you shouldn¡¯t have reported her. Her goodbye turned out to be my way of saying it. Our relationship was poor to begin with, now it has only worsened."

    Lu Jiayue pushed away Lan Xi¡¯s hand, sat down and slowly curled up. She buried her face in her knees and sobbed quietly.

    "Yueyue, I was wrong, please don¡¯t cry, okay?"

    Lan Xi squatted down and delicately hugged Lu Jiayue.

    Lu Jiayue¡¯s kindness was firmly rooted in her heart.

    Who would be nice to someone who was indifferent and unresponsive?

    Only the fool - Lu Jiayue would.

    Lan Xi didn¡¯t understand, aside from the negligible blood relationship, how deep were their feelings for each other?

    One being pampered and the other being brought up in a rural area. Their meetings could be counted on one hand. Only a fool like Lu Jiayue would consider overlooking Lu Qingyi.

    "Don¡¯t worry, I don¡¯t blame you, I just feel wronged."

    Lu Jiayue cried and shook her head. Her voice was choked and carried a heavy nasal tone.

    Lan Xi spoke softly, "Yueyue, Lu Qingyi isn¡¯t worth it."

    Lu Jiayue was so good, how could Lu Qingyi be worthy of her kindness?

    "XiXi, it¡¯s worth it. She¡¯s my sister."

    Lu Jiayue lifted her tear-filled eyes. She bit her lower lip lightly. Her pitiful eyes were full of tears.

    "Yueyue, she won¡¯t understand your kindness."

    Lan Xi gently wiped away Lu Jiayue¡¯s tears, persuading her softly.

    She wouldn¡¯t be kind to Lu Qingyi if she were in Lu Jiayue¡¯s shoes.

    Lu Qingyi was obviously the older sister, but she never fulfilled the duties that a sister should have. Why should the younger sister go out of her way to please her?

    "I believe she¡¯ll understand, we¡¯re sisters and share the same blood."

    Lu Jiayue sniffled, forcing out a reluctant smile.

    Her eyes flickered uncertainly.

    "Yueyue..." Lan Xi didn¡¯t know what else to say. She just tightly hugged Lu Jiayue.

    Tang Yaxin happened to see this scene as she came over. She stood aside and heard their entire conversation.

    Lu Qingyi was this kind of person. Xu Boyan must not have known that Lu Qingyi had such poor morals.

    She thought quietly to herself.

 Chapter 94 - 094 What does kissing feel like? _1

    Chapter 94: 094 What does kissing feel like? _1Lu Jiayue was led away by Lan Xi, her gaze flickered towards Tang Yaxin on the side, a smug smile unconsciously tugged at her lips.

    She knew that Tang Yaxin had a soft spot for Xu Boyan, she had put on this act upon seeing Tang Yaxin approaching them.

    The act wasn¡¯t for Lan Xi, it was specifically for Tang Yaxin. Sear?h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "Yueyue, you really are so kind."

    Lan Xi said, pouting her lips as she linked arms with Lu Jiayue.

    "Not at all." Lu Jiayue shook her head, feigning modesty.

    Kind, ha!

    Lu Jiayue smirked lightly.

    Tang Yaxin watched as the two girls walked away. She clenched her fists tightly then headed towards Class 20.

    She had seen Xu Boyan¡¯s post on social media and it stung her deeply.

    The only reason she became acquainted with Xu Boyan was due to her brother, it¡¯s been two or three years since they met but she had never seen him post anything on social media, this was the first time.

    Perhaps Lu Qingyi really is very important in Xu Boyan¡¯s eyes.

    "Lu Qingyi."

    Tang Yaxin walked straight into Classroom 20, knocked on Lu Qingyi¡¯s desk and called out.

    Lu Qingyi looked up, "Hmm?"

    "Come out. I need to talk to you."

    She said straight to the point, her tone a bit cold but still notably gentle.

    "Speak here."

    Lu Qingyi sneered.

    It could only be about Xu Boyan if Tang Yaxin was seeking her out.

    "Stay away from Xu Boyan."

    Tang Yaxin bit her lip and went straight to the point.

    Lu Qingyi raised an eyebrow, finding interest in Tang Yaxin¡¯s straightforwardness.

    "I can give you anything you want, the condition is that you leave Xu Boyan."

    Tang Yaxin fixed her gaze on Lu Qingyi¡¯s face, speaking words that sounded much like a villainess from a overbearing CEO-falls-in-love novel.

    "Why don¡¯t you ask Xu Boyan to leave me?"

    Lu Qingyi propped her chin on one hand, sneered coldly.

    Her eyes were full of ridicule.

    Did she think she wasn¡¯t pretty enough or just too ordinary?

    Whenever someone wanted her to break up with Xu Boyan, it was always her they approached, didn¡¯t it occur to them to approach Xu Boyan?

    Pretty annoying.

    "I..."

    Tang Yaxin was at a loss for words, she moved her lips but didn¡¯t know what to say.

    She hadn¡¯t expected Lu Qingyi to question her like this.

    Right, why didn¡¯t she approach Xu Boyan herself?

    She wanted to speak to Xu Boyan too, but where would she find the courage?

    "You¡¯re not good enough for Boyan."

    It took Tang Yaxin a while to muster up the courage to say those words.

    "Whether I am good enough for him or not is for him to decide."

    Lu Qingyi looked at Tang Yaxin with a smirk, speaking slowly.

    Tang Yaxin said she wasn¡¯t good enough for Xu Boyan, Xu Yi had said the same, so had Lin Yuanhang previously.

    Ha, one by one, did they all despise her?

    "Lu Qingyi, do you not know who you are? He¡¯s so good and you¡¯re only causing him trouble."

    Tang Yaxin was so angry that her chest heaved with every breath, she couldn¡¯t help but slam her hand on Lu Qingyi¡¯s table, her eyes filled with fury.

    "I am causing him trouble."

    Lu Qingyi slowly stood up, locking eyes with Tang Yaxin and said coldly.

    Tang Yaxin was at a loss for words, "Lu Qingyi, you..."

    How could Lu Qingyi be so shameless?

    "Hey, whoever you are, if you do not want to cause a scene, please leave."

    Xun Hanyu knocked on the table and spoke softly.

    Tang Yaxin looked around and noticed that many students from the twentieth class were looking in their direction without much enthusiasm or excitement.

    Their expression was quite dissatisfied.

    "Yeah, you better leave before I lose my temper."

    Jiang Yumeng chimed in.

    If she didn¡¯t know Tang Yaxin and think of her as a gentle girl, she wouldn¡¯t have sat there so calmly. She would have berated her by now.

    Tang Yaxin bit her lip, threw a fierce glance at Lu Qingyi, and left.

    Why does Lu Qingyi, with her terrible character, still have so many people supporting her?

    "Qingyi, is she your romantic rival?" Luo Jia asked, her face full of curiosity.

    She always wondered how Lu Qingyi would deal with a romantic rival.

    Would it be particularly satisfying for Lu Qingyi to refute her rival¡¯s claims?

    No no no, she didn¡¯t wish for Lu Qingyi to have rivals, she¡¯s just especially fond of watching Lu Qingyi refute others, she¡¯s simply too cool.

    "Not really."

    Lu Qingyi spoke indifferently.

    She didn¡¯t see Tang Yaxin as a rival in love. Xu Boyan had no interest in Tang Yaxin; Tang Yaxin had no standing to contest her in any way.

    Her level was too low, Xu Boyan didn¡¯t like her, so Tang Yaxin was at best just a person who liked Xu Boyan.

    "Qingyi, what does a kiss feel like?"

    Jiang Yumeng curiously whispered into Lu Qingyi¡¯s ear.

    She was quite curious.

    Lu Qingyi: "..."

    She rubbed her nose, acting cool and didn¡¯t reply.

    Within her, a ripple of feelings stirred. She hadn¡¯t kissed Xu Boyan yet.

    What does a kiss feel like?

    "Qingyi, is it like a sweet and soft jelly?"

    Jiang Yumeng continued to ask, her wide eyes filled with curiosity and eagerness for gossip.

    Xu Boyan and Lu Qingyi were the couple that she shipped, a match made in heaven, too perfect.

    As Lu Qingyi was scrolling through her phone, she casually replied, "Mhm."

    There was a hint of guilt hidden in her eyes.

    Could a kiss be like jelly? Sweet and soft?

    Unconsciously, Lu Qingyi lightly stroked her own lips.

    What would a kiss with Xu Boyan feel like? Could it be sweet and soft like jelly?

    She suddenly remembered the kiss Xu Boyan had given her on her forehead and felt her face grow hot.

    Xu Boyan¡¯s lips seemed really soft.

    "Ah, I knew I guessed right!"

    Jiang Yumeng cheered, her eyes fixed on Lu Qingyi with a gleeful smile.

    "Idiot."

    Luo Jia shot a look of disdain at Jiang Yumeng.

    An idiot with a malfunctioning brain.

    She was sitting close and had heard what Jiang Yumeng had asked.

    Had Jiang Yumeng never noticed that Lu Qingyi would touch her nose when she lied?

    Although Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t do it a lot, when it came to matters about Xu Boyan, she would touch her nose acting guilty.

    Xu Boyan and Lu Qingyi probably hadn¡¯t kissed yet.

    "You¡¯re the idiot, your whole family is filled with idiots!"

    Jiang Yumeng was particularly defensive, hands on her hips, glaring at Luo Jia.

    "Pay attention to the details, understand?"

    In front of Lu Qingyi, Luo Jia wouldn¡¯t dare to belittle her openly, so she gave a subtle hint.

    "There are no details." Jiang Yumeng, being obtuse, obviously didn¡¯t grasp what Luo Jia meant.

    Luo Jia touched her forehead helplessly, sighed softly, and shook her head.

    Well, if she wanted to believe it, then let her believe it. She wouldn¡¯t say another word.

 Chapter 95: How much does 095 cost to leave her_1

    Chapter 95: How much does 095 cost to leave her_1Yao Meishu stood in front of the shop, watching the man who rested his crossed legs on the table and had a newspaper in his hand, her face cold.

    Her expression was frosty.

    "Name your price to leave my daughter alone."

    Yao Meishu took out a stack of red banknotes from her bag and tossed them on the table.

    The man in front of her was elegant and handsome, but however you put it, he was still a penniless poor boy with no status.

    "Auntie, your script seems off today."

    Xu Boyan glanced at the woman, dressed like a queen, and smirked.

    He held a newspaper in his hand, emitting a cold aura.

    "You think you¡¯re worthy of my daughter?"

    Yao Meishu retorted, fixing her gaze on Xu Boyan, as if trying to see through him.

    She held her bag tightly, her eyebrows furrowed, her face reflecting her impatience.

    "What does auntie think?"

    Xu Boyan chuckled, setting down the newspaper and drumming his fingers lightly on the table.

    "Leave her." Yao Meishu said with a furrowed brow.

    "Auntie doesn¡¯t get to decide."

    Xu Boyan raised an eyebrow slightly, casting a cold smirk at Yao Meishu.

    What right does a mother, who treats her own daughter like a stranger, have to meddle in her affairs?

    Yao Meishu overestimated herself. Why would Lu Qingyi listen to her?

    Wishful thinking.

    "Mom, what are you doing?"

    Lu Jiahao, panting heavily, ran over. He glanced at the two confrontational figures and tugged at Yao Meishu¡¯s sleeve.

    He heard from the driver early in the morning that Yao Meishu had left the house and come to the school. He immediately thought of Lu Qingyi and headed to the school as well.

    Lately, he had been busy studying and rarely visited Lu Qingyi. Communication was mostly limited to messages on WeChat.

    "You never tell me school matters. If not for your sister informing me, I would have remained in ignorance."

    Yao Meishu was a little bitter seeing Lu Jiahao¡¯s sudden appearance. She said with a frown.

    Lu Jiahao bit his lower lip, a crease forming between his eyebrows.

    So it really was Lu Jiayue.

    In Yao Meishu¡¯s mind, only Lu Jiayue deserved to be affectionately regarded as Lu Jiahao¡¯s sister, while Lu Qingyi meant nothing.

    "Mom, you¡¯ve never cared about sister since she was born. Now, what right do you have to interfere in her business?"

    Lu Jiahao looked at Yao Meishu as he spoke, his voice chilling.

    Although he would prefer it if his sister didn¡¯t start dating so early and be lead astray by some random man, he could see that Xu Boyan truly cared for Lu Qingyi.

    Xu Boyan, a normally cold person, could actually be tender to Lu Qingyi. Based on male intuition alone, Lu Jiahao could tell that Xu Boyan was good to Lu Qingyi.

    Finding the right person isn¡¯t easy.

    Since Lu Qingyi managed to find him, she was fortunate.

    "Go to class."

    Yao Meishu impatiently looked at Lu Jiahao, not liking what he was saying one bit.

    "Mom, just because I didn¡¯t say something before doesn¡¯t mean I don¡¯t want to say it."

    Lu Jiahao was not afraid of Yao Meishu at all.

    "Why is there such a huge difference in how you treat your own children? I believe sister yearned for parental love just as I did growing up, but you never gave her any. Now that she¡¯s grown up, you don¡¯t care about her at all. So, what right do you have to meddle in her love life?"

    Lu Jiahao was a bit angered, letting all the pent-up words in his heart spill out at once.

    It was really quite absurd.

    He really pitied Lu Qingyi.

    He didn¡¯t understand why Yao Meishu and Lu Yao showed favoritism. As daughters, why was there such a stark difference in how they treated Lu Jiayue and Lu Qingyi?

    If they favored Lu Jiayue because she was more outstanding, he could accept that.

    However, the truth was, Lu Qingyi was even more outstanding than Lu Jiayue. She always did her best.

    Previously, you could say Yao Meishu didn¡¯t recognize Lu Qingyi¡¯s brilliance.

    But now? Lu Qingyi performed better than Lu Jiayue in her exams, yet Yao Meishu rewarded and praised Lu Jiayue, while Lu Qingyi received nothing.

    Lu Qingyi achieved great results in June, but Yao Meishu didn¡¯t show any joy.

    "Slap!"

    A crisp sound echoed. Yao Meishu struck Lu Jiahao across the face.

    "Go back to your class."

    Her voice was furious and indignant.

    Lu Jiahao covered his face, shock written all over it as he looked at Yao Meishu.

    Yao Meishu had always been unwilling to hit him and had never spoken harshly to him. Yet today, she had not only spoken harshly but had also hit him.

    Was it because he¡¯d said what he had?

    "I¡¯ll always stand by sister."

    Lu Jiahao bit his lip and spoke coldly before turning away and leaving.

    If they didn¡¯t care about Lu Qingyi, then he would step in and care for her, being her sole family.

    Lu Qingyi was his sister, and he should protect her.

    "Ms. Yao seems pretty furious."

    Xu Boyan, who had remained silent since Lu Jiahao¡¯s arrival, finally spoke, coldly watching Yao Meishu.

    Seeing her act like this, he felt an overwhelming sense of sympathy for the girl.

    "Let me put it another way. How much do you want to stay out of her life?"

    Seeing Yao Meishu¡¯s silence, Xu Boyan tapped the table lightly in a distracted manner, a smirk tugging at his lips.

    Money was never a problem for him if it could solve said problem.

    Did he truly look like someone in dire need of money?

    If Yao Meishu could throw money at him to keep him away from Lu Qingyi, why couldn¡¯t he do the same to keep Yao Meishu out of Lu Qingyi¡¯s sight?

    "I am her mother," Yao Meishu said with a frown. "Do you have money?" S~ea??h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Her gaze held a hint of contempt as she looked at Xu Boyan.

    Dressed decently, acting like some rich young master and nothing more than a small shop owner.

    Good appearances didn¡¯t put food on the table.

    "She never accepted me as her mother. My money is enough to raise and spoil her."

    Xu Boyan stood up, gently brushing dust off his pants. A smirk played on his lips, his eyes full of ridicule towards Yao Meishu.

    He scoffed. A mother?

    Would Lu Qingyi really care for a mother like this?

    Mone?

    If he was the second richest, then who would dare to claim the first spot?

    Yao Meishu slapped the table and glared at Xu Boyan. "Who gave you permission to call her that?"

    She unconsciously rubbed her arm. Despite the summer heat, she felt a chill run down her spine.

    Little friend?

    That was their affectionate nickname. Xu Boyan had no right to use it.

    Xu Boyan chuckled lightly. "Naturally, it was Yiyi who gave me permission."

    "It¡¯s almost time. She¡¯ll come for breakfast soon."

    Xu Boyan glanced at his wristwatch. A faint smile crossed his face.

    She was always punctual, entering the shop every day at precisely 6:40 AM, neither a minute early nor a minute late as if she had calculated it meticulously.

    "I will make her leave you."

    Yao Meishu spoke with certainty, biting her lip as she looked at Xu Boyan impatiently.

 Chapter 96: Ms. Yao 096, this has nothing to do with you _1

    Chapter 96: Ms. Yao 096, this has nothing to do with you _1Lu Qingyi¡¯s left hand was in her pocket, right hand fiddling with a cell phone when she visited the concession stand, Yao Meishu and Xu Boyan caught her eye standing opposite to her.

    She looked at Yao Meishu, her eyes revealing some irritation.

    "Lu Qingyi."

    Yao Meishu turned around and happened to see Lu Qingyi, she called her by her full name.

    Sometimes the difference between two things can be seen in the way they are addressed. Yao Meishu always called Lu Jiayue "Yueyue." If not, she would drop the surname, but whenever she called Lu Qingyi, she always used the full name

    It was a very clear distinction.

    Lu Qingyi looked up at Yao Meishu without saying a word.

    She felt that there was absolutely nothing she could talk about to Yao Meishu.

    She commanded, "Break up."

    "Are we familiar?"

    Lu Qingyi paused in her typing, then gave a cold laugh.

    "I am your mother," Yao Meishu emphasized in a cold tone, her eyebrows furrowed.

    Lu Qingyi looked down and sneered, "I don¡¯t have a mother."

    From the moment Yao Meishu abandoned her, she was destined not to have a mother anymore. A mother who didn¡¯t love her couldn¡¯t be considered her mother at all.

    "You... you¡¯re not allowed to date in school,"

    Unable to convince Lu Qingyi, Yao Meishu quickly brought up the school rules.

    Many students are not afraid of their parents, but they¡¯re scared to death of their schools.

    "You can go and tell the principal if you want, but he wouldn¡¯t interfere,"

    Lu Qingyi chuckled, placing her right foot on the step, her voice reeking of arrogance.

    The old man has already made a phone call. Wouldn¡¯t Principal Guo simply have to turn a blind eye?

    Control her? Not likely.

    "Weren¡¯t you really mad last time? But you didn¡¯t do anything about it. Now you suddenly want to take action?"

    Lu Qingyi bypassed Yao Meishu, she reached out with her right hand and intertwined her index finger with Xu Boyan¡¯s, then she smiled slightly at him.

    The first time she held Xu Boyan¡¯s hand was in front of Yao Meishu, they were not even a couple then.

    She never expected the second time she would voluntarily take Xu Boyan¡¯s hand would also be in front of Yao Meishu, but this time they were officially dating.

    "Lu Qingyi, how old are you? Your current love is nothing but a game, you will meet someone better in the future,"

    Yao Meishu looked at their hands intertwined and clenched her purse tighter, her voice lowered.

    Lu Qingyi said, "I don¡¯t need your input in my matters."

    When she needed her mother to guide her before, Yao Meishu never did. Now that she¡¯s an adult, why should Yao Meishu make a fuss pretending to care for her?

    Does she still need it? She doesn¡¯t need it anymore.

    "Lu Qingyi..."

    "Sorry, but please don¡¯t ruin my breakfast mood,"

    Yao Meishu¡¯s words were cut off by Lu Qingyi.

    "The breakfast is getting cold," Xu Boyan stroked the girl¡¯s head and then took her inside.

    Yao Meishu was ignored.

    "Auntie, are you a parent of someone? Who are you trying to find? I can help you,"

    Tang Yaxin approached Yao Meishu with a crafty smile, her voice soft and tender, resembling the girl next door.

    "No need."

    Yao Meishu¡¯s tone was not too friendly, her eyes locked on the inside of the shop.

    "Do you want to buy something?" Tang Yaxin didn¡¯t leave, she kept questioning, being gentle and understanding.

    She had been observing Yao Meishu and the conversation with Xu Boyan and Lu Qingyi, guessing from Yao Meishu¡¯s demeanor that she must be Lu Qingyi¡¯s mother.

    The discussion between the three of them seemed rather unpleasant.

    "Auntie, you seem familiar."

    Tang Yaxin pretended to be curious and started sizing up Yao Meishu, then blurted out a remark of surprise.

    "I¡¯m Lu Jiayue¡¯s mother."

    Looking at the dignified and tender girl, Yao Meishu restrained herself from speaking harsh words despite a displeased expression.

    She clarified that she was Lu Jiayue¡¯s mother, not Lu Jiayue and Lu Qingyi¡¯s mother, and definitely not Lu Qingyi¡¯s mother.

    "Ah, no wonder I thought you looked familiar. Jiayue is truly outstanding, excelling in music, chess, calligraphy, painting, and everything else. She¡¯s not just beautiful but also kind-hearted. Qingyi is even more outstanding, great grades, popular, and talented. Every student in school knows these two sisters. Auntie, you must be so proud, you¡¯re a happy mother."

    Tang Yaxin opened her mouth in pretended astonishment, speaking with disbelief, flattering Yao Meishu.

    "You little girl are such a flatterer,"

    Yao Meishu laughed, anyone praising her children was naturally pleasing to her as a mother.

    "Auntie, you came to see Qingyi, right?" S~ea??h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Tang Yaxin covered her lips and chuckled, pointing towards the shop and spoke.

    Did Yao Meishu come here to force Lu Qingyi to break up?

    Tang Yaxin¡¯s eyes lit up instantaneously.

    "I came to make her break up," Yao Meishu didn¡¯t hold back and blurted it out.

    "Then, isn¡¯t Qingyi very sad? What did she say? Auntie, trying to separate lovers is wrong. Qingyi once said that her boyfriend treats her better than her parents. She loves her boyfriend very much."

    Hearing Yao Meishu¡¯s response, Tang Yaxin lowered her head and chuckled lightly. When she raised her head, she spoke her thoughts with a touch of sadness.

    She bit her lips gently and shook her head, her words came out in a soft whisper.

    She was well-aware of Lu Qingyi¡¯s status at home. In the Lu family, Lu Jiayue was the cherished one while Lu Qingyi was of no significance.

    Tang Yaxin knew how to provoke Yao Meishu.

    "Well done, Lu Qingyi," Yao Meishu gritted her teeth in anger.

    She could be harsh to Lu Qingyi, but it was infuriating when Lu Qingyi voiced these matters outside.

    As expected by Tang Yaxin, Yao Meishu¡¯s face changed color.

    "Auntie, calm down, Qingyi is already an adult, and she¡¯s not under your control anymore."

    Tang Yaxin bit her lip, her voice slightly apologetic as she spoke.

    Her words only added fuel to Yao Meishu¡¯s already burning anger.

    An adult?

    Out of her control?

    Yao Meishu thought about the things Lu Qingyi had previously said. Connected with Tang Yaxin¡¯s words, she was boiling furiously.

    "Lu Qingyi."

    Yao Meishu shoved open the door, her gaze fixed on the two enjoying their meal inside.

    "This is what you eat when you¡¯re with him?"

    When her gaze landed on the food on the table, a look of mockery flashed in Yao Meishu¡¯s eyes.

    Vegetarian food, ordinary everyday dishes with no delicacy, not even meat, a mere man who could barely make ends meet. How dare he to date a high school girl? If he cannot offer a more prosperous lifestyle, what right does he have to talk about love?

    "Mrs Yao, this has nothing to do with you."

    Lu Qingyi put down her chopsticks, she placed her left hand on the back of the man¡¯s hand, smiled faintly at him and when her gaze turned to Yao Meishu, it was cold.

    Ms Yao, a foreign and distant term, completely detached from the relationship between her and Yao Meishu.

 Chapter 97: After 097, Iâ€™ll be there_1

    Chapter 97: After 097, I¡¯ll be there_1"How come it¡¯s not important anymore? Lu Qingyi, I am your mother."

    Yao Meishu angrily flipped the bag in her hand onto the chair, then rudely flipped the table, causing all the dishes to fall to the ground and break the plates.

    Lu Qingyi looked at the mess all over the floor, and her eyes turned cold. She swiftly stood up and kicked the chair away.

    "Yes, you¡¯re my mother, I carry your blood. But what does that matter?"

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s gaze was icy as she looked at Yao Meishu.

    If it weren¡¯t for Yao Meishu being her mother, how could Yao Meishu possibly be standing in front of her unscathed?

    "Did you raise me? Did you ever care about me? Do you know my favorite dish? Do you know I¡¯m allergic to shrimp? Do you know my favorite fruit? Do you even know how tall I am?"

    Lu Qingyi stepped on the chair and fired off a series of questions with a hint of mockery, and coldly looked at Yao Meishu.

    Yao Meishu was left speechless, she didn¡¯t know any of the answers to Lu Qingyi¡¯s questions.

    Lu Qingyi looked at Yao Meishu¡¯s bewildered face and laughed.

    See, Yao Meishu knew nothing. This so-called mother of hers knew nothing.

    If she¡¯d never cared about her, never tried to understand her, what right did she have to try and meddle in her life now?

    How ridiculous.

    "Xu Yi."

    Xu Boyan gripped the girl¡¯s hand tightly. His voice was exceptionally cold.

    "Yes."

    Xu Yi appeared immediately.

    "Get her out." Xu Boyan commanded coldly, looking at Lu Qingyi with pained eyes.

    "Please."

    Xu Yi opened the door and gestured.

    "Lu Qingyi..."

    Yao Meishu had no intentions of leaving, she was about to say something when Xu Yi abruptly hauled her away.

    The air quieted down, and Xu Boyan wrapped the girl¡¯s shoulders consolingly and softly said, "It¡¯s ok, I¡¯ll be here from now on."

    His voice was so gentle, it warmed Lu Qingyi¡¯s heart. S~ea??h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "As long as you want, I can always pamper you."

    Xu Boyan leaned down and gently kissed the girl¡¯s brow, like a dragonfly skimming the water.

    This was his promise to Lu Qingyi.

    For the rest of his life, he¡¯d protect this girl. He only wanted her to be happy.

    All girls should be cared for, and his girl would be no exception.

    "Xu Boyan..."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s eyes filled with tears as she looked up at Xu Boyan.

    She didn¡¯t cry at Yao Meishu¡¯s callous indifference, but Xu Boyan¡¯s gentle words moved her to tears.

    She thought she could be strong. She¡¯d survived all these years, but in front of Xu Boyan all her strength seemed to crumble.

    "Little one, don¡¯t cry... don¡¯t be sad."

    Xu Boyan was somewhat at a loss, he¡¯d never consoled a girl, nor had he ever seen Lu Qingyi cry.

    The girl was really cold and independent. She often buried her sad emotions deep in her heart, rarely showing her vulnerability.

    "Having you is so great."

    Lu Qingyi smiled.

    Meeting Xu Boyan was really an accident, and being with Xu Boyan was also an accident, but she liked these accidents.

    If all the misfortune before was paving the way for her to meet Xu Boyan, then it was worth it.

    "Silly girl." Xu Boyan gently tousled the girl¡¯s hair, his voice incredibly tender.

    Prior to meeting Lu Qingyi, he didn¡¯t know what tenderness was. Since meeting Lu Qingyi, he¡¯d felt an instinctive urge to treat her with tenderness.

    "I¡¯m quite a mess. If one day you find out I¡¯m not who you think I am, will you still like me?"

    Lu Qingyi looked up at him, her expressions somewhat hopeful.

    What Xu Boyan understood was only a part of her. Her dark side hadn¡¯t come to light yet.

    "Silly girl, I like you just because you are Lu Qingyi, my little girl."

    Xu Boyan gently tousled Lu Qingyi¡¯s hair, his voice light.

    What he liked was just Lu Qingyi. It didn¡¯t matter to him what kind of Lu Qingyi she was.

    I like you, just because you¡¯re...

    What a particularly warm sentence this is.

    "In the future, I will give you a home, the kind of home you want."

    Xu Boyan crouched down slightly, stared seriously into Lu Qingyi¡¯s eyes, and said.

    This was his promise to Lu Qingyi, a promise to give her a home.

    Lu Qingyi smiled, "Good."

    Xu Boyan stretched out his hand to wipe the not-yet-dried tear marks from her face, his movements very gentle.

    "Little one, you look very ugly when you cry."

    He spoke as he wiped her tears away, the tone of his voice full of distress.

    His girl should be happy every day, she shouldn¡¯t have to shed tears.

    "Xu Boyan..."

    Lu Qingyi bit her lower lip lightly and suddenly looked seriously at Xu Boyan.

    Her gaze moved down from his eyes, landing on Xu Boyan¡¯s lips.

    Suddenly, Jiang Yumeng¡¯s words flashed through her mind: What¡¯s the feeling of being kissed?

    Is it really like what they say it feels like? Like touching jelly?

    Lu Qingyi fell deep into thought, slightly tilting her head, feeling somewhat torn.

    "Little one, what¡¯s on your mind?"

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s gaze was too intense. Xu Boyan chuckled lightly.

    She¡¯d been staring at him for a while now without uttering a word.

    "Ah, sorry I spaced out."

    Lu Qingyi tightly pressed her lips and lightly shook her head.

    She couldn¡¯t possibly say, I was thinking about what it would feel like to kiss you, right?

    That would be utterly embarrassing.

    "Little one, you¡¯re being dishonest."

    Xu Boyan chuckled, his hidden meaning unknown.

    Suddenly, he leaned forward and placed a kiss on Lu Qingyi¡¯s lips; it was a fleeting touch, as delicate as a dragonfly skimming the water.

    "Do you know what it feels like now?"

    Xu Boyan stood straight, his hands in his pockets, bending slightly, his eyes full of amusement.

    Lu Qingyi stared at Xu Boyan in a daze, blinking slowly.

    Soft, just like a jelly¡¯s texture, except it felt warmer.

    Was Xu Boyan capable of reading minds? How did he know what she was thinking?

    "Xu Boyan..."

    Lu Qingyi took a deep breath, and called his name, then turned around and ran out.

    "Lu..."

    She collided head-on with Xu Yi who was just coming in. Xu Yi scratched his head, confused as he watched Lu Qingyi run off, with the words he was about to say stuck in his throat.

    What on earth happened?

    He¡¯d never seen Lu Qingyi in such a hurry. It couldn¡¯t be that Xu Boyan did something to her, could it?

    Xu Boyan smiled and watched the girl running away. His face always had a smile.

    The little one was really shy.

    Seeing Xu Boyan¡¯s smiling face filled with affection, Xu Yi inwardly sighed.

    So, their master Xu can also smile. What a rare sight.

 Chapter 98 - 098 Her patience has reached its limit_1

    Chapter 98: 098 Her patience has reached its limit_1Lu Qingyi fled the convenience store like a fugitive. She lightly touched the spot on her lips where Xu Boyan had just kissed her.

    It was still slightly warm.

    "Qingyi, what¡¯s going on between you and Xu?"

    Tang Yaxin moved forward, her teeth gritted, she saw Yao Meishu being led out by Xu Yi.

    Yao Meishu had apparently not bothered to keep Xu Boyan away from Lu Qingyi. Useless.

    Lu Qingyi had no interest in engaging with Tang Yaxin, she walked straight past her.

    Tang Yaxin clenched her fists as she watched Lu Qingyi¡¯s retreating figure.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s phone suddenly buzzed, causing her to frown slightly as she took it out.

    "Hello."

    She answered the phone irritably.

    "Girl, explain your romantic affairs to me."

    The voice of Lun Boyan came from the other end of the phone, the concern of an elder for his younger.

    Lu Qingyi stayed silent.

    "Not speaking? I¡¯ll buy a ticket and fly over immediately. No, I¡¯ll arrange for a private jet right away."

    Lun Boyan¡¯s tone was somewhat agitated.

    Lu Qingyi could picture him scowling without even having to see him.

    "There¡¯s no need for you to come."

    It took a while before Lu Qingyi finally said a few words.

    All she did was start dating, why was he making such a fuss?

    "Who¡¯s your boyfriend?"

    Lun Boyan was asking. To be honest, he was quite curious. Whose charm caught Qingyi¡¯s eye?

    He had introduced her to so many handsome guys before, all with good looks. But none of them had caught Qingyi¡¯s eye.

    It couldn¡¯t be that Qingyi liked someone ugly, could it?

    This definitely wouldn¡¯t work. Their baby wouldn¡¯t look good.

    Lu Qingyi had no intention of answering, "No one," she said.

    Lun Boyan: "Girl, your boyfriend is not particularly ugly, is he?"

    Lu Qingyun: "He¡¯s not."

    "I¡¯m telling you, you should get a handsome boyfriend. You are so pretty, if you have an ugly boyfriend, your babies won¡¯t be good-looking. This will lower their attractiveness."

    Lun Boyan advised earnestly.

    Lu Qingyi: "A positive times a negative equals a positive."

    How did the conversation get to their baby?

    Lu Qingyi felt a bit embarrassed, Lun Boyan was really good at going off on tangents.

    Medical research shows that parents who are both physically attractive do not necessarily have beautiful babies. Parents who are both not conventionally attractive can also have extremely beautiful babies.

    Lun Boyan: "Hurry up and tell me, who is this man?"

    Lu Qingyi: "..."

    Why would she feel like she was being interrogated by her boyfriend after being caught cheating?

    "Xu Boyan."

    Kicking a stone under her feet, Lu Qingyi slowly uttered a name.

    She didn¡¯t want to say it, for fear of startling Lun Boyan.

    "Damn! Lu Qingyi, how lucky are you? How did you manage to win him over?"

    Lun Boyan¡¯s tone suddenly changed, it became somewhat excited.

    Just as Lu Qingyi had expected, Lun Boyan had indeed been taken aback.

    Xu Boyan, that¡¯s Xu Boyan, a man with unimaginable power in Kyoto.

    Lu Qingyi: "... He confessed to me."

    Did she look that bad? Why would Lun Boyan think she chased Xu Boyan? Did she look like the kind of person who would chase after someone?

    Lun Boyan: "..."

    Had he heard her wrong?

    Lu Qingyi abruptly hung up.

    ----

    There were only a few people in the classroom when Lu Qingyi returned. Her books were scattered all over the ground and her chair had been knocked over.

    A few romance novels had been mercilessly torn to shreds, unrecognizable.

    Her eyes clouded over, "Who did this?"

    She had been so patient, but someone was continuously challenging her limits.

    Good, very good.

    A few students looked at each other and no one dared to speak up.

    "Speak."

    Lu Qingyi approached a male student, and single-handedly yanked his collar and pinned him against the wall. Her voice was eerily cold.

    She was surprisingly strong, the boy was somewhat flustered, and looked at Lu Qingyi, shaking his head furiously.

    "Not speaking?"

    Lu Qingyi increased her grip slightly.

    "It... It was your mom..."

    The boy stuttered.

    The destruction by Yao Meishu, when Lu Qingyi had asked who did this, he had been unsure whether to tell her or not.

    "Yao Meishu, I see!"

    Lu Qingyi snorted coldly and let go of the boy¡¯s collar. He immediately tumbled and fell onto the floor.

    Did they take her forbearance for acquiescence?

    "Help me throw them away."

    She glanced at the scattered books on the floor and spoke to the boy.

    He looked confused.

    When Lu Qingyi arrived at the Lu Mansion there was nobody at home, only a few servants.

    She burst in without saying a word and kicked the front door open.

    "Oh, Miss..."

    Auntie Lin, who was holding a rag in her hand, rushed over and saw the broken front door, bewildered.

    "Where¡¯s Yao Meishu?"

    Lu Qingyi looked around the villa but there was no sign of Yao Meishu.

    "The lady left in the morning and has not yet returned."

    Auntie Lin answered Lu Qingyi¡¯s question from the bottom of her heart, though she looked down on her.

    The girl¡¯s eyes were too cold. Auntie Lin was over fifty years old, but she still felt somewhat afraid when she looked into her eyes.

    "Huh." Lu Qingyi smirked and walked into the villa.

    There was a vase at the entrance. She picked it up and smashed it on the floor. The vase broke into several pieces.

    "Oh, Miss, why are you so careless?"

    Auntie Lin squatted down and looked at the shattered vase with dismay. It was expensive.

    She didn¡¯t see Lu Qingyi¡¯s action and assumed that she had broken it accidentally.

    "Doesn¡¯t Yao Meishu enjoy throwing stuff? I¡¯ll give her plenty to throw."

    Lu Qingyi said coldly. She brushed everything off in the living room, and almost instantly the floor was a mess.

    Did she destroy her book just because she was unhappy? When she was a child, she hated the doll her grandmother bought because it was too ugly. She didn¡¯t allow her to bring it into the Lu Mansion and threw it in the trash.

    "Stop, stop, the lady will be angry."

    Auntie Lin was shocked at the sight of Lu Qingyi throwing everything, whether breakable or not, on the floor.

    "Stop. That¡¯s the lady¡¯s favorite."

    Auntie Lin saw Lu Qingyi reaching for another ceramic vase and said nervously.

    Reportedly, this vase was given to Yao Meishu by Lu Yao. Yao Meishu cherished it a lot, and she personally took care of it.

    "Her favorite, huh?"

    Lu Qingyi laughed. She thought about the romance novels destroyed, her eyes grew cold. She slightly loosened her grip and the vase fell to the floor, breaking into countless pieces.

    Those books were also among her favorites. She wasn¡¯t particularly passionate about anything, her only love was her books, especially those novels.

    "Oh, Miss, why would you..."

    Auntie Lin was taken aback. She looked at Lu Qingyi in disbelief. sea??h th§× Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    It seemed as if Lu Qingyi had changed since she came back. She used to look unhappy, but for the most part, she was silent.

 Chapter 99 - 099 Lu Qingyi Gets Tough_1

    Chapter 99: 099 Lu Qingyi Gets Tough_1"Oh, you really think I¡¯m a pushover?"

    Lu Qingyi looked at Aunt Lin with a frosty gaze. Sear?h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    In the Lu Mansion, no one really considered her as the young lady of the Lu Family.

    Aunt Lin had even made several sarcastic remarks about her.

    "Aunt Lin, what happened..."

    The voice of Yao Meishu came over, abruptly cutting off the moment she saw Lu Qingyi.

    She had just returned home to find the living room in shambles, and was about to question Aunt Lin about it, when she saw Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi raised an eyebrow, "Back already?"

    "Decided to break up with me, have you?"

    Yao Meishu calmly changed her shoes at the entrance, her tone quite cold.

    Just as she finished switching shoes, her expression froze. She remembered clearly that there was a vase here, where was it now?

    "Yao Meishu, everyone has their limits."

    Lu Qingyi took a few steps towards Yao Meishu.

    She dropped the respectful address of ¡¯Madam Yao¡¯, instead calling Yao Meishu by her full name.

    "I am your mother." Yao Meishu repeated this many times.

    Being addressed by her full name by Lu Qingyi, Yao Meishu felt quite displeased.

    "Did you rip my book?"

    Lu Qingyi was slightly taller than Yao Meishu. Looking down at her gave her a feeling of authority.

    Her voice was very cold, colder than it had ever been.

    "Yes." Yao Meishu had nothing to hide. She admitted it openly.

    The moment she was dragged away by Xu Yi, she felt as if her dignity had been greatly insulted.

    When had she ever experienced such treatment? As the wife of Lu Yao, she was always pampered wherever she went.

    With her temper flaring, she had gone to the 20th-grade classroom and vented her anger on Lu Qingyi¡¯s book.

    "Good, very good."

    Lu Qingyi laughed, clapping her hands, the smile on her face chillingly cold.

    "Madam, the vase in the living room and all the fragile items were smashed by the young lady."

    Aunt Lin began to complain to Yao Meishu.

    Yao Meishu¡¯s gaze fell on the devastated living room. As expected, all the fragile items were now broken, the room was filled with shattered glass and porcelain.

    "Lu Qingyi, you..."

    "Yao Meishu, everyone has a bottom line."

    Before Yao Meishu could finish her sentence, she was interrupted by Lu Qingyi.

    Yao Meishu could dislike her, could be cold to her, could show her no concern. But if she was going to interfere with her life and challenge her bottom line under the guise of motherhood, then she didn¡¯t want to hold back any longer.

    "Don¡¯t forget who you are. The things you broke will take several lifetimes for you to repay."

    Yao Meishu¡¯s chest heaved, some of these pieces were very valuable, some of the porcelain was bought at great cost through connections.

    "I¡¯ll repay you."

    Lu Qingyi pulled a bank card from her pocket and threw it towards Yao Meishu.

    The sharp edge of the bank card cut Yao Meishu¡¯s face, blood trickling down.

    "Lu Qingyi."

    Yao Meishu was both angry and anxious. She held her face.

    All women are vain creatures, and she was no exception. The moment her face was cut, she panicked.

    "I have enough money, and we are not even in the same hukou."

    A hint of a cold smile graced the corners of Lu Qingyi¡¯s mouth. The implication clear - they were completely through.

    From now on, she wouldn¡¯t give a damn about their minor blood connection.

    Since she was born, her hukou had always been with her grandmother. Now that her grandmother was no longer around, she was all alone on a hukou.

    She had no connection with Yao Meishu whatsoever.

    "Lu Qingyi, you¡¯ll regret this."

    Yao Meishu felt she had been insulted in a way she had never before. She said with clenched teeth.

    She had never been slapped with money in her life, and the first time it happened, it was by her own daughter.

    Aunt Lin was a bit panicked as she stood aside, at a loss as to what to do.

    "Heh."

    Lu Qingyi let out a sudden laugh, her voice cold.

    "Aunt Lin..."

    Yao Meishu called out, and Aunt Lin made a movement as though to go upstairs.

    "Thud." Suddenly a sound echoed, as Aunt Lin knelt on the floor, her face writhed in pain.

    Lu Qingyi, playing with a small stone in her hand, smirked coldly.

    Did she think she can just go upstairs right under her watch?

    "Madam..."

    Aunt Lin¡¯s face twisted with pain as she covered her knee and groaned.

    "Yao Meishu, let me make it clear today. I have tolerated you up till now because of my grandmother. But if you cross my line, I don¡¯t know what I¡¯ll do."

    Picking up a tea cup, Lu Qingyi turned it around a few times in her hand before smashing it hard on the floor.

    The crisp sound of the tea cup shattering into countless pieces echoed throughout the room.

    "Lu Qingyi, I¡¯m going to sue you for trespassing."

    Yao Meishu pulled out her phone from her bag, ready to make a call.

    So many things were broken, and it pained her heart - they were all things bought with a lot of money.

    "Be my guest."

    Lu Qingyi lazily sat down on the sofa, cross-legged, her eyes flickered with a teasing smile as she looked at Yao Meishu.

    She wanted to sue her?

    Ha.

    Yao Meishu clutched her phone, hesitated from dialling the number, her angry gaze fixed on Lu Qingyi.

    She was a person who particularly cared about her image. Many people knew that Lu Qingyi was her daughter. If she sent her own daughter to the police station, what would people think of her?

    Naturally, Lu Qingyi knew Yao Meishu wouldn¡¯t dare make the call. Even if she did, she was not afraid.

    Yao Meishu took a few steps towards Lu Qingyi, her hand raised as if to slap her.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s eyes narrowed at once; she calmly grabbed Yao Meishu¡¯s hand and then slowly rose to her feet.

    "Want to hit me? You¡¯re not worthy!"

    Her voice was chillingly cold, her gaze on Yao Meishu similarly icy.

    A person who never raised her had no right to discipline her. Much less any right to hit her.

    "Lu Qingyi..."

    Her facial expression filled with pain, Yao Meishu cried out.

    Lu Qingyi had a strong grip, the place where her hand was held was sore and painful.

    Aunt Lin had recovered from the pain, she rose to her feet, picked up a feather duster from the side and was all set to attack Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi sidestepped smoothly, avoiding the feather duster. Her eyes were cold as she kicked Aunt Lin¡¯s lower body without warning.

    "Ouch!"

    Aunt Lin let out a miserable cry as she fell heavily to the ground.

    Lu Qingyi smirked coldly, gripping Yao Meishu¡¯s wrist even tighter, she suddenly swung Yao Meishu¡¯s hand towards her own face.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s strength was remarkable, Yao Meishu¡¯s face reddened visibly from the slap.

    "Ah!"

    Yao Meishu screamed, looking incredulously at Lu Qingyi.

    Her face was in pain, as was her palm.

    Lu Qingyi had hit her.

    Yao Meishu backtracked several steps, her gaze held a trace of fear as she looked at Lu Qingyi. It was as though she saw a completely different person through Lu Qingyi.

    The fear in her eyes was genuine.

    Lu Qingyi asked, "Does it hurt?"

    Her voice was somewhat ethereal.

 Chapter 100 want to take the child home_1

    Chapter 100: 100 want to take the child home_1"Lu Qingyi, you actually hit me."

    Yao Meishu covered her face, her voice trembling a bit.

    A daughter hitting her mother, she could not believe such a thing happened to her.

    "Yao Meishu, if you stop bothering me from now on, then we can live our separate lives. If you do something that upsets me in the future, I won¡¯t be concerned about our blood ties."

    Lu Qingyi slightly crouched down, she looked into Yao Meishu¡¯s eyes and spoke word by word.

    Sometimes when she was tough, it frightened even herself.

    Seeing Yao Meishu in such a pitiful state, Lu Qingyi did not feel a bit sorry but rather relieved.

    "I should have strangled you when you were born."

    Yao Meishu glared at Lu Qingyi with intense hatred in her eyes.

    She regretted letting Lu Qingyi grow up, Lu Qingyi might have been born to torment her.

    "Huh." Lu Qingyi scoffed.

    Yao Meishu was really cold-hearted, Lu Qingyi did not feel sad at all hearing these relentlessly cruel words.

    When Lu Qingyi left the Lu Mansion, Yao Meishu was still cursing her, her eyes full of hatred for Lu Qingyi.

    "Madam..."

    Aunt Lin watched Lu Qingyi leave, and then hurriedly found the first-aid kit and treated Yao Meishu¡¯s face.

    This was the first time she had seen Lu Qingyi acting so harsh, her stomach still hurt from the kick she received earlier.

    "Aunt Lin, I think I saw her..."

    Yao Meishu¡¯s eyes regained focus, she murmured to Aunt Lin.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s toughness reminded her of someone from her past, she almost thought that person had returned.

    "Her?"

    Aunt Lin was confused, she didn¡¯t understand what Yao Meishu was referring to.

    "Aunt Lin, clean up a bit, I¡¯m a bit tired."

    Yao Meishu rubbed her forehead, she dragged her body upstairs, feeling a bit exhausted.

    ----

    Perhaps the place where she felt most secure was with Xu Boyan.

    After leaving the Lu Mansion, Lu Qingyi went straight back to school, she curled up on the couch in the snack shop and fell asleep.

    She was quite tired.

    Xu Boyan gently covered her with a blanket and dropped a kiss on her forehead.

    The little girl seemed really tired.

    "Has there been any news about Doctor L?"

    Xu Boyan gently closed the door and asked Xu Yi.

    They have been looking for Doctor L for a long time, but so far they have found no trace of him. Xu Boyan has never given up looking for Doctor L.

    "Master Xu, not yet."

    Xu Yi shook his head, they were working overtime every day, but Doctor L seemed to have evaporated from the face of the earth, they hadn¡¯t detected any trace of him at all.

    At least before they had some leads.

    "What about Blank?"

    Even though the Hacker League explicitly stated that Blank wouldn¡¯t take the job, their offer was still there, and the price was constantly increasing.

    Even still, Xu Yi shook his head, "No reply."

    Blank, the supreme boss, always comes and goes without a trace, only takes jobs based on his mood.

    Xu Boyan put his hands in his pockets, his eyes cold.

    Suddenly he felt his intelligence network was extremely poor, he couldn¡¯t even find the shadow of the person he wanted to investigate.

    "Keep going." He tapped the table with his index finger.

    Lu Qingyi was listening to the movement outside with her eyes open, feeling a bit uneasy.

    The person Xu Boyan was looking for was her, but she couldn¡¯t tell him.

    She was a light sleeper, she had woken up when Xu Boyan kissed her forehead.

    "Little girl, you¡¯re awake, not going to sleep anymore?"

    Xu Boyan pushed the door open and saw Lu Qingyi with her eyes wide open, and he smiled lightly.

    Lu Qingyi nodded, "Yeah."

    "Drink a cup of milk."

    Xu Boyan skillfully poured Lu Qingyi a cup of milk and held it to her lips.

    Lu Qingyi reached out and took the milk and took a sip.

    It was warm, the temperature just right.

    "What would you do if you found Doctor L?"

    Holding her milk, Lu Qingyi took a gentle sip and asked.

    She was really curious.

    Many people were looking for Doctor L, but most of them were for their own interests.

    Xu Boyan said that he wanted to find Doctor L to prevent him from falling into the hands of D country, but was that truly his only motive?

    Xu Boyan was really good to her, but Lu Qingyi was not sure how Xu Boyan would react when he found out she was Doctor L.

    "Bring him back to the Medical Organization."

    Xu Boyan responded almost immediately without any hesitation.

    Doctor L was a core figure in the Medical Organization, a leader. Before all these events took place, Doctor L was always doing things beneficial for the people.

    He was constantly developing cures for various diseases.

    But now Doctor L had disappeared from the Medical Organization, even the people within the organization did not know where he was.

    "Doctor L must be having a hard time."

    Lu Qingyi gently sighed.

    So many people were looking for her. If she hadn¡¯t had the identity of Blank, she really wouldn¡¯t know how to conceal her tracks.

    Fortunately, people¡¯s perception of Doctor L was always a fifty-year-old, white-haired old man wearing heavy glasses.

    As for herself, a young girl in the bloom of youth, no one would think of associating her with the identity of Doctor L.

    "Little girl, are you interested in becoming the next Doctor L?"

    Xu Boyan chuckled and tousled the girl¡¯s hair, he asked softly.

    He wasn¡¯t being too serious, it was just a joke.

    He couldn¡¯t bear to see his little girl so tired, spending all day in the laboratory doing monotonous research.

    His little girl didn¡¯t need to have major achievements, she could choose a relaxing profession she liked in the future, she could go shopping, watch dramas, take care of her skin every day.

    Earning money shouldn¡¯t be done by Lu Qingyi, she just needed to be happy.

    Lu Qingyi: "...I don¡¯t think so."

    She was not interested in becoming her future self.

    "Little girl, there¡¯s less than a month left."

    Xu Boyan looked at the calendar hanging on the wall and said softly.

    Not long before she could leave here, she should be happier then.

    "Ah, that¡¯s fast."

    Lu Qingyi propped her chin with one hand and sighed gently.

    Time flew so fast without her noticing, it had been so long since her grandmother passed away, she didn¡¯t feel quite as upset mentioning it now.

    "I¡¯ll take you home after we go to Kyoto." sea??h th§× novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Xu Boyan stepped forward and held the girl¡¯s hand, he spoke very earnestly.

    He hoped that Lu Qingyi, who was lacking motherly love, could be compensated by his own mother. His little girl was so cute, his mother would definitely like her.

    "Ah, that¡¯s too soon."

    Lu Qingyi shook off Xu Boyan¡¯s hand, she shook her head slightly.

    Things were happening too fast and she wasn¡¯t prepared at all.

    Just a few months¡¯ time, it¡¯s too soon.

    Xu Boyan chuckled, "My mother will like you."

    She was probably scared, he also felt it was a bit too soon, but he wanted to take her home as soon as possible.

 Chapter 101: Mock 101 third model (1) _1

    Chapter 101: Mock 101 third model (1) _1"Ah, the third mock exam is tomorrow."

    Jiang Yumeng clung to her textbook with a look of despair, glancing pitifully at Lu Qingyi.

    The ¡¯third mock exam¡¯ was the last simulation test in their senior year, with just two weeks remaining before the college entrance examination after it.

    The timetable was pretty tight.

    "Oh."

    Lu Qingyi lazily flipped through the new novel she had just bought. She raised her eyelids, devoid of any extraneous emotions.

    Her calmness was simply astounding.

    Jiang Yumeng: "..."

    Qingyi¡¯s calmness was impeccable, she never seemed to understand what nervousness was.

    "Qingyi, how much do you plan on scoring?"

    Luo Jia asked curiously.

    Lu Qingyi raised an eyebrow in response, "How much do you hope I score?"

    She was quite indifferent to the scores. She had nothing to prove.

    Yao Meishu hadn¡¯t approached her since that day.

    "Do you think you can score as much as you wish, just like picking cabbages?"

    Xia Yin stood up, her eyes full of contempt as she looked at Lu Qingyi.

    Well, so that¡¯s all Lu Qingyi amounts to.

    So, her boyfriend is just a small shop owner.

    "Yes, I can score as much as I want."

    Lu Qingyi looked up, casting a seeming yet non-smiling glance back at Xia Yin, closing her novel.

    Confidence was innate to her, let alone, she had every reason to be confident.

    "Then, try scoring full marks again."

    Xia Yin clenched her fist and uttered those words.

    She bit her lips hard, staring intensely at Lu Qingyi.

    She could never imitate Lu Qingyi¡¯s confidence.

    Lu Qingyi raised an eyebrow, "Sure."

    Is it just a matter of full marks?

    As long as she has hands, she can do it.

    "I hope you won¡¯t be humiliated."

    Xia Yin loathed Lu Qingyi¡¯s calm and easy-going demeanor.

    They were supposed to belong to the same group. Why should Lu Qingyi perform better than her? Why is it that Lu Qingyi is more popular than her? How can Lu Qingyi have such confidence? Why can Lu Qingyi always maintain such a calm and relaxed disposition?

    "I hope it¡¯s you who won¡¯t be humiliated."

    Lu Qingyi returned Xia Yin¡¯s words back at her.

    She had always been the one to humiliate others, no one had ever humiliated her.

    "If you don¡¯t score full marks, then you should drop out."

    Xia Yin spoke through gritted teeth.

    "Xia Yin, are you insane?"

    "Have your brains overheated?"

    Jiang Yumeng and Luo Jia both spoke simultaneously.

    Wasn¡¯t Xia Yin being too overbearing?

    Was scoring full marks as easily manageable as she made it out to be? This was quite a ruthless bet.

    "Alright, you too."

    Lu Qingyi, with all leisure, stood up. She slapped the novel she held in her hand onto the table. The smirk on her lips was somewhat naughty.

    When it came to betting, she had never lost.

    "Fine."

    Xia Yin bit her lip and looked at Lu Qingyi in disbelief. She hadn¡¯t expected Lu Qingyi to agree so quickly.

    A vague unease started creeping into her heart.

    "Qingyi..."

    Jiang Yumeng and Luo Jia stared at Lu Qingyi worriedly, for a moment, not knowing what to say.

    This bet was quite ruthless. If, in case, Lu Qingyi fell short by one or two points, wouldn¡¯t she have to leave the number one high school?

    "Trust me." Lu Qingyi patted Jiang Yumeng and Luo Jia¡¯s shoulders, comforting them with a smile.

    All Jiang Yumeng and Luo Jia could do was nod their heads.

    "Start studying."

    Lu Qingyi nodded towards the two, gesturing them to get back to their studies.

    Jiang Yumeng and Luo Jia needed to prepare, as for her, she would continue reading her novel.

    As soon as Lu Qingyi sat down, she continued reading the novel in her hand.

    Jiang Yumeng: "..."

    Luo Jia: "..."

    They had assumed that Lu Qingyi would study, but she seemed to be at no hurry.

    "Qingyi, aren¡¯t you going to study?"

    Jiang Yumeng couldn¡¯t help but ask.

    Lu Qingyi asked back, "Do I have any books?" Sear?h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Jiang Yumeng: "..."

    It seemed like she really didn¡¯t.

    Lu Qingyi had thrown all her books into the trash, hence her desk was pretty clean.

    In her class, Lu Qingyi¡¯s seat was the most prominent. While everyone else¡¯s desks were covered with various study materials, her desk was empty, with just one or two colorful novels resting on it.

    The contrast was simply too stark.

    "We can share mine."

    Luo Jia placed a pile of thick revision materials on Lu Qingyi¡¯s desk.

    Lu Qingyi shook her head, "No need."

    Studying made her head hurt.

    She remembered everything she should, no need to study. High school materials were quite simple for her.

    "In that case." Luo Jia took back her review material, glanced at the book in Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand, and sighed slightly.

    Big shots were really different. They didn¡¯t even need to study for a mock exam, whilst they had to grind through textbooks and constantly answer questions.

    "I have a copy of the last three years¡¯ entrance exams and the last five years¡¯ mock exams."

    Lu Qingyi suddenly remembered the review materials Xu Boyan had given her, which were still lying in the drawer, untouched till date.

    "Qingyi, we all have it."

    Jiang Yumeng weakly held up her copy of the book.

    Jiang Yumeng blushed, Lu Qingyi couldn¡¯t possibly be unaware that ¡¯the last three years¡¯ entrance exams and the last five years¡¯ mock exams¡¯ was distributed by the school, and almost everyone had one.

    "Oh."

    Lu Qingyi nodded. She was genuinely ignorant.

    She had no clue what books the school distributed. The books she had received were empty and unread.

    "Qingyi, didn¡¯t you throw away your copy of ¡¯The last three years¡¯ entrance exams and the last five years¡¯ mock exams¡¯?"

    Jiang Yumeng suddenly remembered something and asked in confusion.

    She had clearly seen a copy of ¡¯The last three years¡¯ entrance exams and the last five years¡¯ mock exams¡¯ in the trash can that day; it should¡¯ve been Lu Qingyi¡¯s. How could she still have it then?

    "Xu Boyan gave it to me."

    Lu Qingyi looked up slightly and replied.

    Jiang Yumeng: "..."

    Luo Jia: "..."

    They had to face an unexpected dog food [internet slang for public display of affection], Jiang Yumeng deeply regretted asking that question.

    "Qingyi, how did you meet him?"

    Luo Jia was quite curious, she put down her pen and rested her chin in her palm, looking at Lu Qingyi.

    She was really curious.

    Lu Qingyi spoke indifferently, "By accident."

    Meeting Xu Boyan was indeed an accident.

    Lin Yuanhang was perhaps the reason they met. If it weren¡¯t for Lin Yuanhang¡¯s interference that day, they might never have met.

    If they hadn¡¯t met, everything that followed wouldn¡¯t have happened.

    "Ah? Can you elaborate?"

    Jiang Yumeng transformed into a curious baby.

    She loved hearing about unexpected encounters. She immediately imagined a series of scenes in her head.

    "Get back to answering questions."

    Lu Qingyi glared at Jiang Yumeng for a second, before saying that.

    She had no intention of sharing.

    Jiang Yumeng persisted, "Tell us."

    She really wanted to know. It was making her uncomfortably curious.

    Lu Qingyi repeated, "Get back to answering questions."

    "Alright then."

    Jiang Yumeng sucked in a breath sadly, lowering her head to get back to her questions.

    Not even allowed to hear some gossip, she was having a hard time.

 Chapter 102 third mode slap in the face (2)_1

    Chapter 102: 102 third mode slap in the face (2)_1The third mock test commenced as planned. Everyone was cramming last-minute revisions, striving for better scores, except for Lu Qingyi.

    She was napping on her desk, striking a sharp contrast to the students around her who were engrossed in their revisions.

    How different the top students are... Her mental state seems too good to be true. I wonder if she¡¯ll still be like this during the college entrance exams?

    Xia Yin tightly clutched her pen, glaring relentlessly in Lu Qingyi¡¯s direction, her face filled with resentment.

    Lu Qingyi always seemed so nonchalant. But why is it that she always gets good grades?

    "Qingyi, it¡¯s time for the test."

    The warning bell for the test rung, yet Lu Qingyi still laid motionless on her desk. Jiang Yumeng knocked on her desk to remind her.

    "Mm."

    Lu Qingyi opened her sleepy eyes. She reached into her desk drawer but could not find anything.

    Seems like she lost her pen.

    "Do you have a pen?"

    She extended her hand towards Jiang Yumeng.

    Jiang Yumeng, "... Qingyi, don¡¯t you have one?"

    Only realizing you don¡¯t have a pen right when the exam¡¯s about to start?

    Oh my, Lu Qingyi really is special.

    Lu Qingyi responded indifferently, "I must¡¯ve lost it."

    She hadn¡¯t used it in so long, she had no idea if she had lost it or misplaced it somewhere.

    "Qingyi, here you go."

    Jiang Yumeng took out a couple of pens and an eraser from her pencil case, and placed them on Lu Qingyi¡¯s desk.

    A black ink pen, a pencil, an eraser.

    "Thanks."

    With a quick glance at the pens on the desk, Lu Qingyi casually picked up the black ink pen and strolled out of the classroom.

    The pencil and eraser were left abandoned on her desk, without even a passing glance.

    Jiang Yumeng:"..."

    Does she even need a pencil?

    Like previous exams, Lu Qingyi finished her paper and handed it in just half an hour into the test. News of Lu Qingyi¡¯s exploits spread once again throughout the school.

    The top students indeed stand apart.

    Classmates started murmuring in astonishment.

    The test results arrived the following day, with many wailing over their poor scores.

    The questions on this mock test really exceeded the syllabus; much of the tested material hadn¡¯t been covered in their revisions.

    While some students were despondent, others were jubilant. The students in Class 20 were immersed in a celebratory atmosphere. Not because they did exceptionally well, but because their scores were better than ever before.

    Much of what was tested had been covered in Lu Qingyi¡¯s notes.

    "Qingyi, what¡¯s your score?"

    Jiang Yumeng let out a sigh looking at her score, 450. Even though it was a significant improvement from before, it was still not enough to secure a spot in a medical college.

    All of a sudden she felt fearful about the college entrance exams in two weeks.

    "Are the results out?"

    Lu Qingyi sat flipping through a novel, questioning without even looking up from her book.

    Jiang Yumeng:"..."

    Alright, Lu Qingyi probably just forgot when the results were supposed to be out.

    "Qingyi Qingyi, I scored a 490 this time."

    Xun Hanyu excitedly showed his mobile phone to Lu Qingyi.

    His score for this test was significantly higher than before, over 50 points more.

    Lu Qingyi nodded her head, "That¡¯s quite good."

    "You said you would teach me."

    As Xun Hanyu thought about Lu Qingyi¡¯s impressive moves, he couldn¡¯t help but feel excited.

    He¡¯s been looking forward to it for a long time.

    "Hmm, I¡¯ll teach you after the college entrance exam. There are still two weeks left, so focus on revising."

    Lu Qingyi nodded in agreement.

    Xun Hanyu¡¯s face lit up in excitement, "Understood."

    "Qingyi, check your scores quickly."

    Luo Jia was itchingly curious to know Lu Qingyi¡¯s score.

    "You do it for me."

    Lu Qingyi dug out her phone from her drawer and placed it on the desk.

    "Lu Qingyi, you better prepare to leave the school."

    Xia Yin walked over, gripping her dilapidated phone and biting her lip. She didn¡¯t score well on the test, she didn¡¯t even make it to 300. She didn¡¯t believe that Lu Qingyi could achieve a perfect score.

    Luo Qingyi¡¯s sleek phone with its pretty phone case attracted Xia Yin¡¯s attention and stirred up envy within her.

    "I¡¯ll pass your words right back to you."

    Without lifting her head, Lu Qingyi replied coldly.

    "Wow Qingyi, are you an Immortal?"

    Luo Jia logged into the progress-tracking app ¡¯Seven Days School¡¯ and stared at the score in shock.

    How could Lu Qingyi be so outstanding?

    Jiang Yumeng leaned over to look. She clutched her chest, feeling as though she could no longer breathe.

    This Immortal-like score...

    Lu Qingyi hardly paid attention in class or read any books, she was always sleeping and sometimes even missed classes. She had thrown out all her books.

    And yet, they who toiled and crammed constantly, ended up scoring far lower than Lu Qingyi.

    A perfect score, yet another perfect score.

    Luo Jia and Jiang Yumeng were suddenly convinced that geniuses truly existed in this world.

    "Lu Qingyi, you..."

    Xia Yin¡¯s complexion changed drastically upon seeing the score.

    How is that possible?

    How could Lu Qingyi get a perfect score?

    "So, are you conceding?"

    Only then did Lu Qingyi leisurely raise her head, a smirk playing on her lips.

    She knew her score without even looking.

    Jiang Yumeng asked, "Qingyi, you knew your score?"

    Everyone knew about the bet between Xia Yin and Luo Qingyi.

    Luo Qingyi, "Didn¡¯t check."

    Jiang Yumeng, "...Then what did you mean by your earlier statement?"

    Lu Qingyi counter questioned, "Isn¡¯t it a perfect score?"

    Jiang Yumeng, "...It is."

    Confidence of the top student.

    "I have no idea what you¡¯re talking about."

    Xia Yin bit her lip, her expression becoming increasingly panicked.

    She could not be expelled from No.1 High School. With the end of senior high school around the corner and the high school graduation certificate yet to be issued, she could not leave.

    If she dropped out now, she would not receive her graduation certificate, making her three years of high school a waste.

    "Would you like to leave on your own, or should I show you the way out?"

    Lu Qingyi rose slowly from her chair and sneered at Xia Yin.

    She wanted Xia Yin to leave and there were a thousand ways to achieve that. As for how to leave, it was Xia Yin¡¯s decision to make. Sear?h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "Lu Qingyi, you¡¯re a bully. I won¡¯t leave."

    Xia Yin defiantly bit her lip and glared at Lu Qingyi.

    What if Lu Qingyi had won? She wouldn¡¯t leave. She didn¡¯t believe that Lu Qingyi could throw her out of the school.

    Lu Qingyi questioned, "Are you sure you¡¯re not leaving?"

    "...I¡¯m not leaving."

    The look in Lu Qingyi¡¯s eyes terrified Xia Yin and filled her heart with unease.

    "Fine."

    Lu Qingyi nodded, then left the classroom.

    ¡ª¡ª

    Inside the Principal¡¯s Office, Principal Guo was looking at the grade report bursting with a smile, going over it again and again.

    Class 20 is indeed a hidden treasure. Their grades are improving with every test.

    He never thought that Class 20 had the potential to produce students who could get into key universities.

    The rate of their school¡¯s students getting into key universities is likely to skyrocket this time.

    Lu Qingyi is indeed a treasure. It is her arrival that has caused the transformation of Class 20.

    "Principal." Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t bother knocking and entered the office directly.

 Chapter 103: The name on the property deed of Room 103_1 is yours

    Chapter 103: The name on the property deed of Room 103_1 is yours"Ah, Qingyi is here, come and sit."

    Principal Guo¡¯s face was filled with smiles when he saw Lu Qingyi, patting the chair next to him as he spoke.

    "I¡¯d like to expel a student."

    Lu Qingyi did not sit, she spoke straight to the point.

    "Who?"

    A sense of unease immediately surfaced in Principal Guo¡¯s heart, it felt like it was lodged in his throat.

    Due the phone call he received from Lun Boyan earlier on, he had no choice but to always give way to Lu Qingyi.

    The school always prioritized the university admission rate. Hardrick decided to grant three places to No.1 High School. These places did not include those who scored well in the Hardrick admission exam, but were for students ranking outside the top three.

    This benefit was really great. Yet, the aim of Headmaster Hardrick was only one - to turn a blind eye to everything Lu Qingyi did.

    Of course, within reasonable boundaries.

    "Xia Yin."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s thin lips gently parted, slowly articulating a name.

    "Qingyi, this is a school. She hasn¡¯t done anything against the school¡¯s regulations, it¡¯s difficult for me to do anything about it."

    Principal Guo rubbed his hands together, speaking somewhat awkwardly.

    It would be easier to consider other options, but expelling a student was indeed a bit tricky.

    "Does theft count?"

    Lu Qingyi was fiddling with her phone, she let out a cold laugh as she said this.

    Xia Yin was quite clever. She specifically targeted the wealthier students, who had no idea how much money they carried around. A loss of a few hundred dollars would go unnoticed.

    "For serious theft, the school¡¯s policy is to proceed with expulsion."

    Principal Guo didn¡¯t know what Lu Qingyi was trying to convey and could only reply as such.

    "See for yourself."

    Lu Qingyi rotated her phone in hand and lightly tossed it. It landed neatly on the desk.

    Principal Guo was taken aback. That was some impressive skill.

    Curiosity led him to pick up Lu Qingyi¡¯s phone. It displayed a long list of Xia Yin¡¯s offenses, dated from the first to the most recent instances.

    What was shocking was that each line of accusation was accompanied by a video clip.

    "How did you get these videos?"

    Principal Guo was more concerned about where Lu Qingyi got the videos, rather than Xia Yin¡¯s theft.

    The classrooms were equipped with surveillance cameras, but the videos would be routinely cleaned up. How did Lu Qingyi get hold of videos from a year ago?

    "All it takes is a little effort."

    Lu Qingyi lazily looked up, her tone nonchalant.

    It was just a matter of retrieving the video clips, a simple task that only took a few minutes.

    Principal Guo: "..."

    How did he not know it was that simple?

    "You decide what to do." Lu Qingyi took back her phone from Principal Guo, "I¡¯ve sent them to you."

    She casually waved her hand and then exited the Principal¡¯s office.

    Principal Guo was somewhat taken aback. He quickly took out his phone and, sure enough, Lu Qingyi had sent the videos to his phone.

    How did Lu Qingyi do it?

    ¡ª¡ª

    "You did so well in your exams."

    Xu Boyan looked at Lu Qingyi with a loving gaze, as always he fished out a big bag of White Rabbit Creamy Candies from the drawer.

    "Not bad."

    Lu Qingyi unwrapped a candy and put it in her mouth. The sweet taste filled her mouth.

    The high school exams were not very challenging after all.

    "You¡¯ll undoubtedly come out as the top scholar in this year¡¯s college entrance examination."

    Xu Boyan chuckled, ruffling the girl¡¯s hair.

    His girl was truly outstanding.

    Lu Qingyi shook her head, "Not interested."

    Let someone else be the top scholar. She had been once already, she didn¡¯t need to get it a second time.

    "What¡¯s your desired score?"

    Xu Boyan wasn¡¯t surprised, it seemed he expected this.

    His girl was certainly one-of-a-kind.

    "Just 650 will do." Lu Qingyi replied casually.

    That score would be enough to get into a medical college. There was no need to score any higher, she had never thought about being ostentatious.

    Xu Boyan asked, "Are you going to Kyoto with me after the college entrance exam?"

    He should have returned back a while ago, but because Lu Qingyi was here, he stayed to accompany his girl.

    "There¡¯s something I need to take care of."

    Lu Qingyi lowered her gaze, speaking indifferently.

    Yes, there were indeed a few things she needed to sort out.

    Xu Boyan: "Can I help with it?"

    "You go back first, I¡¯ll come find you."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s finger, which was sliding across her phone, paused for a moment as she spoke lazily.

    "My dear..."

    Xu Boyan looked deeply at Lu Qingyi, seemingly hurt.

    His darling was ruthless, he had given up so much to stay and accompany this little rascal, yet she was thinking of sending him back first.

    "Don¡¯t look at me like that, I really have something to do."

    Lu Qingyi bit her lip, turning her face away from Xu Boyan.

    A cold man was looking at her with such an expression. It was somewhat unbearable. Any longer and she might give in.

    There were things that she wasn¡¯t yet ready to tell Xu Boyan, especially since they hadn¡¯t been together for very long.

    "Fine. I bought you an apartment near the medical college. It¡¯s all set up and you can move straight in."

    Xu Boyan said somewhat helplessly, he had bought the apartment a long time ago and it was already furnished.

    When Lu Qingyi decided to go to medical school, he had already sent people to look for housing.

    An apartment was much more comfortable than a school dorm, and it¡¯s only a few minutes away from the school.

    "Ah, I wanted to stay in the dorm."

    Lu Qingyi looked up at Xu Boyan, blinking as she spoke.

    She hadn¡¯t thought about living off-campus, she could apply for a single room in the college dorms.

    "The property deed has your name on it."

    Xu Boyan paused before saying.

    He had anticipated that the girl would respond as such.

    The apartment was bought for Lu Qingyi, and only her name was on the property deed.

    Lu Qingyi: "..."

    Why would her name be on the property deed?

    "Live outside, okay?"

    Xu Boyan stared at the girl.

    The apartment was decorated according to Lu Qingyi¡¯s taste.

    "I..."

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    "Here are the keys to the apartment."

    Xu Boyan took out a big bunch of keys from his pocket and placed them in front of Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi: "..."

    No, she didn¡¯t want them.

    She already had a house in Kyoto, it wasn¡¯t that she couldn¡¯t afford to buy an apartment near the school, she simply wanted to live on campus.

    "Behave."

    Xu Boyan reached out and ruffled the girl¡¯s hair.

    "...Fine."

    Finally, Lu Qingyi accepted the keys and toyed with them in her palm.

    "In the future, don¡¯t refuse anything I give you."

    Xu Boyan¡¯s words were domineering. He stared into the girl¡¯s eyes with a serious gaze.

    "Actually I..."

    "Lu Qingyi, remember you are Xu Boyan¡¯s girlfriend. It¡¯s natural for a boyfriend to give his girlfriend gifts."

    Xu Boyan¡¯s voice was solemn.

    Lu Qingyi looked at Xu Boyan in astonishment. This seemed to be the first time Xu Boyan had addressed her with such seriousness. Usually, he would just call her ¡¯My dear¡¯.

 Chapter 104: Xia Yin was expelled_1

    Chapter 104: Xia Yin was expelled_1Xia Yin was expelled, charged with theft. Principal Guo announced this before the school flag-raising ceremony.

    "Damn, I can¡¯t believe Xia Yin is that kind of person."

    "I knew it, I sometimes felt a little short on money, but I wasn¡¯t sure."

    "One can know a person¡¯s face, but not their heart."

    "I never thought my money could be stolen."

    "She¡¯s been stealing for so long, and none of us ever noticed."

    "Xia Yin really is a bit clever."

    Class 20 erupted in shock, unable to believe there could be such a disgusting person among them.

    "Lu Qingyi, are you satisfied now?"

    Packing her belongings at her desk, with eyes welled up in tears, Xia Yin glared at Lu Qingyi filled with resentment.

    If it hadn¡¯t been for Lu Qingyi, how could her theft have been exposed?

    "Quite satisfied." Lu Qingyi stretched lazily, looking rather relaxed.

    She had given Xia Yin a chance, but she hadn¡¯t grasped it. It¡¯s not her fault.

    "Lu Qingyi, you¡¯re truly malicious."

    Xia Yin roared with accusation.

    When her act of stealing was exposed, Xia Yin felt that she was finished.

    Her resentment towards Lu Qingyi escalated instantly, feeling that if it hadn¡¯t been for Lu Qingyi, none of this torment would have happened.

    Lu Qingyi chuckled, "I am not kind."

    Malicious?

    All she did was collect some evidence to get Xia Yin expelled from school. She didn¡¯t even hurt her.

    "Pah, what nonsense, you asked for this fight, Qingyi had no grudge against you, you insisted on being slapped in the face."

    Jiang Yumeng scoffed with contempt, looking at Xia Yin as if she were a fool.

    Always blaming others for her own mistakes, did she think her stealing was justifiable?

    "I won¡¯t let this go."

    Clenching her backpack tightly, Xia Yin gritted her teeth.

    High school graduation was imminent, but now it felt out of reach.

    Lu Qingyi chuckled, "Really?"

    She was quite looking forward to it. Life was too dull, adding a bit of spice seemed quite good.

    "Miss Xia Yin, class is about to start, would you please leave promptly."

    Class advisor, Yang Liu, entered the classroom with her textbooks, frowning at Xia Yin.

    Xia Yin was normally quiet and reserved, not much of a talker. Yang Liu had always thought to show her a bit more concern, never expecting such behavior from her.

    Stealing small things as a child leads to bigger thefts as an adult.

    As a grown woman, she should know better, should not resort to such actions.

    "Teacher Yang..."

    Xia Yin bit her lip, tearing up as she looked at Yang Liu.

    Yang Liu was always so kind to her, how could she say such things today?

    "Leave now, or the security will come."

    Yang Liu waved her hand slightly, expressing a certain helplessness.

    Filled with grievance, Xia Yin grabbed her backpack and walked out of the classroom.

    Why didn¡¯t anyone want to keep her around?

    "Qingyi, could you share your study methods with your classmates?"

    When Yang Liu looked at Lu Qingyi, her face was full of smiles.

    The first place in the college entrance exam was likely to be secured by their Class 20, thanks to Lu Qingyi¡¯s outstanding performance.

    An unprecedented honor.

    "There¡¯s no quick method to learning, just need to write more, practice more, memorize more."

    Lu Qingyi lazily replied.

    All the knowledge was what she learnt before, she had a good memory and remembered everything she had learned.

    Yang Liu: "..."

    Well, in the end, it was all because Lu Qingyi was intelligent. She never saw her flipping a book or paying attention in class.

    Yang Liu asked, "Qingyi, have you ever thought about teaching in this school after graduation?"

    This was a task assigned by the principal. Principal Guo wanted to retain Lu Qingyi.

    "Not interested."

    Lu Qingyi played with her pen, opening her eyes lazily.

    If she had been interested in teaching, she would still be a professor at Hardrick, teaching a few classes a week, an easy job with a high salary.

    She didn¡¯t lack money and wasn¡¯t very interested in teaching. It was Lun Boyan who had tricked her into it.

    "The principal asked me to inquire about it."

    Yang Liu didn¡¯t insist, saying gently.

    "You could easily get into Hardrick with your grades. After graduation, if you want to teach, you could find a better place than here. Staying here would be a waste of your talents."

    Yang Liu smiled and shook her head.

    Jin City was just a small place. Even though it had the best high school in the city, compared to other places, it was still lacking.

    "I have no plans for Hardrick."

    Lu Qingyi squinted, showing a hint of annoyance.

    It¡¯s annoying, why does everyone like to mention Hardrick to her?

    "Teacher Yang, sister Qingyi is going to the medical school."

    Jiang Yumeng raised her hand.

    "You wouldn¡¯t waste your score, would you?"

    Yang Liu was taken aback. Based on Lu Qingyi¡¯s recent exams, her college entrance exam score would definitely be much higher than the admission score for the medical school.

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    Lu Qingyi: "I won¡¯t waste it."

    She was not interested in being the champion of the college entrance examination or in high scores.

    "By the way, our class was awarded an automatic admission slot because of our excellent performance."

    When Yang Liu said this, her eyes were on Lu Qingyi.

    The principal wanted to give this slot to Lu Qingyi, but he also wanted her to get a good score. So, the slot was given to Class 20.

    "The slot must be for sister Qingyi."

    "Though I wish I could have it, I know I don¡¯t deserve it."

    "Gosh, never thought our Class 20 would get a straight admission slot."

    "We never even dreamed about it."

    Yang Liu asked, "Qingyi, do you want it?"

    If Lu Qingyi wanted it, she couldn¡¯t possibly not give it to her. It seemed like only Lu Qingyi in Class 20 was worthy of this slot.

    Luo Jia seemed to be a second possible contender for it.

    "No need."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s expression remained indifferent.

    She was speaking as if saying,"I¡¯ve already eaten, not hungry now", her voice not fluctuating.

    Yang Liu: "..."

    She really had no interest.

    "Sister Qingyi, don¡¯t give it to me."

    "My god, something I dream of having, sister Qingyi doesn¡¯t even care about."

    "The mastermind is indeed different."

    "What we value, the mastermind always disdains."

    "Don¡¯t want it, give it to me, okay?"

    "..."

    Class 20 suddenly howled in dismay. Without even a hint of hesitation, Lu Qingyi gave up the automatic admission slot.

    What¡¯s a direct admission?

    It means that you don¡¯t need to take the college entrance examination and can directly enter university.

    Well, even if Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t want this slot, they didn¡¯t deserve it.

    None of them even had a basic award like being rated as a city-level excellent student.

    Yang Liu asked, "Is there anyone in our class who wants it?"

    What she really wanted to ask was, is there anyone in our class who is qualified to get this slot?

    If nobody in the class met the criteria, the slot would have to go to other classes.

 Chapter 105: Just a 105 Certificate_1

    Chapter 105: Just a 105 Certificate_1Each school can only recommend five students, the quota is limited.

    Yang Liu suddenly pointed at Luo Jia, "Luo Jia."

    Luo Jia transferred from class one, where most students had all been recognized as exemplary city-wide students.

    "Ah, teacher, I don¡¯t want it anymore, give it to Yumeng."

    Luo Jia hesitated slightly, but eventually gave up this quota.

    She believed her grades were good enough for her to get into Beijing University. The college entrance exam was only two weeks away, and Jiang Yumeng might not make it into the medical school she wished to attend.

    "I... feel like I can¡¯t..."

    Jiang Yumeng was a bit dazed, looking at Luo Jia, biting her lip softly.

    "I¡¯ve never been recognized as an exemplary city-wide student."

    She paused before continuing.

    Getting a recommendation was hard for her. She knew what her abilities were, and with just two weeks left, she might not get into the medical school.

    "Fill it in. You¡¯re qualified."

    Lu Qingyi suddenly stood up, snatched the recommendation form from Yang Liu, and slapped it onto Jiang Yumeng¡¯s desk.

    "Okay."

    Jiang Yumeng was somewhat dazed, but upon hearing Lu Qingyi¡¯s words, she completely trusted her.

    She inexplicably believed in Lu Qingyi.

    "Qingyi, you can¡¯t just give recommendations to anyone."

    Yang Liu reminded her. Students who could get recommendations were definitely outstanding ones, or those who had been outstanding in the past.

    Jiang Yumeng had never achieved either.

    Lu Qingyi asked, "City Three Bests?"

    "Yes."

    "Alright," Lu Qingyi took her phone out of her pocket and said to Jiang Yumeng, "Fill out your information."

    She started to quickly type on her keyboard.

    Yang Liu: ...."

    She was seriously questioning whether Lu Qingyi had listened to her.

    "Your certificate will be delivered tomorrow. Keep an eye on the delivery notice."

    Lu Qingyi put her phone back in her pocket and lazily said.

    Getting this certificate, she felt, was as easy as pie.

    Yang Liu: ...."

    ¡ª¡ª

    "Sister, you¡¯ve lost a lot of weight."

    On her way to the convenience store, Lu Qingyi ran into Lu Jiayue, who was carrying a pile of review materials in her arms.

    She flashed a sweet smile at Lu Qingyi and scrutinized her from head to toe.

    She had told Yao Meishu about Lu Qingyi¡¯s relationship. The day Yao Meishu came to the school to find Lu Qingyi, she returned home to find that Yao Meishu was in a bad mood.

    That day, Yao Meishu severely scolded her, something that had never happened before. Yao Meishu never raised her voice at her.

    She didn¡¯t know what happened, and Yao Meishu didn¡¯t tell her either.

    Looking at Lu Jiayue, a cold smile emerged in Lu Qingyi¡¯s eyes, "You¡¯re the one who¡¯s lost weight."

    Lu Jiayue really had lost a lot of weight, probably from working too hard.

    But, Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t feel a shred of pity. Lu Jiayue wasn¡¯t worth her pity, nor her care.

    She asked, "What did you tell Mom?"

    Lu Jiayue clenched her fist tightly, biting her lip and questioning.

    Lu Jiayue could clearly sense that Yao Meishu wasn¡¯t really mad at her, but rather, used her as a punching bag to vent her anger.

    She had never seen Yao Meishu that infuriated before.

    Lu Qingyi raised her eyebrows, countering her question, "Why don¡¯t you ask her instead?"

    "She was really mad that day."

    Lu Jiayue spoke with a low voice, her head slightly lowered.

    "It¡¯d be best if she just dropped dead."

    Lu Qingyi stuck one hand in her pocket and lazily lifted her eyelids.

    "Sister, please come home..."

    Lu Jiayue bit her lip tightly, her eyes pleading as she looked at Lu Qingyi.

    "Lu Jiayue, don¡¯t you feel tired?"

    Lu Qingyi asked. As she eyed Lu Jiayue, a sarcastic smile appeared on her face.

    There were times when too much acting could be exhausting. Didn¡¯t Lu Jiayue ever get tired?

    "It¡¯s alright. I¡¯ve been staying up late every night studying, but now I¡¯m used to it. I don¡¯t feel too tired. Unlike me, sister, you¡¯re smarter and don¡¯t need to work as hard."

    Lu Jiayue seemed as if she didn¡¯t understand what Lu Qingyi was implying. She gave a faint smile and spoke, sounding a bit helpless.

    "By the way, sister, did you get a recommendation? I gave mine to someone else, I think I can get in myself."

    Lu Jiayue patted her forehead, as if she¡¯d only just remembered. Her smile was radiant.

    Lu Qingyi sneered, "Heh."

    "You might as well stop trying. You won¡¯t make it to Hardrick."

    Lu Qingyi casually glanced at Lu Jiayue and calmly spoke.

    She had already called Lun Boyan, no matter how good Lu Jiayue¡¯s grades were, she was destined not to go to Hardrick.

    "Sister, hard work pays off."

    Lu Jiayue bit her lip tightly. She didn¡¯t understand Lu Qingyi¡¯s meaning, nor could she guess what she meant.

    She thought Lu Qingyi was just mocking her for not being able to get into Hardrick.

    She must, she must prove to Lu Qingyi that she can get into Hardrick. She must.

    "Do what you wish."

    Lu Qingyi sneered and walked past Lu Jiayue.

    From a young age, Lu Qingyi had understood a principle. Sometimes, no matter how outstanding you are, it doesn¡¯t matter. You can never outdo those who have powerful backgrounds and connections.

    You work hard every day and finally get into a good university. Then you find out the student who was always at the bottom of the class in your high school is at the same school.

    It¡¯s not that they were off their game during the college entrance examination and accidentally got accepted into the university. Rather, they had a powerful background and were shoved in.

    "Lu Qingyi, I¡¯ll show you."

    Lu Jiayue watched Lu Qingyi¡¯s retreating back, gritting her teeth.

    This was the first time she had called Lu Qingyi by her name in public.

    She clenched her fists tightly, biting her lip.

    Lu Qingyi, Lu Qingyi...

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    Why can you always be so carefree?

    "Your sister is quite arrogant."

    Xiao Yi came beside Lu Jiayue and suddenly remarked.

    He had heard the entire conversation between Lu Qingyi and Lu Jiayue.

    That girl was indeed cold and arrogant, and her grades were exceptionally good.

    They say she¡¯s always sleeping in class, skipping school openly, not even afraid of the principal.

    Such a girl was truly rare.

    "My sister has always been like that; she will suffer from it in the future."

    Lu Jiayue sighed lightly, speaking with a bit of helplessness.

    It was quite a surprise that Xiao Yi would suddenly talk to her. It was also quite a surprise that he would voluntarily mention Lu Qingyi.

    "I wonder if her boyfriend can put up with her temper."

    Lu Jiayue mentioned as if it was just a casual comment, letting out a long sigh, then smiled at Xiao Yi.

    Boyfriend....

    Xiao Yi¡¯s face changed slightly, he looked down at Lu Jiayue.

    Considering how exceptional Lu Qingyi was, her boyfriend must be pretty exceptional too, right?

    "Yeah, the convenience store owner. Handsome, right?"

    Lu Jiayue chuckled lightly, shrugged her shoulders and said.

 Chapter 106 I spoil you is good_1

    Chapter 106: 106 I spoil you is good_1Xu Boyan was universally acknowledged as a handsome boy in school. As a mere shopkeeper, he had a face that many were crushing on.

    If Xu Boyan were not so distant, with his risqu¨¦ persona, the fan-girl followers would surely be legion. Plenty of girls even considered Xu Boyan their dream man, to be idolized.

    Lu Jiayue had to admit, she had harbored feelings for Xu Boyan too, but she kept herself in check.

    Xu Boyan was just a little shopkeeper, while her ambitions were tied up with the prestigious families of Kyoto.

    "The principal knows, and chooses not to intervene."

    Wearing an innocent smile, Lu Jiayue spoke up casually, her voice hinting at underlying envy.

    During their school days, those couples whose relationships were known to the school authorities, yet were allowed to indulge in unabashed romance were the envy of many.

    Many desired such an experience an open romantic relationship that even if discovered, the school would not interfere. To be so bold even before the principal and teachers seemed ideal.

    "Didn¡¯t your parents object?"

    Xiao Yi was taken aback. Elite families were generally concerned about maintaining equal status.

    Lu Qingyi was dating a shopkeeper, did her parents not have anything to say about it?

    "Mother was upset, and my sister refuses to come home. She has had a long-standing feud with our family."

    Lu Jiayue shook her head, her smile displaying helplessness.

    Xiao Yi¡¯s expression changed slightly.

    "I¡¯m going to study."

    Lu Jiayue pointed at the study material in her lap.

    A sparkle of humor flickered in her eyes.

    Seeing Xu Boyan and Lu Qingyi together made her somewhat uncomfortable.

    Xiao Yi stood still, his eyes complex as he looked towards the direction of the shop, then sat down on the bench next to it.

    ¡ª¡ª

    As Lu Qingyi pushed open the door of the shop, she found the living room empty, she furrowed her brow slightly.

    Xu Boyan was not around.

    The sound of cutting vegetables came from the kitchen. Lu Qingyi gently pushed open the kitchen door.

    She was quiet enough that Xu Boyan did not notice.

    She leaned against the door frame, observing the man who was chopping vegetables with concentration. Men do look especially handsome when they focus.

    His knife skills were not particularly adept, slightly slow, but he managed to cut the vegetables neatly.

    A phone lying next to the cutting board, once he finished chopping, he would switch on a video.

    "This dish is like this..."

    He watched the vlogger explaining the dish very attentively.

    Lu Qingyi felt incredibly moved. Xu Boyan was personally cooking for her. He was doing something he knew nothing about, just for her.

    If all the misfortunes she¡¯d faced so far were for her to end up with Xu Boyan, then she felt it was all worth it.

    "Little friend, why are you here?"

    Xu Boyan turned around to find Lu Qingyi standing there. He looked surprised.

    He was wearing an apron with a cartoon image of a pink pig on it, not quite fitting his stature.

    It was rather funny, seen on a grown man.

    Xu Boyan¡¯s austere facial features seemed at odds with the cute image on the apron.

    "I missed you, so I came."

    Lu Qingyi curved the corners of her mouth upwards into a light, gentle smile.

    She tilted her head to look at Xu Boyan, barely suppressing laughter at his amusing attire.

    "Little friend, don¡¯t tease..."

    Xu Boyan¡¯s Adam¡¯s apple moved slightly as he spoke, revealing a light laugh.

    He untied his apron, washed his hands and then embraced the girl, resting his chin on her head.

    The girl felt soft to the touch, and her hair had a pleasant scent of shampoo.

    "Xu Boyan, thank you."

    Lu Qingyi hugged Xu Boyan back, nestling her head in his chest. Her voice was soft.

    Thank you for respecting me, for learning what you didn¡¯t know before, for always being so gentle with me.

    "Don¡¯t ever thank me, okay?"

    Xu Boyan freed one hand to gently stroke the girl¡¯s head, his voice was tender.

    His girl needn¡¯t thank him; she just needed to enjoy his love for her.

    Lu Qingyi nodded, "Okay."

    "Are you hungry?"

    Xu Boyan asked, his voice unusually gentle.

    "Not hungry."

    Lu Qingyi shook her head.

    She wasn¡¯t hungry; she just missed Xu Boyan.

    "Did you learn cooking because of me?"

    Lu Qingyi asked, her upward glance filled with hope.

    If Xu Boyan, the heir to a large family and a man who had enjoyed a luxurious life since childhood, was willing to cook for her, she would be moved.

    "I wanted to plump you up a bit."

    Xu Boyan did not directly answer Lu Qingyi¡¯s question. He chuckled.

    When you love someone, you¡¯re willing to do many things for them.

    Xu Boyan himself didn¡¯t realize that there would come a day when he would willingly do things he had never done before, for someone else¡¯s sake, and find joy in it.

    "Let me cook for you this afternoon."

    After a long silence, Lu Qingyi slowly said.

    She knew how to cook, she used to do it all the time for her grandmother.

    "Let me handle the cooking, alright?"

    Hearing that the girl wanted to cook for him, Xu Boyan was thrilled, but he did not want to burden her with the task.

    Lu Qingyi replied, "I can cook. Grandma taught me."

    There were many things her grandmother had taught her. She had worked hard to learn them; her grandmother always complimented her for having a knack for it.

    "All you need is to enjoy being pampered by me, okay? You don¡¯t need to worry about anything else, understood?"

    Xu Boyan gently kissed the girl¡¯s forehead, whispering in an indulgent tone.

    Just let me pamper you.

    Isn¡¯t this what girls long to hear?

    Lu Qingyi bit her lip lightly, "But I want to cook for you, just once."

    She was persistent. Xu Boyan had done many things for her, but she had done nothing for him in return.

    She was never someone who wanted without giving. She was used to reciprocal acts.

    "What do you want to make? I will buy the ingredients tomorrow."

    Xu Boyan sighed lightly, then relaxed.

    "I can buy them myself."

    Lu Qingyi spoke softly, biting her lip.

    "Alright, I¡¯ll wait for you."

    Xu Boyan didn¡¯t say much; he respected the girl¡¯s wishes.

    "Can you drive?"

    Xu Boyan took a set of car keys out from the drawer and held them in his palm.

    Lu Qingyi nodded, "Yes, I have a license."

    She was quite young when she learned to drive. She was underage then and couldn¡¯t apply for a license. As soon as she turned eighteen, she obtained her license.

    Xu Boyan was slightly surprised. His little friend had obtained her license quite early.

    "Take my car." Xu Boyan placed the car keys in Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand. His voice was soft.

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    He added, somewhat concerned for his little friend.

 Chapter 107: Just turn around, Iâ€™m behind you_1

    Chapter 107: Just turn around, I¡¯m behind you_1When Lu Qingyi left the convenience store, she was in quite a good mood, her eyes squinting in laughter.

    "Lu Qingyi."

    A sudden voice rang out, Lu Qingyi turned towards the sound, frowning slightly.

    Xiao Yi stood against the light next to a bench, an air of coldness around his eyes and eyebrows.

    Lu Qingyi raised her eyebrows, a flickering question mark formed in her mind, she didn¡¯t seem to recognize the man in front of her.

    So, how did he know her?

    "Can I share one of my inherited chromosome with you?"

    Xiao Yi slid a hand into his pocket, slowly approaching Lu Qingyi, his voice was magnetic with a hint of warmth.

    Yi thought that Lu Qingyi¡¯s relationship with Xu Boyan might be a rebellion on her part. After hearing what Jiayue said, Xiao Yi thought he might have a chance.

    Lu Qingyi: "???"

    Does he have a mental problem?

    Why would he say such a strange thing?

    Lu Qingyi was good at biology, so she naturally understood what Xiao Yi meant. But she was a bit speechless and confused.

    "Lu Qingyi, I like you. You are the first girl I¡¯ve ever liked. Can you give me a chance?"

    Xiao Yi slowly approached Lu Qingyi. He stopped before her and calmly spoke his words.

    He was being hopeful, thinking that it is always worth trying, so he wouldn¡¯t regret it later.

    Despite having a lower-class background, when he heard that Lu Qingyi might have a relationship with the owner of a convenience store, Xiao Yi thought he might also have a chance.

    Who knows?

    It wasn¡¯t that he looked down on the shop owner, but he felt Xu Boyan and Lu Qingyi¡¯s backgrounds were too disparate.

    If Lu Qingyi can accept Xu Boyan¡¯s status, maybe she could accept him as well?

    "I have a boyfriend."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s eyes went cold, her voice chilly.

    "I know."

    Xiao Yi slightly curled up his lips, focusing on Lu Qingyi sincerely.

    He didn¡¯t expect a different reply from Lu Qingyi, nor did he hope that she would undoubtedly be with him. He just wanted to tell her.

    Letting out his feelings while he still had the courage, to not let his youth be regretful.

    "So?"

    Lu Qingyi looked at Xiao Yi as though she were watching a fool. She fiddled with the car keys in her hand, looking completely inattentive.

    "What I¡¯m trying to say is, whenever you turn around, I¡¯ll be behind you."

    Xiao Yi squeezed his palms tight, sweat drenching his hands. He bit his lower lip and spoke sincerely.

    Falling in love with a girl for the first time, he didn¡¯t know how long it would last, but he felt it would be remembered for a lifetime.

    First love is the most unforgettable, the one you remember for the longest.

    Regardless of whether Lu Qingyi truly liked Xu Boyan or whether she would end up liking someone else in the future.

    All he wanted to say was, as long as Lu Qingyi was willing to look back at him, he would always be there. If he couldn¡¯t give her love in the future, he would give her affection.

    He was willing to be that figure who was always behind Lu Qingyi.

    "It won¡¯t happen." S§×arch* The ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand that had been playing with the car keys paused. She looked at Xiao Yi with a slight surprise.

    She didn¡¯t expect Xiao Yi to say such words. If it were any other girl, she might have been moved already. But she was Lu Qingyi, and her heart was undisturbed.

    The only one who could touch her seemed to be Xu Boyan.

    "I hope so."

    Xiao Yi laughed. The cold boy¡¯s laugh was quite sunny.

    The girl he liked must be the best. Even though he hoped to be with the girl he liked, he wanted Lu Qingyi to be happier.

    As long as the girl he liked was happy, it didn¡¯t matter if the happiness wasn¡¯t given by him.

    "Why didn¡¯t you go to Hardrick?"

    Xiao Yi lowered his gaze and asked.

    Lu Qingyi had said she wouldn¡¯t go to Hardrick. He just wanted to know why.

    "Don¡¯t like it."

    Lu Qingyi kicked at the stone under her feet, her entire demeanor uninterested.

    Why?

    As a respectable professor at Hardrick, she was supposed to be the students¡¯ junior?

    This was indeed pretty funny.

    "Where do you want to go?"

    "Are we familiar?"

    Lu Qingyi lifted her gaze, a faint smile playing on her lips.

    She thought hard; Xiao Yi seemed familiar, but she couldn¡¯t recall who he was.

    She had a good memory, but she wouldn¡¯t be able to remember everyone¡¯s name who she had merely nodded to.

    "Indeed, we are not familiar..."

    Xiao Yi unclenched his fist, his voice heavy with sadness.

    "I don¡¯t know you."

    Xiao Yi was still immersed in Lu Qingyi¡¯s words of "we are not familiar." Her additional words were like a bucket of cold water pouring over him.

    He chilled from the inside out.

    What could be more heartbreaking than this?

    Gathering the courage to confess to the girl you liked, only to find she didn¡¯t know who you were.

    "Last time, at the doorway of class 20, we met. I introduced myself."

    Xiao Yi took a deep breath to remind Lu Qingyi.

    He looked at Lu Qingyi expectantly, hoping she could remember.

    "I¡¯m sorry, I really don¡¯t remember."

    She didn¡¯t bother remembering irrelevant people.

    Xiao Yi was one of those insignificant people, she didn¡¯t need to waste her time remembering him.

    In her eyes, Xiao Yi was just a passerby, without any particular significance.

    "My name is Xiao Yi. I hope you can remember me in the future."

    Xiao Yi managed a bitter smile. He slowly extended his right hand and introduced himself again.

    He hoped this second introduction would be the last and that Lu Qingyi would remember him.

    "Hmm."

    Lu Qingyi responded indifferently. She glanced at Xiao Yi¡¯s hand, showing no feeling.

    Xiao Yi¡¯s expression changed and he suddenly felt awkward, quickly withdrawing his hand in a very unnatural manner.

    "Can you please move out of the way?"

    Lu Qingyi stared at Xiao Yi, who had been blocking her way, and spoke in a cold voice.

    Xiao Yi was obstructing her way.

    Xiao Yi moved aside, making way for Lu Qingyi.

    "Are you going out?"

    Xiao Yi watched Lu Qingyi head towards the school gate and couldn¡¯t help but call out.

    Lu Qingyi probably didn¡¯t ask for leave.

    Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t stop walking, nor did she answer Xiao Yi¡¯s question.

    Xiao Yi helplessly lowered his gaze, his eyes filled with bitterness.

    He didnt get any response from her, his first love hadn¡¯t even started and it¡¯s already over.

    It seems Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t ask for a leave permit. She could blatantly walk out of the school campus, but he couldn¡¯t.

    Perhaps, they were simply not meant to walk the same path.

    Lu Qingyi walked out of the school gate. The security guard didn¡¯t dare to stop her even when he saw she had neither a leave permit nor a school badge.

    There was nothing he could do. Lu Qingyi¡¯s fame was quite high in the school, he knew of her fame even as a security guard.

    He didn¡¯t dare stop her.

 Chapter 108 I donâ€™t mind slapping you again_1

    Chapter 108: 108 I don¡¯t mind slapping you again_1Lu Qingyi hadn¡¯t been to a supermarket in a long time, and the arrangement of the goods on the shelves had greatly changed since her last visit.

    "Ah, Meishu, did you see that car at the entrance just now?"

    Yao Meishu and a well-dressed middle-aged woman were strolling through the supermarket, and the middle-aged woman asked in a hushed, mysterious tone.

    "I saw it, but I didn¡¯t recognize the brand. It seems quite ordinary."

    Yao Meishu said.

    She only noticed high-end cars. The black car at the entrance had no logo, so naturally, she assumed it was an ordinary car.

    The middle-aged woman whispered, "Then you don¡¯t understand."

    Yao Meishu was curious, "What do you mean?"

    "It¡¯s from Kyoto, did you see the license plate number?"

    The middle-aged woman said, somewhat excitedly.

    Her husband sold cars, and she knew a great deal about them.

    "Let me tell you, those cars from Kyoto that bear no logos, they¡¯re custom-made ones. Their price is beyond your imagination, all their parts are top-grade, and they¡¯re far more expensive than those branded cars. It¡¯s a symbol of wealth,"

    Said the middle-aged woman, like she knew everything about it. She was communicating her knowledge to Yao Meishu.

    What kind of people to avoid can sometimes be determined by the car they drive. Her husband has shared many insights with her to avoid offending the wrong people.

    "Really?"

    Yao Meishu was shocked, looking at the middle-aged woman in disbelief.

    When did such a big shot come to Jin City?

    And why wasn¡¯t there any news about it?

    "I¡¯m not lying to you for money."

    The middle-aged woman rolled her eyes, casually throwing something she spotted on the shelves into the shopping cart.

    "I feel like I¡¯ve seen that car somewhere before."

    Yao Meishu frowned, she felt as if she had seen that car somewhere but couldn¡¯t remember where.

    "Could it be.... Ah, is that your daughter?"

    Just as the middle-aged woman was about to say something, she turned around and saw Lu Qingyi picking vegetables in the produce area with a shopping cart.

    She didn¡¯t know Lu Qingyi, she only recognized Lu Jiayue. Lu Qingyi and Lu Jiayue did look quite alike.

    The woman wasn¡¯t entirely sure that the young lady wasn¡¯t Lu Jiayue.

    Following the middle-aged woman¡¯s gaze, Yao Meishu saw Lu Qingyi.

    "That¡¯s my oldest daughter."

    Yao Meishu gave the middle-aged woman a smile as she responded.

    Though deep down, she was quite reluctant to admit it. But anyone with eyes would be able to see it.

    Two people who looked so alike, how could they not be mother and daughter?

    Thinking about their resemblance, Yao Meishu¡¯s gaze flickered involuntarily.

    "She¡¯s handsome, really beautiful."

    The middle-aged woman used two adjectives, nodding her head in admiration.

    All the children of the Lu family are outstanding, and good-looking too.

    "Have you finished shopping?" Yao Meishu asked.

    Wanting to avoid running into Lu Qingyi, Yao Meishu aimed to leave as soon as possible.

    "Your daughter is here, aren¡¯t you going to say hi?"

    The middle-aged woman looked at Yao Meishu in surprise.

    Yao Meishu shook her head, "I¡¯d better not."

    "Let¡¯s go."

    Not understanding the situation between Yao Meishu and Lu Qingyi, the middle-aged woman held Yao Meishu¡¯s arm and walked towards Lu Qingyi.

    ¡ª¡ª

    Lu Qingyi was carefully selecting vegetables, and just as she was about to leave after her selection, she saw Yao Meishu.

    She slightly furrowed her brows and pretended not to see her, preparing to leave.

    "Hey, Meishu¡¯s daughter, wait a moment."

    The middle-aged woman didn¡¯t know Lu Qingyi¡¯s name. She saw Lu Qingyi was about to leave and Yao Meishu didn¡¯t react, so she called out.

    Meishu¡¯s daughter?

    Lu Qingyi did not stop. She knew they were calling her, but hearing these words irritated her.

    She didn¡¯t want to admit she was Yao Meishu¡¯s daughter. If she had a choice, she would rather have never come into this world.

    Being Yao Meishu¡¯s daughter made her sick.

    "Lu Qingyi."

    Yao Meishu called out Lu Qingyi¡¯s name with a cold tone.

    "What¡¯s up?"

    Lu Qingyi turned around, her tone cold and distant.

    Her left hand was in her pocket and her right hand was on the handle of the shopping cart. Seeing Yao Meishu, she showed no warmth, her gaze tranquil as if looking at a stranger.

    Yes, a stranger.

    "How old are you, miss? Do you have a boyfriend yet?"

    The middle-aged woman didn¡¯t sense anything strange about the situation. She came forward and sized Lu Qingyi up from top to bottom.

    The daughters of the Lu family were all beautiful, she thought of introducing her son to them.

    "Mind your own business."

    Lu Qingyi glanced in the direction of Yao Meishu, lips barely moving, slowly releasing the words.

    The middle-aged woman: "..."

    She turned her head and looked at Yao Meishu, her brows furrowed.

    Yao Meishu¡¯s eldest daughter was extremely rude, wasn¡¯t she?

    "Yao Meishu, I don¡¯t mind knocking stuff down again, nor do I mind slapping you once more."

    Lu Qingyi took her left hand out of her pocket and slowly placed it on the shopping cart. She looked at Yao Meishu coldly.

    She was blunt and outspoken, and in front of the middle-aged woman, she said everything she wanted to say.

    There was no need to save face for Yao Meishu.

    Yao Meishu¡¯s face slightly changed, the pain from Lu Qingyi¡¯s slap lingered, and it took many days for her to recover.

    "Meishu, what¡¯s going on?"

    The middle-aged woman was confused, she looked at Lu Qingyi leaving with the shopping cart in a daze.

    Lu Qingyi had hit Yao Meishu?

    A daughter hitting her mother?

    Suddenly, she found such a girl to be a bit scary. Since when did daughters start hitting their mothers?

    "Let¡¯s go."

    Shaking her head, Yao Meishu decided not to say more. Pulling the middle-aged woman with her, she went to check out.

    If she knew she would encounter Lu Qingyi when out shopping, she probably wouldn¡¯t have come.

    The encounter with Yao Meishu dampened Lu Qingyi¡¯s mood significantly. The sight of Yao Meishu dispelled her good spirits completely.

    "Meishu, look."

    The sharp-eyed middle-aged woman saw Lu Qingyi getting into the car from Kyoto. She suddenly smacked Yao Meishu.

    Following the direction of the middle-aged woman¡¯s finger, Yao Meishu saw Lu Qingyi getting into the driver¡¯s seat of the black car with the shopping bags.

    She couldn¡¯t help but furrow her brow.

    If that car truly belonged to the renowned family from Kyoto, how would Lu Qingyi know them?

    "Does your older daughter really have no feelings for you?"

    The middle-aged woman was curious. In Lu Qingyi¡¯s eyes, she only saw indifference, nothing else.

    Yao Meishu didn¡¯t answer and remained silent.

    Feelings? How could they possibly have something like that?

    She never knew that Lu Qingyi could drive.

    After getting into the car, Lu Qingyi buckled her seat belt and sent Xu Boyan a text message: S~ea??h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    [I¡¯ve finished shopping and am heading back now.]

    Xu Boyan¡¯s reply came quickly: [Drive safely.]

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s lips curled into a smile as she slowly started the car.

    He might have been waiting for her message, otherwise, why would he reply so quickly?

 Chapter 109: Feeling of 109 Homes_1

    Chapter 109: Feeling of 109 Homes_1Xiao Yi didn¡¯t leave; he kept sitting on the bench, even when the bell indicating the start of classes rang. This was his first brazen act of skipping class, and the feeling made him somewhat uneasy.

    He wanted to wait here for Lu Qingyi to come back.

    "Lu Qingyi."

    As soon as Lu Qingyi walked into the school, Xiao Yi saw her.

    In Lu Qingyi¡¯s hands was a bag filled with groceries, evidently things like vegetables.

    "What do you want?"

    Lu Qingyi raised an eyebrow, her gaze icy.

    "Did you go grocery shopping?"

    Getting a clearer look at the bag¡¯s contents, Xiao Yi was mildly surprised.

    He had always thought of Lu Qingyi as someone who was above worldly trivialities, so he never expected her to leave school to buy groceries.

    "Does it concern you?"

    Lu Qingyi looked at Xiao Yi with obvious befuddlement. As far as she could tell, there weren¡¯t any connections between them.

    Xiao Yi asked, "Can you cook?"

    Seeing the bag in Lu Qingyi¡¯s hands made him realize that the rich young lady could actually cook, a discovery that startled him.

    "What¡¯s it to you?"

    Lu Qingyi walked past Xiao Yi, her expression chilly.

    Xiao Yi watched helplessly as Lu Qingyi walked into the small grocery store, his hand clenched tight.

    His love had ended before it ever began, he didn¡¯t even have a chance.

    "Is that heavy, young lady?"

    Xu Boyan came over and took the grocery bag from Lu Qingyi, asking her softly.

    The bag was quite heavy.

    "It¡¯s fine." Lu Qingyi shook her head; this slight weight didn¡¯t really bother her.

    "You should go out, I can handle this alone."

    Lu Qingyi spoke before Xu Boyan could, pushing him out of the kitchen.

    Since she was cooking for him, she certainly had to do it herself.

    "Okay, call me when you¡¯re done."

    Xu Boyan fondly tousled the girl¡¯s head before walking out of the store.

    "Are you Xu Boyan?"

    Seeing Xu Boyan walking out, Xiao Yi stepped forward and asked coldly.

    He couldn¡¯t deny it, Xu Boyan was handsome. Even though Xiao Yi prided himself on his good looks, he felt inferior in front of Xu Boyan.

    No wonder, when Xu Boyan arrived at this school, he immediately drew the attention of the girls and quickly gained a passionate following.

    "Hmm?"

    Xu Boyan cast him an indifferent glance, his hand in his pocket, an overwhelming aura emanating from him.

    "Making a girl cook, what kind of man are you?"

    Xiao Yi stared at the store, knowing that Lu Qingyi was in the kitchen, but unable to see her.

    Lu Qingyi might have willingly agreed to cook, but shouldn¡¯t Xu Boyan, as a man, have volunteered to do these things?

    How many meals had Lu Qingyi cooked for this man?

    "Do you like my girlfriend?"

    Xu Boyan ignored Xiao Yi¡¯s accusation, countering with a cold question of his own.

    He never intended for Lu Qingyi to cook, but she was insistent, and he dared not stop her.

    Boys Xiao Yi¡¯s age tend to be simple, wearing their hearts on their sleeves.

    From Xiao Yi¡¯s eyes, Xu Boyan could see love, love for Lu Qingyi.

    "She likes you."

    Xiao Yi stared at Xu Boyan.

    He, in fact, wasn¡¯t sure whether Lu Qingyi liked Xu Boyan or not. But one thing he knew for sure was that Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t like him.

    And the fact that Lu Qingyi was willing to cook for Xu Boyan indicated at least some fondness, didn¡¯t it?

    Xu Boyan curved his lips into a smile, his face full of joy, "I know she likes me."

    The boy in front of him certainly spoke well.

    Xiao Yi: "..."

    Could you please be a little less confident?

    "So, do you like her?"

    It took Xiao Yi a long time to muster the courage to ask. He had been contemplating this question for a while.

    The depth in Xu Boyan¡¯s eyes was something Xiao Yi had never seen before. Before this encounter, he didn¡¯t know Xu Boyan. But upon meeting him, he realized that Xu Boyan couldn¡¯t possibly be just a simple grocery store owner.

    The aura around Xu Boyan was not something a petty merchant could possess.

    "Love at first sight, a glance that lasts a lifetime."

    Xu Boyan¡¯s lips curled into a smile, a strong sense of joy lingered on his face.

    There¡¯s always that one person who makes your heart flutter and brings a smile to your face whenever you think of her.

    Liking Lu Qingyi wasn¡¯t just all talk. He was ready to spend the rest of his life with her.

    "Treat her well and I hope you two will be happy."

    Xiao Yi lowered his head; his hands tightening then relaxing, then tightening again. It took a while for him to utter these words.

    No, he didn¡¯t hope for their happiness. Rather, he was hoping they would break up, then he might have a chance.

    His first love was about to end just like that.

    "Don¡¯t worry, my girlfriend doesn¡¯t need anyone else¡¯s concern."

    Xu Boyan took his hands out of his pocket, crossed his arms, and smirked.

    Xiao Yi frowned, "You let her cook..."

    "That¡¯s none of your business."

    Xu Boyan didn¡¯t bother to explain or say anything further. He just looked at Xiao Yi coldly.

    Wearing a white shirt and black trousers, and having good looks, Xiao Yi seemed to fit the ideal type of many girls.

    Thankfully, his ¡¯girlfriend¡¯ was a bit special; otherwise, it would have been much more difficult to win her over.

    "Yes..."

    Xiao Yi laughed bitterly and lowered his head. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    After all, whether it was him and Lu Qingyi or Xu Boyan, there were no connections. What they did or not did not concern him, it seemed as though he was not even in a position to comment.

    He was in love with Lu Qingyi, but in Lu Qingyi¡¯s eyes, he was nothing more than a stranger, someone who she couldn¡¯t even put a name to.

    Xu Boyan took one last glance at Xiao Yi before walking back into the store.

    He had only wanted to come out for some fresh air, but he had not expected such a pleasant surprise.

    His ¡¯girlfriend¡¯ seemed to attract a large number of admirers.

    "My girlfriend, you certainly have quite the admirers."

    Xu Boyan leaned against the kitchen door and watched Lu Qingyi busy herself inside.

    He really wanted to help her, but he knew she would not want that. Watching his girlfriend bustling around, he felt an unmistakable sense of fulfillment.

    "I don¡¯t have admirers."

    Lu Qingyi replied coldly, focusing on chopping vegetables. She never thought she had any admirers.

    Xu Boyan chuckled, "Hmm, you¡¯ve probably rejected them all."

    Direct as she was, she surely wouldn¡¯t lead anyone on. Judging by Xiao Yi¡¯s demeanor, Xu Boyan was sure that he had been rejected.

    And she probably rejected him by saying, "I have a boyfriend."

    Xu Boyan took out his phone and snapped a picture of Lu Qingyi busying herself in the kitchen.

    Seeing her in such a devoted state, he felt a unique sense of satisfaction, like the feeling of home.

    He opened up his social media, typed out a caption and posted it with the picture of Lu Qingyi:

    The feeling of home.

 Chapter 110: Just focus on being happy after 110_1

    Chapter 110: Just focus on being happy after 110_1Xu Boyan looked down at the picture on his phone, a thick laugh spreading across his face.

    The child is truly beautiful. Just her figure seen from behind is enough to captivate people.

    He put his phone back into his pocket, a smile still on his face, as he watched the bustling girl.

    His phone in the pocket was vibrating continuously, but he ignored it.

    "Okay, wash your hands and let¡¯s eat."

    Lu Qingyi cooked very quickly. In no time, the meal was ready. She turned around to face Xu Boyan and spoke.

    "Sure."

    Xu Boyan got up, washed the dishes, and started setting the table.

    It almost felt like they were an old married couple.

    "When did you learn to cook, kiddo?"

    The dishes Lu Qingyi cooked were colorful, fragrant, and utterly delicious, making them incredibly tempting.

    "When I was five," Lu Qingyi replied honestly.

    My grandmother was a teacher in a small town. Sometimes because of her work at school, she would often come home very late. S§×ar?h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    So I wanted to learn how to cook, so that my grandmother could have a meal as soon as she returned home.

    Only after repeatedly asking did my grandmother reluctantly agree to teach me. She hesitated ever so much, as I was still so young.

    But I was adamant.

    "My little girl, from now on, let me take care of the cooking. You just focus on eating."

    Xu Boyan felt a bit sorry for her. She must have had a tough childhood.

    He picked up a piece of braised pork and put it in her bowl, "Eat some meat."

    Lu Qingyi glanced at the meat in her bowl with a somewhat uncomfortable expression. She had cooked braised pork because her grandmother always praised it. It was for Xu Boyan.

    But she had never thought about eating it. She didn¡¯t like eating meat.

    "You¡¯re too skinny, kiddo. Eat more, okay?"

    Xu Boyan stared at the girl, clearly seeing her expression. Nevertheless, he still asked her.

    How can you not eat meat?

    "Well... okay..."

    Lu Qingyi reluctantly agreed. She hesitated a bit, picked up the piece of meat in her bowl, and slowly put it into her mouth.

    "Do you like it?"

    Xu Boyan asked softly.

    The girl¡¯s expression made it seem like she was suffering.

    "It¡¯s tasty, but I don¡¯t want to eat it."

    Lu Qingyi shook her head and replied.

    She never said that meat didn¡¯t taste good. She just preferred eating vegetables. So she wasn¡¯t against eating meat, she just didn¡¯t really like it.

    She couldn¡¯t explain why, but many of her habits were dissimilar to Yao Meishu and Lu Yao.

    Yao Meishu was a carnivore, Lu Yao ate both meat and vegetables, Lu Jiayue was like Lu Yao, and Lu Jiahao preferred Yao Meishu. She seemed unlike anyone in her family.

    She was allergic to shrimp, but the four of them loved shrimp. Was it that her constitution was unusually delicate, or was she just incompatible?

    If not for her resemblance to them, she would doubt if she really were Yao Meishu¡¯s biological daughter.

    "Eat something else." Xu Boyan frowned, pondering how to make Lu Qingyi enjoy eating meat.

    There are many nutrients that you can¡¯t get if you don¡¯t eat meat.

    "It¡¯s delicious." He took a piece of braised pork, quite surprised by Lu Qingyi¡¯s cooking skills.

    "From now on, you don¡¯t have to cook. All you need to do is to be happy."

    Xu Boyan reached out and wiped a grain of rice from Lu Qingyi¡¯s lips. He moved gently, then put the grain into his own mouth.

    It tasted sweet, just like the sweetness of a young girl.

    Lu Qingyi bit her lower lip, her ears turning red. She felt a slight sense of heat.

    She looked up at Xu Boyan, her eyes glowing with light.

    Perhaps this was what love looks like? Perhaps this was how it felt to like someone?

    Xu Boyan gave her all of his gentleness. Perhaps it was true what they say:

    Eventually, someone comes along who holds you dear in their heart, liking and accepting you and bestowing upon you infinite affection. Eventually, someone comes along who protects your youthful heart and lets you experience what love truly looks like.

    ¡ª¡ª

    By the time Xiao Yi returned to the classroom, two periods had already passed. Even though he had never cut class before, because his performance was always stellar, his teacher never questioned his whereabouts.

    "Xiao Yi, where have you been?"

    Carrying an exercise book, Lu Jiayue came over and sat down at the empty seat in front of Xiao Yi, asking in feigned confusion.

    She had a clear idea of where Xiao Yi had been--it must have had something to do with Lu Qingyi.

    Ha, Lu Qingyi sure was lucky. She even managed to capture the affections of the cool, top-performing, most popular boy in school.

    What gave her the right?

    "Something came up."

    Xiao Yi took out an exercise book from his drawer. His voice was rather cold.

    "Could you explain this problem to me?"

    Lu Jiayue pushed the exercise book in front of Xiao Yi, asking him gently.

    She knew how to solve the problem, but just wanted to use this opportunity to chat more with Xiao Yi.

    "Your sister¡¯s grades are better than mine."

    Xiao Yi glanced at Lu Jiayue dismissively.

    In his eyes, Lu Qingyi was indeed exceptional. Despite not listening in class, not revising her notes, not doing any extra studying, she could still ace her tests.

    His own good grades came from his continuous hard work and his determination to never let up. He reminded himself not to slack off because as soon as he did, he wouldn¡¯t be able to hold on to his position as the top student.

    Studying wasn¡¯t the only way out, but it was the quickest shortcut.

    "Ah, my sister often isn¡¯t at school."

    Lu Jiayue bit her lip, speaking with a hint of regret.

    Even if Lu Qingyi were at school, there¡¯s no way she¡¯d go and ask Lu Qingyi for help.

    In fact, she didn¡¯t even have Lu Qingyi¡¯s contact information. Her phone number had been blocked by Lu Qingyi.

    "She¡¯s at school now."

    Xiao Yi looked down at the book in his hands, refusing to look up.

    Indeed, Lu Qingyi was at school, in the snack shop, at her boyfriend¡¯s place.

    Xiao Yi couldn¡¯t pinpoint exactly why he was attracted to Lu Qingyi. Despite them having met only a handful of times, his heart would always skip a beat whenever he thought of her.

    Looking at Lu Jiayue, who bore a strong resemblance to Lu Qingyi, he didn¡¯t feel anything at all.

    Perhaps it was like:

    I like grapes, but grape juice isn¡¯t the same, grape candy isn¡¯t the same, and grape wine isn¡¯t the same either. Looking like you isn¡¯t enough, sounding like you isn¡¯t enough, and having a personality like you isn¡¯t enough. If it¡¯s not you, it¡¯s not good enough.

    So, from beginning to end, the only one he¡¯s ever liked was Lu Qingyi.

    "Can¡¯t you explain this problem to me?"

    Lu Jiayue was resting her chin on her hand, and her voice came out soft, carrying a touch of inexplicable grievance.

    She looked a lot like Lu Qingyi; would that soften Xiao Yi¡¯s heart?

    Perhaps Xiao Yi liked her instead. Could that be possible?

    She had hardly ever interacted with Xiao Yi in the past despite them being classmates for nearly three years.

    So, was it possible that Xiao Yi harbored feelings for her and felt that she was too good to approach? Since the arrival of Lu Qingyi, who had also grown up in the countryside, had Xiao Yi transferred his feelings for her onto Lu Qingyi?

    "I need to study."

    Xiao Yi didn¡¯t even lift his head. He kept his eyes on his book.

    Everyone in the first class knew that Xiao Yi was very diligent in his studies but disliked answering questions for others. Moreover, he didn¡¯t really like interacting with others.

 Chapter 111 You match well with green tea_1

    Chapter 111: 111 You match well with green tea_1"Alright then, I won¡¯t disturb you anymore. I¡¯ll go ask the teacher."

    Lu Jiayue sighed lightly, speaking in a somewhat aggrieved tone. S~ea??h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Xiao Yi didn¡¯t even lift his head, still seriously engrossed in the book in his hand.

    Lu Jiayue stepped out of the classroom with her exercise in hand, then silently glanced back.

    Xiao Yi didn¡¯t even budge.

    Xiao Yi focused on the problem at hand, then picked up his pen to work it out on a scratch paper.

    He needed to work even harder.

    His target was Hardrick, only by working harder would he be more confident facing Hardrick.

    "Sister."

    Exactly when Lu Jiayue was heading downstairs, she ran into Lu Qingyi, greeting her with a sweet smile.

    "Want some?"

    Lu Qingyi was holding a bottle of drink, she lifted her chin to gesture at Lu Jiayue.

    "For me? Thank you sis!"

    Lu Jiayue¡¯s eyes sparkled brightly, looking extremely pleased.

    Lu Qingyi tossed the drink to her; Lu Jiayue caught it and her face paled a little when she saw the drink.

    Green tea.

    Lu Jiayue¡¯s face changed slightly, though she quickly recovered, "sis, do you think I¡¯m too tired and need a pick-me-up?"

    With a smile, she opened the green tea, took a small sip, her smile still as sweet as ever.

    She seemed to have not understood Lu Qingyi¡¯s underlying meaning, and appeared quite innocent.

    "I think it suits you."

    Lu Qingyi arched the corner of her lips slightly, her eyes on Lu Jiayue filled with something between a smile and a mere smirk.

    She had merely picked up a drink from the corner shop, without considering it being green tea. It was just a coincidence that she ran into Lu Jiayue.

    Green tea was quite fitting for Lu Jiayue.

    "Ah, sis, what do you mean? I don¡¯t understand at all?"

    Lu Jiayue tightened the cap, blinking innocently, as if she didn¡¯t know anything.

    "You and green tea are a perfect match, an absolute match."

    Lu Qingyi smirked, walking away, passing Lu Jiayue.

    Feigning ignorance, Lu Jiayue asked, "Why would I match with green tea?"

    "Your brain is a wonderful thing, I hope you have one."

    She didn¡¯t understand? Hah, Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t believe it for a second. With nobody around if Lu Jiayue was still pretending, then what was she even pretending.

    Does she not feel tired, acting like this every day?

    "I have one, I ranked fourth in the last mock exam."

    Lu Jiayue bit her lip, slowly lifting four fingers as she spoke.

    "Your brain is meant to be used daily, I hope you don¡¯t just keep it as an ornament."

    Fourth? When Lu Qingyi actually put effort in she was always first; she didn¡¯t even consider what coming in second meant.

    Being first all the time was indeed quite tiring, especially without competitors, lacking the desire to improve.

    Looking at Lu Qingyi¡¯s departing figure, Lu Jiayue gritted her teeth, "Lu Qingyi."

    Glancing at the drink in her hand, she opened the cap, poured the drink out onto the flower bed, and discarded the bottle into the trash can.

    She didn¡¯t care for Lu Qingyi¡¯s things at all.

    Lu Qingyi dared to call her a green tea, huh.

    In Lu Jiayue¡¯s view, Lu Qingyi was the real green tea, always standoffish to everyone, yet still managing to attract attention.

    ¡ª¡ª

    "Wow, sister Qing, how did you do this?"

    Class 20 was filled with a joyous atmosphere as Jiang Yumeng held a piece of paper, grinning stupidly and occasionally dancing around like a fool.

    When she saw Lu Qingyi walking into the classroom, she ran over excitedly latching on to Lu Qingyi like a koala.

    Lu Qingyi was momentarily shocked as Jiang Yumeng hugged her, she froze.

    What¡¯s going on?

    "Sister Qing, which deity¡¯s path are you on? You actually got this certificate, you¡¯ve been so good to me, I could almost cry out of gratitude."

    Jiang Yumeng held up the certificate in front of Lu Qingyi, she was incredibly excited.

    She hadn¡¯t expected Lu Qingyi to really manage to get the certificate of an outstanding city-level student for her.

    Now she could have the quota for a direct university admission.

    Oh my god, Jiang Yumeng still couldn¡¯t believe it.

    "Sister Qing, we want it too."

    "Sister Qing, you¡¯re too incredible."

    "Sister Qing, do you need a little brother? One who can massage your legs."

    "Do your legs lack an ornament, sister Qing?"

    "Big sis, let¡¯s become friends, the kind where you provide for me."

    "Ah, I¡¯m in love."

    "I¡¯ve now realized that sister Qing is a blessing for class 20."

    "..."

    The students of class 20 looked at Lu Qingyi with admiration in their eyes, radiating awe and fandom.

    Ever since Lu Qingyi arrived, class 20 was no longer seen as a trashy class by everyone else.

    Class 20 was genuinely starting to become outstanding.

    Lu Qingyi always managed to surprise them; she was truly a gem.

    From scoring full marks at her arrival, to becoming the mysterious pianist in June, to dismissing Xia Yin effortlessly, and to securing a city-level honour certificate with absolute ease...

    Lu Qingyi was not as helpless as Lu Jiayue claimed, nor as inferior. Regardless, they all agreed that Lu Qingyi was indeed outstanding.

    "Focus on your studies, it¡¯s almost time for the university entrance examinations."

    Lu Qingyi peeled Jiang Yumeng off her and replied with a somewhat cold tone.

    She wasn¡¯t very good at dealing with these sentimental scenes.

    Hearing Lu Qingyi¡¯s words was like having a bucket of cold water poured over everyone in class 20.

    Why did Lu Qingyi have to speak such a mood-killer?

    Ah, their lives were just too harsh.

    "I hope all of you can go to university."

    Lu Qingyi walked up to the podium and gently tapped the table, striking an impression similar to their homeroom teacher.

    Apart from a few students in class 20, everyone else was quite nice to her. She hoped that every student from class 20 could make it to university.

    Even though going to university wouldn¡¯t necessarily mean a lot, at least it would be a regret-free achievement in one¡¯s life.

    "Sister Qing, for this remark, I¡¯m going to give it my all."

    "Are we having a feast when we get into university?"

    "Any plans after we get in?"

    "I will try my best."

    "I believe I can do it."

    "..."

    The chatter in class 20 seemed like it was about to explode.

    "For those who get into university, I¡¯ll treat them to dinner. You can choose the place, if you want to go on a trip, I can help buy the tickets, it¡¯s on me."

    Lu Qingyi spoke without hesitation, she was incredibly serious.

    Money was never a problem for her; any problem solvable by money was never a problem to begin with.

    A meal, she could offer without a second thought.

    "Wow, just for this I¡¯m going to study my best."

    "Rich people really are different."

    "Ah, I think I see the light."

    "Sister Qing, you¡¯re really the best."

    The moment Lu Qingyi finished speaking, class 20 erupted in cheers.

    The benefits of getting into university seemed awesome. Moreover, there were no restrictions from the school.

 Chapter 112 Hardrick comes to school for examination_1

    Chapter 112: 112 Hardrick comes to school for examination_1"Hush, quiet."

    Lu Qingyi put her hand to her lips and whispered.

    Class 20 was now a big, bustling mess.

    There was less than two weeks left, but there was still a chance for a comeback at this time.

    The students of Class 20 obediently returned to their seats and began to review their materials earnestly.

    The classroom quieted down in an instant.

    The passing duty teacher looked surprised at Class 20¡¯s classroom, her face showing disbelief.

    Unexpectedly, Class 20¡¯s classroom can also have such a quiet moment. It was truly incredible.

    "Qingyi, you¡¯re really cut out to be a teacher."

    Jiang Yumeng said softly in Lu Qingyi¡¯s ear, not daring to talk loudly in such a quiet classroom.

    She really felt that Lu Qingyi was very much like a teacher in some aspects.

    Lu Qingyi quirked a smile, "Maybe."

    As a Professor Hardrick, it was normal for her to resemble a teacher in some aspects, let alone she was a teacher in the first place.

    ¡ª¡ª

    With one week left until the college entrance exam, Hardrick sent a teacher to conduct a school exam. Because Hardrick had only begun to accept art students this year, they did not recognize the general exam scores.

    Hardrick was special. Instead of providing exam rooms, they sent teachers directly to each school for the school exam.

    Hardrick was not just testing art scores, the most important thing was the character of the individuals.

    "Sis, Hardrick is really recruiting art students."

    When Lu Jiahao received the notice, he ran to find Lu Qingyi, very excited.

    Had never recruited art students before, and it was unexpected that they would start doing so. The key was that Lu Qingyi knew in advance.

    "Do your best in the exam."

    Lu Qingyi lightly patted Lu Jiahao¡¯s shoulder.

    "Sis, can you accompany me?"

    Lu Jiahao asked, watching Lu Qingyi with puppy dog eyes.

    "Alright."

    The number of art students in Yizhong isn¡¯t many, but the number of students around the teachers from Hardrick was quite large. They all looked extremely excited.

    In their eyes, Hardrick¡¯s teachers were holy and formidable beings.

    Only two teachers from Hardrick were present, one in sports and the other in arts. They were evaluating the students based on their scores, and it seemed that there wouldn¡¯t be any students from other majors going to Had.

    The scores were too low.

    "Sis, I¡¯m nervous."

    Lu Jiahao, a big guy, held Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand tightly as he looked ahead.

    He was really nervous.

    They didn¡¯t test every art student, but selectively tested only five students: three athletes and two art students. Lu Jiahao was among them.

    "Have those five students arrived yet?"

    The elderly Professor Luo pushed his glasses up and asked Principal Guo at his side.

    "Yes, yes."

    Principal Guo looked around and saw the students about to take the exam.

    Lu Qingyi climbed a tree nearby, with a lollipop in her mouth, leisurely swinging her legs as she watched the evaluation.

    It was quite uninteresting and boring.

    "Professor Luo, you are so respected, why did you come personally?"

    Principal Guo looked curious and asked with a smile.

    Professor Luo was a famous art professor at Hardrick; considering his age and position, there was no need for him to bother with such small exams.

    "It¡¯s nice to take a walk, I heard this is her hometown."

    Professor Luo sipped his tea; his voice was exceptionally soft.

    The older you get, the more you should move around for your health.

    Principal Guo was curious. "Her? Your wife or first love?"

    Professor Luo smiled and shook his head. "My teacher."

    "We don¡¯t have any particularly famous painters in Jin City."

    "She keeps a low profile and doesn¡¯t like fame. It¡¯s normal for you not to know."

    Professor Luo tasted his tea and shook his head helplessly.

    There were plenty in this world who craved fame, but those who desired to keep a low profile were rare.

    Whoever can be high-profile would want to keep a low profile?

    "Principal Guo, is the quality of your school¡¯s students so poor?"

    Professor Luo looked up and saw a person sitting in a tree not far away. The distance was a bit far, and he couldn¡¯t see clearly, but he felt it was a man.

    Even the trees on campus were climbed.

    Following Professor Luo¡¯s gaze, Principal Guo indeed saw a person squatting on the tree.

    Climbing trees at school was not allowed.

    "That, Professor Luo, she¡¯s our grade¡¯s top student, who doesn¡¯t always play by the rules and has a temperament that isn¡¯t too good."

    Principal Guo looked more and more familiar with the figure, which looked just like Lu Qingyi.

    On second thought, who else could be so arrogant at school besides Lu Qingyi?

    Professor Luo frowned. "How much did she score on the exam?"

    Principal Guo: "Full marks."

    Professor Luo continued to frown. "Does a full score mean she can do whatever she wants?"

    Even if the grades were good, she should still abide by the school rules.

    Such an arrogant temperament reminded Professor Luo of a certain girl, equally arrogant.

    "There are some privileges for those with good grades, haha."

    Principal Guo laughed dryly. How could he dare to do anything?

    If he went to preach to Lu Qingyi, she might not give him face, and he would be embarrassed in front of Professor Luo.

    Lu Qingyi, a student who wasn¡¯t even afraid of dropping out, if she didn¡¯t want to come down, how could he get her down?

    The sun was a bit dazzling. Lu Qingyi finished her lollipop, jumped down from the tree, and landed lightly on the ground.

    She dusted off her pants and walked towards the running track, presumably, Lu Jiahao had finished his exam as well.

    Principal Guo: "..."

    This move was really smooth, as if she had done it countless times. He was somewhat dumbstruck.

    She jumped straight down from the tree.

    Professor Luo: "..."

    Why did this movement feel so familiar to him?

    "Professor Luo, haha..."

    All Principal Guo could do was to give a dry laugh in front of Professor Luo.

    What else could he do? Lu Qingyi was under Hardrick¡¯s President¡¯s protection.

    "She reminds me of my teacher, that move."

    Professor Luo narrowed his eyes, speaking softly.

    Principal Guo: "..."

    No way, Professor Luo was at least fifty years old now, and his teacher should also be around seventy. Could she still perform actions that only young people could do?

    Principal Guo had some serious doubts.

    "It¡¯s time. I¡¯m going to look at the paintings."

    Professor Luo stood up and went to the two art students, squinting at their artwork.

    Principal Guo followed behind Professor Luo.

    "You pass."

    Professor Luo did not over elaborate, he casually glanced at the art and made his decision.

    Lun Boyan had also said that the school exam was just a formality, everyone would pass, to fill the five spots from Yizhong.

    "This... we¡¯re done?"

    Principal Guo was a little stunned, he didn¡¯t understand much about art, but surely they couldn¡¯t decide so casually, could they?

    "Five spaces."

    Professor Luo held up five fingers.

    Principal Guo suddenly understood. In other words, these five students could get into Hardrick. sea??h th§× NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

 Chapter 113Hardrick youngest professor_1

    Chapter 113: 113Hardrick youngest professor_1The five spots Lun Boyan spoke of were originally intended for the arts students.

    Principal Guo could somewhat understand. The results of the college entrance exam were publicly available. If it was said that Hardrick had granted five spots to Jin City No.1 High School for no apparent reason, it would not sound very pleasant.

    "Qingyi, where are you going?"

    Principal Guo turned around just in time to see Lu Qingyi, who had a bottle of mineral water in her hand.

    Lu Qingyi was initially intending to go directly to the track and field area, but realizing that Lu Jiahao might need some water, she decided to detour and pick up a bottle from the convenience store.

    "Getting water."

    Lu Qingyi raised the bottle of mineral water in her hand, her voice indifferent.

    Upon hearing Principal Guo¡¯s call, Professor Luo¡¯s body stiffened noticeably. When he heard the familiar voice, he was somewhat taken aback.

    He turned around excitedly, and the sight that greeted him was a familiar face. The girl no longer sported long, flowing hair; her short hair made her look even more gallant.

    Thinking back to the figure he had seen on the tree just now, Professor Luo put the pieces together.

    No wonder.

    "Teacher, what brings you to Jin City?"

    Professor Luo, always having been unaware of Lu Qingyi¡¯s whereabouts, unabashedly referred to her as "teacher" in front of Principal Guo.

    Professor Luo, being older than Lu Qingyi, once challenged this girl when she¡¯d first taken the position as professor at Hardrick.

    He was later won over by Lu Qingyi¡¯s superior drawing skills, and a man who is more than halfway to being a centenarian willingly recognized a girl in her twenties as his teacher.

    He never considered acknowledging a girl much younger than himself as his teacher to be a shameful thing. All he knew was that if someone was better than him, they could become his teacher.

    Teacher?

    Principal Guo was taken aback, and he looked at Professor Luo in disbelief.

    No way. Am I hearing things?

    "Studying, preparing for college."

    Lu Qingyi glanced at Professor Luo dispassionately, speaking with an unusual calm.

    Professor Luo: "..."

    There couldn¡¯t be anything wrong with his hearing, could there?

    He definitely didn¡¯t mishear her.

    Lu Qingyi actually said she was studying for college.

    A person who has already become a professor, who has completed college, pulling his leg, it seemed.

    "You must be joking."

    The smile on Professor Luo¡¯s face was clear to see.

    "I¡¯m serious."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s eyes were extremely calm.

    Professor Luo: "..."

    What¡¯s happening? Did he miss something?

    Lu Qingyi was a person who disdained to lie. Professor Luo could now affirm that what Lu Qingyi said was serious.

    "Professor Luo, is Qingyi really your teacher?"

    Principal Guo swallowed hard; he asked somewhat uncertainly.

    "Yes, she¡¯s also the youngest professor at Hardrick."

    Professor Luo instantly revealed Lu Qingyi¡¯s identity

    After saying it, he looked at Principal Guo with obvious pride, as if he was talking about his own achievements.

    Lu Qingyi: "..."

    The fool.

    The identity she had so painstakingly concealed was laid bare by Professor Luo, causing her a great deal of difficulty.

    "...Professor Luo, are you sure you¡¯re not joking?"

    Principal Guo was taken aback; he could hardly believe what he was seeing in Lu Qingyi.

    Professor Luo asked back, "Would I dare to joke about such a thing?"

    Principal Guo suddenly understood a lot of things.

    The first time Lun Boyan came to School No.1, he didn¡¯t look for anyone else, insisting on touring the campus with Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi took exams as if it were child¡¯s play, not reading or doing homework or attending classes, always submitting her paper early, and scoring full marks as if it was a mere game.

    Lu Qingyi could lecture, teaching with unique methods that the students found easy to accept. The study atmosphere of class twenty began to take shape after Lu Qingyi arrived.

    When Lu Qingyi was in a relationship, the principal of Hardrick personally called him to keep his hands off, while also giving away a quota to Number One High School.

    ...

    Once he connected all these events, he got it instantly.

    Lu Qingyi could actually be the youngest professor at Hardrick.

    "Qingyi, so why did you want to come to high school?"

    Principal Guo¡¯s expression was somewhat colorful; he eyed Lu Qingyi and asked in surprise.

    What could lead a successful professor to want to be a student again?

    It made sense why Lu Qingyi was not moved by the salary he offered. A professor¡¯s salary is significantly higher, relatively speaking, and also less demanding.

    "Didn¡¯t go to high school."

    Lu Qingyi shrugged, and replied simply.

    Indeed, she hadn¡¯t attended high school before, so she came this time.

    She didn¡¯t go against her will, even when Lu Yao forced her. She just thought it seemed novel, so she came.

    Principal Guo: "..."

    He¡¯d heard that Lu Qingyi had not attended high school at the beginning, but he didn¡¯t expect it to be true. She had jumped straight to college.

    Graduating from middle school and taking the college entrance exam directly, what kind of godlike existence is this?

    "Youth is truly wonderful."

    Professor Luo sighed. S§×arch* The N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Lu Qingyi was indeed extraordinarily brilliant, but what was most important was her extreme youth.

    "Going to the track and field area?"

    Lu Qingyi glanced at Professor Luo and asked.

    Professor Luo: "Going now."

    The three of them walked together to the track and field, Lu Qingyi walking in the middle. She was almost always chatting with Professor Luo along the way, making Principal Guo feel like he was virtually invisible.

    He hadn¡¯t fully reacted yet, Lu Qingyi was actually a professor!

    At the track and field, Professor Luo went to find another professor who had come with him.

    "Qingyi, no wonder you weren¡¯t interested in Hardrick."

    Principal Guo shook his head with a humorous smile.

    No wonder Lu Qingyi was unafraid of anything, even a potential expulsion didn¡¯t phase her.

    She didn¡¯t care in the slightest, it was all the same to her.

    Lu Qingyi: "That¡¯s okay."

    She didn¡¯t dislike Hardrick, she just didn¡¯t want to play the role of a fellow student with her own pupils, it was quite embarrassing.

    "Still taking the college entrance exam?"

    Principal Guo was somewhat worried about this issue now.

    Lu Qingyi could ace the high scores in a jiffy, if her secret of being a Hardrick professor is exposed at that time, the title of "top scorer" would become quite awkward.

    "Yes, heading to medical school, not interested in being the top scorer."

    Lu Qingyi casually replied, her tone nonchalant.

    She planned to scrape by with the bare minimum passing score of 650 to get into the medical school.

    Principal Guo: "..."

    Look at her, does she even speak human language?

    Something others long for, Lu Qingyi treats with such calmness.

    Now, Principal Guo truly felt Lu Qingyi¡¯s brilliance. Not all professors at Hardrick could achieve full marks on exams.

    Lu Qingyi was the exception.

    "I hope you can keep this matter a secret."

    If her identity as a Hardrick professor were to be exposed, she wouldn¡¯t be eligible to take the college entrance exam, and she wouldn¡¯t be able to bear the shame.

    A distinguished professor taking the university entrance exam would definitely cause a furore if it got out.

    "Okay, I won¡¯t say."

    Principal Guo instantly felt an immense pressure weighing on his chest, too oppressive.

    It was too difficult to keep such a shocking secret.

 Chapter 114: How long can you 114 guys go on? _1

    Chapter 114: How long can you 114 guys go on? _1After Professor Luo left, all five art students passed, and Principal Guo looked as if he had anticipated it, showing no great joy.

    What surprised him the most was the identity of Lu Qingyi.

    "Sister, I can¡¯t believe I passed."

    Lu Jiahao eagerly approached Lu Qingyi with a delighted expression.

    Lu Qingyi glanced at Lu Jiahao indifferently, quietly sighing internally.

    Would this boy be disappointed if he knew that all five of them were meant to pass?

    Unless they performed poorly, all these art students could enrol in Hardrick.

    "You did well."

    Lu Qingyi unscrewed a bottle cap and handed it to Lu Jiahao, giving him a thumbs-up.

    Praising him felt somewhat dishonest.

    "Sister, shall we go together?"

    Lu Jiahao was as happy as a child receiving candy.

    "What?" Lu Qingyi seemed a little confused.

    "I can go to Hardrick now, and I¡¯m sure your grades are good enough. We can go to Hardrick together. It¡¯d be good to have each other."

    Lu Jiahao spoke excitedly, looking at Lu Qingyi, his eyes full of fantasies.

    He hadn¡¯t been able to spend much time with his sister when they were young. Now, as an adult, he hoped they could spend more time together.

    "Jiahao, I¡¯m not going to Hardrick. That¡¯s your dream, not mine."

    Lu Qingyi gently patted Lu Jiahao¡¯s hand, speaking softly.

    Hardrick was once her dream as well, which she did achieve; but now, it was no longer her dream. Achieved goals can¡¯t be considered dreams.

    "Sister, what¡¯s so great about the medical school?"

    Lu Jiahao was completely perplexed, looking at Lu Qingyi and asking seriously.

    Lu Qingyi curved her lips and said, "He wants me to go."

    Remembering that man¡¯s tenderness, she felt as if she was soaked in honey.

    It doesn¡¯t matter where she goes or whether she continues studying. Since Xu Boyan wants it, she would do it.

    It was a pity that Xu Boyan didn¡¯t know about Lu Qingyi¡¯s alter egos. Otherwise, he may not have wanted her to continue studying.

    "...How long can you both last?"

    Lu Jiahao held Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand, his voice a bit cold.

    Lu Qingyi genuinely liked Xu Boyan.

    He was an adult now, not those naive, ignorant big boys anymore. He understood things which he is supposed to at his age.

    He doesn¡¯t believe in those naive promises, where ¡¯forever¡¯ may not necessarily mean ¡¯forever¡¯.

    Lu Qingyi was only nineteen, with a long life ahead of her. He wasn¡¯t sure if Lu Qingyi and Xu Boyan could really be together for a long time.

    The Book of Songs also says:

    "The gentleman¡¯s infatuation can be broken off, but a lady¡¯s infatuation cannot."

    Lu Jiahao did not want his sister to be too infatuated. He was afraid that she would get hurt.

    When a man loves a woman, he can still find ways to let go. But when a woman falls for a man, letting go becomes extremely difficult.

    "Do you believe in growing old together?"

    Lu Qingyi gazed into the distance, with expectation and laughter in her eyes.

    The truth is, she also had many doubts in her heart. She wasn¡¯t sure if she and Xu Boyan could really continue together.

    But she knew that her heart was now full of Xu Boyan, a man who seemed indifferent but was gentle towards her.

    Is there someone who makes your lips curve slightly upward and your face uncontrollably full of smiles when you think of them?

    "Sister, I hope you can be happy. I hope you and he will never part."

    Lu Jiahao could tell that Xu Boyan really liked Lu Qingyi now. Everything can be faked, but not the eyes.

    Lu Qingyi had an unfortunate past. He hoped that she could lead a happy life in the future.

    "Do you have enough money to spend?"

    Lu Qingyi smiled, gently ruffling Lu Jiahao¡¯s hair.

    "...Sis, this question should be asked by me."

    For a moment, Lu Jiahao felt especially guilty. He was receiving money from parents, while Lu Qingyi refused to accept their money.

    This question should be asked by him to Lu Qingyi. He felt like a failure as a brother, as he had never asked Lu Qingyi this question before.

    "I¡¯m not short of money."

    Lu Qingyi looked at Lu Jiahao and said.

    "Go back to class." Lu Qingyi gave Lu Jiahao¡¯s shoulder a gentle pat and spoke lightly.

    Her younger brother was truly good to her, but there were many things she didn¡¯t feel comfortable telling him.

    "Sister, don¡¯t fall in love too deeply, men are creatures of change."

    Lu Jiahao stood up, looking down at Lu Qingyi as he spoke. S~ea??h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    He was also a man. He understood men.

    Xu Boyan really liked Lu Qingyi now, his eyes filled with affection when he looked at her. But what if he suddenly changed his mind?

    No matter how you look at it, Xu Boyan was a young man in society, while Lu Qingyi was just a high schooler, a student.

    There were constant news of female university students being toyed with emotionally by young men in society. Who could know whether Xu Boyan would do the same?

    "Just look after yourself well, you don¡¯t need to worry about me. There¡¯s one week left. You must work hard to meet Hardrick¡¯s academic requirements."

    Lu Qingyi stood up, patting the dust off her trousers as she spoke softly.

    Although she knew that Lu Jiahao¡¯s admission into Hardrick was a sure thing, she still wanted to see him get in on his own merit.

    Using connections and relying on one¡¯s own abilities are two different things.

    "Sister, I will."

    Lu Jiahao made a motivating gesture.

    Hardrick was his dream, and now that he had passed the school examination, how could he not make an effort in his academic score?

    "Do you think Lu Jiayue can get into Hardrick?"

    For a few seconds, Lu Jiahao remained silent, feeling somewhat apprehensive about looking into Lu Qingyi¡¯s eyes.

    Lu Jiayue disliked Lu Qingyi, and Lu Qingyi wasn¡¯t interested in Lu Jiayue either. He noticed this clearly.

    Bringing up Lu Jiayue in front of Lu Qingyi was something he found hard to do.

    Without any hesitation, Lu Qingyi said, "No."

    Lu Jiayue didn¡¯t deserve to be in Hardrick, she couldn¡¯t get in even if her grades were good enough.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s answer was very definitive, her eyes filled with seriousness.

    Lu Jiahao asked, "Why?"

    Lu Jiayue¡¯s grades were quite good. Aiming for Hardrick might not be a big issue. Lu Jiahao couldn¡¯t understand why Lu Qingyi seemed so sure.

    "You¡¯re young, you can¡¯t cheat on the college entrance examination, but society can suppress you."

    Lu Qingyi said ambiguously.

    Lu Jiahao was still a student, not yet part of society; he was naive and didn¡¯t understand certain things.

    You can¡¯t fake your college entrance examination grades, but if you rub some people the wrong way, even with good grades, you could still end up losing your dream university.

    Society is ruthless, money and status are king, talent and grades must stand aside.

    She merely crushed Lu Jiayue¡¯s dream, without physically hurting her, it¡¯s a courtesy given to the blood tie they still shared.

 Chapter 115_1

    Chapter 115: 115_1Lu Jiahao was a bit confused, for despite being only a year younger than Lu Qingyi, he often felt the gap between them was enormous.

    Lu Qingyi seemed to know a lot, while he often felt ignorant.

    "Sis, what was your life like before?"

    Lu Jiahao asked, he had never asked Lu Qingyi this question before.

    He was too afraid to ask and even scared to know the answer.

    He had always lived a pampered life, his parents had kept him close and sheltered him. He was unaware of many things.

    How about Lu Qingyi? From the moment she was born, she had been left by her parents to live in the countryside. As their grandmother aged, Lu Qingyi¡¯s life must¡¯ve been a tough one.

    "Pretty good."

    Lu Qingyi smiled faintly.

    Though her childhood in the countryside with her grandmother was somewhat deprived, it was quite pleasant.

    The days spent with her grandmother were the happiest. Her grandmother would frequently surprise her, gifting her the things she wanted, and teaching her many valuable things.

    "Sis..."

    "Be good, you should go back to class."

    Lu Jiahao wanted to say something more, but Lu Qingyi interrupted him. She softly tousled his hair, her voice gentle,

    "...Alright."

    Lu Jiahao still had many things to say to Lu Qingyi, many questions to ask. But once Lu Qingyi had spoken, he could only return to the classroom reluctantly.

    In the future, he would treat Lu Qingyi really well, he promised himself. He would protect his sis.

    "Jiahao, is Lu Qingyi your only sister?"

    Lu Jiayue stood at the doorway to Lu Jiahao¡¯s classroom holding a bottle of mineral water. She looked up, tears welling in her eyes.

    Today, Lu Jiahao had a school test. She had bought the water specially to encourage him, never expecting to find him laughing and chatting with Lu Qingyi.

    She and Lu Jiahao were the ones who were actually twins. Why does Lu Jiahao¡¯s relationship with Lu Qingyi seem better than their own?

    Hurt, she turned to leave.

    "You¡¯re my sister too."

    Lu Jiahao said, his eyes pure.

    He had never denied that Lu Jiayue was his sister. He simply believed that Lu Qingyi needed more of his care.

    Lu Jiayue had Lu Yao and Yao Meishu, but Lu Qingyi had no one.

    "Why didn¡¯t you ask me to accompany you to the school test?"

    Lu Jiayue felt very hurt, especially when she heard others saying that Lu Jiahao especially went to find Lu Qingyi to accompany him to the school test.

    Even though both were his sisters, it was clear she and Lu Jiahao were closer. They grew up together, only seeing Lu Qingyi a handful of times a year.

    "You two can¡¯t get along."

    Lu Jiahao sighed lightly.

    If it were possible, Lu Jiahao would want both of his sisters to be with him.

    "I¡¯m asking, why did you look for her and not me?"

    Lu Jiayue said somewhat angrily looking at Jiahao.

    "Sis..."

    "So, you know that I¡¯m your sister too, huh."

    Lu Jiayue sniffled, laughing bitterly.

    Lu Qingyi had taken her brother from her too, she had done well for herself.

    "Can¡¯t you just get along with our older sister?"

    Lu Jiahao asked.

    Why such haste for mutual destruction when they share the same roots? Why such hatred between siblings from the same mother? Can¡¯t they live harmoniously?

    "Lu Jiahao, in this lifetime, I will never get along with Lu Qingyi."

    Lu Jiayue threw the bottle of mineral water on the ground and sneered coldly.

    This was the first time she had been so upfront with Lu Jiahao.

    ¡ª¡ª

    Lu Qingyi skipped school all afternoon. She remained sprawled on the couch in the school shop, casually flipping through a book.

    Attending class? Not interested.

    Even the principal turned a blind eye to her truancy now.

    Professor Hardrick¡¯s reputation was really something.

    "Your classmates are all very nervous."

    Xu Boyan handed a hot cup of milk to Lu Qingyi, then sat down next to her.

    The high school was shrouded in an atmosphere of high tension as college entrance exams approached. Every student was cramming as much as they could, fearing to waste a single second.

    But Lu Qingyi was different, not studying or attending classes, she spent her days reading novels and sleeping, completely at leisure.

    "Oh, is that so?"

    Lu Qingyi lifted her eyes and looked out the window, totally uninterested.

    Underneath the shades of the trees, there were a number of students studying. Some students were even rushing to the washroom, reading as they went.

    Everyone was fighting against time.

    Lu Qingyi lazily reverted her attention back to her novel, commenting, "They¡¯re pretty determined."

    She hadn¡¯t been that driven in her time. Relaxation was also necessary. The year she took the college entrance examination, she hadn¡¯t even attended high school, yet she didn¡¯t feel any pressure at all.

    "Shouldn¡¯t you also give it your all?"

    Xu Boyan joked, ruffling her hair lightly.

    "No, that¡¯s too tiring."

    All she wanted now was a comfortable life because her past life had been way too strenuous.

    "Such a lazy one."

    Xu Boyan chuckled. She was indeed very lazy. She slept a lot and rarely took any action. If she could avoid walking, she wouldn¡¯t walk.

    "Do you know what the score for the medical college entry is?"

    Xu Boyan suddenly thought of this and asked. Lu Qingyi probably didn¡¯t know the exact score.

    "Yeah, it¡¯s 650." Lu Qingyi answered tersely, then added, "I think 650 points is enough."

    The score should already guarantee her admission to the medical college.

    "So you are planning to score 650?"

    Xu Boyan believed in her. Such a clever girl, he was sure that Lu Qingyi could master the art of scoring as she intended.

    This feeling had no basis, just an inexplicable trust.

    "Yes, just enough to cross the line into the medical college."

    Lu Qingyi did not hide her intentions, she simply nodded, agreeing.

    Keep it low key.

    "You should score an extra point or two."

    Xu Boyan advised, ruffling Lu Qingyi¡¯s hair.

    He knew the medical college. A person who just met the score might not necessarily get admitted, so scoring an extra point or two would be safer.

    Lu Qingyi nodded, "That¡¯s doable."

    Anyway, she didn¡¯t think it was challenging.

    Just like a poor student saying, a score of 145 is something I could only dream of.

    The poor student would say, isn¡¯t it just about missing out on a multiple choice question?

    For Lu Qingyi, the score was just a number, a number she believed she could manipulate.

    "Have you studied these before?"

    Xu Boyan couldn¡¯t believe that Lu Qingyi had never attended these classes. No matter how clever a person, one needs to learn first in order to excel.

    "I haven¡¯t been to high school, but I understand high school knowledge."

    Lu Qingyi did not deny Xu Boyan¡¯s words, and in a way, it was correct.

    Xu Boyan raised an eyebrow, "So?"

    He wanted to know what her life was like before. S§×ar?h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

 Chapter 116 Itâ€™s my business that I like her _1

    Chapter 116: 116 It¡¯s my business that I like her _1"Many of you probably think I¡¯m leading an unhappy life, but the times I¡¯ve spent with my grandmother were genuinely happy."

    Lu Qingyi put down the novel and stared into the distance, her eyes filled with tenderness.

    Indeed, many people look down upon the countryside, thinking that growing up in the countryside means being a failure and having an unhappy childhood.

    But, is that really the case?

    She was never unhappy when she was with her grandmother. What made her unhappy in the past was that her parents didn¡¯t like her, and she wanted their approval.

    The countryside isn¡¯t as bad as others make it out to be. The air is clean, and the people are honest and simple. It¡¯s just backward compared to the city.

    "You have dark circles under your eyes. Have a nap after you finish your milk."

    Xu Boyan softly played with the girl¡¯s hair and spoke in a gentle voice.

    The softest place in Lu Qingyi¡¯s heart was reserved for her grandmother.

    Did the child suffer from insomnia last night? Her dark circles were serious.

    "Ok."

    Lu Qingyi finished the rest of the milk in the glass and curled up on the soft sofa.

    "Why don¡¯t you go sleep in bed?"

    Xu Boyan spoke in a gentle voice.

    Even though the sofa was soft, it was not as comfortable as sleeping in a bed.

    "I like it here."

    Lu Qingyi shook her head.

    Sometimes she would rather sleep on a narrow sofa than lie flat on a broad bed.

    The small sofa gave her a sense of security.

    "Silly girl."

    Xu Boyan shook his head helplessly, fetched a blanket, and covered Lu Qingyi with it.

    ¡ª¡ª

    What does it feel like to fall in love with someone?

    If this had been earlier, Xiao Yi would never have known, but now he does.

    To fall in love with someone is to lose control of one¡¯s thoughts and constantly have that person on the mind: during meals, while walking, every single moment. S§×arch* The N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    On the draft paper under his left hand, he had written "Lu Qingyi" no less than ten times. He couldn¡¯t control his hand, as if someone was pushing him to do it.

    Xiao Yi was slightly stunned when he snapped back to reality.

    It¡¯s just that he suddenly wanted to see someone - and when he thought of her, he was smiling.

    "Wow, do you like my sister?"

    Lu Jiayue pretended to walk by casually, noticing Xiao Yi¡¯s draft paper filled with the name "Lu Qingyi" several times. She appeared a bit jealous.

    She covered her mouth exaggeratedly, giving a look of disbelief.

    "No way, no way!"

    "Did I hear that right?"

    "Xiao Yi likes Lu Qingyi?"

    "Gosh, I don¡¯t know what to say."

    "I always felt that Xiao Yi was a bit different lately."

    "My God, this is big news, and it¡¯s a bit hard to digest."

    "..."

    The classmates in the classroom all widened their eyes and perked up their ears.

    Xiao Yi, the scholarly prodigy, was someone they paid attention to.

    Xiao Yi never skipped classes before, but recently, he had missed two. He used to concentrate heavily on solving problems, but lately, he often daydreamed.

    "Shut up."

    Hearing the classroom gossip, Xiao Yi felt a bit irritated. He coldly reprimanded Lu Jiayue.

    It felt as though a secret he had been hiding all along had been brutally exposed.

    He liked Lu Qingyi. He had confessed, but he never planned to let anyone else know about it.

    "Why are you so fierce? I... I was just a bit shocked."

    Lu Jiayue put on a wronged expression and looked at Xiao Yi cautiously, feeling both scared and regretful.

    Classmate A: "Don¡¯t be mean to Jiayue. What¡¯s wrong with admitting that you like Lu Qingyi? It¡¯s not like you¡¯re losing a piece of meat."

    Classmate B: "What¡¯s the point in a man being mean to a woman."

    Classmate C: "It¡¯s not something shameful."

    Classmate D: "....."

    Lu Jiayue was obviously more popular in the class than Xiao Yi. Many people were on her side.

    On regular days, Xiao Yi was a loner. He was aloof, not sociable, and not very talkative.

    In contrast, Lu Jiayue was warm-hearted. She was kind and liked to help others, which made her very popular.

    "... I¡¯m sorry, I shouldn¡¯t have brought it up. My sister already has a boyfriend, you should stop liking her."

    A hint of amusement flashed in Lu Jiayue¡¯s eyes as she lowered her head and spoke in an especially wronged tone.

    She appeared to be a considerate younger sister who was very concerned about her older sister.

    "Who I like is none of your business."

    Xiao Yi did not appreciate people telling him what to do.

    He was indifferent to everyone in the class. He thought they were all arrogant because they had good academic performance.

    Although Lu Jiayue never acted superior and was always eager to help her classmates, he was indifferent to her as well.

    "But... Lu Qingyi is my sister."

    Lu Jiayue raised her head, took a deep breath, and stared at the draft before Xiao Yi.

    Why did so many people like Lu Qingyi?

    Lu Jiayue clenched her fists tightly, feeling insanely jealous.

    Xu Boyan, who was as cold as ice, was only gentle to Lu Qingyi; the haughty Principal Hardrick only asked Lu Qingyi to show him around the campus; Principal Guo¡¯s favor, the support of their classmates, and Xiao Yi¡¯s affection...

    What on earth does Lu Qingyi have to deserve all this?

    Xiao Yi retorted, "Are you two close?"

    He never paid attention to gossip, but he had unintentionally overheard that Lu Qingyi and Lu Jiayue didn¡¯t get along.

    "Maybe my sister doesn¡¯t quite like me... but it¡¯s okay, I believe one day our relationship will improve."

    Lu Jiayue eyes glistened with tears, and she forced a smile. Then, she took a deep breath and made an encouraging gesture.

    Apparently, everything was Lu Qingyi¡¯s fault, and she, Lu Jiayue, was just trying to maintain sisterly affection.

    "Who I like is my business. It has nothing to do with you or her."

    Xiao Yi¡¯s expression chilled as he stared at Lu Jiayue.

    Her words had an obvious intent to malign Lu Qingyi. Whether it was true or not, he did not want to hear such words.

    In his heart, Lu Qingyi was cold, aloof, and perfect.

    "But... Never mind, just pretend I didn¡¯t say anything."

    Lu Jiayue sighed helplessly, appearing extremely wronged.

    She glanced at Xiao Yi¡¯s draft book, turned around, and left, looking somewhat melancholic.

    Xiao Yi tore off the page of the draft filled with "Lu Qingyi", crumpled it into a ball, and tossed it into the trash can.

    Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t like him after all; she was someone he couldn¡¯t have.

    He should learn to let go. Time would teach him to do so.

    He should study hard in order to achieve satisfactory results in the college entrance examination, and successfully enroll in Hardwick University.

    Lu Qingyi was outstanding. If he didn¡¯t strive hard, even if he wanted to stand beside her and be her friend in the future, he felt he wouldn¡¯t be worthy.

 Chapter 117 I like being punctual_1

    Chapter 117: 117 I like being punctual_1On the day of the college entrance exam, the front door of the school was packed with vehicles, and parents were repeatedly reminding their children.

    Lu Qingyi leaned against a tree trunk, casually playing with the black marker in her hand as Xu Boyan stood beside her.

    Not far from her were Lu Jiahao and Lu Jiayue. Yao Meishu was carrying a big bag of things and wouldn¡¯t stop talking, while Lu Yao, with a kind face, patted Lu Jiahao on the shoulder.

    The scene of this family of four was particularly harmonious.

    Every student had their parents by their side. Lu Qingyi only had Xu Boyan, but having him was enough for her.

    "Little one, don¡¯t look."

    Xu Boyan covered Lu Qingyi¡¯s eyes with his hand, speaking softly.

    "It¡¯s okay, I don¡¯t feel anything."

    Lu Qingyi took Xu Boyan¡¯s hand off and shook her head gently.

    She didn¡¯t feel anything anymore. Seeing the happy family of four, her heart no longer ached or suffered.

    "Let me give you a hug. Do well on your exam."

    Xu Boyan smiled, leaning in to give Lu Qingyi a hug. His voice was unusually soft.

    Although he knew the girl would do well, he still wanted to remind her.

    "Yes, I¡¯ll make it into the medical school."

    Lu Qingyi tiptoed to land a kiss on Xu Boyan¡¯s cheek.

    As soon as the kiss landed, she took off running, shyly.

    Xiao Yi had his admission slip clenched in his hand, his fingertips turning slightly pale. He stared at the girl running away, feeling a chill in his heart.

    He had seen the interaction between Xu Boyan and Lu Qingyi, especially Lu Qingyi¡¯s kiss, which ended all his hopes.

    "She¡¯s mine."

    Xu Boyan turned around and saw Xiao Yi, whose face was not looking too good. He put his hands in his pockets and spoke coldly.

    "How can you make her happy?"

    Xiao Yi¡¯s knuckles were turning white. He looked up at Xu Boyan, who was probably ten centimeters taller than him.

    Lu Qingyi was such a great girl. Other than being good-looking, what did Xu Boyan have that made him worthy of her?

    How could he make Lu Qingyi happy?

    "She is happy with me."

    Xu Boyan spoke with a slight grin, a definite tone in his voice. His gaze lingered on Xiao Yi, revealing a hint of coldness.

    Anything Lu Qingyi wanted, even the stars in the sky, he could pluck them down for her.

    "I will score admission to Hardrick, I will excel. I want her to know that I am better than you."

    Xiao Yi didn¡¯t know where his sudden confidence came from, but he held up his admission slip, looking straight into Xu Boyan¡¯s eyes as he spoke.

    He always thought he was not worthy of Lu Qingyi, that he should have let go. But suddenly, his nerve was stimulated and he desperately wanted to compete with Xu Boyan. S§×ar?h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "You¡¯ll never excel over me."

    Xu Boyan grinned slightly, looking at Xiao Yi with a half-smile.

    No matter how hard Xiao Yi worked in this life, he would never be able to keep up with him. Sometimes, being born into a good life really was a matter of skill.

    "You¡¯re just a small shop owner."

    Xiao Yi pronounced each word with weight, emphasizing it.

    "So be it."

    Xu Boyan shrugged, appearing to be completely unconcerned.

    The announcement of the rules for the candidates began on the broadcast, and the students rushed into the examination room for the first exam - Chinese Language.

    "I will prove it with my results."

    Xiao Yi held his admission slip as he quickly walked towards his examination room.

    Xu Boyan smirked coldly. He was only one point short of a perfect score in his college entrance exam, he had been deducted a point on his essay.

    "Here, have a Jia Duo Bao."

    Just as Xu Boyan was about to return to the store, a slender hand reached in front of him, along with a bottle of red bottled drink.

    "Not going into the examination room?"

    Xu Boyan smiled as he accepted the drink. He pointed towards the direction of the examination room and asked the girl in front of him.

    "I like to cut it close."

    Lu Qingyi took a sip of the drink and casually replied.

    You can¡¯t enter the examination room fifteen minutes after the exam has started, so she would enter fourteen minutes in.

    You are allowed to turn in your papers half an hour early for the college entrance exam, and she was confident she wouldn¡¯t need the extra time.

    "Such a willful child."

    As he said this, Xu Boyan¡¯s eyes were filled with indulgence.

    "Not planning to write the essay."

    Lu Qingyi sat down on a long bench nearby, casually crossing her legs.

    "Too many words, my hand is tired, don¡¯t want to write."

    Before Xu Boyan could ask, Lu Qingyi replied on her own.

    Mainly because her goal was around 650 points, writing an essay would simply be a waste of her time. And then she would have to skip a subject later, which would not be good.

    Xu Boyan: "..."

    Probably only Lu Qingyi could take the college entrance exam so lightly. The child was really quite special.

    All the students at the school had entered the examination rooms, yet Lu Qingyi was the only one casually sitting and crossing her legs without any rush or panic.

    The campus was extremely quiet while the parents anxiously waited, mumbling prayers.

    The parents all hope their children can get good results on the college entrance exam.

    "Little one, where¡¯s your admission ticket?"

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand only held a bottle of Jia Duo Bao, and nothing else.

    "In my pocket."

    Lu Qingyi pulled out a crumpled, rolled-up admission slip from her pocket, looking indifferent.

    Xu Boyan: "..."

    Treating the college entrance exam as a joke, even the admission slip could be treated as scrap paper.

    "I¡¯m in examination room number fifteen."

    Lu Qingyi unfolded the admission slip, looking at the examination room number as she spoke, pursing her lips in resignation.

    When she received the admission slip, she put it directly into her pocket and didn¡¯t even look at the examination room number.

    Xu Boyan: "..."

    Knowing the location of the examination room only now. This child was... special.

    Not a good child.

    Xu Boyan asked again: "Where is your pen?"

    "Forgot to bring it."

    Lu Qingyi touched her pocket, frowning as she spoke.

    She clearly remembered bringing it, why was it gone?

    Wait, she seemed to have been playing with a pen earlier. It shouldn¡¯t be gone.

    "It¡¯s here."

    Xu Boyan pulled out a black marker from his shirt pocket, sighing in resignation.

    This child really was forgetful.

    When Lu Qingyi took his hand away from her eyes, she put the black marker into his shirt pocket.

    He thought she would remember, but it turned out the child had already forgotten.

    Yao Meishu and Lu Yao were talking, and without meaning to, they turned around to see Lu Qingyi and Xu Boyan sitting side by side on the long bench.

    Today was the day of the college entrance exam, shouldn¡¯t Lu Qingyi be in the examination room?

    Yao Meishu furrowed her brows.

    "Why isn¡¯t Qingyi taking her exam?"

    Lu Yao had clearly seen it too. He asked Yao Meishu, looking down.

    "Your daughter is busy being in love."

    Yao Meishu pointed towards Lu Qingyi¡¯s direction. She seemed a little angry, saying it through gritted teeth.

 Chapter 118 Iâ€™m waiting for you here_1

    Chapter 118: 118 I¡¯m waiting for you here_1"Let¡¯s go and see what¡¯s going on over there."

    Lu Yao frowned, seizing Yao Meishu¡¯s hand, and began to stride over to Lu Qingyi.

    "What for? If she wants to take the test or not, it¡¯s up to her."

    Yao Meishu slightly resisted him, the irritation evident in her tone.

    Thinking of the slap she had received from Lu Qingyi, and how contemptuously the girl had treated her in the supermarket, anger welled up inside her.

    "Meishu, our child has grown up."

    Lu Yao patted Yao Meishu¡¯s shoulder, his tone a mix of sentimentality and solemnity.

    Their daughter was born and immediately given to his mother-in-law. Now, Lu Qingyi was grown up and had returned home to the Lu Family, so they needed to fulfill their parental duties.

    "Lu Qingyi, it¡¯s time for the exam."

    Yao Meishu pointed to the examination area as she approached Lu Qingyi.

    The hand laid on Lu Qingyi¡¯s shoulder by Xu Boyan struck her as a blatant offense. And the insolence of Lu Qingyi, openly dating at her age, choosing a boyfriend who was years older...

    Yao Meishu had to admit, it was hard to find another man with Xu Boyan¡¯s looks. However, he was nothing more than a nobody, without status or identity.

    "Lu Jiayue already went in."

    Lu Qingyi lazily lifted her eyelids, her indifferent gaze landing on Yao Meishu.

    So what if it was time for the exam?

    "This is the college entrance exam, why are you acting so capricious?"

    Lu Yao looked at Lu Qingyi, his voice laced with anger. He didn¡¯t dare to acknowledge Xu Boyan.

    "What has it got to do with you?"

    Lu Qingyi raised an eyebrow as she toyed with a black marker, her voice icy cold.

    Them? Pretending to show concern for her now?

    She didn¡¯t need it.

    "My dear, you have three minutes left."

    Xu Boyan looked at his watch, his voice was warm and soft.

    His gaze rested on the top of Lu Qingyi¡¯s head, completely ignoring Lu Yao and Yao Meishu.

    "I¡¯ll go find my exam room."

    Lu Qingyi nodded, slowly getting up.

    "I¡¯ll wait for you here. Good luck with your exam."

    Xu Boyan grabbed Lu Qingyi¡¯s wrist, making a good-luck sign. A smile spread across his face.

    Even though Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t need him to cheer her on, he chose to do so. Rituals mattered.

    "I want iced milk tea."

    Lu Qingyi gave Xu Boyan a smile.

    "Sure, good luck."

    Xu Boyan grinned.

    Lu Qingyi waved at Xu Boyan, then leisurely walked towards her exam room.

    "You¡¯re just distracting her."

    Lu Yao had been holding his tongue for some time now. He glared at Xu Boyan as he spoke.

    He had always thought that Lu Qingyi was as aloof as Yao Meishu had been at her age. However, the girl also had a softer side, which she showed to this unknown man, her so-called boyfriend.

    "I give your words back to you."

    Xu Boyan slowly stood up. His hand in his pocket, his eyes taking on a hard, cold look.

    If Lu Yao hadn¡¯t cared about Lu Qingyi before, why was he trying to interfere now?

    "Name your price."

    Lu Yao brought out several bank cards from his pocket and displayed them ostentatiously in front of Xu Boyan.

    Everyone knew that Lu Qingyi was his daughter. Perhaps Xu Boyan was after his money.

    "My daughter is destined to marry into a wealthy family."

    Yao Meishu chimed in from the side.

    Lu Qingyi was so beautiful, there was no way she would marry such a negligible man. Lu Qingyi was sure to marry a rich man.

    If her daughter¡¯s boyfriend was a man like Xu Boyan, it would be Yao Meishu who would lose face.

    "Is she a trading commodity?"

    Xu Boyan raised an eyebrow, his face hardening as he looked at the couple.

    Money? He never lacked anything of the sort.

    Marry into an affluent family? Did Yao Meishu regard Lu Qingyi as a tool for alliance through marriage?

    "You¡¯re just a petty merchant! Look at yourself! You think you¡¯re worthy of my daughter?"

    Yao Meishu pointed at Xu Boyan¡¯s nose, her tone confrontational.

    As soon as Yao Meishu¡¯s words were out, she froze, as did Lu Yao. He looked at Yao Meishu in disbelief, finding it hard to believe such words could have come from her mouth.

    Did age bring about materialism? Yao Meishu had always been indifferent to material wealth.

    "I got ahead of myself... "

    Yao Meishu covered her mouth, forcing a few laughs towards Lu Yao. Inside, she was in panic.

    She had been too hasty and lost control over the tenor of her words.

    "Having a mother like you, I feel sorry for the child. And as a father, it¡¯s a failure to not be able to express the love in your heart."

    Xu Boyan casually removed his hand from his pocket. His mockery was evident as he looked at Lu Yao and Yao Meishu.

    His deep, probing eyes seemed to pierce through all facades. His voice was cold. S§×ar?h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Lu Yao had tried to reach out to Lu Qingyi many times, but was restrained by Yao Meishu.

    His love for Yao Meishu was so overwhelming that, given a choice between his daughter and his wife, he would unhesitatingly choose his wife.

    Lu Yao was surprised. He hadn¡¯t expected Xu Boyan to see through him.

    "You¡¯re talking nonsense!"

    Yao Meishu felt suffocated as she retorted.

    "The child would be thirsty after the test."

    Having said this, Xu Boyan turned and left, leaving Lu Yao and Yao Meishu standing there, dumbfounded.

    ¡ª¡ª

    As soon as Lu Qingyi stepped into the examination room, the announcement came that the room was now closed to entrants.

    There were thirty students in the room. Lu Qingyi¡¯s seat was number six, at the last desk in the first row. When she entered, twenty-nine pairs of eyes turned her way.

    No one had ever left it so late to arrive. Lu Qingyi was certainly the first.

    The room was not exclusively made up of students from their school, it also included students from other schools. Whilst those from her school knew Lu Qingyi and showed no surprise, those from other schools secretly scoffed at her.

    "Try to arrive sooner next time."

    The examiner handed Lu Qingyi her papers and answer sheet, whispering a gentle warning.

    How could she have such a cavalier attitude towards time? The language test was tightly scheduled. If she ran out of time for the written portion, wouldn¡¯t she be devastated?

    Lu Qingyi nodded. "Will try."

    But she thought differently. Apart from the English subject, she planned to walk into the exam room at the last minute for all the other subjects.

    The examiner went to the back, opened the rear door, and pulled up a chair. He sat down behind Lu Qingyi, near the back door.

    Having received her exam materials, Lu Qingyi quickly glanced through them and sighed in disappointment.

    The exam was ridiculously easy and didn¡¯t present any challenge. She found it quite boring.

    Misinterpreting her sigh as a sign of struggle, the examiner shook his head in sympathy.

 Chapter 119 I didnâ€™t write an essay_1

    Chapter 119: 119 I didn¡¯t write an essay_1Lu Qingyi wrote quickly and put her pen down in less than half an hour. She glanced at the wall clock and decisively laid her head down to sleep.

    There was still more than an hour before the exam papers could be collected.

    The invigilating teacher watched as Lu Qingyi laid her head on the desk. He shook his head in helplessness; this girl really wasn¡¯t doing well.

    She didn¡¯t even take the college entrance examination seriously. It seemed like she was only participating for the sake of it. Why didn¡¯t she just apply for early admission?

    The students from Central High School secretly glanced in Lu Qingyi¡¯s direction, sighing internally.

    Why was there such a big difference between Lu Qingyi and themselves? She had already finished writing, while they were still racking their brains over the questions.

    As time passed by the minute and second, the minute hand on the clock pointed to six. Like clockwork, Lu Qingyi suddenly sat up, raising her hand to submit her paper.

    The examination room was very quiet, everyone was still writing their papers. No one else wanted to turn in their exam early, except Lu Qingyi.

    The invigilating teacher collected Lu Qingyi¡¯s exam paper. When he saw the blank essay section, he shook his head in dismay.

    Even if one couldn¡¯t write the essay, filling in with any words would earn some basic points. Sighing, the teacher collected the paper.

    Lu Qingyi was the first one to leave the exam room.

    "Was the exam difficult?"

    "How did your exam go, little girl?"

    "Was it hard?"

    "You finished all of it? Why did you leave so early?"

    "..."

    A group of parents had circled around asking Lu Qingyi questions.

    "Qingyi, how do you feel?"

    Yang Liu advanced quickly; Lu Qingyi was her treasured student.

    "I didn¡¯t write the essay."

    Lu Qingyi was quite honest as she lazily responded.

    She was still a bit sleepy from her nap.

    Yang Liu: "...Why didn¡¯t you write it?"

    This was the college entrance examination! Essays accounted for sixty points, and Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t write it. This had surely cost her the title of the top scholar right?

    "I was lazy." Lu Qingyi stretched languorously.

    Yang Liu: "..."

    Principal Guo stood aside, staying silent as he sighed to himself.

    "Kid, here¡¯s your milk tea, iced, with boba, fifty percent sugar."

    Xu Boyan held a cup of milk tea in his hand and walked over to Lu Qingyi. He naturally handed the drink to the girl, completely ignoring the presence of the teacher and the principal.

    Yang Liu and Principal Guo naturally recognized who the man was - Xu Boyan, the owner of Little Store and Lu Qingyi¡¯s boyfriend.

    Really? Was it okay to be so blatant in front of the teachers?

    Alright, anyway, he couldn¡¯t control Lu Qingyi. Principal Guo quietly sighed.

    "How was the test?"

    Xu Boyan seemed oblivious to everyone as he gently ruffled the girl¡¯s hair. His voice was extraordinarily gentle.

    "Just passed."

    Lu Qingyi took a sip of the milk tea and answered slowly.

    The 150-point test had a passing mark of 90. Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t write the essay which meant she was sure that all her other answers were correct.

    Yang Liu: "..."

    How could this child be so confident?

    Principal Guo silently turned his face, refraining from looking at Lu Qingyi. Lu Qingyi indeed had the right to be confident.

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    Jiang Yumeng and Xun Hanyu were in the same exam room. As soon as they came out of the exam room, they immediately started looking for Lu Qingyi.

    "How was the test?"

    Lu Qingyi leaned lazily against Xu Boyan.

    Jiang Yumeng: "..."

    Xun Hanyu: "..."

    Did they come to find Lu Qingyi just to watch her being in a relationship?

    The class teacher and the principal were standing by, yet Lu Qingyi seemed completely fearless.

    "I found it quite straightforward, especially the essay."

    Jiang Yumeng spoke. This year¡¯s college entrance exam essay was a letter to the next freshman class of college. It was quite easy to write. As long as one wrote something positive, it would be easy to score high in the essay section.

    "Yeah, Sister Qing, you should have no problem getting full marks."

    Xun Hanyu chimed in. Recalling that Lu Qingyi scored full marks in the previous two Chinese papers, he felt this time would be no exception.

    This year¡¯s college entrance examination top scorer would undoubtedly be Lu Qingyi.

    "I didn¡¯t write the essay."

    Lu Qingyi took a sip of the milk tea; she spoke nonchalantly.

    Xun Hanyu: "..."

    Jiang Yumeng: "..."

    There should be nothing wrong with their hearing, but what did they just hear?

    Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t write the essay?

    "Sister Qing, this joke isn¡¯t funny at all."

    Jiang Yumeng chuckled awkwardly, fanning herself as she spoke.

    "I wasn¡¯t trying to deceive anyone." Lu Qingyi¡¯s voice was indifferent.

    Jiang Yumeng and Xun Hanyu: "..."

    What kind of sorcery was this?

    "I¡¯m a little sleepy, I¡¯m going to take a nap."

    Lu Qingyi yawned widely. She tugged at Xu Boyan¡¯s sleeve. Her words were meant for Jiang Yumeng and Xun Hanyu.

    The desk was a bit hard, and she hadn¡¯t slept very comfortably. She was indeed a bit sleepy now.

    "Let¡¯s go."

    Xu Boyan ruffled Lu Qingyi¡¯s hair and then put his arm around her shoulders as they walked away.

    Jiang Yumeng: "..."

    Xun Hanyu: "..."

    Yang Liu: "..."

    Principal Guo: "..."

    The couple had no qualms about publicly displaying their affection.

    "Mr. Guo, they actually make a good match, hehe."

    Yang Liu watched as Xu Boyan and Lu Qingyi retreated into the distance. She chuckled awkwardly at Principal Guo.

    She didn¡¯t usually interfere in her students¡¯ relationships. But she wondered what Principal Guo thought.

    Principal Guo nodded. "Indeed."

    Undeniably, the couple did exhibit a sense of harmony.

    "Let me tell you, there was a girl from our exam room who arrived precisely ten minutes late. Then, she wrote for less than half an hour, fell asleep and was the first to hand in the paper."

    Several students sat on the bench discussing the exam questions. Suddenly, the conversation turned to a person.

    "Really? Are you kidding us?"

    "That was a Chinese exam. You wouldn¡¯t even be done with homework in half an hour."

    "Is there really such a crazy person? She¡¯s completely disregarding the importance of the college entrance exam."

    "I¡¯m not kidding. She¡¯s really pretty, with short hair. She looks very cool."

    "Which school is she from?"

    "I don¡¯t know, she wasn¡¯t wearing a school uniform. She probably isn¡¯t from our school. I would remember her for a long time if I saw her."

    "I¡¯m curious now."

    "So am I. Mainly because I heard she¡¯s handsome, hahaha."

    "If women are handsome enough, what¡¯s the need for men then? Haha, I also want to meet this young lady."

    "..."

    Xun Hanyu and Jiang Yumeng listened to the discussions of their classmates. Lu Qingyi¡¯s face immediately appeared in their minds.

    Listening to their discussions, Jiang Yumeng was sure they were talking about Lu Qingyi. Other than Lu Qingyi, she could hardly think of anyone else who would be so audacious.

    "Xun Hanyu, I swear they¡¯re talking about Sister Qing."

    Jiang Yumeng patted Xun Hanyu, who was sitting next to her, and spoke.

    "I think so too."

    Xun Hanyu nodded.

    Other than Jiang Yumeng, who else could be so confident?

    Lu Qingyi had also said she didn¡¯t write the essay, which meant that the time was just enough for Lu Qingyi to write the other parts of the paper.

 Chapter 120 Lu Qingyi: He is the best_1

    Chapter 120: 120 Lu Qingyi: He is the best_1Lu Qingyi always entered the examination room fifteen minutes after the start of every test, except for English, which she entered early. She consistently finished her exams first.

    After the college entrance examination, Lu Qingyi¡¯s deeds became the talk of the school.

    Everyone knows that this is the most crucial exam in one¡¯s life, and many saw Lu Qingyi¡¯s performance as just going through the motions.

    However, her classmates in Class 20 didn¡¯t see her actions as a big deal, as this is typical Lu Qingyi behavior. Although, they did admit her time taken for the Chinese exam seemed surprisingly short.

    "Qingyi, you¡¯re unsurprisingly the most unflappable among us."

    On the day the college entrance examinations ended, the students of the first senior class all gathered at school for a class reunion.

    With a few sheets of exam papers, their shared history of three years came to an end.

    "Not bad."

    Lu Qingyi sat in her place, casually fiddling with her phone, legs crossed, her expression indifferent and barely fluctuating.

    The majority of her classmates were emotional. They all knew that once they stepped out of school, they would all go their separate ways, and it would be difficult to see each other again.

    They had thought graduation was a distant event, but now realized how quickly it was upon them. They only now understood:

    Three years passed in the blink of an eye, all laughter, and joy quietly slipped away from them. The companionship, the gatherings, were mere moments in time gone too soon, and it was now time to part ways.

    "Qingyi."

    Jiang Yumeng placed a yearbook in front of Lu Qingyi, her eyes glistening with tears.

    Graduation was near, and she was having a hard time letting go.

    Lu Qingyi casually picked up the yearbook and swiftly signed her name.

    She had never written in a yearbook before.

    Her message was straightforward: Medical school, waiting for you!

    With punctuation, it was just six characters.

    A few close classmates grouped together, weeping and expressing their reluctance to part.

    No one was particularly happy about graduation, most were forcing smiles.

    No one ever looked forward to goodbyes. No one ever imagined it would come so fast. The joyful laughter of past seemed like just yesterday. Yet here they were, at the brink of saying goodbye.

    The atmosphere in the classroom was somewhat oppressive. Lu Qingyi picked up her phone and left.

    "Lu Qingyi."

    Xiao Yi met her head-on, hands behind his back, and quietly called out to her.

    He has always been a loner and wasn¡¯t particularly close to anyone in class. So, he didn¡¯t feel much sadness about parting ways after graduation.

    "What¡¯s up?"

    Lu Qingyi leaned against a pillar, looking at Xiao Yi with a lazy expression.

    His name seemed to be Xiao Yi.

    "How did you do on the exam?"

    Even though there were so many things he wanted to say, he ended up asking this question.

    He stared intensely at the girl. She was beautiful, with delicate features and a slight hint of impudence.

    Lu Qingyi: "Not bad."

    To her, this kind of junior-level exam was exceptionally simple.

    "I heard you completed the Chinese paper in just half an hour."

    Xiao Yi questioned further.

    Even if Lu Qingyi¡¯s academic performance was excellent, even if she could answer the questions immediately, he knew it would have been impossible to finish the Chinese paper within half an hour.

    The essay alone was supposed to be eight hundred characters. Lu Qingyi could not possibly have completed both the essay and the rest of the paper that quickly.

    Could it be that she didn¡¯t write the essay?

    "None of your business."

    To Lu Qingyi, Xiao Yi was insignificant. She didn¡¯t feel the need to explain herself to him.

    "You can¡¯t be so willful in the college entrance examination."

    Xiao Yi did not take offense to Lu Qingyi¡¯s tone.

    After all, she was the precious daughter of the Lu Family, and her occasional unruly behavior was not surprising.

    "Get out."

    Lu Qingyi, somewhat annoyed, rubbed her temples and stepped around Xiao Yi.

    "Xu Boyan is not good enough for you."

    Xiao Yi watched Lu Qingyi walking away and suddenly blurted out this sentence.

    He wasn¡¯t a match due to status and background.

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    Lu Qingyi was the eldest daughter of the Lu Family. What was Xu Boyan, a mere trader, compared to her?

    "Do you think you are?"

    Lu Qingyi stopped in her tracks, turned back, and scoffed at Xiao Yi.

    Too many people say such words. Quite amusing really.

    The relationship between two people is a matter between them alone, irrelevant to their societal status. Measuring love by wealth and status is just settling, not love.

    When someone loves you, they won¡¯t care about your status. If people with unequal backgrounds love each other, they can still be very happy.

    "You deserve better."

    Xiao Yi clenched his fists, bit his lower lip, and took a deep breath.

    He wanted to say, I¡¯m worthy.

    But thinking of his family situation, he lost all confidence.

    "He¡¯s the best."

    A smile appeared at the corners of Lu Qingyi¡¯s mouth.

    When you love someone, just mentioning them makes the air sweeter.

    In Lu Qingyi¡¯s heart, Xu Boyan was the best. There was no comparison, no one deserved her more than he did.

    Xiao Yi took a deep breath, watching Lu Qingyi. He moved his lips to speak but ended up saying nothing.

    As Lu Qingyi left, Xiao Yi watched her disappear from his sight. Slowly, he opened his hand to reveal a few White Rabbit Creamy candies.

    He heard that Lu Qingyi loved White Rabbit Creamy candies.

    He unwrapped a candy and popped it into his mouth. The sweet, creamy flavor filled his palate.

    He never imagined the cold-hearted girl would like such sweet, cloying candy.

    "You must like her a lot."

    The voice of Tang Yaxin suddenly appeared behind Xiao Yi, soft and gentle. She walked to his side with a radiant smile.

    "You are?"

    Xiao Yi furrowed his brows, looking at this unfamiliar girl.

    "It¡¯s pretty tragic for both of us. I like Xu Boyan, you like Lu Qingyi, and neither of us ended up with the one we like. Yet, the people we like ended up together."

    Not answering Xiao Yi¡¯s question, Tang Yaxin lowered her head to look at her toes and sighed helplessly.

    Indeed, it was quite tragic. She was even more pitiful than Xiao Yi.

    She met Xu Boyan before Lu Qingyi did, having practically grown up together. How long has Lu Qingyi known Xu Boyan compared to her?

    Xiao Yi remained silent, looking at Tang Yaxin.

    "Do you think that if you get into Hardrick, you¡¯ll suddenly become outstanding and outdo Xu Boyan in Lu Qingyi¡¯s eyes?"

    Tang Yaxin lifted her head, lightly shook her head, and the corners of her mouth curved into a faint smile.

    No matter how hard Xiao Yi strives, no matter how much he works, he can never outshine Xu Boyan. Xu Boyan is a man at the top, while Xiao Yi could only look up to him.

    Xiao Yi counter-asked her, "Why not?"

    Xu Boyan is merely a small shopkeeper. He could definitely excel beyond him.

 Chapter 121 Sister Qing Presents Talent (1)_1

    Chapter 121: 121 Sister Qing Presents Talent (1)_1"Do you think he¡¯s just a small shop owner?"

    Tang Yaxin chuckled lightly.

    No, how could Xu Boyan be just a small shop owner?

    Many people didn¡¯t know, but she knew. Many people thought Xu Boyan was not good enough for Lu Qingyi, but she knew it was Lu Qingyi who wasn¡¯t good enough for Xu Boyan.

    Xiao Yi retorted, "Isn¡¯t he?"

    It wasn¡¯t just him who thought so, many people thought the same.

    "You will understand later." Tang Yaxin sighed softly, "By the way, my name is Tang Yaxin."

    Xiao Yi frowned, the name sounded slightly familiar.

    "Can you give me a piece of candy from your hand?"

    She looked down at the White Rabbit milk candy in Xiao Yi¡¯s hand, her expression somewhat forlorn.

    Xu Boyan knew that Lu Qingyi loved White Rabbit milk candy, but he never knew that Tang Yaxin loved it too.

    She had loved them since she was little, she¡¯d mentioned it more than once in front of Xu Boyan, but Xu Boyan never remembered.

    He really didn¡¯t like her, Tang Yaxin suddenly felt her heart aching.

    "Here you go."

    Xiao Yi stuffed all the candy in his hand into Tang Yaxin¡¯s hand, then turned around and left.

    He didn¡¯t like the taste of the candy, but he missed the taste of the White Rabbit milk candy.

    Not because Lu Qingyi liked them, but because a person had once given him a piece of White Rabbit milk candy when he was most desolate. The candy was very sweet, it reignited hope in him.

    His memory was hazy, he could hardly remember the face, just remembered that there had once been such a person in his life.

    Tang Yaxin unwrapped the candy, put it in her mouth, and suddenly she laughed.

    This was the taste she liked, the one Xu Boyan never knew about. Tears were uncontrollably streaming from her eyes.

    It felt rather painful.

    Moving from Kyoto to Jin City was because of Xu Boyan, but the man¡¯s gaze never lingered on her.

    Her persistence seemed utterly meaningless.

    Thinking of her mother¡¯s words, Tang Yaxin once considered giving up, but couldn¡¯t she really bear to let go?

    She had loved Xu Boyan for so long, was it really that easy to let go?

    ¡ª¡ª

    "Where are you planning to stay tomorrow?"

    Xu Boyan poured a glass of milk for Lu Qingyi and asked softly.

    The party was tonight, so all the boarding students in the senior year would be leaving school tomorrow. Xu Boyan knew that the girl didn¡¯t want to go home.

    "Going back to the small town."

    Lu Qingyi spoke without hesitation.

    After going to Kyoto, she might come back less often, so she wanted to go back and check on things.

    Her grandmother¡¯s grave was still in the small town, she had to go back and clean it up.

    "You go back to Kyoto first, I¡¯ll go find you after the results of the college entrance exam come out."

    Even if Xu Boyan didn¡¯t say it, Lu Qingyi knew that he was busy. He might have stayed here for her.

    She didn¡¯t like holding others back, even if Xu Boyan was willing.

    "Alright then, remember to call me."

    Xu Boyan shook his phone and said.

    He really wanted to accompany her.

    "I¡¯ll go back to the classroom first, I¡¯ll be leaving for the small town early tomorrow, so don¡¯t wait for me at breakfast."

    Though a text message would have been enough to explain everything, Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t know why she insisted on coming in person.

    Maybe, she just wanted to talk to Xu Boyan a bit more, to look at him a bit longer.

    When Lu Qingyi returned to the classroom, the class event had already started.

    "Sister Qing, where did you go?"

    The desks had been moved to the edge of the classroom, leaving a large empty space in the middle. Luo Jia pulled Lu Qingyi to her side and made her sit down.

    They had been looking for Lu Qingyi just now, but hadn¡¯t been able to find her after looking around.

    Lu Qingyi said, "I went to the shop."

    Luo Jia: "..."

    Alright, she felt as if she got punched in the gut once again.

    "Dear students, the three years went by really fast, in a flash. There is no banquet that doesn¡¯t end in this world. Now that you¡¯ve all finished your college entrance exams and graduated, I hope you can get into the university of your dreams and have a bright future."

    Yang Liu stood on the podium, her voice choked up. Many emotions only come to the surface when one is about to say goodbye.

    Having spent so much time together, it was time to part ways. She didn¡¯t want to let go.

    "Teacher, we¡¯ll miss you."

    "Teacher, we don¡¯t want to graduate."

    "I feel like crying now."

    "I thought there was still a lot of time, but it¡¯s all gone now."

    "I really wanted to graduate before it was time, but now that I¡¯ve graduated, I feel particularly reluctant to leave."

    "..."

    The teacher¡¯s emotions stirred up the students¡¯.

    But Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t feel much, she just thought it was noisy.

    Next, some people exhibited their talents, some performed skits, and some sang songs. Lu Qingyi leaned against the chair with headphones in her ears, her expression placid.

    She wasn¡¯t affected by the atmosphere in the classroom at all, she exuded an air of nonchalance.

    "Sister Qing, it¡¯s your turn."

    Luo Jia poked Lu Qingyi¡¯s arm and said.

    The corner of Lu Qingyi¡¯s eyebrows moved, she casually removed her headphones, eyes filled with confusion.

    "Sister Qing, Sister Qing."

    "Sister Qing, Sister Qing."

    "Sister Qing, Sister Qing."

    "Sister Qing..."

    The calls were coming one after another, exceptionally orderly and loud.

    Lu Qingyi: "???"

    So, what happened?

    "They want you to sing a song."

    Luo Jia looked at Lu Qingyi¡¯s confused eyes and reminded her.

    Lu Qingyi was a piano prodigy, so her singing couldn¡¯t be too bad, right? Everyone was curious about her singing voice.

    "I can¡¯t."

    Lu Qingyi lazily lifted her eyelids and refused directly.

    It wasn¡¯t that she couldn¡¯t, in fact, she was just lazy.

    Class 20 students: "..."

    Couldn¡¯t she refuse in a less straightforward manner?

    They actually didn¡¯t believe that Lu Qingyi couldn¡¯t sing. In their eyes, Lu Qingyi was talented and capable of anything.

    "It¡¯s okay, Sister Qing, you can just sing a couple of lines."

    "Sister Qing, Sister Qing, we won¡¯t laugh at you."

    "Sister Qing, Sister Qing, can you please oblige us?"

    "Come on, sing a song, I¡¯ve already picked one for you." S§×ar?h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "Sister Qing..."

    Students of class 20 were suddenly unhappy. They firmly believed that Lu Qingyi¡¯s singing would be good, even if it wasn¡¯t, it couldn¡¯t be that bad.

    Lu Qingyi: "..."

    "Qingyi, we¡¯re graduating now, so just sing a couple of lines to satisfy their curiosity."

    Yang Liu also felt somewhat helpless as she looked at Lu Qingyi and said.

    Not just the students, she was also quite curious. In her eyes, Lu Qingyi was a girl who was like a treasure chest.

    "Fine, what should I sing?"

    Lu Qingyi gave in with an air of resignation, she stood up reluctantly, walking slowly onto the podium.

    She didn¡¯t feel much for singing, and wasn¡¯t in the mood for it either.

    "How about ¡¯Time Thief¡¯, it¡¯s pretty fitting."

    Jiang Yumeng adjusted the accompaniment and handed the microphone to Lu Qingyi.

 Chapter 122 Those memories bring pain_1

    Chapter 122: 122 Those memories bring pain_1Lu Qingyi picked up the microphone, her expression indifferent.

    Someone in the audience continually waved a flashlight. Seeing the light, a change flickered across her usually composed face, her heart suddenly clenching uncomfortably.

    "Hold on to what you can grasp, embrace what you can. Time rushes by, leaving bare remnants. Forgive the twists and turns we¡¯ve walked through, what is left is all sincere. Even when half waking up, laughing, crying, it is all joy.

    Who would have thought, time is a spontaneous thing. Fair weather with wind, overcast weather with rain. Unable to defy time, cherishing the past. Time has stolen away my youth, but it left you. Time is a one-way journey, both the good and bad are scenery. Do not blame my greed because I do not wish to wake..."

    Lu Qingyi slowly brought the microphone to her lips, her voice crisp and resonant, slowly leaking out with her song.

    It was beautiful.

    The class of twenty had their mobiles raised, forgetting to wave.

    The song was over before they knew it, their hands still in mid-air, even forgetting to clap.

    "God, is there anything Qingyi doesn¡¯t excel at?"

    The applause suddenly broke out, someone unable to help but squeal.

    Her voice was too beautiful.

    "Beautiful."

    "Besides beautiful, I can¡¯t think of any other adjective."

    "I love her."

    "She¡¯s similar to YiYi, I really do like it."

    "God, if you hadn¡¯t mentioned, I wouldn¡¯t have realised. Qingyi¡¯s voice and YiYi¡¯s are so similar."

    "Ah, I¡¯m in love."

    "..."

    Lu Qingyi put down the microphone slowly, returning to her seat with subdued emotions.

    She probably hasn¡¯t sung in five years, she felt she didn¡¯t deserve to.

    "Qingyi, are you YiYi¡¯s idol?"

    Luo Jia asked, her face filled with curiosity.

    YiYi was a singer who shot to fame five years ago, due to a song she posted online. She once worked with June.

    All of her music was accompanied by June¡¯s piano music.

    Oh, Lu Qingyi was June. Luo Jia suddenly remembered this and smacked herself on the forehead.

    How foolish she had been.

    "I¡¯m not, she doesn¡¯t deserve it."

    Lu Qingyi pretended to casually take out her phone, her fingertips trembling slightly.

    Yes, she doesn¡¯t deserve it.

    The concert five years ago had a similar atmosphere to today. People were waving torchlights and phones, shouting and cheering.

    An abrupt fire ended many lives, the concert venue was left in a mess. Lu Qingyi thought of the concert, and her heart filled with panic.

    She wasn¡¯t afraid of death, but so many innocent lives ending before her made her heart shudder.

    They died because of her.

    "It wasn¡¯t her fault, she even apologized. She is truly kind, it¡¯s been so long since she disappeared, we all miss her very much."

    Luo Jia sighed lightly. Many people had heard of the fire, it had even made the news.

    The fire wasn¡¯t YiYi¡¯s fault, she had reportedly been injured in the fire, she sent money to comfort the families of the victims. She even hired some people to take care of them. Sear?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Some things just can¡¯t be avoided, YiYi didn¡¯t want these accidents to happen. In the beginning, many people hated YiYi, but later they all came to understand.

    A successful concert turned terrible, YiYi definitely didn¡¯t want to see that. She was innocent.

    Her kindness is well known to everyone.

    "She¡¯s not innocent."

    Lu Qingyi was slightly frustrated, her fingers tapping lightly against the table.

    Yes, she¡¯s not innocent.

    Many people view it as an accident, but only she knew that it wasn¡¯t. All the fault was on her.

    Everyone knew that June and YiYi were the perfect combo, but no one knew that June and YiYi were the same person.

    Yes, she was YiYi.

    Maybe she was too arrogant. She was too careless. When she was acting as the singer YiYi, a wealthy boy wanted her to take off her mask, she coldly rejected him over and over again.

    She was young then, only 14. There were many things she didn¡¯t understand. She rejected the wealthy boy many times.

    She didn¡¯t think that the wealthy boy would take such drastic action. The fire that day was unexpected.

    She still had burn marks on her shoulder.

    Later, she personally killed the wealthy boy. She was completely thrown into confusion when she first killed a man, her hands covered in fresh blood. The fear was unprecedented for her.

    Because of her blank identity, she managed to escape the police.

    "Qingyi, what happened between YiYi and you? Why do I feel that you hate her so much?"

    Luo Jia reached out to hold Lu Qingyi¡¯s arm, she asked with a curious expression.

    That shouldn¡¯t be, they were once so good.

    Every song by YiYi was backed by piano music played by June, even though they had never seen June, they knew June was YiYi¡¯s shadow.

    Lu Qingyi chuckled lightly, "I don¡¯t hate her."

    What she hated was only herself. Be it her or YiYi, it was the same, there wasn¡¯t much difference.

    "Then you..."

    "Let¡¯s not talk about the past."

    Lu Qingyi unlocked her phone, she said casually.

    The past was the past, it was meaningless to bring it up.

    Perhaps many people have forgotten about it, but she still remembered clearly.

    Luo Jia had a lot of questions in her heart, but she didn¡¯t ask any more questions.

    If Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t want to speak, she couldn¡¯t force her.

    The event continued as normal, no one noticed the sorrow in Lu Qingyi¡¯s eyes.

    "Qingyi, does your promise still stand? That you will treat those who get admitted to a bachelor¡¯s degree to a meal?"

    As the event drew to a close, a boy grabbed the microphone and yelled out.

    "It does."

    Lu Qingyi nodded her head.

    She didn¡¯t like to break promises, unless the situation was special. Besides, whether she was there to treat them to a meal didn¡¯t matter as long as the money was provided.

    "Qingyi, I have something to say to you. You don¡¯t have to respond. Actually, I¡¯m not even worthy of a response from you. Qingyi, I like you."

    The boy held the microphone, his voice was loud. It almost sounded like he was shouting.

    Lu Qingyi was too exceptional, and she already had a boyfriend, he was far from her reach. But he still wanted to voice the feelings he had hidden in his heart.

    Graduating, he didn¡¯t want to leave any regrets behind.

    Lu Qingyi:"..."

    Lu Qingyi paused, holding her phone. She lifted her eyes casually, not a trace of excess emotion in her gaze, a picture of calm.

    Yes, calm.

    "Qingyi, I like you too."

    "I do as well."

    "I really like you."

    "..."

    The room quieted for a few seconds, then the boys in the class started shouting excitedly.

 Chapter 123 June Album Song_1

    Chapter 123: 123 June Album Song_1Lu Qingyi massaged her temples in irritation. So annoying.

    "Alright, alright, let¡¯s have Qingyi come up and say something for the last two minutes," Yang Liu walked over, smacking the table as she suggested.

    The event was scheduled to conclude by nine thirty, and it was just a few minutes before nine thirty now.

    "I wish you all a prosperous future."

    Lu Qingyi took the microphone and started speaking indifferently. She didn¡¯t really have much to say.

    Class 20 students: "..."

    Yang Liu: "..."

    Wait, that¡¯s it? Wasn¡¯t she going to say anything more?

    "Qingyi, what are your holiday plans?" Jiang Yumeng was holding a big box; she passed it to Lu Qingyi, "It¡¯s a gift for you."

    Jiang Yumeng felt that the person she was most grateful to was Lu Qingyi. She wasn¡¯t worried about her college entrance exam grades at all because her admission to a medical college was all but guaranteed.

    She had secured a special admission quota. And if it wasn¡¯t for Lu Qingyi, she would never have had this opportunity in her life.

    "Going back to my small town," Lu Qingyi took the box, "What¡¯s this?"

    "A gift for you."

    Jiang Yumeng grinned.

    "I¡¯ll be heading to Kyoto after the results are out," Lu Qingyi announced.

    It was a standing rule at the school that students were expected to return to campus before checking their college entrance examination marks.

    Lu Qingyi wasn¡¯t bothered by this rule. She just didn¡¯t want to be singled out and treated differently.

    "Ah, so soon?"

    Jiang Yumeng was a bit bewildered.

    Lu Qingyi lived nearby, but Jiang Yumeng couldn¡¯t understand why she would leave for Kyoto so early. She was quite surprised.

    --

    The next day, Lu Qingyi packed her suitcase. She walked out of the school dragging a suitcase behind her.

    She wore a visor cap, gave the visor a gentle tap and, at the turn around the school gate, got into a black car.

    Lin Yiran caught sight of this scene as soon as she stepped out of the school, prompting her to stop in her tracks.

    She could vaguely see the profile of a man in the driver¡¯s seat.

    What relationship did Lu Qingyi have with this man?

    Lin Yiran was deeply curious.

    "You¡¯re really free."

    Lu Qingyi pulled down her cap, crossed her legs, placed her hands behind her head. She was the picture of nonchalance.

    "Hey, now that your college entrance exams are over, you should be considering other things, right?"

    Lun Boyan was sitting in the passenger seat, turning his head to look and chuckle at Lu Qingyi, secretly hatching plans.

    "I still have to go to college."

    Lu Qingyi lazily lifted her eyelids, shrugged her shoulders and said.

    Lun Boyan: "..."

    He spluttered in frustration. This kid, she was really getting on his nerves.

    "Lu Qingyi, you¡¯ve already graduated from college. You¡¯re now a professor at Hardrick. Why would you need to attend college? Is there anyone else like you? Right now I am..."

    Lun Boyan pointed at Lu Qingyi¡¯s nose, his beard bristling in annoyance.

    Sometimes, he really wanted to crack open Lu Qingyi¡¯s head to see what was going on in there. Her thinking wasn¡¯t something that a normal person could measure.

    "If you don¡¯t tell, and I don¡¯t tell, who will know?"

    Lu Qingyi maintained her laid-back attitude, giving Lun Boyan a nonchalant glance.

    Lun Boyan: "..."

    He really should reveal to the public that Lu Qingyi was a professor at Hardrick, let everyone know the truth about her. Let¡¯s see how she would face taking the college entrance exam then, and whether she¡¯d still have the nerve to go to college.

    Hum, he was furious.

    "Old man, I should donate a library to Hardrick."

    Lu Qingyi looked at Lun Boyan, speaking with such casual indifference it seemed she was just discussing her grocery shopping.

    The chauffeur glanced at Lu Qingyi through the rearview mirror, taking note of her words with a sigh in his heart.

    Lu Qingyi was truly remarkable, achieving at a young age what most could not in their entire lifetime. Most importantly, she seemed to never run out of money.

    "What would I need a library for?"

    Lun Boyan crossed his arms, glaring at Lu Qingyi. His voice filled with dislike, his lips curling upwards.

    A pure tsundere.

    "A computer lab would also work," Lu Qingyi continued.

    "No."

    The old man turned up his nose, refusing to look at Lu Qingyi, his heart full of tsundere pride.

    There was no way he could be bribed. He wouldn¡¯t fall for that.

    Lu Qingyi had lots of money, but he, this old man, still had his pride.

    "Administration building? Combined building? Gymnasium?"

    Lu Qingyi raised an eyebrow, trying various alternatives one by one.

    This old man was rather difficult to deal with.

    "You think your bribe would be effective?"

    Lun Boyan scoffed, turning his head away from Lu Qingyi, busy plotting in his mind.

    "June¡¯s special album."

    Lu Qingyi was propping up her chin, looking at Lun Boyan with an enigmatic smile. Sear?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Because June hadn¡¯t released any new piano songs for a long time, her album had sold out quite some time ago. The albums that exist now are all limited editions, essentially impossible to purchase on the open market.

    Lun Boyan was especially fond of June¡¯s piano songs.

    "Deal."

    Lun Boyan¡¯s eyes brightened, looking at Lu Qingyi with a gleam in his eyes.

    Lu Qingyi: "..."

    Did his face hurt? Who was the one that had vehemently refused bribes a moment ago, now agree with so much enthusiasm?

    "As humans, we have to seek benefits for ourselves. Sometimes accepting bribes is acceptable if it doesn¡¯t hurt anyone."

    Lun Boyan gave a dry laugh while forcing a smile at Lu Qingyi.

    The album was important, the album was important.

    "Here you go." Lu Qingyi pulled out an album from her bag and threw it at Lun Boyan.

    Lun Boyan caught it and hugged it like a treasured keepsake, "Be careful, what if you break it?"

    Lu Qingyi: "..."

    She found it amusing.

    Lun Boyan asked, "When will the funds be transferred?"

    Lu Qingyi: "...What funds?"

    "The library, computer lab, administration building, combined building, office building, gymnasium, I want them all, no exceptions."

    Lun Boyan counted with his fingers, repeating all the items Lu Qingyi had just mentioned.

    Lu Qingyi had plenty of money. They could certainly afford to build all these.

    Lu Qingyi: "..."

    Didn¡¯t he say he didn¡¯t want them? Why was he wanting them all now?

    This old man really had no shame.

    "You said it yourself, don¡¯t go back on your word."

    Lun Boyan leaned back in his seat and glared at Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi: "...Alright, old man, you¡¯ve got me cornered."

    She had already planned to donate to Hardrick, doing it now wouldn¡¯t be an issue, considering her wealth.

    "That¡¯s more like it." Lun Boyan laughed heartily.

    The driver stole another glance at Lu Qingyi, feeling a vast gap between them.

    Lu Qingyi could casually agree to donate an entire teaching building without batting an eye, while he had to consider for a long time before making a down payment on a house.

    Sigh, humans.

    The car stopped smoothly at the entrance to Lu Qingyi¡¯s grandmother¡¯s house. Lu Qingyi got off the car, and Lun Boyan left.

 Chapter 124: She also smokes_1

    Chapter 124: She also smokes_1Lu Qingyi pushed open the door; even though the house hadn¡¯t been inhabited for a long time, it was spotless.

    Her grandmother was well-liked, and the neighbors next door had helped clean up.

    "Qingyi¡¯s back? Have you eaten? You could grab a bite at your aunt¡¯s?"

    A middle-aged woman carrying a hoe passed by, speaking to Lu Qingyi warmly.

    "I¡¯ve eaten, thank you."

    Lu Qingyi said gently, nodding her head.

    Rural life can be hard, but everyone is especially simple, without the hierarchy found in cities.

    Rural people would share good things and visit each other¡¯s homes, and they would invite guests for meals if there was good news in their family.

    Citizens don¡¯t behave this way, family households of the same apartment complex might not even know who their neighbors are, let alone pay them visits.

    "Girl, how have you been recently?"

    The middle-aged woman inquired.

    After Lu Qingyi¡¯s grandmother was buried, she was taken back by her parents. They were curious whether Lu Qingyi¡¯s personality would be disliked by her parents.

    Everyone in their town knew Lu Qingyi. Even though she was quiet and indifferent, she was a good girl who was kind-hearted and willing to help others.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s slightly raised corners of her mouth: "I¡¯m good."

    "Take care of yourself. If you ever need anything, tell your aunt. I¡¯ll take my leave first."

    The middle-aged woman was very friendly. After she finished speaking, she left.

    Lu Qingyi watched the middle-aged woman¡¯s retreating figure, thinking about whether she should do something for the town.

    The town had clear mountains and rivers, and the air was refreshing. It was also near the river; perhaps she could set up some entertainment facilities, or a rural resort.

    Money was not a problem.

    ¡ª¡ª

    Lin Yiran got out of the car; the sight that met her eyes was a vast field with a few low houses in front.

    Yes, low.

    Comparing the two or three-story houses in the countryside to the skyscrapers in the city, they seemed extremely small.

    Lin Yiran grew up in the city since childhood, accustomed to skyscrapers. Naturally, she felt that these houses were particularly low.

    So, this was the place where Lu Qinglian grew up. She sneered slightly.

    She had no concept of rural life.

    Perhaps when you dislike someone, you find them displeasing in everything they do.

    Lin Yiran was rather unhappy with this environment.

    It was strange, why did Lu Qingyi¡¯s car leave the moment she got off?

    She stood hesitating outside Lu Qingyi¡¯s house.

    Lu Qingyi got out of the car, exchanged a few words with the middle-aged woman, and then walked into the house. Lin Yiran witnessed it all.

    It wasn¡¯t until Lu Qingyi entered the house that Lin Yiran got out of the car and walked over on foot.

    "Why are you following me?"

    At some point, Lu Qingyi leaned in the doorway, holding an unlit cigarette between her fingers.

    With a cold expression and a sarcastic smile on her lips, her eyes looking at Lin Yiran were filled with indifference.

    "I..."

    Panic flashed across Lin Yiran¡¯s eyes. She couldn¡¯t help but step back a few steps, her heart beating rapidly.

    When did Lu Qingyi appear?

    The only question in Lin Yiran¡¯s mind at this moment was this.

    "Sightseeing?"

    Lu Qingyi laughed lightly, providing an excuse for Lin Yiran.

    She wasn¡¯t so unsuspecting; she knew that someone had been following her since she was at the school gate.

    Seeing Lin Yiran now, she didn¡¯t find it too surprising.

    "I¡¯m just curious."

    Lin Yiran stammered, her voice trembling.

    Fear and terror suddenly welled up in her heart.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s current demeanor was more fearsome than what she had seen at school.

    Her eyes caught a glimpse of the cigarette in Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand. Her heart skipped a beat, then she looked at Lu Qingyi incredulously.

    A cigarette?

    Did Lu Qingyi smoke?

    For a moment, Lin Yiran found Lu Qingyi reminiscent of female gangsters from the underworld.

    "Curious about what? Curious whether I¡¯m being kept by some old man?"

    Lu Qingyi smiled lightly, her gaze lingering on Lin Yiran¡¯s face.

    She was now certain that Lin Yiran had only followed her after she saw her get into Lun Boyan¡¯s car.

    Heh, quite boring, huh?

    Now she was curious about what people were thinking in their minds.

    "...I didn¡¯t."

    Realizing her thoughts had been exposed, Lin Yiran became even more flustered.

    She bit her lip tightly, looking at Lu Qingyi with a face full of fear.

    How could she know what she was thinking?

    "Scared?"

    Lu Qingyi took out a lighter from her pocket and lit the cigarette she held between her fingers with a "click".

    Lu Qingyi never considered herself a good person or a docile girl. She smoked, drank, and fought. There was nothing she hadn¡¯t done.

    She didn¡¯t smoke often because she didn¡¯t like the smell of smoke, but when she was feeling irritable, she would smoke. Occasionally, when she was on the verge of losing her temper, she would also smoke.

    "Lu Qingyi...I didn¡¯t mean to...I¡¯m just curious..."

    Lin Yiran¡¯s voice was trembling, and she awkwardly took a few steps back.

    She was scared, yes, she was.

    She shouldn¡¯t have been curious, shouldn¡¯t have followed her.

    "If I wanted to do something, do you think you¡¯d be standing here, talking to me unscathed?"

    Lu Qingyi sneered, her gaze lightly passing over Lin Yiran¡¯s arm.

    The arm she had once broken.

    Some people just wouldn¡¯t learn their lesson, even after being taught a harsh one.

    "I..."

    Lin Yiran bit her lip, looking at her arm in fear.

    Now, the arm was healed, showing no traces of the injury.

    She remembered Lu Qingyi saying that her arm wouldn¡¯t be wasted, and indeed, it was just as she said. Even though it was very painful at that time, it eventually healed.

    "Not leaving?"

    Lu Qingyi took a drag from the cigarette, then exhaled a ring of smoke, raising an eyebrow to look at Lin Yiran.

    She didn¡¯t want to do things that her grandmother wouldn¡¯t like to see in the house where her grandmother lived.

    Her grandmother didn¡¯t like her fighting, but she had been in many fights before.

    It wasn¡¯t that she liked to fight, but at that time, she didn¡¯t like hearing others say that she was a child unwanted by her parents.

    Every time she got angry and fought with that person, thinking of it now, it was really ironic.

    "I¡¯ll leave now..."

    Lin Yiran wanted to step forward, but her legs had gone weak. She found herself unable to move.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s cold gaze fell on Lin Yiran. She didn¡¯t speak. S§×ar?h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    After a while, Lin Yiran finally felt that she could move. She turned around and ran forward in a panic.

    After running a long distance, she felt like she was back from the dead.

    Lu Qingyi, she really shouldn¡¯t mess with her.

    Lu Qingyi leaned against the door, her expression indifferent as she watched Lin Yiran¡¯s retreating figure. She then snuffed out her cigarette.

    Lin Yiran, huh.

    She, Lu Qingyi, had never been an easy target. Perhaps in many people¡¯s eyes, her indifference might be taken for granted.

    Lu Qingyi shut the door and went inside the house.

 Chapter 125: I took the test 655_1 after 125

    Chapter 125: I took the test 655_1 after 125On the day the exam results were released, there was a feeling of depression overshadowing Yizhong, it was a day to determine their fate.

    All the students had arrived and were busy guessing their scores, worried about whether they¡¯d get into their desired universities.

    Lu Qingyi, as usual, was sleeping on her desk, appearing nonchalant about the whole situation.

    "Qingyi, your mental endurance is truly remarkable."

    "I bet Lu Qingyi will be the top scorer in the college entrance examination."

    "She might have scored full marks again."

    "No, didn¡¯t Qingyi say she didn¡¯t write the language composition?"

    "But she still couldn¡¯t possibly do poorly."

    "I¡¯m kind of nervous."

    Xun Hanyu, Luo Jia, and Jiang Yumeng huddle together and initiate a conversation.

    Lu Qingyi opens her eyes filled with sleepiness; she crosses her legs and bends over to look at her phone, completely ignoring the discussion around her.

    In contrast to the nervousness of most people, Lu Qingyi¡¯s indifference looks a bit abnormal.

    "Qingyi, aren¡¯t you nervous at all?"

    Jiang Yumeng holds her mobile phone, staring at Lu Qingyi.

    Although she has already secured a place at the university, facing the major exam and awaiting the results, her heart is tightly wound, her palms are sweating.

    Lu Qingyi remains as detached as if it had nothing to do with her.

    "Not nervous."

    Lu Qingyi lifts her eyes leisurely, scans the crowd and speaks indifferently.

    She already knows how many marks she scored, there¡¯s nothing to be nervous about.

    She wasn¡¯t nervous during her first exam entrance examination, so she definitely wouldn¡¯t feel nervous now during her second attempt.

    Jiang Yumeng: "...."

    Okay, she shouldn¡¯t have asked, Lu Qingyi¡¯s psychological endurance isn¡¯t something an average person can gauge.

    "Qingyi, how many points do you think you can score?"

    Jiang Yumeng changes her approach and asks.

    Her heart is pounding, fearful of her own poor performance.

    If so, even if she gets into the medical school, she will feel like she has taken a shortcut.

    Lu Qingyi replies casually.

    "655."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s eyes remain fixed on her phone as she lazily spits out a number.

    Language composition has a perfect score of sixty points, with a perfect English composition score of twenty-five points, and ten points for correct English errors, she left them all blank, so she could only score 655.

    Getting into a medical school is secure, and her score isn¡¯t excessively high.

    Upon hearing Boyan¡¯s advice to score a few extra points, she did just that.

    Jiang Yumeng: "..."

    No way, when did Lu Qingyi lower her expectations?

    She doesn¡¯t possess that dominating spirit she displayed during the last two mock exams when she declared that she would score full marks and did just so.

    "Scoring too high would be wasteful."

    Lu Qingyi lifts her eyes to glance at Jiang Yumeng¡¯s complex expression and slowly speaks.

    Yeah, indeed.

    Scoring too high is truly a waste indeed, she only wants to get into medical school, she has never considered the issue of a major.

    There¡¯s no need to score high.

    Xun Hanyu: "...."

    Luo Jia: "...."

    Jiang Yumeng: "...Okay."

    Jiang Yumeng doesn¡¯t even know what to say anymore. Other people are trying their best to score high, but they lack the ability. Lu Qingyi, on the other hand, asserts that scoring high is wasteful.

    How can the gap be so vast between people?

    "Qingyi, so you really didn¡¯t write the composition?"

    Not many people knew that Lu Qingyi did not write the Chinese composition. Although Lu Qingyi said so herself, Xun Hanyu was still somewhat doubtful.

    The composition part of the Chinese language paper is an easy source of marks.

    "I did not write it."

    Lu Qingyi shakes her head.

    "It¡¯s 10 o¡¯clock, it¡¯s 10 o¡¯clock!"

    Suddenly, the school yard erupts as someone starts to yell.

    At 10 o¡¯clock sharp, it¡¯s time to check the scores of the college entrance examination. The students of class twenty immediately pull out their phones to check their scores with their candidate numbers.

    Everyone is nervous, their hearts practically in their throats.

    Some people are hugging their phones, their hands folded in prayer, their eyes closed, praying for good results.

    Lu Qingyi glances at the crowd indifferently, bends over to look at her phone, showing no desire to check her score.

    "Ah! Qingyi, I scored 600."

    The moment Jiang Yumeng saw her score, she felt a huge sense of relief.

    Evidence proves that hard work pays off. After working hard for so long, she was rewarded.

    Although her score isn¡¯t even close to medical school standards, Jiang Yumeng already feels that she had scored high.

    This is the result of her hard work.

    "Qingyi, I got 700."

    Luo Jia is extremely excited. Lu Qingyi was her lucky star. Without Lu Qingyi, she wouldn¡¯t have scored so high.

    Coming to class 20 and believing in Lu Qingyi were the best decisions she¡¯s made in her life.

    "Qingyi, I scored 610."

    Xun Hanyu¡¯s eyes are sparkling with brightness; this score is enough for him to go to the university he wants.

    "Qingyi, I scored 450."

    "Qingyi, I scored 623."

    "Qingyi, I scored 542."

    "Qingyi, I scored 368."

    "Qingyi, I scored 398."

    "Qingyi, I scored 369."

    "Qingyi..."

    After knowing their scores, the students of class twenty report to Lu Qingyi one after another, provided they are above the undergraduate line.

    The facts prove that every student in class twenty is very smart. They¡¯re not stupid at all. The reason they performed poorly before was entirely because they weren¡¯t studying.

    Look, they can still create many miracles when they start studying seriously.

    Lu Qingyi roughly estimates that about half of class twenty could go to university.

    "Oh right, Qingyi, what¡¯s your score?"

    While everyone was reporting their scores, Lu Qingyi hadn¡¯t mentioned her own yet.

    "655."

    Lu Qingyi speaks casually without even checking her score.

    Students of class twenty: "...We don¡¯t believe it." Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Luo Jia even scored higher than Lu Qingyi, how is that possible? Anyway, they don¡¯t believe it.

    In class twenty, there are two or three students who also scored higher than Lu Qingyi.

    "Qingyi, show us your score."

    Xun Hanyu extends his hand towards Lu Qingyi. He definitely doesn¡¯t believe that Lu Qingyi only scored 655, he is even more unwilling to believe it.

    "Oh, I¡¯ll go check."

    Lu Qingyi lowers her head to look at her phone, her expression indifferent.

    Students of Class 20: "..."

    You didn¡¯t even check your score and told us this number, how did you know how many points you scored?

    "Qingyi, haha."

    Jiang Yumeng laughs dryly. Lu Qingyi is indeed different.

    She had set her score even without checking.

    After checking her score, Lu Qingyi hands her phone to Xun Hanyu.

    The score on the phone is precisely 655 points, no less no more.

    Students of class 20: "..."

    So, has Lu Qingyi checked her score or not?

    If she truly just guessed, then Lu Qingyi is definitely skilled at estimating her score.

    "Qingyi, I don¡¯t believe..."

    Luo Jia stares at the score and shakes her head, she casts an incredulous look at Lu Qingyi.

    She doesn¡¯t believe Lu Qingyi¡¯s score at all, she scored much lower than her, how is that possible?

 Chapter 126 Medical Collegeâ€™s cut-off score is low_1

    Chapter 126: 126 Medical College¡¯s cut-off score is low_1Lu Qingyi raised her brow, "Can this score be faked?"

    How could a college entrance examination score be faked?

    Although the Class 20 students didn¡¯t want to believe it, they were forced to accept this fact.

    "Qingyi, I always thought you¡¯d be the top scorer in the college entrance exam."

    Xun Hanyu sighed lightly, expressing his regret.

    "Not interested."

    Lu Qingyi yawned lazily.

    "Qingyi, didn¡¯t you not write your Chinese composition?"

    Jiang Yumeng suddenly remembered something, and she exclaimed loudly.

    Yes, Lu Qingyi did not write her composition, and the Class 20 students suddenly had an epiphany.

    "Oh, I also didn¡¯t write the English essay and correct the errors."

    Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t find anything wrong with this, her tone was exceptionally casual.

    Jiang Yumeng: "..."

    Xun Hanyu: "..."

    Luo Jia: "..."

    Class 20 students: "..."

    Could she stop mentioning these things as if they were as simple as not eating dinner?

    It felt like she was talking about some common occurrence.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s tone was too plain, which gave the class 20 students a sort of illusion.

    Other people¡¯s scores were determined by their abilities, while Lu Qingyi¡¯s score was completely up to how much she wanted and needed to score.

    Subtracting the questions that Lu Qingyi did not answer, it was as if she had scored full marks.

    Because the Chinese composition, English composition and error corrections added up to exactly ninety-five points, subtracting from seven hundred and fifty would be exactly six hundred and fifty-five points.

    Therefore, this year¡¯s highest score in the senior high school entrance exam should have been Lu Qingyi¡¯s, but she didn¡¯t bother to compete for it.

    "The thinking of an expert really is different from ours."

    Xun Hanyu sighed, comparing that to others who strive to climb upwards, Lu Qingyi seemed to want to lower her existence.

    "Qingyi, you know that if your score is too high, you can be exempted from tuition fees and enjoy many benefits, right?"

    Luo Jia cautiously asked, though she didn¡¯t expect Lu Qingyi to care.

    From the moment she got to know Lu Qingyi, it seemed she had never seen her particularly care about anything. She was indifferent to everything, her emotions hardly fluctuated.

    "Not needed."

    Lu Qingyi calmly turned off her phone.

    Money was something she had never cared about. In other words, she was not short of money.

    "Qingyi, I suspect you came to high school just for fun."

    Jiang Yumeng sighed, expressing her lament.

    For a student, they would certainly care a lot about honor and prestige, and such.

    Lu Qingyi even disdained being the top scorer in the senior high school entrance exam, she might really be a fake student.

    Lu Qingyi nodded: "You could say that."

    Jiang Yumeng: "..."

    Xun Hanyu: "..."

    Luo Jia: "..."

    Class 20 students: "..."

    Alright, since Lu Qingyi said so, they really had nothing to say.

    "What¡¯s your score?"

    Xiao Yi held his phone in his hand, he walked directly into Class 20, stood in front of Lu Qingyi and asked.

    Once the senior high school entrance exam results were released, the highest score was known, 735 in science and 736 in arts.

    And he scored 735, which means he was this year¡¯s top scorer in science.

    The top scorer in the senior high school entrance exam in Jin City has always been from No. 1 High School, this was undisputed. No other high school in Jin City could surpass No. 1 High School.

    "655."

    The phone screen suddenly lit up, Lu Qingyi glanced at her phone with a cold expression.

    "Why so low?"

    Xiao Yi asked, sucking in a deep breath, his voice carrying an incredulous tone.

    He couldn¡¯t believe that the girl who could easily score full marks in the past would get such a low score in the senior high school entrance exam.

    She didn¡¯t even get seven hundred, Xiao Yi didn¡¯t believe Lu Qingyi¡¯s score at all.

    "The cut-off score for the medical academy is low."

    Lu Qingyi stood up lazily, her hands stuffed in her pockets, her expression very calm.

    "So you were conceding the top scorer place to me?"

    Xiao Yi asked, he got a high score and became the top scorer of the senior high school entrance exam, but he didn¡¯t feel happy at all.

    In his opinion, it was something that Lu Qingyi had given up, something that Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t want.

    "I didn¡¯t intend to concede, it¡¯s just that I didn¡¯t need it."

    Lu Qingyi was very calm, without a sign of caring.

    No matter who ended up being the top scorer in the senior high school entrance exam, she wasn¡¯t interested in knowing, and neither did she want to know. These matters weren¡¯t important to her."

    Xiao Yi took a deep breath, he stared at Lu Qingyi, clenching his fist tightly.

    At this moment, he truly understood the gap between him and Lu Qingyi. What he had always striven for was considered negligible in Lu Qingyi¡¯s eyes.

    He studied hard, striving to outperform others, to compete with Lu Qingyi for the top score in the senior high school entrance exam, and to get into Hadrick...

    But what about Lu Qingyi?

    She studied nothing yet got very good grades, she even handed over the title of top scorer in the senior high school entrance exam, her target was never Hardrick...

    "Why?"

    Xiao Yi asked, his brows furrowing in confusion.

    He wanted to know why.

    "There¡¯s no reason."

    Annoyance flashed across Lu Qingyi¡¯s eyes.

    "Qingyi didn¡¯t write the Chinese and English compositions, she also didn¡¯t correct the English errors." Sear?h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    In the crowd, someone weakly said.

    Xiao Yi¡¯s expression instantly turned to amazement, he looked at Lu Qingyi incredulously.

    Which meant, Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t make any mistakes, the parts she got wrong were left blank.

    "Why didn¡¯t you write?"

    A helpless smile crept onto Xiao Yi¡¯s lips.

    "Lazy."

    Lu Qingyi yawned lazily, her whole person seemed filled with laziness.

    Well, she was indeed a bit lazy, the word count for the Chinese composition was too high, the English composition also required a lot of words, and correcting the errors seemed too troublesome.

    So she was too lazy to look at them, the total marks she could get were just enough to get what she wanted, which was just perfect.

    Lazy?

    A bitter smile crept onto Xiao Yi¡¯s lips.

    "I¡¯m going first."

    Lu Qingyi cast her gaze on Xun Hanyu, Luo Jia, and Jiang Yumeng.

    She booked a plane ticket to Kyoto this morning for twelve in the afternoon, she planned to go out to eat something and then directly board the plane.

    She came to school this morning without eating anything, she even forgot to eat breakfast without Xu Boyan.

    She didn¡¯t want any special treatment, so she booked the ticket herself online.

    "Qingyi, where are you going?"

    "Qingyi, why are you leaving in such a hurry?"

    "Qingyi, you said you¡¯ll treat us to a meal, remember?"

    "Qingyi..."

    Hearing Lu Qingyi say she was leaving, the Class 20 students were instantly displeased, couldn¡¯t she stay a little longer?

    Once they said goodbye today, it would be hard to meet again.

    "Kyoto."

    "I¡¯ve already booked a ticket."

    "You guys can choose the location and the dishes, do whatever you want to do, just tell me when it¡¯s time, I¡¯ll pay."

    Lu Qingyi answered the questions from the Class 20 students one by one, her voice slightly cold.

 Chapter 127, Xu Boyan is from Kyoto_1

    Chapter 127: 127, Xu Boyan is from Kyoto_1"Wow, Qingyi is really generous."

    "Qingyi, aren¡¯t you going to come with us?"

    "Qingyi, why are you going to Kyoto so early?"

    "Qingyi, no doubt you¡¯re the boss."

    "Qingyi..."

    The students of class twenty suddenly cheered, each one of them was particularly excited.

    "Hmm, you guys go, I¡¯ll cover the cost, I need to leave first."

    Having finished speaking, Lu Qingyi looked at her phone and then left the classroom.

    She hasn¡¯t seen Xu Boyan for a long time, and she started to miss him.

    From Lu Qingyi¡¯s straightforward words, Xiao Yi could sense the gap between them.

    "Why is she footing the bill for your gathering?"

    Xiao Yi watched Lu Qingyi disappear from his sight and then turned his head to ask.

    "Qingyi said that she would treat anyone who made it to university to a meal."

    Jiang Yumeng replied.

    Lu Qingyi is so liberal, that¡¯s something he couldn¡¯t compete with.

    "Hey, it seems the shopkeeper has changed."

    A student who went to the bathroom walked in and said mysteriously.

    It¡¯s only the seniors who are on vacation, the first and second year students are still at school, of course, the shop wouldn¡¯t be closed.

    On his way to the bathroom he heard a few younger girls discussing that the handsome shopkeeper wasn¡¯t there anymore.

    "Damn, Qingyi..."

    Jiang Yumeng¡¯s eyes widened, she immediately thought of Lu Qingyi.

    Would Xu Boyan¡¯s departure have anything to do with Lu Qingyi? Lu Qingyi has just graduated from high school.

    "Oh no, could Xu Boyan have come here because of Qingyi?"

    Luo Jia felt like she suddenly understood something and got excited.

    Speaking of Xu Boyan, he only started working at the shop after Lu Qingyi came to this school, so if he really quit now, doesn¡¯t that confirm he came because of Lu Qingyi?

    Sweet romance, she was envious.

    "So, is Xu Boyan from Kyoto?"

    Xun Hanyu boldly speculated, asking the question that had been in his mind.

    Although Xu Boyan was just an ordinary shopkeeper before this, Xun Hanyu didn¡¯t believe for a second that Xu Boyan was just an ordinary trader.

    From his demeanor, Xun Hanyu could tell that this man was of extraordinary origin.

    "Is Lu Qingyi here?"

    Tang Yaxin suddenly appeared at the doorway of class twenty, her voice still soft and gentle.

    She looked around the room and didn¡¯t see Lu Qingyi.

    She scored 736 in the college entrance examination, the highest in humanities. She heard that the highest score in science was 735, achieved by Xiao Yi.

    Although she didn¡¯t like Lu Qingyi, she would never deny that Lu Qingyi was excellent. She always thought that Lu Qingyi would get full marks or more than 740.

    "Qingyi just left."

    Jiang Yumeng replied, she had a good impression of Tang Yaxin.

    "Where did she go?"

    Tang Yaxin asked, lightly biting her lower lip.

    Actually, she came to confront Lu Qingyi, to question her on why she scored so low, when Xu Boyan scored so high in his college entrance exam years ago.

    With that score, how could Lu Qingyi match Xu Boyan?

    Luo Jia replied, "Qingyi said she was catching a flight to Kyoto."

    Kyoto?

    Surprise flashed in Tang Yaxin¡¯s eyes.

    Xu Boyan had returned to Kyoto the day after the college entrance exam. Lu Qingyi must be going to find Xu Boyan, right?

    "Is she going to find Xu Boyan?"

    Almost subconsciously, Tang Yaxin asked, without any hesitation.

    Xun Hanyu retorted, "How do you know?"

    He always felt that Tang Yaxin was a bit strange, from the first time she stopped him at the classroom door.

    "So, Xu Boyan has returned to Kyoto."

    Tang Yaxin lowered her gaze and smiled bitterly.

    She had Xu Boyan¡¯s WeChat, and he had just posted a message in his moments a few seconds ago:

    I¡¯ve been waiting for you.

    Waiting for you?

    Waiting for whom?

    Other than Lu Qingyi, she couldn¡¯t think of a second person.

    It seemed that Xu Boyan was really in love with Lu Qingyi, at this moment she finally gave up completely.

    If a person doesn¡¯t love you, whatever you do in their eyes is not worth mentioning, they will not see it.

    Her mother was right, strong love isn¡¯t sweet.

    "So, Xu Boyan is really from Kyoto?"

    Luo Jia widened her eyes and looked at Tang Yaxin as she spoke.

    She was just guessing, but the words sounded completely different coming from Tang Yaxin¡¯s mouth.

    Tang Yaxin was from Kyoto.

    "Yes, we grew up together..."

    Tang Yaxin stopped after saying that, the smile at the corner of her mouth was bitter.

    Jiang Yumeng suddenly felt she understood Tang Yaxin¡¯s previous actions. Tang Yaxin simply loved Xu Boyan, there was nothing wrong with that.

    Tang Yaxin just loved the wrong person, she fell in love with someone who didn¡¯t love her back.

    ¡ª¡ª

    As soon as Lu Qingyi got off the plane, a middle-aged man wearing sunglasses was waiting by the aisle. He was in a black suit and had a shaved head.

    Not far from him were four or five bodyguard-like men in black.

    "Miss Lu."

    The middle-aged man stepped forward and blocked Lu Qingyi¡¯s way. His voice was icy cold, devoid of any emotion.

    "His intelligence is really outstanding, hmm."

    Lu Qingyi stopped, her hand in her pocket, her voice cold and sharp.

    "The young master invites you to come."

    The middle-aged man said.

    "This is your way of inviting people?"

    Lu Qingyi raised an eyebrow, her gaze lightly sweeping over the bodyguards not far away, her expression slightly cold.

    If she didn¡¯t want to go, could these few bodyguards stop her?

    The middle-aged man emphasized: "The young master needs you."

    Wen Linyu¡¯s mood swings were particularly strong. Since Lu Qingyi left last time, Wen Linyu had lost a lot of weight.

    "I said before, he can find me when he¡¯s ready."

    Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t have the energy to deal with Wen Linyu. If he wanted to continue to be disabled, let him.

    "The young master is in a wheelchair because of you."

    The middle-aged man frowned unhappily, his face full of impatience.

    Only their young master had patience with Lu Qingyi, only he gave her so much indulgence.

    They all believed that if it weren¡¯t for Lu Qingyi, Wen Linyu wouldn¡¯t have been in a wheelchair for three years.

    "You can¡¯t wake a person who is pretending to sleep."

    Lu Qingyi crossed her arms, her voice was particularly cold.

    Someone who didn¡¯t want to stand up, no matter how many famous doctors you sought, no matter how many famous medicines you got, he would still never be able to stand up.

    If he had no such thought himself, how could others influence him?

    "You..."

    The middle-aged man was a little furious, Lu Qingyi was truly impervious.

    Everyone knew that Wen Linyu loved Lu Qingyi, it was surprising that Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t appreciate it. Sear?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "Step aside yourself, or lie down and watch me leave?"

    Lu Qingyi looked around, her tone exceedingly arrogant.

 Chapter 128 knows youâ€™re here, so Iâ€™m here_1

    Chapter 128: 128 knows you¡¯re here, so I¡¯m here_1She scanned the bodyguards with a chilly gaze.

    "Miss Lu, don¡¯t make things difficult for us."

    The middle-aged man paid no mind to Lu Qingyi¡¯s arrogance.

    How capable could a frail little girl like Lu Qingyi be? The Wen¡¯s mansion¡¯s bodyguards were not a vegetarian. Officially they were bodyguards, but they were actually killers, not just ordinary bodyguards.

    Anyway, he didn¡¯t believe Lu Qingyi could beat anyone down. The bodyguard was tall and strong, Lu Qingyi was slim and petite.

    "You are the one making it difficult for me."

    Lu Qingyi chuckled and flexed her knuckles.

    It had been quite some time since she had been in a fight, and now she was itching for one. She wouldn¡¯t miss the chance to take care of the enemies delivered right to her doorstep.

    "Bring Miss Lu back."

    The middle-aged man waved to the bodyguards. Unlike Lord Wen, he had no intention of treating Lu Qingyi kindly. His only goal today was to bring Lu Qingyi before Wen Linyu.

    As Lu Qingyi rolled up her sleeves and was about to fight back when a bodyguard was about to grab her arm, she fell into the arms of someone. A familiar scent of mint assaulted her nostrils.

    Her face was buried in the man¡¯s chest, breathing in this familiar scent, she retracted the prickliness that had been emanating from her.

    "What are you doing here?"

    Lu Qingyi pulled away from the man¡¯s embrace, looked at the man, and found that the bodyguards and the middle-aged man had all fallen, and the ones who were standing were Xu Boyan¡¯s men.

    "I knew you were coming, so I¡¯m here."

    Xu Boyan tousled the girl¡¯s hair, a smile lingering at the corner of his lips.

    The moment Lu Qingyi booked her flight, he got wind of it. He knew exactly when she boarded and when she got off the plane.

    This mischievous girl didn¡¯t even tell him.

    Upon learning that Lu Qingyi was in trouble at the airport, he rushed over immediately.

    Ripped apart at the thought of harm coming to his girl.

    "I was planning to surprise you."

    Lu Qingyi expressed slight regret. She had come without telling Xu Boyan, unexpectedly, he already knew.

    "Miss Lu...."

    The middle-aged man was stepped on by Xu Yi, looking at the man and woman embracing each other he felt a pang of jealousy.

    He felt sorry for Wen Linyu.

    Wen Linyu had lost his leg for Lu Qingyi. He could only spend this life in a wheelchair. He had a soft spot for Lu Qingyi, and the affection in his eyes never faded. He always considered her in everything and was always waiting for her.

    But what about Lu Qingyi?

    She didn¡¯t care about Wen Linyu and never showed concern for him. Now she was hugging and cuddling with a man. What did Wen Linyu mean to her?

    "I once asked you, let me leave, or watch me leave while lying down. Obviously, you chose the latter."

    Lu Qingyi took a few steps forward, slowly squatting down facing the middle-aged man.

    She had never boasted, never said she would do something unless she was sure of it. Even if Xu Boyan hadn¡¯t come, she could have beaten all these people by herself.

    "Are you worthy of the young master?"

    The middle-aged man glared at Lu Qingyi, his gaze hostile, as he also cast unfriendly eyes at Xu Boyan. S§×arch* The N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Lu Qingyi was so arrogant because she had backup support, that was what the middle-aged man believed. He didn¡¯t believe a petite girl could compete with him.

    "Heh, what have I got to do with him?"

    Lu Qingyi scoffed. Wen Linyu used his leg to gamble with her.

    There are winners and losers in every bet. Lu Qingyi never liked being forced, not even by Wen Linyu.

    "The young master¡¯s leg..."

    "Don¡¯t drag the leg issue into this."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s eyes turned frosty as she hurled her cell phone hard onto the floor.

    She shoved Xu Yi aside and stomped hard on the back of the middle-aged man, her movements vicious and wild.

    What of it if Wen Linyu¡¯s leg was injured because of her? Wen Linyu was the one who refused to cooperate with the treatment, so don¡¯t keep shifting all the blame on her all the time.

    In the instant when Xu Yi was pushed away, he was a little stunned. His shoulder hurt a bit; Lu Qingyi was quite strong and could actually push him away.

    "Kid, don¡¯t get irritated."

    Xu Boyan advanced a few steps, took the girl¡¯s hand, and said soothingly.

    "I¡¯ve already told you, don¡¯t look for me again, unless he comes to his senses."

    Lu Qingyi got up, giving the middle-aged man a cold stare, completely devoid of any emotion.

    "What will we do?"

    Xu Boyan bent down, asking the girl.

    "Let them go."

    Lu Qingyi replied.

    ¡ª¡ª

    Wen Mansion.

    Wen Linyu was sitting by the lake donning sunglasses, a glass of red wine on the table in front of him, a fishing rod in his hand, and an umbrella overhead.

    He was surrounded by greenery, giving the area a holiday resort vibe.

    "Sir, Miss Lu didn¡¯t come."

    The middle-aged man hurried in and his first words were to report on Lu Qingyi.

    His back was still aching. Not having been able to bring Lu Qingyi back, he felt particularly guilty to Wen Linyu.

    "I know."

    Wen Linyu didn¡¯t turn his head, the only movement being a slight twirl of his fingertip. His tone was indifferent, as if this was all expected.

    The previous time this little imp had made her feelings quite clear, hence he knew she wouldn¡¯t come. But he was unable to resist sending people to try anyway.

    He was keeping a close eye on Lu Qingyi so that he would be the first to know anytime the little imp arrived in Kyoto.

    The little imp was all but ignorant of his feelings.

    "Go find out what she came to Kyoto for."

    Wen Linyu picked up the red wine and took a leisurely sip.

    "Sir, there¡¯s something else I didn¡¯t mention..."

    The middle-aged man began to stutter, afraid that Wen Linyu would be hurt.

    "Speak."

    "Miss Lu and a man, they seemed quite intimate...."

    The middle-aged man deliberately glossed over certain details.

    Like the man embracing Lu Qingyi, and she not struggling; the man holding Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand when leaving.

    "A man?"

    Wen Linyu took off his sunglasses, turned his head to look at the middle-aged man, and muttered to himself, lightly tapping on the table, his mind seemingly spinning.

    This little imp was usually immune to men; there were hardly any men close to her.

    She was cold and aloof, not allowing people to approach her easily.

    "Yes, a man. He and his people also gave me and a few of my brothers a beating."

    The middle-aged man nodded fiercely. Real estate in Kyoto was precious, anyone with influence here must be from an extraordinary background.

    "Do you know who he was?"

    Wen Linyu closed his eyes, hiding the sorrow deep within his pupils.

    The little imp actually had a man willing to get close to her. Wen Linyu didn¡¯t care what their relationship was, but he couldn¡¯t help feeling threatened.

    "No idea."

    The middle-aged man shook his head. The man looked handsome and cold, and his temperament was very similar to Lu Qingyi¡¯s.

 Chapter 129 I want to eat spicy hot pot _1

    Chapter 129: 129 I want to eat spicy hot pot _1Wen Linyu and he were two completely different personalities, one indifferent and aloof, the other as gentle as a smiling tiger.

    The middle-aged man, although reluctant to admit it, had to acknowledge that the other man was slightly better looking than Wen Linyu.

    "Investigate it."

    Wen Linyu savoured these few words.

    Unfamiliar?

    Either his family background wasn¡¯t good enough, or his family background was too good.

    If the family background wasn¡¯t good enough, naturally few people would know him. If the family background was too good, naturally he wouldn¡¯t like to show his face.

    Like him, the outside world rarely sees his true self, knowing this there are only a few people insider the circle.

    "Understood, Young Master."

    "By the way, be a bit more courteous to her next time, I always keep the position of Young Mistress of the Wen Family for her."

    Wen Linyu suddenly said out loud.

    Liking someone, naturally, involves understanding their preferences.

    Wen Linyu knew that although Lu Qingyi was cold and indifferent, she would not be an unreasonable person.

    The middle-aged man was beaten, possibly because he hadn¡¯t shown enough respect to Lu Qingyi and upset her.

    In Wen Linyu¡¯s heart, there was only one girl named Lu Qingyi. He¡¯d rather give up power, status, wealth in exchange for Lu Qingyi¡¯s affection.

    Unfortunately, the girl was ruthless and couldn¡¯t see his goodness.

    "I understand, Young Master."

    The middle-aged man, although unwilling, still said so.

    He couldn¡¯t understand what was so great about Lu Qingyi that made Wen Linyu so engrossed.

    His young master was handsome and had a lot of young ladies who liked him. There were all kinds of girls. Despite Wen Linyu not being able to get up and walk around, the number of girls who liked him have yet not decreased.

    Then why was Wen Linyu particularly fond of Lu Qingyi?

    ¡ª¡ª

    "How many points did you score on the college entrance examination?"

    In the car, Xu Boyan didn¡¯t ask Lu Qingyi about the origin of his group, but instead he asked about her college entrance examination score.

    Although he had an idea and could roughly guess Lu Qingyi¡¯s score, he still wanted to ask.

    He wouldn¡¯t force Lu Qingyi to say anything. If she didn¡¯t want to speak, he wouldn¡¯t ask anything.

    As long as he was sure that Lu Qingyi had him in her heart, that was enough.

    "655."

    Lu Qingyi reported her score.

    Xu Yi, who was driving, was speechless. He couldn¡¯t help looking back at Lu Qingyi with shock on his face.

    He didn¡¯t hear it wrong? Did Lu Qingyi only score 655 points, but didn¡¯t she get a perfect score on the mock exam? Even if the college entrance examination was more challenging, she wouldn¡¯t be off by such a significant margin?

    "Good job, obedient."

    Xu Boyan massaged the girl¡¯s head, the corners of his mouth raised slightly.

    Lu Qingyi said she aimed to score 650 points on the college entrance examination.

    He told Lu Qingyi to score a few extra points.

    The girl was very obedient indeed, she scored a few extra points indeed.

    Xu Yi: "..."

    He was confused right now and couldn¡¯t make sense of anything.

    "I missed you."

    Lu Qingyi suddenly leaned in and hugged Xu Boyan around the waist, burying her face in his chest, her voice faint and quiet.

    She missed him a lot.

    "I missed you too."

    Xu Boyan grinned and planted a kiss on her forehead.

    It was the girl¡¯s first time to boldly express that she missed him, and he was quite pleased about it.

    Xu Yi: "..."

    Where was he?

    Who was he?

    What was he doing?

    His grip on the steering wheel slightly twitched, the sight before him was too romantic.

    "Are you hungry?"

    Xu Boyan gently massaged the girl¡¯s head and asked.

    Lu Qingyi nodded her head.

    She was supposed to eat something before boarding the plane, but she couldn¡¯t find anything she wanted to eat around, so she boarded the plane without eating anything.

    She didn¡¯t like airline meals, and from morning till now she only drank a cup of boiled water. After four hours on the plane, she was quite hungry now. S§×arch* The N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "What do you feel like eating? I¡¯ll take you there."

    Xu Boyan asked, he would follow the girl¡¯s decision.

    "I want to eat the spicy hot pot in the lane at the end of West Street."

    Lu Qingyi replied without any hesitation.

    It¡¯s been a long time since she had it, and she missed it terribly now.

    Spicy hot pot?

    What was that?

    Xu Boyan looked puzzled at Lu Qingyi, and his brows knitted slightly.

    The little girl seemed to know Kyoto very well, it seems she has been to Kyoto quite often.

    Xu Boyan became a little curious about why Lu Qingyi was so familiar with Kyoto, but he didn¡¯t want to ask about it either.

    Xu Yi glanced at Lu Qingyi oddly when Xu Boyan didn¡¯t know what spicy hot pot was, but he did.

    It¡¯s a very common kind of snack, even street food stands sell it. He and his friends often go to the street to eat spicy hot pot and barbecue skewers.

    He didn¡¯t know that there was a spicy hot pot store on West Street. How did Lu Qingyi know about it?

    Also why did Lu Qingyi hold the semblance of being familiar with Kyoto? Was it his illusion?

    "Head to West Street."

    Even though he didn¡¯t know what a spicy hot pot was, Xu Boyan didn¡¯t want to appear particularly naive in front of Lu Qingyi.

    He took out his phone and sent a message in their group chat:

    [What is a spicy hot pot?]

    He always cared a lot for his food. He had hardly ever eaten at street food stalls, and he couldn¡¯t name a lot of snacks.

    Lin Yuanhang: [Holy cow holy cow, why is Fourth Brother suddenly interested in this "little-known" street snack?]

    Lin Yuanhang was holding his mobile phone, his eyes bulging as if he couldn¡¯t believe the words were sent by Xu Boyan.

    One should know how selective Xu Boyan is when it comes to food; he usually turns up his nose at street foods. Although there are high-end restaurants for spicy hot pot, but most people prefer the street stalls.

    Tang Gaozhuo: [You refused last time, didn¡¯t you?]

    The corner of Tang Gaozhuo¡¯s mouth twitched invisibly. He remembered that he mentioned it to Xu Boyan before; Xu Boyan called it junk food which he wouldn¡¯t eat.

    What was he trying to do now? Pull some face slap stunt?

    Zheng Wenhao: [Google it.]

    Xu Boyan exited WeChat and actually googled it.

    As the saying goes, ask Google if you don¡¯t know anything. Indeed, Google knows everything.

    Xu Boyan curled his lips and put away his phone.

    "I think that the spicy hot pot at the end of West Street in Kyoto is the best. Its traditional."

    Lu Qingyi looked up at Xu Boyan.

    She didn¡¯t expect Xu Boyan not knowing what spicy hot pot was; she thought he had had it before.

    Lu Qingyi always liked these snacks, she had tried spicy hot pot from every store in Kyoto, including the street stalls. She believed that the one on West Street best suited her taste.

    "Is it so?"

    Xu Boyan asked.

    Lu Qingyi nodded.

    She believed that the spicy hot pot at that particular store in Kyoto was the best.

    Just that one, it was the most delicious.

    Xu Yi felt like he¡¯d figured out something, did Lu Qingyi mean she¡¯d tried spicy hot pot from all over Kyoto?

    Really? Really?

    He had grown up in Kyoto from a young age and even he didn¡¯t have a chance to try all of Kyoto¡¯s delicacies. How then had Lu Qingyi, a little girl from Jin City, managed to do so?

    Xu Yi fell deep into thought.

 Chapter 130: He likes you a lot_1

    Chapter 130: He likes you a lot_1"Miss Lu, have you tried all the hot pots in Kyoto?"

    Xu Yi couldn¡¯t help but ask, meeting Xu Boyan¡¯s eyes, he felt very cold.

    But he was too curious, he had to ask.

    "If you don¡¯t count the newly opened ones, yes."

    Lu Qingyi nodded, if there were no new hot pot restaurants opened in the recent year, it wouldn¡¯t be an exaggeration to say that she has tried them all.

    Xu Yi: "..."

    Oh dear!

    So, Lu Qingyi had been to Kyoto, more than once, and maybe stayed for quite a while each time.

    "Miss Lu, which one?"

    Xu Yi drove to West Street, he asked.

    There were quite a few hot pot restaurants on West Street, a few nestled at the end of the alley.

    Lu Qingyi: "Happy Hot Pot."

    Xu Yi parked the car in front of Happy Hot Pot, Lu Qingyi and Xu Boyan got out of the car and he drove to the parking lot.

    "Oh, it¡¯s been a long time since we last saw you, young lady. Is this your boyfriend?"

    The owner of the hot pot restaurant was still the same kind couple, with the owner sweeping leaves at the entrance.

    There weren¡¯t many people in the shop at this time, the owner welcomed Lu Qingyi and Xu Boyan with a warm smile.

    Lu Qingyi had an outstanding appearance and she used to frequent the place, always alone, both the owner and his wife remembered this girl.

    Lu Qingyi nodded and walked into the shop.

    The shop was not fancily decorated, but it was clean. The wife was sitting in front of the counter with a fan, picking chives.

    "Oh, it¡¯s been a long time since we saw you, young lady. Is this your boyfriend?"

    The wife looked up and saw Lu Qingyi, she gently smiled.

    The words that came out of her mouth were identical to the owner¡¯s, echoing like mind readers.

    "Yes, he is my boyfriend."

    Lu Qingyi replied with a smile, she looked up at Xu Boyan, took his arm, and gently nodded.

    "A handsome man and a beautiful lady, perfect match."

    The wife chuckled, adding a hint of tease. Although she was already in her forties, she was still very charming, and one could tell that she was a great beauty in her youth.

    Everything about her emanated an elegant air, it¡¯s embedded in her bones. It¡¯s safe to assume that she was once a lady of a prestigious family.

    "Thank you."

    Xu Boyan cornered his lips, it was clear these were words he loved to hear, he looked down at the girl.

    "Miss, I feel like I¡¯ve known you for a long time. Today, you can order anything you want, it¡¯s on the house."

    The wife walked out from behind the counter, she kindly took Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand and chuckled.

    She had always had a soft spot for this girl, but back then, the girl was so cold and unresponsive to her questions.

    Now, she seemed to have softened up because of her boyfriend.

    "Thank you, auntie." Lu Qingyi nodded.

    She reached for Xu Boyan¡¯s hand to select their favorite dishes.

    "Spicy?"

    The owner didn¡¯t even weigh it, he just asked directly.

    He obeyed his wife; if she said it was free, he wouldn¡¯t dare insist on charging.

    "Spicy."

    "Not spicy."

    Lu Qingyi and Xu Boyan spoke in unison.

    After they spoke, both of them were stunned, staring at each other.

    Lu Qingyi knew Xu Boyan couldn¡¯t eat spicy, so she said not spicy.

    Xu Boyan knew Lu Qingyi liked spicy, so he said spicy.

    "You can¡¯t eat spicy."

    Lu Qingyi looked at Xu Boyan for a few seconds, she slowly said.

    She still remembered the hot pot last time, this man clearly couldn¡¯t eat spicy, yet he forced himself to eat it with her.

    "It¡¯s what you like, I¡¯ll be fine."

    Xu Boyan looked down and ruffled her hair.

    Ever since he knew that she liked spicy food, he had been trying to eat it, now, he wouldn¡¯t call himself incompetent with spiciness.

    When eating with his girlfriend, he wanted her to be happy.

    "Oh well, let¡¯s keep it mild then."

    The owner exaggeratedly massaged his arm and suggested.

    Looking at this pair of young lovers, their eyes full of love for each other, the owner saw his young self through Xu Boyan and Lu Qingyi.

    "Alright," Xu Boyan and Lu Qingyi nodded.

    "Looking at you two, I remember my youth."

    Leaning on her chin and looking at Xu Boyan and Lu Qingyi, the wife¡¯s voice was full of nostalgia for her youth.

    The youth is so nice.

    "I bet you were very pretty when you were young, wife."

    Lu Qingyi found a seat and sat down, she lightly twitched her lip and said.

    "Not as pretty as my sister."

    The wife didn¡¯t deny being beautiful, her gaze seemed to be recalling something.

    The wife asked: "Girl, what is your name?"

    "Lu Qingyi."

    "That¡¯s a pretty name."

    The wife complimented.

    Xu Boyan¡¯s phone rang, he took it out and glanced at the caller ID, then took the phone and said: "Kiddo, I have to take this call."

    "He loves you so much."

    Looking at Xu Boyan¡¯s departing figure, the wife whispered.

    She was sure of it.

    "I know."

    Lu Qingyi smiled lightly, she had always known that Xu Boyan liked her a lot.

    He would do a lot of things that he hadn¡¯t done before for her, and choose to touch things that he didn¡¯t want to touch for her sake.

    He had given her all his tenderness.

    "Speaking of which, you look a bit like my sister, that might be why I feel like I¡¯ve known you for a long time."

    The wife was content, the smile on her face was always sweet in front of the owner. But at the mention of her sister, the expression on her face was somewhat sad.

    She had managed a hot pot shop that could support her life, and was with the person she loved. Although it was not thrilling, it was warm and fulfilling.

    She should have had no regrets in her lifetime, but she was left with many regrets.

    "Wife..."

    "Call me Auntie Wen."

    The wife interrupted Lu Qingyi.

    "Auntie Wen, is she not doing well now?"

    Lu Qingyi suddenly became a little curious, she wasn¡¯t usually curious but now it kicked in.

    "No, she is very content now, she isn¡¯t busy anymore and doesn¡¯t have to stay up late to do experiments."

    The wife gently shook her head, her lips slightly raised, her tone full of helplessness.

    "She was a doctor, very devoted to her profession. She was always busy, staying up late, sometimes she would get obsessed."

    The wife slowly stood up, she whispered.

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    Yes, obsessed. The wife didn¡¯t think there was anything wrong with describing her sister as obsessed.

    Lu Qingyi looked up at the wife, she was a little confused.

    Why would it be an obsession?

    "The hot pot is ready."

    The owner came out with a large pot of hot pot, successfully interrupting Lu Qingyi¡¯s words that were about to be asked.

    "What grade are you in, miss?"

    The owner put the hot pot on Lu Qingyi¡¯s table and asked.

 Chapter 131 Natural Conception_1

    Chapter 131: 131 Natural Conception_1Lu Qingyi, although she had come many times, never asked the young girl how old she was.

    Lu Qingyi answered honestly, "I¡¯ve just finished my college entrance exams."

    "Which university?"

    The owner asked with keen curiosity.

    "Medical school."

    "Why did you want to study medicine?"

    The owner lost her footing suddenly, stepping back a few paces, and the storekeeper quickly rushed over to steady her.

    Lu Qingyi furrowed her brows, watching the owner, not understanding why she had such a strong reaction.

    Xu Boyan had finished his call and came over.

    "You guys go ahead and eat, I¡¯m going to lie down for a bit, I don¡¯t feel well," the shopkeeper said, touching her forehead.

    "Take it easy."

    The owner shouted after her, but didn¡¯t step forward to help her.

    "Ah, it¡¯s been almost twenty years, and she still can¡¯t forget."

    The owner shook his head and sat down on a chair nearby, sighing helplessly.

    Lu Qingyi asked, "Can you tell me about it?"

    She had been here many times before, and the owner was always calm and collected, always smiling gently.

    The owner never seemed to be sad, and Lu Qingyi suddenly became curious about what could make her upset.

    "Have you ever heard of parthenogenesis?"

    The owner¡¯s gaze was somewhat heavy, and his voice was a bit solemn.

    Everyone thought it was impossible and a wild idea, no one believed this was possible, but there are indeed cases of parthenogenesis.

    Once, a woman had succeeded in gestating a child without the use of sperm.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s gaze suddenly chilled, "I know."

    Perhaps many people would not know, but as Doctor L, she was not likely to be ignorant of this. In her opinion, this was also an impossible event.

    She couldn¡¯t do it, but eighteen years ago someone had succeeded, and a year later successfully bore a child.

    It¡¯s just not known who the child is and who successfully carried out the experiment.

    This case is like a puzzle, baffling many top medical practioners.

    A hot pot owner surprisingly knew about this.

    "Though parthenogenesis was successful, it was still immature. The child survived, but she was cut off from the world."

    The owner¡¯s voice was particularly sad as he hesitantly explained.

    He didn¡¯t know much, only a bit. Back then, he and the owner were lovers. He knew that she had such a close friend and knew about her deeds.

    He had met her, but didn¡¯t get to know her. He just knew that she was a strong woman who was always determined.

    He knew that the owner had many times tried to persuade her, but the stubborn woman would always insist.

    The specific dangers, it seemed, only the owner knew.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s heart tightened as she looked at the owner, hoping he would continue speaking.

    She wanted to know the name of the person who succeeded and who the child from the parthenogenesis was.

    "Owner, so who is this person?"

    Xu Boyan was also curious, he asked in front of Lu Qingyi.

    He had heard of parthenogenesis too, only knew that it was mysterious, thought it was a folk myth, a lie, never thought that it was true and that it really exists.

    "I can only say so much."

    The owner shook his head, not intending to continue speaking. As the owner¡¯s husband, he could only say so much.

    If he said more, the owner would be unhappy.

    "Alright."

    Lu Qingyi stated her regret.

    Others¡¯ privacy, if they don¡¯t tell, she can¡¯t possibly force them.

    "Kid, how do you know about parthenogenesis?"

    Xu Boyan picked up a lotus root slice and put it in Lu Qingyi¡¯s bowl, he asked softly.

    Many people didn¡¯t believe in this, wouldn¡¯t believe it, they only took it as a joke.

    Pregnancy is supposed to involve normal sperm and egg, it¡¯s not possible to get pregnant without sperm.

    The concept of parthenogenesis can¡¯t be established, he didn¡¯t expect that Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t see it as a joke.

    "Ah, I¡¯ve known about it for quite some time."

    Lu Qingyi put the lotus root slice in her mouth, her words somewhat unclear.

    She had been careless.

    If she wasn¡¯t Doctor L, if she wasn¡¯t a doctor, she probably wouldn¡¯t believe in parthenogenesis.

    That¡¯s right, how could parthenogenesis exist in this world? It was in violation of natural law.

    Xu Boyan asked, "Don¡¯t you think it goes against natural order?"

    He didn¡¯t have a background in medical research, and was previously firm in his belief about this.

    Lu Qingyi said, "But there is a real successful case."

    Xu Boyan didn¡¯t understand, but she did. The case information was in her hands, only those at the top of the medical field had access to this case.

    She had researched it for some time, but eventually it ended in failure.

    ¡ª¡ª

    When Lu Qingyi and Xu Boyan came out of Happy Hot Pot, it was completely dark.

    Xu Yi drove the car to the entrance of Happy Hot Pot to pick them up.

    "Miss Lu, the hot pot in this place is really delicious."

    Xu Yi licked his lips, he had eaten there too, the taste was authentic and splendid.

    He loved it, how did he not discover this before?

    "Come back often."

    Lu Qingyi said.

    Xu Yi: "..."

    Alright then.

    "School starts in September, do you have any plans now?"

    Xu Boyan held the girl¡¯s hand and asked softly.

    "I¡¯ll fill in my college admission choices tomorrow and then wait for the admission notice."

    Lu Qingyi said after some musing.

    At first, she didn¡¯t know, it was Jiang Yumeng who specially sent her a message telling her, otherwise, she would have long forgotten this matter.

    "Okay, will you come to my place?"

    It was already dark, Xu Boyan looked out of the window and asked.

    He hoped that the kid would agree.

    "No, let¡¯s go to Yiyuan instead."

    Lu Qingyi shook her head, she had a house in Kyoto, so there was no need to stay at Xu Boyan¡¯s place.

    Xu Boyan asked, "You¡¯re going to hire someone?"

    "I have a house."

    Lu Qingyi took a key ring out from her pocket and waved it in front of Xu Boyan. S~ea??h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Xu Boyan was stunned, not expecting that the kid had such a capacity to buy a house in Kyoto.

    Yiyuan?

    Xu Yi¡¯s hand on the steering wheel paused, he incredulously looked at Lu Qingyi through the rearview mirror. Did he hear that right?

    What kind of place is Yiyuan?

    Although it may not be considered prime location in Kyoto, it is still prime and coveted real estate. It is in the third circle and the house prices are quite high.

    Xu Boyan asked, "When did you buy it?"

    "Two years ago."

    Lu Qingyi responded without hiding, there was no need to deceive Xu Boyan about these things.

    Xu Yi: "..."

    Ah, ah, before he thought that Lu Qingyi wasn¡¯t good enough for Xu Boyan. Just consider a minor who bought a house in Kyoto¡¯s prime location, how capable is that?

    Lu Qingyi might be a rich woman.

    Xu Yi secretly vowed in his heart to hold on tightly to Lu Qingyi¡¯s coattails.

 Chapter 132 He is my boyfriend_1

    Chapter 132: 132 He is my boyfriend_1Lu Qingyi received her acceptance letter from the medical school a week later.

    She just made it as the last tenth person accepted into the medical school.

    "Is this your medical school acceptance letter?"

    The security guard at the gate asked Lu Qingyi cheerfully.

    The express mail had arrived early in the morning.

    Lu Qingyi nodded: "Yes."

    "Becoming a doctor is a good thing."

    The security guard observed.

    Lu Qingyi, holding her acceptance letter, entered her house with an expressionless face.

    Taking her acceptance was expected, there was nothing to be thrilled about.

    Just as she changed into her slippers, the doorbell rang. Lu Qingyi tossed the letter to the ground and opened the door, annoyed.

    "Yiyi, it¡¯s good to see you again."

    Outside was Wen Linyu, sitting in a wheelchair, looking up at Lu Qingyi kindly.

    That Wen Linyu had come was an unexpected surprise for Lu Qingyi. He sat in his wheelchair, looking at Lu Qingyi with tender eyes, laughter twinkling in his gaze.

    It was wonderful to see the girl he¡¯d been missing day and night once again.

    Lu Qingyi frowned, retrieving a cigarette from her pocket.

    She leaned against the door frame with a cigarette between her fingers, her eyes icy as she watched Wen Linyu, free from mixed emotions.

    "Aren¡¯t you going to invite me in?"

    Wen Linyu chuckled lightly. His gentle eyes were fixed on Lu Qingyi, who was blocking the door without a trace of invitation.

    "Are you worth it?"

    Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t move. She toyed with the cigarette in her hand, an indifferent look on her face.

    How presumptuous to come uninvited!

    "Girls shouldn¡¯t smoke too much."

    Wen Linyu¡¯s gaze landed on Lu Qingyi¡¯s fingers, his voice extraordinarily gentle.

    As if he hadn¡¯t heard Lu Qingyi speak, he continued on his own accord.

    "My affairs aren¡¯t your concern."

    There was an icy look in Lu Qingyi¡¯s eyes as she retorted.

    "So, would you like him to be involved?"

    Wen Linyu pulled a stack of photos from his pocket, tossing them carelessly in front of Lu Qingyi.

    Deep inside, he was enraged, yet restrained himself.

    He had examined the airport¡¯s surveillance tapes. All images of Lu Qingyi¡¯s intimate interactions with Xu Boyan were captured and printed.

    How could Lu Qingyi be so close to someone else?

    The sight of a man petting a girl¡¯s head indulgently and the girl not resisting, the gentle smile on her lips, all stung his eyes.

    When he saw the man hugging the girl in his arms, he wished he could immediately track him down and tear him apart.

    Lu Qingyi glanced at the scattered photos on the ground, a faint smile appeared at the corner of her lips.

    Photos of her and Xu Boyan.

    "Yes."

    Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t deny it. She bent down to pick up the photos one by one.

    These were photos of her and Xu Boyan, and she certainly planned to pick them up.

    Wen Linyu widened his eyes, watching Lu Qingyi with disbelief. He had never expected this haughty girl would ever stoop down to do anything.

    She was usually so proud. It was tough asking her to willingly lower her head.

    She had rejected his humble pleas so heartlessly before. Now, she would stoop low for just a few photographs.

    He thought, if the people in the pictures were not her and this man, would Lu Qingyi even bother to pick them up?

    "Do you have to be so relentless?"

    Wen Linyu gripped the wheelchair handles tightly, drew a deep breath, his voice trembling with heartbreak.

    He had loved her for a very long time, and Lu Qingyi knew it.

    "He¡¯s my boyfriend."

    Whether she was unfeeling or not, Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t know. But she knew that if she didn¡¯t like someone, she couldn¡¯t pretend to care.

    She would not be the type of person who despite not liking someone, kept them on a leash.

    Lu Qingyi did not respond directly to Wen Linyu¡¯s words, but chose a different way to answer.

    She slowly rose, holding the pictures Wen Linyu had scattered on the ground, a small smile playing at the corners of her lips.

    Whenever she thought of Xu Boyan, instinctively, she smiled.

    Maybe, this was what love was about.

    He is my boyfriend.

    He is my boyfriend.

    He is my boyfriend.

    These five words echoed like a haunting melody in Wen Linyu¡¯s mind. S§×arch* The NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    He looked at Lu Qingyi in shock. This cold girl was actually smiling now.

    "Yiyi..."

    Wen Linyu called Lu Qingyi, but didn¡¯t know what to say next.

    He had never imagined that Lu Qingyi would have a boyfriend this early in her life.

    He had once thought that with her personality, she would never fall in love in her life.

    He thought that if Lu Qingyi wasn¡¯t in love, he would stand the highest chance.

    Now he realized all of that was just wishful thinking.

    Lu Qingyi had a boyfriend.

    "Can you leave now?"

    Lu Qingyi raised an eyebrow and her tone was cold again.

    She was contemplating about moving to a different place now that Wen Linyu had discovered Yiyuan.

    "Yiyi, is he better to you than I am? Is he richer than me?"

    A bitter smile emerged on Wen Linyu¡¯s lips, his hands gripped the wheelchair handles so tightly that his lips turned pale.

    He wanted to capture Lu Qingyi and keep her by his side.

    "He¡¯s wonderful, I love him."

    Lu Qingyi replied slowly. It was not much, only six words.

    But those simple six words hit Wen Linyu like a stab to his heart, making him feel suffocated.

    Love?

    Lu Qingyi had actually said that word.

    "You¡¯re young, you don¡¯t understand love."

    Wen Linyu shook his head, trying to deceive himself.

    Indeed, Lu Qingyi was still young, not even twenty as yet, how could she know what love meant?

    Wen Linyu comforted himself. Fooling himself was the least he could do.

    "You can leave now."

    Impatience glazed in Lu Qingyi¡¯s eyes.

    She didn¡¯t want to say anything more, it was a nuisance.

    She had always had a short fuse, and Wen Linyu was not someone she enjoyed being around.

    "Aren¡¯t I even allowed to enter your house?"

    Wen Linyu chuckled lightly, his smile filled with bitterness.

    He had come this far just to see Lu Qingyi, yet this ruthless girl kept him waiting outside the door.

    Did he not even warrant a cup of tea?

    "No."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s tone was both cool and confident as she bluntly spoke.

    Without a hint of hesitation.

    Wen Linyu lowered his eyes, Lu Qingyi was so straightforward in her refusal, never even trying to soften the blow.

    "Then who is he?" Wen Linyu asked: "Tell me, and I¡¯ll leave."

    He didn¡¯t dare to confront Lu Qingyi directly, but he could confront her man.

    Lu Qingyi was his, and only his. He wouldn¡¯t let Lu Qingyi¡¯s so-called boyfriend get away with happiness.

    "Xu Boyan."

    Lu Qingyi said it. Xu Boyan¡¯s name had no reason to be hidden. She had never considered hiding it.

 Chapter 133 this is my girlfriend_1

    Chapter 133: 133 this is my girlfriend_1Xu Boyan?

    Wen Linyu was taken aback as he looked at Lu Qingyi incredulously.

    In Kyoto, you may have never met Xu Boyan, but many have heard his name.

    Xu Boyan was also the one whom Wen Linyu dreaded.

    Wen Linyu asked, "How are you two connected?"

    Xu Boyan was the heir of the Xu Family, a high and mighty figure ¡ª he and Lu Qingyi should have no relationship at all.

    How did they come to know each other?

    Xu Boyan could have any girl he wanted, so why did he choose Lu Qingyi?

    Wen Linyu forgot that he himself could have any girl he desired, yet it was Lu Qingyi that he fell for.

    He fell for this indifferent and cold Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi glanced at Wen Linyu, did not respond, and shut the door.

    The harsh sound of the door closing resonated, and Wen Linyu was thoroughly shut out by Lu Qingyi.

    "Young master..."

    An old servant walked out from the side, looking at Wen Linyu sympathetically, sighing quietly.

    Who could ever fully comprehend the matters of love?

    "The old man, her boyfriend is Xu Boyan..."

    Wen Linyu seemed to be talking to himself, saying it with a self-deprecating tone.

    Xu Boyan, with whom he couldn¡¯t even compete against. Although he didn¡¯t want to admit it, the fact was that Xu Boyan was indeed superior to him.

    After Lu Qingyi closed the door, she picked up the admission letter and casually threw it on the table.

    Suddenly, she missed Xu Boyan.

    She picked up her phone and sent Xu Boyan a WeChat message, which he quickly responded to.

    [Du Huang.]

    Lu Qingyi smiled lightly.

    ---

    Following the address Xu Boyan gave, Lu Qingyi arrived at Du Huang.

    Du Huang was the largest entertainment venue in Kyoto. It was quite popular among the wealthy young men, and those who could afford to spend here were either rich or noble.

    Dressed in male clothing and a cap, Lu Qingyi looked up at the sign high above, pulled out a cigarette from her pocket, held it between her fingertips, and walked in.

    Xu Boyan didn¡¯t ask her to come, she came on her own.

    She wanted to see him.

    305.

    The door to the room wasn¡¯t closed, and Lu Qingyi gently pushed it open.

    The room was filled with the scent of tobacco and a pungent smell of alcohol. Men and women sat together, some holding microphones and singing.

    In a corner, a lone man stood out. He was smoking, alone by himself, out of sync with the rest of the room.

    "Fourth Brother, don¡¯t be so down when you¡¯re out playing."

    "Fourth Brother, which one of these beauties do you like?"

    "Fourth Brother, won¡¯t you join us?"

    "Fourth Brother..."

    Everyone in the room attempted to engage Xu Boyan, but Xu Boyan didn¡¯t say much, just shaking his head.

    Not interested.

    The door to the room was suddenly pushed open, and all eyes turned to look.

    Standing at the door was a fair-skinned young man in a cap, radiating an air of wildness.

    "Young man, did you come to the wrong room?"

    A woman who was accompanying them in drinks stood up and giggled.

    She was used to accompanying these rich young men and was quite a smooth talker. She was familiar with the circle, Lu Qingyi was someone she hadn¡¯t seen before.

    If it¡¯s not the wrong room, then it¡¯s from somewhere else, or the young men had made a new friend.

    "No."

    Lu Qingyi answered, her tone cold.

    The man in the corner had already stood up. He faintly curled his lips, looking at Lu Qingyi with a gentle and indulging gaze.

    His girl actually came all the way here.

    "Holy shit, Fourth Brother, what¡¯s with your expression?"

    Zheng Wenhao, who was closest to Xu Boyan, turned his head and was startled by the sight of Xu Boyan¡¯s smile.

    Xu Boyan could actually smile?

    It was too shocking.

    When Zheng Wenhao¡¯s voice was heard, all eyes that had been on Lu Qingyi shifted to Xu Boyan.

    "Gentle and indulging?"

    Someone murmured quietly.

    "Why are you here?"

    Xu Boyan ignored the stares of others, took a few steps forward, and stopped in front of Lu Qingyi.

    His voice was unusually gentle.

    Everyone: "..."

    What¡¯s going on?

    Xu Boyan knew this fresh young man? And they were quite close?

    Couldn¡¯t be - couldn¡¯t be!

    The looked at the indulgent expression they¡¯d seen in Xu Boyan¡¯s eyes, could they be that kind of relationship?

    They¡¯d always thought Xu Boyan never showed any interest in women. So, was this his taste? The people in the room suddenly felt enlightened.

    "I missed you."

    Lu Qingyi laughed lightly, opening her arms at Xu Boyan with a soft smile playing at the corners of her lips.

    Seeing Xu Boyan felt great.

    Xu Boyan took a step forward, embraced Lu Qingyi, and gently ruffled her hair.

    Everyone:"..."

    Holy shit, did they really guess right?

    Did Xu Boyan really have that kind of relationship with the young man in front?

    That explains why Xu Boyan had never shown any interest in women.

    "Ah, I can¡¯t believe it."

    "My God, the two most handsome people are together."

    "Fourth Brother does have this preference."

    "I still find it hard to believe."

    "..."

    The room was buzzing with excitement.

    "Young lady, don¡¯t smoke."

    Xu Boyan¡¯s gaze fell on Lu Qingyi¡¯s fingertips. He frowned slightly and took the cigarette from her hand.

    Smoking is harmful to health, especially for the body.

    Young lady?

    What?

    The volume of Xu Boyan¡¯s voice was not loud, but many people heard him and were instantly stunned.

    Zheng Wenhao: "Fourth Brother, she¡¯s a woman?"

    Tang Gaozhuo, "Is this sister-in-law?"

    The people in the room: "...A woman."

    They had just jumped to conclusions.

    "Let me introduce, this is Lu Qingyi, my girlfriend."

    Xu Boyan said as he held Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand and took off the cap from her head.

    The girl was delicate and excessively beautiful. Because she had short hair and was wearing a cap, she looked particularly like a boy.

    A handsome girl really had nothing to do with a boy.

    The saying that beauty is genderless held true.

    "Hello sister-in-law, hello sister-in-law."

    Tang Gaozhuo was particularly ingratiating, even pulling out a gift box from nowhere and handing it to Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi:"..."

    "Take it."

    Whatever it was, just take it. Meeting the puzzled gaze of the girl, Xu Boyan softly spoke. S§×ar?h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Annoying.

    Lu Qingyi felt that she really shouldn¡¯t have impulsively sought Xu Boyan out.

    "Miss Lu ... ah, no, sister-in-law, long time no see."

    Lin Yuanhang pushed open the room door and entered. He was caught off guard when he saw Lu Qingyi, then he broke into a beaming smile and began to say hello.

    He just didn¡¯t expect to see Lu Qingyi here.

    Lu Qingyi nodded: "Long time no see."

    Even though she didn¡¯t know why Lin Yuanhang left later, she wasn¡¯t interested. After all, it didn¡¯t concern her.

 Chapter 134 First Date_1

    Chapter 134: 134 First Date_1After saying hello, Xu Boyan led Lu Qingyi out of the private room - it wasn¡¯t a suitable place for his girl.

    "Do you smoke?"

    A cigarette was sandwiched between Xu Boyan¡¯s fingers, and he looked up at Lu Qingyi to ask.

    The cigarette held between his fingers was Lu Qingyi¡¯s.

    Naughty kid, she even smokes.

    "No, I didn¡¯t."

    Lu Qingyi shook her head, looking a little guilty about the cigarette in Xu Boyan¡¯s fingers.

    Unlike her indifference towards Wen Linyu, she now wished to snatch the cigarette from Xu Boyan¡¯s hand and throw it away.

    Otherwise, she hoped time could revert, and she could dispose of the cigarettes beforehand.

    "Naughty girl."

    Xu Boyan moved closer to Lu Qingyi and began to laugh softly.

    Well, there wasn¡¯t a smoky smell. Indeed, she hadn¡¯t smoked.

    "When did you start smoking?"

    Xu Boyan asked. Although he knew Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t smoke, he also knew that she could.

    "Quite early."

    Lu Qingyi bowed her head and looked at her toes as she replied.

    When you like someone, you care deeply about their thoughts. Lu Qingyi was afraid that Xu Boyan would see her as a bad girl.

    "Girl, smoke less."

    Xu Boyan didn¡¯t say much more than that; he gently ruffled the girl¡¯s hair, his voice soft.

    "OK."

    Lu Qingyi nodded.

    Her smoking habit wasn¡¯t severe, she was capable of quitting. She mainly used it to alleviate stress sometimes.

    The day her grandmother passed away, she smoked a lot, an entire pack. Since then, she had almost never touched a cigarette.

    Xu Boyan asked, "Can you quit?"

    He didn¡¯t care if Lu Qingyi smoked or not, just that it was unhealthy, and he wanted her to quit.

    "OK."

    Lu Qingyi nodded.

    "You¡¯re so obedient."

    Xu Boyan gave a satisfied smile.

    "How come your hair hasn¡¯t grown at all?"

    Xu Boyan ruffled the top of the girl¡¯s head, it had been three months and her hair hadn¡¯t grown at all.

    Was it growing too slowly?

    From the first time he saw Lu Qingyi until now, Xu Boyan could tell that her hair hadn¡¯t grown.

    "If I lied to you, would you get angry?"

    Lu Qingyi looked up at Xu Boyan; hope filled her eyes.

    She didn¡¯t want to hide the matter of her hair from Xu Boyan any longer.

    Her hair would never grow. Xu Boyan was bound to notice as they spent so much time together. She wanted to be honest.

    "I will never get mad at you."

    Xu Boyan curled the corners of his lips and looked down at her.

    He didn¡¯t have enough time to spoil Lu Qingyi, how could he bear to be angry at her?

    As long as Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t torment him emotionally, Xu Boyan felt he could accept everything else.

    "I have long hair."

    Lu Qingyi was silent for a few seconds before she finally answered him seriously.

    Yes, she had long hair; she had always had it.

    She had never cut her hair short.

    Xu Boyan: "..."

    He looked at Lu Qingyi in confusion for a few seconds before asking, "So, are you wearing a wig right now?"

    As soon as Lu Qingyi spoke, he roughly guessed the truth. Human hair grows every day. Even if Lu Qingyi¡¯s hair growth was slow, it wouldn¡¯t be so slow that it hadn¡¯t grown at all in a few months.

    Therefore, Lu Qingyi must be wearing a wig.

    "Yes."

    In front of Xu Boyan, Lu Qingyi removed her wig, revealing her flowing hair.

    Her long, black, shiny hair fell naturally, as smooth and soft as black satin.

    Her long hair made her look less bookish and brought out more of her feminine charm, making her even more beautiful.

    For a moment, Xu Boyan was astounded. He had always known the girl would look good with long hair, but he never expected her to look overwhelmingly gorgeous.

    He wished to scoop her into his pocket, keeping her away from prying eyes.

    "Your long hair is so beautiful."

    Xu Boyan complimented her without asking why she wore a wig.

    "I¡¯m glad you like it."

    Lu Qingyi bowed her head, feeling a little shy. She was quite worried that Xu Boyan wouldn¡¯t like it.

    "Shall we go to a movie?"

    They hadn¡¯t properly dated before. The weather was quite nice that day, perfect for a date.

    "Sure."

    Lu Qingyi nodded. It didn¡¯t matter what movie they saw; what mattered was that she was with Xu Boyan. S~ea??h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    When you¡¯re with someone you love, even if you do nothing and say nothing, you feel the sweetness in the air.

    Xu Boyan asked, "What kind of movies do you like?"

    Other than eating, sleeping, reading novels, and watching videos, the girl didn¡¯t seem to have any other interests. He had never seen her chase after a TV series.

    Most girls of her age idolized a star and chasing stars and TV dramas were commonplace. Lu Qingyi¡¯s life, however, was perhaps a bit too plain, with no interest in chasing stars or dramas.

    "Mystery ones, I guess."

    After mulling it over for a while, Lu Qingyi answered.

    Xu Boyan: "..."

    His girl was indeed different; she even liked mystery films. Most girls her age preferred youthful idol dramas.

    "What about ¡¯Invisible Guest¡¯?"

    Xu Boyan took out his phone and browsed through the movie tickets online, pointing to one for Lu Qingyi¡¯s approval.

    "Let me read the synopsis."

    Lu Qingyi took Xu Boyan¡¯s phone and looked at the movie synopsis.

    The film was about:

    Adrian runs a tech company that¡¯s doing very well, has a beautiful and virtuous wife and a lively and cute daughter. He has both a successful career and home life that many people envy.

    However, the ambitious Adrian did not cherish this hard-earned life. He had been maintaining a physical relationship with a female photographer named Laura.

    One day after their secret rendezvous, they were involved in an accident while driving away from the villa. To cover up the truth of the incident, they decided to sink the car, along with the deceased young man Daniel, into the lake.

    Later, Laura met a kind old man who repaired Laura¡¯s damaged car. But what Laura didn¡¯t expect was, the old man was actually Daniel¡¯s father.

    The synopsis seemed quite compelling. Lu Qingyi nodded and agreed, "Yes."

    There weren¡¯t many people who liked mystery movies. Xu Boyan booked the next movie session online for half an hour later.

    "Kid, this is our first date."

    Xu Boyan said, holding Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand and leaning towards her ear.

    The cinema wasn¡¯t far away, so the two didn¡¯t want to take a taxi. They walked leisurely hand in hand.

    The sun was quite strong, so Xu Boyan bought an umbrella to guard the girl against the sun and a bottle of mineral water in case she got thirsty.

    A taxi passed by and a man stuck his head out of the window, feeling that the couple under the umbrella looked familiar.

    "Xiao Yi, what are you looking at?"

    A woman patted Xiao Yi¡¯s shoulder and asked curiously.

 Chapter 135, watching movies and popcorn go well together_1

    Chapter 135: 135, watching movies and popcorn go well together_1"Mom, I think I saw a classmate of mine."

    Xiao Yi spoke with some uncertainty.

    He seemed to have spotted Lu Qingyi, but upon closer thought, something felt off. Lu Qingyi had short hair, but the woman he had seen had flowing long hair.

    "Are they visiting Kyoto?" Xiao¡¯s mother asked.

    They had come to Kyoto on a family vacation. Xiao Yi had performed well in his studies, becoming the top student in the sciences. After receiving a cash prize from his school and an acceptance letter from Hardrick, they decided to take a trip to Kyoto.

    Only after their arrival did they realize how vast and beautiful Kyoto truly was.

    "Maybe." Xiao¡¯s response was vague.

    "Xiao Yi, did you buy the movie tickets?"

    His father asked, they were planning to watch a movie after touring the city.

    They had been kept busy by work for years, not even having the time to watch a movie.

    "Purchased, it is a suspense movie called ¡¯Invisible Guest¡¯."

    Xiao responded.

    "Did you just graduate from high school?"

    The taxi driver couldn¡¯t resist asking.

    Usually, students would still be in school around this time, so those who could afford to travel must have already finished their exams.

    "Yes."

    The driver asked again: "Which university are you attending?"

    "My son is the top science student in our area, and he has been admitted to Hardrick."

    Xiao¡¯s mother proudly announced. Xiao Yi was the pride of their family; they were proud of him.

    "Hardrick, impressive."

    The driver couldn¡¯t resist glancing at Xiao Yi a few more times.

    "See that building over there? Try to work there once you graduate, and you will have nothing to worry about for the rest of your life."

    The driver pointed at a towering building in the distance and spoke with admiration.

    The Xu Family Group, the place many people dream to work. If one could secure even a minor position there, they would be guaranteed a life of luxury.

    The Xu Group was known for its excellent employee benefits and high wages, but they only recruited highly educated individuals.

    "Driver, what is that place?"

    Xiao¡¯s father asked with confusion.

    "You are not from here, are you?"

    The driver asked. Anyone from Kyoto would understand the significance of that building.

    The current president of the Xu Family Group was a legendary figure and was very young, only 23 years old.

    Xiao Yi nodded, "Yes, we are here to visit Kyoto."

    "That¡¯s the Xu Family Group, you can look it up on the internet if you don¡¯t know."

    The driver commented.

    Seems a bit ignorant.

    Xiao quickly pulled out his phone to search online, and his eyes quickly widened in shock.

    The president of the Xu Family Group was the youngest president, just twenty-three years old, but he couldn¡¯t find out the name.

    Only a few people in Kyoto knew that the current president of the Xu Family Group was Xu Boyan, beyond knowing his surname as Xu, the rest did not know much.

    Xiao¡¯s first thought was that this person must be very amazing. He also wanted to become a person like this, he wanted to be considered successful.

    He secretly clenched his fists, solidifying this belief in his heart.

    ¡ª¡ª

    "Kid, want some popcorn?"

    Having never dated anyone before, and without any preparation whatsoever, Xu Boyan was somewhat unsure what to do during a date.

    By the time they reached the movie theater, they still had over ten minutes before the screening. Xu Boyan saw a few couples buying popcorn and asked Lu Qingyi.

    "Yes."

    Popcorn and movies were indeed an excellent match.

    Lu Qingyi, holding Xu Boyan¡¯s hand, came to the concession stand. There was a long queue, and they joined at the end.

    "Wow, they are so good-looking."

    "I think they are really compatible."

    "Why are all the beautiful girls with handsome boys?"

    "I am so envious, it¡¯s like I¡¯m possessed by jealousy."

    "..."

    Both Xu Boyan and Lu Qingyi were very attractive and drew a lot of attention.

    "I¡¯d like a large popcorn, and also cola, fries, milk tea, and dried mango."

    Lu Qingyi counted on her fingers as she told Xu Boyan what she wanted. She may sometimes be picky with her food, but she especially loved snacks.

    "Sure, let¡¯s buy them all."

    Xu Boyan smiled and ruffled her hair, clearly indulging her.

    Lu Qingyi rarely asked him for anything, he made a mental note about her favorite snacks.

    When Xiao Yi arrived at the theater with his parents, he happened to witness this scene.

    The girl, with a beaming smile, looked up at the man, who was gazing at her with a warm smile, a hand tenderly resting on her head.

    Both of them had exceptionally good looks, instantly drawing attention.

    So, he hadn¡¯t misinterpreted the situation. Xiao Yi laughed bitterly in his heart.

    He hadn¡¯t been mistaken, the couple he had seen were indeed Xu Boyan and Lu Qingyi.

    The girl looked particularly beautiful with her long hair flowing, giving a very gentle impression when she smiled.

    "What are you looking at?"

    Realizing her son was distracted, Xiao¡¯s mother patted Xiao Yi¡¯s back and following his gaze, laid eyes on Xu Boyan and Lu Qingyi, "Envious?"

    Xiao Yi knew Lu Qingyi; Xiao¡¯s mother naturally didn¡¯t consider this.

    "No, Mom."

    Xiao Yi shook his head, claiming. He wasn¡¯t envious just extremely jealous.

    Jealous of Xu Boyan, who had Lu Qingyi.

    "Be sure to find such a beautiful daughter-in-law for me in the future."

    People naturally tend to prefer beautiful things, and Xiao¡¯s mother was no exception.

    Xiao didn¡¯t give it much thought, he just casually agreed, "Mhm."

    However, his mind was elsewhere. He wasn¡¯t sure how long it would take to forget someone he loved.

    If he couldn¡¯t forget her, and if he had no chances with her, then maybe he wouldn¡¯t consider getting into a relationship again.

    "Do you want some?"

    Xu Boyan was holding the fries, cola, dried mango, and milk tea, while Lu Qingyi was hugging a large tub of popcorn. She asked Xu Boyan.

    Xu Boyan chuckled: "Will you feed me?"

    "Open your mouth."

    Xu Boyan opened his mouth as Lu Qingyi fed him some popcorn, he teasingly bit her hand in response.

    Lu Qingyi glared at him.

    "Did you receive the admission letter from Hardrick?"

    Lu Qingyi turned around and happened to see Xiao Yi, she casually asked him. Her tone was plain.

    She had a list of students admitted to Hardrick. She knew that Lu Jiayue had secured enough marks to be admitted, but he was rejected.

    "Yes, I received it the day before yesterday."

    Xiao Yi was slightly taken aback, then he pretended to be calm and responded.

    He did not expect Lu Qingyi to initiate a conversation with him, even though it might just be a casual question. S~ea??h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Admission letters from Hardrick tend to arrive a bit earlier than most schools.

    "Congratulations."

    Lu Qingyi nodded and said nothing more.

    "Did you receive the admission letter from the medical college?"

    Xiao Yi took a deep breath and asked softly.

    He felt his question was superfluous, but he still wanted to ask, wanted to talk more to Lu Qingyi.

    "Yes."

    Lu Qingyi nodded, her tone particularly cold.

 Chapter 136: A quite coincidental coincidence_1

    Chapter 136: A quite coincidental coincidence_1"Hey kiddo, when did you receive the admission notice?"

    Xu Boyan gently rubbed Lu Qingyi¡¯s head, asking gently.

    She had gotten the admission letter and this little brat didn¡¯t even tell him.

    "Ah, I forgot. I received it this morning, it¡¯s nothing that important."

    Only then did Lu Qingyi remember she hadn¡¯t mentioned it to Xu Boyan.

    She genuinely forgot, as it really wasn¡¯t anything particularly significant; she had casually thrown the admission letter on the sofa.

    "The movie¡¯s about to start."

    Xu Boyan glanced at Xiao Yi, then took Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand and went into the cinema.

    Nothing particularly important?

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s remark hit Xiao Yi like a bucket of cold water- icy cold. S~ea??h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    What mattered to him didn¡¯t mean anything to Lu Qingyi.

    Xiao Yi knew. If Lu Qingyi wanted to, she could have gotten an admission notice from Hardrick, not from the medical college.

    Yes, if Lu Qingyi looked down on Hardrick, how much value could an admission letter from a medical college have in her eyes?

    "Xiao Yi, is that your classmate?"

    Xiao¡¯s mother suddenly understood why Xiao Yi was spacing out.

    "No, she¡¯s from my school."

    Xiao Yi shook his head and replied.

    "Dating in high school." Xiao¡¯s mother let out a sigh.

    "Yes."

    "Is that guy also from your high school?"

    Xiao¡¯s father asked. The man seemed more like someone who had already entered society.

    "He¡¯s the snack shop owner," Xiao Yi informed.

    "Snack... Shop owner? She wasn¡¯t bribed with candy, was she?"

    Xiao¡¯s mother was slightly startled. From just Xu Boyan¡¯s demeanor, one would not associate him with a snack shop owner.

    A student dating a snack shop owner was unheard of. The snack shop must have lots of snacks; he wouldn¡¯t have used snacks and candy to deceive a young girl, would he?

    "They have a good relationship."

    Xiao Yi shook his head and said.

    In fact, Xu Boyan did use candy to trick Lu Qingyi.

    Yes, with "White Rabbit" milk candy.

    "Young girls these days... sigh, what can you say?"

    It was clear that Xiao¡¯s mother harbored some distrust.

    There were many cases of high school girls being kept by mature men; she had also heard a lot about these.

    Xiao¡¯s mother didn¡¯t believe that a girl who could get into university would willingly date a snack shop owner with no credentials.

    Yes, in her understanding, the snack shop owner was usually an uneducated person.

    Most girls were driven by money...

    "Mom, don¡¯t talk nonsense. Qingyi is excellent, they are together because they like each other. She¡¯s the heiress of the Lu Group, she doesn¡¯t lack that little money."

    Xiao Yi spoke with a slight sense of helplessness. The girl he liked was definitely the best. He didn¡¯t want anyone to talk bad about Lu Qingyi, not even his own mother.

    Where did Lu Qingyi show any signs of vanity? If she were that kind of person, why didn¡¯t she get into Hardrick?

    There are quite a lot of wealthy students in Hardrick, who have received higher education and naturally have good grades.

    If she really was with Xu Boyan for money, why would she choose a snack shop owner over a company CEO?

    ¡ª¡ª

    The cinema was air-conditioned, quite cold; compared to the outside it was a freezer in contrast to a steamer.

    "Cold?"

    Xu Boyan held the girl¡¯s hand tighter, asking softly.

    "Not cold."

    Lu Qingyi shook her head. She wasn¡¯t afraid of the cold, but she was extremely scared of heat.

    She could withstand the cold, but she really couldn¡¯t stand the heat sometimes.

    After finding their seats, Lu Qingyi and Xu Boyan sat down. Xu Boyan embraced Lu Qingyi, while she popped popcorn into her mouth.

    She used to enjoy watching movies alone, buying a bucket of popcorn to eat. She didn¡¯t feel lonely but rather it felt like a pleasure.

    She really was too busy in the past that the time taken to watch a movie had become a rare enjoyment.

    Now that she had company to go to the movies, she felt that a lot was different.

    Xiao Yi and his parents entered the cinema and were surprised to find Xu Boyan and Lu Qingyi sitting right in front of them.

    Was it really this coincidental?

    "I¡¯m not staying in Yiyuan anymore."

    Lu Qingyi suddenly said.

    If Wen Linyu could come to her residence this morning, there would definitely be more chances in the future. She didn¡¯t want to have too much interaction with Wen Linyu.

    "Where do you want to stay?"

    Xu Boyan was slightly surprised, rubbing the girl¡¯s head as he questioned.

    Lu Qingyi had just moved to Yiyuan and she didn¡¯t want to stay anymore?

    "Let me think."

    Lu Qingyi popped some more popcorn into her mouth, her words a little muffled.

    She owned many properties in Kyoto. Sometimes choosing a place to stay could be quite a headache.

    "You can come to my place."

    Xu Boyan suggested.

    "No thank you, it¡¯s quite nice to live alone."

    Lu Qingyi shook her head.

    She had always been used to living alone and wasn¡¯t accustomed to living with others. Even though she and Xu Boyan were in a romantic relationship, she wasn¡¯t prepared to cohabitate.

    Cohabitation wouldn¡¯t necessarily lead to anything happening, but she still wanted to wait a while longer. She hadn¡¯t been with Xu Boyan for long.

    "As you wish."

    Xu Boyan would not force Lu Qingyi. He nodded lightly.

    "Xu Boyan, why do you want me to go to the medical school?"

    Lu Qingyi suddenly asked, her eyes filled with queries and uncertainties.

    It did not matter what university it was to her because Xu Boyan had said it, so she thought about going to the medical school.

    She had already finished university; it didn¡¯t matter what she studied now.

    "Because the apartment I bought is next to the medical school."

    Xu Boyan chuckled lightly, rubbing the girl¡¯s head as he explained.

    Lu Qingyi: "..."

    Did he think she would believe this?

    With Xu Boyan¡¯s status, buying a house next to a university would be a matter of minutes. How could it possibly be because there was an apartment next to the medical school?

    Xiao Yi was staring at the backs of Lu Qingyi and Xu Boyan, his fists clenched tight, teeth gritted.

    So Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t care for Hardrick and would rather go to a lower-ranking medical school, all because of Xu Boyan.

    How much did Lu Qingyi love Xu Boyan? She was even willing to give up such a great opportunity for him.

    Hardrick, a place so many people dream of, even Lu Jiayue was eager to get into Hardrick. Didn¡¯t Lu Qingyi ever feel tempted?

    "Don¡¯t believe it?" Xu Boyan raised an eyebrow and smirked.

    Lu Qingyi shook her head ¨C of course she did not believe something like this.

    "I¡¯ve invested in the medical school, so you don¡¯t have to worry about having grievances later. The whole school will stand by your side."

    Xu Boyan rubbed Lu Qingyi¡¯s head; his gaze full of indulgence.

 Chapter 137 heard itâ€™s suitable for dating for young couples_1

    Chapter 137: 137 heard it¡¯s suitable for dating for young couples_1He was the only investor in the medical school and had significant control.

    After Lu Qingyi attended the medical school, he could know and solve any of her troubles at the first moment.

    His girl should never be wronged.

    Studying medicine is quite good too.

    As an investor, he had the opportunity to stand up for his girl without revealing his identity.

    "Huh?"

    Lu Qingyi was a little stunned, but she quickly realized.

    Investing in a university by Xu Boyan is a common thing.

    Just like she is the major investor of Hardrick.

    "You can swagger around. I¡¯ll cover for you."

    Xu Boyan said, his eyes filled with indulgence for Lu Qingyi.

    No matter what Lu Qingyi wanted to do, he would pamper her and help Lu Qingyi handle it.

    "Okay."

    Lu Qingyi laughed, her eyes filled with starlight.

    The most beautiful words of love she had heard all came from Xu Boyan¡¯s mouth.

    An investor?

    Xiao Yi was puzzled. He knew what an investor was, which is simply spending a lot of money.

    So, what exactly is Xu Boyan¡¯s identity?

    Tang Yaxin said that Xu Boyan was from Kyoto. They grew up together. Tang Yaxin¡¯s family background was good, so Xu Boyan shouldn¡¯t be too bad, right?

    Mr. and Mrs. Xiao didn¡¯t notice that Lu Qingyi and Xu Boyan were sitting in the front, nor did they notice the change in Xiao Yi¡¯s emotions. They watched the movie quietly.

    And quietly discussed for a bit.

    When the movie ended, neither Lu Qingyi or Xu Boyan moved. They quietly waited for everyone to leave. They weren¡¯t in a hurry to leave and would wait until the last.

    "Qingyi, your sister didn¡¯t get into Hardrick."

    Xiao Yi didn¡¯t leave either, he just sat and watched Xu Boyan and Lu Qingyi prepare to leave. He suddenly stood up and said.

    He wanted to talk to Lu Qingyi, but didn¡¯t know what to talk about.

    "It was expected."

    Lu Qingyi glanced back at Xiao Yi, her eyebrows furrowing imperceptibly.

    After she moved to Kyoto, no one had mentioned Jiayue Lu to her. Of course, she didn¡¯t want to hear any news about Jiayue Lu either.

    She was an irrelevant person.

    "Her score reached the cut-off line, and even exceeded it by two points."

    Xiao Yi was surprised by Lu Qingyi¡¯s reaction. He took a deep breath and continued to speak.

    Why was Lu Qingyi so sure?

    Lu Qingyi asked back, "So what?"

    If she wanted, even the science-genius Xiao Yi wouldn¡¯t be accepted by Hardrick. Exceeding the cut-off line by two points meant nothing.

    "Someone who scored one point lower than Jiayue Lu was admitted."

    Xiao Yi was puzzled. Jiayue Lu clearly scored one point higher than the other person, so why was the person with the lower score admitted, but Jiayue Lu was not?

    This seemed totally against common sense and couldn¡¯t be explained.

    "What I said wasn¡¯t nonsense."

    Lu Qingyi smiled lightly a corner of her mouth curved up.

    She was not the kind of person who brags. Anything she said was not a joke. S~ea??h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Xiao Yi paused, suddenly remembering what Lu Qingyi had said, Jiayue Lu couldn¡¯t possibly get into Hardrick.

    Impossible?

    How absolute was the way she put it.

    With that, Lu Qingyi led Xu Boyan out of the cinema, leaving Xiao Yi still standing there in a daze.

    Did Lu Qingyi mean that she had done something?

    "Kid, aren¡¯t you going to explain to me?"

    Xu Boyan looked back at Lu Qingyi, the corners of his mouth twitching up a bit.

    It seemed that Lu Qingyi had a lot of different identities. She even had a say in the matter of Hardrick. They could just refuse a good student based on her will.

    Lu Qingyi said, "I know the principal of Hardrick."

    Well, there¡¯s really nothing wrong with this statement.

    Just then, Lu Qingyi¡¯s phone in her bag rang. She took out her phone and glanced at it, her eyebrows furrowing.

    Some people really can¡¯t be mentioned. Speak of the devil, and he shall appear.

    Now, a call came.

    "You answer the phone. I¡¯ll go buy you cotton candy."

    Xu Boyan pointed at the popcorn stand in the distance and said, then turned and walked over.

    "Hey girl, it¡¯s been a while huh."

    Lun Boyan chuckled as soon as he spoke.

    Lu Qingyi: "..."

    "I heard you came to Kyoto. Why didn¡¯t you come see this old man?"

    "...I don¡¯t want to."

    "Ei Ya, why are you so heartless? This old man misses you."

    Lu Qingyi: "....."

    You probably don¡¯t miss me, Lu Qingyi thought, chuckling dryly many times in her heart.

    "If you have something to say, say it. If not, I¡¯m hanging up."

    Lu Qingyi rubbed her temples and said. Her intuition told her that Lun Boyan calling her would definitely not be good news.

    "When will the money be in place? I want to start preparing, the freshman will be coming to school soon."

    Lun Boyan got straight to the point. His heart was still set on the tempting things Lu Qingyi had mentioned last time.

    He wanted them all, without leaving a single one out.

    "Old man, where is your face?"

    Lu Qingyi laughed coldly and said mockingly.

    She was rather speechless. At the time, she had said so much, but this old man was always showing off, refusing to loosen up.

    And now? She only gave Lun Boyan a signature of June, and the old man finally let go, but shamelessly wanted to have all the previous things.

    This was really taking shamelessness to the extreme.

    "Eiya, where can a face be as important as a building?"

    His old face wasn¡¯t worth much money. A building is the real thing worth money.

    Lu Qingyi: "..."

    No face is invincible in the world.

    "I¡¯ll give it to you in an hour."

    Headache, Lu Qingyi pressed on her temple. It¡¯s quite irritating.

    As soon as Lu Qingyi hung up the phone, Xu Boyan came over with a pink cotton candy.

    "Only pink ones are left."

    Xu Boyan handed the cotton candy to Lu Qingyi and said.

    Knowing that Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t like pink very much, so he found an excuse.

    Pink is the symbol of sweetness, tenderness, and cuteness, and he hoped that his girl could always be cute.

    Because cute girls are the happiest.

    Lu Qingyi:"..."

    Her eyes aren¡¯t blind!

    Her gaze fell on the place where they were selling cotton candy. There were people buying colorful cotton candy there. So why did the boss say there was only pink left?

    Was the boss lying or was Xu Boyan lying?

    Xu Boyan followed Lu Qingyi¡¯s gaze and embarrassedly rubbed his nose. His first lie was easily seen through.

    He was in a pretty tough spot.

    Xu Boyan said, "Pink is suitable for dating couples."

    He didn¡¯t intend to buy pink for Lu Qingyi at first, but after hearing the cotton candy seller say that pink is suitable for dating couples, he bought the pink one.

    "Couple outfits would be even more suitable."

    Lu Qingyi chuckled. She suddenly thought Xu Boyan was very cute.

    Couple outfits?

    Xu Boyan suddenly came to his senses. He slapped his forehead regretfully. How could he have not thought of wearing couple outfits with Lu Qingyi before?

 Chapter 138 Boyan Xu, I like you_1

    Chapter 138: 138 Boyan Xu, I like you_1Lu Qingyi laughed as she took a bite of the cotton candy. Its sweet taste spread across her mouth, reaching her heart.

    She always had a sweet tooth. She had eaten cotton candy before, but this time, Lu Qingyi felt it was the sweetest ever.

    Perhaps because the cotton candy was bought by Xu Boyan.

    "Do you want some?"

    Lu Qingyi offered the cotton candy to Xu Boyan¡¯s mouth.

    Xu Boyan smirked and bit into where Lu Qingyi had bitten before.

    It was sweet.

    "Very sweet."

    Xu Boyan laughed, his gaze towards Lu Qingyi indulgent. It wasn¡¯t clear whether he was talking about the cotton candy or Lu Qingyi.

    He didn¡¯t like sweets, but for Lu Qingyi¡¯s sake, he was willing to develop a taste for them.

    "Xu Boyan, I like you."

    Lu Qingyi looked up, her gaze on Xu Boyan held sincerity.

    She wasn¡¯t a hesitant person; she could easily profess her love, despite being a little shy.

    "I like you too."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s confession was so sudden, Xu Boyan lowered his gaze to meet the girl¡¯s eyes.

    His eyes wandered onto her irresistibly red lips, causing his Adam¡¯s apple to bob involuntarily.

    They were too tempting.

    Xu Boyan slowly lowered his head, inch by inch approaching her lips. Slowly, he kissed Lu Qingyi on her inviting red lips.

    At first, it was a gentle peck, like a dragonfly touching water. But little by little, Xu Boyan deepened the kiss, greedily taking in Lu Qingyi¡¯s breath.

    The sudden kiss caught Lu Qingyi completely off guard. Her mind went blank as she obediently closed her eyes.

    Her instincts led her to wrap her arms around Xu Boyan¡¯s waist, holding him tight, clumsily responding to him.

    In that moment, all their surroundings were forgotten, even the cotton candy fell to the ground.

    It felt as if time had been paused, everything else faded into the background, leaving only the two people passionately kissing.

    The air was sweet.

    "Very sweet."

    Lu Qingyi felt like she was struggling for breath when Xu Boyan finally broke the kiss.

    He licked his lips in satisfaction, his face full of amusement.

    "You..."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s ear tips were red, she slightly lowered her head.

    Feeling quite shy.

    "Let¡¯s go."

    Xu Boyan held the girl¡¯s hand, their fingers intertwined. He led her forward at a slow pace.

    "Where are we going?"

    As they strolled along the bustling streets, Lu Qingyi tilted her head to look at Xu Boyan.

    Actually, she really enjoyed walking hand in hand with Xu Boyan.

    "To buy couple outfits."

    Xu Boyan lowered his gaze, laughing at the girl. He wanted to wear a couple¡¯s outfit with his beloved.

    "Sounds good." Lu Qingyi smirked, "Can we go to this store?" Sear?h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Lu Qingyi pointed to a small retail shop.

    She wasn¡¯t picky about clothes, usually too lazy to shop, most of her clothes were gifts from others.

    "Sure."

    Even though his clothes were always custom-made, if Lu Qingyi asked for it, he didn¡¯t mind wearing less expensive street clothing.

    As long as it was something Lu Qingyi wanted, even if it were the stars in the sky, he would pluck them down for her.

    Tang Yaxin and her friends walked out of a shopping mall and saw Xu Boyan and Lu Qingyi walking into a small clothing shop.

    The shopping bags in her hand slipped and fell to the ground.

    Xu Boyan and Lu Qingyi.

    "Xinxin, what happened?"

    Her friends looked at Tang Yaxin confused, their eyes full of concern.

    Tang Yaxin got together with Hardrick, she should be happy, but she had not seen a genuine smile on Tang Yaxin¡¯s face.

    They didn¡¯t know why Tang Yaxin suddenly moved to a small place, and she wouldn¡¯t tell them the reason why.

    All they knew was that Tang Yaxin lost her smile after coming back and seemed melancholy, withdrawn, and sad every day.

    "Xixi, my heart hurts a lot."

    Tang Yaxin clutched her chest, squatted slightly. Tears welled up in her eyes.

    It was a true pain, so much that it felt suffocating.

    "What happened? What¡¯s wrong?"

    Ling Xi squatted down anxiously, her face full of worry.

    She didn¡¯t know what happened to Tang Yaxin, assuming she was having health problems.

    "It¡¯s that kind of pain... an indescribable pain..."

    Tang Yaxin cried, covering her face.

    Xu Boyan really, really liked Lu Qingyi. He was willing to accompany her walking into those inexpensive stores.

    She didn¡¯t look down on anyone, but Xu Boyan, who always wore custom-made clothing, seemed cheap when compared to ordinary clothing.

    "What on earth is going on? I¡¯m so worried."

    Ling Xi¡¯s voice was anxious.

    "The person I like doesn¡¯t like me."

    After crying her heart out, Tang Yaxin finally spoke, her voice choked with sobs.

    Ever since she came of age, she had been lingering behind Xu Boyan. Even though Xu Boyan always seemed disinterested in her, she thought she was happy.

    As long as she could see Xu Boyan, she was happy.

    There were never any women around Xu Boyan, she was the only one allowed to be close to him.

    She assumed that Xu Boyan had at least some feelings for her, even if just a tiny bit was already extremely good.

    But in the end, Xu Boyan didn¡¯t have even the smallest place for her in his heart.

    She completely understood now. If her elder brother were not Tang Gaozhuo, if Tang Gaozhuo weren¡¯t Xu Boyan¡¯s brother, if Tang Gaozhuo weren¡¯t her elder brother, then she would have no chance of getting close to Xu Boyan.

    She should have understood a long time ago, but she had been deceiving herself.

    "Boyan is such a cold person. He¡¯s not right for you. Let him go, okay?"

    Ling Xi wiped away Tang Yaxin¡¯s tears, softly succinctly.

    Tang Yaxin liked Xu Boyan, she knew it all along.

    As an outsider, she clearly saw that Xu Boyan didn¡¯t like Tang Yaxin. She tried to persuade her in the past, but Tang Yaxin wouldn¡¯t listen. Stubbornly, she believed Xu Boyan could not be completely indifferent to her.

    Xu Boyan was handsome and wealthy, it was normal for people to like him. But Ling Xi believed that a man like him wasn¡¯t suitable for falling in love. He was just too cold.

    "He¡¯s just cold to me."

    Tang Yaxin shook her head, taking a deep breath.

    Everyone knew Xu Boyan was cold, no one had seen a gentle side to him, and no one could imagine what Xu Boyan would be like when he was gentle.

    She had seen Xu Boyan smile at Lu Qingyi, seen the indulgent gaze he had for Lu Qingyi, seen him do some trivial things for Lu Qingyi, seen the gentle side of Xu Boyan.

    However, Xu Boyan¡¯s gentleness was all for Lu Qingyi.

    "He¡¯s cold to everyone."

    Ling Xi patted Tang Yaxin¡¯s shoulder, trying to reassure her.

    The Xu Boyan Ling Xi knew was cold to everyone. He seldom smiled, was not gentle.

    She did not pick up on Tang Yaxin¡¯s implications, and of course, she could not guess what they were.

    Who would believe that a person, who had been cold for so many years, could be gentle?

 Chapter 139 Rabbit Couple Outfits_1

    Chapter 139: 139 Rabbit Couple Outfits_1"No, he¡¯s very gentle with his girlfriend. Xixi, do you know? I can even see the love in his eyes, even though it isn¡¯t for me."

    Tang Yaxin grabbed Ling Xi¡¯s hand, took a deep breath, and managed to squeeze out a dreary smile.

    Girlfriend?

    Ling Xi widened her eyes, staring incredulously at Tang Yaxin.

    Did she hear that right?

    Xu Boyan has a girlfriend?

    "Shocked, aren¡¯t you? I was too. All his gentleness is reserved for that girl. I wouldn¡¯t have believed that Xu Boyan could be gentle or that he had a girlfriend, and that he was the one who confessed, if I hadn¡¯t seen it myself."

    Tang Yaxin said, her gaze drifting into the distance, her voice tinged with sorrow.

    It was Xu Boyan¡¯s confession, and she unintentionally played the role of the matchmaker. She initially didn¡¯t want them to end up together, but she helped them get together in the end.

    Ling Xi was too shocked to say anything.

    Oh my god, she couldn¡¯t have misheard, right? Her ears are functioning properly, right?

    Ugh!

    Xu Boyan actually has a girlfriend!

    "...Xinxin, you¡¯re not joking, are you?"

    Ling Xi asked tentatively, taken aback.

    It felt like she was watching a horror movie.

    "She¡¯s very beautiful, more beautiful than me. She¡¯s very smart, smarter than me. She¡¯s very talented, more talented than me."

    Tang Yaxin didn¡¯t answer Ling Xi¡¯s question, but instead compared herself to Lu Qingyi.

    Admitting someone else¡¯s excellence isn¡¯t difficult. Lu Qingyi is excellent, and she would never deny that.

    Aside from her family background, Lu Qingyi seemed superior to her in every aspect.

    "Better than you? I find that hard to believe."

    Ling Xi blinked and said.

    Among girls of her age in Kyoto, Tang Yaxin was the best in every way - skilled in piano, chess, literature, and painting.

    Tang Yaxin said, "Her Chinese scores are perfect."

    Despite being an Arts student, she couldn¡¯t achieve full marks in Chinese. But Lu Qingyi, a Science student, could.

    "Don¡¯t scare me."

    Ling Xi stood there in a daze.

    Full marks in other subjects would not be a surprise, but those who could get full marks in Chinese were freaks.

    A perfect score in a Chinese essay? What kind of immortal is this?

    "It¡¯s true."

    If she hadn¡¯t seen it herself, Tang Yaxin wouldn¡¯t have believed it either.

    She had seen Lu Qingyi¡¯s Chinese essays before. They were written beautifully, and couldn¡¯t be found anywhere online, eliminating the possibility of plagiarism.

    "How old is she?"

    Ling Xi suddenly asked curiously.

    In her mind, she was already imagining a scene where an older man was tricking a schoolgirl.

    "She¡¯s graduating from high school this year."

    Tang Yaxin wasn¡¯t sure of Lu Qingyi¡¯s age.

    Ling Xi: "..."

    Freak!

    But wait, nobody who¡¯s graduating this year scored full marks in their essays.

    "She entered the medical college with a score of 655 in Gaokao. She didn¡¯t answer the essay questions in Chinese or English."

    Before Ling Xi could express her doubts, Tang Yaxin spoke first.

    Despite having the ability to go to Hardrick, she chose to go to a medical college instead.

    Tang Yaxin had no idea what Lu Qingyi was thinking. She could have scored full marks but chose not to.

    Ling Xi: "..."

    What a freak indeed! Those completed sections added up to exactly 655. So, Xu Boyan¡¯s girlfriend skipped a possible full score?

    ¡ª¡ª

    "Do you have couple outfits?"

    Upon entering the clothing store, Lu Qingyi asked.

    "Yes, yes, we do!"

    The shopkeeper couldn¡¯t help but stare at Lu Qingyi and Xu Boyan, their combined beauty was breathtaking.

    "How about this one?"

    Lu Qingyi held two identical black and white shirts, asking Xu Boyan with a playful smile in her eyes.

    The two shirts were identical, with images of two rabbit heads printed on them, exceptionally cute.

    Xu Boyan: "..."

    Was he going to wear this type of clothing?

    "Don¡¯t you like it?"

    Lu Qingyi looked left and right, then shrugged.

    Her gaze at Xu Boyan was full of amusement, taking in his changing expressions.

    Xu Boyan: "Let¡¯s get this one."

    Despite his distaste for this type of clothing, if Lu Qingyi liked it, he would put it on, however much he disliked it.

    A disliked shirt was a minor thing.

    Lu Qingyi lifted her eyebrow: "Really?"

    She was initially just teasing Xu Boyan. She herself didn¡¯t particularly like this type of cutesy clothing either.

    "Yes, go change."

    Xu Boyan took the black shirt, asked for his size from the shopkeeper, and walked towards the changing room.

    Lu Qingyi watched silently as Xu Boyan entered the changing room.

    "Young girl, your boyfriend truly loves you."

    The shopkeeper covered her mouth and giggled, looking at Lu Qingyi with a warm smile.

    Having a boyfriend who is willing to wear such childish clothing for you is a very happy thing.

    This clearly shows how much he loves you.

    Lu Qingyi softly giggled and entered another changing room.

    Yes, Xu Boyan was really fond of her. It wasn¡¯t vanity, she truly realized it.

    When Lu Qingyi came out of the changing room after swapping shirts, Xu Boyan was already waiting for her.

    "You look beautiful."

    Xu Boyan stepped forward and gently held her hand. His girl always looked the best in his eyes.

    Lu Qingyi giggled, "You look handsome too."

    After paying for the shirts, the two of them walked out of the shop hand in hand.

    "Oh my god!"

    Across the street, Ling Xi was helping Tang Yaxin pick up a dropped shopping bag just as she saw Xu Boyan and Lu Qingyi.

    Unable to help herself, she exclaimed out loud.

    Was that Xu Boyan?

    Oh my god, it was too shocking. Xu Boyan was actually coming out of that type of shop, and what on earth was he wearing?

    A rabbit?

    Oh my god.

    Upon hearing Ling Xi¡¯s exclamation, Tang Yaxin followed Ling Xi¡¯s gaze and saw Xu Boyan and Lu Qingyi.

    The couple was wearing matching outfits, looking like an utterly ordinary young couple.

    "Isn¡¯t she beautiful?"

    Looking at the long-haired Lu Qingyi, Tang Yaxin paused slightly. She managed a faint smile and asked Ling Xi.

    She had always known Lu Qingyi would look great with long hair. But she turned out to be even more beautiful than she had imagined.

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    "Little girl, shall I cook for you when we get home?"

    Xu Boyan asked.

    Although the food out there tasted good, Xu Boyan still wanted to cook something for Lu Qingyi himself.

    "Okay, shall we go buy groceries?"

    Lu Qingyi nodded and asked.

    "Xu Yi¡¯s already bought them."

    He didn¡¯t want her going to the noisy market, so he had asked Xu Yi to buy groceries ahead of time.

    "Where are you staying at present?"

    Lu Qingyi asked, she knew Xu Boyan must have many residences in Kyoto, but she never asked him where he lived before.

    "The Seaview Villa."

    Xu Boyan replied.

    He had always liked the sea, and though he had a lot of real estate, he mostly lived in the Seaview Villa.

 Chapter 140 We are neighbors_1

    Chapter 140: 140 We are neighbors_1Lu Qingyi was lazily playing on her phone on the couch, while Xu Boyan was busy in the kitchen.

    It looked just like an old married couple.

    The man in the kitchen, the woman outside.

    "Kid, go to the supermarket and buy a bottle of soy sauce."

    Xu Yi forgot to buy soy sauce. Xu Boyan found out that they were short of soy sauce while he was cooking, so he shouted over towards the living room.

    He didn¡¯t want to tire out the kid, but he wanted even less for the kid to enter the kitchen.

    "Sure"

    Lu Qingyi lazily got up from the sofa, changed her shoes and opened the door to head out.

    Even though this was a villa area, a mini supermarket had been set up for the convenience of its residents.

    The supermarket was small, but it was all-inclusive, with everything one could need.

    Lu Qingyi was very familiar this place as she also owned a villa here.

    She had previously thought about inviting her grandma over, but there¡¯s no chance of that happening now.

    "Lu Qingyi."

    Just as Lu Qingyi was picking up the soy sauce and preparing to pay, a voice sounded from behind her.

    "Hmm?"

    Lu Qingyi turned around to see Ye Chenxuan, a slight frown appearing on her face.

    "What are you doing here?"

    Ye Chenxuan moved his gaze from Lu Qingyi¡¯s face to her hand, opening his mouth curiously to ask.

    Is she buying soy sauce?

    Does Lu Qingyi have relatives living here or what?

    "Is there a problem?"

    Lu Qingyi quirked an eyebrow as she retorted.

    Ye Chenxuan stared at Lu Qingyi. Only people with status and dignity could afford to live in Seaview Villa in Kyoto. Everyone here was either rich or noble.

    In Kyoto, where every inch of land was worth its weight in gold, it was a particularly extravagant thing to be able to buy a house here.

    For these affluent people from Jin City, buying a house in the center of Kyoto was also a particularly difficult thing, let alone a villa.

    He was able to get in thanks to being acquainted with the son of the small supermarket¡¯s owner, through whom he managed to get in for a look around. S§×arch* The NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "Are you cooking?"

    Ye Chenxuan stared at the bottle of soy sauce in Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand.

    "No."

    "Did you receive the admission notice from the medical school?"

    Knowing that Lu Qingyi was cool, Ye Chenxuan was not bothered by her manner and continued asking.

    "Hmm."

    "I¡¯m at the Normal University next to the medical college."

    Ye Chenxuan said, not being able to precisely explain why he had impulsively applied to the Normal University next to the medical college when filling out his college application.

    His grades were not high enough for the medical school. Maybe he had just settled for the next best thing?

    "Mmm."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s expression remained indifferent; she wasn¡¯t interested in Ye Chenxuan¡¯s affairs. After bypassing Ye Chenxuan and paying for her things, she left.

    "Hey, you know her?"

    Ye Chenxuan¡¯s buddy patted his shoulder and asked.

    He would often help his father in the small supermarket when he had nothing to do. He¡¯d seen Lu Qingyi many times but, due to her cold and aloof demeanour, he had never dared to approach her.

    People who were good-looking were always popular.

    "We were high school classmates."

    Ye Chenxuan replied.

    Even though they¡¯d only been classmates for a few months, they were still considered high school classmates, right?

    "Are you messing with me? You¡¯re from Jin City!"

    Liang Zhou¡¯s mouth twitched, and he looked at Ye Chenxuan with a particularly disdainful expression.

    He had seen Lu Qingyi three years ago, and she had always lived in the Seaview Villa area, coming over here every two to three days to buy stuff.

    Ye Chenxuan was from Jin City and had always attended high school in Jin City High School No. 1. How could he possibly have such a connection with Lu Qingyi?

    Anyway, he didn¡¯t believe it.

    "What¡¯s the point in lying to you?"

    Ye Chenxuan asked, genuinely puzzled.

    Was it really so unbelievable that he and Lu Qingyi were high school classmates?

    "A person who grew up in Kyoto must be insane to go to Jin city for high school."

    Liang Zhou remarked.

    He was under the impression that Lu Qingyi was from Kyoto, a not-so-old girl who owned her own villa in Seaview Villa.

    Generally speaking, she was a Kyoto native and must come from a family with a decent financial background.

    Who would think that a girl from another city could earn her own money to buy a villa?

    "She is from Jin City, and she is actually Lu Jiayue¡¯s biological sister."

    Ye Chenxuan was shocked by Liang Zhou¡¯s reply.

    He had told Liang Zhou about Lu Jiayue, and Liang Zhou was familiar with the name Lu Jiayue.

    Liang Zhou said, "She has a villa here..."

    Ye Chenxuan: "???"

    He should not have heard wrongly, right?

    ¡ª¡ª

    "I forgot to tell you about the supermarket, you¡¯re so smart, kiddo."

    Xu Boyan patted his head, somewhat annoyed at himself for forgetting, but seeing the soy sauce in Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand, he sighed with relief.

    He only realized after Lu Qingyi was out of the door that he didn¡¯t tell her the location of the supermarket. When he tried to call her, he found her phone lying on the sofa.

    That was really frustrating.

    What if the kid got lost?

    "I know where it is."

    Lu Qingyi passed over the bottle of soy sauce to Xu Boyan, shrugged her shoulders and said.

    Well, she was not unfamiliar with this place at all.

    "Wash your hands. Dinner¡¯s ready."

    Xu Boyan walked into the kitchen and called out to Lu Qingyi over his shoulder.

    The dishes were ready quickly. Xu Boyan¡¯s cooking skills had improved a lot, as his dishes were aromatic and full of flavor.

    "You¡¯ve improved."

    Lu Qingyi chuckled.

    Meeting Xu Boyan made her realize her luck. This man was always spoiling her.

    "Eat more, don¡¯t be a picky eater."

    Xu Boyan served food into Lu Qingyi¡¯s bowl. Although he was saying that, he ended up serving all the dishes she liked.

    "Okay."

    Lu Qingyi also served a chopstickful of food for Xu Boyan.

    The two of them shared a smile. The air was sweet.

    When two people who loved each other were together, whatever they did was delightful, the air was filled with a sweet scent.

    Turns out when two parallel lines intertwine, it signals the beginning of happiness.

    People say that parallel lines can never intersect, but nobody talks about the kind of sparks that would fly the moment parallel lines cross each other.

    This was the case for Xu Boyan and Lu Qingyi. They were originally parallel lines that happened to intersect.

    After dinner, it was Xu Boyan who cleaned up the table and washed the dishes.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s duty was to cosy up on the sofa watching TV, feeling completely contented.

    "Where are you going to stay tonight?"

    After finishing washing the dishes, Xu Boyan came out of the kitchen to ask the girl.

    The night had fallen completely. He wanted to keep the girl with him, but he also knew that she wouldn¡¯t be willing to.

    "Ah, next door maybe."

    Lu Qingyi averted her gaze, pondered for a while before responding.

    Coincidentally, the villa she purchased was right next to Xu Boyan¡¯s.

    Isn¡¯t that nice? They could be neighbors.

    "Next door?"

    Xu Boyan¡¯s tone was somewhat hesitant. He remembered that the villa next door was sold three years ago, so by saying next door, did Lu Qingyi mean...

    "That¡¯s my place." Lu Qingyi smiled at Xu Boyan, "We¡¯re actually neighbors."

    Sometimes, things coincidentally turned out this way, and she was beaming.

    Xu Boyan: "..."

    Weirdly, he felt a slight twinge in his heart. Lu Qingyi had been living next door all this time and he had absolutely no idea about it.

    If he had been more attentive, would he have met Lu Qingyi sooner?

 Chapter 141 Wishing you and Xu Boyan happiness_1

    Chapter 141: 141 Wishing you and Xu Boyan happiness_1"I bought this place three years ago, and I often live here. It¡¯s a regret that I met you so late."

    Lu Qingyi also felt a bit regretful. Despite being so close to each other, it was a surprise she met him so late.

    Lu Qingyi wondered, if she had met Xu Boyan earlier, would those years have been happier for her?

    "It¡¯s a great pity that I met you this late."

    Xu Boyan stepped forward and embraced Lu Qingyi. His chin rested on top of her head, his voice full of regret.

    It was indeed a regret where he missed Lu Qingyi¡¯s sixteenth birthday and didn¡¯t accompany her as she grew up.

    The light in the villa district was brilliantly lit, Xu Boyan and Lu Qingyi walked side by side on the small path. The distance between them was close, but they walked very slowly.

    The light shone on them, their shadows elongating far behind them.

    "My young friend, let¡¯s get married."

    Xu Boyan held her hand, turning her body to face him, making eye contact with those clear eyes.

    Xu Boyan spoke very seriously, in a way he had never done before.

    He had never thought about dating or marriage before. He thought he wouldn¡¯t have feelings for anyone but had never thought about being unable to meet the right person.

    He wanted to bind her tightly by his side, he wanted to spend a lifetime with her, he wished to appear on the same household registration book as her.

    "I¡¯m not old enough."

    Lu Qingyi spoke quietly, her voice tinged with a hint of regret.

    The legal age for marriage in the country is 22 for males and 20 for females. One cannot get married under the legal age.

    She is only nineteen, not yet twenty.

    "I will wait for you to grow up."

    Xu Boyan leaned in and kissed her forehead softly.

    He would wait. He could wait for Lu Qingyi to grow up.

    The proposal was kind of sudden today, without any sense of ritual, no flowers, no diamond ring...

    His girl deserved the best. His proposal wouldn¡¯t be so rash, he just wanted to voice his intentions earlier, to test the waters with her.

    "Okay."

    Xu Boyan smiled lightly.

    The words he said suddenly made her heart flutter.

    She wanted to be with Xu Boyan forever.

    The moonlight was beautiful, but Xu Boyan thought the girl in his arms was even more beautiful. He leaned down to kiss her lovely, tempting lips.

    A myriad of words were contained in their passionate kiss.

    Under the streetlamp, the handsome man and the beautiful woman embraced and kissed each other. Their figures were elongated, forming a picturesque scene.

    Ye Chenxuan and Liang Zhou, each holding a bottle of beer, came out of the supermarket and witnessed this scene.

    Ye Chenxuan was so shocked that he dropped the beer bottle in his hand. His eyes wide open in astonishment.

    The beer bottle made a crisp sound as it hit the ground, startling the couple caught in their passionate kiss.

    "Eh, we didn¡¯t see anything..."

    Liang Zhou tugged Ye Chenxuan, his face filled with an awkward smile.

    It was indeed awkward to interrupt others this way.

    "Lu Qingyi..."

    Ye Chenxuan called Lu Qingyi¡¯s name but didn¡¯t know what to say.

    He just felt a pang in his heart.

    No, he was supposed to be in love with Lu Jiayue. It had always been Lu Jiayue, so why did seeing Lu Qingyi with someone else cause him heartache?

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s cheeks reddened slightly. She held onto Xu Boyan¡¯s hand tightly, her heart pounding in her chest like a frightened deer.

    Yet, on the outside, she seemed extraordinarily calm.

    "You can just drop me off here."

    Lu Qingyi raised her eyes to Xu Boyan as they approached the last few steps to her place.

    She was pretty shy, actually.

    "I¡¯ll only feel at ease when I see you enter."

    Xu Boyan ruffled Lu Qingyi¡¯s hair, his voice exceptionally gentle.

    The villa district was very safe. It wasn¡¯t that he didn¡¯t trust it, he just wanted to spend a bit more time with her.

    The two ignored Ye Chenxuan and Liang Zhou, they held hands and slowly walked forward.

    "You should go now, see you tomorrow."

    Lu Qingyi stood at the front door, waving her hand at Xu Boyan.

    Despite the fact it was such a short separation, she didn¡¯t wish for it.

    "See you tomorrow, goodnight my girl."

    Xu Boyan laughed softly, his voice filled with affectionate tenderness.

    Xu Boyan turned around and left, returning to his own villa.

    Lu Qingyi opened the door to her villa, watching as Xu Boyan left.

    Although they would see each other again after a night¡¯s rest, she still felt a particular reluctance to let him go.

    "Lu Qingyi."

    Just as Lu Qingyi was about to turn around, Ye Chenxuan¡¯s voice sounded from behind her.

    "Is there something?"

    Lu Qingyi seemed like a different person, her voice cold.

    Just a second ago she was a gentle girl in front of Xu Boyan.

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    Many words reaching the tip of his tongue but in the end, they turned into this single phrase.

    It was only when he saw Xu Boyan and Lu Qingyi kissing that he thoroughly awakened to the realization: he admired Lu Jiayue, but it was Lu Qingyi whom he liked.

    If you¡¯re in love, you should say it out loud. Ye Chenxuan thought, he couldn¡¯t do that.

    In the beginning, he had clearly stated that he liked Lu Jiayue. Now, just a few months later, he claimed to like Lu Qingyi.

    Wouldn¡¯t Lu Qingyi think of him as a playboy?

    "Thank you."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s tone softened, she was no longer cold and surprisingly, she gave Ye Chenxuan a small smile.

    Lu Qingyi stepped into the villa and closed the door. By doing so, she isolated herself from Ye Chenxuan,

    A gap as expansive as a chasm seemed to separate them, even though there were just two doors in between.

    "Give it to me."

    Ye Chenxuan grabbed the beer from Liang Zhou¡¯s hand, tilted his head and gulped down a large mouthful.

    A lot of beer poured out from the corner of his mouth.

    "What¡¯s wrong with you?"

    Liang Zhou didn¡¯t quite understand and he snatched back the beer bottle from Ye Chenxuan¡¯s hand.

    It was baffling what Ye Chenxuan was enacting.

    "Liang Zhou, I don¡¯t like Lu Jiayue, not at all...""

    Ye Chenxuan crouched down slowly, clutching his head as he spoke, his expression pained.

    Lu Qingyi was really good. Although he had never thought about being with Lu Qingyi, he felt that now he doesn¡¯t even have the courage to confess his feelings.

    The relationship between Lu Jiayue and Lu Qingyi wasn¡¯t the best, and he had previously proclaimed his love for Lu Jiayue, defending her in various situations.

    Now if he suddenly confessed his love for Lu Qingyi, wouldn¡¯t that make things even more awkward between the two sisters?

    Although Lu Qingyi seems not to ever care about it, but he can¡¯t trouble Lu Qingyi with problems either, can he?

    "Geez, weren¡¯t you saying all along how much you liked Lu Jiayue?"

    Liang Zhou was a bit baffled, the script had taken an odd turn.

    "Now I realise that my feelings for Lu Jiayue were only admiration. I made a big mistake mistaking admiration as love..."

    Ye Chenxuan said, his voice laced with melancholy.

    He thought he was in love before, without realizing that he had never truly loved Lu Jiayue at all.

    No wonder he never missed Lu Jiayue that much, never felt upset when she was close to other guys...

    It turns out, that wasn¡¯t love, hence he didn¡¯t harbor those feelings.

 Chapter 142: I hate someone, No reason_1

    Chapter 142: I hate someone, No reason_1"So, you don¡¯t happen to have a thing for Lu Qingyi, do you..."

    Liang Zhou hesitantly asked. He looked at the tightly closed door and then at Ye Chenxuan.

    He previously even thought that Ye Chenxuan liked Lu Jiayue, and hadn¡¯t considered this possibility.

    Ye Chenxuan: "Yes..."

    "Who else could be worse for you to fall for than Lu Qingyi? Do you know who her boyfriend is?"

    His eyes wide in disbelief, Liang Zhou stared at Ye Chenxuan. He had previously entertained the thought of being with Lu Qingyi but now, wouldn¡¯t dare.

    Beautiful girls always attract admirers, and Liang Zhou, naturally, isn¡¯t immune to a pretty face.

    While many may not know what Xu Boyan looks like, who in this villa complex doesn¡¯t know him?

    Xu Boyan is influential in Kyoto.

    Admittedly, he¡¯s somewhat intimidated by Xu Boyan.

    If he hadn¡¯t seen Xu Boyan in person, he wouldn¡¯t have imagined that the gentle man from before could be Xu Boyan.

    "I know, he¡¯s the convenience store owner at our school."

    Just from his clothing, Ye Chenxuan knew that Xu Boyan wouldn¡¯t be just a convenience store owner, but his understanding of Xu Boyan was limited to only this.

    Liang Zhou: "..."

    The convenience store owner at Jin City High School?

    Damn!

    Questioning what he heard, Liang Zhou didn¡¯t believe it was possible for Xu Boyan to be a convenience store owner.

    That was completely illogical. Ignoring his massive company to run a convenience store at Jin City High was simply inconceivable.

    "Are you sure you¡¯re not fooling around with me?"

    Liang Zhou asked as his mouth twitched slightly.

    Laughable, this joke isn¡¯t funny at all.

    Ye Chenxuan looked serious, "No."

    "His name is Xu Boyan¡ªdon¡¯t you know him?"

    Liang Zhou asked. Many people in Kyoto were familiar with Xu Boyan.

    "I know."

    Ye Chenxuan, naturally, would not connect this Xu Boyan with that Xu Boyan. He wasn¡¯t thinking too deeply about it.

    Liang Zhou: "..."

    Damn, how could Ye Chenxuan remain so calm?

    That is Xu Boyan we¡¯re talking about!

    Liang Zhou reminded him: "Kyoto¡¯s Xu Boyan."

    Ye Chenxuan: "..."

    Surprise was the only thing in his mind. He finally processed the shocking realization.

    No way, right?

    How could such a person possibly run a convenience store at Jin City High? sea??h th§× NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Ye Chenxuan: "...It can¡¯t be right?"

    It was too absurd.

    "If he was just a convenience store owner, how can he afford a villa here at Seaview Villa?"

    Liang Zhou countered.

    Although Seaview Villa is a villa complex, it has multiple tiers, and the two best villas were purchased by Xu Boyan and Lu Qingyi.

    He used to believe that Lu Qingyi was a rich heiress, so it made sense for her to afford the villa. Now, the revelation was quite a shock.

    Exactly, if Xu Boyan was just a convenience store owner, how could he afford a house in Kyoto? And even one of the best villas in Seaview Villa at that.

    ----

    Just as Lu Qingyi sat down on the sofa, her phone rang.

    It was an unknown number, Lu Qingyi immediately hung up without hesitation.

    Suddenly, the call came through again. She hung up, yet it rang once more¡ªit was a relentless cycle.

    Feeling irritated, Lu Qingyi slid to answer and turned on speaker.

    "Yiyi, why did you leave?"

    On the other end of the line was Wen Linyu. His tone was full of pain, as he stared incessantly at the closed door¡ªan unbearable heartache.

    He rang the doorbell for a long time with no one answering. He checked the security camera to see that Lu Qingyi hadn¡¯t returned since she left.

    She didn¡¯t come back.

    Wen Linyu knew, Lu Qingyi would never return to this home.

    Does she detest him to this extent?

    Wen Linyu lowered his head to his legs, placed his hands gently on top of them, and wore a desolate expression.

    Had it not been for that accident, had he not taken the injury for Lu Qingyi, perhaps she wouldn¡¯t even give him a second glance.

    Ruthless woman.

    Lu Qingyi remained silent and didn¡¯t hang up the phone, but her eyes brimmed with coldness.

    Heh.

    "Why do you despise me?"

    Wen Linyu asked, his voice was somewhat gravelly.

    Why must she despise him?

    He did nothing at all, he only wanted to see Lu Qingyi. He hadn¡¯t considered using his condition to force Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand.

    All he wanted was to see Lu Qingyi, that¡¯s it!

    But why does Lu Qingyi never even grant him a smile?

    Wen Linyu felt he hadn¡¯t done anything wrong.

    "I don¡¯t need a reason to dislike someone."

    Lu Qingyi spoke, her voice cold and devoid of emotion.

    She was always indifferent, never particularly fond of anyone, never too enthusiastic about anyone. Her dislike for Wen Linyu gradually came from a slow accumulation.

    She absolutely loathed being blackmailed.

    "Yiyi, tell me what you dislike about me, I can change."

    Wen Linyu¡¯s voice was almost pleading, it softened.

    His hands tightly gripped the phone, veins clearly visible. It was evident he was exerting a lot of force.

    Hearing those words "I despise you" uttered from the lips of the girl he liked felt as if he was being stabbed with a needle. He could barely breathe.

    It was suffocating.

    Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t respond. She emotionlessly hung up the phone.

    What did she dislike about Wen Linyu?

    If you dislike someone, you just do. There doesn¡¯t need to be a reason.

    When you despise someone, no matter what he changes, you still won¡¯t like him.

    The call was suddenly terminated. Wen Linyu was somewhat caught off guard as he set down his phone. His hand loosened, and the phone fell to the ground.

    Rejected his call again.

    "Young Master, let¡¯s go back. Miss Lu won¡¯t be coming back."

    As an outsider, Wen Bo could clearly see what was happening. He felt sorry for Wen Linyu, but Wen Linyu just didn¡¯t seem to get it.

    No, it wasn¡¯t that Wen Linyu didn¡¯t understand. He just didn¡¯t want to.

    With Lu Qingyi¡¯s attitude being as it is, Wen Linyu should wake up to reality.

    Why keep deceiving himself?

    "Wen Bo, I just wanted to see her."

    Wen Linyu spoke, his tone was somewhat self-deprecating.

    Could he not even see her?

    Lu Qingyi really was heartless.

    "Young Master, there are some things you should understand."

    Wen Bo shook his head helplessly. Wen Linyu clearly knew everything, he was just deceiving himself.

    Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t like Wen Linyu. This was as clear to Wen Linyu as it would¡¯ve been if he were looking into a mirror¡ªhe was merely too unwilling to admit it.

    All he wanted was to deceive himself and others.

    "Wen Bo, I don¡¯t want to understand. Why is it Xu Boyan?"

    Wen Linyu asked.

    Lu Qingyi was such an icy person. A warmer-hearted person would¡¯ve been a better match for her, but why did she choose Xu Boyan in the end?

    Xu Boyan was such a cold person. Two cold individuals together....!

    Wen Linyu didn¡¯t understand. Why was Lu Qingyi together with Xu Boyan?

 Chapter 143 I will always be good to you _1

    Chapter 143: 143 I will always be good to you _1"Young master, feelings are something that can¡¯t be explained clearly."

    Uncle Wen patted Wen Linyu¡¯s shoulder, his tone filled with helplessness.

    He has grown old now, and he sees through many things clearly. Some pairs that seem impossible can eventually end up together.

    And they can even last a long time.

    Who can explain clearly about feelings?

    No one can.

    Wen Linyu is still young, and he may not understand all this.

    "Uncle Wen, let¡¯s go back..."

    Wen Linyu held the wheelchair handles with both hands, he sighed heavily.

    In fact, he understood many things, but he just felt unwilling to, very unwilling.

    He had always saved the position of Lady Wen for Lu Qingyi, thinking that one day Lu Qingyi would see his good side, know how deep his feelings were.

    But alas, Lu Qingyi was heartlessly ruthless.

    The night got deeper, stretching Wen Linyu¡¯s shadow long and lonely.

    ¡ª¡ª

    When Lu Qingyi woke up in the morning, she happened to receive a text from Xu Boyan.

    [Kiddo, good morning, are you up? Come over for breakfast.]

    Lu Qingyi gently curved her lips, and a touch of happiness spread across her face.

    The best lifestyle is probably having someone you love, receiving a morning greeting from the one you love in the morning, a good night from them at night, and each meal prepared by them.

    Love doesn¡¯t need to be earth-shattering, tranquil simplicity is the best.

    [Just woke up.]

    Her fingers quickly tapped the keyboard, typing out these words and sending them.

    A smile danced on her lips.

    [Waiting for you.]

    Xu Boyan¡¯s reply came very quickly, almost instantly.

    Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t reply again, but got up to wash and dress.

    She couldn¡¯t wait to see Xu Boyan.

    "Kiddo, are you here?"

    Xu Boyan was already waiting at the door early. The normally cold him, immediately broke into a smile upon seeing Lu Qingyi.

    His smile, given only to Lu Qingyi, belonged solely to her.

    Lu Qingyi chuckled and walked up to give Xu Boyan a hug.

    Having someone waiting for you really felt blissful, she felt extremely satisfied.

    "These are all your favorites."

    Walking into the dining room, Xu Boyan pulled out a chair for Lu Qingyi and softly said.

    A table full of dishes, all Lu Qingyi¡¯s favorites.

    It was a breakfast prepared with great care.

    Feeling cherished, it felt really good.

    When she was alone before, everything seemed fine, but now with Xu Boyan, she realized that she just hadn¡¯t met the right person, and that¡¯s why she felt being alone was just fine.

    "Kiddo, what¡¯s wrong?"

    Tears had unknowingly fallen from Lu Qingyi¡¯s eyes, catching Xu Boyan all in a fluster. He hastily pulled out a tissue, clumsily wiping her eyes.

    Why did she suddenly cry?

    He had never seen Lu Qingyi cry before, and Xu Boyan was genuinely frightened. S~ea??h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Yao Meishu treated Lu Qingyi in such a way, but Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t shed a single tear. Now, for some inexplicable reason, she started to cry, and Xu Boyan was genuinely terrified.

    "It¡¯s okay, I was just moved all of a sudden."

    Lu Qingyi sniffled and cracked a smile.

    She rarely cried. Before, she always felt that crying was a sign of weakness. Now, she finally understood that there were times when one would want to cry when moved.

    There really are many kinds of crying.

    She hasn¡¯t cried for a long time, this was the first tear she shed in years.

    "Don¡¯t cry, I¡¯ll always be good to you."

    Xu Boyan gently wiped away Lu Qingyi¡¯s tears, his voice was exceptionally soft.

    Lu Qingyi must have suffered a lot in the past, now just getting a little bit of care from others, she easily gets moved.

    He felt a pain in his heart for her.

    "Alright."

    Lu Qingyi smiled.

    "Did I happen to come at a good time?"

    Lin Yuanhang was standing at the doorway, holding a box of beer, dumbfounded as he looked at the affectionate pair.

    "What happened?"

    Xu Boyan calmly resumed his seat, his voice reclaimed its coldness, and he looked at Lin Yuanhang with some disgust.

    Yep, it was disgust.

    "Fourth brother, I was thinking of having a gather-up at your place tonight..."

    Lin Yuanhang lifted a box of beer, an awkward smile on his face.

    Previously, they usually gathered at Xu Boyan¡¯s villa, which had a good location and great atmosphere.

    But now, it seemed impossible.

    Xu Boyan had a girlfriend now.

    "Not drinking, not having gatherings." I only want to accompany my girl.

    Xu Boyan swallowed the last sentence in his heart, his voice slightly cold, his gaze at Lin Yuanhang had no friendliness.

    Lin Yuanhang: "..."

    Indeed, Xu Boyan, now with a girlfriend, is willing to give up even his brothers.

    There¡¯s a saying that goes, ¡¯brothers are like limbs, but women are like clothes¡¯. But with Xu Boyan, it seems like ¡¯brothers are like clothes, but women are like limbs¡¯.

    He can abandon his brothers readily, but he cherishes the hell out of his girlfriend.

    "You can leave, remember to close the door."

    Xu Boyan glanced at Lin Yuanhang, hinted at the door¡¯s position with his chin, and his tone was particularly cold.

    Lin Yuanhang: "..."

    That¡¯s brutal, isn¡¯t he considerate of their brotherhood at all?

    "Sister-in-law... "

    Lin Yuanhang looked pitifully at Lu Qingyi, pleading in his eyes.

    As for why he addressed her as sister-in-law, it was because Lu Qingyi was significantly younger than him.

    Lu Qingyi: "???"

    What the heck?

    "Sister-in-law, I know you¡¯re kind..."

    Lin Yuanhang gazed at Lu Qingyi, eager to gain the privilege of staying.

    Lu Qingyi was somewhat confused: "What?"

    Kind?

    Where did Lin Yuanhang get the idea that she was kind? Lu Qingyi always felt there was some insincerity in this statement.

    "Sister-in-law, I even brought beer. I can¡¯t take it back, right?"

    Lin Yuanhang blinked his eyes at Lu Qingyi.

    "Oh, you can leave the beer here."

    Lu Qingyi frowned as she replied.

    Lin Yuanhang: "..."

    Hey, that wasn¡¯t what he meant. He just wanted to stay over and have a blast tonight.

    Xu Boyan lowered his head, chuckled a little and then affectionately looked at Lu Qingyi.

    His girlfriend was really adorable.

    "Sister-in-law, you definitely understand what I mean."

    Lin Yuanhang pitifully looked at Lu Qingyi, wishing he could cling to her legs.

    Ahhhhh, Lu Qingyi was definitely pretending not to understand, his hint was so obvious!

    "I don¡¯t understand."

    Lu Qingyi shook her head, she shrugged her shoulders and said.

    Alright, she actually did understand, but she didn¡¯t want to make Xu Boyan lose face.

    No matter why Xu Boyan rejected him, but since he did, she definitely couldn¡¯t agree.

    Lin Yuanhang: "..."

    Okay, he had forgotten that Lu Qingyi¡¯s temperament was equivalent to Xu Boyan¡¯s, similarly cold.

    With a sense of helplessness, he placed the box of beer at the door, followed Xu Boyan¡¯s instructions, closed the door and left.

 Chapter 144 Starting Day_1

    Chapter 144: 144 Starting Day_1Time flew by quickly, and it was soon time for the new semester. Lu Qingyi lounged lazily on her home sofa as Xu Boyan was packing her luggage.

    "You don¡¯t need to pack so much."

    Lu Qingyi glanced lazily at Xu Boyan and remarked.

    Xu Boyan was stuffing about everything he could think of into Lu Qingyi¡¯s suitcase.

    University students aren¡¯t necessarily required to live on campus, but they are obliged to do so during military training.

    "For the fifteen days of military training, you¡¯ll need to be well-prepared."

    Xu Boyan looked at the girl and continued to stuff items into the suitcase.

    Sunscreen, insoles, after-sun repair, moisturizer, facial cleanser, glucose, milk...

    Xu Boyan bought nearly everything he could think of for Lu Qingyi, fearing that she might run out.

    "I don¡¯t need it."

    Lu Qingyi shook her head.

    She¡¯d been through military training before, even during her university days. When she studied at Hardrick University, she had nothing with her during the training, but she made it through just fine.

    It really was unnecessary and felt unnecessarily complicated; everything just seemed excessive to Lu Qingyi.

    "Sweetie, if I pack it for you, you should use it."

    Xu Boyan stood up, gently rubbed Lu Qingyi¡¯s head and spoke very gently.

    Military training could be quite tough, he didn¡¯t want his girl to participate.

    "Should I apply for a leave for you?"

    With the intensive training under harsh sun, he hated to see his girl suffer.

    Xu Boyan stroked the girl¡¯¡¯s hair, placed a kiss on her forehead and his voice was surprisingly gentle.

    He was reluctant. Sear?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "No need, I can handle it."

    Lu Qingyi shook her head, not fond of special treatment. If she didn¡¯t want to do military training, she could find her way around it.

    "Alright, but let me know when you want to come back, so I can pick you up, okay?"

    Xu Boyan wouldn¡¯t force Lu Qingyi¡¯s decisions, he sighed lightly.

    ¡ª¡ª

    Medical College.

    Today was the first day of school, many cars were parked at the school gate and the campus was bustling with people coming and going.

    "Come on, kiddo."

    Xu Boyan opened the car door for Lu Qingyi and then went to fetch her suitcase from the trunk.

    Lu Qingyi stepped out of the car, looked at the words "Medical College" and seemed strangely indifferent.

    Not excited, not happy.

    She wore a white t-shirt and blue jeans today, with a black baseball cap on her head.

    She adjusted her cap, stepped into the Medical College campus, Xu Boyan trailed behind pulling the suitcase.

    "Freshman, right?"

    A guy holding a stack of pamphlets blocked Lu Qingyi¡¯s path and asked.

    "Mmhm."

    Lu Qingyi lifted the brim of her cap a bit to expose her eyes, then let out a mild "mmhm" with a cool voice.

    "Are you interested in joining the music club, junior sister?"

    Jia Licheng was taken aback by Lu Qingyi¡¯s appearance, but seeing Xu Boyan behind Lu Qingyi, he didn¡¯t dare to overthink.

    The first impression Lu Qingyi gave was simply astonishing.

    "Not interested."

    Lu Qingyi pulled her cap back down and bypassed Jia Licheng to continue forward.

    Club?

    Not interested.

    "Junior sister, how about joining our dance club? We have great perks in our club, weekly activities, funded parties...."

    An enthusiastic upperclasswoman rushed to Lu Qingyi, praising her club enthusiastically.

    Mainly because Lu Qingyi was so pretty, if they could recruit her, wouldn¡¯t they have plenty of members? The upperclasswoman suddenly thought that the dancing club could really use someone with Lu Qingyi¡¯s physique.

    "No, thank you."

    Lu Qingyi wasn¡¯t interested.

    Lu Qingyi declined all club recruitment offers, she planned not to join any clubs, too much of a hassle.

    "Kiddo, why aren¡¯t you joining?"

    Xu Boyan had been silent all the way. It wasn¡¯t until they arrived at the girls¡¯ dormitory building that he asked.

    It would be nice to engage in club activities and make more friends. Lu Qingyi was a bit cold and seemed to have few friends around her.

    "Too troublesome."

    Lu Qingyi shrugged.

    "As long as you¡¯re happy, which floor is your dorm on?"

    Xu Boyan smirked, his affectionate gaze drifted onto Lu Qingyi.

    "Oh my gosh, are they a couple?"

    "I¡¯m so envious, such a good-looking couple, both look top-notch."

    "What kind of fairy-tale love is this?"

    "I¡¯m so jealous! Look at the guy, I¡¯m almost falling for his look."

    "Isn¡¯t he just too gentle?"

    "..."

    "Fourth floor, Room 402."

    Lu Qingyi looked at the floors and spoke casually.

    "If you can¡¯t handle it, let me know and I¡¯ll pick you up, okay?"

    Xu Boyan looked at the floor and answered softly.

    Well, it was quite high and there was no elevator. He was afraid she¡¯d get tired.

    "No need to worry about me, dropping me here is fine. Can you go home first?"

    Lu Qingyi turned around and gave Xu Boyan a hug, smiling.

    "Let me take your suitcase up to your room."

    Boys were allowed to help bring suitcases up into the dormitory on the first day of university. With such a heavy suitcase, Xu Boyan wouldn¡¯t trust Lu Qingyi to handle it alone.

    "No need, I can do it myself."

    "Boys are allowed upstairs."

    Xu Boyan pinched Qingyi¡¯s cheek, thinking she wasn¡¯t aware.

    In high school, boys weren¡¯t allowed in girls¡¯ dorm floors, not even on the first and last day of the term.

    "I know, but the suitcase isn¡¯t heavy. Can you just go home first?"

    Lu Qingyi shook her head, she could manage this weight.

    In fact, Xu Boyan just attracted too much attention. In just a short while, many girls¡¯ eyes were on him, even some were itching to make a move.

    Some were holding their phones, looking like they wanted to ask for his WeChat or phone number.

    She didn¡¯t want Xu Boyan to be on campus for too long.

    "I¡¯m your boyfriend."

    Xu Boyan emphasized, slightly wrinkling his brows.

    "See for yourself."

    Lu Qingyi drew a deep breath and nodded towards Xu Boyan¡¯s surroundings.

    "Let me take the suitcase to your room, then I¡¯ll go back to the car and wait for you, okay?"

    Xu Boyan gave an exasperated smile, gently rubbing the girl¡¯s head.

    So the girl was jealous.

    Xu Boyan was quite happy to see Lu Qingyi getting jealous.

    "Sounds good."

    Lu Qingyi nodded.

    There must be a lot of girls in the dormitory, and Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t want Xu Boyan to stay long.

    "Brother, can we exchange WeChat?"

    A girl covered her face and ran over with her phone, her face flushing.

    Lu Qingyi: "..."

    Xu Boyan was standing right beside her and he had a girlfriend!

    All good-looking guys can be called "brother".

    "I have a girlfriend."

    Xu Boyan casually put his arm around Lu Qingyi¡¯s shoulder and planted a kiss on her lips as light as a touch from a dragonfly.

 Chapter 145 Lu Qingyi: Traditional Chinese Medicine_1

    Chapter 145: 145 Lu Qingyi: Traditional Chinese Medicine_1"No worries, I won¡¯t bother you, I don¡¯t have any motives, I just purely want to make a friend. This sister wouldn¡¯t mind, right?"

    The girl¡¯s gaze landed on Lu Qingyi. She gently bit her lower lip, her voice soft and timid.

    Lu Qingyi was wearing a baseball cap. She had lowered the brim so far that the girl could only make out her lips and nose.

    Xu Boyan was so incredibly handsome, that even though they knew he had a girlfriend, they still wanted to get his contact information.

    "I mind."

    What a goody-two-shoes.

    Lu Qingyi lifted the brim of her cap, giving the girl a cold, half-smiling, half-sneering gaze.

    "Sister..."

    The moment Lu Qingyi lifted the brim of her cap, the girl was stupefied.

    Damn, this is an absolute stunner.

    "Sorry, I don¡¯t have a younger sister."

    Lu Qingyi chuckled coldly, her icy gaze fixed on the girl.

    How dare you try to ask for her boyfriend¡¯s WeChat right in front of her?

    "My bad..."

    The girl turned around and ran off after finishing her sentence.

    She thought she couldn¡¯t compare to Lu Qingyi¡¯s charm, she was considering flirting but now it seemed impossible.

    "Quite popular, huh."

    Lu Qingyi removed her cap, a faint smile tugging at the corners of her mouth.

    "Kid, would you please not be angry?"

    Xu Boyan took Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand, speaking gently.

    Okay, he admitted, it was his fault for being so likeable.

    "I¡¯m not angry, let¡¯s go up."

    She wasn¡¯t angry. It just bothered her to see so many people looking at Xu Boyan, especially the people who asked him for his contact information right in front of her. She felt like her aggressive side was about to explode.

    Xu Boyan helped Lu Qingyi carry the suitcase upstairs, then he left the university campus.

    Lu Qingyi opened the suitcase and looked at the full box of stuff, her face filled with exasperation.

    She didn¡¯t wear makeup, didn¡¯t use cosmetic products, even skin-care products she hardly used.

    Mainly because she found it cumbersome.

    The university dormitory accommodates four students with loft-style beds: a desk-cabinet combo underneath and a bed on the top.

    The bed assignments had been prearranged. Lu Qingyi had the first bed on the right, by the window.

    She was quite satisfied with it as she liked the spot by the window.

    "Qingyi."

    Jiang Yumeng, hauling her suitcase, looked at Lu Qingyi in surprise and let out a big cheerful smile, approaching her to give her a big hug.

    Lu Qingyi dodged Jiang Yumeng¡¯s "demonic claw".

    "Wow, what a coincidence, Qingyi! We get to stay in the same dorm!"

    Even when snubbed by Lu Qingyi, Jiang Yumeng didn¡¯t feel offended. She was so excited as she spoke.

    She knew that Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t like physical contact with others.

    "Yes, quite the coincidence."

    Lu Qingyi nodded, her tone indifferent.

    She suspected Xu Boyan had arranged for her and Jiang Yumeng to share a dormitory.

    Such a considerate man he was.

    "Why did you bring so much stuff?"

    Jiang Yumeng stared in surprise at the suitcase on the floor, looking at Lu Qingyi in astonishment.

    During high school, Lu Qingyi was a boarder and shared a dorm with Luo Jia, who told her that Lu Qingyi packed very light - just a few change of clothes and toiletries, not even basic moisturizers.

    "Xu Boyan packed them." S§×ar?h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Lu Qingyi was kneeling on the floor rearranging her stuff feeling rather helpless.

    "I thought so, hehe"

    Jiang Yumeng smirked, letting out a few dry laughs.

    Damn, she wanted to slap herself. Why would she ask such a question? Wasn¡¯t she just asking for envy?

    "By the way, Qingyi, what¡¯s your major?"

    Lu Qingyi had mentioned wanting to join the medical school, but didn¡¯t say what major she was choosing.

    In the medical school, though everyone studies medicine, the majors are diverse, including Clinical Medicine, Oral Medicine, Clinical Pharmacy, Basic Medical Sciences, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and others.

    There are so many different types of doctors.

    "Traditional Chinese Medicine."

    Lu Qingyi continued sorting her stuff without pausing, responding casually.

    She was familiar with most of it except for Traditional Chinese Medicine. But the faculty of medical school should be quite strong, so hopefully her unfamiliarity could be addressed.

    Jiang Yumeng:"..."

    Really?

    Nowadays, there are far more practitioners in western medicine than in traditional Chinese medicine. Even fewer choose to study traditional Chinese medicine as many people believe it doesn¡¯t have much of a future.

    "Qingyi, I heard that the entire medical school has less than 40 students choosing Traditional Chinese Medicine."

    Jiang Yumeng chuckled drily, cautioning Lu Qingyi.

    Although the medical school has over a thousand new students this year, almost all of the other majors are filled to capacity except for Traditional Chinese Medicine, which only has a handful of students.

    Some students have even been forcibly assigned to Traditional Chinese Medicine due to the overcapacity of other majors.

    And still, Lu Qingyi voluntarily chose Traditional Chinese Medicine.

    "Oh."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s response was indifferent, showing no interest.

    She didn¡¯t care about the quantity of students; after all it didn¡¯t matter much to her.

    Jiang Yumeng:"..."

    Fine, she forgot that ordinary people couldn¡¯t understand Lu Qingyi¡¯s way of thinking.

    "Qingyi, I¡¯m studying Oral Medicine."

    Jiang Yumeng said.

    She thought Oral Medicine had better job prospects and she could earn more money.

    "Broad career prospects. Study hard to join a medical organization."

    Lu Qingyi nodded as she spoke.

    Not all staff in these medical organizations stay in labs for research; most of them hold positions in hospitals as high-ranking doctors.

    "Forget it, I would be satisfied with a position in Kyoto Hospital at most."

    Jiang Yumeng shook her head vigorously. It wasn¡¯t that she wasn¡¯t tempted, but she didn¡¯t feel she was good enough.

    What type of place was a medical organization?

    It was the dream of many medical students. She wanted to go, but she knew her capabilities.

    "I am leaving."

    Without saying much, Lu Qingyi saw her phone¡¯s screen light up, then notified Jiang Yumeng that she was leaving.

    Xu Boyan must have been waiting for a while.

    "Ah, if only I could be as outstanding as Qingyi."

    Jiang Yumeng shrugged helplessly, bending down to organize her stuff.

    Qingyi must be thinking about joining a medical organization, right? Given Qingyi¡¯s talent, it shouldn¡¯t be too difficult to get in.

    As for her, she should forget about it.

    If she hadn¡¯t received the sponsorship, she wouldn¡¯t even be able to get into the medical school.

    Qingyi could get whatever score she wanted in the exam, while she could only get what she could get.

    "Were you in a rush?"

    Leaning by the car window, Lu Qingyi observed Xu Boyan. He quickly rolled down the window.

    "No, just didn¡¯t want some random guy to set his sight on you."

    Xu Boyan got out of the car and opened the passenger door for Lu Qingyi, speaking softly.

    Since this girl was so attractive, she was bound to draw attention.

    "No worries."

    Lu Qingyi lowered her cap a bit and chuckled lightly.

    She wore the cap whenever she went out to prevent being ogled at.

 Chapter 146 Sunscreen is really expensive_1

    Chapter 146: 146 Sunscreen is really expensive_1A particularly beautiful freshman has arrived and word spread quickly. It was said she is in the Chinese Medicine department.

    When Lu Qingyi returned to the dormitory, everyone was already there.

    "Qingyi, you¡¯re back."

    Jiang Yumeng was sitting in her chair playing with her phone and looked up at the sound of the door.

    "Hmm."

    Lu Qingyi gave the dormitory a cursory glance, her expression bland.

    The dorm housed four people, including Jiang Yumeng and two other girls. One was elegant, the other was seductive.

    The elegant one was named Chen Xuejie. She was sitting on her bed applying a facial mask, and simply offered Lu Qingyi a faint smile upon her arrival.

    The seductive one was called Lin Xiaoni. She had a voluptuous figure and was humming a tune with her headphones on. Her gaze towards Lu Qingyi wasn¡¯t particularly friendly.

    "Chinese Medicine department?"

    Lin Xiaoni shot Lu Qingyi a side glance. Her voice was sweet and flirty.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s appearance completely overshadowed hers, which she wasn¡¯t too fond of. She had always been confident about her beauty and believed she was superior to everyone around her.

    "Hmm."

    Lu Qingyi moved to her bed and took out her laptop.

    "Qingyi, did you bring sunscreen?"

    Jiang Yumeng had been rummaging through her suitcase for a while, a look of defeat on her face.

    Oh no, she forgot to bring her sunscreen. If she got sunburned for two weeks, it would be as if she were shedding a layer of skin. She could go home and her mother wouldn¡¯t even recognize her.

    "Check my suitcase. Help yourself."

    Lu Qingyi had already climbed onto her bed. She sat cross-legged with her laptop on her knees, her fingers swiftly typing on the keyboard.

    "Oh, okay, thank you, Qingyi."

    Jiang Yumeng scuttled off to look in Lu Qingyi¡¯s suitcase.

    What the heck?

    Why did she have so much sunscreen? And why were they all different kinds?

    Jiang Yumeng looked up at Lu Qingyi, utterly dumbfounded, "Qingyi, why do you have so much?"

    Fifteen days of military training, one bottle would suffice. If one wasn¡¯t enough, two would definitely suffice. But Lu Qingyi brought nearly ten bottles?

    "Did I bring a lot?"

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s gaze remained fixed on her laptop screen as she spoke absently.

    Boyan was in charge of packing. She didn¡¯t see it. S§×arch* The n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "Eight bottles."

    Jiang Yumeng counted carefully and muttered.

    "Oh, take what you want."

    Lu Qingyi was indifferent, unconcerned. There was a faint smile at the corner of her mouth. That man sure was meticulous.

    She didn¡¯t have skin that easily tans and she rarely used sunscreen.

    "Qingyi, which brand do you use?"

    Jiang Yumeng asked. All eight brands were different and were all high-end.

    Boyan, the small business owner, was really willing to spend money on Lu Qingyi. Buying so much showed that Boyan was serious about her.

    Lu Qingyi: "It doesn¡¯t matter to me, you choose."

    Jiang Yumeng: "..."

    Fair enough, Lu Qingyi wouldn¡¯t care about such details.

    However, she was kind of overwhelmed. All were quadruple-digit products, and she didn¡¯t feel right taking one.

    Too expensive.

    Jiang Yumeng casually picked one, then searched its image online, and transferred the money to Lu Qingyi.

    It was too expensive, she felt bad taking it for free. She wasn¡¯t particularly pale, but she started to worry about how much darker she¡¯d become without sunscreen during military training. With a heavy heart, she decided to part with the money.

    "What do you mean?"

    Her phone suddenly vibrated at the side. Lu Qingyi shot Jiang Yumeng a glace. She seemed somewhat displeased.

    Did she transfer money to her?

    What did she mean by that?

    "It¡¯s for the sunscreen. It¡¯s too expensive, I didn¡¯t feel right just taking it."

    Jiang Yumeng said. She got along well with Lu Qingyi. If the product were more affordable, she would have taken it without hesitation. But for something priced above a thousand, she really didn¡¯t feel right just taking it.

    "No need."

    Lu Qingyi tapped her phone a few times and refunded Jiang Yumeng¡¯s money.

    She didn¡¯t lack for such small amounts of money, and she wouldn¡¯t be able to use so much sunscreen anyway.

    "Geez, some people just come here to show off their riches. She just spent tens of thousands on sunscreen alone. If she wants to show off her wealth, she should go to Hadrik. There are plenty of rich people there."

    Lin Xiaoni was looking at Lu Qingyi¡¯s open suitcase with disdain in her voice.

    Isn¡¯t that true? The sunscreen she had been eyeing for its too high price was now quietly lying in Lu Qingyi¡¯s suitcase. The majority of the stuff in Lu Qingyi¡¯s suitcase were all luxury brands.

    What Lin Xiaoni said was not wrong either. There were many wealthy people in Hardrick. The education these rich people received was good, and most of them had good grades.

    Of course, there were also some privileged individuals among them, but they were in the minority.

    "What are you talking about? Why are you being so strange? Qingyi having a lot of sunscreen doesn¡¯t interfere with you. Qingyi disdain Hardrick, otherwise, she would have gone long ago."

    Jiang Yumeng stood up and immediately confronted Lin Xiaoni. She couldn¡¯t stand Lin Xiaoni¡¯s words.

    Bah, she wouldn¡¯t accept any ill words about Lu Qingyi.

    Could she not be aware of Lu Qingyi¡¯s capabilities? If it wasn¡¯t for Lu Qingyi deliberately scoring 655 points, she would have been the top scorer in the college entrance examination with full marks.

    Getting into Hardrick would not be a problem for her at all.

    "Did I say anything about you? Hehe, you think anyone can get into Hardrick? If they had the ability to go to Hardrick, why would they come to Medical college?"

    Lin Xiaoni chuckled, playing with her freshly polished nails, her tone filled with mockery.

    Anyway, she did not believe that someone capable of going to Hardrick would choose to come to medical college.

    This year, there were no reports of someone entering the Medical College with a score much higher than the cutoff. She had never heard of Lu Qingyi¡¯s name before, it¡¯s unlikely she did well in the exams.

    "It¡¯s none of your business what my Qingyi likes."

    Jiang Yumeng was all puffed up in anger.

    Lu Qingyi often had a different way of thinking than them regular folks."

    "Brown-noser."

    Lin Xiaoni sneered lightly.

    "There¡¯s a saying, ¡¯A meddler is always in distress.¡¯

    Lu Qingyi closed her laptop. Her cold gaze swept across Lin Xiaoni¡¯s face.

    Some people just loved to interfere in other people¡¯s business.

    "What does that mean?"

    Lin Xiaoni was a science major. Her Chinese wasn¡¯t very good so she didn¡¯t quite understand Lu Qingyi¡¯s cold retort.

    Jiang Yumeng blinked her big eyes at Lu Qingyi. Well, truth be told, she didn¡¯t quite get the meaning of ¡¯A meddler is always in distress¡¯ either.

    Chen Xuejie, who had been sitting on the bed quietly without saying a word, gently peeled off her facial mask and began to massage her face. Then, she slowly spoke, "I think it means ¡¯meddling in other people¡¯s affairs.¡¯"

    Her voice was as crisp and pleasant as that of an oriole, carrying a hint of adolescent sweetness that made people feel relaxed when listening to her.

    "Finally, there¡¯s someone sensible."

    Lu Qingyi quickly glanced at Chen Xuejie and chuckled softly.

    She was never particularly enthusiastic about anyone, hence, she wouldn¡¯t feel particularly fond of Chen Xuejie either.

    Her principle was clear: as long as no one troubles her, she won¡¯t go out of her way to stir up trouble. If no one deliberately provoked her, she would not inexplicably target anyone.

 Chapter 147 you and green tea match very well_1

    Chapter 147: 147 you and green tea match very well_1"So, you¡¯re insulting me by calling me a meddlesome troublemaker, huh?"

    Lin Xiaoni frowned, unusually displeased as she looked at Lu Qingyi.

    "You can think of it that way."

    Lu Qingyi took out her phone, trying to find the novel she was currently reading. She didn¡¯t seem particularly upset.

    Lin Xiaoni: "You just rely on your good looks, don¡¯t you?"

    Lu Qingyi raised an eyebrow: "Is there something wrong with being attractive?"

    "Is it because you¡¯re jealous since I¡¯m prettier? Let me tell you, Qingyi¡¯s charm totally outshines yours."

    Jiang Yumeng laughed, cheerfully chiming in.

    She had always been under the impression that no one could match Lu Qingyi¡¯s attractiveness, having never come across anyone who could outdo her in that department so far.

    "You¡¯re just a sycophant, what right do you have to speak?"

    Lin Xiaoni was so furious she found herself clenching her teeth, glaring at Jiang Yumeng and Lu Qingyi with reproachful eyes.

    "I got this."

    Lu Qingyi seemed agitated as she flung her phone onto her bed.

    Some people just love to make trouble, it¡¯s rather irritating.

    "There¡¯s no big family named Lu in Kyoto."

    Lin Xiaoni crossed her arms and lifted her chin as she surveyed Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi had sounded audaciously arrogant as if she had someone backing her up. However, Lin Xiaoni had never heard of the Lu family in Kyoto.

    The Lin family may not have a high-ranking position in Kyoto but it was still a well-known family, with considerable wealth and power.

    Lu Qingyi smirked, not challenging Lin Xiaoni¡¯s taunt.

    Did one really need a family¡¯s support to handle a person?

    "Can we have some peace and quiet?"

    Chen Xuejie¡¯s voice was light. She lay on the bed, holding her phone, her ears plugged with earphones.

    Lin Xiaoni: "Sure."

    She agreed to Chen Xuejie¡¯s request without any hesitation and managed to silence herself.

    Jiang Yumeng: "..."

    So, what¡¯s happening now?

    Chen Xuejie was the young lady of the Chen family, which was currently in negotiation with the Lin family for a joint venture project. Everything had already been agreed upon, and the contract was just waiting to be signed.

    Given that the Chen family¡¯s influence far exceeded that of the Lin family, Lin Xiaoni would definitely want to hold on to Chen Xuejie¡¯s coattails.

    Lu Qingyi put on her earphones and lay on her bed closing her eyes.

    A lot of students at the medical school usually arrived early. By the afternoon, a lot of them were already taking a nap in their dorms.

    When everyone else in the dormitory was asleep, Chen Xuejie got up to use the bathroom. On passing by, she noticed a bag of candies on Lu Qingyi¡¯s desk.

    Custom-made?

    Looking at the imprint and design, Chen Xuejie was a bit surprised.

    She had waited in line for a long time to customize some candy, but always failed. Yet, Lu Qingyi had managed to get her hands on some?

    What exactly was Lu Qingyi¡¯s identity?

    Chen Xuejie looked up at Lu Qingyi, her mind full of puzzlement and confusion.

    In the periphery of her vision, she noticed a packet of glucose lying quietly in the suitcase.

    Was this custom-made too?

    Chen Xuejie was taken aback. She squatted down to pick up the glucose, closely examining the pattern on it.

    Lu Qingyi was actually able to get customized items.

    Chen Xuejie gently bit her lower lip.

    "Have you seen enough?"

    An icy voice sounded above her. Lu Qingyi had gotten up without anyone noticing and was watching Chen Xuejie with a cold gaze.

    "Ah!" Startled, Chen Xuejie instinctively yelped and retreated a few steps back. Her hand loosened and the glucose dropped to the floor with a crisp sound.

    Chen Xuejie looked up only to see Lu Qingyi perched on the bed, dishing out icy stares.

    When did she wake up?

    "Don¡¯t you want your hand anymore?"

    Lu Qingyi glared coldly at Chen Xuejie¡¯s hand.

    She particularly disliked it when someone touched her stuff without her permission.

    She had woken up when Chen Xuejie had left her bed to use the bathroom, but had stayed motionless with her eyes closed. As soon as Chen Xuejie started fiddling around with her things, Lu Qingyi had sat upright.

    She was always on high alert, and even the slightest disturbance could wake her up instantly.

    "Are you some kind of psycho?" Sear?h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Lin Xiaoni, who looked as though she had just woken up, rubbed her eyes and looked at Lu Qingyi with disapproval.

    "I was just curious."

    Chen Xuejie hid her hands behind her back, lightly chewing on her lower lip and looked distraught.

    Lu Qingyi lifted an eyebrow: "Curious?"

    So, curiosity was a pass to tamper with her stuff, is that it?

    "We share a dormitory, you¡¯re not going to make a big fuss over this small matter, are you? I just saw your customized candies and wanted to take a closer look, there was no ill intent."

    Chen Xuejie¡¯s voice was soft and melodious. She lightly bit her corner lip, looking at Lu Qingyi with teary, innocent eyes.

    Jiang Yumeng, who had just woken up: "..."

    Jiang Yumeng had just sat upright and was about to say something, but was left dumbfounded by Chen Xuejie¡¯s words.

    Holy crap, a green tea bitch!

    Truth be told, Chen Xuejie initially seemed nice when she remained silent, but who would have thought of her to be a green tea bitch when she spoke?

    "Adopting relatives arbitrarily?"

    Lu Qingyi raised an eyebrow and let out a cold laugh.

    What a way with words.

    Chen Xuejie: "Sister is a term of respect."

    Lu Qingyi raised an eyebrow: "Am I that old?"

    "If you suggest that I call you sister, I could also call you my younger sister. But I suspect that might be giving myself an undue advantage."

    Chen Xuejie denied hastily, shaking her head vigorously. Her voice was soft, gentle.

    Jiang Yumeng: "..."

    My God, it seems like the green tea game is really strong in Chen Xuejie.

    "I think the Biluochun tea in my suitcase suits you pretty well."

    Lu Qingyi signaled Chen Xuejie with her chin to look at her suitcase.

    In that suitcase lay a box of Biluochun tea, which was quite noticeable among all the various items.

    "Thank you, sister, but I don¡¯t like tea."

    Chen Xuejie couldn¡¯t quite grasp Lu Qingyi¡¯s purpose. She gently bit her lip, looking particularly wronged.

    She had no understanding, interest or knowledge of tea, and thus, didn¡¯t know that Biluochun was a type of green tea.

    Lu Qingyi was indirectly calling Chen Xuejie a green tea bitch.

    Jiang Yumeng chuckled at this, unable to contain her amusement. Though Chen Xuejie hadn¡¯t figured it out, it didn¡¯t mean that she couldn¡¯t.

    "Lu Qingyi, what do you mean?"

    Lin Xiaoni frowned, feeling that Lu Qingyi probably wasn¡¯t saying anything nice, although she didn¡¯t quite grasp what Lu Qingyi meant either.

    "You and green tea make a good match."

    Jiang Yumeng covered her mouth and giggled, addressing Lin Xiaoni and Chen Xuejie.

    How could they not understand this?

    "Sister, what are you saying? I don¡¯t quite understand."

    Chen Xuejie clenched her fists, biting her teeth as she spoke.

    "Don¡¯t touch my things in the future."

    Lu Qingyi rubbed her temples. She still felt rather sleepy and spoke with a cold tone.

    In these four years of college, she didn¡¯t intend to do anything eventful. She just wanted to get through these years calmly.

    However, whether she could actually get through these four years quietly remained an uncertainty. She had a temper and if anyone were to provoke her, who knows what she might do.

 Chapter 148: Professor Lu 148, you donâ€™t need to be polite with me_1

    Chapter 148: Professor Lu 148, you don¡¯t need to be polite with me_1At five in the afternoon, Lu Qingyi took her admission notice to report.

    Her dormitory was already arranged and she arrived at the dorm without reporting directly. The student counselor left at half-past five, which was just perfect timing for her.

    "Qingyi, where are you going?"

    Jiang Yumeng just came out after washing her hair and saw Lu Qingyi heading out.

    "I¡¯m going to register and pick up my military training uniform.

    The tone of Lu Qingyi¡¯s voice was a bit cold, and she left the dormitory after speaking.

    The Medical college was considerable in size, but not as large as Hardrick. Lu Qingyi had a good sense of direction and quickly found out where the counselor¡¯s office was.

    Wei Song.

    This name seemed vaguely familiar, causing Lu Qingyi to frown.

    "Professor Lu, is it really you?"

    The office door was open. A man was sitting with his back to the door, typing on his keyboard. When he turned to look at Lu Qingyi, his eyes lit up with surprise and joy.

    The man was probably in his early thirties¡ªhis face wasn¡¯t particularly distinguished, and he looked stern when he didn¡¯t smile.

    "You are?"

    Lu Qingyi walked into the office, her eyebrows slightly furrowed.

    "Professor Lu, please have some tea. It¡¯s your favorite Longjing. I can¡¯t afford the expensive ones."

    Wei Song poured Lu Qingyi a cup of tea with an obsequious smile, pulled up a chair and gestured for her to sit.

    Lu Qingyi liked to drink tea, and Longjing was one of them.

    "Thank you."

    Lu Qingyi took it without hesitation, sat down, picked up the teacup, and took a sip.

    It tasted just like it used to. She hadn¡¯t tasted it in a long time.

    It was likely that Wei Song was a student from Hardrick, one of her previous students. Only those who were her students at Hardrick would know about her identity as a professor and her fondness for tea.

    "Professor Lu, please don¡¯t be so polite with me. I can¡¯t take it. I really can¡¯t."

    Wei Song waved his hands as he spoke, his eyes full of respect for Lu Qingyi.

    Even though Lu Qingyi was one of the strictest professors at Hardrick, many students still went to great lengths to take her classes.

    All were essences of the subject, and the classes she taught rarely had students who failed.

    "Shouldn¡¯t you introduce yourself first?"

    Lu Qingyi glanced at Wei Song, her index finger lightly tapping on the table.

    "Professor Lu, I was one of your graduating students and I¡¯m now working as a student counselor in the medical college. I always admired you, you were my idol."

    Wei Song looked at Lu Qingyi with starry eyes, just like a crazed fan.

    He admired Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi: "..."

    Alright, she just got into medical college, and the counselor turned out to be her former student. If she had known, she wouldn¡¯t have chosen traditional Chinese medicine, but something else.

    "Professor, why did you come to Medical college? Aren¡¯t you teaching at Hardrick? Are you looking to experience student life?"

    Wei Song was incredibly curious. When he got the student list for their class and witnessed Lu Qingyi¡¯s name, he was in shock for a long while.

    Then he dug up Lu Qingyi¡¯s file and didn¡¯t find anything particular. S~ea??h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    He was always guessing if it was someone with the same name, but he doubts that there would be such a coincidence in the world.

    Now, seeing Lu Qingyi, everything is clear. His student, Lu Qingyi, was his former professor, Lu Qingyi.

    But he still does not understand. Lu Qingyi, giving up her professorship, why did she come to Medical college to be a student?

    "Hmm, don¡¯t reveal my identity."

    Lu Qingyi smiled lightly, picked up the report form on Wei Song¡¯s desk, and filled out her information straight-away.

    "I got it, I won¡¯t say anything."

    Wei Song made a zipper gesture.

    Well, actually, even if he wanted to say anything, he wouldn¡¯t dare. He didn¡¯t have the guts to offend Lu Qingyi.

    The students of Hadrick knew about Lu Qingyi¡¯s temper. It wasn¡¯t something to mess with.

    "I¡¯m going."

    Lu Qingyi put down the pen and walked straight out of the office.

    Wei Song watched Lu Qingyi¡¯s retreating figure and felt incredibly surreal.

    Lu Qingyi had become his student!

    Even though he might not be able to actually teach Lu Qingyi anything, it still amazed him for quite a while.

    "Junior, are you here to pick up your military training clothes?"

    There were many people picking up their uniforms, resulting in a long line. Lu Qingyi was at the very end of it.

    "Yes."

    Lu Qingyi answered plainly, not bothering to look at the man next to her.

    "I¡¯m from the student union, I can help you skip the queue."

    Ye Yongbin, with a smile on his face, said to Lu Qingyi.

    The student union was in charge of issuing the military training uniforms. He only approached Lu Qingyi after noticing her beauty.

    Beautiful juniors are always popular.

    "It¡¯s not necessary."

    Lu Qingyi pulled out a phone from her pocket, her voice uninterested.

    "Junior, can¡¯t you see how long that line is?"

    Ye Yongbin pointed to the long line stretching out in front of them.

    The line was indeed very long, seemingly endless. Lu Qingyi looked up, glanced at it, then lowered her head to look at her phone again.

    Let it be long, it didn¡¯t bother her. If she didn¡¯t want to queue, she had a thousand ways to avoid it.

    "Lu...student, I¡¯ve got your training uniform for you. It¡¯s hot outside, go back to the dormitory and enjoy the air conditioning."

    Wei Song walked over with a set of military training clothes in his hand and passed Lu Qingyi the clothes.

    He originally intended to call her professor Lu but managed to correct himself in time to call her student Lu instead.

    How could Professor Lu be waiting in such a long queue? He would definitely collect the training clothes on her behalf.

    Ye Yongbin: "....."

    Wait, what¡¯s going on?

    Would a counselor personally collect military training uniforms for their students? And the most serious Professor Wei at that, it doesn¡¯t make sense at all.

    "Okay, I¡¯m leaving."

    Lu Qingyi, looking indifferent, put her phone back into her pocket and took the military uniform from Wei Song before turning away and leaving.

    Without any courtesy.

    Ye Yongbin: "....."

    Wait a minute, is that how this girl is? To simply accept the uniform that the professor helped her collect without even saying thanks?

    "Professor Wei..."

    "Plan to court a junior?"

    Wei Song stared straight ahead, asking Ye Yongbin the question.

    Indeed, with Lu Qingyi¡¯s beauty, it was natural she had many suitors. When she was first a professor, many of her students had intentions for her.

    However, those with intentions also dismissed their thoughts in the end, choosing to keep them to themselves.

    "Well, pretty juniors are popular, Professor Wei."

    Ye Yongbin felt a little uneasy. He scratched the back of his head and responded with a dry laugh.

    "No aspirations, you¡¯re not her match."

    Wei Song clapped on Ye Yongbin¡¯s shoulder and sighed heavily.

    Lu Qingyi was exceptional, the people truly worthy of her were very few.

    Lu Qingyi deserved someone extraordinary, like Xu Boyan from Kyoto, who was indeed very prominent.

    Ye Yongbin: "....."

    How am I not worthy?

    Stunned, Ye Yongbin watched as Wei Song walked away.

 Chapter 149 Lin Xiaoniâ€™s Little Tricks _1

    Chapter 149: 149 Lin Xiaoni¡¯s Little Tricks _1"Qingyi, how did you get your uniform so quickly, the queue downstairs is super long."

    Jiang Yumeng looked at Lu Qingyi in surprise as she returned to the dorm with her military training uniform.

    Yumeng was outgoing, she was fast to get along with several same-department students in the neighboring dorm. They agreed to get their uniforms together, some were already thinking of starting to line up for it.

    "Counselor helped me collect it."

    Lu Qingyi unpacked the military training uniform, preparing to wash it.

    They issued two sets of training uniforms, which are to be collected back after the training.

    Jiang Yumeng: "..."

    Is the counselor this nice for the Traditional Chinese Medicine department? She even helps with collecting uniforms.

    The queue downstairs was indeed very long, Lu Qingyi just went down for a while, how did she get it so fast?

    "That¡¯s ridiculous, the counselor is so poker-faced, how could she possibly help collect the training uniforms?"

    Lin Xiaoni was applying makeup. She glanced at Lu Qingyi, sounding skeptical.

    Lin Xiaoni was in the Traditional Chinese medicine department, too. She had reported this morning and brought back the training uniform together.

    Wei Song is utterly poker-faced. When he doesn¡¯t smile, he appears extremely serious, lacking the warmth of human touch.

    Lin Xiaoni definitely didn¡¯t believe Wei Song, this kind of person, would personally help collect the training uniform

    Lu Qingyi gave Lin Xiaoni a faint look, but she didn¡¯t say a word.

    Well, if Wei Song wasn¡¯t her former student, there was no way he would help her collect the training uniforms.

    "Just admit you¡¯re jealous."

    Jiang Yumeng glared at Lin Xiaoni. Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t talk much and didn¡¯t rebut Lin Xiaoni¡¯s words, but she wasn¡¯t scared to speak up.

    "Whatever, who¡¯s jealous."

    Lin Xiaoni scoffed, disdainfully glancing at Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi took the uniform into the restroom, dumped it into the washing machine directly.

    "Qingyi, want to go out for meals?"

    Jiang Yumeng took her bag from her bed, turned around and asked Lu Qingyi.

    "I¡¯ll pass."

    Lu Qingyi shook her head.

    "Then I¡¯ll see you later."

    Jiang Yumeng took her bag and left the dorm.

    "Lu Qingyi, 655 on your college entrance examination, just making it to the last tenth accepted."

    Lin Xiaoni, putting on lipstick in front of the mirror, saw Lu Qingyi coming back, put down the lipstick, looked at her phone and said.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s grades are just so-so as well.

    "Oh."

    Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t look at Lin Xiaoni, going to her bed.

    People¡¯s scores from the college entry examinations can be looked up, it¡¯s completely normal for Lin Xiaoni to know.

    "I thought you might be a genius or something. Pfft, I do better than you."

    Lin Xiaoni scoffed and got off bed, preparing to go out.

    Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t care about what Lin Xiaoni¡¯s words, she opened up her new romance novel.

    Reading a novel is more enjoyable.

    ¡ª¡ª

    The following day, the whistle sounded at six-thirty, all students were hurriedly dressing up.

    Most of them were pampered, having got used to idling around at home during summer vacations.

    When Jiang Yumeng finished dressing up, she found Lu Qingyi had long left the dorm, even her quilt was neatly folded.

    "Has Qingyi gotten up?"

    Lin Xiaoni exclaimed in surprise.

    With a bottle of water in her hands, Lu Qingyi had already left the classroom, there was nobody in the Campus, it was quiet.

    At seven, all students must gather. Lu Qingyi was already at their assigned spot.

    "Stand straight! Everybody¡¯s here. I am your instructor, my surname is Li, I¡¯m hoping we can get along well for the next fifteen days."

    Instructor Li is a slightly obese man, tapping a ruler against his palm nonstop.

    "Hello, Instructor Li."

    The response from everyone was loud and clear.

    "Stand properly, hold the military posture for one hour, no movements, don¡¯t sway..."

    Instructor Li was meandering among the students, his tone humourous yet staunch.

    "Instructor, I have a stomachache."

    Lin Xiaoni suddenly said, holding her stomach, looking extremely uncomfortable.

    "What¡¯s happening?"

    "I... my period came..."

    Lin Xiaoni hesitated to speak, a little embarrassed.

    "Take a rest." sea??h th§× nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "Thank you, instructor."

    Lu Qingyi chuckled coldly. Such a dedicated excuse to dodge training. But what does it have to do with her?

    "Don¡¯t move, don¡¯t move, fifty push-ups to whoever moves next!"

    "Instructor, Lu Qingyi moved."

    Lin Xiaoni¡¯s voice suddenly came. She pointed at Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi: "..."

    So when did she move?

    "Who¡¯s Lu Qingyi?"

    "Me."

    Lu Qingyi raised her hand, her gaze icy.

    "Line up."

    Lu Qingyi stepped out, looking at Lin Xiaoni with icy eyes.

    Some people just love to look for trouble.

    "Fifty push-ups."

    Instructor Li kept spanking his palm with his ruler.

    "But Instructor, I didn¡¯t move."

    Lu Qingyi looked unmoved to do the push-ups, she stood still.

    "Instructor, she did."

    Lin Xiaoni was gleeful seeing Lu Qingyi, but she put it away when Instructor Li looked her way.

    The cheek of Lu Qingyi.

    "Someone saw it, obey the order."

    Instructor Li, a grown man, would naturally know nothing about the petty tricks of a woman. He believed Lin Xiaoni saw the truth.

    "What if I refuse?"

    Lu Qingyi chuckled coldly, her fists slightly closing in.

    "Then you stand until this afternoon, no lunch for you."

    Everyone is equal in front of military training.

    "Instructor, it¡¯s just fifty push-ups, isn¡¯t it? I¡¯ll do it for her."

    A guy raised his hand, speaking up for Lu Qingyi.

    There are forty-two students in their Traditional Chinese Medicine department, with only eight female students. Lu Qingyi is the most beautiful girl among them.

    "That¡¯s right, Instructor, don¡¯t make it hard for girls."

    "We can do the punishment for her."

    "Girls are physically weaker, we can do it."

    "Instructor, maybe we just let it slide."

    Once a guy started speaking up, others would follow.

    "So you¡¯re rebelling? Want to do the punishment for her?"

    Instructor Li pointed to the guys who spoke up with his ruler.

    "Yes."

    Almost every male student answered except for the girls.

    Well, men, they are always chivalrous, especially in front of pretty girls.

    Lin Xiaoni looked at Lu Qingyi jealously, grinding her teeth.

    Why were there so many people defending Lu Qingyi.

    "Good, whoever answered just now, go run laps, I¡¯ll tell you when I¡¯m satisfied."

    Instructor Li pointed to the runway as he spoke.

    "What if I can knock you down?"

    Lu Qingyi looked up slightly, she stretched, her voice icy cold.

    Instructor Li: "What?"

    He doubted he had heard her correctly.

    Lu Qingyi just said she can take him down? A skinny little girl, talking big.

    "I mean, if I strike you down, you can drop the subject, right?"

    Lu Qingyi said.

    Even though she didn¡¯t do anything wrong, in Instructor Li¡¯s eyes she moved and needed to do push-ups. When male students in the class stepped up for her, they were punished to run laps.

    She was pretty pissed.

 Chapter 150: Not interested in 150, wonâ€™t consider _1.

    Chapter 150: Not interested in 150, won¡¯t consider _1.It¡¯s been a while since she had a fight, and now there was an itch in her hands as she looked at Instructor Li with cold eyes.

    "Stop the big talk, thirty push-ups!"

    Instructor Li said seriously, pointing to the ground.

    The girl standing before him was cute and beautiful, but way too arrogant.

    Lu Qingyi lowered her eyes with a cold smirk. Clenching her fists, she looked up and kicked swiftly towards Instructor Li.

    Instructor Li staggered, caught off guard by her kick.

    "Assaulting an instructor. That¡¯s a serious offense."

    Instructor Li took a step back, pointed at Lu Qingyi with a ruler.

    "Get punished? I don¡¯t care."

    Lu Qingyi raised her eyebrows and coldly stared at Instructor Li.

    Getting punished?

    Did she care about such things?

    "Want a fight?"

    Lu Qingyi flexed her fists, cracked her neck, her tone filled with audacity.

    "If you can take my punch, you can avoid training today."

    Instructor Li threw a punch in the air, his eyes fixed on this audacious freshman, determined to assert his authority.

    "Deal," Lu Qingyi responded with a light laugh.

    "Goddess, just forget it."

    "Erm, classmate, just let it go."

    "Instructor, can you be a gentleman?"

    Instructor Li subtly limbered up, launching a punch directly at Lu Qingyi¡¯s forehead.

    "Damn it, Instructor Li, have some mercy!"

    Lu Qingyi chuckled lightly, her body slightly turning to the left. Her right palm slapped down rapidly on Instructor Li¡¯s right wrist whilst simultaneously flicking her right foot up at Instructor Li¡¯s crotch before quickly withdrawing, her weight falling on her left foot.

    Her speed was exceptional. Before Instructor Li could fully react, Lu Qingyi was already back in her spot.

    She casually placed her hands in her pockets, feigning nonchalance.

    "Ah!"

    Instructor Li let out a scream, clutching his crotch, pain lining his face, he looked at Lu Qingyi in disbelief.

    Lu Qingyi was quick, he barely had time to react before pain shot through him, while she stood there, seemingly unscathed.

    A sudden round of applause broke out.

    "Oh my god, Goddess, you¡¯re incredible."

    "Lord, her moves were so fast. I barely saw them."

    "Goddess, have you trained before?"

    "The instructor is so weak."

    Various voices arose from down below.

    "What happened?"

    Upon hearing the commotion, several instructors who were nearby hurried over to see what was happening.

    "What¡¯s wrong, Instructor Li?"

    An instructor stifled a chuckle and asked as he saw Instructor Li clutching at his crotch.

    What¡¯s with holding his crotch?

    "Instructor Li, who hit you?"

    "Instructor Li, you¡¯re so weak. Who hit you?"

    Three instructors approached.

    Among the group of instructors designated for military training, Instructor Li wasn¡¯t weak at all; quite the opposite, he was quite good.

    Furthermore, being trained soldiers, they were all alarmingly strong; there was no way any of them would be seen as feeble.

    Instructor Li turned his face aside, refusing to speak. It would be embarrassing to admit he¡¯d been hit by a frail female student.

    "Instructor, remember to keep your word."

    Lu Qingyi pulled her hands out of her pockets, folded her arms, and looked coldly at Instructor Li.

    "Shut up!"

    Instructor Li glared at Lu Qingyi. It would be humiliating to admit what had happened in front of his teammates.

    "Not convinced?"

    Lu Qingyi raised an eyebrow, the corner of her lips curling into a small smirk. She quickly walked up to Instructor Li and surprised him with the Sweep Kick.

    Instructor Li reacted quickly and dodged Lu Qingyi¡¯s Sweep Kick.

    Lu Qingyi smirked. She made a fist with her left hand and swung it towards Instructor Li¡¯s forehead.

    Instructor Li was a bit too slow to react. Feeling the breeze of the incoming punch, he swiveled his head aside. The punch narrowly missing his forehead.

    Lu Qingyi quickly countered with a shoulder throw, catching Instructor Li off guard and tossing him onto the ground.

    Lu Qingyi lightly brushed off her palms and looked down at Instructor Li, a cold smirk on her face.

    "Goddess, I love you!"

    "Goddess, you¡¯re so cool!"

    "Goddess, from today onwards, you¡¯re my idol!"

    "Wow, so awesome!"

    "So cool, my goodness!"

    The students from the medical department gave Lu Qingyi a round of applause.

    "Instructor Li, that was quite weak."

    "This girl has military potential."

    "She¡¯s a real gem."

    "Not convinced? Want to try again?"

    Lu Qingyi cocked her head, looking at Instructor Li.

    If he still wasn¡¯t convinced, she could do it even harder. She hadn¡¯t even used her full strength, and Instructor Li was already on the ground. He was too weak.

    "Alright, alright, you can watch from the side."

    Instructor Li hastily declined, not willing to face more humiliation.

    It was disgraceful that an instructor couldn¡¯t even handle a student, and this was something that had hardly ever happened before. Especially when it was a slender, attractive girl like Lu Qingyi.

    It was a real embarrassment, failing the dignity of the military. He decided he was going to train more seriously in the future.

    "Classmate, what¡¯s your name?"

    Instructor Wang quickly ran up to Lu Qingyi, his face plastered with a sycophantic smile.

    "Lu Qingyi."

    Before Lu Qingyi could reply, the medical department students called out her name in unison.

    "Lu Qingyi, beautiful name." Instructor Wang nodded in approval.

    Lu Qingyi shot a glance at Instructor Wang without uttering a word.

    "Interested in joining the military?"

    They wouldn¡¯t want to miss out on a talent like her, Instructor Wang¡¯s face filled with optimism.

    "I¡¯m not interested." Lu Qingyi replied, her voice icy.

    Joining the military?

    Not interested.

    Instructor Wang: "Give it some thought?"

    She was incredibly suited for the military, having performed some military boxing and displayed good physique. It would be a pity if she didn¡¯t join.

    "No, I won¡¯t."

    Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t even bother looking up, she walked straight past Instructor Wang towards the study room, clutching at her water bottle.

    Instructor Wang: "....." sea??h th§× Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Are all girls these days so cold?

    "I moved?"

    Lu Qingyi smirked, putting her water bottle next to Lin Xiaoni, her lips curled into a cold smirk.

    She held grudges.

    "Yes, you moved."

    Lin Xiaoni nonchalantly moved backwards when faced with Lu Qingyi¡¯s eyes. She swallowed and blurted out stubbornly.

    She hadn¡¯t anticipated that Lu Qingyi would be so formidable, she¡¯d just defeated an instructor.

    Yes, Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t move. She stood better than any student. But Lin Xiaoni didn¡¯t like Lu Qingyi and wanted to see her get punished.

    She hadn¡¯t expected so many male students sticking up for Lu Qingyi, and her defeating an instructor to achieve her privileges.

    "Really?"

    Lu Qingyi raised an eyebrow, her right foot on the chair, her eyes emanating a chilling air.

    "Yes."

    Lin Xiaoni answered firmly, refusing to admit she¡¯d targeted Lu Qingyi on purpose.

    "Don¡¯t I know whether I moved or not?" Lu Qingyi asked, a sardonic smile hanging from her lips.

 Chapter 151: Uncomfortable at 151? _1

    Chapter 151: Uncomfortable at 151? _1"Lu Qingyi, I just wanted to see you punished. What can you do about it?"

    Lin Xiaoni shifted to the right a few times. She bit her lip and spoke to Lu Qingyi.

    She admitted that Lu Qingyi couldn¡¯t do anything to her. This was a school after all.

    "Fine," Lu Qingyi laughed, "PMS?"

    She was a doctor herself. She could diagnose many illnesses at a glance. She shared a dorm room with Lin Xiaoni. How could she not know if Lin Xiaoni was having her period?

    No one in room 402 was menstruating.

    Lin Xiaoni¡¯s lips and complexion were normal. She wasn¡¯t showing any signs of menstrual pain.

    Lu Qingyi could tell at a glance that Lin Xiaoni was pretending because she didn¡¯t want to participate in military training.

    She just wasn¡¯t bothered to say it before.

    "That¡¯s right, I¡¯m menstruating. Is that a problem?" S§×arch* The Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s eyes were somewhat frightening. Lin Xiaoni was a bit scared, but she still braced herself and spoke.

    "Are you sure?"

    Lu Qingyi took Lin Xiaoni¡¯s hand, extending her fingers over Lin Xiaoni¡¯s pulse, and carefully felt her heartbeat.

    "Lu Qingyi, are you sick?"

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s grip was strong; Lin Xiaoni thought her hand was going to fail.

    Checking her pulse?

    Did Lu Qingyi really think she could play doctor just because she landed a spot in a medical program?

    "Follow me."

    Lu Qingyi grabbed Lin Xiaoni by the hand and started walking towards the military training ground.

    "What is she doing here?"

    Seeing Lu Qingyi, Instructor Li¡¯s heart rose in alarm.

    "She¡¯s in perfect health."

    Lu Qingyi flung Lin Xiaoni in front of Instructor Li. Her voice was very cold.

    Wanting to rest?

    Lol, before Lin Xiaoni offended her, Lu Qingyi definitely wouldn¡¯t have said anything. But things are different now. How could Lu Qingyi allow Lin Xiaoni to rest unchallenged?

    "Instructor, my stomach hurts."

    Lin Xiaoni hurriedly spoke.

    Military training was indeed exhausting. It was tiring and sleep-inducing under the blazing sun. Despite applying sunscreen, her skin would still tan.

    Lu Qingyi retorted, "Does it hurt?"

    Instructor Li was a bit confused.

    A few people who had been standing beside Lu Qingyi understood what Lu Qingyi meant. They were sure that Lu Qingyi had not moved at all.

    Lu Qingyi stood upright. She hadn¡¯t made a single move.

    "It hurts."

    "I can help you."

    Lu Qingyi smirked, raising her leg a bit.

    "What are you going to do, teacher, save me."

    Lin Xiaoni held onto her stomach, her lower lip slightly biting, looking fearfully at Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s action looked like she was going to kick Lin Xiaoni¡¯s stomach. In front of the instructor, how could she be so audacious?

    Instructor Li: "..."

    He too wanted to know what Lu Qingyi was going to do. Even if he knew what Lu Qingyi wanted to do, he felt it would be beyond his power.

    He didn¡¯t even have the strength to defeat Lu Qingyi. Knowing what Lu Qingyi wanted to do, what else could he do but stand back?

    "Lin Xiaoni, you¡¯re the one who started it first. Lu Qingyi hasn¡¯t made a move at all."

    A female student who had previously been standing next to Lu Qingyi spoke up loudly.

    She and Lin Xiaoni were high school classmates and naturally knew Lin Xiaoni.

    "No matter if she moved or not, reporting to the authorities is wrong."

    "I don¡¯t like such behavior, it¡¯s disgusting."

    "What business is it of yours what others do? Whether they move or not is not your jurisdiction."

    "Mind your own business."

    "..."

    They are all classmates. Many people think these things are not worth reporting.

    If you are resting, do you feel good when others are being punished? This is clearly a petty behavior.

    Instructor Li: "..."

    So what was the situation now?

    He looked quickly at Lu Qingyi. He didn¡¯t dare to speak harshly to this girl. Who knows what she could do?

    "I...I was just telling the truth."

    Lin Xiaoni suddenly appeared wronged, with eyes pleading at Instructor Li.

    She had captivating eyes that could bewitch people when she looked at them pleadingly.

    "Instructor..."

    Lu Qingyi crossed her arms and chuckled, glancing at the instructor.

    "You, go back to your group."

    Meeting Lu Qingyi¡¯s eyes, Instructor Li felt frightened. Immediately, he turned to Lin Xiaoni and said.

    "Instructor, I really don¡¯t feel well."

    Lin Xiaoni, holding her stomach, spoke with a tone full of grievance.

    Lu Qingyi was nonchalantly playing with her fingernails. Casually, she asked, "Are you unwell?"

    Don¡¯t want to do military training?

    Unwell?

    Great, she was fully equipped to help, fulfilling Lin Xiaoni¡¯s wish.

    "Yes."

    Naturally, Lin Xiaoni could not decipher the insinuation in Lu Qingyi¡¯s words.

    Lu Qingyi quickly raised her leg, bending the knee, and precisely stopped in front of Lin Xiaoni¡¯s stomach. Quick, fierce, accurate, totally without mercy.

    She used much force.

    "Ah!"

    Lin Xiaoni cried out in shock, clutching her stomach, looking incredulously at Lu Qingyi.

    It hurt. It really hurt. It felt as if a few ribs had broken. That feeling of pain caused tears to uncontrollably fall from her eyes.

    "I said, I could help you."

    Lu Qingyi showed no sympathy or remorse for Lin Xiaoni¡¯s pain.

    Instructor Li: "..."

    So what exactly happened?

    He wanted to step forward but was stopped by a stern look from Lu Qingyi. He obediently stood in place, not moving.

    He couldn¡¯t help feeling that Lu Qingyi was the real instructor, and he was just a student.

    "Lu Qingyi, are you sick?"

    Ignoring her image, Lin Xiaoni let out a loud yell. Her stomach really hurt.

    The other class¡¯s students all turned to look at the commotion. But out of respect for their own instructors, they reluctantly turned their attention back to their own activities, their curiosity growing by the minute.

    They were so curious, but they couldn¡¯t look. Sigh.

    Lu Qingyi flexed her hands, "Want to skip military training? It¡¯s easy."

    Think she could make a fool out of her and still get off scot-free? The answer was clearly a no.

    "Instructor..."

    Lin Xiaoni turned her gaze onto Instructor Li.

    Instructor Li: "..."

    "Want to wrestle?"

    Lu Qingyi lifted her eyebrows. She took off her hat, threw it on the ground, and let her long hair flow freely.

    She casually tied her hair into a low ponytail with the black band from her wrist. She laughed coldly, her demeanour both cool and wild.

    "So cool."

    "Lu Qingyi, I love you."

    "Lu Qingyi, you¡¯re my goddess."

    "Lu Qingyi, you¡¯re too cool."

    "Forget it. You can go rest. Don¡¯t bother me anymore."

    Instructor Li waved his hand, his voice filled with helplessness.

    Sigh, he had some bad luck encountering a student like this. He couldn¡¯t even beat her in a fight, and she even outshone him in terms of presence.

    "Instructor, she hit me. Aren¡¯t you going to do something about it?"

    Lin Xiaoni¡¯s face was filled with discontent.

    What gives?

    Why would Instructor Li just let Lu Qingyi go after she hit her?

    "If you¡¯re not feeling well, go rest. If not, go back to your group."

    Instructor Li frowned as he spoke.

    He couldn¡¯t just outright say that he couldn¡¯t beat Lu Qingyi, could he? That would be too embarrassing.

 Chapter 152 to Medical College_1

    Chapter 152: 152 to Medical College_1"Want to do military training?"

    Lu Qingyi stared at Lin Xiaoni who was plainly in pain, sweat beaded on her forehead.

    Lu Qingyi knew the force behind her kick. It would be abnormal if Lin Xiaoni wasn¡¯t in pain for at least half a day.

    As a doctor, she was particularly familiar with human anatomy.

    "Lu Qingyi, you and I are irreconcilable!"

    Lin Xiaoni gritted her teeth and said to Lu Qingyi before running off.

    She was determined to report this to the instructor and inform the school.

    Lu Qingyi hooked her lips in a faint smile, and headed to the lounge.

    Seeing Lu Qingyi¡¯s retreating figure, Instructor Li didn¡¯t dare to say a word.

    "Sister Qing, why are you here?"

    Jiang Yumeng walked into the lounge, clutching her stomach, and was taken aback to see Lu Qingyi leisurely playing on her phone.

    Lu Qingyi looked as if nothing happened, not at all like a sick person.

    "Resting, what¡¯s the matter with you?"

    Lu Qingyi asked as she raised her eyes to glance at Jiang Yumeng¡¯s stomach.

    "Maybe because I didn¡¯t have breakfast this morning, I¡¯m having a terrible stomach ache."

    Jiang Yumeng scratched her head shyly, and sighed.

    The military training of the university was really intense. After playing like mad at home during the summer vacation, she felt tired this morning and didn¡¯t eat much breakfast.

    "Give me your hand."

    Lu Qingyi extended her hand to Jiang Yumeng, her demeanor remained calm and bland.

    "Oh, okay."

    Jiang Yumeng didn¡¯t understand what Lu Qingyi was up to, but obediently handed her hand to her.

    "I¡¯ll go to the dormitory and get you something to eat."

    After a while, Lu Qingyi stood up and walked out of the lounge.

    Xu Boyan had prepared many snacks for her in case she didn¡¯t get used to the food in school and got hungry.

    Indeed she was picky about food, but when there were no choices, she wouldn¡¯t let herself starve.

    "Ah, Sister Qing, the dormitory is locked..."

    Jiang Yumeng wanted to stop Lu Qingyi, but she had already disappeared from sight.

    During the military training period, students were not allowed to return to the dormitory. The dormitory aunt would not open the door, so Lu Qingyi¡¯s trip would be wasted.

    "This is Lu Qingyi, at the female dormitory building."

    Lu Qingyi walked to the female dormitory building and dialed a number.

    The instructor, Wei Song.

    She remembered Wei Song¡¯s phone number. After glancing at it briefly during the registration, she memorized it.

    "You¡¯re going back to your dormitory, right?"

    "Yes."

    "Alright then."

    Having heard Wei Song¡¯s confirmation, Lu Qingyi hung up the phone.

    The dormitory aunt opened the door and let her in after getting the call from Wei Song.

    She hadn¡¯t seen Xu Boyan since yesterday noon. Looking at the snacks in the suitcase, she suddenly missed Xu Boyan.

    The image of him carefully organizing things for her appeared in her mind.

    Lu Qingyi gently hooked her lips. She missed her boyfriend, she missed him a lot.

    ¡ª¡ª

    Seaview Villa.

    Xu Boyan sat in front of the floor-to-ceiling windows, holding a cigarette. The smoke emitted a gentle mist, and he squinted his eyes, looking at the sea not far away.

    "Master Xu, there¡¯s been some activity in D Country recently."

    Xu Mo stood aside, reporting the situation. He had been gathering information from D Country.

    "Go on."

    Xu Boyan¡¯s voice was icy cold.

    "It¡¯s said that Doctor L has been found..."

    Xu Mo¡¯s voice trailed off, he dared not look up at Xu Boyan.

    The brothers had been looking for Doctor L, at the same time investigating D Country¡¯s movements.

    They hadn¡¯t found any trace of Doctor L, and D Country had been quiet, until now when they suddenly claimed to have found Doctor L. He felt a rush of disappointment.

    "Doctor L?"

    Xu Boyan moved slightly, turning to look at Xu Mo, a hint of mockery in his tone.

    "Yes, Master Xu."

    There were signs of significant activity from D Country, and he¡¯d heard Doctor L had been found.

    "Do you think they¡¯ve found him?"

    Xu Boyan put the cigarette in his mouth, inhaling deeply, his tone icy.

    His finger was tapping repeatedly on the seat, a sarcastic smile on his lips.

    He knew the people of D Country, if they had really found Doctor L, wouldn¡¯t there be a bigger commotion? They would probably have started boasting already.

    "I..."

    Xu Mo was tongue-tied. All of a sudden, he didn¡¯t know what to say.

    The news from that side was indeed such, but he wasn¡¯t very clear about the specifics. Their power hadn¡¯t fully infiltrated D Country.

    Xu Boyan¡¯s phone vibrated suddenly, he picked it up and looked at the message, which brought a slight smile to his lips.

    His darling¡¯s message: It was just three words - I miss you.

    Xu Boyan felt a tug at his heartstrings. He lowered his head and began typing into his phone.

    "Wait for me, I¡¯ll come to see you."

    His darling missed him, didn¡¯t he miss her too? S~ea??h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Xu Mo noticed the smile on Xu Boyan¡¯s lips, and his eyes widened in disbelief.

    He rubbed his eyes, and Xu Boyan¡¯s smile still lingered.

    My God, what was he seeing? Xu Boyan was smiling; this was utterly preposterous.

    "Go to the medical school."

    Xu Boyan stood up, leaving behind two words before marching out.

    Xu Mo stood stunned.

    "What are you dawdling for? Let¡¯s go."

    Xu Boyan was about to open the door, but he didn¡¯t see Xu Mo following him. He frowned, mildly annoyed.

    "Oh, okay."

    Xu Mo hurriedly followed, still slightly dazed.

    Why was Xu Boyan headed to the medical school?

    "Master Xu, why are you going to the medical school? The military training has just begun. Are you going to inspect?"

    Xu Mo, ignorant of Xu Boyan¡¯s romantic relationships and oblivious of Lu Qingyi¡¯s existence, asked while driving.

    It was normal for Xu Boyan, the biggest investor of the medical school, to inspect it. But he found it rather strange.

    Xu Boyan glanced at Xu Mo indifferently, but said nothing.

    Xu Mo: "..."

    Had he said something wrong? Why did Xu Boyan¡¯s glance seem so cold?

    "Master Xu..."

    "Shut up and drive."

    Xu Boyan slowly closed his eyes and snapped at Xu Mo in an icy cold voice.

    Xu Mo: "..."

    Fine, he would shut up.

    If he wasn¡¯t driving, he¡¯d really like to text Xu Yi and ask what Xu Boyan had been through recently.

    They arrived at the medical school soon. Xu Boyan was the first to get off the car.

    Xu Mo: "..."

    How could he sense Xu Boyan¡¯s anxiety? Usually Xu Boyan would only get off after he had opened the car door for him.

    "The students are in military training. For these ten plus days, visitors are not allowed in school."

    The gatekeeper saw Xu Boyan and pushed up his reading glasses to say.

    "I¡¯m here for inspection."

    Xu Boyan handed the gatekeeper the pass that the dean of the medical school had given him, looking rather cold.

    "Alright, you can go in."

    The gatekeeper opened the gate, letting Xu Boyan in.

    Xu Mo: "..."

    Was Master Xu really here for inspection?

 Chapter 153 She likes being called Mrs. Xu_1

    Chapter 153: 153 She likes being called Mrs. Xu_1All the students were on the field for military training, standing straight in their olive-green uniforms.

    "Hey, Master Xu, what¡¯s so interesting about military training?"

    Xu Mo glanced at the students training nearby, asking with a puzzled look on his face.

    Did Xu Boyan really come to inspect?

    But what¡¯s so interesting about military training?

    Xu Boyan ignored Xu Mo and kept walking forward.

    Xu Mo knew the Medical College well, and he could tell from the direction Xu Boyan was walking that he was headed for the rest room.

    Didn¡¯t he say he was here to inspect? What¡¯s he going to the rest room for?

    Xu Mo was confused, but followed anyway.

    "Qingyi sister, you¡¯re the best."

    In the rest room, Jiang Yumeng was eating the snacks and milk that Lu Qingyi brought, her face filled with satisfaction.

    Why did she always feel that the snacks Lu Qingyi gave her tasted better than the ones she bought from the supermarket? Despite having the same packaging, they tasted better.

    "Hurry up and eat, remember to have breakfast and eat more."

    Lu Qingyi was scrolling through her phone with her legs crossed, her voice chilly.

    Military training is exhausting, even if you don¡¯t want to eat, aren¡¯t hungry, you still have to force yourself to. The high amount of physical activity will make you feel hungry easily.

    Jiang Yumeng: "Thank you, Qingyi sister."

    "Hmm."

    "Qingyi sister, don¡¯t you have to do military training?"

    Lu Qingyi looked as if it was none of her business, she was casually scrolling through her phone in the rest room, and Jiang Yumeng was extremely curious.

    "No need."

    Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t even bother to look up.

    It didn¡¯t matter to her.

    She knew all the drills and could ensure she was not a hindrance during drills. She never liked being the weak link. She either didn¡¯t do it, or she did it the best.

    Jiang Yumeng: "...It¡¯s almost time. I have to go back."

    Feeling much better, Jiang Yumeng felt it was time to go back to training.

    "Hmm, go ahead."

    Satisfied with her solitude, Lu Qingyi kept scrolling through her phone.

    "Qingyi sister, won¡¯t you be punished by the instructor?"

    Jiang Yumeng asked worriedly, the instructors were usually quite strict.

    Lu Qingyi: "He can¡¯t beat me."

    Fists did the talking, and since her skills were better than the instructor¡¯s, he wouldn¡¯t dare do anything to her.

    Jiang Yumeng: "..."

    She twitched the corner of her mouth slightly, so Lu Qingyi knew how to fight too.

    "Little girl, are you not feeling well?"

    Xu Boyan walked into the rest room and gave Lu Qingyi a hug, asking softly.

    There was deep concern in his words.

    Could the little girl be sick? She was in the rest room at this time.

    "I¡¯m fine."

    Lu Qingyi smiled and hugged Xu Boyan back.

    Jiang Yumeng who was still there: "..."

    Wow, affection could really just drop from the sky like that.

    But how did Xu Boyan get in? Isn¡¯t it forbidden for outsiders to enter during the military training period?

    She grabbed her water bottle and slipped out. If she didn¡¯t leave now, was she supposed to stay and witness their affection?

    Xu Mo: "..."

    Xu Boyan was laughing, Xu Boyan was so gentle, Xu Boyan was hugging a girl...

    Oh my god, what kind of a celestial script is this?

    So, what¡¯s really happening now?

    "Why aren¡¯t you in training?"

    Xu Boyan asked softly, ruffling the girl¡¯s hair.

    Lu Qingyi shook her head: "I don¡¯t feel like it."

    Mainly because her mood was not that great, she was feeling a bit off and just didn¡¯t want to.

    "I offered to help you get a leave of absence earlier, but you refused."

    Xu Boyan lightly laughed, his eyes full of indulgence.

    "It¡¯s not necessary."

    Lu Qingyi shook her head again.

    "Master Xu..."

    Xu Mo stood on the side completely baffled.

    He felt thoroughly ignored by Xu Boyan.

    "Who is he?"

    Lu Qingyi raised an eyebrow as she looked at Xu Mo and asked.

    "An idiot."

    Xu Boyan glanced coldly at Xu Mo, his voice cooler than usual.

    He was pretty annoyed anyway.

    Xu Mo:"..."

    Had he done something wrong?

    "Oh."

    Lu Qingyi nodded.

    Xu Mo: "..."

    "Here you go, White Rabbit Creamy Candy."

    Xu Boyan took out a handful of White Rabbit Creamy Candy from his pocket and handed it to Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s lips curled up in a light laugh as she took the White Rabbit Creamy Candy from Xu Boyan¡¯s hand.

    Xu Mo: "..."

    "Open your mouth."

    Xu Boyan peeled off the candy wrapper and held the White Rabbit Creamy Candy to Lu Qingyi¡¯s lips.

    Lu Qingyi swallowed the candy and the sweet taste spread through her mouth.

    Xu Mo: "..."

    Holy shit, what had he just seen?

    "Lu Qingyi, Mrs. Xu."

    Xu Boyan glanced at Xu Mo and said to him, pointing at Lu Qingyi.

    Mrs. Xu?

    When did his lordship, Mr. Xu, get married? Hold on, this girl looked underage, she probably wasn¡¯t old enough to legally marry, right?

    Lu Qingyi gave a faint smile.

    Mrs. Xu, she liked being addressed that way.

    "Mr. Xu, when did you get married?"

    Xu Mo widened his eyes as he looked at Xu Boyan and Lu Qingyi.

    Xu Boyan: "..."

    Lu Qingyi: "..."

    This kid seemed not very bright.

    Lu Qingyi was starting to doubt how Xu Mo managed to stick around Xu Boyan with his lack of intelligence.

    People around Xu Boyan were usually very capable. This kid Xu Mo seemed a bit off.

    Just as Lin Xiaoni stepped into the doorway of the break room, she heard Xu Mo¡¯s words, and her steps involuntarily stopped. S§×arch* The N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    She stood by the door, secretly peering inside the break room. There were only three people inside¡ªLu Qingyi and two men she didn¡¯t recognize.

    Married?

    Could it be related to Lu Qingyi?

    "Get out!"

    With a slight parting of his thin lips, Xu Boyan spat out a word coldly.

    Xu Mo: "..."

    What had he said wrong again?

    "So, I¡¯ll take you out for lunch today, okay?"

    Xu Boyan asked, holding Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand.

    "No need, I¡¯m going to the cafeteria, you have work to do, don¡¯t always think about me."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s lips curled up in a light laugh. She stood on her tiptoes and planted a kiss on Xu Boyan¡¯s face.

    She was happy that Xu Boyan cared for her. But she also knew that Xu Boyan was very busy with numerous things to handle and she didn¡¯t want to hinder him from his work.

    "I¡¯m worried about you, I¡¯ll accompany you to the cafeteria for lunch."

    Xu Boyan said lightly as he ruffled Lu Qingyi¡¯s hair.

    Since he came, he should at least accompany the girl for lunch. If she didn¡¯t want to eat out, then he would accompany her in the cafeteria.

    Lu Qingyi: "Alright."

    "Mr. Xu, what about me..."

    Xu Mo motioned to himself.

    It seemed he needed to ask Xu Yi what exactly had happened when Xu Boyan went to Jin City and what was the deal with this girl named Lu Qingyi.

    "You can leave first."

    Xu Boyan just wanted to get rid of Xu Mo; he was too much in the way currently.

    Xu Mo: "..."

    So, was he being abandoned now?

    "Come pick me up later."

    Just as Xu Mo had turned to leave, Xu Boyan spoke again.

    Xu Mo: "...Alright."

    As a subordinate, his function was to obey orders, and again, obey orders.

 Chapter 154 My man, not someone you can get your hands on_1

    Chapter 154: 154 My man, not someone you can get your hands on_1The mealtime was approaching, but the military training was not over yet, the sun was especially scorching hot on the training ground.

    "Let¡¯s go, to eat."

    Lu Qingyi was holding Xu Boyan¡¯s hand and heading to the cafeteria.

    It was just the right time to go now, as there would be loads of people after the training and queueing was really a nuisance.

    In the cafeteria, aside from a few professors, there were no people, as students were still in military training at this hour.

    "I¡¯ll go get food, you sit." S§×ar?h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Lu Qingyi pointed at a seat and said.

    "Okay."

    Lu Qingyi got up to get the food.

    "Handsome, are you Lu Qingyi¡¯s boyfriend?"

    Lin Xiaoni sat down in front of Xu Boyan, her hand propping up her chin, throwing lascivious glances at Xu Boyan.

    This man¡¯s looks were truly handsome, she had never seen a man with such high attractiveness, very much to her taste.

    "Mhm."

    Xu Boyan glanced at Lin Xiaoni and moved his gaze elsewhere.

    "Handsome, what¡¯s your name?"

    Lin Xiaoni¡¯s voice was a bit cutesy, she was coyly looking at Xu Boyan.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s boyfriend, she suddenly itched to flirt with him.

    Xu Boyan¡¯s gaze rested on Lu Qingyi, who was getting food at the counter, ignoring Lin Xiaoni¡¯s question.

    "Handsome, can we add each other on WeChat?"

    Lin Xiaoni took out her phone from her pocket, opened the add friend QR code, and then pushed her phone in front of Xu Boyan.

    Cool and handsome men, she loved this type.

    "Handsome, I just want to be friends with you."

    Xu Boyan ignored Lin Xiaoni, but Lin Xiaoni was not embarrassed at all, she was coquettish and continuously sending coquettish winks at Xu Boyan.

    Many men were susceptible to her type of woman, her beauty and charm were undeniable and many men couldn¡¯t resist her.

    She had seduced other people¡¯s boyfriends in the past, and it was always a sure shot, never failed.

    "Scram!"

    Xu Boyan raised his eyes, and his thin lips slightly opened, his eyes tinged with frost.

    "Handsome, I share the dormitory with Lu Qingyi, I just want to be friends with you, I have no other intentions."

    Lin Xiaoni played with her curly hair, lowered her eyes and chuckled, her laughter was seductive and enticing.

    She hated Lu Qingyi, now she was itching to snatch Lu Qingyi¡¯s boyfriend.

    Lu Qingyi with her frosty, aloof personality, it was incredible she even had a boyfriend.

    "I don¡¯t want to repeat myself."

    Xu Boyan stood up, his thin lips slightly curved, his tone icy.

    "Don¡¯t be so fierce..."

    Lin Xiaoni touched her chest, looking innocently at Xu Boyan.

    She had won over an icy person like Xu Boyan before, and she was full of confidence in herself.

    "Get lost, you flirt."

    Lu Qingyi held a tray of food in one hand, she slammed the tray on the table and glared icily at Lin Xiaoni.

    Thinking of stealing her man?

    Good.

    "Lu Qingyi, aren¡¯t you being petty? Can¡¯t I even sit here?"

    Lin Xiaoni looked up at Lu Qingyi, her face full of grievance and innocence, while sneakily stealing glances at Xu Boyan.

    "Not hurting anymore?"

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s hands were on the table, her gaze moved from Lin Xiaoni¡¯s face to her stomach, her thin lips hooked into a semblance of a smirk.

    "Lu Qingyi, you are going overboard now, I am innocent here and you had the nerve to kick me. Can¡¯t you be more gentle? Men prefer gentle women, you will be dumped sooner or later with this attitude."

    Lin Xiaoni looked pitifully at Xu Boyan, almost on the verge of tears.

    Men prefer coquette and gentle women.

    How could Lu Qingyi, with her attitude, find such a handsome boyfriend?

    "Really?"

    Lu Qingyi shifted her gaze to Xu Boyan, she gently curved her lips into a smile, an unreadable expression in her eyes as she stared at Xu Boyan.

    If Xu Boyan says "yes", he is done for on the spot.

    "I don¡¯t like gentle ones."

    Looking into Lu Qingyi¡¯s eyes, Xu Boyan quickly raised his right hand and spoke.

    No matter what kind of character Lu Qingyi had, he liked her, he only liked Lu Qingyi.

    "So I¡¯m not gentle enough?"

    Lu Qingyi raised an eyebrow, looking playfully at Xu Boyan, she pretended to think and spoke.

    "You are the most gentle, the cutest and the most beautiful little one. In my heart, you are the best, I only like you, Lu Qingyi, no matter what you are like."

    Xu Boyan¡¯s right hand did not put down, his tone was sincere and serious, filled with warmth.

    Yes, falling for Lu Qingyi was not because she was good, only because Lu Qingyi was the first to move his heart.

    In his heart, Lu Qingyi will always be the best.

    "My man, you cannot lay a finger on him."

    Lu Qingyi picked up a bowl of clear broth from the table and, without hesitation, poured it over Lin Xiaoni¡¯s head.

    The scalding broth was so hot that it numbed Lin Xiaoni¡¯s scalp and scalded her face.

    "Ah, Lu Qingyi, I¡¯m going to kill you..."

    Lin Xiaoni gaped at Lu Qingyi, holding her head, her face on the verge of collapse.

    Her face.

    Lu Qingyi was really going too far.

    "Not going to the infirmary?"

    Lu Qingyi sneered, her face full of indifference as she watched Lin Xiaoni.

    "I want to kill you..."

    Lin Xiaoni was about to pounce on Lu Qingyi, her face twisted, her claws ready.

    Lu Qingyi was cruel, pouring that steaming broth over her without batting an eye.

    Before Lin Xiaoni¡¯s hands could touch Lu Qingyi, her stomach was kicked hard, she fell to the ground unprepared, looking a sorry mess.

    "My woman, you can¡¯t touch."

    Xu Boyan looked down at Lin Xiaoni, then shifted his gaze to Lu Qingyi, his eyes brimming with laughter.

    He especially liked hearing Lu Qingyi¡¯s words.

    "Crazy..."

    Lin Xiaoni held her head, she yelled, looking shocked at Xu Boyan.

    Xu Boyan really indulged Lu Qingyi, didn¡¯t he see how ruthless Lu Qingyi could be?

    Crazy, they were all crazy, both Lu Qingyi and Xu Boyan.

    Xu Boyan, a man, had no sympathy at all.

    "What¡¯s going on? What¡¯s going on?"

    A few men, looking like professors with glasses on, came over, frowning at the scene in front of them.

    They were discussing academic issues, Lin Xiaoni¡¯s shout had disturbed them.

    "Professor, Professor Wei, Lu Qingyi is bullying me."

    Lin Xiaoni looked at the men approaching, her eyes lit up, her gaze pleaded for help and landed on Wei Song.

    She had gone to Wei Song before and complained about Lu Qingyi bullying her, but Wei Song didn¡¯t believe her. He should believe it now, right?

    She was now lying on the ground so miserably, while Lu Qingyi still stood there glowing and radiant, anyone with eyes could see that the bullied one was her.

    Wei Song: "..."

    No, he saw nothing.

    Wei Song looked complexly at Lu Qingyi, daring not to speak or show his anger, not daring to get upset.

 Chapter 155: I am Professor Harderland_1

    Chapter 155: I am Professor Harderland_1Lu Qingyi¡¯s ruthlessness was something he had witnessed firsthand. Even if he didn¡¯t respect her former role as his professor, he dare not disrespect her.

    At Hardrick, nobody dared to slack off in Lu Qingyi¡¯s class. Her sharp eyes saw all clearly.

    The accuracy of her chalk throwing was unmatched, as he had once experienced. His forehead had throbbed with pain for a week.

    And that was the most lenient of her punishments.

    "Wei Song..."

    A tall, bespectacled professor turned to look at Wei Song.

    He too was a graduate of Hardrick, and he found Lu Qingyi strikingly similar to that notorious professor.

    "You¡¯re not mistaken."

    Wei Song nodded at the man.

    This was truly mind-boggling.

    "That student..."

    "Enough."

    Just as a professor was about to criticize Lu Qingyi, the tall one stopped him and whispered in his ear.

    "Alright, go to the infirmary, your face has turned a bit swollen."

    Wei Song gave a light cough, speaking to Lin Xiaoni.

    If the person involved wasn¡¯t Lu Qingyi, he could stand up for Lin Xiaoni, but the person was indeed Lu Qingyi.

    Sorry, but he was powerless in this situation.

    "Professor..."

    Lin Xiaoni was stunned, looking at Wei Song in disbelief.

    Why was this happening?

    Shouldn¡¯t Wei Song stand up for her?

    She was clearly the victim here. She was in such a mess, couldn¡¯t Wei Song see that?

    "Go, go, go..."

    Wei Song waved his hand in a somewhat helpless manner.

    Lin Xiaoni was his student, so he should be standing up for her in theory, but he simply couldn¡¯t.

    Holding her face, Lin Xiaoni ran out of the cafeteria heartbroken.

    "Are you okay?"

    A smile spread across Wei Song¡¯s face as he asked Lu Qingyi.

    The floor was a bit wet, the food on the table untouched, but the soup bowl was completely clean.

    Thinking about Lin Xiaoni¡¯s condition, Wei Song could almost confirm what Lu Qingyi had done.

    Lu Qingyi did things on a whim, never considering the consequences. Of course, she wasn¡¯t afraid of anything, including throwing hot soup on someone when she was upset.

    "I¡¯m fine."

    Lu Qingyi sat down, her expression cold and detached as though nothing had happened.

    As if she wasn¡¯t the one who had just poured scalding soup over Lin Xiaoni¡¯s head.

    "Little one, are you angry?"

    Xu Boyan sat down next to Lu Qingyi, looking at her with an unusually gentle expression.

    "No."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s reply was a bit harsh.

    No anger, it¡¯s just that she wasn¡¯t particularly happy.

    "If you don¡¯t want to participate in the military training, I can get you a leave."

    Wei Song knew about Lu Qingyi¡¯s incident with the instructor today. He spoke carefully.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s strength was truly...

    Just thinking about the scene made Wei Song feel scared.

    If Lu Qingyi can beat an instructor to the ground, he would feel it¡¯s utterly normal. If she couldn¡¯t, then he would start doubting life itself.

    Sir?

    Xu Boyan¡¯s gaze shifted between Lu Qingyi and Wei Song.

    Wei Song said ¡¯sir¡¯ in each sentence, it was clearly evident how much respect he had for Lu Qingyi.

    Wei Song was a professor and shouldn¡¯t respect a student this much. That seemed illogical.

    "Hmm, they disturbed my meal"

    Lu Qingyi frowned, sounding a bit exasperated.

    Really annoying, bothering her.

    "Alright, eat slow."

    Wei Song scratched the back of his head, pulling the other professors to continue discussing the previous issue.

    "So young, are you sure you didn¡¯t lie to us?"

    "I actually met the infamous devil professor of Hardrick."

    "This girl looks underage, don¡¯t she?"

    "I don¡¯t dare have any temper now."

    "Really, no lies, Wei Song¡¯s former professor."

    "Wait, isn¡¯t this role reverse now?"

    "What¡¯s this script? I¡¯m slightly dizzy."

    "Shush, knowing this is enough, don¡¯t spread it outside."

    "Be careful, or you¡¯ll lose your head."

    "..."

    Several professors continued their discussion in low voices as they walked. Although their voices were low, Lu Qingyi and Xu Boyan heard them clearly.

    The professor of Hardrick that one hears of but never sees, Lu Qingyi, was known to everyone. However, very few people had seen her.

    Those non-Hardrick students only knew that Professor Lu was very young, highly capable, had a bad temper and bizarre, and nothing else.

    Lu Qingyi: "..."

    So her identity was known by others now?

    And was she really that terrifying? sea??h th§× N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "Little one..."

    Xu Boyan leaned his head close to Lu Qingyi, calling her softly.

    "Ah, I never thought of deceiving you."

    Lu Qingyi bit her lower lip, looking at Xu Boyan.

    "So, what¡¯s my little friend¡¯s other alias?"

    Xu Boyan rubbed Lu Qingyi¡¯s head, asking in a low voice.

    Xu Boyan found that his little one was far from simple.

    She had many identities.

    "Hardrick Professor."

    Lu Qingyi took a deep breath and told Xu Boyan about this identity.

    "Oh?"

    Xu Boyan chuckled, he was quite surprised.

    No wonder Qingyi would never consider Hardrick. Accepting the transition from professor to schoolmate was a bit hard.

    The little one was so young, yet she was already a professor. That¡¯s truly incredible.

    "Graduated from middle school and directly took the college entrance examination."

    Lu Qingyi was poking at the rice in her bowl as she spoke slowly.

    She indeed hadn¡¯t attended high school, she had directly university. However, many people thought she was joking and didn¡¯t believe her words.

    "Little one is so brilliant."

    Xu Boyan picked up a green pepper from his bowl and placed it into Lu Qingyi¡¯s, chuckling.

    Qingyi had never deceived him, she had simply not disclosed her identity.

    The little one was so formidable, Xu Boyan was sure to feel happy.

    "You know the most famous professor at Hardrick, right? That¡¯s me."

    Lu Qingyi continued.

    Many people knew about her reputation, but apart from Hardrick¡¯s students, no one else had seen her.

    Professor Lu was a character who terrified and enthralled at the same time.

    Xu Boyan: "...I know, my little one is excellent."

    Xu Boyan gently ruffled the girl¡¯s head, the corner of his mouth tugging in a barely visible smile.

    His little one was clearly so well-behaved and cute, why would others describe her in such a way?

    He completely forgot how he had previously assessed Lu Qingyi, and his opinion of Hardrick¡¯s Professor Lu.

    "Wei Song was my student."

    Picking at the vegetables in her bowl, Lu Qingyi said casually, seemingly indifferent.

    Yes, she thought she shouldn¡¯t have come to a medical school. No, she shouldn¡¯t be in the university again.

    Her former student suddenly became a professor, this transformation was quite... well, you know.

    Xu Boyan: "..."

    he looked at Lu Qingyi somewhat lost for words, and for a moment, unsure of what to say.

 Chapter 156 Self-inflicted Lin Xiaoni_1

    Chapter 156: 156 Self-inflicted Lin Xiaoni_1No wonder Wei Song always addresses Lu Qingyi with respect, she didn¡¯t want to go to Hardrick to avoid her former students becoming her seniors. sea??h th§× nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    If she could foresee the future, she would be even more reluctant to come to the medical college. Her former students would become her teachers.

    "You can go back first after you¡¯re full,"

    Lu Qingyi poked the white rice in her bowl and said softly.

    She was a bit tired and wanted to go back to the dorm to sleep.

    "Alright."

    Xu Boyan gently rubbed the girl¡¯s head, he murmured softly.

    The morning military training was over, and students came to the cafeteria one after another, and it was soon jam-packed.

    The mealtime passed very quickly. Xu Boyan helped Lu Qingyi with her tray, and they both walked out of the cafeteria shoulder to shoulder.

    "Look at those two, they¡¯re both so good-looking."

    "Well-matched in terms of talent and appearance, it¡¯s such a perfect match."

    "Mom, I want to be in love."

    "Hey, isn¡¯t that Lu Qingyi?"

    "The woman seems to be from the traditional Chinese medicine department."

    "Wow, that man is so handsome. I¡¯m completely smitten."

    "Perfect match, the good-looking ones are all paired together."

    "Why does that woman look familiar?"

    "..."

    Wherever Lu Qingyi and Xu Boyan passed, they could hear their classmates¡¯ discussions.

    Lu Qingyi sent Xu Boyan to the school gate before returning to her dormitory.

    "Lu Qingyi, you vixen, you¡¯ve gone too far."

    Just as she arrived at the dormitory entrance, Lu Qing heard Lin Xiaoni¡¯s scolding and the sound of objects being thrown.

    "Nini, what happened to you?"

    Chen Xuejie¡¯s concerned voice rang out. She sat on the top bunk, watching Lin Xiaoni, her tone was concerned, but she didn¡¯t move an inch.

    "My face is all thanks to Lu Qingyi."

    Lin Xiaoni¡¯s face was red and swollen, and she had applied ointment. She pointed at her face and spoke to Chen Xuejie.

    Her face was not scarred but her face was swollen from the burn, and it was painful even to speak.

    "What did she do?"

    Chen Xuejie¡¯s voice was soft, a gleam of schadenfreude flashed in her eyes.

    She had known Lin Xiaoni for a long time, and it was impossible not to be jealous of her beauty.

    Lu Qingyi was also very beautiful. She was more than happy to watch the struggles between the two people, both of whom were more beautiful than her.

    "This is still the lightest punishment."

    Lu Qingyi pushed open the dormitory door, her smile not quite reaching her eyes as she looked at Lin Xiaoni¡¯s face.

    Trying to seduce her man, not even considering her own limitations. It was only a bowl of hot soup, Lu Qingyi thought she was particularly kind.

    Ever since her grandmother died, she hadn¡¯t done anything she¡¯s particularly pleased with, she became much kinder.

    "Lu Qingyi, what is your relationship with Professor Wei?"

    The moment Lin Xiaoni saw Lu Qingyi, her eyes blazed with fury, she pointed at Lu Qingyi and asked.

    Wei Song ignored her embarrassment at the cafeteria, clearly taking Lu Qingyi¡¯s side.

    Why Lu Qingyi?

    "A teacher-student relationship."

    Lu Qingyi walked to her desk and sat down, speaking in a low voice.

    Yes, indeed it was a teacher-student relationship. It was in the past, and it is now, albeit with a change in roles.

    She was Wei Song¡¯s teacher previously, and now Wei Song is her teacher.

    The teacher-student relationship was not wrong in any way.

    "Inappropriate teacher-student relationship."

    Lin Xiaoni pointed at Lu Qingyi¡¯s head and said.

    With Lu Qingyi¡¯s beauty, seducing one or two professors was not impossible. If she didn¡¯t have a relationship, why would Wei Song protect Lu Qingyi so obviously?

    "Hands off."

    Lu Qingyi turned to look at Lin Xiaoni, her gaze was cold.

    She hated being pointed at by others, it really annoyed her.

    "So, you can do it, but won¡¯t let me mention it?"

    Lin Xiaoni gnashed her teeth as she spoke, feeling pain in her cheeks.

    She believed that there was something improper between Lu Qingyi and Wei Song.

    Lu Qingyi did not respond, she was toying with a silver needle in her hand, and was chuckling to herself.

    "Lu Qingyi, are you flirty and promiscuous? Does your boyfriend know?"

    Lin Xiaoni¡¯s eyes were reddish. The more she talked, the more her cheeks hurt, yet, she could not control herself to stop talking about Lu Qingyi.

    You have to admit, Lu Qingyi¡¯s boyfriend is much more handsome than any man she has ever seen. Cold yet strikingly stylish.

    She loved such a type of man, and jealousy swelled within her towards Lu Qingyi.

    Why does she deserve him?

    "Do you fancy my boyfriend?"

    Lu Qingyi lifted her eyes, staring coldly at Lin Xiaoni.

    It seemed that Xu Boyan¡¯s earlier kick didn¡¯t make any difference; Lin Xiaoni was still thinking about him.

    "Lu Qingyi, do you think you are deserving of him?"

    Lin Xiaoni bit her lips tightly as she angrily stared at Lu Qingyi.

    Was it genuinely love at first sight with Xu Boyan, or was it just his good looks that tempted her, or was it because she couldn¡¯t get him that made her desire him even more?

    "A perfect match."

    Lu Qingyi responded with a confident smile. She was always exceptionally self-confident; she refused to be self-deprecating.

    She never felt that she wasn¡¯t deserving of Xu Boyan.

    Jiang Yumeng, who just entered the dormitory, was silent.

    Her older dorm mate was really incredible; she never saw Lu Qingyi as humble.

    "Lu Qingyi... Ah..."

    As soon as Lin Xiaoni yelled Lu Qingyi¡¯s name, her words were drowned out in her screams.

    Lin Xiaoni held her hand with disbelief, looking at the silver needle embedded in her finger.

    The needle had pierced through her finger completely, exposing fresh blood.

    Who did this?

    How did they do it?

    Lin Xiaoni was in excruciating pain; her lips turned white.

    "Words can hurt."

    Lu Qingyi pulled a colourful novel from a drawer, stating without looking back.

    She was well aware of what Lin Xiaoni was getting at.

    "Nini, what happened to you?"

    Chen Xuejie exclaimed, sitting up in worry, looking at Lin Xiaoni but without any intention to move from her bed.

    "My hand..."

    Lin Xiaoni raised her finger, which had a silver needle inserted from top to bottom, blood was oozing out.

    The silver needle shimmered under the light.

    Chen Xuejie¡¯s eyes widened in shock as she covered her mouth, staring in disbelief at Lin Xiaoni¡¯s hand.

    How could this be possible?

    Who did it?

    Who could do such a thing?

    Jiang Yumeng dropped her cup to the ground at once, making a "clang" sound.

    She was greatly shocked. In the dormitory, there were just four of them; nobody else had entered. What happened to Lin Xiaoni¡¯s hand?

    Was it Lu Qingyi?

    Jiang Yumeng turned to Lu Qingyi; this silver needle could only be manipulated by someone like Lu Qingyi who wasn¡¯t afraid to break the rules.

    "Nini, pull out the needle..."

    Chen Xuejie got down from the bed and came to Lin Xiaoni. She looked at the silver needle and frowned.

    "It hurts..."

    Lin Xiaoni tried to pull it out. The pain was indescribable; it hurt terribly.

    The silver needle was deeply inserted into the flesh, pulling it out would surely be agonizing.

    "You¡¯re so dramatic."

    Lu Qingyi flipped through the novel in her hand offhandedly, not returning a single glance at Lin Xiaoni.

    "Lu Qingyi, don¡¯t be smug. You might be the next one."

    Lin Xiaoni took a deep breath, her eyes fixed on the back of Lu Qingyi¡¯s head as she spoke.

 Chapter 157 My sleep is quite shallow _1

    Chapter 157: 157 My sleep is quite shallow _1She didn¡¯t doubt for a moment that the silver needles were Lu Qingyi¡¯s handiwork, though she found it hard to believe that Lu Qingyi was that capable.

    "I wouldn¡¯t do this to myself,"

    Lu Qingyi took a bookmark out of the drawer, then turned to look at Lin Xiaoni.

    She subtly curled the corners of her lips, her expression a mix of a smile and a smirk.

    There was nothing she wasn¡¯t proud to admit.

    "Sister, look up at the sky, lots of cows are flying."

    Chen Xuejie stood next to Lin Xiaoni, she gently smiled and spoke.

    The accuracy of the silver needles was not something an ordinary person could match. How could Lu Qingyi, a mere student, be so capable.

    "Would you like to give it a try?"

    Lu Qingyi took out a piece of black cloth from the drawer, held by a disposable elastic band. She removed the band, unfolded the cloth, revealing a row of shiny silver needles.

    Lin Xiaoni and Chen Xuejie were both shocked, looking at Lu Qingyi in disbelief.

    How could this be possible?

    "Lu Qingyi, you¡¯re sick!"

    Lin Xiaoni, pointing at Lu Qingyi, started shouting.

    "I warned you about your hand."

    Lu Qingyi took a silver needle, flipping it playfully in her hand, her voice cold as ice.

    Any pain was self-inflicted.

    Lin Xiaoni, fearful, lowered her hand. The look she gave Lu Qingyi was filled with hostility.

    If looks could kill, Lu Qingyi wouldn¡¯t know how many times she would have been killed by Lin Xiaoni.

    "What deep grudge could there be between classmates? We¡¯re about to share the same dorm for the next four years. Can¡¯t you put your differences aside?"

    Chen Xuejie, acting like a negotiator, spoke calmly, her eyes fixed on Lu Qingyi.

    She was slightly afraid on the inside.

    "Ever heard of a Vernier Caliper?"

    Lu Qingyi, eyes lowered to her silver needles, asked with a slight laugh.

    Chen Xuejie: "Isn¡¯t that a tool for physics experiments?"

    All science students are familiar with the Vernier Caliper. Chen Xuejie was confused why Lu Qingyi would mention it.

    "The Vernier Caliper gives precise measurements."

    Jiang Yumeng walked to Lu Qingyi¡¯s side, calmly speaking her words.

    Jiang Yumeng, not having lived in a high school dormitory, naturally didn¡¯t know that Lu Qingyi had mentioned this before.

    "You all can consider me a Vernier Caliper."

    Lu Qingyi smirked, addressing Lin Xiaoni and Chen Xuejie.

    Roommates, spending the next four years together?

    Ha!

    Jiang Yumeng: "..."

    Lin Xiaoni: "..."

    Chen Xuejie: "..."

    They didn¡¯t understand what Lu Qingyi was implying.

    "I¡¯m not lonely, I don¡¯t need friends, so there¡¯s no need to get along with you."

    As Lu Qingyi spoke, her gaze fell on Lin Xiaoni and Chen Xuejie.

    "That¡¯s right, Lu Qingyi, all you need is a man. Who needs friends?"

    Lin Xiaoni scoffed. She still believed that Lu Qingyi and Wei Song had an improper relationship.

    "Heh..."

    Lu Qingyi let out a cold laugh. With a slight flick of her wrist, the silver needle in her hand flew straight into the bedpost behind Lin Xiaoni.

    Lin Xiaoni was petrified, she sank to the ground, not daring to utter a word.

    That needle had just flown straight over her head, brushing her hair along the way.

    That precision... Lin Xiaoni¡¯s look towards Lu Qingyi had changed.

    If that needle was a bit lower, she might be dead.

    Chen Xuejie tried to pull out the needle, but failed - it was embedded too deeply.

    The power behind Lu Qingyi¡¯s throw was immense.

    "Finally, I¡¯ve told you, my man is off-limits to you."

    Lu Qingyi tossed the novel into the drawer and then climbed onto the bed.

    Lin Xiaoni and Chen Xuejie watched, wide-eyed, as Lu Qingyi climbed onto the bed, neither of them daring to say a word.

    Lu Qingyi, she was really too terrifying. S§×arch* The n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "Don¡¯t disturb my sister Qing when she¡¯s sleeping," Jiang Yumeng said as she, too, climbed onto the bed.

    Good heavens, her sister Qing was so cool, she was definitely going to stick close to Lu Qingyi from now on. She quickly pulled out her phone to tell Luo Jia about the situation.

    Such things definitely needed to be shared, except that Luo Jia was all the way at Beijing University.

    "Quiet, I¡¯m a light sleeper, and I¡¯m not pleasant when I¡¯m woken up," Qingyi said as she lay in bed, a silver needle tucked between her fingers.

    Lin Xiaoni and Chen Xuejie were angry but didn¡¯t dare to confront her.

    Chen Xuejie slowly retreated to her own bed while Lin Xiaoni went to the infirmary.

    ¡ª¡ª

    In the afternoon military training, Lu Qingyi just showed up at the drill ground as a mere formality, and the instructor, Mr. Li, didn¡¯t dare to criticize her.

    "Lu Qingyi, have you mastered the squad drills yet? This is a matter concerning the collective honor," Instructor Li, while lightly coughing, asked Qingyi.

    This was also a competition and as part of the Traditional Chinese Medicine Department, Qiingyi really should participate.

    Lu Qingyi: "I have."

    It was precisely because she had mastered it that she had this bold idea of not wanting to train.

    "Show it to me."

    "Uh-huh."

    "On my command, attention, at ease, right turn, left turn, about face, march in time, double march, mark time, halt, squat, stand up, straddle, salute, finish your salute..."

    Instructor Li was busy chanting the commands, and Qingyi was following along, her movements were crystal clear and astoundingly standard.

    "She¡¯s so precise."

    "She looks so cool when she does these movements."

    "I can¡¯t believe I¡¯m worse than a girl."

    "She looks so much like a soldier, all her movements are so exact."

    "Why do I feel like she¡¯s even more precise than Instructor Li?"

    "..."

    Instructor Li was somewhat surprised, he had not expected that Qingyi could execute these movements so precisely.

    "Would you be interested in joining the army?" Instructor Li asked.

    Qingyi was truly a rare talent, a promising seedling.

    Lazily raising her eyelids, Qingyi replied, "Not interested."

    Being a soldier seems exhausting, and it wouldn¡¯t guarantee her abundant sleep.

    "During the squad drills, you can stand on the side or rest."

    Instructor Li commented.

    Qingyi knew all the drills. He wouldn¡¯t dare to demand more, not to mention he couldn¡¯t defeat Qingyi.

    "Okay then, I¡¯m going."

    With no courtesies, Qingyi picked up her water bottle and headed towards the rest area.

    The weather was rather hot and she was longing for an ice cream bar. She left her bottle in the rest area and leisurely walked towards the supermarket.

    In colleges, they don¡¯t call it a grocery store anymore; it¡¯s a supermarket with all kinds of supplies, including daily necessities.

    "Keep it up."

    Qingyi tore open the ice cream wrapper, leisurely headed back to the Traditional Chinese Medicine Department with an ice cream in her mouth, and made a ¡¯keep it up¡¯ hand gesture.

    Traditional Chinese Medicine Students: "..."

    Inside, they only wanted to curse, especially at Qingyi.

    Why did she have to tempt them with ice cream?

    They just stared as Qingyi slowly made her way to the resting area while enjoying her ice cream.

    They were green with envy. So this was what disparities felt like. Why had life treated them so differently?

    While others were enjoying their ice cream and relaxing in the rest area, they could only withstand the scorching sun¡¯s baptism.

    Sigh, life was too hard.

 Chapter 158 Easy Evening_1

    Chapter 158: 158 Easy Evening_1The most interesting part of the military training was at night. It was not sunny, slightly breezy and there was barely any training. It was mainly filled with singing and playing games.

    Lu Qingyi lazily sat within the squad, busying herself with her phone. The instructor, Li, saw her but didn¡¯t reprimand her.

    Lin Xiaoni cast a resentful glance at Lu Qingyi, her heart filled with fury, but she couldn¡¯t vent her anger.

    "You must all be tired from a day of military training. Tonight, we will just learn some military songs. You can go back to your dormitory at nine o¡¯clock."

    Instructor Li clapped his hands and announced.

    Nighttime during military training was what the students looked forward to most. There was no scorching sun, a breeze, and most importantly, it was pretty relaxed.

    "Wow!

    Thunderous cheers erupted from below, followed by applause.

    After a long day, the thought of more military training at night had made each of them dispirited. But now, hearing that there was no need for more training and that they could just sing, many of them began to get excited.

    "We¡¯re singing revolutionary songs. Anyone got any good suggestions?"

    Instructor Li asked.

    "Instructor, how about I am a Soldier?"

    "My Motherland."

    "Battle Hymn of the Army."

    "Instructor, how about Night at the Military Harbor?"

    "Unity is Strength."

    "..."

    One by one, people enthusiastically voiced their thoughts, suggesting songs they had heard or liked.

    "Let¡¯s vote by a show of hands."

    There were many suggestions, and Instructor Li felt it would be more democratic.

    In the end, "Battle Hymn of the Army" got the most votes, so they would sing that song.

    "Who wants to lead the singing?"

    "Instructor, may I give it a try?"

    Lin Xiaoni stood up, speaking somewhat shyly.

    However, she was rather confident in her heart. She had always had a good singing voice and thought she was well suited to lead the singing.

    "What¡¯s your name?"

    "Lin Xiaoni."

    "Alright, Lin Xiaoni, why don¡¯t you give it a try?"

    "Thank you, Instructor."

    Lin Xiaoni took out her phone, queued up "Battle Hymn of the Army," and then lightly cleared her throat.

    "Ahem, Instructor, I¡¯m going to start now, okay? Listen to the bugle call of the new journey, the goal of a strong army calls to us from the front; the nation needs strength, we must carry the burden. The flag is festooned with the glorious honor of blood and iron; the soldiers listen to the Party¡¯s command, victorious in battle, with exceptional spirit..."

    "Stop, stop."

    Lin Xiaoni had only sung a little when Instructor Li made a pause gesture.

    "Instructor, did I not sing well?"

    Lin Xiaoni asked, feeling that she had performed quite well.

    "Sister, we¡¯re singing a military song, not a love song"

    Below, a male student spoke up loudly.

    They would not deny that Lin Xiaoni had a good singing voice, but she sang in too soft a manner. It lacked the corresponding spirit, seemed weak and lackluster, and was utterly devoid of the grandeur one would expect.

    "Yes, it¡¯s a military song."

    "What¡¯s most important for a military song? It¡¯s the momentum!"

    "You sang so soft and gentle that there¡¯s no masculinity whatsoever.

    "Change! Change!"

    "..."

    Lu Qingyi had no reaction. She continued to play with her phone, clearly indifferent to the proceedings.

    "I..." Lin Xiaoni reluctantly walked off with a crestfallen expression.

    "Don¡¯t feel bad. We¡¯ll have you perform if there¡¯s a performance in our class."

    "You¡¯re good at singing. It¡¯s just slightly soft."

    "You don¡¯t need to be upset about this."

    "..."

    "I might have held everyone up."

    Lin Xiaoni bit her lip and slightly bowed as she spoke.

    "Does anyone else want to volunteer?"

    "Instructor, I recommend Lu Qingyi."

    A female student glanced in Lu Qingyi¡¯s direction as she made her suggestion.

    There was no other choice: Lu Qingyi was excessively handsome today. Even she, as a girl, felt dazzled by his charm. If she were a boy, she would have persisted in pursuing Lu Qingyi, no matter what.

    "Yes, Lu Qingyi."

    "I think Lu Qingyi would be good."

    "Instructor, Lu Qingyi indeed has potential."

    "Lu Qingyi, Lu Qingyi."

    Once one person began, many others joined in, and calls for Lu Qingyi rose up.

    So annoying.

    Lu Qingyi lazily raised her eyes and gently rubbed her temples. S§×ar?h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "Lu Qingyi, can you do it?"

    Instructor Li didn¡¯t dare to directly ask Lu Qingyi up, so he asked her beforehand.

    "Not interested."

    Lu Qingyi lazily lifted her eyelids, sounding a bit impatient.

    The students studying Traditional Chinese Medicine: "..."

    Instructor Li: "..."

    Couldn¡¯t she be a little more tactful? She didn¡¯t even leave them a shred of dignity.

    "Then I¡¯ll go, wish me luck."

    A male student stood up, his gaze turning to Lu Qingyi.

    "Ren Changming, great!"

    "I¡¯ll just sing the latter part. ¡¯No fear of strong enemies, daring to compete. For the motherland, we¡¯ll win on the battlefield. Listen to the bugle call of the new journey, the goal of a strong army calls to us from the front; the nation needs strength, we must carry this cause. The battle flag is written with the honor of blood and iron..."

    Ren Changming sang it all in one breath, his voice resounding.

    "Not bad, not bad."

    The applause came from below. Although Ren Changming did not sing particularly well, his voice was booming and resonant.

    "Okay, you it is."

    Instructor Li nodded and said.

    The night passed swiftly amidst laughter and merriment.

    "Lu Qingyi, do you want to go for supper?"

    After the military training concluded, Ren Changming came up to Lu Qingyi. He scratched the back of his head, looking rather ingenuous.

    There was supper in college, and the canteen was opened.

    "Nope."

    Lu Qingyi put her phone in her pocket, her voice cold.

    She had been spoiled by Xu Boyan¡¯s cooking and really wasn¡¯t used to the canteen food anymore.

    "I will buy breakfast for you tomorrow."

    Ren Changming volunteered.

    He had heard some female students in class complaining about having to wake up so early that they didn¡¯t even have time to buy breakfast before having to muster.

    Lu Qingyi: "No need."

    "Well... If you need any help, you can ask me. My name is Ren Changming."

    Ren Changming scratched his nose awkwardly. Lu Qingyi was so cold, rejecting him so directly that he didn¡¯t know what to say.

    "No need."

    Lu Qingyi put her hands in her pockets and walked straight past Ren Changming.

    Ren Changming stayed where he was, looking rather embarrassed.

    "Our ice queen from the dorm, you think you can melt her?"

    Lin Xiaoni held a bottle of water, looking at Ren Changming gleefully, her heart, however, was seething with jealousy.

    She was obviously quite pretty as well, why didn¡¯t any boys show her even a glimpse of interest?

    "We¡¯re in the same dorm. Can you help me?"

    Ren Changming directed his glowing eyes at Lin Xiaoni.

    "Do you have the looks?"

    Ren Changming touched his own cheeks, then shook his head.

    "Do you have the money?"

    Ren Changming shook his head.

    "Do you have power?"

    Ren Changming shook his head.

    "You don¡¯t have anything, what are you going to woo Lu Qingyi with?"

    Lin Xiaoni crossed her arms and burst out laughing.

    Ren Changming: "Sincerity."

    "Do you understand her? How long have you known her? You¡¯re pretty amusing."

    Lin Xiaoni covered her mouth and chuckled, saying nothing but finding the whole thing quite ridiculous.

 Chapter 159: I am afraid of getting air conditioning sickness_1

    Chapter 159: I am afraid of getting air conditioning sickness_1Love at first sight? She certainly didn¡¯t believe in such nonsense, it was pretty boring. sea??h th§× ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    It was all because of Lu Qingyi¡¯s face, Lin Xiaoni was crystal clear about it.

    "Her boyfriend is more handsome than you, hangs out with the rich and powerful. You¡¯re not even qualified to be one of her many men."

    Lin Xiaoni covered her lips and chuckled lightly, her gaze sweeping over Ren Changming non-stop.

    Yes, she wanted to smear Lu Qingyi, she wanted Lu Qingyi to suffer.

    "What do you mean?"

    Ren Changming frowned at Lin Xiaoni, feeling somewhat confused.

    "To put it simply, Lu Qingyi has many men, and you¡¯re not even worthy to carry her shoes. Have you seen my face? Lu Qingyi splashed soup on it, but when Professor Wei arrived, he blamed me."

    Lin Xiaoni pointed to her face, filled with resentment.

    Why should Lu Qingyi receive others¡¯ protection?

    Lin Xiaoni¡¯s face was severely swollen, clearly visible to Ren Changming.

    "You deserve it."

    Jiang Yumeng and a few students from her department walked by, laughing and chatting. When she heard Lu Qingyi¡¯s name, she stopped.

    She was lively and had quickly made friends. Lu Qingyi was different, she was aloof and didn¡¯t need friends, her close relationship to Lu Qingyi was solely a result of her shamelessness.

    Lu Qingyi was so good, Jiang Yumeng could not tolerate others slandering her.

    "Jiang Yumeng, you bootlicker, always thinking of Lu Qingyi, but does she even care about you?"

    Lin Xiaoni crossed her arms and glared, her eyes filled with fury.

    What was so good about Lu Qingyi that she always had people defending her?

    "If it wasn¡¯t for Sister Qing, I would only be in vocational school now."

    Jiang Yumeng stated a stark reality.

    She wasn¡¯t belittling vocational schools, but she knew a good university was far better. Who would think of going to vocational school if they could attend a university?

    Aren¡¯t those who study hard doing so to get into a good university?

    Society is really quite realistic. In a place like Kyoto, what kind of good job could you get after graduating from vocational school?

    The medical college was a first-rate university, the gap between it and a vocational school was huge. If it weren¡¯t for Lu Qingyi, how could she have hoped to attend a medical college?

    "Is she that great? She only scored 655 on the college entrance exam, such a low score is just embarrassing."

    Lin Xiaoni scoffed with a tone full of ridicule.

    She scored 680 on the college entrance exam, a full twenty-five points higher than Lu Qingyi.

    Jiang Yumeng: "Sister Qing didn¡¯t write the Chinese composition, English composition, and English error correction sections of her college entrance exam."

    Lu Qingyi was so excellent, she simply deemed a perfect score beneath her.

    "Pfft, Jiang Yumeng are you joking?"

    Lin Xiaoni laughed, looking at Jiang Yumeng as if she was an idiot.

    The college entrance exam was so important, she didn¡¯t believe for a second that Lu Qingyi would do such a thing.

    Who would turn down a chance to score a few more points?

    "If you have the guts, say it to Sister Qing¡¯s face. What¡¯s the point of saying it behind her back?"

    Jiang Yumeng said and left with a few classmates.

    "Yumeng, who is Lu Qingyi?"

    One of the girls asked curiously.

    "My idol."

    When she mentions Lu Qingyi, she always felt a sense of pride.

    "Tell us about her."

    "Lu Qingyi is my Sister Qing. She¡¯s amazing, all of our previous mock exam scores were perfect, her college entrance exam marks were only deducted for what she didn¡¯t write."

    "Whoa, that¡¯s impressive. Are you serious?"

    "Yumeng, isn¡¯t that a bit too exaggerated? There can¡¯t be such an amazing person."

    "Exactly."

    "It¡¯s true. She¡¯s beautiful, talented, and it was she who pulled our class grades up."

    "Is she really that amazing?"

    "Yumeng, introduce us to her sometime."

    The girls chatted while they walked, their voices fading away.

    Lin Xiaoni listened to their conversation, her heart not feeling too good. Whether it was true or not, simply hearing all the praise for Lu Qingyi made her seethe.

    "I am leaving."

    Ren Changming looked in the direction where Jiang Yumeng and the others had disappeared, then stated to Lin Xiaoni before leaving.

    Somehow, he had a feeling that Lu Qingyi was just as Jiang Yumeng had described.

    Lu Qingyi often came off as aloof, exuding an aura of unwelcoming coldness, he found it hard to believe that such a girl would be as terrible as described.

    Lin Xiaoni stood rooted to the spot, her fists tightly clenched.

    ¡ª

    For the first seven days of military training, Lu Qingyi had been holed up in the dormitories, not once setting foot on the training ground. Wei Song submitted a leave of absence on her behalf the second day of training.

    Lin Xiaoni was seething with jealousy.

    On the ninth day of military training, Lu Qingyi appeared on the training ground.

    She looked completely leisurely and indifferent, a lollipop hanging from her mouth.

    "Did you come because you knew today was shooting training?"

    The drill instructor asked as he looked at Lu Qingyi.

    It was quite a coincidence. During the previous few days of routine training, Lu Qingyi hadn¡¯t been seen. Yet on the day shooting practice began, she turned up.

    "I didn¡¯t know."

    Lu Qingyi pulled the lollipop from her mouth and responded casually.

    Oh, it¡¯s already the ninth day. She just finished what she had to do and felt bored, so she came over.

    Drill Instructor Li: "....return to your position, we¡¯re heading to the training field."

    The medical college had set up a training field behind it for shooting.

    Xu Boyan had made quite an investment in the medical college, Lu Qingyi mused.

    "Well, someone finally bothered to turn up."

    Lin Xiaoni sneered with a caustic tone.

    Every time she returned to the dormitory after being out in the sun, Lu Qingyi would be comfortably lying on the bed with the air conditioner turned on, which irked her.

    Despite using sunscreen, she had tanned quite a lot, Lu Qingyi¡¯s skin was still so white, she was extremely envious.

    "I¡¯ve been in the air-conditioned dormitory too much, I¡¯m afraid I¡¯ll get air conditioner disease."

    Lu Qingyi smiled and looked at Lin Xiaoni coldly.

    "Lu Qingyi..."

    Lin Xiaoni felt like her lungs were about to explode.

    Really, she was using something like that to provoke her.

    Lu Qingyi raised an eyebrow: "Hmm?"

    That feeling of you hating me, yet unable to do anything about me, it was sort of amusing.

    Lu Qingyi knew she gave Lin Xiaoni precisely that feeling.

    "Silence, we¡¯re going to the training field now."

    Drill Instructor Li frowned, a disapproving gaze swept over Lin Xiaoni.

    The medical students followed Drill Instructor Li to the training field where several other classes were already present.

    "I¡¯ll demonstrate once, then you can figure it out yourselves."

    Upon reaching the training area designated for the medical department, Drill Instructor Li picked up a gun and explained its use before giving a demonstration.

    The shot hit almost exactly at the center of the target, only slightly off.

    "The bullets in the gun are real, don¡¯t aim at people, aim at the target. We only have ten guns, so only ten people can practice at a time."

    Drill Instructor Li emphasized once again, his gaze sweeping over all the students.

    The males were especially excited, it was a gun! They¡¯d been itching to touch one but never had the chance, who would¡¯ve thought they¡¯d get the chance during university military training.

    Apart from Lu Qingyi, all the females were also especially excited.

 Chapter 160 Lin Xiaoni courting death_1

    Chapter 160: 160 Lin Xiaoni courting death_1Lu Qingyi sat on the ground, playing with her phone, looking completely indifferent to everything around her.

    "There are forty-two of you in total, divided into six groups of seven."

    Instructor Li counted the students and explained.

    "Understood, sir."

    The groups were quickly formed, with Lu Qingyi and Ren Changming ending up in the same group, group six.

    Lin Xiaoni was in group five.

    "Lu Qingyi, I can teach you later."

    Ren Changming sat down beside Lu Qingyi and whispered.

    Having handled model guns before, it shouldn¡¯t be too hard.

    Instructor Li was showing the first group how to handle the gun, while the others watched.

    "No need."

    Lu Qingyi kept her head bowed, engrossed in her phone, not even bothering to look up. Sear?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    No interest, no urge to move.

    "Do you know how then?"

    Despite Lu Qingyi¡¯s cold attitude, Ren Changming continued to ask.

    "No."

    Barely parting her lips, Lu Qingyi¡¯s response was particularly cold.

    Ren Changming: "..."

    "Ah, what are you trying to do, be her lapdog?"

    Lin Xiaoni snorted sarcastically, her voice full of mockery.

    She hated how Lu Qingyi always seemed aloof and kept everyone at a distance. At her core, she was nothing more than a manipulative bitch.

    Almost all the boys in the class were attracted to Lu Qingyi, Wei Song included. And to top it all off, Lu Qingyi also had a particularly handsome boyfriend.

    "Watch your words."

    Ren Changming frowned, he didn¡¯t like what Lin Xiaoni said, it made him uncomfortable.

    Lu Qingyi looked up, her icy gaze fixed on Lin Xiaoni.

    Lin Xiaoni shrank back, quickly turning her head away and keeping quiet.

    The sight of that silver needle pierced in her finger still vividly present in her memory, she was genuinely afraid.

    It was group five¡¯s turn soon. Lin Xiaoni gave Lu Qingyi a spiteful look, picked up the gun on the ground.

    "Posture, aim..."

    Instructor Li went about correcting their postures one by one.

    "Lin Xiaoni, focus."

    Instructor Li frowned upon seeing Lin Xiaoni constantly glancing behind her.

    She wasn¡¯t serious at all.

    "Understood, sir."

    Lin Xiaoni gripped the gun, her thoughts consumed by Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi, Lu Qingyi, Lu Qingyi...

    Those three syllables kept spinning in her head.

    If Instructor Li was right and this gun was real, what would happen if she shot Lu Qingyi in the forehead?

    "You may fire."

    The target was in front. Upon hearing the whistle from Instructor Li,

    Lin Xiaoni suddenly turned back and aimed at Lu Qingyi, but her aim was off and the bullet ended up piercing a hole in a nearby wall.

    "Lin Xiaoni, what are you doing?"

    Instructor Li was furious, he pointed at Lin Xiaoni and demanded an explanation.

    It was clear what Lin Xiaoni intended to do. The target was in front, Lu Qingyi was behind her. There was no way Lin Xiaoni could have mistakenly aimed her gun in the opposite direction.

    Luckily for him, Lin Xiaoni¡¯s aim was off. Otherwise, he couldn¡¯t possibly bear the responsibility of what might have happened.

    "Instructor, I...I missed..."

    Lin Xiaoni timidly lowered her head, still holding the gun in her hand.

    Damn it. So close, yet she failed to hit Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi lazily lifted her eyelids, stood up slowly and pocketed her phone.

    "Bang!"

    Lin Xiaoni moved a few steps forward and emptied the remaining bullets in the gun, firing until the magazine was depleted.

    There were only ten rounds in the gun. Five went to the previous groups and one to her earlier shot, so in total, Lin Xiaoni fired five shots.

    "What the hell, are you out of your mind?"

    "Damn, I feel the urge to swear."

    "Lin Xiaoni, what are you trying to do?"

    "Are you out of your mind?"

    "Stop, are you crazy? Murder is a crime!"

    "My God, this is terrifying."

    "What deep grudge could she possibly have?"

    "What kind of thought process is that? I just can¡¯t comprehend it, I¡¯m speechless."

    "..."

    The students from the Chinese Medicine Department quickly scattered, cursing non-stop.

    Lin Xiaoni must be insane.

    "Lin Xiaoni..."

    The first to react, Instructor Li snatched the gun from Lin Xiaoni¡¯s hand.

    No one expected Lin Xiaoni to suddenly fire multiple shots. It was so abrupt, catching everyone off guard.

    "Fun, wasn¡¯t it?"

    Lu Qingyi stood at her original spot, unscathed. She curled her lips into a cold smile, looking at Lin Xiaoni as though staring at a dead person.

    "You actually..."

    Lin Xiaoni stared in disbelief at Lu Qingyi. She had unleashed a barrage of shots, yet Lu Qingyi remained untouched.

    How was that possible?

    "Type 81 Assault Rifle."

    Lu Qingyi raised an eyebrow and walked over to the gun. She stomped on the gun handle, sending it flying up into the air. She reached out and snatched the gun in mid-air, making the act look incredibly cool.

    The students from the Chinese Medicine Department, even Instructor Li, were left dumbstruck.

    "The rounds are harmless, didn¡¯t you know?"

    She proficiently checked the magazine, then snapped it back into place, ridiculing Lin Xiaoni with a cold laugh.

    Instructor Li claiming that the bullets were real was just a bluff, to scare the clueless students into not fooling around with the guns.

    For the safety of the students, the guns used during military training were real, but the bullets loaded in them were blank rounds. They had no bullets and were harmless, incapable of causing bodily harm.

    "Weren¡¯t they supposed to be real bullets?"

    "Has Lu Qingyi handled a gun before? She looked so cool."

    "Super cool, absolutely love it."

    "Ah, you¡¯re my goddess."

    "She¡¯s just like a character from a TV drama, love it."

    "That pose, I¡¯m absolutely in love."

    "I can¡¯t find the words to describe it, but I¡¯m so, so excited."

    "..."

    Instructor Li observed Lu Qingyi, his face filled with disbelief. From her skilled handling of the gun, it was clear that she must have handled guns before.

    Moreover, Lu Qingyi could tell at a glance that the rounds were blank. This girl really was extraordinary.

    "Impossible..."

    Lin Xiaoni looked panicky as she looked at Instructor Li.

    It was Instructor Li who said the ammunition was real, which was why she dared to take the risk and aim at Lu Qingyi.

    How could the rounds possibly be fake?

    Lin Xiaoni looked utterly disbelieving.

    No, she refused to believe it.

    "How did you know the bullets were blank?"

    It was not Lin Xiaoni that Instructor Li was concerned about. Instead, he turned to ask Lu Qingyi.

    Few people would be able to tell that the rounds were blanks.

    "Have you seen any bullets in them?"

    Lu Qingyi mocked, it was clear at first glance that the rounds were bulletless. Rounds without bullets are called blanks.

    "Have you seen bullets before?"

    Apart from the military, not many people nowadays know what bullets look like. He found it surprising that Lu Qingyi knew.

    Lu Qingyi retorted, "Is now really the time to discuss this?"

 Chapter 161 I donâ€™t care _1

    Chapter 161: 161 I don¡¯t care _1The issue right now isn¡¯t about guns or bullets but about Lin Xiaoni.

    She holds a grudge, and she doesn¡¯t plan to let it go unavenged, so now isn¡¯t the time to discuss this.

    "Got a problem with me? Want to take me out?"

    Lu Qingyi pointed a gun at herself and blew into the muzzle.

    It was a provocative gesture.

    Lin Xiaoni was clenching her fists tightly, with her lips taut, looking at Lu Qingyi in panic.

    She suddenly felt a faint pain in her fingers and was terrified.

    Lu Qingyi was not one to be trifled with.

    "It wasn¡¯t on purpose."

    Lin Xiaoni backed up a few steps, she didn¡¯t dare to look at Lu Qingyi, her fear deepening.

    "If apologies worked, what would we need police for?"

    Lu Qingyi smiled sardonically, looking at Lin Xiaoni with an ambiguous grin.

    Why wasn¡¯t she scared when she pointed a gun at her?

    Why is she scared now?

    Well, it¡¯s rather amusing.

    Lin Xiaoni bit her lips, she didn¡¯t dare to speak, she was truly scared.

    "Blank rounds?"

    Lu Qingyi opened the bullet clip, seemingly talking to herself.

    She took out a few silver needles from her jacket pocket, jammed them into the top of bullets, then closed the bullet clip. All in one go, her movements were unusually skilled.

    "Damn, how did she get them in there?"

    "Is the bullet too soft, or is Lu Qingyi just too strong?"

    "I feel like I¡¯ve seen something impossible."

    "Is this for real?"

    "Can anyone explain to me how this happened?"

    "Why does this feel so unbelievable?"

    "..."

    Everyone in the Traditional Chinese Medicine Department was stunned by Lu Qingyi¡¯s audacious moves, including the drill instructor, they all watched Lu Qingyi in shock.

    This was completely impossible, right?

    How did Lu Qingyi do it?

    Bullets are so hard, how did the silver needles insert into them?

    While others¡¯ concern was how the silver needle managed to puncture the bullet, Lin Xiaoni was worried about what Lu Qingyi was about to do next.

    From the moment Lu Qingyi took out the silver needles, Lin Xiaoni began to feel fear.

    The wound on her finger that had already healed seemed to split open again at this moment, as if the silver needle was still stuck in her finger, causing her severe pain.

    "You see, I hold grudges, five shots, right?"

    Lu Qingyi toyed with the gun in her hands, her movements casual, yet giving the impression that she was well-acquainted with guns.

    "Lu Qingyi, I apologize to you, I¡¯m sorry, I was wrong, I shouldn¡¯t have done that. I swear there won¡¯t be a next time, there really won¡¯t be....."

    Lin Xiaoni was constantly looking at the gun in Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand, her face was pale with fright, at this moment, she truly felt fear.

    Her heart was in her mouth.

    "One shot."

    Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t even aim, she just shot Lin Xiaoni¡¯s shoulder, before Lin Xiaoni could react, she felt a sharp pain at her shoulder.

    "Ah!"

    She covered her shoulder, looked at Lu Qingyi pitifully with her lips bitten, hoping to stir some sympathy from Lu Qingyi.

    Her shoulder hurt a lot, it was the effect of the silver needle.

    "Two shots."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s second shot aimed at Lin Xiaoni¡¯s thigh.

    "Three shots."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s third shot targeted Lin Xiaoni¡¯s buttock.

    "Lu Qingyi, stop."

    The drill instructor certainly couldn¡¯t let Lu Qingyi go on, he stepped forward to block Lu Qingyi.

    Lin Xiaoni was in the wrong, but Lu Qingyi shouldn¡¯t do this, at least not in front of him.

    "Blocking me?"

    Lu Qingyi raised an eyebrow, she put one hand in her pocket, looking defiantly at everyone.

    "This is a school, Lin Xiaoni is wrong, but you can report this to the school, personal revenge is not allowed."

    School is a place with rules, Lu Qingyi¡¯s current behavior is incorrect and unacceptable.

    "So, you¡¯re blocking me?" S§×ar?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Lu Qingyi slightly curled her lips, looking at the drill instructor with a teasing smile.

    In Lu Qingyi¡¯s eyes, she is the rule, what the hell does the school count for, does he think she cares about the medical school?

    Drill Instructor: "..."

    No, that¡¯s not what he meant, why doesn¡¯t Lu Qingyi understand?

    Lin Xiaoni sat on the ground, she was looking painfully at Lu Qingyi, and at her classmates in the TCM Department.

    None of the students in the TCM Department sympathized with Lin Xiaoni because they clearly saw that it was Lin Xiaoni who fired first.

    If the bullets were real and if Lin Xiaoni¡¯s shooting skills were good, Lu Qingyi would have been a lifeless body by now.

    "I still have two shots."

    Lu Qingyi pointed the gun muzzle at the drill instructor, speaking in a cold tone.

    He was blocking her, and she couldn¡¯t guarantee what she might do next.

    Drill Instructor: "..."

    "Lu Qingyi, aren¡¯t you fine? I¡¯ve already apologized...."

    Lin Xiaoni¡¯s voice was a bit weak due to pain, as she sniffled hard.

    Why was Lu Qingyi insistent on punishing her, Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t suffer any real harm, and she was already so miserable, why couldn¡¯t Lu Qingyi just let go?

    "Lu Qingyi, this is a school."

    The drill instructor tried to use the school rules to stop Lu Qingyi¡¯s behavior.

    The medical college is a prestigious university, all the students have worked hard to get in, if they were expelled suddenly, all their hard work would be in vain.

    "You think I care?"

    Lu Qingyi retorted, her tone was both cool and swaggering.

    Did she care?

    Lu Qingyi never cared, she didn¡¯t even care about Hardy, what¡¯s so great about the medical college?

    Expelled?

    Would she be afraid?

    Drill Instructor: "..."

    TCM Students: "..."

    Everyone in Medical college worked hard to get in, yet, Lu Qingyi would say such a thing.

    "Move, I don¡¯t want to keep repeating myself."

    Lu Qingyi waved at the drill instructor, her eyes filled with impatience.

    The drill instructor stood in front of Lin Xiaoni and didn¡¯t move.

    Well, not moving?

    Lu Qingyi suddenly raised her leg and kicked at the drill instructor¡¯s head. Her movements were extraordinarily quick. The drill instructor hadn¡¯t reacted before he had been knocked to the ground.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s foot was on the drill instructor¡¯s back, and she shot Lin Xiaoni twice again.

    One shot aimed at Lin Xiaoni¡¯s palm, the other shot aimed at Lin Xiaoni¡¯s forehead.

    The most important part for a doctor is their hands, Lu Qingyi mused, looking at Lin Xiaoni.

    Lin Xiaoni¡¯s hand was probably ruined, Lu Qingyi was a doctor herself and knew exactly where to strike to render a hand useless.

    "Lu Qingyi, you¡¯re assaulting an instructor, this calls for disciplinary action."

    The drill instructor¡¯s face was on the ground, he couldn¡¯t move a bit, he felt he had lost all his dignity.

    In student life, many are afraid of the word ¡¯disciplinary action¡¯, it¡¯s like hearing bad news.

    "You think I care?"

    Lu Qingyi retorted, she wasn¡¯t afraid of these things.

    "Wow, Sister Qing is so domineering, so mighty."

    "The instructor¡¯s momentum isn¡¯t even as strong as Sister Qing¡¯s."

    "I feel like we should get a watermelon, eating watermelon while watching this, how can we watch without watermelon?"

    "My goddess, please accept my worship."

    "Such manly spirit."

    "I swear from now on, Lu Qingyi will be my only goddess, no, even my god."

    "..."

 Chapter 162 Video Surveillance_1

    Chapter 162: 162 Video Surveillance_1The students in the department of Traditional Chinese Medicine almost let out excited screams.

    Seared into their minds was the drillmaster, from whom they lived in dread. Now, seeing Lu Qingyi step on the drillmaster¡¯s back, rendering him immobile, they couldn¡¯t describe how delighted they were.

    They even wanted to buy fireworks to celebrate.

    "Can I get up now?"

    The drillmaster felt utterly humiliated, a drillmaster who couldn¡¯t even win against a student.

    Lu Qingyi lifted her leg, casually tossed the gun on the ground, hands pocketed, and left the training ground without uttering a word.

    The drillmaster: "..."

    Did she just leave like that?

    Lin Xiaoni clutched her hand, biting her teeth and glaring at Lu Qingyi¡¯s retreating figure with resentment.

    It hurt all over, and her left palm hurt even more, the pain causing her to break into a cold sweat.

    "Drillmaster..."

    Tears shimmered in Lin Xiaoni¡¯s eyes as she looked pitifully at the drillmaster.

    "Alright, go to the infirmary."

    The drillmaster had just managed to get up from the ground. He straightened his hat and spoke with slight helplessness.

    Today was indeed embarrassing, he couldn¡¯t even deal with a female student.

    Lin Xiaoni bit her lip and ran out unwillingly.

    "Continue training."

    The drillmaster adjusted his hat and commanded with a light cough.

    Despite the embarrassment, the training must continue.

    After leaving the training ground, Lu Qingyi went straight back to her dorm.

    Lin Xiaoni, huh, Lu Qingyi sneered in her heart.

    How did that saying go? If you don¡¯t seek death, you won¡¯t die.

    Firstly, Lin Xiaoni went to the medical office to get her hand and the other injured areas checked.

    "What¡¯s with your classmate? Getting injured so often, you need to be more careful."

    The female school doctor scolded as she treated Lin Xiaoni¡¯s wounds with a frown.

    First, it was a burn, then a silver needle stabbed into her finger, and now this. It seemed pitiful, she was truly careless.

    Lin Xiaoni kept silent.

    "For your hand... I recommend you go to the hospital to get an X-ray."

    The female school doctor looked at Lin Xiaoni¡¯s left hand, a wrinkle appearing on her forehead. Something seemed off.

    The school medical office didn¡¯t have much equipment, it could only handle minor illnesses.

    "Alright."

    Lin Xiaoni nodded.

    After leaving the medical office, all she could think about was Lu Qingyi.

    Surveillance, right, surveillance.

    Lin Xiaoni suddenly remembered the existence of surveillance cameras, she immediately ran to the training ground¡¯s surveillance room.

    The training ground surveillance footage definitely couldn¡¯t be accessed easily, she pleaded and coaxed for a long time before the person in charge allowed her to access it.

    Lin Xiaoni found the surveillance footage, using her phone to capture the scene where Lu Qingyi hit her with a gun and beat the drillmaster.

    Lu Qingyi, you can¡¯t escape now.

    "Professor."

    Lin Xiaoni walked into Wei Song¡¯s office holding her phone.

    Having the surveillance footage, she felt a sudden lightness in her steps.

    "What is it?"

    Wei Song was dealing with matters on his computer, when he glanced up he saw Lin Xiaoni, his tone not particularly friendly.

    He remembers Lin Xiaoni, a girl who had conflicts with Lu Qingyi, the one who provoked Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi was never the kind to meddle in others¡¯ affairs, if Lin Xiaoni had not provoked her, Lu Qingyi undoubtedly wouldn¡¯t have acted against her.

    The fact that Lin Xiaoni was still able to jump around, really proved that Lu Qingyi was kind.

    "You should take a look at this video."

    Lin Xiaoni pressed play and placed the video in front of Wei Song.

    She refused to believe that Wei Song would remain indifferent this time, continuing to condone Lu Qingyi¡¯s behavior.

    If she reported this to the school, Lu Qingyi would definitely be expelled, and Wei Song, who shielded Lu Qingyi, would also be punished.

    Lin Xiaoni was convinced that Lu Qingyi couldn¡¯t escape this time, and had deleted the part of the video where she shoots at Lu Qingyi.

    Wei Song¡¯s face changed slightly, he looked at Lin Xiaoni with complicated emotions.

    With this video in front of him, his primary concern was not Lu Qingyi, he felt somewhat sympathetic to Lin Xiaoni instead.

    Why provoke Lu Qingyi unnecessarily? It looked like Lin Xiaoni¡¯s college life was coming to an end.

    Lin Xiaoni seemed completely unaware of the dangers she was in, and was still thinking about dealing with Lu Qingyi.

    If Lu Qingyi dared to act in such a way, it was certain she had nothing to fear and wouldn¡¯t consider the consequences.

    Lin Xiaoni was too naive. Lu Qingyi was at medical school merely to experience life, whether she studied there or not didn¡¯t matter to her.

    "Professor, you¡¯re not actually thinking of standing by Lu Qingyi¡¯s side, are you?"

    Lin Xiaoni carefully observed Wei Song¡¯s expression, and spoke in a soft voice.

    She knew it, Wei Song was biased towards Lu Qingyi, regardless of her actions.

    "Lin Xiaoni, don¡¯t provoke Lu Qingyi."

    Wei Song pushed Lin Xiaoni¡¯s phone back to her and advised softly.

    Just how cruel Lu Qingyi could be, only the students under Hardrick could truly comprehend.

    If things ended here, Lin Xiaoni could still leave unscathed.

    "Professor, I knew it. You and Lu Qingyi aren¡¯t exactly on an educational relationship."

    Lin Xiaoni picked up the phone, she spoke directly, showing no fear of Wei Song.

    In her eyes, the relationship between Wei Song and Lu Qingyi was an illicit one.

    Wei Song was an aloof person, why would he help Lu Qingyi get her uniform, and always speak for her?

    ?"Words are the source of disaster."

    Wei Song frowned. Sear?h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    He didn¡¯t expect that in the eyes of the student, Lin Xiaoni, him always helping Lu Qingyi equated to him having an illicit relationship with her, it was quite amusing.

    Can¡¯t the thoughts of students these days be a little purer? Why are they all obsessed with these trivial things?

    "Since you have set your mind on Lu Qingyi, I will go to the principal."

    Lin Xiaoni bit her lip, she knew it was going to be like this.

    "Stop."

    Wei Song stopped Lin Xiaoni.

    He definitely needed to tell Lu Qingyi about this, the surveillance video couldn¡¯t be seen by the principal.

    Lu Qingyi was his professor, he must protect her.

    "Professor, can you promise me that Lu Qingyi will receive a fitting punishment?"

    Lin Xiaoni thought Wei Song had a change of heart, she turned around and looked at Wei Song.

    "No."

    Wei Song wasn¡¯t the kind to sugarcoat things. As a professor, it wasn¡¯t appropriate for him to lie. If he couldn¡¯t, then he couldn¡¯t.

    He wouldn¡¯t lie to Lin Xiaoni that he could, then go back on his word.

    Lu Qingyi was the person he respected the most, he definitely wouldn¡¯t act against her interest, even knowing that she was fine.

    "So I¡¯ll go to the principal."

    Lin Xiaoni shook her phone as she spoke.

    "Why not leave a way out for yourself?"

    Wei Song asked, then sighed helplessly and sat back in his seat.

    Lin Xiaoni was really confident. Did she think Lu Qingyi would be seriously impacted by this?

    No, Lu Qingyi certainly didn¡¯t care. She didn¡¯t care about Hardrick University, would she care about the medical school?

    Lin Xiaoni was truly na?ve.

 Chapter 163 Switch Video_1

    Chapter 163: 163 Switch Video_1The door to the office was closed, Wei Song found Lu Qingyi¡¯s phone number from the class¡¯s individual files and then dialed it.

    The phone rang for a long time with no one answering, but just as it was about to be hung up, it was answered at the other end.

    "If you have something to say, say it quickly, if not, hang up."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s voice was filled with impatience over the phone, she was extremely irritable, so her attitude was naturally very poor.

    "Professor Lu, Lin Xiaoni has obtained the surveillance video from the training field, and is now going to the principal."

    Wei Song took a deep breath and slowly spoke.

    It is best to tell Lu Qingyi about this sort of thing.

    "Oh, if there is nothing else, hang up."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s attitude was especially cold, and she hung up the phone as soon as she finished speaking.

    She seemed nonchalant, not showing the slightest bit of panic.

    Wei Song: "..."

    Fair enough, big shots always stay so calm.

    "Lu Qingyi, can you be a little quieter?"

    Chen Xuejie poked her head out from under the covers, her voice a little weak.

    She had suffered from heatstroke during military training, and the professor had allowed her to go back to the dorm to rest. She had just lain down, a bit drowsy and ready to fall asleep when she was awoken by Lu Qingyi¡¯s phone call.

    Lu Qingyi gave Chen Xuejie a cold glance, didn¡¯t say anything and walked onto the balcony, closing the door behind her.

    She sat on the balcony with a little push, holding her laptop in her arms, and casually crossed her legs.

    She emanated an air of indifference as she did so.

    Lu Qingyi turned on her laptop, her fingers swiftly tapping on the keyboard. She quickly hacked into the surveillance of the training field and completely erased the segment of the video.

    The video of Lin Xiaoni pointing the gun at her was gone, Lu Qingyi chuckled coldly. She sure does have a bit of cunning in her.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s fingers tapped on the keyboard and quickly recovered the footage that Lin Xiaoni had deleted.

    After the task was done, Lu Qingyi exited the surveillance of the training field.

    She immediately hacked into Lin Xiaoni¡¯s phone, replaced the video in Lin Xiaoni¡¯s phone with a different one, hit exit, stealthily leaving no trace behind.

    The thumbnail of the video remained the same, so there was no way to tell it had been replaced, and Lin Xiaoni would never guess that she had the ability to swap it.

    If you don¡¯t court disaster, it won¡¯t find you.

    She had thought to be kind and leave Lin Xiaoni an escape route. It seemed that Lin Xiaoni didn¡¯t need it and she found it quite helpless.

    Lu Qingyi softly curled her lips and closed her laptop, walking out onto the balcony. She put in her Bluetooth earphones and left the dorm.

    Chen Xuejie watched as Lu Qingyi exited the dorm, feeling a sense of foreboding.

    Lu Qingyi had the same expression when she inserted a silver needle into Lin Xiaoni¡¯s finger.

    It¡¯s good that she didn¡¯t blatantly provoke Lu Qingyi, otherwise...

    Chen Xuejie looked down at her own finger, scared all over again.

    ¡ª¡ª

    Lin Xiaoni knocked on the door to the principal¡¯s office, she was a bit uneasy, holding the hem of her blouse tightly, biting her lower lip nervously.

    Going to the headmaster¡¯s office and the counselor¡¯s office were two completely different experiences. Evidently, Lin Xiaoni was somewhat fearful of the former.

    "Come in."

    A booming voice echoed from the office.

    Lin Xiaoni, a bit nervous, entered the headmaster¡¯s office. She stared at the principal, momentarily at a loss for words.

    She was so nervous, she was scared.

    "What can I do for you?"

    Principal Huang lifted his head from a pile of documents, gently adjusting his reading glasses.

    Principal Huang of the medical college was an elderly man nearing fifty, perhaps due to his long years of hard work, his hair had turned completely white.

    He looked much older than his actual age, almost appearing to be in his seventies.

    "Principal, I¡¯d like to take up some of your time to show you a video."

    Lin Xiaoni was somewhat uncomfortable, gently twisting her fingers.

    Principal Huang asked, "What kind of video?"

    "This one."

    Lin Xiaoni took out her phone, scrolled to the relevant video, hit play, and slowly pushed it in front of Principal Huang.

    Lu Qingyi, you¡¯re done for this time.

    Lin Xiaoni thought to herself.

    As Principal Huang watched the video, his eyebrows furrowed deeper and deeper, and anger quickly filled his eyes. He looked up at Lin Xiaoni. Sear?h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    This girl couldn¡¯t possibly think that by apologizing now, she could be forgiven, could she? Her behavior was extremely bad. Can she be pardoned by simply apologizing?

    Thankfully, the bullets in the gun were fake, otherwise, how could Lin Xiaoni stand safe and sound here now? She should be imprisoned.

    The video was muted, but Principal Huang knew sign language, so he clearly saw the interaction between the two.

    This girl was truly too much.

    "Principal, what do you think?"

    Lin Xiaoni, naturally not knowing that the video was replaced, saw the anger in Principal Huang¡¯s eyes and was overjoyed.

    Lu Qingyi, oh Lu Qingyi, you¡¯re doomed.

    "Such disgraceful behavior, expulsion from the university is a must, apologies are of no use, regret is futile, I will handle this."

    Such a good-looking girl with such a malicious heart.

    Mistakes have been made, and afterwards an apology can secure forgiveness?

    The answer is no.

    Some things can¡¯t be resolved by simply apologizing, it is futile.

    At the words, Lin Xiaoni¡¯s face lit up with joy. She was envisioning the sorry state of the usually aloof Lu Qingyi packing her bags and leaving.

    At that moment, would Lu Qingyi not cry?

    Principal Huang asked, "What¡¯s your name?"

    It struck him as odd, hearing that she was about to be expelled, this girl still managed to laugh. Was she sure she was okay?

    She looked like she was in a good mood.

    "Principal, my name is Lin Xiaoni - ¡¯Lin¡¯ as in a forest, ¡¯Xiao¡¯ as in small, and ¡¯Ni¡¯ as in neon."

    Lin Xiaoni broke into a graceful smile as she introduced herself.

    She was the victim, surely Principal Huang would ensure justice for her.

    "You can go pack your things and leave on your own, I can state publicly that you withdrew voluntarily."

    Principal Huang pushed the mobile phone in front of Lin Xiaoni, letting out a gentle sigh as he did so.

    In view of Lin Xiaoni admitting her mistakes, he decided to give her a chance and let her withdraw on her own.

    Once kicked out by the medical school, it would basically be impossible for Lin Xiaoni to go to any good college, other schools also wouldn¡¯t dare take her in.

    Lin Xiaoni: "???"

    A line of question marks slowly appeared in Lin Xiaoni¡¯s mind, she was completely stunned.

    Shouldn¡¯t Lu Qingyi be the one withdrawing? Why was it her now?

    "Principal, you must be mistaken? I¡¯m the victim, Lu Qingyi is the perpetrator."

    Lin Xiaoni¡¯s mouth fell open slightly, she pointed at herself, looking utterly baffled. Did they get the script wrong?

    Principal Huang stared at Lin Xiaoni for a while, wondering if there was something wrong with her brain.

 Chapter 164 Because I am Lu Qingyi_1

    Chapter 164: 164 Because I am Lu Qingyi_1"You can see for yourself."

    Principal Huang pointed to Lin Xiaoni¡¯s phone, speaking with a furrowed brow.

    His eyes were excellent, how could he possibly misidentify someone?

    Lin Xiaoni looked panicked, she opened her phone, and when she saw the video, she was completely stupefied.

    It was as if thunder had struck her head, her mind felt scorched and tender.

    How could this be?

    The video was clearly the one where Lu Qingyi was bullying her, wasn¡¯t it? Wei Song had just watched it earlier, how did the video turn out like this?

    "Pack up your things, the medical school doesn¡¯t welcome you," the principal said.

    As members of the medical college, jealousy is a negative trait. The medical school does not need such individuals, lest they stain the noble profession of a doctor.

    Lin Xiaoni tightly clenched her fingers, her heart sank to an all-time low, as if it could never be retrieved.

    Lin Xiaoni, in a daze, walked out of the principal¡¯s office.

    Wouldn¡¯t it be better to leave a way out for herself?

    The words of Wei Song suddenly resonated in her mind.

    What did Wei Song mean?

    The video clearly depicted her as the victim, she had checked it before she left Wei Song¡¯s office, why has the video changed now?

    Coming out of the office building, Lin Xiaoni instantly saw Lu Qingyi leaning against the tree trunk.

    Lu Qingyi was leaning against a branch of a plane tree not far from the office building, she was lowering her head and playing with her phone, exuding an aura of cold indifference.

    Lin Xiaoni stopped dead on her tracks, standing her ground and looking at Lu Qingyi.

    "You¡¯ve come out?"

    Almost as if sensing her, Lu Qingyi put her phone in her pocket, looked up at Lin Xiaoni with a cold tone.

    A malicious smile appeared on her face.

    Lin Xiaoni was hoisted by her own petard, wasn¡¯t she?

    "You..."

    Lin Xiaoni swiftly lowered her head, her hands tightly clenching the corner of her clothes, she didn¡¯t know what to say.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s sudden appearance was unusual, and it seemed that she knew exactly where Lin Xiaoni was coming from.

    Perhaps Lu Qingyi knew everything.

    "Is the lesson I gave you not enough?"

    Challenging her boundaries time and again, Lu Qingyi flicked her hair and rested against the tree trunk.

    The smile on her face became even colder.

    Lessons?

    Lin Xiaoni did not dare to look at Lu Qingyi, she felt her heart going cold.

    She had ultimately lost, she could not compete with Lu Qingyi, who didn¡¯t even bother to compete with her.

    "Lu Qingyi, why am I the one withdrawing from the college, not you?"

    Lin Xiaoni suddenly raised her head, her eyes full of jealousy towards Lu Qingyi.

    Yes, why?

    Although she did something wrong, Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t do the right thing either.

    "Because I am Lu Qingyi."

    Lu Qingyi chuckled lightly, looking at Lin Xiaoni, her eyes particularly chilly.

    Yes, because she was Lu Qingyi, there was nothing to fear.

    She had worked so hard for so long, all to put herself in a position out of reach, to avoid any sort of injustices.

    She simply wanted to live a bit more freely and a better life.

    "Professor Wei protects you, why? The one in disarray that day in the cafeteria was me, but the one glamorous was you."

    Lin Xiaoni did not understand at all, biting her lip, she was still unwilling to accept it.

    There were so many professors back then, yet none of them spoke for her, which clearly indicated they were all covering for Lu Qingyi.

    "Why would they?"

    In the professors¡¯ hearts: We too wanted to intervene and defend you, but the one bullying you was Professor Hadrick, a devil instructor. There¡¯s nothing we could do as we did not dare to offend him.

    "Want to know?"

    Lu Qingyi raised her eyebrow, and asked back.

    Lin Xiaoni did not respond, just stared at Lu Qingyi.

    "Can you afford the price?"

    Lu Qingyi laughed, moving closer to Lin Xiaoni, the smile upon her lips glowing brighter.

    In Lin Xiaoni¡¯s eyes, Lu Qingyi¡¯s smile seemed terrifying.

    Costs?

    She had already paid the most unbearable price.

    Lu Qingyi: "For example, being blacklisted by all major universities."

    She had the ability to do so.

    Lin Xiaoni¡¯s heart gave a lurch, she unconsciously took a few steps back.

    She moved pass Lu Qingyi and ran quickly towards the dormitory.

    She wanted to apply to withdraw from the school herself. Yes, she will apply herself.

    If she was not forced out by the medical school, with her grades, she still stood a chance to transfer to another university.

    The third year of high school was particularly tough, she didn¡¯t want to experience that for a second time, she still needed to go to university.

    Lu Qingyi smirked coldly. Given Lin Xiaoni¡¯s hand was almost disabled, she wouldn¡¯t interfere any further.

    "Professor Lu, you are too kind."

    Wei Song had been watching from upstairs for a long time, he quickly came downstairs when Lin Xiaoni left.

    Thinking about his hard days under Hadrick in the past, he suddenly envied Lin Xiaoni.

    "I am kind?"

    Lu Qingyi laughed and looked at Wei Song and asked.

    How come this statement sounded so sarcastic to her?

    "Yes, yes, Professor Lu, you are indeed very kind."

    Wei Song chuckled awkwardly.

    Well, seemed like he has said something wrong.

    In all honesty, although he had not seen Lu Qingyi for a long time and had not taken her lessons, his fear of Lu Qingyi¡¯s reaction still lingered. S~ea??h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Lu Qingyi smirked lightly.

    "Why are you at the medical college?"

    She only just thought of asking this question now; her students must naturally be the best.

    Even the least accomplished of the students she had mentored were professors at Hadrick, top-tier professionals.

    The fact that Wei Song chose to become a professor at the medical college was a bit disappointing.

    "My girlfriend has opened a dessert shop near the medical college."

    Wei Song scratched his head and confessed. The main reason he chose to work at the medical college was because it was close to his girlfriend.

    A professor¡¯s salary was quite high and work was not too strenuous, there was also a lot of spare time, he could spend more time with his girlfriend.

    Lu Qingyi: " ... "

    Fine then.

    Before encountering Xu Boyan, Lu Qingyi always felt those sweet moments between couples were too saccharine, and their intense expressions of love seemed unreal.

    After meeting Xu Boyan, Lu Qingyi firmly believed in love. She would miss him terribly if he wasn¡¯t around, and if Xu Boyan ever left her one day, she would definitely be in great pain.

    "Oh right, Professor Lu, I¡¯ll take you to see it someday, I know you have a sweet tooth."

    Wei Song slapped his forehead as if just remembering, regretting not having thought of it earlier.

    Lu Qingyi gently nodded: "Hmm, that works."

    She could meet the girlfriend of her student.

    "How about going after the military training ends?"

    Wei Song asked, seeming truly eager.

    In Wei Song¡¯s mind, there were only three important women; first was his own mother, second was his beloved girlfriend, and third was his most respected teacher, Lu Qingyi.

    He often mentioned Lu Qingyi to his girlfriend, but he never had the time to introduce them to each other.

    Furthermore, he wasn¡¯t sure if Lu Qingyi would agree to it.

 Chapter 165 Who gave you the nerve to bully my woman_1

    Chapter 165: 165 Who gave you the nerve to bully my woman_1"Nini, what are you doing?"

    With sleepy eyes, Chen Xuejie spotted Lin Xiaoni packing her luggage.

    Quite puzzling.

    "Packing my things."

    Lin Xiaoni was moving swiftly, stuffing her clothes into her suitcase non-stop.

    Her first-choice college seemed to be slipping from her fingers, causing a deep heaviness in her heart.

    "What happened? Why are you packing? Are you moving dorms?"

    Chen Xuejie asked, completely confused.

    She didn¡¯t give it much thought, assuming that it was due to the conflict between Lin Xiaoni and Lu Qingyi, and Lin Xiaoni couldn¡¯t bear to stay in this dorm any longer, so she chose to move out.

    "No." Lin Xiaoni shook her head and continued packing her stuff.

    Chen Xuejie: "You¡¯re not changing dorms?"

    She looked bewilderedly at Lin Xiaoni without understanding what was going on.

    "I¡¯m leaving."

    Lin Xiaoni paused, then slowly stood up to explain.

    Yes, who could have anticipated that she would have to pack her bags and leave the medical school she rigorously made it into on the tenth day of military training?

    "Where to?"

    Chen Xuejie was taken aback, she sat on the bed, looking at Lin Xiaoni rather confounded.

    "Home."

    Lin Xiaoni managed a bitter smile. She was extremely regretful at this moment.

    Regretful about envying Lu Qingyi and targeting her.

    She probably was reaping what she sowed now. S§×ar?h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Chen Xuejie was stunned, she looked at Lin Xiaoni not comprehending.

    Military training was credit-bearing, everyone had to participate unless health reasons didn¡¯t permit.

    Lin Xiaoni definitely wouldn¡¯t return home for no reason when military training was about to finish, something must have happened.

    "Oh yeah, don¡¯t mess with Lu Qingyi."

    Lin Xiaoni closed her suitcase and dragged it to the door. Her hand on the doorknob, she suddenly turned back to warn Chen Xuejie.

    She ended up in her current situation because she messed with Lu Qingyi. Although Chen Xuejie was merely a sworn sister, it seemed necessary to warn her about this.

    With Lin Xiaoni¡¯s departure, her bed was left vacant. The dormitory door opened, then closed again.

    The closed dormitory door cut off the relationship between Room 402 and Lin Xiaoni, as well as between the medical school and Lin Xiaoni.

    Chen Xuejie sat on the bed, looking somewhat lost.

    So, had Lin Xiaoni withdrawn because she messed with Lu Qingyi?

    She suddenly felt extremely fortunate she hadn¡¯t crossed Lu Qingyi in any infuriating way.

    She recalled the smile Lu Qingyi wore when leaving the dormitory, and Chen Xuejie felt she understood everything in an instant.

    Her intuition was correct. The smile on Lu Qingyi¡¯s face wasn¡¯t a good omen. As expected, Lin Xiaoni was leaving the medical school.

    Having completed her withdrawal procedures, Lin Xiaoni arrived at the school gate, where she saw a black car with a young man leaning against it. Between his fingers, he held a cigarette with an extremely aloof expression.

    Lin Xiaoni¡¯s grip on her suitcase handle tightened, her heart rose to her throat.

    "Leaving?"

    Xu Boyan ignited the cigarette between his fingers, took a heavy puff, and smiled coldly at the corners of his mouth.

    "Yes."

    Lin Xiaoni involuntarily took a step back. Seeing Xu Boyan¡¯s cold smirk, her mind almost reflexively thought of Lu Qingyi.

    She recalled Lu Qingyi¡¯s smile, it seemed they looked alike when they smiled.

    "Ha!"

    Xu Boyan let out a cold laugh, slowly straightened his body and walked a few steps closer to Lin Xiaoni.

    Lin Xiaoni stood in place, biting her lip tightly, her palms full of cold sweat. Her instinct told her Xu Boyan waiting at the door for her was not a good sign.

    Just like when Lu Qingyi was waiting for her under the plane tree outside the office building.

    Lin Xiaoni would never forget the kick Xu Boyan gave her in the cafeteria that day. This man was rather ruthless, completely devoid of gentlemanly chivalry.

    "Who gave you the audacity to bully my woman?"

    Xu Boyan held a cigarette, exhaling smoke rings; his tone was as cold as ice.

    Principal Huang was aware of Lu Qingyi, Xu Boyan had shown him her photo and asked him to take good care of her.

    Naturally, Principal Huang would take extra care of Lu Qingyi.

    Aware that the victim in the video was this guy¡¯s girlfriend, immediately called Xu Boyan, not daring to delay.

    Of all the people Lin Xiaoni could have provoked, she had to choose the one who simply couldn¡¯t be provoked. Being expelled from school was one thing, if Xu Boyan chooses to deal with Lin Family, it would be much worse.

    "I..."

    Lin Xiaoni staggered, she kept her head down, not knowing what to say.

    This man must love Lu Qingyi very much, considering how well he treats her.

    "My treasure, is it someone you can bully at will?"

    Xu Boyan held his cigarette. Just a tiny bit closer, and the lit cigarette would touch Lin Xiaoni¡¯s face.

    Lin Xiaoni was in a state of disarray, a feeling of suffocation spread throughout her body, an intense feeling of powerlessness prevailed.

    "But do you know what kind of person your treasure is?"

    Lin Xiaoni took a few steps back, took a deep breath, closed her eyes and blurted out.

    Even now she believed there was an inappropriate relationship between Lu Qingyi and Wei Song.

    Xu Boyan raised an eyebrow, looking at Lin Xiaoni with a half-smiling expression.

    He knew better than anyone what kind of person Lu Qingyi was, but he was a little curious about how others perceived his little sweetheart.

    "She¡¯s involved with the professor."

    Lin Xiaoni bit her lip, watching Xu Boyan attentively.

    That¡¯s right, there¡¯s an unusual relationship between Lu Qingyi and Wei Song. The man before her would certainly care about that.

    She had seen many men, Xu Boyan seemed like the type with a high possessiveness.

    Xu Boyan: "Go on."

    Quite amusing.

    "It¡¯s impossible for a professor to always favor a student, Lu Qingyi¡¯s grades aren¡¯t outstanding, so why would Professor Wei favor her? It¡¯s clearly because Lu Qingyi is attractive."

    She certainly was regretful, but her resentment towards Lu Qingyi wasn¡¯t decreasing, in fact, it was increasing. If she could say something to make Lu Qingyi miserable, she would never hold it back.

    "So, you, who is dropping out, aren¡¯t pretty enough."

    Xu Boyan scoffed with a somewhat mocking tone.

    His sweetheart was indeed attractive.

    Lin Xiaoni: "..."

    Doesn¡¯t Xu Boyan understand what she meant?

    "Look up Professor Hardrick."

    With a blank expression, Xu Boyan stubbed out the lit cigarette on Lin Xiaoni¡¯s face, then coldly turned and left.

    Discrediting his sweetheart wasn¡¯t making him happy at all.

    "Ah!"

    Lin Xiaoni screamed. She covered her face, in obvious agony.

    No, not her face. Lin Xiaoni felt as though the sky was falling.

    For a woman, her face mattered the most. The place she feared damage the most, was also her face.

 Chapter 166 was acquired_1

    Chapter 166: 166 was acquired_1At this moment, Lin Xiaoni felt utter despair, an intense sense of helplessness flooding over her.

    Her face... Lu Qingyi¡¯s boyfriend was truly cruel.

    Xu Boyan closed the car door, connected his Bluetooth headset, and made a call.

    "Acquire the Lin Family, the one with the daughter named Lin Xiaoni."

    Xu Boyan showed no mercy, severing Lin Xiaoni¡¯s path of retreat with a single sentence.

    Children should be pampered, and he would not allow Lu Qingyi to suffer in the slightest. If she was bullied, he would stand up for her.

    Lin Xiaoni had no idea that the Lin Family was on the brink of disaster because of her. At this moment, she was looking at her face in a mirror with an agonized expression.

    Madmen, all of them.

    Sure enough, Xu Boyan and Lu Qingyi were a couple, both acting unscrupulously.

    ¡ª¡ª

    Lin Xiaoni sat on the long bench in the hospital and kept squeezing the test report she had in her right hand while her left hand covered her face.

    The doctor said that the burn on her face would leave a scar and could only fade but not disappear.

    The face was especially important to a girl, and Lin Xiaoni was particularly concerned about her appearance.

    She felt wronged to the point of wanting to weep.

    Look up Professor Harderland.

    The final words Xu Boyan left with her suddenly sprung to mind.

    Professor Harderland?

    Lin Xiaoni was certainly no stranger to the name. Anyone following prestigious universities would know of this professor.

    Although few people had seen this so-called professor, his fame had spread far and wide.

    Why did Xu Boyan tell her to look up Professor Harderland?

    She quickly pulled out her phone and opened a web page to search for the three characters "Professor Lu".

    A long list of information appeared on the webpage that was so dazzling that it made anyone look twice.

    Professor Lu, Lu Qingyi.

    Both shared the same Lu surname. Lin Xiaoni felt as though she understood something. Lu Qingyi must have a strong relationship with this Professor Lu.

    Lin Xiaoni came to the understanding that it was perhaps due to the relationship between Lu Qingyi and this professor that Wei Song favored Lu Qingyi, resulting in her current situation. Sear?h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Lin Xiaoni couldn¡¯t even imagine that Lu Qingyi was the so-called Professor Lu.

    "Nini, where are you?"

    Her phone suddenly rang. Lin Xiaoni stared at the caller ID in a trance before answering the call.

    She heard the urgent voice of her father on the other end of the line.

    "Dad, I¡¯m in the hosp..."

    "Come home immediately, there¡¯s been an incident at home."

    Before Lin Xiaoni could finish her sentence, her father interrupted her, not giving her a chance to explain.

    "Dad, I..."

    "Don¡¯t dawdle, come home now."

    Lin Xiaoni tried to explain, but was again interrupted by her father.

    Lin Xiaoni hung up the phone, feeling exhausted. She dragged her suitcase out of the hospital. At this moment, she felt truly physically and mentally worn out.

    She came from a good background, and many people envied her family. In the eyes of outsiders, she was the little princess held in the palms of her parents.

    Only Lin Xiaoni knew the truth. All those were false, and parental love was a luxury in her eyes.

    When she was a child, her parents were often busy with work, and would frequently leave her alone at home. She thought her parents were indeed too busy to look after her.

    It was only later that she realized that her parents¡¯ inattention wasn¡¯t due to their business, but because she was a girl, not a boy.

    Regardless of how busy her parents were, they would always find time for her younger brother after his birth.

    Only after her brother¡¯s birth did Lin Xiaoni realize that her parents preferred boys to girls.

    Lin Xiaoni hailed a taxi outside the hospital, gave the driver her address, and headed to the Lin family.

    "You need to control your good-for-nothing daughter. She¡¯s constantly causing trouble."

    Just as Lin Xiaoni was about to enter the door, she heard her father¡¯s angry voice from the living room. She stilled, her hand hovering in mid-air.

    "Isn¡¯t she also your daughter? If your sperm weren¡¯t so weak, would I have given birth to a girl?"

    Her mother¡¯s angry voice followed, accompanied by the sound of a vase shattering on the floor, grating on the ears.

    "If your womb weren¡¯t so inept, would our first child have been a girl?"

    Her father¡¯s voice was also filled with anger. The sound of what seemed like a chair smashing against the floor could be heard.

    As Lin Xiaoni listened to their back-and-forths, with a myriad of feelings welled up within her. Her heart sank to the bottom.

    So that was how much her parents resented her, Lin Xiaoni thought with a bitter smile.

    A daughter. Is she really that undesirable? Is she truly so unlikable?

    "A daughter is a liability, spending my money, bringing no substantial benefits, yet ruining the company."

    Her father¡¯s voice, filled with anger, rang out over the clamor.

    A daughter is a liability?

    Lin Xiaoni felt a stinging pain in her heart. So, in her parents¡¯ eyes, she was a liability.

    Before, her parents never said such things to her. They fulfilled her material needs as much as possible, but gave her very little love.

    "Standing at the door for what? Come inside."

    The front door was flung open forcefully, and Lin Fu¡¯s angry face appeared in front of Lin Xiaoni.

    Lin Xiaoni bit her lower lip lightly. Her gaze moved from Lin Fu¡¯s face to the living room, which was in a chaotic state with nearly everything that could be thrown, thrown.

    "Kneel."

    Lin Xiaoni¡¯s mother approached. She snatched the suitcase from Lin Xiaoni¡¯s hand and flung it onto the floor. Pointing to the floor, she shouted.

    Her tone was filled with anger, her entire demeanor seething with rage.

    Lin Xiaoni shivered. She looked fearfully at her mother, as if seeing her properly for the first time.

    Although her mother had a bad temper, she had never vented it on her. It seemed that this was the first time her mother had lost her temper with her since she was born.

    "What are you staring at? Kneel."

    Lin Xiaoni¡¯s father watched her with a frown, clearly siding with her mother.

    Their argument just now seemed to have been nothing more than a facade. Shrugging off their previous animosity and uniting as one.

    Lin Xiaoni lowered her head, slowly bent her knees, and knelt on the floor.

    She didn¡¯t understand what she had done wrong. She hadn¡¯t told them about dropping out yet. She clearly understood that this matter wouldn¡¯t cause her parents to lose their tempers this badly.

    "Speak, how did you offend someone?"

    Lin Xiaoni¡¯s mother picked up a duster and swung it fiercely onto Lin Xiaoni¡¯s back without holding back.

    It hurt.

    Lin Xiaoni bit her lip tightly. She wouldn¡¯t allow herself to cry out. She hung her head, silent.

    "The company has been acquired."

    Lin Xiaoni¡¯s father clenched his jaws as he spoke those words, his glare seething with anger, looking nothing like a loving father.

    His painstakingly built company had been destroyed due to the daughter he despised, filling him with extreme frustration.

 Chapter 167you have offended his girlfriend_1

    Chapter 167: 167you have offended his girlfriend_1Xu Boyan was the one who acquired the company. He was furious but could do nothing more than watch his company fall into the hands of others.

    Xu Boyan wasn¡¯t someone he could afford to anger. S§×arch* The n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    How on earth did Lin Xiaoni, a constant liability, manage to offend the worst possible person to provoke?

    "What?"

    Lin Xiaoni raised her head in surprise, her eyes filled with disbelief.

    Had her company been acquired?

    How could this be?

    "Don¡¯t you know what you¡¯ve done?"

    Mother Lin stared at Lin Xiaoni with an extraordinarily aloof tone.

    What had she done?

    Lin Xiaoni shook her head. What else could she possibly have done?

    She had already learned her lesson from her experience with Lu Qingyi, however much she might dislike her, however little she might care for her, she didn¡¯t dare to repeat the mistake.

    What else could she have done wrong?

    "Mom, I didn¡¯t..."

    Lin Xiaoni lowered her gaze to the suitcase lying quietly on the floor, her mood was unbelievably low.

    She felt like an abandoned doll, alone in her sadness.

    The harsh words of her father and mother pierced her heart, shredding it into countless pieces.

    "No? Are you sure you didn¡¯t offend Xu Boyan?"

    Father Lin hurled a stack of acquisition documents onto Lin Xiaoni¡¯s face, the thick pile of contracts sliding down her cheek and onto the floor.

    She bent down to pick up the documents, on which was clearly written "Xu Boyan" as the purchaser.

    Lin Xiaoni was stunned. She was certain she had never provoked Xu Boyan.

    The man she had admired but never met, so mysterious and enigmatic, she had never encountered him, let alone offended him.

    "Dad, Mom, I don¡¯t know Xu Boyan..."

    Lin Xiaoni dropped her arms weakly, dragging her words past her bitten lip.

    If she knew Xu Boyan, why would she dare to offend him?

    "But what¡¯s this?"

    Mother Lin snatched the contract out of Lin Xiaoni¡¯s hand and pointed at the three characters representing "Xu Boyan".

    These were Xu Boyan¡¯s handwritten signature. He signed it himself, he went to Lin Group himself.

    An elusive man, someone who because of Lin Xiaoni went personally to acquire Lin Group, it was clear just how furious Xu Boyan was.

    Lin Xiaoni lowered her eyes to the name "Xu Boyan", characters she, of course, recognized.

    She tried to recall but found no trace of knowing Xu Boyan.

    "You obviously wouldn¡¯t dare to offend Xu Boyan, but you did offend his girlfriend!"

    Father Lin slapped Lin Xiaoni hard, his fury making his whiskers tremble.

    All his affection was invested in his son. As for Lin Xiaoni, except for material satisfaction, she was practically independent. He had no love for this daughter.

    Lin Xiaoni¡¯s head turned to the side. She reached out to touch her burning cheek, then looked up at Father Lin, her heart sinking into ashes.

    Ha, these were her so-called parents.

    "Am I not a human? Am I not your own flesh and blood?"

    Lin Xiaoni bit her lip and asked the words she¡¯d been longing to ask but never dared to.

    The contrast between her parents¡¯ attitudes toward her brother and herself was stark.

    After throwing out these words, Lin Xiaoni bolted from the front door, perhaps never to return.

    She didn¡¯t have extravagant spending habits, or maybe it was an insecurity produced by the lack of love from her parents.

    She had savings, enough to last for a long time with her frugality.

    Stepping outside, the icy wind whipped her face, both cheeks stinging, one from her father¡¯s slap, the other from Lu Qingyi¡¯s boyfriend¡¯s cigarette burn.

    Xu Boyan, Xu Boyan, Xu Boyan.

    You offended Xu Boyan¡¯s girlfriend.

    Her father¡¯s words floated in Lin Xiaoni¡¯s mind, and suddenly everything made sense.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s boyfriend was Xu Boyan.

    Lin Xiaoni was stunned. Lu Qingyi had such an outstanding boyfriend. No wonder Lu Qingyi¡¯s boyfriend appeared during their training period.

    The school had made it explicitly clear that outsiders were not allowed on campus during training, so it was only natural for Xu Boyan to be allowed in.

    She had lost, and lost completely.

    ¡ª¡ª

    Over the following days, Lu Qingyi was indifferent to the training and never participated once. She didn¡¯t care what they were learning either.

    Lu Qingyi was oblivious to what Xu Boyan had done for her.

    "Sister Qing, I¡¯m really envious of you for spending so many days lying around in the dorm."

    Jiang Yumeng removed her sweaty training uniform and looked enviously at Lu Qingyi, who was lying on her bed playing with her phone.

    "Training can help build physical strength."

    Lu Qingyi glanced at Jiang Yumeng indifferently and said.

    Jiang Yumeng: "....."

    She knew that. It was just that she was genuinely exhausted.

    "It¡¯s competition time tomorrow, Sister Qing, will you go?"

    Jiang Yumeng asked. They were to assemble at eight o¡¯clock the next morning for the parade, singing competition, and shooting contest.

    The first two were group events, the last two involved each class selecting five competitors, with the winner being determined by total score.

    "Hmm."

    Lu Qingyi stretched lazily and said indifferently.

    She would go to have a look, to make up the numbers, since they would lose points if they didn¡¯t have enough people. She still had some sense of collective honor.

    "Sister Qing, I really don¡¯t want the training to end. After it ends, you will be moving out."

    Jiang Yumeng was slightly dejected when she thought of Lu Qingyi not living in the dorm anymore after the training ended.

    Having been assigned the same dorm for university, Jiang Yumeng had thought she could be roommates with Lu Qingyi for four years, but she hadn¡¯t expected Lu Qingyi to have never intended to bunk.

    "Living in a dormitory can help you make a lot of friends."

    Lu Qingyi got off the bed and gently ruffled Jiang Yumeng¡¯s hair.

    "Sister Qing, you also need friends."

    Jiang Yumeng tugged on Lu Qingyi¡¯s sleeve, biting her lip as she spoke.

    Lu Qingyi was just too cold. If it weren¡¯t for her persistence, she would never have started talking to Lu Qingyi.

    Life can be lonely. An extensive social life can add color to life.

    Everyone needs friends. With friends, you can go further in life. Lu Qingyi also needs friends.

    "I don¡¯t need it."

    Lu Qingyi gently shook her head.

    "Sister Qing...."

    "Alright, you should go take a shower and get some sleep. You¡¯ve been training all day."

    Lu Qingyi cut Jiang Yumeng off, she knew Jiang Yumeng had her best interests at heart, but she didn¡¯t need it.

    She had Jiang Yumeng, Luo Jia, Xun Hanyu, all of whom she could talk to, and a boyfriend named Xu Boyan, that was enough.

    Jiang Yumeng reluctantly walked into the bathroom.

    [Tomorrow is the last day.]

    Lu Qingyi took out her phone and sent a WeChat message to Xu Boyan.

    In the past, she had never pinned anyone at the top of her WeChat. But now, the first and only person pinned in her list was Xu Boyan.

    [I¡¯ll pick you up the day after tomorrow.]

    Xu Boyan replied almost instantly, pretty much the moment Lu Qingyi sent the message.

 Chapter 168â€™s hand is injured_1

    Chapter 168: 168¡¯s hand is injured_1Lu Qingyi curled her lips into a light smile. Xu Boyan seemed to have been waiting for her message, responding so quickly.

    When Chen Xuejie returned to the dorm, she seemed cautious. She already knew about the acquisition of the Lin Group.

    For some reason, she always felt that this matter had something to do with Lu Qingyi.

    As she walked by Lu Qingyi, she glanced at her phone, noticing that Lu Qingyi was chatting with someone saved as "Harbor".

    Harbor?

    What the hell?

    "Lu Qingyi, did you arrange for the acquisition of Lin Group?"

    Chen Xuejie hesitated for a long time before finally saying this to Lu Qingyi.

    There are many cooperative projects between the Lin Group and the Chen Group. She was wondering if she spoke kindly, would Lu Qingyi agree to continue the cooperation?

    "No."

    Lu Qingyi lazily lifted her eyelids to glance at Chen Xuejie.

    Acquisition was not her style. If she were to take action, the Lin Group wouldn¡¯t be acquired but would go bankrupt.

    "Uncle Lin said that Nini offended someone..."

    Chen Xuejie bit her lips lightly as she spoke slowly.

    In school, Lin Xiaoni only seemed to have offended Lu Qingyi.

    "Offend someone?"

    The corners of Lu Qingyi¡¯s lips curled slightly, looking at Chen Xuejie with a smile that was not really a smile.

    She never said that Lin Xiaoni offended her. She just couldn¡¯t bear her, which had nothing to do with being offended.

    At most, Lin Xiaoni annoyed her, but the people who could really offend her were so few that they could be counted on one hand.

    "In school, Nini could only quarrel with you..."

    Chen Xuejie bit her lips, lowering her head slightly.

    Thinking of Lin Xiaoni¡¯s warning before she left, not to offend Lu Qingyi, she felt a sense of fear towards Lu Qingyi. sea??h th§× ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "If it were me, the Lin Group would only go bankrupt."

    After leaving these words, Lu Qingyi left the dormitory.

    The snacks Xu Boyan prepared for her were finished, and she felt a little hungry after not eating all day.

    Chen Xuejie watched as Lu Qingyi walked away, biting her lower lip, unsure of what to say.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s words were too arrogant, and Chen Xuejie wasn¡¯t sure if she truly had the power to do that.

    ¡ª¡ª

    The next day, Lu Qingyi was at the sports ground early in the morning.

    "I thought you wouldn¡¯t come."

    Instructor Li, seeing Lu Qingyi, walked over to talk to her.

    "I¡¯ll come."

    Lu Qingyi sat on the steps, replying coldly.

    Instructor Li: "..."

    So cold.

    He just didn¡¯t know who was unfortunate enough to have to deal with such a girl. She had a bad temper, a cold personality, strong strength, and knew how to fight...

    When the time came, all the students congregated together. The students from the Traditional Chinese Medicine Department were lined up neatly, ready for the routine exercise competition.

    The medical school¡¯s routine exercise was a bit special, it was done while singing, walking, and singing.

    Lu Qingyi stood among the team, her expression cold and showing no signs of nervousness.

    "I¡¯m nervous."

    "I¡¯m doomed, I think I¡¯ll forget the movements."

    "Can I apply to stand in the middle?"

    "Too far to the front, I want to go to the back."

    "..."

    It wasn¡¯t the turn of the Traditional Chinese Medicine Department yet, and some people were already getting nervous.

    "Calm down, you guys are the best."

    Instructor Li made a cheer-up gesture.

    Soon it was the turn of the Traditional Chinese Medicine Department. Instructor Li led the team, singing and walking to the front of the flag-raising platform. When they reached the platform, the singing abruptly stopped.

    Instructor Li shouted slogans, and the students performed the routine exercise moves.

    After performing all the moves, they sang the Military Power Song once again, then left the venue neatly aligned.

    "Phew, finally it¡¯s over, I was so nervous."

    "Surprisingly, I didn¡¯t forget the moves."

    "It was really nerve-wracking, my feet were shaking a bit."

    "I almost forgot the movements."

    "..."

    When they had walked far away from the flag-raising platform, the students of the Traditional Chinese Medicine Department dispersed and went to their own locations to watch other departments.

    Lu Qingyi adjusted her cap and sat alone on the steps to the side, looking out of place.

    "Lu Qingyi, don¡¯t you want to be with the other students in the class?"

    A girl with a ponytail walked up to Lu Qingyi and asked softly.

    "Being alone is quite nice."

    Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t lift her eyelids.

    "It is indeed."

    Li Xianya smiled and sat down next to Lu Qingyi. When she smiled, it was sweet, and there were two small dimples on her face.

    A very sweet girl.

    She had noticed Lu Qingyi for a long time, but unfortunately, she hadn¡¯t had the opportunity to speak with her; Lu Qingyi was often away during military training.

    She really wanted to get to know such a cool, cold girl.

    Lu Qingyi: "Hmm."

    "My name is Li Xianya, I¡¯m also in the Traditional Chinese Medicine Department, like you."

    Li Xianya extended her hand to introduce herself to Lu Qingyi. Her smile was sweet and beautiful.

    She genuinely wanted to get to know Lu Qingyi, and she wasn¡¯t envious of her.

    Lu Qingyi: "Hmm."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s attitude was indifferent. She was not fond of making friends, but she had no reason to brush off someone who meant no harm.

    Li Xianya didn¡¯t think there was anything wrong with Lu Qingyi¡¯s attitude, on the contrary, she felt it was very reasonable.

    "Lu Qingyi, there¡¯s a shooting competition later, are you interested in participating?"

    Instructor Li found Lu Qingyi and asked her.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s skills were excellent. If she were to join, he believed that the Traditional Chinese Medicine Department would get first place this time.

    "Not interested."

    Lu Qingyi lazily lifted her eyelids, while stretching languidly.

    She was sleepy and wasn¡¯t interested.

    Instructor Li: "..."

    Alright, pretend he didn¡¯t ask.

    "Instructor, Xun Ze has injured his hand."

    Ren Changming supported a male student whose injury, from a fall, looked serious. Both his leg and hand were scraped badly.

    The other competitions had ended, just the shooting was left. Xun Yang was one of the people chosen, and he was the most accurate shooter in the Traditional Chinese Medicine Department.

    If Xun Ze were absent, their odds of winning would drastically decrease, and they wouldn¡¯t be able to find a replacement.

    Their skills were just average, the other four contestants were average, and the others weren¡¯t very good.

    "What happened?"

    Instructor Li frowned, looking Xun Ze up and down.

    Xun Ze was still jumping around just a second ago, how did he end up like this just from going to the restroom?

    "I was tripped by some people from the Stomatology Department."

    Xun Ze coughed lightly. He had just emerged from the restroom when he was surrounded by a group of people.

    They asked him to withdraw from the shooting competition. He refused, and the group of people unexpectedly tripped him when he wasn¡¯t paying attention.

    He lost his balance and tumbled down the stairs. Even now, his whole body was throbbing with pain. He must have fallen quite badly.

    Upon hearing this, Lu Qingyi, who was sitting on the steps, quickly glanced at Xun Ze. She then resumed looking at her phone, still appearing unconcerned.

    Li Xianya¡¯s mouth dropped open in disbelief. The people from the Stomatology Department were really too despicable!

 Chapter 169 Lu Qingyi: not going_1

    Chapter 169: 169 Lu Qingyi: not going_1"They were trying to get Xun Ze to withdraw from the competition, but when he refused, they tripped him,"

    Ren Changming added.

    They had defeated the dentistry department in a previous scrimmage, with Xun Ze performing the best. This might be why he was targeted.

    "You go get your wound treated first, I¡¯ll go argue with them."

    Instructor Li was visibly upset as he rolled up his sleeves and headed for the dentistry department.

    He had to argue, what they did was unacceptable.

    Isn¡¯t it just a competition? It should be fair and just. What is fair about this?

    "Changming, what about the competition?"

    The competition was always at the forefront of Xun Ze¡¯s mind. It¡¯s a matter of group honor.

    If they do poorly in the competition because of him, he won¡¯t be able to live with himself.

    "We can find someone to replace you."

    Ren Changming gently patted Xun Ze¡¯s shoulder. That¡¯s the only option left.

    Xun Ze dropped his gaze, not saying a word. If he hadn¡¯t had to go to the bathroom, this wouldn¡¯t have happened and he wouldn¡¯t have let the class down.

    "Qingyi, you can replace Xun Ze."

    Li Xianya looked at Lu Qingyi who was still playing with her phone. Lu Qingyi is very precise. When she shot at Lin Xiaoni that day, nearly every shot hit the intended target.

    "No."

    Lu Qingyi said, not even lifting her head. She wasn¡¯t interested and she didn¡¯t see the point.

    "Why?"

    Li Xianya asked. She always thought Lu Qingyi was the non-competitive type.

    "Boring."

    The shooting competition during military training was nothing more than a game, utterly uninteresting to Lu Qingyi.

    Li Xianya: "..."

    How could it be boring?

    If she had the ability, she would love to participate.

    "Qingyi, can you replace Xun Ze in the competition?"

    The moment Ren Changming looked up, saw the girl sitting on the steps. The girl was looking down at her phone, and a few playful strands of hair had fallen free.

    The girl was really beautiful; the sight of her playing seriously with her phone was enchanting.

    His address for her gradually changed from Lu Qingyi to Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t move, didn¡¯t lift her head, and didn¡¯t stop playing with her phone. She seemed not to have heard Ren Changming.

    "Ren Changming is talking to you,"

    Li Xianya gently nudged Lu Qingyi and said.

    "No."

    Lu Qingyi had heard, she just didn¡¯t feel like answering. Many people had asked her this sort of question already.

    She didn¡¯t feel like answering, it was rather annoying.

    "Yeah, Qingyi, you¡¯re definitely better than me. If you participate, our class is sure to win."

    Xun Ze looked at Lu Qingyi, his eyes shining brightly, full of admiration.

    Ever since Lu Qingyi knocked down the instructor, she has become his idol. She is just too awesome, too cool.

    He simply lacks the ability. If he had it, he also would want to knockdown the instructor, someone finally did what he had wanted to do for a long time.

    From the first day of military training in high school, he had been contemplating such an idea: to knock down the instructor.

    "I¡¯m not going."

    Lu Qingyi got up and pulled a Bluetooth earphone out of her pocket and put it on, her expression indifferent.

    She had repeated similar sentences many times already.

    "Hey, goddess, the traditional Chinese medicine major needs you."

    Xun Ze shrugged off Ren Changming¡¯s hand and took a few steps forward, full of obsequiousness.

    "Ah" it hurt. Xun Ze clenched his teeth, the pain was just too intense, it was stretching the wound.

    Lu Qingyi cast a casual glance at Xun Ze and departed without any expression.

    Xun Ze: "..."

    Ren Changming: "..."

    Li Xianya: "..."

    Could you not be so indifferent?

    "Did you see Lu Qingyi?"

    After Lu Qingyi departed, Professor Wei Song came over and sternly asked the trio, just as he saw Ren Changming and the others.

    He had a plastic bag in his hand.

    Xun Ze: "..." sea??h th§× n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Ren Changming: "..."

    Li Xianya: "..."

    Professor, your timing is really off, Lu Qingyi just left.

    All three of them had a similar thought, but dared not say it out loud. Wei Song was a serious poker-faced teacher, they wouldn¡¯t dare to say something like that.

    "Professor, she just left,"

    Li Xianya said softly.

    Indeed, the timing was just too bad.

    Wei Song: "Where did she go?"

    He had brought some top-selling pastries from his girlfriend¡¯s shop for Lu Qingyi.

    Li Xianya shook her head: "I don¡¯t know."

    "Professor, Xun Ze got injured, I¡¯m afraid he won¡¯t be able to participate in the competition."

    Ren Changming pushed Xun Ze in front of Wei Song, and lightly wrinkled his brow, frustration evident in his eyes.

    It was just that Lu Qingyi was too aloof and too cold, otherwise, they wouldn¡¯t have to worry about this issue.

    "Find someone else. Go to the medical room and have a look,"

    Wei Song said with a frown. His tone was somewhat cold.

    The abrasion on Xun Ze¡¯s hand was especially severe, shockingly so, but the dirt on his trousers kept the injury on his leg hidden.

    Wei Song was now eager to find Lu Qingyi, so he spoke a bit impatiently.

    "Professor, could you persuade Lu Qingyi? If she participates, we¡¯re sure to win,"

    Li Xianya patted her forehead, as if she had an idea. Wei Song was on his way to find Lu Qingyi right? Wasn¡¯t this a good reason for Wei Song to talk to Lu Qingyi?

    The professor¡¯s words would definitely work better than theirs.

    Wei Song: "..."

    Sorry, he couldn¡¯t do it.

    The final result of the military training also affects the image of instructors like them. If the students do well, the instructors naturally look better.

    He naturally knew that Lu Qingyi was very precise. Lu Qingyi is well-known for her precise chalk-throwing in class. She¡¯s accurate no matter what she throws.

    She could hit whatever they wish and throw wherever they want, her accuracy was impressive.

    "I¡¯ll try."

    After saying that, Wei Song turned around and left.

    Xun Ze: "..."

    Ren Changming: "..."

    Li Xianya: "..."

    Why did they feel that Wei Song¡¯s words were a bit strange?

    I¡¯ll try?

    What instructor would say something like that when trying to get a student to participate in a competition?

    "Let¡¯s go get your wound treated. If we can¡¯t do that, we¡¯ll just find someone to replace you. It¡¯s just a competition, it¡¯s not a big deal."

    Ren Changming gently patted Xun Ze¡¯s shoulder and said.

    It¡¯s just a competition. Winning or losing is just a formality. Even if they lose, it¡¯s not the end of the world.

    "I shouldn¡¯t have gone to the restroom."

    Xun Ze blamed himself.

    "It¡¯s not your fault."

    Li Xianya looked at Xun Ze and said, a sweet smile on her face.

    Who could have predicted this?

    It¡¯s just that the people from the dentistry department were too overbearing, wanting to hurt people for the sake of a competition.

    Xun Ze lowered his head, remaining silent and still blaming himself.

    If only he hadn¡¯t shown that he was good at shooting that day, then the dentistry department wouldn¡¯t have gone after him.

    He had trained for so long, only to lose the chance to compete at the last moment. He was quite sad.

 Chapter 170 might be the last one _1

    Chapter 170: 170 might be the last one _1When Instructor Li took up the issue with the students, the result ended unresolved. The students admitted that they had indeed blocked Xun Ze¡¯s path, but they claimed that they were as surprised as anyone else when Xun Ze was knocked down the stairs, stating it had been an accident.

    Someone even stepped forward to take the blame, claiming that he had placed his foot where Xun Ze tripped and had fallen down the stairs, which was completely unintentional.

    What else could he say?

    So, he could only walk away helplessly.

    Lu Qingyi was standing not far from Instructor Li. She clearly witnessed Instructor Li¡¯s futile arguments and the cunning defenses offered by the students of Oral Medicine.

    An accident?

    She, Lu Qingyi, would never believe such words. How could there be so many accidents?

    "Professor, I finally found you."

    Wei Song ran to Lu Qingyi somewhat breathlessly.

    He had called Lu Qingyi, but she didn¡¯t answer, so he looked for her all around the sports field and finally found her.

    "Do you need anything?"

    Lu Qingyi asked, her expression indifferent.

    "This is for you, the hottest item from the shop," Wei Song said as he handed a bag to Lu Qingyi, smiling awkwardly.

    He had tried it and it tasted quite good, but it was a bit too rich for his liking. He didn¡¯t know if Lu Qingyi would like it.

    Lu Qingyi has unique tastes. No one could really figure out what she liked.

    They knew she liked sweets, but she was very particular; not all desserts would do.

    "You could substitute the all-purpose flour with cake flour; it would improve the texture."

    Lu Qingyi took out a piece of dessert from the bag and started giving feedback as she swallowed one bite.

    Wei Song: "..."

    What¡¯s with Lu Qingyi¡¯s absurdly good taste? She can even tell what kind of flour was used to make the dessert. Her tongue is quite impressive.

    His girlfriend¡¯s shop had run out of cake flour, so they had to use all-purpose flour instead. He never thought Lu Qingyi would be able to tell the difference.

    "Professor, how could you taste the difference?" Wei Song asked curiously. He had tasted the dessert before but didn¡¯t notice much of a difference.

    How did Lu Qingyi know what type of flour was used?

    "Cake flour has the lowest protein content and is suitable for making cakes, desserts, and biscuits that require a fluffy and soft texture. All-purpose flour is the common flour found in supermarkets and is mainly used for making buns. There is a difference between the two; you can tell by looking at them, and their texture when eaten is also different." Lu Qingyi slowly replied, with absolute seriousness, while holding a piece of dessert in her hand.

    She had always been interested in food research. She could make desserts too, but she was usually too lazy to do it herself.

    "Professor, you are so knowledgeable." Wei Song¡¯s eyes sparkled. He knew that Lu Qingyi was amazing, but he hadn¡¯t expected her to be proficient in so many areas. S~ea??h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Lu Qingyi: "..."

    Lu Qingyi looked at Wei Song as if he were an idiot, thinking that it is common knowledge, and how could he not know it, especially when his girlfriend owned a dessert shop.

    Wei Song: "Professor, I want to ask you a question."

    "Hmm."

    "How should I propose to my girlfriend?"

    Wei Song asked. His relationship with his girlfriend had always been stable, and the only thing left was to get their marriage certificate.

    He was twenty-eight years old and it was time for him to get married. He just didn¡¯t know how to propose.

    Lu Qingyi: "..."

    "We¡¯ve been together for a long time. I want to propose to her."

    Wei Song scratched the back of his head as he spoke, feeling somewhat embarrassed.

    Lu Qingyi responded with a question: "You think I would know?" A faint twitch played at the corner of her mouth.

    Wei Song: "...Hehe, I¡¯ll figure it out myself."

    Wei Song chuckled awkwardly. He realized that someone as aloof as Lu Qingyi probably wouldn¡¯t know much about romance.

    ¡ª¡ª

    "Instructor, we drew the last slot."

    Class Leader Xia Qiao handed over the paper slip she had drawn to Instructor Li. She wasn¡¯t sure whether it was good luck or bad luck.

    "The pressure must be considerable."

    "Being the last one does have its advantages. It gives me time to prepare mentally."

    "Class leader, you really have a knack for luck."

    "What do you think our chances are of ranking last?"

    "Those students from Oral Medicine are so shameless."

    "Absolutely, Xun Ze is really unlucky."

    "..."

    "Alright then, since Xun Ze was injured, we inevitably have to select another person to participate. You can decide among yourselves who will be."

    Instructor Li rubbed his forehead, feeling quite frustrated.

    He seemed to foresee the final result.

    At the start of the competition, the students from Traditional Chinese Medicine sat and watched. The other classes seemed fairly proficient.

    Five people each with five shots made a total of 250 points. After all the classes except for Traditional Chinese Medicine had finished their round, the highest score was 210 points and the lowest was 180 points.

    "Although the scores don¡¯t seem particularly high, I¡¯m already trembling with fear."

    "I think it¡¯s quite difficult."

    "I¡¯m suddenly a bit scared."

    "With five bullets, I can only score up to 35 points at most."

    "..."

    Some people had already foreseen the inevitable outcome before the competition even began.

    They were all novices who had never handled a gun before, and their aim was not particularly good. It was pretty difficult to score over eight points with only a few days of military training.

    "Buck up, you can do it," Instructor Li encouraged, patting the five male students¡¯ shoulders.

    Lu Qingyi sat on the steps, her body sprawled lazily, creating a stark contrast with the nervous contestants.

    Ren Changming was the first to compete. He was gripping the gun tightly with sweaty hands. He picked up the gun, took aim, and started to shoot, his heart pounding.

    Apart from Xun Ze, he was the most accurate shooter in their class. If he could score high, the final result wouldn¡¯t look too bad.

    "Bang!" One shot.

    "Bang!" Two shots.

    "Bang!" Three shots.

    "Bang!" Four shots.

    "Bang!" Five shots.

    Ren Changming quickly fired all five shots, taking just one minute per shot.

    "Eight rings, seven rings, nine rings, eight rings, eight rings, totaling 39 rings, 40 points."

    The referee quickly counted Ren Changming¡¯s score.

    Among the group of students, Ren Changming did fairly well.

    The next three contestants scored 32, 33, and 35 points, respectively.

    The total so far was 140 points.

    "Oh my god, just 140 points. It seems we¡¯re destined to come in last."

    "Unless we can score 50 points, the last place will definitely be ours."

    "I started off confident, but now I¡¯m really..."

    "It¡¯s all Oral Medicine¡¯s fault for being so ruthless."

    "We were doing so well earlier, and then we ended up coming last in shooting."

    "If only someone could hit the same spot with all five shots, then we could come in first."

    "..."

    The last contestant hadn¡¯t even started yet, but the students from the Traditional Chinese Medicine were already anticipating the worst. They believed they had fairly earned the last place in the competition.

 Chapter 171 She only recognizes the first positive number_1

    Chapter 171: 171 She only recognizes the first positive number_1"Oh, hello to the team in last place."

    Some people from the school of dentistry walked over, started mocking with a sarcastic tone.

    Yes, they were the team with the highest score of 200 points.

    "You guys are shameless."

    Ren Changming frowned at the dental students.

    "Everybody in your Chinese Medicine Department are all trash."

    Someone spat an insult, then spat out a foam of spit onto the ground.

    "Can¡¯t you guys at least pretend to have some integrity? You¡¯re all University students!"

    Li Xianya stood up and defended, her brows slightly furrowed.

    She truly couldn¡¯t comprehend how such individuals could possibly be admitted into a medical program without a touch of integrity.

    "Oh, the girls from the Chinese Medicine Department are quite pretty."

    Zeng Fanlong said while looking at Li Xianya.

    He was far from a good student. He got into the Medical School using the money his family had to spare, continuing his wayward life here despite the change in environment.

    He reached out to touch Li Xianya as he spoke.

    "None of your business."

    Lu Qingyi had descended from the steps at some point. She quickly grabbed Zeng Fanlong¡¯s hand and forcefully bent his finger. The sound of a ¡¯snap¡¯ from a bone echoed in the air.

    Her voice was cold, and her eyes were equally piercing.

    The students from the Chinese Medicine Department initially wanted to rebuke Zeng Fanlong, but after seeing Lu Qingyi stepping in, they all closed their mouths.

    Well, they were more than happy to just watch. Who doesn¡¯t love a good show?

    "Fiery lady."

    Despite his broken finger, Zeng Fanlong wasn¡¯t angry. He smiled and looked at Lu Qingyi.

    He somehow found her cold demeanor quite appealing.

    "Chinese Medicine department is trash? Last place?"

    Lu Qingyi raised her brows. She stared at the dentistry students with a mocking smile.

    Without a single break in her stride, Lu Qingyi moved right into the shooting range.

    The last contestant was still trying to aim, not yet having fired a single shot, his palms sweaty.

    He was feeling the pressure. Being the last contestant was a tough position.

    If they ended up in last place, he would blame himself.

    "Move."

    Without another word, Lu Qingyi took the pistol from the male student¡¯s hands. Her voice was icy cold.

    The student was stunned, but by the time he realized what had happened, the gun was already in Lu Qingyi¡¯s hands.

    "Goddess, you..."

    "You may leave now."

    Lu Qingyi gave the male student a glance and said.

    The male student: "..."

    Although still in shock, he complied and departed.

    "Holy shit, what¡¯s happening?"

    "How did it change to a woman?"

    "If they end up last, having a woman as their last contestant would really be a disgrace, hahaha."

    "But she¡¯s incredibly beautiful."

    "..."

    The shooting competition¡¯s teams were not fixed, and could be changed on the fly, however, normally the substitution is made before the start.

    A change made so abruptly at the very end was a first for everyone, leaving many in a state of bewilderment.

    Lu Qingyi swept her gaze around the room, unconcerned by the onlookers who were revelling in the potential embarrassment. She lightly curled the corner of her lips into a smile.

    She had never known what it felt like to be last. She only knew how to pursue being first.

    "Can I earn more points if I¡¯m blindfolded?"

    She turned and asked the referee.

    The referee was still in a state of confusion, but he nodded.

    Blindfolded shooting could earn an additional ten points based on the total score. However, it was extremely risky. No one would be willing to take the risk for such a small gain, given that they could end up missing completely.

    "Alright."

    Lu Qingyi held out her left hand to the referee, who still looked baffled.

    "What?"

    "Cloth."

    Lu Qingyi was succinct in her request.

    The referee: "..."

    None of the students were professionals. They were merely here for the fun of it. The idea of asking for a blindfold had never come up.

    "Quit stalling. Hand it over."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand remained outstretched, her tone obviously impatient.

    "What is Lu Qingyi trying to do?"

    "What¡¯s with her hand gesture?"

    "What on earth is she planning to do?"

    "I think even if Goddess steps up, the best we can do is to avoid last place."

    "..."

    They were too far away to hear what Lu Qingyi and the referee were discussing.

    "Alright, here you go."

    The referee handed Lu Qingyi a piece of black cloth. Overwhelmed by her assertive presence, he¡¯d taken the cloth before he¡¯d even had time to react.

    Lu Qingyi tied the cloth around her eyes, fastening it at the back of her head with a bow. She slightly curled the corners of her lips.

    "Shit, what is my goddess doing?"

    "This can¡¯t be. She¡¯s blindfolding herself."

    "Is Lu Qingyi challenging the impossible?"

    "She¡¯s just trying to hide her incompetence if she misses."

    "So pretentious."

    "..."

    Lu Qingyi slowly raised her gun, hesitated for a moment, then casually fired off several rounds. Within twenty seconds, all five bullets had been discharged.

    Her movements were casual but wild.

    "What kind of showoff move is this?"

    "Unbelievable."

    "Is she just messing around?"

    Dissenting voices filled the air.

    Her movement was too casual, her firing too fast. Who shoots all five rounds within a minute?

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s actions gave off an air of playfulness, a complete disregard for the competition, as if she didn¡¯t take it seriously at all.

    "She hit it, she hit it..."

    The referee, visibly shocked, looked at the target and shouted excitedly.

    This girl was incredible, the shots she made were unbelievable.

    "My god, a bullseye..."

    Soon someone ran to the target and was taken aback by what they saw on the target - they were so shocked that they were at a loss for words.

    "Ah, all five bullets hit the same spot."

    A crowd was forming, and everyone was expressing disbelief while scrutinizing the target.

    Such an occurrence was incredibly rare with odds of one in ten thousand. Even professionals who handled guns regularly would find it hard to achieve.

    My God, who was this prodigy?

    Lanky and with her eyes covered, Lu Qingyi managed to shoot a bullseye. Not only that, she even shot all five bullets at the exact same location on the target.

    "Five bullseyes, adding 30 points. A total of 80 points."

    The referee excitedly announced Lu Qingyi¡¯s score - to this point no one had ever scored over fifty points. Not to mention, nobody ever thought that Lu Qingyi could score eighty.

    Hitting the same spot with all five bullets added an extra twenty points.

    "Chinese Medicine Department has a total of 220 points, the highest score."

    The referee promptly announced the rankings.

    The Medical School was first, the dental school was second.

    Lu Qingyi just looked indifferent, she put down the gun and walked out, paying no heed to those gathering around the target.

    It was as if she wasn¡¯t the one who just made those incredible shots, her entire persona didn¡¯t give off the slightest sense of pride or excitement. S§×ar?h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    What a dull competition.

    She yawned, a bit sleepy. It was time to go back to the dorms and sleep.

 Chapter 172Lu Qingyi: Lie down_1

    Chapter 172: 172Lu Qingyi: Lie down_1"Qingyi, you¡¯re amazing."

    Her classmates from the Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine immediately surrounded Lu Qingyi.

    No one had expected that Lu Qingyi could be so remarkable, she had concealed her abilities very well.

    "Goddess, you are our hero."

    Just now, Lu Qingyi looked really cool.

    "Stop the chatter."

    The incessant chatter was giving her a headache.

    The crowd fell silent the moment Lu Qingyi finished her sentence.

    "The Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine is not rubbish."

    Lu Qingyi stuffed her hands into her pockets and looked in the direction of the School of Dental Medicine.

    She would not be studying a useless major.

    Saying it in such a manner was rather disagreeable.

    "Right, our department is not rubbish."

    "Our department is the best."

    "Don¡¯t underestimate us, everyone in our department is talented."

    "Our scores were ten points higher than yours."

    "..."

    No sooner had Lu Qingyi¡¯s words fallen, than supporting voices began to be heard.

    With Lu Qingyi backing them up, they were afraid of no one.

    "Who were they?"

    Lu Qingyi suddenly shifted her gaze to Ren Changming.

    Ren Changming: "..."

    His ears blushed slightly.

    "Xun Ze."

    Lu Qingyi spat out a name impatiently.

    "Oh oh oh, those guys."

    Completing Lu Qingyi¡¯s statements, Ren Changming understood what she meant, and he quickly pointed out a few people.

    If it weren¡¯t for Xun Ze being wounded and alone at the moment, he might have rushed to take on those people.

    Despicable.

    "Great."

    Lu Qingyi smirked slightly, flexing her knuckles.

    It had been a while since she had a good fight, her hands were feeling particularly itchy now.

    "Qingyi, what are you going to do?"

    Noticing Lu Qingyi¡¯s actions, Ren Changming, in his anxiousness, grabbed Lu Qingyi¡¯s arm.

    Even if a girl had a lot of strength, she couldn¡¯t possibly handle so many people.

    "Let go."

    Lu Qingyi glanced at Ren Changming¡¯s hand. Her tone was icy cold.

    She hated being touched by others.

    "Ah... yes ... I¡¯m sorry."

    Ren Changming realized that his action was impolite and quickly apologized.

    Lu Qingyi gave Ren Changming a cool look, then walked towards the people identified by Ren Changming.

    "Babe, do you need something?"

    Zeng Fanlong blew a whistle and arrogantly ran his fingers through his hair.

    Lu Qingyi was indeed a rare beauty, he had never seen such a beautiful girl.

    "Did you start the trouble with Xun Ze?"

    Lu Qingyi glanced around, then focused her gaze on Zeng Fanlong.

    No one had told her that Zeng Fanlong was the instigator behind Xun Ze¡¯s issue, but she was observant, and it seemed obvious from the way everyone was looking towards Zeng Fanlong.

    "So, you want to stand up for Xun Ze?"

    Zeng Fanlong squinted as he evaluated Lu Qingyi.

    Tsk, there has always been tales of heroes saving beauties. Could it be that Lu Qingyi wants to play a beauty saving a hero?

    Pssh, no, that¡¯s not the right way to describe it. He wasn¡¯t well-read and didn¡¯t know what the right phrase was.

    "The Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine is under my protection."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s words were full of arrogance, the speed of her words just right, making it impossible for anyone to think that she was joking.

    Since she had chosen the Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, it had to be the best and she didn¡¯t allow anyone to say anything that displeased her.

    "Babe, you¡¯re quite arrogant. There has always been tales of heroes saving beauties. Could it be that you want to play a beauty saving a hero?"

    Zeng Fanlong suddenly laughed. Lu Qingyi, looking like a weak little girl, was quite a big talker.

    He didn¡¯t even know his status in Kyoto.

    "Brother Dragon, the phrase isn¡¯t used like this..."

    A male classmate at Zeng Fanlong¡¯s side tugged at his sleeve to remind him.

    Zeng Fanlong got in through connections, unlike them who had earned their places through diligent studies.

    "If I say it is, then it is."

    Zeng Fanlong glared back at the male classmate. Not pleased, he slightly furrowed his brows, it was indeed quite embarrassing to be called out like this in public.

    "Got in through connections? It¡¯s really quite sad to be uncultured."

    Lu Qingyi smirked lightly, her gaze on Zeng Fanlong was icy cold.

    Medical school, after all, is a prestigious university, it¡¯s quite unacceptable for someone to get in through connections.

    Hardrick had no such possibility, there were no students who got in through the back door.

    There had been instances in the past, but they were all caught by her, Professor Lu¡¯s reputation at Hardrick was grand, nobody dared to do this. S~ea??h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "Knowing I have strong connections, you still dare to provoke me?"

    Zeng Fanlong didn¡¯t care one bit about being called out for getting in through connections, on the contrary, he felt quite proud.

    In this era, having strong connections meant that you could get many things that others had to work hard to achieve without much effort.

    It was his strong background and influential family that allowed others in the school to give way to him.

    "Connections? Is mine stronger?"

    Lu Qingyi raised an eyebrow; her boyfriend had the most authority in the college.

    Boyan could expel anyone with just a word, and since Zeng Fanlong had been admitted through connections, the person behind him would be in trouble if anything happened.

    "Those in the Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, are under my protection."

    The tone of Lu Qingyi¡¯s voice was particularly arrogant. As soon as she finished her sentence, she took down the person who was closest to her.

    Before anyone could react, several people identified by Ren Changming, including Zeng Fanlong, were taken down by Lu Qingyi.

    Her movements were swift, leaving everyone without time to react.

    "It hurts, it hurts..."

    The people who were taken down started to groan in pain one after another. All of them had pained expressions.

    Lu Qingyi was strong, and the way they fell hurt.

    "Lu Qingyi, are you insane?"

    Zeng Fanlong¡¯s face contorted in pain; he grimaced at Lu Qingyi.

    "Does it hurt?"

    Lu Qingyi placed her foot on Zeng Fanlong¡¯s back, she asked with a raised eyebrow.

    "Stay down."

    Her eyes scanned over those who were getting up, her expression chilling.

    Those attempting to climb up quickly lay flat again, pretending to be dead.

    That gaze was truly terrifying.

    The people around kept their mouths shut, fearing that if they spoke one more word, they too would be one of the people lying on the ground.

    "Lu Qingyi, get your foot off me."

    Zeng Fanlong¡¯s face twisted. He gritted his teeth and spoke.

    When had he ever been humiliated like this before?

    "Want to compete over connections?"

    Lu Qingyi slightly hunched down and asked with a smirk.

    "I could have you expelled."

    Zeng Fanlong¡¯s words were quite threatening, he fumed, gnashing his teeth.

    He came from a powerful background, being humiliated like this in public made him feel awful.

    An embarrassing rumor would spread that he, a grown man, was being stepped on by a frail girl.

    "Qingyi."

    Ren Changming suddenly called out to stop Lu Qingyi.

    He was wary of Zeng Fanlong¡¯s status. Lu Qingyi, as unbearable as she was, was unlikely to let Zeng Fanlong go so easily.

 Chapter 173 Xu Boyan: Iâ€™ll wrap it up for you_1

    Chapter 173: 173 Xu Boyan: I¡¯ll wrap it up for you_1Lin Xiaoni is the daughter of the Lin Family¡¯s rich magnate, but even knowing Lin Xiaoni¡¯s status, Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t yield.

    Now, regarding Zeng Fanlong, she was sure not to hesitate in stepping forward, nor to apologize.

    "Oh, so you¡¯re thinking about dropping out."

    Lu Qingyi nodded knowingly, and said these words to Zeng Fanlong.

    Her eyes were clear, void of any fear.

    Zeng Fanlong: "..."

    "Alright, I¡¯ll oblige you."

    Lu Qingyi took her phone out of her pocket while her foot continued to press on Zeng Fanlong¡¯s back.

    "Kiddo, what¡¯s wrong?"

    The call was swiftly answered and Xu Boyan¡¯s gentle voice came through the speaker.

    "I might not be able to behave obediently."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s voice softened, devoid of any harshness.

    Xu Boyan often praised her for being obedient, but now she didn¡¯t want to be. She just wanted to be a troublemaker.

    Crowd: "..."

    What the hell is this?

    Why does the situation feel a bit odd?

    Where did the cold and aloof Lu Qingyi go? No, where did Qingyi go?

    Is this gentle-speaking girl really Lu Qingyi? Was she switched?

    One moment fiercely cold, the next suddenly speaking in soft tones.

    Xu Boyan asked, "Who upset you?"

    On the other end of the phone, Xu Boyan¡¯s brow rose slightly at Qingyi¡¯s words. This kiddo never caused trouble out of nowhere, so if she did now, it must have been someone who provoked her.

    "No one, I¡¯m just not feeling great."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s gaze fell upon Zeng Fanlong beneath her foot.

    Her eyes were cold, yet her words seemed somewhat gentle.

    "Okay, I will handle it for you."

    On the other end of the phone, Xu Boyan was idly twirling a pen, his voice unexpectedly gentle.

    He didn¡¯t ask Lu Qingyi what happened, or what she wanted to do. Instead, his words implied that whatever Lu Qingyi wanted to do, he would always stand behind her.

    He would handle the aftermath for Qingyi, shield her from the wind and rain.

    "What¡¯s your name?"

    Lu Qingyi pulled the phone away, her cold gaze locked on Zeng Fanlong as she asked.

    Crowd: "..."

    Zeng Fanlong: "..."

    One cannot truly be serious, beating someone without even knowing their name.

    "His name is Zeng Fanlong."

    No one answered Lu Qingyi¡¯s question. Some didn¡¯t know Zeng Fanlong¡¯s name, others hesitated due to Zeng Fanlong¡¯s background.

    Ren Changming wanted to speak, but he didn¡¯t know Zeng Fanlong¡¯s name.

    Li Xianya¡¯s voice suddenly rang out in the silent crowd.

    She went to high school with Zeng Fanlong. Although Zeng Fanlong didn¡¯t know her, she knew him. Many people in high school knew Zeng Fanlong¡¯s name.

    Proud of his background, he loved to bully others, but always yielded to those with a better family background than his own.

    He was just a typical bully with a fierce exterior, but a timid heart.

    "Zeng Fanlong, he must have used his connections to get in here."

    Lu Qingyi spoke, her voice simultaneously softening.

    The crowd watching felt as if they were witnessing a bizarre performance. Lu Qingyi adjusted her tone exceptionally quickly, flipping between gentle and indifferent.

    Those who didn¡¯t know the truth thought they were watching a show.

    "Okay, I understand. I will take care of it right away. Kiddo, if you¡¯re not happy, tell me, do whatever you want to do, I will always be your backbone."

    Xu Boyan¡¯s voice was gentle, he believed in his ability to indulge Lu Qingyi.

    Apart from plucking the stars from the sky, Xu Boyan believed that he could give Qingyi anything she desired.

    The ultimate achievement in spoiling a girl is indulging her to such an extent where she develops a temper that only he can tolerate.

    Only in this way, will Lu Qingyi never leave him.

    "Okay."

    Lu Qingyi smiled slightly, the corners of her lips lifting into an attractive curve.

    When a person who doesn¡¯t often smile suddenly does, they give off a feeling of warmth, as if spring has arrived.

    The students in the medical school felt this warmth from Lu Qingyi. The Traditional Chinese Medicine students were all stunned. Throughout all the days of military training, this was their first time seeing Lu Qingyi smile.

    Used to the cold and indifferent Lu Qingyi, they never thought she would have such a heart-moving smile.

    "What¡¯s with the affectation?"

    Inside, Zeng Fanlong was somehow thrown into a bit of hysteria. On the surface, though, he continued to look at Lu Qingyi with disbelief.

    "Okay then, do you want to wait for the announcement?"

    Lu Qingyi arched an eyebrow, looking down at Zeng Fanlong. She played with her cellphone, her expression indifferent.

    As if the person who¡¯d just laugh, the girl who¡¯d spoken so softly, wasn¡¯t her at all.

    "Wait if you want, you think I¡¯m scared? Wait till I get up, the next one to go down will be you."

    Zeng Fanlong gritted his teeth, looking furious.

    Used to throwing his weight around, this was his first time being humiliated, and in front of so many people. The more people gathered around, the more he felt he was about to lose face.

    Lu Qingyi smirked and chose not to say anything.

    Ren Changming looked at Lu Qingyi with a worried expression. He, too, chose to remain silent.

    Li Xianya seemed a lot calmer. For some unknown reason, she very much believed in Lu Qingyi, in Qingyi¡¯s ability.

    Jiang Yumeng also appeared in the crowd, shoving her way through to the front. When she saw Qingyi, her eyes lit up.

    Where Lu Qingyi was, there was bound to be excitement. She was incredibly excited, believing that Qingyi would certainly create a surprise again.

    "Qingyi, Qingyi..." S~ea??h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Jiang Yumeng waved at Lu Qingyi, grinning broadly.

    Lu Qingyi nodded in Yumeng¡¯s direction.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s phone rang quickly. Seeing the name displayed on the screen, she smiled.

    "If you dare, put it on speaker, let¡¯s all listen. Who knows if you¡¯re just bluffing."

    Zeng Fanlong clenched his fists tightly, his words filled with resentment.

    He was far from convinced.

    "Alright."

    Lu Qingyi scoffed, accepted the call, and switched it to speaker mode.

    So what if it¡¯s on speaker? It¡¯s not like it would cost her.

    "Kiddo."

    A man¡¯s tender voice came from the phone, low and magnetic, strikingly pleasant.

    When he called out the word "kiddo," his voice held a deep sense of endearment, which sounded very sweet.

    "Mmm, I¡¯m here."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s voice was also very gentle, a smile spreading across her face.

    Crowd: "..."

    Why did they feel like they were being fed a mouthful of dog food? Just one phone call, but everything smelled sweetly sickening of romance.

    Ren Changming felt a tightness in his chest. He looked at Lu Qingyi, disbelief evident on his face.

    He didn¡¯t expect Lu Qingyi to have a boyfriend. Such a cold person, yet she could be so gentle in front of her boyfriend. Lu Qingyi must really love her boyfriend, right?

    Suddenly, Ren Changming felt a heart-wrenching pain. His love seemed to have ended before it even started.

 Chapter 174: The taste of sugar 174 is a bit strange_1

    Chapter 174: The taste of sugar 174 is a bit strange_1"I¡¯ve resolved the issue for you. If you have any trouble in the future, tell me and I¡¯ll take care of it. Don¡¯t keep it from me."

    Xu Boyan began to speak. When he thought about what happened to Lin Xiaoni, he felt a sharp pain in his chest.

    He felt distressed thinking about how someone would threaten his precious girl with a gun, even though he knew she wasn¡¯t hurt.

    "What am I keeping from you?" Lu Qingyi asked. Suddenly, the words of Sister Chen Xue popped into her mind. "Was the Lin Group¡¯s issue your doing?"

    Although she asked with a questioning tone, her words were firm.

    The Lin Group was suddenly acquired. It wasn¡¯t her doing, so it must be Xu Boyan¡¯s work.

    "Yes, she upset my little friend."

    Xu Boyan chuckled softly with a gentle tone.

    His words implied that since Lin Xiaoni had upset Lu Qingyi, he would make sure the whole Lin Family suffered too.

    His little friend should of course, be happy every day.

    Many people were puzzled and didn¡¯t understand why the conversation shifted to the Lin Group.

    Only a few people realized that the acquisition of the Lin Group had something to do with Lu Qingyi.

    Zeng Fanlong¡¯s heart suddenly missed a beat.

    He had heard about the Lin Group and, at the time, he was impressed at how easily it had been acquired.

    The Lin Group had no choice but to accept it without complaints.

    "Right, I¡¯ll hang up now."

    Lu Qingyi showed a radiant smile, happiness radiating from her face.

    "Okay, tomorrow I¡¯ll come and pick you up. Wait for me obediently."

    Xu Boyan said.

    "Mmm."

    Shortly after Lu Qingyi hung up the phone, Zeng Fanlong¡¯s phone began to ring.

    He hadn¡¯t turned on the silent mode, and the discordant ringtone echoed in the quiet playground, causing laughter from many people.

    "You, answer it."

    Lu Qingyi used her chin to signal someone close by.

    That person got up from the ground, took the phone out of Zeng Fanlong¡¯s pocket, answered it and turned on the speaker.

    "What are you fooling around about? I worked hard to get you into medical school, a first-class university. What have you done? Principal Huang called me saying he¡¯s going to expel you, but my talking didn¡¯t help."

    As soon as the call connected, Zeng Fanlong¡¯s dad¡¯s angry voice came through the receiver.

    The volume of the phone was so high, added to the fact that Zeng Fanlong¡¯s dad¡¯s voice was naturally loud, that everyone could hear.

    "Dad...."

    Zeng Fanlong whispered, disbelief clearly visible in his eyes.

    How was it possible?

    When he first entered, Principal Huang had greeted him warmly. How could he possibly be expelled?

    "Don¡¯t call me dad, your uncle has already been fired by Principal Huang. Whatever you¡¯ve done, you¡¯re well aware. If you don¡¯t resolve it, I¡¯m done with you. Were we too indulgent with you? You keep causing trouble."

    Zeng Fanlong¡¯s dad spoke with anger, berating Zeng Fanlong harshly and leaving him no dignity.

    His cousin, looking at him, was filled with guilt. For the first time, he felt that Zeng Fanlong had embarrassed him.

    His cousin had a high status in the medical school, second only to Principal Huang. His future was bright and he could possibly become the head of the school after Principal Huang retires. But because of his rotten son, his cousin had been fired.

    He had always been too indulgent with his son, giving him anything he wanted and smoothing over any trouble for him. This had led to his son¡¯s unbridled behavior.

    Zeng¡¯s Fanlong¡¯s dad finished speaking and hung up the phone, not giving Zeng Fanlong a chance to reply.

    "Well, is my backing strong?"

    Lu Qingyi laughed lightly, her gaze coldly fixed on Zeng Fanlong.

    Competing in backings?

    She really had never lost.

    Even without Xu Boyan, her backing was stronger than Zeng Fanlong¡¯s.

    No, she was a strong backing herself.

    "I... I¡¯m sorry, I apologize."

    Zeng Fanlong closed his eyes and said.

    His gritted tone still revealed his unwillingness.

    "Tired."

    Lu Qingyi removed her legs from Zeng Fanlong¡¯s back and yawned lightly.

    Indeed, these guys disturbed her nap time and she was really tired.

    "Qingyi, have some candy."

    Jiang Yumeng pushed through the crowd, came to Lu Qingyi¡¯s side with a few White Rabbit Creamy Candies in her palm.

    "Mmm, thank you."

    Lu Qingyi reached out and took the candy from Jiang Yumeng¡¯s palm, unwrapped it and popped it into her mouth. A sweet taste spread in her mouth.

    The taste seemed insipid, perhaps because she was used to the candy Xu Boyan prepared, and now she couldn¡¯t get used to the ones sold in the supermarket.

    "It tastes strange, I can¡¯t quite get used to it."

    Lu Qingyi pushed the remaining White Rabbit Creamy Candies back into Jiang Yumeng¡¯s palm and said flatly.

    Jiang Yumeng: "..."

    What¡¯s wrong? What¡¯s wrong?

    She unwrapped a candy and popped it in her mouth. Nothing was wrong, it tasted just like it should. She couldn¡¯t detect anything strange.

    Oh, right.

    She suddenly remembered the custom White Rabbit Creamy Candies Lu Qingyi had. Of course, someone like her couldn¡¯t get used to common goods.

    She had no idea that Xu Boyan¡¯s abilities were so formidable, to the point that he could have Zeng Fanlong expelled and the organizer fired in such a short amount of time.

    She used to think that Xu Boyan, a small shop owner, was not worthy of her talented and versatile Qingyi.

    Who would have thought that Xu Boyan was actually from Kyoto and held a notable status.

    "Professor Wei..."

    Zeng Fanlong struggled to get up and immediately spotted Wei Song in the crowd.

    Wei Song had a notorious poker face. He shared an office with the professor from their dentistry program, and Zeng Fanlong naturally recognized him.

    "Ah, you¡¯ve mistaken me for someone else."

    Wei Song covered his face with his hand, denying seriously.

    He was engrossed in watching the spectacle and hadn¡¯t expected to be recognized.

    Seeing Lu Qingyi¡¯s gentle demeanor when she was on call, Wei Song thought he was hallucinating. He had known her for many years at Had and had never seen her laugh from the heart.

    Her laughter was always cold and mocking.

    Classmates: "..."

    Lu Qingyi: "..."

    Zeng Fanlong: "..."

    Couldn¡¯t he just admit it openly?

    "Professor, Lu Qingyi hit someone."

    Zeng Fanlong limped over to Wei Song¡¯s side and pointed at Lu Qingyi.

    His heart still fiercely unwilling. Being stepped on by a girl was absolutely embarrassing.

    "When? How come I didn¡¯t see it?" sea??h th§× N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Wei Song resumed his poker face and started spinning a yarn solemnly.

 Chapter 175: Isnâ€™t it wonderful to live well in 175?

    Chapter 175: Isn¡¯t it wonderful to live well in 175?A joke, how dare he meddle with Lu Qingyi? Seeing an angry Lu Qingyi, he would shudder in fright. S§×ar?h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    He was enjoying the drama just fine, why did they have to recognize him?

    The student standing beside Wei Song: "..."

    They chuckled because Wei Song had been standing there watching for quite a while.

    They even thought at one point that this wasn¡¯t Professor Wei, because he was so engrossed in watching, even clapping and cheering at times, completely immersed in excitement.

    It was hard to associate this with Wei Song.

    Li Xianya covered her mouth to hide her laughter, she actually noticed Wei Song earlier and wanted to alert Lu Qingyi, but decided against it after seeing Wei Song¡¯s expressions.

    Wei Song had witnessed everything from start to finish. Li Xianya, all of a sudden found him rather adorable.

    "Settle your own issues privately, I won¡¯t interfere."

    Wei Song put his hands behind his back, pacing a few steps with an unreadable expression.

    Pfft, it¡¯s not that he doesn¡¯t intervene in matters like these, it¡¯s just that he didn¡¯t dare to when it involved Lu Qingyi.

    The students: "..."

    They chuckled again, wasn¡¯t Professor Wei so keen on intervening in these matters before? Why isn¡¯t he doing it now?

    "Isn¡¯t it time to disperse?"

    Although the matter was over, the crowd only grew. Lu Qingyi massaged her temples and looked around, wearing an expression of helplessness.

    Even attempting to leave seemed difficult at this point.

    "Didn¡¯t you hear? Go away."

    Wei Song quickly picked up where Lu Qingyi left off.

    "Why are you all lazing around? Don¡¯t you have classes? Don¡¯t you need to eat? Don¡¯t you need to study? Don¡¯t you need to rest?"

    After finishing, Wei Song realized something was off, gave a light cough to cover up his inner awkwardness.

    The students: "..."

    They could tell, Wei Song was siding with Lu Qingyi, despite using his later words to cover up his earlier ones.

    How does the saying go?

    Explanations are just cover-ups, cover-ups are the truth.

    The students dispersed in small groups, forced to under the pressure from Wei Song.

    The people who were still lying on the ground also carefully got up, constantly trying to steal a glance at Lu Qingyi.

    "Professor, you¡¯re clearly favoring Lu Qingyi."

    Zeng Fanlong concluded, Wei Song was clearly siding with Lu Qingyi, and it had nothing to do with not noticing the situation.

    "I have the means, do you?"

    Lu Qingyi crossed her arms, her cold laugh directed at Zeng Fanlong.

    She countered, her tone cold and arrogant.

    "You¡¯re just clinging onto powerful coattails, act arrogant all you want, there will be a day when you¡¯ll be cast off."

    Zeng Fanlong gritted his teeth, resentment for Lu Qingyi filling his heart.

    From Lu Qingyi¡¯s phone call, he could tell that Lu Qingyi¡¯s boyfriend¡¯s identity was extraordinary.

    Ha, Lu Qingyi¡¯s backing is solid, but it¡¯s just a boyfriend, nothing¡¯s official until a marriage certificate is involved. It¡¯s also highly possible for her to be dumped any day.

    And even if they got married, they could still get divorced. Relying on a man wasn¡¯t any real skill.

    Zeng Fanlong played the scenario in his mind, picturing the scene where Lu Qingyi gets dumped.

    "Without men, you¡¯ll still have to leave today."

    Lu Qingyi lowered her eyes laughing coldly, her tone especially arrogant.

    She was simply giving Xu Boyan a face, allowing him to step forward and protect his girlfriend.

    Even without him, she could still make Zeng Fanlong leave the medical school, possibly worse.

    Who was so capable to steal his Professor Lu away, the dreadful Professor Lu.

    Wei Song wondered to himself, it was astonishing that Lu Qingyi was dating someone. During university, they would discuss in the dormitory, saying even if Principal Lun Boyan was dating, Lu Qingyi still wouldn¡¯t.

    Unexpectedly, she proved them wrong so soon, not only was she dating, she started early.

    "Pfft, the day you get dumped, I¡¯ll make sure you regret it."

    Zeng Fanlong spat onto the ground, then left without turning back.

    His words showcased the gangster spirit at its finest, although he was no match for Lu Qingyi now, he believed there will be a day when he could.

    The humiliation of today, he would certainly return it when Lu Qingyi ultimately become dejected.

    "Pre-book a hospital bed, orthopedic, and internal medicine doctors"

    At Zeng Fanlong¡¯s words, Lu Qingyi wasn¡¯t angry at all, she even responded.

    Wei Song patted his chest, sighing heavily. Ah, this kid is just asking for trouble, isn¡¯t he?

    Isn¡¯t it nice to live peacefully?

    ¡ª¡ª

    "Are you going home?"

    Ren Changming had just walked out of the cafeteria when he saw Lu Qingyi pulling her suitcase.

    "Hmm."

    Lu Qingyi replied softly, pulling her suitcase past Ren Changming.

    Her expression was indifferent, even rather aloof.

    "Kid."

    Just as Ren Changming was about to say something, his words were cut off by a gentle, indulgent voice.

    Xu Boyan, with one hand in his pocket and a gentle smile on his face, the soft sunlight cast on him, enveloping him with a certain glow that made him seem tall and unattainable.

    The moment Ren Changming saw Xu Boyan, any lingering hope in his heart sank.

    Xu Boyan simply outshone him in terms of attractiveness.

    This man... Ren Changming felt the gap keenly.

    The same white shirt and trousers, Xu Boyan carried a touch of noble mystery when he wore them, as if scattering a refreshing minty aura.

    With Xu Boyan walking towards him, against the light, Ren Changming felt as if he was the male lead in a youth campus drama.

    They were equally dazzling, equally handsome, with eyes only for the girl they love.

    "Weren¡¯t you supposed to wait at the school gate?"

    Lu Qingyi revealed a light smile as she conveniently put her suitcase handle into Xu Boyan¡¯s hand, then tiptoed to give Xu Boyan a big hug.

    It had been a while since they last met, she missed him.

    Lu Qingyi rested her head on Xu Boyan¡¯s shoulder, the familiar mint scent hitting her immediately, the same comforting formula and fragrance.

    "I missed you."

    Xu Boyan stretched his arms to hug Lu Qingyi, all the words in his heart condensed into these three words.

    One day apart seemed like three autumns. He and his ¡¯kid¡¯ had been apart for how many ¡¯three autumns¡¯ he had no idea.

    Knowing his ¡¯kid¡¯ could move out today, he threw aside all his work and waited at the medical school gate early. Just waiting to pick her up after her classes and carry her suitcase.

    "What a coincidence, I missed you too."

    Lu Qingyi released her hold on Xu Boyan, stepped back slightly, creating a small gap between them.

    The corners of her mouth turned up in a soft smile, she met Xu Boyan¡¯s eyes, placed her right hand into Xu Boyan¡¯s free left hand and gripped tightly onto his large palm.

    A man¡¯s hand was wide and large, giving a strong sense of security when held.

 Chapter 176 Be Your Exclusive Driver_1

    Chapter 176: 176 Be Your Exclusive Driver_1Xu Boyan chuckled as he clasped Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand firmly. A teasing smile formed around his lips.

    It was rather pleasing to see that the young girl was thinking about him.

    Off to the side, Ren Changming squeezed his fists tight. Watching the perfect couple before him, his heart ached as though it was being pricked by a needle.

    They looked so sweet together, even the ordinarily impassive Lu Qingyi always wore a smile when she was with this man.

    "Lu Qingyi, I¡¯ll be heading back to the dormitory first. "

    Ren Changming strove to maintain a calm expression as he announced his departure to her.

    He was merely trying to preserve a sense of relevance for himself. The man¡¯s eyes had been fixated on Lu Qingyi from the moment he walked in, as though Ren Changming was invisible to him.

    Lu Qingyi gave Ren Changming a sidelong glance and said nothing.

    His departure was his own accord, seemingly having nothing to do with her.

    With Lu Qingyi¡¯s silence, Ren Changming felt a hint of embarrassment. He nodded at Xu Boyan who was watching him before turning and leaving.

    Xu Boyan thoughtfully watched Ren Changming¡¯s retreating figure. It seemed like there was yet another person who had fallen for the young girl.

    She was a bit slow at picking up on these things.

    Xu Boyan loosened his grip on the suitcase handle and gently ruffled Lu Qingyi¡¯s hair.

    "Let¡¯s go. I feel like having hot pot from the place on West Street."

    Lu Qingyi slightly inclined her head as she watched Xu Boyan, speaking up.

    She truly was in the mood for it. Quite greedy, in fact.

    "Alright, let¡¯s go eat."

    Xu Boyan held Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand in one hand and the suitcase in the other.

    With no driver around, he was the driver for the day. Lu Qingyi¡¯s personal driver.

    "Do you drive?"

    Lu Qingyi sat in the passenger seat, grinning at Xu Boyan who was sat in the driver¡¯s seat.

    Xu Boyan rarely drove. Xu Yi usually did most of the driving. When he first arrived at Jin City, it was usually Lin Yuanhang who was behind the wheel.

    "I¡¯ll be your personal driver."

    Xu Boyan pinched Lu Qingyi¡¯s cheek. He leaned over to buckle her into the seat belt, and planted a warm kiss on her forehead.

    He didn¡¯t frequently drive, but he was willing to be Lu Qingyi¡¯s personal driver.

    "That kind which lasts a lifetime."

    Lu Qingyi looked into Xu Boyan¡¯s eyes. She rarely gave thought to the future, nor was she given to anticipation. She didn¡¯t feel she had anything particular to look forward to.

    The world was constantly changing, as were the people in it; each second held so many different possibilities for change.

    In Xu Boyan, she wanted to invest a lifetime¡¯s worth of faith. She wanted to spend her every moment by Xu Boyan¡¯s side.

    "Ok, a lifetime is too short, I want to cover your next lifetime too."

    Xu Boyan steered the wheels with his left hand, reaching out with his right to grasp Lu Qingyi¡¯s left hand.

    He feels he has met Lu Qingyi too late. He hopes to meet Lu Qingyi earlier in his next life.

    He wants to accompany her as she grows up, make her childhood joyful and carefree.

    The Happy Hot Pot was not crowded, it probably being a weekday. Xu Boyan directly parked the car in front of the restaurant.

    "OH, they¡¯re here."

    The shop owner was wiping tables inside; upon hearing the car honk, he cheerfully greeted Lu Qing Xi and Xu Boyan with a genial wave.

    The owner¡¯s wife wasn¡¯t there in the shop; instead, a young boy in his late teens was sitting behind the cash register. His features were attractive.

    Lu Qingyi looked blankly at the boy for a moment. He bore a striking resemblance to Lu Jiahao; as though they were carved from the same mold.

    "He¡¯s my son, Gu Yansi. He¡¯s a sophomore in computer science at Beijing University. He came to help in the shop today since he has no classes. "

    The shop owner, surnamed Gu, pointed at the boy engrossed in checking the account books.

    Gu Yansi was absorbed in studying the account book with a focused and calm demeanor.

    "He seems.....familiar. "

    Lu Qingyi nervously clung to Xu Boyan, whispering him. It was in fact a strange coincidence; the brows and eyes of Gu Yansi bore an uncanny resemblance to Lu Jiahao¡¯s.

    "You are such a tease!"

    Owner Gu burst into laughter, his eyes brimming with joy.

    His son was often aloof and reserved. He was always disinclined to talk and mostly preferred playing video games alone in his dorm room rather than hanging out with friends.

    He didn¡¯t have a wide circle of friends.

    "Dad, there¡¯s an error in these calculations."

    The boy behind the counter looked up. He furrowed his brows, concentration evident in his expression.

    When he was focused he rarely got distracted by the world around him, hence naturally he didn¡¯t notice Lu Qingyi and Xu Boyan.

    Glancing up, he noticed the eye-catching couple in front of him. He was momentarily surprised but soon hid his surprise.

    "Where? Let me have a look."

    Owner Gu quickly dropped the rag he was using and walked over, exuding a calm and composed demeanor.

    "Dad, you need to stop with these little tricks. How could you, someone with a degree in mathematics, make such egregious errors."

    Gu Yansi looked at his father with a hint of annoyance in his otherwise cool demeanour.

    "How long has it been since you¡¯ve been home? You come home just to upset your mother, who has been worrying about you so much."

    Owner Gu put down the account book in his hand and looked at his son sternly.

    Gu Yansi didn¡¯t return home during summer break. Since starting university, his visits home have been few and far in between. Not only did he hardly call, whenever they called him he always came up with various reasons to excuse himself and end the call quickly.

    He didn¡¯t ask them for living expenses either. Whenever they transferred him money each month, he would promptly send it back.

    "I currently lead the life she wanted for me."

    Gu Yansi looked straight back into his father¡¯s eyes, his tone of voice not particularly pleasant.

    Despite not liking computer science, he still chose that field, following his mother¡¯s wishes.

    She vehemently opposed the field he wanted to study.

    "No one loves you more than your mother." S§×arch* The N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Owner Gu patted Gu Yansi gently on the shoulder, sighing lightly as he spoke.

    "Isn¡¯t being a doctor a noble profession? Shouldn¡¯t you both be happy that I love it so much?"

    Gu Yansi never understood why his mother was so against his choice to pursue medicine.

    As a child, watching the doctors and nurses save lives on TV, he always thought that being a doctor was an incredibly noble profession. A long time ago, he even started working hard toward getting into a medical school.

    On the day his university entrance exam scores were released, he was extremely happy. He carried his scorecard to his parents.

    With his score of 700, he¡¯d easily get into a medical school. But when he told his parents his choice of university, his mother strongly objected.

    She objected to him studying at a medical school. She objected to him becoming a doctor.

    His mother usually indulged him and didn¡¯t interfere too much with his decisions. That had been the first time she had been so resolute in her disapproval.

 Chapter 177 Unsolved Mysteries in the Medical Field_1

    Chapter 177: 177 Unsolved Mysteries in the Medical Field_1His mother didn¡¯t approve, and his father was equally against it. He secretly listed a medical school as his first-choice college, but his mother changed it to the Computer Science program at Beijing University.

    When he received the acceptance letter, he completely fell apart and got drunk in a bar for the first time.

    What could he do?

    Since he had already submitted his application, what else could he do?

    When school started in October, he went to Beijing University. His childhood dream had always been to study medicine; he had absolutely no interest in computer science.

    Perhaps it was his gift. He didn¡¯t have to try too hard to do well.

    He seldom returned home afterwards, seldom called his parents, and would quickly find a reason to hang up when they called him.

    He was capable of earning money, never asking his parents for it. He even returned the money they sent him.

    His parents had crushed his dream. He held resentment, even hatred, in his heart.

    "Your mother really does mean well for you. In this world, aside from being a doctor, your mother wouldn¡¯t interfere with your other choices," Mr. Gu uttered, feeling helpless as well.

    "I¡¯m leaving."

    Gu Yansi grabbed his backpack on the side and walked out after uttering those words.

    "Boss, you studied math? Which school did you graduate from?"

    Lu Qingyi knew it would be inappropriate to delve deep into Mr. Gu¡¯s background, so she asked him this question instead.

    She had no idea; it was true that you can¡¯t judge a book by its cover.

    "I graduated from Hardrick many years ago," Mr. Gu replied. "Would you prepare a meal according to your usual preferences?"

    Lu Qingyi did not go to gather cooking ingredients, Mr. Gu asked.

    In the past, Lu Qingyi seldom gathered cooking ingredients when she came. He would prepare dishes according to her preferences instead.

    "Can I? Why did you choose to open a hotpot restaurant?"

    Lu Qingyi and Xu Boyan found a corner to sit down and she asked.

    A mathematics graduate from Hardrick is bound to have a promising future. She didn¡¯t understand why Mr. Gu would choose to open a hotpot restaurant.

    Given Mr. Gu¡¯s age and current time, he could be earning a monthly income of tens of thousands on a job.

    "Life, it¡¯s better to be simple,"

    Mr. Gu responded, running a hotpot restaurant is actually quite profitable, and working with his wife, living their simple and plain life, felt great.

    At least, his wife wouldn¡¯t have to worry about anything more.

    There wasn¡¯t any pomp and circumstance in their love story. It was a plain and ordinary love story, exactly what they both wanted.

    "Girl, you must be very curious about why his mother didn¡¯t support his studying medicine and strongly opposed it, right?"

    Mr. Gu brought the cooked hotpot to Lu Qingyi and Xu Boyan. His voice carried a hint of sorrow.

    Being a doctor has always been a dream for many people.

    "A bit curious."

    Lu Qingyi looked up at Mr. Gu. To say that she wasn¡¯t curious would be a lie.

    Since Mrs. Wen had only been rejecting the occupation of being a doctor and not anything else, there must have been a reason behind that.

    "Do you remember the story I told you last time?"

    Mr. Gu simply pulled over a chair to sit down, slowly uttering those words, looking as if he was about to give some long-winded explanation.

    Lu Qingyi nodded, "I remember."

    Mr. Gu had previously spoken about fertilization without semen, an abnormal situation, but there were indeed people who had done it.

    "His mother was really scared that Yansi would follow in the steps of her sister. Twenty years ago, a young woman in her twenties, in the prime of her life, sacrificed her own life due to her obsession with proving a hypothesis. Although she succeeded in achieving fertilization without semen against all odds, she ended up isolating herself from the rest of the world."

    Mr. Gu slowly sighed. That was why Mrs. Wen had a deep resentment towards being a doctor.

    She was scared.

    She was afraid that Gu Yansi would repeat the same fate, risking his young life for his experiments, the same way his sister did.

    Lu Qingyi remained silent, while Xu Boyan held her hand.

    "Yansi came back and argued with his mother. His mother left in distress. Yansi blamed his mother, and she never explained to him the reason behind her disapproval."

    Mr. Gu felt quite helpless. He was caught in the middle and could hardly bear it.

    Mrs. Wen could never tell Gu Yansi those reasons, and he could only stand on her side.

    Sigh, it¡¯s really tough.

    Lu Qingyi asked, "Why not tell him?"

    It was a problem that could be simply solved by speaking about it, so why was there so much conflict?

    She believed that if the reasons were explained, Gu Yansi would understand his mother and they wouldn¡¯t have ended up in such a prolonged dispute.

    "There are some things you don¡¯t understand."

    Mr. Gu shook his head and said, sounding somewhat helpless.

    There were some things he dared not and could not say.

    Authorities in the medical field all knew that nineteen years ago, a child was cultivated through fertilization without semen. However, nobody knew who the child was.

    In the vast sea of people, although people were searching, they found no clues. No one knew the characteristics of the infant, and no one knew whether the infant was still alive.

    This was an unsolved mystery.

    "He left?"

    Mrs. Wen walked into the restaurant with a bag and looked around, but did not see the familiar figure.

    "He just left not too long ago."

    Mr. Gu came to greet her.

    "Left again..."

    Mrs. Wen sat heavily on a stool, let out a deep sigh, and put the bag in her hand on the table.

    "You...sigh..." sea??h th§× N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Mr. Gu opened the bag to take a look, and heaved a sigh.

    In the bag were pork and shrimp dumplings. They were from a restaurant on North Street in Kyoto, which were particularly delicious. They were Gu Yansi¡¯s favorite.

    Although Mrs. Wen and Gu Yansi quarreled, when she went out, she still remembered to buy his favorite food.

    Gu Yansi seemed a little ruthless. It had been over a year, should his anger has subsided by now?

    "I really don¡¯t know why he loves shrimp so much."

    Mrs. Wen murmured, smiling faintly.

    Yes, Gu Yansi did love shrimp. He loved it ever since he was a little boy. Mrs. Wen couldn¡¯t even figure out where this fondness came from genetically.

    If it weren¡¯t for Gu Yansi¡¯s eyes and mouth, she would have wondered if she had held the wrong baby back then.

    Mr. Gu: "It might be due to gene mutation."

    He had once doubted about this, too. Apart from gene mutation, he really couldn¡¯t think of any other reasons.

    "Qingyi girl, I haven¡¯t seen you for several days."

    Mrs. Wen turned to see Xu Boyan and Lu Qingyi, smiling and going over to greet them.

    "I had military training at school and didn¡¯t have time to come."

    Lu Qingyi replied with a smile.

    Mrs. Wen seemed a bit haggard, not as energetic as she was before. Her eyes were a little red.

    "What was your score on the college entrance examination?"

    Mrs. Wen looked at Lu Qingyi and asked.

 Chapter 178 She is allergic to shrimp_1

    Chapter 178: 178 She is allergic to shrimp_1"655."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s chopstick-holding hand paused slightly, and she looked at Aunt Wen in confusion.

    Xu Boyan chuckled lightly and answered the question on behalf of Lu Qingyi.

    It seemed a bit strange to ask about university entrance exam scores at this time, but he couldn¡¯t quite put his finger on why.

    "She could have gone to other universities."

    Aunt Wen murmured.

    With a score of 655 points, there are many universities to choose from. Why did Lu Qingyi insist on choosing medical school?

    Studying medicine?

    She believed that the person she was most resistant to was a doctor. She now had no courage to set foot in a hospital.

    Every time she saw a doctor in a white coat, she could always picture that person¡¯s charmingly smiling face in her head.

    She worked in a hospital, and she often brought her delicious food. They got along well and always had a good time together.

    But she didn¡¯t know when she started to become obsessed with all kinds of difficult experiments as if she were possessed.

    Aunt Wen could never understand why she would have such an idea of conceiving without a male, which was clearly against common self.

    She watched her fellow doctor become thinner day by day, watched her weight continue to drop, and then died right there on the operating table...

    Her resentment toward doctors started at that time.

    "Aunt Wen, dreams are very important. It¡¯s a delightful thing to fulfill a dream,"

    Lu Qingyi faced Aunt Wen¡¯s eyes and said seriously.

    Although her dream was not to become a doctor, she liked the profession. Sear?h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Aunt Wen had her reasons, and she could understand. But what about those mothers who destroyed their children¡¯s dreams under the guise of having their best interest at heart?

    A simple decision to change a child¡¯s aspiration could ruin the child¡¯s whole life.

    "Of course, I know..." Aunt Wen found it kind of funny. She put a bag in front of Xu Boyan and Lu Qingyi: "These are fresh-made soup dumplings, you can try them."

    The dumplings, stuffed with shrimp meat, tasted very good.

    "What¡¯s the filling?"

    As Lu Qingyi reached out to take one, Xu Boyan grabbed her hand and looked towards Aunt Wen.

    Xu Boyan was worried. The memory of Lu Qingyi¡¯s allergic reaction last time was fresh in his mind, so he intended to be extra cautious.

    Without asking what was in the dumplings, he didn¡¯t feel comfortable letting Lu Qingyi eat one.

    "Shrimp meat, very fresh. Yansi loves it,"

    Aunt Wen smiled lightly, utterly unaware of Lu Qingyi¡¯s shrimp allergy.

    "She is allergic to shrimp."

    Still holding Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand, Xu Boyan pushed the bag toward Aunt Wen.

    Allergic to shrimp?

    Aunt Wen was slightly taken aback and she looked at Lu Qingyi attentively.

    What a coincidence. They both had shrimp allergies.

    Lu Qingyi: "I¡¯m sorry, Aunt Wen."

    In fact, whenever she saw shrimp, she wanted to eat it very much, but her body wouldn¡¯t allow it. She would always look at it with food cravings.

    Although she was quite picky, she was also a foodie, albeit a hidden one.

    "It¡¯s okay, you guys take your time eating, I won¡¯t disturb you anymore,"

    Aunt Wen picked up the dumplings and waved goodbye.

    Learning about Lu Qingyi¡¯s shrimp allergy had reminded her of her deceased friend, stirring up waves of sadness.

    ¡ª¡ª

    After eating hot pot, the sky was already completely dark.

    "Be careful on the road."

    Owner Gu waved goodbye.

    His wife was quite fond of Lu Qingyi, so he also took a liking to her.

    He always thought this girl named Lu Qingyi seemed incredibly familiar, even character-wise.

    If he didn¡¯t know better... he could have mistaken her for his wife¡¯s friend¡¯s daughter.

    Lu Qingyi acknowledged lightly.

    "Xu Boyan, Gu Yansi really looks like Lu Jiahao. Could there really be such a coincidence in the world?"

    Lu Qingyi leaned back in her chair, closed her eyes lightly, her emotions complicated.

    She always had the feeling that there was something she didn¡¯t know about in the deep.

    She seldom called Xu Boyan by his full name, mostly due to her aloof character and her lack of habit in calling others by their nicknames.

    She suddenly felt curious who Aunt Wen¡¯s best friend was, and who that child conceived without sperm was, whether they were still alive and well.

    "Aunt Wen was originally the daughter of the Wen household, do you know Wen Linyu? She is Wen Linyu¡¯s aunt, and was once the most favored by old master Wen, but then she cut off ties with the family. It was not clear why,"

    Xu Boyan spoke slowly, his hands gripping the steering wheel.

    From the first time he came to Happy Hot Pot, he had searched for information about Aunt Wen and Boss Gu. He knew a little, but some of it was private and he couldn¡¯t find any information.

    Lu Qingyi asked, "What about her best friend?"

    Xu Boyan shook his head, "I couldn¡¯t find anything."

    It was a twenty-year-old case, which was indeed difficult to investigate. Moreover, the medical profession was often secretive, and it was very difficult to obtain information.

    Especially those involved in experiments, Doctor L had been searching for a long time and still could not find any leads.

    Naturally, like Doctor L, the information of Aunt Wen¡¯s confidante would also be tightly controlled, coupled with the fact that it was something from twenty years ago, it was very difficult to investigate.

    "Many people in the medical community want to dig him out, but there hasn¡¯t been even a hint to this day,"

    Xu Boyan said, rubbing Lu Qingyi¡¯s head.

    "Yes, I just want to know how the child is doing now,"

    Lu Qingyi said.

    She wasn¡¯t too interested in things that go beyond one¡¯s cognitive range. She just wanted to know how the child was doing now, and who was that incredible woman was.

    "He may be very different from the average person in many ways, or he might not be around anymore,"

    Xu Boyan replied, sharing his guess.

    To say that he wasn¡¯t curious would be a lie.

    "Xu Boyan, what if... I¡¯m just saying what if, one day I conduct a superhuman experiment?"

    Lu Qingyi looked at Xu Boyan closely. She was quite fascinated by experiments, and during her grandmother¡¯s time, she was even obsessively researching around the clock.

    She could neglect food and sleep for an experiment, and she had developed many medicines for difficult and complex diseases. Only, she hadn¡¯t created anything contrary to human nature yet.

    But if one day...

    "Isn¡¯t that a good thing?"

    Xu Boyan chuckled lightly, but there was a flicker of anxiety in his eyes when he looked down.

    Superhuman experiments might disrupt world balance, and potentially plunge the world into chaos.

    Little girl was studying medicine, possibly due to Aunt Wen¡¯s friend¡¯s incident, but superhuman experiments were not that easy to complete.

    If the person from that year didn¡¯t die, and the conception without sperm experiment matured, then the world would be completely messed up.

 Chapter 179 He Lost Control _1

    Chapter 179: 179 He Lost Control _1Reproduction has always required male-female coupling. If artificial reproduction truly becomes commonplace, men would become redundant in this world.

    We¡¯d be able to have as many children as we wish, this world would descend into chaos.

    There would be no rules left to abide by.

    The world separates people into men and women to allow them to pair up and produce offspring.

    "Xu Boyan, doesn¡¯t this all just seem so unrealistic?"

    Lu Qingyi suddenly spoke up.

    Even though she had the documentation in hand, and the concept of artificial reproduction was something commonly known in the medical field, it still felt incredibly unreal to her.

    Without sperm, just eggs, how would a child be produced?

    Even in vitro fertilization requires the union of a sperm and an egg for successful cultivation.

    She was caught between disbelief and belief.

    "Don¡¯t think too much about it. The reality of it is somewhat ambiguous," Xu Boyan said softly. If it wasn¡¯t for the boss mentioning it, he would still consider artificial reproduction as just a joke.

    Although some in the medical field claimed it was a reality, he still found it hard to believe.

    Lu Qingyi nodded, "Okay."

    They quickly reached the apartment. It was a small space with three rooms but was meticulously decked out.

    "Do you like it?" Xu Boyan wrapped his arms around Lu Qingyi¡¯s shoulders as he opened the door.

    He had specifically arranged everything according to her preferences.

    "I love it."

    Lu Qingyi was in high spirits. Her attention was immediately drawn towards a tree in the corner of the living room.

    The tree was artificial, but it was covered with White Rabbit Creamy Candies, hanging all over the tree.

    "Xu Boyan, staying with you is the best decision I have ever made."

    Lu Qingyi turned around to give Xu Boyan a hug. Her eyes welled up with tears. She wanted to cry, not out of sadness, but out of uncontrollable happiness.

    She suddenly felt very fortunate thinking about the time and effort Xu Boyan put into hanging all those candies on the tree, one by one.

    A man¡¯s affection isn¡¯t gauged by his words, but by his actions.

    Some men are all talk and no action.

    Other men, however, might not be the best sweet-talkers, yet they are always silently doing things for you.

    They understand what you like, they always manage to surprise you.

    "When you¡¯re happy, you should smile. No crying allowed."

    Xu Boyan bent his head down and gently wiped away the tears streaming down Lu Qingyi¡¯s cheeks, his voice warm and tender.

    "Xu Boyan." S§×ar?h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Lu Qingyi looked up at Xu Boyan, stood on her toes, and kissed him. She circled her arms around his neck and awkwardly attempted to share a passionate kiss.

    Xu Boyan was momentarily stunned. He wrapped his arms around Lu Qingyi¡¯s waist and quickly took charge of the situation.

    He wasn¡¯t expecting the young girl to take the initiative and kiss him.

    As he leisurely tasted her sweetness, his hand drifted from her waist to the back of her head. He held on firmly, deepening their kiss.

    The two of them, reluctant to part, struggled to breathe as they held each other tightly.

    "Little girl..."

    In the midst of passionate confusion, they fell onto the sofa. Xu Boyan gazed deeply into Lu Qingyi¡¯s eyes.

    He kissed her, but at that moment, he desired more of her. His hands began to wander.

    Overwhelmed by her charm, Lu Qingyis¡¯s lips looked luscious and tempting, her cheeks glowing with blush.

    Xu Boyan¡¯s voice raspy due to the overwhelming desire.

    "May I...?"

    Xu Boyan, caressing Lu Qingyi¡¯s cheeks, asked with an unmistakably husky voice.

    "Mm..."

    Lu Qingyi softly answered him, her cheeks flushed like a ripe apple.

    Just as Xu Boyan was about to proceed to the next step, his mind quickly snapped back to reality. He got up from the sofa and ran to the bathroom.

    The little girl was still too young, he was a bit too eager.

    The sounds of water flushing came from the bathroom as Lu Qingyi sat on the sofa, utterly mesmerized.

    The moments earlier had terrified her; she wasn¡¯t prepared, was not expecting things to progress so swiftly.

    Given Xu Boyan¡¯s evident struggle, she had reluctantly agreed. She didn¡¯t expect him to rush to the bathroom all of a sudden instead.

    Although relieved, a sense of disappointment also made its way into Lu Qingyi¡¯s heart.

    "I¡¯ll be more careful next time."

    Xu Boyan emerged wet-haired from the bathroom, a towel in his hand, dabbing at his water dripping hair.

    Nineteen was just too young for Lu Qingyi, at least in Xu Boyan¡¯s mind. Such matters should be reserved after she turned twenty.

    "Why?"

    Lu Qingyi stood up, questioning Xu Boyan as she fixed her gaze upon his eyes.

    Why didn¡¯t they go to the next step?

    Why had he abruptly ran off to the bathroom?

    Lu Qingyi was afraid that the reason why Xu Boyan didn¡¯t proceed with her was due to her.

    "You¡¯re still too young. I lost control of myself."

    Xu Boyan moved closer to her, gently rubbing her head as he mollified her in a soft voice.

    It was his fault for letting his feelings get the best of him, for asking her and then abruptly leaving without explaining, making her overthink. He should have parented it better.

    "Xu Boyan, what type of person do you like me to be?"

    Lu Qingyi looked up at Xu Boyan, seeking an explanation.

    She was touched by Xu Boyan¡¯s actions. At least, she knew he liked her for who she is and not merely for her physical attributes.

    Lu Qingyi just couldn¡¯t understand what Xu Boyan saw in her. Apart from being a little prettier, she was nothing more than a grumpy girl inside out.

    "I love you for who you are, little girl. Don¡¯t doubt yourself. In my heart, you¡¯ll always be the best."

    Xu Boyan wore a gentle smile as he slowly bent down, placing a quick peck on Lu Qingyi¡¯s forehead.

    "Deal."

    Lu Qingyi never once doubted that she wasn¡¯t good enough for Xu Boyan. She just wanted to know what in particular he liked about her.

    Call it narcissism, or arrogance, she never denied that she was a stellar individual.

    "It¡¯s late, go take a bath and go to bed."

    Xu Boyan opened Lu Qingyi¡¯s suitcase, took out a set of pajamas and handed it to her. He then shut the suitcase and dragged it to her room.

    The door of the room was as white as its walls. The simple decorations in the living room were delightful to the eyes.

    "Okay."

    Lu Qingyi accepted her pajamas and headed into the bathroom.

    Boyan had pre-adjusted the water temperature for her, making sure it was just right - warm and comfortable.

 Chapter 180 We can live together _1

    Chapter 180: 180 We can live together _1After Lu Qingyi finished her bath, the living room light was on but Xu Boyan¡¯s figure was nowhere to be found.

    [I¡¯m going back first, you should go to bed early, there is porridge in the kitchen, remember to eat if you¡¯re hungry.

    Good night, my little one.]

    There was a sticky note attached to the fridge which Lu Qingyi took off with a smile at the words written.

    She had mentioned not wanting to move in together so quickly, surprisingly Xu Boyan had remembered.

    What Xu Boyan always gave her was tenderness and spoilage, compliance and indulgence. It seemed she had given nothing in return to Xu Boyan.

    She walked straight into the bedroom, which was exceptionally simple.

    The window was large, facing the sun.

    A desk, a chair, a bed, a wardrobe, and a large full-body mirror hung on the right wall.

    The walls were white, there was a chandelier on the ceiling, and the curtains were sky blue with no pattern to speak of.

    There was another door in the room that led to a balcony planted with many green plants.

    There weren¡¯t many things in the room, very simple, but also to Lu Qingyi¡¯s taste. Turns out Xu Boyan knew her so well.

    There was a teddy bear quietly lying on the bed. Lu Qingyi went over and picked it up, burying her face in the teddy bear¡¯s body, she seemed to smell the scent of mint from Xu Boyan¡¯s body.

    Lu Qingyi, who usually sleeps late and doesn¡¯t like to sleep with dolls, broke new ground and fell asleep hugging the teddy bear.

    Her dreams were full of Xu Boyan.

    ¡ª¡ª

    "Good morning, my little one."

    Lu Qingyi, with sleepy eyes, stepped out of the room looking as if she had not awaken fully.

    Xu Boyan held a spatula, poking his head out of the kitchen.

    "Morning."

    Lu Qingyi glanced at the clock on the wall. It was just past six o¡¯clock, Xu Boyan had really arrived very early.

    "There are fruits in the fridge, if you¡¯re hungry eat one to fill your stomach, breakfast will be ready soon."

    Xu Boyan quickly ducked back into the kitchen, reminding her as he went.

    Lu Qingyi opened the fridge to find it stuffed full, when just yesterday it was completely empty.

    Lu Qingyi looked in astonishment at the man busy in the kitchen, wondering how early exactly did he have to wake to be able to make it here before six?

    Xu Boyan bought fruit, snacks, vegetables, milk...

    All of this stuff, clearly, took a lot of time to purchase.

    "Xu Boyan, why don¡¯t you stay over tonight, or I could move over to your place."

    Lu Qingyi leaned against the kitchen door, watching his busy figure as she spoke.

    She knew Xu Boyan had a lot of work, staying over here might not be convenient. She actually could move, the distance to school wasn¡¯t a problem.

    She wasn¡¯t planning on attending class on time anyway.

    "Hmm?" Xu Boyan hadn¡¯t reacted yet, he just turned to look at Lu Qingyi.

    "We could live together."

    Lu Qingyi bit into an apple, her voice wasn¡¯t loud.

    "Why did you suddenly want to live together?"

    While busy moving the eggs from the pan to the plate, Xu Boyan asked softly. S§×arch* The n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    The little one had previously not been very willing.

    "I want to see you every day." And I don¡¯t want you to have to get up too early tomorrow, it would be tiring.

    "Hmm, go wait for breakfast."

    Xu Boyan got Lu Qingyi to leave the kitchen, not wanting his girl in this smoky and steamy place.

    Lu Qingyi said, "Let¡¯s have breakfast at seven in the future, six is too early."

    She¡¯s always been an early riser, the time Xu Boyan made breakfast was perfectly suited for her.

    She didn¡¯t want Xu Boyan to have to wake up so early, it would be tiring.

    Without thinking, Xu Boyan agreed, "Alright, as you wish."

    "Are you going to school?"

    Breakfast set upon the dining table, Xu Boyan asked.

    Lu Qingyi nodded: "Mhm."

    "I¡¯ll give you a lift."

    "It¡¯s very close by, I can just walk."

    The apartment was indeed very close to the medical school, just a few steps away, there was no need for Xu Boyan to send her.

    How could Xu Boyan not be busy, right?

    He just managed to pull out some work hours to spend time with her.

    "Right, I¡¯ll go to Hardrick tonight."

    Lu Qingyi looked up at Xu Boyan as she spoke. She had some matters to discuss with Lun Boyan.

    "Will you be back for dinner?"

    Knowing that Lu Qingyi is Professor Lu from Hardrick, Xu Boyan naturally wouldn¡¯t ask Lu Qingyi exactly what she wanted to do.

    All he asked was whether Lu Qingyi would come back for dinner, that¡¯s all.

    "No, I¡¯ll eat out."

    Lu Qingyi shook her head.

    There were some things to discuss, and it might take a while, so she won¡¯t be coming back for dinner.

    "Hmm, I¡¯ll pick you up when you get back."

    Xu Boyan said.

    Lu Qingyi nodded, "Alright."

    Xu Boyan took care of the dishes and utensils. Lu Qingyi, after getting dressed, went straight out the door.

    "Lu Qingyi, do you live here?"

    There was a breakfast stall at the entrance of the apartment. Ren Changming was buying breakfast when he saw Lu Qingyi coming out of the apartment gate, looking slightly surprised.

    While the apartment in Kyoto was considered cheap, the apartment prices around the school were very high.

    "Mhm."

    Lu Qingyi responded lightly, her expression extraordinarily chill.

    "Do you live together with your boyfriend?"

    Ren Changming¡¯s hand tightly clenching the bag of breakfast, he looked up towards the direction of the apartment.

    Lu Qingyi moved out of the school as soon as the military training ended. The one who picked her up was her boyfriend. Ren Changming had already figured out the potential possibilities.

    "Mhm."

    Lu Qingyi bought a cup of pure milk at the breakfast shop. After paying, she turned around to leave.

    Perhaps because she was used to being fed by Xu Boyan, she drank a cup of milk every morning. This morning, she didn¡¯t see any milk in the living room, and she forgot to ask.

    "My little one, you¡¯ve forgotten your milk."

    Xu Boyan ran out with a cup of milk in his hand.

    The milk was heated and was placed in a glass cup, with a straw through the lid.

    "Huh?"

    Lu Qingyi stood still, shaking the boxed milk she bought from the breakfast shop.

    "This one¡¯s heated."

    Xu Boyan naturally snatched the boxed milk from Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand, then shoved the glass cup into Lu Qingyi¡¯s hands.

    The milk was still warm, comfortable to hold.

    "I prepared hot milk for you and forgot to bring it to the living room, why didn¡¯t you ask me?"

    Xu Boyan gently ruffled the gal¡¯s hair, his voice gentle and affectionate.

    He had left the milk in the kitchen and forgot to bring it out to the living room. Only after he had finished washing up did he remember.

    The little one always drinks a cup of milk in the morning.

    "Ah, I forgot."

    Lu Qingyi shrugged, saying that she had forgotten.

    Xu Boyan bought an apartment on the fifth floor, which had an elevator, but Lu Qingyi liked to take the stairs.

    She thought of buying a box from the breakfast stall to make it through the day when she remembered she had forgotten to carry milk downstairs, not thinking that Xu Boyan would bring it out.

    "You could have called me."

    Xu Boyan stretched out his hand to pinch Lu Qingyi¡¯s cheek.

    Lu Qingyi nodded, "I¡¯ll remember next time."

    She looked unusually docile, with none of her usual aloofness, it was as if it was all a facade.

 Chapter 181: Principal Lu said you have a way_1

    Chapter 181: Principal Lu said you have a way_1Xu Boyan gave Ren Changming a dismissive glance before leaving, his gaze icy.

    He recognized this man. He was the one he saw the last time he picked up Lu Qingyi.

    "Was it a high school romance?"

    Ren Changming walked behind Lu Qingyi, posing his question nonchalantly.

    Since they were from the same school and the same department, Lu Qingyi did not particularly object to Ren Changming walking with her.

    There was only one way to school.

    "Yes."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s expression was icy, her tone aloof. It seemed as though she would only ever utter a curt "yes" at any given time.

    Ren Changming continued to ask, "Is he working?"

    "You¡¯re really noisy."

    Lu Qingyi stopped in her tracks, shooting Ren Changming a frosty look.

    What a chatterbox.

    So many questions.

    Silenced, Ren Changming shut his mouth, though his mind was still brimming with poignant inquiries.

    When he first met Lu Qingyi, he had been lured in by her frosty demeanor, which kept everyone at arm¡¯s length.

    His initial impression of Lu Qingyi was of a cold woman.

    Indeed, Lu Qingyi¡¯s disposition was icy towards everyone. She was not just cold, but also arrogant, never batting an eye at anyone.

    Ren Changming thought that Lu Qingyi treated everyone the same. To his surprise, it turned out that she had preferences after all.

    At the entrance of the Medical College, Wei Song paced back and forth anxiously, his hands clasped together.

    "Professor."

    Ren Changming was the first to greet Wei Song.

    "Professor Lu, I¡¯ve been anxiously awaiting your arrival."

    Wei Song didn¡¯t even acknowledge Ren Changming. His gaze rested on Lu Qingyi, the gloom in his eyes brightening instantly.

    Lu Qingyi remained uninvolved, "What¡¯s the matter?"

    "Could you do me a favor, please?"

    Wei Song¡¯s tone was saturated with desperation.

    "Yes."

    "My car is over there." Sear?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Wei Song kept chattering to Lu Qingyi, and the two of them walked up to Wei Song¡¯s car.

    The car sped away, leaving Ren Changming standing dumbfoundedly.

    He had been totally overlooked by Wei Song.

    And, Wei Song had called Lu Qingyi "Lu Professor"?

    He must have heard it right. But why did that seem so improbable?

    Why did Wei Song address Lu Qingyi with such respect, almost as though their roles had been reversed?

    Could Lu Qingyi actually be of some assistance to Wei Song?

    Ren Changming¡¯s mind was clouded with a string of questions.

    ¨C¨C¨C

    "What happened?"

    Leaning back, Lu Qingyi closed her eyes gently.

    "It¡¯s my girlfriend¡¯s grandfather. He¡¯s having some health issues."

    Wei Song gripped the steering wheel, his voice laced with urgency.

    His girlfriend was raised by her grandfather after her parents died when she was young. If something were to happen to her grandfather, she would be devastated.

    "If he¡¯s unwell, he should see a doctor. How can I be of any help?"

    Lu Qingyi slowly opened her eyes, examining Wei Song¡¯s expression through the rearview mirror.

    She was Doctor L, but not many knew of her exceptional medical skills.

    "Principal Lun said you would have a solution."

    Wei Song replied.

    After receiving his girlfriend¡¯s call, he had sought out several renowned doctors through his connections. Unfortunately, all of them were at a loss.

    He then called Lun Boyan, hoping that he could offer some help. As the Headmaster of Hardrick, Lun Boyan must have countless connections.

    Lun Boyan assured him that Lu Qingyi would be able to help.

    Wei Song didn¡¯t doubt this. In his view, Lu Qingyi was incredibly capable.

    "Typical old man, selling me out."

    Lu Qingyi let out a cold laugh, curving her lips slightly.

    Wei Song stayed quiet, observing Lu Qingyi¡¯s expression through the rearview mirror. He was terrified that he might inadvertently provoke her wrath.

    If she were to lose her temper, he thought, even his car might jump.

    Of all the professors at Hardrick, only Lu Qingyi dared to call Lun Boyan an "old man".

    "What exactly happened?"

    Lu Qingyi asked.

    "My girlfriend won¡¯t stop crying. She hasn¡¯t told me anything."

    Wei Song shook his head.

    His girlfriend was usually very independent and strong. He had never seen her vulnerable side before.

    Her vulnerability was heart-wrenching.

    "Okay." Lu Qingyi softly closed her eyes, surrendering to silence.

    "Professor Lu, we¡¯re here."

    We Song parked the car and opened the door for Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi rubbed her temples, slowly opening her eyes. She had slept early the previous night, yet she still felt tired today.

    "Hospital?"

    Lu Qingyi alighted the car and looked at the building in front of her.

    Even though she was a doctor, she didn¡¯t really like hospitals or the smell of disinfectants.

    "Yes, in ward 206."

    Wei Song said.

    "Asong, you¡¯re here?"

    The door to room 206 was slightly ajar. Just as Wei Song pushed the door open, the woman inside, who was peeling fruits, turned around.

    Her eyes were red and swollen.

    An elderly man with snowy hair was lying in the sickbed. Blocked by the woman, Lu Qingyi couldn¡¯t see the old man¡¯s face.

    "How¡¯s grandfather?"

    Wei Song hurried forward, asking with great apprehension.

    "Grandfather just fell asleep." The woman heaved a soft sigh, "And who might this be?"

    She hadn¡¯t seen Lu Qingyi earlier because Wei Song was blocking her. Only after Wei Song stepped forward did Lu Qingyi come into view.

    "Professor Lu, who I¡¯ve often mentioned to you." Wei Song said. Then, he pointed at the woman and said to Lu Qingyi, "This is my girlfriend, Xue Yin."

    "Professor Lu, I¡¯ve often heard Wei Song mention you. I never imagined you¡¯d be so young and beautiful."

    Wei Song had often told her about Lu Qingyi, saying that she was young and pretty, and definitely the best teacher he¡¯d ever had.

    Wei Song always said that the person he admired the most was Lu Qingyi, that she had taught him a lot.

    She didn¡¯t think much of it at the time. How could a capable professor be young and beautiful?

    Such a person couldn¡¯t exist.

    But upon laying eyes on Lu Qingyi, she was astounded.

    The youngest devil professor at Hardrick, Lu, was indeed extraordinarily young and beautiful.

    "No."

    Lu Qingyi slowly curved her lips.

    "Professor Lu, please have a seat."

    Xue Yin hurriedly offered a seat.

    Such a distinguished professor as Lu Qingyi couldn¡¯t possibly be expected to stand, could she?

    "No need, I¡¯m used to standing."

    Lu Qingyi declined.

    Primarily, she feared that she might fall asleep if she sat. Right now, she was a bit sleepy. Standing up would keep her more alert.

    "I¡¯m truly grateful that you came to see my grandfather."

    Xue Yin said.

    As far as Xue Yin knew, Lu Qingyi was just a professor. She thought that Lu Qingyi had just come to visit her grandfather, and didn¡¯t think much of it.

    A number of famous doctors had already seen him, but none could present a good solution. The success rate of the proposed operations was less than five percent.

    Surgery was too perilous. She wasn¡¯t ready to take that risk.

    She wanted to find another solution that might cure her grandfather¡¯s disease.

 Chapter 182 Lu Qingyi: Currently a student_1

    Chapter 182: 182 Lu Qingyi: Currently a student_1"Yinyin, you misunderstood, Professor Lu is here to check on Grandpa¡¯s condition."

    Wei Song gently tugged at Xue Yin¡¯s clothes and whispered.

    He knew that Lu Qingyi was very capable, but he didn¡¯t expect that she would also know medical skills.

    "Ah, aren¡¯t you a professor?"

    Xue Yin looked at Lu Qingyi with some surprise. She had heard Wei Song talk about Lu Qingyi¡¯s feats in teaching and her unique personality traits.

    She knew that Lu Qingyi was extremely competent.

    "I¡¯m now a student."

    Lu Qingyi lazily stuffed her hands into her pockets, speaking carelessly.

    Xue Yin: "..."

    What does she mean?

    She seemed a bit confused upon hearing this.

    "Professor Lu went back to school this year, joined the medical school, and is now in our department of Chinese medicine."

    Wei Song began explaining to Xue Yin.

    It wasn¡¯t just Xue Yin who was shocked. When Wei Song saw Lu Qingyi in his office, he was also taken aback.

    He had been wondering if they had the same name and surname, but he never expected it would actually be Lu Qingyi.

    They hadn¡¯t taken any classes since the end of their military training, so he really didn¡¯t know how to proceed.

    Everything he wanted to teach, Lu Qingyi already knew. Though he was a professor at the Medical College, he was a mathematics teacher.

    He didn¡¯t understand much about medicine, so he thought he wouldn¡¯t be able to teach Lu Qingyi.

    Would Lu Qingyi throw a piece of chalk at him if he didn¡¯t teach well?

    Xue Yin: "..."

    She looked at Lu Qingyi with a complex expression. Can all great people do whatever their hearts desire?

    "Let me take a look."

    With her legs feeling slightly numb, Lu Qingyi gestured towards the old man lying in the hospital bed with her chin.

    "Oh oh oh, have a look, please have a look..."

    Xue Yin didn¡¯t hold out much hope. Lu Qingyi, a professor, shouldn¡¯t have an in-depth understanding of medicine, right?

    When Lu Qingyi approached and saw the old man on the bed clearly, her pupils shrank sharply, full of disbelief.

    "Master."

    Lu Qingyi whispered in a low voice.

    Her voice was so low that neither Wei Song nor Xue Yin could hear clearly.

    The man lying in the bed was Xue Changguang, a painter, a very famous painter.

    Internationally renowned, he hadn¡¯t painted for many years, and Lu Qingyi was his only disciple.

    He was a little eccentric, didn¡¯t accept disciples, but made an exception when he met Lu Qingyi years ago.

    He never painted, he only guided Lu Qingyi. Lu Qingyi had never seen Xue Changguang paint.

    After not seeing him for more than a year, the old man had aged a lot, his hair had turned white.

    Lu Qingyi sighed softly, checking Xue Changguang¡¯s pulse gently with her hand.

    "How is it?"

    Hearing Lu Qingyi sigh, Wei Song thought that Lu Qingyi was also at a loss.

    He seemed particularly anxious.

    "Issues with the body are quite normal as one ages. I¡¯ll give him an acupuncture treatment tomorrow, then prepare a medicinal bath for him, and he should be almost fine."

    Lu Qingyi spoke to Wei Song and Xue Yin in an extraordinarily relaxed tone.

    There was no need for surgery. Acupuncture and a medicinal bath could take care of it.

    The health issue Xue Changguang had wasn¡¯t serious. It¡¯s quite normal for the elderly to have health problems.

    "Are you sure you¡¯re not joking?"

    Xue Yin was a little incredulous.

    No doctor could diagnose exactly what her grandpa was ill with, only that they were helpless.

    She didn¡¯t expect Lu Qingyi to speak so lightly about it.

    "No, you can process his discharge now."

    Lu Qingyi said indifferently, then was the first to leave the room.

    She was determined to cure Xue Changguang.

    "Asong..."

    Xue Yin looked at Wei Song, unsure of what to do for a moment.

    Should she believe or not believe?

    "Principal Lu said, Professor Lu would have a solution."

    Wei Song said, implying that they should trust Lu Qingyi.

    "Yinyin..."

    On the patient¡¯s bed, Xue Changguang opened his eyes. His voice was incredibly weak.

    As he aged, his body weakened.

    "Grandpa, are you awake?"

    Xue Yin quickly fetched a cup of water for Xuan Changguang, helped him sit up, and fed him water to drink.

    "Make this call..."

    Xue Changguang pulled an old piece of paper from his pocket, folded and wrinkled.

    "What¡¯s this?"

    Xue Yin took the piece of paper from Xue Changguang¡¯s hand and opened it. There was a string of numbers inside, one or two digits were already blurred. S§×arch* The nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    You could tell that Xue Changguang had kept this piece of paper for a long time. It was old.

    "Telephone number."

    Xue Changguang gently closed his eyes, his voice especially weak.

    "Grandpa, this..."

    Xue Yin held the piece of paper, looking uncertainly at Xue Changguang.

    Two numbers in the sequence had become blurred, and she couldn¡¯t see clearly what the blurry numbers were.

    Wei Song stepped forward, took a glance at the paper, and shook his head at Xue Yin.

    The number on the paper was undoubtedly important. If they told the old man now that two numbers were blurred, he might lose his emotional anchor.

    "Find her, and tell her I¡¯m sorry for me."

    Xue Changguang slowly looked at Xue Yin.

    He slowly closed his eyes, his mind filled with her angry face.

    "Her?"

    Xue Yin looked down at Xue Changguang confusedly. She didn¡¯t quite understand what Xue Changguang meant.

    Her grandfather had always been simple and desired little. It seemed that he had never wronged anyone.

    "I¡¯ve bought back the painting and hung it in my room. Return it to her for me."

    Xue Changguang didn¡¯t answer Xue Yin¡¯s question, he just spoke slowly.

    His voice was very soft, as though he didn¡¯t know how much longer he could hold on.

    For the past two years, he had been continuously saving up, been incessantly putting money together, and finally managed to buy back the painting.

    "Grandpa, that painting cost you a hundred million to buy back."

    Xue Yin gaped, looking incredulously at her grandfather.

    She knew her grandfather used to be a painter, who loved painting, but he had put down his brush early on.

    Half a year ago, her grandfather brought back a painting that cost a hundred million. He cherished it deeply, hung it in his room, looking at it every day, and wiping it thoroughly.

    She didn¡¯t understand art, only that the painting looked exceptionally good, extremely lifelike.

    What she knew even more was that, in order to raise money, her grandfather had sold his past paintings and even sold a house.

    It was just a painting, and Xue Yin truly didn¡¯t understand why Xue Changguang would spend so much money to buy it back.

    "If a hundred million could obtain forgiveness, then I feel it¡¯s worth it."

    A slight smile appeared on Xue Changguang¡¯s lips as he slowly spoke.

    He, Xue Changguang, had lived an upright and open life all his life, never doing anything to be sorry for. If a hundred million could buy forgiveness--

    Then he felt it was very much worth it. The painting wasn¡¯t his, but because he lacked money, he secretly sold the painting.

    He had always been remorseful.

 Chapter 183 wants to stay together a bit longer_1

    Chapter 183: 183 wants to stay together a bit longer_1Xue Yin fell silent, biting her lip and looking at Wei Song.

    "We¡¯ll try one number at a time."

    Wei Song clasped Xue Yin¡¯s hand, leaning close to her ear and speaking slowly.

    If there was no other way, they could only try one number at a time.

    Although it was time-consuming, it was still a method.

    "Grandpa, can you remember the code?"

    Wei Song sliced fruits for Xue Changguang, skewering them with a toothpick, before he asked carefully.

    "I¡¯m old, I can¡¯t remember."

    Xue Changguang shook his head slowly.

    How could he remember when he wasn¡¯t even sure if the code had been changed?

    "Grandpa, what¡¯s her name?"

    Xue Yin asked.

    "Qingyi."

    Xue Changguang closed his eyes slowly.

    He still remembered Lu Qingyi and her eyes that emitted a sense of chill.

    She didn¡¯t say a word that day, just packed up her things in the studio, slung a white canvas bag over her shoulder, left her piece of art, and never came back.

    Lu Qingyi disappeared as if into thin air, he searched for her, but to no avail.

    Taking Lu Qingyi as a disciple was an accident. At first, Lu Qingyi was reluctant. It was only after his persuasion that Lu Qingyi agreed.

    She spent a long time on that painting. When someone wanted to buy it at a high price, Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t sell it.

    But he sold it without much thought, without Lu Qingyi¡¯s consent.

    He really needed the money then, he had no choice.

    Qingyi?

    Xue Yin and Wei Song looked at each other, both puzzled, because the Qingyi they knew was not the Qingyi Xue Changguang was talking about.

    "Not getting discharged?"

    Lu Qingyi left quickly because she didn¡¯t like the smell of the hospital¡¯s antiseptic.

    After waiting for a while at the hospital¡¯s entrance without seeing Wei Song and the others, she went back into the hospital.

    Her hand on the door, her expression exceptionally cold.

    "Eh, now?"

    Xue Yin was bewildered.

    Xue Changguang, startled, looked at the tall figure standing at the entrance. He blinked, and she was still there.

    The light came in from the window, illuminating Lu Qingyi¡¯s face. Xue Changguang watched Lu Qingyi, her lips moved lightly.

    It was her, Lu Qingyi.

    The girl, who he hadn¡¯t seen in two years, had grown more beautiful, her temperament getting colder.

    "Qingyi..."

    He called feebly, reaching out."

    Xue Changguang hadn¡¯t expected to see Lu Qingyi again in his lifetime, let alone under such circumstances.

    Wei Song and Xue Yin glanced at each other, both puzzled.

    They didn¡¯t know who Xue Changguang was calling.

    "Hmm."

    Lu Qingyi drew closer, her hands pushed in her pockets, her expression lazy.

    Her eyes were cold, devoid of any extra emotion.

    "It¡¯s you..."

    Xue Changguang reached out to touch Lu Qingyi, but she dodged him.

    She watched Xue Changguang coldly, without uttering a word.

    Her willingness to save Xue Changguang didn¡¯t mean she forgave him.

    She harbored little resentment in her heart. Xue Changguang¡¯s actions weren¡¯t hateful to her, just a source of a grudge.

    "Qingyi, I was wrong about the painting," Xue Changguang said.

    "Hmm."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s expression remained calm.

    ---

    Having handled the discharge procedures, Lu Qingyi walked out of the hospital, nearly bumping into Xu Boyan.

    "Little one, are you feeling unwell?"

    There were a few men in suits next to Xu Boyan, as he stood in front of Lu Qingyi, his expression exceptionally gentle.

    Lu Qingyi shook her head. "It¡¯s not me."

    "This is my future wife, Lu Qingyi."

    Xu Boyan put his arm around Lu Qingyi¡¯s shoulder, introducing her to the men in suits.

    He referred to her not as his girlfriend, but as his future wife.

    A rush of warmth filled Lu Qingyi¡¯s heart.

    "Mrs. Xu is very young and beautiful."

    "When are you planning to get married? Don¡¯t forget to send me an invitation."

    "Never thought Mr. Xu could also be dazzled by beauty."

    "Today we have seen Mr. Xu¡¯s gentle side."

    "Mrs. Xu is beautiful and elegant."

    "Indeed, a hero always finds a beauty¡¯s charm hard to resist."

    "..."

    The men in suits were Xu Boyan¡¯s important business partners. They had also come to the hospital to visit someone.

    Xu Boyan shouldn¡¯t have needed to make the trip himself, but as the person in hospital was a close friend of his, he made an exception.

    As they praised Lu Qingyi without any stop, essentially flattering Xu Boyan, they flattered him with their compliments.

    There was no denying it, Xu Boyan¡¯s status was high and they all needed his support.

    Moreover, they didn¡¯t lie - Lu Qingyi was indeed beautiful and elegant, only she seemed a bit young.

    "What are you doing at the hospital? Hmm?"

    Xu Boyan patted the girl¡¯s head and asked.

    "Professor Lu, can we leave now?"

    Wei Song came out with a piece of paper, didn¡¯t notice Xu Boyan, and asked Lu Qingyi directly.

    Professor Lu?

    The men in suits exchanged glances. Was this girl wearing a baby face? Was she actually older than Xu Boyan?

    In their understanding, to be a university professor, one should be at least around twenty-five years old.

    Lu Qingyi said, "You go first."

    Wei Song glanced at Xu Boyan, his eyes lit up as he instantly recognized him as the man he had seen in the canteen.

    Without a doubt, he was Lu Qingyi¡¯s boyfriend.

    Getting the hint from Wei Song, he scurried away gracefully. He also needed to find his girlfriend.

    "Where are you going? I¡¯ll come with you."

    Lu Qingyi put her hand into Xu Boyan¡¯s larger one, smiling at him.

    The moment she saw Xu Boyan, she didn¡¯t want to part so soon.

    She wanted to stay a little longer with Xu Boyan.

    "Alright."

    Xu Boyan was overjoyed. He bent down to kiss Lu Qingyi¡¯s forehead.

    Men in suits: "..."

    They felt like they came just to witness the sweet couple, and moreover, this ¡¯dog food¡¯ was quite delicious.

    "Who are you here to see?" S~ea??h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Lu Qingyi asked. One either comes to the hospital because they are sick or to visit someone unwell.

    Xu Boyan: "Tang Gaozhuo, you¡¯ve met him before, he¡¯s suffered a minor fracture in his leg."

    Anyway, he thought it was somewhat deserved, tough luck.

    "He must be Tang Yaxin¡¯s brother, right?"

    Having only seen him once, Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t recognize him too well. She didn¡¯t know any Tang Gaozhuo, she only knew about Tang Yaxin.

    For women with an interest in her boyfriend, her impression was always deep. Although she knew these women stood no chance, she couldn¡¯t help but feel a pang of jealousy.

    It seemed having too excellent a boyfriend wasn¡¯t necessarily a good thing, too many people were eyeing him.

    "Hmm, there¡¯s nothing going on between Tang Yaxin and me."

    Xu Boyan gently rubbed Lu Qingyi¡¯s head, explaining patiently.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s words were dripping with jealousy, and he certainly took note.

    Lu Qingyi nodded: "I know."

    She knew, it¡¯s just that she felt inexplicably uncomfortable in her heart.

 Chapter 184 Let me look at your leg_1

    Chapter 184: 184 Let me look at your leg_1"Damn, dude, you¡¯ve crossed the line."

    The door of the ward was open, and the moment Tang Gaozhuo saw Xu Boyan, he grabbed the pillow from his bed and threw it at him.

    Xu Boyan caught the pillow steadily with his left hand, his right arm still draped over Lu Qingyi¡¯s shoulder.

    Lu Qingyi gently furrowed her eyebrows.

    "You can go. You don¡¯t need to visit me." S~ea??h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Tang Gaozhuo waved his hand dismissively, eager to shoo Xu Boyan away.

    He didn¡¯t sign up for this whole lovey-dovey display.

    Xu Boyan, whom he once thought was least likely to find a girlfriend, ended up being the first among them to be in a relationship.

    Xu Boyan has a girlfriend, but his own girlfriend is nowhere to be found.

    "You think I want to be here?"

    Xu Boyan snorted.

    The people following behind Xu Boyan fell silent.

    "Let¡¯s go."

    Xu Boyan, still holding Lu Qingyi, turned to leave.

    Tang Gaozhuo: "???"

    Wait, they¡¯re really leaving?

    Damn, he was only joking.

    "Hold on, Boyan, can¡¯t you just take my words as a fart?"

    Tang Gaozhuo felt somewhat helpless. What he said was clearly not serious.

    Xu Boyan: "No."

    Tang Gaozhuo: "..."

    Friendship over!

    "Ahem, Mr. Tang, we¡¯ll leave the gifts here and take off now."

    "Right, right, Mr. Tang, we¡¯ve left the stuff here for you."

    "These are supplements for you."

    "Take good care and get well soon."

    "...."

    The people left when they realized they had nothing useful to say and started to make their exit.

    After placing the gifts they had brought on the side, they promptly left.

    With Xu Boyan present, they really couldn¡¯t find a way into the conversation, especially with his overbearing cold aura.

    "Boyan, everyone else brought gifts when they came to visit me. You came empty-handed? And brought your little girlfriend along to rub your relationship in my face?"

    Tang Gaozhuo glanced at the corner filled with gifts, then back at Xu Boyan, who had nothing in his hands.

    He suddenly felt incredibly wronged.

    After all, he was Xu Boyan¡¯s friend. Could Xu Boyan not have even bought him an apple?

    Is this even human?

    Is this even human?

    Is this even human?

    Tang Gaozhuo couldn¡¯t stop asking himself this question.

    "I told you it was someone else."

    Xu Boyan pulled out a chair for Lu Qingyi to sit, then took a seat next to her. He coldly glanced at Tang Gaozhuo.

    Tang Gaozhuo: "..."

    His point was quite valid, and Gaozhuo found no objection to it.

    "Would you like an apple?"

    Xu Boyan casually picked up an apple from the fruit basket and asked Lu Qingyi.

    "Mmm."

    Lu Qingyi nodded, trooped in playing with her phone.

    Tang Gaozhuo: "..."

    He¡¯s the patient here! The patient!

    Shouldn¡¯t Xu Boyan be asking him if he¡¯d like an apple?

    Xu Boyan picked up the fruit knife and began peeling the apple very carefully, making sure the peel stayed intact and unbroken.

    Tang Gaozhuo watched Xu Boyan, his mouth twitching slightly.

    He wanted to know when Xu Boyan had learned to peel fruits.

    They grew up together, but he had never seen Xu Boyan peeling fruits. Xu Boyan always ate his fruits already peeled by his mother, or ate them with the skin on.

    Peel fruits?

    Two words: Troublesome.

    Three words: Too troublesome.

    After peeling the apple, Xu Boyan cut it into small chunks and skewered a piece with a toothpick, offering it to Lu Qingyi¡¯s lips.

    Lu Qingyi looked up at Xu Boyan, opened her mouth slightly, and ate the piece of apple.

    Tang Gaozhuo: "..."

    Right, it was clear now. Xu Boyan was here to flaunt his relationship. The flaunting was loud and clear.

    After Lu Qingyi swallowed, Xu Boyan continued feeding her.

    "Cough, cough, Xu Boyan, don¡¯t forget why you¡¯re here."

    Tang Gaozhuo coughed lightly, reminding Xu Boyan.

    You came to visit me, a guy with an injured leg, not to display your affections.

    Xu Boyan: "Oh."

    Nothing was more important than the girlfriend.

    "Little girl, how did this big bad wolf kidnap you?"

    Tang Gaozhuo shifted his attention to Lu Qingyi¡¯s face, chuckled a couple of times, and began questioning.

    Lu Qingyi was stunningly beautiful, her petite face made her look extremely young.

    The girl sat quietly leaning against Xu Boyan, looking exceptionally delicate.

    "No."

    Lu Qingyi lazily opened her eyes, her voice frosty.

    Tang Gaozhuo: "..."

    Right, she¡¯s a cool beauty.

    A cool beauty paired with a cold man, what a peculiar match made in heaven!

    "Lu Qingyi, that¡¯s my girlfriend¡¯s name."

    Xu Boyan coldly looked at Tang Gaozhuo, reminding him.

    What¡¯s with the nickname? He hasn¡¯t agreed to it.

    Tang Gaozhuo: "..."

    Alright, fine, he¡¯ll concede. Even referring to her as his little sister isn¡¯t allowed. How petty!

    "Let¡¯s take a look at your leg."

    Lu Qingyi suddenly stood up, shoving her phone into Xu Boyan¡¯s arms, and gave her wrist a little shake.

    Tang Gaozhuo: "..."

    "Kid, do you know what you¡¯re you doing?"

    Xu Boyan subtly raised an eyebrow and asked.

    Lu Qingyi nodded: "A bit."

    "Well, even if you don¡¯t, it¡¯s fine. Just be gentle, he won¡¯t croak from it."

    Xu Boyan indulgently grinned at Lu Qingyi, then shot a cold look at Tang Gaozhuo.

    Tang Gaozhuo: "..."

    So, he was now a lab rat?

    He¡¯s a human! A human!

    "Bro... "

    Tang Gaozhuo looked at Xu Boyan with pleading eyes. Suddenly, he felt a sharp pain in his leg.

    "Shut up."

    Lu Qingyi gave Tang Gaozhuo an icy look. Her tone was just as cool as she proceeded to lift Tang Gaozhuo¡¯s pant leg.

    Tang Gaozhuo: "..."

    Why did he feel like Lu Qingyi¡¯s eyes and Xu Boyan¡¯s were eerily similar?

    Do all couples develop so many similar traits?

    Xu Boyan slightly furrowed his brows.

    "Argh, it hurts!"

    Lu Qingyi casually pinched Tang Gaozhuo¡¯s calf. Tang Gaozhuo grimaced in pain.

    Fuck.

    "Your bone is a little misplaced."

    Tang Gaozhuo: "How do you know?"

    His bone was indeed out of place, which is what caused the severe pain.

    There¡¯s no way Lu Qingyi could have figured it out just from a few pinches, right? If she can, that¡¯s just amazing. Even in the hospital, it took a scan for the doctor to confirm.

    "I¡¯ll adjust your bone for you."

    Without acknowledging Tang Gaozhuo, Lu Qingyi glanced back at Xu Boyan and simply stated.

    "Ah!"

    Before Tang Gaozhuo could react, a piercing pain surged through his leg, akin to the sensation of countless ants feasting on his flesh.

    The pain contorted his face.

    All he wanted to do now was to vent.

    "All done."

    Lu Qingyi dusted off her hands and took a wet wipe from Xu Boyan to clean her hands. She was looking calm and composed, unfazed by the previous ordeal.

    "Good job, kid."

    Xu Boyan swiftly opened a box of milk, took out a bottle, inserted a straw, and handed it to Lu Qingyi.

 Chapter 185: She is really excellent_1

    Chapter 185: She is really excellent_1Tang Gaozhuo: "..."

    He just wanted to play a melancholic song to himself right now.

    He was the one screaming, he was the one injured, but the person who was cared for was not him.

    He suddenly felt extremely pitiful. S§×ar?h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    He gently moved his leg, and it seemed the stabbing pain had subsided, as if the leg was healed.

    He incredulously lifted his eyes to look at Lu Qingyi.

    "This is my girlfriend."

    Xu Boyan stood in front of Lu Qingyi, blocking Tang Gaozhuo¡¯s view. His tone was somewhat cold.

    Tang Gaozhuo: "..."

    He knew.

    What about looking? What¡¯s wrong with that?

    It¡¯s not like it costs him anything.

    "Are you okay now?"

    Lu Qingyi put the straw in her mouth. She poked her head out from behind Xu Boyan, asking Tang Gaozhuo.

    "I feel like I¡¯ll be able to walk tomorrow."

    Tang Gaozhuo moved his foot and said while looking at Lu Qingyi.

    This was truly miraculous!

    He thought Lu Qingyi was just bluffing, but it turned out she really could, and it even seemed like she had healed his leg.

    "My girlfriend is really amazing."

    Xu Boyan stretched his hand to touch Lu Qingyi¡¯s head, his eyes full of gentle indulgence.

    Unexpectedly, the little girl was so skilled and incredibly well-rounded.

    Tang Gaozhuo: "...Flaunting your affection, death is fast."

    Go ahead, continue flaunting.

    "It¡¯s better than you, a lonely dog."

    Xu Boyan let out a cold sneer, looking at Tang Gaozhuo disdainfully.

    He had a girlfriend, and he could show off as much as he wanted. Tang Gaozhuo, this lonely dog, would never be able to. That was truly pitiful.

    Tang Gaozhuo: "..."

    "Brother, how are you feeling?"

    The door to the ward was gently pushed open, and the soft voice of Tang Yaxin came from within.

    Tang Yaxin was holding a thermos. The moment she pushed the door open, she stood there, completely stunned.

    She didn¡¯t expect Xu Boyan and Lu Qingyi to be there as well.

    "Sister, you¡¯re finally here. I was about to throw up seeing them act so lovey-dovey."

    Tang Gaozhuo¡¯s voice was exceptionally relaxed. He waved to Tang Yaxin.

    Inside, he was beating a drum. How could he not know what his sister was thinking?

    He had been watching all along. Tang Yaxin wanting to go to Jin City, aside from Xu Boyan, he really didn¡¯t know why else.

    He tacitly approved of his sister¡¯s actions. He just thought that there was no one beside Xu Boyan, and if his sister made a move, it wouldn¡¯t be a big deal.

    "Qingyi, I thought I¡¯d see you at Hardrick University."

    Tang Yaxin hooked the corner of her lips slightly, her words soft and gentle with no ill will, as she asked Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi really was outstanding. She had always thought Lu Qingyi would end up at Hardrick, not expecting her to enroll in medical school.

    "I¡¯m not interested."

    Seeing Tang Yaxin, Lu Qingyi showed no emotion. She kicked the chair in front of her and sat down, not even bothering to lift her eyelids.

    She radiated a "don¡¯t speak to me" vibe.

    "I knew it, you¡¯re not interested in Hardrick, you¡¯d mentioned it early on."

    Tang Yaxin said.

    From the beginning, she chose to not speak with Xu Boyan or greet him. Her gaze wasn¡¯t on Xu Boyan but on Lu Qingyi.

    She was afraid she wouldn¡¯t be able to control herself.

    Having decided to give up, she had to endure.

    Enduring not paying attention to Xu Boyan, not speaking to him, not looking at him, just....enduring...

    Right now, all she was doing was enduring.

    It wasn¡¯t easy to let go of someone you loved. Those who could let go quickly only loved lightly in the first place.

    "Hardrick is good. But the most famous one is still Professor Lu. Too bad I heard that Professor Lu hasn¡¯t been to school in a long time."

    Without a response from Lu Qingyi, Tang Yaxin continued speaking.

    It was a pity. She wanted to see Professor Lu¡¯s esteemed stature in person.

    She always felt that if it were not for Xu Boyan, she would have liked to make friends with Lu Qingyi from the beginning.

    She liked Lu Qingyi¡¯s personality, her beauty, and her outstanding talents.

    Regrettably, when she first met Lu Qingyi, Xu Boyan was present, and she was the first girl to ever make Xu Boyan laugh.

    So, from the beginning, she looked at Lu Qingyi with colored glasses and viewed her as a love rival.

    "Professor Lu isn¡¯t that impressive."

    Mentioning Professor Lu, Lu Qingyi lazily lifted her eyelids to look at Tang Yaxin.

    Right, there wasn¡¯t anything impressive.

    She just didn¡¯t understand why the rumors were so exaggerated.

    "Professor Lu is very impressive."

    Xu Boyan reached out to touch Lu Qingyi¡¯s head.

    His girl was undoubtedly the most formidable in his mind.

    Tang Yaxin: "..."

    Tang Gaozhuo: "..."

    So, what¡¯s happening now?

    Tang Yaxin didn¡¯t understand the meaning of Xu Boyan¡¯s words, even though they were directed towards Lu Qingyi.

    "Sister, you wouldn¡¯t understand. Professor Lu is really impressive, many in Kyoto know this. A lot of people work hard to get into Hardrick just to chase after Professor Lu."

    Tang Gaozhuo thought Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t understand. He snapped his fingers, speaking so.

    Well, he indeed wanted to see this so-called Professor Lu, to see who they were and whether they were truly impressive.

    "Ah, I know."

    Lu Qingyi scrolled through her phone, her head lowered to look at the screen.

    How would she not know about herself?

    The reputation was a bit too exaggerated, wasn¡¯t it?

    "Lie down, don¡¯t talk."

    Xu Boyan swept Tang Gaozhuo a cold glance.

    Tang Gaozhuo¡¯s words made his little girl seem very ignorant, which was really annoying.

    If he was not afraid that his little girl would be upset, he thought about directly telling Tang Gaozhuo about her identity.

    His girlfriend was Professor Lu.

    "My sister healed my leg."

    The corner of Tang Gaozhuo¡¯s mouth held a smile. He lightly patted his leg.

    Before Lu Qingyi had a chance to reply, he felt pain everywhere. Now, only when he exerted force would he feel pain. If he lightly patted it, he wouldn¡¯t feel any pain.

    "Brother, you... Qingyi..."

    Tang Yaxin reached out and pinched Tang Gaozhuo¡¯s leg. Tang Gaozhuo showed no reaction, his face full of smiles.

    She was completely dumbfounded. She remembered coming early in the morning today. She only touched Tang Gaozhuo¡¯s leg once, and he almost slapped her.

    It couldn¡¯t be helped; it really was too painful then.

    The pain changed Tang Gaozhuo¡¯s expression. He didn¡¯t expect that within less than two hours, his leg would improve so much.

    "Qingyi, how can you be so amazing?"

    Tang Yaxin looked at Lu Qingyi, her eyes glowing.

    Only such an outstanding girl was worthy of Xu Boyan. She believed that Lu Qingyi was worthy of Xu Boyan.

 Chapter 186 Itâ€™s Hard to Forget First Love_1

    Chapter 186: 186 It¡¯s Hard to Forget First Love_1She used to adhere to the idea that marriages should be based on social compatibility, but now she realized this conception was wrong.

    Nowadays, what matters more is love freely sought and given.

    Tang Yaxin found no faults in Lu Qingyi except for her bad temper, everything else about her was almost perfect.

    "I guess I¡¯m really blessed."

    Lu Qingyi said, giving a yawn and lifting her gaze.

    Her tone was brimming with nonchalance and devoid of any unwarranted emotions.

    Tang Yaxin: "..."

    She was at a loss for words, Lu Qingyi really had an excess amount of self-confidence.

    "Qingyi, why do you want to go to medical school?"

    Tang Yaxin couldn¡¯t understand. Maybe the faculty at the medical college was better than Hardrick¡¯s, but Hardrick¡¯s networking was superior.

    The career prospects at Hardrick far outshone those of the medical college, and Hardrick¡¯s faculty wasn¡¯t far behind either.

    Lu Qingyi could have easily scored full marks, could have easily won the top honor, she could have...

    Tang Yaxin just couldn¡¯t understand why Lu Qingyi seemed to be indifferent about everything?

    "It doesn¡¯t really matter where I go."

    Lu Qingyi said with sheer nonchalance. Sear?h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Yeah, it really didn¡¯t matter where she went, she just wanted to experience life.

    Tang Yaxin: "..."

    Tang Gaozhuo: "..."

    This conversation was starting to get awkward.

    "I¡¯ve got some stuff to do, shall we go?"

    Lu Qingyi asked Xu Boyan, she wanted to check on Xue Changguang as he had been discharged, she could start acupuncture treatment tonight if he was well enough.

    She would not visit Lun Boyan for now, it wasn¡¯t anything particularly important anyway.

    In fact, in Lu Qingyi¡¯s eyes, hardly anything was especially important.

    Xu Boyan nodded, "Sure, let¡¯s go."

    "Rest well, I¡¯m leaving." Xu Boyan laid his eyes on Tang Gaozhuo then glanced at Tang Yaxin, "Take care of your brother."

    He was still concerned about his brother, Tang Gaozhuo.

    ¡ª¡ª

    "Yaxin, I used to encourage you because there was no one by Xu Boyan¡¯s side, and he had no one he liked. But now I¡¯m not going to support you any more, nor will I indulge your behavior. Even though I¡¯ve supported you before, I¡¯ve clearly told you not to get in too deep because there¡¯s a chance Xu Boyan doesn¡¯t think of you at all."

    The door of the hospital room was closed, Tang Gaozhuo picked up a cup of cold boiled water from the table and drank it in one gulp, slowly starting to speak.

    His expression was especially solemn.

    He knew Xu Boyan best, if you became the object of his affection, you would certainly be happy.

    But his heart was cold, it was hard to warm up. His sister liked Xu Boyan, he told her outright that this was probably impossible.

    However, his sister was stubborn and he could only help arrange opportunities for her on the side.

    Because he had a selfish motive too, hoping for that one in a million chance of success.

    "Brother, I know all this."

    Tang Yaxin nodded slowly, opened the thermos, took out the porridge she had stewed herself, and placed it in front of Tang Gaozhuo, "Try it."

    She pushed the porridge towards Tang Gaozhuo, slowly speaking.

    Perhaps it was under Xu Boyan¡¯s influence or something, but she found herself interested in cooking now.

    Tang Gaozhuo: "..."

    He looked at his sister, unable to hide the incredulity in his gaze; this was the first time his sister had ever cooked something for him.

    "It¡¯s not poisoned."

    Tang Gaozhuo picked up the bowl and took a big gulp.

    "Brother, how long does it take to forget someone?"

    Tang Yaxin looked up at Tang Gaozhuo, slowly asking.

    Loving someone deeply and having that love etched into your bones, was really hard to forget.

    She heard a story, a story about a "Bodhi bracelet".

    A man spent a year creating a Bodhi bracelet and gave it to the woman he loved once he met her.

    The woman wore the bracelet every day and loved the crisp sound it made when it clashed together.

    Their relationship was excellent until one day they had a small conflict. The man had to go back to his hometown but the woman, due to the conflict, didn¡¯t call him.

    A few days later, the man suddenly sent her a message saying, "Let¡¯s break up, I don¡¯t love you anymore."

    The woman couldn¡¯t believe the message and texted him back, but he never responded.

    She fell ill and was sick for half a month.

    She texted the man every day but never received a reply.

    Later, the man started replying, with the exact same message. She asked why, but he just responded with phrases like "I don¡¯t love you anymore."

    She was heartbroken and fell sick again, this time for a full month.

    She was drenched in sorrow every day, reciting verses about Bodhi, she didn¡¯t text him anymore, but she was still silently thinking about him in her heart.

    She thought about letting go, but it was really hard, and the man¡¯s words were hurtful and made her sad.

    But she knew it was unrealistic, so she decided to become a nun, shave her hair, and head into the mountains. Even though she had become a nun, she couldn¡¯t help but always think about that heartless man.

    She didn¡¯t ask about the man, nor did she go to his hometown to find him. So, she didn¡¯t know that the man had already been killed in a landslide, and the texts were from his sister.

    The man was afraid the woman would always wait for him, feel guilty, and furthermore he was terrified she would feel guilty. So, with his last dying breath, he asked his sister not to tell the woman about his death.

    The man would never have imagined...

    This is a sad story that she came across inadvertently while flipping through some high school Chinese papers.

    It was a reading comprehension question, which didn¡¯t affect her much at the time, but now it had a profound impact on her.

    Loving a person so deeply, no matter how heartless that person was, love was love, and it¡¯s not something you could give up just because the other party was indifferent.

    Tang Yaxin was trying to let go, but she wasn¡¯t sure whether she could completely let it go in the end.

    Because it was really hard.

    After all, Xu Boyan was her first love, the person she had liked for over ten years, it wasn¡¯t something she could just drop at will.

    Many people say that first love is the hardest to forget, and that¡¯s true.

    Your first love isn¡¯t the first person you date, but the first person you genuinely fall in love with.

    "You will meet someone better."

    Tang Gaozhuo gently patted Tang Yaxin¡¯s shoulder and reassured her in a soft voice.

    "Perhaps no one is better than him."

    Tang Yaxin took a deep breath, picked up an apple from the table, and slowly began to peel it.

    Xu Boyan wasn¡¯t just the best in her eyes, he was the best in many people¡¯s eyes.

    Tang Gaozhuo didn¡¯t speak; he inherently knew he couldn¡¯t deny Tang Yaxin¡¯s words.

    After all, there was really no one in Kyoto who could surpass Xu Boyan. Xu Boyan was someone many folks wanted to curry favor with but failed to.

    "Brother, have an apple."

    Tang Yaxin smiled as if nothing was wrong, and handed the peeled apple to Tang Gaozhuo.

    Unable to let go or not, she definitely won¡¯t fight Lu Qingyi for Xu Boyan anymore.

 Chapter 187 Seven Points_1

    Chapter 187: 187 Seven Points_1"Where are we headed?"

    As they got in the car, Xu Boyan fastened Lu Qingyi¡¯s seatbelt and asked.

    Girls sure seem to have many secrets.

    "This address."

    Lu Qingyi pulled out her phone from her pocket, typed out an address, and held the screen up to Xu Boyan.

    "Okay."

    Xu Boyan did not ask what Lu Qingyi was going to do. He just drove according to the address she gave him and stayed silent throughout the drive.

    Lu Qingyi kept her head down, quietly playing with her phone. Xu Boyan kept glancing at her through the rear-view mirror. Seeing her so peaceful, he didn¡¯t say anything.

    He didn¡¯t want to disturb the girl.

    "Professor Lu, my grandfather has passed out."

    Xue Yin paced anxiously at the door, clutching her hands. Anxiety gnawed at her from the inside.

    Upon seeing Lu Qingyi alight from the car, she rushed over immediately.

    When she had returned, Xue Changguang had seemed fine. But after a while, he suddenly passed out.

    She was very anxious.

    "It¡¯s going to be okay."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s voice was especially calm as she leisurely took out a packet of silver needles from her pocket, turning them over in her hand.

    Xu Boyan stood beside Lu Qingyi, hands in his pockets.

    The soothing effect of Lu Qingyi¡¯s words seemed to almost be magic. Xue Yin¡¯s anxiety was quelled in an instant.

    A feeling of immense relief washed over her.

    Looking at the man now standing next to Lu Qingyi, her first feeling was a sense of coldness.

    The pair standing together seemed extraordinarily matched.

    "Fetch me a basin of water."

    Lu Qingyi glanced at Xue Yin before entering the house. She seemed remarkably familiar with the surroundings, leaving Xue Yin in a daze.

    Once in Xue Changguang¡¯s room, Lu Qingyi gently pushed open the door, revealing the unconscious Xue Changguang.

    Her gaze fell upon a painting hung up on the wall, her expression indifferent.

    Studying art under Xue Changguang was merely a coincidence, she didn¡¯t think of making a living by selling her paintings or even selling any of them at all.

    Many have offered to buy the piece, but her answer had always been a firm "no".

    Xue Changguang sold her painting claiming he was short on money and that he would buy it back later.

    She was furious. She didn¡¯t like people touching her stuff without consent.

    Her decision to leave wasn¡¯t because of the painting, it was something she¡¯d been planning early on.

    "Young lady, you seem to have quite the connections."

    Xu Boyan gently squeezed Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand and began speaking.

    He was a bit jealous. Lu Qingyi knew so many people, and he regretted not befriending her sooner.

    Lu Qingyi responded, "I suppose."

    "Could you help him sit up?"

    Lu Qingyi told Xu Boyan.

    "Okay."

    Xu Boyan went over to help Xue Changguang sit up, then removed his shirt.

    Lu Qingyi accurately identified the acupoints and inserted the needles into Xue Changguang¡¯s back. Her movements were swift, as if she had memorized these points long ago.

    Having practiced medicine for so long, acupoints were elementary knowledge to her. She could identify them even with her eyes closed.

    Xue Yin was holding a basin of water, looking blankly at Lu Qingyi¡¯s actions, unsure how to feel.

    Acupuncture, a practice that had been lost to most now, she didn¡¯t expect Lu Qingyi to know it.

    As the acupuncture continued, cold sweat rolled off Xue Changguang.

    "You can remove the needles after half an hour. You can do that, can¡¯t you?"

    Lu Qingyi had Xue Changguang lie face up. She got to her feet and addressed Xue Yin.

    Removing the needles didn¡¯t require any special treatment, anyone could do it. And she didn¡¯t really want to stay. S~ea??h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "Ah, I should be able to."

    Xue Yin placed the basin down, leaving her response somewhat uncertain.

    "Where is Wei Song?"

    Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t see Wei Song in the room and furrowed her brows.

    "Ah, I almost forgot about him. He went to the hospital looking for you, but didn¡¯t expect you to come over already."

    Xue Yin smacked her forehead in realization. Wei Song did call Lu Qingyi but nobody answered, so he drove off to look for her at the hospital, not realizing they would end up missing each other.

    "He¡¯ll understand. I¡¯ll prescribe some medicine for you. Prepare a bath for him every day with this medicine, and it should help."

    Lu Qingyi nodded her head.

    Xu Boyan pulled out a sticky note and a pen from his pocket and handed it to Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi wrote the names of the medicines on the paper and handed it to Xue Yin.

    She was very tired and wanted to sleep.

    "Alright, alright, okay."

    Xue Yin kept nodding.

    "Once you¡¯ve removed the needles, wipe his body down."

    Lu Qingyi reminded her, then left with Xu Boyan.

    "Why do you always carry a pen and paper with you?"

    Lu Qingyi looked up at Xu Boyan and asked.

    "I even carry candies with me."

    Xu Boyan pulled out a bunch of White Rabbit Creamy Candies from his pocket, stuffed them into Lu Qingyi¡¯s pocket, and unwrapped one to place by her lips.

    As long as he thought it was something Lu Qingyi might need, he would carry it with him.

    Now, he always carried candies in his pocket. Kids liked candy, and he wanted her to be able to enjoy some whenever she wanted.

    Lu Qingyi smiled, such men were really hard to come by.

    And she just so happened to have met one.

    "The factory is working on a lollipop version of the White Rabbit Creamy Candy."

    Xu Boyan gently ruffled Lu Qingyi¡¯s hair as he said.

    He knew Lu Qingyi quite liked lollipops. In fact, she wasn¡¯t fond of lollipops, but the sensation of biting on the stick.

    "Xu Boyan, I¡¯m lucky to have you."

    Lu Qingyi gave a slight smile, Xu Boyan was a great man, he was good to her.

    It felt as though the love she lacked in the past was now all being made up for through Xu Boyan.

    "The candy still lacks a name, want to give it a suggest one, kiddo?"

    Xu Boyan grinned as he looked down at Lu Qingyi.

    The candy was made for Lu Qingyi, a candy unique to her. He wanted Lu Qingyi to name it.

    As far as Xu Boyan was concerned, all that mattered was that Lu Qingyi was happy.

    Lu Qingyi shook her head. "You pick."

    "Professor Hardrick is certainly more gifted in that area than me, a mere mortal."

    Xu Boyan laughed softly.

    That was a phrase netizens often used to praise Professor Harderland.

    People compared Lu Qingyi to an immortal and themselves to mortals. The phrase "Professor Harderland is certainly more talented than us mere mortals" was frequently quoted.

    "How about ¡¯QiPoint¡¯?"

    Lu Qingyi proposed.

    "What¡¯s the meaning behind it?"

    The name did have a nice ring to it.

    "QiPoint, it sounds like ¡¯starting point¡¯. The White Rabbit Creamy Candy could be considered as our beginning, also our ¡¯starting point¡¯."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s lips slowly formed a gentle smile.

 Chapter 188 Lu Qingyi: Isnâ€™t this a book?_1

    Chapter 188: 188 Lu Qingyi: Isn¡¯t this a book?_1"Xu Boyan, meeting you is the luckiest thing to have ever happened to me. To the world, you are one person; but to me, you are my whole world."

    Lu Qingyi tightly held Xu Boyan¡¯s hand, her eyes filled with sincerity.

    Before she met Xu Boyan, the little love she had in her world was from her grandmother.

    She thought the world was dark with very little light, only to realize that was when she was alone.

    After meeting Xu Boyan, she felt there was light in her world.

    "Silly girl, I should be the one saying those words."

    Xu Boyan gently rubbed the girl¡¯s head, his voice filled with indulgence and tenderness.

    "If life is a two-way street, I will hold your hand tightly and never let you get lost."

    Xu Boyan suddenly knelt on one knee, a small ring in his hand. He looked up at Lu Qingyi, his eyes filled with affection, tenderness, and anticipation.

    In his life, he was committed only to Lu Qingyi.

    With just one glance, Lu Qingyi recognized the brand of the diamond ring in Xu Boyan¡¯s hand, Darry Ring, commonly known as DR ring.

    The implication was great, symbolizing a one-of-a-kind true love, a lifelong commitment.

    The ring was special, only purchasable by men with their identification and only customized once in a lifetime, given to the person they loved most.

    The design of the DR diamond ring was simple, not ostentatiously decorated.

    Lu Qingyi covered her mouth, incredulously looking at the ring Xu Boyan held up.

    No matter how beautiful or expensive other diamond rings were, they couldn¡¯t compare to the emotional and reassuring DR diamond ring.

    "Young lady, can I have your hand? I won¡¯t lose it. I will never let go of your hand in this lifetime."

    Still kneeling, Xu Boyan gently raised the corner of his lips, speaking to Lu Qingyi.

    He had prepared the diamond ring for several days but hadn¡¯t found the right opportunity. Today didn¡¯t seem appropriate either, but Xu Boyan felt it matched the atmosphere.

    There were no flowers, no balloons, no applause, no firecrackers, no cheering...

    Yet, Lu Qingyi felt it was the best arrangement.

    She slowly extended her right hand, biting her lip, a cross between a laugh and a cry.

    She was laughing because she was happy, and crying because she was touched.

    Xu Boyan placed the ring on Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand, the fit was just right.

    "It¡¯s beautiful."

    Lu Qingyi held her finger in front of her eyes, looking at the ring in the light.

    It was a bit shiny, very pretty.

    "If you like it, can you go home with me to meet my parents?"

    Xu Boyan stood up, his arm around Lu Qingyi¡¯s shoulder as he spoke.

    When one truly likes someone they want to introduce her to their parents, they want to introduce her to their friends, they want the whole world to know.

    Xu Boyan truly wanted everyone to know: Lu Qingyi was his, Xu Boyan¡¯s.

    "Will they like me?"

    Lu Qingyi lowered her head, speaking in a soft voice.

    Before her affection for Xu Boyan grew deep, she didn¡¯t care what his parents thought of her.

    But now that she genuinely loved Xu Boyan, she also cared about his parents¡¯ opinions of her.

    She was afraid Xu Boyan¡¯s parents wouldn¡¯t like her.

    She wasn¡¯t very likable, even her own parents never liked her, why would someone else¡¯s parents like her?

    "Of course. My girl is so outstanding and so pretty. No one wouldn¡¯t like her."

    Xu Boyan gently ruffled Lu Qingyi¡¯s hair, bending down to give her a kiss.

    Lu Qingyi held Xu Boyan¡¯s hand tightly, biting her lip without speaking.

    She would not deny her excellence, and certainly not deny her beauty.

    But, despite her excellence and beauty, she couldn¡¯t win over Lu Yao and Yao Meishu.

    "No rush, tell me when you¡¯re ready."

    Xu Boyan laughed lightly, he could see Lu Qingyi¡¯s unease.

    Although she was always arrogant, he had never seen such an emotional side of her.

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    Lu Qingyi smiled, acknowledging that this man always considered her feelings.

    ¡ª¡ª

    When Lu Qingyi arrived at school the next day and walked into the classroom, Ren Changming¡¯s gaze immediately fell on her.

    He was flustered about the events of the previous day and wanted to ask Lu Qingyi about it, but realized he didn¡¯t have her contact details.

    "Qingyi, why weren¡¯t you here yesterday? Skipping class on the first day?"

    Upon seeing Lu Qingyi, Li Xianya expressed her urgency.

    She had to admire Lu Qingyi for skipping class on the first day. Except for Lu Qingyi, everyone else had attended.

    Failing a subject in university isn¡¯t just about passing the exam or not, if a professor holds a grudge against you, your score could be reduced.

    If you don¡¯t have enough credits, you could be held back and even risk not graduating.

    "I didn¡¯t feel like coming."

    Lu Qingyi casually found a seat and sat down, her response was incredibly nonchalant.

    While attending class, people generally brought their books. Yet, Lu Qingyi was an exception, she only held a romance novel with a somewhat fresh style on the cover.

    "Don¡¯t you bring books?"

    After seeing the romance novel in Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand, Li Xianya asked.

    Her hands were filled with medical books while Lu Qingyi only had a romance novel in hers.

    "Isn¡¯t this a book?"

    Lu Qingyi placed the romance novel on the table, cocking her chin in its direction.

    Li Xianya:"..."

    Well, it was a book indeed. A romance novel was also a book.

    Li Xianya glanced at the name on the cover, "You are the joy of youth," and her lips twitched involuntarily.

    Hehe...

    "Professor Wei is very strict, he has an iron face and is impartial. If he knew you skipped class on the first day, who knows what would happen."

    Li Xianya said with a light sigh, somewhat sympathetically looking at Lu Qingyi.

    What she didn¡¯t tell Lu Qingyi was that Wei Song didn¡¯t come to school yesterday either.

    Anyway, it was said that Professor Wei was the hardest to get along with and the most feared professor in the Medical School.

    Without comparison.

    Lu Qingyi: "Oh."

    She didn¡¯t feel that Wei Song was impartial or strict, rather, she felt Wei Song seemed quite subservient.

    Wei Song: "..."

    No, it wasn¡¯t that he was subservient, it was that Professor Lu was too scary.

    Comparatively, he was not that bad. There were other students, who had been lectured by Lu Qingyi, who were more subservient.

    There was no choice, they were too weak. Now, regardless of those who had successful careers or were heads of companies, they didn¡¯t dare to yell and scream when they met Lu Qingyi again.

    University incidents are something no one can forget.

    "How come you¡¯re not worried at all?"

    Li Xianya was unbelievably baffled, people in the medical school hearing Wei Song¡¯s name all felt fear, even if their reactions were not extreme.

    But Lu Qingyi was just too indifferent, right?

    No emotions at all, horrifyingly composed.

 Chapter 189 is really beautiful_1

    Chapter 189: 189 is really beautiful_1"Let me secretly share a secret with you, one that most people don¡¯t know; I learned about it by accident,"

    Li Xianya said as she leaned closer to Lu Qingyi, her voice full of mystery.

    Lu Qingyi: "Hmm?"

    "Actually, Professor Wei was a student of Hardrick when he graduated. He was Lu¡¯s student. Now he might be under the sway of Professor Lu. If you know Hardrick, you know him."

    Li Xianya glanced around before mysteriously leaning close to Lu Qingyi to whisper this.

    Lu Qingyi: "..."

    She already knew what Li Xianya was telling her.

    But was she that intimidating? Surely not?

    "Ugh, why aren¡¯t you surprised at all?"

    Li Xianya pushed Lu Qingyi slightly. From Lu Qingyi¡¯s expression, she couldn¡¯t detect even a hint of surprise.

    Her expression hadn¡¯t changed at all.

    Lu Qingyi: "I already knew."

    She would never be surprised by something she already knew.

    And she wouldn¡¯t be overly surprised by things she didn¡¯t know.

    Because there¡¯s simply no need for that.

    "Qingyi, what did Professor Wei want with you yesterday?"

    Ren Changming sat in the back row, watching the girl speaking. He had been hesitating about whether to come forward.

    He finally couldn¡¯t contain his curiosity and came up to Lu Qingyi to ask. Sear?h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Was Wei Song¡¯s ¡¯Professor Lu¡¯ the other day serious or a mistake?

    He suddenly remembered something from military training. It seemed that Wei Song and Lu Qingyi knew each other before, and they seemed to get along well.

    So, what was their relationship?

    Lu Qingyi: "Just a small matter."

    Indeed, to her it was a small matter.

    "I knew it! You weren¡¯t scared at all! So, you skipped class yesterday because Professor Wei wanted to see you, huh?"

    Li Xianya acted as if she had just realized something. She¡¯d been wondering why Lu Qingyi hadn¡¯t seemed scared at all. So it turns out, her absence from class had something to do with Wei Song.

    Lu Qingyi gave a nonchalant look at Li Xianya, but didn¡¯t say anything more.

    Even if she didn¡¯t attend for an entire semester, Wei Song wouldn¡¯t dare deduct her credits or comment any further.

    "Qingyi..."

    Before Ren Changming could continue, he noticed the ring on Lu Qingyi¡¯s finger.

    His heart clenched suddenly, and waves of emotion rolled through him.

    The ring.

    "Hmm?"

    Lu Qingyi was engrossed in her novel, her expression intense.

    Her right hand was exposed in the open air, and the ring on it was particularly striking.

    "My god, Qingyi, did your boyfriend propose to you?"

    Li Xianya looked excitedly at Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand. She was shocked, her mouth wide open and her whole body stunned.

    She knew Lu Qingyi had a boyfriend who loved her very much, but she had never met him.

    She was just starting college, and she had already been proposed to. Wasn¡¯t that too wonderful?

    When they were in high school, their headteacher often said not to rush into relationships, and once they got into university, they were free to date however they wanted.

    But in truth? Most people¡¯s boyfriends were carryovers from high school. The university didn¡¯t match you up with anyone, so if you wanted to find a boyfriend, you had to do it yourself, right?

    Ugh, she was so envious of those who had started dating in high school, got engaged, and married in college. Everything for them just lined up beautifully.

    "You could say that."

    Lu Qingyi nodded a little. Xu Boyan hadn¡¯t explicitly said it was for a proposal because she wasn¡¯t at that age yet.

    She looked at the ring on her hand and gently smiled, her laugh soft and sweet.

    Because it was from Xu Boyan.

    "A DR diamond ring. Your boyfriend must really love you. This ring is particularly popular; a man can only custom-make one using his identity card once in his lifetime. The meaning is, he can only truly love one person in his life."

    Li Xianya couldn¡¯t wait to examine the diamond ring on Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand. As she spoke, she tried to decipher the inscriptions on the ring.

    She had heard about this ring a long time ago, and naturally had been longing for it.

    Not to mention her, almost all girls hope that the man they love can custom-make a DR diamond ring for them.

    Just for peace of mind.

    "Yes, I¡¯m aware."

    A gentle smile spread across Lu Qingyi¡¯s lips; it was a sweet, blissful smile.

    She knew, and therefore, she was very joyful.

    "Can I have a closer look?"

    Li Xianya¡¯s eyes were filled with curiosity. She was eager to see what the legendary DR diamond ring looked like.

    "Sure."

    Lu Qingyi took off the ring.

    "Is this from the ¡¯With you¡¯ series?"

    Li Xianya held the ring up, and asked.

    The ring was really beautiful.

    The ring looked like two hands holding each other, one with a pink gem, the other with a white one. They reflected and enhanced each other, making the ring look incredibly beautiful and romantic.

    Li Xianya thought that all girls would like such a design, right?

    "Yes, it is."

    Lu Qingyi nodded, although she preferred the Princess series more because she found it simpler.

    But this one was a gift from Xu Boyan, so she also liked it very much.

    The thing she liked most was not the ring, but the person who gave her the ring.

    When you truly like someone, you would like whatever they gave you, and you would be happy.

    Even if it¡¯s just a greeting card, it would still bring you immense joy.

    But when you don¡¯t like someone, you only care about the expensive gifts they present.

    "It¡¯s really beautiful."

    Li Xianya looked at Lu Qingyi with envious eyes.

    She didn¡¯t envy those who received a 10-carat diamond ring from their boyfriends but rather those who received a DR diamond ring.

    Because only those were truly loved by their boyfriends.

    Li Xianya had always thought that even if her boyfriend only gifted her a DR necklace worth a few thousand, it would be better than a diamond ring worth hundreds of thousands.

    Because a DR diamond ring can only be custom-made once in a lifetime, while those big diamond rings can be bought as long as one has money.

    It¡¯s just not the same.

    "You will have one too, in the future."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s gaze was gentle.

    She believed that every girl would eventually meet a boyfriend who would spoil and pamper her.

    She herself used to not believe in this, but ever since she met Xu Boyan, she¡¯s been convinced.

    Because Xu Boyan always showered her with warmth and doting. She would naturally smile every time she thought of him.

    "Have both of your parents met each other yet?"

    Ren Changming asked casually.

    The mother and daughter-in-law relationship has always been the most difficult to handle since ancient times. He suddenly wondered what they would do if the boy¡¯s parents didn¡¯t like Lu Qingyi, or vice versa.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s face changed slightly. She looked at Ren Changming with a cold gaze, "What¡¯s it to you?"

    She hated it when others brought up her parents, especially in such situations.

    Yes, many people say that a marriage blessed by both parents is a happy one.

    But Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t believe that.

    She firmly believed that a happy marriage was possible even without parental blessings.

    Lu Yao and Yao Meishu will never bless her marriage.

 Chapter 190: I heard that there is a particularly cool girl in the medical college_1

    Chapter 190: I heard that there is a particularly cool girl in the medical college_1At least they weren¡¯t mocking her or advising her to break up. That could be considered decent.

    The only opinion she cared about was Xu Boyan¡¯s parents. Lu Yao and Yao Meishu, were never within her scope of consideration.

    She had already moved out of her registered residential address to live with her grandmother. When her grandmother passed away, she was the only one left on the household registration book.

    She didn¡¯t need to seek the opinions of Lu Yao or Yao Meishu for what she wanted to do.

    She wouldn¡¯t pull any clich¨¦d stunts like from a novel, such as stealing the household registration book to get married or having her parents register the marriage without her knowledge.

    Ren Changming finally saw Lu Qingyi¡¯s expression change and was slightly stunned: "A marriage not blessed by parents is an unhappy one."

    He thought it was Xu Boyan¡¯s parents who disliked Lu Qingyi, or disagreed with their marriage.

    "Parents? Are they worthy?"

    Lu Qingyi sneered, causally tapping her fingers on the table, her expression particularly cold.

    Lu Yao and Yao Meishu didn¡¯t measure up.

    "Even if he likes you, it won¡¯t matter if his parents don¡¯t like you, the relationship with your mother-in-law will be challenging. Yes, he likes you now, but can you guarantee that he will always like you? Can you ensure that he will always be on your side?"

    Ren Changming didn¡¯t understand what Lu Qingyi meant and started to provide unsolicited advice. He misunderstood it to mean Xu Boyan¡¯s parents didn¡¯t like Lu Qingyi.

    He never considered that Lu Qingyi never had a good relationship with her own parents. When Lu Qingyi said her parents weren¡¯t worthy, she meant her own parents.

    "Ren Changming, how can you talk that way?"

    Li Xianya slapped the table and said, looking quite annoyed.

    Could a man who could afford to buy Lu Qingyi a DR diamond ring not handle his parents?

    And even if parents didn¡¯t like her, what did it matter? She wasn¡¯t going to live with them after getting married, right?

    In this day and age, many mother-in-laws don¡¯t like their daughters-in-law, yet those couples still love each other and maintain a good relationship.

    This kind of relationship ultimately depends on the attitude of the man.

    Lu Qingyi is such a remarkable woman, her choice wouldn¡¯t be bad.

    Ren Changming: "I¡¯m just telling the truth."

    "Since when it¡¯s your business?"

    Lu Qingyi leisurely turned the pages of her novel, looking down, a cold smirk on her lips.

    How hilarious.

    How she lives her life now and in the future, was her business, it had nothing to do with Ren Changming.

    "Exactly, what¡¯s it to you?"

    Li Xianya pouted, looking at Ren Changming.

    Ren Changming felt somewhat awkward. He glanced at Lu Qingyi, then returned to his seat.

    He was only trying to care about Lu Qingyi.

    ¡ª¡ª

    "Hey, have you heard? During military training, a female student from the medical school was absent the whole time, she didn¡¯t even apply for leave."

    "I know, I heard she knocked down their drill instructor."

    "And did you hear she practically pulled their class from last to first place single-handedly?"

    "I hear she¡¯s incredibly impressive."

    "I have a friend in the medical school who says that girl is stunning."

    "Right, right, right, she¡¯s gorgeous, has great temperament, and she¡¯s super capable."

    "I heard she declared in school that she¡¯d watch over their department. If there¡¯s any dissatisfaction, people should go to her."

    "Oh my goodness, I want to get on her good side too."

    "..."

    A group of girls were chatting in the pavilion at Beijing University.

    Their conversation centered around a girl in the medical school.

    Lu Jiayue was seated amongst them, quietly engrossed in an English book, reading with great concentration.

    She didn¡¯t say a word, just focused on her own book.

    "Jiayue, stop being so diligent, chat with us."

    A short-haired girl snatched the English book from Lu Jiayue¡¯s hands.

    She looked at Lu Jiayue with a pitiful expression.

    Jiayue was someone amicable, extremely popular at Beijing University, as she had been in high school without Lu Qingyi.

    She was well-loved at Beijing University, always quiet, always smiling, excelled academically, and had a good character.

    "Hey, you are already so good at studying. Stop always burying your head in books."

    Another girl with a ponytail also remarked.

    People who could get into Beijing University were definitely good students. Their grades were very good too, but paled in comparison to Lu Jiayue.

    "What can we chat about?"

    Lu Jiayue asked with a gentle and pleasant voice.

    She was an English major, mainly learning English. Her spoken English and pronunciation were great, fluent and accurate.

    She had registered Literature as her secondary major, something related to text.

    Unsuccessful in getting into Hardrick, Jiayue harbored some resentment.

    "We can gossip and stuff."

    Gossiping was the biggest hobby of girls.

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    Everything could be a topic of conversation.

    "I don¡¯t quite get it."

    Lu Jiayue gently shook her head.

    All her focus was on reading and studying, she didn¡¯t pay attention to the gossip.

    She wanted to surpass Lu Qingyi, and to stand before Lu Qingyi more dazzlingly one day.

    She found that without Lu Qingyi around, all her light had returned. Lu Qingyi was her destined nemesis.

    "You, you, you, all you know is studying. You could have gone to Hardrick, but decided to come to Beijing University."

    The girl holding onto Lu Jiayue¡¯s arm sighed.

    "I like Beijing University."

    Lu Jiayue smiled gently.

    She didn¡¯t tell anyone that she couldn¡¯t go to Hardrick. In fact, she stated that she loved Beijing University, and it was always the university she wanted to attend.

    "So silly."

    The girl rubbed Lu Jiayue¡¯s head and said.

    Their primary goal initially was Hardrick, but lacked the capability to go.

    Lu Jiayue¡¯s scores were good enough, incredibly she didn¡¯t apply to Hardrick, instead she decided on Beijing University.

    They thought Lu Jiayue was unbelievably silly.

    "There¡¯s nothing silly about it, I like Beijing University, so my choice is Beijing University."

    Lu Jiayue shook her head lightly, a soft smile on her face.

    She spoke as if telling the truth.

    "Let¡¯s skip this topic."

    "Yeah, let¡¯s move on."

    "Let¡¯s talk about that girl we mentioned from the medical school."

    The topic on Lu Jiayue ended there.

    Medical school?

    For some reason, hearing these two words, the first person Jiayue thought of was Lu Qingyi.

    Because Lu Qingyi was in the medical school too.

    "What girl?"

    Lu Jiayue blinked her eyes, looking confused.

    She was too engrossed in her book earlier and didn¡¯t catch what her friends were talking about.

    "There is a girl in the medical school who is quite impressive."

    The short-haired girl, Xia Kexin, mentioned.

 Chapter 191Lu Jiayue: My sister is very pretty_1

    Chapter 191: 191Lu Jiayue: My sister is very pretty_1When she mentioned that unknown girl, her eyes were gleaming. It couldn¡¯t be helped, she felt an intense admiration for her just from hearing about her.

    Both attractive and cool, these kinds of girls are very popular with other girls.

    Cool?

    With the mention of this word, the first person that popped into Lu Jiayue¡¯s mind was Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi was also very cool.

    "Didn¡¯t you guys focus on handsome boys? Why are you shifting the topic to beautiful girls now?"

    Lu Jiayue asked lightly with a small chuckle, knowing their preferred topics since she¡¯d become familiar with these girls.

    She wasn¡¯t that interested in handsome boys, and none of them are as attractive as Xu Boyan.

    After seeing Xu Boyan, Lu Jiayue found that those guys who she previously thought were quite good looking, now seemed far from handsome.

    They really fell short when compared to Xu Boyan.

    "Mainly because these beauties are good looking."

    The ponytailed girl Liang Yingying said, her eyes sparkling.

    She truly believed that in this world, once a woman became handsome, it essentially had nothing to do with men anymore.

    "How handsome?"

    Lu Jiayue laughed lightly.

    The image of Lu Qingyi¡¯s face suddenly surfaced in her mind.

    That icy-beautiful face and short hair style indeed looked very cool, although she was somewhat reluctant to admit it.

    "Anyway, I heard she¡¯s so handsome that even the instructor is no match for her. She comes and goes as she pleases during military training, and the instructor doesn¡¯t dare to question her. In the shooting competition, she propelled their department from the last place to the first, single-handedly. She announced that she would take care of their department, looking very cool."

    Liang Yingying spoke, resting her chin on her clasped hands.

    Some men think that if a woman dislikes another woman, it¡¯s often due to jealousy, but they don¡¯t realize that women tend to prefer pretty women more than men do.

    Especially those women who are both handsome and cool, they are especially popular amongst girls.

    "She seems amazing, do you know her name?"

    Lu Jiayue asked.

    Though she commented that this girl seems amazing, she didn¡¯t feel much about it.

    Taking care of the class.

    The image of Lu Qingyi again surged into her mind, Lu Qingyi used to take special care of the 20th class back at the senior high school.

    And now, Lu Qingyi is also in the medical school.

    "Don¡¯t know, my friend didn¡¯t tell me."

    Everything was hearsay.

    It just sounded incredibly cool.

    "Ah, class is about to start, let¡¯s go."

    Lu Jiayue glanced at her wrist watch and calmly spoke.

    The girls got up and began heading toward the classroom.

    Luo Jia walked around the corner with her books and collided head-on with Lu Jiayue.

    "Hey, don¡¯t you look where you¡¯re going?"

    "Jiayue, are you okay?"

    "Watch where you¡¯re going!"

    The girls supported Lu Jiayue, turning their gaze to Luo Jia.

    "I¡¯m okay, it was my fault."

    Lu Jiayue shook her head. She bent slightly to pick up Luo Jia¡¯s books that had dropped to the ground.

    "Jiayue, you¡¯re just too kind-hearted."

    "Hey, aren¡¯t you going to apologize?"

    "Unbelievable."

    The girls looked at Luo Jia somewhat dissatisfied.

    Luo Jia didn¡¯t make a move, she just quietly watched Lu Jiayue picking up her books from the ground.

    The moment she bumped into someone earlier, she was about to apologize but got silent the moment she heard Lu Jiayue¡¯s name.

    "Luo Jia, here are your books, are you okay?"

    Lu Jiayue handed her the collected books, her voice filled with concern.

    Luo Jia received the books but remained silent.

    "Hey, what¡¯s wrong with you? Not only do you not apologize, when Jiayue helps you pick up your books, you can¡¯t even say a thank you?"

    Xia Kexin was immediately dissatisfied and stepped forward, confronting Luo Jia.

    She had no manners at all.

    "Exactly, she has no manners."

    "Are you mute, can¡¯t you speak?"

    "Pretentious."

    Luo Jia hugged the books closer and shot Lu Jiayue a glance; her tone was far from pleasant.

    Within just a few days of arriving at Beijing University, a lot of people became familiar with Lu Jiayue¡¯s name; she was as gentle, understanding, and kind-hearted as ever.

    Luo Jia knew Lu Jiayue¡¯s true colors, and found it quite sickening.

    Lu Jiayue was all show.

    She just couldn¡¯t understand, how could Lu Qingyi, such a good person, have such a hypocritical sister like Lu Jiayue?

    "Luo Jia, can¡¯t we get along?"

    Lu Jiayue asked, seeming a bit aggrieved.

    "Can you get along well with your sister?"

    Luo Jia asked. Her heart sided with Lu Qingyi, and if Lu Jiayue could maintain good relations with Lu Qingyi, she would naturally get along well with Lu Jiayue.

    Lu Jiayue¡¯s expression changed slightly.

    "Hey, what do you mean by that?"

    "Jiayue is such a good person, you¡¯re just jealous."

    "Apologize to Jiayue."

    "Hypocrite."

    Luo Jia dropped two words and walked past Lu Jiayue.

    She was in the Math Department.

    If she¡¯d known Lu Jiayue was going to attend Beijing University, she wouldn¡¯t have chosen it. Seeing Lu Jiayue just made her feel nauseous. S~ea??h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    It seems like studying medicine isn¡¯t too bad either; if she had chosen the medical school, she could have kept Lu Qingyi and Jiang Yumeng company.

    "Jiayue, who was that?"

    Xia Kexin asked, watching Luo Jia¡¯s retreating figure.

    Lu Jiayue surely knew Luo Jia.

    "A high school classmate."

    Lu Jiayue replied, letting out a light sigh.

    "Luo Jia, right?"

    Xia Kexin asked. She was figuring something out in her mind.

    Lu Jiayue nodded: "Yeah."

    Hearing Xia Kexin ask like this, she felt a bit delighted.

    Xia Kexin had an extremely capable older brother.

    "By the way, Jiayue you have a sister? Why didn¡¯t you tell us before?"

    Liang Yingying asked curiously.

    Lu Jiayue was so beautiful, had such good grades, and such a gentle personality, her sister must be outstanding too, right?

    "My sister...nevermind, it¡¯s better not to say it."

    Lu Jiayue stopped halfway, looking like she wanted to say more but couldn¡¯t. She sighed lightly, seeming distressed.

    "Come on, tell us, we won¡¯t spread it."

    Xia Kexin was also curious. According to Lu Jiayue¡¯s words, it seemed like her sister was quite bad.

    "She¡¯s really good academically, it¡¯s just that her personality is too bad, she has a temper."

    Lu Jiayue really wanted to bad-mouth Lu Qingyi, but she knew she couldn¡¯t make it too obvious.

    She spoke with a light laugh, her voice overlaid with seeming affection towards her sister.

    "It¡¯s personality complement."

    Xia Kexin patted Lu Jiayue¡¯s shoulder.

    For two sisters, one to be gentle and the other fiery, seemed pretty normal.

    Lu Jiayue didn¡¯t say a thing, only smiled.

    "Your sister must be very beautiful, right?"

    Liang Yingying asked as she held onto Lu Jiayue¡¯s hand.

    Lu Jiayue: "Yeah, my sister is really beautiful."

    Lu Qingyi was beautiful, so beautiful that she was jealous.

    Lu Jiayue lowered her head, biting her lip slightly. Lu Qingyi¡¯s face flashed through her mind.

    Beautiful and icy.

 Chapter 192 children, hands will hurt_1

    Chapter 192: 192 children, hands will hurt_1Lu Qingyi appeared at the entrance of Beijing University, emanating an aura that screamed "stay away."

    Frighteningly cold.

    Quite a number of people in the Beijing University campus stealthily watched Lu Qingyi, but they didn¡¯t dare to outrightly display their curiosity.

    The girl was attractive, just a shame she was so unapproachable.

    "Sister, why are you here?"

    Lu Jiayue and a few sisters returned from eating outside of the school, and upon seeing Lu Qingyi standing at the school entrance, she was taken aback.

    At this moment, Lu Qingyi¡¯s aura was remarkably daunting, causing Lu Jiayue to have an unsettling premonition.

    "As for Xia Kexin?"

    Lu Qingyi ignored Lu Jiayue and instead approached Xia Kexin, hands in her pockets, her demeanor unusually frosty.

    "Ah."

    Xia Kexin was slightly dazed as she looked at Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi was really cool, so cold, and appeared quite handsome.

    "Sister, do you know Kexin too? "

    Even though Lu Qingyi brushed her off, Lu Jiayue didn¡¯t show any signs of embarrassment, seizing Xia Kexin¡¯s hand and asking.

    Her voice was softly gentle; it didn¡¯t bear any hostility.

    "Do we even know each other well?"

    Lu Qingyi glanced at Lu Jiayue disdainfully, her voice chilling to the bone.

    Lu Jiayue: "Sister..."

    She bit her lip gently, a look of sadness and loss painted across her face.

    Her eyelashes trembled barely perceptibly, displaying an image of pitiful vulnerability.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s words left her with a deep sense of rejection. She had initiated conversation and even called Lu Qingyi sister voluntarily, yet Lu Qingyi returned her efforts with a cold shoulder.

    "You know Luo Jia, don¡¯t you?"

    Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t pay heed to Lu Jiayue¡¯s pretended hurt. She set her gaze on Xia Kexin¡¯s face, her voice as icy as ever.

    She lightly curled her lips, her eyes glinting with a biting intensity.

    She didn¡¯t come here for Lu Jiayue; she came for Xia Kexin.

    "Sister, did you come here looking for Luo Jia? I know my ways are wrong but please don¡¯t ignore me, okay?"

    Lu Jiayue moved to hold Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand, but Lu Qingyi easily dodged it. Her voice was full of grievance, her eyes swelled with tears.

    "Lu Jiayue, don¡¯t you think you¡¯re overdoing it? Don¡¯t you get tired of all this? Have you not learned your lesson yet?"

    Lu Qingyi stared at Lu Jiayue, quietly curling her lips in subtle mockery.

    Her favorite place and person, Hardrick, whom she was unable to meet because of her own actions. Doesn¡¯t she feel any regret whatsoever?

    "Sister..."

    Lu Jiayue was distressed. sea??h th§× N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "Jiayue is a kind-hearted person, don¡¯t bully her. You were seeking me, right? I¡¯m Xia Kexin."

    As soon as Lu Qingyi had mentioned Luo Jia¡¯s name, Xia Kexin understood Lu Qingyi¡¯s motive.

    She had instructed someone to beat up Luo Jia, announcing her name in the process. Lu Qingyi must be here because of Luo Jia¡¯s assault.

    Lu Qingyi curved her lips, reserving a hint of a smile, "Good point."

    She raised her hand, pulling her hair into a knot with the hair tie in her hand. A crooked smile appeared at the corner of her mouth, filled with defiance.

    "I was the one who ordered them to assault Luo Jia. Are you planning to take her place?"

    Xia Kexin laughed and responded, finding Lu Qingyi really cool, an impression she quite liked.

    A girl from Jin City, she was aware. A boring, small town. Xia Kexin wasn¡¯t afraid that Lu Qingyi could do anything to her.

    She didn¡¯t despise individuals from small towns, she simply knew that Lu Qingyi wouldn¡¯t afford to mess with her.

    "You think I wouldn¡¯t dare?"

    Upon seeing Xia Kexin¡¯s expression, Lu Qingyi instantly understood Xia Kexin¡¯s mindset.

    "There¡¯s nothing in this world which I, Lu Qingyi, do not dare to do."

    Lu Qingyi subtly flexed her hand.

    Her words were exceptionally arrogant, without any intention to curb her audaciousness.

    Indeed, she was never afraid of anyone. She wouldn¡¯t even be afraid of death. What else could scare her?

    "Youngster, be careful. You could hurt yourself."

    Boyan Xu, who no one knew for how long had been standing behind Lu Qingyi, grabbed her hand and softly spoke.

    Lu Qingyi originally didn¡¯t have any plans to come to school today, but after getting a call, she immediately got into her car and drove here.

    She seemed to be in quite a hurry, stomping the accelerator to the floor. He was afraid that Lu Qingyi would be too impulsive, so he decided to follow her.

    Fortunately, the car was equipped with a GPS tracking system, otherwise he wouldn¡¯t have known that Lu Qingyi was at Beijing University.

    "How did you get here?"

    Lu Qingyi retracted her antagonistic facade, looking at Xu Boyan and asked.

    When she was in Xu Boyan¡¯s presence, her normal abrasive demeanour would soften considerably.

    "Afraid you¡¯ll get hurt."

    Xu Boyan held Lu Qingyi from behind, his chin rested on her shoulder, his voice filled with affection.

    He was never concerned about anything other than her safety. Even if Lu Qingyi chose to engage in illegal activities, he could still help her to overcome these difficulties.

    The only thing that he feared was Lu Qingyi getting hurt. This, he couldn¡¯t tolerate.

    The instant Xu Boyan appeared, the few girls surrounding him were all stupefied.

    What the... How could he be this handsome?

    A pair of beautiful people. This combination was pleasing to the eye.

    "Xu Boyan."

    Watching Xu Boyan holding Lu Qingyi, Lu Jiayue felt an unbearable pain in her heart.

    What right did Lu Qingyi have?

    "Stand aside and watch. I¡¯ll finish soon."

    Lu Qingyi pushed aside Xu Boyan, she turned around to face Xu Boyan, then shifted her gaze back onto Xia Kexin.

    She had previously stated that, she¡¯d cover up for class 20¡¯s students. Xia Kexin bullying Luo Jia was simply intolerable.

    She was going to settle this score personally.

    "Okay."

    Xu Boyan reached out and rubbed Lu Qingyi¡¯s head, then took a few steps back.

    As long as there were no uncertain variables involved, he would indulge anything Lu Qingyi wanted to do.

    His girl, he would spoil her forever.

    "What are you planning?"

    Xia Kexin involuntarily retreated a few steps, watching Lu Qingyi closing in on her.

    She was a bit alarmed, Lu Qingyi¡¯s eyes were too cold.

    Without uttering a word, Lu Qingyi slowly raised her leg and swiftly drove her knee into Xia Kexin, extracting a great amount of strength.

    Xia Kexin immediately fell to her knees, holding her breath in shock.

    Painful, excruciatingly so.

    Before Xia Kexin and a couple of other girls could react, Lu Qingyi gave her a forceful kick to the stomach.

    She stomped on her with force, causing Xia Kexin to change color.

    "Ah!"

    Xia Kexin screamed, looking at Lu Qingyi aghast.

    "Sister, what are you doing?"

    Lu Jiayue¡¯s eyes widened, she put her hand out attempting to grab Lu Qingyi.

    Without any hesitation, Lu Qingyi gave Lu Jiayue a kick.

    Lu Jiayue fell to the ground, tears welled up in her eyes. Grasping her stomach, she looked at Lu Qingyi pathetically.

    "Sister, it hurts..."

    Her tears instantly flowed down, her lips clenched tightly, she looked utterly downcast.

    "This is what happens to those who mess with me."

    Lu Qingyi casually glanced at Lu Jiayue, then looked around and said.

    She didn¡¯t intentionally hide herself from Xu Boyan, it was only that when she saw Xu Boyan, her temper calmed a lot.

 Chapter 193 I prefer to work with my hands _1

    Chapter 193: 193 I prefer to work with my hands _1Lu Qingyi made her point clear.

    "Sister, I am your younger sister..."

    Lu Jiayue looked at Lu Qingyi with a particularly aggrieved expression, her voice soft and weak.

    She clenched her fist so tightly that her nails were dug into her flesh.

    She and Lu Qingyi were the ones who shared a blood bond, yet Lu Qingyi was siding with outsiders. She felt completely humiliated.

    Especially that kick from Lu Qingyi, she showed no regard for their relationship.

    "Have you ever treated me as your sister?"

    Lu Qingyi lightly raised her eyebrows, staring at Lu Jiayue coldly.

    If Lu Jiayue had shown even a hint of sisterly affection, she would not have been so cold towards her.

    "Remember, I¡¯m Luo Jia¡¯s protector."

    Lu Qingyi lowered her gaze and spoke to Xia Kexin, who was lying on the ground.

    The person she decided to protect would always be protected.

    Thinking of Luo Jia still lying in the hospital bed with an IV drip, Lu Qingyi¡¯s face became even colder.

    "Do you know who I am?"

    Xia Kexin, trampled under Lu Qingyi¡¯s foot, bit her lip and asked. She was confident enough to confront Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi countered, "Do you know who I am?"

    When she was doing something, she never cared about who the other person was. If someone displeased her, no matter who they were, she would dismiss them without a second thought.

    Even if she couldn¡¯t bear the consequences, Lu Qingyi would never compromise easily.

    Xia Kexin: "..."

    "Do you know why Lu Jiayue is at Beijing University?"

    Lu Qingyi looked down at Xia Kexin, her expression very cold.

    Lu Jiayue sat on the ground, she instantly became a little flustered and looked at Lu Qingyi with wide eyes.

    Her top choice was Hadrick University and her dream school was Hadrick as well, but she ended up at Beijing University because she was not accepted by Hadrick.

    As to why she was not accepted, Lu Jiayue didn¡¯t know the reason herself. When she asked, people told her she simply didn¡¯t meet their requirements.

    Didn¡¯t meet the requirements?

    Lu Jiayue soon realized that she must have offended someone, yet she had no idea who that might be.

    Did Lu Qingyi know something?

    "Why?"

    Xia Kexin asked involuntarily.

    "Jiayue likes Beijing University, that¡¯s why she came."

    Having asked why, Xia Kexin quickly said.

    Asking why was completely reflexive.

    Lu Qingyi raised her eyebrow, "Liking Beijing University?"

    She looked at Lu Jiayue with a look that was both smile and non-smile. Her eyes sparkled with mirth, whether it was mockery or something else, Lu Jiayue couldn¡¯t tell.

    "Yes, sister, don¡¯t you think Beijing University is great? The environment is nice and the food is tasty, it¡¯s very beautiful. I really like Beijing University."

    Lu Jiayue slowly curved the corners of her lips, she spoke while looking at Lu Qingyi with a smile.

    Her voice was full of affection for Beijing University, sweetly.

    But in her heart, she criticized Beijing University bitterly.

    If she wasn¡¯t rejected by Hadrick, how could she possibly settle for Beijing University? Beijing University was nowhere near as good as Hadrick, which was a top-tier institution.

    What made her most angry was that Lu Jiahao was accepted by Hadrick, but she wasn¡¯t. Her grades were much higher than Lu Jiahao¡¯s. She was once the most likely one in their family to go to Hadrick.

    Unexpectedly, it was Lu Jiahao who went to Hadrick and she could only go to Beijing University.

    "Really? What¡¯s this?"

    Lu Qingyi slowly curved the corners of her lips and pulled a folded white paper from her pocket.

    She held the white paper in her hand, her smile particularly dazzling.

    Lu Jiayue had a bad premonition. She nervously watched Lu Qingyi, biting her lower lip lightly.

    "First choice, Hadrick?"

    Lu Qingyi unfolded the paper and threw it on the ground. Her eyes sparkled with mirth as she looked at Lu Jiayue.

    She was well-prepared. She researched Xia Kexin thoroughly on the way here.

    Naturally, she knew about Xia Kexin¡¯s relationship with Lu Jiayue as well.

    Xia Kexin stood up from the ground, massaging her aching shoulders and back. She glared at Lu Qingyi angrily through gritted teeth.

    She was very ruthless.

    Unfortunately, Xia Kexin was no match for Lu Qingyi, she didn¡¯t have the strength to fight her.

    "Jiayue..."

    Xia Kexin picked up the paper from the ground, her face shocked as she looked at Lu Jiayue.

    The paper was a copy of Lu Jiayue¡¯s university application form, clearly documenting Lu Jiayue¡¯s choices after her college entrance exam.

    First choice, Hadrick.

    Second choice, Hadrick.

    Beijing University was only her third choice. It seemed Lu Jiayue took for granted that she would definitely be accepted by Hadrick and casually filled in Beijing University for her third preference.

    Lu Jiayue didn¡¯t explain it that way. She clearly said that her first choice was always Beijing University, and the university she always wanted to attend was Beijing University.

    She didn¡¯t like Hadrick and never thought about going there.

    "Sister, why are you always against me? I know I performed better than you and got into a better university. You were not convinced. But sister, why do you have to do this? Why do you have to fabricate these things? Why can¡¯t you stand to see me doing well?"

    Lu Jiayue¡¯s heart thumped in her chest, she felt panicked inside. She was looking down originally but then lifted her head. Tears filled her eyes as she looked at Lu Qingyi pitifully.

    Her eyes were filled with grievance, and she clenched her hands tightly.

    Lu Jiayue was shocked. How could Lu Qingyi get a copy of her college application form?

    "I prefer actions."

    Lu Qingyi slightly flexed her fingers, implying that she preferred actions over words.

    Small matters were always dealt with by force.

    "Xu Boyan."

    Lu Qingyi turned her head to look at Xu Boyan and called out softly.

    Xu Boyan?

    Xia Kexin was shocked, she couldn¡¯t believe her eyes as she looked at Lu Qingyi, then at Xu Boyan.

    This Xu Boyan wasn¡¯t... the Xu Boyan, was he?

    While Lu Jiayue was unaware of Xu Boyan¡¯s status in Kyoto, Xia Kexin knew.

    "Kid, what can I do for you?"

    Xu Boyan chuckled, his hands in his pockets, appearing a bit lazy.

    "Remember to cover the medical expenses."

    Lu Qingyi flashed Xu Boyan a smile. She then added.

    Well, breaking a leg would require medical expenses after all.

    Xia Kexin had paid for Luo Jia¡¯s medical bill, she couldn¡¯t be too stingy.

    Xu Boyan: "Okay, two times over."

    Lu Qingyi flexed her fingers slightly, walking a few steps towards Xia Kexin.

    Xia Kexin stepped back. She didn¡¯t know what Lu Qingyi was up to and her nerves were on edge.

    If the man behind Lu Qingyi was truly Xu Boyan, then all her frustration had to be repressed and swallowed down. S§×ar?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "It was the leg, wasn¡¯t it?"

    Lu Qingyi had only visited the hospital briefly before heading to Beijing University, her eyes now focused on Xia Kexin¡¯s legs.

    Leg?

    Xia Kexin instantly understood Lu Qingyi¡¯s intention.

 Chapter 194: The nose job was done well_1

    Chapter 194: The nose job was done well_1It seemed Luo Jia was beaten to the point of fracture by her henchmen. Was Lu Qingyi indicating she wanted to do the same to her?

    Lu Qingyi curled her lips into a smirk, swiftly lifting her leg in a kick that sent Xia Kexin to her knee. She harshly pressed her foot down on Xia Kexin¡¯s leg.

    "Ahh, ahh, ahh."

    Xia Kexin screamed. Not a single one of her friends dared step forward to help. Lu Qingyi¡¯s aura was too fierce.

    Lu Jiayue wanted to step in, but she didn¡¯t dare to. She was somewhat scared.

    "I¡¯ve already called 120."

    Xu Boyan casually mentioned, phone in hand.

    Lu Qingyi laughed softly, turning and walking towards Xu Boyan.

    She knew her own strength. Combining that with her knowledge of the human body, she had no doubt that Xia Kexin¡¯s leg was definitely fractured.

    "Transfer money to this card number."

    Lu Qingyi pulled out her phone from her pocket, and held it up to Xu Boyan.

    Sometimes having a boyfriend came in handy.

    "Okay."

    Xu Boyan immediately transferred money to the account that Lu Qingyi gave him, without any hesitation.

    Xu Boyan didn¡¯t ask where Lu Qingyi had gotten the card number from or who it belonged to.

    Xu Boyan: "Done."

    Transferring money was just a matter of minutes.

    Xia Kexin felt her pocket buzzing, she took out her phone, looking at the message that had just arrived, her face was filled with shock.

    Ten million.

    Xu Boyan had transferred ten million to her.

    "Kexin, get up quickly."

    Seeing that Lu Qingyi was quite far away, Lu Jiayue quickly rushed to help Xia Kexin.

    Xia Kexin tried to stand up but fell again. There was no strength in her leg, as if it was totally gone.

    Her leg.

    Xia Kexin reached out to touch her leg, she squeezed it hard, it hurt, it hurt so much.

    "What¡¯s wrong with you?"

    As Lu Jiayue saw Xia Kexin falling down again, she asked out of concern.

    "I can¡¯t stand up."

    Xia Kexin sat on the ground, biting her lip.

    She was truly unable to stand up.

    "The orthopedic surgeon is already reserved for you."

    Lu Qingyi slid her phone back into her pocket, speaking nonchalantly.

    After she finished, she left with Xu Boyan. Seeing Xia Kexin¡¯s face, she was quite upset.

    ¡ª¡ª

    "Young girl, don¡¯t be mad anymore."

    With an arm around Lu Qingyi¡¯s waist, Xu Boyan spoke softly.

    The young girl wasn¡¯t too happy.

    Lu Qingyi: "I¡¯m not mad."

    Xia Kexin was not worth getting angry over for her. She just found it quite annoying.

    "What¡¯s wrong?"

    Lu Qingyi suddenly stopped, staring blankly at the road opposite. Xu Boyan quietly asked.

    Without saying a word, Lu Qingyi, Xu Boyan followed her line of sight. Across the road, a man and woman were pulling and tugging at each other, arguing about something.

    "Xu Boyan, do you think there could really be two such similar people in this world?"

    Lu Qingyi tightly clutched Xu Boyan¡¯s sleeve, staring blankly across the road.

    The man on the other side of the road was Gu Yansi, Gu¡¯s son. She didn¡¯t recognize the woman.

    This was the second time Lu Qingyi had seen Gu Yansi and posed a question.

    The resemblance between Gu Yansi and Lu Jiahao was striking. Their temperaments were the only difference.

    Lu Jiahao was sunny and lively, but Gu Yansi seemed cold and aloof.

    Lu Qingyi thought their resemblances were more striking than between her and Lu Jiayue. S~ea??h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "I don¡¯t think this is a coincidence,"

    Xu Boyan tightly held Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand, his brow furrowed lightly as he spoke.

    A daring thought suddenly sprang into his mind.

    Gu Yansi looked nothing like Mr. Gu or Aunt Wen. There was no resemblance at all.

    "Gu Yansi."

    Lu Qingyi crossed the road to come to Gu Yansi¡¯s side and called out his name.

    Perhaps it¡¯s because Gu Yansi looks so much like Lu Jiahao; she almost immediately remembered his name.

    "You must be Yan Si¡¯s sister, right? You¡¯re so pretty."

    Before Gu Yansi could speak, the woman beaten her to it.

    She squinted her eyes as she looked at Lu Qingyi, seeming particularly familiar.

    "You can leave,"

    Gu Yansi looked coldly at the woman.

    "Yan Si, I like you. Can¡¯t you give me a chance?"

    The woman immediately turned her attention to Gu Yansi and pleaded pitifully.

    The woman¡¯s name was Ding Lin. She had been pursuing Gu Yansi since her freshman year, but he was always cold towards her.

    Gu Yansi had no interest in Ding Lin, but she continued her relentless pursuit.

    Gu Yansi: "No."

    He refused straightforwardly, leaving no room for negotiation.

    "Your nose is too flat."

    Lu Qingyi casually blurted this out, her arm linked with Xu Boyan.

    Ding Lin immediately touched her nose, then took out a small mirror from her bag and examined it, not finding anything wrong.

    It wasn¡¯t flat, but quite high.

    How could the nose she recently got done be flat?

    "The nose job isn¡¯t bad,"

    Lu Qingyi chuckled lightly.

    At first glance, she could tell that Ding Lin had gotten plastic surgery. She tinkered with her face multiple times, and most recently got her nose done.

    The procedure was pretty good, no signs were visible, nevertheless, as a doctor, Lu Qingyi could see through it.

    "You..."

    Ding Lin was a bit angry. She put her mirror back in her bag and pointed at Lu Qingyi.

    At that moment, she realized Lu Qingyi had tricked her, but how did Lu Qingyi see that her nose was operated on?

    She had always told Gu Yansi that she hadn¡¯t had any plastic surgery, and that she was all-natural.

    "Besides your nose, you also had your eyes done..."

    Detecting Ding Lin¡¯s thoughts, Lu Qingyi continued.

    "Stop talking nonsense. There¡¯s no such thing,"

    "Thank you,"

    Gu Yansi picked up the book that had fallen to the ground. He looked at Lu Qingyi and asked.

    Seeing Lu Qingyi, he had a certain fondness for her, but he couldn¡¯t quite place what it was.

    "Do you really want to study medicine?"

    Lu Qingyi quickly snatched the book from Gu Yansi¡¯s hands and asked, looking at the big words on the cover.

    She understood Aunt Wen¡¯s worry, but at the same time, she also felt regret for Gu Yansi¡¯s abandoned dream.

    Yes, he had dreams and ability, but due to certain reasons, he had to give up on what he loved, and that will always be a regret.

    "It¡¯s none of your business."

    Gu Yansi reached out to take back his book.

    He really liked reading medical books during his idle time.

    "What if I said, whenever you want, I could help you?"

    Lu Qingyi chuckled softly, slowly speaking.

    Particularly earnest.

    Gu Yansi: "Nonsense."

    He wanted to go study medicine, but he was scared his mother would find out, scared she wouldn¡¯t be able to handle the shock.

    He couldn¡¯t forget, the expression on his mother¡¯s face when she found out he was going to choose a major in medicine.

 Chapter 195: I have made preparations to meet your parents_1

    Chapter 195: I have made preparations to meet your parents_1His feelings for his own mother were deep. Despite his complaints, he loved his mother dearly.

    Not being able to study medicine was his regret, but he respected his mother¡¯s opinion more.

    Lu Qingyi asked, "Do you know why Aunt Wen didn¡¯t want you to study medicine?"

    Gu Yansi was silent.

    He really didn¡¯t know. Each time the topic of doctors came up, his mother¡¯s eyes filled with sadness.

    She never liked going to the hospital when she was ill. She had an aversion to doctors and hospitals.

    Lu Qingyi asked again, "Do you know about asexual reproduction?"

    After learning about it from Boss Gu, she went back and carefully read the information. Lun Boyan then gave her that data too, which she closely perused many times.

    She always felt that there was something off about the data. It seemed slightly wrong to her.

    Normally, pregnancy happens when a sperm and an egg combine, leading to the birth of a baby.

    If there were such a thing as asexual reproduction, why hadn¡¯t someone found the method in the span of nearly two decades?

    "Yes, it¡¯s the number one mystery in the medical world."

    Gu Yansi slid his hands into his pockets, an icy look on his face.

    He had always wanted to know the answer to this question.

    Lu Qingyi chuckled, but didn¡¯t say anything more.

    "If you want to study medicine, you can come to find me at the medical school, or go to Hardrick to find Principal Lun Boyan."

    Lu Qingyi said seriously.

    Maybe it was because Gu Yansi looked strikingly similar to Lu Jiahao, but Lu Qingyi had an inexplicable desire to treat Gu Yansi well.

    Among those four family members, only Lu Jiahao held some familial affection towards her. Lu Qingyi had always cherished those who treated her well.

    Gu Yansi¡¯s gaze fell upon the clasped hands of Lu Qingyi and Xu Boyan. He remained silent with a slight smile.

    Lu Qingyi and Xu Boyan seemed to be the striking couple who appeared at his parents¡¯ spicy hot pot restaurant that day.

    "Xu Boyan, let¡¯s go home."

    Lu Qingyi looked up at Xu Boyan and slowly said.

    "Alright."

    Xu Boyan hadn¡¯t spoken to Gu Yansi once during their encounter. He naturally reached into Lu Qingyi¡¯s pocket to grab the keys.

    "What do you feel like eating?" S~ea??h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    He asked.

    Watching the retreating figures of Xu Boyan and Lu Qingyi, Gu Yansi frowned slightly.

    He thought Xu Boyan looked very familiar, and there seemed to be something kind about Lu Qingyi.

    ¡ª¡ª

    "I¡¯m hungry."

    Lu Qingyi sprawled on the couch watching a TV drama, lazily proclaiming her hunger.

    There was no other choice. She¡¯d been spoiled by Xu Boyan to the point where she was getting lazier by the day.

    In the past, she would prepare food whenever she was hungry. Now, she simply wanted everything to come to her without lifting a finger.

    Xu Boyan spoiled her like she was a child.

    "What do you want to eat?"

    Xu Boyan sat on the far end of the couch, looking up from his computer to ask.

    "Are you busy?"

    Lu Qingyi turned her gaze to Xu Boyan and asked. He seemed busy.

    "No."

    Xu Boyan immediately shut his laptop and stood up.

    The executives on the other end of the computer: "..."

    What did they just hear?

    Did they just hear a woman¡¯s voice? Xu Boyan sounded particularly gentle.

    What did he mean he wasn¡¯t busy?

    Weren¡¯t they in the middle of a meeting?

    The executives stared at the suddenly black screen, their minds racing with questions.

    They were just reaching the crucial point, just reaching the crucial point!

    "What do you want to eat?"

    There was not a hint of burdensome tone in Xu Boyan¡¯s voice, as he walked over to Lu Qingyi and gently ruffled her hair to ask.

    The girlfriend¡¯s stomach mattered the most. Work wasn¡¯t as important as making sure the girlfriend was fed.

    "I want to eat... shrimp."

    A picture of a lobster just happened to appear on the TV screen. Lu Qingyi licked her lips, her cravings apparent.

    She really wanted some.

    Unfortunately, she was allergic to shrimp and hadn¡¯t eaten lobster in many years.

    While she was finicky, she loved food and enjoyed a variety of cuisines.

    "Don¡¯t joke. You¡¯re allergic to shrimp."

    Xu Boyan gently ruffled Lu Qingyi¡¯s hair again, his tone soft. He wished he could fulfill her wish, but knowing that she couldn¡¯t eat shrimp made him feel helpless.

    "I really want some."

    Lu Qingyi looked up, giving Xu Boyan a pitiful look.

    She really craved it, so much that it was driving her crazy.

    "Be good and listen. I¡¯ll make you Mapo tofu."

    Xu Boyan squatted down, speaking with a tone filled with indulgence. The little one loved tofu.

    "Well... okay."

    Lu Qingyi, curled up on the couch, slowly raised her hand and changed the channel.

    As Xu Boyan headed for the kitchen, Lu Qingyi chuckled softly.

    Being cared for felt wonderful. She used to throw tantrums, and she still wanted to. But she knew that she had no right to do so because no one would have cared. She had always had to be strong.

    No one cared about her. She could only strengthen herself.

    "Xu Boyan, I want to eat green pepper and shredded pork."

    Lu Qingyi stood up and walked towards the kitchen. Leaning against the doorway, she slowly spoke.

    She didn¡¯t like meat, but that didn¡¯t mean she didn¡¯t eat meat at all. She just ate less than others. Many dishes were tastier when stir-fried with meat.

    "Okay, go watch TV or play on the computer, there¡¯s a lot of oil fumes in the kitchen."

    Xu Boyan glanced back at Lu Qingyi and said.

    He was going to spoil his girlfriend.

    "Xu Boyan, what if one day you found out that I¡¯ve been hiding many things from you?"

    Somewhere in the midst of the beauty, Lu Qingyi suddenly became afraid that one day these perfect moments will turn into illusion.

    Being with Xu Boyan was just an accident. She¡¯d hidden much from Xu Boyan. It wasn¡¯t exactly hiding, rather, she simply didn¡¯t deliberately tell Xu Boyan about her identity, she didn¡¯t confess to Xu Boyan.

    Xu Boyan was investigating Dr. L, but she had never told Xu Boyan to stop because she was Dr. L.

    Xu Boyan: "He wouldn¡¯t."

    He felt that he could accept many things. Lu Qingyi had never hidden anything from him. His girlfriend just hadn¡¯t revealed her secret identity to him.

    "I¡¯m prepared to meet your parents."

    Lu Qingyi took a deep breath and said. Meeting the parents was inevitable. Early or late, they would have to meet. So why not meet them sooner?

    "Little one, any second thoughts?"

    Xu Boyan put down the kitchen knife, turning to look at Lu Qingyi with a gleeful expression on his face.

    He¡¯d been wanting to bring his girlfriend home for a long time, but she had always been unwilling.

    "Is tomorrow okay? Let¡¯s wear our matching outfits."

    Lu Qingyi smiled lightly as she asked.

    "Alright."

    Xu Boyan quickly walked over to Lu Qingyi. Holding her waist tightly, his voice was filled with joy.

    Once his precious one officially moved in, she wouldn¡¯t be able to run away anymore.

 Chapter 196 Xu Boyanâ€™s Mother_1

    Chapter 196: 196 Xu Boyan¡¯s Mother_1Lu Qingyi lightly bit her lip, staring at the tall building looming before her, and a sense of unease unintentionally crept into her heart.

    After all these years, she had forgotten what feeling nervous was like, now she was experiencing it again.

    Xu Mansion.

    "Kid, don¡¯t be nervous."

    Xu Boyan gently rubbed the girl¡¯s head, cooing at her in a soft voice.

    He had never seen a child in such a state of apprehension and found it quite novel.

    "Xu Boyan..."

    Lu Qingyi reached out to grasp Xu Boyan¡¯s large hand, softly uttering his name.

    Yes, she was indeed rather nervous. S~ea??h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "Young Master Xu, have you returned? The lady of the house is watching a television drama in the living room."

    The mansion¡¯s grand entrance suddenly swung open, from within emerged an elderly man, hair touched with gray.

    Upon setting his gaze on Xu Boyan, the old man¡¯s eyes lit up instantly.

    Xu Boyan has always been away, his visits to his family home were far and few. The sight of him always brought joy to the old man.

    Xu Boyan was raised under his care, as he got older and more sensible, he spent more time outside and seldom returned home.

    The chances of the old man seeing Xu Boyan in a year were also rare.

    "Hmm."

    Xu Boyan nodded in acknowledgment, expression indifferent.

    "This is...?"

    The old man stared at where Xu Boyan¡¯s hand was intertwined with Lu Qingyi¡¯s, a look of surprise filling his eyes.

    Xu Boyan had always shown no interest in women, always indifferent and aloof. He had never taken his parents¡¯ pestering about marriage seriously.

    So just what was going on now?

    Did Xu Boyan actually take the initiative to bring a girl back home?

    "This is my girlfriend, Lu Qingyi, the future Mrs. Xu."

    Xu Boyan glanced sideways at Lu Qingyi and, with a smirk, began speaking.

    "Young master, are you serious?"

    The old man, the butler of the Xu family named Xu Bo, looked at Xu Boyan with an incredulous expression.

    He was quite unable to believe Xu Boyan¡¯s words.

    How could anyone have expected the usually disinterested Xu Boyan to one day bring back a girlfriend?

    Xu Boyan: "Very serious."

    About Lu Qingyi, he had always been serious, not one moment of insincerity.

    Looking at the smiling Xu Boyan, warmth filled Lu Qingyi¡¯s heart.

    Having someone care about you, concern themselves with you, really does feel amazing.

    "Mom."

    No sooner than Xu Boyan walked into the living room, he called out.

    Gu Xiang was curled up on the couch, with a TV remote in her hand. Even after hearing his voice, she kept her eyes fixed on the television.

    "Mom."

    Xu Boyan moved closer, calling out once again.

    He was absolutely certain that his mother had heard his voice.

    "Hush, don¡¯t be noisy, I¡¯m watching a TV drama. Go stand aside."

    Gu Xiang continued eyeing the television, her voice filled with irritation towards Xu Boyan.

    It sounded like sheer disdain for Xu Boyan. Yes, disdain.

    Lu Qingyi tightly gripped Xu Boyan¡¯s hand, a sense of panic creeping into her heart. Xu Boyan¡¯s mother seemed to have quite a temper.

    If it weren¡¯t so serious, Lu Qingyi might have even laughed. Xu Boyan, a clammy and detached individual, happens to have a mother with such a fiery temperament.

    "I brought over your future daughter-in-law."

    Xu Boyan glanced over at Lu Qingyi with a smile indicating she should not be anxious. He then lightly pushed Gu Xiang.

    Xu Boyan knew that Gu Xiang did truly despise him, despising him for never bringing a girlfriend home.

    Despising him for being perpetually single.

    "Pah, what good is a daughter-in-law? Stay out of my way, don¡¯t disturb me, I¡¯m at the climax."

    Gu Xiang flippantly waved her hand, her tone unmistakably peeved.

    "Wait, what? Girlfriend?"

    Barely a moment after Gu Xiang¡¯s words echoed, she sprang upright from the couch.

    Her expression was a jumble of shock and disbelief.

    Girlfriend?

    Had she not heard incorrectly?

    "Sweet girl, you¡¯re so pretty. Look at that nose, those lips, those eyes, simply exquisite."

    On seeing Lu Qingyi, Gu Xiang¡¯s eyes shone. She hastened over to her, circling around her to take a closer look.

    Indeed, she was totally satisfied.

    Her expectations for Xu Boyan weren¡¯t high. Just bring back a girlfriend, any girl would¡¯ve been fine.

    How she looks, her disposition, her family background... such details didn¡¯t matter at all.

    The premise being, any girl would¡¯ve been fine.

    Previously, seeing Xu Boyan hang out with singletons like himself, she was genuinely worried Xu Boyan might bring back a boyfriend instead.

    Now seeing Lu Qingyi, she was absolutely delighted.

    Such beautiful features.

    An impeccable match for her son.

    "Mom, don¡¯t frighten her. My girlfriend, also your future daughter-in-law, Lu Qingyi."

    Xu Boyan pulled Lu Qingyi behind him, his tone undeniably earnest.

    His stance made it clear that he had set his sights on Lu Qingyi for life, explicitly informing Gu Xiang that he had every intention of marrying Lu Qingyi.

    Gu Xiang: "..."

    Now the girlfriend was more precious than his own mother.

    Now there¡¯s a girlfriend, his mother was of no importance.

    "Begone, stay out of my way."

    Gu Xiang coarsely tugged Xu Boyan aside, maintaining her beaming smile as she gazed at Lu Qingyi.

    Goodness, such an exquisite girl, so extraordinarily beautiful, she was simply delighted.

    "Auntie."

    Lu Qingyi bit her lip lightly, tentatively bidding in a soft voice.

    She was a bit nervous.

    When dealing with important people, facing death even, she didn¡¯t feel as troubled as she did now in front of Xu Boyan¡¯s mother.

    Lu Qingyi felt, after so many years, this was indeed the first time she had felt so nervous.

    "No need for ¡¯Auntie¡¯. Call me ¡¯Mother¡¯."

    Gu Xiang affectionately took Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand, her face beaming.

    With such a beautiful daughter-in-law, she wished that Xu Boyan could just marry Lu Qingyi immediately and whisk her away home.

    "Huh?"

    Lu Qingyi felt somewhat stunned, her eyes blinking rapidly.

    This was unexpected... a far cry from what she had believed would happen.

    "Mom, it¡¯s Qingyi¡¯s first visit, don¡¯t frighten her."

    Xu Boyan secured Lu Qingyi behind him, standing between her and Gu Xiang as he warned his mother.

    His mother was genuinely too impulsive, too direct.

    "Alright, alright. Now that you¡¯ve got a wife you¡¯ve forgotten about your own mother."

    With her arms crossed, Gu Xiang snorted disdainfully at Xu Boyan.

    Sighing, she had now realized her son had grown up. She was no longer important to him, instead, the girlfriend had taken the central role.

    "Auntie, Xu Boyan didn¡¯t mean it like that."

    Peeking out from behind Xu Boyan, Lu Qingyi slowly began to speak.

    "Ah, what¡¯s this about ¡¯Xu Boyan¡¯? Just ¡¯Boyan¡¯ or ¡¯Ayan¡¯ will do. You are in a relationship, calling him ¡¯Xu Boyan¡¯ sounds very distant."

    On hearing Lu Qingyi address Xu Boyan, Gu Xiang gave him a meaningful glance.

    Indeed, such formality did seem rather distant.

 Chapter 197 Xu Boyan: He no longer has any status _1

    Chapter 197: 197 Xu Boyan: He no longer has any status _1She suddenly had a bad premonition. Could Xu Boyan have paid someone to act along with him?

    Are they really in a boyfriend-girlfriend relationship if they still address each other so formally even after becoming boyfriend and girlfriend?

    "Ah, Auntie..."

    Lu Qingyi was a bit bewildered. She had never paid attention to this naming issue before, thinking that using his full name wasn¡¯t a big deal.

    She didn¡¯t expect that Xu Boyan¡¯s mother would latch onto this minor detail.

    "Spit it out, where did you hire this actress from?"

    Gu Xiang sat down on the sofa, picked up a cup of tea from the table, took a light sip and spoke, looking slightly arrogant.

    Xu Boyan: "..."

    Lu Qingyi: "..."

    Lu Qingyi looked at Xu Boyan, feeling puzzled.

    How did she become an actress?

    "Mom, don¡¯t overthink. What could I gain for lying to you?"

    Xu Boyan gently took the cup from Gu Xiang¡¯s hand and placed it on the table, speaking patiently.

    "Who knows what you¡¯re up to."

    Gu Xiang folded her arms and glared at Xu Boyan.

    "Did you check my Moments?" asked Xu Boyan.

    He had posted pictures of Lu Qingyi, though he had never posted any that showed her full face. Sear?h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Gu Xiang: "Who knows where you got those pictures from the internet."

    Even though she had seen Xu Boyan¡¯s Moments and even commented on it, she still felt that it was unbelievable.

    Ever since Xu Boyan turned twenty, she had been pushing him to find a girlfriend, but this stubborn kid always turned a deaf ear to her.

    He rejected the girls she introduced him to.

    He never showed up at the blind dates she arranged for him.

    He even called the beautiful girls whose photos she showed him ugly.

    In this day and age, there are more men than women, so even the less attractive women can get married, men, on the other hand, are a different story.

    There are plenty of single, accomplished men of a certain age.

    Xu Boyan: "..."

    Lying about what?

    Xu Boyan felt totally speechless.

    "Auntie, Ayan didn¡¯t lie to you."

    Lu Qingyi walked up to Gu Xiang and slowly extended her right hand, which held a ring.

    The DR diamond ring was exposed in front of Gu Xiang.

    Gu Xiang¡¯s eyes widened. She looked at Xu Boyan in shock, then shifted her gaze to Lu Qingyi.

    Her eyes were darting between Xu Boyan and Lu Qingyi.

    The DR diamond ring, she recognized it, she had one on her hand.

    It was given to her by Xu Boyan¡¯s father.

    "Wow, a DR diamond ring. Come, sit, sit."

    Gu Xiang¡¯s attitude took a 180-degree turn, and she hurriedly pulled Lu Qingyi to sit down.

    Xu Boyan: "..."

    Lu Qingyi: "..."

    This change in attitude was truly unparalleled.

    "Your name is Lu Qingyi, right? So, Auntie will call you Yiyi. You won¡¯t mind, will you?"

    Gu Xiang was holding Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand, with a big smile on her face.

    Lu Qingyi: "Not at all, Auntie."

    "Tell Auntie, how did Xu Boyan lure you into his clutches?" Gu Xiang asked.

    This girl looks so young, she should still be underage, still in high school, right?

    Xu Boyan, who is already so old, is actually seducing a high school girl.

    Thinking this, Gu Xiang glared at Xu Boyan.

    Xu Boyan: "..."

    He felt extremely baffled.

    Lu Qingyi: "Ah."

    "How old are you? Are you in high school this year? Listen to Auntie, a girl should protect herself well. Don¡¯t let anyone hurt you, and don¡¯t believe in men¡¯s sweet talk."

    Gu Xiang gently touched Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand. Her words were very cordial, and there was a motherly vibe about it.

    Suddenly, Lu Qingyi¡¯s eyes welled up with tears. She bit her lower lip as she looked at Gu Xiang.

    She had never experienced motherly love in her life, and had no idea what it felt like to be loved by a mother.

    Gu Xiang¡¯s motherly warmth strongly reminded her of the motherly love she¡¯d never had.

    The tenderness she had never received from Yao Meishu, she was experiencing it from someone she had just known for less than an hour.

    "What¡¯s wrong? What¡¯s wrong? Did Xu Boyan really bully you? Tell Auntie, so Auntie can teach him a lesson."

    Seeing Lu Qingyi¡¯s teary eyes, Gu Xiang suddenly felt a bit panicky.

    Why did she start crying?

    "Nothing, Auntie gives me a feeling of mom."

    Lu Qingyi sniffled and managed to smile.

    Gu Xiang glanced at Xu Boyan. Xu Boyan shook his head at Gu Xiang.

    After so many years of mother-son relationship, it was natural for Gu Xiang to understand what Xu Boyan¡¯s shake of the head meant.

    This poor girl had never experienced motherly love before.

    "Here, let Mommy hug you." Gu Xiang said, leaning over and embracing Lu Qingyi, her heart filled with pity.

    Such a good girl.

    Lu Qingyi: "Mommy..."

    For some reason, she felt like crying.

    She traded her past unhappiness for her current happiness. Lu Qingyi really felt it was worth it.

    Xu Boyan was good to her. Xu Boyan¡¯s mother was also good to her. She really felt it was worth it.

    Xu Boyan: "..."

    Xu Boyan suddenly felt like he was somewhat superfluous - as if Lu Qingyi and Gu Xiang were the real mother and daughter, and he was merely an outsider.

    Gu Xiang said, "Call me ¡¯Mommy¡¯ instead of ¡¯Auntie¡¯ from now on."

    "Mommy..."

    Upon voicing out the word "Mommy", Lu Qingyi couldn¡¯t help but cry. She had never called anyone "Mommy" so sincerely before.

    When she was little, she yearned for it, but after she grew up, she stopped hoping for it.

    The word "Mommy" gradually became her way of mocking Yao Meishu.

    Gu Xiang: "Eh."

    "From now on, you are my daughter and Xu Boyan is my son-in-law."

    Separating from the hug, Gu Xiang gently patted Lu Qingyi¡¯s shoulder, her tone earnest.

    Xu Boyan: "..."

    Lu Qingyi: "..."

    "Mom, I¡¯m your son. You said that I¡¯d forget about my mother when I get a wife. So now, what are you doing?"

    Xu Boyan was exasperated. He looked at Gu Xiang rather speechlessly.

    His biological son was now seemingly less important and had been demoted to son-in-law.

    In a nutshell, he¡¯d fallen on hard times.

    Xu Boyan, despite his cold demeanor, would never act coldly in front of his mother.

    "Get out, I said you are a son-in-law, you are a son-in-law."

    Gu Xiang kicked Xu Boyan.

    Xu Boyan: "..."

    That¡¯s it, he had lost all his status completely.

    "Mommy, are you hungry?"

    Lu Qingyi smiled gently and asked Gu Xiang.

    It was her first time visiting her boyfriend¡¯s home and meeting his parents. She should do more to leave a good impression.

    "Oh, if you hadn¡¯t mentioned it, I would have forgotten. It¡¯s already noon. I was so engrossed in the TV that I forgot."

    Gu Xiang rubbed her stomach and said.

    "Yiyi, what do you like to eat? I¡¯ll ask Aunt Gu to prepare it."

    "Auntie, I can cook."

    Lu Qingyi shook her head. She was actually looking forward to cooking a meal for Gu Xiang.

    Not just because Gu Xiang was Xu Boyan¡¯s mother, but also because Gu Xiang gave her the feeling of a mother.

 Chapter 198 forgave _1

    Chapter 198: 198 forgave _1"No, you just have to focus on eating."

    Gu Xiang mused, rubbing Lu Qingyi¡¯s head. Her tone was filled with affection.

    The children without a mother¡¯s love often grow up to be independent early on, and even learn how to cook.

    Xu Boyan had never set foot in a kitchen and did not even know how to cook a simple meal.

    Lu Qingyi: "Mum, I can do it."

    "I¡¯ll go."

    Xu Boyan spoke up.

    "You will go?"

    Gu Xiang widened her eyes, looking at Xu Boyan as if she were seeing someone else through him.

    Xu Boyan never used to step foot in the kitchen; Gu Xiang felt like she had stumbled upon a new world.

    Xu Boyan: "Yes."

    "Can you cook?"

    With arms folded, Gu Xiang sneered as she looked at Xu Boyan.

    She was certain that Xu Boyan couldn¡¯t cook. Her son had never been in the kitchen, he didn¡¯t even know how a carrot looked like, to put it bluntly.

    Xu Boyan: "I can."

    "Mum, Ayan can cook; he has always cooked for me."

    Lu Qingyi clasped Gu Xiang¡¯s hands and said.

    Could she be the first person to taste Xu Boyan¡¯s cooking?

    It felt pretty exciting.

    Gu Xiang: "..."

    Indeed, once you have a daughter-in-law, you forget about your mother. The first time cooking and it¡¯s for his bride, not even knowing her own son could cook.

    Xu Boyan walked into the kitchen.

    "How long have you known each other?"

    Gu Xiang asked.

    "About five months."

    Lu Qingyi did not hide the truth from Gu Xiang.

    Gu Xiang: "..."

    Just five months?

    The time when he started posting stuff related to her on his friend¡¯s circle was about three months ago, so they fell in love at first sight?

    Gu Xiang looked on in shock at Lu Qingyi, then turned to look at Xu Boyan who was busy in the kitchen.

    "Yiyi, how did you meet?"

    Gu Xiang was really curious. How did Xu Boyan develop a crush on Lu Qingyi so swiftly?

    Indeed, Lu Qingyi was very beautiful, but beautiful girls were never scarce around Xu Boyan.

    Gu Xiang was sure that Xu Boyan¡¯s attraction to Lu Qingyi was definitely not based on Lu Qingyi¡¯s looks.

    "Through a chance encounter."

    Lu Qingyi said with a smile.

    It was really a chance encounter.

    Lu Qingyi still remembered the scene of her first encounter with Xu Boyan. If it wasn¡¯t for Lin Yuanhang, they wouldn¡¯t have met.

    The first time she saw Xu Boyan, he was really cold. This cold man was especially gentle towards her.

    "How old are you today?"

    The thing Gu Xiang cared about most was Lu Qingyi¡¯s age. Now that her son had a girlfriend, the thing that she longed for the most was a grandchild.

    "Nineteen, about to turn twenty. I just got admitted to college this year and am a freshman at the medical school."

    Lu Qingyi said with a smile, starting to introduce herself.

    "Ah, about to turn twenty? You look really young."

    Gu Xiang gently ruffled Lu Qingyi¡¯s hair, somewhat surprised.

    She looked really young, about sixteen or so. She couldn¡¯t believe that she was already of age.

    ¡ª¡ª

    When they left the Xu Mansion, Lu Qingyi felt a sense of surreality. She felt extremely happy.

    Xu Boyan¡¯s mum was easy to get along with.

    "Kid, as I told you before, my mom is easy to get along with."

    In the car, Xu Boyan leaned over to fasten Lu Qingyi¡¯s seatbelt, he softly spoke.

    Lu Qingyi nodded: "Mhm."

    "Kid..."

    "Xu Boyan, stop the car up ahead."

    Just as Xu Boyan was about to say something, Lu Qingyi cut him off.

    Lu Qingyi stared at the old man standing next to the car, her eyebrows furrowed.

    Xu Boyan asked, "What¡¯s wrong?" sea??h th§× N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "I¡¯ll go down for a while."

    Lu Qingyi unbuckled her seatbelt and got out of the car.

    Xue Changguang was standing on the side of the road, his gaze fixed on the car in front. His lips moved slightly; he was holding a crutch.

    He had come out for a stroll and coincidentally saw Lu Qingyi in the car. He wanted to stop the car.

    He clearly knew that it was indeed Lu Qingyi he had seen that day, and that it was her who had healed him.

    He had tried to find Lu Qingyi later, but couldn¡¯t reach her.

    "Yiyi..."

    Xue Changguang saw the car suddenly stop, and a tall girl got out. He called to her.

    "Yes."

    Lu Qingyi stood still, staring at Xue Changguang. Her voice was cold.

    Xue Changguang had given her warmth once, and if he hadn¡¯t sold her painting, they wouldn¡¯t have lost contact.

    She had thought about leaving, but didn¡¯t expect it to be so fast. His actions hastened her departure.

    Lu Qingyi never cared about the painting or the money. She cared about Xue Changguang selling her possessions without informing her.

    If Xue Changguang was short of money, she could give him whatever amount he needed. If he wanted to sell her painting, he could¡¯ve just informed her, and she possibly would¡¯ve agreed.

    "I bought the painting back."

    Xue Changguang said, his lip corners slightly moving. His voice contained regret.

    It was all his fault.

    Lu Qingyi answered, "I know, I saw it."

    That day in Xue Changguang¡¯s room, she had seen that painting.

    "Then you..."

    Xue Changguang sized up Lu Qingyi.

    The girl had grown taller, matured, and had become even colder.

    People say that women improve as they age, and Lu Qingyi was indeed prettier than before. Two years ago, Lu Qingyi¡¯s face still had baby fat and she wasn¡¯t as tall as now.

    "What I cared about was never the painting."

    Lu Qingyi said.

    Yes, she never cared about material things. What she cared about was Xue Changguang¡¯s attitude.

    "Yiyi, I know everything."

    Xue Changguang said.

    He regretted letting go of the painting the moment it was out of his hands, but regret was useless at that time.

    "Mhm, it¡¯s all in the past now. It¡¯s not safe outside, you should go home."

    Lu Qingyi said.

    It was indeed not safe for Xue Changguang outside.

    As a doctor, Lu Qingyi knew Xue Changguang¡¯s health condition very well. He probably didn¡¯t have many years left.

    "Yiyi..."

    Xue Changguang, leaning on his crutch, moved his lips.

    "Master, I¡¯ll treat you to lunch tomorrow, you should meet your granddaughter and your grandson-in-law."

    Lu Qingyi stepped forward and gently guided Xue Changguang¡¯s arm, the corners of her mouth curled up slightly.

    Time truly had the power to erase many things. Lu Qingyi understood that Xue Changguang¡¯s affection for her was genuine, like a grandfather caring for his granddaughter.

    Lu Qingyi also knew that Xue Changguang didn¡¯t mean it. In those years, she just couldn¡¯t let it go.

    Xue Changguang probably had about four years left, and she didn¡¯t want to argue over everything anymore.

    Perhaps it was time to forgive, she didn¡¯t hate Xue Changguang after all.

 Chapter 199 to Beijing University_1

    Chapter 199: 199 to Beijing University_1She was resentful, not hateful.

    "Qingyi girl, it¡¯s so good you could forgive me."

    Xue Changguang smiled, the wrinkles on his forehead were deep.

    It was so good that Lu Qingyi could forgive him.

    "Go home, I¡¯ll come for you tomorrow." he said.

    Lu Qingyi softly smiled in response.

    Watching Xue Changguang walk away, Lu Qingyi the returned to the car.

    "What happened, hmm?"

    Xu Boyan hadn¡¯t gotten out of the car. He saw the scene outside, but because of the distance, he couldn¡¯t hear the conversation clearly between Lu Qingyi and Xue Changguang.

    "My master."

    Lu Qingyi tilted her head back and smiled at Xu Boyan, her eyes were sincere.

    Nothing is unspeakable, she didn¡¯t need to say anything before they met, but she would naturally explain to Xu Boyan what he had witnessed.

    "You have a master?"

    Xu Boyan was a bit surprised. Lu Qingyi was very capable, he didn¡¯t expect that she would also have a master.

    If he didn¡¯t see wrong, the old man just now should be the famous painter Xue Changguang.

    "Hmm, you should know him. I¡¯m going to invite him for lunch tomorrow, do you want to come?"

    Lu Qingyi put on her seat belt, she looked down and asked.

    Xu Boyan nodded: "Hmm."

    Of course he would go. He wanted to know everyone associated with Lu Qingyi.

    He wanted to know more about Lu Qingyi.

    "I studied painting once, and due to some misunderstanding, I quarrelled with my master."

    Lu Qingyi gave a light smile, her tone was rather nonchalant.

    It was an issue not worth mentioning, she didn¡¯t need to say too much to Xu Boyan, what happened in the past should stay in the past.

    "My girlfriend is really talented."

    Xu Boyan reached out and ruffled Lu Qingyi¡¯s hair.

    Xu Boyan: "Where do you want to go now?"

    "Send me to Beijing University, you can go ahead with your work."

    While at the Xu Mansion, Lu Qingyi had seen Xu Boyan¡¯s phone and knew that he still had work to do.

    "I¡¯ll accompany you, I¡¯m not busy."

    Xu Boyan said.

    To Lu Qingyi, all his time was free, always available.

    His time was always free for Lu Qingyi, he would never tell her he was busy.

    "I don¡¯t want you to give up on your work for me."

    A man¡¯s career is the most important thing. Even though Xu Boyan was in a position that many could not achieve, Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t want him to put aside all his work just to accompany her.

    "Alright then, when you¡¯re ready to come back, just give me a call, I¡¯ll go and pick you up."

    Xu Boyan ruffled Lu Qingyi¡¯s hair and said.

    ¡ª

    Luo Jia sat in the classroom while taking notes attentively.

    Lu Qingyi stood outside the window watching, her expression was indifferent.

    With the aid of a crutch, Luo Jia could walk. She insisted on returning to school as soon as possible, not wanting to miss too many lessons, no matter how persuasively anyone would advise her to rest.

    On the podium, the professor was lecturing, and a few students in the room frequently looked out through the window.

    It couldn¡¯t be helped, Lu Qingyi was really too conspicuous.

    "Hey, the person looking in. If you want to attend the lecture, come in. If not, please leave quickly."

    The professor adjusted his glasses. He followed the gaze of the students to the window and noticed Lu Qingyi leaning on the corridor.

    Quite a charming girl, no wonder those boys were always staring out of the window.

    In mathematics classes, there were more boys than girls. With the exception of a handful of girls, the rest were all boys.

    Just as the professor ended his sentence, Luo Jia lifted her gaze towards the window. Lu Qingyi, who was there, sparkled in her eyes.

    Lu Qingyi seemed to be the most noticeable wherever she was.

    "Alright"

    Lu Qingyi gently curved the corners of her lips and then walked into the classroom.

    A group of students in the classroom were staring at Lu Qingyi, hoping that she would sit down with them. The male students¡¯ actions were the most obvious: they started waving to Lu Qingyi immediately.

    They were certain that Lu Qingyi could not be a student at Beijing University, because they had never seen her before.

    Lu Qingyi ignored everyone and walked directly to Luo Jia to sit next to her.

    "Hey, beauty, I¡¯ve reserved this seat for you all along, why didn¡¯t you come over?"

    "Beauty, please sit next to me."

    "Beauty, come sit here."

    "Beauty..."

    The male students in the class were clearly not pleased.

    "Qing..."

    Luo Jia quietly called out, biting her lip. Sear?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Seeing Lu Qingyi, she felt an incredibly intimate feeling. She hadn¡¯t expected that Qingyi would stand up for her.

    Perhaps Lu Qingyi was the beacon in her life. If not for Lu Qingyi, she might not have been able to enter Beijing University. If not for Lu Qingyi, she might have had to bottle up the discomfort in her heart on her own.

    "Does your foot still hurt?"

    Lu Qingyi asked.

    Luo Jia shook her head to indicate no.

    Her foot still hurt, but she didn¡¯t want to worry Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi: "It¡¯s my fault."

    Luo Jia being hurt was also somewhat related to her. Lu Qingyi knew that this matter was related to Lu Jiayue.

    "Qingyi sister, I was wrong to talk like that. "

    Luo Jia shook her head and said.

    "Hey, the girl next to Luo Jia, stand up and answer this question."

    The professor knocked on the blackboard, his gaze fixed on Lu Qingyi.

    Luo Jia was always attentive in class and didn¡¯t get distracted. When Lu Qingyi arrived, Luo Jia was distracted and started to talk. The professor was obviously not too pleased.

    "Professor, Qingyi is my friend. She isn¡¯t a Mathematics major nor a student at Beijing University; she just came to visit me."

    Luo Jia grabbed Lu Qingyi¡¯s arm and explained to the professor.

    Lu Qingyi did very well academically in high school, but Luo Jia wasn¡¯t sure if Lu Qingyi could do college-level math.

    Their Mathematics major had more in-depth math courses, unlike other majors.

    "You disrupted my class order. If you can¡¯t answer this question, stand up."

    The professor knocked on the podium and said. He was indeed a strict professor.

    It was one thing to disturb others, but to affect his favorite student was another.

    "Professor, let me answer it."

    Luo Jia stood up and said. The moment she stood up, she felt a pain in her leg.

    "Sit down."

    Lu Qingyi frowned and pressed Luo Jia back into her seat.

    Her leg was already in this condition, and yet she still wanted to stand.

    "Are you referring to the problem on the blackboard?"

    Lu Qingyi stood up, her demeanor casual, showing no signs of nervousness at all.

    "Solve this problem."

    The professor erased the problem on the blackboard and quickly wrote down another one.

    "Professor, isn¡¯t this making things difficult for someone?"

    "Professor, we spent many days solving this question."

    "Professor, are you serious?"

    "Professor, playing this way isn¡¯t fair, right?"

    "Professor..."

    Seeing the problem written on the blackboard, the students in the classroom were all taken aback, and Luo Jia was a bit startled as well.

    It had taken them three to four days in small groups to solve this problem.

    Presenting this problem, Luo Jia felt that the professor was just making it difficult for Lu Qingyi.

 Chapter 200 is really simple_1

    Chapter 200: 200 is really simple_1"This problem?"

    Lu Qingyi raised an eyebrow, gazing at the math problem on the board with a casual air about her, showing no signs of being nervous.

    She held Luo Jia¡¯s black pen, a faint smile curling her lips.

    "Qingyi, we took almost four days to solve that problem," Luo Jia remarked, tugging at Lu Qingyi¡¯s sleeve, clearly feeling tense.

    This problem seemed beyond their syllabus, and she wasn¡¯t sure if Lu Qingyi could solve it.

    Lu Qingyi raised an eyebrow: "Four days?"

    ¡¯A problem that took only four days to solve obviously was not challenging. In university, a truly challenging problem would take a month to solve.¡¯

    Well, that¡¯s what Lu Qingyi believed anyway.

    Luo Jia nodded: "Yes." S§×arch* The ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "What if I can solve it?"

    Lu Qingyi leaned on the desk, a faint smile playing on her lips.

    ¡¯The problem, honestly, seems simple.¡¯

    "If you can solve it, I¡¯ll resign and let you be the professor," declared the professor, slapping his palm on the desk, twirling his beard.

    "I have no interest in being a professor," Lu Qingyi replied indifferently, stretching lazily.

    Indeed, she had no interest in being a professor.

    If she were interested in being a professor, wouldn¡¯t she be teaching obediently in Hardrick by now?

    "So, the problem goes like this...,"

    Lu Qingyi stifled a yawn, then proceeded to explain at a leisurely pace.

    Her explanation was accurate and smooth, with no signs of hesitation at all.

    The entire class was stunned. She¡¯d actually solved it?

    It was unimaginable.

    The professor stood on the podium, too stunned to say a word.

    "I¡¯ll write it down."

    Ignoring the expressions of all around her, Lu Qingyi sauntered up to the podium, unceremoniously took the chalk from the professor, and quickly jotted down her solution on the blackboard.

    "Very simple. I didn¡¯t even need to think," she boasted.

    It was no boast. The moment she glanced at the problem, she had already drafted a solution in her mind.

    As a professor at Hardrick, such a problem was really very simple for Lu Qingyi.

    The Professor: "..."

    The Class: "..."

    Luo Jia: "..."

    That was quite a boast.

    Lu Qingyi threw the chalk back onto the desk, dusted off her hands, and strolled back to her place.

    "Qingyi, how are you so amazing?"

    Luo Jia looked up at Lu Qingyi in awe, astounded that Lu Qingyi had actually solved the problem.

    Indeed, Lu Qingyi was audacious, but she had the abilities to back it up. She seemed to be good at everything.

    Having known Lu Qingyi for such a long time, Luo Jia felt there was nothing that Lu Qingyi couldn¡¯t do.

    "No big deal. Wake me when the class is over," Lu Qingyi said with a yawn, lying down on the table. The relaxed manner was resounding.

    ¡¯Ah, I¡¯m so sleepy.¡¯

    Luo Jia: "Alright, Qingyi, have a good sleep."

    ¡¯Could Qingyi be a genius?¡¯

    Luo Jia wondered. In high school, Lu Qingyi would often sleep all day, and sometimes didn¡¯t even go to school, but still managed to perform exceptionally well in exams.

    No, to be more precise, Lu Qingyi could achieve any score she wanted on her tests.

    Only after Lu Qingyi had drifted off did the professor regain his senses, turning back to re-examine the solution on the blackboard.

    ¡¯The solution...¡¯

    It was much more concise than what he had in mind.

    "Wow, this beauty must be a top student!"

    "Could she be a senior?"

    "I kind of suspect she¡¯s from Hardrick; she¡¯s so amazing!"

    "We spent days trying to solve that problem, and she figured it out in an instant."

    "She¡¯s truly impressive."

    "..."

    The class erupted in a flurry of discussions. Everyone found Lu Qingyi to be beautiful and incredibly talented.

    ¡ª¡ª

    When the class concluded, the other students had already left, leaving only Lu Qingyi and Luo Jia behind.

    Luo Jia looked at the slumbering Lu Qingyi, debating whether or not to wake her up.

    Lu Qingyi was known to have a bad temper when woken up, especially if it¡¯s sudden. Luo Jia felt hesitant to wake her up.

    "Which department are you from, student?" The professor asked, pushing up his spectacles. He descended from the podium and tapped on Lu Qingyi¡¯s desk.

    He was truly curious. Was this girl really smart or has she solved this problem before? She managed to solve it in such a short time!

    "Professor, Qingyi is from the Medical Department. She¡¯s asleep; could you keep your voice down, please?" Luo Jia stopped the professor from drumming on the desk, speaking softly.

    Luo Jia recalled that back in high school, Lu Qingyi often fell asleep on her desk. Once Lu Qingyi fell asleep, there was no waking her until she was ready.

    "Medical Department?" It was hard for the professor to believe, as he looked at the sleeping Lu Qingyi in complete astonishment.

    Not that he underestimated the Medical Department, but he knew that they won¡¯t be doing a deep study on mathematics compared to the Mathematics department.

    "You¡¯re too noisy," Lu Qingyi suddenly opened her eyes and threw a cold glance at the professor, not toning down her hostility just because he was a professor.

    The Professor: "..."

    ¡¯Alright, this student is indeed arrogant.¡¯

    "Class is over already? Why didn¡¯t you wake me up?" Lu Qingyi glanced around the empty classroom and asked Luo Jia.

    "I was afraid I would disturb your sleep," Luo Jia replied.

    She was genuinely afraid of disrupting Lu Qingyi¡¯s sleep. Luo Jia was slightly intimidated by Lu Qingyi; aware of her renowned bad temper when woken up, and was thus hesitant to do so.

    "Ah, let¡¯s go. I¡¯ll treat you to dinner."

    Lu Qingyi took out her phone, checked the time, and suggested indifferently.

    ¡¯Having had a good sleep, I¡¯m starving now.¡¯

    The Professor: "..."

    ¡¯Wait, can this student not see me standing here?¡¯

    "What¡¯s your name, student?" The professor asked Lu Qingyi out of curiosity, not hiding his interest.

    ¡¯The Medical Department managed to find such a gem of a student. She would have been much better suited at the Mathematics Department at Beijing University.¡¯

    He had initially thought that there must be some connection with Hardrick, but surprisingly, there was none.

    "Lu Qingyi, first-year student from the Medical Department," she said lazily, stretching before standing up, appearing noticeably indifferent.

    ¡¯Ah! It¡¯s just a self-introduction, nothing to make a fuss over.¡¯

    The Professor: "..."

    ¡¯What? She really is from the Medical Department?¡¯

    He had originally thought that Luo Jia was joking; the fact that it was the truth was unimaginable to him.

    "Would you be interested in transferring to Beijing University? I can pull some strings for you," said the professor, standing before Lu Qingyi, earnest in his offer.

    He truly was serious. He sincerely wanted to invite Lu Qingyi to Beijing University, to the Mathematics Department.

 Chapter 201 Pediatric Topic _1

    Chapter 201: 201 Pediatric Topic _1"Mmm, I have zero interest."

    Lu Qingyi yawned, she commented through a yawn.

    Right, she truly had no interest at all.

    If she was interested, she wouldn¡¯t have gone to medical school, she could have directly gone to Beijing University instead.

    "Professor, Qingyi has no interest in Hardrick."

    Luo Jia sat in her chair, slowly shaking her head as she stated.

    I didn¡¯t go to high school, I directly went to college.

    Luo Jia suddenly remembered this sentence that Lu Qingyi said before. Lu Qingyi has said this more than once before.

    Luo Jia suddenly realized that she somewhat believed Lu Qingyi¡¯s words were truly unenthusiastic.

    Lu Qingyi is truly amazing, while everyone else struggles to get into the best school they can, Lu Qingyi had the luxury of choosing schools easily.

    What comes to choosing a college, it seems like it¡¯s merely her own decision.

    Professor: "..."

    What did he just hear?

    He didn¡¯t hear wrong, did he?

    Uninterested in Hardrick?

    "The problem is too easy, not challenging."

    Lu Qingyi glanced at the professor, smiling slightly, she gave off an air of nonchalance.

    Yes, it¡¯s extremely easy, no challenge at all.

    Professor: "..."

    Easy?

    The problem is clearly quite challenging, but how has it become so simple in this girl¡¯s eyes?

    "You come here and solve this problem."

    The Professor quickly wrote a math problem on the blackboard and pointed to Lu Qingyi.

    Luo Jia knew the solution to the problem, it was normal if she remembered it. The Professor suddenly began to doubt whether Lu Qingyi could solve that problem.

    The problem type was really hard.

    "Is it just that simple?"

    Lu Qingyi leaned on the table, she raised her eyebrows and looked at the problem on the blackboard.

    This problem was also not hard, it was quite simple.

    Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t even know what kind of math problem would actually be difficult for her. When she was at Hardrick, she primarily taught mathematics.

    Every math problem, she thinks it is quite simple, without much difficulty.

    "Qingyi, you know it?"

    Luo Jia looked at Lu Qingyi with adoration, the Professor had given her this problem a long time ago, and she had always been unable to solve it.

    "Quite easy."

    Lu Qingyi went up to the podium and wrote down the solution process on the blackboard, quickly.

    This childish problem is definitely very simple.

    Of course, this is in relation to Lu Qingyi, for others, it¡¯s a particularly tough problem.

    "Already done?"

    The professor was surprised to see Lu Qingyi put down her chalk.

    Luo Jia spent so long on this problem and still didn¡¯t solve it, yet Lu Qingyi solved it at a glance.

    Lu Qingyi: "Mhm."

    The professor was shocked as he looked at the solution on the board.

    She actually solved it?

    "If there¡¯s nothing else, I¡¯m leaving."

    Lu Qingyi left the classroom, hands in her pockets.

    "Goodbye, Professor." sea??h th§× Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Luo Jia followed Lu Qingyi as they both left the classroom.

    ¡ª¡ª

    "Qingyi, you are really amazing."

    Luo Jia, following behind Lu Qingyi, constantly praised her.

    She just didn¡¯t expect Lu Qingyi to be so great.

    Lu Qingyi: "I¡¯m alright."

    Luo Jia: "..."

    Alright then.

    "By the way, Qingyi, you said before that you never went to high school and went straight to college after middle school, is that true?"

    Luo Jia asked impatiently.

    She didn¡¯t think much of it before, but now that she remembers, it seems like it was true.

    When Liu Qingyi said this before, they all thought Liu Qingyi was joking, but now she doesn¡¯t think so.

    If she hadn¡¯t learned anything before, how could she be so impressive?

    It¡¯s a bit unrealistic.

    Lu Qingyi: "Mhm."

    As for those facts, she doesn¡¯t like to deny them.

    "So which university did you attend before?"

    Luo Jia was eager to know.

    "Hardrick."

    Luo Jia: "..."

    Wow, what did she just find out?

    No wonder Lu Qingyi has no interest in Hardrick. It turns out she had attended there before.

    "Sis, what are you doing here?"

    Lu Jiayue, holding her textbooks, showed up in front of Lu Qingyi, slightly biting her lip as she looked at Lu Qingyi.

    She had just finished her class and heard that a very beautiful lady who wasn¡¯t from the mathematics department had suddenly appeared.

    The person she was looking for was Luo Jia, and Lu Jiayue instantly thought of Lu Qingyi.

    Except for Lu Qingyi, there seemed to be no others who could be described as very beautiful.

    "Got a problem with it?"

    Lu Qingyi sneered and stopped, crossing her arms as she stared at Lu Jiayue.

    The summer vacation was lovely because she didn¡¯t have to see Lu Jiayue. Now that the new semester had started, even though they were in different schools, it seemed like Lu Jiayue was making herself known again.

    "Sis, I dare not."

    Lu Jiayue shook her head lightly, her face full of grievance.

    With her pitiful appearance, it seemed like she was on the verge of tears.

    "Does it still hurt?"

    Lu Qingyi glanced at Lu Jiayue, asking coldly.

    "It hurts."

    Lu Jiayue blinked and nodded lightly.

 Chapter 202: Hardrick 202 looks at Lu Jiahao _1

    Chapter 202: Hardrick 202 looks at Lu Jiahao _1"You still don¡¯t learn your lesson even when hurt?"

    With a smirk, Lu Qingyi cast a cold glance at Lu Jiayue.

    Since she had felt the pain, why did she want to provoke her again?

    She had never considered Jiayue as her sister, just as Jiayue had never considered her as her sister.

    "Sister..."

    Lu Jiayue bit her lip in grievance, looking pitifully at Lu Qingyi.

    A flicker of dark light flashed in her heart, determined Qingyi was unfeeling.

    "Can¡¯t get into Hardrick, and now thinking of leaving Beijing University as well, Lu Jiayue?"

    Lu Qingyi asked, her voice particularly cold.

    She didn¡¯t mind if Lu Jiayue left Beijing University.

    Lu Jiayue remained silent, her heart aflutter. If she couldn¡¯t get into Hardrick because of Lu Qingyi, then it was possible that her current schooling could also be terminated.

    "If you¡¯re bullied again, you can tell me."

    Lu Qingyi turned back and said to Luo Jia.

    "Thank you, sister Qing."

    Luo Jia nodded, moved. Knowing Lu Qingyi was her greatest fortune.

    "Yumeng will be here soon, I have some matters to attend to."

    Lu Qingyi glanced at her wristwatch and spoke indifferent.

    She had to take a trip to Hardrick.

    Luo Jia: "Ah, alright then."

    Lu Qingyi hailed a taxi at the school gate, while Luo Jia waited for Jiang Yumeng at the gate.

    "Luo Jia."

    Lu Jiayue walked over, looking at Luo Jia, her eyes devoid of kindness.

    Luo Jia kept silent while watching Lu Jiayue. S~ea??h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "How did you manage to curry favor with Lu Qingyi?"

    Lu Jiayue crossed her arms, and she slightly tilted her chin to look at Luo Jia.

    In front of Luo Jia, there was no need for pretenses.

    "Lu Jiayue, mind your language."

    Luo Jia frowned, saying to Lu Jiayue.

    What does it mean to curry favor?

    Was Lu Jiayue that self-unaware to find it amusing?

    Lu Jiayue: "Isn¡¯t it the truth?"

    "Lu Jiayue, I used to quite like you."

    Luo Jia shook her head lightly.

    That¡¯s right, she used to be classmates with Jiayue and held favorable feelings towards this kind and beautiful girl. But as they spent more time together, those feelings had faded.

    After knowing Qingyi, she had a deeper understanding of Jiayue¡¯s true colors.

    It turned out the person seen as a goddess in high school was such a hypocrite.

    "Sister Qing doesn¡¯t like you. Haven¡¯t you thought about reflecting on yourself?"

    Luo Jia looked at Lu Jiayue, who was standing there silently, and slowly started.

    Jiayue always felt that Qingyi didn¡¯t like her, but she never reflected on her own behavior towards Qingyi.

    As the saying goes: why should I like you if you don¡¯t like me? Why should I be good to you if you¡¯re not good to me?

    Jiang Yumeng took a taxi to the gate of Beijing University, and Luo Jia got into the car.

    Lu Jiayue stood there, her hands tightly clenched into fists, watching the car drive away.

    Ha, seeing eye to eye with Qingyi, impossible in this lifetime. If there was no Qingyi, she would have been the only girl in the Lu family, and everything would have been hers.

    Lu Jiayue seemed to have forgotten Yao Meishu¡¯s indifference towards Qingyi, completely devoid of love.

    ---

    Lu Jiayue arrived at Hardrick University, she pulled out a mask from her pocket and put it on before entering Hardrick University.

    Generally speaking, university campuses are accessible to anyone, with little restrictions outside of curfew hours.

    There were many people active on the track field.

    Lu Qingyi immediately spotted her brother, Lu Jiahao, playing basketball on the court. He, wearing a blue jersey, moved agile and quickly on the court with his slightly yellow complexion.

    There were many young girls surrounding the court, all of them shouting Jiahao¡¯s name.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s lips curled up in satisfaction, her little brother was really impressive.

    She bought a bottle of mineral water from the supermarket, then stood on the side of the court watching Jiahao¡¯s game.

    "Hey, don¡¯t you think Lu Jiahao is quite handsome?"

    A girl next to her nudged Lu Qingyi with her knuckles, her face filled with infatuation.

    "Very handsome."

    There was a smile in Lu Qingyi¡¯s eyes, and she nodded lightly.

    Her brother was indeed very handsome, and she would not deny this fact.

    "Are you here to bring him water?"

    The girl¡¯s gaze moved to Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand, catching sight of the mineral water in it.

    Lu Qingyi nodded, not denying.

    "Let me tell you, Lu Jiahao doesn¡¯t accept things from girls. Look over there, so many beautiful girls, he didn¡¯t have eyes for a single one."

    The sister pointed to the group of girls and said. Almost all of the girls were holding a bottle of mineral water.

    She, with empty hands, spoke with regret. It was a real pity.

    Handsome guys, who seemed so warm and radiant, yet kept everyone at arm¡¯s length, it was really a pity.

    Lu Qingyi kept her silence.

    "Don¡¯t be fooled by his appearance as a warm and gentle young man, he is quite cold-hearted. If he doesn¡¯t like someone, that¡¯s it, he has never accepted water from any of these girls."

    Seeing Lu Qingyi remaining silent, the girl continued to speak.

    While she did feel a sense of regret, she also felt a sense of relief. At least Lu Jiahao wasn¡¯t one of those heartless charmers who warmed everyone¡¯s heart.

    "Hmm."

    Lu Qingyi nodded.

    "Lu Jiahao, Lu Jiahao."

    He scored, causing an uproar among the girls on the court, all of them shouting loudly.

    He was so cool.

    There was a smile in Lu Qingyi¡¯s eyes, watching Lu Jiahao, who was shining on the court. She felt satisfied.

    As Lu Qingyi¡¯s brother, he couldn¡¯t be too bad. Jiayue was indeed excellent, but she was just too much.

    Some girls were beautiful and full of talents and should have been liked by everyone, but because they were too much, their image greatly discounted in the eyes of others.

    Jiayue was one of them.

    "By the way, which department are you from?"

    The girl continued to ask.

    Although Lu Qingyi had a mask on, her eyes were really beautiful, so she wanted to get to know her.

    "I¡¯m not from Hardrick."

    Lu Qingyi replied, her tone slightly cold.

    "What, even students from other schools are chasing him?"

    The girl¡¯s eyes widened in disbelief, looking at Lu Qingyi in awe.

    In her eyes, Lu Qingyi was drawn in by Lu Jiahao¡¯s fame. Lu Jiahao was quite famous in his first year at Hardrick University. He was handsome with superb basketball skills and personable.

    Lu Qingyi remained silent, just quietly watching Lu Jiahao.

    Initially, she wanted to look for Lun Boyan, but now she felt it wasn¡¯t that important, watching Lu Jiahao¡¯s basketball game was the more important matter at hand.

    She cared a lot about her brother, Lu Jiahao.

    "Ah, so handsome, so handsome."

    "Lu Jiahao, I love you."

    "Lu Jiahao, Lu Jiahao..."

    "Lu Jiahao, I like you so much."

    "Lu Jiahao, you¡¯re so handsome."

    "Lu Jiahao..."

    The sound on the field was deafening, all shouting Lu Jiahao¡¯s name.

 Chapter 203 Jiahao Lu: My sister, Qingyi Lu_1

    Chapter 203: 203 Jiahao Lu: My sister, Qingyi Lu_1Listening to the cheering, Lu Jiahao suddenly felt a sense of pride for himself.

    She had so many honors but never felt proud of herself.

    Tired from playing, Lu Jiahao left the court, drawing a crowd of girls.

    Lu Qingyi gently curled her lips into a smile and started walking towards Lu Jiahao.

    "Hey, where are you going? Lu Jiahao doesn¡¯t accept water. It¡¯s a waste to go over there."

    That girl caught the corner of Lu Qingyi¡¯s clothes and said slowly.

    Although she likes Lu Jiahao a lot, she understood now that she cannot have him, so she just watched from afar.

    "It¡¯s okay."

    Lu Qingyi glanced at the girl and then continued walking towards Lu Jiahao.

    Would Lu Jiahao dare not to accept her water?

    "Ahao, you¡¯re the most popular one."

    "Sigh, you¡¯ve outshone us all."

    "When can I have just half of your charm with girls?"

    The group of boys who were playing basketball with Lu Jiahao teased him constantly.

    Just banter, no jealousy involved.

    "Not at all."

    Lu Jiahao chuckled, feeling somewhat annoyed.

    Since no girl in the crowd aroused his interest, their adoration became his trouble.

    No girls on the side approached Lu Jiahao with water, knowing what Lu Jiahao was like, they were afraid to be rejected.

    Some girls were too thin-skinned to deal with rejection, it would be incredibly awkward for them.

    "Lu Jiahao."

    Suddenly, a cool female voice rang out.

    Lu Jiahao looked towards the sound and immediately saw Lu Qingyi in the crowd.

    Even if she was wearing a mask, Lu Jiahao recognized Lu Qingyi immediately.

    "Wow, another admirer."

    "And she¡¯s a girl in a mask."

    "Awesome, bro. Your luck with girls is something."

    "Just by looking at her eyes, she seems like a beautiful girl."

    "..."

    The guys started teasing Lu Jiahao again. There is no denying that Lu Jiahao is just too popular.

    "Drink this."

    Lu Qingyi walked directly in front of Lu Jiahao, she raised the water bottle in her hand.

    There was a smile in her eyes.

    "Thank you."

    Lu Jiahao smiled, taking the water bottle from Lu Qingyi very naturally.

    "Let me open it for you."

    Lu Qingyi reached out and took the water bottle from his hand again. After opening it, she returned it to Lu Jiahao.

    Lu Jiahao tipped his head back and drank the water straight from the bottle. sea??h th§× Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "What on earth is happening, bro?"

    The guys around him were shocked by Lu Jiahao¡¯s reaction.

    Didn¡¯t Lu Jiahao refuse water from girls?

    So, what exactly was happening now?

    The girls around them were even more baffled.

    Could their heartthrob be taken?

    "Ah, what is happening?"

    "Who¡¯s that girl?"

    "No, my love."

    "How could you do this? You could date me."

    "I feel like my heart has shattered."

    "I don¡¯t think I can love again."

    "No, I don¡¯t believe it¡¯s true at all."

    "..."

    The surrounding girls were whispering, their faces full of grief.

    "Sister, shall we go outside to talk?"

    Lu Jiahao pulled Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand. There were too many people here, and the crowd seemed to misunderstand their relationship.

    Lu Jiahao was surprised that Lu Qingyi actually came to see him at Hardrick, and he was really happy about it.

    What Lu Jiahao didn¡¯t know was that Lu Qingyi¡¯s visit to Hardrick was only just a detour for her.

    "Aren¡¯t they coming along?"

    Lu Qingyi looked back at the guys playing basketball with Lu Jiahao and asked.

    She wanted to observe what Lu Jiahao¡¯s friends were like.

    "Let¡¯s go, have some bubble tea."

    Lu Jiahao looked back at the guys and hinted.

    The guys were baffled. Were they, too, invited to this date? Were they supposed to play the third wheel?

    However, they still agreed to go. They were quite curious about Lu Qingyi.

    "Aren¡¯t you going to introduce me?"

    With everyone at the bubble tea shop, Lu Qingyi says to Lu Jiahao with a smile.

    "He is Lu Nanfeng, from the sports department. He¡¯s a sprinting powerhouse."

    Lu Jiahao pointed to a buzz-cut guy.

    "And he is Cheng Hao, also from the sports department. He likes basketball."

    Lu Jiahao pointed to another guy with dyed blond hair.

    "And he is Du Liang, also from the sports department. He¡¯s great at long-distance running."

    Lu Jiahao pointed to a slightly plump guy.

    He gets along well with these three guys from the sports department

    "Hello."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s eyes were full of smiles, she took off her mask.

    "Hello, sister-in-law."

    Lu Nanfeng, Cheng Hao, and Du Liang greeted her respectfully.

    Among the four guys, Lu Jiahao was the oldest, so he was the big brother in their group.

    When they saw Lu Qingyi took off her mask, they were all shocked.

    Wow, she is so beautiful. Could she be a fairy?

    Her beauty was beyond words. Being science students with poor language skills, there wasn¡¯t much they could say.

    If they had to put it simply, it would be like, "Wow, so beautiful, she is like a fairy."

    Lu Qingyi lightly smiled and turned her meaningful gaze towards Lu Jiahao but didn¡¯t explain, her eyes shimmering with laughter.

    "You guys are misunderstanding, don¡¯t you think we look alike?"

    Lu Jiahao almost drowned in his own saliva, he took a deep breath and said.

    Don¡¯t he and Lu Qingyi look alike?

    Calling her sister-in-law? This was an idea only they could come up with.

    If Xu Boyan were here, Lu Jiahao would be probably killed by his glare.

    Although Xu Boyan wouldn¡¯t treat him coldly, he knew what Xu Boyan looked like when he was aloof. Xu Boyan had a strong desire to possess Lu Qingyi.

    "Sorry, little sister. Let me treat you. What would you like to drink?"

    Lu Nanfeng pushed the menu towards Lu Qingyi, with a sincere tone.

    No longer his girlfriend but his sister, he suddenly felt like he had a chance.

    "Little sister, order whatever you want. It¡¯s on me."

    Cheng Hao didn¡¯t want to lose out and quickly said.

    "That¡¯s right, order whatever you like."

    Du Liang also hurriedly echoed.

    His brothers had all said something, he could not fall behind.

    Lu Jiahao: "..."

    What is this all about, he didn¡¯t feel like admitting to these guys as his friends anymore.

    Lu Qingyi just smiled, didn¡¯t say anything, and continued to study Lu Jiahao¡¯s friends closely.

    "I should probably introduce you properly. This is my sister, Lu Qingyi."

    Lu Jiahao coughed softly before speaking slowly.

    Without introducing her properly, his friends might still think Lu Qingyi was his little sister.

    Indeed, Lu Qingyi seemed younger compared to him, and seemed younger by age as well. In reality, she was older than him.

    Lu Qingyi did have a youthful appearance.

 Chapter 204 Lu Jiahao: Donâ€™t think about targeting my sister_1

    Chapter 204: 204 Lu Jiahao: Don¡¯t think about targeting my sister_1Sister?

    Are you sure you¡¯re not kidding?

    Lu Nanfeng, Cheng Hao, and Du Feng looked at Lu Qingyi with shocked expressions. Lu Qingyi looked too young, they had initially thought she was the younger sister.

    "Hello, sister. Sister, hello."

    The three big boys echoed in unison.

    It was quite awkward.

    At first, they thought Lu Qingyi was Lu Jiahao¡¯s girlfriend, then they thought she was his sister, but they didn¡¯t expect Lu Qingyi to be Lu Jiahao¡¯s elder sister.

    "What would you like to drink? It¡¯s on me."

    Lu Qingyi slid the menu across to the three boys and asked, the corner of her lips lifting slightly.

    Lu Nanfeng: "..."

    Cheng Hao: "..."

    Du Liang: "..."

    Her words were a mirror image of theirs.

    "Jiahao, haven¡¯t you eaten dinner yet?"

    Lu Qingyi turned her gaze to Lu Jiahao and asked.

    Lu Jiahao shook his head, "Not yet."

    "What would you like later? It¡¯s on me."

    Lu Qingyi said with a light smirk.

    "Ah, sis, you don¡¯t have to, save your money. I can pay."

    Lu Jiahao shook his head and said. Lu Qingyi never asked for living expenses from home.

    "Why? You don¡¯t want to eat if it¡¯s my treat?"

    Lu Qingyi took out her phone from her pocket, lightly chuckled, and looked at Lu Jiahao.

    Lu Jiahao: "Fine."

    "Let¡¯s go to Guxiang Residence then, it¡¯s getting late. Let¡¯s go now,"

    Lu Qingyi glanced at her wristwatch and said, picking up her phone from the table and heading outside.

    The Guxiang Residence?

    Lu Nanfeng, Cheng Hao, Du Liang looked at each other, they must have heard wrong.

    Guxiang Residence was a renowned restaurant in Kyoto, although not overly expensive, it was hard to make reservations. It was a place with flying high customer traffic every day.

    Some people started reserving tables a month prior, but still had not gotten one.

    "You four take one taxi."

    A taxi could only hold four people. Lu Qingyi looked back at Lu Jiahao and said, before she got into a taxi herself.

    "Ahao, is your sister joking?"

    The guys got into the car, and Cheng Hao stared at Lu Jiahao.

    The food at Guxiang Residence was notoriously delicious. He was fortunate enough to have eaten there once before, and the taste was still stuck in his mind.

    He had wanted to go again, but had always been unable to secure a reservation.

    "My sister doesn¡¯t joke."

    Lu Jiahao shook his head and said, his tone was sure.

    He was a bit concerned, but he trusted his sister.

    "How old is your sister?"

    Du Liang asked, he was a bit curious.

    Lu Jiahao: "Almost twenty."

    He always remembered Lu Qingyi¡¯s birthday, he would always prepare a gift for her on her birthday.

    "She looks younger."

    Lu Nanfeng sighed, Lu Qingyi really looked like a sixteen or seventeen-year-old girl.

    "By the way, does your sister have a boyfriend?"

    Lu Nanfeng¡¯s eyes shifted, he looked at Lu Jiahao with a grin.

    In this day and age, older women dating younger men was possible. As long as the age gap wasn¡¯t too large, it wasn¡¯t an issue.

    "Don¡¯t even think about making a move on my sister. Not to mention if she has a boyfriend or not, even if she doesn¡¯t, you guys can forget about it."

    Lu Jiahao said, giving Lu Nanfeng a playful punch on the shoulder, it was a half warning.

    The punch didn¡¯t hold much power.

    To him, Lu Qingyi was beyond perfection. His buddies might be decent, but he felt Lu Qingyi deserved better.

    He wished for Lu Qingyi to find someone who really loved her and came from a wealthy family.

    Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t have a good past, he wanted her to have a better future.

    Xu Boyan...

    As long as Lu Qingyi liked him, that was fine. He couldn¡¯t interfere.

    "Hey, we¡¯re brothers."

    Lu Nanfeng tapped on Lu Jiahao and said.

    Of course, he wasn¡¯t serious. Lu Qingyi was so beautiful, he felt he wasn¡¯t good enough for her.

    "I consider you as a brother, but you want to be my brother-in-law?"

    Lu Jiahao looked at Lu Nanfeng and said, his tone not particularly friendly.

    "Hahaha."

    Cheng Hao and Du Feng laughed.

    Du Feng: "By the way, Ahao, is your sister still in school?"

    Quite curious. Lu Jiahao was so remarkable, Lu Qingyi must be not far behind.

    "Yes, just like us, a freshman this year, in medical school. Her grades are great. During the college entrance exams, she didn¡¯t write the Chinese composition or the English composition correction, but just managed to reach the medical school cut-off score."

    Talking about Lu Qingyi, Lu Jiahao had a lot to say. He really believed that Lu Qingyi was extremely outstanding.

    At least more outstanding than Lu Jiayue.

    Lu Qingyi was frank and never played petty tricks, money did not matter to her. Lu Jiayue, on the other hand, was completely the opposite.

    Lu Jiahao actually saw everything very clearly, but because Lu Jiayue was his own sister, he never said anything.

    He was not heartless, even though Lu Jiayue really targeted Lu Qingyi, but she was also good to him.

    "Are you sure you¡¯re not kidding?"

    Cheng Hao¡¯s mouth twitched slightly, many people are dying to get into Hardrick University, but Lu Jiahao¡¯s sister wants to go to medical school? They found it hard to believe.

    "No, my sister truly is outstanding, she helped improve my grades."

    Lu Jiahao hooked the corner of his mouth. Speaking of the extraordinary Lu Qingyi, his eyes were full of admiration.

    Although his grades were not bad before, getting into Hardrick University was still challenging. If it was not for Lu Qingyi, he would not be at Hardrick University now.

    ----

    Lu Qingyi stood at the door of Guxiang Residence, leaning against a pillar, looking down at her phone, her expression exceptionally indifferent.

    Lu Jiahao and his friends were not here yet. S§×ar?h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "Dear Qingyi."

    Lun Boyan approached Lu Qingyi with his hands behind his back. He looked at Lu Qingyi, who was engrossed in her phone, and spoke softly.

    Today Lu Qingyi had sent him a message saying she wanted to come over to Hardrick University, but he had waited a long time and she hadn¡¯t shown up.

    He thought it was strange. Lu Qingyi had said she would come, so she should have, but even after waiting for so long, she did not come.

    Lun Boyan immediately called Lu Qingyi, only to be told that she had already left Hardrick University.

    Why?

    What happened?

    Wasn¡¯t Lu Qingyi supposed to find him? Why had she left without finding him?

    "Hmm, you¡¯re quite fast."

    Lu Qingyi lazily raised her eyelids. She casually tucked her phone in her pocket and lightly smiled.

    It seemed like she had completely forgotten that she had to find Lun Boyan. She had left without even telling him.

    "Didn¡¯t you say you had something to discuss with me?"

    Lun Boyan blew his beard and glared at Lu Qingyi.

    This was completely unjust.

    Lu Qingyi wasn¡¯t like this before.

    "Oh, a small matter."

    Lu Qingyi nodded slightly, her demeanor casual.

 Chapter 205 you can leave now _1

    Chapter 205: 205 you can leave now _1Well, it is a minor thing indeed.

    Lun Boyan: "..."

    So, what important thing made Lu Qingyi forget to reach out to him?

    "My younger brother should arrive soon."

    Lu Qingyi glanced at Lun Boyan, hinting that Lun Boyan should leave quickly.

    Lun Boyan: "..."

    Younger brother?

    Lu Qingyi is really so ruthless.

    "Lu Jiahao?"

    Lun Boyan asked.

    As a school principal, he wouldn¡¯t pay too much attention to the school¡¯s students, so he had no idea that Lu Jiahao was at Hardrick.

    "Yes, an athlete, at Hardrick."

    Lu Qingyi put her hands in her pockets, her expression particularly cold.

    "Damn, I can¡¯t believe I didn¡¯t know."

    Lun Boyan couldn¡¯t help but curse.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s brother is at Hardrick, and as the principal of Hardrick, he had no idea at all.

    "You¡¯re the principal."

    Lu Qingyi reminded him with a sentence.

    Lun Boyan: "..."

    This is a matter of detail! A matter of detail!

    Can you not care so much about the details?

    "Big sister."

    The voice of Lu Jiahao suddenly came over, he was quite far away, only saw Lu Qingyi seemed to be talking to someone.

    It¡¯s not clear who it is.

    "Hello, sister."

    Lu Nanfeng, Cheng Hao, and Du Liang followed Lu Jiahao¡¯s lead.

    Lu Jiahao¡¯s sister is their sister, brothers are like this, except for girlfriends and the like, they are all shared.

    "Hello, Principal Lu..."

    Lu Nanfeng¡¯s steps suddenly stopped as he looked at Lun Boyan in astonishment.

    "Principal Lu?"

    Cheng Hao asked uncertainly.

    They are only freshmen, so their impression of Hardrick¡¯s principal, Lun Boyan, is not particularly deep, they have only seen him occasionally.

    "Hello, Principal Lu."

    Lu Jiahao and Du Liang greeted Lun Boyan.

    Crows flew over in their hearts. They had unexpectedly seen Lun Boyan, the elusive principal of Hardrick, at Guxiang Residence. It was incredible.

    "Um, hello."

    Lun Boyan turned his head and looked at the four young men carefully.

    His eyes quickly landed on Lu Jiahao. Among the four, Lu Jiahao stood out the most, and he looked the most like Lu Qingyi.

    Lun Boyan recognized Lu Jiahao at a glance.

    "You¡¯re Lu Jiahao right?"

    Lun Boyan stood beside Lu Jiahao with his hands behind his back, circling around to scrutinize him.

    Well, Lu Qingyi¡¯s brother is not bad.

    "Ah, I am..."

    Lu Jiahao was a little puzzled.

    No way, how would Lun Boyan know him?

    This is really unexpected. S~ea??h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Lu Qingyi: "..."

    Lu Nanfeng, Cheng Hao, Du Liang all exchanged a puzzled look.

    Lun Boyan knows Lu Jiahao, but Lu Jiahao is not that famous, famous enough for the principal to recognize, is he?

    "Old man, you can scram now if there¡¯s nothing."

    Lu Qingyi took a few steps forward, her voice icy cold.

    Lun Boyan didn¡¯t know what trick was he up to.

    Lu Jiahao: "..."

    Lu Nanfeng: "..."

    Cheng Hao: "..."

    Du Liang: "..."

    Wait, what did they hear?

    Old man, you can scram now?

    Did Lu Qingyi really mean what she said?

    Doesn¡¯t Lu Qingyi know the man standing before her is Hardrick¡¯s principal, a man many people respect?

    Not because Hardrick¡¯s principal is scary, but because the students under Hardrick¡¯s principal are freaking awesome.

    If you offend Hardrick¡¯s principal, it¡¯s equivalent to offending an awesome character.

    "This is Guxiang Residence, don¡¯t I have the right to dine here?"

    Lun Boyan turned to look back at Lu Qingyi, his beard trembling as he spoke, a look of dissatisfaction on his face.

    Alas, he¡¯s having a tough time.

    He, Principal Hardrick himself has never been taken seriously by Lu Qingyi.

    Alas, he is really in a tough spot.

    Lu Jiahao: "..."

    Lu Nanfeng: "..."

    Cheng Hao: "..."

    Du Liang: "..."

    Holy moly, the plot really shouldn¡¯t go like this.

    Isn¡¯t it said to be the case, Principal Hardrick, Lun Boyan not being very good-tempered?

    But isn¡¯t he particularly pleasant to talk to now?

    "Yeah, he can have fun by himself, Ahao. I¡¯ve booked the private room, let¡¯s go in."

    After saying this, Lu Qingyi directly walked into the Guxiang Residence.

    Her voice was very cold.

    Lu Jiahao: "..."

    Lu Nanfeng: "..."

    Cheng Hao: "..."

    Du Liang: "..."

    Lun Boyan: "..."

    Lun Boyan instantly felt as if there was no love in the world. It was hard for him.

    "Principal, we¡¯re going first then."

    "Principal, I¡¯ll take my leave first."

    "Principal, have fun."

    "Principal, I¡¯m going in first."

    Lu Jiahao, Lu Nanfeng, Cheng Hao, and Du Liang one by one greeted Lun Boyan before stepping into the Guxiang Residence.

    Lun Boyan: "..."

    He stroked his chin, contemplating life.

    "Sis, you know Principal Lun?"

    Lu Jiahao scampered to Lu Qingyi¡¯s side, curiosity written all over his face.

    Alas, he isn¡¯t even aware of Lu Qingyi¡¯s social circle.

    "I know him."

    Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t deny it.

    "Sis, are you sure it¡¯s this room?"

    Lu Nanfeng looked at Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand on the doorknob, dubiously gazing at the room plate, asking uncertainly.

    304, the VIP luxury suite.

    Did Lu Qingyi get the room wrong?

    It¡¯s hard to reserve a common room at Guxiang Residence, but how did Lu Qingyi manage to reserve a VIP suite?

    Not to mention a common room, it¡¯s extremely difficult even to reserve a seat in the hall.

    "It¡¯s correct."

    Lu Qingyi pushed the door open, the suite was empty.

    "Wow, sister, you¡¯re amazing."

    "I never thought I¡¯d have the chance to eat at Guxiang Residence in my lifetime."

    "The VIP suite! I never thought I¡¯d have the chance to be in here."

    "I feel like I can fly."

    Cheng Hao and Du Liang were chattering away, clearly showing their lack of worldly experience.

    "Order whatever you want, there¡¯s no need to be polite, "

    Lu Qingyi pulled out a chair and sat down. She crossed her legs and motioned to the others with her chin.

    "I suddenly feel like Ahao¡¯s sister is so cold."

    Du Liang rubbed his arm lightly and leaned in to Lu Nanfeng to voice his feelings.

    She really was Ice-Cold, her aura was completely chilling.

    "An ice beauty, that¡¯s normal."

    Du Liang agreed as he glanced at Lu Qingyi.

    At the milk tea shop, they hadn¡¯t felt it, but now they certainly did.

    "Sis, this food is quite expensive."

    Lu Nanfeng was holding the menu and turned to Lu Qingyi.

    The implication was that he wanted to pay for his own food.

    "I guess it¡¯s okay."

    Lu Qingyi was looking at her phone with an air of nonchalance.

    "We can pay for whatever we want to eat, we don¡¯t want you to foot the bill, sis."

    Cheng Hao picked up where Lu Nanfeng left off.

    They had a lot of dishes they wanted to order, but they felt guilty having Lu Qingyi pay.

    "Yes, exactly." Du Liang said while nodding.

 Chapter 206 Lun Boyan: Seeing color forgets friend_1

    Chapter 206: 206 Lun Boyan: Seeing color forgets friend_1"Waiter."

    Lu Qingyi gently arched her lips and called out all of a sudden.

    "What would you like to order?"

    A waiter quickly materialized in the private room, a polite smile on her face.

    The service at Guxiang Residence was truly exceptional.

    "One of everything, you can charge it to my member account."

    Lu Qingyi said nonchalantly.

    At Guxiang Residence, one could become a member and top up their account with funds, all subsequent costs could be simply deducted from the member¡¯s account.

    A membership card?

    The other four people were stunned.

    "Sure, please give us a moment."

    The waiter maintained her polite smile, and then left the room after speaking.

    "Sister, you..."

    Lu Jiahao looked at Lu Qingyi, unsure of what to say.

    "Your sister isn¡¯t short of cash."

    Lu Qingyi smiled lightly.

    Indeed, what she didn¡¯t lack was money.

    "Study hard, if there¡¯s anything, do not hesitate to come to me."

    Lu Qingyi said.

    "Young lady, I¡¯ve popped by to grace this meal, I assume that¡¯s all right?"

    Lun Boyan pushed open the door of the private room, a playful grin on his face as he looked at Lu Qingyi.

    "You can ask them."

    Lu Qingyi lazily lifted her head, giving Lun Boyan an icy glance before replying.

    She couldn¡¯t care less, but she wasn¡¯t sure how these big boys felt about it.

    After all, Lun Boyan was the headmaster of Hardrick, dining with the headmaster definitely came with some level of pressure.

    Lu Nanfeng: "..."

    Cheng Hao: "..."

    Du Feng: "..."

    They felt the weight of having to answer this question.

    If they refused, it¡¯d be awkward since he was their headmaster and they were his students.

    If they agreed, dining with the headmaster would indeed put pressure on them.

    "Headmaster, please have a seat."

    Lu Jiahao stood up and pulled out a chair for Lun Boyan, a smile on his face.

    He remained quite composed, not flustered at all. He lifted his eyes to look at Lu Qingyi, observing her nonchalant demeanor, and smiled faintly.

    If his sister could remain so composed, then he definitely should not lose his cool.

    "Jiahao is such a sensible child."

    Lun Boyan took the seat Lu Jiahao had pulled out for him, and shot a glance at Lu Qingyi before praising Lu Jiahao.

    Sheesh, this girl was entirely too cold, not even a hint of the respect due to her elders.

    "Did I invite you?"

    Lu Qingyi clearly heard the implications in Lun Boyan¡¯s words. She raised her eyes slowly and chuckled coldly.

    Uninvited yet showing up anyway, she was already being kind by not kicking him out. Was he really expecting her to treat him with courtesy?

    Lun Boyan: "..."

    Okay, so he didn¡¯t get an invitation.

    The food was served quickly and took up the entire table.

    Lu Nanfeng, Cheng Hao, and Du Liang looked at the table full of dishes, their mouths watering. It smelled fantastic.

    The food at Guxiang Residence was indeed worth the reputation.

    "Headmaster, what would you like to eat?"

    Lu Jiahao stood up and asked.

    "I like everything, you don¡¯t have to worry about me. Your sister didn¡¯t even bother about me, so go ahead and eat."

    Lun Boyan waved his hand dismissively and glanced at Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi was still engrossed in her phone, showing no intention of looking at Lun Boyan.

    "Don¡¯t be nervous, just treat me as an old grandpa. You can see how Miss Qingyi treats me, right? To me, I¡¯m just a low-status, pitiful, weak, and helpless old man."

    Lun Boyan looked at the somewhat restrained Lu Nanfeng, Cheng Hao, and Du Liang, and slowly started speaking, his gaze constantly shifting towards Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t budge an inch and didn¡¯t even bother to glance at Lun Boyan.

    Lu Nanfeng: "..."

    Cheng Hao: "..."

    Du Liang: "..."

    No status?

    Pitiful, weak, and helpless?

    The three of them exchanged glances, their mouths twitching involuntarily. They found it hard to believe.

    The headmaster of Hardrick, without any status, pitiful, weak, and helpless? Really?

    "Stop playing the victim, no one pities you."

    Lu Qingyi looked at Lun Boyan, a cold smile on her lips.

    His constant attempts at gaining sympathy were nothing new to her.

    Lun Boyan: "..."

    Sigh, only in front of Lu Qingyi did he genuinely feel pitiful, weak, and helpless.

    "I have some matters to attend to. I¡¯ll be leaving first. You guys continue to enjoy your meal."

    Lu Qingyi put her phone into her pocket and slowly stood up to speak.

    "Sister, aren¡¯t you going to dine with me?"

    Lu Jiahao stood up as well, looking somewhat aggrieved at Lu Qingyi.

    She had promised to treat them to a meal, and indeed she had, but now she wanted to leave.

    "I¡¯ll visit you in Hardrick next time."

    Lu Qingyi stretched out her hand to ruffle Lu Jiahao¡¯s hair, speaking softly.

    "Will you not visit me?"

    Lun Boyan also stood up, his moustache bristling in annoyance.

    Hmph!

    She¡¯d go to Hardrick but not look for him, there really was no love left.

    He¡¯d definitely look for Lu Qingyi¡¯s old students next time and block Lu Qingyi at the entrance of Hardrick, giving her a bloody good expose.

    Exposing her as the terrifying Professor Lu from Harderland, the most rigorous and frightening professor in the folklore.

    "Visit you for tea? I¡¯m sorry, your tea doesn¡¯t suit my taste."

    Lu Qingyi crossed her arms and looked at Lun Boyan with a cold smile as she replied.

    Lun Boyan: "..."

    "My brother-in-law is here to pick me up. I¡¯m leaving first."

    Lu Qingyi looked at Jiahao, her gaze gentle. This was a stark contrast to her attitude towards Lun Boyan. S§×arch* The N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "Fickle."

    Lun Boyan slapped the table, his tone full of dissatisfaction.

    He had previously thought that Lu Qingyi would never date, and would always accompany him in Hardrick.

    Little did he expect that once Lu Qingyi¡¯s grandmother passed away and she left Hardrick, she would rather be a high school student at Yizhong and managed to get into medical school. She¡¯d rather be a student in medical school.

    Sigh, she would rather be a tuition-paying student than to continue a well-paying job as a professor.

    Is there another person like Lu Qingyi in the entire world?

    The most unbelievable thing of all was that Lu Qingyi was dating, and her boyfriend was none other than the godly Xu Boyan.

    "Unhappy? Why don¡¯t you get one too?"

    Lu Qingyi raised an eyebrow, looking at Lun Boyan with a cold smile.

    Lun Boyan¡¯s wife had passed away many years ago, and he had always been alone.

    Lun Boyan: "..."

    He was already an old man, not youthful like Lu Qingyi. What was there to date or seek?

    Lu Nanfeng, Cheng Hao, and Du Liang tried to stifle their laughter, which they had been holding back for long.

    Lu Jiahao was all curiosity. He was particularly intrigued about how Lu Qingyi and Lun Boyan knew each other and what their relationship was like.

    "You can leave. Are you not worried that I¡¯ll expose you?"

    Lun Boyan suddenly became arrogant.

 Chapter 207 She is Professor Harderland_1

    Chapter 207: 207 She is Professor Harderland_1He crossed his arms and stared at Lu Qingyi, with an air of threatening to reveal her identity if she left today.

    Hmm!

    Lu Qingyi had been withholding her identity as Professor Hadrick Lu. If she chose to leave today, he would disclose her identity.

    "As long as you¡¯re happy."

    Lu Qingyi gave Lun Boyan a look with a nonchalant smile and then walked out of the room straightway.

    Lun Boyan: "..."

    She¡¯s not scared?

    Indeed not scared?

    Really not scared?

    Lun Boyan felt like he was going crazy, things were really getting worse.

    "Do you guys know who Lu Qingyi is?"

    Sitting down, Lun Boyan poured himself a glass of water, finished it in one gulp, then slowly started to speak.

    "We know, she¡¯s Lu Jiahao¡¯s biological sister."

    "Isn¡¯t she a medical student?"

    "Does she have other identities?"

    Lu Nanfeng, Cheng Hao, Du Liang glanced at each other and uttered.

    Lu Jiahao was particularly calm, just looking expectantly at Lun Boyan. He suspected there were some parts of Lu Qingyi¡¯s identity he didn¡¯t know about.

    He knew Lu Qingyi was "June".

    He also knew Lu Qingyi might have many other identities, he just didn¡¯t know about them himself.

    "Don¡¯t you guys wonder how Lu Qingyi and I got acquainted?"

    Lun Boyan didn¡¯t answer, he continued with his question.

    Lu Nanfeng, Cheng Hao, Du Liang all nodded, their faces full of curiosity.

    Successively looking at Lun Boyan, Lu Jiahao anticipated the words Lun Boyan was about to say.

    "Lu Qingyi is outstanding."

    Said Lun Boyan.

    Indeed, Lu Qingyi was outstanding, truly remarkable. People like her are genuinely rare.

    Lun Boyan also understood that Qingyi¡¯s excellence was due to her natural talent combined with hard work, but most of it was because her parents never loved her.

    "I know my sister is outstanding."

    Lu Jiahao curled his lips, smiling lightly.

    No matter how she was, in his eyes, she was the best.

    "You surely aren¡¯t strangers to Professor Hadrick Lu, right?"

    After saying this, Lun Boyan carefully studied the expressions of the four people around him, revealing a slight smile on his face.

    A smirk hidden in a smile.

    Professor Hadrick Lu.

    Professor Lu...

    A surname Lu.

    The answer seemed to be on the tip of their tongues. Astonished, Lu Jiahao stared at Lun Boyan, opening his mouth but not uttering a word.

    Lu Nanfeng, Cheng Hao, and Du Liang were also stunned. Even though Lun Boyan hadn¡¯t explicitly stated it yet, they had pretty much guessed it.

    They were intelligent enough to figure it out.

    "What you¡¯re thinking isn¡¯t wrong."

    Upon seeing the change in four people¡¯s shocked faces, Lun Boyan nodded and said, evidently enjoying that moment.

    "My sister... is she really..."

    Looking particularly surprised, Lu Jiahao¡¯s face was etched with disbelief.

    Lu Qingyi was so exceptional, and he was left completely oblivious.

    About Qingyi¡¯s past nineteen years, he, as a brother, knew nothing about it, not even that she was so exceptional.

    Lu Qingyi turned out to be Professor Hadrick Lu, such a renowned figure, he couldn¡¯t believe it.

    "Don¡¯t look so surprised or curious. Get over this news and let¡¯s eat. You¡¯ve been speaking and eating with Professor Hadrick Lu, why should you cower before me, the principal of Hardrick University?"

    Ignoring the expressions of the four, Lun Boyan started eating merrily.

    Indeed, Lu Nanfeng, Cheng Hao, Du Liang were still a little restrained around him.

    "You¡¯re right."

    Lu Jiahao also picked up his chopsticks.

    He felt delighted that his sister was so outstanding.

    It suddenly came back to him how Qingyi had reacted to Hadrick University, how she was so sure about certain information related to Hardrick University.

    Lu Qingyi said Hardrick was admitting art students this year.

    It took Lu Nanfeng, Cheng Hao, and Du Liang quite some time to digest this news; they gulped their saliva.

    They were extremely astounded. It was beyond their belief that they had actually met the legendary Professor Lu, a figure who had not shown up at school since the term began.

    They had always reckoned Professor Hadrick Lu to be an old man. Little did they realize that the true Professor Lu was a young girl.

    What¡¯s more, she was quite beautiful. They were also able to have a conversation with her and enjoy bubble tea together. They were almost having a meal together.

    "Principal..."

    "Ah, don¡¯t call me ¡¯principal¡¯. Your sister calls me an old man, so you may call me grandfather."

    Lun Boyan interrupted Lu Jiahao before he could finish, slightly displeased.

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    "Oh right, all of you should do the same instead of always calling me ¡¯principal¡¯. It feels quite distant. Save ¡¯principal¡¯ for when we¡¯re at school."

    Lun Boyan shifted his gaze back to Lu Nanfeng, Cheng Hao and Du Liang, and slowly started speaking.

    "Grandfather."

    Upon hearing this, Lu Nanfeng, Cheng Hao, and Du Liang chorused in agreement.

    Who would¡¯ve thought that they would have a meal with the renowned principal of Hardrick University and even affectionately call him "grandfather".

    They owe it all to Lu Jiahao¡¯s remarkable sister.

    "Grandfather, when did you meet my sister? "

    Lu Jiahao asked.

    "Well, it¡¯s been a while. Remember when your sister took the college entrance exam right after she graduated from junior high school? I provided her with the materials."

    Lun Boyan gently lowered his gaze, slowly explaining.

    Back then, Lu Qingyi came to him by herself. She said she wanted to go to college and start working as soon as possible.

    Lu Qingyi was indeed filial. She sincerely cared about her grandmother, and now that she¡¯s independent, she can spare time to take care of her. However, her grandmother wasn¡¯t fortunate enough to live long enough to savor this.

    She took the college entrance exam right after junior high graduation?

    Lu Jiahao, Lu Nanfeng, Cheng Hao, and Du Liang were all taken aback. It needed a considerable level of genius to accomplish this.

    Lu Jiahao suddenly recalled that Lu Qingyi, who had just returned to the Lu Family, had explicitly said that she never went to high school.

    Everyone said that Lu Qingyi dropped out of school to work after her junior high graduation. Nobody could have imagined that she went to university.

    Probably not many would have believed her if she said she went to university.

    "Those people don¡¯t deserve to be my sister¡¯s parents."

    Lu Jiahao said, his mouth curling into a sardonic smile.

    Indeed, he felt Yao Meishu and Lu Yao were not worthy parents for Qingyi.

    Lu Nanfeng, Cheng Hao, Du Liang didn¡¯t understand what Lu Jiahao meant but Lun Boyan did.

    "No, they don¡¯t. Only you are worthy of being her little brother."

    Pouring himself another glass of juice, Lun Boyan gulped it down, then slowly remarked.

    Lu Nanfeng, Cheng Hao and Du Liang seemed to understand something. They didn¡¯t say anything, just quietly continued eating.

    Lu Jiahao just laughed lightly without speaking a word.

    Lu Qingyi was so exceptional, and he, as her brother, felt overshadowed in comparison. He wasn¡¯t sure if he was worthy of her.

 Chapter 208 Guxiang Residenceâ€™s Backstage Boss_1

    Chapter 208: 208 Guxiang Residence¡¯s Backstage Boss_1After dinner, Lun Boyan left first, leaving the other four Lu Jiahao waiting for a cab at the entrance.

    "Ahao, I¡¯m shook."

    Lu Nanfeng remarked, clearly stunned and dazed.

    They had dinner with Principal Hardrick, and found out who Professor Lu was.

    Probably not a single freshman knew who Professor Hardrick Lu was. Because as soon as school started, they heard that Professor Lu might not go back to school due to some matters.

    Unexpectedly, Professor Lu was absent from the school because he became a student at the medical college.

    This was truly unbelievable.

    "Do not spread this."

    Lu Jiahao made a shushing motion, placing his index finger slowly on his lips.

    Lu Qingyi probably didn¡¯t plan on disclosing this; it was Lun Boyan who revealed it, so he felt the need to help Lu Qingyi keep it a secret.

    "Your sister¡¯s boyfriend must be quite a catch, huh?"

    Cheng Hao asked casually.

    Exceptional girls usually end up with exceptional guys, that¡¯s a common understanding.

    A girl so extraordinary, if her boyfriend isn¡¯t up to par, how could he ever think he deserves her?

    "Yeah, he is quite remarkable."

    Lu Jiahao¡¯s face twitched a bit, but he still nodded in agreement.

    Xu Boyan was indeed handsome and treated his sister nicely, but... he doesn¡¯t seem to be well-off.

    In Lu Jiahao¡¯s perception, Xu Boyan was merely a convenience store owner without any notable talents.

    "Damn! Isn¡¯t that your sister?"

    Du Liang turned his head, pointing in a direction and hollered out loud.

    He was completely shocked.

    Not far from them was a black car, its door open. A man and a woman were locked in an embrace, passionately kissing. The woman¡¯s back was leaning against the car.

    The lighting was dim, creating a hazy impression.

    Lu Jiahao: "..."

    He followed Du Liang¡¯s pointing direction and indeed, saw the man and woman kissing intently.

    Xu Boyan and Lu Qingyi.

    Although the streetlight was a bit dim, Lu Jiahao recognized them instantly.

    Xu Boyan was taking advantage of his sister!

    "Interesting... women always pretend to be aloof but in front of the man they like..."

    Lu Nanfeng crossed his arms, sighing deeply as he looked towards them. He stopped mid-sentence.

    Lu Qingyi truly had the aloof and cool vibe.

    Lu Jiahao glared at Lu Nanfeng and made a beeline towards the direction of Lu Qingyi.

    "Hey, Ahao, what are you trying to do?"

    Lu Nanfeng paused for a second, looking at Lu Jiahao with confusion.

    ¡ª¡ª

    "Sweetie, you¡¯re still inexperienced at the art of breathing while kissing."

    Xu Boyan gently pinched the girl¡¯s cheek, dropping another soft kiss on Lu Qingyi¡¯s face.

    After leaving Guxiang Residence, Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t go off, she went to a Western restaurant next door with Xu Boyan for dinner instead.

    A candlelit dinner, just for them.

    "Sister."

    Lu Jiahao¡¯s voice suddenly carried over.

    Lu Qingyi looked in the direction of the voice, Lu Jiahao was slowly approaching her.

    Lu Qingyi touched her nose, feeling a little awkward. Lu Jiahao couldn¡¯t have seen, could he?

    This was embarrassingly awkward.

    "Did you enjoy the food at Guxiang Residence?"

    Xu Boyan placed his left hand in his pocket and the other arm around Lu Qingyi¡¯s shoulders, asking casually.

    Guxiang Residence was his property, he didn¡¯t expect this young fellow to be a member.

    "The cuisine at Guxiang Residence is indeed good."

    Lu Jiahao said, his eyes fixated on Xu Boyan. Or more precisely, fixated on Xu Boyan¡¯s hand that was draped over Lu Qingyi¡¯s shoulder.

    "Feel free to come often."

    Xu Boyan took out a black business card from his pocket, handing it over to Lu Jiahao.

    Lu Jiahao furrowed his brows, he took the business card and was totally surprised once he saw the print on it.

    Guxiang Residence.

    The three large, gilded letters stood out vividly. It was a Black Card for Guxiang Residence¡ªcome and dine without charge and no need to book a private room in advance, one would be always kept aside.

    Meaning, he could go to Guxiang Residence and dine without paying a dime with this card.

    "Your property?"

    Lu Qingyi raised an eyebrow. She looked at Xu Boyan with a half-smile.

    She was completely oblivious that Guxiang Residence was Xu Boyan¡¯s property, otherwise, she wouldn¡¯t have spent all that money.

    "Yeah, I¡¯m sorry I didn¡¯t tell you before."

    Xu Boyan gently rubbed Lu Qingyi¡¯s hair, speaking in a soft voice.

    He had many properties and didn¡¯t have time to mention them to Lu Qingyi.

    Seems like he must make a list of all his properties for Lu Qingyi to peruse so that she won¡¯t unknowingly pay money at a place owned by him.

    "Refund."

    Lu Qingyi stretched out both hands, making a gesture for a refund.

    The money didn¡¯t count for much in her eyes.

    "Here¡¯s the card, swipe at will."

    Xu Boyan took out a black card from his pocket and handed it to Lu Qingyi with a chuckle.

    His money was essentially Lu Qingyi¡¯s money. He was even worried that Lu Qingyi would hesitate to spend his money.

    Lu Jiahao: "..."

    So, did he come here just to spectate their lovey-dovey moment?

    Before he thought Xu Boyan wasn¡¯t doing well, only to discover that he was the boss behind Guxiang Residence.

    Guxiang Residence had branches in many places, the one in Kyoto was the main branch. The restaurant had a large and well-established business and was quite famous.

    As the power behind Guxiang Residence, Xu Boyan surely had money and status to boot.

    Because Guxiang Residence had never seen any trouble and very few dared to make any.

    "Give it to Ahao, he needs it more. If I need money, I¡¯ll ask you."

    Lu Qingyi chuckled lightly, placing the card from Xu Boyan¡¯s hand onto Lu Jiahao¡¯s palm.

    Although Lu Jiahao was quite wealthy, in a city like Kyoto where one could easily spend a lot, what Lu Yao gave might not last very long.

    She didn¡¯t lack money, she hadn¡¯t even bothered to check her card balance.

    Lu Jiahao: "..."

    He looked at the black card that suddenly materialized in his hand, the corners of his mouth twitched, unsure of what to say.

    So, he got a black card with unlimited credit out of the blue.

    Xu Boyan was indeed rich. Lu Jiahao looked up at Xu Boyan, realizing that his aura was not like those of idle good-for-nothings.

    "Sister, brother-in-law, I have my own money. These are not needed."

    Lu Jiahao gently shook his head, intending to return the black card to Lu Qingyi.

    He was a man, his parents had given him pocket money, and he didn¡¯t feel the need to take his sister¡¯s earnings.

    Brother-in-law?

    Xu Boyan amiably lifted the corners of his mouth, very pleased with this address. His mood lightened instantly.

    He liked this name very much.

    "He has a lot of money, there¡¯s no need to be frugal. Just swipe it as you please."

    Lu Qingyi stood in front of Lu Jiahao, inserting the card back into Lu Jiahao¡¯s hand. She spoke slowly.

    Kyoto is a city offering numerous ways to spend money.

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 Chapter 209 people foolish with lots of money?_1

    Chapter 209: 209 people foolish with lots of money?_1Rich and foolish.

    These four words suddenly popped into Lu Jiahao¡¯s head.

    Indeed, wealthy people hardly care about money and are particularly casual about it.

    Lu Nanfeng, Cheng Hao, and Du Liang had just come over when they overheard this sentence.

    Damn, they also wished to have such a sister.

    When they saw Xu Boyan¡¯s handsome looks, all three of them were astonished. As expected, a beauty goes with a handsome guy.

    Only beauties and handsome guys make perfect couples, they were all a mismatch.

    They didn¡¯t understand the world anymore. Handsome guys paired with beauties and exceptional people with other exceptional individuals, what about people like them?

    Indeed, there were reasons why they were single. They weren¡¯t handsome enough, they weren¡¯t excellent enough, hence their single status.

    "In the future, when you have a girlfriend, you¡¯ll surely need to spend money. Here¡¯s a card for you. It¡¯s always good to carry some money when you go out with friends."

    Lu Qingyi gently patted Lu Jiahao¡¯s shoulder and said softly.

    Because he is her younger brother, Lu Jiahao, she thought to care for him a little more.

    If it were Lu Jiayue, she would definitely not care at all.

    "Take it. Your sister is looking out for you. If you run into any problems you can¡¯t handle, come and find me." S§×ar?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Xu Boyan said.

    Those that Lu Qingyi cares for, he would definitely care for too.

    He naturally took her phone out of her pocket, unlocked it, and typed a few strokes on it.

    "I¡¯ve sent you my number."

    He stuffed her phone back into her pocket, acting nonchalantly.

    Lu Jiahao: "..."

    Alright.

    "Wow, I envy such a sis and bro-in-law,"

    "So lovely, I also want to have sis and bro-in-law like this."

    "Not only do sis and bro-in-law have stunning looks but also money. I envy Ahao so much."

    "They are truly immortal-like in their beauty."

    "My god, a Black Card, they must be incredibly rich."

    "I wish I could have one too, but I know I¡¯m not worthy."

    Lu Nanfeng, Cheng Hao, and Du Liang spoke uncontrollably.

    Oh boy, they were so envious.

    They also wanted to have a sister and brother-in-law like that. Not only were they good-looking but they also gave money to their young brother.

    "In the future, you guys can come for a meal with Jiahao."

    Xu Boyan pointed in the direction of Guxiang Residence and said.

    What now?

    What did he mean?

    The three of them were stunned and didn¡¯t react.

    What did Xu Boyan mean?

    "It¡¯s getting late, Boyan and I will go back first. Be careful when you hail a cab."

    Lu Qingyi glanced at her watch and said.

    Lu Jiahao is a boy, so she wouldn¡¯t worry about his safety at night but just reminded him about taking care while hailing a cab.

    Lu Qingyi buckled up and Xu Boyan drove away.

    Watching the car disappearing from his line of sight, Lu Jiahao seemed a bit stunned.

    Wait, go home?

    Were Xu Boyan and Lu Qingyi living together?

    But how could that be?

    "Ahao, what did your bro-in-law mean?"

    "Yeah. What did he mean by we¡¯ll have dinner here next time?"

    "I¡¯m a bit confused, didn¡¯t quite get what he meant."

    Lu Nanfeng, Cheng Hao, and Du Liang all turned to look at Lu Jiahao and asked.

    "It means we can dine and dash."

    Lu Jiahao opened up the Guxiang Residence card in his hand and looked at the three of them.

    He was actually quite surprised.

    Dine and dash?

    Card from Guxiang Residence?

    Free food?

    The eyes of Lu Nanfeng, Cheng Hao, and Du Liang all lit up.

    Damn, that¡¯s so generous.

    Lu Jiahao¡¯s brother-in-law is actually the big boss behind Guxiang Residence.

    This was absolutely great.

    "Damn Lu Jiahao, we won¡¯t have to worry about food and drink if we follow you from now on."

    "Ahhhhhhh, I¡¯ll follow you from now on."

    "Indeed, excellent people are matched with excellent people."

    "Ahao¡¯s sister is Professor Had of Hardrick and her bro-in-law owns Guxiang Residence."

    "As long as we don¡¯t fall out with Ahao, we won¡¯t have to worry about food and drink."

    Lu Nanfeng, Cheng Hao, and Du Liang couldn¡¯t stop chattering.

    Lu Jiahao felt a wave of speechlessness, "My sister is outstanding, and her husband certainly isn¡¯t any less."

    Even though he wasn¡¯t particularly satisfied with Xu Boyan, as long as Lu Qingyi liked him, he wouldn¡¯t badmouth Xu Boyan in front of others.

    No matter what, Xu Boyan was his brother-in-law. He was willing to call him bro-in-law, not because Xu Boyan had given him a Black Card or the Guxiang Residence card, but because Xu Boyan loves Lu Qingyi deeply.

    That is why he was willing to call Xu Boyan, bro-in-law.

    ¡ª¡ª

    "Little one, I¡¯ll make some time to give you a list of businesses I own."

    Xu Boyan drove and looked at Lu Qingyi¡¯s expression through the rearview mirror.

    "Why are you giving it to me?"

    Lu Qingyi lazily blinked, she asked nonchalantly.

    She had no interest in Xu Boyan¡¯s businesses.

    "So you won¡¯t have to spend money when you¡¯re at a place I own."

    Xu Boyan gently curved his lips and looked at Lu Qingyi through the rear-view mirror.

    He couldn¡¯t let his girlfriend feel aggrieved.

    "That¡¯s not necessary."

    Lu Qingyi shook her head slightly.

    Although, because Guxiang Residence belongs to Xu Boyan, she made him repay her money, that was more of a joke. She wasn¡¯t serious.

    She didn¡¯t lack that bit of money.

    "It¡¯s a must."

    Xu Boyan affirmed.

    He was planning to hand all his properties to Lu Qingyi in the future, so if he didn¡¯t make a list of them now, he would eventually have to anyway.

    "Then as you wish."

    Lu Qingyi smirked and leaned back on the seat with her eyes slowly closing.

    She was indifferent.

    "Little one, do you want something to drink?"

    Xu Boyan asked.

    Xu Boyan¡¯s question had been hanging around for a while, but Lu Qingyi hadn¡¯t responded.

    Xu Boyan tilted his head slightly, and saw Lu Qingyi¡¯s sleeping face in profile.

    The little girl must be too tired that she fell asleep.

    Xu Boyan didn¡¯t make any sound again, he just looked at Lu Qingyi tenderly.

    Her sleeping face was especially adorable.

    When they got home, Xu Boyan got out of the car. He walked around to the passenger side, carefully unbuckled her seat belt, and gently lifted Lu Qingyi out.

    As if holding a priceless treasure, he handled her delicately.

    Indeed, wasn¡¯t Lu Qingyi his precious gem?

    So delicate that he was afraid of dropping her, and afraid of melting her when he held her in his mouth. He was willing to spoil Lu Qingyi forever.

    "Xu Boyan."

    Lu Qingyi was really light, making Xu Boyan worried about potentially dropping her. Just as Xu Boyan lifted Lu Qingyi into his arms, she called out his name.

    "Hmm? Have you woken up?"

    Xu Boyan asked with a gentle voice, looking at the girl in his arms.

    "No, I¡¯m sleepy."

    Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t even open her eyes and spoke in a lazy, slightly coquettish tone.

    She was really tired and didn¡¯t want to move. She just wanted Xu Boyan to hold her.

    She was a light sleeper, and by the time the car had stopped, she was already awake, but she didn¡¯t want to open her eyes.

 Chapter 210: That annoying person who canâ€™t be removed_1

    Chapter 210: That annoying person who can¡¯t be removed_1fre¨¥webnovel.comLin Xiaoni stood at the door of the restroom, caught off guard as she had just washed her hands and turned her head.

    She stared blankly ahead, her face full of disbelief.

    A woman was supporting an elderly man. The woman was smiling brightly, her head lowered, presumably speaking to the old man about something. Her smile was incredibly genuine.

    The old man gently patted the girl¡¯s shoulder. His face wrinkled deeply, bearing an especially kind smile.

    You couldn¡¯t see the woman¡¯s full face, but her side profile was stunning enough.

    The girl had a soft smile on her face. The old man seemed to have said something to her, which made her smile even brighter.

    The woman supported the old man as they pushed open the door of the box, vanishing from Lin Xiaoni¡¯s line of sight.

    Lin Xiaoni was dumbfounded... this...

    That¡¯s right, that woman was Lu Qingyi. She never imagined that Lu Qingyi could smile, let alone with such joy.

    An elderly man, a man.

    Lin Xiaoni suddenly felt as if she had discovered something. She covertly photographed the pair with her phone. As she tucked the phone into her pocket, she couldn¡¯t help but feel a hint of an unsettled spirit.

    What kind of fa?ade was Lu Qingyi putting on, acting all aloof? It was nothing more than hooking up with some old man.

    In Lin Xiaoni¡¯s eyes, Lu Qingyi had hooked up with a wealthy man, and an old one at that.

    Hah, Lu Qingyi.

    Lin Xiaoni tightened her fist as hatred for Lu Qingyi surged within her. If not for Lu Qingyi, she would still be contentedly studying at the medical school.

    The medical school ¨C it had taken her so much effort to get admitted to.

    On what grounds?

    Why was it that just because of Lu Qingyi, she had to drop out of school?

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    "Xiaoni, what are you looking at?"

    Lin Yiran emerged from the restroom and gently patted Lin Xiaoni¡¯s shoulder.

    She noticed Lin Xiaoni had been staring at one direction for a long time, lost in thought. She couldn¡¯t help but feel curious about what it was that had captivated Lin Xiaoni.

    "Yiran, have you ever had someone you hated? Someone you really detest but couldn¡¯t do anything about?"

    Lin Xiaoni stared at the spot where Lu Qingyi had been standing. She gently curled up the corner of her mouth, revealing a bitter smile.

    Yes, as for Lu Qingyi, she indeed really detested her, but she could do nothing about Lu Qingyi.

    It¡¯s like she desperately wanted to eliminate Lu Qingyi, but she didn¡¯t have the capability. All she could do was watch Lu Qingyi live a fantastic life.

    That kind of feeling was indescribable.

    "Yes, there is. What would you want to do if there weren¡¯t?"

    Speaking of someone detestable but invincible, Lin Yiran immediately thought of Lu Qingyi¡¯s face.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s cold gaze and her cruel demeanor just made Lin Yiran feel a pang of guilt.

    Yes, if it weren¡¯t for Lu Qingyi, she would probably be at Beijing University now, the university she had set as her goal since high school.

    When she received her college entrance examination results, she was so happy that she felt as if she could fly.

    But, during the college application process, her heart sank to rock bottom. She was eliminated. Some examinees with lower scores than hers were admitted to Beijing University, while she was filtered out.

    The moment she was eliminated, Lu Qingyi¡¯s face and her words popped up in her mind - ¡¯You are not going to Beijing University.¡¯

    These six words, like a curse, were ceaselessly echoing in her head.

    She suddenly realized, she failed to get into Beijing University all because of Lu Qingyi.

    "We are both unfortunate."

    Lin Xiaoni let out a bitter laugh, reaching out to pat Lin Yiran¡¯s shoulder.

    "Do you know why I came to the Normal University?" Lin Yiran asked Lin Xiaoni.

    She knew that Lin Xiaoni was originally from the medical school, but because she had accidentally offended someone, she was expelled. Then, seeking the next best alternative, she came to the Normal University.

    The name ¡¯Normal University¡¯ is short for ¡¯Kyoto Normal University.¡¯

    "Why?" Lin Xiaoni was somewhat curious. She assumed that Lin Yiran ended up at the Normal University only because she got admitted there. She had no idea that Lin Yiran had other reasons for attending.

    She suddenly had a brazen thought. Could it be that Lin Yiran couldn¡¯t go to the university she wanted to attend because of that detestable person?

    "Because... it¡¯s somewhat similar to your situation."

    Lin Yiran shook her head gently.

    Out of curiosity, Lin Xiaoni asked: "Where did you want to go?"

    "Even though my grades were good enough, I couldn¡¯t go to Beijing University. People with more influence and ability, such as Liu Yue, could easily outmaneuver me."

    Lin Yiran looped her arm around Lin Xiaoni¡¯s shoulder, speaking with a sense of hopelessness as they walked down the hall.

    Indeed, how could she hold her own against Lu Qingyi, who had a privileged background and was the mysterious Liu Yue?

    Liu Yue?

    Lin Xiaoni was utterly shocked. She looked at Lin Yiran incredulously, taken aback by her words.

    Liu Yue?

    The legendary and mysterious Liu Yue, so famous in the world of piano. The valuable Liu Yue.

    Lin Yiran knew such a prestigious figure and had conflicts with her. The whole situation was just mind-boggling for Lin Xiaoni.

    "Hard to believe, isn¡¯t it? I also find it hard to believe. If I had known about her status early on, even if I couldn¡¯t stand her, I wouldn¡¯t have provoked her."

    Lin Yiran sighed softly.

    Lu Qingyi was really harsh, but she also had the means to be harsh.

    Yes, if she had known earlier about Lu Qingyi being Liu Yue and about her ruthless nature, even if she didn¡¯t like Lu Qingyi, she wouldn¡¯t have openly provoked her.

    If she hadn¡¯t provoked Lu Qingyi, with her examination scores, she would already be at Beijing University studying the subject she loved.

    She would be joyful instead of feeling like she does now...

    "Indeed, if I had known her boyfriend had such immense influence, I would have refrained from disturbing her," Lin Xiaoni added ruefully.

    Lu Qingyi was beautiful and aloof. In the eyes of many boys, she was considered a goddess. Lin Xiaoni detested Lu Qingyi¡¯s beauty, so she held no affection for her.

    Therefore, she did everything she could to oppose Lu Qingyi, scheming to embarrass her. When Lu Qingyi was harsh with her, she considered harming Lu Qingyi in return.

    But she never anticipated stumbling in the process. She never expected she would be expelled from school.

    If she could foresee her own outcome, she would have restrained herself.

    She loved medical school, dearly. During her senior year, she had tried her best to enter the medical school. However, she had never expected that even before the commencement of the school year, she would be expelled.

    "We, with the same surname Lin, indeed share sad tales," remarked Lin Yiran, her voice faint with regret.

    When Lin Xiaoni first arrived at the Normal University, Lin Yiran felt a certain affinity with her, and they got along from the start.

    It turned out that their experiences were not much different.

 Chapter 211 encountering Lu Qingyi_1

    Chapter 211: 211 encountering Lu Qingyi_1They all had their preferred university in mind, but ended up having to settle for less.

    She had the grades, yet was eliminated and could not attend.

    Lin Xiaoni had already gone, but was expelled.

    All because of one detestable person they could not get rid of.

    Considering that both of their last names were the same, they indeed seemed to share the same unlucky plight.

    Maybe in their past lives they were sisters, their experiences are so similar.

    What they didn¡¯t know was that the individual subjecting them to the same treatment was the very same person they detested but could not eliminate.

    "Lu Qingyi."

    As they turned the corner, a figure appeared and both Lin Yiran and Lin Xiaoni cried out her name in unison.

    After they called out Lu Qingyi¡¯s name, they exchanged surprised glances, their eyes full of astonishment.

    They both knew Lu Qingyi.

    "Birds of a feather?"

    Lu Qingyi had her hands plunged into her pockets. She leisurely studied the two individuals in front of her, a corner of her mouth hooked into a sarcastic smile.

    So Lin Yiran and Lin Xiaoni had bumped into each other, indeed, like attracts like.

    Suddenly, an image flashed into Lin Xiaoni¡¯s mind, and she stared fixedly at Lu Qingyi.

    A woman helping an old man walk, her face blooming into a radiant smile as she murmured something to the elderly man, her smile genuinely warm.

    The old man lightly patted the girl¡¯s shoulder, his lined face adorned with a kind smile.

    The woman¡¯s face couldn¡¯t be seen clearly, but her profile alone was stunningly beautiful.

    A soft smile hung on the girl¡¯s face. The old man appeared to say something to the woman and her smile deepened.

    The woman pushed the old man into a private room.

    Birds of a feather?

    She and Lin Yiran?

    Lin Xiaoni laughed softly, looking at Lu Qingyi. "Aren¡¯t you the one hooking up with the old man?"

    She was convinced that Lu Qingyi had seduced an elder man since that¡¯s the only way she could have gained such influence.

    She just couldn¡¯t believe Lu Qingyi had such a powerful boyfriend. sea??h th§× ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "Are you talking about yourself?"

    Lu Qingyi took out her mobile phone from her pocket, a cold smile pulling at her lips as she looked at Lin Xiaoni with mock amusement.

    Lin Xiaoni felt her skin crawl under Lu Qingyi¡¯s gaze, her heart pounding with dread.

    Did Lu Qingyi know something?

    She was the one who knew best how she got into Jingshi University.

    She was expelled from the medical college; which other university would be willing to accept her, especially given her family situation and her severed relationship with them.

    Jingshi University was also a prestigious university. She was now a person stained with infamy, there was no way Jingshi would willingly accept her.

    The way she got into Jingshi...

    "Unable to admit it?"

    Lu Qingyi arched an eyebrow, her gaze full of teasing as she looked at Lin Xiaoni.

    Huh.

    How Lin Xiaoni got into Jingshi, she knew all too well.

    Lin Xiaoni was silent, her lips bitten until they turned white as she glared at Lu Qingyi.

    How could Lu Qingyi possibly know?

    She clenched her fists tightly, disbelief washing over her face as she looked at Lu Qingyi.

    She had not seen Lu Qingyi for a long time, there was no way she could know.

    "Or maybe you don¡¯t want to admit it? People should learn to be modest after being taught a lesson."

    Lu Qingyi lowered her head, a small smile escaping her lips.

    "I didn¡¯t do anything, what is there to admit?"

    Lin Xiaoni lifted her head, looking at Lu Qingyi as she spoke.

    Standing proudly as if she hadn¡¯t done anything wrong.

    "So, you want me to find photos and videos?"

    Lu Qingyi toyed with her phone, a half-smile on her face as she looked at Lin Xiaoni.

    In some cases, verbal agreements weren¡¯t enough. Sometimes, you needed to smack the evidence right on someone¡¯s face for them to feel the pain.

    "Xiaoni, just admit what you did."

    Lin Yiran gently tugged Lin Xiaoni¡¯s sleeve, whispering softly.

    She knew that Lu Qingyi was adept at computers. On the off chance that Lu Qingyi managed to find photos and videos, she couldn¡¯t risk not being cautious.

    Despite Lu Qingyi¡¯s apparently cold and indifferent demeanor, if she decided to be ruthless, she was more ruthless than anyone. Perhaps, she would even post those photos and videos online.

    Admitting her wrongs now would only result in a minor loss of face, causing embarrassment only in front of Lu Qingyi. If the matter escalated, it would be more than just a matter of losing face.

    "Yiran ..."

    Lin Xiaoni¡¯s eyes turned red, she looked at Lin Yiran with a grieved expression, resembling a startled bunny.

    Why should she?

    Admit what?

    What could Lu Qingyi do to her? She didn¡¯t believe Lu Qingyi could actually produce those photos and videos.

    "Lu Qingyi is very good with computers, she ..."

    Lin Yiran leaned over and whispered into Lin Xiaoni¡¯s ear, her voice so low that only Lin Xiaoni could hear.

    She recounted all the instances of Lu Qingyi¡¯s extraordinary skills in high school, especially focusing on Lu Qingyi¡¯s computer expertise.

    Lin Xiaoni¡¯s eyes widened as she looked at Lu Qingyi in disbelief.

    How could it be?

    How could Lu Qingyi be that exceptional?

    "She is June."

    In the end, Lin Yiran added a sentence. She looked at Lu Qingyi with fear in her eyes. Even though there was a strong desire to confront Lu Qingyi, she dared not.

    She couldn¡¯t afford to be expelled from Jingshi University too.

    Seeing Lu Qingyi had always been terrifying to her. Other than daring to give Lu Qingyi a defiant look, there was nothing else she was brave enough to do.

    June?

    Lin Xiaoni¡¯s eyes widened even more, this was impossible...

    June, Lu Qingyi was June? How could this be?

    Most people thought June was an old man, or a middle-aged uncle with a beer belly.

    Could June really be a young girl?

    Lin Xiaoni¡¯s first thoughts mirrored those of many when they found out Lu Qingyi was June.

    Lu Qingyi held her phone, a teasing smile on her lips as she watched Lin Xiaoni¡¯s changing facial expressions, feeling quite jovial.

    "Yes, I admit it, but how are you any different?"

    Lin Xiaoni bit her lip, finally admitting her actions, but her eyes still defiantly stared at Lu Qingyi.

    Yes, she was tainted, and in order to proceed with further education at a better university, she sacrificed her body, sleeping with a man who could be old enough to be her father.

    Now... she was that man¡¯s lover.

    Lu Qingyi smirked, not uttering a word.

    "Qingyi dear."

    An elderly voice suddenly sounded, as the door to the private room opened. An aged man with white hair emerged, leaning on a walking stick.

    He addressed Lu Qingyi with an exceptionally affectionate tone.

 Chapter 212: Just a little scare 212_1

    Chapter 212: Just a little scare 212_1"Didn¡¯t I ask you to wait inside the booth? Why did you come out?"

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s icy face softened when she saw the old man. She stepped forward to support him, and her words carried a hint of reproach.

    "Why did it take so long for you to go to the bathroom?"

    Xue Changguang¡¯s voice was full of kindness as he slowly spoke.

    After helping him into the booth, Lu Qingyi said she was going out to use the bathroom. But a long time had passed, and she hadn¡¯t returned. Xue Changguang was very curious, so he left the booth.

    He feared, he feared that Lu Qingyi would leave again. Like that time in the past, when she left and never reappeared.

    "It¡¯s okay, you go inside first, I¡¯ll come soon,"

    Lu Qingyi whispered. She opened the door of the booth, intending to help Xue Changguang in.

    "Lu Qingyi, aren¡¯t you afraid I¡¯ll show your boyfriend the pictures?"

    Lin Yiran clutched her phone tightly. She suddenly looked up at Lu Qingyi and asked.

    She was afraid of Lu Qingyi, but she also wanted to teach her a lesson. After struggling with herself for a long time, she finally dared to speak.

    Xu Boyan, the owner of the little shop at the school.

    Even though his status wasn¡¯t great, he was handsome and cold. He didn¡¯t look like a good person, probably ruthless at the core.

    Lin Yiran wondered, if Xu Boyan knew Lu Qingyi was even taking advantage of an old man, what would he think?

    What would he do?

    Boyfriend?

    Speaking of "boyfriend", Lin Xiaoni stumbled back a few steps. She was suddenly frightened and stared at Lu Qingyi.

    Three words suddenly flashed in her mind, which she had been ignoring. She totally forgot who Lu Qingyi¡¯s boyfriend was.

    The company of the Lin Family...

    Lu Qingyi held onto the door with one hand and gently lifted the corner of her lips to look at Lin Yiran, "What do you want to show him?"

    Lu Qingyi had an amusing smile on her lips.

    "Yiran."

    Lin Xiaoni tugged at the hem of Lin Yiran¡¯s clothes, shaking her head slightly.

    "Oh yes, I also have pictures to show you, I believe you will definitely love them. Don¡¯t thank me too much."

    Lu Qingyi removed her cell phone from her pocket, unlocked it, and her fingers flew over the keyboard.

    When she stopped, she looked at Lin Yiran and Lin Xiaoni with a smirk.

    These two people, they never learn. She wasn¡¯t as kind as before.

    "Lu Qingyi, what are you trying to do?"

    Lin Yiran and Lin Xiaoni were immediately flustered, they looked at Lu Qingyi and asked.

    A sense of unease was spreading in their hearts. They felt that something bad might happen.

    "Headline push."

    Lu Qingyi waved her phone. She said casually with a smile at the corner of her lips.

    Ha, do Lin Yiran and Lin Xiaoni really think she¡¯s so naive that she doesn¡¯t know anything and can¡¯t do anything?

    If she wants to know, it¡¯s a matter of minutes. If she wants Lin Yiran and Lin Xiaoni to be humiliated in front of everyone, she can do it.

    It¡¯s a particularly simple thing.

    Lin Yiran and Lin Xiaoni anxiously check their cell phones. There¡¯s nothing, no push on major news.

    "Why so nervous?"

    Lu Qingyi chuckled and looked at the nervous Lin Xiaoni and Lin Yiran with a smirk on her lips.

    She hasn¡¯t done anything yet. She just wanted to scare Lin Yiran and Lin Xiaoni. Their nervousness is pretty amusing.

    "Lu Qingyi..."

    Lin Yiran and Lin Xiaoni bit their lips. They looked at Lu Qingyi helplessly.

    The fear in their hearts was deep. Lin Yiran had seen Lu Qingyi¡¯s computer skills. She was unsure if Lu Qingyi had any compromising photos.

    As the saying goes, better safe than sorry. What if Lu Qingyi really had these photos? What should they do?

    "In the future, please avoid me when you see me."

    Lu Qingyi stuffed her phone in her pocket and curved her lips.

    "What are you doing outside, young lady?"

    A man¡¯s voice filled with affection could be heard. His voice was pleasing to the ear, and Lu Qingyi was quickly pulled into a warm embrace.

    "Just chatting."

    Lu Qingyi raised her eyes to look at Xu Boyan and flashed a slight smile.

    "Little rascal."

    Xu Boyan indulgently stroked Lu Qingyi¡¯s nose. His voice was full of affection. He could understand what had happened just by looking.

    In his opinion, everything Lu Qingyi did was right. If Lu Qingyi was displeased with someone, he would help deal with that person.

    His principle was, it¡¯s enough that his girlfriend is happy. Everything else didn¡¯t matter.

    "Did you see it?"

    Lu Qingyi arched an eyebrow, asking casually, not at all feeling guilty.

    Seeing it is seeing it. It¡¯s not a big deal.

    "Hmm, I saw it."

    Xu Boyan said lightly, then nodded his head.

    Lin Xiaoni was looking at Xu Boyan. Her eyes sparkled with admiration. This man was really handsome.

    Even though she had seen him before, upon seeing him again, Lin Xiaoni was still amazed. This man was really good-looking.

    She couldn¡¯t help but feel her heart pounding faster.

    "Xu Boyan, do you know what Lu Qingyi has done behind your back?"

    Lin Yiran stood in front of Lin Xiaoni and pointed at Lu Qingyi as she spoke to Xu Boyan.

    Her eyes were glued to the door of the booth. Inside was an old man, and the relationship between the old man and Lu Qingyi seemed...close.

    Why do I say "close"?

    Because Lin Yiran knew Lu Qingyi¡¯s character. Cold and indifferent, she wouldn¡¯t be close to anyone, let alone care about them.

    "You say."

    Before Xu Boyan could speak, Lu Qingyi spoke. She crossed her arms over her chest, looking at Lin Yiran with a smile.

    Spreading rumors without knowing the facts. That¡¯s just how misinformation spreads.

    Ha!

    Xu Boyan?

    Lin Xiaoni¡¯s eyes widened and she took a deep breath. She was relieved that Lu Qingyi¡¯s boyfriend was really Xu Boyan. S§×arch* The Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Who is Xu Boyan?

    In Kyoto, he was someone untouchable.

    Perhaps Lin Yiran, not being from Kyoto, was unaware of Xu Boyan¡¯s status, which was why she was so calm. There was even a touch of contempt in her eyes.

    "You have no status, no ability, and your girlfriend will certainly seek a backing."

    Lin Yiran¡¯s words were not too explicit, but the implications were clear. As long as anyone was intelligent enough, they would understand.

    Yes, Xu Boyan was nothing more than a small shopkeeper who had no abilities and couldn¡¯t help Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi: "???"

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s mind slowly formed a question mark. She looked at Xu Boyan with a half-amused, half-serious smile.

 Chapter 213 I gave to my student _1

    Chapter 213: 213 I gave to my student _1Xu Boyan, a person of such high status, is regarded by others as a nobody, which Lu Qingyi finds amusing.

    It¡¯s better not to speak without understanding the situation. It will be embarrassing when the truth comes out.

    "Yiran, let¡¯s go."

    Lin Xiaoni took Lin Yiran¡¯s hand; she shook her head gently with a helpless look on her face.

    She couldn¡¯t afford to offend Xu Boyan, nor dared to do so.

    She¡¯s having a hard enough time as it is and didn¡¯t want to lose her place in Kyoto.

    "Boyan is here."

    The door of the private room opened again, and Xue Changguang poked his head out. He looked at Xu Boyan with a beaming smile.

    His heart was full of joy.

    He was genuinely pleased that Lu Qingyi had such an outstanding boyfriend.

    In his heart, apart from his granddaughter, Qingyi was the best, deserved of the best - Xu Boyan.

    He also knew that Qingyi is very talented, many times more so than his granddaughter.

    Addressing Xu Boyan informally was done with his permission, and to be honest, he felt it was inappropriate.

    Considering their respective statuses.

    "Mr. Xue."

    Xu Boyan nodded slightly to Xue Changguang, showing him quite a bit of respect.

    Lin Yiran and Lin Xiaoni were both stunned. They had misunderstood the situation. Xue Changguang, Lu Qingyi, and Xu Boyan knew each other.

    Lu Qingyi and Xue Changguang arrived first, followed by Xu Boyan.

    "Why are these two... still here?" S§×arch* The ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Xue Changguang¡¯s gaze slowly fell on Lin Yiran and Lin Xiaoni. He frowned slightly.

    It was impossible for Lin Yiran and Lin Xiaoni to be friends with Lu Qingyi. The two sisters seemed to harbor ill feelings towards Lu Qingyi.

    Lin Xiaoni grabbed Lin Yiran¡¯s hand and ran away. She was confident that Lin Yiran didn¡¯t fully know Xu Boyan¡¯s status. If Lin Yiran carelessly said something offensive, they might not even survive in Kyoto let alone in university anymore.

    "Let¡¯s go in."

    Lu Qingyi stepped forward to assist Xue Changguang, and the trio entered the private room.

    "Mr. Xue, please sit down."

    Xu Boyan pulled out a chair for Xue Changguang first, before helping Lu Qingyi with hers.

    "Young lady, do you need my help with anything?"

    Once seated, Xu Boyan looked at Lu Qingyi and made an offer.

    "No need."

    Lu Qingyi knew what Xu Boyan was referring to; she quietly shook her head with a mischievous grin on her face.

    Handling Lin Yiran and Lin Xiaoni was a simple task for her.

    Xu Boyan served Lu Qingyi, removing fishbones for her and took care of her throughout the meal.

    Xue Changguang watched with satisfaction, certain that Lu Qingyi would be very happy.

    "When will Wei Song and Xue Yin get married?"

    Lu Qingyi casually asked while eating the food Xu Boyan served her.

    "I was thinking they should hold their wedding this year, but I don¡¯t know what they think."

    Xue Changguang put down his chopsticks, he spoke slowly, tone tinged with helplessness.

    Wei Song was a good child, and his granddaughter liked him too; he was very satisfied. But the two have been together for a while and have yet to bring up marriage.

    He¡¯d asked Wei Song, who said he wanted to save up money first before getting married. But when exactly would they have saved enough?

    "I have a villa in the East Suburb. Although it¡¯s a bit out of the way, the commute is convenient. I can give it to them as a wedding gift."

    Lu Qingyi took out a set of keys from her bag and pushed it in front of Xue Changguang with a casual tone.

    As if she were saying that she bought too much tofu and so, was gifting him some. That it didn¡¯t matter whether she finished it all or not ¨C it was as trivial as that to her.

    "This won¡¯t do."

    Xue Changguang shook his head and pushed the keys back to Lu Qingyi.

    Why would Lu Qingyi have to give a gift for his granddaughter¡¯s wedding?

    And the gift was so expensive; he couldn¡¯t accept it. Although Lu Qingyi had been his apprentice, it was a different matter.

    It just wasn¡¯t the same.

    "I¡¯m giving it to my student."

    Lu Qingyi once again pushed the keys to Xue Changguang and spoke calmly.

    Xue Changguang: "..."

    Okay, he felt he couldn¡¯t refuse her now,

    He knew Lu Qingyi was a professor at Harderland. Xue Yin had told him this, and he also knew that Wei Song was once Lu Qingyi¡¯s student.

    Looking at the keychain on the table, Xue Changguang wanted to refuse, but he didn¡¯t know what to say.

    Wei Song was better suited to refuse. Ultimately, they might have to accept. After all, could a student dare to disobey a professor¡¯s wishes?

    "Young lady, you¡¯re really outstanding."

    Xue Changguang sighed deeply, there was even a touch of regret in his tone.

    Why was Lu Qingyi so outstanding?

    Not everyone is destined for greatness at birth. Some people are gifted but lazy and end up amounting to nothing.

    Lu Qingyi was gifted and hardworking, that¡¯s why she is so outstanding now.

    In a place like Kyoto, where land is precious, she was willing to give away a villa just like that. Even though the location wasn¡¯t ideal, it was still valuable.

    Xue Changguang knew some things about Lu Qingyi¡¯s past. She used to hope that if she was outstanding, her parents would love her.

    Lu Qingyi merely smiled without uttering a word. Xu Boyan looked at Lu Qingyi, resentment in his eyes.

    He didn¡¯t even know Lu Qingyi had a villa in the East Suburb of Kyoto.

    ¡ª¡ª

    "Xiaoni, why are you running so fast?"

    Lin Xiaoni dragged Lin Yiran quite a distance before stopping. Only when she saw the sign for Guxiangju in her field of vision, did she stop.

    Lin Yiran leaned on her waist, panting heavily. She looked at Lin Xiaoni with some resentment.

    "You don¡¯t know Xu Boyan¡¯s identity."

    Lin Xiaoni was also breathing heavily, shaking her head back and forth.

    "I know, he used to be the owner of a small snack shop in our Jin City High School. He was known for being cold. I don¡¯t know how Lu Qingyi got involved with him."

    Lin Yiran recovered her breath. She put on the face of someone who knows everything and spoke slowly.

    Lin Xiaoni: "..."

    A snack shop owner?

    Is Lin Yiran serious?

    How could Xu Boyan possibly be a snack shop owner?

    "I¡¯m just afraid of Lu Qingyi. As far as I can tell, Xu Boyan doesn¡¯t seem to be harmful, just a little cold, right?"

    Lin Yiran looked at Lin Xiaoni in confusion.

    Xu Boyan shouldn¡¯t pose any threat, right?

    "Lu Qingyi isn¡¯t the scary one, Xu Boyan is the truly terrifying one."

    Lin Xiaoni shook her head slowly.

    Lin Yiran: "How so?"

    Forgive her for not understanding what this meant.

    "You know about the situation between me and my parents. Our family business was acquired by Xu Boyan. He is Lu Qingyi¡¯s boyfriend."

    Lin Xiaoni chose a conservative way of explaining this.

    Lin Yiran¡¯s eyes widened.

    Was it Xu Boyan?

    She wasn¡¯t hearing things, right? But why would Xu Boyan have such ability?

    Lin Yiran: "Then who is he?"

    So, Xu Boyan¡¯s identity couldn¡¯t be limited to being a small shop owner.

 Chapter 214 Top Stories Pushed Message_1

    Chapter 214: 214 Top Stories Pushed Message_1"Do you know Xu Boyan?"

    Lin Xiaoni asked, she meant to ask if anyone knows about the Xu Boyan in the old tales of Kyoto.

    Lin Yiran: "..."

    She thought Lin Xiaoni was stating the obvious.

    Isn¡¯t Xu Boyan Lu Qingyi¡¯s boyfriend?, Lin Yiran was a bit stunned.

    "Pfft, I mean, do you know Xu Boyan from Kyoto?"

    Lin Xiaoni immediately rephrased, she asked.

    "Yeah, I know him."

    Lin Yiran didn¡¯t respond right away, she blinked and said.

    "Lu Qingyi¡¯s boyfriend, you should have guessed without me having to tell you."

    Lin Xiaoni corners of her mouth curled up into a mocking smile as she looked at Lin Yiran and said.

    Some people are just so lucky, even their boyfriends turn out to be outstanding.

    Lin Yiran was stunned, she looked at Lin Xiaoni in disbelief.

    Xu Boyan is that Xu Boyan? S§×ar?h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    But Xu Boyan was obviously just the owner of a small shop at a high school, how did he suddenly transform into the most cherished man in Kyoto?

    How is that possible?

    What kind of fairy language is Lu Qingyi speaking?

    "Look, birds of a feather really do flock together."

    "These days, people tend to hang out with those similar to them."

    "Yuck, I find it so disgusting."

    "It¡¯s so shameful."

    "Looks like some people would do anything for their own benefit."

    "Trash."

    "Young as they are, without any sense of self-respect, their parents really brought them up for nothing."

    "..."

    Lin Yiran and Lin Xiaoni felt the atmosphere was a bit strange, these passersby were staring at them, muttering words of disgust.

    The looks in their eyes were extremely sharp, looking at Lin Yiran and Lin Xiaoni as if they were looking at trash.

    "Is there something on our faces?"

    Lin Xiaoni touched her face and turned to ask Lin Yiran.

    The looks in people¡¯s eyes were so strange, it was as if they were scolding them for being shameless or something.

    "Xiaoni, I suddenly have a bad feeling."

    Lin Yiran grabbed Lin Xiaoni¡¯s arm, she gently bit her lip, and a feeling of unease was gradually magnifying in her heart.

    "Check your cell phone."

    Lin Xiaoni quickly took out her phone, her hands were shaking a bit.

    She suddenly remembered what Lu Qingyi had said, it couldn¡¯t be...

    Her heart began to race.

    After unlocking it, a push notification popped up.

    [Female college student¡¯s private life]

    Seeing the bold headline, Lin Xiaoni was startled, it couldn¡¯t really be...

    She clicked in with trembling hands, and what she saw was a provocative photo. Lin Xiaoni felt dizzy and fell onto the ground.

    How could it be possible...

    The photo was of her and her... sugar daddy, a middle-aged man with a beer belly.

    She got into Kyoto by sleeping her way up, because she had a history of being expelled from a medical college, Kyoto wouldn¡¯t take her in. It was that man¡¯s power that allowed her to enter Kyoto successfully.

    "Xiaoni..."

    The moment Lin Yiran saw the photo, she looked at Lin Xiaoni incredulously, the photo was provocative, and there was even a video below it.

    "It¡¯s not me, it¡¯s not me. I didn¡¯t..."

    Lin Xiaoni clasped her head in her hands, crying out in pain.

    She was scared, scared out of her wits. Her relationship with the man was something she had been extremely meticulous about, she had always kept it a secret, she didn¡¯t want anyone else to know about it.

    She didn¡¯t expect that it would come out and catch her completely off guard.

    Lin Yiran kept scrolling down, she was stunned, her hands began to shake.

    No, it can¡¯t be...

    There were photos and videos of her, they were all about her framing a female student of the same major for a scholarship, the photos were high definition, so was the video.

    Lin Yiran covered her heart. She was terrified.

    This was something that happened in Kyoto, how did Lu Qingyi find the photos and videos? How did she do it?

    Without thinking, Lin Yiran knew that it must have been done by Lu Qingyi, first as scare tactics, then giving them a false alarm before throwing them into panic again.

    "Xiaoni, we shouldn¡¯t have offended Lu Qingyi. We, we really can¡¯t provoke her."

    Lin Yiran squatted down, she hugged Lin Xiaoni and said, regret in her eyes.

    The news had spread all over, they would only receive more cold eyes in the future.

    "It¡¯s me, not you. How can I face anyone in the future?"

    Lin Xiaoni shook her head slowly and said.

    It was Lu Qingyi who actually exposed her, this had nothing to do with Lin Yiran, it was her who couldn¡¯t face people, not Lin Yiran.

    Lin Yiran shook her head and didn¡¯t say anything, because Lin Xiaoni hadn¡¯t scrolled to the bottom yet.

    "Yiran, how do you think Lu Qingyi got the video?"

    After crying her eyes out, Lin Xiaoni wiped her tears and slowly stood up.

    "Her computer skills are very good."

    Lin Yiran didn¡¯t say much, she just repeated this sentence.

    Very powerful.

    "Lu Qingyi transferred to our school when I was in my senior year of high school..."

    Lin Yiran stood up and slowly began speaking, telling Lin Xiaoni everything she knew about Lu Qingyi.

    Lin Xiaoni was stunned after hearing everything, she really was powerful.

    "Yiran, let¡¯s go apologize."

    Lin Xiaoni grabbed Lin Yiran¡¯s hand and suggested that since they had made a mistake, they should apologize to Lu Qingyi.

    Lin Xiaoni thought simply, what they did didn¡¯t actually harm Lu Qingyi, so if they went to apologize, Lu Qingyi might give them a little saving face.

    "It¡¯s no use."

    Lin Yiran shook her head.

    She understood Lu Qingyi¡¯s temperament, she would never forgive them.

    ¡ª¡ª

    "Qingyi, Qingyi, have you seen the hottest headlines yet?"

    Li Xianya held her phone up to Lu Qingyi, the look on her face was especially surprised.

    It was news about Lin Xiaoni.

    She didn¡¯t like Lin Xiaoni either, she was disgusted by Lin Xiaoni¡¯s actions before, so now, seeing this news made her feel schadenfreude.

    "What?"

    Lu Qingyi was reading her novel, her eyes lazily lifted when she heard Li Xianya¡¯s voice.

    She thought the classroom was a good place to read novels, she didn¡¯t come to school often, but occasionally she would come.

    "About Lin Xiaoni."

    Li Xianya opened her mouth exaggeratedly.

    "Oh."

    Lu Qingyi lukewarmly acknowledged, then lowered her head to continue reading her novel.

    Li Xianya: "..."

    This attitude, is she not even slightly curious?

    "Lin Xiaoni¡¯s bed photos."

    Li Xianya reminded seeing Lu Qingyi¡¯s indifferent manner.

    "Oh."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s attitude remained as indifferent as ever.

    Li Xianya: "..."

    Alright then, keep up that cold demeanor.

    "The heat will fade in a couple of days."

    Lu Qingyi flipped through the novel casually in her hand, she spoke lightly.

    Li Xianya: "..."

    Wait, how does Lu Qingyi know this?

 Chapter 215 Xu Boyan: Go to the desert you want to go to_1

    Chapter 215: 215 Xu Boyan: Go to the desert you want to go to_1"I won¡¯t let their popularity fade too quickly."

    He glanced at Li Xianya¡¯s bewildered expression before adding flatly.

    Li Xianya: "....."

    It took her two minutes to digest the news.

    Lu Qingyi orchestrated the event, so whenever she felt like letting Lin Xiaoni and Lin Yiran step down from the spotlight, they would.

    If Lu Qingyi wasn¡¯t pleased, perhaps Lin Xiaoni and Lin Yiran would be treated that brutally indefinitely, constantly thrown into the foreground.

    Li Xianya summarized in one sentence: Lu Qingyi is formidable.

    "Qingyi, did you see it?"

    Ren Changming approached with his phone, looking down at Lu Qingyi to ask.

    Lu Qingyi must be pleased to hear about Lin Xiaoni¡¯s news, right?

    "Yes."

    Her laid-back response showed no intention of engaging with Ren Changming further.

    "What the hell does this mean?"

    Wei Song stormed into the classroom, paying no mind to his surroundings, and plonked a set of mansion keys down in front of Lu Qingyi.

    He intended to slam them with emphasis on the table, but he didn¡¯t dare do that.

    "It¡¯s for you."

    Lu Qingyi lazily lifted her eyelids, her tone nonchalant.

    A mansion was nothing precious in her eyes. In Lu Qingyi¡¯s world, it was like giving away a pair of shoes.

    Ren Changming: "....."

    Li Xianya: "....."

    Both were unsure of what was happening, but they were ultimately astonished.

    "This is too expensive."

    Wei Song shook his head. The mansion was incredibly valuable, and he believed he didn¡¯t deserve it.

    He was only a student of Lu Qingyi after all.

    "Not expensive, it¡¯s the cheapest one."

    Lu Qingyi glanced at the key on her table and commented.

    The mansion in the East Suburb was the cheapest amongst all her properties. It was so affordable that she planned to give it to Wei Song.

    If Wei Song was to get married, she felt obligated to gift something, no matter how small.

    Even more so when Wei Song¡¯s girlfriend¡¯s grandfather was her former tutor.

    Wei Song: "....."

    The cheapest?

    He stared at Lu Qingyi in awe, truly, Professor Lu was rich.

    "Don¡¯t want it?"

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s eyes turned cold as she stared at Wei Song.

    "I-I¡¯ll take it, I really like it."

    Wei Song chuckled nervously.

    No, that was not what he wanted to say. Inside, Wei Song was an emotional mess.

    He was still somewhat fearful of Lu Qingyi; he dared not refuse anything she offered.

    Lu Qingyi: "Good."

    Wei Song let out a deep breath and exited the classroom.

    There weren¡¯t many people in the classroom, but they all were stunned.

    What¡¯s Wei Song¡¯s relationship with Lu Qingyi? What did Lu Qingyi gift Wei Song?

    Their minds spat out a series of questions.

    "Goddess, what¡¯s your relationship with Professor Wei?"

    "Lu, what did you gift Professor Wei?"

    "Lu, you and Professor Wei seem really close."

    "Qingyi, why do I feel like Professor Wei is a bit afraid of you?"

    "Goddess, could you give us a hint?"

    "..."

    The moment Wei Song left, the students came to life. They all stood up simultaneously and moved towards Lu Qingyi¡¯s seat.

    They were just too curious.

    Noisy.

    Lu Qingyi gently furrowed her brow. She remained silent, coldly surveying the crowd.

    "Find some time to read more books instead of meddling in others¡¯ business."

    Lu Qingyi casually dropped a comment and pushed through the crowd to exit the classroom.

    Li Xianya followed her, but as soon as her right foot crossed the threshold, she pulled back and returned to her seat to continue reading. S~ea??h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "Why did you come back?"

    Ren Changming had watched Li Xianya leave. But she¡¯d returned in less than a minute which surprised him.

    Li Xianya didn¡¯t respond. She just raised her chin, gesturing toward the doorway.

    Standing at the entrance were a golden couple. The woman was a head shorter. His head was slightly bowed, a faint smile on his face.

    Peaceful years.

    Those words suddenly popped into Ren Changming¡¯s mind.

    At the door.

    Just as Lu Qingyi stepped outside the classroom, she walked right into a "human wall". The next second, she was wrapped in a familiar mint-scented warmth.

    "How come you¡¯re here?"

    A bit surprised, Lu Qingyi looked up at Xu Boyan.

    "I missed you."

    Xu Boyan replied with a soft laugh, leaning down to land a kiss on her forehead.

    He¡¯d missed Lu Qingyi, so he¡¯d come.

    "But we just saw each other this morning."

    Lu Qingyi laughed.

    Perhaps this was what it felt like to be in love. When you like someone so much, even a second apart could trigger immense longing.

    Reading several romance novels, she¡¯d thought phrases like "a day without you feels like three years" and "every moment I miss you..." were lies, until she met Xu Boyan. Only then did she realize those words were not deceitful.

    She just hadn¡¯t met him then.

    "Yes, I want to take you on a date."

    Xu Boyan held Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand, murmuring his intentions.

    They¡¯d been together for a while, spent a considerable amount of time together, but they rarely went on dates.

    "Huh? Right now?"

    Lu Qingyi was a bit stunned.

    Xu Boyan: "Yes, right now."

    "To the desert you wanted to visit."

    Xu Boyan¡¯s voice was both light and soft.

    Lu Qingyi: "....."

    She suddenly felt guilty.

    The desert...

    Once, when she was in high school, before she and Xu Boyan got together, she¡¯d stood him up.

    It was after a mock test. The reason she stood him up was because she¡¯d come to Kyoto to see Wen Linyu.

    "Feeling guilty?"

    Seeing Lu Qingyi hang her head low, Xu Boyan gently rubbed her head and softly laughed.

    The little child still remembered the first time she¡¯d stood him up.

    "Last time, I came to Kyoto to visit Wen Linyu."

    Lu Qingyi looked up at Xu Boyan, confessing her purpose for visiting Kyoto and standing him up that time.

    Wen Linyu?

    Xu Boyan furrowed his brow lightly. "Do you know each other?"

    Last time he¡¯d told her Aunt Wen was Wen Linyu¡¯s aunt, but the little child hadn¡¯t uttered a word then.

    "Yes, we do. His leg injury is related to me. He could have recovered long ago, but he refused treatment."

    Lu Qingyi nodded, sharing something she didn¡¯t deem too serious.

    "If only I could have met you sooner."

    Xu Boyan gently held Lu Qingyi in his embrace and whispered.

    Indeed, if he¡¯d met Lu Qingyi a bit sooner, he could have made her happy a bit earlier.

    He was a bit jealous, jealous that Lu Qingyi knew Wen Linyu but not him.

    He was envious of everyone who¡¯d known Lu Qingyi before him.

 Chapter 216 Desert Journey (1)_1

    Chapter 216: 216 Desert Journey (1)_1Xu Boyan was packing, while Lu Qingyi was nestled on the couch watching a TV drama.

    "You¡¯re packing too much. It¡¯s heavy."

    Xu Boyan kept stuffing things into the backpack. Lu Qingyi took a glance at him and commented casually.

    There really was no need for all this.

    They were heading to the desert.

    "It¡¯s fine. It¡¯s not heavy."

    The child has delicate skin and is going to a place where water is indispensable. He wouldn¡¯t let Lu Qingyi go thirsty.

    "Kid, why do you want to go to the desert?"

    Xu Boyan was actually a little curious. Girls usually prefer places that are fun or have delicious food and beautiful scenery. But she specifically wanted to go to the desert.

    Their little friend really had a personality.

    "Actually, the desert is beautiful too."

    Lu Qingyi lifted her eyes, looking at Xu Boyan as she voiced her thoughts earnestly.

    To most, the desert is vast and boundless, barren and hot, with a harsh environment and no water.

    All those were negative aspects.

    Lu Qingyi knew this, and she agreed that these were indeed true, but she believed that the desert has its good side too.

    "My little friend is truly unique."

    Xu Boyan zipped up the backpack and stood up slowly, gentle ruffling Lu Qingyi¡¯s hair.

    Everyone said deserts were terrible, yet his little friend said they could be beautiful.

    "Xu Boyan, I want to see the sunrise and sunset in the desert, as well as the starry sky and moonlit night. These are the most alluring sights."

    Lu Qingyi spoke softly, showing him some pictures on her phone. The scenery in the photos was beautiful, capturing the allure of the desert.

    It was stunning, clearly taken from high up in the sky.

    She was a girl too, appreciative of beautiful things, and she had long wanted to see such sights.

    "I¡¯ll be with you."

    Xu Boyan held Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand, speaking slowly and sincerely.

    He wanted to accompany Lu Qingyi as they watched the sunrise and sunset, until they had both grown old and gray.

    "¡¯Smoke rises straight from the vast desert while the setting sun lays over the long river.¡¯ This verse is beautiful, I once saw the beauty of the desert from a plane."

    Expectation filled Lu Qingyi¡¯s eyes as she spoke. She genuinely found it beautiful and truly wanted to go see it for herself.

    But she never had the chance.

    It would be a bit challenging for her to go to a place like the desert alone. At that time, she didn¡¯t have the courage to go when her grandmother was still alive.

    "Yes, it is beautiful."

    Xu Boyan gently pulled the girl in his arms.

    Whatever Lu Qingyi wanted to do, he would be there with her.

    ¡ª¡ª

    Off the plane, Lu Qingyi and Xu Boyan embarked on their journey to the desert. Xu Boyan carried one bag on his back and held another in his hand.

    With both her hands empty, Lu Qingyi walked beside Xu Boyan.

    "Let me carry one."

    Lu Qingyi looked at the bag Xu Boyan was carrying and suggested.

    The bag looked heavy, and she was sure he¡¯d be tired carrying it.

    "It¡¯s not heavy. My girl doesn¡¯t have to carry anything. It¡¯s something a boyfriend should do."

    Xu Boyan gently ruffled Lu Qingyi¡¯s hair with his free hand, his voice unusually tender.

    Lu Qingyi said nothing, but her heart was touched.

    She felt more and more like a child in front of Xu Boyan. Her previous personas seemed to have collapsed in front of him.

    The temperature in the desert was high. Xu Boyan pulled out a hat from the backpack and put it on Lu Qingyi.

    "Xu Boyan, do you think we¡¯ll see a mirage?"

    Lu Qingyi looked up at Xu Boyan, a playful gleam in her eyes.

    She had seen a lot in her life. It seemed like she was indifferent to everything, but when she was with Xu Boyan, she was somehow interested in everything.

    She hadn¡¯t seen a mirage before. If she had come here with someone else, her expression would have been much more indifferent.

    "Look ahead."

    Xu Boyan chuckled, pointing to a spot in front of them.

    Following his direction, Lu Qingyi saw a city floating in mid-air. There were many tall buildings, intersecting roads, and parked vehicles along the roadsides.

    It felt startlingly real.

    "It really is a mirage."

    A smile spread across Lu Qingyi¡¯s face. She looked like a happy child, her joy genuine.

    "A mirage is a natural phenomenon caused by the refraction and total reflection of light. It¡¯s a virtual image formed by the reflection of objects on Earth through the atmosphere."

    Holding Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand, Xu Boyan lowered his gaze and patiently explained for her.

    Lu Qingyi, who had such good grades, certainly knew about this phenomenon. But he still wanted to explain it to her.

    "Yes, mirages can not only present beautiful images but can also create terrifying ones. There have been people who accidentally witnessed a mirage in the desert and it scared them out of their wits."

    Lu Qingyi kept her gaze fixed on the city in the distance.

    Yes, many things have a good side and a bad side. Mirages could be beautiful, but they could also be frightening.

    Nothing in this world was absolutely perfect, nor did anything remain constant.

    With time, the city in the distance slowly disappeared from Lu Qingyi and Xu Boyan¡¯s sight.

    "Xu Boyan, how likely do you think it is for a desert to become an oasis?"

    Lu Qingyi suddenly looked at Xu Boyan and asked seriously.

    "As long as you¡¯re willing, it will come true."

    Xu Boyan ruffled Lu Qingyi¡¯s hair as he spoke.

    As long as one was willing, the probability of anything happening would increase greatly.

    The desert has existed for a very long time. Many people have had the thought of turning the desert into an oasis, but no one has achieved it.

    It was challenging.

    "I know it¡¯s difficult."

    Lu Qingyi smiled gently at Xu Boyan, fully aware of the impracticality of her thoughts.

    The idea has been proposed, and even advocated for, but the reality of turning a desert into an oasis is extremely challenging.

    "I can help you make it happen."

    Xu Boyan held Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand tightly, his voice soft and gentle.

    As long as Lu Qingyi thought of it, he could accompany her, help her to make it a reality.

    "It¡¯s hard to grow trees in a desert. Maybe we could try to cultivate a plant that can adapt to the desert environment." S§×ar?h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Looking out at the vast desert, Lu Qingyi narrowed her eyes and mused.

    Doctor L not only conducted medical research, she also studied biology.

    Despite her intelligence and exceptional memory, she couldn¡¯t do everything effortlessly.

    "Yes, finding Doctor L is important."

    Xu Boyan, with his arm around Lu Qingyi¡¯s shoulder, nodded gently.

    There are many reasons why he¡¯s looking for Doctor L, one of them being to prevent him from falling into the hands of those from D Country.

    Doctor L has a high reputation in the medical field, and he could definitely develop many things that would be beneficial to people.

 Chapter 217 Desert Journey (2)_1

    Chapter 217: 217 Desert Journey (2)_1Lu Qingyi lifted her eyes to look at Xu Boyan, her lips moved slightly, but in the end, she said nothing.

    The issue of Dr L¡¯s identity could be addressed later, there was no hurry.

    "Doctor L is not omnipotent."

    Walking forward, Lu Qingyi suddenly spoke out.

    Nobody is omnipotent, Dr L cannot accomplish everything he wishes to do.

    A new study might take years to complete. Even the shortest study wouldn¡¯t take merely two or three days, that¡¯s unrealistic.

    Xu Boyan: "Uh huh, I know."

    "Xu Boyan, look, camels."

    Several camels were leisurely walking ahead, Lu Qingyi felt her eyes brighten up, she pointed to the camels and spoke.

    "Would you like to ride one?"

    Following Lu Qingyi¡¯s pointed direction, Xu Boyan saw those several camels, he looked down at the girl and asked.

    "Yes."

    Lu Qingyi replied.

    Xu Boyan let go of Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand as he walked towards those camels and soon returned with one.

    Lu Qingyi reached out to touch the camel¡¯s fur, camels are especially docile animals, very easy to get along with.

    Unlike horses which are particularly hard to tame.

    As wild animals, camels hadn¡¯t been tamed and, naturally, their humps wouldn¡¯t have anything resembling a saddle over them.

    The camel was significantly taller than Xu Boyan.

    "The camel hasn¡¯t been domesticated. I have some knowledge about taming camels. Let me train it for an hour before you ride it."

    Running his hand over the camel¡¯s fur, Xu Boyan said, looking at Lu Qingyi.

    While the camel was docile, he still had concerns about Lu Qingyi¡¯s safety.

    With the camel being that high, Lu Qingyi would have trouble getting on by herself.

    "There¡¯s no need for you to go to that trouble. Bend your knee a bit and give me your hand."

    Lu Qingyi shook her head and then spoke to Xu Boyan.

    This camel didn¡¯t have a saddle handle or footrests. It would be difficult to get on without some assistance.

    Understanding her request, Xu Boyan did as Lu Qingyi instructed.

    Stepping on Xu Boyan¡¯s knee with her right foot and putting her right hand in his palm, Lu Qingyi steadied herself against the camel¡¯s body with her left hand.

    "Kiddo, are you sure about this?"

    Xu Boyan gently raised his brow, fearing that something unexpected might happen to Lu Qingyi.

    "I can manage."

    Lu Qingyi nodded affirmatively.

    As Xu Boyan pushed up on her foot, Lu Qingyi managed to jump over the camel¡¯s hump and comfortably settle herself on its back.

    "Xu Boyan, do you want to join me up here?"

    Lu Qingyi held out her hand towards Xu Boyan, her face sporting a big smile.

    "It¡¯s enough for you to be up there."

    Xu Boyan shook his head. The camels in the desert were wild and untamed. Even though they are docile, there was always a risk of something unpredictable happening. Being on the ground would minimize the chances of an accident.

    Xu Boyan took out his phone from his bag and snapped a picture of Lu Qingyi on the camel¡¯s back.

    The girl sat atop the grand camel, her long hair flowing in the wind, revealing only her profile. The photo, taken against the light, had a particularly ethereal feeling.

    [Endless desert, boundless love.]

    Xu Boyan opened his social media feed and accompanied these words with three pictures.

    The first picture was of Lu Qingyi sat on the camel.

    The second was of the vast desert landscape.

    The third was their intertwined hands, revealing the custom-made diamond ring.

    In just a moment after posting, Xu Boyan¡¯s feed blew up.

    Xu Boyan put his phone back in his pocket, not bothering to check the countless comments.

    ¡ª¡ª

    As evening approached, Xu Boyan and Lu Qingyi set up their tents. They sat close to each other, a warm breeze kicking up in the desert.

    Resting her head on Xu Boyan¡¯s shoulder, Lu Qingyi had a gentle smile on her lips.

    Suddenly she thought, maybe it was quite nice just like this.

    As long as she was with Xu Boyan, even if they were doing nothing, didn¡¯t say anything, she would never feel bored. She would only feel happy.

    "Xu Boyan, I want to record all the moments of us together."

    Lu Qingyi said, as she looked back at the video camera set up behind her, a sweet smile on her face.

    To preserve them so that when they grew old and frail, unable to move freely, they could look back and reminisce about the days they spent together.

    "We can show them to our kids in the future."

    Xu Boyan gently rubbed Lu Qingyi¡¯s head, his voice teasing.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s face turned slightly pink. In front of Xu Boyan, she found that she was easily made to blush.

    Could it be she had multiple personalities? In front of other people, she could be aloof and indifferent or uninterested, cruel and cold, and more...

    But in front of Xu Boyan, she was just a normal young girl. She shared their shyness, their gentleness, their laughter... S§×arch* The N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "Kiddo, you¡¯re such a cutie."

    Xu Boyan let out a chuckle as he held the girl by her shoulders.

    The two of them sat, looking forward as they awaited the sunset.

    Time passed quickly, and in the blink of an eye, it was half-past four. In the desert sunset came early. By half-past four, the sun was already setting.

    "Look, it¡¯s beautiful over there."

    Lu Qingyi pointed in the direction of the setting sun.

    It truly was more beautiful than all the sunsets she had ever seen.

    In the vast desert, smoke rises in a straight plume while the round moon sinks into the simmering river.

    "Kiddo..."

    Xu Boyan suddenly turned to look at Lu Qingyi, he lightly licked his lips, swallowing nervously.

    His gaze on Lu Qingyi was fervent.

    "Boyan."

    Lu Qingyi tilted her head and smiled at Xu Boyan.

    Xu Boyan gradually closed the distance to Lu Qingyi, Lu Qingyi slowly closed her eyes as his lips met hers.

    Their lips pressed together, he gently bit hers, slowly and softly before increasing intensity bit by bit.

    She responded by awkwardly biting his in return. He slowly pried open her lips, savoring her sweetness.

    "Mmm, Boyan..."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s face turned a radiant red, she involuntarily let out a shy whimper, a silky smooth sound.

    Xu Boyan felt a surge of stirrings within him, a fire growing in intensity.

    Xu Boyan pulled away from Lu Qingyi, fearing that if he continued to kiss her, he wouldn¡¯t be able to control himself.

    In the water-scarce desert, he really wouldn¡¯t be able to extinguish that fire in his heart.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s lips had been kissed until they were tantalizingly inviting, they appeared so tempting.

    She looked at Xu Boyan, biting her lips gently, took a deep breath and then offered her lips to him once more.

 Chapter 218: Desert Star Gazing_1

    Chapter 218: Desert Star Gazing_1Lu Qingyi kissed Xu Boyan¡¯s lips clumsily, tenderly.

    "Kid, don¡¯t mess around."

    Xu Boyan pushed away Lu Qingyi, creating some distance between them as he rose to his feet.

    The temptation of such a beautiful young girl was hard for him to resist.

    He felt a strong desire inside him, struggling with an agonizing need for a cold shower amidst the endless desert.

    "This isn¡¯t good for your body," she said.

    Lu Qingyi bit her lower lip lightly as she said these words with utter seriousness, locking eyes with Xu Boyan.

    Xu Boyan: "..."

    "Really."

    Lu Qingyi thought for a moment before responding solemnly, her expression intensely serious.

    As a doctor, she understood this kind of situation, she also knew Xu Boyan was in great discomfort.

    If she could... she felt she could help.

    Xu Boyan: "..."

    Fine, he didn¡¯t know what else to say. Lu Qingyi was telling him something he already knew.

    "Be good, and listen. Let¡¯s wait until we¡¯re officially married," he suggested. S~ea??h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    He wouldn¡¯t lay a finger on Lu Qingyi until he had wholly secured her, no matter how unbearable his desires became.

    He wanted to respect his girl.

    "So you..."

    Lu Qingyi glanced around at the vast, boundless desert. The sky was gradually darkening, and there was no water source in sight.

    "You can help me."

    Xu Boyan closed in on Lu Qingyi, took her hand, and whispered his request.

    Lu Qingyi: "..."

    Her face blushed brightly. Although inexperienced, she understood what he was suggesting.

    As a doctor, she was aware of many physical needs and had a basic understanding of intimate activities between men and women. However, her knowledge was still relatively shallow.

    "Kid, is that okay?"

    Xu Boyan lowered his head to look at her and asked gently in a somewhat hoarse voice.

    "...Ok."

    Lu Qingyi gripped her own hands tightly, her gaze suddenly rising to meet his. She took a deep breath before responding.

    Inside, she felt rather embarrassed.

    Lu Qingyi lay in Xu Boyan¡¯s arms, her whole body content and relaxed.

    She was completely unenergetic, having walked quite a distance that day, and feeling really drowsy.

    "Sleep, I¡¯ll wake you up when the stars come out."

    Xu Boyan caressed Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand and covered her with a blanket.

    Although the desert was scorching during the day, the temperature dropped drastically at night, contrasting starkly with the daytime heat.

    The saying "Wearing a cotton-padded jacket in the morning and a gauze dress at midday, embracing a stove while eating watermelon" became popular, vividly depicting the temperature changes in desert-like areas.

    Lu Qingyi said nothing. In the faint glow, Xu Boyan saw her sleeping face. Her eyelashes were long and she was incredibly serene in sleep.

    She looked just like a porcelain doll.

    "Meeting you is the luckiest thing in my life."

    Xu Boyan gently caressed Lu Qingyi¡¯s hair, speaking in an unusually gentle tone.

    He knew that the sleeping Lu Qingyi couldn¡¯t hear him, but he still wanted to say it.

    As the night grew deeper, Lu Qingyi slept soundly. Xu Boyan couldn¡¯t close his eyes. He couldn¡¯t help but stare at Lu Qingyi.

    His girl looked good, no matter how he looked at her. The more he looked, the more attractive she became.

    The stars were out. Xu Boyan looked up at the sky.

    The stars in the desert were certainly more beautiful and dazzling than anywhere else.

    "Kid, the stars are out."

    Xu Boyan gently shook Lu Qingyi¡¯s shoulder and whispered.

    "Hmm?"

    Lu Qingyi slowly opened her eyes, appearing sleepy and somewhat confused.

    She was sleeping very soundly, far more than usual, perhaps because Xu Boyan was there.

    The scent of Xu Boyan made her feel incredibly safe and secure.

    "Look, a moonbow."

    As soon as Lu Qingyi opened her eyes, she saw the brilliant glow in the sky.

    The moonlight shone onto the clouds, creating a colorful halo around the moon. It was beautiful and dreamy.

    Moonbows aren¡¯t seen every day, and are quite rare. Lu Qingyi never imagined she would be lucky enough to witness one herself.

    It truly was beautiful, far more exquisite than any other sight.

    Everyone loves beautiful things, and Lu Qingyi was no exception.

    Many girls like cute, lovely things. Lu Qingyi liked them too, she just didn¡¯t show it outwardly.

    "Kid, look here."

    While Lu Qingyi was looking at the sky, Xu Boyan was looking at her. Suddenly, he grabbed his camera and pointed it at Lu Qingyi.

    "Ah."

    Lu Qingyi turned her head. As Xu Boyan pressed the shutter, her side profile was frozen in the camera.

    "Xu Boyan."

    Lu Qingyi bit her lip, her eyes filled with anger as they gazed at Xu Boyan.

    "It¡¯s very beautiful."

    Xu Boyan showed Lu Qingyi the picture in the camera and chuckled lightly.

    Lu Qingyi turned her gaze back to Xu Boyan¡¯s face. "Xu Boyan, there¡¯s a saying I heard once: ¡¯You might not have loved yet, so you don¡¯t believe in eternal love. But once you fall in love with someone, you¡¯ll understand that there is a person in this world whom you¡¯d rather die than betray. I used to not believe in eternal love, but after meeting you, I do. Fish can¡¯t live without water, and I can¡¯t live without you."

    Lu Qingyi looked at the picture of her in Xu Boyan¡¯s camera, then raised her gaze to meet his, her expression serious as she spoke.

    She used to sneer at love. She never spoke of love. She only sought peace and never pursued romance.

    But after meeting Xu Boyan, Lu Qingyi found that she could spill out her feelings without hesitation.¡¯

    "Kid, are you trying to woo me?"

    Xu Boyan gently ruffled Lu Qingyi¡¯s hair, a gentle smile on his lips. Faced with Lu Qingyi¡¯s sudden declaration of love, he was momentarily stunned.

    "No, I just want to tell you, Xu Boyan, I love you."

    Lu Qingyi gave a sweet laugh. Her eyes sparkled like stars. Her laugh was truly beautiful, with her eyes squinting and the charming dimples on the corners of her mouth.

    "I may not be the first person who fell in love with you, nor will I be the last one. However, I believe I am the one who loves you the most. Lu Qingyi, in this life, I, Xu Boyan, choose only you. I love you."

    Xu Boyan lowered his head and lightly kissed Lu Qingyi¡¯s lips. It was a brief, fleeting kiss before he pulled away.

    He was afraid. Afraid that he would lose control again, unable to restrain himself.

 Chapter 219Their Social Circle Copy_1

    Chapter 219: 219Their Social Circle Copy_1The two leaned together under the starry sky, and unknowingly fell asleep.

    On the beautiful night, they made romantic confessions to each other. sea??h th§× ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Two people in love can always find happiness wherever they are, as long as they¡¯re together.

    Sweet nothings can sometimes spill out effortlessly when one looks at their beloved.

    "Kid, wake up, it¡¯s time to watch the sunrise."

    At five twenty in the morning, Xu Boyan woke Lu Qingyi.

    The desert sunrise is around five-thirty, and it was almost that time.

    "Why is it that I always sleep so soundly when I¡¯m with you?"

    Lu Qingyi rubbed her eyes and looked at Xu Boyan.

    She was usually a light sleeper, waking at the slightest movement, never expecting to sleep so deeply with Xu Boyan around.

    Xu Boyan raised a smile, ruffled the girl¡¯s hair, and said nothing.

    At 5:30, the sun rose slowly from the east. The undulating outline of the distant desert was bathed in rosy dawn. It gently rushed over the desert like a rolling wave, heading towards the earth and sky.

    It was beautiful. Exquistely so.

    "Xu Boyan, we¡¯ve seen the sunrise, the sunset, and the starry sky. Thank you for staying by my side."

    Lu Qingyi leaned on Xu Boyan¡¯s shoulder, a smile of bliss playing at her lips.

    The sight of the sunrise and sunset in the desert, with Xu Boyan by her side, was truly wonderful.

    The desert sunrise and sunset held different nuances; if the sunrise was filled with grandeur, the sunset was replete with tender warmth.

    "Don¡¯t say ¡¯thank you¡¯ to me in the future, remember."

    Xu Boyan gently touched Lu Qingyi¡¯s forehead, pretending to be upset.

    Lu Qingyi lifted her phone and captured a picture of her and Xu Boyan. "This can be a wallpaper."

    Lu Qingyi laughed, she opened WeChat, sent the picture to Xu Boyan, and set it as her own wallpaper.

    Xu Boyan smiled, saved the wallpaper Lu Qingyi sent to his phone, and also set it as his wallpaper.

    [I¡¯ll accompany you for every sunrise, sunset, and stargazing in the future.]

    Xu Boyan opened his WeChat Moments and posted a message with six pictures.

    The first one was a pair of intertwined hands, with the DR custom diamond ring prominently displayed.

    The second one was the girl¡¯s profile under the setting sun; the reddened half sky did not make Lu Qingyi¡¯s face clear.

    The third one was the girl¡¯s silhouette under the sunrise.

    The fourth one was a picture of the starry sky at night.

    The fifth one was a picture of the girl leaning on the man¡¯s shoulder, with her face blurred.

    The final one was the girl riding a camel, her hair fluttering in the wind.

    Xu Boyan intentionally blurred the face because he didn¡¯t want more people to see his girl¡¯s beauty.

    Tang Gaozhuo: [What the hell, again with the public display of affection?]

    Lin Yuanhang: [Just woke up and already saw this affectionate scene, I don¡¯t think I need breakfast any more. I¡¯m already full from their love.]

    Zheng Wenhao: [The least likely person is now in a relationship, and flaunting it everywhere. What¡¯s happening in the world, why can¡¯t I find a partner?]

    Tang Gaozhuo replied to Lin Yuanhang: [I¡¯m full too.]

    Tang Gaozhuo replied to Zheng Wenhao: [Do you think partners are state-issued?]

    Lin Yuanhang replied to Zheng Wenhao:[I also want a partner, I also want to show off my love, but I know I don¡¯t deserve it.]

    [...]

    [...]

    [...]

    Lin Yuanhang, Zheng Wenhao and Tang Gaozhuo started a conversation under Xu Boyan¡¯s Moments, each lamenting their single status.

    Some people also replied to Xu Boyan, mostly congratulations and expressions of surprise.

    Xu Boyan closed the phone and smiled. He now understood why some people are fond of posting on WeChat Moments.

    Because they want to share their happiness with the world. He used to find it dull to post on his Moments, but ever since he fell for Lu Qingyi, he has been keen on sharing their precious moments.

    "Xu Boyan."

    Lu Qingyi, immersed in her phone, suddenly lifted her eyes and looked at Xu Boyan with a smile.

    She had seen Xu Boyan¡¯s Moments, liked it, and also posted on her own Moments.

    [You.]

    Without any fancy, extravagant words or phrases, she only posted one word, attached a picture of their interconnected hands, tagged Xu Boyan, and that was it.

    This was the first post she had made on her Moments in a long time.

    You.

    My heart holds you.

    The word ¡¯you¡¯ meant more to her than any lengthy manifesto. This was how Lu Qingyi understood it.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s Moments were even livelier than Xu Boyan¡¯s. This was the first time she had posted in a long time, and it turned out to be a relationship announcement.

    It was truly surprising.

    Lu Qingyi tapped a few times on her phone and set her Moments to not allow comments. There were too many messages for her to look through.

    Feeling lazy, she didn¡¯t want to read them, so she simply disabled the comment feature.

    ¡ª¡ª

    "Damn, how sweet this love is, when will it be my turn?"

    Jiang Yumeng sat in a milk tea shop, continuously sighing while sipping her milk tea.

    "Enough, you¡¯ve been complaining for twenty minutes."

    Luo Jia knocked Jiang Yumeng¡¯s forehead and said.

    "Do you think you deserve it?"

    Xun Hanyu looked at Jiang Yumeng, half-mocking but also half-serious.

    Twenty minutes ago.

    Jiang Yumeng, Luo Jia, and Xun Hanyu agreed to have milk tea together and came to this milk tea shop. As soon as Jiang Yumeng saw Lu Qingyi¡¯s Moments, she started complaining non-stop.

    "Don¡¯t put me down." Jiang Yumeng pouted and gave Xun Hanyu a glare, "Why don¡¯t I deserve it?"

    She also wanted to experience a sweet love.

    "What type do you like?"

    Xun Hanyu sipped his milk tea, asking indifferently.

    "I like handsome ones, ones who buy me candy everyday, ones who are particularly warm to me but cold to outsiders, I like ..."

    Jiang Yumeng put her hands together under her chin, her eyes sparkling as she spoke with great expectations.

    Luo Jia:"..."

    She believed Jiang Yumeng was daydreaming.

    Tch, does she think everyone can be like Lu Qingyi, meeting a guy who is sincerely sweet to her and only her?

    "Do you think you¡¯re picking cabbages?"

    Luo Jia cut off Jiang Yumeng¡¯s too-optimistic words, speaking without any reservation.

    There may be numerous men around, but good men aren¡¯t that easy to find.

    "Like Xu Boyan¡¯s type?"

    Xun Hanyu hung down his eyelids, his voice crawling slowly.

    "Yes, do you not think guys like him are the best?"

    Jiang Yumeng replied without any hesitation, appearing not the least bit embarrassed.

 Chapter 220 Li Xiyi_1

    Chapter 220: 220 Li Xiyi_1Anyway, she just thought that Xu Boyan was a model of a good man. Lu Qingyi was so excellent, the two of them were truly a perfect match.

    "Hmm."

    Xun Hanyu didn¡¯t say anything else, he was sipping the milk tea in his hand, feeling somewhat depressed.

    So Jiang Yumeng liked the kind of boy who had a cold exterior but was warm to her.

    What a pity, he wasn¡¯t that type.

    He liked Jiang Yumeng; it might be that familiarity breeds affection, he realised he had fallen for Jiang Yumeng in his second year of high school.

    They had been classmates since the first year of high school.

    "Have you ever liked anyone?"

    Luo Jia noticed Xun Hanyu¡¯s behavior, she gently kicked Jiang Yumeng¡¯s shoe asking him.

    She saw that Xun Hanyu liked Jiang Yumeng, but Jiang Yumeng was oblivious. She thought Xun Hanyu was a pretty good guy, she just didn¡¯t know how Jiang Yumeng felt about Xun Hanyu.

    "I like..."

    "Are you going to talk about those celebrities on the silver screen again?"

    Before Jiang Yumeng could finish her sentence, Luo Jia interrupted her, she knew Jiang Yumeng¡¯s personality all too well.

    "Won¡¯t you? "

    Jiang Yumeng acted snooty.

    "I haven¡¯t seen Qing sister for a long time."

    Xun Hanyu changed the subject, he said softly.

    He still felt quite sad, having an unrequited love was really pathetic, he didn¡¯t even have the courage to confess.

    "I found out that Qing sister is an all-rounder, when it feels like she knows everything."

    Luo Jia sighed, as a math major, her math wasn¡¯t as good as Lu Qingyi¡¯s.

    No, It should be said that she couldn¡¯t measure up to even ten percent of Lu Qingyi, and that was quite frustrating.

    "Qing sister is so great, I suddenly feel Xu Boyan is a bit inferior."

    Jiang Yumeng suddenly exclaimed , Xu Boyan did have great looks, but unfortunately, he didn¡¯t seem to be as capable as Lu Qingyi.

    "Do you think Xu Boyan is an ordinary person?"

    Luo Jia counter-questioned , she felt Xu Boyan was much more than meets the eye.

    Lu Qingyi came to Kyoto, Xu Boyan followed her, if he had no ability at all, how could he manage to secure a foothold in a place like Kyoto?

    Xu Boyan is from Kyoto, he always dressed in formal suits, his behaviour seemed to suggest that he was the child of a wealthy family.

    "You guys chat, I have some matter to attend to at school."

    Xun Hanyu was feeling a bit down, he didn¡¯t have the mood to accompany Luo Jia and Jiang Yumeng any longer.

    "Ah, he¡¯s leaving so soon after we¡¯ve gathered."

    Jiang Yumeng complained as she watched Xun Hanyu¡¯s retreating figure.

    "Didn¡¯t you realize?"

    Luo Jia slapped Jiang Yumeng on the forehead.

    Xun Hanyu likes Jiang Yumeng, so because of her remarks, he lost his mood.

    "What?"

    Jiang Yumeng was drinking her milk tea, she looked a bit bewildered.

    Can¡¯t she see?

    What can she see?

    Anyway, she just didn¡¯t get it.

    ¡ª¡ª

    "You went to the desert?"

    In the private room of Guxiang Residence, sat two women, a woman with bleached wavy hair and bright red nails lifted a glass of wine and downed it in one gulp.

    She looked at the icy woman across from her, her lips curled up in a sneer.

    "Hmm."

    Lu Qingyi sat still, her eyes cold and indifferent.

    "Did you get a man?"

    The woman gazed at Lu Qingyi, her expression twitched slightly. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    It was... quite unimaginable.

    It¡¯s October now, she left in March, simply gone for seven months, and Lu Qingyi already had a boyfriend.

    "It¡¯s a boyfriend."

    Lu Qingyi emphasized.

    There was a difference between a boyfriend and a man.

    "It was only a matter of time."

    The woman poured herself another drink and downed it all at once.

    "I¡¯ve had many men, just never a boyfriend."

    The woman continued to pour herself more drink, her tone laden with a hint of mockery.

    A boyfriend can be someone pure, whereas a man could be someone she had relationships with or even were married.

    Lu Qingyi remained silent, just staring at the woman.

    The woman was named Li Xiyi, a member of the Hacker League, and a computer expert.

    She normally appeared carefree and boisterous, but in reality, she was more vulnerable than anyone else.

    "Don¡¯t stare at your sister so much; I¡¯m just stating the facts."

    The glass cup was too small, Li Xiyi simply grabbed the bottle and poured it down her throat.

    This year she also turned twenty-six, a full seven years older than Lu Qingyi, but sometimes she was not as steady as Lu Qingyi.

    "Xiyi, you must learn to love yourself."

    Lu Qingyi stood up, she snatched the liquor bottle from Li Xiyi, her face impassive.

    "Qingyi, you don¡¯t get it"

    Li Xiyi shook her head, she looked at Lu Qingyi and spoke.

    She had been with many men, but she didn¡¯t love any of them, the one she loved, didn¡¯t love her back.

    "I understand."

    Lu Qingyi looked at Li Xiyi, her gaze serious.

    She knew the feeling of loving someone deeply, she knew what she might do if she lost Xu Boyan.

    Perhaps, she was even more willing to lose herself than Li Xiyi.

    "Is he good to you?"

    A bit drunk, Li Xiyi looked at Lu Qingyi and asked.

    Lu Qingyi: "Very good."

    "You¡¯ll be happy."

    Li Xiya was laughing as she looked at Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi was such a good girl, she would surely be happy, as for her, happiness would not come her way, her life would always remain this way.

    "What brought you back to Kyoto this time?

    Li Xiya loved wandering around and rarely returned to Kyoto. She claimed that Kyoto was too glamorous, and she wasn¡¯t suited for it.

    It was not because of lack of money, but because she simply felt that she was not suited for it.

    Money was not an issue for her. She could afford to buy out an entire mall, and only spend one ten-thousandth of her wealth.

    "You already know my reason for coming, don¡¯t you?"

    Li Xiyi tilted her head, she pulled out a pack of cigarettes from her upper pocket, lit one up, and spoke slowly.

    "I don¡¯t."

    She hadn¡¯t checked her account lately, and she hadn¡¯t dealt with many things, so she didn¡¯t know what had happened recently.

    Li Xiyi: "...So many people are investigating you, don¡¯t you have any sense of danger?"

    Li Xiyi took a puff of her cigarette, then rested it between her fingers, looking at Lu Qingyi with a face full of disbelief.

    This girl really had no sense of danger, and she had to admit it.

    "Why would they investigate me?"

    Lu Qingyi was entirely unconcerned, she casually raised her eyebrows and asked.

    She had quite a number of identities, and she had no idea which identity they were investigating.

    Li Xiya: "..."

    Fine, she was sold.

    Not surprising from a woman who could face death without fear.

    "Someone from Falcon is looking for you."

    Li Xiyi looked seriously at Lu Qingyi, suddenly saying earnestly.

    If someone else was looking for Lu Qingyi, she would never worry, but this Falcon, she suddenly had a bad feeling.

    Falcon was the most mysterious organization, always subtly moving behind the scenes, practically unheard of for a long time, they was very low-key.

    No matter how low-key, the capabilities of Falcon were formidable, no one knew who the boss of Falcon was.

 Chapter 221 has planted twice_1

    Chapter 221: 221 has planted twice_1"Falcon?"

    Lu Qingyi reacted, her eyes flashing with surprise as she lightly squinted.

    If even the Falcon has been stirred, this isn¡¯t great. She, Lu Qingyi, had never been bested in her life, yet she fell into Falcon¡¯s trap twice.

    Twice...

    Lu Qingyi squinted, a dangerous glint appearing in her eyes.

    If she ever caught the Falcon¡¯s boss, God knows what she would do.

    "Yes, that¡¯s why I rushed back."

    Li Xiya nodded, aware that Lu Qingyi had fallen into Falcon¡¯s hands twice before.

    "Tsk, Falcon..."

    Lu Qingyi clutched a pair of chopsticks, her eyes squinting as she snapped the chopsticks in half, her gaze especially dangerous.

    "Doctor L is also investigating Blank."

    Li Xiyi said.

    Tsk, both of them were actually Lu Qingyi¡¯s identities. There was no alternative as these identities were truly too mysterious.

    Lu Qingyi leaned lazily on the chair, barely moving her eyelids, "Mm."

    Let them investigate all they want. If they figured it out, it would mean that she, Lu Qingyi, had lost. After getting played twice, she absolutely wouldn¡¯t let it happen a third time.

    "By the way, who¡¯s your boyfriend?" sea??h th§× NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Li Xiyi suddenly remembered this question. Lu Qingyi had a boyfriend, yet she didn¡¯t know who it was.

    As for Lu Qingyi being in a relationship, she was actually extremely shocked. She never expected the cold and aloof Lu Qingyi to also date.

    She could tell that Lu Qingyi was someone who warmed up slowly, she didn¡¯t think that something like being in a relationship would happen to Lu Qingyi so quickly.

    "Xu Boyan."

    Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t hide it, straightforwardly stating it out loud.

    She had made up her mind. Once she turned twenty, the legal age for marriage, she would get registered with Xu Boyan.

    Since she was in love, she would make sure to firmly grasp hold of it.

    Li Xiyi: "???"

    What the hell, her hearing was excellent so she couldn¡¯t have misheard right?

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s boyfriend was Xu Boyan?

    Xu Boyan?

    Oh my god!

    Li Xiyi felt a surge of "oh my god" in her heart, almost unable to handle the shock.

    Two powerhouses in love, this was so exciting.

    "Say that again."

    Li Xiyi clutched her chest, asking Lu Qingyi again as she looked at her.

    She really doubted that she had heard it wrongly just now.

    "Xu Boyan. Once I am of age, I¡¯ll go straight to get registered with him."

    Lu Qingyi poured herself a glass of water, taking a sip before speaking, her voice particularly nonchalant.

    Get registered?

    A marriage certificate?

    Li Xiyi stared at Lu Qingyi as if she had seen a ghost, fully unable to believe that those words were from Lu Qingyi herself.

    A year ago, Lu Qingyi had clearly said that she wouldn¡¯t date and was not at all interested in marriage.

    How much time had passed since then? She was going to register for marriage as soon as she turned twenty?

    People truly were fickle creatures.

    Li Xiyi: "Are you serious?"

    "Yeah, I¡¯m very serious."

    Lu Qingyi lifted her right hand, the ring on her finger gleaming.

    Li Xiyi: "..."

    So it turned out that Lu Qingyi was boasting.

    Lu Qingyi really had changed. She wasn¡¯t as cold as before. Previously, she was indifferent toward everything and never had the desire to show off.

    But now she had actually learned to boast, showing off that ring on her fingertip.

    "Be cautious lately."

    After they had eaten and drunk their fill, Lu Qingyi and Li Xiyi exited the private room. Li Christine gave a word of caution.

    Lu Qingyi nodded, "Mm, I know."

    She had made mistakes before, but she absolutely wouldn¡¯t make a third one.

    The first time, she was responsible for transporting a truck of ammunition and was intercepted by Falcon. Because of this, she fell into Falcon¡¯s hands. The Falcon¡¯s dungeon was damp and dark, and she spent three full days there before she was able to escape.

    The second time, she was filling in for someone else on a mission, when she was caught by Falcon again and was in the dungeon for another two days.

    Even though she didn¡¯t receive much physical damage during this time, Lu Qingyi remembered it very clearly.

    She had never been imprisoned in a dungeon in her life. It was Falcon that let her experience what it was like to be in a dungeon, and she had stayed there for a total of five days.

    Tsk, Falcon...

    If one day she found out who Falcon¡¯s boss was, she would definitely make him taste that experience as well.

    "Your identity as Doctor L is really a headache."

    Li Xiyi laughed lightly as she looked at Lu Qingyi and spoke.

    Ever since Lu Qingyi left the Medical Organization, people from all sides were looking for Doctor L¡¯s whereabouts.

    Tsk, Doctor L was truly a popular figure.

    Lu Qingyi: "Perhaps."

    Maybe. Xu Boyan was also looking for Doctor L, but she hadn¡¯t told Xu Boyan about it.

    "When are you going back?"

    Lu Qingyi had been out for quite a while. Li Xiyi crossed her arms and asked.

    Although Lu Qingyi had many identities, Li Xiyi knew that Lu Qingyi¡¯s main identity was still Doctor L. Professor Lu was merely a cover for Doctor L¡¯s identity.

    Maybe she was just fond of researching those things, always being so serious and dedicated about it.

    "Unclear, it depends on the situation."

    Lu Qingyi shook her head slightly, explaining that she wasn¡¯t too sure either.

    Her initial plan was to rest for a year, but now she suddenly wanted to change her mind because of a change of plans¡ªshe had fallen in love with someone called Xu Boyan.

    Li Xiyi: "....I remember you were once extremely devoted to research."

    Li Xiyi looked at Lu Qingyi, thoroughly sizing her up as if she no longer recognized Lu Qingyi.

    The old Lu Qingyi if anything, was practically glued to the laboratory all day long - nine bulls couldn¡¯t even drag her out. If it weren¡¯t for her grandmother¡¯s death, she¡¯d probably still be in the lab right now.

    "Maybe."

    Lu Qingyi laughed softly, gently shaking her head.

    If anything had changed her, it was most likely Xu Boyan.

    The moment Lu Qingyi finished her sentence, she turned her head to see a black car parked across the street. A man in a white shirt and black trousers leaned against the car door, a cigarette held between his fingertips.

    "Xiyi, I¡¯m leaving, Xu Boyan is here to pick me up."

    The moment Lu Qingyi saw Xu Boyan, a smile appeared on her face. She turned her head to tell Li Xiyi before walking towards Xu Boyan.

    Li Xiyi: "..."

    Figures, she ditches her friends for her lover!

    She looked across the street to see an exceptionally handsome and stylish man.

    She hadn¡¯t read a lot of books, so there were not many words she could use to describe Xu Boyan. In short, he was just very handsome.

    "Kid, done reminiscing?"

    Seeing Lu Qingyi coming over, Xu Boyan extinguished his cigarette, a smile gracing the corners of his lips.

    "Mm, have you been waiting long?"

    Lu Qingyi lightly nodded her head, stepping forward to give Xu Boyan a big hug.

    "I smell of cigarettes."

    Xu Boyan lifted his hand to rest on Lu Qingyi¡¯s shoulder.

 Chapter 222: People who lack love will also lack a sense of security_1

    Chapter 222: People who lack love will also lack a sense of security_1He reeked of smoke and didn¡¯t want the smell to cling to the girl. He had been waiting here for Lu Qingyi for quite a while and had smoked many cigarettes during that time.

    Knowing that Lu Qingyi was meeting up with a friend stirred some frustrations within him, and he was very curious about this friend of hers.

    "It¡¯s okay, I smoke too."

    Lu Qingyi lifted her gaze to look at Xu Boyan, speaking in a soft voice.

    In essence, she wasn¡¯t bothered by the smell of smoke on Xu Boyan.

    "Let¡¯s quit it together in the future, okay?"

    Xu Boyan took out a White Rabbit Creamy Candy from his pocket, unwrapped it and held it to Lu Qingyi¡¯s lips.

    Lu Qingyi opened her mouth to bite the candy.

    "Okay."

    Lu Qingyi reached into Xu Boyan¡¯s pocket, took out another White Rabbit Creamy Candy, unwrapped it and held it to Xu Boyan¡¯s lips.

    Xu Boyan stared at the candy by his lips, slightly taken aback.

    He didn¡¯t like sweets, but without any hesitation, he swallowed the candy.

    If it was given by Lu Qingyi, even poison would be consumed without second thoughts, let alone just a piece of candy?

    He would try to like something for the sake of Lu Qingyi, regardless of whether he originally liked it or not.

    "It¡¯s very sweet."

    Xu Boyan licked his lips, looking at Lu Qingyi as he said this.

    Li Xiyi was stalled, watching the couple across the street from afar, her mood suddenly becoming a bit heavy.

    Xu Boyan was genuinely good to Lu Qingyi, which made her happy for Lu Qingyi, yet she remembered the man who resides in her heart.

    The man she could never have in this life.

    ¡ª¡ª

    When they got back to the apartment, Xu Boyan went to the kitchen to prepare lunch while Lu Qingyi sat in the room, tapping away at her laptop. Her eyebrows knitted in thought, fingers flying across the keyboard.

    She hadn¡¯t logged into her Hacker League account in a long time, possibly almost a year. There were all sorts of messages, which made Lu Qingyi frown slightly.

    The blank account and the Hacker League account were not linked.

    As expected, there were a lot of orders for the "Blank" and "Doctor L", Falcon was one of them, offering the highest price.

    Falcon. She would not fall for his tricks a third time.

    She dialed a number using a virtual number, and after three rings, it was answered.

    "I¡¯m Panther."

    The voice on the other end of the line was a bit gruff, belonging to a grown man.

    "Anemone."

    Lu QIngyi used a voice changer, making her voice sound even more gruff than the one on the other side of the phone.

    "Holy shit, boss, any orders?"

    The other end was stunned for a second, then the voice became especially incredulous.

    He was surprised that Lu Qingyi would actually call, quite amazed.

    Anemone, the leader of Xingying, was particularly mysterious. No one knew what she did, they just knew she was incredibly formidable.

    Panther was in charge of arms trafficking, feared by many internationally. Interpol has never been able to catch him because he was too cunning.

    "Transport a batch of arms to Kyoto and relocate some brothers here."

    Lu Qingyi squinted slightly, nervously tapping on the desk.

    She wanted to drag out Falcon¡¯s boss and give him a good beating, feeling quite anxious.

    "Boss, what¡¯s wrong?"

    Panther was startled, nervously asking a question. Lu Qingyi rarely meddled in Xingying¡¯s affairs, so calling for assistance was really unusual.

    Lu Qingyi had been gone for a year, and the moment she called, she asked him to transport arms and relocate brothers. Panther was bewildered.

    The call was obviously made by Anemone, with the usage of a virtual number being consistent with Anemone¡¯s style.

    "Nothing, handle it."

    Lu Qingyi hung up after she finished her sentence. She closed her eyes, massaging her temples.

    Falcon.

    Heh, if he¡¯s delivered to her door, she ought to make good use of the opportunity.

    "Little one, have some grapes."

    Xu Boyan came in with a bowl of grapes, the skin already peeled and each piece had a toothpick in it.

    Lu Qingyi exited from the computer page and opened a page with a novel. She leaned naturally onto the backrest, her expression nonchalant.

    "Already peeled?"

    Lu Qingyi looked at the peeled grapes without any particular expression.

    "Reading a novel again?"

    Xu Boyan put the bowl on the table and gently rubbed Lu Qingyi¡¯s head, looking at the novel page on her laptop screen.

    Such a little literary enthusiast.

    "Hmm, quite boring."

    Lu Qingyi picked up a toothpick, skewered a grape and put it in her mouth.

    Very sweet, no seeds.

    She skewered another grape, stood up and held it to Xu Boyan¡¯s lips. "You eat too."

    She had become accustomed to Xu Boyan spoiling her, she now thought it was only natural, and was no longer shy around him.

    Perhaps those who were pampered did indeed come to expect that sort of treatment from others.

    "Very sweet."

    Xu Boyan lowered his head, lightly kissing Lu Qingyi¡¯s lips.

    A double entendre.

    Maybe he was saying the grape was sweet, or maybe it was Lu Qingyi¡¯s lips.

    "Xu Boyan, I might not be as good as you think."

    Lu Qingyi looked at Xu Boyan as she spoke, gazing at him with her hand gently forming a fist.

    She genuinely cared about Xu Boyan and was afraid that once her true identity was exposed, he would no longer view her in the same light.

    She had never been in a relationship before and didn¡¯t know if love alone was enough to be accepting. She didn¡¯t understand, which made her a bit afraid.

    "No, you¡¯re very good."

    Xu Boyan took Lu Qingyi into his arms, wondering why she would suddenly say these things.

    In his heart, Lu Qingyi was undoubtedly the most outstanding, without a doubt.

    "Perhaps."

    Lu Qingyi held onto Xu Boyan¡¯s waist, burying her head into his chest, listening to his strong heartbeat, she felt especially reassured.

    Surely Xu Boyan must know about Falcon and Xingying.

    The boss of Falcon was also exceptional and mysterious. She had tried to investigate him many times but couldn¡¯t find any information.

    Lu Qingyi wondered how Xu Boyan would view her if he were to find out about her other identity and the issues between her and Falcon.

    "Silly girl, being sentimental."

    Xu Boyan sighed lightly, giving Lu Qingyi¡¯s forehead a light kiss.

    The girl was starved of affection when she was little, although she appeared to know nothing and was very outstanding, inside she craved love.

    With love comes the fear of losing it.

    Maybe.

    Lu Qingyi closed her eyes gently, not saying a word.

    "Don¡¯t think too much in the future. Tomorrow, I¡¯ll sort my assets and put them in your hands." Sear?h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Xu Boyan gently rubbed the girl¡¯s head, softly cooing.

    It is said in books that giving all your belongings to your girlfriend can make her feel more secure.

    "That¡¯s not necessary, you can keep it."

    Lu Qingyi shook her head, saying that money was not what made her feel safe. She had plenty of money. What she wanted was for Xu Boyan to treat her well, and not leave her.

    That¡¯s all she needed.

 Chapter 223 Boss Guâ€™s Hair_1

    Chapter 223: 223 Boss Gu¡¯s Hair_1Seaview Villa.

    Lu Qingyi leaned lazily on the sofa, while Li Xiyi sat across from her, sipping her coffee and looking at Lu Qingyi helplessly.

    "You¡¯re just so... indifferent about everything."

    Li Xiyi looked at Lu Qingyi, took a big sip of coffee, and then slowly started speaking.

    In all the time she¡¯d known Lu Qingyi, she had never seen her anxious about anything. She was always so nonchalant.

    Even when faced with death, she wouldn¡¯t bat an eyelid, maintaining her casual demeanor.

    "I have confidence in myself."

    Lu Qingyi reached for the milk on the table. The milk had gone cold.

    Xu Boyan would heat the milk for her.

    All of a sudden, she saw Xu Boyan¡¯s face in her mind.

    Li Xiyi: "..."

    Okay. That¡¯s the kind of self-confidence that a boss possessed.

    "Are you planning to meet in-person?" sea??h th§× ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Li Xiyi shifted her position and changed the subject.

    "I don¡¯t mind."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s expression was indifferent.

    Whether to meet or not, she didn¡¯t really care; she had just found it troublesome before.

    Li Xiyi: "..."

    She didn¡¯t feel like talking anymore.

    "Look into the matter of virgin birth."

    Lu Qingyi glanced at Li Xiyi, a member of Xingying, and spoke.

    She found it a bit odd now, but she didn¡¯t feel like digging into it.

    Gu Yansi didn¡¯t look like his biological parents at all but bore a striking resemblance to Lu Jiahao. And Lu Jiahao¡¯s features were very much similar to Lu Yao¡¯s. In other words, Gu Yansi and Lu Yao looked incredibly alike.

    Was it a coincidence?

    Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t quite believe it.

    There couldn¡¯t be so many coincidences in the world.

    "Pah, virgin birth?"

    Li Xiyi spat out her coffee in surprise, looking at Lu Qingyi in disbelief, her lip twitching.

    Virgin birth?

    Was Lu Qingyi not joking with her?

    How could there possibly be a virgin birth in this world? Without the union of sperm and egg, how could a baby be conceived?

    Li Xiyi knew that Lu Qingyi was Doctor L, but she had never heard of the concept of virgin birth and Lu Qingyi hadn¡¯t mentioned it before.

    If the boss hadn¡¯t touched on the subject, she might have ignored the possibility of virgin birth entirely because it seemed so unrealistic.

    "Wipe it up."

    Lu Qingyi disdainfully pulled out a few tissues and tossed them to Li Xiyi.

    "Qingyi, are you sure virgin birth can actually occur in this world?"

    Li Xiyi wiped the corner of her mouth and looked at Lu Qingyi with wide eyes.

    "I¡¯m not certain, that¡¯s why I¡¯m asking you to research it."

    Lu Qingyi gently shook her head.

    Li Xiyi: "..."

    If she wasn¡¯t sure, why should she look into it?

    "I have a case of successful virgin birth."

    Lu Qingyi leisurely picked up her phone and sent a file to Li Xiyi. After putting the phone down, she gently closed her eyes.

    The medical world was abuzz with the existence of virgin birth. She did have a file on successful cases of virgin birth, but there were no specifics on the process.

    A notification rang on her phone and Li Xiyi picked it up. She looked over and over again at the document Lu Qingyi had sent over, bewildered.

    "Okay, I¡¯ll look it up."

    Li Xiyi put down the phone and went into Lu Qingyi¡¯s room.

    Lu Qingyi nodded, slightly closing her eyes.

    It was about time she looked into the matter of virgin birth.

    What was the connection between Gu Yansi, Lu Jiahao, Lu Jiayue, Yao Meishu, Lu Yao, her aunt, her boss, and herself?

    She had investigated before; Yao Meishu had only been pregnant twice, the first was a girl, and the second, twins.

    Hence, Gu Yansi couldn¡¯t possibly be the lost child of Lu Yao and Yao Meishu.

    So, who was Gu Yansi?

    She did not believe that Gu Yansi could be the son of her aunt and boss because they did not look alike at all.

    As a doctor, she could tell the difference.

    "Xiyi, if you¡¯re hungry at noon, order takeaway. I¡¯m stepping out for awhile."

    Lu Qingyi opened the door of the room and dropped a sentence before turning to leave the Seaview Villa.

    ¡ª¡ª

    "Oh, Qingyi, how come you¡¯re here alone this time?"

    The sight of the young girl appearing in the doorway brought a smile to the boss¡¯s face.

    It wasn¡¯t a weekend, nor was it lunchtime yet. There were only a handful of customers in the store, and the boss was sweeping the leaves at the entrance.

    "He¡¯s a bit busy, I didn¡¯t want to bother him."

    Lu Qingyi replied, then walked up to the boss.

    "Career is indeed more important for young people."

    The boss nodded.

    "Boss, I¡¯m a bit curious. How long has this Happy Hot Pot shop been open?"

    Lu Qingyi looked up at the signboard and posed the question slowly.

    She hadn¡¯t paid much attention to the hot pot shop in her previous visits. Looking closely now, it seemed to have been refurbished many times and looked quite old.

    "Eighteen years."

    The boss stopped his sweeping, looked up at the signboard, and sighed.

    He was forty-three this year, not quite old yet. But he had already been running this hot pot shop for eighteen years, since he was twenty-five.

    Happy Hot Pot.

    Happy, happy, happy, he just hoped that he and his beloved girl could always be happy together.

    Now, things had indeed turned out as he wished. Although he didn¡¯t earn much, it was enough to live on. Life wasn¡¯t extravagant, but it was filled with love and tranquility.

    When he was young, he pursued fame and fortune, and wanted to earn a high salary so he could buy things for the girl he loved.

    Now, he has decided that all of those things don¡¯t matter. What¡¯s important is, he and her are still together.

    "I¡¯m actually quite curious. You graduated from the mathematics department at Hardrick University. Why didn¡¯t you go for easy and high-paying jobs, and instead chose to open a hot pot shop?"

    Lu Qingyi was confused by the boss¡¯s actions. Twenty-five was the prime age for making a career. What made the boss give up everything and open a hot pot shop in this somewhat remote corner?

    "Personal preference."

    The boss chuckled, the corners of his mouth twitching slightly.

    Lu Qingyi frowned slightly. She felt that the boss¡¯s expression was a bit odd, like he was hiding something.

    "Boss, there¡¯s a white hair on your head."

    Lu Qingyi made an offhanded remark and quickly reached out to pluck the white hair from the boss¡¯s head.

    The boss instinctively took a step back, but Lu Qingyi managed to get the hair nonetheless.

    "White hair."

    Lu Qingyi held up the hair in front of the boss, a faint smile playing at the corner of her mouth.

    "I¡¯m growing old."

    The boss slowly shook his head and walked back into the shop with the broom.

    Lu Qingyi took a tissue out of her pocket, wrapped the plucked white hair in it, put it in her pocket.

 Chapter 224 bundles of yarn are helpless_1

    Chapter 224: 224 bundles of yarn are helpless_1Aunt Wen was still sitting in front of the cash register, holding two silver needles in her hands, crocheting.

    "Girl."

    Lu Qingyi just walked into the shop. Aunt Wen happened to look up and saw her. She smiled as she saw Lu Qingyi.

    "Aunt Wen, what are you doing?"

    Lu Qingyi walked up to Aunt Wen and asked with a smile.

    "The weather is about to get cold. I¡¯m knitting sweaters for this father and son. Store-bought just won¡¯t be as warm as what I knit myself."

    Aunt Wen said softly, all the while continuing knitting and chatting with Lu Qingyi.

    Her hands moved with skilled agility, as if she had done this thousands of times before.

    Looking at Aunt Wen, a woman aged by years but willing to live humbly in such a place despite her wealthy background, Lu Qingyi felt puzzled.

    She was skilled at chores like cooking and knitting scarves and sweaters.

    "How about knitting a scarf or a sweater for your boyfriend, girl?"

    Noticing Lu Qingyi¡¯s gaze, Aunt Wen looked up and asked.

    She willingly subjected herself to these mundane things in life, and she seemed genuinely happy.

    "Aunt Wen, are you happy now?"

    Lu Qingyi asked. Each time she saw Aunt Wen, her face was filled with joyful smiles.

    Except when she mentioned her best friend, her expression changed somewhat.

    Lu Qingyi never believed that true happiness was about wealth and power, but she was curious about what Aunt Wen and her boss thought of it.

    "Having the one I love by my side, raising a child, not having to worry about anything, being busy every day. Life is fulfilling and happy."

    Aunt Wen paused her knitting, her face beaming with a genuine smile.

    "Can I learn?"

    Lu Qingyi conscientiously moved closer to the cash register. She walked to Aunt Wen¡¯s side and looked at the yarn.

    Her brow slightly furrowed. She was capable of doing many things, but she had never tried knitting before.

    "Sure, I¡¯ll teach you."

    Aunt Wen pulled out a new ball of yarn and two silver needles from the drawer.

    "Let¡¯s start with casting on, like this. Do you understand?"

    Aunt Wen demonstrated once, then looked up at Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi: "..."

    She didn¡¯t understand, really.

    She looked at Aunt Wen, stunned and confused.

    "It¡¯s okay if you don¡¯t get it the first time. Practice with me."

    Aunt Wen laughed a little. She took out another ball of yarn and two more silver needles from the drawer and handed them to Lu Qingyi.

    Aunt Wen didn¡¯t make a fuss about Lu Qingyi not getting it in the first try, but Lu Qingyi felt differently.

    Was her renowned reputation going to be destroyed by this simple task of knitting? She usually picked things up pretty fast, but this casting on, she just couldn¡¯t understand!

    Lu Qingyi picked up the silver needle. She watched Aunt Wen demonstrate and followed along.

    But, but... apologies, she seemed to be incapable of learning it.

    "You¡¯ll get it after a few tries. Like this, and this, and then this."

    Aunt Wen chuckled a little. She patiently guided Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi: "..."

    She still didn¡¯t seem to get it.

    "Maybe I should not learn this."

    Lu Qingyi put the silver needle and yarn on the table, her feelings in turmoil.

    Her, Lu Qingyi, couldn¡¯t even master casting on!

    "Just like her."

    Aunt Wen suddenly reached out to ruffle Lu Qingyi¡¯s hair, but quickly drew her hand back. She sighed softly.

    Her?

    Lu Qingyi looked at Aunt Wen.

    "My best friend. She was good at everything and a fast learner, but she was stumped by a small ball of yarn. Seeing you fumble about, it reminds me of her."

    Aunt Wen put the yarn and needles on the table. She stared at Lu Qingyi without blinking.

    She suddenly remembered that girl who seldom smiled, but when she did, she was exceptionally beautiful.

    She was a quick learner, almost mastering everything at a glance, but for something as simple as knitting, she struggled for a week and still could not get it.

    Her clumsy efforts back then were amusing.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s current state reminded her so much of her past.

    "Really?"

    Lu Qingyi laughed and replied nonchalantly.

    She reached out to remove a strand of hair that had fallen onto Aunt Wen¡¯s collar, "There¡¯s a hair on your clothes."

    She crunched up a tissue in her hand, hid the hair in it when Aunt Wen wasn¡¯t looking, and then put it into her pocket.

    She had gathered hair samples from both Aunt Wen and her boss. Now, she only needed Gu Yansi¡¯s.

    Actually, she should return to Jin City and collect the samples of Lu Yao and Yao Meishu, and also Lu Jiayue and Lu Jiahao.

    "You seem quite similar to Yansi all of a sudden."

    Aunt Wen tucked a loose strand of Lu Qingyi¡¯s hair behind her ear and mentioned casually.

    Could it be just a coincidence? Aunt Wen didn¡¯t believe in such numerous coincidences. How could Lu Qingyi be similar to Gu Yansi?

    Such a story seemed like a fanciful tale.

    "It¡¯s probably just a coincidence."

    Lu Qingyi replied slowly.

    A coincidence?

    No, she didn¡¯t believe it.

    "Your boyfriend didn¡¯t accompany you today?"

    Aunt Wen only thought to ask the question at this time.

    "He is busy. I didn¡¯t tell him I was coming."

    Lu Qingyi answered. She was certain that if she had said it, Xu Boyan would have dropped everything to accompany her.

    Being with Xu Boyan made her feel like she was a seductress like Yang Guifei.

    Xu Boyan would abandon all his work, all for the sake of her happiness.

    "That boy is Xu Boyan, right?"

    Aunt Wen asked, unsurprised. Of course, she was acquainted with Xu Boyan. S§×ar?h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Lu Qingyi nodded, "Hm."

    "To marry into a wealthy family requires a matching background. Regardless of whether his parents mind, you can¡¯t simply ignore the gossip. Especially considering Xu Boyan¡¯s social standing."

    Aunt Wen looked at Lu Qingyi seriously.

    "You either need a family background that matches or you need exceptional abilities. Yes, I know that you young people value mutual affection more than anything. As long as there¡¯s love, everything else is insignificant. But can you really ignore everything else?"

    Aunt Wen gave a bitter smile and slowly shook her head.

    She was once naive enough to believe that, as long as two people love each other, everything else could be ignored. But in the end, she realised that was just a naive fantasy.

    While her boss was highly educated, his family background didn¡¯t match hers. It was as if they lived in two different worlds.

    Despite the odds, she chose to be with him. Her parents didn¡¯t object, and they didn¡¯t care about the gossip. But as time went by, the whispers grew crueler.

    She could accept criticisms aimed at her, but she could not let them criticise her boss.

 Chapter 225 Frustration of Lu Qingyi_1

    Chapter 225: 225 Frustration of Lu Qingyi_1Eventually, she escaped from that home and ended up in this remote corner with Boss Gu, opening a small hot pot shop.

    Happy Hot Pot.

    The name means they hope for happiness.

    Although life is now peaceful, cozy and filled with happiness, there are still many regrets about the past.

    "I know."

    Said Lu Qingyi.

    "Xu Boyan¡¯s identity needs no embellishment, but the rumors will only grow louder."

    Aunt Wen began to speak.

    What she wanted to say was not about the rumors but something else.

    Xu Boyan was not as simple as he appeared to be; Qingyi was too weak and could only be his Achilles¡¯ heel.

    Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t say anything, with her head down, lost in thoughts.

    "Kyoto is not as peaceful as you think."

    Aunt Wen gently patted Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand, explaining.

    Kyoto appeared to be so peaceful, but was it really?

    No, Kyoto wasn¡¯t calm at all; she had a premonition that a storm was coming in Kyoto.

    "I know."

    Lu Qingyi nodded, she of course knew the current situation in Kyoto.

    "Girl, the hot pot is ready."

    Boss Gu carried a bowl from the back kitchen, placed it on the table and called out toward Lu Qingyi.

    "Go and eat, come here after eating and I can teach you."

    Aunt Wen waved to Lu Qingyi and said with a gentle smile on her lips.

    A slight tremor seized Qingyi¡¯s lips.

    No, she was rejecting it inside, she really had no idea how to handle those balls of wool.

    "Gu, look at her, she really looks like Qingyang, especially those eyes."

    Aunt Wen looked at the Boss Gu standing nearby, with a glance she signaled to him and then sighed lightly.

    "They do look alike."

    He didn¡¯t meet Aunt Wen¡¯s friend very often, so his impression of her was not very deep, but he did remember her eyes.

    They were exceptionally clear.

    "Qingyi, why did you want to study medicine?"

    Lu Qingyi had finished eating, she walked to the counter and sat next to Aunt Wen.

    Aunt Wen¡¯s hands kept knitting and she asked the question.

    "Probably because of Xu Boyan."

    Lu Qingyi answered with a slight smile, the decision to go to high school and college was unplanned for her.

    She had initially thought that enduring till the end of the college entrance examination would be enough; she had no thoughts about college, especially since she had already graduated from one.

    Xu Boyan hoped that she would go to medical school, and without thinking about anything else, she went. The choice to go to medical school was probably all because of Xu Boyan.

    "In the future, you should focus on your family and stop immersing yourself in medical studies."

    Aunt Wen put down her knitting needle, lightly patted Lu Qingyi on the shoulder and said it with a tone filled with sorrow.

    By focusing more on the family, she wouldn¡¯t keep thinking about immersing herself in medical studies and hence wouldn¡¯t become overly obsessed with it.

    "Aunt Wen, in fact, parthenogenesis has no scientific basis, perhaps it doesn¡¯t really exist?"

    Lu Qingyi bit her lip and said slowly when she looked at Aunt Wen.

    She had once studied parthenogenesis for two years but had not any results yet.

    Aunt Wen said nothing in response. She didn¡¯t know how to reply.

    Back then, her friend had always been researching parthenogenesis, and then one day, she suddenly found herself pregnant. When she came to Aunt Wen with a growing belly, she was about three months pregnant.

    When asked if her research had been successful, she didn¡¯t say anything. There was no joy or sadness on her face.

    Then she disappeared, just like evaporating from the earth, without a trace for nearly six months.

    When she saw her again, it was the last time they met. It seemed as though she wanted to say something, but there was no last breath, no life in her nostrils.

    Next to her lay an infant, on the bedside table was a folder about parthenogenesis.

    She stepped out of the ward momentarily and when she returned, the documents on the table had disappeared without a trace.

    Whether it was real or not, she didn¡¯t know.

    "The weather is cooling down, you can learn to knit a scarf or a sweater for your boyfriend."

    Aunt Wen abruptly bypassed the subject. She picked up the ball of wool and the knitting needle from the table and indicated to Lu Qingyi.

    For some reason, Aunt Wen had the urge to teach Qingyi.

    "Like this?"

    Lu Qingyi made an attempt, but the wool simply unraveled. She sighed lightly.

    Alright, she still hadn¡¯t gotten the hang of it.

    "Not very good with your hands?"

    Aunt Wen chuckled. She didn¡¯t know much about Lu Qingyi and naturally wouldn¡¯t know about her background.

    "Fair enough."

    Lu Qingyi looked at the wool and the knitting needle with a sense of defeat in her heart.

    She was usually quite good with her hands and tended to pick things up quickly. But she was truly at a loss when it came to knitting.

    It took Lu Qingyi about twenty minutes just to learn how to cast on. Looking at the wonky bundle of yarn, her face expressed pure hopelessness.

    Quite ugly.

    "It¡¯s okay, your boyfriend won¡¯t mind."

    Aunt Wen giggled a few times and then said slowly.

    From the look of it, Xu Boyan really loved Lu Qingyi. Even if the end product was an ugly piece, Xu Boyan would most likely wear it without any complaints.

    "It¡¯s not about him minding it."

    Lu Qingyi put down the ball of wool, took a deep breath and said.

    It¡¯s not that she feared Xu Boyan would reject it, but that she herself found it particularly unbearable.

    "Mom."

    Gu Yansi walked in with a bag and called out.

    "Yansi, you¡¯re back, are you hungry?"

    Aunt Wen quickly put down her knitting and ran to Gu Yansi¡¯s side. Her voice was gentle.

    "Not hungry, I brought you something."

    Gu Yansi handed the bag he was holding to Aunt Wen. His voice was a bit cold.

    Aunt Wen opened the bag to find it filled with longan.

    "I know you like them, saw them and just bought some."

    Gu Yansi¡¯s voice was cold, as if it was something random.

    Aunt Wen loved eating longan.

    Lu Qingyi watched the interaction between Yansi and Wen. She could see that Yansi cared especially about Aunt Wen. S§×arch* The N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Longan was a very common fruit, not expensive and sold in many places. If Yansi bought it for Aunt Wen, it showed that he was thoughtful, always thinking and caring for Aunt Wen.

    "I¡¯m so happy that you¡¯re willing to come see me."

    A tear trickled from the corner of Aunt Wen¡¯s eye.

    She knew Gu Yansi resented her for not letting him study medicine, but she was just too scared.

    She couldn¡¯t bear another blow.

    Gu Yansi remained silent, lowering his head to look at Aunt Wen.

    "Ah yes, this is Qingyi, Lu Qingyi, a medical student. You don¡¯t know each other yet."

    Aunt Wen abruptly turned her head, pointed at Lu Qingyi with her chin and introduced her to Gu Yansi.

    "We¡¯ve met."

    Gu Yansi looked in Lu Qingyi¡¯s direction, gave a light nod and spoke.

    That day, Lu Qingyi had indeed helped him out.

 Chapter 226 Gu Yansiâ€™s Hair_1

    Chapter 226: 226 Gu Yansi¡¯s Hair_1"Feel free to chat, I¡¯ll prepare lunch for you, and then you can head to school."

    Aunt Wen patted Gu Yansi on the shoulder and said.

    "So, are you interested?"

    Lu Qingyi folded her arms, she walked out from behind the cashier, her voice sounding icy cold.

    Of course, what Lu Qingyi was referring to was the possibility she had mentioned last time about Gu Yansi studying medicine.

    "You persuaded my mother?"

    Gu Yansi asked, staring at Lu Qingyi in a profound manner.

    His mother was always opposed to the idea of studying medicine or becoming a doctor, but today when introducing Lu Qingyi, she had emphasized the medical school.

    There seemed to be no aversion to Lu Qingyi at all.

    "No."

    Lu Qingyi pulled out a chair with her foot and sat down, crossing her legs.

    She was entirely nonchalant.

    Gu Yansi: "..."

    "As long as you want, I naturally have a way for you to study, even if it¡¯s just as an elective."

    Lu Qingyi looked at Gu Yansi as she spoke, her expression serious.

    "I want to go to Hardrick."

    Gu Yansi stared at Lu Qingyi and spoke, there was a medical specialty in Hardrick as well.

    He wasn¡¯t being serious, he was just trying to pose a difficult question for Lu Qingyi, to make her understand that not all things could be achieved just by wanting them.

    "Sure."

    Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t hesitate at all.

    It was just Hardrick, this was the easiest to manage. If it had been another school, she would have had to pull some strings, but she could simply place someone in Hardrick.

    Gu Yansi: "..."

    Was Lu Qingyi really hearing what he was saying?

    He was completely shocked by the extremely calm Lu Qingyi.

    "You can directly report to the school principal, just mention my name when the time comes."

    Lu Qingyi rested her leg on the edge of the chair, she played with her fingernails, casually beginning to speak.

    She seemed to be saying, I had cabbage today.

    Especially nonchalant, especially dismissive.

    Looking at Lu Qingyi, Gu Yansi felt like what Lu Qingyun said seemed to be true.

    "Don¡¯t doubt me, you can go and give it a try."

    Lu Qingyi lifted her gaze, she looked at Gu Yansi as she spoke.

    She could tell that Gu Yansi was in doubt, and could even see more clearly that Gu Yansi¡¯s desire to go to Hardrick was nothing more than a joke.

    That¡¯s right, put this matter on someone else, perhaps not many people would believe she had the ability to get someone into Hardrick.

    "Why didn¡¯t you go?"

    Gu Yansi looked at the girl who was being terribly arrogant in front of him, and asked.

    If Lu Qingyi had this ability, why didn¡¯t she go herself? The gap between the medical school and Hardrick was not small.

    The medical school had better medical equipment than Hardrick did, but the medical students from Hardrick could be the best.

    The medical school was mainly a medical specialty, so naturally the medical equipment was good. Hardrick involved many areas of study, the medical specialty wasn¡¯t the main one, hence the equipment wasn¡¯t as good as the medical school¡¯s. Sear?h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "Don¡¯t want to."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s expression was indifferent.

    Having attended university once, to attend it a second time, there was no novelty, and everything around was familiar.

    And those students she had taught, and professors she knew, could she still be a student at Hardrick?

    The answer was naturally impossible.

    "Are you serious?"

    Gu Yansi watched Lu Qingyi, he couldn¡¯t see any hints of a joke in her eyes.

    She was very serious.

    "Give me one of your hairs."

    Lu Qingyi lifted her head to look at Gu Yansi¡¯s hair, she reached out her hand and asked.

    Gu Yansi: "..."

    Hair?

    What was that about?

    "You wouldn¡¯t lose anything with just one."

    Lu Qingyi continued.

    Gu Yansi unconsciously reached out to pluck a strand of hair from his head and inexplicably handed it to Lu Qingyi.

    For some reason, he felt a strange sense of familiarity with Lu Qingyi.

    "Thanks, if you want to go, just look for Lun Boyan at the principal¡¯s office and tell him that I, Lu Qingyi, sent you."

    Lu Qingyi pocketed Gu Yansi¡¯s hair, and she slowly began to speak.

    She was speaking as naturally as if she was saying, today I had cabbage.

    "You..."

    "I have something to take care of first, tell Aunt Wen for me."

    Just as Gu Yansi was about to say something, Lu Qingyi cut him off and walked past him out the door.

    With the acquisition of Gu Yansi¡¯s hair, her basic task was basically accomplished, there was no need to stay here.

    Gu Yansi watched Lu Qingyi¡¯s retreating figure, deep in thought.

    Should he go and give it a try? How credible was Lu Qingyi¡¯s words?

    He wasn¡¯t sure, but he felt a strange desire to give it a try.

    "Uh, Yansi, Lu Qingyi left?"

    Aunt Wen came out balancing a few bowls of home-cooked dishes, she saw only Gu Yansi, Lu Qingyi was gone.

    "She said she had something to do."

    Gu Yansi¡¯s expression was somewhat indifferent.

    "She¡¯s probably busy going on a date."

    Aunt Wen laughed lightly, she teased.

    A girl like her, she¡¯s always so clingy. She herself used to cling to the boss.

    After leaving Happy Hot Pot, Lu Qingyi booked a ticket straight to Jin City.

    [I have some business to attend to in Jin City, no need to worry.]

    After sending a text to Xu Boyan, Lu Qingyi turned off her phone and boarded the plane.

    Right now, she desperately wished to have Lu Yao and Yao Meishu¡¯s hair samples, she could hardly wait to start the experiments.

    The curiosity in her heart was gradually increasing.

    When Xu Boyan received the message, though he was quite curious, he didn¡¯t ask anything.

    [Take care, come back soon.]

    He only sent Lu Qingyi eight words, he wouldn¡¯t stop the kid if she wanted to go back.

    ---

    After getting off the plane, Lu Qingyi casually hailed a taxi and headed in the direction of the Lu Mansion.

    "Why are you here?"

    Aunt Lin was carrying a basket of vegetables, she had just opened the door and saw Lu Qingyi, the sight startled her.

    She still clearly remembered the shocking scene when Lu Qingyi came to the Lu Mansion last time.

    "What, I can¡¯t come?"

    Lu Qingyi sneered, her gaze on Aunt Lin was icy cold.

    It held no hint of emotion, only chilling indifference.

    "Ah, the lady and the rest are not at home, the young master and young miss have also gone to Kyoto for university."

    Aunt Lin closed the door, her hand blocking the entrance in a way that it didn¡¯t look obvious she was not letting in Lu Qingyi.

    It implied clearly that with everyone not at home, what was she doing here?

    Yao Meishu was sitting on the living room couch at this moment, putting on a face mask, and watching a Korean drama.

    Of course, Aunt Lin wouldn¡¯t tell Lu Qingyi about it.

    "This is my home. Although I don¡¯t particularly care for it, it¡¯s still my home. Aunt Lin, what do you mean?"

    There was a cold smirk at the corner of Lu Qingyi¡¯s mouth, she looked at Aunt Lin with ice-cold eyes.

    Aunt Lin was so frightened by Lu Qingyi¡¯s gaze that she unconsciously shivered.

 Chapter 227: Yao Meishuâ€™s Hair_1

    Chapter 227: Yao Meishu¡¯s Hair_1"Move aside."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s eyes were slightly cold, her gaze on Aunt Lin becoming icier.

    Aunt Lin stood still, too afraid to move. She feared that if Lu Qingyi went in, something like last time might happen again.

    "Will you move aside yourself or shall I make you?"

    Lu Qingyi crossed her arms, her icy gaze fixed on Aunt Lin.

    Refuse to budge?

    She had a thousand ways to get inside.

    "Miss, please don¡¯t be rash."

    Aunt Lin hurriedly opened the door, her voice slightly tense.

    Having witnessed Lu Qingyi¡¯s impulsive behavior, she was genuinely afraid of what she might do next.

    Lu Qingyi walked straight into the Lu mansion without even giving Aunt Lin a glance.

    Aunt Lin followed quietly behind Lu Qingyi, not daring to say a word.

    She was truly afraid.

    The television was still on in the living room. Yao Meishu was sitting with her legs crossed, with a facial mask on, leisurely watching a television drama. She seemed quite content.

    Lu Qingyi glanced back at Aunt Lin. Was this what they meant by not being at home?

    No one in this house seemed to welcome her, not even a maid.

    Interesting.

    Aunt Lin instinctively shrank her neck, not daring to utter a word.

    Lu Qingyi stood in front of Yao Meishu quietly without a word.

    "Why are you back?"

    Yao Meishu removed her facial mask and stared at Lu Qingyi in surprise.

    After the college entrance exam, Lu Qingyi disappeared without a trace. They hadn¡¯t seen her since, so it was a surprise that she was back.

    "Do you know Gu Yansi?"

    Lu Qingyi looked at Yao Meishu, her eyes revealing a sense of superiority.

    "No."

    Yao Meishu met Lu Qingyi¡¯s gaze and quickly denied it.

    Indeed, she didn¡¯t know any Gu Yansi.

    "What about Lu Yao?" Lu Qingyi inquired.

    She looked around. Lu Yao didn¡¯t seem to be home.

    She just couldn¡¯t call him "Father."

    "He¡¯s your father."

    Yao Meishu emphasized again, quite displeased with Lu Qingyi¡¯s way of naming directly.

    Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t respond; she just went upstairs.

    Yao Meishu stared blankly, unable to understand Lu Qingyi¡¯s actions.

    Lu Qingyi took a turn, opened the door to Lu Yao and Yao Meishu¡¯s room, and walked inside. She picked up the collected, long hair from the bed, and stuffed it into her pocket.

    She collected Yao Meishu¡¯s hair. Now, she just needed Lu Yao¡¯s. Gathering Jiahao¡¯s should be easy, and getting Jiayue¡¯s wouldn¡¯t be too difficult either.

    Getting Lu Yao¡¯s might not be so easy, though.

    "Lu Qingyi, what are you doing?"

    Yao Meishu tossed her facial mask into the trash can, went upstairs because of confusion, and saw Lu Qingyi in her bedroom.

    She barged in, her gaze a mixture of fury and indignation.

    "Nothing."

    Lu Qingyi put her hand into her pocket, seeming indifferent.

    "If it¡¯s nothing, then why did you come to my room? You disappeared for so long and the moment you return, you march straight into my room. Can you please tell me what you intend?"

    Yao Meishu closed the door forcefully and pointed at Lu Qingyi as she spoke.

    She called Lu Qingyi several times but without success, she knew she must have been blocked.

    What did Lu Qingyi mean?

    After disappearing for such a long time, she just walked right into her room upon her return.

    "Nothing."

    Lu Qingyi walked past Yao Meishu, opened the door, and attempted to leave.

    Just when Yao Meishu tried to reach out to catch Lu Qingyi, she avoided her, opened the door and went out with ease.

    Yao Meishu was left standing there, dumbfounded.

    "Do you really only have three children?"

    Lu Qingyi suddenly stopped in her tracks. Her voice was quite cold, and she didn¡¯t look back.

    "What do you mean?"

    Yao Meishu¡¯s heart skipped a beat, and she looked at Lu Qingyi apprehensively.

    What did Lu Qingyi mean?

    Why would Lu Qingyi ask such a question?

    "Just what I said."

    Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t want to play riddles with Yao Meishu; she just wanted to confirm whether Yao Meishu only gave birth to three kids back then.

    That¡¯s it.

    "Only three."

    Yao Meishu looked at Lu Qingyi¡¯s retreating figure, her voice was firm, without a hint of panic.

    She indeed only gave birth to three children, it was a fact. She had no reason to panic.

    "I see." S§×ar?h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    After leaving this sentence, Lu Qingyi went downstairs and left the villa.

    Yao Meishu stood there, stunned, watching Lu Qingyi¡¯s figure disappear from her sight, feeling as if a heavy stone was pressing on her heart.

    It made her suffocate.

    She always thought that Lu Qingyi seemed to know something. This thought always gave her a sense of panic.

    She was too scared.

    "Madam, did the Miss do anything to you?"

    Aunt Lin didn¡¯t come up until Lu Qingyi had disappeared, she looked flustered and asked Yao Meishu.

    "Why didn¡¯t you alert me?"

    Yao Meishu¡¯s expression turned cold as she looked at Aunt Lin, her chin raised.

    Lu Qingyi was back, and Aunt Lin didn¡¯t bother to inform her. She was quite angry about this.

    "I...I dare not..."

    Aunt Lin dropped her head and didn¡¯t dare to look at Yao Meishu. She was terrified.

    ¡ª¡ª

    Lu Qingyi looked at the high-rise building in front of her, indifferent. The four big words "Lu Group" hung conspicuously on the building.

    She felt no emotion.

    This was probably her first time at the Lu Group in all these years. She never came before.

    She picked up her phone and directly dialed Lu Yao. Once he answered, she simply stated, "I am downstairs at Lu Group, come down."

    And then she hung up.

    She knew Lu Yao would come down.

    As expected, after five minutes, Lu Yao appeared at the entrance of the Lu Group building, dressed in a suit.

    "Qingyi, why didn¡¯t you tell your dad when you left? I was really worried about you."

    Lu Yao hurried over to Lu Qingyi, his expression anxious, his tone mixed with concern.

    Lu Qingyi looked at Lu Yao with cold, unfeeling eyes.

    "Have you ever cared for me?"

    Lu Qingyi asked. If Lu Yao truly cared for her, she would not have grown up with her grandmother.

    "I have, I can give you anything you want."

    Lu Yao wanted to reach out to touch Lu Qingyi, but her words stopped him.

    Yes, had he ever cared for Lu Qingyi?

    He hadn¡¯t even given Lu Qingyi the most basic fatherly love.

    "Anything?"

    Lu Qingyi raised an eyebrow, her gaze settling on Lu Yao¡¯s hair.

    Truly anything?

 Chapter 228 Lu Yaoâ€™s Hair_1

    Chapter 228: 228 Lu Yao¡¯s Hair_1"Really."

    Lu Yao nodded his head and confirmed.

    "Alright, give me a strand of your hair then."

    Lu Qingyi stretched out her hand towards Lu Yao, her expression was calm, she seemed to be joking but not quite.

    Hair?

    Lu Yao was a bit bewildered, not understanding what Lu Qingyi was trying to do.

    Why would she want his hair?

    "What use would you have for it?"

    Lu Yao asked, looking at Lu Qingyi with a full load of confusion reflected in his eyes.

    "Are you unwilling to give?"

    Lu Qingyi gave Lu Yao a cold glance, a hint of a cold smirk appeared on her lips.

    She did not explain why she wanted Lu Yao¡¯s hair, she merely expressed her want.

    "Here, you can have as many as you want."

    Without giving it any extra thought, Lu Yao yanked a strand of hair from his head for Lu Qingyi. Although he had no idea what she wanted it for, it was just a strand of hair after all, he could afford it.

    "Does Yao Meishu really only have three children?"

    After storing the strand of Lu Yao¡¯s hair properly, Lu Qingyi raised her eyes to Lu Yao and asked.

    "She¡¯s your mother, your mother only has you, Jiayue and Jiahao. What are you asking this for?"

    Lu Yao clenched his fists tightly, looking at Lu Qingyi with guilt in his eyes.

    They had become so estranged; Lu Qingyi was even unwilling to address them as ¡¯mom¡¯ and ¡¯dad¡¯, addressing them by name instead.

    He... truly regretted mistreating Lu Qingyi.

    "Grandma has passed away."

    Unfazed, Lu Qingyi spoke coldly.

    What she implied was that their relationship had ceased to exist ever since her grandmother passed away.

    She did not have a father nor mother, she was raised by her grandmother.

    When grandma was still alive, she¡¯d be polite towards Lu Yao and Yao Meishu.

    It was only because she did not want to upset grandma.

    Now that grandma was no longer around, she did not have to be polite towards Lu Yao and Yao Meishu.

    "I suppose it¡¯s too late to make it up to you now..."

    Lu Yao let out a long sigh; tears welled up in his eyes.

    It was indeed too late, from the moment Lu Qingyi started to act indifferent towards them, it was already too late.

    He was overcome with regret now, regret for listening to Yao Meishu back then and handing Lu Qingyi over to his mother-in-law to raise.

    Having little Qingyi in his arms brought him sheer joy, it was a warm and pleasant feeling.

    Faced with Yao Meishu¡¯s crying, he reluctantly decided to send Qingyi to an orphanage. If his mother-in-law hadn¡¯t offered to raise Qingyi, he would not have been able to witness Qingyi growing up.

    "I¡¯m leaving."

    Without answering Lu Yao¡¯s words, Lu Qingyi turned and left without hesitation.

    Atonement?

    She didn¡¯t need it.

    Lu Yao watched Lu Qingyi¡¯s retreating figure, his hand fell to his side, reflecting despair and loneliness in his eyes.

    It suddenly began to rain. Lu Qingyi reached out her hand to feel the raindrops, she looked up at the sky with calmness in her eyes.

    Jin City now held nothing she was sentimentally attached to, hence she could walk away without any burdens.

    Indifferent, thus free of attachment. Without attachment, there¡¯d be no emotions involved.

    ---

    Kyoto.

    Lu Qingyi travelled overnight to get back, she felt that there was no need for her to spend the night in Jin City.

    She did not inform Xu Boyan. As soon as she got off the plane, she immediately hailed a car to Hadrick, she wanted to find Lu Jiahao.

    "Miss, you look familiar."

    The ride was booked by Lu Qingyi online. The driver took a glimpse of Lu Qingyi through the rearview mirror from the back seat and broke the silence.

    Lu Qingyi was wearing a mask, revealing only her clear eyes. The driver caught a glimpse of her eyes that somehow gave him a sense of d¨¦j¨¤ vu.

    Lu Qingyi glanced at the driver in the mirror. Her expression was dismissive, she didn¡¯t say a word.

    "You¡¯re going to Hadrick, right?"

    The driver looked at the route on the phone screen and asked.

    Hadrick.

    The driver was so surprised that he turned his head back to look at Lu Qingyi, his face displaying utter astonishment.

    "My name is Sun Haichen, do you still remember me?"

    Glancing at Lu Qingyi through the rear-view mirror, the driver, Sun Haichen, asked tentatively.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s face was particularly indifferent, without much change in emotion, "Hmm."

    "You¡¯re returning to Hadrick to lecture, Professor Lu?"

    Sun Haichen inquired.

    He was once a student of Lu Qingyi, and he particularly enjoyed attending her lectures. Her eyes were what left the deepest impression on him.

    No one had seen Professor Lu around the school for a long time. Everyone in Hadrick knew this. He never thought he¡¯d encounter Lu Qingyi today.

    Lu Qingyi: "No."

    Sun Haichen: "..."

    What did she mean by ¡¯no¡¯?

    "A ride-hailing driver?" sea??h th§× n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Lu Qingyi slowly closed her eyes, carelessly inquiring.

    She remembered all of her students¡¯ names clearly but couldn¡¯t quite match them up to faces anymore.

    "No, no, I only do this part-time. I happened to be heading to Hadrick myself, so I accepted your booking."

    Sun Haichen awkwardly chuckled as he explained. He was indeed working part-time, only taking up the job out of sheer boredom.

    If he was really a full-time ride-hailing driver, he would feel embarrassed. As one of Professor Lu¡¯s students, he felt incapable.

    "Oh."

    Lu Qingyi, resting back in her seat, closed her eyes. Her demeanor was utterly indifferent.

    "I work at the Xu Corporation."

    Sun Haichen voluntarily mentioned his workstation, although Lu Qingyi hadn¡¯t asked.

    "Hmm. Keep up the good work."

    Lu Qingyi opened her eyes to speak, displaying no emotions.

    She knew that the Xu Corporation belonged to Xu Boyan.

    "Alright, alright. I will." Sun Haichen quickly nodded, "By the way, Professor Lu, what are you going to Hadrick for?"

    Sun Haichen was curious. It was clear that Lu Qingyi had denied any intention of returning to Hadrick to continue her professorship.

    "To find someone."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s expression was particularly bland.

    Sun Haichen: "..."

    He knew, beside picking up her teaching position, the only logical explanation for going to Hadrick would be to find someone.

    What he meant was, whom was Lu Qingyi there to find? Considering the number of people she knew at Hadrick, it could really be anyone.

    Among all the professors at Hadrick that he knew of, Lu Qingyi was the bravest. She dared to confront the president, and he could only respond with a smile.

    "Professor Lu, we¡¯re here, there¡¯s no need to pay."

    Upon arriving at Hadrick¡¯s entrance, Sun Haichen stopped the car. He immediately canceled the order on his phone and said to Lu Qingyi.

    He didn¡¯t dare to accept Professor Lu¡¯s money. Still, he was once her student, taking money from a teacher didn¡¯t seem quite right.

    "How much is it?"

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s fingers tapped on the keyboard, she slowly asked.

    Sun Haichen: "...No need, I¡¯m your student."

    Sun Haichen got out of the vehicle and held the car door open for Lu Qingyi. He displayed a reverent attitude, his hand resting on top of the door, gesturing for Lu Qingyi to exit.

 Chapter 229 Lun Boyan: You are the boss_1

    Chapter 229: 229 Lun Boyan: You are the boss_1"Alright."

    Lu Qingyi stuffed her phone into her pocket, stooped down, and walked out.

    She didn¡¯t say much more.

    "Professor Lu, take care."

    Sun Haichen addressed her respectfully.

    "Aren¡¯t you leaving?" Lu Qingyi pulled up her mask, lightly arching an eyebrow at him.

    "Ah, I¡¯m waiting for my girlfriend. She¡¯ll be out in a bit."

    Sun Haichen waved at Lu Qingyi dismissively and scratched the back of his head in embarrassment.

    "Um."

    Lu Qingyi nodded and walked into the Hadrick Building.

    A girl with long, black hair and a pointed face passed Lu Qingyi and cast her a vicious glare, her eyes filled with displeasure.

    Lu Qingyi naturally didn¡¯t pay attention to such trivialities.

    "Haichen, what was that all about just now?"

    The girl walked up to Sun Haichen, her tone sour, her eyes puffed up as she looked at him.

    She had indeed seen the girl with the mask and beautiful eyes emerge from Sun Haichen¡¯s car, to whom Sun Haichen acted incredibly respectful.

    He even opened the car door for her with careful intention, holding the upper part of the door as if he was afraid she would bump her head.

    Sun Haichen had never treated her that well or that carefully before.

    "An elder." Sun Haichen swallowed the words he had been about to say, offering this instead.

    The reason why so many people didn¡¯t know what Lu Qingyi looked like was primarily because Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t like showing her face, and Hadrick¡¯s students wouldn¡¯t casually share such information.

    Because, Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t like it.

    So they always kept it to themselves.

    "Can¡¯t you come up with a better excuse?"

    Jia Yixuan looked at Sun Haichen, her brow slightly furrowed.

    An elder?

    She didn¡¯t believe for one second that someone so young could be an elder. Did Sun Haichen not even want to make an effort to deceive her?

    "Okay, I have been busy recently and neglected you a bit, but she really is an elder."

    Sun Haichen stretched out his hand and put it on Jia Yixuan¡¯s shoulder while speaking softly.

    He had been busy with a project recently, neglecting Jia Yixuan slightly. He hadn¡¯t expected Jia Yixuan to think so much about it.

    "Sun Haichen, are you insulting my intelligence? I got into Hadrick too!"

    Jia Yixuan was huffing. She looked at Sun Haichen, disbelief written all over her face.

    She had known him for a long time and had no idea that he had such a young elder in his family.

    "Yixuan, I truly am not lying. I¡¯ll explain it to you later."

    Sun Haichen sounded rather helpless. He couldn¡¯t possibly explain Lu Qingyi¡¯s identity.

    "Later? Come find me when you figure things out."

    Jia Yixuan shrugged off Sun Haichen¡¯s hand and turned to rush into the school.

    Seeing a girl come out from Sun Haichen¡¯s car, Jia Yixuan¡¯s heart fluttered with panic, joining her fear over Sun Haichen¡¯s recent indifference towards her.

    She really liked Sun Haichen, but she was no lapdog. If Sun Haichen was truly fed up with her, she wanted to be the first to leave.

    She wanted to leave with dignity, not beg pitifully.

    So, she chose to turn her back and leave this time, regardless of whether it was a misunderstanding or not.

    Sun Haichen chased after her, "Yixuan..."

    "I need some time alone to calm down, could you please leave first?"

    Jia Yixuan avoided Sun Haichen¡¯s hand and said as she looked at him.

    She wanted some time to cool off, to be alone for a while.

    Sun Haichen: "Yixuan..."

    "If you can¡¯t give me that time, then we might as well end things here."

    Jia Yixuan¡¯s expression was calm, and her words were equally composed.

    Born into a single-parent family, she didn¡¯t want to end up like her mother, who used to be the submissive one.

    Love was indeed a poisonous drink, the more you consumed, the deeper you sunk. What she hoped for was that Sun Haichen still loved her, rather than staying with her because it had been too long and he didn¡¯t want to break up.

    "I¡¯ll come find you in three days."

    Sun Haichen took a few steps back and spoke slowly.

    ¡ª¡ª

    "Okay, you¡¯re the boss."

    Lun Boyan opened the door to his office to find Lu Qingyi sitting there, her legs propped up on the chair.

    He clutched his forehead, a look of helplessness spreading across his face.

    Even with his office door locked, Lu Qingyi still managed to stroll in easily, rendering the key practically useless in her presence.

    "I may have uncovered a secret."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s index finger lightly tapped the table, she looked at Lun Boyan and started speaking slowly.

    Gu Yansi¡¯s resemblance to her couldn¡¯t possibly be a coincidence.

    The similarities were too striking. This kind of coincidence in biology was extremely rare.

    "What?"

    Lun Boyan pulled out a chair and sat down.

    "Have you ever known my grandmother to have any kids other than my mother?"

    Lu Qingyi asked. If Gu Yansi wasn¡¯t Yao Meishu¡¯s child, then he must at least be the child of someone related to Yao Meishu, right?

    "Probably not. I didn¡¯t have much interaction with your grandmother, only becoming close with her when she began raising you."

    Lun Boyan¡¯s tone was uncertain. Lu Qingyi¡¯s grandmother had specifically asked him to share his knowledge with Lu Qingyi; that¡¯s how their relationship became closer.

    As for their children, he really wasn¡¯t sure.

    "The more I look at Gu Yansi, the more he reminds me of Lu Jiahao."

    Lu Qingyi was holding a pen in her hand, lazily casting a glance in Lun Boyan¡¯s direction as she spoke.

    So, she wanted to get samples for a DNA test personally.

    "So what do you intend to do?"

    Lun Boyan asked.

    "Run a DNA test, with my own hands."

    Lu Qingyi propped her legs up on the table, her expression nonchalant.

    She couldn¡¯t completely trust anyone else to do the test, only if she did it herself would she consider it reliable.

    Lun Boyan: "Have you obtained the samples yet?"

    Lu Qingyi: "I can handle that."

    "What kind of result are you hoping for?"

    Lun Boyan looked at Lu Qingyi, slowly opening his mouth to speak.

    If Gu Yansi was indeed related to them, he would much prefer it if Lu Qingyi was not Yao Meishu¡¯s biological child.

    Yao Meishu wasn¡¯t deserving of being Lu Qingyi¡¯s mother.

    "Doesn¡¯t matter."

    Lu Qingyi emanated a sense of unconcern.

    The result wasn¡¯t important to her, she was just curious about Gu Yansi¡¯s identity.

    There was a knock at the office door, causing Lun Boyan to slightly furrow his brow as he looked at Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi, appearing unbothered, gave a slight nod.

    "... Come in."

    She was supposed to be hiding her identity, and now here she was, flaunting herself. Lun Boyan found himself at a loss for words. S§×arch* The N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "Dean, I... "

    Jia Yixuan walked in with a stack of papers; the words in her mouth stopped abruptly when she saw Lu Qingyi.

    Why was there a girl in the Dean¡¯s office? And what¡¯s with that relaxed pose she was sitting in?

 Chapter 230 doesnâ€™t take the principal seriously_1

    Chapter 230: 230 doesn¡¯t take the principal seriously_1No one had heard of the principal having a daughter or granddaughter or anything of the sort.

    Jia Yixuan was stunned the instant she saw Lu Qingyi¡¯s eyes.

    She found those eyes eerily familiar, identical to those of the masked girl who had previously gotten out of Sun Haichen¡¯s car.

    Those eyes, Jia Yixuan was sure she hadn¡¯t misunderstood. The girl sitting in the principal¡¯s office was the same one that had gotten out of Sun Haichen¡¯s car.

    They were the same person.

    The girl was also exceedingly beautiful, she didn¡¯t even have words to describe it, and there was a cool, aloof vibe about her from head to toe.

    Her beauty was natural and untainted, a clear purity without abnormal charms.

    Jia Yixuan suddenly recalled this classical Chinese poem.

    "Why did she stop?"

    Lun Boyan frowned at Jia Yixuan, then turned back to look at Lu Qingyi.

    "Ah, Principal, about this... what do you think?"

    Jia Yixuan was an event planner, and recently she had been working on a party for Hardrick. She was mainly responsible for the arrangements.

    She had come to report her work to the principal.

    "What do you think?"

    Lun Boyan didn¡¯t express his opinion, he turned his head to look at Lu Qingyi.

    Jia Yixuan: "..."

    "What kind of party?"

    Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t immediately pass her judgment, she simply asked a question.

    Lun Boyan: "Mid-Autumn Festival."

    "The music shouldn¡¯t be too upbeat. You can start with a sad tone and end with a happy one."

    Lu Qingyi lazily lifted her eyelids, looking at Jia Yixuan as she spoke.

    "Would that be okay?"

    Jia Yixuan didn¡¯t know Lu Qingyi, so she looked at Lun Boyan.

    Lun Boyan nodded and said: "Make the changes accordingly."

    Jia Yixuan: "..."

    She curiously looked at Lu Qingyi, wondering who that girl really was. Lun Boyan seemed to be very respectful towards her.

    "I¡¯m leaving."

    Lu Qingyi stood up, taking a mask from one side and putting it on.

    Watching Lu Qingyi who had already put on her mask, Jia Yixuan was a bit surprised. It really was as she had thought.

    Lun Boyan asked: "Will you come back to sing the opening song for the party?"

    Normally at parties, he would coax and wheedle Lu Qingyi into singing the opening song, the atmosphere was always especially good. Lu Qingyi¡¯s singing was very good. S~ea??h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "Do I look very bored to you?"

    Lu Qingyi tilted her head to look at Lun Boyan, her words were specifically cold.

    Lun Boyan: "..."

    Alright then, Lu Qingyi is a very busy person.

    Jia Yixuan: "..."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s attitude, she found it particularly baffling.

    "Don¡¯t bother me if it¡¯s not important, and don¡¯t bother me even if it is."

    Lu Qingyi coldly tossed out a sentence and walked out the door without any hesitation.

    Lun Boyan: "..."

    Well, Lu Qingyi is indeed Lu Qingyi.

    Jia Yixuan: "..."

    Did she hear wrongly?

    "Go ahead and make the changes. It¡¯s generally like this."

    Lun Boyan rubbed his temples, waving towards Jia Yixuan.

    "Principal, may I ask who that girl just now is?"

    Jia Yixuan bit her lip as she asked Lun Boyan.

    "She¡¯s a girl who has no respect for her elders. If you run into her in the future, remember to walk around her."

    Lun Boyan curtly remarked. It wasn¡¯t that he wanted to badmouth Lu Qingyi, but that she didn¡¯t respect him, the old man, in front of students, which made him begrudge her somewhat.

    Jia Yixuan: "..."

    She stared at the principal for a moment before leaving the room.

    All the while, she was puzzling over who the girl could be. The principal was even courteous to her.

    Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t go far, she was leaning against a column of a pavilion not far from the principal¡¯s office, nonchalantly playing with her phone.

    She seemed entirely casual.

    Jia Yixuan¡¯s gaze shifted to Lu Qingyi, she just stood there looking at Lu Qingyi, lightly biting her lip.

    In no time, a boy in a basketball uniform with a basketball tucked under his arm ran towards Lu Qingyi.

    Sweat was dripping from his hair.

    Jia Yixuan recognized the boy almost immediately. His name was Lu Jiahao, one of the most popular freshmen of the year.

    She was a sophomore, one year older than Lu Jiahao, but she had heard rumors about him. Some of her friends had even talked about pursuing Lu Jiahao, sparking the idea of an elder sister-younger brother romance.

    What was their relationship?

    A question popped into Jia Yixuan¡¯s mind.

    "Why such a hurry, you¡¯re covered in sweat."

    Lu Qingyi looked at Lu Jiahao, mild displeasure crinkling her brow as she took a tissue from her pocket, reaching up on her toes to wipe Lu Jiahao¡¯s sweat.

    Her younger brother who once only reached her shoulder, now towered over her by quite a bit.

    "Sis, let me do it."

    Lu Jiahao reached out to take the tissue from Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand, but she evaded him easily.

    "What¡¯s wrong? Fed up with your sister?"

    Lu Qingyi laughed lightly, hooking her lip as she looked at Lu Jiahao.

    "No, I like sister the most."

    Lu Jiahao shook his head, speaking solemnly.

    The instant Lu Qingyi began to help him wipe his sweat, the face of Xu Boyan appeared in his mind.

    If Xu Boyan were present at that moment, he would probably be murderous.

    His interactions with Xu Boyan weren¡¯t extensive, and Xu Boyan was especially tolerant with him. Still, he felt uncomfortable against Xu Boyan¡¯s gaze for some reason.

    "All tuckered out, are you?"

    Lu Qingyi again reached up to wipe sweat off Lu Jiahao. Her eyes carried a hint of laughter, her lips curving into a joyful smile beneath her mask.

    "Sis, did you need me for something?"

    Lu Jiahao curiously asked Lu Qingyi. Receiving Lu Qingyi¡¯s message, he immediately left his playmates on the court and ran over.

    In his mind, basketball wasn¡¯t as important as Lu Qingyi.

    "I want one strand of your hair."

    Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t beat around the bush and said it outright.

    Lu Jiahao: "..."

    He was completely dazed, looking towards Lu Qingyi in confusion.

    "Give it to me."

    Lu Qingyi extended her hand, looking at Lu Jiahao with upturned eyes.

    "Oh, alright."

    Lu Jiahao plucked a strand of hair off his head without hesitation, putting it into Lu Qingyi¡¯s palm.

    No matter what Lu Qingyi needed, he would give.

    "Did you use the card that your brother-in-law gave you?"

    Lu Qingyi tucked the hair away and asked slowly.

    " No, I still have my own money."

    Lu Jiahao shook his head. He had accepted Xu Boyan¡¯s card, but he didn¡¯t plan to use it.

    "Go buy some new clothes for yourself. Boys should also pay attention to their appearances."

    Lu Qingyi looked Lu Jiahao up and down while saying this.

    "Mm-hmm, alright sis, I know."

    Lu Jiahao nodded obediently.

    "You¡¯ve gone skinny. Come over to my place this weekend for dinner."

    Lu Qingyi looked at Lu Jiahao as she spoke. Maybe it¡¯s due to the university life, she thought that Lu Jiahao had lost a lot of weight.

    "Sis..."

    Lu Jiahao bit his lower lip, feeling moved.

 Chapter 231 Lu Qingyi: I have a boyfriend_1

    Chapter 231: 231 Lu Qingyi: I have a boyfriend_1"Alright, I¡¯ve got things to take care of, I¡¯ll leave first, you go play ball."

    Lu Qingyi raised herself onto her tiptoes, gently messed up Lu Jiahao¡¯s hair, and uttered softly.

    "Hmm, okay."

    Lu Jiahao nodded his head and left first.

    He didn¡¯t ask why Lu Qingyi needed his hair. He knew that Lu Qingyi wouldn¡¯t harm him, so nothing else matters.

    Jia Yixuan didn¡¯t hear the conversation between Lu Qingyi and Lu Jiahao, she only saw their interaction.

    They seemed very close.

    Lu Qingyi went to wipe off Lu Jiahao¡¯s sweat, Lu Jiahao seemed reluctant at first, but after Lu Qingyi spoke, he agreed.

    That was how Jia Yixuan interpreted it.

    Jia Yixuan stood unmoving, biting her lip, her gaze locked on Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi noticed the intense stare, she slowly turned her gaze towards Jia Yixuan, a faint smile appeared on her lips, her eyes cold.

    She put her phone in her pocket, both hands shoved into the pockets of her pants, she took long strides leisurely toward Jia Yixuan.

    She gave off an air of nonchalance.

    "Interesting to watch?"

    Lu Qingyi stood a metre away from Jia Yixuan, casually leaning against a tree, looking somewhat lazy.

    "I..."

    Jia Yixuan stepped back, she uttered one word and couldn¡¯t continue.

    No matter what, it was not polite to secretly watch others talk.

    "Figure anything out?"

    Lu Qingyi chuckled lightly.

    "I... What is your relationship with Sun Haichen?"

    Jia Yixuan reflexively blurted out, she looked at Lu Qingyi, her eyes evasive.

    As soon as she met Lu Qingyi¡¯s gaze, she couldn¡¯t shake the feeling of guilt.

    "Sun Haichen?" Lu Qingyi raised her eyebrows lightly, "Are you his girlfriend?"

    She looked at Jia Yixuan with interest, a faint smile in her eyes.

    "Ah, yes, I am." Jia Yixuan bit her lower lip.

    "He..."

    Just as Lu Qingyi was about to say something, a ringtone from her phone interrupted her.

    The ringtone was Piano Music in June, Lu Qingyi took out her phone from her pocket, seeing the caller ID, a smile filled her eyes.

    "Kid, coming home for dinner tonight?"

    Before Lu Qingyi could speak, Xu Boyan on the other end of the phone was the first to speak.

    He knew Lu Qingyi had returned to Kyoto.

    "Sure, come pick me up, I¡¯m at Hardrick."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s voice softened, somewhat cheerful, a smile filled her eyes.

    Jia Yixuan was dumbstruck, just looking at her eyes, she knew Lu Qingyi must be incredibly beautiful when she smiles. This was a woman¡¯s intuition.

    "Waiting for you."

    Having finished what she had to say, Lu Qingyi hung up.

    Her demeanor returned to its previous indifference, the transition was exceptionally quick.

    Jia Yixuan was in a daze.

    "If you¡¯re free, go revise the plan."

    Lu Qingyi put her phone back into her pocket and spoke coldly.

    Jia Yixuan: "..."

    Didn¡¯t Lu Qingyi just want to say something?

    "Sun Haichen says you are his elder."

    Jia Yixuan looked at Lu Qingyi, took a deep breath, and asked her this question.

    "Probably."

    An elder?

    If teachers counted as elders, then indeed she was one.

    However, age-wise, she was a few years younger than Sun Haichen.

    She was younger than all the students she had taught.

    "He¡¯s a good person."

    Lu Qingyi lazily raised her eyelids, looked at Jia Yixuan and said.

    Having taught Sun Haichen for four years, she understood the kind of person he was. Sun Haichen was genuinely a good person, worthy of trust.

    Jia Yixuan: "..."

    So what was Lu Qingyi implying now?

    "I have a boyfriend."

    Lu Qingyi suddenly mentioned, and then turned to walk towards the school gate.

    Xu Boyan should be arriving soon.

    A boyfriend?

    Jia Yixuan looked at Lu Qingyi¡¯s retreating figure, gently biting her lip.

    So, is her boyfriend Lu Jiahao? She just saw Lu Qingyi and Lu Jiahao being quite close.

    Lu Jiahao never accepted anything from the girls in school, so it must be him, right?

    ¡ª¡ª

    "Kid, why the long face?"

    Xu Boyan personally got off the car to open the door for Lu Qingyi, he looked at her and said.

    He noticed the slightest change in Lu Qingyi¡¯s mood.

    "Nothing."

    Lu Qingyi took off her mask, she answered lazily.

    She wasn¡¯t upset, just a bit annoyed.

    "Did you go back to Jin City to see your grandmother?"

    Xu Boyan helped Lu Qingyi fasten her seatbelt, leaned in, and kissed her cheek.

    For Lu Qingyi, the only reason for her to return to Jin City was to see her grandmother, nothing else mattered.

    "No, I went to collect hair samples from Lu Yao and Yao Meishu."

    Lu Qingyi shook her head slowly, she didn¡¯t keep any secrets from Xu Boyan.

    There¡¯s no need for that.

    "Did you find something?" Xu Boyan asked.

    "I¡¯ve always felt that Gu Yansi and Yao Meishu have a connection."

    Lu Qingyi closed her eyes gently, once she had a suspicion, she felt compelled to find the answer.

    Even if the answer in the end couldn¡¯t change anything, she still wanted to validate.

    "Have you ever suspected that Gu Yansi could be the child conceived without sperm?"

    Xu Boyan voiced his doubt, he turned to look at the girl, his voice tender.

    Both Mr. Gu and Aunt Wen knew about this, and Aunt Wen¡¯s sister had already passed away, their children, Gu Yansi, had no resemblance to them at all.

    That says a lot.

    Gu Yansi might be the child of Aunt Wen¡¯s sister, the so-called child conceived without sperm.

    This absurd notion of conceiving without sperm, they didn¡¯t know if it truly existed, but Xu Boyan was certain that Gu Yansi couldn¡¯t have been the offspring of Mr. Gu and Aunt Wen.

    Lu Qingyi nodded and said: "I thought of that."

    "But I prefer to believe that Gu Yansi has a connection with Lu Yao and Yao Meishu because a lot of Gu Yansi¡¯s features are very similar to Lu Yao¡¯s. Xu Boyan, I can¡¯t believe that there are that many coincidences in this world."

    Lu Qingyi suddenly changed her tone, she turned her head to look at Xu Boyan, her voice light.

    Her suspicion led her to seek proof.

    "Have you collected everything? The hair samples."

    Xu Boyan turned to look at Lu Qingyi, he inquired calmly.

    Lu Qingyi: "I¡¯m still missing Lu Jiayue¡¯s."

    "Do you need my help?"

    Xu Boyan asked. Kyoto Hospital was the largest hospital in Kyoto and it was under him.

    "No, I can handle it."

    Lu Qingyi shook her head and said. She had decided to handle this matter on her own.

    It wasn¡¯t that she didn¡¯t trust Xu Boyan, but she felt that doing it herself would be faster. Besides, she was a doctor herself. S§×arch* The novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "Okay, that¡¯s fine, you can always ask me for help."

    Xu Boyan nodded and said. He wouldn¡¯t interfere much in Lu Qingyi¡¯s matters but also wouldn¡¯t stand by without offering any help.

 Chapter 232 to meet Lu Jiayue_1

    Chapter 232: 232 to meet Lu Jiayue_1The next day, Lu Qingyi arrived at Beijing University early in the morning.

    "Sister, do you... have something to do?"

    Lu Jiayue walked out wearing flip-flops, she was biting her lip lightly and looking at Lu Qingyi to ask.

    She had received a text from Lu Qingyi early in the morning and was stunned when she saw the message.

    Because in the past, Lu Qingyi never sent her text messages or called her, and Lu Qingyi had even blocked all her contact information.

    In order to maintain her image as a good little sister, she came out wearing her slippers.

    The reason was simply that her roommate had seen the text message Lu Qingyi sent her.

    "Hmm."

    Lu Qingyi scrutinized Lu Jiayue¡¯s current appearance and chuckled coldly.

    Her hair was somewhat disheveled, looking like she had just woken up. Her clothes seemed randomly thrown on, and she wasn¡¯t wearing any shoes either.

    "Sister, do you have something urgent to talk to me about?"

    Lu Jiayue looked at Lu Qingyi, her face full of curiosity.

    In her heart, she had cursed Lu Qingyi ten thousand times. If her roommate hadn¡¯t seen it, if she wasn¡¯t trying to preserve her image as the good little sister, she would never have come out.

    Isn¡¯t it pleasing to be comfortably lying in bed?

    "Lu Jiayue, it¡¯s not necessary for people to be so pretentious while living," said Lu Qingyi.

    "Sister, I don¡¯t understand what you¡¯re saying."

    Lu Jiayue acted dazed and confused, gently biting her lip, as if she really didn¡¯t understand Lu Qingyi¡¯s meaning at all.

    "If you were not Lu Jiayue, you wouldn¡¯t be able to study at Beijing University with such peace of mind."

    Lu Qingyi laughed coldly, her words filled with mockery.

    She would deal with Lu Jiayue, she wouldn¡¯t give her face, but she wouldn¡¯t let Lu Jiayue completely disappear from her sight as well.

    Lu Jiayue, after all, is of the same blood as her.

    Lu Jiayue¡¯s heart thudded. She looked up at Lu Qingyi but said nothing.

    She didn¡¯t quite understand what Lu Qingyi meant.

    Lu Qingyi raised an eyebrow and asked, "You know Lin Yiran, right?"

    "I know."

    Lu Jiayue gently nodded. She didn¡¯t quite understand what Lu Qingyi wanted to express.

    Lu Qingyi asked again, "Have you seen the news online?"

    Lu Jiayue nodded.

    The news about Lin Yiran and Lin Xiaoni had been hanging on the internet for three whole days, the incident was well-known, and it was only getting hotter.

    They should be ashamed to show their face, especially that girl Lin Xiaoni.

    "I was the one who put it up," Lu Qingyi looked at Lu Jiayue, "You wouldn¡¯t want to see yourself as the headline someday, would you?"

    Lu Qingyi looked coldly at Lu Jiayue.

    She just punished Lu Jiayue a little bit by preventing her from going to Hardrick, but it didn¡¯t cause much impact to Lu Jiayue.

    At least no one is pointing at Lu Jiayue and spitting insults, no one is dissecting her life.

    As long as she, Lu Qingyi, wishes, she can expose Lu Jiayue¡¯s affairs at any time. She has a lot of material against her, but she hasn¡¯t done so out of consideration for their blood ties.

    "Sister, how did you manage to do it?"

    Lu Jiayue¡¯s mouth slightly opened in surprise as she looked at Lu Qingyi.

    She didn¡¯t expect that incident to have been orchestrated by Lu Qingyi.

    So, what Lu Qingyi meant just now was that she had dirt on her, but didn¡¯t expose it for the sake of being sisters?

    Lu Qingyi: "Does it have anything to do with you?"

    Lu Jiayue clenched her fists, her fingertips digging into her palm. She slowly summoned a friendly smile on her lips.

    Lu Qingyi stepped forward, Lu Jiayue took a step back. Lu Qingyi gently smirked, she reached out, plucked a strand of Lu Jiayue¡¯s hair without hesitation.

    "Ouch."

    Lu Jiayue looked pitifully at Lu Qingyi. Her right hand touched the spot where her hair had been pulled out, and her expression was of great pain.

    "Don¡¯t mess with my classmates from the 20th class. They are under my protection." sea??h th§× n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Lu Qingyi put Lu Jiayue¡¯s hair in her pocket and spoke slowly.

    Just casually giving Lu Jiayue a heads up.

    "Sister, I am your little sister..."

    Lu Jiayue looked at Lu Qingyi with a pitiful expression, there was defiance in her eyes.

    "For me, they are closer to me than you."

    Lu Qingyi slightly raised her chin and looked coldly at Lu Jiayue.

    At least those classmates from the 20th class wouldn¡¯t act one way in front and another behind her back. They wouldn¡¯t pose like Lu Jiayue.

    They surely wouldn¡¯t be nice to her in front and trip her up behind her back. Their care for her is real, not pretentious.

    "Sister..."

    Lu Jiayue¡¯s eyes welled up with tears. She bit her lower lip pitifully.

    "Don¡¯t play the victim card, it won¡¯t work on me."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s eyes were cold. When she looked at Lu Jiayue there was no warmth.

    "Sister, have you seen Jiahao? I haven¡¯t seen him for a long time, and I don¡¯t know how he is now."

    Lu Jiayue hurriedly put on a smile while she was talking.

    Ever since Jiahao went to Hardrick, the place she most wanted to go, she hadn¡¯t had contact with Lu Jiahao.

    She did resent Lu Jiahao a little. His grades were clearly worse than hers, but he got into Hardrick just because he was an arts student.

    "You are his sister."

    Lu Qingyi smirked. She didn¡¯t answer Lu Jiayue¡¯s question, only slowly spat out a few words.

    The implied meaning was that Lu Jiayue was Lu Jiahao¡¯s sister. Wouldn¡¯t she know about Lu Jiahao¡¯s matters?

    Counting it up, Lu Jiayue should have a better relationship with Lu Jiahao than her. They were born twins and grew up together.

    She¡¯s only nominally a sister.

    "I¡¯ve been busy recently and haven¡¯t had time to see Jiahao."

    Lu Jiayue gently bit her lower lip, and her face was full of regret.

    "Don¡¯t have time to call him either?"

    Lu Qingyi looked at Lu Jiayue with a teasing smile.

    Wow, born from the same parents, but just minutes apart in birth timing, how could their characters be so different?

    "I..."

    Lu Jiayue was silenced by Lu Qingyi. She moved her lips, but didn¡¯t say a word.

    "If you don¡¯t behave like a little sister, at least play the big sister role well."

    Lu Qingyi chuckled coldly, her gaze towards Lu Jiayue colder as ever.

    She thought Lu Jiayue as a sister was doing pretty good. Didn¡¯t expect that Lu Jiayue was nothing more than that.

    Lu Jiayue bit her lip and said nothing.

    She didn¡¯t know what to say. Her heart was constantly cursing Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi gave Lu Jiayue a cold look, then turned and left. She was in a hurry to know the testing result.

    Lu Jiayue stood there biting her lip hard, "Lu Qingyi, I¡¯ll peel off your cold exterior sooner or later."

    She really hated the way Lu Qingyi acted.

 Chapter 233: Protect a person_1

    Chapter 233: Protect a person_1freewe?novel.c?mLu Qingyi hailed a taxi at the gate of Beijing University and headed straight for the Seaview Villa. On her way, she sent a message to Xu Boyan that she had something to do and wouldn¡¯t be home for a few days.

    She seemed to have accepted the small apartment near the medical school as their home.

    Although the apartment was tiny, it was extraordinarily warm. It was just right for her and Xu Boyan to live together.

    "Damn, you¡¯re leaving for two whole days?"

    In the villa, Li Xiyi was sitting with her legs crossed. She had a large bag of chips in her hand and was stuffing snacks into her mouth while watching TV.

    Hearing the door open, Li Xiyi moved her eyes slightly, speaking with a disgruntled tone.

    Well, she had been away for quite a while indeed.

    "I¡¯ve got the hair samples."

    Lu Qingyi took out all the hair she had collected, each sample properly labeled.

    Li Xiyi: "..."

    What the hell?

    Forgive her for not knowing what Lu Qingyi was up to now.

    "Keep an eye on Falcon for me. I¡¯m going to do the DNA test myself."

    Lu Qingyi held all the samples in her hand, and she spoke slowly.

    Li Xiyi nodded and said, "Okay."

    There was a dedicated laboratory in the villa. When Lu Qingyi was too lazy to go to the medical organization, she worked in the villa.

    Lu Qingyi pulled one of her own hair, labeled it, and then started to conduct the experiment.

    --

    Xu Boyan was sitting in his office on the top floor, leaning back in his chair, facing away from the door, looking at everything below him.

    He held his cell phone in his hand. His fingers were clenched, and his expression was somewhat cold.

    "Boss, I failed." S§×arch* The N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    A man dressed in black, wearing a hawk mask, slightly bent over at the front of the door. He lowered his head.

    Black garments along with a hawk mask, represented the symbol of Falcon. Many people could recognize the members of Falcon based on this symbol.

    "If you could find him easily, would he still be anonym?"

    Xu Boyan chuckled, didn¡¯t turn his head, but his voice cold as ice.

    Even Falcon couldn¡¯t find any clues about the anonymous person.

    The man in black lowered his head and didn¡¯t speak, completely enveloped in a gloomy aura.

    "You don¡¯t need to go back."

    Xu Boyan turned around. His face was indifferent, and his words as frigid as ever.

    "I was wrong, boss. I can accept any punishment."

    The man in black knelt down with a thud, clasped his fists, placing them beneath his brow, his tone somewhat panicked.

    "What I meant was, you should stay."

    Xu Boyan tapped his finger on the desk lightly, again and again. His voice was still emotionless.

    The situation in Kyoto seemed about to change. More people were searching for Doctor L and the anonymous person.

    "Boss."

    The man in black suddenly lifted his head, seemingly in disbelief as he looked at Xu Boyan.

    Despite Falcon being a formidable organization, few of its members had been in Kyoto.

    Falcon was an incredibly mysterious organization. Their people were scattered in remote areas, never seen in cities as bustling as Kyoto.

    The reason he came to Kyoto this time was mainly to carry out Xu Boyan¡¯s command - to find the anonymous person.

    Xu Boyan: "Stay and protect someone, Qiu Long."

    Members of Falcon had names, but within Falcon, they only had codenames and no real names.

    "Not willing?"

    Xu Boyan stood up, looked down at the bowing Qiu Long, his tone a bit harsh.

    He hoped that the young one wouldn¡¯t get tangled in all this. He couldn¡¯t possibly keep watch around Lu Qingyi all the time, so he could only have someone else protect her.

    He didn¡¯t want anything to happen to Lu Qingyi.

    "Your subordinate will obey."

    Qiu Long nodded, speaking with particular respect.

    In his subconscious, the person Xu Boyan asked him to protect must be extremely important, someone worthy of protection.

    Qiu Long was half right. The person Xu Boyan wanted him to protect was indeed extremely important, but particularly important to Doctor Xu himself.

    "Xu Yi."

    Xu Boyan called out towards the doorway.

    "Young Master, the clothes are ready."

    Xu Yi pushed the door open, carrying a bag of clothes in his hand, and handed them to Qiu Long.

    "Go change your clothes and take off your mask."

    Xu Boyan nodded, speaking to Qiu Long. He lightly pointed his chin towards the changing room, gesturing for Qiu Long to go inside and change.

    Qiu Long was greatly surprised. He hurriedly accepted the clothes and entered the changing room.

    "Young Master, I think I can also protect Miss Lu."

    As he watched Qiu Long enter the changing room, Xu Yi looked at Xu Boyan with a slightly aggrieved expression.

    He believed that he could do the job, and he even had some affection for Lu Qingyi at the moment, considering her his idol.

    A favorite pianist.

    Xu Boyan raised an eyebrow, "What can you do?"

    A smirk lifted the corners of his mouth as he looked mockingly at Xu Yi.

    Xu Yi: "..."

    Even his computer skills were not as good as Lu Qingyi¡¯s which was his best area. It seemed even his agility was no match for Lu Qingyi¡¯s, which he could tell just from how she threw things.

    "Young Master, I am Miss Lu¡¯s fan. Not only can I protect her, I can also take good care of her. But Qiu Long, he¡¯s too simple and crude, he doesn¡¯t know how to take care of people."

    Xu Yi looked at Xu Boyan, his eyes pleading, appearing rather pitiful.

    Xu Boyan: "..."

    His darling was indeed too impressive, even managing to win over¡ªor rather, steal the hearts of his subordinates.

    At first, Xu Yi had been resistant to Lu Qingyi. Never would he have imagined that he would eventually transform into such a sycophant.

    His darling¡¯s charm was indeed great, which made him feel a tad jealous already.

    "Boss."

    Qiu Long walked out of the changing room, adjusting his clothes as he called out to Xu Boyan.

    Xu Boyan said softly, "Change the way you address me."

    Qiu Long was puzzled, and he glanced at Xu Yi.

    "You should address him as Young Master."

    Xu Yi looked at Qiu Long rather unpleasantly.

    Tsk, if it wasn¡¯t for Qiu Long, he would be the one going to protect Miss Lu. It was Qiu Long that robbed him of this opportunity.

    He was quite upset.

    "Young Master, what is my mission now?"

    Qiu Long nodded at Xu Yi, then turned his attention back to Xu Boyan.

    "This girl, ensure her safety, I will send you the address in a few days."

    Xu Boyan took out a photo from the drawer and put it on the table.

    When his gaze fell on Lu Qingyi¡¯s photo, it was extraordinarily gentle.

    Qiu Long looked at the photo and couldn¡¯t help being amazed.

    The girl was really beautiful.

 Chapter 234 I am an unexpected event_1

    Chapter 234: 234 I am an unexpected event_1She¡¯s pretty, albeit seems to be a minor. She probably isn¡¯t someone important, right?

    Qiu Long looked at Xu Boyan puzzled and waited for him to continue speaking.

    "Protect her, so much as a strand of her hair shouldn¡¯t come to harm."

    Xu Boyan quickly put the photo back into the drawer and said to Qiu Long.

    It seemed as though he treasured the photo and didn¡¯t want Qiu Long to get a longer look at it.

    Qiu Long: "Master Xu, may I ask who she is?"

    He noticed that Xu Boyan¡¯s eyes were gentle when he looked at the photo. He knew Xu Boyan to be aloof and unapproachable but had never noticed him capable of showing gentleness.

    "The future Mrs. Xu."

    Xu Boyan closed his eyes slightly and spoke in a soft voice.

    Qiu Long: "..."

    His expression changed somewhat. He hadn¡¯t expected Xu Boyan¡¯s assignment for him to be protecting a woman, which suddenly made him feel redundant.

    "Master Xu, seeing as Qiu Long seems unwilling, how about I go instead?"

    Xu Yi looked at Xu Boyan obsequiously, the expression on his face clearly pleading, "Let me go, let me go."

    "Master Xu, I am willing."

    Qiu Long bent slightly forward and spoke, assuming by Xu Yi¡¯s words that he did not wish to go.

    Qiu Long could not have imagined that anyone would willingly protect a little girl, which was essentially a role on the margins.

    "You can stay in this apartment for now. I¡¯ll notify you when it¡¯s time to change your residence."

    Xu Boyan pulled a key out of the drawer and threw it on the table as he said this.

    "Xu Yi, take Qiu Long there."

    Xu Boyan waved his hand dismissively.

    As the door to his office closed, Xu Boyan massaged his brow and looked down at his phone, his features clouded by disappointment.

    A whole day had passed, and Lu Qingyi hadn¡¯t sent him a single text; nor had she responded to any of his.

    Maybe she is busy? Sear?h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    But what could she be busy with?

    ¡ª¡ª

    Li Xiyi was leisurely cracking sunflower seeds in the living room while occasionally glancing in the direction of the lab door.

    More than twenty-four hours had passed. Lu Qingyi hadn¡¯t come out once since going in there the previous night.

    She had ordered takeout for Lu Qingyi and urged her to come out to eat, but she had stayed put in the lab.

    Lu Qingyi enjoyed conducting experiments in solitude, always preferring to lock the door. Without a key, Li Xiyi couldn¡¯t get in.

    Wasn¡¯t she just running a DNA test? That shouldn¡¯t take much time or require extensive experiments, should it?

    Li Xiyi was rather confused as to why Lu Qingyi had still not come out.

    "Qingyi, come out and eat something, or at least drink some water."

    Li Xiyi put on her slippers, and lazily made her way to the lab door, gently knocking.

    She didn¡¯t know how to cook and had hoped to eat the meals cooked by Lu Qingyi in her villa. Unfortunately, she hadn¡¯t had a single meal prepared by her and had been surviving on takeout.

    The room was quiet, not a sound could be heard.

    "If you don¡¯t want to respond, at least make some noise. Otherwise, I might think you¡¯re dead."

    Li Xiyi knocked on the door a bit louder and raised her voice.

    Come on.

    Suddenly, the sound of a bottle hitting the floor echoed from inside.

    Li Xiyi: "..."

    Okay, she made some noise.

    Would a word of response kill her? She¡¯s speechless.

    Dragging her slippers, Li Xiyi nonchalantly made her way back to the couch.

    She took a sip of her milk tea and smacked her lips, "I wish I could eat something made by Lu Qingyi."

    She had previously thought that coming to Kyoto meant she would get to eat a lot of delicious food. To her disappointment, she only had takeout.

    Only takeout.

    Being a typical lazy person who preferred to stay put rather than move, she didn¡¯t like wandering around aimlessly. The villa was a good distance from the city, and she was just too lazy to go out and eat.

    Lu Qingyi was an excellent cook who prepared meals and snacks that perfectly catered to her palate. It¡¯s a pity, though, that she had not prepared a meal for her.

    That girl used to love playing in the kitchen.

    What Li Xiyi didn¡¯t know was that it had been a while since Lu Qingyi last cooked.

    The door to the lab suddenly opened, and out walked Lu Qingyi in a white lab coat. She had rolled up her sleeves, appeared a bit fatigued, and had her hair tied up in a bun.

    Her dark under-eye circles indicated that she hadn¡¯t slept the entire night.

    "Finally, you¡¯re out."

    Li Xiyi didn¡¯t bother to put on her shoes, she just jogged over to Lu Qingyi and said, barely withholding her anger.

    "Xiyi..."

    Lu Qingyi tightly held onto some documents in her hand. Her knuckles were visibly white as she spoke in a weak voice.

    "What¡¯s wrong?"

    Step by step, Li Xiyi approached Lu Qingyi. She examined Lu Qingyi from head to toe and looked all around her, then asked with a tone of concern.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s current state was quite alarming.

    "Gu Yansi is the child of Lu Yao and Yao Meishu..."

    After a long silence, Lu Qingyi slowly uttered a name, her gaze appearing somewhat vacant as she looked at Li Xiyi.

    "Isn¡¯t this what you suspected and anticipated?"

    Li Xiyi looked at Lu Qingyi, confused. This was, after all, what Lu Qingyi had guessed from the beginning.

    Lu Qingyi shouldn¡¯t be reacting this way to an expected outcome.

    "Gu Yansi was anticipated, but I was not."

    As Lu Qingyi clenched the documents tighter in her hand, she took a deep breath and tried to appear calm.

    She had correctly predicted Gu Yansi¡¯s lineage, but she hadn¡¯t expected the findings related to her own parentage. She and Yao Meishu didn¡¯t just resemble each other by chance.

    She hadn¡¯t expected that she would have no biological relationship with Lu Yao or Yao Meishu; she was not their child

    Nevertheless, she was related by blood to Yao Meishu.

    Yao Meishu¡¯s dislike of her probably stemmed from the fact that she wasn¡¯t Yao Meishu¡¯s biological daughter. That explained so much.

    Lu Yao had probably been kept in the dark. He quickly gave her that strand of hair when she asked him for a sample. He wouldn¡¯t have done so if he had suspected that she wasn¡¯t his child.

    She had tested the samples of everyone; Gu Yansi was indeed the biological child of Lu Yao and Yao Meishu.

    So were Lu Jiayue and Lu Jiahao.

    Yao Meishu had once stated that she gave birth to only three children. A possibility crossed Lu Qingyi¡¯s mind, and she decided to test her own hair sample too.

    The results were shocking. There was no paternal or maternal link between her and Lu Yao or Yao Meishu.

    Lu Qingyi wasn¡¯t sure how to feel at that moment.

    Should she feel joy or sorrow?

    "What do you mean?"

    Li Xiyi was taken aback. She blinked, staring fixedly at Lu Qingyi.

 Chapter 235 Xu Boyan: Youâ€™re teaching me what to do? _1

    Chapter 235: 235 Xu Boyan: You¡¯re teaching me what to do? _1"You look at it, I need to digest it."

    Lu Qingyi handed the pile of reports in her hand to Li Xiyi, then slowly walked towards the couch and flopped herself heavily onto it.

    She should have thought of this a long time ago.

    Yao Meishu dislikes her so much.

    Lu Yao, Yao Meishu, Lu Jiayue, and Lu Jiahao all love to eat shrimp, but she is an exception, allergic to shrimp.

    She had always felt out of place in their family and should¡¯ve guessed it sooner.

    "Holy shit, what kind of soap opera plot is this?"

    Li Xiyi flipped through each page of the report, everything seemed normal at first, but when she got to the end, she ended up cursing.

    The report on Lu Yao clearly stated that he had no blood relation to Lu Qingyi, and Yao Meishu¡¯s stated there was a blood relation but not a mother-child one.

    So, are Lu Qingyi¡¯s current parents not her biological ones?

    Damn, this is getting ridiculously dramatic.

    "So, where are you from?"

    Li Xiyi walked over to the couch and lightly prodded Lu Qingyi¡¯s body as she gently began to speak.

    Lu Qingyi closed her eyes and remained silent. Li Xiyi knew that Lu Qingyi wasn¡¯t sleeping at all.

    "You didn¡¯t pop out from between some rocks, did you?"

    Li Xiyi sat next to Lu Qingyi, continued poking her and joked.

    Lu Qingyi: "..."

    She massaged her throbbing temples, slowly sat up, and stayed silent, her whole body exuding a cold aura.

    "I¡¯m going to sleep for a bit, tired."

    Lu Qingyi slowly got up and strolled towards her bedroom.

    She hadn¡¯t slept all night, her eyes were sore and since she entered the lab she hadn¡¯t touched her phone.

    "Ah, Qingyi..."

    Li Xiyi looked at Lu Qingyi¡¯s brightly lit and vibrating phone. She wanted to call out to Lu Qingyi, but seeing her tired face, she let it go.

    She would talk to Lu Qingyi once she woke up.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s messages and calls were never-ending, vibrating over and over again.

    Really, when did this girl start getting so many messages and calls?

    ¡ª-

    Xu Boyan¡¯s gaze was exceptionally gloomy, he held his phone tightly, not saying a word.

    Xu Yi and Qiu Long, who were standing in front of Xu Boyan, could feel his gloomy atmosphere, it was really low.

    Xu Yi couldn¡¯t help but speculate, it had been a long time since he last saw Xu Boyan¡¯s spirits this low.

    He seemed on the edge of erupting at any moment.

    "Mr. Xu, what happened?"

    Xu Yi lifted his head and plucked up his courage to ask.

    Xu Boyan kept staring at his phone, dialed a number without looking, and after a few minutes, the call hung up automatically, his mood dropping even further.

    "Mr. Xu..."

    Xu Boyan remained silent, so Xu Yi called out again.

    Xu Boyan was scrolling through his WeChat chat history with Lu Qingyi, her last message still dated yesterday.

    "Go and find the little friend."

    He turned off his phone screen, slowly lifted his gaze, his voice cold.

    She hadn¡¯t responded in so long, this had never happened before, he was afraid something might have happened to Lu Qingyi.

    Xu Yi: "..."

    Holy crap. Couldn¡¯t be because Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t reply to Xu Boyan¡¯s messages, right?

    Qiu Long: "..."

    Little friend?

    What the hell?

    Qiu Long naturally didn¡¯t know that Xu Boyan¡¯s nickname for Lu Qingyi was "little friend."

    "Mr. Xu, Miss Lu is very familiar with Kyoto, she should be fine."

    Xu Yi gave a light cough, slowly began to speak.

    Lu Qingyi was so smart and capable, she shouldn¡¯t have any problems in Kyoto.

    Xu Boyan was just too worried about Lu Qingyi.

    "You¡¯re teaching me how to handle things?"

    Xu Boyan raised an eyebrow, looking coldly at Xu Yi.

    Xu Yi: "... No, no, no; I¡¯ll go find her right now."

    Xu Yi quickly backed down, then dragged Qiu Long outside.

    He didn¡¯t dare to provoke Xu Boyan. If he did, he would be the one to suffer the consequences. He really wanted to cling to Lu Qingyi¡¯s leg, then he would have nothing to worry about for life. Sadly, Qiu Long stole his opportunity.

    His regret was gnawing at him.

    "Where are we going?"

    Qiu Long looked at Xu Yi in confusion, completely unaware of what was going on. In his dazed state, he was dragged onto the vehicle by Xu Yi.

    Xu Yi looked at Qiu Long as if he were an idiot, "Finding Miss Lu."

    Qiu Long was puzzled, "Miss Lu?"

    He didn¡¯t know any Miss Lu. He didn¡¯t know any girls with the last name Lu.

    "Damn, I forgot to tell you. Lu Qingyi is Miss Lu, Xu Boyan¡¯s fianc¨¦e, the future Mrs. Xu."

    Xu Yi suddenly slapped his head, almost forgetting to tell Qiu Long about it.

    Qiu Long: "..."

    A girl? Xu Boyan cares so much about her? That girl looked about sixteen years old.

    Could it be that Xu Boyan is a pedophile?

    "Don¡¯t look down on her because she¡¯s a young girl, she might be much more capable than you."

    Noticing Qiu Long¡¯s expression, Xu Yi smirked slightly.

    The first time he saw Lu Qingyi, and the first time he found out she was Xu Boyan¡¯s girlfriend, he also disdained her.

    He was constantly showing his disdain towards Lu Qingyi, his face clearly wrote, "I don¡¯t like you; you¡¯re not a suitable woman for Xu Boyan."

    But in the end, he was impressed by Lu Qingyi.

    "An underage girl, is that Xu Boyan¡¯s type?"

    Everyone knew about Xu Boyan¡¯s temperament. Now that he was dating, Qiu Long found it particularly surprising.

    "Damn it, what do you mean underage? Miss Lu is nearly twenty years old."

    Xu Yi looked at Qiu Long and laughed softly.

    He had also initially thought that Lu Qingyi was not of legal age. Now that he found someone who shared his initial thoughts, he inexplicably felt like laughing.

    Qiu Long: "..."

    Twenty?

    That girl in the photo is twenty years old? The photo wasn¡¯t taken years ago, was it?

    Qiu Long asked, "Did she go missing?"

    "Probably not, she might be busy, it¡¯s just that Xu Boyan is too worried."

    Xu Yi shrugged slowly, behaving as if it didn¡¯t bother him.

    He understood Lu Qingyi¡¯s personality quite well. Sometimes when she was busy, she didn¡¯t have a rest and when she was lazy, she didn¡¯t move at all.

    Qiu Long asked, trying to know more about Lu Qingyi: "Has she started working now?"

    The girl looked really young, her real age was just under twenty. Shouldn¡¯t she be enjoying her college life? Could it be that she¡¯s busy working?

    "Miss Lu just started her freshman year."

    Xu Yi shook his head. However, Lu Qingyi rarely went to school. She could have achieved the top score on the college entrance exam, but she only scored five points higher than the medical school¡¯s passing score.

    She answered everything correctly, and everything she didn¡¯t score on was left blank. He was really in awe of Lu Qingyi¡¯s intelligence. S~ea??h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "Are you serious?"

    Qiu Long asked, staring at Xu Yi with disbelief in his eyes.

    Xu Boyan had actually assigned him to protect a girl, and she was just a college freshman too.

 Chapter 236: Unexpected encounter with Lu Qingyi_1

    Chapter 236: Unexpected encounter with Lu Qingyi_1"Qiu Long, be nice when you meet Miss Lu, she¡¯s pretty formidable."

    Looking at Qiu Long¡¯s surprised expression, Xu Yi slowly reminded him.

    Miss Lu¡¯s precision in hitting someone was such that she could instantly hit a vital spot. And her accuracy in shot was evidently that of a seasoned hand.

    If Lu Qingyi wasn¡¯t happy, he couldn¡¯t imagine what would happen to Qiu Long. It might be really terrifying.

    Qiu Long sneered dismissively, not taking this matter to heart. As a member of the ¡¯Falcon¡¯, he was assigned to protect a little girl. Qiu Long was really unwilling at heart, but he didn¡¯t dare to refuse Xu Boyan.

    "I¡¯m looking forward to seeing you being tamed."

    Xu Yi looked at Qiu Long with a half-smile. At first, he also looked down on Lu Qingyi, but now he wanted to stick to her like glue.

    "Heh."

    Qiu Long laughed, crossed his arms behind his head, leaned back comfortably, and closed his eyes.

    "Zzz."

    Xu Yi was driving and suddenly stepped hard on the accelerator. Caught off guard, Qiu Long leaned forward.

    "Can¡¯t you just drive properly?"

    Qiu Long frowned, he complained unhappily. Fortunately, he was quick to react, otherwise he might have even suffered a concussion.

    "Miss Lu... "

    Xu Yi ignored Qiu Long and stared blankly at the girl across the street. She was wearing a white long dress and standing next to a fiery woman with big curly hair.

    Damn, instead of responding to Xu Boyan¡¯s messages, Lu Qingyi was shopping with another woman? He had seen Lu Qingyi with short hair before, and she looked very handsome.

    Could Lu Qingyi also be into women?

    "What¡¯s this Lu... "

    Before Qiu Long could finish speaking, Xu Yi quickly opened the car door and ran out.

    Qiu Long: "..."

    What was that about?

    The cars behind them were honking their horns. Qiu Long moved to the driver¡¯s seat and parked the car by the roadside.

    "Miss Lu..."

    Xu Yi, out of breath, ran to Lu Qingyi, and blocked her path.

    Li Xiyi: "..."

    Shit, running out of nowhere was indeed a bit frightening.

    "What¡¯s up?"

    Lu Qingyi was still nonchalant. She put her hands in her pockets, exuding a sense of indifference.

    "Miss Lu, Mr. Xu has been looking for you."

    Xu Yi tried to calm himself down and slowly uttered.

    "Ah, didn¡¯t I tell him I would be busy for a few days?"

    Lu Qingyi frowned and took out her phone.

    The phone was full of text messages and missed calls from Xu Boyan, a ton of them, with notifications reaching up to 99+.

    "Ah, I forgot to tell you about it."

    Li Xiyi slapped her forehead, she had planned to tell Lu Qingyi after she woke up, but she forgot.

    Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t even look at her phone, she just put it back into her pocket and walked out with Li Xiyi.

    Lu Qingyi slightly furrowed her brows, and immediately called Xu Boyan.

    "I¡¯m sorry I didn¡¯t look at my phone, I made you worry."

    The call was quickly connected, and Lu Qingyi¡¯s voice softened, gentle and soft.

    Li Xiyi: "..."

    Wow, such is the power of a man?

    Li Xiyi widened her eyes at Lu Qingyi, who was cold as ice just a second ago, but became gentle the next second.

    "I will come over to see you later."

    Lu Qingyi ended the call after saying this sentence, her expression became cold again.

    Li Xiyi: "..."

    Tsk, speed of change, absolutely true.

    Qiu Long walked up at this moment, he witnessed the gentle side of Lu Qingyi personally, and thought that this girl wasn¡¯t anything special.

    She¡¯s just another coy girl.

    "Miss Lu, what have you been busy with these days?"

    Xu Yi¡¯s attitude was a bit sycophantic.

    Lu Qingyi: "Just some small matters."

    "Miss Lu, are you hungry? I can treat you to dinner."

    Xu Yi continued to inquire.

    Lu Qingyi: "Not hungry."

    "Miss Lu, do you need anything now?"

    Xu Yi continued to ask.

    Lu Qingyi: "No need."

    Li Xiyi: "..."

    This guy is really sucking up.

    Qiu Long: "..."

    Tsk tsk tsk, Xu Yi¡¯s fawning attitude, he really despised it.

    "What, are you interested in my Qingyi? Judging from your obsequious manner."

    Li Xiyi pulled Lu Qingyi behind herself and chuckled lightly.

    "What do you mean ¡¯yours¡¯? She belongs to our Mr. Xu."

    Xu Yi ignored the first part of Li Xiyi¡¯s statement and retorted.

    Damn, Lu Qingyi clearly belongs to Xu Boyan, not this girl in front of him.

    "She is mine. What are you going to do about it?"

    Li Xiyi directly fought back at Xu Yi.

    "She is Mr. Xu¡¯s."

    Xu Yi argued.

    Lu Qingyi: "..."

    She gently massaged her temples, looking helplessly at the two squabbling people in front of her.

    "Stop arguing."

    Lu Qingyi said coldly.

    Xu Yi immediately stopped, and Li Xiyi also quit talking with her arms crossed.

    "Miss Lu, don¡¯t be angry."

    Xu Yi immediately looked at Lu Qingyi in a submissive manner.

    "I¡¯m not angry, you two are just too noisy."

    Lu Qingyi gave Li Xiyi and Xu Yi a cold glance. Her tone, slightly cold.

    Li Xiyi: "..."

    Xu Yi: "..."

    Fine, they forgot that Lu Qingyi liked tranquility.

    "Oh yes, Miss Lu, this is Qiu Long, the man Mr. Xu arranged for you. He¡¯s very capable and can protect you."

    Xu Yi suddenly remembered Qiu Long standing aside, he brought Qiu Long in front of him and introduced to Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi glanced coldly at Qiu Long and said, "I don¡¯t need it."

    Protection?

    Lu Qingyi raised an eyebrow. If there¡¯s really danger, the one being protected might not necessarily be her.

    She didn¡¯t need to be protected. She could protect herself.

    "But Miss Lu, I know you¡¯re very capable, but with Qiu Long around, Mr. Xu can rest assured." sea??h th§× N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Xu Yi quickly replied, Qiu Long stayed because of Xu Boyan, namely to protect Lu Qingyi. Lu Qingyi surely can¡¯t reject him.

    "Is he very capable?"

    Lu Qingyi raised an eyebrow, her gaze fell on Qiu Long. With just one look, she could affirm that Qiu Long was well-trained. His abilities wouldn¡¯t be too poor.

    Xu Yi nodded and said, "He¡¯s more capable than me."

    In his eyes, anyone more capable than him was indeed capable. His abilities weren¡¯t bad either, quite good in fact.

    Lu Qingyi continued to raise her eyebrows, "And you¡¯re very capable?"

    Xu Yi was very capable?

    She didn¡¯t have the slightest idea of Xu Yi¡¯s capabilities.

    Xu Yi: "..."

    No, he was indeed very capable, Lu Qingyi¡¯s question really hit him where it hurt.

    Li Xiyi giggled all of a sudden, watching Xu Yi¡¯s reaction, she suddenly felt like laughing.

 Chapter 237: Give Me Three Minutes_1

    Chapter 237: Give Me Three Minutes_1""Miss Lu, you mustn¡¯t underestimate people."

    Listening to Lu Qingyi¡¯s words, Qiu Long sounds somewhat upset.

    He ranks in the top five in the Falcon¡¯s influence, and he feels like he has lost face because of how Qingyi spoke to him.

    "I bet you can¡¯t beat her."

    Lu Qingyi arched an eyebrow as she pushed Li Xiyi forward, speaking slowly.

    Confidently.

    Li Xiyi : "..."

    Hey, she was just a bystander, why had Qingyi pushed her to the frontline?

    "I don¡¯t hit women."

    Qiu Long glanced at Li Xiyi, quickly diverting his gaze.

    He has principles, he doesn¡¯t fight with women, but certain exceptions do apply.

    "Hey, are you looking down on me?"

    Li Xiyi immediately rolled up her sleeves, getting ready for a fight.

    Pei, what¡¯s wrong with women?

    What¡¯s wrong with women?

    Looking down on women, huh? She was especially incensed.

    Qingyi¡¯s gaze drifted into the distance, then suddenly moved, running off at great speed and disappeared from their view in a blink of an eye.

    Li Xiyi : "..."

    What just happened?

    Xu Yi: "..."

    My God, Li Qingyi¡¯s speed was amazing, he could never move that fast.

    Truly, Qingyi was formidable indeed; he was powerless before her.

    Qiu Long : "..."

    Was that speed real? Had he seen wrong?

    "Ma¡¯am, be careful next time."

    Qingyi had helped an old lady and whispered softly to her.

    Just now the old lady was almost hit by a car on the street, Qingyi dashed out quickly and led the old lady away from the pedestrian crossing.

    It was the red light just now.

    "Thank you, thank you."

    The old lady thanked Qingyi, who waved her hand and then returned to where she was standing initially.

    "Miss Lu, you¡¯re really fast."

    Xu Yi gave Qingyi a thumbs-up, speaking slowly.

    He was once again privileged to witness her awe-inspiring moment.

    Qingyi: "Just fine."

    "Could¡¯ve been faster."

    Li Xiyi folded her arms and looked at Qingyi with an unclear smile.

    Qiu Long looked at Qingyi but didn¡¯t utter a word.

    "The car¡¯s here?"

    Qingyi turned her head and asked Xu Yi.

    Xu Yi: "Yes."

    "Xiyi, you head back first," Qingyi spoke to Li Xiyi then turned to Xu Yi, "Take me to meet up with Xu Boyan." Sear?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Li Xiyi : "..."

    What the hell, was she being dumped?

    So, women are fickle creatures, forgetting old friends the moment they have a boyfriend.

    Xu Yi beamed with delight, "Alright, right this way, Miss Lu."

    Xu Yi was grovelling at this moment.

    Li Xiyi could help but felt aggravated at the scene before her.

    "Where¡¯re the keys?"

    At the side of the car, Qingyi suddenly reached out her hand asking for the car keys, she hadn¡¯t driven in a while and felt quite eager to do so.

    "Qiu Long, the keys," Xu Yi turned to Qiu Long for the keys; he then looked at Qingyi, puzzled, "Miss Lu, what do you plan to do?"

    He had never seen Qingyi drive before.

    "Driving, what else?"

    Qingyi roughly snatched the keys from Xu Yi¡¯s hand, then opened the driver¡¯s seat and hopped in.

    Xu Yi: "..."

    Qiu Long: "..."

    Qingyi didn¡¯t look like she knew how to drive, they were getting a little skeptical.

    "Miss Lu, you know how to drive?"

    Xu Yi asked jovially.

    "Yeah, haven¡¯t driven in a while though."

    Qingyi responded casually, her skills must have slightly deteriorated by now.

    Xu Yi: "...Maybe I should drive, Miss Lu."

    He began to feel a little nervous. What if Qingyi was a novice?

    "If you don¡¯t get in, take a cab."

    Qingyi glanced at Xu Yi indifferently, then turned the ignition.

    If you don¡¯t feel safe, don¡¯t ride in the car. He was talking nonsense too much.

    Xu Yi pulled Qiu Long into the backseat.

    "Fasten your seatbelts."

    Qingyi looked at the two in the backseat through the rearview mirror and announced.

    "Okay, okay, got it."

    Xu Yi was very obedient, and fastened his seatbelt.

    Qiu Long¡¯s mouth twitched, he pretended to buckle his seatbelt, then quickly unbuckled it.

    There is absolutely no need for seatbelts.

    A woman couldn¡¯t drive that fast.

    Qingyi heavily depressed the accelerator; the car shot out at a blazing speed.

    Xu Yi: "..."

    Holy shit.

    As Qiu Long hadn¡¯t buckled his seatbelt, his body inclined forward, clutching the handrail tightly, his face changing color.

    "Miss Lu, slow down a bit..."

    Xu Yi¡¯s face was a sickly shade; he spoke with difficulty.

    This speed was extraordinary; even Xu Boyan couldn¡¯t drive this quickly.

    "That¡¯s already slow."

    Qingyi glanced at the barely depressed accelerator and spoke slowly.

    She hadn¡¯t fully floored the accelerator yet, was this already fast? Qingyi looked at Xu Yi skeptically through the rearview mirror.

    Xu Yi: "..."

    Qiu Long: "..."

    That¡¯s already slow?

    Was this some kind of joke?

    Was this speed considered slow?

    "Buckle up, give me three minutes."

    Qingyi had no intention of slowing down. She spoke coldly, then floored the accelerator.

    The car rapidly sped along the road, at a shocking speed.

    Xu Yi felt like vomiting, he wanted to scream but couldn¡¯t.

    Qiu Long clutched the armrest tightly, he nearly got thrown out of the car, regretting his decision to unbuckle his seatbelt.

    Three minutes later, the car slowly stopped in front of Xu Corporation.

    "Park the car in the parking area, I¡¯ll go in first."

    Qingyi quickly got out of the car, and then, opening the back door, tossed the key to Xu Yi.

    She then strode into the building.

    "Bleurgh."

    Xu Yi stumbled out of the car, crouching by the side of the car and started to vomit, his face was quite ghastly.

    Damn, it was exactly three minutes, her speed was phenomenal

    Qiu Long was relatively fine; he felt like a fish returning to the sea when he came out of the car, the air seemed much fresher.

    This girl, he couldn¡¯t drive at the speed she did.

    "Assistant Xu, what¡¯s wrong with you?"

    "Assistant Xu, what happened?"

    "Assistant Xu, are you alright?"

    "Assistant Xu..."

    The employees at the corporation saw the scene outside and put their work aside to check on Xu Yi.

    In the blink of an eye, a car parked perfectly in front of the corporation, a young girl got out from the driver¡¯s seat, and when Xu Yi got out, his face was pale as a ghost.

    "It¡¯s nothing, you all head back to work."

    Xu Yi waved his hand; his vomiting at the entrance of the corporation had somewhat damaged his image.

    The janitor came over and cleaned up Xu Yi¡¯s mess; Xu Yi leaned against the side of the car, taking a long sigh.

    He vowed never to ride in Qingyi¡¯s car again.

 Chapter 238 goes to find Xu Boyan_1

    Chapter 238: 238 goes to find Xu Boyan_1Lu Qingyi entered the Xu Family Corporation, people who were working all stopped their tasks and curiously watched Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi was extraordinarily beautiful.

    "Which floor is your President¡¯s office?"

    Lu Qingyi approached the reception desk and gently tapped it, she asked in a cold voice.

    Receptionist: "...Miss, do you have an appointment?"

    The receptionist asked politely with a professional smile.

    Many girls longed to meet their president, she was curious as well. She worked here for two years but have never met him once.

    Lu Qingyi shook her head: "No."

    "I am sorry, Miss, you can¡¯t go in without an appointment."

    The receptionist¡¯s voice was extremely polite.

    "Oh."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s expression was indifferent as she pulled out her phone from her pocket.

    "Miss Lu, why are you not going up?"

    Xu Yi parked the car, he and Qiu Long entered the building together.

    Lu Qingyi subtly put her phone back into her pocket. She pointed at the receptionist with her chin, without saying a word.

    "Ah, I forgot about that."

    Xu Yi patted his forehead, he completely forgot about needing to make an appointment.

    "Miss Lu, you can go up now, I won¡¯t be going up."

    Xu Yi waved his hand to Lu Qingyi, he decided not to be the third wheel.

    Lu Qingyi nodded, took the elevator directly to the top floor, found Xu Boyan¡¯s office, and softly knocked on the door.

    "Come in."

    Through the door, Xu Boyan¡¯s voice was extraordinarily cold.

    Lu Qingyi did not say anything, she pushed the door open and walked in.

    "Are you free?"

    Xu Boyan did not look up, he continued to gaze at the document in his hands, presuming that it was Xu Yi who entered, his voice was particularly cold.

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    Lu Qingyi remained silent, she took a few steps towards Xu Boyan.

    "You..."

    Xu Boyan barely got a word out before he saw Lu Qingyi¡¯s eyes, the words he was about to say got stuck in his throat.

    "Little one, how come you¡¯re here?"

    Xu Boyan stood up, in one motion he embraced Lu Qingyi into his arms.

    Without expecting Lu Qingyi would come over, that moment of seeing her filled him with joy.

    "I came over because I missed you."

    Lu Qingyi leaned her head on Xu Boyan¡¯s shoulder and she showed a gentle smile.

    "Don¡¯t ignore calls or messages in the future, I¡¯ll be worried."

    The strength of Xu Boyan¡¯s hug was intense, as if he was trying to melt her into his arms.

    Lu Qingyi never replied to his messages, he was genuinely very, very worried about her.

    "Ok, I won¡¯t in the future."

    Lu Qingyi slowly curled up her lips, the feeling of being cared for was wonderful.

    "Sit down, I¡¯ll take you out for dinner after I finish this."

    Xu Boyan pulled out a chair for Lu Qingyi, he spoke softly.

    He still had quite a bit of paperwork left to complete.

    "Ok."

    Lu Qingyi nodded, obediently sat next to Xu Boyan playing with her phone.

    Xu Yi opened the door, holding a cup of warm milk and a plate of snacks, and walked in.

    "Miss Lu."

    He put down the items, nodded at Lu Qingyi, then left.

    Lu Qingyi took up the milk and took a big gulp, it¡¯s still the familiar taste.

    She used to dislike warm milk, but now she has fallen in love with the taste, probably because it was from Xu Boyan.

    "Little one, have you met Qiu Long?"

    Xu Boyan didn¡¯t stop what he was doing, he didn¡¯t even lift his head.

    Lu Qingyi gave a casual confirmation, "Yeah."

    "I¡¯ve arranged him to be your bodyguard, to follow you so I could be at ease."

    Xu Boyan said, he didn¡¯t want to monitor Lu Qingyi, he only wanted to protect her.

    If it wasn¡¯t for the current situation in Kyoto, he wouldn¡¯t even think of arranging a person to protect her.

    "Ah, it¡¯s unnecessary."

    Lu Qingyi slowly shook her head.

    Her actions wouldn¡¯t be too convenient if she had someone around.

    "Good girl, listen to me, ok?"

    Xu Boyan extended his hand, gently rubbing Lu Qingyi¡¯s head with it, his voice soft and coaxing.

    Lu Qingyi: "..."

    No, she didn¡¯t want that. But hearing Xu Boyan¡¯s tender words, her heart instantly softened.

    She wanted to consent.

    "Fine."

    Lu Qingyi gently nodded with an indifferent demeanor.

    "Xu Boyan, Gu Yansi is the child of Lu Yao and Yao Meishu."

    Lu Qingyi tightened her grip, she suddenly raised her eyes and said towards Xu Boyan, while biting her lower lip lightly.

    "Yeah, I could have guessed."

    Hearing the news from Lu Qingyi, Xu Boyan didn¡¯t feel astonished; looks could tell.

    "I have no relation to Lu Yao."

    Lu Qingyi slowly bowed her head, quietly spoke.

    There wasn¡¯t much emotion, just feeling a bit astounded. The people she had been regarding as her parents for so many years, turned out to be not her biological parents. Yao Meishu was indifferent to her, treated her casually, Lu Yao treated her helplessly fine. However, she never doubted whether she was the biological child of Lu Yao and Yao Meishu.

    When the DNA report was presented right in front of her, she didn¡¯t know whether she should be sad or relieved.

    She conducted it herself, she trusted that there wouldn¡¯t be any errors, she believed in her own skills.

    "What about Yao Meishu?"

    Xu Boyan was startled for a moment, he instinctively asked.

    Lu Qingyi slowly shook her head.

    Xu Boyan asked: "Have you asked her yet?"

    Although he had always hoped that Lu Qingyi was not the child of Lu Yao and Yao Meishu, he was surprised when that turned out to be true.

    Lu Qingyi bears a striking resemblance to Yao Meishu.

    Lu Qingyi continued to shake her head.

    "Who did you ask to test it? Could there be a mistake with the result?"

    Xu Boyan softly pulled Lu Qingyi into his arms, softly asked, his voice tender.

    Yao Meishu once said that Lu Qingyi was not a welcomed existence.

    Xu Boyan once suspected that Lu Qingyi might be Yao Meishu¡¯s child with another man, Yao Meishu gave birth and kept it a secret from Lu Yao.

    She disliked Lu Qingyi, fearing that one day Lu Qingyi would expose her. The truth is the truth, a lie would be exposed one day.

    "No."

    Lu Qingyi shook her head, her eyes stared at Xu Boyan, showing a bit of helplessness.

    She couldn¡¯t find anything, nothing at all.

    Even though her computer skills were pretty good, she couldn¡¯t find any information related to her lineage.

    She couldn¡¯t find if her grandma had other siblings, nor could she find any information about other siblings of Yao Meishu.

    If not, where did she come from?

 Chapter 239 Gu Yansi is the child of Lu Yao and Yao Meishu _1

    Chapter 239: 239 Gu Yansi is the child of Lu Yao and Yao Meishu _1After finishing his work, Xu Boyan drove Lu Qingyi to Happy Hot Pot.

    Perhaps Aunt Wen and the boss Gu would know some things. They must be clear that Gu Yansi is not their child.

    "Aunt Wen."

    When Lu Qingyi walked into the store, she called out to Aunt Wen, who was still knitting a sweater.

    "Qingyi is here."

    Aunt Wen was all smiles when she saw Lu Qingyi.

    "Aunt Wen, I want to ask you something."

    Lu Qingyi walked to the cashier counter, looked at Aunt Wen, and began to speak earnestly.

    "What is it? Are you thinking about learning knitting from me?"

    Aunt Wen put down her knitting needles, gave Lu Qingyi a meaningful look, and teased her a bit.

    "No."

    Lu Qingyi slowly shook her head.

    Knitting... she decided to give up on it. She might really not be able to learn. She always thought she was pretty smart and picked up things quickly, but it seemed that she had met her match in knitting.

    "Little lady, do you want to learn?"

    Xu Boyan¡¯s gaze fell on the knitting needles on the counter. He looked back at Lu Qingyi and slowly asked.

    "No."

    Lu Qingyi shook her head and replied.

    She had thought about it. Personally knitting a sweater or scarf for her boyfriend would be better than buying it from the store.

    But she... forget it. It would be embarrassing.

    "What do you want to ask? I may not know much."

    Aunt Wen pursed her lips and sighed softly.

    Since opening Happy Hot Pot, she hardly paid attention to the outside world, but that didn¡¯t mean she knew nothing.

    "Gu Yansi is not your and boss Gu¡¯s son."

    Lu Qingyi glanced at Xu Boyan. Xu Boyan, tightly gripping Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand, spoke.

    His statement was firm. No question about it.

    Aunt Wen was taken aback, her face slightly changed and her calm expression cracked.

    "This is the truth. A truth you and boss Gu are well aware of."

    Xu Boyan¡¯s tone was somewhat cold, his gaze on Aunt Wen equally so.

    Aunt Wen wouldn¡¯t deny it, because it was a fact - a fact she couldn¡¯t deny.

    "What do you want to know?"

    Aunt Wen lowered her eyes; her voice was soft and seemed to dissolve with the slightest breeze.

    Having treated Gu Yansi as their biological son for so many years, she thought that aside from her and her husband, no one else knew of this.

    She never expected that the fact that Gu Yansi wasn¡¯t their son would be uncovered by a nineteen-year-old girl.

    "How did you adopt Gu Yansi?"

    Knowing that Gu Yansi was the child of Lu Yao and Yao Meishu, Lu Qingyi was only concerned about how Aunt Wen had adopted Gu Yansi now.

    Yao Meishu had given birth three times at Jin City Hospital and had never been to Kyoto, but Aunt Wen and Gu Yansi lived in Kyoto.

    Kyoto and Jin City are so far apart. How did boss Gu and Aunt Wen adopt the child of Lu Yao and Yao Meishu?

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    Why would they willingly raise another person¡¯s child, and even love him deeply?

    "I won¡¯t talk about that."

    Aunt Wen shook her head, a hint of helplessness on her face.

    Lu Qingyi asked, "Do you know whose child he is?"

    Aunt Wen lightly nodded.

    "So, you know Lu Yao and Yao Meishu?"

    Xu Boyan asked on behalf of Lu Qingyi. He frowned slightly, feeling as if something was off.

    "I don¡¯t know."

    Aunt Wen stood up, slowly spoke with a confident look.

    Indeed, she didn¡¯t know Lu Yao, nor Yao Meishu.

    "Gu Yansi is the child of Gu Yao and Yao Meishu; and Lu Yao and Yao Meishu are my parents in name."

    Lu Qingyi took a deep breath and looked at Aunt Wen as she spoke; she seemed particularly serious.

    Aunt Wen might really not know that Gu Yansi was the child of Lu Yao and Yao Meishu, she might think...

    "What did you say?"

    Aunt Wen was visibly shocked as she looked at Lu Qingyi; as if she had just heard a bizarre tale.

    She hurriedly walked out from the cashier counter, reaching out her hand to grab Lu Qingyi¡¯s shoulder.

    Lu Yao and Yao Meishu?

    She didn¡¯t know them, and had never heard of them.

    It¡¯s impossible for Gu Yansi to have any relation to Lu Yao and Yao Meishu. Impossible.

    Aunt Wen shook her head as she slightly furrowed her brows.

    "Gu Yansi is the child of Lu Yao and Yao Meishu."

    Xu Boyan removed Aunt Wen¡¯s hand from Lu Qingyi¡¯s shoulder, pushed Lu Qingyi behind him, and coldly spoke out.

    He was distressed now that his girl was being hurt.

    "I don¡¯t know any Lu Yao or Yao Meishu. Yansi, he is..."

    Aunt Wen violently shook her head, stopping halfway into her sentence.

    The rest of the sentence, she could not and would not say.

    "He is what?"

    Xu Boyan asked.

    Is what?

    He knew that whatever Aunt Wen was going to say was probably crucial in understanding Gu Yansi¡¯s origins, or at least what Aunt Wen believed them to be.

    "He is nothing."

    Aunt Wen sat down on a chair nearby. Her voice was barely a whisper.

    "How did you find out?"

    She lowered her gaze and asked softly.

    "He looks a lot like my younger brother, so without your permission, I took a DNA test, and the results were as I suspected."

    Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t hide anything from Aunt Wen. She told her everything she had done.

    She took out a few paternity test results from her bag and handed them to Aunt Wen.

    Aunt Wen took the reports, clearly seeing under the column for her and her husband that they had no blood relation to Gu Yansi.

    Under the two unfamiliar names she had never heard of, it clearly indicated that Gu Yansi had a blood relationship with them as a parent and child.

    Aunt Wen suddenly fell to the ground, tightly gripping the report in her hand. The veins on her hand stood out prominently.

    No, no, no, how could this be?

    Gu Yansi isn¡¯t their child, but how could he be the child of Lu Yao and Yao Meishu?

    Gu Yansi was clearly the child she brought from...

    "Old Gu said last time that you pulled his hair. It turns out you were scheming for this. Medical students are really sensitive."

    Aunt Wen suddenly sighed, her words concealed something more.

    Lu Qingyi slightly furrowed her brows as she looked at Aunt Wen, not quite understanding the meaning behind Aunt Wen¡¯s words.

    "Aunt Wen, where did you get Gu Yansi from?"

    Xu Boyan asked.

    If they knew about Gu Yansi, perhaps the mystery of Lu Qingyi¡¯s birth would also be solved.

    Aunt Wen gave a somewhat bitter smile, slowly speaking, "Child, I can¡¯t talk about this."

 Chapter 240: Grandmotherâ€™s Safe_1

    Chapter 240: Grandmother¡¯s Safe_1Even if she really made a mistake, if the child was switched, or there was some deviation many years ago, she truly could not speak of it.

    It has been hidden for so many years, she would not easily expose it.

    "Aunt Wen..."

    Lu Qingyi looked at the gentle woman before her eyes. For a moment, she didn¡¯t know what to say.

    "Don¡¯t ask me anymore, I won¡¯t tell. If you still want to eat hot pot, I¡¯ll ask Old Gu to make it now. If you don¡¯t want to eat, leave. I won¡¯t tell."

    Aunt Wen shook her head, her words were very firm, without a hint of divulging anything.

    Lu Qingyi did not speak, she took Xu Boyan¡¯s hand and walked out.

    Master Gu came out from the kitchen, he lightly patted Aunt Wen¡¯s shoulder, "Why don¡¯t you tell?"

    Master Gu¡¯s voice was very soft. He had heard all their conversation but didn¡¯t participate because he felt it wasn¡¯t appropriate for him to get involved.

    He too was very shocked by Gu Yansi¡¯s identity.

    "Old Gu, where do you think the problem arose?"

    Aunt Wen looked up at Master Gu, tears were welling up in her eyes.

    Gu Yansi was clearly... snatched by her own hands, but where did everything go wrong?

    "Go meet Qingyi¡¯s brother. I¡¯ve heard her brother is with Hardrick."

    Master Gu¡¯s hand was on Aunt Wen¡¯s shoulder, he massaged her gently as he slowly spoke.

    Gu Yansi looked much like Lu Qingyi¡¯s brother, and they could verify it themselves.

    "Alright."

    Aunt Wen gently nodded her head.

    "Old Gu, let¡¯s meet Qingyi¡¯s parents, the two named Lu Yao and Yao Meishu."

    Aunt Wen gently closed her eyes as she slowly spoke.

    Where did the mistake occur?

    Lu Yao, Yao Meishu.

    Lu Qingyi came out from the Happy Hot Pot and found herself feeling heavy. She couldn¡¯t get herself excited.

    Who... who is she really?

    "Xu Boyan, I want to visit grandmother."

    Lu Qingyi looked up at Xu Boyan as she slowly said.

    Her grandmother perhaps knew everything, but because she couldn¡¯t see her one last time, maybe grandmother didn¡¯t get the chance to tell her everything.

    "Alright, when do you want to go? I can accompany you anytime."

    Xu Boyan tightly held Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand, the girl¡¯s hand was quite cold.

    Lu Qingyi: "Tomorrow."

    Yao Meishu might know something. They could try to prompt some answers from her.

    ----

    The next day, at Jin City Airport.

    Lu Qingyi and Xu Boyan came out from the airport.

    "Let¡¯s visit grandmother first."

    Lu Qingyi tightly held onto Xu Boyan¡¯s hand, her voice was very soft.

    Xu Boyan: "Alright."

    She had preserved her grandmother¡¯s old house very well. Though it was old, it held all her joyful memories from childhood.

    Pushing the door open, lots of dust fell from the eaves. The furniture inside was still as it used to be. Everything was just as it was when her grandmother left.

    The things remained unchanged, but the people were no longer the same.

    "Don¡¯t overthink."

    All of Lu Qingyun¡¯s sadness related to her grandmother, and Xu Boyan knew this. He gently held Lu Qingyi in his arms.

    "Grandmother had a safe."

    Lu Qingyi escaped from Xu Boyan¡¯s embrace, walked gently towards the wooden stairs. The stairs made a squeaking sound, creating an unpleasant noise.

    Xu Boyan followed Lu Qingyi up the stairs.

    "Unlike other old people, grandmother loved the second floor. She liked to sit here in the sun, waiting for me to come back from school."

    Her grandmother¡¯s house was a two-story clay house with a small balcony on the second floor, capable of accommodating two small stools.

    She rarely talked about her grandmother, but sometimes she would sigh in praise of her grandmother¡¯s goodness.

    Xu Boyan looked at the balcony. Standing beside Lu Qingyi, he didn¡¯t say a word.

    "Granny was skilled in knitting many small animals, but I was clumsy, always unable to learn. Granny said I was a lot like my mother."

    Lu Qingyi slightly raised the corners of her mouth, closing her eyes gently before slowly speaking.

    At that time, she was still anticipating Yao Meishu¡¯s love, and she felt particularly happy about her grandmother¡¯s words.

    Lu Qingyi, after saying these words, was taken aback.

    Clumsy, like her mother?

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s pupils suddenly dilated as she looked at Xu Boyan, "Yao Meishu, she can knit sweaters."

    She had seen Yao Meishu knitting sweaters, her skilled movements, and her knitting methods were also very fast.

    Yao Meishu had knitted for Lu Jiayue, for Lu Jiahao, for Lu Yao, for herself, and for her grandmother, but never for her.

    She seemed to have always overlooked these details.

    If she had thought of these things earlier, would she have found out where she came from?

    Grandmother, she truly knew.

    "No matter who you are, no matter who your parents are, you, Lu Qingyi, will always be Mrs. Xu."

    Xu Boyan gently stroked the girl¡¯s head, his voice was particularly tender.

    "This is grandmother¡¯s safe."

    Lu Qingyi walked into the room and brought out a dust-covered old black box. She put the box on the ground and began wiping the dust off with a cloth.

    The safe wasn¡¯t big, it was a small, square box.

    Xu Boyan squatted beside Lu Qingyi, he spoke softly: "Do you have the key?"

    "No."

    Lu Qingyi shook her head gently.

    She had not seen the key to the safe, nor had she seen her grandmother open this box.

    All she had seen was that every evening, her grandmother would carry the safe to the balcony, then wipe it carefully with a cloth until it was clean and spotless.

    When she asked why, grandmother would just smile and say nothing.

    "I can pick the lock."

    Xu Boyan reached out his hand to Lu Qingyi.

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    Lu Qingyi handed the cleaned safe to Xu Boyan.

    She could have opened it herself.

    "Click."

    Using a piece of wire, Xu Boyan managed to open the safe in a short time.

    Looking at the contents of the safe, Lu Qingyi noticed that it seemed to be empty, except for a few yellowed pieces of paper, and a pair of rings and earrings.

    Lu Qingyi reached out to take the paper on top, she slowly opened the paper, the writing on it was a bit blurred, but still recognizable.

    Xu Boyan fell silent for a while, then stood up and walked downstairs.

    Maybe Lu Qingyi needed some space to be alone right now. Even though he was curious about the contents of the safe, he didn¡¯t want to invade her privacy.

    The sentences written on the paper were from her grandmother¡¯s strong and steady handwriting, each word and each sentence seemed to be speaking to her.

    [Yiyi, when you see this, grandmother might really be gone, and you mustn¡¯t feel too sad. All humans will experience birth, aging, sickness, and death...

    ...

    Don¡¯t be willful, get along well with your parents.]

 Chapter 241: Hold my hand tightly, donâ€™t lose me_1

    Chapter 241: Hold my hand tightly, don¡¯t lose me_1Each word and sentence showed care for Lu Qingyi, a detail that was emphasized in the conclusion of the letter.

    Why?

    Upon opening the second piece of the paper, a yellowed, incomplete photo fell out. A small part of the photo had been ruined by fire.

    Lu Qingyi recognized it. It was a picture of her grandmother in her younger days, along with Yao Meishu, and another elderly man who she supposed must be her grandfather whom she had never met.

    A small portion of the photo was burned, Lu Qingyi couldn¡¯t make out what it was.

    What could the other half be? Lu Qingyi had her doubts.

    What remained were bits and pieces of the photo, only showing Yao Meishu and her grandmother, and no one else.

    The last piece of paper underneath indicated that the jewelry inside had been given to her.

    There was nothing else, nothing more about her.

    Lu Qingyi closed the safe. Her heart was consumed by a sense of loss.

    Nothing.

    Lu Qingyi returned the safe to its original place, slowly descended the wooden stairs which creaked under her weight.

    "Boyan, there is nothing," she said.

    Lu Qingyi gently hugged Xu Boyan from behind, her head resting against his back, her voice barely above a whisper.

    "I will help you find them."

    Xu Boyan remained still, his voice gentle and soft.

    He was determined to help Lu Qingyi find her biological parents.

    Lu Qingyi locked the front door, then headed to the graveyard. It appeared to have been neglected for a very long time, covered in wild grass.

    "Boyan, do you know how to use this?"

    Lu Qingyi took a hoe out of the trunk of her car. She held it for a moment, then turned to ask Xu Boyan.

    She had known how to use a hoe since she was a child, but Boyan had lived in Kyoto his whole life and had probably never seen one before.

    "I do. Sit in the car, I¡¯ll handle this,"

    Dr. Xu took the hoe from Lu Qingyi, opened the car door for her, and asked her to wait inside.

    He wouldn¡¯t impose hard work on his beloved. She only needed to be obedient and listen.

    How did the saying go? "I will earn money and provide for the family, and you just have to be beautiful."

    "Are you sure you can handle it?"

    Lu Qingyi examined Xu Boyan skeptically.

    Xu Boyan was dressed in a tailored suit, each move was that of a distinguished young master. He hardly looked like the type to do yard work.

    "You mustn¡¯t say a man can¡¯t do something, silly girl."

    Xu Boyan gently pinched Lu Qingyi¡¯s nose, and said with indulgence.

    Lu Qingyi: "..."

    Alright, then.

    Lu Qingyi waited in the car while Xu Boyan rolled up his sleeves and began pulling weeds from the grave.

    Her grandmother had not liked the city cemetery. She preferred the countryside fields and had asked to be buried not far from her home.

    "Done."

    After finishing, Xu Boyan placed the hoe back into the trunk of the car and spoke softly to Lu Qingyi.

    "You¡¯re soaked in sweat."

    Lu Qingyi took out a tissue from her bag and gently wiped the sweat from Xu Boyan¡¯s forehead.

    "Go see your grandmother."

    Xu Boyan took the joss paper and incense from under the bench and handed them to Lu Qingyi, slowly saying those words.

    "Okay."

    Lu Qingyi silently walked towards the short grave with the items in her hands.

    Xu Boyan remained where he was, watching Lu Qingyi without interrupting her. S§×arch* The Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Lu Qingyi gently patted the soil on the grave, crouched down, and lit a stick of incense sticking it into the ground in front of the grave.

    Using the light of the incense, she then lit the joss paper.

    "Grandma, are you doing well over there? Yiyi misses you."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s voice was incredibly soft, as if it may disperse with a single gust of wind.

    "Grandma, I¡¯m not Yao Meishu and Lu Yao¡¯s daughter, did you know that? Is there anything you didn¡¯t tell me?"

    "Grandma, Yiyi misses you."

    "Grandma, are you doing well over there?"

    "Grandma, I¡¯m in love now. His name is Xu Boyan. He is the young master of the Xu family from Kyoto. He treats me really well."

    "Grandma, don¡¯t worry about me over there, I have someone to take care of me."

    "Grandma, who am I really? Who are my parents? Why didn¡¯t you tell me?"

    "Grandma..."

    Kneeling in front of the grave, Lu Qingyi slowly began to speak. Each word, each sentence was spoken softly and gently.

    She really missed her grandmother very much. She raised her head to look at the sky and her eyes began to sting.

    She was truly sad.

    Suddenly, her hand was held by a warm, sturdy one. Xu Boyan looked down at her, gently wiped the tears from the corner of her eyes.

    "Don¡¯t cry, it hurts my heart."

    Xu Boyan knelt down beside her, with a voice so tender she could barely comprehend.

    Lu Qingyi said nothing as she looked at Boyan.

    "Hello, grandma. Nice to meet you. I¡¯m Xu Boyan, Qingyi¡¯s boyfriend."

    As Xu Boyan said these words, he glanced at Lu Qingyi, who met his gaze with her own.

    "You can rest assured that I will take good care of Qingyi. I¡¯ll do my best to make her happy every day."

    Xu Boyan knew that elders only wished for their grandchildren to live well and be happy every day.

    "Grandma, I will stay with Qingyi forever. I planned to get a marriage certificate with Qingyi when she turns twenty because I, Xu Boyan, choose her for life."

    Xu Boyan spoke seriously.

    "Xu Boyan..."

    Lu Qingyi felt a sting in her eyes again as tearing up involuntarily.

    She had met the right person.

    "Don¡¯t cry; it hurts my heart."

    Xu Boyan gently wiped the tears from Lu Qingyi¡¯s eyes. His voice was tender and sweet, filled with adoration.

    Lu Qingyi wanted to say okay, but she was choked up and unable to speak. She was just overwhelmed with emotion, on the verge of tears.

    "Boyan, let¡¯s go."

    After kneeling for a long time, and half of the joss stick had burned down, Lu Qingyi slowly stood up and gently rubbed her sore legs.

    "Okay."

    Xu Boyan stood up, supporting Lu Qingyi.

    "My grandma would have really liked you."

    Lu Qingyi looked up at the sky and slowly spoke, a hint of a smile appeared at the corner of her mouth.

    Xu Boyan was so good. If grandma was still around, she would have really liked him.

    "That¡¯s an honor."

    Xu Boyan smiled.

    Lu Qingyi looked at Xu Boyan, who was smiling sweetly. The happiness on his face was clear.

    They say a man¡¯s knees are precious and should not kneel easily. Xu Boyan was willing to kneel before the grave of her grandmother, and this made Lu Qingyi feel comforted and touched.

    "Boyan, hold my hand tight. Don¡¯t lose me, okay?"

    Lu Qingyi inserted her hand into Xu Boyan¡¯s and looked up at him.

 Chapter 242 You guys like shrimp, but Iâ€™m allergic to shrimp_1

    Chapter 242: 242 You guys like shrimp, but I¡¯m allergic to shrimp_1The future is so long and she has already decided to spend her life with Xu Boyan. She just didn¡¯t know if Xu Boyan would always hold her hand.

    "Kid, I won¡¯t let go of your hand."

    Xu Boyan held Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand with one hand and slowly raised the other to rub her head. His voice was filled with affection.

    Of course, he would not let go of his little girl¡¯s hand.

    "In the future, if there is anything, tell me, I will accompany you. Don¡¯t bear it silently alone, okay?"

    Lu Qingyi did not reply to his messages or return his calls for the past two days, he knew that Lu Qingyi was okay, but he was still very anxious.

    He was like an ant on a hot pot.

    He didn¡¯t know what Lu Qingyi had been doing during that time, and if she didn¡¯t want to say, he wouldn¡¯t ask.

    He just felt sorry for the girl, afraid that she was quietly bearing it all by herself.

    "Okay."

    Lu Qingyi gently nodded, but her heart was a little tangled.

    She can¡¯t tell Xu Boyan everything now, like the Falcon-related matters that she has to deal with herself.

    When Lu Qingyi and Xu Boyan arrived at the Lu Mansion, it was mealtime, and Lu Yao and Yao Meishu were eating dinner in the dining room.

    A full table of food, the shrimps on the table were particularly eye-catching.

    The door was not closed, so Lu Qingyi pushed it open and walked in.

    "Qingyi¡¯s back, sit and eat."

    Seeing Lu Qingyi, Lu Yao smiled and quickly got up to pull a chair open for her, deliberately ignoring Xu Boyan.

    "So, you want me to eat shrimp?"

    Lu Qingyi raised an eyebrow, looking at the food on the table, which was mostly seafood, and the shrimps were particularly tempting.

    She didn¡¯t like seafood and was allergic to shrimp. What was Lu Yao expecting her to eat?

    "The shrimp is really delicious...ah, I can ask Aunt Lin to prepare the dishes you like."

    Lu Yao¡¯s words were cut off halfway through, as he immediately changed his statement.

    Lu Qingyi had mentioned before that she was allergic to shrimp. How could he forget? Lu Yao patted his head in self-blame.

    "Do you know what I like?"

    Lu Qingyi stood still, her gaze at Lu Yao was full of mockery.

    She suddenly felt a bit relieved, she was not the child of Lu Yao and Yao Meishu.

    For nineteen years, she had believed Lu Yao and Yao Meishu to be her parents, it was a cold realization.

    Lu Yao was stunned, he really didn¡¯t know Lu Qingyi¡¯s preferences.

    "The little girl likes to eat White Rabbit cream candies, she likes green peppers and vegetables, doesn¡¯t like to eat a lot of meat, dislikes seafood, allergic to shrimp..."

    Xu Boyan held Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand as he spoke up.

    Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t like to eat meat but that didn¡¯t mean she didn¡¯t eat meat at all, she just preferred vegetables.

    Doesn¡¯t like seafood? Allergic to shrimp?

    Lu Yao lowered his gaze to the dishes on the table, his expression extremely regretful, it seemed that they were all things Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t like.

    "Stop chattering, you¡¯re disturbing my meal."

    When Lu Qingyi and Xu Boyan walked into the dining room, Yao Meishu showed no reaction at all. She continued eating elegantly.

    She suddenly slammed her chopsticks down on the table, her voice icy cold.

    She looked at Xu Boyan, disliking everything about him.

    "Meishu..."

    Lu Yao lightly furrowed his brows, shaking his head gently at Yao Meishu.

    "If you don¡¯t break up with him, don¡¯t come back."

    Yao Meishu stood up, fire blazing in her eyes as she glared at Xu Boyan.

    In her eyes, Xu Boyan was unrespectable and lowly.

    "This isn¡¯t my home. It wasn¡¯t before and it won¡¯t be in the future."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s eyes were filled with certainty, her gaze toward Yao Meishu was exceptionally cold.

    Where there are parents, there is home. Although she didn¡¯t want to admit before that this place was her home, there was no deny that Lu Yao and Yao Meishu lived here, so this place was home in name.

    But now, it really wasn¡¯t her home anymore.

    "Lu Qingyi, I¡¯m your mother."

    Yao Meishu looked at Lu Qingyi with furrowed brows, suppressing a surge of anger in her chest.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s words made her feel extremely uncomfortable.

    "You all like to eat shrimp, but I¡¯m allergic to shrimp."

    Lu Qingyi snickered, giving Yao Meishu a cold look.

    "Genes can also mutate."

    Lu Yao didn¡¯t understand what Lu Qingyi meant and slowly spoke up.

    He had no idea about the matter of Lu Qingyi not being his daughter, nor would he guess anything like that.

    "Gene mutation?"

    Lu Qingyi raised an eyebrow, her gaze fixed on Yao Meishu.

    The chance of a gene mutation happening was indeed possible in biology, but the probability was very small.

    She had previously always thought that was the reason and never doubted it. After all, looks could determine a lot of things.

    Just this face, which looked so much like Yao Meishu, she would never doubt her own identity.

    Yao Meishu¡¯s heart suddenly gave a lurch, her face showed a moment of panic, but she soon calmed down.

    "Are you blaming us for not loving you enough, or are you questioning your identity now? Would you like to think you might be the daughter of some prominent figure who got lost and was taken in by me?"

    Yao Meishu snorted lightly, her gaze was cold and devoid of warmth, but there was also a hint of complex emotions mixed in.

    "Qingyi, such situations happen only in novels."

    Lu Yao furrowed his brows, looking helpless.

    How could such a thing happen?

    "I don¡¯t know if I am the daughter of a prominent figure, but I, Lu Qingyi, am certain that I am not your, Yao Meishu¡¯s, daughter."

    Lu Qingyi gently curved her lips and spoke lightly.

    "What nonsense are you talking about?"

    Lu Yao chided.

    Yao Meishu froze, staring at Lu Qingyi, anxiously confirming if Lu Qingyi knew the truth.

    Xu Boyan took out several test reports and handed them to Lu Qingyi. Lu Qingyi took the reports and slammed them hard on the table.

    The reports had been stamped by Xu Boyan at the Kyoto Hospital.

    "This...how is this possible?"

    Lu Yao picked up the report from the table, he stepped back slightly and looked up at Lu Qingyi in disbelief.

    No blood relationship?

    How could this be?

    Lu Qingyi and he had no blood relationship, he looked at Yao Meishu, her expression appearing somewhat unnatural. S~ea??h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Even the relationship between Yao Meishu and Lu Qingyi, indicated they were not mother and daughter.

    How could this be?

    Lu Yao¡¯s gaze shifted between Yao Meishu and Lu Qingyi, he would rather believe Yao Meishu had been unfaithful than accept this result.

    Lu Qingyi had no relation to them whatsoever, yet Yao Meishu and Lu Qingyi looked so much alike.

    Why weren¡¯t they mother and daughter?

    Lu Qingyi lightly curved her lips, she spoke calmly: "Isn¡¯t it quite unbelievable?"

 Chapter 243 Yao Meishuâ€™s Sophistry_1

    Chapter 243: 243 Yao Meishu¡¯s Sophistry_1When she found out, she too had thought it to be incredibly unbelievable. She had previously doubted whether she was the daughter of Lu Yao, but she had never questioned her maternity to Yao Meishu.

    Lu Yao looked up at Yao Meishu and it seemed that he understood everything instantly.

    Yao Meishu was kind to Jiahao, so why couldn¡¯t she spare any love for Qingyi?

    Why did she demand Qingyi be sent away at birth?

    Why did she always show indifference to Qingyi, without a shred of warmth for her?

    Why...

    All of it, just because Qingyi was not her daughter, nor his daughter.

    "When did you start to suspect?"

    Yao Meishu took a deep breath to regain her composure.

    A truth that was hidden for almost twenty years was uncovered by Qingyi now.

    She thought no one would know about this after her mother passed away.

    Qingyi shouldn¡¯t have been born, let alone live in this world.

    "I didn¡¯t suspect."

    The expression in Qingyi¡¯s eyes was cold.

    Yes, she didn¡¯t suspect her identity, and discovered the secret unintentionally.

    "Meishu, what¡¯s going on?"

    Lu Yao looked at Yao Meishu, for the first time in his life, his gaze towards Yao Meishu was cold.

    "I¡¯ll explain later."

    Yao Meishu¡¯s heart skipped a beat, her heart suddenly tightened.

    She cared about Lu Yao. If not, she wouldn¡¯t have married him, wouldn¡¯t have done everything to marry him.

    "Who are my parents?"

    Qingyi gently closed her eyes and soberly asked.

    Yao Meishu knew, she knew everything.

    "I don¡¯t know."

    Yao Meishu took a deep breath. Her voice was chilling.

    Qingyi stared into Yao Meishu¡¯s eyes saying, "You know."

    "Whether you believe it or not, my answer is still ¡¯I don¡¯t know¡¯."

    Yao Meishu took out a tissue, wiped her mouth calmly, her facial expression remained unmoved.

    Qingyi let out a cold laugh: "Hmm."

    She didn¡¯t know?

    She didn¡¯t believe.

    "If you break up with him, I will arrange a marriage for you and I will tell you the details I know."

    Yao Meishu pulled out a chair and sat down. Unexpectedly, she began to speak. Her glance swept over Boyan, her dislike blatantly obvious.

    The young man was very handsome, but she didn¡¯t like handsome men.

    "In your dreams."

    Qingyi left these words behind, leading Boyan out of the room.

    "By the way, don¡¯t you want to see your son?"

    Opening the front door, Qingyi suddenly halted. She turned to glance at Yao Meishu before swiftly shutting the door behind her, disappearing from Yao Meishu and Lu Yao¡¯s sight.

    "What¡¯s going on?"

    Lu Yao was taken aback by Qingyi¡¯s words. He looked at Yao Meishu dubiously.

    "Lu, I really don¡¯t know anything. I remember when I was pregnant, the doctor revealed that I was carrying a girl, you were so happy then, and I too was very happy.

    But, but when she was born, she came with a target on her back. You know, I fainted after giving birth and when I woke, beside me laid a baby girl.

    I was petrified, I dare not say it. You also know how your parents looked down on me back then, just because of my upbringing. I was afraid.... afraid I had lost our son.

    I could only mistake Qingyi as my own daughter, but I just couldn¡¯t accept it, so for the cause of my postnatal depression, I asked you to send her away. I really didn¡¯t intend to... "

    All of a sudden, Yao Meishu knelt down, her eyes welling up with tears, she looked repentant.

    "I was wrong..."

    Yao Meishu¡¯s voice grew choking, her eyes brimming with tears.

    Lu Yao was stunned. He obviously believed Yao Meishu¡¯s words.

    In his eyes, Yao Meishu had always been the cool and detached Goddess. She rarely cries. Now that she was crying, she must be telling the truth.

    Back then, he fell for Yao Meishu because of her cold aura, which Qingyi has a resemblance to now.

    "It¡¯s okay, Qingyi said she knows where our son is."

    Lu Yao helped Yao Meishu up, his voice was gentle, there was no accusation in his words towards Yao Meishu.

    He believed Yao Meishu¡¯s words and trusted that she would not deceive him.

    "I¡¯ll give her a call."

    Yao Meishu quickly pulled out her phone from her pocket, and dialed Qingyi¡¯s number.

    "The number you dialed is on a call, please try again later..." Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    The familiar automated woman¡¯s voice repeated over and over. Yao Meishu put down her phone, she knew she must have been blocked by Qingyi.

    "Let me try calling her."

    Lu Yao sighed helplessly, took out his mobile phone from his pocket and dialed Qingyi¡¯s number, but as expected, Lu Yao was also blocked.

    "Forget it, I¡¯ll go to Kyoto in a few days and find Qingyi there."

    Lu Yao sighed lightly and put his phone on the table, speaking slowly.

    He knew that rushing out now wouldn¡¯t lead him to Qingyi, Qingyi wouldn¡¯t stay long in Jin City, she would still need to go back to school.

    He could only find time to visit Kyoto and look for Qingyi. He has to find his own son, after all, he is his flesh and blood.

    As for Qingyi... if she was willing to forgive them, he would consider Qingyi as his own daughter, and persuade Yao Meishu to be nicer to Qingyi.

    "Lu, I¡¯m sorry."

    Yao Meishu lowered her eyelids, looking regretful.

    "It¡¯s not your fault."

    Lu Yao gently patted Yao Meishu on the shoulder.

    Yao Meishu had fainted, it wasn¡¯t her fault, it was because he was too busy. He wasn¡¯t able to be by Yao Meishu¡¯s side when she was in labor.

    "It¡¯s my fault. I regret it so much now. Every time I see Qingyi, I think of our son, and I can¡¯t help losing my temper."

    Yao Meishu ferociously shook her head, her tears "ploshing" down, looking pitiful.

    She looked so very lovable.

    "Don¡¯t blame yourself, it¡¯s really not your fault. Let¡¯s take a walk outside after dinner, don¡¯t think too much, okay?"

    Lu Yao held Yao Meishu in his arms, his voice was gentle.

    Seeing Meishu¡¯s state, it broke his heart. Meishu always maintained a cold demeanor, when had she ever been like this?

    "Alright."

    Yao Meishu wrapped her arms around Lu Yao¡¯s waist, her eyes sparked with a glint.

    Her eyes, which appeared soft, weak, and pitiful, glowed with a hint of hatred when Lu Yao was not looking.

    Yes, right, it was hatred.

    She had always known that Lu Yao was attracted to her cold and detached persona, but was this her real character?

    Of course not, she thought this act she put on was rather exhausting.

 Chapter 244 Wen Wanyu and Wen Linyu meet_1

    Chapter 244: 244 Wen Wanyu and Wen Linyu meet_1After leaving the Lu Mansion, Lu Qingyi¡¯s mood was somewhat heavy, she didn¡¯t know how to describe her feelings.

    She didn¡¯t believe that finding her biological parents would somehow change her situation, she just felt upset.

    "You¡¯ll find out."

    Xu Boyan tightly held Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand, he gently assured her.

    He promised to help her find out the truth.

    "The events from nineteen years ago..."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s voice was laced with uncertainty.

    It had been a long time, and it seemed like some details had been deliberately erased.

    Lu Qingyi understood that Yao Meishu had initially known about her true identity, but she had deliberately concealed it.

    She was unable to uncover why Yao Meishu¡¯s son was taken away by Mr. Gu and Aunt Wen, or why she was adopted by Yao Meishu.

    What happened nineteen years ago might truly be a mystery.

    "I¡¯ve already placed an order to find the missing pieces, they won¡¯t be far from the truth."

    Xu Boyan wrapped his arm around Lu Qingyi¡¯s shoulder, slowly reassuring her.

    It seemed like he needed to accelerate the search for these missing pieces.

    "She might not be capable..."

    Lu Qingyi looked up into Xu Boyan¡¯s eyes and sighed softly.

    What could missing pieces do?

    They couldn¡¯t do anything at all.

    If the missing pieces could help, she would already know who her real parents were instead of being in this torment.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s words were laced with hesitation, there were things she wanted to say but she stopped herself.

    "Don¡¯t overthink it, I¡¯ll find a way."

    Xu Boyan kissed the top of Lu Qingyi¡¯s head, his voice tender.

    His top priority now was to help Lu Qingyi unravel her lineage, everything else was secondary.

    Lu Qingyi nodded, though, she did not hold much hope.

    ¡ª¡ª

    Wen Mansion.

    At the entrance stood a woman dressed in a traditional Chinese gown with naturally curly hair flowing down her shoulders, she exuded the aura of a refined lady.

    The woman was beautiful, still charming in her forties and excellently maintained.

    "Madam, the young master asked for you."

    A servant rushed over to notify her.

    "Hmm." The woman nodded and walked in, turning to the servant following her, "Why are you following me?"

    The woman questioned. S§×ar?h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "To ensure you don¡¯t get lost."

    The servant answered honestly.

    Wen Mansion was big and complex, it was easy for those unfamiliar to get lost in it.

    "I know my way around."

    The woman casually scanned the surroundings, speaking softly.

    Although a lot had changed over the years, she still remembered her way around the mansion. After all, it was the place she grew up in.

    Yes, the woman was Aunt Wen, Wen Linyu¡¯s aunt. Her full name was Wen Wanyu, which means a gentle girl.

    The servant tactfully retreated.

    "Auntie, what brings you back?"

    Wen Linyu was sitting in his wheelchair as usual, holding a fishing rod and fishing by the lake.

    He was facing away from Wen Wanyu. When he heard the sound of footsteps, he spoke.

    "I need a favor from you."

    Wen Wanyu took a deep breath, it was difficult for her to ask this.

    After leaving home for so many years and severing contact with her family, she returned just to ask her nephew for a favor.

    Indeed, it was hard for her to ask.

    "Auntie, your life is going well, peaceful and joyful, and still, there are problems?"

    Wen Linyu didn¡¯t turn around. He slightly raised the corner of his lips, his words filled with sarcasm.

    Wen Wanyu had always known the kind of person he was. He didn¡¯t need to fake gentleness in front of her.

    "Give me a straightforward answer."

    Wen Wanyu was a person who valued her dignity a lot, even when pleading Wen Linyu, she has to maintain her dignity.

    To help or not, it can be solved with just one sentence.

    A mockery?

    Sorry, she had no tolerance for such humiliation.

    "Auntie, how can I help if you don¡¯t tell me?"

    Wen Linyu put down his fishing rod, slowly turned his wheelchair around with a gentle smile on his lips.

    "About Yansi."

    Wen Wanyu didn¡¯t directly state her problem, she gave an ambiguous answer.

    "Gu Yansi? What, have his real parents found him?"

    Wen Linyu raised the corner of his lips, looking at Wen Wanyu with a smile that was more mocking than genuine.

    Gu Yansi was not Wen Wanyu¡¯s son, this was something that he was very clear about.

    He was quite curious about why Wen Wanyu would rather adopt someone else¡¯s child than have her own?

    Wen Wanyu stayed silent.

    "Did the child you raised for so long turn into an ingrate? Now, he wants to follow his biological parents and begins to despise you for just being a restaurant owner?"

    Wen Linyu looked at Wen Wanyu, his eyes showing a mocking smile, his tone clear with ridicule.

    Yes, mockery.

    He remembered how he used to be so attached to Aunt Wen. He was only six when she left, he didn¡¯t want her to go, but she left anyway.

    Fleeing for so many years without ever stepping foot in Wen Mansion again, as if she had decided to sever all ties with this home.

    His father once told Auntie Wen not to come back, although he knew it was out of anger because his father was so fond of his younger sister.

    "Wen Linyu, watch your attitude. If you don¡¯t want to help, just say so directly."

    Wen Wanyu frowned slightly. She once was the little princess of the Wen family. Even though she had been away for many years, that princess-like aura was still there.

    She has been living peacefully for so long, however, the arrogance that inherently exudes from her hasn¡¯t changed. The habits nurtured since childhood are indeed hard to change.

    "Auntie, I didn¡¯t say I won¡¯t help."

    Wen Linyu¡¯s eyes showed a smile.

    "Come back. Don¡¯t forget, I¡¯m disabled. The Wen family won¡¯t flourish under me."

    Wen Linyu stared at Wen Wanyu and spoke softly.

    He was only interested in Lu Qingyi. As for the inheritance, he had neither the interest nor the mood to manage.

    Giving it to outsiders would be much better than giving it to his own aunt, even though he didn¡¯t like Wen Wanyu very much.

    "You want me to divorce so I can return and inherit the family property?"

    Wen Wanyu suddenly laughed. She lightly covered her lips, her smile not reaching her eyes.

    Wen Linyu had visited the Happy Hot Pot many times, each time he advised her to divorce Mr. Gu.

    Wen Wanyu knew that Wen Linyu didn¡¯t like Mr. Gu, not one bit.

    "Your son is not your biological child. Don¡¯t you think you¡¯ll have a better life if you come back? A dignified mathematics graduate from Hardrick, is this the best you have? Huh."

    Wen Linyu chuckled coldly, his words were full of mockery.

    He looked at his well-bred aunt who had settled down with such a man and was running a small hot pot restaurant.

    Wen Linyu really didn¡¯t know what Wen Wanyu was after.

 Chapter 245 Wen Linyu: She will be mine sooner or later _1

    Chapter 245: 245 Wen Linyu: She will be mine sooner or later _1"A simple happiness, Linyu, that¡¯s what I strive for. You wouldn¡¯t understand since you¡¯ve never fallen for someone."

    Wen Wanyu pulls out a chair to sit down, then slowly begins to speak.

    Why would she open a small, modestly profitable hot pot restaurant?

    Because of love.

    As long as two people can be together, no matter what they do, and no matter they are poor or rich, she would feel particularly happy.

    Love is like a poppy flower, once you fall in, it¡¯s really hard to get out.

    "I have."

    Wen Linyu suddenly lifts his eyes to look at Wen Wanyu, but he¡¯s actually thinking about Lu Qingyi.

    The girl who makes his heart race.

    "I only have one condition, as long as you agree, I can help you with your matter."

    Wen Linyu propped his hands on his wheelchair, slowly spoke out, his voice was especially gentle.

    He didn¡¯t know what Wen Wanyu wanted him to do, but right now, his mind was dominated by one thought.

    "Speak."

    Wen Wanyu looks at Wen Linyu with a slightly puzzled expression.

    "I¡¯m in love with a girl."

    Wen Linyu gently closes his eyes, a soft smile spreading across his face.

    The kind of smile that exclusively appeared when he thought of Lu Qingyi.

    "Your leg..."

    Wen Wanyu lowers her eyes to look at Wen Linyu¡¯s legs, her eyes flash faintly. She thought Wen Linyu would talk about the treatment for his legs.

    Wen Linyu: "It has nothing to do with my legs."

    The heartless woman could heal his legs, it¡¯s just that he had always refused treatment.

    He thought he could keep Lu Qingyi by his side with his injured legs, but he never expected that Lu Qingyi ultimately didn¡¯t want to see him anymore.

    Wen Wanyu looks at Wen Linyu in silence.

    "She has a boyfriend, and I want them to break up. I want her to willingly be with me."

    Wen Linyu clenches his fists tightly, slowly articulating his words.

    Wen Wanyu: "...."

    She gently frowns at Wen Linyu, disapproving of his approach.

    Breaking someone up is inherently immoral, two people in love have done nothing wrong.

    "Hard-pressed love is not sweet. Even if they break up, she won¡¯t take a liking to you." S~ea??h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Wen Wanyu speaks truthfully. She does not know who the girl Wen Linyu likes is. She knows that she might be really capable of breaking someone up, but she has no way of making someone fall for Wen Linyu and willingly be with him.

    Wen Linyu says, "She does like me."

    Wen Wanyu: "...."

    She gives Wen Linyu a meaningful glance but does not say a word.

    "She¡¯s shown me warmth, for someone so cold."

    Wen Linyu¡¯s lips curl up slightly, his voice brimming with tenderness.

    Yes, Lu Qingyi was once warm to him, unlike now, cold as ice. Back then, she had a bit of human emotion.

    Wen Wanyu only looks at Wen Linyu in silence. Having experienced it, she understands many things clearly.

    "Who is she?"

    After a long while, Wen Wanyu finally asks.

    The people of the Wen family are all devoted, both men and women. Her brother is also dedicated and faithful to her sister-in-law.

    Wen Linyu, he probably loved the wrong person. Falling in love with someone who doesn¡¯t love him back, it¡¯s quite sad.

    "Lu Qingyi, a very beautiful girl."

    When he mentions Lu Qingyi, a broad smile spreads across Wen Linyu¡¯s face.

    When you love someone, even mentioning her name brings joy.

    Wen Wanyu: "...."

    Lu Qingyi?

    Could it be the same girl she knows?

    "Xu Boyan¡¯s girlfriend?"

    Wen Wanyu slowly lifts her eyes to look at Wen Linyu as she inquires.

    "You know her?"

    A look of surprise flashes across Wen Linyu¡¯s face as he looks at Wen Wanyu.

    Wen Wanyu has secluded herself in the "Happy Hot Pot" for many years, seemingly shutting out a lot of news.

    How come she knows about Xu Boyan and Lu Qingyi?

    "Linyu, this is the time you should let go."

    Wen Wanyu speaks slowly. She has seen the affectionate demeanor of Xu Boyan and Lu Qingyi, a love that deep couldn¡¯t be wrecked.

    Lu Qingyi, a girl so aloof, was not a passionate individual. Even if she and Xu Boyan were to break up one day, her heart would not switch to Wen Linyu.

    She could tell, Wen Linyu¡¯s stubbornness wouldn¡¯t change anything.

    "I met her first, and it¡¯s because I tried to save her that I¡¯m now in a wheelchair, she¡¯s also been kind to me. If it weren¡¯t for Xu Boyan, she would eventually be mine."

    Wen Linyu picks up a glass on the table and smashes it violently onto the ground, his expression somewhat fierce.

    That¡¯s right, Lu Qingyi is his, how could Xu Boyan take advantage of this?

    "Your leg was injured because of Qingyi?"

    Wen Wanyu looks at Wen Linyu in surprise, her eyebrows furrowing subtly.

    She knew about Wen Linyu¡¯s leg injury before and even visited him in the hospital. When she asked Wen Linyu about his leg, he didn¡¯t say a word.

    She also asked Wen Bo, but he just shook his head at her. She didn¡¯t expect Wen Linyu and Lu Qingyi to have such a connection.

    "Yes."

    Wen Linyu let out a soft chuckle, closing his eyes, his mind filled with images of Lu Qingyi¡¯s cold face.

    He couldn¡¯t forget.

    He thought his persistence would echo back, but it turned out to be just him who couldn¡¯t forget. There was no echo from Lu Qingyi.

    "Enough about me, what business do you have with me?"

    When Wen Linyu opens his eyes, he quickly changes the subject and the smile on his face disappears.

    Talking about Lu Qingyi makes him realise how long it¡¯s been since he¡¯s seen her.

    The gentle Wen Linyu was nothing but a grinning tiger in Lu Qingyi¡¯s eyes.

    "Have... some tea."

    Wen Bo brings out the tea, filling a cup for Wen Wanyu.

    He was about to call Wen Wanyu but felt it might be inappropriate, so he stopped himself.

    "Thank you, Wen Bo."

    Wen Wanyu nods at Wen Bo, then lifts the tea cup, takes a gentle sip and slowly utters a name, "Ruan Qingyang."

    She clearly utters this name.

    "You need my help with a dead person?"

    Wen Linyu raises an eyebrow at Wen Wanyu, his face showing a hint of a smile.

    Of course, he knows Ruan Qingyang, Wen Wanyu¡¯s best friend who used to visit the Wen Mansion frequently.

    A woman who died nineteen years ago, what could he possibly do to help?

    "Help me find out what happened to her in the hospital all those years ago."

    Wen Wanyu lowers her eyes, looking at the tea cup on the table, her expression filled with sorrow.

    She hasn¡¯t looked into Ruan Qingyang¡¯s situation, assuming things were as they seemed, but something unexpected had occurred in the middle of it all.

    Gu Yansi is not Ruan Qingyang¡¯s son, but she thought he was.

    Wen Linyu raises an eyebrow, a sarcastic smile playing at the corners of his mouth: "Something that happened nineteen years ago..."

 Chapter 246 Lu Qingyiâ€™s thighs are very thick_1

    Chapter 246: 246 Lu Qingyi¡¯s thighs are very thick_1It had been a long time, was it possible for them to investigate and find out the truth now? If he remembered correctly, Ruan Qingyang was a medical doctor with a high position, and they were notably good at maintaining confidentiality.

    Ruan Qingyang had passed away many years ago, this would definitely make the investigation difficult.

    "Linyu, you can help Auntie find out, right?"

    Wen Wanyu stood up, slowly beginning to speak.

    She had always been particularly focused on Ruan Qingyang¡¯s affairs, she wanted to unravel the truth.

    Gu Yansi was undoubtedly Ruan Qingyang¡¯s child, yet why had such a discrepancy occurred?

    "Auntie, this matter is extremely complex. I suggest you hire someone from the Hacker League to investigate," Wen Linyu fell into thought for a moment before proposing.

    He wasn¡¯t an expert at such matters, and his resources were also limited.

    "Blank from the Hacker League doesn¡¯t take assignments."

    Wen Wanyu slowly shook her head, if she could have relied on Blank, she would not have needed to turn to Wen Linyu.

    "Auntie, she was just your best friend, not your parent or sibling to whom you share a blood bond."

    Wen Linyu clenched a paper cup tightly, causing the veins on his hand to pop. His gaze at Wen Wanyu was somewhat malicious.

    Yes, it was malicious.

    Wen Wanyu had sacrificed a lot for Ruan Qingyang who was just her best friend. When Wen Wanyu left the Wen Mansion it wasn¡¯t entirely due to Mr. Gu, part of the reason was Ruan Qingyang.

    Wen Wanyu treated Ruan Qingyang even better than him, Wen Linyu, who was her blood-related nephew.

    "Yes, she was my best friend."

    Wen Wanyu adjusted her chair, and after speaking softly, she turned to leave.

    ¡¯Best friend¡¯ is an extremely crucial term to women.

    She was even ready to do whatever it took for her best friend, no matter what. Because in her heart, Ruan Qingyang was incredibly important.

    ¡ª¡ª

    Lu Qingyi was sprawled out on the sofa, typing away on her laptop with her fingers flying over the keyboard.

    Li Xiyi meanwhile was lazing on the sofa with snacks in one hand, and a remote in the other, leisurely binging a television series.

    The two presented a stark contrast - Lu Qingyi buried in work, and Li Xiyi relaxing.

    "Damn it, Lu Qingyi, I¡¯m hungry."

    Li Xiyi rubbed her flat stomach, looking pitifully at Lu Qingyi.

    She¡¯d been there for a while now, and she hadn¡¯t ever seen Lu Qingyi step inside the kitchen. Before, Lu Qingyi seemed to enjoy cooking.

    "Order takeaway."

    Lu Qingyi, without raising her head, continued to type away.

    "Eating takeaways all the time isn¡¯t good for your health."

    Li Xiyi stated plainly, as if it were a matter of fact.

    Lu Qingyi: "Have Qiu Long get it."

    Qiu Long had been following Lu Qingyi around. Even though he was a little unwilling, he felt that he had no choice.

    He was staying in Xu Boyan¡¯s villa and could come over at a moment¡¯s notice.

    Li Xiyi: "..."

    That wasn¡¯t what she meant.

    She just wanted to eat the food cooked by Lu Qingyi. She craved its taste.

    She had been yearning for the taste for so long, yet Lu Qingyi wouldn¡¯t even step into the kitchen anymore.

    "If I go grocery shopping, can¡¯t you cook a dish for me?"

    Li Xiyi took a deep breath and voiced her thoughts.

    Damn, she had to spell it out so clearly.

    Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t even lift her head, "OK, deal."

    Li Xiyi walked over to the refrigerator, opened it to find it empty and shot a helpless look at Lu Qingyi.

    Absolute emptiness.

    Not a thing inside.

    She remembered Lu Qingyi always liked to keep her fridge stocked, regardless of where she was living.

    "Miss Lu, Mr. Xu invites you over for dinner, Miss Li, you¡¯re invited too."

    The villa¡¯s door was suddenly pushed open as Qiu Long walked in. He spoke slowly, his voice somewhat cold.

    "Hey, does he have a housekeeper over there?"

    Li Xiyi stood up as she asked her question.

    She also wanted to hire a housekeeper, but unfortunately, Lu Qingyi enjoyed her solitude too much to allow strangers in.

    Qiu Long: "No."

    Xu Boyan was also the type who enjoyed solitude, so naturally, he wouldn¡¯t hire a housekeeper.

    Li Xiyi: "..."

    So they were still going to eat takeaway?

    Li Xiyi never imagined that Xu Boyan could cook.

    "Let¡¯s go."

    Lu Qingyun folded her laptop, tucking it under her arm, slowly standing up.

    Li Xiyi glared at Lu Qingyi: "..."

    Fuck, she¡¯d been talking to Lu Qingyi but was consistently ignored. Now, just because Qiu Long came over, Lu Qingyi immediately got up.

    So love really does fade, doesn¡¯t it?

    Lu Qingyi really was fair weather after all.

    "I don¡¯t want takeaway anymore."

    Li Xiyi poked Lu Qingyi as she whispered.

    "No one is asking you to have takeaway."

    Lu Qingyi gave Li Xiyi a quick glance.

    It seemed like she had never asked Li Xiyi to have takeaway.

    The moment they walked into Xu Boyan¡¯s villa, they were greeted with the tantalizing aroma of food. Li Xiyi took a deep inhale.

    So fragrant.

    The aroma was coming from the kitchen, which made Li Xiyi a bit surprised.

    "Little friends, let¡¯s wash up and dine."

    Xu Boyan walked out of the kitchen wearing an apron, holding a plate of dishes. His smile for Lu Qingyi was exceptionally soft.

    Damn.

    Li Xiyi gaped at Xu Boyan. Xu Boyan cooking was simply magical. If not for her witnessing it, she could not have believed it. sea??h th§× ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    The glare in Qiu Long¡¯s eyes was fixed on Lu Qingyi, holding some resentment. For one, Xu Boyan was high above, yet he had stepped into the kitchen because of a woman.

    Vixen.

    That was the first thing that came into Qiu Long¡¯s mind.

    "Li Xiyi, my friend."

    Lu Qingyi introduced Li Xiyi to Xu Boyan, who knew about Li Xiyi because she stayed in Lu Qingyi¡¯s villa.

    But they had never officially met.

    "Mr. Xu... it¡¯s an honor to meet you."

    Li Xiyi immediately straightened up, her voice loud and clear.

    Finally, she formally met this big shot. She suddenly felt extremely excited.

    That was Xu Boyan, a person many desired to meet yet couldn¡¯t. Yet, she, Li Xiyi, had now met him.

    Lu Qingyi: "..."

    She looked at Li Xiyi as though she was an idiot.

    "Yes."

    Xu Boyan nodded at Li Xiyi, then turned to walk back into the kitchen to bring the remaining dishes to the table.

    Treating his little friend¡¯s friend with courtesy was only right, at the very least he wouldn¡¯t ignore her.

    "Damn, Lu Qingyi, now I understand why you never even stepped into the kitchen."

    Seeing this side of Xu Boyan, Li Xiyi suddenly had an epiphany.

    Not only had Lu Qingyi tamed the big shot, she had even had him enslaved.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s influence was becoming increasingly impressive. As long as she clung onto Lu Qingyi, she could swagger around Kyoto without a care.

    Already having a Lu Qingyi was formidable enough-- adding a Xu Boyan was simply invincible.

 Chapter 247 Want to Eat, Then Donâ€™t Talk_1

    Chapter 247: 247 Want to Eat, Then Don¡¯t Talk_1"If you want to eat, then don¡¯t speak."

    Lu Qingyi cast a casual glance at Li Xiyi, her tone slightly cold.

    Li Xiyi mooched off the food prepared by Xu Boyan; that was something Li Xiyi found quite annoying.

    It just irked her.

    Li Xiyi: "..."

    Well, the child¡¯s loyalties were clearly elsewhere now. They had been friends for so many years, what happened to sisters before misters?

    All of that seemed to be gone now.

    "Kid, eat up, I have some stuff to deal with."

    Xu Boyan placed all the dishes on the table. He removed his apron and wiped his hands with a tissue.

    Despite his numerous commitments, he was mindful of the child¡¯s mealtimse.

    He could not leave her hungry, make her rely on take-outs every day, or have her cook for herself.

    He was responsible for spoiling this child, spoiling her to an unimaginable extent.

    "What are you busy with? I can help." sea??h th§× Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Lu Qingyi set down her chopsticks and stood up, offering her help.

    While she had a lot on her plate too, she had put those tasks aside temporarily since she was on a break. Seeing how busy Xu Boyan was these days, she truly wanted to lend him a hand.

    "It¡¯s nothing major. You eating well is the best help you can give."

    Xu Boyan gently rubbed Lu Qingyi¡¯s head, speaking to her softly.

    He could not bear the thought of Lu Qingyi toiling for him.

    "Don¡¯t overwork yourself."

    Lu Qingyi delivered that statement and sat back down.

    "My God, the two of you are so lovey-dovey, I feel like I am becoming the invisible person in the room."

    Li Xiyi atrociously poked at the rice in her bowl. Her gaze towards Lu Qingyi was especially cutting, almost as if she wanted to swallow Lu Qingyi whole.

    Yes, she genuinely wished she could devour her!

    The old Lu Qingyi was not like this. The current Lu Qingyi had shockingly undergone a transformation.

    Alas, the power of love was indeed formidable, to have transformed the cold-hearted goddess into a gentle princess.

    "If you don¡¯t want to eat, you can leave."

    Lu Qingyi indifferently glanced over at Li Xiyi and swept the plate of green chili peppers sitting in front of her closer to herself. Her tone was rather icy.

    Green chili peppers, they were her absolute favourite.

    Li Xiyi: "..."

    Dammit, really?

    "If you want to eat, then finish your meal and wash the dishes."

    Lu Qingyi casually looked at Li Xiyi and bluntly said this.

    Li Xiyi: "..."

    Dammit, so ruthless.

    "Oh come on, Qingyi, we¡¯ve known each other for so long, right?"

    Li Xiyi put a piece of meat into her mouth, chewed it for a while, only then she slowly asked out her question.

    She looked straight into Lu Qingyi¡¯s eyes, which were filled to the brim with hopeful anticipation.

    "Do we know each other?"

    Lu Qingyi teasingly raised her eyebrow. The casual and dismissive tone she used left no room for jesting.

    Li Xiyi: "..."

    Alright, I see.

    Indeed, Lu Qingyi was still the cold-hearted and indifferent person she had always been.

    "Qiu Long, can you wash the dishes later?"

    Li Xiyi then shifted her attention to Qiu Long. She blinked at him and made a suggestion.

    She really did not want to wash the dishes, oh come on.

    All she wanted to do was eat to her heart¡¯s content, then lie back down on the bed and have a good sleep.

    Wake up naturally the next day, and again, have a beautiful day.

    Taking a glimpse at the dining table, Qiu Long slowly responded, "I can¡¯t."

    Apparently, he can¡¯t. As a burly man, he hadn¡¯t done such chores before. And being fragile items as they were, dishes might break easily in his hands.

    And he was genuinely curious about how Xu Boyan could handle these tasks.

    He never knew Xu Boyan, a decisive killer, was capable of doing chores. And the crucial part was that he could cook too.

    Li Xiyi: "..."

    "I¡¯m not a maid."

    As Li Xiyi¡¯s eyes underwent a sudden change, Qiu Long added.

    "Quit loafing around, if you don¡¯t want to eat then fuck off."

    Lu Qingyi pulled out a napkin, wiped the corner of her mouth, then slowly stood up. From her elevated position, she stared down at Li Xiyi.

    Eating the food cooked by her boyfriend had already annoyed her, cropping up with excuses to not wash the dishes only further added to her irritation.

    "Qingyi, be gentle, girls should be gentle."

    Li Xiyi gave a few dry laughs. She touched her nose and said.

    Lu Qingyi gave Li Xiyi a cold look, then walked straight out of Xu Boyan¡¯s villa.

    There were more matters that required her attention.

    Li Xiyi: "..."

    Alright.

    - - -

    "Lu Qingyi, long time no see."

    Ye Chenxuan, who held a water jug, watched Lu Qingyi walk out from the villa. He was slightly stunned before advancing to greet her.

    "Hmm."

    Lu Qingyi nodded.

    "Are you happy now?"

    Ye Chenxuan studied Lu Qingyi from head to toe before posing his question.

    Even though he didn¡¯t know much about Xu Boyan¡¯s identity, he believed that the man wasn¡¯t average. He certainly wasn¡¯t an ordinary person.

    Perhaps he was a spoiled son of a wealthy family.

    Wealth, it was probably the dream of many girls. He wondered how Lu Qingyi was doing now.

    Lu Qingyi simply glanced at Ye Chenxuan and then fell silent.

    "I¡¯m asking on behalf of my sister."

    Ye Chenxuan suddenly felt quite embarrassed. He touched his nose and said.

    Maybe he and Lu Qingyi weren¡¯t really that close.

    In Lu Qingyi¡¯s eyes, he may have just turned into a stranger.

    "Miss Lu, your milk."

    Qiu Long came out with a cup of hot milk in his hand. He shouted when he saw Lu Qingyi.

    Xu Boyan had instructed him to ensure that Lu Qingyi drinks a cup of hot milk after a full meal, since it was her habit.

    Despite his unwillingness, he had to obey Xu Boyan¡¯s orders.

    "Miss Lu, who is he?"

    Qiu Long looked dangerous when his gaze fell upon Ye Chenxuan.

    Imagining what might be going on in his mind.

    Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t really like Xu Boyan and was only interested in his wealth - on the one hand making use of Xu Boyan¡¯s money while dating another man of her age on the other.

    "Probably a classmate."

    Lu Qingyi nonchalantly accepted the milk in Qiu Long¡¯s hand and answered in a vague way.

    Originally, she wanted to say that they weren¡¯t acquainted or close, but that would have made things very awkward for Ye Chenxuan.

    "Miss Lu, you must not cross Mr. Xu."

    Qiu Long furrowed his brow, speaking in an earnest tone.

    The man before him was the same age as Lu Qingyi, and from his eyes, it became clear that he harbored a deep affection for her.

    Lu Qingyi: "..."

    Ye Chenxuan: "..."

    What the hell?

    "What do you mean?"

    Lu Qingyi raised her chin, laughing coldly.

    It was quite amusing; she found that the people around Xu Boyan tended to dislike her initially.

    Could it be that they were in love with Xu Boyan and ended up feeling jealous because she got him first?

    "Miss Lu, it is precisely what it sounds like."

    Qiu Long paused for a moment. He did not fear Lu Qingyi¡¯s stare. In fact, he felt that it was inappropriate for her to have such a demeanor.

 Chapter 248 She is the Aristocracy_1

    Chapter 248: 248 She is the Aristocracy_1"It¡¯s really funny, the people around Xu Boyan seem to have a particularly big problem with my existence."

    Lu Qingyi kicked a pebble under her foot, her mood getting a little irritated.

    Even her gaze towards Qiu Long was starting to get annoyed.

    "Lu Qingyi, wealthy families are very complicated."

    Ye Chenxuan¡¯s eyes moved between Lu Qingyi and Qiu Long as he slowly spoke.

    Was Lu Qingyi not living well?

    Ye Chenxuan had some doubts in his mind.

    Lu Qingyi gave Ye Chenxuan a cold glance.

    A complicated wealthy family?

    Qiu Long felt as if he had figured something out.

    Lu Qingyi just liked Xu Boyan¡¯s money.

    "Miss Lu, I hope you won¡¯t do anything to let down Mr. Xu."

    Qiu Long repeated this sentence, his brows gently furrowing.

    "Get lost."

    Lu Qingyi reached the peak of her agitation and pulled a stack of bank cards from her pocket, throwing them in Qiu Long¡¯s face, then turned and walked away.

    Qiu Long stood baffled on the spot, looking blankly at the bank cards that had fallen on the ground.

    Did Xu Boyan give Lu Qingyi so many cards?

    That was the first thought in Qiu Long¡¯s mind.

    Watching Lu Qingyi leave, Ye Chenxuan silently followed her.

    "Damn, the boss really is different, even daring to throw bank cards around."

    When Li Xiyi opened the door, she happened to see Lu Qingyi throwing bank cards, she patted her chest and said.

    Lu Qingyi, this rich woman, had so many assets in her hands that she could afford to throw bank cards around casually.

    "These are Mr. Xu¡¯s."

    Qiu Long picked up all the bank cards from the ground and spoke.

    "Are you crazy?"

    Li Xiyi snatched the bank cards out of Qiu Long¡¯s hand, looking at him as if he was an idiot.

    Tsk, Lu Qingyi¡¯s face really has no credibility, nobody recognizes that she¡¯s a boss.

    Yeah, the first time she saw Lu Qingyi, she was almost scared to death. A young girl in her teens was so impressive. It was just beyond belief.

    "These are yours, Mr. Xu?"

    Li Xiyi randomly drew a card from the stack, and on it were printed the letters "LQY".

    Qiu Long: "..."

    "Look at this one."

    Li Xiyi took out another card and flipped it over for Qiu Long to see. On the back of the card was engraved the name "Lu Qingyi".

    Qiu Long: "..."

    "And these."

    Li Xiyi pointed to the letters and names on the cards for Qiu Long to see. Each one was marked with "LQY" or "Lu Qingyi" without exception.

    Lu Qingyi had a habit of marking her own things.

    Qiu Long: "..."

    He was completely stunned. Could these actually belong to Lu Qingyi?

    "My Qingyi doesn¡¯t lack for money, who would she look down upon?"

    With her arms crossed, Li Xiyi gave Qiu Long a cold look.

    She¡¯d noticed a long time ago that Xu Boyan really liked Lu Qingyi and was particularly good to her, but Xu Boyan¡¯s subordinates were more or less somewhat hostile to Lu Qingyi.

    She wondered how those stupid people would change their attitudes once they realized who Lu Qingyi really was.

    "If you¡¯re not happy, you can get the hell out. My Qingyi doesn¡¯t need anyone¡¯s protection. If there¡¯s really any danger, it¡¯s still a question of who would protect whom."

    Li Xiyi sneered and gave Qiu Long a hard push with her hand. She then walked towards Lu Qingyi¡¯s villa.

    "If they reject you, why are you still with him?"

    Ye Chenxuan caught up with Lu Qingyi¡¯s steps and asked, panting.

    Lu Qingyi wasn¡¯t the type to tolerate wrongdoing. That man¡¯s attitude towards her was so cold today, and he even had doubts about her. Why would Lu Qingyi still be with Xu Boyan?

    "Mind your own business."

    Lu Qingyi stopped in her tracks, sparing Ye Chenxuan a significant glance.

    Ye Chenxuan: "I just want to look out for you."

    "You¡¯ve got the wrong person."

    Lu Qingyi gave a cold laugh.

    Ye Chenxuan was known to have a crush on Lu Jiayue. Why not look out for Jiayue instead of butting into her business?

    Ye Chenxuan went silent.

    "Lu Jiayue is at Beijing University. If you can¡¯t afford the fare, I¡¯ll cover it."

    Lu Qingyi pulled out a stack of red banknotes from her pocket, slapped them into Ye Chenxuan¡¯s chest, her tone ice-cold.

    Ye Chenxuan was stupefied. He looked at the money in his hands. By the time he looked up to find Lu Qingyi, she had already disappeared from sight.

    "You can¡¯t have her, and frankly, you¡¯re not good enough for her."

    Li Xiyi, arms folded, slowly sauntered over, looking at Ye Chenxuan with a smirk.

    Such a shame, a young heartthrob.

    Another hopeless romantic, liking Lu Qingyi is a mistake.

    No one¡¯s suggesting Lu Qingyi isn¡¯t worth liking, it¡¯s just that liking Lu Qingyi leads nowhere. Except, of course, in the case of Xu Boyan.

    "Give it up, OK?"

    Li Xiyi advised Ye Chenxuan in a big-sisterly tone.

    To love Lu Qingyi would lead to nowhere.

    His status? Definitely not good enough for Lu Qingyi. It¡¯s like a toad lusting after swan meat.

    "I ..."

    Ye Chenxuan looked at this woman who¡¯d suddenly appeared. He was about to speak.

    "I don¡¯t know about high society, but I do know Lu Qingyi is a part of it."

    Li Xiyi interrupted Ye Chenxuan, her gaze resting on him, full of curiosity.

    Yes, Lu Qingyi is high society herself. She has more money than she knows what to do with. If she wasn¡¯t truly in love with Xu Boyan, why would she be with him?

    "What do you mean?"

    Ye Chenxuan was puzzled.

    "Li Xiyi, if you¡¯re not coming in, then get lost."

    The villa door suddenly swung open. Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand was on the doorknob, her voice as cold as ice.

    She squinted at Ye Chenxuan and Li Xiyi.

    "Damn it, Lu Qingyi, can¡¯t you be a bit nicer?"

    Li Xiyi took a deep breath, forcing a smile at Lu Qingyi.

    Such a harsh, cold woman, and yet she was wanted.

    "Goodbye."

    With a loud bang, the door was slammed shut by Lu Qingyi.

    Li Xiyi: "..."

    A group of crows flew over Li Xiyi¡¯s head.

    Damn, she really was ruthless.

    "Lu Qingyi, why isn¡¯t she attending class?"

    Ye Chenxuan had been keeping tabs on Lu Qingyi. He turned to ask Li Xiyi.

    The woman standing in front of him must be Lu Qingyi¡¯s friend, right?

    "Bro, don¡¯t hold out hope for Lu Qingyi. You¡¯re not in her league. Sometimes, giving up is the best option."

    Li Xiyi lightly patted Ye Chenxuan¡¯s shoulder as she spoke.

    She had a sudden sense of nostalgia. She too had once quietly admired someone in her youth.

    Yes, sometimes giving up really is the best option.

    Li Xiyi tried to turn the door handle. It was locked.

    Damn, was she really locked out? Did Lu Qingyi have no decency?

    "Lu Qingyi!"

    Li Xiyi pounded on the door, calling out testily.

    Apart from the heavy thuds, there was no sound from inside. sea??h th§× N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Are you serious?

 Chapter 249 Lun Boyan: More amazing than you imagine_1

    Chapter 249: 249 Lun Boyan: More amazing than you imagine_1"Stop babbling nonsense."

    The front door was suddenly flung open, momentarily catching Li Xiyi off guard and causing her to fall in. Lu Qingyi stepped back as Li Xiyi crashed onto the floor.

    "Damn."

    Her forehead was throbbing from the impact. Rubbing the swelling bruise, she uttered a curse under her breath.

    The pain was killing her.

    Lu Qingyi really had no conscience at all; she had been too careless.

    "Non-related people should be disregarded."

    Leaning against the doorframe, Lu Qingyi crossed her arms and looked coldly at Li Xiyi, totally unmoved by the fact that she had just tripped. sea??h th§× N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "You¡¯re a heartless woman."

    Li Xiyi picked herself up from the ground, rubbing her forehead.

    Lu Qingyi was not someone who was oblivious to emotions. If Ye Chenxuan was attracted to her, she would definitely know it.

    But Lu Qingyi just didn¡¯t want to entertain him.

    Ye Chenxuan probably had no idea, despite his strong feelings for Lu Qingyi, that in her eyes, he was just a non-related person.

    "I¡¯m not as sentimental as you."

    Lu Qingyi curved her lips upwards, her words tinged with a cold tone.

    Li Xiyi: "..."

    Well, Lu Qingyi was indirectly commenting on her personal life now.

    ----

    Gu Yansi stood at the entrance of Hardrick, looking up at the sign above the door and took a deep breath.

    What Lu Qingyi suggested intrigued him, and he wanted to give it a try.

    "Lu Jiahao."

    "Lu Jiahao."

    "Lu Jiahao."

    As soon as Gu Yansi entered Hardrick, he was met with deafening shouts, all calling out the same name.

    On the court, a group of students dressed in team attires were playing basketball. With keen interest, Gu Yansi made his way over.

    He had a liking for basketball and was quite fond of sports in general.

    "Oh my God, are you Lu Jiahao¡¯s brother?"

    A girl suddenly looked up, covering her mouth in astonishment as she stared at Gu Yansi. They looked so similar.

    "No."

    Gu Yansi replied curtly.

    Lu Jiahao?

    He didn¡¯t even know who that was, how could someone mistake him for Lu Jiahao¡¯s brother?

    Quite amusing, really.

    Gu Yansi¡¯s interest faded, he turned around and headed towards the principal¡¯s office.

    "Knock, knock."

    He knocked on the door of the principal¡¯s office.

    "Come in."

    Principal Lun Boyan¡¯s voice was rather stern.

    "Gu Yansi?"

    Looking up to see Gu Yansi, Lun Boyan asked in surprise.

    The resemblance between Gu Yansi and Lu Jiahao was uncanny; no wonder Lu Qingyi had so many speculations.

    "You know who I am?"

    Gu Yansi looked at Lun Boyan in astonishment. The Principal of Hardrick actually knew his name.

    That was rather unbelievable.

    "I do, grab a seat. Fill out this form, you can schedule your own time."

    Lun Boyan, busy with his work, slid a form across the table towards Gu Yansi and spoke up casually.

    He had a clear awareness of why Gu Yansi was here. There was no need to ask any further.

    It was all because Lu Qingyi was taking advantage of his old age.

    Gu Yansi: "..."

    Taking a deep breath, Gu Yansi took a glance at Lun Boyan, grabbed a chair, and sat down to fill out the form.

    He realized that the form reflected his own availability, meaning he could decide when he wanted to attend class.

    Gu Yansi was taken aback. The Principal of Hardrick was so accommodating, this was rather...

    "Principal Lun, are you sure there¡¯s nothing wrong with this form?"

    After filling out the form, Gu Yansi slid it back to Lun Boyan and inquired.

    Lun Boyan: "Nothing¡¯s wrong."

    "Damn, Lu Qingyi is always trying to break the rules here."

    After going through Gu Yansi¡¯s form, Lun Boyan put it away in his drawer, speaking grindingly.

    Such a precedent was unheard of in Hardrick, admitting students from other schools to learn medicine, on their own schedules.

    "May I be so bold as to ask, what¡¯s your relationship with Lu Qingyi?"

    All that¡¯s left within Gu Yansi now was curiosity. The relationship between Lu Qingyi and Lun Boyan ¡ª what could it be?

    It seemed like Lun Boyan was appeasing Lu Qingyi, given that such a thing had never happened before in Hardrick.

    He was the first to disrupt the protocol, and the power was given to him by Lu Qingyi.

    "Debtor¡¯s relationship."

    Lun Boyan took a deep breath before slowly replying.

    Gu Yansi: "..."

    "I must¡¯ve owed Lu Qingyi a great debt in my previous life. Now I always have to make exceptions for her."

    Lun Boyan let out a sigh, shaking his head.

    Oh, the hardship he was enduring.

    The enrollment of art students in Hardrick, was mainly influenced by Lu Qingyi¡¯s prior suggestions. There were some students from Jin City No.1 Middle School who did not meet the criteria, but he still admitted them because of Lu Qingyi.

    The current arrangement with Gu Yansi, was also due to Lu Qingyi.

    After all, Lu Qingyi was the biggest investor, and the most famous Professor Lu of Hardrick.

    Gu Yansi: "..."

    He couldn¡¯t quite grasp the idea from Lun Boyan¡¯s words.

    "Now that you¡¯ve secured Lu Qingyi¡¯s support, you are guaranteed to have a promising future."

    Lun Boyan laughed, giving Gu Yansi a meaningful look.

    Gu Yansi looked strikingly similar to Lu Jiahao. Observing their profiles from afar, one might even mistake them for the same person.

    Lu Qingyi was indeed a powerful figure. As long as she was willing to support Gu Yansi, and as long as Gu Yansi would not behave recklessly like Lu Jiayue, his future would surely be bright.

    "Principal Lun, can I ask - what¡¯s her status?"

    Unable to contain his curiosity, Gu Yansi voiced out his question.

    From Lun Boyan¡¯s words, he could tell that Lu Qingyi must hold a significant status. She must be quite formidable indeed.

    "I¡¯m afraid she might silence me."

    Lun Boyan made a throat-slitting gesture, then put his finger to his lips to indicate silence.

    The hidden meaning behind his action was, he could not divulge any information without Lu Qingyi¡¯s permission.

    "So, she is really powerful?"

    Gu Yansi asked.

    "More powerful than you can imagine."

    Lun Boyan nodded. He himself was unclear about the true extent of Lu Qingyi¡¯s capabilities.

    Just the titles of Doctor L, Professor Lu of Hardrick, and June were enough to prove her capabilities, let alone her other identities.

    "Remember to attend your class this Saturday, you should feel honored."

    Lun Boyan stood and said. Lu Qingyi was currently not ready to resume her Doctor L status, as many people were looking for Doctor L.

    Once Lu Qingyi reclaimed her identity, Gu Yansi¡¯s future would be uncapped. Lu Qingyi might even personally guide Gu Yansi.

    "Thank you."

    Gu Yansi nodded at Lun Boyan then left the Principal¡¯s office.

    Hardrick was indeed large and beautiful. He had wanted to attend Hardrick before, but his grades fell short by a few points, and he felt regretful back then.

    Who would have thought that he would one day become a student at Hardrick, even a unique commuting student at that?

    Here, a commuting student simply means attending selective classes once a week.

 Chapter 250 Gu Yansi and Lu Jiahao meet_1

    Chapter 250: 250 Gu Yansi and Lu Jiahao meet_1Gu Yansi¡¯s feet irresistibly moved towards the basketball court, he suddenly remembered what the girl said.

    Are you Lu Jiahao¡¯s elder brother?

    Why did she ask that, was it because they look alike?

    Gu Yansi suddenly felt curious.

    "Lu Jiahao, Lu Jiahao..."

    "Ahhh, it went in, Jiahao is amazing!"

    "So cool, that shooting pose, I¡¯m totally in love."

    "Man-god! Man-god! I want to bear your children."

    "I love guys who play basketball the most, man-god can you add me on WeChat?

    "Ahhhh, so handsome."

    "..."

    Perhaps because a goal was scored, the screams from the girls outside the court were particularly ear-piercing.

    Gu Yansi slowly curled up the corners of his mouth. Not all the girls in Hardrick are nerds, there are also some crazed fans.

    He was rather introverted and didn¡¯t talk much from a young age. He seldom played around in groups. Seeing the group of boys playing basketball in the court, he suddenly felt a bit envious.

    That¡¯s the atmosphere youth should have, he felt like he was a bit too rigid.

    "Sigh, Brother Lu Jiahao, can I add you on WeChat?"

    A ponytailed girl standing next to him timidly raised her phone, slowly opening her mouth to speak.

    Such facial values, she¡¯s totally in love. If she can¡¯t get Lu Jiahao¡¯s WeChat, at least she can get his brother¡¯s, both are handsome.

    Gu Yansi: "..."

    He looked down, staring at the girl standing in front of him who came up to his chest, and then slowly opened his mouth to say: "Sorry, I¡¯m not Lu Jiahao¡¯s brother and I don¡¯t add people on WeChat."

    He simply declined.

    " So are you Lu Jiahao¡¯s younger brother?"

    The girl blinked and asked. She didn¡¯t feel awkward about Gu Yansi¡¯s rejection at all, handsome guys are never that easy.

    Gu Yansi?

    The corners of his mouth twitched slightly. Just how similar did he look to Lu Jiahao? This girl seemed to recognize that he had a connection with Lu Jiahao.

    "Oh shit, bro, add me on WeChat."

    "Bro, do you need a girlfriend, what do you think of me?"

    "The genes in a family are really dominant."

    "Too handsome, two different types."

    "..."

    Several girls around Gu Yansi noticed him quickly, they all raised their phones in front of him.

    Gu Yansi: "..."

    "Lu Jiahao, your brother is here."

    Someone in the crowd suddenly shouted.

    Lu Jiahao¡¯s basketball suddenly slipped to the ground, he looked dumbfounded in the direction of the voice.

    Who was pretending to be his elder brother?

    Lu Jiahao has two elder sisters but not a single older brother.

    "Jiahao, didn¡¯t you say you only have two sisters?"

    Lu Nanfeng picked up the ball, looking a bit bewildered at Lu Jiahao.

    When they met Lu Jiahao¡¯s sister Lu Qingyi that day, they grilled him when they got back, basically understanding Lu Jiahao¡¯s family situation and members.

    "I only have sisters."

    Lu Jiahao¡¯s brows furrowed lightly, he indeed only had sisters.

    "What¡¯s happening?"

    Cheng Hao walked over to Lu Jiahao, sticking out his hand to poke Lu Jiahao.

    "I don¡¯t know."

    Lu Jiahao walked towards the source of the sound.

    As he got closer, Gu Yansi widened his eyes, unbelievably staring at Lu Jiahao.

    They did look alike.

    Are there really that many coincidences in this world?

    The crowd surrounding him saw Lu Jiahao coming over and automatically cleared a path.

    Lu Jiahao¡¯s footsteps paused a bit as he incredulously looked at Gu Yansi.

    This person he should originally be a stranger to, looked extremely similar to him. How could that be?

    "You..."

    The two started speaking at the same time, but after saying "You", they stopped.

    "You speak first."

    They were quiet for a while before Gu Yansi broke the silence first.

    "Let¡¯s find a place to sit down and talk."

    Lu Jiahao looked around and slowly said.

    ¡ª¡ª

    In the coffee shop, as the two sat facing each other, Gu Yansi gently stirred the coffee in his cup with a spoon.

    "You..."

    Lu Jiahao looked at Gu Yansi, he didn¡¯t know what to say, so he sent a text to Lu Qingyi before leaving the school. S§×ar?h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "Gu Yansi."

    Gu Yansi looked up, slowly uttering a name.

    "Lu Jiahao."

    After the two finished speaking, they fell silent again.

    The atmosphere was a bit awkward, both didn¡¯t know what to say.

    They... really looked alike, so similar that they both thought they were related.

    "A cup of black coffee, no sugar."

    Lu Qingyi arrived quickly, ordered from the waiter, then pulled out a chair and sat down.

    "Sister."

    When Lu Jiahao saw Lu Qingyi, it was like seeing a savior.

    "Now I finally know why you helped me."

    Gu Yansi looked at Lu Jiahao and then at Lu Qingyi. His previous doubts about Lu Qingyi were also dispelled.

    Lu Qingyi helped him because he looks particularly similar to her brother.

    "You two... are biological brothers."

    Lu Qingyi crossed her hands, lightly resting them on her chin, word by word she said.

    Lu Jiahao: "..."

    Gu Yansi: "..."

    Both were shocked, they looked at each other for a moment, then put their gaze on Lu Qingyi.

    What did Lu Qingyi mean?

    "Do not doubt it, the truth is indeed ridiculous."

    Lu Qingyi pulled out a few folded papers from her bag, put them on the table, and laughed coldly.

    It is indeed ridiculous.

    In the end, she didn¡¯t even know who her parents were.

    Gu Yansi picked up the paper on the table and slowly unfolded it. The results of the DNA test was clear."

    "Boom" Gu Yansi felt that his head suddenly exploded. His present parents are not his biological parents?

    He immediately remembered when Lu Qingyi asked for hair from him last time. It turns out that Lu Qingyi had doubts and just wanted this report.

    "Sister, how is this possible..."

    Lu Jiahao took the DNA test report from Gu Yansi¡¯s hand. Gazing at the results on it, he was totally stunned.

    Is he and Gu Yansi brothers? Born from the same parents.

    "Some things are indeed absurd, Gu Yansi, probably only your parents would be the most clear about this. Of course, Yao Meishu also knows."

    Lu Qingyi mainly focused her gaze on Gu Yansi, she revealed the matter so easily, mostly because she wanted Gu Yansi to ask Aunt Wen.

    Her intuition told her that Aunt Wen knew even more than Yao Meishu.

    "Ok, I understand."

    Gu Yansi lowered his eyelids, and slowly opened his mouth to speak.

    He understood Lu Qingyi¡¯s meaning.

    "Sister, what about you?"

    Lu Jiahao suddenly had a question, he stared closely at Lu Qingyi.

    Now he suddenly doubted this because Yao Meishu and Lu Yao were not very kind to Lu Qingyi. Was there something about that?

 Chapter 251 Lu Qingyi: Donâ€™t Touch the People of Xu Family_1

    Chapter 251: 251 Lu Qingyi: Don¡¯t Touch the People of Xu Family_1Lu Qingyi just smiled quietly, sipping on the coffee that the waiter had just served her, taking a big gulp.

    It was bitter.

    "Lu Qingyi."

    Lu Qingyi had just put her coffee cup down when someone called out to her.

    Xiao Yi was holding a to-go cup of coffee when he saw Lu Qingyi. The moment he turned his head, he froze on the spot.

    He hadn¡¯t seen Lu Qingyi in a long time, having forced himself to purposefully forget her.

    Lu Qingyi looked up, glancing coldly at Xiao Yi, without any extra movement.

    "You are here to see your brother."

    Xiao Yi, feigning familiarity, walked over, flashing a faint smile.

    "I suppose."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s response was somewhat ambiguous. She kept stirring her coffee, without lifting her gaze to look at Xiao Yi.

    "I should go. You guys can digest the news on your own."

    Lu Qingyi put down her spoon, slowly stood up, hands stuffed in her trouser pockets, her expression aloof.

    Xiao Yi wanted to stop Lu Qingyi but didn¡¯t know what to say. He watched her walk away.

    "I have a brother-in-law."

    Lu Jiahao didn¡¯t have a very good impression of Xiao Yi. He looked at Xiao Yi and mentioned this.

    Xiao Yi remained silent for a while before eventually leaving the coffee shop.

    Perhaps it is always the unattainable that is most longed for.

    ¡ª¡ª

    Lu Qingyi bought a face mask and a hat from a boutique store, put on the mask, and gently pressed down on the hat.

    Emerging from the boutique, she took a turn, walked into a small alley, and opened a slightly old door. Everything inside was new; a stark contrast to the outside environment.

    "Who are you?"

    Three men sat at a square table in the living room, talking about something while looking at the sound of the door opening.

    All three turned to look at the entrance, their voices filled with an air of danger.

    "Shadow."

    Lu Qingyi nonchalantly kept her hands in her pockets. Through the voice changer, her voice sounded both coarse and hoarse.

    "Boss."

    The three men collectively stood up, paid their respects to Lu Qingyi, and bowed, showing extreme reverence.

    They were surprised. They didn¡¯t expect Shadow to appear in person. They had only ever communicated via voice, without ever meeting face-to-face.

    "Who was in charge of the shipment at the pier?"

    Lu Qingyi kicked the door closed. She walked over to the square table, pulled out a chair to sit in, and stretched her leg over the table with an air of defiance.

    The three men also sat down after watching Lu Qingyi sit.

    "Boss, I was in charge."

    The man with a scar across his face replied.

    He was Knife Wolf, a member of Shadow, named so because of the scar on his face.

    The other two were Panther and Carved Dragon, both codenames.

    "Falcon seems to be making some major moves lately, be careful."

    Lu Qingyi was lightly drumming her fingers on the table, one after the other.

    "Don¡¯t mess with the Xu family."

    Lu Qingyi lowered her gaze, playing with her fingernails before slowly speaking.

    Knife Wolf: "..."

    Panther: "..."

    Carved Dragon: "..."

    Something seemed off.

    What relation did Shadow have with the Xu family?

    "Boss, you¡¯ve never made such a request before."

    Panther was brave enough to voice his doubts. In the past, Lu Qingyi had been ruthless, not caring about face or family affiliations

    Panther had tattoos all over his arm, like the stripes of a panther, hence named the Panther.

    Lu Qingyi pulled down her hat and gave a cold laugh, without further explanation.

    "Boss, are you collaborating with the Xu family?"

    Carved Dragon was also curious.

    On the back of Carved Dragon was a very lifelike tattoo of a dragon, hence he was named Carved Dragon.

    "No collaboration."

    Lu Qingyi produced a pen from her coat pocket and idly spun it in her hand.

    "I will personally oversee the shipment."

    Lu Qingyi lowered her feet from the table, her tone icy cold.

    "Alright, boss."

    Knife Wolf nodded in response.

    "Boss, aren¡¯t you going to reveal your face?"

    Panther eyed Lu Qingyi curiously, they all wanted to know what their boss looked like.

    They had previously imagined the boss to be a scruffy middle-aged man with a beer belly.

    Just looking at Lu Qingyi¡¯s silhouette though, already disrupted their imagination of her appearance. Although her height seemed a little short for what they had anticipated.

    "We¡¯ll see."

    Lu Qingyi pressed her hat down with force, showing no intention of revealing her face.

    Knife Wolf: "..."

    Panther: "..."

    Carved Dragon: "..."

    They thought they might have a chance to see the true face of Shadow.

    "I am leaving."

    Lu Qingyi slowly stood up, speaking slowly.

    "Boss, we will escort you."

    The three men quickly rose to their feet, offering respectfully.

    "No need, carry on."

    Lu Qingyi opened the door and left as swiftly as she entered, as if she had never come in the first place.

    "Damn, our Boss isn¡¯t a middle-aged man with a beer belly."

    Knife Wolf leaned back in his chair, crossing his legs, clearly surprised.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s sudden appearance had left them all stunned.

    "Damn, when can we see the boss¡¯s real face?"

    Carved Dragon sighed softly, lying on the table.

    The mysterious and powerful boss of Shadow was something everyone wanted to know, including the members of Shadow.

    "Perhaps, possibly, maybe sooner than we think," Panther squatted on the floor and started to doodle," The boss really might have ties with the Xu family."

    The Lu Qingyi of the past would never have shown any restraint regarding the Xu, Wen or Tang families. None of them would have been a reason for her to hold back in her actions.

    In the past, the Xu family had also intercepted their shipments, and Lu Qingyi had always forced them to give back everything they had taken with no mercy shown.

    "Honestly, I¡¯m really curious about the boss¡¯s identity. I don¡¯t even know what her day job is."

    Panther voiced out his curiosity, assuming that Lu Qingyi likely held a more legitimate job unlike them.

    "Let me ask."

    Knife Wolf took out his phone and sent a text message to a number without a saved contact.

    [Boss, we are all wondering what your day job is.]

    As soon as Lu Qingyi took off her mask, her phone in her pocket vibrated. She casually took it out, checked the message, and sent a few words in reply.

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    After sending the message, Lu Qingyi hailed a taxi to get back to the Seaview Villa.

    When Knife Wolf received the message, he was utterly stunned.

    He... possibly received the wrong message, right? Shadow... didn¡¯t send the wrong message, right?

    All three men looked at the message on the phone, falling into deep thought.

    "Heh, the boss likes joking."

    Panther shook his head and said.

    Knife Wolf and Carved Dragon shook their heads too. They didn¡¯t readily believe in it, who would believe that the leader of the Shadow was a student?

    It would be hard for anyone to believe.

    Panther, Knife Wolf, and Carved Dragon naturally thought Lu Qingyi was joking.

 Chapter 252 at market price for _1

    Chapter 252: 252 at market price for _1"Xu Boyan, where are you off to?"

    Just as Lu Qingyi got out of a taxi, she saw Xu Boyan preparing to leave and instantly halted him.

    Qiu Long and Xu Yi were accompanying Xu Boyan.

    Qiu Long hung his head low.

    "The docks."

    Xu Boyan turned his head to look at Lu Qingyi.

    "Why didn¡¯t you take Qiu Long with you? I won¡¯t feel at ease with you going alone."

    He saw that Lu Qingyi was safe and sound, and sighed in relief, speaking gently.

    "Xu Boyan, as you know, I don¡¯t like people following me."

    Lu Qingyi glanced at Qiu Long and spoke slowly.

    If Qiu Long went with her, it would make it inconvenient for her to act.

    "Next time remember to inform me, okay?"

    Xu Boyan walked towards Lu Qingyi, reached out, and gently ruffled her hair.

    Lu Qingyi nodded, "Okay."

    "Stay home nicely and wait for me. I¡¯ll be back after taking care of some business, okay?"

    Xu Boyan¡¯s voice was surprisingly gentle.

    "I¡¯m coming too."

    Lu Qingyi shook her head and said.

    She needed to go to the docks too. Whether she went with Xu Boyan or by herself in disguise, it was the same. She would rather go with Xu Boyan.

    "It¡¯s very dangerous, right?"

    Such transactions are always risky. Bullets don¡¯t have eyes, and he was worried that Lu Qingyi might be in danger.

    He might not be able to take Lu Qingyi into consideration then.

    "I have these."

    Lu Qingyi pulled out two handguns from her pocket. She held one in each hand, weighing them, and casually looked up at Xu Boyan.

    Qiu Long: "..."

    Xu Yi: "..."

    Are these real guns or toy guns? After all, some toy guns these days are made to look incredibly realistic.

    They¡¯re real guns.

    Xu Boyan immediately recognized that the guns in Lu Qingyi¡¯s hands were real, and he was momentarily taken aback.

    The kid is really something.

    "Put them away carefully, don¡¯t accidentally go off."

    Xu Boyan lightly pressed on Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand and spoke slowly.

    "Either you don¡¯t go, or we go together. Choose one."

    Lu Qingyi neatly put away the handguns, her tone slightly cold.

    "Alright, we¡¯ll go together."

    Xu Boyan sighed helplessly and yielded to Lu Qingyi.

    "Boss Xu, the docks are very dangerous."

    Qiu Long looked at Xu Boyan and said, casting a light glance at Lu Qingyi.

    If a fight broke out, it would be very difficult for them to mind Lu Qingyi.

    "Boss Xu, I¡¯ll protect Miss Lu."

    Xu Yi patted his chest, trotting over to Lu Qingyi.

    ¡ª¡ª

    At the docks, Xu Boyan, Xu Yi, and Qiu Long brought a few brothers to keep the other side in check, while Lu Qingyi stood by Xu Boyan¡¯s side.

    Opposite them was a line of vehicles filled with arms, led by Knife Wolf and several men in black, all armed.

    "Boss Xu, our boss said this batch of goods can¡¯t fall into the wrong hands."

    Knife Wolf put his hands in his pockets, tilting his head slightly, a smug smile on his face.

    "Knife Wolf, give Boss Xu some face. It would be better for future cooperation."

    Qiu Long spoke up with a chill in his voice.

    "Sorry, but we in Xingying are used to doing things our own way."

    Knife Wolf pulled out his hand from his pocket, took out the handgun from his waist, slowly raised it, exuding arrogance.

    "Tch, Boss Xu, what do you mean by bringing a girl here? Are you testing the kindness of Xingying?"

    Knife Wolf¡¯s gaze landed on Lu Qingyi. He looked pleasantly surprised and clicked his tongue a few times.

    Yes, the girl beside Boss Xu was pretty, but to Knife Wolf, Lu Qingyi was not even considered a woman.

    In Knife Wolf¡¯s eyes, a woman was mature, someone beyond a student¡¯s age. The girl next to Boss Xu appeared to be a high school student and didn¡¯t qualify as a woman at all.

    "No."

    Xu Boyan put his right hand in his pocket and held Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand with the other, replying curtly.

    "Tch, tch, tch, so Boss Xu is here to show off your love?"

    Knife Wolf¡¯s gaze shifted down from Lu Qingyi¡¯s face and honed in on Xu Boyan¡¯s hand intertwined with hers.

    Tch, who would have thought that Xu Family¡¯s esteemed eldest son, the most distinguished man in Kyoto, has such a peculiar hobby.

    "I only want these goods."

    Xu Boyan curled up his lips and spoke coldly.

    "We also need these goods." S~ea??h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Knife Wolf was determined. Their boss had personally ordered this batch of goods, and he couldn¡¯t afford to neglect it.

    The Xu Family wasn¡¯t supposed to be touched, as decreed by his boss. He was truly balancing on a tightrope.

    "Are you very short of supplies?"

    Lu Qingyi gently tugged at Xu Boyan¡¯s sleeve and asked softly.

    She had another batch of goods in the back. This batch of goods was mainly to cover for the other batch.

    "Quite. If there¡¯s a fight, make sure to hide."

    Xu Boyan pointed to a spot where she could take cover and spoke to Lu Qingyi gently.

    His main purpose this time was to secure the goods.

    Lu Qingyi nodded without saying anything more.

    "We can negotiate the price. We¡¯re willing to pay double."

    Xu Yi blurted out.

    Money wasn¡¯t the issue, they just wanted the goods.

    "Sorry, but it¡¯s not about the money."

    Knife Wolf chuckled quietly and said slowly.

    Indeed, it was not about the money. The crucial point was that the boss had issued the orders. Even if they ended up hurting each other, they had to hold on to the goods.

    "Triple."

    Xu Boyan extended three fingers, his tone icy.

    The price was quite high now. If Knife Wolf still didn¡¯t agree, they would have to resort to force.

    His phone in his pocket suddenly vibrated fiercely. Knife Wolf pulled it out and a text message popped up.

    [Give the goods to Xu Family, at market price.]

    Knife Wolf was completely dumbfounded when he saw the text.

    Damn, his boss really did have a connection with Xu Boyan.

    [I¡¯m at the scene.]

    Knife Wolf was about to reply when another text came in.

    Knife Wolf almost fell over in surprise.

    Shadow was on scene? He looked all around but failed to identify anyone that matched the description.

    "Ahem, I can sell you the goods."

    Knife Wolf coughed lightly and said, sounding very unnatural. After all, he had just firmly stated that he wouldn¡¯t let go of the goods, and now he was eating his words.

    "Hm?"

    Xu Boyan raised an eyebrow, curious about Knife Wolf¡¯s statement.

    What made Knife Wolf change his mind?

    "We can sell them at market price."

    Knife Wolf said.

    Qiu Long: "..."

    Xu Yi: "..."

    Market price?

    Was Knife Wolf serious?

    Lu Qingyi put her phone back into her pocket, a slight smile curling on her lips.

    "What made you change your mind?"

    Xu Boyan squinted his eyes at Knife Wolf, speaking in a cold tone.

    He was still stubborn just a moment ago, but now he has given in?

    Xu Boyan had a feeling that something was off. The old Knife Wolf was not so easy to deal with. The price of the goods was always hiked up as high as possible.

 Chapter 253 Lu Qingyi: Be careful_1

    Chapter 253: 253 Lu Qingyi: Be careful_1"Nothing much."

    Knife Wolf lazily stretched, and then he started to talk slowly.

    "You can leave after the deal is completed."

    Knife Wolf stuffed the guns in his hands into his waistband.

    "Be careful."

    The voice of Lu Qingyi suddenly sounded, she quickly drew her gun from her waist and fired a shot at Knife Wolf.

    Knife Wolf immediately drew his gun, and the man in black behind him also aimed his gun at Lu Qingyi.

    As the gunshot sounded, Knife Wolf was still standing intact in the original place. The bullet grazed his face and shot towards his back. He turned his head slightly to look behind, only to see a man in black with a gun in his hand slowly falling down.

    The man in black was hit in the forehead with a bullet, his eyes filled with fear and disbelief.

    He was actually killed by a high school girl with a single shot.

    Lu Qingyi slightly raised the corners of her mouth, she blew at the muzzle of the gun and then easily stuffed it in her pocket.

    With a swift and decisive manner.

    "Damn, Miss Lu, that was a real gun."

    Xu Yi ran up to Lu Qingyi, flattery oozing in his voice.

    He had seen Lu Qingyi use a gun and knew she had a great aim, but he hadn¡¯t expected such a young and beautiful girl to actually carry a real gun with her.

    "No kidding."

    Lu Qingyi glanced coldly at Xu Yi, showing no emotion as she looked at the fallen man in black.

    Xu Boyan was also a bit surprised. His friend was indeed not as simple as he thought.

    She could use a gun and kill without batting an eye.

    Qiu Long was completely stunned. He hadn¡¯t noticed the man in black, but Lu Qingyi did, and she even shot and killed him.

    A delicate girl, who was not afraid at all.

    "Thinking she was a pretty vase, turns out she has real power."

    Knife Wolf took a long time to react, he clapped lightly while watching Lu Qingyi with an admiring expression.

    An effective young girl; her aim was really impressive.

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    Lu Qingyi looked up, she asked Xu Boyan. Her voice wasn¡¯t loud, but everybody heard her.

    Qiu Long: "..."

    Xu Yi: "..."

    Knife Wolf: "..."

    An unknown person: "..."

    Damn, just shot and killed without blinking an eye, and now asking such a question.

    "Children are cute no matter what."

    Xu Boyan chuckled, he gently patted Lu Qingyi¡¯s head, his voice soft.

    Qiu Long: "..."

    Xu Yi: "..."

    Knife Wolf: "..."

    Cute?

    The person who just shot a killer without blinking an eye, without any fear in her eyes, can be described by the word cute?

    Is their Chinese not good enough?

    They could tell that Lu Qingyi was very calm. It was certainly not the first time she had done this kind of thing.

    Lu Qingyi smiled at Xu Boyan, then shifted her gaze to Knife Wolf, "He wanted to kill you."

    The voice of Lu Qingyi was cold, but extraordinarily firm.

    The man in black was Knife Wolf¡¯s man, no, to be precise, he was a spy, a person who wanted to kill Knife Wolf.

    "How old is the young lady this year? Thank you for saving my life."

    Knife Wolf was obviously very clear about this, he gave Lu Qingyi a bow and sincerely said thanks.

    He had never thought there would be a person among his men who wanted to take his life, he would definitely have to investigate thoroughly when he returned.

    "My girlfriend."

    Xu Boyan wrapped his arm around Lu Qingyi¡¯s shoulders and said with possessive pride.

    Knife Wolf: "..."

    Xu Boyan truly had unique tastes.

    "Young lady, if you ever need me, I¡¯ll be there for you."

    Knife Wolf made a fist with both hands and promised Lu Qingyi.

    "Lu Qingyi."

    Lu Qingyi looked at Knife Wolf with a semi-smiling expression, she slowly spat out her own name.

    Knife Wolf couldn¡¯t imagine that he had already met his boss.

    "Mr. Xu, take the goods, the money is not necessary. I give it to you in return for your girlfriend saving my life."

    Knife Wolf waved his hand generously and said with a great deal of magnanimity.

    Money wasn¡¯t scarce for him and he had never done a losing deal before, every batch of goods in the past was sold at a high price.

    The price of this batch of goods did not make a loss for him, he just didn¡¯t want to make outsiders cheaper.

    "Mr. Knife Wolf, you are indeed a straightforward person."

    Xu Boyan chuckled, he had long heard of Knife Wolf¡¯s integrity and it was absolutely true.

    "However, money should still be given."

    Xu Boyan continued to speak after he changed the subject.

    One shouldn¡¯t accept free things, otherwise, it would be hard if Knife Wolf made some unreasonable demands in the future.

    Qiu Long: "..."

    Xu Yi: "..."

    Forgive them for not understanding. Why should they pay for a free gift?

    "Mr. Xu, what you¡¯re saying..."

    Knife Wolf laughed lightly.

    "Xu Boyan."

    Lu Qingyi furrowed her eyebrows, and tugged lightly at Xu Boyan¡¯s sleeve.

    "Hmm?" Xu Boyan looked down at Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi: "Save some money."

    Meaning for Xu Boyan to accept it and not spend that money.

    "Okay, listen to the youngster."

    Xu Boyan nodded, readily agreeing.

    Qiu Long: "..."

    Xu Yi: "..."

    Knife Wolf: "..."

    Damn, they suddenly felt like they had come to witness a sweet-display of affection.

    "Young lady, you¡¯re quite interesting."

    Knife Wolf looked at Lu Qingyi with admiration in his eyes.

    A young girl who was so composed in times of danger was indeed very rare.

    "Not interesting, it¡¯s frightening."

    Lu Qingyi slowly raised the corners of her mouth, uttering an ambiguous sentence.

    Correct. It¡¯s frightening.

    No one would ever imagine that the boss of Xingying would be a girl, and the girl is still so young.

    Isn¡¯t this frightening?

    "Knife Wolf, we will not hold back, and will take the goods."

    Xu Boyan ordered his subordinates a few words, then left arm in arm with Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi cast a meaningful glance at Knife Wolf and slowly raised the corner of her mouth.

    The goods were quickly taken away by the Xu family, with Xu Yi staying last to cover their rear.

    "Alas, does your, Mr. Xu, like underage girls?"

    Knife Wolf raised his eyebrows, and he approached Xu Yi by a few steps.

    He was indeed very curious about this young girl, Lu Qingyi, who appeared quite extraordinary.

    "Don¡¯t talk nonsense, Miss Lu is of age, she¡¯ll be twenty in another two months. Don¡¯t underestimate her, she¡¯s my idol."

    Xu Yi glared at Knife Wolf, full of displeasure. In his heart, Lu Qingyi was indeed extremely capable.

    Indeed, a nineteen-year-old girl who was not only able to divide fractions but was also a person with many identities was impressive.

    "Just like this?"

    Knife Wolf looked at Xu Yi with a faint smile, he raised his eyebrows and watched Xu Yi with curiosity.

    Xu Boyan¡¯s girlfriend should also be capable, even his subordinates admired such a girl.

 Chapter 254 Xu Boyan: We are really a perfect match_1

    Chapter 254: 254 Xu Boyan: We are really a perfect match_1"Kid, when did you start playing with guns?"

    After leaving the pier, the two got into the car. Xu Boyan fastened Lu Qingyi¡¯s seat belt, looking at her as he asked.

    "Probably around the age of twelve."

    Lu Qingyi was engrossed with her phone, her tone nonchalant.

    Xu Boyan¡¯s heart tightened instantly. He felt sorry for the girl who had to deal with guns at such a young age, she must have been through a lot.

    "Xu Boyan, I¡¯ve killed people."

    Lu Qingyi suddenly raised her eyes, staring at Xu Boyan¡¯s profile.

    "I know."

    Xu Boyan stared straight ahead, not looking at the girl¡¯s face.

    Just now, Lu Qingyi had killed someone.

    "I¡¯m not talking about just now, I¡¯m talking about the past."

    Lu Qingyi kept staring at Xu Boyan¡¯s profile. There were so many things she wanted to say, but she swallowed them back down one by one.

    She had killed people, more than one.

    She didn¡¯t know how Xu Boyan would see her. She wasn¡¯t a good person at all.

    "When I was twelve, that was the first time I killed someone."

    Lu Qingyi lowered her gaze, slowly starting to speak.

    At twelve, she first came into contact with guns, learned how to use them, and also learned how to kill people.

    The first time, she was scared, terrified. She had nightmares at night, but then she wasn¡¯t afraid anymore.

    She could kill people without batting an eyelid, and could watch them slowly fall to the ground after the sound of her gunfire.

    "I wish I had met you sooner."

    Xu Boyan reached out to hold Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand. He turned his head slightly to look at Lu Qingyi, his voice gentle.

    If he could have met Lu Qingyi earlier, he wouldn¡¯t have let her get involved in these things.

    It was dangerous.

    "Don¡¯t you find me terrifying?"

    Lu Qingyi looked at Xu Boyan holding her hand, she looked at Xu Boyan in surprise.

    "I¡¯ve also killed people, when I was ten."

    Xu Boyan chuckled, speaking slowly.

    The first time he killed someone was even earlier than Lu Qingyi. The successors of the Xu family always had to undergo training, he started his training when he was eight.

    The first time he handled a gun was also at the age of eight, but he committed his first murder at the age of ten, due to an unforeseen accident.

    "Kid, it turns out we are both not good people, we really are a perfect match."

    Xu Boyan squeezed Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand as he slowly spoke.

    If he could, he wished that Lu Qingyi was a girl who knew nothing and he could shield her from the world, preventing her from encountering such things.

    A girl should live like a princess, not involving herself in these dangerous affairs, not working too hard, just being happy is enough.

    Of course, Xu Boyan was referring strictly to Lu Qingyi, he didn¡¯t care about other girls.

    "Xu Boyan, forget it..."

    Lu Qingyi looked at Xu Boyan, calling out his name. She tried to speak, but quickly swallowed her words back.

    Forget it, better not to say it.

    "When you want to talk, I will listen."

    Xu Boyan gave a slight smile, knowing that Lu Qingyi had been on the verge of saying something.

    Her phone in her pocket started vibrating, Lu Qingyi took it out. The text was from Wei Song, saying there was a big test at the medical school tomorrow, asking if she wanted to attend.

    "Drop me off at the apartment."

    Lu Qingyi put her phone back in her pocket.

    Xu Boyan: "What¡¯s wrong?"

    "Wei Song said there¡¯s a test tomorrow."

    Lu Qingyi leaned against the back of her seat, closing her eyes.

    She was essentially just in name at the medical school, from the beginning of school until now. The number of times she actually went to school could be counted on both hands.

    As for the exam, she should probably just go and get it over with.

    "You¡¯re going to take the test?"

    Xu Boyan raised his eyebrows, looking at Lu Qingyi. Sear?h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Lu Qingyi nodded: "Hmm."

    Xu Boyan then asked: "Can you?"

    He wasn¡¯t doubting Lu Qingyi¡¯s understanding of medicine, just curious about how much she actually knew.

    Lu Qingyi always surprised him. He wondered to what extent Professor Had could understand Traditional Chinese Medicine.

    He was looking forward to Lu Qingyi once again surprising him.

    "How many points do you wish me to get on the exam?"

    Lu Qingyi smiled and asked softly.

    The knowledge from the first year was relatively easy to understand, so the questions couldn¡¯t be too difficult.

    "Would you like to get full marks like in the mock exams?"

    Xu Boyan was more joking than serious, after all he didn¡¯t know to what extent Lu Qingyi was capable.

    "Full marks is no problem, I will get a full mark for you."

    Lu Qingyi nodded lightly. She sounded exceptionally firm, without a hint of jest.

    Full marks, that really was a minor issue. It was simply a matter of filling in the test paper, not difficult at all.

    "That¡¯s my girl, you¡¯re the best."

    Xu Boyan lightly mussed Lu Qingyi¡¯s hair.

    ----

    After Xu Boyan dropped Lu Qingyi off at the apartment, he left. There were still some things that he needed to handle.

    Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t go back to the apartment, but went directly to the medical school.

    It was class time now, the campus was quiet. Lu Qingyi sat down in a pavilion and started playing games on her phone.

    She wasn¡¯t too interested in games, but when she was extremely bored, she would use them to kill time.

    "This is my seat."

    Lu Qingyi suddenly felt a shadow over her head. Before she could look up, an arrogant voice rang out.

    Lu Qingyi lifted her eyes, meeting the gaze of a girl with a high ponytail who had her hands on her hips and didn¡¯t sound friendly.

    "Does it have your name on it?"

    Lu Qingyi arched an eyebrow, looking at the girl in front of her with a smile that wasn¡¯t quite a smile.

    "Do you know who I am?"

    The girl looked down at Lu Qingyi, her eyes full of arrogance.

    "So do you know who I am?"

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s tone was nonchalant.

    She detested people who used their status to dominate others, she disliked flaunting her status.

    "The student with the best medical skills in the medical college."

    The girl pointed to herself and said, her tone full of pride and self-satisfaction.

    Her name was Luo Xinxin. She belonged to the medical family, the Luo Family, had been learning medicine from her grandfather since she was a child, and was exceptionally knowledgeable in Traditional Chinese Medicine.

    Because she started learning at a very young age, she knew more than people her age and her medical skills were also formidable.

    She felt superior to others by nature.

    "The best?"

    Lu Qingyi looked at Luo Xinxin with a smirk. Those were bold words.

    "I was personally invited by the Dean."

    Luo Xinxin said with her chest out, pride written all over her face. She was supposed to be in her senior high school year, but because of her formidable medical skills she was exceptionally admitted to medical college. She was personally invited by the Dean.

    She felt superior and it just so happened that she was in the same class as Lu Qingyi.

    "If you can get Professor Had to invite you personally, then that¡¯s real skill."

    Lu Qingyi slowly stood up, closed her gaming app, and put her phone into her pocket.

 Chapter 255 Lu Qingyi: The homework will not fall behind_1

    Chapter 255: 255 Lu Qingyi: The homework will not fall behind_1"Bah, this is all about sour grapes."

    Luo Xinxin spat fiercely on the ground, looking contemptuously at Lu Qingyi.

    Who is Principal Hadrick?

    Such a venerable figure, how could he personally invite a student? That is just impossible.

    Lu Qingyi cast a cold glance at Luo Xinxin, then walked away.

    "Hey, you stay right there."

    Luo Xinxin stomped her foot and pointed at the back of Lu Qingyi¡¯s head.

    Of course, Lu Qingyi couldn¡¯t see what was behind her, otherwise, she wouldn¡¯t leave without a reason.

    The bell rang for the end of class, and only then did Lu Qingyi leisurely head towards the classroom.

    "Professor Lu, you¡¯re here?"

    Wei Song, carrying his books, left the exam room and ran right into Lu Qingyi, immediately greeting her.

    He was surprised to see Lu Qingyi on campus.

    "Mmm, is the exam tomorrow?"

    Lu Qingyi stopped, slowly put her hands in her pockets, and asked in a cold voice.

    "Yes, Professor, are you really going to take the exam?" S§×arch* The N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    The smile on Wei Song¡¯s face was a bit simple as he looked at Lu Qingyi.

    If Lu Qingyi took the exam, she was certain to be the top scorer. She had previously taught a medical class when they were at Hadrick¡¯s, and her lecture was especially outstanding. Wei Song was fortunate to have attended, so he knew Lu Qingyi¡¯s medical knowledge was very solid.

    "Mmm."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s expression was flat as she entered the classroom, going around Wei Song.

    Wei Song: "..."

    Alright then.

    Lu Qingyi is indeed aloof.

    "Qingyi, finally decided to show up for class."

    Li Xianya sat at her desk, hands on the keyboard, and when she looked up inadvertently, she saw Lu Qingyi. She gave a small smile.

    "Mmm."

    Lu Qingyi simply nodded and made her way to her own seat.

    "Qingyi, you¡¯ve been absent for so long, Professor Wei never asks about you. There¡¯s that one person who missed a single class, and Professor Wei scolded them for a long time."

    Li Xianya turned back to look at Lu Qingyi, her eyes full of envy.

    Alas, none of them knew what kind of person Professor Wei was, Lu Qingyi was the only one he did not chastise.

    It seemed that regardless of whether or not Lu Qingyi came to class, Wei Song pretended not to know.

    "I won¡¯t fall behind in my studies."

    Lu Qingyi slowly curved her lips as she spoke.

    She couldn¡¯t possibly tell Li Xianya that she used to be Wei Song¡¯s professor. So, even if she missed a whole term, Wei Song wouldn¡¯t dare to not give her college credits, right?

    In college, the primary concern was earning the necessary credits. Aside from not failing the exams, the most important thing was to get in the professor¡¯s good graces.

    "You learned on your own?"

    Li Xianya blinked and asked.

    Not falling behind in studies was a rather boastful claim.

    "Sort of."

    Lu Qingyi gave a small smile.

    "Damn, what are you doing here?"

    The moment Luo Xinxin stepped into the classroom, she saw Lu Qingyi. She made her way to Lu Qingyi¡¯s side swaggeringly, looking at her from a high vantage point.

    "I could ask you the same question."

    Lu Qingyi propped herself up on the table, her gaze icy.

    "I¡¯m Luo Xinxin, the high school dropout invited by the principal."

    Luo Xinxin raised her chin slightly as she looked at Lu Qingyi. Her tone was filled with pride.

    At just seventeen years old, she had received an invitation from the dean of the medical college without even taking the college entrance examination. She took great pride in it.

    "Luo Xinxin?"

    Lu Qingyi lifted her eyebrows, a playful smile in her eyes.

    "Are you scared now?"

    Luo Xinxin felt a surge of pride.

    She joined a week ago, and news about her was buzzing around the school. She believed everyone in the school knew her name.

    Lu Qingyi: "Never heard of you."

    Luo Xinxin? Famous? Sorry, I haven¡¯t heard of her.

    "You... you¡¯re just jealous of me."

    Luo Xinxin glared at Lu Qingyi.

    "Well, Qingyi just got here today, not knowing you is perfectly normal, don¡¯t get too mad."

    Li Xianya touched her nose and spoke. Luo Xinxin¡¯s family background was rather intimidating, so she tried to speak as diplomatically as possible.

    It wasn¡¯t good for Lu Qingyi to have a conflict with Luo Xinxin. She knew Lu Qingyi was formidable, but she wasn¡¯t sure how she compared to Luo Xinxin.

    "Qingyi, Lu Qingyi? Are you the one who skipped class for over a month?"

    Luo Xinxin¡¯s gaze swept over Lu Qingyi repeatedly.

    Ever since she entered the traditional Chinese medicine department, she had heard about a person who attended class so infrequently, you could count the times on your fingers.

    How arrogant.

    The more arrogant Lu Qingyi was, the more dissatisfied Luo Xinxin felt when she looked at Lu Qingyi.

    "Yes, that¡¯s me."

    Lu Qingyi looked playfully at Luo Xinxin.

    "You know there¡¯s an exam tomorrow, right?"

    Just as Luo Xinxin was about to open her mouth to say something, her gaze caught the blackboard. She slowly curved her lips and spoke.

    Lu Qingyi: "I know."

    "You don¡¯t like coming to school, right? If you don¡¯t pass the exam tomorrow, why don¡¯t you just drop out?"

    Luo Xinxin used a tone of negotiation, while scheming in her heart.

    The knowledge in the traditional Chinese medicine department was no joke. Many people failed the exams often. Lu Qingyi, who hadn¡¯t been attending class for so long, definitely wouldn¡¯t pass.

    Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t say a word, looking at Luo Xinxin as if she was looking at an idiot.

    What a boring person.

    "Luo Xinxin, Qingyi didn¡¯t provoke you, can¡¯t you just go cool off?"

    Li Xianya seemed to understand that Luo Xinxin had come to pick a fight. She didn¡¯t like Luo Xinxin at all - Luo Xinxin always acted high and mighty, relying on her family background and the fact that she was invited by the principal.

    Such a pretentious person.

    "I¡¯m not talking to you. Believe it or not, I can have the principal expel you."

    Luo Xinxin¡¯s unfriendly gaze landed on Li Xianya.

    Lu Qingyi slowly curved her lips. Her fingers rhythmically tapped on the desk.

    Childish.

    Only elementary school students act like this.

    "You go ahead and call. Are you a toddler? You¡¯re a college student now but still carrying your elementary school bad habits."

    Li Xianya was not afraid of Luo Xinxin at all. In fact, she felt that if she were to be expelled at Luo Xinxin¡¯s word, then she would rather not study at the medical college.

    "I¡¯m going right now."

    Luo Xinxin stomped her foot and ran towards the classroom door.

    Lu Qingyi chuckled softly. Wow, Luo Xinxin had a bit of a princess complex, it seems.

    "What¡¯s the matter? What¡¯s the matter?"

    Luo Xinxin just happened to run into Wei Song, who was about to enter the classroom. Wei Song lightly furrowed his brow.

    Always in a rush.

    "Professor Wei..."

    Luo Xinxin slightly shrunk her neck, looking at Wei Song with a bit of fear.

    There were many professors in the medical college, but the only one she was afraid of was Wei Song. She wasn¡¯t scared of anyone else.

 Chapter 256 Wei Songâ€™s attitude is different_1

    Chapter 256: 256 Wei Song¡¯s attitude is different_1Wei Song maintained a stern countenance, rarely cracking a smile and being particularly strict during class.

    "What¡¯s the matter? All of you are mature adults, act with a bit of composure."

    Wei Song gently furrows his brow, his tone carries a hint of dissatisfaction.

    "Professor, I¡¯m a minor..."

    Instantly, Luo Xinxin transforms into a pitiful figure, looking at Wei Song with a pleading expression.

    "You¡¯re university students, be more stable in your actions."

    Wei Song¡¯s attitude didn¡¯t change based on whether Luo Xinxin was underage or not. He wouldn¡¯t pander to her simply because she was young.

    "Professor, I¡¯m just seventeen..."

    Luo Xinxin bites her lip, looking at Wei Song, hoping to evoke his sympathy.

    "So what if you¡¯re seventeen? Is that very young? I became a university professor when I was seventeen. Do you think yourself very impressive for entering university at seventeen?"

    Wei Song¡¯s eyebrows were slightly raised, his gaze softened when he looked at Lu Qingyi.

    Well, his fellow professor Lu Qingyi, she was already a university student at thirteen and a professor by seventeen.

    Something like Luo Xinxin attending university at seventeen wasn¡¯t that exceptional.

    "Professor, are you joking?"

    Luo Xinxin pauses, blinking at Wei Song in surprise. Became a professor in university at seventeen?

    This was truly unbelievable.

    "Do I look like someone who enjoys joking around?"

    Wei Song¡¯s face remains utterly serious.

    Luo Xinxin immediately quiets down, no longer daring to speak.

    "Here are some materials, I have organized what we have studied these days."

    Wei Song bypasses Luo Xinxin, he walks over to Lu Qingyi and hands her the materials in his hand.

    His voice wasn¡¯t as severe as when he was talking to Luo Xinxin, he sounded gentler.

    "No need."

    Lu Qingyi slightly raises her eyes to look at Wei Song, she doesn¡¯t reach out to take materials from him.

    She didn¡¯t need these materials at all. It would only be a waste of her time.

    "Alright then."

    Wei Song didn¡¯t say much else, tucking the materials under his arm.

    "When are you planning on getting married?"

    Lu Qingyi raised her eyebrows in inquiry. He had already gifted the house, yet Wei Song hadn¡¯t mentioned when he intended to get married.

    Marriage?

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s single query about when Wei Song intended to marry twisted into something different when it reached other¡¯s ears.

    Luo Xinxin interpreted it as if Lu Qingyi was the one marrying Wei Song. Why else would Wei Song treat Lu Qingyi so differently?

    Li Xianya interpreted it as Wei Song¡¯s marriage seemed to have nothing to do with Lu Qingyi. Why would she ask?

    Classmates all looked wide-eyed at Lu Qingyi and Wei Song, their thoughts varied.

    "It¡¯s almost November, I plan to get married around March next year. I proposed just a few days ago."

    Wei Song scratches the back of his head, feeling slightly bashful.

    He hadn¡¯t yet fixed the date. Now that he wasn¡¯t young anymore, it was about time to get married.

    "Oh."

    Lu Qingyi simply responded, not pursuing the topic.

    Wei Song: "I¡¯ll send you an invitation when the time comes."

    He definitely needed to send an invitation to Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi nods: "Mhm."

    "I have another class later, I should get going."

    Wei Song glances at the clock on the wall, speaking to Lu Qingyi.

    Once Wei Song left, Luo Xinxin immediately regained her audacity. She glared furiously at Lu Qingyi, "Hey, what¡¯s your relationship with Professor Wei?"

    Calmly, Lu Qingyi pulled out a brightly colored novel from her drawer, not even glancing at Luo Xinxin.

    Where Luo Xinxin thought herself exceptional, from her perspective, it was barely noteworthy.

    "Why did you become so meek when Professor Wei was here? Why didn¡¯t you say anything to Professor Wei then?"

    Lu Qingyi stayed silent, but then Li Xianya wasn¡¯t able to hold it in anymore, standing up to speak.

    She simply didn¡¯t understand why everyone always found a bone to pick with the peaceful and reserved Lu Qingyi.

    "Mind your own business, aren¡¯t you afraid that I¡¯ll kick you out together with Lu Qingyi?"

    Luo Xinxin stood with hands on hips, looking triumphantly down at Li Xianya.

    Humph.

    Li Xianya: "Come on, you think I¡¯m scared of you?"

    "Go on then."

    With that, Luo Xinxin strode out of the classroom.

    The classroom immediately quieted down.

    "Damn, that superiority complex, really pisses me off."

    "I know right, since she joined our class, it¡¯s always been turmoil."

    "I¡¯ve disliked her since forever."

    "If I wasn¡¯t worried about losing my seat in medical school that I¡¯ve worked so hard to get, I¡¯d have already put her in her place."

    "She¡¯s not even that great."

    "It¡¯s really satisfying to watch." S§×ar?h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "..."

    When Luo Xinxin was present, besides Luo Xinxin, Li Xianya, and Lu Qingyi, everyone else was quiet.

    When Luo Xinxin exited the room, they immediately started to talk.

    "Hey, if you¡¯re not happy, say it to her face, what¡¯s the point of talking behind her back?"

    Li Xianya frowned and glanced at the people who were talking.

    Compared to Luo Xinxin, she disliked these two-faced people who were scared to speak up but loved to gossip behind others¡¯ backs even more.

    And there were quite a few of them in the Traditional Chinese Medicine division.

    "Li Xianya, we¡¯ll behave how we want to, it has nothing to do with you."

    "We will say what we want to say."

    "When we want to say it is up to us."

    "..."

    The people who had been talking immediately stood up to confront Li Xianya.

    "Bang!"

    The sound of a heavy object dropping.

    Lu Qingyi had somehow stood up. Her table had been kicked onto the floor, and the books on the table had scattered about.

    All the colorful novels were clearly visible.

    "Enough."

    She stood with one foot on a chair, glancing slightly over her shoulder, her tone frigid.

    None of the people who had been speaking dared to breathe out loud. They were all looking nervously at Lu Qingyi.

    They had witnessed Lu Qingyi¡¯s prowess firsthand and didn¡¯t dare to provoke her.

    "Okay, okay."

    One of them meekly replied.

    This formidable character, they definitely didn¡¯t dare to provoke.

    "If you¡¯ve had enough, shut up."

    Lu Qingyi gave them all a look and then turned her attention to the fallen table.

    "Qingyi, let me help you lift the table."

    "Qingyi, let me help you pick up the books."

    "Qingyi, move your foot, let me wipe the chair for you."

    "Qingyi..."

    A few people instantly rushed to assistance.

    While they helped pick up Lu Qingyi¡¯s belongings, they flashed her ingratiating smiles, each one more sycophantic than the last.

    "Qingyi, please take a seat."

    "Qingyi, you can continue reading."

    "Qingyi, we won¡¯t disturb you."

    "Qingyi, we¡¯ll keep quiet."

    "Qingyi..."

    After they finished assisting Lu Qingyi, they scurried back to their seats.

    Li Xianya was left stupefied.

 Chapter 257 Xu Boyan: All I have is yours_1

    Chapter 257: 257 Xu Boyan: All I have is yours_1Damn, Lu Qingyi¡¯s really influential. The incident with Lin Xiaoni, many people must have remembered it well.

    Lu Qingyi sat in her seat, took out a book, and started reading, taking out her headphones from her drawer and putting them in her ears.

    She seemed to say, "Don¡¯t bother me if it¡¯s not necessary, don¡¯t be noisy."

    A few people who returned to their seats inevitably had a big question mark in their minds: Are all of Lu Qingyi¡¯s books novels? Doesn¡¯t she need to read textbooks?

    But none of them dared to ask.

    Thinking about the incident with Lin Xiaoni, they felt panicked.

    "Qingyi, you¡¯re really amazing."

    Li Xianya made a thumbs-up gesture towards Lu Qingyi, speaking with admiration.

    "There¡¯s a test tomorrow, read a book."

    Lu Qingyi glanced lightly at Li Xianya, her voice slightly cold.

    Exam tomorrow, study?

    Li Xianya¡¯s mouth twitched slightly, and she looked down at the book in Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand.

    Romance.

    She really wanted to ask Lu Qingyi if reading romance was also preparation for the exam?

    Nevermind, she didn¡¯t dare to ask, just quietly returned to her seat to read.

    "Qingyi, when¡¯s your birthday?"

    Li Xianya turned her head to ask Lu Qingyi.

    "December."

    Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t look up, her voice cold and clear.

    Li Xianya: "..."

    The actual date along with the month was what she wanted to know.

    Li Xianya: "What date?"

    Lu Qingyi: "I¡¯ll tell you later."

    Her voice was lazy, clearly reluctant to disclose too much.

    She seldom thought about celebrating her birthday in the past, but this year she was eagerly counting the days until her birthday, hoping it would come sooner.

    Li Xianya: "..."

    Fine, she won¡¯t ask anymore.

    "I¡¯m at the medical college."

    The phone rang. It was a call from Xu Boyan. Lu Qingyi smiled, her facial expression was genuine.

    Before she could speak, Xu Boyan asked her whereabouts first.

    "I¡¯ll be back soon."

    After Lu Qingyi finished speaking, she put the novel into the drawer and calmly walked out of the classroom.

    Watching Lu Qingyi¡¯s leaving figure, Li Xianya sighed silently.

    Ah, the power of love is really strong, Lu Qingyi, cold as ice, could actually become so gentle.

    "Hey, where are you going?"

    Luo Xinxin happened to bump into Lu Qingyi who was about to leave. She asked boldly.

    Her tone was obviously unhappy, clearly because the dean of the medical college had refused her.

    Lu Qingyi ignored Luo Xinxin, walked around Luo Xinxin, her hands in her pockets, looking carefree.

    "Lu Qingyi, stop right there!"

    Being ignored, Luo Xinxin was clearly upset. She stamped her foot in frustration.

    The dean of the medical college was always smiling and welcoming, even though she wanted the dean to expel someone and the dean didn¡¯t agree.

    What right did Lu Qingyi have to ignore her?

    When Lu Qingyi returned to the apartment, the living room was filled with the aroma of stir-fried pork with green peppers.

    Xu Boyan was cooking in the kitchen.

    She took a deep breath, this felt like home, a feeling she had never had before.

    It was only after meeting Xu Boyan that she realized what warmth was, what home was.

    "Kid, watch some TV. The food will be ready soon."

    Hearing the door opening, Xu Boyan came out of the kitchen. He was wearing an apron with cartoon characters on it, holding a spatula in his hand.

    "Okay."

    Lu Qingyi dutifully went to the sofa and turned on the TV. But she didn¡¯t watch it, instead she took out her laptop. S§×ar?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    For some reason, her current life with Xu Boyan felt like they were an old married couple.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s fingers flew over the keyboard, her expression became more and more serious, her brows furrowed in irritation.

    "What¡¯s wrong?"

    Xu Boyan placed the cooked dishes on the dining table, asking softly.

    "Nothing, just a little sigh."

    Lu Qingyi quickly switched windows with a click, changing to the novel page, she raised her eyes and smiled.

    "Let¡¯s eat."

    Xu Boyan reached out and took the laptop from Lu Qingyi, ruffling her hair.

    "Okay, Xu Boyan, do you know the Falcon?"

    Lu Qingyi stood up and asked softly.

    She didn¡¯t have any particular meaning, just wanted to ask casually, probably a lot of people knew, right?

    Xu Boyan: "I know."

    "Oh, by the way kiddo, I¡¯ve counted my property. There¡¯s still a small part that I haven¡¯t handled yet."

    Xu Boyan suddenly said.

    Lu Qingyi looked at Xu Boyan, her expression somewhat stunned.

    Yes, stunned.

    "Let¡¯s eat first."

    Xu Boyan gently nudged Lu Qingyi. Can¡¯t let the kiddo go hungry.

    Lu Qingyi went to the dining room first, while Xu Boyan turned and went into the bedroom.

    Every dish on the table was something she liked. There was nothing she disliked. Lu Qingyi smiled slightly, it was good to have Xu Boyan.

    Xu Boyan remembered all her preferences, but there were a lot of things she never told Xu Boyan about.

    And she, it seemed, was not as observant as Xu Boyan. She didn¡¯t understand Xu Boyan as well as Xu Boyan understood her.

    "Kiddo, here."

    Xu Boyan carried a paper box and walked into the dining room. He pushed the box in front of Lu Qingyi.

    There were bank cards, property certificates, car keys... a series of his private property inside.

    "I don¡¯t need these, you hold onto your own stuff, don¡¯t need to give them to me."

    Lu Qingyi shook her head slowly. She felt there was no need for Xu Boyan to give her these things.

    She didn¡¯t need these material things to feel secure. Her sense of security came from Xu Boyan¡¯s care, Xu Boyan¡¯s attention to her every need.

    And not dependent on Xu Boyan¡¯s property. Money, she had plenty of it.

    "My things are yours too, okay?"

    Xu Boyan went to Lu Qingyi¡¯s side and gently rubbed her head. His voice was drawn out, a bit alluring.

    "I don¡¯t lack these, and I don¡¯t care about them."

    Lu Qingyi took a deep look at the box, she didn¡¯t feel much, she raised her head to look at Xu Boyan.

    "Among couples, it¡¯s usually the woman who manages the money. So, kiddo, do you want to manage my money?"

    Xu Boyan chuckled, he leaned down to give a little peck on Lu Qingyi¡¯s lip, like a dragonfly kissing the water.

    Woman manages the money?

    Lu Qingyi blinked, reaching out to take the box on the table: "Okay."

    If that¡¯s the case, she¡¯ll take it.

    "Good girl."

    Xu Boyan smiled, that¡¯s more like it.

    All his things belonged to Lu Qingyi. He could give Lu Qingyi everything, even his life if need be.

    "Let¡¯s eat, I¡¯m hungry."

    Lu Qingyi quickly looked down, she started to eat her food in a hurry, her ears started to redden.

    It was quite embarrassing, a little shy.

 Chapter 258 Basic Medical Examination_1

    Chapter 258: 258 Basic Medical Examination_1The next day, Xu Boyan dropped Lu Qingyi off at the school gate and left.

    Lu Qingyi walked into the school with her right hand in her pocket and her left hand holding her phone.

    "You¡¯re here for the exam?"

    Ren Changming looked at Lu Qingyi, who had suddenly appeared in the classroom. He was rather surprised.

    Yesterday when Lu Qingyi came to the school, he was absent. He had no idea about what had happened then.

    "No shit."

    Lu Qingyi gave Ren Changming a cold glance and was rather rude.

    "Qingyi was here yesterday."

    Li Xianya walked up to Lu Qingyi and said slowly.

    Knowing that Ren Changming liked Lu Qingyi, Li Xianya honestly believed that Ren Changming was not worthy of Lu Qingyi and didn¡¯t stand a chance.

    After all, Lu Qingyi had an outstanding boyfriend.

    "You haven¡¯t attended any classes; you haven¡¯t learned anything."

    Ren Changming looked at Lu Qingyi with worry in his eyes. Was she just here to make up the numbers?

    He found it hard to grasp Chinese medicine, so if Lu Qingyi hadn¡¯t studied it at all, it seemed impossible to do well on the exam.

    "So what?"

    Lu Qingyi raised an eyebrow, and asked with a cold chuckle.

    None of their business, she could do whatever she wanted. Why did everyone keep questioning her?

    "Lu Qingyi, if you fail this exam, please disappear from my sight."

    Luo Xinxin walked up to Lu Qingyi with high heels, wearing an air of arrogance.

    She was confident of outdoing Lu Qingyi in the exam.

    "I¡¯ll give that remark back to you."

    A corner of Lu Qingyi¡¯s lips lifted in a small smile.

    Fail? Unless she had no interest in taking the test, how could she not even make the grade?

    "I¡¯ve studied medicine since I was a little kid. I could save lives, but you¡¯re just a truant, what are you comparing with me?"

    Luo Xinxin found Lu Qingyi¡¯s tone particularly obnoxious. She pointed at Lu Qingyi¡¯s nose and spoke with an arrogant manner.

    Hmph, she didn¡¯t believe that Lu Qingyi could outdo her; she was the best of them all.

    "Put your hand down."

    Ren Changming reached out to pull Luo Xinxin back. He gently slapped Luo Xinxin¡¯s hand pointing at Lu Qingyi away.

    He knew that Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t like others pointing at her and that she had a fiery temper.

    "Hey, Ren Changming, what do you mean by that?"

    Luo Xinxin immediately became discontent, glowering at Ren Changming.

    "We¡¯re all classmates, no need to make things so tense. Harmony is the most important."

    Ren Changming said, stealing a glance at Lu Qingyi.

    Indeed, harmony among classmates was essential. But as far as Lu Qingyi saw it, harmony didn¡¯t exist.

    She liked peace and detested disruptions. If they kept their distance from each other, it was okay. But once they got on her nerves, there was no possibility of coexisting harmoniously.

    She might let minor things slide, but that didn¡¯t entail a solution to them.

    "Can¡¯t I be annoyed with her?"

    Luo Xinxin pushed away Ren Changming and glared fiercely at Lu Qingyi.

    "Don¡¯t mess things up."

    Lu Qingyi lowered her head to look at her novel. She didn¡¯t even raise her head, her voice indifferent.

    If a mess was made, then it would be a different story.

    To her surprise, some people really seemed to enjoy getting slapped in the face.

    "Get back to your seats, the exam¡¯s about to begin."

    Wei Song walked in with the exam papers and tapped on the lectern to announce.

    All the students returned to their seats, awaiting the distribution of the exam papers.

    Wei Song took a look around the classroom and found Lu Qingyi sitting in her seat, looking down at the book in her hands.

    Wei Song: "..."

    He didn¡¯t need to look any closer to know that the book Lu Qingyi was reading was definitely a novel. Because there wasn¡¯t a single medical book on Lu Qingyi¡¯s desk or in her drawer.

    It was as if she only came to school to occupy a seat, just to have a bit of fun.

    Tellingly, Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t really need to attend university since she was already a professor.

    The exam papers were distributed, and Lu Qingyi casually shoved her novel into her drawer. She picked up the paper and skimmed through it quickly.

    It was too easy; there was no challenge at all.

    She looked at the time and then lay down to sleep.

    Li Xianya: "..."

    The exam wasn¡¯t easy, so how could Lu Qingyi sleep at a time like this?

    Ren Changming: "..."

    Was it because she didn¡¯t know the answers? She¡¯d barely glanced over the paper before she decided to sleep.

    Luo Xinxin¡¯s lips lifted in a proud smirk. Hmph, Lu Qingyi must not know any of the answers. She was sure to fail this time.

    Classmates: "..."

    Such a mentality; really, no one can compare.

    Wei Song: "..."

    Well, that was typical of Lu Qingyi.

    He still remembered what Lu Qingyi had once said:

    I¡¯ve never admired those who work hard from start to finish to get good grades. I always admire those who utilize half their time and get high scores.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s words were straightforward, nothing more than a refusal to admire those who diligently answer every question from start to finish, then carefully review their work until the exam ends.

    As far as Lu Qingyi was concerned, those who obtained high scores were only doing what was expected. There was nothing admirable about it.

    The ones she admired were those who slept for half the time and then answered the exam, or those who answered first, then slept, finishing the exam early.

    These people answered the exam questions just in time, without spare time for review.

    If these people got high scores, they were truly gifted, surely a stream of correct answers.

    "Teacher, one is not supposed to sleep during an exam."

    Luo Xinxin raised her hand and mentioned towards the sleeping Lu Qingyi.

    "Focus on your paper."

    Wei Song gently tapped on the desk. He slightly frowned, apparently a bit dissatisfied with Luo Xinxin.

    Nosey Parker.

    Even if Lu Qingyi wrote nothing, he didn¡¯t dare to penalize her, let alone when she was dozing off.

    Luo Xinxin glared at Lu Qingyi for a few minutes, then irritably picked up her pen to start on her paper.

    The exam was not too hard for her, but there were things she was not very familiar with. She only knew some basics.

    Half an hour before the end of the exam, Lu Qingyi stretched lazily. She slowly picked up her pen on the table and started writing on her paper swiftly.

    She wrote non-stop. To others, it seemed as if she had scribbled on the paper without properly reading the questions, lacking any technical knowledge whatsoever.

    Wei Song looked in the direction of Lu Qingyi and sighed heavily. Sear?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Doomed, the first position was out of everyone else¡¯s reach.

    He understood Lu Qingyi¡¯s habits. Only when she was absolutely sure without any doubt, she would start writing very quickly.

 Chapter 259 quite funny Luo Xinxin_1

    Chapter 259: 259 quite funny Luo Xinxin_1When it comes to taking tests, Lu Qingyi is exceptionally quick because she has an extraordinary memory and does not need to spend much time reading the questions.

    Wei Song glanced around at everyone in the classroom, then settled his gaze back on Lu Qingyi, shaking his head secretly.

    Ah, Professor Lu really doesn¡¯t leave any chance for others to shine.

    Wei Song¡¯s sigh and head shaking caught Luo Xinxin¡¯s eyes. Smirking slightly, she turned her gaze toward Lu Qingyi.

    Tsk, Lu Qingyi, Lu Qingyi, does she think she can score higher than me with this level of competency? Even Professor Wei has become helpless towards Lu Qingyi¡¯s actions.

    The exam ended quickly. Wei Song collected the papers and looked in Lu Qingyi¡¯s direction again.

    "Checking the papers."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s head was down as she uttered these three words, her voice cold.

    "Ah? Qingyi, what papers are you looking at?"

    Li Xianya happened to hear Lu Qingyi¡¯s words. She was bewildered, not quite understanding Lu Qingyi¡¯s intentions.

    Weren¡¯t the exam papers already collected up? What papers can she check at this time?

    Lu Qingyi: "No."

    Hearing Lu Qingyi¡¯s words, Wei Song nodded and then left the classroom.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s intuitive sense was indeed strong. She knew he was watching her without even lifting her head.

    The old Lu Qingyi could write on the blackboard with her back to the students and precisely hit chatting or distracted students with a piece of chalk without even looking.

    So, everyone in Lu Qingyi¡¯s class was always extraordinarily attentive as none wanted to experience the pain of being hit on the head by a chalk.

    "Lu Qingyi, you¡¯re really quite something."

    Luo Xinxin walked over and jeered.

    Well, only Lu Qingyi could randomly write anything if she didn¡¯t know the answer. This is something that others really can¡¯t do.

    "Failing the basic knowledge yet dreaming of the subsequent exams? Are you trying to come last? You¡¯re really quite kind."

    Luo Xinxin laughed. Her smile was full of ridicule.

    Hmph, if she can¡¯t even manage the basic knowledge, how could she deal with professional knowledge and practical skills?

    "I hope your tone remains the same when the results come out."

    Lu Qingyi slightly curved her lips, looking at Luo Xinxin with a faint smile.

    The professional knowledge exam was held in the afternoon. Like in the morning, Lu Qingyi initially slept and only started writing later on.

    The remaining professional knowledge and practical skills would be tested tomorrow.

    After turning in the exam papers, Lu Qingyi was the first to leave the classroom. After grinding her teeth and watching Lu Qingyi leave, Luo Xinxin also walked out of the classroom.

    With his hands in his pockets, Xu Boyan leaned against a tree trunk, his gaze fixed on the entrance of the medical school. Clearly, he had been waiting there for quite some time.

    The moment Lu Qingyi saw Xu Boyan, a sweet smile appeared on her face.

    Luo Xinxin caught sight of Xu Boyan at once. Abashed, she gushed, "He¡¯s so handsome! I¡¯m about to fall for him."

    There was a gentle, even slightly indulgent smile on Xu Boyan¡¯s face.

    His gaze... it made her feel like she was sinking.

    "Did you have to wait long?"

    Lu Qingyi moved forward and gave Xu Boyan a hug, asking him softly.

    The feeling of seeing Xu Boyan the moment she stepped through the school gate was truly wonderful.

    "Not too long. The little fellow is probably exhausted from the exam, right?"

    Xu Boyan gently tousled Lu Qingyi¡¯s hair, his voice filled with affection.

    No matter how long he had to wait for Lu Qingyi, he felt it was worth it.

    "Not tired. I slept a lot."

    Lu Qingyi shook her head, replying.

    "My mom¡¯s prepared some food. Would you like to come home with me?"

    Xu Boyan asked gently.

    Just a few minutes ago, Gu Xiang had called him, asking him to bring Lu Qingyi back home. His dad wanted to meet her.

    "Mmm, okay."

    Lu Qingyi gave a smile at the thought of Xu Boyan¡¯s mom. She felt extraordinarily warm.

    Xu Boyan¡¯s mom gave her a motherly vibe.

    Xu Boyan: "This time, my dad¡¯s home." S~ea??h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "Ah, I should get a gift for uncle and auntie. It doesn¡¯t feel right to go empty-handed."

    Lu Qingyi gently bit her lip as she slowly spoke.

    "I¡¯ve prepared it already. Just bring yourself."

    Xu Boyan grabbed Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand and said softly.

    He had already prepared the gifts. Lu Qingyi just needed to come in person; she didn¡¯t need to spend anything.

    "I want to choose it myself. You go back to the apartment first and wait for me, I¡¯ll go buy something."

    Right beside the medical school, there were many shops where they could buy things. Lu Qingyi shook her head gently.

    The intention behind the gift was the most important. The things bought by Xu Boyan could not represent her sentiment.

    "You¡¯re the best."

    Lu Qingyi blinked at him lightly.

    Xu Boyan finally conceded. He sighed lightly, then started walking off.

    Lu Qingyi took out her phone from her pocket, preparing to make a call, but was interrupted.

    "Hey, Lu Qingyi, who was that guy just now?"

    Luo Xinxin walked up to Lu Qingyi. She asked in a loud and arrogant tone, arrogantly demanding to know as if Lu Qingyi was obliged to tell her.

    Lu Qingyi looked at Luo Xinxin indifferently: "Do you like him?"

    She raised her eyebrow and looked at Luo Xinxin coldly.

    She could tolerate a lot of things, but if Luo Xinxin intended to lay a finger on her man, she wouldn¡¯t be so easygoing.

    "Yes, I like him. Tell me his name, contact details, age, and profession."

    Luo Xinxin stretched out her hand demandingly towards Lu Qingyi, her gaze still fixed on the direction where Xu Boyan had disappeared.

    "He has a girlfriend."

    Lu Qingyi glanced at Luo Xinxin¡¯s outstretched hand and smirked sarcastically.

    Really, quite shameless.

    "Is his girlfriend as young as me? Is his girlfriend as beautiful as me? Does his girlfriend like him as much as I do? Is his girlfriend as outstanding as me?"

    Luo Xinxin folded her arms across her chest, asking four consecutive questions arrogantly as if she were the best.

    "She¡¯s not as young as you, but more mature. More beautiful than you, likes him more than you do, and is more outstanding than you."

    Lu Qingyi smiled slightly.

    Seriously, she really didn¡¯t know where Luo Xinxin got her confidence from. Let¡¯s just talk about liking him, for example.

    She¡¯d only just seen him for a few minutes, and she was already in love? It¡¯s possible to fall in love at first sight, but to the point of profound affection after just a few minutes?

    Lu Qingyi felt speechless.

    "Who¡¯s his girlfriend?"

    Luo Xinxin slightly furrowed her brows.

    "Me."

    Lu Qingyi put her right hand into her pocket, uttering slowly.

    Xu Boyan¡¯s girlfriend was her, Lu Qingyi.

    "Hand him over to me. I¡¯ll let you cheat off me in tomorrow¡¯s exam."

    Luo Xinxin offered in a stunned tone after a while.

 Chapter 260 Lu Qingyi: I will make you slap your own face_1

    Chapter 260: 260 Lu Qingyi: I will make you slap your own face_1Yield?

    Copy?

    Lu Qingyi suddenly found herself laughing, her curiosity piqued. She wondered what Luo Xinxin¡¯s mind had been filled with all this time.

    Putting everything else aside, even if she did yield, would Xu Boyan necessarily fall for Luo Xinxin? That was clearly impossible.

    "I¡¯ll let you save face."

    Lu Qingyi said coolly, a smirk playing at the corners of her lips.

    "You, who skips class, are not worthy of him."

    Luo Xinxin jeered, crossing her arms in a display of arrogance and certainty.

    Unworthy?

    This was something Lu Qingyi had heard countless times. It failed to affect her now.

    "When the test results are out, you¡¯ll find yourself even less deserving."

    Lu Qingyi laughed at her blatant arrogance, her eyes glowing with an unshakeable confidence.

    Academic scores would prove everything.

    "Hmmph, give me his contact." S§×ar?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Luo Xinxin demandingly opened her hand, biting her own lips.

    She didn¡¯t think her actions were inappropriate. On the contrary, she took it for granted.

    That excellent man, no, that handsome man, should not be Lu Qingyi¡¯s boyfriend.

    "If you want it, ask him yourself."

    Lu Qingyi walked away after saying this, pulling out her cell phone to make a call.

    "Send me a set of sapphire bracelets and a tea set, make sure the teapot is made of purple clay."

    As soon as the call connected, Lu Qingyi made her request.

    "Yes, at the entrance of the Kyoto Medical School."

    Having provided her location, Lu Qingyi hung up, her fingers casually swiping across her phone.

    Sapphires were known to help relieve respiratory ailments, and Xu Boyan¡¯s father, Xu Hang, enjoyed drinking tea. A teapot made of prized purple clay was the perfect gift.

    "Qingyi, you¡¯re still here?"

    Li Xianya, surrounded by a group of girls whispering among themselves, emerged. Spotting Lu Qingyi leaning against a tree trunk playing with her cell phone, she was taken aback to see her still at the school entrance.

    Lu Qingyi had left the school very early. Yet now, she was still at the school gate.

    "Hmm, I¡¯m waiting for someone."

    Lu Qingyi casually replied, meeting Li Xianya¡¯s eyes.

    Li Xianya asked, "Are you waiting for your boyfriend?"

    Lu Qingyi replied, "No."

    "Then take your time. We¡¯re going to grab some food, bye."

    Li Xianya waved and left, arm in arm with her friends.

    "Xianya, that¡¯s Lu Qingyi, right?"

    "Yes, that¡¯s her."

    "She is indeed very beautiful, so cool."

    "I¡¯ve heard of Lu Qingyi for a long time but never had the chance to see her."

    "I¡¯ve heard she¡¯s very formidable."

    "Exactly, even Professor Wei turns a blind eye to her constant absences."

    "I wish I were a man, I would definitely pursue such a beautiful girl."

    "So beautiful and badass, I just love her."

    "..."

    The young women engaged in their excited chatter as they left, lavishing Lu Qingyi with praises.

    Their voices got smaller and smaller until they eventually faded off into the distance.

    "Excuse me, are you Miss Lu?"

    A man in a smart suit walked towards her, carrying a box and wiping sweat off his forehead.

    Lu Qingyi replied, "Yes."

    "Here are the items you requested."

    The man respectfully handed over the box. His superiors had drilled into him that he ought to serve Lu Qingyi with utmost respect, making no room for negligence.

    "Alright."

    Accepting the box, Lu Qingyi¡¯s expression remained aloof.

    "Miss Lu, do you need any further assistance?" he asked.

    The man¡¯s superiors had also told him that if Lu Qingyi needed anything at all, he was to do his best to meet her needs.

    "No, you may leave."

    After stating this, Lu Qingyi picked up the box and headed towards the apartment building.

    Xu Boyan was waiting outside instead of heading upstairs. He was occupied with his phone, awaiting Lu Qingyi¡¯s arrival.

    They were similar in more ways than one. No matter the place or time, they always preferred to lean against something, looking boneless.

    "So soon?"

    Xu Boyan glanced up, watching as Lu Qingyi walked towards him carrying a box. He lightly chuckled.

    It hadn¡¯t even been twenty minutes. Had Lu Qingyi finished picking out the gifts so quickly?

    Lu Qingyi replied, "Not bad."

    "What did you buy?" Xu Boyan glanced at the box Lu Qingyi held.

    "A bracelet and a tea set."

    Lu Qingyi shoved the box into Xu Boyan¡¯s arms, casually sharing her purchases.

    "Delivered to you."

    Noticing Xu Boyan¡¯s confusion, Lu Qingyi clarified.

    It would be difficult to find these items on this street, so Xu Boyan¡¯s confusion was justified.

    "I see. Get in the car."

    Without probing further, Xu Boyan placed the box in the trunk before opening the passenger¡¯s door. He waited by the car door, allowing Lu Qingyi to climb in.

    "Xu Boyan, your father likes to drink tea, right?"

    Lu Qingyi asked, doubt coloring her voice.

    "Yes, my mom doesn¡¯t like the smell of smoke. So he quit smoking and turned to tea instead."

    Xu Boyan spoke, the love of his father for his mother evident in his words.

    His father, Xu Hang, had a heavy addiction to cigarettes. But for Gu Xiang, who disliked the smell of smoke, he had gradually quit.

    "Your dad really loves your mom."

    Lu Qingyi chuckled in response.

    If a man was willing to change for a woman, that meant he was deeply in love with her. That kind of love was indeed enviable.

    "I will love you as much."

    Xu Boyan turned his head, staring at Lu Qingyi with a soft look in his eyes.

    Lu Qingyi gave him a small smile but remained silent.

    She could tell that Xu Boyan was in love with her. That was perhaps the reason why she ever felt the urge to officially settle down with him.

    "What¡¯s the matter? You don¡¯t believe me?"

    As Lu Qingyi remained silent, Xu Boyan gazed at her, his lips curved into a slight smile.

    "I..." Lu Qingyi began, but was cut off as Xu Boyan¡¯s lips closed over hers.

    "Mmm."

    Caught off guard, Lu Qingyi¡¯s eyes widened as she looked at Xu Boyan.

    "Sweetheart, close your eyes."

    Xu Boyan released his unneeded hand and gently rubbed Lu Qingyi¡¯s head, whispering to her.

    Obediently, Lu Qingyi closed her eyes.

    "You are still yet learning how to breathe."

    As their kiss ended, Xu Boyan chuckled lightly, his voice filled with warmth.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s cheeks blushed slightly. Embarrassed, she turned her head away, avoiding Xu Boyan¡¯s gaze.

    She felt quite shy.

    "Kid, there¡¯s no need to feel shy. There¡¯s a lot more shyness to come."

    Xu Boyan chuckled. His words sounded quite embarrassing.

    Lu Qingyi appeared cold on the surface. However, her heart was like that of a child. She could get embarrassed with ease.

    If he didn¡¯t know Lu Qingyi as well as he did, he would have been deceived by her cold exterior.

    Sly girl.

    "Your parents are waiting."

    Lu Qingyi cleared her throat, barely masking her unease.

    Xu Boyan smiled at her and started the car.

 Chapter 261 saw Xu Boyanâ€™s dad_1

    Chapter 261: 261 saw Xu Boyan¡¯s dad_1They quickly arrived at Xu Mansion, and Lu Qingyi got out of the car, holding a box.

    "Let me help you with that."

    Xu Boyan reached out to take the box from Lu Qingyi.

    "No need, I¡¯ve got it."

    Lu Qingyi shook her head and said, still holding the box.

    The Xu Mansion was all quiet; not even a servant was in sight.

    "My mother gave the housekeeper the day off."

    Seeing Lu Qingyi¡¯s confusion, Xu Boyan explained.

    Gu Xiang wanted to spend some quality time with her future daughter-in-law, so she had sent away all the servants and housekeepers. She had even cooked the meals herself.

    "Did the auntie prepare all the meals by herself today?"

    Lu Qingyi asked Xu Boyan in surprise.

    In the novels she had read, if a future in-law sent away the servants and cooked meals themselves for their son¡¯s girlfriend, it either meant they did not want to deal with potential embarrassment in front of servants, or they held the girlfriend in great regard. She was unclear about which one was her case.

    "Yes, my mom said she wanted you to taste her cooking. She¡¯s a pretty good cook, but she doesn¡¯t do it often because my dad is reluctant to let her."

    Xu Boyan walked over to Lu Qingyi, gently tousled her hair, and said.

    He was also reluctant to let his girlfriend do the cooking. He¡¯d handle that responsibility in the future.

    "Ah, our beautiful daughter-in-law has arrived, come on in, don¡¯t linger at the door."

    The main door suddenly opened, and Gu Xiang, with a broom in hand, immediately put it down as soon as she saw Lu Qingyi. She came forward to grab Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand.

    Xu Boyan was entirely left out of the interaction.

    Xu Boyan: "..."

    Perhaps he really was not their biological child.

    Seeing Lu Qingyi being welcomed so warmly by his own mother, he felt genuinely happy.

    "Auntie, this is for you and uncle."

    Lu Qingyi chuckled and handed the box she was carrying to Gu Xiang.

    "Oh my, it¡¯s enough that you came; there¡¯s no need to bring gifts."

    "And don¡¯t call me auntie, call me mom."

    "Didn¡¯t I tell you last time? Why are you calling me auntie again?"

    Gu Xiang took the box, her eyebrows knitting slightly. There was a hint of displeasure in her voice.

    She still wanted to hear Lu Qingyi call her "mom". The title "auntie" just felt odd to her.

    "Mom."

    Without any hesitation, Lu Qingyi addressed her accordingly.

    "Come, your mom has prepared dishes you like. I want you to taste them."

    Gu Xiang led Lu Qingyi into the house by her hand.

    Xu Boyan stood still outside, heaving a helpless sigh.

    He, the son, was obviously not the focus here. Gu Xiang barely glanced at him; her eyes were fixed on Lu Qingyi.

    "Is this Qingyi?"

    Xu Hang was sitting on the living room couch, and as he looked at Lu Qingyi, a warm smile appeared on his face.

    The love in his eyes was obvious when he looked at Gu Xiang.

    Xu Hang and Xu Boyan looked very alike, except for the age difference.

    Lu Qingyi: "Hello, uncle."

    "Oh, such a pretty girl, Boyan is indeed very lucky."

    Xu Hang looked at Lu Qingyi with a genial smile, feeling quite satisfied.

    His mischievous son had finally wisened up to find a girlfriend.

    Xu Boyan, who had just entered the house, was speechless.

    His father....

    Fine, he might really have no place in this house.

    Gu Xiang glared at Xu Hang. Puzzled, he scratched the back of his head, clueless about what Gu Xiang meant.

    Gu Xiang likes Lu Qingyi, so she naturally goes along with Gu Xiang¡¯s opinion.

    What does Gu Xiang mean by glaring at him now?

    "Girl, you called me mom already, shouldn¡¯t you also switch to calling Boyan¡¯s father dad?"

    Gu Xiang holds Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand; her voice especially pleasant and gentle when she speaks.

    "Huh?"

    Lu Qingyi feels a bit dumbfounded, staring at Xu Hang without uttering a word for a long time.

    It seems, she feels somewhat awkward.

    "Hiss."

    Gu Xiang moves forward, stepping on Xu Hang¡¯s foot, "Calling uncle doesn¡¯t sound nice, call him dad."

    Gu Xiang glares at Xu Hang, her meaning exceedingly clear.

    Xu Hang finally understands. Lu Qingyi just called him uncle and he agreed, that¡¯s why Gu Xiang is unhappy.

    He should let Lu Qingyi call him dad, then the address would be in accord with Boyan¡¯s.

    "Qingyi, don¡¯t call me uncle anymore, start calling me dad."

    Xu Hang shrugged his shoulder as he said it.

    He usually is a stern man, but before Gu Xiang, he seemed to become a different person. S§×ar?h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "I¡¯ve been always calling you old Xu."

    Boyan remarks from the side, his voice slightly cold.

    Gu Xiang:"..."

    Xu Hang:"..."

    Fine, Boyan indeed rarely calls Xu Hang father, mostly calling him old Xu.

    Lu Qingyi:"..."

    She glances at Boyan, then at Gu Xiang and Xu Hang, "Hello, mom and dad."

    She addresses Gu Xiang and Xu Hang, her voice sounding especially natural.

    The issue about addressing, it needed to change sooner or later, even though it¡¯s a bit early now, it doesn¡¯t matter.

    "Oh, hello, daughter-in-law."

    Gu Xiang and Lin Hang simultaneously respond.

    "Sit down and eat, Boyan said you especially like green peppers, so I made these especially for you."

    At the dining table, Gu Xiang passes a dish of green peppers to Lu Qingyi, slowly opening her mouth to speak.

    The big green peppers are stuffed with glutinous rice, pork and some seasonings, all of which are wrapped inside the pepper, smelling delicious.

    Lu Qingyi looks at the dishes on the table and realizes that every dish has green pepper in it.

    Green peppers with shredded pork, green peppers with scrambled eggs, green peppers with beef, green peppers with pork liver, green peppers with tofu, green peppers...

    There are a lot of dishes, it seems they all are specially made to accommodate the taste she likes. Lu Qingyi gets a little teary seeing the dishes on the table.

    Gu Xiang really thoughtful.

    Gu Xiang asks: "Do you like it?"

    "Thank you, mom."

    Lu Qingyi looks up, the rim of her eyes slightly reddening, she¡¯s truly touched.

    She likes it, likes it very much.

    "Oh dear, don¡¯t cry."

    Seeing the redness around Lu Qingyi eyes, Gu Xiang panics a bit.

    "Kiddo, don¡¯t be sad, my mom is your mom, don¡¯t think too much, okay?"

    Boyan gently embraces Lu Qingyi in his arms, softly comforting her, his voice soft and gentle.

    He knows, the kid must be crying because she feels touched.

    Lu Qingyi buries her head in Boyan¡¯s chest, nodding slightly.

    She feels somewhat embarrassed, since Boyan¡¯s parents are present.

    Boyan gives Gu Xiang a slight shake of his head, Gu Xiang immediately understands, looking at Lu Qingyi with some pity.

    Oh, this child.

 Chapter 262Ruan Qingyang_1

    Chapter 262: 262Ruan Qingyang_1"Qingyi, come watch TV with me."

    After dinner, Gu Xiang takes Lu Qingyi by the hand and leads her to the living room to watch TV.

    Lu Qingyi isn¡¯t really interested in TV shows, but she doesn¡¯t want to ruin Gu Xiang¡¯s mood.

    "Come here for a second."

    Xu Hang signals Xu Boyan to come outside for a chat, his brow lightly furrowed, his expression somewhat solemn.

    "What is it?"

    In the backyard, Xu Boyan keeps his hands in his pockets, his expression slightly aloof.

    Before Xu Hang has a chance to speak, Xu Boyan can almost guess what he¡¯s about to say.

    "What¡¯s her background?"

    Xu Hang asks, his hands behind his back.

    The "she" Xu Hang refers to is undoubtedly Lu Qingyi.

    "Pretty ordinary."

    Xu Boyan replies casually ¡ª indeed, the girl is extraordinary, but her current family background is quite ordinary.

    "You know what your uncles are like."

    Xu Hang lightly furrows his brow. He doesn¡¯t object to Xu Boyan being with Lu Qingyi, but he fears that Lu Qingyi could become Xu Boyan¡¯s weak spot.

    Once you have a vulnerable spot, you can¡¯t be strong anymore, and you can¡¯t be invincible.

    At the very least, Lu Qingyi needs to have the ability to protect herself.

    "What harm is there in handing the Xu Family over to them?"

    Xu Boyan turns to look at Xu Hang as he speaks. He doesn¡¯t have much interest in the properties and businesses of the Xu Family.

    In his view, taking over the Xu corporation is merely fulfilling a responsibility.

    "I know you don¡¯t care about these things, and neither do I. But think about it, your uncles are so ambitious but so incapable. The Xu corporation will surely fall into their hands sooner or later. Do you want to just watch what our ancestors have built be ruined?"

    Xu Hang sighs softly and heavily pats Xu Boyan¡¯s shoulder.

    He also doesn¡¯t care much about Xu corporation. What he cares about is his mother¡¯s last words before her death.

    "The young lady can protect herself." S~ea??h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Xu Boyan speaks out.

    Lu Qingyi is not helpless. She can handle a gun and isn¡¯t a pushover. He also has Qiu Long arranged by her side, so there shouldn¡¯t be any danger.

    "Add more protection for her."

    Xu Hang pats Xu Boyan¡¯s shoulder and slowly advises.

    "Dad, do you know about conception without sperm?"

    Xu Boyan suddenly asked Xu Hang.

    Dad?

    Xu Hang is slightly stunned. Xu Boyan doesn¡¯t often call him dad.

    "I know, but I don¡¯t think it¡¯s possible."

    Xu Hang nods and shares his opinion.

    The idea of conception without sperm is preposterous. If it were possible, why hasn¡¯t anyone successfully studied it after so many years?

    So he thinks it¡¯s either a hoax, or success chances are extremely, extremely low.

    Xu Boyan: "Do you know who Wen Wanyu¡¯s best friend is?"

    If he knows who Aunt Wen¡¯s best friend is, it would be much easier to find out a lot of things.

    Xu Hang is startled by Xu Boyan¡¯s question, obviously surprised. "Wen Wanyu?"

    Xu Boyan: "Wen Linyu¡¯s aunt."

    "Do you know her?"

    Xu Hang looks at Xu Boyan in shock.

    Wen Wanyu has been missing for a long time and no one in their families, except for the Wen Family, knows where she has gone.

    She¡¯s been missing for nearly twenty years.

    Xu Boyan: "Yes."

    Xu Hang asks: "Is she in Kyoto?"

    Xu Boyan: "Has been."

    "The most dangerous place is indeed the safest place. She is still in Kyoto, no wonder old Lu couldn¡¯t find her."

    Xu Hang heavily sighs and slowly speaks.

    Old Lu?

    Xu Boyan asks: "Uncle Lu?"

    Lu Mohai, a member of the Lu family, ranks only below the Xu family. He has no children or wife despite living most of his life.

    "Yes, Wen Wanyu¡¯s best friend is named Ruan Qingyang. Your Uncle Lu has been infatuated with a girl for a long time, but it¡¯s a pity that he never won Ruan Qingyang¡¯s affection."

    Xu Hang sighs heavily, feeling particularly helpless.

    Affection is best when it is mutual. It¡¯s really hard for someone to unrequitedly love someone else.

    Everyone in their circle knows that Lu Mohai likes Ruan Qingyang. She¡¯s very cold and career-oriented. Although Lu Mohai has pursued Ruan Qingyang for a long time, he has never been able to win the phrase "I like you too" from her.

    Suddenly, Ruan Qingyang disappeared as if evaporating. Lu Mohai had almost turned Kyoto upside down, but still couldn¡¯t find the girl he liked.

    Soon after, Wen Wanyu also disappeared.

    "Ruan Qingyang."

    Xu Boyan savours the name.

    It has a familiar feel to it.

    "Since you know Wen Wanyu, you should know Ruan Qingyang too, right?"

    Xu Hang asks, becoming eager to know the whereabouts of Ruan Qingyang.

    His brother Lu Mohai has fallen for a woman for so long, and only when he finds Ruan Qingyang can he give up.

    "She¡¯s probably not alive."

    Xu Boyan says, according to Wen Wanyu, Ruan Qingyang is probably dead by now.

    Killed due to complications during childbirth.

    "She¡¯s gone?"

    Xu Hang¡¯s expression shows some shock, as he has never heard about it.

    Xu Boyan: "Yes."

    "Tell me where Wen Wanyu is."

    Xu Hang slightly furrows his brow.

    "Let¡¯s talk about it later. I¡¯ll go check on the little girl."

    Xu Boyan exhales softly and strides towards the living room.

    It is because of Lu Qingyi that he knows about Wen Wanyu. So, even if he is to tell Xu Hang anything, he has to seek Lu Qingyi¡¯s permission.

    In the living room, Lu Qingyi and Gu Xiang are munching on popcorn while watching TV. Both have smiles on their faces.

    A very warm scene.

    "Qingyi dear, will you stay with me tonight?"

    Gu Xiang tightens her grip on Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand as she asks.

    Xu Boyan: "..."

    Isn¡¯t that dialogue supposed to be uttered by him?

    Xu Hang: "..."

    Really? Gu Xiang actually wants to keep Lu Qingyi over. Then, he doesn¡¯t even qualify to go into the room.

    "I¡¯ll go back to the apartment. It¡¯s closer to school, and I have an exam tomorrow. Next time, Qingyi will definitely stay with mom."

    Lu Qingyi bites her lip and gently shakes her head.

    She senses Xu Boyan¡¯s reluctance and the hostility in Xu Hang¡¯s eyes.

    Gu Xiang gives her a motherly feeling. Gu Xiang provides her with warmth she has never had before. She doesn¡¯t know how to reject Gu Xiang¡¯s request.

    "Okay then, it¡¯s getting late. Going home earlier will be safer."

    Gu Xiang says after glancing at the clock on the wall. Xu Mansion is quite far from the medical school after all.

    "Then we¡¯re leaving."

    Xu Boyan nods.

    "Bye mom and dad."

    Lu Qingyi waves goodbye to Gu Xiang and Xu Hang. It feels so natural.

    Xu Boyan¡¯s parents are really nice. She likes them a lot.

    Xu Boyan: "..."

    Well, it seems that Lu Qingyi is closer to them than he, their own son, is.

 Chapter 263 Mad Luo Xinxin_1

    Chapter 263: 263 Mad Luo Xinxin_1"I wonder what gift Qingyi got for me."

    Lu Qingyi had just left and Gu Xiang couldn¡¯t wait to unwrap her gift.

    She didn¡¯t like opening it directly in front of Lu Qingyi, which made her eager. She didn¡¯t care about how precious the gift was, what she cared about was Lu Qingyi¡¯s heartfelt thought.

    She is particularly curious what Lu Qingyi would give her.

    "Oh my god, the sapphire bracelet I¡¯ve always wanted."

    Gu Xiang saw the bracelet in the box and was completely taken aback. This bracelet has the effect of relieving respiratory ailments.

    She had always wanted to buy it, but for some reason never had the opportunity. She didn¡¯t expect Lu Qingyi to actually get her one.

    "Hey Xu, check out this tea set."

    Gu Xiang took the tea set out of the box and nudged Xu Hang.

    This tea set was what Xu Hang liked.

    Lu Qingyi really did put special thought into picking out the gifts.

    Xu Hang nodded with satisfaction.

    ¡ª¡ª

    "Lu Qingyi, today is the last day of the exam. You can look forward to being defeated by me."

    As soon as Luo Xinxin entered the classroom, she went to Lu Qingyi¡¯s table and started provoking her.

    She was extremely upset about Lu Qingyi¡¯s attitude toward her yesterday.

    "Alright, let¡¯s wait and see."

    Lu Qingyi barely smirked, her gaze landing on Luo Xinxin with a cryptic smile.

    There were always people who underestimated their own strength, and there was nothing she could do about it.

    The exam started quickly. Like yesterday, Lu Qingyi went straight to sleep as soon as she got the test paper, and only woke up to answer the questions in the last half hour.

    The invigilator shook his head at the sight, but didn¡¯t want to say much.

    If she likes it, let her be. It¡¯s college now, you are in control of your own future. If you want to sleep, just sleep. Anyway, he won¡¯t get involved.

    The test is over, and it¡¯s lunch time. People in the classroom have been heading to the cafeteria. Only Lu Qingyi glanced at the time and continued to sleep at her desk.

    "Qingyi, do you need me to grab lunch for you?"

    Li Xianya walked over to Lu Qingyi, tapped lightly on her desk, and asked quietly.

    "No need, someone will be delivering lunch for me."

    Lu Qingyi, still resting her head on the desk, answered with a cold tone.

    Xu Boyan said he would have Xu Yi deliver her lunch. All she had to do was wait in the classroom.

    "I envy your ¡¯having a boyfriend¡¯ life."

    As soon as Li Xianya heard that someone would be delivering lunch for Lu Qingyi, she guessed it was Lu Qingyi¡¯s boyfriend.

    Oh, how she envied that.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s boyfriend was tall and handsome, and he was especially good at taking care of people, and he was exceptionally good to Lu Qingyi.

    This made many people envious.

    Sweet love, probably looked like Xu Boyan and Lu Qingyi together.

    "Hmph, that¡¯s just because her boyfriend hasn¡¯t met anyone better."

    Luo Xinxin slammed her pen on the table and spoke coldly.

    Humph, that¡¯s because Lu Qingyi¡¯s boyfriend hasn¡¯t met her. She was much better than Lu Qingyi, and any man who wasn¡¯t blind would know he should choose her instead.

    Li Xianya looked at Luo Xinxin without understanding, didn¡¯t respond, and walked straight out of the classroom.

    Luo Xinxin really was insane.

    "Hey, what¡¯s your boyfriend¡¯s name?"

    Luo Xinxin, sitting at her place, asked aggressively.

    Lu Qingyi rested her head on the table motionless, clearly asleep.

    No, it could also be said that Lu Qingyi really didn¡¯t want to have anything to do with Luo Xinxin. Luo Xinxin was a nuisance.

    "Hmph, I¡¯ll find out sooner or later."

    Luo Xinxin kicked her stool and glared at Lu Qingyi, her teeth grinding.

    Hmph, Lu Qingyi won¡¯t leave? Then she wouldn¡¯t leave either.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s boyfriend was coming to deliver lunch to Lu Qingyi? Then she would wait till he arrives.

    She wanted to let Lu Qingyi¡¯s boyfriend know, she was much better than Lu Qingyi, choosing her would be much better than choosing Lu Qingyi.

    "Miss Lu."

    Xu Yi, holding a thermos, rushed into the classroom panting.

    Xu Boyan told him to deliver food to Lu Qingyi. He hurriedly complied, afraid that Lu Qingyi would have to go hungry

    "That was quick."

    Lu Qingyi yawned and then said slowly.

    Well, his speed was impressive.

    "Mr. Xu told me to bring this over to you. I was scared that Miss Lu would go hungry." S§×ar?h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Xu Yi scratched the back of his head embarrassedly and chuckled twice.

    His idol absolutely couldn¡¯t go hungry.

    Lu Qingyi nodded: "Put it down."

    When Luo Xinxin saw Xu Yi, she was a little dazed; but seeing Lu Qingyi and Xu Yi¡¯s interaction, she slowly got excited.

    It looked like Lu Qingyi¡¯s boyfriend was no simple man, he even had a subordinate, and a runner at that.

    If she could successfully replace Lu Qingyi, then she would have all she needed in the future.

    "Hey, what¡¯s your relationship with Lu Qingyi¡¯s boyfriend?"

    Luo Xinxin suddenly walked over to Xu Yi, lifting her chin high with an air of arrogance.

    Xu Yi: "..."

    He was utterly confused.

    "Hey, I¡¯m talking to you. You don¡¯t know how to answer?"

    Xu Yi ignored her, which instantly displeased Luo Xinxin.

    A mere subordinate dare to ignore her.

    "I don¡¯t speak with idiots, thank you."

    Xu Yi gave Luo Xinxin a meaningful look and coldly responded.

    He really didn¡¯t like Luo Xinxin¡¯s tone.

    "You¡¯re nothing but a servant, how dare you talk to me like that."

    Luo Xinxin felt instantly upset, biting her lip as she spoke.

    "You¡¯re an idiot."

    Xu Yi insulted her, looking at Luo Xinxin as if she was a madwoman. He truly believed something was wrong with this woman¡¯s mind.

    Yes, he was Xu Boyan¡¯s subordinate, but Xu Boyan never spoke to him in such a tone, and never deliberately emphasised their master-servant relationship.

    Luo Xinxin¡¯s words had somewhat crossed a line.

    "Snap."

    The sound of bones breaking. Lu Qingyi took out a tissue and gently wiped her fingers. The smile on her lips was extremely cold.

    She was protective of her own. She could tolerate bullying of herself, but not those she cared about.

    "Lu Qingyi."

    Luo Xinxin covered her hand, looking at Lu Qingyi in disbelief.

    Lu Qingyi actually dared to do this to her.

    "Does it hurt?"

    Lu Qingyi threw the tissue into the trash can and slowly raised her eyes to look at Luo Xinxin.

    If it didn¡¯t hurt, she could continue.

    "Do you believe I¡¯ll tell the professor?"

    Luo Xinxin looked at Lu Qingyi and said.

    Xu Yi: "..."

    Oh my god, is this primary school? She was already an adult and still wanted to run to the teacher to tell?

    Lu Qingyi softly smirked, looking at Luo Xinxin with both humor and ridicule in her eyes, "You can go and tell."

    How childish. She was already a university student still running to the professor to snitch, something only primary school students would do.

    As expected of Luo Xinxin who didn¡¯t even graduate from high school. So immature in both her actions and mentality.

 Chapter 264 Perfect Answer Sheet_1

    Chapter 264: 264 Perfect Answer Sheet_1Luo Xinxin really just turned around and left, leaving Xu Yi speechless. This woman was truly ridiculous.

    "Miss Lu, is there anything I can help you with?"

    Xu Yi looked thoughtful as he watched Luo Xinxin¡¯s retreating figure. If he helped Lu Qingyi deal with Luo Xinxin, would his standing in Lu Qingyi¡¯s heart rise a little?

    "No need, and don¡¯t tell Xu Boyan."

    Lu Qingyi sat down calmly and spoke slowly.

    Xu Yi: "..."

    Alright then, Lu Qingyi was indeed Lu Qingyi, different from other women. Others would rush to complain to their boyfriends when they felt wronged, but Lu Qingyi was different.

    "Then Miss Lu, I¡¯ll leave first."

    Xu Yi scratched the back of his head and said.

    After Xu Yi left, Lu Qingyi sat in the classroom eating the meal Xu Boyan had prepared for her. She really felt she had become picky, having grown accustomed to Xu Boyan¡¯s cooking.

    "Qingyi, your boyfriend isn¡¯t so stingy, is he? Not even giving you meat to eat."

    Li Xianya walked in with a cup of milk tea, deliberately looking at Lu Qingyi¡¯s lunch box.

    Almost all of it was green pepper, very little meat. Li Xianya widened her eyes to look at Lu Qingyi.

    It couldn¡¯t be, Lu Qingyi¡¯s boyfriend didn¡¯t seem like the stingy type.

    "No, I like green peppers."

    Lu Qingyi shook her head. She preferred vegetarian food.

    Just because she liked vegetables didn¡¯t mean she didn¡¯t eat meat, she just ate less by comparison.

    She did like street food like kebab skewers. S§×arch* The Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "Qingyi, you don¡¯t have any issues with the medical experiment exam, do you?"

    Li Xianya asked worriedly.

    The first year experimental exam was mostly about identifying medicinal herbs. They hadn¡¯t learned things like acupuncture yet.

    Lu Qingyi: "No problem."

    Just identifying herbs, it was a simple task in her dictionary.

    "Have you studied?"

    Li Xianya looked at Lu Qingyi with some suspicion. It seemed she had never seen Lu Qingyi flip through books, and her desk was only covered with novels, not a single medical book in sight.

    In the previous three written exams, it seemed to Li Xianya that Lu Qingyi was sketchy in answering, but seeing her confident expression, she had been holding back from asking about Lu Qingyi¡¯s answers.

    "Does this count?"

    Lu Qingyi pulled out a novel with a colorful cover from her drawer.

    Novels are books, there¡¯s nothing wrong with that.

    Li Xianya: "..."

    She was asking about medical books, medical books!

    "Qingyi, I hope you can really beat Luo Xinxin. I really can¡¯t stand her attitude."

    Li Xianya said as she looked at Lu Qingyi hopefully.

    Indeed, Luo Xinxin was problematic and unlikeable, but her ability did slightly surpass all their classmates.

    After all, Luo Xinxin had been studying these things since she was a child, her knowledge naturally far surpassed that of those who just started learning.

    "I will win."

    Lu Qingyi gave a slight smile and spoke calmly.

    The word "lose" was not in her vocabulary. How could she, Doctor L, lose to a student?

    In the afternoon exam, ten kinds of medicinal herbs were placed in front of each student. They had to write down the name, effects, and smell of these herbs.

    Lu Qingyi glanced at the herbs laid out on the table and couldn¡¯t help but feel speechless. She recognized these herbs with just one look.

    The other examinees were touching and smelling, everyone was extremely nervous, only Lu Qingyi was particularly calm.

    She scanned the herbs with her eyes, then calmly wrote on the paper, without reaching out to touch the herbs at any point.

    "Can I hand in my paper now?"

    Half an hour later, Lu Qingyi casually raised her hand, speaking coldly.

    The students still studying the herbs and answering questions: "..."

    What? Handing in the paper already? They had only written a few herbs, and incompletely at that.

    The slowest ones had only answered two or three herbs.

    Proctor: "..."

    What¡¯s with this speed, does she really know it all, or does she know nothing?

    "You can."

    The proctor cleared his throat and spoke slowly.

    Whatever, hand it in if you want. Your grades are your own business.

    Lu Qingyi handed her paper to the proctor and left the classroom.

    Well, the questions were really easy. She remembered those herbs, so she didn¡¯t need to think at all.

    When the invigilator saw Lu Qingyi¡¯s paper, the first thing he noticed was how pleasing it was. Lu Qingyi¡¯s handwriting was truly beautiful, a feast for the eyes.

    Her answers were also well organized, not missing a single question. Just looking at the neatness of the paper made the proctor feel comfortable.

    Looking closely at the answers, the proctor suddenly felt a thump in his chest. The answers were extremely standard, even more comprehensive than the reference answers.

    "Is Lu Qingyi one of your top students?"

    The proctor knocked on the first desk and slowly asked. He felt his heart couldn¡¯t take it.

    This was clearly a genius.

    "No, Lu Qingyi often takes leaves of absence. If it wasn¡¯t for the exam, she probably wouldn¡¯t have come back."

    The male student whose desk had been knocked looked up in confusion, looking at the proctor with a puzzled face.

    He was stumped as to why the proctor would ask this question.

    "Has she studied before? What does she do off campus?"

    The proctor looked a little surprised and quickly asked.

    "Sir, I don¡¯t know, I¡¯m not close to her."

    "She¡¯s cool and distant, rarely interacts with us, and spends very little time on campus."

    "Anyway, I just think she¡¯s incredible. I don¡¯t know anything else."

    The student whose desk got knocked spoke slowly. His words were full of praise for Lu Qingyi. He was deeply impressed by her during the military training period.

    For a girl to be so adept at handling guns, he thought it was amazing and envied her. He suddenly felt like sucking up to her but thought he was unworthy.

    Everyone who was there that day knew Lu Qingyi had a boyfriend, and that her boyfriend seemed pretty impressive too.

    Lu Qingyi was very beautiful, and there were many boys who liked her. However, no one dared to confess their feelings to her.

    "Oh, I see."

    The proctor nodded thoughtfully, looking at the paper again and again.

    Amazing, truly amazing. This answer was even more detailed than the one in the reference book and even covered more than he knew.

    This was indeed a talent. He had memorized the name Lu Qingyi.

 Chapter 265, many things are possible_1

    Chapter 265: 265, many things are possible_1Lu Qingyi, of course, was not aware of the supervisor¡¯s thoughts about her. As soon as she left the examination hall, she headed straight for the security guard.

    "You cannot leave during examination time."

    The security guard stopped Lu Qingyi straightaway. The entire medical school was having its exams these two days.

    So, before the exams are over, no student is allowed to leave the school.

    "I¡¯ve turned in my paper already."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s hands were tucked into her pockets as she calmly replied.

    Her voice had a chill to it.

    "It¡¯s only been half an hour, young lady."

    The security guard glanced at the clock in his booth, slowly finding his words.

    Finished the paper in just more than half an hour? There had never been such a case in the medical school before, so the security guard was very skeptical.

    "Mmm, I¡¯ve turned in my paper."

    Lu Qingyi repeated her words.

    Half an hour, she felt like she¡¯d wasted a lot of time.

    "Couldn¡¯t answer the questions?"

    The security guard boldly asked.

    If only the medical field weren¡¯t so complicated, a lot of students wouldn¡¯t be having a headache.

    Lu Qingyi ignored the man and directly pulled out her phone to make a call.

    "I want to leave school, but the security guard is stopping me."

    "You tell him."

    The conversation ended succinctly, and the security guard¡¯s phone rang shortly after.

    "Oh oh oh, okay okay, right away right away."

    The security guard stared at Lu Qingyi in amazement after hanging up the phone.

    This young girl, she is indeed competent, managing to get a call from the stern Professor Wei Song.

    Looks like she did pretty well.

    "Can I go now?"

    Lu Qingyi watched as the security guard hang up the phone, and asked coldly. S§×ar?h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "Yeah yeah, you can."

    The security guard unlocked the gate personally for Lu Qingyi and slowly spoke.

    Lu Qingyi nodded and left the campus.

    Rather than returning to the apartment, Lu Qingyi went to the Seaview Villa.

    "Huh, you remember to come see me?"

    Li Xiyi was lounging, cracking sunflower seeds and watching her dramas. Upon hearing the front door open, she spoke without turning her head.

    Without looking, she knew that it was Lu Qingyi who had come.

    "No."

    Lu Qingyi firmly rejected the notion.

    Li Xiyi: "..."

    That was a bit hurtful.

    "How did the investigation into the documents go?"

    Lu Qingyi got straight to the point, she did not come here for Li Xiyi. She didn¡¯t care how Li Xiyi was doing, Li Xiyi wouldn¡¯t just suddenly disappear for no reason.

    All she cared about was the information she wanted.

    "Geez, so heartless." Li Xiyi complained, "Actually, everything I found, you already know. I couldn¡¯t find anything else."

    Li Xiyi looked a bit grave as she slowly spoke.

    Researching the documents was especially difficult, she had never encountered a case this thorny before.

    Lu Qingyi was silent.

    "Have you ever considered the possibility that your and Gu Yansi¡¯s identities might have been switched?"

    Li Xiyi posed the question slowly, her face grave.

    The thought suddenly crossed her mind.

    Yao Meishu only gave birth to three babies. If Gu Yansi was her child, then it was also possible that Lu Qingyi was the baby Wen Wanyu wanted to adopt.

    Lu Qingyi did have similarities with Yao Meishu, but she really couldn¡¯t find any trace of Lu Yao in Lu Qingyi.

    Maybe Lu Qingyi¡¯s origins were related to Wen Wanyu and Chairman Gu.

    "I¡¯ve considered it."

    Lu Qingyi sat down and closed her eyes lightly.

    She had considered it, but what good was considering it?

    All she wanted was an answer, an answer about her origins.

    "Have you ever thought that you might be that so-called successfully artificially inseminated child?"

    Li Xiyi asked again, her eyes fixed on Lu Qingyi.

    If Gu Yansi was not the son of Wen Wanyu and Chairman Gu, then he was very likely the result of successful artificial insemination conducted by Wen Wanyu¡¯s best friend.

    Now that it has been confirmed that Gu Yansi is Yao Meishu and Lu Yao¡¯s son, Lu Qingyi isn¡¯t Yao Meishu and Lu Yao¡¯s daughter.

    Then Lu Qingyi would be the one Wen Wanyu and Chairman Gu wanted to adopt, naturally, the successfully artificially inseminated child as well.

    Of course, this too was purely conjecture, whether it held true was another matter altogether.

    "Artificial insemination..."

    Lu Qingyi muttered the words, her eyes closed, and the image of Yao Meishu suddenly appeared in her mind.

    "Your birth, nobody expected."

    "You shouldn¡¯t have come into this world."

    "You are an uninvited existence."

    "You..."

    Every word Yao Meishu said poured into her mind all at once.

    No, she wasn¡¯t.

    Artificial insemination, it was evidently impossible, it couldn¡¯t exist.

    Lu Qingyi suddenly felt a headache coming on.

    "Qingyi, don¡¯t think too much. This is likely just a hypothesis."

    Li Xiyi pressed a hand on Lu Qingyi¡¯s shoulder, taking a soft sigh.

    Artificial insemination...

    This was truly a hard pill to swallow, if Lu Qingyi really was...then many things might be different.

    "Aunt Wen knows."

    With her fists clenched tightly, Lu Qingyi spoke coldly.

    That¡¯s right, Aunt Wen knew quite a bit, it¡¯s just that she hadn¡¯t said anything.

    Yao Meishu also knew quite a bit, but she remained silent too.

    Li Xiyi said nothing, all she did was gaze at Lu Qingyi, with a tinge of sympathy in her eyes.

    "Wen Linyu is her nephew."

    Li Xiyi gave a reminder.

    Aunt Wen may not tell Lu Qingyi, but that didn¡¯t mean Wen Linyu knew nothing.

    Li Xiyi knew about the relationship between Wen Linyu and Lu Qingyi. She thought that it wouldn¡¯t be a big deal for Lu Qingyi to just ask Wen Linyu.

    "I know."

    Lu Qingyi shook her head slowly in reply.

    She never thought to ask Wen Linyu. All she was thinking about now was how she could clarify her relationship with Wen Linyu.

    "A good man knows when to tough it out."

    Li Xiyi grabbed Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand, she wasn¡¯t trying to push Lu Qingyi, but to persuade her to send Wen Linyu a message and ask about it.

    What if Wen Linyu really did know? Right?

    Lu Qingyi: "She¡¯s on my blacklist."

    She said it in the most casual way.

    Li Xiyi: "..."

    Then what? What did Lu Qingyi wanted to express?

    "Once someone lands on my blacklist, they can¡¯t get out ever again."

    Lu Qingyi slowly curved her lips, then spoke.

    What she meant to say was that, once someone enters her blacklist, they¡¯re there for good, she wouldn¡¯t take them off.

    Li Xiyi: "..."

    Fine, she truly had nothing more to say.

 Chapter 266 wants to talk with Aunt Wen_1

    Chapter 266: 266 wants to talk with Aunt Wen_1Lu Qingyi is that kind of person, very few people can sway her mind once it¡¯s made up.

    Wen Linyu is a man hopelessly in love, but he has chosen the wrong person.

    Lu Qingyi truly does not deserve such deep affection from others, for she has no heart, except when it comes to Xu Boyan, of course.

    If she hadn¡¯t seen it with her own eyes, she couldn¡¯t have imagined that Lu Qingyi could act like a child in front of a man, displaying all her emotions openly.

    She could be sad, petulant, moody, laugh, behave like a child...

    That¡¯s the real Lu Qingyi, but she had never seen this side of her before.

    "I¡¯ll go with you then."

    Li Xiyi sighed softly and said.

    Lu Qingyi wants to uncover the truth, and suddenly, she¡¯s a little scared that Lu Qingyi might not be able to handle it, although Lu Qingyi is psychologically strong.

    "Okay."

    Lu Qingyi took a bunch of keys from the top of the refrigerator and then walked out.

    There are actually many cars in the villa¡¯s garage, but she doesn¡¯t drive them a lot because she doesn¡¯t enjoy driving herself.

    In one word, lazy.

    Driving out means finding a parking spot, which Lu Qingyi finds particularly annoying, so she takes taxis a lot.

    Sometimes she would rather take the bus than drive herself. After all, she doesn¡¯t get carsick and if she isn¡¯t in a hurry she can waste time however she pleases.

    The thing she hates most of all is hassle.

    "Won¡¯t this be a hassle?"

    Li Xianya looked at Lu Qingyi taking the keys, questioned with a raised eyebrow, amusement glinting in her eyes.

    Tsk, it was rare for Lu Qingyi to take the initiative to drive when going out, actual occurrence of grabbing the keys is really rare.

    "It won¡¯t be."

    Lu Qingyi picked out the car that belonged to the keys and drove it out, looking unconcerned.

    "Don¡¯t race, my heart won¡¯t be able to handle it."

    Li Xiyi immediately pulled open the passenger seat door, pretending to clutch her chest.

    If her psychological tolerance wasn¡¯t strong, the speed at which Lu Qingyi drove could give her a heart attack.

    "If you don¡¯t want to ride, get out of the car."

    Lu Qingyi gave Li Xiyi a cold glance, ignoring the significance of Li Xiyi¡¯s words completely.

    Li Xiyi could only let out a resigned sigh and fasten her seat belt. S~ea??h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    The speed at which Lu Qingyi drove was significantly reduced, it wasn¡¯t fast and rather steady.

    "Ah, you must be the kind of person who is tough on the outside but soft in the interior."

    Li Xiyi looked down at her phone, a small smirk playing at the corner of her lips as she whispered.

    Lu Qingyi would utter harsh words, but in reality, she was not nearly as harsh as her words.

    "Shut up."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s voice was somewhat cold.

    They arrived at Happy Hot Pot, the place was almost deserted, with very few cars parked, Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t need to look for a parking spot, she parked right outside the hot pot restaurant.

    "This place is really remote."

    Li Xiyi looked up at the restaurant signboard and commented.

    This secluded place would only be well known to regular customers and people who lived nearby.

    The food business here probably isn¡¯t particularly brisk.

    Lu Qingyi: "Hmm."

    This place was indeed very remote, many people wouldn¡¯t consider traveling so far just for a bowl of hot pot.

    She couldn¡¯t quite remember how she first discovered this place herself. The only thing she recalled was that, there was a time when she particularly craved hot pot, so she tried it in one place after another, none of which she liked.

    Then somehow, she stumbled upon this place, synced with their hot pot and became a regular customer.

    "Qingyi, you¡¯re here?"

    As usual, the boss, Mr. Gu, was sweeping leaves. His enthusiasm for meeting Lu Qingyi was no longer there, but he kept a kindly smile.

    Maybe ever since they found out that Gu Yansi was the biological son of Lu Yao and Yao Meishu, they became less enthusiastic about Lu Qingyi.

    Things weren¡¯t what they thought they were.

    "Boss Gu, is Aunt Wen here?"

    Without beating around the bush, Lu Qingyi got straight to the point.

    "She¡¯s not here."

    The boss hesitated for a moment before slowly saying.

    She wasn¡¯t here, he didn¡¯t want Wen Wanyu worrying about these things anymore.

    Since Gu Yansi was the son of Lu Yao and Yao Meishu, he naturally must be Lu Qingyi¡¯s brother. Mr. Gu was suddenly afraid that Lu Qingyi was here to ask them to send Gu Yansi back.

    "I know she¡¯s here."

    Lu Qingyi glanced at the shop from the corner of her eye and slowly said.

    Wen aunt is usually in the shop, it¡¯s very unlikely for her to be anywhere else. So she would most likely be in the shop.

    Mr. Gu had hesitated. That meant Wen Wanyu was definitely in the shop.

    "If it¡¯s about Yansi, we are not discussing it."

    Mr. Gu lifted his broom, blocking it in front of Lu Qingyi. His voice turned slightly colder.

    Gu Yansi was their bottom line.

    Even if Gu Yansi was the son of Lu Yao and Yao Meishu, they had raised him all this while and feelings had developed.

    "This is not about him."

    Lu Qingyi said.

    Well, indeed, it had nothing to do with Gu Yansi. She just needed to know about Wen aunt¡¯s best friend.

    Maybe, there was a connection between Wen aunt¡¯s best friend and her.

    Maybe, she was indeed the child conceived without copulation.

    Maybe, there were a lot of maybes...

    "So what is it about?"

    Mr. Gu frowned. He was on guard against Lu Qingyi.

    He had to consider Wen Wanyu¡¯s feelings. He was on his guard against Lu Qingyi, for fear that she may disturb Wen Wanyu¡¯s tranquility.

    "I just want to chat with Aunt Wen, you don¡¯t have to be so nervous, Boss Gu."

    Lu Qingyi chuckled, shaking her head.

    "Hey, boss, I¡¯m hungry. Can I go in and have a bowl of hot pot? It¡¯s pretty hot today."

    Li Xiyi fanning herself, slowly said. She seemed somewhat aggrieved.

    They made a long way here, but because of Lu Qingyi, she got stopped at the door. It was all quite helpless.

    Tsk, she had heard from Lu Qingyi that the hot pot here was really delicious, and now she really wanted to taste it.

    "Just go in."

    Mr. Gu put down his broom, gave Lu Qingyi a resigned look, his eyes warning her.

    Lu Qingyi put her hands in her jean pockets and strolled in leisurely.

    As expected, Wen Wanyu was sitting there, knitting a sweater. She was completely engrossed in her work.

    "This woman must have been very beautiful when she was young."

    Li Xiyi whispered to Lu Qingyi, seeing echoes of a young beauty in Wen Wanyu.

    With the passage of time, even a beautiful woman would gradually weather. She was no longer as beautiful as she had been in her youth.

 Chapter 267 Wen Wanyu said Ruan Qingyang_1

    Chapter 267: 267 Wen Wanyu said Ruan Qingyang_1"I know."

    Lu Qingyi raised a corner of her mouth slightly, Wen Wanyu must¡¯ve been beautiful when she was young.

    "Qingyi, you¡¯re here for spicy hotpot again."

    When Wen Wanyu raised her head, she just met Lu Qingyi¡¯s eyes, she slightly raised a corner of her mouth, but her voice lacked the usual enthusiasm.

    It was Lu Qingyi who woke her from her dream, she didn¡¯t want to blame Lu Qingyi, but she couldn¡¯t help but take the enthusiasm off her face.

    "Aunt Wen, can we have a talk?"

    Lu Qingyi walked straight to the front desk, she gently knocked on the table, and slowly opened her mouth.

    The smile on her face was faint, even somewhat bitter.

    "Qingyi, I don¡¯t think we have anything to talk about."

    Wen Wanyu gently shook her head, talking about Gu Yansi¡¯s matters, she doesn¡¯t think it¡¯s necessary at all.

    What choice Gu Yansi makes, she doesn¡¯t know, but if it¡¯s up to her, she¡¯d rather Gu Yansi never knows about this.

    Or maybe, she never knows about this.

    The revelation of Gu Yansi¡¯s identity means that many things will be different.

    Lu Qingyi, "Let¡¯s talk about your best friend."

    Wen Wanyu suddenly looked up at Lu Qingyi, her facial expression slightly changed.

    Li Xiyi went to pick up her favorite dishes, she was pretty happy on her own. Lu Qingyi gave Li Xiyi a light look.

    "No."

    Wen Wanyu flatly refused.

    Anything else can be discussed, but not Gu Yansi and Ruan Qingyang.

    "I am not my parent¡¯s child."

    Lu Qingyi took out the paternity test report from her bag and cautiously lay it in front of Wen Wanyu.

    Wen Wanyu was startled as she looked at Lu Qingyi. It took her a moment to regain her bearings.

    ---

    In the corner, Wen Wanyu and Lu Qingyi sat across from each other, neither of them prematurely started the conversation.

    "Aunt Wen, have you ever thought that I might possibly be that artificially inseminated child?"

    After Lu Qingyi finished her cup of tea, she opened her mouth slowly, a hint of mockery in her faint smile.

    Wen Wanyu stared in shock at Lu Qingyi, clutching the teacup tightly, before finally uttering, "Why would you say that?"

    Wen Wanyu fixated her gaze on Lu Qingyi¡¯s face, she had never examined Lu Qingyi so carefully before. Now, as she looked closely, she felt the face in her memories seem to overlay with the face she was looking at.

    Somewhat alike, yet somehow different.

    She couldn¡¯t put her finger on it at the moment.

    "I don¡¯t know."

    Lu Qingyi slowly shook her head. She also didn¡¯t know why she had come up with that guess, it clearly might not be the case.

    How could she be so sure that she and Wen Wanyu had a connection?

    Lu Qingyi asked, "Can you tell me about your best friend?"

    "Her name was Ruan Qingyang, a beautiful and aloof girl."

    Talking about her best friend, Wen Wanyu¡¯s face broke into a sweet smile.

    Ruan Qingyang?

    Lu Qingyi furrowed her brows, she hadn¡¯t heard this name before, nor did she have any recollection of it.

    "We probably knew each other since we were eight. Her father is a professor at some university. She was particularly good at her studies when she was little, quickly absorbing anything she learned.

    She used to sleep much in class, but her exam results were always excellent, always at the top of her grade, really incredible..."

    Wen Wanyu was completely immersed in her memories now.

    In her memories, the pigtailed girl seemed to be running towards her, the aloof old girl was waving at her.

    Alas, things have changed, that girl is no more.

    Lu Qingyi listened attentively. From Wen Wanyu¡¯s description, she thought Ruan Qingyang was a very exceptional girl.

    If she were still alive, she might become an admirable person.

    "Her dream was to become an angel in white, to develop a drug that can cure many complicated diseases, hence she chose to study medicine."

    Wen Wanyu shook her head gently, sounding quite helpless.

    She remembered how she gave Ruan Qingyang her full support when she first decided to study medicine, and now it¡¯s too late for regrets.

    "Aunt Wen, why do you think she died because of the artificial insemination?"

    Lu Qingyi was a little curious, so she asked.

    Actually, many people die of difficult childbirth, which could be fatal.

    She recently saw a news report about a woman in her twenties who was about to give birth. Her life had never been easy, and just as she was about to have a baby with a man who loved her, she died on the operating table due to complications during birth.

    Her happiness had just begun, and it ended all too soon. It¡¯s real pity.

    "She was always researching it, day and night. When she died, there were documents about artificial insemination on her desk."

    Wen Wanyu said.

    Lu Qingyi asked, "So how did Gu Yansi come into being?" S§×ar?h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "He was carried out of her ward, I always believed he was Qingyang¡¯s child, I didn¡¯t expect him not to be."

    Wen Wanyu¡¯s expression was full of helplessness.

    She had always thought Gu Yansi was Ruan Qingyang¡¯s child, the success of the artificial insemination, she never thought Gu Yansi wasn¡¯t.

    So, where did Ruan Qingyang¡¯s child go?

    She now really wants to know where Ruan Qingyang¡¯s child is.

    "Maybe Yao Meishu swapped them?"

    Lu Qingyi gently closed her eyes, she opened her mouth slowly.

    If Ruan Qingyang really had a child, then she might also be Ruan Qingyang¡¯s child.

    Perhaps only Yao Meishu knows the truth about this.

    "Boss Gu, book me a flight, I¡¯m going to Jin City."

    Wen Wanyu suddenly shouted.

    "Ah, okay."

    Boss Gu was a bit stunned, he quickly took out his phone to book a flight online.

    He didn¡¯t know where Wen Wanyu wanted to go, but since she asked him to book a flight, he would certainly do so.

    "I¡¯m going to Jin City tomorrow, I want to meet your mother."

    Wen Wanyu raised an edge of her lips slightly, she slowly opened her mouth.

    Wen Wanyu thought, perhaps she really knows something, or maybe she has found something out.

    "She is not my mother."

    Lu Qingyi slowly shook her head, her tone was cold, even mocking.

    No matter in the past or present, she would never admit that Yao Meishu was her mother.

    Previously, Yao Meishu¡¯s treatment towards her was always devoid of affection, that cold indifference, so she never considered acknowledging her as a mother.

    The paternity test results are out now, Yao Meishu is not her mother, so now she is even less likely to recognize Yao Meishu as a mother.

    "You two don¡¯t have a good relationship?"

    Wen Wanyu looked at Lu Qingyi and asked.

    She never before asked about Lu Qingyi¡¯s family background, she doesn¡¯t know anything about Lu Qingyi¡¯s home situation.

 Chapter 268 Wen Wanyu goes to find Yao Meishu_1

    Chapter 268: 268 Wen Wanyu goes to find Yao Meishu_1"Perhaps because I¡¯m not her real daughter."

    With a self-deprecating smile, Lu Qingyi mentioned how she had once strived to obtain that motherly love.

    Looking back now, it really seems quite humorous.

    After all, she isn¡¯t Yao Meishu¡¯s biological daughter, so why would Yao Meishu be good to her? The answer is quite clear ¨C it isn¡¯t feasible.

    "It seems, things really are bad."

    Wen Wanyu shook her head slightly. She still remembered the first time she saw Lu Qingyi, the sorrow in her eyes belied her age.

    Merely in her teens, yet she had the maturity of someone in their twenties.

    "To be honest, you do bear some resemblance to Qingyang, with that undercurrent of cool resilience."

    Wen Wanyu looked at Lu Qingyi, and slowly voiced her thoughts.

    Lu Qingyi just smiled and stayed silent, a hint of a spark flashing in her eyes.

    "Perhaps Xu Boyan is your redemption."

    Wen Wanyu stared at Lu Qingyi¡¯s face. Her tone was certain.

    The Lu Qingyi from the past never smiled, she was cold, didn¡¯t like to converse with others and preferred to stay in the corner.

    But after meeting Xu Boyan, Lu Qingyi started to laugh genuinely, she became more talkative, and started revealing her emotions...

    Xu Boyan was the one who changed Lu Qingyi.

    "Yes, he is my light, he taught me what love is."

    Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t deny it, she gave a slight nod in confirmation.

    Her world was small, containing a few cherished individuals, with Xu Boyan being the centrepiece.

    Wen Wanyu let out a soft sigh: "Youth is truly a blessing."

    She mused that if time could turn back, she would definitely prevent Ruan Qingyang from becoming a doctor. That way, they would still be close sisters.

    "Aunt Wen, you were young once too."

    Lu Qingyi looked towards Gu Yansi in the distance and slowly spoke.

    Wen Wanyu was young once too, she had also done reckless things, otherwise, she would still be the young lady of the Wen Family, not toiling in a small spicy soup shop.

    Youth is good, but it also brings much helplessness. Sear?h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "Tomorrow, I will visit your mother; perhaps you are truly Qingyang¡¯s child."

    Wen Wanyu gently held Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand, laughing lightly as she spoke.

    Perhaps there was some connection between Ruan Qingyang and Yao Meishu. It was all speculative, wasn¡¯t it?

    "She is not my mother."

    Lu Qingyi reiterated, her voice cold.

    Yao Meishu was not her mother.

    "Fine, I¡¯ll go to Jin City tomorrow to find Yao Meishu."

    Wen Wanyu lightly nodded in agreement.

    Her obstinate attitude was very much like Ruan Qingyang¡¯s.

    Wen Wanyu looked at Lu Qingyi, especially her eyes. Suddenly she felt as if Ruan Qingyang was sitting right across from her.

    Those eyes were so similar.

    "Aunt Wen, do you have a picture of Ruan Qingyang?"

    Lu Qingyi asked as she looked at Wen Wanyu. Expectation was evident in her eyes, as she was suddenly curious about Ruan Qingyang¡¯s appearance.

    What does she really look like?

    "I am sorry, I didn¡¯t bring any."

    Wen Wanyu slowly shook her head. Photographs of Ruan Qingyang were all locked away by her. She would look at them whenever she missed Qingyang.

    The Ruan Qingyang in the photographs was still the same as she was twenty years ago, unchanged. But she herself had aged and acquired wrinkles.

    Lu Qingyi nodded in understanding, not pressing the matter further. After exchanging a few more pleasantries, she left.

    "How did it go?"

    Li Xiyi had been eating all this while, oblivious of what was happening with Lu Qingyi. She curiously inquired in a childlike manner.

    Lu Qingyi: "I do not know."

    Li Xiyi: "..."

    What do you mean by you do not know?

    ¡ª¡ª

    The next day, Wen Wanyu arrived at Jin City early in the morning. She closed her eyes as she stretched out both her hands.

    She was amazed to see how much Jin City had changed over the years. It had been almost twenty years since her last visit, which was due to Ruan Qingyang.

    She had never expected there to be a mix-up with the identity of the child. Gu Yansi was not Ruan Qingyang¡¯s child.

    Gu Yansi did not come along, as Wanyu did not permit him. She wanted to come alone and get clarity on the matter herself.

    Wen Wanyu hailed a taxi," Driver, do you know how to get to the Lu Mansion? Lu Yao¡¯s home?"

    She did not recognize Lu Yao or Yao Meishu and therefore did not know where they lived.

    "Yes, I do."

    The driver responded, his curiosity piqued while looking at this refined woman.

    The journey to the Lu Mansion ended quickly. After getting off the vehicle, Wen Wanyu studied the villa and lightly furrowed her brows.

    She knocked on the door.

    "Who might you be looking for?"

    Aunt Lin opened the door and questioned the stranger. She had served in the Lu family for many years, and more or less knew all their relatives. However, the lady in front of her was completely unfamiliar.

    "My name is Wen Wanyu. I have some matters to discuss with Mrs Lu. Could you please inform her?"

    A smile graced Wen Wanyu¡¯s face as she spoke politely, the perfect image of a well-educated young lady.

    Uncle Lin nodded and went in to convey the message.

    "Mrs Lu invited you in."

    Aunt Lin opened the door again, letting Wen Wanyu in.

    "I¡¯m sorry, I was in the middle of a facial treatment when you arrived. I¡¯ll go wash it off. Please wait for a moment."

    Yao Meishu looked at the stranger, a polite smile on her face, the facial mask wrinkling with her expression.

    Her voice was cordial like she was easy to converse with.

    "Aunt Lin, please serve this lady a glass of milk."

    She then instructed Aunt Lin before heading upstairs.

    She enjoyed drinking milk due to its beauty-enhancing properties. She also liked to offer milk instead of tea when entertaining guests.

    "I don¡¯t drink milk."

    Aunt Lin brought over a glass of milk and set it before Wen Wanyu. Wen Wanyu smiled gracefully, raising her hand to decline.

    Since she had left the Wen Family, she rarely drank milk anymore, instead preferring tea.

    "Then, allow me to replace it with a cup of tea."

    Aunt Lin hesitated before offering to switch the drink. She quickly took the milk back to the kitchen, and replaced it with a cup of tea for Wen Wanyu.

    "Thank you."

    Wen Wanyu lifted the tea cup, gently taking a sip.

    Surveying the villa¡¯s ostentatious decor, her brows slightly furrowed. She found such lavish decoration quite oppressive.

    Perhaps due to her preference for simplicity.

    "Madam Wen, may I ask how you know our lady?"

    Aunt Lin watched Wen Wanyu closely, fully intrigued. Wen Wanyu was incredibly beautiful.

    "I do not."

    Wen Wanyu shook her head slightly in response.

    Had it not been for Lu Qingyi, she would not even have been aware of Yao Meishu¡¯s existence. Her visit now to see Yao Meishu was merely to clarify certain matters.

 Chapter 269 Yao Meishuâ€™s Radical Thoughts_1

    Chapter 269: 269 Yao Meishu¡¯s Radical Thoughts_1Aunt Lin: "..."

    She doesn¡¯t recognize her?

    She had thought that Wen Wanyu and Yao Meishu must have met, but surprisingly, they had not.

    Wen Wanyu asked, "How many people are in your family?"

    Aunt Lin: "Are you asking about how many members are in the madam¡¯s family?" S~ea??h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Wen Wanyu nodded and said, "Yes, that¡¯s right."

    "Oh, there are five...four members in madam¡¯s family, a son, and a daughter."

    Aunt Lin gave a dry chuckle. She nearly said five members.

    If Yao Meishu denies the existence of Lu Qingyi, what would happen if she slips now?

    Four?

    The look in Wen Wanyu¡¯s eyes instantly became icy cold. She was filled with a sudden wave of sympathy for the poor girl.

    Even a servant can dismiss her so easily at home. Wen Wanyu couldn¡¯t begin to imagine the life Lu Qingyi must have led these past nineteen years.

    "Ah, ma¡¯am, what should I call you?"

    Yao Meishu came down from upstairs, a polite smile on her face, and her voice full of warmth.

    She had done a bit of grooming to make herself appear more sprightly.

    Wen Wanyu glanced up, and when she saw Yao Meishu, she was taken aback. She stared at Yao Meishu, her eyes not blinking.

    No... how is this possible?

    "Madam, what¡¯s wrong?"

    Yao Meishu approached Wen Wanyu, asking her in confusion.

    Wen Wanyu was looking at her with a very strange expression.

    "Qingyang..."

    Wen Wanyu¡¯s gaze was fixed on Yao Meishu¡¯s face. She extended her hand, intending to touch Yao Meishu¡¯s face, her fingertips trembling slightly.

    The resemblance was striking. The woman in front of her seemed like Ruan Qingyang, albeit missing something.

    Qingyang?

    Ruan Qingyang?

    Yao Meishu froze suddenly, retreating a few steps as she looked at Wen Wanyu in shocked disbelief.

    Why does this person know Ruan Qingyang?

    "I¡¯m sorry, madam. Perhaps you¡¯re mistaking me for someone else?"

    Yao Meishu quickly regained her composure and smiled faintly, asking the question slowly.

    She wouldn¡¯t admit that she knew Ruan Qingyang. She didn¡¯t believe this woman before her could do anything about it.

    "You¡¯re not Qingyang."

    Wen Wanyu lowered her hand and took a small step back, her eyes instantly turning icy cold.

    Ruan Qingyang was dead. She had personally buried Ruan Qingyang and watched as she was reduced to ashes.

    Ruan Qingyang was a cool and cold character, always confident, stubborn, and never willing to admit defeat.

    But the woman named Yao Meishu had a perpetual smile in her eyes, which were soft, and even a little fake.

    While they looked similar, they were different in many ways. Facial features maybe resembling, yet different in many aspects.

    "There are many people in the world who look alike, perhaps you¡¯ve mistaken me for someone else, madam."

    Yao Meishu sat down, offering a slight smile.

    But her clenched fists were sweaty. She was extremely nervous inside.

    "If the resemblance is too strong, it becomes suspicious."

    Wen Wanyu also smiled; she looked at Yao Meishu, having already deduced that she knew something.

    If her guess was correct, Yao Meishu and Ruan Qingyang could be twins or at least cousins.

    "Madam, please have some tea."

    Yao Meishu handed Wen Wanyu a cup of tea, a soft smile on her face.

    "My name is Wen Wanyu."

    Wen Wanyu introduced herself, her gaze never leaving Yao Meishu¡¯s face.

    Wen Wanyu?

    The color in Yao Meishu¡¯s face drained, her gaze visibly flickering as she looked at Wen Wanyu.

    She knew about Wen Wanyu, having heard about her several times from Ruan Qingyang¡¯s lips. She had unintentionally overheard the name.

    Miss Wen Wanyu from the Kyoto Wen Family was from a particularly prestigious family. Thus, Yao Meishu remembered her name very clearly.

    "So, you are familiar with Ruan Qingyang, right?"

    Seeing Yao Meishu¡¯s reaction, Wen Wanyu smiled. Indeed, Yao Meishu did know her; consequently, Yao Meishu must be familiar with Ruan Qingyang as well.

    "I don¡¯t know her."

    Yao Meishu¡¯s eyes flickered; she shook her head.

    Wen Wanyu: "You know her."

    "Why are you so sure?"

    Yao Meishu asked, looking at Wen Wanyu amusedly.

    "Because I brought up your son. I¡¯ve always considered him as Qingyang¡¯s son."

    Wen Wanyu let out a self-mocking smile.

    When she found out that Gu Yansi wasn¡¯t Ruan Qingyang¡¯s son, her biggest reaction wasn¡¯t that she had raised someone else¡¯s child for nothing. Instead, she felt incredibly stupid for having made such a mistake. She had lost Ruan Qingyang¡¯s child.

    Yao Meishu was dumbstruck; she was watching Wen Wanyu in disbelief.

    So her son had been with Wen Wanyu. So, Wen Wanyu had a reason for visiting.

    "Where is he?"

    Yao Meishu¡¯s voice trembled, her gaze glued to Wen Wanyu.

    That child, she truly felt she owed him. But if she could turn back time, she would do it all again.

    Wen Wanyu asked in return, "Do you care about him?"

    Yao Meishu: "Of course I do."

    "If you can be so indifferent to Lu Qingyi, why should I believe that you would care about a son whom you¡¯ve never seen since birth?"

    There was a mocking tone in Wen Wanyu¡¯s voice. She felt particularly disheartened for Lu Qingyi.

    Such a mother...

    "Why should I be good to Lu Qingyi? Why should I care for her when she¡¯s not my daughter? I did not smother her to death; that in itself is an act of great mercy."

    Yao Meishu took a deep breath and cried out.

    Yes, Lu Qingyi was not her daughter. Yao Meishu felt no obligation to be kind to her. All her maternal love was spent on Lu Jiayue and Lu Jiahao.

    Yao Meishu didn¡¯t find anything wrong with her actions.

    Wen Wanyu furrowed her brows, "Then why raise her?"

    Wen Wanyu wasn¡¯t familiar with Lu Qingyi¡¯s situation, hence her puzzled question. If she didn¡¯t want to be kind to her, why choose to raise her?

    "I never raised her."

    Yao Meishu replied.

    She didn¡¯t feel she had done anything wrong, but quite the contrary. In her mind, it felt like the only natural thing to do.

    She didn¡¯t raise her?

    Wen Wanyu stared at Yao Meishu in disbelief. She couldn¡¯t comprehend how Yao Meishu could utter these words so easily.

    "If not for her grandmother, I would have sent her to the orphanage a long time ago."

    Yao Meishu continued. She grinned faintly.

    She had never planned to raise Lu Qingyi. She had simply swapped the two children. She had planned to stealthily bring her son back home later, but she didn¡¯t expect someone else to take him.

    Her biological son, his whereabouts were unknown.

    "Whose child is Lu Qingyi?"

    Wen Wanyu took a deep breath and asked slowly.

    She truly couldn¡¯t understand Yao Meishu¡¯s mindset.

 Chapter 270 Yao Meishu: Ruan Qingyang is my twin sister_1

    Chapter 270: 270 Yao Meishu: Ruan Qingyang is my twin sister_1"Ha, whose child? She is clearly a child that should not have come into this world, no one was looking forward to her birth, she should not have been born."

    Yao Meishu suddenly stood up, laughing coldly as she spoke.

    Perhaps only Ruan Qingyang was looking forward to the birth of her own child. A child without a father to speak of, not worthy of anticipation at all.

    When Ruan Qingyang also died on the surgical table, Lu Qingyi¡¯s arrival turned into something no one looked forward to.

    "What is your relationship with Ruan Qingyang?"

    Wen Wanyu asked with a furrowed brow.

    Ruan Qingyang had a pure and cold personality. She enjoyed discussing many things with Wen Wanyu, but she rarely mentioned her family situation.

    Ruan Qingyang lived with her father, and she never talked about her mother.

    "Ruan Qingyang? She is my twin sister. She is the lucky one, having a best friend like you and even moved to Kyoto with my father."

    When Yao Meishu spoke of Ruan Qingyang, there was jealousy in her eyes, as well as dissatisfaction.

    Yes, she was not satisfied, she was jealous.

    She and Ruan Qingyang were twin sisters, with Ruan Qingyang being older and Yao Meishu being younger. But Ruan Qingyang has always been superior to her in all aspects since they were children.

    They shared the same father and mother. They were born on the same day, and yet why was the gap between them so wide? Was it just because Ruan Qingyang was born a few minutes earlier than her?

    She was jealous of Ruan Qingyang.

    When their parents decided to get a divorce, she actually wanted to follow her father. That¡¯s because she overheard her parents¡¯ conversation and knew that her father was planning to settle in Kyoto while her mother chose to stay in the countryside.

    She enthusiastically said she wanted to be with her father, but in the end her father chose her sister Ruan Qingyang instead.

    When she asked why, her father only said that Ruan Qingyang was better suited to accompany him.

    At that moment, she was intensely jealous of Ruan Qingyang, jealous that her father chose Ruan Qingyang.

    Yao Meishu yearned for the high-society lifestyle, where she could stand tall. She wanted to settle in Kyoto and become a genuine Kyoto native.

    Her original name was not Yao Meishu. Her name was Ruan Qingfan. She took her father¡¯s surname, and when combined with the last character of Ruan Qingyang¡¯s name, it meant "sailing."

    "Setting sail."

    A lovely metaphor, and the name was rather gender-neutral.

    It was only after her parents¡¯ divorce that she changed her surname to Yao. The characters in Meishu were chosen by her at her request to her mother.

    Yao Meishu, Yao Meishu.

    Meishu, Meishu, it sounded like a very ladylike name.

    However, divorce was considered a very disgraceful affair at that time and was easily ridiculed, so they kept this secret to themselves.

    She never told the outside world about her sister, and Ruan Qingyang never mentioned that she has a sister.

    Many people didn¡¯t know that Yao Meishu actually had a twin sister.

    "She is your biological sister, she is no longer here, how can you do this to her daughter?"

    Wen Wanyu shook her head in disbelief. Her eyes filled with anger as she looked at Yao Meishu.

    That was her biological sister! Even if you dislike her, blood is thicker than water. How can Yao Meishu be so heartless?

    The child is innocent. If Yao Meishu can treat a child like this, what else is she incapable of?

    "Don¡¯t you think Lu Qingyi looks a lot like Ruan Qingyang? Especially those eyes."

    Yao Meishu suddenly laughed. She stared straight at Wen Wanyu and asked.

    Best friend?

    Ha, with Lu Qingyi and Ruan Qingyang looking so similar, Wen Wanyu actually couldn¡¯t tell the difference. What kind of best friend is this?

    Yao Meishu suddenly found it rather amusing.

    Wen Wanyu gently closed her eyes. The image of Lu Qingyi¡¯s face flashed in her mind, followed by Ruan Qingyang¡¯s. She suddenly realized that the two faces were quite similar.

    Except that Lu Qingyi was more beautiful than Ruan Qingyang. She had intentionally overlooked Lu Qingyi¡¯s appearance.

    Especially those eyes, which were equally clear and cold.

    "Lu Qingyi, she should not have come to this world."

    Yao Meishu slowly tilted her lips, looking at Wen Wanyu as she spoke.

    A child without a father should not appear in this world, should not be born.

    She had seen the documents by Ruan Qingyang¡¯s bedside, understood a lot, and later lost those documents.

    In-vitro fertilization.

    Such an absurd thing, she didn¡¯t even dare to imagine it existed, yet she discovered it in Ruan Qingyang¡¯s records.

    Ruan Qingyang was exceptionally skilled in medicine, which Yao Meishu was well aware of.

    Wen Wanyu: "She¡¯s innocent, she¡¯s just a child."

    The child is innocent, and Ruan Qingyang did nothing wrong either.

    Upon realizing that Lu Qingyi was Ruan Qingyang¡¯s daughter, Wen Wanyu made a decision in her heart.

    "Ruan Qingyang is not innocent, she stole what was meant to be mine."

    With a slight chin lift, Yao Meishu looked at Wen Wanyu as she spoke.

    If not for Ruan Qingyang, she might have had a lot to gain. Maybe she would have been the one moving to Kyoto with her father.

    Perhaps the man she met wouldn¡¯t have been Lu Yao, but someone far superior. Even winning over Lu Yao had required her to scheme endlessly.

    Why?

    They shared the same father and mother. They didn¡¯t look that much different. So why was Ruan Qingyang luckier than her?

    Fortunately, Ruan Qingyang died early.

    "Ha, when you aren¡¯t good enough, you complain others are too good."

    Wen Wanyu let out a cold laugh. She swept the tea cup off the table, causing a mess on the floor.

    So what if they were biological sisters? The two of them weren¡¯t of the same character at all. Ruan Qingyang was such a good person, and yet her sister¡¯s thinking was so radical and narrow-minded.

    "By the way, please relay a message to Lu Qingyi for me. Tell her to break up with her boyfriend. I¡¯ve already found a marriage candidate for her. Once she turns twenty, she can get the marriage certificate."

    Yao Meishu stood up. She looked at Wen Wanyu and spoke in a showy tone.

    When she saw Lu Qingyi leading a good and happy life, she felt particularly unhappy. Maybe it was just psychological.

    "She isn¡¯t your daughter." sea??h th§× N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Wen Wanyu stared wide-eyed at Yao Meishu, her whole being flabbergasted.

    Breaking up a relationship is immoral. Yet Yao Meishu was intending to break up Lu Qingyi¡¯s.

    Lu Qingyi was not Yao Meishu¡¯s child. What right did Yao Meishu have to do this now?

    "She has been calling me ¡¯mother¡¯ since she was little."

    Yao Meishu curled the corners of her lips into a smile. She looked rather pleased with herself.

    Watching Ruan Qingyang¡¯s daughter calling her ¡¯Mother¡¯ and seeking to please her always made her particularly happy.

    Just that she didn¡¯t expect Lu Qingyi, once she grew up, to be so assertive, to the point where she would not listen to her at all.

    "Now, she doesn¡¯t acknowledge you. She also knows that you aren¡¯t her mother, so she is less likely to acknowledge you."

    At this moment, Wen Wanyu really wanted to slap Yao Meishu in the face. No, a single slap was not enough.

 Chapter 271Lu Qingyi explains Yao Meishuâ€™s intention_1

    Chapter 271: 271Lu Qingyi explains Yao Meishu¡¯s intention_1"You probably don¡¯t know who Qingyi¡¯s boyfriend is, right?"

    Wen Wanyu slightly curled the corner of her lips, looking amusedly at Yao Meishu.

    "Isn¡¯t he just a small shop owner? What kind of future does he have? She would be better off marrying a wealthy man."

    Yao Meishu scoffed, money was what she valued the most.

    She was still considering marrying off Lu Qingyi to a rich man, so she could profit from it.

    Slowly, Wen Wanyu spat out three words: "Kyoto resident."

    ¡¯Kyoto resident!¡¯ The three words were enough to surprise Yao Meishu.

    "Meishu, I booked the tickets, let¡¯s go to Kyoto tomorrow.""

    The door was opened, and the voice of Lu Yao came in. He was taking off his suit and calling into the living room.

    He knew Yao Meishu¡¯s habits; at this point, she should be watching TV in the living room.

    Yao Meishu¡¯s heart skipped a beat, she looked at Wen Wanyu with frowned eyebrows.

    "Oh, do we have a guest?"

    Lu Yao was somewhat surprised when he saw Wen Wanyu. He always felt that Wen Wanyu looked familiar, like he had seen her somewhere before.

    "To your wife, I don¡¯t think I am a guest."

    Wen Wanyu scoffed, she looked up and down at Lu Yao.

    He was utterly insignificant. Although he looked good, he was not a good father.

    Considering he thought that Lu Qingyi was his own flesh and blood, he could ignore her completely.

    "This is..."

    Lu Yao was instantly confused, feeling like a monk who was clueless.

    "You finished your tea, now you can leave, right?"

    Yao Meishu¡¯s heart was panicking, she was afraid Wen Wanyu would expose her secret, which she had been hiding from Lu Yao.

    She had never told Lu Yao that she had a twin sister, and she never spoke of her father.

    "Leave?" Wen Wanyu arched her eyebrow, "Didn¡¯t you want to see your son?"

    She turned her head to look at Lu Yao, slightly curled her lips, her eyes filled with a playful smile.

    Lu Yao was somewhat surprised, "You know my son?"

    Looking at Wen Wanyu, he was curious. He always felt that he had seen Wen Wanyu before, probably many years ago, but he couldn¡¯t recall it.

    "Your son is here."

    The door opened again, and Lu Qingyi walked in leisurely with her hands in her pockets. S§×ar?h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Her expression was cold, and there was a playful glint in her eyes.

    On the right side of Lu Qingyi was Xu Boyan, and on the left was Gu Yansi and Lu Jiahao.

    Gu Yansi glanced around at the decoration of the villa. His expression was indifferent, without any unnecessary fluctuations.

    The two strangers in front of him, a man and a woman, were probably the so-called parents, but he didn¡¯t feel the joy he was supposed to feel at this time.

    In his mind, Wen Wanyu and Mr. Gu were his parents.

    "Yao Meishu, you really know how to play your cards, it¡¯s just a pity, you miscalculated."

    Lu Qingyi slightly raised the corner of her lips and said coldly.

    She had heard all the words spoken by Wen Wanyu and Yao Meishu and watched the scenes in the villa clearly through a hidden camera she had installed on Wen Wanyu.

    She had followed Wen Wanyu to Jin City.

    "Lu Qingyi..."

    Yao Meishu frowned, looking at the sudden appearance of several people, her mind was in chaos.

    How did Lu Qingyi end up here?

    What was going on with Lu Jiahao?

    "What¡¯s going on?"

    Lu Yao was still clueless. He looked confused at the sudden appearance of these people. Listening to Lu Qingyi¡¯s words, he slightly frowned.

    "So you never thought Aunt Wen would take your son? You thought you were very secretive, right?"

    Lu Qingyi took a few steps forward and started speaking slowly.

    She probably already knew something.

    "What are you rambling about?"

    Yao Meishu frowned. She didn¡¯t believe that Lu Qingyi knew what happened in the villa.

    "Lu Yao¡¯s mother always wanted a granddaughter, right?"

    Lu Qingyi turned her gaze to Lu Yao. Although she questioned, her tone was affirming.

    When Yao Meishu was pregnant, Grandma Lu had always wished for a girl. The B-ultrasound check also showed a girl.

    Back then, Grandma Lu was also very ill. She was very happy to hear it was a girl.

    Once, when Yao Meishu went for a check-up alone, the doctor told her it was a boy and there had been a mistake earlier. She didn¡¯t tell Lu Yao about this; instead, she hid it.

    As it turned out, Ruan Qingyang and Yao Meishu gave birth on the same day. Silently, Yao Meishu switched her son with Ruan Qingyang¡¯s daughter.

    Grandmother Lu didn¡¯t have much time left. She brought the baby to see Grandma Lu, who was very happy, and passed away the next day.

    Yao Meishu planned to switch the children back and then explain it to Lu Yao, but found that Ruan Qingyang¡¯s ward was already empty.

    Ruan Qingyang was gone, and her child was missing. She panicked, asking all the doctors and nurses at the hospital, but their responses were all the same - someone had taken the baby.

    The baby was missing, she dared not say it. Instead, she made up various excuses to make Lu Yao dislike this child and send her own child away.

    Perhaps because Lu Yao was very fond of Yao Meishu, in the end, he agreed to this unreasonable request.

    Lu Qingyi said all her suspicions out loud. Seeing Yao Meishu¡¯s constantly changing face, she knew that her guesses were mostly correct.

    "Do you have any proof?"

    Yao Meishu turned pale.

    Lu Qingyi had actually guessed everything. The reason she did those things was because Lu Yao¡¯s mother didn¡¯t like her and didn¡¯t agree to her marriage with Lu Yao.

    "Lu Yao¡¯s mother didn¡¯t like you at all."

    Lu Qingyi walked up to Yao Meishu, speaking mockingly.

    Lu Yao looked at Lu Qingyi, and for a moment he couldn¡¯t tell if her words were true or false.

    Because his mother truly did not like Yao Meishu. His mom once strongly opposed his relationship with Yao Meishu.

    If Yao Meishu hadn¡¯t become pregnant later, it would have been impossible for him to have a wedding with Yao Meishu while his mother was alive.

    Lu Qingyi said, "Yao Meishu, you are not only pathetic, but also pitiful."

    Yao Meishu looked at Lu Qingyi with fear, suddenly feeling as if she was seeing Ruan Qingyang.

    Indeed she was Ruan Qingyang¡¯s child, surpassing her in every respect, just like Ruan Qingyang.

    "Kid, have some water."

    Xu Boyan opened a bottle of mineral water. He offered it to Lu Qingyi¡¯s lips.

    Having spoken for so long, the little girl must be thirsty.

    Lu Qingyi smiled, took Xu Boyan¡¯s water and took a sip.

    "Mom, I never imagined..." that you were such a person.

    Lu Jiahao looked at Yao Meishu, shaking his head in disappointment.

    He used to think that Yao Meishu wasn¡¯t very good to Lu Qingyi, but there must be some concern in her heart. He never thought that the truth would be like this.

 Chapter 272: Current President of Xu Family Group 272_1

    Chapter 272: Current President of Xu Family Group 272_1Gu Yansi stared at Yao Meishu, his expression unusually indifferent, devoid of extra emotions.

    His biological mother is such a person.

    "You look so much like your father."

    Yao Meishu stared straight at Gu Yansi, and her gaze dimmed a bit as she spoke slowly.

    Gu Yansi really resembled Lu Yao, and this was her first time seeing her grown-up son.

    So handsome.

    Gu Yansi was silent, without uttering a word.

    Lu Yao looked at Gu Yansi, his heart filled with turbulence. Gu Yansi resembled him so closely that he knew at first glance that he must be his son.

    Even though they were strangers, he was able to distinguish this fact.

    Wen Wanyu nervously looked at Gu Yansi, then switched her gaze to Lu Qingyi.

    Gu Yansi, already knew about it.

    Wen Wanyu cast her eyes down, her heart filled with indescribable emotions: a bit scared, a bit panicked, a bit at a loss.

    The son she¡¯d always cradled in her arms had turned out one day to be someone else¡¯s child, she couldn¡¯t quite articulate her feelings now.

    If Ruan Qingyang could come back to life, she would willingly give Gu Yansi up. But now it was being revealed that Gu Yansi was the son of two strangers.

    "I don¡¯t look like my father, thank you."

    Gu Yansi looked at Yao Meishu and coldly spoke.

    For Yao Meishu and Lu Yao, he didn¡¯t feel much. His heart was filled with thoughts of Wen Wanyu and Manager Gu. Their kindness to him was genuine.

    "Look, this is your dad, you look so much like him."

    Yao Meishu shook her head, her eyes filled with helplessness as she pulled Lu Yao over and slowly spoke.

    "Mom, I have class tomorrow, so I won¡¯t stay long."

    Tomorrow was weekend, and he had to go to Hardwick Academy to study medicine. Traveling from Jin City to Kyoto was quite a long journey.

    Gu Yansi turned to look at Wen Wanyu, he made his exit right after speaking, without a hint of looking back.

    "Son..."

    Yao Meishu wanted to grab Gu Yansi, but her hand was slapped away by Lu Qingyi.

    "Qingyi..."

    Lu Yao set his gaze on Lu Qingyi, seeking help from him.

    That was his son, whom he had never met before. He wanted Lu Qingyi to help him, to make Gu Yansi recognize him as his father.

    Lu Qingyi slowly spoke, "His name is Gu Yansi."

    "Yansi, Yansi, what a good name..."

    Lu Yao sighed.

    Lu Jiahao was at a loss to define his own emotions. He glanced at Yao Meishu once more before walking out.

    His mother...

    Lu Jiahao suddenly felt like a stranger.

    "Lu Qingyi, you should not have been born, you should not exist in this world."

    Yao Meishu suddenly seemed to go crazy, extending her hand to scratch Lu Qingyi¡¯s face.

    Yes, it was all Lu Qingyi¡¯s fault. If it weren¡¯t for Lu Qingyi, all this wouldn¡¯t have happened, and they would all be fine.

    Xu Boyan stood in front of Lu Qingyi, his expression cold. He forcefully pushed Yao Meishu onto the ground.

    Looking down at Yao Meishu, he said, "You cannot touch my woman as you please."

    "Meishu..."

    Lu Yao wanted to help Yao Meishu up, but he was stunned by Xu Boyan¡¯s words.

    His hand froze halfway, and he stiffly looked up at Xu Boyan. Lu Qingyi¡¯s boyfriend was truly a great choice, at least he was protecting Lu Qingyi.

    "Stay away from her in the future. She¡¯s my future wife."

    Xu Boyan took a new business card from his coat pocket and threw it on the ground. S§×ar?h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    His face was cold, but when he turned to look at Lu Qingyi, his eyes were gentle.

    People whom Lu Qingyi cares for, he will also care for. People whom Lu Qingyi doesn¡¯t care for, are nothing in his eyes.

    Yao Meishu looked stunned at Xu Boyan, and when she inadvertently glanced down, she saw the large black letters on the card:

    Current CEO of the Xu Group.

    The location was Kyoto.

    Yao Meishu was shocked as she looked up at Xu Boyan, her lips trembling slightly.

    How, how could this be?

    Even though she lived in Jin City, she knew of Xu Group in Kyoto, a corporation seen as almost godly in its existence.

    Many people admired it, many hoped to work there, even some people considered joining Xu Group as a goal and faith.

    It was a place that other corporations couldn¡¯t catch up with, and no one could surpass Xu Group¡¯s status.

    Xu Boyan, how could this be?

    He was just a small shop owner, how could he suddenly transform into such an unreachable dream for many?

    "Lu Qingyi, I will protect her."

    Xu Boyan looked down at Yao Meishu and iterated his pledge, word by word.

    Lu Qingyi was under his protection, and he wouldn¡¯t allow anyone to bully her.

    "You¡¯re really good to me."

    Lu Qingyi smiled at Xu Boyan and reached out to hold onto Xu Boyan¡¯s hand.

    Xu Boyan¡¯s hand was very warm, radiating warmth into her heart. It felt nice to be cared for.

    Right now, she didn¡¯t particularly care about her true identity, who her parents were, or how she came to be here. What she cared most about was Xu Boyan.

    This man who always brought her warmth, was always protecting her.

    "You¡¯re clearly the owner of a small shop... How could you..."

    Yao Meishu picked up the business card, her finger trembling. She looked at Xu Boyan in disbelief.

    Lu Yao was completely frozen, staring blankly at Xu Boyan with his mouth slightly open, unable to utter a word.

    "This ¡¯kid¡¯ you see who dropped out in junior high school, do you know what she did after she graduated from junior high?"

    Xu Boyan clung tightly to Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand, the corners of his mouth upturned into a slight smirk as he looked coldly at Yao Meishu and Lu Yao.

    All he wanted to say was, don¡¯t look down on anyone. Those who are truly powerful and capable might just be hidden in plain sight.

    "She..."

    Yao Meishu found herself speechless.

    She had always believed that Lu Qingyi began to work odd jobs after dropping out of junior high school, but now that she thought about it, she realized she truly didn¡¯t know what Lu Qingyi had been doing. All her knowledge was only based on speculation.

    "Even if you¡¯re not her mother, you¡¯re her aunt. That¡¯s a blood relationship you can¡¯t sever."

    Xu Boyan continued, his gaze cold as he stared at Yao Meishu.

    Some people¡¯s hearts are just cold, not even taking kinship into consideration.

    Yao Meishu stared at Lu Qingyi, unable to utter a word.

    "You¡¯ve never given her a shred of love. Just because your sister is outstanding, do you have to be jealous? Shouldn¡¯t you be happy to have an outstanding sister?"

    Xu Boyan¡¯s eyes turned colder, this world doesn¡¯t lack ruthless people, in fact, there are plenty.

    Happy?

    Yao Meishu bit her lip tightly and fell silent.

 Chapter 273: Professor Lu Qingyi is the 273rd professor of Harderland_1

    Chapter 273: Professor Lu Qingyi is the 273rd professor of Harderland_1Everyone praised Ruan Qingyang for her beauty, talent, capability, and intelligence... All the commendations were for Ruan Qingyang, and she was merely a foil. S~ea??h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Being twins, comparisons were inevitable.

    Seeing Ruan Qingyang receiving praises from others, she couldn¡¯t help but feel a surge of jealousy and resentment towards Ruan Qingyang.

    She wanted to be happy too, but she really couldn¡¯t bring herself to feel this way.

    "Qingyang outshines me. When I¡¯m with her, she¡¯s always the standout, always the most attention-grabbing. I¡¯ve never felt jealous, instead I feel happy to have her as a best friend."

    Wen Wanyu suddenly spoke up. As she looked at Yao Meishu, her facial expression was unusually complicated.

    Yao Meishu moved her lips, wanting to say something, but closed her mouth upon seeing Lu Yao¡¯s expression.

    "Aunt Wen, when we¡¯re back, could you show me my mother¡¯s pictures?"

    Lu Qingyi looked at Wen Wanyu, a gentle smile on her face.

    She must have been expected by others too.

    Wen Wanyu nodded, "All right."

    "I¡¯ll wait outside."

    After saying that, Wen Wanyu walked out, closing the door behind her.

    The current matter had nothing to do with her, staying would only mean listening.

    "Qingyi, I¡¯m sorry."

    Lu Yao let out a long sigh, his eyes filled with remorse as he looked at Lu Qingyi.

    Because of his feelings for Yao Meishu, he chose to abandon what he thought was his biological daughter at the time.

    "I¡¯m sorry, but I don¡¯t have a father."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s expression was indifferent, as was her gaze at Lu Yao.

    Lu Yao and Yao Meishu¡¯s existence as so-called parents no longer existed in her eyes. Now knowing that they weren¡¯t, she felt somewhat relieved.

    "I... "

    Lu Yao clenched his fists tightly, words failing him.

    "After high school graduation, the child directly attended university, Hardrick. Before returning, the child had been serving as professor Hardrick. I believe you¡¯re familiar with Professor Harderland of Hardrick University? Yes, the child is that mythical Professor Lu from Hardrick."

    Xu Boyan was not usually talkative, but when it came to Lu Qingyi, he could talk endlessly about her.

    The child was so outstanding, he felt especially proud for her.

    Entered the university right after middle school graduation?

    Hardrick?

    Professor Lu from Harderland?

    With the revelation of these few short sentences, Yao Meishu and Lu Yao felt as if they were struck by something; they were both completely dumbfounded.

    How can this be?

    Lu Qingyi was still so young, not even twenty.

    Yao Meishu clenched her fists, biting her lips tightly. When she looked at Lu Qingyi, her gaze was filled with frustration.

    Ruan Qingyang¡¯s daughter was indeed smarter than her. Ruan Qingyang¡¯s daughter was even more outstanding than Ruan Qingyang.

    Back in the day, Ruan Qingyang only attended high school for one year before taking the university entrance exams. Her grades were phenomenal.

    She excelled in her medical studies despite her young age. She had received numerous awards and honors that had made Yao Meishu jealous.

    Yao Meishu believed in Xu Boyan¡¯s words completely. Since Ruan Qingyang was exceptional back then, Lu Qingyi was likely to be even more remarkable.

    "How... How is this possible?"

    Lu Yao looked incredulously at Xu Boyan and Lu Qingyi, he was somewhat in disbelief.

    Lu Qingyi, this child, was way too accomplished, wasn¡¯t she?

    Without a word, Xu Boyan took Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand and left the villa. Everything that had to be said was said, he didn¡¯t want to waste his breath on anything else.

    "Xu Boyan, let¡¯s go have some skewers?"

    Lu Qingyi looked up at Xu Boyan as they left the villa¡¯s main doors.

    It had been a long time since she last had skewers, she was suddenly craving them.

    Xu Boyan clasped Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand tighter, "Sure, what my girlfriend says."

    "I was actually thinking of waiting for you guys to go back to Kyoto together, but since you want to go get skewers, I guess I¡¯ll leave first."

    Wen Wanyu had been waiting at the door ever since she came out, watching the young couple holding hands, she sighed slightly.

    Being young was truly a blessing.

    "Auntie Wen, why don¡¯t you join us? I¡¯m curious about my mother¡¯s stories."

    Lu Qingyi wore a smile as she said to Wen Wanyu, she was quite curious about what kind of person Ruan Qingyang was.

    "I won¡¯t be interrupting, will I?"

    Wen Wanyu shifted her gaze onto Xu Boyan and chuckled behind her hand.

    Xu Boyan: "No, you won¡¯t."

    Actually, he really wanted to refuse, but he didn¡¯t find it fitting to voice out in front of Lu Qingyi.

    Ah, for his little friend¡¯s sake, her mood was the most important.

    "Aunt Wen, what do you like to eat?"

    Lu Qingyi wasn¡¯t sure if Wen Wanyu would eat those roadside skewers, so she asked.

    Wen Wanyu was, after all, a lady of high society. Even though it had been many years since she last went home, she might not be used to these street-side snacks.

    "Let¡¯s go have skewers, I can handle street-side food."

    Wen Wanyu smiled lightly.

    She had been hanging out with Ruan Qingyang since childhood, and Ruan Qingyang¡¯s favourite was street food. She often took her out to eat.

    Initially, Wen Wanyu wasn¡¯t used to it, but under Ruan Qingyang¡¯s coaxing, she slowly got sucked in and couldn¡¯t escape.

    She started finding it hard to stomach the luxurious delicacy of the dining table and began to favour homemade small dishes instead.

    Suddenly, Wen Wanyu asked: "Qingyi, do you eat meat?"

    Lu Qingyi: "I prefer vegetables."

    Wen Wanyu laughed lightly: "Just like her mother, the daughter has similar taste."

    Ruan Qingyang didn¡¯t like eating lavish dishes daily, she preferred vegetables, especially green peppers.

    She didn¡¯t like to eat meat, but she occasionally did¡ªstreet side skewers in particular, which she found most delicious.

    Ruan Qingyang had strange tastes. She was picky, yet she was easy to please as her favourite foods were not expensive.

    "Wait, are you allergic to shrimp?"

    Wen Wanyu asked, as if she remembered something.

    Lu Qingyi nodded, "I always found it strange that everyone else liked shrimp, and I was the only exception."

    Recalling those past incongruities, Lu Qingyi felt a deep sense of helplessness.

    "Qingyang actually loves shrimp very much, but she¡¯s allergic to it. She kept it from me and snuck out to eat it. She studied medicine, so knew how to avoid life-threatening situations."

    Remembering Ruan Qingyang¡¯s past behaviours, Wen Wanyu found it extremely amusing.

    Ruan Qingyang¡¯s face had broken out several times, but she never learned her lesson. Time after time, she went back for more, just for the sake of shrimp.

    "In the future, behave, and don¡¯t let me worry, okay?"

    Xu Boyan diverted his gaze back onto Lu Qingyi. He looked at the girl with an inscrutable smile.

    He knew that Lu Qingyi too had thought along those lines. From the way she looked at the shrimp, Xu Boyan knew that Lu Qingyi liked shrimp.

 Chapter 274 Lu Jiayue Looking for Lu Qingyi_1

    Chapter 274: 274 Lu Jiayue Looking for Lu Qingyi_1The three of them sat in a kebab shop by the street. Wen Wanyu looked around, smiled lightly, and said, "I haven¡¯t been to a place like this in a long time."

    She suddenly felt a twinge of nostalgia. Since Ruan Qingyang was gone, she never came to such a place again.

    In addition to kebabs, spicy hot pot was her favorite food along with Ruan Qingyang¡¯s. That¡¯s why she opened a small hot pot restaurant with the old owner, Gu.

    She fondly remembered the times when she used to enjoy the skewers with Ruan Qingyang on the streets. Those days were incredibly joyful and fun.

    "Whenever I see you knitting, I am reminded of her. Qingyi, you know? She was good at everything and learned very quickly. But when it came to knitting, she was helpless. Her look of confusion was often the subject of my teasing,"

    Wen Wanyu rested her chin in her hands, her face filled with soft laughter as she reminisced about the good old days.

    Lu Qingyi just smiled and did not speak.

    The kebabs arrived quickly. Wen Wanyu chatted while eating, and Lu Qingyi just listened quietly, occasionally chiming in with a few words.

    Xu Boyan had been silent the whole time. He was mainly focused on taking care of Lu Qingyi¡¯s eating and hardly touched the food himself.

    "The reason I don¡¯t like hospitals, and the reason I am against Yansi studying medicine, is because I don¡¯t want him to repeat the same mistakes. I didn¡¯t expect that he would end up not being Qingyang¡¯s child,"

    Wen Wanyu gently shook her head, expressing a sense of helplessness.

    It really is quite a helpless state.

    "Artificial insemination, Aunt Wen, are you sure my mother really gave birth to me in this way?"

    Lu Qingyi took a deep breath, looking at Wen Wanyu to ask.

    It¡¯s all quite absurd. S§×ar?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "There¡¯s a high probability, because your mother was cold in temperament. Though many pursued her, she rejected them all and never associated closely with men,"

    Wen Wanyu gently shook her head as she explained.

    Ruan Qingyang was very beautiful, and at that time, there were queues of men in Kyoto waiting to marry her. But Ruan Qingyang was choosy and devoted to medical research, so she rejected them one by one.

    She didn¡¯t even notice the men who got close to her.

    Lu Qingyi remained silent. If she really was conceived through artificial insemination, she would definitely find out how this happened.

    ¡ª¡ª

    Lu Jiayue was hovering around the entrance of the medical school. She bit her lip tightly, her face showing an unnatural expression.

    Lu Yao had called her, saying that Lu Qingyi was not her biological sister, her real biological brother was named Gu Yansi.

    She was completely stunned and somewhat confused.

    Hardrick, she felt she didn¡¯t have the face to go see him, so she came to the medical school to find Lu Qingyi.

    Without Lu Qingyi¡¯s contact information, she could only come directly. She looked at the people of different appearances in the campus, somewhat helpless.

    "Miss, who are you looking for?"

    The security guard noticed Lu Jiayue wandering around the entrance for a long time, neither entering nor leaving.

    "I¡¯m looking for my sister, but I lost my phone. I don¡¯t remember her number. I just know she¡¯s at the medical school,"

    Lu Jiayue bit her lip, plaintively looking a little pitiful and endearing.

    "Oh, I see. What¡¯s your sister¡¯s name? I¡¯ll help you find her,"

    The security guard nodded, sympathizing with Lu Jiayue¡¯s situation.

    Lu Jiayue: "Lu Qingyi."

    "Alright, I¡¯ll help you find her."

    The security guard picked up the speaker on the table.

    "Lu Qingyi, Lu Qingyi, your sister is waiting for you at the school gate."

    "Lu Qingyi, Lu Qingyi, your sister is waiting for you at the school gate."

    "Lu Qingyi, Lu Qingyi, your sister is waiting for you at the school gate."

    The speaker called out three times, the voice echoing throughout the campus.

    "Thank you, uncle."

    Lu Jiayue smiled sweetly, expressing her gratitude to the security guard.

    Lu Qingyi was not at school, the exam results were not going to be released until the afternoon, and Lu Qingyi did not care about the release of the exam results.

    "No need to thank me, just wait here."

    The security guard said, and then went on with his own work.

    Lu Jiayue waited for a long time without seeing Lu Qingyi coming out. Her heart skipped a beat. Could it be that Lu Qingyi did not want to see her?

    She bit her lip tightly, clenched her fists, and her face was full of confusion.

    "Little girl, why is your sister taking so long?"

    The security guard poked his head out, looking puzzled.

    It shouldn¡¯t be like this. It¡¯s been more than ten minutes now. If she was coming, she should¡¯ve been here by now. It shouldn¡¯t take this long.

    "Maybe my sister didn¡¯t hear it."

    Lu Jiayue gently bit her lip, expressing her slight frustration. Her heart was in turmoil.

    Lu Qingyi, Lu Qingyi.

    The security guard picked up the speaker and called out three more times.

    "Well, Qingyi is not at school."

    Li Xianya walked to the school gate and said to Lu Jiayue. There was only Lu Jiayue at the school gate, so she easily recognized Lu Jiayue as Lu Qingyi¡¯s sister.

    There were some similarities in appearance.

    "Ah, isn¡¯t she supposed to have class today?"

    Lu Jiayue furrowed her brow slightly, tilting her head to look at Li Xianya, appearing completely befuddled.

    Indeed, it was quite normal for Lu Qingyi to not be at school. When she was at the high school, it was common for her to not be in school. Now, it was university, it was no different.

    But Lu Jiayue still pretended to be clueless in front of Li Xianya.

    "You don¡¯t know?"

    Looking at Lu Jiayue, Li Xianya was somewhat surprised. She slightly furrowed her brows. It was well known in the medical school that Lu Qingyi rarely attends class, there was no reason why her biological sister wouldn¡¯t know about this.

    "Ah, what should I know?"

    Lu Jiayue was totally dumbfounded. She tilted her head to look at Li Xianya, completely bewildered.

    "Your sister generally doesn¡¯t come to class."

    Li Xianya didn¡¯t know whether Lu Jiayue genuinely didn¡¯t know, or didn¡¯t understand what she was saying. She frowned and said.

    She found that Lu Qingyi¡¯s sister gave her a different feeling than Lu Qingyi did. Although Lu Jiayue looked gentle and sweet, she had a feeling that she was overlooking something.

    Lu Jiayue blinked and asked, "Why?"

    "Are you really Qingyi¡¯s biological sister?"

    Li Xianya was somewhat speechless. She frowned and asked.

    She didn¡¯t mean anything by it, but as Lu Qingyi¡¯s biological sister, Lu Jiayue should know about her sister¡¯s affairs.

    If she didn¡¯t even know that her sister seldom came to class, it was simply unrealistic.

    Lu Jiayue widened her eyes, looking at Li Xianya with a surprised expression.

    Did all of Lu Qingyi¡¯s classmates know about Lu Qingyi¡¯s affairs?

    Otherwise, why would Li Xianya ask such a question?

    "You... you know too?"

    Lu Jiayue clutched the corner of her clothes. She lowered her head slightly, looking rather pitiful and helpless.

 Chapter 275 Lu Jiayue sees Gu Yansi_1

    Chapter 275: 275 Lu Jiayue sees Gu Yansi_1"Do you know?

    Know what?

    Li Xianya was instantly confused. Was there something she was supposed to know? And what did Lu Jiayue¡¯s words mean? S§×ar?h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "Your sister seldom comes to school, you can call her or go find her where she lives."

    Li Xianya glanced at the time on her phone, said a few words, and then left.

    She had a class coming up, Professor Wei¡¯s class. She couldn¡¯t dare to miss it.

    She couldn¡¯t quite put her finger on it, but she always had a bad feeling about Lu Jiayue. She didn¡¯t quite like her, but it wasn¡¯t exactly disdain either, it was more like indifference.

    Lu Jiayue watched as Li Xianya left, clenching her fist tightly.

    How would she know where Lu Qingyi is? Kyoto is such a big place, she had no idea where Lu Qingyi was.

    Gritting her teeth, she could only take a taxi back to school. She didn¡¯t want to go to Hardrick, for fear that she wouldn¡¯t be able to control her emotions.

    Despite her scores being sufficient for Hardrick, because of Lu Qingyi, she had chosen to go to Beijing University instead.

    Beijing University is indeed good, but it¡¯s not where she wants to go, her goal has always been Hardrick.

    "Jiahao?"

    When Lu Jiayue returned to Beijing University, she just so happen to run into a familiar figure at the gate, she called out unsurely.

    The person¡¯s profile resembled Lu Jiahao quite a bit, but there seemed to be some differences, and the person seemed slightly taller than Lu Jiahao.

    Had Lu Jiahao changed slightly and became taller due to them not seeing each other for a while?

    "Sorry, you¡¯ve got the wrong person."

    Gu Yansi turned around. He held a few books in his arms, and his voice was cold and clear.

    Lu Jiahao is very popular at Hardrick, could it be that Lu Jiahao also has fans at Beijing University?

    Perhaps because of his cool demeanor and disinterest in socializing, despite looking quite a bit like Lu Jiahao, he has never been ardently pursued by any girl over the years.

    "Are you Gu Yansi?"

    Lu Jiayue paused slightly, blinking as she asked.

    She didn¡¯t expect that Gu Yansi would actually be a student at Beijing University, it was quite surprising to her.

    Gu Yansi: "Yes, I am."

    His attitude was neither cold nor hot, and his voice was devoid of any emotion.

    "Look at me, don¡¯t you think I look familiar?"

    Lu Jiayue seemed quite pleased, she turned her face to look at Gu Yansi, pointing at her face as she asked.

    Gu Yansi: "..."

    Familiar?

    Why should she look familiar?

    Gu Yansi found this rather ridiculous, he gave Lu Jiayue a glance and was preparing to leave.

    "Brother..."

    Lu Jiayue reached out to grab Gu Yansi¡¯s clothes, her voice soft and carrying a faintly coquettish tone.

    A brother is certainly better than a sister. She had always wished for a younger brother rather than a sister in the past.

    Gu Yansi: "???"

    Brother? What the hell?

    Gu Yansi looked at Lu Jiayue as if she were insane.

    Neither Lu Qingyi nor Lu Jiahao had mentioned the existence of Lu Jiayue. Gu Yansi had no idea that he had a sister named Lu Jiayue.

    So Gu Yansi was clueless at this point, naturally thinking that Lu Jiayue was acting insane.

    "Brother, I¡¯m Jiayue, Lu Jiayue, your biological sister."

    With her large eyes wide open, Lu Jiayue looked at Gu Yansi, her eyes full of anticipation.

    "Should I know you?"

    Gu Yansi brushed Lu Jiayue¡¯s hand off him. His face was expressionless, even as Lu Jiayue revealed their relationship, he maintained an extraordinarily indifferent manner.

    He didn¡¯t even recognize his parents, so why should he recognize a sister?

    "I¡¯m the daughter of Lu Yao and Yao Meishu, Lu Jiayue. You must have heard of me. I¡¯m really glad to know that I have a brother. I¡¯ve always envied others for having brothers."

    Lu Jiayue¡¯s heart sank, but she still wore a cheerful smile on her face, her tone laden with grief and helplessness.

    Lu Jiayue clenched the hem of her clothes tightly, lightly biting her lip, seeming wronged.

    Gu Yansi: "..."

    He looked at Lu Jiayue, feeling remarkably indifferent.

    "Brother, do you also study at Beijing University?"

    Lu Jiayue¡¯s gaze swept across Gu Yansi¡¯s attire. Although it didn¡¯t look expensive, it gave off a unique air.

    That kind of etiquette and personal bearing could only be cultivated from a young age. Lu Jiayue could tell that Gu Yansi might have quite a high status.

    She just didn¡¯t know who had adopted Gu Yansi. Could it be some aristocratic families? Some wealthy families don¡¯t necessarily prefer to wear brand name clothing all the time.

    "Don¡¯t call me brother."

    Gu Yansi slightly furrowed his brows, a hint of annoyance apparent in his expression.

    He didn¡¯t like being called in such an affectionate manner by girls, nor did he like the tone they used to talk to him.

    Even if she was his biological sister, what of it?

    They had never met, so how could they possibly feel a strong bond? No, it can be said that having a lot of feelings is unrealistic.

    The phrase "blood is thicker than water" is indeed true, but for two strangers with blood ties meeting for the first time, they couldn¡¯t possibly be that close.

    "Why? You are my brother... Why don¡¯t you let me call you that? Is there something wrong with Jiayue?"

    Lu Jiayue looked pitifully at Gu Yansi, with tears welling up in her eyes, as if they were about to fall at any moment.

    She looked utterly pitiful.

    "We¡¯re not familiar with each other."

    A question flashed through Gu Yansi¡¯s mind, can a girl¡¯s tears really come at will?

    Then, thinking of Lu Qingyi, Gu Yansi shook his head, negating his speculation. Being such a strong person, Lu Qingyi would not be as weak as Lu Jiayue.

    He hated people who cried at the drop of a hat and girls who cried at the slightest provocation.

    "Ah, so that¡¯s how it is."

    Lu Jiayue breaks into a smile, appearing suddenly enlightened as she looked at Gu Yansi.

    "My parents have always been my current parents, I won¡¯t acknowledge Lu Yao and Yao Meishu. If I don¡¯t even recognize my parents, naturally, I wouldn¡¯t feel anything for you as my sister. If you see me in the future, don¡¯t call me brother, thank you."

    Gu Yansi usually doesn¡¯t speak much, but he said a lot at once now, as he didn¡¯t want to cause unnecessary trouble.

    Having seen his biological parents and the way they acted, Gu Yansi was indifferent, especially with what Yao Meishu had done, he was even more indifferent.

    Mr. Gu and Wen Wanyu had raised him for so many years, treating him just like their own son. Naturally, their opinions mattered the most to him.

    He used to feel puzzled as to why Wen Wanyu was so vehemently against him studying medicine, leaving no room for negotiation.

    He has resented Wen Wanyu in the past. But now, everything suddenly became clear.

    It turns out that Wen Wanyu was trying to protect him in her own way, not breathing a word about it even when blamed by Gu Yansi.

    When the truth came out, even though this couple knew he was not Ruan Qingyang¡¯s son, the love they gave him never changed.

    Mr. Gu and Wen Wanyu were good parents, and he had no reason to abandon them.

 Chapter 276 Help Xu Boyan blow dry her hair_1

    Chapter 276: 276 Help Xu Boyan blow dry her hair_1Lu Jiayue stared at Gu Yansi in disbelief, her eyes filled with shock.

    How...how could this be?

    "Brother, Are you upset my parents aren¡¯t influential enough?"

    Lu Jiayue looked at Gu Yansi with wide eyes, looking particularly aggrieved.

    The Lu Family indeed held a high status in Jin City, but in a place like Kyoto, the Lu family was insignificant.

    "You¡¯re very opportunistic."

    Gu Yansi stared at Lu Jiayue for a few seconds and said coldly, before swiftly turning and leaving.

    His brief conversation was enough to realize that Lu Jiayue was heavily opportunistic.

    He took a light-hearted approach towards materialistic interests and didn¡¯t care much for wealth and status. Hence, he didn¡¯t tend to like those who were opportunistic.

    As for Lu Qingyi, he probably liked her as she was reserved and aloof, always acting as if she didn¡¯t care about anything.

    Lu Jiayue stood there, clenching her fists tightly as she watched Gu Yansi leave. There was hatred in her eyes.

    Right, Gu Yansi must look down on her, a sister of lower status.

    Lu Jiayue thought to herself.

    Gu Yansi walked over to a pavilion and called Lu Qingyi to ask about Lu Jiayue.

    "Oh, I¡¯m not close with her."

    Lu Qingyi at the other end of the call, casually said two words and didn¡¯t show any interest in mentioning Lu Jiayue anymore.

    Boring.

    Gu Yansi didn¡¯t probe any further, he simply exchanged a few words before hanging up.

    It was clear to him, Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t like Lu Jiayue, or perhaps she just treated her like a stranger.

    Through their interactions, Gu Yansi knew, Lu Qingyi only cared for the people she valued and Lu Jiayue was likely not an important person to her.

    ¡ª¡ª

    "Who was that?"

    Xu Boyan came out of the bathroom, drying his hair with a towel as he walked over to Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi glanced at Xu Boyan, "It was Gu Yansi."

    A handsome guy fresh out of the bath.

    Propping her chin, Lu Qingyi watched Xu Boyan, wondering if he had those supposed eight-pack abs.

    It was always written in the books, but she had no clue if Xu Boyan actually had them.

    Lu Qingyi added, "He ran into Lu Jiayue."

    "Gu Yansi wouldn¡¯t like Lu Jiayue."

    Xu Boyan sat beside Lu Qingyi and spoke lightly.

    Boys generally understand each other quite well, and Gu Yansi¡¯s personality was not suited for the type of girl Lu Jiayue was.

    Even a siblings-like affection wouldn¡¯t exist between them, because they were more like strangers, despite being related by blood.

    If they had grown up together, perhaps Gu Yansi might have been fond of his little sister. But now, at this age, it was certain that Gu Yansi felt nothing for Lu Jiayue.

    "How would you know?"

    Lu Qingyi raised an eyebrow, slightly surprised at Xu Boyan¡¯s comment.

    Most boys usually liked girls like Lu Jiayue ¨C gentle, weak, chatty and cute. If they were manipulative, as long as they hid it well, boys considered them women worth protecting.

    "Intuition."

    Xu Boyan reached out and rubbed Lu Qingyi¡¯s head.

    "Wait a minute."

    Lu Qingyi glanced up at Xu Boyan¡¯s wet hair, then put on her shoes and ran into the room.

    Xu Boyan: "..."

    He truly felt bewildered.

    "I¡¯ll blow-dry your hair."

    In no time, Lu Qingyi came back with a hairdryer. She plugged it in, standing behind Xu Boyan.

    "I can do it myself."

    Xu Boyan grabbed Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand, his lips curling into a pleasant smile.

    How could he let his Lu Qingyi do these things?

    "Aren¡¯t I your girlfriend?"

    Lu Qingyi suddenly asked.

    "Yes, what¡¯s up?"

    Xu Boyan looked slightly puzzled and furrowed his brows.

    "Since I am, let me blow-dry your hair for you."

    Lu Qingyi pried Xu Boyan¡¯s hand off and stated slowly.

    Not everyone can avail of her service. Xu Boyan should feel lucky.

    Lu Qingyi took her time, carefully drying Xu Boyan¡¯s hair, a soft smile playing on her lips.

    Xu Boyan wore a smile, a sense of delight washing over him.

    Having someone charming by your side is really nice.

    "Done."

    Lu Qingyi shut off the hairdryer.

    "Kid, did you get your results?"

    Xu Boyan asked while holding Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand. He was quite excited about her examination results.

    "Huh? What results?"

    Lu Qingyi sat on the sofa, seeming quite clueless.

    She¡¯d entirely forgotten about the exams. The small stuff didn¡¯t really matter to her.

    "The first big test from the medical college."

    Xu Boyan chuckled, Lu Qingyi was such a scatterbrain. He playfully rubbed her head.

    "I guess so." Lu Qingyi spoke uncertainly, "I¡¯ll check with Wei Song."

    She reached for her phone and quickly texted Wei Song.

    [Professor Lu, you never disappoint me!!!]

    Wei Song responded immediately, with three exclamation points.

    Lu Qingyi: [???]

    [Do you know what grade you received?]

    Wei Song texted back shortly.

    [Perfect score.]

    Lu Qingyi nonchalantly replied with two words, without any drastic emotional upheaval.

    If not perfect, it was close to perfect.

    [???]

    Wei Song quickly sent back three exclamation points.

    Bloody hell, how could Lu Qingyi be so confident?

    Well, the Lu Qingyi he knew was always confident, never downplaying herself.

    Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t reply to Wei Song any further, but he quickly sent a few more messages.

    [Professor Lu, is there anything you can¡¯t do?]

    [Professor Lu, how did you manage to get a perfect score?]

    [Professor Lu, what is your brain made of?]

    [Professor Lu, do you know that the entire medical college has gone bonkers?]

    Lu Qingyi glanced at the messages, chose not to reply, and showed the screen to Xu Boyan.

    "My kid is so impressive."

    Xu Boyan ruffled Lu Qingyi¡¯s hair, a pampering smile on his face.

    His girl truly was a treasure, she was very skilled and always surprised him.

    "Thank you for the compliment."

    Lu Qingyi slightly hooked the corner of her lips, revealing a deep smile. S§×ar?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    In the past, other people¡¯s praises never brought her any joy. But being praised by Xu Boyan, she felt extremely happy.

    "Would you like me to accompany you to school?"

    The results were to be released in the afternoon, Xu Boyan looked at the time and asked.

    The kid doesn¡¯t like going to school but performs great! Xu Boyan wanted to see the surprised expressions on everyone¡¯s faces when they saw Lu Qingyi.

    "Ah, I¡¯m hungry."

    Lu Qingyi rubbed her stomach and said.

 Chapter 277 Lu Qingyi: Letâ€™s go eat Kanto stew_1

    Chapter 277: 277 Lu Qingyi: Let¡¯s go eat Kanto stew_1"You little glutton."

    Xu Boyan gently ruffled Lu Qingyi¡¯s hair, his demeanor tender and gentle.

    He had figured out her culinary tastes.

    "Shall we eat outside?"

    Lu Qingyi suggested, not wanting to burden Xu Boyan with cooking. Eating out seemed easier.

    Xu Boyan asked, "What would you like to eat?"

    "Let¡¯s go for some Oden."

    Lu Qingyi licked her lips as she suggested this to Xu Boyan.

    She hadn¡¯t had it for a while and she missed it.

    Xu Boyan: "???"

    A question mark popped into Xu Boyan¡¯s mind. He was a bit puzzled by what Lu Qingyi was talking about.

    He had never had it before.

    Lu Qingyi blinked her eyes and asked, "Haven¡¯t you had it before?"

    Just a look at Xu Boyan and she knew that he had never had it.

    "I can look it up."

    Xu Boyan chuckled, pulling out his phone.

    He could look up anything he didn¡¯t know. And he was also open to trying out things that Lu Qingyi liked.

    "It¡¯s really delicious, you¡¯ll definitely like it."

    Lu Qingyi quickly searched it up on her phone and placed the phone before Xu Boyan to see. She spoke in a slow voice.

    Xu Boyan: "I like everything you like."

    Lu Qingyi felt deeply touched. Xu Boyan really did constantly making effort to indulge her preferences, taking care of many minor details.

    It took quite a while before Lu Qingyi, accompanied by Xu Boyan, arrived at a narrow alleyway, filled with various street food stalls and their mouthwatering aromas wafting in the air.

    "Kid, why do you enjoy these little alleys so much?"

    Xu Boyan gently rubbed Lu Qingyi¡¯s head, asking in a soft voice.

    He noticed that whenever they went out to eat, they often frequented old, narrow streets.

    Lu Qingyi seemed uninterested in popular restaurants, or ones with particularly good d¨¦cor. S§×arch* The ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "Perhaps the food here is more authentic," she replied.

    Lu Qingyi swallowed a mouthful of saliva as she spoke.

    Those beautifully decorated, upscale restaurants served expensive but mediocre food, offering only a good setting.

    The tiny shops in these narrow alleys, despite being rather modest, offered truly authentic and tasty food.

    She had high standards when it came to food.

    Xu Boyan chuckled: "You¡¯re really easy to feed."

    Lu Qingyi wasn¡¯t into shopping or buying stuff like other girls. What she liked was quite simple.

    "No, I¡¯m not easy to maintain."

    Lu Qingyi shook her head. Xu Boyan hadn¡¯t yet seen her extravagant spending habits.

    While she could make money, she was prone to spending even more.

    It¡¯s just that she hadn¡¯t had many needs recently, so she hadn¡¯t spent much.

    "If you can¡¯t exhaust my money, then you¡¯re easy to maintain."

    Xu Boyan smiled lovingly at Lu Qingyi.

    He was hoping that Lu Qingyi would spend more of his money. He wasn¡¯t afraid of her spending, he just feared that she wouldn¡¯t spend.

    Lu Qingyi shook her head with amusement. There was no way she could spend all of Xu Boyan¡¯s money.

    The pair soon arrived at a small shop.

    "Boss, can we have two servings of Oden."

    Xu Boyan and Lu Qingyi sat down, with Lu Qingyi calling out the order to the owner.

    Soon, two servings of Oden were served up, "Here is your Oden, enjoy."

    "So this is Oden."

    Xu Boyan picked some food from the bowl with his chopsticks, his expression turning a bit strange.

    "It¡¯s tasty, try it."

    Lu Qingyi picked up a meatball with her chopsticks and offered it to Xu Boyan. He looked at it for a moment before accepting and taking a bite.

    With an expectant expression, Lu Qingyi looked at Xu Boyan, "Is it good?"

    "It¡¯s good."

    Xu Boyan nodded. It tasted pretty good, indeed. But even if it hadn¡¯t been to his taste, he wouldn¡¯t have said so in front of Lu Qingyi.

    ¡ª¡ª

    By the time Lu Qingyi arrived at the medical school, it was already two hours later. The news of Lu Qingyi scoring full marks had spread throughout the school, yet Lu Qingyi had no idea what a stir this would cause.

    "I¡¯ll wait for you outside."

    Xu Boyan didn¡¯t leave the car, he said to Lu Qingyi.

    "Alright."

    Lu Qingyi nodded and got out of the car.

    In the classroom, Luo Xinxin was sulking. She was tightly clutching her scorecard, her face a bit pale.

    Why did this happen?

    With a total score of 100, she had scored over 90 in every subject. Usually, this would be considered a good grade, but compared to Lu Qingyi¡¯s perfect score, it paled considerably.

    Lu Qingyi could actually achieve full marks. Despite hardly ever attending classes and studying at school, how could she get full marks?

    "Eh, how does it feel to be slapped in the face?"

    Li Xianya made a face at Luo Xinxin, speaking in a schadenfreud manner.

    Lu Qingyi really was amazing. Who would have thought she could do so well in medical exams?

    "You..."

    Luo Xinxin¡¯s face was pale. She bit her lip and glared at Li Xianya.

    She felt deeply humiliated, thinking back to the harsh words she had previously directed at Lu Qingyi.

    "How does the feeling of your previous words coming back to haunt you feel? It¡¯s a shame Qingyi isn¡¯t here, it would be even more embarrassment for you."

    Li Xianya folded her arms and looked at Luo Xinxin.

    Just as Li Xianya finished speaking, Lu Qingyi walked into the classroom.

    Upon seeing Lu Qingyi, Luo Xinxin¡¯s face turned even more unsightly. Her fists tightly clenched.

    "Qingyi, you¡¯re really amazing."

    Instantly transforming into a flatterer, Li Xianya looked at Lu Qingyi with delight.

    She was extremely extremely extremely extremely talented. She honestly had no words to describe Lu Qingyi.

    "It¡¯s alright."

    Lu Qingyi stood with her hands in her pockets, her expression calm and breezy.

    Getting full marks was nothing big. The test was based on basic knowledge, it wasn¡¯t too difficult. She knew just by looking how to proceed, no thinking needed.

    "You¡¯re a genius, Qingyi."

    "Qingyi, how did you do it?"

    "Qingyi, you¡¯re so amazing, do you have any shortcuts?"

    "Qingyi, did you study this before?"

    "Qingyi, I¡¯ve never seen you study, I never thought you would do so well."

    "..."

    When the crowd in the classroom saw Lu Qingyi entering, they all rushed up to talk to her.

    They couldn¡¯t help it. Lu Qingyi was just that amazing, that they admired her.

    "It¡¯s noisy."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s brows wrinkled slightly. Feeling annoyed, she murmured a complaint.

    "Lu Qingyi, did you cheat?"

    Luo Xinxin, not admitting defeat, bit her lip while looking at Lu Qingyi.

    No, she didn¡¯t believe it. There was no way Lu Qingyi could do so well.

    "Please honor your promise and disappear from my sight."

    Lu Qingyi cast a cold glance at Luo Xinxin, her tone matching her gaze.

 Chapter 278 Lu Qingyi: Slander will be subject to legal responsibility_1

    Chapter 278: 278 Lu Qingyi: Slander will be subject to legal responsibility_1"Who knows if you didn¡¯t cheat."

    Luo Xinxin bit her lip, she said stubbornly.

    She had been studying medicine since she was a child, how could she possibly score lower than Lu Qingyi in the exams?

    There wasn¡¯t even a medical book on Lu Qingyi¡¯s desk, and she seldom attended class.

    "I have encountered such situations quite often."

    Lu Qingyi returned to her seat. She crossed her legs and exuded a languid air.

    This was nothing new to her.

    From a young age, she had encountered similar situations and had grown accustomed to them.

    Even the year she took the college entrance exam after junior high school graduation, she was suspected of cheating. But it was just suspicion, because the exam venue was monitored, and under surveillance, all she did was write and sleep, with no other supplies - not even an eraser.

    Despite no obvious signs of cheating, many people still eyed her suspiciously.

    She had encountered this quite often?

    Li Xianya looked at Lu Qingyi in surprise. Was this to say that Lu Qingyi has always been outstanding?

    "Unless you prove you didn¡¯t cheat."

    Luo Xinxin still wore a disbelieving expression. Actually, she was just not willing to admit defeat, feeling extremely humiliated to have lost.

    "Boring."

    Lu Qingyi glanced at Luo Xinxin dismissively, took out her phone, and started playing with it casually, completely ignoring Luo Xinxin.

    Proof?

    She didn¡¯t need that.

    Wei Song walked into the classroom with a pile of exam papers, his expression serious. S§×arch* The ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "Your performance on this exam was unsatisfactory."

    He placed the test papers on the podium with a cold voice.

    Although there were good scores, many were at the bottom end. Now that they were in university, he couldn¡¯t keep a close eye on everyone, he could only hope his students would be able to graduate.

    "Luo Xinxin did well."

    After acknowledging those who had performed poorly, he mentioned those who did well.

    In his mind, Lu Qingyi wasn¡¯t a student, but a professor who came to experience college life, so he didn¡¯t mention Lu Qingyi¡¯s performance.

    Receiving praise, Luo Xinxin beamed, she looked triumphantly at Lu Qingyi.

    What she was thinking was that Lu Qingyi, despite scoring full marks, was not praised. This surely meant Lu Qingyi¡¯s score was faked!

    Wei Song didn¡¯t say much else, only distributed the test papers, and then began the lecture.

    "Professor, did Lu Qingyi cheat?"

    Luo Xinxin suddenly raised her hand, she shouted loudly.

    Humph, she was going to let everyone in the class know that Lu Qingyi cheated. Wei Song had surely been too embarrassed to mention it.

    "What cheating?"

    Wei Song adjusted his glasses on his nose, he hadn¡¯t quite caught on yet.

    Why would Lu Qingyi need to cheat?

    Cheat on what?

    "I mean the medical exam, didn¡¯t Lu Qingyi cheat on it?"

    Luo Xinxin stood up, she shot Lu Qingyi a provocative look, her face full of triumphant smiles, looking as though she¡¯d already won.

    Li Xianya glanced at Luo Xinxin, feeling as if she was face-to-face with an idiot.

    Ren Changming frowned slightly. He knew Lu Qingyi couldn¡¯t be one to cheat.

    Lu Qingyi was still lounging, even while under Wei Song¡¯s gaze, she didn¡¯t put her phone down. At the corner of her lips hung a cold grin.

    If you¡¯re seeking death, I won¡¯t stop you.

    "Luo Xinxin, do you understand what you¡¯re saying?"

    Wei Song furrowed his brow, his tone particularly cold.

    Even if he were to cheat, Lu Qingyi certainly wouldn¡¯t.

    Luo Xinxin¡¯s expression was particularly smug: "I do."

    "Slander carries legal consequences."

    Lu Qingyi placed her phone screen-side down onto the table, she looked particularly cold.

    "In this school, anyone could cheat, but Lu Qingyi wouldn¡¯t."

    Wei Song slapped the desk forcefully, his voice especially intense, very solemn.

    "Professor, isn¡¯t this favoritism? You praised me but not Lu Qingyi. Doesn¡¯t that mean just that?"

    Luo Xinxin appeared as though she had a solid argument.

    "Would I regard someone capable of being my teacher as a student?"

    Wei Song looked at Luo Xinxin. His eyes were filled with anger, he retorted with a question.

    Others could say what they wanted, but they couldn¡¯t talk about Lu Qingyi - the person he respected the most.

    Wei Song basically implied that Lu Qingyi was superior to him. He regarded Lu Qingyi as his teacher, not his student, so he naturally wouldn¡¯t praise her.

    To him, an outstanding person, who performed excellently on exams, was expected, unsurprising.

    "Lu Qingyi doesn¡¯t even attend class and she¡¯s not from a medical family. How could she possibly score so well?"

    Luo Xinxin was exceedingly unwilling to accept this. The look she gave Lu Qingyi was full of jealousy.

    Lu Qingyi could actually get such high praise from Wei Song; Luo Xinxin was dissatisfied in every aspect.

    "That¡¯s what being a genius is, you wouldn¡¯t understand."

    Li Xianya commented from below, upon seeing Luo Xinxin¡¯s manner, she simply found her unbearable.

    "Who said I never studied?"

    Lu Qingyi slightly raised an eyebrow, her expression cold.

    She was no genius, she was just a bit smarter than others. If she hadn¡¯t studied, she never could have known the material.

    "Qingyi, do you mind teaching this class?"

    Wei Song looked at Lu Qingyi and asked. This was a math class, a subject at which Lu Qingyi particularly excelled.

    "Tired."

    Lu Qingyi languidly looked up and uttered one word.

    "Or you can come up and explain the medical exam papers."

    Wei Song sighed helplessly. Lu Qingyi was smart, but also extremely lazy.

    "Fine then."

    Lu Qingyi glanced at Luo Xinxin, she rose from her seat and strolled up to the podium - her hands tucked in her pockets.

    All the students in the class looked at Lu Qingyi, "..."

    Really going up to teach? Can Lu Qingyi do it?

    Some were doubtful, some were anticipatory, some found the whole situation novel.

    Li Xianya¡¯s eyes were riveted onto Lu Qingyi. She was just too impressive.

    The look in Ren Changming¡¯s eyes bore a trace of joy. The girl he liked was so outstanding, if only she were his.

    Luo Xinxin watched Lu Qingyi jealously, the only thing left in her eyes now was malice.

    With Lu Qingyi on stage, Wei Song conscientiously stepped down, even taking out a notebook and pen, behaving like a good student.

    "This isn¡¯t my first time teaching a class."

    Lu Qingyi propped herself up on the teacher¡¯s desk and scanned the classroom. The way she looked at people was like a professor - more stern than Wei Song.

    "No way no way, Lu Qingyi has taught classes before."

    "My god, did I hear correctly?"

    "Who has she taught before?"

    "Suddenly, I feel a bit excited."

    "Compared to others of the same age, I feel like I¡¯m nothing."

    "..."

    Murmurs went around beneath the stage.

 Chapter 279: Lesson 279 by Lu Qingyi at University_1

    Chapter 279: Lesson 279 by Lu Qingyi at University_1"Quiet."

    Lu Qingyi slammed the desk seriously, her command was stern.

    The authority in her eyes was just like that of senior professors.

    Wei Song instantly straightened up like an obedient student.

    Classmates: "..."

    No way, right?

    What¡¯s with Wei Song? The posture is just killin¡¯.

    Seeing Wei Song¡¯s seriousness, other students couldn¡¯t help but become serious as well, lest they get scolded by Wei Song later on.

    "Any questions?"

    Lu Qingyi first glanced at the test paper and then asked the students below.

    "Qingyi, I don¡¯t quite get question 20."

    Li Xianya was the first to raise her hand, saying to Lu Qingyi.

    Well, she truly doesn¡¯t understand.

    "Ok, this question can be done like this..."

    Lu Qingyi turned to write something on the blackboard, then began to explain.

    "Damn! It¡¯s so easy, really?"

    "When Lu Qingyi has explained it, I feel like I¡¯ve understood it all."

    "Is this what is meant by ¡¯one point leads through it all¡¯?"

    "This is the kind of problem that I¡¯m most scared of. After listening to the goddess explain, my mind has cleared up instantly."

    "Ah ah ah ah, Goddess, Goddess..."

    "..."

    The people below started talking, one after another praising Lu Qingyi.

    They had no choice, Lu Qingyi was genuinely impressive, perhaps this was the so-called talent.

    "Quiet."

    Lu Qingyi made a quiet sign, her gaze was stern.

    Then Lu Qingyi went over the other questions, most people looked as if they had finally ¡¯gotten it¡¯.

    Really, after listening to Lu Qingyi, they felt like they understood everything now.

    Luo Xinxin clenched her pen tightly, staring at Lu Qingyi in disbelief. How can Lu Qingyi be so awesome?

    What Lu Qingyi said was much simpler than what she had thought. All of a sudden, she felt that all her pride now seemed so insignificant.

    She was even outdone by a Lu Qingyi who never attended classes.

    "This is fantastic."

    Lu Qingyi placed the test paper and Wei Song first clapped, he looked happily at Lu Qingyi.

    He had not expected that after graduating for so many years, he would still have the chance to listen to Lu Qingyi¡¯s lecture, and this class was even related to traditional Chinese medicine.

    The applause in the class suddenly rose, and the students were both joyful and amazed.

    "Qingyi, can you give us a lecture on higher mathematics?"

    Li Xianya stood up and said, scratching her head somewhat embarrassingly.

    Many people have said that there is a scary tree in college, that tree is higher mathematics.

    Indeed, the biggest headache in college is higher mathematics.

    Their exam mainly concerned medical knowledge, so they didn¡¯t study other subjects, let alone higher mathematics.

    "Qingyi, Qingyi. You¡¯re the best. Higher mathematics is very difficult. Maybe I¡¯ll understand everything once you explain it."

    Li Xianya made a pleading gesture, her face pitifully looking at Lu Qingyi in hopes that Lu Qingyi would explain.

    "Please, she certainly wouldn¡¯t know."

    Luo Xinxin bore a sour expression, glaring at Lu Qingyi.

    Just based on the fact that Lu Qingyi¡¯s lectures were very good, it clearly showed that Lu Qingyi had some ability.

    "Higher mathematics is difficult?"

    Lu Qingyi raised her eyebrows and took a cold look at Luo Xinxin.

    Higher mathematics was not at all difficult for her, in fact it was very simple.

    "Super difficult."

    "Really difficult."

    "Higher mathematics is the hardest."

    "I¡¯m sick. Only a higher mathematics genius would say that."

    "What I¡¯m most afraid of is higher mathematics. The other subjects I can just about endure, but higher mathematics, I really can¡¯t."

    "Yes, yes. Higher mathematics is the most difficult."

    "..."

    The students beneath quickly began to discuss. Lu Qingyi¡¯s words seemed to give them hope.

    "Ok, fine."

    Lu Qingyi gave in and her gaze moved onto Wei Song.

    "Hand me the test paper."

    Wei Song immediately came onto the podium and handed the higher mathematics test paper to Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi casually glanced over the paper. It is quite simple.

    "Quite simple." Sear?h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Wei Song cheerfully uttered a sentence to Lu Qingyi before returning to his original seat.

    Ah, being able to listen to Lu Qingyi¡¯s lecture again, that is his good fortune indeed. The students in the class are also very lucky, knowing that one of Lu Qingyi¡¯s classes are very valuable, they¡¯ve enjoyed a free lecture.

    How fortunate.

    Quite simple?

    Everyone shifted their gaze to Wei Song, this statement was quite...

    Lu Qingyi: "Um, it is indeed simple."

    "From which question should we start?"

    Lu Qingyi looked around the classroom to ask.

    All are quite simple as a matter of fact, she just didn¡¯t know which part they didn¡¯t understand.

    "Can we start with the first question?"

    Someone meekly raised their hand, the voice also weak.

    He doesn¡¯t know how to do the first question. It is truly too difficult. He was well in other subjects, but mathematics was where he was lagging.

    Mathematics, he truly can¡¯t learn.

    "Right, start with the first question."

    "Although I know how to do the first question, the method is a bit complicated."

    "Teach us a simpler method."

    Lu Qingyi: "..."

    Are you serious?

    The first question?

    Lu Qingyi took a glimpse at the question, it¡¯s as simple as one plus one equals two.

    So this also needs explaining?

    "Fine."

    Lu Qingyi sighed helplessly, then began to explain the question.

    Jn the time that followed, she went over all the questions, all the students below were taking notes seriously, even Wei Song was taking notes.

    Only Luo Xinxin was glaring at Lu Qingyi defiantly. Why?

    Why can Lu Qingyi be so outstanding?

    She had been studying medicine since she was a child, and her grades were not as good as Lu Qingyi. Lu Qingyi could deliver the lecture so fluently, if it were her, she might not be able to do it.

    "I understand half of it."

    "Goddess, it¡¯s a pity if you don¡¯t go as a professor."

    "Goddess, our class needs a professor like you."

    "Goddess, accept my knees."

    "Goddess, do you lack any leg plus, how about me?"

    "Goddess..."

    The classmates in the class all looked at Lu Qingyi with great expectation, they hadn¡¯t expected that Lu Qingyi would be so capable.

    They had thought that Lu Qingyi did not come to class because she didn¡¯t love to study, and now they finally understood, it was not that Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t love to study but that she already knew everything, and did not need to continue studying.

    "Only this lecture, I¡¯m really busy."

    Lu Qingyi spoke coldly, then took a look at the wall clock, "I¡¯ve got things to handle."

    After saying that, she walked out of the classroom without any trace of reluctance.

    Xu Boyan was still waiting for her.

 Chapter 280, you are my girlfriend, so I put up with you_1

    Chapter 280: 280, you are my girlfriend, so I put up with you_1"You guys are incredibly lucky, having received a free class."

    After Lu Qingyi left, Wei Song ascended to the podium, leaning both hands on the table, as he slowly started off.

    Yes, incredibly lucky indeed.

    In the past, Lu Qingyi only held two classes a week at Hardrick, and every single session was packed with students.

    Perhaps she was too busy or too lazy, sometimes she wouldn¡¯t even show up for class. Hardrick¡¯s students used to say that being able to attend Lu Qingyi¡¯s class was a special opportunity, a stroke of great luck.

    "Actually, Professor Wei, we often get to attend your classes. Isn¡¯t that lucky too?"

    "Ha ha ha, indeed, it is lucky to be taught by someone of your own age."

    "Professor, isn¡¯t it a bit of an exaggeration to describe it as ¡¯incredibly lucky¡¯?"

    "Maybe it¡¯s because Lu Qingyi doesn¡¯t come to school often, so it counts as being lucky?"

    "..."

    The students didn¡¯t quite understand the meaning of Wei Song¡¯s words, for they hadn¡¯t the slightest clue about Lu Qingyi¡¯s identity.

    The content of Lu Qingyi¡¯s classes was easy to understand. They assumed this was due to being around the same age, which allowed them to connect better than with older teachers.

    The only thing they were sure about was that Lu Qingyi was exceptional. Any other speculation was beyond their imagination.

    It was hard to imagine a university professor continuing to pursue higher studies.

    Even though Wei Song was stern, they still felt being taught by him was a form of luck because he¡¯s a graduate of Hardrick.

    "Class dismissed. You¡¯ll understand in time."

    Wei Song shook his head slightly, a tinge of helplessness in his eyes as he tidied up his test papers and left the classroom.

    These kids have no clue. Once they find out, they might not even be able to handle it.

    This is Hardrick¡¯s most famous Professor Lu after all.

    "Don¡¯t be overly proud, someone out there is bound to be better than you."

    Li Xianya looked humorously at Luo Xinxin, no matter how early she started studying, she still couldn¡¯t surpass Lu Qingyi.

    In reality, it wasn¡¯t necessarily the case that studying for a longer time would make you exceptional, there was always a bigger sky outside the sky, and people beyond people.

    "Humph."

    Luo Xinxin turned her face away, ignoring Li Xianya, yet in her heart, she was extremely envious of Lu Qingyi.

    Adding to her envy was the fact that Lu Qingyi had an incredibly handsome boyfriend.

    "Qingyi is truly extraordinary. Hopefully, you¡¯ll tone down your sarcasm and quit being so vitriolic in the future."

    Li Xianya crossed her arms, looking at Luo Xinxin as she spoke.

    Luo Xinxin¡¯s demeanor was extremely annoying, especially when Lu Qingyi, despite being so talented, always remained modest.

    Luo Xinxin, well, she didn¡¯t even want to go into that.

    "Humph, she only acts so high and mighty because of her boyfriend."

    Luo Xinxin glared at Li Xianya, her face filled with defiance.

    She had caught a distant glimpse of Lu Qingyi¡¯s boyfriend once, who looked like he belonged to the rich and privileged class, not to mention his stunning looks.

    Li Xianya: "..."

    She felt that she was somewhat preaching to deaf ears. How on earth did they start discussing Lu Qingyi¡¯s boyfriend?

    ----

    "Have you been waiting long?"

    Lu Qingyi opened the car door, to find Xu Boyan leaning back in his seat, resting his eyes.

    "Not long."

    Xu Boyan opened his eyes to look at Lu Qingyi.

    No matter how long he had to wait for Lu Qingyi, it would always be worth it. He¡¯d never find the wait too long.

    "Nonsense, I¡¯ve just taught a whole class."

    Lu Qingyi looked at Xu Boyan with a smile.

    This man always treated her so kindly.

    Though people said that college classes were infrequent, few knew that a single class could take up an entire morning. Time indeed passed slowly during those classes.

    "Does a clever kid like you really need to attend classes?"

    Xu Boyan gently ruffled Lu Qingyi¡¯s hair, chuckling as he asked.

    "I was teaching the class, not attending it."

    Lu Qingyi emphasized once again that she was the one teaching others, not the other way round.

    "Smart kid."

    Xu Boyan gave a doting smile.

    "You graduated from Hardrick before, right?"

    Lu Qingyi abruptly turned to ask Xu Boyan. She knew the answer clear as day, but she wanted to hear it from Xu Boyan.

    Xu Boyan: "Yeah, what about it?"

    "We¡¯re alumni."

    Lu Qingyi looked at Xu Boyan, laughter twinkling in her eyes.

    Xu Boyan: "Hmm, what a coincidence."

    "Tonight, one of my friends is throwing a gathering, interested in joining?"

    His phone suddenly buzzed and Xu Boyan glanced at the message to ask Lu Qingyi after reading it.

    "What kind of gathering?"

    Lu Qingyi asked without thinking.

    Xu Boyan: "Just a casual meetup."

    Lu Qingyi: "You should go."

    She had always disliked bustling scenes, preferring peace and quiet, and thus wasn¡¯t inclined to join.

    "Then I won¡¯t go either."

    Xu Boyan put his phone down without replying to the message.

    What he wanted was to spend more time with Lu Qingyi. If she wasn¡¯t attending, he wasn¡¯t keen on going either.

    "Xu Boyan, you don¡¯t always need to accommodate me."

    Lu Qingyi looked at Xu Boyan, slowly shaking her head.

    That¡¯s right, he didn¡¯t always need to accommodate her.

    "You¡¯re my girlfriend, if I don¡¯t accommodate you, who else would I accommodate?"

    Xu Boyan chuckled while looking at Lu Qingyi.

    All he wanted to do was give Lu Qingyi the best of everything. He could accommodate whatever she wanted.

    "Then, let¡¯s go together."

    Lu Qingyi took hold of Xu Boyan¡¯s hand as she spoke softly.

    "Don¡¯t force yourself."

    Xu Boyan knew that Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t enjoy such events.

    Lu Qingyi shook her head and said, "I¡¯m not forcing myself at all."

    "Okay then."

    Xu Boyan nodded in agreement.

    "I don¡¯t need to change my clothes, right?"

    She had always been casual, not bothering much about what she wore. She didn¡¯t know if she needed to change her outfit for the occasion with Xu Boyan.

    She used to be indifferent about her appearance when she was alone.

    Now that she was Xu Boyan¡¯s girlfriend, things might have changed a little.

    "No need, my girlfriend looks good in anything."

    Xu Boyan gently ruffled Lu Qingyi¡¯s hair, the tone of his voice oozing with affection.

    His girlfriend didn¡¯t need to put on a conscious effort to dress up because she always looked beautiful.

    "By the way, I don¡¯t drink alcohol."

    Lu Qingyi looked up at Xu Boyan, indicating that she preferred not to drink.

    "I wouldn¡¯t let you drink."

    Xu Boyan chuckled, how could he bear to have his girlfriend drink?

    He would always protect his girlfriend. Drinking, an unhealthy habit, he could handle it, there was no need for Lu Qingyi to do so. Sear?h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "If you ever feel uncomfortable, let me know right away, and I¡¯ll take you away, okay?"

    The gatherings his friends usually held could get a little wild. He didn¡¯t attend them often, and when he did, he mostly sat quietly in a corner, rarely involving himself in their activities.

    He was uncertain if Lu Qingyi would be receptive to it.

    Lu Qingyi nodded, "Alright."

    "Such a good girl."

    Xu Boyan gently ruffled Lu Qingyi¡¯s hair again, his tone very gentle.

 Chapter 281 Lu Qingyi: We are Different_1

    Chapter 281: 281 Lu Qingyi: We are Different_1The private room was filled with all sorts of people. Apart from Xu Boyan¡¯s friends, there were others, some with their arms around women accompanying them for drinks, acting flirtatiously.

    The scent of cigarettes and alcohol was quite pungent; Lu Qingyi frowned.

    "If you don¡¯t feel good, we can leave right now."

    Xu Boyan held Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand and turned his head to look at her.

    "I¡¯m okay."

    Lu Qingyi shook her head.

    What she disliked was not the smell of cigarettes and alcohol but the noise in the room.

    She would smoke and drink, though she had abstained from the latter for a while.

    "Master Four, long time no see."

    A guy sporting yellow hair, with a cigarette in his mouth and a scantily clad woman in his arms, found Xu Boyan in the box first.

    Flattery was flowing from his mouth.

    Xu Boyan ignored him. He held Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand and led her to sit down at the farthest corner of the room.

    Ignoring Fang Xiaobin completely, Fang wasn¡¯t angry; instead, he smiled, "I didn¡¯t expect Master Four to come to such a place."

    His eyes were fixed on Lu Qingyi, whom Xu Boyan held.

    This woman was beautiful, it was indeed astounding that Xu Boyan, who was known to be indifferent to romantic affairs, would one day have a woman by his side.

    "Sister-in-law, have some juice."

    Lin Yuanhang laid eyes on Lu Qingyi, his eyes gleaming, attentively handing her a glass of juice.

    His gaze was full of admiration.

    "Thank you."

    Lu Qingyi accepted the glass from Lin Yuanhang and reluctantly said.

    "Sister-in-law, here¡¯s an apple I peeled for you."

    Tang Gaozhuo handed Lu Qingyi a peeled apple. Having seen Lu Qingyi¡¯s medical skills firsthand in the hospital, he had great respect for her.

    She was incredibly accomplished.

    If it wasn¡¯t for Lu Qingyi, he might have had to stay in the hospital for much longer.

    Seeing Lu Qingyi now, he was filled with a sense of cordiality.

    Zheng Wenhao: "..."

    Are you kidding?

    What¡¯s got into these two brothers of his? Zheng Wenhao hadn¡¯t had personal contact with Lu Qingyi. He was vaguely aware that she was Xu Boyan¡¯s girlfriend and that they had a good relationship, that she was beautiful, and that was all.

    "I don¡¯t want it."

    Lu Qingyi shook her head, noticing that Xu Boyan looked a bit off.

    "Then maybe Xu would like it."

    Tang Gaozhuo saw Xu Boyan¡¯s expression too, he chuckled awkwardly as he handed the apple to Xu Boyan. Sear?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Xu Boyan naturally accepted Tang Gaozhuo¡¯s apple and took a bite.

    Fang Xiaobin looked at Tang Gaozhuo and Lin Yuanhang in amazement. He had never imagined they would show such warm hospitality to this beautiful woman.

    "Brother Four, want to have a drink?"

    Zheng Wenhao called out. Several men were sitting around drinking and playing games.

    Xu Boyan looked at Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi smiled at Xu Boyan, "Go ahead."

    She would not object to Xu Boyan drinking, as long as he knew his limit. Nothing else really mattered.

    When Xu Boyan left, Lu Qingyi sat in the corner, playing with her phone.

    "Hey, are you Master Xu¡¯s girlfriend?"

    The woman who Fang Xiaobin held earlier walked up to Lu Qingyi and asked, tilting her head to the side.

    This was quite unusual.

    Those wealthy men usually switch girlfriends incredibly frequently; Xu Boyan should be no exception.

    Lu Qingyi lifted her gaze to look at the woman standing before her, her countenance indifferent.

    "You¡¯re not a heiress, are you? I haven¡¯t seen you before."

    The woman was named Sun Shanshan. She scrutinized Lu Qingyi carefully.

    Although she was just a woman accompanying them for drinks, she had seen the people of the upper class. If she had not seen Lu Qingyi¡¯s stunning face, it meant she probably wasn¡¯t one of them.

    "So what if I¡¯m not?"

    Lu Qingyi coldly curved her lips, looking at Sun Shanshan disdainfully.

    "Look at me, I used to be his girlfriend. Now, I am just a woman accompanying him for drinks."

    Sun Shanshan pointed in the direction of Zheng Wenhao, her words seething with irony.

    Zheng Wenhao was indeed a flirtatious man. He had no qualms when it came to swapping women around.

    Lu Qingyi remained silent.

    "I was his first girlfriend. He was incredibly nice to me. I thought I could turn into a phoenix and rise up, but my dream was shattered too soon."

    Her lips curled into an even more ironic smile. If it wasn¡¯t for her circumstances, she wouldn¡¯t have ended up working as a woman accompanying the men for drinks.

    As an ex-girlfriend, she found herself in the arms of another man, and Zheng Wenhao acted as if he didn¡¯t see and didn¡¯t know her.

    "We are not the same."

    Lu Qingyi slowly curved her lips, looking at Sun Shanshan.

    She and Sun Shanshan were not the same.

    Xu Boyan was not the same as Zheng Wenhao.

    "Rich men are all the same; they treat women like clothes. I just wonder how long Master Xu¡¯s novelty would last."

    Sun Shanshan slowly shook her head, staunchly believing that Lu Qingyi and Xu Boyan wouldn¡¯t last.

    True love is a lie.

    The rich perhaps are only after the thrill of something new.

    "Have you received a diamond ring?"

    A joyful smile played around Lu Qingyi¡¯s lips as she looked at Xu Boyan through the crowd. Her face lit up with a sweet smile.

    Xu Boyan just happened to look up. Their eyes met, and Xu Boyan smiled too.

    "He gave me plenty, with diamonds of all sizes."

    Sun Shanshan said.

    What was the use of diamond rings, even if Zheng Wenhao had given her plenty? In the end, he deserted her.

    It was useless.

    Lu Qingyi held up her hand, presenting her diamond ring to Sun Shanshan. Illuminate, it was incredibly startling.

    The DR diamond ring.

    Sun Shanshan was flabbergasted, staring at Lu Qingyi¡¯s ring in disbelief.

    Xu Boyan had given Lu Qingyi a DR diamond ring. This was the symbol of a man¡¯s deep love for a woman. Without profound love, he would never give a DR diamond ring.

    "He loves me very much, even if we couldn¡¯t make it in the end, my ending would not be the same as yours."

    Lu Qingyi curled her lips. She wasn¡¯t after his money. The reason why she was with Xu Boyan was simply due to love.

    "All his assets are in my hands."

    Seeing the surprised look on Sun Shanshan¡¯s face, Lu Qingyi continued.

    It was oddly satisfying to flaunt her boyfriend.

    "Indeed, beautiful women are different."

    Sun Shanshan looked at Lu Qingyi¡¯s face, speaking with a degree of envy.

    Lu Qingyi was really beautiful. So beautiful that she, a woman, was particularly jealous.

    Lu Qingyi was stunning.

    Lu Qingyi: "It has nothing to do with beauty."

    Beauty can¡¯t be eaten as a meal. Xu Boyan, a man like him, had seen all kinds of beautiful women. The reasons why he liked her and wanted to be with her weren¡¯t just because she was beautiful.

    Beauty might be a factor, but certainly not the entirety.

    "Do you smoke?"

    Sun Shanshan suddenly took out a cigarette and offered it to Lu Qingyi. Her lips lifted into a slow smile.

    Back when she was with Zheng Wenhao, she was a good girl; she didn¡¯t smoke or drink. Now, she had learned it all.

    Back then, Zheng Wenhao liked good girls, therefore she would naturally not touch such things.

 Chapter 282 Xu Boyan: Didnâ€™t we agree to quit together?_1

    Chapter 282: 282 Xu Boyan: Didn¡¯t we agree to quit together?_1Now, how she fares is no longer of concern to Zheng Wenhao.

    "I¡¯m not used to your cigarettes."

    Lu Qingyi glanced at the cigarette in Sun Shanshan¡¯s hand and slowly said, then pulled out a packet of cigarettes from her pocket.

    A brandless pack of cigarettes.

    "Custom made?"

    Sun Shanshan immediately recognized from a glance that the cigarette in Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand was customized, slightly surprised, she stared at Qingyi.

    "Mmhmm."

    Lu Qingyi casually pulled out a lighter from her pocket, lit the cigarette, and adeptly placed it in her mouth.

    Her smoking pose was notably suave, giving people a sort of admiration. S§×arch* The novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Even though she hadn¡¯t smoked for a long time, she still carried cigarettes in her pocket.

    "Your boyfriend is still around."

    Sun Shanshan hinted at Lu Qingyi with a glance.

    Men, after all, prefer obedient girls.

    "I know."

    Lu Qingyi slightly lifted the corner of her lips.

    Boyan knows she smokes.

    "You¡¯re really brave. Aren¡¯t you afraid he might dump you?"

    Suddenly, Sun Shanshan watched Lu Qingyi with a touch of envy.

    "I don¡¯t need to rely on anyone."

    Lu Qingyi exhaled a puff of smoke, speaking coldly.

    Boyan won¡¯t dump her, for she isn¡¯t the kind of woman who relies on men.

    Before meeting Boyan, she was doing great. After meeting Boyan, she simply found company and love.

    In terms of materials, she doesn¡¯t think she¡¯s gained anything.

    "Really?"

    Sun Shanshan also lightly exhaled a puff of smoke, holding the cigarette between her fingertips, her eyes were full of disbelief as she stared at Lu Qingyi.

    There¡¯s a popular saying in the entertainment industry, beautiful women are all just vases.

    As for Qingyi... it¡¯s not clear.

    Lu Qingyi doesn¡¯t answer Sun Shanshan¡¯s comments. They are not on the same wavelength, so there¡¯s nothing much to talk about.

    "Kid, I¡¯ve told you to smoke less. Didn¡¯t we promise to quit together?"

    Boyan strode towards Lu Qingyi, grabbed her cigarette and took a deep puff from it.

    Looking at Lu Qingyi, his eyes were full of indulgence, not a trace of reproach in his words.

    "And you¡¯re no better."

    Lu Qingyi stood up, snatched the cigarette from Boyan¡¯s mouth, threw it on the ground and stubbed it out with her foot.

    A hint of a smile played about her lips.

    "Be good and have some fruits."

    Boyan gently rubbed Lu Qingyi¡¯s head and placed a plate of cut fruits in front of her.

    With a sidelong glance, he cast a cold look at Sun Shanshan. Sun Shanshan instantly felt a shiver down her spine, her heart gripped with fear.

    The look in Boyan¡¯s eyes was very cold.

    When she was dating Zheng Wenhao, she had also interacted with Xu Boyan, albeit from a distance.

    She knew of Xu Boyan¡¯s indifference.

    "Alright, go on ahead, don¡¯t worry about me."

    A smile played about the corners of Lu Qingyi¡¯s lips as she gently pushed Boyan away.

    Watching Boyan¡¯s receding figure, Sun Shanshan looked at Lu Qingyi with a tinge of envy.

    In everyone¡¯s eyes, Xu Boyan was cold. No one knew Xu Boyan had a gentle side, and no one dared to imagine it.

    "We¡¯re not the same."

    Qingyi used a toothpick to pick up a piece of watermelon and slipped it into her mouth, slowly responding.

    They were different, no matter where they were.

    "Seems like Master Xu truly loves you."

    The name Boyan wasn¡¯t something anyone dare mention. Most people respectfully referred to Xu Boyan as Master Xu.

    The likes of Sun Shanshan, a mere drinking companion, had no place uttering Boyan¡¯s name.

    "Kid, come here."

    Suddenly, Xu Boyan waved at Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi walked over to Xu Boyan, and he pulled out a chair for her to sit down.

    "Let me introduce you to Lu Qingyi, my girlfriend, the future Mrs. Xu. Be sure to treat her with courtesy when you see her in the future."

    The table was large, circular-shaped, with roughly over twenty people seated around it.

    Boyan, holding Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand, introduced her to them. Although their status was all below that of Boyan, and those with any relation to Boyan were few.

    But their identities were not low either. If someone took a fancy to his beloved, that would not be good.

    In the future, these people might be able to help Lu Qingyi a little bit, so a formal introduction wasn¡¯t strictly necessary.

    "Master Xu, are you serious?"

    "Mrs. Xu is really young and beautiful."

    "Master Xu, when did you get a girlfriend? When are you planning to get married?"

    "Master Xu, we¡¯re all shocked to hear that you¡¯ve also fallen in love."

    "Master Xu, congratulations."

    "Master Xu..."

    One after another, all their words were filled with flattery. A few who were blatantly ogling at Lu Qingyi had lowered their gaze when Boyan finished speaking.

    Boyan¡¯s woman was clearly off-limits.

    Tsk, truly a beauty to behold. No wonder even the normally disinterested Boyan had opened his heart.

    "Fourth Brother, let your sister-in-law play a tune for us."

    Lin Yuanhang raised his glass, suggesting cheerfully.

    He learned from Xu Yi that Lu Qingyi was June, wow, that truly was amazing. June¡¯s piano tunes were hard to come by.

    Others¡¯ faces subtly changed at the table, looking at Lin Yuanhang with eyes full of curiosity.

    Those who play the piano at such places are typically entertainers. To these high society people, entertainers were lowly.

    If Lin Yuanhang made such a request, could it be that Lu Qingyi wasn¡¯t the beloved of Boyan?

    The relationship between Lin Yuanhang and Boyan was good, everyone knew.

    Boyan¡¯s face subtly changed, he gently furrowed his brows, his lips tightly pursed.

    Upon hearing Lin Yuanhang¡¯s words, Sun Shanshan¡¯s playful eyes fell onto Lu Qingyi. If even Boyan¡¯s brother said that, then what about Lu Qingyi?

    "Oops, slip of the tongue, solely because of my anticipation, Fourth Brother, I¡¯ll take the punishment myself."

    Lin Yuanhang quickly corrected himself, slapping himself a few times, then took a shot of the wine on the table.

    Oops, what a slip, he had forgotten where they were.

    It would be demeaning if Qingyi played.

    "Want to hear me play?"

    Lu Qingyi, on the other hand, didn¡¯t seem to mind at all. She lifted the corner of her lips slightly, casting a playful look at Lin Yuanhang.

    "Little sister-in-law, give me a chance to listen to you playing some other time, I¡¯ve been looking forward to it."

    Lin Yuanhang chuckled awkwardly, scratching the back of his head while speaking.

    Anyone who understands the piano would probably like to hear June¡¯s tunes.

    "Is there a piano here?"

    Lu Qingyi turned to ask Boyan.

    She knew the customary procedures, but she, Lu Qingyi, didn¡¯t like to follow them. She enjoyed going with her own instincts.

    "Want to play?"

    Boyan lifted his hand, pinched Lu Qingyi¡¯s nose, and spoke in a gentle voice.

 Chapter 283 My sister-in-law is June_1

    Chapter 283: 283 My sister-in-law is June_1"I haven¡¯t played for a while, I might be a bit rusty, I want to practice a bit."

    Lu Qingyi smiled at Xu Boyan, slowly opening her mouth to speak.

    The last time she played was probably in high school when she was forced to go on stage to play the piano.

    However, what Lu Qingyi said was heard differently by others.

    Hasn¡¯t played for a while?

    Lu Qingyi is not seen among these big families, which means that Lu Qingyi is not a rich young lady.

    Everyone present thought that Lu Qingyi was a girl who made a living by playing the piano, happened to be met by Xu Boyan, Xu Boyan fell in love with this girl, and became together with Lu Qingyi, so Lu Qingyi no longer played the piano.

    Sun Shanshan looked at Lu Qingyi with a complicated look in her eyes.

    "Get a piano for your sister-in-law."

    Xu Boyan glanced at Tang Gaozhuo and instructed.

    Tang Gaozhuo: "..."

    Is she really going to play the piano here? Sear?h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Lu Qingyi doesn¡¯t know the rules, but Xu Boyan should know, right? Could it be that he¡¯s going to indulge his girlfriend like this?

    Tang Gaozhuo suddenly felt like he was being fed dog food.

    Damn it, who knew that the aloof Xu Boyan could be so gentle and doting?

    "What would you like to hear?"

    The piano was quickly brought into the room, Lu Qingyi sat in front of the piano, tilting her head slightly to ask.

    "You really don¡¯t know any manners."

    Sun Shanshan walked past Lu Qingyi with a glass of red wine, she lowered her voice to talk to Lu Qingyi.

    Probably all those scions are laughing at Lu Qingyi in their hearts.

    "With me, I, Lu Qingyi, am the rules."

    Lu Qingyi slightly hooked her lips, as long as it was something she wanted to do, she wouldn¡¯t consider those so-called rules.

    Lack of respect?

    Would she care about that?

    "Sister-in-law, just play any song from June¡¯s piano pieces."

    Lin Yuanhang was the first to speak, his whole body was dancing.

    Ah, ah, ah, a live version of June¡¯s piano music, this is very, very, very rare.

    June?

    Everyone in the room turned their eyes to Lin Yuanhang, revealing a look of disbelief.

    Really?

    June¡¯s piano music doesn¡¯t sound difficult, but it¡¯s actually quite challenging to play. Many pianists in the industry try to emulate June¡¯s style, but they all end up failing.

    Not anyone can perform June¡¯s piano music.

    "Sure."

    Lu Qingyi gently closed her eyes, her fingers swiftly gliding over the piano keys. With her movements, the piano sound slowly flowed out from between her fingers.

    Everyone in the room fell silent, the style and rhythm of her playing were just like June¡¯s.

    If they didn¡¯t look at Lu Qingyi¡¯s face, they could¡¯ve really thought June was sitting in front of the piano and playing.

    They all imagine June to be a cultured middle-aged man, or a handsome uncle. They would never associate him with a young girl.

    "Wonderful, wonderful, the sound of the piano is amazing."

    "If I weren¡¯t watching Mrs. Xu playing the piano here myself, I would really think June was here."

    "Mrs. Xu¡¯s piano playing is superb."

    "Mrs. Xu, who did you learn from?"

    "Mrs. Xu, you have a real talent."

    "..."

    As the music ended, everyone in the room applauded and spoke flatteringly.

    "Sister-in-law, can I have your autograph?"

    Lin Yuanhang, out of nowhere, produced a piece of paper and a pen. He ran in front of Lu Qingyi, looking at her with starry eyes.

    Lu Qingyi: "..."

    Everyone in the room: "..."

    Xu Boyan: "..."

    What the hell?

    Lu Qingyi calmly took Lin Yuanhang¡¯s pen and paper and signed the word "June" in an artistic script.

    "Wow, how much is sister-in-law¡¯s autograph worth?"

    Lin Yuanhang carefully held Lu Qingyi¡¯s autograph, he looked at Lu Qingyi curiously and asked.

    Lu Qingyi: "..."

    So, he wants her autograph to sell it for cash?

    "What¡¯s going on, Yuanhang?"

    "Surely not?"

    Tang Gaozhuo and Zheng Wenhao voiced their doubts at the same time. Playing piano well doesn¡¯t mean asking for autographs, right?

    "Are you short of money?"

    Lu Qingyi slightly hooked her lips as she looked at Lin Yuanhang and asked.

    "Yes, yes, yes."

    Lin Yuanhang nodded his head like a pecking chicken.

    Yeah, he is particularly short of money right now, but the purpose of his wanting Lu Qingyi¡¯s autograph wasn¡¯t to sell it for money.

    He had wanted June¡¯s autograph for a long time.

    Everyone in the room: "..."

    No, what¡¯s happening now? They really don¡¯t understand.

    "My brother is being too strict. I am just short of a million."

    Lin Yuanhang quietly looked back at Xu Boyan, then raised a finger towards Lu Qingyi.

    A million, to Xu Boyan, is just a drop in the bucket.

    "Take it." Lu Qingyi took out a black bank card from her pocket, "The secret is six sixes, swipe it as you like."

    Lu Qingyi slapped the bank card onto Lin Yuanhang¡¯s hand, speaking with an assertive air.

    She¡¯s not short of money.

    "Sister-in-law, this is not brother¡¯s card."

    Lin Yuanhang looked at the black card in his hand and looked at Lu Qingyi with confusion.

    Lu Qingyi: "It¡¯s mine."

    "Oh, yes, how could June possibly be short of money."

    Lin Yuanhang held the card looking particularly excited, he said.

    Indeed, holding sister-in-law¡¯s thigh is a much better option, Xu Boyan is such a cold-hearted guy and he¡¯s just not amiable.

    How could June ever run out of money?

    June?

    Apart from Xu Boyan, everyone else in the room had a head full of question marks.

    They didn¡¯t have auditory hallucinations, did they?

    Lin Yuanhang just said that Lu Qingyi is June.

    "Yuanhang, what did you just say?"

    "Yuanhang, I¡¯m sure there¡¯s nothing wrong with my ears, did you misspoke?"

    "Mr. Lin, did you just say that Mrs. Xu is June?"

    "Mr. Lin, you must have misspoke just now, right?"

    "Mr. Lin..."

    The people in the room started to discuss one after another, their eyes darting between Lu Qingyi and Lin Yuanhang.

    "Oh, right, let me introduce. This is my sister-in-law Lu Qingyi, and also the pianist June."

    Lin Yuanhang slapped his forehead hard, looking as if he¡¯d made a sudden realization, and then introduced Lu Qingyi immediately.

    He had forgotten to introduce Lu Qingyi¡¯s identity, it was normal for others to be surprised.

    Lu Qingyi looked calm, without any ups and downs.

    Everyone in the room fell into silence, looking at Lu Qingyi incredulously.

    Impossible, right?

    Lu Qingyi is June, this young lady is the middle-aged greasy uncle they had been imagining?

    The one called June is a young lady, a young lady so young?

    The most surprised one was Sun Shanshan, she looked at Lu Qingyi in disbelief.

 Chapter 284 Lu Qingyi: Want to experience a different school_1

    Chapter 284: 284 Lu Qingyi: Want to experience a different school_1Lu Qingyi just smiled without saying a word. When someone in the box wanted to approach Lu Qingyi for her autograph, Xu Boyan blocked them, "My girlfriend¡¯s hand will get tired."

    Everyone: "..."

    Seriously?

    Hand fatigue?

    Would signing autographs cause hand fatigue?

    Isn¡¯t that a bit much?

    "Damn, sister-in-law, you¡¯re actually Liu Yue?"

    "Sister-in-law, you¡¯re really amazing."

    "Sister-in-law, you¡¯re not only excellent in medical skills but also in playing the piano."

    "Indeed, sister-in-law is also great in computing, she¡¯s skilled, and has exceptional grades."

    "Truly, birds of a feather flock together."

    Zheng Wenhao, Lin Yuanhang, and Tang Gaozhuo started to butter her up.

    The so-called ¡¯birds of a feather flock together¡¯ meant that since Xu Boyan was excellent, it wasn¡¯t surprising that his girlfriend was terrific as well.

    "Damn, sister-in-law, you¡¯re skilled in medicine?"

    Upon hearing Tang Gaozhuo¡¯s words, Lin Yuanhang looked at Lu Qingyi with a look of surprise.

    Really? Really?

    "Sister-in-law, you can actually do computing?"

    Tang Gaozhuo also looked at Lu Qingyi with astonishment.

    Suddenly, they felt like Lu Qingyi was even more outstanding than they had imagined.

    "You have a lot of questions."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s expression was indifferent, without any fluctuation.

    There¡¯s still a lot more she can do.

    "Sister-in-law, you and Fourth Brother are a perfect match."

    Lin Yuanhang and Tang Gaozhuo said in unison.

    Well, indeed, outstanding people always end up together, while the average ones like them can only remain single.

    "Sister-in-law, would you like to join us in a game of Truth or Dare?"

    Zheng Wenhao, who had no way of joining the conversation, suddenly made a proposal.

    Playing Truth or Dare might allow them to learn more about Lu Qingyi.

    "Sure."

    Lu Qingyi slightly raised the corner of her mouth and said, considering she was bored at the moment.

    Everyone in the private room gathered around the table. A beer bottle was placed in the middle of the table, and whoever the bottle pointed at had to abide by the rules of the game.

    In the first round, it was Lin Yuanhang¡¯s turn to spin the bottle. His gaze fell on Lu Qingyi, and a smile formed on his lips.

    He wasn¡¯t interested in anyone else-- just Lu Qingyi.

    If Lu Qingyi chose ¡¯dare¡¯, getting her and Xu Boyan to kiss on-the-spot wouldn¡¯t be a bad idea.

    Lin Yuanhang started calculating in his heart.

    As expected, the bottle ended up pointing at Lu Qingyi. Lu Qingyi just smiled, looking at Lin Yuanhang with amusement.

    She knew that Lin Yuanhang did it on purpose.

    "Ehem ehem ehem, sister-in-law, truth or dare?"

    Lin Yuanhang put his right fist in front of his mouth. He asked in a casual manner, hoping in his heart that Lu Qingyi would pick ¡¯truth.¡¯

    He had so many questions he wanted to ask Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi: "Truth."

    "You guys don¡¯t have any questions to ask, right? Then I¡¯ll ask."

    Lin Yuanhang pretended to look around, speaking to himself.

    Everyone: "..."

    We didn¡¯t say anything, thank you.

    And we indeed have questions to ask; it¡¯s you who won¡¯t give us the opportunity.

    "Sister-in-law, why did you choose not to go to Hardrick?"

    Lin Yuanhang asked, indeed very curious about what Lu Qingyi was thinking.

    Hardrick is such a great university, yet Lu Qingyi chose not to go, instead, she went to a medical college.

    He had asked Lu Qingyi once before, but she didn¡¯t answer.

    "I wanted to experience studying at different schools."

    Lu Qingyi delivered a standard answer.

    "Sister-in-law, could you give us an answer that we could clearly understand?" S§×ar?h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Lin Yuanhang was a bit bewildered and truly didn¡¯t understand what Lu Qingyi was trying to say.

    Wanted to experience studying at different schools?

    Did she want to experience studying at a university that wasn¡¯t as great as Hardrick, or was there another reason?

    "I didn¡¯t want to continue studying at the same school I already attended for the next four years."

    Lu Qingyi smiled slightly and slowly opened her mouth to speak.

    Although she had skipped grades and didn¡¯t study at Hardrick for four years, a college degree took four years.

    Didn¡¯t want to continue studying at the same university?

    Damn, didn¡¯t they mishear?

    "Wait, sister-in-law, you attended college before?"

    Lin Yuanhang asked with some uncertainty, his voice slightly trembling.

    If Lu Qingyi did attend college before, how young was she when she started college?

    She was simply a young prodigy.

    "Graduated from Hardrick after Junior high school."

    Lu Qingyi replied shortly, her tone particularly calm, without any fluctuation.

    She didn¡¯t feel particularly proud because she had studied at Hardrick. Her emotion seemed as if she was saying what she had eaten yesterday, it was incredibly mundane.

    Everyone: "..."

    No way? No way?

    Has the world gone magical?

    "Oh my God, Mrs. Xu, you¡¯re really amazing."

    "Mrs. Xu, may I ask, how old are you this year?"

    "Mrs. Xu, do you have any quick learning methods?"

    "Mrs. Xu..."

    Everyone was taken aback. Who would¡¯ve thought that such a young girl would be so amazing?

    The answer was unknown to anyone.

    Lu Qingyi slightly raised the corner of her mouth: "This is more than one question."

    Sun Shanshan was sitting at the end of the sofa. She looked at Lu Qingyi with envy. This girl was so amazing.

    What she envied most was that Lu Qingyi could play games with these rich young masters at the same table. Meanwhile, they, the drink companions, did not have that kind of privilege.

    "Damn. This has definitely piqued my interest."

    Zheng Wenhao couldn¡¯t help but curse.

    A person who went to Hardrick was special enough; no words that Lu Qingyi was only a girl under twenty years old yet had already graduated from Hardrick.

    "Sister-in-law, it¡¯s your turn to spin."

    Lin Yuanhang indicated Lu Qingyi.

    "You do it."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s right hand was clasped with Xu Boyan¡¯s right hand. She sat in her seat without any intention to move.

    Lin Yuanhang: "..."

    Damn, really?

    He saw Xu Boyan and Lu Qingyi¡¯s interlocked hands under the table.

    These two were really...

    Lin Yuanhang,feeling helpless, spun the bottle cap again. Whether it was coincidence or not, the bottle pointed at Xu Boyan.

    Xu Boyan: "..."

    He was just watching Lu Qingyi play and decided to accompany her by her side. He never thought about participating in the game, and did not expect that the bottle would point at him.

    "Fourth Brother, truth or dare?"

    Lin Yuanhang had a playful smile on his face, calculating his moves in his mind.

    Ha ha ha, in the past, Xu Boyan always refused to play this kind of game. Now he caught him.

    Xu Boyan: "Truth."

    "Well, let me ask, Fourth Brother. How did you meet sister-in-law?"

    Zheng Wenhao had a cunning smile on his face. They were curious about everything now, especially Xu Boyan¡¯s love story.

    Xu Boyan turned his face to look at Lu Qingyi. The smile on his lips was affectionate.

 Chapter 285 Love Can Shift_1

    Chapter 285: 285 Love Can Shift_1Everyone: "..."

    Damn, that look, they really felt like they were force-fed a mouthful of syrupy sweet dog food.

    "Coincidence."

    Xu Boyan slowly spit out these two words, his tone very indifferent.

    His encounter with Lu Qingyi was actually a coincidence.

    "Haozi, you¡¯ve wasted a vital opportunity."

    Lin Yuanhang kicked Zheng Wenhao hard, his tone full of resentment.

    Zheng Wenhao fought back, "What do you mean I wasted it?"

    "If it wasn¡¯t for me, Four and his little sister-in-law may not have ever met."

    Lin Yuanhang opened his mouth and said quite proudly, his tone somewhat smug.

    It was all because Lu Qingyi was so beautiful, a young girl who looked underage.

    That day, it was a bit dark, and a young girl was standing alone by the road, he, who usually likes to meddle in others¡¯ affairs, parked his car.

    That was the first time Lin Yuanhang met Lu Qingyi, and of course, it was also the first time Xu Boyan and Lu Qingyi crossed paths.

    Only with encounters comes understanding, followed by falling in love.

    "Pssh, go away, talking nonsense."

    Zheng Wenhao also kicked Lin Yuanhang.

    "Four, you tell us, is it true or not?"

    Lin Yuanhang looked pitifully at Xu Boyan.

    "No."

    Xu Boyan looked at Lin Yuanhang, coldly spitting out the word.

    He turned his head to look at Lu Qingyi, put his index finger to his lips, and made a "shush" gesture. Sear?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Lu Qingyi laughed, also putting her index finger to her lips, making a "shush" gesture.

    The two¡¯s actions were exactly the same.

    Lin Yuanhang: "..."

    No way, don¡¯t tell me they¡¯re bullying him like this.

    Obviously, he was the one who indirectly played matchmaker, but now he felt so upset he wanted to cry.

    Love doesn¡¯t disappear, it just shifts.

    After Xu Boyan fell in love with Lu Qingyi, he completely lost Xu Boyan¡¯s love.

    If Xu Boyan knew what Lin Yuanhang was thinking, he would definitely ruthlessly scold him, what love?

    "Very boring."

    Lu Qingyi yawned, she felt a bit sleepy now, wanting to go to sleep.

    "Little sister-in-law, what do you want to play? I can fetch it for you. Just play and you¡¯ll be energized, don¡¯t be in a hurry to leave."

    Seeing Lu Qingyi yawn, Lin Yuanhang immediately became very attentive and offered.

    If Lu Qingyi leave, it would also mean Xu Boyan would leave.

    Lu Qingyi: "..."

    Does she look like the type of person who likes to play?

    Lu Qingyi: "Get me a computer."

    She didn¡¯t bring her own computer, she wanted to handle some stuff.

    Many people in the box were actually asking for Lin Yuanhang¡¯s help in creating connections, helping them getting the opportunity to cooperate with Xu¡¯s.

    For a few with good personal relationships, Lin Yuanhang agreed to help. He¡¯s just introducing Xu Boyan, as for what Xu Boyan thinks, it¡¯s none of his business.

    "Okay, okay."

    Lin Yuanhang ran off in a hurry, and soon brought a computer to Lu Qingyi.

    "Self-assembled? The configuration is pretty good."

    Lu Qingyi picked up the computer, casually flipped it open, and quickly came to a conclusion.

    "Little sister-in-law, how did you know?"

    Lin Yuanhang was dumbfounded, this computer was indeed self-assembled, and the configuration was the best.

    If he didn¡¯t know, just looking at the surface, wouldn¡¯t have been able to tell, how could Lu Qingyi have discovered it within less than a minute?

    Lu Qingyi asked, "Is it that hard?"

    For her, it was indeed a very simple matter, she could tell by just a glance.

    Lin Yuanhang: "..."

    It was difficult, super difficult. He couldn¡¯t see it at all.

    Lu Qingyi opened the computer, her fingers flying across the keyboard, and ignored Lin Yuanhang.

    Xu Boyan and a couple of well-off young men were discussing business matters. Xu Boyan wasn¡¯t very interested, he didn¡¯t speak much, and most of the time, he was listening to their ideas.

    Xu¡¯s Corporation was already very large, Xu Boyan didn¡¯t take interest very seriously, and his cooperation with others largely depended on his mood.

    Or, rather, whether anyone could move him.

    "You¡¯re pretty amazing."

    Sun Shanshan sat down next to Lu Qingyi and said with a look of envy on her face.

    No matter whether Xu Boyan was serious or not, at least at the moment, Lu Qingyi was happier than she was before.

    Plus, Lu Qingyi knew so much and was extremely exceptional, Sun Shanshan really couldn¡¯t compare, she was probably not even in the same league as her.

    "I know I¡¯m amazing."

    Lu Qingyi would not deny that she was amazing, and she never felt the need to be modest.

    Sun Shanshan: "..."

    This confidence, Sun Shanshan looked at Lu Qingyi, for a moment, she didn¡¯t know what to say.

    She was just symbolically praising Lu Qingyi, and according to the normal course of events, Lu Qingyi should have been modest.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s response was something Sun Shanshan found quite surprising.

    "I¡¯ve been dying to know, what I find most attractive about Master Xu?"

    Sun Shanshan scrutinized Lu Qingyi from head to toe.

    Lu Qingyi had a nice face, but her personality was really cold, could it be that what Xu Boyan liked was someone whose personality was similar to his?

    "You should ask him, you¡¯re pretty noisy."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s fingers were tapping on the keyboard, she kept her head down looking at the screen, without raising her head to look at Sun Shanshan.

    Sun Shanshan looked visually over at Lu Qingyi¡¯s computer screen, only to see a string of characters that she couldn¡¯t understand, she was a bit stumped.

    Sun Shanshan curiously asked, "What¡¯s this font?"

    Lu Qingyi: "Latin."

    She knew the languages of many countries, and knew many types of fonts. Since she was comfortable letting Sun Shanshan see, she must have expected that Sun Shanshan wouldn¡¯t understand.

    Sun Shanshan was utterly shocked, "You can read it?"

    She only knew that the screen was filled with densely packed things, and she knew that there were many characters on it, but she really couldn¡¯t understand it at all.

    Facing these things that she felt like hieroglyphics, and seeing how quickly Lu Qingyi was reading and typing, was a bit overwhelming.

    "Pretending not to know."

    Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t look up, her eyes were focused on the screen, her expression was somewhat serious.

    Bullshit, if she couldn¡¯t read it, she wouldn¡¯t be looking at it.

    "Xu Boyan, I have some things to handle, I¡¯ll leave first."

    Lu Qingyi looked serious, she erased all her records, closed the computer, and called out to Xu Boyan.

    "I¡¯ll accompany you."

    Xu Boyan stood up without a word, he said.

    "No need, just pick me up later."

    Lu Qingyi shook her head, handing the computer back to Lin Yuanhang.

    Lin Yuanhang: "..."

    He just felt that something was off about Lu Qingyi¡¯s expression, and Xu Boyan must have noticed it too.

    " Okay, be careful."

    Xu Boyan naturally also saw that Lu Qingyi¡¯s expressions was not right, but he didn¡¯t ask any further.

    Knowing that Lu Qingyi had many secrets was okay, Lu Qingyi would tell him when she was ready to tell him.

 Chapter 286 Lu Qingyi: What are your last words?_1

    Chapter 286: 286 Lu Qingyi: What are your last words?_1"Fourth Brother, Sister-in-Law seems quite upset. Are you comfortable letting her go out by herself?"

    Lin Yuanhang gently touched Xu Boyan¡¯s arm, posing the question.

    Clearly, even he could tell that Lu Qingyi wasn¡¯t herself. It was impossible for Xu Boyan to have missed that.

    "I know. Let her handle it herself."

    Xu Boyan left the table, retreating into the corner where they had just been seated. He reached into his pocket, intending to take out a cigarette.

    Unfortunately, his search was in vain; his pocket was devoid of both cigarettes and a lighter.

    When he pledged with Lu Qingyi to quit smoking, he¡¯d stopped carrying cigarettes. Even though Lu Qingyi refused to quit, she still carried cigarettes with her.

    "Give me a cigarette." sea??h th§× N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Xu Boyan extended his hand towards Lin Yuanhang, his tone chilly.

    The resignation in his voice was clear; he felt like a failure, being unaware of what was happening with his girlfriend.

    "Fourth Brother, you¡¯re doing okay, right?"

    Lin Yuanhang handed Xu Boyan a cigarette, lighting one up for him, then gently asked.

    Xu Boyan¡¯s mood didn¡¯t seem great.

    "I¡¯m fine. I just need some alone time."

    Xu Boyan gestured dismissively.

    "Did Sister-in-Law mention anything to you?"

    Lin Yuanhang approached Sun Shanshan, his brows raised in query.

    She had been sitting beside Lu Qingyi a moment ago, and the two seemed to have been in conversation.

    "No,"

    Shanshan shook her head, baffled.

    Everything had happened so unexpectedly...

    Lin Yuanhang asked again: "Are you sure?"

    Shanshan shook her head: "I¡¯m sure."

    Lin Yuanhang opened up the laptop Lu Qingyi had just used but, to his disbelief, found no trace of activity. He attempted to search for any record of activity but came up with nothing.

    Impossible...

    It was unfathomable for Lu Qingyi to use a computer without leaving a trace unless she had deliberately deleted her activity.

    "Did you see Sister-in-Law looking at anything?"

    Lin Yuanhang looked up at Sun Shanshan, asking as he closed the laptop.

    Shanshan shook her head.

    "Everything on her screen was in Latin, I couldn¡¯t understand a thing."

    Shanshan added, affirming that she truly couldn¡¯t comprehend any of it.

    Latin?

    Lin Yuanhang was stunned. Lu Qingyi knew Latin?

    Are you kidding me? Are you kidding me?

    Lu Qingyi was truly a woman of many talents, even able to read Latin.

    "Fourth Brother, you seem a little off."

    "Fourth Brother, why did Sister-in-Law leave so early?"

    "Fourth Brother, haven¡¯t you quit smoking for a while?"

    "Fourth Brother..."

    Both Zheng Wenhao and Tang Gaozhuo were at a loss about what had transpired, and approached Xu Boyan, voicing their bewilderment.

    "Hey hey hey, let Fourth Brother rest."

    Lin Yuanhang glared at the two fiercely.

    Xu Boyan took slow drags on his cigarette, his eyes half-closed, his demeanor rather mysterious.

    Lu Qingyi indeed harbored many secrets he was unaware of, exhibiting countless unexpected facets.

    Looks like he had to uncover them one by one.

    Sun Shanshan found herself jealous of Lu Qingyi¡¯s position by Xu Boyan¡¯s side. It wasn¡¯t Xu Boyan she envied, but Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi had the affections of a man who held her dear, and she even had the acceptance of that man¡¯s fraternity.

    Comparing Qingyi¡¯s situation to her own, Shanshan found it somewhat comedic. When she had been with Zheng Wenhao, only Zheng had considered her his girlfriend. His fraternity had decidedly not seen her in the same light.

    She and Lu Qingyi, their situations couldn¡¯t be more different.

    Lu Qingyi was both outstanding and fortunate.

    ¡ª¡ª

    After leaving the private room, Lu Qingyi promptly took out her mobile phone and made a hurried call.

    "Wait for me, half an hour. I¡¯ll be right over."

    Her voice, having been processed by a voice changer, sounded rougher than usual. She quickly changed into black attire at a clothing store, pulled on a black mask, and lowered her cap to obscure her face, only her prominent nose was visible.

    Taking a taxi would take too much time. Instead, Qingyi went to a car dealership, got a new car, and sped off.

    The men from Falcon had intercepted her contact. She had to get there immediately.

    Falcon.

    Well, they were practically throwing themselves at her.

    By the time Lu Qingyi arrived, two opposing groups were already facing off at the docks. Falcon clearly outnumbered Qingyi¡¯s side.

    "I didn¡¯t have to look for you, and yet you¡¯ve generously presented yourselves."

    Both of Lu Qingyi¡¯s hands held guns. Her hat was low, exposing only her proud nose. Her voice held an unusually cold indifference.

    Having been toyed with by Falcon so many times, Lu Qingyi deeply resented them. However, Falcon remained elusive, and identifying their base of operations had proven impossible.

    "And who are you?"

    A man with a scar on his forehead from Falcon stepped forwards, apparently the leader of the group.

    "What makes you think you¡¯re owed my name?"

    Mouth tugging into a smirk, Lu Qingyi¡¯s words came out brimming with arrogance.

    Yes, she, Lu Qingyi, was accustomed to such arrogance. She certainly had the capital to back it up.

    "You¡¯re here to ransom someone?"

    The Scarred Man appraised the seemingly frail ¡¯man¡¯ standing before him and asked.

    Even though her group no longer held any of his people hostage, should they decide to take action, her group wouldn¡¯t stand a chance against his.

    After all, her group only consisted of ten people, whereas his group numbered over a hundred. It was clearly evident which side had the upper hand.

    "No, I¡¯m here to kill."

    Lu Qingyi jerked her chin upwards, her tone unashamedly arrogant.

    Scarred Man: "..."

    Kill?

    Kill who?

    He couldn¡¯t shake the impression that Lu Qingyi seemed a bit delusional.

    "I detest Falcon the most. Where¡¯s your leader?"

    Lu Qingyi queried.

    The person responsible for her current predicament was Falcon¡¯s leader - the very person who featured in her dreams as her target for revenge.

    "Our leader doesn¡¯t show up for just anyone."

    With scorn written all over his face, the Scarred Man looked at Lu Qingyi. They themselves had met their leader only a handful of times. For such petty matters, why would Xu Boyan make an appearance?

    "And what if I were to blow you all up?"

    Lu Qingyi swiveled the brim of her hat upwards, revealing a pair of clear, deep-set eyes, filled with cold determination.

    "A madman¡¯s dreams."

    "Very well."

    Sudden, Lu Qingyi tossed the guns she was holding onto the ground. From her pocket, she took out a piece small enough to resemble a piece of chewing gum.

    "In that case, any last words?"

    Lu Qingyi inquired.

    Scarred Man: "..."

    Last words?

    He found her assertion nothing short of laughable. With the advantage of numbers on their side, if anyone should be preparing their last words, it should be her.

    The ten members of Xingying looked utterly baffled. They had just been told that reinforcements were on their way, but there was no sight of them, and who was this newcomer?

    "If there¡¯s nothing you wish to say, I guess there¡¯s nothing to do about it."

    Lu Qingyi launched the object in her hand into the air. The men from Falcon saw Qingyi¡¯s tossed item but weren¡¯t concerned.

    It was hard to imagine something resembling a piece of chewing gum could cause any damage.

 Chapter 287 Xu Boyan: Get lost! _1

    Chapter 287: 287 Xu Boyan: Get lost! _1"Would you like some gum?"

    The scar-faced man took the gum-like object tossed to him by Lu Qingyi.

    Its packaging was similar to a stick of gum, so there was no harm in taking it.

    "Three, two, one..."

    Lu Qingyi slightly turned up the corners of her lips, counting with a smile in her eyes.

    "Bang!"

    The gum exploded the moment Lu Qingyi finished her countdown, in the scar-faced man¡¯s hand.

    Those who were standing were suddenly thrown to the ground - aside from the scar-faced man, half of Falcon¡¯s men were knocked down.

    "I did say you could say any last words."

    Lu Qingyi casually dusted off her palms, speaking slowly.

    She was never one to kid around.

    The remaining members of Falcon, looking terrified, had never expected such destructive power from a piece of gum.

    "You guys take care of the rest."

    Lu Qingyi gestured to the members of Xingying. She picked up two guns from the ground and slowly walked aside.

    If they couldn¡¯t handle a large number of men before, they should be able to now, given the smaller number.

    Now, only around twenty of the Falcons remained.

    As the gunfight raged on, Lu Qingyi chewed on her gum, crossed her legs leisurely, her face full of satisfaction.

    She looked completely at ease.

    "Run!"

    Seeing their unfavorable situation, Falcon¡¯s men turned tail and ran.

    "May I ask who you are?"

    One of Xingying¡¯s men, seemingly their leader, who was not significantly injured, walked up to Lu Qingyi and asked carefully.

    Could this woman be the promised reinforcement? It didn¡¯t seem likely.

    "It doesn¡¯t matter."

    Lu Qingyi got up slowly, dusting off her pants.

    "The next time you encounter Falcon¡¯s men, notify me." sea??h th§× ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Lu Qingyi reached into her pocket, pinching out a white card with two fingers and offering it to the leader.

    Her voice was cold, indifferent.

    What she wanted was to meet the boss of Falcon.

    Before anyone could react, Lu Qingyi strolled away, tucking both guns into her waistband.

    "This..."

    The leader, holding the number on the piece of white paper, was somewhat stupefied.

    So, she had seen that they were in conflict with Falcon and chosen to assist them?

    He made a phone call, only to be informed that the reinforcement had already been dispatched and was a truly powerful person.

    As he watched the direction Lu Qingyi had disappeared in, the leader fell into deep thought.

    [Call this number if we encounter Falcon¡¯s men again.]

    After a moment¡¯s consideration, the team leader sent the number to his brothers in their group chat.

    ¡ª¡ª

    Back in the private room, everyone had returned to their activities, but in much quieter fashion. Xu Boyan sat in a corner, chain-smoking. His cell phone was placed to his right, and he kept glancing at it.

    Two hours had passed, and he¡¯d received no calls or messages from Lu Qingyi.

    Lin Yuanhang, Zheng Wenhao, and Tang Gaozhuo all exchanged glances and let out a sigh.

    Sigh, a man in love truly was unpredictable.

    Xu Boyan was an exemplary case. Before he met Lu Qingyi, the only expression he ever wore was indifference.

    But now, his face could display a wide range of emotions, including sorrow.

    Sun Shanshan and the other hostesses sat aside chatting. Without instructions from the rich young men, they had to remain in the room.

    Her gaze lightly fell on Xu Boyan, her hand tightened involuntarily, a daring idea sprung to her mind.

    Xu Boyan was the highest-ranking person here. Or rather, it would be hard to find anyone in Kyoto with a higher status than him.

    If she dallied with Xu Boyan, even casually, she could set herself up for life.

    As Sun Shanshan contemplated, a bold thought crossed her mind. Even if it was just for one night, it might be worth a lot, right?

    "Mr. Xu, try some fruit."

    Sun Shanshan put on a sweet smile, carrying a plate of peeled grapes to Xu Boyan.

    She presented the grape, and her hair brushed against Xu Boyan¡¯s face, hinting temptation.

    "Stay away."

    Xu Boyan furrowed his brows, his voice was cold.

    "Okay."

    Sun Shanshan responded sweetly, stepping back a bit and maintained a distance from Xu Boyan.

    Men always found obedient and sweet women most attractive.

    Xu Boyan extinguished his cigarette. He had already smoked plenty, and it was not good to smoke more.

    If his little friend called him later, he couldn¡¯t go pick her up smelling like smoke.

    "Mr. Xu, I¡¯ve peeled the grapes. Please, try one and see if they¡¯re sweet."

    Seeing Xu Boyan unmoving, not even showing an interest in the grapes, Sun Shanshan spoke deliberately.

    Her voice was soft and tender, seductively hooking the soul.

    Her words bore a double meaning, not as simple as one might think on the surface. What that meaning was, those who understood, understood.

    Xu Boyan¡¯s index finger beat rhythmically on the couch, his gaze focused on the phone.

    Grapes?

    Sweet or not?

    A cold smirk edged up his lip. As a grown man, of course, he understood the true intention behind Sun Shanshan¡¯s words.

    "Mr. Xu, don¡¯t you want any?"

    Sun Shanshan pressed further, seeing that Xu Boyan¡¯s demeanor wasn¡¯t as cold towards her, she started to grow bolder.

    His lack of refusal signified potential acceptance.

    "Get lost!"

    Xu Boyan snapped. His cold eyes met Sun Shanshan¡¯s.

    "Mr. Xu..."

    Sun Shanshan took a step back, her face filled with horror and panic. She looked like a frightened rabbit.

    "Heh!"

    A cold sneer emerged on Xu Boyan¡¯s face, chilling to the bone.

    Though this move may have worked on other men, in his eyes, it simply made her look delusional.

    He was never one to show mercy. In his heart, there were only two women - his mother and a woman named Lu Qingyi.

    "What do you want?"

    Seeing the commotion, Zheng Wenhao, Tang Gaozhuo, and Lin Yuanhang immediately ran over.

    Xu Boyan had always disliked these kind of women. What was Sun Shanshan trying to do?

    Should Xu Boyan lose his temper, they would all suffer the consequences because of this woman.

    "I... Just asking whether Mr. Xu wants to eat the grapes."

    Clutching her dress tightly, Sun Shanshan looked wronged and frightened.

 Chapter 288 Hit On_1

    Chapter 288: 288 Hit On_1Would you like some grapes?

    Zheng Wenhao, Tang Gaozhuo, and Lin Yuanhang all looked at each other in unison, a trace of confusion flashing in their eyes.

    Their gaze fell on the bunch of peeled grapes before them, and instantly they understood.

    Xu Boyan was slightly obsessed with cleanliness. He wouldn¡¯t eat fruits peeled by other women, nor would he eat those they washed.

    "Take these grapes away."

    Zheng Wenhao frowned at Sun Shanshan and spoke in a cold, unfamiliar tone as though he didn¡¯t know her at all.

    Sun Shanshan felt her heart sink, what disturbed her the most was Zheng Wenhao¡¯s cold tone.

    Their past love was so deep. Even if they weren¡¯t together now, he shouldn¡¯t be so indifferent towards her.

    "And leave with it."

    Xu Boyan sneered and spoke slowly.

    Take away the grapes, and leave with it.

    Xu Boyan¡¯s intention was obvious, he wanted to order Sun Shanshan out.

    "Master Xu, I¡¯m sorry, I was wrong, I was wrong..."

    Sun Shanshan¡¯s eyes widened, she looked at Xu Boyan in disbelief.

    For such a trivial matter, Xu Boyan wanted to fire her. Why?

    "I don¡¯t find you interesting at all."

    Xu Boyan stood up, lightly patted his trousers, and said slowly.

    "I¡¯m leaving."

    Xu Boyan looked at Zheng Wenhao and the others before striding out of the room.

    He was already irritated, but now he was more agitated.

    "Fourth bro..."

    Lin Yuanhang called out, but he didn¡¯t know what to say.

    "Sun Shanshan, know your place. Fourth bro isn¡¯t someone you can mess with."

    Zheng Wenhao dumped all the grapes on the floor. His voice was icy cold.

    "Wenhao, our past..."

    Sun Shanshan¡¯s eyes were welled up with tears, watching the grapes fall to the floor, her heart sunk with them.

    "Don¡¯t bring up the past, you¡¯re not worthy."

    Zheng Wenhao sneered and his gaze towards Sun Shanshan grew colder.

    Even though he was a playboy, Sun Shanshan was indeed the first girlfriend he ever had, the first woman he genuinely liked. As for why they broke up, Sun Shanshan knew better than him.

    He could see through her completely.

    Sun Shanshan¡¯s tears flowed more freely. She bit her lip, looking pitiful.

    "Don¡¯t even think about coveting my Fourth Bro, not if you want to live peacefully."

    Zheng Wenhao warned, then ordered someone to escort Sun Shanshan out.

    Xu Boyan was not kind. He was ruthless when he did things. He wouldn¡¯t spare her simply because she¡¯s a woman.

    ---

    Just as Xu Boyan left the room, his phone rang in his pocket. Xu Boyan quickly took it out, but upon seeing the caller ID, he was instantly filled with disappointment.

    It wasn¡¯t Lu Qingyi.

    "Speak if you have something."

    Xu Boyan took the initiative, his tone exceptionally cold.

    As the person on the other end of the call went on, Xu Boyan¡¯s face grew more serious.

    After hanging up, Xu Boyan¡¯s face was heavy.

    Well, one person was so capable. It seemed no ordinary person.

    Not long after he hung up, the phone in Xu Boyan¡¯s hand rang again. His brows furrowed, clearly annoyed.

    Not until he saw the name flashing on the screen did Xu Boyan¡¯s lips curl into a faint smile.

    It was a call from Lu Qingyi.

    "Hello, little friend, do you need me to pick you up?"

    Xu Boyan¡¯s voice was soft, tender with a hint of affection.

    "I¡¯m out."

    "Okay, wait for me where you are."

    After hanging up, Xu Boyan drove to pick up Lu Qingyi.

    At this moment, Lu Qingyi was sitting in a caf¨¦ near the dock. She was gently stirring her coffee, her gaze fixated outside the window.

    She was waiting for Xu Boyan to pick her up.

    "Ma¡¯am, are you alone?"

    A man with silver hair holding a cup of coffee walked over, a polite smile on his face.

    He had noticed Lu Qingyi for a while. This girl was extremely gorgeous and eye-catching. He wanted to try his luck and approach her.

    After noticing that Lu Qingyi was alone for the past ten minutes or so, he decided to make a move.

    "Waiting for someone."

    Lu Qingyi kept looking out of the window without glancing at the silver-haired man once.

    "Then I¡¯ll take a seat."

    The silver-haired man sat down, regardless of Lu Qingyi¡¯s words.

    Most of the people who come to the caf¨¦ alone rarely admit they¡¯re alone. They usually say they¡¯re waiting for someone.

    Nowadays, many people dine alone, pretending they¡¯re waiting for someone. Then, they pretend to answer a phone call, claiming their friend can¡¯t make it, so they start eating alone.

    This kind of thing happens a lot.

    "Can¡¯t you understand human language?"

    Lu Qingyi turned her head, casting a cold look at the silver-haired man.

    She chose a table for two. When the silver-haired man sat down, there was no place left.

    "I like this seat, and a pretty girl like you shouldn¡¯t mind me sitting here, right? When your friend arrives, I will leave."

    The silver-haired man spoke gently with his smile intact.

    "Miss, here is your coffee."

    The waitress brought a cup of coffee at this time. She glanced at Lu Qingyi, then placed the coffee in front of the silver-haired man.

    Lu Qingyi had mentioned earlier that her boyfriend was coming, so when the waitress saw the silver-haired man, she mistaken him for Lu Qingyi¡¯s boyfriend.

    She shook her head regretfully. Ah, what a pity.

    A beautiful rose stuck in a cow dung heap.

    It¡¯s not that she thought the silver-haired man was ugly, but that Lu Qingyi was too beautiful, while the silver-haired man seemed rather plain. When the two stood together, they were obviously mismatched.

    "For me? Thanks."

    The silver-haired man was taken aback when he saw the coffee in front of him. He assumed Lu Qingyi had ordered it for him.

    He was confident about it.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s tone was particularly cold: "Do I know you?"

    "That¡¯s not important."

    The silver-haired man spoke as he reached for the coffee.

    "Put it down."

    Lu Qingyi furrowed her brows, her tone particularly cold.

    "It¡¯s bitter. I prefer it sweeter."

    The silver-haired man didn¡¯t seem to hear her at all. He put down the coffee, then voiced his complaint.

    Xu Boyan preferred bitter coffee, so she had ordered a cup of bitter coffee for him.

    "Do you have a hearing problem?"

    Lu Qingyi slowly stood, her hands pressing against the table, suppressing her anger. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

 Chapter 289 Lu Qingyi: I said, put it down! _1

    Chapter 289: 289 Lu Qingyi: I said, put it down! _1"I have good hearing."

    The silver-haired man didn¡¯t understand Lu Qingyi¡¯s meaning, but he still nodded and responded.

    "Good, very good."

    Lu Qingyi repeated the word "good" twice and then took the bitter coffee the man had just drunk. Without a word, she threw it straight onto his face.

    "Ah!"

    The coffee was hot, and the silver-haired man felt his face sting with pain.

    "I said, put it down."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s lips parted slightly. She enunciated each word clearly, her voice exceptionally cold.

    Her tolerance was limited. S§×arch* The nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    The waitress quickly rushed over upon hearing the commotion, her face full of anxiety. She had only been gone a short while and now this?

    "Are you insane?"

    The silver-haired man covered his burning face, his gaze full of anger towards Lu Qingyi.

    Throwing steaming hot coffee at him, she must be sick.

    "Did I invite you to sit? Did I order for you? Did I let you touch it? Did I let you drink it?"

    Lu Qingyi stared coldly at the man, her tone equally icy.

    The man¡¯s predicament was merely the result of his own actions.

    "Sir, go wash your face in the bathroom, it¡¯s being scalded."

    The waitress looked anxiously at the silver-haired man. This incident had happened in their restaurant, it was their responsibility to handle it.

    "Keep an eye on her for me, I¡¯ll settle this when I get back."

    The intense burning pain on his face felt like an ant¡¯s bite. He dropped this sentence and rushed to the bathroom.

    His eyes glared at Lu Qingyi menacingly.

    This beautiful woman was so heartless.

    "Miss..."

    The waitress was looking at Lu Qingyi, seemingly hesitant to speak.

    She didn¡¯t know what had just happened.

    "Clear things up."

    Lu Qingyi sat down calmly. She picked up a napkin from the table to wipe her hands, her voice icy.

    It was as if nothing had just happened, she remained exceptionally composed.

    "Oh, um."

    The waitress was a little dumbfounded. She hurriedly cleaned up the coffee cups from the table, then she looked back at Lu Qingyi.

    "I¡¯m not leaving."

    Lu Qingyi lightly hooked up her lips, a cold sneer appearing on them.

    After the waitress had cleared the table, she soon returned and stood next to Lu Qingyi, sneaking glances at her, saying nothing.

    "Change the stool for me."

    Lu Qingyi suddenly spoke.

    She didn¡¯t want Boyan to sit on a dirty chair someone else had occupied.

    Waitress: "..."

    She looked up at Lu Qingyi with a puzzled expression.

    Change the stool?

    What kind of request was that?

    She had never received such a request before. The stool was not broken, it had no problems at all. The waitress couldn¡¯t understand why it needed to be changed.

    "Change the stool, thank you."

    Lu Qingyi picked up the coffee in front of her, and took a sip, she spoke again.

    "Oh oh oh, alright."

    The waitress changed the stool, bringing another one over.

    Although she didn¡¯t understand why Lu Qingyi wanted to do this, the waitress operated under the principle that the customer is always right, and so she complied.

    "Can you bring me another black coffee, thank you."

    After the waitress had replaced the stool, Lu Qingyi continued to speak.

    Hadn¡¯t she just served one?

    Although the waitress was truly baffled, she didn¡¯t question it. She didn¡¯t dare, Lu Qingyi¡¯s gaze was too cold.

    Before the coffee was served, the silver-haired man exited the bathroom. He came over to Lu Qingyi, braced his hands on the table, looking down at her and said, "Medical expenses."

    Pointing at his own red and scalded face, his expression had changed from astonishment to anger.

    This woman... so poisonous.

    Lu Qingyi calmly raised her eyes, her gaze was very cold, "Do you deserve it?"

    "Stand."

    The silver-haired man tried to sit on the stool, but was coldly rebuffed by Lu Qingyi.

    The man¡¯s movement halted immediately, he was left frozen halfway through sitting down.

    "You can sit now."

    Lu Qingyi stood, she hooked the chair behind the man with her foot. Her lips slightly parted, her voice bland and cold.

    If he wanted to sit, he could sit on the floor, she didn¡¯t mind.

    Silver-haired man: "..."

    Sit on the floor?

    "Did you escape from a mental institution?"

    The silver-haired man kicked the table in irritation, his brows creased.

    He had never met a woman like her, truly bizarre. He thought Lu Qingyi must be mentally ill.

    "I reflect the attitude of the person I¡¯m dealing with."

    Lu Qingyi retorted coldly.

    She had clearly told him that she was waiting for someone, but the man couldn¡¯t understand and insisted on sitting down.

    She had not mentioned that the black coffee was for him, and he was too presumptuous, drinking it without her approval.

    If she was being ruthless now, it wasn¡¯t her fault.

    Whatever attitude others had toward her, she would treat them the same way.

    Respect was mutual.

    "My face, how do you want to deal with it?"

    The silver-haired man was upset. He pointed to his face and addressed Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi: "Tear it apart."

    Silver-haired man: "..."

    He raised his hand to slap Lu Qingyi. Lu Qingyi hadn¡¯t even moved when a strong hand grabbed the man¡¯s wrist.

    "Did you ask me before you touched my woman?"

    An icy male voice followed, the tone exceptionally cold, with a hint of concealed anger.

    The silver-haired man was dumbfounded. He looked back only to see Xu Boyan¡¯s icy face within his line of sight.

    The silver-haired man was shocked. He looked at Xu Boyan and then at Lu Qingyi.

    He realized then, Lu Qingyi was indeed waiting for someone. So all that happened before was due to his misunderstanding?

    The coffee wasn¡¯t ordered for him, yet he took the liberty of drinking it...

    Mistake aside, regardless, Lu Qingyi throwing coffee at his face was not the right thing to do.

    "This crazy woman splashed hot coffee on me."

    The silver-haired man tried to wrench his hand free from Xu Boyan, but he couldn¡¯t. He turned his face towards Boyan.

    His face was marked by obvious burn scars, anyone could see it with a single glance.

    "Is that so? Little girl."

    Xu Boyan looked at Lu Qingyi gently, then asked softly.

    The little girl wasn¡¯t usually irrational.

    "That¡¯s right, I did it."

    Lu Qingyi crossed her arms, and admitted truthfully.

    She did it, and Xu Boyan was standing by her anyway.

    "And I condoned it, anything you want, you can come to me."

    Xu Boyan let go of the man¡¯s hand. He slowly spoke.

    Silver-haired man: "..."

 Chapter 290 Xu Boyan: My girlfriendâ€™s incident is not a misunderstanding_1

    Chapter 290: 290 Xu Boyan: My girlfriend¡¯s incident is not a misunderstanding_1"Little friend, are you hurt?"

    Xu Boyan stepped forward to Lu Qingyi, asking slowly.

    "Wipe your hands."

    Lu Qingyi took out a wet paper towel from her pocket and handed it to Xu Boyan.

    "Hm."

    Xu Boyan chuckled lightly, accepting the wet paper towel from Lu Qingyi and delicately wiping his fingers.

    What a cute little girl.

    "Did he bully you?" S§×ar?h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Xu Boyan tossed the wet paper towel precisely into the trash, gently ruffling Lu Qingyi¡¯s hair as he asked.

    As long as Lu Qingyi was not bullied, as long as she was not hurt, everything else was trivial to him.

    Lu Qingyi shook her head saying, "No."

    The silver-haired man: "..."

    Clearly, he was the one who got hurt.

    "I¡¯m the one who got hurt."

    The silver-haired man pointed to his own face while speaking to Xu Boyan.

    How unlucky he must be to find such a fiery girlfriend. Domestic abuse would be rather terrible in the future.

    Xu Boyan: "Oh."

    It was alright as long as Qingyi was fine. He didn¡¯t concern himself with anyone else¡¯s problems.

    "Believe it or not, I¡¯m going to sue you guys!"

    The silver-haired man became somewhat angry and said to Xu Boyan and Lu Qingyi.

    They were being entirely unreasonable.

    "I could sue you too."

    Lu Qingyi smiled slightly, glancing in the direction of the surveillance camera.

    Sue her?

    Would it help?

    She had more evidence than the silver-haired man and she had never lost a lawsuit.

    At this moment, the waitress walked up with their coffee. Looking at the situation, she was momentarily stupefied.

    What was happening now?

    And, the man who had just appeared was so handsome.

    "Um... where should I put the coffee?"

    With the coffee in her hands, the waitress didn¡¯t know whether to put it down or not. She turned her gaze towards Lu Qingyi since she had ordered the coffee.

    "Put it on the table and leave."

    Lu Qingyi gestured to the waitress and spoke slowly.

    The waitress placed the coffee on the table and walked away.

    "The coffee wasn¡¯t ordered for you. If you want more, I don¡¯t mind throwing another cup at you."

    Lu Qingyi looked at the coffee on the table and spoke icily.

    Being overly familiar was not a good trait. If he wanted to hit on someone, he had chosen the wrong person. She, Lu Qingyi, was not that kind.

    "What happened?"

    Upon hearing Lu Qingyi¡¯s words, Xu Boyan furrowed his brows gently and asked.

    Lu Qingyi obediently explained the situation to Xu Boyan. At the same time, she felt a bit guilty, probably because Xu Boyan was present.

    "You¡¯re quite bold."

    Xu Boyan held Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand, his gaze coldly meeting the silver-haired man¡¯s, clearly reflecting his anger.

    "It¡¯s just coffee, isn¡¯t it? I¡¯ll compensate you two cups, but you have to pay all my medical expenses."

    The silver-haired man met Xu Boyan¡¯s gaze and immediately began to panic.

    Coffee wasn¡¯t expensive. He could afford to compensate for it.

    "Want full payment?"

    Xu Boyan smirked, a hint of a cold laugh on his lips. Asking for full medical expenses seemed quite simple, but the silver-haired man may not be able to afford it.

    "Little friend, the coffee."

    Xu Boyan reached out to Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi handed him the coffee, slightly confused about what Xu Boyan was planning to do.

    Xu Boyan picked up the coffee and without a word, threw it again at the silver-haired man¡¯s face. The scalding water sizzled on his face, worsening his already scalded face.

    Ahhh...

    The silver-haired man couldn¡¯t help but scream out loud, covering his face as he rushed into the washroom.

    The silver-haired man¡¯s screams were so loud that many people turned to look. There were only a few individuals present at that moment.

    "What happened?"

    "Is there some kind of disagreement over there?"

    "The atmosphere feels strange."

    "..."

    A few customers whispered amongst themselves for a while before returning to their own affairs, sipping their coffee and chatting leisurely.

    They didn¡¯t bother with what was happening to Lu Qingyi anymore. After all, it had nothing to do with them.

    "Why didn¡¯t you say anything when you were bullied, hm?"

    Xu Boyan gently pulled Lu Qingyi into his arms, and softly ruffled her hair, speaking softly.

    "I was not bullied."

    Lu Qingyi shook her head. She hadn¡¯t been bullied.

    Indeed, it was the silver-haired man who had been bullied.

    "Good girl, next time if something like this happens, tell me. Don¡¯t take matters into your own hands. It hurts and could cause harm, alright?"

    Xu Boyan brushed away a few strands of hair from Lu Qingyi¡¯s forehead and lowered his head, landing a kiss on her forehead.

    Like a dragonfly skimming the surface of the water, it was over in an instant.

    "What are your names? I¡¯m going to sue you for intentional injury right now."

    The silver-haired man rushed out of the washroom again, tightly gripping his phone while looking at Lu Qingyi and Xu Boyan.

    It¡¯s no wonder they were a couple. Both were equally ruthless.

    Xu Boyan smirked coldly: "Want to know?"

    The silver-haired man looked at Xu Boyan silently, his meaning clear.

    Xu Boyan took out a gold-embossed business card from his pocket and held it up to the silver-haired man, "My card."

    He spoke tersely, his voice notably cold.

    A business card?

    The silver-haired man felt a sudden jolt of fear. He accepted the business card from Xu Boyan. When he saw the black print on the card, he suddenly felt terrible.

    Xu Family Corporation...

    Just seeing those characters filled him with fear. The people of the Xu Corporation were not individuals someone like him could mess with.

    They were all individuals of high social standing, far above him.

    Current president, Xu Boyan.

    Seeing the seven characters, the silver-haired man wished he could faint or drop dead on the spot.

    The president of Xu Corporation was a person much spoken of, yet very few had the opportunity to meet him. He didn¡¯t expect that he would meet Xu Boyan in such a manner.

    The silver-haired man¡¯s hand trembled as he held the business card. He stammered, "Master Xu, this is a misunderstanding, I... won¡¯t take it seriously."

    He shook his head like a rattle-drum as he took a few steps back.

    "Your case might be a misunderstanding, but what happened to my girlfriend isn¡¯t."

    Xu Boyan held Qingyi in his arms, speaking to the silver-haired man particularly coldly.

    Using his status to intimidate others was indeed quite fun. Previously, Xu Boyan didn¡¯t like to use his status to bully people, preferring actual strength.

    But now, he suddenly realized that status could also be a powerful tool. He hadn¡¯t even taken any action, and the silver-haired man was already begging for mercy.

 Chapter 291 fool, because I love you_1

    Chapter 291: 291 fool, because I love you_1"Mr. Xu, the misunderstanding with your girlfriend, it¡¯s all on me. I didn¡¯t understand the situation. It¡¯s my fault."

    The silver-haired man panicked, hurriedly speaking.

    In the end, it was all his fault. He was the one who tried to hit on Lu Qingyi, everything after that was just the result of his own doing.

    He only didn¡¯t want to admit his mistake.

    "She might not care, but I do."

    Xu Boyan turned around to glance at Lu Qingyi. His gaze was tender, but when he looked at the silver-haired man, it was cold.

    "I will cover the medical expenses, as for what happens to you, you can imagine yourself."

    Xu Boyan flung a bank card at the man¡¯s face, speaking coldly.

    The edge of the card was sharp, scraping the man¡¯s face, causing more pain. Seeing Xu Boyan, he dared not get angry or speak out.

    He was panicking inside. He probably couldn¡¯t keep his job anymore, his father¡¯s business might be affected too.

    He didn¡¯t dare to say a single word now.

    "Kiddo, the coffee you brought me is finished."

    Xu Boyan turned around to look at Lu Qingyi, his voice full of complaint.

    Silver-haired man: "..."

    His mood changed so suddenly.

    "Order another one, let¡¯s change our spot."

    Lu Qingyi slightly raised the corner of her lips, revealing a hint of a smile, leading Xu Boyan to a different two-seater.

    Silver-haired man: "..."

    He wanted to say something, but his legs felt as heavy as lead, he dared not step forward, watching the backs of Xu Boyan and Lu Qingyi, he left the coffee shop silently.

    He had long known that Xu Boyan was unusually cold, ruthless and extremely protective. Now he had finally experienced it.

    He feared that if he continued arguing, he would end up with nothing at all.

    "Waiter, two black coffees."

    As the two sat opposite each other, Lu Qingyi ordered two more coffees.

    Waiter: "..."

    It was the same waiter from before, who looked at Lu Qingyi and Xu Boyan, seeming to want to speak but refrained from doing so. At the moment, she didn¡¯t know how to describe her feelings.

    Perhaps, it¡¯s complicated.

    "Kiddo, did you do anything today?"

    Xu Boyan asked.

    When Lu Qingyi walked out of the box, she seemed quite upset.

    "No, it¡¯s nothing big, don¡¯t worry about me."

    Lu Qingyi gently shook her head and replied.

    Xu Boyan didn¡¯t ask further, "Alright."

    He wanted to tell Lu Qingyi that she could share anything with him and that he would always stand by her side.

    The coffee arrived quickly. Lu Qingyi took a light sip of her coffee, gazing out the window in a daze. S§×arch* The N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Much time had passed, and she had known Xu Boyan for seven or eight months now.

    Xu Boyan reached out to hold Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand, not saying a word.

    He knew that Lu Qingyi had many secrets, but so what? He only liked the girl named Lu Qingyi, not the secrets she held.

    "Xu Boyan, are you still looking for Doctor L?"

    Suddenly, Lu Qingyi turned her gaze back from the window, staring seriously at Xu Boyan.

    Xu Boyan: "Still looking."

    Although he didn¡¯t know why Lu Qingyi suddenly switched to this topic, he still responded seriously.

    "Why are you looking for her?"

    Lu Qingyi drank a sip of her coffee, asking slowly.

    In her memory, she seemed to have asked a similar question before, but she wanted to ask again.

    "Doctor L is the best in medicine. Doctors can save people, but they can also kill. I want to find Doctor L, hoping that he can continue to save people, develop drugs to treat complicated diseases, keep him away from the people of D Country. Plus, I heard Doctor L has a significant research result in his hands.

    My previous intention was these. But now, I have a new purpose: to check if asexual reproduction truly exists, and whether there¡¯s any secret about your origin."

    Dr. Xu gripped Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand tightly, speaking word by word, a lot of words.

    Looking for Doctor L was his initial goal, still his goal till now, except that there¡¯s an additional reason now.

    "A good doctor, doesn¡¯t necessarily have all the solutions."

    Lu Qingyi lowered her head slightly, a sardonic smile on her lips.

    Yes, so what about Doctor L?

    In the end, isn¡¯t she still stuck in her own mystery, still unable to save her own grandmother?

    But Xu Boyan was right, doctors can save people as well as kill.

    She was the kind who could kill people without being noticed, because she knew human anatomy well, knew which parts were fatal.

    "I know, but there¡¯s a great turnaround."

    Xu Boyan gently rubbed Lu Qingyi¡¯s head, speaking slowly.

    He didn¡¯t know why Lu Qingyi would sigh like this, but he felt upset for her.

    "Hmm."

    Lu Qingyi lowered her head, sipping her coffee without talking further.

    She wanted to tell Xu Boyan that she was Doctor L, but in the end, she swallowed down the words when they reached her lips.

    Perhaps, there¡¯s a bit of distrust in Xu Boyan in her heart. Lu Qingyi suddenly despised herself very much. Xu Boyan could tell her about all his assets, but she couldn¡¯t even tell him about her identity as Doctor L.

    Lu Qingyi knew, Xu Boyan might have many identities. She was confident, as long as she asked, Xu Boyan would tell her without reservation.

    "Xu Boyan, I want to ride the Ferris wheel."

    As they walked out of the coffee shop holding hands, Lu Qingyi looked up at the distant Ferris wheel.

    She had never ridden a Ferris wheel, despite having visited amusement parks and played numerous games. However, she never once rode on a Ferris wheel.

    "Alright, I¡¯ll accompany you."

    Xu Boyan looked in the direction of Lu Qingyi¡¯s gaze, and saw the Ferris wheel. He responded gently.

    He wouldn¡¯t refuse the kid¡¯s request.

    "I want to see the night view."

    It was evening now, the sky wasn¡¯t dark yet.

    The Ferris wheel was the highest point in Kyoto. At its peak, one could view all the scenery in Kyoto.

    Possessing an all-encompassing view.

    This bustling city, Lu Qingyi hadn¡¯t taken a good, in-depth look at it.

    Xu Boyan: "Okay."

    "Why do you never refuse me?"

    Lu Qingyi looked at Xu Boyan, speaking slowly.

    Every request she made, as long as Xu Boyan could do it, he would never refuse her.

    "Silly, because I love you."

    Xu Boyan laughed, his smile full of indulgence.

 Chapter 292 Riding the Ferris Wheel Together_1

    Chapter 292: 292 Riding the Ferris Wheel Together_1"Yes, because he loved Lu Qingyi, he always indulged her, always trying to satisfy her. She was his girl and he was bound to treat her especially well.

    It was late into the night when Lu Qingyi and Xu Boyan walked hand in hand to the amusement park.

    Standing at the foot of the mountain, Lu Qingyi looked up at the ferris wheel, the lights of which were on as night fell, emitting a beautiful glow.

    "Xu Boyan, did you know that there is a beautiful legend about the ferris wheel?"

    Lu Qingyi looked at Xu Boyan and asked, her eyes full of laughter.

    "I know. Legend has it that the ferris wheel is for lovers, and every time it turns, another couple gets to share a kiss in the world because angels exist on the ferris wheel. They say each box of the ferris wheel is filled with happiness and its purpose is to ascend into the sky with someone you love. Riding the ferris wheel is meant to be about happiness..."

    Xu Boyan gazed at Lu Qingyi affectionately as he spoke softly and gently.

    He knew that Lu Qingyi wanted to ride the ferris wheel, although he didn¡¯t really understand this kind of thing. It was something he had only learned after looking it up online.

    He couldn¡¯t let Lu Qingyi feel disappointment.

    "You actually knew about this."

    Lu Qingyi laughed, she thought Xu Boyan wouldn¡¯t know, being such a cold person.

    She had some understanding of Xu Boyan¡¯s previous life, and Xu Boyan really had very little leisure time before.

    "I only just looked it up on Baidu."

    Xu Boyan was honest, he directly admitted how he had found out.

    "Ha, you¡¯re so cute."

    Lu Qingyi chuckled and standing on her toes, she planted a light-as-dragonfly-wing-like kiss on Xu Boyan¡¯s face.

    Xu Boyan, he was really amazing.

    "Should I carry you up?"

    Xu Boyan glanced at the long and winding stairs, looking down at Lu Qingyi as he asked.

    The ferris wheel was on the top of the mountain, and with the height of the mountain and the ferris wheel added together, it was almost 500 meters. Although the way up was through stairs, the climb would still be tiring.

    "Let¡¯s slowly walk up together, I want to enjoy the process of walking with you, it won¡¯t be that tiring."

    Lu Qingyi looked up at Xu Boyan as she spoke, in a particularly serious tone.

    Hand in hand, they took their time walking towards the ferris wheel, neither of them speaking.

    "Xu Boyan, when the ferris wheel reaches the highest point, it¡¯s said to be the nearest point to the stars. The stars can hear the wishes from people¡¯s hearts and then help us realize them. Do you believe it?"

    Almost to the halfway point up the mountain, looking at the gradually approaching ferris wheel, Lu Qingyi slowly said.

    The legend of the ferris wheel was merely a legend, and it couldn¡¯t possibly be real. She hadn¡¯t believed in it previously, and wouldn¡¯t believe in it now.

    Fairy tales are deceptive, legends are fictitious.

    She wasn¡¯t the kind of naive and unaware girl. She had experienced a lot, so she didn¡¯t believe in such legends.

    "I am your star. As long as you choose to believe, it can be true."

    Xu Boyan squeezed Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand and spoke in a doting manner.

    Most of the beautiful legends weren¡¯t true, it was not possible for stars to help us fulfill our wishes.

    If Lu Qingyi chose to believe in these legends, then they would be true. He could be her star, helping her to realize her wishes.

    Lu Qingyi lowered her head and giggled softly, but didn¡¯t say a word. As she remained silent, so did Xu Boyan.

    They quickly reached the top of the mountain. Looking up at the towering ferris wheel, they shared a mutual smile.

    Happiness was in the tacit understanding.

    There weren¡¯t many people riding the ferris wheel, just a few couples. A staff member opened a compartment for Lu Qingyi and Xu Boyan. They got in and the staff member closed the door.

    The ferris wheel slowly ascended, playing beautiful and breezy music inside the compartment.

    "Xu Boyan, this is my first time on a ferris wheel."

    Lu Qingyi rested her hand on the glass window, looking down at the shrinking landscape below and spoke softly.

    "This is also my first time on a ferris wheel."

    Lu Qingyi gazed at the scenery beneath her feet, while Xu Boyan looked at Lu Qingyi¡¯s profile, his expression extraordinarily tender.

    Xu Boyan took out his phone and pointed it at Lu Qingyi¡¯s side profile, capturing her image.

    The night view was splendid, and so was Lu Qingyi.

    Xu Boyan posted the photo on his Moments, with the caption:

    [The ferris wheel is near the stars, and thus the closest to happiness]

    By being on the ferris wheel, it feels like touching happiness, it¡¯s the shortest distance from wishes.

    Legend has it that those who gaze upon the ferris wheel are actually gazing upon happiness.

    "Little one."

    They soon reached the highest point and the ferris wheel stopped. Xu Boyan turned Lu Qingyi¡¯s face towards his, planted a passionate kiss on her fetching lips.

    Lu Qingyi was stunned, unable to react instantly.

    Xu Boyan: "Close your eyes."

    The ferris wheel only stayed at the highest point for two seconds before it started moving again.

    The two were still kissing passionately.

    "Little one, the legend says that the couple who kisses at the highest point of the Ferris wheel will be happy for a lifetime."

    Xu Boyan let go of Lu Qingyi, his lips curling up a little as he spoke.

    Legends can be deceptive, but he wanted to try believing in one.

    "Even without a ferris wheel, we will be happy."

    Lu Qingyi looked at Xu Boyan and spoke softly.

    Happiness is something you fight for.

    "Hmm, I hope time can speed up, and you can turn twenty soon."

    Xu Boyan gently rumpled Lu Qingyi¡¯s hair, letting out a small sigh.

    What he desired most now was to have Lu Qingyi¡¯s household registration transferred to his.

    A ride on the ferris wheel took thirty minutes. The time passed quickly. When the staff member opened the door, Xu Boyan and Lu Qingyi stepped off.

    The staff member looked at them both with admiration. Attractive people drew attention wherever they went.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s phone buzzed in her pocket. She took it out and glanced at it. Her smile suddenly faded.

    Gone in the blink of an eye.

    Xu Boyan hadn¡¯t even had time to notice before the smile was back on Lu Qingyi¡¯s face.

    "I may have to leave for three days tomorrow because of some errands."

    Lu Qingyi was holding Xu Boyan¡¯s hand as she spoke slowly.

    The text she had received was from Knife Wolf, noting that the Boss Falcon had agreed to meet with her. More accurately, he was probably looking to settle some accounts with her.

    "Don¡¯t let yourself get hurt."

    Xu Boyan didn¡¯t ask Lu Qingyi where she was going, for he knew that if she wanted to tell, she would tell, even if he didn¡¯t ask.

    And if she didn¡¯t want to tell, asking wouldn¡¯t provide an answer. S§×arch* The N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

 Chapter 293_1

    Chapter 293: 293_1The next day, Lu Qingyi left early in the morning, before Xu Boyan had even woken up.

    She looked around the living room, then took a sandwich from the fridge and heated it up, poured a cup of hot milk and placed it on the dining table, then quietly walked out.

    Just as the front door closed behind her, Xu Boyan emerged from the bedroom. Seeing the breakfast laid out on the table, a faint smile graced his lips.

    He sat down, ate the sandwich, drank the milk, his heart filled with contentment.

    Happiness, it truly is a simple thing.

    Lu Qingyi put on a mask, buttoned up her hat, and then flagged down a taxi. She didn¡¯t use her own car.

    Because she just couldn¡¯t be bothered.

    When Lu Qingyi reached the pier, only Xingying¡¯s and Falcon¡¯s people were there, standing in opposition to each other.

    They had no idea what their boss looked like. Surely, their boss wasn¡¯t as ugly as the rumors suggested...

    "Has your boss not come yet?"

    Lu Qingyi casually sat down. As she carelessly crossed her legs, she left an aura of arrogance. Pulling her hat lower to obscure her eyes, she spoke confidently.

    "He should be here soon."

    They were a little uncertain, as it was already the appointed time, but their boss had yet to appear.

    Their boss had always been exceptionally punctual. It was surprising that he was late this time.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s index finger rhythmically tapped on the chair arm, again and again.

    Suddenly, a man appeared walking slowly from afar, his hands tucked in his pockets.

    Lu Qingyi lifted her hat a little, seeing the man¡¯s face, she was dumbstruck.

    It was Xu Boyan.

    Although she had never shown her true face before, the leader of the Falcon gang always presented himself authentically.

    Now, he rarely showed up, and his photos on the internet were hard to find.

    "Hello, boss."

    "Hello, boss."

    "Hello, boss."

    "..."

    "I heard that you¡¯ve been looking for me?"

    Xu Boyan stepped forward until he was about two meters away from Lu Qingyi. His voice was cold.

    He looked at the person before him, wrinkling his brows slightly. He didn¡¯t recognize who they were, but there was a faint sense of familiarity.

    "You would still remember the prison ordeal, wouldn¡¯t you?"

    Lu Qingyi took a deep breath and slowly stood up. Looking at Xu Boyan¡¯s face, her feelings were too complex to describe.

    "It¡¯s you."

    Xu Boyan spoke coldly, his expression was extraordinarily indifferent, extraordinarily frigid.

    His icy demeanour sent chills down Lu Qingyi¡¯s spine. It felt strangely alien to her.

    It had been so long since she¡¯d seen Xu Boyan¡¯s indifferent expression, especially since he had always been so gentle with her.

    She had almost forgotten that Xu Boyan could be a very cold person.

    Lu Qingyi: "I came here to settle scores."

    Beneath his growing fury, Xu Boyan didn¡¯t know that the person in front of him was Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi pulled her hat low. She was now feeling conflicted because the opponent was Xu Boyan, she had second thoughts.

    "Unsuitable for the public eye?"

    Xu Boyan raised an eyebrow, smirking coldly as he watched Lu Qingyi.

    She hid herself so well that not even her eyes were visible.

    Lu Qingyi remained silent. She plunged her hand into her pocket, clutching something the size of a pigeon¡¯s egg.

    "You guys go away first."

    Lu Qingyi turned around and ordered in a cold voice.

    Xingying¡¯s people orderly left. Lu Qingyi sharply kicked the chair behind her, then stomped on it.

    "I didn¡¯t expect it to be you."

    Lu Qingyi hung her head in thought. She did not look at Xu Boyan, but stared at the floor instead. Her voice was cold, but it carried a hint of unidentifiable emotion.

    She didn¡¯t expect it to be Xu Boyan. All her plans were now disrupted. Although she harbored resentment, she was reluctant to hurt Xu Boyan.

    Perhaps it was because of love.

    "What do you mean?"

    Xu Boyan lightly furrowed his brows.

    Lu Qingyi did not answer. The small object she¡¯d gripped in her hand gradually loosened. As she took her hand out of her pocket, it could be lethal.

    "You didn¡¯t come looking for me for a chat, did you? We¡¯re not friends." sea??h th§× Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Lu Qingyi remained unmoving, and Xu Boyan stayed similarly still. He revealed a faint smile, coldly watching Lu Qingyi.

    "We¡¯re enemies now." And at the same time, lovers.

    She didn¡¯t voice the last sentence.

    "That building behind you is yours, isn¡¯t it?"

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s right hand was in her pocket where she held her cell phone, her fingers swiftly typing on its keyboard.

    She didn¡¯t look at the phone¡¯s screen but was confident she hadn¡¯t made a typing error.

    Hearing Lu Qingyi¡¯s words, Xu Boyan turned his head and glanced at the high-rise building behind him, giving a slight nod.

    It was his.

    "Two minutes."

    Lu Qingyi used her foot to support the chair and slowly sat down, crossing her legs.

    Standing too long had worn her out.

    Xu Boyan stood still, looking down at Lu Qingyi.

    Two minutes later.

    Xu Boyan turned back to look,

    but when he turned back to where Lu Qingyi was, the person who had been lounging on the chair was no longer there.

    Vanishing without a trace.

    "Damn it, go check."

    Xu Boyan punched the wall in frustration, squinting at the people behind him as he commanded.

    Damn it.

    "Boss, no one was injured."

    His subordinate returned after asking around and reported to Xu Boyan.

    No one was injured?

    Xu Boyan was somewhat taken aback. The building housed mostly food and beverage establishments, with many restaurants both big and small. No injuries occurring was indeed against the norm.

    "Thank heavens, my dear granny is safe and sound."

    "We are truly grateful to the kind-hearted person."

    "What happened?"

    "..."

    Everyone standing meters away from the building started to chatter amongst themselves, simultaneously astounded and perplexed, yet relieved.

 Chapter 294 Xu Yi: Mr. Xu, I couldnâ€™t find _1

    Chapter 294: 294 Xu Yi: Mr. Xu, I couldn¡¯t find _1"What happened?"

    Xu Boyan took a deep breath, his heart finally settled down.

    "Boss, about two minutes ago, a group of people evacuated everyone in the building."

    A subordinate said in surprise, he found it quite extraordinary.

    The bomber probably just wanted to blow up the building, and took the trouble to evacuate the crowd.

    Anyway, he found it quite unexpected.

    Evacuate the people?

    Xu Boyan raised an eyebrow, Xingying probably just wanted to take revenge on him, but kindly did not harm the innocent public.

    He suddenly felt some curiosity about Xingying, perhaps he could befriend this person.

    "Interesting."

    Xu Boyan curled his lips slightly.

    "Boss, what about the losses in this building?"

    The subordinate asked, he knew that the entire building belonged to Xu Boyan. The building had a high construction cost, and the annual rent from the shops inside was substantial. The losses from the explosion would be huge.

    Not only was the building destroyed, but compensation had to be paid for the losses of others, which would involve a substantial sum.

    "I¡¯m not lacking money."

    Xu Boyan¡¯s gaze was cold, and he looked at the destroyed building with little emotion.

    As long as no one was injured, he never worried about money.

    The subordinate: "..."

    Well, their boss was very rich and did not lack money.

    "Clean up the mess and immediately compensate the losses."

    Xu Boyan took a deep look at the building. He wondered what kind of bomb was used, as only the interior of the building exploded without affecting the buildings outside.

    This was quite extraordinary, and he became more curious about Xingying.

    ------

    On returning to the apartment, Xu Boyan found that Lu Qingyi was sitting on the sofa in the living room, and her expression seemed a bit off.

    "Little one, didn¡¯t you say you were going out for three days?"

    Xu Boyan walked over and gently put his arms around Lu Qingyi¡¯s shoulders, his voice full of tenderness.

    Lu Qingyi turned her head to look at Xu Boyan. She didn¡¯t know what to say or how to describe her feelings.

    Xu Boyan was always gentle with her, would he be gentle with Xingying too?

    "I came back early."

    Lu Qingyi forced a smile, which looked a little strained.

    "Unhappy? Tell me, hmm?"

    Xu Boyan gently stroked Lu Qingyi¡¯s head, his voice full of affection.

    He clearly sensed Lu Qingyi¡¯s unhappiness.

    "What would you do if you found out one day that the person by your side might be your adversary?"

    Lu Qingyi asked, struggling inwardly. Although she appeared cold and seemingly uninterested in everything, she clearly cared about Xu Boyan.

    She suddenly realized that she and Xu Boyan were actually supposed to be opposing each other. She couldn¡¯t describe how she felt.

    "If that person is you, as long as you don¡¯t mind, then I definitely don¡¯t mind. Of course, even if you do care, I still don¡¯t mind."

    Xu Boyan lowered his head and planted a kiss on Lu Qingyi¡¯s forehead. His voice was gentle, full of affection for her.

    Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t say anything, she just hugged Xu Boyan tightly, burying her head in his chest.

    Could she really not care?

    Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t understand.

    She always had a fear of losing love, she was previously afraid of falling in love, now that she was in love, she felt a strange sense of unreality.

    Xu Boyan was too good to her, she felt as if it wasn¡¯t real.

    "Silly girl, don¡¯t think too much, okay?"

    "You can tell me if you want to, but you don¡¯t have to."

    "I have told you before, as long as you are the one in question, no matter what you become, I will always love you. Remember, the girl I love is always named Lu Qingyi."

    Xu Boyan gently rubbed Lu Qingyi¡¯s head, over and over again, softly and gently.

    Lu Qingyi: "Hmm."

    Xu Boyan: "Hungry?"

    "I¡¯m not hungry, I don¡¯t want to eat, I want to sleep."

    Lu Qingyi shook her head and replied.

    She suddenly felt very tired, it was a mental exhaustion.

    "Alright, I¡¯ll cook some porridge for you, remember to eat when you wake up."

    Xu Boyan stroked Lu Qingyi¡¯s head, and didn¡¯t ask too many questions.

    Lu Qingyi went to the bedroom, while Xu Boyan stayed in the living room. He stared at the direction in which she had disappeared, lost in thought.

    He was sure that Lu Qingyi had something on her mind, perhaps she had encountered a problem.

    "Find out where the little one went today."

    Xu Boyan made a call to Xu Yi, his voice cold.

    What?

    Little one?

    Lu Qingyi?

    Xu Yi on the other end of the phone was stunned, he doubted if he had heard wrong.

    "Boss, what did you just say? I must have heard wrong, right?"

    Xu Yi asked uncertainly, as he dug his ears out, carefully waiting for Xu Boyan¡¯s reply.

    "Find out where the little one went today."

    Xu Boyan repeated his earlier words patiently.

    Xu Yi: "..."

    Couldn¡¯t be, right?

    For the first time ever he hadn¡¯t heard it wrong, Xu Boyan really wanted to track Lu Qingyi.

    But why?

    "Why?"

    Thinking so, Xu Yi also asked out loud.

    "No more nonsense."

    Xu Boyan¡¯s voice was very cold as he hung up the phone quickly after dropping a few words.

    Xu Yi on the other end of the phone was almost about to cry, something must have happened between Xu Boyan and Lu Qingyi, right?

    Was it a breakup?

    He reluctantly turned on the computer and began to search, but had no idea where to start.

    It was easy to look up others, but when it came to looking up Lu Qingyi, he really didn¡¯t know how to proceed. Moreover, Lu Qingyi¡¯s computer skills were impressive, if Lu Qingyi was hiding her tracks, he might not be able to find them.

    Xu Yi typed a mass of code into the computer screen, but the search results for Lu Qingyi was empty.

    He couldn¡¯t find where Lu Qingyi had been today. He tried to search for her information, but it was also futile.

    It was as if Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t exist in this world, he couldn¡¯t find anything.

    He couldn¡¯t even find Lu Qingyi¡¯s basic information, let alone where she had been today.

    As soon as Xu Yi realized this problem, he immediately called Xu Boyan. "Boss, I can¡¯t find anything. I can¡¯t even find the most basic information about Miss Lu."

    Xu Yi reported the situation honestly.

    Xu Boyan at the other end of the line fell silent. After a few seconds, he slowly said: "I see."

    He hung up the phone, tossed it onto the sofa, and suddenly realized that Lu Qingyi¡¯s identity may be more complicated than he imagined.

    Perhaps, it was quite complex.

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 Chapter 295 Lu Qingyiâ€™s Dilemma_1

    Chapter 295: 295 Lu Qingyi¡¯s Dilemma_1Lu Qingyi walked into her room, but she couldn¡¯t fall asleep. She sat on her bed with her legs crossed and started playing on her laptop, opening the game, Happy Match.

    She wasn¡¯t exactly fond of games, only enjoying those that seemed intellectually stimulating, simply to pass the time.

    She felt frustrated right now.

    "Hey, Qingyi, did you meet the boss, Falcon? Did you destroy the building? Just the one building? That isn¡¯t your style, so what¡¯s your game this time?"

    Her phone began to vibrate, Li Xiyi was calling. Qingyi picked up, and Li Xiyi started to chatter on.

    Destroying one building, especially one that had been evacuated beforehand, it didn¡¯t feel like something Qingyi would do. When Li Xiyi had heard the news, she was quite confused.

    Lu Qingyi listened to Li Xiyi, not saying a word.

    "Hey, Lu Qingyi, have you lost your mind, or is someone impersonating you?"

    Li Xiyi started to yell on the other end of the phone line.

    It was truly baffling.

    After finally meeting Falcon, knowing Qingyi¡¯s nature of exacting revenge, this situation likely wouldn¡¯t end as simply as that.

    At the very least, the news that was to follow would be shocking. If Falcon isn¡¯t driven to his death, that wouldn¡¯t be the Qingyi we know.

    "He¡¯s Xu Boyan."

    After a long pause, Qingyi uttered these words. Her voice carried a hint of sadness.

    He¡¯s Xu Boyan?

    What on earth?

    What the heck?

    Li Xiyi, on the other end of the line, was stunned. "Who¡¯s Xu Boyan?"

    "Falcon, the boss, is Xu Boyan."

    Lu Qingyi repeated, her voice low.

    She was pondering on how to reveal her identity to Xu Boyan. After all, they had been at odds with each other for many years.

    Once enemies, now lovers, yet both were oblivious about each other¡¯s identities before; it was absurd.

    Li Xiyi on the other end of the line was absolutely stunned, she could only hear the clamor of things falling on Qingyi¡¯s side.

    "I... Damn, this..."

    Li Xiyi took a deep breath, stuttering, unable to form a full sentence.

    Could it be?

    Was it such a coincidence?

    Lu Qingyi was a rather cold person, it was Xu Boyan¡¯s presence that enabled her to feel the emotions a person ought to have. Now, could it be...

    Li Xiyi didn¡¯t dare think about it, all those years ago Qingyi and Falcon were enemies; just what would happen when they discovered their true identities?

    There was dead silence on Qingyi¡¯s end, so quiet that Li Xiyi could even hear Qingyi¡¯s breathing.

    "Isn¡¯t this a bit too dramatic? So, what are you going to do?"

    It took a while for Li Xiyi to regain her composure. She asked.

    Things really were a bit dramatic. She didn¡¯t know what Qingyi would do.

    If it was her, she wouldn¡¯t have known what to do either. S~ea??h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "Maybe I¡¯m not meant to have happiness."

    Qingyi gently closed her eyes and hung up the phone. She felt extremely upset.

    Even back when she thought Yao Meishu and Lu Yao were her biological parents, their ridicule and scorn did not hurt as bad.

    At most, it only felt a bit chilling.

    But now she felt exceptionally sad and uncomfortable.

    Although Xu Boyan had imprisoned her before, she had also killed a lot of his men and destroyed Falcon¡¯s bases.

    Li Xiyi on the other end of the line had a bad gut feeling.

    Qingyi threw her phone and laptop to one side, lay down on the bed, closed her eyes, and fell into a deep sleep.

    When Xu Boyan entered Lu Qingyi¡¯s room, she was already asleep. He walked softly to her side, looking at her sleeping face, a small smile played on his lips.

    A sleeping child is the most relaxed one.

    The screen on the phone by the bedside suddenly lit up, Xu Boyan picked it up. A text lay silently on the screen:

    [So what do you want to do? Break up?]

    The text was sent by Li Xiyi, the woman whose background he was unable to discover. That girl who was close to Qingyi, who like Qingyi, was hiding secrets.

    Break up?

    Xu Boyan¡¯s eyes dimmed a little.

    [Hey, Lu Qingyi, you better respond to my message. I¡¯m really worried about you. What did your previous comment mean? Explain yourself.]

    Just as Xu Boyan was about to look away from the screen, a new message popped up. Xu Boyan looked at the message, his eyes dimming even more.

    What did Qingyi say?

    Xu Boyan was now filled with doubt. He looked over at Qingyi¡¯s face, then just kept watching her.

    He didn¡¯t touch Qingyi¡¯s phone, but sat down beside her bed, quietly staring at her sleeping face.

    What happened to Qingyi today?

    Why did Li Xiyi mention breaking up?

    And what did Qingyi say today?

    Xu Boyan¡¯s head was now filled with a plethora of questions. He really wanted to ask Qingyi, why?

    But he couldn¡¯t bear to wake her up.

    He tiptoed out of the room, took out a cigarette on the balcony, and started chain-smoking. The balcony was filled with stinging smoke.

    His mood was extremely irritable right now.

    ¡ª¡ª

    By the time Lu Qingyi woke up, it was already pitch-black. The curtains in her room had been drawn, she turned on the light and sat at the edge of the bed, staring at the room¡¯s decoration, falling deep into thought.

    She grabbed her phone from the bedside table. All the texts were from Li Xiyi. She skimmed over them, then discarded the phone back on the bedside table.

    She opened her bedroom door, the lights in the living room were out and it was quiet, Xu Boyan was not there.

    Lu Qingyi hung her head, disappointment etched on her face. She felt somewhat empty and lost.

    There seemed to be a lingering smell of smoke on the balcony. Lu Qingyi was sensitive to the smell of smoke, she recognized it instantly.

    Did Xu Boyan smoke?

    That was Lu Qingyi¡¯s first thought.

    Why did Xu Boyan smoke?

    That was Lu Qingyi¡¯s second thought.

    Inside the thermo pot, there was still some preserved egg and lean meat porridge, still warm.

    Lu Qingyi took the porridge out of the thermo pot, took a sip. It had a familiar taste. It was a taste that was uniquely that of Xu Boyan.

    Lu Qingyi now didn¡¯t know how to disclose her identity to Xu Boyan. Perhaps she was afraid of being hurt; she dared not say it.

    After all, just a few days ago, she had personally bombed Xu Boyan¡¯s people. Xu Boyan was one to hold grudges, she didn¡¯t know if he would care about it.

    Furthermore, they had been enemies many years ago. She wasn¡¯t sure how Xu Boyan would react once he found out she was Lu Qingyi, as she wasn¡¯t sure if he would disregard their past.

    Even though Xu Boyan said he wouldn¡¯t care, when the truth is really exposed, who could be certain if Xu Boyan would truly not care?

 Chapter 296 Xu Boyan talks with Li Xiyi_1

    Chapter 296: 296 Xu Boyan talks with Li Xiyi_1At this moment, Xu Boyan is sitting in a coffee shop not far from the apartment, across from him is Li Xiyi.

    Li Xiyi, with her long wavy hair now dyed wine-red, was wearing a low-cut dress of the same color. She was stirring the coffee on the table, lightly touching her lips, and not uttering a word.

    "Mr. Xu, you wouldn¡¯t be thinking about shifting your affections, would you?"

    Li Xiyi raised her head, covering her mouth lightly as she spoke. There was a seductive allure in her bright red lips parting and closing.

    Li Xiyi was a coquettish woman, sultry even to the point of promiscuity.

    Xu Boyan¡¯s eyes were fixed on his coffee. He stirred the coffee in his hand, a faint cold smile appearing at the corner of his lips.

    Indeed, Li Xiyi was an alluring woman, but he was not interested. The only one he was interested in was Lu Qingyi.

    "Mr. Xu, twenty minutes have passed and you haven¡¯t said a word. Are you simply just asking me out for coffee? It¡¯s quite a waste of time, I¡¯m rather busy."

    Li Xiyi looked at the watch on her wrist. Twenty minutes had passed and Xu Boyan hadn¡¯t said a word since inviting her.

    Li Xiyi could not understand Xu Boyan¡¯s intentions. She simply felt that his reason for asking her out was not innocent, and it must have something to do with Lu Qingyi. sea??h th§× N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Apart from things related to Lu Qingyi, Li Xiyi couldn¡¯t understand why Xu Boyan would look for her.

    "What¡¯s the relationship between you and the kid?"

    Xu Boyan didn¡¯t look up at Li Xiyi as he asked, his voice was cold.

    Lu Qingyi and Li Xiyi were vastly different in character, one was indifferent, one coquettish. It was indeed unusual for these two very different types of people to mingle together.

    The relationship between Lu Qingyi and Li Xiyi wasn¡¯t merely friendship.

    "Friends."

    Li Xiyi picked up her coffee, took a light sip, and said casually, a smile playing at her lips.

    Absolutely captivating.

    Tsk, what a question to ask.

    Xu Boyan: "Just friends?"

    Just friends?

    Is it that simple?

    He couldn¡¯t find out the identities of both of them. Lu Qingyi was not simple, and neither was Li Xiyi.

    "Otherwise, what do you suppose, Mr. Xu? It¡¯s quite odd for you to ask me instead of asking Qingyi about this."

    Li Xiyi lightly laughed with her lips pursed, her face full of laughter as she looked at Xu Boyan.

    Inwardly, however, she wasn¡¯t as cheerful as she seemed on the surface. She was a little worried. Had Xu Boyan noticed something?

    Xu Boyan didn¡¯t ask Lu Qingyi, but asked her instead. Apart from suspecting something, she really couldn¡¯t think of any other reason.

    "I asked you here because I want to understand, what did you mean by the text messages you sent to her?"

    Xu Boyan didn¡¯t hide anything. He looked up at Li Xiyi, his voice and expression were cold.

    His look at Li Xiyi was devoid of extra emotions.

    "Tsk, Mr. Xu, you really are cold."

    Li Xiyi¡¯s heart skipped a beat. She deliberately ignored Xu Boyan¡¯s words and chose to change the subject. The smile on her face was exceptionally bewitching.

    Tsk, Lu Qingyi has a good eye for men. What a catch.

    Xu Boyan frowned slightly, "Don¡¯t change the subject."

    "What?"

    Li Xiyi pretended not to know, then slyly took out her phone from her bag intending to text Lu Qingyi for help.

    "Planning to send a message to the kid?"

    Xu Boyan quickly saw through Li Xiyi, his gaze fixed on her.

    "Huh, how could it be."

    Caught in the act, Li Xiyi embarrassedly put away her phone.

    If not for Lu Qingyi, she probably wouldn¡¯t have the privilege to sit opposite Xu Boyan. She was very clear about the kind of person Xu Boyan is.

    The Xu Boyan she knew before was cold, unsympathetic, ruthless...

    It seemed that all negative words applied to him. Li Xiyi would naturally not dare to provoke Xu Boyan before. Now, she would casually speak to Xu Boyan without much consideration as she was Lu Qingyi¡¯s friend.

    "What did you mean by the message you sent to the kid?"

    Xu Boyan repeated his question again, his voice was very cold, but gentler when mentioning Lu Qingyi.

    "What message?"

    Li Xiyi pretended to be clueless, acting ignorant, as she fiddled with her hair.

    Now, she was absolutely sure that Xu Boyan must have seen that message:

    So what do you want to do? Break up?

    Xu Boyan must have seen this message and under circumstances where Lu Qingyi was unaware.

    "You know very well."

    Xu Boyan broke through Li Xiyi¡¯s pretense with a single sentence. He knew that Li Xiyi must be very well aware.

    "Ah, Mr. Xu, I send Qingyi a lot of messages every day. How am I supposed to know which one you¡¯re referring to? Besides, Qingyi is such a cold woman, she always ignores my messages."

    Li Xiyi flicked her wine-red hair. The natural smile on her face was alluring as her red lips moved to form words.

    She, of course, couldn¡¯t tell the truth.

    Let alone anything else, just Lu Qingyi alone could obliterate her.

    "Li Xiyi, you know very well what I am asking. It¡¯s just that you don¡¯t want to answer."

    Xu Boyan looked into Li Xiyi¡¯s eyes, they were especially cold.

    Li Xiyi was a smart woman, she could understand his words, but she didn¡¯t want to answer him.

    About Lu Qingyi, he had always wanted to know the answer, wanted to understand her.

    It wasn¡¯t that he didn¡¯t want to ask Lu Qingyi or understand her, but he didn¡¯t want to force Lu Qingyi to do something she dislikes.

    So he had always refrained from asking.

    "Mr. Xu, it is not that I do not want to speak, but I cannot say anything about Qingyi."

    Li Xiyi placed her coffee on the table. The smile disappeared from her face as she slowly spoke.

    Yes, she knew, she understood.

    She just didn¡¯t want to say it, she also couldn¡¯t say it.

    Who knew the outcome would be?

    Xu Boyan was very indulgent of Lu Qingyi, giving her the capital to be willful. He could ignore all of Lu Qingyi¡¯s hidden identities.

    But, could Xu Boyan truly tolerate Lu Qingyi¡¯s identity as the leader of Xingying? Could he really not mind?

    Li Xiyi wasn¡¯t sure about this, and neither was Lu Qingyi.

    It was better for Lu Qingyi herself to reveal the issue of her identity, or let Xu Boyan discover it on his own.

    As for the result, whether it¡¯s good or bad, she wasn¡¯t sure. Naturally, she couldn¡¯t tell. If she were the reason that Xu Boyan and Lu Qingyi ended in the next moment, wouldn¡¯t she become the sinner?

    Lu Qingyi would revert back to her previous state. Indifferent, sombre, unacquainted with worldly affairs, and engrossed in her work all the time.

 Chapter 297 Li Xiyi: You are the most suitable_1

    Chapter 297: 297 Li Xiyi: You are the most suitable_1"So, does she truly have an unspeakable secret?"

    Xu Boyan stirred the coffee on the table, his voice somewhat muted.

    What kind of secret could make Lu Qingyi so reluctant to speak up? She had been able to come out and speak frankly about the matter with Professor Lu.

    Why couldn¡¯t she reveal this secret?

    "Master Xu, everyone has secrets. You have them, I have them, and naturally, Qingyi has them too."

    Li Xiyi laughed lightly as she slowly began to speak.

    Everyone has secrets. She, of course, also has some that she¡¯s kept buried deep within her heart.

    Li Xiyi took her mobile phone out of her bag and placed it on the table, starting to speak slowly, "I may not know everything about her. And she might not reply to all my messages."

    Li Xiyi¡¯s words didn¡¯t blame Lu Qingyi in the slightest. She was just clarifying her relationship with Qingyi. Qingyi was rather independent and didn¡¯t share everything with her.

    Xu Boyan looked into the coffee cup, sinking into silence.

    "Master Xu, if, and I¡¯m just saying ¡¯if,¡¯ you suddenly found out one day that someone close to you was actually your enemy, what would you do?"

    Li Xiyi suddenly looked up, her gaze fixed on Xu Boyan as she asked, her expression filled with seriousness.

    "I won¡¯t have enemies by my side."

    His words were sure, coming out instantly without a second thought.

    There wouldn¡¯t be any enemies by his side; if there were, he could possibly turn them into a friend.

    So, there wouldn¡¯t be such a saying with him.

    Xu Boyan looked at Li Xiyi with curiosity. Her words seemed to have a similar vibe to what Qingyi had told him.

    Enemy?

    Xu Boyan hunched over, continuously stirring the coffee in his cup, lost in thought.

    So, what was Li Xiyi trying to convey? And what about Qingyi?

    Li Xiyi¡¯s phone, sitting on the table, suddenly vibrated. Xu Boyan¡¯s gaze swiftly shifted from the coffee to the phone.

    "Master Xu, don¡¯t be so curious about the messages on my phone, it¡¯s not like it¡¯s Qing..."

    Li Xiyi saw Xu Boyan¡¯s expression and chuckled, she leisurely went to pick up her phone, but suddenly her words stopped.

    Alright, it really was a message from Lu Qingyi.

    It¡¯d been hours, and Lu Qingyi had only just replied back to her message. She really felt like cursing right now.

    "What did she send you?"

    Li Xiyi¡¯s abrupt halt indicated to Xu Boyan that the message was from Lu Qingyi.

    [Where are you? Come to Seaview Villa.]

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s message was exceptionally brief¡ªjust a few words without any explanation.

    Li Xiyi showed the message screen to Xu Boyan, casually shrugging as she did so.

    "Master Xu, what are you going to do?"

    The moment he saw the message, Xu Boyan was already on his feet, seemingly ready to head out.

    Li Xiyi stopped Xu Boyan, her voice a bit faint.

    Li Xiyi stood up, she adjusted her long dress and brushed back her long hair, corners of her lips curving up.

    Xu Boyan¡¯s steps halted, he stood in place and only after a while did he turn to look back at Li Xiyi.

    "As one of Qingyi¡¯s few friends, I naturally hope that you guys can remain together for a long time. She¡¯s quite a cold person. or perhaps one could say, it¡¯s because of you that she has gained some humanity."

    Li Xiyi looked at Xu Boyan, her words were extremely sincere, sincerity that reached down to her bones.

    She was right. sea??h th§× N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Xu Boyan was indeed Lu Qingyi¡¯s redemption. Or perhaps Lu Qingyi was Xu Boyan¡¯s redemption. Together, they were different, they were happy. Once separated, both of them would lose their warmth.

    God, when creating them, might have already tied a thread between them.

    Because she knew Lu Qingyi¡¯s past, Li Xiyi hoped that Qingyi could find happiness. And Xu Boyan was the source of that happiness for Qingyi.

    She didn¡¯t want Qingyi and Xu Boyan to separate.

    "She is my redemption."

    Xu Boyan looked at Li Xiyi, his voice becoming gentler as he spoke, the coldness in his voice fading away.

    Whenever he mentioned Qingyi, his tone had a way of softening unintentionally.

    "Exactly, you two are the most suitable."

    Li Xiyi took a deep breath and licked her lips before speaking.

    Weirdly, she was a bit upset because of Qingyi¡¯s situation.

    If, and she was just saying ¡¯if,¡¯ if Qingyi and Xu Boyan couldn¡¯t end up together, she would feel immensely regretful.

    Qingyi was the type of person who, once having feelings, would embed it deep into her bones. If she liked Xu Boyan, she wouldn¡¯t be able to forget him.

    If they broke up, Qingyi would reminisce about those good times for the rest of her life and end up lonely.

    It was just because Li Xiyi understood, that she had many feelings about it.

    "Oh, don¡¯t look at me like that. I, Li Xiyi, may not look dependable, but when I do something, I¡¯m very reliable. The things I say are also reliable. I don¡¯t get anything by lying to you."

    Li Xiyi shrugged, Xu Boyan¡¯s gaze was indeed a bit frightening.

    Hah, did she look like someone who liked to tell lies? Really.

    "Please check up on her for me. And if there¡¯s anything, give me a call."

    Xu Boyan returned to his seat, he spoke slowly, then extended his hand towards Li Xiyi.

    Li Xiyi understood instantly and handed her phone to Xu Boyan. Xu Boyan then typed his number into Li Xiyi¡¯s phone.

    "Private number."

    After dialing the number, Xu Boyan dialed it, then returned the phone to Li Xiyi while saying softly.

    He had two numbers. Generally, others called him on his other number. Very few people knew his private number, only some who were important to him.

    Like family, brothers, friends, girlfriends, etc.

    Li Xiyi was a friend of his girlfriend¡¯s and that made her an important person in his eyes. Because whoever Qingyi cared about, he would also care about them.

    "This is quite a surprise. I actually got Master Xu¡¯s private number."

    Li Xiyi¡¯s voice was slightly exaggerated, she smacked her lips slightly as she spoke.

    In fact, she was quite surprised. Not everyone could have Xu Boyan¡¯s private number, and she had gotten it because of Qingyi.

    Well, she considered herself quite lucky.

    A big-shot¡¯s number was quite valuable.

    Xu Boyan took a sip of his coffee without a word.

    "Master Xu, for Qingyi, meeting you was the luckiest thing that happened in her life."

    Once Li Xiyi finished speaking, she turned around and left the coffee shop.

    What Li Xiyi said wasn¡¯t wrong. In the past, no matter how successful Qingyi became, she never had a smile on her face.

    No matter how high the honor she received, her face still lacked a smile.

    After meeting Xu Boyan, the one thing Qingyi¡¯s face was never short of was a smile.

 Chapter 298 Lu Qingyi: Why canâ€™t we get drunk from drinking alcohol? _1

    Chapter 298: 298 Lu Qingyi: Why can¡¯t we get drunk from drinking alcohol? _1When Li Xiyi arrived at the Seaview Villa, she found Lu Qingyi collapsed on the living room floor, surrounded by beer bottles strewn haphazardly all around her.

    A drama was playing loudly on the TV, and there sat Lu Qingyi on the floor, holding a bottle of beer. Her eyes were not blurry like those of a drunk, but rather exceptionally clear.

    "Why can¡¯t I get drunk?"

    Hearing the door open, Lu Qingyi turned her neck to look at Li Xiyi and asked, a hint of a mocking smile playing on her lips.

    "Stop drinking, don¡¯t you know the state of your own body?"

    Li Xiyi snatched the beer bottle from Lu Qingyi¡¯s hands, scolding her harshly.

    It wasn¡¯t that Lu Qingyi couldn¡¯t drink, in fact, she could drink a lot, and no matter how much she drank, she would not get drunk. Instead, the more she drank, the more sober she became.

    However, the harm it did to her body was particularly severe, and the side effects would be significant later on.

    Lu Qingyi had been hospitalized due to alcohol before, but even she didn¡¯t know what her condition was, and the doctors were unable to diagnose her.

    Physician, heal thyself.

    "Xiyi, why can¡¯t I get drunk? Why can others drown their sorrows in alcohol, have a binge, get drunk, but I can¡¯t?"

    Lu Qingyi looked up at Li Xiyi, her voice full of self-mockery.

    Perhaps, she really was different.

    "Qingyi, please stop drinking, you shouldn¡¯t touch alcohol."

    Li Xiyi squatted down, clasping Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand.

    Lu Qingyi seemed fine for now, indeed the more she drank, the clearer she became, but who knew what would happen the next day?

    "It¡¯s okay, I¡¯m fine now, I just want to get drunk."

    Lu Qingyi slowly shook her head, reaching for another unopened beer with an unusually calm expression.

    She really wanted to get drunk. She had never experienced what being drunk felt like from childhood till now and really wished to experience it.

    "Have you thought about the consequences?"

    Li Xiyi snatched the beer from Lu Qingyi and hurled it onto the floor. The bottle shattered immediately, its contents spraying all over the place.

    Lu Qingyi wiped the splashed beer off her face, a faint cold smile curling up at the corner of her lips.

    What consequences?

    She hadn¡¯t thought about them, and she didn¡¯t want to.

    Slight pain didn¡¯t mean anything to her. The mere thought of Xu Boyan caused her heart to ache terribly.

    "Xu Boyan loves you very much."

    Li Xiyi said, sincerity shining in her eyes.

    Xu Boyan loved Lu Qingyi, and Lu Qingyi loved Xu Boyan too. What couldn¡¯t they resolve between them?

    They could reconcile with their enemies.

    Lu Qingyi curled her lips slightly, "I know."

    What saddened her the most right now was the fact that she had killed many of Xu Boyan¡¯s people, and she wondered if he would hold it against her.

    If they were simply enemies vying for interests, they could possibly reconcile.

    But the current situation was a bit different.

    "Got a cigarette?"

    Lu Qingyun felt extremely irritable deep inside. She felt her pockets, where there was only a lighter, no cigarettes.

    Probably from the last time, she had thrown away her cigarettes, but kept the lighter. Her pockets were now empty of cigarettes.

    Li Xiyi asked, "Where are your cigarettes?"

    She remembered that Lu Qingyi always carried cigarettes with her, though she rarely smoked. But, she never went without them.

    "I quit, didn¡¯t carry any. He said he would quit smoking with me."

    Lu Qingyi looked up at the ceiling, speaking slowly.

    Quitting smoking together was a promise between them.

    Li Xiyi: "..."

    Strangely enough, she felt like she had just been force-fed a dose of lovey-dovey display.

    "Give me a cigarette."

    Lu Qingyi extended her hand to Li Xiyi, her voice dull and indifferent.

    "You¡¯ve quit."

    Li Xiyi looked at Lu Qingyi, not handing over the cigarette.

    "I¡¯m annoyed."

    Lu Qingyi furrowed her brows, the expression on her face radiating frustration.

    "Here you go, but only one."

    Li Xiyi took out a cigarette from her pocket and handed it to Lu Qingyi, speaking in an indifferent tone.

    Just one, not any more.

    "Good."

    Lu Qingyi took the cigarette, put it in her mouth, and lit it with a lighter, shrouded in a veil of smoke.

    She took a puff, then slowly exhaled, the smoke spreading out, slightly choking.

    "I met Xu Boyan today."

    Li Xiyi was cleaning up empty beer bottles from the ground, casually sharing this as she did so.

    Her voice was very soft; she felt it was necessary to tell Lu Qingyi about the meeting.

    Lu Qingyi seemed as though she hadn¡¯t heard clearly; she closed her eyes, taking in the fleeting pleasure of the smoke, not answering Li Xiyi¡¯s statement.

    "I met Xu Boyan today."

    Li Xiyi heaved a gentle sigh, repeating her words as she looked at Lu Qingyi.

    "Why?"

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand, holding the cigarette froze instantly. She stiffly turned to look at Li Xiyi, her voice slightly trembled.

    Li Xiyi had gone to see Xu Boyan.

    In Lu Qingyi¡¯s mind, this phrase echoed repeatedly. She looked at Li Xiyi, her eyes lit up with expectation.

    Li Xiyi: "..."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s gaze - it was really hard to describe.

    "He sought me out."

    Li Xiyi pulled out a carton of beer bottles, placing the empty beer bottles one by one into the carton. Her voice was incredibly casual.

    "So, he sought you out..."

    Lu Qingyi looked at Li Xiyi, her eyes filled with confusion, interspersed with a faint sense of sadness.

    In any case, Lu Qingyi felt very disappointed.

    She knew that Xu Boyan had smoked a lot of cigarettes on the balcony; there were many extinguished cigarette butts on the balcony. She also knew that Xu Boyan had later gone out, but she did not expect that Xu Boyan went to find Li Xiyi.

    She hadn¡¯t anticipated that.

    "He asked about you. I didn¡¯t say anything." S§×arch* The N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Li Xiyi walked over, gently patting Lu Qingyi¡¯s shoulder and softly said.

    Lu Qingyi lowered her eyes, her expression one of evident disappointment. "Oh."

    Li Xiyi asked, "What do you plan to do?"

    Whether to speak or not, it all depends on Lu Qingyi¡¯s mentality and the result will be determined the moment she speaks.

    "Let¡¯s see how it goes. I¡¯m not too entangled yet, there might still be a way out."

    Lu Qingyi lightly laughed, her words portrayed a casual attitude, although her thoughts were otherwise.

    She had already been ensnared, and she wouldn¡¯t be able to break free. Her heart was really small; when it came to love, she could only accommodate one person.

    And that person was Xu Boyan.

    Xu Boyan loved her dearly, this Lu Qingyi was very sure about.

    However, love is love, everything else is everything else, the two things shouldn¡¯t be confused.

    She didn¡¯t know whether Xu Boyan valued love or the life of his fellow comrade more.

 Chapter 299Lu Qingyi in a Coma_1

    Chapter 299: 299Lu Qingyi in a Coma_1The next morning, Li Xiyi woke up early. She knocked on Lu Qingyi¡¯s door, but received no response. She called out several times, but still, there was no reply.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s sleep was never deep, and she often woke up early. Even if she hadn¡¯t gotten up yet, Lu Qingyi should have been awake by now.

    Li Xiyi tried to open the door, only to find that it was locked. She remembered that Lu Qingyi drank wine last night, and she became anxious.

    Could something have happened to Lu Qingyi?

    She fetched a piece of wire from her room, and managed to unlock the door after a few minutes.

    Inside the room, the bed was empty. Lu Qingyi was lying quietly on the floor, curled up in a ball, her face covered in a layer of thin sweat, and her expression was one of pain.

    "Qingyi."

    Li Xiyi squatted down and gently patted Lu Qingyi¡¯s face.

    Lu Qingyi did not respond.

    Li Xiyi knew this was bad and she quickly dialed 120. Lu Qingyi seemed to have fainted.

    The ambulance arrived quickly. Li Xiyi helped Lu Qingyi on board and she, herself, followed along.

    On the ambulance, the doctor was continuously examining Lu Qingyi but couldn¡¯t find any cause for her condition.

    "How did she faint?"

    The doctor asked Li Xiyi. There was limited equipment on the ambulance and it was hard to diagnose anything from a basic examination.

    Li Xiyi replied, "She drank."

    At the hospital, Lu Qingyi was quickly taken to the emergency room and Li Xiyi anxiously waited outside.

    She had no idea what would happen to Lu Qingyi this time.

    Leaning against the wall, she stared ahead, hoping that nothing serious had happened to Lu Qingyi.

    Then she thought of Xu Boyan.

    Li Xiyi suddenly remembered him and took out her phone to make a call. The call was quickly answered.

    "Qingyi is in the hospital."

    Li Xiyi simply stated, then gave the hospital¡¯s address before hanging up.

    As she disconnected the call, Li Xiyi was somewhat amazed by her own nerve for hanging up on Xu Boyan. She really did have guts.

    ¡ª¡ª

    When Xu Boyan arrived at the hospital, he only saw Li Xiyi leaning against a wall by herself. He looked in the direction of the emergency room, and his heart clenched.

    His kid was in the emergency room.

    As soon as he heard that Lu Qingyi was in the hospital, he rushed over. The journey that usually took thirty minutes was squeezed into just over ten by him.

    "What happened?"

    Xu Boyan was somewhat out of breath as he stared at Li Xiyi.

    The kid was perfectly fine yesterday, bouncing around. How did she end up in the emergency room today?

    "She drank last night."

    Li Xiyi lowered her eyelids and gradually spoke.

    Drank?

    Xu Boyan looked at Li Xiyi, confusion in his eyes.

    Lu Qingyi had told him before that she didn¡¯t drink. He had thought it was because she would pass out after a drink or that she was allergic to alcohol. Now it seemed that wasn¡¯t the case.

    If it was an alcohol allergy, she wouldn¡¯t have had a reaction only now.

    "Her hangovers are severe."

    Seeing that Xu Boyan still seemed confused, Li Xiyi added more information.

    She found Lu Qingyi¡¯s situation quite strange.

    "What symptoms does she have?"

    Xu Boyan looked calm but he was extremely worried.

    He was anxious for Lu Qingyi, extremely anxious.

    "They couldn¡¯t find out."

    Li Xiyi slowly shook her head. Lu Qingyi had experienced similar symptoms many times before. Every time she came to the hospital, no cause could be found and she would only receive palliative treatment.

    Xu Boyan didn¡¯t speak. He continued to stare at the door of the emergency room. Li Xiyi tightly clutched her hands and kept her eyes intently on the door.

    Finally, the door to the emergency room opened and Lu Qingyi was wheeled out. The attending physician slowly took off his mask.

    "Doctor, how is she?"

    Li Xiyi, clearly worried, pulled at the doctor¡¯s coat, her voice filled with anxiety.

    A nurse pushed Lu Qingyi into the ward. Lu Qingyi had her eyes tightly closed, her face somewhat pale, her lips very white. Her eyebrows were tightly drawn together as she lay quietly on the hospital bed.

    The attending physician slowly shook his head, "We couldn¡¯t find any cause, but her breathing is normal."

    The doctor also found this very strange. It was the first time he had encountered such a case. The patient¡¯s body seemed completely normal, but just from the look on her face, it was clear she was in pain.

    And she was still unconscious.

    Having been a doctor for many years, he had never seen such symptoms.

    "Doctor, can you prescribe some painkillers and give her a glucose injection?"

    Li Xiyi sighed softly and then spoke.

    The last time Lu Qingyi had fainted, she was treated the same way. No, it was how Lu Qingyi had asked to be treated.

    Although it wasn¡¯t a cure, it could at least alleviate her symptoms.

    The attending physician said, "..."

    Wasn¡¯t he the doctor?

    Why was he being instructed by a young girl?

    And why use painkillers? Why give her a glucose injection? There was no basis for it.

    What if any problems occurred? The hospital would have to bear the responsibility.

    "As a doctor, I cannot prescribe medication without a clear diagnosis."

    The attending physician slowly shook his head. He had a responsibility, he could not casually prescribe drugs without a clear diagnosis. What if an accident occurred?

    "If your hospital can find out the cause, I will write my name backward."

    Li Xiyi was already very upset, and these words from the doctor made her even more irritated.

    A small hospital like this could find out what Doctor L couldn¡¯t? Wasn¡¯t that a joke?

    "How can you talk like that as a young lady? If you don¡¯t trust our hospital, why are you here?"

    The attending physician was unhappy. He threw his mask on the ground and stomped on it twice. His glare at Li Xiyi was unfriendly.

    As a professional, he couldn¡¯t stand being talked to like that.

    "Your hospital is close."

    Xu Boyan slightly furrowed his eyebrows and his voice was cold.

    Certainly, this hospital was the closest to Sea View Villa. Otherwise, Li Xiyi would not have chosen it.

    The attending physician said, "...You can transfer to another hospital immediately."

    The doctor picked up his mask from the ground, pointed to the door and spoke, clearly very angry.

    "Master Xu, I¡¯m going to the pharmacy across the street to get her medication. I¡¯ll take Qingyi back to the villa. She doesn¡¯t like the smell of the hospital."

    Ignoring the chief physician, Li Xiyi turned her attention to Xu Boyan.

    She was too anxious just now and had mistakenly dialed 120. Knowing that the hospital would not be able to find out the cause of the fainting, she regretted it.

    "Okay."

    Xu Boyan hesitated a moment and then entered Lu Qingyi¡¯s ward.

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 Chapter 300 boyfriends should accompany their girlfriends_1

    Chapter 300: 300 boyfriends should accompany their girlfriends_1"Hey, are you guys really leaving? The patient is still unconscious. If anything happens to the patient after leaving this hospital, it¡¯s on you."

    The chief doctor had originally meant it as a warning, but seeing that Li Xiyi and Xu Boyan were really about to leave, he instantly became anxious.

    Compassion is essential to medicine, he still has his medical ethics, just a bit short-tempered.

    Xu Boyan didn¡¯t pay any attention to the chief doctor. He walked straight into the hospital room.

    Several nurses were gathered at the edge of Lu Qingyi¡¯s bed, chatting away about her condition.

    When they saw a handsome man walk in, stars appeared in their eyes and they all gave Xu Boyan lovesick looks.

    Xu Boyan removed the IV from Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand, lifted her around the waist, and the nurses just continued to stare in confusion.

    Not until they saw Xu Boyan stride out of the hospital room did they realize something was wrong.

    "Hey, handsome, what do you think you are doing?"

    "Ah, the patient is still unconscious."

    "The patient can only be discharged from the hospital once her condition stabilizes."

    "Um, could you put the patient back on the bed?"

    The nurses were trying to stop Xu Boyan, but they didn¡¯t know how to do it, so they could only follow him around, trying to dissuade him.

    Lu Qingyi is still unconscious and hasn¡¯t yet regained consciousness. What if anything happens to her once they leave the hospital?

    Xu Boyan ignored the nurses¡¯ comments. He gently held Lu Qingyi as though she were extremely frail.

    The Nurses: "..."

    Could it be that this handsome guy is deaf?

    "I¡¯ve bought the medicine, let¡¯s go."

    Li Xiyi had been waiting outside for a while and hadn¡¯t seen Xu Boyan come out, so she walked in.

    She lifted the bag of medicine, addressing Xu Boyan.

    Xu Boyan: "Hmm."

    "Hey, once you step out of the hospital, if anything happens, the hospital will not be responsible."

    The chief doctor caught up with them, calmly announcing.

    "There is no need."

    Without turning his head, Xu Boyan answered, then carried Lu Qingyi out of the hospital.

    "I¡¯ll drive."

    Xu Boyan had driven here, Li Xiyi extended her hand and said to him.

    Xu Boyan was taken aback for a moment, but immediately handed the car keys to Li Xiyi.

    In fact, he didn¡¯t like anyone else driving his car, especially women. But considering that Li Xiyi is Lu Qingyi¡¯s friend, he gave her the keys.

    Xu Boyan got in the back seat. He looked at Lu Qingyi¡¯s face, then reached out to gently touch it. Lu Qingyi had no reaction at all.

    Her breath was normal, except for the coma, everything else was as usual.

    "Qingyi used to have episodes like this, which is why she quit drinking later on."

    Glancing at Xu Boyan from the rearview mirror, Li Xiyi spoke gently.

    There was a time when Lu Qingyi was very troubled. She drank every day, though she never got drunk, she wanted to drink. Sear?h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Even when she was in pain the next day, she would continue to drink, torturing herself repeatedly.

    "She¡¯s different from us. We feel drunk when we drink, but Qingyi gets more sober the more she drinks. Then the next day, the hangover is unusually strong. In severe cases, it can lead to a coma. But as long as she gets through it, there won¡¯t be much of a problem. However, it does harm the body."

    Li Xiyi mentioned while driving, her voice low, and she sighed lightly.

    Xu Boyan kissed Lu Qingyi¡¯s face lightly and stayed silently looking at her.

    He failed to protect his girlfriend.

    When they reached the villa, Xu Boyan carried Lu Qingyi into the bedroom, fed her medication, and Li Xiyi personally hooked up an IV to give Lu Qingyi a glucose drip.

    "Actually, Qingyi had a very unfortunate childhood."

    In the living room, Li Xiyi and Xu Boyan sat facing each other. Li Xiyi held the remote control and began to speak slowly.

    "I know."

    Xu Boyan¡¯s eyes flickered slightly, his voice calm and indifferent.

    "So she¡¯s very strong-willed, and incredibly smart too. She has an amazing memory, and she learns things very fast. Even at a young age, she¡¯s accomplished more than most adults."

    Li Xiyi leaned against the couch and spoke slowly.

    She had tried to reveal Lu Qingyi¡¯s identity several times, but she kept stopping herself. It was better for Qingyi to do it herself.

    Xu Boyan remained silent.

    He knew that his girlfriend was remarkable.

    "Squeak."

    The door to the room was suddenly opened, and Lu Qingyi, barefoot and pale-faced, appeared in front of Li Xiyi and Xu Boyan.

    When her eyes landed on Xu Boyan, she seemed slightly taken aback.

    "The floor¡¯s cold."

    Xu Boyan walked over and immediately scooped up Lu Qingyi. His voice was soft and full of tenderness.

    The floor was cold and the kid was still a little unwell. How could she walk around barefoot?

    "You... how are you here?"

    Lu Qingyi bit her lip tightly, looking at Xu Boyan as she asked softly.

    "A boyfriend should be with his girlfriend."

    Xu Boyan placed Lu Qingyi on the sofa, gently rubbing her head, speaking softly.

    Li Xiyi: "..."

    Indeed, she felt like she had just received a mouthful of affectionate energy.

    Perhaps, she shouldn¡¯t be here at all. She didn¡¯t deserve it.

    Lu Qingyi kept her head down, remaining silent. Maybe she didn¡¯t know what to say.

    Ever since she learned of Xu Boyan¡¯s secret identity, she felt a sense of hesitation every time she faced him.

    She had indeed mentioned in the past that she was at odds with Falcon¡¯s boss and wanted to kill him.

    But that was before she knew that Xu Boyan was Falcon¡¯s boss. If you discuss hatred, Xu Boyan should hate her more.-

    After all, Xu Boyan only imprisoned her, but she has killed many of Xu Boyan¡¯s people.

    "Promise me, you won¡¯t drink anymore, okay?"

    Xu Boyan chuckled lightly and ruffled Qingyi¡¯s hair.

    "Also, no smoking."

    In the end, Xu Boyan added.

    Smoking is harmful to health, it does no good to the body.

    "You smoked a lot."

    Lu Qingyi took a deep breath and said while looking at Xu Boyan.

    The balcony was filled with cigarette butts, probably about ten or so. That¡¯s what Xu Boyan had smoked in a day.

    "Next time, let¡¯s quit together, okay?"

    Xu Boyan stammered for a moment, his voice soft with a hint of placation, as though coaxing a child.

    He forgot to clear the cigarette butts from the balcony, and the kid actually saw them.

    "Alright."

    Lu Qingyi nodded.

    Li Xiyi: "..."

    This affection was indeed served in an exceptionally large bowl. She suddenly felt like she was an exceptionally big light bulb.

    "Does it still hurt?"

    Xu Boyan reached out and touched Lu Qingyi¡¯s cheek.

    Her complexion was still somewhat pale, her lips also pale.

    "It doesn¡¯t hurt anymore."

    Lu Qingyi shook her head. In fact, she had fainted from the pain before, and now that she was awake, there was only a slight sensation left which she could endure.

 Chapter 301 Shadow should not be Kind_1

    Chapter 301: 301 Shadow should not be Kind_1"I¡¯ll make you breakfast. Sit quietly and don¡¯t walk around barefoot. I¡¯ll get your shoes now."

    Xu Boyan gently rubbed Lu Qingyi¡¯s head and slowly began speaking.

    The floor was tiled and chilly.

    "Qingyi, don¡¯t you want to cherish these moments of happiness?"

    Li Xiyi looked at Xu Boyan¡¯s receding figure, then at Lu Qingyi, and slowly started speaking.

    Xu Boyan treated Lu Qingyi exceptionally well, to the point that it made her envious.

    In such a vast world, the chance of finding a man you love, and who loves you back, is very slim.

    And to find someone like Xu Boyan, who¡¯s cold to outsiders but gentle to his loved ones, is even rarer.

    There¡¯s no denying how well Xu Boyan treats Lu Qingyi. She couldn¡¯t find fault with him whatsoever.

    "Yes, I want to be with him for life."

    Lu Qingyi slightly lifted the corners of her lips. The smile on her lips was incredibly tender.

    Because she desired it, she was afraid.

    If she didn¡¯t love him so deeply, she wouldn¡¯t be so conflicted. If it ended, it ended. There¡¯s no big deal.

    It¡¯s precisely because she loved him too much that she felt extremely conflicted, scared of Xu Boyan¡¯s rejection. She wouldn¡¯t be able to bear even one harsh word.

    Li Xiyi gently patted Lu Qingyi¡¯s shoulder, letting out a soft sigh.

    She couldn¡¯t meddle in the matter between Xu Boyan and Lu Qingyi.

    "Arrange a meeting for me with Falcon again."

    Lu Qingyi closed her eyes and quietly started speaking.

    She may genuinely not be able to say it out loud herself, but she could create an opportunity so Xu Boyan would know.

    She had no idea what Xu Boyan¡¯s choice would be.

    "Little lady, remember to wear your shoes. I¡¯m going to cook for you."

    Xu Boyan brought Lu Qingyi¡¯s shoes and put them next to her feet, slowly starting to speak.

    After placing the shoes down, Xu Boyan put on an apron and walked into the kitchen to cook for Lu Qingyi.

    "A man who¡¯s willing to cook for his girl, his level of love goes without saying."

    Li Xiyi lightly put her hand on Lu Qingyi¡¯s shoulder and slowly began to speak.

    In this day and age, successful men put their heart and soul into their business. Who would care about the trivial matters at home?

    Which of these men doesn¡¯t lie on the couch or bed the moment they get home, waiting for their wives to cook for them?

    A wealthy man like Xu Boyan, personally cooking for Lu Qingyi, is a sign of profound love.

    Lu Qingyi kept silent, her head lowered to look at the pair of shoes under the sofa.

    "It will be arranged."

    Li Xiyi again gently patted Lu Qingyi¡¯s shoulder.

    She probably understood what Lu Qingyi was thinking now.

    Xu Boyan quickly prepared the food. He personally served the dishes that Lu Qingyi liked.

    "You eat too."

    Xu Boyan glanced at Li Xiyi and said.

    Being invited over for a meal by a respected man like Xu Boyan, Li Xiyi was quite flatted.

    "No need."

    Li Xiyi waved her hand. Lu Qingyi loved vegetables, and she was quite the opposite, a lover of meat.

    She certainly couldn¡¯t tell Xu Boyan directly that she liked meat and hated vegetables, so she wouldn¡¯t eat, could she?

    She wouldn¡¯t push her luck. After all, being offered a meal cooked by Xu Boyan was not an ordinary thing.

    "I¡¯m not hungry, you both go ahead and eat."

    Li Xiyi added another sentence.

    Blimey, when Xu Boyan and Lu Qingyi dined together, she¡¯d be nothing more than an unwelcome additional guest. It would be better for her to sit in the living room and watch TV.

    ¡ª

    A few days later, at the dock.

    Xu Boyan arrived early in the morning. His hands stuffed in his pockets, a faint smile on his lips, and Falcon¡¯s men stood behind him.

    Opposite Xu Boyan, Lu Qingyi stood alone, dressed in black, wearing a mask and a duck cap, with the brim lowered slightly.

    "Alone?"

    Xu Boyan took his hands out of his pockets, raised an eyebrow, and looked at Lu Qingyi or, more accurately, at Xingying¡¯s leader.

    He¡¯d heard that Xingying¡¯s people were transporting a batch of firearms. He planned to come over and intercept them.

    But he didn¡¯t expect to see Lu Qingyi alone at the dock, not a single person from XingYing.

    "I¡¯m enough to transport the firearms."

    Lu Qingyi adjusted her cap a little and her voice was cold.

    Xu Boyan raised an eyebrow, "Oh, really?"

    The leader of Xingying sure talked big.

    "Why evacuate people before bombing a building?"

    Xu Boyan fixed his gaze on the person in front of him, voicing the doubt in his heart.

    Based on Lu Qingyi¡¯s past behavior, she definitely wouldn¡¯t have evacuated the crowd.

    Oh, no.

    He should say that he wouldn¡¯t blow up a building simply for the sake of revenge. He would bomb their base or other significant places.

    Just blowing up an empty building, this was not like the style of XingYing¡¯s leader.

    Xu Boyan started to suspect whether the person in front of him was an impostor.

    Lu Qingyi: "No reason."

    "I suspect you¡¯re a fake."

    Suddenly, Xu Boyan pulled out a gun from his waist and pointed it directly at Lu Qingyi¡¯s forehead. His voice was cold.

    XingYing¡¯s leader had already killed many of his subordinates. He was not a kind person to begin with. However, the events of the last time seemed like something a kind person would do.

    Only to spite him a bit.

    However, those revenges were nothing in his eyes. He wasn¡¯t hurt or itchy, and he didn¡¯t feel anything at all.

    Sometimes having a lot of money is indeed a good thing. He didn¡¯t care about small money at all, just a drop in the bucket.

    "Reason."

    Lu Qingyi suddenly looked at Xu Boyan as if seeing clear for the first time. She pulled up the brim of her cap, revealing her clear eyes.

    Why would Xu Boyan suspect her?

    "Xingying¡¯s leader shouldn¡¯t be kind."

    Xu Boyan¡¯s voice was cold as he stared into Lu Qingyi¡¯s clear eyes. The more he looked, the more familiar the eyes seemed.

    In Xu Boyan¡¯s understanding, Xingying¡¯s leader shouldn¡¯t be kind. Because for all the years he¡¯s known him, he¡¯s never shown kindness.

    A person would either experience something and become kind or the person is not the person they presumed to be.

    Xingying¡¯s leader should not be kind.

    Xu Boyan¡¯s words were like a curse. Lu Qingyi looked at him in shock, gently biting her lower lip.

    So, in Xu Boyan¡¯s eyes, her identity as Xingying¡¯s leader was that negative. S§×arch* The n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Lu Qingyi clenched her fist tightly and took a deep breath. She wanted to break the plan she had decided earlier.

    She wanted to hide her identity from Xu Boyan forever.

    There were so many people in the world, not many knew of her identity. Those who did, were all people she could trust.

    As long as she didn¡¯t reveal it, and those people didn¡¯t let it slip, and she stayed away from Xingying¡¯s activities, then she could truly keep it a secret from Xu Boyan forever.

 Chapter 302 knows the identity_1

    Chapter 302: 302 knows the identity_1She admitted, she wanted to retreat. All along, everyone had said she was especially strong, especially rational, especially indifferent.

    But now, in front of Xu Boyan, she was helpless.

    Xu Boyan had been staring into Lu Qingyi¡¯s eyes, and the more he looked, the more he found those eyes incredibly familiar.

    They looked just like the eyes of the child at home.

    Child?

    Xu Boyan¡¯s "heart" suddenly skipped a beat.

    He asked, "Can you take off your mask and hat?"

    He was quite curious.

    Lu Qingyi pushed down her hat a bit, and coldly replied, "No."

    She was struggling inside. If she took off her hat, her identity would be exposed to Xu Boyan and everything would come to a conclusion.

    But she was scared now.

    "Your eyes are beautiful."

    Xu Boyan slowly put the gun in his pocket, and slowly spoke.

    They really were beautiful, just as beautiful as Lu Qingyi¡¯s eyes.

    "Mr. Xu is joking."

    Lu Qingyi pulled her hat down, speaking coldly again, but her heart skipped a beat.

    Did Xu Boyan notice something?

    Boyan¡¯s lips curved slightly upwards, suddenly missing the child at home. He slowly took out his phone from his pocket and dialed Lu Qingyi¡¯s number.

    A few seconds later, a melodious ringtone came from Lu Qingyi¡¯s direction. Seeing the incoming call on her phone, she hurriedly hung up.

    Xu Boyan looked up, his gaze deeply meaningful as he looked in Lu Qingyi¡¯s direction. Seeing the call end, his brow furrowed slightly.

    With Lu Qingyi¡¯s phone, there was never a missed call or instant answer, let alone a situation where his call was cut off.

    He dialed a different number, which was also hung up. Coincidentally, the head of Xingying¡¯s phone rang as well.

    A coincidence?

    Xu Boyan frowned lightly, finding it hard to believe.

    He made a third call, and the result was the same.

    Really a coincidence?

    "Child?"

    Xu Boyan took a step towards Lu Qingyi and slowly asked.

    Lu Qingyi instinctively stepped back. "What?"

    She thought to herself, ¡¯Damn it¡¯, had Xu Boyan discovered the truth?

    "Lu Qingyi."

    Xu Boyan¡¯s steps got closer. This time he called out her full name. His words were full of certainty.

    If this person in front of him was Lu Qingyi, her strange behavior these past few days would be easily explained.

    "I don¡¯t know."

    Lu Qingyi shook her head, taking a few steps back.

    She didn¡¯t want to admit it, or was it more accurate to say she didn¡¯t dare admit it?

    "Why not admit it?" Sear?h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Looking at Lu Qingyi, Xu Boyan appeared calm and resolute.

    Those eyes, and the three terminated calls, they all pointed to the fact that Xingying¡¯s boss was Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi pulled her hat down and remained silent.

    Xu Boyan stepped forward, Lu Qingyi stepped back.

    The members of Falcon were very confused.

    Xu Boyan raised his hand and easily removed Lu Qingyi¡¯s hat, her flowing hair revealing itself like a waterfall.

    Lu Qingyi looked at Xu Boyan with wide eyes, her clear, moist eyes glistened with tears.

    She didn¡¯t resist. If she didn¡¯t want to, Xu Boyan would never have unveiled her hat so easily.

    The members of Falcon¡¯s widened their eyes at the scene before them. This originally arrogant "man" turned out to be a genuine woman.

    "What are you crying for, hm?"

    Dr. Xu raised his hand and gently wiped the tears from the corners of Lu Qingyi¡¯s eyes, very lightly and carefully, as if wiping a treasure.

    Listening to Xu Boyan¡¯s gentle words, Lu Qingyi suddenly felt a strong urge to cry.

    Xu Boyan sighed lightly. He gently rubbed Lu Qingyi¡¯s head. When he found out Lu Qingyi was Xingying¡¯s boss, he was admittedly quite angry.

    But when he saw Lu Qingyi¡¯s face, all his anger dissipated. He just couldn¡¯t get mad at Lu Qingyi.

    "Honey, don¡¯t cry, all right?"

    Xu Boyan hugged Lu Qingyi. His voice was soft, filled with tenderness, just like before.

    He couldn¡¯t help it. When it came to Lu Qingyi, all he could do was spoil her.

    "Aren¡¯t you mad at me?"

    Lu Qingyi held Xu Boyan in return. Her voice was soft.

    The members of Falcon: "..."

    What¡¯s going on now?

    "I told you that I will never get angry with you and that I will be good to you for the rest of my life."

    Xu Boyan sighed softly. He rubbed Lu Qingyi¡¯s head and spoke in a spoiling manner.

    So what if Lu Qingyi turned out to be Xingying¡¯s boss? He was still going to pamper her.

    "Xu Boyan, you¡¯re really good."

    Lu Qingyi buried her face deeply in Xu Boyan¡¯s chest. She sniffed and spoke.

    She thought that Xu Boyan would...

    "Silly girl, tell me if you have any problems in the future. Don¡¯t overthink things all by yourself, okay?"

    Xu Boyan gently rubbed Lu Qingyi¡¯s head. His voice was soft and filled with tenderness.

    All of Lu Qingyi¡¯s actions over the past few days were now easily explained. So it was because she knew that he was Falcon¡¯s boss.

    Lu Qingyi gently nodded her head: "Okay."

    "Sweetie, stop crying. You look like a little crybaby."

    Xu Boyan gently wiped Lu Qingyi¡¯s face. His voice was soft, with a slight upward inflection.

    The child looked unpleasant when crying. It was always better when she was smiling.

    "Can you smile more? Our child looks the best when she smiles."

    Xu Boyan said, gently coaxing Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi nodded her head: "Okay."

    The members of Falcon: "..."

    What happened to the cold and detached boss? Why is he being so gentle now?

    Why would their boss be so gentle to a woman? And who is this woman?

    What happened to Xingying¡¯s boss? How did she become a woman now?

    "You all can go back now."

    Xu Boyan, his arm around Lu Qingyi¡¯s shoulder, turned back and said to the other members of Falcon.

    The members of Falcon looked at each other, not daring to ask any questions, and orderly left.

    "Why is it you?"

    Lu Qingyi watched as Falcon¡¯s members left. She took a deep breath and looked at Xu Boyan to ask.

    This was a question she wanted to ask the first time she found out that Xu Boyan was Falcon¡¯s boss.

    Why was it Xu Boyan?

    "God didn¡¯t want us to be enemies."

    Xu Boyan chuckled lightly, slowly speaking.

    He felt grateful that he hadn¡¯t shot Lu Qingyi earlier. He was certain that if he had pulled the trigger, Lu Qingyi might not have even dodged.

    Why did it turn out that Xingying¡¯s boss and Falcon¡¯s boss were the two of them?

 Chapter 303 Xu Boyan: I Learn by Myself_1

    Chapter 303: 303 Xu Boyan: I Learn by Myself_1Dr. Xu also wanted to know the answer to this question. It seemed like the heavens did enjoy playing jokes.

    Fortunately, they discovered each other¡¯s identities in time. Otherwise, it would have been terrible if any misunderstandings arose.

    "About the past..."

    Lu Qingyi looked at Xu Boyan with wide eyes.

    "None of them was as important as you."

    Xu Boyan tenderly caressed Lu Qingyi¡¯s hair, his voice especially gentle.

    He had no energy to hold any resentment against Lu Qingyi. Instead, he just wished he had more time to spoil her.

    The place Lu Qingyi occupied in his heart was really significant; no one could replace it.

    "Xu Boyan..."

    Lu Qingyi looked at Xu Boyan. For a moment, she was at a loss for words, her speech becoming somewhat garbled.

    "Don¡¯t think too much, okay?"

    Xu Boyan leaned down and kissed Lu Qingyi¡¯s face as he said this.

    Though Lu Qingyi might appear cold on the outside, she was actually very sentimental and prone to overthinking, especially about things she cared about.

    "Okay."

    Lu Qingyi nodded her head, looking like a well-behaved little angel.

    "Let¡¯s go home."

    Xu Boyan said, taking Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand, a slight smile on his lips.

    "I worried for nothing."

    Li Xiyi pat her chest as she walked out of a corner, letting out a long sigh of relief.

    She was quite worried, so she had followed them.

    "You guys chat; I¡¯ll leave first."

    Li Xiyi glanced at Xu Boyan and Lu Qingyi¡¯s joined hands. After saying this, she slipped away.

    She certainly didn¡¯t want to be a third wheel.

    As Li Xiyi was leaving, with her back to Lu Qingyi and Xu Boyan, the smile on her face disappeared, leaving only a bitter smile.

    The sight of Xu Boyan¡¯s and Lu Qingyi¡¯s hands clasped together hurt her eyes.

    She remembered that once upon a time, there was someone who would hold her hand tightly, but sadly, he would never hold her hand again.

    Seeing other people¡¯s sweet love, Li Xiyi felt incredibly bitter.

    Perhaps she was destined to not have happiness.

    "Xiyi."

    Lu Qingyi called out to Li Xiyi, her voice very soft.

    Li Xiyi halted her steps. She didn¡¯t turn around but just waved back at Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi fell silent, not saying anything else. She understood Li Xiyi¡¯s feelings.

    Li Xiyi liked to flirt with those men, but she didn¡¯t love any of them. She was just looking for a momentary thrill and trying to mask her sadness.

    "Xu Boyan, I am glad that you are the right one for me".

    Lu Qingyi raised her eyes to look at Xu Boyan. A sweet smile rose to her lips.

    "So are you."

    Xu Boyan draped his arm around Lu Qingyi¡¯s shoulders. His smile was also especially warm.

    ¡ª¡ª

    After their true identities were revealed, the relationship between Lu Qingyi and Xu Boyan deepened even further.

    Perhaps their identities alone are enough to pit them against each other.

    "My dear, how are you so brilliant?"

    Xu Boyan was sitting on the sofa with Lu Qingyi against his shoulder. She was watching a television drama while eating popcorn.

    Xu Boyan gently rubbed Lu Qingyi¡¯s head as he spoke softly.

    Lu Qingyi was indeed exceptional for her age.

    "You¡¯re not bad either."

    Lu Qingyi fed Xu Boyan a piece of popcorn and giggled.

    "Later, accompany me to see my brother at Hadrick."

    After a brief pause, Lu Qingyi spoke again.

    Even though she knew that she and Lu Jiahao had no blood relationship, she still considered him her brother.

    Subconsciously, Lu Jiahao was her real brother, a person she cared about.

    Xu Boyan nodded: "Okay."

    He would never refuse anything that Lu Qingyi asked for.

    When the two of them arrived at Hardrick, it was just in time for the break, and the playground was bustling with activity.

    "Lu Jiahao, Lu Jiahao, Lu Jiahao."

    "Ah! He made the shot, so handsome."

    "My God, he¡¯s just too handsome."

    "..."

    The cheers for Lu Jiahao were deafening.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s lips lifted into a slight smile.

    "Your brother is very popular," Xu Boyan said, his arm around Lu Qingyi¡¯s shoulders tightened, a faint smile on his face.

    Like Lu Qingyi, Lu Jiahao was also very popular.

    "Of course."

    Speaking about her brother, Lu Jiahao, Lu Qingyi seemed somewhat delighted. Because she considered Lu Jiahao a close friend, she naturally felt proud of his popularity.

    Xu Boyan: "My little friend is very confident."

    "Wow, is that couple from our school?"

    "I swear, they are such a breathtaking pair."

    "That guy is so handsome and his smile is so gentle. Oh, my God, I¡¯m about to fall for him."

    "How can someone be so handsome? He¡¯s even more handsome than Lu Jiahao."

    "Such a handsome man, he can¡¯t be from our school, right? How come I¡¯ve never seen him before?"

    "..."

    A few girls walking hand in hand were whispering to each other as they looked at Xu Boyan and Lu Qingyi.

    The main point was that the pair was too attractive, Xu Boyan being a genuine handsome man.

    The combination of a handsome man and a beautiful woman always attracted attention.

    "You seem to be very popular as well."

    Lu Qingyi poked Xu Boyan¡¯s waist with her hand, her lips pursed as she expressed her discontent.

    "I don¡¯t want to be popular among others; I only want to be popular with you."

    Xu Boyan chuckled, caressing Lu Qingyi¡¯s head as he spoke, his voice filled with admiration.

    "Your flirting skills must be maxed out. Where did you learn them?" Lu Qingyi gave Xu Boyan an interrogating look.

    Xu Boyan, who used to be so cold, now said things that were touching and pleasing, as if it was all too easy for him. sea??h th§× ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "I¡¯m self-taught."

    Xu Boyan rippled with laughter.

    Yes, he was indeed self-taught.

    After meeting Lu Qingyi, many things he was unwilling to do or say before, he now did and said for her willingly.

    Once a man meets a woman he likes, many things become natural.

    Lu Qingyi pursed her lips, looking straight at Xu Boyan.

    "Once I met you, many things became easy."

    Slowly, they moved towards the basketball court, Xu Boyan¡¯s voice soft and warm.

    "Sweet talker."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s face was lit up with a sweet and blissful smile.

    Happiness might be as simple as that.

    "How did you guys get here?"

    Gu Yansi came out of the crowd. When he turned around, he saw Lu Qingyi and Xu Boyan, and he paused momentarily.

    Upon finding out that Lu Jiahao was, in fact, his biological brother, Gu Yansi had maintained a good relationship with him, and they always kept in touch.

    Men usually have a straightforward camaraderie, especially those who share a blood relation.

 Chapter 304: Go to see Lu Jiahao_1 on bus 304

    Chapter 304: Go to see Lu Jiahao_1 on bus 304Gu Yansi and Lu Jiahao actually shared many interests, and they had great conversations.

    "We came to see Jiahao."

    Lu Qingyi admitted. In front of Gu Yansi, Lu Qingyi felt awkward when introducing herself as "the younger brother" and didn¡¯t know how to start the conversation.

    "Ahao is playing basketball inside, I¡¯ll go get him."

    Gu Yansi nodded and did not ask anything else. He soon immersed himself in the crowd and brought out Lu Jiahao.

    It was just the time for a break in the game. Lu Jiahao was drinking some water, and Gu Yansi immediately called him out.

    "Sister..."

    Seeing Lu Qingyi, Lu Jiahao¡¯s face beamed with a brilliant, sunlit, healing smile.

    "You¡¯ve gotten tanned, and you¡¯ve lost weight."

    Lu Qingyi stepped forward and gently touched Lu Jiahao¡¯s cheek, her smile was tender.

    The kind of smile that came from a loving sister.

    After a while, Lu Jiahao¡¯s wheat-colored skin had darkened a bit, and he had lost a lot of weight.

    His energy was still as high as ever, and his smile still healing.

    He had changed, yet, he hadn¡¯t.

    "Sister, you¡¯re not fat either."

    Lu Jiahao scratched his head awkwardly and slowly replied.

    Lu Qingyi had also lost some weight, and her complexion was somewhat pale, lacking color.

    Xu Boyan automatically stepped back, creating some space for Lu Qingyi and Lu Jiahao to talk. S~ea??h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Lu Qingyi just smiled without saying a word. She, of course, knew that she had lost weight in the past few days.

    It was difficult for her to gain weight while she could lose it rapidly, probably due to her constitution.

    "Sister, here is your card."

    Lu Jiahao took out a black card from his pocket and handed it to Lu Qingyi, speaking slowly.

    He had used it once and never again. Ever since he found out that Lu Qingyi was not his biological sister, he did not dare to touch the card.

    He had no reason to use the card because the card was not his.

    Lu Qingyi was not his biological sister, so he didn¡¯t feel justified in using her card anymore.

    "It¡¯s yours."

    Lu Qingyi gently frowned, her gaze at Lu Jiahao slightly displeased.

    Giving back her card?

    What did he mean by that?

    Was he trying to break off their relationship?

    "Sister, this is your card."

    Lu Jiahao emphasized his point and bit his lip, not knowing what to say.

    "Lu Jiahao, are you trying to break off our relationship?"

    Lu Qingyi frowned, her voice a little cold.

    If he¡¯s now returning her card, does it mean he wants to sever ties with her?

    Just because she wasn¡¯t the biological daughter of Lu Yao and Yao Meishu, and not his biological sister.

    "Sister, I¡¯m not. No matter what, you¡¯re my real sister in my heart, the closest one."

    Lu Jiahao¡¯s head shook like a rattle drum as he explained anxiously.

    He didn¡¯t mean that at all. He just didn¡¯t feel like he should use the card, not that he didn¡¯t want to acknowledge Lu Qingyi.

    "If you still consider me as your sister, then keep the card."

    Lu Qingyi took the card from Lu Jiahao¡¯s hand and put it in the pocket of his jacket, and slowly spoke,

    She never took back things she had given.

    "Don¡¯t think about saving it, use it, understand?"

    Lu Qingyi gently rubbed Lu Jiahao¡¯s cheek and spoke very seriously.

    The difference between using the card and not using it was very pronounced. She gave the card to Lu Jiahao so that he could use it. If he didn¡¯t, she¡¯d rather not have given it.

    "Okay."

    Lu Jiahao glanced at Lu Qingyi, then at Xu Boyan, and gave a nod.

    He was frightened the most by the thought that Xu Boyan might disapprove.

    As a man, Lu Jiahao was very aware that Xu Boyan was a man with a strong possessiveness.

    "Sister, Principal Lun keeps saying that he can¡¯t get in touch with you."

    Lu Jiahao patted his forehead and said, Lun Boyan always liked to come and look for her lately, complaining that he couldn¡¯t get in touch with Lu Qingyi and asking for his help.

    He also tried calling Lu Qingyi, but couldn¡¯t get through and hence gave up. He had thought that Lu Qingyi, knowing that they were not biological siblings, didn¡¯t want to have anything to do with him.

    He was scared, but now he knew that wasn¡¯t true, so he felt relieved.

    "What does that old guy want with me?"

    Lu Qingyi clicked her tongue. Her tone was somewhat cold, with a hint of impatience.

    Calling Lun Boyan an "old guy", she showed no trace of respect.

    Gu Yansi looked at Lu Qingyi, somewhat perplexed. After all, for many, Lun Boyan was a person who deserved respect. Yet, Lu Qingyi appeared particularly disdainful and irritated.

    Lu Jiahao shook his head and said, "The principal didn¡¯t say."

    Lun Boyan just mentioned that he wanted to find Lu Qingyi, but he didn¡¯t specify why he wanted to find Lu Qingyi.

    "Oh, tell him I¡¯m very busy."

    Lu Qingyi nodded and spoke.

    She was at Hardrick, and Lun Boyan was the principal of Hardrick. Meeting the principal would just take a few minutes, yet Lu Qingyi showed no interest.

    Gu Yansi was quite curious about who exactly Lu Qingyi was. He only knew that Lu Qingyi was very capable, nothing more.

    Lu Jiahao: "..."

    Indeed, as a renowned professor at Hardrick, Lu Qingyi was not ordinary, to the point that she didn¡¯t even take the principal seriously.

    Within a school, regardless of how famous a teacher or a professor is, they still need to be respectful to the principal, at least outwardly.

    After all, the principal is their superior, and it¡¯s rare for a teacher or a professor to disregard the principal to this extent, to the point of neglecting him outright.

    Lu Qingyi was one of them.

    "Sister, you¡¯re at Hardrick now, you just need to walk straight for 500 meters and take a turn to get to the principal¡¯s office."

    Lu Jiahao reminded, looking in the direction of the principal¡¯s office.

    Because of Lun Boyan¡¯s mobility issues, he had moved his office to the first floor. This way, he wouldn¡¯t have to climb the stairs. Although there were elevators, Lun Boyan found them suffocating and avoided them.

    "That¡¯s pretty far."

    Lu Qingyi put her hands in her pockets and slowly spoke,

    Of course, she knew where the principal¡¯s office was. She even knew where the key to the principal¡¯s office was kept and could open the door of the principal¡¯s office without needing the key...

    meters was a short distance, not far at all.

    But to Lu Qingyi, who had no desire to go, it was claimed as far.

    She came to see Lu Jiahao, not Lun Boyan. So, she had no intention of seeking out Lun Boyan now.

    Lu Jiahao: "..."

    Far?

    Really? It¡¯s only a tiny distance.

 Chapter 305: Open Principalâ€™s Office 305_1

    Chapter 305: Open Principal¡¯s Office 305_1Gu Yansi gave Lu Qingyi a meaningful look.

    A soft smile curled on the corner of Xu Boyan¡¯s lips, indeed kids are so adorable.

    "Why don¡¯t you go check it out, sis? What if the principal has urgent matters for you?"

    Lu Jiahao lightly bit his lip as he suggested.

    "He¡¯s not in his office."

    Lu Qingyi casually responded.

    Lun Boyan¡¯s real office wasn¡¯t there; that place was only used for ordinary administrative work.

    With the basketball court more than five hundred meters away, the noise was certainly deafening. Would Lun Boyan, who loved his peace and quiet, choose such a place for his office?

    The answer was obviously no.

    "Ah, sis, how do you know that?"

    Lu Jiahao was totally bewildered.

    Gu Yansi looked at Lu Qingyi weirdly, but he kept his silence.

    Lu Qingyi: "I guessed."

    Holding onto Xu Boyan¡¯s hand, Lu Qingyi gestured towards the front, "Let¡¯s go."

    She gestured for Lu Jiahao to follow.

    "All right." Lu Jiahao trotted along, pulling Gu Yansi with him.

    "Bro, my sis is amazing."

    Lu Jiahao signaled a thumbs-up towards Lu Qingyi¡¯s retreating figure, an expression of pride on his face.

    Lu Qingyi was truly exceptional.

    When speaking to Gu Yansi, Lu Jiahao¡¯s pet name for him was given willingly. Gu Yansi was better than him in many aspects. Their personalities also meshed well, and there was the matter of blood relations too.

    "I know she¡¯s wonderful."

    Gu Yansi nodded in agreement. Of course, he knew how remarkable Lu Qingyi was. His ability to study medicine at Hardwick Academy was all thanks to Lu Qingyi.

    Indeed, the door of the principal¡¯s office was locked firmly. Lun Boyan was not in there.

    Lu Jiahao: "Sis, your guess was spot on."

    "How are the studies coming along?"

    Lu Qingyi suddenly turned her head towards Gu Yansi, asking about his progress.

    She knew that Gu Yansi came over every Sunday, but she had no idea about the state of his studies.

    It probably wasn¡¯t too bad.

    Gu Yansi¡¯s response came off rather cold: "I¡¯m getting the hang of it."

    "Keep at it. Let me get you some resources."

    Lu Qingyi nodded, pulling a key out from a flower bed, and with ease, she unlocked the principal¡¯s office.

    Xu Boyan: "..."

    Lu Jiahao: "..."

    Gu Yansi: "..."

    Could it be possible that Lu Qingyi even knew where the key was?

    After unlocking the door, Lu Qingyi placed the key back, a light smile curling on her lips.

    In reality, she preferred picking locks with a wire but since Xu Boyan was present, she wanted to leave him with a good impression.

    A girl who can pick locks doesn¡¯t sound too good, after all.

    "Sis, you knew where the key was?"

    Lu Jiahao looked at Lu Qingyi, somewhat skeptical and amazed.

    Most documents in the principal¡¯s office were confidential. It was astonishing that Lu Qingyi knew where the key to the office was.

    Was it possible that Lun Boyan was not cautious around Lu Qingyi at all?

    If Lun Boyan were there, he certainly would have replied: do you think a key can stop Lu Qingyi?

    Of course not, Lu Qingyi knew how to pick locks! She knew how to pick locks!!!

    Everything could be guarded against, except for Lu Qingyi.

    Of course, there was no need to guard against Lu Qingyi because she had no interest in his things. You could even say she disdained them.

    Lu Qingyi arched a brow, "Surprising?"

    She walked in as if she was on familiar grounds, like she had been there a lot.

    Gu Yansi took a deep breath, his curiosity about Lu Qingyi growing even more.

    Lu Jiahao followed closely, taking cautious steps.

    Xu Boyan leaned against the door, glancing at his phone, rapidly typing something on his keyboard. He refrained from entering.

    "Sis, you..." Lu Jiahao walked in to see Lu Qingyi opening the drawers. Blinking in disbelief, he stared at Lu Qingyi.

    Really? Not just stepping in, but also rummaging through the drawers?

    Even though Lu Qingyi was the renowned professor Lu of Hardwick Academy, it still seemed somewhat improper, right?

    Gu Yansi: "..."

    He was silent, watching Lu Qingyi¡¯s actions.

    Xu Boyan was completely absorbed in his phone, seemingly oblivious to everything around him.

    "Take this document. Read and memorize it as much as possible. It¡¯ll be helpful."

    Lu Qingyi swiftly pulled out a document from the drawer and handed it nonchalantly to Gu Yansi.

    It felt as if she was digging through her own things and gave something to someone else. There wasn¡¯t even a hint of guilt that usually accompanies taking someone else¡¯s things.

    Gu Yansi: "..."

    He stared silently at Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand, unsure of whether to take it or not. He was torn.

    Lu Qingyi raised an eyebrow, "Afraid to take it?"

    It made sense; this wasn¡¯t her office, she wasn¡¯t Lun Boyan; the document wasn¡¯t hers either. Gu Yansi¡¯s hesitation was understandable.

    "I¡¯ll take it."

    Gu Yansi graciously accepted the document from Lu Qingyi.

    If she dared to give it to him, there was no reason not to accept it.

    "Relax, it¡¯s yours once I give it to you. The old man won¡¯t come looking for it. If he happens to do so, you can direct him to me."

    With not a shred of fear of Lun Boyan on her face, Lu Qingyi reassured.

    Gu Yansi: "..."

    Lu Jiahao: "..."

    She had a severe case of arrogance.

    Listening to Lu Qingyi¡¯s words, Xu Boyan curled his lips into a faint smile, still amused.

    Nothing could beat the charm of children.

    A girl clutching her textbook walked past the principal¡¯s office. She turned her gaze towards the widely opened office door, the man leaning by the door, and the vague presence of people inside. She froze.

    Lun Boyan was clearly not at school, but how could there be people inside? Why was the door open?

    It really was bewildering.

    She maintained a proper smile as she approached Xu Boyan, "I¡¯m looking for the principal." She stated in a soft voice, only to find an elegant girl sitting on Lun Boyan¡¯s usual seat, legs crossed casually.

    There were two boys as well. One passionately occupied with something and the other engrossed in a document.

    Lu Jiahao and Gu Yansi.

    The girl¡¯s mind went blank. Lu Jiahao was quite popular in school hence she knew him. Because of Lu Jiahao, she knew of his brother too. sea??h th§× n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

 Chapter 306 Lun Boyan returns _1

    Chapter 306: 306 Lun Boyan returns _1She didn¡¯t recognize the beautiful girl and the man standing by the door; she found them rather puzzling.

    "He¡¯s not here."

    Xu Boyan didn¡¯t even raise his head as he voiced his curt response.

    Jia Xiaoling: "..."

    Not here?

    How could one speak so self-righteously about not being there?

    This was clearly burglary.

    "Well...alright then."

    Jia Xiaoling faked a disappointed tone, then slowly left.

    After turning a corner, she hurriedly took out her phone and dialed Lun Boyan¡¯s number, a lot of people had the principal¡¯s number.

    Of course, this wasn¡¯t Lun Boyan¡¯s private number, just a number specifically for receiving student calls.

    The call was quickly picked up. Jia Xiaoling quickly explained her purpose to Lun Boyan, who exploded upon hearing the news.

    Jia Xiaoling smirked, standing in place, waiting to watch the unfolding drama.

    She sneaked a glance and saw no one had left the office.

    She was suddenly very curious about the identity of the girl and man, or why Lu Jiahao and Gu Yansi would dare to trespass into the principal¡¯s office like this.

    "Sis, aren¡¯t we leaving?"

    Having sat in the principal¡¯s office for a while, Lu Jiahao asked Lu Qingyi, who was still spectacularly calm.

    Quite a while had passed, and Lu Qingyi showed no intention of leaving.

    "Waiting for the old man to come back."

    Lu Qingyi casually turned on the computer in the office, started playing a game, and spoke in a relaxed tone.

    Gu Yansi: "..." S§×ar?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Lu Jiahao: "..."

    Right, they were going to sit still, each doing their own thing in the office.

    "Little girl, sleepy?"

    Xu Boyan walked in and gently ruffled Lu Qingyi¡¯s hair.

    "Not sleepy. Waiting for the old man to return, I have something to tell him."

    Lu Qingyi shook her head, her hand on the mouse, leisurely playing her game.

    "Alright."

    Xu Boyan acknowledged and walked to a couch to sit down, tapping on his phone, seemingly busy.

    Gu Yansi looked at the documents Lu Qingyi handed him, Lu Jiahao curiously bent over to look at the document as well.

    "What the hell, intruders?!"

    Lun Boyan came running in, an aura of fury about him. His face fell as soon as he saw Xu Boyan, Gu Yansi, and Lu Jiahao.

    When Jia Xiaoling called him, he knew it must be Lu Qingyi. He didn¡¯t have to think twice, he knew it had to be her.

    Who else but Lu Qingyi would waltz into his office like this?

    "So you¡¯re the intruder?"

    Lu Qingyi slowly lifted her head from the computer and spoke leisurely.

    Lun Boyan: "..."

    It¡¯s his office! His! How the hell did he become the intruder?!

    "What the... is this isn¡¯t my file?!"

    Lun Boyan came in, bypassing the document in Gu Yansi¡¯s hand. He was fuming, his moustache trembling.

    Lu Qingyi, real-life bandit!!!

    "It belongs to Gu Yansi now."

    Lu Qingyi straightened and stepped away from her chair. She snatched the document from Lun Boyan¡¯s hand and passed it to Gu Yansi, speaking in a gradual tone.

    Her voice was frosty.

    Lun Boyan: "..."

    Gu Yansi: "..."

    Lu Jiahao: "..."

    Lun Boyan looked pitifully at Lu Qingyi, his eyes filled with resentment. The document was ostensibly his.

    Looking at the document in his hand, Gu Yansi suddenly didn¡¯t know what to do.

    Lu Qingyi was indeed audacious, showing no respect for Lun Boyan at all. Wouldn¡¯t Lun Boyan have objections to this?

    "Don¡¯t look at me like that. Even if you keep staring, I won¡¯t return it to you."

    Lu Qingyi crossed her arms and glanced lazily at Lun Boyan, speaking slowly.

    Lun Boyan: "..."

    This really hurt.

    So, he, the old man, was truly despised.

    "You should get a new computer."

    Lu Qingyi returned to the computer, sat down comfortably and moved the mouse around as she spoke.

    The computer was a bit laggy, not as seamless as before.

    "...I don¡¯t have the money."

    Lun Boyan was silent for a while before he finally spoke.

    It wasn¡¯t that he couldn¡¯t afford it, but rather he didn¡¯t want to pay for it. To put it plainly, he wanted a computer assembled by Lu Qingyi herself. That computer would last long, and not lag at all.

    "Xu Boyan, can you deliver a computer here tomorrow?"

    Lu Qingyi nodded, calling out to Xu Boyan.

    Want a computer? She could give Lun Boyan as many as he wanted.

    Lu Qingyi fully understood Lun Boyan¡¯s veiled statement, it was just that she was lazy and didn¡¯t want to-assemble it personally.

    Wants her to assemble a computer?

    In his dreams!

    Dreams are full of possibilities.

    "Little Miss, you certainly grasp my meaning."

    Lun Boyan looked at Lu Qingyi and spoke slowly, with an insinuating undertone.

    "Oh, how many do you want?"

    Lu Qingyi nodded, asking in response.

    Lun Boyan: "..."

    He just wanted one computer that Lu Qingyi assembled herself.

    "By the way, do you have my work badge?"

    Lu Qingyi extended her hand towards Lun Boyan, casually asking about her work badge.

    The Work badge of Professor Lu Qingyi.

    "What work badge?"

    Lun Boyan knew what Lu Qingyi was referring to, but he pretended to be confused.

    A power game. If Lu Qingyi wanted to play dumb, he could play dumb too.

    Hum, the principle of action and reaction applies here.

    "Fine, since it¡¯s not here, I won¡¯t have to come back. Xu Boyan, let¡¯s go."

    Lu Qingyi nodded, then walked towards Xu Boyan.

    Not coming back?

    "Hey, wait, I¡¯ll give it to you. It was just a joke."

    Lun Boyan caught at the corner of Lu Qingyi¡¯s clothes, grinning as he spoke.

    It was out of the question for Lu Qingyi not to come back. He had been hoping for her return all along. But this young lady would rather continue being a college student in the medical school than return and teach.

    Studying costs money, teaching earns money.

    Gu Yansi: "..."

    Lu Jiahao: "..."

    Lun Boyan¡¯s mood changes sure came quickly.

    Lu Jiahao couldn¡¯t understand something. Despite his sister being a super-smart professor, why would the principal be so cooperative with Lu Qingyi?

    Gu Yansi frowned, he didn¡¯t understand what work badge Lu Qingyi was talking about. Why would Lu Qingyi have a work badge with Lun Boyan?

    "Give it."

    Lu Qingyi extended her hand to Lun Boyan, her voice neutral, devoid of fluctuation.

    Lun Boyan: "..."

    No, he didn¡¯t want to give it.

    Oh, poor him, forced to submit to the whims of a young girl.

 Chapter 307 Work Card_1

    Chapter 307: 307 Work Card_1"Girl, what are you doing here?"

    Lu Boyan was smiling warmly at Lu Qingyi, the smile on his face was particularly pleasant.

    He wanted to keep Lu Qingyi¡¯s work pass, for it could still serve its purpose in the future.

    You see, Professor Lu¡¯s work pass could be put to many uses, at least for Lu Qingyi herself.

    "Something up."

    Lu Qingyi coldly uttered these words.

    Lu Boyan: "..."

    Well duh, of course she has something to do. Who would look for their work pass if they didn¡¯t have a reason? It would be utterly boring.

    "Hurry up, I¡¯m quite busy."

    Feeling slightly annoyed, Lu Qingyi kicked the stool and spoke coldly.

    Gu Yansi: "..."

    What could possibly keep a college student like Lu Qingyi busier than a school principal?

    Gu Yansi was confused, but chose to keep his doubts to himself.

    "Busy, busy, busy, I don¡¯t understand how you, in your free time, can claim to be busy,"

    Lu Boyan glared at Lu Qingyi, spitting the words out in dissatisfaction.

    She hadn¡¯t been involved with the medical organization for a long time, nor had she been fulfilling her professor duties. Instead, she was acting like a carefree college student, dating and living a lush life. Lu Boyan was clueless as to why.

    Lu Qingyi, who was originally passionate about her work, had become like this.

    "I¡¯m busy dating."

    Lu Qingyi tilted her head slightly and spoke lightly.

    That¡¯s right, she was busy every day, not just with dating.

    Lu Boyan, of course, wouldn¡¯t know about all her identities.

    Lu Boyan: "..."

    Gu Yansi: "..."

    Lu Jiahao: "..."

    No way, she could actually speak so assertively about this. This was so like Lu Qingyi.

    Xu Boyan¡¯s lips curled into a pampering smile. His little friend was so adorable. Absolutely adorable.

    Lu Boyan took out a work pass from the locked drawer and handed it to Lu Qingyi. "Here is your work pass," he said.

    "Sister, I want to have a look."

    Lu Jiahao said with glowing eyes.

    He was really curious about what Lu Qingyi¡¯s Worker¡¯s pass would look like. It was the work pass of the famous Professor Lu, which had a lot to do with Hardrick.

    He wanted to feast his eyes on it.

    "Hmm."

    Lu Qingyi casually tossed the work pass in front of Lu Jiahao, who failed to catch it, and it fell to the floor.

    Professor Hardrick: Lu Qingyi.

    Gu Yansi lowered his eyes and just happened to see the work pass on the ground.

    Professor?

    Gu Yansi was speechless as he looked at the work pass on the ground. Then he quickly looked up at Lu Qingyi. His eyes were filled with disbelief.

    No kidding?

    Is Lu Qingyi a professor at Hardrick?

    But why does Lu Qingyi still have to go to the medical school? It doesn¡¯t make sense at all. Gu Yansi was genuinely bewildered.

    "Sis, is this worth anything?"

    Lu Jiahao picked up the work pass from the ground and asked Lu Qingyi. It was an official work pass of the most famous Professor Lu.

    If this were sold, it should fetch a decent price, right? S§×arch* The N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Lu Qingyi: "..."

    "Definitely worth something."

    Lu Boyan nodded.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s work pass must be worth something. So many people admire Lu Qingyi and want to see her face. If this work pass were to be auctioned, who knows how much it could fetch.

    High prices are not out of the question.

    Gu Yansi: "..."

    Is a work pass really worth so much, though?

    Pardon him for not understanding. Such a work pass dropped on the road would be regarded as mere trash. Some kind-hearted people would pick it up and find the owner, while those not so kind-hearted would simply overlook it, not giving it a second glance.

    Could it be valuable?

    Really?

    Lu Qingyi: "..."

    Why did it always come down to money?

    "Lu, you¡¯ve had enough. Has it come to this? Keeping my work pass with the intention of selling it?"

    Lu Qingyi retrieved her work pass from Lu Jiahao and glared at Lu Boyan, speaking with an unusually cold tone.

    Lu Boyan: "..."

    That¡¯s not true. How could this be? Was he, Lu Boyan, that shallow?

    Lu Boyan: "Impossible."

    "Are the library books updated?"

    Lu Qingyi put the work pass into her pocket and asked slowly.

    The library at Hardrick is incredibly large with two buildings, of course all funded and stocked by Lu Qingyi herself.

    Lu Boyan didn¡¯t spend a dime.

    Every single grass, tree, brick, and beam at Hardrick, a little part of it excluded, was funded by Lu Qingyi. By all rights, Lu Qingyi should be the rightful principal, but she was too lazy to manage all those matters.

    "No."

    As predicted, Lu Boyan shrugged and answered with just one word.

    Whenever it involved an expenditure, Lu Boyan always showed a lack of interest. If he could leverage a meal off Lu Qingyi, he would. He wasn¡¯t the type of person to spend his own money.

    "Pinch, there."

    Lu Qingyi had anticipated Lu Boyan¡¯s answer. She promptly took out a card from her pocket and handed it to Lu Boyan, her voice frosty.

    It was just like that old fox, always trying to take advantage of her. Clear enough, he was the principal of Hardrick, yet he always made her feel as if she were the principal instead.

    "Thank you, Professor Lu."

    With the card in hand, a deep smile spread across Lu Boyan¡¯s face.

    Lu Qingyi: "..."

    Indeed, in this world, money was the most important thing. Everything else was bullshit.

    "Quit with the sweet talking, Lu. Stop bothering me all the time, it¡¯s darn annoying. I need to date, so I don¡¯t have time for your games."

    Lu Qingyi spoke emphatically, arms folded as she stared at Lu Boyan.

    Lu Boyan: "..."

    The first part of her sentence made sense, but what on earth was she talking about in the second part.

    I need to date.

    Would Lu Qingyi normally utter such words? Not likely, right?

    Lu Boyan, with wide-open eyes, watched as Lu Qingyi and Xu Boyan left hand in hand. Both of them were brimming with the sweetest smiles. His heart ached, as if his heart disease was suddenly acting up.

    "Let¡¯s go, you two."

    Lu Qingyi turned her head back to call Lu Jiahao and Gu Yansi.

    "Oh, oh, oh."

    Lu Jiahao and Gu Yansi stood up and followed them out.

    Jia Xiaoling was standing not far from a nearby tree. She had been waiting to see some drama unravel, but unfortunately, she was too far away to hear anything.

    Now as she saw the four of them leaving, she was surprised. Especially the sweet-looking couple, Lu Qingyi and Xu Boyan. It seemed that something was off in the plot.

    It was not supposed to be like this.

    "Stop right there."

    All of a sudden, a shout came from Lu Boyan. He seemed to be seething with anger.

    Jia Xiaolin¡¯s eyes lit up at this sudden development. She was getting excited. Surely there was a good show waiting to happen.

    Lu Qingyi slightly frowned, appearing slightly displeased as she looked at Lu Boyan.

 Chapter 308 took the key_1

    Chapter 308: 308 took the key_1"Heh, hold this document. After reading it, send me a reply, Qingyi. You can¡¯t bully this old man, okay?"

    Lun Boyan chuckled twice, handed over the document to Lu Qingyi with a smile on his face, meant to please her.

    Of course he tried to please. If Lu Qingyi was happy, his work would be much easier.

    "This is your work."

    Lu Qingyi skimmed through the document and said in a languid tone.

    The old man, he¡¯s clever.

    "See, I¡¯m so old and frail. Please help me out."

    Lun Boyan pleaded with a smile.

    Lu Qingyi: "..."

    Frail?

    Ha, this old man was in prime condition. There was nothing wrong with him.

    Gu Yansi: "..."

    Lu Jiahao: "..."

    So, what¡¯s going on now?

    "Okay, I¡¯ll courier it to you once it¡¯s done."

    Lu Qingyi casually weighed the file in her hand, then nodded and handed the file to Xu Boyan.

    Courier?

    Lun Boyan was a bit surprised. Couldn¡¯t Lu Qingyi hand deliver it instead?

    It was just too unfeeling of her.

    Jia Xiaoling looked from a distance, and she immediately sensed something was afoot. The expression on her face seemed off.

    After the four of them left, Jia Xiaoling bit her lip and walked towards Lun Boyan, clutching her book.

    "Hello, Principal, why are you standing at the entrance?"

    She gave a sweet smile, her tone was especially respectful, she looked just like an obedient student.

    "Ah."

    Lun Boyan sighed quietly. His gaze stayed on the backs of Lu Qingyi and Xu Boyan. Seeing their hands held together, he couldn¡¯t help but feel helpless.

    It felt like someone else had claimed something that was his.

    "Principal Lun, why do you sigh? Are you feeling down?"

    Jia Xiaoling asked in confusion, her eyes also followed the backs of the four. No, to be more precise, they were on Lu Jiahao.

    She had a crush on Lu Jiahao and even gathered the courage to confess her feelings, but he coldly rejected her.

    She was incredibly embarrassed and felt quite humiliated.

    "My cabbage has been eaten by a pig."

    Lun Boyan didn¡¯t look at Jia Xiaoling. He sighed softly, his tone full of helpless emotion. S~ea??h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Jia Xiaoling was somewhat confused by Lun Boyan¡¯s words.

    Lun Boyan walked to the office entrance and tried to close the door, but noticed that the key wasn¡¯t in the door. His usual key hiding place didn¡¯t have a key either.

    Lun Boyan: "..."

    You¡¯re kidding?

    Did they take his key along with the document?

    Lun Boyan checked his office, but found no sign of the key.

    Really gone?

    "Principal Lun, are you looking for something?"

    Jia Xiaoling watched Lun Boyan franticly search. She asked in a puzzled tone.

    Did Lun Boyan lose something important?

    "Lu Qingyi, do you really need to take my keys too?"

    Lun Boyan ignored Jia Xiaoling¡¯s question and suddenly shouted.

    Did Lu Qingyi need keys?

    Of course, Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t need keys.

    Truth be told, if Lu Qingyi wanted to rob a bank, she could do it without a sound, not even leaving a trace.

    She was just that good.

    "Ah, did those people earlier take your keys, Principal Lun? I saw them sitting inside for a long time and they seemed to be rummaging through things, I thought you allowed them to."

    Jia Xiaoling pretended to be surprised. She spoke gently, with a bit of coy.

    Lu Qingyi

    Must have been that particularly beautiful girl. A beautiful girl who was so ruthless. Indeed, appearances can be deceiving.

    Lun Boyan: "..."

    Lun Boyan looked at Jia Xiaoling, confused. Who was she?

    She couldn¡¯t possibly think that Lu Qingyi was a thief, could she?

    "Principal Lun, are you going to retrieve your keys?"

    Jia Xiaoling asked cautiously in a very soft voice.

    "Do I lack keys?"

    Lun Boyan took out another key from his pocket, slowly responding.

    He was clearly pissed off. Lu Qingyi took his keys, when previously she never bothered using the keys to open doors.

    Just pretending in front of Xu Boyan, huh!

    Jia Xiaoling was speechless. She stood there watching Lun Boyan, without uttering a word.

    "Do your duties and stop standing around here," Lun Boyan waved her away, not even knowing where she came from.

    Jia Xiaoling: "..."

    She was just trying to be nice. Even if Lun Boyan is principal, he should at least appreciate her help.

    "Old Man, here¡¯s your key."

    Lu Qingyi returned alone via the same way, playing with the keys in her hands, then tossed them at Lun Boyan.

    Lun Boyan failed to catch them, and the keys fell to the ground.

    "Clunk!"

    The sound was pretty clear.

    "You actually remember to return the keys?"

    Lun Boyan didn¡¯t bend down to pick up the keys. He just stared at Lu Qingyi.

    Wow, she actually remembered to return them.

    "Accidentally taken."

    Lu Qingyi slightly lifted the corner of her mouth, her hands in her pockets, she spoke in a frigid tone.

    Her gaze shifted to Jia Xiaoling, icy cold.

    "You need a key to get into my office?"

    Lun Boyan asked in return.

    Lu Qingyi had always known where he kept the spare keys to his office. However, she never used a key. She didn¡¯t need a key to get in.

    Now she politely used a key. Quite unimaginable, huh?

    "Hm, special circumstances, old man. Pick up your key."

    Lu Qingyi lazily stretched, she tilted her head to look at the key on the ground.

    She slightly curled her lips, looking at Lun Boyan, showing no intention of picking up the key.

    Lun Boyan: "..."

    Are you kidding me? Are you kidding me?

    He was an old man forced to fetch the key. Couldn¡¯t Lu Qingyi show some respect to the elderly?

    "You lost it."

    Lun Boyan blew a tuft of his beard, glaring at Lu Qingyi.

    "You didn¡¯t catch it."

    Lu Qingyi slightly raised her eyebrows, her voice frosty.

    "Principal, I¡¯ll get it."

    Jia Xiaoling looked at Lu Qingyi in surprise, not believing anyone could treat Lun Boyan without respect. Most importantly, and got off free of charges.

    She put on a fitting smile, knelt down a bit and picked up the key from the ground. She showed it palm-up in front of Lun Boyan.

    "Didn¡¯t I ask you to leave?"

    Without being polite, Lun Boyan directly took the key from Jia Xiaoling, muttering a complaint.

 Chapter 309 Lu Qingyi: Want to eat chalk? _1

    Chapter 309: 309 Lu Qingyi: Want to eat chalk? _1"Principal, I¡¯m sorry, really sorry, I¡¯m leaving right now, I truly apologize."

    Jia Xiaoling didn¡¯t expect Lu Boyan to say such a thing, she bowed several times, looking quite upset.

    After she finished speaking, she took her book and left quickly.

    "Tsk, old man, you¡¯re quite impolite."

    Lu Qingyi crossed her arms, giving a slight tsk and speaking with a quizzical smile.

    "I learned my lack of manners from you, look at yourself, when have you ever respected me, this old man?"

    Lu Boyan took a deep breath, getting frustrated.

    Really, how was he rude? It was Lu Qingyi who was rude.

    Jia Xiaoling had only walked a short distance when she heard Xu Boyan¡¯s words, she involuntarily stopped in her tracks.

    "You need to be respected?"

    Lu Qingyi lightly raised her eyebrows, looking at Lu Boyan with a smirk.

    Lu Boyan: "..."

    Why doesn¡¯t he need respect?

    Why doesn¡¯t he need it?

    "Leave, don¡¯t look for me before my wedding. Oh, also, don¡¯t come looking for me after the wedding."

    Lu Qingyi slowly put her hands into her pockets and spoke coldly.

    Getting married?

    Lu Boyan¡¯s eyes widened at Lu Qingyi. Was she serious about what she was saying?

    No way.

    How could one Xu Boyan have such a big influence to change Lu Qingyi¡¯s attitude?

    Before meeting Xu Boyan, Lu Qingyi was cold and indifferent. When it came to dating or marriage, she always dismissed the idea, even giving the impression that she was a non-conformist.

    Now she was talking about marriage with him, and even looked extremely determined to marry Xu Boyan.

    "What happened to taking a break for a year?"

    Lu Boyan was completely stunned, girls really were fickle creatures who don¡¯t keep their word.

    "Ah, that¡¯s because I was a single dog back then."

    Lu Qingyi casually replied, her tone extremely nonchalant.

    That¡¯s right, all the enthusiasm and excitement in her life used to come from her grandmother. When her grandmother passed away, all she had left was her work.

    Because she felt a bit tired, she decided to take a year off. Who knew she would meet Xu Boyan during that time?

    She didn¡¯t even think about it.

    Lu Boyan: "..."

    "By the way, keep my identity a secret, he still doesn¡¯t know."

    Lu Qingyi spoke again, her tone indifferent.

    Lu Boyan: "..."

    Fine, Xu Boyan still doesn¡¯t know that Lu Qingyi is Doctor L, he, the poor old man, had to keep the secret for her.

    He was really pitiful.

    Lu Boyan: "Your students miss you."

    "Miss eating chalk?" S§×arch* The n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Lu Qingyi raised an eyebrow and replied, with a faint smile on her lips.

    In every class, she would carry a box of chalk. By the end of the class, the box would be several pieces short, on some occasions, almost empty.

    Her aim was accurate, a hundred shots a hundred hits, especially useful for those unrepentant students.

    "They miss your lectures."

    Lu Boyan cleared his throat and spoke.

    Although Lu Qingyi was strict during her classes, many students still wanted to attend them, because they were incredibly useful.

    Her classes were filled with valuable knowledge, entirely different from other professors and easy to understand.

    Lu Qingyi responded with a casual ¡¯Oh¡¯, her expression indifferent.

    Lu Boyan: "..."

    Can¡¯t she show a bit of appreciation? Can¡¯t she show a bit of appreciation?

    Jia Xiaoling listened, stupefied. She seemed to have caught a crucial piece of information. The girl standing next to Lu Boyan was actually a professor at Hardrick.

    No way.

    She looked so young, like a high school student. Could it be that she just looks young, but is actually in her twenties?

    "I¡¯m busy with my relationship, we¡¯ll talk later."

    Lu Qingyi spoke slowly, then turned to leave without looking at Lu Boyan.

    Lu Boyan: "..."

    No way.

    Is being in love really that important?

    After Lu Qingyi left, Jia Xiaoling glanced at her retreating figure and turned the same way, becoming suddenly curious about this girl called Lu Qingyi. The fact she could be a professor seemed quite incredible.

    "Sis, Principal Lu is really so compliant to you."

    Lu Jiahao and others were sitting in the pavilion. Lu Jiahao spoke excitedly when he saw Lu Qingyi returning.

    That¡¯s right, a principal was being so obedient to a professor, it was truly an incredible situation.

    "Heh, I funded the construction of the library and the canteen. All the various things the school has been able to acquire lately, and even the renovation costs, it was all covered by me. How can he dare not comply with me?"

    Lu Qingyi chuckled lightly, speaking coldly.

    One could say the bulk of the money for Hardrick came from her. Apart from the existing structures, all the buildings big and small were funded by her. The library was built by her, the area of the school was expanded by her, the renovation costs were covered by her.

    Did Lu Boyan dare to not be polite to her?

    Gu Yansi looked up in shock at Lu Qingyi, his eyes full of surprise. Lu Qingyi was so young and already so wealthy?

    Lu Jiahao opened his mouth wide, his look at Lu Qingyi was also one of disbelief.

    Xu Boyan slightly curved the corners of his mouth, looking at Lu Qingyi with satisfaction. His girlfriend was indeed outstanding.

    "Sis, how much money would that be?"

    Lu Jiahao looked around, staring at the surroundings of Hardrick and slowly speaking.

    It must be a lot of money. He found it incredible that Lu Qingyi could have so much money. She was only a year older than him, but why was there such a huge difference between them? Was it because Lu Qingyi had always been independent since young?

    "Actually, it¡¯s not much."

    Lu Qingyi slowly spoke. This amount of money was not much to her; it was something minor.

    Money came to her quickly; she didn¡¯t worry about how much she spent.

    Gu Yansi: "..."

    Lu Jiahao: "..."

    Not much?

    The price of a building is already high. Adding up all these big and small things and it¡¯s not much? They must have heard it wrong, right?

    "I first made money when I was ten years old, just a hundred, but I was very happy."

    Lu Qingyi slowly sat on the bench, a faint smile on her face.

    "Sis, you..."

    Lu Jiahao¡¯s eyes reddened, his nose felt sour. It was probably because Lu Qingyi had a very unfortunate childhood. He knew that Lu Yao and Yao Meishu didn¡¯t like Lu Qingyi, that she had endured hardship.

    "What are you crying for? Men don¡¯t shed tears easily."

    Lu Qingyi chuckled lightly, stretching her hand to gently wipe the corner of Lu Jiahao¡¯s tear-streaked eyes, her tone soft and tender.

 Chapter 310 Lu Qingyi: There will be no comparability_1

    Chapter 310: 310 Lu Qingyi: There will be no comparability_1Jiahao genuinely feels sorry for his sister, Qingyi, and she is well aware of this.

    "Honestly, I am quite grateful to them."

    Qingyi crosses her legs and speaks unhurriedly.

    If they had not been so cold and heartless to her, if she had been pampered by Lu Yao and Yao Meishu, she would not have won so many glories or achieved so much success.

    Circumstances truly have an impact on a person.

    Because she lived with her grandmother in poverty and saw how hard her grandmother worked every day, she wanted to earn lots of money. That drove her to work diligently and find ways to make money.

    All her accomplishments were merely a means towards money.

    She wanted to earn a lot of money and provide a comfortable life for her grandmother, but unfortunately, her grandmother did not get to enjoy such a life.

    "Sis, I want to get a part-time job."

    Jiahao looks up at Qingyi and speaks with resolution.

    Qingyi started to earn her own money at such a young age, and now, even though he¡¯s a university student, he¡¯s still depending on his parents and sister for financial support. Suddenly, Jiahao feels like a failure.

    Many college students are working part-time now, and Jiahao thinks he should do the same.

    "Enjoy your college life. College life is beautiful while the real world is harsh. Don¡¯t think about working part-time. Just focus on studying. If you are short of money, ask me. Be good."

    Qingyi reaches out to pat Jiahao¡¯s head, speaking softly.

    College life is indeed beautiful, it¡¯s such a pity she did not get to enjoy it back then, as she was always busy.

    Actually, her goal for going to college was never for others; she just wanted to experience the carefree college life.

    Well, she probably missed out on it. Although she was admitted to a medical college and eventually became a physician, she rarely attended classes.

    "Sis..."

    Jiahao looks at Qingyi, unable to find the words.

    Qingyi clearly isn¡¯t his biological sister, which is a fact they both know, yet she still treats him so well.

    On the other hand, Jiayue, ever since she started college, never initiates communications with him, nor visits him, not even a simple greeting.

    One is a biological sister, the other is not, yet the difference is striking.

    Jiahao now clearly sees that it¡¯s Qingyi who genuinely cares for him.

    "Good boy."

    Qingyi ruffles Jiahao¡¯s hair lightly.

    "If you need anything, you can ask me."

    Qingyi looks at Gu Yansi and speaks softly.

    Gu Yansi nods: "Thank you."

    He originally wanted to say, "Thanks, but I don¡¯t need anything." But he recalled that with Qingyi¡¯s help, he could study medicine at Harderland. So, he swallowed his words.

    Jia Xiaoling is standing some distance away, she can¡¯t hear what Qingyi and the others are talking about, but she sees Qingyi¡¯s intimate gesture towards Jiahao.

    Jia Xiaoling instantly feels particularly indignant. Qingyi already has a boyfriend, but still treats other men so intimately. What¡¯s worse, it seems her boyfriend doesn¡¯t mind!

    She feels particularly angry.

    "Sis, when will you reveal your true identity as Professor Lu?"

    Jiahao asks, seeming puzzled.

    His sister is so low-key, hiding so many achievements. If Jiayue had these achievements, she would probably want the whole world to know.

    There¡¯s no harm without comparison. Jiahao compares Jiayue and Qingyi, and he finds that Qingyi is far superior to Jiayue.

    Professor Lu?

    Gu Yansi looks at Qingyi.

    "My sister is actually the famous Professor Lu at Harderland. The legendary Professor Lu."

    Jiahao looks excitedly at Gu Yansi, his words filled with a sense of accomplishment. That¡¯s his sister!

    He surely feels proud.

    Gu Yansi¡¯s expression changes slightly, there¡¯s a sense of shock, but he soon calms down.

    Given Qingyi¡¯s excellence, it¡¯s normal that she has such an identity. It¡¯s not a big surprise.

    Gu Yansi reassures himself inwardly. Though he feels overwhelmed inside, he maintains a calm exterior.

    Professor Lu at Harderland is just an under-twenty, young and beautiful girl. This is truly incredible.

    "We can discuss it later."

    Qingyi shakes her head lightly.

    Whether her identity is revealed or not isn¡¯t a big deal to her. Revelations might only attract attention.

    If her identity remains hidden, she can live her life peacefully and ordinarily.

    She loves peace, tranquility, hence she keeps her accomplishments under wraps.

    "Jiayue can¡¯t compare to you, Sis, you are amazing and low-profile."

    Jiahao lowers his eyes and speaks slowly.

    Previously, thinking Qingyi was his biological sister, he could be very happy. But now that he knows Qingyi is not his sister, even though their relationship seems unchanged, he can¡¯t relish that feeling anymore.

    He no longer feels particularly happy when others praise Qingyi.

    "There can¡¯t be any comparison between us."

    Qingyi curves her lips slightly, speaking coldly.

    Mentioning Jiayue, Qingyi doesn¡¯t feel anything in particular. Her facial expression remains calm.

    "What happened between you two?"

    Gu Yansi is quite curious. It is obvious that Qingyi dislikes Jiayue, and she doesn¡¯t hide it from others.

    Qingyi is straightforward. If she doesn¡¯t like something, she doesn¡¯t like it, and she isn¡¯t afraid to express it.

    "Jiayue remembers it clearer than I do." S§×arch* The nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Qingyi curves her lips slightly. This issue, she leaves it to Jiayue to tackle.

    True, the wrongdoer always remembers the wrongdoing the longest. And Jiayue had done many things.

    Gu Yansi looks at Jiahao. Jiahao shrugs, indicating he doesn¡¯t know either.

    All he knows is that Jiayue¡¯s care for Qingyi is all on the surface. Behind the scenes, it seems like Jiayue often ridicules Qingyi coldly.

    As for what Jiayue had done, Jiahao doesn¡¯t know.

    "We can never reconcile, and her relationship with you guys is none of my business."

    Qingyi drops these cold words.

    Jiayue is, after all, Gu Yansi¡¯s sister, born of the same parents. How their relationship is, Qingyi can¡¯t decide.

    Even if there were none, she would not meddle in their affairs.

 Chapter 311 Indifferent Lu Jiahao_1

    Chapter 311: 311 Indifferent Lu Jiahao_1"Xu Boyan, I¡¯m tired."

    Lu Qingyi yawned slowly and spoke.

    "All right, let¡¯s go home then."

    Xu Boyan fondly rubbed Lu Qingyi¡¯s head and spoke with affection.

    "Let¡¯s head off now, and don¡¯t think about earning money; your biggest priority now should be studying. If you¡¯re short on money, you can come to me."

    Lu Qingyi turned her head to speak to Lu Jiahao, her voice softly gentle.

    Lu Jiahao nodded, unsure of what to say.

    Xu Boyan and Lu Qingyi left.

    "I¡¯m pretty curious about Lu Jiayue"

    Gu Yansi had never previously asked about Lu Jiayue¡¯s affairs, but now he began to feel a sudden curiosity about them.

    This so-called younger sister of his.

    "She¡¯s quite outstanding too, but a bit too vain."

    Lu Jiahao only offered this single sentence. He didn¡¯t feel it would do for him to say much more given that Lu Jiayue is his biological sister after all.

    Even though she might not be that good, she is still his sister.

    Gu Yansi kept mum, uninterested in Lu Jiayue.

    "Jiahao."

    Seeing Xu Boyan and Lu Qingyi walk away, Jia Xiaoling approached, a gentle smile spreading across her face.

    She appeared very soft and tender, with the books she carried, symbolizing the image of a good student.

    "Who are you?"

    Lu Jiahao frowned, his voice carrying a tinge of distance.

    Regardless of the girls he ran into, he always held a distant attitude. If he didn¡¯t like them, he wouldn¡¯t give them a glimmer of hope charm.

    Jia Xiaoling froze instantly, staring at Lu Jiahao in disbelief.

    Just a few days ago, she formally introduced herself to Lu Jiahao, even confessed her feelings to him, yet here he was now, asking her who she was.

    ¡¯Who are you?¡¯

    This felt even more embarrassing for her than the rejection from Lu Jiahao.

    "You don¡¯t remember me?"

    The smile on Jia Xiaoling¡¯s face vanished instantly and she lightly bit her lip as she looked at Lu Jiahao.

    Lu Jiahao retorted,"Should I remember you?"

    In some respects, she resembled Lu Qingyi: neither bothered to remember unimportant people.

    "We met just a few days ago."

    Jia Xiaoling took a deep breath to calm herself. She spoke mildly, finding it awkward to bring up her rejected confession.

    "I meet a lot of people every day."

    Lu Jiahao glanced at Jia Xiaoling and responded. He ran into numerous people every day, and it was impossible for him to recognize everyone.

    All throughout the day, many people greeted him. They recognized him, while he didn¡¯t; still, he would politely nod his head towards them.

    "I..."

    Jia Xiaoling hung her head, feeling somewhat upset.

    Gu Yansi crossed his arms, silently observing Jia Xiaoling. There were plenty of women who fancied Lu Jiahao; he¡¯d even personally witnessed a girl confessing to him.

    Gu Yansi bore a striking resemblance to Lu Jiahao, but he wasn¡¯t as popular. Probably because he was colder.

    Lu Jiahao was the sunshine boy, while he was the icy type. Most girls generally favored the sunny type of guys.

    "If you have something to say, say it. If not, then we¡¯ll be on our way."

    Lu Jiahao addressed Jia Xiaoling curtly, grabbing Gu Yansi¡¯s arm. It was noontime, which meant it was time for lunch.

    Having played basketball all morning, he was genuinely hungry now.

    "May I have your WeChat contact?" S§×ar?h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Jia Xiaoling asked, tilting her head to look at Lu Jiahao, her voice quiet.

    "I¡¯m sorry."

    Lu Jiahao shook his head gently, not explicitly turning down the request, but instead politely apologizing.

    Compared to an outright refusal, this was a more civil way to handle the situation and allowed the girl to save face.

    Lu Jiahao was always distant with girls. When faced with requests for confession or his WeChat contact, his rejection was courteous and considerate.

    This way, the girl could retain her dignity without feeling excessively embarrassed.

    "Can you share the contact details of the young lady who just left?"

    Jia Xiaoling asked, gently biting her lip. She had anticipated Lu Jiahao¡¯s refusal. Her request for Lu Qingyi¡¯s contact wasn¡¯t over the line, she reasoned. Lu Jiahao would surely concede. From there, she could ask Lu Qingyi herself.

    As a girl herself, she knew girls tended to have a soft heart. If she persisted, Lu Qingyi would surely agree. Jia Xiaoling did some quick calculations in her head.

    "You¡¯re not qualified."

    Shoving his hands inside his pockets, Lu Jiahao turned cold. Who does she think she is, having the audacity to add Lu Qingyi on WeChat?

    His sister was a very busy woman.

    The claim stumped Jia Xiaoling, who watched Lu Jiahao in disbelief, utterly unprepared for such a response from him.

    ¡¯You¡¯re not qualified.¡¯

    These words cut deep. Wasn¡¯t Lu Jiahao always considerate with his choice of words? What was happening now?

    "Ah, I merely felt that the young girl just now was very attractive. So attractive that she managed to latch onto such an attractive boyfriend, and for her to be able to be so close with you, Jiahao, strikes me as peculiar. If you do not want to share her contact, it¡¯s okay."

    Jia Xiaoling shrugged, her face an image of innocence and grievance.

    "What do you mean?"

    Lu Jiahao picked up on the insinuations underlying Jia Xiaoling¡¯s words.

    She was implying that Lu Qingyi used underhanded tactics to attract him, so much so that she could be intimately close with him in the presence of her boyfriend, who didn¡¯t utter a single objection.

    In a nutshell: Lu Qingyi was incredibly skillful at manipulation.

    "Ah, I didn¡¯t say anything."

    Jia Xiaoling vigorously shook her head, her face full of confusion as she glanced at Lu Jiahao, feeling aggrieved on the inside.

    She hadn¡¯t said anything wrong. Lu Qingyi was indeed amazingly manipulative, looking to move up in the world while indulging in the present, what irked her most was how Lu Qingyi¡¯s boyfriend didn¡¯t say a word.

    "If you don¡¯t want to live, feel free to go on."

    Lu Jiahao¡¯s brows furrowed in apparent anger. Lu Qingyi held a special place in his heart, and as such, he couldn¡¯t bear to hear anyone speak ill of her.

    Especially when Lu Qingyi was innocent. Even if his biological sister was at fault, he wouldn¡¯t hesitate protecting Lu Qingyi.

    Jia Xiaoling¡¯s expression stiffened as she gazed at Lu Jiahao, incredulous.

    She hadn¡¯t anticipated Lu Jiahao would speak in such a way. This made her feel horribly embarrassed and upset.

    Never before had she seen Lu Jiahao leap to the defense of a woman, yet now, he spoke harshly to her for that same woman¡¯s sake.

    "Tuck away your disgusting thoughts."

    Gu Yansi interjected.

    Lu Qingyi and Lu Jiahao were siblings, always had been ¨C a relationship based on blood ties.

    Yao Meishu and Ruan Qingyang were twins which technically, makes him Lu Qingyi¡¯s brother. But he felt unworthy.

    He didn¡¯t deserve to be Lu Qingyi¡¯s brother. Lu Qingyi was so outstanding, and he, well...

 Chapter 312 Xu Boyan: Baby, I was wrong_1

    Chapter 312: 312 Xu Boyan: Baby, I was wrong_1Jia Xiaoling looked at Gu Yansi in astonishment. Did Gu Yansi, too, feel the need to defend the girl named Lu Qingyi?

    Everyone who knew Gu Yansi knew that he was cold-natured, extremely so when it came to dealing with girls.

    "Did I say anything?"

    Jia Xiaoling looked innocently and pitifully at Gu Yansi and Lu Jiahao, her voice weak.

    Was this woman, Lu Qingyi, really worth everyone else¡¯s protection?

    Jia Xiaoling did not understand. It might be more accurate to say, however, that she was just jealous.

    Lu Jiahao shot a glance at Jia Xiaoling. "Watch your mouth!"

    Ha, as if he couldn¡¯t detect the insinuations in Jia Xiaoling¡¯s words.

    He found it all so bewildering.

    "If you want to graduate comfortably from Hardrick, don¡¯t go about making careless comments. Otherwise, the day you get inexplicably expelled, don¡¯t come crying to us."

    Lu Qingyi was a professor at Hardrick. If she found out about this and was displeased, expulsion would be a completely natural consequence.

    Jia Xiaoling bit her lip slightly, not saying anything as she looked at Gu Yansi.

    Abuse of personal authority?

    Jia Xiaoling knew that Lu Qingyi was a professor at Hardrick and that professors had the authority to expel students.

    "The two of you..."

    With her lips bitten, Jia Xiaoling suddenly ran off, bearing some grudge against Lu Qingyi.

    Why?

    She confesses her feelings to Lu Jiahao, who rejects her and can¡¯t even remember her name.

    Yet, it¡¯s evident that Lu Jiahao could be so good to a woman with a boyfriend, and they seemed quite intimate, making Jia Xiaoling suddenly feel that it¡¯s completely unfair.

    Why the hell?

    "Your peach blossom."

    Gu Yansi crossed his arms, and looked amusedly at Lu Jiahao.

    It was clear that Jia Xiaoling was fond of Lu Jiahao. She had just come over out of jealousy for Lu Qingyi.

    "Bah, such a woman."

    At this moment, all Lu Jiahao wanted to do was spit on the ground. He didn¡¯t usually curse women, but he genuinely wanted to curse Jia Xiaoling.

    Anyone who dared to defame Lu Qingyi is naturally someone he would not favour.

    Gu Yansi gave Lu Jiahao a pat on the shoulder, a smile playing on his lips.

    ¡ª¡ª

    "Little one, when are you returning to Hardrick to be a professor?"

    Xu Boyan played with Lu Qingyi¡¯s work badge. "I really want to see you lecturing on the podium," he remarked softly.

    Lu Qingyi was the type of career woman who would not likely be satisfied not working. Boyan also knew she would not be happy with a dreamy, relaxed life as a housewife. If Lu Qingyi could become a full-time professor in the future, this would certainly be the best outcome.

    Life would be fulfilling, relaxed, and stable, without any vexations, as Lu Qingyi would be Professor Lu.

    "We will see."

    Lu Qingyi lowered her head, saying nothing at first.

    When she initially left Hardrick, she had decided to return after a year, but she had since changed her mind.

    Being Professor Lu was just a cover for being Doctor L.

    "Are you not fond of being a professor?"

    Xu Boyan gently mussed Lu Qingyi¡¯s hair, asking softly.

    It seemed to Boyan that Qingyi did not hold so much enthusiasm for the profession, her attitude towards it being rather indifferent.

    "It¡¯s ok."

    Lu Qingyi shook her head, saying that it was not that she didn¡¯t like it, just that it didn¡¯t stir deep feelings in her.

    She didn¡¯t really enjoy any particular career. She just used to love work, enjoyed the feeling of being fulfilled in busyness.

    She did not really like being a professor, and the same went for Doctor L.

    What she liked, was living life as she wanted to.

    "A clever girl with multiple identities and talents, surely you can afford to be a little whimsical. It¡¯s alright even if you don¡¯t want to work. I¡¯ll keep you."

    Xu Boyan chuckled, patting Lu Qingyi¡¯s head softly. His voice was gentle.

    "If I could, I would wish you need to do nothing, just live off me. No need to work hard or get tired."

    "I like being independent, but if it¡¯s you, I¡¯m perfectly willing to be dependent."

    Lu Qingyi leaned on Xu Boyan¡¯s shoulder, closing her eyes as she spoke softly.

    If it was Xu Boyan, everything could be reconsidered. Being completely dependent on him was quite agreeable.

    "My little girl is so cute."

    Xu Boyan chuckled, his voice filled with indulgence.

    His girl was just really adorable.

    "Aren¡¯t I adorable?"

    Lu Qingyi raised her eyebrows, giving Xu Boyan a knowing look.

    Considering that she was the boss of Xingying, she was amused that Boyan would think of her as adorable.

    Xu Boyan gave a soft laugh: "Hmm."

    "Did you not say that I was not kind?"

    Lu Qingyi asked, looking up at Xu Boyan.

    Xu Boyan had indeed said before that she was not kind. How could an unkind person be adorable? It was just impossible.

    "Who would say that? You are both adorable and kind."

    Xu Boyan held Lu Qingyi in his arms, cooing in a gentle voice.

    He wished he could edit out what he had said. If he could turn back time, he would certainly not have said what he did. S§×ar?h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Seeing how much he hurt his girl, he felt like he had been a jerk.

    "You said it last time. You said I was not kind. I haven¡¯t forgotten."

    Lu Qingyi looked at Xu Boyan, her gaze soft but serious. She definitely hadn¡¯t forgotten how hurtful those words were.

    "No, baby, I was wrong," Xu Boyan slapped himself in the face.

    "Don¡¯t hit yourself."

    Lu Qingyi grabbed Xu Boyan¡¯s arm and shook her head lightly. She knew Xu Boyan didn¡¯t mean what he had said. Moreover, others had said much the same about her before, but she didn¡¯t care. It was just that those words, coming from Xu Boyan, hurt.

    "Baby, I was wrong. I should not have said that. Why don¡¯t you scold me a bit if it makes you feel better?"

    Xu Boyan, holding Lu Qingyi, had a voice full of regret. He should never have said what he did.

    "In my mind, you are the kindest and cutest."

    He gently rubbed Lu Qingyi¡¯s head again, his voice tender and soft.

    "Alright, I know."

    Lu Qingyi gave a wry smile, shaking her head helplessly.

    She didn¡¯t blame Xu Boyan, nor would she ever.

    Xu Boyan was biased. No matter what she did, she was always the best in his heart.

 Chapter 313 saw Jia Xiaoling_1

    Chapter 313: 313 saw Jia Xiaoling_1Jia Xiaoling saw Lu Qingyi again at the foot of an apartment building not far from the medical school, where Lu Qingyi, in her home clothes, was taking out the trash.

    "Miss, may I add you on WeChat?"

    Jia Xiaoling walked over with a smile, extended the QR code of her WeChat to Lu Qingyi, and asked in a sweet voice.

    Lu Qingyi looked up, glanced at Jia Xiaoling, and said coldly, "No."

    She was aloof, distantly uttering only two words, unwilling to say more.

    It all felt very odd to her.

    "Miss, it¡¯s me who wants to add you, not for someone else."

    Jia Xiaoling stubbornly presented her phone to Lu Qingyi again, her face exuding an exceedingly sweet smile.

    "Oh."

    Lu Qingyi casually slipped her hand into her pocket, her voice icy, showing no interest in adding Jia Xiaoling on WeChat.

    Not all people she knows can be connected with her through WeChat, let alone a stranger?

    Despite having met the day before, Lu Qingyi did not recall Jia Xiaoling¡¯s face, or rather, she completely forgot that such a person existed.

    "So, can you add me on WeChat, Miss?"

    Jia Xiaoling looked at Lu Qingyi, her eyes pleading, full of expectation.

    "No."

    Lu Qingyi uttered one word coldly and then turned to go upstairs, leaving somewhat speechlessly.

    Jia Xiaoling: "..."

    She suddenly found Lu Qingyi to be extremely cold, and particularly indifferent.

    "Professor, I am a student of Hardrick. May I ask you some questions? I know you are a professor of Hardrick, can I add you on WeChat for easier access to you?"

    Jia Xiaoling called out to Lu Qingyi¡¯s retreating figure. Her words were spoken with utmost sincerity.

    Lu Qingyi slowed down, lazily turned her head and looked at Jia Xiaoling, a faint smile playing on her lips.

    It was quite amusing that she knew her identity as Professor Lu.

    Jia Xiaoling inquired, "So, can I, Professor Lu?"

    She thought that Lu Qingyi would agree since professors usually don¡¯t reject students asking for help.

    "Are you worthy?"

    Lu Qingyi raised her eyebrows, let out a few cold laughs, exhibiting absolute indifference.

    Wanted to add her on WeChat by the excuse of being a student seeking help from a teacher?

    Jia Xiaoling didn¡¯t even look to see if she was eligible. So what if she was a student? Did Lu Qingyi care about these things?

    No, of course not.

    "Professor Lu, what do you mean by..."

    Jia Xiaoling looked at Lu Qingyi with a wronged expression.

    It was hard to accept such words coming from a professor¡¯s mouth.

    "Since you know my identity, don¡¯t you know about my reputation?"

    Lu Qingyi raised the corner of her lips slightly, her smile particularly icy.

    Everyone knows about Professor Lu¡¯s reputation outside.

    She is known for being cold-hearted, harsh in teaching, and almost devilish in nature.

    "Huh?"

    Jia Xiaoling was somewhat confused. Though she knew that Lu Qingyi was a professor under Hardrick, she was certain she hadn¡¯t heard rumors about Lu Qingyi.

    Besides Professor Hardrick, perhaps not many other teachers had any significant rumors circulating, especially considering Lu Qingyi¡¯s youth.

    Lu Qingyi was very young and beautiful, so Jia Xiaoling didn¡¯t expect her to be the renowned Professor Lu under Hardrick.

    "How do you know?"

    Lu Qingyi walked a few steps forward, looking coldly at Jia Xiaoling, her gaze even icier.

    Her identity was a secret to most. So, Jia Xiaoling knowing it was quite interesting.

    Jia Xiaoling: "I...I overheard it by accident."

    She entered university this year, and from the start of the school year to now, she hasn¡¯t seen Lu Qingyi, so it was likely that Lu Qingyi had left before she had started school.

    It was just a professor¡¯s identity, knowing it wasn¡¯t a big deal.

    "Overheard by accident?"

    Lu Qingyi coldly looked at Jia Xiaoling. Was her identity something that could be easily overheard?

    "Little girl, are you trying to throw yourself away with the trash?"

    Seeing that Lu Qingyi hadn¡¯t returned after taking out the trash for a while, Xu Boyan, worried, came downstairs to find her.

    The soup in the kitchen was still simmering.

    "This place is pretty safe, you don¡¯t need to worry about me."

    Lu Qingyi looked back at Xu Boyan, a faint smile on her face.

    It was as if she was a completely different person compared to the cold one just now.

    "I¡¯m afraid you¡¯ll get lost." S~ea??h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Xu Boyan walked over and gently ruffled Lu Qingyi¡¯s hair, his voice filled with tenderness.

    Lu Qingyi shook her head: "No."

    Xu Boyan¡¯s gaze shifted from Lu Qingyi to Jia Xiaoling, his eyebrows slightly furrowed.

    The girl who had appeared at Lun Boyan¡¯s office the other day, using the excuse of asking questions, he remembered Jia Xiaoling because the matter was related to Lu Qingyi.

    Jia Xiaoling had personally seen Lu Qingyi sitting in the principle¡¯s office.

    "What¡¯s wrong?"

    Xu Boyan withdrew his gaze, softly stroking Lu Qingyi¡¯s hair and spoke in a whisper.

    Lu Qingyi shook her head: "Nothing."

    "Professor Lu, I really did hear it by accident."

    Seeing Lu Qingyi transformed into this gentle person, an idea struck Jia Xiaoling, and she quickly spoke up.

    She thought Lu Qingyi was very pretentious, cold in front of others but immediately becoming tender in the presence of a man.

    Jia Xiaoling was very surprised that Lu Qingyi and Xu Boyan were living together. An unmarried woman living with a man seemed very scandalous.

    A big one at home, and a small one being raised outside.

    Professor Lu?

    Xu Boyan knit his eyebrows slightly and gave Lu Qingyi an inquiring look.

    Lu Qingyi shrugged nonchalantly, shook her head, hinting she had no idea either.

    Xu Boyan suddenly understood.

    "It¡¯s not good to eavesdrop."

    Xu Boyan put his arm around Lu Qingyi¡¯s shoulder, his voice cold.

    Ah, asking questions from the principal? That excuse was obviously far-fetched. Who would be so bold as to ask the principle questions?

    The principal obviously didn¡¯t teach any classes. He noticed it but didn¡¯t say anything at the time, thinking it wasn¡¯t worth bothering about.

    Jia Xiaoling felt her heart throb and softly bit her lip.

    Did Xu Boyan recognize her?

    "Hm?"

    Lu Qingyi looked at Xu Boyan, somewhat confused at his words.

    "Back when you entered Lun Boyan¡¯s office."

    Xu Boyan didn¡¯t say much, a sentence was enough for Lu Qingyi to understand.

    Xu Boyan called Lun Boyan by his name, without any honorifics.

    Although Lun Boyan was a distinguished professor under Hardrick, many influential people within the industry respectfully called him "Principal Lun" or "Old Lun".

    Jia Xiaoling looked at Xu Boyan with a hint of surprise.

    Why did both of them call Lun Boyan by his full name? One referred to him as the "old man", without any form of honorifics.

 Chapter 314: Only one family lives at 314_1

    Chapter 314: Only one family lives at 314_1"Oh, I see."

    Lu Qingyi nodded, instantly catching on.

    Jia Xiaoling only knew that she was one of Hardrick¡¯s professors, but she didn¡¯t know that she was the most famous Professor Lu of Hardrick.

    There were differences among the ¡¯Professor Lu¡¯s, because besides her, there were quite a few people with the surname Lu in Hardrick, all referred to as Professor Lu.

    So she habitually added a few words in front of her title, ¡¯the most famous Professor Lu¡¯.

    Jia Xiaoling must have heard her conversation with Lun Boyan, so she knew that she was a professor at Hardrick.

    "Not all professors can be asked for advice."

    Lu Qingyi crossed her arms. She looked at Jia Xiaoling with a half-smiling, half-cold look.

    Maybe most professors like students who ask questions. If a student tries to add a professor on WeChat under the pretext of asking questions, most professors won¡¯t refuse.

    But there were a small number who wouldn¡¯t, like her. She would answer anything asked in class, but not necessarily after class.

    She was lazy, too lazy to answer students¡¯ questions.

    Jia Xiaoling was somewhat stunned, and she looked at Lu Qingyi without speaking.

    "You can ask questions to all the other teachers at Hardrick, but not me."

    Lu Qingyi leaned her shoulder on Xu Boyan, lifting the corner of her lips slightly as she spoke.

    Yes, she is the exception.

    Jia Xiaoling held up her phone, looking at Lu Qingyi, not quite understanding Lu Qingyi¡¯s meaning.

    Why Lu Qingyi was the exception?

    "Kid, I¡¯ve got soup simmering upstairs, I¡¯ll be right up, you hurry, the food will be ready soon."

    Xu Boyan patted Lu Qingyi¡¯s shoulder gently, speaking softly, then walked upstairs.

    There¡¯s soup simmering upstairs, he must be going back to watch the stove.

    Lu Qingyi nodded.

    "Professor Lu, you look like a high school student. Living with a man while unmarried can give people a bad impression."

    Jia Xiaoling looked at Xu Boyan¡¯s retreating figure, lightly biting her lip, and spoke in a pretentiously troubled tone.

    Despite being a professor, Lu Qingyi looked about sixteen years old.

    Honestly, Jia Xiaoling was jealous. She was jealous that Lu Qingyi had such a handsome boyfriend, and she was jealous of the good relationship between Lu Qingyi and Lu Jiahao.

    "What¡¯s that to you?"

    Lu Qingyi slightly raised her eyebrows and answered coldly.

    What she did had nothing to do with Jia Xiaoling.

    "Professors need to maintain their image too."

    Jia Xiaoling blinked.

    "Just mind your own business."

    Lu Qingyi put her hands in her trouser pockets, she answered coldly, then turned and went upstairs.

    Jia Xiaoling bit her lip tightly, she watched Lu Qingyi¡¯s retreating figure, then followed her.

    In the stairwell, Lu Qingyi turned, her gaze cold as she stared at Jia Xiaoling.

    Following her? Is she insane?

    "Professor, I have relatives living here."

    Jia Xiaoling stopped, laughed awkwardly at Lu Qingyi a few times, scratched her head and said.

    This excuse shouldn¡¯t be too extreme, right?

    She didn¡¯t have any relatives living here at all. It just so happened that she was here because a good sister in the medical school wanted to rent a place near the school and asked her to help look. She just came to this small apartment. Her sister had something to do and would come later.

    She didn¡¯t expect to see Lu Qingyi here, which was particularly incredible.

    "Are you sure?"

    Lu Qingyi slightly tilted a corner of her lips, coldly staring at Jia Xiaoling.

    Relatives?

    Do they exist?

    Of course, the answer was no.

    "Mm-hmm."

    Jia Xiaoling nodded, much like a pecking hen. sea??h th§× N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "There¡¯s only one family living in this apartment building."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand rested upon the rail, her tone was chilling as she spoke.

    There were several apartment buildings in this residential area, but in the building she lived in there was only one family, her and Xu Boyan.

    Xu Boyan, who also likes quiet, wouldn¡¯t leave the space for noisy people.

    The entire apartment building was Xu Boyan¡¯s, he could do as he wished.

    "Ah, are you joking, Professor?"

    The smile on Jia Xiaoling¡¯s face was somewhat awkward as she scratched her head.

    Although the housing prices near the Medical University were a bit expensive, those living in apartments were generally not very rich, there were many good houses near the Medical University.

    She didn¡¯t believe that there was only one household in this apartment building, that was particularly unrealistic.

    "I¡¯m not joking."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s eyes were particularly cold, and so was her tone.

    Joking?

    Did she need to joke about this?

    "Then I¡¯ll knock on the door, surely there will be people inside."

    Jia Xiaoling only thought that Lu Qingyi was aware that she didn¡¯t have any relatives living here, so she said this apartment building only had one family living in it.

    She gently bit her lip, walked in front of Lu Qingyi, knocked on the door, but received no response after a long wait. Jia Xiaoling knocked on another door, and still no response.

    It can¡¯t be, right?

    Could it be that they went to school or work?

    "Click"

    As the key entered the keyhole, the door was promptly opened by Lu Qingyi, causing Jia Xiaoling to stare dumbfounded.

    Uncomprehending, Lu Qingyi opened the door. How was that possible?

    Then, Lu Qingyi opened the second door, closed it again, put the keys back in her pocket, and lazily leaned against the wall.

    "How do you have the keys?"

    Jia Xiaoling looked stunned, she couldn¡¯t react.

    "There¡¯s only one family living in this building."

    Lu Qingyi tilted her red lips, her tone was very cold.

    Searching for relatives?

    Wasn¡¯t she stalking her?

    There were only her and Xu Boyan in this building, even though they only occupied a small room, no other rooms had been rented or sold.

    "Sorry, sorry, I took the wrong way."

    Jia Xiaoling quickly bowed, then took a few steps back before running out and then running back, speaking with an embarrassed expression.

    Well, if Lu Qingyi believes that she just took the wrong path, there wouldn¡¯t be a problem.

    "As long as you know."

    Lu Qingyi left a seemingly cryptic comment before going upstairs.

    Jia Xiaoling watched Lu Qingyi go upstairs, she wanted to follow her, but didn¡¯t know what excuse she should use to do so.

    She knew?

    Knew what?

    Having only one family living in an apartment building is relatively normal, maybe the others hadn¡¯t moved in yet.

    But why did Lu Qingyi have the keys to other people¡¯s homes? That was a bit unreasonable.

    Jia Xiaoling walked out of the apartment building, somewhat stunned.

    "Xiaoling."

    Her friend just arrived, was about to call Jia Xiaoling when she saw her, and she waved happily.

    Seeing Luo Xinxin¡¯s smile, Jia Xiaoling was especially happy.

 Chapter 315 Luo Xinxin and Jiang Xiaoling_1

    Chapter 315: 315 Luo Xinxin and Jiang Xiaoling_1"Xinxin, you¡¯re finally here, I¡¯ve been waiting for a really long time."

    Jia Xiaoling had a particularly aggrieved look on her face, she pouted unhappily as she spoke.

    "What¡¯s up?"

    Luo Xinxin went over and hugged Jia Xiaoling.

    They grew up together and have been neighbors since childhood, so they¡¯ve always gotten along well. Jia Xiaoling is just a bit older than Luo Xinxin.

    "Nothing."

    Jia Xiaoling shook her head.

    "My grandpa told me, we can¡¯t rent this apartment. We can rent any other one."

    Luo Xinxin pointed to the apartment where Lu Qingyi and Xu Boyan lived.

    She was curious about this; was it already filled up? Why couldn¡¯t it be rented out?

    Her grandpa said it couldn¡¯t be rented, but he didn¡¯t mention whether the apartment was already full.

    "Why?"

    Jia Xiaoling looked back at the apartment building, a hint of surprise in her question.

    Not available for rent?

    Why?

    There were only Lu Qingyi and Xu Boyan living in that space.

    "Maybe it¡¯s all booked out."

    Luo Xinxin shrugged with a sense of helplessness.

    This building looked like the best one in the neighborhood. She had originally wanted to rent an apartment in this building, but was disappointed when she found out that wasn¡¯t a possibility.

    "But there¡¯s obviously only one family living here."

    Jia Xiaoling blurted out instinctively, gazing at Luo Xinxin wide-eyed. sea??h th§× n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Fully booked?

    That¡¯s impossible.

    "Really?"

    Luo Xinxin was momentarily flustered as well, and turned to look at Jia Xiaoling.

    If there was only one family living there, why wasn¡¯t it up for rent?

    This was truly illogical.

    Suggesting that they bought the whole apartment would be unrealistic. Would wealthy people live in such a small apartment? The living room of such a small flat isn¡¯t even bigger than a single room in a villa.

    But if they didn¡¯t have money, how did they manage to live alone in the entire building?

    "Yeah, there¡¯s a couple living in there."

    Jia Xiaoling said.

    Luo Xinxin raised an eyebrow, "A couple?"

    "The woman is a professor from Hadrick University, and I don¡¯t know the man."

    Jia Xiaoling immediately shared everything she knew.

    A professor at Hadrick University?

    Luo Xinxin was finding it difficult to digest this information, why would a professor from Hadrick be living in an apartment near the medical college? This made no sense at all.

    The Hadrick University was actually quite far from the medical college campus, so under no circumstances would a Hadrick University professor live in these apartments.

    Luo Xinxin asked Jia Xiaoling, "Are you sure you¡¯re not mistaken?"

    It seemed completely implausible.

    "Yes, I even saw her chatting with Principal Lu. She doesn¡¯t teach anymore, and I don¡¯t know what she is doing presently. But before, she was a professor at Hadrick."

    Jia Xiaoling confirmed, looking incredibly assured.

    Luo Xinxin nodded, "Ah, I see."

    If she was no longer a professor at Hadrick University, renting an apartment near the medical school made a bit more sense.

    "Xinxin, I really don¡¯t like her. Do you remember Lu Jiahao who I told you about? I confessed my feelings to him, but he rejected me. He maintains a certain distance from all the girls."

    Jia Xiaoling held Luo Xinxin¡¯s arm with a sad look on her face, it was genuinely heartbreaking.

    "It¡¯s nothing."

    Luo Xinxin gently patted Jia Xiaoling¡¯s head, speaking with calm reassurance.

    Getting rejected was not something to be embarrassed about, especially since this boy rejected all the girls and kept his distance from them.

    Luo Xinxin was somewhat puzzled about why Jia Xiaoling was still upset.

    "Getting rejected is no big deal, I was just a bit sad. But, but he is close with that female professor."

    Jia Xiaoling thought about the interaction between Lu Qingyi and Lu Jiahao, she felt incredibly upset, harboring deep resentment for Lu Qingyi.

    "A student being intimate with a teacher? Is it a teacher-student relationship?"

    Luo Xinxin looked at Jia Xiaoling with wide eyes, exaggerating her surprise.

    She was still a minor, and her thoughts were not as complex as Jia Xiaoling¡¯s, and her understanding of relationships relatively innocent.

    There were many examples in novels of student-teacher love affairs, such as the cold-hearted male lead being aloof to all girls, but his girlfriend is a professor.¡¯

    ¡¯The aloof female lead who keeps everyone at arm¡¯s length, her boyfriend turns out to be a aloof professor.¡¯

    ¡¯The sunny male lead acting distant towards females, unexpectedly ended up with the aloof female professor...¡¯

    There were a multitude of such instances.

    At this moment, Luo Xinxin was wondering if the boy that Jia Xiaoling liked was keeping his distance from the other girls because he had feelings for their professor, and all his thoughts were occupied by her.

    A person who was in love couldn¡¯t possibly make room for someone else in their heart.

    "She has a boyfriend, and he was right there beside her. She touched Lu Jiahao¡¯s hair and face, even his cheek, in front of her boyfriend, and her movements were very gentle..."

    Jia Xiaoling took a deep breath, staring at Luo Xinxin as she spoke, that behavior bothered her the most.

    The fact that she was getting intimate with others even though she had a boyfriend was just plain shameless.

    Similarly, Lu Qingyi¡¯s boyfriend didn¡¯t object to her behavior.

    Luo Xinxin: "..."

    Holy crap, seriously? Something like this happened?

    She stared at Jia Xiaoling, not knowing what to say for a moment.

    "Could it be due to some other reason? Like a friend or relative?"

    Luo Xinxin sorted her thoughts, speaking slowly as she questioned. There couldn¡¯t be such a dramatic twist, could there?

    Could there be such people in the world?

    She didn¡¯t mean the kind of person who flirts around, she was wondering if there would be men who would just stand by as their girlfriends behaved intimately with other men.

    Convinced there must be some kind of misunderstanding in what Jia Xiaoling saw, Luo Xinxin rationalized that there couldn¡¯t be such generous men in the world; men¡¯s possessive nature tends to be stronger than women¡¯s.

    Jia Xiaoling shook her head.

    She had done her homework on Lu Jiahao, understood his background. Lu Jiahao had a twin sister who studied at Beijing University, and Gu Yansi, an older brother, and another sister studying at the medical college.

    If there aren¡¯t any relatives teaching at Hadrick University, Lu Qingyi couldn¡¯t be related to Lu Jiahao.

    "I know everything about the guy I like."

    Jia Xiaoling bit her lip lightly, speaking slowly.

    To avoid any unnecessary misunderstandings, she had researched about Lu Jiahao, fearing that he might already have a girl he liked.

    "If he doesn¡¯t like you, how about you stop liking him too?"

    Luo Xinxin, having never had a boyfriend, didn¡¯t know what it felt like to be in love and thus, was naive about love.

    All she knew was whether a guy was attractive or not, whether he was wealthy, and what she could gain if they ended up together.

 Chapter 316 Discovery of Professor Lu Qingyiâ€™s Identity_1

    Chapter 316: 316 Discovery of Professor Lu Qingyi¡¯s Identity_1Luo Xinxin didn¡¯t understand what it felt like to love someone, nor did she understand the feeling of unrequited love.

    "Xinxin, you can¡¯t just stop liking someone because you say so. You¡¯re still young, you might not understand these things. Lu Jiahao was the first person I liked, so I really like him now. When I see him being intimate with another woman, it makes me unhappy."

    Jiang Xiaoling shook her head and said, her determination to get to know Lu Qingyi stemmed not from the fact she was Hardrick¡¯s professor, but because she was close friends with Lu Jiahao.

    "What¡¯s the name of that female professor? I can help you look her up."

    Luo Xinxin took a moment to think before replying.

    Investigating someone was quite straightforward for her.

    Jiang Xiaoling gently uttered a name, "Lu Qingyi."

    Lu Qingyi, this was the name she remembered clearly, which sounded very nice.

    "Lu Qingyi?"

    Luo Xinxin¡¯s eyes widened in surprise, she looked incredulously at Jiang Xiaoling, cupping her ear to ask.

    Lu Qingyi?

    Did she hear that correctly?

    It was Lu Qingyi, right?

    "Yes, her name is Lu Qingyi."

    Jiang Xiaoling gently nodded, absolutely certain of this name.

    "Do you remember I told you about a person who I particularly despise, but is also particularly skilled?"

    Luo Xinxin asked.

    "I know."

    Jiang Xiaoling nodded. Luo Xinxin had indeed told her before, with a tone full of resentment.

    "Her name is Lu Qingyi."

    Luo Xinxin bit her lip, jealousy flashing in her eyes.

    Lu Qingyi, she truly despised her.

    Computing that Lu Qingyi had such a handsome boyfriend, made her even more jealous.

    "What a coincidence? The person we both dislike has the same name."

    Jiang Xiaoling was somewhat incredulous, feeling it was truly too coincidental.

    "Xiaoling, could it be the same person?"

    Luo Xinxin lightly bit her lip, looking at the tall apartment building in front of her, she slowly spoke her question.

    Even though Jiang Xiaoling said that Lu Qingyi was professor Hardrick, but she rented a house near the medical school, could it be the same person?

    Otherwise why would professor Hardrick rent a house near the medical school?

    This was truly quite strange.

    "No way, right? How could a student and a professor be the same person? Who would be so silly to stop being a professor just to become a student?"

    Jiang Xiaoling shook her head, it can¡¯t be that someone was foolish enough to give up being a professor, and having the income, just to become a student who needs to spend on everything.

    This was highly unrealistic, and seemingly no one in this world behaved like that. Sear?h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    She had no idea that Lu Qingyi would be the exception, a person who always defies the conventional.

    "You¡¯re right."

    Luo Xinxin smacked her head, feeling that Jiang Xiaoling made a lot of sense.

    "Xinxin, let¡¯s go look at the apartments."

    Jiang Xiaoling moved the subject, they needed to act quickly as she had a class in the afternoon.

    "Okay."

    Luo Xinxin nodded, then made a phone call to the apartment manager, who arrived quickly.

    "Are you Miss Luo? Choose the apartment you like, the monthly rent is two thousand, all the prices are the same."

    The apartment manager came over with his notebook, smiling at Luo Xinxin, his attitude very friendly.

    "Is this building not available for rent?"

    Luo Xinxin pointed to the building closest to her, which happened to be the building where Lu Qingyi and Xu Boyan lived, and asked.

    "I¡¯m sorry Miss Luo, this building has already been sold, it doesn¡¯t belong to us anymore, so we don¡¯t have the right to rent it."

    The apartment manager slowly answered, his tone somewhat apologetic.

    Most of the apartments in Kyoto are not privately owned, it¡¯s very rare for someone to buy an entire apartment building.

    Now that this building has been bought, he feels it is very strange.

    "Someone bought it?"

    Luo Xinxin and Jiang Xiaoling were surprised. They had heard of people buying villas, but never apartments.

    Apartment is not a fixed property, it¡¯s not valuable when it¡¯s sold later, it doesn¡¯t have much value in itself.

    "Yes." The apartment manager nodded.

    The customer¡¯s information is confidential, he is just a manager and so doesn¡¯t know who bought the apartment building.

    All he knows is that the person who bought this building must be very wealthy.

    Luo Xinxin no longer dwelled on this matter, they chose a suite and paid then and there, sealing the deal.

    She didn¡¯t want to live at school anymore, instead wanting to live by herself.

    "Lu Qingyi?"

    Just as Luo Xinxin and Jiang Xiaoling had finished looking at the apartment, they happened to see Lu Qingyi, who had just stepped out from another apartment building.

    She stared wide-eyed at Lu Qingyi, her face full of disbelief.

    Had Lu Qingyi just come out of the apartment building that was sold?

    "Hmm."

    Lu Qingyi pulled up her baseball cap, her expression slightly cold, and her attitude indifferent.

    She looked at Luo Xinxin and Jiang Xiaoling, raising an eyebrow.

    They knew each other, huh, birds of a feather.

    Jiang Xiaoling turned to look at Luo Xinxin, then back at Lu Qingyi in disbelief.

    So, were they talking about the same person all along?

    The professor Hardrick that Jiang Xiaolin mentioned as Lu Qingyi, the medical college student Lu Qingyi, were they the same person?

    This was a bit too incredible, wasn¡¯t it?

    Why would a qualified professor become a student, wasn¡¯t that absurd?

    "You think because you came first you can do whatever you want? Being first means you don¡¯t have to go to school? Lu Qingyi, you might be excellent, but you are very arrogant."

    Luo Xinxin stepped in front of Lu Qingyi, tilting her head up to speak, her gaze filled with jealousy.

    Lu Qingyi slightly raised the corner of her lips, but did not say anything.

    "Xinxin, this is the Professor Hardrick I told you about."

    Jiang Xiaoling tugged at Luo Xinxin¡¯s sleeve, lowering her voice to tell her.

    "What?"

    Luo Xinxin stared wide-eyed at Jiang Xiaoling.

    Professor Hardrick?

    The Lu Qingyi standing in front of her?

    No way.

    It really was the same person.

    "Hey, what¡¯s your purpose in coming to Medical College as a professor?"

    Luo Xinxin pointed at Lu Qingyi and asked. No wonder Wei Song treated Lu Qingyi differently, turned out they knew each other.

    Wei Song graduated from Hardrick, and Lu Qingyi is Professor Hardrick.

    Lu Qingyi: "... Do I need a purpose?"

    A purpose? Did she need a purpose?

    She was just bored and wanted something to do.

    If she really had a purpose, why would she avoid school for so long?

    "Giving up a good professorship to be a student, you either have a motive or you¡¯re sick."

    Luo Xinxin clenched her teeth and glared at Lu Qingyi, her words firm.

 Chapter 317: Just experiencing life 317_1

    Chapter 317: Just experiencing life 317_1"Just trying to experience life, that¡¯s all."

    Lu Qingyi slid her hands into her pockets, her expression was particularly casual. Despite Luo Xinxin knowing, she didn¡¯t feel flustered at all.

    She didn¡¯t care if she was exposed.

    Luo Xinxin: "..."

    Jia Xiaoling: "..."

    Experiencing life?

    Who are you trying to fool? Who could be that free?

    "Professor Lu, although it might not be obvious, but you are not young anymore, why would you start a relationship with a student, especially when you already have a boyfriend?"

    Jia Xiaoling mustered her courage to voice her thoughts, nervously biting her lip.

    Lu Qingyi: "..."

    Not young anymore?

    What does she mean?

    Does she think I am old?

    "Do I look old? Am I toying with a student?"

    Lu Qingyi arched her brows, her gaze at Jia Xiaoling was filled with playful amusement.

    She felt she was quite young, still unable to get her marriage certificate. Even with Xu Boyan by her side, was it possible for her to have eyes on others?

    "Anyway you must be like twenty-four, right? Jiahao hasn¡¯t even reached nineteen."

    Jia Xiaoling earnestly said, biting her lower lip.

    A person who is already a professor must be quite old. Jia Xiaoling is sure that Lu Qingyi only looks young, not actually being young.

    "Do I look like I¡¯m twenty-four?"

    Lu Qingyi laughed lightly, her expression languid.

    Twenty-four?

    Does she look that old? Or does Jia Xiaoling think being a professor disqualifies one from being young?

    Jia Xiaoling was silent, feeling Lu Qingyi actually didn¡¯t look that old, but rather mature beyond her years.

    "Professor Lu, you..."

    Wei Song had been waiting outside the apartment for a while, not seeing Lu Qingyi, he walked in directly but swallowed any words he was about to say when he noticed Luo Xinxin.

    Why would Luo Xinxin be here?

    Luo Xinxin was quite surprised to suddenly see Wei Song, "Professor Wei."

    Wei Song seemed to have addressed Lu Qingyi as Professor Lu just now, she didn¡¯t mishear, did she?

    "Ready to leave?"

    Wei Song silently nodded, not looking much at Luo Xinxin, instead his focus was on Lu Qingyi.

    "Yes, I am."

    Lu Qingyi nodded, her hands back in her pockets, her expression still casual.

    "Professor Wei, isn¡¯t it strange for a professor from Hardrick to be a student in a medical college?"

    Luo Xinxin blocked Wei Song¡¯s path, looking at him as she asked.

    "Isn¡¯t it strange for a Hardrick graduate to be a professor in a medical college?"

    Wei Song looked a bit taken aback at Lu Qingyi before responding.

    Did Luo Xinxin figure out Lu Qingyi¡¯s actual identity? That was impossible, right? Lu Qingyi had concealed it for so long, it couldn¡¯t be that anyone could just find out.

    Luo Xinxin stood dumbstruck, somewhat lost for words. It did seem, on reflection, that what Wei Song said made sense.

    "Isn¡¯t it different? Instead of being a decent professor, she chooses to be a student. Isn¡¯t it strange?"

    Jia Xiaoling interjected, her eyes always on Lu Qingyi.

    With every glance at Lu Qingyi, she was reminded of Lu Jiahao, bringing on a surge of resentment.

    "Your words are not fair, young lady. Don¡¯t you understand the concept of experiencing life?"

    Xue Yin walked in, hooking her arms with Wei Song¡¯s as she spoke with a slight upward curve of her lips.

    Although she also didn¡¯t understand Lu Qingyi¡¯s behavior, she was certain that Lu Qingyi had no ulterior motives.

    "Aren¡¯t you..." S§×ar?h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Luo Xinxin stared at Xue Yin, suspecting that the woman standing in front of her was indeed the owner of the cake shop near the school.

    She seemed to remember her name was Xue Yin.

    So what was the relationship between Xue Yin and Wei Song?

    "Professor Wei is teaching at the medical college all because of me. Besides experiencing life, what else can our Professor Wei do at the medical college?"

    Xue Yin leaned on Wei Song¡¯s shoulders, slowly speaking out the words.

    "Professor Lu, aren¡¯t you inviting your boyfriend to join us?"

    Xue Yin smiled at Lu Qingyi, then walked toward her. She didn¡¯t hold Lu Qingyi¡¯s arm because she knew Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t like such physical contact.

    "No need, did you bring the camera?"

    Lu Qingyi casually replied.

    The trip was to take wedding photos for Wei Song and Xue Yin. Her photography skills were excellent and she hadn¡¯t had a shooting session for a long time. She wanted to casually try it out.

    Wei Song and Xue Yin naturally wouldn¡¯t refuse Lu Qingyi. Even if the pictures didn¡¯t turn out well, it would still be the honor of their lifetime.

    "Yes, it¡¯s here. Top of the line equipment."

    Xue Yin nodded, utterly thrilled thinking about Lu Qingyi taking their wedding photos.

    That¡¯s Professor Lu from Hardrick we¡¯re talking about! They didn¡¯t know how great their luck was, to have Lu Qingyi personally take their wedding photos.

    Lu Qingyi nodded: "Hmm."

    Professor Lu?

    Luo Xinxin and Jia Xiaoling both heard clearly this time. Xue Yin had explicitly called Lu Qingyi, Professor Lu.

    "Just call me Qingyi, I¡¯m merely a medical student now."

    Lu Qingyi looked at Xue Yin, not quite used to being called professor after having been away from Hardrick for so long.

    "Ah... Isn¡¯t that inappropriate? After all, Professor Wei was once your student."

    Xue Yin shook her head, feeling it was unfitting.

    If once a teacher, always like a father. Since Lu Qingyi once taught Wei Song, then Lu Qingyi was forever Wei Song¡¯s teacher. They couldn¡¯t mess up this address.

    "Yes, Professor Lu, this isn¡¯t right."

    Wei Song also shook his head, agreeing with Xue Yin that this was improper.

    Wei Song was Lu Qingyi¡¯s student?

    Luo Xinxin and Jia Xiaoling had gleaned this important piece of information. How could this be?

    Wei Song had been teaching for quite a long time, it wasn¡¯t possible for him to be taught by Lu Qingyi. They heard that the Wei Song of the medical college was the student of Hardrick¡¯s most famous Professor Lu.

    There were even people mocking Wei Song, saying such a decent professor¡¯s student ended up teaching in a medical college. It was indeed laughable.

    "Whatever."

    Lu Qingyi felt somewhat helpless.

    Whatever, let them be.

    "Professor Wei, wasn¡¯t your previous professor the most famous Professor Lu from Hardrick?"

    Luo Xinxin asked timidly.

    Jia Xiaoling also looked at Wei Song, anticipation in her eyes.

    Wei Song: "Yes."

    "Pfft, didn¡¯t you already know?"

    Xue Yin chuckled, having assumed Luo Xinxin was already aware from her earlier question.

    "What were we supposed to know?"

    Jia Xiaoling and Luo Xinxin exchanged glances, their faces full of confusion.

    They didn¡¯t know anything.

    "You thought Professor Lu was an old, bald, and oily middle-aged man?"

    Xue Yin laughed lightly, covering her mouth.

    Not to mention, before Wei Song had confirmed it to her, she also thought the same. Who would believe that such an authoritative professor was actually a young girl?

 Chapter 318Lu Qingyi is Professor Hardrick_1

    Chapter 318: 318Lu Qingyi is Professor Hardrick_1?r¨¥ewebnovel.comRight, no one would believe such a young girl could be so capable.

    Luo Xinxin and Jiang Xiaoling exchanged glances. In their minds, Hardrick¡¯s most famous Professor Lu was exactly like this.

    After all, he was supposed to be an old man with white hair, not someone particularly young.

    But what was the relationship between Hardrick¡¯s most famous Professor Lu and Lu Qingyi?

    "Professor Lu, did I let something slip?"

    Xue Yin glanced at Luo Xinxin¡¯s and Jia Xiaoling¡¯s still bewildered expressions, and quickly covered her own mouth.

    It seemed she had said a little too much, but she really couldn¡¯t control herself.

    "No."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s tone was particularly casual, she didn¡¯t think anything of it.

    She had just not wanted to speak about it before, and was too lazy to explain.

    "The most famous Professor Lu of Hardrick is standing right in front of you now. What do you think she would want from the medical school?"

    Since Lu Qingyi said it was fine, Xue Yin didn¡¯t hesitate anymore; she spoke directly.

    The things that Hardrick¡¯s most famous Lu Qingyi wanted were mostly within her reach. Every one of her past students was a top talent in their fields.

    Just her identity alone could get her many things. To put it bluntly, the medical school couldn¡¯t offer her anything she even remotely wanted, nor anything within it.

    Luo Xinxin and Jiang Xiaoling stared at Lu Qingyi in disbelief, then looked at Xue Yin suspiciously. They really didn¡¯t believe it.

    Lu Qingyi is Hardrick¡¯s most famous Professor Lu?

    How is that possible?

    Jiang Xiaoling thought Lu Qingyi was just young-looking and was actually quite old. However, Luo Xinxin knew for sure that Lu Qingyi was not even twenty years old yet.

    If Lu Qingyi was indeed the famous Professor Lu of Hardrick, that would mean she became a professor underage, when they might have just been in middle school or just entered high school.

    How could that be possible?

    How could Lu Qingyi be so remarkable?

    "Don¡¯t believe me? I do admit, the truth does sound hard to believe, but facts are facts,"

    Xue Yin crossed her arms, speaking slowly and looking at Luo Xinxin and Jiang Xiaoling with amusement.

    "Lu Qingyi, is what she¡¯s saying true?"

    Luo Xinxin turned stiffly to look at Lu Qingyi, her voice trembling with surprise and disbelief.

    She was a little doubtful, but when she met Lu Qingyi¡¯s gaze, she felt that it could be true.

    "Yeah."

    Lu Qingyi responded laconically, seeming uninterested.

    Unconsciously, Luo Xinxin took a step back, her face full of disbelief as she stared at Lu Qingyi.

    This...was truly beyond comprehension.

    "But why would you..."

    Luo Xinxin started to ask Lu Qingyi, but stopped. She gazed fixedly at Lu Qingyi.

    If Lu Qingyi really was Hardrick¡¯s Professor Lu, why would she abandon such a good job to come study at the medical school?

    The salary would have been substantial, and the work would have been easy. She would have earned a lot and had a relaxed life, the kind many people envy. Luo Xinxin couldn¡¯t understand why Lu Qingyi would make such a choice.

    "The most important thing in life is to be happy,"

    Lu Qingyi said with a slight curve of her lips, her voice especially soft.

    Before, she thought money was important because she wanted to have a lot of money to give her grandmother a good life, so she worked hard, hardly refusing any money-making venture.

    She also wanted to do as she pleased, but often, for the sake of money, she would find herself doing things she didn¡¯t want to do.

    But after her grandmother passed away, she realized that money wasn¡¯t important. What was important was being happy in life.

    Because money couldn¡¯t buy her grandmother¡¯s life back.

    "The prestigious Professor Lu of Hardrick is actually involved with a student? Do you know what this is?"

    Jiang Xiaoling was taken aback for a moment before she managed to respond. She had just digested that Lu Qingyi was Hardrick¡¯s most famous Professor Lu.

    What a shocking revelation!

    And what if Lu Qingyi was Hardrick¡¯s most famous professor? Her life was still in chaos, even stooping to a teacher-student relationship.

    She didn¡¯t disapprove of teacher-student relationships per se, but the fact that she had a boyfriend and was still flirting with other men seemed wrong.

    "When did I ever get involved with a student?"

    Lu Qingyi found Jiang Xiaoling amusing. She smiled faintly at Jiang Xiaoling, her expression full of mock amusement.

    How could Jiang Xiaoling know about something even she was oblivious to? Wasn¡¯t this a joke?

    "You and Lu Jiahao, you¡¯re so close to each other, I even saw you touching his head and face. If this isn¡¯t getting involved with a student, what is?"

    Jiang Xiaoling had been mulling over this for a while before she finally voiced it out. She was glaring at Lu Qingyi angrily.

    Well, since she had subtly hinted but Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t perceive it, pretending to know nothing, now she let out everything, to see how humiliated Lu Qingyi would be later.

    Lu Jiahao?

    Lu Qingyi was slightly stunned. She looked at Jiang Xiaoling, her gaze cold, seemingly looking at an idiot.

    Xue Yin and Wei Song exchanged a glance, smiles brimming in their eyes. Xue Yin covered her mouth to prevent herself from laughing, while Wei Song pulled Xue Yin closer, a corner of his lips lifted.

    Lu Jiahao was Lu Qingyi¡¯s brother. They both knew this very well. It was unexpected that people could misconstrue their relationship.

    Luo Xinxin didn¡¯t have much reaction, she suddenly felt like she had heard the name Lu Jiahao somewhere else.

    Besides from Jiang Xiaoling¡¯s mouth.

    "A fickle woman like you, how did you hook up Jiahao?"

    Jiang Xiaoling bit her lip while asking her question, eager to know the answer.

    Lu Jiahao was usually sunny and outgoing, but he keeps a distance when it comes to girls. Almost no woman can get close to Lu Jiahao.

    "First, have a pretty face,"

    Lu Qingyi slightly lifted the corners of her lips, patted her own face and told Jiang Xiaoling.

    Lu Qingyi was highly confident in her appearance. S§×ar?h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Jiang Xiaoling bit her lip and unconsciously touched her own face. Her face was indeed not as beautiful as Lu Qingyi¡¯s, Lu Qingyi was much more beautiful than her.

    "A relatively tall figure."

    Lu Qingyi indicated her own height with her hand, and then looked down on Jiang Xiaoling, her smile growing.

    Jiang Xiaoling bit her lip while looking at Lu Qingyi, expecting her to continue.

    "Long, straight, black hair."

    Lu Qingyi said while flipping her own long hair.

    Jiang Xiaoling automatically touched her own short, curly, blonde hair, sinking into deep thought.

    Could it really be like that?

 Chapter 319: The most important thing for 319 is happiness_1

    Chapter 319: The most important thing for 319 is happiness_1"."Of course, none of these are the main point. The key is that I am smarter than you and share a blood relation with Jiahao."

    Lu Qingyi slightly raised the corners of her lips, negating everything that had been said before.

    Beautiful women are not rare in this world; on the contrary, there are many. The only reason Jiahao hasn¡¯t taken a liking to one is simply because he doesn¡¯t like them.

    Liking someone is not about appearances. Liking someone based on looks is just shallow. When you truly like someone, it¡¯s because of their substance.

    The only reason she and Jiahao are so close is because of their blood relation.

    Beautiful face, tall stature, long black hair... all of these are not important.

    Blood relation?

    Jia Xiaoling was stunned and stared at Lu Qingyi in disbelief.

    She never expected this factor to be at play.

    Was Lu Qingyi Jiahao¡¯s sister? Or his younger sister?

    "Are you Jiahao¡¯s elder sister?"

    Jia Xiaoling widened her eyes at Lu Qingyi. She knew that Jiahao had an older sister in the medical faculty who was a freshman. However, she never connected this fact with Lu Qingyi. She hadn¡¯t realized that Lu Qingyi was Jiahao¡¯s sister.

    Then she ...

    "Impossible?"

    Lu Qingyi raised her lips slightly in a playful smirk as she looked at Jia Xiaoling.

    Jia Xiaoling was momentarily speechless, not knowing what to say.

    Wei Song and Xue Yin finally burst into laughter. How dramatic this was!

    "Don¡¯t overthink it," said Xue Yin, covering her mouth. Her eyes were filled with laughter.

    Overthinking can make any situation look different. Qingyi and Jiahao¡¯s closeness could simply be because they have a good relationship or they might be relatives. That wouldn¡¯t lead to any complications.

    Jia Xiaoling¡¯s face turned crimson. She felt extremely embarrassed.

    She was genuinely embarrassed.

    "Why?"

    Luo Xinxin stared at Lu Qingyi. The envy in her eyes morphed into respect.

    Lu Qingyi was truly excellent. Even though Had¡¯s Professor Lu wasn¡¯t a medical professor, in the previous medical exams, Lu Qingyi came in first.

    Indeed, the professors at Hardrick were all incredibly talented but not omnipotent; it was impossible for them to know everything.

    Luo Xinxin couldn¡¯t understand why Lu Qingyi, who was already Hardrick¡¯s most famous professor, needed to take the college entrance exam to study in the medical faculty.

    It was puzzling indeed.

    Luo Xinxin¡¯s ¡¯why¡¯ carried a multitude of queries not merely concerning Qingyi¡¯s role as a student.

    "What an individual seeks in life isn¡¯t wealth or fame, but happiness. Just do whatever brings joy," said Lu Qingyi indifferently. She looked up at the apartment building with a sweet smile on her face.

    Her happiness currently leaned upon Xu Boyan. As long as he was there, everything was good.

    Just as Lu Qingyi looked up, Xu Boyan happened to open the window. Their eyes met.

    The two of them locked eyes, and Qingyi¡¯s smile was especially sweet. S~ea??h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Pink bubbles wafted around in the air.

    "Oh my God, Professor Lu, you guys are too sweet!" exclaims Xue Yin upon spotting Xu Boyan. She shared her envy for the young love she witnessed.

    Xue Yin firmly believed that Lu Qingyi and Xu Boyan were a couple who can go a long way. She swears on her own happiness.

    Love cannot be hidden. She sensed that both Xu Boyan and Lu Qingyi were deep lovers who, once fallen for someone, do not easily forget about them.

    "You two will get married soon."

    Lu Qingyi retracted her gaze and said with a slight smile.

    Suddenly she felt a tinge of envy towards Wei Song and Xue Yin. They had already got their marriage certificate and even set their wedding date. The only thing remaining was the wedding ceremony.

    But she hadn¡¯t even reached the legal marriage age, and hence, wasn¡¯t eligible to even get the certificate yet with Xu Boyan.

    "Envious, huh?"

    Xue Yin covered her mouth and laughed lightly. Her eyes beamed with amusement as she looked at Qingyi.

    How amusing this was.

    When she first met Lu Qingyi, she seemed a formidable, beautiful and aloof person.

    After interacting for a while, she discovered that she was a kind-hearted and easy-going girl at heart.

    Lu Qingyi chuckled without responding, her eyes filled with mirth.

    Yes, she was a bit envious. But right now, being envious couldn¡¯t change anything.

    Even though she was extraordinarily capable and could easily obtain many things without doing anything, she couldn¡¯t change the law. She couldn¡¯t get married till she reached the legal age.

    A woman has to be at least 20 years old, and a man 22, to get married. This was an unalterable fact, even for her.

    "It¡¯s just two more months, no rush. Marriage is, in fact, the tomb of love. Once you step in, there¡¯s no return. Whether the marriage is good or bad depends on you and your partner as the path is chosen by you." Xue Yin unexpectedly exclaimed and reached out to pat Qingyi¡¯s shoulder.

    Getting married too early might not be a good thing. She and Wei Song had been dating for many years before they decided to tie the knot.

    Lu Qingyi and Xu Boyan had met just less than a year ago. Qingyi already planned for marriage. Xue Yin wasn¡¯t sure whether this was a good development.

    She had heard from Wei Song that Qingyi used to be a misandrist and always maintained her aloof nature. She couldn¡¯t tell if Qingyi¡¯s personality change was due to Xu Boyan¡¯s presence.

    "Are you unhappy with me?"

    Wei Song pinched Xue Yin¡¯s cheek and replied rather unhappily.

    His voice was filled with affection and mellowness.

    "I am happy, it¡¯s just that Professor Lu is too young."

    Being with Wei Song was indeed joyful, and so was the decision to marry him.

    She felt that Lu Qingyi was too young and that getting married early might not be advisable.

    Isn¡¯t late marriage and late parenthood encouraged nowadays?

    "Nineteen, a beautiful age."

    Xue Yin looked up at Wei Song and spoke. They had met when they were nineteen and had spent a lot of wonderful times together.

    "Let¡¯s go."

    Lu Qingyi glanced at her wristwatch and said slowly.

    It was getting late. She had to return early.

    Luo Xinxin and Jia Xiaoling exchanged glances; both unsure of what to say or feeling like there was no need to say anything.

    "When will you be going to school?"

    Watching Lu Qingyi walk out of the community gate, Luo Xinxin suddenly called out.

    For some reason, she felt a great admiration for Lu Qingyi.

    Jia Xiaoling bit her lip, looking at Qingyi and then at Luo Xinxin.

    Luo Xinxin and Jia Xiaoling, each harboring her own thoughts.

 Chapter 320 Lu Jiayue goes to Hardrick_1

    Chapter 320: 320 Lu Jiayue goes to Hardrick_1"Is it important?"

    Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t turn her head back, she threw those words behind her before getting into the car and driving away.

    Right, whether to go or not to school, it wasn¡¯t important, as long as she passed exams, her college life would be fine.

    Luo Xinxin watched the disappearing car, falling deep into thoughts.

    Indeed, the medical school wasn¡¯t important for Lu Qingyi; she was merely here to experience life.

    Jia Xiaoling quietly clenched her fist, her eyes twinkling slightly.

    The two parted ways outside the apartment. Jia Xiaoling headed back to Hardrick¡¯s place, still finding it particularly unbelievable.

    Lu Qingyi turned out to be the most famous professor at Hardrick¡¯s, and she is Lu Jiahao¡¯s sister, Jia Xiaoling couldn¡¯t define what she was feeling right now.

    "Ah, are you a student at Hardrick¡¯s?"

    At the gate of Hardrick¡¯s, a girl with flowing long hair wearing a white dress approached Jia Xiaoling with elegant strides. She appeared ethereal and gentle.

    Her voice was tender.

    "Yes, I am."

    Jia Xiaoling looked at the girl in front of her, and began to feel instantly likable.

    She was a gentle girl, giving off a particularly comfortable vibe, and she was also pretty.

    Although Lu Qingyi was pretty too, she possessed a cold demeanor. Jia Xiaoling found Lu Qingyi¡¯s looks breathtaking but couldn¡¯t find comfort in her presence.

    Warmth and coldness, they gave people different feelings.

    "Do you know Lu Jiahao?"

    Lu Jiayue had an exceptionally gentle expression on her face, she tilted her head slightly and asked in a somewhat cute manner.

    Jia Xiaoling gently bit her lip, inspecting Lu Jiayue, sensing a familiarity in her face.

    She looked at Lu Jiayue, wondering if Lu Jiayue could be some sort of love interest for Lu Jiahao. This girl was truly gorgeous and ethereal.

    "Yes, he¡¯s studying physical education."

    Although Jia Xiaoling was somewhat reluctant to say it, she did, because Lu Jiayue gave her a comfortable feeling.

    If Lu Jiayue came here, she must already know.

    "Hmm, do you know where he is right now? I¡¯ve been trying to get in touch with him, but his phone is unreachable."

    Lu Jiayue shrugged, shaking her phone in her hand helplessly.

    Being a sister who had visited Kyoto, she had not reached out to her brother. Now, she had bought plenty of daily necessities and snacks for Lu Jiahao.

    She hadn¡¯t told him in advance and only called Lu Jiahao when she arrived at Hardrick¡¯s, finding the line busy all the time.

    Hardrick¡¯s was huge, she had no idea how to navigate around, let alone knowing which part Lu Jiahao was in, she never asked about it before.

    "He¡¯s probably in class now, or playing basketball on the playground."

    Jia Xiaoling was fixated on Lu Jiayue¡¯s mobile phone; finding out that Lu Jiayue had Lu Jiahao¡¯s number, she felt particularly jealous.

    No girls seemed to have Lu Jiahao¡¯s phone number, yet the girl standing right in front of her had his number.

    Their relationship was probably good.

    Lu Jiayue nodded, "Ah, I see." Sear?h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    There were two large bags around her feet; they seemed quite heavy.

    Jia Xiaoling lowered her gaze and looked at the two large bags next to Lu Jiayue¡¯s feet, her expression flickered slightly.

    She must be here to see Lu Jiahao, their relationship should be pretty good.

    "Could you perhaps guide me on the way? Going to Ahao¡¯s classroom is fine, I have a class in the afternoon and I don¡¯t have the time to delay."

    Lu Jiayue checked the time on her phone and asked with a smile, her tone gentle.

    Ahao?

    Such intimacy, Jia Xiaoling looked at Lu Jiayue cautiously.

    "Ahao must be very popular in school, right?"

    There was a twinkle of laughter in Lu Jiayue¡¯s eyes. She had a sweet and charming smile, unveiling her two little dimples.

    Jia Xiaoling: "Yes."

    Lu Jiahao was indeed extremely popular, there can be no deception.

    "I knew this rascal has a face that could bewitch girls."

    Lu Jiayue held back her laughter, her eyes curved in amusement.

    Jia Xiaoling¡¯s fondness for Lu Jiahao and her high alertness were clearly discernable to Lu Jiayue.

    If Jia Xiaoling liked Lu Jiahao, everything could be easily handled. Jia Xiaoling might even consider her a rival in love.

    Jia Xiaoling looked at Lu Jiayue without uttering a word, she was anticipating what she would say next.

    "I forgot to introduce myself, my name is Lu Jiayue."

    Lu Jiayue extended her hand towards Jia Xiaoling, her voice incredibly light.

    Lu Jiayue?

    The name rang a bell, it felt like she had heard it somewhere before.

    Wait a minute.

    Lu Jiahao, Lu Jiayue?

    The names differed by just one word, was there a connection between them? Could Lu Jiayue be Lu Jiahao¡¯s sister?

    "My name is Jia Xiaoling."

    Jia Xiaoling extended her hand somewhat rigidly and spoke slowly.

    "Are you curious about my relationship with Ahao?"

    Seeing Jia Xiaoling¡¯s confused look, Lu Jiayue revealed a smile and asked.

    Jia Xiaoling nodded.

    "I¡¯m Ahao¡¯s sister, his biological sister. I had some spare time today, so I thought I¡¯d visit him. I didn¡¯t notify him in advance, and couldn¡¯t get through his phone. Hardrick¡¯s place is so big; I don¡¯t know how to find him, and I¡¯ve already bought everything. Leaving now might seem a bit inappropriate."

    Lu Jiayue flashed a helpless smile and shrugged, her voice sweetly tender and unhurried, just perfect. She told Jia Xiaoling about her situation, her voice full of frustration.

    Frustration laced with indulgence, just like a sister who deeply loved and indulged her little brother.

    "It¡¯s good to see you, Sister Jiayue, I¡¯ll guide you now."

    Jia Xiaoling¡¯s face brimmed with pleasure. She spoke excitedly.

    Lu Jiahao¡¯s sister, she better be friendly now.

    But she was also particularly curious as to why were two sisters of Lu Jiahao so different in terms of their personalities.

    One being indifferent, the other gentle. These two contrasting personalities seemed peculiar.

    "Thank you."

    Lu Jiayue gently nodded her head then picked up the two big bags by her side.

    The bags were heavy, she had trouble picking them up. Initially, she had wanted Lu Jiahao to come out, but she had been unable to reach him.

    "Sister Jiayue, let me carry one bag for you."

    Jia Xiaoling volunteered to take one of the large bags from Lu Jiayue¡¯s hands, alleviating some of the load.

    "Thank you."

    Lu Jiayue thanked Jia Xiaoling politely, nodding at her. With one bag taken away by Jia Xiaoling, the weight was significantly reduced.

    "What¡¯s your major?"

    Lu Jiayue casually asked as they were walking.

 Chapter 321 Jiahao Luâ€™s phone number_1

    Chapter 321: 321 Jiahao Lu¡¯s phone number_1"I study interior design." S§×arch* The N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Jia Xiaoling answered, her attitude changing once she knew that Lu Jiayue was Lu Jiahao¡¯s sister.

    Lu Jiayue nodded and said, "That¡¯s pretty good."

    "Lu Jiahao, Lu Jiahao..."

    "Ah, he is so handsome."

    "Jiahao, Jiahao..."

    "He really is incredibly handsome."

    "Lu Jiahao is so good looking."

    The shouting echoed from the direction of the basketball court.

    Obviously, Lu Jiahao was playing basketball.

    "He really enjoys playing basketball and is quite popular."

    Jia Xiaoling turned her head to look at Lu Jiayue, a faint smile playing on her lips.

    A gentle and pretty girl like Lu Jiayue must also be popular among boys, and girls must like this type of gentle girl too.

    All members of their family were extremely popular and good-looking.

    "Ahao is really good at sports, but I¡¯m pretty weak."

    Lu Jiayue gave a wry smile and shook her head helplessly.

    "Boys have a protective instinct towards girls who are soft and weak."

    Jia Xiaoling said, her mind wandering to Lu Qingyi again. She wondered secretly, why would such a girl have such a good boyfriend?

    Lu Qingyi was not gentle, but rather cold.

    "Girls should be independent."

    Lu Jiayue chuckled lightly and gently voiced her thoughts.

    Through the crowd, she saw Lu Jiahao playing basketball on the court, and suddenly realized that her younger brother was quite outstanding.

    In the past, she always thought she was more accomplished than her brother who had chosen the path of an art student. But now, she suddenly realized that Lu Jiahao was indeed quite exceptional.

    "Yes, yes, yes, Sister Jiayue, should I go call Jiahao for you now?"

    Jia Xiaoling glanced at the figure on the basketball court, her lips lightly chewed as she asked. Girls like Lu Jiayue, who are gentle and tender, don¡¯t like to raise their voices.

    All she could do was wait.

    "No need, I¡¯d like to watch him play basketball. Boys are really quite attractive when they¡¯re playing basketball."

    Lu Jiayue gave a gentle smile and spoke softly.

    Jia Xiaoling nodded, and the two of them found a spot to sit and watch Lu Jiahao play basketball.

    "Do you like Ahao?"

    Lu Jiayue rested her chin on her hand, watching Lu Jiahao playing basketball. Suddenly, she glanced at Jia Xiaoling and asked with a practised smile.

    She could see through Jia Xiaoling¡¯s little thoughts at a glance.

    Jia Xiaoling¡¯s face turned red instantly. She stared at Lu Jiayue, stammering awkwardly.

    Definitely liked him.

    But she didn¡¯t know how to acknowledge this in front of Lu Jiahao¡¯s sister, because she didn¡¯t know what Lu Jiayue thought of her.

    "If you like him, just say it boldly and don¡¯t be shy."

    Lu Jiayue covered her mouth and laughed, her gentle demeanour shining as she pinched Jia Xiaoling¡¯s face.

    "He doesn¡¯t like me, nor does he like girls getting close."

    Jia Xiaoling bit her lower lip and spoke softly.

    There was no doubt she liked Lu Jiahao, but Lu Jiahao didn¡¯t like her. She didn¡¯t even have the privilege to approach Lu Jiahao.

    "Well, he may look like a perfect gentleman on the surface, but his heart is rather cold, especially towards girls."

    Lu Jiayue laughed lightly, her words revealing a sense of helplessness and a certain affectionate tone.

    Lu Jiahao may appear like Prince Charming, but he was not kind to girls, he wasn¡¯t even kind to her.

    Jia Xiaoling watched the figure on the basketball court silently, without uttering a word.

    Everything Lu Jiayue said was true.

    "It¡¯s time for him to have a girlfriend now that he¡¯s in college. I think you are pretty suitable, I like you."

    Lu Jiayue sighed, her eyes brimming with laughter as she looked at Jia Xiaoling.

    "Sister Jiayue..."

    Minimum hope began to ignite in the depths of Jia Xiaoling¡¯s eyes.

    All she needed to do was get on well with Lu Jiayue, which would undoubtedly bring her closer to Lu Jiahao. Little plans began to take shape in Jia Xiaoling¡¯s mind.

    "I can give you his phone number. Call him often, perhaps you can become more familiar. I really do like you."

    Lu Jiayue took out her phone, displayed Lu Jiahao¡¯s number and held the phone in front of Jia Xiaoling.

    Her voice was incredibly soft.

    Jia Xiaoling stared blankly at Lu Jiayue, she was shocked and couldn¡¯t react for a moment.

    Lu Jiahao¡¯s phone number?

    Lu Qingyi just gave it to her?

    "You don¡¯t want it?"

    Lu Jiayue laughed lightly, her tone teasing.

    "Yes, yes, yes."

    Jia Xiaoling immediately took out her phone and hurriedly stored Lu Jiahao¡¯s phone number.

    This was Lu Jiahao¡¯s phone number, how could she possibly not want it?

    Her feelings for Lu Jiayue grew fonder.

    "Your phone number."

    After jotting down Lu Jiahao¡¯s number, Lu Jiayue handed her phone to Jia Xiaoling, hinting with her eyes.

    "Oh okay."

    Jia Xiaoling was dazed but quickly entered her phone number on Lu Jiayue¡¯s phone.

    Lu Jiayue took her phone, dialed Jia Xiaoling¡¯s number, then hung up right away.

    "Remember my number."

    Lu Jiayue gave Jia Xiaoling a gentle smile, embodying the figure of an elder sister.

    In fact, she was only slightly older than Jia Xiaoling.

    "Thanks, Sister Jiayue."

    Jia Xiaoling¡¯s fondness for Lu Jiayue grew. She grinned at Lu Jiayue.

    Her mood was exceptionally cheerful. That was Lu Jiahao¡¯s phone number, something she had only dreamt of. To suddenly have it now was nothing short of a miracle.

    Lu Jiayue: "You¡¯re welcome."

    "Sister Jiayue, do you want to call Jiahao over? A basketball match lasts quite long."

    Jia Xiaoling turned her gaze to Lu Jiahao on the court, then looked back at Lu Jiayue and asked.

    "No need, I can wait."

    Lu Jiayue shook her head, feigning the role of a gentle and considerate sister.

    Jia Xiaoling noticed that Lu Jiayue really had an excellent temperament. Even when waiting for so long, she never showed any signs of impatience. If Lu Qingyi had to wait this long, it would be completely out of the question.

    Although they were both Lu Jiahao¡¯s sisters, there was a clear disparity. Lu Jiayue had a lovely personality, while Lu Qingyi had a beautiful face and formidable abilities. Still, Jia Xiaoling believed Lu Jiayue was superior to Lu Qingyi.

    Because Lu Jiayue¡¯s was genuinely kind-hearted.

    "Sister Jiayue, you are really nice."

    Jia Xiaoling sighed and said.

    Lu Jiayue just smiled without saying a word.

    "Jiahao must be very gentle to you as his sister."

    Jia Xiaoling looked at Lu Jiayue and asked. Suddenly, she found herself envious of the girls who could receive Lu Jiahao¡¯s gentleness.

    Whether they were related by blood or not.

 Chapter 322 We are not from the same father and mother_1

    Chapter 322: 322 We are not from the same father and mother_1"I don¡¯t see that, Ahao is not extremely warm towards me, he is just slightly better than with other girls."

    Lu Jiayue¡¯s mouth curled up in a smile, she was indeed telling the truth.

    Lu Jiahao seemed like that exceptionally sunny and gentle type. In fact, he was distant to all girls.

    He didn¡¯t like too much contact with girls, including his own sister, he was not particularly close to Lu Jiayue.

    Perhaps it was due to Lu Jiahao¡¯s personality.

    "Sister Jiayue, that¡¯s impossible."

    Jiang Xiaoling assumed Lu Jiayue was being modest, she shook her head slowly and said in a soft tone.

    She saw up close how Lu Jiahao treats Lu Qingyi very well, Lu Jiahao is extremely gentle. Lu Jiayue, being the same relation, wouldn¡¯t she receive treatment less than Lu Qingyi?

    Moreover, Lu Jiayue¡¯s character is especially good, there¡¯s just no reason for it.

    Lu Jiayue chuckled lightly, "Why do you say that?"

    "Jiahao is so gentle towards his other sister, Jiayue, your character is so good, Jiahao¡¯s attitude towards you can only be better, you must be modest."

    Jiang Xiaoling looked at Lu Jiayue with amusement, her regard for Lu Jiayue was overflowing.

    A charming and gentle lady was always exceptionally popular and easily won people¡¯s hearts.

    Lu Jiayue, a gentle and beautiful girl, must be very popular. There¡¯s no reason for Jiahao to be indifferent to his sister.

    Lu Jiayue looked at Jiang Xiaoling, "The other sister?"

    Her face changed slightly, but she quickly regained her composure.

    Lu Qingyi, always Lu Qingyi, she absolutely despised Lu Qingyi¡¯s face.

    "Yeah, Lu Qingyi, Jiayue, is she your older or younger sister? She came to see Jiahao last time, they were really close and I misunderstood."

    Jiang Xiaoling gently bit her lower lip and spoke slowly.

    She really did misunderstand and was also particularly envious.

    "She is my older sister."

    Lu Jiayue smiled faintly, her words were especially warm.

    Regardless of whether they share the same parents, they are sisters, albeit now cousins.

    Lu Qingyi is not her parent¡¯s biological child, and this made Lu Jiayue very happy because Lu Qingyi is an orphan without parents, while she had the love of her parents.

    "The two of you have very different personalities, Jiayue you are so gentle while she is quite aloof. I like your character better."

    Jiang Xiaoling looked at Lu Jiayue and spoke, the more she looked at Lu Jiayue the more she found her attractive, possibly because Lu Jiayue gave her Lu Jiahao¡¯s phone number.

    "It¡¯s normal to be different since we don¡¯t share the same parents."

    Lu Jiayue shook her head slightly and spoke in a whisper.

    She used to find it particularly odd why Lu Qingyi¡¯s personality was like that, as the personalities in her family were nothing like Lu Qingyi¡¯s.

    Lu Qingyi was also allergic to shrimp, yet everyone else in their family enjoyed eating shrimp. She was puzzled by that before, but never suspected much.

    The resemblance between Yao Meishu and Lu Qingyi was very striking and she shared many features with Lu Qingyi.

    A person bearing similarities with her, Lu Jiayue would never doubt that they were not born from the same parents. S~ea??h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Not born from the same parents?

    Jiang Xiaoling was stupefied, she stared at Lu Jiayue with utter disbelief in her eyes.

    Aren¡¯t all of Lu Jiahao¡¯s sisters biologically related? Why wasn¡¯t Lu Qingyi one of the siblings?

    "Shocked, aren¡¯t you? I also found it particularly unbelievable. My sister is the daughter of my mother¡¯s twin sister, my aunt. My aunt passed away giving birth to my sister who was then raised by my mother."

    Lu Jiayue smiled gently; the words she spoke in a soft whisper echoed with incredulity.

    Jiang Xiaoling gaped at Lu Jiayue, her face full of disbelief.

    "It¡¯s only something I learnt recently, Mum hid it so well, it really was shocking."

    Lu Jiayue appeared helpless as she shook her head.

    Not to mention anything else, just learning about this matter had left her dumbfounded. She never imagined such a thing would happen.

    Lu Qingyi wasn¡¯t Ruan Qingyang¡¯s child left for Yao Meishu to care for. Yao Meishu had swapped her son with Ruan Qingyang¡¯s daughter instead.

    As a result, her own son was taken away by others and she was left to take care of Ruan Qingyang¡¯s daughter. It was really far fetched, Yao Meishu kept it a secret very well.

    If it wasn¡¯t for Lu Qingyi, this matter might have been hidden forever. Apart from Yao Meishu, nobody would have known about it.

    "My sister, from an early age, she has been aloof and heartless, completely incompatible with the rest of our family. We love eating shrimp, but she¡¯s allergic to shrimp. I didn¡¯t think much of it then, since after all her appearance bears a close resemblance."

    Lu Jiayue shook her head helplessly, her tone full of dismay, it was really quite pathetic.

    Allergic to shrimp.

    Jiang Xiaoling swiftly caught that critical piece of information.

    "That¡¯s quite a drama."

    Jiang Xiaoling smiled faintly and sighed.

    "When does the game finish? I don¡¯t really get sports."

    Lu Jiayue glanced at the court where Lu Jiahao was and slowly asked.

    Lu Jiahao, being a young lad, loved sport. She, however, was not fond of sports, having no interest or understanding of them.

    "It should be ending soon."

    Jiang Xiaoling was not really sure herself, but she still answered in an informed manner.

    "By the way, Jiayue, where do you study?"

    Jiang Xiaoling asked.

    The expression on Lu Jiayue¡¯s face changed slightly, though she quickly regained composure. She absolutely despised it when people asked her where she studied, especially when they were from Hardrick.

    It made her extremely agitated and uneasy.

    Lu Jiayue forced a smile, she slowly said, "Beijing University."

    "Beijing University is excellent."

    Beijing University was only slightly inferior to Hardrick but was still very good.

    "Yes, that¡¯s why I wanted to go to Beijing University, I have always loved it. It has been my goal since childhood."

    Lu Jiayue¡¯s smile was warm, her voice very light.

    She wanted Jiang Xiaoling to know that she did not fail to get into Hardrick but rather she loved Beijing University and chose to go there. So, she is now in Beijing University.

    Moreover, her mark in the college entrance examination indeed qualified her for Hardrick. If it wasn¡¯t for Lu Qingyi, she could be a student of Hardrick now, not Beijing University.

    Thinking of Lu Qingyi, thinking of her college entrance examination mark, thinking of Hardrick rejecting her, she felt particularly angry, and hated Lu Qingyi even more.

    Lu Qingyi ruined her future.

 Chapter 323 saw Lu Jiahao_1

    Chapter 323: 323 saw Lu Jiahao_1Jia Xiaoling immediately picked up on the main point of Lu Jiayue¡¯s words. Biting her lip lightly, she asked, "Sister Jiayue, what was your college entrance exam score?"

    "Not that much."

    Lu Jiayue shook her head lightly as if she didn¡¯t have a high score.

    Her score could have been enough to get her into Hardrick University. She should be studying there right now. If it weren¡¯t for Lu Qingyi, how would she possibly be in Beijing University?

    "The score for Beijing University is also very high."

    Jia Xiaoling looked at Lu Jiayue and said, surely Lu Jiayue¡¯s score was very good, otherwise, she wouldn¡¯t have been able to get into Beijing University.

    Beijing University¡¯s score requirement was slightly lower than Hardrick¡¯s. The only reasons Hardrick enjoyed a greater reputation than Beijing University was because it was established earlier and boasts a professor, Lu.

    Beijing University was not far behind either.

    Lu Jiayue only smiled and remained silent, she hadn¡¯t found an opportunity to reveal her score yet.

    "Your genes must be pretty good."

    Jia Xiaoling sighed, impressed by their good looks and academic achievements. She envied such genetic traits in a family.

    Lu Jiahao was at Hardrick University, Lu Jiayue was at Beijing University, and Lu Qingyi was the most famous Professor Lu at the medical college of Hardrick University.

    After all, Lu Qingyi was also the daughter of Lu Jiahao¡¯s twin sister, she also came from the same family.

    Lu Jiayue modestly shook her head, "Not really."

    "Sister Jiayue, tell me how much you scored on your college entrance exam."

    Jia Xiaoling asked.

    "Not as much as you."

    Lu Jiayue slowly shook her head, looking serious.

    Jia Xiaoling: "I barely passed."

    She almost didn¡¯t make it to Hardrick University in the beginning. She was the last one admitted. She had heard that someone who had scored higher than her didn¡¯t go to Hardrick, which was why she got the chance.

    She really wanted to know who that person was. They skipped a golden opportunity like Hardrick University to go to another school.

    "I scored slightly higher than you."

    Lu Jiayue didn¡¯t specify her exact score, she just said so in an implied manner.

    "Ah, then why didn¡¯t you go to Hardrick?"

    Jia Xiaoling paused for a moment, flabbergasted.

    Lu Jiayue gave a faint smile: "I like Beijing University."

    "Sister Jiayue, I really can¡¯t thank you enough."

    Jia Xiaoling suddenly said enthusiastically.

    Lu Jiayue was a bit surprised.

    "If it weren¡¯t for you, I might not be at Hardrick now. I was the last one to be admitted. I heard that someone with a higher score didn¡¯t come to Hardrick, so I got this opportunity. I am so thankful to you."

    Jia Xiaoling grabbed Lu Jiayue¡¯s hand and said gratefully.

    Even though she knew that Lu Jiayue didn¡¯t purposely give up her seat to her, she was still extremely grateful.

    If Lu Jiayue hadn¡¯t given up her spot, Jia Xiaoling wouldn¡¯t have been at Hardrick University. Since childhood, her goal had been to get admission into Hardrick.

    Lu Jiayue¡¯s face suddenly turned pale, but she hid it very well.

    She was so frustrated, angered by the thought of Lu Qingyi. She felt a sudden surge of hatred.

    Even the way she looked at Jia Xiaoling had changed. If it wasn¡¯t for her not being able to study at Hardrick, it wouldn¡¯t have been Jia Xiaoling¡¯s turn to study at Hardrick.

    It was so unfair.

    "What a coincidence."

    Lu Jiayue laughed, covering her mouth. Her smile was sweet.

    What a ridiculous coincidence.

    "Jia..."

    Jia Xiaoling was about to say something when a phone ring interrupted her. Lu Jiayue pulled out her phone and answered the call.

    "It¡¯s Ahao¡¯s."

    Lu Jiayue covered the microphone. She made a "shh" gesture at Jia Xiaoling and then put the call onto speakerphone.

    "Any issues?"

    As soon as she turned on the speaker, Lu Jiahao¡¯s voice came from the other end of the phone. His voice wasn¡¯t distant but nor was it warm. It was very indifferent.

    "I am on the steps next to your school¡¯s basketball court. Can you come here?"

    Lu Jiayue¡¯s voice was gentle, as if she was the perfect sister.

    Lu Jiayue¡¯s softness in contrast to Lu Jiahao¡¯s indifference made two distinct impressions.

    Jia Xiaoling frowned slightly. She felt that Lu Jiahao¡¯s tone wasn¡¯t very enthusiastic, which was different from his demeanor towards Lu Qingyi.

    "Understood."

    Lu Jiahao hung up the phone after saying this. Lu Jiayue smiled at Jia Xiaoling and casually put her phone back into her pocket.

    "Ahao is like that, he¡¯s passionate about basketball and sports."

    Lu Jiayue wasn¡¯t embarrassed that her brother hung up on her. Her voice was light and soft, with a familiar tone.

    This only served to further enhance her image as the perfect older sister.

    Jia Xiaoling nodded quietly, not sure what to say.

    Lu Jiahao arrived quickly, clutching a basketball under his arm and followed by two boys.

    His expression was neutral as he looked at Lu Jiayue, no excitement, but no detachment either.

    "Hello Sister Jiayue."

    "Hello beauty."

    Lu Nanfeng and Cheng Hao greeted in unison, their smiles full of enthusiasm, a stark contrast to Lu Jiahao¡¯s attitude.

    Knowing that Lu Jiahao¡¯s sister was visiting, they had eagerly followed. They had thought Lu Qingyi was visiting, but to their slight disappointment, it was not her.

    However, Lu Jiayue was a beauty nonetheless.

    "Hello. You guys must be Ahao classmates, right?"

    Lu Jiayue¡¯s smile was soft as she looked at Lu Nanfeng and Cheng Hao with gentle eyes.

    Lu Qingyi was cold, Lu Jiayue was warm, another striking contrast in attitudes.

    "My name is Lu Nanfeng and this is Cheng Hao."

    Lu Nanfeng introduced himself, with a friendly smile on his face.

    Having met Lu Qingyi and accustomed to her neither cold nor warm attitude, Lu Jiayue¡¯s warmth and enthusiasm felt a bit unsettling.

    Both were Lu Jiahao¡¯s sisters, but their dispositions differed dramatically, like two polar opposites.

    "Hello. I am Lu Jiayue, Ahao¡¯s biological sister." S§×arch* The NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Lu Jiayue¡¯s smile widened as she emphasized the word ¡¯biological¡¯.

    That¡¯s right, she was Lu Jiahao¡¯s biological sister. Lu Qingyi was just his cousin, or you could say she was a distant cousin. In any case, she was not his biological sister.

    "Hello, Sister Jiayue."

    Cheng Hao nodded to Lu Jiayue. He was always quite simple-minded, thinking only that Lu Jiayue was gentle and beautiful.

    Many people liked gentle and beautiful girls. He also admired the powerful genes of Lu Jiahao¡¯s family and their attractive children.

    All this time, Lu Jiahao remained silent, wrinkling his brow slightly and keeping one hand in his pocket.

    "Ahao, are you adjusting well at school?"

    Finally, Lu Jiayue turned her attention to Lu Jiahao, asking softly.

 Chapter 324Lu Jiahaoâ€™s attitude_1

    Chapter 324: 324Lu Jiahao¡¯s attitude_1"I¡¯m fine."

    Lu Jiahao¡¯s attitude wasn¡¯t particularly aloof, but it wasn¡¯t enthusiastic either. It was just plain.

    Lu Nanfeng stared at Lu Jiahao, slightly puzzled. The last time Lu Jiahao saw Lu Qingyi, his attitude wasn¡¯t like this.

    He seemed like an obsequious lackey before. Now it felt as if Lu Jiahao was not at all enthusiastic towards Lu Jiayue, why was that? S~ea??h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Was it a misconception, or what?

    "I brought you something. I was too busy at the start of term and didn¡¯t have time to visit."

    Lu Jiayue picked up a big bag and held it out to Lu Jiahao. Her smile was particularly gentle.

    "Thank you."

    Lu Jiahao didn¡¯t hesitate. He took the bag from Lu Jiayue and handed it to Lu Nanfeng and Cheng Hao.

    His attitude wasn¡¯t enthusiastic, it even lacked joy. It was very cold.

    Saying "thank you" wasn¡¯t necessary when seeing his sister. That only made things feel unfamiliar and distant.

    Saying "thank you" among relatives isn¡¯t always wrong. But saying it for every little thing can make the relationship appear strained.

    "You... "

    Lu Jiayue¡¯s lips curled into a smile as she looked at Lu Jiahao with indulgence.

    Jia Xiaoling frowning, she constantly had the feeling that Lu Jiahao had distanced himself from Lu Jiayue. His attitude towards Lu Qingyi wasn¡¯t like this.

    "Is there something else?"

    Lu Jiahao asked.

    His sister hadn¡¯t checked on him since the start of term, and now it had been so long since then he didn¡¯t know what to say.

    Since they were both freshmen, Lu Jiahao didn¡¯t feel the need for Lu Jiayue to visit him. But since her arrival in Kyoto Lu Jiayue hadn¡¯t sent him any news. He felt like she was merely going through the motions in responding to his messages.

    Lu Jiahao was unsure why Lu Jiayue had come to find him now.

    "Ahao, do you feel unwelcome? Is it because I haven¡¯t visited for so long? I was just very busy. I¡¯m sorry."

    Lu Jiayue stared at Lu Jiahao with wide puppy-dog eyes, pulling a pitiful face that invited sympathy.

    Lu Jiahao: "I don¡¯t not welcome you."

    Jia Xiaoling stood to one side without saying a word. She wanted to speak several times when she saw Lu Jiahao but didn¡¯t know what to say.

    "We both have classes, and we¡¯re both freshmen, you don¡¯t need to come and see me."

    Lu Jiahao lowered his eyes to the bags in the hands of Lu Nanfeng and Cheng Hao, then slowly spoke up.

    He knew what kind of personality his sister had, and he found it quite unbearable.

    "That¡¯s okay, I don¡¯t have class this morning."

    Lu Jiayue naturally perceived the coldness in Lu Jiahao, but she pretended to be relaxed, and spoke up lightly.

    "Beautiful sister, do you have a boyfriend?"

    Cheng Hao was always straightforward, he made a handsome hair flip, then slowly asked.

    His skin was wheat-colored, his appearance slightly inferior to Lu Jiahao, but he was also handsome and sunny.

    "Studies come first."

    Lu Jiayue pursed her lips and chuckled lightly, giving an ambiguous answer without expressly saying she didn¡¯t have a boyfriend, nor did she mention having one.

    Cheng Hao: "The little sister is very gentle."

    Lu Jiayue covered her mouth and laughed lightly, without uttering a word.

    Lu Jiahao watched Lu Jiayue, as his eyebrows slightly furrowed.

    "I have class in the afternoon, I¡¯m leaving now. Make sure to rest well and eat well."

    Lu Jiayue came up to Lu Jiahao and gently patted his shoulder, speaking with a gentle tone.

    "Mm."

    Lu Jiahao nodded, didn¡¯t accompany Lu Jiayue, but just watched her leave.

    Jia Xiaoling glanced at Lu Jiahao, and hurriedly followed after Lu Jiayue, there were things she didn¡¯t understand.

    "Sister Jiayue, do you have any conflicts with Jiahao?"

    Lu Jiahao¡¯s attitude was weird, completely different from how he treated Lu Qingyi.

    In front of Lu Qingyi, Lu Jiahao was like a child, laughing happily. There was no reason for him to appear a bit indifferent in Lu Jiayue¡¯s presence.

    "Why do you ask? Ahao¡¯s personality is just like that, he¡¯s actually quite nice to me."

    Lu Jiayue¡¯s lips held a smile as she spoke in a slow manner.

    "But he clearly didn¡¯t treat Lu Qingyi like this."

    Jia Xiaoling bit her lip and said, looking at Lu Jiayue in a suspicious manner.

    In front of Lu Qingyi, Lu Jiahao laughed happily, even defending Lu Qingyi against her, disallowing her from speaking ill of Lu Qingyi.

    The two different attitudes were truly strange.

    "What was it like?"

    Lu Jiayue gave a light chuckle, seemingly not caring at all.

    She believed that it be clear to Lu Jiahao who he was closer to, between her and Lu Qingyi, He could never treat Lu Qingyi better than her.

    That¡¯s what Lu Jiayue believed.

    "Very gentle... "

    Jia Xiaoling paused briefly, slowly recounting the events of that day to Lu Jiayue, even adding a lot of dramatic embellishments.

    The more Lu Jiayue listened, the paler her face got until it turned visibly ugly. She quickly concealed her emotions, so quickly that Jia Xiaoling thought she was seeing things.

    "Maybe I did something wrong... "

    After hearing Jia Xiaoling¡¯s words, Lu Jiayue lowered her eyes, unhappiness showed on her face as sadness replaced her smile.

    Her unhappy, hurtful expression compelled people to want to comfort her.

    "Although sister is cold in manner, she is usually good with boys."

    Before Jia Xiaoling could speak, Lu Jiayue weakly interjected.

    Good with boys?

    Lu Jiayue¡¯s words seemed alright on the surface, but contained deeper meanings. Jia Xiaoling, being a suspicious person, read into it.

    Once Lu Jiayue had spoken, Jia Xiaoling felt like she had understood.

    "Sister Jiayue, I think you¡¯re really nice, at least you¡¯re gentle and kind."

    Jia Xiaoling reached out to hold Lu Jiayue¡¯s hand, lightly biting her lip in comfort.

    Now, in Jia Xiaoling¡¯s eyes, Lu Jiayue was indeed a very gentle and kind girl.

    Lu Jiayue slightly shook her head. She was silent with her eyes downcast.

    "Sister Jiayue, was it because of Lu Qingyi that you didn¡¯t choose Hardrick?"

    Many people aim for Hardrick, only those who think they can¡¯t get in would lower their ambition to universities they can be admitted to.

    Since Lu Jiayue passed the examination, why did she go to Beijing University? Was it just because she liked Beijing University?

    Jia Xiaoling didn¡¯t quite believe it, she suddenly felt that it might be because of Lu Qingyi.

    Her own sister was the most famous professor in Hardrick. Now, not many people knew, but if people got to know, then they might think that Lu Jiayue got in through connections.

    Jia Xiaoling suddenly realized, Lu Jiayue wanted to be independent, so she chose Beijing University.

 Chapter 325 Lu Jiayue found out_1

    Chapter 325: 325 Lu Jiayue found out_1Jia Xiaoling may be overthinking, Lu Jiayue hasn¡¯t done anything, she just can¡¯t get into Hadrick University.

    If Lu Jiayue knew Lu Qingyi¡¯s identity, if their relationship wasn¡¯t so bad, she might think of entering Hadrick University through her connections.

    Given Lu Jiayue¡¯s character, this is quite likely.

    "I just simply like Beijing University, that¡¯s all," she said slowly, somewhat puzzled by Jia Xiaoling¡¯s expression.

    Like Beijing University?

    Phooey, if she could, she would want to go to Hadrick right now instead of staying at Beijing University.

    She couldn¡¯t possibly tell others the truth, that she went to Beijing University because Hadrick didn¡¯t accept her.

    She would only say that her target was always Beijing University, never Hadrick, hence she left for Beijing University.

    "Sister Jiayue, I understand that you just want to avoid the stigma of backdoor admission. You don¡¯t need to hide it from me, I already know," Jia Xiaoling said to Lu Jiayue.

    The fact that Lu Qingyi is one of Hadrick¡¯s most famous professors is hidden well and unknown to many people.

    Except for those who have met her, those who are Lu Qingyi¡¯s students, none of them could have imagined that the most famous Professor Lu from Hadrick is a young girl not yet twenty years old.

    She is not even twenty now, but was an underage girl when she started teaching.

    "Know what?"

    Lu Jiayue felt a bit confused, what should she know?

    There shouldn¡¯t be any secrets that Jia Xiaoling knew about her. They had only met today, so Jia Xiaoling couldn¡¯t possibly know any of her secrets.

    "I already know that your sister is a professor at Hadrick. Jiayue, you definitely didn¡¯t want people to say that you used backdoor to get in, so you chose to go to Beijing University, right?" Jia Xiaoling said with a faint smile.

    Your sister is a professor at Hadrick?

    Does she have a sister who¡¯s a professor at Hadrick?

    Lu Jiayue was confused inside and didn¡¯t quite understand what Jia Xiaoling meant.

    Where did Jia Xiaoling hear about something she didn¡¯t even know about?

    "Lu Qingyi is a professor at Hadrick and the most famous Professor Lu there, making it hard to believe. When I found out, I felt as if my heart couldn¡¯t bear it..." Jia Xiaoling looked at Lu Jiayue and slowly began to speak, getting more and more carried away.

    But Lu Jiayue didn¡¯t hear a single word of what Jia Xiaoling said after, she only remembered one sentence:

    Lu Qingyi is Hadrick¡¯s most famous Professor Lu.

    That legendary person, the one she had always wanted to see, the one she had always admired, the one she had always set as her goal, that...

    How is this possible?

    The rumored Professor Lu was clearly a stern and serious middle-aged man, clearly a rigid man...

    How could he possibly be a young girl not yet twenty, and a girl who she had always thought had dropped out of school to work after junior high graduation.

    That most detestable Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Jiayue was completely dumbfounded, feeling as if her brain was in a fog, almost wanting to collapse to the ground.

    It was very surreal, very unexpected.

    "How did you know?"

    Taking a deep breath, Lu Jiayue stabilized her emotions, and with a hint of a smile, she asked.

    The news might not necessarily be accurate, Lu Jiayue comforted herself in her heart. How could Lu Qingyi possibly be so excellent?

    Jia Xiaoling: "Lu Qingyi admitted it herself."

    "Even if she says it herself, it doesn¡¯t necessarily mean it¡¯s true."

    Lu Jiayue looked at Jia Xiaoling, with a teasing smile on her lips. She neither denied that Lu Qingyi wasn¡¯t the most famous Professor Lu at Hadrick, nor affirmed that Lu Qingyi was indeed that professor.

    She was keeping a neutral stance.

    "Do you know Professor Wei Song from the Medical Department?" Jia Xiaoling asked.

    The reason why few people in the outside world knew that Lu Qingyi was the most famous Professor Lu at Hadrick was probably because Lu Qingyi had intentionally hidden it.

    With just a short sentence from her, it would be normal for Lu Jiayue to deny it, because it might just be an assumption.

    "Yes."

    Lu Jiayue nodded.

    Of course she knew Wei Song, and she also looked down on him a little.

    A student of Hadrick¡¯s most famous Professor Lu, yet he chose to work as a professor in the Medical Department. This was something quite puzzling.

    Professor Lu¡¯s students were all well-known in their respective fields, and at least served as highly reputed professors at Hadrick.

    Except for Wei Song, it was hard to find a second person to fall to the position of being a professor at the Medical Department.

    He was truly a joke among Professor Lu¡¯s students.

    Many people believed Wei Song wasn¡¯t up to the task, that he didn¡¯t study well, and dishonored Professor Lu, but no one knew that originally Wei Song could have lived better, it was only because he wanted to stay close to his girlfriend that he chose to teach in the Medical Department.

    Wei Song chose this for love, but many people didn¡¯t realize this.

    "He was one of Professor Lu¡¯s former students. He also personally admitted that Lu Qingyi is indeed Hadrick¡¯s most famous Professor Lu," Jia Xiaoling said, biting her lip, her tone laced with dissatisfaction.

    No matter what Wei Song was like, he couldn¡¯t have lied about his former teacher. And Wei Song wouldn¡¯t dare lie about this.

    He personally admitted it.

    Lu Jiayue felt a chill in her heart, Lu Qingyi was actually Hadrick¡¯s most famous Professor Lu.

    Then, just how excellent is Lu Qingyi?

    "I see."

    Lu Jiayue¡¯s tone deliberately sounded relaxed. She took a long breath and said in a manner that seemed to imply great relief.

    As if she really knew about this matter, and was just checking to see if Jia Xiaoling was guessing correctly.

    "Sister Jiayue, could you also be a professor at some university?" Jia Xiaoling suddenly looked up at Lu Jiayue and asked. Since Lu Qingyi could be so outstanding, Lu Jiayue must be about the same.

    With Lu Jiayue¡¯s personality, she must be even more excellent than Lu Qingyi.

    "I¡¯m not."

    A smile lingered at the corner of Lu Jiayue¡¯s mouth as she slowly shook her head.

    If she could, she would also want to be a professor at a university, or even make one up, but these things can be checked, and people can¡¯t be fooled.

    "Then you must definitely have other impressive identities, right?" Jia Xiaoling continued to ask. sea??h th§× n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "No."

    Slowly shaking her head, there was a significant smile at the corner of Lu Jiayue¡¯s mouth. It seemed as if she did have some identity, but was too shy to reveal it.

    It was thought-provoking.

    "Oh, I get it. Sister Jiayue, you want to keep it a secret, don¡¯t you? You can secretly tell me."

    Jia Xiaoling unleashed a smile, she put her arm around Lu Jiayue¡¯s shoulder and asked.

    "The car is here, I¡¯m going."

    With a charming smile, Lu Jiayue pushed Jia Xiaoling¡¯s hand away and got into a taxi.

    Further words were redundant, and she had no identities to speak of.

 Chapter 326 We are not familiar _1

    Chapter 326: 326 We are not familiar _1Jia Xiaoling watched as the taxi disappeared before her eyes. She bit her lower lip lightly, now eager to dig deeper into Lu Jiayue.

    Jia Xiaoling pulled out her phone from her pocket, a smirk crept onto her lips as she looked at the string of numbers.

    It was Lu Jiahao¡¯s phone number; she couldn¡¯t believe she actually had it. Amazing, indeed.

    Lu Jiayue, she has decided to cling to her tightly. Perhaps by doing so, she might foster a further relationship with Lu Jiahao that could potentially help her greatly in the future.

    Jia Xiaoling thought to herself triumphantly.

    "Birds of a feather flock together."

    Lu Jiahao stood behind Jia Xiaoling, his hands tucked into his pockets, his voice cold. He knew what kind of person Lu Jiayue was.

    She wasn¡¯t a good person. He refrained from saying much simply because she was his sister.

    Before, he didn¡¯t see the true nature of Lu Jiayue, but ever since Lu Qingyi returned, he began to see Lu Jiayue clearly.

    Jealous and stubbornly obsessed with money and status.

    "Jiahao..."

    Jia Xiaoling instinctively turned around, her face flushed with surprise and a hint of excitement at the sight of Lu Jiahao.

    Lu Jiahao appeared behind her; did he just talk to her? As for what Lu Jiahao said, she didn¡¯t care much.

    "Are we that familiar?"

    Lu Jiahao¡¯s voice filled with estrangement, he raised an eyebrow and asked.

    He already saw Jia Xiaoling when he met Lu Jiayue, the person who openly maligned Lu Qingyi.

    Her slight left an impression on him. To his surprise, Jia Xiaoling was actually with Lu Jiayue. Well, her sister really does give off a sense of kindness but also reeks of hypocrisy.

    "I am quite familiar with Sister Jiayue."

    Jia Xiaoling bit her lower lip lightly and said, trying to establish a connection with Lu Jiahao.

    They had just met today, but considering they¡¯d exchanged phone numbers, claiming they were quite familiar didn¡¯t seem too far-fetched. A gentle girl like Lu Jiayue would probably not mind such minor details.

    "So this has something to do with me?"

    Lu Jiahao furrowed his brows, his tone was somewhat sarcastic.

    Even if Jia Xiaoling is on good terms with Lu Jiayue, it had nothing to do with him. He was certain that Jia Xiaoling and Lu Jiayue had just met recently.

    Jia Xiaoling replied, "She¡¯s your sister."

    Shouldn¡¯t he, as the brother, also care for his sister¡¯s friend?

    It appears that Lu Jiahao was quite indifferent.

    "She is her, you are you."

    Lu Jiahao¡¯s gaze was cold and icy; he didn¡¯t wear a friendly face when he looked at Jia Xiaoling.

    The ones who were unkind to Lu Qingyi, he would naturally not show them a good face.

    Jia Xiaoling nodded, "Oh, I see."

    But Lu Jiahao certainly didn¡¯t act this way with Lu Qingyi that day.

    "Jiahao, why do I feel like your attitude towards Sister Jiayue is a bit...off?"

    Jia Xiaoling was extremely curious. She gently bit her lip and asked with a look of confusion.

    "Call me by my full name."

    Instead of answering Jia Xiaoling¡¯s question, Lu Jiahao corrected her. How he behaves towards Lu Jiayue is none of her business.

    "Brother-in-law."

    As soon as Lu Jiahao turned his head and saw Xu Boyan, a smile appeared on his face.

    He came to the school gate not because Jia Xiaoling was the one who had criticized Lu Qingyi that day, so he deliberately followed. Instead, Xu Boyan had asked him to wait here.

    Lu Jiahao¡¯s gaze followed behind Xu Boyan, didn¡¯t see the figure he wanted to see, and he was slightly puzzled.

    Why would Xu Boyan want him if Lu Qingyi wasn¡¯t coming? sea??h th§× N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "Your sister didn¡¯t come."

    Seeing Lu Jiahao¡¯s confusion, Xu Boyan answered. His tone was different from his usual cold demeanor, but it wasn¡¯t warm either.

    "Oh... Brother-in-law, is there something you need from me?"

    Lu Jiahao nodded and asked, looking somewhat puzzled at Xu Boyan.

    Xu Boyan didn¡¯t reply, his gaze fell onto Jia Xiaoling and instantly changed with a chill, which sent shivers down one¡¯s spine.

    Jia Xiaoling shivered involuntarily, wrapping her arms around herself for warmth.

    Xu Boyan was incredibly cold. That was Jia Xiaoling¡¯s first impression.

    Seeing that Xu Boyan wasn¡¯t responding, Lu Jiahao glanced at Jia Xiaoling standing beside him and then said, "Brother-in-law, I don¡¯t know her."

    Lu Jiahao immediately distanced himself from Jia Xiaoling. Oh, no, they didn¡¯t have any relationship at all. Lu Jiahao quickly explained.

    Should Lu Qingyi find out he¡¯s associating with the person who maligned her, she¡¯d certainly be disappointed in her brother.

    "Brother-in-law, I¡¯m Sister Jiayue¡¯s friend. Since you¡¯re her sister¡¯s boyfriend, it should be reasonable for me to call you ¡¯brother-in-law¡¯ right?"

    A smile played at the corners of Jia Xiaoling¡¯s mouth. She tried to be friendly and approachable as she said it.

    To afford an entire apartment, one has got to be rich. Xu Boyan who was good looking and wealthy, would definitely not be let off so easily.

    She had feelings for Lu Jiahao but wouldn¡¯t mind hitching a ride on Xu Boyan¡¯s coattails as a ¡¯sister¡¯ of sorts.

    Xu Boyan raised an eyebrow, "Lu Jiayue?"

    Interesting, he knew Lu Jiayue.

    Jia Xiaoling kept nodding her head.

    Looking at Jia Xiaoling as though she were a fool wasn¡¯t because he pitied her, but simply because he thought she was incredibly dense.

    What good could come from mentioning Lu Jiayue?

    The answer was, certainly not good.

    "She isn¡¯t even qualified to call me ¡¯brother-in-law¡¯, do you think you are?"

    Other than being gentle towards Lu Qingyi, Xu Boyan had always been indifferently harsh to others, not caring if it felt awkward or seemed overly cold and aloof.

    He¡¯s always been forthright.

    "What?"

    Jia Xiaoling was somewhat stunned. She thought she must have heard wrong.

    What did he mean that even Lu Jiayue wasn¡¯t qualified?

    Jia Xiaoling didn¡¯t fully understand the intricate relationship between Lu Qingyi and Lu Jiayue, and had always thought that they must have a good relationship, if not at least decent.

    "Birds of a feather flock together, people will always be divided into groups."

    Xu Boyan shifted his gaze, speaking coldly.

    Indeed, similar people would always stick together. Lu Jiayue and Jia Xiaoling were of the same kind.

    Jia Xiaoling looked at Xu Boyan dazedly.

    "Birds of a feather flock together", these words were also said by Lu Jiahao earlier.

    Jia Xiaoling felt particularly strange. Did these words hold a special meaning?

    "Brother-in-law, why didn¡¯t my sister come?"

    Lu Jiahao was impatient to hear news about Lu Qingyi and quickly asked before Jia Xiaoling could, his tone resembling that of a child eager for a sugar treat, desperately wanting to see his sister.

    The anticipation and enthusiasm starkly contrasted with the attitude he took with Lu Jiayue earlier.

    Could this be an illusion?

    Jia Xiaoling repeatedly questioned herself.

 Chapter 327 people should have self-awareness_1

    Chapter 327: 327 people should have self-awareness_1Xu Boyan: "Your sister is very busy."

    Lu Jiahao: "...Busy sleeping, perhaps?"

    Looking at Xu Boyan, Lu Jiahao slowly voiced his opinion, feeling somewhat speechless. S§×arch* The Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Indeed, Lu Qingyi is very impressive and outstanding, but she does have one serious flaw, which is: she is lazy.

    The older Lu Qingyi could be described as busy, but the present Lu Qingyi is just lazy.

    Lu Jiahao also knows that his sister has been quite idle lately, without much on her plate.

    Xu Boyan said nothing, casting a cold glance at Lu Jiahao.

    "My sister is indeed a very busy person, exceptionally skilled, and also incredibly nice."

    Lu Jiahao immediately started flattering, knowing that praising Lu Qingyi is like praising Xu Boyan, which will surely make him happy.

    Lu Qingyi truly is exceptional.

    Jia Xiaoling, looking at the flattering Lu Jiahao, was incredulous, as if the man in front of her had completely transformed.

    He never showed this much enthusiasm even towards his own biological sister, Lu Jiayue, yet was so passionate in front of his cousin¡¯s husband, Xu Boyan.

    "Your sister¡¯s birthday is coming."

    Xu Boyan reminded Lu Jiahao.

    "I know."

    Lu Jiahao nodded, Lu Qingyi¡¯s birthday was a little over a month away. It was fast approaching, just over a month until Lu Qingyi would be celebrating her twentieth birthday.

    December 14th.

    "I plan to propose on her birthday."

    Xu Boyan didn¡¯t say much, just one sentence, but Lu Jiahao knew exactly what Xu Boyan was trying to convey.

    The proposal should be grand and romantic, giving Lu Qingyi an unforgettable proposal experience.

    "Is there anything I can do to help?"

    Lu Jiahao said after a moment of stunned silence, staring blankly at Xu Boyan.

    So, in a little over a month, Lu Qingyi would belong to Xu Boyan, they would be a husband and wife registered in the same household.

    Lu Jiahao had always known that Lu Qingyi wanted to get her marriage certificate with Xu Boyan on her birthday, binding herself irrevocably with Xu Boyan.

    Lu Qingyi is rational, she knows clearly what she wants and fights hard to achieve her desires.

    "Let¡¯s discuss in detail."

    Xu Boyan said, glancing towards the car and slowly uttering his words.

    Jia Xiaoling tightly bit her lip and said, "I can help brainstorm ideas, I¡¯m a girl after all."

    She glanced at the luxury car parked not far away, a wave of envy welled up within her. Although she couldn¡¯t make out the brand, she knew that the car was extremely luxurious.

    How she longed to sit in it! In her excitement, she volunteered her help, completely overlooking Xu Boyan¡¯s aversion to her.

    "Even if all the women in the world were dead, we wouldn¡¯t ask for your help."

    Lu Jiahao glared fiercely at Jia Xiaoling, speaking coldly.

    He couldn¡¯t understand how some people could have such thick skin, even thicker than a city wall. Despite being openly disliked, they still eagerly line up to be slapped in the face.

    Jia Xiaoling was stunned, looking incredulously at Lu Jiahao. Could those cruel words really have come out of his mouth?

    Xu Boyan and Lu Jiahao got in the car and drove off, leaving Jia Xiaoling standing alone, dumbfounded.

    After a few seconds, tears welled up and spilled from her eyes. Having the man she had feelings for say such hurtful words to her was exceptionally painful.

    "It¡¯s best to know your own place."

    Gu Yansi walked up to Jia Xiaoling, speaking coldly. He happened to be here to pick up some documents, and chanced upon this scene.

    He absolutely detested girls like Jia Xiaoling, he didn¡¯t even like his own blood sister, Lu Jiayue.

    Jia Xiaoling raised her eyes to look at Gu Yansi.

    "Lu Qingyi is not the same as Lu Jiayue."

    Gu Yansi remained silent for a moment before speaking.

    Lu Qingyi and Lu Jiayue are different.

    Lu Qingyi was independent, genuine, kind, and capable. Apart from her temperament being a bit off and having a bad temper, she could be described as nearly perfect.

    Lu Jiayue appeared perfect, but she was far from it, pretending to be pleasant, pretentious, and mainly concerned with self-gain.

    The two of them are vastly different. At a first glance, everyone would think that Lu Jiayue is the better one. But once they got to know Lu Qingyi, they would realize that Lu Qingyi is the genuinely good one.

    There is a vast difference between a genuine person and a fake one.

    Nothing can be permanently concealed, the mask of a hypocrite will be revealed one day.

    "Lu Jiayue is gentle, while Lu Qingyi is indifferent."

    Jia Xiaoling did not understand Gu Yansi¡¯s words, so she voiced her thoughts.

    In her view, Lu Jiayue was the perfect one, while Lu Qingyi was not.

    Gu Yansi cast a cold glance at Jia Xiaoling, too disinterested to continue the conversation, and simply walked away.

    ----

    When Lu Qingyi woke up, it was already afternoon and Xu Boyan was not around. She felt her stomach, planning to go out for some food.

    When she reached the entrance of their residence, she stopped and stood still, then backed into the living room.

    She had gotten so used to Xu Boyan looking after her that when he wasn¡¯t around, all she could think of was going out to eat, completely forgetting that she could cook herself.

    In the past, she would prepare food herself when she was hungry. Little she knew, for she had grown so lazy now.

    Well, nevermind, she might as well go out and eat, she thought, glancing at the refrigerator.

    When she reached the entrance of the residential complex, she saw Lu Jiayue pacing around. She slightly furrowed her brows.

    After the incident involving Jia Xiaoling last time, Xu Boyan had the security guard of the complex replaced. No one without a residence permit was allowed in, and visitors had to call to confirm their visits.

    The housing complex strictly prohibited the entry of strangers.

    "Sister."

    Seeing Lu Qingyi, Lu Jiayue¡¯s eyes lit up, looking extremely happy.

    Lu Qingyi glanced at Lu Jiayue indifferently without saying a word.

    "Sister, I visited Ahao today."

    Like a caring little sister, Lu Jiayue regularly updated Lu Qingyi about her whereabouts, always smiling happily.

    "Oh."

    Upon hearing Lu Jiahao¡¯s name, Lu Qingyi lazily opened her eyes, and replied coolly.

    Visiting Lu Jiahao was something Lu Jiayue would normally do. Why was she telling her this now?

    "I heard you are Professor Lu of Hadrick University?"

    Lu Jiayue bit her lip slightly, and asked with a seemingly confused look, her smile extremely genuine.

    This was her main reason for seeking out Lu Qingyi. However, she couldn¡¯t enter the complex. Her statement of wishing to visit her sister was not allowed by the security guard.

    She didn¡¯t even have Lu Qingyi¡¯s phone number. Even if she did, she¡¯d been blocked. She couldn¡¯t contact Lu Qingyi at all and could only wait at the entrance of the complex. She had been waiting for a long time and finally saw Lu Qingyi.

 Chapter 328 Lu Jiayue has found _1

    Chapter 328: 328 Lu Jiayue has found _1"Where did you hear that from?"

    Lu Qingyi crossed her arms and raised an eyebrow. She coldly stared at Lu Jiayue.

    Lu Jiahao is not the type to spread rumors, so where did Lu Jiayue hear it from?

    Was it that girl from Hardwick or was it the girl from the medical school?

    Forgive her for not using names, she simply didn¡¯t remember their names. They were irrelevant people, and she couldn¡¯t be bothered to remember their names.

    "Just, heard about it."

    The smile on Lu Jiayue¡¯s face was sweet, she so dearly wished that none of this was true.

    If it was true, how splendid would Lu Qingyi be? In comparison, she would feel so...

    "Yes, it¡¯s true. You couldn¡¯t get into Hardwick, it¡¯s because I convinced old man Lu to remove your name from the list."

    Lu Qingyi put her hands in her pockets, speaking bluntly without a hint of guilt.

    Yes, she is Hardwick¡¯s renowned Professor Lu, and it was because of her that Lu Jiayue could not go to Hardwick. She could say it loud and clear. Sear?h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Lu Jiayue¡¯s expression instantly stiffened, she looked at Lu Qingyi with grievance, "Why?"

    A furious fire was mounting in her heart, she really wanted to scold Lu Qingyi, to slap her hard in the face.

    She had tried so hard, striving for nothing but to be admitted to Hardwick. When she obtained her scores at that time, she was thrilled. The gratifying feeling of her efforts paying off led her to believe that she could go to Hardwick.

    But when she saw her grades being wiped out later, she completely cooled down. In the beginning, she simply thought that everybody else had scored too high and she fell behind.

    Later she discovered that even those with lower scores than hers could go to Hardwick, but she could not. Lu Jiayue was not a fool, she knew someone had meddled with her application, but she could not figure out who it was.

    The first time she knew it was Lu Qingyi, she was very angry, but she didn¡¯t understand how Lu Qingyi could manipulate this.

    Now that she knew Lu Qingyi is Hardwick¡¯s renowned professor, she was both shocked and furious.

    Lu Qingyi stood on such a high ground, why did she have to drag her down from the heights?

    "Because I¡¯ve told you, don¡¯t mess with me."

    Lu Qingyi slightly curved her lips and spoke in a casual tone, her voice was very cold.

    Because of that subtle blood relationship, she chose to let Lu Jiayue go time and time again, but that doesn¡¯t mean she would let Lu Jiayue have a smooth ride.

    "Back then, we were sisters, biological sisters."

    Lu Jiayue bit her lip tightly, she looked at Lu Qingyi with a hint of grievance in her eyes.

    Back then, Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t know about her true identity, Lu Qingyi was still the biological daughter of Lu Yao and Yao Meishu.

    Why would Lu Qingyi be so heartless towards her? That¡¯s her future, that¡¯s the step that could lead her higher. But because of Lu Qingyi, all her plans were shattered.

    "Yes, we were sisters back then."

    Lu Qingyi slightly moved her wrist, flexed her fingers, somehow feeling a bit tired.

    She slightly curved her lips, coldly looking at Lu Jiayue, feeling quite ironic.

    Yes, back then, they were sisters.

    She was not the type to dislike someone for no reason, nor was she the type to be intentionally indifferent to her relatives. She was simply a firm believer in "an eye for an eye".

    Lu Jiayue treated her poorly, does she have the obligation to treat Lu Jiayue well? Of course not, that¡¯s non-negotiable.

    "We are sisters, why did you ruin my future, sister?"

    Lu Jiayue failed to grasp the hidden meaning behind Lu Qingyi¡¯s words. She slightly bit her lower lip and looked at Lu Qingyi with a grieved expression on her face. She seemed on the verge of tears.

    "Lu Jiayue, there¡¯s a saying, ¡¯an eye for an eye.¡¯ You can still stand in front of me now thanks to this subtle blood relationship."

    Lu Qingyi rubbed her temples, feeling a bit impatient. She really couldn¡¯t understand why Lu Jiayue, who obviously dislikes her, was still pretending to be a loving sister.

    Wasn¡¯t she tired?

    She felt tired just looking at it.

    "Sister..."

    Lu Jiayue¡¯s heart clenched. She understood the meaning behind Lu Qingyi¡¯s words. She slightly bit her lip and reached out to grab Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand.

    Disliking Lu Qingyi was one thing, but needing Lu Qingyi now was another matter.

    She had heard about the incident with Gu Yansi. It was because of Lu Qingyi that Gu Yansi could go to Hardwick to study medicine, with the time arranged according to Gu Yansi¡¯s schedule.

    She wanted to go to Hardwick, and now she had no choice but to ask Lu Qingyi for help.

    "I¡¯m not your sister, and we aren¡¯t related by the same father."

    Lu Qingyi slightly retreated a step to avoid Lu Jiayue¡¯s grasp. She spoke coldly.

    She did use to consider their subtle blood relationship, but now, if Lu Jiayue really provoked her, she wouldn¡¯t hesitate anymore.

    After all, they weren¡¯t related by the same father.

    Lu Jiayue stared at Lu Qingyi with wide, watery eyes, hoping to earn Lu Qingyi¡¯s pity.

    Lu Jiayue¡¯s act might impress those brainless men, but to Lu Qingyi, it was not only ineffective but also absurdly funny.

    "Want to experience what happened to Lin Xiaoni and Lin Yiran?"

    Lu Qingyi walked up to Lu Jiayue, stopped in her tracks and inquired coldly.

    After that incident, Lin Xiaoni and Lin Yiran disappeared. Many people thought they were hiding because they could not bear the disgrace.

    No one really cared what happened to Lin Yiran and Lin Xiaoni. It was only when Lu Qingyi mentioned it that Lu Jiayue realized Lin Xiaoni and Lin Yiran seemed to have vanished from the face of the earth.

    "What happened to them?"

    Lu Jiayue instinctively stepped back, she gently bit her lip as she looked at Lu Qingyi.

    She felt a sudden chill in her heart, sort of a bad omen.

    "Nothing."

    Lu Qingyi flashed a brief smile and moved past Lu Jiayue. Lu Jiayue wanted to reach out to grab Lu Qingyi, but unfortunately, she didn¡¯t have the courage.

    The hand she had just raised immediately fell back. She dared not, and she didn¡¯t have the courage to gamble.

    Watching Lu Qingyi stroll leisurely into a snack street across the road, an intense fury gradually kindled in her heart. Why could Lu Qingyi be so exceptional?

    Why couldn¡¯t she be?

    Why did Lu Qingyi get so much love whilst she couldn¡¯t?

    Why Lu Qingyi...

    There was profound resentment towards Lu Qingyi in Lu Jiayue¡¯s heart.

    Watching Lu Qingyi sit down in front of a small street food stall, Lu Jiayue was filled with disgust. She never eats street food.

    Huh, surprisingly, Lu Qingyi who was ordinarily so wealthy, also ate at roadside street stalls.

    Lu Jiayue always believed that nobles don¡¯t eat street food, but only frequent high-end restaurants.

    She wanted to climb up the social ladder, naturally, she wouldn¡¯t deign to eat at street-side stalls. She thought it would make her appear less noble.

 Chapter 329 Luo Xinxinâ€™s Attitude_1

    Chapter 329: 329 Luo Xinxin¡¯s Attitude_1Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t like the food in fancy restaurants. In contrast, she had a soft spot for delicious and affordable food.

    There¡¯s an old saying that hits the nail on the head:

    Poor people are always fascinated with meaty dishes, while those who are truly wealthy have long grown tired of them, preferring vegetarian meals instead.

    Lu Qingyi had ordered a bowl of noodles, but found them somewhat bland and tasteless, probably because she had been spoiled by Xu Boyan. S~ea??h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    After a few mouthfuls, she decided to head to the medical school, given that she had nothing better to do.

    Luo Xinxin was the first to spot Lu Qingyi. This time, there was no mockery, ridicule, or jealousy in her gaze toward Lu Qingyi, but rather a trace of admiration.

    Yes, admiration. Nothing else.

    "Lu... Qingyi, are you here for class?"

    Before Lu Qingyi could step into the classroom, Luo Xinxin rushed over to ask her, her voice tinted with anticipation.

    Classmates: "..."

    Everyone in the class was bewildered by the situation. They couldn¡¯t help finding it odd. Had Luo Xinxin changed her attitude?

    It was well known that Luo Xinxin was always at odds with Lu Qingyi, always scheming to humiliate her. Sadly, not only did Lu Qingyi not lose face, but Luo Xinxin ended up embarrassing herself.

    Logically speaking, Luo Xinxin should be highly upset with Lu Qingyi, so this sudden change in behavior seemed entirely inconceivable.

    "No, just killing time."

    With her hands in her pockets, Lu Qingyi strolled into the classroom, kicked her chair with her foot, and sat down.

    She looked utterly aloof.

    Indeed, she was just too bored. Xu Boyan wasn¡¯t around, and she didn¡¯t know what he was up to.

    She had nothing to do and didn¡¯t want to do anything.

    Luo Xinxin: "..."

    Well, the boss is indeed different.

    Ever since she learned that Lu Qingyi was the famous Professor Lu of Hadrick University, she had changed her attitude.

    She had gone from loathing Lu Qingyi to admiring her.

    Such a young girl, with such immense capabilities, was truly awe-inspiring.

    "Lu Qingyi, I have a math problem. Can you help me? I can¡¯t figure it out."

    Luo Xinxin pulled out her test paper, sat next to Lu Qingyi, and gazed pitifully at her, begging for an explanation.

    Hadrick¡¯s most famous Professor Lu mainly taught mathematics. She was renowned for her exceptional teaching, something everybody knew.

    However, it was regrettable that no one knew what Professor Lu looked like, and Hadrick¡¯s students were tight-lipped about her appearance.

    Initially, Lun Boyan chose to conceal Lu Qingyi¡¯s appearance because he felt she was too young. It was a good thing to protect her.

    As a result, Lun Boyan instructed the students not to reveal any information about Lu Qingyi. The first batch of students Lu Qingyi taught were much older than her, and they were more than willing to protect this young, yet incredibly skilled girl.

    Over time, Lu Qingyi¡¯s identity had been successfully kept under wraps, and the subsequent students also adhered to this rule.

    "Are you asking me?"

    Lu Qingyi raised an eyebrow, a faint smile on her face as she looked at Luo Xinxin.

    She still remembered Luo Xinxin¡¯s previous attitude. Although she had forgotten her name, she still remembered her face.

    "Yes, yes, I know you¡¯re really good at math."

    Luo Xinxin eagerly nodded.

    The rest of the class was utterly dumbfounded. Had Luo Xinxin¡¯s attitude changed too fast?

    Could there be a hidden agenda?

    "I remember, you don¡¯t like me."

    Lu Qingyi propped up her chin leisurely, a small sly smile playing on her lips as she looked at Luo Xinxin.

    Luo Xinxin blushed slightly at her words, and scratched her head awkwardly: "I apologize for my previous behavior, and now I genuinely want... to ask you a question."

    As she spoke, Luo Xinxin bowed to Lu Qingyi, her attitude respectful.

    What she really wanted to say was that she wanted to be friends with Lu Qingyi. But she felt as if she wasn¡¯t worthy.

    At seventeen, she was only a freshman in university.

    Previously, Luo Xinxin had thought herself exceptional compared to her peers. She was already in college at seventeen, whereas some of her peers were still high school seniors or even juniors.

    She took pride in that.

    Now, she realized that her achievements weren¡¯t such a big deal. She had merely entered college at seventeen.

    At Lu Qingyi¡¯s age of seventeen, she was already a professor, and not just any professor, but the renowned Professor Lu of Hadrick University.

    Compared to Lu Qingyi, she was nothing.

    She suddenly remembered Wei Song¡¯s words, which didn¡¯t make sense to her before, but now they did.

    There are always people better than you, and skies beyond skies. She was never the best.

    "I have never been outstanding. There are many people better than me. I was just lucky."

    Luo Xinxin looked at Lu Qingyi and spoke again.

    She had just been lucky to be born into a medical family, happened to like those things, and happened to have started learning them when she was young.

    So, compared to other people her age, she had advantages, and appeared to be much more impressive.

    Now Luo Xinxin understood that if everyone around her had had the same opportunities, they might not have been inferior to her. In fact, over half of them might have been better.

    Lu Qingyi, such an impressive person, did not boast about her achievements. So, what right did she have to boast? What were her qualifications to boast?

    "The steps are too complicated."

    Lu Qingyi lowered her gaze, reached for the paper on the table, and after brief a glance, she came to a conclusion.

    "I wanted to solve it simply too, but I couldn¡¯t figure it out."

    Luo Xinxin was overjoyed. She bit her lip, filled with expectation, and looked at Lu Qingyi.

    Her answer for the question was correct, but her process was extremely long, and she made a few mistakes along the way. She had pondered it for a long time but couldn¡¯t figure it out.

    "Something simple is not necessarily something difficult."

    Lu Qingyi said with the hint of a smile.

    When it comes to math, many people say they don¡¯t know simple steps, and can only write complicated steps.

    They say that simple steps are difficult to write down, and they are prone to errors. In fact, complex steps are more likely to lead to errors.

    "Ah?"

    Luo Xinxin was a little confused, not understanding Lu Qingyi¡¯s meaning.

    Simple does not mean difficult.

    This statement seemed somewhat contradictory.

    "First, you need to clear your mind. You must understand the problem and remember the formulas."

    Lu Qingyi looked at Luo Xinxin and began to explain slowly.

    Luo Xinxin blinked. While she understood what Lu Qingyi said, she wondered what it had to do with the steps involved in the solution.

    "Look here..."

    Lu Qingyi pointed to the test paper and began to explain slowly.

 Chapter 330 Impressive Lu Qingyi_1

    Chapter 330: 330 Impressive Lu Qingyi_1Lu Qingyi explained very quickly, but she went into great detail. Luo Xinxin followed Lu Qingyi¡¯s train of thought and suddenly understood everything. Her mind opened up immediately.

    As expected, Professor Lu Qingyi¡¯s famous nickname wasn¡¯t for nothing. She definitely had exceptional abilities.

    "You¡¯re really amazing."

    After Lu Qingyi had finished explaining, Luo Xinxin held the test paper and looked at Lu Qingyi, her eyes glittering with admiration.

    Other professors also explained this question, but their methods weren¡¯t as simple as Lu Qingyi¡¯s. She only half-understood them.

    Just a reminder from Lu Qingyi, and she got it all.

    "Just okay."

    Lu Qingyi played with her pen, her voice a little cold.

    She didn¡¯t think there was anything particularly impressive. It was a normal thing, she was used to it, and didn¡¯t think highly of it.

    It was just a simple math problem¡ªit¡¯s child¡¯s play in her eyes, and not worth mentioning.

    "Is this something in your family¡¯s genes?"

    With a look of curiosity in her eyes, Luo Xinxin asked Lu Qingyi. Lu Qingyi was so impressive, her family members should be no different.

    She was genuinely envious.

    "I don¡¯t know."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s voice was cold.

    Family?

    How would she know that?

    Li Xiyi walked into the classroom holding a thermos, looking startled as she watched Luo Xinxin and Lu Qingyi. She stood there, dumbstruck.

    What was going on?

    It¡¯s one thing for Lu Qingyi to be at the school, but why was she with Luo Xinxin?

    "Can I call you Sister Qing? I see that some people call you that."

    Luo Xinxin gently bit her lower lip; she was a little embarrassed to ask this question. She didn¡¯t know if she could use this familiar address with Lu Qingyi.

    It also felt somewhat embarrassing.

    "As you wish."

    Lu Qingyi spoke in a lazy tone, uninterested.

    In terms of addressing people, she was always casual.

    "Qingyi, did you come to school to nap again?"

    Li Xianya walked towards Lu Qingyi and asked with a slight smile.

    Most times when Lu Qingyi came to school, she was asleep. No professor ever bothered about her, so it made Li Xianya wonder if Lu Qingyi was here just because she couldn¡¯t sleep and wanted to take a nap in the classroom.

    During their school days, insomnia was common, but the teacher¡¯s voice in class was particularly capable of inducing sleep. Once the lecture started, people would feel sleepy.

    This kind of feeling isn¡¯t as prevalent in university as it was back in high school. Back then, she would often suffer from insomnia at night and consequently feel wide awake before class during the day.

    As soon as the teacher started speaking, she would start to feel drowsy, desiring sleep. And when the class ended, she¡¯d feel energetic.

    "Um, I¡¯m here today out of boredom."

    Lu Qingyi lazily raised her eyelids, speaking dismissively.

    She just woke up, not feeling sleepy now, only a bit bored.

    "I just bought a novel, would you like to read it?"

    Li Xianya asked. She, too, enjoyed reading novels but didn¡¯t have much time to do so. During her previous visit to a bookstore, she came across a novel she liked and bought it. Until now, she had only read half of it.

    Life at university was actually busy. Not like what the high school teachers said, "Work hard now, and you¡¯ll have a relax time in university."

    But is university really relaxing? Of course not, unless you only want to hang around the university for four years.

    University life could be even busier than high school. Sometimes, it¡¯s not relaxing at all.

    "Ah, okay."

    Lu Qingyi nodded. She welcomed all novels, as long as they aroused her interest. Also, she wasn¡¯t picky about the genres of novels.

    Campus romance, urban romance, wuxia novels, fantasy novels, science fiction novels, mystery novels...

    She liked all sorts of genres, except the ones written in an excessively immature or bad writing style.

    "Here you go."

    Li Xianya took the romance novel from her seat and passed it to Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi glanced at the cover and the title, barely curving her lips, and then flipped through the pages. She always had a lot of enthusiasm for books.

    Luo Xinxin sat on the side, watching the interaction between Li Xianya and Lu Qingyi, subtly biting her lip.

    Yes, Lu Qingyi liked novels.

    "Luo Xinxin, why are you sitting so close to Qingyi?"

    Li Xianya kicked Luo Xinxin¡¯s chair lightly and asked curiously, her arms crossed over her chest.

    After losing the bet last time with Lu Qingyi, Luo Xinxin seemed to have disappeared from Lu Qingyi¡¯s sight. Why was she sitting next to Lu Qingyi now?

    Luo Xinxin bit her lip tightly and touched her cheek, "Can¡¯t I ask a question?"

    Li Xianya: "..."

    Why was it necessary to sit next to Lu Qingyi to ask a question?

    She recalled Lu Qingyi taking Wei Song¡¯s class one time. That class was taught so well that everyone in the class thought highly of it.

    Luo Xinxin was the only one who didn¡¯t seem to accept it and showed no interest in listening. But now, why was she asking Lu Qingyi for help?

    "Why didn¡¯t you ask Professor Wei?"

    Li Xianya stared at the math paper in Luo Xinxin¡¯s hand, and slowly began to ask.

    Wei Song was a math teacher, and he taught well. But comparing to Lu Qingyi, he fell short.

    "Wei Song is probably on a date."

    With her head down reading the book, Lu Qingyi suddenly spoke in a particularly cold voice.

    Li Xianya: "..."

    Luo Xinxin: "..." S~ea??h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    The point wasn¡¯t whether Wei Song was on a date or not, but how did Lu Qingyi know that Wei Song was on a date?

    Lu Qingyi lowered her head, naturally missing out on the curious expressions on Luo Xinxin and Li Xianya¡¯s faces.

    "Sister Qing, how do you know that?"

    Luo Xinxin was willing to believe Lu Qingyi from the bottom of her heart. Even if what Lu Qingyi said was just a guess, she was still willing to believe it.

    "It¡¯s a fact that he¡¯s on a date. You¡¯ll see photos in his Moments soon."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s voice was calm, without any ups or downs. It was as if she was saying something as usual as, ¡¯I ate today.¡¯

    Li Xianya: "..."

    Luo Xinxin: "..."

    No way, she could even predict that there¡¯d be photos posted in his Moments?

    Because Lu Qingyi was not a person who liked to joke, they felt that what Lu Qingyi said must be true.

    Indeed, they hadn¡¯t seen Wei Song for many days, and he had other teachers replace him for his lessons. He hadn¡¯t showed up personally for a while.

    Because Wei Song was their advisor, most students in the class had him as a contact on WeChat. Naturally, they could see his moments.

    "Damn, really?"

    "That¡¯s really impressive."

    Luo Xinxin and Li Xianya quickly clicked into Wei Song¡¯s moments and refreshed the page. There were no new posts.

    The two looked at each other, then silently shook their heads.

    A few minutes later, Luo Xinxin and Li Xianya refreshed Wei Song¡¯s moments again. The eye-catching large print appeared before their eyes.

 Chapter 331 Lu Qingyi: I hold grudges_1

    Chapter 331: 331 Lu Qingyi: I hold grudges_1Wei Song really did post a status on his friend circle, and it was a picture full of public displays of affection.

    Li Xianya and Luo Xinxin looked at each other and then watched Lu Qingyi in astonishment. This prediction was too accurate, wasn¡¯t it?

    "Qingyi, you..."

    Luo Xinxin wanted to say something to Lu Qingyi, but was interrupted by her.

    "Didn¡¯t I tell you to disappear from my sight before? I didn¡¯t remember it wrong, did I?"

    Lu Qingyi suddenly looked up and looked at Luo Xinxin, her tone cold and seemingly sarcastic.

    Well, her memory was a bit fuzzy. She seemed to have said that.

    She had almost forgotten that Luo Xinxin had just asked a question. As a professor, Lu Qingyi was conscientious about teaching her students. In class, she generally answered the students¡¯ questions.

    Maybe, this was a common problem for teachers.

    She was not a kind person who could let bygones be bygones. Rather, she could hold a grudge.

    Luo Xinxin was shocked. She looked at Lu Qingyi in astonishment. The attitude her had just shown was cold and indifferent, but how had it changed so quickly?

    The bet, Luo Xinxin remembered distinctly. It had been very humiliating for her. When she approached Lu Qingyi earlier, she had assumed that Lu Qingyi would be magnanimous and not take her past actions to heart.

    Lu Qingyi, the esteemed Professor Lu from Hardrick, should be a generous person, not a petty one. That¡¯s what Luo Xinxin had thought.

    She thought that Lu Qingyi had forgotten or didn¡¯t care about the past. But now she brought it up again.

    "Qingyi, I apologize to you. It was all my fault. I shouldn¡¯t have challenged you, shouldn¡¯t have doubted you. Now I realize my mistake, can you not be so begrudging? We aren¡¯t from the same class."

    Luo Xinxin bit her lip tightly and slowly spoke, her voice full of pleading.

    Yes, beg.

    They really weren¡¯t from the same class. Lu Qingyi was a professor who had already left her student days behind while she was still a student.

    Their statuses were different.

    Lu Qingyi spoke coldly: "We are all humans." sea??h th§× N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    It doesn¡¯t matter what class, Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t like discussing these things. She just believed that everyone in this world should be equal.

    In society, there are different levels of people, but in Lu Qingyi¡¯s perspective, there were no such categorizations. Everyone was equal.

    She seldom viewed her subordinates as inferiors, always seeing them as peers.

    Regarding work, everyone just had to do their own job well.

    Luo Xinxin was stunned. She looked at Lu Qingyi: "What do you mean?"

    ¡¯We are all humans.¡¯ What did these three words mean? Luo Xinxin was a bit unclear about what Lu Qingyi wanted to express.

    "You are very annoying, please get out of my sight."

    Lu Qingyi looked down at the novel in her hand and spoke with a touch of annoyance in her voice. Her tone was rather cold.

    Luo Xinxin: "...."

    "Qingyi, didn¡¯t you just help her with a problem?"

    Li Xianya also looked at Lu Qingyi with some confusion, she was bewildered by the sudden change in Lu Qingyi¡¯s attitude.

    When she had just entered the classroom, she saw Luo Xinxin sitting next to Lu Qingyi with Lu Qingyi tutoring her. Even though she didn¡¯t know why the scene was so harmonious, she could tell that they were getting along calmly at that moment.

    Within a few moments, Lu Qingyi¡¯s attitude changed entirely which astonished Li Xianya.

    So strange.

    "Oh, just a habit."

    Lu Qingyi replied dismissively. It had been less than a year since she left Hardrick.

    "What sort of habit?"

    Li Xianya asked subconsciously.

    Luo Xinxin looked at Lu Qingyi with wide eyes.

    For a professor to have the habit of tutoring was normal, but she had overlooked that, mistakenly believing she could become friends with Lu Qingyi through her efforts.

    "None."

    Lu Qingyi spat out a word, with no intention of saying more.

    She was too lazy to explain. It was too boring.

    "Aren¡¯t you afraid that I¡¯ll reveal your identity?"

    Luo Xinxin bit her lower lip and whispered back. She felt a sense of injustice. With so many people in the class, Lu Qingyi¡¯s words were very hurtful to her. Luo Xinxin felt as though she had lost face, and it made her very sad.

    Lu Qingyi had always been quiet about being the famous Professor Lu from Hardrick. If Luo Xinxin revealed it, would Lu Qingyi have been purposely hiding her identity? Luo Xinxin was just lucky to have found out about Lu Qingyi¡¯s famous identity.

    "Does that have anything to do with me?"

    Lu Qingyi slowly stood up and stepped on a stool, giving off a high and mighty aura.

    She looked at Luo Xinxin, her face expressionless and her tone laden with traces of sarcasm.

    Even if Luo Xinxin did leak her identity, what difference would it make? It wouldn¡¯t affect her; it wasn¡¯t like her mouth was attached to her. How Luo Xinxin would respond was none of her business; she couldn¡¯t control Luo Xinxin¡¯s freedom of speech.

    "Qingyi, don¡¯t get upset, I¡¯ll ask her to leave now."

    Seeing Lu Qingyi stand up and step on the stool, an ominous premonition rose in Li Xianya¡¯s heart.

    When Lu Qingyi got angry, it was always a terrible situation. She vividly remembered what happened to Lin Xiaoni.

    And that playboy, she couldn¡¯t quite remember his name, but she thought his fate was rather tragic.

    Dare to be angry but don¡¯t dare to speak out.

    "Do you want to bully me with your status? I have already shown goodwill towards you, why are you still so indifferent?"

    Luo Xinxin glanced at Li Xianya, then turned her gaze back to Lu Qingyi. She bit her lower lip lightly and looked pitifully at Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi was the most famous professor at Hardrick. Professors ought to be very broad-minded people who wouldn¡¯t dwell on such trivial matters.

    She knew she was wrong, and she knew she had to correct it. She had already apologized, but Lu Qingyi still remained indifferent.

    "I hold grudges."

    Lu Qingyi casually dropped this bomb, her voice carried a chill as she kicked the stool next to her.

    Status oppression?

    Did she need it?

    Even without mentioning her status, she could still suppress Luo Xinxin with just her academic results.

    Li Xianya was rather bewildered.

    "You ... you ..."

    Luo Xinxin stuttered but failed to finish her sentence. She didn¡¯t know what to say.

    "I am not like them."

    Lu Qingyi said lightly, her voice cold.

    By them, she meant all other university professors. She was different from them. She valued freedom and her mood.

    While other professors would patiently answer students¡¯ questions, she would do it based on her mood.

    Indeed, she had just explained the question to Luo Xinxin because her mood had been good at that moment.

 Chapter 332 Lu Qingyiâ€™s ideas_1

    Chapter 332: 332 Lu Qingyi¡¯s ideas_1Luo Xinxin asked, "How is it different?"

    They are both professors, only that Lu Qingyi is more famous than other professors and better at teaching. They are all professors.

    Luo Xinxin doesn¡¯t understand how it¡¯s different, they all teach and cultivate students. Professors should be magnanimous and shouldn¡¯t dwell on these things.

    "Because I am Lu Qingyi."

    Lu Qingyi raised the corners of her lips slightly, she slowly spoke these words, simple and clear. Sear?h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Why is it different? How is it different?

    There¡¯s not much reason, just because she is Lu Qingyi, who would not force herself to do things she doesn¡¯t want to do.

    Luo Xinxin: "..."

    Facing Lu Qingyi¡¯s straightforward words, Luo Xinxin was momentarily speechless.

    "Qingyi, you¡¯re really domineering."

    Li Xianya¡¯s eyes were shining as she looked at Lu Qingyi. These words were truly domineering. She liked this version of Lu Qingyi.

    "Don¡¯t challenge my bottom line, one should keep their promises."

    Lu Qingyi leisurely stretched her body, yawned, and said it in a seemingly casual tone, but it made people feel pressured.

    Luo Xinxin bit her lip tightly, gave Lu Qingyi a deep look, and then walked out of the classroom.

    She was scared. If Lu Qingyi wanted her to leave the medical school, it was an effortless thing to do, which she dared to resent but not to voice.

    She wouldn¡¯t mention that Lu Qingyi was the most famous professor of Hardrick. Because Lu Qingyi had already garnered a lot of attention, if this news leaked out, the heat around Lu Qingyi would only increase.

    Beautiful and outstanding people are always in the spotlight, especially those who possess both qualities, they are particularly sought after.

    "I thought you two had reconciled. I just saw you sitting together."

    Li Xianya plopped down on the desk next to Lu Qingyi and let out a long sigh of relief.

    Fortunately, they hadn¡¯t.

    Otherwise, she would feel quite uneasy. She genuinely dislikes Luo Xinxin, and she thinks that Luo Xinxin¡¯s previous behavior was excessive.

    The Lu Qingyi she admires is not the soft-hearted one, but the indifferent and domineering one.

    That image is so cool that as a woman, she was nearly swooning over it.

    "Am I very kind?"

    Lu Qingyi raised her eyebrows and asked, a mocking smile on her lips.

    She¡¯s not a kind person. In Xu Boyan¡¯s words, shadows can¡¯t be kind.

    Yes, she¡¯s not kind, not at all.

    "Sure, I think you¡¯re very kind, but your kindness isn¡¯t the naive sweetness."

    Li Xianya nodded and said, seriously.

    She wasn¡¯t wrong, in some ways Lu Qingyi indeed is kind, just that she doesn¡¯t easily forgive certain things.

    Those who seem very kind on the surface, they are the real unkind ones. Lu Qingyi is very real, with no pretense.

    Lu Qingyi raised the corners of her lips slightly.

    Only a few people genuinely praise her for being kind. Xu Boyan only praises her kindness because it is Lu Qingyi.

    In Xu Boyan¡¯s mind, the girl he likes, a girl named Lu Qingyi, whether she does anything is kind.

    If she were not Lu Qingyi, if she were just a shadow, or someone else, perhaps Xu Boyan wouldn¡¯t think she was kind.

    Because of love, Xu Boyan chose to indulge.

    "Qingyi, I¡¯m serious."

    Li Xianya was afraid that Lu Qingyi would not believe her and added a sentence.

    "Perhaps."

    Lu Qingyi replied lightly.

    "Qingyi, when are you getting married?"

    Li Xianya suddenly didn¡¯t know what to talk about. Her eyes moved down and saw the ring on Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand, so she asked.

    Ren Changming, who was sitting behind them and had been reading a book, suddenly looked up when he heard Li Xianya¡¯s words.

    Getting married...

    This word really made him feel particularly sensitive.

    Has Lu Qingyi really thought about getting married? Was he really not able to have this girl? Did Lu Qingyi really, truly love Xu Boyan?

    Ren Changming had a series of questions in his mind.

    "Marriage..."

    Lu Qingyi hooked a stool with her foot and pulled it back. She sat on the stool, propped her chin with her hands, her face full of smiles.

    Marriage, it¡¯s a particularly lovely word when you think about it. She loved the word.

    The book says: Dating without marriage in mind is frivolous.

    No, it was in a novel.

    Her relationship with Xu Boyan, which aimed at marriage, should be considered as a real romance, right?

    Lu Qingyi was not particularly sure, it was just her concept.

    "Yeah, you and your boyfriend are so in love, he even bought you a DR diamond ring, so I¡¯m very curious about when you guys will get married."

    Li Xianya looked at Lu Qingyi expectantly, somewhat impatient to know.

    Oh, sweet love should be like Lu Qingyi and Xu Boyan, Li Xianya thought.

    Ren Changming¡¯s eyes were firmly fixed on Lu Qingyi¡¯s back, his fists clenched tightly, his veins bulging on his hand.

    He was blaming himself for not being able to meet Lu Qingyi earlier, for not being more outstanding.

    Now he could only watch helplessly as the girl he loved wore another man¡¯s ring, looking forward to a future with another man.

    It felt heartbreaking.

    "Are you referring to having the wedding ceremony or getting the marriage certificate?"

    Lu Qingyi raised an eyebrow and asked, her tone quite serious.

    Getting a marriage license and having a wedding ceremony can be done separately, and there wouldn¡¯t be any conflict.

    "Ah, is there a difference?"

    Li Xianya looked at Lu Qingyi somewhat confusedly. Can¡¯t these two things be done at the same time?

    There doesn¡¯t seem to be a significant conflict between the two. In her understanding, these two things are done together, and that is what wedding is.

    At least that was what Li Xianya believed.

    "Yes. On my twentieth birthday, I plan to get a marriage certificate with Xu Boyan. As for the wedding, we¡¯ll deal with it later, probably after we graduate from university or earlier."

    Lu Qingyi raised the corners of her lips slightly and slowly started speaking.

    She had already planned it. As for holding a wedding, she could choose not to, but she was also looking forward to it. This matter would ultimately depend on Xu Boyan.

    What she really wanted to do now was to get a marriage certificate, and all other things could be postponed.

    "Ah? Getting a license first and then having a wedding afterwards? Qingyi, how could you think like that, getting a marriage license and having a wedding can be done on the same day, or during the wedding preparations."

    Li Xianya looked at Lu Qingyi in surprise, she hadn¡¯t expected Lu Qingyi to think like this.

    Because some of her relatives had talked about getting the license first and then having the wedding afterward, and then they got pregnant and the wedding never took place.

    A woman¡¯s most glamorous time is her wedding, women really can¡¯t be without a wedding.

 Chapter 333 Lu Qingyi: The one I mentioned _1

    Chapter 333: 333 Lu Qingyi: The one I mentioned _1Her relative had always regretted this event, because her husband, who had married her relative too easily, had not treated her well.

    Not having a wedding was something to regret.

    Upon hearing Lu Qingyi¡¯s thoughts, Ren Changming¡¯s eyebrows twitched in surprise, as he looked at her in astonishment.

    Getting a marriage license first and not necessarily having a wedding ceremony later was something he, as a man, was acutely aware of.

    Although it¡¯s not to say that there won¡¯t be a wedding after getting the license first, in most cases it was so.

    Some men think that once the woman is theirs, they can save money and such by not having a wedding ceremony.

    "I want to get the license first, and the wedding¡¯s not a rush. I don¡¯t care if we don¡¯t have one."

    Lu Qingyi said slowly, with a slight smile playing on her lips.

    What she cared about now was only to be with Xu Boyan, and to have their names together on the same family register.

    "Qingyi, a wedding is something a woman should never miss in her life. This isn¡¯t acceptable. Furthermore, men tend to take things for granted once they get them. Your boyfriend treats you nicely now, which I can tell and I believe you two can live happily ever after, but life is full of uncertainties, so it¡¯s hard to guarantee he won¡¯t have a change of heart."

    Li Xianya held Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand, speaking earnestly with a worried expression.

    Getting the license meant the two were bound together. She was somewhat worried for Lu Qingyi.

    Although the chance of an unpleasant surprise happening was small, Li Xianya still hoped it could be totally avoided.

    The future holds many uncertainties.

    "No, it won¡¯t happen." sea??h th§× n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Lu Qingyi gently patted Li Xianya¡¯s shoulder as she spoke softly.

    Xu Boyan won¡¯t change, she believed in him, he wouldn¡¯t change his mind.

    He won¡¯t right now, and he won¡¯t in the future either.

    "Qingyi, just do not make such a casual decision about getting the license, alright?"

    Just reaching the legal marital age and planning to get a marriage license, to Li Xianya it was too impulsive.

    She¡¯d never fallen in love and didn¡¯t understand what it felt like to fancy someone, so she couldn¡¯t comprehend Lu Qingyi¡¯s behavior.

    People should marry and have babies late. Many of those who got married early didn¡¯t end up well, a lot of people regretted having married too young.

    "It¡¯s not being casual, but a well-considered decision."

    Lu Qingyi spoke casually.

    No one could force her to do what she didn¡¯t want to. The thought of marriage was also her own.

    She¡¯d given it a lot of thought, once she set her mind on Xu Boyan, she wouldn¡¯t change it.

    Li Xianya: "..."

    She was utterly speechless, really didn¡¯t know what to say.

    Decisions made by Lu Qingyi were hard to change for most people, or rather, nobody could. Li Xianya could see that.

    Lu Qingyi was actually quite stubborn.

    "Did he say he wants to get the license first?"

    Ren Changming hesitated for a while before putting down his book, and he leisurely walked towards Lu Qingyi and asked softly.

    His voice was a bit deep, mingled with faint sorrow.

    He felt rather wretched.

    "Sure, Qingyi, was it his idea or yours?"

    At Ren Changming¡¯s words, Li Xianya¡¯s eyes lit up and she quickly asked.

    Whether it was Lu Qingyi¡¯s or her boyfriend¡¯s idea, it was of different significance.

    If it was Lu Qingyi¡¯s idea, then it meant she was enthusiastic about it, she liked her boyfriend quite a lot.

    If it was her boyfriend¡¯s idea, then its meaning would totally change, which had two implications. He liked Lu Qingyi a lot and wanted to marry her as soon as possible or he didn¡¯t want to hold a wedding, so he talked Lu Qingyi into getting the license first.

    Men¡¯s thoughts are not always predictable. If it was her boyfriend¡¯s idea, then Li Xianya would emphasize the need for cautiousness.

    Lu Qingyi smiled slightly, "It was my idea."

    Xu Boyan also mentioned it before.

    Wearing the DR diamond ring on her finger, Xu Boyan¡¯s affection for her was genuine, she trusted Xu Boyan¡¯s sincerity.

    Li Xianya: "..."

    Li Xianya looked at Lu Qingyi in surprise, she actually proposed such a thing herself?

    Lu Qingyi came across as that cold, aloof girl, and Li Xianya always believed the initiative should be from the other side.

    "You¡¯re speaking up for him, aren¡¯t you?"

    Ren Changming didn¡¯t know what position he should take to talk about this, he looked at Lu Qingyi deeply, speaking slowly.

    He really wanted to care for Lu Qingyi.

    He¡¯d seen the sweet looks between Lu Qingyi and Xu Boyan, she, the cool and detached girl was all smiles in front of that man.

    Lu Qingyi liked Xu Boyan very much, or rather, she loved him deeply.

    "It seems my affairs have nothing to do with you."

    Lu Qingyi looked at Ren Changming, a cold smile slipped on her lips.

    "I just want to... care about you a little bit..."

    Ren Changming was blocked by Lu Qingyi¡¯s words. He opened his mouth a little, speaking very gently.

    He just wanted to care about Lu Qingyi, that was all.

    He had so many things to say behind that, yet he didn¡¯t have a reason to say anything, truly helpless.

    "Qingyi, he just wants to care about you, as we¡¯re all classmates. In our class, a majority are still singles, only you have a partner, he might feel a bit uncomfortable."

    Li Xianya looked at Ren Changming, speaking slowly in a casual tone.

    She was helping him.

    This idiot Ren Changming, could she not tell that he was into Lu Qingyi?

    What a pity, Ren Changming was not good enough for the brilliant Lu Qingyi, even if he was, he was too late.

    Better late than never.

    There¡¯s not even the slightest hope for his pursuit. The bud about to bloom was forever nipped in the bud.

    Li Xianya didn¡¯t know if Lu Qingyi noticed that Ren Changming fancied her, but she did know that Lu Qingyi had no feelings for Ren Changming.

    Even without Xu Boyan, Ren Changming would never have a chance.

    "Sure, very few in our class have a girlfriend, and several girls don¡¯t have a boyfriend. And here you are, about to get married."

    Seeing Li Xianya speak for him, Ren Changming gratefully looked at her, trying to make his speech sound casual.

    He was distressed inside, but he still pretended as if nothing had happened.

    "When you meet the right person, you naturally think of a lifetime."

    Lu Qingyi smiled brightly, her heart filled with joy thinking of Xu Boyan.

    Many things were said at this time, but they might not hold true some other time.

    Because time and many things could change.

    For instance, before meeting Xu Boyan, she had never thought of getting married in this life. After meeting Xu Boyan, she wanted to marry him.

 Chapter 334 June Piano Sonata_1

    Chapter 334: 334 June Piano Sonata_1"I hope you can be happy."

    Ren Changming fell silent for a while before speaking, if he couldn¡¯t have her, then he hoped that Lu Qingyi could be happy.

    Would she be happy, perhaps?

    "Definitely."

    Lu Qingyi brought a slight smile to her lips as she softly replied.

    She and Xu Boyan would definitely be happy, absolutely.

    Ren Changming forced a thin smile but couldn¡¯t bring himself to say anything. He didn¡¯t know what he should say.

    He just felt really sad.

    "Qingyi, your birthday is coming up, isn¡¯t it?"

    Li Xianya asked, Lu Qingyi was slightly older than the rest of them, she should be turning twenty soon.

    Twenty, an age as beautiful as a flower, the best age. Li Xianya was surprised to hear that Lu Qingyi was thinking about getting married so young.

    Lu Qingyi seemed like an independent woman who could do well on her own, without needing a man to embellish her life.

    Such women usually don¡¯t care about marriage, but Lu Qingyi seemed to be an exception.

    "Soon, time feels a bit long now."

    Lu Qingyi said slowly.

    Indeed, time was moving rather slowly. She had never felt this way before.

    Li Xianya: "..."

    Really? Really?

    Lu Qingyi is so eager to get married? So eager that she¡¯d marry Xu Boyan straight away?

    Women in love really do lose their minds, driven by the single-minded desire to step into the realm of marriage.

    "It¡¯s better to marry late."

    Ren Changming briefly glanced at Lu Qingyi with a profound look, then returned to his seat.

    He had no place to make such remarks, his only option was to casually throw out a piece of advice.

    Marrying late indeed has its perks, because early marriages often result in divorce in the end.

    Lu Qingyi did not respond to Ren Changming¡¯s words, she didn¡¯t feel the need to react.

    "Qingyi, I don¡¯t have your contact information."

    Li Xianya gritted her teeth. She slowly handed her phone to Lu Qingyi. S§×arch* The N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Lu Qingyi rarely came to school, and she always forgot to ask her for her contact information. So, it was hard to contact Lu Qingyi when she wanted to.

    Li Xianya really liked Lu Qingyi; it was an admiration, viewing Lu Qingyi as her goddess.

    "WeChat."

    Lu Qingyi took out her phone, revealed the QR code to add her as a friend on WeChat, and stretched her phone towards Li Xianya.

    Li Xianya smiled, she excitedly opened WeChat, scanned the code, and added Lu Qingyi. After successfully adding her as a friend, Li Xianya was absolutely thrilled. She was so happy.

    Finally, she became friends with her goddess on WeChat, which was delightful.

    "Qingyi, can I add you too?"

    "Qingyi, I also want to add you on WeChat."

    "Qingyi, let¡¯s be friends."

    "Goddess, I also want your contact information."

    "Goddess, let¡¯s add each other as friends."

    "Goddess..."

    The classmates around heard the conversation between Lu Qingyi and Li Xianya, and they all started talking excitedly.

    One after another, they all took out their phones, hoping to add Lu Qingyi on WeChat.

    "My WeChat is full."

    Lu Qingyi brought a slight smile to her lips, shaking her phone as she spoke.

    Her words lacked any credibility, but everyone understood that she simply didn¡¯t want to add them as friends.

    Feeling somewhat disappointed, some people even planned to get along well with Li Xianya to get her WeChat account.

    Ren Changming, who had just taken out his phone, froze. He silently put his phone back into his pocket, his face slightly dimmed.

    He thought that he could add Lu Qingyi on WeChat, but he realized that it was his wishful thinking.

    "Qingyi, I will keep it a secret."

    Li Xianya had a bright smile on her face. After scanning the room, she spoke.

    If Lu Qingyi wasn¡¯t willing to disclose her friend¡¯s code, then Li Xianya naturally wouldn¡¯t blab about it.

    Lu Qingyi gave Li Xianya a light pat on the shoulder: "Good."

    Not everyone got her WeChat, but she liked Li Xianya.

    Just as Lu Qingyi finished speaking, her phone rang. It was a heart-wrenching piano piece by Liu Yue. It was a very famous piece and exclusive. To listen to it online would cost money.

    "I¡¯m in the medical college."

    "No need."

    "Just wait for me at home."

    With only three short sentences, Lu Qingyi ended the call. A soft smile appeared on her face, showing a distinct improvement in her mood.

    Li Xianya looked at Lu Qingyi, stunned.

    She was amazed by the ringtone of Lu Qingyi¡¯s phone. She was very fond of piano music, especially Liu Yue¡¯s. She knew that Lu Qingyi¡¯s ringtone was an original creation by Liu Yue.

    She also knew how precious this piece was, many people couldn¡¯t find this piano music anymore. Even if it were to be found, it would require a fee, the price was quite high.

    Even listening cost money, Li Xianya never thought that Lu Qingyi would use such a piece as her ringtone. How rich must she be?

    Or perhaps, is Lu Qingyi truly extraordinary?

    "What¡¯s that expression?"

    Lu Qingyi waved her hand in front of Li Xianya, who still had no reaction.

    Lu Qingyi couldn¡¯t help but feel curious.

    "Your ringtone...is it by Liu Yue?"

    Li Xianya asked somewhat uncertainly. No one ever uses Liu Yue¡¯s piano pieces as their ringtone.

    Because these pieces are very expensive, some of them can¡¯t even be set as a ringtone.

    "Yes, it is."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s response was completely nonchalant. She had casually played it, recorded it, and then set it as her ringtone.

    She didn¡¯t think it was a big deal.

    Li Xianya: "..."

    Why are you so calm then?

    "Do you know how expensive Liu Yue¡¯s piano compositions are?"

    Li Xianya questioned, feeling like Lu Qingyi was completely oblivious.

    When she mentioned Liu Yue, Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t react, she was so calm, not at all surprised.

    Lu Qingyi nodded slightly: "Maybe."

    The account of Liu Yue received quite a large sum each year. Her piano pieces must be pretty valuable too, right?

    This was what Lu Qingyi thought.

    Li Xianya: "..."

    Maybe?

    What is "maybe"?

    Lu Qingyi asked: "Do you like Liu Yue?"

    Li Xianya nodded vigorously: "I really do! But I can¡¯t find her music; especially those that are out of print."

    She wanted to listen, but she couldn¡¯t afford it, which was disappointing.

    Lu Qingyi raised an eyebrow: "Which one do you like?"

    Liu Yue had more fans than Lu Qingyi had expected. She didn¡¯t feel that there were many, because she only focused on playing the piano, not paying attention to anything else.

    "Her signature piece."

    Li Xianya stated. It was the first piece that Liu Yue played, the piece that brought her recognition.

    All the pieces that followed were also notable. Many people said that Liu Yue must be very hardworking; a piano piece must have gone through numerous revisions to achieve the best results.

 Chapter 335 Lu Qingyi: I have it _1

    Chapter 335: 335 Lu Qingyi: I have it _1Each piece is a classic, released after long intervals, so June¡¯s piano music fans all believe that June is always working on his piano pieces.

    A piano piece becomes a classic because it is worked on for a long time, and that¡¯s what those who like June¡¯s music think, without exception.

    Many pianists and musicians rehearse a song over and over again before recording it.

    "Signature piece?"

    Lu Qingyi was slightly puzzled, she was unsure which song was June¡¯s signature piece, but it didn¡¯t matter to her.

    If she hadn¡¯t seen it with her own eyes, she wouldn¡¯t have known she had so many fans. She doesn¡¯t usually check June¡¯s Weibo, someone else helps her to log in.

    Without checking Weibo, a lot of things remain unclear.

    "Ah, Qingyi, you really don¡¯t know."

    Li Xianya looked at Lu Qingyi with wide eyes, it was unbelievable that Qingyi didn¡¯t know. It was hard to believe.

    Qingyi uses June¡¯s piano piece, it¡¯s impossible not to know about June, and his signature piece, right?

    Any of June¡¯s pieces can¡¯t be used as a ringtone casually, it¡¯s hard to do.

    "Should I know?"

    Lu Qingyi slightly raised her eyebrows, looking at Li Xianya with a doubting face.

    So, should she know?

    She should not know.

    Li Xianya, "..."

    She was at a loss for words, it was surprising that Qingyi didn¡¯t know.

    "Your ringtone is also a classic one, many people want to use it as their ringtone, but they can¡¯t."

    Li Xianya stared at Lu Qingyi¡¯s phone, her face full of envy.

    She envied the ringtone of Lu Qingyi¡¯s phone, she had wanted it for a long time but never got it.

    "Oh, you want it?"

    Lu Qingyi nodded faintly, asking quite calmly.

    As if to say, you haven¡¯t eaten today so allow me to share half of my food with you.

    Just as casual.

    Li Xianya, "..."

    Of course she wanted it.

    "I sent it to you."

    Lu Qingyi opened her phone, sent a file to Li Xianya, and slowly said.

    I sent it to you.

    Sent it to you.

    To you.

    It was like a ghost talking in Li Xianya¡¯s ear, she looked at Lu Qingyi in disbelief.

    Did Qingyi really send it to her?

    Really?

    This is June¡¯s piece.

    Li Xianya quickly opened her phone and saw a message from Lu Qingyi on WeChat, it was an unnamed file.

    She curiously clicked it, and the same piano piece as Lu Qingyi¡¯s ringtone slowly flowed out.

    Li Xianya looked at Lu Qingyi with wide eyes, it was unbelievable.

    Really?

    Lu Qingyi really sent it, and it really was June¡¯s piano piece.

    How did Lu Qingyi get June¡¯s piano pieces?

    Li Xianya was full of questions, she also admired Lu Qingyi. She could actually get June¡¯s piano pieces, which were the things she had been longing for.

    Lu Qingyi was really amazing.

    "Goddess Qingyi, how did you get it?"

    Li Xianya excitedly grabbed Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand and asked eagerly, she really wanted to know the answer.

    Lu Qingyi was really amazing.

    "Just picked it up."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s expression was very calm, she looked at Li Xianya and said lightly.

    To be precise, she played it casually. At that time, she felt it sounded good, so she repeated it and casually recorded it as her phone ringtone.

    And just then, her agent wanted her to release new piano pieces, so she casually sent it over.

    Everything was very natural, very casual, she did not deliberately do such a thing.

    "How did you get it? Oh, you don¡¯t have to tell me, I just want to know if you have more, I want them all."

    Li Xianya looked at Lu Qingyi pitifully, hoping to say something.

    She knew very well that even if Lu Qingyi told her the source of these pieces, she couldn¡¯t get them.

    She just pitifully wanted to know if Lu Qingyi had other pieces, and whether she could send them to her, she can also pay for them, she can give them all.

    She wanted those pieces mainly.

    "Others? How many piano pieces does June have?"

    Lu Qingyi asked somewhat puzzled, there were many piano pieces stored on her phone. Some of them had not been sent out, and some had been sent out.

    Now she could not read clearly which of the piano pieces she had sent. This was indeed a tricky question.

    Li Xianya, "..."

    Lu Qingyi, a person who didn¡¯t even know how many piano pieces June had, could actually get June¡¯s piano pieces, that was astonishing.

    As a diehard fan of June, she couldn¡¯t get a piece. It made her feel particularly humble.

    Alas, the contrast between capable and incapable people is really huge, it¡¯s too hard for her.

    "June has a total of ten piano pieces, respectively..."

    Li Xianya took a deep breath, she slowly opened her mouth, all the pieces by June were said in one breath. She remembered every piece clearly.

    Lu Qingyi nodded, "Oh."

    Oh, only ten pieces, these ten pieces. The piano pieces in her mobile phone were definitely more than ten, also with more than fifty pieces.

    The other piano pieces she had not released, all were improvised ones, every single piece was like that.

    At that time, she felt good and conveniently recorded it.

    Li Xianya, "..."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s expression was extremely calm.

    "I¡¯ll send them to you, I have them all."

    After a while, Lu Qingyi slowly said, unlocking her phone screen.

    All of them?

    Li Xianya stared at Lu Qingyi with wide eyes, it was unbelievable.

    She didn¡¯t hear it wrong, did she? Lu Qingyi said she had all of them, this was indeed unbelievable.

    How could June¡¯s piano pieces be easily obtained? For others, having five pieces is already good enough. Lu Qingyi surprisingly said she had them all.

    "Good, I sent one extra."

    Lu Qingyi put her phone back in her pocket after sending the file. Her voice was light, while sending, she accidentally sent an extra piece.

    But the problem was not big, just one more.

    I sent it to you, an extra one.

    Li Xianya was somewhat suspicious of Lu Qingyi, because Lu Qingyi¡¯s last sentence said like she accidentally sent an extra piano piece of June to her.

    "Qingyi, who gave you these piano pieces?"

    Li Xianya truly believed it was not Lu Qingyi who got them, because Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t understand June.

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 Chapter 336 Unpublished Piano Pieces_1

    Chapter 336: 336 Unpublished Piano Pieces_1"It¡¯s mine."

    Lu Qingyi put her phone back in her pocket and said slowly, her tone very casual.

    Indeed, this was hers, recorded by herself, no mistake.

    Mine?

    Li Xianya was very surprised, she looked at Lu Qingyi with a touch of doubt in her eyes.

    She opened the file that Lu Qingyi had sent her and listened to the first piece and indeed it was the piano song released before June.

    The second one too, as were the third, fourth, and fifth. After listening to them all, Li Xianya was surprised to find that they were all June¡¯s piano pieces, and there was no plagiarism.

    It¡¯s impossible to plagiarize June¡¯s piano compositions; many people want to learn June¡¯s playing style, but very few people can successfully imitate it.

    The last one, the style and everything was very similar to June¡¯s, but Li Xianya was very sure that this piece was definitely not one that June had released.

    June did not release this piano piece, Li Xianya listened to it twice in succession and found that it definitely had June¡¯s style, it was very characteristic of her.

    Could it be that...

    Li Xianya looked at Lu Qingyi in amazement, there was disbelief in her eyes, as well as some confusion.

    "Goddess Qingyi, where did you get this piece from?"

    Li Xianya played the file for Lu Qingyi to listen again, she bit her lip corner slightly and asked, her eyes showing a hint of curiosity while looking at Lu Qingyi.

    Of course, this curiosity was not sinister, she was just probing to see how amazing Lu Qingyi really was.

    Amazing enough to get an unreleased piano piece by June, which was really incredible.

    She is a fan of June, and she is a big fan of June, and even if it¡¯s an unreleased piece, she can tell that it must be played by June herself.

    If it wasn¡¯t played by June, then it could only mean that the imitator¡¯s skills were too superb, so superb that it was hard to discern anything false. S§×arch* The n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "All you need is hands."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s response was lazy and casual.

    Indeed, for playing piano compositions, all you need is hands. There was nothing wrong with that.

    All the piano pieces were played randomly, not intentionally, and there was no need to keep going back and modifying.

    As long as you have hands, playing the piano is an easy thing.

    Li Xianya: "..."

    All you need is hands?

    No, what does Lu Qingyi mean? What does ¡¯all you need is hands¡¯ mean?

    "Goddess Qingyi, just tell me, how did you get it? Just say it, or you can even tell me in secret."

    Li Xianya looked at Lu Qingyi pitifully, slowly asking.

    Her face showed immense curiosity.

    "It¡¯s a simple matter, as long as I want it, I can get it."

    Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t explicitly say anything, she spoke very indirectly, and didn¡¯t plan to reveal her identity.

    Lu Qingyi felt there was no need for it, she really didn¡¯t like to show off her identity, unless someone offended her.

    Pressurizing people with one¡¯s identity indeed brought some pleasure. It was quite delightful.

    Li Xianya: "..."

    What does ¡¯as long as I want it, I can get it¡¯ mean?

    Could it be that Lu Qingyi knows June, and her relationship with June is very good, so getting a piano piece is a simple matter?

    Li Xianya was curious, her face full of expectation as she looked at Lu Qingyi.

    "Alright, my boyfriend is waiting for me at home, I should get going."

    Lu Qingyi glanced at her watch and said slowly. It was about time, Xu Boyan would get anxious if she took too long.

    She didn¡¯t want Xu Boyan to be anxious.

    Li Xianya: "...Fine". She had been force-fed a mouthful of dog food again, this feeling was really uncomfortable, so uncomfortable that she didn¡¯t know how to describe her feelings.

    Just as Lu Qingyi exited the classroom, Luo Xinxin walked in, she looked at Li Xianya with her lips lightly bit.

    "Xianya, how did you manage to have such a good relationship with Lu Qingyi?"

    Luo Xinxin asked, compared to Lu Qingyi¡¯s indifference to others, she was pretty good to Li Xianya.

    Both are girls, so why can Li Xianya have a good relationship with Lu Qingyi?

    She has apologized, so why didn¡¯t Lu Qingyi show a bit of forgiveness? It wasn¡¯t intentional, she didn¡¯t mean it.

    She just couldn¡¯t understand, how could someone who doesn¡¯t come to class still score so high? How could someone who doesn¡¯t come to class be so excellent?

    She didn¡¯t know Lu Qingyi¡¯s identity before, had no idea that Lu Qingyi was so amazing, so she was extremely envious of Lu Qingyi.

    Luo Xinxin felt she did nothing wrong, not a bit.

    "I don¡¯t think my relationship with Goddess Qingyi is particularly good, she¡¯s just not indifferent to me."

    Li Xianya gave Luo Xinxin a cold look and spoke very coldly.

    Lu Qingyi was not particularly nice to her, her attitude was plain, just not as indifferent as to others.

    Perhaps because she was kinder than Luo Xinxin, dimly flattering Lu Qingyi, her attitude towards her was not indifferent.

    Li Xianya never thought of getting any benefits from Lu Qingyi, she just thought she liked Lu Qingyi¡¯s nature, so she wanted to get along with Lu Qingyi.

    She liked everything about Lu Qingyi, her appearance, temperament, nature.

    When she liked someone, she wanted to get along with that person. This simple and pure liking could also be called admiration.

    "Do you know who she is?"

    Luo Xinxin looked at Li Xianya and asked.

    Seeing Li Xianya¡¯s puzzled eyes, Luo Xinxin got it, Li Xianya did not know that Lu Qingyi was the famous Professor Lu Hardrick.

    Hehe, what does it matter if she has a good relationship with Lu Qingyi? She still doesn¡¯t know Lu Qingyi¡¯s alias, Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t tell Li Xianya.

    Facts proved that Luo Xinxin was wrong, relation and alias were not contradictory.

    Lu Qingyi was not Lu Jiayue nor Luo Xinxin, she was not fond of spreading her lofty status.

    Lu Qingyi preferred a simple life, liked to keep her identity hidden and kept a low profile.

    "Is it related to me?"

    Li Xianya looked at Luo Xinxin and laughed.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s identity was indeed none of her business. It was Lu Qingyi¡¯s identity, not hers.

    Lu Qingyi could say it if she wanted to, and she could also not say it if she didn¡¯t want to. All of this had nothing to do with her, Li Xianya.

    Although she really wanted to know what kind of identity Lu Qingyi had, and was also very curious about it.

    Luo Xinxin: "Don¡¯t you want to know?"

    Luo Xinxin looked at Li Xianya, she was really surprised at Li Xianya¡¯s answer.

    She thought Li Xianya¡¯s answer would either be ¡¯I don¡¯t know¡¯, or ¡¯I know¡¯. She did not expect such a response from Li Xianya.

 Chapter 337: Hypocrisy of Human Nature_1

    Chapter 337: Hypocrisy of Human Nature_1"She is the most famous Professor Lu from Hardrick University."

    Luo Xinxin felt particularly infuriated; she took a deep breath and blurted out Lu Qingyi¡¯s identity.

    It almost slipped out of her mouth, and the volume was so high that everyone in the classroom heard Luo Xinxin¡¯s voice.

    Everyone stopped what they were doing and turned to look at Luo Xinxin in unison.

    Hardrick University¡¯s most famous Professor Lu.

    This was a sensitive topic.

    She is Hardrick University¡¯s most famous Professor Lu.

    Who is she?

    Everyone in the classroom looked at Luo Xinxin curiously, awaiting her explanation.

    They hadn¡¯t heard what Luo Xinxin and Li Xianya had been talking about, but they all heard the words Luo Xinxin had yelled out.

    Li Xianya was startled, she looked at Luo Xinxin in disbelief, her thoughts fluctuated wildly before finally settling down.

    While it was unexpected, Li Xianya felt that it was within expectations. Given Lu Qingyi¡¯s talent, these accomplishments were quite normal.

    "Luo Xinxin, what did you mean by what you just said?"

    "Luo Xinxin, what are you trying to say?"

    "Luo Xinxin, who is Hardrick University¡¯s most famous Professor Lu?"

    "Luo Xinxin, who were you talking about just now?"

    "Xinxin, have you met Hardrick University¡¯s most famous Professor Lu?"

    "Xinxin, do you know who Hardrick University¡¯s most famous Professor Lu is?"

    "Xinxin, do you know Hardrick University¡¯s most famous Professor Lu?"

    "Xinxin, you..."

    The students in the class began to ask questions one after another, chattering away, each expressing their curiosity and eagerness to know the answer.

    People are naturally curious creatures, and the students in the Medical Department were no exception. S§×arch* The Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Faced with so many questions from her classmates, Luo Xinxin sealed her lips. She decided not to speak anymore.

    She knew that if Lu Qingyi¡¯s identity was exposed, it would only bring benefits rather than harm, and Lu Qingyi would receive even more admiration from others.

    Luo Xinxin didn¡¯t want Lu Qingyi to get even more praise, so she decided not to speak. She only wanted to tell Li Xianya.

    "I didn¡¯t name anyone. You all misheard."

    Luo Xinxin gave her classmates a sweet smile as she slowly spoke, in a particularly pleasant voice.

    How could she possibly say it?

    Impossible.

    Li Xianya looked at Luo Xinxin and immediately saw through her inner thoughts, curling her lips in a slight smile.

    "Some people are impressive on the surface."

    Li Xianya crossed her arms and spoke slowly.

    Lu Qingyi preferred serenity and disliked the chase of fame. Sometimes she wouldn¡¯t reveal her accolades at all. She didn¡¯t want the hassle.

    Compared to those who exaggerate even a minor achievement, Lu Qingyi was genuinely unique and humble.

    Right now, Li Xianya really wanted to expose the fact that Lu Qingyi was Hardrick University¡¯s most famous Professor Lu, but was afraid it might cause Lu Qingyi problems.

    Once the cat was out of the bag, the news could spread to everyone in the school, and it would start to circulate widely, causing potential chaos.

    Lu Qingyi, as someone who disliked trouble, would undoubtedly be enormously frustrated at that time.

    Both Luo Xinxin and Li Xianya swallowed down the words they intended to divulge¡ªthat Lu Qingyi was Hardrick University¡¯s most famous Professor Lu.

    "So are you."

    Luo Xinxin slightly raised the corner of her mouth, looking at Xianya and giving a soft laugh.

    Li Xianya didn¡¯t speak out either. What did it mean, Li Xianya definitely understood it in her heart.

    Luo Xinxin was initially worried that Li Xianya would spill the secret, turned out Li Xianya didn¡¯t say a word, which apparently indicated that she was envious of Lu Qingyi, just like Luo Xinxin herself.

    "No, we are not the same."

    Li Xianya shook her head.

    In the end, they were different.

    "Ugh, what kind of riddles are you two playing?"

    "Yeah, what are you guys up to?"

    "You sparked our curiosity and now you won¡¯t say anything. It¡¯s so frustrating."

    "Exactly, I hate it when people do that."

    "I¡¯m speechless."

    "If you don¡¯t want to talk, don¡¯t shout and arouse our curiosity."

    "So frustrating."

    "So frustrating..."

    The classmates in the classroom all started to complain, expressing their dissatisfaction.

    The main thing was that Luo Xinxin¡¯s words really struck a chord - Hardrick University¡¯s most famous Professor Lu, it made them all so curious.

    It was indeed a sensitive topic.

    "You guys are really weird, did I talk to you? Why are you concerned with whatever I want to say? Why should it matter even if I spoke loudly? You have a problem with me?"

    Luo Xinxin suddenly got irritated, she started to scold them; she was incredibly upset, genuinely upset.

    She was talking to Li Xianya, why did it matter if she got a little too excitable and yelled? It didn¡¯t concern the other classmates at all. Why would it bother them what she said?

    Luo Xinxin felt particularly dissatisfied.

    "This is a classroom, a place to study."

    "If you want to talk, you can go outside."

    "Yeah, we do have a problem with you."

    "If you weren¡¯t so young, I would have told you off a long time ago."

    "We¡¯ve tolerated your superiority complex for a long time."

    "We¡¯re trying to study here, your shouting is disturbing us."

    "In fact, I¡¯ve not been liking you for a while now."

    "..."

    As soon as Luo Xinxin finished speaking, the students in the class couldn¡¯t wait to respond, each expressing their own opinions.

    People can be fickle; one minute they are warmly surrounding you, the next they can be hurling abuse at you. Bad words can be piled up as soon as your back is turned.

    Some members of the Medical Department took this to the extreme, exposing the ugliest parts of human nature.

    "You...you guys..."

    Luo Xinxin was on the verge of tears, looking pitifully at her classmates.

    They... actually spoke to her like that; she felt incredibly upset.

    When she first came, all the classmates were fawning over her. Everyone was so nice to her, so why did they suddenly have so many objections?

    What Luo Xinxin didn¡¯t know was that some people were only nice to her on the surface, perhaps because of her background or something else.

    Many people in the class were friendly towards Luo Xinxin simply because of her family background.

    They didn¡¯t dare to offend Luo Xinxin.

    "People, they¡¯re all superficial."

    Li Xianya looked at her classmates, then at Luo Xinxin, and slowly said.

    In the vast world, not everyone is genuine; some people are, while others are particularly fake.

    Aren¡¯t the ones who were talking like that?

    They were extremely hypocritical.

    Luo Xinxin looked at Li Xianya. She took a deep breath, but didn¡¯t say a word.

    She was speechless.

 Chapter 338: The idea of 338 is quite good_1

    Chapter 338: The idea of 338 is quite good_1When Lu Qingyi returned to the apartment, Xu Boyan was still bustling in the kitchen. The table was already filled with delicious dishes.

    With a little bear apron on, Xu Boyan was cooking in the kitchen, his expression stern.

    Lu Qingyi tiptoed over and leaned against the kitchen door, looking at Xu Boyan busy in the kitchen and slightly curving the corners of her lips in a smile.

    Happiness is that simple.

    There was only one thing left for them to make it official, and their life was already resembling that of a married couple.

    She just wanted to live legally with Xu Boyan.

    "Kiddo, you¡¯re back?"

    Xu Boyan turned around and was met with Lu Qingyi¡¯s smiling eyes. He softly smiled back at his girl.

    Lu Qingyi nodded her head: "Mhm."

    "There¡¯s one more dish left, if you¡¯re hungry, go eat. I¡¯ve already served white rice on the table."

    Xu Boyan held a spoon in his hand, his voice exceptionally gentle as he doted on her.

    He paid keen attention to Lu Qingyi, to the very minute details.

    When it came to treating Lu Qingyi, he could pay attention to every detail.

    "I¡¯ll wait for you."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s eyes were filled with a sweet smile, she gently puckered her lips, feeling truly delighted.

    "Sure."

    Xu Boyan stopped talking and concentrated on cooking the dish in the pan. He couldn¡¯t be distracted. If the dish got burnt, his little girl couldn¡¯t eat it.

    Lu Qingyi watched as Xu Boyan worked diligently, the corners of her mouth slightly upturned. There was something irresistibly charming about a man engrossed in his work.

    He had heaps of charm.

    Xu Boyan had successfully spoiled her tastebuds. Finding a satisfactory meal in the future may prove to be a difficult task.

    "What are you thinking about?"

    The dish was quickly cooked, Xu Boyan, carrying the dish, walked over to Lu Qingyi and slightly smiled, asking her.

    The little girl was in a daze.

    "I¡¯m thinking about you."

    Lu Qingyi looked at Xu Boyan with a sincere smile.

    She was really thinking about Xu Boyan.

    Once the final dish was brought to the table, Lu Qingyi picked up a piece of green pepper with her chopsticks; her face brimmed with satisfaction.

    Everything tastes great. Every dish Xu Boyan made was incredibly delicious to her, but Lu Qingyi wasn¡¯t sure why she enjoyed Xu Boyan¡¯s cooking so much.

    Perhaps it was because of love?

    "Xu Boyan, you¡¯ll cook for me forever, right?"

    Lu Qingyi looked up at Xu Boyan, hoping he would respond positively.

    She hoped that Xu Boyan would stay by her side forever.

    "Yes, and I¡¯ll spoil you forever."

    Xu Boyan reached out and ruffled Lu Qingyi¡¯s hair. His voice was soft and gentle.

    His girl would definitely be cherished forever, Lu Qingyi would always be his.

    He was currently planning a marriage proposal. He was eager for Lu Qingyi¡¯s birthday, so that he could officially include her in his family.

    "Mhm."

    Lu Qingyi curled up the corners of her mouth in a sweet smile.

    "Winter is approaching."

    Lu Qingyi bit her chopsticks, gazing at Xu Boyan thoughtfully, contemplating something.

    With winter coming, the weather was gradually getting colder. She should prepare something for Xu Boyan.

    A gift for the winter solstice.

    "Yes, it¡¯s starting to get cold. You should wear more clothes and avoid catching a cold, I¡¯d be heartbroken."

    Xu Boyan gently pinched Lu Qingyi¡¯s cheek, speaking in a spoiling tone.

    The weather was getting colder, she should put on more clothes. Lu Qingyi¡¯s clothes were of a single color and she didn¡¯t have many. He should buy some more clothes for her.

    After eating, they took a walk on the small bluestone road in their community. Xu Boyan had his arm around Lu Qingyi, while she leaned on his shoulder.

    It was warm and beautiful.

    From a distance, they looked like a beautiful couple, quite a sight for the eyes. sea??h th§× N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    There weren¡¯t many who lived in their community at this time. The community was close to a medical college, so most of the tenants were students. There were also professors, employees, and others from the college.

    With those at work at work and those in class at class, the community was very quiet at this time.

    "Xu Boyan, I bought the hill on the west side."

    Lu Qingyi seemed to have thought of something, her lips pursed as she spoke.

    The hill on the west side was just a hill with a few sparse trees. It was a relatively barren mountain range.

    "Why?"

    Xu Boyan looked at Lu Qingyi with a hint of confusion, failing to understand her action and finding it quite strange.

    His girlfriend is really rich. As her boyfriend, wanting to spend money on his girlfriend seemed like a difficult thing to do.

    "We can build a villa there, with a fountain, garden, vegetable field and so on, we can build it the way we like."

    Lu Qingyi looked up at Xu Boyan, her voice soft and full of sincerity, and a hint of anticipation for the future.

    The two of them shared similarities in some aspects. For instance, they both appreciated quietness, and that hill was a perfect balance.

    The west side was already quiet with hardly anyone around, the construction could be carried out as per their desires.

    In the future, when they grow old, they could live there. Plant flowers and grow vegetables; live life according to their own wishes. This sounded delightful.

    It would be like living in a utopia, separated from the rest of the world.

    "My little girl sure has ideas. In the future, you can tell me directly about these things. Don¡¯t spend your own money, if you want to buy something, use mine."

    Xu Boyan was all smiles as he spoke.

    Although he had given all his assets to Lu Qingyi, he was very well aware that she hadn¡¯t spent any of it.

    The money for the hill on the west side was Lu Qingyi¡¯s and not his.

    Even though Lu Qingyi was rich, she had still refrained from using his money.

    The refusal of his little girl to spend his money was indeed a perplexing issue.

    "Xu Boyan, before we¡¯re married, your money is your money. Even though you¡¯ve given it to me, I feel I don¡¯t have the right to recklessly spend it. It¡¯s okay for you to pay the bill when we¡¯re out, but if you¡¯re asking me to spend your money freely, I am sorry, I just can¡¯t."

    Lu Qingyi bit her lip, took a deep breath and spoke sincerely.

    Some girls believe it¡¯s natural for their boyfriends to spend money on them.

    But Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t think so, believing that there should be clear boundaries between a boyfriend and a girlfriend.

    On money matters, even though both Xu Boyan and she had plenty - so much so they didn¡¯t know where to spend it - Lu Qingyi still calculated and managed their expenditures consciously.

    This wasn¡¯t stinginess, but a matter of principle.

 Chapter 339: Accidental encounter with Luo Xinxin_1

    Chapter 339: Accidental encounter with Luo Xinxin_1"Alright, don¡¯t overthink it, kid. If you don¡¯t want to use it, then don¡¯t. Just make sure to let me know when you¡¯re low on cash, don¡¯t shortchange yourself. Okay?"

    Xu Boyan gently ruffled Lu Qingyi¡¯s hair. His voice was particularly warm, carrying an undertone of affectionate indulgence.

    His little friend always tends to overthink and has her way of reasoning.

    But that is indeed very special about her.

    "I will stop worrying about all these things only after we get married."

    Lu Qingyi lowered her head, her voice particularly soft.

    Speaking such words to Xu Boyan, she felt somewhat shy and embarrassed.

    Girls are often more passive, eagerly anticipating their boyfriends to serenade them with sweet nothings and bring up such topics. She seemed to be too assertive.

    Bringing up marriage herself, Xu Boyan must think she¡¯s really shameless, right?

    "Okay, after we get married, we¡¯ll use my money. There is a saying that money is earned, not saved. I¡¯ve earned so much money with nothing to spend on. It¡¯s no use piling up. Make sure to help me spend it wisely, kid."

    Xu Boyan chuckled, gently ruffled Lu Qingyi¡¯s head again. His voice was overwhelmingly gentle and indulgent.

    Before meeting Lu Qingyi, Xu Boyan was a workaholic. His life revolved around the office and the company¡¯s cafeteria.

    He would make an appearance at his brother¡¯s get-together, only to slip away after having a drink and smoke. It was all just for formalities.

    He didn¡¯t have many occasions to spend money. Money always flowed in but rarely out, accumulating in his bank account.

    "You men also have a lot of places to spend money."

    Lu Qingyi tilted her head to look at Xu Boyan, her lips curled up in jest.

    Sometimes, men¡¯s expenditure is no less than women¡¯s.

    "I only fancy you and don¡¯t have any bad habits."

    Xu Boyan gently tapped Lu Qingyi¡¯s forehead, responding slowly.

    He thought Lu Qingyi was referring to those vices.

    "I didn¡¯t say you have any bad habits."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s smile was playful. She tilted her head to look at Xu Boyan.

    It turned out she was misunderstood; she said one thing, but Xu Boyan seemed to interpret it another way.

    "Hmm, then, what do you mean, kiddo?"

    Xu Boyan gently ruffled Lu Qingyi¡¯s hair once more. His smile was notably striking.

    So, if that¡¯s not it then, what did she mean?

    Yeah, he got it wrong.

    "Men¡¯s outer appearance is all about money."

    Lu Qingyi bit her lips softly, grinning at Xu Boyan.

    Men¡¯s clothing might seem casual, but each piece is bespoke and valuable.

    Bespoke items are expensive; blazers, overcoats, shirts, cuff links, leather shoes... Xu Boyan wore the priciest of them all.

    Men spent quite a lot too. Although they didn¡¯t shop as much as women, they prized quality.

    Xu Boyan raised his lips: "Hmm?"

    His little friend¡¯s statement had deep implications.

    "Lu Qingyi..."

    Just as Luo Xinxin finished her classes and returned to their apartment complex, she saw Lu Qingyi and Xu Boyan strolling around. She bit her lip, her eyes flashing annoyance at Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi was just so...

    Lu Qingyi glanced at Luo Xinxin nonchalantly before diverting her attention. She slightly lifted her head to gaze at Xu Boyan. Sear?h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    As if Lola Xinxin didn¡¯t exist, she completely ignored her.

    She had no intention to engage those she wasn¡¯t fond of, neither would she hypocritically greet them or pretend things were okay.

    It was so bothersome.

    "You¡¯re professor Lu from Hardrick. Why can¡¯t you be more magnanimous?"

    Luo Xinxin¡¯s gaze flitted from Lu Qingyi to Xu Boyan, then to their entwined hands. She gritted her teeth in annoyance.

    Lu Qingyi was a professor, why couldn¡¯t she be more magnanimous?

    Xu Boyan must be blind to fancy such an ungenerous woman, it¡¯s a shame for such a handsome man.

    "So a professor should be magnanimous?"

    Lu Qingyi finally deigned to look at Luo Xinxin, her slightly raised lips carefully poised between a smirk and a smile, sarcasm lurking.

    Should a professor be necessarily gracious?

    Luo Xinxin was truly amusing.

    "Educators are nurturing future generations, teaching is the noblest profession, shouldn¡¯t you be magnanimous?"

    Luo Xinxin retorted, expressing her belief that educators should always be magnanimous, and not petty.

    Xu Boyan¡¯s eyes were icy. Lu Qingyi gently shook his arm a bit, and understanding her gesture, he remained silent.

    Lu Qingyi gave Luo Xinxin a half-smile. "Professor? That just happened by accident. I don¡¯t have any passion for this profession."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s words sounded arrogant, yet rang true.

    Had Lun Boyan not been involved, she would have never committed herself to Hardrick, let alone become a professor, it was a pure accident. She lacked any passion for it.

    By accident?

    Luo Xinxin glared at Lu Qingyi, infuriated by that phrase.

    By accident? Everyone was striving to get in there, and Lu Qingyi said she happened upon it by accident. She was speaking audaciously.

    "Human nature is hard to change."

    Lu Qingyi looked at Luo Xinxin, her lips curling into a faint smile.

    It¡¯s indeed difficult to change someone¡¯s nature. Luo Xinxin appeared to have had some sort of an awakening, but her fundamental nature hadn¡¯t changed.

    Well, that was Luo Xinxin for you.

    "Seeing your girlfriend talk like that, don¡¯t you have any reaction?"

    Luo Xinxin shifted her eyes to Xu Boyan, biting her lip again.

    Except for his cold demeanor, Xu Boyan had absolutely no reaction, staying completely still.

    "So you want to disappear?"

    Xu Boyan arched his eyebrows, his tone considerably cold, his gaze frosty.

    Lu Qingyi could speak however she wished and no matter how offensive her words were, he would still spoil her.

    However, Luo Xinxin... if he did nothing to her, that was already being quite generous.

    She bullied his girl.

    Luo Xinxin: "..."

    What did he mean by ¡¯do you want to disappear¡¯? Was Xu Boyan speaking erroneously?

    She clearly asked why Xu Boyan had no reaction to the way Lu Qingyi was speaking. Xu Boyan should have responded to that, not this.

    "That¡¯s none of your concern. I can handle this by myself."

    Lu Qingyi lightly patted Xu Boyan¡¯s shoulder, a faint smile playing on her lips. Her tone was soothing.

    She could manage her own affairs and didn¡¯t want Xu Boyan to meddle.

 Chapter 340 Luo Youshan_1

    Chapter 340: 340 Luo Youshan_1Xu Boyan nodded, his arm was wrapped around Lu Qingyi¡¯s shoulder, and he didn¡¯t say a single word.

    Listen to the child.

    Luo Xinxin bit her lower lip and looked at Lu Qingyi and Xu Boyan.

    "Just because I didn¡¯t argue with you, it doesn¡¯t mean I was being generous."

    Lu Qingyi looked at Luo Xinxin coldly and chuckled.

    If Luo Xinxin could still stand in front of her alive and well, it would certainly show that she, Lu Qingyi, was generous.

    She didn¡¯t want to see any bloodshed.

    Luo Xinxin stared at Lu Qingyi intently.

    "Watch your eyes."

    Lu Qingyi said, gently wrinkling her brow.

    "Xu Boyan, I would like to visit the night market, can you accompany me?"

    Lu Qingyi looked up at Xu Boyan and asked. There was a market street near the medical school, which was desolate during the day but became very lively at night.

    The night market is quiet during the day, but bustling at night.

    Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t like shopping, but she enjoyed strolling in the night market, dining from one end of the food street to the other.

    "Sure."

    Any request from Lu Qingyi was met with an immediate response from Xu Boyan.

    He would try his best to fulfil the child¡¯s request.

    Luo Xinxin was completely ignored, she took a deep breath, looking at Xu Boyan and Lu Qingyi, she didn¡¯t know what to say.

    Luo Xinxin didn¡¯t know the identity of Xu Boyan, but she could tell from his clothing that he was a wealthy person.

    While Xu Boyan¡¯s clothes might not seem like much, those who knew better could tell that he was wearing all custom-made garments.

    Custom-made clothes were not something just anyone with money could buy and they were incredibly expensive.

    "Excuse me, thank you."

    When Lu Qingyi came to Luo Xinxin¡¯s side, she roughly moved her away. Her voice was cold.

    Luo Xinxin was standing in the direction of the gate, indeed she was a bit in the way.

    "Lu Qingyi, I believe it wasn¡¯t you who left Hardrick, but Hardrick who didn¡¯t want you, right?"

    Luo Xinxin was shoved aside, she was displeased and spoke resentfully.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s temper, her coldness, her attitude, everything about her...

    Lu Qingyi was quite strange indeed and an idea suddenly occurred to Luo Xinxin in her mind:

    Was it possible that Hardrick and Principal Lun Boyan couldn¡¯t bear Lu Qingyi anymore, so they expelled her instead of her quitting on her own?

    Such a speculation might actually make sense given Lu Qingyi¡¯s cold nature and bad temper.

    "The esteemed Professor Lu¡¯s position at Hardrick is still reserved for me."

    Lu Qingyi stopped walking, she smirked slightly as she spoke.

    Indeed, being outstanding always attracts jealousy, and she was now the target of Luo Xinxin¡¯s envy.

    As long as she wanted to return, that position would still be hers, and Lun Boyan would be particularly happy about it.

    She couldn¡¯t quite fathom Luo Xinxin¡¯s thought process.

    "If they are keeping it for you, why did you come to the medical school as a student? That doesn¡¯t make sense."

    Luo Xinxin clenched her fists, she looked at Lu Qingyi and asked.

    It didn¡¯t make sense.

    And Luo Xinxin found it quite absurd to imagine a distinguished university professor, out of boredom, would go back to repeat her final year of high school and then apply to university.

    Luo Xinxin looked at Lu Qingyi with some doubt, could the news be wrong?

    Was Lu Qingyi, the professor from Hardrick, not the famous Professor Lu of Hardrick?

    "I have a thousand ways to shut you up."

    Lu Qingyi was immediately annoyed, she couldn¡¯t be bothered to answer Luo Xinxin¡¯s question, yet she also felt that such a foolish question was not worth answering.

    She walked a few steps forward, her mood becoming slightly irritable.

    Yes, that¡¯s right, irritable.

    The fact that her relationship with Xu Boyan was being blocked really upset her, she was so angry she almost wanted to hit someone.

    There are many ways to silence someone. S§×ar?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "What... do you mean?"

    Facing Lu Qingyi¡¯s gaze, Luo Xinxin took a few steps back, her heart filled with an inexplicable fear.

    The look in Lu Qingyi¡¯s eyes was truly terrifying.

    "You¡¯re noisy, Luo family? A medical family, right?"

    Lu Qingyi looked at Luo Xinxin with a cold, mocking smile.

    The Luo family?

    A medical family?

    Tsk, Old Luo is quite an upright person, to have such a granddaughter is quite ironic indeed.

    "Seeing the granddaughter of Old Luo like this, tsk, I feel really sorry for him."

    Lu Qingyi inserted her hands in her pockets and slowly began to speak, her tone was sarcastic.

    Luo Youshan, Luo Xinxin¡¯s grandfather, was the founder of the Luo family. The Luo family only flourished under Luo Youshan¡¯s leadership.

    Luo Youshan was a skilled practitioner, he helped many people, his heart was filled with kindness and he helped others selflessly.

    He was a noble doctor and was still highly respected.

    The Luo family had been practicing medicine for generations, it wasn¡¯t until Luo Youshan¡¯s generation that a renowned practitioner emerged. Luo Youshan was a talented practitioner indeed.

    In the era of Luo Youshan¡¯s children, their medical skills were mediocre. The granddaughter, on the other hand, showed some talents, but it¡¯s a pity that her personality wasn¡¯t up to scratch.

    Lu Qingyi had a clear understanding of the Luo family¡¯s situation.

    "You know my grandfather?"

    Luo Xinxin looked at Lu Qingyi in surprise, disbelief flashing in her eyes.

    From the way Lu Qingyi spoke, it seemed like she truly knew Luo Youshan and was quite familiar with him.

    "Luo Youshan, I presume many people know him."

    Lu Qingyi crossed her arms and smirked, her smile was particularly cold, filled with irony.

    Yes, many people knew Luo Youshan, many praised this old man, and also knew his granddaughter was quite talented.

    Many believed that Luo Youshan¡¯s granddaughter could inherit her grandfather¡¯s mantle, but from the looks of it, she wasn¡¯t qualified.

    She may be skilled, but her character was lacking.

    A doctor¡¯s most important quality is their virtue, so character matters too. Luo Xinxin could indeed become a doctor, but she couldn¡¯t become a revered doctor like Luo Youshan.

    "Yes, my grandfather is known to many people in Kyoto. There¡¯s no one there who doesn¡¯t recognise him."

    Luo Xinxin instantly straightened up, speaking confidently.

    Since her grandfather was known to so many people, it made sense that Lu Qingyi was also aware of his reputation. Lu Qingyi must not truly know her grandfather.

    "So, is anyone aware of who you are?"

    Lu Qingyi laughed, her smile was particularly cold.

    Luo Xinxin was using her grandfather¡¯s fame, thinking it made her superior.

    All people are equal. Fame should not be a reason for arrogance, especially when it¡¯s not your own, but your grandfather¡¯s.

 Chapter 341 was thrown outside the community_1

    Chapter 341: 341 was thrown outside the community_1"I will have it in the future."

    Luo Xinxin bit her lip tightly and said.

    Her grandfather is so powerful, and she isn¡¯t far behind either. Many people are well aware of her talents already. Doesn¡¯t she fear lacking fame once she graduates from university?

    Her fame would definitely be greater than that of Luo Youshan¡¯s.

    Lu Qingyi: "No, you won¡¯t."

    Perhaps after encountering Xu Boyan, she had mellowed down considerably. She wasn¡¯t as keen on resorting to violence anymore and didn¡¯t fancy bloodshed either.

    "What makes you say that I won¡¯t?"

    Luo Xinxin was somewhat annoyed by Lu Qingyi¡¯s statement.

    "Because I¡¯m Lu Qingyi."

    Lu Qingyi raised the corner of her lips slightly. She could absolutely handle Luo Xinxin without resorting to violence. Words alone were enough.

    Why?

    Because she was Lu Qingyi.

    She could be so audacious and easygoing.

    "Isn¡¯t she just a professor? Look at her showing off."

    Luo Xinxin¡¯s mood turned sour, knowing the significant influence that Lu Qingyi¡¯s identity as Hardrick¡¯s most famous professor wielded, but she remained upset.

    Isn¡¯t she just Hardrick¡¯s most famous professor? Stripped of this title, Lu Qingyi would be nothing.

    "Xu Boyan, I¡¯m tired."

    Lu Qingyi tugged softly on Xu Boyan¡¯s sleeve, bit her lip lightly, and spoke.

    She didn¡¯t want to have to resort to violence herself. She wanted Xu Boyan to help settle the matter.

    It would reveal too much if she had to do it herself.

    "Security."

    Xu Boyan didn¡¯t beat around the bush and directly called for the security.

    A few people dressed as security guards immediately stepped forward. They all looked at Xu Boyan with respect, standing behind Luo Xinxin and waiting patiently for Xu Boyan¡¯s instructions.

    "What do you mean?"

    Seeing the sudden appearance of the security guards, Luo Xinxin was somewhat baffled and she asked with trepidation.

    "Escort her out, and take everything from the apartment as well."

    Xu Boyan, with his hands in his trouser pockets, spoke coldly, showing no mercy.

    No people must remain, and neither can any of their belongings. Want to rent this apartment? Sorry, you can move out now. He wouldn¡¯t show mercy to those who bully his little friend.

    Of course, he, Xu Boyan, was indeed someone who didn¡¯t like to show mercy.

    "On what grounds? I¡¯ve paid the rent."

    With the two guards each holding one of Luo Xinxin¡¯s arms, Luo Xinxin looked at Xu Boyan in disbelief, with widened eyes.

    On what grounds? She had just moved in recently, and she had already paid the rent for the entire year. How did Xu Boyan have the right to evict her?

    That would be illegal. Xu Boyan didn¡¯t have the right to do that.

    "How much is the rent?"

    Xu Boyan ignored Luo Xinxin¡¯s yelling and asked a cold question.

    "I paid five hundred thousand."

    Rent?

    Luo Xinxin¡¯s eyes fluttered, throwing out a random number. He¡¯d likely find such a high figure excessive.

    "One million¡ªI¡¯ll refund double the rent to you."

    Xu Boyan was casual and nonchalant¡ªwith his hands still in his pockets¡ªas he spoke.

    Concerning matters of rent, Xu Boyan wasn¡¯t particularly knowledgeable. He just thought Luo Xinxin¡¯s quoted figure was on the low side.

    His tone was relaxed and casual, as though he were saying, "Four dollars¡ªI¡¯ll refund double to you."

    Calm and relaxed, without any pressure.

    "That¡¯s one million, not one hundred."

    Xu Boyan¡¯s casual words had Luo Xinxin staring at him with wide eyes.

    The number¡ªone million¡ªnot only staggered her, but even her wealthy grandfather would find it exorbitant. Although the Luo family wasn¡¯t short of money, one million was still a significant sum.

    "Have her removed. I don¡¯t wish to see her around the neighborhood in the future."

    Xu Boyan¡¯s gaze darkened and his voice became even colder. His little friend didn¡¯t want anything too drastic, so he¡¯d tone down his approach a bit.

    "Alright."

    The two security guards didn¡¯t know Xu Boyan¡¯s true identity but understood his significant status.

    They wouldn¡¯t dare to offend him.

    Anyone willing to purchase an entire apartment building would undoubtedly possess considerable status and power.

    "The apartment I¡¯m living in isn¡¯t yours. On what grounds are you driving me out?"

    Luo Xinxin angrily shouted, burning holes into Xu Boyan with her glare.

    On what grounds?

    The apartment she was living in wasn¡¯t Xu Boyan¡¯s. How could Xu Boyan chase her out? What right did Xu Boyan have to chase her out?

    Luo Xinxin was incredibly indignant in her heart.

    On what grounds?

    "Buying an entire building is a trivial matter."

    Xu Boyan shot a cold glance at Luo Xinxin.

    The apartment wasn¡¯t his? The matter was straightforward then; he could simply purchase it, and it would his. There wasn¡¯t any significant obstacle to overcome.

    An apartment building was just a sum of money to him, just a drop in the ocean.

    If the apartment wasn¡¯t his, then he could merely make it his. It wasn¡¯t a difficult task.

    "Mr. Xu, there¡¯s no need for that. We can evict her for you."

    A security guard scratched his head and spoke. The building was managed by people, one of whom was his relative. If Xu Boyan were to buy the apartment building, his relative would lose rental income.

    They knew Xu Boyan¡¯s surname, so they addressed him as "Mr. Xu."

    "Don¡¯t waste money. The apartment is useless." Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Lu Qingyi shook her head at Xu Boyan, stating that it wasn¡¯t a concern over money, just that it was unnecessary.

    Money wasn¡¯t blowing in the wind. Even though they had money to burn, it still ought to be spent where needed.

    Lu Qingyi felt that it wouldn¡¯t be worth spending on Luo Xinxin. No, it wasn¡¯t worth buying an entire apartment complex just to evict Luo Xinxin.

    "Fine, let¡¯s do as you say."

    The coldness around Xu Boyan¡¯s lips gradually gave way to an indulgent smile.

    Security: "..."

    His words really fell on deaf ears. The girlfriend¡¯s suggestion was indeed the most effective.

    Luo Xinxin: "..."

    With guards holding her arms on each side, she bit her lip, her face filled with disbelief as she looked at Xu Boyan.

    This aloof man could transform into a gentle one in front of Lu Qingyi, which made her insanely jealous.

    On what grounds?

    "Very unsightly."

    Xu Boyan didn¡¯t look at Luo Xinxin, but his statement was directed at both her and the security guards.

    The guards took the hint and hastily escorted Luo Xinxin out of the neighborhood.

    "On what grounds? I paid in full! Why so petty? Just because I said a few words about you?"

    "I tell you, my grandfather won¡¯t let you get away with this."

    "Just because you can buy an apartment, so what? I spit on that."

    "..."

    Luo Xinxin couldn¡¯t stop cursing, unleashing all the resentment she felt.

    On what grounds?

    The neighborhood was near the medical school, and she had elected to move out of the dormitory. Why didn¡¯t Xu Boyan and Lu Qingyi let her live there?

    The guards roughly threw Luo Xinxin out of the neighborhood and locked the entrance. Luo Xinxin stood outside, helplessly staring into the neighborhood, rattling the iron gate repeatedly in vain.

 Chapter 342 Luo Xinxinâ€™s Hypocrisy_1

    Chapter 342: 342 Luo Xinxin¡¯s Hypocrisy_1The security guard remained unfazed by Luo Xinxin¡¯s actions, while Xu Boyan and Lu Qingyi pretended as if they hadn¡¯t seen her at all.

    "Lu Qingyi, you are wrong to do this. If you¡¯re not careful, I¡¯ll expose you as Professor Lu and let everyone see the true colors of Hadrick University¡¯s most famous professor."

    Luo Xinxin proclaimed loudly, gripping onto the iron bars.

    She felt particularly unhappy, one could even say jealous.

    "You think I¡¯m scared?"

    Lu Qingyi sat on the bench, her legs crossed, as she coolly watched Luo Xinxin, undisturbed.

    Scared of these things?

    No, Lu Qingyi wasn¡¯t afraid of anything. The only thing she feared was her loved ones getting hurt; nothing else mattered.

    Soon, several security guards came over carrying bags and boxes of things, which they dumped in front of Luo Xinxin.

    "This is your stuff, take it and don¡¯t come back to this community again."

    One of the security guards said brusquely, his eyes devoid of pity as he looked at Luo Xinxin. sea??h th§× N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Luo Xinxin had not been in this community for long, but her arrogant behavior had really rubbed the security guards the wrong way.

    "On what grounds?"

    Luo Xinxin looked at the pile of belongings next to her, bit her lower lip, and wore an air of dissatisfaction.

    On what grounds, huh?

    Why did they want to drive her away? She didn¡¯t accept this at all.

    The security guard ignored Luo Xinxin and stood at his post while Lu Qingyi and Xu Boyan continued to ignore her as well.

    "By the way, I¡¯ve called a moving company for you."

    One guard suddenly popped out his head, holding up his phone.

    Luo Xinxin had been standing at the gate of the community, it wasn¡¯t something to be proud of, and it was quite an eyesore.

    He had thought of calling a moving company to help Luo Xinxin remove her things.

    While Luo Xinxin was standing at the gate, it was inconvenient for him to open the gate, and he found her very annoying.

    "You¡¯re just a little security guard, what right do you have to decide my matters?"

    After hearing the guard¡¯s words, Luo Xinxin pointed at him, raising her voice defiantly.

    Moving company?

    No, she didn¡¯t need it, she would call her grandfather now.

    Luo Xinxin immediately took out her phone and dialed Luo Youshan¡¯s number, tearfully complaining about the great injustice she had suffered.

    Looking utterly pitiful.

    A few minutes later, Luo Xinxin ended the call, wiping away her tears, and said, "My grandfather will be here soon."

    When she mentioned her grandfather, Luo Xinxin looked particularly proud. She took pride in her grandfather.

    Luo Youshan always spoiled her, so Luo Xinxin felt particularly assured.

    "Oh."

    Lu Qingyi lazily lifted her eyes, icily glanced at Luo Xinxin, and then lowered her head again.

    "Kid, I¡¯m here."

    Xu Boyan held Lu Qingyi in his arms, speaking in a doting tone.

    No matter what happened, he would stand steadfastly in front of Lu Qingyi, refusing to let his young friend get hurt.

    "Mhm."

    Lu Qingyi nodded and gave Xu Boyan a smile.

    Luo Youshan, she was not afraid of him. On the contrary, Luo Youshan respected her. Lu Qingyi thought that Luo Xinxin¡¯s decision to call Luo Youshan was a mistake.

    An absolute mistake.

    There were a few stone benches by the community gate. Luo Xinxin didn¡¯t care about her luggage that had been thrown out. She directly went to sit on the stone bench.

    Luo Youshan said he would be here soon, so all she had to do was quietly wait for her grandfather¡¯s arrival.

    "Xu Boyan, it feels like we¡¯re trapped inside."

    Lu Qingyi glanced at Luo Xinxin outside the gate, joking.

    Indeed, she had such a feeling, probably because Xu Boyan was here. When Xu Boyan was present, her actions became "gentler", his actions also seemed "gentler" to her.

    "We can leave now."

    Xu Boyan ruffled Lu Qingyi¡¯s hair, his tone full of endearment.

    Lu Qingyi raised a corner of her lips, revealing a playful smile. "Let¡¯s wait."

    She wanted to see Luo Xinxin being slapped in the face. Luo Xinxin believed that Luo Youshan would definitely stand up for her and overlooked other factors.

    "My good granddaughter, what happened? Why are you so angry?"

    Luo Youshan arrived soon after. As soon as he got out of the car, he saw Luo Xinxin sitting outside the gate of the community. He immediately expressed his concern.

    He was quite old now, but still very spirited and robust.

    "Grandfather, I was kicked out, even though I still have a rented house inside."

    Seeing Luo Youshan, Luo Xinxin¡¯s eyes lit up. She immediately stood up, looking wronged, and stared at Luo Youshan.

    Luo Youshan doted on her greatly. Of course, in front of Luo Youshan, she had a sweet and thoughtful image.

    Never showing her dismissive, arrogant side.

    "Sweetheart, tell me what happened. I¡¯ll help you."

    Luo Youshan glanced at the closed gate, slightly frowned, and looked at his sad granddaughter with concern.

    He once lived in a community near the medical school when the buildings weren¡¯t as tall as they are today. The apartments were built later.

    Back then, the community gate wasn¡¯t locked except at midnight. A lot of people could enter the community, but entering the apartment was a bit stricter.

    In recent years, he had paid attention to this community, and knew that the community gate was generally open to anyone. The apartment floors, however, had stricter checks.

    Looking at the closed gate now, at his distressed granddaughter, and at the haphazardly dumped bags and boxes at the gate, Luo Youshan felt angry.

    "Grandfather, I..."

    Luo Xinxin bit her lip and looked as if she wanted to say something but couldn¡¯t, her fingers tightly clenching her clothes.

    She looked like she wanted to speak, but was afraid.

    "Tell me, I¡¯ll help you."

    Luo Youshan gently patted Luo Xinxin¡¯s shoulder, speaking kindly.

    He was truly angry.

    He was an open-minded and righteous person, he wouldn¡¯t just blindly shelter his own children. It was just that Luo Xinxin was too well-behaved in front of him, so he didn¡¯t believe that she could do anything wrong.

    "Grandfather, forget it, let¡¯s go home. Let¡¯s just drop this matter, I¡¯m at fault too."

    Luo Xinxin lowered her gaze, looking like she dared not say anything. There was fear and a bit of dread in her eyes.

    Displaying an extraordinary kindness.

    Luo Youshan was taken in by this, seeing that his granddaughter was so upset.

    In front of Luo Youshan, Luo Xinxin was an obedient girl who never contradicted the words of the elders.

 Chapter 343 and Lu Qingyi acquaintance_1

    Chapter 343: 343 and Lu Qingyi acquaintance_1"Xinxin, tell grandpa if you¡¯ve been wronged outside, grandpa will definitely feel heartbroken."

    Luo Youshan tenderly embraced Luo Xinxin into his arms, gently patting her back, with a face full of distress.

    Xu Boyan and Lu Qingyi watched the grandfather-granddaughter duo outside the iron gate, a hint of sarcasm playing at the corners of their mouths.

    Oh, Luo Xinxin, what an act when the elders are present.

    "Grandpa, let it go, she has a very special status."

    Luo Xinxin wiped the tear stains from her face and put on a smile. Her tone was particularly understanding, but it only made people feel more heartbroken.

    "High status doesn¡¯t give anyone the right to bully."

    Luo Youshan frowned, expressing his disdain for those who used their status to bully others.

    Little did he know that his own granddaughter was the kind of person he despised the most.

    "Professor Hardrick..."

    Luo Xinxin looked at Luo Youshan, hesitating, as if wanting to say something. She glanced at Luo Youshan discreetly.

    "Is Professor Hardrick so formidable? Xinxin, what are you afraid of? Can¡¯t your grandpa handle a professor?"

    Upon hearing the word ¡¯professor¡¯, Luo Youshan instantly furrowed his brows.

    It wasn¡¯t that he disrespected professors, but he was pissed that a professor had bullied Xinxin to the point that she was hesitant to speak up.

    The professors in Hardrick¡¯s university generally had a good reputation, and many were still young. How could such a person bully a defenceless little girl?

    "She is... Professor Lu from Hardrick, the most famous one..."

    Luo Xinxin hesitated, as if it took her great effort to utter those words, looking particularly fearful.

    The most famous Professor Lu from Hardrick?

    Luo Youshan was stunned, disbelieving what his own granddaughter was saying, wondering if his hearing was playing tricks on him.

    The most famous Professor Lu from Hardrick, someone only a few had the chance to meet, the mysterious person whom Luo Xinxin had actually met, and even been bullied by?

    Bullied?

    Luo Youshan was furious, and even more livid.

    The rumoured most famous Professor Lu from Hardrick was either a corpulent middle-aged man or a balding old man, with a greasy uncle look.

    Another version claimed that the most famous Professor Lu from Hardrick was an old or middle-aged man with white hair, a tiny figure, and a weasel-like appearance.

    And...

    There were many versions, but one common thread - the most famous Professor Lu from Hardrick was a man, and definitely not a young one.

    "Where is he now? I¡¯ll go see him right now."

    Luo Youshan demanded, feeling utterly outraged.

    The "bullying" that Luo Xinxin mentioned, he did not quite understand what that entailed.

    "She is in..."

    "Are you looking for me?"

    Before Luo Xinxin could finish her sentence, a cold female voice interrupted her.

    Lu Qingyi approached with her hands in her pockets, and a mysterious, half-smile played on her lips.

    Luo Youshan turned at the sound, spotting an extraordinarily good-looking girl, causing his surprise.

    He didn¡¯t misjudge her, did he?

    "Lu Qingyi, you... finally show up."

    Luo Xinxin¡¯s voice was soft, filled with grievance.

    Lu Qingyi: "..."

    Feeling wronged?

    It wasn¡¯t like this just now, was it?

    "You¡¯re Qingyi?" sea??h th§× N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Luo Youshan took a few steps forward, surveying the familiar-looking girl, trying to confirm her identity before addressing her.to avoid embarrassment.

    Only when Luo Xinxin confirmed her identity did Luo Youshan realize that the girl before him was Lu Qingyi.

    The very girl who had exhibited remarkable wits to save his life two years ago had blossomed beautifully over the years, becoming colder but more striking.

    "Mr. Luo."

    Lu Qingyi greeted Luo Youshan with a faint smile.

    One should always say hello to their seniors.

    Luo Xinxin looked at Luo Youshan and Lu Qingyi, a look of disbelief spread across her face. Turned out that Lu Qingyi indeed knew her grandfather.

    Impossible, isn¡¯t it?

    How could Lu Qingyi know her grandfather?

    "If you don¡¯t want to be found, indeed no one can locate you."

    Luo Youshan completely ignored his granddaughter, getting closer to Lu Qingyi to converse.

    Indeed, if Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t want to be found, he wouldn¡¯t be able to find a trace of her.

    "Hmm."

    Lu Qingyi answered indifferently.

    "How¡¯ve you been?"

    Luo Youshan looked at Lu Qingyi and asked.

    Lu Qingyi seemed different compared to two years ago - her carriage had improved, and so had her disposition. She even appeared to be warmer.

    "So-so," Lu Qingyi smirked, "you¡¯re here not to ask about my wellbeing, right?"

    Lu Qingyi cast a glance at Luo Xinxin before sarcastically adding.

    It¡¯s a pity that a good man like Luo Youshan had a granddaughter like that; Lu Qingyi could feel pity for him.

    "Xinxin, come here."

    Luo Youshan could hardly believe that the person Luo Xinxin had a dispute with was Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi was cool and collected, not the type to engage in conflicts unless driven to it by unreasonable people. His own granddaughter Luo Xinxin, however, was well-behaved and polite, not a drama starter by any means.

    "Grandpa..."

    Luo Xinxin bit her lip, hesitating to meet Luo Youshan¡¯s gaze. She looked at Lu Qingyi with incredulity.

    "Call her Sister Qingyi. She¡¯s slightly older than you, very talented, and even saved grandpa¡¯s life once"

    Luo Youshan took Luo Xinxin¡¯s hand, soothingly instructed her.

    Yes, if Luo Xinxin could befriend Lu Qingyi, who was roughly the same age as her, she could learn a lot.

    Besides having extraordinary medical skills, Lu Qingyi also demonstrated fantastic character, very much worthy of emulation.

    Luo Xinxin gaped at Lu Qingyi in astonishment, her pupils constricting.

    The girl her grandfather often spoke fondly about was Lu Qingyi? Unbelievable.

    "No, I can¡¯t accept that title."

    Lu Qingyi crossed her arms, rejecting the proposition coldly.

    "Why?"

    Before Luo Xinxin could speak, Luo Youshan asked first.

    It was unusual for someone like Lu Qingyi to fuss over a title. There must be something wrong.

    "Mr. Luo, I actually respect you a lot, but your granddaughter really is disappointing."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s gaze landed on Luo Xinxin as she said this with a sarcastic smile.

    Indeed, Luo Youshan was a truly remarkable person. A medical practitioner who lived to save people, Lu Qingyi held him in high esteem.

    She wasn¡¯t a saintly person - she wouldn¡¯t hesitate to do bad things if need be. But she also had great respect for those who consistently did good deeds.

    These people were worthy of everyone¡¯s respect, and she was no exception.<

 Chapter 344 Real face of Luo Xinxin_1

    Chapter 344: 344 Real face of Luo Xinxin_1"What¡¯s wrong with Xinxin? She is the most talented in this generation in terms of medical skills. She should be the one to carry on my legacy."

    Luo Xinxin did not understand the meaning of Lu Qingyi¡¯s words, he thought Lu Qingyi was criticizing Luo Xinxin¡¯s lack of talent.

    Compared to Lu Qingyi, Luo Xinxin¡¯s talent did indeed fall short, and she wasn¡¯t as gifted as he was in her youth.

    "Talent can be lacking, but not character."

    Lu Qingyi slightly hooked the corner of her lips, watching Luo Xinxin with a smirk.

    "Xinxin..."

    Luo Youshan seemed a bit startled, Luo Xinxin was always obedient and understanding, why would Lu Qingyi say such things?

    "Mr. Luo, she¡¯s your granddaughter, you should discipline her."

    Lu Qingyi pulled out a recorder from her pocket and tossed it to Luo Youshan, her lips curling slightly as she spoke.

    Luo Xinxin stared at Lu Qingyi in disbelief, stunned that Lu Qingyi actually had a recording pen, she reached out to snatch the recorder from Luo Youshan¡¯s hand.

    Luo Youshan was caught off guard and the recorder ended up in Luo Xinxin¡¯s hands.

    Luo Youshan looked at Luo Xinxin in surprise, he had not expected Luo Xinxin to snatch the recorder.

    "Grandpa, there¡¯s nothing worth listening to."

    Luo Xinxin tucked the recorder into her pocket, shrugged, put on an angelic fa?ade.

    "Feeling guilty."

    Lu Qingyi watched Luo Xinxin with interest, a smirk curving the corner of her lips.

    "Xinxin, give me the recorder."

    Luo Youshan frowned and extended his hand towards Luo Xinxin, his eyes stern.

    Luo Xinxin was always obedient and understanding, she would never do something like snatch things from elders, Luo Youshan was surprised that she did it today.

    "Grandpa, there¡¯s no need. She¡¯s the one who bullied me as I told you. It was her boyfriend who drove me out, and her stuff isn¡¯t worth listening to, definitely edited."

    Luo Xinxin shook her head, insisting on not giving the recorder to Luo Youshan, she bit her lip lightly and spoke, looking at Lu Qingyi.

    She didn¡¯t expect Lu Qingyi to know her grandfather.

    "You have a boyfriend?"

    Out of everything Luo Xinxin said, Luo Youshan only picked on one point, he looked at Lu Qingyi in surprise.

    Completely incredulous, it was surprising that someone with Lu Qingyi¡¯s personality could have a boyfriend.

    It¡¯s not that he thought no one would like a personality like Lu Qingyi¡¯s, but rather, it was surprising that Lu Qingyi would accept someone else so quickly.

    Lu Qingyi was typically slow to warm up.

    "The person you said bullied you was Qingyi?"

    Only then did Luo Youshan follow up.

    He looked between Luo Xinxin and Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi: "Hm."

    She wouldn¡¯t hide or hoard her boyfriend, she would say it straight.

    "Yes, grandpa, it was her who bullied me."

    Luo Xinxin moved to Luo Youshan¡¯s side, biting her lip gently as she spoke.

    Luo Youshan should take her side, their bloodline connection would make it clear where he stood.

    "Nonsense, how could Qingyi bully you."

    Luo Youshan frowned, looking at Luo Xinxin.

    He didn¡¯t believe that Lu Qingyi would bully Luo Xinxin because he understood Lu Qingyi¡¯s character.

    "Grandpa, I¡¯m your granddaughter, not her."

    Hearing Luo Youshan¡¯s words, Luo Xinxin widened her eyes, looking at Luo Youshan incredulously.

    Luo Youshan was reacting this way, he actually trusted Lu Qingyi.

    "Give me the recorder."

    Luo Youshan once again extended his hand towards Luo Xinxin, his demeanor more forceful this time.

    "I won¡¯t."

    Luo Xinxin stepped back, shaking her head.

    "The moving company is here."

    A guard poked his head out from the complex, reminding Luo Xinxin. S§×ar?h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    The moving company?

    Luo Xinxin was annoyed, "It¡¯s none of your business what I do, you¡¯re just a lowly security guard."

    She loudly scolded the security guard, her voice filled with anger.

    As soon as Luo Xinxin¡¯s words fell, Luo Youshan was stunned, he looked at Luo Xinxin in surprise, his face incredulous.

    Normally Luo Xinxin rarely spoke loudly and wouldn¡¯t look down on less desirable professions, she was kind and understanding.

    Lu Qingyi folded her arms, watching Luo Xinxin with interest.

    "Looking down on people so much, I¡¯ve been displeased with you for a long time. Now that you¡¯ve been denied entry into the compound, I actually feel relieved."

    The security guard finished speaking and withdrew his head back into the security room, his tone very cheerful.

    Looking down on people?

    Luo Youshan turned to look at Luo Xinxin.

    "You¡¯re all sick, previously you wouldn¡¯t dare to speak, now you start disrespecting me."

    Luo Xinxin stomped her foot furiously, her face unhappy, holding a grudge against the security guard, Lu Qingyi, and Xu Boyan.

    "Xinxin, what are you saying?"

    Luo Youshan frowned, he looked at Luo Xinxin, utterly incredulous.

    These kinds of words, the old Luo Xinxin would never say.

    "Mr. Luo, your granddaughter has quite a temper in front of you. I need to go eat, I¡¯ll go first."

    Lu Qingyi glanced at her wristwatch, she felt quite frenzied as it had delayed a lot of her time.

    "Qingyi..."

    "If you want to know anything, you let your granddaughter give you the recorder, or let her confess."

    Lu Qingyi interrupted Luo Youshan¡¯s words directly, not interested in hearing anymore nonsense, she was tired.

    "Yes, I just can¡¯t stand Lu Qingyi, why does Lu Qingyi have the privilege to..."

    Luo Xinxin bit her lip hard, she told her story bit by bit, but some parts she deliberately omitted.

    The content of the recorder would certainly not sound as good as if she said it herself, she felt she was not wrong, but the words she uttered would sound unpleasant.

    For Luo Youshan, they were unpleasant to hear.

    She¡¯s always been very obedient and understanding in front of Luo Youshan.

    After listening to Luo Xinxin¡¯s words, Luo Youshan froze completely, he looked at his own granddaughter in disbelief, as if he was meeting Luo Xinxin for the first time.

    He suddenly found his granddaughter Luo Xinxin very unfamiliar, so unfamiliar that he could hardly recognize her.

    The obedient and understanding Luo Xinxin, how could she hide such a side?

    "Xinxin, why..."

    "Grandpa, I was born into a medical family, I¡¯m naturally of a higher status than many people, what¡¯s wrong with being a bit arrogant, with looking down on people?"

    Luo Xinxin interrupted Luo Youshan directly, she spoke as if it were only right and natural, not showing the slightest bit of guilt.

    She was born well, why couldn¡¯t she be a bit superior, why couldn¡¯t she look down on others?

    Luo Xinxin felt that her birth, her status, she could use them all to her advantage.

    "People of higher status than you are more low-key than you, why have you changed this way? You used to be such a well-behaved girl."

    Luo Youshan frowned deeply, shaking his head slowly.

 Chapter 345 Original form Revealed_1

    Chapter 345: 345 Original form Revealed_1"I just enjoy it, if I don¡¯t behave in front of you, will you treat me nicely? The answer is no, so of course I must be obedient and sensible."

    Luo Xinxin spoke with a sense of entitlement, not showing any signs of guilt.

    Her mother told her that Luo Youshan liked obedient and sensible girls, and with her own talents and good behavior, she quickly won the admiration of her grandfather Luo Youshan.

    Luo Youshan was always grooming her, intending to make her his successor, and inevitably, everything of the Luo family would fall into her hands in the future.

    Luo Xinxin was very satisfied with all of these.

    She couldn¡¯t believe that she would be exposed so thoroughly, and it was she herself who spilled the beans.

    She looked at Lu Qingyi with increasingly hateful eyes, if not for Lu Qingyi, none of this would have happened.

    "You don¡¯t need to listen to the voice recorder anymore."

    Luo Xinxin pulled out the voice recorder, threw it on the ground, and then smashed it with her foot, stomping on it a few more times maliciously.

    She vented her anger on the voice recorder as if it were Lu Qingyi.

    "All along, it seems I have misjudged people. My eyes are too old and can no longer see things clearly."

    Luo Youshan shook his head regretfully. Other than shock and disbelief over Luo Xinxin¡¯s actions, he had no other emotions left.

    He should have predicted this. A woman with such an intense personality definitely wouldn¡¯t raise a well-behaved child.

    "It¡¯s fine, you admitted everything."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s lips curved slightly, her eyes filled with mirth as she looked at Luo Xinxin.

    "Kiddo, hop in."

    Xu Boyan drove his car out of the residential area. He rolled down the window and gestured for Lu Qingyi to get in.

    "Okay."

    Lu Qingyi replied, opening the passenger side door.

    "Mr. Luo."

    Xu Boyan nodded at Luo Youshan with a neutral tone.

    "Xu... Mr. Xu."

    Seeing Xu Boyan, Luo Youshan was completely stupefied.

    He rubbed his eyes. Xu Boyan was still there, proving to him that the man was really Xu Boyan.

    He didn¡¯t expect Xu Boyan would appear here at all.

    "Oh, by the way, I didn¡¯t record anything."

    At this moment, Lu Qingyi rolled down the car window, a playful smile on her lips as she looked at Luo Xinxin who was stomping on the voice recorder.

    Her voice was cold but laced with a hint of mockery.

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    Luo Xinxin looked up at Lu Qingyi in surprise.

    She asked, "What do you mean?"

    "The voice recorder under your feet, it¡¯s just a recorder."

    Lu Qingyi smirked at Luo Xinxin, the grin on her face dazzlingly bright.

    There was nothing recorded in the voice recorder. In fact, there was no recording at all, it was just an empty voice recorder.

    It was just that Luo Xinxin got flustered and gave her confession away.

    Luo Xinxin stared at Lu Qingyi, her fingertips began to tremble slightly, "No, no, it can¡¯t be like this."

    She lightly lowered her body, clutching her head, a painful look on her face.

    If there was nothing at all on the voice recorder, she was being deceived. She shouldn¡¯t have confessed.

    Luo Xinxin was not regretting her behavior.

    "Outsmarted."

    Xu Boyan rolled up the car window, stepped on the gas, and drove off, leaving a trail of exhaust gas.

    "Our little friend is so clever."

    "Likewise."

    The atmosphere in the car was warm.

    Outside the car was cold and indifferent.

    "Xinxin, grandfather really didn¡¯t see your true colors."

    Luo Youshan turned around with an angry backhand, ready to leave.

    "Grandfather, I have been your granddaughter from start to beginning, the granddaughter you have pampered for so long. Do you really have the heart to see me sleep on the street?"

    Luo Xinxin stomped her foot and asked.

    It was not that desperate that she would have to sleep on the streets, but she did want to go in and live. Her grandfather was a powerful man, there shouldn¡¯t be an issue to solve the accommodation problem.

    Granddaughter?

    Doted on for so long?

    Luo Youshan looked back, certainly, he indeed doted on his granddaughter for quite a while, his affection for her was deep. However, he just couldn¡¯t accept this reality.

    He couldn¡¯t accept Luo Xinxin¡¯s personality. A healer should be kind and should treat everyone equally.

    That should be the medical ethics passed down by their Luo family.

    "Qingyi is the most famous Professor Lu from Hardrick, her boyfriend is Xu Boyan."

    Having said this, Luo Youshan left, leaving Luo Xinxin alone.

    Xu Boyan?

    She had heard this name more than once, and she had heard Luo Youshan mention it many times.

    She knew Xu Boyan was a very powerful man. In Kyoto, there was no one who didn¡¯t know this name, and everyone revered Xu Boyan.

    However, very few people had actually seen Xu Boyan. His name was well known, but the man himself was rarely seen.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s boyfriend was the legendary Xu Boyan? Luo Xinxin¡¯s eyes widened in disbelief.

    How could that be possible?

    How could Lu Qingyi possibly meet such an excellent boyfriend? She actually had a relationship with Xu Boyan from Kyoto.

    "Grandfather, you must have mistaken him for someone else. How could he be Xu Boyan?"

    Luo Xinxin laughed awkwardly, she spoke with a disbelief expression.

    The legendary Xu Boyan was ruthless and cold, heartless, not one for women and so on.

    She had seen Xu Boyan being gentle towards Lu Qingyi. Could this Xu Boyan be the same person as the legendary Xu Boyan?

    Luo Xinxin couldn¡¯t believe it, nor did she want to, and was also unwilling to accept this fact.

    "The other person¡¯s status is much higher than yours, but he keeps it so low-key that no one knows it, and you? Xinxin, you should learn to be humble. The teachings passed down by our ancestors are not baseless."

    Luo Youshan shook his head, looking at Luo Xinxin disappointment. He was very disappointed in Luo Xinxin now.

    Someone who can deceive him for so long must be scheming. Such a person is not suitable for practicing medicine.

    His efforts to cultivate Luo Xinxin for so long may all have been in vain.

    "It¡¯s them who don¡¯t know how to utilize their status."

    Luo Xinxin retorted without showing any signs of guilt. On the contrary, she even thought that Lu Qingyi and Xu Boyan were very foolish.

    Lu Qingyi, the most renown Professor Lu of Hardrick University, had she not hidden her identity, there would have been many people worshipping her. No one would have gone to trouble Lu Qingyi, because many people wouldn¡¯t dare to. This could evade many unnecessary troubles.

    Since Xu Boyan was indeed the most noble man in Kyoto, Xu Boyan, he just had to tell others that, then no one would dare to say "no" to Xu Boyan, even she wouldn¡¯t dare to mess with Lu Qingyi.

    These two were extremely foolish. They obviously had status that could be envied, but still wanted to keep it hidden, not knowing how to make good use of it.

    "Xinxin...the movers¡¯ truck is here. I have prepared a set of rooms for you not far from the medical school. You can live there."

    Luo Youshan really did not know how to describe his feelings at this moment. He saw the movers¡¯ truck coming and sighed.

 Chapter 346 Peach Blossoms Blooming in October_1

    Chapter 346: 346 Peach Blossoms Blooming in October_1He owned many properties. However, he felt that one particular house was too far away from the medical school and was inconvenient for commuting. So, he let Luo Xinxin rent a house near the medical school instead.

    Luo Youshan took out a key from his pocket and handed it to Luo Xinxin.

    "Why didn¡¯t you tell me?"

    Luo Xinxin stared at Luo Youshan with wide eyes. Luo Youshan obviously had a house not far from the medical school, but why didn¡¯t he tell her?

    Why did she have to rent a house near the medical school?

    Living in one¡¯s own house is always better than renting. If she had known earlier that Luo Youshan owned a house here, she would definitely not have chosen to rent.

    "The apartment is closer to the school." Sear?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Luo Youshan took a deep look at Luo Xinxin and then left by cab.

    He was very disappointed with his granddaughter at that moment.

    ¡ª¡ª

    Xu Boyan and Lu Qingyi went to Happy Hot Pot. It had been a long time since their last visit and Lu Qingyi suddenly craved it.

    "Qingyi, you¡¯re here."

    The boss, Mr. Gu, was still sweeping the leaves at his doorstep. When he saw Lu Qingyi and Xu Boyan, his face broke into a brilliant smile.

    Ever since he found out Lu Qingyi was Ruan Qingyang¡¯s child, their relationship had changed. Both Mr. Gu and Wen Wanyu¡¯s attitudes towards Lu Qingyi had also changed.

    "Is Aunt Wen here?"

    Lu Qingyi looked inside. She didn¡¯t see Wen Wanyu sitting at the cashier¡¯s desk so she asked in confusion.

    She mainly wanted to see Wen Wanyu. Eating hot pot was simply incidental.

    "Her leg pain has flared up again. She¡¯s resting in her room."

    Mr. Gu sighed. His face was full of concern, but he felt helpless.

    Lu Qingyi asked, "What¡¯s the matter?"

    "An old ailment."

    Mr. Gu shook his head. There was no cure for her condition, only temporary relief. It was an old ailment indeed.

    "I¡¯d like to see her," Lu Qingyi said, then looked at Xu Boyan, "Wait for me outside."

    Xu Boyan: "Okay."

    "Let me show you the way."

    Mr. Gu didn¡¯t really believe that Lu Qingyi, who was just a first-year medical student, could cure Wen Wanyu¡¯s leg. After all, Wen Wanyu¡¯s ailment was chronic and Lu Qingyi had just started learning medicine.

    "No need. You can just tell me where her room is."

    Lu Qingyi shook her head.

    Lu Qingyi opened the door next to the cashier¡¯s desk, and was amazed by the environment inside.

    She had always known that Mr. Gu and Wen Wanyu lived on the premises, with their home being behind the door next to the cashier¡¯s desk.

    She never imagined that beyond that door was such a tranquil paradise. Inside, there were peach blossoms everywhere.

    The architecture had a traditional Chinese style, similar to ancient buildings, and the furniture was also in an antique style, exuding the charm of antiquity.

    Stepping inside felt like walking into ancient times.

    "Aunt Wen loves historical dramas and peach blossoms. She¡¯s fascinated by antiquities."

    Seeing Lu Qingyi standing at the doorway, Mr. Gu began to explain with a smile.

    Because of Wen Wanyu¡¯s preferences, he had remodeled their house accordingly.

    "Aunt Wen is very fortunate."

    Lu Qingyi smiled slightly and stepped inside.

    If her mother were still alive, would she be just as fortunate? Unfortunately, when compared to Wen Wanyu, her mother¡¯s fate had been very fragile.

    Perhaps beauty is indeed a curse.

    Considering the month, it was incredible that the peach blossoms were still in full bloom. Mr. Gu must have spent a lot of time on this, right?

    Peach blossom season is from March to April, but now it was already October.

    There is an old saying: When all the flowers in the world have faded in April, it¡¯s the perfect time for peach blossoms in the mountain temple to flourish.

    But no matter how you interpret it, according to natural laws, the blooming season for peach blossoms is from March to June. It¡¯s impossible for peach blossoms to bloom in October.

    Is it a genetic mutation, or something else?

    Lu Qingyi picked a flower. It was real, and its fragrance was real as well.

    Following the cobblestone path, Lu Qingyi arrived at the entrance to Wen Wanyu¡¯s room and gently knocked on the door.

    "Don¡¯t knock. Just come in. It¡¯s annoying."

    Wen Wanyu sounded unhappy, possibly because of the pain. She did not speak with her usual gentleness and seemed rather irritated.

    "Aunt Wen."

    Lu Qingyi pushed the door open. The room was furnished in a traditional Chinese style. Wen Wanyu was propped up in bed, looking somewhat pale.

    "Oh, it¡¯s Qingyi. Come, have a seat."

    Wen Wanyu seemed surprised to see Lu Qingyi. She patted the spot next to her on the bed.

    She had thought it was Mr. Gu entering the room. He was always extra cautious when she was in pain, catering to her moods and even adopting the habit of knocking before entering.

    "This place is beautiful."

    Lu Qingyi slightly curved her lips into a smile and truly admired what she saw.

    Indeed, it was very beautiful. Like a paradise on earth. Everything was antique, giving one the feeling of being in ancient times.

    "Yes, it is. Mr. Gu put a lot of thought into it."

    Wen Wanyu chuckled, her face full of happiness.

    For the peach blossoms to remain in bloom all year round, Mr. Gu had invested a great deal of effort in researching and experimenting before he was finally successful.

    Nothing is impossible in this world. Peach blossoms that never wither are possible, as evidenced by the ones in this courtyard.

    The peach blossoms here, however, do not bear fruit; they only bloom all year round.

    Mr. Gu oversaw the construction of the house himself, selecting each and every brick and tile carefully. Also, acquiring all the antique furniture within took great effort.

    Antiques, in this day and age, are hard to come by and are extremely pricey.

    It may sound harsh, but if one day Mr. Gu and Wen Wanyu were out of business, they could sell just one piece of the furniture in this house and have enough money to last for quite some time.

    If they sold everything in the house, as long as they didn¡¯t live excessively, they would have enough to last a lifetime.

    "It must have been difficult to have peach blossoms in bloom all year round."

    Lu Qingyi looked out the window and spoke softly.

    "You knew?"

    Wen Wanyu was taken aback.

    Lu Qingyi actually knew that the peach blossoms in her courtyard were in bloom all year round. Although guests had visited her here before and found the peach blossoms unusual, no one had ever guessed that the peach blossoms here never withered, because such a phenomenon goes against nature as flower seasons are time-limited.

    Lu Qingyi: "I figured it out."

    Doctor L not only researched medicine and healed people but was also involved in many specializations.

    Biology was one such field. Although she hadn¡¯t studied peach blossoms, she had researched gardenias. Having them in bloom all year round wasn¡¯t a problem.

 Chapter 347 Old Photo_1

    Chapter 347: 347 Old Photo_1"So you¡¯re not surprised at all by the peach blossom blooming in October."

    Wen Wanyu looked at Lu Qingyi, a slight smile lifting the corners of her lips.

    Everyone who stepped into her home marveled at the peach blossom, but Lu Qingyi remained quite calm, noting that it bloomed all year round without ever withering.

    Incredible, just like her mother, a girl with exceptional observational skills and intelligence.

    "I know of a gardenia that blooms throughout the year, so I wouldn¡¯t be surprised by a peach blossom either."

    Lu Qingyi shook her head, replying that in this world, many things deemed impossible could end up becoming possible.

    Peach blossoms that bloom all year round against the rules of nature could become possible through genetic modifications."

    "You must have an incredible talent for medicine."

    Wen Wanyu looked at Lu Qingyi; her eyes filled with warmth.

    Having a mother with exceptional medical talent, the daughter was sure to be equally remarkable, either slightly better or slightly less so.

    Lu Qingyi merely smiled without speaking.

    "Why did you choose to study traditional Chinese medicine?"

    Wen Wanyu asked, feeling that traditional Chinese medicine was not Lu Qingyi¡¯s strong suit since Ruan Qingyang¡¯s weak point at that time was traditional Chinese medicine.

    Besides genetic mutation, Wen Wanyu did not think that Lu Qingyi would be particularly proficient in traditional Chinese medicine.

    "Because I wanted to."

    Lu Qingyi pulled up a chair and sat down, speaking slowly.

    She had lost interest in everything else, only traditional Chinese medicine held a slight interest for her as she had a rudimentary understanding of it while she had thoroughly learned everything else.

    Wen Wanyu commented, "You should be quite good at biology."

    Lu Qingyi nodded, "Yes, I¡¯m not bad."

    "What made you think of visiting me today?"

    Wen Wanyu was slightly puzzled. Her face was a bit pale, and there was a layer of perspiration on her forehead, but she spoke in a relaxed tone with Lu Qingyi.

    "Your leg, let me have a look."

    Without responding to the question, Lu Qingyi quickly changed the subject, her gaze dropping to Wen Wanyu¡¯s leg.

    Just by looking, Lu Qingyi felt that Wen Wanyu¡¯s leg was not a major issue. There were very few people studying traditional Chinese medicine these days, even fewer who excelled at it. Wen Wanyu¡¯s leg would likely not pose a significant issue if treated with traditional Chinese medicine methods.

    She had proficiency in traditional Chinese medicine, apart from some obscure knowledge that she didn¡¯t understand.

    "You¡¯ve only studied medicine for a few days..."

    Wen Wanyu looked at Lu Qingyi, shaking her head helplessly.

    She had seen this confidence in Ruan Qingyang before; the mother and daughter really were incredibly similar.

    She had noticed the similarities between Lu Qingyi and Ruan Qingyang before, but she had intentionally ignored this.

    Back then, she firmly believed that Gu Yansi was Ruan Qingyang¡¯s child, naturally assuming that the resemblance between Lu Qingyi and Ruan Qingyang was just a coincidence.

    Once the truth came to light, that Lu Qingyi was Ruan Qingyang¡¯s biological child, Wen Wanyu realized then, the more she looked at Lu Qingyi, the more striking the resemblance between her and the younger Ruan Qingyang.

    Without replying, Lu Qingyi squatted down, rolled up Wen Wanyu¡¯s pant leg, and began examining her leg with her hands, using just the right amount of pressure.

    Looking down at Lu Qingyi, Wen Wanyu¡¯s eyes were filled with a gentle smile.

    "It¡¯s not a major issue."

    It took less than a minute for Lu Qingyi to conclude. She stood up and casually said, "Wen Wanyu¡¯s leg, is not a major issue."

    "Did you study this in the past?"

    Wen Wanyu did not question Lu Qingyi¡¯s words, but she seemed a bit startled as she asked.

    Even for a prodigy, mastering the art of medicine in just a few days seemed unlikely because medicine really was complex.

    Just like Ruan Qingyang, Lu Qingyi would never make claims about things she couldn¡¯t do but only voiced those she was certain about.

    Lu Qingyi nodded, "I studied it before."

    "Do you have silver needles?" S§×arch* The novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Lu Qingyi patted her pocket and turned to ask Ruan Qingyang.

    She did not carry silver needles with her, as it was not her habit to do so.

    "Yes, in that cupboard over there. You can go find them."

    Wen Wanyu wanted to stand up and fetch it herself but, helpless against the pain that ensued whenever she stood, she had to sit back down and let Lu Qingyi fetch them herself.

    Lu Qingyi delved into the cupboard. As she searched, a photo suddenly fell out. Lu Qingyi bent down to pick it up, and she was taken aback the moment she saw the photo.

    The photo was quite old and had two happy young girls in it. One of them resembled Yao Meishu, only with a different aura, and the other one was probably Wen Wanyu.

    Wen Wanyu, in her youth, was beautiful and had a wonderful disposition.

    "Aunt Wen..."

    Lu Qingyi held the silver needles and picked up the photo as well, biting her lower lip as she looked at Wen Wanyu.

    "What¡¯s wrong?"

    A soft smile spread across Wen Wanyu¡¯s face.

    "You were incredibly beautiful when you were young."

    A small smile appeared on Lu Qingyi¡¯s face as she spoke.

    Her mother was beautiful too. She wished her mother was still alive.

    "Saw the picture?"

    Wen Wanyu was startled for a moment before she finally spoke after a long silence. Her voice was a bit slow.

    She had good control over her daily emotions, but photos genuinely touched a sensitive nerve, making her grieve.

    Lu Qingyi nodded, "Yes."

    The first time she saw her mother was in a photo. Lu Qingyi could not describe her feelings; they were neither sad nor happy.

    "I will give you an acupuncture treatment for your leg."

    Lu Qingyi set the photo aside and then took out the silver needles, squatted down, located the acupuncture points accurately, and inserted the needles.

    Quickly.

    Before Wen Wanyu could feel pain, Lu Qingyi had finished inserting the needles. She stood up and dusted off her hands.

    "Take them out after fifteen minutes."

    After finishing her words, Lu Qingyi pulled a chair and sat down. She grabbed her phone from her pocket.

    "Qingyi, these past years must have been difficult for you."

    Lowering her eyes to her own leg and then looking up at Lu Qingyi, Wen Wanyu asked the question with a slight movement of her lips.

    Yao Meishu wouldn¡¯t treat Lu Qingyi well and also... Wen Wanyu wanted to know how Lu Qingyi managed to get through these years.

    She felt sorry for this girl and resented her own inability to have gotten there sooner. If she had arrived earlier, Lu Qingyi wouldn¡¯t have had to suffer so much.

    Gu Yansi was the son of Yao Meishu and Lu Yao. As Yao Meishu treated Lu Jiahao and Lu Jiayue so well, it was only natural that she wouldn¡¯t treat Gu Yansi poorly.

    To some people, the difference between a biological child and an unbiological one was indeed significant.

    "If her indifference taught me so much, then I suppose I should thank her."

    Lu Qingyi gave a small smile, shaking her head. Yes, it had been hard; yes, she had felt wronged; yes, she had felt a longing, but after letting go, Lu Qingyi realized that it was Yao Meishu¡¯s coldness that taught her many things.

    Now knowing that Yao Meishu was not her biological mother, Lu Qingyi, at this moment, truly felt nothing toward her.

 Chapter 348 Dust-Sealed Box_1

    Chapter 348: 348 Dust-Sealed Box_1"If only I had come earlier, you wouldn¡¯t have had such an unhappy life; you would have had what others have. It¡¯s my fault."

    Wen Wanyu covered her eyes, suddenly feeling a strong urge to cry, overcome with sadness and self-blame.

    She had specifically investigated Lu Qingyi¡¯s past life, but the information she had found was precisely what she didn¡¯t want to know.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s childhood was spent with her grandmother, a life devoid of paternal or maternal love. At a young age, she was unusually sensible and hardworking.

    If only she could have been there earlier, Lu Qingyi¡¯s life might have changed dramatically.

    Lu Qingyi: "It¡¯s not your fault."

    Her fate wasn¡¯t linked to Wen Wanyu in any way. The only people she could blame were Yao Meishu and fate.

    Fifteen minutes passed quickly and Lu Qingyi removed the silver needles, packing them neatly away.

    "Aunt Wen, try to move a bit." sea??h th§× N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Lu Qingyi stood up and spoke.

    Wen Wanyu slightly moved her leg and found the pain had disappeared; it had been relieved.

    "Qingyi, you actually..."

    Wen Wanyu looked at Lu Qingyi in disbelief, having not expected her medical skills to be this good.

    Just how high was this natural talent?

    Some things could be achieved through consistent learning and effort, but most importantly, there must be natural talent involved.

    Talent combined with diligence could create miracles.

    "I¡¯ll come again tomorrow to give you another acupuncture treatment and prescribe you some traditional Chinese medicines, and then you should be good."

    Lu Qingyi spoke very casually, as if Wen Wanyu¡¯s long-standing leg problem had been alleviated within just over ten minutes, under her hands.

    There was still a chance of completely healing her.

    "You are even more talented than your mother."

    Wen Wanyu gazed at Lu Qingyi with affection. She slowly raised the corners of her mouth and said with a face full of smiles.

    Looking at Lu Qingyi, she seemed to see Ruan Qingyang from years ago; Ruan Qingyang¡¯s daughter could not be mediocre. Lu Qingyi was excellent, even more so than Ruan Qingyang back then.

    Lu Qingyi remained silent, just quietly watching Wen Wanyu.

    "There is a black box inside the cabinet. Qingyi, could you please get it for me?"

    The smile on Wen Wanyu¡¯s lips was a bit bitter. She slowly spoke with a somewhat heavy tone.

    Whenever Ruan Qingyang was mentioned, Wen Wanyu would become sad or heavy. Ruan Qingyang was so important to her that her death hit hard.

    Nearly twenty years later, whenever Ruan Qingyang was mentioned, she still felt sad.

    Lu Qingyi never met Ruan Qingyang. She only knew that her mother was named Ruan Qingyang, so she didn¡¯t feel much, just a slight hint of sadness.

    For those who never get to experience someone¡¯s presence, even if they are your closest relatives, their death will not rouse any real sadness. It will only bring a little melancholy.

    Lu Qingyi went into the cabinet and took out a black box. The box was clearly old and covered in a thick layer of dust.

    Lu Qingyi slightly furrowed her brows. She didn¡¯t clean the dust off but handed the box as it was to Wen Wanyu.

    Wen Wanyu held the box without immediately opening it. She looked at Lu Qingyi and asked, "Do you know what my dream was when I was young?"

    She posed her question in a soft tone.

    Her youthful dream was now just a dream, something from the past.

    Because of Ruan Qingyang¡¯s death, she had abandoned her own dreams, volunteering to be a "salted fish," and opening a small hot pot shop.

    Ruan Qingyang was always her motivation.

    Lu Qingyi shook her head.

    "I had many dreams, one of which was to become a photographer."

    Wen Wanyu lowered her eyes, her gaze filled with laughter.

    She was greedy. While others only had one dream and pursued it their whole lives, she had many dreams.

    Lu Qingyi stayed silent, quietly waiting for Wen Wanyu to continue.

    "Your mother was my photography model. She was beautiful with a noble and cool temperament. Every picture came out looking great. At that time, she was the belle of our school. I once used the pictures I took of her to participate in a photography contest organized by the school, and I won first place."

    The smile on Wen Wanyu¡¯s lips was bitter. She spoke softly and slowly, so faintly that Lu Qingyi could not have heard anything had she not paid close attention.

    "The photographs inside are all of your mother, all taken by me. Since your mother¡¯s passing, I¡¯ve kept them locked away, not daring to open them."

    Wen Wanyu carefully wiped the dust off the box.

    There was such a thick layer of dust that it was difficult to clean with her hands. Wen Wanyu¡¯s hands were getting dirty, but she didn¡¯t care and kept scrubbing.

    Lu Qingyi watched Wen Wanyu but didn¡¯t speak.

    Lu Qingyi had always been a loner since she was a child. She didn¡¯t like making friends and didn¡¯t understand Wen Wanyu¡¯s emotions or sympathize with them.

    She didn¡¯t have a best friend, only acquaintances, who couldn¡¯t possibly understand the significant difference between friendship and kinship.

    "Wen, use a tissue to wipe."

    Wen Wanyu¡¯s hands were very dirty, and the dust on the box hadn¡¯t been completely cleaned. Lu Qingyi frowned slightly.

    "Okay."

    Wen Wanyu took a deep breath, received the tissue that Lu Qingyi passed to her, and began to slowly wipe the box.

    The box hadn¡¯t been dusted for a long time and was quite dirty.

    "I¡¯ll go wash my hands."

    Wen Wanyu stood up, placed the box on a side table, and walked into the bathroom.

    Each room had a restroom, which was very convenient. Wen Wanyu took a long time to come out. When she did, her eyes were red.

    "Your mother had a key just like this one."

    Without further ado, Wen Wanyu tugged the necklace off her neck. She started talking in a serious tone.

    The key was in the shape of a crescent moon and was very delicate.

    Lu Qingyi remained quiet without saying a word.

    Wen Wanyu gently closed her eyes and opened the old, dust-laden box, revealing the slightly old photographs inside to Lu Qingyi.

    The box was neatly organized and held a number of photos. There were pictures of Ruan Qingyang with Wen Wanyu, and many more of Ruan Qingyang alone.

    "These are all of your mother, as beautiful as you. No, I should say you are even more beautiful than your mother."

    Lu Qingyi outshone Ruan Qingyang, just as this saying goes ¡¯a blue comes from the indigo plant but is bluer than the plant itself.¡¯ Even when it came to their beauty, it was applicable. Wen Wanyu thought.

    Ruan Qingyang was beautiful, and her daughter was even more beautiful.

    "My mother was very beautiful."

    Lu Qingyi picked up a photo and slightly raised the corners of her lips.

    Ruan Qingyang¡¯s beauty wasn¡¯t just about her noble and cool temperament. The Ruan Qingyang in the photos had the appearance of a classical beauty.

 Chapter 349 Lu Qingyi: I Wonâ€™t Become Anyoneâ€™s Weak Spot _1

    Chapter 349: 349 Lu Qingyi: I Won¡¯t Become Anyone¡¯s Weak Spot _1fre§×we?novel.comLu Qingyi looked through every photograph in the box, her smile never left her face.

    "You can choose some, even though she¡¯s your mother, she¡¯s also my best friend."

    Wen Wanyu couldn¡¯t bear to give the entire box of photos to Lu Qingyi.

    "Alright."

    Lu Qingyi carefully selected some photos and put them in her pocket.

    "Aunt Wen, I want to learn how to knit scarves."

    Lu Qingyi took a deep breath before slowly speaking, feeling somewhat embarrassed.

    Lu Qingyi was never the type to bother others or ask for help, so she still felt somewhat awkward about it.

    "Really want to learn?"

    Wen Wanyu suddenly smiled, her eyes were filled with amusement as she looked at Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi nodded.

    "Okay, I¡¯ll teach you. Are you planning to knit a scarf for Grandpa Xu?"

    Wen Wanyu gave a soft laugh, she patted a spot next to her, her tone was very gentle.

    Most girls who want to make something by hand for their boyfriend do it out of love.

    "Yes, the weather is getting cold."

    Lu Qingyi sat next to Wen Wanyu and nodded gently.

    Love is something money can¡¯t buy. She wanted to knit a scarf for Xu Boyan by hand, even though knitting was really difficult to learn.

    "I¡¯ll start by teaching you to stitch, one step at a time, there¡¯s no need to rush."

    Wen Wanyu¡¯s movements were very slow, she wanted to make sure Lu Qingyi understood.

    "Like this?"

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s hands became particularly clumsy with this task. She watched many times, understood what she saw, but when she tried to do it herself, she didn¡¯t know how.

    It was really hard.

    "My dear, you¡¯re just like your mother. You¡¯re adept at everything else, but when it comes to knitting, you¡¯re all thumbs."

    Wen Wanyu reached out to touch Lu Qingyi¡¯s forehead, she laughed softly, for a moment, she felt as if Ruan Qingyang were sitting next to her.

    She seemed to be transported back to her youth when she was teaching Ruan Qingyang to knit. No matter how hard that aloof girl tried, she just couldn¡¯t grasp it. S~ea??h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Lu Qingyi remained silent with a smile.

    "Your mother could handle intricate surgical tools brilliantly, but when it came to knitting, something less delicate, she just couldn¡¯t get the hang of it."

    Wen Wanyu gently shook her head, admitting her puzzlement.

    Ruan Qingyang was really smart and learned quickly, but when it came to knitting, she never did get it, even after a long time.

    Perhaps this was Ruan Qingyang¡¯s shortcoming due to her intelligence, as no one is perfect, even the seemingly outstanding and perfect Ruan Qingyang had flaws.

    "Aunt Wen, is this right?"

    While listening to Wen Wanyu¡¯s words, Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t stop her movements. She tried several times and found that she seemed to be doing it right.

    "That¡¯s it, keep going."

    Wen Wanyu nodded, appearing quite pleased.

    She no longer had the chance to teach Ruan Qingyang how to knit, but teaching her daughter now, was perhaps a way to make up for some regrets.

    Lu Qingyi continued with the second stitch according to the first one, then kept going, getting smoother and faster.

    "You¡¯re really much smarter than your mother."

    Wen Wanyu emphasized it again, seeming very happy.

    Ruan Qingyang was smart; her daughter was even smarter.

    Lu Qingyi: "I inherited good genes."

    She had always been smart since she was little. She completely outclassed Lu Jiayue and Lu Jiahao in terms of intelligence; she was even more intelligent than Yao Meishu and Lu Yao.

    She used to think it was a genetic mutation because she didn¡¯t think her parents were Yao Meishu and Lu Yao.

    Although Yao Meishu was smart, she was far behind Lu Qingyi.

    "It¡¯s been almost twenty years."

    Wen Wanyu gently looked at Lu Qingyi who was knitting with her head down, and sighed softly.

    Unconsciously, it had been almost twenty years since Ruan Qingyang passed away. Twenty years was a long time, so much so that Ruan Qingyang had begun to blur in her memory.

    "Aunt Wen, I plan to get a marriage license with Xu Boyan on my twentieth birthday."

    Lu Qingyi stopped her work and looked at Wen Wanyu as she spoke. She was serious, there was no joking.

    She had thought about this for a long time. Anyway, she was the only one on her household register, it won¡¯t have any impact.

    In the past, she had never thought about receiving blessings from elders because she didn¡¯t feel Yao Meishu and Lu Yao deserved to be her elders.

    Now, she suddenly wanted to receive Wen Wanyu¡¯s blessing because Wen Wanyu was her mother¡¯s best friend.

    "You¡¯re only twenty, there¡¯s no rush to get a marriage certificate, is there?"

    Wen Wanyu was taken aback, she looked at this aloof girl in astonishment.

    If she didn¡¯t know that Lu Qingyi was Ruan Qingyang¡¯s daughter, she would bless her when Lu Qingyi said this, but now the situation was a little different.

    A girl¡¯s youth is short, getting married so early, she might as well enjoy a few more years. She hadn¡¯t even graduated from college yet.

    "Aunt Wen, I have thought about this for a long time, Xu Boyan and I will always be good."

    Lu Qingyi gently shook her head and said, she was especially serious.

    What she had seriously considered and decided, was really hard to change, and she didn¡¯t want to change.

    "Sigh, alright then, if you¡¯re unhappy, let me know. You can consider this place your mother¡¯s house. There¡¯s a lot of house politics in the wealthy families."

    Wen Wanyu reached out to take Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand, she slowly spoke, her tone was very slow.

    There really was a lot of politics in wealthy families, she was born into a wealthy family, naturally, she understood the ins and outs of such families.

    Xu Boyan¡¯s family didn¡¯t care about matching social class, what his parents cared about was only that Xu Boyan could bring a girlfriend home, they didn¡¯t care about their status.

    However, the side branches of the Xu family didn¡¯t think that way, if Lu Qingyi were too weak, she could potentially be coerced.

    Xu Boyan¡¯s position was high, the number of people coveting it would also be high.

    Lu Qingyi: "I can protect myself."

    If she were too weak, she wouldn¡¯t consider being with Xu Boyan because then, she would become Xu Boyan¡¯s weak point.

    Lu Qingyi never wanted to be the weak point for anyone, she didn¡¯t want to bother anyone.

    "You¡¯re so thin and small, I worry about you..."

    Wen Wanyu sighed softly, voicing her considerable concern.

    Lu Qingyi was very thin, thinner than Ruan Qingyang had been. Thin and weak girls should be protected by others. How could Lu Qingyi protect herself?

    "Aunt Wen, I won¡¯t become Xu Boyan¡¯s weak point, nor will I be anyone¡¯s weak point."

    Lu Qingyi gripped Wen Wanyu¡¯s hand, she was extremely serious, so earnest it was almost unbearable.

    She, Lu Qingyi, was not weak, nor would she allow herself to live weakly. She wouldn¡¯t become a weak point for anybody.

    She was never the type to be trampled on by others.

 Chapter 350 and Ruan Qingyangâ€™s good friend Man_1

    Chapter 350: 350 and Ruan Qingyang¡¯s good friend Man_1Lu Qingyi stayed in Wen Wanyu¡¯s room for over an hour, continuously knitting a scarf. Once she had the start down, the rest was just repetition. Lu Qingyi found it quite straightforward.

    "Your mother never learned how to..."

    Wen Wanyu took a deep sigh as she watched Lu Qingyi knitting smoothly. She still hadn¡¯t taught Ruan Qingyang how to do it.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s knitting hands paused momentarily, but after a beat, she continued.

    "Aunt Wen, did my mother have a close relationship with any man before she passed away?"

    Lu Qingyi suddenly asked, her tone seemed quite serious. She felt there was more to her background. It would not be as simple as parthenogenesis.

    Parthenogenesis is something truly irrational, after studying it for so long she hadn¡¯t yet grasped even the basics.

    Even the highly accomplished in the medical field, having researched it for a long time together, still have no clue whatsoever.

    If Ruan Qingyang could research it, there should be no reason others couldn¡¯t, especially after spending so much time on it. It doesn¡¯t make sense.

    Even the most challenging research, after investing so much time, ought to yield some clues. It¡¯s unreasonable that nothing would come of it.

    "There was one man who had a pretty good relationship with your mother. They often interacted, but they also seemed quite distant."

    Wen Wanyu carefully recalled, and indeed there did seem to be one such man in her memory, the only man who could get close to Ruan Qingyang.

    Ruan Qingyang was even colder than Lu Qingyi is now, refusing all men she wasn¡¯t interested in. Of course, she had no interest in men.

    However, there was one man who occasionally interacted with Ruan Qingyang, though they would always speak from a distance. Their conversations were always about medicine or other work-related topics, making their communication very task-oriented.

    Wen Wanyu simply could not understand.

    Lu Qingyi asked: "Who is he?"

    Wen Wanyu asked: "Do you know the Lu family of Kyoto?"

    The Lu family of Kyoto was only second to the Xu family. Although there wasn¡¯t much difference in their family backgrounds, in comparison to the Xu family, the Lu family seemed rather unremarkable.

    The main reason being, the Lu family had kept a low profile for over a decade, to the point where many people had forgotten about them. However, their opulent home and position remained unscathed.

    Lu Mohai still controlled the Lu family, and without a son or daughter of his own, many of the Lu family¡¯s side branches hoped to adopt their sons over to him.

    After all, the sons who were adopted by Lu Mohai would naturally become the heir of Lu family, but Lu Mohai has always refrained from this idea.

    "I know, they keep a very low profile."

    Lu Qingyi nodded. She had a clear understanding of the state of affairs in Kyoto and had learned some bits about Lu Mohai.

    A man of simplistic desires and almost fifty, he had no intentions of marrying or having children.

    "He had a good relationship with your mother..."

    Wen Wanyu slowly started her story, telling Lu Qingyi about the formal interactions between Ruan Qingyang and Lu Mohai.

    Since Ruan Qingyang didn¡¯t have any other male contacts, their relationship could be considered good in comparison.

    Lu Qingyi: "..."

    She suddenly became confused about what kind of person her mother really was. She was a bit stunned.

    Her mother also...

    Although she distanced herself from other men, at least she had some interactions with a few. At present, she herself has Xu Boyan.

    What kind of person was Ruan Qingyang, exactly? Lu Qingyi still couldn¡¯t glean a complete understanding from Wen Wanyu¡¯s fragmented comments.

    "Aunt Wen, parthenogenesis is a ridiculous thing. Many top doctors have researched it but have found nothing, not even the slightest clue. If my mother could research it, why couldn¡¯t so many people collaborating on it have found anything? Don¡¯t you find it strange?"

    Lu Qingyi took a deep breath, then slowly started to speak. Every word she said was taken very seriously.

    She had a good understanding of these matters as the file lay on her medical organization¡¯s desk, still clueless.

    She was always confident in her own medical skills, but had no thoughts after studying it for such a long time.

    Wen Wanyu was taken aback for a moment as she looked at Lu Qingyi in shock.

    Hardly anyone was willing to believe in parthenogenesis in the world, even more, were unaware of it.

    This ridiculous thing, without any research basis, medical professionals have always kept it confidential.

    How did Lu Qingyi know the top doctors are researching parthenogenesis?

    Lu Qingyi was just an ordinary student, she really shouldn¡¯t know these things.

    "Qingyi, how did you know?"

    Instead of paying attention to Lu Qingyi¡¯s question, Wen Wanyu asked her. She looked at Lu Qingyi seriously.

    "That¡¯s not the point."

    Lu Qingyi was slightly stunned, then quickly recovered.

    She had let her guard down.

    Ordinary people like her shouldn¡¯t know about parthenogenesis. Even if they did, it would only be rumours without any basis.

    Her words indeed made people suspicious.

    "Qingyi, can you tell me?"

    Wen Wanyu reached out to hold Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand, looking extremely anxious.

    Compared to Lu Qingyi¡¯s unknown origins, she was more concerned with how Lu Qingyi knew about this.

    Lu Qingyi wouldn¡¯t be...

    All of a sudden, Wen Wanyu felt a wave of fear. The memory of Ruan Qingyang¡¯s death resurfaced in her mind.

    If... She meant if. If Ruan Qingyang¡¯s death was indeed due to medical causes, due to parthenogenesis, she would be very worried about Lu Qingyi following her mother¡¯s footsteps.

    Ruan Qingyang¡¯s circumstances were like an unsolved mystery. Wen Wanyu was unsure if Lu Qingyi was really Ruan Qingyang¡¯s parthenogenesis child or something else.

    Because she didn¡¯t know, Wen Wanyu felt very scared.

    "Aunt Wen, your hand is shaking."

    Lu Qingyi gently patted the back of Wen Wanyu¡¯s hand and spoke softly.

    She knew that Wen Wanyu was scared, and also what she was scared of.

    "Qingyi..."

    Wen Wanyu looked at Lu Qingyi, and called out her name, then stopped mid-way through her sentence. Sear?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "Aunt Wen, I won¡¯t end up like my mother."

    Lu Qingyi comforted Wen Wanyu.

    She still had Xu Boyan. No matter what, she wouldn¡¯t let anything happen to her. She wanted to grow old with Xu Boyan.

    "This matter is indeed strange. You could ask Grandfather Xu to look into Lu Mohai, perhaps he knows something."

    Wen Wanyu quickly regained her composure and spoke slowly.

    She was suddenly awakened by Lu Qingyi just now. She had never thought of this problem before.

 Chapter 351Lu Mohai_1

    Chapter 351: 351Lu Mohai_1It was two hours later when Lu Qingyi stepped out of Wen Wanyu¡¯s room.

    Xu Boyan and Boss Gu were playing chess, chatting intermittently, and two empty teacups sat on the table.

    "What took you so long?"

    Lu Qingyi had barely opened the door when Xu Boyan looked over. His lips were curled in a gentle smile.

    "We were just talking."

    Lu Qingyi closed the door and walked towards Xu Boyan.

    "You two make yourselves at home, I¡¯m going to check on her."

    Boss Gu stood up quickly, his face full of smiles. After saying that, he strode off toward the small courtyard.

    The "her" Boss Gu referred to, was self-explanatory.

    "Boss Gu, we¡¯re off."

    As Boss Gu reached the gate, Lu Qingyi halted him.

    "Take care, come again."

    Boss Gu nodded at Lu Qingyi.

    He did not feel as warmly toward Lu Qingyi as Wen Wanyu because he had little contact with Ruan Qingyang and was not related to her. He naturally did not share the emotional attachment that Wen Wanyu had for her.

    "What did you two discuss?"

    Xu Boyan stood up, reached out to adjust a bit of stray fringe on Lu Qingyi¡¯s forehead. His voice was unusually tender.

    Hmm, over two hours, quite a bit of time.

    But Xu Boyan didn¡¯t mind the long wait, he was willing to wait however long for Lu Qingyi.

    "Xu Boyan, do you know Lu Mohai?"

    Instead of answering Xu Boyan, Lu Qingyi posed another question.

    She had only heard of Lu Mohai but had never met him. Lu Mohai rarely left home, almost never set foot outside his door.

    With his capabilities and the significant wealth of the Lu family, he could manage the family from the comfort of his home with ease.

    "Why bring him up?"

    Xu Boyan¡¯s finger stilled slightly. He was somewhat surprised as he looked at Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Mohai was his father¡¯s brother. They grew up together, as close as two peas in a pod.

    Xu Boyan frequently visited the Lu Family¡¯s home when he was a child. Lu Mohai was a warm and engaging man, extraordinarily good-tempered, and was always very kind to him.

    However, for some reason, about eighteen years ago, Lu Mohai started to withdraw from public life. His relationship with Xu Boyan¡¯s father was still solid, but it was mostly his father who went to the Lu¡¯s, whereas Lu Mohai hardly ever came out of his home, let alone visited the Xu¡¯s.

    Xu Boyan used to wonder about Lu Mohai¡¯s peculiar change. He liked his uncle, who was even younger than his own father by two years.

    Lu Qingyi: "He might know about my mother."

    Even though it was just a guess, Lu Qingyi couldn¡¯t wait to find out the truth, even if it might end up disappointing.

    "I want to meet him."

    She added at the end.

    "He doesn¡¯t meet with strangers."

    Xu Boyan¡¯s large hand rested on top of Lu Qingyi¡¯s head, his tone gradual and quiet.

    That¡¯s right, Lu Mohai doesn¡¯t meet with strangers. He hasn¡¯t since eighteen years ago, but he still keeps an eye on the outside world.

    There were some matters concerning the Lu family that Xu Boyan had to run errands to help sort out, making the current Lu Mohai quite odd.

    "I see."

    Lu Qingyi nodded.

    Doesn¡¯t meet strangers?

    She had hundreds of ways to meet Lu Mohai, she just wanted to take the most straightforward and polite approach.

    "I¡¯ll ask around for you tomorrow, okay?"

    Xu Boyan reached out and gently squeezed Lu Qingyi¡¯s face. There was no sadness on Lu Qingyi¡¯s face, meaning she definitely had a plan in mind.

    Star Shadow, the boss, wasn¡¯t simple-minded; wanting to meet a person was an extremely simple matter.

    Lu Qingyi obediently nodded, "Okay."

    Hand in hand, the two of them left Happy Hot Pot. Lu Qingyi was still in a good mood, since there was a possible lead.

    Falling leaves return to their roots. Even the leaves had a place they called home, surely there had to be something about her origins.

    Lu Qingyi was very keen on finding out exactly where she came from.

    ¡ª¡ª

    Sitting in the car, Lu Qingyi watched as Xu Boyan walked into Lu Mansion. She squinted slightly, her lips curling into a smile.

    Wait in the car?

    Was that possible?

    Of course, it wasn¡¯t.

    Lu Qingyi quickly unbuckled her seatbelt, opened the car door, and got out. Instead of the main entrance, she skirted around to the back courtyard.

    Anywhere she wanted to go, she could get in.

    There were no guards in the backyard. She easily hopped over the fence. The yard was full of fruit trees, especially grapevines.

    The backyard of the Lu¡¯s was beautiful, and to her surprise, she found the style quite appealing. Carefully observing her surroundings, Lu Qingyi noticed a middle-aged man with a basket picking grapes. Lu Qingyi swiftly hid herself.

    The man, about fifty years old, had a comforting presence, giving off an aura of refined gentleness. Despite his age, he appeared quite youthful.

    He carried a basket, picking grapes. Instead of picking bunches at a time, he selected individual grapes, a peculiar method indeed.

    It was quite strange.

    Lu Qingyi gently furrowed her brow.

    "Uncle Lu."

    After about two minutes, Xu Boyan walked in. He addressed the grape-picking man with a polite greeting, his attitude respectful.

    This must be Lu Mohai, Lu Qingyi thought. It was the first time she had seen Xu Boyan treat someone so respectfully. Xu Boyan had never even been this respectful to his own father.

    "Boyan, it¡¯s been a long time. You¡¯ve grown more handsome."

    Lu Mohai turned his head. His lips curled up in a warm smile as he placed the basket of picked grapes to the side.

    It had been over two years since he last saw Xu Boyan. He didn¡¯t leave home and Xu Boyan was busy every day, so they hardly ever saw each other.

    "Uncle Lu, your vitality seems as strong as ever."

    Xu Boyan also had a faint smile on his lips. His attitude, pleasant.

    Lu Mohai still seemed the same, full of life. But Xu Boyan had a feeling that there was something more in Lu Mohai¡¯s eyes.

    "You¡¯ve had a successful career. Now it¡¯s time to consider getting married."

    Lu Mohai walked towards Xu Boyan, lightly patting his shoulder.

    Xu Boyan was taller than him, so Lu Mohai had to lift his arm high to pat him on his shoulder.

    "I¡¯m considering it."

    Xu Boyan pulled up the corners of his mouth slightly, his tone rather gentle.

    His eyes filled with affectionate warmth whenever he thought about Lu Qingyi.

    "You found someone?"

    Lu Mohai seemed a bit taken aback, looking at Xu Boyan in disbelief.

    He had watched Xu Boyan grow up, knew what kind of person Xu Boyan was. To think that Xu Boyan, who always kept women at arm¡¯s length, was considering such matters so soon.

    "Hmm, once she reaches the legal age, we¡¯ll go get our marriage certificate."

    Xu Boyan gently nodded, his attitude extremely serious. He was serious about the girl he liked.

    He couldn¡¯t wait to have Lu Qingyi registered under his family name.

    Lu Mohai¡¯s eyes widened as he looked at Xu Boyan, barely believing that Xu Boyan would say such a thing. sea??h th§× N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

 Chapter 352 He doesnâ€™t know that Ruan Qingyang is gone_1

    Chapter 352: 352 He doesn¡¯t know that Ruan Qingyang is gone_1"The girl is not even twenty years old, and you¡¯ve already won her over? I¡¯ve been worried about your personality might be keeping you from finding a girl you like."

    Lu Mohai patted Xu Boyan¡¯s shoulder, nodding in satisfaction.

    Xu Boyan is indeed excellent. So much so that many people want to marry him, but none of them are driven by love.

    He worried that Xu Boyan¡¯s personality might make it difficult to meet a girl he¡¯d like. He was also worried that Xu Boyan might remain single forever.

    One should never settle for less. A love born out of settling will never bring happiness nor will a marriage.

    "Lu Uncle, you should worry about yourself."

    Xu Boyan looked at Lu Mohai, who was already in his forties, and not far from fifty, but still alone.

    Lu family¡¯s property is considerable, and the side branches of Lu family are watching like a tiger, only Lu Mohai remained from this branch. Lu Mohai was an only child, and his parents are deceased.

    "As for me, I¡¯m pretty happy by myself."

    Lu Mohai shook his head and said, his voice filled with bitterness. Why he was still alone after all these years, probably only he knew.

    The person he likes doesn¡¯t like him. He couldn¡¯t forget that girl. He hadn¡¯t met anyone that made his heart flutter since.

    He doesn¡¯t want to settle for less; being alone is rather nice.

    The two chatted idly, discussing many things, as they hadn¡¯t seen each other in a long time.

    "Have a grape."

    Lu Mohai pushed the grapes he picked in front of Xu Boyan, slowly opening his mouth to speak.

    "Uncle Lu, you didn¡¯t like grapes before."

    Xu Boyan looked at the translucent grapes in the basket, slightly stunned. S§×ar?h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Lu Mohai didn¡¯t like fruit; he wasn¡¯t interested in any fruit. He was surprised when he saw grapes in the yard when he first came in.

    Aside from grapes, there were also common fruits like strawberries, passion fruit, and longan in the yard. Nothing too rare.

    "I¡¯ve grown to like it."

    Lu Mohai hinted mysteriously, not explicitly explaining why.

    He didn¡¯t like fruit before. He slowly started to enjoy it as time passed.

    Listening to the conversation between Xu Boyan and Lu Mohai, Lu Qingyi felt somehow drained. She quietly left the yard, confident that Boyan would talk about any important issues.

    She didn¡¯t know why, but Lu Mohai seemed so familiar to her. It¡¯s as if she had seen him somewhere, but she just couldn¡¯t remember where.

    "Because of Ruan Qingyang, am I correct?"

    Xu Boyan picked a grape, peeled it, then asked softly.

    The grape was full of juice and tasted sweet.

    Ruan Qingyang?

    Lu Mohai was taken aback. He looked up in surprise at Xu Boyan. How did Xu Boyan know about Ruan Qingyang? Was this from Old Xu?

    It¡¯s strange. Xu Hang would not mention Ruan Qingyang out of the blue, especially after all these years.

    "How do you know her?"

    Ruan Qingyang disappeared twenty years ago, as if evaporated from the world. He searched for Ruan Qingyang for two full years, to no avail. He had no choice but to give up.

    She was the girl he liked, the only one that moved his heart. He tried hard to pursue Ruan Qingyang, and before he could get her approval, Ruan Qingyang disappeared.

    Because of his love for Ruan Qingyang, who was a workaholic, he continued to seek her out for work-related discussions time and time again.

    From her initial indifference to her direct gaze, he had spent a lot of effort.

    "Wen Wanyu."

    Xu Boyan didn¡¯t mention Lu Qingyi, he said the name Wen Wanyu instead.

    Lu Mohai, of course, was not unfamiliar with the name, Wen Wanyu. He stared at Xu Boyan, "Have you met them?"

    Them referring to Ruan Qingyang and Wen Wanyu.

    Ruan Qingyang and Wen Wanyu were best friends, besides work Ruan Qingyang spent most of her time with Wen Wanyu, they might be together now.

    Xu Boyan: "I only met Wen Wanyu."

    Ruan Qingyang has been dead for nearly twenty years. He didn¡¯t get a chance to meet her.

    "Are they not together anymore?"

    Lu Mohai lowered his gaze. He asked in a somewhat disappointed tone. His hand fell limply, bitter taste lingering in his heart.

    He remained single because Ruan Qingyang lingered in his heart and he couldn¡¯t forget her.

    He became a recluse because, without Ruan Qingyang, the world seemed quite dull. There was nothing beautiful about it. Staying at home was just fine.

    "Uncle Lu, didn¡¯t you know?"

    Xu Boyan asked.

    Ruan Qingyang was just a doctor. It would be incredibly easy for someone of Lu Mohai¡¯s standing to investigate a doctor. It made no sense for him not to know.

    Unless Ruan Qingyang was more than just a doctor.

    "She¡¯s such a proud person. It¡¯s understandable if she didn¡¯t fancy me. I just don¡¯t know what kind of person could catch her eye."

    Lu Mohai pulled out a cigarette from his pocket. As he was about to light it, he realized that he had left his lighter in his other coat pocket.

    He wondered if Ruan Qingyang was married now and what kind of person she married. Regardless, as long as Ruan Qingyang was happy, that would be the best.

    He asked Xu Boyan, "Do you have a lighter?"

    He didn¡¯t smoke often, but he would crave a cigarette when he was feeling upset. He tried to quit smoking because Ruan Qingyang didn¡¯t like the smell of cigarettes.

    "Sorry, I quit smoking."

    Xu Boyan casually replied. He promised Lu Qingyi they would quit smoking together and was determined to stick to it.

    "Of course, you¡¯ve changed since you got a girlfriend."

    Lu Mohai laughed, a relieved laughter. He was glad his nephew found happiness.

    "Uncle Lu, do you know about parthenogenesis?"

    Xu Boyan didn¡¯t tell Lu Mohai that Ruan Qingyan was no longer alive, he just asked.

    If Lu Mohai had some connection with Ruan Qingyang, he would naturally know about parthenogenesis.

    "Parthenogenesis? Boyan, do you believe in it?"

    Lu Mohai raised an eyebrow, looking at Xu Boyan amusingly.

    Could it be that his clever nephew also believed in such absurd things?

    "So Uncle Lu, do you believe it?"

    He was half in doubt, mainly interested in what Lu Mohai thought and what he knew about it.

    "No, I don¡¯t believe it."

    Lu Mohai picked up a grape from the basket, peeled it, and popped it into his mouth, shaking his head.

    Such absurdity, such a violation of common sense, Lu Mohai firmly believed they did not exist in this world.

    "But Ruan Qingyang proved it, there are documents to confirm this."

    Xu Boyan looked seriously into Lu Mohai¡¯s eyes and said each word clearly.

    Lu Mohai didn¡¯t know. He didn¡¯t believe in parthenogenesis. This surprised Xu Boyan.

    Lu Mohai was visibly shocked when he looked up at Xu Boyan.

 Chapter 353 Xu Boyan: Ruan Qingyang has a daughter_1

    Chapter 353: 353 Xu Boyan: Ruan Qingyang has a daughter_1Virgin birth.

    Ruan Qingyang had indeed considered exploring this for a while. She thought it was a groundbreaking field and spent a few months studying it, but to no avail.

    She produced a pile of documents, none of which got accepted. Unable to proceed further, she eventually gave up.

    He knew about it and made different excuses to accompany Ruan Qingyang in the lab.

    The final conclusion showed that virgin birth was impossible in this world. The only way to conceive a child was from the union of sperm and egg.

    "Do you have the documents?"

    Lu Mohai felt somewhat helpless. Those documents were probably just a part of the many discarded papers from Ruan Qingyang¡¯s research.

    Xu Boyan: "I heard they are with Doctor L."

    But it¡¯s just a rumor. The truth remains to be verified.

    "Virgin birth, it¡¯s impossible."

    Lu Mohai shook his head and said, feeling something odd about the situation.

    "Probably, all the elites in the medical field have failed to figure it out."

    Xu Boyan nodded and agreed.

    He used to disbelieve it, but that changed after he met Lu Qingyi.

    How did Lu Qingyi come about? Who is her father?

    These are the questions Xu Boyan wanted to investigate.

    "Didn¡¯t Qingyang come out to prove it?"

    Lu Mohai was slightly surprised. Ruan Qingyang would definitely refute such creation out of nothingness, she would surely prove it untrue.

    He hadn¡¯t paid attention to the outside world¡¯s chaos for many years. He focused only on his own matters, not wanting to bother about anything else.

    "Aunt Ruan is deceased."

    Having said this, Xu Boyan quietly watched Lu Mohai.

    Lu Mohai¡¯s pupils suddenly dilated, his gaze fixed on Xu Boyan. His expression swiftly changed from incredulity to sorrow.

    Ruan Qingyang is dead?

    Dead...

    How is that possible?

    Ruan Qingyang was only in her early forties, still young. How could she be dead?

    Ruan Qingyang had always been healthy, with little sickness. Even minor ailments like the flu or a cough were rare for her. How could she die at such a young age?

    Lu Mohai refused to acknowledge it, nor did he want to believe it.

    He thought Ruan Qingyang was avoiding him, he assumed she was either living a confident and happy single life, doing what she loved, or she had met a man she was compatible with, built a lovely family, and even had a child.

    In his imagination, Ruan Qingyang was either flamboyantly free or blissfully in love. If not, she was living a less than ideal life.

    But, Lu Mohai never once thought that Ruan Qingyang was gone for good.

    "What did you say? Say that again... "

    Lu Mohai shakily raised his hand and his voice trembled as he spoke.

    "Ruan Qingyang is deceased, the question of virgin birth cannot be verified."

    Xu Boyan repeated, his tone solemn, revealing a touch of sadness.

    That¡¯s the mother of the child, and he felt sorry for her.

    "She¡¯s dead... "

    Lu Mohai¡¯s arm dropped weakly by his side as he murmured.

    "When did this happen?"

    Again, Lu Mohai asked.

    Xu Boyan: "About twenty years ago."

    Lu Mohai stood as if he were frozen, his face etched with disbelief, his eyes no longer moving.

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    Ruan Qingyang had been dead for that long, and he hadn¡¯t known the slightest bit about it.

    He had searched for Ruan Qingyang for twenty years, fervently for two years, but it had all been in vain. No wonder, Ruan Qingyang had already been dead, so he had never managed to find her.

    Ruan Qingyang had died after she disappeared from Kyoto. Lu Mohai was sure of this because he had searched for her for twenty years, yet Ruan Qingyang hadn¡¯t been dead that long.

    Lu Mohai fell silent, his eyes filled with sadness. He didn¡¯t know what to say.

    "Uncle Lu, don¡¯t be too sad."

    Xu Boyan reached out and patted Lu Mohai¡¯s shoulder.

    "Qingyang was a beautiful and elegant girl, giving a sense of classical beauty. The first time I saw her, I was captivated by her. Those eyes of hers were really stunning."

    Recalling old times, Lu Mohai smiled slightly, a tender smile reserved only for Ruan Qingyang.

    "When I pursued her, she just gave me a cold ¡¯get lost.¡¯ It was quite a blow for my young and energetic self. So, I found various reasons and excuses to get close to her. She was a workaholic. I only managed to build a relationship with her through work-related matters, but it was still distant..."

    Lu Mohai slowly shared his past with Xu Boyan. These were things he seldom mentioned.

    The father of Xu Hang only knew a bit of it and had never really taken it upon himself to understand the specifics.

    "She was such a good girl..."

    Lu Mohai voiced a silent lament, his heart filled with desolation.

    Ruan Qingyang was gone. He had been looking forward to meeting her one day. But now they...

    Lu Mohai didn¡¯t go on.

    Xu Boyan kept quiet.

    "It¡¯s getting late, you should head back."

    Lu Mohai¡¯s earlier good mood was swept away. He slowly issued the eviction notice. His heart felt so uncomfortable that he had trouble breathing.

    Ruan Qingyang, Ruan Qingyang, Ruan Qingyang...

    He kept uttering this familiar name deep inside his heart, feeling a severe heartache.

    "Uncle Lu, she has a daughter."

    Slowly getting up, Xu Boyan walked towards the door, opened it, and just as he was about to exit, he turned to face Lu Mohai. Parting his lips slightly, he dropped the bombshell and left.

    A daughter?

    Lu Mohai was taken aback, struggling to comprehend who Xu Boyan was referring to in that moment.

    It took him a while to infer that Xu Boyan was referring to Ruan Qingyang.

    Ruan Qingyang had a daughter?

    Lu Mohai¡¯s eyes widened suddenly, and he swiftly followed Xu Boyan out, but Xu Boyan¡¯s car was already far away.

    "Master Xu just left."

    Seeing Lu Mohai, Uncle Lu sighed silently.

    Uncle Lu was the butler of the Lu family. Though named a butler, he was more like a close friend. He was well aware of Lu Mohai¡¯s past, knew about his frantic search for a girl, knew he had been waiting for that girl all along.

    So stubborn, even though he knew that girl would never come back to him.

    "He said, Qingyang has a daughter... "

    Lu Mohai rested his hand on the door and spoke slowly, his voice laden with heaviness.

    The child must be around nineteen by now, so whose child is Ruan Qingyang¡¯s?

    Her daughter, would she be as beautiful as she was, and have a similar personality?

    He thought of calling Xu Boyan to ask, but was afraid to find out who Ruan Qingyang¡¯s daughter was ¡ª the child of the woman he loved, he...

    It wasn¡¯t that he couldn¡¯t accept it, just that it hurt him deeply.

 Chapter 354 Pure Natural Vegetables_1

    Chapter 354: 354 Pure Natural Vegetables_1"Kid, I will help you find that file."

    Xu Boyan seriously promised Lu Qingyi. The file might be, as Lu Mohai said, sorted out, but actually of no use, being a piece of waste paper.

    "What file?"

    Xu Boyan didn¡¯t say a word when he came out, nor did she ask right away. So when Xu Boyan spoke, it came out of the blue for Lu Qingyi.

    Xu Boyan: "The file about asexual reproduction."

    If she gets the file and shows it to Lu Mohai, she will know whether or not this file has been experimented on by Ruan Qingyang, but right now, it¡¯s regarded as a "piece of scrap."

    Whether or not Lu Qingyi is a child born from asexual reproduction can be determined. Even if it¡¯s hard to believe, at least they have to find the evidence.

    "Why are you looking for the file?"

    A bit lost, Lu Qingyi looked at Xu Boyan and asked, quite puzzled.

    Because the file was in her hands.

    "Uncle Lu said..."

    Xu Boyan relayed to Lu Qingyi everything Lu Mohai had told him, gently rubbing her head, his movement extraordinarily tender.

    Lu Qingyi squinted her eyes, falling into deep thought. It seemed she had to make a trip back to the medical organization.

    "He doesn¡¯t know your mother is no longer around. He loved your mother very much."

    Stated Xu Boyan.

    Love can¡¯t be hidden. Xu Boyan could see clearly that Lu Mohai loved Ruan Qingyang very much.

    Lu Qingyi nodded: "Mmm."

    "Have you ever thought about what your father would be like?"

    Xu Boyan asked suddenly, the question seeming abrupt.

    If Lu Qingyi was not the child coming from asexual reproduction, then Lu Qingyi should have a father.

    "Never thought about it."

    Lu Qingyi lowered her gaze. She had never thought about this question, nor did she have the time to think about it. sea??h th§× Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Father...

    It didn¡¯t matter.

    If she truly had a father, then why did Ruan Qingyang keep that file by the bedside? Why couldn¡¯t she find any information about it?

    Ruan Qingyang was alone when she gave birth, so where was this so-called father?

    Xu Boyan also remained silent, the incident from those years remained a mystery.

    ¡ª¡ª

    Lu Qingyi went out early the next morning, leaving a note for Xu Boyan, then drove to Happy Hot Pot.

    She wanted to finish the scarf as soon as possible and give it to Xu Boyan.

    "Qingyi, have you seen Lu Mohai?"

    Wen Wanyu asked as Lu Qingyi walked in.

    Knowing Lu Qingyi¡¯s temper, she must have gone to see Lu Mohai, but it wasn¡¯t sure whether Lu Mohai had seen Lu Qingyi.

    Considering now, Lu Mohai seemed to be secluded from the world, almost never going out.

    Lu Qingyi: "I went."

    Wen Wanyu asked: "Did you see him?"

    Lu Qingyi really resembled Ruan Qingyang, and their characters were not much different either. Probably the biggest difference was that Lu Qingyi was more human than Ruan Qingyang.

    Lu Mohai must have been very surprised to see Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi shook her head: "I didn¡¯t go in."

    She was not interested in Lu Mohai, what interested her was whether Lu Mohai had any news about Ruan Qingyang.

    Unfortunately, Lu Mohai didn¡¯t even know that Ruan Qingyang was gone. He probably didn¡¯t know much else, either.

    Lu Qingyi told Wen Wanyu everything she had learned from Xu Boyan.

    Wen Wanyu frowned slightly, but she didn¡¯t say much more.

    "Lu Mohai loved Qingyang a lot."

    After a long while, Wen Wanyu lightly spoke. Her tone was especially serious.

    Lu Mohai loved Ruan Qingyang very much, many people knew that back then. Probably the only one who didn¡¯t know was Ruan Qingyang herself.

    Lu Qingyi kept her gaze down without saying anything. She knitted the scarf in her hand at a steady pace, neither too fast nor too slow.

    Seeing that Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t speak, neither did Wen Wanyu, busying herself with the scarf in her hand.

    The two sat in silence, each doing their own work.

    "I made a cup of honey water for you."

    The boss brought in two cups of honey water and put one in front of Wen Wanyu.

    "Qingyi, you should have a cup too."

    He then set the other cup in front of Lu Qingyi.

    Wen Wanyu liked to drink honey water, the boss would make a cup for her everyday, very much like how Xu Boyan would make warm milk for Lu Qingyi.

    "Thank you."

    Lu Qingyi nodded at the boss and took a light sip from the cup.

    It was sweet, a flavor she liked. She had a sweet tooth and also enjoyed spicy food.

    "Old Gu, please pack up the chili peppers in the yard for Qingyi to take home."

    Wen Wanyu asked the boss directly.

    Anything home-grown was better. The peppers in the yard were grown and sun-dried by herself. If Lu Qingyi liked spicy food, she could take some home.

    "Okay."

    The boss nodded and left.

    "Aunt Wen..."

    "I know you like spices. Home-grown is much better than store-bought."

    Wen Wanyu said gently as she patted Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand, her voice full of emotion.

    All the vegetables and some ingredients in their hot pot were grown by themselves, except for the meat, which they bought. Anything that could be grown, they would try.

    Being natural and without additives, it tasted better.

    "Anytime you want vegetables, just ask me. Don¡¯t go shop for it anymore. Home-grown tastes much better, with no hormones."

    Wen Wanyu said. On the west side of the yard, there were several acres of land for growing fruits and vegetables.

    It was reassuring to eat what she¡¯d grown herself. Apart from the hot pot shop, they didn¡¯t have much else to do, just occasional weeding.

    "I understand, Aunt Wen."

    Lu Qingyi nodded.

    "Are there vegetable plots here?"

    Lu Qingyi had come straight to see Wen Wanyu and had not wandered around the yard, which was quite big.

    "Sure, it¡¯s actually pretty nice to be a farmer."

    Wen Wanyu hinted with a slight smile.

    Wen Wanyu had always thought that being a farmer was an honorable profession, if only it weren¡¯t so labor-intensive.

    She had been accustomed to a luxurious life since childhood. Even though she had left home nearly twenty years ago, she couldn¡¯t endure the hardship of being a real farmer.

    All she could do was what she could to maintain a small scale, self-sufficient life.

    "All the food we have comes from farmers¡¯ hard work. Although they may seem a little crude and aren¡¯t very wealthy, they benefit many people."

    Lu Qingyi said seriously, pausing after each word.

    Being a farmer is a glorious profession, yet in many people¡¯s eyes, a farmer is a dirty existence.

 Chapter 355 Gu Yansi goes to Hardwick Academy for medical studies_1

    Chapter 355: 355 Gu Yansi goes to Hardwick Academy for medical studies_1Especially those who grew up with wealth and privilege, their gazes often neglect to acknowledge the peasantry.

    "This place really is a paradise hidden from the world."

    Lu Qingyi said softly, the corner of her mouth curling ever so slightly into a smile.

    Ever since she met Wen Wanyu and the Gu¡¯s, she had a sense that there was more to their identities than met the eye, but never pinned them down.

    She knew they lived here, but she didn¡¯t expect utter paradise to exist behind a somewhat worn-down facade.

    The seemingly not-so-affluent couple revealed themselves to be secret magnates; everything in their courtyard held extraordinary value.

    This was because they were all antiques, and antiques tend to come with a hefty price tag.

    Wen Wanyu: "Not necessarily."

    "Qingyi, you may want to see Lu Mohai."

    It was already getting late; more than half of Lu Qingyi¡¯s scarf was completed. As she was about to get up and leave, Wen Wanyu stopped her.

    Her voice was especially gentle.

    Wen Wanyu wasn¡¯t trying to imply anything in particular, she had just thought that since Lu Mohai had helped Ruan Qingyang so much in the past, Lu Qingyi should visit Lu Mohai.

    To give Lu Mohai something to look forward to.

    For the past twenty years, Ruan Qingyang had served as Lu Mohai¡¯s spiritual pillar. He had always been preoccupied with her, regardless of where she was or how she was doing.

    Now that Lu Mohai has heard that Ruan Qingyang is no more, Wen Wanyu doesn¡¯t know what state of mind he¡¯s in. Whether he¡¯s completely devastated or acting as if nothing has happened.

    "He¡¯s at Lu Mansion." S~ea??h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s footsteps paused and she turned her head back to say a single sentence.

    From her words, it can be inferred that she didn¡¯t see the need - whether she saw him or not didn¡¯t matter much to her. She even felt that there was no necessity for her to meet Lu Mohai.

    "As you wish."

    Wen Wanyu didn¡¯t feel it was her place to say more.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s thoughts couldn¡¯t be constrained by her.

    "Aunt Wen, Gu Yansi is now studying medicine."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand rested on the door handle, she gently pulled the door open, then turned her head to look back at Wen Wanyu.

    The matter of Gu Yansi studying medicine was something neither Wen Wanyu nor Gu¡¯s knew about; it was all done in secret.

    Gu Yansi didn¡¯t dare tell his mother for fear she wouldn¡¯t take the shock well, and Lu Qingyi never mentioned it to Wen Wanyu either.

    The truth can only be covered up for so long. Wen Wanyu was bound to find out eventually, and would likely have a fierce reaction. So, it might be more prudent to come clean now.

    "He... is learning... medicine?"

    Wen Wanyu paused, looking at Lu Qingyi with an uncertain expression.

    Beijing University does not offer a degree in medicine, and Gu Yansi¡¯s computer studies don¡¯t have anything to do with medicine either. Moreover, Gu Yansi is already a sophomore.

    Wen Wanyu cannot wrap her head around how Gu Yansi has started studying medicine?

    "Yes, he¡¯s been studying for quite a while now, he didn¡¯t dare to tell you."

    Lu Qingyi nodded in confirmation.

    "He¡¯s a sophomore now, and at Beijing University."

    Wen Wanyu lightly furrowed her brows.

    She doesn¡¯t have any opinions on what Gu Yansi decides to study now. Before, she used to worry that Gu Yansi would follow in his mother¡¯s footsteps.

    Her worry now lies with Lu Qingyi, who is the true daughter of Ruan Qingyang.

    "He has been studying medicine at Hardwick Academy on weekends."

    Lu Qingyi nodded as a sign of understanding and explained to Wen Wanyu.

    Hardwick Academy?

    Wen Wanyu looked up at Lu Qingyi in disbelief, questioning whether or not she had heard wrong.

    Lu Qingyi mentioned Hardwick Academy, but what exactly is it? Is it a place one can simply choose to go?

    At the time, Gu Yansi didn¡¯t manage to get into Hardwick Academy because he was a few points short and hence went to Beijing University. How could a university that denied him an opportunity for being a few points short now offer classes to him on the weekend?

    This made no sense.

    "Qingyi, this isn¡¯t a good joke."

    Wen Wanyu shook her head gently.

    "Gu Yansi is studying medicine at Hardwick Academy. He goes there on weekends and he¡¯s learning quite well."

    Lu Qingyi repeated, and added more details; every word from her was the truth.

    "Hardwick Academy has never made exceptions before."

    Wen Wanyu shook her head, she was a former student of Hardwick Academy, as was Ruan Qingyang.

    She knew very well that Hardwick Academy didn¡¯t have any such provision and it seemed implausible they would introduce something of this nature in the future.

    "Now it does."

    Lu Qingyi leaned against the door, her lips curling into a nonchalant smile.

    Hardwick Academy might not have had this provision before, but now it does.

    Wen Wanyu: "When did this happen?"

    She wasn¡¯t aware of it.

    Lu Qingyi: "About half a month ago."

    Right, from the moment Gu Yansi entered the university, it was formally established. He was the first and likely the last to do so.

    Wen Wanyu was taken aback: "Who changed it?"

    If Hardwick Academy¡¯s regulations were to be changed, many people would know about it. It¡¯s simply not possible for there to be no buzz about it.

    "Lun Boyan."

    Lu Qingyi quietly uttered one name.

    The unsuspecting Lun Boyan suddenly sneezed hard, rubbing his nose, he wondered, "Who is cursing me?"

    The poor guy was unknowingly drawn into the conversation by Lu Qingyi.

    Indeed, he was completely innocent.

    "There were no rumors."

    Wen Wanyu gently shook her head, any slight change in the prestigious institutions would make it into the grapevine. Lun Boyan implementing such a rule, there¡¯s no way it would not have created any noise.

    "This is the first and probably the last time."

    Lu Qingyi remarked seriously.

    Hardwick Academy had no precedent for this, if it weren¡¯t for the fact that Lun Boyan wanted to give her some face ¨C or rather, he dared not offend her, a god of wealth ¨C Gu Yansi¡¯s exception would likely never have been made.

    Helping Gu Yansi was initially just because he looked extraordinarily similar to Lu Jiahao.

    Wen Wanyu: "..."

    What¡¯s all this about the first and last time? Wen Wanyu was utterly confused.

    "Aunt Wen, you can ask Gu Yansi about this later. I have to go now. I¡¯ll finish knitting the scarf tomorrow."

    After saying this, Lu Qingyi closed the door behind her and vanished from Wen Wanyu¡¯s sight.

    Going to Hardwick Academy to study medicine?

    During the weekend?

    This idea seemed utterly absurd.

    Gu Yansi was a student of Beijing University, not Hardwick Academy.

    If Lu Qingyi had just said that Gu Yansi was going to a School of Medicine to study, she would have believed it. But Lu Qingyi said he was going to Hardwick Academy, a thing she found hard to believe.

    Hardwick Academy was better than Beijing University, and a typical medical school was worse than Beijing University. This was the difference. Students of Beijing University couldn¡¯t even get admitted to Hardwick Academy in the first place, so how can Gu Yansi suddenly start taking classes there just because he wants to study medicine?

    "Old Gu, is Yansi coming home this weekend?"

    Wen Wanyu opened the door to her house, Gu¡¯s was weeding outside, she asked him.

    Gu Yansi now knows his identity, but he has no intention of acknowledging his birth parents.

    On the contrary, the tension between him and Wen Wanyu over not being allowed to study medicine has starting to ease.

 Chapter 356: I want to go back to school_1

    Chapter 356: I want to go back to school_1There¡¯s no longer any barrier between mother and son, and Gu Yansi now diligently returns home to lend a hand.

    "Right, what¡¯s up?"

    Mr. Gu stopped his work and looked at Wen Wanyu in confusion, feeling that something was off about her.

    Gu Yansi now comes home every weekend when he¡¯s free, and sometimes when he¡¯s busy, he just comes home for a meal.

    After the truth about his origins was unveiled, that¡¯s how it has always been.

    "Qingyi said Yansi is studying medicine at Hardwick Academy."

    Wen Wanyu said.

    Both she and Ruan Qingyang, as well as Mr. Gu, graduated from Hardwick. Mr. Gu still maintains contact with the school.

    In fact, she normally does not mention Hardwick, or any places related to Ruan Qingyang otherwise she would be reminded of him.

    Ruan Qingyang entered Hardwick with the top score and was an exceptional student at the school. Her main field of study was medicine, but she also pursued a lot of other specialties.

    Her learning ability was strong; she excelled in multiple specialties. It seemed as if to Ruan Qingyang, there was only first place. She always scored the highest every time.

    Despite studying so many things at the same time, she still managed to achieve top scores in all of them. That was truly impressive.

    "She¡¯s joking with you, right?"

    Mr. Gu was slightly taken aback and said to Wen Wanyu. The threshold for Hardwick is not easily crossed.

    "Qingyi, like Qingyang, doesn¡¯t joke around. They take their words seriously."

    Wen Wanyu shook her head slightly. Lu Qingyi¡¯s temperament was very similar to Ruan Qingyang¡¯s.

    She understood Ruan Qingyang, so she also understood Lu Qingyi.

    "I¡¯ll call Yansi."

    Gu Yansi pondered for a moment, was about to take out his phone to make a call, but was stopped by Wen Wanyu.

    "No need to call. Wait until he¡¯s back home and then ask him."

    Wen Wanyu shook her head at Mr. Gu. It would be better to ask him face-to-face about certain things.

    ¡ª¡ª

    Lu Qingyi left her phone at home when she went out. Xu Boyan had been waiting for her at the apartment for a day.

    By the time Lu Qingyi returned to the apartment, it was already dark. The living room was brightly lit with Xu Boyan sitting on the couch, one leg bent, holding a folder in his hand.

    A cup of steaming coffee was placed on the table. The TV was off, and the living room seemed exceptionally quiet.

    "Xu Boyan."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s movements are light. She walked in barefoot, smiling at Xu Boyan.

    "Where have you been?"

    Xu Boyan looked at Lu Qingyi, his brows slightly furrowed, an unhappy expression on his face.

    Leaving the house without her phone really agitated him. Despite knowing that Lu Qingyi was capable and wouldn¡¯t be in danger, it still worried him.

    "I went to Aunt Wen¡¯s."

    Lu Qingyi sat next to Xu Boyan and answered truthfully.

    "You don¡¯t even know to wear shoes."

    Xu Boyan¡¯s gaze lowered to Lu Qingyi¡¯s bare feet, his brows furrowed even more deeply.

    It was autumn now and the weather was gradually getting colder. Yet Lu Qingyi was still barefoot, not caring for herself at all.

    Lu Qingyi smiled at Xu Boyan: "I forgot."

    "You really don¡¯t know how to take care of yourself."

    Xu Boyan held Lu Qingyi¡¯s feet with his hands, then placed them onto the couch. His tone was a mixture of reproach and doting.

    "Remember to bring your phone when you go out. I worry, okay?"

    Xu Boyan gently rubbed Lu Qingyi¡¯s head, his voice was exceptionally gentle.

    Lu Qingyi nodded like a chick pecking at rice.

    Xu Boyan: "Are you hungry?" S§×arch* The ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "I¡¯ve already eaten outside with Li Xiyi."

    Lu Qingyi shook her head. She originally planned to go straight back home, but she ran into Li Xiyi on the road, and the two went to have a meal together.

    "Oh, by the way, I have class tomorrow, and from now on, I¡¯ll probably go to class on time."

    Before Xu Boyan could speak, Lu Qingyi spoke again.

    She needed to get busy with some things. The medical school¡¯s lab could help her, she didn¡¯t want to return to the medical organization right now.

    Many people were eyeing her now, returning was not a clever idea. The medical school lab¡¯s equipment was also excellent, it was necessary for her to utilize it for some time.

    "Why the sudden thought of attending class?"

    Xu Boyan looked at Lu Qingyi, a bit puzzled. She¡¯s not a fan of school, and she doesn¡¯t like to go to class.

    "Since I¡¯ve decided to pursue it, I should finish it."

    Lu Qingyi said.

    Hanging around with the quota was indeed not a good idea. Not attending classes was equivalent to not studying at the university.

    She had been very busy before and had no way to experience college life. Now, she was too lazy to attend classes and still hadn¡¯t experienced the richness and diversity of college life.

    "Okay, remember to relax and don¡¯t overwork yourself."

    Xu Boyan didn¡¯t object; he slightly rubbed Lu Qingyi¡¯s head.

    There are many things pressing down on her as a ¡¯kid.¡¯ Even if Lu Qingyi doesn¡¯t speak of it, he knew that she couldn¡¯t be idle every day.

    "Xu Boyan, I feel I¡¯m like Daji"

    Lu Qingyi suddenly looked at Xu Boyan seriously and spoke with absolute seriousness.

    "How could it be possible? You are overthinking it."

    Xu Boyan chuckled lightly, pinching Lu Qingyi¡¯s cheek.

    Su Daji, a femme fatale who could also be described as a calamity to the state and its people.

    "You don¡¯t work now, you¡¯re always with me."

    Lu Qingyi looked at Xu Boyan seriously and said.

    Indeed, Xu Boyan used to be a workaholic, always working on weekdays. But now, it seemed like he didn¡¯t work that much.

    He would spare time every day to accompany her, cook for her, and cater to her mood...

    There was a lot, too much for Lu Qingyi to count. In short, Xu Boyan treated her exceptionally well.

    "My money is enough to take care of you."

    Xu Boyan gently rubbed Lu Qingyi¡¯s head, his voice was particularly serious.

    Money, he didn¡¯t even know how much he had, but it was enough to support a person like Lu Qingyi.

    "Taking care of me is very expensive."

    Lu Qingyi looked up at Xu Boyan, her lips curled up slightly.

    In some aspects, she spent a lot. Tens of millions or even hundreds of millions were spent.

    Xu Boyan: "Hmm?"

    "I want to plant some gardenias on the mountain to the west."

    Lu Qingyi made a suggestion. She was greatly inspired by Wen Wanyu¡¯s courtyard and had a sudden idea.

    "Whatever you want to do, you can do it."

    Xu Boyan agreed unconditionally. The mountain to the west was originally bought by Lu Qingyi, so it must be whatever Lu Qingyi wanted to do.

    Even if it wasn¡¯t bought by Lu Qingyi, she could do whatever she wanted.

 Chapter 357 knitted scarves are ready_1

    Chapter 357: 357 knitted scarves are ready_1On the second day, Lu Qingyi first went to Wen Wanyu to finish the remaining scarf, and then went to the medical school in the afternoon.

    She put the finished scarf into a boutique bag. The scarf looks a bit ugly, so Lu Qingyi took a deep breath.

    Well, let it go.

    "Great."

    Wen Wanyu comforted Lu Qingyi for a few words. After all, it was her first time knitting. Besides, it didn¡¯t look too bad and wasn¡¯t too ugly.

    "Qingyi, why are you always so timely?"

    Li Xianya was slightly surprised when she saw Lu Qingyi.

    The medical school¡¯s party is in a week. Each class needs to perform a program. They just selected the program and were preparing to rehearse when Lu Qingyi appeared.

    Lu Qingyi: "Huh?"

    "Are you interested?"

    Li Xianya, who was in charge of the program, put the script in front of Lu Qingyi and asked, with a smile on her face.

    Their class planned to perform a comedy because there are no particularly talented people in the class. They can only do some three-legged cat tricks, so it¡¯s better not to shame themselves on stage.

    They eliminated previous performances like dancing and singing and changed them to the current comedy.

    "Not interested."

    Lu Qingyi lazily raised her eyelids, her tone was also lazy.

    She was not interested in anything. One word "lazy".

    "Qingyi, look at me."

    Li Xianya pointed at herself and told Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi raised her eyes in confusion and looked at Li Xianya, a question mark appeared in her mind.

    What to look at?

    "Look at my eager and expectant little eyes, just choose one, any is fine. Do you want to choose the lead role or the supporting role? You can choose as you like."

    Li Xianya blinked at Lu Qingyi with a serious face.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s look would earn them extra points. She really wanted Lu Qingyi to participate.

    She thought that the female lead of the drama would fit Lu Qingyi very well. The character was supposed to be beautiful and cool, just like it was tailor-made for Lu Qingyi.

    But if Lu Qingyi did not participate, it would be really, really a pity.

    "Any is fine?"

    Lu Qingyi was annoyed by Li Xianya. She rubbed her temple and looked at Li Xianya with a smile.

    "Yes yes yes."

    Li Xianya nodded like a chicken pecking at rice, looking very serious and hopeful.

    The heroine was tailor-made for Lu Qingyi. Regardless of how lazy Lu Qingyi was, she would definitely choose the female lead. If she chose the female lead, she wouldn¡¯t need to polish her acting skills at all and could act as herself.

    "This one."

    Lu Qingyi flipped through the script and pointed to a name. Li Xianya looked up with an expectant face.

    Li Xianya: "..."

    How could she forget this?

    This character only has one line and then walks off the stage, which is the most relaxed role in the script and perfectly fits Lu Qingyi¡¯s lazy attitude.

    Why had she been ignoring this role for so long? She had been hoping that Lu Qingyi would choose the female lead.

    After all, no one in the class can play this role. This party is not casual at all, all shows are arranged by the school and selected from the school¡¯s program list for rehearsals.

    It was the same for this comedy script because all the others had been chosen, leaving only this unpopular script.

    Would anyone really want to play the other talents, this would really be troublesome.

    "Qingyi, I think this is suitable for you."

    Li Xianya pointed to the female lead and spoke to Qingyi, very serious and very eager for Qingyi to choose it.

    "Tired."

    Lu Qingyi threw a glance, yawned, and said.

    The lead role had the most lines, the most movements and was truly exhausting. Although she could remember the lines at one glance, she was too lazy to say them.

    Li Xianya: "..."

    Too lazy to...

    Li Xianya was now really curious about how such a lazy person like Lu Qingyi could be so powerful. This was really a thought-provoking issue.

    "I can¡¯t find anyone else suitable besides you."

    "This role is very similar to your character, you can act as yourself."

    "Please, there is really no one else in the class."

    "In fact, they don¡¯t want to act. If you go, they will also sign up actively."

    "Qingyi..."

    Li Xianya started to coax Lu Qingyi, looking pitiful.

    With Lu Qingyi¡¯s looks, if Lu Qingyi participated, the boys in the class would definitely sign up enthusiastically.

    Lu Qingyi was aloof, but this would be a chance to interact closely with her, and believed that many male classmates would have this idea.

    "No."

    Lu Qingyi rejected it coldly, she was very busy and didn¡¯t have time for these rehearsals.

    Li Xianya: "..."

    She was really not giving her any room to back out. This was very in line with Lu Qingyi¡¯s character.

    Li Xianya asked, "What are you good at, Qingyi?"

    Lu Qingyi: "Many things." S§×ar?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    She knows a little about many things.

    "How about these? The uncircled ones."

    Li Xianya put the program list in front of Lu Qingyi, smiling at Lu Qingyi.

    There must be a lot of talent that Lu Qingyi has, but it doesn¡¯t matter if she doesn¡¯t have it, just her presence on stage would be the highlight.

    Lu Qingyi raised her eyebrow: "I go?"

    "Hehe, I hope you can participate."

    Li Xianya scratched her head embarrassingly, looking a little embarrassed.

    If Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t want to, she didn¡¯t dare to force her. She just hoped Lu Qingyi could join.

    "Sister Qing, I thought I saw the wrong person, but you really came to school."

    Jiang Yumeng suddenly rushed in, giving Lu Qingyi a big hug on her arrival.

    She had just passed the classroom of the Chinese Medicine Department. She thought she had made a mistake, but it turned out to actually be Lu Qingyi.

    Jiang Yumeng had always been in touch with Lu Qingyi on WeChat, but they hadn¡¯t seen each other for a long time. Jiang Yumeng continued to study diligently.

    "You¡¯ve lost weight."

    Lu Qingyi pushed away Jiang Yumeng¡¯s hand, gently pinched her face and said.

    "Sister Qing, you¡¯ve also lost weight."

    Jiang Yumeng looked at Lu Qingyi, shrugged her shoulders and said.

    Lu Qingyi has a boyfriend like Xu Boyan, but surprisingly she didn¡¯t gain weight, instead, she lost weight.

    "Huh, sister Qing, are you participating in the party?"

    Jiang Yumeng saw the program list on the table, her eyes lit up. If Lu Qingyi participated, basically no one else would matter.

    Surely the most dazzling person in the entire venue must be Lu Qingyi.

    "The program list is mine. I hope sister Qing participates."

    Li Xianya picked up the program sheet and smiled at Lu Qingyi as she said this.

    After all, Lu Qingyi hasn¡¯t agreed yet.

    "Ah, sister Qing, are you not interested?"

    Jiang Yumeng winked at Lu Qingyi and asked.

 Chapter 358 Lu Qingyi: Tired_1

    Chapter 358: 358 Lu Qingyi: Tired_1"No."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s tone was particularly casual.

    "Qingyi feels tired."

    Li Xianya added and then shrugged helplessly.

    "Playing the piano shouldn¡¯t be tiring."

    Jiang Yumeng looked at Lu Qingyi and said, blinking her eyes.

    Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t need to practice piano either. She just went on stage and it was all over in a few minutes. It wouldn¡¯t be too tiring.

    "My fingers are tired."

    Lu Qingyi languidly raised her eyelids and looked at Jiang Yumeng. Her casual tone was unexpectedly serious.

    Indeed, playing the piano did require moving fingers, which could be pretty tiring.

    Jiang Yumeng: "..."

    Li Xianya: "..."

    Really lazy.

    "Qingyi, you didn¡¯t used to be like this."

    Jiang Yumeng looked at Lu Qingyi, blinking her eyes as she said this.

    Lu Qingyi indeed was not like this before. Although she was lazy, she didn¡¯t get tired just from moving her fingers.

    The Lu Qingyi now...

    Jiang Yumeng watched Lu Qingyi with a probing gaze, not blinking.

    Lu Qingyi raised her eyebrows: "How did I used to be?"

    She had always been lazy. Lu Qingyi was very clear about this. If she could avoid doing something, she wouldn¡¯t do it. Sometimes, even moving her fingers could be tiring.

    "Sure enough, having a boyfriend changes a person."

    Jiang Yumeng reached a conclusion and looked at Lu Qingyi with a bit of envy.

    Ah, when would it be her turn to taste the sweetness of love? Lu Qingyi was becoming increasingly lazy after dating Xu Boyan.

    "Qingyi, why don¡¯t you go play the piano? It¡¯s been a long time since we heard you play."

    Jiang Yumeng walked over, took Lu Qingyi¡¯s arm, shook it gently, and said in a coquettish tone.

    Lu Qingyi was the best pianist in June. If she went up to play a song, the whole medical school would be thrilled.

    Lu Qingyi was really low-key, even though she had so many hidden identities. She never spoke about them, and they only found out by investigating on their own.

    Lu Qingyi: "It¡¯s a hassle."

    After playing, it would indeed bring a lot of trouble. She didn¡¯t want so much hassle. It¡¯s good to be quiet and relaxed.

    "Right, Qingyi, nobody in our class has any talent. Why don¡¯t you just go and play a piano piece? No problem even if it¡¯s not good."

    Li Xiyi looked at Lu Qingyi with a sense of expectation.

    None of the people in the class wanted to go on stage, saying they had no talent. However, someone must go up from the class.

    If it¡¯s not possible, they can only perform this skit reluctantly.

    "Qingyi, just go."

    "Qingyi, they say you are a work of art even when you are sitting still. It doesn¡¯t matter if your playing is not good."

    "Qingyi, please, please."

    "Qingyi, you wouldn¡¯t stand by and watch us die, would you?"

    "Qingyi, please save us."

    "Qingyi..."

    The people in the classroom all started pleading. They did not want to perform a skit, and they had no experience.

    If they couldn¡¯t find another program for the class, they would have to cast people according to this script.

    "It¡¯s noisy."

    Lu Qingyi rubbed her temples and lightly wrinkled her eyebrows. It was very noisy.

    "Qingyi, it¡¯s just a matter of moving your fingers."

    Jiang Yumeng looked at Lu Qingyi and laughed, biting her lower lip slightly.

    For Lu Qingyi, playing the piano was just moving her fingers. It wasn¡¯t difficult, just like playing with something fun.

    "Okay."

    Lu Qingyi reluctantly agreed.

    Really noisy. She would play piano to keep them quiet.

    Li Xianya¡¯s face was full of excitement. She was thrilled.

    "Wow, Qingyi, I shall remember your kindness forever."

    "Qingyi, you¡¯re such a good person." S§×arch* The novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "Qingyi, what piece are you preparing to play?"

    "Qingyi, my family has a very good piano at home. Do you want me to send it over for you to practice?"

    "Qingyi, I can help with your outfit."

    "Qingyi..."

    Everyone from the medical department was ecstatic, each chattering excitedly.

    The performance certainly required a piano to practice on, and someone offered to provide a piano to Lu Qingyi; the performance required costumes, and someone offered to provide costumes for Lu Qingyi; the performance required makeup, and someone offered to provide a makeup artist for Lu Qingyi...

    "Stop talking, shush."

    Lu Qingyi put a finger to her lips, making a gesture for quiet, and then slowly leaned down on the table.

    Jiang Yumeng: "..."

    Li Xianya: "..."

    The others in the classroom: "..."

    Well, Lu Qingyi was definitely Lu Qingyi, after all. Others came to the school to study, while she came to sleep.

    Did she perchance find sleeping on the classroom desk more comfortable? Or shouldn¡¯t it be more comfortable sleeping in bed?

    "A top student, oh no, a superlative student, is indeed different."

    Jiang Yumeng took a glance at Lu Qingyi who was sleeping on the desk, and sighed lightly. There was a hint of envy in her tone.

    She had never seen Lu Qingyi work hard. She didn¡¯t know if Lu Qingyi had ever worked hard secretly. All she saw was Lu Qingyi sleeping all day at school and then going home after school.

    She spent the entire day sleeping, never studying, and didn¡¯t even have a textbook on her desk. Yet, Lu Qingyi could always get first place in the exams.

    Whenever she wanted.

    And Lu Qingyi was really good at controlling her score. If she said she would get a certain score, she would get that exact score. Never more, never less. It was as if she already knew the answers.

    "Was she like this in high school too?"

    Li Xianya knew that Jiang Yumeng had been Lu Qingyi¡¯s high school classmate. She slowly turned to look at Jiang Yumeng and asked.

    Lu Qingyi basically didn¡¯t come to school. When she did, she slept. She didn¡¯t listen to a single class.

    But Lu Qingyi did indeed come in first in the last exam, and even explained problems to her classmates. She was very impressive.

    "Always sleeping, but the mock exam was always perfect, always ranked first."

    Jiang Yumeng slowly raised the corners of her mouth, looking at Lu Qingyi with a face full of admiration.

    A person who always slept and didn¡¯t study yet had such good grades was indeed hard for many people to accept, but they had no choice.

    Jiang Yumeng admired her. She thought Lu Qingyi was amazing.

    They were of similar age, so why were some people so much better?

    Li Xianya felt a flock of crows flying across her mind: "!!!"

    A perfect score on the mock exam?

    What kind of concept was that?

    The difficulty of mock exams was generally higher than the college entrance exam. It was unbelievable that Lu Qingyi could get a perfect score.

    No, if her mock exam could get a perfect score, why were her grades not high in the college entrance exam? This score was already high for many people, but it wasn¡¯t high for someone entering medical school.

    Lu Qingyi barely made it in.

    "Qingyi deliberately lowered her college entrance exam score."

    Jiang Yumeng looked at Li Xianya¡¯s puzzled eyes and began to explain. If Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t deliberately score low, then the college entrance exam champion would have been hers.

 Chapter 359 Lu Qingyi is very powerful_1

    Chapter 359: 359 Lu Qingyi is very powerful_1Li Xianya was still a bit puzzled, not quite understanding what Jiang Yumeng meant.

    Kept her score down?

    Was it the same ¡¯keeping her score down¡¯ as she thought?

    "When Qingyi had just finished her college entrance examination, she predicted that she would score 655 points, and sure enough, she scored exactly that, not a point more or less."

    Jiang Yumeng explained that Lu Qingyi does have this capability. Scoring full marks is just a walk in the park for her if she wished to do so.

    It¡¯s just that she didn¡¯t want to score that high.

    Lu Qingyi knew the answer to every question like the back of her hand, including knowing exactly how to score for the essay section.

    Li Xianya: "..."

    She pulled the corner of her lips slightly, doubting if she had heard it wrong. Could someone possibly predict their scores so accurately?

    "Strange, isn¡¯t it? I too find it very odd. Qingyi always says she doesn¡¯t want to go to Hardrick."

    Jiang Yumeng let out a small sigh, shaking her head helplessly.

    She didn¡¯t quite understand Lu Qingyi¡¯s thinking.

    Li Xianya looked up at Lu Qingyi¡¯s head, letting out a long sigh while the corner of her mouth twitched slightly.

    No way, the famous Professor Lu from Hardrick couldn¡¯t possibly enroll as a student there.

    If Lu Qingyi was to join Hardrick, could she still be a low-key student who could play hooky? No, she could only be a professor.

    Thus lies the difference between Lu Qingyi going to Hardrick and joining medical school. In the medical school, no one would know that she¡¯s the famous Professor Lu from Hardrick, while at Hardrick, many students would recognize her.

    Although Lu Qingyi is the most famous professor at Hardrick and a remarkable figure, Li Xianya was still astounded when she heard Jiang Yumeng talk about her deliberately keeping her score down.

    It was rare for anyone to predict their scores so precisely, even for a distinguished professor.

    "So, you didn¡¯t know?"

    Li Xianya looked at Jiang Yumeng with puzzlement, her eyebrows raised in question.

    The fact that Lu Qingyi is Hardrick¡¯s most famous professor.

    Jiang Yumeng seemed to get along well with Lu Qingyi. She should know, right?

    "Oh, what am I supposed to know?"

    Jiang Yumeng blinked in confusion at Li Xianya.

    What was she supposed to know?

    Jiang Yumeng: "Qingyi said she¡¯s been to university."

    Lu Qingyi had indeed said so, but she never mentioned which university she went to.

    She was willing to believe, yet there was a slight doubt.

    Li Xianya: "..."

    Of course, the famous Professor Lu from Hardrick has been to university. How can one be a professor without having attended university? That¡¯s common sense.

    "Qingyi is sound asleep, so let¡¯s take our conversation outside. I really like you."

    Jiang Yumeng gave Li Xianya a smile, her tone warm and friendly.

    She quite liked Li Xianya¡¯s character, perhaps because of some instantaneous connection.

    Li Xianya asked, "How long have you known Qingyi?"

    "Not very long, we only met in the third year of high school. She¡¯s amazing. It feels like she knows everything."

    When talking about Lu Qingyi, Jiang Yumeng¡¯s eyes sparkled. Without Lu Qingyi, she couldn¡¯t have gone to Hardrick, let alone college.

    She had a good academic foundation in her early school years, but later she stopped studying and became unfamiliar with a lot of things. It was Lu Qingyi¡¯s appearance that changed everything for her.

    Her grades were nowhere near good enough to get into medical school. Lu Qingyi helped her get a certificate of merit as a Triple-A student, which ensured her smooth entrance into Hardrick.

    In a way, her current life was bestowed upon her by Lu Qingyi. Lu Qingyi was her goddess, the person she looked up to the most.

    Li Xianya nodded: "She really is amazing."

    "Qingyi tends to be aloof and isn¡¯t fond of socialising, try to be understanding of her nature and interact with her more."

    Jiang Yumeng bit her lip and spoke softly.

    If Lu Qingyi were a bit friendlier, she would certainly have a lot of friends. Unfortunately, her coldness prevented many people from approaching her.

    Jiang Yumeng was aware that Lu Qingyi had a somewhat reclusive nature, reluctant to make friends and preferring solitude.

    Jiang Yumeng still hoped that Lu Qingyi could have friends by her side. Having someone¡¯s company would prevent loneliness.

    Now that they were majoring in different fields, it was hard to spend time together. She could no longer cling to Lu Qingyi, but she wanted Lu Qingyi to have company.

    "I like her personality."

    Li Xianya simply bypassed Jiang Yumeng¡¯s comments. With a slight smile, she said,

    Be understanding towards Lu Qingyi?

    That phrase wasn¡¯t used right. It should be Lu Qingyi being understanding towards her. Compared to her, she¡¯s too noisy, but it¡¯s good that the peace-loving Lu Qingyi never spoke to her harshly.

    "Haha, I have class later, I must go now."

    Jiang Yumeng glanced at her wristwatch and said apologetically.

    She had class later.

    Li Xianya nodded and said, "Okay, take care."

    She felt a certain camaraderie with Jiang Yumeng, perhaps because they both liked Lu Qingyi.

    When Li Xianya returned to the classroom, Lu Qingyi was asleep at her desk.

    "When did she get here?"

    Ren Changming had just returned from outside and was surprised to see Lu Qingyi sleeping on the desk. He looked at her in astonishment.

    Li Xianya: "Quite some time ago."

    "Did you round up enough people for the skit?"

    Ren Changming quickly moved past the topic of Lu Qingyi. There was probably nothing else worth enquiring about.

    Lu Qingyi had a boyfriend, and they were about to get married.

    "We won¡¯t perform the skit, many in the class aren¡¯t willing."

    Li Xianya shook her head. Although medical school isn¡¯t on par with Beijing University or Hardrick, it¡¯s still a top-notch institution. Most of its students are high-achievers.

    Anyone scoring above 650 is exceptional.

    Being focused solely on academics and lacking talents in other areas is quite normal.

    "You want to withdraw from the contest?"

    Ren Changming paused for a moment, then looked at Li Xianya.

    Withdrawing would be embarrassing. This is only a small evening party, withdrawing would be quite shameful.

    "No, she will play the piano."

    Li Xianya shook her head.

    Withdraw?

    No way.

    If it weren¡¯t for Lu Qingyi, she would have made the class participate in the skit by hook or by crook, no matter how good or bad it was. It¡¯s the participation that matters.

    "Does anyone in the class play the piano?"

    Ren Changming frowned slightly. The class did have individuals who played the piano, but they were all amateurs who played casually and weren¡¯t proficient.

    If someone steps up like that, it might be... S§×ar?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "Qingyi said she would perform. She can play."

    Li Xianya instantly wore a broad smile and warmly gazed at Lu Qingyi, who was now resting her head the desk.

    Lu Qingyi is very versatile. Li Xianya admired her more and more. She didn¡¯t know how well Lu Qingyi played the piano, but she was sure she must be excellent.

    "She..."

    Looking at Lu Qingyi, Ren Changming was at a loss for words. He wasn¡¯t surprised that Lu Qingyi could play the piano, but that she had actually agreed to perform.

 Chapter 360: Donâ€™t disturb Sister Qing while she is sleeping - 1

    Chapter 360: Don¡¯t disturb Sister Qing while she is sleeping - 1Lu Qingyi was the type of person who preferred peace and quiet. She disliked clamor and was unenthusiastic about participating in activities.

    "Shh, Qingyi is sleeping."

    Li Xianya put her index finger to her lips, signaling everyone to quiet down. Lu Qingyi was asleep; it wouldn¡¯t be good to wake her up.

    "Could you all please discuss things a bit more quietly?"

    Li Xianya turned to address all her classmates, her words slow and measured.

    The classroom instantly quieted down. Having achieved her goal, Li Xianya gave a satisfied nod.

    Ren Changming glanced at Lu Qingyi and then returned to his seat.

    He wasn¡¯t good enough for her. Lu Qingyi was too outstanding, she was out of his league, even without Xu Boyan in the picture.

    "Hey, I can play the lead female role in the skit. Reluctantly, of course... I am trained in acting after all."

    Luo Xinxin walked into the classroom, her voice loud and a bit arrogant, like she was doling out charity.

    Having been previously treated poorly by Lu Qingyi, her temper had worsened significantly.

    Hmph. Now she was living in her own house and driving an expensive sports car to school every day, she felt a significant upshift in her social standing.

    She looked down on others even more now. Luo Xinxin was truly a leopard that could not change its spots.

    The entire class lifted their heads to look at Luo Xinxin, their faces full of dissatisfaction.

    She had spoken too loud and it had disturbed Lu Qingyi¡¯s sleep.

    "We don¡¯t need you."

    Li Xianya couldn¡¯t be bothered to turn around and look at Luo Xinxin.

    "Hmph, are you saying you all can act well?"

    Luo Xinxin crossed her arms, sneering at Li Xianya before casting a swift glance at everyone else in the class.

    She had heard their discussion clearly. Who else but her could act well?

    Li Xianya: "We don¡¯t plan to perform a skit."

    "What? You plan to forfeit?"

    Luo Xinxin stared at Li Xianya in disbelief. If they were not going to perform a skit, then what were they going to do?

    "Could you please keep your voice down?"

    "Exactly, she¡¯s very loud."

    "Do you not realize how much you sound like a crow?"

    "This is a place for studying, it should be absolutely quiet."

    "If you want to study you can come in, if you don¡¯t want to study you can leave, could you please not disturb our studies?"

    "Don¡¯t you realize how noisy you are?"

    "...."

    The students in the class were all upset at Luo Xinxin, mainly because she spoke too loudly. When they wanted to complain about Lu Qingyi, they all made sure to speak in hushed tones.

    Lu Qingyi was sleeping and it would be bad to wake her up.

    "You...you... I was just trying to help."

    Luo Xinxin, enraged, stomped her foot. Her face read disbelief as she scanned the entire class.

    What had she done wrong?

    Was it really just because she had spoken a bit too loudly? How was that disrupting their studies? The classroom was usually much livelier than this.

    Now, just because she had spoken loudly, she was being chastised, even though she had clearly been trying to help them. It would be utterly embarrassing for them to forfeit their performance at the school event. Not only did they not appreciate her efforts, but they also blamed her for it.

    "You just wanted to show off."

    Someone directly stated Luo Xinxin¡¯s true intentions.

    It indeed depicted Luo Xinxin¡¯s desires. She just wanted to grab attention and have many people remember her.

    "You¡¯re making things up!"

    Luo Xinxin bit her lower lip in rage.

    Hmph, so what if it was true? She would never admit to it.

    "Could you please leave?"

    Li Xianya pointed at the door, her voice devoid of any politeness.

    Luo Xinxin was causing a huge disturbance. If she continued to be noisy, it would wake Lu Qingyi up. Lu Qingyi¡¯s rest couldn¡¯t be disturbed.

    "On what grounds? This is also my classroom. You don¡¯t want me to be noisy, right? Well, I insist. I¡¯ll be as noisy as I want, and scream as loud as I can."

    Luo Xinxin was very angry. She screamed loudly, her voice louder than ever, to vent her dissatisfaction.

    Hmph, why shouldn¡¯t everyone respect her, when, apart from a handful of classmates with wealthier backgrounds, she was better off than the rest? Luo Xinxin couldn¡¯t accept this.

    "How do you want to leave?"

    Lu Qingyi, having woken up at some point, stood behind Li Xianya. The corners of her lips turned up in a faint smile, revealing a cold, derisive glint.

    Would Luo Xinxin leave on her own, or would she have to be thrown out? Those were very different scenarios, and it all depended on what Luo Xinxin preferred.

    "Lu Qingyi, I see. So you are in the classroom."

    Upon seeing Lu Qingyi, Luo Xinxin exclaimed, her eyes going wide. The class¡¯s reaction was all because Lu Qingyi was asleep and they didn¡¯t want to disturb her. It was now clear as day.

    But why Lu Qingyi? Why were so many people siding with Lu Qingyi? For what reason?

    "I repeat, how do you want to leave?"

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s hands were in her pockets. She appeared lazy but her voice was icy cold.

    She hadn¡¯t been sleeping. She¡¯d been awake the entire time, just pretending to sleep with her head on the desk.

    She had heard everything that transpired in the classroom.

    "Lu Qingyi, you treated me like that that day, don¡¯t you feel the least bit sorry for me?"

    Luo Xinxin ignored Lu Qingyi¡¯s question, and instead shot back, her words filled with bitter resentment.

    She¡¯d been unceremoniously dumped out of the apartment complex and her things thrown away. Didn¡¯t Lu Qingyi feel even the slightest bit remorseful about what she did that day?

    She absolutely despised Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi arched an eyebrow and looked at Luo Xinxin with a smirk: "Why should I?"

    She hadn¡¯t done anything. Everything was initiated by Xu Boyan. If it hadn¡¯t been for Luo Xinxin being Luo Youshan¡¯s granddaughter, Luo Xinxin¡¯s punishment wouldn¡¯t have stopped at being thrown out.

    As it was, that was simply giving face to Luo Youshan. There would, of course, be no next time.

    "You..."

    Luo Xinxin pointed at Lu Qingyi.

    She was too embarrassed to bring up what happened that day, as it was a huge blow to her dignity.

    "Oh, you mean the incident where you were thrown out of the apartment complex by Ayan (Boyan)? That wasn¡¯t me, so I didn¡¯t feel anything. Of course, even if it had been me, you would have deserved it."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s hands were still tucked in her pockets as she bypassed Li Xianya and walked step by step towards Luo Xinxin.

    The smile on her face was icy cold.

    Pointing at her?

    With her current mood far from pleasant, she thought she might have to do something about it. S§×ar?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "Thrown out of the apartments?"

    "That¡¯s quite the juicy news."

    "It certainly tickles my funny bone."

    "The apartments by the Medical University? I remember Luo Xinxin used to live there. Considering she doesn¡¯t live there anymore, now it all makes sense."

    "I¡¯m trying to imagine that scene."

    "...."

    The students in the class knew how to pick up on the important points. They immediately latched onto the key detail in Lu Qingyi¡¯s statement and began laughing.

 Chapter 361 Lu Qingyi: I never took _1

    Chapter 361: 361 Lu Qingyi: I never took _1Luo Xinxin¡¯s face was flushed with anger. She glared at Lu Qingyi, regretting that she had revealed the matter.

    "Humph, without me, your performance will certainly fail. Let me tell you, I have been taking piano lessons since childhood and have passed several grades," Luo Xinxin fumed, her face filled with pride.

    From birth, she was destined to be ahead of many, equipped with medical knowledge and piano training from an early age.

    She was more talented than most.

    She was aware of her classmates¡¯ skill level in piano ¨C it was minimal at best.

    "We don¡¯t need you."

    Li Xianya spoke up, her voice surprisingly serious.

    Even without Lu Qingyi, even if their performance was not good, she would never let Luo Xinxin perform or beg Luo Xinxin to perform.

    "Which grade have you passed?"

    Lu Qingyi looked at Luo Xinxin, her face revealing a half-smile.

    "Level 8."

    Luo Xinxin proudly announced, holding up eight fingers. She was beaming with pride.

    Piano Level 8 was a high standard to meet. She believed that no one in her class was at a higher level than her.

    Li Xianya was quite taken aback but did not comment further. Level 8 was quite advanced even for those who did play the piano.

    The class was surprised as well but held their tongues, considering the harsh words Luo had recently spouted.

    "Oh."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s expression remained indifferent, emotionless.

    "By the way, who is going to play piano for the performance?" Luo Xinxin asked, a mocking tone in her voice, as she looked around the classroom.

    She only wanted to mock the performer. S~ea??h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "Me."

    Lu Qingyi spoke softly, the single word uttered slowly.

    Li Xianya was intending to speak, but stopped when Qingyi beat her to it.

    "What level are you?"

    Luo Xinxin looked Lu Qingyi up and down, making no effort to hide her disdain.

    She believed that Hardrick¡¯s most famous Professor Lu must be extremely busy and would not have any spare time to waste on piano lessons.

    "I haven¡¯t taken the exams."

    Lu Qingyi replied nonchalantly, her hands in her pockets, exuding a sense of laziness.

    Indeed, she had never taken the exam. She had thought of doing it just for fun, but she had been dismissed by the examiner soon after she began her performance.

    "Pfft."

    Luo Xinxin laughed.

    How ridiculous, she thought, imagining Lu Qingyi, who had never taken a piano exam, daring to perform onstage ¨C it was bound to be a face-losing act.

    "I¡¯m looking forward to seeing you humiliated."

    Luo Xinxin declared.

    She intended to show everyone how inept Professor Lu, the most renowned figure in Hardrick, was at playing the piano.

    "Just wait and see."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s lips curled slightly into a smile. She replied carelessly.

    She had no qualms about serving humble pie, having done so many times in the past.

    Fuming, Luo Xinxin left the room, while Li Xianya looked at Lu Qingyi with a worried expression.

    "Qingyi..."

    It wasn¡¯t Lu Qingyi¡¯s potential embarrassment in front of the class that worried her, but the possibility of Qingyi losing face in front of Luo Xinxin.

    "The June Piano Piece hasn¡¯t been released yet, right?"

    Lu Qingyi interrupted Li Xianya, changing the topic.

    Lu Qingyi was obviously referring to the unreleased piece.

    "Ah, no."

    Li Xianya, still a bit dazed, wondered why the topic had suddenly shifted to the June Piano Piece. But she didn¡¯t think too much into it.

    She did not consider that Lu Qingyi could be June because June was already a well-formed image in everyone¡¯s mind ¨C no one could imagine June as a girl who was not even twenty.

    If they considered when June first became famous, if she was not yet twenty, then June would have been a minor at that time. It seemed improbable.

    "Just listen to it for yourself."

    Lu Qingyi softly patted Li Xianya on the shoulder and spoke.

    Releasing it would certainly cause a commotion, which could be a hassle.

    Li Xianya nodded. Unsure of where Qingyi had sourced the piano piece from, she only dared to listen on her own and not share it indiscriminately.

    Li Xianya knew Lu Qingyi had her resources. But she didn¡¯t know whether this was the piece June was about to release. If it was, then unnecessary trouble would arise once she released it.

    "Qingyi, will you be needing a piano?"

    Li Xianya asked.

    Considering that their school was a medical school, not a comprehensive or an arts school, they didn¡¯t have resources like a piano room. All the students here studied medicine-related subjects.

    Practicing piano at school was indeed a challenging task requiring having one¡¯s personal piano.

    "No, will there be a piano available on the day of the performance?"

    Lu Qingyi shook her head, her tone somewhat cold.

    She didn¡¯t need to practice; as long as they had a piano on the day of the performance, that was enough. She didn¡¯t see the need to be overly demanding for such an ordinary performance.

    A piano would suffice.

    "Yes, there is one, but the one provided by the school is not very good. Most people prefer to bring their own."

    Li Xianya nodded, indicating that the quality of the piano provided by the school was mediocre. Typically, a good piano was required for a good performance, hence most proficient pianists had high standards.

    "Oh, as long as there¡¯s a piano, there¡¯s no need to bring an extra one."

    Lu Qingyi nodded, deeming the additional effort bothersome.

    "Alright then."

    Li Xianya didn¡¯t know what else to say, but she was still concerned for Lu Qingyi.

    "I¡¯m off to Professor Wei Song¡¯s office."

    Lu Qingyi looked at the clock on the wall, then left the classroom.

    She had asked Wei Song to handle the laboratory matters.

    It was unprecedented for a freshman to enter the laboratory. Li Xianya assumed Wei Song was having a hard time managing it.

    Wei Song...

    Li Xianya took a deep breath. Indeed, Lu Qingyi had unabashedly addressed him by his name.

    ¡ª

    Lu Qingyi entered Wei Song¡¯s office without knocking, appearing casual and at ease.

    Inside the office, an elderly professor with gray hair and reading glasses was sitting.

    The professor adjusted his glasses when he heard the door open, turned back displeased.

    "Can¡¯t you knock?"

    He frowned at Lu Qingyi, his voice filled with dissatisfaction.

    This student, so impolite, doesn¡¯t even know how to knock on the door.

    "Qingyi, come sit."

    Upon seeing Lu Qingyi, Wei Song got up cheerfully and pulled up a chair for her.

    "Oh, she doesn¡¯t need to knock."

    Wei Song patted the elderly professor on the shoulder, chuckling.

    So what if Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t knock on the door?

    Even if she were to break his door, he wouldn¡¯t dare utter a single word of protest.

    Lu Qingyi, without any hesitation, took her seat on the chair Wei Song had drawn out.

    "Professor Wei, favoring students like this is not good. You were never like this before."

    The elderly professor frowned at Lu Qingyi, perturbed by the sight of such a beautiful and eye-catching young girl.

 Chapter 362 Very Simple Topic_1

    Chapter 362: 362 Very Simple Topic_1Wei Song is infamously stringent in the medical school and never treats any student specially. The girl before him was probably the first.

    She can enter his office without knocking?

    He even personally pulled out a chair for her?

    With an extremely respectful attitude?

    "I dare not consider her my student."

    Wei Song gave a wry grin and shook his head helplessly.

    Yes, how would he dare to treat Lu Qingyi as his student? Of course, he wouldn¡¯t dare to.

    He wasn¡¯t qualified to teach Lu Qingyi, nor could he.

    What Lu Qingyi understood, he didn¡¯t. What he knew, Lu Qingyi surely understood.

    The old professor: "..."

    He did not understand what he meant.

    "Professor Lin, don¡¯t you have academic issues?"

    Wei Song gave a grin, looking at Professor Lin.

    Professor Lin Wu had specially come over to discuss a math problem with him. They had been deliberating for a long time without making any headway.

    "I have been looking into it for a month and I¡¯m at a loss."

    Lin Wu shook his head. On his table lay papers filled with scribbled drafts; they¡¯d just been performing the calculations, barely obtaining anything.

    Lu Qingyi, legs crossed, was engrossed in her phone, uninterrupted by the two men¡¯s conversation.

    "What¡¯s the situation with the lab?"

    Lu Qingyi began speaking, her voice detached, lacking reverence for a teacher.

    "That¡¯s difficult. As I have no say in lab matters, I can only help you communicate. As you know, it¡¯s hard for a first-year freshman to get into the lab; there are no precedents."

    Wei Song shook his head. Teaching math, he didn¡¯t know much about the lab, let alone have a say in its affairs.

    However, Lin Wu did have some leverage.

    "Alright."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s fingers tapped lightly on the chair. Actually, she could have asked Xu Boyan for help, but that would easily alert him to something.

    "A first-year freshman entering a lab is unprecedented. Professor Wei, this is breaking the norm. You never did this before."

    Lin Wu looked at Wei Song, his tone cold, clearly disapproving even of Lu Qingyi.

    Everyone knew what kind of a man Wei Song was. High-handed, never biased, it was impossible to gain advantages from Wei Song through connections.

    Yet, he broke his rules for the female student before him; this certainly wasn¡¯t a good sign.

    Wei Song: "Professor Lin, Qingyi is different."

    The relationship between a student and a professor is invariably different.

    How could Wei Song dare to treat Lu Qingyi like his student? He treated her as a respected professor, fearing that any dissatisfaction might upset this young tyrant.

    He couldn¡¯t possibly completely figure out Lu Qingyi¡¯s temper. If she got upset one day, he might have to worry about his future.

    "Different? How is she different? Because she¡¯s prettier than other students? Professor Wei, you¡¯re getting married soon. Don¡¯t do anything to betray your fiancee."

    Standing up, Lin Wu slapped the desk; his tone conveyed a stern warning.

    "Qingyi, take a look at this problem."

    Ignoring Lin Wu¡¯s words, Wei Song looked at Lu Qingyi and placed the math problem from the table before her.

    Without Lu Qingyi¡¯s permission, he wouldn¡¯t dare to claim her as his student.

    With a frown, Lin Wu glared at Wei Song, not understanding or approving of his behavior.

    How could a student solve a problem he had been struggling with for so long?

    "Give me a sheet of paper and a pen."

    Having received the problem, Lu Qingyi gracefully curled her lips and extended her hand towards Wei Song.

    Her posture was utterly relaxed.

    "Here."

    Wei Song fetched a sheet of paper and a pen and handed them to Lu Qingyi, his face beaming with a broad smile.

    He had wanted to approach Lu Qingyi with this problem for quite a while, but since she had been away from school all this time and he wasn¡¯t sure if she was busy, he just didn¡¯t want to disturb her.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s expression was calm, indicating that she was pretty sure of the situation.

    With paper and pen in hand, she quickly scribbled something on the paper, not pausing once.

    A few minutes later, Lu Qingyi put down the pen and paper. "Finished."

    She stretched lazily, looking very relaxed.

    Lin Wu was disconcerted by Lu Qingyi but said nothing.

    She solved in a few minutes the problem that he couldn¡¯t figure out for months? He didn¡¯t believe it, thought it was ridiculous.

    Wei Song held the paper written by Lu Qingyi, treasuring it as if it was a valuable item.

    This sheet of paper was indeed precious. Or rather, the solution written on it, since many people couldn¡¯t solve the problem; once the solution was sold, it would generate a fortune.

    "Brilliant."

    Looking at the neatly and clearly written solution on the paper, Wei Song finally understood it.

    Lu Qingyi, as expected, was like a genius. Others racked their brains trying to solve a problem for ages; Lu Qingyi completed it in mere minutes.

    "It¡¯s quite simple."

    Lu Qingyi put her hands behind her head, a faint smile played on her lips.

    It wasn¡¯t a tough problem; a few glances were enough to figure out the answer.

    Wei Song: "..."

    Quite...simple?

    In this ...

    Suddenly, he felt as if he had turned stupid, as if his IQ had been crushed by Lu Qingyi.

    He graduated from Hardrick, he surely could not fall short in terms of intellect, but in front of Lu Qingyi, he felt like a stupid waste.

    How could the difference between people be so vast?

    Sigh.

    "Let me see."

    Hearing what Lu Qingyi said, Lin Wu felto she was quite arrogant.

    Quite simple?

    Simplicity my ass!

    He had been studying mathematics for many years and had some achievements in the field, but even a problem of this difficulty took him a long time to comprehend; how could people just figure it out at one glance?

    Unbelievably, a glance at the paper made him realize that the solution steps were quite simple and clear, and he instantly understood it, and all his previous doubts vanished.

    Lu Qingyi did solve the problem ¨C a student solved it while a professor was busy trying it for a while.

    All of a sudden, Lin Wu felt less than a student.

    "Did you do this before?"

    Lin Wu¡¯s fingertips trembled. He didn¡¯t quite believe that Lu Qingyi had solved it at first glance. Perhaps this student had seen it before and happened to remember it.

    Otherwise, why would a student with such outstanding mathematical talent study medicine at a medical school instead of pursuing math?

    That didn¡¯t quite make sense. S§×arch* The n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "No, it¡¯s the first time I¡¯ve seen it."

    Lu Qingyi replied very calmly, without hesitation.

    It was indeed the first time she had encountered such a problem. However, many math problems shared a similar solution method. Once she had remembered the formula, it was simple.

 Chapter 363 Mathematics is awesome_1

    Chapter 363: 363 Mathematics is awesome_1If the thoughts of Lu Qingyi were known to others, they would certainly be lecturing her. Mathematical formulas are not something you could simply memorize and utilize unless you are a genius like Lu Qingyi.

    "Take a look at this problem."

    Lin Wu didn¡¯t hold such strong opinions against Lu Qingyi, regardless of whether Lu Qingyi merely memorized it or truly understood it.

    As long as she could help him solve it, Lin Wu felt that Lu Qingyi did him a great favor.

    "Difficult?"

    Lu Qingyi received the problem, raised her eyebrows slightly, and asked.

    "Very difficult. I¡¯ve had this problem for a year and haven¡¯t been able to solve it."

    Lin Wu said.

    Wei Song watched silently from the side.

    "Indeed, it is somewhat difficult."

    Lu Qingyi glanced at the problem and nodded lightly.

    She used the term "somewhat" rather than "very," exuding a sense of arrogance.

    Lin Wu remained silent, just watching Lu Qingyi.

    "Give me a few minutes."

    Lu Qingyi extended her hand to Wei Song, who handed her a paper and pen.

    Wei Song had an extraordinarily deep smile on his face. Things that Lu Qingyi was confident about were always accomplishable.

    Lu Qingyi was indeed Lu Qingyi, a person he greatly admired. She was young, but extremely talented.

    A few minutes.

    Lin Wu furrowed his brows. He found Lu Qingyi¡¯s words to be extremely arrogant. This was a problem he couldn¡¯t solve in a year.

    "Done."

    A few minutes later, Lu Qingyi put down her pen, handed the paper to Lin Wu, and then stretched leisurely. S~ea??h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Solving math problems truly exhausted the mind, and it was indeed tiring.

    Lin Wu looked at the writing on the paper, his pupils dilating. Was this... even possible?

    Lu Qingyi had actually solved it. Just in a few minutes, she had solved a problem that he was unable to resolce in a whole year. A mere student accomplished this in just a few minutes.

    Lin Wu suddenly began to doubt his own intelligence.

    "Why are you in the medical school?"

    Lin Wu¡¯s fingertips trembled as he asked Lu Qingyi.

    The huge blow made his words somewhat incoherent. What he meant was that her achievements should not be confined to the medical school.

    With Lu Qingyi¡¯s excellent math skills, other universities¡¯ mathematics departments might be vying for her.

    Lu Qingyi: "I am a student of the medical school."

    "How much did you score in the college entrance exam?"

    Lin Wu asked.

    Lu Qingyi: "655."

    "And math?"

    "Full marks."

    "Didn¡¯t any other school¡¯s mathematics department want you?"

    "Uh, seemingly not."

    "That¡¯s impossible!"

    A person with full marks in math, the mathematics departments of universities like Hadrick and Beijing University would definitely want, it¡¯s impossible that no school called Lu Qingyi for admission.

    Lu Qingyi: "Indeed, none."

    Hadricks would not call her, and as for the others, really none.

    Perhaps it was because her phone was unreachable. Anyway, she didn¡¯t receive any calls, and even if she did, she would decline.

    "Are you interested in studying mathematics more intensively? I know someone at Hadrick."

    Lin Wu looked at Lu Qingyi with keen interest. Such a budding talent was truly a pity. If she were to devote herself to studying mathematics, she would surely achieve great success.

    Wei Song: "..."

    Lu Qingyi had already achieved great success in the field of mathematics. It¡¯s just that people didn¡¯t know that person was Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi: "No need."

    Lin Wu: "..."

    It was the first time that Lin Wu had seen someone remain indifferent to a prestigious school like Hadrick.

    "Professor Wei, as a Hadrick graduate, why don¡¯t you share with our fellow here about Hadrick."

    Lin Wu shifted his gaze to Wei Song, speaking slowly.

    Lu Qingyi probably didn¡¯t understand Hadrick, hence her ready refusal.

    "There¡¯s no necessity."

    Wei Song shook his head. Lu Qingyi had spent more time at Hadrick than him, and she understood Hadrick better than him.

    "Professor Wei, Professor Wei! She is your student. You must certainly be proud to have such a genius student, but you should also consider the student¡¯s future. This student is extremely gifted in math and is cut out for studying mathematics."

    Lin Wu stood up and frowned at Wei Song, his brows full of displeasure.

    It¡¯s such a pity for a student with such an incredible mathematical talent to not be pursuing mathematics.

    "Professor Lin, I dare not regard her as my student. I¡¯m not worthy of that."

    Wei Song shook his head helplessly. Even if Lu Qingyi¡¯s math wasn¡¯t that strong, he wouldn¡¯t dare to regard Lu Qingyi as his student because, after all, he used to be Lu Qingyi¡¯s student.

    "Can we stop going off-topic?"

    Lu Qingyi frowned slightly, suddenly feeling rather irritated.

    She just wanted to understand about the laboratory, not listen to the two of them.

    Lin Wu turned the topic, asking Lu Qingyi, "You want to join the lab?"

    There were quite a few first-year students who wanted to join the lab. Each cohort always had individuals wanting to get in, but none managed to succeed.

    Only until their second year could students gradually join the lab. The knowledge acquired in the first year were basics, not qualifying them for lab participation.

    Lu Qingyi nodded: "Yes."

    "We can strike a deal."

    Lin Wu looked at Lu Qingyi with slightly squinted eyes.

    Wei Song suddenly had a bad premonition.

    Lu Qingyi: "Hmm?"

    "In the future, you help me solve the mathematical problems that I can¡¯t crack, and I¡¯ll help you join the lab."

    Lin Wu¡¯s face was filled with a smile as he looked at Lu Qingyi.

    It doesn¡¯t matter if she doesn¡¯t go to Hadrick. He can guide Lu Qingyi himself. Such a smart student was truly wasted in medicine.

    Lu Qingyi did not hesitate: "Sure."

    Solving math problems only consumed a bit of mental energy, and this transaction was truly beneficial for her.

    "Do you want to take Qingyi as your student?"

    Wei Song saw through Lin Wu¡¯s scheme. Lin Wu was just that kind of person who was crazy about math and refused to let go of excellent math talents.

    Anyone would want to nurture a promising talent, and Lin Wu was of course no exception.

    "Are you willing?"

    Instead of answering Wei Song¡¯s question, Lin Wu turned his gaze to Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi raised an eyebrow, her eyes filled with an ambiguous smile, "Wish to be my teacher?"

    Would you like to be her teacher and then teach her how to be a student?

    "As long as you are willing, I can give you individual tutoring."

    Lin Wu just thought that Lu Qingyi was extremely talented, and didn¡¯t think of any other aspects. An individual with a math talent like hers, once nurtured, would certainly achieve something in the field of math.

    "Ha-ha, Professor Lin, you better give up your idea."

    Suddenly, Wei Song laughed. To Lin Wu, who did not know the truth, it was like talking about wanting to become a teacher to the most famous Professor Lu of Hadrick, it was as if he was being foolish.

    Alas, Wei Song wanted to know the psychological state of those who had offended Lu Qingyi.

 Chapter 364 Lu Qingyi: You canâ€™t afford this student of mine_1

    Chapter 364: 364 Lu Qingyi: You can¡¯t afford this student of mine_1The appearance of Lu Qingyi deceives many. Of course, Lu Qingyi isn¡¯t intentionally deceptive; she just can¡¯t be bothered to explain, and people are too timid to imagine the unimaginable.

    "This student of mine, you can¡¯t handle."

    Lu Qingyi slightly raises the corner of her lips, looking at Lin Wu with a playful look, speaking nothing but the truth.

    People who can teach her are truly few and far between, if it were a few years ago, the present Lin Wu would have been qualified.

    Lin Wu is speechless, he looks at Lu Qingyi with a frown, "That¡¯s an exaggeration."

    He has a reputation in the mathematics academic circle, and he thinks he has more than enough merit to take Lu Qingyi as a student.

    Wei Song asks: "What do you think of Professor Lu?"

    Lin Wu: "Which Professor Lu?"

    There are countless professors in the world with the surname Lu; he knows at least ten of them.

    Wei Song: "Hadrick¡¯s most famous Professor Lu."

    "That¡¯s an impressive character. I heard that you¡¯re his student? Introduce me when you get a chance."

    Speaking of Hadrick¡¯s most famous Professor Lu, Lin Wu¡¯s eyes light up. This is a figure solely present in legends.

    He¡¯s never met him. Besides Hadrick¡¯s people, hardly anyone has met him. Hadrick¡¯s people keep their mouths shut, not spreading anything about him, which contributes to his legendary existence.

    "You¡¯ve met him."

    Wei Song carefully observes the expression on Lu Qingyi¡¯s face, finding she still maintains a nonchalant demeanor, he goes on.

    He hesitates to speak out in case Lu Qingyi forbids him.

    Lin Wu: "..."

    When did he meet him?

    Lin Wu thinks Wei Song¡¯s claim is absurd. He never associated Lu Qingyi with that possibility; it¡¯s quite unrealistic.

    A pen somehow materializes in Lu Qingyi¡¯s fingers, she keeps her lips slightly raised, as the pen twirls at her fingertips.

    "My last name is Lu."

    After a long while, Lu Qingyi puts her leg down, her lips gently forming a smile as she speaks.

    The implications are clear, elucidating her last name.

    Lin Wu looks at Lu Qingyi, manifesting a clueless look; he doesn¡¯t dare to consider the implications behind her words.

    "Professor Lin, you have a powerful mathematical mind, how come you are not catching on?"

    Wei Song looks at Lin Wu, sighs, and says with a slight shake of his head, seemingly helpless.

    Actually, he doesn¡¯t blame Lin Wu for not recognizing it. If it were him, he wouldn¡¯t have thought that much, given that Lu Qingyi is just a girl under twenty.

    Lin Wu: "???"

    Why can¡¯t he piece it together?

    Lin Wu looks at Lu Qingyi, his pupils suddenly widen, and he exclaims in shock: "Could she be Hadrick¡¯s most famous Professor Lu?"

    Lu Qingyi just confirmed that her last name is Lu, so that could very well be the case.

    Wei Song: "Finally got it."

    Lu Qingyi keeps a modest smile, watching Lin Wu with amusement but says nothing.

    "You... you are really Hadrick¡¯s most famous Professor Lu?"

    Lin Wu takes a step back, looking at Lu Qingyi incredulously, and his face is full of disbelief.

    How... How could this be?

    The most famous Professor Lu from Hadrick is just an under-twenty student, which means, she was underage when she started teaching.

    How absurd is this?

    Lu Qingyi might trick him, but Wei Song would not deceive him. So this must be true.

    "I am Professor Lu."

    Lu Qingyi keeps her calm demeanor, "I am Professor Lu, no doubt. But I don¡¯t believe I¡¯m that famous."

    The reputation as Hadrick¡¯s most famous Professor Lu is merely a title given to her by others. She doesn¡¯t feel like she¡¯s particularly famous or outstanding.

    Lin Wu clutches his chest; he feels like his heart disease is going to act up. This is so unbelievable.

    Lu Qingyi is the most famous Professor Lu from Hadrick. She isn¡¯t even twenty yet and is a student in the medical school. It¡¯s incredibly hard to believe.

    "I apologize for my earlier presumption."

    Lin Wu says with a hint of guilt; he indeed does not qualify to be the teacher of Hadrick¡¯s most distinguished Professor Lu.

    Lu Qingyi speaks in a relaxed tone, "You didn¡¯t."

    "Old Lin, you can¡¯t judge a book by its cover. When Professor Lu taught me, she looked no more than thirteen or fourteen."

    Wei Song slowly recounts his memories. During that time, Lu Qingyi was petite and barely reached the height of an adult. Despite her child-like stature, she lacked the innocence typical of a thirteen-year-old and instead carried a cold seriousness.

    All of them, mature adults, were not at all intimidated by their professor, who to them looked like a little girl. They even dared to tease Lu Qingyi.

    No one could have imagined that this thin, small girl who looked like a middle school student would be so tough and knowledgeable.

    They, a group of adults, ended up being outperformed by this "kid," submitting to her whiteboard marker and methods.

    Their obedience was not solely because Lu Qingyi was strict, but partly due to her young age.

    Bit by bit, Lu Qingyi established her authority, causing everyone behind her to greatly fear her.

    "Probably because my appearance doesn¡¯t match my age."

    Lu Qingyi gives a slight smile and gradually speaks.

    Her true age is almost impossible to guess precisely. Everyone, including Xu Boyan, would estimate her to be several years younger than she actually is.

    "Has Professor Lu reached the age of majority now?"

    Lin Wu probes, after observing Lu Qingyi for a while.

    Hadrick¡¯s most famous Professor Lu probably isn¡¯t that young, right? But looking at Lu Qingyi, she appears to be sixteen or seventeen.

    Lin Wu dares not to affirm Lu Qingyi¡¯s age.

    Lu Qingyi: "..."

    She is weary, she doesn¡¯t want to answer this question, not at all.

    This question has been asked many times before. Is her face really that youthful? Surely not?

    "Professor Lu will turn twenty in less than two months."

    Wei Song chuckles, and answers the question for Lu Qingyi.

    They, as her students, always remember Lu Qingyi¡¯s birthday and would prepare surprises for her on that day.

    "Indeed, her appearance does not match her age."

    Lin Wu sighs deeply. Actually, he wants to say that her age doesn¡¯t match the image of the notorious Professor Lu from Hadrick. Sear?h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Her age is really too young, implying that Lu Qingyi was already the most famous Professor Lu from Hadrick when she was underage.

    At the same age, while others were laboriously studying, Lu Qingyi was already way ahead, having started to teach.

 Chapter 365 and Rumors are Different_1

    Chapter 365: 365 and Rumors are Different_1This is the biggest difference between people. Suddenly, Lin Wu felt that his heart couldn¡¯t handle the load.

    "Old Lin, about the laboratory..."

    Wei Song hurriedly started talking on behalf of Lu Qingyi, knowing that she wanted to come back mainly for the medical school¡¯s laboratory.

    The equipment in the medical school¡¯s laboratory is advanced and Lu Qingyi could use it for free, which was indeed a good thing.

    "Leave it to me. I will coordinate, and certainly allow Professor Lu to enter the laboratory,"

    Lin Wu patted his own chest as he spoke, his words resounded with justice and righteousness.

    Even his address for Lu Qingyi had changed, and he referred to her with a formal title.

    Hardrick¡¯s famous Professor Lu was worthy of respect from many people. She had a substantial reputation in the mathematics circle, and was an unbeatable legend on the forums.

    To respect someone, Lin Wu didn¡¯t look at age, but ability. Now that he knew Lu Qingyi was Hardrick¡¯s most famous Professor Lu, he felt he must respect her.

    "Thanks."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s attitude was still indifferent.

    "I have a class, I¡¯ll go first. Please, feel free Professor Lu."

    Wei Song glanced at the time and spoke. There were no outsiders in the office and Lin Wu knew Lu Qingyi¡¯s identity. Wei Song no longer called Lu Qingyi by her name.

    The only reason he had been referring to her as "Qingyi" in front of others was to keep her identity hidden which had always caused a moral conflict for Wei Song.

    Lu Qingyi nodded. She sat on a stool motionless, head lowered, playing with her phone.

    Wei Song left, the office door was closed.

    "Professor Lu, why don¡¯t you teach anymore?"

    Lin Wu looked at Lu Qingyi¡¯s profile, moving his lips, only to ask a question after much thought.

    As soon as Wei Song left, Lin Wu felt that the atmosphere in the office had become strange, the pressure in the room intensified.

    He hadn¡¯t felt it as deeply when Wei Song was just here.

    "On leave."

    Lu Qingyi, without raising her head, her fingers quickly tapping on the phone screen, seemed very busy.

    On leave?

    Lin Wu was stunned, on leave and coming to college?

    Who goes on leave intending to go back to college? Lu Qingyi truly is unique.

    "What do you usually do?"

    Lin Wu was making conversation, he just wanted to know more about Lu Qingyi.

    Hardrick¡¯s most famous Professor Lu was sitting in front of him, he became rather constrained, and wanted to ask more questions.

    Lu Qingyi: "Sleep."

    Indeed, ever since she announced her leave, to anyone looking she had been sleeping all day. Of course she was also busy with her own stuff when others weren¡¯t looking.

    Lin Wu: "...."

    Sleep...ing?

    Lin Wu doubted if he heard it wrong, or if he had misinterpreted.

    "A little tired."

    Lu Qingyi yawned, her expression instantly dull.

    Um, she had been busy at night recently, during the day she was in a tired state, without any energy at all.

    Had a bit of a night owl feeling.

    "There¡¯s a rest room in Professor Wei¡¯s office."

    Lin Wu immediately said.

    Every professor in the medical school has a private office, besides the interns, all offices have rest rooms.

    "Oh."

    Lu Qingyi responded indifferently, she didn¡¯t move, her fingers still dancing on the phone screen.

    "Professor Lu, what are you busy with?"

    Lin Wu asked curiously. Lu Qingyi¡¯s fingers hadn¡¯t stopped, it looked like she was extremely busy.

    Nowadays, much can be done on a mobile phone, including work. Was Lu Qingyi also dealing with something big?

    Actually Lin Wu was very curious.

    Lu Qingyi: "No."

    Lin Wu didn¡¯t quite believe it, he walked over, and when he saw the screen of Lu Qingyi¡¯s mobile phone, his mentality collapsed.

    He looked incredulously at Lu Qingyi¡¯s serious expression, and for a time, found himself at a loss for words.

    He had assumed the busy Lu Qingyi was actually just playing a game, Happy Eliminate Joy. Sear?h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Lin Wu really felt like his world was falling apart.

    "It¡¯s fun, it helps me to de-stress."

    Lu Qingyi looked up, her gaze met Lin Wu¡¯s shocked face, and she responded with a small smile.

    When a person is stressed, they definitely need a medium to relieve the pressure. Lu Qingyi felt that Happy Eliminate Joy was a casual puzzle game which could relieve her stress and boredom.

    Lin Wu: "...."

    He couldn¡¯t find any words to describe his current mood.

    "Sleep more, work less, working without sleeping or eating is not good."

    Lu Qingyi slowly stood up, she put her phone in her pocket, stretched lazily, and yawned.

    Now, she just wanted to sleep more every day, work could be put aside.

    Lin Wu: "...."

    Wasn¡¯t the legendary Hardrick¡¯s most famous professor - Lu Qingyi, a workaholic? What was happening?

    Where did it go wrong?

    "I¡¯m going, I¡¯m sleepy, I¡¯ll go back and sleep, and come back tomorrow."

    Lu Qingyi yawned widely; her words were casual.

    Wei Song¡¯s office did have a rest room, but she wasn¡¯t going there to sleep, she had a mild case of OCD.

    She couldn¡¯t sleep in someone else¡¯s bed, of course except for those of Xu Boyan and a few female friends.

    "Professor Lu, there¡¯s a rest room inside."

    Lin Wu still had some questions he wanted to ask Lu Qingyi but she was already leaving, so he hurried to speak.

    Lu Qingyi: "No thanks."

    "Then what time will you come tomorrow?"

    Wei Song asked.

    Lu Qingyi: "After I wake up."

    Whenever she wakes up, she will come over.

    Lin Wu: "...."

    He suddenly felt that the rumors were really false. How could Hardrick¡¯s famous Professor Lu be a workaholic? She wasn¡¯t as terrifying as described in the rumors.

    In his eyes, Lu Qingyi was always lazy; there wasn¡¯t any indication of her being a workaholic.

    Lu Qingyi left the office and took the office door with her. Lin Wu remained in place, and it took him a long time to recover.

    "Hey, why isn¡¯t Professor Lin looking morose?"

    Ainsley came out of Wei Song¡¯s office with a spring in his step and ran into an old professor holding textbooks. The old Professor couldn¡¯t help but tease Lin Wu.

    Everyone knew that these days, Lin Wu always looked like he had a deep grudge against the world, and was always brooding, constantly writing with his pen and muttering to himself.

    He had been looking like someone owed him a lot of money before coming to find Wei Song, but now he exited the office looking very pleased.

    Pfft, must have encountered some good fortune.

    "The problem has been solved."

    Lin Wu lifted up the exercise book in his hand; his face wore a particularly bright smile.

 Chapter 366: The rules are rigid, but people are flexible_1

    Chapter 366: The rules are rigid, but people are flexible_1It was well-known throughout the medical school that Lin Wu had a passion for solving mathematical problems, and it was completely natural that he would enjoy finding solutions.

    "Wei Song solved it?"

    The old professor paused for a moment, he had witnessed Lin Wu almost driven mad by the problem, it couldn¡¯t have been Lin Wu who solved it.

    "He, how could he."

    Lin Wu shook his head, saying that Wei Song was slightly better at math than him, but not by much.

    "Who, then?"

    The professor was curious, if not Wei Song, who could it be?

    "Is the door locked?"

    Lin Wu was just about to answer when he was interrupted by an icy voice.

    Lu Qingyi was standing a meter away from Lin Wu, looking lazy and casual.

    "Oh, oh, it¡¯s not locked."

    Seeing Lu Qingyi who had just left and returned, Lin Wu¡¯s eyes lit up and he immediately began to behave like an obedient lapdog.

    Alas, young, beautiful, elegant, and talented... This girl really was exceptional. He wondered who the lucky bastard would be.

    Lin Wu was sighing in his heart.

    Xu Boyan: "..."

    "Oh."

    Lu Qingyi nodded slightly and then pushed the door open to enter the office.

    Professor: "..."

    What was happening?

    Lin Wu¡¯s change of behavior and this student¡¯s casualness left the old professor feeling somewhat perplexed.

    "Old Lin, what¡¯s going on with you?"

    The old professor poked Lin Wu¡¯s shoulder, looking puzzled.

    Something was strange about his attitude.

    "Old Ge, she..."

    Lin Wu was about to speak when he saw Lu Qingyi coming out and swallowed the words on his tongue.

    Ge Yuan frowned.

    Lu Qingyi hooked the corner of her mouth, lifted a finger to her lips and shushed, a cold smile on her face.

    Lin Wu could only swallow all his words. Fine, he wouldn¡¯t say a word.

    "I will be here tomorrow. Thanks for handling the lab matters."

    Lu Qingyi stopped next to Lin Wu and calmly uttered a sentence.

    Then she walked away, she had forgotten something and had gone back to retrieve it.

    It wasn¡¯t anything valuable, just a key ring that was left on the chair.

    "Old Ge, will you be managing the lab?"

    Lin Wu¡¯s gaze immediately moved to Ge Yuan, a smile on his face.

    Ge Yuan: "..."

    He felt that Lin Wu was asking the obvious. The lab had always been under his supervision, something that was well-known.

    But he only managed it, he didn¡¯t have absolute control over the lab¡ªLin Wu also had some say in it.

    Wait, what did the female student mean?

    "I want to bring someone in."

    Lin Wu put his hand on Ge Yuan¡¯s shoulder, a smile on his lips.

    Ge Yuan: "..."

    He had already guessed that the person Lin Wu was talking about was surely the young girl from earlier, who looked extremely naive.

    "Speak."

    Ge Yuan¡¯s silence annoyed Lin Wu, who knocked on Ge Yuan¡¯s head and demanded a response.

    Ge Yuan: "Name?"

    "Lu Qingyi."

    "Class?"

    "Traditional Chinese Medicine."

    "Age?"

    "Nineteen."

    "Sophomore?"

    "Freshman."

    "No, there¡¯s no precedent."

    After running through a series of questions, Ge Yuan slowly shook his head.

    He was quite surprised, a girl who looked only sixteen or seventeen was already at the age of majority.

    It¡¯s not easy to guess a girl¡¯s age correctly.

    First-year students in the medical school are not allowed in the laboratory, this has always been the rule and it had never been broken.

    When Ge Yuan heard that Lu Qingyi was a first-year student, he immediately refused. Lin Wu clearly knew this, so why was he making such unreasonable requests now?

    "Rules are dead; people are alive."

    Lin Wu put his hand on Ge Yuan¡¯s shoulder, if Ge Yuan agreed, things would be a lot easier.

    "Don¡¯t tell me you¡¯re involved with her, or she¡¯s a relative of yours, or her family has great power?"

    Ge Yuan listed his three assumptions, examining Lin Wu closely. He felt that Lin Wu was acting very strangely.

    Before now, Lin Wu had always been one to clearly distinguish between public and private matters, but now he wanted to bring a first-year student into the lab?

    "Don¡¯t overthink it."

    Lin Wu knocked on Ge Yuan¡¯s head in a speechless manner.

    It¡¯s Overthinking.

    Lu Qingyi was one of the most well-known professors at Hardrick University.

    "Please make this exception just once. I know you can do it."

    Lin Wu said.

    "No."

    Ge Yuan refused directly.

    Such a thing cannot be done. There has never been such a case in the medical school. It was hard for him too.

    "Fine, I¡¯ll find a way myself." S§×arch* The Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Lin Wu did not plan to bother with Ge Yuan any longer. He had plenty of ways, and he didn¡¯t need Ge Yuan¡¯s help.

    Ge Yuan: "..."

    "Who finally solved your problem?"

    Ge Yuan grabbed Lin Wu¡¯s clothes, asking curiously.

    Even though he was not a math teacher, his math skills were not bad. He had seen Lin Wu¡¯s math problem and knew it was a difficult one.

    Lin Wu had been trying to solve it for so long and hadn¡¯t succeeded, so who solved such a tricky problem in such a short time?

    Ge Yuan was extremely curious.

    "I¡¯m keeping it a secret since you didn¡¯t even do me this small favor."

    Lin Wu huffed, he didn¡¯t want to deal with Ge Yuan.

    Ge Yuan: "..."

    A small favor?

    This was a small favor?

    Lin Wu had considerable influence in the laboratory himself. If he was not capable of getting someone in on his own, could this still be considered a small matter?

    "I have to go now. I have to sort out some other math problems."

    Lin Wu waved the piece of white paper in his hand, saying slowly.

    With a new batch of challenging problems having accumulated, he planned to let Lu Qingyi help solve them tomorrow. He would definitely help Lu Qingyi with the laboratory issue.

    "Hang on, at least tell me who helped you solve the problem?"

    Ge Yuan called out to Lin Wu, desperate to know the answer.

    The one who solved the problem could definitely be considered a genius. He also wanted to meet this person, but unfortunately, Lin Wu refused to tell him.

    "Secret."

    All Lin Wu left were these two characters.

    "Old Ge, what are you doing at the door of my office?"

    Wei Song returned, puzzled to see Ge Yuan at the door of his office.

    He had forgotten to bring his USB drive, so he¡¯d come back to get it.

    "What¡¯s wrong with Lin Wu?"

    Ge Yuan turned to look at Wei Song, asking in confusion.

    By this time Lin Wu had disappeared from his line of sight.

    Wei Song: "???"

    Wei Song was left with a question mark floating in his mind, utterly baffled.

    Ge Yuan added: "He just left."

    "Did he leave alone?"

    Wei Song asked subconsciously.

    Ge Yuan: "Who else could be in your office?"

    Ge Yuan felt Wei Song¡¯s questions were particularly baffling.

 Chapter 367 Li Xiyiâ€™s Phone_1

    Chapter 367: 367 Li Xiyi¡¯s Phone_1Could there be a third person in Wei Song¡¯s office?

    Everyone at the medical school knew that Wei Song was not very sociable. Apart from discussing math problems with Lin Wu, he seldom indulges himself in other matters.

    Wei Song countered, "Can¡¯t there be anyone else?"

    "Who solved Lin Wu¡¯s math problems?"

    Ge Yuan asked.

    "Make a promise to me."

    Wei Song suddenly smiled as he said these words to Ge Yuan.

    "Wait, wait, wait. Are you and Lin Wu confused? There has never been a precedent in the medical school for a freshman to enter the laboratory."

    Ge Yuan hurriedly waved his hands, indicating that he completely disagreed.

    Wei Song had visited the laboratory many times, all for a freshman. Now he suddenly realized that the person that Lin Wu and Wei Song wanted to get into the laboratory is the same one, the girl named Lu Qingyi.

    He just couldn¡¯t understand. What charm did the girl named Lu Qingyi have that had these two senior professors running around?

    Lin Wu indeed had the ability to stuff Lu Qingyi in the laboratory, but the process would be a little busy. If he asked for his help, things would become easier.

    "Nothing is absolute."

    Wei Song said while looking at Ge Yuan.

    Wei Song understood that Lu Qingyi just didn¡¯t want to use her method to enter the laboratory, and that¡¯s why she asked him to help. If Lu Qingyi wanted, she could enter the laboratory in just a few minutes. It was not a difficult task.

    "This is really impossible."

    Ge Yuan shook his head; he could not break this precedent.

    "Then don¡¯t bother you."

    Wei Song didn¡¯t say much in the end; he picked up his stuff in the office and left.

    Ge Yuan felt confused. Wei Song and Lin Wu were truly weird, unbelievably so.

    ¡ª¡ª¡ª

    When Lu Qingyi returned to the apartment, the apartment was empty. Xu Boyan was not there. He must be at work.

    A caring note was stuck to the refrigerator:

    There is hot milk in the kitchen, and porridge in the refrigerator. Heat it up if you are hungry.

    Such caring words.

    Lu Qingyi tore up the note, a soft smile on her lips.

    Xu Boyan truly was meticulous. S§×ar?h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Just about to take the porridge out of the refrigerator, the phone rang.

    "Qingyi, come to the docks."

    The voice of Li Xiyi on the phone was very urgent. Before Lu Qingyi could ask anything, she hung up.

    There was a lot of noise on the other end of the phone and what seemed like the faint sound of gunshots.

    Gunshots?

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s eyes instantly turned cold. She took the gun and stuck it in her waistband and hurriedly went out.

    "Uncle, can I borrow your bike?"

    The middle-aged uncle who had just returned to the neighborhood from work hadn¡¯t had the chance to lock his bike when the keys were already in Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand.

    "Thank you."

    Lu Qingyi quickly got on the motorcycle, inserted the key, and went off swiftly, leaving the middle-aged uncle standing there.

    What has happened?

    He doesn¡¯t remember agreeing to lend his bike.

    He stayed blankly on the spot for a while and then went to the security room.

    "Security guard, who¡¯s that girl just now?"

    Not everyone in the neighborhood knew each other. Off-duty hours or school time may not all coincide. It¡¯s normal to not recognize some faces in the neighborhood. Plus, Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t live here often.

    "Who is it?"

    Lu Qingyi rode off too fast that the security guard didn¡¯t have a good look at her, only her vanishing figure.

    The security guard immediately checked the surveillance footage. Seeing Lu Qingyi driving at a fast speed in the footage, he felt like exclaiming:

    So cool.

    If he were younger, he would surely be a follower of this girl, so cool and beautiful.

    "She took my bike."

    The middle-aged uncle pointed at Lu Qingyi in the surveillance video. Speaking slowly, he said.

    The young girl was quite polite and even asked him, but he hadn¡¯t agreed yet when she took his key and drove off in his bike.

    What¡¯s going on?

    "Seriously? She took off in your crappy bike?"

    The security guard looked at the middle-aged uncle from top to bottom and frowned as he said.

    It wasn¡¯t that he was looking down on the middle-aged uncle but was curious. As a security guard, he knew everyone in the neighborhood, including this middle-aged uncle.

    With a low salary and just an old motorcycle, this girl would not be interested in taking his bike.

    What¡¯s she getting at?

    Wouldn¡¯t a new bike be more comfortable?

    "What do you mean, my bike is not crappy? It¡¯s my prized possession."

    The middle-aged uncle got defensive right away, glaring at the security guard.

    "That girl is rich. Why would she be interested in your crappy bike?"

    The corner of the security guard¡¯s mouth twitched slightly.

    "That apartment block that¡¯s hardly worth anything was bought by her boyfriend specifically for her. Despite her seemingly casual attire, you have no idea how expensive those clothes are."

    The security guard explained.

    Lu Qingyi usually dressed casually and the clothes did not look like luxury brands, but they were all very expensive.

    People who don¡¯t understand fashion wouldn¡¯t know. The security guard had just happened to see the English logo on Lu Qingyi¡¯s clothes.

    He knew how expensive they were; they were not something that could be bought just by having money.

    "It¡¯s her boyfriend who¡¯s rich."

    The middle-aged uncle frowned. He immediately thought of the female university students who were kept by big bosses.

    "Is the bike really yours?"

    The security guard didn¡¯t intend to argue with the middle-aged uncle anymore and raised a question instead.

    Middle-aged uncle: "Yes, it¡¯s mine."

    "I¡¯ll inform you when she¡¯s back."

    The middle-aged uncle walked out of the security room, still feeling discontented.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s image had now transformed into a female university student who was kept by a big boss in his eyes.

    Arg, these female university students, not studying diligently in university, they¡¯d rather...

    An apartment like this which is hardly worth anything, usually, no one would buy it. Probably it must have been bought just to make her happy.

    Apartment units are only suitable for rent, buying the whole block is something only foolish wealthy people would do.

    With money, who would be stupid enough to buy an apartment, and not rent it out?

    "By the way, what¡¯s that girl¡¯s name?"

    The middle-aged uncle suddenly came back and asked.

    "Lu Qingyi."

    The middle-aged uncle nodded and walked out.

    The name was indeed very nice, but the person...

    Sigh, never mind, it was not his place to judge.

    ¡ª¡ª

    It had been a long time since she had driven a car at high speed, and also a long time since she had ridden a motorcycle, but Lu Qingyi drove very steadily.

    While calling Li Xiyi, the call kept on indicating that the line was busy. This made Lu Qingyi very anxious.

 Chapter 368 Lu Qingyiâ€™s Defiant Spirit_1

    Chapter 368: 368 Lu Qingyi¡¯s Defiant Spirit_1Li Xiyi must be in trouble, Lu Qingyi was particularly cold and everyone around her sensed her unease.

    Daring to lay hands on her, huh? That¡¯s bold.

    The motorcycle was moving fast, blasting through many red lights on the way.

    Upon reaching the dock, Lu Qingyi parked her motorcycle, not even bothering to remove the keys before getting off. As she walked forward, she made a phone call to Li Xiyi.

    Li Xiyi¡¯s phone was still unanswered.

    "Girl, stay back."

    Lu Qingyi approached, only to be confronted by a scarred man holding a gun at her.

    The dock was never a safe place, and hence, not many people visited it.

    Lu Qingyi stood in place.

    "This place is dangerous, go back."

    At a glance, Lu Qingyi seemed particularly innocent and appeared to be a high school student. They had their mission, but they would not hurt innocent people.

    "And what if I said no?"

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s lips curled up slightly as she spoke coldly, her hands in her pockets, giving off a nonchalant vibe.

    The scarred man kept his gun aimed at Lu Qingyi, frowning slightly at her words.

    "A member of the Falcon?"

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s lips curled up slightly as she sized up the scarred man from head to toe, and finally arrived at a conclusion. S§×ar?h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    She was very familiar with the Falcon¡¯s insignia, she recognized it at a glance.

    The scarred man was stunned. He stared incredulously at the young girl before him who was pretty and tender.

    The girl had realised that he belonged to the Falcon which shocked him immensely.

    "Where is Li Xiyi?"

    Lu Qingyi walked towards the scarred man, her voice icy cold as she got to the point.

    If Li Xiyi was not being detained by them, then she must be hurt.

    She was quite angry, livid enough to want to kill.

    "Are you from the Hacker League?"

    The scarred man raised his eyebrows in surprise, staring at Lu Qingyi incredulously.

    This young girl remained composed even when facing a gun, indicating she was no ordinary person. But considering her young age, he found it hard to believe.

    Quite small, high school student appearance.

    It was unbelievable that the Hacker League would have such young members.

    "I belong to your boss."

    The Hacker League?

    She indeed was, but she saw no reason to admit it.

    Her saying that she belonged to Xu Boyan, had no flaws in it either.

    I belong to your boss?

    What the hell?

    The scarred man was confused by her words, and so were some of his comrades.

    They were very clear about what their boss was like. He was a pure and ascetic person, unfriendly and indifferent.

    Indeed, the young girl was pretty. But she was talking big.

    "Young lady, you shouldn¡¯t blabber. This gun has no eyes."

    The scarred man lifted his gun at Lu Qingyi¡¯s forehead. The distance between them was less than a meter, and with a gentle pull of the trigger, a hole would be drilled into Lu Qingyi¡¯s forehead.

    "Aim here."

    Lu Qingyi walked forward a few steps, a cold yet mischievous smile played on her lips.

    She showed no fear at all.

    Guns, she wasn¡¯t afraid.

    She had familiarised herself with them from a very young age.

    Death, she wasn¡¯t afraid of that either.

    Even if the scarred man fired it now, she believed she was capable of dodging the bullet.

    The scarred man was petrified by Lu Qingyi¡¯s bravado. He stood there, motionless.

    This young girl, small as she was, showed not an iota of fear in her eyes amid impending danger. It was a courage worthy of admiration.

    "Today, I don¡¯t want to kill. I only want Li Xiyi."

    Before coming here, Lu Qingyi was ready to kill. But now, upon learning that her adversaries were Xu Boyan¡¯s men, she changed her mind.

    Li Xiyi had to be retrieved, no matter whether she was kidnapped or blocked. In any case, she had to be walked out.

    As long as she was alive, she could negotiate anything. But if she were killed, Lu Qingyi wouldn¡¯t care whether her killer was Xu Boyan¡¯s man or not.

    Those who dared to touch her, couldn¡¯t run away.

    The scarred man: "...."

    "Hey, despite being a young girl, you are certainly audacious."

    Said a man who had a black band tied around his hand.

    "Whether I¡¯m audacious or not is not for you to decide."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s lips curled up slightly. As she looked up, in less than a second, a gun appeared in her hand.

    "Nice gun."

    She toyed with it in her hand giving it a whirl, and then spoke slowly.

    The scarred man was shocked, staring between Lu Qingyi and his empty hand, unable to comprehend what just happened.

    When did Lu Qingyi snatch his gun? He didn¡¯t see it coming, even though his reflexes in the Falcon were quite good.

    "You...."

    The scarred man stared at Lu Qingyi, so shocked that he was lost for words.

    Lu Qingyi: "I just want the person."

    Just the person, no killing involved.

    "Not possible, Li Xiyi is from the Hacker League."

    There was no way the scarred man would agree. They had put a lot of effort into capturing a member of the Hacker League. They wouldn¡¯t let her go that easily.

    They wanted to use Li Xiyi to locate Blank in order to track down Doctor L.

    Lu Qingyi squinted, her eyes flashing dangerously.

    She was brimming with a dangerous aura, a vicious atmosphere hung around her, resembling a wild beast ready to attack at any time.

    Lu Qingyi was no good person. She could kill until her eyes turned red and wouldn¡¯t care about the innocent lives around her.

    If she was cornered, she wouldn¡¯t be easy to deal with and couldn¡¯t promise that she wouldn¡¯t resort to unprincipled deeds.

    Lu Qingyi pulled out two pistols from her waist, her eyes became cold, filled with a ruthless aura as she aimed at the scarred man.

    She has guns!!!

    The scarred man stood there stunned, watching the girl before him in disbelief.

    Indeed, one should never judge a book by its cover.

    Just as Lu Qingyi was about to say something, her phone rang.

    The ringtone was unique. Lu Qingyi holstered her guns and pulled out her phone, the ruthlessness between her brows gradually dissipated.

    The scarred man was left flabbergasted.

    This change, happened too fast.

    "I am at the dock."

    "Good, I¡¯ll wait for you."

    Lu Qingyi only said two sentences before she hung up the call, her expression looking particularly cold after hanging up.

    "Your boss is coming soon, will you hand over the person now or wait until he arrives?"

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s lips curled up slightly, she crossed her arms over her chest.

    The scarred man: "...."

    She said their boss would come, and he would come? Their boss was very busy.

    Lu Qingyi turned around and sat down on a stone bench nearby, leisurely awaiting Xu Boyan¡¯s arrival.

    The scarred man: "...."

    He didn¡¯t know what to do at this moment, his gun had been discarded by Lu Qingyi on one side.

    He bent down to pick up the gun from the ground, and after picking it up, he resumed pointing it towards Lu Qingyi.

 Chapter 369 Xu Boyan is here_1

    Chapter 369: 369 Xu Boyan is here_1Lu Qingyi seemed particularly cold, devoid of any superfluous emotional fluctuations.

    "What are you doing?"

    The Scar-faced man pointed his gun down at his calf, just about to pull the trigger when a cold voice yelled at him.

    The hand of the Scar-faced man trembled, accidentally pulling the trigger. The bullet flew out, and he looked stupidly back at the person who had spoken.

    He was scared out of his wits when he saw the newcomer was Xu Boyan.

    The bullet hit the spot where Lu Qingyi had just been sitting. By this time, Lu Qingyi had long since moved from her spot.

    The moment Xu Boyan saw the bullet flying, his heart leapt into his throat, extremely worried about Lu Qingyi.

    "Put away the gun."

    Xu Boyan glared at the Scar-faced man, his voice especially cold, his eyes filled with fury.

    Pointing a gun at his beloved girl, that annoyed him a lot.

    "Bo... Boss..."

    The Scar-faced man stuttered as he looked at Xu Boyan.

    Xu Boyan did indeed show up.

    "Child, are you okay?"

    Xu Boyan walked over to Lu Qingyi and gently embraced her, asking with concern.

    He knew Lu Qingyi was very skilled and that she was the head of Xingying, he knew she would not be injured, but Xu Boyan couldn¡¯t help but worry about her.

    "I¡¯m not that weak." S~ea??h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Lu Qingyi shook her head. It was just a bullet, she could dodge it.

    The Scar-faced man looked dumbfounded, staring in disbelief at the two people in front of him, seriously doubting his own eyes.

    That girl really knew their boss, and they seemed to be in an intimate relationship.

    There was worry and tenderness on their boss¡¯ face. He had never seen these emotions before. Did his boss really have these emotions? It was too unbelievable.

    He had only seen Xu Boyan¡¯s indifferent appearance, and his fury-filled demeanor, but he had never seen Xu Boyan¡¯s face full of gentleness.

    "Call me if there¡¯s anything in the future. Don¡¯t be alone, I will worry."

    Xu Boyan gently rubbed the top of Lu Qingyi¡¯s head, his voice unusually gentle.

    Lu Qingyi: "Ok."

    "Boss."

    The Scar-faced man took a step forward, trembling slightly as he spoke.

    "Who told you to shoot?"

    Xu Boyan turned his gaze, he looked coldly at the Scar-faced man.

    The Scar-faced man took a step backward, he suddenly felt a chill all over. Xu Boyan¡¯s eyes were really, really terrifying.

    "I¡¯m alright."

    Lu Qingyi grabbed Xu Boyan¡¯s arm, she slowly shook her head.

    Xu Boyan gently patted Lu Qingyi¡¯s arm. No one can hurt Lu Qingyi, not even him.

    Lu Qingyi is his most precious treasure, and no one can hurt her.

    "Boss... it was... it was an accident..."

    The Scar-faced man stuttered, truly terrified of Xu Boyan in this state.

    "Child, give me the gun."

    Xu Boyan turned his head slightly, he reached out his hand to Lu Qingyi.

    He¡¯d left in a hurry and didn¡¯t bring a gun, he knew that Lu Qingyi always carried one with her.

    "Punishment is enough."

    Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t take out her gun, she just shook her head at Xu Boyan.

    It wasn¡¯t necessary for Xu Boyan to kill or get blood on his hands for her sake. There was simply no need for it.

    "Alright, let¡¯s follow what the child says."

    Xu Boyan smiled, he softly rubbed the top of Lu Qingyi¡¯s head, his voice unusually gentle.

    Lu Qingyi looked at Xu Boyan and slowly spat out a name, "Li Xiyi."

    Xu Boyan: "Hm?"

    "Li Xiyi is in your hands."

    Lu Qingyi said.

    She was here for Li Xiyi. She took out her phone and dialed Li Xiyi¡¯s number again, but still, no one answered.

    Xu Boyan silently looked at the Scar-faced man: "Release her."

    The Scar-faced man didn¡¯t dare to say a word as he led Xu Boyan and Lu Qingyi to where Li Xiyi was being held.

    He didn¡¯t expect that Lu Qingyi was actually connected to Xu Boyan. It was incredibly unbelievable.

    That conversation suddenly resurfaced:

    "A member of the Hacker League?"

    "I¡¯m one of your boss¡¯ people."

    "Little girl, you can¡¯t say such things at will, bullets don¡¯t have eyes."

    "..."

    The conversation from more than ten minutes ago was still fresh in his memory. The Scar-faced man suddenly wished he could slap himself several times.

    Why didn¡¯t he believe her?

    Why didn¡¯t he believe her?

    That refined girl didn¡¯t seem like a liar, why didn¡¯t he believe her?

    "Boss, Li Xiyi is a member of the Hacker League."

    The Scar-faced man carefully looked back at Xu Boyan¡¯s expression, then timidly spoke.

    He wasn¡¯t sure if Xu Boyan was aware of this. If Xu Boyan didn¡¯t know, then he was going to die a horrible death.

    "A member of the Hacker League, huh?"

    On hearing this, Xu Boyan turned his gaze to Lu Qingyi, hinting at his inquiry.

    Li Xiyi was a member of the Hacker League, he really didn¡¯t know about this. His little friend surely doesn¡¯t have a connection to the Hacker League as well, she has quite the number of aliases.

    "She is indeed a member of the Hacker League and also my friend."

    Lu Qingyi naturally wouldn¡¯t deny it, she nodded.

    "Little friend, what about you?"

    Xu Boyan asked, his eyes full of expectation as he looked at Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi tightened her lips and remained silent.

    She knew what Xu Boyan was asking. She was thinking about how to answer Xu Boyan. White was always him, Xu Boyan was looking for White, she had never told him about it.

    "You don¡¯t have to say if you don¡¯t want to."

    Xu Boyan gently rubbed Lu Qingyi¡¯s head, speaking softly. He could see the struggle within Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi was quiet, they arrived at where Li Xiyi was being held. Li Xiyi was curled up in a corner, her hair loose and covering her face.

    Lu Qingyi sharply eyed the Scar-faced man, causing him to shrink his neck.

    It was clear that Xu Boyan highly favoured this girl. He was even willing to let go of a member of the Hacker League, even though Xu Boyan had long been trying to capture members of the Hacker League.

    The door to the cell was opened, and Li Xiyi moved her body slightly. Her hair covered half of her face, and her eyes were closed shut.

    "Xiyi."

    Lu Qingyi called softly.

    Hearing Lu Qingyi¡¯s voice, Li Xiyi slowly opened her eyes. She looked somewhat shabby, her eyes lacking any light, seeming to have a touch of despair.

    Seeing Lu Qingyi, there was neither joy nor blame in her eyes, only an extraordinary calm.

    Such calm made Lu Qingyi feel a sense of abnormality.

    "Xiyi..."

    Lu Qingyi called again, her voice slightly gentler this time.

    Li Xiyi didn¡¯t move, she just looked at Lu Qingyi, her eyes filled with an unnerving calmness.

    Lu Qingyi took a step towards Li Xiyi.

    "Don¡¯t come over, okay?"

    Li Xiyi suddenly spoke, her voice pleading.

 Chapter 370 Li Xiyiâ€™s Weakness_1

    Chapter 370: 370 Li Xiyi¡¯s Weakness_1Half of Li Xiyi¡¯s face was still covered by her hair. In her eyes was a plea for compassion as she curled up motionless in the corner.

    Lu Qingyi halted her footsteps, staring at Li Xiyi.

    The heart of the man with the scar suddenly skipped a beat, his expression becoming somewhat flustered.

    Xu Boyan softly furrowed his brows, turning to look at the scarred man, his gaze icy.

    "Boss..."

    Upon meeting Xu Boyan¡¯s gaze, the scarred man felt his heart lodge in his throat.

    He knew exactly what was happening to Li Xiyi right now.

    "Tell me, what happened, hm?"

    Lu Qingyi remained in place, her voice surprisingly gentle as she looked at Li Xiyi, slowly asking.

    "I¡¯m...fine."

    Li Xiyi offered Lu Qingyi a forced smile as a tear slid down her cheek.

    Lu Qingyi gently frowned, striding towards Li Xiyi. She could be sure that Li Xiyi was in trouble.

    "Qingyi, I beg you, don¡¯t come over."

    Li Xiyi shrunk further into herself, lightly shaking her head at Lu Qingyi.

    "Li Xiyi, what are you afraid of? You¡¯ve never been afraid before."

    Lu Qingyi moved in front of Li Xiyi, squatting down slowly to meet her eyes.

    Li Xiyi slowly shook her head.

    Lu Qingyi reached out to brush the hair off Li Xiyi¡¯s face.

    "Ah, don¡¯t, don¡¯t..."

    Li Xiyi suddenly started screaming like a madwoman.

    Lu Qingyi realized that there was a deep knife wound on her face. Being a doctor, she could tell the depth of the cut.

    Li Xiyi was thin, with hardly any flesh on her face. If the cut had been a fraction deeper, it would have hit the bone. S§×ar?h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Li Xiyi wasn¡¯t afraid of anything, not even death. The only thing she was concerned about was her looks.

    She would always say, "I can die, but I want to look good doing it. I can¡¯t have a blemish on my face."

    For a young woman who was so preoccupied with her appearance, a facial disfigurement would be overwhelmingly devastating.

    Li Xiyi was quite skilled, not exceptional, but definitely not useless. She was especially competent at escaping.

    She was probably caught because her face was injured.

    "Don¡¯t worry, you¡¯ll be fine."

    Lu Qingyi pulled a tissue from her pocket and gently began wiping the dried blood from Li Xiyi¡¯s face, treating her with extraordinary care.

    Li Xiyi calmed down. She sat there blankly, motionless, like a puppet laid bare for slaughter.

    Xu Boyan watched Lu Qingyi and Li Xiyi, his eyebrows still furrowed tightly.

    "Boss...."

    The scarred man felt a chill running down his spine, certain that his doom was impending.

    "I won¡¯t protect you."

    Xu Boyan shifted his gaze to the scarred man, uttering a single chilly sentence.

    He wouldn¡¯t protect the scarred man. Lu Qingyi could handle him however she wanted.

    The scarred man felt a wave of fear crash over him. He took several steps back, wanting to turn around and leave but lacking the courage to do so.

    Lu Qingyi tenderly brushed Li Xiyi¡¯s hair and gave a comforting smile, "Sweetheart, it¡¯ll get better."

    "No it won¡¯t, Qingyi. Now that I¡¯m disfigured, he will never look at me again..."

    Li Xiyi shook her head, murmuring to herself.

    Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t know who Li Xiyi referred to as "he," but she knew that this person held a significant place in Li Xiyi¡¯s heart. It was just like the place Xu Boyan held in Lu Qingyi¡¯s heart.

    "You must trust me, I can make you well again."

    Lu Qingyi spoke gently.

    She was certain that she could restore Li Xiyi¡¯s face to its original state. She believed in her ability to do so.

    Li Xiyi was shaking her head, her expression very dull.

    "Xu Boyan, if these weren¡¯t your men and this wasn¡¯t your territory, I would have blown this place up by now."

    Lu Qingyi stood up. She moved over to Xu Boyan, her expression stern and her gaze cold.

    She was fiercely loyal. Li Xiyi was her friend. They had known each other for many years, braving various storms together.

    Li Xiyi held a significant place in her heart. Given her strategies, if these incidents were unrelated to Xu Boyan or if she didn¡¯t know him, she would have razed this place to the ground and not let anyone escape.

    Xu Boyan didn¡¯t cause this incident, but his people did.

    "You are welcome to vent your anger. If you want to blow up this place, don¡¯t consider me."

    Xu Boyan took a step forward. He gently tousled Lu Qingyi¡¯s hair, his voice surprisingly tender.

    His principle was to spoil Lu Qingyi. She could do whatever she wanted, even if she wanted his life, he would give it to her.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s antagonistic aura lessened as Xu Boyan comforted her, quickly calming down.

    She hadn¡¯t expected Xu Boyan to say something like that. He never failed to touch her heartstrings.

    Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t look at Xu Boyan. She drew a gun from her waist and pointed it at the scarred man¡¯s forehead.

    "Xiyi, was it him?"

    Lu Qingyi turned to look at Li Xiyi, asking gently.

    Li Xiyi looked at the scarred man, her expression blank. Then she nodded slowly.

    It was him.

    He was the one who slashed her with the knife. It was him.

    Li Xiyi still couldn¡¯t forget the sight of the large knife swinging towards her. The burning pain on her face. The blood continuously dripping.

    When she touched the sticky wet blood, she almost fainted.

    Her face...

    That was Li Xiyi¡¯s first thought at the time.

    "Do unto him as he has done unto you."

    Lu Qingyi slightly curled her lips. Just like how the scarred man had pointed a knife at her, she was now doing the same to him.

    Initially, she didn¡¯t want to go into details because the man was Xu Boyan¡¯s man. But now it was different; the scarred man had hurt Li Xiyi.

    "It wasn¡¯t on purpose..."

    Meeting Lu Qingyi¡¯s cold eyes, the scarred guy became even more scared.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s gun was real. It was astonishing that such a young girl could handle a gun with such composure.

    "If I killed you and then apologized, would you forgive me?"

    Lu Qingyi sneered.

    The logic was the same, unforgivable.

    "Little one, give me the gun. You¡¯ll dirty your hands."

    Just as Lu Qingyi was about to pull the trigger, Xu Boyan enveloped her hand with his larger one, gently shaking his head.

    Killing should be his job. Lu Qingyi should only be responsible for watching.

 Chapter 371 Lu Qingyi: Related to me?_1

    Chapter 371: 371 Lu Qingyi: Related to me?_1"I¡¯ve been dirtied many times already, one more won¡¯t make a difference."

    Lu Qingyi held a gun in her hand, but she didn¡¯t hand it off to Xu Boyan.

    Since the first time she killed, her hands were already stained, so what would one more time matter?

    Xu Boyan looked at Lu Qingyi, staying silent.

    Upon hearing Lu Qingyi¡¯s words, Scarface trembled inwardly. This girl was not simple, not merely because she had taken control of Xu Boyan, but due to her own complexity.

    "Xu Boyan, would you blame me for killing your man right before your eyes?"

    Lu Qingyi looked back at Xu Boyan, asking in a soft voice.

    Whether he would blame her or not was not really important to her at this moment. Scarface had to die.

    "No."

    Xu Boyan glanced at Scarface, his thin lips parting to slowly utter two words.

    Even though Scarface was his subordinate, he was reluctant, but in his heart, Lu Qingyi was even more important.

    "Bang!"

    A gunshot rang out. Scarface fell to the ground, a hole in his forehead leaking fresh blood.

    His eyes were wide open.

    As relaxed as if nothing had happened, Lu Qingyi tucked the gun into her waistband and turned to walk towards Li Xiyi.

    "It¡¯s okay, don¡¯t be scared, I¡¯ll take you away." S§×arch* The novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Lu Qingyi gently crouched down and lifted Li Xiyi into her arms.

    Lu Qingyi was surprisingly strong, lifting Li Xiyi felt like lifting weightlessly. Li Xiyi struggled a little, but quickly stopped.

    Her eyes were empty, somewhat dazed.

    Lu Qingyi walked out, with Xu Boyan following behind.

    "Back to the Seaview Villa."

    Lu Qingyi gently wiped Li Xiyi¡¯s face with a tissue as she softly spoke to Xu Boyan in the driver¡¯s seat.

    "Not the hospital?"

    Xu Boyan looked surprised for a moment. Li Xiyi¡¯s face was injured, shouldn¡¯t they go to the hospital?

    Lu Qingyi shook her head: "No."

    Li Xiyi didn¡¯t want to see a lot of people right now. Going to the hospital might push her over the edge. Besides, no hospital doctor was better than her.

    She would handle it herself.

    Without asking anything more, Xu Boyan drove the car in the direction of the villa.

    ¡ª¡ª

    Lu Qingyi carried Li Xiyi directly into the lab. Xu Boyan knitted his brows slightly.

    Seeing his darling girl embrace another woman, Xu Boyan was actually feeling a bit jealous.

    He rarely came to this villa of Lu Qingyi¡¯s, since Lu Qingyi herself was rarely there. So, he hadn¡¯t really paid attention to the layout of the place.

    It looked ordinary, but there was a lab here, a fact Xu Boyan was unaware of.

    His darling girl sure had a lot of secrets, huh.

    Lu Qingyi laid Li Xiyi on the bed. Li Xiyi¡¯s expression remained numb as she stared blankly at the ceiling.

    "Li Xiyi, what are you afraid of? Just because your face is ruined? Do you think my medical skills can¡¯t restore your looks?"

    Looking at Li Xiyi¡¯s dull gaze, Lu Qingyi suddenly became very angry, and she slapped Li Xiyi on the uninjured side of her face.

    Li Xiyi¡¯s gaze slowly refocused, she blinked slowly, looking at Lu Qingyi but not saying a word.

    Her appearance was really important, to herself.

    She was scared, very scared.

    Xu Boyan observed from the side, not saying a word.

    His darling girl was really angry today, he had never seen such a wrathful Lu Qingyi.

    "Xu Boyan, you go out first,"

    Lu Qingyi looked at Xu Boyan, speaking softly.

    Xu Boyan nodded, closing the door behind him as he left.

    "You guys... won¡¯t turn against each other, right?"

    Li Xiyi¡¯s eyes slightly shifted towards the closed door, she slowly asked with a trace of self-mockery in her voice.

    "No."

    Lu Qingyi was treating Li Xiyi¡¯s wound. Without hesitation, she spoke.

    "Nice, that¡¯s true love."

    Li Xiyi faintly curled up the corners of her lips. The movement pulled at the wound on her lip, causing a bit of pain.

    That Lu Qingyi killed his man in front of Xu Boyan, and Xu Boyan actually allowed it showed her that Xu Boyan really loved Lu Qingyi, deeply, truly loved her.

    True love and real romance do exist in this world.

    She used to think that these things might be luxuries, or plots in novels.

    But now she realized that this kind of love was right beside her.

    "Don¡¯t talk."

    Lu Qingyi slightly furrowed her brows, not stopping the work at her hand.

    Li Xiyi¡¯s wound was deep, it was a bit difficult to treat and would take more time to fully heal.

    She might be Doctor L, but she was not an immortal, it was impossible to quickly heal Li Xiyi¡¯s face.

    "Your wound is deep. It can recover, but it will take almost a week."

    Lu Qingyi spoke.

    Li Xiyi: "Hmm."

    As long as it could be restored, that was good enough. The moment the stabbing pain hit her, she was stunned.

    The knife cut was deep. Even going to the hospital wouldn¡¯t necessarily prevent scarring. She liked her original face and never thought about plastic surgery. She was scared to leave a scar, very scared.

    It slipped her mind that Lu Qingyi is Doctor L, thought Li Xiyi mockingly.

    Lu Qingyi was so capable, why did Li Xiyi need to be scared?

    Lu Qingyi asked, "Why did you go to the docks?"

    "To pick up a shipment, I didn¡¯t expect to run into Falcon¡¯s men. As you know, I¡¯m pretty good with computers, and some other stuff, just not that good physically."

    Li Xiyi lightly replied, the pulling sensation on her wounded lips painfully apparent, as if she couldn¡¯t feel the pain at all.

    Who would have thought that she would be so unlucky, getting slashed in the face like that?

    "No one left in the Hacker League?"

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s voice sounded somewhat cold.

    Li Xiyi went to fetch the goods, as a representative of the Hacker League.

    "Just happened to be here."

    Said Li Xiyi. Of course, the Hacker League had people. It was just a coincidence that she was in Kyoto, so the goods were entrusted to her.

    "Hmph."

    Lu Qingyi chuckled coldly.

    She didn¡¯t have much affection for the Hacker League.

    Li Xiyi said, "The goods are still in Falcon¡¯s hands."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s expression was exceedingly cold: "Oh."

    "You should go and retrieve them."

    Li Xiyi met Lu Qingyi¡¯s gaze and took a deep breath before speaking.

    She didn¡¯t know if Lu Qingyi would be willing. Although Lu Qingyi was part of the Hacker League, she was also known to act according to her mood.

    "What¡¯s it got to do with me?"

    Lu Qingyi raised her eyebrow, clearly not intending to go.

    Li Xiyi: "..."

    "If they bully you, quit the League."

    Without waiting for Li Xiyi to speak again, Lu Qingyi continued.

    As a member of the Hacker League, Li Xiyi had a responsibility to retrieve the lost goods. And if the Hacker League didn¡¯t get the goods, they would blame Li Xiyi.

 Chapter 372 My weakness is you_1

    Chapter 372: 372 My weakness is you_1Li Xiyi took a deep breath, a silence falling between them.

    Lu Qingyi was a part of the Hacker League because they had begged her to join, but Li Xiyi wasn¡¯t.

    "They wouldn¡¯t dare lay a finger on you."

    After treating Li Xiyi¡¯s wound and bandaging it, Lu Qingyi¡¯s voice was slightly cold.

    She was protective, always ensuring the safety of her own people.

    "I know."

    Li Xiyi spoke, aware that the Hacker League didn¡¯t dare to hurt her, considering her relationship with Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi could be considered the core of the Hacker League, a person no one would dare to offend.

    "I should leave now."

    Once she had bandaged Li Xiyi¡¯s wound, Lu Qingyi tidied up and went out.

    Xu Boyan was still outside.

    "How is it now?"

    On hearing the sound of the door opening, Xu Boyan immediately stood up, looking at Lu Qingyi as he asked.

    Lu Qingyi had stayed in the lab for a long time.

    Lu Qingyi: "It¡¯s taken care of."

    Xu Boyan asked: "Doesn¡¯t she need to go to the hospital?"

    Lu Qingyi shook her head: "No need."

    "This young friend of mine is quite skilled in the medical field."

    Xu Boyan stretched out his hand to ruffle Lu Qingyi¡¯s hair. This little friend of his was truly a treasure, capable of anything.

    Lu Qingyi: "I¡¯m just average."

    "Xu Boyan, I genuinely care for my friends."

    Lu Qingyi suddenly turned to look at Xu Boyan, speaking seriously.

    She was just like that, not much for making friends and hence she cherished the few she had.

    She¡¯s a loyal person and her relationship with Li Xiyi is older than her relationship with Xu Boyan.

    So sometimes she might seem concerned about Li Xiyi.

    "Mmm, I understand."

    Xu Boyan nodded.

    He was acutely aware of the temperament of his little friend.

    "She¡¯s quite sensitive about her looks, so she¡¯s a bit emotional right now. Everyone has weaknesses, Xiyi isn¡¯t afraid of death but she¡¯s terrified of disfigurement."

    Lu Qingyi sat on the sofa and slowly started speaking.

    Xu Boyan sat next to her, listening silently.

    "I have weaknesses too..."

    Leaning back against the sofa, Lu Qingyi slowly closed her eyes, a mocking smile playing on her lips.

    Xu Boyan kept quiet, patiently waiting for Lu Qingyi to continue speaking.

    "It used to be grandma, now... it¡¯s you."

    Lu Qingyi opened her eyes, looking at Xu Boyan. The smile on her lips was gentle.

    What she valued most was her family and friends. When her grandmother was alive, she was always on Lu Qingyi¡¯s mind. The softest part of her heart was devoted to her grandmother.

    Now that her grandmother has passed away, her weakness is Xu Boyan.

    The man she loves.

    "My weakness is also you."

    Xu Boyan smiled, his smile extraordinarily gentle. He gently embraced Lu Qingyi.

    ¡ª¡ª

    Lu Qingyi went to the medical school the next day and was called out as soon as she entered the classroom.

    "Lu Qingyi, Professor Lin wants you to visit her office."

    Just as Lu Qingyi stepped inside the classroom, someone stopped her.

    Lu Qingyi frowned slightly, her face expressing displeasure.

    The female classmate who had called out to Lu Qingyi was confused. Why was Professor Lin, from the traditional medicine department, looking for a traditional medicine student?

    It was indeed a perplexing situation.

    Lu Qingyi turned around and started walking towards the office building.

    Wait, where is Professor Lin¡¯s office?

    Halfway there, Lu Qingyi realized she overlooked this question.

    "Professor Lu, this way, this way."

    There were only a few people on the field. Just as Lu Qingyi was about to phone Wei Song, she heard Lin Wu¡¯s call.

    Lin Wu was standing in front of the office building, waving at Lu Qingyi from a distance. There were very few people on the empty field, so nobody paid attention to Lin Wu¡¯s shouts.

    "Professor Lu, I¡¯m really sorry. I should have come to ask you directly instead of sending someone to call you."

    Lin Wu jogged over to Lu Qingyi, scratching the back of his head awkwardly and chuckling.

    Lu Qingyi had been very low key. Wei Song had told him to keep her identity a secret, so he didn¡¯t dare to go openly to the classroom to find her.

    A university professor going to find a student for advice?

    This was definitely shocking. News of this would quickly expose Lu Qingyi¡¯s identity.

    "It¡¯s alright. Which floor is your office on?"

    Lu Qingyi glanced at the office building and slowly asked her question.

    Lin Wu: "Fourth floor. Let me take you there."

    Next to Lin Wu¡¯s office was Ge Yuan¡¯s. Coming downstairs, Ge Yuan spotted Lin Wu chatting and laughing with a female student, leaving him stunned.

    He was shocked, not by Lin Wu talking to a female student, but by the fact that Lin Wu was plastering a smile on his face and continuously flattering the student, who was resulting with a cold face and occasionally nodding.

    Wait... did he feel like roles were reversed here?

    "Professor Lin."

    Ge Yuan called out to Lin Wu.

    Lin Wu merely glanced at Ge Yuan and walked straight past him, not offering him a second look.

    Ge Yuan: "..."

    What did he do again?

    "Young lady, don¡¯t you have manners?"

    Ge Yuan was confused and stopped Lu Qingyi.

    She had walked past him without saying a word. A student¡¯s basic courtesy when meeting a professor was at least to greet them. This student didn¡¯t even have that much manners.

    Lu Qingyi hadn¡¯t realized this. Her temperament was naturally cold. Moreover, she had always been a professor before, so she naturally ignored these protocols. S§×arch* The N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    It was not really a problem for professors to not greet each other when they met, but a student not greeting a professor was indeed a question of manners.

    "There¡¯s no need for manners with you."

    Looking at Ge Yuan, Lin Wu replied, his tone showing his displeasure.

    He was the grudge-holding type, and Ge Yuan had not helped him yesterday.

    Ge Yuan: "..."

    What did he do? What did he do?

    "By the way, I¡¯ve arranged for your laboratory. You can go over later, the keys are in my office."

    Lin Wu suddenly smacked his head, looking like he had just remembered something.

    If not for having seen Ge Yuan, he might have truly forgotten about the lab, his happiness blurred out everything, completely focused on his math problems.

    Lu Qingyi nodded, her expression neutral, "Thanks."

    All of a sudden, Ge Yuan realized, this beautiful young woman must be the one both Wei Song and Lin Wu wished to induct into their lab.

    What else did this girl, apart from being beautiful, possess?

    Why did Wei Song and Lin Wu want her in their lab?

 Chapter 373 Lu Qingyi gives a lecture to Lin Wu_1

    Chapter 373: 373 Lu Qingyi gives a lecture to Lin Wu_1"Old Lin, this is an illogical matter."

    Ge Yuan held onto Lin Wu¡¯s sleeve, his brows were furrowed as he spoke.

    Lin Wu shrugged off Ge Yuan¡¯s hand and walked upstairs with Lu Qingyi, leaving Ge Yuan standing there, stunned.

    What kind of charm did this girl possess to make Wei Song and Lin Wu assist her so thoroughly? They were even doing their utmost to help Lu Qingyi into the laboratory, which freshman weren¡¯t typically allowed to enter. S§×arch* The N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Ge Yuan was truly at a loss.

    Upon reaching the upper floor, Lin Wu courteously opened the door for Lu Qingyi.

    As the most prestigious Professor Lu from Hardrick, he must take good care of her.

    "Professor Lu, please have a seat."

    Lin Wu kindly pulled out a chair for Lu Qingyi, allowing her to sit down.

    "Professor Lu, would you like some tea?"

    Lin Wu went to pour Lu Qingyi a cup. His smile was extraordinarily broad.

    Thinking about not having to worry about his math problem anymore, Lin Wu felt exhilarated.

    He never thought he¡¯d meet Hardrick¡¯s most distinguished Professor Lu in person one day, let alone have such close interactions with her.

    Lin Wu felt like he was dreaming, it was astonishingly incredible.

    "You don¡¯t have to be so polite."

    Lu Qingyi took the tea, gently shaking her head.

    Before and after learning she was Hardrick¡¯s most famous Professor Lu, Lin Wu had two completely different attitudes, they were almost polar opposites.

    "Of course I should, your prestige is worthy of my respect."

    Lin Wu quickly disagreed, the renowned Professor Lu of Hardrick was an exemplar for all their professors, the most worthy of their respect.

    Lu Qingyi: "..."

    Prestige?

    What nonsense?

    How was this related to prestige? Lu Qingyi felt particularly baffled.

    "These are the keys to the lab."

    Lin Wu took out the keys and handed them to Lu Qingyi respectfully.

    "Thank you."

    Lu Qingyi received the keys, her expression as calm as ever, void of excitement, as if it were only natural.

    "Professor Lu, would you help me with this problem?"

    Lin Wu took out a problem with a playful expression and handed it to Lu Qingyi.

    It was a rather challenging problem.

    "Just knowing the answer isn¡¯t enough, the key is the method."

    Lu Qingyi glanced at the problem, already having the solution in mind. She slowly began speaking.

    She could provide Lin Wu with the answer, but he would only know the answer to this problem. The next time another similar problem came up, he might still be clueless.

    "Yes, yes, so how would I solve it?"

    As a seasoned professor, Lin Wu now resembled a dutiful student listening attentively to Lu Qingyi¡¯s explanation.

    "Like this..."

    Lu Qingyi explained the thought process behind solving the problem very straightforwardly to Lin Wu, and also shared the solution method.

    It was actually a relatively simple math problem.

    "I can¡¯t believe I never thought of that."

    No sooner had Lu Qingyi finished explaining, Lin Wu¡¯s mind became clear. Realizing the simplicity of the solution, he couldn¡¯t believe he hadn¡¯t thought of that.

    "Professor Lin..."

    The office door was suddenly pushed open. A girl with a ponytail and black-framed glasses looked in shock at the scene in the office.

    In the office, a young girl who looked like a student was explaining a problem to a university professor, who was obediently listening.

    Isn¡¯t this a bit abnormal?

    She closed the office door and reopened it. The scene in the office remained the same.

    Li Yuanyuan began to doubt the accuracy of her vision; this whole situation was utterly illogical.

    "Don¡¯t you know basic manners?"

    Lin Wu suddenly looked up, his voice icy as he scolded, successfully shifting to his stern professor attitude.

    "Wait for me."

    Lin Wu then lowered his voice to speak to Lu Qingyi.

    The contrast in his attitude towards the two was stark.

    "I¡¯m sorry, Professor Lin. I was in a hurry."

    Li Yuanyuan lowered her head, she sounded somewhat apologetic, resembling a dutiful student.

    With her ponytail, black-framed glasses, and her humble yet assertive way of speaking, she was the epitome of a studious student.

    "What¡¯s the matter? I¡¯m busy."

    Lin Wu frowned slightly, his face showing his impatience.

    He hated being disturbed when he was solving problems, especially when he was being explained a problem.

    "I came to submit the assignment, and talk about the party thing."

    Li Yuanyuan¡¯s eyes landed on Lu Qingyi, they were filled with curiosity and examine closely. She was talking to Lin Wu.

    Lu Qingyi, crossing her legs, yawned, then picked up the tea on the table and took a sip. "The tea is a little light."

    She made a casual comment; she had high standards for tea.

    "You..."

    "I¡¯ll brew another pot."

    Lin Wu was just about to respond to Li Yuanyuan, but stopped abruptly and instead offered to brew more tea upon hearing Lu Qingyi¡¯s comment.

    Lu Qingyi: "No need, I¡¯ll do it myself."

    "The tea, cups, pot... everything is in here."

    Lin Wu immediately fetched everything for Lu Qingyi, a smile crossed his face.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s attitude was rather cool, "Hmm."

    "Do you like the tea leaves?"

    Lin Wu asked.

    He had heard that Hardrick¡¯s most esteemed Professor Lu had quite an understanding of tea, and loved to drink it, but wasn¡¯t sure what Lu Qingyi¡¯s preferences were.

    Lu Qingyi: "They are fine."

    Green tea, well it is what it is.

    Li Yuanyuan was stunned, her face filled with disbelief as she looked back and forth between Lin Wu and Lu Qingyi. It was really quite unbelievable.

    What exactly is happening right now?

    "What were you saying just now?"

    After speaking with Lu Qingyi, Lin Wu finally remembered, Li Yuanyuan had told him something.

    Li Yuanyuan: "..."

    So, was everything she said previously in vain? Although she felt a bit angry, she didn¡¯t dare to voice her frustration.

    "I wanted to discuss the program for the party with you."

    "What¡¯s our class performing?"

    Although Lin Wu was not particularly interested in the party, as a class teacher, he still needed to show some concern.

    "A combination of piano, violin, and dance performance; the repertoires have not yet been decided. Professor Lin, could you help us apply on the school¡¯s side?"

    Li Yuanyuan placed her homework on the table, speaking slowly, confidence emanating from her.

    All the school¡¯s performances were listed on the program list, but as a teacher, he had the power to apply to the school for exceptions.

    As a seasoned professor, Lin Wu naturally had substantial influence.

    "That¡¯s fine, who will be playing the piano?"

    Lin Wu asked, his interest in the matter was apparent.

    Li Yuanyuan: "Me."

    She seemed particularly confident; she had learned piano since she was little, had always been doing well, and had passed the highest level of examinations. She had absolute confidence in playing the piano.

    Lin Wu asked: "What are you planning to play?"

    He was quite interested in piano, hence the inquiry.

    The party was not even one-tenth as important to him as his math problems.

 Chapter 374 Lu Qingyi: Quite boring_1

    Chapter 374: 374 Lu Qingyi: Quite boring_1"I plan to play the piano piece for June, which is the simplest one, ¡¯Clever¡¯".

    A slight curve of a smile appeared on Li Yuanyuan¡¯s lips, a surge of pride welled up in her heart.

    June¡¯s piano pieces aren¡¯t something everyone can play, many people can¡¯t bring out the feel of June.

    Every piano piece for June is classic. ¡¯Clever¡¯ is the one with the simplest rhythm, but very few people can play it.

    Upon hearing Li Yuanyuan¡¯s words, Lu Qingyi paused in her tea-making process, she raised her eyes to look at Li Yuanyuan, just for a fleeting moment before lowering her gaze back to her task.

    The song she¡¯s going to play for her grandmother consists of particularly simple notes, it¡¯s a touchingly warm one.

    Relative to others, it is a bit gentle.

    Lin Wu was somewhat shocked: "You can?"

    "Half and half, I¡¯m not particularly good at it."

    Li Yuanyuan chuckled modestly.

    Even being able to play just half of it in many people¡¯s eyes is very impressive; in the industry, those pianists consider those who can mimic the June piano pieces as exceptionally skilled people.

    June¡¯s music style isn¡¯t something everyone can play, nor can everyone mimic.

    "That¡¯s very good."

    Lin Wu patted Li Yuanyuan¡¯s shoulder, a smile on his face.

    Lin Wu was also aware of and fond of June¡¯s piano pieces.

    "Professor, she seems familiar."

    Li Yuanyuan then proceeded to ask Lin Wu.

    Ever since she walked into the office, she had been particularly curious about Lu Qingyi. She really thought Lu Qingyi seemed familiar, as if she had seen her somewhere before.

    "She is from the Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine." Sear?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Lin Wu glanced at Lu Qingyi, for a moment he didn¡¯t know how to introduce Lu Qingyi, so he just said these four words.

    Being from the Traditional Chinese Medicine department, there was no issue with that.

    Lu Qingyi showed no expression. When she heard Li Yuanyuan ask about her, she seemed as though she didn¡¯t even hear, she continued making tea with a cold demeanor.

    Li Yuanyuan: "..."

    She took a look at Lu Qingyi, feeling choked up inside.

    This person, with such an attitude and Lin Wu didn¡¯t seem to mind.

    She simply forgot to knock out of urgency and Lin Wu got angry with her.

    "Lu...Qingyi, what is your class¡¯s performance?"

    Incidentally, Lin Wu asked Lu Qingyi. With Lu Qingyi¡¯s personality, she probably wouldn¡¯t even know what is being performed in her class.

    He originally intended to call Lu Qingyi Professor Lu, but he swallowed those words upon meeting her gaze.

    In front of others, Wei Song always called Lu Qingyi simply Qingyi, so probably it should be fine for him to do the same?

    "Piano."

    Lu Qingyi continued focusing on her task without raising her eyelids the slightest.

    Lin Wu chuckled and said: "I didn¡¯t expect you to know."

    "Lu Qingyi, right? I know you."

    Li Yuanyuan gave a smile at Lu Qingyi, and said in a friendly manner.

    She was aware of the events during military training, Lu Qingyi from the Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine was quite famous, it is said that she was extraordinarily beautiful with excellent temperament.

    She really was as people described.

    Really very beautiful, very poised, but also very unapproachable.

    "Hmm."

    Lu Qingyi served the tea she made, placing a cup in front of Lin Wu, answering coolly, whether to Lin Wu or Li Yuanyuan.

    "You may leave now."

    Lin Wu glanced at Li Yuanyuan and spoke.

    Insulting.

    Li Yuanyuan took a look at Lu Qingyi, moved her lips, and finally turned around to leave.

    "Who from your class is playing the piano?"

    Lin Wu asked Lu Qingyi in passing.

    Overhearing Lin Wu¡¯s question, Li Yuanyuan¡¯s footsteps slightly slowed down, she wanted to hear the answer.

    "Me."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s delicate lips slightly parted, slowly uttering a single word.

    Lin Wu: "..."

    Really?

    Lu Qingyi is playing the piano?

    Regardless of whether Lu Qingyi knows how to play or not, her personality doesn¡¯t seem to fit someone who would participate in such a mundane party.

    Well, this kind of party would be invigorating for other students, but would be boring for Lu Qingyi.

    The party can be quite loud, but Lu Qingyi prefers quiet.

    Li Yuanyuan¡¯s footsteps paused, she stopped the motion of reaching for the doorknob.

    Lu Qingyi, playing the piano?

    Lin Wu asked incredulously: "You¡¯re really going?"

    "Hmm."

    "I can¡¯t believe it."

    Lin Wu lightly shook his head.

    Misunderstanding his words, Li Yuanyuan left thinking Lu Qingyi can¡¯t play the piano.

    Lu Qingyi: "Why?"

    "I didn¡¯t expect you¡¯d participate in such a dull competition."

    Lin Wu looked Lu Qingyi up and down once and then slowly spoke up.

    He didn¡¯t believe that Lu Qingyi would participate in such a dull competition.

    It was hard to blindly believe that someone with Lu Qingyi¡¯s personality would participate in a competition.

    Hard to believe.

    "Quite boring."

    Lu Qingyi lifted her self-made tea and took a small sip.

    Her tea-making and tea-drinking motions were a feast for the eyes, a clear indication of her tea ceremony training, everything was so precise.

    She loved drinking tea, primarily due to her grandmother. Her grandmother enjoyed drinking tea, so she learned about tea and took tea courses to make her grandmother happy.

    "Professor Lu, aren¡¯t you really not even twenty years old?"

    Lin Wu observed Lu Qingyi¡¯s movements, then proceeded to ask.

    Very few young people appreciate tea, let alone possessing such knowledge.

    Lu Qingyi was so impressive and knowledgeable, which led Lin Wu to doubt if Lu Qingyi was really only twenty years old.

    The age of a woman is always a mystery, with good skincare, it can be hard to tell their age. Some forty-something celebrities look barely in their twenties; some seventy or eighty-year-olds resemble fifty instead.

    So, it¡¯s perfectly normal for a woman¡¯s age to be undocumented. Why can¡¯t Lu Qingyi, who looks about fifteen or sixteen, be over thirty?

    Lu Qingyi raised an eyebrow: "Is there a need for me to deceive you?"

    Something like age, she really didn¡¯t see the need to deceive others, because the only person deceived would be herself.

    "Hehe, just that Professor Lu, you seem too mature for your age at certain aspects."

    Lin Wu scratched the back of his head, then lifted the cup of tea Lu Qingyi had put on the table and took a small sip.

    He couldn¡¯t help but widen his eyes, the tea Lu Qingyi brewed... was really to his palette?

    This was even more flavorful compared to those famous tea masters¡¯ brews.

    Lu Qingyi slightly curled her lips into a smile, fell silent. After all, maturity can also be unrelated to age.

    "Let me go to the lab once I solve this problem."

    Lu Qingyi glanced at the time on her phone and spoke up slowly.

    She still wanted to get to the lab sooner, so she could finish the research earlier.

    "Oh oh oh."

    Lin Wu nodded, quickly presenting the question to Lu Qingyi.

 Chapter 375: Key to Lab 375_1

    Chapter 375: Key to Lab 375_1After teaching Lin Wu, Lu Qingyi left the room. Lin Wu wanted to ask Lu Qingyi about tea art, but knowing how busy she was, he decided not to.

    "Lu Qingyi, you seem to have a close relationship with Professor Lin."

    Li Yuanyuan saw Lu Qingyi walking out of the building and greeted her with a smile. Sear?h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Lin Wu had never shown such warmth to any student before. Lu Qingyi must be quite exceptional.

    Lu Qingyi glanced at Li Yuanyuan but didn¡¯t say a word, casually playing with the keys to the laboratory.

    "You have the lab keys?"

    Li Yuanyuan looked stunned at Lu Qingyi, her eyes widened at the sight of the key in Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand, quite taken aback by it.

    Li Yuanyuan once knew an upper-classman in her third year who had entered the medical school¡¯s laboratory. She¡¯d seen the medical laboratory key, identical to the one Lu Qingyi was holding.

    The laboratory keys were unique-the material, the color, and the design all stood apart.

    Li Yuanyuan didn¡¯t know what material the key was made, but it certainly looked different from others.

    Most other keys were either gold or silver, but the laboratory key was white, pure white. The shape was like a leaf. Had she not seen the lab key, she might not have thought that something shaped like this can serve as a key.

    Lu Qingyi raised an eyebrow, "Have you seen this before?"

    It was interesting that Li Yuanyuan knew about the medical school laboratory key. Most freshmen have never seen it, and many people were unaware of its existence.

    Before this, Lu Qingyi also had seen a lab key.

    "A senior from my dorm once had one, she told me about it."

    Li Yuanyuan said, wearing a gentle smile.

    That Lu Qingyi, a freshman, could have a laboratory key was something Li Yuanyuan found particularly astonishing.

    She had heard a lot about Lu Qingyi. Yang Yumeng, a classmate, often mentioned Lu Qingyi and spoke highly of her.

    Before meeting Lu Qingyi, Li Yuanyuan was really curious about her, but after meeting her today, she felt Lu Qingyi was quite charming.

    Lu Qingyi: "Oh."

    "Lu Qingyi, I¡¯m from the Oral Medicine Department, in the same class as Jiang Yumeng, may I know you?"

    Li Yuanyuan extended her hand to Lu Qingyi, wearing an affectionate smile, eager to make Lu Qingyi¡¯s acquaintance.

    Lu Qingyi glanced at Li Yuanyuan¡¯s extended hand, her gaze distant without any intention of shaking her hand.

    She had a strong aversion to strangers, and in this circumstance, Li Yuanyuan was undoubtedly a stranger.

    Feeling awkward, Li Yuanyuan looked at Lu Qingyi and then at her extended hand, she found this situation particularly embarrassing.

    Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t even give her the little decency of a handshake.

    "I... I apologize if I was presumptuous."

    With a level of discomfort, Li Yuanyuan withdrew her hand, rubbed it on her dress, and said in a casual tone.

    It seemed as if she didn¡¯t mind that Lu Qingyi had disregarded her, in fact, she appeared quite generous.

    Lu Qingyi: "Mmm."

    Lu Qingyi acknowledged with a brief glance and gave a positive response to Li Yuanyuan¡¯s apology.

    Indeed Li Yuanyuan had offended her. Anyone who knew her knows that she didn¡¯t like dealing with strangers, especially overly familiar ones.

    Li Yuanyuan was indeed overly familiar.

    Li Yuanyuan blinked in surprise as she looked at Lu Qingyi. She didn¡¯t expect Lu Qingyi to reply.

    Shouldn¡¯t Lu Qingyi say "It¡¯s okay"? Why did she just say "Mmm"?

    That was harsh, almost as if she didn¡¯t care about others¡¯ feelings.

    "You¡¯re different from what Jiang Yumeng described."

    Li Yuanyuan bit her lip and looked at Lu Qingyi a little hard done by but also indifferent.

    Lu Qingyi smirked, "How am I different?"

    She clearly knew how Jiang Yumeng perceived her, which was essentially praising her and fawning over her.

    "Jiang Yumeng said you¡¯re pretty gentle."

    Li Yuanyuan blinked as she looked at Lu Qingyi, looking sincere.

    Jiang Yumeng¡¯s Lu Qingyi was anything but gentle; only occasionally did she express emotions which people perceived as gentle.

    Lu Qingyi was aloof and indifferent, but once you get to know her, you understand she has a gentle personality. She might seem expressionless, but she is always considering others.

    "You shouldn¡¯t just listen to half the story."

    Lu Qingyi eyed Li Yuanyuan with a smirk.

    She didn¡¯t believe a word of what Li Yuanyuan said. Would Jiang Yumeng ever call her ¡¯especially gentle¡¯?

    She was not gentle, and neither did Jiang Yumeng ever appraise her as such. She was surprised to think when she had ever been gentle.

    "Ah, but that¡¯s what she said. She said you¡¯re very gentle, and you¡¯re a very good person, and incredibly excellent. I¡¯m really envious of Jiang Yumeng for having a friend like you. Super jealous."

    Li Yuanyuan spoke sincerely with a glimmer of envy in her eyes.

    She was indeed envious, envious of Jiang Yumeng for having a friend like Lu Qingyi. Even before meeting Lu Qingyi, she knew she was an exceptional person.

    She didn¡¯t find anything special about Jiang Yumeng but somehow she had such a good friend.

    Friend?

    Lu Qingyi smirked, looking rather intrigued while looking at Li Yuanyuan.

    The statement seemed far-fetched. Jiang Yumeng would always refer to her as an idol instead of a friend.

    She knew Jiang Yumeng very well; the girl was rather self-conscious and always believed that she didn¡¯t deserve to be Lu Qingyi¡¯s friend.

    "It doesn¡¯t feel good to be slapped in the face."

    Lu Qingyi scoffed, then bypassing Li Yuanyuan, she headed towards the lab.

    She didn¡¯t have time to waste on someone like Li Yuanyuan. She was too busy.

    Provoking a quarrel?

    Note bad for a trick. If she weren¡¯t Lu Qingyi, it might have worked to provoke a fight with Jiang Yumeng.

    Ha.

    Trying to get attention from her was pathetic.

    Li Yuanyuan bit her lip as she watched Lu Qingyi walk away, momentarily stunned.

    It wasn¡¯t supposed to be this way. What did that comment from Lu Qingyi mean?

    She knew from Jiang Yumeng that Lu Qingyi was cold and distant, which was the reason why she said all those things.

    Did Lu Qingyi know something?

 Chapter 376: Enter Laboratory 376_1

    Chapter 376: Enter Laboratory 376_1The medical school lab is located in a relatively remote area because it¡¯s peaceful and the peace allows people to conduct experiments without disturbance.

    "This area is not suitable for children."

    Just as Lu Qingyi approached the entrance of the lab, a man wearing black-rimmed glasses and a mask came out. He looked at her and said calmly.

    Lu Qingyi looked too young to be considered a university student.

    Lu Qingyi: "..."

    A kid?

    Lu Qingyi was extremely tempted to lash out at that moment. Did she really look that young?

    "This is a lab, it¡¯s dangerous here, you should go and play elsewhere."

    The man looked at Lu Qingyi as if he were entertaining a child.

    This child was very pretty, she would definitely cause a lot of trouble when she grows up.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s voice was a bit cold, "I know."

    "Are you looking for someone? I can get them for you. You should wait in the gazebo over there."

    The man pointed towards a gazebo in the distance as he spoke, his voice full of concern.

    Indeed, labs are dangerous, hence their location in secluded areas for peace and to prevent accidental injury to others.

    "Not looking for anyone."

    Lu Qingyi was fiddling with a key in her hands, slowly smirking as she did, giving off an alluring aura.

    A key?

    Wang Zhongheng was shocked as he looked at the key in Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand, his face filled with disbelief.

    This little girl actually had a key! He was stupefied.

    "You have a key?"

    Wang Zhongheng blurted out shockingly, he couldn¡¯t quite believe it.

    Could it be that this little girl just looks young but is actually a sophomore or higher?

    In the medical school lab, first-year students are not allowed to enter. Sophomores and above who are eligible to enter are few, usually mostly juniors and seniors.

    Unless particularly extraordinary, it¡¯s hard to enter the lab as a sophomore. Juniors start to have the qualifications to enter the lab only if they are outstanding.

    "Find it strange?"

    Lu Qingyi raised an eyebrow, brushed past Wang Zhongheng, took the key and unlocked the lab door.

    Wang Zhongheng had already locked the lab door when he left, but Lu Qingyi unlocked it quickly.

    "Click."

    As the lab door swung open, Wang Zhongheng felt that shock was an understatement for what he was experiencing.

    It was indeed the lab key, the type that can unlock the door.

    Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t concern herself with Wang Zhongheng¡¯s reaction. She simply strode into the lab.

    At this moment, Wang Zhongheng stared blankly at Lu Qingyi¡¯s figure, still as a statue, in utter disbelief about why he had left the lab in the first place.

    Surprise was an understatement. He was simply lost for words to describe his feelings.

    Each lab member has their own workstation and a common hall, everyone would be allocated an individual lab.

    Due to fewer lab interships, there are plenty of free small labs each year.

    Out of the thousands of students in the medical school, only around two hundred enter the lab and they are mostly the high achievers.

    Several people in the common hall were absorbed in their experiments. Despite hearing the door being opened, none looked back, they were all engrossed in their work.

    "Oh my..."

    One person glanced back unintentionally and saw Lu Qingyi. He was stunned and stopped midway in his action, gawking at her.

    A kid got into the lab?

    Hearing him, the others followed his gaze and looked towards Lu Qingyi.

    "It¡¯s dangerous here kid, you don¡¯t belong here."

    Someone started talking.

    All lab technicians stopped their work to look at Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi: "..."

    This is poison.

    "Kid, how did you get in here?"

    "You shouldn¡¯t be here, kid."

    "Did you walk into the wrong place, kid?"

    "Kid, this is a lab. It¡¯s a very dangerous place."

    "Kid..."

    Indeed, labs are hazardous. A slight carelessness may result in injuries, severe ones may even be fatal.

    Lu Qingyi: "..."

    She is not a kid!!!

    Recovering emotionally, Wang Zhongheng went back inside.

    "Wang Zhongheng, can¡¯t you lock the door properly when you leave?"

    "What if there¡¯s a danger when you allow a kid in?"

    "Don¡¯t you realize this?"

    "Wang Zhongheng, you need to be more cautious."

    "Look what you have done."

    "Wang Zhongheng..."

    Everyone in the lab started to blame Wang Zhongheng for not locking the door properly, and for letting a kid in.

    Wang Zhongheng felt wronged, he hadn¡¯t done anything to deserve this. He quivered his lips in protest.

    "It wasn¡¯t me."

    Wang Zhongheng shook his head.

    "So it was me who did it?"

    "Bear the responsibility of your own mistakes."

    "You must accept your mistakes like a man."

    "I¡¯m truly speechless."

    They obviously didn¡¯t believe Wang Zhongheng. They will never suspect that Lu Qingyi could have a key. S§×ar?h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    It wasn¡¯t him. It really wasn¡¯t him.

    He clearly locked the door. It was this kid who opened the door and came in, it was not his fault.

    Lu Qingyi: "..."

    She thought this was absurd.

    "She has a key, she has a key!!!"

    Wang Zhongheng emphasized urgently. The truth was that Lu Qingyi had a key.

    He was not the one who let the child in. Really, he wasn¡¯t.

    "You¡¯re really ridiculous."

    "You should leave quickly, child, we have experiments to perform."

    "Kid, you..."

    The crowd in the lab had a lot to say to Lu Qingyi, but they were taken aback when they noticed the key in her hand. One by one they swallowed their words back.

    It really was a key, wasn¡¯t it?

    "You all continue your work, ignore me."

    Anyone who is admitted to the lab will be allocated a single room, and the room number was written on the key.

    The single rooms are graded, some are high-end, some are low-end, and it all depends on personal ability.

    "Classmate, are you a sophomore?"

    "You look very young, little sister."

    "Little sister, how come I haven¡¯t seen you before?"

    "You seem unfamiliar, classmate."

    "Hey, classmate..."

    They halted their experiments and gathered around Lu Qingyi, their eyes filled with curiosity.

    Lu Qingyi was undoubtedly very attractive, it¡¯s hard to believe they haven¡¯t seen her in school.

    This was indeed a bit strange.

 Chapter 377: The news about Incident 377 is going viral_1

    Chapter 377: The news about Incident 377 is going viral_1"I am a freshman."

    Lu Qingyi coldly stated and then stepped into her own private laboratory.

    Dozens of people exchanged looks, then their faces showed shock.

    A freshman....

    No way!

    There isn¡¯t a single freshman in this lab, and a freshman has never set foot in this lab before.

    Did they mishear?

    "I already told you it wasn¡¯t me who let her in,"

    Wang Zhongheng replied with some resentment, but no one cared.

    Then they could only watch with their own eyes as Lu Qingyi walked into the most advanced lab, everyone¡¯s mouths fell agape.

    Seeing Lu Qingyi as the most famous Professor at Hardrick, of course Lin Wu had to get the best for her.

    The whole crowd: "..." S~ea??h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    What the hell?!

    She even got into the most advanced lab with the best equipment upgrades. Among them, no one is qualified to enter the advanced labs yet. They couldn¡¯t believe a freshman actually walked in.

    She walked in....

    "What¡¯s going on here? A freshman?"

    "I¡¯ve never heard of a freshman being allowed into the lab."

    "No way, is she really a freshman?"

    "Not many people are allowed to enter the advanced lab."

    "Normally, one would have to climb up the hierarchy from the basic labs, and she just walked right in."

    "I am doubting what I just saw."

    "..."

    The people in the hall exchanged looks, put their work aside and watched each other.

    As Lu Qingyi entered the lab, a slight smirk appeared on her face. She was quite satisfied. Lin Wu had reserved her the most advanced lab with all of the best equipment.

    Her future experiments will be very convenient.

    "Knock knock."

    The door was suddenly knocked. Lu Qingyi frowned slightly, she opened the door, to find a group of people outside.

    Lu Qingyi: "..."

    Are they crazy???

    "Junior, which department are you from?"

    "Junior, how did you get in here?"

    "Junior...."

    "Junior...."

    The crowd was chattering, all curious about Lu Qingyi.

    Entry to the lab is not an open process, it must pass through many assessments, with layers of selection, and every year, the number of people selected is not much.

    Those who can enter the lab are those who are quite capable. How did Lu Qingyi get in without undergoing the annual assessment?

    The reason the Medical School Lab does not accept freshmen is because the school does not allow it. Some freshmen are unsatisfied and want to enter through the assessment, but have all been eliminated.

    Freshmen are still learning basic knowledge, those examinations are basically difficult to get through.

    "Too noisy."

    Lu Qingyi rubbed her temples. The crowd was making her irritable.

    The crowd quieted down.

    "Lu Qingyi, freshman, Chinese Medicine Department, don¡¯t bother me unless it¡¯s necessary, thank you."

    After finishing, Lu Qingyi directly shut the door, leaving a bunch of puzzled people outside.

    That personality...

    The name Lu Qingyi did sound familiar, they seemed to have heard it somewhere before, it really rang a bell.

    Chinese Medicine Department, military training.

    Some people suddenly realized, the girl who was particularly impressive during military training wasn¡¯t her name Lu Qingyi?

    Although they haven¡¯t met her in person, her name has been widely circulated around the medical faculty during that period of time.

    "Damn it, the girl with the amazing aim."

    "The one that even the instructors can¡¯t beat."

    "Oh, oh, oh, I know now, the one who didn¡¯t even have to do military training."

    "I heard this junior has a powerful backing."

    "And some people were expelled because of her."

    "She¡¯s really beautiful and aloof."

    "My goodness, her beauty is out of this world, although she looks young."

    "..."

    The group of people completely lost interest in their experiments, they were all discussing about Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi was in the lab preparing her own things, ignoring what was happening outside.

    After resting for so long, it was time to resume her previous research on medicine.

    ©¤©¤

    The news about a freshman entering the lab quickly spread throughout the Medical School, the news spread like wildfire.

    "A freshman entered the lab, is this for real?"

    "Isn¡¯t it forbidden by the university?"

    "This is really big news."

    "Is she too exceptional, or did she get in through connections? The assessment period isn¡¯t even here."

    "I haven¡¯t heard of anyone particularly outstanding."

    "This is really strange."

    "..."

    Everyone in the school was discussing this, with diverse opinions however, they did not know who entered the lab.

    "Old Lin, look at what you¡¯ve done."

    Ge Yuan slammed a pile of papers onto Lin Wu¡¯s desk with a bang, angrily said.

    "What?"

    Lin Wu adjusted his reading glasses, withdrew his gaze from the math problems, and seemed a little confused as he looked at Ge Yuan.

    The method Lu Qingyi taught was really useful, he figured out those similar problems quickly using it, even the problems that he couldn¡¯t solve before were suddenly easy to solve.

    Her method is really great.

    "Just see it for yourself."

    Ge Yuan pointed at the pile of papers on the table written in black ink, he sat down heavily on the chair, with his chest heaving, looking very angry.

    Lin Wu: "??? "

    Lin Wu felt really confused, he picked up the papers from the table and started looking at them, his brow furrowed.

    One, two, three... almost all of them are protests and complaints. The upperclassmen disagree with the freshman entering the lab.

    In summary, they all think it¡¯s against rules, expressing their disagreement, protesting to remove the freshman from the lab.

    "Take a look, you insist on shoving people into the lab, now even the students have started protesting. It¡¯s clearly against the rules, look at the situation now..."

    Ge Yuan was so angry his chest was heaving, he pointed at Lin Wu and cursed.

    This kind of thing spreads quickly, and this is an unprecedented case in medical school.

    "These students..."

    As if Lin Wu didn¡¯t hear Ge Yuan¡¯s words, he glared at the thick pile of papers on the table, feeling extremely angry.

    Angry with the students who wrote the letters.

    "It was you who forced her into it, now think of a way to get her out, or else these students are going to riot."

    Ge Yuan looked at Lin Wu and grumbled.

    As he is in charge of the lab, all the complaint letters had been placed on his desk, all were looking for him to argue, he was utterly annoyed.

 Chapter 378: Maintain Lu Qingyi_1

    Chapter 378: Maintain Lu Qingyi_1"Why should I kick anyone out? Can¡¯t we just control the students¡¯ gossip?"

    Lin Wu tossed the stack of papers on the ground, his agitation clearly displaying.

    He was genuinely upset.

    "What do you mean by that? What has this female student done for you?"

    Ge Yuan suddenly stood up from his chair, seemingly filled with rage as he pointed at Lin Wu.

    He truly couldn¡¯t understand it. Lin Wu was always a man of fairness; he never indulged in favoritism.

    He wouldn¡¯t even use his connections to help the children of his friends or relatives who failed to get into the medical school, how could he be so blinded now?

    Ge Yuan could still remember when a few years back Lin Wu refused to help his own niece, despite her being just a few points away from entering the medical academy.

    He nobly proclaimed his refusal to pull strings or help with connections.

    But what happened with Lu Qingyi this time?

    Wei Song seemed to behave similarly, going out of his way to help this female student.

    Ge Yuan genuinely couldn¡¯t understand what had gotten into Lin Wu and Wei Song.

    "Could you solve these?"

    Lin Wu tossed a thick stack of mathematical problems in front of Ge Yuan, coldly asking.

    Allowing Lu Qingyi to enter the laboratory was but a tiny favor from him. If Lu Qingyi had truly wanted to get in, she¡¯d have numerous ways to do so without his help.

    She simply did not wish to reveal her true identity or wield her powers, that¡¯s all.

    Ge Yuan knew that it was Lin who had gotten Lu Qingyi into the lab, but he didn¡¯t know that without him or Wei Song, Lu Qingyi would still find her way into the lab.

    "I don¡¯t teach math."

    Ge Yuan glanced at the problems, then slowly and deliberately responded.

    He was left completely puzzled, how did this get dragged onto the subject of math problems?

    "Lu Qingyi can solve them."

    Lin Wu looked at Ge Yuan, his tone exceptionally earnest.

    He admired Lu Qingyi, profoundly so.

    He had always admired Hadrick¡¯s most famous Professor Lu as a role model, and of course, things hadn¡¯t changed.

    Lu Qingyi could solve the problems.

    Inside, Ge Yuan marked off countless question marks, it all seemed incredibly unbelievable to him.

    Did Lin Wu mean that the previous problem was solved by Lu Qingyi, that famous mathematical quandary which had been under research for so long?

    No way?

    "Even without me or Wei Song, she¡¯d have still entered the lab. I merely saved her some trouble."

    Lin Wu retrieved and shredded the sheets scattered on the ground. A look of indignation spread across his face.

    Ge Yuan was very puzzled, "What do you mean?"

    Lin Wu: "Never mind."

    He didn¡¯t feel privileged enough to disclose Lu Qingyi¡¯s identity, nor did he intend to.

    Suddenly, the door to the office was forcefully pushed open. Wei Song stood panting at the entrance, his face wrought with worry.

    "I can¡¯t reach her."

    Wei Song immediately announced. The issue had escalated quickly, with students protesting over it.

    Ever since the day she took the laboratory keys, Lu Qingyi hadn¡¯t been seen for two days following her trip to the lab.

    It was eerily similar to her previous disappearances, with no one able to find Lu Qingyi unless she decided to reveal herself.

    Wei Song had no idea how to handle this situation. He tried calling Lu Qingyi, but her phone was off/a voice on the other end informed him there was no answer.

    Of course, Wei Song didn¡¯t think Lu Qingyi was in any danger, considering how she often failed to answer her phone, which wasn¡¯t even her personal number.

    "Do you have her family¡¯s phone number?"

    Lin Wu quickly approached Wei Song to ask.

    Even though he defended Lu Qingyi, this issue couldn¡¯t be allowed to escalate indefinitely. He, too, was at a loss on what to do.

    The issue needed to be addressed, but first, they would have to consult Lu Qingyi.

    "Why bother calling? I¡¯ll just kick her out of the lab."

    Ge Yuan glared at Wei Song and Lin Wu, retorting in a huff.

    He had the authority to throw someone out of the lab on his own.

    If he didn¡¯t kick Lu Qingyi out, those second, third, and fourth-year students would continue to cause a ruckus.

    "You wouldn¡¯t dare."

    "You wouldn¡¯t dare."

    Both Wei Song and Lin Wu turned simultaneously to look at Ge Yuan, their words synchronized.

    Their glares were not friendly, clearly showing that both men were intent on defending Lu Qingyi.

    "Just because she is intelligent, you guys defend her like this? So what if she is extremely talented? You never open back doors for your own family, so why would you do it for a first-year student?"

    Ge Yuan pointed at the door direction. He was filled with frustration, his chest heaving with his heavy breaths.

    Naturally, it was incredibly infuriating.

    First-year students were not allowed into the lab, a rule abided by the medical school for many years. It had never been broken before. Furthermore, the lab¡¯s examination hadn¡¯t even started yet, but Lu Qingyi had already gotten in, and to the most coveted single lab room, no less.

    This was blatant favoritism. She got the keys directly without any examination and received the best treatment.

    This was the epitome of favoritism!!!

    "She¡¯s different, she was never my student."

    "I was merely an insignificant mediator."

    Wei Song and Lin Wu spoke at the same time, expressing different thoughts.

    To Wei Song, Lu Qingyi was never a student, not in the past, not now, and certainly not in the future.

    Lu Qingyi had always been his teacher. There¡¯s no way she could become his student. Even if the current situation suggested so, Wei Song dared not claim Lu Qingyi as his student.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s knowledge surpassed his own by far. Her arrival at the medical school was merely a leisurely visit.

    To Lin Wu, he was indeed only a mediator, an insignificant one at that.

    His presence was optional.

    "What do you two mean by that? Explain clearly." S~ea??h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Weisong and Linwu were still defending Lu Qingyi, making Ge Yuan feel very confused, he could not understand at all.

    Weisong: "I meant it literally."

    Linwu: "Think about it. You absolutely can¡¯t get her out.".

    Since Lu Qingyi had already entered, where was the possibility of her leaving? The answer was that there was no way at all.

    "Damn it, you two..."

    Ge Yuan felt like his blood pressure was about to shoot up. He truly couldn¡¯t understand Lin Wu¡¯s and Weisong¡¯s actions.

    "Do you think your rights are larger than the principal¡¯s?"

    Weisong asked Ge Yuan.

    How could Ge Yuan possibly get Lu Qingyi out? He wouldn¡¯t be able to, of course.

    Besides being the famous Professor Lu of Hadrick, Lu Qingyi was also the girlfriend of Xu Boyan.

 Chapter 379 Lu Qingyi in Laboratory_1

    Chapter 379: 379 Lu Qingyi in Laboratory_1Ge Yuan: "What do you mean?"

    He thought that what Wei Song said was nonsense. Of course, the dean had greater authority. How could he possibly compete with the dean?

    "Why are you worried when the dean has not made any comments?"

    Wei Song spoke up.

    The dean hadn¡¯t said anything, so why was Ge Yuan fretting at this time? Even the dean didn¡¯t dare to say anything.

    The dean was aware of the relationship between Lu Qingyi and Xu Boyan, so he didn¡¯t care about this affair, nor dare to intervene.

    For Lu Qingyi to enter the lab, he simply needed to inform the dean. There was no need to complicate things.

    "Ah-Qiu."

    The dean, in his office, rubbed his nose and sneezed loudly.

    "Who¡¯s cursing me?"

    He lowered his head and continued to look at the document in his hand, looking extremely puzzled.

    Someone must be bad-mouthing him.

    He knew about Lu Qingyi¡¯s situation and wanted to call Xu Boyan. But Wei Song had told him not to inform Xu Boyan, as it would interfere with his work. So the dean gave up on the idea.

    Xu Boyan was indeed very busy.

    "Both of you are truly unreasonable."

    Ge Yuan glared at Lin Wu and Wei Song, then took out his phone and dialed the dean¡¯s number.

    "Put the phone down."

    Lin Wu, unaware of Lu Qingyi and Xu Boyan¡¯s relationship, urgently called out in a panic.

    If this issue was brought to the dean¡¯s attention, it would not end well.

    "Let him call."

    Wei Song held back Lin Wu, gently shaking his head at him. sea??h th§× Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "Dean, I have something to tell you."

    "It¡¯s about freshman Lu Qingyi entering the lab."

    "Ah, got it, I know."

    "Uh huh."

    Ge Yuan hung up after saying a few words, staring at his disconnected call, feeling somewhat perplexed.

    The situation wasn¡¯t supposed to develop like this.

    The dean should have been furious and personally thrown Lu Qingyi out of the lab, but that wasn¡¯t happening.

    Unexpectedly, the dean had told him not to get involved and instead to take good care of Lu Qingyi.

    Take good care???

    What the hell was that?

    "To fire you, or throw Qingyi out of the lab, I¡¯m sure the dean would indeed choose the former,"

    Wei Song looked at Ge Yuan and said confidently, his lips curling into a slight grin.

    Indeed, anyone who knew Lu Qingyi¡¯s status would make the same choice.

    Ge Yuan felt a tightness in his chest, with a sense of unease, "Why?"

    "Hey, you finally returned my call."

    Just as Wei Song was about to answer Ge Yuan¡¯s question, his phone rang. Seeing that the caller was Lu Qingyi, he quickly answered the call.

    Lu Qingyi had finally returned his call. Wei Song felt an inexplicable urge to cry, filled with a sorrow so intense it felt like it could explode.

    "Uh huh, okay, I¡¯ll be right there."

    No matter what Lu Qingyi said on the other side of the phone, Wei Song was extremely happy. He ran for the door as soon as the call ended.

    He then ran back in, "Old Lin, do you have the lab key?"

    "Yes, yes."

    Lin Wu was somewhat puzzled and simply nodded in reply, then followed Wei Song out.

    He did not understand why Wei Song suddenly asked for the lab key, but he did not ask for any further details, just followed him out.

    Ge Yuan watched as the departing Wei Song and Lin Wu, feeling confused, and decided to follow them down the stairs.

    Everything was simply baffling.

    "Old Wei, why are you coming to the lab?"

    Wei Song rushed to the lab without a pause. Lin Wu was bewildered and did not comprehend Wei Song¡¯s intentions.

    Wei Song: "Professor Lu is inside."

    Just now, Lu Qingyi called him back saying that she was in the lab, leaving Wei Song flabbergasted.

    Lu Qingyi had been in the lab for the past two days, never stepping out.

    This thought suddenly popped up.

    Lu Qingyi was a workaholic. She appeared lazy usually, but once she started working, she became extremely concentrated, often busy all day.

    Wei Song immediately understood why he couldn¡¯t find Lu Qingyi, and why she refused to answer her phone.

    It turned out that Lu Qingyi had been in the lab all this time, never leaving since she first entered.

    Lin Wu somewhat incredulously said, "Really?"

    Ge Yuan arrived at the lab just in time to hear Wei Song¡¯s words. He was baffled.

    Professor Lu?

    Who is Professor Lu?

    Why was Wei Song calling someone Professor Lu?

    Why is Professor Lu in the lab?

    Ge Yuan was perplexed.

    There were indeed many professors surnamed Lu in the medical school, but none of them had anything to do with the lab.

    Lin Wu unlocked the lab door with his key. The group of students inside, busy with their experiments, all turned to look.

    The expressions on their faces could be described as incredulous. The sudden visit from Professors Wei Song, Lin Wu, and Ge Yuan frightened them.

    "Which room?"

    Wei Song¡¯s focus was not on them, he was asking Lin Wu.

    The students then saw Wei Song push open the door to Lu Qingyi¡¯s private lab, standing there dumbfounded.

    In the lab, Lu Qingyi was clad in a white coat, her hands swiftly adjusting specimens. She didn¡¯t move at the sound of the door opening, completely focused on her work.

    Her complexion was somewhat pale, with prominent dark circles under her eyes, giving her an appearance of sleep deprivation.

    "Professor Lu."

    Wei Song was the first to speak.

    "Professor Lu."

    Lin Wu echoed.

    Ge Yuan: "...."

    Professor Lu?

    What the hell?

    He was completely dumbfounded.

    "You need something?"

    Lu Qingyi glanced at them casually and resumed her work.

    Her expression was indifferent.

    She was unaware of the situation outside; her phone was set to silent and tossed to one side. Only when she had a brief moment did she check it, finding that Wei Song had called her numerous times.

    It was puzzling.

    Having learned from previous experiences, she had sent a message to Xu Boyan before entering the lab. Hence, Xu Boyan did not call her and only sent a few occasional texts. He wouldn¡¯t be frantically searching for her just because she didn¡¯t reply to his messages like last time.

    "Your stay in the lab has resulted in student unrest in the school. How do you propose we solve this?"

    Wei Song, not caring about Ge Yuan¡¯s presence, asked Lu Qingyi directly.

    How to solve it, this issue required Lu Qingyi to handle it. They really had no good solutions.

    If the students didn¡¯t protest, Lu Qingyi would continue to stay in the lab. There was no way to achieve the best of both worlds.

    Lu Qingyi raised her brows slightly: "Discontent?"

    So there was discontent.

    Ge Yuan was engrossed in why Lin Wu and Wei Song had called Lu Qingyi "Professor Lu", and had been staring at Lu Qingyi the entire time without uttering a word.

    Why did Wei Song and Lin Wu call Lu Qingyi "Professor Lu"? He was genuinely confused.

 Chapter 380: Research on 380 pills completed_1

    Chapter 380: Research on 380 pills completed_1"The rule has always been that freshmen cannot enter the lab, a policy no one has ever violated before you. You can actively opt out of the lab, which would be better for you."

    Ge Yuan glanced at Lu Qingyi and spoke slowly, giving her room to decide.

    Because it appears more dignified to withdraw on one¡¯s own than to be forced out by others. S§×ar?h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    If Lu Qingyi were to leave the lab voluntarily, people might admire her. But if she were to be kicked out, people would gossip about her and say bad things about her.

    The difference between the two scenarios is quite significant.

    "As long as you¡¯re with me, I make the rules."

    Lu Qingyi smirked, looking at Ge Yuan with amusement.

    Rules?

    They are made to be broken and she never regarded them highly. Because in her world, Lu Qingyi was the rule.

    Ge Yuan: "..."

    What audacious words.

    Wei Song and Lin Wu exchanged glances, thinking that Lu Qingyi¡¯s declaration was incredibly domineering.

    Knowing who Lu Qingyi was, they understood that she was more than capable and wasn¡¯t just boasting.

    The famous Professor Lu from Hardrick never complied with rules she deemed unnecessary. Many existing rules were shattered when Lu Qingyi arrived.

    Outside the lab, a group of students were eavesdropping on the conversation, curious about what was unfolding inside.

    They were surprised that three renowned professors from the medical college had gathered in the lab, specifically in Lu Qingyi¡¯s private one. It was strange indeed.

    However, what made them even more curious was whether there was anyone inside.

    Was Lu Qingyi there?

    It seemed that since the first time Lu Qingyi came to the lab, she had never returned. The students would arrive early every day and leave quite late.

    Was it possible that Lu Qingyi was in there?

    They found it strange that the door didn¡¯t show any signs of being opened when they arrived.

    "I will sort things out."

    Lu Qingyi was busy with her work, placing sugar-sized black granules into a glass bottle slowly and meticulously.

    She didn¡¯t blink, only focusing on the task at hand.

    The formulation of the pills was complete. Convincing these people wouldn¡¯t be much of a task.

    Even without accomplishment, she could still shush those people out, just because she was Lu Qingyi.

    "Professor Lu, have you been in here without leaving since you came in?"

    Lin Wu looked around the lab and asked slowly.

    There were pieces of bread and water in the lab. Lu Qingyi¡¯s expression was off, it looked as though she hadn¡¯t gotten good sleep for many days.

    Lin Wu figured out that Lu Qingyi must have been in the lab for quite a while.

    He, unlike Wei Song, didn¡¯t know Lu Qingyi well. He had never interacted with her before and had only heard about her.

    "I¡¯m busy."

    After putting those sugar-sized pills in a glass bottle, Lu Qingyi started carefully putting those bottles into boxes.

    She was very focused on her task.

    As she delved into her research, She felt hungry and bought bread and water from a 24-hour store located a few hundred meters from the college.

    She was so engrossed in her research that her sleep time naturally got reduced. Essentially, she would drop onto her couch for a quick nap only.

    She had developed a cure for cancer cells and had produced them into pill form. The next step was to miniaturize the huge pills.

    The process of developing the pill was extremely complex and reducing the size of those gigantic pills was quite challenging without changing the amount of each component inside.

    However, a batch of the medicine she had just formulated could now be sent to the hospital. She would keep a few pills for further research.

    "Professor Lu, you must take good care of your health. Get more sleep and less late nights. Girls should get more beauty sleep."

    Wei Song sighed lightly and looked at Lu Qingyi with sympathy.

    Lu Qingyi was his idol, the person he admired. However, Lu Qingyi was much younger than him in age, she was like a younger sister to him.

    It pained him to see such a young girl work so hard and endure so many sleepless nights for research.

    He remembered clearly how often her office lights remained on until late hours when he was in college.

    Lu Qingyi loved solitude and set up her office a few hundred meters away from the dormitory. Late at night, whenever Wei Song got up to use the restroom or take a breather, he always noticed that the lights in her office were still on.

    Wei Song couldn¡¯t quite express the emotions he felt during those times. It was a sense of bitterness coupled with sympathy.

    At that time, Lu Qingyi wasn¡¯t even eighteen years old yet, but she was so hardworking, bearing heavy responsibilities.

    He never spoke about his feelings to anyone and he wasn¡¯t sure if anyone else knew about it.

    His respect for her didn¡¯t initially stem from her knowledge but from her diligence, the light that stayed on until late.

    Lu Qingyi: "I¡¯m used to it."

    She was used to staying up late, used to working through the night.

    But ever since she met Xu Boyan, she had been keeping regular sleeping hours. These two consecutive nights of burning the midnight oil had tired her out.

    It seems that people can¡¯t allow themselves to slack off. Once they do, it¡¯s hard to adopt diligent habits again.

    "Professor Lu, Professor Lu? Professor Lin, Professor Wei, who are you calling? I just don¡¯t understand."

    Ge Yuan scratched his head as he stared at Wei Song and Lin Wu.

    Refer to a student as Professor Lu?

    Wasn¡¯t that an absurd notion?

    Ge Yuan was utterly confused.

    "I¡¯ll explain later."

    Wei Song glanced at Lu Qingyi and, seeing that her expression was normal, he relaxed.

    Someone might be eavesdropping from outside the door.

    The soundproofing was quite good, so they could only faintly hear voices from outside. They wouldn¡¯t be able to clearly understand what was being said.

    But if he were to reveal that Lu Qingyi was the famous Professor Lu from Hardrick, Ge Yuan would certainly shout in reaction, and Lu Qingyi¡¯s identity would be exposed.

    One by one... the entire medical college would find out, then they¡¯ll tell their relatives and friends, and the cycle would continue, making Professor Lu from Hardrick¡¯s identity widely known.

    Okay, Maybe Wei Song was overthinking. The spread wouldn¡¯t be so widespread. Lu Qingyi¡¯s other identities had already been revealed, but many people were still unaware.

 Chapter 381 Ge Yuan knows Lu Qingyiâ€™s identity_1

    Chapter 381: 381 Ge Yuan knows Lu Qingyi¡¯s identity_1Ge Yuan: "..."

    Why not speak directly? Why wait to speak later?

    "Please deliver this to Kyoto Hospital for me."

    Lu Qingyi carefully wrapped the medicine pill, packed it into a bag, and handed it to Wei Song. She spoke slowly as she did so.

    I am pretty tired, I should go back and get some rest.

    The matter of shrinking the medicine can wait till later. Right now, I am quite worn out.

    "What is this?"

    Wei Song was a bit confused, he did not really understand.

    Why did Lu Qingyi want to send these pills to Kyoto Hospital? What was the connection between Lu Qingyi and Kyoto Hospital?

    "A drug to dissolve cancer cells."

    Lu Qingyi spoke in a light-hearted tone, making it sound very relaxed.

    She was cleaning up the things on the table, focusing completely on the task.

    Wei Song: "..."

    Lin Wu: "..."

    Ge Yuan: "..."

    A drug to dissolve cancer cells?

    Did they hear correctly?

    Lin Wu and Wei Song knew that Lu Qingyi was Hardrick¡¯s most famous Professor Lu, but they could not understand why Lu Qingyi would research medicine.

    Ge Yuan thought she was merely bluffing. Months ago, he had heard that there were effective drugs in Kyoto for controlling cancer cells, but they were in short supply and were delivered mysteriously.

    Could a student like Lu Qingyi have developed a drug to dissolve cancer cells? Wasn¡¯t that a tall tale?

    "Professor Lu, what is your specialty?"

    Wei Song didn¡¯t doubt the authenticity of Lu Qingyi¡¯s medicine. He asked the question without any suspicion.

    What was Lu Qingyi¡¯s main subject? What was she most adept at?

    His future father-in-law¡¯s disease was cured by Lu Qingyi. If she was so talented, she must certainly have been able to develop this drug.

    Wei Song was suddenly very curious about what Lu Qingyi was most skilled at and what other skills she possessed.

    It seemed to him that Lu Qingyi was capable of everything.

    Lu Qingyi: "I study everything, and know a little about everything."

    She would learn about anything that interested her. Some things she learned by herself, others she learned from teachers.

    Lin Wu: "..."

    Wei Song: "..."

    A little?

    Lu Qingyi was more than just a little knowledgeable. She was very knowledgeable.

    "Professor Lu of Hardrick, as famous as we¡¯ve heard."

    Lin Wu couldn¡¯t help but exclaim.

    In rumors, Hardrick¡¯s most famous Professor Lu could do everything. It seemed like nothing could stump her, and all of Hardrick¡¯s students respected her greatly.

    "You... "

    Just as Ge Yuan was about to blurt out, Lin Wu covered his mouth.

    "Hoo Hoo Hoo."

    Ge Yuan¡¯s eyes widened as he looked at Lu Qingyi, making a whimpering sound from his throat.

    "Don¡¯t shout too loud," said Lin Wu.

    Making a "shush" gesture, he spoke softly.

    Ge Yuan nodded, his expression a bit pained. He found it quite uncomfortable to be muffled by Lin Wu¡¯s hand.

    "Are you kidding me?"

    Ge Yuan looked at Lin Wu and then at Lu Qingyi, his expression showed total disbelief.

    He didn¡¯t want to believe it and dared not believe it. It was simply beyond belief.

    A girl who was not even twenty years old was Hardrick¡¯s most famous Professor Lu, which meant that Lu Qingyi must have become a professor before she even came of age.

    Upon careful calculation, when others were in junior high, Lu Qingyi might have already been in college. This was undoubtedly the characteristic of a child prodigy.

    "I have no reason to joke. Let me introduce to you Hardrick¡¯s most famous Professor, Lu Qingyi."

    Lin Wu stood straight up, introducing her to Ge Yuan very formally.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s expression was calm throughout, without a hint of arrogance. She didn¡¯t consider her status to be high.

    In many people¡¯s eyes, the status of Hardrick¡¯s most famous Professor Lu was grand, but in Lu Qingyi¡¯s eyes, it was just a status, nothing special about it.

    "Are you guys really not joking?"

    Ge Yuan asked again, shifting his gaze to Wei Song.

    We Song was a student of Hardrick¡¯s most famous Professor Lu, so he certainly wouldn¡¯t lie.

    Wei Song nodded.

    Ge Yuan felt his blood pressure rise abruptly. He stumbled backward, nearly falling to the ground.

    This was too unbelievable.

    No wonder Lin Wu and Wei Song were always defending Lu Qingyi. If he were in their shoes and knew about Lu Qingyi¡¯s identity, he would also do everything to protect her.

    Since the beginning of the semester, he heard that Wei Song took special care of a girl in their class. Turns out that Wei Song was actually taking special care of his own professor.

    Lu Qingyi solved the math problem that Lin Wu couldn¡¯t, which said a lot.

    Ge Yuan asked, "Why?"

    Why hide her identity? Why come to the medical school? Ge Yuan really didn¡¯t understand.

    "No reason."

    Lu Qingyi had finished tidying up the things. She gave a big yawn, appearing quite listless.

    She was quite sleepy, she should return and rest.

    "Have you eaten lunch yet?"

    Lu Qingyi glanced at the time on her phone and asked in a slow voice.

    She was a bit hungry. It was lunchtime.

    "No."

    "No."

    "No."

    Wei Song, Lin Wu, and Ge Yuan replied in unison.

    "Shall we go together?"

    Lu Qingyi took off her lab coat, picked up her phone, and was ready to head out. S~ea??h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "Professor Lu, what would you like to eat? I¡¯ll treat you,".

    Wei Song quickly spoke up. He had not had a chance to treat Lu Qingyi to a meal before, and now he saw an opportunity.

    "Professor Lu, let me treat you as a token of my gratitude for helping me solve math problems."

    Lin Wu also quickly chimed in.

    Ge Yuan: "Let me treat you."

    "No need, I¡¯ll treat you."

    Lu Qingyi took out a card from her bag and slowly spoke.

    Wei Song, Lin Wu, and Ge Yuan all looked at the card in Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand and fell silent.

    The black card for Guxiang Residence. With this card, their meals would be free of charge.

    The four of them - Lu Qingyi, Wei Song, Lin Wu, and Ge Yuan - left the laboratory together. When the laboratory door opened, the crowd of people outside immediately scattered.

    But their curiosity got the better of them, and they all turned back for a glance. It was so unbelievable that these three professors would come to see Lu Qingyi all at once.

    And Lu Qingyi really was in the lab.

    They didn¡¯t see Lu Qingyi enter, so where did she come from? Did she never leave the lab after she first entered?

    "Err, junior sister, you didn¡¯t stay in the lab from the time you entered, did you?"

    Wang Zhongheng took a risk and asked the question. In front of the three professors like Wei Song, he was under a lot of pressure.

    Shivering.

    Lu Qingyi: "Um."

    Wang Zhongheng opened his mouth. He wanted to ask something else, but seeing Wei Song¡¯s stern look, he shied away.

    Wei Song was the most terrifying professor in the entire medical school, and Wang Zhongheng was, of course, afraid of him.

    Forget it, he wasn¡¯t a match to ask questions. He just watched them walk out of the laboratory door.

 Chapter 382 Lu Qingyi: Let the old man take people in_1

    Chapter 382: 382 Lu Qingyi: Let the old man take people in_1"Guxiang Residence.

    Four people sat quietly in the private room, waiting for their meals. Lu Qingyi was elegantly crossing her legs, busily typing something on her mobile phone, a faint smile traced on the corners of her lips.

    "Professor Lu, I heard a student of Hardwick Academy goes there on weekends to learn medicine. Is that true?"

    Ge Yuan looked at Lu Qingyi, took a long moment before he dared to ask the question.

    He has a friend teaching at Hardwick Academy, who had mentioned something about it, but his friend didn¡¯t exactly understand, and he didn¡¯t ask for any details.

    Ge Yuan wanted to know the truth. If such a thing were true, could he also manage to squeeze someone in?

    There were plenty of exceptional students in the medical school as well.

    "True."

    Lu Qingyi, eyes glued to her phone, responded without raising her eyes.

    "Then, Professor Lu, Hardwick hosts the best resources. Is there a chance some of my students can get in?"

    Ge Yuan delicately ventured the question. Since there had already been a precedent, there was bound to be a second, or a third one.

    "No chance."

    Lu Qingyi put down her phone and lifted her eyes to meet Ge Yuan¡¯s stare. She raised the corner of her lips slightly to say this.

    It was the first instance, and most likely the last.

    Ge Yuan: "..."

    Isn¡¯t that dismissal too blunt? He had heard that the one who got in was from Beijing University. Was it because Hardwick Academy looked down on their college of medicine as inferior?

    "Professor Lu, has something like this ever happened before at Hardwick Academy? To be honest, I can¡¯t recall a university that allowed such an arrangement."

    Lin Wu spoke up, stating his curiosity. He had never heard of anything of this kind. sea??h th§× N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "It¡¯s the first time, probably the last."

    Lu Qingyi responded lazily.

    Yes, it was indeed the first time, whether it¡¯s the last one or not, only the future will tell.

    The waiter soon brought the food to the table. The aroma was overpowering.

    "The food at Guxiang Residence lives up to the hype."

    At the whiff of this fragrance, Ge Yuan couldn¡¯t help but exclaim. It was indeed very appetizing. This was not his first time at Guxiang Residence, but it was the first time he had seen such a lavish spread of food.

    The food at Guxiang Residence was renowned and quite expensive. The average person would be fortunate if they could afford one or two items off the menu.

    "Professor Lu, how did you get your Black Card?"

    More than the food, Lin Wu was curious about Lu Qingyi¡¯s Black Card.

    Lu Qingyi was a highly respected professor, but getting a Black Card from Guxiang Residence was something she must have managed through connections.

    "My fianc¨¦ gave it to me."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s lips curved into a faint smile. Her face lit up every time she mentioned Xu Boyan.

    Lin Wu: "..."

    Ge Yuan: "..."

    Are you serious? Lu Qingyi is engaged?

    Their surprise was not that Lu Qingyi could be engaged, but that someone with her personality would get engaged so soon.

    It didn¡¯t matter whether you thought of the aloof personification from the rumors about Professor Lu, or the person you saw before your eyes, she always came off as icy cold.

    Her personality type generally warmed up to people slowly, and it wasn¡¯t easy for them to find a partner.

    Wei Song felt like he was being showered with dog food. He sighed; he had a fianc¨¦e too! He was preparing for his own wedding, about to get married. Yet, why did he feel like he had a mouthful of the unspeakable ¡¯dog food¡¯?

    It was, indeed, difficult.

    "Professor Lu, you actually have a boyfriend!"

    Ge Yuan took a deep breath and exclaimed.

    Lu Qingyi was so outstanding. Her boyfriend would have to be even more so just to match her.

    Lu Qingyi: "Hmm."

    "Oh, right, Professor Lu, did President Lu personally arrange for the student?"

    Ge Yuan remembered they had not finished discussing their previous topic, so he asked again.

    He knew President Lu fairly well, so he could always use that relationship to ask.

    "Kind of."

    Lu Qingyi picked up her chopsticks and added a slice of green pepper to her bowl, before slowly answering.

    Well, kinda. All affairs concerning Gu Yansi had been arranged by Lu Boyan, she merely made Lu Boyan break the prior convention, and did not involve herself in any other matters.

    Probably because she was too lazy.

    ¡¯Kind of¡¯?

    Ge Yuan found it difficult to interpret Lu Qingyi¡¯s meaning.

    "Professor Lu, is he President Lu¡¯s relative?"

    Lin Wu piped up, driven by curiosity.

    Lu Boyan was an extremely fair and strict president. Anything to do with backdoor dealings had never happened at Hardwick Academy, because he would not allow it.

    If Lu Qingyi was right, didn¡¯t that break all his many years of upheld convention?

    Lu Qingyi: "No."

    He wasn¡¯t Lu Boyan¡¯s relative. He was hers.

    Wei Song was silent, he just concentrated on eating. He felt like this matter may be related to Lu Qingyi.

    Others may not know, but Wei Song did. The person with the most power in Hardwick wasn¡¯t Lu Boyan but Lu Qingyi, and Lu Boyan always went along with her.

    To many people, the famous Professor Lu at Hardwick was simply a professor, and a professor wasn¡¯t expected to have more influence than the president.

    They were all mistaken. Lu Qingyi was the one with the most clout. All students of Hardwick knew this, except for the fresh batch of newcomers.

    Wei Song didn¡¯t understand why it was so, but he knew one had better offend President Lu than Lu Qingyi. It would lead to severe repercussions otherwise.

    "Professor Lu, it isn¡¯t your relative, is it?"

    Wee Song kept his silence for a while before finally asking the question out loud. He looked at Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi did not deny it: "Hmm."

    Indeed, Gu Yansi was her relative, to be precise, her cousin.

    Her mother and Yao Meishu were twin sisters, Gu Yansi was Yao Meishu¡¯s child, and the two of them had some blood ties. Gu Yansi was born a few hours earlier than Lu Qingyi, making him older than her and technically, her cousin.

    Lin Wu: "..."

    Ge Yuan: "..."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s relative?

    Are you kidding?

    With the look of sudden realization on Wei Song¡¯s face, it was evident that he had guessed right.

    "The one going to Hardwick Academy to learn medicine on weekends was your recommendation, Professor Lu?"

    Lin Wu gaped at Lu Qingyi in disbelief.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s character dictated that she would not do such a thing, and it was surprising to know she had.

    Lu Qingyi disagreed, "Not a recommendation."

    It wasn¡¯t a recommendation. She had just mentioned it to Lu Boyan and got his agreement. That was all.

    Ge Yuan was confused: "Then what was it?"

    What other means were there to gain entry? Ge Yuan did not understand.

    "I told the old man to take him.""

    Lu Qingyi let out a big yawn and replied slowly.

    Well, it was incredibly tiring. She needed to eat quickly, then return home to sleep.

    ¡¯Old man¡¯?

    Lin Wu and Ge Yuan couldn¡¯t immediately understand who the ¡¯old man¡¯ was that Lu Qingyi referred to.

 Chapter 383: Listening to Lu Qingyiâ€™s_1

    Chapter 383: Listening to Lu Qingyi¡¯s_1Wei Song knew very well who this ¡¯old man¡¯ was. At Hardrick, Lu Qingyi always referred to Lun Boyan as the ¡¯old man¡¯, and Lun Boyan never seemed upset about it.

    "How¡¯s Principal Lun¡¯s heart doing?"

    Wei Song chuckled lightly as he asked Lu Qingyi.

    He was quite concerned about this, Lun Boyan¡¯s heart condition.

    He remembered when they were still at Hardrick, Lu Qingyi demanding substantive changes to the existing rules. The shock had nearly given Lun Boyan a heart attack.

    But what else could they do? They had to listen to Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi: "He won¡¯t die."

    Lun Boyan isn¡¯t that old yet, at least not enough to die.

    Even if he wanted to, Lu Qingyi was confident she could save him.

    Then it dawned on Lin Wu and Ge Yuan, the ¡¯old man¡¯ Lu Qingyi mentioned was Lun Boyan.

    No way? Really?

    Wasn¡¯t Lu Qingyi¡¯s way of referring to Lun Boyan a little disrespectful?

    "This is the first and probably the last time, don¡¯t think about favoritism."

    Lu Qingyi gave Ge Yuan a casual glance and spoke nonchalantly.

    Hardrick is a top-tier university. It¡¯s not a place where one could just push someone in. Of course, if she wanted to push someone, then that wouldn¡¯t be a problem; but for others, it¡¯s not feasible.

    Lu Qingyi knew what Ge Yuan was thinking. The conditions for studying medicine were indeed good, but in terms of human resources, Hardrick was better. The people he would meet at Hardrick would be far better than those at a medical college.

    Ge Yuan was suddenly choked up; he went silent and continued to eat.

    He¡¯d thought a lot about favoritism. He¡¯d been thinking about all the ways to get someone in, which would benefit the medical college since the student¡¯s status would still belong to the medical college.

    But now, with just one sentence from Lu Qingyi, his whole plan was denied. He felt like all his preparations had been in vain.

    Lin Wu asked, "Professor Lu, isn¡¯t this decision made by Principal Lun?"

    He thought that Lun Boyan had simply showed respect to Lu Qingyi and then quietly assigned this task.

    "Yes, and no."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s answer seemed particularly ambiguous.

    The minor things were decided by Lun Boyan himself, but for the slightly more significant items, he had to discuss them with her.

    If she disagreed, naturally Lun Boyan would drop it.

    "Principal Lun listens to Professor Lu. He discusses all big decisions with her. Only if she agrees can he proceed. If she disagrees, then it will simply be dropped."

    Wei Song put down his chopsticks, looking at Lin Wu and Ge Yuan as he spoke.

    The truth was just that. A principal listening to a professor may seem unusual, but that¡¯s how it was at Hardrick.

    If Lun Boyan had not been bestowed with the title of Principal at Hardrick, Wei Song would have thought Lu Qingyi was the actual principal, while Lun Boyan was more like an assistant.

    Lin Wu: "....."

    Ge Yuan: "...."

    They have widened their eyes and looked at Lu Qingyi in disbelief. This was all beyond their expectations.

    The most famous Professor Lu at Hardrick was well-known not only for being an excellent educator but also for her strictness and indifference as a professor.

    A combination of good and bad.

    They had always admired such a professor but never imagined her power to be superior to that of the principal.

    "I want to eat quietly."

    Feeling tired of speaking, Lu Qingyi continued to eat the food in her bowl without saying a word.

    She had hardly touched the meat on the table and instead opted for the vegetables. The food in front of Lu Qingyi consisted mostly of vegetables, with very little meat.

    "Professor Lu, eat some shrimp."

    Seeing Lu Qingyi only picking at the vegetables in front of her, Lin Wu furrowed his brows and moved the plate of shrimp in front of Lu Qingyi.

    He assumed that Lu Qingyi couldn¡¯t reach it or was too lazy to reach for it because she could be quite lazy at times.

    Young people of her age usually love seafood. Lu Qingyi was probably the same, Lin Wu guessed.

    "No need."

    Lu Qingyi lazily opened her eyes, glanced at the enticing shrimp, and licked her lips.

    It was quite tempting, she could sense the shrimp waving at her.

    "Ah, Professor Lu, I can peel it for you."

    Seeing Lu Qingyi making no move to pick up the shrimp but licking her lips, Lin Wu assumed she was too lazy to peel off the shells.

    Lu Qingyi: "No need, I won¡¯t eat."

    She didn¡¯t want to risk an allergic reaction.

    "Let me peel some for you."

    Then Ge Yuan piped up. He put on gloves and started peeling the shrimp shells along with Lin Wu.

    Lu Qingyi watched the two men. There was a twitch at the corner of her mouth, but in the end, she didn¡¯t say anything. She was indeed craving shrimp but felt maybe a little bit wouldn¡¯t hurt?

    "Professor Lu, I feel like I¡¯ve forgotten something."

    Wei Song looked at Lin Wu and Ge Yuan peeling the shrimp and then at Lu Qingyi. He felt like he had forgotten something very important.

    But for the life of him, he couldn¡¯t remember.

    Suddenly it hit him.

    Lu Qingyi looked at Wei Song but said nothing.

    With several shrimp peeled already, Lin Wu and Ge Yuan pushed the plate onto Lu Qingyi¡¯s side.

    "Professor Lu, please."

    "If it¡¯s not enough, we can peel more."

    Lu Qingyi looked at the plate of shrimp in front of her, but she didn¡¯t move her chopsticks. Rationality prevailed over her cravings.

    "Professor Lu, aren¡¯t you allergic to shrimp?"

    Wei Song suddenly smacked his head as if he had just remembered something.

    Right, Lu Qingyi was allergic to shrimp. He mentioned earlier that he¡¯d forgotten something important.

    "Professor Lu, you¡¯re allergic to shrimp?"

    "Professor Lu, you should have told us earlier."

    "Professor Lu, we can eat the shrimp ourselves."

    Lin Wu and Ge Yuan looked at Lu Qingyi in surprise. They had no idea she was allergic to shrimp.

    With a dull expression, Lu Qingyi replied: "Indeed."

    As the prawns disappeared from her sight, Lu Qingyi sighed deeply in her heart. As Doctor L, it was disappointing that she hadn¡¯t developed an antidote to her allergy yet.

    She was craving shrimp but didn¡¯t dare to eat it. It was quite frustrating.

    "I¡¯m full, you guys continue."

    She had only eaten a few bites, but Lu Qingyi already put down her chopsticks.

    She wasn¡¯t particularly hungry. sea??h th§× Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "Remember to deliver the pills to Kyoto Hospital."

    Then her gaze moved to Wei Song. Her voice was somewhat cold.

    Having said her piece, Lu Qingyi walked out of the room. Because she¡¯d been in the lab, she hadn¡¯t showered and still had a particular smell on her.

    In fact, it wasn¡¯t so bad, Lu Qingyi just felt uncomfortable.

    Clean freaks would feel uncomfortable if they didn¡¯t shower, but because she was too engrossed in her experiments, she had overlooked it.

    Now that she was relaxed, she felt really uncomfortable.

 Chapter 384 Jiang Yumeng: You better not _1

    Chapter 384: 384 Jiang Yumeng: You better not _1When Lu Qingyi went back to the Medical College, the incredulous voices had already faded.

    Most of the freshmen looked up to Lu Qingyi in admiration, while some sophomores, juniors, and seniors were still resentful, but none voiced their grievances.

    "Lu Qingyi is quite powerful."

    Li Yuanyuan carried her piano scores while engaging in casual conversation with a few classmates, her smile genuine.

    "My sister Qing is definitely amazing."

    Mentioning Lu Qingyi, Jiang Yumeng can¡¯t hide her pride.

    Lu Qingyi is truly a stunning beauty and makes a strong impression. Jiang Yumeng frequently wonders why she wasn¡¯t born a boy. If she were, she could openly pursue Lu Qingyi.

    Alas, she wishes she was a guy so that she could compete with Xu Boyan for Lu Qingyi.

    "She has a good relationship with Professor Lin."

    Li Yuanyuan slightly curled her lips, making the statement in an offhand manner.

    It was Ge Yuan who directly made arrangements for Qingyi to enter the lab. Lu Qingyi¡¯s anti-cancer cell drugs had been sent to Kyoto Hospital and were having a significant impact.

    Such an impressive student earning a place in a lab is only natural, and no one dares to challenge it now.

    Only those who were initially resentful could silently harbor their dissent.

    The words of Li Yuanyuan seemed to be very casual, with no obvious malice.

    She was an excellent student, a good girl who, due to her misfortune in the university entrance exam, did not score high enough to attend Hardrick. She wanted to study medicine, so she came to the Medical College.

    Perhaps she lacked the courage to retake her exams, or maybe she just didn¡¯t want to.

    "Really, Lu Qingyi is close to Professor Lin?"

    "Professor Lin is quite peculiar, antisocial, and is particularly passionate about solving math problems."

    "There aren¡¯t many in the school who have a good relationship with Professor Lin."

    "How can Lu Qingyi have a good relationship with Professor Lin?"

    "Well, isn¡¯t Lu Qingyi also close to Professor Wei?"

    "The two least approachable professors in our school are Professors Wei and Lin, and Lu Qingyi is actually familiar with both."

    "I am curious now, does she have any special connections with these two professors?"

    "Professor Wei, who is usually strict, allows Lu Qingyi to come and go as she pleases."

    "Needless to say, Professor Wei wouldn¡¯t have allowed such a thing in the past."

    "..."

    Because of Li Yuanyuan¡¯s remark, the chattering among the classmates began. It seemed like they were awakened by her statement.

    The deeds of Lu Qingyi during the military training period had spread rapidly and Wei Song turned a blind eye to it all.

    Lu Qingyi rarely came to school, and Wei Song didn¡¯t care, not deducting any academic credit. Instead of being angry, he welcomes Lu Qingyi with a smile when she does come to school.

    Lu Qingyi had nothing when she entered the lab. It was only after entering the lab that she developed the medication.

    All these occurrences seem somewhat unjustifiable.

    It appears as though Professors Wei Song and Lin Wu are intentionally helping Lu Qingyi.

    "Hey, what are you guys talking about? Qingyi earned her achievements by her own merit."

    Jiang Yumeng quickly defended herself, feeling rather displeased, and shot Li Yuanyuan a menacing glare.

    Ever since she arrived in this class, Li Yuanyuan seemed to do nothing yet continued to target her subtly.

    The reason was clear to Jiang Yumeng.

    Li Yuanyuan had scores good enough to attend Beijing University, and not far behind Hardrick. However, she wished to study medicine, so she came here.

    She was a top-scoring student studying at an average school, while Jiang Yumeng didn¡¯t pass the exam and got admitted through a recommendation.

    Because Li Yuanyuan had always felt superior due to her grades, she looked at Jiang Yumeng unfavorably.

    Someone who didn¡¯t score well could still be admitted to the Medical College and even get a scholarship.

    "I didn¡¯t say she didn¡¯t earn it by herself."

    Li Yuanyuan blinked, looking at Jiang Yumeng as she spoke.

    Jiang Yumeng: "What do you mean by that?"

    Because her relationship with Li Yuanyuan was not good, Jiang Yumeng clearly sensed the hidden meaning in Li Yuanyuan¡¯s words.

    Suggesting that Lu Qingyi got into the lab due to her relationships with professors could lead people to make their own assumptions.

    "Her good relationship with Professors Lin and Wei is a fact. I¡¯m just telling the truth."

    Li Yuanyuan put down her music scores and said with an innocent look, can¡¯t she even tell the truth?

    Jiang Yumeng looked at Li Yuanyuan, unsure of what to say. It is a fact that Qingyi has a close relationship with Wei Song and Lin Wu.

    Lu Qingyi is incredibly accomplished, so what if she has a good relationship with the professors? Perhaps it¡¯s the professors who are ingratiating themselves with Lu Qingyi, the professors who admire Lu Qingyi. Sear?h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "Hey, you two, stop it. We are all classmates."

    "Really, don¡¯t fight over such a trivial matter."

    "You two must have been enemies in your past life. We¡¯re classmates, don¡¯t ruin the harmony."

    "Every time you two meet, it¡¯s like you¡¯re antipodes. I don¡¯t even know what to say."

    "..."

    The other classmates quickly intervened, urging Jiang Yumeng and Li Yuanyuan to stop their argument.

    Jiang Yumeng took a deep look at Li Yuanyuan. It wasn¡¯t that she wanted to be hostile towards Li Yuanyuan. It was Li Yuanyuan who disliked her first. It was Li Yuanyuan who targeted her first.

    "I¡¯m practicing my score now and won¡¯t engage in your idle chat. Once I¡¯m done practicing, I have to rehearse."

    Li Yuanyuan picked up her piano score from the table and said with a smile.

    In the event program, Li Yuanyuan¡¯s piano performance was the main attraction. She was to play "June¡¯s Piano Piece", and the Dental School students were eagerly looking forward to it.

    "Yes, Yuanyuan, keep it up."

    "Yuanyuan, you will definitely be the center of attention at the event."

    "Yuanyuan, our class is pretty much relying on you."

    "Yuanyuan, we won¡¯t disturb you then."

    The group dispersed, leaving Yuanyuan in a quiet environment.

    Jiang Yumeng stayed still, standing there, then looking at Li Yuanyuan, "June¡¯s Piano Piece?"

    She looked at Li Yuanyuan with a trace of mockery on her lips.

    On the day of the event, it would be Qingyi playing the piano. By choosing the same piece, Li Yuanyuan was just asking for trouble.

    "Yes, did you see that? My classmates really admire me now."

    Li Yuanyuan slightly raised her chin, her gaze at Jiang Yumeng full of disdain.

    "You better not."

    Jiang Yumeng warned.

    Even though she doesn¡¯t get along with Li Yuanyuan, she still kindly warned her.

    "Are you jealous of me?"

    Although it was said as a question, the tone of certainty made it sound more like a statement.

    Li Yuanyuan was convinced that Jiang Yumeng was jealous of her.

 Chapter 385 Lin Wu Office_1

    Chapter 385: 385 Lin Wu Office_1She could play the piano music of June, even if it was just a little similar, it was still impressive.

    Anyone being envious of her is perfectly normal, Li Yuanyuan believes.

    "I hope you won¡¯t regret it."

    Jiang Yumeng gave Li Yuanyuan a deep look, then walked out of the classroom.

    She had done her part with the reminders. Li Yuanyuan could do as she pleased. After all, she was not the one who would be regretful. Given the strained relationship between the two, there was no reason why she would caution Li Yuanyuan against performing.

    "Jiang Yumeng, you¡¯re jealous of me."

    Li Yuanyuan shouted out towards Jiang Yumeng¡¯s retreating figure.

    Yes, Li Yuanyuan truly believed that Jiang Yumeng was envious of her.

    "Don¡¯t be upset Yuanyuan, considering your relationship, it¡¯s not surprising that Yumeng doesn¡¯t want you to steal the limelight."

    "Just relax, you¡¯re the best."

    "Remember to call us when you¡¯re done practicing."

    "..."

    Li Yuanyuan, who was always soft-spoken in class and had good grades, caused a stir among her classmates when she shouted in such a loud voice, prompting them to console her.

    ----

    Jiang Yumeng went to the Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine to look for Lu Qingyi, only to find that she wasn¡¯t in the classroom. Feeling a bit disappointed, she took out her phone and sent Lu Qingyi a WeChat message.

    The reason she didn¡¯t call Lu Qingyi was that she was afraid of disturbing her, not knowing what she might be up to.

    "Yumeng, are you looking for Qingyi?"

    Li Xianya walked out of the classroom and saw Jiang Yumeng standing at the classroom door. She greeted her with a slight smile.

    Jiang Yumeng nodded. "Mmm."

    "She might be in either Professor Wei¡¯s office or Professor Lin¡¯s office. If not there, she might be in Professor Ge¡¯s office."

    Li Xianya shrugged as she spoke, her tone slightly pleased.

    To outsiders, it seemed as if Lu Qingyi was being favored by these three professors. Still, nobody knew that it was these three who were trying to curry favor with Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi was the renowned Professor Lu from Hardrick, who used to be Wei Song¡¯s teacher. It¡¯s clear that Wei Song wouldn¡¯t dare say a word against her.

    Lin Wu loved studying mathematics, and Lu Qingyi was primarily a mathematics teacher at Hardrick. It was unquestionably natural for Lin Wu to be overly friendly towards Lu Qingyi.

    Ge Yuan always admired the famous Professor Lu from Hardrick, and in respect to her achievements, such as developing a cure for cancer, he inevitably regarded her with great respect.

    "Ah, I see."

    Jiang Yumeng seemed slightly surprised.

    Lu Qingyi truly was exceptional¡ªfor the three most reputed professors in the medical faculty to appreciate her so was astonishing.

    "You can go look for her."

    Li Xianya suggested.

    "It¡¯s okay."

    Jiang Yumeng shook her head, thinking it would be better not to bother Lu Qingyi.

    Indeed, Lu Qingyi was engaged most of the time.

    Just as Jiang Yumeng was about to leave, her phone pinged with a WeChat notification. It was from Lu Qingyi, asking her to go to Lin Wu¡¯s office.

    Jiang Yumeng bit her lower lip and hesitated for a moment before setting off towards the office building.

    Upon reaching the door of Lin Wu¡¯s office, she felt somewhat reluctant to knock.

    "Knock knock."

    She took a deep breath and knocked on the office door, which was promptly answered by Lin Wu.

    Upon entering, she was left in a stunned silence by the sight before her. Was Lu Qingyi teaching Lin Wu...a problem?

    No way, her eyes weren¡¯t deceiving her as far as she could tell.

    Lu Qingyi lazily lifted her eyelids, looked at Jiang Yumeng, and slowly let out one word: "Sit."

    Sit?

    Jiang Yumeng blinked, standing rooted to the spot. Lu Qingyi had asked her to sit? But this was Lin Wu¡¯s office, how dare she?

    "Find a spot and take a seat."

    Seeing that Jiang Yumeng hadn¡¯t moved, Lin Wu quickly added.

    He recognized Jiang Yumeng as a student of theirs and was surprised by the amicable relationship she seemed to share with Lu Qingyi.

    "Okay."

    Jiang Yumeng pulled out a chair and sat, looking a bit tense and her eyes wandering around.

    She was incredibly keen on the contents of the office.

    The quiet office was filled only with the sound of Lu Qingyi¡¯s soothing explanation and Lin Wu¡¯s frequent recalls, creating a tranquil atmosphere.

    Jiang Yumeng lightly bit her lower lip, watching Lu Qingyi who was deeply engrossed in her explanation. She couldn¡¯t help but sigh inwardly.

    Ah, Lu Qingyi not only has incredible beauty but also intellect¡ªsuch a perfect person who could clearly explain even problems that were leading the professor to a dead end.

    "Got it?"

    Having explained the problem, Lu Qingyi took a sip of water.

    "Yes, yes, I got it!"

    Lin Wu nodded in agreement.

    At the moment, their roles seemed to have reversed - Lu Qingyi was the professor and Lin Wu, the student.

    "What did you need?"

    Lu Qingyi stood up and walked over to Jiang Yumeng, gently ruffling her hair.

    "Nothing. I just wanted to see you."

    Jiang Yumeng shook her head in reply.

    Despite being in the same school, she could rarely find time to meet Lu Qingyi.

    "Hmm, you can come to me with anything."

    Lu Qingyi nodded and kept stroking Jiang Yumeng¡¯s hair.

    She was willing to protect and defend anyone she considered to be on her side.

    "Qingyi, what piece are you planning to play at the soir¨¦e?"

    Jiang Yumeng queried. She was curious about what Lu Qingyi would be playing.

    Lu Qingyi chuckled lightly, "What would you like me to play?"

    She had nearly forgotten about the soir¨¦e. As for what to play during it, she didn¡¯t mind either way.

    Would be impromptu, who knows?

    "No, I just wanted to know what piece you¡¯re planning to play."

    Jiang Yumeng shook her head. She simply wanted to know what piece Lu Qingyi was planning to play and had no other intentions.

    She just felt a bit wronged and upset and wanted to chat with Lu Qingyi. S~ea??h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    She had never been targeted by someone over academic performance since primary school. This time, she was truly upset.

    "What¡¯s wrong?"

    Jiang Yumeng was an inherently optimistic person. Lu Qingyi noticed the tone of sadness in her voice.

    "No, nothing."

    Jiang Yumeng shook her head. She didn¡¯t want to bring her small concerns to Lu Qingyi¡¯s attention, in case she overthinks them. She didn¡¯t want to trouble Lu Qingyi.

    "Li Yuanyuan?"

    Lu Qingyi gave a meaningful look at Jiang Yumeng as she uttered a name.

    The odd behavior of Li Yuanyuan the other day led Lu Qingyi to believe that she held ill feelings towards Jiang Yumeng.

    Jiang Yumeng raised her head abruptly, her eyes wide with disbelief, surprised at how Lu Qingyi knew about Li Yuanyuan.

    Lin Wu was somewhat confused as to why Lu Qingyi suddenly mentioned the name of Li Yuanyuan.

    Li Yuanyuan was one of their top students. Besides being the best in the class, she had the highest scores in the medical faculty. She was a very diligent and hardworking student.

 Chapter 386 Lu Qingyi: Giving you a surprise_1

    Chapter 386: 386 Lu Qingyi: Giving you a surprise_1"Qingyi, do you know her?"

    Jiang Yumeng looked at Lu Qingyi in disbelief.

    Lu Qingyi: "We¡¯ve crossed paths."

    Indeed, it was a brief encounter. If it wasn¡¯t for Li Yuanyuan trying to provoke a dispute between her and Jiang Yumeng, she might not even remember her.

    "Qingyi..."

    Jiang Yumeng was staring at Lu Qingyi, blinking her eyes.

    "What¡¯s up with this classmate, Li Yuanyuan?"

    Lin Wu hurried over to ask, looking somewhat anxious and confused.

    From Lu Qingyi¡¯s implication, it seemed there was a conflict between Jiang Yumeng and Li Yuanyuan.

    In his mind, Li Yuanyuan was a pretty good student, the typical obedient type that teachers are most assured about.

    "Have you finished your question?"

    Lu Qingyi glanced at Lin Wu indifferently, her tone particularly cold.

    "I¡¯m on it."

    Lin Wu quickly shut his mouth, went back to his seat, and started on similar problems, like a well-behaved student.

    Jiang Yumeng was flabbergasted, it was truly unbelievable.

    Just as Lu Qingyi spoke, she was still worrying about Lu Qingyi, she didn¡¯t expect Lin Wu to so obediently listen to Lu Qingyi.

    What on earth was happening?

    Jiang Yumeng had many questions baffling her on this.

    "Don¡¯t you like her?"

    Lu Qingyi put her hand on Jiang Yumeng¡¯s shoulder, sitting next to her, she spoke with a slight smile on her lips.

    "It¡¯s her who doesn¡¯t like me."

    Jiang Yumeng shook her head, then nodded again.

    At first, she didn¡¯t dislike Li Yuanyuan. It was Li Yuanyuan who didn¡¯t like her first.

    In physics, forces are mutual, so are feelings. If Li Yuanyuan didn¡¯t like her, she didn¡¯t need to like Li Yuanyuan either.

    Lu Qingyi: "Hmmm?"

    "Because I was recommended admission, my academic performance didn¡¯t hit the entry score for the medical school."

    Jiang Yumeng said and then lowered her head, her face showing defeat.

    Yes, she wasn¡¯t a good student. If she hadn¡¯t met Lu Qingyi, she might now be lurking in some corner. Going to a big university like a medical school was something she never dared to dream of.

    It was Lu Qingyi who made her understand the importance of hard work, it was Lu Qingiyi who got her into a good university, she was very lucky to have met Lu Qingyi.

    "Hmph."

    Lu Qingyi let out a disdainful laugh.

    Her person, she won¡¯t allow others to belittle.

    "Are academic scores important?"

    Lu Qingyi sneered, not to mention medical school, even if it was Hardrick, as long as Jiang Yumeng wanted to go, she could make it happen for her.

    Even if she scored zero in their final exams, she could get Jiang Yumeng to study at Hardrick.

    Jiang Yumeng shook her head and said, "Qingyi, you don¡¯t understand."

    Perhaps, Lu Qingyi really didn¡¯t understand because she was an exceptional student, she could decide her own grades, but Jiang Yumeng was not the same.

    Grades, to Lu Qingyi, were simply a matter of will and wish.

    Lu Qingyi asked, "Why is she targeting you?"

    "She missed Hardrick University by just two points. She could have gone to Beijing University, but she chose medical school instead, with a score much higher than ours. She may have a superiority complex, thinking that a student like me who can¡¯t even meet the academic scores is rubbish, and just doesn¡¯t like me."

    Jiang Yumeng bowed her head and slowly started to speak.

    Most people who achieve good grades look down on those with poor performance, this is a fact known to many.

    L¨« Yu¨¢nyu¨¢n looked down on her, but Jiang Yumeng was not overly upset. What upset her was Li Yuanyuan¡¯s passive-aggressive behavior.

    "Ah, so she can score full marks?"

    Lu Qingyi raised an eyebrow and a cold smile curled up at the corner of her lips.

    Failing to get into Hardrick and still bragging about being a top student, this is really funny.

    Listening to Lu Qingyi¡¯s words, Lin Wu¡¯s hand, which was holding the pen, couldn¡¯t help shaking a bit.

    So scoring full marks qualifies as good grades?

    Even though he was a professor, he could not achieve perfect scores in an exam, it¡¯s very hard to score full marks.

    Not just him, even the professors at Hardrick, they might find it easy to score high, but it was quite difficult to achieve full marks.

    "Of course, she is nothing compared to Qingyi."

    Jiang Yumeng beamed and looked at Lu Qingyi with great pride.

    Lu Qingyi gently rubbed Jiang Yumeng¡¯s head: "Good girl."

    "By the way, Qingyi, she¡¯s going to perform the June piano piece ¡¯Clever¡¯." Sear?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Jiang Yumeng said.

    Lu Qingyi raised an eyebrow: "How well does she play it?"

    Her compositions were not that easy to perform. Even though ¡¯Clever¡¯ was the simplest one, it was still quite challenging.

    No one had yet successfully performed her pieces in their entirety.

    "Great, get ready for a surprise."

    Lu Qingyi gently rubbed Jiang Yumeng¡¯s head, with a slight smile at the corner of her lips, her eyes twinkling slightly, as if she was scheming something.

    Jiang Yumeng looked at Lu Qingyi with curiosity in her eyes, full of puzzlement.

    What surprise?

    "It¡¯s time for class."

    The alarm clock on the table suddenly rang, and Lin Wu reached out to turn it off.

    He set the alarm because sometimes when he is working on math problems, he would lose track of time and forget about class, so he always set an alarm five minutes before his classes to remind himself.

    Oh, right, time for class.

    Jiang Yumeng quickly glanced at the time on her wristwatch and clapped her forehead, she had actually forgotten about this.

    This was really terrible.

    "Qingyi, I¡¯ll go ahead."

    Jiang Yumeng waved at Lu Qingyi.

    "What¡¯s the rush, it¡¯s my class."

    Just as Jiang Yumeng was about to run, Lin Wu¡¯s voice came over.

    Jiang Yumeng stopped in her tracks.

    Lin Wu and Jiang Yumeng walked out of the office one after the other. Lu Qingyi sat leisurely on the sofa with her legs crossed, engrossed in her phone.

    "Feels good to be friends with someone as talented as her, doesn¡¯t it?"

    Lin Wu walking in front of Jiang Yumeng, suddenly turned around to ask her, curiosity evident in his voice.

    He was genuinely curious about what it felt like to be friends with someone as exceptional as that.

    "What was once out of reach is now within my grasp."

    Jiang Yumeng stopped, gently bit her lip and said.

    She should consider herself friends with Lu Qingyi now, right?

    She never dared to dream about getting into medical school. She wasn¡¯t supposed to be here in the first place. It was because of Lu Qingyi that she easily came here.

    Medical school was never meant for her, and yet, here she was.

    Being close with Lu Qingyi, she now had many things she once dared not hope for.

    "Why choose medical school and not Hardrick?"

    Lin Wu looked at Jiang Yumeng deeply, he felt that this girl was incredibly lucky.

    "Ah, Hardrick is a place I did not dare to dream about."

    Jiang Yumeng shook her head.

    She didn¡¯t dare to think about medical school, so how could she dream of Hardrick?

    "As long as you wish for it, you can go there."

    Lin Wu moved a few steps closer to Jiang Yumeng, tapped her shoulder gently and said in an especially calm voice.

 Chapter 387: Period came on month 387_1

    Chapter 387: Period came on month 387_1Jiang Yumeng looked at Lin Wu with a bewildered expression, not understanding what he meant. She looked completely confused.

    Did she dare to even consider it?

    Of course, she dared not.

    Lu Qingyi was a protective person, full of loyalty and affection. If Jiang Yumeng had aspirations towards Hardrick, Lu Qingyi would definitely help Jiang Yumeng get into Hardrick.

    "Professor Lu is the most famous professor at Hardrick. It would be more than enough for her to get you into Hardrick."

    Lin Wu sighed lightly, speaking slowly. sea??h th§× Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Lin Wu thought that Jiang Yumeng knew about this aspect of Lu Qingyi¡¯s identity.

    Professor Lu?

    The most famous Professor Lu at Hardrick?

    Lu Qingyi?

    Lu Qingyi was the most famous Professor Lu at Hardrick?

    The truth completely stunned Jiang Yumeng. She stood rooted in place, looking incredulously at Lin Wu¡¯s departing figure, her mouth agape.

    So, Lu Qingyi was indeed the famous Professor Lu at Hardrick?

    No wonder.

    No wonder Wei Song was always so respectful towards Lu Qingyi from the start, never daring to slight her, not even uttering a word of complaint when she didn¡¯t attend classes.

    No wonder Lin Wu and Ge Yuan, too, are always reverential to Lu Qingyi.

    No wonder she just saw Lu Qingyi explaining a problem to Lin Wu.

    Turns out, Lu Qingyi was Hardrick¡¯s most famous Professor Lu.

    Jiang Yumeng found this absolutely unbelievable. Lu Qingyi was indeed extraordinary, as unreachable as a goddess to her.

    Lu Qingyi was already at the pinnacle. She was so phenomenal that Jiang Yumeng felt she wasn¡¯t worthy to stand by Lu Qingyi¡¯s side, even just as a casual friend.

    ¡ª¡ª

    June had updated his Weibo [Chinese social media similar to Twitter]. His fans were thrilled, their excitement off the charts.

    June finally updated his Weibo and was active again, which was no doubt something to be excited about.

    [I will protect who is mine.]

    Just a few short words, along with a piano composition.

    Lu Qingyi was playing with her phone, resting on Xu Boyan¡¯s lap with a ghost of a smile on her lips.

    "Kid, am I important to you?"

    Xu Boyan looked at the latest post on Lu Qingyi¡¯s Weibo, feeling a twinge of jealousy, even a little heartbroken.

    The kid had never played a piano piece solely dedicated to him.

    "Important."

    Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t realize what he meant. She nodded slightly.

    Yes, very important.

    "I feel otherwise."

    Xu Boyan moved to push back the stray hairs from Lu Qingyi¡¯s face. He shook his head earnestly.

    "Yours will be there."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s lips curled up in a teasing grin. Her eyes sparkled with amusement as she glanced at Xu Boyan. She had figured it out now.

    Xu Boyan was simply being jealous.

    "When?"

    A warm smile spread across Xu Boyan¡¯s face.

    If she said it was his, then that was enough.

    "Secret."

    Lu Qingyi smirked mysteriously.

    In due course, Xu Boyan would get what was owed to him. It was only a matter of timing.

    "Can I attend the party?" Xu Boyan changed the subject, gently rubbing Lu Qingyi¡¯s head.

    "If I say no, would you not go?"

    Lu Qingyi raised her eyebrows, a teasing look in her eyes as she gazed at Xu Boyan.

    Xu Boyan just smiled and said nothing.

    Of course, he would go. If the kid was performing, he had to go. Xu Boyan pulled a milky candy out from his pocket, unwrapped it, and popped it into Lu Qingyi¡¯s mouth.

    Lu Qingyi gave a satisfied smile., Suddenly, something felt off to her. She jumped up immediately and ran to the bathroom.

    Xu Boyan watched Lu Qingyi¡¯s swift action, completely bemused.

    What¡¯s happening?

    He couldn¡¯t understand.

    Lu Qingyi spat out the milk candy and rushed to the toilet. Looking at the stain of red on her pants, she fell deep into thought.

    Of all times, why now?

    The moment Xu Boyan gave her the candy, she felt a warm current surging from her lower body. Lu Qingyi instantly figured that her period had started.

    She can¡¯t eat anything sweet during her period. Sweets would promote blood circulation, causing a heavier menstrual flow.

    A very peculiar phenomenon. She was probably the only one who had this weird case.

    "Knock knock"

    The bathroom door was knocked. Xu Boyan stood outside, slightly worried.

    Lu Qingyi had rushed into the bathroom like a scared rabbit, and it had been quite a while since she did so. Xu Boyan couldn¡¯t help but feel worried.

    "Kid, what¡¯s wrong?"

    Xu Boyan¡¯s voice drifted into the bathroom.

    Lu Qingyi took a deep breath, "Could you go downstairs and buy me some sanitary pads?"

    Sanitary pads?

    Xu Boyan was stunned. He didn¡¯t immediately grasp what sanitary pads were.

    "The ones from Whisper."

    Lu Qingyi added on.

    She was used to this brand, and quite liked it.

    "Okay."

    Xu Boyan quickly comprehended what sanitary pads were.

    "I need one pack each of the night use, day use and super-long ones."

    "Okay."

    Xu Boyan went downstairs to buy them, also picking up some ginger and brown sugar.

    He heard that it was good for girls to drink ginger brown sugar during their period. Homemade ones were better than ones bought from outside. Xu Boyan decided to buy the ingredients and prepare it for Lu Qingyi himself.

    "This brand is not bad either, are you buying for your girlfriend?"

    In the supermarket, the sales assistant patiently introduced different sanitary pads to Xu Boyan while not so subtly checking him out.

    He was handsome, and kind to his girlfriend, why couldn¡¯t she meet such a man?

    Actually, many men are not comfortable buying sanitary pads for their girlfriends. They felt it would harm their masculine image.

    "I want Whisper."

    Xu Boyan scanned the shelves without finding his target.

    "Over here."

    Xu Boyan looked at the green and pink packaging of Whisper. He fell into deep thought again. The packages were of different colours but of the same brand, were their contents the same?

    The sales assistant looked at Xu Boyan, expecting him to ask her for advice. But Xu Boyan didn¡¯t. Xu Boyan bought one pack of each color, exactly as per Lu Qingyi¡¯s specification.

    Sales Assistant: "..."

    One woman used so many for one period?

    "Handsome, you don¡¯t need to buy so many, one period couldn¡¯t possibly use all of these."

    The sales assistant kindly reminded him.

    Rather, she just wanted to talk to the handsome guy more. If it were for someone else, she would be hoping they bought more.

    Xu Boyan ignored the sales assistant, went straight to the cashier to pay, and then left.

    Inside the bathroom, Lu Qingyi wished she could bury her head in embarrassment. Suddenly she felt incredibly mortified.

    Her periods were always irregular. She hadn¡¯t had it for months, but of all times it happened now.

    Xu Boyan quickly bought back the sanitary pads. After Lu Qingyi changed and washed her pants, her expressions became a bit awkward.

    Xu Boyan went to the kitchen.

 Chapter 388 canâ€™t eat sugar_1

    Chapter 388: 388 can¡¯t eat sugar_1Her abdomen really hurt. Lu Qingyi was sitting on the sofa, holding her stomach, with a laptop in her hand, typing somewhat strenuously.

    There were still things to be done.

    Xu Boyan was busy in the kitchen doing who-knows-what. Lu Qingyi glanced over casually, then returned her gaze to her work. S§×arch* The N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    There were still a lot of things she needed to work on, and Ruan Qingyang¡¯s situation remained somewhat of a puzzle.

    "Little one, does it hurt a lot?"

    Xu Boyan came out of the kitchen holding a hot bowl of brown sugar ginger tea. He set it on the table, looking at Lu Qingyi¡¯s conspicuously pale face.

    He had specifically looked up menstrual issues online, having had no prior understanding of them.

    "No."

    Lu Qingyi gently shook her head, grimacing as she spoke.

    This small pain, she could endure. It wasn¡¯t a big deal. Just bear with it, and it would pass. It only lasted a few days anyway.

    "You¡¯re sweating."

    Xu Boyan sighed softly, squatting down. He gently wiped the sweat off the corners of her forehead.

    The pain was severe.

    Little one was really tolerant and didn¡¯t like to trouble others.

    If only Lu Qingyi could be like other girls, expressing her pain and grievances openly.

    That little one of his was really strong, bearing everything silently and by herself.

    "I¡¯m fine. If you have anything to do, go ahead."

    Lu Qingyi took a deep breath and slowly shook her head again.

    She genuinely could endure this little bit of pain. There was really nothing to worry about.

    "Drink this bowl of brown sugar ginger tea."

    Xu Boyan brought the bowl of brown sugar ginger tea from the table to Lu Qingyi and said tenderly.

    He¡¯d spent quite some time in the kitchen figuring out how to make it. According to Baike (Chinese version of Wikipedia), drinking a bowl of brown sugar ginger tea can help soothe menstrual cramps.

    Even if the ginger tea didn¡¯t help much, since it warms the stomach, it wouldn¡¯t do any harm. That¡¯s what Xu Boyan thought when he prepared it for Lu Qingyi.

    Raising her eyes to look at the bowl of brown sugar ginger tea in front of her, she felt the cloying sweetness wafting up from the surface. The warm liquid sloshed slightly in the bowl, inducing chills in Lu Qingyi.

    Yes, chills. A hot cup of brown sugar ginger tea might be comforting to others, but to Lu Qingyi at that moment, it felt cold.

    She hadn¡¯t even taken a sip, but she could already picture the aftermath once that bowlful ended up in her stomach.

    "I don¡¯t want it."

    Turning her face away, Lu Qingyi murmured, shaking her head.

    "Come on, have a sip?"

    Xu Boyan gently rubbed Lu Qingyi¡¯s head, his voice unusually gentle.

    "I spent quite a long time making it. It¡¯s not perfect because it¡¯s my first time."

    Xu Boyan brought the bowl to Lu Qingyi¡¯s lips.

    Of course, he had no idea that Lu Qingyi couldn¡¯t have sweets during her period. He thought a bowl of brown sugar ginger tea would be beneficial for her.

    Lu Qingyi stared at the brown sugar ginger tea in front of her, took a deep breath, and accepted the bowl from Xu Boyan, finishing the tea at once.

    Xu Boyan had made it specially for her, investing great effort.

    Lu Qingyi: "It¡¯s delicious."

    "Good little one, stop looking at your laptop. Lie down for a bit."

    Xu Boyan gently rubbed Lu Qingyi¡¯s head, then gently took away the laptop from her arms.

    According to Baike, girls are especially vulnerable during their periods, so rest is of utmost importance.

    Before Lu Qingyi could open her mouth, Xu Boyan bent down to pick her up.

    "Little one, you¡¯re so thin. You should eat more."

    Xu Boyan carried Lu Qingyi into the bedroom, gently laid her on the bed, and leaned over to kiss her forehead.

    There was a growing discomfort in her stomach. Lu Qingyi seemed to anticipate what was coming.

    It was over.

    That was the only thought in Lu Qingyi¡¯s mind.

    "You should leave. I¡¯m feeling sleepy."

    Lu Qingyi yawned, urging Xu Boyan to leave quickly.

    As soon as Xu Boyan left, Lu Qingyi shot up from bed. Her face was somewhat pale, her discomfort evident.

    It really hurt.

    She was in indescribable pain.

    Sometimes, Lu Qingyi felt very self-mocking. As Doctor L, she couldn¡¯t even diagnose her own physical problems properly.

    That was a failure.

    The phone started vibrating. Lu Qingyi checked the message, then turned off the screen without replying.

    The phone vibrated repeatedly. Lu Qingyi was getting slightly annoyed. She read the messages on her phone, but didn¡¯t reply to any of them. She put the phone on standby and set it aside.

    The pain in her abdomen seemed to be intensifying. Lu Qingyi held her stomach and quickly searched in the cupboard for medicine.

    Ibuprofen granules.

    She popped the medicine into her mouth, then returned to bed. The pain was still there, slightly dulled, or perhaps not - Lu Qingyi wasn¡¯t sure.

    She curled up on the bed, pulling the blanket over her body.

    "Little one..."

    The bedroom door was suddenly pushed open. Xu Boyan rushed in, worried. He quickly took Lu Qingyi in his arms.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s forehead was drenched in a cold sweat, constantly dripping down. Her lips and face were extraordinarily pale, lacking any trace of blood.

    "Does it hurt a lot?"

    Xu Boyan held Lu Qingyi tightly. He had no idea what kind of pain Lu Qingyi was undergoing, but it made his heart ache.

    He couldn¡¯t relieve Lu Qingyi¡¯s pain.

    "Here, have a White Rabbit Creamy Candy."

    Xu Boyan pulled a White Rabbit candy out of his pocket, peeled the wrapper, and tried to put it in Lu Qingyi¡¯s mouth.

    Lu Qingyi turned her head, avoiding Xu Boyan¡¯s gesture.

    Xu Boyan just thought Lu Qingyi liked White Rabbit candies, and eating one when she was in pain might relieve it a little, at least mentally, right?

    Xu Boyan: "What¡¯s wrong? Hm?"

    "No candies."

    Lu Qingyi shook her head. Was her intensified pain due to that bowl of sugary tea she just had?

    Lu Qingyi couldn¡¯t explain her own problem, which was extremely odd.

    When most girls were on their periods, a bowl of brown sugar ginger tea could somewhat alleviate the pain. But for her, it was just the opposite - her pain was intensified.

    She couldn¡¯t eat sugar, she couldn¡¯t eat sweets. Sweet things would only exacerbate her suffering, and increase her menstrual flow.

    No candies?

    Xu Boyan looked at the White Rabbit candy in his hand, then at Lu Qingyi¡¯s face, contorted in pain. He seemed to comprehend something all of a sudden.

    Earlier, when he brought the brown sugar ginger tea to Lu Qingyi, she refused at first and only drank it later.

    Was Lu Qingyi¡¯s current excruciation due to that bowl of brown sugar ginger tea?

 Chapter 389 Wen Linyu: Where is she now? _1

    Chapter 389: 389 Wen Linyu: Where is she now? _1"Should we go to the hospital?"

    The thought startled Xu Boyan, prompting him to hurriedly suggest.

    He was suddenly scared.

    "No need."

    Lu Qingyi shook her head. She could bear it, there was no need to go to the hospital for such a minor issue. She wasn¡¯t that fragile.

    "I¡¯m sorry."

    Xu Boyan bent his head and kissed Lu Qingyi¡¯s brow, voicing his guilt.

    He was sorry. He shouldn¡¯t have made the brown sugar ginger tea for Lu Qingyi, he was wrong.

    "It tasted delicious."

    Lu Qingyi said with a slight smile. Xu Boyan had personally made it, filled with love. She was certainly going to drink it, a bit of pain was insignificant.

    "Can you leave? I¡¯m fine alone."

    Lu Qingyi said, forcing a smile. She wanted to be alone.

    "Don¡¯t worry about me. I¡¯m okay. If there is anything, I will call you."

    Reading the thoughts in Xu Boyan¡¯s mind, Lu Qingyi gently shook her head.

    What could happen to her?

    Xu Boyan left the room. Lu Qingyi picked up her phone by the bed, read through rows upon rows of messages, deleted them, and placed the phone back on the bed.

    There was still no reply.

    As the pain subsided slightly, Lu Qingyi¡¯s eyes appeared deep. She stared absently at the dark screen of the phone on the bed.

    What a timing.

    The phone suddenly lit up again. Lu Qingyi clicked on the message, her brows furrowed. She quickly responded to the message:

    [Stop bothering me.]

    Blunt and rude.

    After sending the message, Lu Qingyi tossed her phone aside and fell into a deep sleep.

    ¡ª¡ª

    Since being confined to a wheelchair, Wen Linyu came to Wen Wanyu¡¯s hot pot restaurant for the first time. It was Uncle Wen who pushed him in.

    The owner, Gu, was not around. Wen Wanyu was sitting at the cash register, knitting a scarf, a look of concentration on her face. The restaurant was empty without any customers, hence, slightly cold.

    Wen Linyu called "aunt."

    Wen Wanyu looked up and met Wen Linyu¡¯s gaze. Neither said a word.

    "Is this the life you want?"

    Wen Linyu pushed the wheelchair forward. Uncle Wen stayed outside the shop. He looked around at the slightly decaying shopfront, a sarcastic smile on his lips.

    The shop was nearly twenty years old; the fixtures mostly unchanged since then, were out of date.

    "Is your life what you want?"

    Wen Wanyu replied, mockingly. Her eyes fell on Wen Linyu¡¯s legs.

    She knew exactly how Wen Linyu had ended up with his injured legs. Even though she did not concern herself with the Wen family¡¯s affairs, she did know about Wen Linyu¡¯s injury.

    Wen Linyu replied, "She cares about me."

    Lu Qingyi might be indifferent now, but Wen Linyu firmly believed that she would not abandon him.

    His legs were the reason for his confinement, who cares if he didn¡¯t want treatment, it was all related to Lu Qingyi.

    "So are you the one by her side right now?"

    Wen Wanyu mocked him, not stopping her work.

    She knew very well what sort of person Lu Qingyi was. She was similar to Ruan Qingyang, perhaps even more indifferent. If she liked something, she liked it. If she didn¡¯t, she didn¡¯t.

    Wen Linyu had no chance, and never would.

    Wen Linyu¡¯s gaze became heavy. He watched Wen Wanyu in silence, anger flashing in his eyes.

    Wen Linyu insisted: "I am your nephew, your blood nephew."

    She sided with outsiders, that was his aunt.

    "Because you are my nephew, I know what kind of person you are. Qingyi is such a good girl, do you think you are worthy of her?"

    Wen Wanyu scoffed, her gaze upon Wen Linyu chilling.

    She knew very well what kind of person Wen Linyu was. Even if Xu Boyan were not in the picture, she would never help Wen Linyu. Lu Qingyi was a good girl, and Wen Linyu was not worthy of her.

    "Do you know what she looks like when she holds a gun?"

    Wen Linyu cut in.

    He naturally held power in the underworld, with both hands stained with fresh blood, having killed many people. But hadn¡¯t Lu Qingyi also done the same?

    Of course she had. Wen Linyu was sure that the blood on Lu Qingyi¡¯s hands was no less than his own because he had seen with his own eyes the icy-cold look in Lu Qingyi¡¯s eyes when she held a gun, filled with an aura of death.

    How could an ordinary girl have such a thick aura of murder? Which indicated that Lu Qingyi was not any ordinary person.

    She had calluses on her hands, thick ones, which clearly showed that she had been holding a gun for a long time.

    Wen Wanyu looked startled and glanced at Wen Linyu, confusion in her eyes. Lu Qingyi held a gun?

    Wen Wanyu was totally baffled.

    Wen Linyu: "Her aim is even more accurate than mine."

    Lu Qingyi could hit any target with her eyes closed, her technique was incredibly skilled.

    "The blood on her hands might not be less than mine."

    Wen Linyu glanced at the changing expressions on Wen Wanyu¡¯s face. As she looked satisfied, he continued.

    Wen Wanyu was saying that his hands were not clean and that he was not suitable for a nice and clean girl like Lu Qingyi.

    "She¡¯s just a girl..."

    Wen Wanyu¡¯s hand movements involuntarily halted, disbelief in her eyes.

    "Where is she now?"

    Wen Linyu asked what he was most anxious to know, her current whereabouts.

    Lu Qingyi had hidden her tracks. He couldn¡¯t find her no matter how hard he tried. His call was even blacklisted.

    Regardless of whose phone Wen Linyu borrowed to call Lu Qingyi, it was always automatically hung up. He didn¡¯t know what tactics Lu Qingyi was using. It was as if she had blacklisted Wen Linyu¡¯s entire being.

    "You asked the wrong person."

    Wen Wanyu walked out from behind the cash register and smiled slightly.

    "Lu Mohai is looking for you."

    Wen Linyu suddenly announced.

    Indeed, Lu Mohai was looking for Wen Wanyu. He had been searching for her for about three days.

    However, Lu Mohai had no leads. It was such a remote place; nobody could imagine that the pampered Miss Wen would be in a place like this.

    Wen Linyu had no idea of the paradise behind that old door.

    Wen Wanyu: "Looking for me?"

    She and Lu Mohai had no relationship to speak of, just acquaintances. As members of prominent families, they barely knew each other.

    "Help me, or Lu Mohai will find you soon. Don¡¯t forget that you no longer have the protection of the Wen family." S~ea??h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Wen Linyu looked at Wen Wanyu, a deep smile on his lips. It sounded more like a threat.

 Chapter 390 Xu Boyan: She is my girlfriend_1

    Chapter 390: 390 Xu Boyan: She is my girlfriend_1Bewilderment tinted Wen Wanyu¡¯s eyes. Lu Mohai was looking for her?

    It seemed to be quite an odd situation indeed.

    "Do you think I need the protection of the Wen Family?"

    The corners of Wen Wanyu¡¯s mouth curled up in amusement as she replied Wen Linyu. If she really needed the Wen family, she would never have left.

    Although her current lifestyle was not plush, she was living a happy life. She didn¡¯t doubt as well that Mr. Gu could provide her with wealth if she wished for it.

    "The Lu family, despite being forsaken these past years, has always stood above the Wen family."

    Wen Linyu reminded Wen Wanyu.

    Lu Mohai seeking Wen Wanyu couldn¡¯t possibly be any good. While she was still the young mistress of the Wen Family, Lu Mohai might have thought twice, but not now.

    "I¡¯ve never disturbed him."

    Wen Wanyu spoke the truth. What could Lu Mohai want from her?

    She truly believed that she and Lu Mohai had never had any conflicts. Even if there were any, why would he bring it up after all this time?

    Would it not be absurd?

    "Ruan Qingyang might not be as she appears."

    Wen Linyu gazed down with a faint chuckle, seemingly not attached to his words.

    Ruan Qingyang, the long passed, was probably the only one who could stir Wen Wanyu¡¯s thoughts.

    No one else could do it.

    Wen Wanyu furrowed her brows, "What do you mean?"

    "I know a secret of hers."

    Wen Linyu looked at Wen Wanyu with a teasing smile and an unwavering look in his eyes.

    Ruan Qingyang, he indeed knew one thing, something Wen Wanyu probably didn¡¯t know about.

    Wen Wanyu asked, "What secret?"

    She looked at Wen Linyu tentatively. She did not think that Wen Linyu was one to spin tales, but she was unsure if he truly knew something.

    "Tell me where Lu Qingyi is as a fair trade."

    Of course, Wen Linyu had a motive. He wanted to know where Lu Qingyi was. He hadn¡¯t seen her for so long and he longed to meet her.

    His girl, he desperately missed Lu Qingyi. He was eager to see her, even if she continued to give him the cold shoulder.

    "Wen Linyu, because you are my nephew, I urge you to let go. Lu Qingyi has a good place and she doesn¡¯t like you."

    "Liking someone is not a mistake. Likewise, it isn¡¯t wrong to like someone who doesn¡¯t like you back. But the problem arises when the person you like doesn¡¯t return your feelings yet you keep pursuing them."

    Wen Wanyu said. She didn¡¯t want Lu Qingyi to be disturbed by Wen Linyu. Also, she didn¡¯t want Wen Linyu to be drawn into the mess. S§×ar?h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    No matter what, Wen Linyu was her nephew¡ªher own blood.

    Love could be like poison. The more drawn into it, the worse it gets.

    "Then why are you pursuing love?"

    Wen Linyu looked around the old shop. The furnishings gave the sense of time having moved on. The tables and chairs weren¡¯t damaged or missing pieces, surprisingly intact, but they looked incredibly old.

    Wen Wanyu could abandon everything for love, settling in this humble spicy-hot-pot shop. So what was wrong with him pursuing his own love?

    "It¡¯s not the same."

    Wen Wanyu shook her head.

    She and Mr. Gu enjoyed mutual affection. Because they were in love with each other, her pursuit of love was not wrong.

    Wen Linyu was different. Lu Qingyi had a great relationship with Xu Boyan, and they liked each other. What right did Wen Linyu have to pursue her?

    "Boyan."

    Just as Wen Wanyu was about to respond to Wen Linyu, she spotted Xu Boyan about to enter the shop and greeted him.

    There was a smile in her eyes.

    Xu Boyan treated Lu Qingyi so well, so her attitude toward Xu Boyan wouldn¡¯t be bad either.

    "Aunt Wen."

    Xu Boyan nodded in acknowledgment to Wen Wanyu¡¯s greeting and then his gaze landed on Wen Linyu sitting on the wheelchair.

    "Order whatever you want."

    Wen Wanyu assumed that Xu Boyan had come to eat, or to pick up hot pot for Lu Qingyi.

    Xu Boyan replied, "I need to discuss something with Aunt Wen."

    "Huh, so young master Xu can even be courteous to others."

    Wen Linyu chuckled coldly, his hands tightly gripping the armrest of his wheelchair. His eyes exhibited an evident dislike for Xu Boyan.

    He had never taken a liking to Xu Boyan, not before and even less now. His beloved girl happened to be Xu Boyan¡¯s girlfriend.

    Xu Boyan usually appeared cold, and because of his high social standing, he rarely treated others with such respect.

    It seemed that Xu Boyan had a decent relationship with Wen Wanyu.

    "Seems like you¡¯re sitting comfortably, young master Wen."

    Xu Boyan sneered, his words dripping with sarcasm.

    As if. Dreaming of his girl, Wen Linyu was utterly deluded. Lu Qingyi could only belong to him.

    Thinking that losing a leg would make Lu Qingyi guilty for a lifetime? Wen Linyu was really overestimating himself. He probably doesn¡¯t even know Lu Qingyi¡¯s real identity.

    A child can indeed be kind, however, there is a limit to this kindness. If you annoy the child, it can lead to a harsh reaction.

    "I injured my leg because of her."

    Wen Linyu extended a hand, gently touching his thigh as he attempted to display a proud expression. "Because of Lu Qingyi, there is a connection between this leg and her."

    Xu Boyan¡¯s eyebrows furrowed tightly as he looked coldly at Wen Linyu¡¯s legs. He was contemplating whether he should cut off Wen Linyu¡¯s legs.

    If he did, there would be no more connection. Though Xu Boyan was aware that Lu Qingyi wouldn¡¯t feel sentimental or merciful towards Wen Linyu.

    "I have known her for three years. Oh, no, almost four years now."

    Wen Linyu first extended three fingers, but as if he had just remembered something, he then raised a fourth finger. His boasting was evident in his words.

    He and Lu Qingyi had known each other for almost four years now, whereas Xu Boyan had only known Lu Qingyi for less than a year.

    "So what? She is my girlfriend."

    Xu Boyan sneered.

    What did it matter how long they had known each other? Lu Qingyi was his, Xu Boyan¡¯s, girlfriend, not Wen Linyu¡¯s.

    Wen Linyu was taken aback.

    "Wen Linyu, go home. Don¡¯t come here seeking information anymore. It¡¯s futile."

    Wen Wanyu looked at Wen Linyu as she softly spoke.

    Lu Qingyi was the daughter of Ruan Qingyang. She had to protect and care for Lu Qingyi. She couldn¡¯t allow her to be harassed.

    She would not share anything Wen Linyu asked for. She stood by Lu Qingyi¡¯s side, not Wen Linyu¡¯s.

    "You are my aunt, speaking to your nephew in this way in front of outsiders?"

    Wen Linyu chuckled coldly, looking at Wen Wanyu with icy eyes.

 Chapter 391 Xu Boyanâ€™s Question_1

    Chapter 391: 391 Xu Boyan¡¯s Question_1Wen Wanyu could talk to him in any manner and he would be indifferent. But Wen Wanyu speaking this way in front of Xu Boyan made Wen Linyu feel particularly embarrassed.

    "Boyan, please have a seat inside first."

    Wen Wanyu motioned towards the door after speaking gently to Xu Boyan.

    The way she spoke to Wen Linyu was in stark contrast.

    "Auntie, I¡¯m your nephew. Xu Boyan is an outsider."

    Wen Linyu reminded her, questioning why Wen Wanyu was so gentle with Xu Boyan when he was her own flesh and blood.

    The contrast in how she treated both of them was vast indeed.

    "Hmm, is my aunt trying to curry favour with Xu Boyan? It does make sense, the Xu family is far superior to the Wen family. Xu Boyan is well-known all over Kyoto, such an influential person. I suppose my aunt would want to curry favour."

    As Wen Linyu observed Xu Boyan entering the door, he mocked Wen Wanyu with a cold smile.

    He had always known that the room was where Wen Wanyu lived. He had always imagined it to be a dark, damp place and hadn¡¯t thought it worth stepping inside.

    The more important thing was that Wen Wanyu never invited him in. Not even once.

    "Wen Linyu, you put too much weight on benefits and status."

    Wen Wanyu said with a tightly furrowed brow.

    At first glance, Wen Linyu appeared to be a gentle and mild-mannered man, but he was tough to approach. He was like a smiling tiger, placing a heavy emphasis on benefits and status.

    He always seemed calm and composed, seemingly uninterested in these things, but in reality, he considered these things of great importance.

    Being Wen Linyu¡¯s aunt, Wen Wanyu could see through all this very clearly, she understood his character too well.

    Wen Linyu¡¯s personality traits were strikingly similar to her deceased brother.

    "In this world, such things are inevitable."

    Wen Linyu felt that these were necessities.

    If Lu Qingyi could return to his side, he would willingly give up everything he valued.

    Wen Wanyu looked at Wen Linyu deeply, then turned around and left.

    "I can invest in you."

    Wen Linyu stopped Wen Wanyu.

    "Invest?"

    With slight confusion, Wen Wanyu turned back to look at Wen Linyu.

    Invest in what? What aspect of her life needed Wen Linyu¡¯s investment?

    "Your restaurant looks quite old and could use some remodeling to attract more customers. You need to understand how to do business."

    Presently, the customers at Happy Hot Pot were all regulars. There were no new customers.

    The number of people dining at the restaurant had considerably decreased compared to the past. The atmosphere had become quiet, and business was not as good as before. Wen Wanyu¡¯s earnings had probably decreased too.

    Wen Wanyu refused straight away: "Not necessary."

    Was she too poor to afford renovation costs? Of course not.

    The simple reason was that she wanted to retain the original style of the restaurant - a design style that both she and Ruan Qingyang cherished.

    "The restaurant¡¯s decor needs to complement the customers¡¯ likes to draw them in. Doing this will only result in losing customers. Or is it that you don¡¯t want to owe me a favour?"

    Wen Linyu spoke thoroughly explaining his rationale. He made a convincing argument. The reality of running a business was to cater to the customers¡¯ preferences to attract and retain them. Once the business booms, only then can one earn money.

    "I understand."

    Wen Wanyu said and left, closing the door firmly behind her.

    Wen Linyu squinted, he was actually quite angry.

    Wen Wanyu was indeed his aunt. His real aunt.

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    Xu Boyan quietly examined the hidden paradise-like environment, his eyes settling calmly on his surroundings.

    No one could have imagined that a paradise was hidden behind the old door. No one would even think to look for this.

    Wen Wanyu¡¯s life behind the scenes was quite different from what was known, a stark contrast indeed.

    She appeared poor, but she lived happily.

    As Xu Boyan sat on the stone bench, he contemplated what the future home for him and Lu Qingyi would look like.

    "Boyan, did you wait long?"

    Wen Wanyu walked in, first going to the living room to bring out a set of cups, placing them on the large stone table.

    "Very valuable."

    Xu Boyan closely examined the cup then slowly spoke.

    While he wasn¡¯t interested in tea or in cups, he could tell that the cups were of high value.

    "From the Qing Dynasty."

    Wen Wanyu responded with a smile.

    Most of the objects here carried an ancient aura.

    "Have a taste."

    Carefully, Wen Wanyu took out a jar of wine from underneath the peach tree. She gently wiped away the mud on the surface, then poured a cup for Xu Boyan.

    "It has a rich aroma."

    "This is Peach Blossom Brew."

    Wen Wanyu replied, smiling.

    "Aunt Wen, I would like to ask about... women¡¯s... menstrual matters."

    Xu Boyan put down his cup, inhaled deeply, and asked the question he had been wondering.

    It was quite embarrassing to ask.

    "Pfft." Wen Wanyu couldn¡¯t help but laugh seeing that Xu Boyan had come to her for advice on this issue. It was absolutely unimaginable.

    She explained everything Xu Boyan needed to know about menstrual issues and Xu Boyan carefully noted all her advice. He was particularly attentive when it came to matters related to Lu Qingyi.

    "Why would consuming sugar result in heavier bleeding?"

    Xu Boyan finally asked his last question. Wasn¡¯t it recommended to drink a bowl of ginger sugar tea? Why did Lu Qingyi feel more pain after drinking it? This was extremely puzzling.

    "Consuming sugar causes heavier flow?"

    Wen Wanyu was taken aback. She looked at Xu Boyan.

    Xu Boyan nodded, "Yes, and it exacerbates the pain too."

    He had asked Lu Qingyi about this issue, but she shook her head, indicating that she didn¡¯t know.

    "Just like Qingyang..."

    Wen Wanyu was taken aback.

    "I don¡¯t know why this happens either. Just ensure that Qingyi avoids all sweet things during her special days. She should also avoid sour and cold foods."

    Wen Wanyu quickly shared this advice. Lu Qingyi¡¯s situation was probably almost identical to Ruan Qingyang¡¯s.

    It was not surprising that they were mother and daughter, as there were so many similarities in both.

    Xu Boyan asked doubtfully, "Cannot this be diagnosed?"

    "I don¡¯t think so, this might be due to individual constitutions."

    Wen Wanyu shook her head. Ruan Qingyang had undergone multiple examinations before, but none produced any conclusive results.

    Even her own research on this topic was fruitless.

 Chapter 392 Ruan Qingyang likes to eat grapes_1

    Chapter 392: 392 Ruan Qingyang likes to eat grapes_1"By the way, be kind to Qingyi, she really resembles her mother. They¡¯re both cold and stubborn. She must have suffered a lot over the past decade or so."

    Wen Wanyu spoke slowly, her voice particularly gentle.

    She knew Ruan Qingyang¡¯s character best. Lu Qingyi¡¯s character was very similar to Ruan Qingyang¡¯s.

    At times, Wen Wanyu would be looking at Qingyi and feel as if she was seeing Ruan Qingyang.

    Actually, from the first moment she saw Qingyi, Wen Wanyu had this feeling. But once she thought of raising Ruan Qingyang¡¯s biological son, she forced herself to drop those thoughts.

    It turned out her initial intuition was correct; Qingyi was indeed Ruan Qingyang¡¯s biological daughter.

    Xu Boyan nodded, "I will."

    "Wen Linyu mentioned that Lu Mohai is looking for me."

    Wen Wanyu spoke after a moment of silence, her heart filled with curiosity.

    "Probably about Ruan Qingyang."

    Xu Boyan paused before he spoke.

    Lu Mohai was in love with Ruan Qingyang. You can¡¯t fool someone with your gaze. Lu Mohai now knew Qingyang was gone, so he probably wanted to find Wen Wanyu and ask about it.

    Poor Lu Mohai, having loved someone for so long, only to realize the person he loved was no more. It was truly a saddening matter.

    "Okay, I understand."

    Wen Wanyu was silent for a while.

    "Lu Mohai was in love with Ruan Qingyang."

    Xu Boyan took a sip of wine, looking Wen Wanyu in the eyes as he spoke.

    Lu Mohai really did a good job of hiding his love. Wen Wanyu was not aware of this, but maybe something did happen between Lu Mohai and Ruan Qingyang that Wen Wanyu didn¡¯t know about.

    "Lu Mohai was in love with Qingyang?"

    Wen Wanyu stared at Xu Boyan with wide eyes, a look of disbelief in them.

    This... she genuinely did not know.

    "A person¡¯s eyes cannot deceive; did Ruan Qingyang enjoy eating grapes?"

    Xu Boyan asked.

    Xu Boyan thought again of the vines full of grapes in Lu Mohai¡¯s courtyard. This lad had eaten some of those grapes, they were very sweet.

    Lu Mohai didn¡¯t use to like eating grapes. He wasn¡¯t fond of fruit in general. So, the fact that his courtyard was now full of grapevines, Xu Boyan didn¡¯t know who else that could be for other than Ruan Qingyang. S§×ar?h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "Yes, she liked eating grapes, only grapes."

    Wen Wanyu slightly lowered her eyes, a slight curve risen from the corner of her lips as if she¡¯d fallen into her memories.

    Xu Boyan looked at Wen Wanyu, he said nothing.

    "She liked eating grapes, but she didn¡¯t like raisins, grape gummies, or grape juice. She only liked grapes."

    Wen Wanyu said with a slight shake of her head. Back then, she didn¡¯t really understand Ruan Qingyang¡¯s unique taste preference.

    Every time she saw Ruan Qingyang eating grapes, she would recall a love quote that suddenly popped up in her mind:

    I like to eat grapes, but I don¡¯t like grape juice, grape gummies, or raisins.

    Just like how I like you, I don¡¯t like people with personalities like yours, I don¡¯t like people who sound like you, and I especially don¡¯t like people who look similar to you.

    I just like you, the unique you.

    Wen Wanyu slightly shook her head, she found it really funny yet helpless. She figured that if Ruan Qingyang was so particular about how she enjoyed grapes, she must be equally particular in matters of love.

    She hadn¡¯t seen Ruan Qingyang in love before, and now she wouldn¡¯t get the chance to.

    Xu Boyan remained silent, as the person Wen Wanyu was talking about was Qingyi¡¯s mother, it wasn¡¯t appropriate for him to comment. Still, he found it rather picky, like a child.

    "Aunty Wen, how did you cultivate these peach blossoms?"

    Xu Boyan stood up. He reached out to pluck a peach blossom and asked gently.

    Scientifically, plants that bloom throughout the year can be cultivated, and these plants will be sold at a high price.

    But he didn¡¯t think these peach blossoms were bought, they were likely personally cultivated.

    "It¡¯s Gu¡¯s own cultivation, taking up a year¡¯s time merely because he knew I favored it. With the advancement of science now, it¡¯s indeed possible to buy plants that bloom all year round. However, this was not the case a decade ago."

    Wen Wanyu looked up at the peach blossoms, a sense of joy filled her eyes, she was truly happy.

    Actually, happiness is simple. If you have a person you love, a person who is willing to give to you, you will feel extremely happy.

    Happiness isn¡¯t about being rich, or having a high status or fame. It isn¡¯t about living the life of a socialite, but about having a person you love beside you.

    "Aunty Wen, you and Chairman Gu are so in love, why haven¡¯t you two had a child of your own?"

    Xu Boyan looked at Wen Wanyu, somewhat puzzled.

    When a woman loves a man, she is willing to have his child. They¡¯d want to create something that is a symbol of their love.

    Wen Wanyu and Chairman Gu had been married for so many years. To this day, they still don¡¯t have a child of their own, which was truly baffling.

    "We have Gu Yansi, that¡¯s enough. Initially, thinking that he was Qingyang¡¯s son, naturally we wanted to give him all of our love. Even now, knowing he is not, those feelings remain."

    Wen Wanyu curved her lips slightly, speaking slowly.

    She spoke as if she was certain, yet the smile on her lips was slightly bitter.

    "I believe that even if Aunty Wen had her own child, her love for Gu Yansi would¡¯ve only increased, not lessened."

    Xu Boyan frowned slightly, he found Wen Wanyu¡¯s reasoning a bit forced.

    Wen Wanyu was very clear to Xu Boyan after several encounters.

    If Wen Wanyu truly had her own child, she wouldn¡¯t mistreat Gu Yansi. Because at that time, she always believed that Gu Yansi was Ruan Qingyang¡¯s son.

    It felt a bit far-fetched to not have a child because of Gu Yansi.

    When Gu Yansi was young, Wen Wanyu could have had considerations. However, what about after Gu Yansi grew up?

    Wen Wanyu never thought about this question.

    "Childbirth hurts, Mr. Gu doesn¡¯t want me to suffer."

    Wen Wanyu lowered her eyes, the smile at the corners of her lips was a bit shallow.

    "Aunty Wen doesn¡¯t strike me as someone who would fear pain."

    Xu Boyan said.

    Miss Wen was not ordinary, even twenty years ago. At that time, she was quite famous.

    She was stubborn and owned up to her acts. She wasn¡¯t someone who could be taken advantage of. Wen Wanyu was a woman of prickly defenses even twenty years ago.

    However, now she hid all of her defenses, Xu Boyan did not believe that Wen Wanyu was a person who would fear pain.

 Chapter 393Wen Wanyuâ€™s Helplessness_1

    Chapter 393: 393Wen Wanyu¡¯s Helplessness_1Given Wen Wanyu¡¯s character, she would not willingly give up having a child just because her boss Gu didn¡¯t want a child.

    She¡¯s not a person who is compliant. If she wants a child, there are many ways she can achieve her goal, it¡¯s impossible for her to do nothing.

    A person¡¯s actions reflect their character. Wen Wanyu¡¯s nature determines that she could not possibly be obedient.

    "Scared? Why wouldn¡¯t I be?"

    Wen Wanyu lifts her gaze to look at Xu Boyan.

    Xu Boyan asks: "Did Aunt Wen mention any concerns?"

    If he could help, he would certainly give his full effort.

    Ruan Qingyang is Lu Qingyi¡¯s mother, and Wen Wanyu is Ruan Qingyang¡¯s best friend. In their circle, it is customary that best friends become the child¡¯s godmother. This means that Wen Wanyu is Lu Qingyi¡¯s godmother, and hence, also Xu Boyan¡¯s godmother.

    "Sigh, I don¡¯t have any concerns, I¡¯m just afraid of the pain and don¡¯t dare to give birth."

    Wen Wanyu shakes her head as she pours another glass of Peach Blossom Brew for Xu Boyan, her tone is remarkably casual.

    Xu Boyan asks: "Qingyi¡¯s nature is very similar to Aunt Ruan¡¯s, right?"

    Wen Wanyu nods and looks at Xu Boyan with some suspicion, thinking he¡¯s stating the obvious.

    "After I marry Qingyi, if I don¡¯t want children, do you think she¡¯ll listen to me?"

    Xu Boyan asks, his expression is serious.

    "She will, Qingyi is very stubborn."

    Wen Wanyu nods.

    "So that means if Aunt Ruan also meets someone she likes, she¡¯ll be the same. As Aunt Ruan¡¯s best friend, Aunt Wen, your nature can¡¯t be too gentle." S§×arch* The nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Xu Boyan speculates with a slight smile on his lips.

    Wen Wanyu is taken aback, his reasoning is impeccable.

    Everyone says that Xu Boyan speaks very little, he is indifferent and aloof. Now suddenly, Wen Wanyu realizes this is untrue.

    Xu Boyan is very eloquent when he speaks. She has no comeback for his logic.

    "Boyan, the rumors about you are indeed false."

    Wen Wanyu slowly shakes her head.

    It¡¯s been a long time since she last interacted with the outside world. Everything is hearsay for her, she never had the chance to experience it firsthand.

    "You are very important to Qingyi, so you can¡¯t be taken lightly in my regard."

    Xu Boyan says with a smile.

    People who occupy an important place in Lu Qingyi¡¯s heart, will also be important to him.

    Because of his love for Lu Qingyi, he has come to consider the people Lu Qingyi cares about as his own.

    "She¡¯ll be happy, and her mom watching from heaven will be very pleased."

    Wen Wanyu says with a relieved smile.

    Since Lu Qingyi has Xu Boyan, her future will definitely be very blissful. Wen Wanyu is very reassured and feels happy for Ruan Qingyang, and even more so for Lu Qingyi.

    Xu Boyan: "Aunt Wen, you are changing the subject."

    "Sigh, I too want to have a child of our own but I am powerless."

    Wen Wanyu lowers her head, a bitter smile on her lips. It is indeed bitter.

    After so many years of marriage, she has always wanted a child that belongs to both of them, a testament to their love.

    However, she lacks the ability, it¡¯s not something she can have just because she wants it.

    Xu Boyan: "Who¡¯s at fault?"

    With today¡¯s advanced medical treatment, many problems can indeed be solved.

    "Mine."

    Wen Wanyu places her hand on her flat stomach, her lips wearing a pained expression. It¡¯s truly heartbreaking.

    "There was a child here before, but I couldn¡¯t keep it."

    Wen Wanyu places her hand on her lower abdomen and forces a smile, her tone is very calm.

    Perhaps it¡¯s because of the passing time, she has become numb to it.

    She has thought about having a child before.

    She has never mentioned this in front of others. Very few people knew that Gu Yansi is not her biological son. Those few were silenced by her argument that having Gu Yansi was enough for her.

    Xu Boyan is taken aback.

    "I carelessly lost it. At that time, I was scared of hospitals. Every time I went, I would think of Qingyang and firmly refused to go. Perhaps that¡¯s when the problem started. I was never able to conceive after that."

    Wen Wanyu¡¯s smile is somewhat forced.

    When it comes down to it, it¡¯s her fault. Gu never complained about her, never pressured her, even comforted her by saying childbirth is painful, it¡¯s alright not to have a child.

    Xu Boyan asks:"Have you ever consulted a doctor?"

    "I did visit the hospital later, feeling uneasy. Old Gu doesn¡¯t know about this. But it was still useless, I guess I won¡¯t be able to in this lifetime."

    Wen Wanyu shakes her head as she speaks. She really wants to have a child that belongs to both of them. But she lacks the ability to conceive a child for him any more.

    Even though she verbally claims she doesn¡¯t want a child, in her heart, she really wants one. Sometimes, she even dreams about it.

    After contemplating for a while, Xu Boyan says: "Maybe Doctor L has a solution."

    "I¡¯ve been trying to find Doctor L recently, the documents for in vitro fertilization are with him."

    Xu Boyan says, he has been looking for Doctor L recently, but there¡¯s no trace of him at all.

    Wen Wanyu slightly curls her lips and does not utter a word. She doesn¡¯t hold any hopes, this way she won¡¯t be disappointed.

    ----

    When Xu Boyan returns to the apartment, Lu Qingyi is in deep sleep. He has entered her bedroom but she has not been awakened.

    Do girls become less responsive when they are menstruating?

    Lu Qingyi is usually very alert. The slightest noise can wake her. But today, she is sleeping so deeply.

    Xu Boyan is puzzled.

    "Silly girl."

    Xu Boyan leans over and gently kisses Lu Qingyi¡¯s forehead, like a dragonfly skimming the water surface.

    "Are you back?"

    Lu Qingyi slowly opens her eyes and looks at Xu Boyan.

    She was in deep sleep, she didn¡¯t know when Xu Boyan came in, has she become less alert?

    "I¡¯ll make porridge for you."

    Xu Boyan nods, speaking gently.

    "I don¡¯t want to eat."

    Lu Qingyi grabs Xu Boyan¡¯s hand, shaking her head at him.

    She really doesn¡¯t want to eat anything right now, she has absolutely no appetite, even water is unappealing.

    Whenever it¡¯s that special time of the month, she never has any energy, she feels completely full and has no hunger at all, she doesn¡¯t want to eat anything at all.

    "You have to eat a little, good girl."

    Xu Boyan gently rubs Lu Qingyi¡¯s head, coaxing her softly.

    How could she not eat?

    "I don¡¯t want to eat."

    Lu Qingyi shakes her head.

    She really can¡¯t swallow anything, she has absolutely no appetite.

    Xu Boyan is helpless. He sits down on the edge of the bed, cuddling with Lu Qingyi.

    He feels quite sorry for her. Girls really deserve to be protected by boys.

 Chapter 394 Lu Mohai came to _1

    Chapter 394: 394 Lu Mohai came to _1The news about Wen Wanyu was leaked by Wen Linyu. Looking at this somewhat old-fashioned shop, Lu Mohai hesitated at the door, wondering if he had come to the wrong place.

    Although his connection with Wen Wanyu was not strong, they¡¯ve met quite a few times due to their affiliations with large families.

    Young Wen Wanyu was a little princess pampered by the Wen Family, she was exceptional in her stubbornness and haughtiness.

    Probably because of her close friendship with Ruan Qingyang, Wen Wanyu later developed a cool demeanor.

    How could a woman as proud as a plum blossom, now be willing to live in such a humble place?

    There were several tall sycamore trees planted outside the store, a man was sweeping the fallen leaves with a broom, he appeared to be quite handsome.

    "Come inside if you want some hot and spicy soup," he said.

    The shopkeeper sensed the approaching footsteps, but continued to focus on his work without even lifting his head.

    Most people coming here are old customers or referrals, the shopkeeper hardly queried further.

    "You¡¯re surnamed Gu?"

    Lu Mohai adjusted his emotions slightly as he asked, watching the busy figure of the shopkeeper.

    It seemed that Wen Wanyu was completely smitten with this man, enough to give up her prestigious life and willingly help the shopkeeper run this small shop.

    He had always thought that Wen Wanyu and Ruan Qingyang were hiding from him, but as it turned out, Wen Wanyu was simply living a simple life for love.

    Ruan Qingyang had passed away many years ago.

    "Yes."

    The shopkeeper paused his work and looked at the man in front of him; his eyes gentle, he lightly furrowed his brows.

    The inquiry about his surname was indeed strange.

    The man appeared unfamiliar, but there was a slight sense of familiarity; his sight was rather blurry.

    "You¡¯re Wen Wanyu¡¯s husband, right?"

    Lu Mohai looked at the shopkeeper as he asked.

    To avoid misidentification, it¡¯s better to ask directly.

    The shopkeeper¡¯s eyebrows knitted as he looked into Lu Mohai¡¯s eyes, and the hostility was apparent.

    "Hello, I¡¯m Lu Mohai. I need to see Wen Wanyu for something. Is that alright?"

    Seeing the shopkeeper¡¯s expression, Lu Mohai knew he had the right person, and he extended his hand to shake, speaking amiably.

    He was here to inquire about Ruan Qingyang, not to make trouble, hence the mild demeanor was necessary.

    He and Wen Wanyu never had any conflicts or had any deep connections, they merely exchanged nods in passing.

    The shopkeeper slightly furrowed his brows: "Lu Mohai?"

    The name seemed familiar, but he couldn¡¯t recall who it was on the spot.

    Unlike Wen Wanyu, he had little contact with Lu Mohai. He had seen the man and had heard about him.

    The class system in the big city was quite prominent, and his ordinary family had little contact with the wealthy families.

    If he hadn¡¯t been at the same university as Wen Wanyu, he probably wouldn¡¯t have interacted with a wealthy lady like her.

    Lu Mohai nodded, his demeanor exuded a gentle and refined aura, typical of those born into wealthy families.

    "Come in and take a seat. She went out this morning."

    After pondering for a moment, the shopkeeper invited Lu Mohai in to sit. He put the broom away and gave Wen Wanyu a call.

    Wen Wanyu really did leave the shop this morning. She didn¡¯t say where she was going, and he didn¡¯t ask.

    Wen Wanyu rarely goes out. The only reason she would leave would be to visit Gu Yansi at Beijing University or to see Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Mohai entered the shop and looked around at the old furnishings. The tables, chairs, and even the walls gave off a sense of history.

    He found it hard to believe that Wen Wanyu would be living such a bare-bones lifestyle. A graduate of Hadrick University, no matter how degraded, wouldn¡¯t fall to such lows.

    Wen Wanyu¡¯s husband was also a graduate of Hadrick University. How could two graduates from Hadrick live such a deprived life? S§×ar?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    It didn¡¯t make sense.

    "Have some tea."

    The shopkeeper personally poured a cup of tea for Lu Mohai.

    "Where do you live?"

    Lu Mohai asked.

    The shop could be old, but surely their living conditions weren¡¯t this outdated.

    The shopkeeper replied, "Behind the store."

    "Must be a hidden paradise then?"

    Lu Mohai said, with a hint of sarcasm.

    The shopkeeper just smiled and didn¡¯t say anything, but picked up a cloth and started wiping the table.

    Lu Mohai watched the shopkeeper¡¯s proficient movements, his brow remained furrowed.

    ¡ª¡ª

    "You are just like your mother."

    Wen Wanyu and Lu Qingyi were sitting in the living room watching television. Lu Qingyi quickly skipped past the Korean drama series without a second glance.

    Lu Qingyi responded: "Of course, we are mother and daughter."

    Lu Qingyi had actually considered what kind of person Ruan Qingyang would be if she were still in this world. Would her indifferent eyes radiate with maternal love when she saw her biological daughter?

    "You need to pay more attention, with your constitution, getting pregnant may be difficult."

    Wen Wanyu kindly mentioned, her eyes filled with care for Lu Qingyi.

    "Aunt Wen, I¡¯ll be careful."

    Lu Qingyi nodded.

    She definitely needed to pay attention to this issue.

    "You should avoid sweet things, not just during your special period, but also on regular days. Your constitution is quite unique, I can¡¯t explain it clearly, but it¡¯s best to reduce your sugar intake."

    Wen Wanyu gently patted Lu Qingyi¡¯s shoulder as she talked earnestly.

    Some people have characteristics that make them different from others. They are unique, but no illness can be diagnosed.

    Lu Qingyi nodded.

    "Did you give the scarf to Boyan?"

    Wen Wanyu asked. The weather was gradually getting colder, but she hadn¡¯t seen Boyan wear the scarf. Although this weather was still not suitable for scarfs.

    However, a person who truly loves you would wear whatever you give them, regardless of whether the weather is appropriate or not.

    When she had given the shopkeeper his first scarf, it was summer. The shopkeeper, like a fool, wrapped the scarf around his neck and went out for a walk, completely unconcerned about the strange looks from others.

    They started dating in the summer, and shortly after they got together, she thought about giving the shopkeeper a gift. However, she couldn¡¯t decide what to give him.

    Giving something costly might make the shopkeeper feel burdened, but giving something cheap seemed insincere. After some thought, she decided on a hand-knitted scarf.

    She spent a lot of time learning and knitting, and finally finished it. It was ugly, but the shopkeeper didn¡¯t mind.

    When she gave the scarf to him, he was as happy as a child. Ignoring the blazing heat, he wrapped the scarf around his neck and walked around outside.

 Chapter 395 Wen Wanyu meets Lu Mohai_1

    Chapter 395: 395 Wen Wanyu meets Lu Mohai_1Thinking about this matter, Wen Wanyu feels like laughing even now.

    It was she who convinced the boss, Gu, to finally reluctantly take his scarf off. When the weather turned cold, he hastily wrapped it around himself again.

    "Not yet, it¡¯s still not scarf weather."

    A corner of Lu Qingyi¡¯s lip curled up, she shook her head and spoke.

    When the weather got cold enough, she would give the scarf to Xu Boyan, and then make Xu Boyan wear the scarf she had knitted for the entire winter.

    Wen Wanyu: "Mm."

    "Auntie Wen, I¡¯ll accompany you back. We can get some hot pot on the way."

    Seeing that the time was almost up, Wen Wanyu was going to leave when Lu Qingyi hurriedly interjected.

    She had been missing the taste of hot pot for a while. She believed that Happy Hot Pot was the most genuine hot pot restaurant.

    "Your auntie isn¡¯t done with her period yet. Avoid such foods."

    Wen Wanyu rubbed Lu Qingyi¡¯s head and said in a soft voice.

    "It¡¯s alright, I¡¯m really craving it, and my period will end tomorrow."

    Lu Qingyi responded.

    Not knowing what else to say, Wen Wanyu conceded, "Alright."

    "Qingyi, do you know why the shop is named Happy Hot Pot?"

    Actually, the distance between Lu Qingyi¡¯s apartment and Happy Hot Pot wasn¡¯t all that far. It only took half an hour because they had to take a detour if riding; it was also a half-hour walk if they took a shortcut.

    Neither Wen Wanyu nor Lu Qingyi thought about hailing a taxi, they strolled there leisurely.

    "Why?"

    Lu Qingyi raised her curious eyes to Wen Wanyu.

    "Actually, we all hope for happiness. Qingyang once said that if any of us ever had a shop or a company or such in the future it should be named with ¡¯happiness¡¯."

    At the edges of Wen Wanyu¡¯s lips was a beautiful smile. She was reminiscing about the beautiful times past, they were indeed exceptionally wonderful.

    Lu Qingyi realized then, she had always assumed that ¡¯happy¡¯ referred to the life between Wen Wanyu and boss Gu. She hadn¡¯t expected it to have an alternative meaning.

    "You must be curious, given the state of the shop, why we don¡¯t spare some money for refurbishing."

    Wen Wanyu lifted her eyes to see Lu Qingyi, her smile was somewhat forced.

    Lu Qingyi nodded, "I was."

    What she cared about was never about the condition of the shop, but rather about the food in it. As long as she felt that the food tasted good then, in her eyes, the environment of the shop was excellent.

    Of course, the environment of the shop must not be too messy, it must at least be tidy.

    Wen Wanyu lowered her head, a small smile playing at her lips, "Qingyang liked it."

    Lu Qingyi guessed as much, the relationship between Wen Wanyu and her mother was really good.

    Wen Wanyu: "Do you want to know how your mother and I met?"

    Lu Qingyi nodded.

    "Actually, your mother was my lifesaver."

    Wen Wanyu took a deep breath and said.

    Lifesaver?

    Lu Qingyi was a bit taken aback, she looked curiously at Wen Wanyu.

    "The first time I met Qingyang was at the entrance of a cinema. I was very naughty back then and snuck out in the middle of the night to watch a movie. Almost kidnaped at the cinema¡¯s entrance by a human trafficker, it was Qingyang who saved me.

    I don¡¯t know how the petite Qingyang saved me from that tall and sturdy human trafficker, but I do know for a fact that she is my lifesaver..."

    Wen Wanyu slowly began, describing the scene of her first meeting with Ruan Qingyang.

    Although it sounded quite melodramatic, it really happened.

    The human trafficker had me hoisted on his shoulder, as I cried for help, the trafficker told the crowd that I was a child that had run out to play and he was bringing me home.

    There were many people at the entrance of the cinema, but nobody questioned the trafficker¡¯s words. S§×arch* The N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Perhaps they all trusted his story, or they were too indifferent to help.

    It was Ruan Qingyang who granted me my freedom.

    At that moment, I kept on sticking to Ruan Qingyang, insisting on being friends with her despite her being very cold. But I wasn¡¯t afraid, I believed that one day I could warm up Ruan Qingyang¡¯s heart."

    "Later, we really became friends, and even became best friends."

    Whenever she brought up Ruan Qingyang, Wen Wanyu¡¯s lips would pull into a smile.

    The relationship between her and Ruan Qingyang was really good. She was not the kind to prioritize her love life before her friends. While Ruan Qingyang was alive, she could prioritize friendships over relationships.

    The two were chatting and walking, their moods particularly cheerful.

    "Aunt Wen, I need to answer this call."

    When they were about to reach the entrance of Happy Hot Pot, Lu Qingyi¡¯s phone rang. She waved her phone in her hand, said this to Wen Wanyu, and then went on to answer the call.

    "I¡¯ll prepare your hot pot."

    Wen Wanyu walked into the restaurant.

    "Boss Gu, prepare a bowl of hot pot for Qingyi."

    Before she could see who was inside the restaurant, she asked preemptively.

    They all knew Lu Qingyi¡¯s preferences well.

    "Lu... Mohai?"

    Seeing the man sitting inside, Wen Wanyu froze. She stopped in her tracks uncertainly asking.

    The man before her was strikingly similar to Lu Mohai; Wen Wanyu felt it was Lu Mohai but couldn¡¯t be sure.

    "Wen Wanyu."

    Lu Mohai stood up, he recognized Wen Wanyu at a glance.

    Wen Wanyu hadn¡¯t changed much since before, she had just aged.

    "Did Wen Linyu tell you?"

    Wen Wanyu quickly regained her composure, she took a few steps forward.

    She was pretty angry, mainly at Wen Linyu¡¯s actions.

    Lu Mohai: "Mm."

    "Prepare a bowl of hot pot for Qingyi. I want to talk to him."

    Wen Wanyu opened the door and invited Lu Mohai in.

    Seeing the scene behind the door, Lu Mohai was a little stunned but part of him expected it.

    Wen Wanyu¡¯s accommodation couldn¡¯t possibly be shabby.

    "Do you know..."

    "What was your relationship with Qingyang?"

    Just as Lu Mohai was about to speak, Wen Wanyu interrupted.

    Lu Mohai: "We can probably be considered friends."

    He wasn¡¯t even sure if Ruan Qingyang considered him a friend, considering he had once done something that he still regretted.

    Wen Wanyu pondered for a moment, without saying a word.

    "How did Qingyang die?"

    Lu Mohai asked.

    "In Jin City, she died during a difficult childbirth. By the time I arrived, she had stopped breathing."

    Wen Wanyu lowered her gaze.

    Lu Mohai was taken aback: "Difficult childbirth?"

    Wen Wanyu: "She had a daughter."

    Lu Mohai: "Boyan mentioned that, I know. I just want to know who the child¡¯s father is."

    "It could have been a successful in vitro fertilization, or something else."

    Wen Wanyu was also unsure.

    "In vitro fertilization couldn¡¯t be successful, those research results are invalid."

    Lu Mohai quickly denied Wen Wanyu¡¯s first answer, shaking his head.

    Indeed, the in vitro could never have been successful, Ruan Qingyang could not possibly have done it.

 Chapter 396Lu Mohaiâ€™s Child_1

    Chapter 396: 396Lu Mohai¡¯s Child_1"Whose child is that?"

    Wen Wanyu asked. It seemed like she was asking herself, but it also seemed like she was asking Lu Mohai. She really wanted to know the answer.

    If it wasn¡¯t a case of parthenogenesis, then whose child was it?

    Ruan Qingyang would have only had the child willingly; no one would have been able to force her to do something she didn¡¯t want to do.

    "When did she have a child?"

    Lu Mohai¡¯s voice started to tremble. He looked at Wen Wanyu, seeming somewhat disoriented.

    Maybe his heart was starting to tremble, starting to feel afraid.

    "Her daughter is about to turn twenty."

    The image of Lu Qingyi turned up in Wen Wanyu¡¯s mind. She slightly raised the corners of her mouth, and her eyes brimmed with comfort.

    Ruan Qingyang¡¯s daughter was superb, and Ruan Qingyang was indeed deserving.

    Lu Mohai¡¯s fingers began to shake slightly. The look in his eyes when he gazed at Wen Wanyu was full of guilt.

    "That year, unexpectedly, Lu Qingyi disappeared and I was unable to find her anywhere. It was as if she evaporated from the face of the earth."

    Wen Wanyu reminisced about the year when Ruan Qingyang suddenly disappeared.

    Her relationship with Ruan Qingyang had always been excellent. They saw each other basically every day and would text each other when they didn¡¯t meet. However, one day, Ruan Qingyang suddenly cut off all contact.

    No matter how she tried, Wen Wanyu couldn¡¯t reach Ruan Qingyang. Her calls went unanswered.

    She was terrified, anxious, but all she got was a text message from Ruan Qingyang saying,

    ¡¯All is well, don¡¯t worry.¡¯

    After waiting for more than half a year, she received a message from Ruan Qingyang asking her to go to Jin City to help her raise her child.

    Ruan Qingyang said that she might not make it.

    At that moment, Wen Wanyu felt that her whole world had collapsed. Seeing Ruan Qingyang, asleep and not breathing, Wen Wanyu was utterly dismayed.

    "Did she get pregnant before or after she left?"

    Wen Wanyu poured a cup of tea for Lu Mohai. Lu Mohai looked at the tea in his cup and slowly started to speak, his voice trembling.

    If Ruan Qingyang had left because she was pregnant, then...

    There were thoughts Lu Mohai didn¡¯t dare to entertain, and his heart unaccountably began to tremble.

    "I... don¡¯t know."

    Wen Wanyu held her cup, slowly lowering her head, her voice full of uncertainty.

    She couldn¡¯t be sure, nor did she have a way to find out.

    "Perhaps she left because she was pregnant. It was six months after her disappearance that she sent me the text message. I expect the child had been born by then."

    Wen Wanyu looked down at the flow of water in her cup, her expression was decidedly blank.

    Six months. It¡¯s impossible for a baby to be born in six months, not even a premature one.

    Pregnancy is a process. Wen Wanyu carefully did the math and suddenly realized that Ruan Qingyang may have indeed left due to her pregnancy.

    She had initially assumed that Ruan Qingyang¡¯s child had been conceived via parthenogenesis, and therefore she hadn¡¯t paid attention to the month the child was born.

    Now, ruling out the possibility of parthenogenesis, Wen Wanyu was shocked to discover that Ruan Qingyang really had left because of her pregnancy.

    This realization made Wen Wanyu¡¯s heart tremble.

    Pregnancy, Ruan Qingyang...

    So, how did Ruan Qingyang get pregnant? Who was the man?

    Suddenly, Lu Mohai stood up. The cup in his hand fell to the ground, shattering into pieces.

    "I¡¯m sorry, I¡¯m sorry..."

    Lu Mohai bent down and hurriedly started to pick up the fragments, his expression uneasy.

    It was rare to see such a normally gentle and refined man in such disarray. This was the first time Wen Wanyu had seen Lu Mohai so flustered. S~ea??h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "What¡¯s... wrong with you?"

    Wen Wanyu looked at Lu Mohai, who was crouched on the ground picking up fragments.

    "It¡¯s my fault, it¡¯s my fault..."

    The sharp fragments cut his hand and tears welled up in Lu Mohai¡¯s eyes. His expression was full of remorse and regret.

    Wen Wanyu slightly furrowed her brows, she looked at Lu Mohai in confusion, unable to understand his actions.

    Time seemed to stand still. Wen Wanyu was silent, and so was Lu Mohai.

    "I had an accident with Qingyang..."

    After what felt like an eternity, Lu Mohai stood up. He slowly opened his mouth, his voice filled with guilt.

    An accident?

    Wen Wanyu furrowed her brows, not quite understanding the meaning of Lu Mohai¡¯s words.

    "Where is the child now?"

    Lu Mohai asked. That child, she might be his, maybe...

    Lu Mohai didn¡¯t dare to think further. He was suddenly assailed with fear.

    "It¡¯s not important."

    Wen Wanyu gently shook her head. Where the child was really didn¡¯t matter.

    "What if... she¡¯s my daughter?"

    Lu Mohai took a deep breath and looked at Wen Wanyu.

    What if...

    Right now, Lu Mohai couldn¡¯t articulate what he was feeling. He was suddenly overwhelmed with fear.

    Wen Wanyu was stunned. She looked at Lu Mohai in disbelief, her eyes wide.

    The daughter of Lu Mohai?

    What...

    "What do you mean?"

    Wen Wanyu looked at Lu Mohai in disbelief.

    "Qingyang and I had an accident. The child might be mine."

    Lu Mohai lowered his gaze; the pain was visible in his eyes.

    He and Ruan Qingyang had been together once, only once, and it was an accident. It was truly only an accident.

    "When... when did this happen?"

    Wen Wanyu suddenly felt overwhelmed by the information she was receiving. She pointed a finger at Lu Mohai, her teeth clenched.

    Lu Mohai: "In the lab..."

    Lu Mohai crouched down, slowly recalling the events of that day.

    Ruan Qingyang had been conducting an experiment in the lab, as usual, and he had accompanied her, as he normally did. There were many substances in the lab, and he didn¡¯t know what he had inhaled that day, but it had sudden dramatically increased his desire.

    Ruan Qingyang had been his antidote.

    Afterward, Ruan Qingyang didn¡¯t say anything. However, her attitude towards him became increasingly cold and she often avoided him.

    Two months later, Ruan Qingyang had disappeared from the face of the earth, completely vanishing from his world. He had searched the length and breadth of Kyoto but couldn¡¯t find Ruan Qingyang anywhere.

    He had always thought that Ruan Qingyang was avoiding him because of what had transpired between them.

    Even Wen Wanyu had vanished from Wen Mansion at that time and he hadn¡¯t been able to find her either. Therefore, Lu Mohai had thought that Ruan Qingyang was hiding from him.

    During that time, Wen Wanyu was simply preparing to open a hot pot restaurant and had been constantly on the move.

    "You bastard!"

    Wen Wanyu clenched her teeth and, picking up a stick from the ground, furiously hit Lu Mohai with it. Lu Mohai didn¡¯t even try to dodge.

    "Yes, I¡¯m a bastard."

    Lu Mohai bore the pain in silence, berating himself in the depths of his heart.

    Ruan Qingyang had died in childbirth because of him. If it weren¡¯t for him, Ruan Qingyang would still be alive and well.

 Chapter 397 Lu Mohai sees Lu Qingyi_1

    Chapter 397: 397 Lu Mohai sees Lu Qingyi_1Both of them managed to calm their emotions quickly. Right at that moment, Lu Mohai truly wanted to slap himself hard.

    "Are you sure the child is yours?"

    Wen Wanyu asked. Even though the timing matched, what if it wasn¡¯t?

    What if Ruan Qingyang had actually found a way to conceive without a man?

    It was a possibility.

    "May I meet the child?"

    Lu Mohai was completely convinced that Wen Wanyu knew where the child was. He desperately wanted to meet the child.

    Perhaps the child was his.

    The child that he and Ruan Qingyang had together.

    Right now, Wen Wanyu truly didn¡¯t know how to describe her feelings. She took a deep breath and walked away with Lu Mohai following her.

    Lu Qingyi was sitting in her favorite corner, eating her spicy hot pot. She was holding her phone as if she was chatting with someone. Her lips curved slightly into a gentle smile.

    Lu Mohai spotted Lu Qingyi in the corner right away. He stopped in his tracks, unable to believe what he was seeing.

    He turned back to look at Wen Wanyu.

    "Qingyang..."

    He murmured the gentle words, full of warmth.

    "That is Qingyang¡¯s daughter, Lu Qingyi. A very accomplished girl, her personality closely resembles that of Qingyang¡¯s, almost as if they were carved out of the same mold. At times, when I see Qingyi, I feel like I am seeing Qingyang..."

    Wen Wanyu softly smiled, her gaze was gentle when looking at Lu Qingyi.

    Sometimes, through Lu Qingyi, she could see another person, that person was Ruan Qingyang.

    Seeing Lu Qingyi, Wen Wanyu always felt as if Ruan Qingyang was by her side, as if she was still there and had not left at all.

    Lu Mohai began to walk slowly, he took a few steps forward, his fingers trembling slightly.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s reaction was strong, sensing that someone was staring at her, she looked up.

    The well-mannered, jade-like middle-aged man that she had met once was standing not far from her. The man who had been picking grapes when she visited Wen Mansion, that must be Lu Mohai. S§×arch* The N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "Little girl, how old are you?"

    Lu Mohai approached Lu Qingyi and asked in a trembling voice.

    In his heart, Lu Mohai was now very certain that Lu Qingyi was his daughter; their noses were incredibly similar.

    Lu Qingyi slightly frowned but did not answer Lu Mohai¡¯s question.

    It made no sense.

    "You resemble your mother very much."

    Lu Mohai continued talking, even if Lu Qingyi did not respond, he didn¡¯t feel awkward. On the contrary, he felt gratified.

    Yes, gratified.

    Ruan Qingyang was the same, she had never paid attention to him back in the day, her demeanor was equally cold.

    It seemed like he could see the young Ruan Qingyang again.

    The first time he saw Ruan Qingyang, she was still in her teens. Because Ruan Qingyang and Wen Wanyu were best friends, once he saw Ruan Qingyang, he couldn¡¯t let go.

    Ruan Qingyang at nineteen. It was the first time he attempted to strike up a conversation. However, she was indifferent to him¡ªshe didn¡¯t respond to his words.

    Right then, Lu Mohai realized this girl, who had such a cool demeanor, would be remarkably hard to pursue, and perhaps he didn¡¯t stand a chance at all.

    Still, he fell for her.

    Lu Qingyi nodded: "Mm."

    Can you give me one strand of your hair?"

    Lu Mohai¡¯s glanced at Lu Qingyi¡¯s hair, he then asked.

    Without an accurate report, he had no solid belief or dared to assert that Lu Qingyi was his daughter.

    He wanted an accurate report to confirm that Lu Qingyi was indeed Lu Mohai¡¯s daughter.

    "No."

    Lu Qingyi declined straightforwardly.

    What does he want the hair for?

    Lu Qingyi had some suspicion towards Lu Mohai. That¡¯s right, suspicion. Why did he want her hair all of a sudden?

    Lu Qingyi did not think much about it, nor did she want to dwell on it. She merely found it more convenient not to.

    Lu Mohai awkwardly stood in front of Lu Qingyi. He didn¡¯t know how to express his feelings.

    "Qingyi, it¡¯s just a strand of hair, give it to your Uncle Lu."

    Wen Wanyu approached them. She gently patted Lu Qingyi¡¯s shoulder and then softly said.

    Just check, if it¡¯s true, it would only be to Lu Qingyi¡¯s advantage.

    The Lu Family background is profound, in the future having this background to fall back on would be a good thing for Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi: "???"

    "I think the result doesn¡¯t matter."

    Lu Qingyi looked deeply into Lu Mohai¡¯s eyes, then slowly spoke.

    Hair.

    DNA.

    Lu Qingyi had already guessed what was going on. However, she genuinely felt the outcome was insignificant because she didn¡¯t really care.

    "Qingyi, just verify it."

    Wen Wanyu sighed and said, she found it incredibly difficult.

    Wen Wanyu herself wanted to know the result as well. Was Lu Qingyi really Lu Mohai¡¯s daughter?

    "What if it is? What if it isn¡¯t?"

    Lu Qingyi stood up, bracing her hands on the table. She faintly smiled, then plucked a hair from her head and placed it on the table.

    What if it is?

    What if it isn¡¯t?

    This question intrigued Lu Qingyi. Or perhaps, she found the whole thing ridiculous.

    Lu Mohai was stumped by Lu Qingyi¡¯s question. He stared at her blankly.

    Right, what if it is? What if it isn¡¯t?

    He didn¡¯t even raise Lu Qingyi. He didn¡¯t even know he had a daughter. He had no knowledge of Ruan Qingyang¡¯s pregnancy or her passing. He knew nothing. So, even if she was his, then what?

    "Qingyi, do you hold any grudges?"

    Wen Wanyu asked.

    "No, I don¡¯t even hold a grudge against Yao Meishu. Why would I hold one against him?"

    Lu Qingyi shook her head, if Lu Mohai indeed was her father, she wouldn¡¯t hold a grudge against Lu Mohai. She just felt sorry for Ruan Qingyang.

    Why did Ruan Qingyang leave Kyoto and give birth to her? Why didn¡¯t she tell Lu Mohai about the pregnancy?

    All these questions were worth pondering over.

    "Yao Meishu?"

    Lu Mohai looked at Wen Wanyu. He didn¡¯t understand who this name that came out from Lu Qingyi¡¯s mouth was.

    "Qingyang¡¯s twin sister from the same father and mother."

    Wen Wanyu sighed lightly. She couldn¡¯t understand why there would be such a significant difference in character between twin sisters from the same parents.

    Yao Meishu was extremely biased, her jealousy was too strong, while Ruan Qingyang was the type of person who cared little about fame or fortune.

    The two people, their personalities, were opposites.

    Twin sisters?

    Lu Mohai¡¯s eyes filled with confusion. He had never heard about this before.

 Chapter 398 Grab the artificial insemination document_1

    Chapter 398: 398 Grab the artificial insemination document_1"Aunt Wen, I¡¯m leaving now."

    After finishing most of her Spicy Hot Pot, Lu Qingyi told Wen Wanyu and headed out without lingering.

    Lu Mohai watched Lu Qingyi¡¯s retreating figure, picked up the strand of hair on the table, and sank deep into thought.

    It seemed that Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t care to know who her father was.

    If he was really Lu Qingyi¡¯s father, what could he do?

    "Qingyi has this temperament, she never experienced having a father, so she doesn¡¯t hold any expectations for one."

    Wen Wanyu said with a pained expression.

    Lu Qingyi was resilient, she had never experienced parental love growing up, she didn¡¯t hold hopes for such things, fearing that hope would eventually turn into disappointment.

    "Keep the hair safe."

    Wen Wanyu let out a light sigh and said.

    "Could you tell me about her childhood? Even if Qingyi isn¡¯t my daughter, she is still Qingyang¡¯s daughter, and I could consider her as my own."

    Lu Mohai asked, his heart filled with anticipation, desiring to know more.

    Even if Lu Qingyi wasn¡¯t his daughter, she was at least Ruan Qingyang¡¯s daughter, and he could regard her just as his own.

    "She...never mind, I don¡¯t want to talk about it."

    Wen Wanyu shook her head. She didn¡¯t want to mention Lu Qingyi¡¯s past at all because it pained her, deeply so.

    "Alright."

    Lu Mohai didn¡¯t press further.

    Since Wen Wanyu didn¡¯t want to talk, it wasn¡¯t right for him to keep asking.

    ---

    After changing her clothes, Lu Qingyi took a taxi to the medical organization to pick up the files she was previously too lazy to retrieve.

    Bedside, files.

    Suddenly, Lu Qingyi felt that things wouldn¡¯t be that simple. Why had Ruan Qingyang randomly placed that report at her bedside?

    If she were not the product of an artificial conception, this file would be meaningless.

    "Helpline, remember to hide your tracks."

    As Lu Qingyi was lost in thought, her phone rang. It was Lun Boyan on the other end.

    He sounded rather anxious, and Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t understand why she didn¡¯t even bother to cover her tracks.

    "Alright." S§×arch* The N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Lu Qingyi hung up the phone, patting her head in annoyance. She had almost forgotten to cover her traces.

    "Doctor L, why have you come back?"

    "Doctor L, you¡¯re back?"

    "Doctor L, where have you been these days?"

    "Doctor L..."

    The entire medical organization was taken aback by the unexpected arrival of Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi had suddenly disappeared, and they were unable to reach or locate her.

    Seeing her now, they were all shocked.

    Wearing her standard mask and maintaining a cold, silent demeanor, Lu Qingyi glanced around.

    "Mind your own business."

    She spoke in a cold tone that sent chills down the spine.

    Everyone was easily distracted.

    Everyone quickly returned to their tasks, focusing on their work, and dared not say another word.

    Despite being an impressive figure held in high esteem, everyone in the medical organization knew Doctor L was particularly cold.

    Cold, detached.

    Unlike other famous doctors who prioritized treating and saving lives, she could also use medicine to hurt or kill.

    A doctor could be either good or bad.

    Doctor L was both good and bad.

    Although she had benefited many, she had also hurt many.

    After retrieving the file she wanted, Lu Qingyi left. The people in the lab were all looking at each other, whispering once she had left.

    "Helpline, why did you go back to the medical organization?"

    Just as Lu Qingyi stepped out of the medical organization, Lun Boyan called again, confusion seeping through his tone.

    He couldn¡¯t understand. Why did Lu Qingyi, out of nowhere, return to the medical organization?

    Lu Qingyi: "To get a file."

    "Normally, you¡¯re quite sharp, why did you forget to hide your tracks this time? Do you know that you were almost trailed?"

    Lun Boyan yelled over the phone, practically livid, almost like he was about to jump into the phone to scold Lu Qingyi.

    When was Lu Qingyi ever careless?

    "Oh."

    Lu Qingyi was extremely calm, as if it didn¡¯t matter at all.

    The person investigating her was probably Xu Boyan. Even if he found out, it wouldn¡¯t matter.

    Lun Boyan: "..."

    This attitude... he felt he had nothing else to say.

    "Be more careful."

    Lun Boyan was extraordinarily helpless, and finally could only leave her with this reminder.

    Lu Qingyi: "I¡¯ll come to find you later."

    Lun Boyan: "???"

    What did she want from him?

    He had a strong feeling that there was no good news when Lu Qingyi came to him.

    Lu Qingyi: "I¡¯ve taken out the artificial conception files."

    Lun Boyan: "???"

    So what?

    Lun Boyan felt his ominous premonition growing. He had this feeling that Lu Qingyi was up to no good.

    "You give it to Xu Boyan."

    As expected, Lu Qingyi¡¯s next sentence made Lun Boyan want to laugh bitterly. His bad premonition was spot on.

    What in the world?

    "I can¡¯t expose my identity right now."

    With the file of the artificial conception in hand, Lu Qingyi spoke slowly.

    It was inconvenient to let Xu Boyan know so early.

    Lun Boyan: "???"

    So he was the scapegoat then?

    He suddenly felt he was having a hard time, being well up in age.

    "Helpline, I¡¯m old, my heart and such are not good, my memory is fading, and nothing is good anymore, I¡¯m afraid I will mess up this task."

    Lun Boyan chuckled dryly, he would have to find a reason to deliver this to Sir Xu Boyan, which was quite a task.

    "Your student inadvertently got it. Someone in the medical field has had contact with Doctor L. Everything else should be kept confidential."

    Lu Qingyi paused momentarily before noting down. Apparently, she had already come up with an excuse for Lun Boyan.

    Lun Boyan: "..."

    Alright, since she had already given him an excuse, he had no choice but to accept the task.

    "Pick it up from the school gate. I have something else to do."

    Having said that, Lu Qingyi hung up. Lun Boyan stared at his disconnected phone, unable to describe his feelings.

    Was she just going to hang up like that? He hadn¡¯t even agreed yet. Lu Qingyi really was...

    Lun Boyan felt unhappy, but what could he do about it? Just bear with it.

    Even though it was Lu Qingyi who needed him to do something, he felt as though he was the one needing Lu Qingyi¡¯s help, as if their roles were reversed.

 Chapter 399: Lu Mohai 399: I have a daughter _1

    Chapter 399: Lu Mohai 399: I have a daughter _1When Lun Boyan got the document, it felt like a hot potato to him, his mouth twitching involuntarily.

    Ah, it¡¯s too hard for him. He¡¯s just an old man after all, why make it difficult for him?

    "You can contact him. I will leave first."

    Lu Qingyi left after giving the document to Lun Boyan.

    Lun Boyan was standing at the school gate, watching Lu Qingyi¡¯s retreating figure, he took a deep breath.

    It¡¯s too hard for him.

    "Hey, Mr. Xu, I¡¯ve got the document on artificial insemination."

    Lun Boyan sighed softly and dialed Xu Boyan¡¯s phone number.

    Despite Xu Boyan being a graduate of Hardrick, his status was such that Lun Boyan still gave him the respectful title of "Mr. Xu".

    Upon hearing Lun Boyan¡¯s words, Xu Boyan only asked for an address, and then immediately drove to Hardrick.

    Lun Boyan was waiting outside the door of Hardrick for Xu Boyan, holding a handful of sweat in the palm of his hand.

    "Mr. Xu, here is the document."

    When he saw Xu Boyan, Lun Boyan handed over the artificial insemination document he had in his hand and began to speak slowly.

    The document was real, but Lun Boyan felt a little guilty at this moment.

    "Principal Lu, how did you get it?"

    Xu Boyan¡¯s eyes were slightly cold, he flipped through the document in his hand, and his gaze at Lun Boyan was suspicious.

    The artificial insemination document was held by Doctor L. The document had always been in the hands of Doctor L, who was such a secretive person. How did Lun Boyan get this document?

    Lun Boyan said, "Hardrick also enrolls famous doctors."

    Not also, but Hardrick only enrolls famous doctors.

    Hardrick¡¯s medical major does not admit many students and the threshold is relatively high. Most of those who graduate from Hardrick have accomplished something and can have a certain status in the medical field.

    "My student has been in contact with Doctor L, so she got this document, but she didn¡¯t tell me the specifics."

    Lun Boyan said everything as Lu Qingyi wanted him to. As for whether Xu Boyan believed him or not, he really didn¡¯t know.

    Xu Boyan looked at Lun Boyan, his eyes clearly showing distrust, but he didn¡¯t ask any more questions.

    No one can force you when you don¡¯t want to speak.

    "Principal Lu, I hope you can tell me where Doctor L is."

    Xu Boyan looked down at the document in his hand, and then raised his head to look at Lun Boyan. S~ea??h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Xu Boyan was sure, and he was very certain that Lun Boyan had seen Doctor L, or to be more accurate, Lun Boyan knew Doctor L.

    Lun Boyan was taken aback. Xu Boyan was really very smart, he managed to figure this out.

    "I won¡¯t force you."

    Xu Boyan took a deep look at Lun Boyan and then turned around and left.

    Xu Boyan, who had the document, quickly went to the Lu Mansion to find Lu Mohai, because Lu Mohai had said that many documents were actually invalid.

    They were simply useless after the experiment, so he had to go and confirm that with Lu Mohai.

    ---

    Lu Mansion.

    Lu Mohai was sitting in the courtyard, holding a blank piece of paper in his hand, filled with black text, his eyes somewhat lifeless.

    He looked blankly into the distance, seeming soulless, being very hollow.

    When Xu Boyan arrived, he saw Lu Mohai just like this, staring at a certain place, not even blinking his eyes, as if he had lost consciousness.

    Xu Boyan gently furrowed his brows, he walked up to Lu Mohai, who seemed not to have noticed him at all.

    Xu Boyan: "Uncle Lu."

    It was like Lu Mohai hadn¡¯t heard, there was no response.

    "Uncle Lu."

    Xu Boyan¡¯s tone became heavier.

    Lu Mohai still had no response.

    "Uncle Lu."

    Xu Boyan shouted.

    Lu Mohai finally responded, he moved his head a bit, blinked and looked at Xu Boyan, evidently not fully conscious yet.

    Xu Boyan: "Uncle Lu, what¡¯s wrong with you?"

    "Why are you here, Boyan?"

    Asked Lu Mohai.

    Xu Boyan: "..."

    "I¡¯ve found the document on artificial insemination."

    Xu Boyan placed the document in his hand on the stone table, and began to speak slowly.

    "No need."

    Lu Mohai shook his head.

    This artificial insemination document is not important at all now.

    He didn¡¯t even look at the document at this moment, and he knew that the document must be invalid, it was fake.

    Because Ruan Qingyang¡¯s biological daughter is his biological daughter.

    Lu Qingyi is his biological daughter with Ruan Qingyang, not a child from artificial insemination.

    Xu Boyan: "???"

    Quite confused.

    "It¡¯s a pity, you¡¯re getting married."

    Holding the report in his hand, Lu Mohai looked up at Xu Boyan and began to speak slowly.

    What a pity. His daughter is an extraordinarily extraordinary child, and she would be quite suited to a man like Xu Boyan.

    It¡¯s just a pity that Xu Boyan already has a girlfriend, and they are getting married.

    Xu Boyan: "???"

    What does his getting married have to do with anything?

    "Do you remember talking to your father before, if our families have a boy and a girl, we will arrange a childhood engagement between them."

    Lu Mohai looked at Xu Boyan and smiled.

    Xu Boyan: "???"

    "I have a daughter."

    Lu Mohai¡¯s eyes were full of laughter, when thinking about Lu Qingyi, he felt extremely proud.

    Although Lu Qingyi probably wouldn¡¯t recognize him as her father, Lu Qingyi has always been his daughter.

    He found Lu Qingyi to be extraordinarily outstanding.

    Xu Boyan: "???"

    A daughter?

    Lu Mohai never got married, and he never had a girlfriend.

    Where did she come from?

    Did she pop out of a rock?

    The kid couldn¡¯t have come from an accident seeing as Lu Mohai was laughing so happily.

    Xu Boyan: "Uncle Lu, you¡¯re single."

    Lu Mohai: "My daughter was actually an accident."

    It really was an accident, it was just one time, one time, and he didn¡¯t expect Ruan Qingyang to actually get pregnant. But why didn¡¯t Ruan Qingyang tell him, but instead went far away to give birth to the child?

    Lu Mohai was very curious about this question, and he was curious in his heart.

    Xu Boyan: "...How old is she?"

    Xu Boyan asked subconsciously. It was actually quite surprising.

    "Almost twenty. She probably won¡¯t recognize me as her father. After all, she is such an independent child who has suffered a lot."

    Lu Mohai sighed lightly. He had found out the truth of the matter without Wen Wanyu telling him.

    When he learned what kind of childhood Lu Qingyi had, he felt particularly heartbroken. How strong must Lu Qingyi be to live a good life.

    "Girls have soft hearts."

    Xu Boyan gently patted Lu Mohai¡¯s shoulder.

    He didn¡¯t know what kind of person Lu Mohai¡¯s daughter was, but he knew that his girlfriend was a soft-hearted person. On her exterior, she seemed cold, but her heart was very soft.

 Chapter 400: The 400 file contains Meaning_1

    Chapter 400: The 400 file contains Meaning_1Lu Mohai merely smiled in silence. If Lu Qingyi¡¯s character is truly similar to that of Ruan Qingyang, then things would indeed be difficult.

    Even though their hearts may be soft at times, they can also be incredibly stubborn.

    "Uncle Lu, you should take a look at the document."

    Xu Boyan suggested after glancing at the papers on the desk.

    The documents had nothing to do, in Boyan¡¯s mind, with Lu Mohai¡¯s daughter. He didn¡¯t overthink it.

    "Mm."

    Lu Mohai didn¡¯t say much before turning his attention to the papers on the desk.

    Although he knew the documents were counterfeit, and the matter of virgin births was false, he was interested to peruse the research Ruan Qingyang had previously conducted.

    After all these years, the past was gone. He retained nothing of Ruan Qingyang¡¯s belongings while she was alive.

    "Something¡¯s not right."

    Lu Mohai increasingly felt something off as he flipped further into the document. The first few pages matched Ruan Qingyang¡¯s previous work, but the latter ones began to seem amiss.

    He had an excellent memory, especially about things concerning Ruan Qingyang. He remembered every detail and decimal point, even in the scientific papers of hers he¡¯d read.

    "What¡¯s wrong with it?"

    Xu Boyan asked curiously.

    "This part isn¡¯t the experimental results or processes."

    Lu Mohai pointed to a page, shaking his head with certainty.

    Although it seemed like the stages and results of an experiment, it actually wasn¡¯t.

    Xu Boyan moved closer to look. He frowned slightly, not understanding.

    At first glance, the data indeed seemed to be the process and results of an experiment. Why did Lu Mohai say otherwise?

    "It¡¯s not in Qingyang¡¯s style."

    Lu Mohai shook his head, asserting that the style of the record didn¡¯t resemble Ruan Qingyang¡¯s at all. However, the handwriting was indeed hers.

    The words were handwritten.

    Ruan Qingyang always had a habit of handwriting her notes, rarely using printed fonts.

    Her handwriting was exquisite.

    Xu Boyan: "..." S~ea??h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    He remembered even that?

    Lu Mohai must have loved Ruan Qingyang profoundly to remember such minute details. If Ruan Qingyang were still around and if she was fond of Lu Mohai, she must have felt blessed.

    "Qingyang¡¯s style of note-taking isn¡¯t like this, yet these are certainly her handwriting. She might have intended to express something."

    Lu Mohai, staring at the writing, murmured.

    What did she intend to express?

    Did Ruan Qingyang have a specific intention?

    "Uncle Lu, can you decipher it?"

    Xu Boyan furrowed his eyebrows, everything appeared as a simple data presentation.

    Ruan Qingyang must have been extraordinarily intelligent, as none of this was apparent.

    If it weren¡¯t for Lu Mohai¡¯s familiarity with Ruan Qingyang, probably no one could envision the meaning behind these figures.

    Lu Mohai shook his head.

    "Let me study it."

    Lu Mohai, sighing lightly, suggested.

    What was Ruan Qingyang trying to convey through these documents?

    Xu Boyan: "Alright."

    ---

    "Xu Boyan, what could this possibly mean?"

    Lu Qingyi furrowed her brows as she looked at the picture Xu Boyan had sent her.

    Yao Meishu.

    Perhaps Yao Meishu knew something.

    Lu Qingyi suddenly remembered Yao Meishu.

    "Xu Boyan, I need to go back to Jin City for a while."

    Lu Qingyi put down her phone and said in a calm voice.

    Just as she finished speaking, her phone rang. It was a call from Li Xiyi.

    Lu Qingyi raised her eyebrows slightly and answered the call. It was a strange coincidence to receive a call from Li Xiyi.

    "Qingyi, the gala is tomorrow night. Where are you now? Have you been practicing?"

    There was urgency in Li Xianya¡¯s voice from the other end. She was genuinely anxious.

    The gala was quickly approaching, while Lu Qingyi had seemingly disappeared. Just days ago she was going to school, now there was no sign of her anywhere.

    Li Xianya feared Lu Qingyi might have forgotten, considering her habitually indifferent attitude towards such matters.

    "Gala?"

    Lu Qingyi gently furrowed her brows, appearing puzzled.

    She nearly forgot about the gala. She didn¡¯t remember such an event at all.

    "Yes, Qingyi, did you forget? You said you would play the piano, have you practiced?"

    Li Xianya on the other end couldn¡¯t hide her disappointment. She had anticipated this outcome. It seemed Lu Qingyi genuinely forgot.

    She was having a tough time.

    "Oh, no."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s response was flat.

    Practice?

    Out of the question. She didn¡¯t practice something like that.

    Li Xianya: "..."

    Alright, given how busy Lu Qingyi was, it was conceivable she wouldn¡¯t concern herself with such trivial matters. However, will things go smoothly at the gala if Lu Qingyi doesn¡¯t practice?

    Li Xianya had never seen Lu Qingyi playing the piano and had no idea what to expect.

    She wasn¡¯t worried that Lu Qingyi would play poorly, but she feared ridicule if she did.

    "I¡¯ll be there tomorrow."

    With those words, Lu Qingyi ended the call.

    Li Xianya, staring at her disconnected phone, felt distressed.

    Well, sigh.

    "After the gala, I should go to Jin City. I did promise them I would play the piano."

    Lu Qingyi shrugged slightly, waving her phone as she spoke.

    Xu Boyan: "What will you play?"

    "The newly released piano piece."

    Lu Qingyi answered without hesitation.

    She would protect her own at all costs.

    "I¡¯m jealous, little girl."

    Xu Boyan pulled Lu Qingyi into his arms, resting his head on her shoulder and began to pout.

    "I only belong to you, and everything I have is yours."

    Lu Qingyi gave a bashful smile, placing her hand gently on Xu Boyan¡¯s head. Her voice was exceptionally soft.

    "Just over a month left."

    Xu Boyan continued.

    In just over a month, Lu Qingyi would turn twenty. They could then get their marriage license, and the little girl could definitively belong to him.

    "Time flies, we¡¯ve known each other for quite a while. Xu Boyan, having met you feels like a blessing. You¡¯re the dawn after a long night."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s words were uncharacteristically tender. She was entirely sincere. Whenever she saw Xu Boyan, she felt emotional.

    "Little girl, with all the sweet nothings you¡¯re murmuring, is your intention to seduce me?"

    Xu Boyan chuckled and tousled Lu Qingyi¡¯s hair.

    "I didn¡¯t need to, right? Before I knew it, you were in my grasp."

    Lu Qingyi covered her mouth, giggling. She remembered clearly that Xu Boyan was the one who confessed his feelings to her.

    In fact, Tang Yaxin lent a hand, too.

 Chapter 401 Lu Qingyi wants to play the new piano piece released in June_1

    Chapter 401: 401 Lu Qingyi wants to play the new piano piece released in June_1The party was due to start in two hours, and Lu Qingyi was gently sauntering toward school. Li Xianya had called Qingyi many times.

    She was just worried Qingyi wouldn¡¯t come.

    She felt terribly frustrated.

    "Don¡¯t worry, Sister Qing will show up on time."

    Jiang Yumeng was standing next to Li Xianya, comforting her.

    Qingyi was always prompt in carrying out her tasks, and never late.

    "I¡¯m just really anxious."

    Li Xianya sheepishly scratched the back of her head.

    As the day of the party was drawing closer and Qingyi was yet to show up, Xianya was feeling increasingly unsettled.

    Unbearably unsettled.

    "It¡¯s all right, Sister Qing loves cutting it close. She won¡¯t be late."

    Jiang Yumeng laughed as she comforted Xianya.

    "Qingyi said she hasn¡¯t practiced. That¡¯s my biggest concern now."

    Li Xianya said, inhaling deeply.

    "It¡¯ll be fine."

    Jiang Yumeng comforted Xianya.

    Does Qingyi need to practice? Of course not.

    "I have no idea what piece Qingyi is going to play. I¡¯m really scared."

    Li Xianya clasped her hands together, her face a picture of unease.

    She had no idea which piano piece Qingyi would play during the party. She was genuinely tensed about it.

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    Jiang Yumeng chimed in.

    Li Xianya: "???"

    June???

    Holy cow, you¡¯ve got to be kidding! Qingyi is going to play June¡¯s piano piece? That piece is extremely challenging. Qingyi hasn¡¯t even practiced, yet she dares to play June¡¯s piano piece.

    Li Yuanyuan from the Department of Oral Medicine had practiced the simplest piano piece of June¡¯s for a very long time. Now it seems to sound quite similar, but it still lacks a lot of charm.

    "You didn¡¯t mishear it, Sister Qing indeed intends to play June¡¯s piano piece."

    Jiang Yumeng had a smile in her eyes. She too was looking forward to Qingyi¡¯s piano performance.

    Qingyi will definitely steal the show; she will certainly become the center of attention.

    Jiang Yumeng really loved the dazzling side of Qingyi and felt that Qingyi deserves that status.

    Dazzling like a goddess.

    "She hasn¡¯t practiced..."

    Li Xianya took another deep breath and said.

    Could there be any mishaps during the party since she didn¡¯t practice?

    June¡¯s piano piece is really difficult to emulate and play. It¡¯s generally beyond the average person¡¯s capability.

    "Sister Qing really doesn¡¯t need to practice."

    Jiang Yumeng shook her head and said confidently, full of anticipation.

    Qingyi is June itself; she doesn¡¯t need to practice. She knows every one of her music scores by heart; it is just a matter of moving her fingers.

    Li Xianya: "???"

    No need for practice?

    This must be some kind of joke.

    June¡¯s piano pieces are so difficult, how could she not need to practice?

    "What time does it start?"

    Lu Qingyi saw Li Xianya and Jiang Yumeng standing at the entrance of the auditorium when she arrived. Li Xianya looked very anxious, while Jiang Yumeng appeared calm.

    Qingyi sauntered over very casually, hands in her pockets, radiating a sense of languor.

    There was absolutely no sense of urgency about her.

    "There¡¯s still two hours before it starts. Sister Qing, you finally made it."

    Upon seeing Qingyi, Li Xianya¡¯s eyes brightened up.

    Qingyi had finally arrived; Xianya was overwhelmed with joy. It felt like she had experienced a ¡¯crying from happiness¡¯ moment.

    Qingyi had finally arrived; it felt like she had seen hope.

    "Well, that¡¯s quite a while. I¡¯ll go take a nap first, wake me up when it¡¯s time for my performance, I am a bit sleepy."

    Qingyi yawned and added that she was quite sleepy. Two hours was indeed a long wait.

    She asked Xianya to call her when it was time and she would simply walk onto the stage.

    Li Xianya: "..."

    What¡¯s going on?

    The competition won¡¯t start for quite some time, and many people have started applying makeup or rehearsing. Everyone was busy with their own things.

    Qingyi was actually relaxed enough to take a nap?

    And Qingyi didn¡¯t seem nervous at all. Had she practiced? Or did she change her mind about playing June¡¯s piano piece?

    Li Xianya asked: "Qingyi, have you practiced?"

    Qingyi indeed possessed a large heart. Everyone was bustling about in nervousness, while she displayed hardly any apprehension.

    "No, it¡¯s been a while since I last touched a piano."

    Qingyi answered with relaxed composure. Indeed, she hadn¡¯t touched a piano for a while. She was too busy and didn¡¯t have the time to play.

    Been a while since she touched a piano?

    Li Xianya was immediately at a loss for words. She stared incredulously at Qingyi.

    Qingyi had not played the piano for a while, yet she was thinking about performing without practice. Was she really nonchalant, or was she just extremely proficient?

    "Then, Qingyi, what piano piece are you planning to play?"

    Li Xianya followed up with another question.

    She needed to know in advance. Otherwise, her capabilities wouldn¡¯t suffice.

    Lu Qingyi: "June¡¯s piano piece."

    Why wouldn¡¯t she play her own piano piece? Of course, she has to play it.

    "But how are you going to play it without practicing it?"

    Li Xianya asked, quite curious indeed.

    She felt that possibly, given Qingyi¡¯s intelligence, other piano pieces wouldn¡¯t pose a huge problem. However, June¡¯s piano piece was indeed quite difficult.

    She also learned piano, and she wasn¡¯t bad at playing it. She had also practiced June¡¯s piano piece, but like most people, she couldn¡¯t play it well.

    Lu Qingyi hadn¡¯t practiced; was she really confident that she could perform well on stage?

    Lu Qingyi: "No need to practice."

    Why would she need to practice her own piece?

    That would be too much trouble.

    "Then, what are you planning to play?"

    Li Xianya took a deep breath, and slowly asked again.

    She didn¡¯t quite know how to describe her feelings.

    "The new piece that was recently released."

    Qingyi yawned as she answered this, and then sauntered into the classroom.

    Li Xianya: "???"

    The latest piano piece from June¡¯s collection?

    Li Xianya was completely taken aback and watched Qingyi walk away, utterly gobsmacked. Was it possible that she misheard?

    In June¡¯s piano pieces, the newly released one was the most challenging. It was incredibly difficult to play, not to mention it was so new that nobody could possible have mastered it yet. Did Qingyi overestimate herself, or could she really play it?

    "Hey, no need to worry, what Sister Qing says is bound to be true."

    Jiang Yumeng patted Li Xianya on the shoulder and said. Indeed, that song was Qingyi¡¯s own creation, Qingyi would definitely be able to play it.

    She only didn¡¯t know which lucky friend of Qingyi¡¯s would have the privilege of hearing Qingyi play a piano piece for her personally.

    Jiang Yumeng envied this to no end.

 Chapter 402 Jiang Yumeng reminds again_1

    Chapter 402: 402 Jiang Yumeng reminds again_1Li Xianya took a deep breath. She saw that Lu Qingyi was already asleep on the classroom table, then looked at Jiang Yumeng, feeling quite helpless.

    Sigh, Yumeng said it¡¯s going to be okay, so it should be fine, right?

    Li Xianya was still somewhat worried, but she had no idea how to express it.

    "Yumeng, you¡¯re from the Oral Medicine Department, instead of helping in class, why did you run to the Traditional Chinese Medicine Department?"

    Li Yuanyuan, out of breath, ran over. She looked at Jiang Yumeng with a frown, as if she had been looking for her for a long time.

    Jiang Yumeng, looking at Li Yuanyuan, didn¡¯t say a word.

    "Do you know that the whole class has been looking for you for a while? You won¡¯t even pick up your phone, are you still part of the Oral Medicine Department?"

    Li Yuanyuan glared at Jiang Yumeng, looking very angry. Her makeup was half done.

    Jiang Yumeng checked her pockets and realized she had forgotten her phone, it seemed she had left it in her bag.

    "Forgot my phone."

    Jiang Yumeng uttered, very calm. In the face of Li Yuanyuan¡¯s accusations, she felt extremely uncomfortable.

    Li Yuanyuan: "That¡¯s not an excuse."

    "You know where I am."

    Jiang Yumeng said, looking at Li Yuanyuan, but feeling quite upset.

    Li Yuanyuan always knew that Jiang Yumeng was here in Traditional Chinese Medicine Department and even saw her come, but she pretended not to know.

    Huh, acting like she had been looking for her for a long time, Jiang Yumeng nearly laughed in anger. It was really too absurd.

    "How would I know about you?"

    Li Yuanyuan countered, acting as if Jiang Yumeng had lost it. It was truly ridiculous.

    "Yumeng, why aren¡¯t you in class helping at this time?"

    "Exactly, our class has a performance, aren¡¯t you going to help?"

    "Are you even in our class?"

    "Yumeng, hurry back and help."

    "..."

    Students from the Oral Medicine Department gradually approached, speaking to Jiang Yumeng.

    Some people seemed to be blaming Jiang Yumeng, thinking she didn¡¯t help at all and just went to another class.

    "Ah, Yumeng probably didn¡¯t do it intentionally. Stop talking about her like that."

    Li Yuanyuan immediately posed as the good person, persuading them quickly.

    Jiang Yumeng felt speechless. Always trying to play the good person, in reality, all this was stirred up by Li Yuanyuan.

    "Yuanyuan, you should go put on your makeup."

    "Yuanyuan, you¡¯re so kind."

    "Yuanyuan, you should hurry back. Yumeng, you should also rush back and help."

    "We¡¯re running out of time for the performance."

    "..."

    Jiang Yumeng looked at Li Yuanyuan. Biting her lip tightly, she said: "Don¡¯t play June¡¯s piece, or you¡¯ll regret it."

    Glancing at Li Yuanyuan, she finally uttered those words. Maybe it was ingrained kindness that compelled her to speak. Jiang Yumeng didn¡¯t want to see Li Yuanyuan embarrass herself.

    It probably felt like being overshadowed by a Vermilion Bird.

    If it weren¡¯t for Lu Qingyi, Li Yuanyuan would¡¯ve been the center of attention. But because of Lu Qingyi, Li Yuanyuan could become a laughingstock.

    Even if she didn¡¯t become a laughingstock, she herself wouldn¡¯t feel good about it. It would be a massive blow to her morale.

    With the real June, Lu Qingyi, present, an impersonator, a person who had only grasped a fraction of the essence, would only become cannon fodder.

    "Jiang Yumeng, are you like this because you can¡¯t stand me succeeding?"

    Li Yuanyuan immediately became a bit angry, looking at Jiang Yumeng.

    Li Yuanyuan was convinced that Jiang Yumeng was just jealous of her; after all, even someone who has mastered just a fraction of June¡¯s song is quite impressive.

    "Yumeng, why don¡¯t you want Yuanyuan to play this piece?"

    "Yuanyuan has been practicing for so long."

    "Are you really just jealous?" S§×arch* The N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "Right now, Yuanyuan is our class honor."

    "..."

    Students of the Oral Medicine Department started lecturing Jiang Yumeng again. What Jiang Yumeng said was too misleading.

    "Hey, if you guys want to argue, move somewhere else and don¡¯t disturb our class."

    Li Xianya was somewhat unhappy and spoke.

    They both had the last name Li, but why was Li Yuanyuan so annoying?

    "Your class is so quiet, what performance are you preparing?"

    Li Yuanyuan glanced around the classroom, a bit curious. She seemed to be completely unwitting.

    Li Xianya impatiently replied: "Piano."

    "Go away, you guys are so noisy."

    Li Xianya quickly urged, her brow furrowed in impatience.

    Lu Qingyi is sleeping, this group of people is bound to wake her.

    "Also, it¡¯s just one performance, what¡¯s with this fuss? Those without a piece can move freely."

    Li Xianya crossed her arms, glared at Li Yuanyuan, then glared at the Oral Medicine Department students.

    Isn¡¯t it just a party? What¡¯s with the fuss? Shouldn¡¯t those with a performance be getting makeup done or rehearsing?

    What¡¯s it to those without a piece? It¡¯s not like the performance is in the classroom, what¡¯s there to do?

    People from the Student Union are setting up the party venue, it¡¯s unclear what this group is busy with.

    "Our performance is the most important, it must be arranged properly."

    "We are unique after all."

    "What¡¯s our performance and what¡¯s yours are different, we are different."

    "I think you¡¯re just jealous of our performance."

    "..."

    Students from the Oral Medicine Department started speaking up again, blaming Li Xianya one after another.

    Li Yuanyuan is performing a piano piece by June. Even just a simple "Clever" is something to be proud of.

    Anyway, they believe that Li Yuanyuan is incredibly talented. She¡¯s their department¡¯s hope and the focal point of the party.

    "Get out!"

    Just as Li Xianya was about to speak, a frigid voice echoed, cutting her off.

    Lu Qingyi was standing at the door with her right hand braced against the frame, an icy look in her eyes, her words sounding cutting and cool.

    She just stood there, seemingly a bit idle, but she gave off an imposing aura.

    "Qingyi, I¡¯m sorry for disturbing you."

    Jiang Yumeng said apologetically. All these people were having a loud discussion in front of the Traditional Chinese Medicine Department because of her.

    Li Xianya asked, "Qingyi, was it noisy?"

    "Lu Qingyi, holy shit."

    "Wow, she¡¯s so beautiful."

    "A cold beauty."

    "So this is what Lu Qingyi looks like."

    "Ahh, so cool. I love her personality."

    "..."

    The moment they saw Lu Qingyi, the students of the Oral Medicine Department suddenly erupted in excitement.

    The story of Lu Qingyi is well known amongst the medical students.

 Chapter 403: The 403 party has begun_1

    Chapter 403: The 403 party has begun_1""Get out".

    Lu Qingyi cast a cold glance over the people outside the classroom and spat out a word, ice-cold.

    What a nuisance.

    Lu Qingyi radiated a chilly aura as students from the oral medicine department begin to disperse one by one, leaving Li Yuanyuan standing alone.

    "Qingyi, what are you going to play?"

    Li Yuanyuan greeted Lu Qingyi warmly, her eyes brimming with genuine amusement.

    The way she called Lu Qingyi¡¯s name was incredibly affectionate, as if they were very close.

    "Am I that familiar with you?"

    Lu Qingyi cocked an eyebrow, her gaze cold as she regarded Li Yuanyuan.

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    Li Yuanyuan bit her lip lightly. "We¡¯re all classmates. Let¡¯s not fuss over how we choose to address each other."

    Her voice was gentle, carrying a hint of flattery, but not in the insincere way like Lu Jiayue. Instead, it was somewhat comforting to hear.

    Li Yuanyuan certainly had her way with words.

    "Sorry, I¡¯m quite fastidious about these things."

    Lu Qingyi smirked faintly. Her cold and icy smile seemed laced with shards of ice.

    Li Yuanyuan took a deep breath, facing Lu Qingyi, "Alright, sorry. I¡¯ll be careful next time."

    She spoke kindly and even apologized to Lu Qingyi. She was just being a good person.

    She was the type to give Lu Qingyi a lot of face and was very respectful. One wouldn¡¯t know where to begin in advising her.

    "If you¡¯re going to be noisy, do it farther away."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s gaze was still ice-cold as she looked at Li Yuanyuan.

    She didn¡¯t bother faking expressions for people she didn¡¯t like.

    Li Yuanyuan was slightly taken aback but left quietly nonetheless, leaving Lu Qingyi to return to her classroom nap.

    ¡ª¡ª

    The evening party began. Lu Qingyi was still asleep and Li Xianya was becoming more and more anxious.

    If she continued to sleep without being woken, even with Jiang Yumeng trying to prevent that, Li Xianya was uncertain of the outcome.

    Could Lu Qingyi indeed deliver?

    "It¡¯s okay. Sister Qing never disappoints."

    Jiang Yumeng rested her hand on Li Xianya¡¯s shoulder, gently reassuring her.

    Lu Qingyi had said to wake her when the two pieces before her performance began, they simply needed to do as instructed. There was nothing to worry about.

    Lu Qingyi was very confident. She would certainly be the center of attention.

    Li Xianya sighed in resignation: "Alright then."

    "Why hasn¡¯t Lu shown up yet? Isn¡¯t she supposed to play the piano? Oh right, your piece is after ours."

    Li Yuanyuan asked, in a seemingly good-natured attempt to remind them. She bore no obvious ill-will.

    Li Xianya glanced at Li Yuanyuan but didn¡¯t say anything. Or rather, she couldn¡¯t care less about her.

    "Qingyi, wake up. It¡¯s your turn in two more performances."

    When there were only two performances left before Lu Qingyi¡¯s, Li Xianya immediately darted to the classroom to wake her.

    "Hmm, okay."

    Lu Qingyi yawned deeply, stretching freely. She still felt drowsy.

    With both hands in her pockets, she strolled leisurely out of the classroom, not appearing rushed at all.

    "Qingyi, don¡¯t you want to put on some makeup?"

    Li Xianya looked at the barefaced Lu Qingyi and probed carefully.

    Li Xiyi was naturally pretty. A touch of makeup would add a lovely touch, and she was confident she could work wonders with the limited time available.

    "No need. It¡¯s a bother," Lu Qingyi shook her head. She looked extremely laid-back.

    Makeup?

    A nuisance.

    Anything bothersome was out of the question. Applying makeup meant needing to remove it later, making it doubly troublesome.

    Li Xianya: "..."

    Fine, she understood now. Lu Qingyi was just too lazy.

    She couldn¡¯t comprehend how someone as seemingly lazy as Lu Qingyi could be so remarkable and become an idol to others.

    Lu Qingyi walked leisurely into the venue, not showing even a hint of nerves.

    Very soon, it was Li Yuanyuan¡¯s turn. Li Yuanyuan looked elegant, and without her usual glasses, quiet, very pretty. She was the star of the stage, positioned at the center with a piano set in front of her. Beaming brightly, she gently placed her hands on the piano, eliciting beautiful sounds.

    The piano piece rose slowly, not quite as graceful as June¡¯s rendition, but the overall performance carried some characteristically June-like nuances.

    "Wow, I really like this piano piece. It has a certain feeling."

    "June¡¯s piano piece is super tough to master, reaching this level is really impressive."

    "Ah, super cool!"

    "If only it had a bit more of something."

    "That kind of feeling is there, but it¡¯s not quite right. Still, it¡¯s really good."

    "So there actually is someone who can reach this level with June¡¯s piano piece."

    "Wow, this girl is really incredible."

    "I want the lady¡¯s contact, pretty and talented."

    "..."

    The audience was in an uproar, everyone cheering enthusiastically. Even though Li Yuanyuan¡¯s playing was subpar, merely imitating June to this degree was quite an achievement.

    Lu Qingyi looked at the elated Li Yuanyuan onstage, her lips curling into an inscrutable smile.

    "Sister Qing, don¡¯t be nervous, it¡¯s okay, we won¡¯t blame you if you don¡¯t play well."

    "Sister Qing, just play as you usually do, don¡¯t stress."

    "Yeah, don¡¯t feel pressured."

    "Sister Qing, you¡¯re the best in our hearts."

    "..."

    After witnessing Li Yuanyuan¡¯s piano performance, the students from the traditional Chinese medicine department began consoling Lu Qingyi, afraid she might be under too much pressure.

    Lu Qingyi: "..."

    Which of them saw she was nervous? Saw she was under pressure? Saw she was afraid?

    "Where¡¯s your piano, Qingyi?"

    "Isn¡¯t there one in the school?"

    Lu Qingyi raised an eyebrow.

    Li Yuanyuan¡¯s piano was her own. Playing on one¡¯s own instrument is always better than a borrowed one.

    "Our own is better."

    "Oh, I don¡¯t have one."

    Lu Qingyi answered nonchalantly.

    If her piano was brought here, there wouldn¡¯t be any need to play. It was no ordinary piano.

    The traditional Chinese medicine students: "..."

    No piano?

    She doesn¡¯t have a piano?

    They were dumbfounded. If Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t have a piano, how was she supposed to play?

    As the piano piece finished, Li Yuanyuan stood up, giving a deep bow to the audience, her smile as sweet and radiant as ever.

    She shot a glance towards Lu Qingyi, her smile intensifying even further.

 Chapter 404 Lu Qingyiâ€™s Piano Piece_1

    Chapter 404: 404 Lu Qingyi¡¯s Piano Piece_1"Qingyi, it¡¯s your turn now."

    As Li Yuanyuan descended from the stage, Li Xianya nudged Lu Qingyi and said.

    Lu Qingyi: "Oh."

    "Let¡¯s help you carry the piano up."

    A classmate from the Chinese Medicine department volunteered, as there was a piano in the backstage.

    The piano was carried onto the stage, Lu Qingyi sat in the corner to the right, her hands resting on the piano, her face devoid of any superfluous expressions.

    "Such a sight for sore eyes, it feels like she can please everyone without actually doing anything."

    "She¡¯s indeed a goddess."

    "If the goddess is so beautiful, her piano playing should be good too, right?"

    "..."

    The stage stirred up, mostly due to Lu Qingyi¡¯s exceptional beauty.

    Even if Lu Qingyi turned out to be a weak pianist, someone would still speak for her.

    Jiang Yumeng and Li Xianya stared at Lu Qingyi, full of anticipation for her performance.

    Jiang Yumeng was looking forward to Lu Qingyi playing "I Am Here". Li Xianya was interested to see what Lu Qingyi would play.

    Li Xianya found it hard to believe that Lu Qingyi could actually perform the piano piece which came out in June.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s fingers moved, and the melody from "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" trickled out from the piano strings. The audience was stunned.

    Holy crap, Twinkle Twinkle Little Star?

    Really?

    The smile on Li Yuanyuan¡¯s face was especially profound, with her lips curled up slightly at the corners, she smirked in ridicule.

    Hmph, just as expected.

    Li Xianya was totally dumbfounded. She stared at Lu Qingyi on the stage, her eyes frozen in disbelief.

    Jiang Yumeng on the other hand was calm.

    "I made a mistake, sorry."

    Lu Qingyi stopped abruptly. With a slight smirk on her lips, she spoke coldly.

    The audience: "???"

    What the hell?

    Li Xianya¡¯s face was etched with anxiety.

    Lu Qingyi placed her fingers on the piano strings once again. The music flowed out slowly, and initially, it was very soft and slow.

    Gradually, the entire venue quieted down, eerily silent.

    "I Am Here", the song that was released in June.

    It certainly was that exact piano piece, and it was played exactly like the original. As if it was being played by June himself.

    Li Xianya stared at Lu Qingyi with wide eyes, then looked at Jiang Yumeng, her incredulity magnified infinitely.

    The smile on Jiang Yumeng¡¯s face was particularly deep. She loved seeing Lu Qingyi centre stage, capturing everyone¡¯s attention.

    Li Yuanyuan was completely dumbstruck. Unbelievingly, she watched Lu Qingyi on the stage. She was actually playing June¡¯s piano piece, and she could really play it just like him. Just like that, she realized that she was just like a tumbling clown in comparison.

    The Vermilion Bird leads, the Oriole rests in its shade.

    Li Yuanyuan kept these old phrases in mind, thinking that as long as she took the initiative, Lu Qingyi would surely be overshadowed by her.

    Unexpectedly, Lu Qingyi was now the one with the limelight, and she was being outclassed by Lu Qingyi every second.

    "Wow, I feel like I¡¯ve seen June himself."

    "It sounds exactly like what I heard on Weibo."

    "I¡¯m at a loss for words to describe my feelings."

    "I feel like I¡¯ve seen June himself, it¡¯s astonishingly same."

    "Oh, I really love it."

    "The goddess truly lives up to her name - every part of her seems beyond my reach."

    "Goddesses are truly multitalented."

    "..."

    The piano stopped, the students in the auditorium went wild and called out excitedly.

    This piano piece, they had only heard online and never in person before, this was their first time hearing it live.

    "I dedicate this piano piece to a friend of mine."

    Sitting in front of the piano, Lu Qingyi said with a slight smile, her eyes landing on Jiang Yumeng.

    Jiang Yumeng was filled with envy. She was envious of that friend of Lu Qingyi¡¯s.

    Li Xianya was in a daze, still yet to react.

    Li Yuanyuan clenched her hands tight, her expression one of unwillingness, she was utterly discontent.

    "Wow, who is the goddess¡¯s friend, I¡¯m really so envious."

    "This piano piece is the one June played for his friend; seems like the goddess is offering Buddha what is originally his."

    "Suddenly, I feel super envious, unbearably envious."

    "Ah, I¡¯m so envious."

    "..."

    The students from the medical college were chattering, all of them harboring feelings of envy, jealousy, and resentment.

    Lu Qingyi was indeed remarkable, not only was she beautiful, but her ability was particularly strong too. She seemingly effortlessly performed the piano piece that others struggled with.

    "Did she truly play that?"

    Someone raised their hand, looking doubtfully at Lu Qingyi, clearly finding it hard to believe that Lu Qingyi could have performed it.

    Who knows if Lu Qingyi simply used a recording?

    "Then what else?"

    Lu Qingyi held a microphone in hand, a cold smirk playing on her lips.

    Questioning her?

    Heh.

    "Nobody in the world can play June¡¯s piano piece perfectly."

    The person continued, it was indeed true, no one had yet been able to play the entirety of any of June¡¯s piano pieces flawlessly.

    "Indeed, you said nobody can play June¡¯s piano piece perfectly." S~ea??h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    The smile at the corners of Lu Qingyi¡¯s lips turned cold as she addressed the person who had spoken.

    The beauty of Chinese culture lies in its depth and subtlety, one sentence can have many interpretations.

    The person was shocked, not understanding Lu Qingyi¡¯s meaning.

    Simultaneously, Jiang Yumeng, biting the corners of her lip slightly, choked down her laughter. As soon as the topic came up, the news of Lu Qingyi being June would shock everyone when revealed.

    Seeing this, Li Xianya tugged at Jiang Yumeng¡¯s clothes, her face a bit nervous.

    She knows that this song was indeed performed by Lu Qingyi, because Lu Qingyi would not bother to fake it.

    If she could, she would. If she couldn¡¯t, she wouldn¡¯t. There was no need for self-deception.

    "June did say on his Weibo, ¡¯I will protect what¡¯s mine,¡¯ and I would like to say now that I, Lu Qingyi, will protect what¡¯s mine as well."

    Lu Qingyi held the microphone in her right hand, her eyes scanning the crowded audience. Her left hand was tucked into her pocket, her expression was detached and cold.

    She indeed was someone who valued loyalty. As for the people she wanted to protect, she would undoubtedly defend them fiercely.

    The audience: "???"

    Wasn¡¯t we were talking about the piano? How did we end up on this topic now?

    "Don¡¯t challenge my bottom line."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s gaze landed on Li Yuanyuan. Her voice was icy cold.

    Li Yuanyuan shivered involuntarily; suddenly Lu Qingyi¡¯s eyes seemed a bit terrifying. She knew very clearly that Lu Qingyi was directing her words at her.

    "What is this student doing? This is a party."

    The person in charge of the party frowned, a bit unhappy with Lu Qingyi¡¯s behavior.

 Chapter 405 June Weibo Post_1

    Chapter 405: 405 June Weibo Post_1He was about to go up and pull Lu Qingyi down, but Wei Song stopped him, "Just watch it, don¡¯t get involved in this."

    Wei Song shook his head at the person in charge of the party, saying no one should interfere in Lu Qingyi¡¯s business.

    "Professor Wei, I know she¡¯s from your class, but you shouldn¡¯t be covering up for her like this,"

    The person in charge frowned slightly and looked at Wei Song with a trace of dissatisfaction, thinking that Wei Song was shielding his own students.

    "Don¡¯t interfere."

    Lin Wu, who was standing by, also shook his head and spoke.

    Professor Lu, the most celebrated professor at Hardrick, does as he pleases. It wouldn¡¯t end well for anyone who attempts to restrain him.

    The person in charge was stunned. Why would Lin Wu also speak in defence of this girl named Lu Qingyi?

    "Exactly, just watch."

    Ge Yuan also shook his head at the person in charge.

    These were well-intentioned reminders.

    The person in charge took a deep breath and looked at Wei Song, Lin Wu, and Ge Yuan, feeling overwhelmed.

    The fact that these three senior professors were all defending Lu Qingyi was beyond the person in charge¡¯s expectation.

    He stopped in his tracks and stared fixedly at Lu Qingyi on the stage.

    "Do you know what it means to be slapped in the face?"

    Lu Qingyi held the microphone, her voice particularly cold.

    No one in the audience spoke, everyone quietly waited for Lu Qingyi to continue.

    "If you can¡¯t play, don¡¯t insult June¡¯s piano."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s gaze shifted, and she looked at Li Yuanyuan, her tone surprisingly chilly.

    And it carried an insult to her.

    "I...I¡¯m sorry."

    Li Yuanyuan stood up, her head bowed, and apologized to Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi played better than her, which made her feel incredibly embarrassed. She practiced day and night, while Lu Qingyi never practiced.

    "Hey, June hasn¡¯t said anything, what do you mean by this?" S~ea??h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "June hasn¡¯t spoken up, why are you blabbering?"

    "Just because you play well doesn¡¯t mean you can belittle others."

    "I really don¡¯t understand what you¡¯re upset about."

    "..."

    Students from the dentistry department naturally stood by Li Yuanyuan, speaking up for her.

    They¡¯ve seen Li Yuanyuan¡¯s efforts. Even though her results are quite laughable right now, Li Yuanyuan is still part of their class no matter what.

    They certainly need to defend Li Yuanyuan.

    "Who said June didn¡¯t speak?"

    Lu Qingyi raised an eyebrow, a smirk at the corner of her lips.

    Want June to speak?

    Fine.

    Lu Qingyi leisurely took out her cell phone from her pocket, unlocked it, and began to type away swiftly on the keyboard.

    A smile curled up at the corners of her mouth.

    Jiang Yumeng¡¯s face lit up with joy. She immediately took out her own phone, knowing that Lu Qingyi must have posted on Weibo. She wanted to be the first one to see it.

    "June really doesn¡¯t say anything."

    "June is such a low-key person, he won¡¯t care about this."

    "June would never say something like this."

    "June is so busy, he can¡¯t possibly bother with such trivial matters."

    "..."

    When it came to matters related to June, the audience was in an uproar, everyone voicing their own opinions.

    "Holy crap, no way."

    "June posted on Weibo, oh my God."

    "June said, ¡¯Don¡¯t insult my piano piece.¡¯"

    "Holy crap, did June really say that?"

    "Ah, I think June was replaced."

    "How could June post on Weibo just like that?"

    "Yeah, yeah, this is really strange."

    "Too weird, the timing of the post is just too perfect."

    "..."

    Soon, one by one, people started taking out their phones, staring at the Weibo post June had just published, all of them so stunned they didn¡¯t know what to say.

    How could such a coincidence be possible?

    As soon as Lu Qingyi finished speaking, June posted on Weibo. And just now, Lu Qingyi took out her phone.

    Could it be...

    Many people began to imagine all sorts of possibilities.

    The smile on Jiang Yumeng¡¯s lips was particularly profound. Lu Qingyi, as expected, always spoke in such a domineering manner.

    Lu Qingyi truly was the one shining the most brightly.

    "¡¯I am Here¡¯ is a piano piece that June composed for his friend. It is also for my friend, Jiang Yumeng."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s gaze fell on Jiang Yumeng. She held the microphone in her hand, her voice slightly softer.

    Jiang Yumeng was stupefied on the spot, watching Lu Qingyi incredulously.

    Knowing the true identity of Lu Qingyi, she was now inexplicably moved to tears. The piano piece that many people envied, and that she herself had wished for, turned out to be a gift from Lu Qingyi to her.

    Lu Qingyi had played a piano piece specifically for her. How honored was she! Tears fell from Jiang Yumeng¡¯s eyes.

    She was touched.

    "Yumeng, I¡¯m so envious of you."

    Upon hearing Lu Qingyi¡¯s words, Li Xianya looked at Jiang Yumeng with some excitement, but then she froze when she saw Jiang Yumeng bursting into tears.

    Li Xianya didn¡¯t know that Lu Qingyi was June, she merely thought that Lu Qingyi was passing along the gift.

    "Why are you crying?"

    Li Xianya didn¡¯t quite understand. Wasn¡¯t it just a piano piece? Jiang Yumeng wouldn¡¯t be so emotional because of that, would she?

    "You won¡¯t understand."

    Jiang Yumeng shook her head. If Lu Qingyi wasn¡¯t June, if Lu Qingyi was only passing on the gift, she would be moved, but she wouldn¡¯t cry.

    Because Lu Qingyi was indeed June, and ¡¯I Am Here¡¯ was truly composed by Lu Qingyi for her, she was now moved to tears.

    Li Yuanyuan bit her lip tightly. Because of what Lu Qingyi said, and June¡¯s Weibo post, she felt extremely embarrassed, and she even felt like there was no place for her to hide.

    Everything she had imagined was simply a fantasy.

    She thought this piece would win her classmates¡¯ favor.

    She thought this piece would make her famous in school.

    She thought this piece would let her have her moment in the spotlight.

    She thought this piece...

    It was all just her imagination.

    Now she was being deeply suppressed by Lu Qingyi. She had no chance to shine and she was even being lectured.

    "I protect everyone who¡¯s by my side. No matter how bad they are, they¡¯re still better than strangers."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s cold gaze fell on Li Yuanyuan, and she spoke clearly, word by word.

    If someone was identified as a friend by her, then she would not tolerate any bullying.

    "Lu, I can¡¯t help but feel you have an issue with me."

    Li Yuanyuan took a deep breath, slowly stood up, looked at Lu Qingyi, and spoke in a calm voice.

    She could see that Lu Qingyi was referring to her. It was clear.

    Wasn¡¯t she just targeting Jiang Yumeng? Jiang Yumeng, who was not even meeting the standards, could actually get in.

 Chapter 406 Lu Qingyi: I am June_1

    Chapter 406: 406 Lu Qingyi: I am June_1Lu Qingyi is such an excellent person; she could have been friends with Lu Qingyi. Why has it come to this now?

    "Exactly."

    Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t try to conceal it; she admitted straightforwardly.

    Yes, she has issues with Li Yuanyuan. So what can Li Yuanyuan do about it?

    Li Yuanyuan was startled. She incredulously looked at Lu Qingyi. She never expected Lu Qingyi to accept it so readily.

    "I dare to admit it, do you?"

    Lu Qingyi counter-asked, did Li Yuanyuan dare to admit her ill feelings towards Jiang Yumeng?

    Heh.

    "I do like you; I have no issue with you."

    Li Yuanyuan shook her head as she spoke. The reason she didn¡¯t like Lu Qingyi was simply because she didn¡¯t like Jiang Yumeng. And since Lu Qingyi always protected Jiang Yumeng, that¡¯s why she didn¡¯t particularly like Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi was such an outstanding individual that she even considered becoming her friend. That way, she could have been glamorous and desirable.

    Lu Qingyi let out a cold chuckle.

    "Today, I, Lu Qingyi, am making a promise here. I will protect the students of the Traditional Chinese Medicine Department and Jiang Yumeng, a student from the Dentistry Department."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s words were icy, bearing a strong sense of pressure.

    Although her eyes revealed a lethargic aura, they oddly made people feel twice the pressure.

    Lu Qingyi had this ability - to make others concede merely by her aura.

    "Long live sister Qing."

    "Sister Qing is amazing."

    "Wow, I suddenly feel extremely lucky."

    "Being protected by a goddess feels really good."

    "Ah, our goddess is the coolest and the most domineering."

    "Suddenly, I¡¯m extremely grateful that I chose the Traditional Chinese Medicine Department."

    "..."

    As soon as Lu Qingyi¡¯s words ended, the students of the Traditional Chinese Medicine Department began to boil with excitement, each one more thrilled than the other.

    Regardless of whether Lu Qingyi had the ability to protect them or not, as long as Lu Qingyi made such a statement, they were overwhelmed with excitement.

    "Sister Qing, thank you, thank you for considering me as your friend. I have always regarded you as a goddess and I never dared to desire to be your friend, I never thought that you would actually consider me as a friend."

    Jiang Yumeng suddenly stood up. She looked at Lu Qingyi with especially fervent eyes, her excitement bringing her to tears.

    She was really, really, extremely happy, so happy she couldn¡¯t hold back her tears.

    Lu Qingyi was so excellent, and she had always regarded Lu Qingyi as a goddess. Lu Qingyi was aloof and her persona was such that she did not seem to like making friends, Jiang Yumeng had to force herself to stick around Lu Qingyi.

    She would never dare to fancy herself friends with such an outstanding person. She never thought that in Lu Qingyi¡¯s heart, she considered her a friend.

    "I am a human, not a god."

    Lu Qingyi slightly curved the corner of her lips. She looked at Jiang Yumeng and spoke slowly.

    She also needed friends; it¡¯s just that she didn¡¯t want to make any. Jiang Yumeng was genuine and caring, so she naturally became her friend.

    "Sister Qing, I didn¡¯t expect that you would compose a song for me. I am truly very touched."

    Jiang Yumeng wiped the tears from her face and sniffled as she spoke.

    She was extremely moved, moved to tears.

    Compose her own song?

    The students in the venue immediately perceived the undertone and were all confused.

    Wasn¡¯t this song ¡¯June tune¡¯? Hadn¡¯t ¡¯June¡¯ posted it on her Weibo?

    What did Jiang Yumeng mean?

    "Hey, that student, when you speak, make it clear. Don¡¯t be vague."

    "Exactly, this song is clearly June¡¯s."

    "If you want to thank someone, at least be clear."

    "It¡¯s true she played the song for her, but this piece of piano music was composed by June."

    "Please don¡¯t say something so misleading, okay?"

    "..."

    As soon as Jiang Yumeng finished speaking, someone started talking.

    ¡¯June¡¯ occupied a very important place in the hearts of those students who liked piano music. They wouldn¡¯t allow anyone to casually insult her.

    ¡¯June¡¯s¡¯ piano music is ¡¯June¡¯s¡¯, not to be unfairly labeled.

    "Yes, the song I composed."

    Lu Qingyi held the microphone. Her voice was particularly icy, and very decisive.

    Jiang Yumeng didn¡¯t say anything wrong. Indeed, it was a song that she had specifically composed for Jiang Yumeng.

    The crowd went into an uproar.

    "Ah, spit it out, could you stop gloating?"

    "This is June¡¯s piano piece; it is only exclusively June¡¯s."

    "Wait, does that mean you¡¯re confessing to being June?"

    "I seem to smell something."

    "Wait, what does Lu Qingyi mean?"

    "Is she saying she¡¯s ¡¯June¡¯?"

    "Can¡¯t be. How could June be so young? Either way, I don¡¯t believe it."

    "..."

    As soon as Lu Qingyi¡¯s words came out, the people below began to chatter non-stop, discussing Lu Qingyi¡¯s proposal.

    Whether Lu Qingyi was bluffing or serious, they didn¡¯t know.

    In their minds, ¡¯June¡¯ couldn¡¯t possibly be a very young girl.

    "I¡¯m sure every one of you has a different image of ¡¯June¡¯ in your hearts. What I want to say now is that I am ¡¯June¡¯."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s words gave out a sense of nonchalance, yet they were incredibly convincing.

    With a cold gaze, she swept a glance at the students below the stage, a cold smirk on the corner of her lips.

    Lu Qingyi was ready to make everyone in the medical school believe today that she is ¡¯June¡¯. She had the ability to stand behind those she wanted to protect.

    "Damn, is this true or false?"

    "I can¡¯t quite believe it."

    "These words should be true, right?"

    "I really don¡¯t know how to describe my feelings right now."

    "That wasn¡¯t a coincidence just now. It was the goddess who took out her phone just now and posted on Weibo."

    "Damn, that really was a wake-up call."

    "Damn, it¡¯s ¡¯June¡¯ in the flesh."

    "June is actually so young." Sear?h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "I take back what I said. I was wrong. I shouldn¡¯t judge by appearances."

    "..."

    As soon as Lu Qingyi¡¯s words were spoken, the crowd went into an uproar, chattering non-stop.

    Some people thought back to June¡¯s latest Weibo post and remembered that Lu Qingyi had just taken out her phone, so they believed that Lu Qingyi was ¡¯June¡¯.

    Only Lu Qingyi could have played ¡¯June¡¯s¡¯ newly released song so well. When a series of incidents were connected together, most people believed that Lu Qingyi ¡¯June¡¯.

    Not everyone could imitate ¡¯June¡¯s¡¯ piano music.

    Jiang Yumeng smiled contentedly, with tears still on her face. She was extremely moved in her heart.

    For some reason, she always felt that Lu Qingyi exposed her identity because of her. She was honored.

    She was so happy that tears kept coming down, crying with joy.

 Chapter 407 Medical College Boils Over_1

    Chapter 407: 407 Medical College Boils Over_1Li Xianya¡¯s eyes widened in disbelief.

    Lu Qingyi is Six-Month!

    My goodness.

    No wonder Lu Qingyi was so confidently aloof, not even wanting to rehearse beforehand and chose to sleep instead.

    Lu Qingyi was so skilled, and she knew she didn¡¯t need any practice.

    Right, would Six-Month herself need to practice that much? The answer was clearly no.

    She didn¡¯t need to practice and she played wonderfully, no extra practice was needed.

    Li Xianya suddenly felt an intense wave of jealousy towards Jiang Yumeng, envying that Jiang Yumeng could become friends with Lu Qingyi, but at the same time, she was relieved that she was a student of the Traditional Chinese Medicine Department.

    Jiang Yumeng knew that Lu Qingyi was Six-Month. No wonder Jiang Yumeng was so composed and tried to comfort her.

    Li Xianya could never have imagined that Lu Qingyi would turn out to be Six-Month. They always thought Six-Month would be some older person, considering the sense of vicissitude in some of Six-Month¡¯s piano pieces.

    They could make people assume he was a much older person and nobody would ever connect Six-Month to a girl under twenty.

    Li Yuanyuan was completely dumbfounded. She looked at Lu Qingyi in disbelief, never expecting that Lu Qingyi would be Six-Month.

    Wei Song¡¯s expression was relatively calm. Although he couldn¡¯t make the connection either, he didn¡¯t seem surprised.

    Lu Qingyi was indeed outstanding, and she had a lot of identities. This was a normal phenomenon.

    Lin Wu and Ge Yuan both almost dropped their glasses out of shock, it was unbelievably that one person could possess so many amazing identities.

    Professor Had, the most renowned professor at Hardrick University, Six-Month. Lu Qingyi was really a fantastic person, they were all very surprised.

    The person in charge was dumbfounded, he looked at Wei Song, Lin Wu and Ge Yuan, patting his chest in relief, glad that he hadn¡¯t gone on stage.

    He thought Wei Song, Lin Wu and Ge Yuan knew that Lu Qingyi was Six-Month.

    "Professors Wei, Lin, and Ge, thank you so much, I¡¯m glad you stopped me. You knew Lu Qingyi was Six-Month, why didn¡¯t you tell me earlier?"

    The person in charge took a deep breath and patted his chest again in relief.

    Six-Month was his idol, his favorite pianist. He was glad he had not gone on stage, otherwise, he would have felt sorry for liking Six-Month.

    It would be hard to ask for autographs later.

    "We didn¡¯t know."

    "We didn¡¯t know."

    Lin Wu and Ge Yuan chorused. They really didn¡¯t know.

    They stopped the person in charge from going on stage simply because Lu Qingyi was the most renowned Professor Hadrick.

    As Lin Wu and Ge Yuan finished speaking, they both instantly turned their eyes towards Wei Song.

    "I didn¡¯t know either."

    Looking into Lin Wu and Ge Yuan¡¯s eyes, Wei Song quickly waived his hands, indicating that he really didn¡¯t know.

    He genuinely didn¡¯t know that Lu Qingyi was Six-Month. He stopped the person in charge simply because Lu Qingyi was his teacher.

    "We don¡¯t believe you."

    "Do you think we will believe that you don¡¯t know?"

    Lin Wu and Ge Yuan kept their eyes fixed on Wei Song, clearly not believing that Wei Song didn¡¯t know about this.

    If a gaze could kill, Wei Song wouldn¡¯t know how many times he would have died. He felt deeply wronged.

    Wei Song: "I really didn¡¯t know."

    He really didn¡¯t know and felt very wronged.

    ¡ª¡ª

    The venue was abuzz with people clamoring for Lu Qingyi to sign autographs.

    The person in charge had someone maintain order while Lu Qingyi still stood on the stage holding a microphone, looking decadently at ease.

    Though she appeared lazily laid-back, she exuded an intense sense of oppression. Only Lu Qingyi could have such presence.

    "Shush, silence, please."

    Lu Qingyi put her index finger to her lips, her voice echoed in every corner of the venue through the microphone.

    Her voice was cold but surprisingly pleasant.

    The venue instantly quieted down, everyone turned to look at Lu Qingyi, no one spoke.

    "The show must go on, I will give autographs after the event."

    Lu Qingyi glanced at her wristwatch, her lips curled slightly.

    She disliked the lifestyle of being the center of attention, but she was willing to reveal her identity to protect her friends.

    She was a person of deep loyalty and affection. Since Jiang Yumeng had let slip, and so many people had heard it, she couldn¡¯t deny her identity as Six-Month. She had to boldly admit it.

    Lu Qingyi handed the microphone back to the hostess standing beside her, put her hands into her pockets, and slowly walked off the stage.

    The hostess was stunned by the side, her face a picture of shock. She was so stunned that she watched Lu Qingyi walk off the stage without reacting.

    The event continued, many people wanted to talk to Lu Qingyi, but they were deterred by her frosty gaze.

    "Sis Qing, thank you. I couldn¡¯t believe I was the lucky one; I must have burned a lot of incense in my past life."

    Jiang Yumeng rushed towards Lu Qingyi and held her tightly, tears streaming down her face.

    Those weren¡¯t tears of sadness, but that of being deeply moved.

    She felt incredibly moved, she couldn¡¯t believe she would turn out to be that lucky person.

    "Silly, you deserve it."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s lips curled up slightly, she reached out to wipe away Jiang Yumeng¡¯s tears, speaking with a gentleness in her voice.

    Jiang Yumeng was a bit naive, always treating others sincerely.

    "Sis Qing, wa!"

    Jiang Yumeng burst into loud sobs all of a sudden, Lu Qingyi¡¯s voice was way too gentle, gentle to the point that she wanted to cry.

    Lu Qingyi: "..."

    Still crying?

    Sometimes she found girls to be quite troublesome, bursting into tears at the drop of a hat, and she didn¡¯t even know how to comfort them.

    "Hey, stop crying, you sly fox who hides a dagger behind a smile."

    Li Xianya clearly saw Lu Qingyi¡¯s helplessness. She pulled Jiang Yumeng out of Lu Qingyi¡¯s arms. S§×arch* The N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    The expression on Lu Qingyi¡¯s face changed from helplessness to relief.

    She found girls crying really annoying because she was not a crybaby.

    Jiang Yumeng continued to cry, but this time she hugged onto Li Xianya, "you don¡¯t understand, you don¡¯t understand."

    Li Xianya: "..."

    She didn¡¯t want to understand.

    Lu Qingyi: "..."

    Still crying?

    "Qingyi, how can you be so amazing? Do you have more identities? I think you must have a lot of them."

    Li Xianya looked at Lu Qingyi and asked, she was genuinely curious.

    Hadrick¡¯s most famous Professor Had, Six-Month, these identities were all unattainable to them, yet Lu Qingyi possessed them effortlessly.

    She was truly outstanding. She must have put in a lot of effort to achieve all this, right?

 Chapter 408 Advanced Mini-program_1

    Chapter 408: 408 Advanced Mini-program_1Lu Qingyi curved her lips slightly, didn¡¯t say much. She surely had numerous identities, but she saw no necessity to share it and become the talk of the town.

    "Sister Qing¡¯s identity can be traced from Jin City to Kyoto."

    Jiang Yumeng sniffed, speaking slowly.

    Lu Qingyi: "..."

    From Jin City to Kyoto?

    That was too exaggerated. She didn¡¯t have that many identities.

    "Hehe."

    Li Xianya chuckled dryly. She knew Jiang Yumeng was exaggerating. Even if Lu Qingyi had multiple identities, how could it span to such extent?

    The soiree was extended much longer than planned, ending an hour later than expected. Lu Qingyi had left before it was over.

    As soon as the soiree ended, a crowd poured out of the venue and rushed to the Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Knowing that Lu Qingyi had left, they too, albeit slightly disappointed, departed.

    Li Yuanyuan was thoroughly neglected. Watching the crowd disperse, and still standing alone in the venue, she clenched her fists tightly.

    Why did Lu Qingyi steal her thunder when she was undoubtedly the most dazzling person tonight?

    She had thought of everything, but never imagined Lu Qingyi to be June.

    Why could Jiang Yumeng, being so ordinary, become friends with someone as superior as Lu Qingyi?

    "Sister Qing has gone home. She¡¯ll be here tomorrow and will only sign fifty autographs, limited to medical school students."

    Jiang Yumeng looked at the chaotic crowd, happy to see Lu Qingyi so popular.

    In her eyes, Lu Qingyi was supposed to be in the limelight, receiving adulation from crowds.

    Lu Qingyi was highly efficient, impressive and a real boss figure. Unfortunately, her low-profile nature stopped many from knowing who she truly was.

    "Apart from medical students, Qingyi will not sign for anyone else. If anyone is found getting signatures on behalf of non-medical students, we can only apologize."

    Li Xianya picked up where Jiang Yumeng left, reminding the medical students.

    Lu Qingyi agreeing to sign for medical students was a kind act in itself.

    She was generally lazy, sometimes even reluctant to move her fingers.

    "Also, don¡¯t think Sister Qing won¡¯t find out."

    Jiang Yumeng gently reminded them.

    Indeed, with so many requests for autographs, Lu Qingyi couldn¡¯t possibly identify those helping outsiders get additional autographs.

    "I just want an autograph for myself."

    "So, how should we queue up for autographs?"

    "Do we scramble for numbers or queue up?"

    "Right, right, how do we queue up for autographs?"

    "Ahhh, I can¡¯t wait."

    "..."

    The crowd was growing restless, eager to get Lu Qingyi¡¯s autograph.

    "You have to grab the number online, each account can only grab once."

    Jiang Yumeng took out her phone and projected the screen, directing medical students to scan the QR code.

    This mini-app was developed by Lu Qingyi.

    "Damn, I¡¯ve never seen this mini-app."

    "Such an advanced mini-app."

    "Love it."

    "Why can¡¯t I find this app when I search for it?"

    "This is really convenient."

    "Ahh, I got it, I am one of the lucky ones."

    "Unfortunately, I didn¡¯t get anything."

    "..."

    While scanning the QR code, medical students were discussing. Such a mini-app could only be logged into through identity recognition.

    You can¡¯t open multiple accounts to grab numbers, each person can only log in with one account.

    Someone tried to log into the mini-app with a friend¡¯s identity, but was rejected because they were not a medical student.

    Everyone was astounded. Such an app was remarkable, truly granting each person only one number, no second chances.

    How was such a mini app designed? The crowd was curious, eager to know the secret behind the app design.

    "My friend who studies programming couldn¡¯t come up with this."

    "My friend who studies computer science doesn¡¯t know how to do this."

    "What kind of magic mini-app is this?"

    "It really is something. A boss really deserves that title."

    "Even the app for grabbing numbers is so advanced, no wonder she is my idol."

    "She¡¯s not a goddess, she¡¯s a god."

    "..."

    After getting to know about the mini-app, many expressed their amazement. S~ea??h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Jiang Yumeng and Li Xianya exchanged incredulous glances.

    They too were not aware of the app¡¯s potential, and had been worried about Lu Qingyi not being able to identify who were asking for additional autographs.

    "My Sister Qing is indeed my Sister Qing, awesome."

    Jiang Yumeng gave a thumbs-up, full of praise.

    Sice Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t stay on campus, she had already left. Jiang Yumeng and Li Xianya were staying at the school, so they weren¡¯t in any hurry.

    "A boss is truly a boss."

    Li Xianya admiringly agreed, she was at a loss for words to describe her awe.

    ¡ª¡ª

    When Lu Qingyi returned home, the house was pitch dark; it was clear that Xu Boyan was not at home.

    A sticky note on the fridge read: Dinner is in the kitchen, see you at the airport tomorrow.

    Xu Boyan was always so considerate. Lu Qingyi couldn¡¯t help but smile at the thought. Despite his busy schedule, he always managed to find time for her.

    Whenever she wished to visit Jin City, Xu Boyan would accompany her. Meeting Xu Boyan in this life was truly worthwhile for Lu Qingyi.

    She took the still warm dinner from the kitchen. It was filled with her favorite dishes. Her lips curling up slightly, she felt a surge of happiness.

    After dinner, Lu Qingyi received a call from an unfamiliar number. She glanced at the number and disconnected the call.

    However, the unfamiliar number called relentlessly. Growing impatient, Lu Qingyi answered the call.

    "Qingyi... "

    The voice on the other end of the line belonged to a man. It sounded gentle and pleasing. It was a middle-aged man.

    He called Lu Qingyi¡¯s name with warmth, and it soaked into his bones, carrying an undertone of indulgence.

    Lu Qingyi was stunned for a moment.

    "I¡¯m Lu Mohai, your biological father. I have taken the paternity test..."

    Lu Mohai on the other end of the line sounded very cautious. He was hopeful, yet spoke with caution.

    He had no idea how Lu Qingyi, on the other end of the line, would react after hearing this. He was afraid she¡¯d be indifferent.

    The daughter Ruan Qingyang gave birth to for him.

    "Oh."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s voice was cold, void of any emotional variation.

    Yet, her mind was a tumult of emotions. She had a father, and his name was Lu Mohai.

    Having never received fatherly love growing up, Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t have high expectations for it either. She was unsure about how to face Lu Mohai.

 Chapter 409: Testing Yao Meishu_1

    Chapter 409: Testing Yao Meishu_1Ruan Qingyang¡¯s abrupt departure back then, Lu Qingyi speculated, was due to issues of her own.

    Lu Mohai was unaware of her existence, and in her belief that ignorance is innocence, she did not blame him, but only grappled with how to face him.

    "Are you blaming me?"

    Lu Qingyi replied to him coldly with a curt "Oh," chilling Lu Mohai¡¯s heart.

    Lu Qingyi: "No."

    She did not blame him.

    "I know you¡¯re blaming me."

    Lu Mohai sighed lightly; Lu Qingyi¡¯s voice was genuinely cold, unbearably so.

    Shouldn¡¯t she be blaming him, though?

    In the past, he did not properly care for Ruan Qingyang, and he also remained unaware of Lu Qingyi¡¯s existence. Having investigated the life that Lu Qingyi had to endure in the past, he felt great compassion for her.

    She must have suffered a lot during her childhood, right?

    He truly felt great compassion for Lu Qingyi. He wished he could compensate her for all that he had not been able to provide her in the past.

    Lu Qingyi: "No."

    "Can we meet?"

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s distant tone made Lu Mohai¡¯s heart sink.

    He was eager to meet Lu Qingyi, to understand how her life currently was.

    "Another day."

    She was going to Jin City tomorrow, so she wouldn¡¯t have any extra time to meet with Lu Mohai.

    "How about this Sunday?"

    Lu Mohai asked, fearing that Lu Qingyi¡¯s ¡¯another day¡¯ was simply a casual brush-off.

    For some reason, he could not locate where Lu Qingyi was currently living, and it was also quite difficult to find any information about her. The few pieces that he did manage to find were very scarce.

    Lu Qingyi: "Time?"

    "Noon at twelve, at the caf¨¦ near the Medical Institute."

    Upon hearing Lu Qingyi¡¯s words, Lu Mohai¡¯s eyes lit up and he quickly arranged the timing with her.

    Wen Wanyu had once told him that Lu Qingyi was studying at a medical institute.

    Studying medicine, quite good. Ruan Qingyang had also studied medicine before, but back then, she was Hardrick¡¯s, a student with great talent.

    "Hmm."

    Lu Qingyi quickly hung up the phone, tidying up the things on her table.

    ¡ª¡ª

    The next day, Lu Qingyi and Xu Boyan met at the airport.

    "Good morning, kiddo."

    Xu Boyan approached, giving Lu Qingyi a big hug. He felt really missed her, despite having only not seen her for just a night.

    "Good morning, big bad wolf."

    Lu Qingyi slightly hooked up the corners of her mouth, the smile on her lips especially profound.

    Big bad wolf?

    Hmm?

    Xu Boyan tousled Lu Qingyi¡¯s hair: "Hmm?"

    This nickname ¡¯kiddo¡¯...

    "You kidnap kids, aren¡¯t you the big bad wolf then?"

    Lu Qingyi chuckled lightly as she looked at Xu Boyan and spoke.

    Xu Boyan is indeed a big bad wolf who kidnaps children.

    "I am not."

    Xu Boyan slightly hooked up the corners of his mouth, as he denied being the big bad wolf.

    "You lured me with candies."

    Lu Qingyi winked at Xu Boyan, jokingly.

    In fact, Lu Qingyi also thought that this was the truth. She was simply lured by Xu Boyan with candies. If it weren¡¯t for those candies, she might not have had much contact with Xu Boyan.

    "Hahaha, yes, the kiddo was kidnapped by the big bad wolf with candies. Since you have already fallen into the trap, you can¡¯t escape now."

    Xu Boyan¡¯s mood lifted instantly. He laughed heartily, and gently ruffled Lu Qingyi¡¯s hair, a joyful tone could be heard in his voice.

    Indeed, he was the big bad wolf, the big bad wolf that lured children, and if it wasn¡¯t because Lu Qingyi liked to eat candies and he just happened to have candies, it wasn¡¯t necessarily the case that their lives would have wound up intertwining.

    Trading a girlfriend for White Rabbit candies, this trade was really worthwhile.

    Lu Qingyi chuckled: "I won¡¯t run away."

    Since she decided to be with him for the rest of her life, she definitely would not leave, unless Xu Boyan was the one to leave first.

    The two got on the plane, and two hours later, the plane landed. Looking at the familiar environment, Lu Qingyi¡¯s feelings were calm.

    Actually, she didn¡¯t have much sentiment towards Jin City, and there wasn¡¯t anything worth remembering for her here either.

    "I always feel that Yao Meishu sometimes looks at me with a strange look, as if she is terrified."

    Lu Qingyi took in the familiar surroundings and suddenly spoke. She had noticed it before, but she didn¡¯t think it was fear.

    Now, carefully thinking back, that expression and look in her eyes really was fear. Maybe Yao Meishu was hiding something.

    It must be related to Ruan Qingyang. Lu Qingyi could now clearly confirm this.

    Xu Boyan: "You could probe first."

    Perhaps Yao Meishu really did know something, or maybe Ruan Qingyang¡¯s cause of death wasn¡¯t childbirth complications.

    Xu Boyan speculated, but he didn¡¯t voice his guesses. It would be better to verify it first before revealing anything.

    "Okay, I¡¯ll write a letter to Yao Meishu now."

    Lu Qingyi lightly nodded and said. She had seen Ruan Qingyang¡¯s handwriting before, and even now, when she closed her eyes, she could still see it in her mind.

    She could imitate Ruan Qingyang¡¯s handwriting.

    "Okay."

    Xu Boyan booked a hotel room, then brought paper and a pen for Lu Qingyi. Imitating Ruan Qingyang¡¯s handwriting, she wrote a letter to Yao Meishu.

    Twenty years ago, mobile phones were not as prevalent, and letters were still a common means of communication.

    "Does it look like it¡¯s from twenty years ago?"

    After finishing the letter, Lu Qingyi spread it out in front of Xu Boyan and asked softly. The paper she used was the kind that looked somewhat yellow, and the words written on it didn¡¯t look new.

    It seemed as if it was a letter from a long time ago, making it incapable of revealing that it was just written.

    "It does; I¡¯ll send it to Yao Meishu now."

    Xu Boyan picked up the letter, examined it again and again, and found no flaws. It looked completely like something from many years ago.

    His little girl was truly multi-talented. She could even imitate this so well, the handwriting was exactly like Ruan Qingyang¡¯s, without any deviation.

    "Xu Boyan, I always feel that my grandmother knew something."

    Lu Qingyi gently closed her eyes, speaking slowly.

    She had noticed it before, but she couldn¡¯t understand it then.

    Sometimes, when her grandmother looked at her, it seemed as if she was reminiscing about someone. Yao Meishu was too cold towards her, yet her grandmother didn¡¯t seem angry, but rather helpless.

    Her grandmother always told her to get along well with Yao Meishu and Lu Yao, yet she never reprimanded Yao Meishu for being a derelict mother, despite her coldness towards her. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Not even once.

    Now, carefully thinking back, Lu Qingyi realized that she had overlooked many details.

    Her grandmother truly hoped that Yao Meishu would treat her well, but she never seriously rebuked Yao Meishu for her failure to treat her equally.

    "There was nothing in your grandmother¡¯s belongings."

    Xu Boyan had never interacted with Lu Qingyi¡¯s grandmother, so he naturally wasn¡¯t aware of these things.

    Perhaps she really did know something.

 Chapter 410: Yao Meishu receives a letter_1

    Chapter 410: Yao Meishu receives a letter_1"I know nothing, but my grandmother might know something."

    Lu Qingyi also found it strange. It was impossible that her grandmother knew nothing. She used to think that she looked a lot like Yao Meishu, so she never thought much about her identity.

    She just assumed that she was naturally unwelcome to Yao Meishu and Lu Yao.

    Xu Boyan sent the letter, and the two of them waited for news in the hotel.

    Lu Qingyi sold the house in Jin City because she didn¡¯t plan to live here anymore; she had no feelings for this place. Her grandmother¡¯s old house in the small town was still preserved and she planned to renovate it when she had the time.

    That place truly carried the memories of her happy childhood and moments with her grandmother.

    "Where do you plan to live in the future?"

    Xu Boyan held Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand. Perhaps it was starting to get colder, but Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand was truly cold.

    It was a bone-chilling cold that made Xu Boyan hold her hand more tightly.

    "Kyoto."

    Lu Qingyi gave Xu Boyan a sweet smile. Xu Boyan¡¯s home was in Kyoto, so naturally, her plan was to live there.

    Now, she didn¡¯t have a home, with her grandmother gone from the small town. Xu Boyan¡¯s parents were still in his home.

    So, she could live in Kyoto with no issues.

    "Don¡¯t you want to come back?"

    Xu Boyan asked, serious in his expression.

    As long as Lu Qingyi wanted, he would accompany her to live wherever she wanted.

    Lu Qingyi: "Kyoto is nice."

    She had once thought about taking her grandmother to live in Kyoto, but at that time, the elderly woman didn¡¯t want to go, saying that she was comfortable living here.

    Xu Boyan: "Mmm."

    ¡ª¡ª

    Yao Meishu suddenly received a letter. She felt exceptionally puzzled. Who would send letters in this day and age?

    She had a facemask on, and appeared in high spirits. She was now a rich housewife, unaffected by past events.

    Lu Yao still loved her as ever, still treated her well. Both Lu Jiahao and Lu Jiayue went to Kyoto.

    "Madam, who still sends letters in this day and age?"

    Nanny Lin held the letter she had handed to Yao Meishu, voicing her curiosity. It struck her as thoroughly strange that someone would bother to send a letter in a time when issues could easily be resolved over the phone.

    Yao Meishu looked at the envelope and slightly furrowed her brows, "I don¡¯t know."

    The envelope was quite old, which suggested that it was from many years ago. The handwriting on it looked familiar. Yao Meishu had the nagging suspicion that she had seen it somewhere before.

    [Received by Yao Meishu.]

    The four prominent characters consisted of beautiful handwriting which caused Yao Meishu to become a little uneasy.

    "Madam, do you want to open it and see?"

    Nanny Lin watched from the side, curiosity piqued. As the most trusted old woman by Yao Meishu¡¯s side, every action she took felt justifiable to her.

    "Hmm."

    Yao Meishu opened the envelope. Nanny Lin craned her neck to get a look.

    "Did I say you could look?"

    Yao Meishu¡¯s movements suddenly halted. She shot Nanny Lin a slightly icy glance, her tone was not at all pleasant.

    She¡¯s just a servant. Yao Meishu must have spoiled her far too much if she believed she could intrude like this. Was this letter also something she was allowed to see?

    "I¡¯m sorry, Madam, I didn¡¯t mean to."

    Nanny Lin quickly retreated a few steps, apologizing profusely to Yao Meishu.

    Yao Meishu seemed to have a good temper, and her personality was quite reserved, similar to Lu Qingyi in many aspects, but only Nanny Lin knew that Yao Meishu had a violent side and could be quite ruthless.

    In front of Lu Yao, Yao Meishu always had a cold and detached demeanor, seemingly indifferent to many things. Only Nanny Lin knew very well that Yao Meishu was actually very snobbish and could be terrifying when she got angry.

    Only the few old people in the villa knew about these things, and no one else.

    "Remember your place."

    Yao Meishu glanced coldly at Nanny Lin, her indulgence of her had probably gone too far.

    "Yes, Madam."

    Nanny Lin quickly retreated and quietly closed the living room door.

    On normal days, Yao Meishu was very kind to their servants, even more so to Nanny Lin, but that was only when she wasn¡¯t angry. sea??h th§× Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    When Yao Meishu got angry, she was more ruthless than anyone else, and this terrified Nanny Lin.

    Yao Meishu took out the letter from the envelope, and upon reading the contents, her hands trembled, dropping the letter onto the ground.

    There was only one sentence on the paper, but it was enough to make Yao Meishu feel devastated.

    [If you don¡¯t want anyone to know, don¡¯t do it.]

    The short few characters made Yao Meishu panic, her fingertips trembling.

    Ruan Qingyang.

    A name flashed through her mind, causing her to shiver. The handwriting belonged to Ruan Qingyang, which was why she thought the handwriting looked so familiar. Because it was hers, Ruan Qingyang¡¯s.

    Ruan Qingyang, Ruan Qingyang, Ruan Qingyang...

    Yao Meishu mutters this name to herself, feeling both anxious and afraid. Ruan Qingyang has been dead for almost twenty years, why would she still write her a letter?

    Who delivered this letter? Yao Meishu started to feel anxious, the fear in her heart was not minor.

    "Nanny Lin."

    Yao Meishu called out for Nanny Lin.

    Nanny Lin opened the door and walked in, only to see Yao Meishu seated casually on the sofa, her face devoid of any excess emotion.

    "Madam, what¡¯s the matter?"

    Nanny Lin felt puzzled. She saw the piece of paper that Yao Meishu had pulled out of the envelope.

    "Where did the letter come from?"

    Yao Meishu asked Nanny Lin, her tone very calm. But inside, she was extremely anxious. She urgently wanted to know the origin of this letter.

    "Isn¡¯t it written on the letter?"

    Nanny Lin was puzzled. Normally, the sender¡¯s address is written on the letter.

    "Nonsense, if it was written there, would I ask you?"

    Yao Meishu gave Nanny Lin a cold stare and spoke impatiently.

    She felt that Nanny Lin was asking stupid questions. If it was written there, why would she need to ask? She wasn¡¯t stupid.

    Nanny Lin scratched her head and said, "Sorry."

    "Who delivered the letter?"

    Yao Meishu asked again. The person who delivered the letter might be a key clue.

    Someone might know her secret, and this person was related to Ruan Qingyang. As for who was close to Ruan Qingyang 20 years ago, Yao Meishu was not very clear.

    Although they were twin sisters, their lives were worlds apart. Ruan Qingyang had gone to enjoy a comfortable life in Kyoto with their father, while she had to live in a place like this with her mother.

    She didn¡¯t know Ruan Qingyang¡¯s social circle and probably couldn¡¯t fit into it, so she wasn¡¯t clear about who Ruan Qingyang was close to or who she was in contact with.

 Chapter 411: Proactive Yao Meishu_1

    Chapter 411: Proactive Yao Meishu_1Ruan Qingyang¡¯s best friend, Wen Wanyu, was not privy to the secret. If Wen Wanyu had been, she wouldn¡¯t have discovered her existence many years later.

    So, Wen Wanyu was not the one who knew it all.

    Ruan Qingyang had a frosty personality back then and was not good at making friends. She probably didn¡¯t have much of a social circle.

    "It was the regular courier who delivers our parcels,"

    Aunt Lin answered truthfully. Their villa¡¯s parcels were always delivered by a dedicated courier to prevent any mishaps.

    "Get me in touch with this courier; I need to see him." Sear?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Yao Meishu spoke and then went upstairs. Out of Aunt Lin¡¯s sight, Yao Meishu¡¯s facial expressions were intense.

    Was the secret she had kept hidden for so long about to be unveiled?

    She unlocked a drawer, took out the contents to carefully compare the handwriting on the letters. There was no discrepancy; it was indeed Ruan Qingyang¡¯s handwriting.

    Had Ruan Qingyang played her cards close to her chest back then?

    With Ruan Qingyang¡¯s handwriting appearing, Yao Meishu felt unsettled throughout the day and stayed in her room.

    The courier was summoned, but he claimed ignorance. Yao Meishu gave up questioning and stared blankly at the ceiling.

    "What¡¯s the matter?"

    When Lu Yao returned, he saw a dispirited Yao Meishu and asked in confusion.

    "You love me, don¡¯t you?"

    Yao Meishu suddenly questioned, looking serious. After all, she genuinely liked Lu Yao. If she didn¡¯t, she wouldn¡¯t have married him.

    While the Lu Family was wealthy in Jin City, they were nobodies in a place like Kyoto.

    "Silly, what are you talking about? How could I have pursued you and married you if I didn¡¯t love you? How could I accommodate all your whims and be faithful to only you if I didn¡¯t love you?"

    Lu Yao bent down, planted a kiss on Yao Meishu¡¯s face, his voice gentle and indulgent.

    He felt Yao Meishu was acting strangely today, asking such a question.

    If he hadn¡¯t been head over heels in love with Yao Meishu, he would never have deserted Lu Qingyi unfamiliarly. He felt that Lu Qingyi and Yao Meishu seemed similar back then, even their personalities were alike.

    "We have been together for over twenty years."

    Yao Meishu looked at Lu Yao, seeming to be hesitant to speak.

    Over twenty years, their feelings must have deepened, right? She had come to love Lu Yao more and more.

    "What¡¯s on your mind?"

    Lu Yao arranged Yao Meishu¡¯s hair.

    "Some lady got divorced, saying her husband had grown tired of her because they had been together for so long."

    Yao Meishu stated whilst biting her lip, casting a probing look at Lu Yao, curious about his reaction.

    "Never."

    Lu Yao chuckled lightly, giving Yao Meishu a quick kiss on the lips.

    Yao Meishu placed her hand on Lu Yao¡¯s neck, initiating a kiss, her lips meeting his.

    Lu Yao was taken aback. Yao Meishu seldom initiated anything over the years; it was always him who took the initiative.

    "Hmm, Lu, you do love me, right?"

    Yao Meishu asked seriously, her expression full of anticipation.

    Her cheeks were slightly flushed, as she was well-preserved, her face embodied the shyniess uniquely found in young girls.

    "What¡¯s going on today?"

    Although Lu Yao was pleased with Yao Meishu¡¯s initiative, he felt she was somehow not herself; quite strange indeed.

    "No, Lu, I want you now, can you give in to me?"

    Yao Meishu kissed Lu Yao again, with an appealing manner.

    "Sure."

    Lu Yao would naturally not reject Yao Meishu¡¯s advance, readily agreeing.

    Yao Meishu had never taken the lead previously, and Lu Yao found her change quite astonishing.

    "Hmm, Lu..."

    Yao Meishu¡¯s coquettish voice echoed in the room, successfully arousing Lu Yao. He acted like a predator capturing its prey, repeatedly pressing down on Yao Meishu¡¯s private area, staking his claim.

    With Yao Meishu¡¯s collaboration, he felt his entire body flush with excitement.

    Yao Meishu¡¯s hands were provocatively stimulating Lu Yao, his excitement steadily climbing. He had never been this excited before.

    Lost in the throes of passion, Yao Meishu¡¯s body slowly slackened, her senses overwhelmed with an unprecedented satisfaction.

    "Can it go a bit... deeper..."

    Yao Meishu requested, her face revealing contentment.

    "Sure."

    Of course, Lu Yao wouldn¡¯t reject Yao Meishu¡¯s request.

    Usually, Yao Meishu teetered on the colder side, but at night, she latched onto him, as if she became another person.

    She was more like a seductive sprite.

    Usually, he initiated and Yao Meishu followed, but during the act, Yao Meishu would switch roles.

    But Yao Meishu had never made such demands before; this was indeed a first for her to take such an assertive lead.

    Naturally, Lu Yao was quite thrilled.

    "I truly love, love you, my love runs deep to the core..."

    Amid deep passion, Yao Meishu¡¯s eyes were a blur, but she clearly confessed her feelings.

    Such words only spurred Lu Yao¡¯s drive, "I love you too."

    As they indulged in intimate contact, Lu Yao felt content.

    Both of them drenched in sweat, their foreheads dotted with tiny beads of perspiration, their faces radiating satisfaction.

    Afterward, Yao Meishu lay in Lu Yao¡¯s arms, drawing circles on his chest, "What part of me do you like the most?"

    She gently lifted her gaze to look at Lu Yao.

    "The moment I first saw you, I was captivated, I love everything about you."

    Lu Yao toyed with Yao Meishu¡¯s hair lightly, the corner of his lips curling into a smile.

    The first time he saw Yao Meishu, he was captivated by her aura and subsequently pursued her ardently.

    In the end, his pursuit paid off and Yao Meishu became his wife, his life partner.

    "Do you enjoy our intimate encounters?"

    As to Lu Yao¡¯s reply, Yao Meishu was slightly taken aback. She took a deep breath and asked.

    She had couched her words quite diplomatically but Lu Yao understood what Yao Meishu meant.

    "Silly, of course I do, I, Lu Yao, have only ever been with one woman, that¡¯s you, Yao Meishu, and only you, Yao Meishu, have I ever loved."

    Lu Yao gently massaged Yao Meishu¡¯s head, speaking tenderly.

    Yao Meishu was indeed acting peculiar today, not her usual self.

    Rich men usually have one wife at home and a crowd of women outside. If it weren¡¯t for his profound love for Yao Meishu, he might not have been able to resist the irresistible charms of other women.

 Chapter 412 looking for Yao Meishu_1

    Chapter 412: 412 looking for Yao Meishu_1Yao Meishu was secretly investigating Ruan Qingyang, a fact that Lu Qingyi and Xu Boyan quickly came to know.

    "Yao Meishu is indeed hiding something."

    Lu Qingyi slightly curled her lips, everything was just as she expected.

    If Yao Meishu didn¡¯t make a move, it meant Yao Meishu had nothing to hide. But once Yao Meishu took action, it indicated she knew something. Perhaps Ruan Qingyang¡¯s death had something to do with Yao Meishu.

    "I¡¯ve already had someone watching her."

    Xu Boyan said with a slight nod, as he gently rubbed Lu Qingyi¡¯s head.

    Perhaps Ruan Qingyang¡¯s death did have an intimate connection with Yao Meishu, it might not necessarily have been due to a difficult birth.

    Lu Qingyi nodded: "Hmm."

    At this moment, she couldn¡¯t quite put into words what she was feeling; she was rather irritable, to say the least.

    "Darling, I¡¯ll help you investigate."

    Xu Boyan said, he knew Lu Qingyi had some reservations.

    Yao Meishu and Lu Yao were Lu Jiahao¡¯s biological parents, and Yao Meishu was also her maternal grandmother¡¯s biological daughter, it was indeed hard for her to be harsh towards them.

    She could teach Yao Meishu a lesson, deny her face, but she simply couldn¡¯t eradicate Yao Meishu from this world.

    Because the person she cared for, also cared for Yao Meishu. She didn¡¯t want her grandmother¡¯s only daughter to die.

    Lu Qingyi: "Okay."

    ¡ª¡ª

    Yao Meishu made calls at home every day, trying to investigate where the letter was sent from and who sent it.

    There was no news yet, and she was anxious, her heart was in a constant state of worry.

    Even after twenty years, she was still frightened. If the events of that year were exposed, she truly didn¡¯t know what to do.

    "Madam, are you feeling unwell? Why do you always look so restless?"

    Aunt Lin was wiping the table, looking at Yao Meishu, who was sitting on the sofa looking somewhat restless, she asked.

    Since Lu Yao went to work in the morning, Yao Meishu had been sitting in the living room constantly making phone calls and looking troubled.

    Yao Meishu had never been in this state before. She would either be indifferent or irritable, rarely showing such anxiety.

    "It¡¯s nothing. Go out. Don¡¯t come in unless there¡¯s an issue, and tell me when Old Lu comes home."

    Yao Meishu looked at Aunt Lin with a somewhat cold look in her eyes, and somewhat irritatedly asked Aunt Lin to leave.

    Without finding the sender of the letter, Yao Meishu was extremely irritated and had a lot of worries in her heart.

    "Alright."

    Aunt Lin didn¡¯t dare say more, she slowly backed out, closing the door behind her.

    She always felt that something was off with Yao Meishu, but as a servant, she couldn¡¯t say anything. She was just very curious.

    "You haven¡¯t found it yet? Isn¡¯t your detective agency reputed to be very capable? How come you can¡¯t even find out where a letter was sent from."

    As soon as Aunt Lin left, Yao Meishu received a phone call. Upon listening to the caller, she began cursing, her heart was full of anger.

    So disappointing, they actually couldn¡¯t find it; they couldn¡¯t even trace a letter.

    "You did your best? I pay you a lot of money to do your job, and this is how you do it? Worthless."

    The words that came out of Yao Meishu¡¯s mouth were inevitably harsh, she was filled with anger.

    Too useless. She thought there would be at least a little clue, but they couldn¡¯t find anything. If this was not incompetence, what was it?

    Yao Meishu abruptly hung up the phone, her chest was heaving, showing she was very angry, unbearably so.

    "Madam, Lu... Lu Qingyi is back."

    Aunt Lin pushed the door open, poked her head in, looked at Yao Meishu and said, her facial expressions were quite unnatural.

    "What is she here for?"

    Yao Meishu¡¯s look was somewhat cold, and her tone was quite harsh.

    After Lu Qingyi¡¯s identity was exposed, Yao Meishu¡¯s attitude changed completely. She used to pretend to be indifferent, but now when she saw Lu Qingyi, her look was full of disgust.

    Ruan Qingyang¡¯s daughter, she regretted not choking her to death back then.

    Aunt Lin asked, "Should I let her in?"

    Yao Meishu asked, "Is she alone?"

    "Yes." S~ea??h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Aunt Lin nodded and said, she also found it extremely strange. Back when Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t know that she was not Yao Meishu¡¯s daughter, she rarely came home, no matter how much you called her.

    Now that Lu Qingyi knew she was not Yao Meishu¡¯s daughter, she should have no lingering feelings for this villa. Why would she come back?

    Aunt Lin expressed her confusion.

    "Let her in."

    Yao Meishu was also deeply perplexed, she didn¡¯t understand why Lu Qingyi had come back.

    Lu Qingyi walked in naturally, her hands tucked into her pants pockets, her face expressionless.

    "What¡¯s the matter?"

    Yao Meishu got up from the sofa, slightly lifted her chin and looked at Lu Qingyi. The expression on her face was the same as that on Lu Jiayue¡¯s.

    Ah, they were truly mother and daughter. Now that the truth was exposed, they stopped pretending. Their expressions became like this, leaving her speechless and disgusted to the extreme.

    "Does grandmother know?"

    Lu Qingyi directly asked without beating around the bush.

    Yao Meishu immediately admitted: "She knows."

    Her mother knew about this all along, from the very beginning. If she hadn¡¯t known, she wouldn¡¯t have been indifferent to Lu Qingyi given her nature.

    It was precisely because she knew that Lu Qingyi was Ruan Qingyang¡¯s daughter that she only expected her to treat Lu Qingyi as her own daughter, and didn¡¯t dare make big demands of her.

    "You were never supposed to be born into this world; I told you before that no one was expecting your birth."

    Yao Meishu gently patted her own clothes. She slightly curled her lips, a coldness present on the edges.

    "Except for your deceased mother."

    Yao Meishu added another sentence.

    "How do you know nobody was expecting my birth?"

    Lu Qingyi slightly curled her lips, she looked at Yao Meishu with a jesting expression.

    Xu Boyan had told her that he had been looking forward to her birth. As long as Xu Boyan didn¡¯t reject her and still treated her well, that was enough.

    She really didn¡¯t care about what others thought, because she didn¡¯t care at all.

    "Do you have a father? You don¡¯t. You¡¯re just a baby created by Ruan Qingyang through experimentation. Besides her anticipating your birth, who else would be expecting it?"

    Yao Meishu sneered. She had always believed that Lu Qingyi was the result of artificial insemination. Ruan Qingyang¡¯s medical skills were very powerful.

    A child without a father, aside from Ruan Qingyang anticipating her birth, no one else would care at all.

    Lu Qingyi remained silent, a cold smile on her face, her lips slightly curled.

    As expected, Yao Meishu didn¡¯t know that she wasn¡¯t the result of artificial insemination at all, she did have a father, and his status was quite high.

 Chapter 413 Regrets not killing Lu Qingyi_1

    Chapter 413: 413 Regrets not killing Lu Qingyi_1"Lu Qingyi, I really regret it actually."

    Yao Meishu looked at Lu Qingyi¡¯s overly exquisite face and surprisingly said that sentence.

    Lu Qingyi raised her eyebrows, quietly waiting for Yao Meishu¡¯s continuation.

    "I regret not strangling you directly."

    Yao Meishu continued.

    "There is no such thing as a regret medicine in this world."

    Lu Qingyi sneered, her eyes on Yao Meishu were cold. S§×ar?h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    What she didn¡¯t do before is now an impossibility.

    "I thought throwing you in such a place would turn you mediocre, but I didn¡¯t expect I was the one who was wrong."

    Yao Meishu glared at Lu Qingyi. How outstanding is Lu Qingyi? She didn¡¯t know. She only knew that Lu Qingyi was better than Lu Jiayue, better than her own daughter.

    She originally thought that by throwing Lu Qingyi into a village, Lu Qingyi would become mediocre, unable to compete with her lavishly raised daughter. She didn¡¯t expect she was utterly wrong.

    Lu Qingyi turned out to be even more outstanding than Lu Jiayue.

    In the past when she was with Ruan Qingyang, Yao Meishu was always outdone by Ruan Qingyang. She knew too well how that felt and didn¡¯t want her daughter to have the same experience. But she also did not expect her daughter to end up living a similar life.

    Always being outdone by others.

    "Gold will always shine, and the wrongdoers will always be punished."

    Lu Qingyi sat directly on the sofa, picking up a cup from the table with a clear and cold voice.

    All she wanted was to be outstanding, no matter where she was.

    "Heh, I should have strangled you, so you wouldn¡¯t compete with Jiayue for things, nor keep her down. Truly regret sparing you."

    Yao Meishu looked at Lu Qingyi with a touch of hatred. Seeing Lu Qingyi always reminded her of Ruan Qingyang, her envied sister.

    Clearly identical twins, but Ruan Qingyang always outdid her in every aspect, even in terms of looks, Ruan Qingyang was more beautiful.

    Yao Meishu was particularly unconvinced, extremely envious.

    "Heh, grandmother would never approve of a daughter like you."

    Lu Qingyi scoffed. She looked at Yao Meishu with cold eyes.

    The grandmother who was such a good person, honest and upright her whole life, not coveting fame and fortune, how can Yao Meishu¡¯s character be so contrasting?

    If her grandmother cared about wealth and status, she wouldn¡¯t have been confined to such a small town. She could have gone to Kyoto to make something of herself. But she said she could not bear to leave the town, and preferred to stay and be a low-wage elementary school teacher.

    She just wanted to do what she wanted to do, not caring about fame and fortune. Yao Meishu was different, what she sees and desires are all fame and fortune.

    "You think I wanted to follow her, I wanted to go to Kyoto with your grandfather but he was so short-sighted that he only took your mother."

    Yao Meishu was resentful every time she thought about her father. If not for her father¡¯s insistence on not choosing her, her life would not be what it is today.

    Perhaps the person she loved would not have been Lu Yao, the family she married into would have been much better than the Lu family, and she would have learned more. Her life would definitely not be what it is now.

    In the end, it was because her father didn¡¯t choose her, but what about choosing Ruan Qingyang? Ruan Qingyang still died, even at a young age.

    "I feel sorry for my grandmother on your behalf."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s eyes grew colder as she looked at Yao Meishu, the little bit of sympathy she had in her heart also disappeared.

    She had been afraid of hurting Yao Meishu too much, thinking she might be hurting her grandmother, but since Yao Meishu said those words, Lu Qingyi felt there was nothing left.

    Perhaps her grandmother never imagined Yao Meishu would turn out to be this kind of person.

    Her grandfather¡¯s choice of her mother was correct. Although she never met her grandfather, she often heard her grandmother speak of him.

    She knew her grandfather was a remarkable man, she knew how he was like, and she knew her grandmother loved him very much.

    A peaceful divorce.

    Many people thought their feelings for each other had faded, that there was no love left, but nobody knew that her grandmother still loved her grandfather. As for what her grandfather felt, Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t know.

    After the divorce, they didn¡¯t have much interaction, but Lu Qingyi always knew her grandmother¡¯s reluctance to leave the town was due to her grandfather.

    It was the place where they lived for a long time, where they met, where they got married, it held countless memories.

    "Heh, Lu Qingyi, I am still your aunt no matter what. Don¡¯t you know we should respect the old and cherish the young? It really shows that you lack maternal education, no manners at all."

    Yao Meishu reprimanded Lu Qingyi scornfully. She had long wanted to scold Lu Qingyi like she did now, but she never had the opportunity.

    "Don¡¯t forget, the mother I called for nineteen years was you."

    Lu Qingyi slightly raised her head, a cold smile spread across her lips as she looked at Yao Meishu.

    Yao Meishu was clearly indirectly criticizing herself.

    She didn¡¯t know that Yao Meishu was not her mother in the past. She always thought Yao Meishu was her mother, calling her ¡¯mother¡¯ for so many years.

    Whether she has manners or not, seems to have a lot to do with Yao Meishu.

    Yao Meishu¡¯s facial expression froze instantly, she looked at Lu Qingyi with a pale face, basically scraping that problem under the carpet.

    Her expression was incredibly unnatural.

    "Yao Meishu, don¡¯t think too highly of yourself. Before I knew you weren¡¯t my mother, I never liked you as a mother. After knowing you are my aunt, I wouldn¡¯t care about you either."

    Lu Qingyi played with the teacup in hand, then heavily threw it on the table. The crisp sound echoed but didn¡¯t break.

    Indifferent.

    She found Yao Meishu extremely disgusting.

    If time could reverse, I would rather I had never come to this world, encountering such a disgusting person like Yao Meishu.

    "Ahh, ma¡¯am, are you okay?"

    Upon hearing the commotion, Aunt Lin hurried in from outside. Looking at the distantly seated Yao Meishu and Lu Qingyi, she asked with a worried tone.

    She had seen Lu Qingyi¡¯s toughness and was particularly worried about Yao Meishu.

    "Did I invite you in?"

    Lu Qingyi glanced coldly, picked up the cup from the table, and threw it towards Aunt Lin. The cup landed near Aunt Lin¡¯s foot. Fearful, Aunt Lin quickly walked out.

    She pulled out her phone to call Lu Yao. This couldn¡¯t end in disaster afterall, since she herself was scared, she had no choice but to call Lu Yao.

    "This is my home, the Lu Mansion."

    Yao Meishu took a deep breath, she stood up pointing at Lu Qingyi and said.

    What did Lu Qingyi mean by that just now?

    Heh.

 Chapter 414 meets Lu Yao_1

    Chapter 414: 414 meets Lu Yao_1"Oh, your house? What about your house?"

    Lu Qingyi looked at Yao Meishu, her gaze icy cold.

    She can¡¯t stand Yao Meishu¡¯s demeanor.

    Even if it¡¯s Yao Meishu¡¯s house, she could do as she pleased. She had the power to do so.

    She should even thank Yao Meishu for not killing her back then, letting her live this long, and even meeting Xu Boyan.

    "Lu Qingyi, get out of here."

    Yao Meishu pointed to the door, furiously ordering Lu Qingyi to leave at once. Her rage was palpable, she couldn¡¯t bear to look at Lu Qingyi.

    "Huh."

    Lu Qingyi slightly curled the corners of her mouth, her eyes staring coldly at Yao Meishu, much like one would look at a ridiculous clown.

    Yao Meishu¡¯s face was truly unbearable to look at.

    "Lu Qingyi, don¡¯t think you can act wildly just because you have a few standout identities. I caution you, sometimes the old ginger is spicier."

    Yao Meishu warned Lu Qingyi. The more she looked at Lu Qingyi, the more she saw a resemblance with Ruan Qingyang. She felt as if Ruan Qingyang was standing in front of her.

    The thought of Ruan Qingyang still gives Yao Meishu a lingering fear.

    "In this world, power is the one thing that truly holds sway, I expect you understand this clearly."

    Lu Qingyi raised an eyebrow and stared coldly at Yao Meishu. Her voice was chillingly calm.

    While she didn¡¯t particularly care for status, Lu Qingyi understood very well that the world was unjust. Only with power could you blaze your own path.

    This was brutal, but the truth.

    Yao Meishu was at a loss for words. She understood this very well. That¡¯s why she wanted Lu Jiayue to succeed and marry into a wealthy family.

    "I¡¯m leaving, hope you didn¡¯t do anything wrong."

    Lu Qingyi stood up and threw the cups on the table onto the floor, shattering them into pieces.

    Her eyes were icy cold. After giving Yao Meishu one last, cold look, she left without giving Yao Meishu a chance to respond.

    Did anything wrong?

    Ha, Yao Meishu would never do anything wrong. In her eyes, everything she did was right and justified.

    If Ruan Qingyang¡¯s death was truly related to Yao Meishu, she would never let Yao Meishu go. If there was no connection, she could still turn a blind eye to Yao Meishu.

    "Qingyi."

    As soon as Lu Qingyi stepped out of the house, Lu Yao got out of the car right behind her, calling out to Lu Qingyi from a distance.

    He felt terribly guilty towards Lu Qingyi, even after finding out she wasn¡¯t his biological daughter.

    Lu Qingyi pretended not to hear and strode towards the front gate.

    "Qingyi."

    Lu Yao jogged after her and stood in her way. His gaze towards her was kind.

    "What do you want?"

    Lu Qingyi raised an eyebrow, clearly impatient.

    She felt nothing for Lu Yao. Nothing at all.

    "Stay and have dinner before you leave, tell me what you like to eat and I¡¯ll prepare it for you."

    Even though she wasn¡¯t his real daughter, Lu Yao wanted to make up for the years of neglect towards Lu Qingyi.

    Back then, he shouldn¡¯t have been so dismissive of Lu Qingyi just because of his love for Yao Meishu. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Lu Qingyi really resembled Yao Meishu, but was even more distinct. He found that Lu Qingyi gave him the same feeling as when he first laid eyes on Yao Meishu.

    "I have after all been your daughter for almost twenty years."

    Lu Qingyi looked at Lu Yao coldly, the mocking smile on her lips filled with indifference and alienation.

    It was truly ironic that during all those years he never knew even the simplest detail like what she preferred to eat. Wasn¡¯t that just a cruel joke?

    His indifference towards her, no matter for what reason, was irrelevant. Whether in the past or now, she didn¡¯t care.

    "No, I..."

    Lu Yao was at a loss for words. He didn¡¯t know what to say.

    What Lu Qingyi said was true. After all those years, he had no idea what Lu Qingyi liked, even her allergy to shrimp was unknown to him.

    "You remind me of your aunt back in the day, from the very first time I saw you from afar."

    Lu Yao suddenly sighed and said, looking at Lu Qingyi with a soft smile on his lips.

    He had been in love with Yao Meishu for many years. It was her temperament that captivated him at first sight.

    Lu Qingyi was momentarily taken aback. She looked at Lu Yao, deep in thought.

    Did she really resemble Yao Meishu from back then?

    Her temperament?

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s gaze darkened. She suddenly thought of a possibility.

    "Mind the person beside you. Is it the person who made your heart beat at first sight?"

    Lu Qingyi slightly curved the corners of her mouth. Her smile was chilling, enough to make anyone shudder.

    The one who made Lu Yao¡¯s heart beat at first sight was perhaps her biological mother, Ruan Qingyang.

    And Yao Meishu might be the imposter.

    "What do you mean?"

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s words had Lu Yao scratching his head in confusion, not quite understanding her.

    How could it not be?

    The one who made his heart skip a beat was Yao Meishu, of that, he was certain.

    "I meant it literally."

    Lu Qingyi sneered, then walked away.

    "Stay and have dinner. After all, we¡¯re all family. I¡¯m your uncle-in-law and Meishu is your aunt. We¡¯re family."

    Lu Yao stopped Lu Qingyi and spoke sincerely.

    We¡¯re all family, we could live in harmony.

    "Move, my fianc¨¦ is waiting for me."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s gaze shifted to the outside of the gate, where she saw a familiar figure leaning against the car, waiting for her.

    Upon seeing him, Lu Qingyi¡¯s eyes softened and she broke into a small smile. Her face looked somewhat tender.

    "Is he worth your trust? Bring him in, we can help you evaluate him."

    Lu Yao followed Lu Qingyi¡¯s gaze to Xu Boyan. He paused for a moment, then turned to Lu Qingyi and asked.

    Xu Boyan was undoubtedly good-looking, but his background seemed less than desirable. It was also said that handsome men tended to be fickle.

    "Do you even qualify?"

    Lu Qingyi curled the corners of her mouth, then looked at Lu Yao coldly.

    Help her evaluate?

    They did not qualify.

    "Handsome men tend to be fickle. As a man, I can tell you this."

    Lu Yao furrowed his brows and said genuinely.

    "You don¡¯t know shit."

    Lu Qingyi glared at Lu Yao and walked straight past him.

    Fickle?

    Research did suggest that good-looking people tend to be fickle, but that was just research. It didn¡¯t represent everyone.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s attitude was too cold. Lu Yao was left standing there, his feelings all mixed up.

    He genuinely felt terrible.

 Chapter 415 Commitment_1

    Chapter 415: 415 Commitment_1Lu Qingyi and Xu Boyan returned to Kyoto overnight, with Xu Boyan having someone keep a close eye on Yao Meishu¡¯s moves.

    She had promised to sign at the medical school, but she didn¡¯t go to school the next day, which she regretted.

    She went straight to the medical school and signed her name on all the notebooks that were left on her desk.

    "Qingyi, why are you here so early?"

    Li Xianya had gotten up extremely early and was somewhat surprised to see Lu Qingyi sitting in the classroom.

    Had her biological clock gone haywire?

    She checked the time on her phone and saw it was only eight o¡¯clock in the morning, quite early for Lu Qingyi to be in the classroom.

    Moreover, it was an authentic weekend today when students seldom come to the classroom. She came because she needed to finish a report.

    And judging by how long Lu Qingyi appeared to have been there, Li Xianya was genuinely surprised.

    It was rare to see Lu Qingyi come to school so early, as she usually chose not to attend at all.

    "Signatures."

    Lu Qingyi waved the notebook in her hand, looked up and spoke, her tone indifferent.

    She always kept her promises. Once she claimed she would give them signatures, she would certainly deliver. She was not one to break her promises.

    "Qingyi, there¡¯s really no rush."

    Li Xianya looked at the stacks of notebooks on the table and gently shook her head.

    Without Lu Qingyi there the entire day yesterday, fifty notebooks had piled up on her desk. Alongside those of today, it was a total of a hundred.

    Without Lu Qingyi there yesterday, the lucky ones who got a notebook were curious about the reason, but they did not press for an answer. They understood that June, the big figure in their lives, was very busy, and they could wait a while longer.

    "I promised to sign fifty a day."

    Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t even look up, rapidly scribbling away on the paper. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Once finished with a notebook, she flipped through another, her movements exceedingly fast.

    She had been absent yesterday because she had gone to find Yao Meishu, but she still had promises to keep.

    "Fifty signatures is a lot. There¡¯s no rush. They can wait."

    Li Xianya said to Lu Qingyi that those asking for signatures were also taking Lu Qingyi¡¯s time into consideration, stating that signatures were not urgent and they could wait.

    They all were understanding of Lu Qingyi¡¯s schedule, hoping she could ease up a bit.

    "I need to complete what I promised, even if it means doing it on my knees."

    Lu Qingyi stopped her pen, tilted her mouth slightly, and chuckled as she looked at Li Xianya.

    That¡¯s just the kind of person she was, doing her best to keep her promises. Having pledged fifty signatures a day, failing to do so yesterday was a dereliction of her duty.

    She couldn¡¯t afford to slack off today.

    She wouldn¡¯t allow herself to slack.

    She must complete, even if it meant doing it on her knees.

    Li Xianya looked at Lu Qingyi, her face lighting up with a broad smile. Lu Qingyi¡¯s position in her heart had gradually elevated.

    Those who keep their promises were indeed worthy of respect.

    "I won¡¯t disturb you now. I am heading out first."

    Li Xianya gently smiled, then exited the classroom.

    She had come to the classroom early to finish a report. Seeing the focused Lu Qingyi, she didn¡¯t want to distract her attention.

    "Mm."

    Lu Qingyi remained focused on her work at hand, without lifting her head.

    There were only about twenty notebooks left now, not too many. She had some other work to attend to after signing off these.

    That¡¯s right, it was the weekend, and Lu Mohai scheduled to meet her.

    After finishing the signatures at hand, Lu Qingyi stretched herself lazily and leisurely walked out of the classroom.

    "You even come on the weekends."

    Ren Changming, holding a book, was astonished to see Lu Qingyi. He hadn¡¯t expected to encounter Lu Qingyi on a weekend; it was indeed a miracle.

    After knowing that Lu Qingyi was June, he completely lost all his illusions. He felt unworthy, totally unworthy.

    Every goddess was more to be admired from distance than to be defiled. All he was qualified to do was to look up at his goddess. He was unworthy of anything else.

    "Mm."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s hands were in her pockets, her demeanor was lethargic.

    "There were many notebooks stacked on your desk."

    Ren Changming felt like he was just trying to make small talk. All he wanted was to talk a bit more with Lu Qingyi.

    "I¡¯ve signed them. They can be returned now."

    Lu Qingyi nodded, speaking slowly.

    Signed them all?

    Ren Changming was startled. He quickly realized the reason Lu Qingyi had come to school on the weekend. It was for the signatures.

    "Okay, I understand."

    Ren Changming nodded, knowing he had a reason to help since he was also a student of the medical department.

    "You... when are you getting married?"

    Ren Changming entered the classroom but then came back out, cautiously looking at Lu Qingyi as he posed his question.

    A mocking smile traced the corners of his mouth, quite ironic really.

    "December 14."

    Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t hide anything, stating the date outright.

    She had calculated everything. After all, she was the only one on the household registration. She really didn¡¯t need to be anxious about anything and was just waiting for the day she would be twenty.

    Marrying Xu Boyan through legal means was what she had calculated and had been eagerly waiting for.

    "There is just a little over a month left, it¡¯s coming soon. Have your parents met each other yet? Your parents are really open-minded, allowing their daughter to get married at such an early age."

    Ren Changming lightly shook his head and spoke. His words were usual, with no malignant intent.

    He didn¡¯t know Lu Qingyi¡¯s family situation, naturally assuming such an excellent girl was definitely the treasured baby in her parents¡¯ palms.

    One man¡¯s remark meant nothing, but it meant the world to the other woman.

    Lu Qingyi curled the corner of her mouth, her expression somewhat cold. The look she gave Ren Changming was chillier.

    "You talk a lot."

    Lu Qingyi threw down these words and left, leaving Ren Changming alone, standing on the spot.

    He watched Lu Qingyi¡¯s retreating figure, fists clenched lightly then loosened slowly, his sight trailing her until she disappeared from his view.

    He didn¡¯t understand just how he had upset Lu Qingyi again. He distinctly felt that Lu Qingyi¡¯s expression had turned cold, her demeanor had changed in an instant.

    Lu Qingyi, indeed, knew that Ren Changming didn¡¯t mean anything else, but she was inexplicably a little annoyed.

    The phone in her pocket suddenly vibrated. Lu Qingyi pulled out her phone, looked at the number without any note saved, hesitated a bit and then answered the call.

    "I¡¯ve arrived. When are you coming? I am waiting."

    The middle-aged man¡¯s voice was clear on the other end of the line, seeming to carry complex emotions.

    "I am coming now."

    After Lu Qingyi finished speaking, she hung up the phone.

 Chapter 416: Meeting of 416 Two People_1

    Chapter 416: Meeting of 416 Two People_1Inside the cafe, two people sat opposite each other. Lu Qingyi was stirring her coffee quietly, head lowered in silence.

    Lu Mohai was staring at Lu Qingyi, his guilt intensifying with every second.

    "Qingyi..."

    Lu Mohai took a deep breath as he called her name, his voice laden with guilt and affection.

    This was his daughter, his flesh and blood, his child with Ruan Qingyang.

    Lu Mohai was uncertain of his feelings at that moment - perhaps they consisted more of guilt than of joy.

    "Hmm."

    Lu Qingyi did not raise her head, her gaze still focused on her coffee, her expression nonchalant.

    Speechless.

    "How are you doing now?"

    Lu Mohai asked as he glanced at Lu Qingyi, unsure of what else to say.

    He couldn¡¯t get any details about Lu Qingyi¡¯s life as it now was.

    "Not bad."

    Lu Qingyi continued to lower her head.

    Her life was okay, not great, but not terrible either, just ordinary.

    "I¡¯m sorry for what happened in the past."

    Lu Mohai took a deep breath and said, seeing Lu Qingyi before his eyes, he felt as though he was seeing the young Ruan Qingyang.

    If it hadn¡¯t been for that accident back then, and if he¡¯d held onto Ruan Qingyang more firmly, none of what followed would have occurred, and Lu Qingyi wouldn¡¯t have had such a tough life. Lu Mohai was overwhelmed by guilt.

    "It has nothing to do with you."

    Lu Qingyi lifted her gaze to Lu Mohai, her expression still indifferent.

    She had never looked closely at Lu Mohai before. Now, inspecting him carefully, she noticed an uncanny resemblance between their noses, as if they had been carved from the same mold. Their eyebrows were identical, as well.

    "Take this."

    Having no idea what else to say, Lu Mohai pulled out a bank card from his coat pocket and handed it to Lu Qingyi.

    He didn¡¯t know how to make amends - although money couldn¡¯t compensate for much, it could make up for a little, couldn¡¯t it?

    "Keep it yourself, I don¡¯t need it."

    Lu Qingyi shook her head and pushed the bank card back toward Lu Mohai.

    She had more than enough money and didn¡¯t need any from Lu Mohai.

    "Take it, it¡¯s from me."

    Lu Mohai reached for Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand, placed the bank card in her palm, and said with a small, resigned smile.

    This was his goodwill, what he owed her.

    A daughter should be spoiled, and he had never been able to spoil her in all these years. Now he wanted to make up for it.

    "Hmm."

    Seeing the sincerity in Lu Mohai¡¯s eyes, Lu Qingyi accepted the bank card and subtly lowered her head.

    "Your hands are so cold, remember to keep warm. Your mother had the same icy hands."

    The chill of Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand seemed to seep into Lu Mohai¡¯s bones. This was the same icy cold he¡¯d always associated with Ruan Qingyang.

    Lu Qingyi: "Hmm."

    "When is your birthday?"

    Not generally being a man with many words, Lu Mohai asked Lu Qingyi for the sake of small talk.

    "December 14th."

    "That¡¯s in a little over a month. Can I celebrate it with you?"

    Lu Mohai asked, unsure whether Lu Qingyi would agree.

    Lu Qingyi: "As you wish."

    "The Lu Family is in need of an heir."

    Both of them were silent for a while before Lu Mohai dared to share this with Lu Qingyi. Ruan Qingyang was not interested in fame or fortune, and he speculated that perhaps Lu Qingyi was the same. He wasn¡¯t sure what Lu Qingyi¡¯s thoughts on the matter would be.

    "Oh."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s expression was as indifferent as ever. She didn¡¯t say much about it.

    The title of the heir to the Lu Family held no appeal for her.

    "Can you... come back home?"

    Lu Mohai looked down, stirring the coffee in his hands as he awkwardly asked.

    He wanted Lu Qingyi to come back and resume her position as the young Mistress of the Lu Family, but he wasn¡¯t sure if she¡¯d agree.

    "I¡¯ll see."

    Lu Qingyi replied right away, her expression as indifferent as always. She had never considered being the young Mistress of the Lu Family.

    Lu Mohai¡¯s expression sunk into disappointment, and he didn¡¯t say anything further.

    "I¡¯m getting married." S§×arch* The novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    After a long silence, Lu Qingyi suddenly spoke, her expression utterly serious.

    Getting married was a big deal. Since Lu Mohai was her biological father, she felt she should inform him.

    Getting married?

    Lu Mohai lifted his head abruptly, his disbelieving gaze fixed on Lu Qingyi, questioning the truth of her statement.

    Lu Qingyi was not even twenty years old yet ¨Chow could she be thinking of marriage?

    Lu Mohai suddenly felt a pang of fear; fear that Lu Qingyi was being deceived. Afraid that like many other mature children, Lu Qingyi was rushing into marriage, being easily manipulated due to her lack of familial warmth.

    "You¡¯re not even twenty years old, it¡¯s not urgent, is it? How about I help you check it out?"

    Lu Mohai asked hesitantly. He was not sure he really had the right to say such a thing.

    He hadn¡¯t been with Lu Qingyi as she grew up and thus he might not have the authority to screen her boyfriend for her.

    "He¡¯s great, I¡¯ve made up my mind."

    Lu Qingyi shook her head gently and said, a smile flickering in her eyes as thought of Xu Boyan.

    It¡¯s hard to conceal your feelings for someone. It shows in your every gesture and word.

    Seeing Lu Qingyi¡¯s cold demeanor soften in an instant, Lu Mohai knew that she must truly love this person.

    After all, love is something you can¡¯t hide.

    "Love cannot be hidden."

    With a light chuckle, Lu Mohai slowly lowered his head.

    Lu Qingyi was in pursuit of her true love, and Lu Mohai was in no way against it. What he feared was that Lu Qingyi would fall into a one-sided love.

    He had never met Lu Qingyi¡¯s boyfriend, nor did he know what kind of man he was. Hence, he couldn¡¯t be sure whether this man truly loved Lu Qingyi.

    Without saying a word, Lu Qingyi smiled faintly.

    Love is a mystical thing, indeed impossible to hide.

    "He¡¯s very worth it."

    Lu Qingyi slowly curved her lips into a smile, her eyes lighting up.

    Yes, Xu Boyan was very much worth it.

    Lu Mohai asked, "Can I meet him?"

    Men instinctively know men; he could figure out whether this man truly loved Lu Qingyi or not.

    Lu Qingyi deserved to be happy, she should not lead an unfortunate life.

    "You¡¯ve met him before."

    Lu Qingyi raised her eyes and looked at Lu Mohai, her expression dead serious.

    Xu Boyan and Lu Mohai knew each other. The only thing was - she had never mentioned her boyfriend to Lu Mohai and she had not told Xu Boyan that Lu Mohai was her biological father.

 Chapter 417 Lu Qingyiâ€™s boyfriend_1

    Chapter 417: 417 Lu Qingyi¡¯s boyfriend_1"I¡¯ve met him?"

    Lu Mohai slightly furrowed his brow, casting a somewhat skeptical glance at Lu Qingyi, not quite understanding.

    How could he have met Lu Qingyi¡¯s boyfriend?

    It seemed highly unlikely to Lu Mohai.

    "Yes, you¡¯ve met him."

    A gentle smile played on Lu Qingyi¡¯s lips as she looked back at Lu Mohai.

    Indeed, Lu Mohai had met him. In fact, he had been watching him grow up. He should trust Xu Boyan explicitly, Lu Qingyi concluded. S~ea??h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "Who is it?"

    Curiosity piqued, Lu Mohai pondered who might be it.

    Feeling like a man out of time, he wondered how many acquaintances he still had.

    An unsettling thought suddenly struck him - could Lu Qingyi¡¯s boyfriend be of a similar age to him?

    Why else was she in such a hurry to get married? She hadn¡¯t even turned twenty and was discussing the matter of nuptials. Was it because she couldn¡¯t wait?

    Many young people nowadays had a preference of someone older, stating it provided a sense of security. Did Lu Qingyi, with her upbringing, prefer older men too?

    A shiver of apprehension ran through Lu Mohai.

    "I¡¯ve already messaged him, he should be here soon."

    Lu Qingyi said, swinging her phone lightly, a gentle smile on her face.

    Lu Mohai was momentarily slack-jawed. In the distant past, he had seen a similar smile on Ruan Qingyang; though rare, he could count them on his fingers.

    Looking at Lu Qingyi, he saw a glimpse of Ruan Qingyang. He wanted to preserve the happiness he saw in Lu Qingyi. He was content with her happiness.

    Age or social status didn¡¯t matter in respect of Lu Qingyi¡¯s future husband, Lu Mohai concluded. As long as he was kind, affectionate and someone she could rely on, that was enough.

    His only wish was for Lu Qingyi¡¯s well-being. As long as she felt happy, nothing else mattered.

    "Okay."

    Lu Mohai bowed his head to drink the coffee in front of him, the curve of his lips tinged with bitterness.

    He had missed out on so many years of his daughter¡¯s life. And now, shortly after learning about her existence, he came to know she was about to get married. He couldn¡¯t quite put a finger on his feelings, but it was certainly a form of distress.

    Lu Qingyi busied herself with stirring the coffee in her cup. Beside her, her phone lit up, displaying a gentle countenance as she occasionally typed out a message.

    "When did you meet?"

    Lu Mohai asked.

    "More than half a year ago."

    Lu Qingyi answered without hesitation.

    Lu Mohai: "..."

    More than half a year?

    Had they decided to get married just over half a year after meeting? Had they understood each other? Gotten familiar with each other¡¯s family yet?

    ...

    Lu Mohai was full of questions, his gaze at Lu Qingyi filled with disbelief.

    Ruan Qingyang, a typically cold person, had yet to meet someone she truly liked. If not for a twist of fate, Lu Qingyi wouldn¡¯t even exist.

    Lu Mohai found it hard to fathom that Lu Qingyi had taken the decision to settle down so quickly. It was quite astonishing.

    "You..."

    Lu Mohai stared at Lu Qingyi, opening his mouth to speak, then shutting it again.

    He had so much to say, but then he remembered he hadn¡¯t raised Lu Qingyi. He didn¡¯t have a say over her matters.

    He had no right to interfere in Lu Qingyi¡¯s affairs.

    "I trust my judgment. He¡¯s a good man, worth everything."

    Lu Qingyi could sense what Lu Mohai wanted to say. She gently shook her head, her words soft and her face always maintaining a smile.

    Even a frosty person has their tender side, and for Lu Qingyi, Xu Boyan was the one deserving her tenderness.

    "Indeed, your standards are high."

    Lu Mohai nodded gently, indeed believing that Lu Qingyi would have high standards. After all, both he and Ruan Qingyang had high standards themselves.

    "Can you share your story with me?"

    Lu Mohai looked at Lu Qingyi, eagerly inquiring.

    The circumstances of their meeting were indeed critical.

    Lu Qingyi held her lips for a moment before slowly answering, "It¡¯s an accident."

    The encounter with Xu Boyan indeed happened by an accident. If it wasn¡¯t for Lin Yuanhang¡¯s excessive meddling, she and Xu Boyan would probably have never crossed paths.

    Lu Mohai: "An accident?"

    He was quite curious to know what this ¡¯accident¡¯ entailed.

    "Well, I suppose he tricked me using the White Rabbit Creamy Candy."

    Lu Qingyi began again, recalling those times brought a brim of joy to her lips, a true sense of happiness.

    Xu Boyan was very nice to her. He even bought White Rabbit candies from the convenience store specially for her and saved some for her knowing how much she liked them.

    Later, Xu Boyan arranged for someone in Kyoto to custom order this candy and shipped it to his place.

    Lu Qingyi was deeply moved by Xu Boyan¡¯s gestures. Although she was stoic on the outside, she was very touched inwardly.

    Tricked by White Rabbit candies?

    Lu Mohai was baffled, and his gaze at Lu Qingyi was fraught with worry.

    As the saying goes, "men¡¯s honeyed words are deceiving".

    Many men would sweet talk but hardly put their words into actions.

    Furthermore, those overly romantic guys might be used to their flamboyant styles and playing with women¡¯s affections rather than truly being sincere. In contrast, the clumsy ones usually turned out to be the genuine ones, as studies have shown.

    "He¡¯s nearly here."

    Lu Qingyi glanced at her phone, informing Lu Mohai.

    A faint smile played upon her lips; she was curious about the expressions on both Lu Mohai and Xu Boyan¡¯s faces when they met.

    She found it extremely intriguing.

    "Hmm."

    Lu Mohai took a deep breath, contemplating what he should say when meeting Lu Qingyi¡¯s boyfriend.

    Someone he knew?

    His curiosity was further piqued.

    "Trust me, he¡¯s a reliable person."

    Lu Qingyi looked at Lu Mohai. She wanted to call him "Dad", but the words never left her lips.

    She wasn¡¯t quite sure how to address him. It was indeed difficult.

    Lu Mohai¡¯s gaze was drawn to the entrance. He waited for that person, and when he finally entered the caf¨¦, Lu Mohai¡¯s face turned stiff.

    His first reaction was of shock, followed by disbelief, then anger.

 Chapter 418 Awkward Misunderstanding_1

    Chapter 418: 418 Awkward Misunderstanding_1Lu Mohai suddenly stood up in anger, and stormed towards the cafe¡¯s doorway.

    Lu Qingyi: "???"

    A question mark floated over Lu Qingyi¡¯s head, she was quite puzzled and didn¡¯t understand Lu Mohai¡¯s current behavior.

    "Old Tang, what do you mean?"

    Lu Mohai walked to the entrance aggressively, pointing at a middle-aged man in a coat who was quite handsome, and spoke in a particularly unfriendly tone

    Tang Chaoran: "..."

    He looked baffled at the irate Lu Mohai.

    How did he provoke Lu Mohai?

    Lu Mohai, who hardly ever appeared in public, was suddenly before him, radiating overwhelming anger.

    Tang Chaoran was flummoxed.

    "You have a wife and family."

    Without uttering another word, Lu Mohai lunged forward and grabbed Tang Chaoran by the collar, his tone hostile. He seemed to be on the brink of punching Tang Chaoran.

    "I know that."

    Tang Chaoran was completely baffled as he met Lu Mohai¡¯s gaze, not understanding his point.

    Indeed, he did have a family. He didn¡¯t deny it, but why did Lu Mohai have to remind him of that?

    This was truly strange, inexplicably strange.

    "I thought you didn¡¯t know."

    Lu Mohai¡¯s voice was very harsh. He was restraining himself from making a move.

    Tang Chaoran: "???"

    He indeed had a family, about which he was certain. He didn¡¯t understand what Lu Mohai was trying to say at all.

    "Since you know, then stop meddling with my daughter."

    Finally, Lu Mohai released Tang Chaoran, his face full of rage.

    Tang Chaoran: "???"

    What on earth? Who did he disturb?

    When did he interfere with Lu Mohai¡¯s daughter?

    Wait a minute, when did Lu Mohai have a daughter?

    Wasn¡¯t Lu Mohai always single, living an unattached, aristocratic life? Since when did he sprout a daughter?

    Tang Chaoran was completely dumbfounded.

    "Explain it yourself."

    Lu Mohai pointed in the direction of Lu Qingyi.

    Following where Lu Mohai was pointing, he saw a beautiful young girl standing not far away, her eyes constantly staring in this direction.

    Tang Chaoran: "???"

    This young girl, looking so delicate and lovely, was clearly a beauty in the making.

    Though such a beautiful girl was a rare sight, he didn¡¯t recognize this one.

    Tang Chaoran was still perplexed.

    "Uncle Lu."

    Just as Tang Chaoran remained motionless and Lu Mohai was about to open his mouth, he was interrupted by a chill voice.

    Xu Boyan, with one hand in his pocket, was curiously looking at Lu Mohai who had shown up at this place.

    "Uncle Tang."

    Turning his gaze to Tang Chaoran, Xu Boyan nodded slightly to him, his tone quite mild.

    "Boyan, judge this for your uncle."

    Lu Mohai pulled Xu Boyan over, pointing at Tang Chaoran, and began to complain with undisguised rage.

    His anger was so great that it felt like he could grab Tang Chaoran and beat him up at any moment.

    Xu Boyan: "???"

    Tang Chaoran and his father, along with Lu Mohai, had a close fraternity. The three of them had known each other for a long time.

    Did these two have a dispute?

    Lu Mohai rarely left the Lu Mansion. He surely didn¡¯t start a quarrel as soon as he agreed to meet up, did he?

    Tang Chaoran: "???"

    How did he provoke Lu Mohai? He barely said a few words, right?

    He had just walked into the cafe when he was caught by Lu Mohai, who immediately began to scold him in an angry tone.

    He felt extremely wronged and incredibly confused.

    "He is my boyfriend, you know him."

    The moment Xu Boyan walked into the cafe, Lu Qingyi came over. With a slight smile on her face, she approached Xu Boyan and placed her hand in the crook of his arm.

    She turned to Lu Mohai and spoke.

    "He is my...biological father."

    Then, Lu Qingyi introduced Lu Mohai to Xu Boyan. Although the term "dad" was still hard for her to utter, from the beginning to the end, she was on Lu Mohai¡¯s side, considering him as her father deep down.

    Lu Mohai: "???"

    Why?

    What the hell?

    So Xu Boyan is Lu Qingyi¡¯s boyfriend? Did he misunderstand Tang Chaoran?

    Lu Mohai now felt rather embarrassed. When Lu Qingyi said he knew him, and indicated that he would be here soon, he mistakenly thought that Tang Chaoran was Lu Qingyi¡¯s so-called "boyfriend".

    He didn¡¯t clarify.

    Xu Boyan: "..."

    He took a deep breath. Seeing Lu Mohai, his astonishment wasn¡¯t too much of a big deal... it seemed... quite reasonable.

    Tang Chaoran: "???"

    What the hell? Lu Mohai really has a daughter? Is this for real?

    Where did she come from? He distinctly remembered that Lu Mohai was unmarried and had been living a celibate life. Did the daughter just pop out of a rock?

    "Uncle Lu, your wish has finally come true."

    Xu Boyan cornered his lips slightly, looked tenderly at the girl, who was clutching his arm, an exceptionally gentle expression on his face.

    Lu Mohai¡¯s wish for their families to be related by marriage had come true. His girlfriend turned out to be Lu Mohai¡¯s biological daughter.

    ¡ª¡ª

    The four people sat at a table for four. Tang Chaoran, holding a cup of coffee, helplessly shook his head as he watched Lu Mohai barely keeping his laughter in.

    "Old Lu, I really don¡¯t know what to say to you. You actually thought of me as such a person. I¡¯m so old, would I take advantage of these young girls? And another thing, we¡¯ve known each other for so long. Don¡¯t you know my character?"

    Tang Chaoran stirred the coffee in his hand, grumbling with an unhappy look on his face, deflated and far from pleased.

    After not seeing each other for a while, the moment they reconnected, Lu Mohai marked him as a scumbag, deceiving his daughter¡¯s affection. He felt very aggrieved.

    "Sorry, I didn¡¯t think much at the time."

    Lu Mohai felt somewhat embarrassed. He was too agitated, too worried about Lu Qingyi, fearful that she would be duped, and acted without thinking. He immediately assumed Tang Chaoran was the person in question.

    Lu Qingyi told him that he knew him and that he would be there soon.

    The moment he saw Tang Chaoran, his mind went blank and he immediately decided to berate him.

    He didn¡¯t think about Xu Boyan at all.

    He seldom socialized, and apart from peers his own age, he did not know many young people. This time, his better judgment escaped him. S~ea??h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "Uncle Tang, it was me who didn¡¯t explain clearly."

    Lu Qingyi apologized to Tang Chaoran in a regretful tone and defended Lu Mohai.

    Even though she couldn¡¯t say the word "dad", she sided with Lu Mohai in her heart and felt that he was her father.

    Indeed, she didn¡¯t clarify, leading to Lu Mohai¡¯s misunderstanding.

 Chapter 419: The 419 gene is very important_1

    Chapter 419: The 419 gene is very important_1"Uncle Lu, I apologize for not making things clear to you last time. It¡¯s my fault for the misunderstanding."

    Xu Boyan also expressed his regret, blaming himself for not telling Lu Mohai that his girlfriend was Lu Qingyi before.

    "Ah, it¡¯s okay."

    Tang Chaoran sighed and shot Lu Mohai an aggrieved look.

    "By the way, Lu, where did you get this daughter?"

    Compared to others, Tang Chaoran was more curious about Lu Qingyi.

    They all knew Lu Mohai was fond of a girl, had chased her persistently but failed, and they also knew that the girl disappeared later.

    Lu Mohai never got married, they knew he couldn¡¯t let go of the girl named Ruan Qingyang, and he mostly stayed alone in Lu Mansion. S§×arch* The N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Tang Chaoran was confused as to where Lu Mohai got such an grown-up daughter. It was quite strange.

    "She¡¯s Ruan Qingyang and my daughter."

    Lu Mohai looked at Lu Qingyi with an unusually tender gaze, shining with adoration.

    Tang Chaoran: "???"

    He was totally confused.

    Lu Mohai slowly began to explain their story, filled with remorse towards Lu Qingyi.

    "My God..."

    After listening to this, Tang Chaoran was speechless and shocked. Could this be more surprising?

    "Although I never met Ruan Qingyang, I¡¯ve heard about her remarkable abilities, Qingyi, you must have those too, right?"

    Tang Chaoran turned his eyes towards Lu Qingyi, full of expectancy and curiosity.

    Ruan Qingyang was well-known back in the days. Her medical skills were widely acclaimed and quite extraordinary.

    "I¡¯m okay."

    Lu Qingyi sipped her coffee and responded casually.

    It was okay, she wasn¡¯t particularly exceptional.

    "It¡¯s okay if you don¡¯t excel in anything or don¡¯t need to be multi-talented."

    Lu Mohai said, his daughter didn¡¯t have to be outstanding, he wouldn¡¯t mind even if she was not.

    "The young lady is skilled in piano, mathematics, biology, and medicine."

    Xu Boyan took Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand and said to her affectionately, a look of sweetness in his eyes.

    Indeed, his girl was capable of everything.

    Lu Mohai kept staring at Xu Boyan¡¯s hand holding Lu Qingyi¡¯s. Suddenly, he felt like chopping Xu Boyan¡¯s hand off.

    What a nuisance.

    "Oh, you must be as talented as your mother."

    Tang Chaoran nodded, thinking that the child of Ruan Qingyang and Lu Mohai couldn¡¯t be less talented.

    Just like the clich¨¦ that teachers¡¯ children usually turn out to be exceptional, she couldn¡¯t be any different.

    "Hardrick¡¯s most famous Professor Lu and as June, she¡¯s really outstanding, really impressive."

    Xu Boyan revealed two of Lu Qingyi¡¯s identities. His gaze towards Lu Qingyi was gentle.

    Hardrick¡¯s most famous Professor Lu?

    June?

    Tang Chaoran stared at Lu Qingyi in disbelief. Just these two identities were enough to make her seem incredible. If she had even more secrets?

    "Sure enough, the offspring of exceptional people can never be mediocre."

    Tang Chaoran spoke to himself, slapping his thigh.

    "Such a pity, she already has a boyfriend so early..."

    Tang Chaoran glanced at Xu Boyan and Lu Qingyi¡¯s interlocked hands and sighed in disappointment.

    Alas, what a shame! Xu Boyan was so quick in grabbing her. Otherwise, he would definitely have advised his nephew to pursue her.

    "Uncle Tang, we¡¯re planning to get married."

    Xu Boyan held Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand and answered seriously, not wanting to leave any room for Tang Chaoran to speculate wrongly.

    He originally wanted to say that they¡¯re getting married, but considering Lu Mohai¡¯s presence, he hesitated to bring it up.

    "We¡¯re planning to get married next month."

    Lu Qingyi looked at Xu Boyan, her gaze soft. She spoke slowly.

    They planned to register their marriage on her birthday.

    Lu Mohai: "..."

    Could they consider his feelings?

    He wanted to say "No," but he wasn¡¯t sure he had the right to do so.

    After all, he never raised Lu Qingyi. No matter their blood relationship, he knew he wasn¡¯t entitled to any say.

    "I sincerely hope you won¡¯t object. You know Xu Boyan, you understand he¡¯s trustworthy."

    Lu Qingyi looked at Lu Mohai, asserting her firm decision to marry Xu Boyan, regardless of Lu Mohai¡¯s approval or disapproval.

    Even if he disapproved, she would still insist on her decision. Worst case, she would just stop acknowledging him as her father because she barely had any emotional attachment to him, apart from the blood connection, which made him feel slightly familiar.

    Lu Mohai: "..."

    Of course, he knew that Xu Boyan was a reliable and deep-feeling person, a man worth entrusting a lifetime to.

    Although Xu Boyan was indeed a good man, because Lu Qingyi was his biological daughter, whenever Lu Mohai saw Xu Boyan, he found fault with him.

    His newly-found daughter was already someone else¡¯s girlfriend, and they even planned to get married. They even decided on the date.

    "Boyan is indeed a reliable kid. He may seem cold, but when he¡¯s in love, he is extremely dedicated. Even the coldest person can become tender."

    Tang Chaoran nodded approvingly at Xu Boyan. He had always approved of Xu Boyan, and even imagined him getting together with his niece.

    Sigh, what a pity this idea won¡¯t come true.

    "Qingyi, you¡¯re not even twenty yet. Can you consider getting engaged first and then marry after a couple of years?"

    Lu Mohai put down his coffee cup and asked slowly.

    It wasn¡¯t that he disagreed with Xu Boyan and Lu Qingyi being together, he just thought they were hurrying into marriage.

    Lu Mohai felt that except for Xu Boyan, no one else could be worthy of Lu Qingyi. His daughter was meant to shine.

    "This is something I¡¯ve thought about for a long time."

    Lu Qingyi pursed her lips and took a deep breath.

    Yes, she¡¯d given it a lot of thought, so she didn¡¯t want to change her decision.

    "Uncle Lu, I¡¯ll listen to her."

    Xu Boyan looked deeply towards Lu Qingyi and said slowly.

    He was eager to get married soon. But if Lu Qingyi thought it would be better to get engaged first and then get married, he would respect her decision.

    "As long as you¡¯re happy."

    Lu Mohai sighed lightly and murmured.

    Lu Qingyi was just like Ruan Qingyang. Lu Mohai understood well that once she¡¯d made a decision, she wouldn¡¯t change it.

 Chapter 420 Lu Mohai: Can you cook?_1

    Chapter 420: 420 Lu Mohai: Can you cook?_1The conversation was quite pleasant, Tang Chaoran had to leave early for some reasons, while Lu Qingyi, Xu Boyan and Lu Mohai remained in the cafe.

    "Are you hungry?"

    Lu Mohai asked, as he assumed they hadn¡¯t eaten anything yet.

    Lu Qingyi: "I¡¯m okay."

    "What do you want to eat? Are you allergic to shrimps?"

    Lu Mohai asked and then seemed to remember something.

    Ruan Qingyang was allergic to shrimp and didn¡¯t like seafood much. He wondered if Lu Qingyi was the same.

    "Yeah, I¡¯m allergic."

    Lu Qingyi responded, nodding her head.

    "Just like your mom."

    Lu Mohai noted with a gentle smile on his face as he looked at her.

    This is his daughter who has grown up a lot, she is still a daughter to him and Ruan Qingyang.

    "Uncle Lu, what would you like to eat? I¡¯ll cook for you."

    Xu Boyan offered. Lu Qingyi was accustomed to his cooking.

    Lu Mohai: "???"

    Xu Boyan can cook?

    This can¡¯t be real.

    For Lu Mohai, the idea of Xu Boyan cooking was quite out of ordinary.

    "You can cook?"

    Lu Mohai asked directly. According to Xu Boyan¡¯s father, his son had never made a meal for him and had never even stepped foot in the kitchen before.

    Lu Mohai felt extremely surprised that Xu Boyan was offering to cook him a meal.

    "Hmm, I¡¯ve known how for quite some time now."

    Xu Boyan responded, nodding his head.

    He had learned to cook for Lu Qingyi, and actually only mastered it a few months ago. Perhaps due to his talent, he was able to make delicious meals after only a few tries.

    At least Lu Qingyi enjoyed his cooking.

    "When did you learn? Has your dad tasted your cooking?"

    Lu Mohai asked curiously, wearing a wide smile.

    "Not long after I met this little friend. He hasn¡¯t tried my cooking yet."

    Xu Boyan responded seriously. His father indeed had never tasted his cooking. Last time they were at the Xu Mansion, his father wasn¡¯t there and didn¡¯t have the chance to taste his meals.

    Lu Mohai chuckled to himself. So it turned out Xu Boyan learned to cook because of Lu Qingyi. This was indeed true love.

    It was important that Qingyi had found someone she loved, and who loved her in return.

    "Qingyi, Boyan is truly worth entrusting your heart to."

    Lu Mohai looked at Lu Qingyi and gently laughed. He was indeed a man to entrust her to.

    ¡ª¡ª

    Lu Mohai, Xu Boyan and Lu Qingyi arrived at a small apartment near the medical school. He carefully observed the place, his eyebrows furrowed in thought.

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    Just as boyfriend and girlfriend, they were already cohabiting?

    Lu Mohai had strong objections to this, after all Lu Qingyi was his biological daughter.

    The living room had many things placed around. There were items that belonged to a man and a woman, suggesting two people living together. It was small, cozy and charming.

    At a glance, it was clear to Lu Mohai that Xu Boyan and Lu Qingyi were living together.

    "You...when did you start living together?"

    Lu Mohai asked, looking around. His voice reflected his disbelief.

    Lu Qingyi was quite different from Ruan Qingyang. At this age, Ruan Qingyang was still clueless about many things, while Lu Qingyi already had a boyfriend and was cohabiting with him.

    "Not long after I arrived in Kyoto, shortly after the college entrance exam."

    Lu Qingyi answered seriously, without hiding anything. She also told him the approximate time although she couldn¡¯t remember the exact date.

    Lu Mohai: "..."

    Damn, you¡¯re kidding?

    Just after the college entrance exam?

    Isn¡¯t this too early?

    Xu Boyan had wooed his daughter so soon, and he was just...how did he manage to do that so easily?

    "Have you been with Xu Boyan since high school?"

    A surge of resentment suddenly welled up in Lu Mohai¡¯s heart. Xu Boyan had wooed Lu Qingyi so early.

    Lu Mohai was now feeling quite indescribable.

    "Yeah, that¡¯s true."

    Lu Qingyi nodded.

    As soon as Xu Boyan entered the apartment, he put on an apron and walked into the kitchen to prepare the meal, leaving Lu Qingyi and Lu Mohai in the living room.

    "Have you...done that?"

    Lu Mohai took a deep breath, he asked rather shyly. As Lu Qingyi¡¯s biological father, he needed to ask, however embarrassed he felt.

    Lu Qingyi was his precious daughter, she needed to protect herself. It would be better to wait until after marriage for such intimate matters.

    Although he had seen Xu Boyan grow up and respected him, Lu Mohai was not sure if Xu Boyan would always love Qingyi, so he suspected it was better to wait.

    "We sleep in separate rooms, we just live together. Xu Boyan usually cooks and I eat. Don¡¯t worry, he treats me really well. I know my limits and he said these matters should be after marriage."

    Lu Qingyi responded very naturally to Lu Mohai¡¯s question. She smiled genuinely, sure of herself.

    Lu Qingyi believed there was nothing embarrassing about these matters as neither she nor Xu Boyan had gone too far. They had just kissed at most.

    Xu Boyan treated her very well. Though she was okay with it, Xu Boyan insisted that these intimate matters could wait until after marriage and weren¡¯t in a hurry.

    Such matters indeed reflected a man¡¯s true feelings. If he was only attracted to her physically, he wouldn¡¯t have been able to restrain himself.

    But if he truly loved her, he would have the patience to wait.

    "Hmm, you two should take care of each other. Can you come back on your birthday? Lu family is waiting for you. I¡¯m not married and don¡¯t have any other children."

    Lu Mohai gently patted Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand, speaking gently. He hoped she would come back.

    Now that he knew he had a daughter, he really wished to acknowledge his daughter officially.

    He wanted everyone to know that he, Lu Mohai, also had a daughter, and that she was outstanding.

    "The matter can be postponed, there¡¯s no need to rush."

    Lu Qingyi gently shook her head. She affirmed her desire to recognize her ancestral home, but she didn¡¯t feel the matter needed to be rushed.

    "You...don¡¯t you want to?"

    Lu Mohai looked earnestly at Lu Qingyi.

    At present, it seemed that Lu Qingyi lacked for nothing, until now, her biological father didn¡¯t even know she existed and he hadn¡¯t taken care of her.

    Perhaps she was somewhat reluctant.

    "No, I¡¯m just not used to suddenly having a father."

    Lu Qingyi shook her head and firmly responded.

 Chapter 421 mother and daughter confronted with chili _1

    Chapter 421: 421 mother and daughter confronted with chili _1Lu Qingyi also knew that most of her discomfort was due to unfamiliarity, right? Before she discovered her true identity, her father was like a non-entity, his absence was unnoticeable and she had never experienced a father¡¯s love.

    So, the presence of Lu Mohai, her father, was something Lu Qingyi was really unaccustomed to.

    "My dear child...."

    Lu Mohai looked at Lu Qingyi with a pained heart, not knowing what to say in that moment. He blamed himself.

    Even though Lu Qingyi had said she had no relation to him, Lu Mohai couldn¡¯t help but feel guilty.

    "It¡¯s okay, the past is in the past. If not for them, I probably wouldn¡¯t have discovered that I can be outstanding too, right?" S§×ar?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Lu Qingyi said with a faint smile. She spoke in a relaxed tone.

    Indeed, if not for the treatment by Yao Meishu and Lu Yao, she wouldn¡¯t have become so outstanding.

    Lu Jiayue was quite outstanding too, but sometimes, she was spoiled too much and didn¡¯t really work hard.

    Natural talent is just a foundation for hard work, it doesn¡¯t mean you can be complacent with just having talent.

    Lu Mohai looked at Lu Qingyi with sadness in his heart, ultimately he didn¡¯t say anything, he truly didn¡¯t know what to say.

    The food was served rather quickly. Xu Boyan urged Lu Qingyi to go wash her hands and asked Lu Mohai to do the same.

    Xu Boyan arranged the dishes properly, then he fetched the bowls and chopsticks. He filled the rice bowls, making sure everything was perfect.

    When Lu Qingyi and Lu Mohai returned after washing their hands, they seated themselves at the table. Lu Mohai looked at the flavorful dishes covering the table and sighed softly.

    Xu Boyan must really like Lu Qingyi. Even though he never used to do these things, he was now willing to do all the cooking because of her.

    A man who had never cooked before, was now doing so for a woman. This was love, and Lu Mohai could tell that Xu Boyan must truly love Lu Qingyi.

    "Why is everything made with green pepper?"

    Lu Mohai picked up his chopsticks and noticed that most of the dishes on the table were made with various types of green pepper, along with some meat dishes. He raised his eyebrows slightly.

    All the dishes were made with green peppers, he didn¡¯t really understand.

    "I like it."

    Lu Qingyi said. Her eyes softened with a smile; Xu Boyan knew of her preference and had prepared these specially for her.

    She was particularly picky about her food, and Xu Boyan also strived to make dishes that catered to her taste.

    It¡¯s not that she didn¡¯t eat meat, she just didn¡¯t like it much. Minced meat was still acceptable, but she lost her appetite at the sight of larger cuts of meat.

    She felt that she was an odd creature, extremely picky, and apart from the dishes Xu Boyan made, there was no other restaurant that could cater to her taste.

    "You like green peppers?"

    Lu Mohai was a bit taken aback. Looking at Lu Qingyi, he asked her slowly.

    Lu Qingyi actually liked green peppers while Ruan Qingyang liked lantern peppers.

    Their preferences were quite unique. True to their mother-daughter relationship, they both liked a specific kind of pepper.

    Their tastes were quite peculiar.

    "Yes, I¡¯ve loved it since I was a child. I also think my preference is quite unique, and strange."

    Lu Qingyi responded with a faint smile, acknowledging the uniqueness of her liking for green peppers.

    "Your mother likes lantern peppers¡ªyou and your mother have somehow fixated on peppers. You are truly like mother like daughter."

    Lu Mohai said with a laugh. Lu Qingyi and Ruan Qingyang were really alike.

    He really wished to know why Ruan Qingyang had suddenly left all those years ago, why she had left the child behind.

    He didn¡¯t understand Ruan Qingyang¡¯s reasoning. If Ruan Qingyang wanted to keep the child, she could have told him. He would have married Ruan Qingyang and they could have raised the child together.

    If Ruan Qingyang only wanted to give birth to the child, she could have informed him. He could¡¯ve arranged residence and everything else, and after the birth, he could¡¯ve brought up the adorable child.

    Lu Mohai really couldn¡¯t comprehend what Ruan Qingyang was thinking. Ruan Qingyang was a talented doctor, she must have realized her pregnancy early on.

    Ruan Qingyang probably left because she was pregnant.

    "I suppose this is what it means to be related by blood."

    Lu Qingyi said with a slight smile, envisioning the image of her mother in her mind.

    If possible, she really wanted to meet her mother. Her mother, Ruan Qingyang, must have been a formidable woman.

    Xu Boyan served as a silent participant at the side. He helped Lu Qingyi with the food and also placed everything but the green pepper dishes in front of Lu Mohai.

    The father-daughter were in a conversation, and he didn¡¯t want to interrupt.

    "Why did you fall in love with my mother."

    Even till now, Lu Qingyi was unable to utter the word "Dad". It just couldn¡¯t seem to roll off her tongue.

    "You¡¯re much better than your mother. She was colder, even more¡ªinaccessible. Apart from Wen Wanyu who was always by her side, she didn¡¯t really interact with anyone else, perhaps only with academics and scholars. The first time I saw your mother was when Wen Wanyu brought her to the Lu Family.

    The second time I met your mother, it was in Hardrick¡¯s medical laboratory. She was conducting an experiment with a serious and solemn expression.

    The third time I saw your mother was in a small restaurant near Hardrick¡¯s laboratory. She and Wen Wanyu were eating spicy hot pot. Most of the time, Wen Wanyu was talking and your mother would occasionally smile.

    I can¡¯t exactly say when I fell in love with your mother. I felt it might have been the first time, but it doesn¡¯t seem like it..."

    Lu Mohai slowly closed his eyes, as he began to reminisce about the days when he met Ruan Qingyang.

    He suddenly realized how wonderful those days were. He yearned for those times all of a sudden.

    He knew Ruan Qingyang, but she didn¡¯t know him. He slowly approached her, even though she was cold, her heart was delicate and gentle.

    Her kindness to people was shown through her actions, rarely conveyed through expressions.

    Many people thought Ruan Qingyang was cold and aloof, but those who had truly spent time with her knew that she was just not good at expressing herself. Her dealings with people were exemplary.

    Listening to Lu Mohai, Lu Qingyi began painting a picture of her mother in her head. She felt like she had actually seen her mother.

 Chapter 422: She actually gained weight_1

    Chapter 422: She actually gained weight_1"When you¡¯re in love with someone, it¡¯s truly irresistible."

    Lu Mohai was looking at Lu Qingyi as he slowly spoke, his expression filled with sincerity.

    Indeed, falling in love is an irresistible affair.

    The person you¡¯re fond of might be seen as a failure by many, maybe there are a lot of people who don¡¯t like him/her, maybe he/she is terrible. But, you just adore him/her, it¡¯s an irresistible affection.

    Lu Qingyi turned to look at Xu Boyan, the smile on her face exceptionally tender. Yes, love is an irresistible thing.

    "Here, eat more, you¡¯re too thin."

    Lu Mohai put more food into Lu Qingyi¡¯s bowl, and spoke softly.

    Lu Qingyi was really skinny, Lu Mohai felt that she could be blown away by a strong wind, her thinness made him feel pity.

    Ruan Qingyang was also really thin.

    "I¡¯ve gained weight."

    Lu Qingyi smiled at Lu Mohai, her lips brimming with a radiant smile.

    She used to be skinnier than she is now. It¡¯s Xu Boyan who fattened her up over time, her face and body have both gained some weight.

    Compared to before, she was indeed heavier now.

    "Gained weight?"

    Lu Mohai gently furrowed his brow, his gaze on Lu Qingyi was filled with doubt.

    She was this skinny, how could she have gained weight?

    "Uncle Lu, the youngster used to be skinnier than now, she indeed has gained some weight, but is still too skinny and needs to continue gaining."

    Xu Boyan looked up and chimed in with a comment.

    Indeed, Lu Qingyi used to be skinnier. She was so skinny that holding her felt uneasy, he felt extremely sorry for her then.

    Although Lu Qingyi is still extremely thin right now, she has really improved compared to before.

    "Indeed, I¡¯ve gained a lot of weight. Xu Boyan has been supervising my meals, he even learned to cook just for me."

    Lu Qingyi spoke a few words of praise for Xu Boyan in front of Lu Mohai, although they were true; Xu Boyan indeed learned to cook for her.

    The first time she tasted food cooked by Xu Boyan, despite it not being very delicious, in fact, it was quite tasteless, she found it very moving. It was the first meal Xu Boyan had cooked for her, also the first time Xu Boyan had ever cooked in his life.

    If Lu Qingyi said she wasn¡¯t touched, it would be a lie. She was extremely moved; never before had she experienced such emotions.

    Xu Boyan was, aside from her grandmother, the first person willing to make sacrifices for her, the first person willing to learn things he had never tried just for her.

    "Indeed, even the coldest man will eventually fall head over heels."

    Lu Mohai patted Xu Boyan¡¯s shoulder, expressing his feelings with a sigh.

    Xu Hang was the same before. Before Lin Hang met Gu Xiang, he was just like Xu Boyan, cold and indifferent, emitting a forbidding aura from afar.

    After meeting Gu Xiang, Xu Hang seemed to have completely transformed, no longer as cold as before, he was extremely tender towards Gu Xiang.

    His relationship with others was also not as chilly as before, he appeared much more amiable.

    No matter how cold a person is, when they meet the one they love, they will retract their sharp edges.

    Xu Hang was like that, and so was Xu Boyan.

    "Perhaps, when one meets the one they love, one can never bear to be cold to her."

    Lu Qingyi lowered her gaze to look at Lu Qingyi, the smile in his eyes was like a star, incredibly dazzling, very brilliant.

    Yes, when one meets the one they love, how can they bear to be cold to her? Cherishing her is never enough.

    Lu Mohai: "..."

    He was already of a certain age, and suddenly felt like he was force-fed a mouthful of dog food.

    After eating a full meal, Xu Boyan cleaned up the dishes, Lu Qingyi and Lu Mohai sat in the living room watching TV.

    "I never imagined that I would have a daughter, and I dared not fantasize about having a child with your mother."

    Lu Mohai looked at Lu Qingyi who was busy in the kitchen, and he sighed softly.

    He never dared to hope for these things in the past. The Lu family¡¯s vast wealth was something he wouldn¡¯t let those greedy Lu family members have. He even planned to sell off the Lu family mansion when he grew old and donate the money.

    If the Lu family¡¯s assets were to be sold off and the money all donated to welfare homes or the like.

    He¡¯d planned all of that out well in advance. He was somewhat reluctant to let go of these assets; after all, they were inherited from his ancestors and he¡¯s just developed them further. S§×arch* The Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Compared to selling them, he was more reluctant to hand over the assets to those people. The Lu family¡¯s fortune would just gradually wither away in their hands and the Lu family would become a laughingstock of the nobility.

    Now it¡¯s good, he has a daughter who can inherit these wealth. Lu Qingyi may not know anything, but Xu Boyan does.

    He doesn¡¯t have much demand on those things, he doesn¡¯t need any further success, it¡¯s enough to just maintain the status quo, his expectations are rather low.

    Girls should be pampered, he doesn¡¯t really want Lu Qingyi to take over such business, because it can be very tiring, but with Xu Boyan there, he doesn¡¯t have much to worry about.

    Lin Hang doesn¡¯t let Gu Xiang do housework or let her do tiring things. As Lin Hang¡¯s son, Xu Boyan is naturally the same.

    Lu Qingyi was silent, with a soft smile on her face.

    Actually, she wanted to say that she never thought she would have a father like Lu Mohai and never thought she would experience fatherly love in this life.

    There¡¯s so much she wants to say, but she can¡¯t say it right now.

    Being with Lu Mohai gives her a comfortable feeling, she gets a very warm and cozy sensation.

    "Are you staying tonight?"

    Lu Qingyi looked around the small apartment and asked uncertainly.

    This apartment only has two rooms, but this entire building belongs to Xu Boyan, living here could be easily arranged.

    Just need to clean up a little.

    "Well... I should go back."

    Lu Mohai looked around the small apartment and said hesitantly after a while.

    There were no more rooms, the sofa was too small, he felt it was better to return.

    "It¡¯s okay, there are more rooms. You can stay in the apartment across the hall. Xu Boyan owns this entire building, you can stay if you want, it¡¯s just a matter of tidying up."

    Lu Qingyi pursed her lips, shook her head lightly, and spoke very seriously.

    She didn¡¯t know why, but she wanted to spend more time with Lu Mohai. Although she never called out "father" from start to finish, she had always acknowledged Lu Mohai as her father in her heart.

 Chapter 423 Hurting people is motivated_1

    Chapter 423: 423 Hurting people is motivated_1Is the entire apartment complex bought?

    Lu Mohai was completely stunned. His face was one of disbelief. He looked at Xu Boyan, who was busy in the kitchen, and for a moment, he didn¡¯t know what to say.

    Only someone deeply in love would do something this crazy.

    While others buy houses, cars, clothes, and bags, Xu Boyan surprisingly bought an apartment complex. This truly surpassed his imagination.

    "Why buy an apartment?"

    Lu Mohai asked.

    Even though he knew Xu Boyan bought the whole apartment complex because of Lu Qingyi, he still found it hard to imagine.

    Apartments... are really something few people buy.

    Lu Qingyi: "It¡¯s close to the medical school, just a few minutes¡¯ walk."

    Indeed, Xu Boyan initially thought to gift her only one apartment, but he thought it would be quieter if he bought the whole building, so he did.

    Such an outrageous thing.

    Lu Mohai: "..."

    He didn¡¯t know what to say, really speechless.

    Lu Qingyi asked: "Will you live here?"

    "Okay."

    Lu Mohai nodded in agreement, he had that thought before, but he felt it might be inconvenient.

    Xu Boyan, tall and long-legged, would definitely not be comfortable sleeping on the sofa. If he were to sleep on the sofa, Xu Boyan and Lu Qingyi would object. He was a male, it was not possible for him to sleep with his daughter, and didn¡¯t want Xu Boyan and Lu Qingyi to sleep together either.

    Now that he knows there¡¯s a place to stay, Lu Mohai almost agreed with both hands and feet.

    "I¡¯ll go tidy it up."

    Xu Boyan, having just finished washing the dishes, immediately said.

    "I¡¯ll do it."

    It¡¯s better for a girl to make the bed, it would be rather challenging for Xu Boyan.

    "You sit."

    Xu Boyan shook his head, pressing down on Lu Qingyi¡¯s shoulder to say.

    When he had the chance to be attentive, he would never miss out. Plus, for things he could do, he would prefer not to let Lu Qingyi lift a finger, he¡¯d take care of it.

    Lu Qingyi obediently sat down, Xu Boyan opened the door and went to the opposite room to tidy it up for Lu Mohai.

    "Boyan really cares about you."

    Lu Mohai reached out, gently ruffling Lu Qingyi¡¯s hair as he said.

    A deep smile spread over Lu Qingyi¡¯s lips.

    ¡ª¡ª

    Yao Meishu had been unknowingly spending money to investigate the source of the letter, but she still hadn¡¯t found any leads. S§×arch* The NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    The more she thought about it, the more agitated she became, her heart was never at ease.

    Lu Qingyi, listening to the news reported by Xu Boyan¡¯s subordinate, had a very calm expression. She was almost certain now, Ruan Qingyang¡¯s death was highly related to Yao Meishu.

    She lowered her head, calculating in her heart, then picked up a pen to write another letter to Yao Meishu in Ruan Qingyang¡¯s handwriting.

    She finished packing the letter and sent it off to be sent, the posted from Kyoto. She didn¡¯t hide the location of the post, just gave a rough estimate.

    The next step was to wait for the right time. Those with a guilty conscience will eventually expose their true colors, Yao Meishu¡¯s true colors should soon be apparent.

    "I always feel that if my mother¡¯s death is related to Yao Meishu, it must be because of other things. She wouldn¡¯t harm someone out of envy. After all, she¡¯s been jealous for so long."

    Lu Qingyi lowered her gaze, her eyes never leaving her phone. She looked up at Xu Boyan and said seriously.

    Yes, the motive for killing was the most important. Yao Meishu wouldn¡¯t kill out of envy.

    Yao Meishu had been jealous since childhood. She had been envious for so many years that, while unhappy, she had become accustomed to it. She wouldn¡¯t kill Ruan Qingyang out of envy.

    "Yes, there must be a motive."

    Xu Boyan nodded, he had investigated, but there was no useful information.

    Those medical masters, whose data have always been protected by higher-ups, not even hackers could access the information.

    Whilst they were living, hackers could find useful information. After their death, those pieces of information became almost blank.

    Ruan Qingyang had been deceased for many years. She couldn¡¯t find much of the data, and many things related to Ruan Qingyang were wiped clean.

    "Perhaps we can start with Lu Yao."

    Lu Qingyi thought for a while then slowly said.

    Opening up through Lu Yao might indeed be a good strategy, as perhaps Lu Yao was the breakthrough point.

    Lu Qingyi could see that Yao Meishu cared a lot about Lu Yao, probably out of deep love.

    "Why do you two look so grave?"

    Lu Mohai pushed the door open and walked in, asking with slight confusion.

    Knowing that there was a place to live opposite, Lu Mohai had been staying for a few days now.

    He was mainly doing chores for Lu Qingyi every day: grocery shopping and cooking mainly, leading a fulfilling life. The primary reason was his desire to do more for Lu Qingyi.

    Taking care of Lu Qingyi¡¯s life was also a possibility since she had to go to school every day and it was tiring. Xu Boyan also had to work and had things to do.

    He had been idle for so long, and now found himself very free.

    "What was my mother¡¯s health status like?"

    Lu Qingyi lifted her eyes to look at Lu Mohai and asked.

    She suddenly feared her guess was wrong. What if Ruan Qingyang originally had poor health?

    "Very good, she seldom fell ill. She was always healthy, besides catching a minor cold in cold weather, she didn¡¯t have any other issues. She was always very healthy."

    Lu Mohai didn¡¯t need to think before saying that. Ruan Qingyang¡¯s health was always excellent.

    When he heard that Ruan Qingyang died from complications during childbirth, Lu Mohai was especially surprised, he couldn¡¯t believe it.

    How could someone so healthy, just drop dead from giving birth?

    "Uncle Lu, Ruan auntie might not have died from childbirth complications."

    After hearing Lu Mohai speak, Xu Boyan concluded.

    Lu Qingyi fell into deep thought, the child was swapped by Yao Meishu, so Ruan Qingyang¡¯s death was undoubtedly directly related to Yao Meishu.

    However, Lu Qingyi couldn¡¯t understand why Yao Meishu would do that. It was completely unnecessary to gain Lu Yao¡¯s parents¡¯ favor.

    Having studied medicine for many years, she knew that after giving birth, the mother is very weak. Yao Meishu could have used other methods to take the baby away.

    If she had discussed this with Ruan Qingyang, perhaps the matter might have been easily resolved. Lu Yao¡¯s mother only needed a glance; she didn¡¯t have long anyway.

    "I also don¡¯t think she died from childbirth complications."

    Lu Mohai said, slapping the table hard.

    He had long suspected this, he knew Ruan Qingyang¡¯s physical condition very well. It was impossible for her to die due to childbirth complications.

    "If she was deliberately killed, it was likely Yao Meishu."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s voice was resolute.

    Apart from Yao Meishu there really was no one else. Ruan Qingyang lived in Kyoto. The baby was born in Jin City. Lu Mohai, not even being able to find Ruan Qingyang¡¯s whereabouts, there¡¯s no chance of any enemy knowing where Ruan Qingyang was.

 Chapter 424 Yao Meishu receives letter again_1

    Chapter 424: 424 Yao Meishu receives letter again_1"Qingyang¡¯s twin sister?"

    Lu Mohai was slightly taken aback, he asked incredulously.

    Did the twin sisters harm Ruan Qingyang?

    "Yes."

    Lu Qingyi nodded, Yao Meishu is highly suspect. Even if it wasn¡¯t her, she definitely knew the truth.

    Lu Qingyi briefed Lu Mohai about Yao Meishu. Frowning, he wore an angry expression.

    "What do you need me to do?"

    Lu Mohai asked.

    He felt that he should do something, but he didn¡¯t know what he could do.

    "Just wait, I have a plan."

    Lu Qingyi gently shook her head. Her letter could be handed to Yao Meishu by today. Yao Meishu would definitely think of coming to Kyoto.

    As long as Yao Meishu arrived in Kyoto, she could certainly find a way to figure things out, and it would be much simpler.

    Lu Mohai glanced at Xu Boyan, then nodded. Xu Boyan¡¯s ability was strong, and that was worth believing.

    Lu Mohai would naturally not think about Lu Qingyi¡¯s capabilities or her ties with certain factions.

    "I¡¯ll head to school now, I have some work to do."

    Lu Qingyi glanced at her wristwatch, she had some experiments to conduct.

    Now, in the Medical School¡¯s lab, no one dared to disturb her experiments, no one dared to question her abilities ¨C not even if she was a freshman.

    "My little girl, don¡¯t stress yourself too much, a decent job is enough."

    Lu Mohai looked at Lu Qingyi, saying concernedly. These days Lu Qingyi had been very busy, always rushing to school.

    She had been up early, working late into the night. Being so tired as a freshman, wasn¡¯t it going to be even more exhausting when she became a senior? Lu Mohai really worried about Lu Qingyi and wished for her not to push herself so hard.

    Everything he owned was hers, he could back her up, there was no need for her to wear herself out.

    "I¡¯m not tired doing things that I like."

    Lu Qingyi shook her head. Although sometimes she did feel very tired, she felt particularly fulfilled, and she derived joy from it.

    She wasn¡¯t the kind of person who could lie around all day. She always needed to find things to do, she enjoyed a full life and liked to be busy.

    ¡ª¡ª

    When Yao Meishu received another letter, this one too was visibly Ruan Qingyang¡¯s handwriting. She trembled as she opened the envelope.

    [I thought, we were good sisters, no matter what, we are of the same parents.]

    In the envelope, there was only this short line of words. It didn¡¯t seem notable on the surface, yet it seemed to carry a lot of implied meanings.

    The lines between the words seemed to hint at deep meaning.

    Yao Meishu¡¯s hand, which was holding the letter, trembled. She took a deep breath, looking at the old envelope, she felt a sense of dread.

    She immediately called to investigate the source of the letter. Soon she discovered that the letter had been sent from Kyoto.

    Kyoto.

    Yes, Ruan Qingyang had been living in Kyoto, she had always been in Kyoto, if she hadn¡¯t gotten pregnant, she probably wouldn¡¯t have returned to a small place like Jin City.

    After all, in Kyoto, Ruan Qingyang was a renowned doctor. How could she possibly be interested in a small place like Jin City?

    "What¡¯s up?"

    When Lu Yao returned from work, the first thing he saw was Yao Meishu seated on the sofa, a piece of paper clutched in her hands, her expression solemn.

    Hearing the voice, she hastily crumpled up the paper, her demeanor somewhat anxious. S~ea??h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Why didn¡¯t Lin give her a heads-up? Fortunately, she hadn¡¯t been caught doing anything.

    "Old Lu, can we reclaim our son? We¡¯ve been procrastinating for so long, when will you be free?"

    With her eyes welling up, Yao Meishu looked at Lu Yao somewhat pitifully.

    After finding out that Gu Yansi was in Kyoto, Lu Yao had intended to go there, but Yao Meishu had excused it off. Later, Lu Yao had been very busy, and the matter of going to Kyoto had been put to rest.

    Now Yao Meishu wanted to use this matter as an excuse to go to Kyoto.

    "I¡¯ve been somewhat busy lately."

    Lu Yao hesitated for a moment before replying. There indeed had been a lot of company matters recently; he had been handling them non-stop.

    "I... Alright then, you go ahead. I just wanted to see our son, I was in the wrong before."

    With an apologetic face, Yao Meishu deflected and didn¡¯t look at Lu Yao. She seemed to be in a particularly distraught state.

    "Well, I can put my work aside. I¡¯ll go back to the company now and handle the transition. Tomorrow, I¡¯ll accompany you to Kyoto, is that okay?"

    Lu Yao moved closer to Yao Meishu, lightly massaging her head while he spoke gently to her.

    Seeing Yao Meishu¡¯s distressed state, he couldn¡¯t help but feel bad. Work wasn¡¯t as important as Yao Meishu, it could be put aside.

    "No need, you¡¯re busy. You¡¯ll get too tired."

    Yao Meishu shook her head, seeming to be very understanding of his situation.

    "It¡¯s okay. Accompanying you is important. Besides, we must reclaim our son."

    Lu Yao spoke. After all, that was his biological son; he had to acknowledge his roots no matter what.

    The Lu family¡¯s wealth would be better transferred to his son in the future, while daughters are more suited for enjoyment.

    "Ah, fine then, I¡¯ll book the flights."

    Yao Meishu took a deep breath, and immediately took her phone out, intending to book the tickets online.

    "Yes."

    Lu Yao nodded and then, without even having time to undress, he went out again. He had to go back to the company to handle some things and make sure the transition went smoothly, so he could leave for Kyoto first thing tomorrow morning. Otherwise, he would have too much to worry about.

    Watching Lu Yao leave the door, Yao Meishu immediately unfolded the crumpled paper, looked at the handwriting on it, and her mood became more and more agitated.

    Kyoto, Ruan Qingyang.

    She must find out the truth, she must find out who sent her these letters, and know when Ruan Qingyang wrote these letters, and why the letters were sent out after so long?

    There was an infinite mystery in Yao Meishu¡¯s heart, the tension and fear in her heart were getting heavier.

    "Nanny Lin."

    After tearing the letter into pieces and throwing it in the trash can, Yao Meishu called "Nanny Lin" in a not very nice tone.

    "Madam, what¡¯s the matter?"

    Lin was holding a kettle. She rushed in, looked agitated, and asked.

    Yao Meishu¡¯s tone was not good, and anyone could tell that she was angry. Lin¡¯s heart tightened with tension.

    "Can¡¯t you notify in advance?"

    Yao Meishu went straight to the point and began to criticize.

    "Eh, What?"

    Lin looked confused, she asked in a puzzled tone, not understanding Yao Meishu¡¯s meaning.

    "The lord was back, and you didn¡¯t notify me in advance, did you?"

    The tone of Yao Meishu was bad, with a hint of anger.

 Chapter 425: Unexpected Encounter at 425 Airport _1

    Chapter 425: Unexpected Encounter at 425 Airport _1Aunt Lin was stunned, watching Yao Meishu in confusion, her mind filled with great doubts.

    Why does Lu Yao¡¯s return need to be reported? Wasn¡¯t that unnecessary before? Wasn¡¯t reporting only for visitors?

    "Remember to announce it when the gentleman returns home."

    Yao Meishu¡¯s voice held a coldness. Her voice was very cold.

    "Ah, he¡¯s not a guest."

    For a moment, Aunt Lin didn¡¯t know what to say. S§×ar?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "Don¡¯t you have a mouth?"

    Yao Meishu spoke irritably. Aunt Lin was most often by the door; as long as she spoke a little louder, Yao Meishu could hear her from the living room.

    Aunt Lin nodded and then retreated. Doubts swirled in her heart. She felt that Yao Meishu had been acting strange lately, starting from when she received an unexplainable letter.

    She hadn¡¯t seen the content of the letter and didn¡¯t know what was written inside that had turned Yao Meishu so neurotic.

    Yao Meishu went upstairs and packed her bags simply.

    She¡¯d been to Kyoto before, but rarely. Her mother didn¡¯t allow her to go. Yao Meishu never understood why; her treatment in comparison to Ruan Qingyang¡¯s was stark.

    Her father had moved to Kyoto and Ruan Qingyang was living a good life with him. She only could live in a small town with her mother. Her mother clearly had the means to go to a big city but instead abandoned many opportunities to stay in a small town.

    Yao Meishu never understood her mother¡¯s ways and resented her deeply.

    All she wanted was a life of wealth, but she had never lived one. Her life with her mother, though not difficult, was only modest.

    ¡ª¡ª

    Yao Meishu bought her plane ticket with her ID, so Lu Qingyi quickly found out that Yao Meishu had bought a ticket. She sat on the sofa, a faint smile on her face, her expression meaningful.

    Well, that impatience, it had to be like this, Lu Qingyi was almost entirely sure now.

    "Yao Meishu will arrive in Kyoto this afternoon."

    Lu Qingyi held the TV remote, flipping channels casually, her tone indifferent.

    She was curious about the first thing Yao Meishu would do upon arriving in Kyoto.

    "Hmm, should we go to the airport? My dad will be back in Kyoto this afternoon."

    Xu Boyan sat next to Lu Qingyi and asked slowly, an amused expression on his face.

    The coincidence might be good.

    "Sure."

    Lu Qingyi readily agreed.

    Although Xu Hang also had a private plane, he seldom used it unless it was an emergency.

    Those without money always fantasized about private planes. Those who suddenly became rich often bought a private plane and flaunted it.

    But the truly wealthy were very low-key. They didn¡¯t deliberately flaunt anything, seeing private planes as having no worth.

    Noon.

    Lu Qingyi and Xu Boyan arrived at the airport early. Xu Boyan drove an inconspicuous black car.

    Yao Meishu¡¯s plane landed five minutes earlier than Xu Hang¡¯s. There was only one exit at the airport. Yao Meishu would definitely see Lu Qingyi at the exit.

    "Xu Boyan, I¡¯m a bit scared."

    Lu Qingyi tightly gripped Xu Boyan¡¯s hand, lifted her head to look at him, her voice a bit low.

    "Don¡¯t be scared, no matter what the truth is, I¡¯ll be with you. Haven¡¯t you already guessed that Yao Meishu is involved in this?"

    Xu Boyan held Lu Qingyi in his arms, lightly patting her back, and said slowly.

    There was no need to be scared. He would always stay by Lu Qingyi¡¯s side.

    "No, what I mean is I¡¯m scared to see your dad."

    Lu Qingyi shook her head, taking a deep breath feeling a bit helpless.

    She was just a bit scared to meet Xu Hang. She had been too impulsive to immediately agree to go with Xu Boyan to pick people up at the airport.

    Xu Boyan¡¯s father was somewhat serious, and Lu Qingyi felt a bit scared that Xu Hang wouldn¡¯t like her.

    She wanted to gain Xu Hang¡¯s approval.

    "No, my dad likes you too. Besides, your dad is Lu Mohai, and my dad and your dad are like brothers. They grew up together and are very close."

    Xu Boyan patted Lu Qingyi¡¯s back lightly, his lips curled up in a smile.

    His father wouldn¡¯t object to the woman he liked. And Xu Hang didn¡¯t dislike Lu Qingyi. Plus, as Lu Mohai¡¯s daughter, Xu Hang would definitely not object.

    Xu Hang was just good towards his mother. The only woman in his eyes and heart was Gu Xiang. In his eyes, most women were the same. Lu Qingyi wasn¡¯t unreasonable, Xu Hang naturally wouldn¡¯t have any objections.

    "What I want is your dad¡¯s approval of me, not approval based on external factors."

    Lu Qingyi shook her head. She wanted Xu Hang¡¯s approval, not approval because of external factors.

    Perhaps because she never experienced the warmth of a family as a child, what she hoped for now was a marriage genuinely approved by Xu Boyan¡¯s parents.

    Because if Xu Boyan¡¯s parents didn¡¯t approve of her, their children wouldn¡¯t have a happy life in the future. She knew that feeling.

    "No, the last time he saw you he said he liked you a lot."

    Xu Boyan brushed Lu Qingyi¡¯s hair lightly as he spoke in a gentle voice.

    Lu Qingyi nodded slightly without saying a word.

    Yao Meishu and Lu Yao exiting from the airport, Yao Meishu quickly spotted Lu Qingyi and Xu Boyan at the airport entrance.

    A thought flashed through her mind. How did Xu Boyan and Lu Qingyi know they were coming to Kyoto today?

    "Isn¡¯t that Qingyi?"

    Lu Yao also saw Lu Qingyi, turning to Yao Meishu confused.

    Did Yao Meishu ask Lu Qingyi to come pick them up?

    "Did you ask her to come pick us up?"

    Yao Meishu was silent. Lu Yao asked again, filled with confusion.

    "It wasn¡¯t me," Yao Meishu shook her head slightly, "She hasn¡¯t been monitoring my journey, has she?"

    Then, Yao Meishu posed another question, biting her lip lightly, appearing scared.

    "Let¡¯s go and see."

    Lu Yao frowned slightly, leading Yao Meishu over.

    The moment Yao Meishu and Lu Yao emerged, Lu Qingyi and Xu Boyan saw them but pretended not to, looking elsewhere.

    "How did you know I was coming to Kyoto?"

    Yao Meishu walked up to Lu Qingyi and demanded angrily.

 Chapter 426 Yao Meishu got slapped in the face_1

    Chapter 426: 426 Yao Meishu got slapped in the face_1Lu Qingyi turned her head and gave Yao Meishu a detached glance, her voice notably cold, "Do I know you?"

    The tone was so distant, it was the kind of cold that seeps into your bones.

    Yao Meishu choked up instantly, disbelievingly looking at Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi actually said something like this, it was just too much.

    Doesn¡¯t recognize?

    Heh, after all, she has raised Lu Qingyi for so many years.

    "Speak up, what¡¯s your purpose? How did you know we are coming today?"

    Yao Meishu crossed her arms, looking full of confidence, convinced that Lu Qingyi intended to confront her.

    Such a coincidence didn¡¯t exist. As soon as she had stepped out of the airport, Lu Qingyi was already waiting outside. So Yao Meishu was convinced Lu Qingyi was waiting for her.

    "Do I know you that well? Don¡¯t be too confident. I, Lu Qingyi, am telling you clearly, there is no connection between you and me whatsoever. The only reason you can still stand in front of me is due to the thin blood bond we share."

    Lu Qingyi watched Yao Meishu, her gaze icy cold, the kind of cold that goes deep into the bone. Yao Meishu¡¯s excessive confidence was so real.

    "Qingyi, after all, we are your aunt and uncle-in-law. Once you¡¯re married, we can serve as witnesses."

    Lu Yao¡¯s gaze darted between Xu Boyan and Lu Qingyi, as he spoke gently, quite pleasantly.

    The matter of marriage would be better with the presence of parents from both sides. Lu Yao was reminding Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s attitude was becoming more and more obnoxious. Lu Yao felt his patience wearing thin.

    "Qingyi."

    Just as Lu Yao finished speaking, a commanding voice of a middle-aged man came from not far away, sounding somewhat chilly.

    Lu Yao and Yao Meishu glanced in the direction of the voice and saw a middle-aged man in a black coat with a cold expression approaching, carrying a briefcase in his hand.

    Xu Boyan watched the man approaching, a wrinkle appearing between his brows, his displeasure evident.

    "So, you have a problem with me?"

    Xu Hang walked over, noticing Xu Boyan¡¯s displeasure. He patted Xu Boyan¡¯s shoulder, the corners of his mouth slightly raised, his tone cold.

    Xu Boyan acknowledged softly: "Mm."

    Yes, he did have objections.

    Xu Hang: "..."

    "Is it because I didn¡¯t call you? Tsk."

    Xu Hang looked at Xu Boyan, his eyes filled with amusement.

    "Mine."

    Xu Boyan wrapped his arm over Lu Qingyi¡¯s shoulders, as if declaring territory.

    Xu Hang: "???"

    His son was so petty. He couldn¡¯t even call his girlfriend by her name?

    Tsk, his son was indeed maturing now. Having a girlfriend really does change a person, tsk, tsk, tsk.

    Laughter seeped into Lu Qingyi¡¯s eyes.

    Lu Yao and Yao Meishu were flabbergasted as they stared at the three in front of them.

    "Uncle, you¡¯ve worked hard."

    Lu Qingyi reached out to help Xu Hang with the briefcase, a gentle smile on her face.

    A sight that Lu Yao and Yao Meishu had never seen before, a sight that left both speechless.

    This stark contrast made them suddenly feel uncomfortable.

    "You should have let this brat carry it instead."

    Xu Hang didn¡¯t hand the briefcase to Lu Qingyi, instead tossing it into Xu Boyan¡¯s arms, raising his brows lightly.

    Xu Boyan:"..."

    Fine, he now knew that his status at home was entirely nonexistent. But he was happy. His parents like Lu Qingyi.

    "Don¡¯t call me Uncle, call me Dad."

    Xu Hang patted Lu Qingyi¡¯s shoulder and spoke, a gentle smile in his eyes. He was quite taken with Lu Qingyi.

    He had a good impression of Lu Qingyi to begin with, viewing her as a suitable partner for Xu Boyan, who had lucked out with her.

    Knowing now that Lu Qingyi is Lu Mohai¡¯s daughter, though the process of explaining was a bit complex, Xu Hang decided that it didn¡¯t matter.

    What mattered was that Lu Qingyi was Lu Mohai¡¯s daughter, and that alone had him grinning ear to ear.

    Lu Qingyi, such an exceptional girl, and also the biological daughter of his colleague; Xu Hang couldn¡¯t have been more satisfied.

    The more he saw of Lu Qingyi, the more he liked her.

    His son had managed to snag her, Xu Hang suddenly felt that Xu Boyan wasn¡¯t worthy of Lu Qingyi.

    "Dad."

    Lu Qingyi hesitated for a few seconds, then called out.

    The voice was crystal clear and pleasant.

    Xu Hang nodded, the smile in his eyes intensifying, "Mm."

    Lu Yao and Yao Meishu finally understood the relationship between the three. The middle-aged man was Xu Boyan¡¯s father.

    Yao Meishu¡¯s face was marked with anger, and Lu Yao was also not particularly happy.

    Lu Qingyi has never called him ¡¯father¡¯. But now, she was addressing Xu Boyan¡¯s father as Dad before knowing the truth.

    The difference was too great. Lu Yao was frustrated, frustrated enough to want to curse.

    "Lu Qingyi, what do you mean by this?"

    Yao Meishu looked at Lu Qingyi, her face filled with anger. She couldn¡¯t help shouting, her voice a little loud.

    Lu Qingyi turned to look at Yao Meishu, her expression extremely indifferent.

    "After all, I am your aunt." Sear?h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Yao Meishu emphasized.

    "I didn¡¯t come to pick you up."

    Lu Qingyi looked at Yao Meishu, her face expressionless, too indifferent to imagine. She spoke coldly.

    The contrast in attitude was quickly apparent.

    Yao Meishu was momentarily speechless. Now she must understand. Lu Qingyi and Xu Boyan came to pick up Xu Boyan¡¯s father, not them.

    It was merely a coincidence, Yao Meishu felt the heat on her face. The feeling of being slapped in the face was quite uncomfortable.

    "Who are they?"

    Xu Hang was confused. He turned his gaze to Xu Boyan.

    "Jin City."

    Xu Boyan slowly spoke the words. He didn¡¯t elaborate, but Xu Hang immediately caught his meaning, comprehending the identities of the pair in front of him.

    His eyes gradually showed a cold glint.

    Yao Meishu and Lu Yao.

    "You¡¯re Xu Boyan¡¯s father, right? We just wanted to know if you knew your son¡¯s girlfriend? Do you know what kind of person Lu Qingyi is? If your son really marries her, do you know what will happen?"

    Yao Meishu, evidently not picking up on Xu Hang¡¯s mood change, spoke coldly. She delivered her words in a fanfaronade.

    Xu Hang hadn¡¯t noticed Yao Meishu before. As Yao Meishu was speaking, he finally looked at her face. Xu Hang was taken aback.

    His gaze at Yao Meishu was one of shock, quickly followed by calm.

    Similar, too alike.

    Apart from certain differences in temperament and minor facial differences, Yao Meishu was exactly like Ruan Qingyang.

    Without close inspection, the two were almost indistinguishable.

 Chapter 427 A Secret Discovery_1

    Chapter 427: 427 A Secret Discovery_1Indeed, they are twins, they really do look alike. Quite remarkable, Xu Hang suddenly felt a surge of admiration.

    "People may look the same, but their hearts are different."

    Xu Hang squinted his eyes to look at Yao Meishu, his expression very cold.

    Although he had not interacted with Ruan Qingyang for long, Xu Hang knew that Ruan Qingyang was an upright and calm person.

    That quality of Ruan Qingyang, it really was rare. He admired it a lot; his brother¡¯s taste was certainly not bad.

    A sudden uneasiness hit Yao Meishu¡¯s heart and she looked at Xu Hang with an ambiguous expression.

    Does Xu Hang know Ruan Qingyang?

    This was Yao Meishu¡¯s first thought, which was also accompanied by a bit of fear.

    "What do you mean by people looking alike?"

    Lu Yao was a little bewildered, not understanding Xu Hang¡¯s words at all.

    Who does Yao Meishu look like?

    Lu Yao had never known that Yao Meishu had a twin sister and didn¡¯t think much about it after knowing, because twins don¡¯t necessarily have to look alike.

    He had a friend who was a twin, a fraternal twin. The two only had a few similarities in their brows and eyes, and nothing else.

    Lu Yao didn¡¯t think much about it either.

    "Yao Meishu looks like my mother, but her capabilities are not as outstanding as my mother¡¯s, nor as kind-hearted, nothing compares to my mother¡¯s."

    Lu Qingyi slightly hooked her lips, spoke slowly and the look she gave Yao Meishu was mockingly.

    Yao Meishu was very nervous, as if Lu Qingyi seemed to have discovered something.

    Nervous?

    Perhaps...

    Lu Qingyi suddenly had a bold guess in her heart, and she spoke out without shyness.

    Lu Yao looked at Yao Meishu in confusion, and Yao Meishu suddenly looked a bit flustered, but she covered it up quickly.

    "My sister is indeed outstanding, and I can¡¯t compare to her."

    Yao Meishu slightly curled her lips, sounding quite comfortable.

    She flattered Ruan Qingyang without any subtlety in front of Lu Yao, she did all the superficial work well, and praised Ruan Qingyang unabashedly.

    Even though Yao Meishu was very jealous of Ruan Qingyang, she had to admit that Ruan Qingyang was better than her. The difference between the two wasn¡¯t very big, but wherever they went, the most popular one was still Ruan Qingyang.

    In the end, Ruan Qingyang was the lucky one who could go to Kyoto, receive a good education, and be better than her for a lifetime.

    At that time, many people knew Ruan Qingyang¡¯s name, but no one knew Yao Meishu.

    Ruan Qingyang had been dead for so long, and there were still so many people who remembered there was a person named Ruan Qingyang, but no one knew her, Yao Meishu.

    Lu Qingyi coldly replied, "Hypocritical."

    So hypocritical.

    "Dad, Mom is waiting for you at home."

    Xu Boyan didn¡¯t want to stay any longer and spoke out.

    Xu Hang nodded, then gave Yao Meishu a deep look, before getting into the car. The car door was opened by Xu Boyan.

    "What¡¯s the matter with your sister?"

    Lu Yao looked at Yao Meishu, slightly furrowing his brows in confusion.

    "Ah, in those days, such things weren¡¯t discussed. My parents divorced, and it wasn¡¯t a glorious thing. My sister went with Dad, and I went with Mom. My sister lived in Kyoto, and I lived in a small town."

    Yao Meishu blinked lightly, spoke slowly to Lu Yao, sounding quite aggrieved.

    She used the differing environments the sisters grew up in to highlight her own pitiful situation so that Lu Yao would feel sincerely sorry for her.

    "My sister and I look very similar. We are twins, that¡¯s just how it is. People at first glance always mistake us for each other; it¡¯s not until the second glance that they realise we only look alike."

    Yao Meishu gently shook her head, denying that she and Ruan Qingyang looked identical, she only admitted they looked very similar.

    Well, twins do have differences, but not that big I suppose?

    "Let¡¯s go, we need to find a place to stay. Then we will find our son. I heard he¡¯s a sophomore in Kyoto now."

    Lu Yao casually draped an arm over Yao Meishu¡¯s shoulders, and spoke without mentioning the previous events.

    When Yao Meishu talked about the different growing environments of the two sisters, Lu Yao did indeed feel sorry for her.

    His woman, she must have led a very impoverish life when she was young, right? He still remembered the first time he saw Yao Meishu, she was very simply dressed.

    She didn¡¯t even splurge on a cup of milk tea. Standing in front of the milk tea shop for a while but never dared to buy, he bought one for her, but Yao Meishu refused coldly.

    "Alright."

    The corners of Yao Meishu¡¯s mouth lifted into a smile, her eyes full of joy.

    Lu Yao didn¡¯t hold any grudges, nor did he ask further.

    -

    Xu Boyan was driving, Lu Qingyi sat in the passenger seat, and Lu Yao in the back seat.

    None of the three spoke along the way.

    "Qingyi, have you discovered something?"

    Suddenly, Xu Hang broke the silence, and started questioning. sea??h th§× Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Lu Qingyi was startled for a moment. She turned her head to look at Xu Hang, her lips moved, but she did not say anything.

    Xu Hang had noticed.

    Xu Boyan turned his head to look at Lu Qingyi, his eyes also full of doubt. He had noticed early that Lu Qingyi had discovered something, but seeing Xu Hang there, he didn¡¯t plan to ask.

    "Go ahead, it¡¯s fine."

    Xu Boyan encouraged Lu Qingyi.

    "Is it possible that the person Lu Yao likes is my mother?"

    Lu Qingyi took a deep breath; she voiced her inner thoughts. This was just a guess and not a certainty.

    Lin Hang was taken aback for a moment, as was Xu Boyan.

    "When Yao Meishu heard you say, Dad, that she looks identical to my mother, she instinctively became nervous and looked at Lu Yao."

    Lu Qingyi explained why she had guessed this. It was because she had noticed this point and therefore made the subsequent conjecture.

    If Yao Meishu was not guilty, she would not have been nervous, and there was no need for her to be nervous.

    It is normal for twins to look identical, there is no need to be nervous about it.

    In this world, there might not be identical people, but there would be people who look very similar and are hard to distinguish.

    "Makes sense."

    Xu Hang nodded in agreement.

    Xu Boyan also nodded his agreement. It made sense indeed. Maybe Lu Qingyi¡¯s guess was correct?

    This was not impossible.

    "She really does look very much like your mother. If I didn¡¯t know your mother was no longer alive, and if I didn¡¯t know she had a twin sister, I might have mistaken her."

    Xu Hang gently shook his head as he slowely said.

    His interaction with Ruan Qingyang had been brief, but his memory was quite vivid, mainly because of Lu Mohai. However, they were not very close.

    To tell the truth, if Ruan Qingyang were still alive today, he might actually consider Yao Meishu to be Ruan Qingyang.

 Chapter 428: Rename 428_1

    Chapter 428: Rename 428_1"I¡¯ve seen photos of my mother. If I don¡¯t look closely, she and a young Yao Meishu look almost like they were cut from the same mold."

    Lu Qingyi gently nodded, echoing Xu Hang¡¯s words.

    Upon closer inspection, Ruan Qingyang¡¯s looks are indeed more outstanding. Yao Meishu and Ruan Qingyang do have their differences. But those who don¡¯t know them personally would certainly be confused.

    Lu Qingyi had never doubted her own identity before because, firstly, she did not know that her grandmother had two daughters, and secondly, she looked very much like Yao Meishu.

    Consider this, if two people look almost identical, no one would suspect they have no connection

    Hence, no matter how poorly Yao Meishu treated her, Lu Qingyi would never question it. She has always assumed that she was simply not likable.

    "Hmm, if Ruan Qingyang¡¯s death has anything to do with Yao Meishu, it¡¯s probably because of Lu Yao."

    Xu Hang quickly drew a conclusion, squinting slightly. Sear?h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    He was also protective. The woman whom his brother cared for became like a sister in his eyes. He was bound to protect her.

    That¡¯s why when Ruan Qingyang was still alive, he protected her several times. Now that he¡¯s learned of the hidden circumstances behind Ruan Qingyang¡¯s death, he naturally wants to help.

    "Hmm, do we need to inform Uncle Lu?"

    Xu Boyan turned his head to look at Lu Qingyi, his voice exceptionally tender.

    "You¡¯re still calling him Uncle Lu at this point?"

    Xu Hang patted Xu Boyan¡¯s shoulder hard, his teeth clenched.

    He used to have a cold demeanour too, but due to Gu Xiang, his personality has changed quite a bit. Now, he¡¯s only aloof when it comes to work, and he¡¯s generally easygoing the rest of the time.

    "Hmm?"

    Xu Boyan was surprised, he gave Xu Hang a puzzled look through the rearview mirror.

    Didn¡¯t he get the title right?

    "Qingyi is already calling me ¡¯Dad¡¯."

    Seeing his son¡¯s puzzled face, Xu Hang felt a bit frustrated. He wanted to throw his son out.

    Stubborn mind.

    "I¡¯ll pay attention next time."

    Xu Boyan finally understood.

    Well, it was about the way he addressed them. He was used to calling them by their old titles, it¡¯s not easy to change now.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s face turned red instantly. She looked out the window, falling into silence.

    It was not out of embarrassment, but guilt.

    Up until now, she had never personally called Lu Mohai "Dad." Even though she now acknowledged him as her father in her heart, she always hesitated to say it out loud.

    Xu Hang was now encouraging Xu Boyan to call Lu Mohai "Dad". She really was a bit guilty.

    "Take me to the Lu Mansion, I want to play chess with your father-in-law."

    Xu Hang looked at the scenery outside the window and spoke slowly.

    Over the years, Lu Mohai has mostly stayed within the Lu Mansion, rarely leaving. When Xu Hang had spare time, he would also go to the Lu Mansion to chat, play chess and maybe share a few drinks with Lu Mohai.

    Lu Mohai had cut off contacts with the outside world, but he never lost touch with the two brothers.

    Xu Hang knew what it felt like to deeply love someone. He understood Lu Mohai¡¯s feelings, and he never attempted to discourage him.

    His relationship with Gu Xiang was also not smooth sailing. They went through a lot before finally coming together.

    Fortunately, they never parted ways, while Lu Mohai could no longer find Ruan Qingyang.

    "He¡¯s living in an apartment near the medical school now."

    Xu Boyan reminded.

    Xu Hang:"???"

    Why did he move to an apartment near the medical school?

    Xu Hang was baffled.

    "Qingyi and I live there."

    Xu Boyan explained.

    "Drive me there."

    It finally dawned on Xu Hang, he nodded.

    Tsk, it looks like Lu Mohai is about to become a henpecked father.

    When the three of them arrived at the apartment, only to find Lu Mohai was not there, Xu Hang called Lu Mohai and found out that he had gone to the mall.

    Xu Hang:"???"

    Lu Mohai shopping at the mall?

    Xu Hang couldn¡¯t even begin to picture it. It seemed rather absurd.

    Although Lu Mohai had a mild demeanor, he was never interested in shopping at the mall, and he never went shopping.

    They¡¯ve known each other for so many years, and the number of times Lu Mohai has gone shopping could easily be counted on his fingers.

    Lu Mohai¡¯s clothing was either custom-made or purchased for him by others; he never went shopping.

    This was because he felt that there were too many things and it was dizzying to look at.

    "I¡¯ll go find him myself; you two do as you like."

    Xu Hang waved his hand and hailed a taxi.

    ----

    Yao Meishu seldom visited Kyoto and found many things fascinating. Kyoto was a big city, while Jin City was just a small place.

    If only things had been different in the past...

    Yao Meishu looked at Lu Yao and sighed quietly, feeling slightly embarrassed.

    If she hadn¡¯t fallen for Lu Yao, with her good looks, she could have certainly attracted a wealthy young man in Kyoto, perhaps even a self-made millionaire.

    "Old Lu, Kyoto is indeed busy."

    Yao Meishu was holding onto Lu Yao¡¯s arm, looking at the dazzling array of merchandise and exclaimed.

    Yes, it was indeed bustling. She knew it when she was studying in Kyoto, but unfortunately, back then she didn¡¯t have the means to fully enjoy life.

    Yao Meishu did not give her much allowance, and she had to work and study at the same time. Those beautiful luxury goods were left to only be admired from afar.

    After her parents divorced, she and Ruan Qingyang hardly had any chance to meet. The only time they met again was after she got accepted into Beijing University.

    As she matured, Ruan Qingyang got even more attractive. She always appeared in fancy restaurants, becoming quite the society lady.

    While Ruan Qingyang was at Hardrick, she was at Beijing University. The difference between them became more apparent.

    Ruan Qingyang had excellent taste in clothes, mostly sporting designer brands, while she didn¡¯t have a few decent designer pieces.

    Every time Ruan Qingyang saw her, she wasn¡¯t warm, always keeping a cold demeanor. She would occasionally give her something, but Yao Meishu always felt like Ruan Qingyang was just bestowing things upon her.

    "Yes, Kyoto is far bigger than Jin City. In half a year, I plan to move the company to Kyoto and start anew."

    Lu Yao sighed and said, his expression serious.

    He had had this idea for a while now. The resources in Jin City couldn¡¯t compare to Kyoto. With both his children in college, moving the company would also be beneficial to Lu Jiahao and Lu Jiayue.

    "Really?"

    Yao Meishu¡¯s eyes lit up instantly. She had always had this idea but didn¡¯t dare to discuss it with Lu Yao.

 Chapter 429: Unexpected Encounter at the 429 Mall_1

    Chapter 429: Unexpected Encounter at the 429 Mall_1Lu Yao fondly tousled Yao Meishu¡¯s hair as they leisurely strolled through the shopping mall, with Lu Yao buying pretty much anything that Yao Meishu took a fancy to.

    After all, it was not often they visited Kyoto, Lu Yao certainly wasn¡¯t stingy with indulging Yao Meishu with her favourite things.

    "Are we going to Beijing University to look for Yansi?"

    Yao Meishu voiced her lingering doubts, her lips gently caught between her teeth.

    "Hmm, we¡¯ll head there after we¡¯re done shopping, to bring him some gifts."

    Lu Yao casually affirmed with a nod.

    Besides going to Beijing University to look for Gu Yansi, they didn¡¯t really know where else to find him; were they to find him at the Wen Mansion?

    Neither Lu Yao nor Yao Meishu knew that Wen Wanyu had left the Wen family long ago, they still thought she resided there.

    "Qingyang."

    Yao Meishu¡¯s arm was suddenly seized forcefully, a man¡¯s frantic voice ringing in her ear. Yao Meishu winced in pain, her brow furrowed, revealing apparent displeasure.

    She turned her head to find a handsome man. Despite being middle-aged, he still carried an air of vitality.

    "Sir, you¡¯re hurting me."

    Yao Meishu¡¯s brow furrowed lightly as she spoke in a rather gentle tone.

    To judge from Lu Mohai¡¯s attire, he was clearly a successful man of means, one of distinguished upbringing. Naturally, Yao Meishu couldn¡¯t afford to be brusque with him.

    Lu Yao frowned at Lu Mohai, saying nothing, pulling Yao Meishu into his embrace as a silent declaration of his claim over her.

    "You¡¯re not her."

    Lu Mohai retreated a few steps. At first glance, Yao Meishu gave him the illusion of Ruan Qingyang, but with a second look, Lu Mohai realized he had mistaken her for someone else.

    When he first saw Yao Meishu, Lu Mohai nearly lost his rationality, forgetting that Ruan Qingyang was dead and hoping deep down that she was still among the living.

    He impulsively rushed over, only to discover that the woman in front of him looked nearly identical to Ruan Qingyang, yet she was not Ruan Qingyang.

    "Sir, it¡¯s rude to grab another man¡¯s wife uninvited."

    Lu Yao¡¯s frown deepened as he regarded Lu Mohai with distinct displeasure, his dissatisfaction barely concealed.

    "I¡¯m sorry, I mistook you for someone else. You look like her, but you¡¯re not her."

    Lu Mohai expressed his regret for his actions. He took a few steps back, creating some distance between himself, Yao Meishu, and Lu Yao.

    You look like her, but you¡¯re not her.

    A feeling of unease tugged at Yao Meishu¡¯s heart, magnifying with each passing moment. She suddenly felt the urge to silence Lu Mohai.

    As soon as Lu Mohai finished his sentence, Yao Meishu knew the woman he was referring to was Ruan Qingyang.

    Ruan Qingyang.

    Why, after so many years since your death, I wonder. What made you so irresistibly memorable?

    So alike...

    Lu Mohai suddenly remembered, Ruan Qingyang had a twin sister. He lifted his gaze to Yao Meishu, "Are you Ruan Qingyang¡¯s sister?"

    Despite being phrased as a question, coming from Lu Mohai, it was more of an assertion.

    It would be impossible for him to mistake Yao Meishu as Ruan Qingyang¡¯s sister because they looked so alike. Apart from minor differences and their personal demeanour, they were practically cast from the same mould.

    "Yes, I am."

    Yao Meishu had no idea how this man knew of Ruan Qingyang¡¯s sister, but she had no choice but to admit it.

    "Twins really are twins, cut from the same cloth."

    Lu Mohai sighed, his thoughts drifting back to Ruan Qingyang.

    Despite standing before Yao Meishu, whose face was a mirror image of Ruan Qingyang¡¯s, his heart remained calm, not fluttering in the least.

    Perhaps, the only one he loved, was the unique Ruan Qingyang after all.

    Just like the saying goes,

    I love strawberries, but not strawberry juice or strawberry candies.

    I love you. It¡¯s not enough to just look like you or act like you, it has to be you.

    Yes, the person Lu Mohai loved was Ruan Qingyang. Therefore, even if someone looked like Ruan Qingyang, he wouldn¡¯t be moved. His heart only beat for one person, Ruan Qingyang.

    Cut from the same cloth?

    Lu Yao regarded Yao Meishu with perplexity, his brows furrowed.

    "Sir, your presence here is disrupting the pleasant outing for me and my husband."

    Yao Meishu¡¯s eyes glowed with apprehension as she began to regard Lu Mohai with animosity.

    Frustrated.

    Not realizing how many people in Kyoto knew Ruan Qingyang, Yao Meishu was irritated.

    Being considered as a mere replacement for Ruan Qingyang made her feel terrible, even if it was just at first glance.

    Sure enough, the people Ruan Qingyang knew in places like Kyoto were either wealthy or noble. Yao Meishu couldn¡¯t but help feel a sense of resentment at the unfairness of it all. Why hadn¡¯t it been her who came to Kyoto?

    "I¡¯m sorry."

    After delivering his apology, Lu Mohai turned and left without a second glance.

    Even though he knew Qin Yang¡¯s death was somehow related to Yao Meishu, he was a rational man and wouldn¡¯t trouble Yao Meishu without solid evidence.

    Yao Meishu watched Lu Mohai¡¯s retreating figure; in her eyes, this man appeared very successful, exuding the air of a accomplished man.

    "Do you look just like your sister?"

    Lu Yao grasped Yao Meishu¡¯s arm, very lightly. He frowned, looking none too pleased.

    Yao Meishu had never mentioned that she had a sister, let alone a twin. Was this something he, as her husband, wasn¡¯t supposed to know?

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    Yao Meishu lowered her gaze, her head bowed.

    "Why didn¡¯t you ever tell me?"

    Lu Yao asked.

    "You like me, not my sister, so I don¡¯t think I need to tell you. I barely see her once a year. Besides, if I tell you, would you stop liking me and start liking my sister?"

    Yao Meishu lifted her head, looking directly into Lu Yao¡¯s eyes as she spoke, her eyes glistening with unshed tears as though she had been wronged.

    Yao Meishu felt a wave of guilt wash over her. There were things she knew Lu Yao would never figure out, as long as she kept silent.

    "I¡¯m sorry, that wasn¡¯t my intention."

    Lu Yao let out a sigh, gently draping an arm around Yao Meishu¡¯s shoulder.

    Indeed, how could he question Yao Meishu about this? It wasn¡¯t something many people knew.

    For a while, he had been doubtful, suspecting that the one he had fallen for at first sight was actually Yao Meishu¡¯s sister, not Yao Meishu.

    Lu Yao shook his head fiercely, casting away his unrealistic suspicion.

    "I want to go and see Yansi now."

    Yao Meishu managed to summon a faint smile, her voice was quiet when she spoke.

    Lu Mohai¡¯s appearance had upset her mood, and she was no longer in the mood for shopping.

 Chapter 430 saw Gu Yansi_1

    Chapter 430: 430 saw Gu Yansi_1Lu Yao and Yao Meishu stood inside the office of the Beijing University Principal, carrying a large bag of snacks and fruits. The Principal warmly greeted the pair of them.

    The two of them were outstanding graduates of Beijing University before the current Principal took office; he had also taught Lu Yao and Yao Meishu, even though they were not in the same major.

    "I never would have imagined that after so many years, you two would still end up together, married and with a child," the Principal remarked, feeling emotional.

    Time really does fly; in a blink of an eye, over twenty years had passed.

    Over twenty years ago, he had been a proud young man. Now, twenty years later, his hair was white, he was old.

    "Ha."

    Lu Yao laughed lightly.

    "I remember it was you who pursued Meishu back then. I can¡¯t believe you actually won her over," the Principal joked, teasing Lu Yao. S§×ar?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    In her school days, Yao Meishu had been a very quiet person, kind and gentle, and was also very attractive.

    But she had worked hard, juggling both work and study, a good child capable of enduring hardship. It was a surprise that she ended up with Lu Yao, a stroke of luck for him.

    "I feel lucky too. Back then, Meishu was quite proud, I didn¡¯t expect she would fall for me," Lu Yao chuckled as he slowly spoke.

    Indeed, Yao Meishu had been particularly selective. He pursued her hoping against hope, never expecting her to choose him.

    But Yao Meishu did end up with him, and Lu Yao was overjoyed.

    "Tut, Meishu is very gentle," the Principal lightly laughed as he spoke.

    Yao Meishu was truly pleasant, exceptionally easy to get along with, very gentle. There was none of the haughtiness that Lu Yao had claimed.

    Yao Meishu¡¯s heart skipped a beat, she remained silent - her mind suddenly in a whirl.

    "Ha."

    Lu Yao assumed the Principal was just making a polite conversation, he did not take the Principal¡¯s words as the truth and lightly laughed.

    How could Yao Meishu be gentle?

    When he first met Yao Meixiao, she was very haughty, her expression unusually cold. He was attracted by this side of her and slowly fell for her.

    Lu Yao forever remembered the first time he confessed his feelings to Yao Meishu, her expression cold and detached, looking at him as if he was a stranger.

    "I don¡¯t know you."

    Those short five words were especially icy. Lu Yao¡¯s heart sunk at that moment.

    Perhaps his perseverance made a difference, he did not give up on Yao Meishu, continuing to pursue her, not believing that in the end, the beauty would be in his arms. Lu Yao was genuinely elated.

    "Principal, do you know Gu Yansi?"

    Yao Meishu quickly shared the reason for their presence, feeling that if she didn¡¯t speak up soon, she might let something slip.

    "Ha, I do know that kid. He¡¯s very capable; he even goes to Hardwick Academy to study medicine on Sundays. A true rising star," the Principal gave a thumbs-up as he spoke highly of Gu Yansi.

    Gu Yansi himself was very outstanding, though he wasn¡¯t very sociable and his demeanor was quite cold.

    It was unknown why he could now go to Hardwick Academy to study medicine, something that had never happened before.

    Previously, Hardwick Academy had never admitted students like this. Gu Yansi was the first, and was likely to be the last, a truly lucky child.

    "Studying medicine at Hardwick Academy?"

    Yao Meishu was taken aback, completely dumbfounded. When did this happen?

    When did Hardwick Academy ever have such a program?

    Whether it was in the past or now, Hardwick Academy is a school that many people dream of attending. She had once fantasized about going to Hardwick Academy and was familiar with the institution.

    Previously, Hardwick Academy had never accepted such students.

    "Yes, it seems so, but I am not entirely sure," the Principal chuckled, he too was curious about this question.

    "Can you have him come over? We have something to discuss with him," Lu Yao asked, even though he was curious about the reason behind this arrangement, he chose not to ask about it.

    "Certainly."

    The Principal was uncertain about the reason why Lu Yao and Yao Meishu wanted to see Gu Yansi, but he was willing to help nonetheless.

    Fortunately, Gu Yansi was on campus and arrived soon after. He noticed a man and a woman in the Principal¡¯s office and his brow furrowed slightly. He stayed silent.

    Upon seeing Yao Meishu, Gu Yansi knew who they were, because Yao Meishu looked extremely similar to Lu Qingyi.

    "You carry on, I have other matters to attend to."

    The Principal originally wanted to stay in the office, but he had no choice but to leave as he indeed had other business to attend to.

    After the Principal left, only Lu Yao, Yao Meishu, and Gu Yansi were left in the office.

    Gu Yansi put his hands in his pockets, emitting a chilly aura, his eyes coldly looking at Yao Meishu and Lu Yao, "What can I do for you?"

    Even though Lu Yao and Yao Meishu were his biological parents, he felt nothing. Ever since he found out about what Yao Meishu had done, he felt indifference towards such a mother.

    She had never raised him, and he didn¡¯t need Yao Meishu now; he could take care of himself. He didn¡¯t need anyone¡¯s support; the parents he recognized now were the ones who had raised him.

    "I am your mother..."

    Yao MEishu looked at the handsome and refined man before her, her heart stirred, her eyes suddenly moistened, she reached out wanting to touch Gu Yansi¡¯s face.

    Gu Yansi stepped back slightly, his expression becoming colder.

    Yao Meishu was deeply moved, because Gu Yansi was her own child. She wasn¡¯t an uncaring person, she loved her children deeply.

    She regretted very much what she¡¯d done before. But if time could be turned back, she would perhaps still make the same decision. She felt incredibly guilty towards Gu Yansi.

    "I am your father."

    Compared to Yao Meishu, Lu Yao seemed much more composed as he spoke those words.

    Gu Yansi was tall, fair-skinned, and handsome, exuding an aura of a mature man.

    This was his son, his eyebrows and eyes very similar to his own. Gu Yansi appeared to be very outstanding.

    "I know." Gu Yansi answered, maintaining his indifferent demeanor, cold eyes staring at Lu Yao and Yao Meishu, answering their words indifferently.

 Chapter 431 Gu Yansi: I know _1

    Chapter 431: 431 Gu Yansi: I know _1He knew, he knew from the start, yet he bore no feelings for these two people standing before him. The only parents he recognized in his heart were Wen Wanyu and the elder Gu.

    "You knew?"

    Yao Meishu looked at Gu Yansi with slight surprise.

    Curious as to why he was so indifferent when he knew about it.

    Shouldn¡¯t he be happy to see his biological parents?

    "I¡¯ve known from the beginning."

    Gu Yansi spoke with surprising indifference, with no trace of emotion in his words.

    He had known from the start, but it doesn¡¯t mean he had to be enthusiastic. Without feelings, there¡¯d be no enthusiasm.

    "So you don¡¯t want to acknowledge us?"

    Yao Meishu suddenly looked hurt, biting her lip slightly as she looked at Gu Yansi and asked. Sear?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Lu Yao stood aside without saying a word.

    "No."

    Gu Yansi answered decisively. Without Yao Meishu or Lu Yao, he was still doing well, especially doted on by Wen Wanyu.

    He simply didn¡¯t want to, an emotion Gu Yansi felt no need to conceal. He had done fine all these years without Yao Meishu and Lu Yao, and he didn¡¯t need them around in the future either.

    "You...Now that you live in a wealthy family, do you look down on us lower-class folks?"

    Yao Meishu took a deep breath before looking at Gu Yansi, her tone somewhat resentful.

    Coming from a high-profile background, Gu Yansi had been Wen Wanyu¡¯s son for such a long time, he must hold a pretty high status in the Wen family, right?

    Gu Yansi replied, "No."

    He didn¡¯t look down on Lu Yao and Yao Meishu. To him, it just didn¡¯t matter whether or not he acknowledged their parent-child relationship, since he felt no familial bonds with them.

    Lu Yao and Yao Meishu still have their son, Lu Jiahao, but once he left Wen Wanyu, she¡¯d only have the elder Gu, for neither had ever desired other children.

    Even though Gu Yansi knew they hadn¡¯t necessarily intended not to have children, they¡¯ve been genuinely good to him, and he could never leave them.

    "The Wen family may be great, but it has never been your home," Lu Yao finally spoke. In those large families, blood ties were highly valued. Gu Yansi would never inherit the Wen Family, regardless of his current standing.

    Gu Yansi raised his eyebrows, "The Wen family?"

    "My mom isn¡¯t from the Wen family."

    Gu Yansi slightly tilted his lips as he spoke. Wen Wanyu might have been born into the Wen family, but she had long left it.

    "Of course your mom is not part of the Wen family."

    Yao Meishu replied. After all, she was Gu Yansi¡¯s biological mother and she didn¡¯t carry the last name Wen.

    "My mom is Wen Wanyu," Gu Yansi emphasised, his voice chilling.

    "You..."

    Yao Meishu looked pained. She was Gu Yansi¡¯s biological mother. His words sent a sharp pain through her heart.

    "She left the Wen family a long time ago. I have a class to attend, I should get going."

    With that, Gu Yansi turned and left, not a trace of reluctance in his manner.

    Wen Wanyu was no longer a daughter of the Wen family, she wasn¡¯t part of it anymore. Now, she was just Wen Wanyu.

    "Stay where you are!"

    Gu Yansi was stopped by Yao Meishu, who held in her breath. Gu Yansi¡¯s attitude irritated her greatly.

    Gu Yansi halted, saying, "Don¡¯t look for me again."

    He paused for a moment before continuing to walk away.

    Yao Meishu and Lu Yao were left in the dust. Yao Meishu clenched her fists tightly, feeling a deep sense of unwillingness. She had come to find him, yet how could he be so unappreciative?

    ¨C

    After meeting Yao Meishu and Lu Yao, Gu Yansi quickly headed off to meet Hardrick. There was something he needed to deal with at Hardrick¡¯s.

    He was grateful to Lu Qingyi because it was thanks to her that he could rush between Beijing University and Hardrick¡¯s.

    "Bro, it¡¯s not the weekend, why are you here?"

    Just as Gu Yansi stepped into Hardrick¡¯s, he chanced upon Lu Jiahao, who was holding a basketball.

    Dressed in sportswear with beads of sweat on his forehead, a basketball in hand, Lu Jiahao broke into a smile seeing Gu Yansi.

    Lu Jiahao was a sunny boy, bright and lively.

    "There¡¯s something I need to take care of."

    Gu Yansi nodded at Lu Jiahao, speaking to him.

    The two got along quite well. Lu Jiahao would call Gu Yansi his elder brother and they had a strong bond as brothers.

    "Alright, you go ahead. I need to go play basketball."

    Lu Jiahao nodded as he spoke.

    Even though they were brothers, they had different interests. Lu Jiahao was into sports, whereas Gu Yansi had a deep interest in medicine.

    "Wait up."

    Gu Yansi held Lu Jiahao back.

    "What is it?"

    Lu Jiahao turned around puzzled, not understanding why Gu Yansi had suddenly stopped him.

    "I met your parents."

    Gu Yansi paused before he said. He purposely said "your parents" instead of "our parents," making it clear that he did not accept Yao Meishu and Lu Yao as his biological parents.

    "Have they come to Kyoto?"

    Lu Jiahao looked surprised. Yao Meishu and Lu Yao didn¡¯t tell him about it. He didn¡¯t expect Yao Meishu and Lu Yao to come to Kyoto.

    The purpose of Yao Meishu and Lu Yao¡¯s visit to Kyoto was quite clear. Gu Yansi refused to acknowledge it and Lu Jiahao didn¡¯t have the words to explain it either.

    After all, at times, he himself believed his parents had overstepped a lot of boundaries and he was pretty dissatisfied himself.

    "Yes, they came to look for me at Beijing University."

    Gu Yansi nodded lightly.

    "What did they say?"

    Lu Jiahao quickly asked. At times, he himself found some of Yao Meishu¡¯s ideas problematic. Perhaps some of Lu Jiayue¡¯s quirks stemmed from Yao Meishu¡¯s influence.

    "It¡¯s a minor incident."

    Gu Yansi didn¡¯t intend to share what Yao Meishu and Lu Yao said, to him, all these were trivial matters and he didn¡¯t care about them.

    "Don¡¯t bother with them, what you think is what matters and I will support you."

    Lu Jiahao drew closer to Gu Yansi, patting him gently on the shoulder before saying these words.

    No matter what Gu Yansi decided, he would support him. If Gu Yansi didn¡¯t want to acknowledge Yao Meishu and Lu Yao, he wouldn¡¯t force Gu Yansi to, nor would he fall out with him over this issue.

    "Uh-huh."

    Gu Yansi nodded.

    "Does my sister know about this?"

    Lu Jiahao asked, referring to his sister Lu Qingyi, not Lu Jiayue.

    "No, I didn¡¯t tell her."

    Gu Yansi shook his head, he hadn¡¯t told Lu Qingyi about this and wasn¡¯t sure whether she was aware of it.

    Lu Qingyi was always well-informed, and Gu Yansi didn¡¯t know whether Lu Qingyi knew that Yao Meishu and Lu Yao had come to Kyoto.

 Chapter 432: Uncontainable Yao Meishu_1

    Chapter 432: Uncontainable Yao Meishu_1After their encounter at Beijing University, Lu Yao and Yao Meishu never saw Gu Yansi again, nor did they manage to find him.

    Yao Meishu had been tirelessly investigating the source of the envelope, but had found no clues whatsoever.

    She was becoming agitated.

    Suddenly, she thought of the kind and gentle middle-aged man who had struck her as wealthy and cultured the moment she saw him.

    Having resources at her disposal was indeed beneficial, Yao Meishu suddenly felt. She could leverage the influence of Lu Mohai to help track down where the letter came from.

    Her beautiful eyes shone. She was now desperate to find Lu Mohai, urgently needing information on him. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "Old Lu, what are we to do if Yansi doesn¡¯t acknowledge us?"

    Yao Meishu asked as she leaned against Lu Yao¡¯s shoulder, her voice sounding upset.

    The fact that her biological son refused to recognize her was understandably upsetting. She was at a loss as to how she felt at the moment¡ªit was very distressing.

    "It¡¯s fine. He might just be having difficulty accepting the truth for now. In a few days, he should be better. Then we¡¯ll go see him together."

    Lu Yao patted Yao Meishu¡¯s back reassuringly and spoke in a soft tone.

    Even though he was trying to be positive, his thoughts were moving in a different direction. The attitude of Gu Yansi was quite clear and he probably wouldn¡¯t recognize them as parents.

    After so many years, he had no more feelings for them, an insignificant blood relationship was all that was left, and nothing more.

    "Okay, we¡¯ll find him together."

    Yao Meishu nodded quietly. She bit her lips as tears welled up in her eyes. She felt deeply distraught and wanted to cry.

    Lu Yao gently rubbed Yao Meishu¡¯s head and remained quiet, unsure of what to say.

    "Old Lu, do you know that man from the other day? The one who mistook me for my sister."

    Yao Meishu asked softly as she bit her lip. She had thought about it for a long time and was somewhat reluctant to ask Lu Yao.

    "Hmm? What about him?"

    Lu Yao raised his gaze to look at Yao Meishu. He was puzzled and did not understand what Yao Meishu meant.

    To him, Lu Mohai was just a passerby, someone who knew Yao Meishu¡¯s sister. Lu Yao didn¡¯t have any special feelings towards him.

    Lu Yao did not have any extra emotions towards Lu Mohai, nor did he take him seriously.

    "I just want to know more about my sister. She lived in Kyoto, we hardly ever saw each other throughout the year. She was reclusive and seldom spoke. When we met, she hardly ever talked about herself. Now, I want to learn more about her past.

    He seems to know a lot about my sister and appears to care about her. I want to know who he is and talk to him about my sister."

    Yao Meishu spoke quietly, and somewhat embarrassingly.

    She felt somewhat off asking Lu Yao, but she didn¡¯t want to find that strange man all by herself. She thought it would be difficult for her to find him and having Lu Yao¡¯s help might speed things up. They might even find him soon.

    "Your sister has been dead for many years."

    Lu Yao spoke gently, a hint of displeasure in his expression.

    If Yao Meishu and Ruan Qingyang had been very close, then she would have been very kind towards Ruan Qingyang¡¯s daughter Lu Qingyi, and she wouldn¡¯t have left Qingyi to be raised by his mother.

    Before, Lu Yao never had any issues with Yao Meishu, but now he seemed to have a different view of her.

    In the past, he thought he loved her deeply. But now, for reasons he couldn¡¯t explain, Lu Yao felt the intensity of his love had somehow diminished.

    Especially after he found out Yao Meishu looked incredibly like Ruan Qingyang. Lu Yao even had the illusion that it was Ruan Qingyang he had fallen in love with at first sight instead of Yao Meishu.

    "I know, but I really miss her."

    Yao Meishu looked at Lu Yao with a trace of grievance in her eyes, her eyes brimming with tears, expressing sorrow.

    "If you were really close to your sister, you would have personally raised Lu Qingyi."

    Lu Yao voiced the words he had held in his heart for so long, his gaze landing on Yao Meishu.

    Indeed, if Yao Meishu were particularly fond of her sister, she would not have treated Lu Qingyi with indifference. Quite the contrary, Yao Meishu would have treated Lu Qingyi extremely well, as Lu Qingyi was the only child left behind by her sister.

    Lu Yao had wanted to address this issue, but worried about keeping a polite conversation. Now that the topic had been brought up, he found the words more accessible to say.

    Yao Meishu was in silence for a moment. Lu Yao was right. If she really cared for Ruan Qingyang, she would never neglect Qingyi and would not have ignored her for so many years.

    She merely held a grudge against Ruan Qingyang, and that animosity extended to Lu Qingyi. Sometimes, she felt there were many similarities between Lu Qingyi and Ruan Qingyang in their actions.

    "You... you never used to speak to me like this. Did coming to Kyoto change you?"

    Yao Meishu looked at Lu Yao, her face filled with grievances. Lu Yao had never spoken to her like this before. He used to be very obedient to her, everything she said was correct, Lu Yao never questioned her.

    "Why are you being temperamental now? I¡¯ve noticed you¡¯ve changed a lot. You were never like this before."

    Lu Yao looked at Yao Meishu with a frown, his voice tinged with dissatisfaction.

    Compared to her previous demeanour, Yao Meishu¡¯s present attitude could be taken as unreasonable.

    Yao Meishu was always indifferent to other things and would not be bothered by such matters. She was not so sentimental before.

    "So, you liked me because of my character?"

    Yao Meishu looked at Lu Yao, her voice filled with aggrieved feelings.

    So, did Lu Yao fall in love with her just because of her character at the time? After so many years, could it be that what Lu Yao liked was only her character?

    Yao Meishu felt quite pathetic all of a sudden, feeling a touch of sadness and distress.

    "What are you trying to say?"

    Lu Yao looked at Yao Meishu with a slight frown.

 Chapter 433 Yao Meishuâ€™s Secret_1

    Chapter 433: 433 Yao Meishu¡¯s Secret_1It was indeed strange that Yao Meishu was now asking this question. What had first attracted him to Yao Meishu was actually her indifferent demeanor.

    He had become interested in Yao Meishu because of her personality, and he had come to like her, indeed, because of her personality. So it was quite real to say that he was attracted to her due to her character.

    But they had been together for so many years now. His liking for her couldn¡¯t possibly have stemmed solely from Yao Meishu¡¯s character, but also from other things.

    What he liked was Yao Meishu herself.

    "Lu Yao, so you have never genuinely loved me."

    Yao Meishu stood up, taking a few steps back. Her eyes were a bit reddish, and tears slowly trickled down her cheeks. She bit her lip corner with a look of grievance and looked at Lu Yao.

    Her heart ached unbearably. This really hurt.

    So, all the feelings of twenty-plus years were fake. Lu Yao had never really loved her, Yao Meishu. Yao Meishu now felt like crying from the sorrow. She didn¡¯t know how else to describe her feelings.

    Having been Lu Yao¡¯s partner for so many years, had Lu Yao really never loved Yao Meishu?

    He only liked those with a cold-hearted and distant personality, not Yao Meishu, whose personality had never been cold.

    Her personality was opposite to that of Ruan Qingyang¡¯s. Her personality was gentle, while Ruan Qingyang¡¯s was cold.

    "What do you mean? If I didn¡¯t like you, would I pursue you? Would I marry you?"

    Lu Yao frowned slightly, watching Yao Meishu as she spoke. He was really puzzled by Yao Meishu¡¯s behavior.

    If he didn¡¯t like her, would he always spoil Yao Meishu?

    Of course, the answer was no.

    "It¡¯s only about the personality..."

    Yao Meishu took a deep breath. Something she had been suppressing for many years almost slipped out of her mouth. Inside, she was really accumulating from a long time.

    She had been hiding a secret for so many years that seemed to be on the verge of being exposed.

    Yao Meishu felt desolate within, biting the corner of her lip lightly.

    "Alright, we came to Kyoto to recognize Yan Si."

    Lu Yao frowned slightly. His tone was somewhat cold as he spoke, his gaze on Yao Meishu somewhat puzzled.

    He now felt more and more that Yao Meishu was revealing many different characteristics, quite unlike her usual self.

    "You simply don¡¯t care about me."

    Yao Meishu looked down at Lu Yao from a superior position, speaking slowly, seemingly being unreasonable.

    Lu Yao probably never really cared about her. What he cared about was...

    Yao Meishu dared not think further.

    "Yao Meishu, don¡¯t you think it¡¯s really ridiculous? How could you become unreasonable all of a sudden? How could I not like you?"

    Lu Yao felt really speechless. He stood up, pointing at Yao Meishu as he spoke, finding Yao Meishu utterly unreasonable.

    Yao Meishu was not like this before. Lu Yao didn¡¯t know why Yao Meishu had turned into this now.

    "Lu Yao, you liked Ruan Qingyang, not me!"

    Yao Meishu took a deep breath, she shouted out loud, revealing the thing that had been buried in her heart for so many years.

    Appropriately, Yao Meishu suddenly felt a lot more relieved, but at the same time, she felt extremely fearful.

    Would... Lu Yao leave her?

    After all, the person Lu Yao had loved at first sight wasn¡¯t her, but Ruan Qingyang.

    Ruan Qingyang suddenly felt a twinge of pain in her heart, as if she tasted something sour and astringent, and somewhat bitter.

    The one you like is Ruan Qingyang, not me.

    Having blurted out such a sentence, Lu Yao was completely dumbstruck. He looked at Yao Meishu in disbelief.

    What on earth was Yao Meishu talking about?

    He liked Ruan Qingyang?

    What does she mean?

    Right now, Lu Yao was completely dumbfounded. He was absolutely certain that he had never met Ruan Qingyang, so why would Yao Meishu say that?

    Ruan Qingyang didn¡¯t go to Beijing University.

    "What do you mean?"

    Lu Yao suddenly grabbed Yao Meishu¡¯s clothes. He stared at Yao Meishu with widened eyes, his mind filled with confusion.

    "The one you liked is Ruan Qingyang, not me, Yao Meishu."

    Now that the words were spoken, Yao Meishu didn¡¯t feel the need to hide the truth anymore and stated it openly.

    Since it was said for the first time, why bother being concerned about a second time?

    Ruan Qingyang, Ruan Qingyang, Ruan Qingyang...

    Lu Yao muttering this name in his heart, listening to Yao Meishu¡¯s repeated words, it seemed he had come to realize something.

    Ruan Qingyang and Yao Meishu looked alike, but their temperaments were different. Ruan Qingyang was also in Kyoto...

    Lu Yao immediately understood. The person he had seen at first glance must have been Ruan Qingyang. Yao Meishu was just someone who had been replacing Ruan Qingyang.

    "Ruan Qingyang has been to Beijing University, more than once..."

    Yao Meishu looked up at Lu Yao as she said this slowly.

    For her college graduation exam, Ruan Qingyang had taken it for her. She had begged Ruan Qingyang for a long time.

    Sometimes Ruan Qingyang would deliver things to her, and then she would find various excuses to let Ruan Qingyang take her place in class. This kind of thing had never been discovered.

    Yes, the person Lu Yao had liked at first sight was Ruan Qingyang. Yao Meishu was just a substitute for Ruan Qingyang.

    "The cold-hearted person you liked, is Ruan Qingyang, not Yao Meishu."

    Yao Meishu took a deep breath, now wanting to make things crystal clear. She didn¡¯t want to hide it anymore.

    For over twenty years, she had been keeping this a secret in her heart, and it had been truly exhausting.

    Now that she had spoken out, it felt much better, only her heart turned ice-cold.

    "Why?"

    Lu Yao took a deep breath, and slowly sat down on the sofa, asking softly.

    Why did Yao Meishu bring it up now?

    Why was Yao Meishu always deceiving him?

    Why did Yao Meishu tell him now? S§×ar?h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Lu Yao was confused, his gaze on Yao Meishu somewhat cold.

    He felt that he didn¡¯t care about whom he fell in love with at first sight. He now was very certain that the one he liked was Yao Meishu.

    Having shared a bed for so many years, the feelings really ran deep. The one he liked now was Yao Meishu.

    "Because Ruan Qingyang has no heart, and I love you."

    Yao Meishu took a deep breath, biting her lip slightly, her smile bitter.

    Ruan Qingyang¡¯s heart was cold. She probably didn¡¯t feel for anyone. She was so indifferent towards Lu Yao. She was in love with Lu Yao, which was why it was painful.

    That¡¯s why she pretended to have Ruan Qingyang¡¯s personality, and then orchestrated various ¡¯chance¡¯ encounters with Lu Yao. When Lu Yao pursued her, she was very happy, but it took a long time to agree.

 Chapter 434 Wen Linyu: I want to stand up _1

    Chapter 434: 434 Wen Linyu: I want to stand up _1How could Ruan Qingyang, with her aloof character, have so easily agreed to someone¡¯s courtship?

    Not to reveal her true identity as Yao Meishu rather than Ruan Qingyang, she continued to disguise herself in front of Lu Yao. Consequently, Yao Meishu became Ruan Qingyang in the eyes of Lu Yao, who was initially oblivious of the identity switch. This led him to fall for the girl he was attracted to at first sight.

    It was affection, it was love. If not for these feelings, she would never have married Lu Yao, being an ardent worshipper of wealth and status.

    "Meishu..."

    Lu Yao called out softly. He rubbed his temple gently and was unable to digest this revelation immediately.

    So, the person he first encountered was Ruan Qingyang? The person he initially fell for was also Ruan Qingyang? That cold and aloof demeanor rejecting him was Ruan Qingyang, and the one who seldom smiled was also Ruan Qingyang?

    "I¡¯m tired of pretending for so long, Lu Yao. I don¡¯t want to do this anymore because I¡¯m exhausted. Although I know that no one in this world will know if I don¡¯t confess, I truly feel very, very tired..."

    Yao Meishu took a deep breath; she couldn¡¯t trace the origin of the letter which was causing terrible frustration. She was being treated by Gu Yansi in such a way that she felt extremely weary all of a sudden.

    It had been over twenty years; this was long enough. Yao Meishu now realized that if their relationship changed, then so be it.

    "You fool, our many years of feelings for each other could not have been false."

    Lu Yao took a few steps closer to Yao Meishu, gently placed his hand on her face, and lightly wiped off her unshed tears. His movements were extraordinarily tender.

    Such a fool.

    "Really?"

    With teary, misty eyes, Yao Meishu looked at Lu Yao incredulously.

    What was Lu Yao saying?

    Could it be that their years of affection weren¡¯t fake?

    "It¡¯s possible that it was not you I first loved, but later, you were the only one I loved."

    Lu Yao spoke softly, his voice incredibly tender.

    Yao Meishu bit her lip firmly, her eyes brimming with concealed laughter.

    So, Lu Yao liked her after all.

    ¡ª¡ª

    Lu Qingyi was sitting cross-legged on the sofa, with a laptop on her lap. Watching the video inside, a faint smirk appeared on her face.

    Just as she had guessed.

    The person Lu Yao first fell for was Ruan Qingyang, not Yao Meishu.

    She thought she would have to spend some effort inquiring about the situation, but she didn¡¯t expect that Yao Meishu would admit it voluntarily, even though she didn¡¯t say it directly to her.

    Lu Yao and Yao Meishu were staying in a hotel. Lu Qingyi had used her means to install surveillance in their room to monitor every move under her watch.

    The surveillance employed the most advanced technology, barely detectable by the naked eye. Even a phone camera couldn¡¯t scan it. This kind of surveillance was not available to the public.

    Lu Qingyi stretched leisurely, turned off her tablet, lay back on the sofa, and closed her eyes slightly.

    Hmm, she felt a bit sleepy.

    The sudden ringing of her phone interrupted her, causing her to frown in annoyance. She picked up the phone and saw the caller ID, hanging up without hesitation.

    After a while, the phone rang again, the same number as before. Lu Qingyi hung up and the phone rang again, showing a certain persistence.

    "What is it?"

    Lu Qingyi answered the phone; her voice was unusually cold.

    "It seems you know who I am."

    A bitter laugh of helplessness came from the other end of the line.

    Lu Qingyi remained silent.

    "I want to stand up again. I don¡¯t want to be disabled anymore."

    Wen Linyu chuckled lightly, his voice as gentle as jade.

    "Time, place."

    Lu Qingyi paused slightly before quickly responding.

    She was quite surprised Wen Linyu moved on so soon, but after all, it didn¡¯t seem like his style. However, naturally, Lu Qingyi hoped for Wen Linyu¡¯s leg to recover fully in order to settle their debts properly.

    "You can come now. I¡¯m waiting for you at the Wen Mansion."

    Wen Linyu¡¯s voice was very calm and gentle as he spoke.

    "Mm."

    Lu Qingyi agreed without hesitation. There wasn¡¯t anything urgent for her to attend to in the afternoon, so she could afford to make the trip.

    Once Wen Linyu¡¯s leg healed, there would be no connection left between them.

    Even though Lu Qingyi currently ignored Wen Linyu completely, a little guilt still lingered in her heart.

    After ending the call, Lu Qingyi put down her computer and began to pack her bag with necessary items.

    "Going out?"

    As Xu Boyan walked in, Lu Qingyi was just putting on her coat. Xu Boyan slowly asked as he watched her.

    He had just returned from work.

    "Mm, I have some things to attend."

    Lu Qingyi nodded lightly as she spoke.

    Indeed, there were matters to attend to.

    "Do you need me to drive you?"

    Xu Boyan, key in hand, asked.

    "No need, give me the keys. I can drive myself over."

    Lu Qingyi shook her head and said. Xu Boyan had just got back and must be tired. She didn¡¯t want to trouble him anymore.

    She could drive on her own.

    "Alright, take care."

    Xu Boyan nodded, then put the car keys into Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand.

    He didn¡¯t ask where Lu Qingyi wanted to go or what she wanted to do; he just told Lu Qingyi to take care.

    "Wen Linyu said he wants to stand up."

    As Lu Qingyi was putting on her shoes at the entrance, she looked at Xu Boyan, who was sitting on the sofa, and said.

    "So, I¡¯m going to the Wen Mansion now to treat Wen Linyu¡¯s leg."

    Before Xu Boyan could respond, Lu Qingyi continued to speak, as if she were reporting her itinerary.

    "Can you do it?"

    Xu Boyan asked.

    Even if he was a tad jealous and didn¡¯t want Lu Qingyi to go, he didn¡¯t show it. He trusted Lu Qingyi and knew that she needed to deal with issues her own way.

    His question was more along the lines of whether Lu Qingyi could treat Wen Linyu¡¯s leg or not, a condition persisting for many years.

    Xu Boyan and Wen Linyu knew each other. They had a business relationship but were also competitors. Outside of work, they rarely interacted and weren¡¯t close at all.

    "Yes, I can."

    Lu Qingyi nodded gently, showing great confidence.

    She was incredibly confident. If she couldn¡¯t cure Wen Linyu¡¯s leg, then no one else in this world could.

    "Okay, come back soon. Be careful on the road. I¡¯ll cook a meal and wait for you at home."

    Xu Boyan started to give instructions.

    Lu Qingyi: "..."

    She looked deeply at Xu Boyan and suddenly felt like their roles were reversed. S§×ar?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Such words should typically come from a wife to her husband, not the other way round.

 Chapter 435 Wen Linyuâ€™s Enthusiasm_1

    Chapter 435: 435 Wen Linyu¡¯s Enthusiasm_1She was disgusted by the thought of them as husband and wife. Lu Qingyi suddenly felt she was probably overthinking it; they were still in a boyfriend-girlfriend relationship after all. sea??h th§× NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    But such a conversation is usually held between women and their boyfriends.

    "Hmm? What¡¯s up?"

    Lu Qingyi faced Xu Boyan¡¯s raised eyebrows.

    "Nothing, I¡¯ll be leaving first,"

    Lu Qingyi said, waving to Xu Boyan.

    "Wait, I¡¯ve got a secret to share when I return."

    As she opened the door, she turned her head and smiled slightly at Xu Boyan.

    The secret was about Doctor L.

    Xu Boyan had been looking for her and Lu Qingyi felt that if she didn¡¯t reveal what she knew now, it would only get harder to do so in the future.

    "Sure."

    Xu Boyan nodded.

    He had no idea what Lu Qingyi was referring to but he didn¡¯t ask. He knew that when Lu Qingyi wanted to share the secret, she would. He didn¡¯t need to press her now.

    ---

    At Wen Mansion.

    Wen Linyu sat in his wheelchair, leisurely fishing with a fishing rod in the pond, wearing sunglasses, and looking utterly relaxed.

    Standing a meter behind Wen Linyu, Lu Qingyi had a frigid demeanor. Her gaze, fixed on the back of Wen Linyu¡¯s head, was anything but friendly.

    "Xiaoyi, why not sit and have some fruit?"

    Wen Linyu took off his sunglasses, glanced at the table next to him, and slowly spoke.

    The beautifully arranged platter of fruit had skillfully peeled grapes and other sliced fruits on it.

    Lu Qingyi remained still, not even blinking.

    "Your favorite grapes were peeled by me. I prepared all these fruits and arranged them myself."

    Wen Linyu smirked slightly; the warmth in his smile grew more noticeable as his gaze softened on seeing Lu Qingyi.

    The fruit he had prepared with his own hands was filled with deeply loaded love for Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi still remained static and did not glance at the fruit on the table.

    "Xiaoyi, you have a lovely smile. Wouldn¡¯t it be good if you smiled more?"

    Wen Linyu put down his fishing rod and looked at Lu Qingyi rather hurt.

    Could her coldness be targeted only towards him? She could be so happy around Xu Boyan, so why couldn¡¯t she display even a trace of a smile for him?

    "You know why I am here."

    After a long time, Lu Qingyi finally spoke. Her voice was ice-cold.

    She was not there to chat with Wen Linyu or for any casual banter. She had no idle mood.

    Lu Qingyi never thought that there was anything to talk about between her and Wen Linyu.

    "Apart from this, isn¡¯t there anything else we can talk about?"

    Wen Linyu lowered his gaze, his face filled with disappointment. The smile on his lips was a bit bitter.

    Lu Qingyi was indeed the cold-heart-ed Lu Qingyi she always was.

    If he had not given her a reason, Wen Linyu feared that Lu Qingyi would not have come at all. The thought made Wen Linyu¡¯s heart ache.

    "No."

    Lu Qingyi responded bluntly. Her voice was icy and penetrating.

    Yes, there was indeed nothing for them to talk about except for Wen Linyu¡¯s legs.

    "It wasn¡¯t until I saw you laughing in front of Xu Boyan, that I realized the always cold-hearted you, could also smile."

    Wen Linyu shook his head slightly, the smile on his lips full of bitterness, his heart filled with melancholy.

    Yes, Lu Qingyi could smile so brilliantly in front of Xu Boyan. That was how a girl should be.

    But in front of him, Lu Qingyi always had a cold face, always expressionless, and never smiled.

    "I am not here to chat aimlessly."

    Lu Qingyi maintained her icy demeanor, her expression increasingly impatient.

    "Okay. Can you take a look at this leg?"

    Wen Linyu moved his wheelchair slowly beside Lu Qingyi and slowly spoke.

    He could tell Lu Qingyi was getting impatient. He knew if he kept on talking, there was a chance Lu Qingyi would turn around and leave.

    Wen Linyu knew Lu Qingyi¡¯s temper very well.

    Lu Qingyi squatted down and started pressing Wen Linyu¡¯s leg. Her movements were neither too light nor too heavy.

    "It can still be treated."

    Lu Qingyi stood up quickly, took a pair of scissors from her bag, and after looking deeply at Wen Linyu, she cut his pants off directly.

    "Couldn¡¯t you have told me first?"

    Looking at his severed trousers, Wen Linyu felt nothing, but wanted to use this to find a topic to chat about with Lu Qingyi.

    "You¡¯re not short of money,"

    Lu Qingyi said coldly.

    Did Wen Linyu lack the money for a pair of trousers? Of course not. If push came to shove, she could just get him another pair. It was not a big deal.

    "You are even more financially secure than I am."

    Wen Linyu lowered his head to look at Lu Qingyi. The smile on his lips turned particularly bitter.

    Yes, Lu Qingyi never lacked money, neither in the past nor now.

    In the past, Lu Qingyi seemed casual in her choice of clothes. It appeared she wore no brand and did not have a taste for luxury items.

    Although it looked like she was dressed casually, all her clothes were designed by well-known designers, and were not available on any retail counter. She didn¡¯t refrain from purchasing luxury goods because she thought it was unnecessary, and she had no use for them. She didn¡¯t want to pile up things she didn¡¯t need.

    Lu Qingyi did not wear makeup, so she did not spend money on makeup and even avoided buying moderately priced skincare products.

    "True. I was never short of money."

    Lu Qingyi responded unabashedly, her voice as cold as ever.

    Money may or may not be important. It¡¯s not a necessity, but there are times when it becomes extremely important.

    Although money can seem to be a bad thing, one can¡¯t live without it at times. It¡¯s indeed a paradox.

    "Xu Boyan is rich. If you work hard now, you won¡¯t have to worry about money in this lifetime. You just need to figure out how to spend his money."

    Wen Linyu laughed. He looked at Lu Qingyi and spoke, his voice full of bitterness.

    Xu Boyan was indeed rich. No one in Kyoto was richer than him.

    "That¡¯s his, not mine."

    Lu Qingyi took out a silver needle and inserted it into the acupuncture points on Wen Linyu¡¯s leg. Her voice remained as cold as ever.

    Females nowadays advocate financial independence. No matter how rich Xu Boyan was, that was his money. She was also very rich.

    She never felt that Xu Boyan¡¯s money was hers. That was a consideration for after they got married when they would begin to calculate their common property. As of now, Xu Boyan¡¯s wealth was his alone.

 Chapter 436 Late Salutation_1

    Chapter 436: 436 Late Salutation_1Wen Linyu kept silent, his focus was entirely on Lu Qingyi who was busily working in her lowered posture. There was a distinctive charm about her when she concentrated in silence.

    Why couldn¡¯t she just spare a good look at him? Wen Linyu asked himself in his mind countless times.

    Lu Qingyi was totally absorbed in her acupuncture work, with each needle precisely inserted at its position swiftly and adeptly.

    Wen Linyu tightly clenched his fists, his downward gaze was fixed on Lu Qingyi, his eyes filled with warmth.

    In reality, he did not wish for Lu Qingyi to heal his legs, but his words were spoken already, not to fulfill them might add to chances of her ignoring him later on.

    At the same time, Wen Linyu was also worrying. If his legs were to heal, then indeed Lu Qingyi may not have any reason left to pay attention to him.

    Wen Linyu was confused about his own emotions at that point, his heart was truly filled with distress.

    "Xiaoyi..."

    Wen Linyu mumbled under his breath. He felt the urge to reach out and pet Lu Qingyi¡¯s head, yet he quickly held himself back.

    He didn¡¯t dare, fearing he would incur Lu Qingyi¡¯s anger.

    He truly adored her to the point that he was willing to give up everything for Lu Qingyi, absolutely everything.

    If only she could spare a glance at him, or even share a smile with him, probably even that would fill him with immense joy.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s expression was nothing short of serious; she didn¡¯t even notice Wen Linyu¡¯s soft whispering. Even if she did, she would have dismissed them just the same.

    "Okay, I will remove the needles after fifteen minutes."

    Lu Qingyi stood up after finishing her task. She washed her hands at the sink, her voice was cold and devoid of warmth.

    Wen Linyu laughed bitterly as he watched her cold and aloof silhouette; his fists clenched tightly.

    Maybe it really was impossible for him to ever win her heart.

    "Xiaoyi, come sit and have some fruits."

    Lu Qingyi remained standing as Wen Linyu gestured toward the spot beside him. He spoke softly and had already peeled some fruits specifically for Lu Qingyi.

    "No need."

    Lu Qingyi still stayed in her place, mobile phone in hand, her fingers darting over the keyboard at a fast pace, without glancing upwards once.

    She felt fine standing as is.

    Wen Linyu looked at the indifferent Lu Qingyi; he couldn¡¯t quite discern the emotions within him, but he was definitely feeling agony.

    She didn¡¯t even want to acknowledge his existence anymore.

    "For the coming week, I will come over to treat your legs. I hope you will stop indulging in whatever you¡¯ve been up to. Wen Linyu, this is the last time. If you don¡¯t want to stand up, I don¡¯t mind if you end up sitting in this wheelchair forever."

    A slowdown after finishing the acupuncture treatment, Lu Qingyi delivered her words stone-cold. It was a clear wakeup call for Wen Linyu.

    This was the last time she was going to devote herself to healing Wen Linyu¡¯s legs. There will not be a next time. Since he declared his wish to stand up, she would make sure he does precisely that. But if he tried to meddle midway, she wouldn¡¯t hesitate to make him eternally wheelchair-bound.

    Fixing Wen Linyu¡¯s legs wasn¡¯t a simple task, but if she were to ensure he remained in the wheelchair, it would be relatively easier, she could do it within minutes.

    "You are always so uncompassionate."

    Wen Linyu smiled. His smile was mixed with a trace of bitter sentiment. S§×ar?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Indeed, Lu Qingyi was effectively uncompassionate to the point where he didn¡¯t even know how to soften her heart.

    Lu Qingyi gave Wen Linyu a brief glance, didn¡¯t utter a single word, and quickly walked away. There was nothing worthwhile to be said.

    Watching Lu Qingyi¡¯s silhouette vanish from his sight, Linyu gradually closed his eyes.

    Perhaps Wen Wanyu was right, even without Xu Boyan in the picture, Lu Qingyi wouldn¡¯t have liked him.

    It was crystal clear in her attitude; she didn¡¯t hold the slightest affection for him.

    "Young Master, weather is getting cool, please go and change into a pair of trousers."

    Wen Bo came forward, took a glance at Wen Linyu¡¯s legs and sighed, suggesting him what to do next.

    His trousers were cut and shortened. He would feel cold if the wind blew in.

    Wen Linyu was truly devoted to his affections, the fact that he loved someone who didn¡¯t reciprocate was indeed a sad affair.

    There¡¯s a saying which goes:

    In love, when two people miss each other, it¡¯s romance. When one person overthinks alone, it¡¯s neediness.

    "Young Master, let it go, it will pass."

    Wen Bo patted Wen Linyu¡¯s shoulder, his voice reflecting a touch of helplessness.

    If he couldn¡¯t get what he wanted, then it was time to let go. Time is the best healer, Wen Linyu would too one day to get over Lu Qingyi with the passage of time.

    "Some people cannot get over their first love even until their death."

    Wen Linyu scoffed, clearly not buying Wen Bo¡¯s words. He barely pulled up the corners of his lips into a smile, a bitter irony reflected on his face.

    Lu Qingyi was Wen Linyu¡¯s first love, currently, he was deeply in love with her. It would be tricky and nearly impossible to forget her, maybe he would never forget her.

    People often perceive one¡¯s first relationship as the first love, but it¡¯s not always true. The first love is in fact the first person one genuinely falls in love with.

    Only when you fall in love with someone, you consider it your first love. The one you didn¡¯t fall in love with doesn¡¯t count, even if you¡¯ve been in a relationship and later broke up, you merely consider them just another ex.

    The first love, it¡¯s something very very hard to forget. Some individuals couldn¡¯t forget their first love even till their demise, they still found themselves reminiscing about their first love.

    Therefore, forgetting a person is really hard unless you didn¡¯t love them at all.

    Wen Bo sighed lightly, slightly shaking his head, his heart filled with emotion. Indeed, forgetting the first love was tough, a fact very well known to him.

    -------------

    By the time Lu Qingyi returned to the apartment, Xu Boyan had already prepared the meals. The aromatic scent of the dishes wafted through the living room. This was exactly what a home felt like, which brought a smile to Lu Qingyi¡¯s face.

    She cherished this sense of home, the aroma of dishes in the living room, with loved ones waiting for her back at home, she always longed for this sense of belonging but never dared to wish for it.

    "Qingyi, come have some food. Boyan had to step out for some work and might be a little late."

    Lu Mohai poked his head out of the kitchen, smiling genuinely at Lu Qingyi. His face was a fine picture of happiness.

    Cooking for his biological daughter, there was nothing more fulfilling for Lu Mohai.

    Knowing he had a daughter was enough to fill Lu Mohai¡¯s heart with immense happiness.

    "Dad, you¡¯ve worked hard."

    Lu Qingyi slightly squirmed her lips, as she watched Lu Mohai busy in the kitchen, her heart experienced a moment of sorrow.

    Lu Mohai was genuinely kind to her, always trying to make up for his lack of attention during her past years.

    However, she had not been able to call Lu Mohai, "Dad". Suddenly, Lu Qingyi felt a wave of guilt washing over her.

    "Dad?"

    Lu Mohai¡¯s hand which held the spatula froze in mid-air, he turned towards Lu Qingyi with wide eyes full of shock. His hands trembled a bit and his eyes radiated disbelief.

 Chapter 437: Guess 437_Possibility 1

    Chapter 437: Guess 437_Possibility 1Did he hear it?

    Lu Qingyi just called him dad. She just now called him dad.

    Is he perhaps hallucinating?

    He had been waiting for so long, and was always anticipating for Lu Qingyi to call him dad, but it never happened.

    He was both hopeful and disappointed.

    He dare not ask Lu Qingyi to call him dad, because he felt he didn¡¯t have the right to do so.

    "What...did you just call me?"

    Lu Mohai¡¯s voice trembled slightly as he looked at Lu Qingyi and asked.

    He was suddenly scared that he was just hallucinating. He didn¡¯t dare to believe that Lu Qingyi had just called him dad.

    "Dad, I called you Dad."

    Lu Qingyi looked at Lu Mohai, speaking slowly.

    Seeing how excited Lu Mohai was, Lu Qingyi suddenly felt very guilty. She should¡¯ve called him dad sooner.

    "Daughter, Qingyi, my daughter..."

    Lu Mohai¡¯s lips were shaking too. He looked at Lu Qingyi with disbelief in his eyes, mixed with indescribable emotions.

    Lu Qingyi had finally called him dad.

    "Dad, you¡¯ve worked hard. You don¡¯t need to take care of my daily life any more. Go out and do something you enjoy. Don¡¯t just do what you think I want."

    Lu Qingyi went into the kitchen, reached for the spatula in Lu Mohai¡¯s hand, cooking utensils, and began to speak softly and gently.

    Ever since Lu Mohai found out she was his daughter, he had been trying to make it up to Lu Qingyi, accomodating her in every way and worrying about her daily life.

    This, Lu Qingyi felt, wasn¡¯t necessary. Maybe she just wasn¡¯t good at expressing her feelings. In her heart, she had already recognized Lu Mohai as her father, but she had been unable to bring herself to say it out loud.

    "Taking care of you brings me the greatest joy. I¡¯m not just putting up with you. I¡¯m doing what I like."

    Lu Mohai gently shook his head, a soft smile around his lips.

    Indeed, he felt so fortunate and happy right now, being able to take care of Lu Qingyi. He was overjoyed.

    They¡¯d finished the last dish, Lu Qingyi and Lu Mohai sat opposite each other at the dinner table.

    "This is the first time we¡¯ve been alone together since we acknowledged our relationship."

    Lu Mohai glanced at the dishes on the table, then looked at Lu Qingyi, speaking slowly.

    It was indeed the case. Since they had made their relationship as father and daughter public, this was their first time having dinner alone, just the two of them.

    Lu Qingyi nodded, "Yes."

    "You¡¯re in your junior year of high school now. Have you given any thought to what you want to do after graduation?"

    Lu Mohai asked.

    Lu Mohai knew a lot about Lu Qingyi¡¯s background, but he had no idea what she actually wanted to do in life.

    She had been a brilliant student in the prestigious Hardrick University, renowned for her intellectual prowess, but she¡¯d unexpectedly chosen to leave and study medicine.

    In the fine month of June, she was lackadaisical, showing little interest in practicing or composing piano pieces.

    ...

    Lu Qingyi seemed indifferent to almost everything, as if nothing really interested her.

    Lu Mohai couldn¡¯t figure out what Lu Qingyi really enjoyed.

    The situation reminded him of Ruan Qingyang.

    Although Ruan Qingyang was truly enthusiastic about medical matters, she had once personally admitted that she did not really like medicine itself; she¡¯d had no other choice.

    Lu Mohai could not understand why, and Ruan Qingyang never told him.

    She could do many things, but didn¡¯t seem particularly attached to anything. She only did things in order to fulfill obligations, nothing else.

    "I¡¯ll see when the time comes if there¡¯s nothing I want to do. If nothing else, there¡¯s always the family business to inherit, right?"

    Lu Qingyi joked, a smile on her face as she looked at Lu Mohai.

    "Yes, as long as you¡¯re happy."

    Lu Mohai nodded and placed a piece of green pepper into Lu Qingyi¡¯s bowl.

    "Lu Yao¡¯s first love was my mother."

    Lu Qingyi poked at the rice in her bowl, speaking slowly.

    Lu Mohai was momentarily surprised, before quickly composing himself. It was not unusual for someone to be drawn to Ruan Qingyang, who was so outstanding and radiant.

    "Yao Meishu might have had a motive to kill in order to keep a secret."

    Lu Qingyi tilted her head slightly, her voice speculative.

    If Ruan Qingyang¡¯s death was truly related to Yao Meishu, then it was probably because of Lu Yao.

    Yao Meishu loved Lu Yao, but Lu Yao initially fell in love with Ruan Qingyang. So, Yao Meishu imitated Ruan Qingyang¡¯s character and ended up building a successful relationship with Lu Yao. They loved and supported each other.

    Ruan Qingyang had always been in Kyoto but suddenly moved to Jin City, which alarmed Yao Meishu. She was afraid that Lu Yao would find out.

    When Ruan Qingyang gave birth, she was at her weakest, which was the perfect opportunity for Yao Meishu to act.

    She was afraid that Lu Yao would leave her, that he would despise her for deceiving him. So, she chose to sacrifice Ruan Qingyang. She made it seem as though Ruan Qingyang had died from complications during childbirth.

    "I¡¯m going to see Yao Meishu now."

    Lu Yao suddenly stood up. He wanted answers. S§×arch* The Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "Dad, I¡¯m just guessing."

    Lu Qingyi shook her head at Lu Yao, replying in a calm manner.

    After all, her thoughts were mere speculation. What if Ruan Qingyang¡¯s death had nothing to do with Yao Meishu?

    Her speculations would be close to the truth, provided Ruan Qingyang¡¯s death was related to Yao Meishu.

    "I acted impulsively."

    Lu Mohai exhaled deeply, slowly sitting back down.

    He had indeed acted impulsively.

    "Dad, you can start by trying to accidentally run into Yao Meishu."

    Lu Qingyi bit her lip slightly, stuttering as she suggested this, looking somewhat uncomfortable.

    It would at least require Lu Yao to be willing.

    Lu Mohai: "Why?"

    Lu Qingyi told him everything she had heard and seen. She couldn¡¯t force Lu Mohai to make a decision. Whether Lu Mohai wanted to or not was his decision to make.

    "Alright, I¡¯ll go."

    Lu Mohai nodded his head. He was definitely going. He was very willing to go, there was no unwillingness whatsoever.

    As long as there was a chance of finding even a shred of truth, there was no way he could refuse.

    "Eat more. Boyan mentioned that you like beef."

    Lu Qingyi picked up a piece of beef with her chopsticks and placed it into Lu Mohai¡¯s bowl, speaking slowly.

    It was odd knowing her own father¡¯s preferences from other people. It didn¡¯t feel right.

    "Boyan cooked the beef."

    Lu Mohai said.

    When he arrived, Xu Boyan was cooking. He had been sitting in the living room while Xu Boyan took a phone call, stating that he had been called away on something urgent and left the kitchen to him before rushing out the door.

    Given the circumstances, it must have been an emergency. Lu Mohai didn¡¯t bother asking Xu Boyan why.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s lips lifted in a small smile. She was genuinely happy.

 Chapter 438: Unexpected Encounter at the 438 Mall_1

    Chapter 438: Unexpected Encounter at the 438 Mall_1Everything was going according to Lu Qingyi¡¯s plan, with Lu Mohai visiting the same shopping mall where he had unintentionally bumped into Yao Meishu previously.

    Perhaps Yao Meishu came hoping to get lucky; she arrived alone, without Lu Yao.

    "Um...I want to get to know you."

    Yao Meishu was noticeably excited to see Lu Mohai. She approached him hastily, speaking in a slightly embarrassed tone that betrayed her awkwardness.

    "I¡¯m sorry for mistaking you for someone else last time."

    Upon seeing Yao Meishu, a shudder ran through Lu Mohai¡¯s heart, and he responded slowly.

    His voice carried a sense of distance and coldness, as though he treated her like a stranger.

    Lu Qingyi had been right: Yao Meishu had been trying to find him.

    "I know you mistook me for Ruan Qingyang. You must know Ruan Qingyang very well, right?"

    Yao Meishu took a deep breath before speaking in a calm voice.

    She was astute and observant; a glimpse at Lu Mohai¡¯s attire and the way he conducted himself told Yao Meishu that he was no ordinary person and likely came from a prominent background.

    Yao Meishu believed that if she could appeal to Lu Mohai, she would be able to discover the whereabouts of the letter more easily and that the truth would soon come to light. S§×arch* The N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Lu Mohai remained silent, his gaze upon Yao Meishu shifting subtly, eyes flashing with visible emotion.

    "I just want to talk about Ruan Qingyang. I don¡¯t mean anything else. Last time, my husband was a bit... preoccupied. I am Ruan Qingyang¡¯s biological sister, Yao Meishu. If it¡¯s acceptable to you, can we find a quiet place to talk?"

    Yao Meishu observed Lu Mohai¡¯s reaction carefully, and she quickly noticed the shift in his demeanor. She took the initiative to introduce herself, speaking gently.

    Her personality could be considered gentle because she was not cold-hearted. Her personality was the total opposite of Ruan Qingyang¡¯s.

    Over the years, she had imitated Ruan Qingyang¡¯s demeanor in front of Lu Yao. Now that it was out in the open, there was no need to pretend, and she could be her most authentic self.

    "Why should I talk to you? What if you are Ruan Qingyang¡¯s sister?"

    Lu Mohai gave Yao Meishu a symbolic once-over before responding slowly.

    Yao Meishu really did resemble Ruan Qingyang. Apart from their dressing style and personality, anyone who wasn¡¯t paying close attention wouldn¡¯t be able to tell that they were not the same person.

    Twins, naturally, they resembled each other greatly.

    If only Ruan Qingyang was still alive, she would probably look as youthful as the Yao Meishu in front of him, not showing signs of age either.

    "Because you loved Ruan Qingyang."

    Yao Meishu raised her chin slightly and asserted confidently.

    One¡¯s gaze could not lie. Lu Mohai was fond of Ruan Qingyang - not just fond, but deep in love with her.

    At the same time, Yao Meishu was somewhat jealous, consumed with envy. Ruan Qingyang had a unique ability to make many men yearn for her, to make them remember her through the years.

    There really wasn¡¯t much difference between them. Setting other aspects aside and speaking solely of appearance, they were almost identical, with Ruan Qingyang being just slightly more attractive.

    Yao Meishu could not understand why Ruan Qingyang had so many admirers, why, even after all these years, so many still could not forget Ruan Qingyang.

    "There¡¯s a steak restaurant up ahead. They make a pretty good steak."

    Lu Mohai¡¯s gaze flickered momentarily before he answered with indifference.

    He was following the approach suggested by Lu Qingyi: appear indifferent, but not uncaring, keeping Yao Meishu in suspense about his true feelings.

    Lu Mohai was acutely aware that if he knew nothing, if his second encounter with Yao Meishu was truly accidental, he would have been all too eager to engage with her the moment she broached the subject pertaining to Ruan Qingyang.

    When it came to matters about Ruan Qingyang, he could not afford to ignore even a tiny detail. He was not usually an impulsive man, but when it concerned Ruan Qingyang, impulsiveness was all he knew.

    "Okay."

    Seeing the plan unfold successfully, Yao Meishu gave a slight smile and nodded.

    The two sat inside the restaurant, with soothing music playing softly in the background. The steaks hadn¡¯t arrived yet, and both had a cup of plain water in front of them.

    "Not drinking?"

    Looking at the plain water in front of Lu Mohai, Yao Meishu asked, raising her eyebrows slightly.

    Steak and red wine make a good pair.

    Yao Meishu planned on ordering one too, but seeing that Lu Mohai had ordered plain water, she did the same.

    "I¡¯ve given it up."

    Lu Mohai replied.

    He gave up drinking because of Ruan Qingyang. Ruan Qingzhi never drank - probably because she was a medical professional. She was a teetotaler with an aversion to the smell of alcohol.

    He used to drink, but gave up for Ruan Qingyang. Now, he only occasionally drinks a few glasses of grape wine with Xu Hang and doesn¡¯t touch anything else.

    "Because of my sister, right? She never touched alcohol, possibly due to her distinguished position, or maybe because she was a doctor."

    Yao Meishu looked at the water swirling in the glass in front of her, a faint smile tugging at her lips.

    She hadn¡¯t spent much time with Ruan Qingyang. Their interactions only increased after Ruan Qingzhi became pregnant and moved to Jin City.

    At that time, she was also pregnant. Lu Yao was too busy then, juggling both her and the company¡¯s affairs. She didn¡¯t want to add to his stress, so she returned to her hometown to bother her mother instead.

    Ruan Qingyang was always quiet and reserved. Even in her silence, she imbued a unique allure. Often, she was engrossed in her stuff, which Yao Meishu could barely understand.

    She found out about Ruan Qingyang¡¯s abstinence from alcohol when Ruan Qingyang was conversing with her mother.

    Ruan Qingyang was truly exceptional, and Yao Meishu was consumed with jealousy, irritated that Ruan Qingyang, not her, had the opportunity to go to Kyoto with their father.

    She believed that if she had been the one to go to Kyoto, she could have been just as exceptional as Ruan Qingyang, at least, that¡¯s what Yao Meishu believed.

    Lu Mohai nodded, offering no denial, "Hmm."

    "Right, I still don¡¯t know your name."

    Yao Meishu asked.

    "Lu Mohai."

    Lu Mohai slowly revealed his name.

    Yao Meishu didn¡¯t exhibit any strong reaction because the name Lu Mohai and the Lu Family were unfamiliar to her.

    The two families most often mentioned were the Xu Family and the Wen Family. There was another prominent family that was seldom mentioned, likely due to Lu Mohai¡¯s reclusive lifestyle.

    "Many people truly yearn for my sister, even though she¡¯s been dead for a long time."

    Yao Meishu spoke, her voice carrying a hint of sarcasm - so faint it was barely noticeable.

 Chapter 439 for Ruan Qingyang to Quit Drinking_1

    Chapter 439: 439 for Ruan Qingyang to Quit Drinking_1Indeed, it¡¯s pretty ironic. So many people are still thinking about Ruan Qingyang long after her death, yet here Yao Meishu is, very much alive, and no one gives her a second thought.

    How can Ruan Qingyang, as cold as she was, be so well-liked?

    Lu Mohai took a sip of his water, silently saying nothing.

    The steak arrived quickly. Lu Mohai cut his and passed it to Yao Meishu, then he took her untouched steak. He didn¡¯t utter a single word throughout.

    Such a gentleman. He acted the same way when he dined with Ruan Qingyang before.

    "Mr. Lu, you¡¯re very gentlemanly."

    Yao Meishu gazed at the steak set before her, somewhat astonished at Lu Mohai.

    A very gentlemanly man, at first glance he obviously had a refined upbringing, surely his family background was not meagre.

    She didn¡¯t grow up in Kyoto. After graduating from university, she taught in Kyoto for a few years and then returned to Jin City. She wasn¡¯t very familiar with the situation in Kyoto.

    Kyoto was large and prosperous. Anyone able to reside in the gold-plated city of Kyoto was impressive indeed, especially those who owned properties, they were extremely imposing.

    Lu Mohai: "Perhaps so."

    "Did you know my sister well?"

    Yao Meishu asked directly. She forked a piece of steak into her mouth¡ªthe taste was perfect. The restaurant was obviously high-end.

    Lu Mohai was the type of person who pursued a high-quality life, his choice of restaurant reflected that.

    Yao Meishu had already come up with two responses. No matter what Lu Mohai¡¯s answer was, she would be able to respond accordingly.

    "Very outstanding."

    Lu Mohai refused to discuss Ruan Qingyang¡¯s affairs, he simply gave his evaluation.

    The girl he liked was naturally outstanding in his eyes. Nobody in this world could surpass Ruan Qingyang¡¯s achievements, except for Lu Qingyi.

    That was what Lu Mohai believed deep down.

    It wasn¡¯t that there truly weren¡¯t people more outstanding than Ruan Qingyang and Lu Qingyi in this world, but in Lu Mohai¡¯s eyes, these two women were the most important, hence they were the most outstanding.

    One deeply loved woman, and his own daughter.

    "Yes, my sister was very outstanding. She excelled in many areas; it¡¯s a pity she passed away at such a young age.

    If my sister were still alive, she would without a doubt be luminary, her name would be on the list of well-talked current events. Maybe it¡¯s true that beautiful women have short lives. My sister was very beautiful, even if I were a man, I would be smitten. What a pity."

    Yao Meishu said, shaking her head. Her tone was sincere with a dash of profound grief as if she truly felt deeply saddened by Ruan Qingyang¡¯s death.

    She kept praising Ruan Qingyang for only one reason: Yao Meishu knew she couldn¡¯t belittle Ruan Qingyang in front of Lu Mohai.

    This man loved Ruan Qingyang very much. If she spoke ill of Ruan Qingyang, all the subsequent events would fail.

    "Yes, she would surely have been brilliant." S§×ar?h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Lu Mohai nodded in agreement without denying her words.

    Whether Yao Meishu¡¯s praises were sincere or not, if Ruan Qingyang were still alive, she would indeed be brilliant. Lu Mohai agreed with this statement.

    "You¡¯ve always lived in Kyoto, haven¡¯t you? Do you know who my sister was close to?"

    Yao Meishu bit the corner of her mouth slightly, seeming to consider for a while before asking the question.

    "Why do you ask?"

    Yao Meishu¡¯s question caught Lu Qingyi off guard, prompting Lu Mohai to raise his eyebrows at her.

    "Well, I received a letter a while back. The paper it was written on has turned yellow, and the handwriting is my sister¡¯s. The letter was sent from Kyoto. That¡¯s why I came here, to investigate.

    After all these years, I don¡¯t know who would keep something of my sister¡¯s and even send it to me out of the blue. I must say, it¡¯s quite astonishing.

    My sister was a woman of few words, after all. Even though we were sisters, she kept many things to herself and never spoke out."

    Yao Meishu bowed her head, a helpless smile on her lips. She spoke slowly, and to avoid Lu Mohai asking her what was written in the letter, she took it upon herself to explain, hoping to create a misleading impression.

    "Something left by Qingyang?"

    Taken aback, Lu Mohai looked up at Yao Meishu, a wave of confusion sweeping over him.

    Lu Qingyi hadn¡¯t told him anything about the letter. Could it be that it really did exist?

    "Yes, the letter was left at home. I was in such a rush when I left that I forgot to bring it."

    Yao Meishu sighed slightly, her inner vexation surfacing¡ª looking just as if she had truly forgotten.

    "I need to take a call. Please continue with your meal."

    Lu Mohai placed his hand in his pocket. Pressing his phone, it vibrated suddenly. He promptly pulled it out and waved it at Yao Meishu before leaving.

    Yao Meishu nodded.

    With Lu Mohai away in the restroom, Yao Meishu started to eat her steak, though her eyes were constantly wandering.

    Lu Mohai was a pretty agreeable man, gentle and refined. Suddenly, Yao Meishu couldn¡¯t help but envy Ruan Qingyang for having such an excellent suitor.

    Why was Ruan Qingyang so outstanding after all? Why are there so many people yearning for Ruan Qingyang, yet none for her, Yao Meishu?

    After stepping into the bathroom, Lu Mohai immediately called Lu Qingyi, who answered promptly:

    "Qingyi, Yao Meishu mentioned a letter left by Qingyang. What¡¯s this about? I have no idea if what she¡¯s saying is true."

    Lu Mohai relayed what happened to Lu Qingyi because he wasn¡¯t sure if what Yao Meishu said was true.

    If it was, then he must get that letter because Ruan Qingyang¡¯s handwriting was on it, he had to have it.

    "Ah, sorry Dad, I forgot to mention it. That letter was written by me, mimicking Mom¡¯s handwriting. It was aimed to lure Yao Meishu."

    On the other end of the call, Lu Qingyi slapped her forehead, regretting forgetting to tell Lu Mohai about this¡ªit was critical information.

    She had been negligent, forgetting to inform Lu Mohai about such an essential matter.

    "Oh, so that¡¯s it. Qingyi, you managed to mimic your mom¡¯s handwriting? Her writing style is challenging to copy."

    Lu Mohai said, surprised. Lu Qingyi could replicate Ruan Qingyang¡¯s handwriting? Ruan Qingyang¡¯s writing style was notoriously tough to imitate.

    Ruan Qingyang¡¯s writing was beautiful and seemed straightforward to replicate at first glance. However, it was truly challenging when one tried to do so.

    Because her handwriting had a unique style. Many had attempted to mimic Ruan Qingyang¡¯s handwriting before. Although the characters look similar, they lacked the original¡¯s elegance¡ªanyone could tell it wasn¡¯t Ruan Qingyang¡¯s writing.

 Chapter 440 Heirloom Jade Bracelet_1

    Chapter 440: 440 Heirloom Jade Bracelet_1"It¡¯s not too difficult."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s expression was exceptionally indifferent, his tone also very indifferent.

    It might indeed be difficult for others to imitate, but for her, it felt quite simple.

    Lu Mohai hung up the phone and quickly returned to the booth, "Sorry, a customer just called, it¡¯s an important collaboration that can¡¯t be ignored."

    Lu Mohai pulled out a chair, took a sip of plain water, and spoke in a soft voice. His attitude was very good.

    Yao Meishu took another look at this man. Though he was approaching middle age, he still maintained his graceful manners. He was particularly polite in how he treated others. You could tell at a glance that he was a man of depth.

    Maybe that¡¯s what successful people are like.

    "Mr. Lu seems very cultured, I guess your family background is quite good."

    Yao Meishu asked casually, as if without intention.

    "Well, I got a bit of a head start compared to others."

    Lu Mohai¡¯s answer was very insightful, he neither denied his privileged background, nor blatantly boasted about it.

    Indeed, people from wealthy backgrounds do start from a better position than those from impoverished families.

    There¡¯s a big difference between growing up with a silver spoon in your mouth and being independent from an early age.

    Even though everyone is equal, the gap between the rich and the poor is a very real issue.

    Yao Meishu responded with a smile, but in her heart, she was jealous of Ruan Qingyang to the point of going mad.

    She had seen Ruan Qingyang¡¯s suitors before; she couldn¡¯t remember what they looked like because it was so long ago. However, what Yao Meishu had not forgotten was that they were all sons of wealthy families.

    Each one was richer and higher in status than the last. You could tell just from their super cars and suits that their family background was exceptional.

    "If Mr. Lu can help, I would be grateful. But if you are too busy, just forget that I mentioned it. Thanks for the steak, it¡¯s getting late so I¡¯m going to leave now."

    Yao Meishu took out her mobile phone, a smile playing on her lips as she glanced at the phone, her voice soft and gentle.

    The smile on her lips was actually not very natural at all. Yao Meishu felt that if she stayed any longer, her smile might freeze on her face.

    "Sure, take care."

    Lu Mohai nodded, watching as Yao Meishu left. Sear?h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    The moment Yao Meishu turned to leave, her once smiling eyes suddenly clouded over.

    Oh, Ruan Qingyang.

    Her lips were on the verge of freezing with the smile, after saying so many good things about Ruan Qingyang, she felt nauseous.

    ¡ª¡ª

    "Yiyi, you¡¯re here, come sit over here."

    Gu Xiang was watching TV in the living room, and her eyes lit up the moment she saw Lu Qingyi.

    Her beautiful daughter-in-law was here.

    "Auntie."

    Lu Qingyi responded with a smile, nodding to Gu Xiang as a gesture of politeness.

    "What¡¯re you calling me aunt for? I¡¯ve told you to call me mom. Come sit over here. We should invite your dad over one day and have a meal together. Speaking of your dad, it¡¯s been a while since I¡¯ve seen him. It¡¯s only Mr. Xu who visits him often."

    Gu Xiang patted the place beside her, speaking softly to Lu Qingyi. Her voice was gentle, she truly liked this child.

    Although she didn¡¯t know Ruan Qingyang very well, she did remember her fondly because of Wen Wanyu.

    She had hoped, if Lu Mohai was able to woo Ruan Qingyang, their two families could have become in-laws. She believed Ruan Qingzhi¡¯s child would certainly be outstanding.

    Unexpectedly, her son actually won over Ruan Qingyang¡¯s daughter. When she heard the news, Gu Xiang was overjoyed.

    She had always liked Lu Qingyi very much, and now she liked her even more. No matter how she looked at her, she seemed perfect.

    "Sure."

    Lu Qingyi sat beside Gu Xiang, a sweet smile on her face.

    "Boyan¡¯s cousin will be coming over later. You two are about the same age, try to get along."

    Gu Xiang patted Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand as she said this, her voice exceptionally gentle.

    "Sure."

    Lu Qingyi grinned lightly.

    Xu Boyan and Xu Hang were busy in the kitchen. Xu Hang naturally knew how to cook too, the father and son were very similar.

    Before meeting Gu Xiang, Xu Hang did not go into the kitchen too. It was only after meeting her that he started learning to cook.

    Gu Xiang asked, "When are you two planning to get married?"

    She really wanted Lu Qingyi to officially become part of the Xu family soon.

    "On December 14th."

    Lu Qingyi bit her lower lip slightly and slowly replied.

    "Ah, no, that won¡¯t do."

    Upon hearing the date from Lu Qingyi, Gu Xiang immediately shook her head in denial.

    Lu Qingyi looked at Gu Xiang with confusion.

    "It¡¯s November 20th now, less than a month left, which is too rushed. You didn¡¯t inform us earlier either. This won¡¯t work, we¡¯ll need to reschedule. The wedding has to be well prepared."

    Gu Xiang held Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand to explain. She simply felt the time was too tight, and they hadn¡¯t been notified in advance. With less than a month to prepare, they couldn¡¯t organise anything.

    A wedding is a once in a lifetime event, and it requires careful selection and full preparation. It can¡¯t be done haphazardly.

    Getting married is a big deal for a girl once in her life. Surely they had to make sure it was grand and beautiful.

    "I want to get a marriage certificate with Xu Boyan first. We can discuss the wedding later."

    Seeing that Gu Xiang wasn¡¯t opposing it, Lu Qingyi heaved a sigh of relief. She spoke slowly, not caring too much about the wedding. What she cared about was Xu Boyan¡¯s heart.

    "That can work too."

    Gu Xiang nodded her head in agreement while mentally making some calculations.

    "Here, take this. This is a heirloom passed down from our ancestors."

    Gu Xiang took off a jade bracelet from her wrist and placed it in Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand.She spoke in a soft voice.

    Every large family usually had heirlooms passed down from ancient times. The jade bracelet was an heirloom from their ancestor and was unique to the lady of the Xu family.

    Although times have changed and people no longer adhere strictly to the Confucian virtues of women, the jade bracelet has remained a symbol of the lady of the Xu Family.

    Only the person who received the jade bracelet could truly become the lady of the Xu Family. These were the rules passed down from the past, and were not emphasized as much now. However, traditions that should be handed down have to be maintained.

    "Mom, this doesn¡¯t feel right. You should keep this."

    Lu Qingyi glanced at the jade bracelet in her hand. The exquisite color alone was enough to suggest its high value. It was something very precious.

    Right now she was only Xu Boyan¡¯s girlfriend, they hadn¡¯t officially registered their marriage yet. Thus, she felt it was inappropriate for Gu Xiang to give her the bracelet so soon.

    "Since you¡¯re already calling me mom, there¡¯s nothing inappropriate about it. Take it."

    Gu Xiang held the jade bracelet and put it on Lu Qingyi herself, her voice was soft and gentle.

    Whether it is given early or late, now or in the future, at any time it would be the same. The difference is almost negligible.

    "Heirlooms really are antiques."

    Lu Qingyi glanced at the jade bracelet on her wrist and spoke slowly.

 Chapter 441 Gu Qihan_1

    Chapter 441: 441 Gu Qihan_1This jade is extremely rare in the market and also incredibly valuable. Just this small piece of jade bracelet is worth as much as this entire villa.

    "You know about jade?"

    Gu Xiang asked with interest. She knew the jade was precious and had even consulted professionals about it. She knew its value, so she had always been very careful with it, not daring to casually leave the jade bracelet anywhere.

    "I know a little, just some basics."

    Lu Qingyi slowly replied. She had never researched these things in depth but could guess their approximate value. She wasn¡¯t clear about the variety of the jade.

    She could tell real jade from fake, but she was clueless about its type.

    "This jade bracelet is indeed valuable. If sold, you could live comfortably for the rest of your life."

    Gu Xiang replied jokingly, her tone full of humor.

    She once thought that if Xu Hang ever abandoned her, she would take only this jade bracelet and sell it. That way, she could live comfortably for the rest of her life without working.

    Of course, this was all a joke. Xu Hang would never abandon her.

    "Auntie."

    Suddenly, a cheerful woman¡¯s voice rang out. When Lu Qingyi glanced over, she saw a youthful girl in a green dress, with a ponytail, running over.

    She enthusiastically hugged Gu Xiang¡¯s neck, looking especially affectionate. Her smile was very sweet.

    "Xiaohan is here. You¡¯ve become even more beautiful since I last saw you."

    Gu Xiang stretched out her hand and pinched Gu Qihan¡¯s cheek, her voice especially gentle.

    It was obvious that the two had a close and affectionate relationship.

    "Ahya, auntie, you¡¯re flattering me. I¡¯m getting embarrassed."

    With a gentle smack, Gu Qihan planted a kiss on Gu Xiang¡¯s face, her voice full of playful spirit; the perfect image of an eccentric young girl.

    "Huh, how come I¡¯ve never seen this beautiful sister before?"

    It was then Gu Qihan noticed Lu Qingyi sitting on the sofa, she asked with puzzlement.

    "Her name is Lu Qingyi, your cousin¡¯s wife. She¡¯s about your age, just a bit older."

    Gu Xiang lightly tapped Gu Qihan on the head, her tone gentle and soft.

    "Yiyi, this is Boyan¡¯s cousin, Gu Qihan, you can call her Xiaohan."

    Gu Xiang began introducing Gu Qihan to Lu Qingyi. To her, Gu Qihan was an eccentric child.

    "Ah, cousin¡¯s wife?"

    Gu Qihan looked at Lu Qingyi with wide eyes, a look of disbelief on her face.

    Xu Boyan¡¯s girlfriend?

    Can it be?

    Xu Boyan has a girlfriend?

    "Yes, she is your cousin¡¯s wife."

    Gu Xiang nodded and confirmed.

    Gu Qihan bit her lip lightly, looking up and down at Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi was very beautiful, like a flawless lotus rising from the mud, brimming with an ethereal charm. She had a cold demeanor about her.

    The first impression Lu Qingyi made on Gu Qihan was that she was incredibly beautiful, so much so that she was at a loss for words to describe her.

    "Damn, Xu Boyan actually has a girlfriend now."

    Immediately, Gu Qihan jumped up from the sofa, looking at Lu Qingyi in disbelief. She even blurted out a swear word.

    Great heavens, this news was indeed explosive.

    Lu Qingyi watched Gu Qihan¡¯s surprised antics with a calm and composed expression. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "You child, always making a fuss about everything. Don¡¯t be so dramatic."

    Gu Xiang tapped Gu Qihan on the head, her voice carrying a hint of reproach, but was filled with fondness.

    Gu Xiang was very fond of her niece, and their relationship was very close.

    "Beautiful sister, how did you manage to win over that icy face? Tell me."

    Within a few steps, Gu Qihan had bounced over to Lu Qingyi¡¯s side, her eyes sparkling as she looked at Lu Qingyi, eager for her response.

    As far as Gu Qihan was concerned, Xu Boyan was a radiant, god-like being. Naturally, she thought it was Lu Qingyi who pursued Xu Boyan, not the other way round.

    "He pursued me."

    Lu Qingyi replied calmly, maintaining a slight smile.

    Gu Qihan: "..."

    She stared at Lu Qingyi, a hidden emotion flashing in her eyes,"Wow, he knows how to court someone?"

    Gu Qihan blinked, then opened her eyes wide in disbelief as she looked at Lu Qingyi.

    She must have misheard right?

    She had known Xu Boyan since they were children, having grown up following him around. She had never seen Xu Boyan taking an interest in any woman, let alone treating them softly.

    In short, Xu Boyan had never taken interest in women. But the stunning woman in front of her claimed that Xu Boyan pursued her. This was truly hard to believe.

    Lu Qingyi smiled without saying a word.

    "Yiyi doesn¡¯t talk much, don¡¯t scare her."

    Gu Xiang pulled Gu Qihan aside and softly admonished.

    That¡¯s just how Lu Qingyi was - she didn¡¯t speak much. Gu Qihan, on the other hand, was overly bubbly. Their personalities were drastically different. She didn¡¯t know if they could get along.

    "I understand. Beauties are all aloof."

    Gu Qihan nodded, displaying an air of understanding.

    Despite her words, she was easygoing and didn¡¯t carry an offensive tone. She came across as very friendly.

    "You two chat, I¡¯ll check on the kitchen."

    Hoping to foster a bond between the two, Gu Xiang used this as an excuse to step out.

    Two girls of similar ages should have common discussion topics. Her presence might have been inhibiting.

    "My cousin is pretty cold."

    Gu Qihan picked up an orange from the table, peeled it skillfully, and tossed the peel into the trash bin. She began speaking, her voice suggested she had carefully considered her words.

    Lu Qingyi nodded in agreement. Gu Qihan was right. "Uh-huh."

    "Did my cousin really pursue you?"

    Gu Qihan skillfully peeled the orange into small pieces and began to eat them one by one. She rested her chin on her hand, her face full of curiosity, her eyes blinked at Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi nodded again simply. "Uh-huh."

    Her demeanor remained distant and aloof. She couldn¡¯t warm up to a stranger quickly; she was the slow to warm-up kind.

    "Don¡¯t you two seem incompatible? If you double that cold attitude, wouldn¡¯t it freeze people to death?"

    Gu Qihan looked at Lu Qingyi doubtfully, hugging her arm lightly with an almost undetectable grimace at the corner of her mouth.

    Lu Qingyi was very cold, possibly even colder than Xu Boyan. Gu Qihan suddenly became deeply curious -- how did these two people with similar personalities become a couple?

    Both emitted a chilling aura when standing together, wouldn¡¯t they freeze others? If they were to have a conflict, what would they do? Who would appease whom?

 Chapter 442 Gu Qihanâ€™s Surprise_1

    Chapter 442: 442 Gu Qihan¡¯s Surprise_1Gu Qihan had a series of questions in her heart, but she was too bashful to ask aloud.

    "No."

    Lu Qingyi responded to Gu Qihan¡¯s question with just two words.

    Actually, Xu Boyan was very gentle, at least he seldom showed a cold face to her, and she could also become gentle for Xu Boyan.

    Outwardly, she was cold. But inwardly, she could be soft.

    "Pretty sister, are you still in school? What year are you in? And what¡¯s your major?"

    Gu Qihan asked curiously, with a look of fascination that was hard to resist.

    "Hmm, first year, Chinese medicine."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s answers were very brief. Even though Gu Qihan was very friendly, she couldn¡¯t display the same warmth with a stranger.

    Maybe it was just her personality.

    "Pretty sister, you are really cold."

    Gu Qihan propped her chin up to look at Lu Qingyi. Her eyes scanned up and down Lu Qingyi¡¯s figure, flashing a hint of inexplicable emotion.

    Lu Qingyi remained silent, her eyes focused on her phone.

    Perhaps it was her aloof personality, or the fact she was not good at socializing, she didn¡¯t know how to respond to Gu Qihan¡¯s comments.

    "Are you guys planning to get married? Pretty sister, you look so young. If my aunt didn¡¯t tell me that you are older than me, I wouldn¡¯t have been able to tell. People might mistake my cousin for luring a high school student."

    Lu Qingyi remained silent while Gu Qihan chatted away without feeling embarrassed. Gu Qihan propped her chin, seemingly in deep thought.

    Indeed, Lu Qingyi looked really young. If Gu Xiang hadn¡¯t told her, she might have mistaken Lu Qingyi for a young guest visiting their house.

    "Hmm, we are dating with marriage in mind."

    Lu Qingyi slightly raised the corner of her mouth, her voice still carrying a sense of aloofness.

    People say that dating without the intention of marriage is playing around; she and Xu Boyan were indeed aiming for marriage from the moment they got together.

    The two of them were dating with marriage in mind.

    The purpose was clear.

    "Goodness, my heart can¡¯t take it. My cousin just wants to marry you and have you as a decoration at home, right? He used to be..."

    Gu Qihan looked at Lu Qingyi, gently biting her lower lip, as if she wanted to say something but stopped halfway.

    "Never mind, let¡¯s not talk about these old, stale matters."

    Let it be. Gu Qihan waved off her unfinished sentence and decided not to bring it up anymore.

    "Hmm."

    Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t know what to say, so she just gave a polite response.

    Her hands were swiftly tapping on her phone¡¯s keyboard. She was in contact with people from the Hacker League and had some important matters to discuss.

    She still hadn¡¯t told Xu Boyan that she is Doctor L. She originally intended to tell him that day, but it got delayed because Xu Boyan was busy.

    She decided to let him find out on his own.

    Lu Qingyi slightly raised the corner of her mouth and sent Xu Boyan a message under a dummy account. Although it was subtle, someone as smart as Xu Boyan should figure it out quickly.

    "Is your phone that interesting?"

    Gu Qihan watched Lu Qingyi engrossed in her phone and sarcastically asked.

    "It¡¯s okay."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s response remained indifferent.

    Gu Qihan found it dull and went to the kitchen, where she was immediately taken aback.

    She closed her eyes and massaged them, then opened them again. Goodness, it was still the same sight.

    There stood Xu Boyan, wearing an apron. His suit cuff buttons were undone, sleeves rolled up, knife in his right hand, and meat in his left hand, slicing away.

    His movements were elegant and pleasing to watch, each cut producing uniformly sized and evenly thick pieces of meat.

    Goodness, Xu Boyan was slicing meat in the kitchen?

    Gu Qihan found it hard to believe. What on earth was going on?

    Didn¡¯t Xu Boyan detest the heavy smell of oil in the kitchen? Wasn¡¯t he the one who would rather drive an hour to eat out rather than cook himself?

    So, what exactly was happening right now?

    Not only was Xu Boyan in the kitchen, but he was also personally prepping the food. This was indeed an eyebrow-raising situation.

    Gu Qihan stood at the entrance, her legs seemed as if they were filled with lead, unable to move.

    Next, she watched the aloof, elegant man pour oil into the pan, followed by pork and side dishes.

    He looked proficient in his movements, with no signs of clumsiness while cooking.

    Gu Qihan¡¯s lip corners twitched slightly, finding it hard to describe her current feelings.

    "Xiaohan, what are you doing standing there?"

    Gu Xiang came out from the kitchen, getting a glimpse of Gu Qihan on the verge of turning into a statue at the entrance. Gu Xiang gently patted Gu Qihan on the shoulder.

    This reaction was normal.

    When she first discovered Xu Boyan could cook, her response was just as shocking and disbelieving.

    Only after recalling Xu Hang¡¯s similar transformation did she feel it was normal. Xu Hang started to learn cooking only after meeting her, and she was the first guinea pig for his culinary experiments.

    "Cousin... when did he... start learning to cook?"

    Usually lively, Gu Qihan now stuttered in her speech. She awkwardly turned her head to look at Gu Xiang.

    She had once suggested to Xu Boyan that he could try cooking some simple dishes; otherwise, he would have difficulty taking care of himself.

    Do you remember how Xu Boyan responded then? She remembered it clearly.

    "Money makes the mare go. There is no need to learn these boring things."

    Xu Boyan¡¯s response at that time was cold, with an irresistible tone.

    Gu Qihan felt like cursing. He had been quite determined about it, but now he was going against his own words.

    Damn, men¡¯s mouths are indeed deceitful.

    "Upon meeting Xiaoyi, even the coldest man has a woman who can tame him. Boyan has been moved, and is willing to learn things he previously disdained for her."

    Gu Xiang¡¯s tone reflected a sense of relief as she spoke, happy that Xu Boyan had found such a good girl.

    She also felt relieved that Xu Boyan liked women. She was worried that Xu Boyan might be gay as he had previously shown no interest in women.

    "I guess love is poison."

    Gu Qihan revealed a broad smile to Gu Xiang. Just as she lowered her head, a hint of gloominess appeared in her eyes.

    "Come on, let¡¯s sit in the living room. We¡¯ll leave the kitchen to these two men. Xiaoyi is cool and reticent, so just bear with her. Share some of your chirpiness with Xiaoyi."

    Gu Xiang wrapped her arm around Gu Qihan¡¯s shoulder and walked toward the living room. She lightly tapped Gu Qihan¡¯s head and spoke in a soft voice.

    Lu Qingyi was very good, only that she was too cold and didn¡¯t speak much. If she could be livelier, Gu Xiang would consider her perfect.

    "Alright, I got it, Auntie."

    Gu Qihan gave a sweet smile, making a hand gesture as if promising to complete the task, a face full of mirth. S§×ar?h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

 Chapter 443 Dining Table Incident_1

    Chapter 443: 443 Dining Table Incident_1Xu Boyan and Xu Hang were very efficient. In no time, they had prepared a full table of food.

    Gu Qihan was a carnivore. Seeing mostly vegetarian dishes on the table, she frowned, "Cousin, when did you become a vegetarian?"

    She noticed that most of the vegetable dishes were served by Xu Boyan. The table was filled with vegetables, and there were very few meat dishes.

    "Green food."

    Xu Boyan¡¯s expression was indifferent. He didn¡¯t even glance at Gu Qihan. Instead, he pulled out a chair for Lu Qingyi, served her some rice, and served her throughout the whole process.

    Very attentive.

    "You don¡¯t have to cater to my needs."

    Seeing Xu Boyan¡¯s thoughtful actions, Lu Qingyi gently shook her head and said. She was not so pretentious, and she could handle things herself.

    At the same time, she felt warm inside.

    Because it was clear that Xu Boyan cared a lot about her.

    "Okay."

    Xu Boyan nodded. His eyes were brimming with affection.

    Xu Hang and Gu Xiang watched the interaction between Xu Boyan and Lu Qingyi, nodding in satisfaction.

    If the two of them had a good relationship, they would definitely be happy.

    "Beautiful sister, have some beef."

    Gu Qihan picked up a piece of beef in front of her and put it in Lu Qingyi¡¯s bowl, showing a friendly smile to Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi, holding her chopsticks, faltered. She looked at the piece of beef in her bowl, her movements frozen temporarily.

    Gu Qihan used her chopsticks to pick meat for Lu Qingyi without using the serving chopsticks. Lu Qingyi had an obsession with cleanliness and did not eat food picked by others, and of course, she didn¡¯t like meat very much.

    Out of consideration for Xu Hang and Gu Xiang being present, Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t say anything. She didn¡¯t want to leave a bad impression on them.

    "Eat mine."

    Xu Boyan hadn¡¯t touched his rice, and he swapped his bowl with Lu Qingyi¡¯s.

    His expression was nonchalant, as if it was the most natural thing to do. He also didn¡¯t touch the bowl of rice; like Lu Qingyi, he also had an obsession with cleanliness and didn¡¯t eat things touched by other people¡¯s chopsticks.

    Xu Boyan knew that Lu Qingyi was obsessive about cleanliness, so he naturally switched her bowl with his own. He wanted to make sure the young lady was pleased with her meal.

    Gu Qihan¡¯s expression subtly changed. Looking at the bowl of rice that Xu Boyan had swapped, she felt somewhat embarrassed.

    It felt as if she had put her face out there only to be slapped.

    Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t touch the beef that she picked for her, and Xu Boyan naturally swapped her bowl. Gu Qihan was very aware that Xu Boyan was obsessive about cleanliness.

    "Yiyi doesn¡¯t like to eat meat. Xiaohan, don¡¯t mind."

    Gu Xiang very naturally pushed her bowl of rice to Xu Boyan, took the bowl of rice in front of Xu Boyan, and put the piece of beef into her mouth with her chopstick, "Your cousin is like this, you already know. Hmm, this beef is really good."

    Gu Xiang¡¯s rice was untouched, she was trying to act as peacemaker.

    She was worried Gu Qihan would feel awkward, after all, such an incident could be embarrassing for anyone.

    Qingyi is a lovely person, she really liked this child. However, Qingyi had a quirky personality and unique preferences, which was why her attitude towards strangers was rather cold. Slow-to-warm children were probably all like this.

    "Cousin really spoils pretty sister, so the vegetarian food at this table was specially prepared for pretty sister. No wonder, cousin is not a vegetarian."

    Gu Qihan smiled lightly, her gaze towards Lu Qingyi was ardent, her smile particularly sweet, and she playfully blinked at Lu Qingyi.

    Very naughty and cute.

    "Yes, he¡¯s good."

    Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t express a strong opinion. She slightly hooked the corner of her lip, revealing a faint smile, which disappeared in an instant.

    "Pretty sister¡¯s smile is really beautiful, no wonder my cousin who is usually insensible has also fallen for you."

    Gu Qihan poked the white rice in her bowl with her chopsticks as she propped her chin with her right hand, and said thoughtfully.

    Her gaze wandered back and forth between Xu Boyan and Lu Qingyi.

    "One does not speak while eating, and one does not talk while sleeping."

    Xu Boyan raised his eyes to look at Gu Qihan, his eyes slightly cold. She talked way too much.

    Lu Qingyi liked quiet, didn¡¯t like people chattering incessantly in her ear, and didn¡¯t like people¡¯s gazes freely darting at her. She hated the feeling.

    Lu Qingyi kept quiet, with a very indifferent look. If it wasn¡¯t for Gu Qihan being Xu Boyan¡¯s cousin, and if it weren¡¯t for Xu Boyan¡¯s parents being present, she would have probably smashed her bowl and left long ago. How could she possibly continue sitting obediently?

    Her attitude wouldn¡¯t be this good either. She was enduring it all along, suppressing her emotions.

    Her temper wasn¡¯t good to start with, and she always did things her way. She wanted to make a good impression in front of Xu Boyan¡¯s parents, so she kept repressing her anger.

    "Ah, alright. It¡¯s true. I talk too much. No wonder cousin has been disliking me. It turns out that I¡¯m not as quiet as pretty sister. Cousin is more interested in quiet girls." sea??h th§× n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Gu Qihan propped her chin and looked at Xu Boyan, she spoke thoughtfully, pouting with a slightly unhappy expression on her face.

    The temperament of a child.

    Xu Boyan looked at Gu Qihan coldly and said nothing. His chopsticks were busy picking up food Qingyi liked.

    Lu Qingyi lowered her gaze and said nothing. She quietly ate the food in her bowl. Her hand holding the chopsticks was very tight, indicating her unhappy mood.

    Xu Hang and Gu Xiang looked at each other and sighed in unison.

    It seems that Qingyi and Gu Qihan cannot get along, one is overly quiet and the other is overly lively.

    "Eat more to gain weight."

    Xu Boyan served a piece of meat for Lu Qingyi. Meeting her gaze, Xu Boyan hooked the corner of his lips and whispered into Lu Qingyi¡¯s ear.

    Lu Qingyi hooked the corner of her lips and ate the piece of meat that Xu Boyan put in her bowl. She was incredibly well-behaved.

    "Cousin, can you help me get that chicken in front of you? It¡¯s too far, I can¡¯t reach it."

    Gu Qihan extended her bowl and pointed at the chicken in front of Xu Boyan, slowly speaking.

    Xu Boyan raised his eyelids, "You can stand up."

    His voice was cold, emitting an impassive air. His attitude towards his cousin, Gu Qihan, was indifferent too, with no extra emotions displayed.

    Gu Qihan was taken aback. She bit her lip slightly, "Hmph, I don¡¯t need you to serve me anyway."

    She stood up abruptly, reached out to take the chicken in front of Xu Boyan, and looked puffed up.

    "Xiaohan, you know about your cousin¡¯s temperament. Don¡¯t mind him."

    Gu Xiang got up, picked up the plate of chicken in front of Xu Boyan, and placed it in front of Gu Qihan. She spoke in a soft voice.

    "I understand, Auntie."

    Gu Qihan smiled at Gu Xiang and glanced at Xu Boyan, looking slightly peeved.

 Chapter 444 Xu Boyan: Your emotion is the most important_1

    Chapter 444: 444 Xu Boyan: Your emotion is the most important_1After a satisfying meal, Xu Boyan and Xu Hang went to wash the dishes in the kitchen, while Gu Xiang, Gu Qihan, and Lu Qingyi gathered in the living room to watch television.

    Gu Qihan was holding onto Gu Xiang¡¯s arm, as they chatted about the TV show they were watching, expressing their dissatisfaction here and there, thoroughly enjoying their shared interests.

    Lu Qingyi, however, was hugging a cushion while rapidly typing on her laptop. She was deeply focused, giving off a unique vibe. S§×ar?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Being busy was an everyday occurrence for Lu Qingyi. She enjoyed leading such a life as it made her feel fulfilled.

    "Aunt, this scene is so sweet. I love it!"

    "Why did it turn tragic? I¡¯m crying my eyes out."

    "Aunt, do you need tissues?"

    "Finally, they made up. That¡¯s so touching."

    "..."

    Gu Qihan¡¯s remarks were a constant buzz in Lu Qingyi¡¯s ear, causing her to furrow her brows in irritation.

    She wondered if a Korean drama really necessitated all this fuss.

    "Xiaoyi, are we troubling you?"

    Gu Xiang, with tissues in hand, was wiping her tears while asking Lu Qingyi.

    Being an emotional person, Gu Xiang would also react to the highs and lows in a typical love drama, although not as loudly as Gu Qihan.

    "A bit, you continue watching. I¡¯ll head out to the garden."

    With an indifferent smile, Lu Qingyi left for the garden.

    If she felt disturbed, she admitted it, without concealing the truth just because Gu Xiang and Gu Qihan were Xu Boyan¡¯s family.

    "Ah, Yiyi..."

    Gu Xiang stood up, feeling apologetic for overlooking Lu Qingyi¡¯s feelings.

    "Mom, continue watching. Don¡¯t worry about me."

    Lu Qingyi gently shook her head, her sincerity reflected in her smile.

    This was Gu Xiang¡¯s house and she was free to do anything she pleased. Lu Qingyi already appreciated that Gu Xiang considered her feelings.

    "Alright, I¡¯ll come look for you after this episode."

    Gu Xiang nodded and settled back on the couch.

    She was obsessed with Korean dramas, unable to resist watching them once she started.

    Lu Qingyi was truly considerate.

    "Aunt, the beautiful sister is quite cold, isn¡¯t she? Do you think she and cousin would have personality clashes?"

    Gu Qihan was clinging to Gu Xiang¡¯s arm, biting her lip as she voiced her concern.

    Both their personalities were similar, making them an easy match, but also difficult to resolve conflicts once they arise.

    "You don¡¯t have to worry about that."

    As Lu Qingyi walked out with her laptop, Gu Qihan and Gu Xiang¡¯s conversation reached her ears.

    Lu Qingyi smirked, thinking that Gu Qihan was overly concerned. After all, her relationship with Xu Boyan had nothing to do with Gu Qihan.

    The garden was adorned with a swing, aged trees, and rare flora, painted a beautiful canvas.

    Seated on the swing, the breeze flirting with her hair, Lu Qingyi resumed her typing on the laptop.

    She loved having a busy yet fulfilling day.

    "Xiaoyi, you don¡¯t enjoy such a setting?"

    Xu Boyan appeared behind Lu Qingyi and, wrapping his arms around her, his voice soft and affectionate.

    From dinner itself, Xu Boyan noticed that Lu Qingyi was not her usual self. Being a reserved person, she was good at hiding her emotions. But Xu Boyan, understanding her ways, quickly picked up on her mood.

    His darling was not in high spirits.

    "I do."

    Lu Qingyi gently shook her head, asserting that she indeed liked Xu Boyan¡¯s parents and the homely feel of their house. She just wasn¡¯t a fan of Gu Qihan¡¯s constant chatter.

    "Did Gu Qihan upset you? Hmm?"

    Xu Boyan reached for Lu Qingyi¡¯s head, carefully rubbing it. His voice was unusually gentle.

    He could tell that Lu Qingyi was frustrated with Gu Qihan¡¯s incessant chatter as she preferred quiet.

    "Hmm."

    Lu Qingyi nodded, honestly expressing her feelings without refraining due to Gu Qihan being Xu Boyan¡¯s cousin.

    Truthful as she was, Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t blame Gu Qihan excessively, considering her close relation to Gu Xiang and Xu Hang.

    She understood that manners must be preserved.

    "If you¡¯re upset, speak up. Don¡¯t hold back."

    Holding onto Lu Qingyi, Xu Boyan¡¯s voice had a hint of doting affection.

    His woman needed to be happy all the time. He couldn¡¯t bear to see her upset, not even the slightest.

    "But, she is your cousin."

    Lu Qingyi softly shook her head, her voice tender.

    Gu Qihan hadn¡¯t done anything particularly annoying, just a bit chatty. Lu Qingyi was far from unreasonable and wouldn¡¯t make a fuss about it.

    Moreover, out of respect for Xu Boyan, she should endure Gu Qihan¡¯s behavior.

    "Never mind her, your feelings matter the most."

    Stepping in front of Lu Qingyi, Xu Boyan lifted her chin and planted a cool kiss on her forehead.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s feelings were his priority, nothing else mattered.

    "Alright."

    Lu Qingyi gently smiled, a look of satisfaction and happiness on her face.

    She considered herself fortunate to meet Xu Boyan in her lifetime.

    "Pretty Sister..."

    Gu Qihan approached with a fruit basket in her hands. The moment she opened the garden door and saw the couple intimately embracing each other, she stopped short, unintentionally swallowing the words she was about to speak.

    Seeing Xu Boyan and Lu Qingyi holding each other amidst the flowers painted a beautiful picture. They seemed made for each other.

    Where there were flowers, it lacked the moonlight.

    But the scene exuded warmth, a feeling of love.

    Hearing Gu Qihan¡¯s voice, Lu Qingyi and Xu Boyan slightly withdrew from each other, entwining their hands together.

    "Ah, I¡¯m sorry for disturbing you."

    Gu Qihan timidly bit her lip and apologized, her voice barely audible.

    Xu Boyan had always been a distant, cold-hearted person.

    At first, Gu Qihan assumed Lu Qingyi was a mere pawn in Xu Boyan¡¯s hands. However, she realized that they indeed shared feelings for each other.

    In the past, Gu Xiang had tried to enforce a marriage alliance and even schemed to set up blind dates for Xu Boyan.

    "Glad you understand."

    Xu Boyan glanced at Gu Qihan, his words blunt and devoid of any consideration for his cousin.

    Lu Qingyi noticed that Xu Boyan didn¡¯t seem fond of Gu Qihan.

    He wore a constant cold expression, as if conversing with Gu Qihan was a luxury.

 Chapter 445 Gu Qihanâ€™s Little Secret_1

    Chapter 445: 445 Gu Qihan¡¯s Little Secret_1Gu Qihan gently bit her lip, her hands tightly clutching the basket, "Okay, I get it now."

    She quietly glanced at Xu Boyan and then, with a clutching heart, she turned and left; her retreating figure exuding a sense of loneliness.

    Xu Boyan was too cold, Gu Qihan felt a grievance in her heart. Even the normally playful her had her moments of fragility.

    "Oh, what¡¯s wrong with Xiaohan?" Sear?h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Gu Xiang emerged from the house carrying a few scissors, and gave quite a jump on seeing Gu Qihan¡¯s face, full of grievance.

    Just moments ago, everything seemed fine; she stepped away to fetch the scissors and suddenly something happened?

    "Ah, I¡¯m fine Auntie, just a bit tired. I want to sleep."

    Gu Qihan passed the basket in her hand to Gu Xiang and silently retreated to her own room.

    Since Gu Qihan often visited Xu Mansion, Gu Xiang kept a room for her. Every time she visited, she stayed in that room.

    Originally, they planned to pick grapes, and it would have been more appropriate to use scissors for a whole bunch of them.

    "Mmm, get some rest."

    Gu Xiang tenderly patted Gu Qihan¡¯s shoulder, comforting her.

    Even though Gu Qihan didn¡¯t say anything, Gu Xiang had a vague inkling of what was going on.

    "Yiyi, come and pick some grapes. I¡¯ve grown quite a few in the backyard."

    Seeing Xu Boyan and Lu Qingyi, Gu Xiang refrained from talking about Gu Qihan and with a beaming face, called out to Lu Qingyi.

    "Okay."

    Lu Qingyi agreed without hesitation.

    "Mother, it¡¯s time to pay off the debts."

    As Xu Boyan held Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand, he looked at Gu Xiang and said these words, giving a meaningful look.

    His expression was dull, and his eyes deep, displaying no signs of disturbance.

    "I quite like her."

    Gu Xiang gave a light smile and looked at Xu Boyan as she said this, her tone sincere and earnest.

    "She is she, and they are them."

    Xu Boyan took a deep look at Gu Xiang and head to the vineyard with Lu Qingyi.

    Gu Xiang stood frozen for a while, then hurriedly followed Xu Boyan¡¯s steps.

    Lu Qingyi could sense a story within Xu Boyan¡¯s words, but she did not ask anything.

    "Very sweet."

    Xu Boyan picked a grape and peeled it before placing it near Lu Qingyi¡¯s lips.

    Gu Xiang¡¯s grapes were juicy and sweet.

    Lu Qingyi also had a fondness for grapes.

    "Hmm, quite sweet."

    Lu Qingyi gave Xu Boyan a faint smile, her smile especially sweet.

    Sweet, it touched the heartstrings.

    Gu Xiang saw the two young people getting along well and gave a contented smile.

    As long as the two young ones were happy, she would be satisfied.

    Gu Qihan entered her room, closed the door, and slowly crouched, wrapping her arms around herself, burying her head between her knees.

    Her face displayed a hint of sadness.

    She felt really upset. Deep in her heart, there was a secret, a secret she could never reveal to anyone.

    She liked Xu Boyan.

    She liked the always cold-faced Xu Boyan, who never once smiled at her. This secret, she kept buried in her heart.

    Gu Qihan knew that a relationship with Xu Boyan was impossible, impossible in this lifetime.

    But, she still couldn¡¯t help but secretly hold onto her feelings, even getting lost in thought and feeling fluttery.

    The truth between her and Xu Boyan was that they didn¡¯t have any blood relation, but everyone believed that she was Xu Boyan¡¯s dear cousin.

    Gu Qihan slowly got up, opened the window facing the vineyard. Looking at Xu Boyan and Lu Qingyi, who were softly talking, her eyes dimmed.

    She gently closed the window, threw herself onto the bed, and softly closed her eyes.

    ¡ª¡ª

    It had been a long time since Lu Qingyi last gathered with her gang of high school buddies. She was seated in a restaurant, one leg draped over a chair while the other curled up.

    "Miss, can we serve the dishes now?"

    The waitress came over for the nth time, her face betraying a professional smile as she politely inquired.

    Lu Qingyi had already ordered the dishes but was waiting for Jiang Yumeng, Xun Hanyu, and Luo Jia to arrive before letting the waitress serve them.

    "Waiting for people."

    Lu Qingyi lazily looked up, her phone thumping on the table, the tone slightly cold.

    The other three were stuck in traffic and had not yet arrived. Lu Qingyi, being nearby, had arrived much earlier.

    "Alright, call me when you¡¯re ready for the dishes."

    The waitress withdrew politely, her demeanor friendly.

    Clad in boredom, Lu Qingyi flipped her phone over and over in her hand.

    "Qingyi, I¡¯m sorry to have kept you waiting."

    Jiang Yumeng hurried in, panting. She turned to Lu Qingyi, who sat in her seat like a boss, and apologized.

    The feeling of being late was terrible. She had run directly over, afraid that Lu Qingyi would have been waiting a long time.

    "No."

    Lu Qingyi lazily looked up; in reality, she hadn¡¯t been waiting very long.

    "Haven¡¯t they arrived yet?"

    Jiang Yumeng glanced around and asked.

    She had been stuck in traffic and, for some reason, it was now during peak traffic time. She had still run directly over.

    "No, waiter, serve the food."

    She placed her phone on the table and spoke to the waiter.

    "I¡¯ve ordered all the special dishes here. You can order whatever else you want."

    Lu Qingyi nudged the menu towards Jiang Yumeng, speaking slowly.

    For a gathering of four, Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t choose a high-end restaurant, but rather, a fairly affordable one.

    "Ah, no, it¡¯s enough."

    Jiang Yumeng glanced at the menu and shook her head, deciding not to order anything else. The restaurant had a variety of signature dishes, and since Lu Qingyi had ordered them, there was no need for her to order more.

    It was enough food. Although Lu Qingyi was rich, Jiang Yumeng didn¡¯t want to spend too much.

    "Mm."

    Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t say much else.

    "Qingyi, sorry to have kept you waiting, really sorry."

    "Qingyi, sorry for keeping you waiting, we got stuck in a traffic jam."

    Xun Hanyu and Luo Jia walked into the restaurant simultaneously, both apologizing profusely.

    Lu Qingyi wasn¡¯t known for her patience, and they were truly afraid she would get angry. They too had run straight over.

    They had conveniently been on the same route, so they had come together.

    Jiang Yumeng raised her eyes towards Xun Hanyu and Luo Jia, who entered one after the other, then lowered them, concealing the indifference in her eyes.

    "Sit."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s words were terse. She lifted her chin towards the seats opposite her, and slowly spoke.

    "Qingyi, you¡¯re not angry, are you?"

    Luo Jia peeked at Lu Qingyi and slowly asked.

    Lu Qingyi: "No."

    "Mengmeng, you must have been waiting a while too, I¡¯m really sorry."

    Luo Jia gave Jiang Yumeng a hug and spoke softly.

    "Yumeng, long time no see."

    Xun Hanyu greeted Jiang Yumeng, his expression cool.

    They really hadn¡¯t seen each other for a long time. Since the last time they parted, a considerable amount of time had passed. That time seemed to be the last meeting they had in these recent days.

 Chapter 446 Four People Gathering_1

    Chapter 446: 446 Four People Gathering_1"Hmm, long time no see."

    Jiang Yumeng flashed a smile and started to talk slowly.

    The server quickly served all the dishes that Lu Qingyi ordered, a large table full of dishes with a tempting smell and a pleasing appearance.

    "If there is anything else you want to eat, feel free to order."

    Lu Qingyi pushed the menu across, speaking slowly.

    "We have enough, enough."

    "These are delicious, we don¡¯t want anything specific."

    Xun Hanyu and Luo Jia responded in unison.

    "On December 14th, come to Guxiang Residence, I am inviting you for a meal."

    Lu Qingyi lifted her eyes, and said it to Jiang Yumeng, Xun Hanyu and Luo Jia in a nonchalant tone.

    Guxiang Residence?

    Jiang Yumeng, Xun Hanyu and Luo Jia all looked at Lu Qingyi; the three of them exchanged glances for a while.

    Guxiang Residence is a high-end place, where only high-ranking officials and nobles could afford to dine. Ordinary people simply couldn¡¯t afford it; a single dish could cost a normal person¡¯s monthly salary.

    The dishes there are renowned for being delicious. Why would Lu Qingyi want to treat them there?

    "Ah, Qingyi, isn¡¯t this meal also your treat?"

    Luo Jia was slightly stunned. She pointed at the table full of dishes and spoke naturally.

    This meal was indeed paid for by Lu Qingyi, and why would she treat them a second time?

    Although Lu Qingyi is wealthy, they can¡¯t always rely on her to treat them to meals. It would be really embarrassing.

    Lu Qingyi: "Hmm, it¡¯s different."

    Indeed, it was different: this time, it was a reunion for the four of them, while December 14th was the day she and Xu Boyan were going to get their marriage certificate.

    Although they were in no hurry to hold the wedding, they still needed to have a meal with some good friends.

    "Qingyi, have you set a date for your wedding?"

    Jiang Yumeng¡¯s mouth opened in surprise. She was aware that Lu Qingyi and Xu Boyan planned to get their marriage certificate.

    Time passed so quickly, Lu Qingyi was about to turn twenty years old.

    Jiang Yumeng knew from the first time she met Lu Qingyi that this girl was cold and it wouldn¡¯t be easy for her to fall in love. She didn¡¯t expect that it wasn¡¯t even a year later, and Lu Qingyi was getting married.

    "Ah, what do you mean ¡¯wedding date¡¯?"

    Xun Hanyu was still looking confused. He looked at Lu Qingyi in surprise, not knowing what was going on.

    He was working very hard in college and always studying. His admission to the university had a lot to do with Lu Qingyi and he didn¡¯t want to be ungrateful for Lu Qingyi¡¯s efforts, so he was always trying very hard.

    They say university life is easy, but once you get busy at university, you don¡¯t even have time to make calls, let alone enough time to sleep.

    "Damn, seriously? Qingyi, are you getting married on December 14th?"

    Luo Jia was caught off guard by this news. She looked blankly at Lu Qingyi, her eyes wide open in surprise. sea??h th§× N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Getting married is an important event, and they had not heard any rumours at all. By the time they found out, there was less than half a month left.

    "Only picking up the certificate, we¡¯ll talk about the wedding later."

    Lu Qingyi nodded, speaking very calmly.

    Xun Hanyu: "..."

    Jiang Yumeng: "..."

    Luo Jia: "..."

    Damn, are you serious?

    They all felt that Lu Qingyi¡¯s wedding was rather rushed. They hadn¡¯t been dating for long and they were already intending to pick up their marriage certificate.

    "Qingyi, why are you rushing to get married?"

    "Qingyi, you should have held your wedding and picked up your certificate together."

    "Qingyi, I feel so caught off guard."

    "Qingyi, so is this our bachelorette party?"

    "You¡¯re about to be a married woman."

    "This feels so surreal."

    "..."

    "..."

    Jiang Yumeng, Luo Jia, and Xun Hanyu were speaking in turns, looking at Lu Qingyi, all feeling that it was too surreal.

    "Let¡¯s eat."

    Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t want to answer their questions. She pointed at the dishes on the table with her chopsticks and said slowly.

    The three, Xun Hanyu, Jiang Yumeng and Luo Jia, were eating and thinking about Lu Qingyi, still feeling shocked.

    Lu Qingyi was actually getting married.

    During the meal, it was mainly Xun Hanlin, Jiang Yumeng, and Luo Jia who were talking. Lu Qingyi was mostly silent.

    She didn¡¯t like the bustle, but listening to their conversation, Lu Qingyi felt quite relaxed.

    "I¡¯ll send you a message later. I have some things to do, so I¡¯ll leave first."

    Her phone vibrated on the table. Lu Qingyi picked it up, glanced at it, and stood up to leave.

    "Qingyi, don¡¯t overwork yourself. You have a boyfriend to rely on."

    Xun Hanyu watched Lu Qingyi and said, feeling a bit heartbroken for her.

    Lu Qingyi has always been a self-reliant person. As someone who admired Lu Qingyi, Xun Hanyu wished that she could take it easy.

    From Xu Boyan¡¯s dress, one could tell that he is either wealthy or noble, and would never mistreat Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi has a good eye for people. Since they¡¯ve decided to get their marriage certificate, it¡¯s enough to prove that Xu Boyan is trustworthy and they have a good relationship.

    Xun Hanyu felt that Lu Qingyi could rely on Xu Boyan a bit more.

    "Hmm, I¡¯m leaving."

    Lu Qingyi gave a slight smile, then walked out of the restaurant.

    "Mengmeng, I haven¡¯t seen you for a long time. You never invite me out."

    Luo Jia wrapped her arm around Jiang Yumeng¡¯s shoulder and spoke slowly.

    "The medical school is quite busy, and your campus is quite far away, isn¡¯t it? How did you two come together?"

    Jiang Yumeng gave a slight smile. She was rather perplexed.

    It¡¯s quite strange for Luo Jia and Xun Hanyu, who go to universities in two different directions, to come together.

    "Oh, Xun Hanyu had something to do at Beijing University."

    Luo Jia explained.

    "Oh, I see."

    Jiang Yumeng nodded. Her eyes suddenly dimmed, her demeanor revealing a touch of sorrow.

    He had something to do, eh? Alright then.

    Jiang Yumeng looked up at Xun Hanyu and noticed that he had become much more handsome after a long absence. He had lost his childishness and instead had the charisma of a mature man.

    Now at university, they were all growing up. Different environments shape different people.

    "Would you three like to go out? It¡¯s been a long time since we¡¯ve all played together."

    Xun Hanyu glanced at the time on his phone and slowly suggested.

    Going out and playing is something they three would do. Even if Lu Qingyi were still there, she definitely wouldn¡¯t want to.

    Lu Qingyi was very talented, but really a bit lazy.

    "No thanks, you two go ahead. I have something to do."

    Jiang Yumeng¡¯s gaze flitted between Luo Jia and Xun Hanlin as she softly declined.

    If she went, she would probably disrupt Xun Hanyu and Luo Jia.

    Xun Hanyu and Luo Jia had come together, and Xun Hanyu had something to do at Beijing University. Besides waiting for Luo Jia, Jiang Yumeng couldn¡¯t think of anything else.

 Chapter 447 Xun Hanyu Confession_1

    Chapter 447: 447 Xun Hanyu Confession_1Jiang Yumeng lowered her eyes, feeling a sudden pang of discomfort in her heart. She silently reassured herself that it was no big deal.

    Exactly, it was no big deal. After all, it had nothing to do with her.

    "Mengmeng."

    Luo Jia called to Jiang Yumeng just as she was about to leave.

    "Huh?"

    Jiang Yumeng turned back with a puzzled look.

    "It¡¯s nothing."

    Luo Jia waved her hand at Jiang Yumeng, a meaningful smile playing on her lips.

    "Then I¡¯m leaving. Let¡¯s meet up sometime."

    Jiang Yumeng¡¯s eyes held a bit of confusion. She bit her lip corner lightly and spoke with a soft voice. Sear?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    The smile in Luo Jia¡¯s eyes held unknown implications, mystifying Jiang Yumeng.

    Such a strange feeling.

    "Ahem, I¡¯m leaving."

    Luo Jia lightly tapped Xun Hanyu¡¯s arm, her voice gently trailing off, and her smile laden with profound meaning.

    Well, she could only help so much; beyond this, she was powerless.

    She could tell, Jiang Yumeng had feelings for Xun Hanlin. Jiang Yumeng liked Xun Hanyu too.

    What would happen between them next, had nothing to do with her.

    "Yumeng."

    Xun Hanyu chased after her, grabbing Jiang Yumeng¡¯s arm.

    "Huh?"

    Jiang Yumeng turned back, puzzled. She glanced at Xun Hanyu, then at the hand holding her arm.

    Feeling slightly embarrassed, Xun Hanyu released her and scratched the back of his head.

    "Is there something you wanted?"

    Jiang Yumeng looked at Xun Hanyu, then back at Luo Jia who was standing not too far away, a frown forming on her forehead.

    This was really baffling.

    "I need to talk to you about something."

    Xun Hanyu took a deep breath, speaking in the softest tone possible.

    "Sure, say it."

    Jiang Yumeng nodded, standing still, waiting for Xun Hanyu to continue.

    "You don¡¯t have a boyfriend right now, right?"

    Xun Hanyu looked at Jiang Yumeng as he slowly uttered these words.

    Jiang Yumeng: "???"

    With a confused look, she looked at Xun Hanyu. Due to her belief that there was something going on between Xun Hanyu and Luo Jia, she didn¡¯t dwell on it and found Xun Hanyu¡¯s question quite perplexing.

    Jiang Yumeng: "No."

    "Can I be your boyfriend?"

    Breathing deeply, Xun Hanyu had taken a long time building up the courage to finally say this out loud.

    He was a bit scared and slightly uneasy.

    Jiang Yumeng looked at Xun Hanyu, her face filled with shock, her heartbeat skipping a beat. She looked at Xun Hanyu with disbelief.

    What did Xun Hanyu just say?

    Had she misheard?

    Xun Hanyu was confessing to her.

    Jiang Yumeng¡¯s gaze shifted towards Luo Jia standing not too far away, with hands tucked in her pockets, a slight smirk on her face, and her eyes locked on Jiang Yumeng, her smile meant more than what met the eyes.

    "You..."

    Startled as if by a shock, Jiang Yumeng stepped back, not knowing what to say.

    She felt joy, shock, and fear.

    She never thought Xun Hanyu would confess his feelings to her. She was caught off guard.

    No preparation whatsoever.

    "Yumeng, I¡¯ve liked you since high school but never dared tell you. I¡¯ve always been teasing you, trying to catch your attention. Now, looking back, I realize I was a bit immature in high school. Now in university, I¡¯m more mature and think it¡¯s something I shouldn¡¯t hide in my heart."

    "Jiang Yumeng, I like you, I really, really like you. I want to be your boyfriend, I don¡¯t know if I¡¯ll have that opportunity."

    Xun Hanyu took a deep breath and slowly voiced out the words that had been brewing in his heart for a long time.

    He had wanted to say these words back in high school, but was too timid to do so. There was also a fearful part of him as well.

    Fearful of being rejected.

    Now, all Xun Hanyu wanted was to voice out these words, regardless of the outcome. At least he had tried.

    Jiang Yumeng tightly bit her lip corner, at a loss for a moment.

    Does she like him?

    Yes, she does.

    There were many aspects to her fondness.

    Otherwise, why would she feel heartbroken and suffocated when she saw Xun Hanyu and Luo Jia coming together?

    "Give me a direct answer. I¡¯m okay with it."

    Seeing the conflicted expression on Jiang Yumeng¡¯s face, Xun Hanyu¡¯s heart sank.

    It¡¯s okay, he just wanted an answer. Even if the answer was negative, he could accept it readily.

    "Why do you like me?"

    Jiang Yumeng lifted her chin, subtly biting her lip as she looked at Xun Hanyu and asked.

    Why would he like her?

    She wasn¡¯t good at all.

    "Because you are Jiang Yumeng, unknowingly you attracted me."

    Xun Hanyu looked at Jiang Yumeng with a serious look on his face.

    His fondness of Jiang Yumeng developed gradually from their daily interactions, Xun Hanyu himself also couldn¡¯t pinpoint what about Jiang Yumeng that attracted him so much.

    All he knew was, that he liked Jiang Yumeng, and had done for a very long time.

    "I...I¡¯m not good at all."

    Jiang Yumeng lowered her gaze, her hands fidgeting nervously.

    Liking Xun Hanyu was one thing, but accepting his confession was another matter.

    "Ah, why the fuss, if you like him then accept, if not then reject. Why are you hesitating?"

    Luo Jia jogged over to Jiang Yumeng¡¯s side, wrapping her arm around Jiang Yumeng¡¯s shoulder as she spoke.

    Jiang Yumeng did like Xun Hanyu ¨C this was something Luo Jia could see very clearly. What she didn¡¯t understand was why Jiang Yumeng was hesitating, if you like him then just be together, what¡¯s the hesitation?

    "Jiajia..."

    Jiang Yumeng bit her lip softly.

    "He specifically came to me to find out about your likes and dislikes, and that¡¯s why we came here together."

    Luo Jia leaned in towards Jiang Yumeng and whispered.

    Jiang Yumeng looked mildly startled at this, looking at Luo Jia in disbelief.

    "We can try it out first,"

    Jiang Yumeng took a deep breath. In the end, she followed her heart, accepting Xun Hanyu¡¯s confession.

    If she didn¡¯t accept, she knew she would regret it.

    Now that she had accepted him, even if their path would not be smooth, at least she had been down it once.

    "Really?"

    Xun Hanyu¡¯s eyes were shining, filled with excitement as he looked at Jiang Yumeng. Similar to how a child feels upon receiving candy they like, his joy was obvious.

    Xun Hanyu¡¯s joy was written all over his face.

    "Hmm."

    Jiang Yumeng nodded.

    "This is for you."

    Xun Hanyu took a chocolate from his pocket and handed it to Jiang Yumeng.

    Jiang Yumeng likes chocolate very much, Dove is her favourite brand.

    Jiang Yumeng accepted it, her lips curling into a soft smile.

    Luo Jia also smiled, happy for her friend Jiang Yumeng who had found a partner.

    Luo Jia took out her phone, composed a message and sent it to Lu Qingyi, then quietly turned around and left.

    The space should be left for Xun Hanyu and Jiang Yumeng, who had just become a couple.

 Chapter 448 Lu Qingyi was never her choice_1

    Chapter 448: 448 Lu Qingyi was never her choice_1fre§×webnovel.comLu Qingyi took a taxi to the Wen Mansion. As she received Luo Jia¡¯s text message, the corners of her lips curled slightly upwards, hinting a deep meaning in her smile.

    No sooner had she left the taxi, old Mr. Wen cheerfully approached her. The moment he saw Lu Qingyi, his wrinkled face quickly broke into a broad grin.

    "Miss Lu, you are here."

    His words were filled with respect as he opened the mansion door for Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s expression was indifferent. She glanced at him without saying a word.

    "Miss Lu, when can young master Wen Linyu¡¯s leg be completely healed?"

    Mr. Wen started the conversation, his major concern remaining over Wen Linyu¡¯s leg.

    Only when Wen Linyu¡¯s leg is healed could he genuinely let out a sigh of relief.

    "If he doesn¡¯t hinder himself, a full recovery can happen within a year."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s expression was still cold. Her gaze towards Mr. Wen and her voice carried the same detachment.

    The leg that should have healed long ago, if not for Wen Linyu¡¯s own obstruction, would have made him stand up by now, instead of still sitting in the wheelchair.

    Although she was Doctor L, she wasn¡¯t a Divine Doctor. Wen Linyu¡¯s leg had been damaged for many years. It was inevitable that there had to be a gradual recovery process.

    He could not immediately stand up. The acupuncture was almost over. What followed next were herbal baths and physical rehabilitation

    A person who hadn¡¯t walked for three years would have to start learning how to walk again, just like a baby, slowly and steadily, until he can walk like a normal person again.

    "Miss Lu, aren¡¯t you just a freshman? How can your medical skills surpass those renowned doctors¡¯?"

    Curious, Mr. Wen posed the question as he led Lu Qingyi along.

    Lu Qingyi was indeed extraordinary, she seemed to know everything, including treating legs that other doctors had deemed impossible to heal.

    Wen Linyu¡¯s leg was already numb, but due to Lu Qingyi¡¯s acupuncture, he began to feel pain again.

    He could feel cold and heat again now.

    Lu Qingyi coldly cast a glance at Mr. Wen, sneering without answering his question.

    Unannoyed at not getting a response from her, Mr. Wen was aware of Lu Qingyi¡¯s temper.

    The lakeside was full of thriving trees and lush grass, a vista of vibrant greenery. Wen Linyu was sitting by the lake, fishing rod in hand, leisurely fishing.

    After he became wheelchair-bound, fishing seemed to be the only interest he had left.

    What he was fishing for - fish or loneliness - was unknown.

    There were not many fish he had caught. Even when he did, he never ate them.

    "Is this the last time?"

    When he heard the footsteps, Wen Linyu knew that Lu Qingyi had arrived. He turned his wheelchair around, took off his sunglasses, a peculiarly gentle smile appearing on his face.

    His eyes were filled with merriment, soft, light, intermixed with a sense of adoration.

    When someone is in love, they can identify them merely from their footsteps.

    For Wen Linyu, so deeply in love, it took him just a second to know that Lu Qingyi had arrived.

    "Yes."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s expression remained as cold as ever. This was the last time she would be performing acupuncture for Wen Linyu. After this, it would be time for the herbal baths and physical rehabilitation.

    She wouldn¡¯t need to come here anymore. There wouldn¡¯t be any necessity for her to.

    "How heartless."

    Wen Linyu¡¯s hands rested on his knees, a bitter smile spreading across his lips.

    The leg that had lost sensation before could now feel cold, heat, pain. But Lu Qingyi was about to fade from his life.

    Wen Linyu wasn¡¯t sure about his feelings, probably, he felt heartbroken.

    Between his leg and Lu Qingyi, he could only choose one.

    Oh no, he didn¡¯t even qualify to have a choice. Lu Qingyi was never an option for him.

    His only options were to remain wheelchair-bound or to get up and walk for the rest of his life.

    No matter the choice, Lu Qingyi never belonged to his list. Lu Qingyi never belonged to him, not in the past, not now, probably not even in the future.

    Lu Qingyi stayed silent and carried out the acupuncture procedure for Wen Linyu as usual, without uttering a single word.

    "After this, you won¡¯t visit me anymore, right?"

    Wen Linyu felt Lu Qingyi¡¯s cold little hand touching his thigh. His heart palpitated slightly. As he looked at her, his eyes were filled with affection.

    Though he asked knowingly, Wen Linyu still expressed his question, probably self-tormenting.

    Lu Qingyi responded with a cold and distant attitude, "Yes."

    "Why is it him? Why not me?"

    Wen Linyu posed the question.

    If it were based on the order of acquaintance, he had known Lu Qingyi earlier than Xu Boyan, and they shared some memories. S~ea??h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    He had even broken his leg for Lu Qingyi.

    Why couldn¡¯t it be him?

    "Because you are not him."

    Lu Qingyi coldly glanced at Wen Linyu, speaking curtly.

    There was no reason why.

    Love never cared about who came first or last, only who liked who, who fell in love with who.

    Love had nothing to do with time.

    Some people grew up together from childhood, met each other every day, and were childhood sweethearts, but they never felt their heart flutter for each other.

    Some had met for the first time, their encounters minimal, yet they experienced an adrenaline rush.

    Love never had a reason, simply love and not love.

    "We can still be friends."

    Feeling a pang of hardship in his heart, Wen Linyu lifted his eyes to Lu Qingyi, speaking slowly.

    Even if they can¡¯t be lovers, couldn¡¯t they remain friends?

    He really wanted to tie Lu Qingyi to himself so badly, so desperately imprison Lu Qingyi.

    However, Lu Qingyi had Xu Boyan, and he was no match for him.

    "You and I, never have been friends."

    Lu Qingyi was indifferent, her expression aloof, with not even a hint of emotion.

    She and Wen Linyu were never friends, not in the past, not now, and never in the future.

    "Qingyi..."

    Wen Linyu called out to her softly, wanting to reach out to touch Lu Qingyi. Yet, he quickly withdrew his hand.

    She was truly heartless.

    "Alright, here is the prescription. Take medication according to it, persist with a month of herbal baths, and don¡¯t skip physical training either."

    Lu Qingyi took out a piece of paper from her pocket, placed it in Wen Linyu¡¯s hand, and spoke slowly.

    "I just wish I could always remain your patient."

    Wen Linyu held the paper in his hand, studying the words on it while zoning out, speaking slowly.

    Lu Qingyi was very cold to him, especially so. However, when treating his leg and explaining details, she could be surprisingly talkative.

    Thus, Wen Linyu had a sudden longing to remain Lu Qingyi¡¯s patient for the rest of his life. Listening to her instructions every day probably was a kind of bliss, he guessed.

    "I don¡¯t hope so."

    Lu Qingyi coldly voiced out. Her expression was unspeakably aloof, distant to the point of indifference.

    Wen Linyu hoped to remain her patient for the rest of his life, but she definitely didn¡¯t wish to be his doctor forever.

    "Truly heartless."

    Wen Linyu didn¡¯t know how many times he had repeated these three words. His expression suggested that he was hurt.

 Chapter 449 Lu Qingyi: I am Doctor L_1

    Chapter 449: 449 Lu Qingyi: I am Doctor L_1Lu Qingyi returned to her apartment late. The living room lights were on, and the dinner table was set with hot meals. The sound of pots and shovels hitting each other came from the kitchen.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s lips curled into a soft smile.

    It¡¯s nice to have Xu Boyan around.

    "Why are you so late? Come home earlier in the future, I will be worried."

    Xu Boyan walked out of the kitchen untying his apron and wiped his hands with a towel. He greeted Lu Qingyi with a smile.

    To be honest, he had been quite jealous knowing that Lu Qingyi was with Wen Linyu.

    "Okay."

    Lu Qingyi responded with a gentle nod.

    "By the way, I¡¯m halfway through my investigation into Doctor L¡¯s case."

    Around the dinner table, Xu Boyan spoke to Lu Qingyi.

    "Actually, there¡¯s no need to continue investigating."

    Lu Qingyi replied, her voice barely audible as she lowered her head. Her chopsticks lightly tapped against her bowl, making a crisp sound.

    "What?"

    Xu Boyan looked at Lu Qingyi, a hint of confusion in his eyes.

    "I know where Doctor L is."

    Lu Qingyi kept her head low, not daring to look into Xu Boyan¡¯s eyes.

    While Xu Boyan had been busy searching, Lu Qingyi had silently watched him without saying anything. Now that she had to speak up, she was somewhat afraid.

    This was a feeling she never had before ¨C a first time in years.

    Xu Boyan kept gazing at Lu Qingyi. Words seemed to be trying hardly to break from his heart.

    So, was it as he thought?

    "I am Doctor L. I¡¯m sorry, I¡¯ve been deceiving you all this time. It¡¯s my fault,"

    Lu Qingyi looked up at Xu Boyan, her eyes filled with sincerity and apology.

    She was really sorry. S§×arch* The ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    She had always known the truth and had even been the center of it all. She had watched Xu Boyan¡¯s frantic efforts to locate Doctor L but treated it like a joke.

    "You silly one."

    Xu Boyan lightly laughed. Far from being surprised, he tenderly ruffled Lu Qingyi¡¯s hair.

    It was something he should have guessed long ago.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s surname was Lu, and the first letter of Lu was L. That L was the same L as in Doctor L. He had suspected this earlier on, but when Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t admit it, he assumed that his guess was wrong.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s medical skills were excellent, which was solid proof.

    "Aren¡¯t you angry? I watched you busying around like a fool."

    Faced with Xu Boyan¡¯s attitude, Lu Qingyi bit her lip lightly and asked in a quiet voice.

    The proper response from Xu Boyan ought to be blaming her. His reaction was very different from what she had anticipated.

    "No, I believe you have your own reasons."

    Xu Boyan shook his head, his smile filled with indulgence.

    It was normal for a clever person like her to keep her secrets hidden. It was her right to conceal her identity.

    "Xu Boyan, it¡¯s a great fortune to have met you."

    Lu Qingyi curved her lips into a gentle smile, her gaze on Xu Boyan warm and tender.

    "Yes, I must have saved the Milky Way Galaxy in my past life to have met you."

    Xu Boyan slightly smiled, gently pinching Lu Qingyi¡¯s cheeks with an affection that threatened to overflow from his eyes.

    Perhaps both of them were each other¡¯s luck, each other¡¯s redemption.

    "Xu Boyan, what did you say you were looking for Doctor L for?"

    Lu Qingyi tilted her head up slightly to look at Xu Boyan and asked.

    Now that she had revealed her true identity, Lu Qingyi felt much more at ease.

    "Now that I¡¯ve found her, there is no problem. I didn¡¯t expect that the impressive figure I was looking for was right by my side, being my girlfriend. I am honored,"

    Xu Boyan gently kneaded Lu Qingyi¡¯s head, his voice unusually gentle.

    He had thought so much before, but now he didn¡¯t want to anymore.

    He didn¡¯t want Lu Qingyi to be tired. He would figure out the way to solve any problems. Finding the medication was too exhausting, so he didn¡¯t want to tire Lu Qingyi out.

    "I haven¡¯t completed any dangerous studies. I have nothing that could either save or destroy the world,"

    Lu Qingyi tilted her head, looking at Xu Boyan as she spoke. The tone was somewhat exaggerated.

    Xu Boyan: "I know."

    Lu Qingyi indeed spent a long time speaking highly of Doctor L before, denying the results of the research. He should have thought of that earlier.

    The rumoured research outcome could be just a trick invented by others. The real purpose was to find Doctor L for their own use.

    If Doctor L indeed had those things that were rumored, why would she need to hide and mask her trace? Why not simply use those things for her own benefit?

    "You don¡¯t need to tire yourself out anymore. My shoulder will always be there for you to lean on,"

    Xu Boyan said while pointing at his own shoulder, his voice soft.

    That¡¯s right, girls don¡¯t need to be too exhausted.

    There is a saying that goes: "I will work hard and support the family while you just need to stay pretty."

    Xu Boyan hoped that he would be the one to earn money, to be tired. Lu Qingyi would be relaxed, just as long as she took good care of herself.

    According to the rumors, Doctor L was a research fanatic, willing to isolate herself in the laboratory, not eating nor drinking, tirelessly engaged in the research she wanted.

    Such dedication truly deserved respect. Xu Boyan had admired Doctor L¡¯s spirit before and believed this spirit ought to be passed on.

    But now that he knew Doctor L was Lu Qingyi, Xu Boyan could only feel heartbroken.

    He felt for Lu Qingyi, for her hard work and for how poorly she took care of herself...

    "Xu Boyan, I am not a wallflower,"

    As Lu Qingyi looked at Xu Boyan, she began speaking with a particularly serious expression on her face.

    That¡¯s right, she was not a wallflower. She would never rely on others, especially not on a man. She was independent, had her own thoughts, her own ambitions, and her own battles to fight.

    She was capable of standing on her own, even outdoing men. She understood that Xu Boyan cared for her, but she wanted to make it clear that she wasn¡¯t the type to depend on her partner.

    Whether it was a habit or her personality, it would be hard for Lu Qingyi to lead a life where everything was provided - dressed in fine silk and satin, not working a single day - in this life.

    She was used to being busy.

    "Okay, I know. You just need to not tire yourself out too much and relax once in a while."

    Xu Boyan nodded. He knew Lu Qingyi¡¯s character inside out.

    She would never be idle.

    Allowing Lu Qingyi to do what most girls love to do may actually make her more uncomfortable than staying up late to work.

    "Okay, I understand."

    Lu Qingyi nodded. She felt that Xu Boyan was being very accommodating.

    He would always consider her in everything he did.

    Amongst the two of them, Xu Boyan was the one who gave the most because he indulged and tolerated her.

 Chapter 450 Gu Xiang Visit_1

    Chapter 450: 450 Gu Xiang Visit_1Lu Qingyi was curled up on the couch with the apartment¡¯s heating on. As the weather was getting colder, Lu Qingyi, who was particularly afraid of the cold, found it decreasingly appealing to move with all the clothes she had to wear. She preferred staying at home doing nothing, being a couch potato when the weather was cold.

    Xu Boyan was particularly busy these few days. Lu Qingyi did not bother asking him what he was busy with.

    She sat on the couch, tapping away on her keyboard. The crisp sound seemed especially harsh in the empty apartment.

    "Knock knock knock."

    Someone was knocking on the apartment door. Lu Qingyi stretched lazily and shuffled to the door in her soft slippers.

    "Yiyi."

    Upon opening the door, Gu Xiang gazed at Lu Qingyi, her face beaming with a broad smile. She was carrying a lot of items in her hands.

    "Pretty sister."

    Gu Qihan followed behind Gu Xiang, her hands also filled with items. Seeing Lu Qingyi, she also gave a sweet smile.

    "Mom, what brings you here?"

    Lu Qingyi automatically ignored Gu Qihan¡¯s presence, reaching out to grab the things in Gu Xiang¡¯s hands, her tone gentle.

    "Just came to check on you, where¡¯s Boyan?"

    Upon entering, Gu Xiang glanced around. The apartment was quiet, it seemed like Lu Qingyi was home alone.

    Gu Qihan followed behind Gu Xiang, putting the items she was carrying on the table. Her eyes were constantly surveying the living room decor, deep in thought.

    The living room was sparsely decorated, quite simple, feels less lived in. The apartment was small with white walls, basically no unnecessary decorations. The simplicity of it was extreme.

    "He¡¯s been busy lately. Mom, have you had lunch yet?"

    Lu Qingyi placed all the items on the table, gesturing Gu Xiang to sit and poured her some tea, but completely ignored Gu Qihan.

    Gu Qihan didn¡¯t seem to mind getting ignored by Lu Qingyi. Her eyes were still examining the living room, showing curiosity towards many things.

    "No, let¡¯s go eat together in a while. I heard about a newly opened restaurant that¡¯s quite good, I was planning to go try it out."

    Shaking her head, Gu Xiang answered. She primarily bought some things for Lu Qingyi, and incidentally also planned to take her out for a meal.

    Lu Qingyi nodded, "Mm."

    "You should move in here after getting your marriage license."

    Gu Xiang took Lu Qingyi¡¯s hands and said with a gentle smile.

    "I think living outside is quite nice."

    Lu Qingyi bit her lips lightly, shaking her head as she replied.

    Living with Xu Boyan¡¯s parents would potentially cause a lot of inconvenience. Her identity wasn¡¯t just Lu Qingyi.

    Living outside was a better option.

    "Alright then, I won¡¯t interfere in you young people¡¯s affairs."

    Gu Xiang replied with a sigh.

    She couldn¡¯t interfere in the matters between Xu Boyan and Lu Qingyi.

    "Pretty sister, the decor here is quite simple. If it were not for the couple items, I wouldn¡¯t know that a pair of lovers lived here."

    With a blink of an eye, Gu Qihan casually mentioned, her tone was quite indifferent.

    The living room was empty, apart from a pair of couple mugs on the coffee table and couple cushions on the couch, there were no other signs of two people living here.

    Lu Qingyi noticed the living room after Gu Qihan¡¯s comment, her gaze lightly falling on Gu Qihan.

    Indeed, it was missing something. However, she and Xu Boyan both preferred simplicity, not needing too many decorations. Some kitschy items were just recently removed.

    "Oh yes, I thought something was missing too, Xiaohan reminded me."

    Upon hearing Gu Qihan¡¯s comment, Gu Xiang had an "Aha" moment. She had also felt there was something lacking, so this was why.

    "I prefer simplicity, I don¡¯t like the gorgeously flamboyant."

    With a slight smile, Lu Qingyi opened her mouth and replied.

    She felt the apartment was very cozy, had a homely feeling.

    Perhaps different people had different opinions on certain things, she liked simple things and felt it was enough.

    "Girls should be a bit more delicate, this brand of skin care product is quite good."

    Opening a bag, Gu Xiang took out a boxed skincare product and gently said.

    Girls should know how to take care of themselves and not always neglect themselves.

    "Mom, you don¡¯t have to buy things for me, I lack nothing."

    Lu Qingyi took the skincare product, although touched, she said.

    She actually was not short of skincare products, there were specialists who sent them to her. These were not the off-the-shelf brands, they were privately researched ones.

    Private sector ones that were better than those in the shops, those that are not for sale. She herself could research these out, just didn¡¯t bother to spend the energy doing that.

    "You should."

    Gu Xiang replied, patting Lu Qingyi¡¯s back. S~ea??h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "Mom, your complexion doesn¡¯t seem too good recently, did you not sleep enough? Are there any troubles recently?"

    Although Gu Xiang had makeup on, Lu Qingyi could still tell she looked haggard at once, the dark circles under her eyes were quite obvious, just covered up by foundation.

    Gu Xiang didn¡¯t seem to sleep well these days.

    "I have makeup on."

    Touching her own face, Gu Xiang took a small mirror out of her bag and looked at herself several times, very certain of what she said.

    Perhaps it was because of the good quality makeup she used, she looked many times but didn¡¯t see any problems with her complexion.

    She knew that her complexion was not very good recently, that¡¯s why she tried to hide it with makeup. Even Gu Qihan didn¡¯t notice her complexion was off, yet Lu Qingyi noticed.

    "Mm, I could tell, let me take a look at your pulse."

    With a slight smile, Lu Qingyi replied.

    There can be many reasons for poor sleep. Although her medical skills were excellent, Lu Qingyi couldn¡¯t determine why Gu Xiang couldn¡¯t sleep well if her complexion was covered up with makeup.

    Gu Xiang was slightly stunned, as she extended her hand.

    "It¡¯s nothing major, get some foot soaks will help. I¡¯ll prescribe you something."

    After checking the pulse, Lu Qingyi slowly replied.

    She quickly got a piece of paper and a pen, wrote down a few herbs, and gave the paper to Gu Xiang.

    "Avoid using too much makeup, there are lots of chemicals in it, which are bad for the skin."

    Looking at Gu Xiang¡¯s face, Lu Qingyi slowly spoke.

    Even high-end makeup brands are expensive and claim to have not added any chemicals. But that¡¯s just a statement, there are still chemicals present, just that compared to inferior makeup, the amount is a lot less.

    Natural makeup, they are very rare. Even the best brands will mix chemical substances.

    "I will try not to use too much in the future."

    Nodding, Gu Xiang replied, holding the piece of paper in her hand.

    "I have some here which are completely natural, will send some over to you in a few days. It¡¯s extracted from plants and doesn¡¯t mix any additives."

    After remaining silent for a while, Lu Qingyi finally said.

    She had a friend who conducted these kinds of experiments. For him, the extraction of cosmetics was very straightforward.

 Chapter 451 YY Dessert _1

    Chapter 451: 451 YY Dessert _1""Beautiful sister, your words are a bit contradictory. You just said that cosmetics are all mixed with chemicals, and the next second you¡¯re talking about pure natural ones?"

    Gu Qihan blinked at Lu Qingyi, slowly asking with a trace of confusion.

    Indeed, that was rather contradictory.

    "There aren¡¯t pure natural ones on the market."

    Lu Qingyi was succinct, glancing at Gu Qihan with a slight curve in her lips.

    Seeing Gu Qihan always frustrated Lu Qingyi, but she couldn¡¯t say anything in front of Gu Xiang.

    She just had to bear it.

    "If there aren¡¯t any on the market, how do you have any?"

    Gu Qihan asked Lu Qingyi, her eyes gradually filled with confusion.

    Right, how could Lu Qingyi have something that wasn¡¯t available on the market?

    "I¡¯m hungry, let¡¯s go for dinner."

    Gu Xiang interrupted the conversation between Lu Qingyi and Gu Qihan.

    Lu Qingyi nodded, tidied herself a little in her room.

    She was dressed simply in a white shirt, jeans, a wool outer coat, and a high ponytail.

    She came off as fresh, like a high school student, not at all like someone almost twenty years old.

    Lu Qingyi had a baby face that made her look very young.

    "Beautiful sister, looking at you... it feels like my cousin is dating a high school student."

    Gu Qihan gently bit her lip, slowly speaking while looking at Lu Qingyi, her voice carrying a hint of jealousy.

    When she and Lu Qingyi walked together, she looked more like Lu Qingyi¡¯s older sister, even though she was actually younger than Lu Qingyi.

    This must be the difference between looking one¡¯s age and not. Lu Qingyi had a face to be envied.

    Lu Qingyi: "Hmm."

    She didn¡¯t really want to engage with Gu Qihan, but out of consideration for Gu Xiang, Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t want to dampen her mood.

    Gu Qihan was brought over by Gu Xiang.

    "This restaurant is new, it finally opened in Kyoto."

    Upon reaching the restaurant, Gu Xiang commented with satisfaction.

    It¡¯s just a branch in Kyoto. There wasn¡¯t one in Kyoto before, and it only opened a few days ago.

    "Yiyi, you¡¯ve eaten here before, haven¡¯t you?"

    Gu Xiang turned to look at Lu Qingyi, her voice very gentle.

    "YY Dessert"

    Lu Qingyi looked at the sign overhead, her lips twitched slightly, her smile seemed stiff.

    There was one in Jin City, a very popular dessert shop.

    During holidays, the line would be incredibly long, and it would be tough to buy from. Many people mostly just kept it in their hearts, not daring to even think about it.

    Most wouldn¡¯t even dare step inside, let alone think about eating there. The "YY Dessert" in Jin City was very small; there weren¡¯t enough seats, and supply was limited.

    Students generally didn¡¯t dare think about it, because they simply couldn¡¯t buy anything.

    "I haven¡¯t."

    Lu Qingyi tugged at her lip, shaking her head slightly.

    She indeed hadn¡¯t tasted it. She didn¡¯t eat much for desserts, only having eaten the Big White Rabbit Milk Candy from "YY Desserts". She hadn¡¯t tasted the other desserts, and was too lazy to try.

    The three took a seat with a good view. Looking around, Lu Qingyi was quite satisfied with the environment, nodding slightly.

    She took her phone out of her pocket, looking at a text message from two weeks ago, her lips twitched unconsciously.

    [I¡¯ve opened a shop in Kyoto, do you have any objections?]

    She was really busy back then, Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t read it carefully, just replied with an OK emoji.

    Alright then.

    This was quick, she must have had this idea for a while.

    "Let¡¯s order one of each of your signature desserts." Gu Xiang looked at menu, turning to look at Lu Qingyi and Gu Qihan, "What do you two want to eat?" S§×arch* The novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "That¡¯s enough."

    Lu Qingyi shook her head, she didn¡¯t really like sweets, and what Gu Xiang ordered was enough.

    "Aunt, I want to order the Big White Rabbit Milk Candy."

    Gu Qihan pointed to the Big White Rabbit Milk Candy combo on the menu. As she softly bit her lip corner, her eyes filled with curiosity.

    She was particularly puzzled by the Big White Rabbit Milk Candy on the menu. It was strange for a dessert shop to have this item.

    Gu Xiang was also curious about whether the Big White Rabbit Milk Candy was the actual milk candy or something else with that name.

    "YY Dessert" had just opened in Kyoto and hadn¡¯t been promoted yet, so it had few customers, and not many people knew that "YY Dessert" had opened a branch in Kyoto.

    Marketing still needed to be done. There was a lot to prepare recently, so even though it was open, it hadn¡¯t been formally announced.

    Gu Xiang had just noticed it when she came here for shopping.

    Big White Rabbit Milk Candy?

    The waitress looked up and smiled at Gu Qihan in a friendly manner.

    Gu Qihan was very puzzled. The waitress had been expressionless just now, why did she suddenly start smiling at her?

    The waitress quickly went down. She distinctly remembered the boss¡¯s instructions to treat any female customers who ordered the Big White Rabbit Milk Candy in a friendly manner.

    That¡¯s because the boss said that the real boss was not him, but a girl.

    "YY Dessert" had many types of desserts, and Big White Rabbit Milk Candy seemed unusual, very few people would order this. As a waitress transferred from Jin City, she naturally knew about the sale conditions of "YY Dessert" products.

    "Mom, didn¡¯t you say we¡¯re going to a restaurant?"

    After the waitress left, Lu Qingyi turned to look at Gu Xiang and asked slowly.

    "Is this so-called restaurant what you meant by ¡¯YY Dessert¡¯?"

    "A dessert shop can also be a restaurant."

    Gu Xiang replied with a matter-of-course tone, even feeling that she had made a lot of sense.

    Wherever you can eat your fill can be called a restaurant. Gu Xiang believed that desserts could also fill you up, so calling it a restaurant was not a problem.

    Lu Qingyi: "..."

    Alright then.

    "Beautiful sister, my aunt loves desserts, and I love desserts too."

    Gu Qihan rested her face on her palm, gently said to Lu Qingyi, her voice soft.

    Lu Qingyi: "Hmm."

    Why didn¡¯t she call Lu Qingyi sister-in-law? Because Gu Qihan didn¡¯t want to admit that Lu Qingyi was her sister-in-law.

    "YY Dessert" was efficient, the desserts ordered by Gu Xiang and the Big White Rabbit Milk Candy ordered by Gu Qihan arrived quickly.

    Lu Qingyi looked at all the desserts on the table, and then at the Big White Rabbit Milk Candy in front of Gu Qihan. She didn¡¯t move.

    She wasn¡¯t interested in desserts, but she was interested in the Big White Rabbit Milk Candy in front of Gu Qihan.

    "Yiyi, why aren¡¯t you eating?"

    Seeing desserts light up Gu Xiang¡¯s eyes. Seeing that Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t move and appeared indifferent, Gu Xiang became confused.

    Lu Qingyi hadn¡¯t said that she wasn¡¯t interested in desserts.

    "Beautiful sister, this is really delicious."

    Gu Qihan pointed to the dessert in front of her and said, her tone full of goodwill.

 Chapter 452 Gu Qihanâ€™s Little Thought_1

    Chapter 452: 452 Gu Qihan¡¯s Little Thought_1Snow Niang.

    A quite delicious dessert, but it becomes greasy if you eat too much.

    Every dessert in "YY Dessert", Lu Qingyi has tasted each of them, and only after she sampled each flavor one by one did she begin to sell them.

    The desserts sold in "YY Dessert" are all top-notch in taste. There¡¯s no false pretenses, the flavors must meet the highest standard before she would choose to sell them.

    "I didn¡¯t expect the sweet shop to actually have White Rabbit candies."

    Looking at the large candy in front her, Gu Qihan unexpectedly opened her mouth to comment.

    The White Rabbit candies inside "YY Dessert" do not have an outer packaging. It¡¯s a large piece, square shaped, and placed in a dish.

    The taste is also that of White Rabbit candies, it just tastes even better comparatively.

    Lu Qingyi casted a casual glance at Gu Qihan.

    The waitress walked over with a dessert, heard Gu Qihan¡¯s comment, then turned a corner with the dessert in hand and left.

    Gu Qihan: "..."

    She watched as the waitress walked over, seeming as if the dessert was to be placed at their table, but she couldn¡¯t figure out why the waitress just left without reason.

    Did she get the wrong table?

    Then Gu Qihan watched as the waitress, holding the dessert, went into the kitchen and came out empty-handed.

    Lu Qingyi also noticed the waitress¡¯s action, the corner of her mouth curling up slightly with a hint of amusement.

    Gu Xiang was eating and did not notice the waitress¡¯s actions.

    "Yiyi, why aren¡¯t you eating? Don¡¯t you like it?"

    Having finished her second dessert, Gu Xiang looked up at Lu Qingyi who was still sitting in her spot, untouched plate aside, as she played with her phone.

    "I got up late today, so I haven¡¯t digested breakfast yet."

    Not liking sweets, Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t want to disturb Gu Xiang¡¯s enjoyment. She responded with a slight smile.

    In fact, she didn¡¯t have breakfast this morning, only a glass of milk. Xu Boyan¡¯s cooked food was warmed up and kept in the thermal food containers, but she was too lazy to move it.

    "Try a bit, it tastes good. It was my fault for not asking if you were hungry."

    Gu Xiang felt somewhat apologetic as she opened her mouth to say.

    Gu Qihan was silently eating, her gaze loosely falling on Lu Qingyi¡¯s face.

    "Pretty sister, which brand is your outfit from? You have such a graceful presence when you wear it, and the outfit itself is beautiful."

    Gu Qihan watched Lu Qingyi¡¯s outfit as she spoke, her eyes darting around Lu Qingyi¡¯s figure.

    "The gracefulness mostly relies on the person. The outfit is just something the person wears."

    With a slight smile, Lu Qingyi looked at Gu Qihan and responded.

    "It¡¯s really because pretty sister has a good presence. I have never seen this brand before. My cousin is so stingy, he didn¡¯t even buy pretty sister expensive clothes."

    Gu Qihan nodded along like a pecking chicken, seemingly very much agreeing with what Lu Qingyi said. At the same time, she pointed out Xu Boyan¡¯s mistake.

    The clothes on Lu Qingyi probably aren¡¯t from a brand, they are most likely from an online purchase, a few tens of yuan worth of stuff.

    Xu Boyan doesn¡¯t seem to care much for Lu Qingyi, not even buying her a decent piece of clothing. Sear?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    The last time she saw Lu Qingyi at the Xu Mansion, she was probably also dressed like this, even though she still had the same quality, her clothes looked good on her, but they weren¡¯t branded.

    "Yiyi, you don¡¯t need to save money for Boyan. Money is meant to be earned, not saved."

    Gu Xiang heard this and gave Lu Qingyi a look, then slowly replied to her.

    The clothes on Lu Qingyi, in her view, seemed to be of good fabric. They absolutely did not look like cheap clothing, but she really had never seen this brand of clothing before.

    What Lu Qingyi wears is not important, what¡¯s important is that she is happy wearing it. Gu Xiang simply made the remark casually, telling Lu Qingyi not to save money for Xu Boyan.

    Lu Qingyi is the sort of independent woman, who wouldn¡¯t think of depending on a man.

    Lu Qingyi: "Mmm, okay."

    All of Xu Boyan¡¯s properties were in her hands, yet she hardly touched them. She couldn¡¯t even fully spend her own money.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s phone in her hand suddenly vibrated, "Mom, I need to take a call."

    Lu Qingyi walked over there. She was on the phone for quite a while, her expression somewhat impassive.

    Looking at Lu Qingyi making a phone call, Gu Qihan thought the current Lu Qingyi gave off an aura, a kind of momentum that was not easy to come by.

    Perhaps, only a woman with such an aura could subdue Xu Boyan, Gu Qihan suddenly felt particularly envious.

    "Mom, I have some matters to take care of and I have to go early. You guys eat slowly."

    After hanging up the phone, Lu Qingyi came over, looking at Gu Xiang and saying slowly.

    It¡¯s true that she had matters to attend to, not an excuse. The matter came from the laboratory in her medical school, Lu Qingyi needed to go over to take care of it.

    "Oh, alright."

    Gu Xiang nodded, not stopping Lu Qingyi.

    She knew a bit about Lu Qingyi¡¯s identity, that Lu Qingyi was rather busy with lots of things to do. The girl was very independent.

    Gu Xiang felt especially sorry for Lu Qingyi, she was so young yet shouldered such heavy burdens. She was so thin, with such a narrow pair of shoulders, how could she bear the burden of so many things?

    "Goodbye, pretty sister."

    Gu Qihan waved at Lu Qingyi, her expression sweet.

    Lu Qingyi glanced at Gu Qihan without a word and walked straight out.

    "Pretty sister is so cold."

    Watching Lu Qingyi leaving, she sneakily glanced at Gu Xiang and gently bit her lip, as if she casually said it out of the blue.

    "Xiaohan, remember she is your sister-in-law."

    Gu Xiang glimpsed at Gu Qihan and replied indifferently, a reminder to Gu Qihan.

    Gu Qihan was taken aback for a moment, Gu Xiang¡¯s tone made her feel bewildered. Gu Xiang had never spoken to her like this before, she had always been doting towards her.

    "I alredy know, aunt."

    Gu Qihan gave a smile, the smile on her face was especially soft as she nodded in agreement.

    An obedient girl.

    "Aunt, how did the cousin get to know the sister-in-law? I find it amazing that they have a connection."

    Eating the dessert in the bowl with a fork, she bit her lip lightly and said, looking quite unassuming.

    Lu Qingyi has been living in Jin City since childhood, while Xu Boyan has been living in the bustling city of Kyoto. The gap between the two of them is actually huge. What brought these two together?

    "Xiaohan, put away those unnecessary thoughts."

    Gu Xiang put down her cutlery, she pulled out a piece of tissue paper elegantly wiping the corner of her mouth, she stared at Gu Qihan.

    All of Gu Qihan¡¯s little thoughts, she could see them clearly. She just didn¡¯t want to expose her. After all, it would be somewhat embarrassing to expose her.

    She hoped that Gu Qihan could recognize the situation and retreat, rather than be forced to step back. This would really leave a bad impression.

 Chapter 453 Lu Qingyi: Heat Control is Very Important_1

    Chapter 453: 453 Lu Qingyi: Heat Control is Very Important_1Before, Gu Xiang hadn¡¯t noticed the depth of Gu Qihan¡¯s feelings for Xu Boyan. It wasn¡¯t until the day Gu Qihan met Lu Qingyi for the first time that Gu Xiang began to take note of the situation.

    Perhaps it was because there had been no other women in Xu Boyan¡¯s life, and Gu Qihan had not felt threatened, her feelings for Xu Boyan had remain hidden. Now that Lu Qingyi had entered Xu Boyan¡¯s life, Gu Qihan¡¯s affections could no longer stay concealed.

    Gu Xiang felt it was necessary to warn Gu Qihan.

    Even without Lu Qingyi, she could not let Xu Boyan be with Gu Qihan. She liked Gu Qihan a lot indeed, but only as a niece, not as a daughter-in-law.

    She could give Gu Qihan all the good things, but she wouldn¡¯t give her her son.

    Fortunately, Xu Boyan didn¡¯t have feelings for Gu Qihan either.

    "Auntie, I don¡¯t understand what you¡¯re talking about."

    Gu Qihan¡¯s hand slightly paused, she cracked a smile at Gu Xiang, gently blinked, with a genuinely puzzled look.

    As if she genuinely didn¡¯t understand what Gu Xiang was saying.

    When her secret feeling was exposed, Gu Qihan¡¯s heart tightened, and she felt a wave of panic inside.

    "Xiaohan, you can only be my niece, do you understand?"

    Gu Xiang resumed her meal, she looked up at Gu Qihan, her eyes filled with tranquility.

    There was no room for negotiation.

    She had always liked Gu Qihan, if she had harbored intentions, she would have set them up a long time ago.

    "I understand, auntie."

    Gu Qihan cast down her gaze, she hid her sadness and looked obedient.

    Her secret was seen through by Gu Xiang, and Gu Qihan felt stifled inside.

    She knew she and Xu Boyan were impossible, unless Xu Boyan took the initiative to like her and only her.

    That¡¯s why she never dared to express her secret feelings and carefully hid them.

    Her secret, hidden from everyone¡¯s view, was brought into the open by Lu Qingyi¡¯s appearance.

    "Don¡¯t try to sow discord. Yiyi is a good and independent woman, and she is my recognized daughter-in-law."

    Gu Xiang said seriously, also to warn Gu Qihan and make her aware of the reality.

    "I see."

    Gu Qihan lightly nodded, her smile slightly bitter. The feeling of being exposed and reminded felt awful.

    Gu Qihan never expected Gu Xiang¡¯s evaluation of Lu Qingyi to be so profound, nor did she anticipate Gu Xiang¡¯s impression of Lu Qingyi to be so positive.

    Recognized daughter-in-law...

    Such a high praise.

    Gu Qihan lowered her head to eat the dessert, the food that usually tasted good now felt flavorless.

    ¡ª¡ª

    When Lu Qingyi arrived at the lab, a group of people had been waiting for her. Upon seeing her, their lowered heads instantly raised.

    Their originally gloomy moods seemed to see a glimmer of hope in that instant.

    "Miss Lu, we conducted the experiment according to your steps, but the medication was unsuccessful."

    "Miss Lu, does our experimental method have errors?"

    "Miss Lu, come and look at the drug we developed."

    "Goddess, you¡¯re finally here."

    "Goddess, save us."

    "Goddess, we suddenly feel exceptionally stupid."

    "Goddess..."

    "Miss Lu..."

    "..."

    Amid the overlapping voices, the research personnel in white coats all gathered around Lu Qingyi, chatter incessantly.

    The people who could enter the medical school¡¯s lab were all the outstanding ones in the medical school, yet none of them could figure it out now, including some senior researchers.

    Lu Qingyi had already researched and tried the medication to fight cancer successfully.

    The power of one person was weak, so Lu Qingyi let this big group of people in the lab help to manufacture more products, which could then benefit more people.

    These people had all signed a confidentiality agreement; if anyone disclosed the patent, they would end up in prison.

    She didn¡¯t want her invention to go public before she had decided.

    "Let me see."

    Lu Qingyi changed into her lab coat and walked towards the medication they had produced. She examined the medication carefully.

    "We followed every single step and didn¡¯t miss anything. We even tried more carefully several times, but the result is still not satisfactory."

    Someone said weakly and sighed heavily.

    They¡¯d tried many times, all according to the procedures given by Lu Qingyi, yet the medication was never successful.

    No one doubted the correctness of the formula given by Lu Qingyi. They had all witnessed Lu Qingyi conducting the research; she developed the medication step by step.

    She was doing the medication and writing the procedure simultaneously. They were certain that Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t give any wrong steps or leave out any steps. S~ea??h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "The proportions are incorrect, the heat control is inadequate, some are too dense, some are too light. The proportions of the medication and the heat must be just right, even a tiny bit off is unacceptable."

    Lu Qingyi gave a quick glance to the few iterations of the drugs these people had made and came up with this conclusion.

    Other drugs could afford a little bit of deviation, but this cancer treatment drug was unforgiving. Even the slightest deviation would turn it into a different drug.

    "The deviation might not be a big issue for other drugs, but this one is different, even the tiniest deviation would lead us astray."

    Lu Qingyi explained in the face of the doubtful looks from the group.

    Indeed.

    The group nodded in understanding, seemingly enlightened. They felt they had learned something new that day.

    "Don¡¯t rush the medication, first practice managing the heat."

    Lu Qingyi looked at the group of people, and sighed lightly. The level of the Medical School faculty was just so-so, not that great.

    If anyone knew Lu Qingyi¡¯s thoughts, they would probably want to punch her.

    Isn¡¯t the faculty of the Medical School good enough? Many doctors at Kyoto Hospital were trained at the Medical School, including many famous doctors and pharmacists.

    Hardrick¡¯s medical school didn¡¯t enroll many people, so most of the doctors in Kyoto hospital were from there.

    "Is there any trick to practicing the heat?"

    Someone raised a question.

    "I¡¯ll print you a plan later."

    Lu Qingyi looked at the group and slowly began to speak. Then she sat in front of the computer, her fingers rapidly typing on the keyboard.

    Her typing speed was shockingly fast, but it left the group in awe. Before they could clearly see what Lu Qingyi was typing, a line of words had already appeared on her screen, and her typing speed was astonishing.

    "Done."

    Several minutes later, the printer started to emit a "shush" sound, and Lu Qingyi stood up, her hands tucked into her pockets.

 Chapter 454 Snail Rice Noodles_1

    Chapter 454: 454 Snail Rice Noodles_1Done?

    A group of people stared at Lu Qingyi¡¯s casual movements, their eyes met with a look of shock shared by everyone.

    Was she done so soon?

    The printer was still working, and soon several A4 sheets filled with black ink came out. Seeing this page filled with typed characters, they were even more amazed.

    Wow, that typing speed...It¡¯s insanely fast!

    Perhaps in this world, no one could rival Lu Qingyi¡¯s typing skills.

    No, the hacker, Blank, might be even better than Lu Qingyi. After all, the reputation of being the top hacker wasn¡¯t just for show.

    "You guys figure it out, I¡¯m tired."

    Lu Qingyi yawned deeply, spoke coldly, and then leisurely walked out.

    Everyone watched Lu Qingyi leave the lab, and before they could react, she disappeared from their sight.

    The contents that were to be printed were already done. Wang Zhongheng held the hot, freshly printed A4 papers in his trembling hand.

    The paper must have contained over five hundred words. Did Lu Qingyi print all this in less than three minutes?

    This speed was incredible.

    However, they didn¡¯t know that Lu Qingyi had deliberately slowed her typing speed a bit.

    "Damn, this approach is simpler than what the professor taught."

    As a group, they studied the report, a look of sudden realization on their faces. They suddenly felt that Lu Qingyi would be better suited as a professor. S§×arch* The N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    As they practiced controlling temperature according to Lu Qingyi¡¯s method, they found it much easier.

    They previously did not know how to control the temperature well because sometimes the temperature for making medicine did not need to be precise.

    It was like cooking at home, as long as the fire was not too hot to burn the food, or too low to leave the food uncooked, it was fine.

    Who would be that specific about the cooking temperature? As long as it tasted similar and was edible, the food was fine, even if slightly overcooked.

    ¡ª¡ª

    After leaving the Medical School, Lu Qingyi felt a little hungry. She hadn¡¯t eaten at the dessert shop and had also skipped breakfast, so now she was really hungry.

    She checked the time on her phone and saw it was already two in the afternoon.

    She didn¡¯t want to walk too far, so she found a food stall on the nearby snack street.

    Steaming hot snail rice noodle soup.

    Lu Qingyi smelt the aroma from far away, a strong scent.

    She sat at the stall, waiting. Soon, a bowl of hot snail rice noodle soup was served by the stalholder.

    A feast for the senses.

    The vibrant red chili oil poured on top, pickled radish, wood ear mushrooms, water spinach, tofu skin, duck¡¯s feet, peanuts, diced radishes, snails... the ingredients were ample, tempting anyone looking at it to swallow their saliva.

    The flavor was strong, yet it had a pungent smell of pickled radish. Lu Qingyi looked at the bowl of snail rice noodle soup that was appealing to all senses but did not begin to eat immediately.

    She had never had this before. She was intrigued by the name which is why she came to try it.

    There were quite a few people eating snail rice noodle soup.

    "Miss, this is your first time eating this, right?"

    The stall wasn¡¯t very busy, and the stall owner saw Lu Qingyi hesitating, so she came over with a friendly smile on her face.

    Lu Qingyi: "Hmm."

    "This snail rice noodle soup is delicious. Many people think it has a smell, but it¡¯s really tasty. Give it a try. Our snail rice noodle soup is the most authentic."

    The stall owner spoke to Lu Qingyi with a smile, boasting about her snail rice noodle soup.

    Some people may not like the smell, finding it too strong. However, after tasting it once, they can¡¯t resist having it again and again, as they can¡¯t stop thinking about the unique flavor.

    Lu Qingyi gave the stall owner a faint look, then picked up a chopstick full of noodles and put it in her mouth.

    It was spicy and invigorating. It was hard for her to describe the taste, but she really found it delicious.

    The stall owner was not exaggerating; her snail rice noodle soup was indeed very delicious.

    "It¡¯s delicious."

    Lu Qingyi gave the stall owner a thumbs up, genuinely enjoying the dish.

    "By the way, why is it called snail rice noodle soup?"

    Lu Qingyi looked at the bowl of soup in front of her and asked curiously.

    The name was a bit peculiar.

    "Because it has snails in it, haha."

    The stall owner said half-jokingly, her face brimming with a smile.

    However, that wasn¡¯t entirely true.

    "Take your time, I will tell you next time when you come. I have to get back to work."

    The stall started to fill with customers, so she went back to work quickly. Lu Qingyi looked at her bowl of snail rice noodle soup, engrossed in thought.

    It was really good. She had never tasted anything like it before, it was deliciously spicy.

    Lu Qingyi loved spicy food, so she found the snail rice noodle soup very satisfying.

    "Lu, I didn¡¯t expect to see you here, enjoying snail rice noodle soup."

    When Xiao Yi saw Lu Qingyi, he was delighted and walked quickly towards her.

    He hadn¡¯t seen Lu Qingyi in a long time, so it felt strange to see her here. The way he addressed Lu Qingyi had also changed, but his feelings for her had not.

    "It¡¯s my first time."

    Lu Qingyi looked up, finding Xiao Yi familiar, but she couldn¡¯t quite place who he was.

    She studied Xiao Yi closely.

    "Can I sit down?"

    Xiao Yi smiled politely, asking Lu Qingyi for permission.

    Lu Qingyi glanced around and nodded. There weren¡¯t many seats left, and it seemed that Xiao Yi knew her.

    She only felt that Xiao Yi was familiar, maybe he was a classmate from Jincheng No.1 High School, but she couldn¡¯t remember him clearly.

    It wasn¡¯t necessary to remember unimportant people. This was Lu Qingyi¡¯s belief.

    "One bowl of snail rice noodle soup, please."

    Xiao Yi called out to the busy stall owner.

    "Okay."

    "I never thought you would eat stuff like this."

    Xiao Yi saw Lu Qingyi eating the snail rice noodle soup, and the corner of his mouth curled up.

    By ¡¯stuff like this¡¯, he meant street food. He was surprised that Lu Qingyi, who usually seemed aloof from worldly affairs, enjoyed such simple pleasures.

    Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t respond, just staring coldly at Xiao Yi.

    What a strange thing to say.

    "Been busy lately?"

    Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t respond, but Xiao Yi didn¡¯t mind. He was still in a good mood because he had finally seen Lu Qingyi.

    He was a student of Hardrick University and coming to the Medical College to eat was a hope that he would see Lu Qingyi. But he had come many times and hadn¡¯t even caught a glimpse of Lu Qingyi.

    This was the first time he had seen Lu Qingyi near the Medical College.

 Chapter 455 Self-introduction Again_1

    Chapter 455: 455 Self-introduction Again_1Knowing that Lu Qingyi has a boyfriend, knowing that Lu Qingyi could never like him, knowing that he and Lu Qingyi could never be together, knowing that Lu Qingyi would never keep him in her heart...

    Yet despite knowing all this, Xiao Yi still longed to see her. His mind was consumed by thoughts of Lu Qingyi.

    It seems that the things we cannot have are often the things we desire most.

    He would often find reasons to eat near the medical school, just hoping to run into Lu Qingyi like he did now; to share a meal with her and have a chance to talk to her.

    Lu Qingyi: "I¡¯m okay."

    "Don¡¯t you remember me?"

    Looking at Lu Qingyi, Xiao Yi suddenly asked. The look in Lu Qingyi¡¯s eyes was cold and distant, as if she didn¡¯t recognize him at all.

    In the beginning, Lu Qingyi would look at him with that same distant gaze as though she genuinely did not recognize who Xiao Yi was.

    After his self-introduction, while the look in Lu Qingyi¡¯s eyes remained cold, it no longer held that unfamiliarity.

    Indifference and unfamiliarity ¡ª these are two different concepts.

    "I remember too many things."

    Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t explicitly say she didn¡¯t remember him, her response was more indirect.

    Xiao Yi stood frozen, looking at Lu Qingyi, feeling a certain heartache.

    Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t even remember his name, which he found deeply distressing. Xiao Yi didn¡¯t know how to describe his feelings anymore.

    "My name is Xiao Yi. I was a student at Jin City No.1 High School in the same grade and class as you. I¡¯m currently studying finance at Hardrick University, with computer science as my elective."

    Xiao Yi took a deep breath and closed his eyes. He started to introduce himself to Lu Qingyi again.

    He wasn¡¯t asking for much, he just wanted Lu Qingyi to remember him.

    "Oh, Lu Qingyi."

    Lu Qingyi nodded her head, she rapidly ran through her memories and found a faint impression of him, but it didn¡¯t matter.

    Xiao Yi: "..."

    He couldn¡¯t describe how he was feeling right now; just sad, just heartbroken.

    Xiao Yi¡¯s bowl of luosifen was quickly served by the shop owner. He kept his head down eating without saying a word.

    Because he didn¡¯t know what to say.

    There was nothing good to say between him and Lu Qingyi. She couldn¡¯t even remember him, let alone remember the few times they had spent together.

    "I should get going first."

    Lu Qingyi ate quickly. Having Xiao Yi across the table made her feel uncomfortable.

    After wiping her mouth with a napkin, she left.

    Watching Lu Qingyi walk away, Xiao Yi turned up the corner of his lips, showing a hint of an ironic smile.

    He and Lu Qingyi were after all people from different worlds. Lu Qingyi was always a superior being in his eyes, a being too high for him to reach.

    "Young man, if you like her, why not pursue her?"

    Xiao Yi comes here often, so the lady boss recognized him. When the crowd thinned out, while cleaning Lu Qingyi¡¯s dishes, she lightly patted Xiao Yi¡¯s shoulder and spoke to him.

    Nowadays, when you¡¯re in love, you simply must confess your feelings ¡ª no one else will know if you keep it to yourself, and you might just miss your chance.

    "She has forgotten me. I¡¯m not important to her."

    Xiao Yi slowly shook his head and spoke, a bitter smile appeared on his lips.

    Lu Qingyi has a great memory; remembering many things for a long time.

    The fact that she didn¡¯t remember him, Xiao Yi, just goes to show that he didn¡¯t hold any weight in her heart.

    Without a doubt, he was like a stranger to her.

    "You have to try it out!"

    The shop owner patted Xiao Yi¡¯s hand and spoke. Her eyes were full of encouragement, hoping this youngster could take the first step bravely.

    "I have confessed," Xiao Yi looked down, his eyes filled with sorrow, "I was rejected."

    But perhaps that could not be considered as being rejected. Lu Qingyi already had a boyfriend before he met her.

    "She has a boyfriend. He is very exceptional."

    Xiao Yi continued to speak.

    Xu Boyan grew up in Kyoto. His aura was unparalleled. Upon first glance, you could tell he was no ordinary man.

    Xu Boyan must be exceptional, at least more exceptional than him.

    "You¡¯ll meet someone better."

    The shop owner patted Xiao Yi¡¯s shoulder, spoke with a sense of regret, and then went back to her work.

    What a pity. She thought Xiao Yi was a great child.

    ¡ª¡ª

    Lu Qingyi was kicking a pebble at her feet, suddenly feeling quite bored. Then, she began to feel a slight stomach ache.

    Probably because she skipped breakfast and lunch, then directly from having a bowl of heavily spiced luosifen.

    Lu Qingyi hailed a cab. Suddenly she missed Xu Boyan. She headed straight to the Xu Enterprises, picking up some snacks on the way.

    "Do you have an appointment?"

    The receptionist looked at Lu Qingyi with a hint of derision in her eyes. However, she still managed to plaster a professional smile on her face and maintain a polite tone. S~ea??h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s attire was rather simple giving off a sense of elegance, but it did not resemble someone of high status or position.

    The receptionist naturally looked down on those who were not of a wealthy birth.

    "I¡¯m here to see Xu Boyan."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s eyes were cold as she looked at the receptionist and spoke, her aura was daunting.

    The fleeting derision in the receptionist¡¯s eyes did not escape Lu Qingyi. She really didn¡¯t like this type of look from other people.

    Judging a book by its cover?

    Everyone is equal. No such thing as hierarchy. The receptionist¡¯s snobbish look, hmp.

    "Sorry, our CEO is very busy."

    The receptionist spoke in a courteous manner and gave Lu Qingyi a bow, her attitude indicated things clearly.

    Xu Enterprises was not a place where any riff-raff could come in as they pleased, and Xu Boyan was not someone who would see just anyone.

    Those like her, who were practically living at the company, had hardly seen Xu Boyan before. How could she, a mere penniless..., be suitable to see him?

    "Tell him that his fianc¨¦e is here."

    Lu Qingyi gave the receptionist a cold glance, her face was emotionless as she spoke.

    "Pff, our CEO is single."

    The receptionist suddenly burst into laughter.

    Daring to impersonate Xu Boyan¡¯s fianc¨¦e, this girl surely had the audacity.

    A mere high school student, yet imagining such things.

    Though Lu Qingyi was beautiful and delicate, with a face that many envied, fabricating the tale of being Xu Boyan¡¯s fianc¨¦e was not something that her good looks could excuse.

    "He¡¯s about to get married."

    Lu Qingyi hooked the corners of her lips slightly, she looked at the receptionist with a half-smiling, half-cold expression.

    "That joke isn¡¯t funny. If there¡¯s nothing else, please leave. Don¡¯t disturb our work."

    The receptionist naturally did not believe in Lu Qingyi¡¯s words. She made a gesture of ¡¯please¡¯, her tone indifferent.

 Chapter 456: Contempt of receptionist no.456_1

    Chapter 456: Contempt of receptionist no.456_1No one heard any rumors about Xu Boyan getting married, and even if there were, the receptionist would never believe Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s appearance and dress didn¡¯t seem like she was about to become a rich man¡¯s wife at all.

    Besides, Lu Qingyi looked so young, at the age of fifteen or sixteen, and their CEO wasn¡¯t an animal, how could he possibly lay a hand on such a small child?

    She was not even of legal age to get married.

    "You can make an internal call."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s eyes were very cold. She did not want to waste her words now, so she spoke up directly.

    "Sorry."

    The receptionist looked at Lu Qingyi with disdain in her eyes. There were so many girls who wanted to cling to Xu Boyan, but Xu Boyan had always been clean for years, without a single scandalous woman around him.

    This beautiful girl in front of her actually shamelessly claimed to be Xu Boyan¡¯s fianc¨¦e, she really had a thick skin. Unapologetic.

    Make an internal call? Dream on, it¡¯ll never happen.

    "Look down on me?"

    Lu Qingyi clearly saw the contempt in the receptionist¡¯s eyes. She just saw through it but didn¡¯t point it out. She curved the corners of her lips slightly, forming a cold smile.

    "Sorry, I didn¡¯t mean that."

    The receptionist¡¯s tone was especially soft, and the disdain in her eyes did not diminish, but her good training prevented her from verbally criticizing Lu Qingyi.

    Her contempt for Lu Qingyi was only manifested in her eyes, not uttered.

    The Xu Family¡¯s company was not a place where anyone could come and go as they pleased. Entering the company required strict training and multiple screenings. Only the best had the opportunity to work for the Xu Family, even the receptionist was supposed to be exceptional.

    The receptionist must not be a bad person, she presumably has abilities, but her mindset was not particularly good.

    She couldn¡¯t hide the contempt in her eyes for Lu Qingyi, but she dared not verbally fault Lu Qingyi.

    The first rule of the Xu family¡¯s rules and regulations: Do not deride others, treat all people equally, no matter who they are, don¡¯t resort to verbal ridicule.

    "I don¡¯t like to hear insincere words."

    Lu Qingyi was fiddling with her phone, her smile did not reach her eyes, showing deep coldness.

    When she became indifferent, the atmosphere around her was very depressing. The receptionist couldn¡¯t help but shudder. Surprisingly, she thought the young girl before her eyes was quite frightening.

    A young girl, how could she be scary?

    The receptionist began to reassure herself, patting her chest.

    Because Lu Qingyi has a youthful face, she looked like someone who is only fifteen or sixteen. The receptionist had already graduated from college and had been working for over two years, so being twenty-five years old, she naturally sees Lu Qingyi as a young girl.

    A generation gap every three years, who knows how many gaps there are between them?

    "Sorry, if there is nothing else, please don¡¯t disturb me while I am working."

    The receptionist had a particularly appropriate smile on her face, her words were soft, her attitude was very polite, and she maintained a good working attitude.

    It was only the working attitude after all, the contempt for Lu Qingyi in her eyes was still there.

    Were it not for the visible contempt in her eyes, one really might think she was a nice person, with a good attitude, very polite, and well-mannered.

    "My purpose is clear, I believe I have made it very clear."

    Lu Qingyi was playing with her phone, her eyes downcast, her long eyelashes hiding the thoughts in her eyes, and the cold smile on her lips was particularly blatant.

    Her patience was quite limited.

    "Our CEO is very busy, without an appointment you cannot see him, this is the company¡¯s rule. I¡¯m just a small employee, I don¡¯t dare to break these rules."

    The receptionist without stirring any emotion, maintained her warm smile and showed no signs of backing down.

    Obviously, not just anybody could meet their CEO, just by looking at Lu Qingyi¡¯s attire it was clear that she was not a rich lady, there was no way she could be linked with Xu Boyan, it was just a joke.

    "Xiaolu, just make the call."

    A short-haired woman working next to her, who had been busy with her files all along, spoke up. She frowned slightly and nodded politely to Lu Qingyi when she looked at her.

    There was clarity in her eyes, without the disdain that the receptionist called Xiaolu had, rather, she was fairly friendly.

    "She is not a rich person."

    Xiaolu, the receptionist, whispered, subtly, but the short-haired woman understood the meaning in her words.

    Basically, she was looking down on Lu Qingyi, thinking that Lu Qingyi couldn¡¯t possibly be related to Xu Boyan. The short-haired woman shook her head gently. While she didn¡¯t approve of Xiaolu¡¯s thoughts, she didn¡¯t comment either. Dealing with Xiaolu¡¯s ideas was becoming increasingly difficult.

    She came here to work quietly, not to be tangled up in such matters, otherwise, it would lead to needless arguments.

    She was here to work, not to quarrel, she just wanted to do her job.

    "Make the call, it will only take a minute."

    The short-haired woman glanced at Lu Qingyi and said to Xiaolu.

    Whether it was true or false, it was a matter that could be settled with just one phone call, there was no need for alarm.

    Lu Qingyi leaned on the front desk, her left hand casually rested on the table, her right hand holding the phone, she bowed her head, her right hand lightly tapping on the phone screen, showing a very casual attitude.

    Xiaolu shook her head at the short-haired woman, the contempt in her eyes shamelessly evident.

    Hmph, look at her tacky appearance, you can tell she wears cheap clothes, not even brand-name goods, it¡¯s clear that her family is not well-off.

    The gap between the poor and the rich, is simply unbridgeable, how could there be any contact?

    Lu Qingyi claims to be Xu Boyan¡¯s fianc¨¦e, she might as well claim to be Xu Boyan¡¯s sister, could the lie be any more absurd?

    The receptionist had an expression of utter disdain on her face.

    "This is a decent job."

    Lu Qingyi suddenly looked up, her eyes faintly smiling as she looked at the receptionist. The laughter in her eyes did not reach her pupils, her words implied a connotation.

    Indeed it was, doing the most relaxed work, earning a high salary, not having to endure exposure to the sun and rain, little overtime.

    The receptionist, Xiaolu, remained silent, she only interpreted Lu Qingyi as envying her job, and did not understand the hidden meaning in her words.

    "Young lady, let me make the call for you." S§×ar?h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Seeing Xiaolu, the receptionist¡¯s composure, the short-haired woman sighed lightly. She put down her work, pressed her temples, and spoke.

    The short-haired woman has always disagreed with Xiaolu¡¯s mentality. They had argued about this before, but in the end, it was fruitless, and she didn¡¯t want to argue anymore, it was a waste of words.

 Chapter 457 Xu Boyan: My child cannot be wronged _1

    Chapter 457: 457 Xu Boyan: My child cannot be wronged _1"No need, he¡¯ll be down soon."

    Lu Qingyi waved her phone in her hand and nodded at the short-haired woman.

    He¡¯ll be down soon?

    Receptionist Xiaolu doubted Lu Qingyi, disdain clear in her eyes. She openly displayed her disbelief.

    Three words.

    Lu Qingyi sneered, ignoring the receptionist, as long as she obediently waited for Xu Boyan to come down to meet her it would be fine.

    In less than a minute, the receptionist saw Xu Boyan rushing out of the elevator, a look of urgency on his face.

    The receptionist froze slightly, immediately heading out to meet Xu Boyan, "Manager..."

    Before she could finish her word "dismiss", she saw the cold yet handsome man quickly walk past her toward Lu Qingyi, and then a shocking scene unfolded.

    "Why didn¡¯t you go up? Hmm?"

    Xu Boyan reached out and gently ruffled Lu Qingyi¡¯s hair. He sounded unexpectedly tender, void of his usual aloofness.

    In their eyes, Xu Boyan had always been a cold and indifferent figure, rarely smiling, his temper especially ominous. No one had ever seen Xu Boyan smile.

    Nobody expected such a gentle side to him. Xiaolu, the receptionist, was stunned, panic filled her heart.

    "This job has quite the dignity."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s words echoed in Xiaolu¡¯s mind, making her suddenly realize the hidden implications.

    She couldn¡¯t help but feel afraid, standing in place unsure of how to react.

    The short-haired woman was full of surprise, but soon she redirected her attention to her work.

    Shock is shock, work is work. There is a great distinction between the two.

    Gossip won¡¯t get people what they want. Only by working hard, can one seize what they desire.

    Material wealth.

    "I couldn¡¯t go up."

    Lu Qingyi shrugged, spreading her hands and spoke helplessly.

    Pointed meaning.

    The receptionist was frightened and suddenly regretted her actions. Was it just because of a phone call?

    Why didn¡¯t she make it?

    "What made you come? Hmm?"

    Xu Boyan cast a cold glance at the receptionist, then affectionately looked at Lu Qingyi.

    The fondness in his eyes seemed ready to overflow.

    "I miss you."

    Lu Qingyi looked up at Xu Boyan, her lips slightly curved and her gaze filled with sincerity.

    "Next time you miss me, just call me. I¡¯ll come to you. No need to come here specifically."

    Xu Boyan gently stroked Lu Qingyi¡¯s hair. His eyes overflowed with tenderness and love, which he couldn¡¯t conceal.

    Running around is tiring, he could just go to Lu Qingyi.

    "I didn¡¯t interrupt your work, did I?"

    Lu Qingyi chuckled lightly and asked softly.

    Xu Boyan: "No."

    Xu Yi, who just came over with files: "..."

    Didn¡¯t interrupt?

    Xu Boyan had just entered the conference room, the meeting was to start in a minute. Yet, the moment he received a message from Lu Qingyi, he walked out without hesitation to find her.

    Tut, even a virtuous man can¡¯t resist the charm of a beauty.

    If Xu Boyan were an emperor, he certainly would be an incompetent one.

    "Have you had lunch yet?"

    Lu Qingyi asked. Seeing Xu Yi behind Xu Boyan, she understood. Xu Boyan must have put off work for her sake.

    Xu Boyan: "No."

    "I bought some food for you. Eat a bit before you get too hungry. Later, I¡¯ll order takeaway for you."

    Lu Qingyi took out the snacks she had bought, just a few small steamed buns. She quite liked them.

    "Okay."

    Xu Boyan looked at Lu Qingyi with fondness, a delighted smile on his lips.

    Xu Boyan¡¯s doting attitude towards Lu Qingyi left astounded everyone in the office. Many put aside their work, displaying expressions of surprise.

    They could hardly believe that Xu Boyan could be gentle too. As far as they knew, Xu Boyan had always been aloof. His expression remained the same all the time, as if he never smiled.

    The receptionist bit her lip, not daring to say a word.

    Although the short-haired woman felt surprised, she didn¡¯t forget about her work.

    That Xu Boyan could genuinely fall for someone, that Xu Boyan could show a softer side, that...

    They could hardly believe many things.

    "Let¡¯s go." S~ea??h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Lu Qingyi took the initiative to loop her arm around Xu Boyan¡¯s. Her eyes were filled with joy.

    The receptionist heaved a sigh of relief. It seemed Lu Qingyi had forgotten about her. She was probably safe.

    "Xu Yi..."

    Just as Xu Boyan turned his head to look at Xu Yi, about to instruct something with a cold voice.

    "Oh, by the way, you¡¯re fired."

    Before Xu Boyan could finish, Lu Qingyi had already spoken. She looked at the receptionist coldly, with ice-cold eyes.

    Compared with when facing Xu Boyan, it was completely a different story.

    Changeable.

    "You...Boss, I was just following procedure. I didn¡¯t realize I¡¯d offended someone I shouldn¡¯t have."

    The receptionist lowered her gaze, speaking in a steady tone.

    Just because she didn¡¯t help make a phone call? She didn¡¯t insult Lu Qingyi. Why should she be fired?

    Her resentment was evident. Her work ethic was undeniable. She gambled that Xu Boyan wouldn¡¯t dismiss a skilled employee like her over a woman.

    Lu Qingyi remained indifferent: "Oh."

    So, you¡¯re just following procedure?

    "You¡¯re fired."

    Xu Boyan didn¡¯t even glance at the receptionist. His voice was exceptionally cold. Anyone who upset his girlfriend was unacceptable.

    The receptionist looked shocked: "Boss, I¡¯ve been working for two years..."

    Just as the receptionist began to list her achievements, she was cut off.

    "I don¡¯t want my girlfriend to suffer the slightest grievance."

    Xu Boyan had his arm around Lu Qingyi. He looked back, his cold eyes fixed on the receptionist.

    She could not suffer in the slightest.

    If everyone in the company made Lu Qingyi feel uncomfortable, he wouldn¡¯t mind replacing every single one of them.

    As long as Lu Qingyi¡¯s happy, he didn¡¯t mind being a despot.

    "This job is quite dignified, more than you need."

    Lu Qingyi shook off Xu Boyan¡¯s hand from her shoulder. She walked in front of the receptionist, her tone frosty.

    The receptionist: "..."

    No, she needed it.

    "I¡¯m getting tired of standing."

    Lu Qingyi turned around, stifling a yawn and spoke softly.

    Two different attitudes, multifaceted.

    "Boss, don¡¯t you realize how changeable Miss Lu is?"

    The receptionist was stunned by the conflicting attitudes Lu Qingyi displayed. She exclaimed in shock.

 Chapter 458 Xu Boyan_1

    Chapter 458: 458 Xu Boyan_1Could Xu Boyan not see the obvious changes in Lu Qingyi?

    When Lu Qingyi faced her, she was so indifferent, nothing like a kind girl. But facing Xu Boyan, she was gentle and understanding. Could Xu Boyan really not see the stark difference?

    "I¡¯m tired."

    Lu Qingyi voiced out to Xu Boyan, wasting her breath.

    Xu Boyan gently rubbed Lu Qingyi¡¯s head. His little companion was adorable in every way.

    With his arm around Lu Qingyi¡¯s shoulder, Xu Boyan went into the executive elevator, leaving the receptionist to watch their retreating figures with a clenched fist.

    She had not expected a woman to appear by Xu Boyan¡¯s side, let alone this kind woman he doted on.

    "Do you leave on your own or should I tell you to get lost?"

    Xu Yi knew clearly what Xu Boyan had previously instructed, making a polite "please" gesture towards the receptionist. S~ea??h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    The receptionist glared at Xu Yi with hatred, trodding out in her high heels.

    She didn¡¯t need this job anyway, she wasn¡¯t short of money. It was Lu Qingyi¡¯s fault she lost this job, and she won¡¯t let Lu Qingyi off when she¡¯s alone.

    The receptionist marched out of the Xu Group righteously, but regretted it as soon as she left.

    That job... was truly gone.

    "Kid, I missed you too."

    Inside the elevator, Xu Boyan¡¯s hands wrapped around Lu Qingyi¡¯s waist, his voice low.

    He suddenly lowered his head, kissing Lu Qingyi¡¯s lips, savoring the sweetness in her mouth bit by bit.

    Lu Qingyi stood on tiptoes and responded to Xu Boyan¡¯s kiss, both of them pressed tightly together, deepening the kiss bit by bit.

    The elevator doors suddenly opened, Xu Boyan released Lu Qingyi, looking at her flushed face, he smiled with a doting look.

    "Thud!"

    The PR manager passing by outside with documents in his hands, is completely stunned. His documents dropped to the floor unconsciously.

    Damn!

    What did he see?

    He saw Xu Boyan, their boss, kissing a girl in the elevator.

    This news was extremely sensational, to the point he couldn¡¯t calm down.

    Hearing the sound of something falling, both Lu Qingyi and Xu Boyan looked over, only to find the PR manager frozen.

    Will he be silenced?

    Xu Boyan remained composed, completely undeterred by being caught in the act. He looked coldly at the PR manager, "The future Mrs. CEO."

    Having said that, he took Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand and walked past the PR manager, entering his office.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s face was a bit flushed, but otherwise normal, her expression particularly calm.

    Future CEO¡¯s wife?

    The PR manager was dumbfounded and watched in a daze as Lu Qingyi and Xu Boyan left.

    This news was a real bombshell.

    Xu Boyan had actually been conquered by a woman.

    Turns out their boss liked women, his sexual orientation was normal.

    The past Xu Boyan was always aloof and indifferent, there were no women by his side. No matter how beautiful a woman he encountered, he always acted coldly. Many people had even suspected that Xu Boyan was into men.

    "I ordered takeout."

    Entering the office, Lu Qingyi lazily sat in Xu Boyan¡¯s chair, crossing her legs, holding her mobile phone, appearing relaxed and comfortable.

    "I don¡¯t want takeout."

    Xu Boyan gaze was fixed on Lu Qingyi, his voice a bit husky.

    "What do you want to eat then?"

    Lu Qingyi raised her eyebrows, looking at Xu Boyan with interest.

    "Eat you."

    Xu Boyan looked at Lu Qingyi with a particularly tender gaze, his smile at the corner of his lips was extra indulgent.

    He had been longing for his little companion for quite some time now.

    "Alright then."

    Lu Qingyi stood up, giving Xu Boyan a teasing gaze, she leaned forward, connecting her lips with Xu Boyan¡¯s.

    Xu Boyan held Lu Qingyi¡¯s waist, deepening the kiss, seldomly being the passive one.

    Xu Boyan¡¯s hand remained at Lu Qingyi¡¯s waist, not venturing elsewhere.

    "Naughty."

    After the kiss, Xu Boyan lightly flicked Lu Qingyi¡¯s nose, vocalizing in raspy tone.

    Only one more week to go, he could endure it.

    "Xu Boyan, why don¡¯t you want me?"

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s face was flushed, her lips slightly swollen. The words she voiced out were enticing, almost an invitation.

    The moment the words escaped her mouth, Lu Qingyi paused. She didn¡¯t expect the words she had said to be so... seductive.

    "No rush."

    Xu Boyan chuckled lightly.

    Lu Qingyi would be completely his after the wedding certificate was obtained. Just one more week, no hurry, he had been patient for so long, he could wait a little longer.

    "I can give it to you."

    Lu Qingyi looked up, her eyes filled with seriousness. Her hands traced up Xu Boyan¡¯s neck, her voice soft and gentle.

    "Master Xu, your..." The takeout arrived.

    Xu Yi didn¡¯t knock, he walked straight in and was dumbfounded at the scene in the office.

    The words he was about to speak were suddenly swallowed back. The hand holding the takeout almost threw it out.

    It seems he had interrupted Xu Boyan, would he be banished? Would his head be relocated?

    Xu Yi rubbed his neck, only to feel a chill at his nape, a sudden fear rose within him.

    Man, both of them are big shots, he¡¯s afraid.

    Xu Boyan cradled Lu Qingyi¡¯s head in his chest, giving Xu Yi a cold, icy stare.

    "Master Xu, your... takeout..."

    Xu Yi took quite a while to regain his voice. An embarrassing smile tugged at his lips as he slightly lifted the takeout in his hand.

    He was genuinely concerned about how long he could live now.

    "Can¡¯t learn to knock?"

    Xu Boyan¡¯s gaze was cold, the look in his eyes was as though they were covered in a layer of ice.

    Arcane cold.

    "Hehe, Master Xu... I¡¯ll be careful next time."

    Xu Yi awkwardly placed the takeout on the table, backing out slowly as he spoke, his tone seeking favor.

    He really didn¡¯t know what Xu Boyan and Lu Qingyi were... doing.

    He usually walked right in without knocking, Xu Boyan never had an issue with it. He had gotten used to this, who would have thought to tread carefully?

    Xu Yi suddenly wanted to slap himself. He clearly knew that Lu Qingyi was here, why couldn¡¯t he be more cautious?

    "Huh, next time?"

    Xu Boyan raised an eyebrow, his voice indifferent.

    "Master Xu, I was wrong, I was wrong, I was wrong..."

    Xu Yi clasped his hands together, looking pitifully at Xu Boyan, his gaze shifted towards Lu Qingyi.

    Perhaps, only Lu Qingyi could save him now.

    "Get out."

    Lu Qingyi gave Xu Yi a cold glance.

    Xu Yi left, almost crawling out, he closed the door and patted his chest with relief.

    Fortunately, fortunately.

 Chapter 459 Lu Qingyi: Jealous?_1

    Chapter 459: 459 Lu Qingyi: Jealous?_1"Assistant Xu, what¡¯s wrong?"

    The PR Department manager walked over with a file, surprised to see Xu Yi standing by the door.

    Strange.

    Xu Yi¡¯s expression was also strange.

    "It¡¯s nothing."

    Xu Yi smoothed down his clothes, immediately returning to his poker-faced appearance. He clenched his fist and brought it to his lips, looking cold.

    Manager Lin: "???"

    What the heck?

    Is this a face-changing performance?

    Manager Lin glanced at Xu Yi and reached out to knock on the door.

    "Don¡¯t knock."

    Xu Yi stared coldly at Manager Lin.

    Manager Lin paused, baffled.

    Why shouldn¡¯t he knock?

    "Leave now if you don¡¯t want to die."

    Xu Yi¡¯s hands shoved into his pockets, he coldly glanced at Manager Lin before turning around indifferently.

    Anyway, he had warned him. Whatever Manager Lin did next was his own business.

    Manager Lin: "???"

    He scratched his head, utterly confused. What was going on?

    He truly couldn¡¯t understand Xu Yi¡¯s words. Why couldn¡¯t he deliver the file to Xu Boyan?

    Manager Lin stood frozen at the door, hesitating whether to knock or not. He was in a dilemma.

    The office door suddenly opened, and Lu Qingyi came out with her phone, her gaze somewhat icy as she passed him by.

    A slender and exceptionally beautiful girl came out of the CEO¡¯s office, and it clicked for Manager Lin.

    She was probably the girl Xu Boyan brought up, the future Mrs. CEO.

    Manager Lin hadn¡¯t gotten a good look at Lu Qingyi in the elevator, but now he clearly saw her face and gasped.

    Her beauty was exceptional. He, being not very eloquent, struggled to find words to describe it.

    He finally understood Xu Yi¡¯s point and patted his chest in relief. Thanks to Xu Yi¡¯s warning, otherwise, he might have been done for. S§×arch* The ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Locking a man and woman in a room alone, anyone could guess what could happen.

    Only after watching Lu Qingyi walk toward the balcony did Manager Lin go inside and, after getting permission from Xu Boyan, place the file on his desk while discreetly observing his expression.

    Xu Boyan¡¯s face was indifferent. He was chewing on the end of a pen without really thinking, his takeaway remained untouched.

    "President Xu, when are you getting married?"

    As Manager Lin was leaving, he carefully inquired.

    He was really curious.

    "Is that any of your business? Do you have too much free time?"

    Xu Boyan raised his eyes, looking indifferently at Manager Lin.

    Manager Lin: "..."

    Manager Lin was almost crying. He just wanted to ask a question, Xu Boyan¡¯s attitude was too much.

    "No, no, no, I¡¯ll take my leave, President Xu."

    Manager Lin left as if fleeing, almost in tears.

    Lu Qingyi came, Xu Boyan should be happy, right? What¡¯s with this face now?

    When he asked about the wedding date, shouldn¡¯t Xu Boyan¡¯s eyes be gentle, revealing the date? Why did he ask back so coldly?

    It didn¡¯t make sense.

    He felt this wasn¡¯t going according to the script.

    Not long after Manager Lin left, he saw Lu Qingyi coming toward him.

    Lu Qingyi looked cold, her hands in her pockets, her demeanor that of a boss.

    "Hello, Mrs. Xu."

    Manager Lin obsequiously greeted Lu Qingyi.

    "Mm."

    Lu Qingyi responded lightly, her expression cold.

    Manager Lin: "..."

    Damn, is it serious?

    She¡¯s so cold.

    Manager Lin felt Lu Qingyi¡¯s cold demeanor was on par with Xu Boyan¡¯s. Both of them had similar personalities.

    Both very cold, like mobile refrigerators.

    Suddenly, Manager Lin was curious, in the case of a quarrel, who would be the one to soothe the other?

    "What¡¯s wrong?"

    Xu Boyan was looking at the file Manager Lin brought him when he heard the door open. He looked up and saw Lu Qingyi¡¯s expression was somewhat off, so he asked in concern.

    "Nothing," She shook her head, then saw the untouched food, "Why aren¡¯t you eating?"

    She raised an eyebrow, looking intrigued at Xu Boyan. He hadn¡¯t touched it.

    Tsk, tsk, tsk.

    "I have no appetite."

    Xu Boyan looked at Lu Qingyi, he put down his pen, his tone slightly aggrieved.

    He really felt wronged.

    "Jealous, are you?"

    Lu Qingyi curled her lips in a light laugh, stepping closer, she looped her arms around Xu Boyan¡¯s neck.

    "No."

    Xu Boyan denied it.

    But he really did feel jealous in his heart. His little friend was too beautiful, so many people coveted her. He really wanted to hide her away.

    "You¡¯re not honest, tsk."

    Lu Qingyi chuckled, her smile extremely sweet. Mixed with it was a sense of mockery toward Xu Boyan.

    She was clearly jealous, but he still wouldn¡¯t admit it.

    "Alright, I¡¯m jealous. What happened?"

    Xu Boyan embraced Lu Qingyi, inviting her to sit on his lap, and gently asked.

    Lu Qingyi had just received a call from Uncle Wen saying that something had happened to Wen Linyu, so she went out to answer the call.

    How could Xu Boyan not be jealous if someone was eyeing his girlfriend?

    "I¡¯m going there tonight, come with me."

    Lu Qingyi laughed lightly, speaking slowly.

    Tsk, truly a jealous person.

    "Okay."

    Xu Boyan smiled, his eyes filled with joy. He was genuinely happy.

    "It¡¯ll go cold soon."

    Lu Qingyi indicated the takeaway on the table with her chin.

    "You feed me."

    Xu Boyan winked at Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi: "..."

    She pulled away from Xu Boyan, took a step two meters away, pulled out a chair, and sat down, "If you don¡¯t eat, that¡¯s it."

    Her manner was haughty, her left hand on the armrest. She looked at Xu Boyan with a smile that wasn¡¯t quite a smile.

    Take it or leave it.

    Xu Boyan: "..."

    Well, his girlfriend is ruthless indeed.

    Xu Boyan sighed lightly, picked up his chopsticks and began to eat slowly, his eyes occasionally drifting toward Lu Qingyi.

    "Let¡¯s eat together."

    Xu Boyan looked up from his file and suggested to the head-down-playing-phone Lu Qingyi.

    "I¡¯ve already eaten."

    Lu Qingyi looked up.

    She had already eaten, so she wasn¡¯t hungry.

    Xu Boyan: "Fine, I will take you out to play later."

    Lu Qingyi: "???"

    Lu Qingyi looked at Xu Boyan, full of questions.

    Play?

    Play what?

    "Work properly, don¡¯t you be a derelict king."

    Lu Qingyi lightly knocked the armrest of the chair, her voice cold.

    From Xu Yi¡¯s expression, Lu Qingyi knew that Xu Boyan must be very busy, probably dropping his work for her.

    He should just work. She came to look around, it wasn¡¯t necessary for Xu Boyan to accompany her all the time. She wasn¡¯t a three-year-old child.

 Chapter 460 Lu Qingyi: I have my own legs_1

    Chapter 460: 460 Lu Qingyi: I have my own legs_1"For the love of my queen, I am willing to abandon the world."

    Xu Boyan curled his lips into a smile, his gaze filled with adoration as he looked at Lu Qingyi. He stood up, took a long stride, and in three steps, he reached Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi: "..."

    Well, well.

    "Get back to work, I have matters to attend to."

    Lu Qingyi put away her phone, slid it into her pocket, and slowly stood up, her tone slightly cold.

    "You can nap here, I¡¯m off to work."

    Xu Boyan looked deeply at Lu Qingyi and sighed heavily.

    He thought Lu Qingyi was just finding an excuse for him to work properly.

    His sweetheart was like this, not intending to be capricious, able to separate work and life clearly, and very independent.

    Xu Boyan wished Lu Qingyi would be capricious and unreasonable, but this wish would probably never come true in this lifetime.

    "I really have work to do."

    Lu Qingyi shrugged and said, her tone quite helpless.

    She wasn¡¯t joking.

    "How come it feels like you¡¯re busier than me."

    Xu Boyan was slightly stunned, then he reached out to tuck a loose strand of hair behind Lu Qingyi¡¯s ear and sighed.

    Lu Qingyi was indeed very busy.

    Lu Qingyi: "It¡¯s manageable."

    She used to immerse herself in work so she never felt busy, but now she didn¡¯t have much feeling about it.

    Perhaps she was a little busy after all.

    "Let me walk you out."

    Xu Boyan reached out and pinched Lu Qingyi¡¯s cheek.

    "No need, you¡¯re busy and I have my own feet," Lu Qingyi waved her hand saying it didn¡¯t matter, then walked to the door and said, "I¡¯m leaving, see you tonight."

    After saying this, she closed the door, cutting off the connection between them.

    Xu Boyan: "..."

    He was suddenly a little confused about Lu Qingyi¡¯s thinking, what did she mean by ¡¯I have my feet¡¯?

    Lu Qingyi was pretty straightforward in some ways, which could indeed leave one speechless.

    "Mrs., you¡¯re leaving so soon?"

    As Lu Qingyi was waiting for the elevator, Xu Yi happened to come out of it and was a little surprised to see Lu Qingyi.

    She¡¯s leaving already, really?

    Lu Qingyi: "Mhm."

    "The CEO¡¯s private elevator is over there."

    Xu Yi reminded her as he exited the elevator and saw her walk straight into the staff elevator.

    The future wife of the CEO doesn¡¯t need to take the staff elevator. Although there was no one in the elevator at the moment, there would be people starting from the next floor.

    "Oh."

    Lu Qingyi looked indifferent. She looked at Xu Yi and then lowered her head to look at her phone.

    The elevator door slowly closed, Xu Yi was left standing at the entrance: "..."

    Fine, after a few minutes of silence, he turned and left.

    The CEO¡¯s office was on the thirtieth floor, and the floors below the twenty-fifth were all office spaces, with a lot of traffic.

    When the elevator reached the twenty-fifth floor, employees began to get on, entering and exiting alternately as it continued down.

    Lu Qingyi kept her head down, engrossed in her phone, not looking up throughout the whole journey.

    "Pretty lady, can I add you on WeChat?"

    Suddenly, a phone appeared before her eyes and a cheerful voice sounded above her head.

    Lu Qingyi: "..."

    She looked up at the person in front of her, her expression cold.

    When they reached the first floor, Lu Qingyi put her phone back into her pocket and walked out of the elevator with an indifferent expression. sea??h th§× nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "Hey..."

    A bloke with trendy, yellow-dyed hair called out.

    Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t appear to hear him and walked straight out.

    The guy with the yellow hair didn¡¯t follow her.

    "Do you know who I am?"

    As soon as Lu Qingyi walked out of the gates of the Xu Family Group, her path was blocked.

    It was Xiaolu, the receptionist who had been fired.

    Lu Qingyi: "..."

    Lu Qingyi looked at Xiaolu as if she were a fool, her gaze cold.

    Just consider this: when a stranger runs up to you and says:

    ¡¯Do you know who I am?¡¯

    Anyone would think that person is a fool or an idiot. There must be something wrong with their brain.

    "You¡¯ve come out so quickly, how did you manage to get in with Master Xu?"

    Xiaolu, the former receptionist, looked at Lu Qingyi with a somewhat arrogant expression.

    She seemed superior.

    Her family was pretty well off, and right after graduation, she had landed a position as a receptionist at the Xu Family Group. This made her feel superior.

    She looked down on those who were poor, and Lu Qingyi seemed like one of them to her.

    Lu Qingyi: "..."

    Lu Qingyi gave Xiaolu an icy look, seriously suspecting that she had a screw loose.

    "Hey, don¡¯t think that just because I¡¯ve been fired, I won¡¯t be able to find an easy, high-paying job. Let me introduce myself formally, my name is Liu Xia. People like to call me Xiaolu, I¡¯m the daughter of the Liu Group."

    The former receptionist Liu Xia looked up at Lu Qingyi, her eyes filled with pride. Although the Liu Group¡¯s status in Kyoto wasn¡¯t particularly high, it still had a place in the ranks.

    At least it was far better off than Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi: "..."

    Was she mentally ill?

    Why was she introducing herself to her? She wasn¡¯t interested at all.

    Lu Qingyi glanced coldly at Liu Xia and then attempted to walk past her.

    "Lu Qingyi, right? Think you¡¯re pretty amazing?"

    Liu Xia spread her arms to block Lu Qingyi¡¯s path, looking at her haughtily, her eyes filled with contempt.

    Yes, she looked down on the poor. She looked down on Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi wasn¡¯t the first person to go to the Xu Family Group looking for Xu Boyan, but she was the first to be personally met by him and the first to be treated so affectionately.

    Before Lu Qingyi, there were also people who claimed to be Xu Boyan¡¯s fianc¨¦e and wanted to see Xu Boyan. But what was the end result?

    They were thrown straight out by security.

    It was unexpected that this plainly dressed girl, who wasn¡¯t wearing a single branded item, could receive special treatment from Xu Boyan.

    It looked like she was someone with skills.

    "Move."

    In Lu Qingyi¡¯s eyes, Liu Xia was just a nuisance. She looked at Liu Xia with an especially cold gaze.

    Annoyance.

    She still had things she needed to do.

    "I won¡¯t. Make yourself clear, or else don¡¯t blame me for being rude."

    Liu Xia still blocked Lu Qingyi¡¯s way, her voice loud and defiant.

    If Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t apologize to her today, she wouldn¡¯t let Lu Qingyi off easily. She was confident she could deal with somebody like Lu Qingyi.

    Explain herself?

    "About what?"

    Lu Qingyi looked at Liu Xia as though looking at a fool.

    If her brain had a problem, she should go see a doctor.

    "How did you manage to get involved with Master Xu?"

    Liu Xia asked. In Kyoto, Xu Boyan¡¯s reputation had always been great. Few people dared to address him by his full name. Respectfully, they¡¯d refer to him as "Master Xu", or "Fourth Master". Those who knew him well would call him "Fourth Brother".

    "You should ask him."

    Lu Qingyi raised her eyebrow. She looked at Liu Xia playfully, amusement twinkling in her eyes.

 Chapter 461 Lu Zhizhou_1

    Chapter 461: 461 Lu Zhizhou_1"Could it be another infatuation of Xu Boyan¡¯s?

    "I tell you, I don¡¯t dare harbour any intentions towards Mr. Xu, whatever method you used, break away immediately."

    Liu Xia spoke with an air of superiority.

    Xu Boyan is so high above, he isn¡¯t meant for everyone. Only especially outstanding girls deserve Xu Boyan.

    In contrast, Lu Qingyi, who comes from an insignificant family background, is not worthy of having any relation with Xu Boyan at all.

    She surely admires Xu Boyan. The women in Kyoto who admire Xu Boyan could line up from the west of the city to the east, and no doubt there would be more.

    Who doesn¡¯t want to connect with Xu Boyan?

    The reason Liu Xia wanted to work at Lu Group was not because Lu Group paid high salaries, but because it gave her a chance to be close to Xu Boyan.

    Regrettably, there was hardly any chance to see Xu Boyan throughout the year, and his image in her heart became grander and grander.

    He was something she could long for, but not possess.

    She also didn¡¯t dare to think about Xu Boyan anymore, always placing Xu Boyan on a pedestal.

    "You can make him stay away from me."

    Lu Qingyi put her hands in her pockets and looked at Liu Xia with a smirk, a trace of sarcasm spread on her lips.

    It¡¯s really funny.

    Liu Xia said, "You are not worthy of Mr. Xu."

    In all of Kyoto, the only person who deserves Xu Boyan is probably that woman, the acknowledged socialite.

    She is not only born from a good family, but she is also well-versed in everything from zither, chess, calligraphy, painting to sembleance of sophistication, her demeanour and elegance is in a league of its own.

    Liu Xia doesn¡¯t want to praise people, but she had to admit that the other party is very outstanding, standing together with Xu Boyan, they truly complement each other.

    And Lu Qingyi is nothing, she¡¯s just a stinky girl from a lowly background.

    "And you can?"

    Lu Qingyi questioned back.

    She heard such words too many times, and she felt her ears were calloused from hearing them.

    She isn¡¯t worthy of Xu Boyan, but would anyone else be?

    Even if someone could match Xu Boyan, it still depended on whether Xu Boyan considered that person worthy. Even if Xu Boyan considered her worthy, it would still depend on whether she was agreeable to it. She might even beat Xu Boyan until he was no longer alive to consider anyone else.

    She¡¯s not gentle and tends to lean towards violence.

    "Miss Lu can."

    Liu Xia assured with certainty, clenching her fists.

    Miss Lu?

    "I know I can."

    Lu Qingyi raised her brow, looking at Liu Xia with amusement.

    The Miss Lu in Liu Xia¡¯s mouth could not possibly be her (Lu Qingyi), it must refer to someone else. But that didn¡¯t stop her from replying as such.

    "Disgusting, you¡¯re shameless."

    Liu Xia spat on the ground contemptuously and stepped on it.

    "Don¡¯t you just happen to have the same surname? You don¡¯t compare to even a single finger of Miss Lu."

    Liu Xia continued to speak, acting dismissively towards Lu Qingyi. She really didn¡¯t think much of Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi looked at Liu Xia coolly, and suddenly became curious about who the Miss Lu Liu Xia mentioned was.

    Last name Lu, and from a wealthy family.

    Lu Qingyi suddenly thought of Lu Mohai. Could she be related to Lu Mohai?

    Although Lu Mohai was unmarried and rumored to not have any offspring before her discovery, he still had other siblings and each of them has their own children.

    "You probably don¡¯t know about Lu family, a.k.a, the Lu family from the three great families."

    Liu Xia looked at Lu Qingyi as if she was looking at a country bumpkin, and spoke with a raised brow.

    Although the Lu family doesn¡¯t have a great presence at present, their heritage and lineage are still in place. It is still the second-largest family among the three great families in Kyoto.

    Now, many people know of the three great families in Kyoto, but few people know who the second-largest family is.

    Lu family, one of the three great families.

    Lu Qingyi raised an eyebrow, she had a rough idea.

    After all, she is the biological daughter of Lu Mohai, the chairman of Lu Group.

    "Lu Zhizhou is the young lady of the Lu family, she has received a good education since childhood and went abroad for studies three years ago. She is particularly outstanding, full of grace and dignified manners, highly educated, and gorgeous.

    She is the one truly compatible with Mr. Xu, and you simply don¡¯t deserve it. Speaking of which, Lu Zhizhou and Brother Xu grew up together, their feelings are deeply rooted.

    Lu Zhizhou will return to the country in more than a month, and I hope you won¡¯t cry by then. I¡¯m just kindly reminding you now..."

    Liu Xia spoke non-stop, praising the girl named Lu Zhizhou at every opportunity and constantly belittling Lu Qingyi.

    In fact, Liu Xia simply couldn¡¯t stand the idea of Lu Qingyi getting Xu Boyan¡¯s attention."

    Xu Boyan was actually gentle towards Lu Qingyi, this was the root of Liu Xia¡¯s jealousy. She hoped that her words would allow Lu Qingyi to withdraw on her own.

    "Stop blathering."

    Lu Qingyi put her hands in her pockets and gave Liu Xia a cold look before walking past her to get onto a taxi.

    It¡¯s quite annoying, Liu Xia talked so much, essentially just to convey seven words:

    ¡¯You are not worthy of Xu Boyan.¡¯

    Such a simple purpose, why bother writing a lengthy essay?

    Lu Zhizhou.

    Lu Qingyi quietly noted this name.

    Watching Lu Qingyi leaving, Liu Xia stomped her feet in frustration.

    Humph, what¡¯s the use of gaining Xu Boyan¡¯s affection now? When Lu Zhizhou returns, Lu Qingyi will surely have to make way.

    Indeed, Lu Qingyi is prettier than Lu Zhizhou, but does that matter?

    The demeanour of the two people is different, like night and day.

    Lu Zhizhou is the gentle type, while Lu Qingyi is the ice queen. If she were a man, she would definitely choose the former.

    Just as Lu Qingyi got into the taxi, Lun Boyan¡¯s call came, urging her to hurry.

    "Old man, are you rushing a ghost?"

    Lu Qingyi leaned lazily on the back seat, speaking nonchalantly.

    Quite annoying.

    "Girl, can¡¯t you be a bit more urgent? The medical organization is having an issue, shouldn¡¯t you as the person responsible be scrambling over?"

    Lun Boyan was raging on the other end of the call, his voice was especially loud, ringing in her ears.

    Lu Qingyi moved her phone a little away from her ear to avoid damaging her auditory nerve.

    Medical organization?

    The taxi driver heard the vague words and looked at Lu Qingyi through the rearview mirror, a sudden curiosity about the girl filled his mind.

    "I got it. Calm down in face of an event. I¡¯ll be there soon."

    Lu Qingyi hung up the call succinctly, not leaving Lun Boyan any room to complain.

    "Miss, do you know about the medical organization?"

    Seeing that Lu Qingyi had hung up the phone, the taxi driver looked back at Lu Qingyi and asked curiously.

    "Don¡¯t you know?"

    Lu Qingyi countered, silently cursing Lun Boyan for the high decibel level of his voice.

    "Ha, what I mean is do you have anything to do with the medical organization?"

    The taxi driver chuckled a few times as he spoke. S~ea??h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

 Chapter 462 Curious Professor Lu _1

    Chapter 462: 462 Curious Professor Lu _1Many people know about the medical organization, especially Doctor L, who¡¯s extremely well-known. Although no one has ever seen Doctor L in person, many people recognize this name.

    "What do you think?"

    Lu Qingyi countered with a particularly cold expression.

    The old man¡¯s voice is too loud.

    "Hehe, I have no idea."

    The taxi driver laughed dryly, his tone quite naive.

    He was just asking out of curiosity, not fully certain since he vaguely heard the medical organization¡¯s name in Lu Qingyi¡¯s phone conversation.

    So, he asked.

    "Miss, are you a university student?"

    The taxi driver was obviously the chatty type, checking out Lu Qingyi through the rearview mirror.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s destination was Hardrick University, the most renowned institution. The taxi driver was naturally quite curious about this.

    Lu Qingyi answered coldly, "Hmm."

    "You don¡¯t look like it at all, are you eighteen already? Are you a prodigy, you come off as a high school freshman, not like a college student at all. More like a high schooler."

    The taxi driver looked at Lu Qingyi and slowly began his small talk.

    Lu Qingyi: "..."

    She silently looked out the window, not responding to the taxi driver¡¯s chatter. She found it really noisy, with too many questions, and she didn¡¯t want to answer.

    Seeing that Lu Qingyi ignored him, the taxi driver didn¡¯t feel embarrassed and just focused on driving.

    He was used to it.

    "Miss, are you a student of Hardrick?"

    As they got closer and closer to Hardrick, the taxi driver broke the silence again.

    "No."

    Lu Qingyi answered.

    The taxi driver asked again: "Going to find someone?"

    Lu Qingyi: "Hmm."

    Upon reaching Hardrick, Lu Qingyi paid the fare and got out of the taxi.

    Lun Boyan was rubbing his hands as he stood at the gate of Hardrick, an anxious look of anticipation on his face.

    He looked hasty.

    "Damn girl, you¡¯re finally here."

    Lun Boyan sighted Lu Qingyi and his eyes immediately lit up. He walked towards Lu Qingyi excitedly.

    "Let¡¯s go."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s demeanor was cold, yet composed.

    Lun Boyan didn¡¯t delve into the situation, it wasn¡¯t quite easy to explain over the phone anyway. However, the severity of the issue could be seen from Lun Boyan¡¯s anxious demeanor.

    Water covers the ground, the soldier blocks the soldier.

    Lun Boyan and Lu Qingyi walked in together, Lu Qingyi was in front and Lun Boyan trailed behind.

    "Hello, Professor Lu."

    A book-holding, glasses-wearing science and engineering male student saw Lu Qingyi, his eyes bulged and he hurriedly greeted her, completely ignoring Lun Boyan at his side.

    The years of fear controlled by Lu Qingyi.

    Although Lu Qingyi¡¯s teaching is excellent, her classroom authority is somewhat terrifying.

    On Lu Qingyi¡¯s course, no one isn¡¯t scared, but everyone fights for her lectures anyway, since they really help one improve and learn the essence.

    "Hmm."

    Lu Qingyi nodded, her countenance cold.

    Lun Boyan: "???"

    Well, hell. Has he, the president of Hardrick, become invisible now?

    Lu Qingyi has even earned more respect than him. This is quite something.

    The science major watched Lu Qingyi until she disappeared from his sight, then excitedly pulled out his phone and sent a message in a Hardrick group:

    [I saw Professor Lu, damn it, the years of fear dominated by Professor Lu.]

    As soon as his message was sent, the group instantly boiled over, everybody shouting excitedly.

    They eagerly discussed one after another. Besides first-year students, all other students knew Lu Qingyi, only a few didn¡¯t.

    A lot of them had fought for Lu Qingyi¡¯s classes, and even those who hadn¡¯t, had definitely seen her from afar.

    Lu Qingyi is indifferent and unsociable. She could single-handedly control a classroom, and in her class, absolute silence was maintained. Nobody dared to slack off.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s gaze was exceptionally sharp; she could see even the slightest movement very clearly. Don¡¯t think that she would overlook any slight mischief.

    [What does Professor Lu look like?]

    [Is Professor Lu coming back to teach?]

    [I really want to see Professor Lu.]

    The first-year students eagerly joined the debate, all of them wanting to see Hardrick¡¯s most famous Professor Lu.

    People were naturally curious, and naturally felt curious about legendary figures. Everyone wanted to see what Hardrick¡¯s most famous Professor Lu looked like.

    A lot of people came for Hardrick¡¯s most famous Professor Lu, only to find that she was nowhere to be seen after reaching the college. They heard from their seniors that Professor Lu was not in school anymore.

    Since the beginning of the school year, Professor Lu didn¡¯t come to school once. They were terribly curious and itched to see her.

    Lu Qingyi arrived at Lun Boyan¡¯s office, she crossed her legs, sat in Lun Boyan¡¯s office chair, and twirled a pen in her hand, which she seemed to have picked up who knows when.

    "You¡¯re quite leisurely."

    Lun Boyan stepped forward, snatched the pen from Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand, and looked at Lu Qingyi reproachfully.

    Really, at such a time, she was still so carefree. Could she not hear the urgency in his voice?

    Lu Qingyi: "It¡¯s all right."

    Whether she¡¯s leisurely or not is not important. Even if things are urgent, she can still be calm.

    More haste, less speed.

    "You...really."

    Lun Boyan didn¡¯t know how to describe Lu Qingyi anymore. Apart from her grandma¡¯s issue, Lun Boyan had never seen Lu Qingyi panic about anything.

    She always seemed carefree about everything, as if nothing concerned her.

    "What¡¯s the matter?"

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s index finger casually tapped on the table. She lazily inquired.

    "It¡¯s about time you return to the medical organization."

    Lun Boyan looked deeply at Lu Qingyi, his voice full of suspense.

    "I¡¯m getting married."

    Lu Qingyi looked up at him, her gaze serious.

    Her words were heartfelt, not even a hint of jesting in them.

    Lun Boyan: "???"

    Wait, what? Seriously?

    Getting married?

    This...

    Lun Boyan¡¯s mind was unable to calm down instantly. Is Lu Qingyi getting married?

    Has she truly decided?

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    "It doesn¡¯t matter."

    Lun Boyan took a deep breath, even after marriage one must work. So, this had nothing to do with getting married, okay?

    "Talk about what¡¯s the matter."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s tone was still just as indifferent. She looked at Lun Boyan and asked.

    "Internal strife, drug leakage, arbitrary charges."

    Lun Boyan took a deep sigh, his face filled with a grave expression.

 Chapter 463 jumping off from the fifth floor?_1

    Chapter 463: 463 jumping off from the fifth floor?_1Before, under Lu Qingyi¡¯s management, the medical organization was united and peaceful, with nothing like internal strife ever happening.

    Leakage of drugs is a terrible act, detestable not only to medical organizations but even to any pharmaceutical company.

    In charging for its medical services, the medical organization always adheres to strict principles, never tolerating arbitrary pricing.

    When these three issues are combined, it constitutes a serious matter, hence Lun Boyan is naturally very anxious.

    "Oh."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s demeanor is extremely indifferent, her eyes downcast, making it impossible to discern her thoughts.

    Her facial expression is cold.

    Lun Boyan: "???"

    Damn, is it seriously going to be like this?

    "You can handle it."

    Lu Qingyi lifted her gaze to look at Lun Boyan, speaking slowly.

    Though she was currently in charge of the medical organization, it was initially founded and run by Lun Boyan.

    Ever since the title of Doctor L became widespread, Lun Boyan had handed over the management of the medical organization to Lu Qingyi.

    "The medical organization is yours."

    Lun Boyan emphasized in his statement.

    The medical organization has the most powerful medical team and is the most influential. If even it or Doctor L couldn¡¯t manufacture drugs and save people, probably no one else in this world could."

    "Fine then."

    Lu Qingyi lazily leaned back in her chair, speaking nonchalantly.

    Ugh, it¡¯s too much hassle.

    She never enjoyed being a manager, finding it quite bothersome.

    Just like when she was studying, it wasn¡¯t that she couldn¡¯t hold a leadership position or that she never thought of using her abilities, it was just too much trouble, so she didn¡¯t want to do it.

    "I¡¯ll go back to the medical organization tomorrow."

    Lu Qingyi stood up and stretched lazily.

    Since she¡¯s going to Wen Linyu¡¯s place in the evening, she can handle the organization¡¯s issue tomorrow, it isn¡¯t that urgent.

    Lun Boyan: "...It¡¯s actually very urgent."

    He emphasized once again.

    Indeed, this matter is extremely urgent, especially so for Lun Boyan. But Lu Qingyi doesn¡¯t seem to think so.

    It¡¯s just a trivial matter.

    "Alright then, I¡¯ll go now, I have things to do tonight."

    Lu Qingyi waved a hand towards Lun Boyan before briskly striding forward.

    As soon as she opened the office door, Lu Qingyi swiftly shut it behind her, looking at Lun Boyan with a hint of resentment.

    "What are you staring at? Didn¡¯t you say you¡¯re leaving?"

    Lun Boyan rolled his eyes at Lu Qingyi, speaking in an impatient tone.

    The door was already open, but she closed it again and didn¡¯t plan to head out, it was utterly speechless.

    "There is someone outside."

    Lu Qingyi was extremely calm, pulling out a chair and sitting down.

    Lun Boyan: "???"

    What the hell?

    He walked over to the door, opened it, and instantly closed it when he caught sight of the crowd, "They¡¯re all here for you."

    Outside the door, there was an enormous crowd crammed into the hallway. Everyone was craning their necks, attempting to get a glimpse inside.

    One look and you can tell they were here to see the famous Professor Lu Qingyi, Hardrick¡¯s treasurer.

    "Old man, could you deal with this?"

    Lu Qingyi was idly scrolling on her phone, and lazily spoke to Lun Boyan.

    What a hassle.

    "If you head back to the medical organization right now, I¡¯ll immediately send everyone away."

    Lun Boyan¡¯s eyes sparkled as he proposed to Lu Qingyi.

    This was indeed a good opportunity forcing Lu Qingyi back to the medical organization. Lun Boyan couldn¡¯t help feeling particularly clever.

    Lu Qingyi: "..."

    Lu Qingyi merely gave Lun Boyan a deep look, didn¡¯t say a word, and continued scrolling on her phone.

    Lun Boyan moved closer and saw that she was playing Candy Crush.

    Lun Boyan: "..."

    Such a simple puzzle game.

    "You returning tomorrow makes no difference than returning now, don¡¯t you think? You just need to promise me now and I¡¯ll immediately make these brats leave. Don¡¯t you think this is a good deal?"

    Lun Boyan attempted to coax her, trying to make Lu Qingyi agree to his proposition.

    Lu Qingyi glanced at Lun Boyan, "No need."

    Her voice was particularly cold, barely curling up at the corner of her lips.

    Lun Boyan: "..."

    Damn it, she declined.

    Humph, let her stay inside then, he wasn¡¯t going to deal with those pests.

    Humph.

    At this point, Lun Boyan was feeling pretty sour. He was angry.

    He sat down in a huff, ignoring Lu Qingyi.

    "Why are you always so laid-back? What kind of trouble would it take for you to actually feel urgency? It¡¯s as if heaven itself could fall down and you would still be able to carry on with your life like nothing happened..."

    Lun Boyan continuously griped, he just couldn¡¯t understand how Lu Qingyi could appear so relaxed no matter what.

    He was even older, had lived so many years, experienced many such events, but he still couldn¡¯t be as composed as Lu Qingyi.

    One second, two seconds, three seconds, four seconds.

    No one was answering him, Lun Boyan touched his nose, he turned his head to look at Lu Qingyi, "Girl..."

    He was left speechless, to his surprise, Lu Qingyi was no longer on the chair where she had been sitting. Other than him, there was no one else in the office.

    Damn it, seriously?

    There was a magic trick called ¡¯Making a person disappear¡¯, but had Lu Qingyi made herself disappear?

    The Lu Qingyi who was seated just a few minutes ago had vanished from the office without a trace.

    Lun Boyan hastily ran over to the balcony, and sure enough, saw Lu Qingyi standing downstairs. Her hands were inside her pockets, and when Lun Boyan looked down at her, she slightly curved her lips into a smile.

    Lun Boyan: "..."

    Darn it, she jumped down?

    Indeed, he couldn¡¯t measure Lu Qingyi by the standards of ordinary people, because Lu Qingyi was not ordinary.

    "I¡¯m leaving, old man."

    Lun Boyan looked down, he could clearly read Lu Qingyi¡¯s lips.

    Lun Boyan was on the verge of an outburst. This was the fifth floor for heaven¡¯s sake, and the location of the Dean¡¯s office of Hardrick University was unique. S§×ar?h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Choosing the fifth floor office for its peace and quietness, he never imagined that Lu Qingyi would actually jump from it.

    Wait, did she really jump down?

    Lun Boyan wasn¡¯t really sure, but one thing was very clear: Lu Qingyi had indeed descended from the fifth-floor balcony to the first floor.

    Sheesh, this kid, really.

    Lun Boyan vented his frustration by slamming the balcony door shut before opening the office door.

 Chapter 464 Lu Qingyi: Oddball?_1

    Chapter 464: 464 Lu Qingyi: Oddball?_1The students standing at the door uniformly stuck their heads into the office, only to be met with a collective look of disappointment.

    The office was completely empty.

    Most of those at the door were first-year students, but there were also sophomores, juniors, and seniors. After seeing the message in the group chat, those who had no classes or nothing to do had all hurried over, hoping to get a glimpse of Hardrick¡¯s most famous Professor Lu.

    "Principal Lun, where is Professor Lu?"

    "Principal Lun, didn¡¯t you say that Professor Lu was here?"

    "Principal Lun, we want to see Professor Lu."

    "Principal Lun, Professor Lu didn¡¯t leave, did she? Is she hiding?"

    "Principal Lun, can you stop being so mysterious? We just want to see Professor Lu."

    "Principal Lun..."

    "Principal Lun..."

    The students were chattering away, all expressing their desire to see Lu Qingyi.

    Lun Boyan: "...."

    Well, boy, he suddenly felt that he, as the principal of Hardrick, wasn¡¯t as prized as a mere professor. In order to see a professor, these students hardly even acknowledged him.

    "Let¡¯s just go in and have a look ourselves."

    "She might be hiding inside."

    "Let¡¯s go." sea??h th§× N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Before Lun Boyan could react, a swarm of students squeezed into the office, only to find no signs of activity.

    Lun Boyan: "???"

    That was just blatant disrespect, they didn¡¯t even care about his presence. He was standing right there, and still these brats ignored him, charging right into his office.

    After all, he was the principal of Hardrick, yet he wasn¡¯t regarded by these students. Lun Boyan suddenly felt that he had lost his authority.

    "How can she not be here?"

    "That¡¯s so strange, even if it wasn¡¯t Professor Lu, I saw someone going into the office with Principal Lun."

    "Yes, yes, the door just opened a moment ago, and it wasn¡¯t opened by Principal Lun."

    "Damn, is there some kind of secret mechanism in the office?"

    "...."

    The students, failing to find anything, started to speculate, discussing amongst themselves.

    Then they started a second round of searching, but still to no avail.

    Lun Boyan stood at the office door, watching this group of people searching and holding his breath.

    "Do you even acknowledge me as your principal?"

    Lun Boyan reined in his emotions, his voice revealed a certain authority. His cold gaze fell onto the students in the office.

    As the principal, Lun Boyan naturally had some authority to him on most days. He wasn¡¯t exactly the approachable sort.

    "Principal Lun, we¡¯re sorry."

    "Principal Lun, we¡¯re sorry we didn¡¯t consider your feelings."

    "Principal Lun, we were wrong. We shouldn¡¯t have behaved like this."

    "Principal Lun, we¡¯ll leave now."

    "Principal Lun, please calm down."

    "Principal Lun..."

    Only then did the students realise how they had overlooked Lun Boyan, their principal, in their eagerness to meet the so-called Professor Lu.

    They sure were bold to have acted like that.

    After the group apologized to Lun Boyan, they left his office in a flurry, dispersing very quickly.

    Lu Qingyi, hands in her pockets, strolled leisurely around the campus, seemingly very satisfied with life.

    To her, the height of the fifth floor wasn¡¯t impressive at all. She could easily get from the fifth floor down to the ground, and she had many ways to do so.

    Avoiding the door, she could go down from the balcony.

    "Lu Qingyi, you... really..."

    Her phone in her pocket vibrated and seeing Lun Boyan¡¯s number, she picked it up only for Lun Boyan¡¯s jumbled sentences to greet her from the other end.

    He was at a loss for words to describe Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi, this girl was outwardly cold but she was actually a mischievous spirit inside.

    "Hang up."

    A corner of Lu Qingyi¡¯s mouth turned upwards. With a cool tone, she merely said two words and hung up without leaving any face for Lun Boyan.

    "Student Lu."

    Seeing Lu Qingyi, who had suddenly appeared at Hardrick, Xiao Yi was slightly taken aback.

    He had just been returning from studying in the library and was shocked to run into Lu Qingyi. She was completely alone, strolling as if she was quite familiar with Hardrick.

    Can¡¯t believe Lu Qingyi has come to Hardrick.

    Lu Qingyi gave Xiao Yi, who was standing in front of her, a cold look. She gave a slight nod of acknowledgment. This one was Xiao Yi, wasn¡¯t it?

    They had met once when they were eating river snails rice noodle.

    "What are you doing here?"

    Xiao Yi asked, examining Lu Qingyi closely.

    No matter how hard he looked, Lu Qingyi was still as beautiful, elegant, and aloof as always.

    "I have things to do."

    Lu Qingyi responded with brevity and a cold, indifferent tone.

    Yes, indeed, she had things to do. Without batting an eye, it was an indisputable fact.

    "I¡¯m very sure that I saw Professor Lu. She was with Principal Lun, and they both went to the principal¡¯s office on the fifth floor."

    A group of people walked towards them while discussing, the science and engineering male student spoke confidently.

    His eyesight was excellent, he clearly saw Lu Qingyi, he even waved at her, and she responded.

    How could it be that he was mistaken?

    "There was only Principal Lun in the office."

    "Right, we didn¡¯t see Professor Lu."

    "Are you sure that Professor Lu really went into the principal¡¯s office?."

    "This shouldn¡¯t have happened. It was all too bizarre."

    "Could it be that Professor Lu jumped down from the balcony?"

    "...."

    The group of students chattered away as they walked past.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s expression changed slightly.

    Damn, it was a miscalculation.

    Xiao Yi only felt his body being jerked by a strong force, making a full rotation. An unknown object was thrust into his arms.

    His heart was thumping rapidly. He held his breath, unbelievingly looking at the head nestled into his chest. His hands froze, unsure where to rest.

    "Who¡¯d thought, jumping from the fifth floor, Professor Lu would certainly be capable of that."

    "There¡¯s nothing Professor Lu can¡¯t do, there¡¯s only things you can¡¯t think of."

    "Professor Lu absolutely dreads trouble, so she could certainly do it."

    "Ha ha ha, exactly."

    "...."

    Someone responded to the previous speaker, and they passed Lu Qingyi and Xiao Yi while laughing.

    Weirdo???

    Suddenly, Lu Qingyi wanted to curse.

    Those words must have come from the students she had taught before.

    How dare they call her weird in their hearts?

    They¡¯d better graduate and wish that she would not return to teach. Otherwise, she would have to retaliate against these mischievous students.

    She was so annoyed. Damn it.

    As the students¡¯ voices gradually faded away, Lu Qingyi could no longer hear them.

 Chapter 465 Lu Qingyi: Iâ€™ve been presumptuous_1

    Chapter 465: 465 Lu Qingyi: I¡¯ve been presumptuous_1Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t move away from Xiao Yi until the voices of the crowd faded away. Her expression was cold, quickly controlling her emotions.

    She had been careless, there was nowhere to hide, so she had to use Xiao Yi as a shield. She didn¡¯t want to be surrounded by a group of people.

    Annoyed.

    During her moment of distraction, she was suddenly pushed away. Her arms felt empty in an instant. Xiao Yi felt desolate and didn¡¯t have time to react.

    Just now, Lu Qingyi¡¯s head had been buried in his chest. He felt her warmth and her unique scent.

    It smelled so good. He couldn¡¯t describe what it was, but he felt a refreshing fragrance hitting his heart. His heart involuntarily raced, and his face began to heat up.

    "I¡¯ve violated your personal space."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s hands were in her pockets, her face was cold, she said coolly.

    Her tone was devoid of warmth. She had just used Xiao Yi as a shield, nothing more.

    "You..."

    "Don¡¯t overthink it, it was an accident."

    Just as Xiao Yi was about to speak, Lu Qingyi interjected. She didn¡¯t feel the need to explain anything to Xiao Yi, but she had to make sure he didn¡¯t misunderstand the situation.

    Just now, although it was intentional, she genuinely did not want to be recognized and attract unnecessary trouble.

    An accident?

    Xiao Yi looked at Lu Qingyi. He knew well, it was Lu Qingyi who pulled him, it was Lu Qingyi who plunged into his arms.

    It was not an accident, but a deliberate act.

    If Lu Qingyi said it was an accident, then why did she do all those things just now? Was it to give him a glimmer of hope? And then dashed his hopes by cooling down suddenly?

    Xiao Yi didn¡¯t understand it. He believed in his heart that Qingyi was not such a person. Lu Qingyi was upright and never gave people a hot-and-cold feeling.

    Lu Qingyi offered no explanation, she turned and walked away with her hands still in her pockets.

    Xiao Yi watched as Lu Qingyi¡¯s figure disappeared from his line of sight. After coming back to his senses, Lu Qingyi¡¯s scent was still lingering on him.

    Xiao Yi reached out and touched the spot where Lu Qingyi¡¯s head had rested. He felt a wave of restlessness inside him, his heart was racing. The heart that had died, it felt like it came back to life.

    He had physical contact with Lu Qingyi. The feeling was indeed enough to set one¡¯s heart racing.

    "Damn, why aren¡¯t you responding to my message? You¡¯re not answering the phone, I¡¯ve been looking for you."

    Xiao Yi was still looking at the spot where Lu Qingyi disappeared. His shoulder was suddenly slapped hard, which startled him.

    "What are you daydreaming about? What¡¯s wrong with you?"

    Gai Zhuoxin moved in front of Xiao Yi, waved his hand in front of him, and the corner of his mouth twitched slightly.

    Xiao Yi being spaced out, this was the first time he had seen it, he found it very strange.

    "Why were you looking for me?"

    Xiao Yi returned to his senses and asked Gai Zhuoxin.

    Just now, while reading in the library, he had set his phone to vibrate so as not to disturb others. It was normal that he hadn¡¯t noticed it.

    "Check your phone."

    Showed Gai Zhuoxin his phone with an exasperated look. He crossed his arms, turned his head, and spoke with clear annoyance.

    Xiao Yi raised an eyebrow and took out his phone from his pocket. Gai Zhuoxin¡¯s messages were from half an hour ago and again twenty minutes ago.

    He even called twenty minutes ago, sent a message ten minutes ago that he didn¡¯t read, and also didn¡¯t answer the call.

    The main content of the message was about the arrival of the most famous Professor Lu from Had University, and he should quickly go to see him.

    And he also called because of this.

    Thirty minutes ago, he was still in the library, with his phone placed aside, not seeing the message. Twenty minutes ago, he happened to spot Lu Qingyi and wanted to greet her, ignoring the vibration of his phone in his pocket.

    Ten minutes ago, the "accident" mentioned by Lu Qingyi was happening, so Xiao Yi could no longer feel the vibration of his phone in his pocket. He could only feel his own accelerating heartbeat.

    "Is he still there now?" S§×ar?h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Xiao Yi¡¯s eyes suddenly sparkled, and he asked a question.

    The most famous Professor Lu from Had University, he had always hoped to meet, but never got the chance. He had been at the university for so long, and didn¡¯t even know what he looked like.

    Xiao Yi was not aware that he had just seen him and even had physical contact.

    "I am not sure."

    Gai Zhuoxin shrugged and said.

    "What does he look like? What¡¯s he like? Is he coming back to teach?"

    Xiao Yi quickly asked, sounding quite excited. He wanted an answer as soon as possible.

    Having admired the most famous Professor Lu from Had University for a long time, Xiao Yi was definitely very eager to meet him.

    "I haven¡¯t seen him."

    Gai Zhuoxin shrugged, looking helpless.

    To be precise, none of them had seen him. Apart from someone posting about him in the group chat, no one had seen Professor Lu.

    Perhaps someone had already seen him, but they didn¡¯t know his identity.

    Xiao Yi wondered, "Then your message?"

    "I saw it in the group chat, everyone went looking for Professor Lu."

    Gai Zhuoxin slowly explained. No one would make up a story about Professor Lu.

    Looking for Professor Lu?

    Xiao Yi suddenly remembered the people whom he passed by earlier and their conversation. It seemed to be related to Professor Lu.

    Due to Lu Qingyi¡¯s strange behavior, a terrifying thought suddenly popped up in Xiao Yi¡¯s mind. But he quickly dismissed it. It was an impossible thing.

    The most famous Professor Lu from Had University certainly wouldn¡¯t be very young. It wouldn¡¯t make sense if he was a university student.

    "Damn, what¡¯s wrong with you again?"

    Xiao Yi was spaced out again, Gai Zhuoxin slapped him again, quite hard this time.

    Gai Zhuoxin found Xiao Yi¡¯s current behavior very strange.

    "Gai Zhuoxin, what kind of person do you think Professor Lu is?"

    Xiao Yi came out of his trance, and looked at Gai Zhuoxin as he asked the question.

    "He¡¯s someone you fear and love. He¡¯s a formidable person."

    Gai Zhuoxin succinctly replied.

    The fear was due to the fact that no one dared to sneak away in Lu Qingyi¡¯s classes. She was a strict teacher, cold and aloof.

    The love was because Lu Qingyi¡¯s classes were always jam-packed. Her method of teaching was unique, which facilitated rapid progress and easy absorption.

    Xiao Yi: "I meant his appearance."

    Regarding the most famous Professor Lu from Had University, apart from his appearance which differed from version to version, most other aspects were consistent, with only some minor differences.

    "Appearance. Let me think."

    Gai Zhuoxin fell into deep thought. His appearance version varied greatly. The only consistent thing about him was that he couldn¡¯t be very young.

    It was hard to guess his appearance.

 Chapter 466 Crazy People_1

    Chapter 466: 466 Crazy People_1"Here¡¯s what I think. He should be a man, around thirty, with thick eyebrows and large eyes, nostrils upwards, and a rigid expression, possibly frightening to look at."

    Gai Zhuoxin said this half in jest.

    There were too many theories, and he had no idea what Professor Lu from Hardrick, who¡¯s so well-known, really looked like.

    Xiao Yi: "..."

    What a description!

    "Xiao Yi, let¡¯s go and join in the fun. They¡¯re gathering behind the office building."

    Gai Zhuoxin glanced at his phone and then urged Xiao Yi to go join the crowd.

    People were gathered on the lawn behind the office building with a circle left in the center. The niche was just in front of the principal¡¯s office.

    Some people were examining the ground with magnifying glasses.

    Xiao Yi: "..."...

    What¡¯s going on?

    "And you know, somebody did jump down here, based on timing, it happened only half an hour ago."

    Among the three people examining the ground with a magnifying glass, one of them stood up and slowly said.

    "Yeah, yeah. The force of the step indicates that the person weighs around 198 pounds."

    The second person spoke in a quite certain manner.

    "I guess the person is about 5.6 feet tall, and the footprint suggests that they wear size 37 (US 6.5) shoes, possibly a woman."

    The third person then spoke up, his voice equally certain.

    These three people were geologists. Expecting that Lu Qingyi might have jumped from the fifth floor, they did a search in the back of the office building.

    Lun Boyan was on the balcony at the back of the office building. He looked at the crowd gathered behind the first floor and let out a deep sigh.

    Hardrick¡¯s students were particularly excellent, and Lun Boyan knew that these students could indeed deduce something.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s identity was probably about to be exposed soon. sea??h th§× ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    He took out his phone, sent Lu Qingyi a text message, then yawned and headed to the lounge to sleep.

    Alas, he was a bit tired.

    "I think it¡¯s rather absurd."

    Xiao Yi looked at Gai Zhuoxin beside him and slowly said.

    Desperate to meet Professor Lu, would these inspections really be useful?

    He wasn¡¯t studying these things, so naturally, he didn¡¯t know if they were reliable, but he just felt it was extremely absurd.

    "Who knows."

    In the midst of this commotion, Gai Zhuoxin seemed very interested.

    Lu Jiahao was among the crowd of students, a basketball in one hand. He watched the three people doing the inspection, and the corner of his mouth twitched involuntarily.

    They seemed quite correct.

    Lu Qingyi was indeed about 5.6 feet tall and weighed around 198 pounds, indeed a woman. These geology guys¡¯ guesses were pretty close.

    Fortunately, they didn¡¯t learn to deduce who this person was, or it would be terrifying. He took out his phone and texted Lu Qingyi.

    His sister must have been to Hardrick. These curiosity-filled blokes were just too dreadful.

    Lu Qingyi had just arrived at campus when she received text messages from Lun Boyan and Lu Jiahao. The corners of her mouth twitched involuntarily.

    God, isn¡¯t this madness?

    Hardrick¡¯s students are particularly high-quality. No one would leak her identity before it was thoroughly confirmed, however much they wanted to.

    Those who had seen her would not describe her appearance to others, only her personality.

    People would say where and where they had seen her, but no one would say what she looked like.

    Perhaps this was a silent agreement all along - no one dared to reveal the faintest hint about her appearance, turns her into a somewhat secret presence.

    Lu Qingyi put on a mask and a duckbill cap, and returned almost immediately. When she arrived at the lawn behind the office building, the crowd was still there and hadn¡¯t scattered.

    Lu Qingyi: "???"

    What in the world is this?

    She really wanted to vomit.

    The people doing the search were freshers, not seniors, because those people had more or less seen her and wouldn¡¯t be doing such boring stuff.

    "Damn it, do you even know what you are doing?"

    "Do you understand? Is Hardrick¡¯s famous Professor Lu really a woman?"

    "I don¡¯t really believe your findings."

    "How do we know if your inspection is correct?"

    "Yeah, exactly."

    "..."

    Lu Qingyi hadn¡¯t been there long when she heard this conversation. She was speechless.

    "Seniors, do you think their assumptions are accurate?"

    "Seniors, you know what Professor Lu really looks like, right? Tell us."

    "Seniors, why do you always like to keep secrets?"

    "Seniors, you..."

    A group of freshers suddenly turned their attention to the few seniors in the crowd. Their faces were full of curiosity.

    They were so curious about Hardrick¡¯s renowned Professor Lu, eager to know what he looked like.

    Seniors: "..."

    They glanced at each other, then tightly shut their mouths, falling silent.

    Don¡¯t ask them. They don¡¯t know. They don¡¯t know anything.

    Having kept the secret for so long, they had to continue keeping it. They couldn¡¯t spill the beans so quickly.

    Since they entered as freshers, since the first sight of Lu Qingyi, they had been holding back.

    They could continue to hold back, so they tightly shut their mouths.

    Freshers: "???"

    Gosh, really? They¡¯re so tight-lipped. We¡¯re all from the same school, why on earth can¡¯t they tell?

    They really, really want to know.

    Ah, this feeling is unbearable.

    "Seniors, please help."

    "At least tell us the gender."

    "Can you at least say if Professor Lu is beautiful or ugly?"

    "Can you stop tantalising us?"

    "Ah, my heart feels so heavy."

    "..."

    The freshers fixed their gazes on the seniors one by one, looking at them with pleading eyes, appearing desperate.

    Seniors: "..."

    No, don¡¯t ask them. They don¡¯t understand anything.

    Looking at all of this, Lu Qingyi could only laugh. She lowered her duckbill cap and hooked the corners of her mouth upward in amusement.

    Watching the pleading freshers, Lu Jiahao couldn¡¯t hold back, and burst out laughing.

    It was hilarious. Lu Jiahao was naturally a sunny and cheerful boy who liked to laugh. Seeing the ignorance of these people, of course he couldn¡¯t suppress his laughter.

    Alas, the famous Professor Lu of Hardrick is his sister, Lu Jiahao. This thought made him ecstatic.

    Ha-ha-ha, Lu Jiahao really wanted to laugh out loud. He was in an exceptionally good mood.

 Chapter 467 Good Intentions Lead to Bad Results_1

    Chapter 467: 467 Good Intentions Lead to Bad Results_1"Find it funny?"

    Upon hearing Lu Jiahao¡¯s laughter, someone turned their attention to him and frowned in dissatisfaction.

    They were indeed quite upset, as they were earnestly pleading with someone, while someone else was laughing. It was natural for anyone to lose their temper in such situation.

    "Aren¡¯t you curious at all?"

    "Aren¡¯t you also a freshman, the very popular Lu Jiahao amongst the girls?"

    "Jiahao, I know you like to laugh, but it¡¯s not appropriate in every situation."

    "..."

    Lu Jiahao was popular among the freshmen at school, and the students recognized him quickly.

    Lu Jiahao: "..."

    He just couldn¡¯t help but laugh a little, why was he suddenly bearing the brunt of everyone¡¯s frustrations?

    Lu Jiahao suddenly felt like crying but had no tears. He felt that he was totally innocent.

    "Go on, I just couldn¡¯t help myself."

    Lu Jiahao, suppressing his laughter, slowly began to speak.

    The freshmen: "???"

    "Guessing here won¡¯t do any good. The school has surveillance cameras, let¡¯s check the footage."

    Xiao Yi was obviously familiar with Lu Jiahao. He knew Lu Jiahao was Lu Qingyi¡¯s brother, so he quickly spoke up.

    By doing so, Xiao Yi was trying to save Lu Jiahao some face. As Lu Qingyi¡¯s brother, he had the means to help out.

    "Yes, surveillance cameras."

    The crowd suddenly realized that they¡¯d been enlightened by Xiao Yi¡¯s words, and remembered that the school had surveillance cameras.

    The sophomores and seniors sighed in relief, they wanted these freshmen to know what was happening so they could openly discuss the situation.

    The secret had been kept for a long time and they didn¡¯t want to be the ones to leak it, even though it wouldn¡¯t be a big deal if they did.

    Surveillance?

    Upon hearing those words, Lu Jiahao became nervous and glared at Xiao Yi before hurriedly turning to leave.

    While walking away, he took out his phone and sent a text message to Lu Qingyi.

    Xiao Yi was puzzled. Hadn¡¯t he just helped Lu Jiahao? So why was Lu Jiahao giving him dirty looks?

    Xiao Yi was rather confused.

    "No good deed goes unpunished."

    Gai Zhuoxin shrugged his shoulders and made the remark with a smile on his face.

    He had seen Lu Jiahao glaring at Xiao Yi.

    While walking, Lu Jiahao waited for Lu Qingyi¡¯s reply, cursing Xiao Yi and his ancestors eighteen generations back in his mind.

    Had Xiao Yi not mentioned the surveillance cameras, no one would have thought about their existence.

    Lu Jiahao knew that Xiao Yi was a high-achieving student from his previous school, very cool and distant. He was an impressive figure in their old school, Jin City High School.

    But, that image only mattered in Jin City High School.

    Lu Qingyi, who heard their conversation clearly, slightly curled her lips. She replied to Lu Jiahao¡¯s text message and then blacked out the school¡¯s surveillance cameras.

    Until she was ready to fully disclose everything, she wouldn¡¯t let her identity be revealed so abruptly.

    Seniors as well as school alumni had all kept quiet about it, and she wouldn¡¯t let this secret be revealed so bluntly.

    That was absolutely impossible.

    "Lu Jiahao."

    After witnessing Lu Jiahao leave, Xiao Yi also followed and called him out.

    Xiao Yi was utterly baffled as to why Lu Jiahao was glaring at him for no reason.

    "You¡¯ve got too much time on your hands?"

    Lu Jiahao stopped in his tracks, looking at Xiao Yi with a cold expression.

    After spending a lot of time with Lu Qingyi, Lu Jiahao had learned to mimic her aloof demeanor.

    "I was only speaking up for you."

    Xiao Yi said, his earlier comment was purely to divert the topic and help Lu Jiahao out.

    He didn¡¯t quite understand Lu Jiahao¡¯s attitude.

    The only reasons Xiao Yi was speaking up were because he and Lu Jiahao came from the same city and had attended the same high school. Most importantly, Lu Jiahao was Lu Qingyi¡¯s brother.

    Normally, Xiao Yi steered clear of other people¡¯s business.

    "What a pain."

    Lu Jiahao retaliated without hesitation, his expression frosty.

    He¡¯d rather be the subject of rumors and gossip himself, than have Lu Qingyi become the center of attention. He didn¡¯t want her identity to be revealed unprepared to so many people.

    To him, Lu Qingyi¡¯s well-being was more important than his own.

    No matter what happened to him, what mattered was how Lu Qingyi was. He cared profoundly for his sister and wanted her to be safe. S§×ar?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    If Lu Qingyi had yet to reveal her identity, there must¡¯ve been a reason for it.

    Xiao Yi: "???"

    Was he causing trouble?

    How was he causing trouble? Why didn¡¯t he know about it?

    "Good intentions are mistaken for donkey¡¯s liver and lungs."

    Gai Zhuoxin followed them and upon hearing Lu Jiahao¡¯s and Xiao Yi¡¯s conversation, he sighed and said, "Xiao Yi, you didn¡¯t often meddle in things, yet this time when you did, it wasn¡¯t appreciated."

    "I appreciate your intention to help me earlier. But you didn¡¯t ask me whether I needed help or not. You¡¯re just meddling unnecessarily."

    Lu Jiahao looked at Xiao Yi deeply, and slowly began to speak. His voice was very calm.

    Xiao Yi¡¯s intentions might have been good, but the words he¡¯d spoken weren¡¯t what Lu Jiahao had wanted to hear.

    Check surveillance.

    What if Lu Qingyi was busy and couldn¡¯t handle this matter immediately? In that case, the fact that the famous Professor Lu at Hardery University, was Lun Boyan, would become the fodder for gossip.

    Lu Jiahao was very clear that Lu Qingyi could have done such a thing like jumping from the fifth floor to the first.

    A young female and famous Professor Lu at Hardery University. Many people would not believe it.

    Who knew what kind of conjectures they might make, thinking that Lu Qingyi was a female university student being kept by Lun Boyan?

    Lu Qingyi did not like to explain herself. Although these issues could have been clarified, Lu Qingyi would still find them bothersome.

    "If you were not Lu Qingyi¡¯s brother, I wouldn¡¯t have spoken a word."

    Xiao Yi grudgingly looked at Lu Jiahao and said coldly.

    His usual demeanor was rather cold, and he didn¡¯t have the best temper.

    That¡¯s right, if Lu Jiahao was not Lu Qingyi¡¯s brother, Xiao Yi would have watched the whole scene unfold without uttering a single word.

    Lu Qingyi?

    Lu Jiahao suddenly understood some things. He knew since their time at Jin City High School that Xiao Yi, the academic achiever of the class, was a lone wolf and aloof.

    He wondered why Xiao Yi, of all people, would have stood up for him. So, that was why.

    Lu Jiahao looked at Xiao Yi from head to toe. "I have a brother-in-law."

    Lu Jiahao said it with a certain determination and sincerity that made everyone aware that he approved of Xu Boyan.

 Chapter 468Lu Jiahao: So frustrating_1

    Chapter 468: 468Lu Jiahao: So frustrating_1Xu Boyan was so exceptional and treated Lu Qingyi so well. Lu Jiahao had seen it all, and naturally, he approved of Xu Boyan.

    I have a brother-in-law?

    Xiao Yi was shocked as he looked at Lu Jiahao. He had mixed feelings and felt misunderstood, probably feeling quite miserable.

    Xu Boyan was also approved by Lu Jiahao.

    Gai Zhuoxin blinked, somewhat confused as he looked at Xiao Yi and Lu Jiahao, not quite understanding their conversation.

    A brother-in-law?

    What the heck?

    "My brother-in-law is really good and most importantly, he is filthy rich."

    Lu Jiahao said slowly with his hands stuffed in his pockets.

    Just like that, he bluntly pointed out Xiao Yi¡¯s Achilles¡¯ heel - his lack of money.

    Well, he never liked Xiao Yi to begin with. Even though they seldom interacted during their time at Jin City No.1 High School, they were still aware of each other¡¯s existence.

    Xiao Yi was someone whose personality simply wasn¡¯t likeable.

    Xiao Yi remained silent. There were too many things that Xu Boyan was better at than him. Apart from everything else, just the wealth alone outshone him in every way.

    "Do you have someone you like?"

    Gai Zhuoxin tugged at Xiao Yi¡¯s clothes and asked in a whisper.

    The students at Hardrick¡¯s school all had excellent grades and were focused on studying. They didn¡¯t obsess over other classes like crazy fans, but there were a few girls who had expressed their feelings to Xiao Yi, but he always coldly rejected them.

    "Jiahao, come over to my place for lunch."

    A cold feminine voice abruptly sounded. Lu Jiahao looked up only to see a tall woman wearing a mask and a baseball cap slowly striding over.

    Lu Qingyi had been watching the frivolous group all along.

    After checking the surveillance footage and finding nothing, everyone left, and only then did Lu Qingyi depart.

    She found it so annoyingly silly that people could actually be so idle.

    "Sister, how is everything going?"

    Lu Jiahao¡¯s face lit up with a grand smile as he looked at Lu Qingyi and asked.

    "Nothing happened."

    Lu Qingyi removed her baseball cap and placed it on Lu Jiahao¡¯s head. Her flirtatious hair slightly messy, radiating a beauty in the disorder.

    She didn¡¯t remove her mask, but her cold eyes were enchanting enough to give one an impression of her uncommon beauty.

    Gai Zhuoxin knew at a glance that the woman walking towards them was certainly a beauty.

    Lu Qingyi cast a glance at Xiao Yi without saying a word.

    Xiao Yi suddenly remembered Lu Qingyi¡¯s warmth, feeling a slight heat starting to spread across his face.

    He was just about to call out Lu Qingyi¡¯s name, but she had already moved her gaze away. It seemed as though she had merely taken a quick look at him, and that was it.

    The icy aloofness of Lu Qingyi reflected in those eyes was austere. It was as if she was looking at a stranger.

    Xiao Yi¡¯s heart plummeted. Maybe it really was, as Lu Qingyi put it, an accident.

    "Sis, where¡¯s my brother-in-law?"

    Lu Jiahao glanced at Xiao Yi and asked cheekily.

    Isn¡¯t he in love with his sister? Huh, he just wants Xiao Yi to learn just how cruel reality can be.

    "He is busy." S§×ar?h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Lu Qingyi replied simply, refraining from saying much more. Then she abruptly changed the subject. "You¡¯re dressed so thinly, is it cold? Have you purchased clothes yet?"

    "Ah, it¡¯s not urgent."

    Lu Jiahao scratched his head, looking slightly embarrassed as he replied.

    Not to mention, he, being a man, disliked shopping and was naturally too lazy to buy clothes.

    "We still have some time."

    Lu Qingyi checked the time on her phone and said with a lack of enthusiasm. There was still enough time to go shopping with Lu Jiahao.

    "What time?"

    Lu Jiahao was slightly confused and he asked.

    "Time for shopping. Have you used the card my husband gave you?"

    Even though the sentence sounded like a question, it was a statement when spoken by Lu Qingyi. She was certain Lu Jiahao hadn¡¯t used the card given by Xu Boyan.

    Most of Xu Boyan¡¯s wealth was with her. The primary card was also transferred to her name while Xu Boyan held the secondary card, allowing Lu Qingyi to know if Lu Jiahao had been swiping the card for any purchases.

    "Ah, I¡¯ve used it."

    Lu Jiahao replied, figuring that whether he lied or not, Lu Qingyi would not know.

    "The main card is with me."

    Lu Qingyi swung the phone in her hand, revealing a playful smile as she gazed at Lu Jiahao.

    Did he think he could deceive her?

    Did he think she was that naive?

    Lu Jiahao: "..."

    Alright, he suddenly felt like he had done something very dumb. Lu Qingyi must have known he hadn¡¯t used the card, hence she said it in that way.

    Lu Jiahao was suddenly very happy for Lu Qingyi as he found that she had met someone who treated her exceptionally well.

    How to tell if a man loves you isn¡¯t about what he says, it¡¯s about what he does.

    A man who willingly gives you all his assets clearly loves you enough.

    Xu Boyan treating Lu Qingyi this way is enough proof of his deep affection for her, at least for now.

    Xiao Yi bit his lip hard as he watched the sibling interaction. He didn¡¯t know how he was feeling.

    Primary card, secondary card.

    Though he doesn¡¯t know what level the card is, he knew that Xu Boyan definitely wasn¡¯t short of money. Only someone with a substantial amount of funds could afford to have a secondary card.

    So, is Lu Qingyi into Xu Boyan just because of his wealth?

    Xu Boyan was only a small convenience store owner back then. Who would have thought he was so well-off?

    "That beautiful woman, are you also from this school?"

    Gai Zhuoxin saw all the signs of Xiao Yi¡¯s feelings and asked a little awkwardly.

    Xiao Yi had an aloof personality, he was cold and preferred to be alone. It was only because of Gai Zhuoxin¡¯s persistence that he became Xiao Yi¡¯s first friend.

    Gai Zhuoxin knew for sure that Xiao Yi must like the beautiful woman before him. Xiao Yi¡¯s emotions were completely under the control of Lu Qingyi.

    It¡¯s a pity that the lady he admires is already taken, Xiao Yi doesn¡¯t seem to stand a chance anymore.

    Lu Qingyi gave Gai Zhuoxin a cold glance and then fell silent. The man before her was a stranger, Lu Qingyi was sure she didn¡¯t know him.

    She didn¡¯t like dealing with strangers.

    "Don¡¯t even think about flirting. My sister is already taken and my brother-in-law is as good-looking as my sister. You guys pale in comparison."

    The protective look on Lu Jiahao¡¯s face was evident as he shielded Lu Qingyi from them and spat out at Gai Zhuoxin.

    Oh, his sister was so beautifully stunning and talented. Not just anyone was worthy of her.

    Nah, it should be said that not anyone could just come and flirt with her, even though Lu Qingyi wouldn¡¯t care, Lu Jiahao wanted to declare his stance anyway.

    Gai Zhuoxin: "..."

    He only wanted to ask a question, nothing more.

 Chapter 469 Impassive_1

    Chapter 469: 469 Impassive_1After all, Xiao Yi likes Lu Qingyi. He would not attempt to steal her heart, even if she didn¡¯t have a boyfriend, would he?

    He simply does not have the habit of competing with his own brothers for women. He just wants to ask, to communicate more. Maybe he can learn if Xiao Yi still has a chance.

    Some people seem bright and shining on the surface, but they may not be so desirable in private.

    So disappointing.

    Xiao Yi genuinely heard what Lu Jiahao had said. It was true that he couldn¡¯t compete with Xu Boyan in terms of looks. The gap was undeniable.

    "The 14th of December, if you¡¯re free, let¡¯s have a meal at Guxiang Residence."

    Lu Qingyi patted Lu Jiahao¡¯s shoulder. She lifted her eyes towards Xiao Yi and her tone was particularly cold.

    She knew Xiao Yi liked her. That scene just now might have given Xiao Yi some room to fantasize, so she could also use other means to cut off his wistful thoughts.

    She did not like to leave room for uncertainties, nor did she like to lead people on, keeping them as backups or anything of the sort.

    Xiao Yi was taken aback, looking at Lu Qingyi incredulously. Because he couldn¡¯t figure out what was happening, it felt like his heartbeat had been revived.

    Lu Qingyi grabbed Lu Jiahao¡¯s arm, and the two of them headed towards the exit, without the slightest hint of hesitation or regret.

    "Is this hope?"

    Xiao Yi turned stiffly to look at Gai Zhuoxin, and slowly asked.

    He didn¡¯t know if it was Lu Qingyi inviting him alone, or a larger gathering.

    If Lu Qingyi really... Suddenly, Xiao Yi didn¡¯t feel so thrilled. Because a devoted Lu Qingyi was more worthy of his admiration.

    "Maybe not."

    The bystander is always clear-headed; those involved are often confused. This saying is very true.

    Xiao Yi might be under the impression that Lu Qingyi¡¯s small invitation was some sort of beacon of hope, but Gai Zhuoxin saw clearly that Lu Qingyi was not interested in Xiao Yi.

    When Lu Qingyi looked at Xiao Yi, her expression was cold, devoid of any superfluous emotions. Her gaze was as calm as a tranquil lake.

    In fact, Lu Qingyi did not consider Xiao Yi as a friend either.

    "Gai Zhuoxin, do you know the feeling of loving someone you can¡¯t have?"

    Xiao Yi lowered himself to the ground. He suddenly felt a suffocating discomfort in his heart.

    It was really agonizing.

    When you love a person, your heart and eyes are full of them. Every frown and smile of hers can pull his heartstrings.

    But the person you love doesn¡¯t love you back, that feeling is really painful. It¡¯s like being suffocated, leaving you breathless.

    Liking Lu Qingyi might truly be a mistake. He endeavored to restrain himself from falling for Lu Qingyi, but he couldn¡¯t stop thinking about her.

    Lu Qingyi was excellent, capable of easily achieving full marks, and her status was highly respected. All of these were things that were out of Xiao Yi¡¯s reach.

    Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t care for Hardrick University, but he had been striving hard to get into Hardrick. It was evident from this aspect alone that there was a considerable gap between them.

    It was not the distance of a small ditch, but the distance of a vast chasm. S§×arch* The n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "I know."

    Gai Zhuoxin¡¯s eyes suddenly dimmed. He lowered his gaze and forced a smile.

    Not all love can be reciprocated, as was the case with his unrequited love.

    The person he loved...

    A bitter smile crossed Gai Zhuoxin¡¯s lips. There was no possibility for them in this life. He could only swallow down those impractical desires in his heart.

    "Sometimes, letting go is also a form of love."

    Gai Zhuoxin squatted down too, and said to Xiao Yi, maintaining a certain distance.

    Xiao Yi, being an introvert, had no friends. And Gai Zhuoxin did not wish to have any friends. He was Xiao Yi¡¯s first friend, and wasn¡¯t Xiao Yi his first friend as well?

    "On the 14th of December, accompany me there."

    Xiao Yi stood up and slowly spoke, looking at Gai Zhuoxin.

    Being alone, he was scared, timid, and afraid to face it.

    He was afraid what he encountered would not be as he imagined.

    It might even be harsh.

    "Alright."

    Gai Zhuoxin looked at Xiao Yi. A trace of an inexplicable emotion flashed in his eyes, then quickly vanished.

    ¡ª¡ª

    "Sis, Xiao Yi likes you."

    As Lu Jiahao walked along, he said to Lu Qingyi. He was rather surprised by Lu Qingyi¡¯s invitation to Xiao Yi.

    Were the two of them really close?

    Maybe the top students have a common ground to communicate with each other.

    Lu Jiahao didn¡¯t quite understand.

    "I know."

    Lu Qingyi glanced over the men¡¯s clothing and her voice was clear and cold.

    It was precisely because she knew, she wanted to invite Xiao Yi.

    Lu Jiahao: "..."

    Damn, he felt like he had learned another maneuver. Lu Qingyi was really black-hearted, this move was carried out without making a sound.

    "This one, this one, you should try it."

    Without thinking, Lu Qingyi picked out a few pieces of clothing and stuffed them into Lu Jiahao¡¯s arms. Her tone was crisp and cold.

    She had good taste, and the clothes she picked were all suitable for Lu Jiahao, so he took them to the fitting room to try on.

    Lu Qingyi sat in the waiting area with her legs crossed, playing with her phone, her expression indifferent.

    "I also wanted to help my cousin buy clothes, but unfortunately, he doesn¡¯t appreciate my taste."

    A familiar voice drifted into Lu Qingyi¡¯s ears. Without bothering to lift her head to see who it was, she didn¡¯t care.

    "Your cousin¡¯s clothes are all custom made."

    Tang Yaxin and Gu Qihan came into the men¡¯s clothing store hand in hand. Tang Yaxin¡¯s voice was gentle.

    She knew Xu Boyan very well, but regardless of how well she understood him, she had given up on Xu Boyan now.

    "Your brother is so good, he wears whatever clothes you buy for him."

    Gu Qihan rested her head on Tang Yaxin¡¯s arm, pouting and speaking with a look of envy on her face.

    Gu Qihan had always loved running to Xu Mansion since she was young. Tang Yaxin also loved following her brother to Xu Mansion, so the two girls naturally knew each other from a young age.

    Their relationship was quite good.

    "Blood is thicker than water. My brother may not be enthusiastic about me, but he still cares about his sister."

    Tang Yaxin gently shook her head and said, her tone somewhat helpless.

    "Unfortunately, my cousin..."

    Gu Qihan¡¯s words trailed off here, as she let out a soft sigh, leaving room for imagination.

    "He treats those he cares about very well."

    Tang Yaxin said. She was not one of those people who liked to be hypocritical. When faced with her close friends, she would always tell it like it is.

    Regarding Lu Qingyi¡¯s previous events, you could say it was an unexpected slip, because she was too fond of Xu Boyan, she ended up saying many things she didn¡¯t mean.

    Treats the people he cares about very well?

    Gu Qihan¡¯s face stiffened for a moment, then she laughed, "That¡¯s not the case."

    Xu Boyan never cared for her. Not even as a cousin. Xu Boyan had always been cold towards her.

 Chapter 470: Unexpected encounter at 470 clothing store _1

    Chapter 470: Unexpected encounter at 470 clothing store _1The number of people that Xu Boyan truly cares about is rather small. She had never made it onto Xu Boyan¡¯s list of people to worry about. If it wasn¡¯t for Gu Xiang, she probably wouldn¡¯t have been able to set foot in Xu Mansion.

    "How about this one?"

    Tang Yaxin held up a coat and asked Gu Qihan. It was a black suit which was very nicely tailored.

    The clothes she bought would be worn by her brother.

    "You have a great taste."

    Gu Qihan praised sincerely, she really thought the suit was nice.

    What would happen if she bought a similar one for Xu Boyan?

    As she pondered, a shadow of sadness fell upon Gu Qihan¡¯s eyes. Xu Boyan probably wouldn¡¯t even give her a second glance.

    She had previously bought clothes for Xu Boyan, but he had not even looked at them. Her previously hopeful heart was immediately extinguished.

    "Yaxin, what kind of boys do you like? I¡¯ve never seen you date any."

    Gu Qihan asked with a playful smile, her gaze settled on rows of suits.

    The clothes were all very nice. She could imagine Xu Boyan wearing them and looking quite dashing.

    Valuable clothes on Xu Boyan would undoubtedly bring out his aristocratic air.

    Tang Yaxin was taken aback by Gu Qihan¡¯s question, "I haven¡¯t met one yet."

    She pursed her lips, her smile faint, and she couldn¡¯t answer this question any other way.

    The one she likes?

    Wonderful, aloof, handsome...

    But she was not a match. The one she liked, liked someone else. She was content to watch them be happy and didn¡¯t ask for much else.

    So, that¡¯s why Tang Yaxin chose not to answer Gu Qihan¡¯s question

    "Well then, it looks like we, the two single dogs, will have to pair up."

    Gu Qihan stuck out her tongue at Tang Yaxin in a playful way, making her look rather mischievous.

    Tang Yaxin only smiled and said nothing.

    "What do you think?"

    Lu Jiahao emerged from the fitting room, his smile bright as he asked Lu Qingyi.

    "Not bad."

    Lu Qingyi nodded. The highest praise she would give was "not bad".

    Upon hearing this, Tang Yaxin and Gu Qihan turned to see Lu Qingyi.

    Both were familiar with this voice, and when they looked in its direction, they saw Lu Qingyi.

    Tang Yaxin looked at Lu Qingyi, smiled faintly, and showed no strong emotion.

    Gu Qihan felt a pressure in her chest. Recalling Gu Xiang¡¯s reprimand, she still felt embarrassed to this day.

    "Go grab a few more. The weather is getting cold, you need to take care of yourself."

    Lu Qingyi stood up and patted Lu Jiahao¡¯s shoulder.

    Lu Jiahao had grown up, grown tall. Even though they were not blood siblings, she had watched Lu Jiahao grow up and sincerely cared for this younger brother.

    "Okay."

    Lu Jiahao obediently agreed and went to pick out clothes.

    "Are you worthy of my cousin?"

    Gu Qihan walked over and blurted out.

    Lu Qingyi: "???"

    It was completely inexplicable

    "Qihan, you¡¯re misunderstanding."

    Tang Yaxin shook her head at Gu Qihan. She grabbed her arm.

    Tang Yaxin knew Gu Qihan must have misunderstood Lu Qingyi¡¯s and Lu Jiahao¡¯s relationship, assuming their relationship was unclear.

    "What¡¯s there to misunderstand? You¡¯re spending my cousin¡¯s money on this pretty boy. Does that sound right to you?"

    Gu Qihan, who already had no love for Lu Qingyi, let loose her harsh words directly without any hesitation.

    Pretty boy, Lu Jiahao: "..."

    Lu Jiahao had just selected a few pieces of clothing. Just as he was about to find Lu Qingyi, he heard Gu Qihan¡¯s words and was completely stunned.

    He is not white, his skin is quite yellow, a healthy color.

    Lu Qingyi looked coldly at Gu Qihan, saying nothing. S§×ar?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "Qihan, they are siblings, don¡¯t misunderstand."

    Tang Yaxin tugged on Gu Qihan¡¯s arm and said. Lu Qingyi was an exceptionally gifted person who she admired.

    She inherently disliked Lu Qingyi because of Xu Boyan, but if Xu Boyan weren¡¯t a factor, Tang Yaxin might have enjoyed trying to be friends with Lu Qingyi from the start.

    Now that she had decided to let go of Xu Boyan, she naturally wouldn¡¯t target Lu Qingyi. On the contrary, she wished Lu Qingyi well.

    Siblings?

    Gu Qihan paused momentarily but did not back down due to Tang Yaxin¡¯s words. "Ha, you¡¯re spending your boyfriend¡¯s money on your brother. You really do have a thick skin. To think I used to like you so much."

    Gu Qihan bit her lip gently, her eyes reddening, she looked very wronged.

    As if she truly had been deceived by Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi: "..."

    Lu Jiahao, looking completely baffled, remained silent.

    Tang Yaxin frowned slightly, feeling Gu Qihan made a mountain out of a molehill. Lu Qingyi was by no means poor. Why did buying clothes for her brother mean she was using her boyfriend¡¯s money?

    Furthermore, even if Lu Qingyi bought clothes for Lu Jiahao with Xu Boyan¡¯s money, it was not Gu Qihan¡¯s place to interfere. Xu Boyan was not short of money. Xu Boyan gave his money willingly.

    Gu Qihan was merely Xu Boyan¡¯s cousin.

    "I¡¯ve seen that kind of news a lot. Girls from poor backgrounds catch rich men and use the men¡¯s money to buy houses and cars for their brothers, using the men¡¯s family money as a dowry, giving it to their brothers as pocket money.

    Beautiful Lu Qingyi, my cousin likes you so much, how can you do this? Casually spending the money he worked so hard for. If my cousin knew, he would be heartbroken."

    Gu Qihan blinked symbolically, two tears sliding down from the corners of her eyes. She looked at Lu Qingyi with eyes full of disappointment.

    Lu Qingyi: "..."

    Have you been watching too much bad news?

    Tsk.

    Lu Jiahao finally came to understand. He stood up, glanced at Gu Qihan and said, "Are you crazy? Watching too much bad news? My brother-in-law has plenty of money. If I want to spend it, why can¡¯t I? Not okay with it? If you¡¯re not, go tell my brother-in-law."

    Lu Jiahao directly confronted Gu Qihan, looking at her as if she were a fool.

    It¡¯s okay to say these things about him, but it¡¯s not okay to say them about his sister.

    He was relying on Xu Boyan¡¯s favor towards Lu Qingyi, relying on Xu Boyan giving him a credit card, thus he was full of confidence.

    "You ... Really, people from small places generally have a poor quality of manners."

    Lu Jiahao¡¯s words finally silenced Gu Qihan. She took a deep breath and said,

    That¡¯s right, if it wasn¡¯t for Xu Boyan¡¯s permission, how could Lu Qingyi possibly have access to his card, let alone spend his money so freely?

    Xu Boyan is so generous towards Lu Qingyi, why couldn¡¯t he show her just a little bit of kindness? Maybe even just a less cold look.

 Chapter 471 Xu Boyan: Coming to pick up your sister_1

    Chapter 471: 471 Xu Boyan: Coming to pick up your sister_1Gu Qihan felt particularly upset inside.

    "What¡¯s wrong with being from a small town? It¡¯s still way better than you so-called people from big cities who lack decency. My sister didn¡¯t take your money, and she is free to act as she pleases. My brother-in-law didn¡¯t say anything, so why are you needlessly worried?"

    Lu Jiahao looked at Gu Qihan with an unhappy face, finding it quite speechless.

    Although he was typically mild-mannered and polite to girls, that was always under the condition of not crossing certain boundaries.

    He was protective of his sister, Lu Qingyi, and naturally, wouldn¡¯t tolerate anyone speaking ill of her.

    "Enough, Qihan. I¡¯ve bought the clothes. Let¡¯s go."

    Tang Yaxin sighed softly, then pulled Gu Qihan away.

    "Qingyi, sorry."

    She then apologized to Lu Qingyi, her attitude very respectful.

    "Yaxin, you know her?"

    Gu Qihan finally realized that Tang Yaxin and Lu Qingyi knew each other. She hadn¡¯t paid attention to it before, but now she noticed.

    "Yes, she¡¯s outstanding."

    Tang Yaxin gave Lu Qingyi a polite smile.

    Right, Lu Qingyi was impressive, a fact that left her unable to compete.

    Lu Qingyi maintained her silence the entire time. Her left hand was casually tucked in her pocket, while her right hand was playing with her phone, her expression indifferent.

    Tang Yaxin looked at Lu Qingyi, admiring the strength Lu Qingyi had inside to remain calm regardless of the circumstances.

    It seemed like nothing could pique her interest, or rather, maybe she was successfully hiding her emotions.

    "And you? You¡¯re just a nonentity in my eyes."

    Lu Qingyi put her phone back into her pocket. She took out a card, asked Lu Jiahao to pay, and then tilted her head slightly, a cold smile gracing her lips.

    Indeed, it was quite speechless.

    "I am Xu Boyan¡¯s cousin, are you flaunting because you¡¯re his favorite now?"

    Gu Qihan bit her lip hard and emphasized.

    Right, she was Xu Boyan¡¯s cousin, Lu Qingyi, Xu Boyan¡¯s girlfriend, should at least be nicer to her.

    Pampered and spoiled?

    Lu Qingyi arched her eyebrows at Gu Qihan, intrigued. That phrase indeed sounded good.

    "Yes, got a problem with it?"

    Lu Qingyi looked at Gu Qihan with a smirk, a sparkling light in her eyes.

    What could Gu Qihan do to her now that she¡¯s pampered and spoiled?

    Tang Yaxin: "..."

    Tang Yaxin watched Lu Qingyi and suddenly felt like she had misunderstood her. Damn, when did Lu Qingyi become like this?

    The Lu Qingyi she knew was cold and aloof. It was abnormal for her to say such words despite them being normal for anyone else.

    Lu Jiahao: "..."

    Lu Jiahao had just finished paying. He heard Lu Qingyi¡¯s words as he came over and stopped in his tracks, staring at Lu Qingyi in disbelief, as if he had seen a ghost.

    Indeed, Lu Qingyi had changed after getting a boyfriend. She was now humane, no longer cold and stiff as before.

    "My cousin likes independent women."

    Gu Qihan stubbornly emphasized, her eyes filled with conviction.

    A man like Xu Boyan should have a capable woman by his side, at least not a delicate woman who needs company, but one who can stand on her own.

    Not a woman who only knows how to cling to him.

    "Who said so? I like clingy women."

    An aloof voice suddenly echoed in the clothing store. Gu Qihan turned around and saw Xu Boyan with his hand tucked into his pocket, his face stern.

    Very handsome, but cold. A chill radiated from him.

    Gu Qihan involuntarily trembled. She bit her lip tightly and took a step backward.

    She didn¡¯t expect Xu Boyan to show up there, let alone him hearing her words.

    What Xu Boyan likes is not her place to comment.

    "Brother-in-law, how did you come here?"

    When Lu Jiahao saw Xu Boyan, he was all smiles and clearly delighted.

    Xu Boyan was here, and Lu Qingyi now had someone backing her up.

    Even though Lu Qingyi wouldn¡¯t be bullied, Lu Jiahao hoped she could be protected by someone else.

    "Fourth brother."

    Tang Yaxin nodded at Xu Boyan, keeping a friendly distance. sea??h th§× N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    She was used to addressing Xu Boyan like this before, and continued to do so now.

    "Came to pick up your sister."

    Xu Boyan walked over to Lu Qingyi and nodded at Lu Jiahao.

    "Cousin..."

    Gu Qihan looked at Xu Boyan, suddenly not knowing what to say.

    "I have never acknowledged you as my cousin."

    Xu Boyan glanced at Gu Qihan coldly, his voice frosty, as if mixed with ice.

    A cousin he has not acknowledged yet, intending to use his name to swindle?

    He used to put up with a lot out of respect for his mother, Gu Xiang. Now that Gu Qihan had offended his girlfriend, he didn¡¯t want to save face for his mother.

    He has never liked Gu Qihan. He made this clear in his daily behavior. He didn¡¯t act because he wanted to respect his mother¡¯s feelings.

    "Cousin, your mother is my aunt, your father is my uncle, so you¡¯re my cousin, right? Why are you saying things about acknowledging and not acknowledging?"

    Gu Qihan was stunned. She bit her lip tightly and looked at Xu Boyan in confusion, her eyes welling up with tears.

    "You know very well, blood ties can¡¯t be faked."

    Xu Boyan¡¯s voice was icy. His words were obscure, not pointedly directed at anyone.

    Wise people knew when to stop. It was up to Gu Qihan¡¯s to figure out her next move.

    Tang Yaxin was startled. Xu Boyan¡¯s words were truly...

    The thing about cousins was determined by blood relation. It had nothing to do with acknowledging or not. Even if you didn¡¯t acknowledge, a cousin was still a cousin. That¡¯s the fact.

    Xu Boyan¡¯s words were witty. Tang Yaxin guessed a possibility instantly.

    If it really was like that, then there¡¯s a high chance that Gu Qihan, who had just spoken, liked Xu Boyan and tried to marginalize Lu Qingyi.

    Tang Yaxin understood that feeling all too well.

    As soon as Xu Boyan¡¯s words were spoken, Lu Qingyi understood his meaning. She had had this suspicion previously but hadn¡¯t brought it up. Now it seemed to have been confirmed.

    Gu Qihan liked Xu Boyan, considering her a love rival. Wow, Xu Boyan really did have many admirers. Lu Qingyi looked at Xu Boyan with amusement.

    Xu Boyan met Lu Qingyi¡¯s gaze, his heart involuntarily skipped a beat.

    "I thought I¡¯ve been your sister all these years."

    Gu Qihan lowered her eyes, her head down and she looked helpless.

 Chapter 472: The farthest distance - 1

    Chapter 472: The farthest distance - 1Gu Qihan looked terribly wounded. She felt utterly wronged. Xu Boyan¡¯s words had sent her heart plunging into an abyss.

    They were hurtful.

    "Your intentions are quite obvious."

    Lu Qingyi had her right hand tucked inside her pocket as she rested her left hand on Lu Jiahao¡¯s shoulder. She quirked the corner of her mouth slightly, a look of amusement on her face.

    She gave off an air of carefree ease, seeming utterly composed.

    Obvious?

    What was obvious?

    Gu Qihan looked at Lu Qingyi with wide, confused eyes.

    As if she really didn¡¯t understand Lu Qingyi¡¯s words.

    Xu Boyan gave Gu Qihan a deep look before taking Lu Qingyi by the hand and walking away; Lu Jiahao also followed them out.

    Gu Qihan watched their retreating figures with her fists clenched tightly.

    "The greatest distance in the world is when I am standing right before you, but you don¡¯t know I love you."

    Tang Yaxin approached Gu Qihan, sighed slightly, and began to speak softly.

    Gu Qihan looked at Tang Yaxin, surprised.

    "Or perhaps, you know I love you, but you pretend not to see it, not to care."

    Tang Yaxin gazed into Gu Qihan¡¯s eyes, her voice barely above a whisper.

    She was speaking to Gu Qihan, but she was also speaking to herself. Perhaps, she and Gu Qihan were in the same boat.

    "You¡¯ve noticed?"

    Gu Qihan looked at Tang Yaxin with surprise, raising her chin a little.

    Was it truly that obvious?

    "Yes, very obvious."

    Tang Yaxin gave a small smile, her voice light.

    Gu Qihan had hidden her feelings very well; they had known each other for over a decade and she had never noticed that Gu Qihan liked Xu Boyan. Not in the slightest.

    Gu Qihan was a lively and energetic girl who always wore her heart on her sleeve, whether she was sad, happy, or anything else. She was always expressive.

    In Tang Yaxin¡¯s eyes, Gu Qihan was a girl incapable of hiding her feelings. All her emotions were painted on her face.

    She hadn¡¯t expected that Gu Qihan would hide her affection so well, or that Gu Qihan and Xu Boyan were not actually cousins by blood.

    "Don¡¯t you also like my cousin? Tang Yaxin, I think you¡¯re pretty great, why don¡¯t you try to pursue my cousin?"

    Gu Qihan¡¯s feelings for Xu Boyan were hidden in the deepest recesses of her heart. In comparison, Tang Yaxin¡¯s feelings for Xu Boyan were plain for all to see.

    While the two women¡¯s affections were expressed differently, they were both drawn to the same man.

    "He is far above me, while I am as lowly as dust."

    Tang Yaxin gave a graceful laugh, her expression light.

    Being in love with someone doesn¡¯t necessarily mean they have to be together; sometimes, letting go is also a form of love.

    Tang Yaxin believed that other than Xu Boyan, she could meet someone better, someone who truly loved her and wanted to dote on her.

    Xu Boyan wasn¡¯t right for her in the end.

    "You¡¯re worthy of him, while I have never been."

    Gu Qihan paused for a moment before she shook her head.

    She could only look up to Xu Boyan, but never had the audacity to yearn for him. She knew that it was impossible for her and Xu Boyan to be together. He would never like her, and Gu Xiang would never want her as a daughter-in-law.

    She felt that Tang Yaxin was actually quite a good match for Xu Boyan.

    Gentle, erudite, and from a well-established family.

    "Apart from Lu Qingyi, no one else is as perfect a match for Xu Boyan."

    Tang Yaxin shook her head. There were many things Gu Qihan didn¡¯t know about Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi was truly an exceptional girl. Apart from her family background which lagged a bit, she was flawless in every other aspect.

    Xu Boyan and Lu Qingyi were the perfect match in this world.

    Gu Qihan shook her head, gazing deeply at Tang Yaxin before running off.

    No, she didn¡¯t like Lu Qingyi, she didn¡¯t like her cold indifference, or her calm demeanor, she didn¡¯t like her aloof pride, she did not like Lu Qingyi¡¯s...

    She just simply did not like Lu Qingyi.

    ¡ª¡ª

    Lu Qingyi leaned back lazily, her eyes slightly closed, her fingers rhythmically drumming against the seat.

    Observing her demeanor, Lu Jiahao had a bad premonition.

    "Are you upset, kiddo?"

    Xu Boyan observed Lu Qingyi¡¯s facial expression through the rearview mirror, speaking slowly.

    Perhaps, Lu Qingyi was really upset.

    "You have a lot of admirers, hidden in plain sight."

    Lu Qingyi opened her eyes, giving Xu Boyan a half-smiling, half-serious look. She subtly curled the corner of her mouth, looking like she was about to confront him.

    Right, his admirers were hidden in plain sight, lurking around him and yet hiding so well.

    Alright then.

    Xu Boyan: "..."

    No, he didn¡¯t want any admirers at all; he only wanted Lu Qingyi. Just her was more than enough.

    He was already cold enough, already doing his best to keep people at arm¡¯s length. How did he end up having admirers?

    This was entirely out of his control. S§×ar?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Lu Jiahao: "..."

    Lu Jiahao¡¯s eyes widened as he watched Lu Qingyi with interest. It was as if he had just discovered something particularly exciting. It appeared that his sister was capable of getting jealous.

    Hahaha, his sister gets jealous too. It was as if Lu Jiahao had discovered a new world. The past Lu Qingyi had always been calm and detached, always maintaining a cool demeanor no matter what happened.

    "Kiddo, you¡¯re not faring too badly yourself."

    Xu Boyan turned around, his eyebrows raised at Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi said he had many admirers, but she too had quite a few. They were about even.

    Lu Qingyi: "..."

    Great.

    She too had no control over her admirers. It wasn¡¯t as if she wanted them.

    "Right now, we¡¯re heading to the home of one of your admirers."

    Xu Boyan smiled, looking at Lu Qingyi¡¯s expression through the rearview mirror.

    And indeed, they were on their way to the home of Lu Qingyi¡¯s biggest admirer.

    Wen Linyu.

    Lu Qingyi: "..."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s expression changed suddenly, and she glared at Xu Boyan fiercely.

    Alright, Xu Boyan had won.

    This admirer was someone she had long wanted to get rid of, but she hadn¡¯t been able to.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s admirer¡¯s home?

    Lu Jiahao quickly caught on, peering curiously at Xu Boyan and Lu Qingyi, his gaze shuttling back and forth between them.

    Wow, this was quite the explosive piece of news. It seemed pretty interesting.

    "Nothing piques a child¡¯s curiosity."

    Lu Jiahao¡¯s gaze was too blatant. Lu Qingyi reached over and tapped him on the head, her voice icy.

    Lu Jiahao: "...I¡¯m not a child, I¡¯m an adult."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s tap wasn¡¯t hard, but it still smarted a bit. Lu Jiahao rubbed his head, protesting.

    Lu Qingyi was only a little over a year older than him, but she acted as if she were much older.

 Chapter 473 Little White Rabbit Big Grey Wolf_1

    Chapter 473: 473 Little White Rabbit Big Grey Wolf_1"Oh, if you¡¯re younger than me, then you¡¯re a child. Children shouldn¡¯t involve themselves in adult matters, there¡¯s no need to be curious."

    Lu Qingyi spoke nonchalantly, her voice particularly indifferent.

    Lu Jiahao: "..."

    Alright, as Lu Qingyi is his elder sister, he would yield to her. Whatever Lu Qingyi says would be so.

    "Little friend, I¡¯m older than you."

    Xu Boyan¡¯s lips curled in a semi-smile. He looked at Lu Qingyi with a teasing smile and uttered with a voice full of affection.

    "Oh, so you, an old man, have a craving for the young and tender."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s lips curved into a smile, her eyes sparkling with laughter. She followed Xu Boyan¡¯s lead in their conversation.

    "It¡¯s not a craving anymore, but already on the path to satisfaction."

    Xu Boyan slightly smiles, his heart filled with delight. He made a lip-smacking gesture.

    That¡¯s exactly it. The little rabbit has fallen into the claws of the big bad wolf, who will eat it sooner or later.

    "It¡¯s just on the path though, doesn¡¯t necessarily mean it will be swallowed."

    Lu Qingyi understood Xu Boyan¡¯s suggestion. She rested her hands behind her head and looked at Xu Boyan with a playful expression.

    Lu Jiahao: "..."

    He felt like he was being force-fed affection that was not his. This is the law of true appeal.

    Damn, he didn¡¯t expect his icy sister to be so warm when in love.

    "A little rabbit that has fallen into the clutches of the big bad wolf cannot escape."

    Xu Boyan looked back at Lu Qingyi with a smile in his eyes that was full of affection.

    Exactly, there is no escape.

    From the moment Lu Qingyi fell into his hands, she has belonged to him, and there is no way she can escape.

    "Little Red Riding Hood can defeat the Big Bad Wolf, and the little rabbit can also escape the wolf¡¯s clutches if it wants to. It¡¯s just that the little rabbit is weak and doesn¡¯t want to leave the protection of the Big Bad Wolf."

    Lu Qingyi closed her eyes slightly, her mood fairly pleasant. She slowly spoke her words. Her tone was light and carefree.

    It¡¯s not that she can¡¯t escape, but that she doesn¡¯t want to. She intends to stick to Xu Boyan for the rest of her life.

    If she wanted to escape, there could be thousands upon thousands of ways to do so. She could even make Xu Boyan never find her.

    Lu Jiahao: "???"

    He didn¡¯t understand at all what Lu Qingyi and Xu Boyan were discussing. It felt entirely absurd to him.

    Was it because his IQ was too low?

    Why did he feel that this wasn¡¯t normal communication?

    "The big bad wolf will naturally take good care of the weak little rabbit, and will give her all the best things. After fattening her up, her meat will be delicious."

    Xu Boyan¡¯s voice was full of delight. He caught a glimpse of the girl¡¯s expression through the rearview mirror. His face was filled with affection.

    A weak personality?

    Tsk, this little rabbit is not weak at all. She¡¯s tough and not willing to be obedient.

    Lu Qingyi curled her lips into a smile, her face showing a sweet smile that revealed her joyful mood.

    Lu Jiahao silently put on his headphones, played a song, and immersed himself in the joy the music brought him.

    He had to admit that he didn¡¯t understand a single bit of Lu Qingyi and Xu Boyan¡¯s conversation. The more he listened, the more confused he became, and the more he felt like an idiot.

    What was all that about the little rabbit and the big bad wolf?

    All he saw was the satisfied smile on Lu Qingyi¡¯s face and the indulgence on Xu Boyan¡¯s. He knew nothing else.

    "You stay in the car for a while. Your brother-in-law and I will go in and come back out quickly."

    They arrived at Wen Mansion in no time. Lu Qingyi glanced at Lu Jiahao, then got out of the car and reminded him.

    "Ok."

    Lu Jiahao nodded, obediently waited in the car for Lu Qingyi, and busied himself with his phone.

    A call came in, Lu Jiahao saw the name of the caller, his eyes changed slightly, and then he calmly hung up.

    Lu Jiayue.

    It was really annoying.

    Lu Qingyi had always treated him as her own brother, regardless of whether it was in the past or now. She had always been good to him, and he had always felt the warmth of his sister.

    Lu Jiayue, his biological sister, was okay towards him. But Lu Jiahao had never felt the sisterly manner from Lu Jiayue.

    Lu Jiayue loved herself the most and would always put herself first. Only when she needed him, her brother, would she remember his existence.

    A few seconds later, Lu Jiayue¡¯s call came in again. Lu Jiahao continued to hang up, but the phone kept ringing persistently.

    Lu Jiahao sighed softly and finally answered the call.

    "Lu Jiahao, do you think you¡¯re a big shot cause you got into Hardrick University? Now you want to ignore your own sister? Don¡¯t you have a conscience? Is it fun hanging up on me? Have I, Lu Jiayue, embarrassed you or something?"

    As soon as Lu Jiahao answered, Lu Jiayue¡¯s roar came over the phone. She was angrily rebuking Lu Jiahao to vent her discontent.

    She put particular emphasis on the word "own", biting down hard when she said it. S§×ar?h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    She was Lu Jiahao¡¯s biological sister. Even if Lu Qingyi was a cousin, she was a cousin of unknown origin.

    Anyone who had been hung up on many times would not feel happy, not to mention Lu Jiayue.

    "First, I don¡¯t think I¡¯m conceited. Second, I find you annoying. Third, I do have a conscience, and it feels alright to hang up the phone. Fourth, I don¡¯t think you¡¯re embarrassing."

    Lu Jiahao spoke clearly, pausing after each point, carefully answering each of Lu Jiayue¡¯s questions.

    He very well knew why he was admitted to Hardrick.

    He used to believe that it was his good fortune that he got into Hardrick through the school¡¯s examination to lower the cultural score.

    Ever since he found out that Lu Qingyi was the famous Professor Lu from Hardrick, he fully understood that it wasn¡¯t his luck but his blessing.

    He had such an outstanding sister.

    Lu Qingyi appeared to be more respected than Lun Boyan. Lun Boyan always listened to Lu Qingyi, so if Lu Qingyi wanted to push someone in, she could do it with just one word.

    Hardrick never allowed anyone to bypass the usual channels, but Lu Qingyi could find a brilliant way to go around them without anyone noticing.

    "I¡¯m annoying? Lu Jiahao, our parents have been in Kyoto for so long. Don¡¯t you think you should visit them?"

    Lu Jiayue spoke, questioning Lu Jiahao.

    Yao Meishu and Lu Yao had been in Kyoto for a long time since they arrived and had not gone back.

    "Sorry, they didn¡¯t inform me."

    Lu Jiahao didn¡¯t expect Lu Jiayue to bring up this topic. He slowly responded.

    "If they don¡¯t inform you, you won¡¯t go? Do they need to inform you to visit, then you¡¯ll go?"

    Lu Jiayue didn¡¯t immediately understand what Lu Jiahao meant.

    This "inform" was not the same as that "inform".

    "What I meant was, I didn¡¯t know they were in Kyoto."

    Lu Jiahao¡¯s voice was calm, giving off a vibe very similar to Lu Qingyi¡¯s.

    If Gu Yansi hadn¡¯t told him, Lu Jiahao wouldn¡¯t have known that Yao Meishu and Lu Yao had come to Kyoto at all.

 Chapter 474Lu Qingyi: Accompany me to the past_1

    Chapter 474: 474Lu Qingyi: Accompany me to the past_1Lu Jiahao had assumed that his parents, Lu Yao and Yao Meishu, would reach out to him. Yet to his surprise, no contact came even after waiting for a long time.

    They hadn¡¯t given him a single call or even a text message, didn¡¯t tell him they were visiting Kyoto, this made Lu Jiahao feel as if he had no reason to look for them.

    He was just someone who had been left in the dark.

    "What do you mean?"

    Lu Jiayue, on the other end of the phone, was apparently taken aback. She asked uncertainly.

    She also only found out a couple of days ago that Lu Yao and Yao Meishu had come to Kyoto. They had visited her at Beijing University and brought her many gifts.

    She didn¡¯t quite grasp what Lu Jiahao was implying with his words.

    Lu Jiahao: "Just as I said."

    "How is that possible, you¡¯ve been spending too much time with Lu Qingyi, haven¡¯t you? She¡¯s cold-hearted and it¡¯s affecting you!"

    Lu Jiayue challenged him. Her tone was quite bad.

    Lu Jiahao¡¯s proclivity for defending Lu Qingyi was well-known to her and it sometimes seemed that Lu Jiahao cared more for his sister-in-law than his actual sister.

    "I¡¯m hanging up."

    With nothing more to say, Lu Jiahao coldly ended the call.

    Lu Jiayue...

    At times, he found her incomprehensible. They seemed to be on different wavelengths.

    ¡ª¡ª

    Uncle Wen gawked as he saw Xu Boyan and Lu Qingyi, he hadn¡¯t expected Lu Qingyi to bring company.

    She had brought her boyfriend.

    Xu Boyan.

    A man Uncle Wen was all too familiar with. Xu Boyan was the man that most women in Kyoto desired. A man with great abilities who led the Xu Group and several other enterprises to constantly rank at the top, unchallenged.

    Kyoto¡¯s most distinguished gentleman.

    "Miss Lu..."

    As Uncle Wen led the way, he kept casting surreptitious glances at Lu Qingyi, appearing as though he wanted to say something but hesitated.

    He was genuinely torn.

    "Go ahead and say it."

    Lu Qingyi responded with her typically aloof expression.

    "The way you¡¯re behaving... Young master will be unhappy..."

    Glancing at Xu Boyan, Uncle Wen then retracted his gaze. He hesitated before speaking, a troubled expression on his face.

    Wen Linyu had always been fond of Lu Qingyi and his unrequited feelings left him in pain. Now that Lu Qingyi appeared with Xu Boyan, Uncle Wen was worried that Wen Linyu would...

    He was greatly concerned.

    "And why would his unhappiness have anything to do with me?"

    Lu Qingyi raised her eyebrows, her demeanor especially aloof. The words she spoke were devoid of any warmth.

    About Wen Linyu¡¯s feelings, she couldn¡¯t care less. Whether he was happy or distraught, it had nothing to do with her. She wasn¡¯t obliged to cater to Wen Linyu¡¯s emotions.

    After all, there was no relationship between them.

    Uncle Wen swallowed his words, he resumed leading the way in silence.

    Indeed, why should Wen Linyu¡¯s discontent have anything to do with Lu Qingyi? She clearly didn¡¯t care about Wen Linyu¡¯s feelings, any interpretation to the contrary was just Wen Linyu deceiving himself.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s words pleased Xu Boyan, a gentle smile playing on his lips.

    The night were slightly chilly, so Xu Boyan removed his jacket and draped it over Lu Qingyi¡¯s shoulders, his hand steadying her shoulder.

    Lu Qingyi looked back and offered Xu Boyan a smile.

    Both subtle movements were caught by Uncle Wen, he sighed heavily, feeling sorry for Wen Linyu.

    He had spent considerable time understanding Lu Qingyi on behalf of Wen Linyu, and knew that while her exterior was frosty, her heart was warm.

    Despite her icy demeanor and distance from those around her, she was fiercely protective of those she cared about, and would treat them with unconditional kindness. S§×arch* The N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    As an experienced man, he could see that there was genuine affection between Lu Qingyi and Xu Boyan. Both deeply loved each other and cherished the other in their eyes. There was no room for any third party within their bond.

    As for Wen Linyu, there was no chance.

    "Young miss, why don¡¯t I just wait for you here?"

    As they approached, Xu Boyan suddenly stopped. He ruffled Lu Qingyi¡¯s hair, suggesting he remain behind.

    Although he wanted to accompany her, Xu Boyan decided to give Lu Qingyi some space.

    He trusted Lu Qingyi and also believed in his own charm.

    "Accompany me."

    Lu Qingyi understood Xu Boyan¡¯s thoughts. She gave a small smile, then tightened her hold on Xu Boyan¡¯s hand.

    Xu Boyan responded with a charmful grin. He returned her grip. His large hand covering her smaller one, their interwined hands exuded warmth.

    "Alright."

    Xu Boyan gave a nod, a doting smile on his face.

    "Yiyi, you¡¯ve arrived?"

    Like before, Wen Linyu sat in his wheelchair with his back turned to Lu Qingyi, leisurely fishing with a rod in his hands.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s gaze was cold. She stopped and didn¡¯t respond to Wen Linyu¡¯s words.

    Xu Boyan¡¯s gaze was colder; he did not like the way Wen Linyu addressed Lu Qingyi.

    "Young master..."

    "Uncle Wen, you can attend to your own affairs."

    Just as Uncle Wen was about to remind Wen Linyu, Wen Linyu interrupted him.

    Uncle Wen could only sigh, then wordlessly left. He figured it¡¯d be better if those involved sort out their issues themselves.

    "Why did you..."

    Wen Linyu removed his sunglasses, turned back, and upon seeing Xu Boyan and Lu Qingyi together, he stopped mid-sentence.

    He was at loss for words. His only feeling was a blockage in his heart.

    Lu Qingyi had actually brought this man to him. Wen Linyu felt as though he was suffocating.

    "What seems to be the problem?"

    Lu Qingyi broke the silence, her tone cold.

    Lu Jiahao was still waiting in the car, so she wanted this meeting to be brief.

    "Here."

    Wen Linyu gestured to his heart, his voice barely more than a whisper.

    "I don¡¯t deal with heart diseases."

    Lu Qingyi understood what Wen Linyu implied, she responded coldly and emotionlessly.

    Xu Boyan, who stood by her side, grasped Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand. He didn¡¯t say a word, just had a handsome smile playing on his lips.

    "Oh, how ruthless. Does he know about your other identity?"

    Wen Linyu¡¯s gaze rapidly cooled, his hands gripped tightly as he spoke slowly.

    Xu Boyan had always been searching for Doctor L, and Doctor L had always been by his side. Whilst Lu Qingyi watched him search, she never disclosed her identity to him.

    If Xu Boyan knew Lu Qingyi was Doctor L, what then?

    "What does that have to do with you?"

    Lu Qingyi raised an eyebrow, returning his cold gaze with her own.

    Xu Boyan glanced at Lu Qingyi, his eyes brimming with curiosity.

    His little friend has so many aliases, he was merely curious to see if there were any more he was unaware of.

    "Yes, it has nothing to do with me."

    Wen Linyu dropped his gaze, acknowledging it had nothing to do with him.

    Lu Qingyi had brought her boyfriend right in front of him, an obvious challenge. She wasn¡¯t giving him any chance at all.

    In the end, he was nothing.

 Chapter 475 Lu Qingyi: I hope, we could never see each other again_1

    Chapter 475: 475 Lu Qingyi: I hope, we could never see each other again_1"If you have something to say, speak up. I¡¯m very busy."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s expression was particularly cold as she spoke bluntly.

    She didn¡¯t have the time to banter with Wen Linyu.

    "Does Xu Boyan know that you are Doctor L?"

    Wen Linyu lifted his gaze, asking Lu Qingyi while glancing at Xu Boyan. As far as he knew, Xu Boyan had been seeking Doctor L¡¯s whereabouts for quite a long time.

    He was aware that when Lu Qingyi was with Xu Boyan, Xu Boyan was still searching for Doctor L. This indirectly confirmed that Lu Qingyi had not revealed her identity to Xu Boyan. S~ea??h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Wen Linyu asked this question expecting to see Xu Boyan¡¯s disappointment toward Lu Qingyi, which would trigger discord between them.

    He... still held a glimmer of hope that Lu Qingyi was his.

    "He does."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s voice was very cold, and her gaze at Wen Linyu was filled with frostiness.

    Well, is that all?

    Even if Xu Boyan didn¡¯t know, it wouldn¡¯t create any discord between them.

    Xu Boyan tolerated her infinitely.

    Wen Linyu stared at Lu Qingyi in disbelief, unwilling to accept her words.

    He knew about it?

    How is that possible?

    It was not long ago that Xu Boyan was still making a big deal about looking for Doctor L.

    "Sowing discord? Are you up for it?"

    Lu Qingyi raised an eyebrow, her eyes growing colder as she looked at Wen Linyu.

    Causing discord?

    Is that all?

    She found it rather amusing.

    She only came here because Uncle Wen told her that Wen Linyu was having some problems with his legs and needed her help.

    "If there¡¯s nothing wrong with your leg, then I will excuse myself."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s gaze fell on Wen Linyu¡¯s leg. She spoke slowly, her voice unusually cold.

    She didn¡¯t have time for word games with Wen Linyu. Her time was precious and she wouldn¡¯t waste it on someone not worth it, as it would be pointless.

    "I¡¯ve been soaking in a medicinal bath and practicing walking, but it still hurts. It¡¯s a stabbing pain."

    Wen Linyu sighed gently, looking at his leg as he spoke.

    It hurt terribly.

    He could bear this pain, but if this pain could enable him to see Lu Qingyi, then he wouldn¡¯t bear it.

    Lu Qingyi: "..."

    She looked deeply at Wen Linyu, her lips sealed tight and said nothing.

    "Legs that have been without sensation for a long time will experience this after treatment. Your leg is now like a newborn¡¯s, so this pain is normal. Practice more over the next few days and it should get better."

    Before Lu Qingyi could open her mouth, Xu Boyan rushed to fill in with a slight hint of coldness in his smile.

    He doesn¡¯t even understand this basic knowledge. Hmph.

    He can¡¯t even stand this little bit of pain. Hmph.

    It¡¯s not because he doesn¡¯t understand or can¡¯t bear it, but because he has ulterior motives, right?

    Xu Boyan was very clear about Wen Linyu¡¯s intentions. As men, guessing each other¡¯s thoughts was quite simple.

    "Yeah, right."

    Lu Qingyi nodded, echoing Xu Boyan¡¯s words.

    She slightly lifted her head to look at Xu Boyan with a smile, surprised that Xu Boyan also understood this.

    Xu Boyan reached out and gently rubbed Lu Qingyi¡¯s head. His movements were amazingly gentle, his face full of affection.

    The interaction between Xu Boyan and Lu Qingyi was a thorn in Wen Linyu¡¯s eye. He closed his eyes, gripping his trousers tightly. The veins in his hand bulged out.

    It was an eyesore that stung his eyes.

    It was a heart-stabbing pain.

    The handsome man and beautiful woman seemed to be a perfect match, but in Wen Linyu¡¯s eyes, they were not.

    "Let me check your leg."

    Lu Qingyi took a few steps forward, her slender hand landing on Wen Linyu¡¯s thigh. She pinched it properly, her face expressionless.

    Xu Boyan¡¯s gaze rested on Lu Qingyi. When he saw Lu Qingyi place her hand on Wen Linyu¡¯s leg, even though he knew that Lu Qingyi was trying to examine Wen Linyu¡¯s leg, he was still incredibly displeased.

    He wanted to chop off Wen Linyu¡¯s leg, so he couldn¡¯t stand up at all.

    The warmth transferred from his leg made Wen Linyu¡¯s heart flutter. The touch of Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand felt very comfortable.

    If... Wen Linyu¡¯s expression looked rather dull, unfortunately, there were no ifs.

    "I¡¯ll prescribe some medicine for you to alleviate the pain. Take it for three days. I¡¯ve examined your leg carefully, there¡¯s no problem with it. From now on, persist with the medicinal bath and practice walking."

    After a long time, Lu Qingyi stood up and kept her distance from Wen Linyu, speaking indifferently.

    "Alright."

    Wen Linyu replied with the hint of a cold smile playing on his lips.

    The underlying message of Lu Qingyi¡¯s words suggested that he shouldn¡¯t find her again in the future.

    "Xu Boyan, let¡¯s go."

    Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t say goodbye to Wen Linyu, she just put her hand in Xu Boyan¡¯s and addressed him directly.

    From start to finish, she didn¡¯t say a single word to Wen Linyu, not even a goodbye when she turned to leave.

    "Okay."

    Xu Boyan nodded.

    "Yiyi, aren¡¯t you going to say goodbye to me?"

    In the end, Wen Linyu couldn¡¯t help but call out to stop Lu Qingyi.

    Hmph, this woman was truly heartless.

    But what could he do? He was infatuated with Lu Qingyi as she is now, always remembering her.

    There were even times when Wen Linyu felt he was going crazy; he might have masochistic tendencies.

    "I hope," Lu Qingyi stopped in her tracks and turned back to look at Wen Linyu, "we can refrain from seeing each other again."

    Her voice was icy, her facial expression equally frigid, and her words were ruthless.

    Extremely ruthless.

    So, she wished for them not to meet each other anymore?

    "Wen Linyu, Lu Qingyi can only be my wife. We¡¯re getting married soon."

    Xu Boyan turned around, lifting Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand. The diamond ring on her finger shone brightly in the night.

    His eyebrows were raised high, as though asserting his right, his smile victorious.

    His darling can only belong to him.

    Wen Linyu stared rigidly at the ring on Lu Qingyi¡¯s finger. He recognized it, it was a DR diamond ring.

    "Yes, we¡¯re getting married."

    Lu Qingyi wore a faint smile as she spoke slowly.

    They¡¯re getting married...

    Wen Linyu lowered his eyes in despair, remaining silent.

    As Xu Boyan and Lu Qingyi walked out, Wen Linyu watched their receding figures, disappearing from his line of sight.

    He watched the place where Xu Boyan and Lu Qingyi disappeared for a long, long time, without coming back to his senses.

    "Young master, there are plenty more fish in the sea, why cling to a one-sided love?"

    Uncle Wen had been waiting all along, only emerging after Xu Boyan and Lu Qingyi left. He came to Wen Linyu¡¯s side, comforting him.

    Wen Linyu had fallen in love with someone he shouldn¡¯t have.

    This was inevitably painful.

    He hoped that Wen Linyu could come to terms with it soon. The world was so big, surely he would find another person he liked.

 Chapter 476: Intentional Homicide Crime 476? _1

    Chapter 476: Intentional Homicide Crime 476? _1Lu Jiahao sat in the living room playing video games, his legs propped on the coffee table, resembling Lu Qingyi to some extent.

    Xu Boyan was bustling around in the kitchen, while Lu Qingyi was fiddling with something in her room.

    Lu Jiahao, stretching lazily, cast a glance at Xu Boyan, who was bustling around in the kitchen with an apron wrapped around his waist, and couldn¡¯t help feeling a flood of emotions.

    He just felt that Xu Boyan and Lu Qingyi gave off the vibe of an old married couple.

    The apartment just seemed a bit small. Lu Jiahao, propping his chin, looked around the apartment. A two-bedroom and one-living room setup, quite tiny, suitable for two lovebirds.

    But if they got married...

    It would be quite small indeed.

    Given Xu Boyan¡¯s wealth, he probably wouldn¡¯t use this apartment as the marital home, right?

    Kyoto is a place where real estate is worth its weight in gold. There are wealthy people who can¡¯t afford houses in Kyoto and instead buy apartments. Some even have their wedding apartments and post-wedding residences.

    "Jiahao, stay here tonight."

    Lu Qingyi came out of her room, rubbed her temples, and spoke in a slow, measured tone.

    There was no discernable emotion in her voice, it seemed like a casual remark.

    "Ah, no need, I¡¯ll go back to school."

    Lu Jiahao blinked and replied.

    He knew that Xu Boyan and Lu Qingyi were sleeping in separate rooms at the moment. If he stayed, wouldn¡¯t Lu Qingyi and Xu Boyan have to share a room?

    If he had to share the room with Xu Boyan, he... would definitely be scared.

    "There¡¯s a room across the hall."

    Lu Qingyi approached, and gave Lu Jiahao¡¯s head a light tap.

    Another room across, what did that mean?

    Lu Jiahao was a bit puzzled.

    "Your brother-in-law bought the entire apartment building."

    Lu Qingyi sat casually on the sofa, her tone calm and unaffected.

    He bought the whole apartment building?

    Bought it, really?

    Staring in disbelief, Lu Jiahao¡¯s face reflected his astonishment at Lu Qingyi¡¯s news.

    That is a bit... excessive, wasn¡¯t it?

    Rich and foolish?

    The people who had bought an entire apartment building were quite few in number, Lu Jiahao had never heard of such a thing - until now.

    "Sister... are you serious?"

    Lu Jiahao asked uncertainly.

    He probably didn¡¯t hear it wrong, but it sounded very mystical to him.

    "Yep."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s expression was as calm as ever.

    "Give me your phone."

    Lu Qingyi extended her hand wanting Lu Jiahao¡¯s phone.

    "Oh, okay."

    Lu Jiahao nodded and, quite puzzled, handed over his phone to Lu Qingyi.

    Suddenly, his ringtone echoed through the room, just as Lu Jiahao placed his phone on Lu Qingyi.

    "Answer it."

    Lu Qingyi glanced at the caller ID, spoke lightly with her hands tucked behind her head, her facial expression relaxed.

    It was a call from Lu Jiayue.

    Looking at the caller ID, Lu Jiahao hesitated a bit, then picked up the phone.

    "Lu Jiahao, mom¡¯s been put in jail."

    Without giving Lu Jiahao a chance to speak first, Lu Jiayue on the other end of the line blurted out her words urgently, her voice wavering with emotion.

    Mom¡¯s in jail?

    Lu Jiahao was taken aback, his gaze inadvertently turned to Lu Qingyi.

    What was going on?

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s face still held its calm expression, she met Lu Jiahao¡¯s gaze without any change in expression.

    "I¡¯m at the Kyoto prison now, hurry up and get here."

    Lu Jiayue¡¯s voice was particularly urgent, urging Lu Jiahao.

    The call ended, and Lu Jiahao hadn¡¯t recovered yet, he gazed blankly at the phone in his hand.

    "Sister..."

    After a long pause, Lu Jiahao stiffly turned his head to look at Lu Qingyi.

    "Go if you want to."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s voice was very calm, as if she knew everything.

    "You know?"

    Lu Jiahao was astonished. He hadn¡¯t said anything to Lu Qingyi, and yet she seemed aware of it all.

    He didn¡¯t use the speakerphone.

    "I was the one who sent her in."

    Lu Qingyi stood up, poured herself a glass of water, and spoke slowly, her voice especially calm.

    "Whether you blame me or hate me, Yao Meishu has to serve her time."

    Lu Qingyi slightly raised her chin, her voice was cold and indifferent, as she placed the glass on the table.

    She was the one who sent Yao Meishu to prison; she had investigated for a long time and with Xu Boyan¡¯s help, all the evidence pointed to Yao Meishu.

    Ruan Qingyang was murdered by Yao Meishu, not died during childbirth.

    Yao Meishu tampered with Ruan Qingyang¡¯s food. She did it when Ruan Qingyang was giving birth.

    The specifics, only Yao Meishu truly knew.

    "Why?"

    Lu Jiahao expressed his confusion. He couldn¡¯t quite understand what Lu Qingyi meant.

    What does it mean to serve Yao Meishu¡¯s due time in prison?

    Indeed, Yao Meishu wasn¡¯t kind to Lu Qingyi, but it didn¡¯t warrant a prison sentence.

    "Does premeditated murder count?"

    Lu Qingyi raised an eyebrow, her voice cold and indifferent.

    Premeditated murder?

    Lu Jiahao¡¯s expression stiffened as he stared at Lu Qingyi.

    "Dinner¡¯s ready."

    Xu Boyan removed his apron and announced, the meal already prepared.

    "Let¡¯s eat first."

    Lu Qingyi glanced at Lu Jiahao, before heading towards the dining table. Sear?h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    It wasn¡¯t that she didn¡¯t care about Lu Jiahao¡¯s emotions, but there was no way she could cater to them and let Yao Meishu go unpunished.

    After all, Ruan Qingyang was her mother, the one who had painstakingly given birth to her and might have been eagerly anticipating her arrival.

    Yao Meishu claimed that nobody had been looking forward to her birth, but now, Lu Qingyi was certain that someone was.

    The late Ruan Qingyang had been waiting, as had the previously ignorant Lu Mohai, and Xu Boyan.

    Lu Jiahao¡¯s mind hadn¡¯t caught up yet, he followed Lu Qingyi to the dining table in a daze and ate mechanically.

    He remained stupefied throughout the entire process.

    Lu Qingyi looked at Lu Jiahao, lowered her head, a mysterious emotion flashing in her eyes.

    She didn¡¯t feel wonderful about it; after all, she cared for her younger brother, Lu Jiahao.

    "Be good, I warmed up some milk. Go have some."

    Xu Boyan understood Lu Qingyi¡¯s emotions all too well. He gently rubbed her head and spoke softly.

    Lu Qingyi nodded: "Okay."

    "You¡¯re confused, aren¡¯t you?"

    Xu Boyan put down his chopsticks and looked at Lu Jiahao as he asked.

    "Yes."

    Lu Jiahao also put down his chopsticks, looking back at Xu Boyan, a look of curiosity written all over his face.

    He was not understanding anything, not one bit.

    "You should know that your sister¡¯s mother is your aunt."

    Xu Boyan remained quiet for a moment then spoke somberly.

    Lu Jiahao nodded. He understood this, but he couldn¡¯t see the relevance.

    "Your aunt died while giving birth to your sister. It wasn¡¯t due to complications during childbirth, but foul play."

    Xu Boyan leveled a cold gaze at Lu Jiahao.

    Foul play?

    Lu Jiahao¡¯s eyes widened. Even without Xu Boyan saying it, he could guess that this referred to Yao Meishu.

 Chapter 477: Truth 477 Emerges_1

    Chapter 477: Truth 477 Emerges_1"Are you saying that my mom hurt my aunt?"

    Lu Jiahao bit his lip tightly, took a deep breath, still harboring a sliver of hope.

    He hoped it wasn¡¯t so.

    Yao Meishu was his mother, the woman who brought him up, cared for him from childhood. Although Yao Meishu¡¯s thoughts were a bit too radical for him to accept, there¡¯s no denying that Yao Meishu treated him well.

    Yao Meishu was his mother.

    He didn¡¯t want this villain to be his mother.

    Xu Boyan: "Yes."

    Lu Jiahao suddenly felt dizzy, he nearly fell over on the spot.

    He looked at Xu Boyan, unable to utter a word for a while.

    Even though he had suspicions, he couldn¡¯t accept it when Xu Boyan confirmed that Yao Meishu was involved.

    "Therefore, your sister won¡¯t let Yao Meishu off."

    Xu Boyan slowly stood up, facing Lu Jiahao as he spoke.

    Lu Qingyi was never a kind person; she would do her utmost to protect those she cared about.

    How could Lu Qingyi possibly let it go when her mother was killed?

    The answer was non-existent.

    "I understand."

    Lu Jiahao lowered his gaze, remaining silent.

    If Yao Meishu did something wrong, then as her son, he wouldn¡¯t defend her either. sea??h th§× Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Wrong is wrong.

    Those who do wrong should be punished.

    Lu Jiahao couldn¡¯t ask for mercy for Yao Meishu just because she was his mother.

    "Brother-in-law, I am going to see my mom."

    Lu Jiahao took a deep breath and spoke slowly.

    Yao Meishu was his mother, he needed to check on her no matter what.

    "Sister, I¡¯m going now."

    Lu Qingyi carried the milk to him, Lu Jiahao greeted Lu Qingyi.

    "I¡¯ll go with you."

    Lu Qingyi handed the milk to Xu Boyan, her tone was noticeably cold.

    She found out that Yao Meishu did it, but Lu Qingyi still didn¡¯t understand the reason behind it.

    Was Yao Meishu really that ruthless? After all, Ruan Qingyang was her sister, from the same parents. No matter how jealous she was, she shouldn¡¯t have killed her.

    "This... Sister..."

    Lu Jiahao was taken aback, he bit his lip lightly, looking somewhat uneasy.

    It seemed inappropriate for Lu Qingyi to come along because Yao Meishu was put in prison by Lu Qingyi herself.

    "Let¡¯s go."

    Lu Qingyi left without further explanation, picking up her keys and heading for the door. Lu Jiahao had no choice but to follow her.

    He was filled with anxiety en route. He couldn¡¯t quite discern his feelings. On one hand, there was his beloved mother, and on the other, his respected sister.

    His adored sister sent his adoring mother to prison. Even though his mother was at fault, Lu Jiahao still felt distressed.

    ¡ª¡ª

    Lu Jiayue was anxiously pacing outside the prison, while Lu Yao sat in the car, doing who knows what.

    Lu Jiayue was extremely anxious, she wanted to see Yao Meishu, but the prison guards wouldn¡¯t let her. She felt like an ant on a hot pot.

    "Dad, what should we do? Say something."

    The car door was closed, Lu Jiayue knocked on the window, asking anxiously.

    Lu Yao sat in the car, his eyes closed, his brow furrowed. No one knew what he was thinking.

    He was unmoved by Lu Jiayue¡¯s shouts. No one knew whether he didn¡¯t hear or didn¡¯t want to respond.

    "Dad."

    Lu Jiayue kept tapping on the glass window.

    "What are you doing?"

    Lu Yao rolled down the glass window, his voice slightly cold, seeming somewhat irritable.

    "What about mom?"

    Lu Jiayue tightly bit her lip, slowly opening her mouth to ask.

    She was genuinely worried, not being able to see Yao Meishu made her even more anxious.

    "You¡¯re asking me, who do I ask?"

    Lu Yao¡¯s voice sounded much more irritated, he looked at Lu Jiayue with furrowed brows.

    Lu Jiayue was stunned, looking in disbelief at Lu Yao. Lu Yao had always loved Yao Meishu deeply. Being that Yao Meishu was arrested, the most panicked person should be Lu Yao.

    Lu Yao¡¯s reaction now was completely off.

    Deep down, Lu Yao was shocked. The person he first fell in love with was Ruan Qingyang, and the first love is always the most unforgettable.

    Having spent so much time with Yao Meishu, he now loved Yao Meishu, but he couldn¡¯t accept that Ruan Qingyang was killed by Yao Meishu herself.

    In fact, when Lu Yao first began to get along with Yao Meishu, Yao Meishu accepted his confession. He initially found Yao Meishu to be a bit off, but couldn¡¯t quite put his finger on why.

    Later on, he gradually got used to Yao Meishu, and wholeheartedly fell in love with her, but Lu Yao always felt that something was wrong, but he couldn¡¯t describe it in detail.

    "Dad, what are you saying? The person inside is my mother, your beloved wife."

    After regaining her clarity, Lu Jiayue started shouting out.

    That was her mother, after all.

    "Stop yelling."

    Lu Yao lit a cigarette, and the smoke started to curl up.

    Because Yao Meishu did not like the smell of tobacco, he had quit smoking, only occasionally smoking one or two at social gatherings, not much. He didn¡¯t smoke at all in his daily life.

    He was truly feeling irritated now.

    "Sis...."

    Lu Jiahao got out of the car and walked directly towards Lu Jiayue.

    "Lu Jiahao, you only show up now? Your mother is locked up inside."

    Lu Jiayue quickly switched her focus onto Lu Jiahao, she grabbed him and started speaking.

    She had called Lu Jiahao over an hour ago, and Lu Jiahao arrived an hour later. That long time indicates that Lu Jiahao wasn¡¯t in a hurry at all.

    Lu Jiahao lowered his gaze, staying silent.

    "Have you ever cared about mom? Lu Jiahao, you didn¡¯t rush over right away, do you think that is fair to mom?"

    Lu Jiayue began questioning, her voice filled with anger.

    Lu Jiahao didn¡¯t say a word.

    "Stop arguing."

    Lu Yao spoke, Lu Jiayue¡¯s chattering now seriously irritated him.

    Lu Qingyi was fiddling with the car keys, she casually walked over, and then straight away bypassed Lu Jiayue, going directly into the prison.

    She must have said something to the prison guard, as the guard was very respectful towards Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Jiayue was about to call Lu Qingyi, but upon seeing this, she was stunned.

    Lu Jiahao, however, showed no extra emotion.

    Lu Yao watched Lu Qingyi, his eyes revealing an incomprehensible light.

    "Lu Qingyi, are you very familiar with the prison guard?"

    Lu Jiayue walked up quickly, she looked at Lu Qingyi and asked.

    This time she wasn¡¯t hypocritically calling her sister Qingyi, instead, she directly called her by her name.

    As for Lu Jiayue¡¯s manner of addressing her, Lu Qingyi raised an eyebrow.

    "Take me in."

    Before Lu Qingyi could speak, Lu Jiayue spoke again.

    "Sorry, I don¡¯t know you well."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s cold gaze settled on Lu Jiayue, she spoke coldly.

 Chapter 478 to see Yao Meishu _1

    Chapter 478: 478 to see Yao Meishu _1"My mother is in there, and I believe in her innocence. So, I am going in to talk to her. After all, she is your aunt, and you¡¯ve referred to her as ¡¯mother¡¯ for nearly twenty years. Please do me this favor, as if you¡¯re helping yourself."

    Lu Jiayue stared at Lu Qingyi, expecting her response. She then began to speak slowly.

    She put away the contempt she held inside her for Lu Qingyi.

    She spoke in a proud tone, showing her dislike for Lu Qingyi. She didn¡¯t want Lu Qingyi to be better than her. She didn¡¯t display the gentle and understanding exterior she usually did...

    However, she truly cared for Yao Meishu, her mother. Yao Meishu held an important place in her heart.

    "Innocence? Helping myself?"

    Lu Qingyi raised her eyebrows, coldly gazing at Lu Jiayue with an expression of indifference.

    "Fine, let¡¯s go in then."

    After finishing her sentence, Lu Qingyi continued to speak in her usual indifferent tone.

    Lu Jiayue bit her lips and followed Lu Qingyi into the prison, the guard didn¡¯t stop them.

    "Jiahao, aren¡¯t you coming in?"

    Lu Qingyi looked back and saw that Lu Jiahao hadn¡¯t followed, she said with a slightly furrowed brow.

    "Hmm."

    Lu Jiahao lightly responded and followed in.

    He couldn¡¯t quite describe the strange feeling in his heart.

    Kyoto Prison was the largest prison in Kyoto with not-so-bad facilities and dim lighting, giving off an eerie feeling.

    Lu Jiahao quietly followed behind, watching Lu Qingyi¡¯s retreating figure with mixed emotions.

    "Lu Qingyi, why do you know the guard here?"

    Lu Jiayue, paying attention to the environment inside the prison, curiously asked Lu Qingyi.

    Although the environment wasn¡¯t awful, it was very gloomy. After all, a prison is still a prison. Yao Meishu must be suffering inside and Lu Jiayue felt a great sympathy towards her.

    When they arrived at the cell holding Yao Meishu, she was in a white prison uniform, her hair messy, curled up in a corner, giving off an impression of pitiful innocence.

    She was the only prisoner in this cell.

    "Mom."

    Upon seeing Yao Meishu, Lu Jiayue looked worried, leaning her entire body against the bars, tears falling from her eyes.

    "Yueyue..."

    Yao Meishu¡¯s eyes lit up when she saw Lu Jiayue, her gaze filled with hope.

    "Yueyue, I was framed."

    Yao Meishu, due to her long years as a rich wife, couldn¡¯t stand this place for a second; she felt an extreme sense of fear here.

    She wanted out, she no longer wanted to stay here.

    The incident from twenty years ago, how could anyone dig it up now? Yes, she was framed.

    "I know, mother."

    Lu Jiayue nodded, wiping her tears as she spoke.

    In her eyes, she believed unquestionably that Yao Meishu was framed.

    "Framed?"

    Lu Qingyi crossed her arms, her eyebrows knitting, and watched Yao Meishu with a cold gaze.

    Framed, huh?

    She scoffed, Yao Meishu¡¯s skin was definitely thick.

    "Lu Qingyi."

    Yao Meishu looked at Lu Qingyi in surprise. She had been too focused on Lu Jiayue, and had not paid attention to Lu Qingyi.

    Upon closer observation, she realized that both Lu Qingyi and Lu Jiahao were present. Yao Meishu¡¯s heart skipped a beat and she suddenly felt uneasy.

    "Yao Meishu, evil deeds will meet retribution, and karma will work its way around. If there was no sufficient evidence, you would still be at large."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s expression was cold, and her look at Yao Meishu was even colder.

    Yao Meishu used to say that no one had expected her birth.

    Yes, her own mother was killed by Yao Meishu, and her father didn¡¯t know about her existence. Who could have possibly looked forward to her arrival?

    Lu Qingyi found it extremely ironic.

    "It was you then, right, Lu Qingyi? This is your doing, isn¡¯t it?"

    Yao Meishu was no fool. She was smart, quickly picking up the undertones in Lu Qingyi¡¯s words.

    On the fifth day in Kyoto, she and Lu Yao had planned to return to Jin City, but their visa didn¡¯t come through, hence they were stuck in Kyoto.

    At first, Yao Meishu was very confused, she had no idea why this was happening.

    Now, looking back, she suddenly realized that someone was playing dirty. After considering her usual conduct, she realized she didn¡¯t have any enemies, and Lu Qingyi was the only plausible suspect.

    Ruan Qingyang was killed by her, and Ruan Qingyang was Lu Qingyi¡¯s mother.

    "Yes, it was me. If you hadn¡¯t done anything, I wouldn¡¯t have done anything to you."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s expression remained calm throughout the encounter.

    "Lu Qingyi, she¡¯s your aunt."

    Hearing Lu Qingyi¡¯s words, Lu Jiayue was shocked, her eyes widened in disbelief as she looked at Lu Qingyi.

    The situation that landed Yao Meishu in prison was orchestrated by none other than Lu Qingyi.

    "Ruan Qingyang was her sister."

    Lu Qingyi glanced at Lu Jiayue, her voice calm and cold.

    What difference did being an aunt make?

    An aunt who had been emotionally abusive towards her since childhood, one who never cared about her, an aunt who had killed her own mother.

    Was she supposed to face this woman with kindness and forgiveness?

    "My mother didn¡¯t, my mother couldn¡¯t possibly be a murderer. Your mother clearly died due to childbirth complications."

    Lu Jiayue spoke with conviction. She firmly believed that Yao Meishu wouldn¡¯t have done such a thing and that Lu Qingyi was merely seeking revenge against Yao Meishu.

    "I have evidence. Would you like to see it?"

    Lu Qingyi put her hands in her pockets, a slight smirk on her lips as she spoke, her beautiful brows raised slightly in provocation.

    "Sure."

    Lu Jiayue replied decisively. She was certain that Lu Qingyi had no real evidence.

    All this while, Lu Jiahao remained silent. He knew Lu Qingyi¡¯s character. She never did anything uncertain. If she said she had evidence, she did; if she said it is, then it definitely was.

    His mother... Lu Jiahao felt a sudden surge of self-mockery. He had always believed that Yao Meishu wouldn¡¯t do anything that transgressed morality.

    "Alright."

    Lu Qingyi took a pendant out of her pocket. Tilting her head to look at Lu Jiayue, a playful smile lingered on her lips.

    Yao Meishu¡¯s heart skipped a beat at the sight of it. She looked at Lu Qingyi with a slight panic in her eyes, but quickly composed herself. S§×arch* The Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    If there¡¯s nothing to hide, there¡¯s no need to be afraid, right?

    Those who have a guilty conscience naturally fear repercussions.

    "Lu Qingyi..."

    Yao Meishu clung to the bars, her gaze met Lu Qingyi¡¯s. As if seeing through Lu Qingyi, she seemed to see Ruan Qingyang, and her heart was even more panicked.

    "I really don¡¯t have any evidence."

    Lu Qingyi traced the pendant in her hand, her voice nonchalant.

    No evidence?

    Yao Meishu let out a sigh of relief, and the heavy stone in her heart dropped.

    "My mother didn¡¯t do anything. How could you possibly have any evidence?"

    Lu Qingyi herself had admitted that she had no evidence. Lu Jiayue retorted indignantly.

 Chapter 479 Hypnosis_1

    Chapter 479: 479 Hypnosis_1Lu Jiahao was shocked as he looked at Lu Qingyi, disbelief gleaming in his eyes.

    No evidence?

    Why?

    If there was no evidence, how could they be so sure of Lu Qingyi?

    Lu Qingyi smirked and laughed lightly. Indeed, she had no evidence. There were plenty of signs pointing to Yao Meishu causing harm to Ruan Qingyang, but she couldn¡¯t gather solid evidence.

    She just used her own influence to have Yao Meishu put behind bars without any conclusive proof to convict her.

    "Is that so?"

    Lu Qingyi raised her eyebrows, casting a casual glance at Lu Jiayue.

    Taking out a pendant, Lu Qingyi waved it continuously before Yao Meishu, whose eyes gradually blurred.

    "What are you up to, Lu Qingyi?"

    Watching Yao Meishu¡¯s gaze become increasingly abnormal, Lu Jiayue cried out in shock.

    What on earth was Lu Qingyi doing?

    She tried to reach for Lu Qingyi, but was seized by a prison officer who had entered at some point, and was forced to look on at Lu Qingyi¡¯s strange actions.

    "Who are you?"

    Lu Qingyi suddenly asked.

    "Yao Meishu."

    Like a devoid of emotion, Yao Meishu honestly answered Lu Qingyi¡¯s question.

    "What¡¯s your sister¡¯s name?"

    "Ruan Qingyang."

    "What¡¯s your daughter¡¯s name?"

    "Lu Jiayue."

    "What kind of person do you think your sister is?"

    "Excellent."

    Lu Qingyi asked, and Yao Meishu answered. It was as if she was compelled to respond, and her answers were all accurate and truthful.

    Lu Jiahao stared wide-eyed at Lu Qingyi in surprise. Hypnosis, a concept he had only seen on TV dramas, was apparently not just a fictitious concept.

    This was baffling.

    He had only heard about it, but never seen it with his own eyes.

    Lu Jiahao¡¯s eyes twinkled as he looked at Lu Qingyi. She was really impressive, but why did he have to discover her other talents at such a time and place?

    "Lu..."

    "Shut up and keep quiet."

    Lu Jiayue wanted to call Lu Qingyi but was interrupted by a cold voice from the prison officer.

    Lu Jiayue, startled, shrunk back and fell silent.

    "Did your sister die in childbirth?"

    Lu Qingyi asked again, moving the conversation towards the crux of the matter.

    "No."

    Yao Meishu seemed to struggle before answering somewhat slowly.

    Although hypnosis can compel people to tell the truth, secrets that have been buried long may not necessarily be confessed by those under hypnosis.

    But Lu Qingyi was confident in her hypnosis skills.

    "How did she die?"

    "Poisoned."

    Poisoned?

    Lu Jiayue and Lu Jiahao both looked up at Yao Meishu in synchrony.

    Lu Jiahao, having known the truth beforehand, wasn¡¯t surprised. However, hearing those words from Yao Meishu¡¯s mouth made his heart run cold.

    Lu Jiayue, on the other hand, was flabbergasted. Yao Meishu had clearly said before that Ruan Qingyang died of childbirth complications, but now she claimed that she had been poisoned.

    Had Yao Meishu actually done something?

    "Who poisoned her?"

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s gaze was icy cold.

    "... I did."

    With each word seeming to take a minute to utter, Yao Meishu had spoken after a long struggle.

    In her subconscious, she probably didn¡¯t want to confess, and it was only due to Lu Qingyi¡¯s hypnosis that she was forced to admit it.

    I?

    At that single word, Lu Jiayue was petrified. She stared at Yao Meishu, her face full of disbelief.

    Just a few minutes ago, Yao Meishu had clearly denied committing any wrongdoing, and now, so swiftly, she ate her own words?

    She wanted to voice out her suspicions but swallowed her words upon receiving a warning glance from the prison officer.

    "I want to know the specifics."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s eyes hardened even more.

    "I hated Ruan Qingyang, hated that she was better than me. I was in love with Lu Yao, but Lu Yao was infatuated with Ruan Qingyang.

    I was accepted into Beijing University, while Ruan Qingyang was accepted into Hardrick. Ruan Qingyang would frequently visit me at Beijing University, bestowing gifts upon me, and unexpectedly ensnared Lu Yao.

    Lu Yao mistook Ruan Qingyang for me and started to fervently pursue me. Fearing my secret would be exposed, I barred Ruan Qingyang from visiting Beijing University and began to mimic her personality. Eventually, I accepted Lu Yao¡¯s infatuation.

    We got together, and later, we got married. I continued imitating Ruan Qingyang¡¯s personality, fearing that what Lu Yao was really attracted to was Ruan Qingyang¡¯s unique character.

    ...

    Ruan Qingyang became pregnant and moved to Jin City. I was scared. I feared Lu Yao discovering Ruan Qingyang.

    I thought of countless strategies but to no avail. Because Ruan Qingyang was a doctor and had a keen sense for medicine, I couldn¡¯t get to her.

    I gave birth earlier than her and seeing her lying weak and alone in bed, I thought of poisoning her.

    I succeeded. Bribing the doctor, I orchestrated a fatal childbirth..."

    Yao Meishu rambled on, devoid of any emotions in her eyes, as if she were speaking of something trivial.

    A hypnotized person often shows no emotions, answering questions like a tool.

    Yao Meishu was no different. In fact, she was utterly unaware of what she was confessing.

    Both Lu Jiayue and Lu Jiahao were utterly shocked after hearing Yao Meishu¡¯s confession, their faces plastered with disbelief.

    Lu Jiahao swayed momentarily, leaning against the wall for support, his gaze upon Yao Meishu was one of disappointment.

    His very own mother had actually poisoned her own biological sister. What a cruel-hearted shrew.

    Lu Jiayue bit her lips tightly. What chilled her even more was the deception by Yao Meishu.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s eyes were filled with chilling rage. She despised herself for calling this ruthless woman ¡¯mother¡¯ for so many years.

    She was deluded into accepting a murderer as her mother. This was indeed tragically comical.

    "This is the evidence."

    Lu Qingyi put away the pendant, her voice freezing cold.

    You wanted evidence? Well, here it is, concrete evidence.

    As the hypnosis ended, Yao Meishu¡¯s expression slowly focused, and she was fully alert again.

    A good hypnotist doesn¡¯t care about the object they use for hypnosis. They just need something to hypnotize people with.

    In fact, they don¡¯t need anything at all to hypnotize someone.

    "Yueyue, where¡¯s your dad? It¡¯s so dark in here. You must find a way to get me out. I didn¡¯t do anything wrong."

    Yao Meishu¡¯s hands grabbed hold of the bars. She looked at Lu Jiayue, her eyes full of desperate hope.

    Yes, she wanted to get out, desperately.

    She didn¡¯t do anything wrong?

    Upon hearing these five words, Lu Jiahao¡¯s heart felt colder. Still denying it, huh?

    She was arrested, so there had to be some evidence. On what grounds did Yao Meishu believe that no one could unearth her misdeeds?

    Lu Jiahao couldn¡¯t help but chuckle ironically.

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 Chapter 480 Cunning Yao Meishu_1

    Chapter 480: 480 Cunning Yao Meishu_1Lu Jiayue clenched her lips tightly, her gaze at Yao Meishu was difficult to articulate.

    Yao Meishu was oblivious to the fact that she had just let all the secrets slip out, still believing that no one had caught her off guard.

    Lu Jiayue was quite anxious inside.

    Her mother couldn¡¯t go to jail, which would tarnish her reputation.

    She wanted to warn Yao Meishu, but seeing the sternness in the prison guard¡¯s eyes, she swallowed back all her words.

    Lu Qingyi moved her neck subtly, glanced at Yao Meishu with a nonchalant smirk, and pulled out a voice recorder from her pocket, waving it around, "That¡¯s correct. Would you like to listen to it?"

    Lu Qingyi swaggered her voice recorder, the smile on her lips full of sarcasm.

    Lu Jiayue¡¯s heart raced in anticipation, meanwhile, Lu Jiahao maintained his composure.

    Yao Meishu was confused but felt extremely uneasy.

    Perhaps something unforeseeable was about to happen.

    "Jiahao."

    Lu Jiayue was intercepted by the prison guard. Unable to move, she focused on Lu Jiahao.

    It doesn¡¯t matter what happens to Yao Meishu, what is important is that this recording must be destroyed or else Yao Meishu will end up in jail.

    Lu Jiayue didn¡¯t want Yao Meishu to go to jail; she wanted her to go free.

    Lu Jiahao understood Lu Jiayue¡¯s intention, his expression remained indifferent, with no sign of cooperation.

    Lu Qingyi held her hand gently on the switch of the voice recorder, and the conversation between herself and Yao Meishu slowly poured out from the device.

    Lu Qingyi asked, to which Yao Meishu prevented, answering every question with nothing but the truth, without leaving anything unclear.

    Yao Meishu was stunned. She didn¡¯t know when she had said such words, nor why she had obediently answered Lu Qingyi¡¯s questions.

    She must be out of her mind. Yet, what was going on?

    "No, that¡¯s not how it happened...."

    When the recoding ended, Yao Meishu suddenly dropped onto the ground, looking dazed.

    No, this isn¡¯t what happened. This isn¡¯t what happened at all.

    She never said those words. It must be a trick by Lu Qingyi.

    Yao Meishu appeared vague, as she looked at Lu Qingyi, her eyes filled with increasing fear, "I never said that."

    No, it happened twenty years ago. Why is this scandal being exposed now after so many years have passed?

    "Now, deal with this."

    Lu Qingyi stowed the voice recorder back into her pocket, and turned around to leave without looking back.

    She won¡¯t let Yao Meishu out of jail, she wants Yao Meishu to rot in prison for a lifetime.

    To suffer for the rest of her life.

    Lu Jiahao kept his head down, looking at his own mother disappointingly, "Mom, any mistake is a mistake."

    "Lu Jiahao, what do you mean by that? You think it¡¯s right for me to go to jail?"

    Lu Jiahao¡¯s words infuriated Yao Meishu. She pointed her finger at him berating, nowhere near her usual elegant demeanor.

    "Lu Jiahao."

    Lu Jiayue was released by the prison at this time. She walked to Lu Jiahao, her voice full of grief.

    ¡¯Let¡¯s go."

    Lu Jiahao said coldly.

    A life for a life ¨C it¡¯s only fair.

    Yao Meishu poisoned Ruan Qingyang to death, it was only fair that she ended up in prison. Lu Jiahao wouldn¡¯t plead for Yao Meishu, he knew it would be in vain.

    "Slap!" The crisp sound rang out in the cell, as Lu Jiayue raised her arm and slapped Lu Jiahao.

    "Lu Jiahao, she is your mother."

    Lu Jiayue said, Lu Jiahao is supposed to find ways to get Yao Meishu out, not coldly say "let¡¯s go".

    "I know."

    Lu Jiahao¡¯s head slightly tilted, he lowered his eyes slowly, his voice very cold.

    Yao Meishu was his mother, obviously, he knew that, without a doubt. S~ea??h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    But this didn¡¯t mean that Yao Meishu being his mother could save her from punishment, right? You pay for what you have done. Despite being heartbroken over Yao Meishu, Lu Jiahao still chose to silently turn and walk away.

    ¡ª¡ª

    As soon as Lu Qingyi stepped out, she saw Lu Mohai. He stood at the door with a furious face. He paced anxiously but had no intention of going in.

    "How did it go?"

    Lu Mohai approached, asking anxiously.

    The reason why he didn¡¯t go in was quite simple. Seeing a face similar to that of Ruan Qingyang, he really couldn¡¯t bear to do it.

    Hence, he did not dare to go in, fearing that he would soften at the sight of a face so similar to Ruan Qingyang.

    "I got the recording."

    Lu Qingyi placed the recording into Lu Mohai¡¯s hand, her voice somewhat gentle.

    Lu Mohai listened eagerly, his whole being stunned when he heard it all. He slowly squatted down, filled with sadness.

    He hadn¡¯t protected Ruan Qingyang.

    Without that accident, if he had someone keep an eye on Ruan Qingyang, would the subsequent events have happened?

    If she didn¡¯t love him, if she had no feelings for him, why did Ruan Qingyang secretly leave Jin City and give birth to their child?

    Lu Mohai could not comprehend why.

    "Dad, Mom should be at peace now."

    Lu Qingyi looked up at the sky and said quietly, her voice exceptionally soft.

    How is Ruan Qingyang doing? What kind of person was her mother?

    She really wanted to meet her mother, but alas she no longer had the chance.

    "Hmm."

    Lu Mohai nodded.

    "Qingyi."

    Lu Yao saw Lu Qingyi coming out by herself and hurried to open the car door, rushing over.

    It was nice when they were alone.

    Lu Qingyi frowned as she looked at the source of the voice; her eyes remained icy cold.

    "Can she come out?"

    Lu Yao assumed that Lu Qingyi came to help Yao Meishu get out. It should be easier for Lu Qingyi who knew the prison guards.

    Since Yao Meishu kept claiming her innocence, it probably means she was telling the truth.

    Although Lu Qingyi had been cold and ignoring them, Lu Yao was strangely confident. He believed that Lu Qingyi was here to help Yao Meishu.

    "You¡¯re asking the wrong question."

    Lu Qingyi, standing on the stairs, looked down on Lu Yao, giving a feeling of superiority.

    "Huh?"

    Lu Yao was dazed, not understanding Lu Qingyi¡¯s meaning.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s gaze towards Lu Yao grew colder. Did he think she was here to save Yao Meishu? Lu Qingyi felt the need to point out that Lu Yao was outlandishly hopeful despite his mediocre looks.

    She was here to collect evidence, aiming to ensure Yao Meishu remains in prison forever.

 Chapter 481: Approaching Time 481_1

    Chapter 481: Approaching Time 481_1"Do you know why I¡¯m here?"

    Lu Qingyi raised her eyebrows, she stared at Lu Yao and asked with a smile that wasn¡¯t quite a smile.

    "I¡¯m here to make sure Yao Meishu spends the rest of her life in prison."

    Lu Qingyi smiled faintly, looking down at Lu Yao from a higher position. The atmosphere was particularly cold, to the point of piercing the heart.

    Yes, she¡¯s here to make sure Yao Meishu is jailed for good.

    That was undeniable.

    Lu Yao was stunned.

    "Goodbye."

    Before Lu Yao could react, Lu Qingyi left with Lu Mohai. The rest wasn¡¯t her concern.

    All she needed to do was hand over the evidence and apply some tricks. Yao Meishu would then have to spend her entire life in prison.

    Prison food wasn¡¯t bad, and she wouldn¡¯t have to pay or put in any work herself.

    That was great. With free meals, Yao Meishu should be grateful to her.

    ¡ª-

    Tomorrow would be the 14th of December. Standing in front of the calendar, Lu Qingyi took a deep breath, feeling inexplicably nervous.

    Time flew by so fast, with only one day left. Tomorrow she and Xu Boyan would get their marriage certificate.

    Marrying him.

    Although she had been looking forward to it, she suddenly felt a flutter of panic as the day arrived.

    She used to be fearless in the face of challenges, but this new feeling was quite strange.

    She had no idea what Xu Boyan was up to either, as he¡¯d been coming home late lately and seemed really busy.

    Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t bother to ask, too indifferent to do so.

    There was a knock on the apartment door. Lu Qingyi answered it to find Gu Qihan standing there.

    With her right hand on the door frame and her left hand on the door, her right leg bent and her head leaning on her hand, Lu Qingyi looked at Gu Qihan outside the door in surprise.

    She was standing in the doorway, sending a clear message that Gu Qihan wasn¡¯t welcome in.

    No one could just walk into her home.

    "How much do you want to leave my cousin?"

    Gu Qihan raised her head to look at Lu Qingyi, she bit her lip gently and began to inquire slowly.

    It felt like a possessive future mother-in-law trying to get rid of a disliked daughter-in-law by offering money. The whole situation felt very familiar.

    Lu Qingyi: "? ? ?"

    What was going on?

    Gu Qihan wanted to pay her to leave Xu Boyan. Was she out of her mind?

    Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t even need money. If she clinged onto Xu Boyan, she would be loaded.

    Lu Qingyi never considered that such clich¨¦ plots would ever happen to her, but indeed, life was full of surprises.

    "Get lost."

    Lu Qingyi closed the door abruptly. Her voice was chilling cold.

    The rejected Gu Qihan stood outside: "????"

    This was not what she had expected.

    Lu Qingyi should¡¯ve either accepted or rejected. Gu Qihan didn¡¯t anticipate the way Lu Qingyi handled that.

    She was directly shut out.

    Not giving up, Gu Qihan continued knocking, but received no response.

    Lu Qingyi closed the door, hid in the sofa, and went on playing with her phone. But the knocking came again, making her annoyed.

    The soundproofing in the apartment wasn¡¯t great. The constant knocking was getting on Lu Qingyi¡¯s nerves. She opened the balcony door, checked her floor, and calculated the height.

    Seventh floor.

    Not very high. She then climbed down from the balcony. Lu Qingyi was very agile and very precise in her movements. In just a few minutes, she got down from the seventh floor.

    She dusted herself off, sauntered out and left, feeling quite cheerful.

    Keep knocking, no one would respond. Not ever.

    Lu Qingyi found it annoying and exasperating.

    Lu Qingyi went to the medical college, and the moment she arrived the campus dwellers were surprised.

    Lu Qingyi rarely visits the school. Besides, due to her prominence in the lab, many medical students had started to pay more attention to her.

    Many of them saw her as a goddess.

    "Qingyi, why are you at school today?"

    Li Xianya was quite surprised to see Lu Qingyi.

    "I was bored."

    Lu Qingyi lay on the desk as soon as she arrived, closing her eyes for a nap, when her phone vibrated.

    A call from Lun Boyan.

    "Lu Qingyi, can¡¯t you be more responsible?"

    The moment she picked up, Lun Boyan started ranting.

    Lu Qingyi was puzzled, not understanding why.

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    "Didn¡¯t you say you would take care of the issue at the medical association? Have you done that?"

    Lun Boyan was stomping around his office, sounding angry as ever.

    He thought that Lu Qingyi had addressed the problem, but she hadn¡¯t. He was very furious.

    Medical association?

    What issue?

    "I forgot."

    Lu Qingyi touched her nose, looking somewhat guilty.

    Indeed, she owed Lun Boyan an apology. She had promised to address the issue but didn¡¯t keep her word.

    After going to the Wen Mansion, she went straight back to her apartment. The issue concerning Yao Meishu happened the next day, so the matter at the medical association was pushed to the back of her mind.

    Lun Boyan: "...."

    Forgot?

    Damn.

    He really wanted to dissect Lu Qingyi¡¯s brain to see what was in it. He was left speechless at her behaviour.

    How could she forget such an important matter? What could she possibly remember?

    "Do you know what you have to do tomorrow?"

    Lun Boyan took a deep breath, constantly consoling himself not to get angry, and asked slowly.

    If Lu Qingyi had forgotten about tomorrow¡¯s event, he might have been glad.

    Lun Boyan knew that Lu Qingyi was going to get her marriage certificate with Xu Boyan tomorrow. He¡¯d been counting down the days.

    "Yes, going to get the marriage certificate."

    Lu Qingyi answered quickly and confidently.

    Lun Boyan: "....How come you remember that?"

    Lun Boyan was trying to steady his emotions.

    "It¡¯s important, of course I remember."

    Lu Qingyi took her phone and walked leisurely out of the classroom.

    Well, since she hadn¡¯t addressed the issue, she might as well go take care of it now. The culprits must have grown braver due to her absence.

    It¡¯s important, so of course, I remember?

    Lun Boyan: "...."

    So, does this mean that the issue at the medical association is not important?

    Lun Boyan was so angry he could explode. He couldn¡¯t understand why the two granddaughters of his old friends were behaving this way.

    Who were they like?

    Those two deceased old men didn¡¯t have such characteristics, this was baffling.

    "I¡¯ll go check it out now."

    After saying that, Lu Qingyi hung up the phone.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s words made Lun Boyan¡¯s heart leap. Just as he was about to say something, he found that the phone had been hung up. He was left speechless.

    Could she hang up on him like that?

 Chapter 482 Medical Organization_1

    Chapter 482: 482 Medical Organization_1When Lu Qingyi reappeared in the medical organization, everyone was panicked. Many people were dumbfounded at the sight of her. The work in their hands came to a halt.

    A sudden guilt arose in them.

    They didn¡¯t know if Lu Qingyi was here to collect something or had heard something and returned.

    Many people started to panic and hoped that Lu Qingyi would leave soon.

    "Doctor, is there anything wrong?"

    After returning, Lu Qingyi stood still, with an exceptionally cold aura from the eyes under the mask, not uttering a word, emanating a cold aura all around.

    Someone shyly asked, trembling for fear of Lu Qingyi¡¯s temper.

    "Don¡¯t you all have a bit of ABC knowledge in your hearts?"

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s expression was exceptionally cold. She looked around and her countenance turned even colder.

    She nearly cursed. She was not in a pleasant mood. That old man, who wouldn¡¯t dare to scold her on normal days, had actually yelled at her today. Lu Qingyi just found it annoying.

    Also, she was getting her marriage certificate tomorrow, and now she was dealing with this kind of matter. In short, she was very irritated.

    "Doctor, what is going on?"

    "Who offended you?"

    "Doctor, we are scared when you don¡¯t say anything."

    "Doctor, can you stop being cryptic?"

    "Doctor..."

    A group of people chirped, cautiously looking at Lu Qingyi, afraid that something might provoke her.

    They really feared Lu Qingyi a lot.

    They realized that Lu Qingyi, who had not come over just after the incident, was certainly not here because of the previously occurred matter.

    That was because Lu Qingyi¡¯s character was very cold, and she always did things decisively. She liked to settle matters on the spot and hated dragging things out.

    "Although the incident happened quite a while ago, it doesn¡¯t mean that I am ignorant of it."

    Lu Qingyi pulled out a chair and sat down leisurely, legs crossed, her right hand resting on the chair, exuding an aura of a big shot.

    Her expression was particularly cold, extremely so, speaking as if she was breaking the ice.

    The crowd was startled, having not expected Lu Qingyi to come for this matter.

    "Doctor, this matter is actually a misunderstanding."

    "Doctor, we know we were wrong."

    "Doctor, the medical organization has not had a capital inflow for a long time. We were just trying to earn some money."

    "Doctor, we..."

    "Doctor..."

    A group of people chirped nervously, deeply afraid of Lu Qingyi. They had previously been relieved that Lu Qingyi was not there, thinking they could quietly cover it up.

    The medical organization indeed holds the highest prestige internationally. Many people dream of joining the medical organization, but only these people know how tiring it really is.

    The salary is not high, and mistakes are not tolerated. When they first arrived, they were treated well, but later the treatment gradually declined.

    The medical organization does not mass-produce drugs. It only produces small quantities and at a very affordable price. Most of the money is earned from prescriptions.

    The medical organization mainly focuses on researching new drugs, analyzing cases, and ensures top-notch medical skills. Only excellent talents can join.

    Lu Qingyi slightly furrowed her brows, capital?

    She raised her brow slightly. Talking about no capital inflow was rather fake sounding. Even though she was not personally present in the medical organization, the funding was never short.

    Regarding salary, this group of people receives a high salary, and yet they were saying it was not satisfactory.

    Tsk.

    "You all understand the rules."

    Lu Qingyi dropped her gaze. She played with her phone in her hand. Her voice was cold and devoid of any emotes.

    The group looked at each other, coming to a realization about what Lu Qingyi was talking about.

    Without rules, there could be no circle. There are strict rules within the medical organization.

    Any wrongdoing must be punished, whether it happened under duress or willingly, must face the consequences.

    Everyone lowered their gaze, falling into silence one by one. They could fear Lun Boyan, but they could not possibly not fear Lu Qingyi.

    After all, everyone had experienced Lu Qingyi¡¯s severity. No one dared to disobey Lu Qingyi and kept their distance.

    "We understand."

    "We get it, Doctor."

    "Mmm."

    "We got it."

    "Doctor, we won¡¯t make the same mistake again."

    "Doctor..."

    "Let¡¯s forget about it this time."

    Lu Qingyi lazily stood up, hands in her pockets, her voice cold.

    Forget about it?

    What?

    The group was astonished, looking at Lu Qingyi incredulously, finding it hard to believe that such a sentence could be uttered by Lu Qingyi.

    Everyone knew about Doctor L¡¯s exceptional medical skills, miraculous moves, unpredictable appearances, and her willingness to save lives...

    But no one knew about Doctor L¡¯s bad temper, cold nature, ruthless and decisive demeanor...

    In many people¡¯s eyes, Doctor L¡¯s medical skills made her a great healer, thus making her a good person.

    Few people knew that Doctor L, who saved people, could also harm people.

    Only those in the medical organization who had experienced Doctor L¡¯s severity knew the horror of being controlled by Doctor L.

    Doctor L was never a soft-hearted person. Her heart was harder than anyone else¡¯s. Once a word was out, even a team of horses couldn¡¯t retract it.

    She would never forgive those who err. Regardless of any face-saving, she was just terrifyingly strict.

    They couldn¡¯t believe that the words "Let¡¯s forget about it this time" came from their Doctor L. They would rather believe that it was an illusion.

    "Tomorrow is a good day. I don¡¯t wish to do anything bad."

    Lu Qingyi stretched lazily as she opened her mouth to speak in a slow manner.

    Tomorrow was the day she was going to get married to Xu Boyan. It was a great day, and she didn¡¯t want to punish people on the day before. S§×arch* The n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "Even if I am not here, I¡¯m very clear about the medical organization¡¯s issues. I hope you all understand."

    Lu Qingyi glanced deeply at the crowd, her voice was lazy, revealing a deep coldness.

    Heh, she used to be frequently absent from the medical organization, but she always kept an eye on things happening here, often made internal calls, and had this group report their results to her regularly.

    Now she just wanted to ease off a bit, not to manage things here so much, and yet such a situation arose.

    Tsk, it seemed this group really needed to be disciplined.

    The crowd all lowered their heads.

    "You should know how to handle this matter. I don¡¯t want such things to happen again."

    Before leaving, Lu Qingyi left behind a sentence, her expression extremely cold.

    People in the medical organization nodded one after another, a wave of fear washing over them.

    They were afraid of Lu Qingyi¡¯s temper, afraid of being punished, afraid of the horror of being dominated by Lu Qingyi.

 Chapter 483: You should have what 483 other kids have_1

    Chapter 483: You should have what 483 other kids have_1December 14th.

    Lu Qingyi woke up early, staring blankly at the ceiling with wide-open eyes.

    Time really flies.

    All of a sudden, she was so nervous.

    She took several deep breaths, got out of bed, and stood in front of her closet. Looking at her mostly black and white clothes, she was at a loss for what to choose.

    It felt really difficult.

    Should she wear a shirt for the ID photo?

    Lu Qingyi blinked her eyes and quietly asked herself.

    She tiptoed out of her room, turned the golden knob on Xu Boyan¡¯s door, only to find his room empty.

    He¡¯s gone so early, huh...

    The Civil Affairs Bureau opens at ten, and it was just before seven now.

    Even though they could have used their privileged status, Lu Qingyi decided to go to the Civil Affairs Bureau at the usual time, line up, and do everything like an ordinary person would.

    The breakfast was prepared on the dining table in advance, and a sticky note was attached to the refrigerator.

    [Your clothes are prepared, they¡¯re on the sofa. Don¡¯t forget your breakfast.]

    Xu Boyan was always like this, extraordinarily considerate, especially kind to her.

    Xu Boyan, regardless of how busy he was, if he left the apartment in the morning, he made sure to prepare her breakfast.

    Lu Qingyi went to see the clothes on the sofa. They were a simple white shirt and A-line skirt combo.

    There was also a pair of flesh-colored silk pants, plus a white V-neck sweater, thoughtfully prepared.

    Lu Qingyi tried on the clothes, they fit well and looked great, her legs looked particularly straight and attractive.

    The outfit was casual, but quite beautiful. S§×ar?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Lu Qingyi ate her breakfast and left. She never wears makeup, so she never bought any cosmetics.

    But for taking wedding pictures, she should apply light makeup, shouldn¡¯t she?

    Although she doesn¡¯t use it, that doesn¡¯t mean she can¡¯t. Actually, she¡¯s quite skilled at applying makeup. She has helped others before and has even given it a try on herself a couple of times.

    Lu Qingyi went to a cosmetic store and bought some cosmetics to put on. The made-up version of her looked even more delicate and stunning.

    She had arranged to meet Xu Boyan at the entrance of the Civil Affairs Bureau at ten. Seeing that it was still early, she decided to walk there. The distance wasn¡¯t far anyway.

    What Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t know was that someone was following her, but she was so relaxed, she didn¡¯t notice.

    Balloons were tied on both sides of the road, making the scene look very festive.

    She was just around the corner from the Civil Affairs Bureau when a little girl ran up to her. The little girl tugged at Lu Qingyi¡¯s leg. Crouching down, Lu Qingyi looked at her.

    The chubby little girl, looking up at her with wide eyes, was very cute.

    "Sister, this is for you."

    The little girl had a bouquet of flowers in her hand, revealing a sticky sweet smile.

    "Thank you."

    Although Lu Qingyi was usually cold, she had a soft spot for children. This lovable little girl was so adorable she couldn¡¯t bear to refuse anything from her.

    She received the flowers from the little girl and thanked her.

    The little girl was delighted to see this and ran away happily.

    Lu Qingyi slightly smiled, her attention drawn to a small card in the flowers. Picking it up, her smile deepened as she read it.

    [I love you.]

    Just three simple words, no signature, but Lu Qingyi immediately recognized the handwriting as Xu Boyan¡¯s.

    As Lu Qingyi turned the corner, a shower of flower petals rained down on her from above, all red rose petals.

    It felt like a deja vu.

    In the distance, Lu Qingyi saw a heart shape made of red roses at the entrance of the Civil Affairs Bureau, with Xu Boyan standing right in the middle of it.

    There were a lot of onlookers. Not many would dare to do something like this at the entrance of the Civil Affairs Bureau.

    Suddenly, many balloons of various colors -red, pink, and blue floated down from the sky, creating a beautiful scene.

    The screens on the building opposite to the Civil Affairs Bureau suddenly lit up with a message:

    [Xu Boyan loves Lu Qingyi.]

    Strangely, Lu Qingyi felt very moved. She gently bit her lower lip and slowly walked towards Xu Boyan.

    Xu Boyan also slowly began to move towards her, taking two steps for every three. He came to a stop in front of her and then looked into her eyes.

    Gently lowering his eyes to look at the girl in front of him, he slowly kneeled down on one knee, revealing a shiny ring in his hand.

    "Young lady, would you marry me?"

    He held up the ring, gazing at Lu Qingyi affectionately, his voice filled with tenderness.

    The LED signs on the building opposite to the Civil Affairs Bureau promptly changed to:

    [Lu Qingyi, will you marry me!]

    Lu Qingyi: "..."

    She stared at the shiny ring held up by Xu Boyan, momentarily at a loss for words.

    "Marry him."

    "Marry him."

    "Accept his proposal, accept it."

    "Be together, be together."

    "..."

    The spectators watching the spectacle began to shout and egg her on.

    Lu Qingyi touched the DR diamond ring on her finger and slowly took it off. Then she extended her hand out towards him.

    "Okay."

    Her voice was soft and quiet.

    Xu Boyan¡¯s smile expanded, his face filled with joy. He put the ring on her finger, gave a satisfied laugh, and then stood up to kiss Lu Qingyi¡¯s forehead.

    She was wearing makeup today, with some lip color. It made her look especially beautiful. So much so, Xu Boyan found himself swallowing hard.

    "Young lady, you¡¯re so beautiful."

    "Thank you for the compliment."

    Xu Boyan held onto Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand and collectively walked into the Civil Affairs Bureau.

    The passersby began to offer their blessings.

    Picture-taking, signing, everything proceeded smoothly. Soon, two small red booklets came fresh out of print.

    The sign across the building again changed to:

    [Forever and ever.]

    "I think it was quite cheeky of you, but I was still touched."

    After leaving the Civil Affairs Bureau, Lu Qingyi suppressed a laugh, then softly spoke while tilting her head to look at Xu Boyan.

    "Yes, it was quite cheeky."

    Xu Boyan lightly ruffled Lu Qingyi¡¯s hair. He had saved all the real surprises for their wedding day.

    "You have already proposed."

    Lu Qingyi spread her palm open, revealing the DR diamond ring, her brows slightly raised.

    Yes, Xu Boyan had already proposed, even though he hadn¡¯t prepared anything at that time, it was a proposal nonetheless.

    "We can¡¯t skip any steps. Whatever other kids have, you should have too."

    Xu Boyan¡¯s lips curled into a small smile as he looked at Lu Qingyi indulgently.

    A proposal with no preparations isn¡¯t romantic. His little lady wouldn¡¯t be deprived.

    The first proposal was spontaneous, the second one was prepared, the third one...

    If other kids have it, his little lady should have it too.

    "So... where are we going next?"

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s smile was especially sweet as she tilted her head to look at Xu Boyan.

    Xu Boyan, while ruffling Lu Qingyi¡¯s hair, replied: "Romantic dinner."

    Lu Qingyi: "But it¡¯s still daylight."

    He¡¯s already talking about dinner and it¡¯s barely noon. Lu Qingyi was lost for words.

 Chapter 484 Xu Boyan: Kids......_1

    Chapter 484: 484 Xu Boyan: Kids......_1Xu Boyan¡¯s mysterious antics left Lu Qingyi with no choice but to accompany him into the car and depart for a rather secluded locale.

    "The villa on the west side?"

    Lu Qingyi, munching on some potato chips in the car, spoke slowly as she recognized the familiar route.

    Having purchased the land, she left the rest to Xu Boyan without bothering further about the villa¡¯s affairs.

    After all, she didn¡¯t feel any urgency and didn¡¯t feel an immediate need for it.

    Xu Boyan: "Yes."

    "It¡¯s been built?"

    Lu Qingyi raised her eyebrow, a mix of surprise and disbelief in her eyes as she looked at Xu Boyan.

    Building a villa isn¡¯t exactly a quick process.

    Initially, the western hillside had been empty. The foundation had to be laid, construction followed thereafter and then decorations, among other things.

    The process is lengthy, and the villa¡¯s size, inevitably, can¡¯t be small - it must be larger than the Seaview Villa.

    "No, I¡¯m taking you to have a look."

    Xu Boyan shook his head lightly, dismissing any notion of the process being speedy.

    The villa would be their future home. It had to be well-built - they couldn¡¯t rush it.

    Lu Qingyi nodded in agreement.

    They arrived shortly after, and exiting the car, found themselves in a previously barren location now filled with trees. Still bare and new, one couldn¡¯t discern what trees had been planted.

    A house was being built in the middle of the open field. Lu Qingyi observed from a distance, her eyebrows playfully furrowed.

    "What do you think? Any suggestions?"

    Xu Boyan asked, his voice laced with affection as he wrapped Lu Qingyi¡¯s shoulder.

    "I¡¯m okay with anything." sea??h th§× NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Lu Qingyi shook her head, responding that they could proceed based on Xu Boyan¡¯s recommendation.

    "How were the arrangements at Guxiang Residence?"

    Today was the day they were supposed to invite some people for dinner.

    Xu Boyan: "My parents and your father are making arrangements."

    "Uh-huh, okay."

    Lu Qingyi stretched out her limbs, feeling quite tired from waking up early and getting minimal sleep the previous night.

    "Tired?"

    Xu Boyan extended his arm and pinched Lu Qingyi¡¯s cheek, his voice mellow and soft.

    Lu Qingyi: "A bit."

    "You look really nice with makeup."

    Xu Boyan faced Lu Qingyi, his smile unusually tender.

    Lu Qingyi glanced up at Xu Boyan, who was leaning down to kiss her luscious red lips.

    Lu Qingyi gently closed her eyes as Xu Boyan¡¯s lips met hers.

    Lu Qingyi reciprocated the gesture.

    Xu Boyan¡¯s hand pressed lightly against the back of Qingyi¡¯s head while Qingyi held Boyan¡¯s waist, the pair of them locked in a passionate embrace, their lips intertwined.

    She opened her eyes, her gaze hazy as if inviting Xu Boyan to continue.

    Xu Boyan felt a surge of heat rising within him, his desires growing even more intense as his large hand continued to cradle Qingyi¡¯s head.

    He was fighting to control himself.

    Quickly, the two pulled apart. Lu Qingyi took a deep breath and collapsed lightly into Xu Boyan¡¯s arms, feeling completely drained.

    "Little one..."

    Xu Boyan¡¯s voice quivered, the strain of repressing his desire evident.

    He wanted her, wanted her badly.

    "Hold on."

    After a moment, Lu Qingyi managed to summon her strength to stand. She regained her composure and looked at Xu Boyan, giggling softly.

    Well, it wasn¡¯t her fault.

    "Let¡¯s go, time to head back."

    Lu Qingyi brushed her hand lightly and took her seat in the passenger¡¯s seat, even fastening her seat belt.

    Xu Boyan: "..."

    What a heartless little mischief maker.

    Xu Boyan took the driver¡¯s seat and drove back to the city.

    "The villa is a bit far from the city. Is that okay with you?"

    While driving, Xu Boyan brought up the topic.

    The Seaview Villa is relatively close to the city, but the western villa is quite a distance, making shopping quite inconvenient.

    Although they had a car, Lu Qingyi, being one who detested inconvenience, didn¡¯t fancy driving either.

    "It¡¯s fine, we¡¯ll live here when we¡¯re older."

    Lu Qingyi glanced at her phone, yawning as she responded.

    True, it was indeed a bit far from the city, but it wasn¡¯t a major problem since it was quiet. And they could always develop the surrounding area to connect it with the city, making it livelier.

    These were all minor issues. They had numerous properties and didn¡¯t necessarily have to live here. They could live anywhere else, it didn¡¯t matter.

    Xu Boyan: "Hmm."

    ¡ª¡ª

    In the afternoon, Lu Qingyi and Xu Boyan headed to Guxiang Residence where all the invitees were arriving.

    All from Jin City Middle School¡¯s class twenty, those studying in universities in Kyoto had been invited as well, along with a few other close friends.

    Gu Qihan sat next to Gu Xiang, her face expressing discontent, her hand gripping her chopsticks tightly.

    Xu Boyan and Lu Qingyi got married? How on earth did that happen?

    She was absolutely not convinced.

    Xiao Yi only found out upon arriving that this banquet was to celebrate Xu Boyan¡¯s and Lu Qingyi¡¯s marriage, which sent a cold shiver down his spine.

    He initially wanted to leave but was held back by Gai Zhuoxin.

    So, she got married.

    Xiao Yi quietly lowered his head, chuckling self-mockingly to himself. He should have known that someone excellent like Lu Qingyi would never set her sights on someone like him.

    "Sister Qing, congratulations."

    "Wow, Sister Qing, your pace is mad."

    "Sister Qing, I¡¯ve always held a torch for you, ah ah ah."

    "Sister Qing, today is your birthday, and didn¡¯t expect you to sell yourself out on this day."

    "Sister Qing, life is so long, what made you unwilling to enjoy your beautiful youth and descend into matrimony instead?"

    "Sister Qing, congratulations, wishing you happiness."

    "Sister Qing..."

    The boys from class twenty were the liveliest, each and every one of them expressing their congratulations to Lu Qingyi with long faces.

    Primarily because their goddess had become someone else¡¯s. They found it hard to believe.

    Moreover, Lu Qingyi had recently turned eighteen and was already married now. The man turned out to be the guy they once thought was a mere street vendor.

    Holding a simple celebration with a few tables, without a large banquet or wedding ceremony, they felt it was a lost cause.

    Lu Qingyi chose to stay silent.

    "We¡¯ll have the wedding ceremony later."

    On the contrary, Xu Boyan spoke out.

    How could his sweetheart not have a wedding ceremony? He would give her the grandest wedding ceremony.

    Getting certified first, then holding a wedding ceremony, was a promise he made to Lu Qingyi.

    "Could you give us a sneak peek?"

    Leaning on her chin, Li Xiyi looked at Xu Boyan and Lu Qingyi. Her face was filled with curiosity as she began to inquire.

    Both were power players, a wedding between power players could never be simple, it might possibly even be the grandest of all.

 Chapter 485 Xu Boyan: I want to eat meat_1

    Chapter 485: 485 Xu Boyan: I want to eat meat_1"The position of the child bridesmaid will surely be reserved for you."

    Xu Boyan didn¡¯t reveal any information, he just smirked at Li Xiyi.

    Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t have many friends, and Li Xiyi was probably the closest.

    Xu Boyan also knew, due to Lu Qingyi¡¯s personality, she wasn¡¯t the type to make friends easily..

    Li Xiyi pouted, suddenly feeling a bit bored.

    Well, maintaining a sense of mystery, huh.

    Being mainly friends, neither Lu Qingyi nor Xu Boyan played host.

    "Mom, Dad, we¡¯re leaving now,"

    Lu Qingyi slowly said, they weren¡¯t planning to stay, they were planning to go eat.

    A candlelight dinner for two.

    Gu Xiang, Xu Hang, and Lu Mohai all understood, nodding.

    "Let¡¯s go."

    Xiao Shen took a breath, slowly saying to Gai Zhuoxin.

    He found the air here really suffocating, and he¡¯d eaten enough.

    He couldn¡¯t afford, nor had ever been able to, dine at Guxiang Residence - now Lu Qingyi was hosting guests there.

    Just from this, you could see the gap between the two of them; Lu Qingyi wasn¡¯t short of money, while he, Xiao Yi, was flat broke.

    Gai Zhuoxin nodded and then walked out with Xiao Yi.

    "Lu, I wish you happiness,"

    As Xiao Yi was leaving, Lu Qingyi was waiting at the door for Xu Boyan to bring the car around. Xiao Yi stepped forward and said to Lu Qingyi.

    He hoped that the girl he liked could always be happy.

    "I will."

    Lu Qingyi smiled, nodding at Xiao Yi.

    "That day..."

    Xiao Yi stared at Lu Qingyi, he wanted to know why Lu Qingyi acted the way she did.

    That day, it was clear that Lu Qingyi engineered everything deliberately, it wasn¡¯t a careless mistake, which Xiao Yi could feel.

    "Sorry, I used you as a shield."

    Lu Qingyi kept smiling, slowly speaking.

    Xiao Yi: "..."

    A shield, he wasn¡¯t entirely sure he understood what Lu Qingyi meant.

    Lu Qingyi was very beautiful, but distant, there couldn¡¯t be any suitors who¡¯d cause her to back down.

    "Let me tell you a secret."

    Lu Qingyi grinned.

    Xiao Yi stared at Lu Qingyi.

    "I am the famous Professor Lu from Hardrick."

    She said it so casually.

    Xu Boyan drove over, Lu Qingyi left without looking back.

    Xiao Yi stood frozen, his mind was buzzing, Lu Qingyi¡¯s words kept reverberating in his head.

    The famous Professor Lu from Hardrick is me.

    The famous Professor Lu from Hardrick is me.

    The famous Professor Lu from Hardrick is me.

    Lu Qingyi is the famous Professor Lu from Hardrick.

    The famous Professor Lu from Hardrick was such a young woman, just twenty years old at the time. This means at that time, Lu Qingyi was still a minor.

    How is that possible...

    This is really baffling.

    Xiao Yi felt his brain was a complete mess, he couldn¡¯t process it.

    Reflecting on that day¡¯s events, there was now a good explanation: that group of people were all discussing the topic about the famous Professor Lu from Hardrick, and some even knew what the famous Professor Lu from Hardrick looked like.

    Lu Qingyi was avoiding this group of people, which now made complete sense. No wonder.

    Lu Qingyi suddenly changed from an outstanding person to being someone out of his reach.

    She was too high up for him to touch.

    "Hey, what are you daydreaming about, aren¡¯t you leaving?"

    Gai Zhuoxin came out a bit later than Xiao Yi, and saw Xiao Yi standing at the door like a statue.

    "There are some people who I can only look up to, but never touch."

    Xiao Yi came back to himself and spoke slowly and softly.

    Yes, when it came to Lu Qingyi, he only had the qualifications to look up to her.

    Gai Zhuoxin: "???"

    What¡¯s going on, he found this all utterly confusing, he guessed Xiao Yi must have been shaken by some news.

    "You know what?" Xiao Yi turned his head to look at Gai Zhuoxin, "I can never catch up with her pace, no matter how hard I try in this life."

    Gai Zhuoxin: "???"

    It was really baffling, wasn¡¯t it? It was only a matter of a minute or so, what had happened that Xiao Yi had become so strange?

    "Are you okay?"

    Gai Zhuoxin reached out, touched Xiao Yi¡¯s forehead, and then his own.

    The temperatures were normal, no fever, and no signs of sickness.

    "She¡¯s Professor Lu, the most famous of Hadrick University."

    Xiao Yi took a deep breath, spitting out the news he hadn¡¯t fully digested yet.

    She is?

    "Who is?"

    Gai Zhuoxin blinked, indicating he comprehends nothing and does not understand at all.

    He couldn¡¯t figure out what Xiao Yi meant.

    "Lu Qingyi."

    Xiao Yi slowly voiced these three characters and then strode away.

    "Who?"

    Gai Zhuoxin didn¡¯t react at once, looking completely bewildered.

    The most famous Professor Lu from Hadrick University?

    Lu Qingyi?

    The realization left Gai Zhuoxin utterly flabbergasted as he stared wide-eyed, looking like he¡¯d been startled.

    What the hell?

    You¡¯re kidding, right?

    Gai Zhuoxin suddenly remembered how he had described the renowned Professor Lu from Hadrick University before. His mouth involuntarily twitched.

    What a world of difference it was:

    "Xiao Yi, wait for me..."

    When Gai Zhuoxin came back to his senses, Xiao Yi was far away, so he hurried to catch up with him.

    ¡ª¡ª

    "Where are we heading now?"

    As soon as Lu Qingyi got in the car, she fastened her seatbelt and slowly asked. S§×ar?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "Towards Seaview Villa."

    Xu Boyan responded.

    "Not returning to the apartment?"

    Lu Qingyi raised her eyebrows; she thought Xu Boyan would want to go back to the apartment.

    Xu Boyan didn¡¯t plan on eating out; he intended to cook for Lu Qingyi himself.

    Xu Boyan: "The apartment is too small."

    Lu Qingyi: "???"

    Too small?

    What the hell?

    They had been living in the apartment for such a long time and Xu Boyan seemed quite happy to stay there, now he suddenly found it too small. Really now.

    "Kid, is there anything special you want to eat?"

    Xu Boyan turned to look at Lu Qingyi. He knew about her preferences well, but sometimes, Lu Qingyi might crave for something specific.

    "Anything works for me, what do you want to eat?"

    She was a picky eater, but Xu Boyan understood her likes and dislikes well, so she wasn¡¯t fussy.

    "I feel like having meat."

    Xu Boyan lightly licked his lips and said, his gaze at Lu Qingyi was profound.

    Lu Qingyi asked: "What kind of meat?"

    "Human flesh."

    Xu Boyan looked at Lu Qingyi with a smirk.

    Lu Qingyi, holding her phone, shook her hand. With an expression of speechlessness, she looked at Xu Boyan.

    Tsk, really now.

    "Which part do you want to eat?"

    Lu Qingyi lifted her hand, raised her eyebrows and asked Xu Boyan.

    "Every part."

    Xu Boyan looked at Lu Qingyi with a mix of seriousness and playful mischief.

    "You always appear very earnest... tsk."

    Lu Qingyi sighed lightly, her tone was especially gentle.

 Chapter 486 Lu Qingyi: Which one came to me_1

    Chapter 486: 486 Lu Qingyi: Which one came to me_1The villa was adorned in a particularly cozy manner, with candles arranged on the table. Lu Qingyi was sitting on the sofa, engrossed in her phone, while Xu Boyan was bustling about in the kitchen.

    Suddenly, a call came through. As Lu Qingyi looked at the caller ID, a faint smile played across her lips.

    "Yiyi, did you really get... married?"

    The voice on the other end was Wen Linyu. He was completely shocked, his hand trembling as he held his phone. The pain was excruciating.

    "Yep. Gotta hang up now."

    Without further ado, Lu Qingyi ended the call. She blocked his number and turned off her phone, all without a hint of hesitation.

    "Kid, dinner¡¯s ready."

    Xu Boyan brought out the prepared meal, calling to Lu Qingyi who was in the living room.

    Answering his call, Lu Qingyi noticed that Xu Boyan had already pulled out her chair. The table was decked with an abundance of delicious food.

    "Aren¡¯t you eating?"

    Lu Qingyi looked up from her meal only to find Xu Boyan gazing intently at her, causing her to raise an eyebrow.

    What, not hungry?

    "I want to eat you."

    Xu Boyan was staring at Lu Qingyi with a look of hunger, as if she were a delectable dish.

    The intensity in his eyes was palpable.

    Lu Qingyi: "..."

    Silence.

    Lu Qingyi continued to eat her meal without sparing a glance at Xu Boyan.

    Xu Boyan stared at Lu Qingyi while propping his chin, suddenly finding her utterly adorable in this moment.

    Gosh... he really found her appetizing.

    "Xu Boyan."

    Lu Qingyi abruptly put down her chopsticks and stared at Xu Boyan solemnly, there was a trace of uneasiness in her eyes.

    "Hmm?"

    Xu Boyan lifted an eyebrow, looking at Lu Qingyi in confusion.

    "I think... it has arrived."

    Lu Qingyi blinked at Xu Boyan, her face bathed in innocence as she spoke.

    Her stomach felt uncomfortable, there were cramps similar to the arrival of her period.

    "Which one?"

    Xu Boyan was slightly taken aback.

    "The one..."

    Lu Qingyi lightly rubbed her stomach as she began to feel embarrassed.

    Yes, it was quite embarrassing.

    The timing was pretty unfortunate.

    Xu Boyan was dumbfounded. His much-anticipated delight was slipping away now?

    "I¡¯ll go check in the restroom. Maybe it¡¯s not."

    Lu Qingyi hurried off to the restroom, her face painted with awkwardness.

    Her period was often irregular, causing her to be unable to predict its onset. Sometimes, the symptoms she felt were of menstruation, sometimes they weren¡¯t.

    Despite being Doctor L, a pioneer in the medical field, she couldn¡¯t figure out her own menstrual symptoms.

    Perhaps the saying "Doctors can¡¯t cure themselves" was true.

    Xu Boyan looked at the full spread of food on the table and the meticulous setup prepared by him, letting out a deep sigh.

    Darn it, was the piece of meat that was almost in his mouth going to slip away just like that?

    He had been anticipating for so long, suppressing his desires the whole time.

    Lu Qingyi charged into the restroom, the sight of a fresh smudge of red on her underwear caused her to fall into deep thought.

    This month, at least her period was punctual. And it showed up at the perfect timing.

    Thinking about Xu Boyan¡¯s agonized expression made Lu Qingyi inexplicably want to laugh.

    Right, she didn¡¯t have any sanitary napkins with her. Just as she thought of calling Xu Boyan, there was a knock on the bathroom door.

    "For you."

    Xu Boyan¡¯s deep voice echoed from outside the door. Lu Qingyi opened the door and found him passing her a beautifully packaged sanitary napkin through the gap.

    Lu Qingyi took it and was surprised to see that the brand was Whisper.

    She had mentioned that this was her favorite brand, and Xu Boyan had remembered it.

    This was really thoughtful.

    The feeling of guilt towards Xu Boyan swelled within Lu Qingyi. Her period could not have arrived at a more inconvenient time.

    "Xu Boyan."

    Lu Qingyi walked to the dining table after changing into clean clothes. Xu Boyan, who was eating with a slightly irritated air about him, lifted his eyes to look at her. Lu Qingyi couldn¡¯t help but laugh.

    "How many days?"

    Xu Boyan suddenly looked up to stare at Lu Qingyi, his expression unknowingly tingeing with a sense of grievance.

    This really felt unfair. He had planned for so long, and now his wish had been shattered due to this darned thing. He felt unfairly treated and unhappy.

    "Five to seven days."

    Hand over her mouth, Lu Qingyi watched Xu Boyan, her eyes glowing with amusement. Seeing Xu Boyan¡¯s wronged expression was indeed quite amusing.

    "So long."

    Xu Boyan poked at his rice, he sighed deeply, his gaze on Lu Qingyi filled with an air of helplessness.

    "Let¡¯s go shopping at the night market tonight, or catch a movie."

    Lu Qingyi suggested with a light laugh.

    "I don¡¯t want to go."

    Xu Boyan jabbed at the mound of white rice on his plate, not looking at Lu Qingyi. He totally lost his mood, his good mood shattered due to the period.

    "Or... it¡¯s also okay, just for the first day."

    Lu Qingyi bit her chopsticks, she asked tentatively.

    Just the first day, medically, it wasn¡¯t entirely forbidden. After all, the flow was minimal, with only a tiny bit on the underwear.

    It wouldn¡¯t be completely unacceptable if they decided to do it.

    Xu Boyan glanced up at Lu Qingyi.

    "The flow on the first day of the period is quite minimal, an appropriate amount of intercourse is permissible."

    Lu Qingyi gently bit her lip as she explained.

    It wasn¡¯t impossible.

    Moderation would do, as long as they didn¡¯t cross the boundaries, there shouldn¡¯t be any major problems.

    "Fool."

    Xu Boyan put down his chopsticks, lightly saying the word.

    Lu Qingyi was puzzled: "Hmm?"

    "Do you honestly believe I¡¯m that desperate?"

    Xu Boyan smiled helplessly, his voice full of indulgence.

    What on earth was she thinking? He was merely expressing some disappointment. How could he possibly be so desperate, let alone beastly, as to ignore the fact that she was on her period?

    Xu Boyan merely felt slightly upset that the much-anticipated plan he had formulated fell apart so suddenly.

    "Who knows."

    Lu Qingyi raised an eyebrow. Resting her chin on her hand, she gave Xu Boyan a significant look.

    Hadn¡¯t he been desiring her body for quite some time?

    Who knew if he could possibly be the beast.

    "Silly girl, your health comes first. How could I disregard that?"

    Xu Boyan stood, walking behind Lu Qingyi. Wrapping his arms around her waist from behind, he spoke in a deep, melting voice.

    He had learned about this aspect; he understood. S~ea??h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Physical intimacy during periods wasn¡¯t advisable. It¡¯s permissible on the first day, but one had to be very cautious.

    He loved Lu Qingyi, so he wouldn¡¯t want her to suffer even the slightest harm. Thus, he wouldn¡¯t push for intimacy during this time.

    Although intercourse during menstruation isn¡¯t generally recommended, it isn¡¯t strictly forbidden. However, it could cause substantial harm to a woman¡¯s body.

    How could he let his precious girl suffer even the slightest?

 Chapter 487 Xu Boyan: Forever protecting you_1

    Chapter 487: 487 Xu Boyan: Forever protecting you_1In the end, Xu Boyan and Lu Qingyi still decided to visit the night market, a place bustling with people and teeming with excitement.

    Xu Boyan carefully held Lu Qingyi in his arms, extremely cautious not to let her get jostled in the crowd, a behavior that showed his ultimate consideration.

    "I¡¯m not that delicate."

    Watching Xu Boyan¡¯s protective actions, Lu Qingyi shook her head with a smile.

    Despite the crowded night market, she frequented it often and was not as fragile as to need Xu Boyan¡¯s protection.

    "Silly."

    Xu Boyan reached out, lightly tapping Lu Qingyi¡¯s forehead, a tender smile playing at his lips.

    His darling is surely tough, not frail at all, but he still desires to protect her, doing his utmost to do so.

    Even if he knew she didn¡¯t need it, he still wanted to do his best to protect her.

    "I¡¯m really smart."

    Lu Qingyi winced, holding her forehead and glare at Xu Boyan.

    It is only in front of Xu Boyan that she can truly be herself.

    Lu Qingyi isn¡¯t actually cold-hearted, she has just hidden her true self for too long, she definitely has her own emotions.

    "As long as I¡¯m by your side, I¡¯ll protect you, even if you don¡¯t need it."

    Xu Boyan affectionately rubbed Lu Qingyi¡¯s head, his voice soft and gentle.

    Protecting his darling is a definite must.

    Lu Qingyi laughed.

    In this lifetime, just knowing Xu Boyan is enough.

    "What do you want to eat?"

    The night market was filled with a variety of street foods, the air filled with delicious aromas.

    "Thank you for coming to the night market with me."

    Lu Qingyi lifted an eyebrow, slowly speaking.

    She didn¡¯t grow up spoiled and pampered. Living with her grandmother in the country since childhood, she naturally couldn¡¯t afford such luxury restaurants back then.

    She preferred these small vendor stands, not only were they cheap, but the food was also quite delicious.

    Sometimes, the food from high-end restaurants wasn¡¯t as good as food from street vendors. Some chain restaurants just sell their brand, but the taste isn¡¯t really exceptional.

    Xu Boyan lived a life of privilege since childhood, frequenting high-end places. He probably hadn¡¯t visited a place like the night market before meeting her.

    For this man to lower his status, accompanying her to the night market, Lu Qingyi felt truly happy.

    "Accompanying my wife to eat street food is my honor."

    Xu Boyan softly curved the corners of his lips, speaking softly, his voice filled with affection.

    He didn¡¯t feel inconvenienced at all, instead, he was genuinely happy.

    "Who¡¯s your wife."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s face blushed slightly, she touched her nose and responded.

    She felt really unaccustomed.

    Maybe, she was just shy.

    "We just got our marriage certificate today, don¡¯t tell me you¡¯ve forgotten already, silly girl."

    Xu Boyan lightly tapped Lu Qingyi¡¯s forehead, a loving smile tugged at the corner of his lips.

    The forgetful silly girl, it seems like she was feeling shy.

    "I want to eat fragrant tofu."

    The aroma of food wafted through the air, Lu Qingyi sniffed and muttered.

    Ah, such a delicious smell.

    "Okay."

    Xu Boyan bought a portion of fragrant tofu for Lu Qingyi, she held the paper bowl, prodding it with a pick.

    "Do you want some?"

    Lu Qingyi looked back at Xu Boyan.

    "Feed me."

    "Open your mouth, ah."

    Lu Qingyi picked up a piece of tofu and fed it to Xu Boyan.

    "Delicious, very flavorful."

    Xu Boyan swallowed, licking his lips in the process.

    "Xu Boyan, I want a sugar painting."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s eyes lit up when she saw the sugar painting, pulling Xu Boyan over there.

    Xu Boyan was startled and a bit puzzled about what Lu Qingyi said.

    "Sir, could you make me this one."

    Lu Qingyi squatted down and wrote a few words on a piece of paper, then handed it to the sugar painting uncle.

    "Alright, alright."

    The sugar painting uncle nodded with a grin, he started to paint according to what Lu Qingyi had written.

    "Thank you, sir. Here¡¯s your money."

    Once the sugar painting was done, Lu Qingyi stuffed her hand into Xu Boyan¡¯s pocket, took out some money, and gave it to the sugar painting uncle.

    "Look, Xu Boyan."

    Lu Qingyi looked up at Xu Boyan, her eyes sparkling. She held up the sugar painting in front of Xu Boyan.

    An ¡¯L¡¯ and ¡¯X¡¯, connected by a heart in the center.

    Symbolizing the love between the two of them.

    "So sweet."

    Xu Boyan bent his head and took a small bite of the sugar painting. He nodded satisfactorily.

    Lu Qingyi: "..."

    Wait a minute, he actually ate her sugar painting without her approval.

    "Xu Boyan, I didn¡¯t allow you to eat it."

    Lu Qingyi glared at Xu Boyan, looking unhappy.

    "Sorry, little one."

    "Hmph."

    "Should we get another one?"

    Xu Boyan asked tentatively.

    "Never mind, just take it."

    Lu Qingyi pushed the sugar painting into Xu Boyan¡¯s hand.

    Xu Boyan looked at the words on the sugar painting. His lips curled up slightly, his mood very joyful.

    Very happy.

    "Give me one of these, and this one, and this one..."

    Lu Qingyi arrived at the skewers stand and casually ordered a bunch.

    Xu Boyan: "..."

    How has he never noticed before that Lu Qingyi is such a foodie?

    The usually cool and collected girl can be so adorable as well.

    The skewers were quickly ready. Lu Qingyi handed the packed skewers to Xu Boyan before moving onto the next stall. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "Xu Boyan, do you want stir-fried rice cakes?"

    "Yes."

    Lu Qingyi packed a portion of grilled rice cakes.

    After a round in the night market, Lu Qingyi had gotten a portion of everything she liked to eat. All the purchases were carried by Xu Boyan.

    The two of them sat by the river, cooling off while Lu Qingyi ate her skewers, Xu Boyan gently gazing at her.

    At the riverside, in the seawind, only silence.

    "Xu Boyan, I will marry you."

    Lu Qingyi looked up at the sky as she slowly spoke.

    "Yes, I am now the luckiest man in the world."

    Xu Boyan wrapped an arm around Lu Qingyi. Lu Qingyi leaned on Xu Boyan¡¯s shoulder, creating a heartwarming and beautiful scene.

    Having Lu Qingyi as a wife in this life is Xu Boyan¡¯s honor.

    "Don¡¯t eat too much, you just started your period."

    There was a lot of food from the night market. Xu Boyan reminded her while grabbing something to eat.

    He used to not eat these street snacks. It was Lu Qingyi who introduced him to it.

    "Ok."

    Lu Qingyi obediently nodded.

    "Xu Boyan, why are you so good?"

    Lu Qingyi asked as she leaned on Xu Boyan¡¯s shoulder. She could feel his breathing.

    Xu Boyan was so good that she could not do without him.

    "I¡¯m only good to you."

    Xu Boyan gave Lu Qingyi¡¯s hair a kiss, his voice full of indulgence.

    He was not good, he was only good to Lu Qingyi, his girl.

    Because it was Lu Qingyi, he wanted to be good to her.

    Lu Qingyi serenely closed her eyes. There was a happy smile on her lips, showing that she felt truly blessed.

 Chapter 488 Remaining life is all about you_1

    Chapter 488: 488 Remaining life is all about you_1The wind was chilly that night, and before she knew it, Lu Qingyi had fallen asleep leaning on Xu Boyan¡¯s shoulder. S§×ar?h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "My dear, from now on, I¡¯ll take care of all the cooking and chores; I¡¯ll bring you peace and happiness, I¡¯ll stay by your side for the rest of our lives."

    Boyan gazed tenderly down at Qingyi, with gentle, loving eyes twinkling like the stars above.

    His eyes were full of gentle indulgence.

    A few seconds later, Boyan realized there was no response from Qingyi. He moved aside her long hair and saw that she had fallen asleep.

    With a soft chuckle, he gently picked her up in his arms, and carefully made his way toward the Seaview Villa.

    The night was deep, and stars had now dotted the sky. The sound of Qingyi¡¯s even breathing could be heard clearly.

    Boyan held Qingyi with great care, as if he was cradling the entire world within his arms.

    Lu Qingyi was his world.

    Holding her felt like holding the entire world.

    He felt content.

    "Wow, look at them, I¡¯m so envious. I wish you could also hold me like that," a nearby couple said while looking at Boyan holding Qingyi in his arms like a princess, prompting the girlfriend to ask her boyfriend for the same treatment.

    "Alright, alright."

    Once back at the villa, Boyan was quiet and careful, opening and closing the doors softly so as not to wake Qingyi.

    Normally, Qingyi woke up with the slightest noise, but that evening she slept deeper than ever, perhaps because she felt secure with Boyan by her side.

    Qingyi had put on makeup that day, so Boyan went downstairs to buy makeup remover wipes. He gently removed her makeup, then washed her hands and feet, careful not to wake her.

    Qingyi didn¡¯t wake up even once during this.

    "What a sleepyhead," he said while affectionately tapping Qingyi¡¯s nose. His girlfriend looked so adorable when she was asleep.

    Even in sleep, Qingyi wasn¡¯t still; she turned and wrapped her arms around Boyan¡¯s arm, holding on tightly.

    Boyan tried to free his hand, in vain.

    Resigned, Boyan laid down beside Qingyi, still dressed in his clothes, while she continued to clasp his arm tightly.

    Boyan had a sleepless night, but Qingyi slept soundly.

    "Good morning, my wife."

    As the morning sun shone into the room, Qingyi slowly opened her eyes to the sound of Boyan¡¯s warm and soothing voice.

    Good morning, my wife.

    In those six simple words, he conveyed a profound sense of happiness.

    "Good morning, my husband."

    Qingyi smiled sweetly at Boyan.

    This must be what happiness feels like. This was their shared happiness, and they were certain it would last forever.

    "About last night..."

    Qingyi sat up, blinked at Boyan, and immediately felt something was off.

    She hadn¡¯t had any alcohol, but it seemed like she had blacked out; she had no memory of how she got home. That was strange.

    "Silly goose, you fell asleep because you were exhausted," Boyan explained as he gently ruffled Qingyi¡¯s hair. His voice had a magnetic quality that was incredibly soothing.

    Then it dawned on Qingyi that she had fallen asleep and Boyan had brought her home.

    "Hmm, maybe I was too excited the day before and didn¡¯t get enough sleep," Qingyi suggested.

    Indeed, she had been so excited and thrilled about getting married to Boyan that she barely slept the night before and woke up bright and early.

    "Your hair is too long. Let me tie it for you," Boyan said as he smoothed out Qingyi¡¯s hair.

    Qingyi rarely tied up her hair¡ª she usually let her hair down mostly because she was simply too lazy to style it.

    "You know how to do that?" Qingyi asked, raising an eyebrow at Boyan.

    Boyan responded, "I can learn."

    For Qingyi, he was willing to learn many things that he didn¡¯t know before.

    "I smell like barbecue. I think I¡¯ll wash my hair and take a bath."

    Lu Qingyi picked up her hair and sniffed it, the smell was really starting to be noticeable.

    A whiff of barbecue smell.

    "Well, I¡¯ll go too."

    Xu Boyan nodded, thinking he hadn¡¯t washed since last night either.

    He had intended to, but Lu Qingyi had latched onto his arm so he didn¡¯t have the heart to wake her and decided not to shower.

    Lu Qingyi gave Xu Boyan a pointed look.

    Baffled by the look, Xu Boyan touched his nose, feeling like he had said something wrong.

    "I¡¯ll wash first, you wash after," Lu Qingyi said, giving Xu Boyan a glare.

    Her relative was still there, after all.

    Xu Boyan couldn¡¯t help but chuckle, reaching over to ruffle Lu Qingyi¡¯s hair.

    Turns out the little girl was overthinking.

    "You shower here, I¡¯ll shower outside, what are you thinking?"

    Xu Boyan smiled and said, he did have thoughts, but the situation with Lu Qingyi wouldn¡¯t allow for them.

    Lu Qingyi felt a bit confused.

    "I¡¯ll have someone bring your clothes over later."

    Xu Boyan put on his shoes and then turned to Lu Qingyi to say.

    "No need, I have some at my place."

    Lu Qingyi shook her head. She had clothes at her villa, so she could just shower there if necessary.

    "Um, okay."

    Xu Boyan didn¡¯t have anything else to say.

    "I¡¯ll come over later."

    Lu Qingyi put on her shoes and headed toward her own villa.

    "Damn, why did you come back?"

    Li Xiyi was lounging comfortably on the couch cracking sunflower seeds. She was surprised to see Lu Qingyi come in.

    It was only eight, quite early.

    Really?

    Getting up so early the day after their wedding?

    "Don¡¯t tell me he was too quick and didn¡¯t satisfy your desires?"

    Li Xiyi asked with a mischievous grin, careful not to show it too much, she was even afraid of guessing correctly.

    She was very knowledgeable about that aspect of life.

    Lu Qingyi: "???"

    What¡¯s going on?

    "Or was he too short, too small?"

    Seeing Lu Qingyi not responding, Li Xiyi continued her probing, her curiosity piqued.

    How disgraceful it would be if there was something wrong with Xu Boyan, a successful man who is the centre of attention.

    "Are you bored?"

    Lu Qingyi stopped and gave Li Xiyi a cold look.

    Li Xiyi immediately made a zipping motion over her mouth.

    "Do you have sanitary pads?"

    Lu Qingyi had found her clothes and was ready to shower when she suddenly remembered she hadn¡¯t brought any sanitary pads and immediately poked her head out to ask Li Xiyi.

    Because her period was never timely, and she didn¡¯t stay in the Seaview Villa often, there were usually no such amenities here.

    Ever since Li Xiyi came over, she had been living comfortably in Lu Qingyi¡¯s villa, content to be a "parasite".

    "No way?"

    Li Xiyi was initially daydreaming about something, but froze when she heard Lu Qingyi¡¯s request.

    Sanitary pads?

    So, did Lu Qingyi get her period?

    Does that mean they didn¡¯t do anything last night?

    "I have some."

    Li Xiyi immediately rummaged through her things to get a pad and handed one to Lu Qingyi.

 Chapter 489 Lu Yao Visit_1

    Chapter 489: 489 Lu Yao Visit_1"No Stayfree available?"

    Lu Qingyi gently wrinkled her brows as she held the sanitary pad in her hand.

    She had always preferred Stayfree, probably just out of habit.

    "This is ABC, it works fine, can you please not be too picky?"

    Li Xiyi rolled her eyes and complained.

    So incredibly fussy.

    "Forget it."

    Lu Qingyi shook her head, then walked toward the bathroom.

    Li Xiyi sat on the sofa, crossing her legs and seeming deep in thought.

    Could it be that nothing really happened?

    That would be such a pity, she still wanted to know more.

    "I¡¯m leaving."

    After taking a shower, Lu Qingyi stepped out, bid Li Xiyi goodbye and prepared to leave.

    "Hey, wait, what¡¯s going on?"

    Li Xiyi suddenly felt displeased.

    Lu Qingyi: "There were no clothes in there."

    "Yesterday you... "

    "Yesterday, I had a visitor."

    Lu Qingyi cut off Li Xiyi¡¯s words, speaking succinctly.

    Li Xiyi: "..."

    So that really was the case. This was disappointing.

    Lu Qingyi left, and Li Xiyi just watched her go, left alone in the empty villa, suddenly feeling a bit melancholic.

    After all, you can¡¯t hold onto water once it¡¯s been thrown away.

    Sigh, when she used to come to Kyoto, Lu Qingyi would always stay with her here. But on this visit to Kyoto, she was mostly left alone in the villa.

    She spent her time in this huge villa crying and feeling utterly abandoned.

    "I¡¯ll help you dry your hair."

    Lu Qingyi had washed her hair, but had not dried it properly, it was still dripping wet.

    Xu Boyan took out a hair dryer and began drying Lu Qingyi¡¯s hair, carefully and delicately.

    "Am I hurting you?"

    Xu Boyan was afraid he might be too rough and end up hurting his lover.

    Lu Qingyi: "No."

    "You should dry your hair thoroughly to avoid catching a cold."

    Xu Boyan advised as he continued drying.

    As the weather becomes cooler, not thoroughly drying your hair may lead to a cold.

    "Hmm."

    Lu Qingyi initially wanted to retort that she wasn¡¯t that fragile, but then chose to stay silent.

    "How about we live here for a while?"

    Asked Xu Boyan.

    The villa was still under construction, the apartment seemed too small, but the Seaview Villa was just right.

    "Hmm."

    ¡ª¡ª

    Lu Qingyi returned to the apartment alone, only to unexpectedly find Lu Yao at the entrance to the apartment.

    Today Xu Boyan was supposed to accompany her, but then he received a call from work and had to leave.

    Xu Boyan had originally planned to set aside all his work to stay with Lu Qingyi, but she felt his work was more important.

    There was no pressing need for him to accompany her at the moment, he could always make it up to her later.

    "Qingyi." Sear?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    There were more white hairs on Lu Yao¡¯s head, and his eyes shone as he looked at Lu Qingyi.

    The daughter of his first love, Ruan Qingyang.

    "What do you want?"

    Lu Qingyi stood with her hands in her pockets, her expression cold as ice, looking at Lu Yao.

    "I¡¯m your uncle."

    Lu Yao said, looking at Lu Qingyi.

    He was deeply regretting how he had ignored Lu Qingyi in the past and how he had hurt her.

    "I don¡¯t even recognize my own aunt, where would an uncle come from?"

    Lu Qingyi raised her eyebrows, her gaze towards Lu Yao remaining icy-cold.

    If she can¡¯t accept her own aunt, how could she possibly accept this so-called uncle? It¡¯s just laughable.

    "You really resemble your mother."

    Lu Yao scrutinized Lu Qingyi for a long time, and slowly said.

    She really resembled her mother; he hadn¡¯t paid much attention before and hadn¡¯t noticed the resemblance. Lu Qingyi¡¯s demeanor was strikingly similar to Ruan Qingyang¡¯s.

    "Don¡¯t mention my mother."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s expression turned even colder.

    She thought Lu Yao didn¡¯t deserve to like her mother.

    When you like someone, she should be all you see. Even if someone looks just like her, you should be able to tell them apart.

    Lu Mohai once told her about running into Yao Meishu. At first glance, he thought that Yao Meishu was Ruan Qingyang, whom he loved.

    But upon closer inspection, he realized she wasn¡¯t.

    When you like someone, you can always tell them apart.

    In this world, there are a lot of identical twins. People who fall in love with one of them may mistake the other one for her from a distance, but upon close observation, they can identify the one they love.

    Lu Yao was taken aback, "Qingyi..."

    He didn¡¯t understand what Lu Qingyi meant.

    "Lu Yao, get out of my way."

    Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t reply, her demeanor exceedingly distant.

    He was blocking her way.

    "I just want to talk to you for a bit. Can we sit for a while at the milk tea shop over there?"

    Lu Yao¡¯s voice was extremely low as he asked carefully.

    Girls usually liked milk tea, and he felt Lu Qingyi should be no exception, being a young woman herself.

    "No need. Just say it here."

    Lu Qingyi simply responded.

    Whatever it is, he could say it right here. There was no need to find a place to sit and talk. Moreover, she didn¡¯t think she and Lu Yao had much to talk about.

    "Don¡¯t you want to know about your mother?"

    Lu Yao questioned.

    "My father will tell me."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s frosty gaze fell on Lu Yao and she replied brusquely.

    Lu Mohai was very familiar with and loved Ruan Qingyang. He knew much more about her than Lu Yao.

    As for Lu Yao, he was just someone who didn¡¯t even remember who his first love was. What right did he have to talk about Ruan Qingyang?

    Or how much could he possibly know about her?

    Father?

    Lu Yao looked at Lu Qingyi with shock, a look of disbelief spread across his face.

    "You have a father?"

    Wasn¡¯t it said that Lu Qingyi was a child born out of an artificial insemination procedure? Why did she suddenly have a father?

    Also, how did Lu Qingyi go about finding her own father?

    Lu Qingyi: "Nonsense."

    "He is..."

    "Any of your business?"

    Before Lu Yao could finish his sentence, Lu Qingyi interrupted him.

    He had nothing to do with it.

    "Forget it, I won¡¯t ask anymore."

    Lu Yao sighed deeply.

    "I want to discuss a matter with you."

    After a while, Lu Yao spoke again, cautiously.

    Lu Qingyi looked at Lu Yao, but remained silent.

    "Could you consider releasing your aunt... Yao Meishu? It¡¯s been twenty years since whatever happened, moreover, she is your aunt, your blood relative."

    Lu Yao lowered his head, then lifted it again. He asked carefully.

    "Step aside."

    This was a question Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t want to answer, simply because she didn¡¯t want to.

    The answer to this question was obviously impossible. Since she was the one who put Yao Meishu behind bars, how could she possibly let her out so soon?

    "Qingyi, your mom was a doctor, she was very kind-hearted."

    Lu Yao hastened to add, bringing up Ruan Qingyang when advising Lu Qingyi.

 Chapter 490 - 498 Lu Yao and Lu Mohai Meet_1

    Chapter 490: 498 Lu Yao and Lu Mohai Meet_1"So?"

    Lu Qingyi slid one hand into her pocket, her gaze on Lu Yao cold as ice.

    She had no idea whether Ruan Qingyang was kindhearted or not, all she knew was that she wasn¡¯t kindhearted herself.

    "After all, Yao Meishu has been your mother for so many years."

    Lu Yao looked at Lu Qingyi, his eyes filled with pleading.

    Although he was initially fond of Ruan Qingyang, he had spent a considerable amount of time with Yao Meishu, forming an emotional bond. Now that Yao Meishu was in trouble, he was determined to help her out.

    Lu Qingyi raised her eyebrows, "Is she deserving?"

    "Your mother is so kindhearted. As her daughter, you must be kindhearted too, right? Physicians carry the hearts of parents."

    Lu Yao reached out to grab Lu Qingyi¡¯s arm, his voice pleading for her to free Yao Meishu.

    Even though they had significant evidence against her, Lu Yao believed that as long as Lu Qingyi agreed, Yao Meishu could definitely be freed.

    Moral kidnapping?

    Lu Qingyi raised an eyebrow, "Sorry, I¡¯ve never been kind."

    Lu Qingyi pushed Lu Yao away and walked into the community.

    Lu Yao, caught off guard, nearly stumbled and fell.

    In this world, there is no one who can stop her, Lu Qingyi. She refrained from physically removing Lu Yao this time because that would be too filthy, she didn¡¯t want to touch him.

    "By the way, you may not know, I¡¯m Doctor L."

    Lu Qingyi turned around, coldly stated a sentence, and then walked away.

    Doctor L is me?

    Lu Yao was utterly stunned, he watched the place where Lu Qingyi disappeared, his face blank with disbelief.

    How is that possible?

    Lu Qingyi is Doctor L, how could this be possible?

    Lu Qingyi had just turned twenty, still a young woman.

    The top figure in the medical field, Lu Qingyi, how is this possible?

    Lu Yao refused to believe this fact.

    Watching Lu Qingyi disappear from his sight, Lu Yao suddenly felt an overwhelming sense of defeat, which left him feeling awful.

    If he had known back then... would it be...?

    Lu Yao didn¡¯t dare to continue the thought.

    Lu Mohai was walking towards the community while on a phone call, with a large bag of things in his hand.

    He bought a lot of things, all for Lu Qingyi. Knowing that Lu Qingyi was here, he came directly.

    When Lu Yao saw Lu Mohai, he was slightly stunned. He recognized him as the man who had mistaken Yao Meishu for someone else last time.

    What is he doing here?

    Because of the last incident, strangers were now not allowed into the community, so Lu Yao was naturally stopped outside.

    Watching Lu Mohai easily enter the community, Lu Yao was stunned.

    "Excuse me, sir, could you wait for a moment?"

    Lu Yao called out to Lu Mohai.

    Lu Mohai had been on the phone and hadn¡¯t noticed Lu Yao. Now, as he hung up, he heard Lu Yao¡¯s voice.

    He turned around and looked at Lu Yao with a frown.

    Lu Yao, Lu Mohai knew about him.

    "Are you a resident here? My daughter rents a house here, I want to check on her, I can¡¯t reach her on the phone, could you please let me in?"

    Lu Yao began to make requests, making it sound like it was all real.

    He thought that Lu Mohai didn¡¯t know him and thought he lived here.

    "Your daughter?"

    Lu Mohai quickly seized the key point and turned his gaze to Lu Yao with a slight frown.

    Lu Mohai had always been a warm and gentle man, rarely losing his temper, and his voice was never loud. His demeanor was kind and easy to get along with.

    His temperament was the opposite of Ruan Qingyang¡¯s.

    "Yes, my daughter lives in there. She¡¯s studying at the medical college and doesn¡¯t like dormitories, so she¡¯s rented a house nearby," said Lu Yao, his smile especially friendly.

    "What¡¯s your daughter¡¯s name?"

    Knowing who Lu Yao was, Lu Mohai naturally understood who Lu Yao referred to as his daughter. Internally, he was a bit peeved.

    "Lu Qingyi, could you please help me, sir? I¡¯d be forever grateful," said Lu Yao, feeling no remorse for claiming Lu Qingyi as his daughter.

    "Lu Qingyi is your daughter?" S§×ar?h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Lu Mohai had always had a good temper, but at this moment he felt a wave of anger inside him.

    Hmph, this really is quite shameless.

    Thinking about what Lu Qingyi had gone through in the past, Lu Mohai felt extremely upset.

    This couple, Yao Meishu and Lu Yao, who had completely ignored and coldly treated Lu Qingyi, causing this child to suffer from a young age, still employed a strategy of cold violence.

    Especially Yao Meishu, who was responsible for Ruan Qingyang¡¯s death, the death of the woman she loved most, and continued to treat her daughter in such a way.

    No matter how pleasant his disposition was, in front of Lu Yao, it was impossible for it to remain that way.

    "Yes."

    Lu Yao nodded his head.

    "Where¡¯s your shame?"

    Lu Mohai looked at Lu Yao, his tone suddenly turning cold.

    "Huh?"

    Lu Yao was taken aback, not quite understanding why Lu Mohai¡¯s words had suddenly turned so icy.

    "Lu Yao, your whole family is shameless."

    Lu Mohai put the things in his hand down in the guard room. He gently warmed up his muscles and his tone was very cold.

    Where it concerned people he disdained, Lu Mohai could be very cold too.

    "Sir, you know me?"

    Upon hearing Lu Mohai call out his name accurately, Lu Yao was stunned. He pointed to himself and spoke.

    The man in front of him, Lu Mohai, who he only ever met once before, actually recognized him and rendered him in utter shock.

    "Do you know, I really want to beat you up."

    Lu Mohai was working his knuckles, his gaze towards Lu Yao was ice cold.

    Indeed, he wanted to beat up Lu Yao now, also as a way to vent his anger.

    When he discovered Lu Qingyi¡¯s past, Lu Mohai had thought about doing the same.

    "We don¡¯t seem to have any conflict between us, right? This should be our first meeting. Sir, violence cannot solve any problems."

    Lu Yao shook his head, believing in his heart that there was no conflict between him and Lu Mohai.

    This was really their first formal meeting. The previous time was due to Lu Mohai¡¯s strange behavior, which was why Lu Yao remembered this man.

    At a cursory glance, Lu Yao thought Lu Mohai wouldn¡¯t recognize him. Judging by Lu Mohai¡¯s dress, he assumed he was of high status. The watch on his wrist revealed his identity.

    The watches of wealthy people often revealed their status, and the watch on Lu Mohai¡¯s wrist was clearly expensive.

    "My last name is Lu."

    Lu Mohai kept his words short and concise. His gaze towards Lu Yao turned colder.

    "What a coincidence, my last name is also Lu. It seems like we were one family hundreds of years ago. As the saying goes, family don¡¯t keep secret, we should get along well."

    Lu Yao didn¡¯t think too deeply into it, simply feeling that sharing the same last name was a kind of fate, showing a very friendly attitude towards Lu Mohai.

    He laughed heartily, his eyes looking at Lu Mohai were filled with friendliness.

 Chapter 491 Fight_1

    Chapter 491: 491 Fight_1"A tree without bark is sure to die. A man without shame is invincible. There¡¯s a fucking truth to that."

    Lu Mohai couldn¡¯t help but let his anger get the better of him.

    Such a fucking lack of shame.

    With a mere flick of his hand, he threw a punch at Lu Yao, putting all his strength into it.

    Caught off guard, Lu Yao took Lu Mohai¡¯s blow, the corner of his eye swiftly reddening vis??ibly.

    Lu Mohai shook his fist, watching Lu Yao with a cold gaze.

    If looks could kill, Lu Yao would have died countless times already.

    It was enough that he treated his daughter that way in the past, and now, he had the audacity to claim Lu Qingyi as his daughter.

    Lu Mohai couldn¡¯t figure out where Lu Yao got the nerve, but he had a strong desire to punch him.

    Even after the punch, he didn¡¯t feel better.

    "Are you sick?"

    With a hand over his eye, Lu Yao stared at Lu Mohai, rage instantly flaring up.

    He had no past grudges with Lu Mohai and for Lu Mohai to punch him out of nowhere, Lu Yao couldn¡¯t think of any other explanation apart from him being sick.

    Lu Mohai didn¡¯t speak, he just raised his fist and punched Lu Yao again.

    Lu Yao was caught off guard once more and took another punch. He hadn¡¯t expected a second round from Lu Mohai. He was utterly taken by surprise.

    "Damn."

    Enraged, Lu Yao rolled up his sleeves, charging at Lu Mohai and throwing punches.

    Although Lu Mohai seemed mild-mannered, he was no slouch in a fight, having had several fights during his middle school years.

    Lu Yao was no weakling either. He used to be a street thug and though his family was well-off, he never liked studying. Only when he matured did he start to embrace education.

    The two men close to fifty years old traded punches and kicks, each not giving an inch to the other.

    The security guard at the gate was stunned upon witnessing the scene.

    What the hell?

    They were actually fighting.

    And it wasn¡¯t just anyone fighting, it was two middle-aged men, who certainly weren¡¯t young anymore. What could possibly make these two guys start fighting?

    Both men were clearly successful individuals. While Lu Yao may not be considered important in a place like Kyoto, in Jin City he was a significant figure.

    The security guard recognized Lu Mohai as a frequent visitor and immediately called Lu Qingyi.

    He knew the relationship between Lu Mohai and Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi had just sat down when her phone rang again. Assuming it was Lu Mohai, she was surprised to see an unknown number.

    Without giving it much thought, she hung up.

    The moment she hung up, the phone rang again. Impatience seeped into Lu Qingyi¡¯s expression.

    "If you have something to say, then spit it out. I don¡¯t have time for idle chat."

    Lu Qingyi picked up the phone, annoyed, assuming it was Wen Linyu.

    Wen Linyu was fond of calling her from different numbers.

    The other end of the phone was silent for a few seconds. Just as Lu Qingyi was about to hang up, the person finally spoke.

    "Miss Lu, right? Your father is fighting with someone at the entrance."

    The security guard nervously began to speak after hearing Lu Qingyi¡¯s words. He patted his chest for reassurance.

    My god, this girl has a terrible temper. His little heart could hardly bear it.

    Fighting?

    Lu Qingyi was stunned for a moment, then hung up the phone and hurried downstairs. S§×arch* The n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Lu Yao probably hadn¡¯t left yet.

    Despite being hung up on, the security guard took a deep breath, popped his head out of his booth, and got ready to watch the drama unfold.

    Lu Qingyi was a force to be reckoned with despite her young age. Even her boyfriend had bought an entire apartment building for her.

    Meanwhile, Lu Yao and Lu Mohai were still fighting. Despite a lack of professional training, they both were tough guys when they were young, and still evenly matched now.

    Though both were bruised and battered, it didn¡¯t deter them from fighting on.

    Upon reaching the entrance, Lu Qingyi saw the two men fighting. She pressed her palm to her forehead, struggling to describe how she felt in that moment.

    It was indeed complicated.

    Without asking Lu Qingyi also knew - it must¡¯ve been Lu Mohai who threw the first punch.

    "Dad, that¡¯s enough."

    With her hands in her pockets, Lu Qingyi spoke up slowly.

    Lu Mohai stopped, only to receive another punch from Lu Yao.

    Lu Qingyi flinched at the sight.

    "Qingyi, I know you¡¯re kind-hearted..."

    Assuming Lu Qingyi was addressing him, Lu Yao put on a smile.

    If Lu Qingyi was willing to come out, didn¡¯t that mean she was willing to help Yao Meishu?

    That¡¯s what Lu Yao thought.

    Needless to say, Lu Yao was overthinking it.

    "Does it hurt?"

    Ignoring Lu Yao, Lu Qingyi moved to Lu Mohai¡¯s side. She reached out to touch the bruise on the corner of Lu Mohai¡¯s mouth and asked in a compassionate tone.

    This was her father, and naturally, she¡¯d care for him.

    Lu Yao froze in place, watching Lu Qingyi move towards Lu Mohai in disbelief.

    Lu Mohai shook his head, saying, "It doesn¡¯t hurt."

    With his daughter¡¯s concern, he felt no pain.

    "You¡¯re a grown man, and you¡¯re still fighting."

    Lu Qingyi sighed lightly.

    "If you want to fight, tell me, and I¡¯ll do it for you."

    Thereafter, Lu Qingyi spoke again, her tone gentle.

    Lu Mohai hadn¡¯t had any formal training. He may have been a tough fighter when he was young, but he was getting old now.

    If he wanted to fight, let her do it. She would beat the opponent until they couldn¡¯t strike back.

    When it came to fighting, it was always her, Lu Qingyi, who taught others a lesson.

    "Qingyi..."

    Lu Yao¡¯s face was covered in bruises. He looked at Lu Qingyi, his eyes filled with a pitiful expression.

    Did Lu Qingyi know the man before her?

    "Let me introduce you. This is my father, my biological father, Lu Mohai."

    Facing Lu Yao, Lu Qingyi curled her lips into a slight smile, speaking calmly.

    She emphasized the words "biological father" heavily.

    Biological father?

    The world seemed to explode above Lu Yao¡¯s head. He stumbled backwards, losing his balance.

    No wonder, no wonder.

    No wonder Lu Mohai knew him and inexplicably fought him. It turned out all of this was because Lu Mohai was Lu Qingyi¡¯s biological father.

    "Lu Yao, you must pay for the mistakes you have made. Don¡¯t always think about escaping. If you want to get Yao Meishu out, the only way is for my mother Ruan Qingyang to come back to life. Otherwise, Yao Meishu will never be released," said Lu Qingyi with her hands in her pockets, her voice cold and authoritative, making her stance clear.

    She clearly laid out her standpoint today. If Yao Meishu wanted to be released, Ruan Qingyang would have to come back to life.

    "Qingyi, can you...let¡¯s try to work this out, okay?"

    Lu Yao looked at Lu Qingyi, dropped to his knees with a thud, and knocked his head hard before her.

 Chapter 492 Daddyâ€™s Nagging_1

    Chapter 492: 492 Daddy¡¯s Nagging_1For the first time, Lu Yao felt so humbled, humbled to the point of kneeling before a daughter he had misrecognized for many years.

    He doesn¡¯t want to think about anything now, he just wants Yao Meishu out as soon as possible, and it doesn¡¯t matter if he has to kneel before Lu Qingyi either.

    Lu Qingyi looked at Lu Yao, her expression still cold, and her face showed no sympathy.

    She could be soft-hearted, but when she was hard-hearted, it was more than anything else.

    "Dad, let¡¯s go."

    Lu Qingyi bent down to pick up the thing Lu Mohai had placed on the ground, opened her mouth slowly to speak, and then left without looking back.

    Call her cruel, or unsympathetic. The matter of Yao Meishu wasn¡¯t open for discussion, and even if Lu Yao were to die in front of her now, her decision still wouldn¡¯t change.

    With nothing to base their relationship upon to begin with, she could easily remain unmoved by his death.

    Lu Mohai glanced back at Lu Yao and followed Lu Qingyi inside.

    Lu Yao still knelt on the ground, watching in disbelief as Lu Qingyi and Lu Mohai disappeared from sight, looking dazed.

    Lu Qingyi remained unaffected, how hard her heart must be.

    "Ah, just go back. This young lady is someone who stands by her decisions."

    The security guard looked at Lu Yao and let out a deep sigh.

    He felt sorry for Lu Yao but thought too that he brought it upon himself. S§×ar?h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    This young lady is so impressive. If Lu Yao had been a little kinder to her from the beginning, he would surely be reaping the rewards now.

    Lu Yao felt deep regret.

    ¡ª¡ª

    "Dad, look at you, you¡¯re such a grown man and still getting into fights."

    Lu Qingyi saw the bruise on Lu Mohai¡¯s face and let out a soft sigh.

    "Oh, it¡¯s okay. It doesn¡¯t hurt; I was just mad that he said you were his daughter."

    Lu Mohai chuckled and winced, it did hurt.

    "Let me help you apply some medicine."

    Lu Qingyi took out a medicine box and applied iodine to a cotton swab to clean the bruise on Lu Mohai¡¯s face, her brow furrowed.

    "Ouch."

    The area that was being cleaned hurt, but Lu Mohai still laughed through it.

    How great it would be if Ruan Qingyang were here.

    Their family would be incredibly happy.

    "Next time don¡¯t resort to violence so easily, you can let me handle it if you want to fight someone."

    As she treated Lu Mohai¡¯s wounds, Lu Qingyi spoke. He had been hit quite hard.

    Lu Qingyi was furrowing her brows lightly.

    "Mmm."

    Lu Mohai hadn¡¯t really heard what Lu Qingyi had said, he was just wrapped up in the care he was receiving from his daughter.

    The saying goes a daughter is a father¡¯s intimate little treasure, and indeed it is. It¡¯s just a pity that he didn¡¯t know about Lu Qingyi¡¯s existence, missing out on her for so many years.

    If only he had known Lu Qingyi existed from the start then he could have watched her grow up and allowed her to live like a princess.

    Unfortunately, there are no ¡¯ifs¡¯ in life.

    "Did you... take precautions last night?"

    Suddenly remembering something, Lu Mohai rubbed his hands together and hesitantly broached the topic.

    Such matters would normally be discussed by the mother, but since Lu Qingyi¡¯s mother wasn¡¯t around, it fell on him as her father to show concern.

    Lu Qingyi was young, even if they were married, there¡¯s no rush to have children - such things should at least wait a few more years.

    Medication isn¡¯t good for the body, Lu Mohai found it difficult to bring up, but he did in the end.

    Lu Qingyi looked surprised at the sudden question, "We were under the blanket chatting."

    She responded slowly.

    Indeed, she happened to start her period yesterday so of course that had to be put on hold.

    Under the blanket chatting?

    Lu Mohai blinked, he looked at Lu Qingyi in shock, "Boyan can¡¯t perform?"

    Lu Mohai¡¯s eyes bulged.

    Seeing his own daughter being taken for a fool, he had complicated feelings. But knowing that the two didn¡¯t do anything the previous night, his feelings became even more complex.

    They were legally married, a newlywed couple, under the blanket chatting, that was indeed surprising.

    Lu Qingyi: "..."

    What was he talking about?

    It was hard for Lu Qingyi to understand Lu Mohai¡¯s thoughts.

    "That won¡¯t do, make sure Boyan isn¡¯t too shy about seeking help. Successful people do care about their privacy and do not want to expose their imperfections. But for such matters, he ought to see a doctor. You should take the initiative to advise him as well, it is, after all, about the happiness of both of you."

    Lu Mohai patted Lu Qingyi¡¯s back of the hand and said earnestly.

    Lu Qingyi: "???"

    Lu Mohai was overthinking it.

    "I was not feeling well last night."

    Lu Qingyi did not explain too clearly, instead attributing the issue to her own physical condition.

    "Ah? If you have some physical problems, you must go for a check-up. You and your mother both have high spirits and are very proud, but for such matters, it can¡¯t be avoided."

    Lu Mohai shook his head at Lu Qingyi, advising her earnestly.

    Lu Qingyi: "..."

    Well, she felt like she had nothing to say.

    "Dad, let¡¯s change the subject, okay?"

    Lu Qingyi put down the things in her hands and gently suggested a new topic.

    Even though Lu Mohai is her biological father, Lu Qingyi still finds it embarrassing to explicitly mention her menstruation.

    Lu Mohai is a man after all; it¡¯s difficult for him to discuss such topics.

    "No, no, no, you must listen to what I have to say."

    Lu Mohai shook his head in response.

    "We¡¯re both normal, I am a doctor."

    Lu Qingyi took a deep breath, she was slowly preparing to reveal her identity as Doctor L.

    "Between doctor and medical student, there¡¯s only a one-word difference, but this difference is really very significant."

    Lu Mohai continued to speak earnestly.

    Indeed, the difference between a doctor and a medical student is large. Many medical students have not had real-life practice, while most doctors have experienced that already.

    Medical students remain just students, while doctors have begun their professional lives. The difference between the two is very substantial.

    "Dad, I am Doctor L."

    Out of desperation, Lu Qingyi directly revealed her identity.

    "Doctor L? Even if you are Doctor L, you shouldn¡¯t be avoiding medical help; you should go when you need to."

    Lu Mohai hasn¡¯t realized what Lu Qingyi has said, and he continues to ramble on with his advice believing that he hasn¡¯t made any errors.

    Lu Qingyi: "..."

    "Ah, what? Doctor L? You are Doctor L?"

    When he realized what Lu Qingyi had said, Lu Mohai jumped up in surprise, wincing from the pain of his injuries.

    His eyes were wide open, the look he gave Lu Qingyi was one of shock.

    His daughter is Doctor L?

 Chapter 493 visit Ruan Qingyang_1

    Chapter 493: 493 visit Ruan Qingyang_1After a while, Lu Mohai took a few deep breaths, and his mood calmed down.

    He wasn¡¯t so surprised anymore. Ruan Qingzhi was very outstanding to begin with, and it was possible that Lu Qingyi, being Ruan Qingyang¡¯s daughter, would be even more outstanding.

    After all, the pupil outshines the master.

    Ruan Qingyang was once the top doctor in the medical field, and Lu Qingyi now holds that position.

    It¡¯s just that Ruan Qingyang took a longer time than Lu Qingyi, and she was older.

    "So, I am aware of my own health condition, and also that of Xu Boyan."

    Lu Qingyi began to speak slowly.

    Lu Mohai nodded his head and fell silent.

    His daughter was really outstanding.

    ¡ª¡ª

    Cemetery.

    Lu Qingyi held a bunch of daisies in her hand. As she looked at the woman on the gravestone, whose mouth was slightly curled into a faint smile, her eyes became a bit moist.

    The woman in the picture looked very much like Yao Meishu, but upon close examination, there were differences.

    Her face in the picture had a faint smile, and her hair was draped over her shoulders, providing an impression of remarkable beauty.

    She was beautiful.

    Xu Boyan stood to the right of Lu Qingyi, gripping her hand tightly.

    Lu Mohai stood on Lu Qingyi¡¯s left, holding a bunch of fiery red roses in his hand, tears streaming down his red eyes.

    Wen Wanyu and boss Gu stood behind the three of them, Wen Wanyu also held a bunch of daisies, and boss Gu held her hand.

    "Mom, I¡¯m your daughter, Lu Qingyi. Xu Boyan and I are married now. We came to visit you. Are you doing well over there?"

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s voice was very gentle. Looking at the photo on the stone monument, her entire heart softened.

    "Mother-in-law, I am Xu Boyan, Yiyi¡¯s husband. I promise I will treat Yiyi well in the future and spoil her like a princess."

    Xu Boyan held Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand. He turned his head to look at Lu Qingyi. As she looked back, they locked eyes for a few seconds.

    An aroma of "happiness" seemed to float in the air.

    Lu Qingyi bent over and placed the daisies in front of the tombstone and bowed deeply, with Xu Boyan following suit.

    The two of them stepped back a bit to give Lu Mohai enough space.

    "Qingyang, I came to see you. I apologize for always thinking you were still here, I didn¡¯t expect... "

    Lu Mohai gently closed his eyes, tears streaming down his face.

    He had always hoped that she was okay. He hadn¡¯t thought that fate was so cruel. Ruan Qingyang was no longer in this world.

    "I love you. You know that, right? They all say that time heals all wounds, but after all these years, I still can¡¯t let you go. I remember that you liked roses. I bought some for you. Consider it as an indirect way of confessing to you.

    I hope you¡¯re doing well over there. If you¡¯re still alone, could you wait for me? When I exhaust my natural life, I¡¯ll come to find you..."

    Lu Mohai babbled out, saying many words, his eyes reflecting sadness.

    If there is a next life, he will find Ruan Qingyang early and make her his, watching over Ruan Qingyang.

    He wouldn¡¯t let the tragedy repeat itself. He would make Ruan Qingyang the happiest person on earth, with no exception.

    Having said enough, Lu Mohai placed the roses on the ground, turned around, and left. Tears slowly fell from his eyes.

    "Dad, don¡¯t be sad."

    Lu Qingyi took out a handkerchief from her pocket and handed it to Lu Mohai.

    Xu Boyan understood Lu Mohai¡¯s feelings. He tightened his hold on Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand.

    "Qingyang, I hope you rest peacefully there..." sea??h th§× N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Wen Wanyu often came to see Ruan Qingyang, she had no words left to say. She placed the daisies down and left.

    "Old Lu, I understand Qingyang¡¯s character. If she chose to give birth to this child, it means she loved you."

    At Lu Mohai¡¯s side, Wen Wanyu slowly spoke.

    If Ruan Qingyang didn¡¯t love Lu Mohai, she wouldn¡¯t have had this child. Wen Wanyu understood this aspect of Ruan Qingyang.

    Ruan Qingyang was a workaholic who only focused on her career. She was always harsh on herself.

    She would have definitely known early if she was pregnant. The fetus wouldn¡¯t have developed at such an early stage.

    For an undeveloped fetus, Ruan Qingyang could just prescribe a few simple drugs to abort the fetus without anyone noticing.

    The fact that she chose to keep the baby meant that Ruan Qingyang had feelings for Lu Mohai and wanted to keep their child.

    Lu Mohai remained silent. Not everyone could interpret Ruan Qingyang¡¯s complex thoughts.

    "Dad, is there anything else you want to say?"

    Lu Qingyi asked Lu Mohai.

    Since she had never met Ruan Qingyang, Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t have much to say, or rather, she had nothing to say.

    "No, let¡¯s go."

    Lu Mohai shook his head. He had said everything he wanted to say.

    The five of them exited the cemetery one by one, with only Lu Mohai being single. The other four walked in pairs, hands in hands.

    Wen Wanyu and boss Gu were at the end, Lu Mohai was in the middle, and Lu Qingyi and Xu Boyan were at the front.

    From a distance, it looked like a single person sandwiched between two couples, which was amusing.

    "Dad, what do you think about the current situation?"

    Lu Qingyi, having noticed this, turned around and looked at Lu Mohai.

    Lu Mohai shook his head, "Nothing."

    Besides watching Lu Qingyi¡¯s happiness and helping her with some chores, he didn¡¯t have any other plans.

    Xu Boyan held Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand tightly. He obviously knew what Lu Qingyi was trying to say but chose to remain silent. It was not appropriate for him to speak on this matter.

    "You can try to let it go, you still have a lifetime ahead."

    Lu Qingyi hooked her lips upwards slightly. Looking at Lu Mohai, she voiced her thoughts.

    Ruan Qingyang was already gone, and it had been a very long time since Lu Mohai had seen her. He could let it go.

    You can find someone else to spend the rest of your life with.

    "No, I¡¯m good by myself."

    Lu Mohai shook his head.

    If he had wanted to find someone, why would he have been single for so many years?

    Ruan Qingyang had been gone for as long as he had been waiting. Now that he knew that Ruan Qingyang was no longer alive, his obsession was gone, but only the obsession.

    He had been waiting for so long that he no longer expected Ruan Qingyang to come back to him. He just couldn¡¯t let go of Ruan Qingyang.

    A chuckle suddenly broke the silence, and the three people in front turned around simultaneously.

    Feeling embarrassed under their gaze, Wen Wanyu rubbed her nose and slowly said, "There¡¯s a saying, ¡¯Among three people walking, there must be one I can learn from.¡¯ Now I suddenly thought of another sentence: Among five people, there must be one single dog."

 Chapter 494 Drop out_1

    Chapter 494: 494 Drop out_1In a group of five, there¡¯s always going to be the single one, right?

    Lu Qingyi covered her mouth and laughed. Wen Wanyu¡¯s words were indeed logical, causing her to chuckle.

    Exactly.

    Of the five of them, only Lu Mohai is single.

    Lu Mohai: "..."

    "Dad, mom is never coming back."

    Lu Qingyi shook her head, she looked at Lu Mohai and said, feeling that he really could find someone else.

    Life is long, and there¡¯s no need for Lu Mohai to be alone all the time.

    "Yiyi, you don¡¯t understand. When you fall in love with someone, you love them wholeheartedly, and no one else can fit in your eyes.

    I don¡¯t settle for less, so I won¡¯t choose to settle. Apart from your mother, for her, everyone else is just a compromise."

    You still don¡¯t understand. After twenty years, I am still thinking of your mother. Therefore, I can¡¯t forget her in this lifetime."

    Lu Mohai helplessly shook his head, a bitter smile emerging on his lips.

    Yes, he can¡¯t forget.

    They say time can heal all; actually, it can¡¯t.

    His heart is very small; once someone has made a home inside, there¡¯s no room left for a second person. Those who harbor love for someone in their hearts perceive everyone else as being a compromise, and he refuses to settle.

    So many years have gone by, if he wanted to settle, he wouldn¡¯t have remained single for so many years. He would have his own family, his own children.

    Even if the person doing his laundry and cooking for him is not the one he wants, even if there is no love between them at all.

    What Lu Mohai wanted to say was that he only liked Ruan Qingyang and recognized just Ruan Qingyang in his life. He didn¡¯t want to settle, so he was destined to spend this lifetime alone.

    Actually, being alone is pretty good, free from worries. Besides, he now has a daughter he is related to by blood. He can just keep Lu Qingyi company in the future.

    Lu Qingyi heaved a heavy sigh, understanding everything Lu Mohai had said.

    If she were to be separated from Xu Boyan, she could live well, but she would not be happy, perhaps spending this life alone.

    The logic is the same; her heart is equally small, small enough to accommodate only one person for a lifetime.

    Her temperament simply made it impossible for her to settle for less.

    ¡ª¡ª

    Lu Qingyi went to the medical college to drop out. She stood lazily in the principal¡¯s office, looking down and playing with her phone.

    The principal looked at the dropout application handed over by Lu Qingyi, took several deep breaths, but his mood still failed to calm down. His mind was in a whirl.

    Why drop out when everything¡¯s fine?

    Although Lu Qingyi often skipped school, she was a good student, having made the three most famous professors in the college submit to her.

    Everyone in the medical college¡¯s labs admired Lu Qingyi a great deal.

    Lu Qingyi was highly praiseworthy and very capable. Why on earth would she want to quit studying?

    Even if Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t go to school, she was still technically a student of the medical college. With her "celebrity" influence, many people might be drawn to join the medical college, right?

    "Lu, you¡¯re only a freshman."

    The principal looked at Lu Qingyi¡¯s carefree style and tried to persuade her.

    It was not easy to get into university. Before the first year had even ended, she wanted to drop out. Such a bold move could only be expected from an eccentric girl like her.

    "Yes, I know."

    Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t even raise her eyes; they remained fixed on her phone.

    Yeah, no longer wanted to experience university life.

    It was time she started working properly, earning a salary. Otherwise, she wouldn¡¯t be able to support her children in the future.

    If Lun Boyan knew about Lu Qingyi¡¯s thoughts, he would certainly be enraged:

    Unable to support them? You are bluffing! Just your assets alone could support a bunch of children with no problem. Including Xu Boyan¡¯s assets, even without working and eating and drinking, you have no worries at all.

    "Look, didn¡¯t you strive in high school for so long just to get into university? And isn¡¯t the purpose of getting into university to have a good career? It wasn¡¯t easy to get into college, shouldn¡¯t you complete your studies then? You survived the toughest three years in high school, shouldn¡¯t you also get through college?"

    The Principal walked over to Lu Qingyi, trying to persuade her to stay with kindness and sincerity.

    He also felt that his point was very valid, after all, they all had worked hard to get into university, right?

    Barely a semester into university, and she wanted to drop out. This would mean disregarding her previous efforts.

    "I didn¡¯t try."

    "No."

    "No."

    "I don¡¯t want to."

    Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t even raise her eyelids as she languidly answered the principal¡¯s questions.

    "Huh?" The principal was slightly confused, then cleared his throat, "Lu, at the very least, tell the old man why you want to withdraw, will you?"

    "I got married."

    Lu Qingyi raised her eyes, lifting her right hand where a diamond ring adorned her ring finger.

    Her expression remained lax, but her eyes softened with a hint of tenderness.

    The principal was taken aback. What?

    Married?

    Damn, you¡¯re kidding, right?

    The principal scanned Lu Qingyi from top to bottom. She was still so young, and she was married?

    "Being married can earn you extra points in college, so there¡¯s no need to drop out."

    The principal suddenly seemed to understand, slowly voicing his thoughts.

    Yeah, choosing between marriage and dropping out of college wasn¡¯t necessary. You could still continue your studies after getting married, there wasn¡¯t a conflict. Sear?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Lu Qingyi merely smiled and remained silent.

    Marriage was not a reason at all; it was just an excuse.

    At the start, her reason to attend high school was to give herself a break. Getting into university was an accident.

    Now, feeling that her break was long enough, she felt it was time to work properly. Naturally, she didn¡¯t want to finish college anymore.

    "Really, you are talented, and with some effort, you could even graduate early."

    The principal spoke earnestly, fervently hoping to retain Lu Qingyi.

    If Lu Qingyi were to graduate from the medical college, it would bring great honor to the school.

    Lu Qingyi though, was truly outstanding.

    "No, I¡¯ve already decided."

    Lu Qingyi shook her head, her tone resolute.

    Once she had made a decision, it was final.

    "Lu, reconsider, won¡¯t you?"

    The principal tried his best to retain her.

    Lu Qingyi: "No, thanks."

    There was no need; after all, she didn¡¯t attend school. It was a waste of time.

    "Lu, I¡¯ll give you some time. You can think it over again. If you regret it later, it won¡¯t be good."

    The principal tried to persuade her, his tone sincere.

    Withdrawing from university was not a minor matter, on the contrary, it was a huge one. It had to be carefully considered.

    Who knew if Lu Qingyi was just being impulsive.

 Chapter 495 Lu Qingyi: I just want to drop out_1

    Chapter 495: 495 Lu Qingyi: I just want to drop out_1"Modern women are all independent, right? Even if you get married now, you still need an education. You¡¯re doing well now, but what if your husband¡¯s family looks down on your education later? Don¡¯t you agree?"

    So, as a girl, you shouldn¡¯t take your studies lightly. Since you¡¯ve gone to the trouble of getting in, you might as well finish what you started. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Don¡¯t think about dropping out, it¡¯s bad, isn¡¯t it? Do you want to just have children after you get married and spend the rest of your life taking care of your family?"

    The principal tries his best to persuade, hoping to retain this promising student, Lu Qingyi.

    "Sorry, I don¡¯t need it."

    "Principal, please sign the paper."

    "I¡¯m on a tight schedule."

    "I¡¯d like to get this withdrawal formality done quickly, I have other things to do."

    Lu Qingyi put her phone in her pocket, she raised her head, her whole expression was nonchalant.

    This principal sure does talk a lot, Lu Qingyi finds it quite annoying, it¡¯s just processing a drop out application.

    He really blabbers too much.

    "Ah ah ah..."

    "I have work to do."

    The principal intended to say more, but was cut off by Lu Qingyi, her demeanor cold.

    "Work? Lu, this joke isn¡¯t funny."

    The principal shook his head, a student who hasn¡¯t graduated from university probably wouldn¡¯t be accepted by large companies, right?

    She can have a job, but a decent job might not be guaranteed, and the salary might not be high.

    He really doesn¡¯t understand what¡¯s going on in Lu Qingyi¡¯s head.

    "Yeah, less nonsense, I just want to drop out."

    An impatience appear in Lu Qingyi¡¯s brow.

    "Lu...."

    "Old Lun is waiting for me."

    Lu Qingyi cuts off the principal once again.

    He already informed Lun Boyan about her returning to Had, and Lun Boyan was overjoyed, he was the happiest.

    The principal was a bit stunned, "What?"

    "I¡¯m going to Hadrick for a professor position."

    Lu Qingyi said slowly, her tone very calm.

    What?

    Going to Hardrick for a professor position?

    The principal suddenly doubted his hearing.

    "You..."

    "I have a call, hush."

    Just as the principal wanted to say something, he was cut off by Lu Qingyi again, who took out her phone from her pocket.

    Lun Boyan¡¯s call.

    Lu Qingyi pushed the answer button and turned on the speaker.

    "Qingyi girl, when are you coming? I¡¯ve been waiting for a while, the flowers I¡¯ve been waiting for are going to wither. I¡¯ve been yearning for so long, finally yearning for the day you¡¯re willing to drop out."

    As soon as the call was connected, Lun Boyan¡¯s laughter came through, full of joy.

    Lu Qingyi: "..."

    Why did Lun Boyan¡¯s words sound so strange?

    School of Medicine Principal: "..."

    The old man giving Lu Qingyi a call just refreshed his worldview, other people are hoping for the best for the other side.

    Incredibly, some people are hoping that others drop out, this really makes people astonished.

    Yearning for so long, finally yearning for the day you drop out.

    These words were really thought-provoking, the Medical School Principal really found it ...odd.

    "Oh no, Qingyi girl, the old me didn¡¯t mean that. Spit to that, look at my mouth, I¡¯m just relieved you would come back and accompany me."

    Lun Boyan also felt that his last statement wasn¡¯t proper, he said slowly.

    "Okay, I¡¯ll come back."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s voice was indifferent, without any hint of emotion.

    "Yes, old man, the School of Medicine principal won¡¯t let me drop out."

    After a few seconds of silence, Lu Qingyi spoke up and glanced at the School of Medicine Principal. It was quite meaningful.

    "Crap crap crap, what¡¯s the meaning of this? Give him the phone quickly, I¡¯ll have a good talk with him."

    Lun Boyan¡¯s words suddenly became a bit gritted, teeth itching with anger.

    School of Medicine Principal: "..."

    Lu Qingyi: "It¡¯s hands-free."

    "So, would you give me some respect? It¡¯s just a withdrawal application, you¡¯re not going to hold on to it, right?"

    Lun Boyan?

    The School of Medicine Principal was stunned, he couldn¡¯t believe it and looked at Lu Qingyi, completely shocked.

    The guy on the other side wasn¡¯t actually Hardrick¡¯s principal, Lun Boyan, right?

    "Are you Hardrick¡¯s Principal Lun?"

    The School of Medicine Principal asked carefully. Principal Lun of Hardrick has a certain status in Kyoto, many have to be polite to him.

    As principals of other schools, they have to be polite to Hardrick¡¯s principal, right?

    "It¡¯s me, Lu Qingyi needs to return to Hardrick to help me share my worries, just say yes."

    Lun Boyan said, yeah, he was expecting Lu Qingyi to return to Hardrick as soon as possible.

    Sharing worries?

    The School of Medicine Principal doubted his hearing.

    "Oh oh oh, okay okay okay."

    The School of Medicine Principal didn¡¯t dare ask anything, he simply agreed.

    He wouldn¡¯t dare to ask anyway.

    "Hung up, old man."

    Seeing the School of Medicine Principal agreeing, Lu Qingyi immediately hung up the phone.

    Hung up?

    The School of Medicine Principal was staring at Lu Qingyi, unbelieving. It was Lu Qingyi who hung up Lun Boyan¡¯s call?

    Lu Qingyi dared to hang up Lun Boyan¡¯s call, this is really amazing.

    "Lu, won¡¯t you reconsider?"

    While processing Lu Qingyi¡¯s paperwork, the Medical School Principal asked with a glimmer of hope.

    "No."

    Lu Qingyi remained indifferent, playing with her phone while waiting for the School of Medicine Principal to finish her withdrawal.

    "Alright."

    After it was done, the Medical School Principal handed Lu Qingyi the completed paperwork, his expression full of reluctance.

    Yes, it was reluctance, anyone would be reluctant towards a promising student.

    Lu Qingyi, has a future of being on the school¡¯s wall of honor.

    "Oh, I forgot to tell you something."

    Lu Qingyi moved to the door with the paperwork done, she suddenly turned back to look at the School of Medicine Principal.

    "What?"

    "Hardrick¡¯s most famous professor is me."

    Lu Qingyi slightly curved her lip, she spoke slowly, her tone calm.

    When she said this, her expression didn¡¯t change much, she didn¡¯t feel particularly proud of this identity.

    What?

    The School of Medicine Principal was staring at Lu Qingyi.

    "I graduated from university a long time ago, going to university now was just for fun, now that I¡¯ve had enough, it¡¯s time to work."

    After saying this, Lu Qingyi directly opened the office door and walked out, leaving the School of Medicine Principal in the office alone.

    What the hell?

    He did not mishear, did he?

    He¡¯s not hallucinating, is he?

    This... is really incredible, Lu Qingyi is actually the most famous professor at Hardrick.

    This girl wasn¡¯t bluffing him, was she?

 Chapter 496 Insufficient cardiac load capacity_1

    Chapter 496: 496 Insufficient cardiac load capacity_1"Professor Lu, what brought you here?"

    Wei Song was holding a file folder when he ran into Lu Qingyi, who looked puzzled.

    It had been a long time since he had seen Lu Qingyi. He found it quite strange to run into her at the school now.

    "Oh, I just came to drop out."

    Lu Qingyi casually said, raising the file in her hand.

    Wei Song: "..."

    Although he knew this was important, Wei Song was somewhat questioning his life after hearing Lu Qingyi¡¯s indifferent demeanor about it.

    Indeed, people are fundamentally different.

    Lu Qingyi is a genius, beyond the comprehension of ordinary people like them.

    Not just a professor, but also intending to experience student life, and now intending to drop out, she is none other than the legendary Professor Lu Qingyi from Hadrick College.

    Alas, she enjoys the unique privilege of studying when she wants to and quitting to teach when she doesn¡¯t.

    Not everyone can live so freely.

    "Are you planning to teach again?"

    Wei Song asked tentatively. After all, Lu Qingyi isn¡¯t just a professor at Hardrick College.

    Talented people usually have many roles, and any one of them is an achievement in itself.

    "I guess so," Lu Qingyi nodded. That¡¯s her plan for now.

    "Oh, and, get married soon."

    Lu Qingyi took a step, then turned back to Wei Song, her voice calming.

    Wei Song wasn¡¯t so young, and although he had gotten his marriage license, he should still have a wedding.

    "Professor Lu, we¡¯ve set a date. We wanted to let you know, but you¡¯ve been busy, so it¡¯s been delayed."

    Wei Song remembered this, they had chosen a date, and were intending to tell Lu Qingyi, but knowing her schedule has been hectic, they didn¡¯t discuss it.

    During their earlier encounter with Lu Qingyi, he completely forgot about it.

    Lu Qingyi: "Hmm?"

    "It¡¯s early next month, we hope you can attend, Professor Lu."

    Wei Song scratched his head while talking, looking somewhat embarrassed.

    Lu Qingyi was his tutor, and although he¡¯d invited her, she wasn¡¯t necessarily obliged to come. That¡¯s her privilege as a teacher.

    "Okay."

    Lu Qingyi nodded, her hands in her pockets, she leisurely turned around and walked away.

    As a teacher, she intended to attend her student¡¯s wedding and offer her blessings along the way.

    The Dean of the School of Medicine rushed out of his office just in time to hear the conversation between Lu Qingyi and Wei Song, which shocked him so much that he almost lost his beard.

    Holy cow, Wei Song was respectfully calling her ¡¯Professor Lu¡¯ ¡ªno mistake about it. S§×ar?h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    This young girl really is the famous Professor Lu Qingyi from Hardrick College, which is surprising beyond belief.

    This young girl is too amazing, isn¡¯t she?

    "Wei Song..."

    The Dean of the School of Medicine shakily held onto the wall, his voice trembling as he called out Wei Song¡¯s name.

    He was extremely shocked.

    "Dean, what¡¯s wrong?"

    Wei Song turned around, shocked to see the Dean of the School of Medicine leaning against the wall, looking unwell. He rushed forward to support the Dean.

    The Dean¡¯s face looked very strange, as if he was sick.

    "I¡¯m fine."

    The Dean of the School of Medicine shook his head. He was just a bit overwhelmed for the moment. His heart¡¯s tolerance wasn¡¯t strong.

    He was alright in general.

    He was merely startled by the news.

    When Lu Qingyi mentioned it, he was more doubtful, thinking that Lu Qingyi was joking. After all, she was so young!

    If Lu Qingyi had claimed to be a professor, the Dean of the School of Medicine would have found it a bit easier to accept. But when she claimed to be the famous Professor Lu Qingyi from Hardrick College, it was hard to swallow.

    The Dean of the School of Medicine fully believed it only when he heard Wei Song¡¯s respectful address to Lu Qingyi as ¡¯Professor Lu¡¯ in person.

    Wei Song was a student of the famous Professor Lu Qingyi at Hardrick College. The Dean of the School of Medicine knew very well that his working in the school was just to be closer to his girlfriend. Others might not be aware of this relationship.

    The students couldn¡¯t possibly mistake their tutor, and wouldn¡¯t mistake someone else for their tutor.

    "You can¡¯t be fine! Look at you, you¡¯re leaning against the wall and your face looks strange."

    Wei Song frowned and spoke, a worried expression on his face.

    You look like you¡¯re not okay, how could you be fine?

    "My heart¡¯s tolerance is lacking."

    The Dean of the School of Medicine took a deep breath and said slowly.

    "Let me accompany you for a medical check-up."

    Wei Song furrowed his brows, he didn¡¯t quite understand what the Dean of the School of Medicine meant when he mentioned his heart¡¯s tolerance was lacking.

    After all, in their rich culture, the same sentence could convey different meanings.

    "No need, no need, I was just startled. A rest will do me good."

    The Dean of the School of Medicine waved his hand, looking as if he didn¡¯t care.

    Lu Qingyi had startled him.

    As an old man, he wasn¡¯t as young as he once was. Having received such surprising news, he truly felt that his heart couldn¡¯t bear it anymore.

    It was indeed too shocking.

    "Huh?"

    Wei Song was a bit dazed and oblivious, staring at the Dean of the School of Medicine.

    "Why didn¡¯t you tell me about Lu¡¯s identity earlier?"

    The Dean of the School of Medicine tried to calm himself. He stood straight up, took a deep breath, and looked at Wei Song.

    At the very least, Wei Song could¡¯ve secretly told him!

    The Dean of the School of Medicine felt like crying for no reason. There once was an excellent chance to curry favor right in front of him, but he didn¡¯t seize it, and it slipped away.

    "Well, my teacher prefers to keep a low profile and dislikes showing off. She didn¡¯t let me reveal it, so naturally, I didn¡¯t dare utter a word."

    Wei Song touched his nose, somewhat embarrassed.

    So, the Dean was startled because of this? This was perfectly normal. Who would have thought that the famous Professor Lu from Hardrick College would be a young girl?

    If Lu Qingyi hadn¡¯t tutored him, Wei Song himself wouldn¡¯t have believed that the famous Professor Lu from Hardrick College was a young girl.

    Her age really raised suspicion as she looked so young.

    Even though she had already turned 20, she still looked like an underage girl, about 17 years old.

    Anyone who knew Lu Qingyi understood her strong personality. If Lu Qing didn¡¯t let him reveal something, he wouldn¡¯t dare to. He still wanted to live a long life, and didn¡¯t want to die young.

    "I... never mind, leave me alone to digest this."

    The Dean of the School of Medicine waved his hand and went back into his office, closing the door behind him. He needed some quiet time to calm down.

 Chapter 497 Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine is Excited _1

    Chapter 497: 497 Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine is Excited _1The news about Lu Qingyi dropping out spread quickly among the classmates in the Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine. They were all shocked and stared at Wei Song on the stage with wide eyes.

    "Professor Wei, why is this happening?"

    "Professor Wei, why is our beloved goddess dropping out? Wasn¡¯t everything going well?"

    "Professor Wei, is it really the goddess who chose to drop out herself? It doesn¡¯t have anything to do with other things, does it?"

    "Professor Wei, I don¡¯t believe this."

    "Professor Wei, we are not easily moved to tears. Could you please stop tormenting us like this?"

    "Professor Wei, I can¡¯t believe my treasured goddess is dropping out."

    "My goddess is excellent in every way, even without needing to attend school frequently. I can¡¯t believe she is dropping out."

    "Exactly. Was she pressured by the school?"

    "My goddess is only a freshman. She just got to the university after all this struggle. How could she just leave?"

    "Yes, exactly. Has she got any problems at home? We can help her. There¡¯s no need to quit school."

    "Professor Wei, wailing..."

    "I don¡¯t want my goddess to quit....."

    "I refuse to believe this is true. It must be a scam."

    "..."

    Everyone in the Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine burst into tears and protests, refusing to believe the truth about Lu Qingyi¡¯s dropout, and preferring to believe that Professor Wei is just fooling around.

    Lu Qingyi is dropping out? They really can¡¯t bear to let her go because she is such a gem and an excellent girl.

    Although she doesn¡¯t frequently attend school, at least she belongs to their class.

    "Quiet! Quiet!"

    Wei Song slapped the desk, his tone suddenly becoming somewhat chilly.

    The class quieted down instantly. Wei Song was a strict teacher and nobody dared to disobey him, even though they still had many questions, they had to keep them to themselves.

    Li Xianya bit her lip tightly, she took out her phone and secretly sent a WeChat message to Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi did not reply to her message, with her lips lightly bitten and an uneasy expression on her face.

    She couldn¡¯t believe that Qingyi was really dropping out. Why would she suddenly drop out of school when everything was fine? This was really strange.

    "Classmate Lu has really dropped out. The paperwork for dropping out has already been processed and she is no longer a part of Traditional Medicine Department."

    "She didn¡¯t encounter any hardship. She dropped out voluntarily. Even the school principal¡¯s persuasion was ineffective."

    "Besides, you should focus on your own studies rather than thinking too much about other things. Classmate Lu is different from every one of you here."

    Wei Song glanced at each student under the lectern, slowly saying a word at a time.

    He was not comfortable calling Lu Qingyi by her name, so he used ¡¯Classmate Lu¡¯ as a substitute.

    "Professor Wei, how is our goddess different from us?"

    "Exactly, our goddess is just more excellent than the rest of us. How is she different?"

    "Professor Wei, your words seem to be a little discriminatory."

    "Professor Wei, we just want to know why Classmate Lu wants to drop out."

    "Exactly, there must be a reason for her quitting school, right?"

    "..."

    In response to Wei Song¡¯s speech, the students under the lectern begin to voice their confusion again.

    "If you are to leave now, what ability do you have to sustain your livelihood?"

    Wei Song asked.

    Although everyone is an adult, the students under the lectern wanting to sustain their livelihood is indeed an issue.

    Studying medicine is not just out of pure passion, but to sustain one¡¯s livelihood with this job position.

    Simply put, the purpose of going to university is to receive a good diploma and find a good job later.

    Everyone was silenced, all shaking their heads.

    They may be able to earn some pocket money, but to pursue a career and sustain themselves now is indeed difficult.

    "Classmate Lu can."

    Wei Song added, confident in his assertion.

    What is the last thing Lu Qingyi lacks? It¡¯s money!

    Others might greedily pick up a few hundred yuan if they saw it on the ground, but Lu Qingyi is the kind of person to step over the money without even noticing it.

    Of course, it¡¯s just a figure of speech.

    Li Xianya held her phone, seeing the message from Lu Qingyi, her mood falling instantly.

    That¡¯s true.

    Lu Qingyi really did drop out. Li Xianya started to look very upset.

    She was unhappy.

    "Li Xianya, have you forgotten the rules?"

    Wei Song, with sharp eyes, saw Li Xianya using her phone. He gently furrowed his brows.

    In his class, he was very strict, forbidding students from using their phones.

    "Professor, I¡¯m sorry."

    Li Xianya put away her phone, she quietly bit her lip and said, looking quite unhappy.

    "Professor, why is it ok for Classmate Lu?"

    Someone from below started asking again.

    "Could it be that Classmate Lu is getting married and that¡¯s why she¡¯s quitting school?"

    Ren Changming hadn¡¯t been saying anything, but he looked up from his book and toward Wei Song.

    He knew that Lu Qingyi was already married, but it hadn¡¯t been long since they got the marriage certificate and the wedding hadn¡¯t taken place yet. Things had moved really fast.

    Lu Qingyi got married at such a young age.

    What Ren Changming couldn¡¯t imagine was that a few days after getting her marriage certificate, Lu Qingyi came to quit school.

    Lu Qingyi is highly accomplished in medicine, she could have become an important figure if she continued her studies.

    But she decided to give up her studies because she got married. Did she want to stay at home and raise children after getting married?

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s life shouldn¡¯t be like that, it should be bright and brilliant.

    Marriage?

    Ren Changming¡¯s simple words caused a wave of realization in the class. The students of the Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine started to understand.

    They had heard rumors about Lu Qingyi getting her marriage certificate. Is their excellent goddess really willing to live such a life?

    "Classmate Lu just wants to return to the life she truly belongs."

    Wei Song said patiently, but he was surprised by the look on Ren Changming¡¯s face.

    Lu Qingyi was never supposed to be a student in the first place, she should have been a professor. Dropping out means returning to her original life. S§×arch* The N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    The class was in an uproar.

    "Quiet!"

    Wei Song slapped the desk again.

    "Qingyi is just returning to the life she belongs."

    Li Xianya gently bit her lip, she slowly turned her head and said.

    She held her phone unknowing when she started, the screen of her phone was still on.

    "Wait, I¡¯ll show you." Li Xianya ran up to the stage, she gently bit her own lip "Is it ok, Professor Wei?"

    She held up her phone for Wei Song to see, slightly uncertain as she asked.

    The chat history between her and Lu Qingyi was on the phone screen.

 Chapter 498 Lun Boyan got angry_1

    Chapter 498: 498 Lun Boyan got angry_1"Sure."

    Wei Song looked at the chat content on Li Xianya¡¯s mobile phone screen, understanding what Li Xianya intended to do. Gently, he nodded and spoke.

    He then yielded the podium to Li Xianya.

    Li Xianya switched on the overhead projector and placed her mobile phone onto it.

    The students below were utterly confused, failing to comprehend Li Xianya¡¯s intentions.

    Odd indeed.

    Once Li Xianya had adjusted the settings of the overhead projector, the clearly visible chat logs from her mobile phone were projected for the students to see.

    The chat log did not contain much, but each sentence was valuable.

    Li Xianya: [Qingyi, I heard you dropped out. Is it true?]

    Lu Qingyi: [Yes.]

    Li Xianya: [Why?]

    Lu Qingyi: [I don¡¯t want to waste time.]

    Li Xianya: [???]

    Lu Qingyi: [I¡¯m going back to Hardrick to resume teaching, Old Lun has been urging me.]

    The Traditional Medical students were stunned, looking cluelessly at Li Xianya.

    Going back to Hardrick to resume teaching?

    Was that some sort of code?

    Looking at each line individually, they understood, yet reading them as a whole, they became utterly clueless again.

    "As you can see, Qingyi simply wants to return to her original life."

    Li Xianya stood on the podium, speaking slowly and clearly.

    "No, I don¡¯t really understand what this means."

    "I really doubt my comprehension ability."

    "I don¡¯t quite get it."

    "Can¡¯t figure it out."

    "This feeling is really strange."

    "Could you explain it? We don¡¯t really understand."

    "..."

    The Traditional Medical students stated that they did not quite understand the meaning of this. Wasn¡¯t Lu Qingyi of appropriate age for being a student at university?

    What did "returning to her original life" mean? It felt really weird.

    "The famous Professor Lu from Hardrick, you should all be quite familiar with him, am I right?"

    Wei Song gestured for Li Xianya to leave the podium and take a seat as he slowly began speaking.

    The crowd nodded in acknowledgment.

    The famous Professor Lu from Hardrick, how would they possibly be unfamiliar with him? Even though they have never met him in person, they had heard much about him.

    "Lu Qingyi is the famous Professor Lu from Hardrick. She also used to be my university professor."

    Wei Song spoke again, maintaining a calm demeanor. sea??h th§× ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "Boom!," the Traditional Medical students felt their minds explode. They stared in disbelief at Wei Song, utterly rejecting the words he just stated.

    They began to question their hearing or maybe Wei Song had misspoke.

    "Professor Wei, are you joking?"

    "Professor Wei, this isn¡¯t a funny joke."

    "Professor Wei, you should consider our mental capacity."

    "Professor Wei, please don¡¯t joke around."

    "Professor Wei..."

    The Traditional Medical students began chattering amongst themselves.

    Li Xianya remained the calmest of them all. After all, she was already aware of Lu Qingyi¡¯s identity.

    She felt Lu Qingyi was truly exceptional, an existence they could never catch up with.

    "I¡¯m not joking. Would I joke about my own mentor?"

    Wei Song retorted. He was well prepared for the reaction from the students. This was the expected response.

    Ren Changming felt as though he could hardly breathe, utterly shocked.

    It turns out that Lu Qingyi was... the famous Professor Lu from Hardrick.

    It was too hard to believe.

    All the Traditional Medical students believed, but the shock at this revelation was deep.

    No one would jest about a teacher they respected, and Wei Song was not a person who enjoyed humor.

    Therefore, the truth that Lu Qingyi was the famous Professor Lu from Hardrick was hammered home.

    Lu Qingyi was so young and yet...

    She astonishingly turned out to be the famous Professor Lu from Hardrick, something no one could have ever imagined.

    The news that Lu Qingyi was the famous Professor Lu from Hardrick spread quickly.

    Some found it unbelievable while others treated it as a lie.

    ---

    When Lu Qingyi got her withdrawal paperwork, she immediately took a cab to Hardrick, where Lun Boyan had been waiting for her in his office early in the morning.

    Lun Boyan walked into his office as though it were his own home, not even bothering to knock.

    A passing female student saw this and frowned, thinking the girl entering the office was rather impolite.

    "Ah, lass, come sit, come sit, I¡¯ll make some tea for you."

    Seeing Lu Qingyi arrive, Lun Boyan¡¯s face lit up instantaneously. He quickly stood up, pulled out a chair for Lu Qingyi, and then eagerly started making tea for her.

    Lu Qingyi: "????"

    Isn¡¯t this... Too subservient?

    Was this necessary?

    Lu Qingyi took off her mask, revealing her delicate face. She looked at Lun Boyan silently, "Old man, is this necessary?"

    She merely dropped out of school and wanted to resume teaching at Hardrick. Was there a need for the old man to be this ecstatic and thrilled?

    Tsk.

    "Necessary, definitely necessary."

    Lun Boyan responded with a beaming smile, then sat down directly across from Lu Qingyi.

    Seeing Lu Qingyi simply delighted him.

    Darn, he thought Lu Qingyi wouldn¡¯t come back. Yet in just a few days, Lu Qingyi returned voluntarily.

    "By the way, Qingyi lass, why did you want to come back?"

    Meanwhile, Lun Boyan was quite curious as to why Lu Qingyi wanted to return.

    She had previously stated that she got married and was even less likely to return.

    Yet now she returned of her own accord and Lun Boyan was overjoyed.

    "Hmm, I probably want to start earning money for baby milk formula earlier."

    Lu Qingyi lifted her teacup, took a gentle sip, and placed it back down. Looking at Lun Boyan, she began to explain casually.

    She seemed so relaxed.

    Lun Boyan: "???"

    Baby milk formula?

    Was she joking?

    Would Lu Qingyi be lacking in this regard? Not just Lu Qingyi, but Xu Boyan definitely wouldn¡¯t be either.

    Lu Qingyi was the wealthiest, and same goes for Xu Boyan.

    Wait no, Lun Boyan suddenly stood up. His eyes wide-open in disbelief as he looked at Lu Qingyi, "Damn, you¡¯re pregnant?"

    No way, right?

    Lu Qingyi was already pregnant?

    Lu Qingyi: "..."

    All of a sudden, Lu Qingyi felt two lines of black sweat slide down her forehead. She looked at Lun Boyan, her lips twitching slightly.

    How did this conversation turn into her being pregnant?

    Strange, this old man¡¯s thought process was somewhat bizarre.

    "Qiingyi lass, you just turned twenty and this beast Xu Boyan."

    Lun Boyan spoke indignantly, his eyes filled with animosity towards Xu Boyan.

    "No, no, I need to teach this beast a lesson for you. Your grandmother isn¡¯t here anymore, and I consider myself half a grandfather. After all, I watched you grow up."

    Lun Boyan rolled up his sleeves, looking as though he was about to brawl with Xu Boyan. His face was full of resentment, mixed with anger.

    Lu Qingyi was still so young, having just turned twenty recently. And then Xu Boyan...

    Hmph, he was furious.

 Chapter 499 Lu Qingyi: We can try to be friends_1

    Chapter 499: 499 Lu Qingyi: We can try to be friends_1"Ah, can I please speak?"

    Lu Qingyi, frustrated, held her forehead. She felt that Lun Boyan wasn¡¯t giving her any chance to speak.

    "I don¡¯t want to hear it. I know you want to stick up for that kid. I don¡¯t care about his identity right now; all I want to do is argue my case."

    Lun Boyan unexpectedly said in an indignant tone, almost ready to storm out.

    Watching from the office, Xu Boyan, who was also under fire, felt totally helpless. He didn¡¯t even get to eat meat, so how could there be a child?

    He was still a poor creature who hadn¡¯t indulged in any debauchery, indicating that he couldn¡¯t possibly conceive a child.

    "I¡¯m not pregnant."

    Lu Qingyi was also angry. She stood up directly, took Lun Boyan¡¯s shoulder, and shouted out loud.

    "Uh, I know..." Lun Boyan was instantly dumbfounded. He blinked his eyes to look at Lu Qingyi, "Not pregnant."

    His voice gradually subsided after that, as he continued to blink at Lu Qingyi.

    Not pregnant...

    Damn, he was overly excited.

    "Old man, what on earth are you thinking about?"

    Lu Qingyi looked at Lun Boyan speechlessly, feeling utterly at a loss for words.

    She only made an offhand comment about earning money for baby formula, and this old man thought she was pregnant.

    Her partner hadn¡¯t even indulged himself yet, and her period had just ended the previous night.

    "Alas, I got too worked up."

    Lun Boyan shook his head, admitting that he indeed got too excited.

    "So, what am I supposed to teach when I¡¯m back?"

    Lu Qingyi raised her eyebrows and asked Lun Boyan. After all, she hadn¡¯t focused on special subject teaching during her time at Hardrick, but rather taught everything.

    Lun Boyan: "..."

    Teach what?

    Damn, Lu Qingyi really is the only person who¡¯d ask such a question. Others would teach what they¡¯re good at, but Lu Qingyi is good at everything.

    "What¡¯s the plan for the medical organization?"

    Lun Boyan finally calmed down and slowly asked.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s return to teaching should not be just for the sake of teaching; it should also take the matters of the medical organization into account. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "That doesn¡¯t need to be rushed. More classes can be scheduled."

    Lu Qingyi shook her head, appearing quite indifferent.

    "Alright, I will arrange that¡ªone class a day, okay?"

    Lun Boyan asked tentatively. If possible, he hoped that Lu Qingyi could have as many classes as possible.

    The students Lu Qingyi taught were all excellent.

    "Hmm, arrange it like that for the first month. Reduce the classes for me in the following month. I¡¯ll come over tomorrow."

    Lu Qingyi yawned and appeared sleepier. She said to Lun Boyan and prepared to leave.

    Lun Boyan was smiling knowingly.

    "... Do you know Principal Lun?"

    With several sheets of white paper in hand, Tang Yaxin descended from the upper floor and happened to run into Lu Qingyi coming out of the Principal¡¯s office, looking a little surprised.

    "Uh-huh, I know him."

    Lu Qingyi nodded at Tang Yaxin.

    Tang Yaxin had the good sense to give up, and Lu Qingyi admired her for it.

    "Since we¡¯ve run into each other, would you mind having a milk tea with me?"

    Tang Yaxin¡¯s smile was especially gentle as she looked at Lu Qingyi.

    She had always wanted to chat with Lu Qingyi but could never find the right opportunity.

    Tang Yaxin was innately gentle and quite outstanding. But in front of the multi-talented Lu Qingyi, she felt insignificant.

    "Okay."

    Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t refuse the invitation.

    ---

    Inside the bubble tea shop.

    Two girls sat across from each other. As it was not the weekend and it wasn¡¯t lunchtime either, there were few patrons.

    "I quite liked you the first time I met you."

    Tang Yaxin sipped her taro bubble milk tea and flashed a friendly smile at Lu Qingyi.

    At that time, Lu Qingyi was a short-haired girl with an icy demeanor and she looked very cool.

    Many girls find cool girls appealing, and she was no exception.

    But at that time, she was in love with Xu Boyan, so even when she looked at Lu Qingyi, it was through colored glasses.

    Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t say anything in response.

    "Who would have thought you, with your icy demeanor, would like strawberry-flavored milk tea?"

    Tang Yaxin looked at the milk tea in Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand and chuckled.

    She found it unusual for someone like Lu Qingyi to have a liking for this flavor.

    "Different strokes for different folks."

    Lu Qingyi spoke in a calm tone.

    "If, I mean if, I never had feelings for Xu Boyan, I guess I would have been following you stubbornly to be your friend from the start."

    Tang Yaxin continued.

    She knew that Lu Qingyi was the cold type, not an easy person to get to know, and not someone who likes making friends.

    Moreover, Lu Qingyi seldom speaks. When others say ten sentences, she can respond in just one.

    "Maybe, we can try being friends."

    Lu Qingyi tilted her head slightly, a weak smile on her lips as she spoke to Tang Yaxin.

    Before she met Xu Boyan, she was not a person who would open up easily, so she was not keen on making friends.

    After meeting Xu Boyan, she felt that having friends could actually be a good thing.

    So, she could potentially make friends with Tang Yaxin. After all, there¡¯d be no harm in doing so.

    Tang Yaxin looked up at Lu Qingyi in disbelief, "Am I hallucinating?"

    The words she just heard were unlikely to come out of Lu Qingyi¡¯s mouth and were difficult to believe.

    Lu Qingyi: "No."

    "Then, can I add you on WeChat?"

    Tang Yaxin blinked and took out her phone from her bag. Pulling up the QR code to add friends, she pushed the phone towards Lu Qingyi.

    She was looking forward to it in her heart.

    Lu Qingyi was her idol, the person she admired.

    "Sure."

    Lu Qingyi actually took out her mobile phone without hesitation and scanned Tang Yaxin¡¯s QR code.

    "What¡¯s your major?"

    Lu Qingyi asked.

    "Oh, I¡¯m studying law. I want to be a lawyer in the future."

    Tang Yaxin smiled. It has been her dream since childhood.

    Being a lawyer just seemed very cool.

    "If you¡¯re interested, you can try to get into Professor Lu¡¯s politics class this Friday."

    Lu Qingyi slightly curled her lips and spoke slowly.

    She had just glanced at her phone to find that Lun Boyan had calculated very precisely.

    All sorts of classes were scheduled for her, including a politics class. Lun Boyan really believed in her.

    Politics, calculus, English, physics, chemistry, biology...

    Well, he really didn¡¯t want to miss out on any class.

    Today was Wednesday.

    "Ah? Which Professor Lu?"

    Tang Yaxin looked at Lu Qingyi with confusion, not really understanding.

    There were many professors at Hardrick whose last name was Lu, and Tang Yaxin didn¡¯t know which one Lu Qingyi was referring to.

 Chapter 500 Hardwick Academy students are very tight-lipped_1

    Chapter 500: 500 Hardwick Academy students are very tight-lipped_1Tang Yaxin never gave any thought to the most renowned Professor Lu from Hardrick Academy, as the famed professor had not yet shown up at Hardrick since the start of term.

    "Hmm, yes, the most famous one."

    Lu Qingyi took a sip of her milk tea and began speaking slowly, revealing a slight smile.

    Indeed, considering public opinion, if it deems her the most renowned, then she is.

    "The most famous Professor Lu at Hardrick? Are you kidding? Professor Lu hasn¡¯t been present in the school since the beginning of the semester."

    Tang Yaxin shook her head, explaining that the dean had mentioned that Professor Lu might not show up at Hardrick for a while.

    Perhaps, she might not return at all.

    "Yep, you can enroll in the course now. The sooner, the better."

    Lu Qingyi glanced at her phone before speaking softly.

    The news of her return to teaching had been announced by Lun Boyan a minute ago, and the course enrollment had begun.

    It¡¯s still class time, and most students are in class. Not many people will be checking their phones, so it¡¯s a good time to secure a slot for the class. If they wait for a while, there might not be a course offering left for them.

    Tang Yaxin somewhat incredulously opened the Hardrick website and indeed, there it was.

    The most renowned Professor Lu of Hardrick.

    There was a brief introduction at the top. Tang Yaxin seemed somewhat excited. She clicked in and was completely taken aback, looking at Lu Qingyi with utter surprise, her fingers trembling slightly.

    There was a name, a brief introduction, and an ID photo.

    And that photo was unmistakably of Lu Qingyi.

    This...

    Really?

    The Hardrick¡¯s website is only open to Hardrick students. Other school students can¡¯t access it, and the professor¡¯s name won¡¯t be displayed when his or her course is not offered.

    Only when the courses opened that they would be posted.

    Gazing at Lu Qingyi across her, skillfully sipping her milk tea, Tang Yaxin felt as though she was about to run out of breath, it was truly shocking.

    Just what kind of a person is Lu Qingyi?

    Tang Yaxin, brimming with excitement, successfully enrolled for the course. In doing so, she also secured her slots for all classes in the coming month. She put down her phone, took a deep breath, and looked at Lu Qingyi.

    "You...what sort of a person are you really?"

    Tang Yaxin could hardly breathe properly.

    "I am no god. Just a human."

    Lu Qingyi lets out a faint smile, facing Tang Yaxin¡¯s reaction with remarkable equanimity.

    Well, every student who first finds out that she is the most renowned Professor Lu from Hardrick, probably reacts the same.

    Lu Qingyi took out her phone and sent a message to Lu Jiahao. He quickly replied, she glanced at his reply then put her phone down.

    "How did you do it?"

    Tang Yaxin bit her lips tightly, her hands clenching the milk tea cup. Her eyes sparkled as she looked at Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi is so young, yet she has already reached a position many others cannot even dream of. Tang Yaxin could not truly express her emotions.

    "Talent and hard work."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s response was succinct, it¡¯s true that she owed her achievements to talent.

    It¡¯s said that her mother used to be quite an accomplished figure maybe, it was a testament to the power of hereditary genetics.

    "I feel like I have met a real powerhouse."

    A light smile brushed Tang Yaxin¡¯s lips, she looked at Lu Qingyi and shook her head.

    Lu Qingyi merely smiled silently.

    "Except for first-year students like us at Hardrick, other students are familiar with you right?"

    Tang Yaxin asked curiously, somewhat puzzled.

    If the sophomores, juniors, and seniors all know about Lu Qingyi, why didn¡¯t any rumor circulate?

    No one outside had a clue what Hardrick¡¯s most renowned Professor Lu looked like.

    Lu Qingyi nodded: "Yes, they know."

    For sure, all the students she has taught know her. Even many of those she hasn¡¯t taught know her. She rarely shows up in the school, so there might be a small number of people who haven¡¯t seen her before.

    Most of the students in Hardrick are aware of her age.

    Tang Yaxin was too astonished to speak. So Hardrick had been able to keep this under wraps all this time, not a single word had leaked out.

    Her academic performance was excellent, she loved to ask questions, and she also joined the student union. The senior students had taken good care of her.

    They would solve any problem she raised if they knew the solution.

    But whenever she asked about Hardrick¡¯s renowned Professor Lu, most of them remained silent.

    They would tantalizingly say: You will be greatly surprised when you meet her.

    And indeed, she was astonished now.

    "So, the matter of Gu Yansi, was it your doing?"

    Many people knew about Gu Yansi from Beijing University coming to Hardrick Academy to study medicine over the weekends.

    Because of this precedent, many people wanted the same privilege, but they were all refused by Lun Boyan.

    Even the principal of Beijing University wanted to add two more people, but all his attempts failed.

    Gu Yansi is Lu Jiahao¡¯s older brother, and thus Lu Qingyi¡¯s brother as well. Lu Qingyi is Hardrick¡¯s most renowned Professor Lu, which means that this was definitely Lu Qingyi¡¯s masterpiece.

    "Yes, it was I. Assuming nothing goes wrong, Gu Yansi is the first and probably the last one."

    A sip of milk tea drained the cup. Lu Qingyi¡¯s voice echoed softly.

    Tang Yaxin saw that Lu Qingyi¡¯s milk tea was almost finished and ordered another one for her.

    Lu Qingyi did not say anything.

    "You¡¯re exceptional, and I¡¯m nowhere near where you are. You and Xu¡¯s brother are the perfect match."

    Tang Yaxin let out a long sigh.

    Indeed, rich families usually match with those of their own status, but that was not the case for the Xu family. Gu Xiang didn¡¯t care about family background, and neither did Xu Hang.

    Previously, Tang Yaxin also felt that a good family background was somewhat necessary, but now she suddenly felt that family background was not important, what mattered was one¡¯s abilities.

    "Thank you." S§×ar?h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    A faint smile emerged on Lu Qingyi¡¯s lips, her slow smile surfaced.

    "Don¡¯t you have to go to school soon?"

    Tang Yaxin asked.

    "I have something to do this afternoon. There are only afternoon classes today, so I¡¯m not in a hurry. You go back earlier."

    Lu Qingyi glanced at the time and shook her head.

    "Alright, then I¡¯ll go. I still have a bit of work to do. I¡¯ve paid for the milk tea."

    Tang Yaxin paid for the drinks, left a strawberry milk tea in front of Lu Qingyi, and then hastily left.

    It is said that university courses are relatively easy, it is hardly the complete truth.

    In university, to be truly excellent, you need to work really hard, it all depends on what kind of a person you want to become.

    If you just want to cruise through your four years at university, you can indeed live a pleasant life without being too busy.

    Lu Qingyi watched Tang Yaxin leaving, she then inserted the straw into her milk tea. Her smile was exceptionally soft.</p

 Chapter 501: Good morning, 501 kids_1

    Chapter 501: Good morning, 501 kids_1Lu Qingyi went to the market and bought a lot of vegetables, planning to prepare a meal for Xu Boyan.

    They had known each other for so long, with Xu Boyan always being the one cooking, while she was only responsible for eating. Besides, Xu Boyan¡¯s work was quite busy.

    She used to be busy too, but since returning to Jin City, she had mostly been in a relatively relaxed period.

    "Why didn¡¯t you wait for me to cook when I come home, hmm?"

    When Xu Boyan returned to the apartment, he smelled the fragrance of the food and saw the table full of dishes. Seeing Lu Qingyi still busy in the kitchen, his heart immediately filled with pity.

    This little darling of his should be pampered well. He was perfectly fine with handling kitchen matters by himself.

    "Don¡¯t you want to try my cooking skills? Otherwise, they might become rusty."

    Lu Qingyi served the last dish with a warm smile on her face.

    "Even if they get rusty, it doesn¡¯t matter. In the future, it¡¯s my duty to make money and support the family, to cover our everyday needs. All you need to do is stay beautiful."

    Xu Boyan gently tapped on Lu Qingyi¡¯s nose, his eyes full of indulgence.

    He didn¡¯t marry Lu Qingyi to have her do work. He married her to spoil her like a cherished ancestor.

    "Xu Boyan, I¡¯ve really started to realize how good you are at sweet talk."

    Lu Qingyi looked up at Xu Boyan with a uniquely sweet smile on her face.

    Meeting Xu Boyan in this life was the luckiest thing that had happened to her, without a doubt. sea??h th§× N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "Eat up, even if you don¡¯t find it delicious, make sure to finish everything."

    Xu Boyan wanted to say something, but Lu Qingyi was ahead of him. She sat down, pouting at Xu Boyan, looking like someone trying to charm him with cute acts.

    "Alright."

    Xu Boyan gave her an indulgent smile and sat down to have his meal.

    "Honey, you look very tempting."

    After dinner, while the two were watching the evening news in the living room, Xu Boyan turned his head and looked at Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi looked up.

    Xu Boyan lowered his head, and kissed her crimson lips.

    He couldn¡¯t control himself.

    Lu Qingyi, taken by surprise, stared at him wide-eyed.

    "Is it fine?"

    Xu Boyan touched Lu Qingyi¡¯s face, his voice hoarse and low.

    He desired her to a point of uncontrollable longing...

    "Alright."

    Lu Qingyi felt as if her breaths were becoming chaotic, and she nodded.

    "Really?"

    Boyish joy filled Xu Boyan¡¯s eyes, resembling that of a child receiving a lollipop.

    That level of happiness.

    Lu Qingyi nodded.

    Xu Boyan immediately picked up Lu Qingyi in his arms and swiftly walked towards their bedroom.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s heart raced on the way. She felt as if she was losing control over herself.

    Xu Boyan carefully laid Lu Qingyi down on the bed and bent down to kiss her lips. Overwhelmed by passion, Lu Qingyi wrapped her arms around his neck. He gently pried her teeth open and kissed her deeply, passionately.

    Her body felt numb from his kisses, her mind spinning. In the throes of passion, he gently undressed her, his hand roaming unstably across her body.

    A wave of mixed emotions filled the room...

    Later, Xu Boyan took Lu Qingyi for a shower, wiped her body dry, helped her put on her pajamas, and then held her as they fell asleep.

    "Goodnight, sweetheart."

    Xu Boyan gently kissed Lu Qingyi¡¯s forehead. His voice was deep and sexy, filled with affection.

    ¡ï

    The next day, when Lu Qingyi woke up, she found her side of the bed empty. She felt as if she had no strength left.

    Her fair skin bore hints of green and purple marks.

    Quite painful, really.

    "Good morning, darling. Do you want to sleep a little longer?"

    Xu Boyan entered the room with a glass of milk and some bread. He lightly kissed Lu Qingyi¡¯s lips, his voice oozing tenderness.

    "What time is it?"

    The curtains were drawn, and the room was dark. No sign of time could be discerned.

    "Ten o¡¯clock."

    Xu Boyan walked over to draw the curtains, letting sunlight flood in.

    "...Goodness, it¡¯s already ten?"

    This was the first time in many years that she woke up so late. Her internal clock usually woke her up before seven. She never imagined she would wake up at ten.

    Xu Boyan: "You can sleep in a little more if you want."

    His little darling must have been worn out last night. The strength difference between men and women was evident.

    "Hmm, I¡¯ve slept too long."

    Lu Qingyi shook her head and sat up.

    She felt an aching sensation throughout her body and when she looked at Xu Boyan, she wondered how he seemed unaffected.

    "Carry me to the washroom."

    Lu Qingyi glanced at Xu Boyan, opened her hands slightly, her expression resembling a hint of charm.

    Yes, exactly, it was charm.

    "Alright."

    Xu Boyan chuckled lightly as he picked up Lu Qingyi to take her to the bathroom.

    How could he ever deny his darling¡¯s request?

    "Are you going to the school later?"

    Xu Boyan asked after Lu Qingyi finished her breakfast.

    She¡¯d planned to tell him about her withdrawal from the medical school the previous night, but had then forgotten about it.

    "I¡¯m going to Hadrick. I¡¯ve already started the withdrawal process for the medical school."

    Lu Qingyi finished the last sip of her milk before replying slowly.

    "Why?"

    Xu Boyan was slightly taken aback. He didn¡¯t quite understand Lu Qingyi¡¯s actions.

    "Being a professor makes more money."

    Lu Qingyi shrugged and replied.

    Xu Boyan: "..."

    Could Lu Qingyi possibly be short of money? Of course, not.

    "You want to return to the medical organization, right?"

    Xu Boyan hit the nail on the head, as he gently stroked her head.

    His little darling¡¯s intent wasn¡¯t hidden from him. It was crystal clear.

    Becoming a professor would earn more money?

    Compared to some other professions, the salary of a professor was indeed high. But if Lu Qingyi intended to make money, she could easily do so.

    His little sweetheart was very capable. Besides, he had transferred all his industries under her name. How could she possibly run out of money?

    "Hmm, I¡¯ve taken enough time off to rest. It¡¯s about time I start working again."

    Lu Qingyi nodded in agreement.

    Xu Boyan looked at her tenderly. His darling had a very unique way of taking a break: going back to high school, passing college entrance, and then dropping out of college. This was Lu Qingyi¡¯s idea of taking a break. Truly special.

    "Don¡¯t exhaust yourself too much. Remember to rest and eat on time, okay?"

    Xu Boyan gently patted Lu Qingyi¡¯s head as he asked her.

    Lu Qingyi loved to work, and he wouldn¡¯t stop her for sure. He just hoped that she wouldn¡¯t overwork herself.

    When she became engrossed in her work, she tended to forget to eat and sleep.

    "Hmm, I¡¯ll keep that in mind."

    Lu Qingyi nodded.

    But in her heart, she was thinking, ¡¯I will try, but I can¡¯t always control myself.¡¯

 Chapter 502: Unexpected encounter with student_1

    Chapter 502: Unexpected encounter with student_1Lu Qingyi tidied herself up a little, then put on a mask and headed for Hardrick.

    With a mysterious mind, while Tang Yaxin was rushing to enroll for classes, she had already asked Lun Boyan to ensure confidentiality and to erase all her information.

    Only leaving: Hardrick¡¯s most famous Professor Lu.

    Just a few words.

    So, the students at Hardrick didn¡¯t even know she was Hardrick¡¯s most famous Professor Lu.

    "Oh my God, I¡¯m thrilled, I got into Professor Lu¡¯s class."

    "I¡¯m going to meet Lu Qingyi in person soon, I¡¯m so excited, ah!"

    "I feel like I¡¯ve been blessed by the goddess of luck."

    "So looking forward, so thrilled."

    "I can¡¯t describe how I¡¯m feeling right now."

    "Can I ask Professor Lu for an autograph?"

    "I wonder if I could get personal guidance from Lu Qingyi."

    "..."

    As Lu Qingyi entered the campus, she heard some students grouped together, discussing things.

    They were almost all first-year students.

    Because her first class was for freshmen and only first-year students would be curious about her.

    Still living in a fantasy...

    Students she had taught in the past would never fantasize about these things, they just wanted to be calm and quiet in her class. S~ea??h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Lu Qingyi slightly curled up the corners of her lips, picked up her feet and headed towards the principal¡¯s office.

    "Classmate, did you get into Professor Lu¡¯s class?"

    The path of Lu Qingyi was suddenly blocked by a girl with a ponytail. Her face was very pale. She looked at Lu Qingyi and asked.

    She directly inquired if Lu Qingyi had enrolled for the class.

    Lu Qingyi shook her head.

    "Can I borrow a physics book from you? I urgently need it."

    The girl looked at Lu Qingyi with a worried face.

    Lu Qingyi: "..."

    "Are you a freshman?"

    The girl suddenly realized and asked. She slapped her forehead.

    She seemed to have forgotten to ask others about their grade, which was quite awkward.

    Lu Qingyi: "No."

    "Ah, I¡¯m sorry."

    The girl apologized.

    Lu Qingyi looked at the girl before her with interest. Hmm, she seemed familiar.

    "I was too anxious and forgot my book. I¡¯ll go and ask others."

    Tan Shuyuan felt a little embarrassed and then turned to leave.

    She was supposed to be a sophomore now, but she fell ill in the second half of her freshman year, which resulted in her being absent from school for the second half of the semester, so she naturally did not get promoted.

    This term, she has been at school all the time. Just a week ago, she was hospitalized. She is supposed to be in the hospital now, but because she has a class with Professor Lu and was quick enough to grab it, she returned to attend the class without thinking too much.

    But, she forgot to take her book.

    No one should go to Professor Lu¡¯s class empty-handed. She had experienced the fearsomeness of Professor Lu¡¯s class before.

    She had also been taught by Professor Lu.

    "Wait," Lu Qingyi stopped Tan Shuyuan, "You¡¯re Tan Shuyuan, right?"

    Tan Shuyuan turned around in shock, looking at Lu Qingyi in disbelief. How could she know her name?

    She was not some famous personality.

    "Go get it in my office."

    Lu Qingyi put her hands in her pockets, her voice slightly cold.

    Tan Shuyuan: "...What?"

    Get it from the office?

    What the hell?

    Tan Shuyuan didn¡¯t react in time.

    A student with good aptitude. Lu Qingyi still had some impression of her.

    Lu Qingyi slightly lowered her mask, revealing her nose and mouth.

    "Professor Lu..."

    Tan Shuyuan was totally shocked.

    Is it for real? Really?

    She just wanted to casually ask someone for a book, and she didn¡¯t expect her luck to blast to the point where she actually met Lu Qingyi.

    With this kind of luck, she could go buy a lottery ticket.

    "Shh!"

    Lu Qingyi placed her index finger on her lips, made a silent motion, then pulled her mask back up, covering her mouth and nose.

    Tan Shuyuan nodded her head like a pecking chicken, following behind Lu Qingyi.

    "Why did you repeat a year, hmm?"

    Lu Qingyi was not entirely cold-hearted, she was alright to the students with good aptitude.

    Tan Shuyuan: "I got sick and it affected my studies."

    Alas, she didn¡¯t want to repeat a year either, but there was no other way.

    "Professor Lu, I thought you wouldn¡¯t come back."

    Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t speak, so Tan Shuyuan took the initiative.

    Lu Qingyi had been very busy in her second semester of freshman year and completely disappeared from Hardrick in the last half, not even a trace of her was seen.

    This term, she had not appeared on campus at all, and people speculated whether Lu Qingyi was not returning.

    Lu Qingyi was still very young, much younger than the majority of the university students.

    "I gave myself a vacation."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s voice was crisp and cold.

    "Your face is very pale, is your disease still not cured?"

    Lu Qingyi suddenly asked.

    As a doctor, Lu Qingyi noticed Tan Shuyuan¡¯s problem right away. It was a pity that Tan Shuyuan had fallen ill when she was not at school, otherwise she would have been cured long ago.

    Perhaps it was a problem in the eyes of those doctors, but it was not a big problem in her, Lu Qingyi¡¯s eyes.

    "I was fine originally, but then it recurred."

    "Come to my place after class, let me check."

    Lu Qingyi did not have the keys to her office, she was unlocking the door with a wire while speaking.

    Tan Shuyuan was shocked, looking at Lu Qingyi in disbelief.

    Lu Qingyi had not only offered to help her, but also calmly unlocked the door with a wire. At this moment, Tan Shuyuan couldn¡¯t describe how she was feeling.

    "Thank you, professor."

    Tan Shuyuan took the book, bowed to Lu Qingyi, and spoke gratefully.

    The things that Lu Qingyi promised were usually honored.

    It was so touching. Lu Qingyi said that she would treat her personally. Ah, she was too lucky.

    Tan Shuyuan left the office. She always felt that Lu Qingyi was a little different. There was a big difference from the past.

    Gentle.

    Yes, the current Lu Qingyi was much gentler.

    The previous Lu Qingyi did also care about her students, but her attitude was extremely cold, so cold that they didn¡¯t want Lu Qingyi¡¯s care.

    The current Lu Qingyi, although still spoke quite coldly, was much better compared to before.

    It seemed like a completely different person.

    If it weren¡¯t for Lu Qingyi¡¯s distinctive face, she would not believe that Lu Qingyi was Lu Qingyi.

    "Senior, why did you come down from the seventh floor?"

    A female student saw Tan Shuyuan holding a book and walking down from the seventh floor, and was shocked.

    The professors¡¯ office floors occupied a whole building, only seven floors high, and the seventh floor was only Lu Qingyi¡¯s office. This was a well-known fact in Hardrick.

    Because the girl knew Tan Shuyuan from before, and knew she had repeated a year, she naturally called her senior.

    "Professor Lu is here."

    Tan Shuyuan coughed lightly, then quickly descended the stairs.

    The girl stood in place, then suddenly screamed.

 Chapter 503: Professor Lu 503â€™s Chalk Tip_1

    Chapter 503: Professor Lu 503¡¯s Chalk Tip_1It was renowned Professor Had¡¯s physics class.

    The freshmen who managed to grab a spot for the course sat anxiously in their seats, filling up the whole lecture hall.

    Lu Qingyi was not an auditor, so all the students who managed to get into the class had seats. There was no one standing and waiting, since nobody knew Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t like it.

    The students who didn¡¯t manage to grab a spot initially thought about sitting in, but didn¡¯t expect Lu Qingyi¡¯s class to not allow auditing. They were practically brought to tears.

    The freshmen who were present had mostly never seen Lu Qingyi before. They all sat in the classroom early on, waiting for the bell to ring for class. They longed with anticipation for the sight of the legendary Professor Lu of Hardrick University.

    "Oh my oh my, I¡¯m so excited."

    "Start the class, start the class, please. I can¡¯t wait anymore."

    "My heart is pounding."

    "I¡¯m going to meet Professor Lu soon, I¡¯m so nervous."

    "It feels like a fan meeting."

    "What kind of person could Professor Lu be really? I¡¯m really, really excited."

    "..."

    In the noisy classroom, everyone was discussing who this famous Professor Lu of Hardrick really was.

    Lu Jiahao silently read his textbook, completely out of tune with the noisy crowd.

    Ever since the incident with Yao Meishu, he had become less talkative.

    "Sigh, don¡¯t you wonder about Professor Lu?"

    Tan Shuyuan looked at the quietly reading Lu Jiahao with interest, raising her question with curiosity.

    She knew Lu Qingyi, so naturally, she did not share the enthusiasm of the crowd. Rather, she paid attention to this quiet younger student next to her.

    Lu Jiahao, she knew this boy. He was quite handsome, excellent in sports, a young man of significant fame.

    "Not curious."

    Lu Jiahao lifted his eyes, his voice slightly cold. That was his usual approach to unfamiliar girls.

    Lu Qingyi was Hardrick¡¯s most famous Professor Lu, and he couldn¡¯t possibly be curious. He had not heard his sister¡¯s lecture before, so he didn¡¯t know what it was like.

    The classroom was noisy, except for the two of them. They were impartial and observant, and did not engage in discussions.

    Looking at the noisy crowd, a soft sigh escaped from Tan Shuyuan. She shook her head.

    Alas, this group of people probably didn¡¯t know how formidable Lu Qingyi was, and she couldn¡¯t say much.

    Lu Qingyi entered the classroom punctually. The classroom was noisy, and people were looking around. She subtly furrowed her brows.

    Many people regarded a woman who walked into the classroom wearing a mask and a duckbill hat as insignificant, because she looked very young. The legendary Professor Lu was not young.

    Lu Qingyi came in empty-handed. She walked up to the lectern and gave the classroom a cold sweep with her eyes.

    The chatter went on, causing quite a racket.

    The people in the classroom looked at the mysterious woman who had just ascended the podium, still perplexed and unable to grasp the situation.

    Tan Shuyuan sat still. No one else noticed, but she did. The look in Lu Qingyi¡¯s eyes was cold enough to terrify.

    "Silence."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand landed heavily on the lectern.

    The bustling crowd in the classroom reacted naturally, quieting down quickly, but there were still whispers, as they continued to discuss something in low voices.

    Lu Qingyi stepped towards the podium, making it clear that she was the renowned Professor Lu of Hardrick.

    "When I say silence, do you not understand?"

    Lu Qingyi cast a cold glance at the crowd below.

    There were still murmurs below, everyone was curious about what Lu Qingyi¡¯s face looked like, but due to the rumors, they didn¡¯t dare to speak too loudly.

    They thought Lu Qingyi could not hear their whispers.

    Lu Qingyi, eyes squinted threateningly, picked up a few pieces of chalk and threw them at a few whispering students.

    "Ah!"

    Five pieces of chalk, five people, very accurate.

    The hit students screamed, covering their heads and looking incredulously at Lu Qingyi.

    Incredibly fierce.

    Suddenly, the classroom quieted down, completely silent.

    A sigh of relief escaped from Tan Shuyuan¡¯s chest, right then, when Lu Qingyi had taken control of the class. Her classes were both loved and feared.

    Many wanted to attend Professor Lu¡¯s class, but they were also afraid of it. It was a contradictory phenomenon.

    "Let me introduce myself, Lu Qingyi, Professor Lu."

    Lu Qingyi took off her hat, placed it on the platform, removed her mask, and gave a cold stare.

    The crowd gasped.

    This... surely isn¡¯t a mistake? sea??h th§× N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    The course they were enrolled in was by the most famous Professor Lu of Hardrick, not a young and beautiful professor.

    There were attractive young teachers at Hardrick, but they were not as stunning as Lu Qingyi or this youthful.

    She appeared much younger than all of them, which made them doubtful.

    "Professor, are you sure you¡¯re at the right class?"

    Someone hesitantly raised their hand to ask, their voice trembling.

    As he had not yet confirmed his doubts, he dared not speak loudly. After all, she might be as extraordinary as the rumors suggested.

    Everyone knew the rumors about Professor Lu.

    "I know you¡¯re doubtful. You can ask old man Lu to clarify things after class. I don¡¯t want to waste too much time talking."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s voice was cold. She was used to these reactions.

    "All right, let¡¯s start the class."

    Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t wish to say more, turning to write the lesson material on the blackboard.

    The students below glanced at each other. It seemed that Lu Qingyi had arrived empty-handed without even bringing her textbook.

    When Lu Qingyi wasn¡¯t looking, they spoke with their eyes.

    "Hiss."

    Suddenly, someone exclaimed as a piece of chalk hit the floor.

    "Don¡¯t communicate with your eyes."

    The cold voice of Lu Qingyi echoed down. In her right hand, she held a piece of chalk, writing on the blackboard.

    She seemed to not look back at all.

    Did she have eyes in the back of her head?

    While she was writing on the blackboard, she seemed to know their small moves below. Wasn¡¯t this too magical?

    Students below all sat up straight without wandering their eyes again.

    Tan Shuyuan struggled to hold her laughter. She wanted to laugh but dared not to. It was rather discomforting.

    These freshmen clearly had never attended Lu Qingyi¡¯s class.

    "In my class, you can¡¯t whisper or eat anything, can¡¯t play with your phone, can¡¯t sleep, and can only follow my steps."

    Lu Qingyi finished writing on the board, turned around, and glanced at every student below with a cold stare. Her voice was even colder.

    It was like a tyrannical contract.

    Yes, she was that domineering. What she taught were all key points. If one lost focus for a moment, it was possible to lose track of her thoughts.

    She hoped that the students could learn what she taught and not let them go from the left ear to the right ear.

    She already had enough knowledge and didn¡¯t need these students to return it back to her.

 Chapter 504: Professor Luâ€™s Class 504_1

    Chapter 504: Professor Lu¡¯s Class 504_1Damn, it¡¯s like a tyrannous agreement. S§×arch* The N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    As soon as Lu Qingyi finished speaking, the minds of those underneath became lively. It really was like being expected to learn like little school children.

    However, no one dared to say a word.

    "I hope each one of you can meet the expectations I¡¯ve set. As you all know, my classes are always in high demand¡ªif you don¡¯t wish to be here, feel free to leave."

    Lu Qingyi put her hands on the lectern, her expression cold.

    Previously, she was obliged to teach certain classes and students did not have to scramble; now, the demand was high and things had changed.

    Perhaps Principal Lu just wanted to satisfy the eagerness of these freshmen.

    Although the crowd wanted to say something, they dared not voice anything.

    They didn¡¯t dare to skip class either, for they were here only because they hurriedly grabbed a slot in Professor Lu¡¯s highly sought-after class; they didn¡¯t want to be kicked out, losing their spot to someone else.

    "Pay attention..."

    Lu Qingyi began her lecture. The students listened attentively, diligently taking notes, without daring to slack off.

    However, some still didn¡¯t believe the rumors. After all, looking at Professor Lu, she seemed to be a young lady barely out of high school¡ªcould her impact really be as intense as the rumors said?

    Gradually, some started to whisper, some started to doze off, and some started to daydream.

    Though Hardrick¡¯s students were top-notch, physics was certainly a weak subject for some.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s voice abruptly stopped during her lecture. She propped her hands on the lectern, and with great interest, surveyed the people below who were not taking her class seriously.

    The diligent students were puzzled when Lu Qingyi unexpectedly paused.

    Everyone watched as Lu Qingyi dumped all the chalk from the chalk box onto the lectern, broke a piece of chalk in half, and picked up a handful.

    Then, as if it was a casual subject, she threw them recklessly, hitting those who were not adhering to the class rules, not missing a single one.

    Those who were watching Lu Qingyi¡¯s action were instantly stunned, looking at her in disbelief.

    A true representation of the rumored Professor Lu who punished indiscipline with a chalk, her actions were so casual but deadly.

    "Professor Lu¡¯s temperament has actually mellowed a lot."

    Tan Shuyuan observed Lu Qingyi¡¯s actions, then quietly moved closer to Lu Jiahao to converse.

    In the past, Lu Qingyi¡¯s measures were far from just throwing chalk. Tan Shuyuan was suddenly curious about what Lu Qingyi had done in the time she was away from Hardrick; there were notable changes in her character.

    Lu Jiahao curved a faint smile, but said nothing. A woman in love could indeed change; moreover, Lu Qingyi was now married.

    The people who were hit quickly learned their lesson, but their gaze at Lu Qingyi was not friendly.

    "Perhaps, I have been too lenient."

    With her hands on the lectern, Lu Qingyi¡¯s lips curled into a slight smirk. A cold laugh played at her lips as she looked at the students below.

    A chorus from the students: "..."

    Lenient?

    Is this a joke?

    Where was she lenient?

    The impression they had of Lu Qingyi from head to toe was aloof and distant¡ªthere was no way in calling her lenient.

    "You see, I don¡¯t have many virtues¡ªI¡¯m known for my bad temperament."

    Lu Qingyi opened her thin lips, speaking coldly.

    Indeed, the temperament of Lu Qingyi was never pleasant.

    "Don¡¯t think I can¡¯t see your little actions¡ªI know everything."

    Lu Qingyi gave a slight smile; she was younger and sharper than those old professors, and she could see clearly.

    Lu Qingyi continued with her lecture.

    "Professor Lu is out of chalk."

    Some observant students noticed that the chalk box on the table was empty, and they began to whisper quietly among themselves.

    Tan Shuyuan also heard this quiet chatter. She gently shook her head, a helpless look on her face, but she didn¡¯t dare to say a word.

    She knew how formidable Lu Qingyi was; being hit by chalk was still among the less serious punishments.

    Lu Jiahao had been diligently taking notes the entire time. He hadn¡¯t said a word; looking at Lu Qingyi on stage, he felt proud.

    His sister was exceptional.

    "Still making noise?"

    Lu Qingyi turned around, throwing the last piece of chalk she was holding onto the floor. She placed her right foot on the chair in front of the lectern, her expression extremely indifferent.

    Ultimately, she was indeed too gentle. She hadn¡¯t even used a tenth of her usual temper.

    The room instantly fell silent.

    "Tan Shuyuan."

    Lu Qingyi scanned the room and suddenly called out Tan Shuyuan¡¯s name.

    Tan Shuyuan looked confused, stood up nervously and uncomfortably.

    She didn¡¯t seem to have done anything wrong, did she? Why did Lu Qingyi suddenly call her name?

    She was truly scared.

    "Professor Lu."

    Tan Shuyuan¡¯s voice was especially soft.

    Everyone looked at the standing girl, then shifted their gaze to Lu Qingyi.

    "You can share your experience in my class."

    Lu Qingyi slightly raised the corners of her mouth, kicked the chair to her back and sat down, crossing her legs.

    "Ah..."

    Tan Shuyuan was instantly confused; she hadn¡¯t anticipated that Lu Qingyi called her for this.

    She chewed lightly on her lip, hesitant to speak.

    Although Lu Qingyi was indeed terrifying, she still didn¡¯t have the courage to say anything in front of her¡ªit was embarrassing.

    "Professor Lu, um...can I...not say it?"

    Tan Shuyuan forced a laugh, her speech suddenly stumbling.

    She was afraid, very afraid.

    Lu Qingyi tilted her head to assess Tan Shuyuan.

    Tan Shuyuan was standing straight, looking flustered. She then closed her eyes and braced herself for the worst. "Professor Lu, Mo Kai is still hospitalized."

    After a long while, she managed to squeeze out this sentence.

    All the students in the classroom: "????"

    What¡¯s going on?

    Lu Qingyi: "I don¡¯t like students who defy me."

    "You can search the forum for information."

    Tan Shuyuan bit her lip tightly and sneaked another glance at Lu Qingyi.

    The students in the classroom quickly took out their phones to browse the forum. Upon inputting "Mo Kai" in the search bar, they found plenty to read.

    Mo Kai¡¯s academic performance was decent, but being born into a wealthy family, he was arrogant and had boldly provoked Lu Qingyi countless times. Eventually, Lu Qingyi beat him up, landing him in the hospital where he remained.

    No way, no way.

    The students were starting to panic. A professor hitting a student was...

    "I hope none of you want to end up like this."

    Lu Qingyi stood up; her right foot stomped on the chair, causing it to break instantly.

    The students in the classroom: "????"

    Wasn¡¯t this a bit too violent?

    Everyone was silent, right up to the end of the lesson, not daring to provoke Lu Qingyi.

    Rumors had their reasons, and this group of students who struggled to grab a spot in this physics class were relatively well-behaved.

 Chapter 505 Tan Shuyuanâ€™s Doubts_1

    Chapter 505: 505 Tan Shuyuan¡¯s Doubts_1Class ended, and the students started leaving the room one by one, engaging in conversation.

    "Damn, Professor Lu is so young, isn¡¯t she?"

    "She¡¯s very pretty and looks so aloof."

    "She¡¯s a bit too aloof. I can¡¯t believe she is the mythical Professor Lu."

    "Exactly, it¡¯s almost unbelievable."

    "Professor Lu looks even younger than me."

    "Maybe she just takes care of herself well and doesn¡¯t appear old."

    "She doesn¡¯t seem as scary as the legends would have it, but compared to other professors, she is somewhat intimidating."

    "I have so many questions, but I¡¯m too afraid to ask."

    "Professor Lu really is cold..."

    "..."

    The first-year students, with their discussions, left the classroom, occasionally glancing back at Lu Qingyi.

    The main issue was that Lu Qingyi was too reserved. The way she spoke was frosty, emitting an air of being unapproachable.

    Soon only Tan Shuyuan and Lu Jiahao were left in the classroom. S§×ar?h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Lu Jiahao tidied up his books, walked to the podium, and from his pocket, he took out a few white rabbit candies, "Have some candy."

    "Anything you didn¡¯t understand?"

    Lu Qingyi took the candy naturally, unwrapped it, and put it in her mouth. A slight smile played upon her lips, her voice was gentler in tone.

    Tan Shuyuan, just stood there surprised, staring incredulously at the scene before her.

    Professor Lu¡¯s voice was gentle, her actions natural. Considering Lu Qingyi¡¯s age, Tan Shuyuan suddenly had a daring thought.

    Maybe the first-year students didn¡¯t know Lu Qingyi¡¯s age, but she knew. Lu Qingyi was only just twenty.

    Her teaching style was unique. Those who could understand her would definitely understand well, but those who couldn¡¯t, might not understand anything at all.

    She wasn¡¯t a god, she couldn¡¯t ensure that everyone understood her lessons, but as long as they were attentive, they would grasp a lot.

    Lu Qingyi was very confident about this.

    "This was my first time attending a class from my sister. It was very unique."

    Lu Jiahao said. In the past, Lu Qingyi had tutored him, so he already knew her teaching style was unique, but this was his first time attending one of her classes.

    "If you need anything, you can tell me. If you¡¯re unhappy, you can use me as your confidant."

    Lu Qingyi extended her hand, rising onto her tiptoes, she softly ran her fingers through Lu Jiahao¡¯s hair, her voice was gentle.

    What she did to Yao Meishu was both a necessity and without regret. She just felt that she had been a little unfair to Lu Jiahao.

    Lu Jiahao genuinely cared for her.

    "She was wrong, and you will always be my sister."

    Lu Jiahao smiled and replied.

    The blame rested upon Yao Meishu, he felt heartbroken for her, but he knew, that this was the punishment she deserved.

    "You can use this card freely. If there¡¯s anything I don¡¯t lack, it¡¯s money."

    Lu Qingyi took a card from her pocket and handed it to Lu Jiahao, she began speaking slowly.

    Lu Jiahao initially wanted to refuse it, but seeing Lu Qingyi¡¯s expression, he obediently accepted the card.

    "Sister, I have a planned meeting with my classmates, so I¡¯ll leave first."

    Lu Jiahao checked the time and then bid Lu Qingyi goodbye.

    Tan Shuyuan kept standing near the seat, she blankly watched Lu Qingyi and Lu Jiahao, and only snapped out of it when Lu Jiahao left.

    So Lu Qingyi and Lu Jiahao were siblings! That revelation left Tan Shuyuan astounded.

    No wonder Lu Jiahao remained unconcerned previously. His lack of curiosity toward the renowned Professor Lu of Hadrick, it was because she was his own sister.

    This relationship, was just too intense.

    "Let¡¯s go."

    Lu Qingyi glanced at Tan Shuyuan, her voice a little cold.

    It was a stark contrast to the tone she used when speaking to Lu Jiahao.

    "Oh, okay."

    Tan Shuyuan, clutching her book followed Lu Qingyi out of the classroom.

    "Professor Lu, where do you live?"

    Tan Shuyuan followed Lu Qingyi out of school and asked with a curious tone.

    Lu Qingyi had until now been living in an apartment allocated by the school. Initially, Tan Shuyuan had thought she would be accompanying Lu Qingyi to her apartment, but surprisingly, they just walked out of the school entrance.

    "Near the Medical College."

    Lu Qingyi, not a woman of many words, had already hailed a cab online while responding to Tan Shuyuan.

    Tan Shuyuan didn¡¯t stretch the conversation further, she just waiting with Lu Qingyi for the cab.

    The car arrived, both boarded. Lu Qingyi was silent, Tan Shuyuan sneakily glanced at her, noticed her freezing expression, and didn¡¯t dare say a word.

    It was really odd. Why was Lu Qingyi living close to the Medical College?

    "Professor, does nobody live in this apartment building?"

    Following Lu Qingyi into the elevator, the observant Tan Shuyuan noticed there were no clothes hanging out to dry in the building. It seemed there was no sign of anyone living there.

    This was strange indeed.

    Compared to other nearby buildings, this one seemed pretty weird.

    Lu Qingyi: "No one except me."

    It seemed she owned the whole apartment building?

    Tan Shuyuan was intensely curious.

    Upon reaching Lu Qingyi¡¯s apartment, Tan Shuyuan was filled with curious eyes. The layout looked like a young couple¡¯s dwelling.

    A man¡¯s slippers were placed in the foyer. Tan Shuyuan wanted to ask about them, but she felt it was inappropriate.

    "I will take your pulse."

    Lu Qingyi took a medical box from her bedroom and asked Tan Shuyuan to stretch out her hand.

    "Get these medicines prescribed with this prescription, you¡¯ll recover in a week."

    Lu Qingyi wrote down a few medicinal herbs on a piece of paper and handed it to Tan Shuyuan.

    Tan Shuyuan gave it a look, she couldn¡¯t understand a single word written, she was perplexed.

    "Professor Lu, you can even treat illnesses? Your skills are vast."

    Tan Shuyuan was totally convinced by Lu Qingyi. She found it utterly incredible, Lu Qingyi¡¯s skills seemed countless.

    As for university courses, Lu Qingyi could give lectures for all of them, and she was proficient in all of them.

    Lu Qingyi: "Yes."

    "Do you live in a dormitory?"

    Lu Qingyi poured Tan Shuyuan a glass of water and asked her slowly.

    Tan Shuyuan was ecstatic, "No, I just came from the hospital. My parents are not aware."

    Tan Shuyuan felt somewhat embarrassed. She was in a hurry to attend Lu Qingyi¡¯s class so she rushed back to the school without informing her parents.

    "Call them."

    Lu Qingyi slightly raised her chin, spoke gently.

    "Alright."

    Tan Shuyuan nodded and walked onto the balcony to make the call.

    Lu Qingyi checked the time, it was almost 5 pm, Xu Boyan should be back soon, right?

    She opened the fridge, seeing there were no vegetables left, she thought that she could cook dinner for Xu Boyan.

    Xu Boyan worked hard every day and still came home to cook for her. She pitied her man.

    Compared to that, she was quite free, cooking should be her duty.

 Chapter 506: Professor Lu 506 has been spread _1

    Chapter 506: Professor Lu 506 has been spread _1"Hungry?"

    The door suddenly swung open as Xu Boyan walked in carrying some dishes. Seeing Lu Qingyi in the living room, a tender smile flickered in his eyes.

    His little wife must be hungry.

    "Not really, Xu Boyan. Can we order some takeout?"

    Lu Qingyi gently bit her lip as she looked at what Xu Boyan was carrying, then slowly spoke.

    She hesitates to let Xu Boyan overwork himself, despite his cooking being really good.

    "Is my cooking not setting well with you?"

    Xu Boyan looked taken aback. Using his free hand, he tenderly rubbed Lu Qingyi¡¯s head.

    "No, I just don¡¯t want you to be too tired."

    Lu Qingyi shook her head and spoke, he had just come home from work and started cooking for her, it must be really tiring.

    Tan Shuyuan, having just hung up the phone, faintly heard a man¡¯s voice. She turned around, only to see Xu Boyan and Lu Qingyi together. She was stunned.

    The man had an adoring smile on his face as he gently ruffled the girl¡¯s hair. The girl, on the tips of her toes, returned the smile lightly.

    Handsome man. Beautiful woman. The two were like a compelling painting, drawing attention.

    What the..?

    Lu Qingyi with a man?

    This was shocking to Tan Shuyuan. She opened her eyes wide and stared as her phone slipped from her hand, landing on the floor.

    Turning her head, Lu Qingyi caught sight of the shocked Tan Shuyuan.

    "Lu... Professor Lu..."

    Tan Shuyuan was almost beyond words, startled that someone as aloof as Lu Qingyi would have a boyfriend, and even more surprisingly, laugh so tenderly.

    Tan Shuyuan felt quite uneasy, in fear that she could be silenced for uncovering a secret side of Lu Qingyi.

    "Hmm, best head back to the school, remember to take your medicine on time."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s voice returned to its usual cool tone.

    Tan Shuyuan blinked her eyes, only reacting after a while, "Okay, got it, Professor Lu. I¡¯ll be going now."

    Tan Shuyuan practically fled from the apartment, her heart still racing as she started making secret conjectures.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s boyfriend was so handsome, so warm and loving. He and Lu Qingyi were simply an attractive pair meant for each other.

    But still, this was shocking. Lu Qingyi was beautiful and smart, but too cold. Tan Shuyuan simply couldn¡¯t believe that someone like Lu Qingyi could have a boyfriend, let alone act so tenderly in front of him.

    Unfortunately, Tan Shuyuan didn¡¯t know that Lu Qingyi and Xu Boyan were already married. If she had, her eyes would have probably bulged out in utter shock.

    "Your student?" Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Xu Boyan asked with a light chuckle.

    The girl¡¯s reaction made it seem as though Lu Qingyi was a fearsome beast, revealing to Xu Boyan her many different facets.

    "Yeah, helping her with a medical matter."

    Lu Qingyi simply replied by nodding.

    "Sit back and relax, I¡¯ll cook for you."

    Xu Boyan gently pushed Lu Qingyi down onto the sofa before speaking.

    The fridge was empty on purpose, by him. Xu Boyan was worried that Lu Qingyi would take to cooking when he wasn¡¯t around.

    He wouldn¡¯t bear to have Lu Qingyi cooking.

    His cherished wife deserves a life of pampering and luxury, where everything was done for her. She need not worry about anything.

    "Xu Boyan, it seems like our roles have been reversed."

    Lu Qingyi slightly smirked as she spoke, quite pleased with the situation. Her gaze landed on Xu Boyan.

    The man is the breadwinner, the woman handles the home - this has been the case for most couples since ancient times. It seems Xu Boyan and her roles had reversed. Wait, no, it was more like both the roles were Xu Boyan¡¯s, while she only had to do what she wanted to do.

    Earning money, cooking, cleaning - none of them needed her effort.

    ---

    The next day, as Lu Qingyi arrived at the school, she was known as a young, cold, and beautiful person to the entire freshman class.

    There was excitement all around, with many students wanting to set eyes on her ¡¯graceful face¡¯.

    Those who managed to enroll in her class were ecstatic while those who missed out were downtrodden.

    Tang Yaxin sat in her dorm, poring over a book. She was trying to understand some parts she was stuck at.

    "Yaxin, have you heard? The famous Professor Lu from Had University is a woman, and is really young and beautiful."

    Her roommate burst into the room, dramatically describing the recent rumors with exaggerated gestures.

    Such news could shock anyone.

    The story was spread by the students who attended her class yesterday, and it quickly became the talk of the town.

    "Hmm."

    Tang Yaxin merely nodded, showing a calm response. She answered her roommate and went back to studying.

    "Really, Yaxin? That¡¯s your reaction?"

    Gu Ke rested both her hands on Tang Yaxin¡¯s table, looking at Tang Yaxin in surprise.

    Tang Yaxin¡¯s reaction was way too calm and indifferent, leading Gu Ke to wonder whether she had actually heard her.

    Everyone assumed that the famous Professor Lu from Had University would be old and at most, ordinary-looking. Not a stunning beauty.

    "Ah Ke, can you wait for me to finish this problem?"

    Tang Yaxin looked up, seriously addressing Gu Ke. She just wanted to focus on her studies right now. As for Professor Lu, she was already aware and past the stage of surprise.

    Gu Ke: "....."

    She suddenly wanted to pry Tang Yaxin¡¯s brain open to see what was inside. Tang Yaxin used to be the most interested in updates about the famous Professor Lu from Had. Now, she seemed so ¡¯indifferent¡¯.

    "Yaxin, did you manage to enroll in her class? I didn¡¯t get it because my internet was slow. I won¡¯t probably be seeing the so-called Professor Lu."

    Gu Ke pulled a chair and sat down, speaking regretfully.

    Oh, how she regretted it! When she got to know about this, all of Professor Lu¡¯s classes were already full. She lost her chance.

    This was too difficult.

    She couldn¡¯t get a spot in Professor Lu¡¯s class.

    "I got it. I enrolled in all the required classes."

    Tang Yaxin lifted her gaze and spoke calmly.

    Though she was keen to attend many of Professor Lu¡¯s classes, no one would be so bored as to enroll in subjects unrelated to their own.

    As an arts student, she naturally didn¡¯t need to learn physics in college, so she didn¡¯t try for the first physics class by Lu Qingyi.

    Gu Ke: "....."

    She suddenly felt...

    Darn, Tang Yaxin¡¯s expression was killer.

    So calm and undisturbed.

    "Ahh! Yaxin, how did you manage to get all classes..."

    Gu Ke couldn¡¯t control her emotions and started yelling.

    Others might have gotten into one or two classes, but she hadn¡¯t imagined that Tang Yaxin had gotten all of them.

    This was incredible.

 Chapter 507 Lu Qingyi understands law studies_1

    Chapter 507: 507 Lu Qingyi understands law studies_1"Perhaps she already knew Professor Lu would be back."

    Tang Yaxin gave a nonchalant smile, then continued pondering her problem.

    When she first found out that Lu Qingyi was the famous Professor Lu of Hardrick University, she was indeed surprised and even thought it was unbelievable.

    But after thinking about it, she accepted the fact, as Lu Qingyi herself was a remarkable individual, being the famous Professor Lu from Hardrick was something she could accept.

    Xu Boyan and Lu Qingyi are the most compatible couple, without a doubt.

    "Damn it, Tang Yaxin, you had insider information and didn¡¯t even bother to inform me."

    Gu Ke looked at Tang Yaxin in surprise, pointing at her, expressing a sense of disbelief at her actions.

    "The news was too overwhelming, I myself was flabbergasted."

    Tang Yaxin shook her head a bit.

    Indeed, she was so stunned, she didn¡¯t have time to think about others. When she left the store, she was still in shock.

    By the time she came to her senses, the quota was full, and she dismissed the idea of alerting others.

    "Alright, Gu Ke, I have to go to class, I have a class with Professor Lu."

    Tang Yaxin glanced at the clock, it was half an hour before class, she quickly closed the book she was reading, and hurriedly ran out of the dorm.

    For Professor Lu Qingyi¡¯s class, she wanted to get there early and secure a good seat because the visibility from the back wasn¡¯t good.

    Gu Ke: "..."

    Damn, this friend of mine...

    Gu Ke suddenly felt like crying. She didn¡¯t want this kind of friend anymore, who wouldn¡¯t share such good news with her.

    Ahhh, it¡¯s so hard for her.

    Today, Lu Qingyi¡¯s class was Advanced Mathematics, a class she was also taking.

    Just as Tang Yaxin descended the dormitory building, she saw Lu Qingyi. She was slightly taken aback, "Qingyi....."

    "Heading to class?"

    Lu Qingyi also noticed Tang Yaxin, and she responded with a slight smile.

    "Did you come from the teacher¡¯s apartment building?"

    The teachers¡¯ apartment building was right behind the student dormitory; seeing Lu Qingyi here at this time meant she must have just come from there.

    "Hmm, let¡¯s walk together."

    Lu Qingyi nodded. Since she had decided to try and become friends with Tang Yaxin, regular interactions were a part of that process.

    "Okay, Qingyi, you¡¯re really outstanding. The rumors in high school were saying you never attended high school and skipped straight to university, right?"

    Lu Qingyi was rather indifferent, so Tang Yaxin just found a topic to ask.

    When she was studying at Jin City High School 1, she did hear people say that Lu Qingyi never attended high school, and at that time, Lu Qingyi herself admitted she did not attend high school.

    This meant she must have skipped high school and directly went to university; otherwise, she could not have possibly become a professor at Hardrick, and a famous professor at that.

    "Hmm, I directly took the college entrance exam."

    Lu Qingyi nodded, they had never hidden this fact. Previously, just no one believed it, thinking it was a joke.

    "Could you give me your WeChat ID?"

    As they were about to enter the classroom, a student stretched out his phone to Lu Qingyi, asking for her WeChat ID.

    Lu Qingyi wasn¡¯t wearing a mask or a sun visor, so a lot of people, after seeing her face, endeavoured to ask her out.

    "I¡¯m sorry, she doesn¡¯t add people on WeChat."

    Before Lu Qingyi could speak, Tang Yaxin took the initiative to reply.

    "Hey Tang Yaxin, I didn¡¯t ask you."

    The guy who asked for Lu Qingyi¡¯s WeChat knew Tang Yaxin, therefore, he dared to ask Lu Qingyi for her WeChat.

    Anyone seen with Tang Yaxin was likely a student.

    They had heard that the most famous Professor Lu at Hardrick was young, beautiful, and a woman, but they weren¡¯t sure. Perhaps someone unfamiliar at the campus was Professor Lu.

    "Her WeChat, you can¡¯t have it."

    Tang Yaxin replied without hesitation.

    "What..."

    The guy wanted to say something, but saw Tang Yaxin pulled Lu Qingyi away.

    Lu Qingyi chuckled lightly, seemingly enjoying the sensation of having others ask for her contact details and having her friends help reject them. S~ea??h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "Qingyi, are you heading to the classroom now?"

    It was quite early, 20 minutes before class. Tang Yaxin knew that Lu Qingyi liked to be punctual, therefore she asked tentatively.

    "No, I like being punctual."

    Lu Qingyi smiled slightly. It was probably a habit - whether she was attending or teaching a class, or for any other matter, she liked to be punctual.

    "See you later."

    After saying goodbye to Lu Qingyi, Tang Yaxin directly walked into the classroom.

    There weren¡¯t many people in the classroom yet, so she found a seat in the front, where she would have a good view.

    A few people came into the classroom in succession, some of them had attended class the previous day, but some hadn¡¯t.

    "Let me tell you, Professor Lu is extremely beautiful and cold, the most beautiful and youngest professor I¡¯ve ever seen."

    "Right, right, at first, I didn¡¯t believe it."

    "See, it was after hearing her lecture that I finally confirmed she¡¯s Professor Lu."

    "Yes, yes, but I think Professor Lu is not as scary as the rumors."

    "Really? I¡¯m looking forward to it."

    "I¡¯d like to see Professor Lu in person. Hearing you guys make me suddenly nervous."

    "What are you nervous about?"

    "I get nervous when I see beautiful ladies."

    "Hahaha..."

    Discussions erupted all around the classroom.

    Listening to these conversations, Tang Yaxin shook her head slightly, took out her textbook, and continued to solve the problem she had left halfway. It was still about 10 minutes to class time, and she was about halfway done with the problem. She figured it would be enough time to finish.¡¯

    "Classmate, are you in the Law Department?"

    Tan Shuyuan sat next to Tang Yaxin and leaning in to see what Tang Yaxin was pondering about.

    "Yes."

    Tang Yaxin nodded.

    "You can ask Professor Lu if you have any problems."

    Tan Shuyuan suggested, then slapped her forehead, "I forgot, Professor Lu is very busy."

    You can definitely get a solution to any legal problems from Lu Qingyi. It just depends on whether or not Lu Qingyi has the time, or is willing to help.

    A lawyer from a firm had previously come to Hardrick specifically to seek Lu Qingyi¡¯s help with a case.

    That lawyer was quite famous.

    This proves that Lu Qingyi must know a lot.

    Tang Yaxin was dumbfounded; Lu Qingyi also knows about law?

    After all, Lu Qingyi had studied the subjects of languages, math, English, politics, history, geography, physics, chemistry, and biology, so she had a foundation in those. Given her intelligence, teaching these should not be difficult.

    But law, as a specialized subject... seemed a bit much.

 Chapter 508 Lu Qingyi: Do you have face? _1

    Chapter 508: 508 Lu Qingyi: Do you have face? _1"The class bell rang, and the classroom was still filled with murmurs. However, those who had attended class yesterday were relatively quiet.

    Although Lu Qingyi isn¡¯t as terrifying as rumors suggest, she¡¯s quite formidable nonetheless. The lectern was piled high with chalk.

    Arriving punctually as usual, Lu Qingyi entered the class, this time without any adornments, presenting her bare face to the students.

    "Wow, she¡¯s stunning."

    "When has our school ever had such a beautiful student?"

    "That¡¯s Professor Lu."

    "My gosh, Professor Lu? Are you serious?"

    "Professor Lu is so young... and so beautiful. She must have some secret beauty regimen, right?"

    "I can¡¯t even describe how I¡¯m feeling right now."

    "Ah, I suddenly feel totally worthless."

    "..."

    The sounds from the students echoed and buzzed throughout the classroom.

    "Quiet!"

    As usual, Lu Qingyi slammed the lectern fiercely, her voice icy cold.

    She had come empty-handed, having memorized all the course material. There was no need to bring any textbooks to the classroom.

    The classroom quickly fell silent, everyone¡¯s eyes were glued to Lu Qingyi.

    "My classroom, I demand absolute quiet and seriousness."

    With both hands on the lectern, a cold smile played on her lips.

    "I trust the students present yesterday already know this."

    After a moment of pause, Lu Qingyi continued to speak in her frosty tone.

    The classroom was silent.

    Lu Qingyi began to write on the blackboard the subject of the day¡¯s lesson and started lecturing, her voice carrying a bitter coldness.

    The classroom was initially quiet, but after a few minutes, faint whispers could be heard.

    "Quiet!"

    Lu Qingyi snapped around, snatched a piece of chalk from the desk, and threw it at the chattering students, not sparing any of them.

    One piece of chalk shot straight towards the back, firmly embedded in the wall without falling. S§×ar?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    The students gasped, overwhelmed by her strength. How much power was required to nail the chalk to the wall?

    The chalk remained lodged in the wall without falling.

    "My classroom needs absolute silence, absolute seriousness."

    Lu Qingyi repeated her previous statement, her voice chillier than before.

    "Well, Professor Lu..."

    The classroom door was suddenly knocked on, and there stood Lun Boyan on the other side, all awkward.

    It seemed he had chosen the wrong timing. Lu Qingyi seemed angry, and he had knocked too hastily. Even though it was embarrassing, he had to go on with it.

    He just hoped that Lu Qingyi would show him some respect and not embarrass him in front of the freshman students.

    Even in front of sophomore, junior, and senior students, his reputation fell short of Lu Qingyi¡¯s. Whenever they appeared together, he, Lun Boyan, would be overlooked.

    Furthermore, everyone¡¯s gaze would turn to Lu Qingyi first, pushing him to the second place, which was quite difficult for him.

    "Leave."

    Lu Qingyi glanced at the door, her lips thinning as she spat out the word coldly.

    She was always efficient and valued her teaching sessions a great deal. She hoped all her students could learn something, hence she demanded high discipline in her classes.

    She was already upset because of classroom issues, and now with Lun Boyan suddenly poking his nose in, she couldn¡¯t conceal her irritation.

    Lun Boyan: "..."

    So, she wouldn¡¯t show him any respect at all?

    Everyone, excluding the students Lu Jiahao, Tang Yaxin, and Tan Shuyuan: "???"

    What is this?

    Had Lu Qingyi not noticed who was at the door?

    How much courage does it take to utter that "Leave"?

    They couldn¡¯t even begin to comprehend it - a professor, no matter how renowned, should respect the headmaster, right?

    Tan Shuyuan was unperturbed. After all, Lu Qingyi had always held a more significant position than Lun Boyan at Hardrick University.

    Lun Boyan would always obediently heed Lu Qingyi¡¯s instructions. In the university, Lu Qingyi commanded the highest respect.

    Normal as usual.

    Tang Yaxin didn¡¯t think anything of Lu Qingyi¡¯s behavior. After all, that was just her character, and she never seemed to be afraid of anything.

    Having witnessed Lun Boyan¡¯s attitude toward Lu Qingyi and vice versa, Tang didn¡¯t find anything unusual in the situation.

    "Well, go ahead with your class, I¡¯ll promptly and politely leave."

    Rubbing his chin, Lun Boyan diplomatically rephrased Lu Qingyi¡¯s "Leave", then hurriedly retreated.

    Everyone in the classroom: "???"

    That¡¯s it?

    Are you serious? Are you serious?

    Since when has Lun Boyan become so amenable?

    "Continue."

    Lu Qingyi knocked on the blackboard and said coldly.

    "Professor Lu, that was Principal Lun."

    "Yes, didn¡¯t you notice?"

    "Professor Lu, you should be cautious."

    "..."

    Someone kindly reminded Lu Qingyi, worried that she was too angry to realize that it had been Lun Boyan at the door.

    "Shut up. Am I blind?"

    Lu Qingyi slammed the table harshly, her voice freezing cold.

    Did she need reminders?

    Was she blind?

    Class: "..."

    Did she see clearly?

    Each student immediately shut up and didn¡¯t dare to utter another word, attentively listening to Lu Qingyi¡¯s lecture.

    They were terrified of someone who dared to order the principal to "leave".

    The class ended swiftly. As soon as the bell for the end of the class rang, Lu Qingyi flung her chalk down and strode out of the classroom with an air of nonchalance.

    Someone went to inspect the chalk she had thrown, finding it difficult to dislodge from the wall. It seemed to have been embedded halfway into the wall.

    At the thought of her strength, they dared not imagine.

    Professor Lu was indeed extraordinary. Seems like the rumors were somewhat credible.

    "Qingyi, you¡¯re done with your class?"

    Lun Boyan had been waiting at the door, ready to greet Lu Qingyi as soon as she stepped out.

    "Do you have too much time on your hands?"

    Lu Qingyi arched an eyebrow, looking at Lun Boyan as she spoke.

    "At least show some respect to this old man in front of these freshmen."

    With a bitter smile, Lun Boyan spoke slowly.

    Before Lu Qingyi returned, he had been the most respected person among the freshmen. Now with Lu Qingyi¡¯s arrival, his status was slipping.

    "Do you have any prestige in front of the sophomores, juniors, seniors, and graduated students?"

    Lu Qingyi raised an eyebrow, her lips curling slightly as she turned to look at Lun Boyan.

    Lun Boyan: "..."

    Fine, he didn¡¯t, not at all.

    Being the headmaster of Hardrick University was less prestigious than being Professor Lu Qingyi."

 Chapter 509 is extremely like a burglar who breaks into houses_1

    Chapter 509: 509 is extremely like a burglar who breaks into houses_1Lun Boyan truly felt that he was nothing. It might seem dignified to many that he was the principal of Hardrick, but only those at Hardrick truly knew.

    Even as the principal, he was not as important as Professor Lu Qingyi, the most renowned professor at Hardrick.

    "Speak up, why are you looking for me?"

    Lu Qingyi asked casually as she walked.

    "There¡¯s a lecture the day after tomorrow. Please give it."

    Lun Boyan said to Lu Qingyi, blinking his eyes.

    A lecture of this sort occurred every year, but Lu Qingyi put it off each time. There were many who desired to hear Lu Qingyi¡¯s lectures, but they were disappointed year after year.

    This lecture was for professors, and those with distinguished academic backgrounds were invited to lecture, sharing their teaching methods.

    The lecturing method of Professor Lu Qingyi, the most renowned professor at Hardrick, was said to be exceptional and the efficiency of her students was high. Many people wanted to hear about her method.

    "What should I talk about?"

    Lu Qingyi asked, a smile playing on her lips as she looked at Lun Boyan.

    Lun Boyan: "Your teaching methods."

    "Absolute silence in the classroom, complete seriousness."

    Lu Qingyi said coldly, her voice slightly chilly.

    A lecture?

    She wasn¡¯t interested, and didn¡¯t think she had any good teaching methods to share.

    "...That¡¯s nothing to talk about. Just give the lecture, many people are waiting to learn about your teaching method. Do it as a favor for this old man."

    Lun Boyan caught up to Lu Qingyi. He pleaded pitifully, almost to the point of kneeling down.

    Ah, why doesn¡¯t this girl get it?

    Despite having so many disguises, Lu Qingyi always liked to hide, fearing public exposure.

    "Do you really?"

    Lu Qingyi stopped and looked at Lun Boyan, raising an eyebrow.

    Favor?

    Sorry, Lun Boyan truly didn¡¯t have such a thing in her view. S§×ar?h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Lun Boyan: "..."

    None?

    Alright, he truly didn¡¯t have any.

    "In the future, don¡¯t mention these public appearances to me, I¡¯m not interested."

    After finishing her sentence, Lu Qingyi swiftly went towards the campus entrance, leaving Lun Boyan alone.

    Public appearances?

    Lun Boyan was stunned, Lu Qingyi¡¯s words made it seem as if she were a lady who had not yet come of age in ancient times. Public appearances, really.

    Alright then, if she doesn¡¯t want to go, it doesn¡¯t matter that much.

    "Qingyi, do you know about legal studies?"

    Tang Yaxin chased after her. She had seen Lu Qingyi talking with Lun Boyan earlier and didn¡¯t dare interrupt. Now that Lu Qingyi was alone, she naturally approached.

    She had heard from others that Lu Qingyi knew, which made Tang Yaxin very curious.

    "I know a little."

    Lu Qingyi nodded, without denying.

    "Could you help me deal with this question?"

    Tang Yaxin quickly flipped to the content she hadn¡¯t understood, showing it to Lu Qingyi.

    It was something she had spent a long time thinking about, and now she desperately wanted to know a possible solution.

    "It¡¯s quite simple, go to my office and pick up the blue file in the second drawer. It contains quite a few questions of this type. Review them carefully at your convenience. I¡¯ll be busy later, my ride is almost here, I don¡¯t have time to explain."

    Lu Qingyi glanced at her phone, and then slowly started speaking. The display showed that her ride would be arriving in one minute.

    It would take at least two minutes to explain a question. There was simply not enough time.

    "Huh?"

    Tang Yaxin was stunned by Lu Qingyi.

    "Here¡¯s the key."

    Lu Qingyi gave Tang Yaxin the key, then got into the car and left.

    Tang Yaxin looked at the keychain in her hand. She was still in a daze, watching as Lu Qingyi disappeared from her sight before regaining her senses.

    Had Lu Qingyi really given her the key? And there was even knowledge of legal studies in Lu Qingyi¡¯s office, this was really strange.

    "Did she give the key to you?"

    Lun Boyan had somehow, unnoticed, appeared behind Tang Yaxin. His hands were behind his back as he began to speak slowly.

    "Yes, she did."

    Tang Yaxin was startled and nodded in reply.

    Lun Boyan was really elusive.

    Lun Boyan nodded, then carefully observed Tang Yaxin. Then, he extended his right hand, gesturing to Tang Yaxin with a slight lift of his chin.

    "What?"

    Seeing Lun Boyan reach out to her, Tang Yaxin was confused.

    Lun Boyan: "The key."

    He had never held a key to Lu Qingyi¡¯s office. The fact Lu Qingyi would give the key to this girl made Lun Boyan feel rather upset.

    Despite having spent the most time with her, despite being a senior figure, why was he always been looked down upon by a junior?

    He also wanted a key to Lu Qingyi¡¯s office. Her office was always full of good stuff.

    "Principal, I have to get something. Without Qingyi¡¯s permission, I dare not hand the key over to you."

    Tang Yaxin was very respectful in her demeanor, but she had no intention of giving up the key.

    Considering how Lu Qingyi and Lun Boyan interact, Tang Yaxin knew that Lun Boyan had to listen to Lu Qingyi.

    "Ahem, in that case, take me with you. I¡¯m quite bored now."

    Lun Boyan coughed lightly with his right hand clenched into a fist in front of his mouth. Then, he started speaking slowly.

    Tang Yaxin: "???"

    Bored?

    Tang Yaxin absolutely didn¡¯t believe Lun Boyan¡¯s words. The principal of Hardrick couldn¡¯t possibly be bored. He must have other intentions.

    However, Tang Yaxin didn¡¯t dare to say a word. Lu Qingyi might not be afraid of Lun Boyan, but she was.

    "Okay, Principal Lun, let¡¯s go together. I don¡¯t know which floor Professor Lu¡¯s office is on."

    Tang Yaxin gave a strained laugh and provided Lun Boyan with a nice way out.

    "Hmm. Let¡¯s go."

    Lun Boyan led the way with his hands clasped behind his back, figuring this student was rather sensible.

    Surely every student at Hardrick knew where the most famous Professor Lu Qingyi¡¯s office was located.

    Tang Yaxin opened the office door, and in accordance with Lu Qingyi¡¯s instructions, found that file.

    She skimmed over the content inside. It was full of useful knowledge points, all clearly organized.

    Lu Qingyi actually had this, even though she claimed to only know a little. She must know a lot.

    Lu Qingyi always liked to be humble.

    When Tang Yaxin turned around, she saw Lun Boyan looking like a burglar, rustling through the items in the office.

    Tang Yaxin: "???"

    What was going on?

    Why did she feel like Lun Boyan was acting like a home invader? It was strange.

    "This tea is quite good."

    Eventually Lun Boyan found a canister of tea. He carefully picked it up and began to speak slowly.

 Chapter 510 Tang Yaxin: Seeing people may not be difficult_1

    Chapter 510: 510 Tang Yaxin: Seeing people may not be difficult_1Tang Yaxin: "????"

    Is this really absurd? Lun Boyan is just flipping a can of tea leaves?

    "Ahem. Did you find it? If you did, let¡¯s go."

    Lun Boyan placed the tea leaves behind him, then turned his back and cleared his throat lightly before speaking slowly to Tang Yaxin.

    There was a certain dignity and authority about him, expected of a principal.

    "Found it."

    Tang Yaxin¡¯s mouth twitched slightly, then she nodded in response.

    As Tang Yaxin looked through the materials, she indeed found a problem of a similar kind. The solution was quite unique and was clearly recorded.

    Looking at the handwriting, it seemed handwritten, could it possibly be Lu Qingyi¡¯s own handwriting?

    Well, Lu Qingyi actually understands this kind of knowledge. What doesn¡¯t she understand? Indeed, she seems rather versatile.

    "Yaxin, what does it feel like attending Professor Lu¡¯s class?"

    As soon as Tang Yaxin returned to the dormitory, Gu Ke came over with an anxious look on his face, and he eagerly began to ask.

    He really, really, really wanted to know. He was extremely curious.

    "It¡¯s alright."

    After all, Tang Yaxin had a certain understanding of Lu Qingyi beforehand, and so she felt it was fine.

    "Could you let me attend just one class, just one."

    Gu Ke winked at Lu Qingyi. He held up an index finger with his right hand and looked at Tang Yaxin with a pitiful expression.

    Tang Yaxin attended so many classes. He just wanted to beg Tang Yaxin to let him attend one of her classes. Just one was enough. He didn¡¯t dare to ask for more.

    He mainly wanted to see the famous Professor Lu of Hardrick and also experience the feel of his lecture.

    That was all.

    "No."

    Without even thinking about it, Tang Yaxin refused outright.

    She had known in high school that Lu Qingyi was very good. The worst students in class twenty were able to get into university, mostly because of Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s abilities were truly remarkable. Tang Yaxin didn¡¯t want to miss any of his classes as she wanted to learn more.

    The biggest reason she wanted to come to Hardrick was because she wanted to meet the famous Professor Lu of Hardrick and attend his lectures.

    "Yaxin, you¡¯re the best. Just once, is that okay?"

    Gu Ke grabbed Tang Yaxin¡¯s sleeve and pleaded pitifully, looking sincerely desperate.

    He really really wanted to attend Lu Qingyi¡¯s class. He was overly curious.

    "Everything else can be discussed, but not this."

    Tang Yaxin shook her head resolutely.

    "Alright then."

    Gu Ke sighed and dejectedly sat down to the side.

    "In that case, could you sneak a photo of Professor Lu? I just want to take a peek."

    After a while, Gu Ke blinked his eyes at Tang Yaxin again.

    If he can¡¯t attend the class, at least he can look at a photo, right?

    The most famous Professor Lu in Hardrick is elusive. Except for during classes, there is no trace of him elsewhere.

    There are many people, within Hardrick who have never seen Lu Qingyi; including some old students who knew Lu Qingyi, did not see him on campus this semester.

    "That... would be a bit difficult to get a picture."

    Tang Yaxin furrowed her eyebrows slightly.

    From her understanding, Lu Qingyi was not the type who enjoyed taking photos and did not like people taking her photos without her consent.

    Therefore, recently taking a photo could be quite difficult.

    However, it might not be a big issue to invite Lu Qingyi for a meal or a cup of milk tea together.

    "Meet in person?"

    Gu Ke¡¯s pupils dilated suddenly.

    Tang Yaxin didn¡¯t reply.

    "Tang Yaxin, you don¡¯t have a fever, do you?"

    Gu Ke reached out and touched Tang Yaxin¡¯s forehead. He doubted whether she was speaking nonsense.

    Meeting Hardrick¡¯s most famous Professor Lu was certainly not going to be easy.

    "Get out and out."

    Tang Yaxin swatted away Gu Ke¡¯s hand.

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    Lu Qingyi took a cab straight to the Happy Hot Pot shop. Wen Wanyu had some problems with her leg. She wanted to go over there and check on her.

    "Qingyi, I didn¡¯t interrupt you, did I?"

    Wen Wanyu had been waiting at the entrance for quite a while. When she saw Lu Qingyi coming, she apologised.

    Lu Qingyi and Ruan Qingyang were both outstanding and had many roles to assume. She was usually very busy and Wen Wanyu was worried to bother her.

    "Not at all, I just finished class."

    Lu Qingyi shook her head in reply.

    Wen Wanyu was a close friend of her mother¡¯s. In her heart, she treated Wen Wanyu like someone as important as her mother.

    Therefore, any request from Wen Wanyu, as long as she could do it, she would certainly do it without refusal.

    "Aunt Wen, let me help you."

    Lu Qingyi carefully examined Wen Wanyu¡¯s leg and then gently pinched it.

    Wen Wanyu looked at Lu Qingyi gently. Seeing her so serious, she thought that she looked like Ruan Qingyang.

    When this young girl was concentrating, she exactly resembled Ruan Qingyang. They were indeed mother and daughter, strikingly similar.

    "There¡¯s nothing serious. I¡¯ll give you some medication. Take it on time, and you will be fine in a week. This is the result of not taking proper care of your reoccurring problems."

    Lu Qingyi conducted a thorough examination and ultimately came to this conclusion.

    Wen Wanyu¡¯s leg had been problematic before. Lu Qingyi had treated it previously, but the problem seems to have come back because she did not take proper care of it. But it was not serious.

    "Alright," Wen Wanyu nodded. "Qingyi, you shouldn¡¯t push yourself too hard. It¡¯s tiresome to be too independent."

    Wen Wanyu looked at Lu Qingyi, her expression extraordinarily gentle.

    It was good for a girl to be a little independent. But being too independent wasn¡¯t very good. It would be exhausting.

    Xu Boyan gave all his property to Lu Qingyi. This showed that Xu Boyan loved Lu Qingyi dearly. So, Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t have to work so hard.

    Having too many responsibilities could sometimes be a burden because it could be tiring.

    Lu Qingyi remained silent and did not speak.

    Perhaps she was used to being independent since childhood, so even though she didn¡¯t want to be too independent, it happened involuntarily.

    Xu Boyan was good to her. Even if in future... Xu Boyan¡¯s wealth will be hers, so she wouldn¡¯t have to worry about food and drink.

    But she still wanted to work hard. Not for the money.

    "Ah, it all falls to me for not being able to get there earlier. The child I picked up was not you."

    Wen Wanyu sighed softly.

    If she had picked up Lu Qingyi as a child, Lu Qingyi would not have had to suffer so much.

    "Gu Yansi is also very good."

    Lu Qingyi shook her head slightly.

    Actually, she didn¡¯t feel sad that she wasn¡¯t the one picked up by Wen Wanyu.

    Because, she met her grandmother, the woman who always gave her warmth, always cared for her feelings, and the woman who was always attentive to her.

    Although there were many hardships, there were also moments of happiness.

    There are many kinds of lives, and everyone lives differently.

 Chapter 511: Roller coaster 511 is not exciting enough_1

    Chapter 511: Roller coaster 511 is not exciting enough_1"I didn¡¯t say Gu Yansi wasn¡¯t nice, I just feel sorry for you."

    Wen Wanyu shook her head and said that she had never once regretted raising Gu Yansi; she just felt sorry for Lu Qingyi.

    If she had acted just a little faster back then, Lu Qingyi¡¯s childhood could have been different, without experiencing that much suffering.

    Gu Yansi is the biological son of Lu Yao and Yao Meishu. It goes without saying that Lu Yao and Yao Meishu would treat Gu Yansi well.

    So, Wen Wanyu has always felt that she was in the wrong.

    "Actually, I¡¯m a bit thankful to them. If it weren¡¯t for their callousness, I may not have achieved what I have now, and I wouldn¡¯t have met Xu Boyan."

    Lu Qingyi shook her head, acknowledging Lu Yao and Yao Meishu¡¯s wrongs, but recognizing that they were a crucial part of her growth.

    If it hadn¡¯t been for Lu Yao and Yao Meishu, she probably wouldn¡¯t have ended up in Jin City or the premier school, and never would have met Xu Boyan.

    Actually, it¡¯s pretty nice.

    The unhappiness of the past led to her current success, and besides encounter Xu Boyan, it¡¯s actually quite worthwhile.

    "Auntie Wen, don¡¯t feel guilty, my mom won¡¯t blame you."

    Ruan Qingyang would definitely not blame Wen Wanyu.

    If there¡¯s anyone to blame, it would only be Yao Meishu.

    "Okay, okay, you must be happy in the future."

    Wen Wanyu gently patted the back of Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand, her voice was especially tender.

    The most important thing for Lu Qingyi in the future is to be happy.

    "Auntie Wen, if you need anything in the future, come to me. I can probably solve it."

    Lu Qingyi said slowly, as long as the problem wasn¡¯t that big, she could handle it.

    ¡ª¡ª

    It was Xu Boyan who came to pick up Lu Qingyi when she was heading back.

    "When do you plan to have the wedding?"

    Wen Wanyu walked over to Xu Boyan and asked softly.

    To a woman, it¡¯s certainly a regret not to have a wedding. Even if Lu Qingyi doesn¡¯t care much about it, she, Wen Wanyu, absolutely wouldn¡¯t allow Xu Boyan to do nothing about it. If Xu Boyan proposed not to have a wedding, she would definitely disagree.

    "Auntie Wen, we can¡¯t miss the wedding."

    Xu Boyan nodded at Wen Wanyu. A wedding is definitely essential.

    His woman, he surely would give her the grandest wedding ceremony. He would never mistreat his woman.

    "Hmm."

    "Xu Boyan, I want to go to the amusement park."

    Lu Qingyi looked up at Xu Boyan.

    For some reason, she just suddenly wanted to go to the amusement park to play.

    "Okay, I¡¯ll go with you."

    Xu Boyan naturally said he would accompany her. As long as it¡¯s something Lu Qingyi wants to do, he¡¯s always willing to keep her company.

    Wen Wanyu watched the two of them leave, shaking her head with an expression of helplessness against their figures.

    It¡¯s indeed nice to have a good relationship.

    There were a lot of people in the amusement park, and a long line before many of the rides.

    Lu Qingyi and Xu Boyan, hand in hand at the entrance of the amusement park, Lu Qingyi looked up at Xu Boyan and said, "There are so many people."

    She¡¯s not very patient and doesn¡¯t like crowded places, hence she had never been to an amusement park before.

    Now she suddenly wanted to go and have some fun, but at the sight of the crowd, she suddenly hesitated.

    "It¡¯s okay, let¡¯s go in."

    Xu Boyan comforted Lu Qingyi, and the two of them entered the amusement park.

    The two of them are so attractive that they certainly draw the attention of passersby. In no time, they become the most eye-catching couple in the amusement park.

    With their looks, the tall man and the delicate woman make a striking couple, as the man¡¯s gaze towards the woman shows his love and tenderness, and the woman cuddles up beside him.

    "Xu Boyan, there are so many people, let¡¯s go to the roller coaster."

    Even though the amusement park is huge and full of people, Lu Qingyi was more interested in the particularly thrilling rides.

    Because they¡¯re so thrilling, there are fewer people queuing for these rides, compared to the other ones.

    "Do you want me to clear it out?"

    Xu Boyan glanced around him, and then gently rubbed Lu Qingyi¡¯s head with a question.

    There are too many people. If they were cleared out, then the entire amusement park would only have them. They wouldn¡¯t have to queue and could play whatever they wanted.

    "If it¡¯s cleared, it won¡¯t be fun."

    Lu Qingyi shook her head. Though the amusement park was really crowded, it would lose its fun if cleared out.

    Even though she likes peace and calm, she knows that an amusement park without people is like a body without a soul.

    Xu Boyan: "Clear half?"

    "No, other people have paid to play here and they¡¯ve queued for such a long time. If it were suddenly cleared out, they would be disappointed."

    It wasn¡¯t long before it was their turn.

    "Miss, your weight is a bit under the limit."

    The ride operator told Lu Qingyi an issue regarding the roller-coaster ride.

    Those under the weight limit are not allowed to ride the roller coaster because the force could eject someone off the ride.

    "I can increase my weight."

    Lu Qingyi suggested carrying something additional, which could bring her weight up to the required limit.

    She really wanted to try that thrill.

    "All right then."

    The operator finally agreed.

    Lu Qingyi and Xu Boyan buckled their seat belts and the operator inspected them one last time before the roller coaster slowly started moving.

    It began quite gently, then it gradually got faster, and finally, very fast.

    "Ahhh."

    "Ahhh."

    "Ahhh."

    The screams punctuated the air wave after wave.

    But Lu Qingyi remained incredibly calm the entire ride. She stretched her arms out, eyes gently shut, enjoying the fresh air.

    Xu Boyan looked at Lu Qingyi with a tender, loving smile.

    Their calm demeanor contrasted sharply with those who were screaming and in fear.

    The ride ended quickly and when the roller coaster came to a stop, most of the riders had become pale-faced, looking terrified and dazed, each in their own way.

    Lu Qingyi and Xu Boyan, on the other hand, were like a breath of fresh air. They seemed unbothered, even sharing a smile.

    "Oh my god, that was absolutely terrifying. It nearly gave me a heart attack."

    A couple next to them seemed to be having a hard time. The girl was squatting on the ground, her face pale, and she looked shell-shocked. S~ea??h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "Baby, I¡¯m sorry. I shouldn¡¯t have brought you here to play this."

    The man knelt down beside the woman, consoling her gently, patting her on the back.

    "Not scared?"

    Xu Boyan gently massaged Lu Qingyi¡¯s head, his voice soft.

    "It wasn¡¯t thrilling enough, I didn¡¯t even feel a thing before it ended."

    Lu Qingyi was completely calm, speaking in a matter-of-fact tone.

    In fact, as far as she was concerned, the roller coaster ride wasn¡¯t thrilling enough; she had tried even more exciting things before.

 Chapter 512 Candied Hawthorn_1

    Chapter 512: 512 Candied Hawthorn_1Just as Lu Qingyi finished speaking, the couple nearby simultaneously lifted their heads to look at Lu Qingyi.

    The roller coaster wasn¡¯t thrilling enough?

    Damn, was she joking? She had half a mind to say her life was nearly over.

    The woman¡¯s lips twitched involuntarily, filled with awe at Lu Qingyi¡¯s appearance. Such a beauty.

    "Damn..."

    The man raised his head and the moment he saw Lu Qingyi, he couldn¡¯t help but drop an expletive.

    The woman frowned at her boyfriend, her eyebrows knotting in displeasure. This woman, who claimed the rollercoaster wasn¡¯t thrilling enough, was breathtakingly beautiful. Yet, the more her boyfriend stared at her, the more resentful she became.

    "Professor Lu, what are you doing here? Am I mistaken?"

    The man stood up, looking at Lu Qingyi in astonishment, his tone full of incredulity.

    Running into the famous Professor Lu from Hardrick at an amusement park was quite absurd in itself.

    Moreover, there was a man standing next to Lu Qingyi.

    "You know me?"

    Lu Qingyi raised an eyebrow, scrutinizing the man from head to toe. However, she couldn¡¯t recall any relevant information about him.

    "Aren¡¯t you the famous Professor Lu Qingyi from Hardrick? Of course, I know you. I¡¯m a second-year student at Hardrick and have had the privilege to attend one of your lectures when you substituted for Professor Huang."

    The man excitedly looked at Lu Qingyi, his eyes full of worship. Despite the class being nerve-wracking, he learned plenty.

    Having the opportunity to attend a class by Hardrick¡¯s most renowned professor, Lu, was something many dreamed of.

    "Oh.

    A look of indifference spread across Lu Qingyi¡¯s face as she nodded.

    She remembered subbing classes but couldn¡¯t precisely recall which classes or students she taught.

    "Professor Lu, are you currently teaching first-year students?"

    Curious, the man asked. Many second, third, and fourth-year students wished to attend Lu Qingyi¡¯s lectures, but she seemed devoted to the first-year students.

    "Temporarily."

    These days, she¡¯s been teaching first-year classes. What happens after the month is over, she¡¯ll see.

    "Professor Lu, are you here at the amusement park? I¡¯m so honoured to have bumped into you."

    The man began to chit-chat. Kyoto is vast, and he hardly ever saw Lu Qingyi at Hardrick, yet he unexpectedly ran into her at an amusement park.

    He felt so fortunate.

    The woman beside him walked around with a perpetual frown, her looks not so good.

    "Yes, enjoy yourselves and be careful."

    Lu Qingyi gave her remarks, then left with Xu Boyan.

    "Who is she?"

    The woman held onto the man, a hint of incredulity gracing her face.

    "The famous Professor Lu from Hardrick."

    "Are you sure?"

    The woman was instantly taken aback. How could the highly recognizable Professor Lu of Hardrick be so young and so good-looking?

    She found it unbelievable.

    "The rumors about her aren¡¯t entirely accurate. Our Professor Lu is young, beautiful, and very capable."

    The man shook his head and said as he gently rubbed the woman¡¯s head. The two then started walking in the opposite direction of where Lu Qingyi and Xu Boyan had gone.

    "My darling, your students are everywhere."

    Xu Boyan stretched out his hand to ruffle Lu Qingyi¡¯s hair, his voice exceptionally gentle.

    "There¡¯s a saying that a teacher¡¯s influence is eternal, and it¡¯s absolutely true,"

    Snickering, Lu Qingyi lifted her gaze to look at Xu Boyan.

    Xu Boyan adoringly looked at Lu Qingyi, "What do you want to play next?"

    "Let¡¯s go ride the pendulum."

    Lu Qingyi took Xu Boyan¡¯s hand and ran towards the pendulum ride. As it was a thrilling ride, not many people were keen on playing it. Sear?h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "You wait in line, I¡¯ll be right back."

    Lu Qingyi, suddenly spotting something, brightened up. She let go of Xu Boyan¡¯s hand and ran off.

    Xu Boyan was bemused but waited obediently in line.

    "Handsome, can we exchange WeChat IDs?"

    The moment Lu Qingyi dashed off, women came up to Xu Boyan.

    Xu Boyan¡¯s looks had left many women entranced, but as Lu Qingyi was always by his side, no one dared to approach him.

    Now that Lu Qingyi was away, some were itching to make a move.

    Xu Boyan put his hands in his pockets, his eyes staring straight ahead, unresponsive to the woman trying to flirt with him.

    Aside from Lu Qingyi, he had no interest in any other women.

    "Handsome, do you play games? Can you play with me? I¡¯m not very good."

    Seeing Xu Boyan ignoring her, the woman took a deep breath before softly asking.

    Most guys like playing games, especially if it involves them ¡¯carrying¡¯ others and hearing praises.

    So, the woman cautiously asked as it would be simpler to exchange WeChat IDs under the pretext of playing games.

    Xu Boyan couldn¡¯t even be bothered to spare a glance at the woman and didn¡¯t utter a single word.

    "Xu Boyan, here you go."

    Lu Qingyi came over, carrying two sticks of candied hawthorns. She handed one to Xu Boyan.

    As for the woman standing next to Xu Boyan, she acted as if she didn¡¯t exist, like she was nothing more than thin air.

    The woman, seeing Lu Qingyi return, thought Lu would say something but received no reaction.

    "Candied hawthorns aren¡¯t as sweet as you."

    Xu Boyan took a bite of the candied hawthorn and looked adoringly at Lu Qingyi he whispered softly. His words were laced with doting affection.

    Despite the sweet candy coating on the outside, nothing compared to the sweetness his little wife emitted.

    "And not as sweet as you."

    Lu Qingyi took a lick of her candied hawthorn and raised her eyes to say to Xu Boyan.

    The woman watched as Xu Boyan and Lu Qingyi began their sweet display of affection. She huffed and stormed off.

    Really now.

    "Don¡¯t you like hawthorns?"

    Xu Boyan watched as Lu Qingyi only licked the candy coating and didn¡¯t touch the hawthorn. He asked softly.

    "Too sour, I don¡¯t like it."

    Lu Qingyi shook her head. She didn¡¯t have much fondness for sour, but she did have quite an affinity for sweet things.

    "Okay, noted,"

    Xu Boyan gently mussed up Lu Qingyi¡¯s hair, his voice carrying an exceptionally gentle tone.

    He already knew Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t eat much sour food and now understood she didn¡¯t like it.

    "You eat the candy, I¡¯ll eat the hawthorn."

    Xu Boyan held the candied hawthorn to Lu Qingyi¡¯s lips, subtly smiling as he spoke.

    "Do you like eating my leftovers?"

    Lu Qingyi raised an eyebrow, a playful smirk gracing her lips as she watched Xu Boyan.

    Xu Boyan had always been superb, always indulging her quirks and spoiling her relentlessly.

    "Damn, our luck is terrible today. These sweet couples are everywhere."

    "Their public affection would have been acceptable if they weren¡¯t both so good-looking. I admire them already."

    "They¡¯re so sweet."

    "I wish I could have that sweet kind of love."

    "..."

    The people nearby were grumbling, feeling sour from Xu Boyan and Lu Qingyi¡¯s actions.

 Chapter 513 Lu Qingyi: Yeah, my husband _1

    Chapter 513: 513 Lu Qingyi: Yeah, my husband _1The Pendulum ride was soon Lu Qingyi and Xu Boyan¡¯s turn. Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t feel much during the entire ride, but the people around her were screaming loudly.

    "Um, not exciting. I¡¯m a little hungry."

    Once the ride was over, Lu Qingyi stretched lazily and spoke slowly.

    She really didn¡¯t find it exciting.

    "My little sweetheart really is different."

    Xu Boyan drapes his arm around Lu Qingyi¡¯s shoulder, gazing at her tenderly.

    Most girls are terrified of these adrenaline-pumping rides, but his sweetheart is unique, not only fearless but also especially loves this type of rides.

    Most girls would come down from a round of these rides utterly shaken, but his sweetheart was completely unruffled throughout the ride, even commenting that it wasn¡¯t exciting enough.

    "Xu Boyan, I want to have ice cream."

    Lu Qingyi licked her lips, noticing the long line to buy ice cream, then looked back at Xu Boyan.

    "Wait for me, I¡¯ll go queue."

    Xu Boyan patted Lu Qingyi¡¯s head, sat her down on a nearby bench, and walked off to queue for ice cream.

    There were many people buying ice cream, the line was long; Xu Boyan was at the end of the line.

    Lu Qingyi sat on the bench, playing with her phone, patiently waiting for Xu Boyan.

    "Professor Lu, what a coincidence."

    The man from before ran into Lu Qingyi again, and he grinned at her.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s expression was neutral, "Hmm."

    "Professor Lu, my name is Feng Qing, and this is my girlfriend Ding Xia."

    Feng Qing introduced himself to Lu Qingyi and also introduced his girlfriend.

    "Hmm."

    Lu Qingyi remained indifferent, showing little interest in Feng Qing¡¯s introduction.

    "Hello, Professor Lu."

    Ding Xia smiled friendly at Lu Qingyi. After knowing Lu Qingyi¡¯s identity, she was incredulous.

    She couldn¡¯t believe that the famous Professor Lu from Hadrick University was so young, it was truly hard to fathom.

    Lu Qingyi nodded.

    "Professor Lu, where is your boyfriend?"

    Feng Qing curiously asked, as he only saw Lu Qingyi sitting alone there while the man who was with her previously was nowhere to be seen.

    "I don¡¯t have a boyfriend."

    Lu Qingyi looking down, tapping swiftly on her phone¡¯s keyboard.

    Yes, there¡¯s nothing wrong with that statement.

    Feng Qing: "...."

    Ding Xia: "...."

    The couple were immediately dumbfounded, given how Lu Qingyi and Xu Boyan acted, they seemed just like an enviable sweet couple.

    Why would Lu Qingyi deny this?

    This was indeed strange.

    Lu Qingyi continued to look down, oblivious to Ding Xia and Feng Qing¡¯s expressions.

    Feng Qing wanted to ask something but didn¡¯t know how to phrase his question. He looked at Lu Qingyi, appearing hesitant to speak.

    Ding Xia nudged Feng Qing, using her eyes to question him, but Feng Qing just shook his head.

    "Sweetheart, here¡¯s your ice cream."

    Xu Boyan quickly came over with an ice cream. He handed the ice cream to Lu Qingyi with an adoring smile.

    "Just one?"

    Lu Qingyi raised an eyebrow as she took the ice cream from Xu Boyan and bit into it.

    The ice cream was cool and refreshing, fewer people ate ice cream at this time of the year.

    "Yes, just one." Xu Boyan chuckled, reached out to hold the hand that Lu Qingyi used to hold the ice cream, leaned over and took a bite where Lu Qingyi bit. "Very sweet."

    How could he not satisfy his sweetheart when she wanted ice cream?

    But eating too much cold stuff in this weather was not good, she should eat less.

    "That¡¯s mine."

    Lu Qingyi looked at the ice cream that had a bite taken out of it, her eyebrows furrowed slightly, looking somewhat annoyed at Xu Boyan.

    "What¡¯s yours is mine, and what¡¯s mine is yours."

    Xu Boyan gently patted Lu Qingyi¡¯s head, his tone very gentle.

    His little sweetheart is very possessive of her food and is very fixated on what she eats.

    "What¡¯s yours is mine, but what¡¯s mine is still mine."

    Lu Qingyi raised an eyebrow again and started to be "nitpicky."

    Isn¡¯t it obvious?

    All of Xu Boyan¡¯s property is in her hands, and her property is also in her hands. So, what¡¯s Xu Boyan¡¯s is hers, and what¡¯s hers is still hers. S§×ar?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "Alright, everything is yours."

    Xu Boyan chuckled and put his arm around Lu Qingyi¡¯s shoulder.

    Feng Qing: "Professor Lu..."

    He didn¡¯t know how to describe his feelings, but he felt confused.

    Xu Boyan and Lu Qingyi looked so sweet together, Xu Boyan pampered Lu Qingyi so much, and Lu Qingyi, in front of Xu Boyan, revealed a side of her that no one else had seen.

    Yet, Lu Qingyi just denied her relationship with Xu Boyan, which was quite bewildering.

    They are obviously a couple.

    "Hmm, what is it?"

    Lu Qingyi turned to look at Feng Qing.

    "No... nothing."

    Feng Qing didn¡¯t dare to ask.

    "Professor Lu, you and your boyfriend are so sweet, Ah Qing finds it unbelievable."

    Ding Xia, holding Feng Qing¡¯s hand, said this in front of Xu Boyan.

    Let¡¯s see if this man in front of them would deny it.

    "I¡¯m not her boyfriend."

    Xu Boyan looked down at Lu Qingyi, his voice gentled and eyes full of tender warmth.

    Feng Qing and Ding Xia were both dumbstruck. If both of them denied it, then what¡¯s their relationship?

    This was indeed strange.

    "I¡¯m her husband."

    Xu Boyan and Lu Qingyi intertwined their fingers, Xu Boyan gazed at Lu Qingyi with adoration, and Lu Qingyi¡¯s smile was equally sweet.

    Yes, they were now husband and wife, not boyfriend and girlfriend, so he wasn¡¯t Lu Qingyi¡¯s boyfriend, and that was perfectly fine.

    Though Feng Qing had doubts initially, he was soon startled by Xu Boyan¡¯s next statement.

    Feng Qing was in disbelief. He looked back and forth between Lu Qingyi and Xu Boyan, his eyes incredulous and widening with disbelief.

    Husband.

    The man before him was Lu Qingyi¡¯s husband. This meant that they were married.

    Married...

    Damn, this was a big piece of news.

    "Hmm, my husband."

    Lu Qingyi smiled faintly, echoing Xu Boyan.

    The joyful smile on her lips never faded.

    The word "husband", Xu Boyan found it incredibly pleasing to hear. This was the first time Lu Qingyi called him that.

    It was very pleasant.

    "Professor Lu, you¡¯re actually married..."

    Feng Qing¡¯s face was somewhat distorted, if he remembered correctly, Lu Qingyi was only twenty years old.

    She got married at such a young age, especially considering it was the famous and notoriously aloof Professor Lu from Hadrick University.

    While Lu Qingyi was indeed beautiful, she was very cold and had an aura that kept others at bay. There were many who admired Lu Qingyi and pursued her, but she never took an interest in any of them.

    So, everyone speculated that Lu Qingyi might remain single and never get married. But who would have thought, Lu Qingyi got married so soon.

 Chapter 514 Confused Gu Ke_1

    Chapter 514: 514 Confused Gu Ke_1By the time Lu Qingyi and Xu Boyan returned to their apartment from the amusement park, it was already dark. They had eaten out before heading home.

    "Kid, I¡¯m hungry."

    Xu Boyan approached Lu Qingyi, the corner of his mouth slightly upturned, his eyes filled with a pitiful look.

    Lu Qingyi was lounging on the couch with her phone when she heard Xu Boyan¡¯s words, she glanced up at him, "Didn¡¯t we just eat?"

    They had just returned from eating out, and Xu Boyan was already claiming to be hungry.

    How quick he was to get hungry.

    "I¡¯ll cook some noodles for you."

    As she said this, Lu Qingyi began to stand up. She put her phone aside and spoke slowly.

    They had noodles at home.

    "No need."

    Xu Boyan grabbed Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand and shook his head at her.

    Curiosity piqued, Lu Qingyi regarded Xu Boyan with a puzzled look.

    "I want to eat you."

    Xu Boyan wrapped his arm around Lu Qingyi¡¯s waist, whispering in her ear, his voice a sensual drawl.

    He was hungry, and he wanted to taste his lady love.

    Lu Qingyi: "..."

    Lu Qingyi was left speechless for a moment.

    "Between ice cream and you, I find you to be way sweeter."

    Xu Boyan gently curled his lips, his voice soft and charged with a magnetic pull.

    In his eyes, his girl, was without a shred of doubt, the sweetest.

    Lu Qingyi: "..."

    He was pouring out sweet nothings, all to satisfy his own desires.

    "Kid, I want to eat you."

    Xu Boyan¡¯s voice was low, enticing, intermingled with a hint of pleading.

    "Xu Boyan, you weren¡¯t like this before."

    Lu Qingyi took a deep breath and directed her gaze at Xu Boyan, speaking slowly.

    Men really change after marriage. Pre-marriage Xu Boyan was restrained, but the Xu Boyan after marriage was indefatigable, constantly chasing after her.

    "What was I like before, hmm?"

    Xu Boyan¡¯s tone was subtly upward, echoing with alluring magnetism.

    "You... mmm..."

    Before Lu Qingyi could finish, Xu Boyan sealed her lips with his.

    His kiss was gentle, taking his time, entirely dedicating himself to exploring Lu Qingyi¡¯s lips.

    ¡ª¡ª

    Lu Qingyi sat in the private room of Guxiang Residence with a foot crossing over the other knee, her head down as she flipped through her phone. The waiter at the side observed her for a while, unsure whether to ask her for her order, daunted by Lu Qingyi¡¯s intimidating demeanor.

    The private room she was in was the finest that Guxiang Residence had to offer. Anyone invited into the room must certainly be someone of stature.

    "Qingyi, sorry I¡¯m late. There was a traffic jam."

    The door to the room swung open and Tang Yaxin rushed in, apologizing breathlessly.

    "It¡¯s alright."

    Lu Qingyi looked up, her expression still cold.

    "Let me introduce. This is my friend Gu Ke. She¡¯s a medical student and had a question for you."

    Tang Yaxin yanked Gu Ke in. She wasn¡¯t entirely sure about Lu Qingyi¡¯s knowledge regarding medicine, but she knew that Lu Qingyi had attended medical school for a while and always scored high in exams.

    At the very least, she must have a good grasp of the basics.

    "Hello, pretty young lady."

    Gu Ke¡¯s gaze was glued to Lu Qingyi, truly mesmerized by her beauty. She was at a loss for words to describe her.

    "Mhmm."

    Lu Qingyi merely nodded slightly in response.

    "Why don¡¯t you order?"

    Lu Qingyi pushed the menu to Tang Yaxin.

    "I apologize, Qingyi. I initially planned to treat you, but it seems I¡¯ll end up being the one treated instead."

    Tang Yaxin spoke somewhat awkwardly.

    She had planned to treat Lu Qingyi to a meal at the Guxiang Residence, oblivious to the fact that Guxiang Residence belonged to Xu Boyan. Now she found herself in the bizarre situation of receiving hospitality instead.

    "No problem. You order."

    Lu Qingyi shook her head.

    Confused, Gu Ke took a seat. Tang Yaxin had promised to introduce her to the renowned Professor Lu of Hadru, yet they were out to lunch?

    It was inexplicably perplexing.

    However, the woman in front of her was incredibly attractive, as if a celestial being had descended to Earth.

    With Tang Yaxin busy ordering, and Lu Qingyi engrossed in her phone, it was just Gu Ke who wore a confused look.

    "Yaxin, where¡¯s Professor Lu?"

    Gu Ke gently tugged at Tang Yaxin¡¯s sleeve, asking in a low voice.

    While the young lady was stunning, she was keener to meet the illustrious Professor Lu of Hadru.

    "There."

    Tang Yaxin pointed with her chin towards Lu Qingyi.

    Gu Ke: "???"

    What was she trying to say?

    Baffled, Gu Ke relayed that she didn¡¯t understand.

    "Qingyi, what do you want to eat?"

    After picking a few dishes, Tang Yaxin looked up at Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi: "Anything is fine."

    While the food at Guxiang Residence was delectable, to Lu Qingyi, it couldn¡¯t compare to what Xu Boyan prepared.

    The ordered dishes quickly filled up the table, with Gu Ke being the one to eat the most. Lu Qingyi had barely touched her food.

    The food at Guxiang Residence was heavenly, deserving of a hearty meal.

    Lunch was soon nearing its end.

    "If you have any questions, ask now. I¡¯ve got something to attend to later."

    Lu Qingyi glanced at the time, speaking with her usual cool demeanor.

    "Gu Ke."

    Tang Yaxin nudged Gu Ke, indicating that it was time for her to ask her questions.

    Still perplexed, Gu Ke presented Lu Qingyi with the problems she couldn¡¯t understand.

    Lu Qingyi scanned them briefly, her gaze icy and detached. Then, she began explaining them to Gu Ke, taking care to be thorough. S§×arch* The n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Every problem was addressed in her explanation. Gu Ke found herself enlightened, staring at Lu Qingyi in awe.

    This incredibly beautiful woman was a true genius. Problems that had stumped her for so long were elucidated within moments, each explained in extreme detail.

    "Anything else?"

    After finishing the explanation, Lu Qingyi looked up, checking her phone on the table.

    "There¡¯s this one."

    Gu Ke eagerly held out another problem, continuing to question Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi continued to explain.

    "Wow, gorgeous lady, you¡¯re so brilliant."

    Gu Ke¡¯s expression was one of undiluted admiration. She was amazed at how Lu Qingyi could answer her questions so thoroughly just by glancing at them.

    Lu Qingyi: "Well, it¡¯s alright."

    "Okay, I¡¯m on my way."

    Suddenly, Lu Qingyi¡¯s phone rang. She picked up the call, spoke a brief sentence and then hung up.

    "I¡¯ve something to do. I¡¯m leaving first."

    Lu Qingyi put her phone away and informed Tang Yaxin that she was leaving before walking away.

    "Ah, Yaxin, your friend is really beautiful. I¡¯m so into her."

    As soon as Lu Qingyi left, Gu Ke grabbed Tang Yaxin¡¯s shoulder, shouting excitedly.

    "But, where¡¯s Professor Lu? I thought we were meeting Professor Lu."

    Immediately after, Gu Ke asked again.

    Tang Yaxin: "..."

    She was beginning to question Gu Ke¡¯s intellect¡ªhow had someone like her gotten into Hadru?

    Even now, she hadn¡¯t caught on.

    "She just left."

    Taking a deep breath, Tang Yaxin looked at Gu Ke and spoke.

    "She just left? Where?"

    Gu Ke looked to the left and to the right, asking in bewilderment.

 Chapter 515 Lu Qingyi: Around seven or eight years_1

    Chapter 515: 515 Lu Qingyi: Around seven or eight years_1Wait, she just left?

    Realization dawned upon Gu Ke. She recalled Lu Qingyi who just left, and it hit her.

    She jumped up, eyes wide open in disbelief as she looked at Tang Yaxin, "Was that the famous Professor Lu from Hardrick University?"

    Gu Ke¡¯s widened eyes were full of dismay, as if she couldn¡¯t believe what she had discovered.

    "Yes, that¡¯s right."

    Tang Yaxin shrugged, her tone was relaxed.

    Wow, she only reacted now? How slow. The woman had already left.

    "You...you just called her Qingyi. Isn¡¯t she your friend? I could never have expected her to be Professor Lu."

    Gu Ke looked mournful as she looked at Tang Yaxin, her face a picture of despair.

    Mama mia! Who could have expected Hardrick University¡¯s most renowned Professor Lu to be so young and attractive?

    Shortly after Lu Qingyi joined Hardrick University, rumors spread that the university¡¯s most renowned Professor Lu was a young and attractive female.

    But she thought ¡¯young¡¯ would mean around thirty years old! A woman that age with such accomplishments was remarkable.

    No one could have expected her to be so incredibly young.

    "Indeed, she is my friend as well as Hardrick¡¯s most renowned Professor Lu."

    Tang Yaxin¡¯s words held a hint of concealed pride.

    Her first impression of Lu Qingyi was very positive, and she also liked Lu Qingyi¡¯s personality. The only reason she wasn¡¯t warm to her at first was because of Xu Boyan. Therefore, she saw whatever Lu Qingyi did as unpleasant.

    Now that she had let go of Xu Boyan, Lu Qingyi was perfect in her eyes.

    "Damn, Yaxin, I¡¯m really envious of you. You¡¯re actually friends with Professor Lu. What sort of luck is that?"

    Gu Ke¡¯s eyes widened in envy as she looked at Tang Yaxin.

    Tang Yaxin: "Dumb luck."

    Indeed, it was dumb luck. Who knew that after everything that had happened, Lu Qingyi would still choose to be friends with her.

    She, Tang Yaxin, had stepped in dog shit. She was damn lucky.

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    Lu Qingyi had not actually left Guxiang Residence, she had merely moved into another room.

    In the private room sat a middle-aged man, brimming with vitality. The man had his back to the room entrance, with the table spread out with dishes.

    Lu Qingyi pushed open the door to the room, and upon seeing her, the man revealed a smile.

    "Qingyi, you are here. Come in, sit."

    The man stood to pull out a chair for Lu Qingyi. His voice was gentle, without any hint of the pride often assumed by older people.

    "Okay."

    Lu Qingyi was not shy with the man in front of her. She sat down, swung her leg over her knee, and slouched in her chair.

    "How are your considerations coming along?"

    Lu Ping asked, his eyes full of expectation.

    "I regret."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s fingers rhythmically drummed on her chair, her voice somewhat cold.

    "Why? Is the price not high enough?"

    Lu Ping seemed taken aback. He looked at Lu Qingyi, seeking an answer.

    "No."

    Lu Qingyi slightly lifted the corners of her lips in the hint of a smile, shaking her head in response.

    "It¡¯s just investigating someone. We won¡¯t require anything from you apart from a photo. And a hundred million commission should be enough. Why not take the job?"

    Lu Ping looked at Lu Qingyi, perplexity painted on his face.

    "You didn¡¯t mainly come here for this task, did you?"

    Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t answer Lu Ping¡¯s question. She kept her head down, her voice somewhat cold.

    Although the task was simple and the reward was high, Lu Ping coming to find her was definitely not without a reason.

    It was only a task. Getting all worked up over it seemed rather excessive.

    "Alas, let¡¯s just talk about the task first."

    Lu Ping rubbed his nose, opening the conversation with a touch of embarrassment.

    "I¡¯m not interested in checking."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s tone was rather lazy, suggesting she had no interest in this at all.

    Lu Ping: "It¡¯s just a flick of the wrist."

    "Humph, doing it with a photo won¡¯t cut it."

    Lu Qingyi straightened up. She looked at Lu Ping and spoke.

    "??? Why not?"

    Lu Ping appeared somewhat baffled by Lu Qingyi.

    Fixing a photo was a matter of minutes for Lu Qingyi and she¡¯d be compensated handsomely for it. Why was she unwilling?

    Lu Qingyi wasn¡¯t someone to disdain an easy profit, which was quite strange.

    "Why should I let others appreciate a photo of my man?"

    Lu Qingyi raised en eyebrow as she propped her chin on her right hand, staring back at Lu Ping.

    The investigation was about Xu Boyan, the President of Xu Corporation. The requester only required a photo and didn¡¯t want any more information.

    All of Xu Boyan¡¯s photos and information were classified. Usually, one would not be able to find them, which is why someone had hired Black Union to look for them.The reward was very high.

    "??? My man? What the hell?"

    Lu Ping didn¡¯t quite grasp Lu Qingyi¡¯s meaning and was rather confused.

    "Qingyi, can you please be clearer?"

    "Hmm, Xu Boyan, the whole of Xu Corporation, it¡¯s all mine. I won¡¯t investigate or betray my own people. I¡¯m sorry."

    Lu Qingyi settled into a more comfortable position, slowly speaking her piece.

    The words clearly reached Lu Ping¡¯s ears, leaving him stunned.

    Lu Qingyi and Xu Boyan??

    This??

    It can¡¯t be, right?

    "What... what¡¯s your relationship?"

    Lu Ping¡¯s mouth twitched slightly.

    "What do you think?"

    Lu Qingyi asked cryptically.

    "Alright, I understand now."

    Lu Ping nodded.

    "When will you start managing the Hacker League seriously?"

    Lu Ping asked, as Lu Qingyi was the most prominent member of the Hacker League, she was essentially the leader.

    She just left it to others to manage in name, and she had never tended to it.

    "Let¡¯s discuss that later, I don¡¯t have the time."

    Lu Qingyi shrugged off in a nonchalant manner.

    "... You have the time."

    It seemed like Lu Qingyi wasn¡¯t busy right now, so how could she not have time?

    Anyway, Lu Ping didn¡¯t buy into her excuses.

    "In the future, I¡¯ll definitely have to have a child, that¡¯ll take about a year. I can¡¯t trust anyone else to look after the child, so obviously I¡¯ll have to take care of the child myself. Children only start to understand things around five or six years old, so isn¡¯t that about seven or eight years?"

    Lu Qingyi held up her fingers, appearing thoughtful as she spoke her piece.

    She even made it sound so reasonable. It wasn¡¯t urgent to have children, it was merely an excuse to shirk her responsibilities.

    All high and mighty.

    If anyone ever asked, she could just say she hadn¡¯t conceived yet.

    "... What the hell?"

    Lu Ping¡¯s eyes widened in surprise as he looked at Lu Qingyi. It was as though he was seeing some sort of freak, his expression a strange mix of horror, fear, and confusion.

    "Lu Qingyi, you don¡¯t have a fever, do you?"

    Lu Ping moved to feel Lu Qingyi¡¯s forehead, but stopped himself. He looked at Lu Qingyi and asked.

 Chapter 516 Lu Qingyi: Itâ€™s good that you know_1

    Chapter 516: 516 Lu Qingyi: It¡¯s good that you know_1Did Lu Qingyi just mention a child? What does this have to do with the child?

    He couldn¡¯t have misheard what Lu Qingyi said, could he? This is really mysterious.

    What Lu Qingyi said was really weird.

    "No."

    Lu Qingyi crosses her legs, tapping away on her screen, her voice slightly cold.

    She seems perfectly normal.

    "It¡¯s just a relationship, why bring it up so far in the future?"

    Lu Ping expressed with indifference. He assumed that Lu Qingyi is simply dating Xu Boyan.

    After all, Lu Qingyi is young, and shouldn¡¯t be getting married so early. That¡¯s what Lu Ping thought.

    However, the fact that Lu Qingyi, the pyramid top man, knows Xu Boyan and even started dating him is inconceivable.

    Two bigwigs together, a perfect match.

    "We¡¯re not in a relationship."

    Lu Qingyi doesn¡¯t lift her head, but her voice is very cold.

    Well, they are already married so it¡¯s irrelevant to mention dating.

    Not dating?

    Lu Ping was taken aback. Didn¡¯t Lu Qingyi just say Xu Boyan was her man? Does this mean she likes him but he didn¡¯t reciprocate, or was she chasing Xu Boyan but he didn¡¯t agree?

    Many thoughts flashed through Lu Ping¡¯s mind.

    "We have already got our marriage certificate. Isn¡¯t a child a necessary item? We can have one now, then there¡¯s the pregnancy period, then the child-rearing period, it all takes seven or eight years at least." sea??h th§× Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Lu Qingyi stated as if it were a fact. She looked at Lu Ping as she spoke, appearing extremely serious as if she wasn¡¯t joking at all.

    Well, it¡¯s just an excuse.

    Many people have come to her wanting her to manage the Hacker League.

    She had declined many times, but they kept asking, it was quite annoying.

    She joined it, so it doesn¡¯t seem right to leave, and the impact would be huge.

    Anyway, it¡¯s quite annoying.

    "Holy shit..."

    Lu Ping suddenly stood up, staring at Lu Qingyi incredulously, as if looking at some kind of monster.

    Got married?

    This pace, impressive.

    Lu Qingyi couldn¡¯t have been lying, right?

    It¡¯s not even a year since he last saw Lu Qingyi, and she¡¯s married?

    Back then, Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t even have a boyfriend. If she said she was dating, he might believe it, but marriage, Lu Ping found hard to believe.

    "You¡¯re not kidding, are you?"

    Lu Ping¡¯s lips twitched slightly as he looked at Lu Qingyi somewhat incredulously.

    "Do I look like a jokester?"Lu Qingyi counter-asked, her smile exceptionally indifferent.

    Not a trace of joking.

    Of course, Lu Ping believed that Lu Qingyi wasn¡¯t kidding. After all, Lu Qingyi was not a jokester.

    "How did you hook up with Xu Boyan?"

    Though many people in Kyoto had never seen Xu Boyan, they had all heard of him.

    Lu Ping asked Lu Qingyi in curiosity.

    "It¡¯s nothing."

    Lu Qingyi has no intention of answering.

    No need to discuss it with outsiders.

    "Anything else? If not, I want to go home and catch up on some sleep."

    Lu Qingyi yawned, looking somewhat weary.

    Ever since the first time, Xu Boyan seemed unable to control himself. Because she had promised Tang Yaxin, she came here today.

    After being messed around with all night, she didn¡¯t get enough sleep. Now she¡¯d been out for so long, she was truly tired.

    "Come have dinner with me, I¡¯ve ordered food."

    Lu Ping looked at the dishes on the table and slowly spoke.

    He hadn¡¯t eaten yet and Lu Qingyi was leaving already. At least she could join him for dinner.

    "Well, no, I¡¯ll let Li Xiyi come dine with you, I¡¯ve eaten already."

    Lu Qingyi shook her head. Her appetite wasn¡¯t great. She¡¯d had a bit while with Tang Yaxin and didn¡¯t want to eat now.

    "Alright, you call her."

    Lu Ping conceded. Lu Qingyi was always eccentric.

    Once she decided against something, no one could easily persuade her otherwise.

    Lu Qingyi called Li Xiyi who agreed to come, then Lu Qingyi hung up ready to leave.

    "Wait a moment."

    Lu Ping called out to Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi looked back.

    "Waiting seven or eight years isn¡¯t impossible."

    Lu Ping lightly coughed. With Lu Qingyi¡¯s abilities, waiting seven or eight years and then having her manage the Hacker League wouldn¡¯t be a problem.

    After seven or eight years, Lu Qingyi would be twenty-seven or twenty-eight, her mindset would surely be more mature.

    "Oh, but I¡¯m not sure about the second child."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand on the knob paused, she turned to look at Lu Ping, shrugged and said, acting nonchalant.

    Lu Ping: "???"

    He suddenly felt like Lu Qingyi was doing it on purpose.

    "Well... "

    "Well, after a second child, there might be a third, fourth, even a fifth child. Xu Boyan has plenty of money, he can afford a whole bunch."

    Before Lu Ping could finish speaking, he was interrupted by Lu Qingyi. She slightly curved her lips, her face held a nonchalant smile.

    Lu Ping: "..."

    He took a deep breath, and another, and yet another.

    "You could simply say you don¡¯t want to manage, why make up so many excuses?"

    "Oh, as long as you know."

    Lu Qingyi shrugged, her tone nonchalant.

    Lu Ping: "..."

    The old Lu Qingyi wasn¡¯t like this. Why has Lu Qingyi become like this now?

    The old Lu Qingyi when saying ¡¯no¡¯ meant ¡¯no¡¯, never made excuses. But now, Lu Qingyi has also started making excuses.

    "I¡¯m leaving. After dinner, just mention my name. There¡¯s no need to pay."

    Lu Qingyi left after her words, opening the door and disappearing from Lu Ping¡¯s sight.

    Lu Ping continued breathing deeply, reminding himself not to get too angry or too surprised. Then he took out his phone and sent a message.

    As Lu Qingyi walked, she texted Xu Boyan, complaining about his beastly behavior last night.

    "Qingyi, you haven¡¯t left yet?"

    At the entrance of the Guxiang Residence, Tang Yaxin and Gu Ke were standing to one side, seemingly waiting for a car. Seeing Lu Qingyi, Tang Yaxin was a bit surprised.

    Lu Qingyi had already left.

    "No, met an old friend."

    Lu Qingyi nodded at Tang Yaxin.

    "Professor Lu, could I get an autograph?"

    Gu Ke looked at Lu Qingyi with admiration. Blinking his eyes at her, the joy was clear in his expression.

    The famous Professor Lu from Had, so young and beautiful.

    "Let¡¯s go."

    The car was here, Tang Yaxin pulled Gu Ke into the car.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s personality could possibly make Gu Ke feel uncomfortable, so Tang Yaxin decided to leave with him.

    "Are you coming?"

    Then, Tang Yaxin asked Lu Qingyi.

    "No, Xu Boyan is coming to pick me up."

    Lu Qingyi shook her head.

 Chapter 517 Boyan Xu: OK_1

    Chapter 517: 517 Boyan Xu: OK_1Tang Yaxin understood and left with Gu Ke.

    "Yaxin, why did you pull me away? I didn¡¯t even get Professor Lu¡¯s signature yet."

    Gu Ke voiced a little dissatisfaction. She had almost reached him and Tang Yaxin unexpectedly pulled her away.

    Lu Qingyi seemed rather easy-going, albeit a bit cold.

    "You think Qingyi is easy to talk to?"

    Tang Yaxin raised an eyebrow. Perhaps due to being seen as her friend, Lu Qingyi was quite nice to her.

    Apart from being somewhat aloof, he was okay.

    In reality, Lu Qingyi was not easy to talk to. Tang Yaxin wondered whether he would help sign if Tang Yaxin didn¡¯t get up.

    But Tang Yaxin knew that if Lu Qingyi refused, the atmosphere could become awkward.

    "I think he¡¯s alright."

    Gu Ke blinked, expressing her genuine belief that Lu Qingyi was quite easy to talk to, unlike how others described him to be so difficult.

    Tang Yaxin chuckled lightly, remaining silent.

    Lu Qingyi currently seemed quite easygoing, but that was only after encountering Xu Boyan.

    Lu Qingyi had not always been so agreeable before meeting Xu Boyan.

    When Tang Yaxin first met Lu Qingyi, he hadn¡¯t yet been with Xu Boyan. Back then, his disposition was colder.

    His personality began to transform slowly after getting together with Xu Boyan.

    Perhaps this was the power of love.

    Not only was it the case for Lu Qingyi, but also for Xu Boyan.

    ¡ª¡ª

    "Did you wait long?"

    After parking the car, Xu Boyan went over to find Lu Qingyi.

    His little wife was standing at the entrance of the Guxiang Residence playing with her phone. Xu Boyan couldn¡¯t help but chuckle softly.

    "No."

    Lu Qingyi cast Xu Boyan a glance, her tone not appearing too pleasant.

    "What, are you upset?"

    Xu Boyan laughed softly, gently tousling Lu Qingyi¡¯s hair, his voice filled with indulgence and gentleness.

    Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t respond to Xu Boyan.

    "I¡¯ll be more careful in the future, don¡¯t be upset, okay?"

    Without further ado, Xu Boyan bent over and embraced Lu Qingyi.

    The kid really seems upset.

    "Put me down."

    Lu Qingyi glared at Xu Boyan, struggling to get down and even pinched Xu Boyan¡¯s arm.

    "Good girl, I was wrong, okay?"

    Xu Boyan¡¯s embrace was firm, he lowered his head and lightly kissed Lu Qingyi¡¯s lips. His elongated tone had an enchanting allure to it.

    "I will pay attention next time, okay?"

    Xu Boyan¡¯s voice was soft, filled with a coaxing sensation.

    The kid was truly upset, but it remains to be seen whether she can be pacified easily.

    "Xu Boyan, you are shameless."

    Lu Qingyi glared at Xu Boyan, a storm brewing between her eyebrows.

    He truly was shameless. How hadn¡¯t she realized this before?

    "Sweetie, let¡¯s go home. I¡¯ll make you something delicious, okay?"

    Xu Boyan gently rubbed Lu Qingyi¡¯s head, his voice filled with joy.

    The kid really is a little temperamental.

    "Alright, put me down."

    Taking in a deep breath, Lu Qingyi spoke slowly.

    He liked to tempt her with food, but she did fall for it every time.

    She did love to eat.

    Xu Boyan really had a firm hold over her taste buds.

    "It¡¯s tiring to walk, let me carry you."

    Xu Boyan did not put Lu Qingyi down, but continued to tightly hold her in his arms.

    The kid was really skinny. Feeling light as feather in his hold, it seems he would need to put more effort into fattening Lu Qingyi up a bit.

    Lu Qingyi wrapped her arms around Xu Boyan¡¯s neck and let him carry her. Her lips curved slightly, revealing a smile of happiness.

    In this life, meeting Xu Boyan was an immense honor. She was glad to have encountered Xu Boyan in her life.

    Quite lucky.

    "What do you want to eat?"

    After placing Lu Qingyi in the passenger seat and buckling her seatbelt, Xu Boyan asked softly.

    "Shrimp."

    Lu Qingyi yawned, then slowly replied with a smile in her eyes.

    Hmm, what to eat? She wanted shrimp, but she was allergic to it.

    "Hmm, alright."

    Xu Boyan paused for a moment, then said, seriousness etching his brows.

    "You don¡¯t object?"

    Lu Qingyi looked at Xu Boyan in surprise, slightly taken aback by how readily Xu Boyan had agreed.

    She had thought Xu Boyan would outright refuse her request. She had already thought about what to say if Xu Boyan refused her.

    "Why would I oppose what my little one likes to eat?"

    Xu Boyan glanced at Lu Qingyi, his expression overflowing with tenderness.

    Lu Qingyi: "..."

    Lu Qingyi fell silent, furrowing her brows as she observed Xu Boyan, trying to decipher what was going through his mind.

    In the past, Xu Boyan would have opposed her eating shrimp, since she was allergic to it.

    "Let¡¯s go, we¡¯ll head to the supermarket to buy ingredients."

    Upon reaching the supermarket, Xu Boyan parked the car, indicating to Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi nodded.

    Upon entering the supermarket, the two headed straight for the food aisles. Xu Boyan expertly selected vegetables and meat, while Lu Qingyi observed him.

    Hmm, a man who is serious about something is indeed handsome and charming.

    "Let¡¯s go, what are you still looking at?"

    Xu Boyan pushed the cart and noticed Lu Qingyi standing still. He reached out to grab Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand. S§×arch* The novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "You didn¡¯t buy any shrimp."

    Lu Qingyi was standing in the seafood section, her eyes fixed on the shrimp as she spoke to Xu Boyan.

    He had promised to make her shrimp, but didn¡¯t buy any.

    Tch.

    Quite speechless.

    "I know."

    Xu Boyan looked at the place where Lu Qingyi¡¯s gaze was fixed, then he slowly spoke and led her away by the hand.

    Lu Qingyi: "???"

    "I¡¯ll make it for you."

    Xu Boyan moved to the area selling flour, then skillfully began to bag some up.

    Lu Qingyi watched, utterly baffled.

    Flour?

    What on earth?

    "Xu Boyan, you are untrustworthy."

    At the checkout, Lu Qingyi looked at Xu Boyan and stated, a trace of irritation in her tone.

    It¡¯s not that she knew she was allergic to shrimp, yet insisted on eating it anyway; she wasn¡¯t that unreasonable. But Xu Boyan had expressly said he would let her eat shrimp, yet now he hadn¡¯t bought a single one.

    "Sweetie, let¡¯s go home first, let¡¯s talk about this later, okay?"

    Xu Boyan gently stroked Lu Qingyi¡¯s head, then proceeded to pay and led Lu Qingyi out of the supermarket.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s lips curved slightly as she looked at Xu Boyan, an investigative glint in her eyes.

    Tch.

    "Xu Boyan, now that you have me, don¡¯t forget to cherish me. People often say marriage is the grave of love, have I already jumped into that ¡¯grave¡¯?"

    Lu Qingyi crossed her arms, squinting slightly at Xu Boyan, a teasing smile in her tone.

 Chapter 518 Xu Boyan Homemade Shrimp_1

    Chapter 518: 518 Xu Boyan Homemade Shrimp_1"Young one, you¡¯re wrong. I cherish you every night, haven¡¯t you noticed?"

    Boyan lightly laughed, reaching out to clutch Qingyi¡¯s head. His voice filled with tender spoiling, sounding extremely mellow.

    He could tell she was unhappy.

    He loved to indulge Qingyi who¡¯s filled with so much emotion even if she pretended to be angry. At least in front of him, she shed her disguise.

    "Beat it!"

    Qingyi directly threw Boyan a roll of her eyes, removing his hand from rubbing her head.

    The old Boyan was absolutely straight-laced. How the current Boyan managed to stoop to such shamelessness, she had no idea.

    People always say that a woman is the most fickle of creatures, but, what about men?

    "Sweetie, let¡¯s head home first."

    Boyan gently coaxed Qingyi, then started the car.

    Qingyi cast a nonchalant glance at Boyan, then lowered her head to play with her phone, ignoring him.

    Arriving at the apartment, Qingyi unbuckled her seatbelt and strutted straight upstairs, not waiting for Boyan.

    Boyan watched Qingyi¡¯s retreating figure, lightly shaking his head and smiling helplessly.

    Qingyi sat on the sofa, daintily crossed her legs as the television blared. She was engrossed in her phone.

    In the kitchen, Boyan was busy preparing things. Qingyi cast a glance at Boyan bustling around, a slight smile playing on her lips.

    This feeling was comforting and joyous.

    Boyan was always tolerant of her moodiness.

    "Kiddo, the meal¡¯s ready."

    Boyan served the meal he cooked on the table and called Qingyi to eat.

    "There are no shrimps, I won¡¯t eat."

    Qingyi put down her phone, then looked at Boyan, slowly saying in a somewhat unreasonable tone.

    Well, she just wanted to act capricious in front of Boyan.

    "There are, come and eat quickly."

    Boyan smile hung at the corner of his mouth. He called Qingyi in a gentle voice.

    Qingyi arched her brow, looked at Boyan somewhat skeptically, then sluggishly walked over.

    Indeed, she saw golden shrimps in the dishes on the large-sized dining table. Qingyi looked at Boyan somewhat puzzled.

    So, there indeed exist shrimps.

    But these shrimps seemed a bit strange, like there was something wrong with them. They seemed a bit unreal.

    "I, Boyan, will never deceive Qingyi."

    Meeting Qingyi¡¯s gaze, Boyan softly declared.

    Towards Qingyi, he, Boyan, was always sincere. He could change for Qingyi and would never deceive Qingyi.

    "You made this?"

    Qingyi sat down, picked up the "shrimp" with a pair of chopsticks. While placing down her chopsticks she lifted her eyes and looked at Boyan.

    "Yes. As promised, if I¡¯ve said there will be shrimp, there will be."

    Boyan also sat down, picking up a "shrimp" with chopsticks and placing it in Qingyi¡¯s bowl. He made sure to speak slowly.

    Since he said ¡¯there would be¡¯, there definitely would be. Though this "shrimp" seems a bit fake, but at least it¡¯s still a "shrimp".

    At least he didn¡¯t deceive Qingyi.

    "Tch, are you deceiving me? Am I blind or are you playing tricks on me?"

    Qingyi arches her brows and gives Boyan a playful look.

    Uhm, it seemed Boyan was testing her ability to discern the real from the fake. It had to be said that at first glance, she almost thought it was real shrimp. Only after a second look did she figure out that it wasn¡¯t.

    His craftsmanship is indeed quite good.

    Boyan softly looked at Qingyi and said, "Taste it."

    Qingyi took a bite; the taste was really good. It even seemed to have a hint of a shrimp-like taste.

    Although Qingyi is allergic to shrimp, she has tasted it before. She knows what shrimp tastes like, and it doesn¡¯t seem to be far off from the taste of this.

    "What did you put in it?"

    Qingyi put down her chopsticks. Looking earnestly at Boyan, she asked in a serious tone.

    "Secret. If it¡¯s delicious, I will make it for you often."

    Boyan slightly crooked his lips and then placed another "shrimp" in Qingyi¡¯s bowl.

    Since the first time Qingyi was admitted to the hospital for a shrimp allergy, Boyan has been very cautious and doesn¡¯t let Qingyi touch shrimp.

    At the same time, Boyan knows Qingyi is somewhat obsessed with shrimps and really wants to eat them.

    Hence, this "shrimp" is something he had been researching for quite a while. He only just achieved success a few days ago. The taste doesn¡¯t differ much from that of real shrimp.

    What Qingyi likes, he would try his best to cater to her and make her the happiest girl in the world.

    His wife, he needs to protect and spoil her properly.

    ----

    The news that Qingyi is the famous Professor Lu from Hadrick soon spread throughout the university, even those from other colleges gradually caught wind of it.

    "Yiyi, what kind of wedding do you want?" Sear?h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    In the Xu family¡¯s old house, Qingyi and Gu Xiang were making dumplings when Gu Xiang asked.

    Boyan and Qingyi had already registered their marriage, but whispers of a wedding ceremony were nowhere to be heard. Gu Xiang didn¡¯t know what Boyan was thinking, but there¡¯s no way she would allow him not to hold a wedding ceremony for Qingyi.

    A woman only gets married once in her lifetime, it certainly needed to be grand and impressive.

    "Mom, I don¡¯t have an opinion on this."

    Qingyi lightly shook her head and said.

    She didn¡¯t have any particular demands for a wedding. Any wedding in her eyes can¡¯t compare to Boyan.

    "You should bring up the topic with Boyan. The wedding ceremony has to occur, else dragging it out is not good."

    Gu Xiang spoke to Qingyi in a meaningful tone.

    She knew her son¡¯s temperament. He was determined to choose Qingyi in this lifetime, but the wedding ceremony also needed to take place as soon as possible.

    They have already registered their marriage and shared a house. If they were to accidentally conceive a child, arranging a wedding ceremony would not be very convenient then.

    "Mhm, I know."

    Qingyi nodded.

    "Are you finding it tiring at school?"

    Gu Xiang asked out of concern.

    The news that Qingyi is the famous Professor Lu from Hadrick had reached many people.

    A person with a previously hidden identity would face many difficulties after their identity was exposed.

    Qingyi: "It¡¯s alright."

    "Do you want a baby?"

    Gu Xiang kept staring at Qingyi as she asked this question.

    Her eyes full of expectation.

    Why was she constantly urging Boyan to find a girlfriend? So that he could get married.

    Why was she constantly urging Boyan to get married soon? Of course, so she could hold her chubby grandchild as soon as possible.

    Qingyi raised her head in surprise to look at Gu Xiang.

    "Forget it, you¡¯re still so young. Enjoy a few more years."

    Immediately after, Gu Xiang shook her head and said.

    These young ones nowadays liked to marry and have kids late. Qingyi marrying at this age was considered early.

    Asking Qingyi to have a child so early, she was afraid Qingyi would not be willing. Qingyi was still a child herself.

 Chapter 519 Down-to-Earth Love Words_1

    Chapter 519: 519 Down-to-Earth Love Words_1"Let things happen naturally."

    Lu Qingyi said with a smile to Gu Xiang.

    She was not really opposed to the topic and didn¡¯t object to having children, despite her young age.

    She was pretty indifferent about it.

    "Your apartment is too small, ask Boyan to buy you a bigger house."

    Gu Xiang said slowly with a light laugh.

    When Lu Qingyi was still in medical school, Xu Boyan bought an apartment for her to live in, and she had no complaints.

    Now that Lu Qingyi had dropped out of school and was teaching at Hadrick, she could leave the apartment near the medical school.

    Xu Boyan had plenty of real estate, but the two of them still living in an apartment now seemed a bit inappropriate.

    "I also have a villa by the sea."

    Lu Qingyi said.

    She didn¡¯t care where they lived and didn¡¯t insist on living in a high-end place. On the contrary, she felt that living in an apartment was quite comfortable.

    Because it¡¯s small, it doesn¡¯t feel empty.

    "Almost forgot, our Yiyi is very amazing."

    Gu Xiang took Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand, smiling faintly.

    Lu Qingyi was very outstanding, and she felt that Xu Boyan was very lucky to be with her.

    Lu Qingyi: "Not really."

    She wouldn¡¯t call herself amazing. She just knew a little bit about everything and never considered herself extraordinary.

    "Tell me, how did you meet Boyan?"

    Gu Xiang was extremely curious about this.

    Although Lu Qingyi was not young, she still looked quite youthful, like a high school student.

    So Gu Xiang was especially curious about how Xu Boyan could have fallen for Lu Qingyi back then?

    "Just coincidence."

    Lu Qingyi said with a slight smile. S§×arch* The novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    She liked that time of coincidence, because it was that time that led to their interactions.

    "Kid, let¡¯s go home."

    Xu Boyan walked up to Lu Qingyi, lightly messing her hair, and said gently.

    His voice was tender and indulgent.

    "Okay."

    Lu Qingyi nodded.

    The two of them looked at each other, giving off a feeling of perfect timing.

    Gu Xiang nodded with satisfaction.

    "Xu Boyan, I¡¯m tired."

    As they reached the doorway, Lu Qingyi stopped. Looking up at Xu Boyan, she said it.

    "I¡¯ll carry you."

    Xu Boyan squatted down, indicating Lu Qingyi to get on his back, ready to carry her.

    Lu Qingyi lay on Xu Boyan¡¯s back. Her arms were around Xu Boyan¡¯s neck, her face pressed against his back, listening to his strong and robust heartbeat.

    "Go to sleep if you¡¯re tired."

    Xu Boyan¡¯s hand was holding Lu Qingyi¡¯s leg, and he said as they were walking.

    "Xu Boyan, do you know why I am so tired?"

    Lu Qingyi, with her eyes closed, asked slowly, with a happy smile on her face.

    Xu Boyan asked subconsciously: "Why?"

    "Because you¡¯ve been running in my mind all day."

    Lu Qingyi said with a slight smile.

    These cheesy pickup lines, she saw them in a novel once. At the time, she thought they were incredibly cheesy, but saying them out loud actually felt pretty good.

    "Kid, do you know? Every day when I see you, I feel dizzy."

    A pleasant smile appeared on Xu Boyan¡¯s lips. He spoke slowly.

    The kid had even learned to flirt.

    "Ah? Why?"

    Lu Qingyi opened her eyes. There was confusion in her eyes.

    Why?

    "Because you¡¯ve got me head over heels, silly."

    Xu Boyan carried Lu Qingyi to the car¡¯s front door. He gently placed her on the passenger seat, lightly tapping her nose as he spoke.

    He knew lots of cheesy pickup lines but always felt they were too cheesy, so he was too embarrassed to say them.

    "Xu Boyan, shall we have a baby?"

    Lu Qingyi put her arms around Xu Boyan¡¯s neck. In her eyes, there was a sincere glow. She moved her head slightly forward, offering her lips to him.

    Their lips were firmly pressed together, and Lu Qingyi gently closed her eyes.

    Xu Boyan was taken aback momentarily, then he aggressively took the initiative. He held Lu Qingyi¡¯s head and kissed her tempting lips.

    "Kid, as you know, I have poor self-control."

    Xu Boyan gazed intently at Lu Qingyi. He said after taking a deep breath.

    "I would advise against it."

    Lu Qingyi responded with a playful smile, raising her eyebrows at Xu Boyan.

    Hmmm, this man really has poor self-control.

    People say that Xu Boyan does not flirt, but from Lu Qingyi¡¯s perspective, this man could drain her.

    Xu Boyan suddenly bent down to pick up Lu Qingyi. He closed the passenger seat door, then opened the door to the back seat. He put Lu Qingyi in the seat and closed the door.

    In the quiet car, only their heavy breathing could be heard.

    The air gradually heated up, and the pulsating noise continued.

    After they finished, Lu Qingyi felt like she had no strength left in her fingers. She was very tired.

    Even though they were equal in strength, she was exhausted, while Xu Boyan was still spirited.

    Looking at the man driving, she really felt that God was unfair when creating human beings.

    "Go to sleep if you¡¯re tired."

    Xu Boyan spoke. There was a joyful smile on his face, a sense of satisfaction after indulgence.

    "Xu Boyan, why do some people say you are a woman hater? I think you¡¯re no better than an animal."

    Lu Qingyi was really tired, so she asked slowly.

    Tsk, a woman hater?

    That doesn¡¯t exist.

    "That¡¯s because they never met you."

    Through the rearview mirror, Xu Boyan saw that Lu Qingyi had sat up. He said with a slight smile.

    Very earnest indeed.

    Before meeting Lu Qingyi, he indeed never showed interest in any woman.

    He was a normal man. During his 24-year life, he had come across several girls he felt good about.

    But it was just feeling good; there wasn¡¯t a trace of affection involved.

    Lu Qingyi was the first woman who made his heart beat faster, no doubt about it.

    "Smooth talker."

    It¡¯s often said that men oversell things. Mainly because men say many pleasing words but fail to do as they say.

    Not surprisingly, Xu Boyan, being a man, knew many sweet words to say.

    Xu Boyan: "I only say sweet words to you."

    "I¡¯m tired, I¡¯m going to sleep."

    Lu Qingyi yawned greatly. She sounded languid as she spoke.

    Hmm, she was feeling really drowsy, it was hard to even keep her eyes open.

    "I¡¯ll wake you when we get home."

    Xu Boyan¡¯s voice was especially gentle.

 Chapter 520: Encountering Lu Zhizhou on 520_1

    Chapter 520: Encountering Lu Zhizhou on 520_1Lu Zhizhou was back, Lu Qingyi knew this news early in the morning.

    With her legs crossed, yawning, holding a cup of steaming tea in her hand, she glanced lazily at the girl sitting opposite the sofa. Apart from being listless, she seemed expressionless.

    "Lu Qingyi, don¡¯t you have a sense of crisis at all?"

    Looking at Lu Qingyi who was still lazing around, Gu Qihan couldn¡¯t sit still. She wanted to see Lu Qingyi messed up, but it turned out Lu Qingyi had no reaction at all to her provocations.

    "Why should I?"

    Lu Qingyi retorted, leisurely sipping her tea.

    Um, a sense of crisis?

    Sorry, she had never felt anything like that.

    "Lu Zhizhou has returned, she and Xu Boyan are childhood sweethearts."

    Gu Qihan reminded, she expected to see Lu Qingyi¡¯s disturbed expression because she detested Lu Qingyi¡¯s indifferent expression.

    "Oh."

    Lu Qingyi was unemotional, with no unnecessary fluctuation in her expression.

    She didn¡¯t consider Lu Zhizhou, whom she never met, as a threat to her.

    Is she impressive?

    Sorry, Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t think she was terrible, she hadn¡¯t met any women who were better than her.

    Lu Zhizhou, because she was just a little better than the average person, did not think she could surpass her. Lu Qingyi was confident about this.

    "Lu Zhizhou¡¯s father is throwing a banquet at Guxiang Residence, tonight my aunt and others will also go. Everyone will think you¡¯re not worthy of my cousin."

    Gu Qihan spoke while looking at Lu Qingyi, with a tone of disdain.

    What does Hardrick¡¯s famous Professor Lu mean?

    He still has no official status.

    Gu Qihan wasn¡¯t aware that Lu Qingyi is the daughter of Lu Mohai. So naturally, she thinks Lu Qingyi isn¡¯t a match for Xu Boyan, while Lu Zhizhou is.

    "Oh."

    Lu Qingyi still looked indifferent. She changed into a comfortable position, playing with her phone, and paid no attention to Gu Qihan¡¯s words.

    Gu Qihan looked at Lu Qingyi, unhappy. She had a lot to say but could not bring herself to speak when she met Lu Qingyi¡¯s serene face.

    Humph, the more calm she is now, the less calm she would be later.

    Even if they¡¯re married, they can still get a divorce. Who knows how Lu Qingyi tricked Xu Boyan into getting their marriage license.

    That¡¯s what Gu Qihan was thinking.

    "Kid, do you want to go to the banquet at Guxiang Residence tonight?"

    Xu Boyan walked in, took off his suit jacket, and slowly started to ask.

    Although the head of the Lu family was Lu Mohai, the other Lu family members also had some influence. Many people from other families were invited to Lu Zhizhou¡¯s welcome party.

    Xu Boyan was never interested in such things, but he still sought Lu Qingyi¡¯s opinion because Lu Zhizhou, in name, was Lu Qingyi¡¯s cousin.

    "Go, why not."

    Lu Qingyi put down her phone and gave Gu Qihan a frigid glance.

    She wasn¡¯t interested initially, but suddenly she became a little interested in Lu Zhizhou.

    Um, a woman who can be considered the most suitable match for Xu Boyan, she¡¯s curious to take measure of her.

    Gu Qihan shrank her neck from Lu Qingyi¡¯s gaze, and hearing Lu Qingyi¡¯s answer, she got a bit excited.

    ¡ª¡ª

    It was five o¡¯clock in the evening.

    Lu Qingyi was leisurely heading towards the Guxiang Residence. She had taken a taxi by herself because her location was nearby, so she didn¡¯t ask Xu Boyan to pick her up.

    Xu Boyan arrived at the Guxiang Residence before her. He brought along Gu Xiang and Gu Qihan. Xu Hang couldn¡¯t make it because he was busy.

    The entrance of the Guxiang Residence was bustling. There was a prominent large banner hanging. Lu Qingyi scoffed.

    This event was really grand. Just for returning to the country, they hosted a banquet. Such a waste of money.

    Lu Qingyi put her hands in her trouser pockets and slowly walked in.

    "Ah, I¡¯m sorry. I didn¡¯t hurt you, did I?"

    Just as she turned around the corner, someone bumped into her. The person quickly apologized, looking hurried.

    "It¡¯s fine."

    Lu Qingyi gave the person a brief glance and quickly drew back her gaze.

    The woman standing in front of her was beautiful, exuding the elegance that only a Jiangnan beauty could have. Her wavy hair made her look mature and feminine.

    "I¡¯m sorry, I¡¯m in a bit of a hurry."

    Lu Zhizhou straightened her white long dress and said with a slight apology. Her black pupils flashing dazzlingly.

    Her eyes were very beautiful, bright as if they could speak. They seemed to be smiling.

    Eyes that could smile. sea??h th§× nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Lu Zhizhou was truly shocked by Lu Qingyi. The girl in front of her was really beautiful, she could even be called a stunning beauty.

    She was already very beautiful at such a young age.

    However, she seemed a bit cold and didn¡¯t seem to be easy to get along with.

    Lu Qingyi nodded lightly, "Mm."

    "I¡¯m really sorry, I have to go now," Lu Zhizhou said. Then she rushed out of the Guxiang Residence, looking very hurried. Her manners were very courteous.

    Lu Qingyi nodded lightly and continued walking forward. It was just an accident.

    "Lu Qingyi, I thought you weren¡¯t coming."

    At the entrance of the private room, Gu Qihan came out. As soon as she closed the door of the private room, she saw Lu Qingyi. She arched her brow and said.

    Her impression of Lu Zhizhou was quite vague. She found Lu Zhizhou very beautiful after just meeting her. She carried herself with the grace that¡¯s expected of ladies from prestigious families. It was very pleasing.

    Although she couldn¡¯t match Lu Qingyi in terms of looks, she was better than Lu Qingyi in every other aspect, especially personality-wise.

    At first glance, Gu Qihan liked Lu Zhizhou.

    Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t answer, she just walked past Gu Qihan and entered the private room.

    "Yiyi, come sit here."

    Xu Boyan and Gu Xiang were already seated. There was an empty seat next to Gu Xiang, and another one between her and Xu Boyan.

    Gu Xiang saw Lu Qingyi enter the room and quickly called her over.

    Lu Qingyi called out to Gu Xiang, "Mom."

    Xu Boyan had already stood up to pull up a chair for Lu Qingyi, "Sit."

    His voice was gentle with a hint of indulgence.

    "Mrs. Xu, when did you adopt a goddaughter?"

    "Yeah, why didn¡¯t you announce it?"

    "Ah Xiang, your daughter is so beautiful. What grade is she in now?"

    "Gu Xiang, did your daughter start dating this year?"

    "Ah Xiang, you have such a beautiful daughter. Why didn¡¯t you bring her along to the gatherings before and let us meet her."

    "..."

    The people at the table with Gu Xiang were all close acquaintances. They were all astonished when they saw Lu Qingyi.

    Such a beautiful girl.

    Listening to these words, Xu Boyan¡¯s face didn¡¯t look well, the color of his complexion was sallow, especially towards the one who asked whether Lu Qingyi was dating or not.

    Lu Qingyi curled up the corners of her lips, grasped Xu Boyan¡¯s hand and shook her head at him.

    Since Gu Xiang is here, she¡¯ll definitely clarify things.

 Chapter 521 Gu Xiang: My daughter..._1

    Chapter 521: 521 Gu Xiang: My daughter..._1"Oh, my daughter is indeed stunning, which is why I¡¯m reluctant to bring her out."

    Gu Xiang grasped Lu Qingyi¡¯s other hand and slowly began to speak with a look of pride on her face.

    Xu Boyan: "???"

    Lu Qingyi: "???"

    "But, my daughter is already married, and she¡¯s twenty years old. Look, my son-in-law is right here."

    The atmosphere suddenly shifted as Gu Xiang pointed at Xu Boyan and spoke with utmost seriousness.

    Xu Boyan: "???"

    Son-in-law?

    Was he even unworthy of the title son?

    Gu Xiang affectionately held Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand, her smile appearing exceptionally sweet.

    Lu Qingyi: "..."

    How did this change happen?

    After all, Xu Boyan is Gu Xiang¡¯s son, and she is just Gu Xiang¡¯s daughter-in-law.

    "Oh, have you disowned your son?"

    A woman who was very close to Gu Xiang covered her mouth and began to giggle.

    Who would say that their son is their son-in-law? It seemed that only Gu Xiang would do such a thing.

    "Nope, daughters are much better."

    Gu Xiang reached out to wrap her arm around Lu Qingyi¡¯s shoulder and spoke with such seriousness.

    The only advantage of having a son was that he could bring her such a wonderful daughter-in-law.

    "Daughters are a mother¡¯s close companion while sons are debt collectors."

    Gu Xiang spoke these words with such intense righteousness, and she glanced at Xu Boyan, her eyes full of disdain.

    Xu Boyan: "..."

    Great, he¡¯s been disregarded once more.

    In front of so many people, he certainly wouldn¡¯t disgrace Gu Xiang. All he could do was look at her with a look of sorrow, gripping Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand tightly on the other side.

    Lu Qingyi smiled at Xu Boyan.

    Lu Mohai sat at the next table, which was less than a meter away. He watched the unfolding scene and for a moment wanted to go over to Lu Qingyi and announce to everyone that she was his biological daughter.

    But he held back in the end because Lu Qingyi wasn¡¯t ready to return home yet, and she also shook her head at him.

    He couldn¡¯t help feeling incredibly helpless at the moment.

    "Big brother, what¡¯s wrong?"

    Seeing the strange look on Lu Mohai¡¯s face, Lu Mojing asked with confusion.

    Lu Mojing was Lu Mohai¡¯s biological younger brother, as well as Lu Zhizhou¡¯s biological father.

    "No, why hasn¡¯t Zhizhou come over?"

    Lu Mohai calmed his emotions and asked gradually.

    Zhizhou said she left something behind, something urgent, so she had to go back to find it and just rushed out.

    "I¡¯ll give her a call."

    Everyone had arrived, and yet Zhizhou had left. Lu Mojing thought that this was what Lu Mohai was concerned about, so he spoke.

    He was ambitious and had always hoped that Lu Mohai would hand over the Lu Family to him. Lu Zhizhou was excellent, and none of the Lu children could surpass her.

    Lu Mojing was determined to gain control of the Lu Family.

    "No need, she knows what she¡¯s doing. Don¡¯t rush her."

    Lu Mohai shook his head and took a sip of tea from the table.

    He quite liked his niece, Lu Zhizhou, who was knowledgeable and understanding and didn¡¯t lack in any way.

    Lu Mohai was well aware of Lu Mojing¡¯s ambitions. He just didn¡¯t point them out. When his father handed over the Lu Family to him, Lu Mojing was quite unhappy.

    But since their father was still alive and he was the eldest brother, Lu Mojing did not dare to say anything.

    Lu Mojing nodded: "Mmm."

    "Ah Xiang, you¡¯re so lucky. Your son married such a beautiful daughter-in-law." sea??h th§× ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "Which affluent family is this daughter-in-law of yours from?"

    "Look at that face, it¡¯s glowing and exceptionally beautiful."

    "The young lady should still be at university, right? Which grade? What is her major?"

    "When do you plan to have the wedding?"

    "The two of them have such good looks; their baby will definitely be incredibly beautiful."

    "Where does the young lady live? She doesn¡¯t seem to be from Kyoto."

    "..."

    Because of Gu Xiang¡¯s introduction, everyone at the table started thinking of questions to ask Lu Qingyi. It felt like they were probing her to the very root.

    The noise was confusing, and quite a bit overwhelming.

    There were so many questions, and Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t know how to respond.

    If it weren¡¯t for Gu Xiang¡¯s presence, Lu Qingyi, who was typically cold, would¡¯ve stood up and left due to the annoying people.

    "Hey, hey, hey, one at a time, don¡¯t frighten my daughter with all these questions."

    Gu Xiang frowned and interrupted the questioning.

    It was clear to her that Lu Qingyi was becoming unhappy. She knew Lu Qingyi was contemplating her face. If it were not for her cold personality, she would have left by now.

    There¡¯s no way she would have obediently stayed seated.

    "So why don¡¯t you, as her mother, answer for us?"

    Someone spoke up, genuinely curious about Lu Qingyi¡¯s background.

    Everyone knew that Xu Boyan didn¡¯t associate with women and always maintained an indifferent attitude towards them. But now a woman suddenly appeared by his side, and they claimed to be married. This was more than enough to arouse curiosity.

    "My daughter, Lu Qingyi, is known as the most famous professor at Hadrick University, the one everyone¡¯s been talking about but few have met in person."

    When Gu Xiang mentioned Lu Qingyi, her eyes were filled with pride. She truly felt proud.

    Lu Qingyi was exceptional, and she loved her very much.

    She had interacted with Ruan Qingyang before and knew how exceptional she was, and Gu Xiang found her daughter to be just as exceptional.

    The most famous professor at Hadrick University?

    The people at the table were taken aback, looking at Lu Qingyi in disbelief.

    This was... the most famous professor at Hadrick University?

    They found this astounding and unbelievable.

    "Gu Xiang, are you serious?"

    "Don¡¯t joke with us, we don¡¯t find this funny at all."

    "I feel like my heart has stopped beating."

    "This is... truly incredible."

    "She¡¯s... incredibly accomplished, isn¡¯t she?"

    "..."

    The people at the table started chattering again. They were all eyeing Lu Qingyi like hungry wolves.

    This girl, she was simply too young. Young to the point where it was difficult to believe.

    There¡¯s been a lot of rumors recently about the famous Professor Lu from Hadrick University.

    They¡¯d heard that she was young and beautiful, they assumed it was merely a rumor. But to their surprise, the rumor turned out to be true.

    "Oh, isn¡¯t my daughter exceptional? That¡¯s why my son-in-law tied her down so early, he feared she¡¯d run away."

    Gu Xiang said with a hand over her mouth, and glanced at Xu Boyan.

    Xu Boyan slightly turned up the corners of his mouth. Gu Xiang was right, he did fear that Lu Qingyi would run away.

 Chapter 522 Elegant Lu Zhizhou_1

    Chapter 522: 522 Elegant Lu Zhizhou_1Gu Xiang seemed quite lively at the table, but Lu Mohai¡¯s gaze stayed focused solely on Lu Qingyi as he poured his own tea.

    His own daughter was right in front of him, yet he frustratingly couldn¡¯t say anything.

    Even though Qingyi had acknowledged him as her father, she had no plans for reverting to the family roots or accepting any inheritance from him till now.

    Lu Mohai was troubled and longed to publicly announce that Lu Qingyi was indeed his biological daughter, but he feared that she would be upset if he did it without her consent.

    Qingyi resembled Ruan Qingyang so much that it was uncanny.

    "Sorry everyone, I seem to have kept you waiting."

    The door to the private room was suddenly opened. Lu Zhizhou was slightly out of breath, yet her apologetic and graceful tone made her seem immensely amiable.

    "No worries, Miss Lu as pretty and gentle as ever."

    "Zhizhou is becoming more and more beautiful."

    "Do you have a boyfriend yet?"

    "What are your plans for development after returning to the country?"

    "You¡¯ve found your lost item, right?"

    "Zhizhou, my son is a bit of a disappointment. Maybe he can learn something from you."

    "..."

    Upon Zhizhou¡¯s entry, the room was filled with compliments directed towards her.

    The star of the day was Lu Zhizhou.

    She had always received heaps of praise within this circle and essentially grew up under the watchful eyes of these adults, earning the title as everyone¡¯s model child.

    "Now that Zhizhou is here, the dishes can be served."

    Lu Mohai said, as the meal had been delayed while Woaiting on Zhizhou.

    Lu Qingyi looked up, her eyes meeting Zhizhou¡¯s beaming face, causing her to freeze for a moment.

    The woman she had accidentally bumped into earlier, the woman who had left such a pleasant impression on her¡ªshe hadn¡¯t realized that the woman was indeed Lu Zhizhou.

    Just as the rumours had reported, she seemed exceptionally gentle and was a particularly effective conversationalist.

    "My sincerest apologies to all the uncles, aunts, for keeping you waiting."

    Lu Zhizhou closed the door behind her, her remorseful words laced with genuine guilt.

    She was exceedingly polite when speaking to her elders, her impeccable demeanor lacked any room for criticism.

    Perhaps, a person like her was indeed a well-bred daughter from a respectable family.

    "And sorry to all the young masters and missies as well."

    She then moved on to greet those of her own generation.

    She was thorough with her greetings, touching upon all present.

    She seemed to handle all aspects of interpersonal relationships particularly well.

    "No worries, you found your item, right?"

    "As long as nothing was lost, it¡¯s all good."

    "Such a small matter, there¡¯s no need for you to apologize."

    "..."

    Once again, everyone began expressing their thoughts, assuring her that they did not consider it a big deal, and there was no need for her to apologize.

    "Zhizhou, come here."

    At another table, Lu Mohai and Lu Mojing had left a seat vacant between them and Mojing was beckoning his daughter to come over.

    "Dad, Uncle."

    Lu Zhizhou gave them a soft smile and took her seat. Her every move exuded an air of grace and sophistication, reminiscent of a scholarly family.

    "Pour your uncle a cup of tea."

    As soon as Zhizhou had settled down, Lu Mojing nudged her arm, prompting her to pour tea for Lu Mohai. For Zhizhou to secure the Lu family¡¯s riches, Mojing believed she had to win over Mohai.

    Mojing had been pushing Zhizhou to excel since she was a child, urging her to put on her best behaviour in front of Mohai.

    Luckily, Zhizhou had always been obedient and clever which allowed her to win over Mohai quite effortlessly.

    "Uncle, let me refill your tea."

    Zhizhou¡¯s lips curled up into a sweet smile and she poured more tea for Mohai in an elegant manner. Her gracefulness was indicative of a refined tea connoisseur; an appealing trait.

    "Zhizhou, what are your plans upon returning?"

    Lu Mohai asked, looking into his tea cup.

    He was well aware of Mojing¡¯s intentions and had an inkling that Zhizhou had her heart set elsewhere and wasn¡¯t interested in the family properties.

    "I... I¡¯ll just see how it goes."

    Zhizhou put on a slight smile, paused a bit, before she spoke which gave off a feeling of holding something back. She seemed to have plans but couldn¡¯t bring herself to say them out loud. It was quite a helpless situation.

    "Zhizhou, our family business is extensive¡ªwhy not let your uncle assign you a position in the company? This way you can help run the business."

    Lu Mojing spoke up at a relaxed pace, suggesting a plan for Mohai that seemed quite thoughtful and resonating.

    "If that¡¯s acceptable, then I¡¯ll follow uncle¡¯s advice."

    Zhizhou held her chopsticks and paused for a moment before answering in a low voice.

    She looked at Mohai, her smile particularly gentle, yet it also hinted at a trace of reluctant acceptance.

    Mojing nodded approvingly, highly pleased with Zhizhou¡¯s response.

    Only by securing a position within the company, could she grasp the core of Lu family and potentially take over its control.

    "We¡¯ll arrange it for you when the time comes."

    Mohai subtly curled his lips and spoke in a gentle tone.

    The Lu family might just be generally gentle in nature ¡ª Lu Mohai, Lu Zhizhou, and even Mojing¡ªto a certain extent.

    "Okay, thank you, Uncle."

    Zhizhou politely thanked him and then slightly lowered her head. S~ea??h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "What did you leave behind? Show me, it seems so important."

    Mojing looked at Lu Zhizhou and asked. He was quite frustrated that just when everyone was about to gather, Zhizhou claimed to have left something behind and had rushed to fetch it. However, considering everyone present; he chose not to criticize her.

    "Nothing much, just some lady¡¯s stuff."

    Zhizhou shook her head, dismissing his concern.

    Upon hearing this, Mojing had nothing else to say.

    "Go greet Xu Boyan."

    Mojing glanced at the table next to them and spoke in a gentle tone.

    Maintaining good relations with Xu Boyan was critical, and he hoped his daughter could grasp this opportunity well.

    "Dad... "

    Zhizhou looked up and found herself making eye contact with Qingyi. She hesitated for a moment, swallowing the words that were about to escape her mouth.

    "Go quickly."

    Mojing urged her.

    Mohai glanced at Mojing, fully aware of his intentions.

    Hadn¡¯t he heard the previous conversation?

    Boyan was already married.

    Why was he asking his daughter to approach Boyan now? What was he trying to imply?

    Zhizhou lightly bit her lower lip and then rose from her seat, walking over to Boyan¡¯s side. "Long time no see, Mrs. Xu."

    Zhizhou greeted Gu Xiang before approaching Boyan.

    "Boyan, long time no see."

    Afterwards, she greeted Boyan. This pattern of her greeting, from the elders to the younger ones, showcased good upbringing in Zhizhou.

 Chapter 523 two people conversation_1

    Chapter 523: 523 two people conversation_1"Zhizhou, you have become even more beautiful. How is life abroad? What plans do you have now that you are back?"

    The smile on Gu Xiang¡¯s face was sweet as she asked Lu Zhizhou these questions.

    Lu Zhizhou had a wonderful personality, and she liked the girl a lot. She had once hoped that Lu Zhizhou and Xu Boyan could end up together.

    Xu Boyan just nodded at Lu Zhizhou without uttering a single word.

    "I¡¯m doing quite well. I plan to work here because I prefer the environment at home."

    Lu Zhizhou wasn¡¯t bothered by Xu Boyan¡¯s attitude, and she continued answering Gu Xiang¡¯s questions.

    Her smile was genuine, making people feel very comfortable.

    "That¡¯s good, home is best."

    Gu Xiang nodded in agreement.

    "And who might this little girl be?"

    Lu Zhizhou¡¯s gaze shifted and landed on Lu Qingyi, she slowly asked.

    So beautiful.

    She¡¯s just a little girl now, but she¡¯ll be stunning when she grows up.

    Lu Qingyi looked like she was in her late teens. If no one had told them, no one would guess Lu Qingyi¡¯s actual age.

    "Boyan¡¯s wife."

    Gu Xiang looked at Lu Qingyi, gently ruffled her hair and kindly said.

    Wife?

    Lu Zhizhou was surprised, she looked at Xu Boyan, found no signs of dissatisfaction, then her gaze shifted back to Lu Qingyi, a hint of doubt in her eyes.

    "Is she of age?"

    After a few moments of quietness, Lu Zhizhou finally asked the question.

    Does Xu Boyan have this preference?

    Does he like high school girls?

    "She¡¯s of legal age now."

    Gu Xiang could see the doubt in Lu Zhizhou¡¯s mind, she answered with a calm smile.

    Well, of course, when Xu Boyan first brought Lu Qingyi home, she thought he was just fooling around, bringing home a child.

    "Really, twenty?"

    Lu Zhizhou was surprised, she looked at Lu Qingyi, obviously finding it hard to believe.

    She knew, with Xu Boyan¡¯s resources, he could get a marriage certificate without being of legal age.

    She hadn¡¯t expected this young-looking girl in front of her to actually be twenty already.

    Lu Qingyi remained calm and composed, she slightly nodded at Lu Zhizhou, but said nothing.

    After some more pleasantries, Lu Zhizhou returned to her seat.

    "Dad, I¡¯m going out for some fresh air."

    Everyone was eating and chatting, Lu Zhizhou said. The atmosphere was too vibrant for her, she just wanted to be alone for a while.

    "Go ahead."

    Before Lu Mojing could respond, Lu Mohai had already answered Lu Zhizhou.

    Lu Mojing wanted to say something, but in the end, he just waved at Lu Zhizhou.

    Walking out, the wind outside was a little strong and chilly, she brushed her hair out of her face, gazed at the silver necklace in her palm. Her lips pulled into a bitter smile. Sear?h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    The rooftop of the Guxiang Residence was designed perfectly, with swings, chairs, and benches, filled with green plants. It was the perfect place to sit when one was feeling down.

    Lu Zhizhou sat on the swing, she took out a packet of cigarettes, lit one, and inhaled.

    Smoking was quite unlike her, it didn¡¯t match her personality. But just then, she was smoking. From her skilled movements, it was clear that smoking wasn¡¯t something impulsive, she¡¯d been doing it for some time now.

    Time also feels longer.

    It felt stifling.

    Lu Zhizhou held onto the swing with her left hand and a cigarette in her right, as the wind playfully tugged at her long hair.

    When Lu Qingyi came up, she saw Lu Zhizhou¡¯s back and her smoking, her brows furrowed slightly.

    "Are you... upset?"

    Lu Zhizhou unintentionally looked back and saw Lu Qingyi, she put out her cigarette and began to speak slowly.

    Without thinking, she wanted to put out her cigarette.

    "No."

    Lu Qingyi walked a few steps forward, her voice cold.

    It was not because she was upset, but rather because she preferred quietness. The room was too noisy, so she wanted to get some fresh air.

    She preferred being alone.

    "Then why did you come up?"

    Lu Zhizhou got off the swing, her every movement bore an air of elegance, a ladylike demeanor.

    Lu Qingyi responded: "It¡¯s quiet here."

    "Are you really married to Xu Boyan?"

    Looking at Lu Qingyi, Lu Zhizhou asked her earnestly.

    There was clear disbelief in her eyes.

    Xu Boyan¡¯s personality was as such, it was hard to imagine him marrying so young. The girl in front of her looked young and her disposition was rather cold, she didn¡¯t seem like someone who would marry so young either.

    "Yes, we got our marriage certificate on my 20th birthday."

    When it came to her marriage to Xu Boyan, Lu Qingyi was very serious.

    "We wanted to be together for a lifetime, because we love each other."

    Lu Qingyi spoke earnestly and her words were filled with sincerity. She truly felt this way.

    She wanted to tell Lu Zhizhou that she loves Xu Boyan deeply.

    "You¡¯ll be together for a lifetime because you love each other? What about your parents?"

    Upon hearing Lu Qingyi¡¯s reply, Lu Zhizhou suddenly laughed, she slowly asked.

    Nowadays is the time of free love, many parents will not interfere in their children¡¯s relationships, but some would.

    Like Lu Mojing.

    Being together because they love each other seemed like a luxury to Lu Zhizhou, it was something she didn¡¯t dare hope for.

    "My marriage has nothing to do with them."

    Lu Qingyi spoke resolutely. She believed that her marriage was her own business, unrelated to her parents.

    Her intuition was usually accurate; she wouldn¡¯t judge people incorrectly.

    Back when she thought that Lu Yao and Yao Meishu were her biological parents and they opposed her relationship with Xu Boyan, she ignored them.

    After learning the truth about her biological parents, when Lu Mohai didn¡¯t want her to marry too young, she still wanted to marry Xu Boyan as soon as possible.

    The person she loves, she wanted to hold onto tightly.

    "Sister, what¡¯s your name?"

    Upon hearing Lu Qingyi¡¯s response, Lu Zhizhou seemed to show an interest, she asked slowly.

    "Lu Qingyi."

    "How coincidental, my name is Lu Zhizhou, we share the same surname."

    Lu Zhizhou gave a small smile.

    "You are very beautiful, I really like you."

    There was no hiding the fact that Lu Zhizhou liked Lu Qingyi, she admitted frankly.

    Every beautiful person, thing, or event would attract a lot of people¡¯s liking, Lu Zhizhou was no exception.

    Lu Qingyi was very beautiful, the first time she saw her, she was taken aback. She thought to herself, there really were such beautiful humans in this world.

    Lu Qingyi looked at Lu Zhizhou and spoke slowly: "Unfortunately."

    Unfortunately, perhaps everything was predestined.

 Chapter 524: Add each other on WeChat_1

    Chapter 524: Add each other on WeChat_1Her biological father happened to be surnamed Lu, and he also happened to be surnamed Lu. Isn¡¯t that a kind of fate?

    Lu Zhizhou just smiled, saying nothing.

    "I find myself really relating to you, I genuinely like you very much."

    Lu Zhizhou slowly began to speak. His gaze at Lu Qingyi was sincere and absolutely serious.

    Lu Qingyi remained silent.

    "How did you meet Xu Boyan?"

    Lu Zhizhou suddenly asked out of curiosity.

    Her relationship with Xu Boyan wasn¡¯t excellent, but they did grow up together. She had some understanding of his personality.

    Surely Lu Qingyi was beautiful, but Xu Boyan was always surrounded by a flock of beautiful girls, and it couldn¡¯t be possible that he got carried away by Lu Qingyi¡¯s beauty.

    Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t respond.

    Gu Xiang had asked her about this before too. All she could say, it was a beautiful accident.

    "Don¡¯t worry, I have no feelings for Xu Boyan."

    Assuming Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t want to speak about it, and perhaps assuming that she thought that Lu Qingyi was in love with Xu Boyan, Lu Zhizhou straightforwardly stated.

    Actually, she really didn¡¯t have any feelings for Xu Boyan. She thought he was simply incredible, and she respected him for that.

    Xu Boyan was the prince charming of many people, but he was not the prince charming of her, Lu Zhizhou.

    Her father hoped to bond with the Xu Family. However, she didn¡¯t seem to care.

    Money was an external thing. There was no need to take it too seriously. Power doesn¡¯t necessarily bring happiness.

    "I never doubted Xu Boyan. I trust his feelings for me."

    Lu Qingyi also smiled. Even though Lu Zhizhou was indeed very beautiful and elegant, perhaps the embodiment of the ideal woman for many, she didn¡¯t feel any sense of crisis because she trusted Xu Boyan. S§×ar?h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Lu Zhizhou laughed, looking at Lu Qingyi, she suddenly felt a bit envious.

    "Did you find your stuff?"

    Lu Qingyi suddenly asked Lu Zhizhou.

    Based on Lu Zhizhou¡¯s hurried appearance, it must be something important. If not, the usually composed Lu Zhizhou wouldn¡¯t have behaved so flustered.

    "I found it."

    Lu Zhizhou squeezed her palm and responded slowly.

    The moment she lost the item, she felt as though her heart was empty, panicking and searching in haste.

    Now that she found the item, her heart had come back to its place.

    "Something important?"

    Lu Qingyi seemed to ask knowingly. Her gaze fixed on Lu Zhizhou, her voice very light.

    "Yes, very important."

    Lu Zhizhou replied.

    Then, both of them stood silently on the rooftop with the wind blowing, neither Lu Qingyi nor Lu Zhizhou attempting to break the silence.

    The phone rang abruptly at this moment. Lu Qingyi took out her mobile from her pocket, openly answering the call.

    "I¡¯m coming down right away."

    With just one sentence, Lu Qingyi hung up.

    "I¡¯m leaving now, want to come together?"

    Lu Qingyi took a step forward and then stopped to ask Lu Zhizhou.

    "Did Xu Boyan come to see you?"

    Lu Zhizhou smiled faintly, speaking softly.

    Lu Qingyi nodded.

    "I also planned to go down."

    Lu Zhizhou then added, and then she and Lu Qingyi left one after the other.

    Lu Qingyi leading, Lu Zhizhou following.

    The banquet was over, Xu Boyan was waiting for Lu Qingyi at the door. When he saw Lu Qingyi coming down, a doting smile appeared on his cold face.

    "Let¡¯s go home."

    Xu Boyan stepped closer to Lu Qingyi, gently ruffling her hair, speaking with a tender voice.

    Lifting his gaze, Xu Boyan noticed Lu Zhizhou behind Lu Qingyi, nodded at her, but refrained from speaking.

    "Boyan, I didn¡¯t expect you to get married before me."

    Lu Zhizhou teased Xu Boyan with a light smile on her lips.

    Unexpected things always have their day of occurrence.

    "I¡¯m twenty-four now, and you are not much different."

    Left hand in his pocket, right hand holding Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand, Xu Boyan¡¯s voice was cool and distinct.

    Lu Zhizhou was a few months younger than Xu Boyan, their ages were more or less the same.

    Although they¡¯re not childhood friends, they did grow up together, each knowing the other through and through.

    Lu Zhizhou just smiled, did not utter a word. There was a subtle bitterness hidden in the corner of her lips, not easily noticeable.

    "Qingyi, I can call you this, right?"

    Lu Zhizhou¡¯s gaze fell on Lu Qingyi¡¯s face, speaking softly.

    Lu Qingyi nodded, not objecting.

    "Can I add you as a friend?"

    Lu Zhizhou held out her phone in front of Lu Qingyi, slowly asking.

    "There is no deeper meaning, just want to add a friend."

    Seeing Lu Qingyi¡¯s inaction, Lu Zhizhou began to explain.

    "Okay."

    Lu Qingyi nodded, then added Lu Zhizhou as a friend on WeChat.

    For whatever reason, she felt particularly good about Lu Zhizhou. Against her usual habit of not adding strangers, Lu Qingyi subconsciously became friends with Lu Zhizhou.

    "Lu Zhizhou, quite nice."

    Walking out of the Guxiang Residence, Xu Boyan holding onto Lu Qingyi¡¯s shoulder, suddenly looked down at her and spoke.

    Quite nice.

    Coming out from Xu Boyan¡¯s mouth, these words were quite a high compliment.

    "Yes, quite nice."

    Lu Qingyi nodded in agreement, finding nothing wrong with Xu Boyan¡¯s comment.

    "Kid, don¡¯t you have any questions?"

    Xu Boyan raised his eyebrows, looking at Lu Qingyi as he asked.

    It was the first time he held such a high opinion of a woman, and Lu Zhizhou was the only unrelated woman to receive such high praise from him.

    Lu Qingyi: "No."

    Xu Boyan: "..."

    Fine, let¡¯s pretend he said nothing.

    Lu Qingyi must not have understood his meaning, or perhaps she had not noticed the issue at all.

    Clearly, Lu Zhizhou was very nice in her eyes; which could be deduced from her actions and words towards Lu Zhizhou.

    "What kind of wedding do you like?"

    Xu Boyan chose to switch topics, looking at Lu Qingyi, he inquired.

    He felt that he should give Lu Qingyi a wedding as soon as possible. They had registered their marriage for quite some time and delaying it further wouldn¡¯t be good.

    "Maybe traditional Chinese," Lu Qingyi said.

    "Kid, I can¡¯t possibly keep you out of your own wedding. Everything other kids have, my kid will have too, and everything they don¡¯t have, my kid will still have,"

    Xu Boyan gently stroked Lu Qingyi¡¯s head, his voice full of adoration.

    That¡¯s right, everything that others have, Lu Qingyi must have. Even the things others do not have, Lu Qingyi must possess.

    He was going to give Lu Qingyi a grand wedding, unprecedented and totally unique.

    His kid was unique.

    "Xu Boyan, I would be content with just having you."

    Xu Boyan¡¯s loving words filled Lu Qingyi¡¯s heart with joy.

 Chapter 525 meeting Lu Zhizhou again_1

    Chapter 525: 525 meeting Lu Zhizhou again_1The villa to the west is gradually shaping up, only left with the finishing touches of decor. Xu Boyan often manages to carve out some time to go and see.

    He¡¯s hoping to have the wedding here to give Lu Qingyi an unparalleled ceremony.

    "Fourth Brother, what kind of plants do you intend to plant in the open space in front of the villa?"

    Lin Yuanhang stood beside Xu Boyan, posing his question.

    Xu Boyan has a particular fondness for this villa, so all the elements are decided according to Lu Qingyi¡¯s preferences, which is why Xu Boyan often frequents it.

    "I have my own plan."

    Xu Boyan didn¡¯t elaborate, speaking calmly.

    The plants to be grown, of course, must be the kind Lu Qingyi likes.

    As Lu Qingyi is Doctor L, Xu Boyan has built a laboratory for her in the back garden and the equipment there has been arriving gradually by air.

    "Fourth Brother, this place is in the suburbs. We could consider carving out a commercial street."

    Lin Yuanhang voiced his suggestion.

    The new villa costs significantly more than the existing villas in Kyoto. It really is unprecedented.

    However, it is quite a distance from the city center. Although commuting by car is fairly convenient, shopping is not very handy.

    It would take about ten minutes to drive there. If a commercial street were developed nearby, things would be drastically different.

    "Your sister-in-law likes calm and quiet."

    Xu Boyan stated.

    Indeed, it would be handy to have a commercial street at the doorstep, having a place to frolic. But, it¡¯s bound to be chaotic.

    "We could distance it slightly and install a soundproofing board in the vicinity."

    Lin Yuanhang suggested. Xu Boyan¡¯s cooking was really good, so he plans to mooch off him in the future. If there¡¯s no place to go around here, how would he solve his problem?

    "Hmm, I¡¯ll check with your sister-in-law."

    Xu Boyan nodded and spoke leisurely.

    The property was bought by Lu Qingyi, so such decisions must also be approved by her.

    Lin Yuanhang: "???"

    Damn, a man with a wife really is different.

    Xu Boyan wasn¡¯t like this in the past.

    -----

    Lu Qingyi cut down some of Hardrick¡¯s lectures and immersed herself in the laboratory, conducting research.

    Most of Hardrick¡¯s students were familiar with Lu Qingyi, and although they were initially surprised, they quickly accepted her.

    Her excellence couldn¡¯t be denied.

    After finishing her experiment, Lu Qingyi took off her lab coat, cleaned her hands, and stepped out of the laboratory.

    "Doctor, hard work."

    Seeing that Lu Qingyi had changed from her lab attire, someone proactively greeted her.

    Lu Qingyi just nodded, aloofly bypassing the person who was speaking.

    "Little girl, there¡¯s an academic problem that I need you to accompany me to solve."

    Lun Boyan was waiting at the door of the laboratory. When he saw Lu Qingyi walking out, he ran up to her in a hurry.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s phone was turned off while she was doing her experiment, and she didn¡¯t like being disturbed, so Lun Boyan had to wait at the laboratory door.

    "Hmm, I¡¯m a bit tired."

    Lu Qingyi yawned and spoke lazily.

    Indeed, she had been conducting an experiment all morning and was feeling a bit drowsy now.

    "Help this old man out."

    Lun Boyan said.

    "Alright," Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t refuse, "What academic problem?"

    "It¡¯s about medical consultation."

    Lun Boyan suddenly spoke a little awkwardly.

    The so-called academic problem he was referring to was a complex and rare disease that many people couldn¡¯t cure. S§×ar?h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Lu Qingyi: "???"

    Is this the so-called academic problem?

    Tsk.

    "He did me a favor."

    Lun Boyan added.

    Because of the favor, he thought to ask Lu Qingyi to help take a look.

    Lu Qingyi: "Okay."

    "The car is outside the school, his apprentice came to pick us up. You know, I am old and don¡¯t drive."

    Lun Boyan spoke slowly.

    Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t say anything, just followed Lun Boyan.

    "He is a pianist and is almost eighty years old. If it weren¡¯t for him decades ago, I might not have become the principal of Hardrick."

    Lun Boyan said, without going into detail, just providing an overview.

    Who¡¯s youth isn¡¯t full of confusion?

    Lun Boyan had made many wrong choices and done many bad things when he was young. It was that person who woke him up, allowing him to find his way back from the misdirection.

    "Mmm."

    Lu Qingyi nodded.

    "Qingyi."

    Just as she reached the school gate, Lu Qingyi was stopped by a call.

    Leaning on a Maserati, Lu Zhizhou wore a blue high-collar long dress matched with a white short jacket. Her hair was pinned up, exuding a youthful energy.

    Lu Qingyi looked at Lu Zhizhou in surprise.

    "Do you know each other?"

    Lun Boyan looked at both of them in surprise.

    Lun Boyan¡¯s benefactor¡¯s apprentice was Lu Zhizhou. Lu Zhizhou specifically came over to pick up the Divine Doctor to treat her teacher.

    Lu Zhizhou nodded, "Yes."

    "I didn¡¯t expect you to be so good."

    After pausing for a moment, Lu Zhizhou spoke again.

    Who would have thought that Lu Qingyi, despite her young age, could be called the Divine Doctor.

    Lu Qingyi: "Not at all."

    After some interaction, the three of them got into the car.

    Lu Qingyi played with her phone, not saying a word. Lu Zhizhou was driving and didn¡¯t speak either.

    "Qingyi, I seriously doubt your age."

    Lu Zhizhou broke the silence, asking slowly.

    The most famed Professor Lu of Hardrick is Lu Qingyi, implying that she must have been quite young at the time.

    The word prodigy probably refers to people like Lu Qingyi.

    "Want to see my ID?"

    Lu Qingyi chuckled, speaking slowly.

    It¡¯s not just Lu Zhizhou who doesn¡¯t believe her age, many people share the same sentiment.

    Lu Zhizhou laughed, "No need."

    "I feel that you and I look quite similar in some aspects."

    After a long silence, Lu Zhizhou started again, looking at Lu Qingyi through the rear-view mirror.

    She truly felt that there was a slight similarity between the two, which was probably why she liked Lu Qingyi so much when she first saw her.

    Similar?

    Lu Qingyi was slightly stunned, then realized it was normal. They were related as cousins, so it was reasonable that they looked somewhat similar.

    While Lu Mohai and Lu Mojing differed greatly in character, their appearances were remarkably similar.

    Hearing Lu Zhizhou¡¯s words, Lun Boyan squinted his eyes. His gaze alternated between Lu Zhizhou and Lu Qingyi, indeed noticing a slight resemblance between the two.

    Damn!!!

    "You¡¯re Lu Mojing¡¯s daughter, right?"

    Lun Boyan slapped his thigh abruptly, looking as if he had suddenly realized something.

    He knew that Lu Qingyi was Lu Mohai¡¯s daughter.

    Initially, he found the name Lu Zhizhou familiar but couldn¡¯t recall why. Now he remembered it - Lu Zhizhou and Lu Qingyi were cousins.

 Chapter 526 Jian He_1

    Chapter 526: 526 Jian He_1"Hmm, I am."

    Lu Zhizhou nodded, looking at Lun Boyan with a hint of suspicion.

    She had the sense that Lun Boyan asking such a question at this moment was somewhat unusual.

    Lun Boyan: "..."

    Oh, he¡¯s right.

    He glanced at Lu Qingyi and seeing no particular reaction, he silently shut his mouth.

    It seemed Lu Qingyi was aware of this matter, and only Lu Zhizhou was in the dark.

    "My teacher is Jian He, I wonder if Qingyi knows him. I have been learning piano with him since I was a child, his piano performance skills are unparalleled. Now he is old and his health is failing, he has many ailments, I sincerely hope you can cure him."

    Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t speak, Lun Boyan didn¡¯t speak, Lu Zhizhou once again broke the silence, her voice steady and gentle.

    She had been abroad for the past few years and Jian He was always one to celebrate joys and conceal sorrows, he didn¡¯t even tell her about his ill health.

    "I¡¯ll do my best."

    Lu Qingyi leaned against the back of the chair, her eyes slightly squinted, she softly responded.

    She would never make promises she wasn¡¯t certain she could keep. Without seeing Jian He¡¯s condition for herself, she could not make any guarantees.

    "Actually, I don¡¯t expect a complete recovery, if you could help him live for a few more years, I would be grateful."

    Lu Zhizhou gave a bittersweet smile.

    She knew a little about medicine, just the rudiments, but she was aware that Jian He¡¯s situation was quite grim.

    Despite many renowned doctors having tried, none were hopeful. Thus, she didn¡¯t harbor high expectations, she just wanted Jian He to live a few more years, so she could spend time with him and make up for the companionship she missed over the years."

    Jian He had no children, only her as a disciple.

    A person is a master for a day, but a father for life. As Jian He lived alone, it was her duty to take care of him.

    Lu Qingyi quietly replied, "Hmm."

    Being naturally reserved, despite having some affection for Lu Zhizhou, she didn¡¯t think there was much to say.

    ¡ª¡ª

    Jian He lived in a courtyard house, it was an old house, somewhat rundown. Jian He was sitting on a recliner in the hall, reading a newspaper with reading glasses on.

    His hair was white and sparse, his face covered with wrinkles, and a number of age spots appeared on his skin. His hand holding the newspaper trembled slightly.

    The overall impression was of a frail old man.

    "Teacher."

    Lu Zhizhou approached and called out, her voice quite loud.

    The old man¡¯s hearing wasn¡¯t very good, and he probably wouldn¡¯t hear unless she spoke loudly.

    "Zhuzhou is here."

    Jian He looked up, squinting at Lu Zhizhou, adjusted his reading glasses with some difficulty and spoke with an effort.

    A smile appeared on his weathered face; even if smiling was a strain, it was clear he was in good spirits.

    "Didn¡¯t they ask you to rest? Why did you get up?"

    Lu Zhizhou said, slightly exasperated, as she came up to Jian He.

    "Can¡¯t keep still."

    Jian He put down his newspaper, his voice was hoarse, and his movements were sluggish.

    "It¡¯s a pity. I¡¯ve never met June in this lifetime."

    Then Jian He sighed, his voice full of regret.

    As a pianist, he admired June the most and loved the style of June¡¯s compositions.

    Unfortunately, June had not been seen in public for a long time and there were rumors that June was no longer alive.

    Although his piano skills were remarkable, they were not on par with June¡¯s. Now he was old and his health was failing, so he was worried about June¡¯s age as well.

    Lun Boyan glanced towards Lu Qingyi¡¯s direction, and then fell silent.

    Lu Qingyi was June.

    "You will. Just take care of yourself, and you will see June."

    Lu Zhizhou bent down, holding Jian He¡¯s hand as she spoke.

    "Girl, you understand."

    Lun Boyan glanced at Lu Qingyi, his eyes signaling her.

    "Qingyi, I¡¯m counting on you."

    Lu Zhizhou stood up and spoke to Lu Qingyi.

    "Teacher, she is a doctor, here to treat you."

    Lu Zhizhou then told Jian He in a gentle voice.

    She had been learning piano from Jian He since she was five. She had a high level of piano skills and had participated in some international piano competitions, and even won awards.

    As a young lady of the Lu family, she was expected to be proficient in all of literature, painting, music, and chess, piano was therefore a necessary pursuit.

    Lu Qingyi came closer, first observing Jian He¡¯s complexion, then bending down to take his pulse.

    "Are you studying traditional medicine, young lady?"

    Jian He asked in a kindly tone.

    Lu Qingyi: "Hmm."

    "Traditional medicine is good. Nowadays, everyone is focusing on Western medicine, and traditional medicine is slowly being buried."

    Jian He spoke with a chuckle, looking rather content.

    Many of their generation practiced traditional medicine, but with the passage of time, fewer people were studying it.

    Especially young people, it was rare to see a young woman studying traditional medicine. Seeing this, Jian He was genuinely happy.

    Lu Qingyi was silent, focusing on taking Jian He¡¯s pulse.

    "Teacher, Qingyi is quiet by nature."

    Lu Zhizhou chimed in.

    Old people do love to chatter, Lu Zhizhou reminded Jian He, lest Jian He took Qingyi¡¯s silence as impoliteness.

    "As people age, their body¡¯s basic indicators decrease. All I can do is help Mr. Jian live for a few more years."

    Lu Qingyi stood up and spoke bluntly.

    She couldn¡¯t interfere with the inevitabilities of life, sickness, and death. All she could do was help Jian He live a few more years.

    "I have lived long enough...cough cough..." sea??h th§× novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Jian He didn¡¯t seem to mind, he coughed once and chuckled contentedly.

    He had no children, only a disciple in Lu Zhizhou, he didn¡¯t have much to worry about.

    Lu Zhizhou was the young mistress of the Lu family, with a good family background and people to care for her, she didn¡¯t need him to fret over her.

    The only regret was that he had never seen June.

    "Silence, let me insert the needles."

    Lu Qingyi took out the silver needles she always carried with her and began inserting them into Jian He¡¯s head, her movements were swift.

    Jian He sat motionlessly, and several minutes later, Lu Qingyi wiped her hands and the sweat from her forehead with a tissue, saying, "We¡¯ll remove the needles in half an hour, I need to rest for a bit."

    Lu Qingyi leaned back on the couch, crossed her arms over her chest and closed her eyes, intending to nap for a while. She was indeed a bit tired after finishing an experiment.

    "Qingyi, go sleep in the room for a while, it¡¯s more comfortable to lie down."

    Lu Zhizhou suggested, inviting Lu Qingyi to rest in the room.

    She often came here, so she had a room here. Even though she hadn¡¯t been back for a long time, Jian He had always kept it clean for her.

    It was neat and tidy, ready for habitation.

    Lu Qingyi said nothing.

    "Shh, she¡¯s asleep."

    Lun Boyan shook his head at Lu Zhizhou, indicating Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi always could fall asleep in a second.

 Chapter 527 is very suitable for piano-playing hands _1

    Chapter 527: 527 is very suitable for piano-playing hands _1Lu Qingyi fell asleep quickly when she was tired, especially after finishing some tasks.

    Has she fallen asleep?

    Lu Zhizhou looked slightly surprised as just a second before, Lu Qingyi was still talking.

    How could she fall asleep so fast?

    "Qingyi loves to sleep," Lun Boyan chimed in. Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t have any other hobbies, she just particularly loved to sleep.

    Especially right after work, Lu Qingyi had the ability to fall asleep in a second, a skill Lun Boyan could not understand how she cultivated.

    Lu Zhizhou fell silent, and due to the acupuncture treatment, Jiang He had also fallen into a deep sleep.

    "Principal Lun, in addition to being Haudrick¡¯s most renowned Professor Lu, might there be other identities for Qingyi?"

    Lu Zhizhou curiously asked. Lu Qingyi was already very influential at such a young age, perhaps her identity as the most renowned Professor Lu at Haudrick was an understatement.

    Most talented individuals often keep a low profile.

    Presumably, a woman who can match Xu Boyan wouldn¡¯t be too disappointing.

    "That can only be verbally expressed, not thought," Lun Boyan coughed lightly, pretending to speak unintentionally.

    Lu Qingyi indeed had many identities, but without her permission, he couldn¡¯t disclose them.

    The two fell silent as a result.

    Half an hour later, Lu Zhizhou hadn¡¯t woken Lu Qingyi up, but she woke up by herself.

    "Awake. I was just about to wake you," seeing Lu Qingyi awake, Lu Zhizhou spoke slowly.

    He couldn¡¯t help but admire Lu Qingyi¡¯s internal biological clock, which led her to wake up naturally after half an hour.

    "Hmm."

    Lu Qingyi withdrew the needle from Jiang He. As soon as she removed it, Jiang He coughed slightly and woke up.

    His circulation seemed much improved.

    "My breathing has become much smoother."

    As soon as he woke up, Jiang He spoke these words, genuinely feeling a slight change in his body after the acupuncture treatment.

    A smile appeared on Lu Zhizhou¡¯s face, sincerely thanking Lu Qingyi.

    "I have something to attend at the school," Xu Boyan received a call and then hurried away.

    "Your hands are perfect for playing the piano." S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Jiang He, being a pianist, had no specific hobbies, except for observing other people¡¯s hands.

    Some hands were naturally made to play the piano, while others were not. Hands suitable for piano playing, with a little effort, can achieve a bit of success even if they have just a hint of talent.

    Lu Qingyi smiled faintly, "Do you like June¡¯s piano music?"

    She directly asked, in an indifferent tone, without any extra emotion.

    "Any pianist cannot help but admire June."

    Jiang He spoke slowly, his eyes filled with anticipation.

    June had not appeared publicly for a long time, and he had always wanted to meet June in person, but unfortunately, he was never granted the opportunity.

    "Do you like the piano music or the pianist?"

    Lu Qingyi raised an eyebrow, her lips curling into a smile as she asked.

    She was quite curious. She had always known that many people liked June¡¯s piano music, but she was not clear if those people just liked June¡¯s music or if they were also fond of the person behind the music.

    "To be honest, the admiration for June, initially derived from the music. But as time went on, people began to admire June as well," after a moment of silence, Jiang He spoke slowly.

    Everything he said was true.

    For someone who had never appeared in public, it was almost impossible to say that they purely ¡¯liked¡¯ him.

    "Do you have a piano?"

    Lu Qingyi smiled and asked.

    She hadn¡¯t touched a piano for quite a long time and now felt a bit rusty.

    She had heard of Jiang He, he was a very talented pianist with a highly esteemed reputation in the field of piano.

    It wouldn¡¯t be a problem for her to play him a piano piece.

    "You can play the piano?"

    Jiang He looked at Lu Qingyi in surprise. Initially, he thought that since her medical skills were so powerful, she must have devoted herself entirely to researching medicine.

    Because Lu Qingyi was simply too young.

    Lu Qingyi was modest: "A little."

    She didn¡¯t have the vanity that others had, who could not wait to announce to the world that she was June. She just wanted to be herself, properly concealing her true identity and achievements.

    "I have one in my room, I¡¯ll take you there."

    Lu Zhizhou smiled gently, looking at Lu Qingyi.

    Perhaps understanding that Lu Qingyi was not a simple character, he did not seem surprised on learning that she could play the piano.

    Accomplished individuals usually excel in many areas, and it is unlikely that they excel in only one field.

    Lu Qingyi nodded, following Lu Zhizhou into his room. Afterward, Lu Zhizhou came out once again to help Jiang He into the room.

    Perhaps due to Jiang He¡¯s fondness for the piano, the piano in Lu Zhizhou¡¯s room had been diligently cleaned by Jiang He, not a speck of dust in sight.

    Lu Qingyi lifted the cloth covering the piano. Slowly placing her hands on the piano, she randomly played a few notes, and the musical sounds were pleasing to the ears.

    Jiang He was seated on a chair inside the room, with Lu Zhizhou stood beside him.

    "Any particular piece you¡¯d like me to play?"

    Lu Qingyi turned her head and asked slowly.

    "You can play whatever you know."

    Given that Lu Qingyi¡¯s medical skills were so good, Jiang He did not have high hopes for her piano playing abilities.

    Excelling in one area often meant compromising in another.

    "Which of June¡¯s piano pieces do you like the most?"

    Lu Qingyi asked once again, her facial expression reflecting her seriousness.

    "Any will do."

    Jiang He thought it was unlikely that Lu Qingyi would be able to play June¡¯s piano pieces, but not wanting to dampen her spirits, he simply replied casually.

    "Let¡¯s play June¡¯s most famous piece."

    Lu Zhizhou had a smile on her face as she spoke gently.

    For some reason, she just believed that Lu Qingyi could play. Something deep inside her believed in Lu Qingyi.

    This cold and clear girl, the thing she probably disliked the most was boasting or saying things beyond her abilities.

    "Alright."

    Lu Qingyi agreed, closed her eyes lightly, and placed her hands on the piano keys.

    The piano music slowly flowed between her fingers. Every note of the music was identical to the one played by June.

    To say it was played by the same person wouldn¡¯t be an exaggeration.

    Lu Zhizhou and Jiang He both watched in disbelief.

    If she had merely imitated the piece, it would demonstrate how prodigious Lu Qingyi¡¯s talent was.

    "You¡¯re June, am I right?"

    Lu Zhizhou took a deep breath and spoke slowly.

    Although it was a question, she sounded convinced.

    The woman by Xu Boyan¡¯s side, she thought, would not be a person without strengths, but instead, a hidden powerhouse.

 Chapter 528: Becoming Who You Want to Be - 528 _1

    Chapter 528: Becoming Who You Want to Be - 528 _1Playing just like Liu Yue, Lu Zhizhou firmly believed that Lu Qingyi was undoubtedly Liu Yue.

    Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t respond, her fingers rapidly dancing on the piano keys, eyes half-closed, as if she was immersed in her own world.

    Jiang He felt his fingertips tremble, his lips slightly quivering.

    Liu Yue.

    This was Liu Yue.

    The Liu Yue he had envisioned all along was just a young girl in her twenties.

    Enough to shock many people.

    As the tune finished, Lu Qingyi opened her eyes.

    "Qingyi, so you were Liu Yue all along."

    Lu Zhizhou walked over to Lu Qingyi, speaking gently, her eyes filled with a smile.

    "Yes."

    Lu Qingyi nodded, hands stuffed in her trouser pockets, her expression slightly cold.

    "The blue comes out of the indigo, but surpasses the indigo."

    Jian He¡¯s eyes sparked with emotion as he looked at Lu Qingyi.

    Liu Yue.

    He finally met her in person.

    ¡ª

    Stepping out of Jiang He¡¯s house, Lu Qingyi wore a nonchalant expression.

    "Talented people are always hidden powerhouses."

    Lu Zhizhou walked alongside Lu Qingyi, turned her head to look at Qingyi and spoke softly.

    Lu Qingyi: "No."

    "What do you think of me?"

    Lu Zhizhou suddenly blurted out the question.

    Lu Qingyi looked at Lu Zhizhou, "Kind, generous, beautiful."

    The words were few, but those who knew Lu Qingyi were well aware that this was high praise. S~ea??h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Because Lu Qingyi wasn¡¯t one for judgement; average descriptors to others became high praises when spoken from her mouth.

    "Kind?"

    Lu Zhizhou suddenly laughed, her eyes twinkling with stars.

    Everyone in Kyoto knew of Lu Zhizhou¡¯s kindness.

    Lu Qingyi looked at Lu Zhizhou, saying nothing.

    "I¡¯m not naturally kind."

    Lu Zhizhou sighed, speaking slowly.

    Many people regarded Lu Zhizhou as inherently kind, but it was not so. She pushed herself to be kind, forced herself to live in the image Lu Mojing hoped for.

    Her mother passed away when she was young. Lu Mojing always indoctrinated her with the idea that her mother was an exceedingly kind woman and hoped that she would grow up to be the same.

    So, she always strived to meet Lu Mojing¡¯s expectations.

    And in the end, she became what Lu Mojing hoped for.

    She was kind, generous, knowledgeable, empathetic, and regarded by many as the perfect girl.

    But she wasn¡¯t happy.

    "Living as one likes is the most pleasant. It¡¯s not worth it to live up to others¡¯ expectations."

    Lu Qingyi looked at Lu Zhizhou, pausing for a few seconds before she spoke again, her voice soft.

    One should live their life as they want, and not let others impose their ideas onto them.

    Life lived in such a way is meaningless.

    Lu Zhizhou nodded: "Yes."

    What Lu Qingyi said was true, but it was hard for her to decide.

    Having obeyed for so long, it was difficult to rebel.

    "Do you wish your uncle had a daughter?"

    Lu Qingyi suddenly asked.

    Lu Qingyi quite liked Lu Zhizhou. It would be nice to have Lu Zhizhou as a sister, she wondered if Lu Zhizhou would mind having her as a younger sister.

    "I used to think so, but he remained unmarried all his life, there must have been a girl he couldn¡¯t forget."

    Lu Zhizhou spoke delicately, a slight bitter smile on her lips.

    Lu Mohai was an exceptional man, he stayed single his entire life. Besides nurturing a hidden affection for a girl in his heart, Lu Zhizhou couldn¡¯t think of a reason why Lu Mohai remained single.

    Sometimes she envied Lu Mohai for his ability to do as he pleased, and wait without any constraints.

    Lu Zhizhou also wondered what if she was not Lu Mojing¡¯s daughter but Lu Mohai¡¯s, would everything be different?

    Would her life then be turned upside-down?

    Lu Qingyi stayed silent and so did Lu Zhizhou.

    "I¡¯ll give you a ride."

    Lu Zhizhou held her car keys and spoke slowly.

    "No need, Xu Boyan is coming to pick me up."

    Lu Qingyi checked her phone, a touch of happiness playing about her lips.

    "Haven¡¯t you passed your driving test yet?"

    Watching Lu Qingyi¡¯s joyful expression, Lu Zhizhou felt a twinge of envy.

    "Yes, but I don¡¯t like driving."

    Lu Qingyi shook her head, speaking matter-of-factly.

    She had taken her driving test as soon as she came of age, and could drive even before.

    She enjoyed a good car race, but she seldom drove otherwise.

    She found finding a parking spot particularly annoying, so much that she¡¯d rather spend money to take a cab, or take the bus or subway.

    Xu Boyan arrived soon after. He cast a tender look at Lu Qingyi and nodded at Lu Zhizhou.

    "Your father approached me."

    Xu Boyan held Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand and turned to leave, then looked back at Lu Zhizhou, dropping such words.

    "About the arranged marriages, right? He¡¯s been harboring that idea for a long time. I thought after spending a few years abroad, his obsession would diminish, but it seems not."

    Lu Zhizhou smiled, her voice tinged with resignation.

    Going abroad for studies wasn¡¯t her idea in the first place because it meant being too far from home, and she didn¡¯t want to leave Jian He behind.

    But Lu Mojing was relentless in setting her up with Xu Boyan and insisted she interact more with him. She grew weary and chose to study abroad.

    Xu Boyan just looked at Lu Zhizhou and said nothing, holding Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand tightly the whole time.

    "Did he know you¡¯re married?"

    Lu Zhizhou asked.

    "Yes."

    "Well, that puts me in an awkward position."

    Lu Zhizhou lowered her head. From Xu Boyan¡¯s response, she had a pretty good idea of what Lu Mojing had said to Xu Boyan.

    Lu Zhizhou knew her father better than anyone and understood his deep interest in advantages

    He had been obsessed with arranging a marriage with Xu Boyan and having his daughter inherit the Lu family¡¯s business

    "Xu Boyan belongs to me, and I can handle this."

    Lu Qingyi held Xu Boyan¡¯s hand tighter, looking at Lu Zhizhou as she spoke, her expression filled with determination.

    If Lu Zhizhou was not interested in Xu Boyan, then things would be easy to manage. Although she would not become insecure just because someone else likes Xu Boyan.

    Mainly, she likes Lu Zhizhou.

    Lu Zhizhou smiled but remained silent.

    She knew no matter what her father said, Xu Boyan and Lu Qingyi would never part. She was just tired of her father¡¯s behavior.

    Tired of her father¡¯s nagging lectures.

 Chapter 529 Yao Meishu commits suicide_1

    Chapter 529: 529 Yao Meishu commits suicide_1Lu Qingyi had just finished a politics class, setting down her chalk and stepping out of the classroom, when she saw Lu Jiahao standing at the classroom doorway.

    Lu Jiahao was a science student, so naturally, he didn¡¯t take politics classes.

    "Sister..."

    Not having seen him for a day, Lu Jiahao¡¯s eyes were slightly puffy, his expression somewhat desolate; it seemed as though he hadn¡¯t slept the entire night, his voice hoarse.

    The students who came out of the classroom were curiously looking at the situation, giving sidelong glances, but no one dared to stop and watch.

    Although Lu Qingyi was young and beautiful, she was not easy to deal with, and everyone had experienced her fierceness.

    "What happened to you?"

    The Lu Jiahao of yesterday was still full of vitality, but overnight he had become like this.

    Lu Qingyi frowned, looking at Lu Jiahao with a touch of heartache.

    "Sister...Mom...my Mom...she¡¯s gone."

    Lu Jiahao took a deep breath, forcing himself to calm down.

    He initially said "mom", but quickly corrected himself; she was his mother, not Lu Qingyi¡¯s.

    Gone?

    Lu Qingyi frowned, "What do you mean?"

    "She committed suicide."

    Lu Jiahao¡¯s breathing was heavy, his dropped hands clenching tightly as his throat filled with sorrow.

    Just last night, Yao Meishu had taken her own life. He had received the news late last night, and when he had rushed over, all he saw was Yao Meishu lying quietly in the bed, covered with a white cloth.

    She was very quiet, her face pale.

    Lu Qingyi paused for a moment, her face still indifferent, "Have you made the funeral arrangements?"

    Her words were delivered lightly, without any hint of sorrow, as if she was asking about something irrelevant.

    "Yeah. Can you come see her? To see her off one last time."

    Lu Jiahao¡¯s voice was hoarse, his words heavily nasal.

    He had anticipated Lu Qingyi¡¯s indifferent reaction; as there was no emotional attachment, it sounded like she was discussing someone else¡¯s affairs.

    "I can."

    Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t refuse. Hands in her pockets, she followed Lu Jiahao out of the campus.

    Lu Jiahao was now an adult, and had taken a driving test. Xu Boyan had given him a car when he got his driver¡¯s license.

    As per Lu Qingyi¡¯s request, the car was not too luxurious or expensive and was suitable for a student to drive.

    "Sister, she¡¯s gone now. I hope you can let go of what happened in the past and forget all the unpleasantness."

    Lu Jiahao¡¯s voice was very soft.

    Although Yao Meishu wasn¡¯t kind to Lu Qingyi, Yao Meishu was his mother. Between Lu Qingyi and Yao Meishu, he couldn¡¯t make any choice.

    "She was terrible. I apologize to you on her behalf."

    Lu Jiahao spoke again, his tone gradually turning genuine.

    "Without love, there¡¯s no hatred."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s tone was incredibly calm.

    A long time ago, she had ceased to care about many things. If it weren¡¯t for the relationship between Ruan Qingyang¡¯s death and Yao Meishu, she wouldn¡¯t have involved Yao Meishu at all.

    She simply treated Yao Meishu as a stranger.

    Lu Jiahao was silent, and so was Lu Qingyi.

    ¡ª¡ª

    In the crematorium, Yao Meishu lay quietly in the coffin, her makeup exquisite. Because of the cosmetics, her face seemed slightly rosy.

    Lu Yao and Lu Jiayue stood to one side, Lu Jiayue¡¯s eyes red and swollen, and Lu Yao¡¯s expression showing his hard-to-conceal sorrow.

    The surroundings were engulfed in a mournful atmosphere, and many people were present: some whom Lu Qingyi knew, some she didn¡¯t.

    Since Yao Meishu and Lu Yao moved to Kyoto, Lu Yao had gradually transferred all their possessions to Kyoto, and now he was developing his business there.

    Lu Qingyi stood quite a distance away, her face expressionless as she watched the group of grieving people.

    Not everyone was genuinely mourning. Some people were just pretending to grieve for Yao Meishu because they wanted to get close to Lu Yao.

    "Sister, I¡¯ll go first."

    Lu Jiahao bit his lip, opening his mouth slowly to speak.

    He didn¡¯t insist on Lu Qingyi going over, he just hoped that she would be present.

    "Where have you been? Have you become indifferent to your own mother because you¡¯ve been hanging out with Lu Qingyi too much? Have you become as cold-hearted as her?"

    Seeing Lu Jiahao, Lu Jiayue suddenly shouted at him.

    Yao Meishu held a lot of weight in her heart. Yao Meishu¡¯s death was a heavy blow to Lu Qingyi. Sear?h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Seeing that Lu Jiahao was not present, Lu Jiayue felt a breath of anger in her heart and was very unhappy.

    Then, thinking about Lu Jiahao¡¯s good relationship with Lu Qingyi, she couldn¡¯t help flying off the handle today.

    Ha, she¡¯s Lu Jiahao¡¯s sister, born of the same father and mother, but Lu Jiahao treats her no better than a stranger.

    "Sister, calm down a bit."

    Lu Jiahao tried to make his voice sound as calm as possible, slowly opening his mouth to speak.

    "I calm down? If it weren¡¯t for Lu Qingyi, would Mom have committed suicide?"

    Lu Jiayue¡¯s eyes were bloodshot as she glared at Lu Qingyi in her heart.

    If it weren¡¯t for Lu Qingyi having Yao Meishu sent to jail, Yao Meishu would still be alive and well today, and wouldn¡¯t think to commit suicide.

    So, everything started because of Lu Qingyi.

    "Mom did something wrong."

    Lu Jiahao swallowed his anger, slowly opening his mouth to reply.

    Yes, if it weren¡¯t for Lu Qingyi, Yao Meishu would not have committed suicide. By the same token, if it weren¡¯t for Yao Meishu, Ruan Qingyang would not have died.

    It was a cycle of cause and effect. Yao Meishu was just reaping what she had sown.

    "Enough, now is not the time to argue."

    At that moment, Lu Yao intervened. Turning his head, he saw Lu Qingyi standing not far away and was momentarily stunned.

    Why was Lu Qingyi here?

    Ever since the truth was revealed, he had been unable to find Lu Qingyi. He had tried calling Lu Qingyi, but he had been thoroughly blacklisted.

    When he learned of Yao Meishu¡¯s suicide, he also tried to call Lu Qingyi but to no avail. Even his text messages yielded no results.

    Lu Yao really hadn¡¯t expected Lu Qingyi to come.

    Seeing Lu Yao stunned, Lu Jiayue also followed his gaze and saw Lu Qingyi, and she, too, was stunned.

    Lu Qingyi?

    "Did you bring her?"

    Lu Jiayue quickly turned to look at Lu Jiahao and asked slowly.

    Lu Jiahao had suddenly left, it must have been to find Lu Qingyi.

    Ha, but Lu Qingyi actually had the face to come.

    Lu Jiahao nodded: "Yes."

    "She did nothing wrong."

    At the end, Lu Jiahao added the sentence.

    That¡¯s right, Lu Qingyi was not at fault. The incident with Yao Meishu had nothing to do with Lu Qingyi.

    "Ha, you¡¯re kidding."

    Lu Jiayue glared at Lu Jiahao, then strode over to Lu Qingyi.

 Chapter 530 Yao Meishu Cremation_1

    Chapter 530: 530 Yao Meishu Cremation_1Lu Qingyi stood in her place, chatting with Xu Boyan on her phone, and did not see Lu Jiayue walking towards her.

    "Lu Qingyi."

    Lu Jiayue didn¡¯t hold back, her voice sounded blunt and immensely cold as she called Lu Qingyi¡¯s name.

    Lu Qingyi looked up, her eyes met Lu Jiayue¡¯s.

    "What guts you have to show up?"

    Lu Jiayue spoke directly and bluntly, her voice filled with suppressed anger.

    She blamed everything on Lu Qingyi.

    "To spectate your debacle."

    Lu Qingyi spoke indifferently, her phone in her pocket now, her casual words so cold they could frost over.

    Her whole demeanor seemed totally nonchalant.

    "You...."

    Lu Jiayue pointed at Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi glanced over Lu Jiayue¡¯s hand, then walked straight past her towards Yao Meishu.

    "Qingyi...."

    Lu Yao saw Lu Qingyi coming and called out.

    Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t respond to Lu Yao. She looked at Yao Meishu lying still inside her coffin.

    So beautiful, so serene.

    "Failing to educate your daughter properly, were you planning on letting her follow your footsteps?"

    Unexpectedly, Lu Qingyi stared at Yao Meishu and mocked, her voice chillier than ever before.

    Huh.

    "Lu Qingyi, you are sick."

    Lu Jiayue couldn¡¯t hold back and cursed at her, her gaze seething with hatred.

    "Qingyi, you were supposed to see off your mother, correct?"

    "Qingyi, considering today¡¯s situation, you should refrain from causing any scene."

    "Yiyi...."

    "Yiyi, you have grown up, come over and let me have a look."

    "Such a beauty...."

    Each relative began their small talk as they saw Lu Qingyi, all of them eager to establish good relations with her.

    None of these relatives knew that Lu Qingyi was not Yao Meishu and Lu Yao¡¯s biological daughter. Both Yao Meishu and Lu Yao kept this a secret from the family.

    Therefore, these relatives naturally assumed Lu Qingyi to be Yao Meishu and Lu Yao¡¯s biological daughter.

    They all knew about Lu Qingyi¡¯s peculiar character.

    They also heard about Lu Qingyi¡¯s status, a position they had never dared to dream of and were now eager to establish ties with.

    "So, no one knows about me being no one except you, correct?"

    Lu Qingyi did not respond to the crowd¡¯s chattering. She turned towards Lu Yao, the smile on her lips exceptionally sarcastic.

    Huh.

    Lu Yao nodded.

    Feeling ashamed of this situation, they chose not to share the information and only a few of their closest associates knew about it, no one else.

    "Do you want to tell them or should I?"

    Lu Qingyi asked, her question filled with certainty she didn¡¯t try to disguise, the smile on her face was freezing cold.

    Huh.

    Lu Qingyi smiled icily, causing Lu Yao to shiver involuntarily.

    "Well, er, Qingyi is not my biological daughter. There was a mix-up at that time, and I forgot to tell everyone."

    Lu Yao rubbed his nose and slowly said.

    He felt too humiliated to mention the circumstances that led to this situation, so he just stated it simply.

    Lu Qingyi gave Lu Yao a cold glance and chose not to say anything.

    She was willing to ignore these smaller details in consideration of Yao Meishu¡¯s absence.

    "What¡¯s going on?" Sear?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "No way, Qingyi looks so much like Meishu, how could she not be Yao Meishu¡¯s daughter?"

    "Don¡¯t try to fool us with this topic."

    "Did you become estranged from your daughter because she¡¯s become successful, and now you want to abandon us, your poor relatives?"

    "...."

    The group of relatives started chattering again, entirely forgetting that it was Yao Meishu¡¯s funeral, not a family reunion.

    Perhaps in their eyes, personal interest was more important than anything else, other things didn¡¯t matter much.

    Self-interest is above everything else.

    Lu Yao gave them a detailed explanation before the relatives finally calmed down.

    Lu Qingyi watched with cold eyes. She felt relieved that she was not Yao Meishu¡¯s and Lu Yao¡¯s daughter, or else she would also end up involved with these annoying relatives.

    Gu Yansi arrived late. By the time he got there, Yao Meishu¡¯s body was already in the crematorium.

    The intense flames were particularly glaring.

    Both Lu Jiayue and Lu Jiahao already had red eyes, the expression on Lu Yao¡¯s face showed his inner torment. The group of relatives, on the other hand, appeared to be either genuinely upset or merely pretending to be.

    Lu Qingyi wore an indifferent look. She watched as the coffin turned to ashes in the fire, as if it were something that didn¡¯t concern her in any way.

    Gu Yansi witnessed this scene when he arrived.

    He looked at the flame, felt a slight trepidation in his heart, but didn¡¯t express other emotions.

    He had no feelings for her, as they never spent time together.

    "Brother, you¡¯re here? Sorry, I forgot to inform you."

    Of everyone present, only Lu Jiahao had Gu Yansi¡¯s contact information, apart from Lu Qingyi.

    And only Lu Jiahao was on good terms with Gu Yansi.

    Lu Jiahao felt guilty for not informing Gu Yansi, having only thought about Lu Qingyi in that moment, therefore overlooking Gu Yansi.

    "It¡¯s alright."

    Gu Yansi answered, in his typical nonchalant tone. It was just sending off a biological mother who he had no feelings for.

    He received the information from Lu Qingyi.

    "Brother."

    Lu Jiayue¡¯s eyes lit up when she saw Gu Yansi. Her face wet with tears, she smile slightly at Gu Yansi¡¯s sight.

    She had always wanted to establish a good relationship with Gu Yansi, but he always ignored her.

    Gu Yansi gave Lu Jiayue a cursory glance and simply nodded, without uttering a word thereafter.

    "Yansi, I didn¡¯t expect you¡¯d come."

    Seeing Gu Yansi, Lu Yao¡¯s eyes gleamed with excitement.

    His biological son, who he previously begged to return home, but didn¡¯t come.

    He didn¡¯t expect him to come today.

    Gu Yansi¡¯s expression was exceptionally hit-or-miss.

    "Lu Yao, who is this?"

    "Not really, is this your son?"

    "I feel so confused."

    "I¡¯m a bit puzzled."

    "This boy looks a lot like Jiahao."

    "...."

    The relatives began to discuss again, all of them talking about Gu Yansi, curious about him.

    Gu Yansi frowned slightly, a sign of dissatisfaction. He was not comfortable with the attention and, like Lu Qingyi, preferred peace and quiet.

    So, like Lu Qingyi, he had no affinity for these gossiping relatives.

    "Your mother, regardless of your feelings, deserves to be accompanied to her final journey."

    Lu Qingyi walked up to Gu Yansi¡¯s side and spoke, her voice crisp and cold.

    It is a mark of respect.

    Even if there were no feelings, one should accompany their kin to their last journey.

    "Yes, I know."

    Gu Yansi nodded.

    He understood the concept or he wouldn¡¯t have come.

    When Lu Qingyi had messaged him, he was still in class and had to take leave to attend the funeral.

    Despite not wanting to accept it, he thought that he should come and pay his last respects as she was his biological mother.

 Chapter 531ã€Selling Freedomã€‘Small Shop_1

    Chapter 531: 531¡¾Selling Freedom¡¿Small Shop_1Lu Yao held Yao Meishu¡¯s ashes in his hand, his lips trembling slightly and his face filled with sorrow.

    Over two decades of love was over; Yao Meishu was gone, and his heart was empty, completely empty.

    All that was left were his children.

    Lu Jiayue was crying, her eyes were swollen red, she covered her face and cried bitterly.

    Despite all her faults, she was excellent when it came to familial love, she genuinely loved her parents, even though she had been selfish too.

    Lu Jiahao had red eyes, but not a single tear fell.

    As the saying goes, ¡¯A man doesn¡¯t shed tears easily.¡¯ He kept all the pain in his heart.

    Gu Yansi¡¯s expression was faint, also affected by the sad atmosphere, she felt a little sad inside.

    Lu Qingyi kept her hands in her pockets, her face indifferent as if this had nothing to do with her. But in fact, she was a little upset inside; after all, her heart was not made of iron.

    The woman she erroneously recognized as her mother for nearly twenty years was gone, she was not indifferent to Yao Meishu¡¯s death. It was just that she kept her feelings inside, uttering harsh words on the outside.

    "My condolences."

    The people from the crematorium bowed to Lu Yao and spoke slowly.

    They had seen too many separations brought about by death and were numb to it.

    "Let¡¯s go. My condolences." S§×ar?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Lu Qingyi said to Lu Jiahao, and then she left first, her retreating figure appearing nonchalant.

    After leaving the crematorium, the cold expression on Lu Qingyi¡¯s face subsided, replaced by a hint of sorrow.

    No feelings?

    Of course she had some.

    Her heart ached a little.

    She might proclaim she had no feelings, but the heart doesn¡¯t lie, she did care to some extent.

    "Child, don¡¯t be sad, I¡¯m here."

    Xu Boyan came at some point, he hugged Lu Qingyi into his arms, his hand gently rested on her head as he comforted her softly.

    He understood Lu Qingyi better than he understood himself.

    "I¡¯m fine."

    Lu Qingyi shook her head and replied slowly.

    "I¡¯ll take you to eat something delicious."

    Xu Boyan lightly tapped Lu Qingyi¡¯s nose, speaking with a doting voice.

    It was easy to comfort this child. Though Lu Qingyi might appear aloof and cold, a good meal or a piece of candy could bring her cheer.

    His child was cold on the outside but warm and gentle inside.

    "Okay."

    Lu Qingyi placed her hand in Xu Boyan¡¯s and smiled at him.

    Having Xu Boyan was enough.

    She was happy and content now, with Xu Boyan doting on her and tolerating all her little quirks.

    "Xu Boyan, will you ever get tired of me?"

    Without driving, the two walked hand in hand. All of a sudden, Lu Qingyi asked this question.

    Could long-term relationships fade? Lu Qingyi wondered if there would ever come such a day for Xu Boyan.

    "No way. My child is so charming."

    Xu Boyan let out a light laugh, gently ruffling Lu Qingyi¡¯s hair, speaking with undeniable tenderness.

    Impossible.

    He could get tired of anything, but never of his girl. In his entire life, it would not be possible. His love for her would only grow stronger.

    The child he had finally wooed must be cherished well.

    "Where are we going?"

    Lu Qingyi asked.

    "A new little restaurant that just opened. The food there is not bad."

    Xu Boyan replied softly.

    There was no doubt the place they were going was somewhere that sold food Lu Qingyi liked to eat.

    In the bustling city, the two walked hand in hand. Passers-by were turning their heads, captivated by this high-profile couple.

    A little restaurant opened in a prime location. It seemed to be newly renovated, everything was fresh and new.

    The signboard was white, the words black, exceptionally eye-catching.

    "Selling Freedom"

    The name was also very attention-grabbing, offering a fresh perspective.

    The restaurant wasn¡¯t crowded, perhaps because it was newly opened, there weren¡¯t many customers.

    Lu Qingyi looked at Xu Boyan.

    "It¡¯s opened by Lu Zhizhou."

    Xu Boyan said, his arm around Lu Qingyi.

    "Selling Freedom."

    It seemed quite appropriate for Lu Zhizhou.

    She appeared free, but it seemed that she was also bound by something. She appeared gentle, but her character was not actually gentle.

    People are free, but their hearts may not be as free.

    Lu Qingyi and Xu Boyan walked in. The decoration inside the restaurant was novel.

    The interior was spacious, with tables and chairs set in a random order, looking somewhat messy.

    There were all kinds of things inside the restaurant.

    "Buffet?"

    Lu Qingyi glanced around, then turned to Xu Boyan and asked.

    The way the food was displayed inside made it look like a buffet, but there were some things that were different.

    "Yes, it¡¯s the idea of freedom."

    Xu Boyan nodded.

    Eating at a buffet was a free choice - whatever you wanted to eat was available.

    Many rare and expensive items were available here too. It seemed that Lu Zhizhou had put in a lot of effort.

    Lu Zhizhou was sitting at the counter, she was focusing on calculating something, her expression concentrated.

    "Qingyi, Xu Boyan."

    She looked up and saw Lu Qingyi and Xu Boyan, she gave a smile and called their names to greet them.

    "I happened to visit Aunt Xu yesterday, and met Xu Boyan. I thought it would be nice if he could bring you to my restaurant. I didn¡¯t expect he would actually come," Lu Zhizhou walked up to them, took Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand, and turned her back on Xu Boyan, completely ignoring him.

    Her shop had nothing to do with Xu Boyan. She had said it politely, not expecting that he would really bring Lu Qingyi here.

    She¡¯d been planning to text Lu Qingyi that afternoon, to invite her to come the next day.

    "The shop is nice. Is it expensive?"

    Lu Qingyi looked around and asked slowly.

    The decoration materials were all top-notch, worth a fortune. The food looked fresh, and there were many exquisite dishes and cakes. Surely, the price would not be cheap.

    "88 per person, quite affordable for everyone. I didn¡¯t open this shop to make a profit. Even if I lose money, it¡¯s not a big problem, I can cover it,"

    Lu Zhizhou shook her head. What she was not short of was money. Even if the shop lost money, it wasn¡¯t a big issue for her, she could make up for the losses.

    This shop was primarily a spiritual sustenance for her.

    "Child, I have something to attend to at the company. I can¡¯t accompany you now."

    Xu Boyan received a phone call and then left. He gently rubbed Lu Qingyi¡¯s head, his voice tender as always.

    "You two are really in a good relationship."

    Lu Zhizhou sighed, with a trace of complex emotions in her eyes.

    "You carry someone in your heart."

    Lu Qingyi looked at Lu Zhizhou. After a long silence, she said this sentence slowly.

    When someone carries another in their heart, their eyes cannot lie, and neither can their inexplicable sadness.

    Lu Zhizhou smiled faintly, the smile on her lips seemed a bit bitter.

 Chapter 532 Lu Zhizhou has someone he likes_1

    Chapter 532: 532 Lu Zhizhou has someone he likes_1"Would you accompany me for a drink?"

    Lu Zhizhou brought out a pot of wine, she poured herself a glass without asking, then looked up at Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi nodded, "Hmm."

    Lu Zhizhou poured Lu Qingyi a glass and finished hers in one gulp.

    "Some things are better left unsaid and kept in the heart."

    Lu Zhizhou put down her glass, her lips curved up slightly as she spoke softly.

    Her voice was as soft as a murmur.

    Yes, there were so many things, things out of her control, that she could only think about secretly and not openly discuss.

    She had gotten used to being the obedient girl, living up to her father¡¯s expectations until she felt she had lost her true self.

    "Your destiny is in your own hands. No one can tie your fate, it depends on whether you dare to rebel."

    Lu Qingyi muttered, staring at the glass of wine on the table.

    Nothing was insurmountable.

    The girl she once was felt sad and hurt because Yao Meishu and Lu Yao ignored her. But so what?

    If they didn¡¯t like her, fine. She could love herself. That¡¯s why she fought so hard to do what she wanted to do.

    "Easier said than done..."

    Lu Zhizhou chuckled lightly, but didn¡¯t carry on.

    Since she was young, Lu Mojing had always told her that a girl should be gentle, talented, sensible, empathetic. In short, a girl should try to be perfect to be loved.

    That¡¯s why she had always aimed to live up to Lu Mojing¡¯s standards.

    She felt like a hypocrite, forcing a smile when she didn¡¯t feel like it.

    "Life is short, don¡¯t leave regrets. If you need it, I can help."

    Lu Qingyi said, her words carrying a promise to Lu Zhizhou.

    "You might be aware that my uncle has no children. My father hopes I will take over the family business in the future. Not to mention my uncle probably doesn¡¯t want to hand it to a girl like me, even if he did, I wouldn¡¯t be interested. My father is the only one who¡¯s interested in the business."

    Lu Zhizhou shook her head as she said, her voice filled with helplessness.

    Lu Mojing was keen to have her take over the family business, which was why he had groomed her and encouraged her to ingratiate herself with Lu Mohai.

    She adored her Uncle Lu Mohai and would have been good to him even without her father¡¯s instruction.

    However, once Lu Mojing¡¯s expectations were involved, she began to question whether her kindness towards Lu Mohai was genuine or if it was mostly pretense.

    "What if your uncle had a daughter?"

    Lu Qingyi raised an eyebrow, looking at Lu Zhizhou as she spoke.

    "A daughter?" Lu Zhizhou burst into laughter. "My uncle has always been alone and rarely goes out these years. Where would he get a daughter from?"

    Lu Zhizhou didn¡¯t believe Lu Mohai could have a daughter. It seemed too absurd.

    Lu Qingyi merely smirked, not saying a word.

    "I do wish he had one. Perhaps then, my father will give up his ambitions."

    After a few seconds of silence, Lu Zhizhou opened up again.

    It was simply a matter of taking control or not, as they were all part of the Lu family. Lu Mohai wouldn¡¯t leave them with nothing.

    All that Lu Mojing wanted was power.

    "That necklace around your neck is very unique."

    Suddenly, Lu Qingyi noticed Lu Zhizhou¡¯s necklace and was momentarily taken aback.

    She thought it looked familiar, but she couldn¡¯t get a clear view of it.

    "It¡¯s one of a kind."

    Lu Zhizhou smiled sweetly. Her smile was warm, like a ray of sunlight in winter, warming the heart.

    It was a smile that came from the heart.

    "He gave it to me."

    It wasn¡¯t necessary for Lu Zhizhou to elaborate further, Lu Qingyi had already guessed the origin of the necklace.

    Still, it did seem familiar. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Lu Zhizhou: "Hmm."

    "May I have a look at it?"

    Lu Qingyi was curious about the necklace.

    It was almost too familiar.

    "Sure."

    Lu Zhizhou removed the necklace and handed it to Lu Qingyi, careful as if handling a precious jewel.

    As it was a precious item, she made sure to handle it with care.

    Lu Qingyi examined the necklace closely and soon figured it out, "It¡¯s beautiful."

    "Just a necklace?"

    "Yeah, just one. Nothing more."

    With a nod, Lu Zhizhou affirmed.

    "Could you tell me your story? Perhaps I can help."

    Lu Qingyi said to Lu Zhizhou, a slight smile played on her lips.

    "We met overseas, our meeting ¨C as well as our falling in love ¨C was a total accident. He gave me this necklace a month ago. I broke up with him a week before I returned to China. I told him I was tired of him, that I liked someone else. I shouldn¡¯t have been with him from the start, but I was selfish..."

    Lu Zhizhou spoke softly, her voice almost a whisper.

    Yes, he was her shining light, her beacon in the night. She could have refused him when he confessed his feelings. But she was drawn to his beauty and allure.

    She had let him down in this life. In the next one, she wished they would never meet again as she could not fulfill her promise.

    Lu Qingyi had a phone in her hand under the table, the display showed it was recording. Once Lu Zhizhou finished speaking, she pressed stop and saved it.

    She looked at Lu Zhizhou, acting as if nothing had happened.

    Lu Qingyi asked, "Can you forget him?"

    Lu Zhizhou shook her head.

    "Are you longing to see him?"

    Lu Zhizhou nodded.

    "Why don¡¯t you tell him what¡¯s troubling you?"

    Lu Zhizhou shook her head, "His family isn¡¯t wealthy."

    She wasn¡¯t belittling his social status, but what good would telling him do? Her father cared only about money and benefits.

    If he came from a wealthy family, she could fight for him. But...

    She was afraid that if she told him, he would blame himself.

    "Have you ever thought that one day there might be another woman by his side, with all his tenderness directed toward her, and a small child beside them? A happy family of three, while you can only look on, alternating between laughter and tears."

    Lu Qingyi slowly spoke, her voice hypnotic.

    Lu Zhizhou was taken aback. As she listened to Lu Qingyi, she could almost visualize it and felt a sharp pain in her heart.

    If that day really came, what would she do?

    Would her heart ache then?

    All these were unknowns.

    "Time heals all wounds. No one in this world can¡¯t live without someone else. I believe everything will be fine. I trust that I can live well."

    Lu Zhizhou took a deep breath and responded lightly with a hint of sarcasm.

    Who could predict the future?

 Chapter 533 Lu Qingyi Confession_1

    Chapter 533: 533 Lu Qingyi Confession_1In this world, no one actually can¡¯t live without someone else, they all can live, it¡¯s just a matter of whether they are happy or not.

    Time indeed can heal many things, but it takes a very long time, a lifetime or two, or three... No one can predict how long it will take.

    "Is your uncle happy?"

    Lu Qingyi posed a question, looking at Lu Zhizhou and asking in a rather casual tone.

    Lu Mohai is just surviving, but he¡¯s not happy because he¡¯s carrying someone in his heart.

    He remained unmarried all his life, never experiencing the joy of having a family, never enjoying the happiness that family brings.

    Although he¡¯s physically alive, every day he lives in longing.

    Before knowing about Lu Qingyi, Lu Mohai was living but not happy. After learning that Ruan Qingyang had given birth to a daughter for him, he genuinely smiled for the first time.

    Time, though capable of healing many things, is extremely difficult to remedy.

    "Unhappy."

    The answer from Lu Zhizhou was affirmative.

    That¡¯s right, Lu Mohai is unhappy because he¡¯s holding someone in his heart, hence unhappy.

    "You can go and grab hold of your happiness, I can help you."

    Lu Qingyi made a promise to Lu Zhizhou.

    It¡¯s a pity to regret if two people who are attracted to each other don¡¯t come together.

    "When I returned to the country, my uncle seemed to be in a much better mood, his smile seemed genuine."

    Lu Zhizhou thought carefully and compared to her departure, Lu Mohai¡¯s mood had greatly improved.

    Had he come to terms with it or something?

    Lu Zhizhou was curious but didn¡¯t ask, and it wasn¡¯t appropriate to ask either.

    "It¡¯s because he found something new to cling on to."

    Lu Qingyi drained the glass of alcohol on the table and said slowly, her smile at the corner of her mouth very subtle.

    "Really?"

    Lu Zhizhou¡¯s eyes lit up instantly, and she asked slowly.

    "Are you talking about someone similar to replace what¡¯s missing?"

    After a few seconds of silence, Lu Zhizhou asked again.

    Walking out of one romance usually means falling in love with another. Lu Mohai has been obsessed with the romance for too long, and the likelihood of him falling in love with another person is slim.

    "He has a daughter, the fruit of his love with his most beloved person, so naturally he finds something new to cling on to."

    Lu Qingyi gave a short laugh and Lu Zhizhou had misunderstood what she meant, which was only natural.

    She said slowly, not feeling that there was anything wrong in mentioning it. After all, it was something that she would eventually find out.

    Without wanting to reveal her identity, Lu Mohai must be feeling quite upset, she thought.

    "Daughter?" sea??h th§× Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Lu Zhizhou looked at Lu Qingyi in shock, her face full of disbelief.

    The words that Lu Qingyi said were hard for her to believe.

    Lu Mohai had always been alone, and it was very doubtful that suddenly there was a daughter.

    "Well, let me introduce myself again. My name is Lu Qingyi, the biological daughter of Lu Mohai, the daughter of Lu Mohai and Ruan Qingyang."

    Lu Qingyi looked at Lu Zhizhou, and said slowly, her lips slightly upturned, her smile brilliant.

    Her voice was soft, her gaze upon Lu Zhizhou friendly.

    Lu Zhizhou was stunned completely, she looked at Lu Qingyi in astonishment, her gaze roving over Lu Qingyi¡¯s face.

    Scanning her eyebrows, her eyes, her nose, her mouth...

    At first glance, Lu Qingyi felt very familiar and gave off a faint familiar scent, perhaps due to the resemblance in their looks.

    It appeared that way.

    Lu Zhizhou stood up, looking at Lu Qingyi, she didn¡¯t speak for a long time, she was mostly shocked.

    "You..."

    Between the two of them, there was a long silence. Lu Zhizhou took a deep breath, looking at Lu Qingyi, she didn¡¯t know exactly what to say.

    "We¡¯ve done a DNA test."

    Lu Qingyi was very calm, she poured herself another drink, her smile was mild.

    There was nothing that couldn¡¯t be said.

    "It¡¯s an honour to be your sister."

    It took a long time for Lu Zhizhou to calm down and she extended a friendly hand towards Lu Qingyi. Her smile was gentle and sincere.

    Having an excellent sister like Lu Qingyi, Lu Zhizhou felt very fortunate. It was a great honour.

    "This is my first time being someone¡¯s younger sister, you¡¯ll have to guide me."

    Lu Qingyi stood up, she reached out her right hand and clasped Lu Zhizhou¡¯s right hand, the corners of her lips slightly lifted.

    Having a sister wasn¡¯t be a bad thing. On the contrary, she liked Lu Zhizhou and felt particularly comfortable interacting with her.

    They both smiled at each other; laughing while eating, creating a very harmonious atmosphere.

    When Wen Linyu entered "Selling Freedom", staring at the smiling girl, he was stunned on the spot.

    Now that his leg has healed, he likes to walk around. He wanted to go find Lu Qingyi, but couldn¡¯t find a reason to go see her.

    He heard about a small shop opening nearby, so he thought of going to check it out. If the food is good, he could share it with Lu Qingyi.

    The girl he likes seems to be very interested in food.

    "Young Master, what¡¯s the matter?"

    The man next to him, who was watching Wen Linyu in a daze, asked in confusion.

    "Nothing."

    Wen Linyu lightly replied and then went to sit in a corner, his eyes were constantly on Lu Qingyi, who was eating and talking, showing a smile from time to time.

    This Lu Qingyi, is the most genuine Lu Qingyi, the happiest Lu Qingyi.

    In the past, he had never seen Lu Qingyi like this.

    The woman next to Lu Qingyi is Lu Zhizhou, Lu Mohai¡¯s niece, the Lady of the Lu Family, which Wen Linyu recognizes.

    How did these two people with completely different characters come to be together? And even appear to be having a great time chatting?

    Wen Linyu was curious.

    "This green pepper rice ball is really delicious, you should try it."

    Lu Zhizhou picked up a green pepper rice ball with communal chopsticks into Lu Qingyi¡¯s bowl, she said with a smile.

    As the daughter of the Lu family, she lived comfortably and luxuriously, always using and eating the best of everything. She seldom came into contact with ordinary things like these. Furthermore, Lu Mojing didn¡¯t allow it.

    When she first ate this dish, it was prepared by him. The taste was unforgettable.

    "Hmm, it¡¯s very delicious."

    Lu Qingyi nodded. She loved green peppers, she had tried green peppers prepared in all sorts of ways, and naturally the green pepper rice balls were no exception.

    This is a very delicious dish.

    "What do you like to eat? I¡¯m a good cook, I can make it for you one day."

    Lu Zhizhou said.

    She¡¯s proficient in music, chess, calligraphy, and painting, and her cooking skills are also quite good, which she learned, while she was overseas, she cooked for herself most of the time as she wasn¡¯t used to foreign food.

 Chapter 534 Lu Qingyiâ€™s Anger_1

    Chapter 534: 534 Lu Qingyi¡¯s Anger_1"I quite like green peppers."

    Lu Qingyi pointed to the green pepper rice ball in her bowl, then spoke slowly.

    She wasn¡¯t used to saying she really liked something; from her mouth, ¡¯quite like¡¯ was already pretty good.

    "Okay, come to my place next time, I¡¯ll cook it for you."

    Lu Zhizhou gently curled her lips, she spoke slowly, in a soft and tender voice.

    There were many things she knew how to do, most of which she began learning as a child, but the things she liked were actually pretty scarce.

    Cooking just happened to be one of them.

    She diligently learned to draw as a child, but she really had no interest in it. The things she drew were beautiful but lacked a certain spirit.

    Lu Qingyi nodded, "Okay."

    "It¡¯s truly a case of meeting too late. I really like you - I had no idea that you¡¯re my sister."

    A shallow, faint smile hung on Lu Zhizhou¡¯s face, it felt very warm.

    Lu Qingyi laughed.

    "Lu Zhizhou, long time no see, when did you come back to the country?"

    Wen Linyu finally couldn¡¯t help but walk over, his gaze fell on Lu Qingyi¡¯s face, but his words were directed at Lu Zhizhou.

    He was naturally aware of Lu Zhizhou¡¯s return to the country.

    "Quite a while ago, have your legs recovered?"

    Lu Zhizhou¡¯s gaze drifted downwards, she was looking at Wen Linyu¡¯s intact legs, with a slight sense of surprise.

    She had heard that it couldn¡¯t be cured, it was surprising that Wen Linyu was actually standing up again.

    Quite astonishing.

    "Yes, they have."

    Wen Linyu¡¯s gaze remained on Lu Qingyi, he spoke slowly, tenderly.

    Kyoto¡¯s two gentle figures: Wen Linyu and Lu Zhizhou.

    The gentleness of these two was universally recognized.

    Everyone in Kyoto knew of Wen Linyu¡¯s gentle side, but nobody knew his dark side except for those close to him and his rivals.

    Everyone knew about Lu Zhizhou¡¯s gentleness, but no one knew about her inner frustration.

    "Don¡¯t you think my sister is pretty? But she¡¯s already married, so don¡¯t entertain such thoughts."

    Lu Zhizhou was not aware that Lu Qingyi knew Wen Linyu, and she had no knowledge of their past relationship.

    Her relationship with Wen Linyu was not the best, but it wasn¡¯t bad either. She smiled as she gave him this reminder.

    Lu Qingyi was indeed stunning, dazzling even.

    "Your sister?"

    Wen Linyu was shocked, he looked at Lu Qingyi, then back at Lu Zhizhou, his eyes full of surprise. sea??h th§× ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Lu Zhizhou¡¯s sister?

    When did Lu Zhizhou have a sister? How come he didn¡¯t know?

    "Yep, my cousin."

    Lu Zhizhou nodded.

    Lu Qingyi stayed silent, she ate the food in her bowl, acting as if Wen Linyu did not exist at all.

    It seemed as if Wen Linyu was non-existent.

    Wen Linyu was really surprised, "You¡¯re Lu Zhizhou¡¯s cousin?"

    His voice was soft, but mixed with astonishment.

    He could barely believe it.

    Lu Qingyi ignored Wen Linyu, she acted as if nothing had happened. She pulled out her phone, glanced at it, replied to a message, then put the phone away and continued eating.

    Wen Linyu: "....."

    Seeing how Lu Qingyi was ignoring him, Wen Linyu felt very dejected.

    Although he knew about Lu Qingyi¡¯s cold nature and that she held him in contempt, he still felt hurt.

    "Sorry, but my sister can be a bit cold and isn¡¯t fond of talking to strangers."

    Lu Zhizhou looked at Lu Qingyi and spoke slowly.

    Wen Linyu: "Hmm."

    It wasn¡¯t that Lu Qingyi disliked talking to strangers, but simply that she particularly disliked him. Wasn¡¯t he considered a familiar face since he has known Lu Qingyi for over three years?

    Although Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t like talking to strangers, she wasn¡¯t rude.

    "Mind if I sit?"

    Seeing that Lu Qingyi wouldn¡¯t say anything, Wen Linyu asked Lu Zhizhou.

    Even though Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t seem interested in talking to him, he could at least enjoy a meal at the same table as her - that would be nice.

    Lu Zhizhou looked at Lu Qingyi, then said: "We¡¯re almost done eating. Why don¡¯t you sit at another table? Think of it as my treat."

    Knowing that Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t like strangers, Lu Zhizhou tactfully declined.

    Because she was so used to being gentle, she¡¯d developed the habit of tactful rejection.

    "It¡¯s okay, I¡¯m not really hungry."

    Wen Linyu replied, then pulled out a chair and sat down.

    "Clap!"

    The chopsticks slapped against the table, emitting a thud.

    Lu Qingyi got up, she looked at Wen Linyu coldly, "Have trouble understanding human language, do you?"

    Despite Lu Zhizhou¡¯s tactful words, Wen Linyu certainly would have been able to pick up on her meaning.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s sudden move caught Lu Zhizhou off guard.

    "Wen Linyu, I remember making myself very clear."

    Lu Qingyi coldly stared at Wen Linyu, her voice brimming with chilliness.

    She had put it plainly, so why couldn¡¯t Wen Linyu understand?

    She asked him not to appear in her line of sight, yet Wen Linyu insisted on showing up.

    Just as Lu Qingyi finished speaking, Lu Zhizhou was taken aback.

    So these two people actually knew each other.

    A trace of injury flashed through Wen Linyu¡¯s eyes, his gaze was a little gloomy, "I just... why can¡¯t you understand?"

    Wen Linyu didn¡¯t think he had done anything wrong, he was simply fond of Lu Qingyi. If he can¡¯t get her, does this mean he can¡¯t even cherish the opportunity to see her more?

    Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t want to see him, but he genuinely wanted to see her.

    Knowing she was married, he felt as if his heart had shattered.

    "Get out!"

    Lu Qingyi pointed in the direction of the entrance, her voice was especially icy.

    She didn¡¯t want to say another word, she felt each additional word was a waste of her saliva. She¡¯d said enough.

    She found deception the most loathsome, and he had already crossed her line.

    "Lu Qingyi..."

    Wen Linyu affectionately called out to Lu Qingyi, he placed his right hand over his heart, appearing heartbroken.

    It really hurt a lot.

    "I¡¯m leaving now, we¡¯ll keep in touch."

    Lu Qingyi shook her phone at Lu Zhizhou, she spoke softly, her tone unusually calm.

    If Wen Linyu didn¡¯t leave, she would. It was not a big deal.

    "...Okay."

    Up to this point, Lu Zhizhou was still taken aback. She watched Lu Qingyi walk out, looking completely bewildered.

    She¡¯d never witnessed such an indifferent side of Lu Qingyi, it was as if she had been replaced with someone else.

    She had known that this girl was cold from the first time they met, her nature was unlikely to be good, but a Lu Qingyi like this had never been seen before.

    In front of Xu Boyan, this girl could be very gentle.

    "Lu Qingyi..."

    Watching Lu Qingyi¡¯s figure, Wen Linyu muttered to himself, gradually crouching down.

    His heart was overflowing with pain.

    Before Lu Qingyi and Xu Boyan got their marriage certificate, he was always fooling himself, telling himself that he still had a chance. Even after they got their marriage certificate, he still believed he had a chance.

    Marriage could end in divorce, right?

    But deep down, Wen Linyu had always known that, from beginning to end, he was simply deluding himself.

 Chapter 535 Someone Picks Up on Rainy Day_1

    Chapter 535: 535 Someone Picks Up on Rainy Day_1"What is your... relationship with each other?"

    It wasn¡¯t until Lu Qingyi¡¯s figure disappeared from sight that Lu Zhizhou fully realized what was going on. She lowered her head to look at Wen Linyu.

    She wasn¡¯t very familiar with Wen Linyu. Every time she saw him, his face was always filled with a gentle smile, and his voice was soft when he spoke.

    Lu Zhizhou always thought they were very similar.

    She had never seen Wen Linyu so sad and dejected, which stirred her curiosity. S~ea??h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "I wish we were in a relationship."

    Wen Linely slowly stood up, a bitter smile drawn on his lips.

    "We met three years ago..."

    Wen Linyu sat down on a chair, reciting the entire story of his and Lu Qingyi¡¯s relationship without any exaggeration.

    He understood that his actions could not be justified, but he truly wanted to keep Lu Qingyi by his side.

    After listening to his story, Lu Zhizhou didn¡¯t think of Wen Linyu as a contemptible person. She just pitied him.

    It was a shame that Lu Qingyi had to know such a person.

    She didn¡¯t side with anyone; she just saw things from an objective perspective.

    Lu Qingyi did nothing wrong, and neither did Wen Linyu.

    Because of her character, Lu Qingyi wanted to disconnect from everything and avoid dealing with Wen Linyu.

    Because Wen Linyu loved Lu Qingyi, he resorted to drastic measures.

    "Love is like opium; once you¡¯re addicted, you can¡¯t quit. Wen Linyu, I hope you keep your promise and stay away from Qingyi."

    Lu Zhizhou slowly curled her lips upward, her voice barely audible.

    Lu Qingyi was her sister. When it came to protection, she only thought of Lu Qingyi.

    If Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t like something, she wouldn¡¯t like it either.

    "I stand with Qingyi on this issue. So, my cafe does not welcome you. Please leave."

    Lu Zhizhou¡¯s voice sounded polite and gentle, yet Wen Linyu could sense a change in her tone.

    It conveyed an imposing authority that was not to be challenged, much like Lu Qingyi.

    ¡ª¡ª

    It had been a long time since it rained in Kyoto. Lu Qingyi came out of a math class only to find that it was raining.

    "Sister, I want to study abroad."

    Lu Jiahao, with books in his arms, walked out of the classroom and slowly said by Lu Qingyi¡¯s side.

    Yao Meishu¡¯s death had made this sunny boy mature quite a bit. He seemed to have grown overnight, lacks the youthful naivety of a boy, instead showing a certain maturity.

    "Okay, tell me what you need."

    Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t question the reason why. She glanced at Lu Jiahao, her voice filled with warmth.

    "Lu Jiayue..."

    Lu Jiahao looked at Lu Qingyi, slowly voiced a name, then fell silent as if unsure of what to say next.

    Lu Qingyi: "Hmm?"

    "She skipped a year and is now in her third year, using your reputation."

    Lu Jiahao lowered his head, slightly embarrassed, as he spoke.

    Lu Jiayue was quite exceptional in many ways, but she didn¡¯t have the ability to jump from the first year to the third year directly.

    Her excuse was that because she was Lu Qingyi¡¯s sister, the school agreed to her skipping a year after much consideration.

    "Hmm."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s voice was calm, devoid of any extra emotion.

    It seemed like she wasn¡¯t bothered, or perhaps, she already had a plan in mind.

    "Sister, can you let it go? Just this once."

    Lu Jiahao said.

    After all, Lu Jiayue was his biological sister, and he felt the need to consider her feelings.

    He was in a difficult position in between them.

    Studying abroad could help him avoid some domestic connections.

    Lu Qingyi: "Hmm."

    "It¡¯s been quite a while since it rained in Kyoto."

    Lu Qingyi reached out to catch the raindrops. Her voice was very soft.

    Many students who didn¡¯t bring umbrellas were standing in the hallway, looking around. Many were paying attention to Lu Qingyi and Lu Jiahao, but none had the courage to approach them.

    Lu Jiahao looked at Lu Qingyi silently.

    "I can be tolerant, as long as my bottom line isn¡¯t breached."

    Lu Qingyi turned to look at Lu Jiahao and slowly said.

    She wasn¡¯t cold-hearted. She had feelings too. What she didn¡¯t like was when people crossed her personal boundaries and repeatedly provoked her.

    Whether it was Lu Jiayue or Yao Meishu.

    If Lu Jiayue had been less hostile towards her, she wouldn¡¯t have suggested using her name.

    If Yao Meishu had been as kind to her as she had been to Lu Jiayue, Lu Qingyi might not have turned her into the police for killing her birth mother.

    In truth, feelings are mutual.

    Lu Qingyi wasn¡¯t naturally unfeeling, it¡¯s just that she was lacking love and thus closed off her heart.

    Had she received more love, her current disposition would possibly be different.

    "Okay, I understand."

    Lu Jiahao nodded in response.

    "Did you bring an umbrella?"

    Lu Qingyi asked as the rain started to get heavier.

    "No."

    Lu Jiahao shook his head.

    "Okay, your brother-in-law will come to pick me up."

    Lu Qingyi glanced at her phone, a beautiful smile curling up at the corner of her lips.

    Having someone to pick you up when it¡¯s raining, having company when you¡¯re sad, loving someone who loves you back--perhaps that is the most beautiful life.

    "Been waiting long, kiddo?"

    Just as Lu Qingyi finished speaking, Xu Boyan¡¯s magnetic voice echoed around them.

    The sound of the rain accompanying his doting gentleness sounded unusually pleasant.

    With his right hand holding an umbrella and his left in his pocket, Xu Boyan walked towards Lu Qingyi with powerful strides, dazzling like a figure from a painting.

    Lu Qingyi just stared at Xu Boyan, the smile on her lips growing wider.

    A sudden thought came to her:

    You must believe, when you¡¯re with the right person, they can sweep away the dust in your life, and even if you¡¯re deep in the valley, all you have to do is look up and be greeted with a brilliant starry sky.

    Seeing Xu Boyan slowly approaching her under the umbrella, Lu Qingyi felt as if she was looking at the whole world.

    "No."

    She tilted her head upward, her eyes twinkled with joy.

    "Good girl."

    Xu Boyan took his hand from his pocket, gentle and fond, and lightly tousled Lu Qingyi¡¯s hair.

    "Shall we leave?"

    Xu Boyan extended his hand to Lu Qingyi.

    A beautiful couple standing together, the man affectionate and gentle, the woman with a calm smile on her face.

    The people in the hallway turned their heads to watch but none of them discussed it openly. Envy was silently taking root in their hearts.

    "Did you only bring one umbrella?"

    Lu Qingyi placed her hand on Xu Boyan¡¯s, her voice soft and gentle.

    Xu Boyan nodded: "Yes."

    He only brought one umbrella so they could share it.

    "Give me your jacket."

    Lu Qingyi reached out for Xu Boyan¡¯s jacket, her voice soft and sweet.

    "Alright."

    Without any objections, Xu Boyan complied and took off his jacket.

 Chapter 536 Lu Jiahao: The clown is actually me_1

    Chapter 536: 536 Lu Jiahao: The clown is actually me_1Lu Qingyi took Xu Boyan¡¯s coat and her lips curled into a slight smile. Then, she reached for the umbrella in Xu Boyan¡¯s hand, and handed it to Lu Jiahao.

    "Take it, you might catch a cold from the rain."

    She forcefully pushed the umbrella into Lu Jiahao¡¯s hands.

    Xu Boyan had just come over from the company, dressed in business attire. His coat was now in Lu Qingyi¡¯s hands.

    "I..."

    Lu Jiahao was lost for words. Holding the umbrella felt like a hot potato.

    He didn¡¯t know whether to take it or to discard it.

    When he met Xu Boyan¡¯s gaze, he didn¡¯t see any coldness. Only then did he manage to let out a heavy breath.

    It was just like watching a romance drama.

    Lu Jiahao had been afraid that Xu Boyan would get angry if Lu Qingyi gave the only umbrella to him.

    But now it seemed like everything was okay.

    "Together?"

    Lu Qingyi opened Xu Boyan¡¯s coat over their heads and looked at him with a playful smile.

    "Sure."

    Xu Boyan naturally took the coat from Lu Qingyi and they both took shelter underneath it.

    It was pouring rain.

    "I¡¯ll count to three, then let¡¯s run together, okay?"

    Lu Qingyi held onto Xu Boyan¡¯s arm and spoke slowly.

    "Okay."

    A smile curved upon Xu Boyan¡¯s lips.

    "One."

    "Two."

    "Three."

    As soon as she finished speaking, Xu Boyan and Lu Qingyi both ran into the rain together.

    Xu Boyan held the coat with both hands, shielding Lu Qingyi steadily. Her head was slightly tilted, and the smile on her lips was sweet.

    The rain was heavy and they were sprinting through it. Those on the street umbrella shielding them from the rain, watched them in envy.

    They loved rainy days, for they could share the same roof and run romantically in the rain.

    With you by my side, even the rain is romantic.

    Lu Jiahao watched the two rushing figures in the rain. As the silhouettes of Lu Qingyi and Xu Boyan gradually shrank in his sight until they disappeared, he silently looked down at the umbrella in his hand.

    In the end, he was the clown.

    While others had love, he was alone.

    He had been afraid that Lu Qingyi giving him the umbrella might anger Xu Boyan. He didn¡¯t expect the two to be having their own little romantic moment.

    "Whoa, is that Professor Lu¡¯s boyfriend? He¡¯s so handsome."

    "I thought that Professor Lu, being such a cool goddess, would be aloof. But her smile just now was so sweet."

    "Dang, a handsome man and a beautiful woman, what a feast for the eyes."

    "This man looks successful indeed. The best always end up with the best."

    "I didn¡¯t expect our goddess of a professor to have a boyfriend."

    "I really want his WeChat, but I don¡¯t dare ask."

    "Professor Lu is young and beautiful, and now she also has a boyfriend. She literally has everything to be envied."

    "They are so perfect together, oh my God."

    "The way that man touched Professor Lu¡¯s head is so gentle. I¡¯m nearly falling for him."

    "Professor Lu looks so beautiful when she smiles. I¡¯m totally in love."

    "So, love can really make people soft."

    "I admit I¡¯m envious..."

    "Body taken over by jealousy..."

    The students who saw everything were chattering away, filled with envy.

    They didn¡¯t dare talk when Lu Qingyi was there. Only when she left, did they dare to speak freely.

    After all, everyone had experienced Lu Qingyi¡¯s aloofness. No one wanted to provoke such a young professor.

    Lu Jiahao¡¯s lips unsurprisingly curved into a comfortable smile. It was good for Lu Qingyi to meet Xu Boyan.

    "You like getting caught in the rain with me?"

    At the school gate, Xu Boyan opened the car door for Lu Qingyi softly tousled her hair, his voice was indulgent and gentle.

    Half of Xu Boyan was soaked while Lu Qingyi¡¯s upper body was still dry, but her lower body was somewhat wet.

    The weather was somewhat cold.

    "Isn¡¯t that how they do it in dramas? Don¡¯t you find it romantic?"

    Lu Qingyi covered her mouth as she laughed, then spoke slowly. sea??h th§× N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    It wasn¡¯t that she wanted to experience romance, but she wanted to be more considerate of Lu Jiahao by leaving the umbrella to him.

    She and Xu Boyan could get drenched together, as long as they were together.

    To be drenched in the rain together was romantic in its own way.

    "Silly girl, you¡¯ll catch a cold."

    Xu Boyan fastened Lu Qingyi¡¯s seatbelt and then went around to the driver¡¯s side.

    In such heavy rain, a child¡¯s clothes would get wet and they could catch a cold. He hated to see his child catch a cold, so he protected her cautiously.

    "Didn¡¯t you say you¡¯re here?"

    Lu Qingyi smiled at Xu Boyan.

    Because Xu Boyan was there, she wasn¡¯t afraid of any storm.

    "Mm, I¡¯ll hold up the sky if it falls."

    Xu Boyan¡¯s voice was exceptionally gentle.

    "Shall we go to the movies?"

    Lu Qingyi was idly playing with her phone while Xu Boyan was driving when she suddenly looked up at him.

    The two of them hadn¡¯t been to the movies for a long time.

    "Let¡¯s change clothes first."

    Xu Boyan wouldn¡¯t reject any request from Lu Qingyi.

    They were drenched and had to change or they would catch a cold. He wasn¡¯t that worried about himself, but he was concerned about Lu Qingyi.

    After changing clothes, Lu Qingyi booked tickets online and the two went to the nearest movie theater.

    In a sudden bout of interest, Lu Qingyi bought tickets for an animated movie, "Xu Boyan, do you think it¡¯s childish?"

    Lu Qingyi held the two movie tickets, looking up at Xu Boyan, a smile flickering in her eyes.

    To be honest, she seldom watched animation movies, almost never.

    Fairy tales are deceptive, so aren¡¯t many animated movies?

    Today¡¯s sudden purchase of animated movie tickets was purely due to a whim. She just wanted to see it.

    "No, no matter what you want to do, I will always be with you."

    Xu Boyan kissed Lu Qingyi¡¯s forehead, his voice indulgently affectionate.

    Whatever their child wanted to do, he would go along with to the end. He would never find it boring or childish.

    They held hands and entered the movie theatre. Probably because of the animated movie, the audience was mostly children, along with some parents bringing their children.

    People of Lu Qingyi and Xu Boyan¡¯s age were rare.

    "Xu Boyan, in the future, let¡¯s bring our kid to watch animated movies together, okay?"

    Lu Qingyi suddenly turned to look at Xu Boyan. Her voice was very soft.

    She saw several couples holding their babbling children coming to the cinema to watch movies. A family of three, looking very happy.

    She and Xu Boyan would probably look like that in the future, right?

    "Hmm? Do you want a child?"

    Xu Boyan raised his eyebrows, gently looking at his girl, his expression extremely doting.

    His child was still young and he didn¡¯t feel rushed about having children, though he quite wanted a child of their own.

 Chapter 537 Wants to Shoot a Movie_1

    Chapter 537: 537 Wants to Shoot a Movie_1"I want a child that belongs to us. Do you want a daughter or a son?"

    Lu Qingyi held Xu Boyan¡¯s hand, a gentle smile playing on the corner of her mouth.

    Many modern women are adamant about not wanting children before marriage, and Lu Qingyi used to think the same.

    The idea of living alone, without children.

    But when true love comes, you want to have a child that belongs to you and the person you love.

    "I would like a daughter because she will be as adorable as you. A son would be nice too, so he could protect you with me in the future."

    Xu Boyan¡¯s voice was gentle, full of indulgence.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s mouth twitched slightly. Just from Xu Boyan¡¯s words, she could sense the difference between a son and a daughter.

    That difference was quite significant.

    A daughter was doted upon, while a son was expected to be self-reliant.

    "Xu Boyan, do you have a bias against sons?"

    Lu Qingyi pinched Xu Boyan¡¯s arm, her mouth twitching unconsciously. She genuinely thought Xu Boyan had a bias against sons.

    "No, absolutely not."

    Xu Boyan raised his right hand to swear.

    The movie started soon, and the two of them fell silent. There were two empty seats next to Lu Qingyi.

    Ten minutes into the movie, a woman with slightly messy hair rushed over carrying a child.

    The child was about five or six years old and was crying, attracting disgruntled looks from others in the theater.

    "Sorry, sorry, sorry."

    The woman apologized, then soothed the child in her arms, "Don¡¯t cry, shall we watch the cartoon? Mommy will make sure to be on time next time."

    The woman¡¯s voice was gentle, calming the child.

    As expected, the child stopped crying and sat quietly watching the movie, without saying a word to the woman.

    Lu Qingyi glanced at the woman next to her and quickly looked away.

    When the movie ended, Lu Qingyi and Xu Boyan held hands as they left.

    "Xu Boyan, I suddenly became interested in movies."

    Lu Qingyi suddenly said.

    "Sure, we can come and watch often."

    Xu Boyan smiled and responded.

    He naturally had to embrace whatever his little friend liked.

    "No, I meant, I want to make a movie."

    Lu Qingyi shook her head at Xu Boyan.

    She knew and was involved in many things, but the one area she hadn¡¯t yet explored was film. Now, she suddenly gained interest.

    "Huh?"

    Xu Boyan looked at Lu Qingyi in confusion.

    "I¡¯m suddenly interested in becoming a director."

    Lu Qingyi said, stretching lazily. Her face reflected a languid air.

    She wasn¡¯t particularly interested in acting, but directing intrigued her.

    She wanted to make a movie ¡ª a film about her and Xu Boyan, capturing their sweet moments.

    "Okay, whatever you want. What do you want to shoot?"

    Xu Boyan reached out, gently massaging Lu Qingyi¡¯s head. His voice was indulgent and gentle.

    Whatever Lu Qingyi wanted to do, he would support as much as possible.

    "I will write my own script, find my own actors, shoot it myself, and be self-sufficient."

    Lu Qingyi yawned widely and spoke slowly.

    "Lu Qingyi."

    As they chatted and walked, someone suddenly called out Lu Qingyi¡¯s name. She turned her head to look and slightly frowned.

    Behind her was a woman holding a boy, around thirty years old, with slightly messy hair and a somewhat sallow complexion. She looked somewhat familiar, but Lu Qingyi couldn¡¯t recall where she had seen her before.

    The woman¡¯s gaze eagerly darted towards Lu Qingyi.

    "Is he your boyfriend?"

    The woman put down the child, looking at Lu Qingyi in disbelief.

    It seemed she couldn¡¯t believe that Lu Qingyi had a boyfriend or something.

    "Yeah."

    Lu Qingyi couldn¡¯t remember who the woman in front of her was, but she answered anyway.

    "I never imagined you¡¯d have a boyfriend, and he is quite handsome." S§×ar?h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    The woman suddenly laughed with a hint of bitterness and helplessness.

    Zhu Yawen had a hard time imagining Lu Qingyi, who was so cold-natured, would already have a boyfriend.

    "Not a boyfriend, we¡¯re married."

    Lu Qingyi and Xu Boyan entwined their fingers. She glanced at Xu Boyan, a gentle smile on her face.

    No matter who the person was, she and Xu Boyan were indeed a married couple. This fact was undeniable.

    "Married?"

    Zhu Yawen was dumbfounded, her incredulous gaze flitting between Xu Boyan and Lu Qingyi.

    Married?

    Lu Qingyi was married?

    By her calculation, Lu Qingyi would only be twenty years old. Did she get married so young?

    "Lu Qingyi, although I didn¡¯t like you in the past, I have to say, don¡¯t step into the grave of marriage too soon."

    Zhu Yawen laughed, her smile bitter.

    It was apparent from her appearance that she wasn¡¯t doing well.

    Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t say a word, her grip on Xu Boyan¡¯s hand tightening.

    "You don¡¯t remember me?"

    Zhu Yawen asked doubtfully, seeing Lu Qingyi¡¯s indifferent reaction.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s expression was more like seeing a stranger than a person she knew.

    "Well, since you¡¯re so outstanding, I must be just an insignificant figure in your world. So it¡¯s normal if you don¡¯t remember me."

    Before Lu Qingyi could answer, Zhu Yawen started talking to herself.

    "I want to go home."

    The boy by Zhu Yawen¡¯s side tugged at her trouser leg while demonstrating an air of arrogance. Speaking with Zhu Yawen, he didn¡¯t sound like he was talking to his mother.

    "Alright, alright, we¡¯ll go home soon. Let me finish talking, okay?"

    Zhu Yawen crouched down and spoke to the boy, her voice cautious and delicate.

    "No, I want to go home now."

    The boy¡¯s voice was firm as tears welled up in his eyes. They were on the verge of falling any second.

    If Zhu Yawen said no again, the boy would start crying.

    "Can I have your contact information? I want to chat with you sometime."

    As she hastily pulled out her phone, Zhu Yawen asked Lu Qingyi.

    "No need, we¡¯ll meet again if it¡¯s meant to be."

    Lu Qingyi tersely refused. For people she barely remembered, there was no need to keep contact.

    "Alright then..."

    Zhu Yawen put her phone back, her smile bitter. Then, carrying the boy, she hailed a taxi and left.

 Chapter 538 meets Zhu Yawen again_1

    Chapter 538: 538 meets Zhu Yawen again_1Zhu Yawen¡¯s matter was just a small interlude, which did not have any effect on Lu Qingyi and Xu Boyan.

    Upon returning to the apartment, Lu Qingyi nestled on the sofa and began tapping away on her tablet.

    "The child is really busy."

    Xu Boyan embraced Lu Qingyi from behind, slowly speaking.

    "I¡¯m writing a script."

    Lu Qingyi never even lifted her head, her fingers tapping rapidly on the keyboard.

    Lu Qingyi was the type that took immediate action once she committed to something, getting to work instantly on tasks she had just discussed.

    Xu Boyan: "..."

    Alright, work was more important to her than he was.

    "By the way, I want to finalize the actors¡¯ recruitment within a week."

    Lu Qingyi spoke, her expression serious and devoid of any trace of joking.

    What she wants to do, she does quickly. She never procrastinates.

    "So hasty?"

    Xu Boyan chuckled softly.

    "My dear little gal is indeed impulsive, unwilling to waste a single moment."

    Xu Boyan gently massaged Lu Qingyi¡¯s head as he spoke, his voice soft and tender.

    The tasks she had just talked about a couple of hours ago, she had already planned out.

    This little partner of his was truly...

    ¡ª¡ª

    The news about Hardrick¡¯s famous Professor Lu wanting to shoot a film quickly spread throughout Hardrick.

    There were performing arts students at Hardrick, all of whom were eager to try out. Students from other faculties were also very interested.

    The film was unimportant, the remarkable aspect was that both the script and the director were Lu Qingyi. They all wanted to give it a try, perhaps they might develop a good relationship with Lu Qingyi because of this drama?

    Many were tempted.

    "Qingyi, you¡¯re awesome!"

    In the milk tea shop, Jiang Yumeng held a cup of milk tea and gave Lu Qingyi a thumbs-up.

    The outstanding indeed had a distinction, able to do anything they thought of.

    Since Lu Qingyi left the Medical School, they¡¯ve hardly seen each other.

    This time, after hearing that Lu Qingyi was going to shoot a movie, she and Luo Jia were eager to catch up.

    At university, everyone was busy with their studies, frequently contacting each other via phone but rarely meeting in person.

    Lu Qingyi wasn¡¯t preoccupied with academics, but her arrangements were more than theirs.

    "The film tells the story of me and Xu Boyan."

    Lu Qingyi slowly spoke, lightly scooping some fruit from in front of her.

    Luo Jia: "....."

    Jiang Yumeng: "....."

    They felt as if they were eating a dog¡¯s dinner.

    "You can keep an eye on the character prototype for me."

    After a pause, Lu Qingyi spoke again.

    Of course, she wouldn¡¯t play herself, and Xu Boyan wouldn¡¯t either. Besides, at least the characters should be similar in personality.

    "Qingyi, do you think we can find another one like you?"

    "Qingyi, you are making things difficult for us."

    Luo Jia and Jiang Yumeng exchanged glances, then slowly spoke.

    Finding someone similar to Lu Qingyi, a beauty who is aloof but incomparably captivating, was indeed a difficult task.

    "It¡¯s not that difficult."

    Lu Qingyi chuckled lightly, she never felt her personality was extraordinary, nor did she think there was only one person similar to her in this world.

    "Let¡¯s change the subject."

    Lu Qingyi spoke again, continuing with this topic was meaningless.

    They haven¡¯t met in a long time, and it was more about catching up now.

    "Qingyi, when will I be even half as good as you?"

    Jiang Yumeng sighed.

    Lu Qingyi asked, "Want to join the medical organization?"

    "I want to, but it¡¯s indeed quite difficult."

    She naturally wanted to join the medical organization, but she felt her abilities were insufficient. They wouldn¡¯t accept you into the medical organization simply because you wanted to join.

    "Hmm, I see."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s tone was calm and composed. As long as Jiang Yumeng wants it, nothing is an issue.

    "If there¡¯s anything you don¡¯t understand, you can always come to me," said Lu Qingyi.

    The three of them finished their milk tea, dined together, and then parted ways.

    Jiang Yumeng went to the medical school laboratory, recently she had been really busy. Luo Jia was highly esteemed by her professor and was now also researching issues with him.

    Both of them were pretty busy.

    Their efforts were not in vain. Both of them were doing extremely well now.

    Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t have many friends, but Jiang Yumeng and Luo Jia could be counted as such. The two of them were good to her, so she naturally reciprocated without hesitation.

    "Lu Qingyi, we meet again."

    Just as Lu Qingyi was about to call for a ride on her phone, a woman in front of her called out to her.

    The woman had exquisite makeup, her hair pulled up, and looked every inch the professional career woman.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s brows furrowed slightly. sea??h th§× N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Again?

    It did not seem like they had met before.

    Lu Qingyi ran through the people she had seen in the past few days but did not recall this woman in front of her.

    "My name is Zhu Yawen, the one who spoke to you outside the cinema yesterday, I am also your college classmate."

    Seeing that Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t seem to remember her, Zhu Yawen began to introduce herself.

    It was hard for Lu Qingyi to relate the woman standing in front of her, with fine makeup, to the woman she saw yesterday with messy hair and a pale face.

    The difference was like night and day.

    "Can we have a chat?"

    She pointed to a nearby caf¨¦ and asked.

    At university, Lu Qingyi was just a naive child, and now she has grown into a beautiful lady.

    She had known back then that Lu Qingyi would become a captivating beauty, and now she was even more attractive than the two words could describe.

    "Okay."

    Lu Qingyi put her phone into her pocket and casually put her hands in her jeans pocket, following Zhu Yawen into the caf¨¦.

    The caf¨¦ was very quiet, with soft piano music playing. They chose a casual spot to sit down.

    "Give me a black coffee, no sugar, thanks." Zhu Yawen said to the waiter, then turned to Lu Qingyi, "What would you like? Order it yourself, it¡¯s on me."

    Lu Qingyi: "Just plain boiled water for me."

    Zhu Yawen paused, but refrained from saying anything.

    "You haven¡¯t forgotten me, have you?"

    Zhu Yawen tentatively asked a question.

    Children are vengeful but also easily forgetful, at that time, Lu Qingyi was just 13 years old. So, forgetting Zhu Yawen would be considered a normal thing.

    "I remember."

    When the name was mentioned, Lu Qingyi remembered that person.

    Zhu Yawen, from the college days, was always a remarkable individual, regarded as a goddess-like figure.

    It was not because Zhu Yawen was particularly good looking, but she was very talented, had an above-average appearance, and naturally came to be known as a goddess.

    Zhu Yawen always had high visibility, but she was defeated by Lu Qingyi, who was much younger and could even be referred to as a "child".

    Zhu Yawen had a hard time accepting this reality, so she wasn¡¯t very friendly towards Lu Qingyi.

 Chapter 539: Zhu Yawenâ€™s Misfortune_1

    Chapter 539: Zhu Yawen¡¯s Misfortune_1Zhu Yawen, as an adult, naturally wouldn¡¯t bully a child, but she just couldn¡¯t stand Lu Qingyi everywhere.

    Later, a senior she had a crush on for a long time, for some unknown reason, suddenly started pursuing Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi was very pretty, but no one in university dared to pursue her because she was too young, and no one wanted to be seen as a beast.

    Zhu Yawen was naturally very angry, the senior had pursued her as well. She only wanted to hold off for a couple of days, but unexpectedly, his target had changed.

    The story was short and there wasn¡¯t much to say about it. But that was when Zhu Yawen began to dislike Lu Qingyi.

    Zhu Yawen asked, "Do you still remember that senior?"

    Lu Qingyi nodded.

    "He is now my husband..."

    Zhu Yawen¡¯s gaze settled on Lu Qingyi, her words trailing off halfway through.

    Lu Qingyi was unmoving, her expression void of any fluctuations.

    "But, I¡¯m not happy."

    There was a pause, then Zhu Yawen continued, her eyes filled with sadness. It was quite heartbreaking.

    Being with the person she liked, yet she wasn¡¯t happy.

    Later on, the senior resumed pursuing her, saying that his chase after Lu Qingyi was only because he lost a daring game.

    Lu Qingyi was so young, Zhu Yawen believed him on the spot.

    "Everyone¡¯s definition of happiness is different, I remember saying, you two are not suitable."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s expression was aloof as she stared at the glass of water in her hand.

    "He¡¯s rich, good-looking, gentle, and treats me well. He¡¯s the standard ideal boyfriend."

    Zhu Yawen chuckled lightly. The person she loved just so happened to reciprocate her feelings, she thought she had harvested a perfect love story.

    Who would have thought that love also has an expiration date.

    "If he truly likes you, he will be consistent."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s lips curled up, as she said looking at Zhu Yawen.

    Despite her young age, and despite not understanding love or the "adult" world, she could read a person¡¯s sincerity.

    Zhu Yawen¡¯s unhappiness was inevitable.

    Zhu Yawen let out a bitter laugh. A child understood something so clearly, something she herself didn¡¯t even realize.

    "I want a divorce, but I can¡¯t get one."

    Zhu Yawen picked up the black coffee on the table and downed it in one gulp. The bitter taste spread throughout her mouth, though she seemed unaffected.

    After graduating, she got married and soon became pregnant and gave birth to a child. But, the man¡¯s heart changed, her son wasn¡¯t close to her, and her treatment was never like that towards a mother, rather more like that towards a servant.

    Such a failure.

    Thinking of a divorce, but she stands no chance of winning, and the man disagrees. She could only make do with the present.

    Always glamorous in public, but what happens behind closed doors, who knows?

    "I can help you."

    Lu Qingyi looked at Zhu Yawen, speaking lightly.

    As long as Zhu Yawen needed it, she could help. The past was the past, she had almost forgotten about it.

    "Do you know who he is?"

    Zhu Yawen suddenly laughed.

    Lu Qingyi was indeed outstanding, but she was still young and probably didn¡¯t have much power, right? Zhu Yawen knew her capabilities, she should just accept her life as it is.

    Just try and get by.

    Lu Qingyi looked up casually: "Who?"

    Who it was didn¡¯t matter, what mattered was what she wanted to do.

    Zhu Yawen: "A person from the Tang Family."

    The three major families in Kyoto: the Xu Family, the Lu Family, the Tang Family.

    "The Tang Family?"

    Lu Qingyi raised an eyebrow, her eyes filled with careless smiles.

    It¡¯s just the Tang Family.

    Even if she had no connection with Xu Boyan, and wasn¡¯t Lu Mohai¡¯s biological daughter, she wasn¡¯t afraid of the Tang Family.

    In this world, other than being afraid of seeing people she cares about in trouble, nothing else is worth fearing.

    "I thought you should know."

    Lu Qingyi: "Hmm."

    "It¡¯s not a big problem."

    Lu Qingyi picked up the glass of water on the table, drank it all in one gulp, and then slowly began to speak.

    Indeed, it was not a big problem, there was no difficulty at all.

    "What are you doing now?"

    Zhu Yawen asked.

    The current Lu Qingyi must be even more outstanding.

    "I want to make a film now."

    Lu Qingyi said, her tone was very calm, as if she was saying, I want to eat an extra bowl of rice today. S§×arch* The ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "A movie? You didn¡¯t study directing."

    Zhu Yawen was somewhat surprised, Lu Qingyi¡¯s major was in Mathematics, and her minor wasn¡¯t in film directing.

    "You are quite suitable for the role of the female lead."

    Lu Qingyi looked at Zhu Yawen as she spoke.

    Zhu Yawen actually also belonged to the relatively cool type. In university, she was proud and lofty, and her personality was somewhat similar to Lu Qingyi¡¯s.

    They were both somewhat cold, just in different ways.

    "You¡¯re joking. Not to mention that I have no experience, even if I really wanted to, I would not have the opportunity to."

    Zhu Yawen laughed and shook her head, her tone was particularly helpless.

    She was glamorous in public, but nothing in private. She helped manage the company, but had no real power.

    She wanted to enter the entertainment industry, but it was just a thought.

    "I can help you, I wouldn¡¯t say things that I couldn¡¯t do."

    Lu Qingyi said, then glanced at the time on her phone.

    Hmm, Xu Boyan was about to get off work, she wanted to go home and cook him a meal.

    Even though Xu Boyan didn¡¯t want her to cook, she could do it occasionally.

    "You¡¯re still young."

    Zhu Yawen shook her head, there still existed an age gap between the two.

    Lu Qingyi just smiled and said nothing.

    "I am leaving, I need to go home and cook dinner for my husband."

    Lu Qingyi stood up. Her whole demeanor was lazy.

    "Don¡¯t just be a man¡¯s accessory, Lu Qingyi, you are very talented."

    Zhu Yawen also stood up, and slowly started to speak.

    She thought that after Lu Qingyi got married, she would be willing to be a housewife. She wanted to advise Lu Qingyi.

    She trusted men too much, which led to her current mess, and didn¡¯t want Lu Qingyi to become the second her.

    "He¡¯s very good, and we get along very well. We have no conflicts, and he cherishes and indulges me."

    When it came to Xu Boyan, Lu Qingyi¡¯s eyes were filled with light.

    Her love for Xu Boyan, completely un hidden.

    "Love has an expiration date."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s reaction was beyond Zhu Yawen¡¯s expectations. Zhu Yawen paused slightly before speaking.

    Who could predict love?

    Lu Qingyi chuckled, "I trust him."

    She trusted Xu Boyan.

    "You¡¯re still too young."

    Zhu Yawen shook her head. She believed she had experienced more than Lu Qingyi.

    "His wealth is in my hands. If we fall out of love in the future, I wouldn¡¯t be at a loss."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s lips curved slightly, she slowly began to speak. Her tone was filled with seriousness.

    Either way, she wouldn¡¯t be at a loss, and moreover, she trusted Xu Boyan.

 Chapter 540 Xu Boyan: Shall we take wedding photos? _1

    Chapter 540: 540 Xu Boyan: Shall we take wedding photos? _1freew§×bn?¦Íe?.com"He transferred all his assets to you?"

    Zhu Yawen asked in surprise, looking at Lu Qingyi in disbelief.

    It was hard for her to believe that a man who was willing to relinquish all of his assets would treat his wife poorly.

    "If I need your help, would you genuinely help me?"

    Zhu Yawen took a deep breath and stared intently at Lu Qingyi.

    She had decided to give Lu Qingyi a chance, and no matter what, her life couldn¡¯t possibly get any worse from where it stood.

    She ran her fingers over the numerous scars on her arm, constant reminders of the risk of domestic abuse she faced.

    "Meet me at Hardrick¡¯s office tomorrow."

    Lu Qingyi nodded and then left.

    Lu Qingyi was the renowned Professor Lu at Hardrick¡¯s office. Zhu Yawen was aware of this.

    Zhu Yawen stared at Lu Qingyi¡¯s retreating figure until she was out of sight, then ordered another cup of black coffee.

    The coffee was very bitter, but Zhu Yawen couldn¡¯t taste it. The bitterness in her heart far surpassed that of the beverage.

    In public, Tang Zhenqing treated her well, making her an object of envy. But behind closed doors, he paid her no attention, was abusive, and even neglected their child, never acknowledging her as the child¡¯s mother.

    Life seemed hopeless, and she no longer understood her purpose in it.

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    With bags of groceries now acquired, Lu Qingyi took a taxi straight home.

    When Xu Boyan returned home, he was greeted by the tantalizing aroma of food.

    Rich, comforting, the scent of home.

    He smiled slightly, a small grin of happiness dancing on his lips. Though he preferred not to have Lu Qingyi cook, he must admit that having her prepare his meals felt like a blessing.

    "You¡¯re back. I¡¯ve made dinner."

    Lu Qingyi announced as she served the dishes, smiling at Xu Boyan.

    She certainly gave off a caring and nurturing vibe.

    "Didn¡¯t I tell you that I would do the cooking? You don¡¯t need to step into the kitchen, alright?"

    Xu Boyan approached, wrapping his arms around Lu Qingyi¡¯s waist. His face was close to hers, his voice gentle and doting.

    In his loving tone was a hint of mild reproach.

    His sweetheart should lead a carefree life ¡ª everything should be handed to her.

    He yearned to spoil Lu Qingyi, treating her like a princess.

    "You work so hard every day. I can handle the cooking."

    Lu Qingyi said softly.

    Xu Boyan wasn¡¯t idle; he was always busy with a never-ending list of tasks, yet he found time to cook her meals. It must be exhausting.

    Xu Boyan didn¡¯t seem to mind, but she worried for him.

    Xu Boyan: "You¡¯re the one who¡¯s been working hard."

    His sweetheart was the one who had it tough, not him. All he had to do was earn money and take care of the household; it wasn¡¯t that hard.

    His love, on the other hand, was a teacher, which involved a lot of talking during classes. It could lead to a dry mouth, and it was tiring.

    "Let¡¯s wash our hands and eat."

    Lu Qingyi patted Xu Boyan¡¯s hand and slowly said.

    "Do you know Tang Zhenqing?"

    In the middle of their meal, Lu Qingyi suddenly asked this question, her tone as casual as can be.

    Zhu Yawen¡¯s husband, Tang Zhenqing, was a significant figure from the Tang family¡¯s side-branch.

    "Hmm, I don¡¯t really know him personally."

    Xu Boyan didn¡¯t ask Lu Qingyi why she brought up this character.

    "Tang Yaxin¡¯s cousin."

    Xu Boyan added this.

    Although from the same Tang family, Xu Boyan and Tang Zhenqing weren¡¯t close.

    "Hmm, I was thinking of having him divorce; that shouldn¡¯t be a problem, right?"

    Lu Qingyi cocked her head to look at Xu Boyan, a faint smile on her lips.

    The tone of her words was nonchalant, as if she was saying, "I don¡¯t feel like eating today.").

    Even without Xu Boyan¡¯s help, she could make it happen, though it might be a bit troublesome.

    Things she voiced weren¡¯t merely words; she would follow through with actions, and she always followed through.

    Xu Boyan: "??? "

    Three question marks floated above Xu Boyan¡¯s head as he looked at Lu Qingyi in confusion, not quite understanding her intentions.

    Tang Zhenqing was indeed married, and his child was already five or six years old. He wondered if Tang Zhenqing¡¯s marital affairs had somehow upset his beloved.

    "Um, I don¡¯t have ulterior motives. I just want him to willingly proceed with the divorce."

    Lu Qingyi replied calmly, her voice softer than ever.

    "Did he offend you?"

    Xu Boyan chuckled and lightly rubbed Lu Qingyi¡¯s head, his voice filled with affection.

    Lu Qingyi: "Well, not exactly."

    They hadn¡¯t seen each other in such a long time; where would any conflict come from?

    She only wanted to assist Zhu Yawen.

    Despite Zhu Yawen¡¯s dislike towards her, Zhu had helped her before. Zhu had aggressively handed over her study materials and brought her lunch and dinner when she was engrossed in her studies.

    Though Zhu acted as if she was being forced to do those things, she was actually kind-hearted.

    Xu Boyan looked at Lu Qingyi: "Hmm?"

    Lu Qingyi replied: "Just helping a university classmate."

    "My sweetheart still remembers her university classmates."

    Xu Boyan chuckled, his tone teasing.

    His sweetheart was amazing, recalling her university friends even though she was a child prodigy who attended university at a very young age.

    "Xu Boyan, are you itching for a beating?"

    Lu Qingyi raised her hand, feigning a punch at Xu Boyan, her tone a bit sassy.

    If an outsider had been present, they might have doubted if this was the real Lu Qingyi, with her unexpectedly firm yet cute demeanor.

    "My sweetheart is so adorable."

    Mock disbelief laced Xu Boyan¡¯s voice, the joy clearly audible.

    This was a rare sight indeed. Xu was truly fortunate to witness it in this lifetime.

    "Let¡¯s get back to the point."

    Lu Qingyi tapped the table authoritatively and said.

    If Xu Boyan could handle it, all the better. If not, she¡¯ll figure out a workaround.

    Lu Qingyi was starting to realize how much she had come to rely on Xu Boyan. She got lazier as the days went by, often delegating tasks she used to handle herself. It was becoming second nature for her to sit back and reap the results reaped by others.

    "Hmm, I will talk to Gaozhuo, and I will handle this."

    Xu Boyan said softly while stroking Lu Qingyi¡¯s head.

    Whenever she asked him to do something, he was more than eager. There was no way he would back out.

    "Okay," Lu Qingyi nodded.

    "Sweetie, should we go for our wedding photoshoot tomorrow?"

    Xu Boyan suddenly said, his eyes brimming with expectation as he looked affectionately at Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi looked at Xu Boyan in astonishment and blinked, half wondering if she had misheard.

    A wedding photoshoot?

    She definitely didn¡¯t mishear, right?

    It genuinely caught her off-guard.

    "Silly, you heard correctly. I¡¯ve got the wedding dress sorted out. Let¡¯s go for our photoshoot tomorrow, alright?"

    Xu Boyan gently flicked Lu Qingyi¡¯s forehead, his voice as sweet and doting as ever.

 Chapter 541 encounters Tang Zhenqing_1

    Chapter 541: 541 encounters Tang Zhenqing_1The wedding dress was designed by him, just finished yesterday. He couldn¡¯t wait to see the little one in the wedding gown.

    "Alright."

    Lu Qingyi nodded, her face slightly blank.

    Xu Boyan¡¯s words caught her off guard.

    She didn¡¯t expect it to be that soon.

    She always knew that Xu Boyan wouldn¡¯t let her miss the wedding, but she didn¡¯t expect the wedding to come so quickly.

    Once the wedding photos were taken, their marriage would be imminent.

    Time really flies fast.

    "Silly girl."

    Xu Boyan saw the emotion in Lu Qingyi¡¯s eyes and gently tousled her hair with affection.

    The little girl in his family has always been exceptionally strong. Although she had said that the wedding doesn¡¯t matter, deep down, she was anticipating it.

    Perhaps, every girl imagines her own wedding in her heart.

    There¡¯s a song called "Dream of a Wedding". It didn¡¯t come from nowhere.

    "I won¡¯t bother you tonight. I¡¯ll clean up the dishes. You should go take a bath and get an early rest. It won¡¯t look good if you have dark circles under your eyes tomorrow."

    Xu Boyan gently pinched Lu Qingyi¡¯s head, his eyes filled with laughter.

    He liked the way the little one looked now.

    "Okay."

    When Lu Qingyi turned around, her face was full of a blissful smile.

    Having a wedding with the boy she liked is probably what every girl hopes for, right?

    She also secretly fantasized in her heart about what her wedding with Xu Boyan would look like. She had been looking forward to it deep down.

    ¡ª¡ª

    Xu Boyan had scheduled the wedding shoot for the afternoon, but Lu Qingyi woke up early.

    She couldn¡¯t sleep.

    "Sleep a bit more, hmm?"

    Feeling the person in his arms move, Xu Boyan spoke, his voice full of magnetism.

    "Xu Boyan, I can¡¯t sleep."

    Lu Qingyi turned to look at Xu Boyan and slowly spoke.

    Xu Boyan didn¡¯t open his eyes. Lu Qingyi lightly traced his face with her hand, her voice soft as a whisper.

    This handsome and gentle man was hers. She felt exceptionally lucky.

    "I¡¯ll get up and make breakfast for you."

    Xu Boyan caught Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand. He slowly opened his eyes, a smile playing on his lips.

    "Xu Boyan, let¡¯s go out to eat. I want to go out."

    Lu Qingyi looked at Xu Boyan and said.

    Xu Boyan: "Alright."

    The morning streets were busy with people rushing to work and students hurrying to school.

    "I want to eat century egg and lean meat porridge."

    Arriving at the entrance of a breakfast shop, Lu Qingyi spoke up.

    She wanted something simple.

    The breakfast shop was very clean and well-organized. With not many people, Xu Boyan and Lu Qingyi found a place to sit.

    They ordered two bowls of century egg and lean meat porridge, a serving of small steamed buns, and two cups of soy milk. A simple breakfast.

    "I¡¯ll take a call."

    Xu Boyan¡¯s mobile phone suddenly rang. He told Lu Qingyi before leaving to answer the call.

    With more and more people coming into the breakfast shop, taking a call inside the shop was not considered polite.

    "Little Qingyi?"

    Xu Boyan had been gone for less than two minutes when someone entered the breakfast shop and called out to Lu Qingyi.

    The voice was quite pleasant, gentle yet cold.

    Lu Qingyi looked up at the man in front of her, her eyebrows slightly furrowed.

    He looked familiar, but she couldn¡¯t recall who he was.

    "Eating breakfast alone?"

    Tang Zhenqing naturally pulled up a chair and sat down in front of Lu Qingyi, smiling at her.

    "Do we know each other?"

    Lu Qingyi frowned, her voice icy cold, revealing a sense of indifference.

    "My name is Tang Zhenqing. Little Qingyi doesn¡¯t remember? That makes sense. You were very young then, just a child."

    Tang Zhenqing suddenly chuckled. He demonstrated with his hand the height Lu Qingyi was at that time, looking very familiar.

    Tang Zhenqing?

    Lu Qingyi understood. She raised her eyebrow.

    "It¡¯s true that a girl becomes more beautiful as she grows up. You¡¯ve become so beautiful that I almost didn¡¯t recognize you."

    Tang Zhenqing flattered her. The look in his eyes when he looked at Lu Qingyi was somewhat fervent.

    "Heh."

    Lu Qingyi gave a cold laugh.

    Her good mood that morning was almost gone. S~ea??h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "Little girl, being gentle is better."

    Tang Zhenqing said, a smile on his lips.

    "Please don¡¯t disturb my breakfast, thank you."

    Although the words Lu Qingyi spoke were polite, her gaze was icy cold.

    She hated those who weren¡¯t very familiar with her but acted as if they were.

    Besides, she was not really a fan of Tang Zhenqing.

    Tang Zhenqing asked, "You eating alone?"

    There were two bowls and two sets of chopsticks on the table. It seemed as though Tang Zhenqing couldn¡¯t see them.

    "Are you blind?"

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s tone was frigid.

    "Do you have a boyfriend?"

    Tang Zhenqing chuckled and moved to the next topic.

    When Lu Qingyi was in college, he was nineteen, six years older than Lu Qingyi.

    "No, not my boyfriend. My husband."

    Lu Qingyi lowered her head, not looking at Tang Zhenqing.

    She was going for a wedding photo shoot today. She wanted to keep in a good mood. She didn¡¯t want to get angry, scold people, or lower herself.

    Husband?

    Tang Zhenqing was visibly stunned, looking at Lu Qingyi incredulously, as if the word "husband" shouldn¡¯t have come from Lu Qingyi¡¯s mouth.

    "You¡¯re so accomplished, ¡¯husband¡¯ seems... this breakfast seems a bit meager."

    Tang Zhenqing quickly laughed again, teasing as he said the words.

    He was undeniably attracted to Lu Qingyi.

    Back then, Lu Qingyi was too young. He didn¡¯t want to appear as a beast, so he abstained from pursuing Lu Qingyi and instead pursued Zhu Yawen.

    Latter, he tried wooing Lu Qingyi for a week, only to be met with her cold dismissal. With the excuse of being too forward, he stopped pursuing her.

    After that, he ended up with Zhu Yawen and eventually got married. Everyone thought he was truly in love with Zhu Yawen. Only he knew that he had always been in love with Lu Qingyi.

    After graduating from college, he hadn¡¯t seen Lu Qingyi for a long time. Knowing she was teaching at Hardrick¡¯s, he had gone hoping to run into her, but he never did.

    He never thought that the innocent little girl from the past had grown up into a beautiful young woman. Just by looking at her would make someone¡¯s heart flutter.

    "Little one, finished eating? We need to go."

    Xu Boyan walked in after finishing his call. Speaking to Lu Qingyi softly, he hadn¡¯t noticed Tang Zhenqing yet.

    "Okay, let¡¯s go."

    Lu Qingyi stood up and said.

    Tang Zhenqing heard the voice and turned around. At that moment when he saw Xu Boyan, he was dumbfounded.

    Xu Boyan?

    He couldn¡¯t have mistook it, could he? The person who walked in was really Xu Boyan?

    Xu Boyan was close to Tang Gaozhuo. Being his cousin, he naturally knew Xu Boyan, although they weren¡¯t particularly close.

    Lu Qingyi and Xu Boyan...

 Chapter 542 Xu Boyan: My Heart Beats Only For You_1

    Chapter 542: 542 Xu Boyan: My Heart Beats Only For You_1Tang Zhenqing couldn¡¯t quite believe his own eyes.

    "Hmm, my husband is quite shabby."

    Lu Qingyi went over to Xu Boyan, linking arms with him. She smiled at Tang Zhenqing as she said this.

    Tang Zhenqing knew Xu Boyan, and Lu Qingyi was aware of this.

    Didn¡¯t he say her breakfast was shabby?

    So she thinks her husband is also quite shabby.

    Would Tang Zhenqing dare to say her husband is shabby?

    Should breakfast always consist of exotic delicacies? Does eating ordinary food mean someone is in poor economic conditions?

    "Mr. Xu, long time no see, you¡¯re married now?"

    With a flattering smile on his face, Tang Zhenqing greeted Xu Boyan.

    "Hmm."

    Xu Boyan¡¯s face held its usual indifference.

    "Mr. Xu, I have some things to do, so I¡¯ll leave first."

    He dared to tease Lu Qingyi, but he was a coward in front of Xu Boyan.

    Because he was unaware of Lu Qingyi¡¯s identity, to him, Lu Qingyi was simply a young fellow student, nothing impressive.

    But it was different with Xu Boyan.

    "Wait."

    Xu Boyan called out to halt Tang Zhenqing, his voice chilled.

    "What?"

    Tang Zhenqing glanced back at Xu Boyan in confusion, some panic stirring in his heart.

    He knew what kind of person Xu Boyan was. Tang Zhenqing had tried to forge a good relationship with him, given Xu Boyan¡¯s close friendship with Tang Gaozhuo, but his efforts had been fruitless.

    Ruthless and decisive, they all kept their distance from Xu Boyan when they couldn¡¯t establish a good relationship with him.

    "When you have the time, get a divorce."

    Xu Boyan held Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand as he coldly stated this to Tang Zhenqing.

    Originally, he planned to let Tang Gaozhuo deal with it, but now that they had met, he decided to bring it up directly.

    When his little friend needed a favor, of course, he would happily assist. It was an honor for him to be of assistance to his little friend.

    "What?"

    Tang Zhenqing was stunned, looking at Xu Boyan in confusion.

    Whether he got a divorce or not, it should have nothing to do with Xu Boyan... should it?

    Moreover, he had been married for many years now, his child was all grown up, and Xu Boyan had never interfered in his marriage. Why was he suddenly telling him to get a divorce now?

    He was really confused.

    "I mean, divorce Zhu Yawen."

    Xu Boyan repeated himself, his tone still cold.

    Tang Zhenqing was frozen in place.

    Lu Qingyi watched Xu Boyan with a smile playing on her lips and eyes, laughing lightly.

    Xu Boyan was really something.

    "Mr. Xu, did my wife and I upset you? We¡¯ve been married for many years, why all of a sudden..."

    Tang Zhenqing took a deep breath, keeping a smile on his face as he spoke.

    He and Zhu Yawen were considered the perfect couple to everyone outside, the object of everyone¡¯s envy.

    He tried to prevent any talk of divorce as much as possible.

    "Zhu Yawen has upset me, so if you don¡¯t want trouble..."

    Xu Boyan left his words hanging there, his face utterly calm, showing no signs of lying.

    It seems like there might really be something to this.

    "Well... I understand."

    After hearing this, Tang Zhenqing hurriedly left, the conflict in his heart clearly revealed.

    Divorce¡ªhe was afraid of gossip.

    Not divorcing¡ªhe was afraid of retribution from Xu Boyan.

    His inner turmoil could confuse anyone; it was indeed quite a conundrum.

    "So it turns out you could lie without batting an eyelid."

    Lu Qingyi reached out to touch where Xu Boyan¡¯s heart was, her lips curving upward slightly as she spoke. Her expression was one of amusement.

    She had unlocked one of Xu Boyan¡¯s skills.

    Xu Boyan chuckled, "Just found out?"

    He had tricked the little girl after all.

    "My heart only beats for you. Feel it again, isn¡¯t it racing?"

    Xu Boyan took Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand and placed it on his heart. His lips curved into a smile, his expression tender and doting.

    Xu Boyan¡¯s heartbeats were steady. Lu Qingyi pulled away her hand and her cheeks flushed slightly in unconscious embarrassment.

    She was quite shy. sea??h th§× Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "Xu Boyan, behave yourself."

    Lu Qingyi held a clenched fist over her mouth, coughing lightly before speaking, clearly feeling a bit shy.

    "My love for you is serious."

    Xu Boyan¡¯s voice was incredibly gentle.

    "The place isn¡¯t far, I¡¯ll carry you there."

    As Xu Boyan spoke, he squatted down, gesturing for Lu Qingyi to climb on.

    It¡¯s been so long, he seemingly had yet to carry his little friend.

    "I think not."

    The streets were bustling with people. Lu Qingyi glanced at the passersby, then slowly spoke.

    Wouldn¡¯t this attract a lot of attention?

    Xu Boyan: "It¡¯s okay."

    Lu Qingyi hesitated for a moment, then climbed onto Xu Boyan¡¯s back.

    Lu Qingyi was so lightweight, seriously lightweight. Xu Boyan could barely feel any weight on his back.

    "I¡¯m pretty heavy, aren¡¯t I?" Lu Qingyi said.

    "Silly girl, eat more, you¡¯re so thin."

    While carrying Lu Qingyi, Xu Boyan felt as if he was carrying the whole world on his back, the sense of fulfillment overwhelming.

    In this life, having Lu Qingyi was enough for him.

    "Xu Boyan, do you think we will always be like this?"

    Lu Qingyi laid on Xu Boyan¡¯s back, listening to his strong and steady breathing, she softly closed her eyes as she spoke.

    There were too many instances of people changing their hearts. Lu Qingyi began to wonder if Xu Boyan would always be good to her.

    Xu Boyan was really good to her now, but the future still felt so far away. Suddenly, Lu Qingyi felt a bit afraid.

    She had always lacked a sense of security.

    "Yes, we will. Silly girl, I will always treat you well. Unless you don¡¯t want me anymore, I¡¯ll always be good to you and always stick with you."

    Xu Boyan laughed, his voice extraordinarily gentle and indulging.

    In this life, if he wasn¡¯t good to Lu Qingyi, who would he be good to?

    Life is long and uncertainty abounds, but Xu Boyan was absolutely certain about one thing ¨C he couldn¡¯t live without Lu Qingyi in his life.

    "I am so fortunate to have you."

    A satisfied smile appeared on Lu Qingyi¡¯s face.

    Tang Zhenqing hadn¡¯t gone far, he lingered nearby, watching as Xu Boyan carried Lu Qingyi on his back, creating a striking image with their combined attractiveness.

    He felt a pang of jealousy.

    Xu Boyan and Lu Qingyi...

    It really was unexpected.

    He had never thought Xu Boyan would actually find someone he liked, or that Lu Qingyi could like someone.

    What did Lu Qingyi look like in her teens?

    Cold, indifferent.

    Such a young girl hardly spoke in her daily life, often immersing herself in her studies, obsessing in her own world. It seemed as though the outside world could not intrude into her heart.

    Reading the sage book with complete concentration, blind to the goings-on of the world.

    That was what Lu Qingyi was like back then. She seemed never to smile, her face always bearing a single expression.

    Because she was young, everyone in the university knew of her existence, everyone knew this young girl was peculiar.

    If not for occasionally engaging in exchanges with professors, they might have thought that this china doll of a girl was mute.

    Such a girl could let someone into her heart so quickly?

 Chapter 543 Wedding photos_1

    Chapter 543: 543 Wedding photos_1Lu Qingyi, as a child, was truly like a person isolated from the outside world.

    She barely talked at all.

    Xu Boyan was also a very apathetic person, so much so that some people believed Xu Boyan couldn¡¯t possibly like anyone. However, it was mind-boggling that two people like them ended up together.

    It was truly unbelievable.

    They soon arrived at the bridal shop. Xu Boyan carried Lu Qingyi inside, and the shop assistants hurriedly attended to them enthusiastically.

    "Mr. Xu, do you need me to bring out the wedding gowns now?"

    As soon as the shop manager saw Xu Boyan, she immediately stopped what she was doing and greeted him.

    Xu Boyan: "Mmm."

    "Are you taking the wedding photos now?"

    The manager asked again.

    Her eyes glanced between Xu Boyan and Lu Qingyi, increasingly convinced that the two made a perfect pair.

    A handsome man and a beautiful woman, truly pleasing to the eye.

    Xu Boyan asked: "Is the location ready?"

    The manager nodded eagerly: "Yes, yes, it¡¯s ready."

    "Let¡¯s take the wedding photos here. It¡¯ll be too tiring to run around everywhere. If you want, we can take additional photos when we go out for fun, alright?"

    Xu Boyan looked back at Lu Qingyi and gently rubbed her head when he said this.

    Having wedding photos was definitely a must-do. He couldn¡¯t possibly deprive his little lady of that. But taking wedding photos was tiring. Going back and forth would be exhausting.

    They could easily use special effects to take wedding photos so that they wouldn¡¯t have to travel back and forth. That would prevent his little lady from getting tired out.

    "No need, just having them is enough."

    Lu Qingyi shook her head, saying. The smile gracing her lips was full of a radiant glow.

    She didn¡¯t care about these detail-oriented problems. She just felt that as long as they had the photos, there was no need to go far away to take them.

    She could feel Xu Boyan¡¯s thoughtfulness for her.

    "What a good girl."

    Xu Boyan gently massaged Lu Qingyi¡¯s head, his voice full of indulgence.

    "Go try on the wedding gown."

    Xu Boyan gently nudged Lu Qingyi, speaking softly.

    He was really looking forward to seeing his little lady wearing the wedding gown.

    "Alright."

    Lu Qingyi followed the manager to the dressing room. Xu Boyan sat on the sofa, reading a newspaper while he waited.

    "Wow, aren¡¯t they pleasing to the eye?"

    "Really, a handsome guy and a beautiful girl, this couple is just perfect."

    "The guy¡¯s smile is so gentle and indulging, I¡¯m so envious."

    "I¡¯m super jealous of that lady."

    "The lady is really beautiful, I¡¯d be contented even if I had a tenth of her beauty."

    "The two of them must really have a great relationship."

    "..."

    Several assistants were gathered together, discussing. Their eyes kept returning to Xu Boyan.

    The attractiveness of Xu Boyan and Lu Qingyi was unmatchable. Their hearts fluttered just thinking about it.

    "Mr. Xu, you should also go and try on the suit."

    An assistant approached, speaking respectfully to Xu Boyan.

    The assistant didn¡¯t dare look at Xu Boyan, her thoughts running rampant:

    My God, isn¡¯t he too handsome?

    She felt like she couldn¡¯t handle it. She really couldn¡¯t look at Xu Boyan. He was too handsome. Ahhhhh.

    "Mmm."

    Xu Boyan looked indifferent. He stood up, his hands in his pockets, and followed the assistant to pick out a suit.

    "That young lady is really lucky."

    The shop manager was a kindly older sister. As she picked out a wedding gown for Lu Qingyi, she spoke enviously.

    Who was Xu Boyan?

    He was the man many socialites in Kyoto were lining up to marry.

    Lu Qingyi only smiled and didn¡¯t say a word.

    Lu Qingyi took a wedding gown to the fitting room. It fit perfectly and had a unique design, incorporating many elements that she liked.

    It was designed by Xu Boyan himself.

    Xu Boyan quickly changed into his suit. He sat on the sofa waiting for Lu Qingyi.

    Normally, people take wedding photos first, followed by getting the marriage certificate, and then the wedding ceremony. But for them, it was in reverse order.

    Getting the certificate, taking wedding photos, and then holding the wedding ceremony.

    "Xu Boyan, do I look good?"

    Lu Qingyi lifted her skirt a little. She asked hesitantly, not daring to look at Xu Boyan.

    She wasn¡¯t used to wearing dresses, so she felt that her current attire was odd. Even though the wedding gown was truly beautiful, Lu Qingyi still felt very ill at ease.

    "My little lady is truly beautiful."

    Xu Boyan stood up. He¡¯d known all along that Lu Qingyi would look beautiful in a wedding gown, but when he saw it with his own eyes, he was still left amazed.

    "The lady looks so beautiful in her wedding gown, and Mr. Xu has such good taste. You both will definitely grow old together."

    The shop manager said, a smile playing on her lips. She exaggeratedly praised them from the bottom of her heart.

    You have to admit, Lu Qingyi was really beautiful. At first glance, she could leave a person stunned. The more you looked at her, the more attractive she became.

    Both of them were extremely attractive. They were an aesthetic combination that was simply pleasing to the eye.

    The makeup was done quickly, and next was the photoshoot for the wedding.

    As she looked at the photos in the camera, Lu Qingyi slightly curled her lips. Her face was filled with a joyous smile. S§×ar?h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Wedding photos, how wonderful.

    Looking at the photo where both of them were brimming with smiles, a feeling of happiness welled up within her.

    "How do you want the photos developed?"

    The shop manager approached and asked. The size of the photos had to be determined with the consent of the clients.

    "We want one the size of a wall."

    Xu Boyan pointed to a photo, looking at Lu Qingyi with soft affection in his eyes.

    Lu Qingyi leaned over for a look: "..."

    It was a photo of the two of them kissing. The man was cradling the woman¡¯s head, and both were closing their eyes, evidently enjoying the moment.

    Lu Qingyi couldn¡¯t imagine putting such a photo up in their room. Furthermore, it would be the size of a wall. She simply could not imagine it.

    "Alright."

    The shop manager gave Xu Boyan and Lu Qingyi a knowing look.

    Xu Boyan further discussed the sizes for a few other photos. After that, he and Lu Qingyi left the shop.

    Throughout this process, surprisingly, Lu Qingyi had no chance to object at all. When it came to the photos, Xu Boyan had an air of absolute authority.

    "Xu Boyan, you¡¯ve changed."

    As they left the bridal shop, Lu Qingyi looked toward Xu Boyan, slowly letting out these words.

    "Huh?"

    Xu Boyan, with his arm around Lu Qingyi¡¯s shoulder, raised an eyebrow at her when she said this.

    "You used to listen to me."

    Lu Qingyi said.

    "I¡¯ll continue to listen to you in the future."

    Xu Boyan chuckled softly, gently rubbing Lu Qingyi¡¯s head.

    "Except when it comes to the photos."

    He paused before continuing.

    His plan was to fill the villa with wedding photos. Of course, he couldn¡¯t adhere to Lu Qingyi¡¯s idea of just making a photo album and leaving it at that.

    "You..."

    Lu Qingyi took a deep breath, imagining herself surrounded by all those photos, which made her feel uncomfortable.

    "Sweetie, what do you want to eat tonight? I¡¯ll cook for you when we get home."

    All of a sudden, Xu Boyan bent down to pick Lu Qingyi up, his voice unusually tender.

 Chapter 544 canâ€™t hide the liking_1

    Chapter 544: 544 can¡¯t hide the liking_1"Xu Boyan, put me down."

    Lu Qingyi swatted Xu Boyan¡¯s arm and spoke out.

    It was daytime, and they were out on the street, which was downright embarrassing.

    "It¡¯s okay, you¡¯re not heavy."

    Xu Boyan looked at Lu Qingyi with a smile, his grin very indulgent.

    He wanted to carry his young friend forever and ever.

    "I can walk by myself."

    Lu Qingyi pinched Xu Boyan¡¯s arm, frowning slightly.

    "I just want to hold you."

    Xu Boyan¡¯s grip on Lu Qingyi tightened, a satisfied smile tugging at his lips.

    Indeed, he wanted to just carry his young friend and never let go.

    Lu Qingyi buried her face in Xu Boyan¡¯s arms, holding his neck tightly, her face full of a warm, beautiful smile.

    Meeting Xu Boyan was her good fortune for three lifetimes.

    In this lifetime, having Xu Boyan was enough.

    "Xu Boyan, do you want a baby with me?"

    Lu Qingyi lifted her head and asked Xu Boyan with earnest eyes.

    In the past, she thought that being single her whole life was not a bad thing, that maybe she would never have children, and that being alone was nice enough.

    But after meeting Xu Boyan, all her thoughts changed.

    Her future plans now included someone else. She thought that it was wonderful to have a loved one and bring a beautiful life into the world together.

    Actually, sometimes, a fleeting idea might not be wisdom nor might it stay the same forever.

    "Sure, whatever you say."

    A gentle smile tugged at Xu Boyan¡¯s lips as he gazed at Lu Qingyi, his eyes filled with affection.

    As the saying goes, it¡¯s hard to hide affection.

    The difference is really distinct when comparing the affectionate glance he gives to her to how he looks at others.

    When Xu Boyan looked at her, his eyes were filled with subtle gentleness, but when he looked at others, his eyes were quite serene.

    "You¡¯re still a baby yourself."

    After a long time, Xu Boyan finally answered, his embrace tightening around Lu Qingyi as if holding a treasure of the world.

    "I want to go eat at my sister¡¯s place."

    Lu Qingyi steered away from the topic.

    This man wouldn¡¯t stop sweet-talking her if she didn¡¯t diverge.

    "Sure."

    Xu Boyan agreed readily.

    ----

    "What made you think to come here?"

    Lu Zhizhou busied herself in her shop. Upon seeing Lu Qingyi and Xu Boyan, she smilingly asked.

    Naturally Lu Mojing didn¡¯t know she had a restaurant business.

    She would forget many things when she was busy, so she strived to stay occupied as much as possible.

    "I like the food here."

    Lu Qingyi admitted candidly.

    "There are seats left by the window, that I have reserved for you."

    Lu Zhizhou pointed to a spot by the window.

    She had specially saved this spot for Lu Qingyi. Lately, her restaurant had gotten really popular and crowded, but she always reserved this seat for Lu Qingyi.

    Although she was well-received and loads of people praised her personality, she had few friends. Lu Qingyi, her sister, could also be considered her friend.

    "He¡¯s supposed to come tomorrow."

    Lu Qingyi, hand in hand with Xu Boyan, walked towards the direction Lu Zhizhou pointed. She paused and slowly said,

    He...

    Lu Zhizhou was momentarily stunned and couldn¡¯t quite make sense of what was happening, but she just nodded slightly, "Okay."

    Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t specify who ¡¯he¡¯ was, so Lu Zhizhou was understandably puzzled.

    "Who is coming?"

    Upon reaching their seats, Xu Boyan pulled out a chair for Lu Qingyi and asked curiously.

    Hmm, Lu Qingyi¡¯s words really did have a deeper meaning.

    "My future brother-in-law."

    Lu Qingyi stuck out her tongue, slowly answering.

    It¡¯s high time.

    If two people love each other, and the obstacle in between is removed, then there wouldn¡¯t be a huge problem.

    "So, my ¡¯little friend¡¯ has become a matchmaker now."

    Xu Boyan chuckled lightly, tenderly ruffling Lu Qingyi¡¯s hair.

    Lu Qingyi: "No."

    "By the way, Qingyi, when are you planning on revealing your identity?"

    Lu Zhizhou walked over and asked with concern.

    Being Lu Mohai¡¯s daughter, an heiress of the Lu Family, she could stride with dignity through Kyoto.

    To Lu Zhizhou, Lu Qingyi, being of Lu Mohai¡¯s bloodline, shouldn¡¯t hide her identity and should let everyone know the truth.

    Very few knew about Lu Qingyi and Xu Boyan¡¯s marriage right now, but when it would be revealed in the future, Lu Qingyi would inevitably be criticized.

    Being well-matched in social and economic status is crucial to many people. Although both families might not care, outsiders would definitely find it a point of discussion.

    "We¡¯re in no rush."

    Lu Qingyi shook her head lightly, her voice very soft. S~ea??h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    It wasn¡¯t that she didn¡¯t want to expose her relationship with Lu Mohai, but rather, she didn¡¯t quite fancy the title of ¡¯Miss Lu¡¯. It was too restrictive, and she didn¡¯t like that feeling.

    In these big families, the titles of ¡¯miss¡¯ and ¡¯young master¡¯ were usually reserved for the children of those who managed the families¡¯ businesses.

    When she returned to the Lu Family, she would rightfully become their ¡¯Miss¡¯.

    As to why she didn¡¯t publicly announce her relationship with Xu Boyan, it was all because she feared the nuisance that would follow.

    She didn¡¯t like problems, which was why she wasn¡¯t in a hurry to disclose their relationship.

    "Alright. Your position as Miss Lu is yours, as is everything at home."

    Lu Zhizhou gave a gentle smile. She mentioned it lightly, her voice very soft.

    She had never really cared about those things anyway. Even if she did, as an elder sister, she should always allow for her younger sister.

    "Actually, I¡¯m not particularly fond of these things."

    Lu Qingyi shook her head lightly.

    She herself wasn¡¯t short of money, and she was just too lazy to manage these things.

    "Eat more, I saved this spot for you."

    Lu Zhizhou gently patted Lu Qingyi¡¯s shoulder and then went off to do her work.

    Just from Lu Qingyi¡¯s temperament, she could tell that she was someone who went wherever her mood took her and who didn¡¯t really care about money.

    Indeed, Lu Mohai was a person who disliked competition. He would definitely not have voluntarily requested to manage the family business, had their grandfather not insisted.

    "Thanks, Sis."

    Lu Qingyi flashed a smile. The word ¡¯Sis¡¯ rolled off her tongue naturally.

    "Xu Boyan, after I return to the Lu family, I¡¯ll announce our relationship immediately. Is that okay?"

    Lu Qingyi turned to Xu Boyan, biting her lower lip lightly as she spoke.

    If it weren¡¯t because she wasn¡¯t ready, Xu Boyan would¡¯ve probably made their relationship public a long time ago.

    They were a married couple, but very few people knew Xu Boyan was already married.

    "Sure."

    Xu Boyan smiled. His smile was like a gentle breeze, making her feel warm inside.

    No matter what the matter was, he always listened to Lu Qingyi.

 Chapter 545 He Chenguang_1

    Chapter 545: 545 He Chenguang_1He could indulge Lu Qingyi limitlessly, as long as it was something Lu Qingyi wanted to do, he would stand by her side.

    Of course, except for certain things.

    "Xu Boyan, why can¡¯t you just refute me?"

    Lu Qingyi said.

    Since meeting Xu Boyan, this man had always been compliant with her, only objecting to things that were harmful to her.

    "My little princess deserves to be pampered. I can¡¯t be stern with her, can¡¯t refute her, can¡¯t treat her poorly. She should be held like a treasure in the palm of my hand, so of course I can¡¯t refute her."

    Xu Boyan spoke with surprising tenderness, every glance he gave to Lu Qingyi was filled with love.

    He intended to pamper Lu Qingyi like a princess.

    A man¡¯s success isn¡¯t about how much money he has, how extensive his connections are, how renowned he is, or how distinguished his family background is.

    Instead, it varies on how much he spoils his wife or girlfriend, the more he pampers her like a child, the more successful he is.

    "Xu Boyan, have you brushed your mouth with honey?"

    Lu Qingyi looked at Xu Boyan, the corners of her lips slightly curled up, and her face was overwhelmed with sweetness.

    His demeanor in front of her was utterly different from how others described him, almost as if they were two completely different people.

    Xu Boyan, in the eyes of others, was cold and indifferent, a man of few words, who could even be described as ruthless. But the Xu Boyan in her eyes was not like that.

    In her eyes, Xu Boyan was a tender-hearted man. He was considerate, understood how to cherish others, and was full of sweet nothings.

    Perhaps, in front of the person you love, even the strongest shell can crumble.

    She did, and so did Xu Boyan.

    Xu Boyan leaned down, pressed a kiss onto Lu Qingyi¡¯s lips, then quickly sat back in his original position, "your lips are laced with honey, I just tasted it."

    Xu Boyan curled his lips into a slight smile, adoringly looking at Lu Qingyi.

    When dealing with his fairy princess, he certainly had to be gentle, there was naturally no shortage of sweet words.

    Lu Qingyi: "..."

    Okay then, she had no idea what to say to this man.

    Lu Zhizhou, who had been busy, lifted her head and happened to see this, a wistful yet contented smile gracing her lips.

    She was contented, noting how good the relationship between Xu Boyan and Lu Qingyi was. The two mutually attracted beings together, no impurity in between, purely bound by love.

    She was bitter, bitter since she did not have the luck of Lu Qingyi and Xu Boyan, to meet someone who made her heart flutter but ultimately not end up together.

    "Sister, I¡¯m leaving, good luck."

    After eating and drinking her fill, Lu Qingyi, holding Xu Boyan¡¯s hand, left. When she passed by Lu Zhizhou, she smiled and said.

    Her smile was quite mysterious, mixed with sentiments Lu Zhizhou could not discern.

    Lu Zhizhou responded with a gentle smile, bidding her farewell.

    She really didn¡¯t think too much about it. S§×ar?h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    ¡ª¡ª

    The next day, early in the morning.

    The shop had just opened, and there were not many customers. Lu Zhizhou was tidying up the tables, maintaining her usual gentle demeanor.

    The shop had been open for two weeks now, and Lu Mojing still didn¡¯t know about it; otherwise he would have surely chewed her out.

    She cherished every single one of these peaceful days.

    "Xiaozhou."

    An urgent yet gentle male voice suddenly echoed in the empty shop, accompanied by the tinkling sound of wind bells.

    He had rushed in through the door.

    Lu Zhizhou turned her head around, a frozen smile on her face, a cleaning cloth slipped from her hands and fell to the ground. She stared at the visitor in surprise, her pupils not moving at all.

    After a few seconds, she was engulfed in a warm embrace filled with the scent of tobacco. The strength of the hug was severe.

    "You..."

    Only after a while, Lu Zhizhou managed to squeeze out a word, her attempts to struggle futile.

    The man was holding her very tightly, so tight that she couldn¡¯t break free.

    "Can we please not part? I really miss you."

    The man buried his head in Lu Zhizhou¡¯s neck, his voice husky. Everything he missed seemed to be embodied in this hug.

    He held her very, very tightly.

    "He Chenguang..."

    Lu Zhizhou slowly enunciated a name, she gently bit her lower lip, tears suddenly gushed out from her eyes.

    Grievances, longing, sadness... A slew of emotions flowed out with her tears.

    When she didn¡¯t see He Chenguang, she could lie to herself, force a smile. But when this man appeared, she was left with grievances and sadness.

    She wished that in her next life, she would not be the Lu family¡¯s eldest miss, Lu Zhizhou, but just Lu Zhizhou, and the Lu Zhizhou who belonged to He Chenguang.

    "Did I hurt you? I¡¯m sorry, I¡¯m sorry, can you please not leave me? We¡¯ll face whatever difficulties there are together. Don¡¯t leave unannounced, don¡¯t talk about breaking up, okay?"

    He Chenguang let go of Lu Zhizhou, his gaze full of sincerity, almost approaching a plea.

    The day Lu Zhizhou left, he felt as if his world had collapsed. He smoked and drunk madly, using desolation to numb himself. But he found, no matter what he did, he could not erase the memory of Lu Zhizhou¡¯s laughter from his mind.

    Love, really is like a poppy, once you¡¯re involved, you can¡¯t give it up.

    "He Chenguang, we can¡¯t..."

    Lu Zhizhou stepped back a bit, her eyes still had trails of dried tears.

    They couldn¡¯t.

    What right did she have to be with He Chenguang?

    Sometimes, liking someone does not guarantee being together. She has many, many restrictions.

    "Why can¡¯t we? As long as you don¡¯t leave me, there will always be a way."

    He Chenguang looked at Lu Zhizhou, he took a deep breath, and slowly said.

    When he thought that Lu Zhizhou really didn¡¯t love him, he felt that his world had turned gray.

    It was a message from Lu Qingyi that woke him from his desolation, he knew that Lu Zhizhou¡¯s departure was a last resort.

    "How did you find me."

    Lu Zhizhou wiped the tears from her face, she slowly opened her mouth and asked.

    There weren¡¯t many customers in the shop, and no one paid attention to them.

    "Qingyi told me."

    He Chenguang answered.

    He and Lu Qingyi had known each other for a long time, although he was much older than Lu Qingyi, he admired her very much, so he always called her sister Qingyi.

    In conclusion, he admired Lu Qingyi very much.

    "You know Qingyi?"

    Lu Zhizhou looked at He Chenguang in surprise and asked.

    Thinking of the strange words Lu Qingyi said yesterday, Lu Zhizhou suddenly understood. He Chenguang was here because of Lu Qingyi.

    This sister of hers...

    Lu Zhizhou felt a sudden burst of emotion.

    "Yes, for about three to four years, she was underage at the time."

    He Chenguang honestly said, his voice soft.

 Chapter 546 can work hard together_1

    Chapter 546: 546 can work hard together_1He Chenguang had always lived abroad, and he met Lu Qingyi at a lecture by an old professor, where Lu Qingyi boldly questioned the professor¡¯s erroneous views.

    The young face, speaking words of strong conviction, crystal clear, and her voice cold.

    He got to know Lu Qingyi then. Later, seeing her fall time and time again, He Chenguang felt as though he was dreaming.

    "My sister, is she really that incredible?"

    Lu Zhizhou asked, somewhat uncertain.

    She knew that Lu Qingyi was exceptional, but had not expected her to be that impressive.

    He Chenguang nodded: "Hmm."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s excellence was undeniable, he had witnessed it himself.

    She was an amazing designer, but she hadn¡¯t designed anything for a long time. The necklace around Lu Zhizhou¡¯s neck was designed by Lu Qingyi. There was also a matching diamond ring, which he just hadn¡¯t gotten around to giving out yet.

    As more and more customers came into the store, Lu Zhizhou and He Chenguang stepped out, taking a stroll on a small path.

    There were few people on the road, and it was very quiet.

    "We should stop here, I think you should go back."

    Having walked a distance, Lu Zhizhou broke the silence between them, suggesting softly.

    She doesn¡¯t want to strive for something with no result in sight.

    She is scared that in the end, they will part ways.

    She is not Lu Qingyi, who has the courage to do anything she sets her mind on.

    Being obedient was a habit she developed since childhood. If life could start over, she wouldn¡¯t want to be the gentle Lu Zhizhou, she would want to be a rebellious Lu Zhizhou.

    "Lu Zhizhou, do you not want to be with me?"

    He Chenguang¡¯s hands gripped Lu Zhizhou¡¯s shoulders firmly. He shook his head, looking at Lu Zhizhou.

    "I do."

    Lu Zhizhou looked directly into He Chenguang¡¯s eyes, she couldn¡¯t lie to herself.

    She desired it too.

    "Then why can¡¯t we work towards it together?"

    He Chenguang asked in return.

    Can¡¯t they work towards being together?

    "Perhaps, I am just too cowardly."

    Lu Zhizhou shook her head, slowly lowering her gaze.

    She doesn¡¯t know, truly she doesn¡¯t.

    Even hoping to make an effort seems too ambitious, but she still desires it.

    "Lu Zhizhou, love is something you have to fight for. Do you really want your family to arrange your marriage and then just live life passively?"

    He Chenguang looked down at Lu Zhizhou, his voice was very soft.

    He understood Lu Zhizhou¡¯s concerns, and he also understood her. But wasn¡¯t it possible for the two of them to strive together?

    "I..."

    Lu Zhizhou lowered her head, she stared at the floor, afraid to look at He Chenguang.

    Yes, love requires both people to strive for it together. But she had never had the courage to do so from the very beginning.

    Perhaps it was just her nature.

    "Xiaozhou, there¡¯s nothing in the world that cannot be obtained through effort. Let¡¯s not worry about other factors and strive for the life we want to live, okay?"

    He Chenguang held Lu Zhizhou¡¯s hand, his voice very soft.

    No matter what, he always believed that they could eventually be together.

    "I..."

    Lu Zhizhou stared at her toes, hesitated for a moment, her tone wavering.

    "Okay."

    After a long while, Lu Zhizhou lifted her head, she looked into He Chenguang¡¯s eyes, took a few deep breaths, and slowly uttered the word.

    She should strive for her own future. After all, youth is meant for taking on challenges.

    "I want to hold your hand, and never let go."

    Lu Zhizhou held He Chenguang¡¯s hand, she spoke softly.

    As she lowered her head, she thought about many things.

    The love between Lu Qingyi and Xu Boyan was so beautiful, no one could come between them. Despite the many disapproving gazes, Lu Qingyi stayed unfazed. Why couldn¡¯t she be brave and fight for her own love?

    Although Lu Qingyi was outstanding, many people still saw her as someone from a small town.

    That He Chenguang could find her was also partly due to Lu Qingyi¡¯s efforts. She couldn¡¯t let Lu Qingyi¡¯s hard work go in vain.

    ¡ª¡ª

    Lu Qingyi had almost finished preparing the script for the movie. She huddled on the couch, revising and refining the details.

    Xu Boyan was making preparations for the casting, and funding was not an issue. Neither Xu Boyan nor Lu Qingyi lacked funds.

    Lu Qingyi was a doer. If she said she wanted to make a movie, then she was certain to do so, and she was on track to realize her words quickly.

    She had no experience as a director, but she could learn.

    She planned to get involved in all aspects of this film, because it was a movie about her and Xu Boyan, telling their story.

    Some changes were made, but it was mainly true to life.

    "Have some milk, my baby has been working hard."

    Xu Boyan carried a cup of hot milk over. He handed it to Lu Qingyi, his voice gentle.

    Looking at Lu Qingyi who had been busy all day, focused and diligent.

    She was adorable when she worked, but Xu Boyan felt sorry for her.

    "How¡¯s it going with the actors?"

    Lu Qingyi casually accepted the milk, and looked up at Xu Boyan to ask.

    "We¡¯ve found the male lead, and the rest of the cast is almost set, except for the female lead."

    Xu Boyan said. Xu Boyan was indeed dutiful in matters related to Lu Qingyi and would not be remiss.

    He had arranged the personnel well, but he left out the female lead as Lu Qingyi said she would find her herself.

    Apart from the female lead, he had prepared the rest of the cast.

    "Okay, I plan on starting production in three days. Any dealings with Hadrick¡¯s classes I plan to discontinue. My plan is to finish filming this movie in two months, or even less."

    Lu Qingyi began, using her serious work tone. She had planned everything out.

    She is just waiting for production to start.

    When she says she¡¯ll do something, she won¡¯t go back on her word. If she says she¡¯ll make a movie, then she¡¯ll make the best one.

    "You¡¯re so dedicated. Is there anything I can help with?"

    Xu Boyan gently rubbed Lu Qingyi¡¯s head, a slowly curled his lips, his eyes tender as he looked at her.

    He felt for her, but he would definitely support whatever she¡¯d set her mind on.

    "You just need to work hard. The expenses for the crew will be high, I plan to choose the best for everything."

    Lu Qingyi said. She was a perfectionist who wouldn¡¯t allow any imperfection in her work.

    Therefore, she would always opt for the best materials.

    "Okay, okay. Take all the money we earn."

    Xu Boyan¡¯s voice was still very gentle.

    They surely wouldn¡¯t lack money, but he understood what Lu Qingyi meant. Sear?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

 Chapter 547 Zhu Yawen at the Door_1

    Chapter 547: 547 Zhu Yawen at the Door_1Lu Qingyi just wanted to participate directly in making her own movie, and Xu Boyan naturally understood what Lu Qingyi meant.

    "Hmm, I¡¯m a bit hungry, can you cook something for me?"

    Lu Qingyi stretched in a big yawn, and spoke in a slow voice.

    After a while of working, she would feel hungry. Now, for some reason, hunger comes very quickly.

    "Alright, I¡¯ll go cook for you."

    Xu Boyan lightly massaged Lu Qingyi¡¯s scalp, then walked into the kitchen to cook for her.

    The child¡¯s hungry, of course he needs to make her something delicious.

    Lu Qingyi was altering the details, the script was almost finished. Because she needed to shoot the earlier parts first, she had to do more detailed changes for those parts. The later parts can come gradually.

    The doorbell rang all of a sudden, Lu Qingyi stretched in another big yawn, put on her slippers and went to open the door.

    Xu Boyan poked his head out of the kitchen and said, "Child, can you answer the door?"

    He usually takes care of answering the door.

    "Qingyi."

    Zhu Yawen was standing at the door. She wore a smile when she saw Lu Qingyi. Her makeup was minimal, unlike the thick, heavy makeup the second time they met, and she didn¡¯t look haggard like the first time they met.

    Her entire demeanor was radiant, like she was a different person entirely.

    "Hmm."

    Looking at Zhu Yawen, Lu Qingyi¡¯s facial expression remained calm as always.

    "About the female lead role that you mentioned, is there still... any chance for me?"

    Zhu Yawen gently bit her lip as she looked at Lu Qingyi and asked. Her tone was somewhat cautious and careful.

    Lu Qingyi had mentioned before that Zhu Yawen did not have any chance at that time, furthermore she wasn¡¯t very interested in acting.

    "Come on in and take a seat."

    Lu Qingyi made room for Zhu Yawen to come in.

    As Zhu Yawen walked into the apartment, she took a quick glance around. The decorations were simple but warm, the apartment was small, but very pleasantly arranged.

    "Child, who¡¯s at the door?"

    Xu Boyan poked his head out from the kitchen again, his voice was gentle.

    As Zhu Yawen followed the voice, she saw a handsome man with a smile on his face, holding a spatula in his hand and wearing a cartoon apron, standing at the kitchen door.

    It was a warm sight, the house filled with the smell of life.

    Simple happiness.

    Lu Qingyi, being such an excellent person, living in such a place, perhaps all she wants is just happiness.

    Lu Qingyi replied, "A classmate of mine."

    "I¡¯ve divorced, a week ago."

    Zhu Yawen sat down and spoke straightforwardly.

    Lu Qingyi poured a glass of water for Zhu Yawen.

    Zhu Yawen didn¡¯t even know how she ended up divorced. Just a week ago, Tang Zhenqing had abruptly brought up the subject of divorce when he came home.

    She was confounded until she had the divorce certificate in her hand, then she truly believed that she and Tang Zhenqing were divorced.

    She couldn¡¯t even believe the fact herself, that Tang Zhenqing had divorced her so readily, he even took care of the division of the assets, behaving as though he was eager to sever ties with her.

    Lu Qingyi placed the tea cup in front of Zhu Yawen, she slightly nodded without any reaction, and was very indifferent.

    It was something she had known for a long time, so she didn¡¯t feel anything about it.

    "Why can you always be so inscrutable? Don¡¯t you have any feelings at all?"

    Zhu Yawen was always curious about Lu Qingyi, it seemed like nothing could arouse any emotions in her, as if her face could always be as calm as the wind and clouds.

    During their university days, there weren¡¯t many times when Lu Qingyi would have an expression on her face, and it was still the same now.

    Zhu Yawen didn¡¯t understand how Lu Qingyi could be like this, it seemed as if there was nothing at all that she cared about.

    "It¡¯s not that I don¡¯t care, or that I don¡¯t have feelings, it¡¯s just that I had anticipated these, and I already knew about them."

    Lu Qingyi glanced at Zhu Yawen, her voice was as cold as always.

    If she had no feelings about something, or if it was something she foresaw or already knew about, she would only appear cold and indifferent, and wouldn¡¯t show any other expression.

    Zhu Yawen¡¯s divorce was an inevitability, it wasn¡¯t anything unexpected.

    She knew what kind of person Tang Zhenqing was a long time ago. It was easy to see a person¡¯s true colors. She was someone who could read between the lines, and naturally she could see that in Tang Zhenqing¡¯s eyes, benefits outweighed everything else.

    She had warned Zhu Yawen before, but Zhu Yawen didn¡¯t believe her.

    Of course, if it was her, she probably wouldn¡¯t believe it either. Back when they were in university, to those university students, she was just a child who didn¡¯t understand anything.

    Who would take the words of a child seriously? The answer was, of course, no one.

    "You knew all along?"

    Zhu Yawen looked at Lu Qingyi in surprise.

    Lu Qingyi nodded.

    Xu Boyan had already told Tang Zhenqing that if he didn¡¯t get a divorce, it would bring harm to innocent bystanders. Besides, Tang Zhenqing didn¡¯t even like Zhu Yawen to begin with. Plus the element of personal gain, divorce was sure to be inevitable.

    There was nothing to guess about.

    "How did you know?"

    Zhu Yawen asked.

    She never linked her divorce with Tang Zhenqing to Lu Qingyi.

    Because the place where Lu Qingyi lived didn¡¯t look like it belonged to someone of substantial influence.

    "That¡¯s not important."

    Lu Qingyi shook her head as she spoke.

    She didn¡¯t think that just because she helped someone, she was entitled to their gratitude, so whether Zhu Yawen knew about it or not didn¡¯t matter to her.

    "Let¡¯s talk about the role of the female lead."

    After a pause, Lu Qingyi spoke again, what she was most concerned about right now was still this topic about the lead role.

    It wasn¡¯t that it had to be Zhu Yawen or no one else, it¡¯s just that she didn¡¯t want to go through the trouble of finding someone else.

    "After I divorced Tang Zhenqing, my source of income was cut off, so I thought..."

    Zhu Yawen lowered her head, feeling somewhat embarrassed to say this, but she spoke anyway.

    She was just stating facts, she was simply seeking a way to earn a living, even if the job wasn¡¯t something she would enjoy doing.

    Lu Qingyi: "Mmhm."

    "I have no acting skills, no experience, I¡¯m just a rookie, and I¡¯m not getting any younger."

    Then, Zhu Yawen went on and discussed her shortcomings.

    Indeed, these were her weaknesses.

    "That¡¯s not much of a problem, you can come over in three days."

    Lu Qingyi nodded and said, being a rookie wasn¡¯t a big problem, she could teach her.

    Zhu Yawen was a quick learner as well. She believed it wouldn¡¯t be too hard for Zhu Yawen, unless it was genuinely her weak point.

    "Alright, Qingyi, thank you."

    Zhu Yawen was suddenly moved.

    She thought that after she revealed her motives were simply to make a living, Lu Qingyi would reconsider options, because after all, when it came to acting, one needed some passion for it.

    With passion, she can put more of her emotions into it. Sear?h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Lu Qingyi: "No need."

    "Then I¡¯ll get going."

    Zhu Yawen glanced in the direction of the kitchen, feeling that she was intruding on Lu Qingyi and Xu Boyan. So, she thought about leaving as soon as possible.

    "There¡¯s no rush, you can leave after eating. I have something else to discuss with you."

    Lu Qingyi spoke before Zhu Yawen had the chance to get up.

 Chapter 548 Lu Qingyi: Enough_1

    Chapter 548: 548 Lu Qingyi: Enough_1She still needed to discuss the script with Zhu Yawen, to talk about the details and such.

    Whatever task she set out to do, she always aimed to do it to the best of her abilities, and an actor¡¯s performance was no exception.

    "Would this...disturb you guys?"

    Zhu Yawen bit her lower lip, glanced towards the direction of the kitchen, and cautiously asked.

    The apartment was small, but it felt very cosy and it was obvious that it was a happy home.

    It suddenly occurred to Zhu Yawen that her presence might disturb the couple.

    The man could cook and was willing to work in the kitchen - he was clearly very good to Lu Qingyi. Perhaps this was the kind of life Lu Qingyi was after.

    "No, please sit down, have a look at the script."

    Lu Qingyi picked up one of the scripts and handed it to Zhu Yawen.

    Zhu Yawen began to read the script with full attention. Lu Qingyi¡¯s writing was quite good, and the content was interesting; Zhu felt as if she could see the potential for the future success of this film.

    Lu Qingyi has always been an exceptional person

    "Little ones, food¡¯s ready."

    Xu Boyan served the dishes on the table and called out for Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi nodded, "Let¡¯s go, time to eat." She patted Zhu Yawen as she spoke.

    Xu Boyan didn¡¯t have any objections to Lu Qingyi inviting Zhu Yawen for dinner, he served food and picked dishes as usual for Qingyi.

    Zhu Yawen watched from the side, and suddenly felt a pang of envy. Perhaps a simple and quiet love is the most genuine.

    "Qingyi, a film requires a large investment, is your budget sufficient?"

    Zhu Yawen asked, she had some savings over the years, and she could help if Lu Qingyi¡¯s funds were not enough.

    Lu Qingyi: "It¡¯s enough."

    She might be short on other things, but money was never an issue.

    "Are you planning on pursuing a career as a director?"

    Zhu Yawen asked curiously. Previously, Lu Qingyi¡¯s field of study was not related to directing at all, and she had never heard of Qingyi making a film before.

    This surely must be her first work in this field.

    She was curious if Lu Qingyi was planning to embark on the path of becoming a director.

    Directing could be a lucrative career path with promising prospects if successful. However, if unsuccessful, it could lead to a gloomy future.

    "No, just this one, it suddenly interests me."

    Lu Qingyi spoke in her usual calm tone.

    Zhu Yawen: "..."

    That sudden interest?

    She didn¡¯t know what to say for a moment, Lu Qingyi really was...

    "Have you considered the financial aspects?"

    Zhu Yawen took a deep breath, she thought Qingyi was too young and didn¡¯t consider many things.

    Young people speak of struggles, but Lu Qingyi was married.

    Lu Qingyi: "No."

    She didn¡¯t lack money at all, so there was no need to consider this.

    Zhu Yawen: "???"

    She didn¡¯t know how to respond.

    Xu Boyan didn¡¯t say a word during the whole time, he just served food to Lu Qingyi attentively and took good care of her.

    A warm scene.

    "I¡¯ve found a location for filming, and bought all the necessary equipment for you. Rest well in these two days, okay?"

    Xu Boyan rubbed Lu Qingyi¡¯s head, his voice was incredibly gentle.

    Zhu Yawen watched all this and couldn¡¯t help but feel envious.

    This man, Xu Boyan, was truly a good husband. Tang Zhenqing has never treated her like this, after they got married he gradually began to distance himself from her.

    "Um, alright."

    Lu Qingyi nodded.

    When Xu Boyan does things, she is completely at ease.

    "Do you still live here after getting married?"

    Zhu Yawen bit her lip, she looked at Xu Boyan and Lu Qingyi and asked.

    People who live in apartments are generally those who can¡¯t afford a house.

    Apartments are suitable for single people. It¡¯s not so good to still live there after getting married. Apartments also have limited potential for appreciation, and they¡¯re not easy to sell.

    Nowadays, people think of owning cars and houses when they get married. If you marry someone without a house, you¡¯ll have to repay the mortgage together in the future.

    Having a house in a place like Kyoto, where every inch of land is as precious as gold, is quite an impressive feat.

    Zhu Yawen couldn¡¯t understand why Lu Qingyi would choose to marry a man who didn¡¯t even own a house.

    Lu Qingyi was very talented and capable, Zhu Yawen also couldn¡¯t understand why someone as excellent as Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t have a house in Kyoto yet?

    "Living here is convenient, and I guess we¡¯re used to it."

    Lu Qingyi replied with a smile.

    Indeed, they were used to it. Although the apartment was small, Qingyi thought it was fully functional and warm. It was not an inconvenience.

    She was not picky about living conditions. No matter if it¡¯s a large or small house, they could live in it. Sometimes, she would even find large houses to be too spacious.

    They were currently living in this apartment. If the western villa was not ready when they had a child in the future, they would move to the Seaview Villa.

    "Is this an apartment within a school district? With so many people living in the same apartment building, how can you, a person who likes quietness, bear it?"

    Zhu Yawen asked with curiosity.

    She obtained the address from Lu Qingyi before. Upon arriving, she observed the surroundings.

    It was very close to the Medical College, just a few minutes away. It was also not far from the street, with numerous pedestrians and vehicles.

    The key point was that there were apartment buildings here. The soundproofing was not particularly good, and each floor would not have few residents. With people coming in and out, closing and opening doors, it must be quite noisy.

    Lu Qingyi has been a very quiet person since her school days. Could she bear to live in such a place?

    "No, it¡¯s very quiet. Only the two of us live in this building."

    Lu Qingyi shook her head.

    Xu Boyan had reinforced the soundproofing, and since only they lived in the building, it was not noisy but rather very quiet.

    If it wasn¡¯t quiet here, she wouldn¡¯t be able to live here for so long.

    "Huh?"

    Zhu Yawen was momentarily dazed, she looked at Lu Qingyi.

    The only family living here?

    Now that she thought about it, when she came into this apartment building, she felt that it was very quiet, unlike other apartment buildings she had visited before.

    So, it turned out that only Xu Boyan and Lu Qingyi lived in this apartment building.

    "Why?"

    Zhu Yawen suddenly became curious.

    By logic, school district housing should be very popular. It¡¯s not plausible that a tall apartment building only housed two people, that was against common sense.

    Lu Qingyi: "Not for rent."

    There were indeed people wishing to rent, but they didn¡¯t rent out, this building was not intended for external rent or sale.

    "I see." Zhu Yawen was stunned but didn¡¯t ask further, "You are quite lucky then."

    She assumed that after Xu Boyan and Lu Qingyi moved into this apartment building, it stopped being rented out to others, without considering the possibility that Xu Boyan had bought this apartment building.

    "I need to answer a call."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s phone suddenly rang, and she took her cell phone to a corner to answer the call. S§×ar?h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

 Chapter 549 Xu Boyan? _1

    Chapter 549: 549 Xu Boyan? _1Answering a call in front of your guests is a matter of courtesy.

    "I need to go out for a while, you can sit here."

    Lu Qingyi came in after answering the phone and said.

    "I won¡¯t sit, I have some things to do."

    Zhu Yawen shook her head and replied.

    If Lu Qingyi wasn¡¯t there, she would certainly leave as well. If not, she would be left alone with Xu Boyan, which would be highly inappropriate.

    "Alright." Lu Qingyi nodded and then turned to look at Xu Boyan,"I have something to attend to, but I¡¯ll return before dinner."

    Lu Qingyi took her car keys and went out with Zhu Yawen.

    "Where are you heading? I can drop you off."

    Lu Qingyi fiddled with her car keys as she slowly spoke.

    "No, that¡¯s okay. You¡¯re busy. It might not be on your way."

    Zhu Yawen shook her head. Lu Qingyi had just mentioned that she had something urgent to take care of, and Zhu couldn¡¯t possibly hinder her.

    Lu Qingyi: "Go ahead."

    "The community right across Seaview Villa."

    Zhu Yawen said.

    She was now living in that neighborhood. The price of the houses was not high, but compared with the Seaview Villas, it was another world entirely.

    "Coincidentally, I¡¯m heading that way too."

    Li Xiyi was currently living in her villa, and Li Xiyi had just called her to come over.

    Zhu Yawen didn¡¯t ask further and waited for Lu Qingyi by the door.

    "Your car?"

    Seeing Lu Qingyi driving the car up to her, Zhu Yawen was entirely taken aback, her face filled with disbelief.

    She didn¡¯t know much about cars, but it was plain that the car Lu Qingyi was driving was pricey.

    "No, it¡¯s Xu Boyan¡¯s."

    Lu Qingyi replied.

    She rarely drives, hence she didn¡¯t bother to buy a car. The car she was driving naturally belonged to Xu Boyan.

    Xu Boyan?

    Zhu Yawen slightly furrowed her brows. She felt that the name Xu Boyan was extremely familiar, but she couldn¡¯t remember exactly why.

    "I had you pegged as living such a great life. I never expected you to get married so early. It¡¯s really unbelievable."

    Zhu Yawen stared at Lu Qingyi¡¯s profile thinking, the more she looked, the more attractive Lu Qingyi seemed.

    "This world is full of unbelievable things. Meeting the right person at the right time, everything seemed to fall into place naturally."

    Lu Qingyi smirked, her voice was soft and very pleasant.

    Falling in love, getting married, these were things she had never dared to hope for before. She had prepared herself for living out her life alone, until she met Xu Boyan.

    Looking at the happy smile on Lu Qingyi¡¯s lips, Zhu Yawen was filled with envy.

    Once, she thought she could be happy too, but she later realized she was mistaken.

    During their courtship, Tang Zhenqing treated her very well. After getting married, Tang Zhenqing seemed like a completely different person, making her feel incredibly estranged.

    It was probably what they meant when they said that people don¡¯t cherish what they have until they lose it.

    "Is this the place?"

    Lu Qingyi parked the car and turned to ask Zhu Yawen.

    "Yes, it is. Where are you going?"

    After getting out of the car, Zhu Yawen looked at Lu Qingyi through the window.

    "Seaview Villa."

    Seaview Villa?

    Zhu Yawen was a little startled as Lu Qingyi drove off. Her eyes widened as she watched Lu Qingyi smoothly drive the car into the villa complex without any obstacles. She was left somewhat dumbfounded.

    The security at the villa complex was quite sturdy. Not just anybody could enter it. Yet, considerably easily, Lu Qingyi drove in.

    Zhu Yawen had her suspicions, but in the end, she turned around and walked into the housing community.

    "Zhu Yawen."

    From behind her, came the voice of Tang Zhenqing.

    Zhu Yawen turned around.

    "What¡¯s the issue between you and Master Xu?"

    Tang Zhenqing had pondered for a long time but couldn¡¯t figure out the conflict between Zhu Yawen and Xu Boyan. They had divorced so long ago, but Zhu Yawen seemed to be untroubled by it all.

    "Master Xu?"

    Zhu Yawen frowned, looking puzzled at Tang Zhenqing, not quite catching the meaning of what he was saying.

    "Yes, Xu Boyan, the man who stands atop the pyramid in Kyoto. What¡¯s the issue between you and him? You¡¯ve been divorced for so long, yet you remain undisturbed?"

    Tang Zhenqing looked at Zhu Yawen, his eyes filled with suspicion.

    Because of the divorce, he had faced a lot of suspicion as everyone around them thought that he and Zhu Yawen had made the perfect couple.

    In society¡¯s eyes, they had a high-profile relationship.

    But when they finally divorced, the whispers began.

    Xu Boyan?

    Master Xu?

    The man who stands at the top of the pyramid?

    Zhu Yawen was stunned. Wasn¡¯t the name Xu Boyan the name of Lu Qingyi¡¯s husband?

    With Tang Zhenqing¡¯s reminder, she suddenly remembered who Xu Boyan was.

    Xu Boyan: the heir of the Xu family, a nobleman. Everyone in Kyoto knew of Xu Boyan¡¯s existence, but very few had actually seen him in person.

    So the name of Lu Qingyi¡¯s husband was Xu Boyan. Could it be a coincidence of names?

    That seemed far too coincidental.

    Could it be...

    Zhu Yawen didn¡¯t dare to think further.

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    Tang Zhenqing reprimanded, looking at Zhu Yawen with cold eyes.

    "Tang Zhenqing, it was clearly written in our divorce agreement that we are to sever our relationship completely with each other."

    Zhu Yawen looked at Tang Zhenqing¡¯s eyes as she slowly said.

    Indeed, the agreement on their divorce was clearly written.

    ¡ª¡ª

    Lu Qingyi opened the door of the villa. The villa was empty with many things scattered on the floor.

    She slightly furrowed her brows, "Li Xiyi."

    No one responded.

    Lu Qingyi walked into the bedroom. Li Xiyi was leaning on the edge of the bed, one leg curled up, one leg stretched out, with a bottle of beer in her hand.

    Upon hearing the door open, Li Xiyi turned to look at Lu Qingyi, a smile playing on her lips, "You¡¯re here."

    Li Xiyi¡¯s face was slightly flushed, emanating a mild air of tipsiness.

    "Was it worth it?"

    Seeing Li Xiyi in this state, Lu Qingyi understood at once, her gaze coldly fell on Li Xiyi

    "Worth it?"

    Li Xiyi asked back, her smile becoming increasingly cynical.

    Was it worth it?

    How would she know? All she knew is she felt terrible now. So much so that she felt that being alive was a burden. The feeling grew stronger, no previous episode could compare.

    "Qingyi, If Xu Boyan were the one, could you remain indifferent? I find it hard even pretending to smile."

    Li Xiyi looked at Lu Qingyi as she slowly began to speak.

    Truly, she found it difficult to breathe, as if her respiratory system was blocked by something, it was incredibly painful.

    Lu Qingyi: "There are no ¡¯what ifs¡¯."

    "Fine, you can¡¯t understand how I feel, just drink with me for a while. I plan to go out and take my mind of things tomorrow. It¡¯s been so long, yet he still influences my emotions, quite the failure."

    Li Xiyi shook her head as she spoke. She touched her heart, feeling incredibly terrible.

 Chapter 550 You Will Definitely Be Happy_1

    Chapter 550: 550 You Will Definitely Be Happy_1"Put this on."

    Lu Qingyi squatted down and put something like a watch on Li Xiyi¡¯s wrist.

    "Afraid I¡¯ll do something foolish?"

    Li Xiyi looked at the thing on her wrist and burst out laughing.

    What Lu Qingyi gave her wasn¡¯t a watch, but a locator, which could also send out an alarm when in danger.

    "I¡¯m just worried you¡¯ll have nowhere to be buried."

    Lu Qingyi said coldly, with a frosty expression on her face.

    "A woman with a soft heart behind a tough mouth."

    Li Xiyi put down the bottle of wine and stared at Lu Qingyi, her eyes still hazy with intoxication.

    Lu Qingyi was like that, always appearing indifferent, yet underneath possessing a soft heart.

    She was not one to express herself with words. Her kindness to others was reflected in her actions. She might say the cruelest things, but her actions were always caring.

    Those who don¡¯t know Lu Qingyi wouldn¡¯t realize how good she truly is.

    "Stop drinking, the wine is expensive."

    Lu Qingyi reached out to grab the bottle of wine in Li Xiyi¡¯s hand, and tossed it aside. She spoke coldly.

    "You¡¯re short on cash?"

    Li Xiyi laughed.

    Lu Qingyi was anything but short on cash.

    Lu Qingyi: "Short."

    -

    By the time Lu Qingyi left the villa, a hint of night had begun to spread. She was just driving out of the gate when she spotted Zhu Yawen standing there.

    "What is it?"

    Lu Qingyi stopped the car, rolling down the window to look at Zhu Yawen, a hint of doubt in her eyes.

    "Can we...talk somewhere?"

    Zhu Yawen took a deep breath and asked Lu Qingyi.

    She was incredibly curious, but not quite sure of the truth.

    If this Xu Boyan was that Xu Boyan, why would he live in such a small apartment, and why he would show such gentleness towards Lu Qingyi, completely unlike the Xu Boyan from the rumors.

    Zhu Yawen got in the car, Lu Qingyi drove back into the villa district, to Xu Boyan¡¯s apartment.

    Zhu Yawen watched in astonishment as Lu Qingyi made her way in with ease.

    "Sit, I only have plain water."

    Lu Qingyi poured a cup of water for Zhu Yawen, speaking slowly.

    "Is this...your home?"

    Zhu Yawen looked around the villa, before asking.

    Lu Qingyi: "Sort of, Xu Boyan¡¯s."

    Zhu Yawen: "..."

    It seemed that Lu Qingyi¡¯s husband really was the legendary Xu Boyan.

    "Xu Boyan is that Xu Boyan, right?"

    Zhu Yawen suppressed a tremor in her chest as she asked slowly, finding it hard to believe.

    Who would have thought such a noble man would cook and serve his lover?

    Who could have imagined that the reputedly cold-hearted man could also offer such warm smiles?

    Who would have thought that Xu Boyan, who had always lived a luxurious life since childhood, could also live in a small apartment?

    Who could have thought...

    Too many things, Zhu Yawen found it hard to believe that Xu Boyan could be so approachable.

    "Is there a second Xu Boyan in this world?"

    Lu Qingyi retorted, a faint smile playing on her lips.

    "Thank you, I thought he had a sudden epiphany, but it turns out you helped him. I sincerely thank you."

    Zhu Yawen bowed to Lu Qingyi as she spoke, sincerity filling her eyes.

    She was truly grateful to Lu Qingyi, without her help, Zhu Yawen would probably still be in a miserable state.

    Living a life that was far from satisfying, shining on the outside but scarred on the inside.

    In a home devoid of warmth, even her own son didn¡¯t see her as his mother.

    "You¡¯re welcome. I always keep my promises."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s tone was equally calm. She didn¡¯t think this was a big deal, more like a casual favor.

    "Qingyi, I thought you preferred a mundane life and that¡¯s why you chose an ordinary man, but he turned out to be a hidden mogul."

    Zhu Yawen laughed, truly envious of Lu Qingyi.

    A man like Xu Boyan, who cooked for Lu Qingyi and treated her so well, that¡¯s undoubtedly true love. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Zhu Yawen could see that Lu Qingyi would definitely be happy in the future.

    "I do prefer a mundane life. When I first met him, I felt he was not an ordinary man, but I didn¡¯t think he was particularly rich."

    Lu Qingyi said with a light chuckle.

    Indeed, when she first met Xu Boyan, she considered him just a passerby.

    She never thought she would have any connection with Xu Boyan in the future.

    "He treats you well, right?"

    Zhu Yawen asked.

    "Yes, he¡¯s very good. Meeting him was the best thing that happened in my three lives. If the unhappiness I experienced in the past led to meeting him, I think it was worth it."

    When it came to Xu Boyan, joy spread across Lu Qingyi¡¯s face. Yes, meeting Xu Boyan made her feel incredibly Lucky.

    "With such a disparity in your backgrounds, has anyone criticized you?"

    Zhu Yawen asked, curious.

    She could see Xu Boyan was good to Lu Qingyi, but she thought there would definitely be criticism of their relationship.

    When she first married Tang Zhenqing, many people spoke ill of her because of her status, but eventually the rumors died down.

    Although Tang Zhenqing never treated her well after their marriage, he always maintained a good front, always protective of her in public.

    "I never felt I wasn¡¯t good enough for him. Apart from our origins, I never thought I was any worse off."

    Lu Qingyi looked at Zhu Yawen and spoke slowly. Her voice was strong, but extremely calm.

    That¡¯s right, she never felt she was inadequate or that she wasn¡¯t a match for Xu Boyan.

    Apart from their family backgrounds, she thought she was every bit Xu Boyan¡¯s equal in many ways.

    "You¡¯re always so confident."

    Zhu Yawen looked at Lu Qingyi and felt an instant surge of envy for her character.

    Brimming with self-confidence, it seemed nothing could topple her. She emitted a captivating aura.

    "A woman should know how to be independent and not always rely on men. I believe you can rise to prominence using this role. If you like acting, you can continue. If not, use the money to do what you enjoy."

    Lu Qingyi pulled the corners of her lips slightly. She took out a card from her pocket and handed it to Zhu Yawen with a slight smile.

    Yes, it was better for women to be independent. Xu Boyan treated her very well, but she didn¡¯t take his kindness for granted.

    She had her own career, and she also wanted to make her own money.

 Chapter 551 ready to start shooting_1

    Chapter 551: 551 ready to start shooting_1After chatting with Zhu Yawen, Lu Qingyi returned to the apartment. It was getting late, and the lights were on in the apartment.

    As Lu Qingyi opened the door, Xu Boyan was working on the sofa, his fingers tapping on the keyboard, occasionally glancing towards the door.

    "Little one, you¡¯re back?"

    The moment Xu Boyan saw the door open, he showed a gentle smile.

    When Lu Qingyi had not yet returned, he had already prepared dinner and waited, without calling to rush her.

    Because Xu Boyan knew, once Lu Qingyi said she would come back, she definitely would, and if something happened, she would give him a call or send a message.

    "Hmm, have you been waiting for long?"

    Lu Qingyi looked at the time and asked. She should have come back earlier if she was not chatting with Zhu Yawen.

    It¡¯s indeed a bit rude to have kept Xu Boyan waiting for so long.

    "No, I just finished cooking."

    Xu Boyan got up from the sofa, his voice was adorably gentle.

    No matter how long he had to wait for Lu Qingyi, he was willing to do so.

    "You¡¯re lying, the food is almost cold now. According to the current temperature, you must¡¯ve finished cooking at least half an hour ago. Do you think you can fool me with that?"

    Lu Qingyi looked at Xu Boyan, speaking slowly but with complete seriousness in her tone.

    She was indeed serious. All this could be calculated, yes it indeed could be calculated.

    "I forgot that my baby is such a top student."

    Xu Boyan wasn¡¯t bothered when caught out by Lu Qingyi, he lovingly watched her.

    "I think waiting for you, no matter how long, is worthwhile. Because it¡¯s you, I feel my wait is worth it."

    Xu Boyan looked at Lu Qingyi, his gaze was full of tenderness, he then took the dishes to reheat them.

    Looking at Xu Boyan, Lu Qingyi was deeply moved.

    Meeting Xu Boyan was truly the most fortunate thing in her three lives, with no doubt.

    Looking at the table full of food, Lu Qingyi felt her appetite aroused. For some reason, she was hungry quite quickly recently and wanted to eat a lot.

    "Your appetite is quite good recently."

    Xu Boyan was serving the dishes for Lu Qingyi, he spoke slowly.

    Seeing Lu Qingyi eat so much, Xu Boyan felt particularly happy. Little one was willing to eat, of course, this made him happy.

    Lu Qingyi: "It¡¯s alright."

    ¡ª¡ª

    On the day of filming, Lu Qingyi arrived at the set very early. She was wearing sportswear with her hair tied in a ponytail and a duckbill cap on her head. She looked young and stunning.

    The agreed time was 9:30, but Lu Qingyi arrived at 8:30. She was sitting in a corner swiping her phone.

    People gradually arrived, Lu Qingyi was still swiping her phone.

    "Heard that the director of this film is the same person as the scriptwriter and cinematographer."

    "The fee is too tempting, so I went for the casting."

    "Yeah, yeah, yeah. I think the fee is so high."

    "Don¡¯t know if it will be a bad drama or a good one."

    "The investor is quite generous, so it won¡¯t be too bad, considering the money thrown."

    The cast of this drama was not all inexperienced newcomers. There were actors who had played parts before but hadn¡¯t achieved much popularity, and also well-known actors. S~ea??h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Well-known actors were purely interested in this drama or in a certain character.

    A drama without a famous director is often something many famous actors will not take on. It can also be said as something that diminishes their value.

    Lu Qingyi raised her eyes, looked coldly at the men and women chattering together, and then continued to play with her phone.

    Even though their words were harsh, they were not wrong.

    The director¡¯s profession is indeed difficult. If successful, the future is bright. If not, the future is bleak, and the investor¡¯s money cannot be recouped.

    A man with a duckbill hat on his head walked in. He was fully covered, only showing a pair of eyes, and a young man who looked like his assistant followed him.

    "Look, look, is that Chi Xi?"

    Someone shouted.

    "Oh my god, it really looks like him."

    "Oh my god, I¡¯m seeing the live Chi Xi."

    "Brother Xi, could I have a picture with you?"

    "Brother Xi, I can¡¯t believe I am seeing you in person. I am so excited."

    "I feel like I¡¯m still dreaming."

    "..."

    A group of people swarmed around Chi Xi, babbling endlessly, their eyes shining brightly.

    Exactly, what Lu Qingyi wanted was not fame, but the right choice of casting.

    So, most of the people in the cast were obscure; there was no fame for most. Those with fame would basically choose to give up because it was a new director and new cast.

    "Shh, please be quiet, okay?"

    Chi Xi removed his mask, put a finger to his lips, made a "Shh" sign, and spoke softly.

    "Ah, he¡¯s so handsome."

    "He¡¯s way too handsome."

    "My god, I¡¯m in love with this face."

    "So handsome and so gentle."

    "I am seriously in love now"

    "..."

    The moment Chi Xi removed his mask, the crowd erupted even louder.

    Chi Xi is one of the most popular young actors, only twenty-three years old, fair and handsome, a very gentle person.

    He cultivated the image of a gentle and warm-hearted man.

    "Photos and autographs will be available, but there¡¯s something important now, can you make way for me?"

    Chi Xi¡¯s voice was very gentle, he spoke slowly.

    "What is it?"

    "Could Brother Xi be planning to act in a drama now?"

    "Brother Xi, could you be the lead role?"

    "Oh my god, I¡¯m scared that I am thinking too much."

    "..."

    The crowd began to speculate again.

    "I can¡¯t miss the movie of my idol. And also, my role is the second male lead, not the protagonist."

    Chi Xi voiced out again.

    "Ah? Who is Brother Xi¡¯s idol?"

    "I¡¯m crying, my Brother Xi actually has an idol."

    "Bro Xi, don¡¯t you think that playing a second male lead is a bit demeaning?"

    For someone like Chi Xi, who usually plays lead roles, playing a secondary role now indeed seems to be a bit of a step down.

    Chi Xi: "I¡¯m only interested in the second male lead."

    Lies, he couldn¡¯t be uninterested in playing the lead. He just didn¡¯t get that role, so he chose the second lead.

    Chi Xi¡¯s internal thoughts were actually a lot. Right now, he was almost in tears.

    Lu Qingyi still quietly sat in the corner swiping her phone. She occasionally raised her eyes to watch the happenings, her expression indifferent.

    "Hey, what role are you playing?"

    Someone noticed Lu Qingyi and asked as they walked up to her.

    The young girl had a face full of baby fat, chubby cheeks, two pigtails, she was very cute.

    "Director."

    Lu Qingyi dropped a bombshell and then stood up, her hands in her trouser pockets, and walked away.

    "Huh?"

    The young girl was stunned, looking blankly at Lu Qingyi¡¯s receding figure.

    It was 9:30, Lu Qingyi glanced at her phone.

 Chapter 552 Green Pepper Box Rice_1

    Chapter 552: 552 Green Pepper Box Rice_1"I am your director and also the screenwriter, my name is Lu Qingyi, and I look forward to working with you all."

    Lu Qingyi took off her visor cap, revealing an overly youthful and exuberant face.

    Her voice was cold and carried a sense of authority.

    "My God, she¡¯s so beautiful and elegant!"

    "I¡¯m instantly in love with her beauty."

    "She¡¯s so young."

    "Damn, I don¡¯t know what to say right now."

    "Her stunning appearance, the Aloof beauty."

    "..."

    The moment Lu Qingyi took off her cap, everyone started to get excited.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s appearance was truly beyond extraordinary.

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    Lu Qingyi made a gesture indicating for silence, and gradually, everyone quieted down.

    Next was makeup, changing clothes, and shooting. Everything went smoothly, and whenever any issue arose, Lu Qingyi herself would step forward to guide.

    Probably because most of them were newcomers, and also because Chi Xi was present, no one complained or started trouble.

    As morning passed, Lu Qingyi busied herself and now was lounging on the sofa, scrolling on her phone.

    "Goddess."

    Chi Xi walked over to Lu Qingyi, his eyes shining with admiration.

    After learning of the movie¡¯s connection to Lu Qingyi, he had insisted on coming over despite opposition from his agent and company.

    "Mhm."

    Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t look up.

    Since they finished work a bit earlier than planned, lunch hadn¡¯t been delivered yet.

    Chi Xi: "You¡¯re as aloof as ever."

    Lu Qingyi ignored Chi Xi¡¯s remark.

    Chi Xi: "..."

    Fine, he figured he should keep quiet, or his soliloquy might come off as him acting crazy.

    "Did you postpone the announcement?"

    Lu Qingyi set down her phone. Looking up at Chi Xi, she asked this question.

    "Yeah, it¡¯s a small matter. I¡¯ll definitely support your movie."

    Chi Xi scratched his head and laughed.

    His rise to fame was in part thanks to Lu Qingyi. He knew to be grateful, and he absolutely had to support her movie.

    He was now a well-known star with many fans, which also functioned as a ready-made audience. He could definitely help Lu Qingyi with publicity.

    "The movie will be a hit."

    Lu Qingyi spoke calmly, as if she had made up her mind.

    While others wouldn¡¯t dare to guarantee success that easily, she did it with such nonchalance, as if it was a sure thing.

    "Such type of movies are not really booming in the market, they don¡¯t meet the immediate market demand."

    Chi Xi reminded her. He was aware of Lu Qingyi¡¯s capabilities.

    However, the genre of movie Lu Qingyi had chosen was not trending at the moment and didn¡¯t match the market¡¯s current demand, making it challenging to be successful.

    "If there is no market, I can create one."

    Lu Qingyi put her hand in her pocket and slowly spoke. Her tone was calm but carried a persuasive conviction.

    No market?

    That¡¯s okay.

    She, Lu Qingyi, could create one.

    The content does not meet market demand?

    Sorry.

    She, Lu Qingyi, had never known to cater to others. She only knew that others should cater to her.

    It¡¯s that simple.

    Chi Xi looked at Lu Qingyi, seeming like he wanted to say something but hesitated.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s face was so beautiful, so youthful. Chi Xi couldn¡¯t tell if this was just her youthful audacity, or she truly had the talent to back it up.

    Lu Qingyi was very skilled and exceptional, but she was also extremely young, just twenty years old.

    The difference between twenty and twenty-three is significant. The mindset of a twenty-year-old and that of a twenty-three-year-old can be quite different.

    "I never do anything unless I¡¯m sure of its success. Two years ago, I helped you gain popularity, now I can make you even more famous."

    Lu Qingyi pulled down the brim of her cap, a small smirk on her lips.

    She had first met Chi Xi two years ago when he was just a confused young man determined to become an actor.

    Perhaps it was a sudden act of kindness. At that time, Lu Qingyi was interested in songwriting and had decided to help Chi Xi. His career took off successfully thanks to this.

    His fame started with just a single song. Coupled with his good looks and after some grooming, he had gradually transitioned into acting.

    Chi Xi¡¯s acting skills were decent, and he was hard-working, so naturally, he became popular.

    "It¡¯s lunchtime."

    Lu Qingyi had her hands in her pockets. She saw someone coming in and casually spoke up.

    The meals provided for the crew were extremely lavish. Lu Qingyi sat in her designated spot, her lunch box full of food on the table in front of her while she played with her phone.

    The lunch box contained all the things she liked, with flavors identical to those of dishes made by Xu Boyan. It was clear that he had prepared this especially for her.

    "Idol, you eat so modestly?"

    Chi Xi brought his lunch box over and was slightly surprised to see Lu Qingyi¡¯s box full of green peppers.

    There was hardly any meat.

    Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t respond.

    "Aren¡¯t lunch boxes uniform? Why is yours so modest?"

    Chi Xi looked at the meat in his bowl, then at Lu Qingyi¡¯s peppers, and slowly asked.

    Everyone¡¯s lunch box had plenty of meat and lavish servings. It didn¡¯t make sense for Lu Qingyi¡¯s box to be sparse.

    It was quite strange.

    "Mine isn¡¯t the same as yours."

    Lu Qingyi glanced at Chi Xi dismissively before answering.

    The difference was quite significant. Her food was personally prepared by Xu Boyan, while theirs was prepared by the head chef. It wasn¡¯t comparabl at all.

    "What¡¯s the relationship between Director Lu and Brother Xi?"

    "They¡¯re eating lunch together!"

    "Brother Xi¡¯s smile is so gentle. Though he¡¯s always been gentle, I¡¯ve never seen him this tender."

    "I suddenly feel like they¡¯re a good match."

    "I admire Director Lu so much, she¡¯s so cool."

    "She¡¯s so young yet so accomplished. How could anyone not be envious?"

    "Could it be that Brother Xi is really..."

    While Lu Qingyi and Chi Xi were eating, a group of people on the side were watching them and talking.

    After spending the morning together, they all had a good impression of Lu Qingyi and were fond of this hardworking lady.

    "Let¡¯s swap."

    Chi Xi was about to swap his lunch box with Lu Qingyi¡¯s.

    Lu Qingyi quickly protected her lunch box, "This was made by my husband, do you think I would swap?"

    Lu Qingyi raised an eyebrow, giving Chi Xi a sardonic look.

    The meals that Xu Boyan personally prepared for her, apart from being her favorite, even if they didn¡¯t taste good, she¡¯d still eat them all.

    Husband?

    Personal... Meals?

    Chi Xi stared at Lu Qingyi in shock, dropping his chopsticks on the floor.

 Chapter 553: Happiness 553, Actually Very Simple_1

    Chapter 553: Happiness 553, Actually Very Simple_1Chi Xi¡¯s mouth dropped open, his jaw was about to hit the table.

    Holy crap, a husband?

    Lu Qingyi has a husband?

    Chi Xi found it somehow very strange to hear the word "husband" coming out of Lu Qingyi¡¯s mouth.

    "You... are... married?"

    Chi Xi asked, stuttering in disbelief, his eyes bulging with shock.

    Lu Qingyi...

    Well...

    Chi Xi found it mysterious.

    Lu Qingyi responded calmly: "Yeah."

    Being married was not something surprising.

    "When?"

    Chi Xi managed to control his emotions and asked slowly.

    It was mind-blowing.

    "Quite a while ago, on my twentieth birthday."

    Lu Qingyi yawned, feeling sleepy after a full meal.

    On her twentieth birthday?

    Chi Xi was too shocked to speak. It was really hard to imagine.

    "I¡¯m tired, I need a nap."

    Lu Qingyi threw away the lunch box and went to the lounge.

    Well, she was indeed feeling sleepy.

    Chi Xi stared blankly at Lu Qingyi as she left, he hadn¡¯t fully digested the news yet.

    ¡ª¡ª

    The shooting of the movie had been going on for a week now, everything was going smoothly.

    "Kiddo, do you want to take a short nap?" sea??h th§× Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    At the dining table, Xu Boyan looked at Lu Qingyi, who seemed worn out, and asked softly.

    Recently, Lu Qingyi seemed to be feeling rather sleep-deprived, appearing a bit slow and lethargic.

    "No need for that. The movie is progressing smoothly. It should finish sooner than we expected."

    After a yawn, Lu Qingyi stuffed a piece of bread in her mouth and spoke with a low voice.

    She had been feeling sleepy lately. After finishing this period of work, she planned to take a proper break.

    "I shouldn¡¯t have let you shoot the film. Seeing how tired you are hurts me."

    Xu Boyan hugged Lu Qingyi around the waist, feeling pained. His chin rested on top of her head as he sighed deeply.

    It hurt him deeply.

    Seeing Lu Qingyi working exhausting hours every day was unbearable for him. Whether he said it or not, his concern was real.

    "I don¡¯t feel that tired. It will be over soon,"

    Lu Qingyi gave a soft smile and replied gently.

    She knew Xu Boyan cared for her. However, she couldn¡¯t just quit halfway. Plus, the film recorded the beautiful times they had spent together, which could be cherished as memories in the future.

    The movie had indeed been tweaked a bit but the general storyline was the same, maybe just a tad more perfect than real-life experiences.

    After having breakfast, Xu Boyan drove Lu Qingyi to the set.

    "I will come to pick you up for lunch."

    Xu Boyan opened the door for Lu Qingyi, hugged her before she left, and whispered it softly to her.

    She had lost weight. He doubted if she had been eating properly.

    Although he made every meal she had, he didn¡¯t deliver it to her in person. So, Lu Qingyi might not have eaten properly.

    "Alright."

    Lu Qingyi gave a sweet smile, radiating happiness.

    Every moment spent with Xu Boyan filled her with immense joy.

    "Remember to rest when you¡¯re tired."

    Xu Boyan bent down and gave Lu Qingyi a light kiss on her lips. Their lips barely touched before they parted.

    "Sure."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s smile was particularly tender.

    Perhaps, this is what happiness feels like, being loved and cared for by a significant other.

    Only after watching Xu Boyan drive away did Lu Qingyi turn around to leave.

    "Idol, is that your husband?"

    Chi Xi, wearing a baseball cap, slowly took it off, looking at Lu Qingyi as he asked.

    He couldn¡¯t believe what he just saw; Lu Qingyi smiling so tenderly, blushing like a young girl.

    It was... truly unthinkable.

    For a moment, Chi Xi doubted his own eyes, rubbing them to see if the view changed.

    "Yes, he is."

    The smile on Lu Qingyi¡¯s face didn¡¯t fade.

    Chi Xi: "He¡¯s quite handsome."

    No, not just quite handsome - very handsome. But as a man, he couldn¡¯t very well exaggerate when praising another man.

    Judging from his dressing style and the car he drove, he must be a remarkable person.

    Lu Qingyi: "Yes, he¡¯s okay."

    "You... are actually married?"

    Chi Xi still couldn¡¯t believe it, so he asked again.

    "Do you need to see our marriage certificate?"

    Lu Qingyi raised an eyebrow, a teasing smile flashed in her eyes as she looked at Chi Xi.

    Sure, her marriage was something that many people found hard to believe, but it was the truth.

    "No, no, it¡¯s okay."

    Chi Xi waved his hand, dismissing the offer.

    He believed it now.

    "Idol, what does he do?"

    "How did you guys meet?"

    "How long did you know him before marrying?"

    "By the way, are you planning to have children?"

    "Idol Idol, do you think you now....."

    "....."

    As they walked together, Chi Xi bombarded Lu Qingyi with a flurry of questions, unable to control his curiosity.

    "Can you keep quiet, please?"

    Rubbing her temples, Lu Qingyi interrupted Chi Xi, sounding rather irritated.

    How did she not notice before that Chi Xi was such a chatterbox?

    Boy, he sure talked a lot.

    "Ok, fine, I¡¯ll stop talking."

    Chi Xi zipped his lips shut.

    "Why don¡¯t you tell me then?"

    After a while, Chi Xi couldn¡¯t help but ask again, eagerness seeping into his voice.

    "It¡¯s just like the plot of this movie. There are some changes, though."

    Lu Qingyi pushed back her hat, her hands tucked inside her pants pockets as she spoke in a relaxed tone.

    Chi Xi was taken aback for a moment, then it clicked.

    Whoa.

    No way.

    Chi Xi realized the movie Lu Qingyi was shooting was about her own story.

    Earlier, he couldn¡¯t figure out why Lu Qingyi suddenly wanted to shoot a movie, especially one that did not cater to the current market trends.

    It turned out that Lu Qingyi wanted to make a movie about herself.

    While Lu Qingyi had walked quite a distance away, Chi Xi was still stunned in place.

    "Hey, I kind of get it now."

    Running to catch up with Lu Qingyi, everything fell into place in Chi Xi¡¯s mind.

    Lu Qingyi was rich. She was just doing what she loved and being hands-on about it.

    The crew members watched as Lu Qingyi and Chi Xi entered, their eyes darting between the two of them.

    They were definitely curious.

    Chi Xi¡¯s manager looked at him, helplessly facepalming. He feared that Chi Xi¡¯s carefully built public image would collapse during the filming.

    Chi Xi was supposed to exude a gentle vibe, not a clownish one. In reality, Chi Xi was a bit foolish and often talked nonsense.

    He was a complete goofball.

    The manager looked at Chi Xi chasing after Lu Qingyi, he could practically see Chi Xi¡¯s public image crumbling down in that moment.

 Chapter 554 is pregnant?_1

    Chapter 554: 554 is pregnant?_1Often seeing Lu Qingyi and Chi Xi together, the others in the crew began to speculate incessantly.

    In fact, the truth was that Chi Xi had always been clinging to Lu Qingyi.

    He couldn¡¯t help it, as Lu Qingyi was his idol. Chi Xi would never stand by indifferently. It was only correct to build a good relationship with his idol.

    Lu Qingyi had been busy all morning during filming, her eyelids constantly fighting to stay open.

    She found it strange why she recently had such a strong desire to sleep, becoming tired after only a little work. While she used to sleep often, it was only during times without any important things to do. And once she was working, she could go a day and a night without closing her eyes.

    After packing her things, Lu Qingyi went outside to wait for Xu Boyan.

    "Feeling sleepy?"

    Xu Boyan had come long ago, but didn¡¯t disturb Lu Qingyi until she emerged, at which point he went forward to meet her.

    Seeing Lu Qingyi yawning and her face full of exhaustion, Xu Boyan felt overwhelmed with concern.

    "Carry me."

    Lu Qingyi stretched out her arms, indicating for Xu Boyan to pick her up.

    Xu Boyan stepped forward, cradling Lu Qingyi in his arms gently and cautiously.

    His darling appeared truly weary, a state he had never seen before.

    When members of the crew came outside and saw a man carrying Lu Qingyi away, they were astounded.

    In their minds, there must be something between Lu Qingyi and Chi Xi.

    Chi Xi was a popular idol, and Lu Qingyi was also excellent. Most people in the crew liked Lu Qingyi, so if something was indeed happening between her and Chi Xi, it would be a delightful thing.

    "What are you all looking at?"

    Zhu Yawen came out, seeing a group of people standing at the entrance, she asked in confusion.

    "Director Lu was carried away by a man..."

    Someone explained.

    "Just this?"

    Zhu Yawen laughed, certain that the person must be Xu Boyan.

    Lu Qingyi really was very fortunate. She was excellent in her own right, and her husband was also excellent, moreover, he treated her so well.

    The reputed cold indifference, when around Lu Qingyi, was unbelievably gentle.

    "Yeah, yeah."

    "I think director Lu and Chi Xi are quite a match."

    "I feel the same."

    "I was hoping to support their relationship, but it seems impossible now."

    "..."

    "You guys, director Lu is actually already married, young as she is, she has both career and marriage. You shouldn¡¯t make wild guesses."

    Zhu Yawen laughingly replied.

    She actually felt Lu Qingyi really was a winner in life, smooth career, happily married, and her husband cherishing her.

    "Ah? No way?"

    "I heard director Lu is just twenty something."

    "Damn, sister Yawen, you wouldn¡¯t be fooling us, right?"

    "If you said the guy was Lu Qingyi¡¯s boyfriend, I would believe it. But if you said he was her husband, I would find it hard to believe."

    "I really can¡¯t believe it."

    "Director Lu..."

    Hearing Zhu Yawen say the man who carried Lu Qingyi away was her husband, they began to find it hard to believe.

    The first time they saw Lu Qingyi, they thought she was a high school girl. They could not tell Lu Qingyi¡¯s age by her face. It was only when they asked her age that they found out Lu Qingyi was just twenty, it seemed quite unreal for her to be wedded this early.

    She was just too young.

    ¡ª¡ª

    Xu Boyan had booked a restaurant close by, aware of Lu Qingyi¡¯s preferences and knowing that the dishes from this place would cater to her taste.

    As they arrived at the restaurant, Xu Boyan carried Lu Qingyi all the way in.

    There were not many people in the restaurant, and Xu Boyan went to the reserved private room.

    "Little girl, are you very tired?"

    Xu Boyan gently patted Lu Qingyi¡¯s face, asking softly.

    "Hmm, we¡¯re here?"

    Lu Qingyi slowly opened her eyes.

    She was indeed quite tired.

    "Why is it that you¡¯re so sleepy? What have you been doing lately? Are you having insomnia at night?"

    Xu Boyan felt especially sorry for Lu Qingyi, seeing her seem truly tired, she never used to be this sleepy.

    "No, just not feeling well recently."

    Lu Qingyi yawned big and barely managed to sit up on her chair, still feeling sluggish.

    She seemed to be able to fall asleep the next second.

    When the dishes were served, Xu Boyan kept adding food for Lu Qingyi. Lu Qingyi was eating constantly, her eyes not looking up the whole time.

    "Eat more."

    Xu Boyan kept adding food and spoke helplessly.

    The little girl had lost a lot of weight recently.

    "You¡¯ve been eating a lot and feeling sleepy lately. Are you not feeling well? Do we need to go to the hospital?"

    Xu Boyan looked at Lu Qingyi softly, slowly asking.

    The increased appetite.

    The excessive sleepiness.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand holding the chopsticks loosened, letting the chopsticks drop onto the floor.

    She looked up at Xu Boyan, blinking, but remained silent.

    Being a doctor herself, she had been too occupied with filming lately and overlooked many things.

    Her current symptoms were somewhat similar to pregnancy.

    Pregnant women eat more and sleep more, which were common symptoms.

    "Why are you so clumsy? You dropped your chopsticks." sea??h th§× N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Xu Boyan bent down to pick up the chopsticks that Lu Qingyi dropped, and then exchanged them for a clean pair.

    "Xu Boyan... I..."

    Lu Qingyi tried to organize her words, but found she was not sure how to phrase it.

    She had become slightly nervous.

    If her guess was right, she would be completely upset. The filming of the movie was smooth and the progress fast; it was highly likely that it would be completed ahead of schedule. If she was really pregnant, Xu Boyan would definitely not let her continue to shoot the movie.

    Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t like to leave things half-finished.

    Xu Boyan asked, "Hmm, what¡¯s the matter?"

    "Nothing, I¡¯ve eaten enough. Take me back."

    Lu Qingyi put down her chopsticks and smiled.

    She put her hand under the table and discreetly took her own pulse.

    As she suspected, she was indeed pregnant. Lu Qingyi took a deep breath to calm her emotions.

    "Is work more important or am I?"

    Xu Boyan reached out to grab Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand, he looked at her somewhat orbely, asking a question resembling what most girls would say to their boyfriends: Is the game more important, or am I?

    "You are, my busy work is related to you."

    To his surprise, Lu Qingyi smirked slightly and looked at Xu Boyan, her words were deeply sincere.

    "You really are..."

    Xu Boyan gently flicked Lu Qingyi¡¯s head with his fingers, smiling warmly.

    The little girl really does play by her own rules.

    "Alright, alright, I¡¯ll take you back. Don¡¯t think about the script anymore, when you get home, have a good nap."

    Xu Boyan rubbed Lu Qingyi¡¯s head gently, looking at her with affection.

    She felt sorry for the little girl being so tired, but there was nothing he could do about it, he had already promised Lu Qingyi that he would let her shoot the film.

 Chapter 555 Prone to Miscarriage Constitution_1

    Chapter 555: 555 Prone to Miscarriage Constitution_1Xu Boyan watched as Lu Qingyi entered the film crew¡¯s area before leaving.

    When Lu Qingyi was sure Xu Boyan had left, she went out again.

    "Qingyi, where are you going?"

    Zhu Yawen saw Lu Qingyi walk in and out, she curiously asked.

    She noticed early this morning that Qingyi looked exhausted. Her spirit didn¡¯t seem quite good.

    Lu Qingyi usually took a nap after a meal, so leaving now seemed strange.

    "Out for a while. If I don¡¯t return by the afternoon, you guys can rest."

    Lu Qingyi nodded at Zhu Yawen as she said this.

    She knew her body best as a doctor and that her pregnancy would not be simple. Now that she knew she was pregnant, it was essential to have it checked out.

    "Alright."

    Zhu Yawen didn¡¯t ask any further questions.

    The hospital wasn¡¯t crowded. Lu Qingyi waited after taking a number, wearing a mask and a duckbill cap.

    She didn¡¯t want to use any special channels.

    "Little girl, you look so young, are you pregnant?"

    A woman in her forties with a prominent belly was sitting in front of Lu Qingyi. She looked at Qingyi curiously and asked.

    She could not see Lu Qingyi¡¯s face, but she could tell that she was pretty young.

    Young girls nowadays gave too much importance to love, offering themselves too early and ending up being the ones hurt.

    "I¡¯m here for a check-up."

    Qingyi¡¯s words were especially brief, with a hint of coldness.

    The woman was soon called for her examination, leaving Lu Qingyi sitting outside, scrolling through her phone.

    Her palms were cold with sweat ¨C she was surprisingly nervous.

    She felt a mix of anticipation and worry, her emotions filled with contradictions.

    She had always wanted a child with Xu Boyan, but she felt that it might not be the right time now.

    It was Lu Qingyi¡¯s turn after the woman finished. After the examination, she sat in the doctor¡¯s office waiting for her test results.

    "In your situation, I suggest you terminate the pregnancy".

    The doctor looked at Lu Qingyi, weighing her words for a while before speaking.

    The girl in front of her was very young and pretty and was already pregnant.

    Young girls these days, they didn¡¯t cherish themselves, gave themselves away too soon and ended up alone during their pregnancy.

    She thought that Lu Qingyi should terminate the pregnancy even if she were in good physical condition.

    A girl couldn¡¯t jeopardize her future. Things change once the child is born.

    "Are you sure?"

    Lu Qingyi, looking at the test results, suddenly laughed. She lifted her gaze to look at the doctor, her eyes slightly cold.

    "Young girl, you¡¯re only twenty, you¡¯ll have a long life ahead of you. You can take your time with children. You are weak and thin; it¡¯s better to condition your body and then consider having children. In your current health, you may easily miscarry, which is why I recommend terminating the pregnancy."

    The doctor couldn¡¯t meet Lu Qingyi¡¯s eyes as she spoke slowly.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s physical condition indeed wasn¡¯t ideal for pregnancy, adding in the age factor, the doctor felt it was best to terminate the pregnancy.

    "Are you sure there will still be an opportunity after the termination?"

    Lu Qingyi, holding the test results, slightly raised the corners of her lips and looked at the doctor with a smile that didn¡¯t quite reach her eyes.

    She knew her body best, whether she was fit for pregnancy, she knew it very well.

    Physician, heal thyself. She had come to the hospital for a check-up to understand what the problem could be.

    "This..."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s question caught the doctor off guard.

    Indeed, with Lu Qingyi¡¯s constitution, it might be challenging to get pregnant again once she terminated the current one.

    The doctor was surprised that Lu Qingyi would ask this question.

    "This first pregnancy of mine is very important. If I terminate it, I might lose the chance to become a mother."

    Lu Qingyi stared at the doctor, her voice cold and clear.

    The doctor was stunned.

    Lu Qingyi countered, "Am I not right?"

    "Young girl, you really know your own body."

    The doctor replied, smiling in agreement with Lu Qingyi."

    She was only looking out for Lu Qingyi. She was most likely just starting college at this age, and taking care of her body while keeping up with her studies was an uphill task. Sear?h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "Children these days, they grow up too fast. Having a child now will affect your entire life."

    The doctor had seen too many cases of pregnancy before marriage and naturally assumed that Lu Qingyi was one of them.

    "I¡¯m married."

    Lu Qingyi smiled slightly. She slowly spoke, folding the report and stuffing it into her pocket.

    The doctor looked at Lu Qingyi, quite surprised.

    "I¡¯m leaving. I can protect the baby."

    Lu Qingyi stood up, put on her cap, and left.

    The doctor meant no harm, but her words had not sat well with Lu Qingyi.

    As Lu Qingyi left the hospital, she clenched her fist, then slowly relaxed. Placing her right hand over her belly, Lu Qingyi¡¯s smile was especially gentle.

    A new life was growing inside her, a baby that belongs to her and Xu Boyan.

    Three weeks along.

    She hoped filming proceeds quickly so that she could finish within the month and then focus on nurturing her baby.

    She has a high risk of miscarriage and hence has to be very cautious.

    When Lu Qingyi returned to the film crew, it was just about time for the afternoon shoot to start, and she promptly got back to work.

    "Qingyi, you should rest. You look really tired."

    Zhu Yawen frowned at Lu Qingyi, who was yawning non-stop.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s dark circles were quite prominent and she really looked listless.

    "We¡¯ll wrap up after this scene."

    Lu Qingyi said while forcing herself to stay awake.

    She was really tired and felt as if she wouldn¡¯t be able to hold it much longer.

    "Alright."

    The film progress was half done. Lu Qingyi texted Xu Boyan and went to take a nap at the resting area.

    "Brother Xi, you don¡¯t like Director Lu, right?"

    "Brother Xi, how do you feel about Director Lu?"

    "Brother Xi, do you know about Director Lu¡¯s marriage?"

    Brother Xi, Director Lu..."

    Since it was the end of a workday, those who saw Lu Qingyi and Xu Boyan together ran to ask Chi Xi questions.

    "Qingyi is my idol; I don¡¯t have any feelings for her. I¡¯m aware of her marriage."

    Chi Xi calmly responded.

    He was indeed shocked by Lu Qingyi¡¯s marriage.

    My god, Lu Qingyi was just twenty, and she was already married.

    He was several years older than Lu Qingyi, but he didn¡¯t even have a girlfriend. Why was he so pitiful?

    Chi Xi¡¯s inner monologue was dramatic.

 Chapter 556 Xu Boyan: I am going to be a dad_1

    Chapter 556: 556 Xu Boyan: I am going to be a dad_1Lu Qingyi was carried home by Xu Boyan. All the way, she did not stir or show any sign of waking; she was in a very deep slumber.

    Xu Boyan gently laid her on the bed and leaned down, softly placing a kiss on her forehead.

    The little one had been very tired lately.

    Quietly and gently, Xu Boyan helped her out of her jacket, treating her with extreme care throughout the process.

    He pulled off her jacket, removed her shoes, and then covered her with a blanket, all done with utmost gentleness and care.

    Lu Qingyi slept soundly without stirring even once. If it weren¡¯t for the steady rhythm of her breath, Xu Boyan would have feared something was wrong with her.

    Usually, she was a light sleeper and could be easily awakened. It was surprising she hadn¡¯t woken up now.

    It appeared that the little one was truly worn out.

    As Xu Boyan picked up Qingyi¡¯s coat to hang it, a folded piece of paper fell out from its pocket.

    "The little one is always thinking about work."

    Xu Boyan picked up the paper, and started speaking softly.

    Xu Boyan hadn¡¯t intended to peek, but planning to put the paper back in Lu Qingyi¡¯s pocket, he saw the words "report." taken aback for a moment.

    Report?

    With the paper unfolded, the bold black characters started to weigh heavily on him. The hand holding the paper started to tremble, and his heartbeat became erratic.

    Ultrasound report.

    Three weeks pregnant.

    The bold characters made Xu Boyan¡¯s hand involuntarily tremble. He looked over at the sleeping Lu Qingyi on the bed, and his gaze became extraordinarily tender.

    No wonder the little one had been so sleepy lately and eating so much. There was a baby, their baby, growing inside her belly.

    Feeling flustered, Xu Boyan didn¡¯t know how to react. He stood there for a long while before stepping out of the room.

    He took out his phone, opened Baidu, and typed in the search bar: What should pregnant women eat?

    ¨C¨C¨C

    By the time Lu Qingyi woke up, it was already dark, and a warm orange night light was on by the bed.

    She rubbed her eyes gently, still half sleepy. The night had advanced quite a bit, it seemed Xu Boyan must have carried her back.

    Being a restless sleeper, she was surprised that she hadn¡¯t woken up on the way and had slept so soundly.

    She lightly touched her own belly, a tender smile spreading over her lips.

    Their child, she and Xu Boyan¡¯s child. She had to protect it and let it experience the world.

    She planned to tell Xu Boyan after finishing the movie. At the moment, Qingyi had no idea that he already knew.

    "Little one, are you awake?"

    Xu Boyan entered the room after pushing open the door. He switched on the light and looked at Lu Qingyi with an extraordinarily tender gaze.

    The little one had slept for a long time.

    "Mmm, what time is it now?"

    Lu Qingyi asked.

    Her phone wasn¡¯t nearby, and there was no clock in the room.

    "Nine o¡¯clock, freshen up a bit and have some dinner."

    Xu Boyan gently ruffled Lu Qingyi¡¯s hair and spoke softly.

    Since it was already late, they certainly had to eat something. sea??h th§× N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Qingyi nodded her head and quickly went to wash up. Sitting at the dining table, she looked at Xu Boyan serving one plate of food after another, filled with confusion.

    Today¡¯s dishes seemed overly lavish, causing Qingyi to wonder if it was a special occasion. She checked her phone but found it wasn¡¯t a holiday or any commemorative day.

    It was puzzling.

    Previously, Xu Boyan had never prepared this many dishes. While he usually made her favourites, this time he cooked a number of things that she wasn¡¯t particularly fond of.

    The amount of meat was unusually large.

    "Are we expecting guests?"

    Lu Qingyi remained silent for a while before looking at Xu Boyan and asking.

    Xu Boyan replied, "No."

    "Eat more to build your strength."

    Xu Boyan scooped a bowl of chicken soup for Lu Qingyi and spoke softly.

    Lu Qingyi: "???"

    Lu Qingyi looked at Xu Boyan completely dumbfounded. The situation felt strange and out of place.

    "Have some chicken."

    Xu Boyan placed a piece of chicken on Lu Qingyi¡¯s plate and continued speaking softly.

    He had read on Baidu that consuming a good amount of chicken soup can supplement one¡¯s nutrition, thus he especially boiled a chicken for Lu Qingyi.

    "I don¡¯t like it."

    Lu Qingyi stared at the chicken in her bowl for a while before uttering three words.

    She had no fondness for chicken or duck. Xu Boyan was well-aware of this, and he usually didn¡¯t cook these for her. His actions today were highly unusual.

    "You have to eat it even if you don¡¯t like it. You¡¯re so thin it makes my heart ache. Eat more to build some strength."

    Xu Boyan gently put another piece of chicken in Lu Qingyi¡¯s plate, his tone tender and soft.

    How can she not eat?

    Being pregnant, the little one needed to eat well and properly. Otherwise, she wouldn¡¯t get enough nutrition.

    "Xu Boyan, you were fine at noon. Why are you acting so strange now?"

    Lu Qingyi slightly furrowed her brows. Looking at Xu Boyan, she asked her question. She was seriously doubting if he had experienced something unusual.

    He just felt different.

    "Nothing. Start eating."

    Xu Boyan shook his head and urged Qingyi to start eating quickly.

    She hadn¡¯t eaten since noon and felt hungry. Lu Qingyi lowered her head, continuing to devour the food in her bowl while pushing the chicken to the side.

    She never forced herself to eat what she didn¡¯t like.

    Xu Boyan watched as Lu Qingyi continued to eat, tucking the chicken aside. His eyebrows knitted together while observing her hesitance.

    He really wanted her to eat some chicken to build her strength. However, watching her eat so heartily, he swallowed back the words that he had wanted to say.

    He didn¡¯t want to disturb her.

    "Have some chicken soup"

    Just as Lu Qingyi put down her bowl, Xu Boyan presented her with a bowl full of chicken soup. He looked at her with an exceptionally tender smile.

    The essence was in the soup.

    "I don¡¯t want to have it."

    Lu Qingyi turned her head.

    She never really liked soup. The chicken soup looked greasy, and she couldn¡¯t bring herself to have it.

    "Come on, have some."

    Xu Boyan moved the bowl even closer to Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi: "..."

    "Xu Boyan, to be honest, I am suspicious of your sanity."

    Lu Qingyi looked at Xu Boyan. She hadn¡¯t intended to have the soup from her bowl, but now she was observing him even more critically.

    Something was amiss.

    "Just be happy."

    Xu Boyan replied with a couple of chuckles.

    Lu Qingyi: "????"

    Happy?

    What was there to be happy about?

    She couldn¡¯t think of anything to be happy about.

    "I¡¯m going to be a dad. How could I not be happy?"

    Xu Boyan looked at Lu Qingyi, smiling gently.

    The expression on Lu Qingyi¡¯s face froze for a moment. Looking at Xu Boyan, she asked, "You knew?"

    Lu Qingyi was surprised. Xu Boyan already knew about it.

 Chapter 557 accompanying Lu Qingyi_1

    Chapter 557: 557 accompanying Lu Qingyi_1How did Xu Boyan know? Lu Qingyi stared at Xu Boyan with wide eyes.

    "Ah, so you know. The little one fails to give me a surprise. Disappointing, isn¡¯t it?"

    Xu Boyan smiled, reaching out to ruffle Lu Qingyi¡¯s hair as he responded.

    He thought she would tell him sooner, that she merely wanted to inform him herself.

    "As long as you know."

    Lu Qingyi let a small smile grace her lips, speaking slowly.

    Fine, now that he knows.

    "About the movie..."

    Xu Boyan looked at Lu Qingyi, stopping halfway through his sentence.

    Making a movie was fatiguing, and now that Lu Qingyi was pregnant, he wanted to either put the film on hold or let someone else direct it.

    Before he knew about Lu Qingyi¡¯s pregnancy, he could not help but feel heartache at how worn-out she seemed.

    Now that he knew she was pregnant, he naturally didn¡¯t want her to work anymore; it was indeed exhausting.

    "I want to finish it."

    Lu Qingyi put down her chopsticks, speaking calmly.

    She didn¡¯t believe in half-hearted endeavors, and just because she was pregnant didn¡¯t mean she needed to rest all the time and couldn¡¯t work.

    "Sweetheart, what if I find someone else to direct it, hmm?"

    Xu Boyan reached out to caress Lu Qingyi¡¯s hair, his voice exceptionally tender.

    How could he bear to see Qingyi so tired?

    All along, his intention was to treat Qingyi like a pampered princess. But now that his little princess wanted to work, he couldn¡¯t stop her. However, he didn¡¯t like seeing her overworked.

    Lu Qingyi rejected him: "No."

    "Kid, why are you so obstinate?"

    Xu Boyan let out a small sigh, his gaze full of helplessness as he looked at Lu Qingyi.

    What could he do?

    "I¡¯ll accompany you."

    If Qingyi was determined, then he would accompany her.

    Xu Boyan looked into her eyes, filled with affection. He didn¡¯t want to disappoint Qingyi; he loved her too much to bear it. But he also didn¡¯t want her to overwork herself.

    It was quite a conundrum.

    Alright then. As long as Qingyi was happy, that was what mattered most.

    ---

    The next day, Xu Boyan accompanied Lu Qingyi to the set. While she worked, he sat by her side, waiting and attending to her.

    Occasionally, he would offer her food, pour water for her, feed her snacks, give her a shoulder massage...

    His service was nothing less than considerate.

    Everyone else was green with envy, expressing their admiration.

    "Wow, they¡¯re so sweet together!"

    "I¡¯m in love. This guy is so handsome and his eyes are incredibly gentle when he looks at Director Lu."

    "God, they¡¯re such a perfect match."

    "Is this what a fairy tale love looks like?"

    "I want a boyfriend like that. He¡¯s superb."

    "Director Lu definitely leads a very happy life."

    "They really are the sweetest couple, so envious. I want a love like that."

    "..."

    Aside from envy, they had no other words left.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s husband was way more handsome than Chi Xi.

    "Am I not as handsome as he is?"

    Chi Xi opened a beverage while looking at his manager, pointing in Xu Boyan¡¯s direction.

    Damn, once Xu Boyan showed up, everyone¡¯s attention shifted to him, almost making Chi Xi feel insignificant.

    It was truly frustrating.

    He was the star, the one with the greater popularity, yet he still fell short as compared to Xu Boyan.

    He really had a hard time over it.

    "Indeed, his looks surpass yours by a long shot."

    The manager spoke matter-of-factly, not worried about hurting Chi Xi¡¯s feelings.

    Chi Xi: "..."

    He was aware of this fact but didn¡¯t want to admit it.

    Couldn¡¯t his manager tell him a white lie just to make him feel better?

    "Little one, are you tired?"

    Xu Boyan asked.

    He put aside all his work to accompany Lu Qingyi specifically.

    "You... sigh, could you just go stand over there?"

    Lu Qingyi took a deep breath, looking at Xu Boyan helplessly. To her, he seemed like a fool no matter how she looked at him.

    Really...

    She was at a loss for words.

    "I just want to be with you, keep doing your work, don¡¯t mind me."

    Xu Boyan shook his head, speaking softly. His eyes full of Qingyi, all his tenderness reserved only for her.

    "You¡¯re distracting me."

    Lu Qingyi helplessly responded, rolling her eyes at Xu Boyan.

    Indeed, she was working fine until someone began to fuss over her constantly, fetching her water, feeding her, massaging her shoulders; it did seem to distract her.

    "Then I¡¯ll move farther away." S~ea??h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Xu Boyan obediently moved about a meter away from her.

    Lu Qingyi: "..."

    Farther away?

    Yes, that¡¯s quite far.

    Lu Qingyi ignored Xu Boyan and resumed her work.

    "Can you tell your man not to stay here? He¡¯s in the way."

    Chi Xi walked over to Lu Qingyi during a break in filming. He spoke slowly, his gaze occasionally landing on Xu Boyan.

    Truly, this was an eyesore; all of Chi Xi¡¯s limelight was stolen.

    There were too many fans of good looks, and Xu Boyan was like a masterpiece standing there.

    "You can go tell him yourself."

    Lu Qingyi raised her eyebrows.

    "Who are you calling a nuisance?"

    There was a brief pause before Lu Qingyi spoke again.

    She could describe Xu Boyan as a nuisance, but others couldn¡¯t. It was just her double standard.

    Chi Xi: "..."

    Fine then.

    He silently returned to his spot.

    He stole a glance at Xu Boyan, let out a sigh in his heart.

    As a man, he could see that Xu Boyan was an aloof person, only showing tenderness towards Lu Qingyi, all his warmth reserved for her.

    Confront him?

    Perhaps a single cold glance from Xu Boyan might have him terrified.

    Alas, people really did have their biases.

    Xu Boyan was always smiling, his eyes filled with gentleness as he watched Qingyi.

    Everyone was envious. It was indeed rare to encounter a man like him.

    Lu Qingyi must have been very happy. Not only was she competent, but she also had an incredibly handsome boyfriend. It was enough to make people green with envy.

    "Little one, what do you want to eat?"

    Fulfilling a day¡¯s work, Xu Boyan wrapped his arm around Lu Qingyi¡¯s shoulder and asked in a soft voice.

    "I want to eat hotpot."

    Lu Qingyi yawned widely, speaking slowly.

    She suddenly craved hotpot, nostalgically yearning for its taste.

    "Let¡¯s choose something else. We won¡¯t eat hotpot, okay?"

    Xu Boyan reached out to ruffle Lu Qingyi¡¯s hair, coaxing gently.

    Hotpot might not be suitable for pregnant women, right?

    Xu Boyan wondered, feeling rather tense as if he was the one pregnant, not Lu Qingyi.

    "Pregnant women can¡¯t eat it?"

    Lu Qingyi looked at Xu Boyan, questioning.

    Tsk, it¡¯s just a pregnancy, why are there so many food restrictions.

 Chapter 558 Lu Qingyi: Why are you, so good_1

    Chapter 558: 558 Lu Qingyi: Why are you, so good_1In the past, Xu Boyan would always indulge her cravings and accompany her to have whatever she wanted to eat. Now that he was denying her, it must be because she was pregnant.

    "We need to focus on proper nutrition now, so should we avoid eating such stuff for now?"

    Xu Boyan gently ruffled Lu Qingyi¡¯s hair, his voice tender.

    This was his first time becoming a father. He had no experience and only wanted to give the best to Lu Qingyi. He didn¡¯t know what expectant mothers could eat; he was worried that the food might lack the necessary nutrition for the growth of the fetus.

    "Xu Boyan, I am a doctor,"

    Lu Qingyi emphasized, pinching Xu Boyan¡¯s arm.

    It¡¯s just a pregnancy; why were there suddenly so many restrictions on what she could eat?

    She was well aware of her condition; she could still eat hot pot. All she needed to do was to consume nutritiously rich food and avoid those without essential nutrients.

    "I forgot."

    Xu Boyan hit his own head, appearing to have just realized.

    Forgot?

    Lu Qingyi looked at Xu Boyan and let out a deep sigh.

    People often say that pregnancy can cause memory loses, and yet, she was the pregnant one and still the sober one. It was Xu Boyan who had become forgetful.

    Tsk.

    "Then let¡¯s go eat."

    Xu Boyan immediately broke into a smile, looping his arm around Lu Qingyi¡¯s shoulder, giving off a silly vibe.

    Lu Qingyi: "..."

    Fool.

    "Xu Boyan, do you know how silly you look right now?"

    Lu Qingyi looked up at Xu Boyan and slowly spoke.

    Ever since Xu Boyan found out about her pregnancy, he seemed to have changed, becoming silly in his behavior.

    "Do I? Really?"

    Xu Boyan touched his own face, looking at Lu Qingyi with doubt.

    Such a silly man.

    Such gestures were something Xu Boyan would never have done in the past. Now that he was doing them, he must really have turned silly.

    The two arrived at the hot pot restaurant. The place was not crowded, and they found a table. Lu Qingyi ordered medium spicy broth.

    Although Xu Boyan was getting used to eating spicy food, he still couldn¡¯t handle it well.

    "Is it too spicy?"

    Xu Boyan asked as he watched Lu Qingyi order the soup base.

    Was medium spicy too spicy?

    Lu Qingyi asked, "Can¡¯t handle it?"

    Medium spicy wasn¡¯t very spicy. If it wasn¡¯t for Xu Boyan, she would¡¯ve ordered super spicy, as she liked spicy food.

    "No, it¡¯s because you¡¯re pregnant."

    Xu Boyan shook his head. Because of Lu Qingyi, he had been getting used to spicy food and could now handle it.

    He was just worried that consuming too much spicy food wouldn¡¯t be good given Lu Qingyi¡¯s pregnancy.

    "It¡¯s fine, I can handle it."

    Lu Qingyi gave Xu Boyan a big roll of her eyes.

    There¡¯s a popular saying: boys favor sour, girls favor spicy.

    Some expectant mothers crave sour while others crave spicy. Lu Qingyi always liked spicy food, and there was nothing wrong with that.

    "You..."

    "Xu Boyan, why do you talk so much nonsense?"

    Xu Boyan was about to say something, but Lu Qingyi cut him off and glared at him.

    Really, so much pointless chatter.

    "Alright, let¡¯s eat."

    Xu Boyan was slightly stunned before slowly responding.

    He pulled out his phone, looked it up and then felt relieved.

    No problem, it¡¯s safe to eat.

    "By the way, does your father know yet?"

    Halfway through their meal, Xu Boyan looked up at Lu Qingyi and asked softly. Sear?h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    He was so overjoyed yesterday that he had forgotten everything, even to inform their relatives and friends.

    Xu Boyan suddenly remembered that it wasn¡¯t just him who should know about Lu Qingyi¡¯s pregnancy.

    Lu Qingyi: "He doesn¡¯t know."

    "Let me call them."

    Xu Boyan was about to pull out his phone.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s pregnancy was significant news, and it was necessary to inform his parents and Lu Qingyi¡¯s father.

    "Not yet."

    Lu Qingyi stopped Xu Boyan¡¯s hand and shook her head at him.

    If they announced this now, she felt like she wouldn¡¯t need to make her movie anymore.

    Xu Boyan looked at Lu Qingyi.

    "Can we wait until I finish shooting the film?"

    Lu Qingyi looked at Xu Boyan. The film would be finished in less than a month, not long at all.

    A two-hour film, she didn¡¯t know how long others took to make it, but she surely would not take a long time.

    "Little one, the film..."

    "You know my personality: I never leave anything halfway. Either I do my best, or I completely botch it."

    Before Xu Boyan could finish his statement, Lu Qingyi cut him off. She spoke with utter seriousness.

    Indeed, all her life, Lu Qingyi have set high standards for herself. If she cannot be the best, she would settle for being the worst.

    She could easily rank first in class, or just as easily rank last.

    In her world, there was only the best and the worst.

    The film she made had to be the best. Even if the public reviews were not the best, she would strive perfection in every aspect of it.

    The sound, the camera angle, the lighting, the color, each element would be saturated with meaning.

    The work was already in progress and nearly halfway done, how could she possibly put a stop to it?

    "Alright, I won¡¯t mention it. Can I handle the rest of the shooting?"

    Xu Boyan smiled as he spoke. He gently ruffled Lu Qingyi¡¯s hair.

    Now that Lu Qingyi was pregnant, she should take a good rest. The remainder of the film could be handled by him.

    "Do you know how?"

    Lu Qingyi raised an eyebrow. She put down her chopsticks and looked seriously at Xu Boyan.

    "I can learn."

    "You can teach me."

    Xu Boyan slightly curled the corner of his lips, his gaze filled with a warm smile as he looked at Lu Qingyi.

    For the things he didn¡¯t know, he could learn them. For Lu Qingyi, he would be willing to learn.

    In the past, he didn¡¯t know how to cook, he didn¡¯t even step into the kitchen. But for Lu Qingyi, he entered the kitchen, learned how to cook for her.

    If he could learn to cook, he believed that he can learn cinematography too.

    "Xu Boyan, why are you..."

    Lu Qingyi looked at Xu Boyan and sighed deeply.

    "Hmm?"

    "Why are you, so good."

    A smile of happiness graced Lu Qingyi¡¯s lips.

    Meeting Xu Boyan in this life was more than enough.

    Yes, Xu Boyan was truly wonderful.

    She didn¡¯t know what kind of fortune she had stepped onto in her past life to have met Xu Boyan.

    "I am good to only you."

    Xu Boyan laughed and walked over to Lu Qingyi, pulling her into his arms.

    His goodness was only for Lu Qingyi.

    Of course, his love should only be kept for his little wife. He didn¡¯t want Lu Qingyi to suffer or feel sad. He was willing to indulge Lu Qingyi for a lifetime.

    From the age of youth to old age, he¡¯d always treat Lu Qingyi well. His word was never empty talk. He would treat Lu Qingyi well for as long as she didn¡¯t reject him.

 Chapter 559 Xu Boyan helps to shoot_1

    Chapter 559: 559 Xu Boyan helps to shoot_1The shooting on the second day was done by Xu Boyan, with Lu Qingyi standing by, giving directions.

    People on the set were all astonished, looking at each other, puzzled.

    Despite Xu Boyan¡¯s attractiveness, they doubted his abilities a bit.

    "His technique is not a problem."

    Lu Qingyi said with a smile, naturally, Xu Boyan was capable.

    The shooting process went smoothly. Lu Qingyi directed, and Xu Boyan shot the scenes. The two cooperated seamlessly.

    The outcome was even better than Lu Qingyi had imagined.

    "I¡¯ll rent a kitchen in the restaurant across the street to cook for you."

    At lunchtime, Xu Boyan brought in some pastries, placed them in front of Lu Qingyi, and slowly spoke.

    Because they were shooting all morning, he didn¡¯t have time to prepare lunch for his little one.

    "No need, we can order takeout."

    Lu Qingyi shook her head, saying that Xu Boyan had also been busy all morning. There was no need to go through so much trouble just for lunch.

    "You can eat it, but what about our baby?"

    Xu Boyan reached out to ruffle Lu Qingyi¡¯s hair, speaking in a soft voice, gently.

    Lu Qingyi: "..."

    Alright.

    Xu Boyan was now considering the baby in everything, and she felt at a loss for words.

    "Then go."

    After a few seconds of silence, Lu Qingyi spoke to Xu Boyan.

    After all, she did want to eat the food Xu Boyan cooked.

    "What does your husband do for a living?"

    After Xu Boyan left, Chi Xi curiously asked.

    Xu Boyan seemed idle, following Lu Qingyi around these days, even personally helping with the shooting.

    He came off as an unemployed individual.

    "What do you think?"

    Lu Qingyi, with her arms crossed, looked at Chi Xi with a playful expression.

    Many people in Kyoto knew the name Xu Boyan, but only a few had actually met him, so it¡¯s normal that many people don¡¯t recognize him.

    "I think he¡¯s a wealthy second-generation."

    Chi Xi said, judging by the car Xu Boyan drove, his status must be quite high.

    Quality is something not anyone can have, some who live at the top are cultivated from a young age. Xu Boyan should be one of them, right?

    Lu Qingyi just laughed, not saying anything.

    If it were to be said that Xu Boyan is a wealthy second-generation, it doesn¡¯t seem wrong.

    Xu Boyan has lived in a luxurious environment since he was a kid.

    "Qing sister, you can¡¯t just look at a man¡¯s appearance when getting married."

    Chi Xi reminded.

    Xu Boyan is good-looking; apart from his look, there must be many women who want to marry him.

    Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t choose him just for his appearance, right?

    "So, should I consider his wealth?"

    Lu Qingyi raised an eyebrow, looking at Chi Xi with a playful smile.

    Suddenly she felt like teasing him a bit.

    She liked Xu Boyan and initially, it might be because of his good looks.

    Lu Qingyi couldn¡¯t deny that she never looked at Xu Boyan¡¯s appearance. If his looks weren¡¯t attractive, he probably wouldn¡¯t have caught her attention.

    "You should consider many factors, like whether he treats you well, his family situation, desire for advancement, and most importantly, money."

    Chi Xi said earnestly.

    In this highly realistic society, love is not food, you can¡¯t rest just by it.

    They say that love without material is loose sand; one day, because of some trivialities, it¡¯ll lead to arguments, and eventually a split.

    There are too many such cases. Chi Xi feels that Lu Qingyi is excellent and worth a good choice. If Xu Boyan is indeed unemployed, he hopes Lu Qingyi can realize it early.

    Xu Boyan treats Lu Qingyi well, everyone in the crew can see it, but will it always last?

    "Are you planning to manage my affairs too?"

    She raised an eyebrow, looking at Chi Xi with a playful smile.

    She found an issue now. When she¡¯s with Xu Boyan, others inevitably believe that one doesn¡¯t deserve the other.

    Well, this is quite funny.

    She kept a low profile, and Xu Boyan did too.

    Those who know Xu Boyan think she doesn¡¯t deserve him. Those who know her but not Xu Boyan, think Xu Boyan doesn¡¯t deserve her.

    "Well, just a friendly reminder."

    Chi Xi coughed lightly, feeling a little embarrassed.

    "Do I look like someone who lacks money? Does my husband look like someone who lacks money? The movie has no investors, we¡¯re paying out of our own pockets."

    Lu Qingyi leisurely stood up, her lips curling into a smile.

    Money?

    Sorry, she has never lacked it.

    Chi Xi: "..."

    He silently returned to his spot, not daring to speak.

    Well yeah, he doesn¡¯t know if Lu Qingyi¡¯s husband lacks money, but it¡¯s a fact that Lu Qingyi does not.

    When Xu Boyan brought the cooked food, Lu Qingyi stared at the food on the table, stunned for a whole minute.

    "Little one, eat quickly."

    Xu Boyan served Lu Qingyi soup with a warm and gentle voice.

    "Can I choose not to eat?"

    Lu Qingyi helplessly put down her bowl and chopsticks, looking at Xu Boyan, she sighed deeply.

    Indeed everything was nutritious, but they weren¡¯t her favorites.

    Chicken soup, it was greasy. Though Xu Boyan had treated it, it looked alright, but Lu Qingyi still felt it was greasy, probably psychological.

    "You must eat, you have to eat more for the baby, be good."

    Xu Boyan reached out, gently rubbing Lu Qingyi¡¯s head, softly coaxing her.

    How else would she get nutrition?

    He had searched the internet for information. It was evident that she needed to replenish her nutrients during pregnancy.

    "Nutrition should not be excessive... "

    Lu Qingyi looked at Xu Boyan, slowly responding.

    She felt that if she went along with the way Xu Boyan wanted to supplement her, she might end up with an excess of nutrition.

    "You can make rib soup next time."

    After a pause, Lu Qingyi added.

    She honestly didn¡¯t like chicken soup; she preferred the rib soup. She could accept chicken, but couldn¡¯t stand chicken soup.

    "Okay, I¡¯ll listen to you, eat some first, alright?"

    Xu Boyan¡¯s voice was soft and tender, filled with pampering. He picked up the bowl himself, scooped the soup with a spoon, and held it to Lu Qingyi¡¯s lips.

    "Be good, open your mouth."

    Lu Qingyi stared at the bowl of soup, took a deep breath, then slightly opened her mouth to let the soup in. S~ea??h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Well, she¡¯ll drink. Xu Boyan himself fed her.

    Xu Boyan fed her and Lu Qingyi ate. It went on for more than ten minutes.

    "I feel like a disabled person without hands."

    Lu Qingyi lightly bit her lower lip, slowly speaking.

    She wanted to eat on her own, but Xu Boyan wouldn¡¯t allow it.

 Chapter 560 Accompanying Pregnancy Check_1

    Chapter 560: 560 Accompanying Pregnancy Check_1"Damn, this is too sweet."

    "So sweet, I can¡¯t even enjoy my own food."

    "I am so envious. This must be what sweetness in love feels like."

    "So jealous, Director Lu has such a handsome and considerate boyfriend."

    "So full of love, it really makes one want to be in a relationship."

    "..."

    The sight of Xu Boyan feeding Lu Qingyi was naturally seen by everyone on the set.

    "God, I also want to be in love."

    As Chi Xi was eating, he slowly turned his head to look at his agent before delivering his verdict.

    Xu Boyan and Lu Qingyi were such an eyesore.

    "Forget about it, you¡¯re not worthy," his agent said, rolling his eyes at him.

    Not to mention that Chi Xi doesn¡¯t currently have a girlfriend, but even if he did, it would only be a secret relationship.

    As a popular celebrity, it¡¯s not a good time for Chi Xi to be in a relationship. The company¡¯s contract with him doesn¡¯t allow it.

    Chi Xi cannot afford to pay the high penalty for breach of contract, that is, unless he finds a sugar momma.

    Chi Xi: "..."

    Every day, his agent would put him down. He felt pitiful, weak, and helpless.

    The shooting went ahead with Xu Boyan directing and Lu Qingyi guiding him. Everything was almost complete in the blink of an eye.

    Everything was a success.

    "Tomorrow will be the wrap-up. I never thought I would play a female lead in my life."

    As the night fell and the shoot was wrapped up, Zhu Yawen approached Lu Qingyi. She began to speak with a soft smile gracing her lips.

    Her words had a double meaning.

    "In this world, everyone has the potential to be a protagonist. It just depends on how you choose to play your part," said Lu Qingyi.

    The female lead in a movie tends to be one in a million, however, in reality, anyone can become the lead.

    You choose your own path.

    Zhu Yawen smiled and nodded at Lu Qingyi.

    Yes, Lu Qingyi was right. If she lived as she wished, then she is the protagonist of her own life.

    ¡ª¡ª

    Outside the prenatal examination room, Xu Boyan was sitting on a long bench in the corridor, occasionally glancing at the ward door and checking the time on his phone.

    He appeared anxious and worried.

    "What an unbelievably lucky woman."

    "Indeed, it¡¯s rare to see a husband coming for prenatal examinations."

    "The man looks handsome, surely his wife must be very happy." Sear?h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "It is a rare sight indeed, to see a man accompanying his wife for prenatal check-ups."

    "..."

    A few women at a distance had been watching Xu Boyan for a while, they gathered and started to discuss among themselves.

    A man, anxious outside the prenatal examination room, could only mean that the woman inside must be his beloved.

    "What¡¯s the situation?"

    As soon as Lu Qingyi emerged, Xu Boyan hurried to her side.

    "Nothing¡¯s wrong, everything seems fine," said Lu Qingyi, smiling slightly.

    Being a doctor herself, she was clear about her health status. Her visit to the hospital was merely to reassure Xu Boyan.

    She was determined to keep the baby safe.

    "Let me see."

    Xu Boyan asked Lu Qingyi to show him the examination report. He softly held her close to him.

    "Here you go."

    Lu Qingyi handed over the examination results to Xu Boyan.

    Xu Boyan let out a sigh of relief after looking over the results.

    He was very worried something might happen to the baby.

    This was their first baby, a fruit of their love.

    "My dear, you¡¯ve worked hard."

    Xu Boyan bent over and kissed Lu Qingyi¡¯s forehead, whispering softly in a gentle voice.

    Indeed, his dear wife had been working hard. She was still a child herself, and yet she was now going to be a mother to another child.

    "Not at all."

    Lu Qingyi reached her hand out to hold Xu Boyan¡¯s hand. She turned to him with a tender smile on her face.

    Being able to bear a child belonging to both herself and Xu Boyan was her fortune in three lifetimes. She felt extremely fortunate.

    "What do you want to eat?"

    Xu Boyan asked Lu Qingyi as they were walking out of the hospital.

    "I want something spicy, I don¡¯t want soup anymore."

    Lu Qingyi said, biting her lip softly.

    Xu Boyan had been feeding her soup for the past few days. She felt as if she would vomit if she drank more soup. It was all very bland food.

    She felt like she had gained a lot of weight.

    "Eat out or cook at home?"

    Xu Boyan had no objection. He gently rubbed Lu Qingyi¡¯s head, his eyes full of tender affection.

    All his tenderness and affection was reserved for a girl named Lu Qingyi.

    "Eat out, let¡¯s go to my sister¡¯s place. We haven¡¯t been there in a while."

    Lu Qingyi touched her belly. It was only two months, and her bump was not noticeable yet. She was thin before, and it wasn¡¯t obvious that she was pregnant now. It only seemed like she had gained a little weight.

    Xu Boyan¡¯s voice remained gentle, "Alright, whatever you say."

    Lu Zhizhou¡¯s shop was crowded. Lu Zhizhou was at the front desk, diligently managing something. She seemed very focused.

    Maybe running the shop was truly what made Lu Zhizhou happy. Lu Qingyi had always believed that Lu Zhizhou¡¯s smiles now came from her heart, unlike the practiced gentle smile she once wore.

    "Sister."

    Lu Qingyi, hand in hand with Xu Boyan, walked up to Lu Zhizhou and greeted her with a cheerful smile.

    "It¡¯s been a while since we were last here. What have you been up to recently?"

    Lu Zhizhou put aside her work and looked gently at Lu Qingyi.

    "Filming a movie, you seem to be doing well too," said Lu Qingyi.

    "He Chenguang must have been here, right?"

    After a pause, Lu Qingyi added another question.

    He Chenguang had messaged her the last time he came by. Looking at Lu Zhizhou now, it seemed they had reconciled.

    "I didn¡¯t expect you two to know each other."

    Lu Zhizhou looked at Lu Qingyi, her eyes glowing as she smiled gently.

    "Qing sister."

    Seeing Lu Qingyi, He Chenguang, who was carrying a plate, came over and greeted her with a smile.

    After reconciling with Lu Zhizhou, he had been helping out at the shop every day, spending each day with her.

    Lu Mojing still didn¡¯t know about their relationship.

    "As someone who¡¯s going to be my brother-in-law, is that what you¡¯re supposed to call me?"

    Lu Qingyi looked at He Chenguang, a hint of a smile at the corners of her mouth.

    The fact that they got back together was good news.

    "Ah...old habits are hard to break."

    Scratching the back of his head, He Chenguang replied, somewhat embarrassedly,

    He¡¯d known Lu Qingyi longer than he¡¯d known Lu Zhizhou. He¡¯d been calling Lu Qingyi "Qing sister" for a long time, and changing that was unlikely to happen overnight.

    Xu Boyan with Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand nestled in his, wore a tender smile on his lips.

    "Let¡¯s go and sit over there, we can have a leisurely chat."

    Lu Zhizhou stepped out from behind the counter, inviting Xu Boyan and Lu Qingyi to sit and chat. It¡¯s tiring to chat while standing.

 Chapter 561 Morning Sickness_1

    Chapter 561: 561 Morning Sickness_1"I didn¡¯t tell my dad about the shop I opened, but he already knew. I told him I wanted to experience life."

    Lu Zhizhou looked at Qingyi, she spoke slowly, with a somewhat helpless smile on her lips.

    Lu Mojing wanted her to join the company, but her idea wasn¡¯t the same.

    She also told Lu Mohai that she wanted to experience life. Lu Mohai agreed with her idea, so Lu Mojing didn¡¯t say anything.

    "Hmm, I¡¯ll help you."

    Qingyi nodded. She would definitely help her with this.

    Lu Zhizhou: "Thank you."

    "We¡¯re sisters."

    Qingyi shook her head at Lu Zhizhou.

    Sisters didn¡¯t need to say thank you to each other, helping Zhizhou was something she was capable of doing.

    "When will you reveal your identity to everyone?"

    Lu Zhizhou looked at Qingyi, asking seriously.

    The matter of identity was contradictory. It seemed unimportant yet was actually very important.

    "My dad just asked me about this a few days ago."

    Qingyi said.

    A few days ago, Lu Mohai indeed asked her about this. But because they were still filming, she said she would put it off for a few days.

    "The day after tomorrow is a good day, I¡¯ve checked the calendar. And the new year is coming up, we can go back and celebrate it together."

    Lu Zhizhou held Qingyi¡¯s hand, her smile was very sweet.

    Having a little sister was something she always wanted, she was too lonely when she was a child, and had been living an army-like life arranged by Lu Mojing.

    Qingyi smiled, "Okay, I¡¯ll follow your advice."

    Xu Boyan was holding Qingyi and carefully taking the fish bones out for her.

    Qingyi was allergic to shrimp, but she could eat fish.

    He Chenguang smiled at Lu Zhizhou, peeling shrimp for her.

    Both men were very indulgent towards their women.

    "Hurl."

    Just after taking a bite, Qingyi felt sick and ran off to the bathroom with her hand over her mouth.

    "What¡¯s wrong?"

    Unsure what happened, Lu Zhizhou watched as Qingyi ran off, her heart pounding with worry.

    "I¡¯ll go check on her."

    Xu Boyan put down his chopsticks with concern and quickly followed after Qingyi to the bathroom.

    "Hurl..."

    Qingyi was leaning on the washbasin, she was dry retching, unable to vomit anything, her face was pale.

    "Sorry, sorry baby, I forgot."

    Seeing Qingyi in discomfort, Xu Boyan blamed himself. He suddenly remembered that eating fish during pregnancy could cause vomiting.

    He took things lightly, it was his fault.

    "It¡¯s okay..."

    Qingyi waved her hand, her stomach feeling very uncomfortable.

    Since she got pregnant, she basically ate and drank as usual without much reaction, this was her first time dry retching.

    It was quite uncomfortable.

    "Are you okay now?"

    Xu Boyan patted Qingyi¡¯s back, his voice was full of heartache.

    He genuinely concerned about her.

    "I¡¯m okay now."

    After a few minutes, her stomach felt a lot better and Qingyi took a deep breath.

    "Baby, I was wrong. Pregnant women may vomit after eating fish. I overlooked it."

    Xu Boyan, feeling guilty, hugged Qingyi tightly and kissed her forehead. His heart ached.

    He really felt sorry for Qingyi.

    "It¡¯s okay, don¡¯t blame yourself, you¡¯ve already been very good to me."

    Qingyi smiled, the corners of her lips curling up slightly, happiness radiated from her face.

    What did it matter?

    As long as Xu Boyan treated her well, she was happy.

    Xu Boyan apologized, "It¡¯s my fault..."

    No matter what Qingyi said, he still felt it was his fault. He hadn¡¯t taken good care of her.

    "Shush, I¡¯m hungry."

    Qingyi took Xu Boyan¡¯s arm and spoke calmly.

    Meeting Xu Boyan, she feels it¡¯s all worth it for this life.

    "What¡¯s wrong? Are you okay?"

    Seeing Qingyi returning, Zhizhou immediately stood up from her seat. She looked at Qingyi with genuine concern.

    Qingyi shook her head, "I¡¯m okay."

    "You¡¯re okay?"

    Seeing Xu Boyan¡¯s worried expression, Zhizhou asked again.

    Would Xu Boyan look like this if everything was okay? He looked really concerned.

    "Hmm, morning sickness, it¡¯s pretty normal."

    Xu Boyan pulled out a chair for Qingyi. After she sat down, she smiled at Zhizhou.

    Morning sickness?

    Zhizhou was completely taken aback, she couldn¡¯t believe it and looked at Qingyi, doubting her own ears.

    Was Qingyi pregnant?

    "You...are you pregnant?"

    Zhizhou¡¯s eyes widened in shock.

    Qingyi smiled, "Hmm, two months now."

    Zhizhou was completely stunned, Qingyi was pregnant... Qingyi was only twenty, still very young.

    "I always thought you would get married late, but turns out you got married early." sea??h th§× N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    He Chenguang wasn¡¯t surprised at all, he spoke slowly, looking at Qingyi with some surprise in his eyes.

    He was quite envious of Xu Boyan, who was able to win over a girl like Qingyi and have her willingly bear his child. Most importantly, he was able to bring a happy smile to her face.

    As for him and Zhizhou, he couldn¡¯t do the same like Xu Boyan. He made Zhizhou sad and didn¡¯t have a good way to persuade Zhizhou¡¯s father.

    He had the ability, but not the right family background.

    "When you meet the right person, everything is worth it. If I could, I would want to meet him earlier."

    Qingyi gave a small smile, her face covered with a happy smile.

    Yes, there are a lot of people in this world who say they wouldn¡¯t consider getting married and having children even if they meet a perfect partner.

    But when they meet the right person, all those words from the past become nothing more than a fleeting cloud.

    Life is long and unpredictable, who can foresee the future?

    Before meeting Xu Boyan, she didn¡¯t believe that she could fall in love with someone, marry someone, and willingly have a child for someone.

    Xu Boyan squeezed Qingyi¡¯s hand, looking at her gently.

    Qingyi was also the right person he had met.

    Two people liking each other, that¡¯s a very happy thing.

    He Chenguang and Zhizhou watched Xu Boyan and Qingyi¡¯s happy looks, they looked at each other and smiled, their hands intertwined.

    They also met the right person at the right time. Although there were some minor bumps along the way, they are still together now.

    They will never be separated in the future, no matter what happens.

    Looking at each other, both of them firmly believed in this idea.

    "Qingyi, thanks to you. Otherwise, I and Ah Chenguang might really have missed each other."

    Zhizhou poured herself a drink and downed it in one gulp. She looked at Qingyi, her eyes full of gratitude.

    Yes, when she left, she said some very heartless words. If it hadn¡¯t been for Qingyi, Ah Chenguang might not have come looking for her.

 Chapter 562 pairs of people_1

    Chapter 562: 562 pairs of people_1When Xu Boyan and Lu Qingyi left, Lu Zhizhou saw them off at the door, and he watched them walk away with a slight smile.

    Xu Boyan and Lu Qingyi were really happy. Neither of them cared about other people¡¯s opinions and had no obstacles keeping them apart.

    They were together because they liked each other.

    "Zhizhou, let¡¯s get married."

    He Chenguang walked up to Lu Zhizhou, put his arm around her waist and looked at her gently.

    He envied the relationship between Lu Qingyi and Xu Boyan. He also wanted to treat Lu Zhizhou well and spoil her like a child.

    "Should I go steal the household registration book?"

    Lu Zhizhou turned to look at He Chenguang, blinking with a smile in her eyes.

    The household registration book was with Lu Mojiang. If they were to get married, they would have to steal the book.

    "What are you thinking? After persuading your dad, we will go directly."

    He Chenguang lightly massaged Lu Zhizhou¡¯s head, gently speaking to her.

    If he were to marry Lu Zhizhou, it would have to be in a proper and straightforward manner.

    "Okay."

    Lu Zhizhou leaned on He Chenguang¡¯s shoulder, raising the corners of her lips slightly. She wore a smile filled with bliss.

    Lu Qingyi was right, if you like someone you should be together and not leave any regrets.

    Life is long, and when hair turned gray, if the person beside you is not the one you deeply love, surely there would be countless regrets.

    Maybe there would be regret, or perhaps....

    Indeed, there is often regret intertwined in our lives.

    There were many people who, even though they loved each other, did not end up together. Many married out of convenience, but their hearts still held onto the person they loved most.

    They say time is the best medicine and can cure all. But what about those who, in their old age, still couldn¡¯t forget the person they loved the most in their lifetime? How do you explain that?

    "The rest of our life is long, no matter what happens, let¡¯s not separate, okay?"

    Lu Zhizhou held tightly onto He Chenguang¡¯s hand, her eyes filled with heartfelt anticipation as she raised her head to look at him.

    "Okay, as long as you don¡¯t leave, I definitely won¡¯t abandon you."

    He Chenguang held Lu Zhizhou¡¯s hand tightly. His lips curved up into a warm smile.

    In his lifetime, he only loved Lu Zhizhou. The position of Mrs. He only belonged to Lu Zhizhou. As long as Lu Zhizhou did not leave him, he would gladly grow old with the woman he loved most.

    ¡ª¡ª

    "It seems like we have to advance our wedding."

    Xu Boyan enveloped Lu Qingyi into his arms, a loving smile on his lips.

    Everything was planned out. He intended to propose to Lu Qingyi again on the first day of spring and then hold the wedding.

    But it seemed that wasn¡¯t feasible now. At that point, Lu Qingyi would be obviously pregnant and it would be inconvenient for her to move around.

    He wanted Lu Qingyi to be the most beautiful bride.

    "It doesn¡¯t matter to me."

    A smile lurked at the corners of Lu Qingyi¡¯s lips. As long as Xu Boyan was by her side, she could disregard everything else.

    "Silly girl, things that others have, you can¡¯t be without. Things others don¡¯t have, you can possess them."

    Xu Boyan lifted his hand and gently rubbed Lu Qingyi¡¯s head, a spoilting smile on his lips.

    He was determined to spoil his little buddy.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s lips curved into a smile. She remained silent.

    In front of Xu Boyan, she could be her true self, do what she wanted, and put down all her pretenses.

    She didn¡¯t have to worry about anything. If she wanted to, she could be a person who extends her hand for clothes and open her mouth for food.

    "Xu Boyan, in this life, I¡¯ve met so many people. They are like the fireworks at the tip of my fingers, suddenly bright, suddenly dark, and finally turning into ashes. But you are different, you are like the North Star, illuminating my entire life."

    Lu Qingyi tilted her head back, examining Xu Boyan seriously. She spoke her mind.

    Love was often intuitive. When you meet the person you liked, some words could just naturally tumble out.

    She tiptoed, and her lips met Xu Boyan¡¯s.

    A sudden chilly sensation came from his lips. Xu Boyan felt overjoyed. He gripped the back of Lu Qingyi¡¯s head, deepening the kiss.

    "Little buddy, aren¡¯t you afraid I won¡¯t be able to control myself?"

    After a minute, both of them pulled apart. Xu Boyan softly pinched Lu Qingyi¡¯s head while looking at Lu Qingyi with a smile in his eyes.

    He had not asked for anything from Lu Qingyi in a long time. When Lu Qingyi was pregnant, he was overly cautious.

    He was scared of hurting his little buddy.

    "Mm, I didn¡¯t think that much."

    Lu Qingyi yawned, speaking slowly.

    She was a bit sleepy.

    Since she got pregnant, she felt sleepy every day. Each day, she ate a lot and gained a lot of weight.

    Xu Boyan gently rubbed Lu Qingyi¡¯s head: "Tired?"

    He could feel that Lu Qingyi felt tired every day, seemingly never getting enough sleep.

    "Mm, a bit. I feel like having a glass of milk."

    Lu Qingyi spoke slowly, her voice soft and weak.

    She was getting more and more sleepy.

    "Okay."

    Xu Boyan went to heat up the milk for Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi sat cross-legged on the sofa, editing the film and adding subtitles and music... She handled all the tedious tasks.

    She intended to do all the work herself, including those tedious tasks of post-production.

    "You should leave these tasks to me, your main job now is to rest well."

    Xu Boyan came over with the hot milk, took the laptop from Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand, and put the milk into her hands.

    Their little buddy was already so tired yet still working. He felt a heartache just looking at it.

    He could do all of this, and he could take over for her.

    "I think I can do this. It¡¯s not tiring."

    Lu Qingyi held the cup of milk and slowly shook her head as she spoke.

    Shooting was indeed a tiring business, but handling these post-production tasks on the computer was quite relaxing.

    "The computer has radiation, it¡¯s not good for the baby."

    Xu Boyan grinned, softly rubbing his hand on Lu Qingyi¡¯s head as he spoke.

    He didn¡¯t want their little buddy to work so hard. She should just relax and enjoy. He could handle everything else.

    Whatever he didn¡¯t know, he could learn.

    Lu Qingyi: "..." sea??h th§× n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Alright, Xu Boyan had a point.

    "Let me handle everything else, okay?"

    Xu Boyan bent down, kissing Lu Qingyi¡¯s cheek.

    "You need to work."

    Lu Qingyi looked at Xu Boyan. Xu Boyan hadn¡¯t been working for almost a month because of her, helping her with the movie shoot everyday instead.

    Although Xu Boyan wasn¡¯t short of money and could afford to slack off, it wasn¡¯t good for him to not work for an extended period.

    "It¡¯s okay. Work is not as important as you. No matter what, you¡¯re always the first priority."

    Xu Boyan smiled as he slowly said, his voice filled with dolting affection.

    Indeed, in his heart, Lu Qingyi came in the first place. Work and everything else could be set aside.

 Chapter 563 Lu Family Banquet_1

    Chapter 563: 563 Lu Family Banquet_1The Lu Family held a large banquet and word got out that it was to introduce Lu Mohai¡¯s daughter. Everyone was surprised by this news.

    It was well known that Lu Mohai had always been single, never been married, so where did this daughter suddenly come from?

    This was truly baffling.

    There were many people at the banquet, and it was grandly organized.

    "I¡¯m curious about when Lu Mohai has a daughter."

    "Is she adopted or recognized as his own?"

    "That¡¯s unclear."

    "I¡¯m wondering how old the girl is and what she looks like."

    "With another person added, the property would have to be split again."

    "This banquet is very significant, there will certainly be many suitors for the girl."

    "Lu Zhizhou is excellent, I wonder how this cousin or niece of his is."

    "Large families value blood relations, Lu Mohai¡¯s daughter must have a blood relation with him, otherwise he wouldn¡¯t have hosted such a grand banquet for her."

    "..."

    People were grouped in twos and threes at the banquet, discussing the matter with curiosity about Lu Qingyi.

    It was shocking for many that Lu Mohai, who was known for his restraint and simplicity, suddenly had a daughter.

    Lu Mohai was the picture of joy, his whole person radiating genial warmth as he welcomed the guests.

    He had been preparing for this banquet for a long time. Lu Qingyi mentioned it to him just yesterday and today he hosted it.

    He certainly wanted to move quickly on such an important matter as recognizing his daughter.

    Lu Mojing had a somewhat troubled expression but he still forced a smile and helped Lu Mohai welcome the guests.

    The moment he knew Lu Qingyi existed, Lu Mojing had a sense of crisis and was highly opposed to Lu Mohai hosting this banquet.

    Lu Qingyi was sitting alone in a corner eating pastries, her lazy attitude apparent.

    Xu Boyan had gone to the company to handle some matters, and would come later. S§×arch* The Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    She was quite hungry.

    "Excuse me, Miss, may I sit near you?"

    Even though Lu Qingyi sat in an unassuming corner, her outstanding appearance had still attracted much attention.

    "No."

    Without raising her head, Lu Qingyi replied coldly.

    The man was taken aback, and then smiled, "I just think the spot you¡¯ve chosen is nice, it¡¯s quiet, no other intentions."

    "I don¡¯t like being disturbed."

    Lu Qingyi looked up, her voice icy cold.

    When Lu Qingyi raised her eyes, the man was truly surprised. Lu Qingyi had beautiful eyes.

    "I can be silent, I just want to read my book."

    Jiang Yu picked up his book, and spoke unhurriedly.

    It seemed he really just wanted a place to read.

    Lu Qingyi surveyed the area and indeed found that the corner she chose was the quietest spot at the banquet.

    "Hmm."

    Lu Qingyi was not an unreasonable person, what if this man sincerely wanted to read?

    "Thank you."

    Jiang Yu thanked her, then took a seat diagonally opposite Lu Qingyi, and opened his book.

    Lu Qingyi was eating, Jiang Yu was reading, neither of them speaking.

    "Are you just here to eat?"

    After a while, Jiang Yu suddenly asked.

    He came to sit here not because he wanted to read his book, but because he had noticed Lu Qingyi for a long time.

    Lu Qingyi was stunningly beautiful, like an ethereal fairy, emanating an aura of cold nobility.

    She was absolutely charming.

    However, Jiang Yu also noticed that Lu Qingyi was constantly eating, she seemed like a little foodie.

    Lu Qingyi: "No."

    Being pregnant made her eat more, she would get hungry again soon.

    "Are you interested in Lu Mohai¡¯s daughter?"

    Jiang Yu asked. This was a question that many were curious about, and many came to the banquet just to get a glimpse of Lu Mohai¡¯s daughter.

    Lu Qingyi: "Not interested."

    She was not interested in Lu Mohai¡¯s daughter, but she was certainly interested in her son-in-law.

    Jiang Yu looked at Lu Qingyi in silence, her response was unexpected. He thought he could start a conversation with her about this topic, but it didn¡¯t work.

    Jiang Yu said no more and resumed reading his book.

    "Are you a doctor?"

    After a while, Lu Qingyi glanced at Jiang Yu¡¯s book and asked.

    "Ah," she asked so suddenly, that Jiang Yu was taken aback, "Not yet graduated, but I am in internship."

    He was a medical student at Beijing University, now a senior, and had been interning for quite some time. He was nearly a full-fledged doctor.

    He opened the book cover and showed it to Lu Qingyi.

    "Practical experience is most important."

    Lu Qingyi glanced at the book cover, and slowly commented.

    Actually, she wanted to say that the book was not of much use and that the contents were ambiguous.

    She was quite interested in medical science, which was why she initiated the conversation.

    Well, medicine is also rather practice-oriented.

    "Haha, reading is also necessary, the knowledge of medicine needs to be ingrained."

    Jiang Yu slowly replied, with a veneer of professionalism.

    In fact, he had just casually bought the book. He had noticed Lu Qingyi earlier and was looking for an opportunity to strike up a conversation, so he had casually bought a book from the neighboring bookstore.

    Though he was aware the book wasn¡¯t too practical, a person who didn¡¯t understand wouldn¡¯t know that it wasn¡¯t practical.

    "Hmm."

    Lu Qingyi wasn¡¯t planning on engaging with Jiang Yu, she lowered her head to look at her phone.

    Out of an interest in medicine, she made a casual comment, but that did not mean she would be overly enthusiastic to a stranger.

    Whatever others did was their own business, it had nothing to do with her. Whatever people wanted to read was up to them.

    Seeing Lu Qingyi silent again, Jiang Yu scratched his nose, puzzled on what to say next.

    He wanted to find a topic to talk about, but didn¡¯t know how to start.

    For a cold and aloof girl like Lu Qingyi, he had no clue what she might be interested in or what topic might be suitable.

    Lu Qingyi was engrossed in her phone while replying to Xu Boyan¡¯s message, a hint of a smile playing at the corner of her mouth.

    "Jiang Yu, when did you come over? Why didn¡¯t you tell me?"

    A young girl dressed in a formal suit walked over, speaking to Jiang Yu softly.

    "Liang Jiaojiao, I think I have already made myself clear."

    Jiang Yu put down his book, looking at Liang Jiaojiao helplessly, suppressing his anger.

    "But that doesn¡¯t stop me from chasing you."

    Liang Jiaojiao spoke nonchalantly, being the most favored at home she believed she could always get what she wanted.

    Jiang Yu didn¡¯t like her?

    No problem.

    There would come a day when she could make Jiang Yu like her and then he would be obedient to her.

    Jiang Yu took a deep breath, not knowing what to say for the moment.

 Chapter 564 - 563Liang Jiaojiao_1

    Chapter 564: 563Liang Jiaojiao_1His family and the Liang Family have been interrelated for generations, and he had grown up with Liang Jiaojiao. He fully recognized how wilful and stubborn she could be.

    As for Liang Jiaojiao desiring him, the very thought sent fear through his heart.

    But there was nothing he could do about it.

    "Who are you?"

    Liang Jiaojiao diverted her gaze and asked Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi was truly beautiful. So alluring that it stirred up jealousy within her. Moreover, Lu Qingyi was sitting rather close to Jiang Yu, which caused a displeasing intuition to arise within her.

    Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t lift her head, didn¡¯t speak. Her fingers continuously moved across the keyboard. She was even unaware of Liang Jiaojiao¡¯s sudden appearance.

    "Hey, I¡¯m talking to you."

    Liang Jiaojiao was rather disgruntled by Lu Qingyi¡¯s indifference, banging on the table before Lu Qingyi several times.

    She had never seen Lu Qingyi before. Looking at Lu Qingyi¡¯s simple outfit of jeans and a white T-shirt, she didn¡¯t think Lu Qingyi¡¯s family was well-off.

    Lu Qingyi looked up, a cold light in her eyes.

    "Do you like her that¡¯s why you don¡¯t like me?"

    Liang Jiaojiao pointed to Lu Qingyi as she asked Jiang Yu, the certainty in her voice.

    Amongst all the people in the conspicuous area, only Lu Qingyi and Jiang Yu were in such a tenuous position, with very few people around them.

    "Liang Jiaojiao, liking someone is a voluntary sentiment."

    Jiang Yu frowned.

    Liang Jiaojiao had been hounding him for a long time, which was truly annoying for him.

    "What¡¯s your name?"

    Liang Jiaojiao ignored Jiang Yu, turning to Lu Qingyi instead, speaking arrogantly, as if she were some pampered and spoiled girl.

    "Has your father not taught you how to speak?"

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s gaze was cold, and a mocking smile curled at her lips.

    "Quit your babbling, I am asking you a question."

    With hands on her hips, Liang Jiaojiao dismissed Lu Qingyi¡¯s words.

    Snorting, she had her parents backing her up, she was not scared of anything, and from Lu Qingyi¡¯s attire, it was evident that she was not much.

    "Liang Jiaojiao, stop making a fuss."

    Jiang Yu frowned, looking at Liang Jiaojiao with evident dissatisfaction.

    Liang Jiaojiao loved making a scene, and it was not just a matter of a day or two.

    "Shut up! I¡¯m not talking to you."

    Liang Jiaojiao glared at Jiang Yu, her tone resounding angrily.

    She always had a bad temper and was usually quite gentle towards Jiang Yu because she liked him.

    But when her temper flared, she would lash out at anyone who got in her way. After all, she had been pampered since childhood, and if something went wrong, someone in her family would cover for her. So, she was not scared of anything.

    "Want to know my name?"

    Lu Qingyi stood up, her hand resting on the table, her voice ice-cold.

    "Looking at your attire, you certainly don¡¯t seem like a young lady of a well-off family. Wanting to hook up with Jiang Yu, don¡¯t you even look into the mirror?"

    Liang Jiaojiao scrutinized Lu Qingyi from head to toe, an air of mockery escaping her lips. To Jiaojiao, it felt as though Lu Qingyi was trying to ensnare Jiang Yu.

    Jiang Yu came from a very good family, not quite as affluent as the three major clans, but nonetheless quite close.

    Lu Qingyi was indeed very beautiful, but not a fact Liang Jiaojiao was willing to accept.

    "Are you sure you don¡¯t mean those words for yourself on the matter of looks?"

    Lu Qingyi curled her lips into a slight smile as she looked at Liang Jiaojiao.

    While Liang Jiaojiao was not ugly, she was not stunning either. Mediocre would be the apt description.

    How amusing, suggesting that she should look into the mirror. From where did Liang Jiaojiao get such confidence?

    "You...believe it or not, I can make sure you cannot stay in Kyoto"

    Liang Jiaojiao was instantly annoyed. She knew that Lu Qingyi was far more beautiful than her, and she knew she was not stunning, but these were words she didn¡¯t want to hear coming from someone else."

    "I don¡¯t believe it"

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s voice was flat and indifferent.

    Drive her out of Kyoto?

    Ha, that was really quite amusing.

    "I¡¯ll call my dad right now."

    Liang Jiaojiao stomped her foot and declared, pulling out her phone on the spot.

    "Liang Jiaojiao, can you please be more reasonable? Stop acting like a spoiled brat."

    Jiang Yu pressed down Liang Jiaojiao¡¯s hand as he spoke with a frown, his voice icy cold.

    In truth, he loathed Liang Jiaojiao. A girl could be willful, but Jiaojiao had crossed the line, persistently trying to put others down, unable to bear seeing anyone do better than herself.

    "Jiang Yu, let go."

    Liang Jiaojiao called out.

    The commotion from this side quickly attracted the attention of others.

    "What¡¯s going on?"

    Someone, full of confusion, questioned.

    "She¡¯s trying to seduce my boyfriend."

    Liang Jiaojiao took the initiative, pointed at Lu Qingyi, her eyes full of fury, acting as if it were all true.

    Jiang Yu was stunned.

    Lu Qingyi curled her lips slightly; the smile on her lips was quite icy.

    "She¡¯s eyeing my boyfriend¡¯s money, so she wants to hook up."

    Liang Jiaojiao provided another piece of "evidence".

    "Wasting her pretty face like that."

    "Young girls these days only recognize money, not people." S§×arch* The N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "Look at this quiet, modest-looking young lady, who would have expected her to do such a thing."

    "It¡¯s not hard to find a three-legged grasshopper, there¡¯s plenty of men out there with two legs; why does she have to covet someone else¡¯s boyfriend?"

    "Girls should be independent and not always rely on men."

    "Nowadays, girls really are..."

    Looking at Lu Qingyi¡¯s attire, the onlookers then compared it to Jiang Yu and Liang Jiaojiao¡¯s outfits, and quickly believed Liang Jiaojiao¡¯s words.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s attire was very ordinary, obviously not that of a wealthy young mistress.

    Modern girls seemed very money-oriented.

    Lu Qingyi gave a cold laugh, both her hands resting on the table, her lips curled slightly, "You really think I¡¯m into him?"

    Her gaze was frosted, much like shards of splintered ice.

    Heavens, right now her temper was okay, but in the past, she might have even trashed the banquet itself.

    No matter who was hosting, if she was displeased, she would wreak havoc.

    "What? Or is it money that you¡¯re not interested in?"

    "Exactly."

    "There are plenty of cases where college girls are kept by middle-aged man."

    "Isn¡¯t it? Isn¡¯t it just about the money?"

    "Right, right, right..."

    No sooner had Lu Qingyi¡¯s words fallen than a group of people began chirping and chatting away.

    Everyone looked at Lu Qingyi¡¯s with suspicion.

    "Heh."

    Lu Qingyi sneered, her hand spinning the chair. The chair crashed to the floor with a ¡¯thud¡¯, her gaze icy.

    "It¡¯s been a long time since I last hit someone, also a long time since I last humiliated someone."

    Her voice was ice-cold. She loathed this kind of idle gossip, and naturally she was terribly annoyed.

    "What¡¯s so fun happening here?"

    Lu Zhizhou walked over with a captivating smile on her face, gentle and comfy.

    "Miss Lu."

    "Zhizhou looks more beautiful."

    "It¡¯s been a while I haven¡¯t met Zhizhou."

    "Zhizhou really has the demeanor of a young lady from a well-established family."

    "Zhizhou..."

    When people saw Lu Zhizhou approaching, their mouths were full of compliments. Lu Zhizhou¡¯s goodness was evident to them.

 Chapter 565 - 564 Lu Zhizhou is here_1

    Chapter 565: 564 Lu Zhizhou is here_1"Yiyi, why are you alone here?"

    Lu Zhizhou¡¯s gaze quickly settled on Lu Qingyi, her smile genuine. She could not hide her joy upon seeing Lu Qingyi.

    "Peace."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s icy demeanor softened somewhat. Her voice was faint.

    "Did Boyan not come?"

    Lu Zhizhou walked up to Lu Qingyi and gently furrowed her brows.

    It was inappropriate for Lu Qingyi, as a pregnant woman, to be alone without Xu Boyan¡¯s company.

    "He has something to attend to at his company. He¡¯ll come later."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s voice was steady. Seeing Lu Zhizhou seemed to soothe her anger.

    She didn¡¯t want Lu Zhizhou to see her violent side.

    Those gathered were stunned to see that Lu Zhizhou and Lu Qingyi knew each other, and seemed to share a good relationship.

    Liang Jiaojiao bit her lip tightly, scrutinizing Lu Qingyi from head to toe before quickly turning her gaze back to Lu Zhizhou.

    Lu Zhizhou wasn¡¯t someone she knew well, but she was a well-known figure in their social circle, someone many girls admired.

    "Let me introduce everyone. This is my younger sister, Qingyi, Lu Qingyi."

    Lu Zhizhou wrapped an arm around Lu Qingyi¡¯s shoulder, introducing her with a radiant smile.

    Lu Zhizhou knew very well that someone was looking for trouble with Lu Qingyi, but she couldn¡¯t lose her temper.

    Sister?

    Lu Qingyi?

    People glanced at each other, incredulous and somewhat frightened.

    "If you observe carefully, you¡¯ll find that there¡¯s a certain resemblance in our eyes and brows."

    Lu Zhizhou knew exactly what these people were thinking. She spoke slowly.

    It was true. Once Lu Zhizhou mentioned it, people did notice a resemblance in Lu Qingyi and Lu Zhizhou¡¯s features.

    Their eyebrows were very similar.

    "When did Zhizhou have a younger sister?"

    "No wonder she is so beautiful. She is Zhizhou¡¯s sister."

    "How come we never heard about Zhizhou having a sister before?"

    "Qingyi is truly beautiful."

    "I was wondering why I had never seen such a beautiful girl before."

    "Both sisters are incredibly pretty."

    "..."

    After Lu Zhizhou revealed that Lu Qingyi was her sister, the crowd¡¯s attitude shifted immediately, heaping praises upon Lu Qingyi.

    A grin tugged at the corner of Lu Qingyi¡¯s mouth, her smile brimming with playfulness.

    "I must maintain my image."

    Lu Zhizhou leaned in towards Lu Qingyi and spoke softly.

    Throughout her life, she had maintained a certain image in front of others. If she were to change it suddenly, she would likely give rise to gossip.

    Living amidst the wealthy and powerful had its downsides. Any slight mistake could be magnified. Small errors could easily be viewed as major mistakes.

    Lu Qingyi nodded, noting the advice.

    "So, the Liang and Jiang families will soon become in-laws. Why was this piece of good news not shared earlier?"

    Lu Zhizhou¡¯s gaze rested on Liang Jiaojiao¡¯s face. She spoke gently, her expression tender.

    Liang Jiaojiao¡¯s face changed slightly. She bit her lip and looked to Jiang Yu for help.

    "Miss Lu, there¡¯s been a misunderstanding. There¡¯s nothing between me and Liang Jiaojiao. She¡¯s not my girlfriend, and I¡¯m still single."

    Jiang Yu said with a smile, his eyes landing on Lu Qingyi.

    There were no ties between him and Liang Jiaojiao and, despite her plea for help, he wouldn¡¯t lie for her, especially not in a situation like this.

    Otherwise, this misunderstanding would continue indefinitely.

    "You..."

    Liang Jiaojiao stomped her foot in frustration. Feeling embarrassed and panicking, she turned to leave.

    "You were quite fired up just now. So why do you want to leave all of a sudden?"

    Lu Qingyi effortlessly grabbed Liang Jiaojiao¡¯s shoulder. She sneered.

    Lu Qingyi had never been the one to tolerate being bullied. There was no way she would let Liang Jiaojiao off so easily.

    After Liang Jiaojiao had slandered her, if she could still leave without any consequence, Lu Qingyi would no longer be herself.

    "I... I didn¡¯t do it deliberately."

    Liang Jiaojiao spoke softly. Her shoulder was throbbing where Lu Qingyi had caught her.

    "Not deliberately?"

    Lu Qingyi retorted questioningly.

    "Now that you have someone backing you up, you¡¯re getting cocky."

    With her lips tightly clenched, Liang Jiaojiao spoke word by word.

    Lu Qingyi sneered.

    The bystanders just watched the spectacle, too afraid of the influential figures to say anything.

    "Liang Jiaojiao, my sister Qingyi is one who prefers peace and doesn¡¯t like to cause trouble."

    Lu Zhizhou said, looking at Liang Jiaojiao, implying that it was Liang Jiaojiao who had started the trouble.

    "Since you said I have someone to back me up, why shouldn¡¯t I take the opportunity to intimidate others?"

    Lu Qingyi laughed coldly. Placing her hand on the chair, she exuded a chilly aura.

    Right as her words fell, a ¡¯crack¡¯ echoed in the silence. Liang Jiaojiao¡¯s arm had dislocated.

    Clasping her shoulder, she looked at Lu Qingyi in disbelief. Lu Qingyi¡¯s strength had been enormous that it had dislocated her arm with just one move.

    "Sorry, but I won¡¯t be covering the medical expenses."

    Lu Qingyi pulled a wet wipe from her pocket and meticulously wiped her fingers. She bowed her head with a cold smile on her lips, her voice equally icy.

    "You..."

    Liang Jiaojiao could only feel the intense pain in her arm, causing her to break into a cold sweat.

    "Oh, it was just a misunderstanding, let¡¯s not ruin the mood over it."

    "Young girls are naturally a bit jealous. No need to go overboard."

    "If you want to argue, argue. Just don¡¯t resort to violence."

    "The youth nowadays are so quick to fight."

    "..."

    When one person spoke up, others followed, most blaming Lu Qingyi for the scene.

    "Shut up."

    Lu Qingyi raised her eyes, giving everyone present a cold glare.

    Annoying.

    "Don¡¯t get angry. It could affect your unborn baby."

    Lu Zhizhou patted Lu Qingyi¡¯s shoulder and gently prompted her.

    She had always known that Lu Qingyi had a temper, just hadn¡¯t seen it in display. Now that she¡¯d seen an angry Lu Qingyi, she found it quite intimidating.

    "My uncle organised a banquet, not a judgmental gathering."

    Looking at those who had spoken, Lu Zhizhou talked gently yet assertively.

    The crowd gradually dispersed, leaving due to the high social standing of the Lu family. Despite their curiosity, they dared not say more.

    Jiang Yu stayed silent on the side, his gaze shifting between the scene and Lu Qingyi. Sear?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    He had thought Lu Qingyi was an aloof beauty, yet she was also quite... ruthless, as her action of dislocating Liang Jiaojiao¡¯s arm had shown.

 Chapter 566 - 565 Lu Zhizhou: I am your elder sister_1

    Chapter 566: 565 Lu Zhizhou: I am your elder sister_1"You should feel lucky that the Lu Qingyi standing in front of you is the current Lu Qingyi, not the Lu Qingyi from a year ago."

    Lu Qingyi coldly stared at Liang Jiaojiao, her voice emerging slowly.

    Indeed, the current Lu Qingyi had tamed a lot of her temper. The old Lu Qingyi spoke little, but her temper was volatile, choosing action over words for most matters.

    Liang Jiaojiao did not understand, but Lu Zhizhou did. She knew that Lu Qingyi¡¯s temperament had mellowed significantly after meeting Xu Boyan.

    She hadn¡¯t seen the past Lu Qingyi, but she had heard stories.

    "Qingyi, calm down."

    Lu Zhizhou reached out to grab Lu Qingyi¡¯s arm, shaking her head at her.

    There was no need to dirty her hands, besides, Lu Qingyi was pregnant, best not to get upset.

    "You¡¯re pregnant."

    Just as Lu Qingyi was about to say something, Lu Zhizhou spoke up again.

    Inherent temperaments were truly difficult to eradicate.

    Lu Qingyi turned her head to look at Lu Zhizhou.

    "I¡¯m your sister."

    Lu Zhizhou lightly patted Lu Qingyi¡¯s arm saying, as her sister, she was supposed to protect her.

    "You know I¡¯m always gentle, so I won¡¯t resort to violence. But I can ¡¯gently¡¯ handle you."

    Lu Zhizhou¡¯s gaze took in Liang Jiaojiao as she spoke slowly. Her voice was very gentle, but it made Liang Jiaojiao afraid.

    Liang Jiaojiao understood the implication of Lu Zhizhou¡¯s ¡¯gentle¡¯ methods.

    "Alright, you can go now."

    Lu Zhizhou took out her phone, typed out a message and sent it, then looked at Liang Jiaojiao.

    "Miss Lu, I can endure bodily harm, please, can you refrain? "

    Liang Jiaojiao was not stupid, she understood the implications of Lu Zhizhou¡¯s words and was instantly panicked.

    Her rudeness, irrationality, and unrestrained behavior...all stemmed from her family situation. Without it, she wouldn¡¯t have anything.

    If she lost the Liang Family, she would lose her life as well.

    "Miss Lu, Liang Jiaojiao has done something wrong, can we avoid implicating the Liang Family?"

    Jiang Yu finally spoke. Liang Jiaojiao¡¯s parents were kind to him, and other than Liang Jiaojiao, the rest of the Liang Family were nice people.

    Jiang Yu didn¡¯t believe that the Liang Family had much to do with Liang Jiaojiao¡¯s actions.

    "If a child is not educated, the father is to blame."

    Lu Zhizhou softly responded, her voice gentle.

    "Miss Lu..."

    "Stop, I don¡¯t want to hear it."

    Before Liang Jiaojiao could say anything else, Lu Zhizhou interrupted her.

    Although she was generally gentle, she had a ruthless streak as well. She could be gentle as long as her sore points were not provoked.

    "Are you fond of my sister?"

    Changing the subject abruptly, Lu Zhizhou looked at Jiang Yu as she gently said this, a gentle smile on her lips.

    Jiang Yu was startled, he looked at Lu Zhizhou and then at Lu Qingyi, and for a moment he did not know whether to answer yes or no.

    He found Lu Qingyi attractive, which was why he wanted to approach her, but his original reason was to read a book, so answering ¡¯yes¡¯ now felt a bit...

    Liang Jiaojiao gritted her teeth as she glared at Jiang Yu.

    Lu Qingyi sat in the chair, watching Lu Zhizhou, feeling warm inside. Being protected by a loved one really felt good.

    She had never experienced this feeling before. Now realizing she had a sister who would also protect her, this feeling was indeed great.

    "If you still want to live comfortably, stay away from my sister. Also, get rid of that idea as soon as possible."

    Lu Zhizhou added a word of caution.

    Jiang Yu didn¡¯t deserve Lu Qingyi, and he was not entitled to.

    "Everyone has the right to pursue love."

    Jiang Yu took a deep breath and slowly responded.

    Yes, he came here to pursue her. He would admit it now since there was nothing to lose.

    "My sister..." Just as Lu Zhizhou was about to say something, she caught sight of a figure in the distance. She slightly raised the corner of her mouth, "Xu Boyan, over here."

    After calling out to him, she jokingly looked at Lu Qingyi and chuckled.

    Hearing Lu Zhizhou¡¯s call, Xu Boyan quickly located his partner among the crowd, a smile spread on his lips.

    Xu Boyan?

    Liang Jiaojiao¡¯s eyes shone.

    Jiang Yu glanced over.

    He had met Xu Boyan before, but not very often. He knew Xu Boyan was a very cold person, difficult to get along with.

    Were Lu Zhizhou and Xu Boyan together?

    "Kiddo, have you been waiting long?"

    Xu Boyan approached, his gaze tender and doting as it landed on Lu Qingyi. His smile warmed everyone¡¯s hearts.

    Jiang Yu and Liang Jiaojiao thought Xu Boyan had called out to Lu Zhizhou. They were both stunned.

    Everyone said Xu Boyan was very cold, but they never imagined that he could be so tender. Indeed, people change in front of the ones they love.

    "Are you tired?"

    Xu Boyan walked swiftly over to Lu Qingyi, leaned over to pinch her cheek, his voice gentle and tender.

    "Not really."

    Lu Qingyi smiled, feeling completely relaxed from the moment she saw Xu Boyan.

    Just seeing Xu Boyan made her happy.

    "Has anyone bullied you?"

    Xu Boyan straightened up, his gaze suwept over Liang Jiaojiao and Jiang Yu before landing softly on Lu Qingyi. His eyes quickly shifted to Lu Zhizhou.

    Lu Qingyi would not tell him about her grievances. She was self-reliant and did not like to bother others, including him.

    Jiang Yu and Liang Jiaojiao looked at each other in disbelief. They could not comprehend how Lu Qingyi and Xu Boyan were connected. They would understand if Lu Zhizhou was involved with Xu Boyan, but it was hard to accept Lu Qingyi¡¯s involvement.

    In these large families, they had never seen Lu Qingyi or heard about her.

    "Yes, Liang Jiaojiao accused Yiyi of seducing her boyfriend, and Jiang Yu has taken a liking to Yiyi."

    Lu Zhizhou laughed, her words coming out slowly. sea??h th§× N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t like tattling, but she did.

    If Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t want to tell Xu Boyan, then she would.

    Xu Boyan¡¯s face abruptly cooled as he looked at Liang Jiaojiao and Jiang Yu, his icy eyes making them shrink back in fear.

    "Is your boyfriend more handsome than me, or wealthier?"

    Xu Boyan asked Liang Jiaojiao.

    Liang Jiaojiao retreated a little, her heart sinking, and she became too afraid to utter a word.

    "Have you taken a liking to my wife?"

    Xu Boyan then turned towards Jiang Yu.

    Even though Jiang Yu was a bit scared, he didn¡¯t show it as he was still a guy.

    "In this day and age, people are free to choose their partners. It¡¯s not a crime for me to pursue someone I like."

    Jiang Yu struggled to calm himself as he replied slowly.

    Lu Qingyi seemed quite young, and she probably wasn¡¯t old enough to be married yet. Jiang Yu firmly believed that Lu Qingyi was just Xu Boyan¡¯s girlfriend.

 Chapter 567 - 566 Soothing Sleep_1

    Chapter 567: 566 Soothing Sleep_1"Hmm."

    Xu Boyan sneered coldly, his gaze on Jiang Yu growing icier.

    He could never treat kindly those who took interest in his little one. He was not a generous man.

    "So, you have a fetish for pregnant women, quite unique."

    Xu Boyan pulled Lu Qingyi into his arms, looking coldly at Jiang Yu as he spoke.

    "Are you tired? If so, let¡¯s go rest."

    Then, Xu Boyan looked down at Lu Qingyi, asking softly.

    He blamed himself for not coming earlier, leaving his little one to feel wronged.

    Pregnant?

    Jiang Yu was stunned.

    "I¡¯m not tired yet, but I want a hug."

    Lu Qingyi opened her arms, speaking softly with a gentle smile on her lips as she gazed at Xu Boyan.

    "Okay."

    Xu Boyan carefully held Lu Qingyi in a princess carry.

    His little one, definitely deserved to be doted on.

    Jiang Yu observed the interaction between Lu Qingyi and Xu Boyan, finding himself at a loss for words.

    "Xu Yi, handle this situation."

    Xu Boyan turned to command Xu Yi, who was standing not too far away. With Lu Qingyi in his arms, they left.

    Xu Yi nodded, looking at Jiang Yu and Liang Jiaojiao with an unfriendly gaze, sighing at their foolishness in his heart.

    With Xu Boyan and Lu Qingyi gone, Lu Zhizhou also ensured to follow. If Xu Boyan handled the issue, she could rest easy.

    Lu Qingyi buried her face in Xu Boyan¡¯s chest, hugging his neck with both arms.

    Many people at the banquet knew Xu Boyan. Seeing him holding a girl in his arms with a tender expression on his face, they all appeared surprised.

    The sight was a far cry from Xu Boyan¡¯s usual demeanor.

    People shifted their discussion focus from Lu Mohai¡¯s daughter to Xu Boyan.

    "Xu Boyan, there are quite a lot of people at the banquet."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s voice was soft. From the moment Xu Boyan held her, she had already regretted it.

    She had not expected to be at the banquet hall, with so many people around.

    "It¡¯s fine, it¡¯s only right for me to hold my wife."

    Xu Boyan lowered his head to look tenderly at Lu Qingyi in his arms, his voice full of adoration.

    Why can¡¯t he?

    It was merely displaying his affection for all to see.

    Lu Qingyi remained silent, her hands that were holding onto Xu Boyan¡¯s neck tightened slightly.

    "Oh my god, is that Xu Boyan?"

    "My goodness, isn¡¯t that a woman in his arms?"

    "Unbelievable, who knew Xu Boyan could be so tender."

    "I really doubt my eyes."

    "Their display of affection really blinds me."

    "..."

    Xu Boyan carried Lu Qingyi to a resting room upstairs. He carefully laid Lu Qingyi on the bed.

    "Sleep if you¡¯re tired."

    Xu Boyan gently touched Lu Qingyi¡¯s forehead, speaking softly with tender affection in his eyes.

    "Okay, but sleep with me."

    Lu Qingyi grabbed Xu Boyan¡¯s hand, blinking as she spoke.

    "Hmm, I¡¯ll stay with you."

    Xu Boyan pretended to lie down next to Lu Qingyi, his gentle gaze fixed on her face.

    "I¡¯ll sing for you."

    Xu Boyan managed a smile as he spoke softly.

    "Okay."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s eyes immediately lit up. It seemed she had never heard Xu Boyan sing before and was looking forward to it.

    Xu Boyan started to hum a few notes, making Lu Qingyi¡¯s face light up with a blissful smile.

    Gradually, she fell asleep to Xu Boyan¡¯s tender singing.

    Xu Boyan listened to Lu Qingyi¡¯s steady breathing, gently pushing her loose hair behind her ears, then carefully prying her hand off him and quietly leaving the resting room.

    He had other issues to handle.

    "Master Xu, I¡¯ve already announced that companies collaborating with the Jiang and Liang families are against us, the Xu family. Many companies have terminated their partnerships."

    Xu Yi, standing at the door, immediately reported this to Xu Boyan as he saw him exiting the room.

    They didn¡¯t even need to do anything. As simple as the words sounded, they were enough to send the Jiang and Liang families downhill.

    The Xu family¡¯s influence was considerable. No one dared to oppose them.

    "Okay, let¡¯s leave it at that." S§×ar?h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Xu Boyan nodded without any intention of further actions.

    This lesson was enough.

    "Master Xu."

    Jiang Yu was downstairs when Xu Boyan descended. Seeing Xu Boyan, he quickly walked up to him.

    Xu Boyan stopped in his tracks.

    "Mrs. Xu is a beauty like no other. A common man like me also appreciates beauty and I might have disrespected her. I hope you can pardon me."

    Jiang Yu began with a torrent of words, praising Lu Qingyi¡¯s beauty and admitting his missteps.

    Each word he spoke was layered with flatteries, making him pleasant to hear.

    Amused, Xu Boyan looked at Jiang Yu, waiting for what he had to say next.

    "Master Xu, I truly realize my mistake. So, about the Jiang family..."

    Jiang Yu asked looking at Xu Boyan.

    Beautiful women should not be trifled with. Jiang Yu suddenly felt relieved that he hadn¡¯t said anything too disrespectful. Otherwise, he would feel too awkward to approach Xu Boyan now,

    "This lesson will pass quickly."

    Xu Boyan said, hands in his pockets, his voice cold.

    "And for the Liang family..."

    Jiang Yu hesitated for a moment before asking cautiously.

    "It¡¯s a different story."

    Xu Boyan¡¯s voice was icy cold.

    He would not let anyone off the hook who made his little one unhappy.

    If Jiang Yu was simply someone who admired Lu Qingyi, Xu Boyan would have done nothing. He had that confidence.

    The admonition given to the Jiang family happened due to Liang Jiaojiao¡¯s improper remarks, which were initiated by Jiang Yu.

    The Liang family was different. Liang Jiaojiao had caused unhappiness for his loved one. If his loved one was unhappy, so was he. If he was unhappy, a frivolous apology wouldn¡¯t suffice.

    Jiang Yu stared at Xu Boyan, opening his mouth to speak but nothing came out. In the end, he left without saying a word.

    Liang Jiaojiao picked the wrong fight.

    Evening arrived quickly. After a busy day, Lu Mohai finally got to rest during the banquet.

    The banquet hall was filled with large round tables, the guests sitting around them. The tables were laden with delicious food and desserts.

    The spread was lavish, quite appealing to the appetite.

    However, the guests¡¯ focus was not on the food or desserts, but rather on the identity of Lu Mohai¡¯s daughter.

    "Sigh, why haven¡¯t we seen Lu Mohai¡¯s daughter yet?"

    "Right, right, so curious."

    "There are two empty seats at Lu Mohai¡¯s table, did you notice?"

    "Yes, yes."

    "Could it be for the mother and daughter?"

    "It¡¯s hard to say, what if it¡¯s for the daughter and son-in-law."

    "..."

    The guests were engaged in diverse discussions, all curious about Lu Qingyi. Unfortunately, they hadn¡¯t seen her yet.

 Chapter 568: The wedding date has been set _1

    Chapter 568: The wedding date has been set _1Lu Qingyi leisurely woke up, her resting room was getting a tad dim.

    Huh, pregnancy really did increase her need for sleep. She had just awakened and it was already evening, yet she still felt a bit tired.

    "Awake?"

    Xu Boyan had been sitting by her, his fingers tapping rapidly on the keyboard. It was clear that he was dealing with work.

    "What¡¯s the time?"

    Lu Qingyi rubbed her eyes and, half-asleep and bleary-eyed, asked Xu Boyan.

    "Five-thirty." S§×arch* The novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Xu Boyan closed his laptop and slowly replied.

    "Why didn¡¯t you wake me up?"

    Lu Qingyi abruptly sat up from the bed and questioned Xu Boyan.

    They¡¯d agreed on five-thirty. It was already that time now, and if she hadn¡¯t woken up, wouldn¡¯t they be late?

    "Your dad said to let you sleep a little longer."

    Xu Boyan softly ruffled Lu Qingyi¡¯s hair and slowly replied.

    Considering how tired Lu Qingyi was, it was best to let her rest. Other matters could easily be postponed.

    "Seriously."

    Although Lu Qingyi expressed helplessness verbally, she felt a warmth in her heart. The feeling of being cared for felt so good.

    She was cherished by Xu Boyan, by her father Lu Mohai, and the sister Lu Zhizhou. Her husband, her father, and her sister.

    After freshening up, Lu Qingyi and Xu Boyan went downstairs. Without any particular grooming or dressing up, because firstly she was naturallybeautiful, and secondly, she was too lazy.

    Makeup was a bothersome thing to her.

    The banquet was quite lively.

    Xu Boyan and Lu Qingyi walked down the stairs hand in hand, seen clearly by everyone seated.

    "Look, isn¡¯t that Xu Boyan?"

    "Yes, it¡¯s him."

    "The girl by his side is so beautiful, they make a good pair."

    "I really didn¡¯t expect Xu Boyan to have a girlfriend so quickly."

    "The girl Xu Boyan was holding earlier must be her. Her beauty is unmatched."

    "She¡¯s so fresh looking, truly stunning. I wonder who this missy is."

    "..."

    Handsome and pretty, they looked good together. But some couldn¡¯t help but feel jealous.

    Xu Boyan was the unattainable dream of many young girls in Kyoto, and unexpectedly, someone had now seized the opportunity.

    "Yiyi, you¡¯re up. Come sit here."

    Lu Mohai¡¯s smile was as gentle as spring breeze. He quickly stood up to make room for Lu Qingyi.

    People watching Lu Mohai¡¯s actions were dumbfounded.

    "Let me introduce her to everyone, this is my daughter, Lu Qingyi."

    Grabbing the microphone, Lu Mohai indulgently announced. Joy spread across his face.

    He finally had the chance to publicly acknowledge his daughter. He felt proud, his daughter was both beautiful and outstanding.

    The hall suddenly fell silent.

    After a few minutes, it gradually became lively again, everyone began discussing Lu Qingyi.

    There were compliments about her beauty, murmurs of jealousy, skepticism, all sorts of reactions.

    "She is the daughter of Ruan Qingyang and me, we¡¯ve done a paternity test."

    Lu Mohai softly shared, his eyes for Lu Qingyi were gentle.

    Some recognized Lu Qingyi, knowing she¡¯s actually Lu Mohai¡¯s daughter, absolutely not someone who would engage in the trouble stirred up by Liang Jiaojiao.

    Many of the younger people might not know Ruan Qingyang, while those of the same generation as Lu Mohai did.

    A Medical Genius.

    Especially to those in the medical field, Ruan Qingyang¡¯s name was very familiar, even though she had been away for a long time.

    "Oh, and this is my son-in-law, Xu Boyan."

    After introducing Lu Qingyi, Lu Mohai proceeded to introduce Xu Boyan.

    They had already gotten their marriage certificate, an announcement was only natural. Lu Mohai didn¡¯t see the need for secrecy.

    The crowd burst into excitement.

    "Wow, life goals right there."

    "The daughter of the Lu family and Xu Boyan, just what kind of divine luck is this?"

    "They look great together."

    "Xu Boyan, oh my gosh, he¡¯s the man of my dreams."

    "I¡¯m seeing Xu Boyan for the first time, his looks are like..."

    "Exceptional people are always with exceptional people."

    "Isn¡¯t Lu Qingyi also known as Professor Lu?"

    "Yes, yes, yes, Professor Lu from Hadru."

    "..."

    People began discussing excitedly, amidst the praises, were also some discordant voices.

    Lu Mojing¡¯s face turned cloudy. However, he forced himself to maintain a smile, albeit strained.

    Lu Qingyi returning was something he wasn¡¯t hopeful for. However, he couldn¡¯t voice his objections and had to suppress his feelings which caused discomfort.

    Now that Lu Mohai had a daughter, would the family property include her? Lu Mojing was feeling uneasy.

    Lu Zhizhou wore a soft smile on her face, her heart filled with joy for Lu Qingyi and Xu Boyan. However, a tinge of melancholy also emerged within her. When could she and He Chenguang stand together proudly in public?

    She wished for it too, but she knew the time wasn¡¯t right.

    "Our wedding will be next month on the twelfth and we welcome everyone to attend," Xu Boyan took the microphone from Lu Mohai and calmly announced. His tone was rather gentle, devoid of his usual aloofness.

    Wedding?

    Lu Qingyi looked at Xu Boyan in puzzlement, she didn¡¯t have time to react.

    Next month?

    Everything seemed to be happening too suddenly.

    Lu Mohai was also taken aback. He stared at Xu Boyan in confusion, momentarily out of his depth.

    His daughter¡¯s wedding was set for the twelfth of next month?

    He knew nothing, he was caught off guard.

    Lu Zhizhou was also taken by surprise, but quickly came back to her normal soft demeanor. She genuinely wished Lu Qingyi and Xu Boyan happiness.

    She was also looking forward to the day when she and He Chenguang could share such a moment.

    Lu Mojing felt his heart couldn¡¯t take it.

    Xu Boyan and Lu Qingyi were going to get married, did that mean his daughter stood no chance? Would there be a share for her in the Lu family?

    Knowing that Lu Qingyi and Xu Boyan were together, Lu Mojing had always thought they would separate one day, and then Xu Boyan would fall for his gentle daughter.

    Most men, after all, preferred gentle girls. Frosty girls weren¡¯t usually favored.

    The guests at the banquet were shocked. They¡¯d thought they were boyfriend and girlfriend, not realizing they¡¯d move so quickly to marriage.

    It really was an alliance between two powerful families. The Xu family, which was already an unbeatable existence, was now more so.

    "Xu Boyan, I didn¡¯t know..."

    Lu Qingyi tugged at Xu Boyan¡¯s clothing, shaking her head lightly as she spoke.

    What Xu Boyan had said was too sudden, she hadn¡¯t completely grasped it yet.

 Chapter 569 - 568Lu Qingyi: Iâ€™m pregnant_1

    Chapter 569: 568Lu Qingyi: I¡¯m pregnant_1"You¡¯re pregnant, so the wedding has been brought forward."

    Xu Boyan looked at Lu Qingyi tenderly, his eyes brimming with infinite pampering.

    His child would surely be dressed in beautiful outfits by then, and she wouldn¡¯t be able to fit into her custom-made wedding dress with her pregnant belly.

    Lu Qingyi smiled, her eyes full of sparkling stars as she gazed at Xu Boyan.

    How wonderful.

    "Ahem, everyone is welcome to attend when the time comes, we will send out the invitations then."

    Lu Mohai cleared his throat. The news had come suddenly and left him at a loss, his heart was filled with a sense of loss towards Lu Qingyi.

    But he would not disrespect Xu Boyan at this occasion. The marriage was imminent, and the certificates had already been obtained.

    The crowd below was in an uproar, some envious, some jealous, and some genuinely express their blessings...

    All kinds of topics were being discussed, all kinds of voices and gazes were present.

    After the introduction, the dinner began, and the banquet was bustling.

    "You little rascal, you really caught me off guard."

    Lu Mohai looked at Xu Boyan and spoke slowly, his tone filled with numerous grievances.

    Once the words were spoken, they couldn¡¯t be taken back. Everyone present had heard them.

    "Dad, Yiyi and I already got our marriage certificate. The wedding is just a matter of time."

    Xu Boyan slightly curled his lips, speaking slowly with a soft voice.

    "As long as you two are happy."

    Lu Mohai sighed heavily. Although he didn¡¯t want to let go, there was nothing more he could say.

    By the time he learned of Lu Qingyi¡¯s existence, it was already late. At that time, Lu Qingyi had already met Xu Boyan.

    Perhaps Xu Boyan was the light in her life, just as Ruan Qingyang was when he first set eyes on her.

    He had nothing to say except his hope that his daughter could be happy and joyful.

    "Yiyi, you¡¯re still so young. Marrying early might not be a good thing. You can stay at home for a few more years."

    Lu Mojing looked at Lu Qingyi with a chuckle, speaking to her with an approach of an elder. It seemed as if he had Lu Qingyi¡¯s best interests at heart.

    As if marrying early was truly not a good thing for Lu Qingyi.

    In fact, Lu Mojing knew very well in his heart that although Xu Boyan and Lu Qingyi had obtained their marriage certificate, they had not announced it, and only a few people knew about their marriage.

    Since not many people knew about it, he thought his daughter still had a chance.

    Words were already spoken. If people did not receive invitations that day, there would be many speculations, and public opinion would undoubtedly swing towards Lu Qingyi¡¯s side.

    Xu Boyan is the dream spouse of many women. Many people wanted to marry Xu Boyan.

    But it was different for Lu Qingyi. Although she was the young lady of the Lu Family, she didn¡¯t grow up in Lu family and was only just recognized.

    "I¡¯m pregnant."

    Lu Qingyi smiled slightly, touching her belly as she spoke. A blissful smile radiated from her lips. S§×ar?h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Lu Qingyi saw through Lu Mojing¡¯s thoughts very clearly, she also knew what tricks he was playing in his heart.

    Pregnant?

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s words astonished everyone at the table, except for Xu Boyan and Lu Zhizhou.

    The rest were relatives who haven¡¯t seen Lu Qingyi before.

    "Really?"

    "Qingyi, you¡¯re still so young, just in your early twenties."

    "Don¡¯t you know how hard it is to be a mother? Why do you want a child so soon?"

    "The best years for a woman are in her twenties. Don¡¯t let having a child spoil them."

    "At your age, it¡¯s normal to seek love, but you should also consider the long term."

    "You¡¯re still just a child yourself, how can you take care of another child?"

    "Securing your position as a mother by having a child won¡¯t work now."

    "The girls of today..."

    "..."

    The discussion was mainly based on Lu Qingyi¡¯s decision, some truly concerned about her, but there were also those who ridiculed her.

    Being able to marry Xu Boyan, there were people with envy, admiration, jealousy, and discontent...

    All kinds of eyes were on them.

    Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t heed the negative voices. She responded with a smile to those who truly cared for her.

    Just by briefly interacting with them, Lu Qingyi knew which relative¡¯s acquaintance was worth pursuing and which was not.

    "Yiyi, you..."

    Lu Mohai felt a sense of suffocation, looking at Lu Qingyi, he didn¡¯t know what to say for a moment.

    She¡¯s actually pregnant?

    Lu Mohai found his view of Xu Boyan instantly changing, his nose didn¡¯t seem like a nose, his mouth didn¡¯t seem like a mouth. No matter how he looked, he was upset.

    Lu Mojing was certainly the most shocked of them all.

    Pregnant?

    So all his plans have gone down the drain.

    If Lu Qingyi¡¯s child is a boy, everything would change.

    "Dad, this is the first child of Ayan and me, and it¡¯s the fruit of our love. I don¡¯t regret having a child at this age."

    Lu Qingyi stroked her belly, her mouth curled up in a soft smile, savouring the taste of happiness.

    She liked to call him by his name in front of him, but in front of others, she would affectionately call Xu Boyan ¡¯Ayan¡¯.

    It wasn¡¯t hypocrisy; she just felt that it made her seem closer to him when she mentioned Xu Boyan to others and prevented them from thinking their relationship was poor.

    Lu Qingyi always felt that when you love someone, you like to call their full name, it sounds pleasant.

    She loved him, hence she loved his name. Every time she called out "Xu Boyan," she felt a sense of happiness.

    "Well, you¡¯re pregnant now. I can¡¯t ask you to abort."

    Lu Mohai stretched his hand and lightly ruffled Lu Qingyi¡¯s hair, his tone filled with helplessness.

    A truly loving father would never force his own daughter to abort her child unless it¡¯s absolutely necessary, especially considering how good the relationship between Xu Boyan and Lu Qingyi was.

    "Uncle, Yiyi will be happy, and we¡¯ll be there."

    Lu Zhizhou spoke up with a smile, genuinely hoping for Lu Qingyi¡¯s happiness.

    If - she was talking about if, of course, she hoped there was no if - she could also take care of Lu Qingyi.

    "Alright, alright."

    Lu Mohai waved his hand, there was so much he wanted to say, but he didn¡¯t dare to voice out.

    "Dad, I will be good to Yiyi, I will only be good to her for the rest of my life."

    Xu Boyan raised his right hand and swore earnestly. His tone was sincere. Every word and sentence came from the heart.

    He would keep his promise to treat Lu Qingyi well for the rest of his life.

    "You¡¯re a lot like your father. Seeing how your father treats your mother, I guess I can rest assured."

    Lu Mohai let out a deep sigh.

    If his daughter could be happy, what else could he say?

 Chapter 570 - 569 Lu Zhizhou: I Have Thought About the Life I Want_1

    Chapter 570: 569 Lu Zhizhou: I Have Thought About the Life I Want_1After the banquet, Lu Qingyi did not return to the Lu Mansion with Lu Mohai, she chose to go back to the apartment with Xu Boyan instead.

    Lu Mohai initially planned to have Lu Qingyi stay at the Lu Mansion, but she turned him down, preferring the familiarity of her own place.

    The Lu Mansion still felt unfamiliar to her.

    "Xu Boyan, I wish I could have met you a bit earlier."

    As the street lamps illuminated the dusk, the two stood under the light, their shadows stretching out. Lu Qingyi softly spoke while holding Xu Boyan¡¯s hand.

    It wasn¡¯t really late when they met, but Lu Qingyi couldn¡¯t help feeling it was. How she wished she could have come across Xu Boyan sooner.

    "It¡¯s not too late now, the rest of my life is all yours."

    Xu Boyan gently gripped Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand back, slightly lowered his head to look at her, his smile filled with genuine warmth and affection.

    "The villa to the west is fully prepared. We will move in there after we get married, okay?"

    Xu Boyan gently stroked Lu Qingyi¡¯s head, his voice soft and tender.

    Lu Qingyi: "Okay."

    Lu Qingyi had never imagined that she could fall in love, become pregnant, have children, and get married...

    In the past, she liked someone and thought she would only ever like this one person, but unexpectedly, she encountered someone she would entrust her life to.

    Xu Boyan was like a ray of light in her life, illuminating her future path and giving her hope.

    "Xu Boyan, would you like to know how I made it through before we met?"

    Lu Qingyi suddenly looked up at Xu Boyan and asked slowly.

    He already knew a fair bit about her past but there were also many things he didn¡¯t know.

    Xu Boyan looked at Lu Qingyi, his eyes deep and contemplative.

    He knew that Lu Qingyi¡¯s past wasn¡¯t easy, but he didn¡¯t know how exactly she had made it through.

    "Ever since I was old enough to understand, I was raised by my grandmother. I was the village¡¯s wild child with an absent father and mother..."

    Lu Qingyi shared softly, her voice devoid of emotion, perhaps she had become numb to her past pain.

    "I used to try to get people¡¯s approval. I thought that if I behaved well, worked hard at getting better, then they would see me. I thought it was because I wasn¡¯t good enough..."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s voice was calm now. She cared deeply before, but over time she had learned to let go¡ªeverything eventually faded away.

    Now, whenever she mentioned Yao Meishu, it was as if she was talking about a stranger. The feelings were all long gone.

    As Lu Qingyi spoke, Xu Boyan listened attentively without interrupting her.

    Lu Qingyi recounted her past from her earliest memories to the time she met Xu Boyan. She disclosed everything, without any reserve.

    "For the rest of my life, I will protect you."

    Xu Boyan encircled Lu Qingyi¡¯s shoulders and held her close to his chest, promising his lifelong protection.

    For the remainder of her life, he decided to protect Lu Qingyi with all his might, to give her the best life possible.

    Lu Qingyi: "Mm."

    She believed that Xu Boyan could do it. sea??h th§× N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    She was not asking for sympathy for her past misfortunes. She just wanted to tell Xu Boyan her story.

    Once a person falls in love, they wish to share everything about themselves with the other person. This was a form of trust.

    "Our little one is incredible. I didn¡¯t expect ¡¯whitespace¡¯ to be ours."

    Xu Boyan said slowly, his voice gentle and soft.

    He had always known ¡¯whitespace¡¯ was related to Lu Qingyi, but he was surprised to learn that she was their child.

    This powerful figure concealed behind the alias ¡¯whitespace¡¯ had turned out to be their own.

    Lu Qingyi just smiled and said nothing.

    She never considered herself formidable. Her accomplishments had been achieved through hard work. Even though she was gifted, she relied more on her effort.

    ----

    Lu Mojing had discovered the truth about Lu Zhizhou and He Chenguang. Enraged, he stormed into Lu Zhizhou¡¯s shop.

    Caught off guard, Lu Zhizhou turned to see Lu Mojing approaching her with fury. He lifted his hand without warning and slapped her across the face.

    Lu Zhizhou was stunned. She turned slightly, the slap leaving a conspicuous red mark on her fair cheek. The bowl she was holding dropped to the floor.

    The people in the shop turned their heads but no one said a word.

    Upon hearing the commotion, He Chenguang rushed out. He was taken aback at the scene, then quickly ran to Lu Zhizhou¡¯s side.

    "Does it hurt?"

    He Chenguang looked at Lu Zhizhou¡¯s swelling face, his heart aching.

    "Uncle, if you have anything to say, say it politely. Don¡¯t resort to violence. Zhuozhou didn¡¯t do anything wrong."

    He Chenguang stood firmly in front of Lu Zhizhou. Regardless of whether Lu Mojing was her father, what¡¯s wrong was wrong.

    "Look at you, Lu Zhizhou! Now clever enough to deceive and hide your affair with this man?"

    Lu Mojing pointed at Lu Zhizhou and yelled. He was so enraged that he was barely coherent.

    Why had he gone to such lengths to raise such a brilliant daughter? It was for her to inherit the Lu family and marry someone more worthy, of course.

    As for the man in front of him, he had never seen or heard of him before. How could Lu Zhizhou be dating such a person?

    "Dad, he is my boyfriend, not some random man."

    Lu Zhizhou pushed He Chenguang aside and looked at Lu Mojing seriously as she spoke.

    He Chenguang was about to say something, but Lu Zhizhou shook her head at him, and he closed his mouth immediately.

    "You used to be obedient. I should not have let you go abroad. Look at yourself now."

    Lu Mojing pointed at Lu Zhizhou and retorted, his chest heaving in rage.

    "Dad, I am not a caged canary you can control. I have my own thoughts, interests, hobbies, and the right to choose my partner. I listen to you because you are my father. But, I don¡¯t want a life that is already arranged for me. I want to live a life that I like."

    Lu Zhizhou spoke earnestly, hoping that Lu Mojing would understand.

    She was a person with thoughts and spirit. She did not wish to become a soulless marionette.

    For the past twenty-odd years, her life had been arranged by Lu Mojing, and she had never rebelled against it.

    As Lu Qingyi said, one should walk their own path and live life according to their own preference.

    So, she hoped to lead a life that she desired, and not the one pre-arranged by Lu Mojing, for her future days.

    "Everything I do is for your own good! I paired you with Xu Boyan before, why didn¡¯t you seize that opportunity and yet, you are with this boy now?"

    Lu Mojing didn¡¯t pay much attention to what Lu Zhizhou said. All he knew was that his daughter deserved the best.

    But He Chenguang, this insignificant nobody, was not his choice for her.

 Chapter 571 - 570 She just wants to follow her own path_1

    Chapter 571: 570 She just wants to follow her own path_1"Uncle, I believe that I¡¯m not too shabby myself, only that my family background is a bit humble."

    He Chenguang said to Lu Mojing, if Lu Zhizhou is so outstanding, how could he aspire to be with Lu Zhizhou if he really were that bad.

    She deserves the best, he didn¡¯t think he was the best, but he promised that he was the one who would treat Lu Zhizhou the best, and would bring the best to all to Lu Zhizhou.

    "You¡¯ve already lost a lot on the mere point of family background."

    Lu Mojing didn¡¯t care what He Chenguang did or didn¡¯t do, all he cared about was status and wealth.

    He had been considering pairing up Lu Zhizhou with Xu Boyan, and had always been trying to matchmake them.

    They could be considered childhood sweethearts, Lu Mojing now greatly regretted allowing Lu Zhizhou to study abroad, only to have someone else go ahead of them.

    "Money, power, is my daughter¡¯s happiness not worth a damn thing to you?"

    Lu Zhizhou¡¯s eyes suddenly reddened, she looked at Lu Mojing with self-mockery, biting her lip tightly.

    From her childhood, Lu Mojing seemed to only regard her as a "face-saving tool," always demanding her to be her best, never really caring if she liked it or not, just arbitrarily assuming that what he thought was good was what she should do.

    She respected Lu Mojing because he was her father, so she did everything he said well, and became the child in many people¡¯s mouths who was better than their own.

    Everyone in Kyoto knew that Lu Zhizhou was excellent, but no one knew the many frustrations Lu Zhizhou had. Many people envied Lu Zhizhou, but no one knew she was actually unhappy.

    What Lu Qingyi said was very enlightening, one¡¯s life is one¡¯s own and should be walked on one¡¯s own, not living someone else¡¯s life.

    Life is long, and the future journey is also long, one should walk in the way they like.

    When Lu Zhizhou was hit by Lu Mojing, she had made up her mind that if there was no hope of changing Lu Mojing¡¯s mind, she could fly high and far away with He Chenguang.

    They could go somewhere unrecognizable, they could go to a country of their choosing.

    He Chenguang¡¯s parents are no longer around, so there¡¯s no burden, as long as they didn¡¯t bother Lu Qingyi to look after Lu Mojing¡¯s welfare too much.

    The future she wanted, wanted He Chenguang, she hoped that a boy named He Chenguang would be with her on her life¡¯s journey in the future.

    To grow old together.

    "Lu Zhizhou, you should know that if it weren¡¯t for me, how could you have become the well-known Lu Zhizhou of Kyoto? Everything I¡¯ve done is for your benefit, your mother passed away too early, and I raised you with a lot of effort, not intending to upset me."

    Lu Mojing didn¡¯t realize that he was doing anything wrong at all.

    He pointed to Lu Zhizhou, his fingers trembling slightly.

    "Played the card of kinship pretty well."

    A cold voice suddenly came in, sounding very abrupt.

    Lu Qingyi slowly walked in, her lips with a hint of a cold smile, her whole person exuded a chilly vibe.

    She looked coldly at Lu Mojing.

    Lu Mojing frowned at Lu Qingyi, quite disgruntled.

    When Lu Zhizhou and He Chenguang saw Lu Qingyi, their eyes instantly brightened.

    Lu Zhizhou was pleased that her younger sister could stand up.

    He Chenguang knew Lu Qingyi was very powerful, when he saw Lu Qingyi, he felt like he saw a glimmer of hope.

    "Uncle, I call you uncle because you are my dad¡¯s blood brother, but I don¡¯t think you can bear the title uncle."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s words were very direct, she looked at Lu Mojing coldly.

    That¡¯s right, she thought Lu Mojing didn¡¯t deserve to be called her uncle.

    "You little girl, as expected of someone from a small town, no matter how powerful your parents¡¯ genes are, they can¡¯t change your habits from living in a small town."

    Lu Mojing looked at Lu Qingyi and spoke rather rudely.

    A snob would definitely look down on people from smaller places, at first glance, Lu Mojing didn¡¯t like Lu Qingyi.

    "Looking down on people from small places? Sorry, your ancestors were farmers, no matter how high your status, it doesn¡¯t change the fact that your ancestors worked in agriculture."

    Lu Qingyi shrugged and said coldly.

    "You... have such a sharp tongue."

    Lu Mojing choked on his words, not knowing what to say.

    "You¡¯re lucky to hear so much from me."

    Lu Qingyi said.

    Indeed, Lu Qingyi used to speak very little, now she spoke a lot more. S§×ar?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    In the past, Lu Qingyi was a person who would much rather use actions instead of words.

    "By the way, as Lu Mohai¡¯s daughter, the Lu Family will eventually be mine in the future..."

    Lu Qingyi looked at Lu Mojing, Lu Zhizhou, and He Chenguang, her gaze tranquil.

    She stopped halfway through her words, causing Lu Mojing to feel uncomfortable.

    "What¡¯s yours? You¡¯re a wild young girl who doesn¡¯t know anything, can you manage it? The Lu Family will only decline if it falls into your hands, it¡¯s best to give it to Zhizhou."

    Lu Mojing hurriedly spoke, seeming to be genuinely concerned for the Lu Family.

    How could this be?

    He had been thinking about the Lu Family for so long, had raised such an excellent daughter, all to let his daughter inherit the Lu Family, how could let the Lu Family go to a daughter who had just returned?

    No way!

    "No choice, actually I didn¡¯t want it, who let me be Lu Mohai¡¯s daughter? Everything is justified, isn¡¯t it?"

    Lu Qingyi looked at Lu Mojing with a sardonic smile.

    He Chenguang and Lu Zhizhou didn¡¯t say a word.

    He Chenguang was looking at Lu Zhizhou¡¯s swollen face, he was heartbroken and got ice to help Lu Zhizhou apply, his entire body was full of distress.

    "Ah, right, I¡¯m also the famous Professor Lu at Hardrick, the June pianist, and..."

    Before Lu Mojing could speak, Lu Qingyi started talking again, then slowly counted her identities on her fingers.

    Lu Mojing¡¯s face changed bit by bit, he knew long ago that Lu Qingyi was no ordinary person, but didn¡¯t expect her to be so powerful.

    Lu Mojing didn¡¯t dare to suspect that Lu Qingyi was joking with these identities.

    "And most important of all, Xu Boyan is my husband."

    Lu Qingyi added, her face full of smiles.

    She looked at Lu Mojing and laughed very happily.

    "Lu Qingyi!"

    Lu Mojing was choked with anger. He didn¡¯t know what to say for a moment. He felt that he had nothing to say.

    He was just a relative, and in front of Lu Qingyi, he felt so insignificant. Lu Qingyi really was too powerful.

    A girl, still so young, could be so capable.

 Chapter 572 - 571 Movie Premiere_1

    Chapter 572: 571 Movie Premiere_1Lu Zhizhou actually wanted to laugh, but the pain in his face stopped him.

    Lu Qingyi could be adorable too.

    "And the most important point, if your sister and He Chenguang get together, you can get half of the Lu family¡¯s property," Lu Qingyi naively looked at Lu Mojing and continued, her hands open wide, seeming utterly relaxed.

    Well, it was an accurate statement.

    In truth, Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t care about the Lu family¡¯s wealth, she could let Lu Zhizu have it all.

    Lu Qingyi knew that Lu Zhizhou didn¡¯t care about the Lu family¡¯s assets either; both of them didn¡¯t desire anything, so they might as well split it evenly.

    "Lu Qingyi, what do you mean?"

    Could Lu Zhizhou and He Chenguang possibly acquire half of the Lu family¡¯s assets by being together?

    Lu Mojing didn¡¯t understand what Lu Qingyi was trying to imply.

    Lu Qingyi casually replied, "Literally what I just said."

    "Lu Qingyi, are you threatening me?" Lu Mojing asked.

    "You can interpret it that way, the initiative is with me."

    Lu Qingyi shrugged, her words truly insinuating trouble.

    Could Lu Mojing compete with her?

    Sorry, Lu Mojing didn¡¯t stand a chance.

    "Fine, I¡¯ll... I¡¯ll wait for Xu Boyan to dump you, Lu Qingyi!"

    Lu Mojing pointed at Lu Qingyi and stormied out of the shop, he was choked with growing resentment.

    He didn¡¯t have it in him to fight with Lu Qingyi, there wasn¡¯t much he could do except compromise.

    Lu Qingyi watched Lu Mojing leave, her lips curving into a subtle smile.

    Lu Mojing wasn¡¯t that difficult to deal with.

    "Yiyi, thank you so much!" Lu Zhizhou expressed his gratitude to Lu Qingyi.

    If it wasn¡¯t for Lu Qingyi, he would still be in a heated argument with Lu Mojing.

    "Qingyi, thank you," said He Chenguang, also thanking Lu Qingyi.

    Indeed, the reason they were still together was because of Lu Qingyi. If Lu Qingyi had not sent the message, He Chenguang wouldn¡¯t have come looking for Lu Zhizhou, and without Lu Qingyi, Lu Mojing surely would not have compromised as quickly.

    Lu Qingyi shook her head, responding, "No need, we¡¯re all family."

    "Does it hurt?" She moved closer to Lu Zhizhou, looking at his red and swollen cheek. She spoke softly.

    Lu Zhizhou was quite pale, Lu Mojing must have hit him hard, leaving a very visible handprint.

    Lu Zhizhou shook his head, "It doesn¡¯t."

    "Here, put this on, it¡¯ll help it heal faster," Lu Qingyi took a tube of ointment from her bag and handed it to Lu Zhizhou.

    Being a doctor, she had a habit of carrying medications with her.

    ¡ª¡ª

    The movie Lu Qingyi shot was released, titled "If I Meet You Earlier". As soon as it premiered, tickets sold out.

    Everyone was incredulous at this outcome.

    How could that be?

    Although Chi Xi was very popular, it didn¡¯t justify the rapid speed at which the tickets were sold out; this was not the norm.

    Lu Qingyi was lounging on the couch cracking melon seeds, watching a drama series, appearing very relaxed.

    Her phone was constantly vibrating; even groups that had been silent for a long time became lively.

    The constant vibrations from her phone were starting to disturb her; she picked up her phone with a frown, not feeling inclined to look at the messages.

    Wen Wanyu: Yiyi, I got tickets to your movie.

    Lu Mohai: I must see my baby¡¯s movie.

    Xun Hanyu: I took the night off to watch your movie with Mengmeng.

    Jiang Yumeng: Qingyi, I was on the computer early this morning to buy tickets.

    Lu Boyan: My old man hasn¡¯t been to the movies in a while, I¡¯m doing this for you.

    ...

    ...

    ...

    In addition to these acquainted individuals, many industry leaders also sent Lu Qingyi messages - those who were somewhat familiar with Lu Qingyi sent her private messages, and those who weren¡¯t as familiar interacted in group chats.

    Lu Qingyi was part of many groups.

    Medical groups, Prof. Hadrick¡¯s group, piano groups, design groups, hacker groups...

    They all contained many notable figures.

    Looking at these messages, Lu Qingyi couldn¡¯t help but wonder - was her movie premiering today???

    Lu Qingyi was quite stunned; she opened her phone¡¯s calendar and looked at the date, wanting to swear - "Damn".

    It was the correct date, so why didn¡¯t she remember?

    Could it be because of the saying ¡¯pregnancy makes you stupid for three years¡¯? Lately, she had been feeling that her memory wasn¡¯t as good.

    Rather than responding to all these people, she let her phone sit.

    "What¡¯s the matter?" asked Xu Boyan when he got home, noticing Lu Qingyi¡¯s unusual expression.

    Why isn¡¯t she happy?

    "Xu Boyan, does pregnancy really make you stupid?" asked Lu Qingyi, looking up at him.

    Xu Boyan was taken aback, then he started laughing, tousling her hair, "My dear, you¡¯re too smart, you won¡¯t get any dumber."

    "I forgot the date of the movie premiere," she said, sounding a bit aggrieved.

    She used to remember all kinds of things so clearly, and now she had even forgotten this.

    Xu Boyan couldn¡¯t help but laugh. "My dear is so cute."

    He bent over and lightly kissed Lu Qingyi¡¯s cheek as he said in a soft voice,

    "We¡¯ll go watch it together tonight."

    Xu Boyan pulled out the movie tickets and looked at Lu Qingyi with a smile.

    The movie had just premiered, and he had been keeping track of it. He never expected the tickets to sell out so quickly.

    No one¡¯s movie would make people so crazy, so crazy that all tickets were sold out in less than two hours.

    Even those stars with mega fans and millions of followers had their movies not so well received.

    Lu Qingyi nodded. "Okay."

    "My dear¡¯s movie is quite popular," Xu Boyan said with a light chuckle.

    "It¡¯s all thanks to my friend¡¯s boost," said Lu Qingyi, shaking her phone, sounding somewhat helpless.

    Indeed, most people who bought tickets to her movie were her friends, or people she knew, or Chi Xi¡¯s fans.

    Whether the movie could move people, Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t know yet, because those people didn¡¯t go for the plot of the movie.

    They went for a particular person.

    Students from Jin City High School No.1 also went to support her movie.

    "Do you have that many friends, dear?" Xu Boyan asked with a light laugh.

    His dear was really amazing; so many people were gathered around her.

    Lu Qingyi: "It¡¯s alright."

    "Right, my dear is exceptional," said Xu Boyan, gently ruffling Lu Qingyi¡¯s hair.

    Yes, his dear was amazing. Good thing he made his move early, otherwise, his darling might not have been with him.

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 Chapter 573: The 572 movie has high ratings_1

    Chapter 573: The 572 movie has high ratings_1At the first screening of the movie, Xu Boyan and Lu Qingyi went to see it. The whole cinema was filled with people, and both Xu Boyan and Lu Qingyi wore face masks.

    "Little friend, this is your debut work. Seeing the whole movie theater filled with people, how do you feel?"

    Xu Boyan chuckled lightly, gently messed with Lu Qingyi¡¯s hair and asked.

    "What I need is their sincere love for the movie, not coming to see it because of personal relationship or obligations."

    Lu Qingyi slowly spoke up, her voice was soft.

    Yes, the movie is actually unseen by anyone. Some may be curious, some may not be.

    But most of these people are not coming for the plot of the movie. Either they¡¯re drawn to Chi Xi, drawn to her, to Xu Boyan, or some other actors of the crew.

    So the movie wasn¡¯t bought for its storyline, but for the personal connections it invoked.

    Xu Boyan: "Hmm, they will."

    The movie soon started, the theater was very quiet.

    A line of bold words appeared on the screen:

    We are all like fish in a dried-up river, redeeming each other.

    That line disappeared, another line appeared:

    If possible, I hope our encounter could be earlier.

    Immediately after, another line of text appeared:

    Meeting you, I am blessed for three lifetimes. Loving you, yet not knowing the source of my affection.

    After the captions ended, the movie title appeared, then the movie gradually started.

    Lu Qingyi was holding a large tub of popcorn. When the lights in the theater dimmed, she took off her mask, continuously feeding herself popcorn.

    Xu Boyan held Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand.

    The two-hour movie finished quickly, Xu Boyan and Lu Qingyi wore their masks and left the theater.

    "Amazing movie, it¡¯s so touching."

    "The love scenes between the male and female lead, they¡¯re really in love."

    "So sweet, so sweet."

    "I want that kind of love too."

    "I really like this type of movie."

    "As expected, a movie directed by Sister Qing is different. It¡¯s so powerful."

    "I came just because of Brother Chi Xi, not expecting to fall in love with this movie."

    "Professor Lu is really talented."

    "I think this genre of movie will soon become a popular trend."

    "All the details in it are handled well, I can¡¯t find any flaws."

    "The use of camera is very good, all full of profound meaning."

    "..."

    People in the theater filed out, all discussing the movie plot, all were favorable comments without exception.

    "Is there such love in this world?"

    Some people even asked such a question.

    Actually, in today¡¯s society, love is not a necessity, money is.

    Some people get together because of love, but end up parting ways because of money. Some people marry just because they are compatible, though there is no love, but they could live a harmonious life until the end.

    But many people who were together out of love, end up having other companions even if they still love each other in the end.

    It¡¯s a reality.

    The person you loved in your student days, might be your deepest love, the one you love the most in this life, but they may not necessarily be the one who stays with you till the end.

    Many relationships end uneventfully due to various factors.

    "Xu Boyan, our life is portrayed in this movie, I hope the ending of our story is even better than the movie."

    Lu Qingyi and Xu Boyan held each other¡¯s hands, she slowly looked up at him and slowly spoke.

    The movie is adapted from their own lives, and the ending is scripted by Lu Qingyi.

    She¡¯s hoping the ending to be better than her imagination.

    Xu Boyan: "It definitely will be."

    Yes, they¡¯re going to be fine. Nothing can separate them unless they stop loving each other.

    A week has passed since the movie premiere, but the cinema box office is still full, it has even squeezed out many other movies¡¯ schedules.

    "If I Meet You Earlier" dominated the box office, becoming the most popular movie.

    It has been constantly trending, received many positive reviews, but unpleasant words were inevitable.

    Furtunately, these harsh words were soon drowned out by the praising ones.

    "Yiyi, you made great movie, do you want to be a director in the future?"

    At the old Xu¡¯s mansion, Gu Xiang poured a warm glass of milk for Lu Qingyi and asked softly.

    She watched Lu Qingyi¡¯s movie as soon as it was released. Undeniably, it was fantastic, not to mention the plot, even the post-production was faultless.

    Lu Qingyi definitely had talent in filmmaking.

    "Mom, I¡¯m only going to make this one movie in my lifetime,"

    Lu Qingyi shook her head and said.

    "And this movie, Xu Boyan helped a lot, we completed it together."

    She paused for a moment, and then continued.

    Even though the plot and everything were created based on her thinking, most of it was handled by Xu Boyan. S~ea??h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "It was my Yiyi who did a great job. What good was that lad?"

    Gu Xiang smiled as she looked at Lu Qingyi, anyways, in her heart now, Lu Qingyi was much more important than Xu Boyan.

    "You don¡¯t have to do anything, let Boyan provide for you, or you can do what you enjoy."

    Gu Xiang spoke gently.

    Lu Qingyi suddenly felt warm in her heart. Gu Xiang was really good to her, she thought it was worth it.

    "Mom, I understand."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s face bloomed with a sweet smile.

    This feeling was really nice, the feeling of being cared.

    "Move over here and live. It¡¯s easier for me to take care of you. Boyan has no experience in taking care of people."

    It was not long ago that Gu Xiang learned of Lu Qingyi¡¯s pregnancy, completely taken aback.

    What on earth was her lad doing...

    Yiyi was still so young, although she was very capable, she is only a child after all.

    Gu Xiang gently looked at Lu Qingyi, her voice was gentle.

    Yes, even if Xu Boyan put aside his work and devoted himself to taking care of Lu Qingyi, he had no experience after all. What if he can¡¯t manage well?

    Gu Xiang was very anxious in her heart.

    "Mom, I can take care of myself. Now the pregnancy is still in the early stage, I can go to work. I will move in here when the pregnancy is more advanced, okay?"

    Lu Qingyi shook her head and said, she was a doctor herself and understood her body condition, she could also take care of herself.

    Women who are pregnant can also go to work. She still wanted to continue teaching at Hadrick, and would come back when her pregnancy was more advanced.

    "Okay, as long as you¡¯re happy, take good care of yourself."

    Gu Xiang didn¡¯t insist, she patted Lu Qingyi¡¯s shoulder and said.

    Knowing that Lu Qingyi was Doctor L, she would definitely take good care of herself. Gu Xiang was not overly worried, she just thought of taking care of Lu Qingyi more.

    Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t want it, so she didn¡¯t insist. As long as her child was happy, that would suffice.

 Chapter 574 - 573 a new virus_1

    Chapter 574: 573 a new virus_1Hardrick¡¯s students are well aware of Lu Qingyi¡¯s movie directing. Whenever she comes to the campus, they flock to her.

    "Professor Lu, your film is fantastic."

    "As a senior in the directing department, I suddenly feel worthless."

    "Why is Professor Lu so talented? Oh my god."

    "Professor Lu, are you planning to change careers?"

    "Professor Lu, can I have your autograph?"

    "Professor Lu, aaah..."

    "..."

    They all gather around Lu Qingyi, seemingly forgetting how intimidating she can be.

    "Quiet."

    Lu Qingyi places her index finger upon her lips and slowly speaks.

    She dislikes the sensation of being chased and admired. When she¡¯s surrounded, she feels particularly uncomfortable. She isn¡¯t fond of being the center of attention.

    The students immediately fall silent.

    "Those who have classes can go, those who don¡¯t can do as they please."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s words carry an air of authority.

    Her movie was a sudden whim. She doesn¡¯t enjoy this kind of adulation.

    The students quickly disperse, reminded of Lu Qingyi¡¯s intimidating aura.

    "Qingyi, I used to think you were distant, but now you seem even further away. You were once merely a hill, but now you¡¯re an insurmountable mountain."

    Xiao Yi was among the crowd of students. After they dispersed, he stayed behind looking intently at Lu Qingyi.

    Falling for Lu Qingyi was an accident. He hadn¡¯t expected to become so hopelessly attached. He knows she¡¯s doing well and that he should let go, but he can¡¯t help but think about her constantly.

    What if, Xiao Yi wondered, what if he had met Lu Qingyi earlier. Would the outcome have been different?

    Thinking about this made Xiao Yi smile. What¡¯s the point in fantasizing about what-could-have-been? Lu Qingyi¡¯s very outstanding, while he¡¯s rather ordinary.

    The movie "If I Meet You Earlier" directed by Lu Qingyi was great. Even without Lu Qingyi saying, Xiao Yi could tell it was a film about Lu Qingyi and Xu Boyan.

    Lu Qingyi just smiled without a word.

    It¡¯s not a matter of distance, but of compatibility. They simply weren¡¯t destined to be together. Had it been Xiao Yi instead of Xu Boyan, she wouldn¡¯t have cared about their differences. All that mattered was the individual.

    "You will find someone better."

    After saying those words, Lu Qingyi returned to her office.

    Xiao Yi is a good person, and he hasn¡¯t caused her any distress or disturbance.

    Watching Lu Qingyi disappear, Xiao Yi quietly turned and left.

    "Girl, how could you..."

    Lun Boyan, who has a key to Lu Qingyi¡¯s office, leans insolently on the chair as Lu Qingyi closes the door behind her.

    Lu Qingyi: "???"

    Did she do something to upset Lun Boyan?

    "Why didn¡¯t you invite me to be in your movie?"

    Lun Boyan asks Lu Qingyi while blinking his eyes.

    Lu Qingyi: "..."

    "Turns out, there¡¯s no place for old me in your heart."

    Lun Boyan looked at Lu Qingyi like a child feeling aggrieved.

    Lu Qingyi turned her head without a word, not wanting to deal with Lun Boyan.

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    "Want some candy?"

    Lu Qingyi pulled out several White Rabbit candies from her pocket and asked Lun Boyan.

    This candy was a gift from Xu Boyan.

    "Is this wedding candy?"

    Lun Boyan instantly stood up, receiving the candy from Lu Qingyi with a gleeful grin etched on his face.

    Many are aware of Lu Qingyi¡¯s upcoming wedding.

    Who would¡¯ve thought Lu Qingyi would get married so early?

    Lu Qingyi: "No."

    "When are you going to send out an invitation to this old man? I can hardly wait."

    Lun Boyan looked Lu Qingyi up and down, his tone cautious as he asked.

    "You won¡¯t be left out."

    Lu Qingyi rolled her eyes at Lun Boyan.

    "Alright, I have a class now."

    Lu Qingyi glanced at the time and leisurely left. She still had a class to teach.

    "By the way, avoid going to the medical organization for now."

    Lun Boyan stopped Lu Qingyi with a serious tone.

    The medical organization is conducting a study on the virus. Given Lu Qingyi¡¯s pregnancy, it isn¡¯t suitable for her to go. There¡¯s a risk of infection, which could affect the fetus.

    "What happened?"

    Lu Qingyi looked at Lun Boyan, puzzled.

    She has been so busy with the movie that she missed what was happening at the medical organization. She had no idea what had occurred.

    "Why would a pregnant woman like you bother with a lab full of germs and viruses? Wait until after you give birth."

    Lun Boyan patted Lu Qingyi¡¯s shoulder and exaggerated his voice, sounding almost playful.

    "Alright, I¡¯ll try to avoid it."

    Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t suspect anything and turned away.

    Anyway, she wasn¡¯t planning on getting involved with the medical organization during her pregnancy, unless it was an emergency and couldn¡¯t be delayed.

    Lun Boyan watched Lu Qingyi walk away, his face turned solemn. Then he took out his phone and made a call.

    "Don¡¯t bother Doctor L. Update me on the progress of the experiment. Try your best to develop the drug sooner."

    After the conversation, Lun Boyan hung up. His expression turned even more serious.

    A mysterious virus outbreak has recently occurred in the country. Many doctors are at a loss, resorting to isolation measures. It hasn¡¯t spread to Kyoto yet, but if a drug isn¡¯t developed soon, it will.

    The medical organization is making every effort to create a drug. At Lun Boyan¡¯s request, they¡¯ve been keeping it a secret from Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s body condition isn¡¯t ready for intense workloads. Developing a drug isn¡¯t a one or two-day task.

    Pregnancy was always going to be challenging for Lu Qingyi . Now that she¡¯s pregnant, she must be extra cautious.

    When Lu Qingyi entered the classroom, the once noisy room immediately quieted down.

    "Professor Lu, I think you¡¯re very capable. I wonder if you also know medical skills?"

    From the silent classroom, a small, thin girl stood up. She looked at Lu Qingyi hopefully, as if seeing her was a beacon of hope.

    Everybody knows Lu Qingyi is multi-talented.

    The entire class turned to look at the girl who spoke, thinking her question was rather odd.

    Lu Qingyi was not angered. "I know a little."

 Chapter 575 - 574 Lu Qingyi knew_1

    Chapter 575: 574 Lu Qingyi knew_1Lu Qingyi saw that the girl¡¯s eyes were clear and bright. Looking at her felt like looking at hope.

    "Professor Lu, are you aware of a new virus that has recently emerged?"

    The girl looked into Lu Qingyi¡¯s eyes, asking her question seriously.

    In reality, this type of virus hadn¡¯t spread to Kyoto yet, so many people weren¡¯t aware of it. Her hometown happened to be where the virus broke out, and her parents weren¡¯t spared.

    She was always focused on this situation, but felt anxious because there had been no developments reported. She was constantly thinking about her parents.

    Her parents feared transmitting it to her, so they didn¡¯t allow her to come home.

    "What?"

    Lu Qingyi furrowed her brow, a hint of confusion in her heart.

    She had not heard of the virus, not even a whisper.

    "That virus?"

    "Oh my, that¡¯s frightening. Over a month has passed and there still isn¡¯t a cure."

    "How did I not know about this?"

    "What virus? How did I not know, but you all know?"

    "No, I don¡¯t know."

    "I know a bit about it. I heard it¡¯s quite scary."

    "I heard many people in Jin City have it."

    "..."

    People started to discuss in low voices; some knew about the virus, others didn¡¯t.

    "A virus we¡¯ve never seen before suddenly appeared and is highly contagious. People in Jin City, A City, and Huadu...all have been infected."

    Summoning her courage, the girl said, fixing a trustful gaze on Lu Qingyi.

    She trusted Lu Qingyi inexplicably.

    "The news has reported on it."

    The girl added this with confidence in her voice.

    The news indeed reported it, but it wasn¡¯t highlighted or trending, so many were oblivious.

    Lu Qingyi was taken aback momentarily ¡ª she knew nothing about it.

    This wasn¡¯t normal.

    Xu Boyan.

    This name suddenly popped into her mind, making her feel somewhat upset.

    No wonder Xu Boyan didn¡¯t let her use the phone for a while, flimsily excusing that it was bad for the baby.

    "I will look into it after class. Let¡¯s focus on the lesson now."

    Lu Qingyi acknowledged with a nod and began the class.

    Almost as soon as the class bell rang, Lu Qingyi, flinging her chalk aside, rushed out of the classroom, seemingly in a hurry.

    Everyone in the classroom, including the girl who spoke earlier, was puzzled as to why Lu Qingyi left so hastily.

    She thought about it and then ran after Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi walked briskly making calls as she went.

    "Why didn¡¯t you tell me?"

    When the call was answered, Lu Qingyi¡¯s first question was accusatory, her voice frigidly cold.

    In essence, medical organizations serve the people. They would definitely have to shoulder the responsibilities in such situations.

    Lun Boyan on the other end of the line was instantly startled. He stammered, unable to articulate his response clearly.

    "Professor Lu."

    The girl panted, catching up. She called out to Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi stopped in her tracks, looked back at the girl, put her index finger on her lips, indicating for silence.

    The girl stood in front of Lu Qingyi, not speaking, staring at her steadily.

    "Lun Boyan, do you think I am always good-tempered?"

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s voice was cold. She rarely called Lun Boyan by his full name, except when she was truly angered.

    She would often be the first to know about the situations in the medical organization, but this time Lun Boyan chose to hide it.

    "Girl, you¡¯re pregnant..."

    Lun Boyan, who had been struggling to respond, finally blurted out those words after a long pause, sighing heavily.

    He knew Lu Qingyi¡¯s temper but, he had to take her physical condition into consideration.

    "That¡¯s not an excuse. I have a right to know."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s voice remained cold.

    "Are you waiting for the virus to spread? Is there any progress at the medical organization? Are you testing my patience?"

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s tone was forceful and frosty.

    Listening to Lu Qingyi¡¯s cold words, the girl¡¯s eyes widened in surprise.

    Lu Qingyi mentioned the medical organization and criticized Lun Boyan, which shocked the girl.

    Having said that, Lu Qingyi hung up the phone decisively. She put down her cell phone and looked at the girl in front of her, asking, "What is it?"

    Her tone was slightly cold.

    "Professor Lu, it¡¯s about the issue we discussed before the class."

    The girl looked at Lu Qingyi, her voice shaky.

    She was slightly afraid of Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi nodded, "Mhm, I know."

    She was going to look into it and deal with it.

    There was no unresolvable issue, it was just a matter of time.

    "You..."

    The girl looked up at Lu Qingyi, her eyes filled with anticipation and light, yet she didn¡¯t know what to say.

    Lu Qingyi was just a professor at Hardrick, although she excelled in many areas, she was not a doctor.

    The girl was unsure if entrusting her hope to Lu Qingyi was the right decision, but she inexplicably trusted her.

    "It is going to be alright."

    Lu Qingyi said, a slight smile gracing her lips.

    She had already gathered some information and knew that the situation was severe. It might indeed be difficult to resolve.

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    "Go back to class."

    After saying this, Lu Qingyi left, leaving the girl alone in place.

    The girl watched Lu Qingyi¡¯s receding figure and smiled, trusting her.

    Because Lu Qingyi gave her a powerful feeling of assurance, she chose to trust her.

    Just as Lu Qingyi was heading to Lun Boyan¡¯s office, she saw him running towards her hurriedly.

    "Um, Qingyi girl..."

    Upon seeing Lu Qingyi, Lun Boyan nervously scratched his head, forcing a smile.

    The only thought in his mind: I¡¯m doomed.

    Really doomed.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s temper...

    A cold chuckle played on Lu Qingyi¡¯s lips: "You trying to run?"

    Lun Boyan awkwardly chuckled, "Huh?"

    "Give me the car keys."

    Lu Qingyi directly held her hand out towards Lun Boyan, her voice cold.

    She needed to go to the medical organization now. The virus definitely needed to be researched immediately.

    "You¡¯re going to the medical organization?"

    Lun Boyan looked at Lu Qingyi, a resistant expression covering his face.

    With her hand still outstretched, Lu Qingyi fixed her gaze on Lun Boyan.

    Lun Boyan asked, "Does Xu Boyan know about this?"

    He looked warily at Lu Qingyi, almost as if Lu Qingyi was about to snatch the car keys.

    "The keys."

    Lu Qingyi repeated her command, clearly becoming impatient.

    Her tolerance had its limits.

    Lun Boyan didn¡¯t comply.

    Lu Qingyi reached her hand out and easily found the car keys on Lun Boyan, thereafter leaving briskly.

    Looking at his now empty hand, Lun Boyan felt incredulous, he didn¡¯t even notice when Lu Qingyi had taken the keys.

    It was indeed very mysterious.

 Chapter 576 - 575 to Jinzhou_1

    Chapter 576: 575 to Jinzhou_1The medical organization was a hive of activity, utterly chaotic, with everyone busy with their own tasks.

    Machines were continuously operating, the sound of data reporting was incessant, as were the voices of frustration from failed experiments.

    Busy, always busy.

    When Lu Qingyi arrived at the medical organization, this was the state she saw - everyone in the whole lab was busy.

    If the antidote was not developed in a day, they could not rest properly for a single day.

    "Everyone¡¯s busy, why are you still standing there?"

    Lu Qingyi was standing at the entrance, watching. A man, hastily walking past Lu Qingyi with something in his hand, made this comment.

    He did not even notice who the person standing at the door was.

    He rushed out, then, after a while, he returned, "Doctor..."

    He looked at Lu Qingyi, took a deep breath, and suddenly felt like slapping himself.

    He hadn¡¯t recognized the person who had just arrived. After stepping out, he felt something was amiss, so he returned, only to discover that it was Lu Qingyi standing at the door.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s voice was cold and indifferent: "Hmm."

    "Why are you here?"

    The man took a deep breath, as if he couldn¡¯t believe the person standing before him was really Lu Qingyi.

    This matter should have been communicated to Lu Qingyi as soon as possible, but Lun Boyan forbade them from telling Lu Qingyi. He said that Lu Qingyi wasn¡¯t feeling well and didn¡¯t want them to disturb her.

    However, without Lu Qingyi, the medical organization was like a body without a spine, powerless against this suddenly emerging virus.

    "Isn¡¯t it appropriate for me to come if I¡¯m feeling unwell?"

    Lu Qingyi countered.

    The man was speechless.

    Everyone in the medical organization knew Lu Qingyi had a difficult temperament, but her dedication to her work was also widely known.

    "Doctor, why are you here?"

    "Doctor, are you feeling better?"

    "Doctor..."

    "Doctor..."

    A group of busy people saw Lu Qingyi, their eyes filled with hopeful light.

    "What¡¯s the progress on the experiment?"

    Lu Qingyi put on the protective suit, mask, and hat, and asked.

    "Doctor, there has been no progress in the experiment."

    "We still don¡¯t understand the components of the virus."

    "We haven¡¯t been able to analyze some of the components."

    "The components of this virus are very complex, we¡¯ve researched it for a long time, but we are clueless."

    "Doctor..."

    A crowd circled Lu Qingyi, chittering away.

    Concealed behind their brows were expressions of worry.

    They had not had a good rest in a long time due to researching the components of this virus, but they were still at a loss.

    Lu Qingyi asked: "Did you go out and investigate?"

    "We¡¯ve studied the virus taken from the patients, but we never went to investigate on the spot."

    "Where is the highest number of patients?"

    Lu Qingyi frowned, slowly speaking in a cold voice.

    "Jinzhou, it¡¯s the source of the outbreak."

    Lu Qingyi lowered her head to view the established data, "Hmm."

    "Who is willing to go to Jinzhou with me?"

    Lu Qingyi, her brows still scrunched as she looked at the data, slowly asked.

    She needed to see for herself, to truly understand the situation.

    The people in the lab looked at each other, then said in unison, "I¡¯m willing."

    They had always respected Lu Qingyi and centered around her.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s voice remained indifferent: "Two people are enough."

    "Let Xiaojin and Xiaoxie go, they are the best in the lab."

    Someone suggested.

    With that, it was decided. Lu Qingyi, along with Xiaojin and Xiaoxie, prepared to head towards Jinzhou.

    Jinzhou was close to Jin City.

    ¡ª¡ª

    Xu Boyan quickly learned about Lu Qingyi¡¯s knowledge of the virus from Lun Boyan.

    He called Lu Qingyi, but she didn¡¯t answer. The phone was in an unattended state.

    The virus had broken out a week ago, he intentionally hid it from Lu Qingyi, not wanting her to run around because of it.

    Lu Qingyi was pregnant now, she needed to rest well.

    Lu Qingyi was not answering the phone, which made Xu Boyan very anxious.

    "Did you bring your cell phone?"

    Upon arriving in Jinzhou, Lu Qingyi felt her pocket and found no trace of her cell phone.

    She couldn¡¯t help but feel a bit annoyed.

    She had changed into a fresh set of clothes at the medical organization and left her phone in the pocket of her previous clothes, forgetting to retrieve it.

    "Doctor, here."

    Xiaoxie took out his cell phone and handed it to Lu Qingyi.

    "Thanks," she responded.

    Lu Qingyi took the phone, dialed a number, sent a message, and then returned the phone to Xiaoxie.

    "You¡¯re welcome."

    Xiaoxie was taken aback. Getting thanks from Lu Qingyi was a rare occasion.

    "I¡¯m going to take a nap, let me know when we get to the hospital."

    The airport was still a distance away from the hospital, and Lu Qingyi was already feeling somewhat sleepy.

    Since her pregnancy, she had become much more prone to sleepiness, often feeling very tired.

    Xiaoxie and Xiaojin looked at Lu Qingyi, exchanged a glance, and couldn¡¯t help but sigh internally.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s life was too strenuous. Although she was truly outstanding, achieving so much at a young age inspired envy.

    As the saying goes, "The flower of success is universally admired, yet at its budding stage, it was immersed in the springs of struggle and sprinkled with the rain of sacrifice."

    Yes, Lu Qingyi was brilliant and evoked admiration from others. People always thought of Lu Qingyi as powerful and radiant, but who paid attention to how hard she worked?

    Others may not understand, but the members of the medical organization knew how hard Lu Qingyi was working.

    She devoted herself to research, often spending days in the lab by herself for a single study, often to the point of exhaustion. S~ea??h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "Doctor under so much stress, do you think she will ever meet someone who will cherish her?"

    Xiaojin looked at Xiaoxie and asked softly.

    The affair between Lu Qingyi and Xu Boyan wasn¡¯t known to those in the medical organization.

    Lu Qingyi had always been a mystery within the medical organization, no one knew what she did or where her home was.

    Xiaoxie said: "She will, Doctor is a good person."

    Lu Qingyi was indeed a good person.

    She might be gruff, always so icy, and quick to criticize them - they were all afraid of Lu Qingyi.

    But in their eyes, Lu Qingyi was great, an existence they looked up to.

    "There are many infection cases in the hospital now, you guys need to be careful."

    The taxi driver kindly turned around to look at the three of them and spoke.

    Xiaoxie: "Hmm."

    The driver asked, seeing that the three of them did not look like locals, "You guys are not from around here, right?"

    "Yes," Xiaoxie replied.

    "Jinzhou virus situation is very serious, and you guys chose to come at this time..." The driver sighed.

    No patient affected by the virus had shown any signs of improvement.

 Chapter 577 - 576 Lu Qingyi: Give me a week_1

    Chapter 577: 576 Lu Qingyi: Give me a week_1The hospital arrived quickly, Xiaoxie woke up Lu Qingyi, and the three of them got out of the car together.

    The atmosphere in the hospital was heavy, extremely oppressive. The hospital usually did not evoke positive feelings, but at this moment it seemed to be even more oppressive.

    The doctors were all wearing protective suits and masks, fully covered. Not a soul could be seen moving in the hospital corridors.

    "Nurse, where are the patients located?"

    Xiaoxie walked to the front desk to ask the nurse.

    "Unless there are special circumstances, you cannot see them."

    The nurse looked up and spoke slowly.

    The infection was spreading especially quickly, barring any special circumstances the patients need to be completely isolated, with only doctors and nurses allowed in to monitor their condition.

    "We are from a medical organization."

    Xiaoxie produced proof from their medical organization.

    "Alright, please follow me."

    The nurse was clearly excited, leading Xiaoxie and the two others to the ward.

    The hospital had cleared an entire floor, which was filled with infected patients. Fortunately, apart from escalating conditions, no casualties have occurred these few days.

    "We believe in your medical organization. With you here, we trust that this virus will soon be eradicated."

    The nurse was very emotional. They knew about the medical organization and have always held them in high regard.

    "The commendable one is not us, but Doctor L."

    Xiaoxie said, they did not dare to claim all the credit. All honor and praise were brought to them by Lu Qingyi. S§×arch* The N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    People always said the medical organization team was amazing, but very few knew that the backbone of the organization was always Lu Qingyi. Without Lu Qingyi, the medical organization would find it hard to progress.

    "How is Doctor L doing?"

    The nurse¡¯s eyes sparkled as she asked slowly.

    Those unfamiliar with the situation would assume Doctor L to be at least forty years old.

    Xiaoxie smiled but did not speak.

    The ward arrived quickly. The nurse opened the door, inside were many patients.

    Lu Qingyi entered, bending over in front of a young girl, "How are you feeling?"

    She asked, her voice becoming soft.

    "Dizziness, vomiting, fever, slight stomach ache."

    The girl was clearly trained in medicine, her answer somewhat formulaic.

    "Let me see your hand."

    Lu Qingyi motioned for the girl to extend her hand.

    The girl met Lu Qingyi¡¯s eyes and inexplicably found it compelling. She slowly extended her hand.

    Lu Qingyi checked her pulse, her brows furrowing slowly. Within two minutes, her frown deepened.

    The situation was odd. The pulse was very steady, seemed quite normal, but the heart beat was slightly slower than that of a normal person. A very minor difference, hardly noticeable.

    Very strange indeed.

    "Doctor, what¡¯s the situation?"

    Xiaoxie and Xiaojin anxiously asked Lu Qingyi. Seeing Lu Qingyi¡¯s brow furrowed, they knew the situation was not good.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s brow furrowed deeply: "It¡¯s hard to say."

    "May we borrow the medical equipment?"

    Xiaojin understood Lu Qingyi¡¯s intent, and turned to ask the nurse.

    The nurse was quite dazed. Both Xiaoxie and Xiaojin were men in their thirties, while Lu Qingyi was just a young girl.

    The nurse did not understand why Lu Qingyi was the one to check the pulse.

    "Yes, you may."

    The nurse nodded, it was possible to borrow medical equipment. Due to the virus, there were significantly fewer patients coming to the hospital.

    The girl was quickly taken to be examined. Once Lu Qingyi received the results, she continued to furrow her brow.

    "The data doesn¡¯t show any significant problems, but their conditions continue to worsen. Many of the drugs attempted were ineffective."

    Soon, a hospital doctor arrived and slowly spoke.

    Indeed, the data showed no obvious problems.

    "No, there is a big problem..."

    Lu Qingyi looked at the data and slowly spoke. Her words cut off abruptly.

    There were significant issues.

    The doctor wanted to ask, but was stopped by Xiaoxie.

    "Give me a week."

    Lu Qingyi stowed the report in her pocket, speaking slowly.

    A week should be enough. She had roughly grasped the problem.

    "This... "

    "Isn¡¯t that too short?"

    "I find it unrealistic."

    "..."

    The doctors were all considerably older, looking at Lu Qingyi¡¯s young appearance, they didn¡¯t trust her.

    She was too young.

    "There won¡¯t be a problem."

    Lu Qingyi did not speak, but Xiaoxie did.

    "Yes, there won¡¯t be a problem."

    Xiaojin also chimed in.

    Indeed Lu Qingyi was young, but she was much more brilliant than they were. There were hardly a few in the world who could rival Lu Qingyi in the field of medicine.

    Xiaoxie¡¯s phone rang. He stepped aside to answer it, and returned shortly after, "Doctor, it¡¯s your phone."

    Xiaoxie passed the phone to Lu Qingyi who raised an eyebrow and moved to another area.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s lips curved slightly, "Hello?"

    "Where are you?"

    The person on the other end was Xu Boyan¡¯s soft voice, tinged with a trace of annoyance.

    Ignoring his calls and not replying to his messages.

    He was almost frantic.

    "Jinzhou," Lu Qingyi¡¯s voice was calm.

    "You...sigh, send me your location and keep the phone with you."

    Xu Boyan sighed heavily, offering his advice slowly.

    He truly had no way to deal with Lu Qingyi, whether he reasoned with her or left her be.

    Lu Qingyi smiled, "Alright."

    The call ended and Lu Qingyi shared her location info.

    "You¡¯re Doctor L?"

    When Lu Qingyi came over, she heard the excitement from the doctors.

    Having heard Xiaoxie and Xiaojin call her doctor repeatedly, these doctors had doubted her, questioning her credibility. Unable to bear the suspicion, Xiaoxie and Xiaojin were forced to reveal Lu Qingyi¡¯s identity.

    Lu Qingyi: "Yes."

    "Let¡¯s go."

    Lu Qingyi held her phone in her hand and spoke to Xiaoxie and Xiaojin, her voice clear and cold.

    "I¡¯ll be holding onto your phone."

    The three left the hospital. The trip to Jinzhou was long, they checked into a hotel intending to head back the following day.

    "Doctor, what would you like to eat? We¡¯ll bring it back for you."

    Xiaoxie and Xiaojin set down their things, planning to go out to eat. Lu Qingyi wanted to rest.

    "No need, I can take care of it myself." Lu Qingyi shook her head, "Let me borrow your phone for a bit."

    She was genuinely tired at this point, feeling as though she could fall asleep any second now.

    "Well...alright then."

    Xiaoxie and Xiaojin left. While they said it was alright, they still planned to bring food back for Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi returned to the hotel room. She lay on the bed and fell asleep immediately.

    Ever since her pregnancy, she¡¯d been particularly sleepy, as though she could never sleep enough. She would quickly feel tired after a while.

 Chapter 578 - 577 She canâ€™t be selfish_1

    Chapter 578: 577 She can¡¯t be selfish_1When Lu Qingyi woke up, she felt a hand around her waist. With a start, she opened her eyes wide and jabbed her elbow backwards hard.

    "Hiss."

    A muffled groan came from behind.

    Lu Qingyi sat up, staring at Xu Boyan, who was holding his face. For a moment, she didn¡¯t know what to say.

    Was it...deserved or...deserved?

    "Hey, kid, trying to murder your own husband?"

    Xu Boyan also sat up, his lips curling up in a soft smile as he spoke.

    The kiddo sure didn¡¯t hold back.

    "When did you arrive?"

    Lu Qingyi glanced at Xu Boyan. There was surprise, yes, but more than that, it was a shock.

    Imagine, you¡¯re alone in a hotel room, you fall asleep because you¡¯re tired, and when you wake up, suddenly there¡¯s a hand around your waist. Wouldn¡¯t anyone¡¯s first reaction be fear?

    And the first instinct would be to throw a punch at the owner of that hand, right?

    No wonder Lu Qingyi reacted so fiercely.

    "About half an hour ago, had the front desk open the door," Xu Boyan said gently, stroking Lu Qingyi¡¯s head.

    Upon seeing Lu Qingyi safe and sound, he let down his guard. He didn¡¯t have the heart to wake the sleeping Lu Qingyi, so he decided to just lie down with her.

    His little lady must be exhausted, sleeping so soundly.

    "Next time, I¡¯ll break your head," Lu Qingyi said bluntly, glaring at Xu Boyan.

    Perhaps pregnancy was taking its toll. She felt weaker than usual.

    "Calm down, there won¡¯t be a next time."

    Xu Boyan chuckled softly and reached out to massage Lu Qingyi¡¯s shoulders.

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    A sudden noise broke the silence, making them both feel awkward.

    Lu Qingyi rubbed her stomach, "I¡¯m hungry."

    "Let¡¯s go, what do you want to eat?" chuckled Xu Boyan, "Can¡¯t let my baby go hungry."

    "So, who¡¯s your baby - me or the child in my belly?" Lu Qingyi asked with a playful glint in her eye.

    "Both of you are my babies. The mother of my child is my top priority and the person I love the most."

    Xu Boyan bent down and kissed Lu Qingyi¡¯s lips lightly, before he quickly escaped, as quick as a dragonfly skimming the water.

    She was the only one that mattered to him. Lu Qingyi was his most important priority.

    "Do you want hot pot or spicy food, or just some home-cooked dishes?"

    Xu Boyan lightly rubbed Lu Qingyi¡¯s head as he gently asked, his voice warm and indulgent.

    Lu Qingyi: "Hot pot."

    Xu Boyan took Lu Qingyi to a hot pot restaurant not far from the hotel.

    ¡ª¡ª

    After eating out, Xiaoxie and Xiaojin returned with the dumplings they had brought back for Lu Qingyi. They didn¡¯t know what she actually liked.

    However, back when they were conducting experiments for the medical organization, Lu Qingyi always asked them to bring back dumplings, so they figured she might like them.

    "She should be awake by now, right?"

    Xiaoxie and Xiaojin stood outside Lu Qingyi¡¯s room, Xiaoxie said.

    It was getting dark outside, and the lights were off in her room. Xiaoxie wasn¡¯t sure.

    "Maybe," Xiaojin replied, then knocked on the door. No answer came even after several knocks. It was eerily silent.

    "Let¡¯s call her."

    Xiaoxie suggested. He left his phone with Lu Qingyi.

    Xiaojin took out his phone and dialed her number, but no one answered until the call ended. Xiaoxie put his ear to the door and could hear the ringtone echoing in the room.

    "She must not be up yet."

    Xiaoxie surmised, and the two of them decided to return to their rooms.

    "Xu Boyan, I really want to eat shrimp."

    Lu Qingyi looked at the red soup base in front of her, then at the enticing shrimps on the menu, and smacked her lips.

    She really wanted to eat it.

    Those who didn¡¯t know her well would never guess that the seemingly icy Lu Qingyi was actually a total foodie.

    She might be picky, but she loved to eat.

    "Sweetheart, don¡¯t forget you¡¯re pregnant," Xu Boyan gently reminded, as his hand landed lightly and soothingly on Lu Qingyi¡¯s head.

    His silly girl.

    "Xu Boyan, you really don¡¯t have to worry about me that much. I¡¯m an adult, I know how to gauge my actions."

    Lu Qingyi looked at Xu Boyan intently and spoke earnestly.

    ¡¯What Lu Qingyi was indicating was not about the shrimp, but something else.

    "Silly girl, of course I support your efforts to save lives and I¡¯m proud of you for wanting to do so. But this disease spreads easily and you¡¯re pregnant; of course, I¡¯m scared," Xu Boyan gently shook his head and sighed.

    Yes, he was being selfish. He couldn¡¯t bear to see his girl suffer, be hurt, or...

    And he was afraid. Very afraid, in fact.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s pregnancy signals were unstable.

    "Xu Boyan, you know me."

    Lu Qingyi looked down as her hands rested on her belly, moving restlessly. She was quite stubborn.

    Many people said Lu Qingyi was cold-hearted. But few knew of her desire to save anyone and everyone she could.

    She could act indifferent to everyone, but she could never be indifferent deep down.

    "If it comes down to it, I might give up my child, but I can¡¯t stand aside, watching people die."

    Lowering her eyes, Lu Qingyi looked down at her slightly swollen belly. She spoke in a cold and emotionless voice.

    If she loses her child, she could always have another one later. She could even use in vitro fertilization. With the advancement in medical technology, it¡¯s no big deal.

    But she couldn¡¯t stand by and watch people suffer without taking action. The sacrifice of a fetus that wasn¡¯t fully-formed yet in exchange for many lives, it was worth it.

    And it wasn¡¯t necessarily true that she would lose the child.

    "Okay, I¡¯ll be with you," Xu Boyan smiled gently. His understanding of Lu Qingyi allowed him to see her inner kindness. Maybe he was the one who was too selfish.

    "Thank you."

    Looking up, Lu Qingyi gave him a small smile. She was glad Xu Boyan understood her.

    "I¡¯ll always be with you, no matter what."

    Xu Boyan¡¯s voice was soft and filled with love.

    That¡¯s right, he would always be there with her.

    "You don¡¯t need to thank me. We are husband and wife, partners for life. There¡¯s no need for thank you¡¯s."

    After a brief pause, Xu Boyan spoke again, his voice as sweet as honey.

    "Okay."

    Lu Qingyi smiled. A radiant smile.

    Meeting Xu Boyan was the luckiest thing that had happened to her in her three lives.

    The ice broken, the rest of their hot pot meal was very enjoyable. Lu Qingyi¡¯s appetite was good, she ate a lot.

    Xu Boyan didn¡¯t really eat much, most of the time he was just picking food for Lu Qingyi

 Chapter 579 - 578 Lu Qingyi: My husband_1

    Chapter 579: 578 Lu Qingyi: My husband_1By the time Lu Qingyi and Xu Boyan returned, it was already very late, and Lu Qingyi yawned, feeling a wave of fatigue wash over her.

    Oh, she¡¯s sleepy again, even though she slept for a long time.

    "Sleepy again?"

    Xu Boyan gently rubbed Lu Qingyi¡¯s head, his voice soft.

    What a sleepy little girl.

    "Carry me."

    Lu Qingyi reached out her hands, asking Xu Boyan to carry her.

    So sleepy, she didn¡¯t want to walk anymore, but wanted to sleep.

    Perhaps Xu Boyan had spoiled her too much, she was beginning to be spoiled.

    Xu Boyan held Lu Qingyi in a princess carry, delicately, very carefully, for fear of hurting her, aiming to give her the most comfortable position.

    Xiaoxie and Xiaojin had arranged to knock on Lu Qingyi¡¯s door together. As soon as they walked out, they saw this scene.

    Lu Qingyi was being carried by a man, with her eyes still closed. It was very strange.

    Xiaoxie and Xiaojin were both shocked, wondering in their hearts if anything had happened to Lu Qingyi.

    They should have informed Lu Qingyi about the virus situation immediately, but Lun Boyan stopped them, saying that Lu Qingyi wasn¡¯t feeling well.

    It couldn¡¯t be she was feeling unwell and had fainted, right?

    Lu Qingyi was so beautiful...

    Xiaoxie and Xiaojin suddenly felt panic surge in their hearts. They quickly ran towards Xu Boyan.

    Xu Boyan looked down at the sleeping Lu Qingyi with a tender gaze, a loving smile on his lips.

    His little girl had really fallen asleep, she had fallen asleep in no time.

    "Put her down."

    Xiaoxie bristly walked towards him, pointed at Lu Qingyi in Xu Boyan¡¯s arms, and said.

    Xu Boyan looked up, his gentle gaze instantly turning frosty. He gave the unfamiliar man in front of him a cold look and remained silent.

    Xiaoxie and Xiaojin both froze for a moment. The man¡¯s gaze was icy, like it was filled with ice cubes, and his whole body exuded a commanding aura.

    His aura was overpowering. They felt as if they would be killed in seconds in front of Xu Boyan.

    The man was very good-looking. Ignoring his frosty demeanor, he doubtlessly had that natural, masculine charm.

    "Sir, the hotel has surveillance."

    Xiaojin warned, Xu Boyan¡¯s aura was too strong, making them feel overwhelmed.

    Xu Boyan looked up, "I know."

    So these two people were crazy?

    "Do you know the young lady in your arms?"

    Xiaoxie took a deep breath and asked.

    He was indirectly hinting at the man in front to read between the lines. It would be good for him to be tactful.

    "My wife."

    A smile lingered on Xu Boyan¡¯s lips, his gaze softened as he looked down at the girl in his arms, filled with love and tenderness.

    That¡¯s right, his tenderness was always set aside for Lu Qingyi alone. Every time Xu Boyan looked at the girl in his arms, his heart would be warmed, completely filled with love.

    Wife?

    Xiaoxie and Xiaojin exchanged glances, their eyes twitching unintentionally as they stared at Xu Boyan as if they were looking at a fool.

    Lu Qingyi was only twenty years old. How could she be married?

    How could their cold-hearted, icy Professor L be buried in the grave of marriage so early?

    No matter what, they couldn¡¯t believe it.

    However, Xiaoxie and Xiaojin found it weird. This frosty man in front of them, whenever he looked at Lu Qingyi, his gaze was filled with tenderness.

    Didn¡¯t seem fake at all, more like he was truly looking at his own lover.

    "Sir, even when lying, please prepare a draft. The girl in your arms looks like a high school student."

    Xiaoxie said. Lu Qingyi appeared very young, seeming even younger than her actual age. At first glance, she could easily be mistaken for a high school student.

    "Um, noisy."

    Lu Qingyi in Xu Boyan¡¯s arms stirred, murmuring in protest.

    "Professor."

    Hearing Lu Qingyi¡¯s voice, Xiaoxie and Xiaojin immediately shouted.

    What if Xu Boyan was a bad guy? Right?

    Xiaoxie and Xiaojin¡¯s shout upset Xu Boyan, he glared at them with a frown, his face cold.

    They were disturbing his little girl¡¯s sleep.

    "Hmm?"

    Lu Qingyi suddenly woke up with a start. She almost jumped out of Xu Boyan¡¯s arms, but he was holding her tightly, preventing her from falling.

    Xiaojin and Xiaoxie saw Lu Qingyi¡¯s large movements, and thought she indeed didn¡¯t know.

    "Be careful, what if you fall?"

    Xu Boyan¡¯s voice was still tender, looking at Lu Qingyi with a soft gaze.

    "With you here, I won¡¯t fall," said Lu Qingyi nonchalantly, hooking her arms around Xu Boyan¡¯s neck. She slightly curved her lips and smiled.

    With Xu Boyan around, she wouldn¡¯t fall over because Xu Boyan wouldn¡¯t allow it.

    Hearing Lu Qingyi¡¯s words, Xiaoxie and Xiaojin froze in place, looking at Lu Qingyi in disbelief.

    So, the person in front of them wasn¡¯t Lu Qingyi, right?

    How could Lu Qingyi have such a gentle voice? How could Lu Qingyi...

    Xiaoxie and Xiaojin found themselves unable to comprehend what was happening.

    "Fool, of course I won¡¯t let you fall. If my treasure gets hurt, I will also be hurt."

    Xu Boyan¡¯s voice was filled with tenderness, his gaze on Lu Qingyi was filled with affection, a gaze reserved only for someone he cherished.

    "Put me down."

    Perhaps it was at this moment that Lu Qingyi noticed Xiaoxie and Xiaojin. She patted Xu Boyan¡¯s arm and said.

    Xiaoxie and Xiaojin stood still like two wooden pillars, staring blankly at Lu Qingyi and Xu Boyan.

    They were both somewhat embarrassed.

    Xu Boyan, with a smile playing around his lips, gently put Lu Qingyi down.

    "Cough, cough."

    After a slight cough, Lu Qingyi couldn¡¯t help but feel a bit awkward.

    "Professor, you..."

    "Professor, you..."

    Xiaoxie and Xiaojin very in sync, spoke at the same time, and then stopped at the same time. They looked at Lu Qingyi incredulously.

    "My husband, we¡¯re already married."

    Lu Qingyi took Xu Boyan¡¯s hand without any hesitation and said. When introducing Xu Boyan, she was confident and didn¡¯t hide anything.

    From boyfriend to husband, it was a beautiful transition.

    In the past, when others asked about her relationship with Xu Boyan, her answer was always boyfriend. Now, her answer changed to husband.

    Got married...

    These three words reverberated in Xiaoxie and Xiaojin¡¯s minds, leaving them stunned.

    "We¡¯re still keeping it a secret for now. Not many people know."

    Lu Qingyi added, whenever people asked about her relationship with Xu Boyan, she would candidly admit it, but they had not yet made it public.

    "Professor, let me take a moment to digest this..."

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    Xiaoxie and Xiaojin looked at Lu Qingyi, their faces still in a state of shock.

 Chapter 580: Development of Effective Drug 579_1

    Chapter 580: Development of Effective Drug 579_1Upon learning the relationship between Lu Qingyi and Xu Boyan, and the position Xu Boyan held, Xiaojin and Xiaoxie felt as if they were in a fantasy world.

    Indeed, outstanding people tended to associate with one another, as did attractive people, and powerful figures.

    Sitting at the table, Xiaojin and Xiaoxie found themselves at a loss for words.

    No, they were speechless.

    "If there¡¯s nothing else, you two should go to sleep early. We have to return to the medical organization tomorrow."

    Lu Qingyi broke the silence, uttering the words slowly.

    Right, they were so tired they could barely keep their eyes open.

    "Oh, okay. Then we will be leaving."

    Xiaoxie and Xiaojin hastily announced their departure and left.

    Only Lu Qingyi and Xu Boyan remained after Xiaoxie and Xiaojin left.

    "Little one, let me know if anything comes up, otherwise I will worry."

    Xu Boyan looked at Lu Qingyi, his gaze as warm as water.

    In the instant he couldn¡¯t reach her by phone, Xu Boyan¡¯s heart raced with fear.

    Even though Lu Qingyi was capable and unlikely to be in trouble, Xu Boyan¡¯s head went blank in that moment, filled only with concern for her.

    Lu Qingyi gave a faint smile, "Alright."

    ¡ª

    As Lu Qingyi conducted experiments on viruses in the lab, Xu Boyan would work by her side, casting glances in her direction from time to time.

    The scene was incredibly heartwarming, invoking a sense of peace and tranquility.

    The entire medical organization was secretly filled with envy for Lu Qingyi and Xu Boyan, a sentiment beyond description.

    They hadn¡¯t expected Lu Qingyi, once quiet and aloof, to marry so soon after leaving the medical organization. This truly seemed shocking.

    "Who would have thought, the doctor got married so young."

    "The doctor¡¯s husband is also very handsome."

    "A handsome couple, they¡¯re quite well-matched."

    "I think their looks are simply stunning, they¡¯re a real feast for the eyes."

    "Just picturing them, I can already imagine what their future baby might look like."

    "I kind of want to arrange a marriage for my future child with theirs, but I¡¯m not worthy."

    "..."

    The entire medical organization was rather distracted, all of them whispering about Xu Boyan and Lu Qingyi.

    The couple was indeed a sight to behold, providing a stunning panorama whenever they were together.

    Lu Qingyi was very serious when conducting experiments, completely focused as she checked the experimental data and meticulously prepared the medicine.

    The viruses were complicated, but Lu Qingyi believed in her abilities. sea??h th§× Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "Doctor, here are the results. Take a look."

    Of course, it wasn¡¯t just Lu Qingyi conducting experiments, the entire medical organization was collaborating on this.

    Once the experimental data was ready, it was immediately handed to Lu Qingyi.

    The core of the experiment was Lu Qingyi, but the peripheral experiments also had to be performed by others.

    "Alright."

    Lu Qingyi took the data and continued with her work.

    Seeing Lu Qingyi so concentrated and hardworking, Xu Boyan¡¯s heart ached, regretting that he couldn¡¯t offer her any help.

    Conducting experiments and offering medical assistance wasn¡¯t something one could learn overnight, not even for a gifted individual.

    "Tell me what the doctor¡¯s typical day is like."

    Doctor Xu asked a young girl who didn¡¯t have much to do.

    He had yet to find out about Lu Qingyi¡¯s life as Doctor L.

    "Hmm?"

    The young girl seemed clueless about Doctor Xu¡¯s question.

    After all, a married couple should know each other¡¯s habits, right?

    "At work."

    Xu Boyan explained.

    He knew Lu Qingyi at home and was aware of her dedication and passion at work.

    However, Xu Boyan didn¡¯t know what Lu Qingyi was like as Doctor L.

    "I haven¡¯t interacted with Doctor L much, most of what I know is from what others have said."

    The young girl slowly started talking, when she joined the medical organization, Lu Qingyi wasn¡¯t there often, and she only returned occasionally.

    The first time she saw Lu Qingyi, she was amazed by her age and beauty, such a young and attractive girl.

    Xu Boyan: "Go on."

    "Doctor L doesn¡¯t like to be disturbed when she¡¯s working on an experiment. She often stays in the lab for extended periods, even up to a month.

    People might not know, but those of us here do. Although Doctor L can be bad-tempered and cold, sometimes speaking harshly, she is kind-hearted."

    The young girl slowly explained, her eyes glimmering with adoration for Lu Qingyi as she spoke.

    Indeed, Lu Qingyi had been her idol since her medical school days. Now that she was working in the medical organization, her admiration only grew. Understanding Lu Qingyi better made her adore her even more.

    She admired Lu Qingyi for her exceptional medical skills in the past, the respect she feels now may be different, but it¡¯s admiration nonetheless.

    "Many incurable diseases, although Doctor L would say they deserved it or brought it upon themselves, she would always research tirelessly, forgetting to eat and sleep... "

    The young girl rambled on, her eyes filled with admiration.

    After she joined the organization, she didn¡¯t see Lu Qingyi often, but she built good relationships with the people here and learned a lot about Lu Qingyi.

    Listening to her stories, Xu Boyan felt a mix of heartache and admiration.

    "What are you talking about?"

    Lu Qingyi suddenly walked over, tapping the table lightly as she spoke.

    She had heard a bit of the girl¡¯s stories.

    Xu Boyan didn¡¯t respond, he asked, "Are you done?"

    "No, I¡¯m just hungry."

    She yawned tiredly, slowly giving her reply.

    She could go hungry, but her child couldn¡¯t.

    She could tire herself out, but she couldn¡¯t do the same to her child.

    So even though she wanted to focus solely on her experiments, she couldn¡¯t ignore her body¡¯s needs like before.

    She had to take care of her health, and couldn¡¯t overwork herself. She had to eat on time, because she didn¡¯t want anything to threaten her baby.

    "I¡¯ll cook for you, you should rest and eat some snacks."

    Xu Boyan pulled out a bag of snacks and handed it to Lu Qingyi, speaking slowly.

    The medical organization had a kitchen, and Xu Boyan decided to cook for Lu Qingyi himself.

    "Okay, I don¡¯t want soup."

    Lu Qingyi smiled, making her request.

    She had had too much of it, she felt like she couldn¡¯t drink anymore.

 Chapter 581 - 580 Xu Boyan: Wives are meant to be spoiled_1

    Chapter 581: 580 Xu Boyan: Wives are meant to be spoiled_1Many people in the medical organization were surprised when Lu Qingyi took a break midway through work. That¡¯s because the Lu Qingyi they knew used to work herself to exhaustion.

    Now, she actually pays attention to getting her rest, which really is surprising.

    "Doctor, has there been progress with the experiment?"

    Xiaoxie approached Lu Qingyi and asked softly.

    If Lu Qingyi was taking a break, it probably meant that progress had been made. This was the usual pattern with her - she rested when there was progress, and continued experimenting without rest if there was none.

    "Not yet."

    Lu Qingyi shook her head, her attention focused on her phone.

    Xiaoxie: "..." Sear?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    This was all too odd. It felt strange.

    Could marriage have changed Lu Qingyi? Can marriage truly change a person so much that even their work ethic changes?

    "It¡¯s lunch time. Let¡¯s take a break."

    Lu Qingyi said, her tone a bit cold, as she simultaneously typed on her keyboard before lifting her head slowly.

    Xiaoxie was taken aback, he could hardly believe that these words came from Lu Qingyi.

    "We didn¡¯t prepare any lunch."

    Xiaoxie replied. Weren¡¯t all researchers known to work around the clock, often so engrossed in their work that they forgot to eat? Most of the time, they each took care of their own lunch, ordering takeouts or grabbing something like bread. Only occasionally, when they weren¡¯t too busy, would they gather for a group lunch.

    "Xu Boyan has gone to prepare it."

    Lu Qingyi said slowly, nonchalantly.

    She had already sent a message to Xu Boyan asking him to prepare extra lunch.

    No longer speaking, Xiaoxie went back to conducting his experiment.

    He felt thoroughly defeated by these recent developments.

    ¡ª¡ª

    The colleagues in the medical organization were pretty much in disbelief at the sight of the full spread of dishes prepared by Xu Boyan.

    Those who knew Xu Boyan¡¯s background were absolutely shocked that someone of his stature would actually cook.

    Throughout lunch, Xu Boyan was taking care of Lu Qingyi. All she needed to do was eat; her chopsticks never even touched the serving dishes.

    They were all envious of Lu Qingyi.

    "Stop staring at me all the time."

    Lu Qingyi put down her bowl and chopsticks, scanning the group before speaking coldly.

    She always had been perceptive. She could feel them constantly watching her, but just didn¡¯t bother to say anything earlier.

    "And you, eat your own food."

    Next, Lu Qingyi turned to glare at Xu Boyan, speaking coldly again.

    When it was just the two of them, anything Xu Boyan did was okay. But now, in public, with everyone¡¯s eyes on her, if Xu Boyan behaved like this, it would inevitably cause embarrassment.

    Xu Boyan smiled indulgently, looking fondly at Lu Qingyi.

    The entire lunch felt like it was filled with endless moments of sweetness between Xu Boyan and Lu Qingyi, which left the colleagues in the medical organization feeling stuffed.

    After lunch, Lu Qingyi went for a nap.

    Xu Boyan entered the lab.

    "Boss Xu, where¡¯s the doctor?"

    Xiaojin asked, confused to see Xu Boyan entering alone.

    Xu Boyan: "She¡¯s taking a nap."

    Xiaojin looked at Xu Boyan, wanting to say something but holding back.

    "Where are your medical books?"

    Xu Boyan looked around, then asked softly.

    "All our books have been organized by Doctor Lu. Many of them are handwritten manuscripts by her."

    Xiaojin answered. The manuscripts written by Lu Qingyi were more useful and easily understood than many so-called medical books.

    Xu Boyan: "Let me take a look."

    Xiaojin handed him a rather basic book, "Boss Xu, are you interested in medicine?"

    Xu Boyan: "I wasn¡¯t previously, but I am now."

    Listening to Xu Boyan¡¯s words, Xiaojin couldn¡¯t help but feel as if he had just swallowed a mouthful of dog food. Were it not for his good comprehension, he would not have understood the hidden implications behind his words.

    "The little girl is tired; I want to share the load."

    After a while, Xu Boyan spoke again, a small smile playing on his lips. Every time he spoke about Lu Qingyi, his face lit up in a gentle smile.

    It was clear that Xu Boyan truly loved and cared about Lu Qingyi.

    Being a man himself, Xiaojin was able to understand Xu Boyan¡¯s feelings. He knew that it was indeed a remarkable thing for Lu Qingyi to end up with Xu Boyan.

    "So, you want to study medicine?"

    Xiaojin looked at Xu Boyan, surprised.

    In Kyoto, there was no one who didn¡¯t know the famous Xu Boyan, they knew that he was always aloof, and there weren¡¯t many people who could catch his attention.

    Xu Boyan never cared for other peoples¡¯ opinions and always followed his own path.

    "Yes, I want to learn as much as I can. There¡¯s nothing that can¡¯t be learned."

    Xu Boyan ended with a gentle smile.

    He had learned to eat spicy food for Lu Qingyi, had learned to cook for her, and had done many things that he would have never done before - learning medicine was just another thing he could do for her.

    It was admittedly harder than anything he had done before.

    Xiaojin gave Xu Boyan a thumbs-up, "Boss Xu, you¡¯ve completely reshaped my impression of you."

    Everyone knew Xu Boyan to be cold-hearted, unyielding, and domineering.

    But the Xu Boyan standing before him now was filled with affection and tenderness towards his loved one. He seemed pleasant to hang out with, was quite gentle when he smiled, and was even willing to do something he wasn¡¯t good at for his loved one.

    Clearly, rumors couldn¡¯t be trusted all the time.

    "Wives are meant to be spoiled."

    Xu Boyan looked up and said slowly.

    He had married his sweetheart, hoping to spoil her and give her the best life possible. He wanted to present to Lu Qingyi the best things in the world, making her life the envy of all.

    "Doctor Lu is really lucky to have met you."

    Xiaojin said. Lu Qingyi was good, but she was too lonely. Someone as icy as Lu also needed to be cherished.

    "No, I am the lucky one to have met her in this lifetime."

    Xu Boyan shook his head and smiled.

    Everyone¡¯s perspective differs. Some think that Lu Qingyi is the lucky one for having met him; while others think that he is the lucky one for having met her.

    But from his perspective, meeting Lu Qingyi was the luckiest thing to have happened to him. He truly considered himself to be very lucky.

    "Continue with your work, don¡¯t let me disturb you. If you need me, I¡¯ll be right here."

    Xiaojin spoke slowly before heading off to continue his research.

    There was still a lot to be done. The one-week deadline promised by Lu Qingyi was approaching faster than they would have liked.

    After Xiaojin left, Xu Boyan started reading, with deep focus. Only by understanding theoretical knowledge could he apply it practically.

    Everyone inside the lab was busy with their work. After being informed by Xiaojin about Xu Boyan¡¯s intentions, Xiaoxie and the others expressed their admiration and blessings for him.

 Chapter 582 - 581 Morning Sickness Reaction_1

    Chapter 582: 581 Morning Sickness Reaction_1Lu Qingyi suddenly began suffering badly from morning sickness. She was retching so badly that it was difficult to breathe, making her complexion inordinately pale all day.

    The experiment had been ongoing for two days, and some components had been analyzed so far. The completion of the drug was not too far off, thanks to Lu Qingyi¡¯s impressive efficiency.

    Xu Boyan had left only in the morning, and by afternoon, Lu Qingyi began feeling the onslaught of morning sickness.

    "Doctor, are you okay?"

    "Doctor, are you alright?"

    "Doctor, have some water."

    "Doctor, may I assist you?"

    "Doctor, did you consume something unsettling?"

    "Doctor..."

    Yhe medical organization worriedly observed Lu Qingyi¡¯s sudden bout of sickness.

    The suddenness of Lu Qingyi¡¯s vomiting shocked everyone.

    Lu Qingyi sat on the floor, feeling a bit weak as cold sweat trickled down her forehead and her finger gripped the floor.

    In her life, she may never have been so miserable, not even when she had been seriously injured.

    The medical organization was in a frenzy of worry, nearly forgetting that they were doctors themselves.

    "Carry on... I¡¯m okay..."

    Lu Qingyi waved her hand and spoke weakly.

    "Vom..."

    Just as she finished speaking, she covered her mouth and ran off to vomit, feeling as if she was about to empty out all her stomach acid.

    "Doctor..."

    "Let me check on you."

    Xiaoxie was the most composed throughout, and immediately offered his help.

    Looking at the state that Lu Qingyi was in, it seemed rather serious.

    "I am fine, no need,"

    Lu Qingyi shook her head. It was just morning sickness, and she could prescribe her own medication. She was well aware of what needed to be done.

    "I should call Xu Boyan,"

    Xiaojin offered, reaching for his phone to call Xu Boyan.

    Xu Boyan had left his number with them.

    "There¡¯s no need to call him."

    Lu Qingyi stopped Xiaojin.

    Xu Boyan had been accompanying her all these days, almost remaining by her side continuously. He must have left for something important, and she did not want to distract him.

    Xiaojin furrowed his brows, "But..."

    "It¡¯s just morning sickness. I¡¯m fine."

    Lu Qingyi waved her hand dismissively and spoke calmly as if it were a trivial matter.

    Morning sickness?

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s statement sparked astonishment amongst everyone present in the medical organization.

    Morning sickness?

    Was Lu Qingyi pregnant?

    "Doctor, did you say morning sickness?" S§×ar?h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "Doctor, are you pregnant?"

    "Doctor..."

    Lu Qingyi replied with an indifferent expression: "Yes."

    Indeed, it seemed like a usual occurrence for her, but for everyone else it was extraordinary.

    "I will prescribe myself some medication. You all continue with your work,"

    Lu Qingyi calmed herself and then started speaking again. Now that she felt much better, it didn¡¯t seem as difficult.

    Morning sickness was uncomfortable, and it felt as if she had vomited up everything she had eaten earlier in the day.

    "Oh..."

    "Alright..."

    "Doctor, do take care and rest well."

    "Doctor, please let us know if you¡¯re uncomfortable."

    "Doctor..."

    The group seemed dumbstruck, each slowly returning to their respective tasks.

    This was indeed unbelievable and felt quite surreal.

    "Vom..."

    Lu Qingyi returned to her private rest area. The urge to vomit rose again and she immediately rushed to the washroom.

    Her face was pale, ghostly so, completely drained of color.

    She rubbed her abdomen and prescribed herself some medication. After drinking some water, she felt some of the symptoms had eased.

    Morning sickness was indeed distressing.

    In the medical group¡¯s laboratory, everyone was in turmoil and unable to focus on their experiments.

    "The doctor is really pregnant, oh my God."

    "I feel like the doctor is truly a winner in life. She has everything at twenty, even a child soon."

    "They said the doctor wasn¡¯t feeling well before, but I think it was because the doctor was pregnant and didn¡¯t want to disclose it."

    "Maybe that¡¯s it. The doctor is pregnant and still so busy. It¡¯s really hard work."

    "No wonder Xu Boyan was always there by the doctor¡¯s side."

    "The doctor sure is fortunate. She has a successful career, and a beautiful love life. Now, even a child is soon to join them."

    "Do all accomplished people get married this young nowadays?"

    "I used to think that the doctor was cold and slow to warm up to people. I didn¡¯t think that the doctor would get married so early, and now she even has a child."

    "Do you think the doctor might choose to become a housewife after the birth of her child?"

    "Well, um..."

    The group from the medical organization chattered on, gossiping, admiring, and sending their blessings to Lu Qingyi.

    Most twenty-year-olds would still be in college.

    At twenty, Lu Qingyi was already Doctor L in medicine, was the famous Professor Lu with Hadrick, was the pianist named June...

    She was already married, pregnant, and her husband was the man that many women in Kyoto longed for.

    Lu Qingyi was indeed a bona fide winner in life.

    ¡ª¡ª

    Lu Qingyi had been in her rest room for over ten minutes with the symptoms of morning sickness subsiding. She felt much better and was therefore ready to resume the experiment.

    She had made significant headway with the experiment, having already isolated many of the components. She expected the effective medicine would be ready soon.

    "Doctor, why don¡¯t you go and rest properly?"

    Upon seeing that Lu Qingyi was returning, someone immediately expressed concern.

    The antidote didn¡¯t seem as important as Lu Qingyi¡¯s health. She needed to rest well and recuperate now.

    Lu Qingyi shook her head: "I¡¯m okay."

    "Doctor, we¡¯ll handle the experiment. Please, have a rest."

    "Although we¡¯re not as intelligent as you, we are competent enough to analyze the components."

    "Right, yeah! Rest is key."

    "..."

    The group of people murmured around Lu Qingyi, displaying their deep concern for her.

    If they had known about Lu Qingyi¡¯s pregnancy earlier, they would have undoubtedly advised her to rest more.

    Lu Qingyi shook her head: "There¡¯s no need, I¡¯m capable."

    It was just a pregnancy, she didn¡¯t intend to make a fuss about it. There were still many people counting on her.

    "Doctor..."

    "Quiet. If anyone doesn¡¯t want to experiment, you may leave. Do I appear meddlesome to you?"

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s voice instantly turned cold. It radiated an authoritative sternness that sent shivers down everyone¡¯s spine.

    The group was astounded, stilled by the power in Lu Qingyi¡¯s voice. They were all left stupefied for a moment.

    Ever since returning to the medical organization, Lu Qingyi had been amiable, never displaying any coldness. They had almost forgotten her original demeanor.

    Lu Qingyi knew the group was only showing concern for her, but she did not want their concern at this point.

 Chapter 583: The 582 virus has spread to Kyoto_1.

    Chapter 583: The 582 virus has spread to Kyoto_1.By the time Xu Boyan had returned from dealing with matters, Lu Qingyi¡¯s morning sickness had subsided.

    She was focused on analyzing data, constantly comparing and adjusting, formulating a drug.

    Devoting her whole attention to it, she was very serious.

    Her head was low, her long eyelashes drooping, her hands moving quickly in a steady pattern. The seriousness in her demeanor made her even more beautiful.

    Xu Boyan tiptoed over to Lu Qingyi. So engrossed was she in her work that she did not notice his approach.

    When someone saw Xu Boyan and wanted to greet him, he put his index finger to his lips, motioning for them to be silent.

    "Xiaojin, this component¡¯s analysis is incorrect, you handle it."

    Without raising her head, Lu Qingyi placed a report behind her and remarked coldly, very seriously.

    "Okay."

    Xiaojin hurried over to collect the materials, looking at Xu Boyan, words caught in her throat.

    Xu Boyan shook his head.

    Xiaojin took the documents and left, marveling internally at Lu Qingyi¡¯s concentration. Someone had been standing behind her for so long, and she wasn¡¯t aware of it.

    "When... when did you get here?"

    Lu Qingyi turned her head to find Xu Boyan trying to hold back a laugh, startling her.

    She didn¡¯t register his presence at all. Was it because she was too focused on the experiment, or had her vigilance decreased due to the pregnancy?

    Previously, no matter how concentrated she was on an experiment, she could vaguely sense it when someone approached her.

    "It¡¯s been a while, you are incredibly beautiful when you¡¯re focused."

    A smile tugged at the corner of Xu Boyan¡¯s mouth as he looked adoringly at her.

    Lu Qingyi: "..."

    Xu Boyan had always been good at paying compliments.

    "Go and sit over there, I¡¯m busy."

    Lu Qingyi glanced at Xu Boyan and murmured lightly.

    Xu Boyan wisely took a seat beside her and watched Lu Qingyi. The more he watched, the prettier he found her.

    ¡ª¡ª

    Eventually, the virus reached Kyoto as well. The streets of Kyoto were deserted, many of the pedestrians hurrying around full of fear of being infected.

    Lu Qingyi stayed in her lab, oblivious to what was going on outside. The development of the drug needed a bit more time.

    People in Hadrick started getting infected as well. Lun Boyan tread anxiously, extremely worried.

    The infected individuals had been quarantined, but who knew whether they had spread the virus to other people as well?

    Things were really looking bad.

    "Jiahao, we haven¡¯t left the dorm in four days."

    Lu Nanfeng stood in front of Lu Jiahao¡¯s desk, his eyes yearning towards the world outside the window.

    Four days ago, Lu Jiahao made them stockpile food and ordered them not to leave the dorm, for reasons unknown.

    It was truly baffling.

    "Exactly, what are you trying to do?"

    Cheng Hao popped his head up from his bed and questioned Lu Jiahao.

    He¡¯d been lying in bed for four days, only leaving to eat, bathe, and use the toilet. He had spent all the time in bed, gaming or watching TV.

    He wanted to go outside and play basketball. He had become lethargic from the lack of activity.

    "Holy shit, this news is explosive." Du Feng looked at his cell phone, bellowed loudly, then turned to Lu Jiahao, "Do you have the power of foresight?"

    Lu Nanfeng and Cheng Hao craned their necks to have a look. Du Feng¡¯s phone had news about the virus spreading. Hadrick had a number of cases already.

    "No."

    Lu Jiahao put down his pen and slowly responded.

    This once cheerful and outgoing young man had matured quite a bit after going through those events.

    Lu Jiahao, who used to love sports and basketball, had gradually become a committed learner, planning to study abroad and thus needing to excel in foreign languages.

    It wasn¡¯t the right time to go abroad yet.

    "My sister told me. I didn¡¯t ask for the details."

    Lu Jiahao said nonchalantly.

    Indeed, Lu Qingyi had messaged him, telling him not to go outside and to stay in the dorm as much as possible.

    As for why, Lu Jiahao didn¡¯t ask because he trusted Lu Qingyi. He knew that she wouldn¡¯t harm him.

    "Damn, your sister is quite the silent achiever."

    "Exactly, I never would¡¯ve guessed that the renowned Professor Lu of Hadrick is your sister."

    "I even had dinner with the esteemed Professor Lu."

    "It¡¯s not that big of a deal if you don¡¯t mention it, but when you do, I can¡¯t help but feel excited."

    "..."

    When Lu Qingyi¡¯s name came up, Lu Nanfeng and the others got excited and started to chat nonstop.

    Lu Jiahao felt like he was getting a headache. He looked helplessly at the three people before him, not saying a word.

    Ever since it became known that Lu Qingyi was the renowned Professor Lu of Hadrick, Lu Nanfeng, Cheng Hao, and Du Feng constantly talked about her.

    Of course, they were also envious of him.

    His sister was very accomplished, but she was his sister, not him.

    He was proud of her but never thought he could reap benefits from her achievements.

    "Look, Principal Lun has issued an announcement."

    Hadrick had its own forum where Lun Boyan had posted an announcement.

    "He¡¯s telling us to minimize unnecessary outings."

    Cheng Hao stated after glancing at it.

    "Sigh, we really don¡¯t know what¡¯s happening outside."

    "Right now, I feel like our dorm is the safest in all of Hadrick."

    "Of course, we haven¡¯t gone out in four days." sea??h th§× nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Lu Nanfeng and the others stated, feeling a sudden sense of relief.

    "Can I focus on my studies now?"

    Lu Jiahao felt a headache coming on. He gave a small knock on his desk and asked lightly.

    "Your sister is so accomplished; if you stay in the country, it¡¯ll be easier for you."

    Lu Nanfeng and the others knew Lu Jiahao was planning to go abroad. They were baffled by his decision.

    They didn¡¯t know about the developments in Lu Jiahao¡¯s personal life. They only knew that his mother had passed away recently. The details were unknown to them.

    "It¡¯s my life. I choose how to live it. My sister paved her own way. I have no reason to use her help."

    Lu Jiahao looked up, uttering those words with resolve.

    Lu Jiahao knew that if he asked, Lu Qingyi would certainly help him out. Even if he didn¡¯t ask, she would still lend him a hand.

    But he felt a sense of self-mockery. After what his mother had done, he had no face to ask Lu Qingyi to continue aiding him.

    "He doesn¡¯t have the face."

    For a moment, Lu Nanfeng, Cheng Hao, and Du Feng were at a loss for words.

    Lu Jiahao¡¯s phone rang. He picked it up to see a call from Lu Qingyi.

    "It¡¯s my sister."

    Lu Jiahao gestured for them to keep silent, putting his phone on the table and activating the speaker.

    "You haven¡¯t been out in the past few days, have you?"

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s clear, cold voice could be heard through the phone.

    She only found out about the virus spreading to Kyoto after finishing her experiment and immediately called Lu Jiahao.

 Chapter 584 - 583 Lu Jiayueâ€™s Phone_1

    Chapter 584: 583 Lu Jiayue¡¯s Phone_1Upon hearing that Lu Jiahao had not gone out, Lu Qingyi quickly reminded him, "Don¡¯t go out." and then abruptly hung up.

    She was really busy, with no spare time for idle chat.

    After contacting a few close friends, Lu Qingyi dived back into her laboratory.

    The antidote situation couldn¡¯t be delayed any longer, she mustn¡¯t postpone it anymore.

    "Professor Lu seems to be pretty busy."

    Lu Nanfeng mentioned casually, noticing the faint sound of commotion on the other end of the line, it sounded like there were quite a few people around.

    Rushing to hang up the phone implied that she was indeed busy.

    Lu Jiahao quickly made a call to Lu Qingyi, his brow furrowing.

    The phone had been ringing for a while without anyone answering, just when it was about to disconnect, a stranger¡¯s voice came from the other end, "Hello, can I help you?"

    The stranger¡¯s voice was very courteous.

    "Where¡¯s my sister?"

    In the brief moment that passed, someone else took over the call, causing Lu Jiahao¡¯s heart to tighten.

    "The Doctor is busy, I can pass on a message for you."

    A sudden voice from the other end said.

    Doctor?

    Lu Jiahao was a bit confused, unsure what the other party¡¯s title meant.

    "What¡¯s up?"

    About two minutes later, Lu Qingyi¡¯s cool, calm voice came from the phone.

    Lu Jiahao asked, "Sis, are you okay?"

    Lu Qingyi: "Yes."

    "Be safe."

    Lu Jiahao said, his heart worried for Lu Qingyi.

    "Mm, I¡¯m busy, let¡¯s talk later."

    After Lu Qingyi finished speaking, she abruptly disconnected the call. The experiment was almost successful, she needed to make the most of her time.

    Just after Lu Qingyi hung up the phone, Lu Jiahao¡¯s phone rang again.

    Looking at the name displayed on his phone screen, Lu Jiahao wrinkled his brow slightly, he had rather not take this call.

    It was a call from Lu Jiayue.

    After Yao Meishu¡¯s funeral, he never saw Lu Jiayue again once he returned to the university.

    Lu Jiayue had not sought him out, and he had not sought out Lu Jiayue either.

    "Your second sister is calling, why don¡¯t you pick it up?"

    Du Feng leaned over to take a peek, asking curiously.

    Such family matters, Lu Jiahao had not disclosed to anyone, as they weren¡¯t honorable. S§×arch* The N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Lu Jiahao responded softly, and then answered the call.

    "Jiahao, are you okay?"

    Lu Jiayue¡¯s gentle voice came from the other end, full of concern for Lu Jiaho.

    Lu Jiahao¡¯s voice was indifferent: "Mm."

    "I want to see you."

    Lu Jiayue said, her tone full of the image of caring elder sister.

    Without even lifting an eyelash, Lu Jiahao said, "It¡¯s a critical time, meeting is not appropriate."

    Lu Jiahao promptly refused Lu Jiayue¡¯s request, without any hesitation. There was nothing that they couldn¡¯t discuss over the phone.

    Kyoto had already been infected. If he went out at this time, it would put many people at risk.

    Who knows if any infected people would be encountered on the road?

    This virus was not detectable at the beginning of the infection, it had a latent period.

    "We haven¡¯t seen each other in a long time, it¡¯s so difficult for your big sister to even miss you."

    Lu Jiayue sighed, her tone was full of self-mockery.

    "Indeed, a student from an elite school, even your big sister you look down upon now."

    Then, Lu Jiayue sighed, her voice soft and gentle.

    Nanfeng and his friends looked at Lu Jiahao and frowned slightly, not fully understanding Lu Jiahao¡¯s attitude towards Jiayue.

    The three wanted to say something, but they held their tongues since Jiahao was on the phone.

    They had seen Jiayue before, she was incredibly attractive and gentle, with a soft-spoken voice, her whole demeanor with people was very easy-going.

    Their impression of Jiayue was very good.

    Compared to when they initially met Qingyi, other than acknowledging her physical attractiveness, they noticed no warmth from her at all.

    Lu Jiahao¡¯s attitude towards Qingyi was warm and amicable, but towards Jiayue, he was distant. It was very odd.

    "I have to study. I will come to find you when this blows over."

    Lu Jiahao expressed his desire to hang up.

    "Wait, if you don¡¯t want to come out, can you arrange a meeting with Qingyi for me?"

    Jiayue¡¯s voice was rather urgent, she spoke fast.

    Her main intention was not Jiahao, but always Qingyi. Unfortunately, she simply couldn¡¯t get in touch with Qingyi.

    Jiahao fell silent, "What are you up to?"

    Jiahao¡¯s tone was slightly colder, filled with annoyance.

    Any interaction between Qingyi and Jiayue couldn¡¯t possibly be for a good cause.

    "I am your real sister, yet you¡¯re choosing outsiders over me."

    Jiayue signed heavily, her voice full of feigned hurt that could evoke others¡¯ protective instinct.

    Real sister?

    Nanfeng and his friends looked at Jiahao in shock, they distinctly remembered both were Jiahao¡¯s real sisters.

    "Cut it off."

    Jiahao was silent for a moment before he slowly uttered these two words.

    No matter how poor Jiayue¡¯s character was, he didn¡¯t want to personally voice it.

    Without waiting for Jiayue to speak again, Jiahao promptly hung up.

    Three pairs of eyes stared at Jiahao, "What¡¯s going on?"

    "Qingyi is my cousin, Jiayue is my real sister, that¡¯s all."

    Jiahao simply explained and then sat back down to continue his studies.

    Nanfeng, Cheng Hao, and Du Feng glanced at Jiahao, each back to their own tasks.

    If they didn¡¯t need to go out, they wouldn¡¯t. At least, the dormitory was safe; they had enough food to last for many days.

    ----

    Beijing University.

    Jiayue sat on the stone bench under the pavilion, gripping her disconnected phone, her face slightly twisted.

    She had been hung up on.

    Feeling frustrated, she fiercely threw her phone on the ground. The mobile phone spun around on the floor, the screen somewhat cracked.

    Jiahao, Jiahao, I¡¯m your real sister, how could you not have the slightest regard for me?

    "Jiayue, who has made you angry?"

    A student who knew Jiayue passed by, picked up Jiayue¡¯s phone for her, and asked with concern.

    Jiayue held a good reputation at the Beijing University.

    "Nothing, I just couldn¡¯t control my emotions."

    Jiayue said kindly with a smile.

    "Take care during this time, wearing a mask will be safer."

    The person removed a mask from their bag and gave it to Jiayue before leaving.

    Jiayue looked at the mask in her hand, a mocking smile appearing in the corner of her mouth. She really didn¡¯t need a mask now.

    She had been infected.

    She wanted to pass the virus to Qingyi, so she planned to meet Jiahao. As Qingyi was Professor Hadrick¡¯s protege and Jiahao was Hadrick¡¯s student, surely they would meet up.

 Chapter 585 - 584 Quarantine Measures_1

    Chapter 585: 584 Quarantine Measures_1If she can¡¯t live, she wants to drag Lu Qingyi to hell with her. Either they survive together, or they go to hell together. Her goal is to make Lu Qingyi her scapegoat.

    Notice from various hospitals announced that the infected could go to hospitals on their own, all expenses were free of charge.

    When Lu Jiayue knew she was infected, her first thought was not to go to the hospital, but how to infect Lu Qingyi.

    She didn¡¯t want Lu Qingyi to live so effortlessly. She wanted Lu Qingyi to die.

    Lu Jiayue held her phone, slowly dialed Lu Qingyi¡¯s number which she always remembered, except she was blocked from contacting her.

    She used a new, unused card to call Lu Qingyi.

    The phone rang for a long time without being answered. Lu Jiayue frowned in irritation and kept trying the number.

    No matter what, she had to lure Lu Qingyi out.

    "Speak."

    After the third call, Lu Qingyi finally picked up. Her voice, cold as ice, came through.

    "Sister."

    Lu Jiayue spoke sweetly.

    Lu Qingyi remained silent.

    "I have something urgent, let¡¯s meet."

    Lu Jiayue said straightforwardly.

    "I¡¯m busy."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s voice was cold. She hadn¡¯t seen Lu Jiayue for a long time and she had no idea what scheme Lu Jiayue was planning this time.

    "About Lu Jiahao."

    Lu Jiayue quickly brought up the person she knew Lu Qingyi cared about. Of course, she knew that the only person Lu Qingyi truly cared about in their family was Lu Jiahao.

    "I said I¡¯m busy."

    Lu Qingyi on the other end of the phone remained silent for a while before repeating herself and then quickly hung up.

    She was truly busy. Even though it concerned Lu Jiahao, she didn¡¯t have time to spare. All she needed was to ensure Lu Jiahao¡¯s safety.

    After Lu Qingyi hung up on her, Lu Jiayue gritted her teeth angrily and launched another call to Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi answered quickly, irritation clear in her voice, "What now?"

    "I¡¯m infected."

    Lu Jiayue took a deep breath and slowly said.

    "I didn¡¯t go into isolation, I didn¡¯t get treated, I¡¯m still going to class, eating meals, shopping every day."

    Lu Jiayue slightly raised the corner of her lip, speaking slowly. She knew Lu Qingyi would care.

    Lu Qingyi, who was usually indifferent to people, was especially harsh on her. She had never shown her any kindness, but she was kind to others.

    Lu Jiayue was firm in her belief that after hearing what she had to say, Lu Qingyi would certainly agree to meet her.

    "How does that concern me?"

    After a long pause on the other end of the line, Lu Qingyi spoke coldly. Her voice was cold, devoid of any warmth.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s response left Lu Jiayue stunned. This was not the response she had expected.

    "Does it concern me what happens to those people¡¯s lives? Lu Jiayue, don¡¯t try to turn me into a greater person than I am. I¡¯m no angel, looking out for everyone¡¯s safety."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s voice was ice-cold, like shattered ice, so cold it made one¡¯s bone chill.

    "Lu Qingyi, I thought you cared."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s frosty words clearly stunned Lu Jiayue. She took a deep breath and slowly said.

    No, things weren¡¯t supposed to turn out like this.

    Lu Qingyi should have been terrified after hearing this news, agreed to meet up with her, and then have been infected by her.

    Rather than Lu Qingyi¡¯s cold-hearted refusal and such indifference.The end.

    "I value my life."

    Lu Qingyi said those three cold words, then hung up.

    Looking at the phone that had been hung up once again, Lu Jiayue was filled with a surge of anger and she angrily smashed her phone onto the ground.

    After hanging up, Lu Qingyi felt a wave of irritation. She rubbed her slightly bulging belly. Sear?h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "What¡¯s wrong?"

    Xu Boyan came to hold Lu Qingyi from behind, his voice gentle.

    Why was our little friend not in a good mood?

    "Did you bring the laptop?"

    Lu Qingyi asked. Since she¡¯s here at the medical organization for drug research, she naturally didn¡¯t bring her own computer.

    "Yes, I did."

    Xu Boyan handed his laptop to Lu Qingyi.

    Although he wasn¡¯t sure what she wanted to do with it, giving it to her was the right move.

    Lu Qingyi picked up the laptop and typed in the number from which Lu Jiayue had called. Her fingers flew over the keyboard; code flitted across the screen at a rapid pace.

    Xu Boyan quietly watched Lu Qingyi without speaking a word.

    "Xu Boyan, find someone to throw Lu Jiayue into the hospital isolation ward."

    Lu Qingyi stopped typing as a red dot appeared on her screen. She turned to look at Xu Boyan and spoke.

    Xu Boyan was confused, "Huh?"

    "Be careful. Take all necessary precautious. Lu Jiayue has the virus."

    Lu Qingyi slowly declared.

    Although over the phone she had said she didn¡¯t care and that she only looked out for herself, how could she truly not care?

    If she didn¡¯t care about the lives of those people, why would she be toiling so hard to develop an antidote?

    "What happened?"

    Xu Boyan looked at Lu Qingyi, his voice soft.

    Lu Qingyi recounted every detail of the phone call to Xu Boyan.

    "Right, call the boss and ask him to notify the president of Beijing University to isolate everyone who has had contact with Lu Jiayue, along with anyone who has been to the places she has been."

    Lu Qingyi pointed to the green route on the screen and spoke. Those were the places where Lu Jiayue had been.

    The virus spread quickly, and it was crucial to immediately isolate it.

    "Xiaoxie, use the medical organization¡¯s public account to issue a quarantine notice."

    Lu Qingyi spoke to Xiaoxie, her voice brimming with seriousness.

    "Understood."

    Upon receiving the instruction, Xiaoxie immediately complied.

    If no effective quarantine measures were taken, the virus would continue to spread until it was uncontrollable.

    Since the antidote has not been developed yet, this was the only measure that could be taken.

    "The situation is urgent; we need to speed up the development of the antidote."

    Lu Qingyi handed the laptop to Xu Boyan and walked back into the lab.

    Yes, it was spreading rapidly and there were no reported side effects yet. But if the virus was allowed to continue spreading, it could potentially wipe out humanity.

    Xu Boyan felt a pang of sorrow for Lu Qingyi. The responsibility she carried was immense, but at the same time, he was proud of how outstanding and excellent she was.

    The higher you sit, the greater the responsibility you bear.

    Lu Qingyi held a high position, hence the significant responsibility she carried.

    Pregnant and still working tirelessly in the lab, pressing on even when she was exhausted. He felt sorry for Lu Qingyi, but there was nothing he could do.

    Xu Boyan suddenly despised himself. Despite numerous opportunities in the past, why didn¡¯t he learn medicine?

    If only he could help, even a little, it would¡¯ve eased Lu Qingyi¡¯s burden. It was too late to start learning now.

 Chapter 586 - 584 Lu Jiayue Faux-kindness_1

    Chapter 586: 584 Lu Jiayue Faux-kindness_1"What stage has the experiment reached?"

    Xu Boyan asked Xiaoxie, who was editing a document on his computer.

    He was heartbroken for Lu Qingyi but felt completely helpless.

    "If all goes well, we could have results by this evening, or tomorrow morning at the latest," Xiaoxie said, looking up at Xu Boyan.

    The antidote was almost developed, but the efficacy was still an unknown quantity.

    They had no idea if it would have side effects, or if it would even work...

    There were still numerous issues to be addressed, and the burden on Lu Qingyi was immense.

    "Mm."

    Boyan acknowledged, then left to handle the tasks Lu Qingyi had tasked him with.

    It was a simple matter, not difficult to manage.

    Lu Jiayue sat in the classroom, her mind seething with rage. Her hand gripping the pen so hard that the veins stood out clearly against her skin.

    Lu Qingyi, Lu Qingyi, Lu Qingyi...

    She repeated the name over and over in her mind.

    "Professor, may we interrupt for a moment?"

    The classroom door suddenly opened. A few men in masks and protective suits stood at the entrance, their voices cold, but polite.

    The professor, perplexed by their sudden interruption, raised an eyebrow and asked, "Who are you?"

    "We¡¯re looking for someone. We come on behalf of a medical organization," Xu Yi answered coldly, sweeping his gaze across the classroom.

    "Who are you looking for?" The professor¡¯s tone changed significantly upon hearing they were from a medical organization. The key to eradicating the virus lay with the medical community.

    "Lu Jiayue." Xu Yi responded coldly, his gaze fixed on Jiayue.

    Upon hearing her name, Jiayue¡¯s heart fluttered momentarily, but she quickly composed herself.

    "What do you want with me?" she asked with a smile at the corner of her mouth. As she slowly rose, her voice had a soothing quality to it.

    "Please be sensible," Xu Yi responded curtly, his eyes icy as he observed Jiayue.

    "What?" Jiayue stammered, feigning surprise, maintaining her innocent guise.

    "This is a critical situation, if you have contracted the virus, please isolate yourself voluntarily. Take her away," Xu Yi instructed his men to escort Jiayue out.

    The word virus caused a ripple of unease among the students, and heated whispers quickly filled the room.

    "Oh my god, don¡¯t tell me..."

    "Has Lu Jiayue been infected?"

    "My idol has been infected, and she didn¡¯t go to the hospital for isolation?"

    "I can¡¯t believe this. She¡¯s so kind."

    "Damn. She¡¯s infected and wants everyone else to accompany her in death?"

    "This world truly has all kinds of people."

    "Such a person..."

    "..."

    "Um, I had no idea that I was infected. Do you have any evidence?" Jiayue asked, keeping calm and feigning innocence.

    "Yes." Xu Yi responded coldly, then gestured to two individuals in white lab coats. "Go, check her."

    The two doctors immediately moved towards Jiayue.

    The students in the classroom instinctively moved away from her. Some tried to leave but found the back door locked and Xu Yi was standing in the way of the front door. No one could escape.

    Xu Yi had anticipated that Jiayue wouldn¡¯t easily admit to her infection, so he had doctors on standby. Under numerous witnesses, it would be nearly impossible for anyone to play tricks, and the results would be clear for all to see.

    "You..."

    Jiayue was stunned. She had not anticipated this turn of events. She was flustered. Upon regaining her composure, her instinct was to run.

    "Restrain her."

    At Xu Yi¡¯s command, two men immediately held Jiayue back.

    Jiayue struggled momentarily but couldn¡¯t free herself. She bit her lip, looking at Xu Yi with hatred in her eyes.

    The doctors quickly confirmed that Jiayue was indeed infected with the virus.

    Upon hearing the results, the faces of everyone in the classroom changed.

    "No way... am I infected too?"

    "Such a person, she was infected and wanted to take others down with her."

    "I had such a wrong impression. I thought she was a kind person, but she has such a malicious heart."

    "So, even Lu Jiayue who would feel guilty for stepping on an insect, could not feel remorse at this moment?"

    "I¡¯ve been saying that Lu Jiayue is just pretending to be good, but so many people defended her." S§×arch* The n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "Enough, her true nature is revealed."

    "..."

    "Take her away."

    Xu Yi waved, giving the command to escort Jiayue away.

    "How did you find out?" Jiayue asked through gritted teeth, her eyes full of rage as she glared at Xu Yi.

    No, she had been so careful in hiding it, she hadn¡¯t told anyone. It was impossible for anyone to find out. Impossible.

    Wait, Lu Qingyi...

    An idea flashed through Jiayue¡¯s mind, and she instantly thought of Lu Qingyi.

    "It was Lu Qingyi, wasn¡¯t it?"

    Jiayue laughed bitterly. On the phone, Qingyi had said she didn¡¯t care, but in the end, she did. Enough to send people to arrest her.

    Xu Yi did not respond.

    "Oh, she said she didn¡¯t care, but she did. Does Lu Qingyi think she is a saint who can save this chaotic world?" Jiayue sneered. Whether or not the virus can be cured was still a mystery. She didn¡¯t need to maintain any image now. She didn¡¯t even know how long she would live.

    "She can."

    Xu Yi was unsatisfied with Jiayue¡¯s comparison and spoke out in a cold voice.

    Others might not be able, but Lu Qingyi could. She indeed possessed the ability to save others.

    Jiayue scoffed and was dragged away by the men. The vehicle sped off with her aboard.

    "All individuals here must be quarantined."

    After handling Jiayue¡¯s affairs, Xu Yi made the declaration, his gaze sweeping over the occupants of the classroom.

    The whole room fell silent at his words. Who would have thought that coming to class would result in quarantine?

    There was a unanimous resentment and hatred for Jiayue. Despite her gentle, kind persona, and despite being seen as an idol by many, she showed such a shocking and vicious side.

    Knowing she was infected, she didn¡¯t take any measures, pretending nothing was wrong and going about her life as usual.

    Who knew how many people at Beijing University could be infected because of Jiayue? The entire university is now at risk of infection.

    People leaving the campus unknowingly could contact even more people, releasing the virus unchecked.

 Chapter 587: The 585 special effect medicine has been developed_1

    Chapter 587: The 585 special effect medicine has been developed_1Exhausted, Lu Qingyi walked out from the lab. Gently massaging her temple, her body began to sway a bit.

    "Be careful."

    Xu Boyan stepped forward to support Lu Qingyi, watching the exhausted girl with a pained expression.

    "I¡¯m fine... Oh....."

    Just as Lu Qingyi said she was fine, a sudden wave of nausea hit her. She ran off, covering her mouth.

    She crouched next to the sink, feeling the urge to vomit but couldn¡¯t. A wave of discomfort washed over her stomach.

    "What¡¯s wrong, what¡¯s wrong?"

    Xu Boyan rushed to Lu Qingyi¡¯s side, crouching down next to her with an expression of unprecedented panic.

    Lu Qingyi suddenly vomited, leaving Xu Boyan flustered and worried.

    "It¡¯s nothing... "

    Lu Qingyi gestured weakly, her voice barely a whisper.

    She genuinely felt unwell.

    Lu Qingyi knew she was experiencing morning sickness again. The medication had helped for a few days. Maybe overworking herself had triggered her nausea.

    "Have some water."

    Xu Boyan poured Lu Qingyi a glass of water and handed it to her, urging her to drink.

    Seeing Lu Qingyi in discomfort tugged at Xu Boyan¡¯s heartstrings.

    "The medicine needs to be tested on a human subject, doctor. What should we do now?"

    Xiaojin questioned Xu Boyan, coming out after noticing that Lu Qingyi did not return to the lab for a long time. He looked around, realizing that Lu Qingyi was nowhere to be seen, his confusion growing.

    "Use Lu Jiayue for the experiment."

    Having had some water, Lu Qingyi¡¯s morning sickness had slightly subsided. She slowly gave the instructions.

    The drug was indeed developed, but its side effects and reactions post-injection were unknown factors.

    Many drugs in medicine require human trials before they can be widely used.

    "Alright, I¡¯ll handle it."

    Xiaojin nodded in acknowledgment. Sear?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "Oh..."

    Lu Qingyi covered her mouth and vomited again, her stomach churning.

    "Doctor, is your morning sickness back?"

    Xiaojin halted, turning back to Lu Qingyi, concern laced in his voice.

    Lu Qingyi had experienced this before but had quickly gained control over it. Was it happening again?

    Morning sickness?

    Xu Boyan looked at Lu Qingyi curiously.

    "Uh, Doctor, I¡¯ll be heading out first."

    Realizing that Xu Boyan was unaware of this, Xiaojin quickly excused himself, scratching his head as he hurriedly slipped away from the scene.

    "What¡¯s going on?"

    Xu Boyan looked at Lu Qingyi. Sincerity filled his gaze as he frowned slightly, his expression turning serious.

    "It¡¯s just...morning sickness."

    Lu Qingyi brushed it off casually, her tone indifferent.

    "Why didn¡¯t you tell me about something as significant as this?"

    For a moment, Xu Boyan looked enraged. His gaze wasn¡¯t as soft as it usually was, hinting at underlying anger.

    Anything related to Lu Qingyi mattered to him. There were no small affairs.

    "It¡¯s no big deal, I¡¯ll be fine after throwing up. It¡¯s not necessary to inform you about small matters like these."

    Lu Qingyi took a deep breath. She looked at Xu Boyan and explained herself.

    It¡¯s not a big deal. It¡¯s just morning sickness. Not everything has to be conveyed to Xu Boyan. As a doctor herself, she was capable of handling these minor issues.

    "Lu Qingyi, there is no ¡¯small thing¡¯ when it comes to you."

    Xu Boyan stood up in anger.

    He was angered that Lu Qingyi did not inform him about her discomfort.

    "I... oh..."

    As Lu Qingyi was about to reply, the overwhelming sensation returned and she vomited again. She was in great discomfort.

    "What¡¯s wrong?"

    Xu Boyan, who was angry just a moment ago, immediately softened upon seeing Lu Qingyi¡¯s discomfort. He crouched down next to her, his voice filled with worry.

    He could never stay angry at Lu Qingyi for long.

    All of his patience was used up on Lu Qingyi. Seeing her suffer made him feel the pain too.

    "I¡¯ll sit down for a while, I¡¯m okay."

    Lu Qingyi took out medication from her pocket and swallowed it. Her discomfort slowly subsided.

    "Promise me that next time something¡¯s up, you¡¯ll let me know, okay?"

    Xu Boyan gently stroked Lu Qingyi¡¯s head, his voice soft.

    Lu Qingyi nodded, "Okay."

    "Once the antidote is successfully developed, make sure to get enough rest, okay?"

    Xu Boyan was still gently rubbing Lu Qingyi¡¯s head while speaking softly.

    He felt a deep concern for her.

    Lu Qingyi nodded, "Okay."

    ¡ª¡ª

    Lu Jiayue was locked in a separate empty room with nothing in it. Other than scheduled meal deliveries, she received no interaction.

    Not even a single doctor or nurse was present.

    Lu Jiayue was lying on the bed with a sarcastic smile etched onto her face.

    Heh, she didn¡¯t know how long she had left to live, but she didn¡¯t want Lu Qingyi to meet the same fate. Subconsciously, she didn¡¯t feel ready to accept this.

    The door of the room suddenly opened. A doctor clad in protective gear walked in, followed by two nurses.

    Lu Jiayue sat up, her gaze fixated on the three people in front of her, her demeanor unchanged.

    "You¡¯re Lu Jiayue, right?"

    The doctor spoke slowly, looking at Lu Jiayue.

    Lu Jiayue: "Yes, that¡¯s me."

    The room door was now closed. At that moment, Lu Jiayue was pondering how to escape.

    "You¡¯re very fortunate to be the first person to receive the antidote."

    The doctor spoke slowly, looking at Lu Jiayue.

    There was no envy, nor admiration.

    Lu Jiayue was not a willing participant in the antidote trial.

    The first person to receive the antidote?

    Lu Jiayue was startled; she stared blankly at the doctor.

    She knew what being the first person meant; to put it bluntly, she was a lab rat, a test subject.

    If the antidote worked, she could be the first person to recover, if it didn¡¯t work then her life was in jeopardy.

    She was taking a gamble. Trying this drug put her life at risk; many variables were unknown.

    "I¡¯m sorry, but I didn¡¯t agree to this."

    Lu Jiayue stepped back slightly, looking at the doctor.

    Experimental trials required the participant¡¯s consent. She didn¡¯t agree; she had the right to refuse.

    "You don¡¯t get to make that decision."

    The doctor, who was naturally part of the medical organization, had a cold expression in his eyes as he looked at Lu Jiayue.

    Of course, he knew that Lu Jiayue was kept in the dark about this. However, this was Lu Qingyi¡¯s instruction and he had no option but to comply.

    "Do you believe I can call the police? Or sue you?"

    Lu Jiayue frowned a bit.

    "Lu Jiayue, 19 years old, female. You knew you were infected but didn¡¯t isolate yourself. You even tried to infect others. Your behavior is quite serious."

    The doctor spoke slowly, his voice indifferent.

    He already knew all the information about Lu Jiayue.

 Chapter 588 - 586 the drug effect is too strong _1

    Chapter 588: 586 the drug effect is too strong _1Lu Qingyi naturally knew that Lu Jiayue would never allow the injection to be administered, that her self-centeredness wouldn¡¯t allow her to sacrifice herself for the greater good.

    Lu Jiayue froze, staring at the doctor, "Did Lu Qingyi send you?"

    Lu Jiayue immediately thought of Lu Qingyi. If it wasn¡¯t her, who else could it be?

    The doctor didn¡¯t answer, taking silence as agreement.

    "Why didn¡¯t she come herself? Is she afraid of dying? Hahaha, Lu Qingyi must be too terrified of getting infected and dying to come herself."

    Lu Jiayue burst out laughing, her laughter loud and almost hysterical.

    Yes, she hated Lu Qingyi, she completely despised her. She wished Lu Qingyi dead.

    She blamed Lu Qingyi for taking what was hers, for reducing her to this pathetic state, for keeping her from shining brightly.

    If it wasn¡¯t for Lu Qingyi, she would be fine, everyone would be alright, her mother would still be alive and well.

    "You have no right to insult the doctor."

    The doctor frowned slightly, giving Lu Jiayue a displeased look. He felt nothing but contempt for her.

    Lu Qingyi was admired by everyone, they all supported her. She wasn¡¯t there for just anyone to insult.

    "Doctor? Huh, what? Does Lu Qingyi have some new role?"

    Lu Jiayue sneered dismissively.

    Lu Qingyi was admirable indeed, having countless identities and endless disguises. Did she really see herself as a big shot, superior to everyone else?

    No, from beginning to end, Lu Jiayue thought that Lu Qingyi was nothing special.

    Two nurses held Lu Jiayue down, and the doctor forcefully injected the superdrug into her body.

    "The superdrug, was developed by Doctor L."

    The doctor pulled the needle out, spoke slowly, his voice filled with deep respect.

    With so many people infected with the virus now, not everyone is selfish about their lives. The medical organization made a public announcement, naturally, there will be people willing to test the drug. This Lu Jiayue, she should feel honored to be chosen for the injection.

    Superdrug?

    Developed by Doctor L.

    Doctor L is Lu Qingyi. S~ea??h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Lu Jiayue had always been quite sharp. Her eyes widened, staring at the doctor in disbelief. First she could only feel a thunderous roar inside her head.

    So, Lu Qingyi is Doctor L?

    Doctor L is Lu Qingyi?

    How is this possible?

    Such a respected figure, how could it be Lu Qingyi?

    Lu Jiayue refused to believe.

    "You two stay and observe her, look for any adverse reactions after half an hour."

    The doctor left after saying those words, leaving the two nurses behind in the room.

    Lu Jiayue didn¡¯t have any significant adverse reactions after the drug injection, except for a slight dizziness.

    "Aren¡¯t you afraid of getting infected by me?"

    Lu Jiayue sat on the bed, smiling at the two nurses.

    There wasn¡¯t even a tool to commit suicide in the room, she couldn¡¯t kill herself even if she wanted to.

    No, even if there were, she wouldn¡¯t do such a thing, since she was one who cherishes her life. She wanted to live on.

    "We¡¯re from the medical organization."

    One of the nurses coldly declared.

    Being part of the medical organization, they had every reason to be proud, to be honored.

    As medical practitioners, they had long ago put their lives behind, thinking only of serving the people and healing patients.

    Bearing the duty of selfless dedication in the medical organization, they are committed to saving lives.

    "What a lofty duty."

    Lu Jiayue lay on the bed, a smirk flashed across her lips.

    The two nurses remained silent.

    Ten minutes later, Lu Jiayue started showing signs of fever, accompanied by cold sweats.

    She was rolling around in her bed, feeling uncomfortable all over.

    The two nurses watched Lu Jiayue¡¯s symptoms, quickly stepped forward to check on her, sharing a look.

    "How are you feeling?"

    One of the nurses asked.

    "So hot, it hurts, my head¡¯s spinning... "

    Lu Jiayue gripped the bedsheet, speaking with difficulty, clearly in pain.

    It was unbearable pain, as if ants were tearing at her body.

    A nurse immediately called the doctor. When the doctor arrived in haste, he immediately called Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi had just woken up when she received the call. She was playing on her phone in Xu Boyan¡¯s arms.

    "Xu Boyan, grab the medical kit, come with me."

    Upon receiving the call, Lu Qingyi urgently said, then directed Xu Boyan to grab things.

    She was not worried about what might happen to Lu Jiayue, but concerned about the effectiveness of the drug, worried about the superdrug.

    She needed to go there in person to know if it was a normal reaction, or if the drug was wrong, or if they hadn¡¯t developed the right treatment yet.

    "Alright."

    Xu Boyan grabbed the medical kit and left with Lu Qingyi.

    Xu Boyan drove very fast, and Lu Qingyi kept her eyes closed, not reacting at all.

    By the time they arrived at the hospital, it was ten minutes later. Lu Jiayue had been injected with the drug for twenty minutes.

    Lu Jiayue¡¯s condition had alleviated slightly. She was lying there weakly, her sweaty hair stuck to her face, looking miserable.

    Lu Qingyi put on protective gear and went in, with Xu Boyan following. The two nurses tactfully left.

    Lu Qingyi took Lu Jiayue¡¯s pulse, it was as steady as a normal person¡¯s. It seemed that the disease had been kept in check, the superdrug had been effective.

    Xu Boyan asked with worry, "How is she?"

    He hoped the drug would work, otherwise, his beloved would have to continue making the drug, continue to exhaust herself, he really couldn¡¯t bear seeing Lu Qingyi so tired.

    "It¡¯s effective, but the drug is too potent."

    Lu Qingyi frowned slightly. The drug still needed to be improved. Otherwise, how many people would have to endure such pain?

    "Lu Qingyi, you finally came. I¡¯m not willing to die without infecting you."

    Lu Jiayue looked right at Lu Qingyi, her eyes filled with scorn, mockery, and self-deprecation.

    "You testing the drug, it devalues my medicine."

    Looking at Lu Jiayue, Lu Qingyi scoffed.

    The medicine worked, so Lu Jiayue was at an advantage. At the very least, she could live much longer.

    "Let¡¯s go."

    Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t bother engaging with Lu Jiayue. She turned to Xu Boyan and then left.

    "Xu Boyan, with so many great women in the world, why did you choose Lu Qingyi?"

    Lu Jiayue started shouting suddenly.

    She loved Xu Boyan, loved him at first sight. Oh, no, even so far as to say it was love.

    Yes, she was fond of money, but she also loved the Xu Boyan she thought was poor at that time.

    She didn¡¯t understand why Xu Boyan would choose Lu Qingyi. Lu Qingyi was beautiful, she was outstanding, even her heart was strong enough.

 Chapter 589: Promotion of 587 Special Effect Drugs_1

    Chapter 589: Promotion of 587 Special Effect Drugs_1"Because she is Lu Qingyi, the only one."

    Xu Boyan stopped in his tracks, responding unflinchingly.

    Indeed, why did he choose Lu Qingyi? Why was he in love with Lu Qingyi?

    The answer was not as complicated as it seemed. It was simple - because she was Lu Qingyi, the unique Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Jiayue paused in surprise, "Don¡¯t you know about all those ¡¯glorious deeds¡¯ of Lu Qingyi?"

    Lu Jiayue bit her lip tightly, speaking with a hint of resentment.

    "Even if she committed a crime, I would bear it for her."

    Xu Boyan¡¯s voice was calm and flat. He reached out to hold Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand, smiling gently at her.

    The girl he loved, he decided to pamper her well. No matter what Lu Qingyi did, he believed he could bear it.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s lips curled slightly. Her face held a warm and happy smile.

    Meeting Xu Boyan was the greatest fortune of her life.

    She could repeat these words over and over again.

    Lu Jiayue watched as the door closed. Shock remained on her face as she stared at the tightly shut door, feeling utterly helpless.

    How could Lu Qingyi be so lucky?

    She slumped down on the bed. She used to shine with brilliance, so why had she sunk to such a level?

    "You need to be observed for two more days. If there are no other symptoms, you can leave." Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    The nurse walked in, speaking slowly.

    For now, everything was fine, but it was uncertain whether this was temporary. Hence, observation was still needed.

    "What do you think of Lu Qingyi?"

    Lu Jiayue lifted her eyes and asked the nurse.

    "She is very nice."

    The nurse did not elaborate, simply answering curtly in three words before leaving the ward.

    Lu Qingyi is indeed very good. If she were to evaluate her, she could say a lot, because Lu Qingyi¡¯s goodness could not be expressed in just a few words.

    ¡ª¡ª

    After returning to the medical organization, Lu Qingyi disassembled the medication, slightly reducing the stronger drugs. The special medicine was completed for the second time.

    By the time she finished, an hour had passed. Lu Qingyi felt both physically and mentally exhausted.

    The seemingly simple experiment was truly challenging and exhausting.

    "Have a drink."

    Xu Boyan stood by the door. Seeing Lu Qingyi coming out, he immediately handed her a cup of water, speaking gently.

    "Have you been waiting this whole time?"

    Lu Qingyi took the water, raised an eyebrow, and asked Xu Boyan with a smile playing at her eyes.

    How wonderful.

    Xu Boyan: "Yes."

    "If I have a difficult labor in the future, wouldn¡¯t you have to wait a whole day and night, or even longer?"

    Lu Qingyi tightened the lid of the bottle, handed it to Xu Boyan, and laughed softly as she teased him.

    If labor were difficult, that possibility could not be excluded.

    "Shh." Xu Boyan extended his hand and covered Lu Qingyi¡¯s mouth, "Don¡¯t talk nonsense."

    Even if he had not personally witnessed a difficult labor, he had heard about how painful it was.

    Of course, he did not want his loved one going through such pain. He hoped for a safe delivery.

    Lu Qingyi smiled, "Alright, I won¡¯t say it."

    "There is no change on Lu Jiayue¡¯s side, everything is normal."

    Xu Boyan reported.

    He knew that what Lu Qingyi cared about most was the special medicine.

    "Good, if Lu Jiayue does not show any adverse reactions in two days, this matter will be considered closed."

    Lu Qingyi stretched lazily, speaking leisurely.

    She had truly been tired these past days, feeling both physically and mentally drained.

    In the past, when she was not pregnant, she had abundant energy. A week¡¯s experiment was nothing to her. But now, due to her pregnancy, she felt very tired.

    Just a little extra work made her feel exhausted.

    "My dear little friend has worked hard."

    Xu Boyan held Lu Qingyi lovingly in his arms, resting his chin on top of her head. His heart was filled with compassion.

    Sadly, he could not share her burden.

    ¡ª¡ª

    Two days later, Lu Jiayue did not show any additional reactions. Lu Qingyi went to examine her body.

    Everything was normal. The virus had been eradicated.

    "Lu Jiayue, you should feel honored to be the test subject. Otherwise, the antidote would not have landed in your hands."

    Before leaving, Lu Qingyi left her with these words.

    Indeed, if Lu Jiayue hadn¡¯t been the test subject, she wouldn¡¯t have received the antidote and would have been isolated until her death.

    Lu Qingyi was no saint, nor was she a particularly kind person. She could help people irrelevant to her, but she would never help someone who always opposed her, and whom she did not like.

    Therefore, Lu Jiayue should be grateful.

    Lu Qingyi had said this in front of Xu Boyan. Lu Jiayue was shocked by Xu Boyan¡¯s indifference.

    The drug was promoted, and it was free. All the medication costs were covered by the medical organization, or to be precise, by Lu Qingyi.

    "Just rest well from now on, and don¡¯t think too much."

    Xu Boyan gently rubbed Lu Qingyi¡¯s head and spoke in a gentle voice.

    Lu Qingyi nodded: "Okay."

    Lu Qingyi sat on the couch, keeping an eye on the news updates from various places and monitoring the virus situation everywhere.

    The medicine was being delivered and developed simultaneously. The members of the medical organization were also urgently preparing the medicine, extremely busy.

    There were many infected people, and the area was wide, hence the required medicine was of a large quantity too. The formula was quickly sent to pharmacies, urging the staff to jointly develop the medicine.

    "My little friend is still concerned for the world."

    Xu Boyan looked at Lu Qingyi and smiled mildly.

    His little friend was really good, and excellent.

    "No, I am just doing what I can."

    Lu Qingyi lifted her head, smiling faintly as she spoke. She did not believe she was remarkable, nor felt she had accomplished anything remarkable.

    She just happened to be in this position, capable of doing these things. Everything just happened to be right.

    So, she didn¡¯t think she was so good or incredible.

    She was Doctor L, the core of the medical organization. If she didn¡¯t strive to do these things then who else could?

    "Right, my little friend is really amazing."

    Xu Boyan laughed, whether it is doing what she can, or bearing the weight of the world, in his eyes, Lu Qingyi was always the kindest and best girl currently existing.

    "I¡¯m sleepy."

    Lu Qingyi yawned widely. She closed her laptop and leaned back into Xu Boyan¡¯s arms.

    Now, she should be able to get a good night¡¯s sleep. She had completed everything she had to do, and there weren¡¯t any major worries anymore.

    "If you¡¯re sleepy, sleep."

    Xu Boyan bent down and gently kissed Lu Qingyi¡¯s forehead.

 Chapter 590 - 588 Doweries_1

    Chapter 590: 588 Doweries_1After promoting the miracle drug, Dr. L¡¯s popularity reached another peak. Many people were discussing him, many admired him.

    Lu Qingyi was lying lazily in her bed, scrolling through short videos, unfazed by the buzz outside.

    "Why did you buy so many things?"

    Lu Qingyi came out of her bedroom to find the living room filled with stuff. She asked Xu Boyan, who was in the kitchen making breakfast.

    Strange.

    Xu Boyan had gone out early in the morning to buy things, things they didn¡¯t need, which felt strange.

    "For a betrothal visit."

    Xu Boyan turned around, his smile warm and wide at Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi: "???"

    Betrothal visit?

    She looked at Xu Boyan, perplexed. They were already married, their child almost arriving, and now he was thinking about making a betrothal visit?

    This was entirely unnecessary, and she didn¡¯t care about these formalities.

    "We should still follow the necessary process."

    Xu Boyan turned off the stove, served the meal in the living room, and slowly voiced his thoughts.

    The wedding was in a week¡¯s time. He was putting the cart before the horse, but he still wished to follow these traditions.

    An engagement was no longer necessary as they had already gotten their marriage certificate.

    "No need, we¡¯re already married."

    Lu Qingyi shook her head, believing these routines were unnecessary. Because before she acknowledged Lu Mohai and found out he existed, she had already decided to marry Xu Boyan.

    "We can¡¯t let other people mock us."

    Xu Boyan took off his apron and gently ruffled Lu Qingyi¡¯s hair as he spoke.

    Betrothal and dowry are necessary etiquette.

    Just as Lu Qingyi had recently acknowledged her ancestors and returned to her clan, the Lu family looked down on her. Who knows what they were saying about her behind her back?

    Xu Boyan knew Lu Qingyi wouldn¡¯t care about this, but he didn¡¯t want her to be the subject of gossip.

    His girl, he had to protect her well.

    ¡ª¡ª

    Lu Mohai looked at Xu Boyan with his numerous bags, then at Lu Qingyi standing beside him, feeling a little bewildered.

    He had no idea what was going on.

    "Why did you buy so many things?"

    Lu Mohai asked Xu Boyan, puzzled.

    "Dowry, for the betrothal visit."

    Xu Boyan succinctly answered, maintaining a serious tone.

    Lu Mohai was taken aback: "..."

    They were already married, and the baby was almost here... Was it necessary to have a betrothal visit now?

    "We can¡¯t ignore customs. I don¡¯t want people asking in the future why I didn¡¯t give my girl a dowry."

    Xu Boyan slowly spoke again, his tone plain, but his eyes were unusually gentle when looking at Lu Qingyi.

    He didn¡¯t want people inquiring in the future why he hadn¡¯t given Lu Qingyi any dowry before marrying her.

    Lu Mohai: "..."

    He looked at Xu Boyan and slowly said, "Okay." S~ea??h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    If Xu Boyan thought this way, it was unquestionably good, but Lu Mohai still felt it was rather strange.

    Xu Boyan had Xu Yi help move things into the Lu Mansion. A large number of items filled half the living room.

    Lu Qingyi: "..."

    She looked at Xu Boyan speechlessly. Had he bought too many things? Wasn¡¯t a token gift enough?

    Upon hearing the commotion, Lu Mojing and Lu Zhizhou emerged from inside. Seeing the lavish assortment of items in the living room left them in awe.

    Lu Zhizhou looked at Lu Qingyi, puzzled.

    Lu Qingyi shrugged. She really didn¡¯t know anything. Xu Boyan¡¯s idea was really sudden.

    So sudden that she felt quite in a state of disorientation.

    "What¡¯s all this?"

    Lu Mojing looked at the items on the floor in surprise, a glint in his eyes.

    Having a long-standing affinity for valuable items, he could roughly estimate the price of the goods. They were of high value, and not all could be bought with money.

    "Dowry for Qingyi."

    Xu Boyan answered casually, entirely undisturbed.

    Dowry?

    So valuable?

    Lu Mojing was stunned. Just how much did Xu Boyan care about Lu Qingyi to give her such valuable gifts?

    Indeed, money could measure some things, but many items were beyond money¡¯s measure.

    So was it the mother¡¯s worth boosting the child, or did he really care for her?

    "Qingyi is so lucky, I¡¯m even jealous."

    Lu Zhizhou came to Lu Qingyi¡¯s side and gently spoke with a smile, a hint of envy in her eyes.

    Lu Qingyi and Xu Boyan had developed their relationship to this stage and could openly be together. In contrast, she and He Chenguang were not torn apart only because of Lu Qingyi.

    Although Lu Mojing no longer explicitly asked them to break up, his suggestion made her feel cold.

    Lu Mojing wants her to marry He Chenguang, acquire half of the Lu family assets, and then divorce He Chenguang.

    Such a father, truly...

    "You¡¯ll be too. I will always be your strong support."

    Lu Qingyi smiled slightly as she earnestly spoke.

    Lu Zhizhou also smiled: "Okay."

    Even though she was the elder sister, she felt as though Lu Qingyi always took care of her. It seemed like Lu Qingyi was the elder sister.

    In comparison, Lu Qingyi was more mature, in terms of personality.

    "You two are already married. Keep these things; I have no use for them."

    Lu Mohai looked at these things, massaged his temples, and spoke. He found the situation quite bothersome.

    Xu Boyan emphasized again: "This is a dowry."

    "I haven¡¯t raised Qingyi, haven¡¯t fulfilled a father¡¯s duties. Before I acknowledged Qingyi, you two had already decided to get married. So, take these dowries back, just leave them for Qingyi."

    Lu Mohai slowly spoke.

    "Dad, this is for you, please keep it."

    After receiving a message from Xu Boyan¡¯s eyes, Lu Qingyi smiled and spoke.

    Once bought, how could they be returned?

    Xu Boyan wouldn¡¯t do such a thing.

    "I am your daughter. It¡¯s only natural for you to accept your son-in-law¡¯s dowry."

    Before Lu Mohai could say anything further, Lu Qingyi preemptively spoke. Her voice was quite soft.

    "Okay."

    With things having already gotten to this point, Lu Mohai naturally wouldn¡¯t say anything further and accepted.

    Looking at the items, Lu Mojing was excited: "Zhizhou, just look at how good Qingyi is at choosing a partner."

    He looked at Lu Zhizhou, his words carried a hidden meaning.

    Nothing more than criticizing Lu Zhizhou¡¯s choice of partner.

    Lu Zhizhou remained silent, pretending not to hear.

    "Dad, let¡¯s have a meal with my parents tonight. Consider it a gathering."

    Xu Boyan spoke again, having already arranged everything.

    Lu Qingyi turned to look at Xu Boyan, the corner of her mouth twitching slightly. Man, he really had thought of everything.

    Lu Mohai asked, "What time and where?"

 Chapter 591 - 589 Proposes Again_1

    Chapter 591: 589 Proposes Again_1The dinner was arranged at Guxiang Residence. Xu Hang and Gu Xiang arrived early, and the meals were already ordered; they were just waiting for Lu Mohai to arrive before serving the dishes.

    Xu Boyan, Lu Qingyi, and Lu Mohai came together.

    "I never dreamed our wish would come true."

    Upon seeing Lu Mohai, Xu Hang made a playful jest with a smile.

    They joked in their school days that if they each had children in the future, and one had a son and the other a daughter, then they could become in-laws.

    Xu Hang was married and had a child, Lu Mohai was still a lone wolf. Xu Hang thought this wish would never come true in this lifetime, let alone so coincidentally.

    "Indeed, perhaps this is destiny."

    Lu Mohai was also elated. If Xu Boyan, whom Lu Qingyi liked, was someone he could trust implicitly.

    Xu Boyan had grown up under his watch and was the child of his brother, so his character and integrity were unquestionable.

    "These two kids have long been married. I always feel there¡¯s no need for a bridal gift now, and I don¡¯t feel entitled to accept it."

    Lu Mohai sat down and said those words to Xu Hang quite seriously.

    He indeed felt he had no right to accept it. While it was true that Lu Qingyi was his biological daughter, he had never raised her.

    "This is something Ayan should give. Yiyi has acknowledged you as her father, so it¡¯s only natural."

    Gu Xiang said with laughter in her eyes.

    It was good.

    The dinner was very joyous. Most of the time, Lu Mohai and Xu Hang were chatting, Gu Xiang would chime in occasionally, Lu Qingyi and Xu Boyan didn¡¯t say much throughout the meal.

    ¡ª¡ª

    "Xu Boyan, I never dreamed, or dare to hope for such a life."

    Walking hand in hand by the river, Lu Qingyi looked up at Xu Boyan, her hand firm around his.

    Her smile radiated happiness.

    A lifetime partner was a luxury for the old Lu Qingyi and never something she considered.

    The word ¡¯love¡¯ never existed in her world.

    "Before I met you, I never gave it any thought either."

    Lowering his head to look at Lu Qingyi, Xu Boyan¡¯s eyes were full of stars.

    He did not want to compromise. His heart had never fluttered before meeting Lu Qingyi. He was indifferent to desires until he met her, where his heart began to beat.

    Lu Qingyi was his heartthrob, the only one. So indeed, meeting her was a stroke of good luck.

    "Do you hope for a boy or a girl?"

    Lightly stroking her stomach, Lu Qingyi asked gently, her voice was filled with softness and affection.

    It was a long-held saying: when a mother thinks of her little sprout, a smile naturally forms on her face.

    She used to disbelieve it because of Yao Meishu. Now she believes it because that¡¯s exactly how she feels.

    "I like both. If it¡¯s a girl, she will be as cute as you are. If it¡¯s a boy, he will protect you with me."

    Xu Boyan gently held Lu Qingyi into his arms, his voice was tender and indulgent. S§×ar?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    It is commonly said, daughters should be raised richly, sons poorly. If he has a daughter, he will definitely spoil her.

    As for sons, they need to learn independence from a young age.

    Lu Qingyi: "Mmm."

    "Little one, close your eyes."

    Xu Boyan let go of Lu Qingyi, gentleness in his eyes as he spoke.

    His eyes which sparkled with delight, were filled with nothing but Lu Qingyi.

    "Fine."

    Lu Qingyi obediently closed her eyes.

    "Pop!", the sound of fireworks bursting echoed in her ears, exceptionally clear and pleasing.

    "You may open now."

    When Lu Qingyi opened her eyes, she saw Xu Boyan on one knee, looking tenderly at her.

    "Little one, marry me."

    In his hand was a diamond ring. The ring sparkled faintly under the moonlight while Xu Boyan¡¯s eyes were filled with adoration.

    The fireworks in the sky bloomed continuously. The billboards on the streets were slowly changing.

    [Lu Qingyi, will you marry me!]

    [Lu Qingyi, will you marry me!]

    These six characters gradually appeared in the sky, and the billboards on the streets also gradually changed to these six characters.

    The night sky was beautiful.

    A few pedestrians on the street were gathering around them one by one.

    Looking at Xu Boyan, Lu Qingyi¡¯s initial expression was one of surprise, followed by pure joy. She stared at Xu Boyan, not knowing what to do for a moment.

    This wasn¡¯t Xu Boyan¡¯s first marriage proposal, but the third. Each proposal came with a diamond ring.

    The first was very modest, the second was quite grand at the marriage registry, and the third was very romantic.

    Every time was different, but the proposer was the same person.

    "Say yes! Say yes!"

    "Agree to him, agree to him."

    "The lady should not hesitate, just say yes."

    "Say yes quickly."

    "Ahhh, just say yes."

    "..."

    The bystanders urged, hoping to witness this wonderful union.

    Lu Qingyi covered her mouth, moved to tears.

    "Little one, will you accept? I will use my whole life to protect you, to love and care for you. I won¡¯t let you be wronged, unhappy, or sad."

    Xu Boyan spoke tenderly, his eyes were filled with nothing but Lu Qingyi, just like a young man who had just proposed.

    His words were full of affection.

    "Yes."

    Unconsciously, Lu Qingyi took off the diamond ring from her hand and reached out her own.

    Xu Boyan chuckled as he slid the ring onto Lu Qingyi¡¯s finger, both smiling at each other.

    Xu Boyan lowered his head while Lu Qingyi tiptoed, and they shared a kiss.

    The crowd cheered.

    "Wait, I think I saw this lady remove another ring."

    Among the crowd, some with keen eyesight addressed this inconsistency amidst the romantic atmosphere.

    "Indeed, I saw it too."

    "Is this a marriage scam?"

    "That¡¯s strange."

    "..."

    Once someone addressed the situation, naturally, others would follow suit.

    After all, Lu Qingyi removing a ring was a fact that couldn¡¯t be denied.

    "This isn¡¯t my first proposal."

    Xu Boyan gently grasped Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand and said in a calm voice.

    "This is the third time my husband has proposed to me, and this is the third diamond ring."

    Lu Qingyi lifted her hand and spoke slowly, wearing a happy smile upon her face.

    Being proposed to three times by the same man was an extraordinary thing.

    Other than Xu Boyan, perhaps no one else would do such a thing.

    The first time, the DR diamond ring represented Xu Boyan¡¯s heart.

    The second time, the ring before getting their marriage license represented Xu Boyan¡¯s eternal devotion.

    The third time, the ring before their wedding ceremony, represented commitment for life.

 Chapter 592 - 590 Fortunate to Meet You in Three Lives_1

    Chapter 592: 590 Fortunate to Meet You in Three Lives_1A man proposing to a woman three times, it¡¯s really an incredible thing that has left passersby in awe.

    "What, three times?"

    "Did I hear it wrong?"

    "Why doesn¡¯t this man also propose to me?"

    "Admiration."

    "Why can¡¯t I have love when others are having sweet love?"

    "So enviable."

    "..."

    Beyond envy, they really didn¡¯t know what else to say.

    Lu Qingyi laughed sweetly as she leaned into Xu Boyan¡¯s arms. Xu Boyan, holding her, also had a gentle smile on his face.

    Because he loves Lu Qingyi, he can propose many times.

    His girl deserves the finest things in the world.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s eyes curved with happiness, she didn¡¯t really care about the formality, all she cared about was that the man was always Xu Boyan. S§×ar?h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    As long as it was Xu Boyan, she would be very happy.

    The fireworks gradually faded away, the street captions also slowly disappeared, suddenly the street lights lit up brightly.

    Countless balloons flew into the sky, as well as hot air balloons, banners hung on the hot air balloons:

    Your eyebrows are longer than the mountains, your eyes clearer than the water, across many mountains and rivers and through many rains. You are the only one in my life, Lu Qingyi, I love you.

    The large characters were very eye-catching, pedestrians on the streets all looked up, all envying the girl named Lu Qingyi.

    Yes, fireworks, streets, hot air balloon confessions, actually it¡¯s the romance many girls want.

    The moon tonight is very beautiful.

    Lu Qingyi fell asleep in Xu Boyan¡¯s arms, Xu Boyan carefully picked up the girl and took her home.

    The girl he cherished in his palm was lovely.

    Some people might ask, isn¡¯t one proposal enough for a lifetime? Why propose three times?

    Xu Boyan¡¯s answer is:

    You only need to get married once, but he believes he can propose four times.

    The first time, a Dr diamond ring, representing Lu Qingyi is his only love in this life, a faithful love.

    The second time, a proposal before the marriage license, representing that amongst the vast sea of people, he had chosen you, only you for this life.

    The third time, a proposal more than a week before the wedding, representing lifetime commitment, walking with you hand in hand through the past, present, and future, growing old together.

    The fourth time, a proposal the day before the wedding, representing the four seasons, I yearn to accompany you through every spring, summer, autumn, and winter, henceforth happiness is you and even the ordinary is you.

    The fourth time... is coming soon, Xu Boyan looked at the girl in his arms, his smile filled with an indulgent love.

    Yes, he wants to propose to her four times, each one representing a different meaning.

    He hopes that in the future, they can walk hand in hand, grow old together. When their hair turns white, their memories of youth would still be beautiful.

    Xu Boyan never envied passionate young love, what he envied was growing old together.

    He and his darling, they will be very very happy in the future.

    ¡ª¡ª

    A lot of people saw last night¡¯s sensational confession, just not in the same area, so they couldn¡¯t make a fuss about it.

    The name #LuQingyi# quickly trends. Many people discuss it.

    People who don¡¯t know Lu Qingyi express their envy, they all want to see what this lucky girl looks like.

    People who know Lu Qingyi, for the most part, express their envy and sincere blessings. Of course, there are also jealousy.

    After all, no one is perfect, and it is impossible for someone to be liked by everyone.

    Late wind: My God, I envy this girl named Lu Qingyi so much.

    Jianghu: Which man is so generous?

    Giggles: If a man treated me like this, I would marry him even if I had to cry.

    Silent: Wake up, guys like this are not that common.

    Little laughter: I¡¯m jealous, feels like I ate a lemon.

    Little: I know this Lu Qingyi, she is a very pretty woman, she has the capital.

    ...

    The internet is having heated discussions while the person in question is sleeping soundly.

    The sun rises, and Lu Qingyi is still sleeping, showing no signs of waking up at all.

    Xu Boyan doesn¡¯t disturb her.

    The little one is becoming increasingly sleepy, I guess pregnancy can be quite hard.

    Wen Linyu¡¯s leg is healed, but he hasn¡¯t gone looking for Lu Qingyi since he started walking normally, though he has watched her from afar a few times.

    She...is doing very well.

    Shame, it¡¯s not going so well for me.

    A breeze blows by the lake, and Wen Linyu is sitting by the lake fishing, just like before. He has seen the trending searches.

    Lu Qingyi...Lu Qingyi...

    What should I do?

    You¡¯re the only one I have in my heart.

    You¡¯re happy, so what should I do?

    What do you want me to do?

    Xu Boyan... Xu Boyan, it was me who met YiYi first, so why did she end up choosing you?

    "Young Master, it¡¯s getting cold."

    Uncle Wen comes over with a blanket in his hand and says slowly.

    Although Wen Linyu¡¯s leg is healed, it¡¯s better not to catch a cold, he needs to take care and stay warm.

    "Uncle Wen, am I a loser?"

    Wen Linyu doesn¡¯t look back. He ignores Wen¡¯s words and instead asks his own question.

    "Young Master, you¡¯re excellent."

    Uncle Wen lowers his eyes and says faintly.

    He knows what Wen Linyu is thinking, and he knows no matter how good Wen Linyu is, he will never be the one chosen by Lu Qingyi.

    "Then why doesn¡¯t she like me?"

    Wen Linyu turns to look at Uncle Wen, his smile filled with irony.

    Yes, why doesn¡¯t Lu Qingyi like him?

    "Different people have different likes, love has never been about material worth or appearances."

    Uncle Wen says slowly.

    Yes, love is an elusive thing, who can fathom it?

    Good looks are just the good impression at first sight, material wealth is just the guarantee of a life, love is a unique and wonderful thing.

    Many people say they like handsome or beautiful people, they certainly say so verbally, but in the end, their partners are not as good-looking as they demanded.

    There¡¯s a saying, love without material basis is like scattered sand.

    But with material foundation, would there be love? The answer is uncertain.

    "Then...do you think, if Xu Boyan doesn¡¯t exist in this world, would she choose me?"

    Wen Linyu looks up at the sky, his voice soft.

    Xu Boyan and Lu Qingyi¡¯s wedding date is coming soon, in just a few days, almost there.

    After the wedding, they will not be hidden, but will announce it to the world, then everyone will know Lu Qingyi is Xu Boyan¡¯s wife.

    Wen Linyu always wondered, if Xu Boyan didn¡¯t exist in this world, could he be the one to accompany Lu Qingyi throughout her life?

 Chapter 593 - 591 Weird and Wonderful_1

    Chapter 593: 591 Weird and Wonderful_1Wen Bo remained silent, looking at Wen Linyu, it took him a while before he finally said: "No."

    No.

    If Xu Boyan didn¡¯t exist in this world, Lu Qingyi, even if she lived alone her whole life, would not choose Wen Linyu.

    Even though this statement is hard to bear and saddening, it is the truth.

    Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t like Wen Linyu, she wasn¡¯t the type of girl that would make do, and she certainly wasn¡¯t short of money.

    Various signs indicated that Lu Qingyi was simply not interested in Wen Linyu, the best outcome was to treat Wen Linyu as a friend or brother.

    Wen Linyu lowered his head, lightly laughed a few times with a hint of self-mockery.

    He picked up his phone, and sent a text to Lu Qingyi with a new number.

    [ May you be blessed with lifetime prosperity, may the gentle breeze and moonlight accompany you at the end of the world. I hope your remaining life is filled with happiness, and I will be watching over you on each significant day of your life.]

    Without signature or notes, Wen Linyu sent the message just like that.

    Lu Qingyi would understand, she would know the person who sent the message was him.

    After Wen Linyu set down his phone, he looked up at the azure sky, tears welled up in his eyes. Sear?h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Yiyi, I hope there¡¯s no Xu Boyan in our next life, and you can see me, allowing me to accompany you for life.

    ¡ª¡ª

    The night before the wedding, tradition dictates that one should return to their parents¡¯ home. Lu Qingyi sat on the sofa in the apartment, staring blankly at Xu Boyan, who was busy in the kitchen.

    "We are already married by law, do we really need to do this?"

    Lu Qingyi, with her cheek nestled in her hand, spoke unhurriedly.

    Well, it wasn¡¯t that she was loath to part from Xu Boyan, it¡¯s that she didn¡¯t want to return to the Lu mansion. After all, she hadn¡¯t lived there before and had no emotional attachment to it.

    She was more comfortable living in their small apartment.

    "No, we must follow the procedures."

    Xu Boyan shook his head at Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi: "..."

    During a usual wedding, it¡¯s usually the man who doesn¡¯t want to part from the woman and doesn¡¯t want her to return to her parents¡¯ home. So why was it reversed in her case?

    She was the one who didn¡¯t want to return.

    This was truly hilarious.

    "Xu Boyan, you¡¯re acting strange."

    Lu Qingyi was watching Xu Boyan, and she slowly spoke with a slight tone.

    "Huh?"

    Xu Boyan looked at Lu Qingyi with a puzzled expression as he served the dinner he prepared.

    Lu Qingyi asked: "Shouldn¡¯t you be pleased?"

    If she felt this way, shouldn¡¯t Xu Boyan be happy?

    Shouldn¡¯t we follow the necessary procedures? What the hell was that?

    Xu Boyan was acting strange.

    "Silly girl, this is called a tradition, it signifies that we can go much farther in our journey."

    Xu Boyan chuckled, and as he passed by he playfully ruffled Lu Qingyi¡¯s hair.

    Tradition?

    Lu Qingyi: "???"

    Did he, Xu Boyan, care about such things? The answer was definitely no.

    So, what¡¯s all this about?

    "After dinner, I¡¯ll take you home. We¡¯ll see each other tomorrow, okay?"

    Xu Boyan gently kissed Lu Qingyi¡¯s face, his voice soft and tender.

    Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t object anymore, saying: "Alright."

    Well, she just didn¡¯t feel any attachment to that house, and she had never lived there, so she was naturally reluctant to return.

    Although she cared for Lu Mohai, that didn¡¯t mean she cared for a house.

    After sending Lu Qingyi to the entrance of the Lu Mansion, Xu Boyan left without any hesitation.

    Watching Xu Boyan leave without any hesitation, Lu Qingyi felt puzzled. She had a feeling that Xu Boyan was acting very strangely today.

    "Why are you just standing at the door and not coming in? Are you shy or reluctant?"

    Lu Zhizhou walked out from the house to see Lu Qingyi standing at the door in a daze. She couldn¡¯t help but tease.

    "Sister," Lu Qingyi called out, then said, "I find Xu Boyan very strange today."

    She slightly furrowed her brows.

    Normally, Xu Boyan couldn¡¯t bear to be apart from her. He liked to stick to her, never leaving her side.

    Today, he was surprisingly determined to leave. Something was definitely wrong, something was super wrong.

    "Silly girl, pregnant women are prone to suspicion. Tomorrow is your wedding day, he might be feeling nervous."

    Lu Zhizhou walked over to Lu Qingyi, took her hand, and spoke softly.

    Lu Zhizhou emphasized the word ¡¯women¡¯ strongly.

    Lu Qingyi: "???"

    A twitch appeared at the corner of her mouth. She was already a ¡¯woman¡¯? She was only twenty years old.

    "Alright, come in and sit down, it¡¯s a bit cold outside."

    Without another word, Lu Zhizhou pulled Lu Qingyi inside.

    Lu Mohai was quite busy so he wasn¡¯t at the Lu Mansion. Only Lu Zhizhou was at home.

    "Are you knitting a scarf?"

    Lu Qingyi saw the balls of yarn in the living room and asked unhurriedly.

    "Yes, it¡¯s for He Chenguang."

    The corners of Lu Zhizhou¡¯s lips curled up into a smile. When she mentioned He Chenguang, her face was full of smiles.

    Every moment she spent with He Chenguang was especially joyful, she loved those days.

    They say when you¡¯re in love, you can¡¯t help but smile when you mention that person. Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t believe it before, but now she did.

    Perhaps when she mentioned Xu Boyan, she also couldn¡¯t help but wear a smile.

    "I envy your skills."

    Lu Qingyi voiced her admiration.

    She had always been smart and learned quickly, but when it came to knitting, she was absolutely helpless.

    She once knitted a scarf for Xu Boyan, which took up a lot of her energy, but the product she produced was hideous.

    Perhaps when it comes to knitting, she really didn¡¯t have the talent.

    "I envy you, silly girl."

    Lu Zhizhou chuckled lightly.

    A lot of people were envious of Lu Qingyi¡¯s current life.

    "By the way, Sister, when are you planning to marry He Chenguang?"

    All of a sudden, Lu Qingyi asked. She was about to marry Xu Boyan, so Lu Zhizhou must have had some thoughts too, right?

    Compared to love relationships, Lu Zhizhou and He Chenguang had known each other longer and had been together longer.

    "We¡¯ll see, there¡¯s no rush."

    Lu Zhizhou¡¯s smile gradually dimmed, and her voice was particularly soft.

    No rush?

    Of course she would be anxious, but what was the use of being anxious?

    She and Lu Qingyi were after all different.

    Lu Qingyi married Xu Boyan openly and aboveboard, she never had any concerns.

    But she did.

    She had proposed secretly obtaining the household register and getting married to He Chenguang, but He Chenguang wished that one day, they could legally marry.

    Of course, she also wanted a legal marriage. Although Lu Mojing was power-hungry and attached great importance to money and status, he was good to her and gave her many things.

    "I can help you."

    Lu Qingyi looked at Lu Zhizhou and seriously said.

    As long as Lu Zhizhou asked, she would help without hesitation.

    "There¡¯s been enough trouble with you for me and Chenguang, we¡¯ll solve the remaining issues by ourselves."

    Lu Zhizhou gently shook her head and said, it was true that she and He Chenguang had been causing a lot of trouble for Lu Qingyi.

 Chapter 594 - 592 Fourth Proposal_1

    Chapter 594: 592 Fourth Proposal_1She didn¡¯t want to keep troubling Lu Qingyi, it made her feel guilty.

    Lu Qingyi looked into Lu Zhizhou¡¯s eyes and said urgently, "We¡¯re sisters, and you¡¯re my older sister."

    The people Lu Qingyi chose to care about were her own. Helping her own people didn¡¯t seem like a problem to her.

    "Exactly because I¡¯m the older sister, I feel I should take this journey on my own."

    Lu Zhizhou said softly, smiling gently.

    There was a long way ahead of her and she couldn¡¯t always rely on Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Zhizhou¡¯s phone vibrated. She picked it up, checked it and replied, a soft smile playing on her lips.

    Lu Qingyi raised her eyebrows at Lu Zhizhou: "Your future brother-in-law?"

    Lu Zhizhou just smiled, neither denying nor confirming it.

    "I, as your older sister, haven¡¯t even given you a gift yet. Let¡¯s go shopping. Tomorrow is your wedding."

    Lu Zhizhou said slowly, her voice gentle.

    Yes, she had known Lu Qingyi for quite a while, and had never given her any gifts, despite Lu Qingyi having helped her out many times.

    Lu Qingyi replied, "Sure."

    She didn¡¯t like shopping, but she could accompany Lu Zhizhou.

    "Boyan told me that you don¡¯t like shopping."

    Lu Zhizhou strolled through the mall, arm in arm with Lu Qingyi, and said slowly.

    "Indeed I don¡¯t." Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t deny, "But occasionally, it¡¯s okay."

    She didn¡¯t like shopping simply because she didn¡¯t really need anything and she was too lazy.

    "What do you think of this pair?"

    Lu Zhizhou pointed to a pair of earrings in the display case and asked Lu Qingyi.

    They were silver earrings, in the shape of teardrops, very simple.

    Lu Qingyi smiled, "Nice."

    She liked simple things and thought these were nice.

    "Miss, can you pack this pair for us, thank you."

    Lu Zhizhou called one of the salespeople over and asked softly.

    "Yiyi, do you want milk tea?"

    After buying the gift, Lu Zhizhou handed it to Lu Qingyi, looked at her phone, and asked.

    "I¡¯m fine with anything."

    "Then accompany me downstairs to buy some. The one across the street tastes really good."

    Lu Zhizhou said affectionately, then went downstairs with Lu Qingyi.

    It looked like the milk tea shop across the street was really popular, there was a long line. Lu Zhizhou suddenly let go of Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand and ran to join the queue.

    Lu Qingyi: "???"

    Was she being ditched?

    Did she rank lower than a cup of milk tea?

    Just as Lu Qingyi took a step to follow her, she was blocked by a huge brown teddy bear.

    Lu Qingyi: "???"

    Why was it blocking her?

    The bear¡¯s back was to her, then it suddenly produced a large bouquet of roses from behind its back and handed them to Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi: "???"

    Looking at the huge bouquet of roses the bear was holding, a slight smile twitched at the corner of Lu Qingyi¡¯s mouth. She thought this bear was simply mad. Sear?h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    She tried to walk around it but the bear blocked her way again.

    "Move."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s voice was particularly cold.

    The bear didn¡¯t budge and pushed the bouquet of roses toward Lu Qingyi again.

    "You¡¯re crazy!"

    The look in Lu Qingyi¡¯s eyes was cold, as was her voice.

    If it weren¡¯t for the fact that it was someone in a bear costume, she might have given it a good kick.

    The bear kept pushing the flowers into her arms. Unintentionally, Lu Qingyi caught them. She looked at the flowers in her arms, her expression was indescribable.

    "Little girl, marry me."

    The bear suddenly dropped onto one knee, holding out a ring box and said solemnly.

    A familiar voice rang in her ears. Lu Qingyi: "....

    Damn.

    She really didn¡¯t know how to describe her feelings at the moment.

    Here we go again.

    Looking at the bouquet of flowers in hand, then at the bear, or rather, the ring box in Xu Boyan¡¯s hand, Lu Qingyi felt quite speechless.

    Didn¡¯t he just propose a week ago? Why was he doing it again?

    Resigned, Lu Qingyi removed the ring from her hand, extended her right hand, and Xu Boyan helped her put the ring on.

    Xu Boyan removed the bear¡¯s head revealing a handsome face.

    "Xu Boyan, you just proposed a few days ago."

    Holding the bouquet, Lu Qingyi said to Xu Boyan.

    "The first time was once in a lifetime, the second time was because it had to be you, the third time was about being fortunate to meet you in three lifetimes, the fourth time was because I want to spend four seasons with you."

    Xu Boyan gazed at Lu Qingyi affectionately, slowly explaining the meaning behind his four proposals.

    "Little girl, from now on, let¡¯s walk this journey together, through each meal and every season. I will always hold your hand and walk with you, till we grow old, till the end of life."

    Xu Boyan was still kneeling on one knee. His voice was filled with deep affection, and his eyes held only Lu Qingyi.

    The crowd around them began to gather, curious onlookers and those who were completely envious.

    "Okay."

    Tears pooled in Lu Qingyi¡¯s eyes and eventually fell. She rarely cried, especially not in public. But today, she couldn¡¯t help it. She wanted to cry.

    Xu Boyan... was really great.

    Xu Boyan stood up and pulled Lu Qingyi into his arms. The two hugged tightly.

    "Wow, that¡¯s so romantic."

    "I¡¯m turning into a lemon."

    "I¡¯m so jealous. They are such a beautiful couple."

    "Isn¡¯t that girl Lu Qingyi?"

    "Who¡¯s Lu Qingyi?"

    "Professor Lu from Hadrick University."

    "Wait, wait, isn¡¯t that man Xu Boyan?"

    "Kinda looks like him."

    "No way?"

    "Can¡¯t be?"

    "......."

    The crowd began to get noisy, some of them recognized Lu Qingyi and Xu Boyan and were completely stunned.

    The personalities of the two... were very similar. No one would have thought they¡¯d end up together.

    Lu Zhizhou had already bought the milk tea. She stood across from Lu Qingyi and Xu Boyan. There was a joyful smile on her face as she watched the two embracing.

    It was lovely.

    Knowing that Lu Qingyi and Xu Boyan¡¯s wedding was tomorrow, everyone was speculating about what the wedding would be like.

    Was it going to be a full-blown affair?

    Just a few days ago, Xu Boyan¡¯s proposal was quite high-profile, and now it was unique again. How much would a man love a girl to willingly propose so many times?

    Normally, a man¡¯s knees are coated with gold, Xu Boyan was nobility himself. Yet, he proposed on one knee to the same woman multiple times.

    Was he madly in love?

    "How could you...?"

    After a long hug, they separated. Lu Qingyi looked at Xu Boyan¡¯s outfit and somehow she felt at a loss for words.

    It was... quite cute.

    But it didn¡¯t match Xu Boyan¡¯s personality at all.

 Chapter 595 - 593 Fully-cooked Steak_1

    Chapter 595: 593 Fully-cooked Steak_1The proposal a few days ago was quite a sensation, but it was very much in Xu Boyan¡¯s style. Today¡¯s proposal, though, was really quite unpretentious.

    Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t expect this man, Xu Boyan, to be willing to don a bear suit to propose to her.

    This man...

    "The child of my house deserves the best."

    Xu Boyan gently touched Lu Qingyi¡¯s head and slowly began to speak, his voice gentle and tender.

    Yes, Lu Qingyi deserves the best.

    He wants to bring the best things in the world to Lu Qingyi.

    "Xu Boyan, do you propose like this? Most people propose once, but you¡¯ve done it four times. This is the fourth ring."

    Lu Qingyi slowly began to speak, her voice not loud, but many people around heard it.

    They were looking at Xu Boyan with astonishment.

    Fourth time?

    "Come on, four times, that¡¯s impressive."

    "Most people propose once. This is the first time I¡¯ve heard someone propose four times."

    "So, jealous."

    "Suddenly I feel like I¡¯ve eaten a mouthful of dog food."

    "Jealous, other than jealousy I don¡¯t know what to say."

    "Does proposing four times mean something special?"

    "I want a boyfriend like this."

    "...."

    There were many people in the crowd who were envious, and of course, some were also green with envy.

    Most girls dream of love and they all envy Lu Qingyi.

    "As long as it¡¯s you, I can propose as many times as it takes."

    Xu Boyan looked at Lu Qingyi, his eyes full of adoration.

    Yes, as long as it¡¯s Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Zhizhou watched the two in the crowd. She took her bubble tea and quietly left, sending a text to Lu Qingyi.

    She was going to find her He Chenguang.

    "It was you who had my sister bring me here, wasn¡¯t it?"

    Lu Qingyi looked at Xu Boyan and slowly spoke.

    The moment she saw Xu Boyan, Lu Qingyi knew it. Otherwise, Lu Zhizhou wouldn¡¯t have brought her here to shop, and wouldn¡¯t have let go of her hand when she went to buy bubble tea.

    It turned out that everything was planned in advance.

    Xu Boyan admitted, "Hmm."

    "Ah, by the way, where¡¯s my sister?"

    Lu Qingyi looked up, the queue at the bubble tea shop across the street had decreased a lot, she didn¡¯t see Lu Zhizhou.

    After a careful look, she still didn¡¯t see her.

    "She probably left."

    Xu Boyan followed Lu Qingyi¡¯s gaze, slowly speaking.

    There was no sign of Lu Zhizhou across the street, she must have slipped away.

    Lu Qingyi took out her phone and sure enough, there was a text from Lu Zhizhou saying she left first.

    "I¡¯ll go change out of this outfit and then take you to eat."

    Xu Boyan gently rubbed Lu Qingyi¡¯s head, and slowly began to speak, the smile on his lips was very indulgent and soft.

    Lu Qingyi grinned, "Okay."

    She was actually really hungry. Ever since she became pregnant, she¡¯s been able to eat a lot. It felt like she could never get enough.

    Probably the child would be a foodie when they were born.

    Lu Qingyi gently stroked her own belly, looking down at her slightly bulging stomach. The look in her eyes was soft.

    Very gentle.

    It was the radiance of motherly love.

    After waiting for a while, Xu Boyan changed out of the bear suit.

    "What do you want to eat?"

    Xu Boyan holding Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand, looking at her with gentle eyes.

    No matter how you look at it, his little partner was the most good-looking.

    "I want to eat steak."

    Lu Qingyi gently bit her lip and said.

    She didn¡¯t know why, but she suddenly wanted to eat it.

    Xu Boyan paused for a moment, "Okay."

    Having known Lu Qingyi for so long and understanding all her preferences, Lu Qingyi liked Chinese food and barely ate Western food, almost never.

    He had never seen her eat Western food before, and was curious why she suddenly wanted to eat it.

    "I don¡¯t know why, but suddenly I wanted to eat it."

    Lu Qingyi looked up at Xu Boyan and slowly spoke.

    She didn¡¯t really like Western food and she didn¡¯t really like steak, but suddenly she wanted to eat it.

    "Eat upstairs? Or?"

    Xu Boyan had a gentle smile on his face. There were several restaurants upstairs.

    Xu Boyan knew there was a Western restaurant upstairs, but the food wasn¡¯t very good, just average.

    "Let¡¯s eat upstairs, it¡¯s closer, and I¡¯m hungry."

    Lu Qingyi said, as long as it wasn¡¯t really bad, she was truly hungry now.

    Xu Boyan: "Okay."

    The atmosphere in the restaurant was very good, with a bit of a retro vibe, and beautiful English songs were playing.

    "Two medium-rare steaks."

    Xu Boyan didn¡¯t look at the menu, he ordered directly.

    "I want a well-done steak."

    Lu Qingyi, propping up her chin, slowly began to speak without any hint of joking.

    The waiter looked at Lu Qingyi as if she were a country bumpkin, "Sorry, we don¡¯t have well-done steaks here."

    Xu Boyan was dressed in a suit and shoes, clearly not an ordinary person, so the waiter spoke quite tactfully to him in front of him.

    Most customers who come to a Western restaurant wouldn¡¯t order a well-done steak. A customer who orders a well-done steak is automatically classified by the waiter as someone who has never eaten Western food and doesn¡¯t understand the culture of Western food.

    Lu Qingyi raised an eyebrow, "You don¡¯t have it?"

    The waiter¡¯s contemptuous gaze, Lu Qingyi saw it very clearly.

    Ha, they look down on people who eat well-done steak? sea??h th§× N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "Right, we don¡¯t."

    The waiter nodded.

    They definitely have it.

    "Let¡¯s switch to another restaurant."

    Lu Qingyi looked at Xu Boyan and slowly began to speak.

    Perhaps it was because of the pregnancy, her temper had improved a lot, she didn¡¯t want to lose her temper like she used to, if they didn¡¯t have it, let¡¯s switch.

    Looking down on her?

    Was she worthy?

    "Let¡¯s change the waiter first, the kid is starving. We won¡¯t change this time, okay?"

    Xu Boyan stretched out his hand to rub Lu Qingyi¡¯s head, speaking gently.

    The kid was hungry, let¡¯s eat first and then talk about other things.

    The waiter gave Lu Qingyi a disdainful glance, then another waiter came over, and immediately got Lu Qingyi a well-done steak.

    "I only eat well-done meat."

    Lu Qingyi looked at Xu Boyan, slowly speaking.

    Medium-rare steak tastes good, has a nice bite to it, but Lu Qingyi couldn¡¯t accept meat that was not fully cooked.

    She couldn¡¯t swallow it, it would make her feel like vomiting.

    "I know."

    Xu Boyan laughed lightly, then took the steak in front of Lu Qingyi, and helped her cut the steak into pieces.

    After cutting it, he put the steak back in front of Lu Qingyi.

    "The taste is not very good."

    Lu Qingyi was making judgments while she ate.

    "Next time I¡¯ll make it for you myself, it¡¯s definitely better than what they serve outside."

    Xu Boyan looked at Lu Qingyi with adoration as he spoke.

    Lu Qingyi: "That¡¯s quite arrogant."

    "I saw her and immediately knew she was a bumpkin. No one orders steak well-done. She probably has never eaten steak before."

    The waiter Xiaohuang, who said they didn¡¯t have a well-done steak, spoke to another waiter, Xiaohuan, with a blatant disdain for Lu Qingyi in her eyes.

 Chapter 596: Different Treatment_1

    Chapter 596: Different Treatment_1"The customer is king, strive to meet the customer¡¯s needs. Whether people have money or not has nothing to do with us, as long as they can afford to pay."

    The waitress Xiaohuan said, clarity shining in her eyes. She never thought that poor people couldn¡¯t enjoy Western food.

    People often feel that Western food is high-class, as if only the rich would go to enjoy it. But actually, Western food isn¡¯t overly expensive, and ordinary people can also enjoy it.

    Whether others have money or not isn¡¯t really related to her role as a waitress. Others come here to spend money, her duty is simply to do her job well.

    "Xiaohuan, you¡¯re short-sighted. Offering better service to the wealthy could potentially change your destiny."

    Xiaohuang wrinkled her brows gently, and slowly began to speak.

    Xiaohuan disagreed with this, believing that one¡¯s destiny is held in their own hands.

    "Miss Tang has arrived, I need to serve her well."

    Xiaohuang¡¯s sharp eyes noticed a customer entering. Her eyes lit up at once, and she stood up to greet them.

    "Miss Tang, it¡¯s been a long time since your last visit. What would you like to have today?"

    Xiaohuang walked up to Tang Yaxin with a big smile, her voice filled with flattery.

    "I¡¯ll have one well-done and one medium rare steak, with two glasses of red wine."

    Tang Yaxin smiled and spoke in a relaxed manner.

    A well-done steak?

    Xiaohuang was slightly taken aback. She glanced at the well dressed man nearby and quickly recovered her smile, "Alright."

    Tang Gaozhuo, Tang Yaxin¡¯s elder brother.

    "You remembered that I only eat well-done steak."

    Tang Gaozhuo raised his eyebrows, giving his sister a teasing look.

    Tang Yaxin also smiled, "Of course I remembered."

    "Wait a moment."

    As Xiaohuang passed by Lu Qingyi with her tray carrying the well-done steak, Lu Qingyi stopped her.

    "What¡¯s up?"

    Xiaohuang¡¯s eyes were filled with impatience, and even a bit of disgust.

    "I was told there were no well-done steaks? Is this preferential treatment?"

    Lu Qingyi noticed at a glance that one of the steaks Xiaohuang was carrying was well-done.

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    Xiaohuang didn¡¯t say a word, but the disdain in her eyes revealed her true thoughts.

    "I¡¯m curious to know who you¡¯re flattering."

    Lu Qingyi stood up and spoke at a leisurely pace.

    "Kid, sit down, okay?"

    Why trouble his wife with such a trivial matter? He¡¯ll handle it. He¡¯d originally planned to deal with the waitress, seeing that Lu Qingyi did not raise a fuss, he didn¡¯t want to spoil her meal by addressing this issue during her meal. He planned to deal with it after they had finished eating.

    "It¡¯s my issue. Sit down and leave it."

    Lu Qingyi glanced at Xu Boyan and spoke slowly.

    Xu Boyan obediently shut his mouth.

    Xiaohuang¡¯s brows knitted as she served the steak to Tang Yaxin.

    Tang Yaxin and Tang Gaozhuo were chatting. Neither of the siblings noticed Lu Qingyi and Xu Boyan.

    "Miss Tang, young master Tang, your steaks are ready."

    Xiaohuang¡¯s voice was full of flattery, not the least bit uncomfortable about Lu Qingyi being present.

    Poor people will always be poor, what tricks could possibly be up her sleeves?

    "Qingyi, what are you doing here?"

    When Tang Yaxin turned her head, she saw Lu Qingyi and gave a surprised smile.

    "You came with fourth brother, didn¡¯t you?"

    Before Lu Qingyi could respond, Tang Yaxin continued to speak.

    Fourth Brother.

    In this circle, everyone referred to Xu Boyan as the "Fourth Brother". Xiaohuang was taken aback upon hearing this.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s voice was gentle: "Yes."

    "I heard this restaurant doesn¡¯t serve well-done steaks."

    Lu Qingyi smiled faintly, looking at the well-done steak on the table and spoke slowly.

    Tang Yaxin was intelligent and understood Lu Qingyi¡¯s implication, "Sorry, this restaurant belongs to the Tang family."

    Xu Boyan tends to keep a low profile. Most people outside do not recognise him, so not recognising Xu Boyan was quite normal.

    The waitress, upon hearing this, began to feel a little apprehensive.

    "It¡¯s been a while since I¡¯ve disciplined the staff."

    Tang Gaozhuo suddenly spoke, a gentle smile on his lips, but mixed with a hint of mockery.

    Provoking Xu Boyan could still be negotiable, but provoking Lu Qingyi would leave no room for negotiation. Xu Boyan had not taken action, he simply did not want to disrupt his darling wife¡¯s meal.

    Lu Qingyi just smiled and remained silent.

    "I¡¯m sorry that you had to endure this unpleasantness. I¡¯ll clear about the staff right away."

    Tang Yaxin stood up and spoke.

    She considered Lu Qingyi a friend and had always been proud and happy for it. She wouldn¡¯t let Lu Qingyi bear such an injustice.

    At her words, Xiaohuang was stupefied, still standing in place. She never expected that the person she¡¯d thought was a penniless wretch was actually well-acquainted with Tang Yaxin, moreover, extremely familiar.

    "I¡¯m sorry... I was indeed blind. Miss Tang, I promise this will never happen again."

    The restaurant provide good pay and also gave her a standing in the society. Moreover, the work was relatively easy. Xiaohuang was shocked and afraid of being fired.

    Lu Qingyi pulled out a chair and sat down, casually picking up a glass of red wine in front of Tang Yaxin and taking a sip.

    Hmm, it¡¯s quite interesting to watch the drama unfold when someone else takes action.

    "You¡¯re fired."

    Tang Yaxin made a phone call, and then spoke to Xiaohuang with a tone of finality.

    Out of all people, she had to provoke Lu Qingyi.

    Besides, even if Xiaohuang didn¡¯t treat Lu Qingyi this way but someone else, as long as she got to know about it, she wouldn¡¯t condone it.

    The restaurant isn¡¯t run only for the rich. Even though the prices are slightly high and most of the customers are affluent, poor people can also dine here.

    She wouldn¡¯t tolerate anyone who flatters the rich and despises the poor.

    "Miss Tang, give me another chance, I¡¯ll never behave like this again."

    Xiaohuang knelt down with a thud, terrified of losing her job.

    "My restaurant has no place for someone like you."

    Without saying another word, Tang Yaxin had her bodyguards throw Xiaohuang out.

    Xiaohuang pleaded desperately, to no avail.

    Lu Qingyi watched with a cold, expressionless look.

    "Qingyi, I¡¯m really sorry."

    Tang Yaxin looked at Lu Qingyi and spoke, her tone full of regret and apology.

    Lu Qingyi was also a very low-key person.

    Lu Qingyi: "It¡¯s fine."

    "Are you guys done eating?"

    Tang Yaxin asked.

    "Almost, we¡¯ll leave first."

    Lu Qingyi inserted her hands into her pockets and slowly walked away.

    "From now on, whenever you come here for a meal, just mention my name and you¡¯ll eat for free."

    Tang Yaxin called out after her.

    While Lu Qingyi certainly isn¡¯t short of money, this was Tang Yaxin¡¯s way of showing her sincerity.

    Lu Qingyi: "Okay."

    "Fourth brother has really changed a lot after getting married."

    Looking in the direction Lu Qingyi had left, Tang Yaxin noticed Xu Boyan and spoke slowly.

 Chapter 597 - 595 Lu Qingyi: Do I have kindness written all over my face?_1

    Chapter 597: 595 Lu Qingyi: Do I have kindness written all over my face?_1The Xu Boyan they were seeing now was someone none of them had ever seen before.

    Having liked Xu Boyan for so many years, it wasn¡¯t possible to simply stop liking him. The only option was to gradually forget him.

    Seeing Xu Boyan like this, Tang Yaxin felt happy. Xu Boyan and Lu Qingyi were truly a perfect match.

    "You deserve better."

    Tang Gaozhuo said slowly to Tang Yaxin, his heart aching for his little sister.

    "Brother, when are you going to bring a sister-in-law home?"

    Tang Yaxin quickly changed the subject, her smile faint as she asked Tang Gaozhuo.

    Tang Gaozhuo: "We¡¯ll talk about that later."

    "Aren¡¯t you going to greet them?"

    Lu Qingyi pulled out a chair and sat down, she looked at Xu Boyan as she spoke.

    Xu Boyan: "I¡¯m staying with you."

    Lu Qingyi: "???"

    What did greeting them have to do with staying with her?

    There shouldn¡¯t be a conflict, right?

    She couldn¡¯t understand Xu Boyan¡¯s response.

    After they finished eating, the two left. Xiaohuang stood at the entrance of the restaurant, her eyes lighting up as she saw Lu Qingyi come out.

    "Miss, I shouldn¡¯t have mentioned the undercooked steak. I spoke out of turn, please forgive me. I really know I was wrong."

    Xiaohuang blocked Lu Qingyi¡¯s path with a sincere expression.

    This job was too important to lose¡ª that was the only thought in her mind.

    "Oh."

    Lu Qingyi responded indifferently and attempted to bypass Xiaohuang with Xu Boyan¡¯s arm in hers.

    "Um... since you¡¯ve accepted my apology, could you do me a small favor and put in a good word for me with Miss Tang?"

    Xiaohuang once again blocked Lu Qingyi and spoke her request tentatively, not seeing any fault with it.

    "Did I say I accepted your apology?"

    Lu Qingyi looked at Xiaohuang coldly, and answered in an equally cold tone.

    From start to finish, she had never said she accepted Xiaohuang¡¯s apology.

    Some people are like this by nature. They say sorry, but in their hearts, they feel no guilt.

    Xiaohuang was speechless - it seemed Lu Qingyi really hadn¡¯t accepted her apology.

    "Stop blocking the way. My patience is limited."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s gaze flashed coldly.

    Xu Boyan held Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand, his eyes cold as ice. Standing by Lu Qingyi¡¯s side, he remained silent from start to finish.

    The quarrel was something the young girl wanted to handle by herself, he was content to watch from the sidelines.

    "Miss, I¡¯ve apologized. I know I was wrong. I lost my job, why can¡¯t you show me a little sympathy?"

    Xiaohuang continued to block Lu Qingyi¡¯s path, trying to portray herself as the victim as she spoke.

    "Does my face scream kindness to you?"

    Lu Qingyi laughed at Xiaohuang¡¯s plea, breaking the tension with her words.

    Did she really seem like such a kind person? Did Xiaohuang think that just because she apologized, Lu Qingyi would absolutely forgive her and show compassion?

    What a joke.

    "It¡¯s getting late, and I¡¯m getting married tomorrow. I don¡¯t have time to waste with you."

    Lu Qingyi stifled a yawn and answered slowly.

    Getting married tomorrow?

    Xiaohuang was stunned.

    It was common knowledge that tomorrow Xu Boyan of Kyoto and the renowned Lu Qingyi were to be wed.

    Many in Kyoto were aware of this news and planned to go watch the spectacle.

    So, these two...?

    "Xu Boyan, I¡¯m sleepy."

    Lu Qingyi looked at Xu Boyan and opened her arms to him.

    She really was sleepy. She always got sleepy after a full meal. Lu Qingyi felt she was turning into a pig.

    Xiaohuang was still speculating until she heard Lu Qingyi call Xu Boyan¡¯s name. For a moment, she was dumbstruck.

    Lu Qingyi and Xu Boyan...

    Lu Qingyi, whom she¡¯d offended...

    All of a sudden, Xiaohuang felt dizzy. Even without involving Xu Boyan, she couldn¡¯t afford to offend Lu Qingyi alone.

    She watched speechlessly as Xu Boyan lifted Lu Qingyi into his arms and carried her away. She didn¡¯t dare to utter another word, fearful that another misstep would make her unwelcome in all of Kyoto.

    Xu Boyan was fiercely protective, and Lu Qingyi held grudges.

    ¡ª¡ª

    Lu Qingyi lay on the large bed staring at the starlit sky outside the window. Sleep eluded her. With the thought of her wedding to Xu Boyan the next day, she couldn¡¯t close her eyes.

    She was unaccustomed to unfamiliar beds. While Lu Mohai had prepared the room in Lu Mansion for her long ago, this was her first time sleeping there. The unfamiliarity of the room and the place made it difficult for her to fall asleep.

    "Yiyi, you¡¯re still awake, aren¡¯t you?"

    The bedroom door was suddenly knocked, Lu Zhizhou¡¯s gentle voice passing through the crack of the door.

    "The door isn¡¯t locked."

    Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t move; instead, she merely responded.

    Lu Zhizhou entered the room, carrying a large plate of fruit and two cups of juice.

    "Can¡¯t you sleep?"

    Lu Zhizhou put the items on the bedside table and asked Lu Qingyi.

    "Sister, I¡¯m really looking forward to it."

    Lu Qingyi rolled over to face Lu Zhizhou, revealing her excitement.

    Thinking about her wedding with Xu Boyan, she felt wide awake, sleep was the furthest thing from her mind.

    "Silly girl, all girls yearn for their wedding day, they all have dreams about their wedding. So it¡¯s normal that you are feeling this way."

    Lu Zhizhou sat down, teased by tapping on Lu Qingyi¡¯s forehead and said in a soft tone.

    Inablity to sleep was normal.

    She had attended several of her friends¡¯ weddings, and every bride had complained about being unable to sleep the night before the wedding.

    "Suddenly, I remembered something.¡¯ S§×arch* The N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Lu Qingyi sat up abruptly, scrutinizing Lu Zhizhou as she spoke.

    The thought had just suddenly popped into her head.

    Lu Zhizhou: "Huh?"

    "Why did Ruan Qingyang choose to leave when she was pregnant? She clearly knew that Lu Mohai loved her. Since she wanted to give birth to the child, why didn¡¯t she tell Lu Mohai about it?"

    Lu Qingyi asked this question with a serious expression.

    She was struck with the question while listening to Lu Zhizhou talking about the anticipation of a wedding.

    It really was a bit strange.

    "Could there be something we don¡¯t know about?"

    Lu Zhizhou responded to the question, while asserting that she herself knew little about Lu Mohai and Ruan Qingyang¡¯s predicament.

    At the time, she herself was young. When she grew up, all she knew was Lu Mohai was in love with someone and chose to remain unmarried.

    "Yes, I can look it up.¡¯

    Lu Qingyi nodded thoughtfully.

    She should have investigated this long ago but overlooked this question, focusing wholeheartedly on Ruan Qingyang¡¯s cause of death.

    By choosing to give birth to the child, Ruan Qingyang evidently didn¡¯t want to abort. So why couldn¡¯t she tell Lu Mohai?

    And why would she go back to the small place like Jin City to live, hiding her traces?

    These were strange occurrences.

    "Don¡¯t think about these things now. Tomorrow¡¯s wedding is more important."

    Lu Zhizhou playfully tapped Lu Qingyi¡¯s forehead. Her voice and demeanor were both gentle.

    Once someone¡¯s been gentle for a long period, it becomes challengingly hard to change this habit.

 Chapter 598: Preparation for the 596th Wedding_1

    Chapter 598: Preparation for the 596th Wedding_1Lu Zhizhou has been seen as gentle and generous from childhood; it was truly difficult for her to break from this image now.

    Lu Qingyi nodded, "Alright."

    "Let¡¯s chat."

    Lu Zhizhou handed the milk to Lu Qingyi and said with a gentle voice.

    Lu Qingyi couldn¡¯t sleep, and truthfully, neither could she.

    She hasn¡¯t slept for days, all because of He Chenguang. Although Lu Mojing didn¡¯t object to their relationship, he downright disallowed them from getting married.

    To put it bluntly, Lu Mojing looked down on He Chenguang.

    They chatted from the south to the north, about all sorts of things. The two sisters hadn¡¯t had such long conversations before, candidly sharing whatever came to their minds.

    "Although your childhood was tough, I am envious. You had a grandmother who wholeheartedly cared for you."

    Lu Zhizhou looked sideways at Lu Qingyi, her voice soft and gentle, but her smile slightly tinged with irony.

    Night had fallen deeply, and Lu Qingyi had fallen asleep unconsciously.

    Lu Zhizhou looked at Lu Qingyi¡¯s sleeping face, and slowly smiled.

    "I only had a father who wanted to shape the perfect daughter..."

    Despite knowing that Lu Qingyi was asleep, Lu Zhizhou continued talking.

    Yes, if she could, she would rather live Lu Qingyi¡¯s life, where at least there were people who genuinely loved and cared for her.

    While she was indeed well off since childhood, her father¡¯s love for her was more about using her as a face-saving piece.

    "Good night, I¡¯m really lucky to have a sister like you."

    A faint smile hung on Lu Zhizhou¡¯s lips as she gazed at Lu Qingyi¡¯s sleeping face. Before she knew it, she too fell asleep.

    ¡ª¡ª

    The next day, just as dawn was breaking, Lu Qingyi woke up, and with her, so did Lu Zhizhou.

    "It¡¯s the first and probably the last time we¡¯ll sleep on the same bed."

    Lu Zhizhou quipped as she looked at Lu Qingyi.

    Indeed, before the wedding, Lu Qingyi was always Xu Boyan¡¯s. After the wedding, she¡¯d be even more so Xu Boyan¡¯s.

    Right now, she was merely taking advantage of the gap before Lu Qingyi returned home from her wedding preparations, and having a late-night talk with Lu Qingyi.

    She guessed there probably wouldn¡¯t be another chance after this.

    Lu Qingyi chuckled lightly, "Not likely."

    "Get up and freshen up, the makeup artist will be here soon."

    Lu Zhizhou urged Lu Qingyi. Dressing and makeup would take a lot of time, and it was currently 5:30 in the morning.

    Xu Boyan would be over to pick her up at 8 o¡¯clock.

    The Lu Mansion was bustling from early in the morning, festive and joyful even before the break of day.

    Lu Mohai couldn¡¯t sleep at all, rising even earlier than Lu Qingyi, pacing back and forth in the living room with hands behind his back.

    His daughter was getting married and he was incredibly nervous. Even though Xu Boyan and Lu Qingyi had already been living together, the feeling of a wedding was different.

    Li Xiyi arrived early in the morning, hurried and flustered, her blonde hair in big waves.

    "Good morning, uncle."

    After greeting Lu Mohai, Li Xiyi rushed into Lu Qingyi¡¯s room. She was the maid of honor today.

    "I thought I had overslept."

    Li Xiyi patted her chest, saying she had been rushing over to the Lu Mansion early in the morning.

    Lu Qingyi was sitting in front of the vanity mirror, with the makeup artist doing her makeup.

    Lu Qingyi said, "It¡¯s not even six o¡¯clock yet."

    "How many bridesmaids?"

    Li Xiyi sat down carefree-ly and asked casually.

    Lu Zhizhou answered for Lu Qingyi, "Six."

    "You¡¯re Qingyi¡¯s sister, right? You¡¯re really pretty and gentle."

    Li Xiyi¡¯s eyes sparkled as she looked at Lu Zhizhou.

    Hmm, probably because the genes in Lu Qingyi¡¯s family were strong; the members of Lu Mohai¡¯s family were all rather attractive.

    "Thank you for the compliment, just call me Zhizhou."

    The smile on Lu Zhizhou¡¯s lips was faint, very gentle.

    One after another, Luo Jia, Jiang Yumeng, Tang Yaxin, Li Xianya, and others arrived, not even seven o¡¯clock yet.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s bridesmaids¡¯ group consisted of six people: Li Xiyi, Luo Jia, Jiang Yumeng, Tang Yaxin, Li Xianya, and Lu Zhizhou. Exactly six people, all of whom had good relationships and were considered friends by Lu Qingyi.

    "This bridesmaid dress is really pretty."

    Jiang Yumeng held the bridesmaid dress in her arms, her eyes glowed. It was indeed beautiful.

    In beautiful light pink.

    "In the future, let Xun Hanyu prepare a wedding dress for you that is even more beautiful than this one."

    Luo Jia playfully said to Jiang Yumeng.

    "Qingyi is really beautiful, just like a fairy descending to earth."

    Li Xianya admired Lu Qingyi.

    "Indeed, Qingyi is a real fairy."

    Li Xiyi raised an eyebrow, lightly patted Lu Qingyi¡¯s shoulder and said.

    From the first time she saw Lu Qingyi, she thought she was a fairy, truly beautiful, and the more she looked, the more beautiful Qingyi became.

    The bridesmaids chattered and discussed Lu Qingyi, all their words were full of compliments for her.

    There was no way around it, who could help that Lu Qingyi¡¯s beauty was natural?

    "This wedding could arguably be the grandest in Kyoto, without a doubt."

    Li Xianya propped her chin and said. They had all come from school or home early this morning, and they could clearly see the scene of the overflowing outside decorations.

    The road for the wedding procession had been completely cleared. Nothing was allowed to be placed at the door of the shops, and the sides of the street were filled with roses in the shape of hearts.

    White, pink, red, blue, yellow - all kinds of colors were there, very pleasing to the eye.

    Banners, fresh flowers, and lanterns were hung on the shops lining both sides of the street. Everywhere they could use was filled with festive vibes.

    Counting the cost of these flowers was terrifyingly high.

    Not to mention other expenses.

    "Lord Xu¡¯s wedding in Kyoto is, naturally, the grandest."

    Lu Zhizhou objectively commented, Xu Boyan¡¯s wedding would certainly be the talk of the town.

    "Look at who Xu Boyan is marrying. My sister Qingyi may lack other things, but she definitely doesn¡¯t lack money and status."

    Li Xiyi joked with a smile. Indeed, Lu Qingyi lacks neither money nor status.

    Casually flaunting a little status was enough to make others look up to her.

    "The jewelry set was auctioned off for over two billion. I don¡¯t know how much it¡¯s appreciated now, probably several times."

    Tang Yaxin, with keen eyes, spotted the jewelry set on Lu Qingyi¡¯s dressing table. The necklace, bracelet, earrings, headwear - the whole set was priceless.

    And the jewelry Lu Qingyi was wearing today was just that set.

    "Damn, money I won¡¯t be able to earn in my entire lifetime."

    "The wealthy are really different."

    "I don¡¯t dare touch it, it all smells of money."

    "I¡¯m afraid I can¡¯t afford it if I break something." S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Luo Jia, Jiang Yumeng, and Li Xianya were left speechless watching the jewelry set Tang Yaxin pointed out, feeling a pang of jealousy in their hearts.

    Such a lot of money.

    By the time they finished with the makeup and put on the wedding dress, it was just half past seven, half an hour away from eight.

    The six bridesmaids hid Lu Qingyi¡¯s high heels and chatted while waiting for Xu Boyan to arrive.

    They were discussing ideas on how to prank the groomsmen. Xu Boyan was highly respected in daily life, and no one would dare mess with him. However, today was an opportunity they were determined to seize.

 Chapter 599 - 597 Wedding in Progress â‘ _1

    Chapter 599: 597 Wedding in Progress ¢Ù_1At seven forty, Lu Mohai walked in and gazed at his daughter Lu Qingyi dressed in her wedding gown, feeling a sudden sourness at the tip of his nose, nearly shedding tears.

    "My daughter is really beautiful."

    Lu Mohai approached Lu Qingyi, forced a smile, and felt particularly heartbroken seeing her getting married.

    His daughter truly was beautiful, just like her mother. He had never seen Ruan Qingyang in a wedding gown.

    "You have to come back and visit me more often."

    Lu Mohai gently patted Lu Qingyi¡¯s shoulder, speaking with deep words.

    He was reluctant to let go, but he had to.

    He knew Lu Qingyi¡¯s choice would bring happiness.

    "Okay."

    Lu Qingyi wetted her lips and smiled lightly, a subtle undertone of sorrow flashing in her eyes.

    Mysteriously, she felt quite upset.

    "Come on, give your father a hug."

    Lu Mohai opened his arms wide, a smile warmed his eyes.

    Lu Qingyi opened her arms and hugged Lu Mohai.

    The feeling of her father¡¯s embrace; it was so good, so warm.

    Lu Mohai was momentarily stiffened; this was the first time his daughter had hugged him. He felt happy and heartbroken at the same time.

    The scene of father and daughter embracing each other was indeed touching.

    ¡ª¡ª

    It only took about ten minutes to travel from the western villa to the Lu Mansion. Xu Boyan got restless at seven twenty.

    He didn¡¯t see his baby girl all night and missed her terribly. He hardly slept last night and woke up early in the morning, eager to go pick up his girlfriend.

    "Fourth Brother, quit pacing back and forth. It¡¯s still early."

    Lin Yuanhang teased Xu Boyan as he watched him pace continuously.

    The brothers could see Xu Boyan¡¯s anxiety. They never thought Xu Boyan could be like this.

    "Fourth Brother, even heroes fall at the love barrier."

    Tang Gaozhuo also joked, not expecting that Xu Boyan would be the first one to marry and be smitten among them.

    "When I received Boyan¡¯s call, I thought there was something wrong with my ears."

    Jiang Chengyuan observed Xu Boyan with an amused look, and slowly spoke.

    He had been overseas for quite a while, living abroad. When he got the call from Xu Boyan, he thought there was a problem with his ears and dropped his phone in shock.

    When Xu Boyan said he was getting married, and wanted him to be his groomsman, Jiang Chengyuan could only describe his surprise as overwhelming.

    "Aren¡¯t you nearly married? Why can¡¯t I get there before you do?"

    Xu Boyan raised an eyebrow looking at Jiang Chengyuan.

    "I don¡¯t plan to marry her."

    Jiang Chengyuan held an unlit cigar in his hand, lowered his head, and spoke slowly. His tone was serious.

    "Your fianc¨¦e is pretty, and very gentle. What, you want to break her heart?"

    Zheng Wenhao joked.

    Jiang Chengyuan¡¯s actual name is not Jiang Chengyuan. After he went abroad with his mother, he changed his name. He has a fianc¨¦e overseas who is also Chinese.

    Though Jiang Chengyuan spent most of his time abroad, he would come back to hang out with this group of brothers. His fianc¨¦e, the brothers had all met her.

    "A marriage without love is better off not happening."

    Jiang Chengyuan said in a calm and mild tone.

    He had no feelings whatsoever for his so-called fianc¨¦e in the arranged marriage of the family.

    "Alright, let¡¯s save this discussion for later. Today is Fourth Brother¡¯s joyous wedding day."

    Lin Hang diverted the topic, saying it wasn¡¯t the right time to discuss such a topic on an auspicious day. It would affect the mood.

    "It¡¯s half past seven, we can go now."

    Xu Boyan looked at the time once again, and began to urge them.

    The groomsmen of Xu Boyan - Xu Yi, Lin Hang, Tang Gaozhuo, Zheng Wenhao, Jiang Chengyuan:"..."

    What time is it now? We have plenty, and Xu Boyan is really anxious.

    They all took an extra look and then followed Xu Boyan out of the door.

    The wedding car line-up was long. Many guests had arrived while it was still dawn. The entire villa was decorated with a somewhat antique feel.

    Xu Hang and Gu Xiang were busy since early morning. As parents, they were definitely delighted on the day of their son¡¯s wedding.

    "I didn¡¯t expect my son to marry so early."

    Gu Xiang sighed.

    Obtaining a marriage license privately and celebrating the wedding publicly are two different matters in Gu Xiang¡¯s view.

    "Our son is still quite young."

    Xu Hang looked at Gu Xiang, slowly speaking.

    Gu Xiang started urging Xu Boyan to find a girlfriend when he was twenty. By the time Xu Boyan was twenty-two, she started urging him to get married.

    Xu Boyan who was nearly twenty-four, was still young. Xu Hang didn¡¯t understand what Gu Xiang was thinking.

    It felt like she was afraid that Xu Boyan would not find a girlfriend.

    "I¡¯m afraid that we won¡¯t be able to hold our grandchild."

    Gu Xiang leaned on Xu Hang as she spoke.

    Xu Boyan has always been reticent since he was a child. Aside from a few close friends, he didn¡¯t like making friends with others.

    He even hesitated to make male friends, even more so with female ones. She had never seen Xu Boyan have a female friend.

    She was anxious, worrying that her son would prefer men, or perhaps not prefer either gender.

    So, she kept urging Xu Boyan.

    "It¡¯s soon. It won¡¯t be far off from us having a grandchild."

    Xu Hang held Gu Xiang¡¯s shoulder and spoke, the corner of his mouth curved into a smile spoiling her.

    Xu Hang had always been very indulgent to Gu Xiang, even now as an old couple, he is still very doting.

    Gu Xiang: "Mmm." S§×arch* The Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "Ah Xiang."

    Wen Wanyu had rushed over to the western villa very early. Seeing Gu Xiang, she greeted her with a smile.

    Gu Xiang and Wen Wanyu were originally not very familiar with each other. It was because of Lu Qingyi they became close.

    They quickly became as close as sisters.

    "Your husband didn¡¯t come?"

    Gu Xiang held Wen Wanyu¡¯s hand, asking slowly.

    "He went abroad to conduct research and won¡¯t be able to make it back."

    Gu Xiang spoke with a smile.

    Though Gu Boss typically only handled the runnings of the Happy Hotpot, he also has his own pursuits and is doing some math research, though very rarely.

    He just recently began his research. Gu Yansi was growing up fast, and would need to marry soon. He needed to earn money to alleviate Gu Yansi¡¯s worries about the future.

    "If only Qingyang could witness her daughter¡¯s wedding with her own eyes. That would be wonderful."

    Seeing how well the villa was decorated and how lively the scene was, Wen Wanyu felt a fleeting sentiment.

    Ruan Qingyang, the blossoming beauty, met a premature death.

    "Yes, it¡¯s unfortunate. Ruan Qingyang was a celebrity in her heyday in Kyoto, but sadly, the blossoming beauty met with a premature death."

    Gu Xiang also sighed. Over twenty years ago, Ruan Qingyang was a well-known figure in Kyoto.

    Although they didn¡¯t know each other much, Gu Xiang admired this girl. She was smart, capable, and young.

    But unfortunately, she disappeared later. Many people in Kyoto gradually forgot about this girl as time passed.

 Chapter 600 - 578 Wedding in Progress â‘¡_1

    Chapter 600: 578 Wedding in Progress ¢Ú_1When Xu Boyan and his five groomsmen arrived at the Lu mansion, Lu Mohai was guarding the entrance, accompanied by several members of the Lu family, including Lu Mojing.

    "Father-in-law."

    Upon seeing Lu Mohai, Xu Boyan respectfully greeted him.

    "I only require three promises from you."

    Lu Mohai looked at Xu Boyan and slowly began to speak.

    Although Lu Mojing, who stood to one side, did not say anything, he felt extremely upset within. Xu Boyan¡¯s father-in-law was supposed to be him.

    He blamed Lu Qingyi¡¯s appearance for ruining many of his plans.

    "Father-in-law, please speak."

    Xu Boyan nodded in response.

    Behind them, Tang Gaozhuo and the other groomsmen began whispering to each other.

    "This is the first time I¡¯ve seen Brother Four act so respectful towards anyone."

    Xu Yi remarked, while Xu Boyan had always been polite towards Lu Mohai, he¡¯d never shown such deference.

    "Isn¡¯t it? The wife is more important, after all."

    Lin Hang gently spoke.

    "He¡¯s really fallen hard."

    Zheng Wenhao leisurely commented, his hand resting on Jiang Chengyuan¡¯s shoulder.

    Jiang Chengyuan merely laughed but did not respond, a trace of melancholy in his eyes.

    "First, you must always be good to Yiyi, never bully her or hurt her."

    Xu Boyan nodded.

    "Second, Yiyi is pregnant now, I hope you will treat the child equally, be it a boy or a girl."

    Xu Boyan nodded again.

    "Third, I have no further demands. I only hope to see a smile on Yiyi¡¯s face in the future and that she leads a good life."

    Lu Mohai really didn¡¯t have any other desires, he just wanted Lu Qingyi to live a good life, and that was enough. Contentment and happiness were enough, he didn¡¯t want to ask for anything more.

    "Alright, I can do all of that. I will always treat Yiyi well, devote myself to her for a lifetime, only have her in my eyes. I won¡¯t make her cry or feel sad, I¡¯ll cherish her in my palm."

    Xu Boyan responded solemnly. Treating Lu Qingyi well was something he must do.

    "That will do, you can go in."

    Lu Mohai graciously stepped aside.

    However, Lu Mojing remained standing, blocking Xu Boyan¡¯s way.

    Lu Mohai frowned at Lu Mojing and pulled him aside.

    "Brother, there¡¯s something we need to discuss."

    Upon seeing Xu Boyan entering, Lu Mojing felt a bit disgruntled.

    Also, matters concerning interests must be discussed now; wouldn¡¯t they be left with nothing later?

    Lu Qingyi had stated that the Lu Family¡¯s fortune was to be divided in half with Lu Zhizhou. Naturally, Lu Mojing wanted the Lu Family to prosper close to that level.

    "Is there nothing else in your eyes but wealth, status, and power?"

    Lu Mohai was instantly infuriated. He had always been tolerant and overlooked Lu Mojing¡¯s faults before, but now that it was Lu Qingyi¡¯s wedding day, he was really angry at Lu Mojing for wanting to discuss business affairs.

    "These things are important."

    Lu Mojing underscored his point.

    Without these things, how could they lead such a splendid life?

    Lu Mohai countered, "Isn¡¯t your child¡¯s happiness important?"

    Lu Mohai had a clear view of how Lu Mojing treated his own daughter, but as her uncle, he had refrained from commenting.

    "Money is the only thing that sustains love."

    Lu Mojing stated earnestly, not sensing any flaws in his statement.

    Lu Mohai glanced at Lu Mojing, chose not to say a word, and walked inside, not wanting to quarrel with Lu Mojing on such a day.

    In reality, there wasn¡¯t much difference in capability between him and Lu Mojing. But in the end, their father left the company to him mainly due to Lu Mojing¡¯s mentality.

    Lu Mojing¡¯s priority was profit.

    When Xu Boyan and the others reached Lu Qingyi¡¯s door, it was tightly closed.

    Xu Boyan knocked on the door.

    No one inside responded, although noises could be heard.

    Six bridesmaids, led by Lu Zhizhou, stood at the door, none of them speaking.

    Xu Yi held six red envelopes in his hand and reached them towards the doorway.

    The six bridesmaids quickly took the envelopes, which were thick with banknotes and felt heavy in their hands.

    "Ladies inside, after receiving my elder brother¡¯s red envelopes, would you open the door?"

    Xu Yi shouted towards the door.

    "We¡¯ve received the envelopes, but there are more challenges to overcome."

    Lu Zhizhou gently coughed and spoke. Entering the door today wasn¡¯t going to be that simple.

    "Damn, Xu Boyan, how stingy are you, is this little money even worth putting out?"

    Li Xiyi had already opened the envelope. She glanced at the banknotes inside and her lips twitched.

    The envelope was indeed thick, but the notes were all single-dollar bills ¨C adding up to only about two hundred dollars in total.

    "How much did you put in?"

    Hearing Li Xiyi¡¯s remark, Xu Boyan turned to look at Xu Yi.

    "Two hundred dollars a packet; single-dollar bills," Xu Yi candidly replied, "That was Chengyuan¡¯s idea."

    "What a disgrace, just give a larger amount,"

    Jiang Chengyuan coughed softly and spoke.

    Xu Boyan pulled out six more red envelopes from his pocket and once again pushed them through the door gap.

    The six bridesmaids received the envelopes and hurriedly opened them. Despite their thinness, inside lay credit cards with a limit of two hundred thousand dollars each.

    "My goodness! A credit card with a limit of two hundred thousand dollars..."

    Jiang Yumeng felt her hands tremble. She¡¯d never seen so much money in her life before.

    "My gosh, can I return this?"

    The bridesmaids had initially only accepted the red envelopes for fun and for good luck ¨C but receiving two hundred thousand dollars felt overwhelming for Luo Jia. sea??h th§× Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "Just keep it. I think it¡¯s too little."

    Lu Zhizhou said gently, patting Luo Jia and Jiang Yumeng¡¯s hands.

    Xu Boyan was rich, two hundred thousand was loose change to him.

    "Please answer the question."

    Tang Yaxin shouted out, holding a piece of paper.

    "Alright, we¡¯re listening."

    The groomsmen responded in unison.

    "When and where did the bride and groom first meet, and what was the weather like?"

    Tang Yaxin asked seriously. This question could be simple or difficult, depending on one¡¯s perspective.

    "Even I don¡¯t remember so clearly."

    Lu Qingyi, who was sitting on the bed, couldn¡¯t help but comment when she heard the question.

    "On the evening of March 25th, at just past eight o¡¯clock, at the gates of Jin City¡¯s Lu mansion, the weather was a bit sultry and the sky was already dark."

    Xu Boyan answered without hesitation.

    Lin Hang: "???"

    He was internally cursing at this point ¨C could it be that Xu Boyan had already set his sights on Lu Qingyi then?

    It was true that they had arrived at Jin city on the evening of March 25th, but Lin Hang did not remember the specific time - yet Xu Boyan did.

    Darn it, Lin Hang suddenly began to wonder - if he hadn¡¯t stopped his car that day, would Xu Boyan and Lu Qingyi even have crossed paths?

 Chapter 601 - 579 Wedding in Progress â‘¢_1

    Chapter 601: 579 Wedding in Progress ¢Û_1"Is the date correct?"

    Tang Yaxin was surprised that Xu Boyan would give such a clear answer. She paused for a moment, then looked back at Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi nodded.

    "Name twenty of the bride¡¯s virtues. The groomsmen should answer this question."

    Li Xiyi gave a smirk and threw out this question.

    This is an easy question for Xu Boyan to answer, but probably not so much for the groomsmen.

    "Hahaha, I like this one."

    Li Xianya started to giggle while covering her mouth.

    The groomsmen all looked at each other in confusion. Isn¡¯t the groom supposed to answer this question? Why are they the ones put on spot?

    Lin Yuanhang: "She is beautiful."

    Tang Gaozhuo: "She has a kind heart."

    Kindness?

    Well, I guess that counts.

    Xu Yi: "She has a great figure, is intelligent, has excellent piano skills, makes great films, is intelligent again, has fair skin, long legs, a slender waist, and is tall."

    Xu Yi counted on his fingers and paid no attention to Xu Boyan who was glaring at him.

    "Bro, can you stop glaring at me? I¡¯m just trying to help you reunite with your sweetheart quickly."

    Xu Yi took a step back, and slowly spoke, something he usually didn¡¯t have the guts to do while conversing with Xu Boyan.

    Xu Boyan fell silent, "Continue."

    Jiang Yumeng counted and then said, "That¡¯s only eleven, isn¡¯t it?"

    "What else is there?"

    Xu Yi asked the others, genuinely finding it difficult to think of anything more.

    "You¡¯ve spent more time with her than any of us."

    Lin Hang spoke, also racking his brains for more ideas.

    "She is good at Math, Biology, Chinese, English, Physics, Chemistry, Political Science, Geography, History. Now, we have twenty merits. "

    Jiang Chengyuan spoke slowly, listing all the subjects one would study in high school.

    Xu Yi: "..."

    Lin Yuanhang: "..."

    Tang Gaozhuo: "..."

    Zheng Wenhao: "..."

    "Didn¡¯t you just say that she is a genius? There¡¯s nothing wrong with these points, right?"

    Seeing the puzzled looks on everyone¡¯s faces, Jiang Chengyuan shrugged.

    The bridesmaids inside just couldn¡¯t argue with that.

    It seemed like those were indeed all traits of Lu Qingyi. There was just no way to disagree with them.

    "Alright, next question: The groom has to identify which lipstick stain is the bride¡¯s from this pile."

    Lu Zhizhou handed out a piece of paper filled with lipstick marks and said the instructions.

    Xu Yi and the others huddled together, looking at the muddled lipstick prints, their expressions filled with confusion.

    They all look the same.

    Xu Boyan carefully examined each lip print on the paper, his brow slightly furrowed.

    "Big brother, can you tell which one it is?"

    "Big brother, why not just pick one at random?"

    "Big brother, I think they all kinda look the same, no biggies."

    Xu Yi, Lin Yuanhang, and Tang Gaozhuo suggested, genuinely feeling there was not much of a difference. They¡¯re all just lipstick stains, colored red.

    "None of these are hers."

    Having examined the paper for a minute, Xu Boyan said with confidence.

    "Damn, he can really tell."

    Luo Jia was momentarily stunned. He actually guessed correctly. Indeed, there was not a single lipstick imprint on the paper that belonged to Lu Qingyi.

    Li Xianya sighed, "This, indeed, is true love."

    Lu Zhizhou was quite satisfied, then sent out another piece of paper full of red lipstick prints. Xu Boyan quickly spotted the correct lip print.

    Astonishing.

    "Here¡¯s an easy one: Tell the bride ¡¯I love you¡¯ in ten different languages."

    Tang Yaxin said.

    "Kid, I love you." S§×arch* The ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "I love you, kid."

    "???."

    "I fancy you."

    "§Á§ä§Ö§Ò§ñ§Ý§ð§Ò§Ý§ð."

    "Ich liebe dich."

    "..."

    Xu Boyan said "I love you" in ten different languages, with sincere tones.

    Ten languages was quite easy for him. Even if he didn¡¯t know them, a quick browse on Baidu would suffice.

    "He really said it in ten languages, and I can¡¯t understand any of them."

    Jiang Yumeng was counting on her fingers during the whole thing, and she remarked with amazement.

    "Can we open the door now?"

    Xu Boyan¡¯s voice was cold. He really wanted to see his little friend quickly.

    Li Xianya said, "Not yet!"

    It wouldn¡¯t be that easy to open the door so quickly.

    "Whomever opens the door can have an apartment unit in Kyoto. You can choose the location and the size yourself."

    Xu Boyan spoke slowly, his voice aloof.

    As soon as Xu Boyan¡¯s voice fell, the door opened. Li Xiyi appeared in front of everyone.

    "Anyone who doesn¡¯t keep their word is a dog."

    Li Xiyi said slowly with a smile on her face.

    An apartment in Kyoto was a very precious thing, especially since Xu Boyan offered to let the assigned person choose the location and size. Of course, Li Xiyi was moved by such a generous offer.

    After all, the door was going to open sooner or later. So why not take advantage of the opportunity and open it quickly?

    Xu Boyan nodded. "Sure, you can approach me about that later."

    Li Xiyi gazed around the room, her eyes fell on one of the groomsmen, and she froze.

    Why is it...him?

    He knows Xu Boyan?

    Li Xiyi felt her mind spinning. She felt as if time had come to a halt.

    Xu Boyan and the groomsmen walked past Li Xiyi and entered the room.

    "Long time no see."

    When Jiang Chengyuan walked past Li Xiyi, he flashed a warm smile and greeted her smoothly.

    Yes, it¡¯s been a long time.

    "Hey, it¡¯s not time to go yet."

    The bridesmaids blocked the path of Xu Boyan and the groomsmen.

    "Sign an agreement."

    Lu Zhizhou brought out a paper filled with words and proceeded to bring out a stamp and pen, handing them to Xu Boyan.

    As Lu Qingyi¡¯s sister, she obviously wanted to make sure Lu Qingyi would be happy, so she felt this agreement was necessary.

    Xu Boyan signed without hesitation and didn¡¯t even bother to read what was on the agreement.

    Xu Boyan felt that there was no need for him to look. He knew that he would be good to Lu Qingyi, and all his belongings would be hers.

    Lu Qingyi had a red veil over her head. Xu Boyan couldn¡¯t see Lu Qingyi¡¯s face, but Lu Qingyi could see Xu Boyan clearly.

    She slightly grinned, her face etched with happiness. It felt great to be walking down the path of the future with Xu Boyan.

    "Okay, find the shoes first, then you can lift the bride¡¯s red veil."

    Tang Yaxin said from the side.

    Finding the shoes is a must.

    The groomsmen started to look for the shoes separately.

    Cabinets, under the bed, head of the bed, almost every place where it was possible to hide something had been searched through, but there was no sight of the shoes.

    "The shoes are not hidden, right?"

    "Where are the shoes?"

    "I feel like there¡¯s no shoes hidden at all."

    Xu Yi, Lin Yuanhang, and Tang Gaozhuo voiced out their opinions, as they couldn¡¯t find any trace of the shoes.

 Chapter 602 - 580 Wedding in Progress â‘£_1

    Chapter 602: 580 Wedding in Progress ¢Ü_1"I found one."

    Jiang Chengyuan held a high-heel shoe in his hand and slowly begun to talk.

    He found it inside a book. The book had a hollowed-out compartment used to hide the shoe.

    He just had a bit of interest in the book and never would have thought that it was hollow and had a shoe hidden inside it.

    "Quickly, quickly, quickly, check if there is a shoe hidden in the books."

    "Wow, the method of hiding stuff is ridiculous."

    The three groomsmen hurriedly flipped through all the books in the room, but in vain. The other shoe was still nowhere to be found.

    "Can we get a hint?"

    Xu Boyan inquired. He was genuinely unable to find it. He had searched the room thoroughly.

    Lu Zhizhou refused immediately: "No."

    "Just one hint."

    Jiang Chengyuan unknowingly maneuvered his way to Li Xiyi and gently asked.

    "By the bride¡¯s feet."

    Almost instinctively, Li Xiyi blurted out. After saying this, she instantly realized what she did and hurriedly covered her mouth. She seemed to have revealed too much.

    Jiang Chengyuan informed Xu Boyan about the matter, and Xu Boyan found the shoe. He gently and delicately helped Lu Qingyi put on the shoe. His movements were cautious and tender.

    "Little girl, I¡¯ve come to pick you up."

    Xu Boyan unveiled her veil; he was greeted by Lu Qingyi¡¯s vibrant, energetic face. Xu Boyan¡¯s gaze grew even more tender as he looked at Lu Qingyi.

    "My little girl is so beautiful."

    Xu Boyan curled his lips; his eyes shone with adoration.

    The smile on Lu Qingyi¡¯s lips was particularly gentle. She gazed at Xu Boyan and didn¡¯t say anything; she was profoundly moved.

    Probably, marrying the person you love gives you this feeling of sweetness that fills your soul.

    Xu Boyan leaned over, his handsome face drew closer to Lu Qingyi, he kissed her lips, then gradually deepened the kiss.

    "OMG, the public display of affection has begun."

    "They¡¯re such a well-matched couple."

    "Oh my god, the auspicious time is approaching. Can you stop kissing?"

    "You can kiss however you want tonight."

    "Seriously."

    "..."

    A group of so-called single people watched jealously as Lu Qingyi and Xu Boyan kissed. Inside, they were cursing.

    Xu Boyan held Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand as they left the room. Outside the door, there were people tossing flower petals at the couple.

    ¡ª¡ª

    When they arrived at the villa in the west, it was already almost nine o¡¯clock. Lu Qingyi got out of the car, holding Lu Mohai¡¯s hand.

    There were many guests, all cheering and celebrating the new couple.

    Lu Qingyi, holding on to Lu Mohai¡¯s hand, walked across the red carpet and headed to the stage, where many guests were present.

    Xu Boyan had already been standing on the stage waiting for Lu Qingyi. Watching his girl slowly walking towards him, Xu Boyan felt as if his heart was completely filled.

    "From this moment onward, Yiyi is your responsibility. Treat her well and love her."

    Lu Mohai handed Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand to Xu Boyan. He was hesitant because his daughter had now become another man¡¯s wife.

    "I will."

    Xu Boyan gave a serious nod and tightly held Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand.

    He would spend every day of his future with Lu Qingyi. Since he took her hand, he would certainly never let go.

    After Lu Mohai gave Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand to Xu Boyan, he stepped off the stage. His steps were heavy.

    Now that his daughter was married, as a father, he was both happy and sad¨Ca stark contradiction.

    The host took the microphone and came on the stage. After quickly sharing some blessings, he introduced the couple.

    The ceremony quickly moved to the next segment.

    "May I ask the groom, Mr. Xu Boyan, do you agree to take Ms. Lu Qingyi as your wife? From this day forward, in sickness or in health, for richer or for poorer, will you wholeheartedly remain faithful to her, protect her, and cherish her? Do you agree?"

    "I do."

    Xu Boyan gazed deeply at Lu Qingyi and slowly responded.

    "May I ask the bride, Miss Lu Qingyi, do you agree to marry Mr. Xu Boyan? From this day forward, in sickness or in health, for richer or for poorer, will you wholeheartedly remain faithful to him, protect him, and cherish him? Do you agree?"

    "I do."

    The host¡¯s words had just fallen when Lu Qingyi immediately responded. She looked at Xu Boyan with a smile in her eyes and felt sweet happiness in her heart.

    Without any warning, the screen behind them on the stage lit up, displaying photos that documented the sweet memories of Lu Qingyi and Xu Boyan.

    There were pictures of them together, but most of the photos were of Lu Qingyi only, and most of them were sneakily taken by Xu Boyan.

    The photos began to appear and disappear on the screen, like a movie sequence, one after another.

    "Oh my gosh, they are such a sweet couple."

    "Such good looks."

    "This divine love story, I accept my defeat."

    "I also want to experience such sweet love."

    "I admire them. When will I encounter such a love?"

    "Ah, such a beautiful couple."

    "This is what you call destined lovers. I am so jealous."

    "I believe they can grow old together."

    "Ah! I am so envious."

    "..."

    Photos flashed on the giant screen one after another, and the audience was filled with envious voices.

    Suddenly, the slideshow ended, and three lines of white text appeared on the black screen:

    Meeting you has made me fortunate in three lifetimes.

    Your appearance is like a ray of light in the darkness, giving me hope.

    In the future, I will keep hold of your hand and never let go.

    Although these words were not fancy, they genuinely moved the audience. Since there were no pretentious words, they felt sincere.

    "I¡¯m very envious of such love."

    A few girls stood together when Li Xiyi suddenly spoke out.

    Perhaps she would never experience such love in this lifetime.

    Tang Yaxin stared at Li Xiyi in shock. Although she didn¡¯t know Li Xiyi well, she had met her a few times and always thought Li Xiyi was a carefree girl.

    "You will have it, you¡¯re so pretty."

    Lu Zhizhou replied, her voice remained gentle as always.

    "My heart is small; it can only accommodate one person."

    Li Xiyi curled her lips into a sarcastic smile.

    In the future, she would either settle down and marry someone who loved her, or she would continue to live alone beautifully.

    Her heart could not accommodate another person.

    The girls didn¡¯t know what to say. They knew what Li Xiyi meant.

    Right after the slideshow ended, the host said: "Now onwards to the next segment, the wedding vows of the bride and the groom."

    "I¡¯ll share life¡¯s ups and downs with you; we¡¯ll learn about life together every day and every season. Life is worthwhile this way. Hereafter, including myself, everything that I own is yours, distribute as you see fit. Lu Qingyi, I love you. I only love you in this lifetime."

    Xu Boyan held the microphone, looking at Lu Qingyi, intently expressing his feelings. Though his romantic words were not fancy and seemed slightly trivial, everyone knew that it was sincere.

    It lacked poetry or eloquence, but it was filled with love. Sear?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

 Chapter 603 - 581 Wedding in Progress â‘¤_1

    Chapter 603: 581 Wedding in Progress ¢Ý_1Lu Qingyi took the microphone from Xu Boyan, her face alight with a radiant smile.

    "There are no words I can think of that can accurately express how I feel about you. Until now, standing here, I suddenly realized that the words I most want to say to you all come down to a simple thank you. Thank you for stepping into my life and showing me what happiness looks like. Xu Boyan, knowing you has been a blessing in my three lifetimes."

    Lu Qingyi was addressing Xu Boyan, tilting her head slightly, looking at Xu Boyan as she spoke.

    Yes, she was grateful for Xu Boyan walking into her life, giving her so much happiness and joy, letting her feel what it is like to be cherished and loved.

    The one who is loved, truly, can have confidence without fear. This was something she learned from Xu Boyan.

    In front of the host, witnesses of relatives, and friends, Xu Boyan once again went down on one knee and proposed to Lu Qingyi, slipping the ring into her hand.

    Happiness gleamed on both their faces as they embraced and began to kiss amidst the cheering crowd. Everything was going smoothly.

    Wen Linyu was standing in the crowd, witnessing the happy moment of Lu Qingyi and Xu Boyan. The smile on his lips was particularly bitter.

    Looking at them, he suddenly felt like crying. Perhaps it was because he was genuinely heartbroken, the girl he loved deeply had ultimately married someone else.

    He couldn¡¯t compete; he couldn¡¯t win the affection of the girl he loved. Quietly, he turned away, leaving this lively place, leaving the wedding scene of Lu Qingyi and Xu Boyan.

    Again, in front of everyone, Xu Boyan and Lu Qingyi adjusted their terms of addressing their in-laws, and then the wedding ceremony was essentially over.

    During the banquet, Xu Boyan and Lu Qingyi had to propose toasts. It was a busy yet sweet day.

    After a day of fatigue, Xu Boyan and Lu Qingyi returned to their room, where a few bridesmaids and groomsmen stood at the door of their room.

    "What is it?"

    Xu Boyan looked at the group of people, his tone less than pleased.

    "We¡¯re here to make some wedding night mischief."

    Lin Yuanhang declared.

    On such a big occasion as Xu Boyan¡¯s wedding, they absolutely had to have some wedding night fun, otherwise it wouldn¡¯t feel quite right.

    "I¡¯m tired today. You guys should go back and rest."

    Xu Boyan said, pressing at his temples. He was indeed quite tired from the day¡¯s proceedings. Finally, he could have some time alone with Lu Qingyi and wasn¡¯t in the mood for any trouble.

    "Not happening, this is your big day!"

    "Exactly, this opportunity only comes once in a lifetime."

    "If we don¡¯t have a little fun now, when will we ever get the chance?"

    "Come on, brother, we¡¯re not tired."

    "It¡¯s a wedding; some wedding night fun should be expected."

    "..."

    The group of people was chattering away, making it sound like the most reasonable thing in the world, which it indeed was.

    "Alright then, make some room."

    Xu Boyan, holding Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand, addressed the group in front of him.

    The group stepped aside to make a pathway, allowing Xu Boyan to open the door.

    Quick as a flash, Xu Boyan opened the door, pulled Lu Qingyi inside, and immediately closed it again.

    The series of actions were performed seamlessly. In the blink of an eye, the group standing at the door hadn¡¯t reacted. They started at the closed door in disbelief.

    Damn, they had let their guard down.

    "Bro, don¡¯t be so unfair."

    "Bro, a wedding isn¡¯t complete without some wedding night antics."

    "Could you open the door a little?"

    "Damn, we really messed up."

    "..."

    The group hung around at the door for quite a while. When there was no response from Xu Boyan, they finally left.

    Li Xiyi watched Jiang Chengyuan, she bit her lip lightly, then left with Jiang Chengyuan.

    "Sweetie, they¡¯re all gone."

    There was no activity at the door anymore, Xu Boyan looked at Lu Qingyi tenderly, the smile on his lips soft and doting.

    "I¡¯m tired."

    Lu Qingyi collapsed on the bed, yawning as she spoke.

    Weddings were indeed tiring affairs. If she¡¯d known how exhausted she would be, she would have asked Xu Boyan not to have one.

    But now, she was indeed tired.

    "Sweetie, this is our wedding night."

    Xu Boyan leaned forward and whispered, with a mischievous smile.

    It had been a while since they¡¯d last made love. Today, he wanted to.

    "We are not supposed to for the first three months of pregnancy."

    Lu Qingyi raised an eyebrow, her look felt like teasing as she gazed at Xu Boyan.

    The first three months of pregnancy were crucial, and they hadn¡¯t reached the three-month mark yet, so it would be best not to engage in such activities.

    "Forget about it."

    Xu Boyan resigned, lying down next to Lu Qingyi, pulling her into his arms.

    It had been a long time since he had had meat.

    "We can, after three months, right?"

    He buried his head in Lu Qingyi¡¯s neck, his voice soft and a hint of whining there.

    "No."

    Lu Qingyi refused, this man, really.

    "Sweetie, I haven¡¯t had meat for a long time."

    Xu Boyan¡¯s voice was slightly hoarse, and the look in his eyes towards Lu Qingyi was pitiful.

    "If you want meat, I can cook some for you."

    Lu Qingyi raised an eyebrow and her tone was lazy, feigning misunderstanding of Xu Boyan¡¯s meaning.

    Xu Boyan: "I want you."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s face brimmed with a challenging smile: "Bear it."

    "I¡¯ll take a shower first. I¡¯m really tired."

    Lu Qingyi finished and went off to take a shower.

    While the wedding was spectacular, the fatigue was real too. Tired from a whole day¡¯s work, she felt every cell in her body was shouting about how exhausted it was.

    Once both had finished showering, they snuggled into each other¡¯s arms and fell asleep. On the wedding night, they did nothing.

    ----

    The crowd at the wedding gradually dispersed, leaving only a few people still working.

    Jiang Chengyuan was taking a phone call as he walked outside.

    This time, he planned to spend more time in Kyoto, taking advantage of Xu Boyan¡¯s wedding as the opportunity.

    Kyoto, the place where he grew up, he was familiar with every inch of it, as well as the people. But after so many years away, Kyoto had changed so much and things were not how they used to be.

    Jiang Chengyuan hung up the phone, turned around, and saw Li Xiyi.

    Li Xiyi was briefly taken aback, then she walked directly past Jiang Chengyuan as if she was merely passing by.

    Her heart was racing, her hands clenched into fists.

    "Xiyi."

    Jiang Chengyuan called out to stop Li Xiyi, his voice as warm and smooth as ever.

    Li Xiyi¡¯s steps stopped instantly. She turned to look at Jiang Chengyuan and asked, "Can I help you?" S§×arch* The N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Her voice was somewhat indifferent. She was trying her best to breathe calmly and to keep her composure.

    "Long time no see."

    He said.

    "Yes, long time no see."

    Li Xiyi responded. This was the second time Jiang Chengyuan had said "long time no see."

    "Long time no see."

    Li Xiyi understood Jiang Chengyuan¡¯s "long time no see." It meant just that, a casual greeting.

    However, her response of "long time no see" contained multiple layers of feelings.

    Jiang Chengyuan, long time no see.

    She thought she would never have the chance to say "long time no see" again in her lifetime.

 Chapter 604: The boy who astounded her entire youth_1

    Chapter 604: The boy who astounded her entire youth_1"You¡¯ve lost weight."

    Jiang Chengyuan had been looking at Li Xiyi for a while before he slowly uttered his second sentence.

    She had lost too much weight. The Li Xiyi he remembered had been a plump girl. Now she was only skin and bones.

    She¡¯d matured too, no longer the naive little girl that she was. Time really spares no one, everything had changed, including people.

    "Girls should be thin."

    Li Xiyi flicked her long, wavy hair and spoke slowly.

    In this era where thinness is equated with beauty, all girls are thinking about losing weight. There¡¯s nothing bad about being thin.

    Jiang Chengyuan looked at Li Xiyi and smiled: "Having some extra weight is better."

    Li Xiyi smiled without speaking. She pursed her lips, looking up at Jiang Chengyuan¡¯s defined face.

    Once, this face had stunned her youth, now it still makes her heart race. It was rather pathetic.

    Maybe Jiang Chengyuan was the one she could never let go of in her life.

    "It¡¯s late, I¡¯ll go first."

    Li Xiyi pretended to glance at the time, left quickly without waiting for Jiang Chengyuan to speak.

    She was afraid. Afraid that if she stayed any longer she would struggle to leave, she would want to cry.

    The Hua Xin Road of Jinghua High School in Kyoto seems endless, as does their relationship.

    They met on the Hua Xin Road of Jinghua High School when they were just fifteen or sixteen-year-old teenagers.

    It was a beautiful day, the sun was incredibly bright. She, in danger, looked at this boy who appeared out of nowhere. He seemed to be bathed with a layer of silver light, emitting a dazzling glow.

    Since then, this boy had stunned her whole youth. It is just the same now.

    She managed to keep her calm in front of Jiang Chengyuan. But as soon as she was far enough, Li Xiyi couldn¡¯t help but burst into tears.

    He is still fine, he is back. But he was no longer the boy she could follow with her eyes.

    Everything had changed, they might just be acquaintances, they couldn¡¯t even be friends.

    She had no friends in Kyoto. No, to be precise she had no friends other than Lu Qingyi. Lu Qingyi was newly married, and she didn¡¯t want to disturb Lu Qingyi. She realized now that she didn¡¯t even have anyone to confide in.

    Li Xiyi returned to the villa, took off her shoes, and grabbed a dozen beers from the fridge. She sat alone in the living room, pouring herself drink after drink.

    The last time she drank like this was because she dreamed of Jiang Chengyuan. She saw many disturbing scenes in her dream which made her suddenly so sad that she wanted to drown her sorrows.

    Perhaps the person you loved in your youthful years will truly be the one you love the most in this lifetime.

    ¡ª¡ª

    The next day, when Lu Qingyi woke up, the other half of the bed was already empty. She felt a bout of discomfort in her stomach and couldn¡¯t hold back from running to the bathroom to throw up.

    It felt like a storm inside her stomach. She squatted next to the sink, her face showing a look of torment.

    Her lower abdomen was starting to hurt slightly. She frowned. She already knew what was coming, "Xu Boyan..."

    Summoning her crumbling consciousness, she murmured.

    When Xu Boyan came, he happened to hear Lu Qingyi¡¯s voice. He rushed into the bathroom, seeing Lu Qingyi in pain, he regretted deeply.

    He picked Lu Qingyi up and made a hasty dash to the hospital. By then, Lu Qingyi had already lost consciousness.

    "Hey, where are you going without breakfast?"

    Gu Xiang popped out from the kitchen and saw Xu Boyan carrying Lu Qingyi away. She was completely baffled.

    She didn¡¯t see Xu Boyan¡¯s urgency and was unable to think too much about it.

    "Weird, your son took off with Yiyi early in the morning."

    Gu Xiang glared at Xu Hang, voicing her displeasure.

    Xu Hang: "???"

    He was confused about why he was getting the glare. It wasn¡¯t his fault after all.

    "It¡¯s only half past seven."

    Xu Hang glanced at the time.

    Last night was Xu Boyan and Lu Qingyi¡¯s wedding night, by right they shouldn¡¯t be up so early. Why would they leave early?

    "Last night was their wedding night."

    Xu Hang added another sentence.

    "What about their wedding night? Yiyi is pregnant, for the first three months... "

    Gu Xiang started to speak, then suddenly stopped.

    Lu Qingyi is pregnant?

    Xu Boyan rushed out with her in his arms early in the morning?

    Something clicked in Gu Xiang¡¯s mind. She began to panic. She immediately tried to call Xu Boyan, but his phone rang on the sofa in the living room.

    Xu Boyan had left his phone.

    "Old Xu, you don¡¯t suppose Yiyi..."

    Gu Xiang looked at Xu Hang urgently, not daring to finish her sentence in fear of jinxing it.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s pregnancy had always been unstable, Gu Xiang knew Lu Qingyi needed to be extra careful with her body condition during the pregnancy.

    And she had also been working hard recently.

    "It¡¯s fine, relax."

    Xu Hang gently put his arm around Gu Xiang¡¯s shoulder, comforting her.

    He was also very worried.

    "Boyan would probably choose to go to the nearest hospital. We should head there now to have a look."

    Xu Hang was especially calm. He analyzed and spoke.

    "Quick, quick, grab the car keys, let¡¯s go now."

    Gu Xiang¡¯s eyes lit up, she immediately urged Xu Hang.

    Her heart was in a turmoil, she couldn¡¯t calm down at all. All her thoughts were on Lu Qingyi. She was afraid the situation was exactly as she had imagined.

    What she was most concerned about was not the baby, but Lu Qingyi¡¯s health. The young girl was frail, her health had not been good, if this happened...

    Gu Xiang couldn¡¯t even bear to think about it.

    Xu Boyan was truly speeding all the way to the hospital. He didn¡¯t know how many traffic lights he had run but he didn¡¯t care, his heart was fully on Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi was wearing a white dress and the lower half was stained red. Xu Boyan¡¯s hands were trembling and his eyes were turning red. Sear?h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Fear, an unprecedented fear rose in his heart.

    Xu Boyan took Lu Qingyi to the hospital and was quickly taken to the emergency room.

    Xu Boyan stood in the hospital hallway. He couldn¡¯t calm down, his eyes remained fixated on the tightly shut doors.

    Baby...

    You have to be okay.

    He was scared.

    The few minutes when Lu Qingyi was pushed into the operating room made Xu Boyan feel like centuries had passed. His hand was trembling, even his whole body couldn¡¯t stop shivering.

    "Boyan, how is she?"

    Gu Xiang and Xu Hang hurried over and saw Xu Boyan, Gu Xiang anxiously asked.

    "Why are you guys here?"

    When he saw Gu Xiang and Xu Hang, Xu Boyan was a bit surprised. He didn¡¯t tell them about Lu Qingyi.

    "We saw you rushing out in such hurry, leaving your phone behind. We thought something might have happened, so we came over."

    Gu Xiang explained, passing Xu Boyan¡¯s phone to him.

    Gu Xiang looked towards the operating room, her heart skipped a beat and her heart rate increased immediately.

 Chapter 605 - 583 took himself as a guinea pig _1

    Chapter 605: 583 took himself as a guinea pig _1The three of them stood anxiously at the entrance of the operating room, feeling extremely agitated.

    "How is it going?"

    The door to the operating room opened, and Xu Boyan was the first to rush over, grabbing the doctor¡¯s arm to ask.

    "The baby is very unstable, not only in the first three months we need to be careful, but throughout the entire pregnancy, we must pay special attention. The mother¡¯s body is not suitable for pregnancy. If you are not willing to abort, then you must be very careful."

    The doctor¡¯s expression was somewhat stern, and then he scanned Xu Boyan and the others, clearly treating them as people expecting a grandchild.

    Gazing at their impressive attire, the doctor quickly started to speculate whether they were desperate to have a son to carry on the family business, because there were many such cases in wealthy families.

    Xu Boyan lowered his head, remaining silent.

    He knew that Lu Qingyi would not abort the child, but honestly, he didn¡¯t care if Lu Qingyi bore his child or not, he just cared about Lu Qingyi herself.

    "It¡¯s okay, it¡¯s okay."

    Gu Xiang breathed a sigh of relief.

    "Is there any medicine to help stabilize the pregnancy?"

    Gu Xiang inquired again, extremely worried about Lu Qingyi¡¯s condition.

    "Just making sure she isn¡¯t overworked will be enough, medication has also been prescribed. During pregnancy, it¡¯s very important to rest lots. Overworking isn¡¯t appropriate."

    The doctor rattled on saying a bunch of things.

    Lu Qingyi had been working hard for a long time due to her research on the special-effect drug. The doctor naturally could see the signs of her overwork.

    Xu Boyan nodded: "Okay, got it."

    He watched helplessly as Lu Qingyi busied herself. He wanted her to rest, but how could the stubborn Lu Qingyi willingly take a break?

    The doctor further reminded them of some precautions before letting Xu Boyan and the others into the room to see Lu Qingyi.

    "Fool."

    Lu Qingyi lay weakly on the bed, gently stroking her belly with her hand, a soft smile on her lips, and a motherly glow about her.

    Xu Boyan entered, he reached out to hold Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand, and his eyes were filled with tenderness.

    His sweetheart was really a big fool.

    "Yiyi, you haven¡¯t eaten breakfast yet, what do you want to eat? Mom will make it for you."

    Gu Xiang looked at Lu Qingyi with sympathy, speaking slowly.

    It was more reassuring to eat home-cooked meals, anything from outside couldn¡¯t compare to her own cooking.

    "I¡¯ll just have some porridge, I don¡¯t have much of an appetite."

    Lu Qingyi slowly said.

    Gu Xiang and Xu Hang left, leaving Xu Boyan and Lu Qingyi alone together.

    "Your body..."

    Xu Boyan looked at Lu Qingyi, helpless in his eyes.

    "I know, I just want a child with you. It¡¯s okay, I can protect it, the baby is also very strong."

    Lu Qingyi cracked a smile, if the child hadn¡¯t arrived yet, she would have chosen to wait a little longer, but since the child was on the way, she would absolutely take good care of it.

    This was her and Xu Boyan¡¯s child, the fruit of their love.

    "Fool."

    Xu Boyan didn¡¯t know what to say.

    Indeed, he also wished to have a child with Lu Qingyi.

    "Knowing your condition, why would you overwork yourself?"

    Xu Boyan felt sorry for Lu Qingyi. He took her hand, gently kissing the back of her hand, saying.

    "I¡¯ve said, their lives are more important than the child¡¯s. But I¡¯m selfish, I want to save both the child and their lives."

    Lu Qingyi took a deep breath, speaking very sincerely.

    Yes, if she didn¡¯t research the antidote, then this virus would continue to spread. People around her, and even people around the world, would be infected.

    She could disregard the lives of irrelevant people, but she had to care about the lives of her friends and family.

    The doctor, who was about to leave, happened to hear this conversation and stopped in surprise.

    So this child was something this girl stubbornly insisted on keeping, rather than being forced by the in-laws.

    "By the way, this report shows..."

    The doctor came in after knocking, he had a report in his hand which was missed earlier.

    The doctor stopped halfway through his sentence, looking at Lu Qingyi with a scrutinizing glance.

    A very young and beautiful face.

    "What¡¯s wrong?"

    Xu Boyan frowned, asking.

    "Have you spent time in a lab or something like that recently?"

    The doctor asked, even though it was a questioning tone, it sounded more like a statement.

    He believed that Lu Qingyi and Xu Boyan would understand this without having to explain it.

    Lu Qingyi replied: "The medical lab."

    The medical lab?

    The doctor was somewhat taken aback.

    "No need to say anything more, I know my own body. I can regulate it myself, there is no need for medication." S§×ar?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Lu Qingyi slowly said.

    When researching the drug, she had used herself as a test subject. Testing whether the drug had side effects on pregnant women, she had used herself as a subject, a fact she hadn¡¯t shared with anyone.

    Though she wasn¡¯t infected by the virus, her body was pregnant, thus it could detect any drugs which might have side effects on pregnant women.

    Of course, the first trial failed, and it was only the second time that was successful. Fortunately, the baby was okay, and she could feel its heartbeat.

    "What¡¯s going on?"

    Xu Boyan didn¡¯t understand, so he stood up, snatched the report from the doctor¡¯s hand, looked at the data on it, and found his hand unconsciously trembling.

    Looking at Lu Qingyi, he felt disbelief in his eyes.

    His sweetheart... had used herself as an experimental subject.

    "Why... are you so foolish?"

    Xu Boyan wanted to accuse Lu Qingyi, yet he found that he couldn¡¯t. His sweetheart was so great, he felt he had no right to accuse her anymore.

    Should he call Lu Qingyi foolish? Or should he say she has a kind heart?

    "Someone has to make the sacrifice. I know how to handle the drugs I¡¯ve researched myself, there won¡¯t be any issues."

    Lu Qingyi said nonchalantly, her eyes relaxed, with her words meant to comfort Xu Boyan.

    Her own research?

    The doctor began to scrutinize Lu Qingyi, if he wasn¡¯t mistaken, the drug injected into Lu Qingyi¡¯s body was the special-effect drug.

    Xu Boyan gently rubbed Lu Qingyi¡¯s head: "Foolish girl... I can¡¯t help but worry."

    "Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯m Doctor L, the one you couldn¡¯t find for a long time. What could possibly happen to me? If there was a rumor that Doctor L died from testing drugs, it would be a laughingstock."

    Lu Qingyi said casually, her tone light and breezy as if there was nothing to worry about.

    In fact, she felt terrible during the first drug trial, and she almost thought her life was over. Thankfully she fought through it, and the baby had managed to survive as well.

    Doctor L?

    The doctor had not yet left, upon hearing Lu Qingyi¡¯s words he almost dropped his jaw, wondering if he was having hallucinations.

    He hastily left, wanting to calm down a bit. The couple were having a conversation and it wasn¡¯t appropriate for him to ask questions now.

    He¡¯ll come back later.

 Chapter 606: The feeling of 584 homes_1

    Chapter 606: The feeling of 584 homes_1Lu Qingyi was discharged from the hospital in the afternoon. She had been waiting all morning in anticipation for her return home, not wanting to lie about in the hospital any longer.

    She didn¡¯t like the hospital atmosphere, which was heavy with the overwhelming smell of disinfectants.

    The doctor was excited to see Lu Qingyi off. Only after knowing that she was "Doctor L," he was surprised that the rumored Doctor L had been such a young maiden all along.

    "Rest well at home from now on, alright?"

    With his arm around Lu Qingyi¡¯s waist, Xu Boyan spoke soothingly and affectionately.

    Otherwise, he would worry.

    Lu Qingyi readily responded, "Alright." S§×ar?h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    The pregnancy hadn¡¯t even progressed to three months yet. With such a long time ahead, who could know for certain what might happen in the future?

    The answer was uncertain.

    Back at their villa, Gu Xiang and Xu Hang were busy in the kitchen, making plans to prepare lunch for Lu Qingyi themselves.

    So this was what it felt like to be home.

    As Lu Qingyi looked at the two elders bustling about in the kitchen, her eyes welled up with tears. An indescribable emotion surfaced.

    It felt truly warm.

    She had thought that after her grandmother¡¯s death, she would never experience the feeling of home again in this lifetime. Little had she realized there would be many more opportune moments ahead.

    Xu Boyan was the one who had brought hope into her life and chased away all her sorrows.

    "Oh dear! Did you bother Yiyi somehow? Come here to Mom, sweetie. Why are you crying?"

    Just as Gu Xiang emerged from the kitchen, she noticed Lu Qingyi with teary eyes. She was instantly overwhelmed with concern.

    Immediately untying her apron, Gu Xiang tenderly wiped away the tear drops at the corners of Qingyi¡¯s eyes, her heart ached for her.

    "You promised her yesterday not to make her cry. Yet, just a day later, you¡¯ve broken your pledge."

    While consoling Lu Qingyi, Gu Xiang directed her blame at Xu Boyan.

    Xu Boyan: "..."

    He hadn¡¯t done anything at all. His sweetheart was crying from being moved, and now that guilt was being thrown onto him.

    Lu Qingyi had merely been a little moved initially; however, Gu Xiang¡¯s comforting words triggered her, causing her tears to overflow.

    "Mom, this has nothing to do with Ayan..."

    Lu Qingyi sniffed, flashing Gu Xiang a tearful smile.

    In front of their parents and elders, she would call Xu Boyan ¡¯Ayan,¡¯ but when it was just the two of them, she always used his full name.

    She liked calling him by his full name. It felt endearing. She enjoyed the feeling of calling him "Xu Boyan."

    "Always protecting him. If he offends you, be sure to let Mom know. You don¡¯t have to suffer in silence."

    As Gu Xiang reached out gently wipe Lu Qingyi¡¯s tears, her voice was soft and tender.

    "No, when I saw mom busy in the kitchen, I experienced a feeling of home, something I¡¯ve never felt before."

    Lu Qingyi said softly with a gentle smile, her eyes filled with sincere emotions.

    Indeed, that was the feeling of home.

    "Silly girl."

    Gu Xiang lightly touched Lu Qingyi¡¯s head, her heart throbbing with compassion.

    Lu Qingyi was such a darling child who deserved to be cherished.

    Gu Xiang and Xu Hang served up all the dishes on the table. They were all Lu Qingyi¡¯s favorites; a full table¡¯s worth.

    All prepared by Xu Hang and Gu Xiang.

    Lu Qingyi enjoyed the meal greatly. Her heart was filled with joy as she donned a constant smile.

    "I¡¯ll stay here during your pregnancy. I hope you won¡¯t mind. I can take care of you, and once the baby gets a little bigger, I¡¯ll move back to the old house."

    Gu Xiang laid out her plan. Her gaze upon Lu Qingyi was sincere and serious.

    She was worried about Lu Qingyi, who wasn¡¯t in the best of health. Whenever Lu Qingyi got busy, she would completely disregard her wellbeing.

    After the baby was born, she could help take care of them. Lu Qingyi was still a child in her eyes, likely unable to manage another little child.

    "Mom, you can actually stay here for good if you¡¯d like to."

    Lu Qingyi replied earnestly. Some people might make an issue about living with their mother-in-law after marriage, but Lu Qingyi really enjoyed staying with Gu Xiang.

    They would live together happily. She believed that the two of them would not have any mother-daughter-in-law issues.

    "The two of you need to enjoy some private time together! Stop including me in everything! If you don¡¯t want to take care of the baby, you can always send him or her over to the old house, and we¡¯ll look after them. You just go about your own business."

    Gu Xiang added on, clarifying her position. She had no intention of intruding on Xu Boyan and Lu Qingyi¡¯s life. Had it not been for Lu Qingyi¡¯s poor health, Gu Xiang wouldn¡¯t even bother to stay.

    ----

    As the night rolled in, lying in bed, Lu Qingyi was reading a book snuggled against Xu Boyan, while he was occupied with his mobile phone, handling some matters.

    "Xu Boyan, why do you suppose Ruan Qingyang left Kyoto for Jin City?"

    Putting down her book, Lu Qingyi looked at Xu Boyan as she slowly asked her question.

    This was indeed a strange question.

    Ruan Qingyang was an exceptionally talented individual: even if she didn¡¯t want to be with Lu Mohai, as long as she wanted the child, she could have given birth in Kyoto above board, with the worst-case scenario being a bit of gossip.

    So, why did she run off to Jin City?

    Moreover, she did so in such a clandestine manner that even after searching far and wide, Lu Mohai couldn¡¯t locate Ruan Qingyang. It was as if she had vanished into thin air.

    What really caused this?

    It was indeed a very puzzling question.

    Definitely, it wasn¡¯t something as simple as not wanting Lu Mohai to find out.

    "I¡¯ve always suspected there was more to it. I pursued it for quite a while, but substantial leads were few and far between."

    As he gently stroked Lu Qingyi¡¯s head, Xu Boyan gradually provided his response.

    Indeed, he had been investigating this continuously, but had failed to uncover much of anything. Whether it was due to the passage of time or Ruan Qingyang¡¯s intentional concealment, hardly any pieces of the puzzle were available now.

    "Did my dad have any enemies? Or, was the Lu family wary of anyone?"

    Lu Qingyi suddenly asked. If there were any, it might provide a breakthrough.

    If Lu Mohai happened to have enemies around that time, it could be a plausible explanation.

    "I¡¯ll ask my dad."

    Xu Boyan pulled back the blankets and stepped out. He didn¡¯t return for about ten minutes or so.

    "There weren¡¯t any enemies as such. Your dad was a free-spirited person, unfazed by fame or fortune. He should not have had any enemies."

    Xu Boyan shared this insight upon returning. Xu Hang and Lu Mohai grew up together. As children, they were as thick as thieves, and their relationship remained strong even as they aged.

    Xu Hang was pretty much familiar with almost all aspects of Lu Mohai¡¯s life, save for a few extremely personal matters.

    "Hand me the laptop."

    Lu Qingyi extended her hand, asking Xu Boyan to hand over the laptop. She decided it was time for her to personally get to the bottom of this. Normally, she never used her special access privileges to look up information because of the rare necessity to do so.

    Furthermore, it wasn¡¯t good to use such access privileges too frequently.

    "It¡¯s late already. Let¡¯s go to bed now. We can handle these things tomorrow, okay?"

    Xu Boyan gently touched Lu Qingyi¡¯s head as he spoke, his voice tender and soothing.

 Chapter 607 - 585 1314 kilometers_1

    Chapter 607: 585 1314 kilometers_1Li Xiyi sequestered herself in her villa for two full days, steeped in gloom.

    Before Jiang Chengyuan showed up, she was able to control her emotions. But after seeing him, her heart began to flutter again.

    It was uncontainable.

    She realised that she was utterly alone in Kyoto with no one to confide in, and she did not want to disturb Lu Qingyi.

    The lights in the villa suddenly lit up. Li Xiyi, reclining on the sofa, was startled by the figure at the door, "How did you get here?"

    Seeing Lu Qingyi was something Li Xiyi visibly couldn¡¯t believe. Lu Qingyi had been married not too long ago and was supposed to be on her honeymoon.

    "What happened?"

    Lu Qingyi creased her brow lightly, taking in the sight of beer bottles strewn across the floor, discarded tissues, utter chaos.

    Her gaze lingered on Li Xiyi¡¯s face, indicating mild confusion.

    "Nothing, everyone has their moments of despair."

    Li Xiyi forced a smile, speaking nonchalantly.

    Jiang Chengyuan and Xu Boyan are brothers.

    Lu Qingyi had always been curious about the man she held in remembrance, so if she were to divulge this, Lu Qingyi would undoubtedly confront Jiang Chengyuan about it.

    However, she and Jiang Chengyuan had never been together, and Jiang Chengyuan had never indicated any interest in her.

    "Speak."

    Lu Qingyi patted the sofa, sat down, her gaze icy as she scrutinised Li Xiyi, much like interrogating a suspected criminal.

    Li Xiyi: "..." S~ea??h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    She felt like she was the offender.

    "Will you tell me yourself or do I have to investigate?"

    Lu Qingyi quirked an eyebrow, her question aimed at Li Xiyi.

    If she wanted to find out, it wouldn¡¯t take long to do so by using a little of her time.

    Discovering what Li Xiyi had been through these past days was an effortlessly achievable task.

    Lu Qingyi evaluated Li Xiyi, her gaze chilling.

    "He¡¯s back."

    Li Xiyi¡¯s gaze darkened. She spoke slow and easy as though indifferent, but her heart was anything but calm.

    "He?"

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s eyebrow arched, her eyes questioning.

    Lu Qingyi knew Li Xiyi was referencing a particular ¡¯he¡¯ but had no idea who this person was.

    She didn¡¯t purposefully ask, let alone investigate. After all, she thought it was Li Xiyi¡¯s private matter and there was no reason for her to grasp all the details.

    "He... you know him."

    Li Xiyi spoke slowly, aware she had to explain everything today.

    Lu Qingyi would investigate, and it was better if she admitted it herself.

    "Who?"

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s eyebrow hitched, taken aback that the ¡¯he¡¯ residing in Li Xiyi¡¯s heart was someone she knew. This revelation was astonishing.

    "Jiang Chengyuan."

    Li Xiyi inhaled sharply, finally uttering the name she had withheld.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s eyebrows shot up, some surprise in her heart. So, it was Jiang Chengyuan after all.

    She wasn¡¯t acquainted with Jiang Chengyuan, only introduced to him briefly by Xu Boyan on their wedding day, and hadn¡¯t mingled with him afterwards. As far as she could tell, he was quite a refined man.

    "Jiang Chengyuan and I actually met in my freshman year of high school. You know I grew up in Kyoto... "

    Li Xiyi softly began to elaborate upon their story of acquaintance. It was quite cliche, and she thought that they would end up like the leads in a melodramatic television series - together in the end.

    But reality was different. Both her secret and open adoration resulted in her alone carrying these emotions.

    Jiang Chengyuan had always been a stranger to her.

    "The Flower Road at Jinghua High School in Kyoto seems never-ending, just like things are with him and me."

    Li Xiyi mustered a bitter smile, speaking softly.

    Flower Road does not truly have no end, it¡¯s just rather lengthy that gives rise to such an expression.

    High school, indeed the most beautiful time. Many, unable to reach the end, unable to confess their feelings, often resort to this phrase:

    The Flower Road at Jinghua High School in Kyoto seems never-ending, just like things are with him and me.

    "Flower Road ends in Li City, which is 1314 kilometers away from Kyoto."

    Lu Qingyi spoke slowly, her hands idle on the keyboard, her tone indifferent.

    She had heard about it, but never paid it any mind, nor verified its truth.

    The first thousand meters of Flower Road is wide, but there is a narrow intersection beyond that point - too narrow for vehicles, barely wide enough for a person to get through.

    The road after the intersection isn¡¯t broad either, just adequate for two people to walk side by side.

    Hence, very few people know where the end of Flower Road is. Such a long journey; no one perseveres until the very end.

    Li Xiyi: "Who would know?"

    The history of Flower Road is quite old. Rumours abound about where its end lies, but those are merely speculations. Those who know for certain are too few, or maybe none at all.

    "I checked the surveillance footage of Flower Road."

    Lu Qingyi unveiled, slowly. Flower Road did have surveillance cameras, allowing her to discern where it ended.

    "The journey is beautiful, but isn¡¯t meant for me."

    Li Xiyi suddenly laughed.

    1314, such a beautiful number, but what does it matter?

    They merely met on Flower Road.

    Lu Qingyi fell silent, observing Li Xiyi before gradually standing up.

    "Qingyi, where are you going?"

    Upon seeing Lu Qingyi rise, Li Xiyi panicked, questioning her actions.

    She feared that Lu Qingyi would seek out Jiang Chengyuan.

    "Is he married?"

    Lu Qingyi paused, asking slowly.

    What Lu Qingyi thought was, as long as Jiang Chengyuan was not married, she could always approach him. After all these years, who knows whether Jiang Chengyuan had harboured any feelings for Li Xiyi.

    In that car accident, Jiang Chengyuan had bravely shielded Li Xiyi, disregarding his own injuries to prevent her from getting hurt.

    Was it out of righteousness, or was it love, who could discern?

    "Yes, he has a fianc¨¦."

    Jiang Chengyuan had a fianc¨¦ from the beginning. Whether this pre-arranged engagement was love or not was an unknown equation.

    She had always known this, yet never got to meet her until the summer of their senior year.

    A gentle, beautiful girl with a soft-spoken manner, she radiated the elegance of a well-bred lady and carried a faint fragrance.

    Li Xiyi thought, this girl was probably the high school crush of many teenage boys.

    Jiang Chengyuan, along with his mother and that girl, went overseas the same summer during their senior year at high school. She watched as the man, who dazzled her youth, boarded the plane.

    He¡¯s returned since then, and she¡¯s seen him, but calculating meticulously, they hadn¡¯t seen each other for three years.

    Jiang Chengyuan was probably married now, maybe even had children.

 Chapter 608 - 586 goes to see Jiang Chengyuan_1

    Chapter 608: 586 goes to see Jiang Chengyuan_1Lu Qingyi¡¯s eyebrows twitched slightly as she sat down and simply watched Li Xiyi.

    "Yiyi, since you¡¯re pregnant now, it¡¯s enough to take good care of yourself. You don¡¯t have to worry about me."

    Li Xiyi poured a glass of water for Lu Qingyi and slowly began to speak.

    Indeed, nobody knows Lu Qingyi¡¯s physical condition better than her. What she really needs now is rest.

    Lu Qingyi was not physically fit for pregnancy to begin with, and she knew it. But being stubborn, she was determined to save the child.

    "What do you think?"

    Lu Qingyi arched her eyebrow and stared at Li Xiyi as she slowly began to speak. S~ea??h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    She had never thought about making friends before. Her first and best friend had always been Li Xiyi.

    How could she possibly ignore Li Xiyi?

    "Yiyi..."

    Li Xiyi looked at Lu Qingyi, wanting to speak but stopping herself.

    "Tired, I¡¯m going back to sleep. Xu Boyan is waiting for me outside."

    Lu Qingyi yawned as she spoke. She had initially come just to get her computer, and Xu Boyan was still waiting for her.

    Being pregnant, Xu Boyan was extremely cautious with her; he was especially attentive wherever they went.

    Li Xiyi looked at Lu Qingyi, her mouth moved, but in the end, she said nothing.

    "Is your brother still in Kyoto?"

    Lu Qingyi tightened her clothes around her. She walked over to the driver¡¯s side window of the car, looked at Xu Boyan, and asked him.

    "Hmm?"

    Xu Boyan was momentarily confused as he looked at Lu Qingyi, not quite understanding her question.

    "Jiang Chengyuan."

    "He¡¯s still there, probably going to stay for quite a long time. Why do you ask?"

    When Lu Qingyi mentioned Jiang Chengyuan, Xu Boyan was slightly puzzled.

    "I¡¯d like to see him."

    Lu Qingyi pondered for a moment, then slowly spoke.

    "What¡¯s wrong?"

    Xu Boyan was puzzled. He got out of the car to open the door for Lu Qingyi, then helped her fasten her seatbelt.

    Previously, Lu Qingyi did not know Jiang Chengyuan. Now that she mentioned him, and even said she wanted to meet him, it seemed quite strange.

    "I have some matters to deal with."

    Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t elaborate; she just slowly closed her eyes, beginning to feel tired.

    Xu Boyan didn¡¯t press for more information. Instead, he called Jiang Chengyuan to find out his whereabouts, then took Lu Qingyi there.

    "Little friend, do you want to sleep a little longer?"

    Xu Boyan parked the car and turned to look at Lu Qingyi, who had her eyes closed, and quietly asked.

    Jiang Chengyuan was at the Royal City, a place with numerous entertainment facilities. It was a favorite amongst the young men of Kyoto, frequented by Boyan himself.

    "No need."

    Lu Qingyi got out of the car and yawned widely.

    Xu Boyan held Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand and they walked into the place together.

    "Lord Xu, long time no see."

    "Lord Xu, you haven¡¯t been here in a while."

    "Lord Xu, this must be your wife. She¡¯s beautiful."

    "Lord Xu, welcome."

    "Lord Xu, please enjoy your time here with your wife."

    "Lord Xu, you and your wife make a perfect match."

    "Lord Xu... "

    Many people greeted Xu Boyan along the way.

    Inside the venue, it was a bit noisy with people playing pool, poker, ping pong, badminton, basketball... all kinds of entertainment facilities were available.

    Jiang Chengyuan was playing pool with several people.

    "Greetings, Lord Xu."

    "Lord Xu, what brings you here?"

    "Lord Xu, did you bring your wife to have fun?"

    "Lord Xu..."

    Jiang Chengyuan had his back turned to Xu Boyan and Lu Qingyi, but the young men who were playing pool with him noticed Xu Boyan and Lu Qingyi and immediately greeted them.

    "Why are you here?"

    Upon hearing the greetings, Jiang Chengyuan put his pool cue down and slowly asked. His hands were tucked into his pockets.

    When he received the phone call from Xu Boyan, it was a bit odd, but since Xu Boyan just got married recently, he didn¡¯t think much of it.

    Unexpectedly, Xu Boyan had brought Lu Qingyi along with him.

    "My wife is looking for you."

    Xu Boyan held Lu Qingyi in his arms and casually stated.

    Jiang Chengyuan: "???"

    Why was Lu Qingyi looking for him? What¡¯s more, he felt that Xu Boyan was flaunting his wife.

    The others glanced at Lu Qingyi inquisitively but said nothing.

    "Okay, let¡¯s talk inside."

    Jiang Chengyuan nodded and suggested, leading the way into the lounge.

    Xu Boyan pulled out a chair for Lu Qingyi to sit down, while Jiang Chengyuan poured a glass of water for her.

    "What brings my brother¡¯s wife here?"

    Jiang Chengyuan was older than Xu Boyan.

    "You should know Li Xiyi."

    Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t beat around the bush, she asked directly.

    "I know her."

    Jiang Chengyuan nodded, his left hand touching the scar on his right wrist unconsciously.

    One would say this was unexpected, yet, it was within expectations.

    "Do you like her?"

    Lu Qingyi asked straightforwardly.

    Due to the directness of her question, both Xu Boyan and Jiang Chengyuan were taken aback.

    Jiang Chengyuan stared at Lu Qingyi, lips parting, but no words coming out.

    Xu Boyan gently squeezed Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand and heaved a deep sigh in his heart. He knew his little friend had always been forthright.

    Jiang Chengyuan didn¡¯t answer as the question was rather profound. He had no idea how to answer it appropriately.

    "Are you married?"

    Seeing Jiang Chengyuan not answering, Lu Qingyi changed the topic. Her gaze towards Jiang Chengyuan was not very friendly.

    Someone that Li Xiyi had been thinking about for so long, someone that had made Li Xiyi upset on numerous occasions.

    Jiang Chengyuan: "Unmarried."

    "But, I have a fianc¨¦e."

    After a long pause, Jiang Chengyuan added.

    "Hmm."

    Lu Qingyi scoffed coldly, the liquid in the glass she was holding in her hand shook a little.

    When she asked Jiang Chengyuan whether he liked Li Xiyi, he couldn¡¯t answer, which means he sure did. He liked her, whether it was in the past or now.

    If Jiang Chengyuan were not Xu Boyan¡¯s brother, she wouldn¡¯t have been as polite. After all, she, Lu Qingyi, has never been the kind woman.

    "So, when do you plan to get married, when do you plan to leave Kyoto."

    Lu Qingyi slowly spoke up, her gaze coldly resting on Jiang Chengyuan.

    Jiang Chengyuan did not know Lu Qingyi or anything about her. He only felt that her tone was rather sharp.

    Quite arrogant.

    Was she being arrogant because of Boyan¡¯s love?

    "You are Boyan¡¯s wife."

    Jiang Chengyuan looked at Xu Boyan and slowly spoke.

    What he meant was that since she was Xu Boyan¡¯s wife, he would tolerate her.

    The few others who hung out with Xu Boyan were people who commanded respect, and being questioned almost never happened.

    Looking back, Lu Qingyi was the first and only one to question him so straightforwardly.

    Xu Boyan stood next to Lu Qingyi, rubbing her shoulders, then shook his head at Jiang Chengyuan.

    Lu Qingyi was just being herself. If he sided with her, she wouldn¡¯t be happy; if he sided with Jiang Chengyuan, she would be even less pleased.

    In short, it¡¯s best to do nothing and say nothing.

 Chapter 609 - 587 Love is Strange_1

    Chapter 609: 587 Love is Strange_1"Likewise, I am Lu Qingyi."

    Lu Qingyi put the glass of water on the table and coldly spoke.

    What does Lu Qingyi fear?

    Lu Qingyi fears nothing.

    "You know what feelings Xiyi has for you."

    Lu Qingyi looked up, her gaze cold as it landed on Jiang Chengyuan.

    Jiang Chengyuan remained silent.

    "If you have feelings for her, give it a shot. If not, I hope you will stay away from her and leave Kyoto soon."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s voice was frigid.

    She had no idea that Jiang Chengyuan was the man who had dazzled Li Xiyi¡¯s youth. If she had known, she would not have let Jiang Chengyuan appear in front of Li Xiyi.

    Lu Qingyi knew that when you were emotionally attached to someone, the feelings could be easily masked by not meeting. But once you see each other, those indescribable feelings become uncontrollable.

    "She already has a boyfriend, I don¡¯t want to interfere."

    Jiang Chengyuan slowly relaxed his clenched fist. He took a deep breath before speaking, his tone gentle and flat.

    Lu Qingyi: "She doesn¡¯t."

    "Have they broken up?"

    Jiang Chengyuan looked at Lu Qingyi and asked softly.

    "She never had one."

    Yes, Li Xiyi had never had a boyfriend. She wasn¡¯t dating anyone, yet she stayed around many men who resembled parts of her youthful memories.

    Yet, she could never find that feeling, because none of them were him.

    There¡¯s a saying that goes:

    I love strawberries, but I don¡¯t enjoy strawberry candy, strawberry pudding, and I certainly don¡¯t like strawberry ice cream.

    Just as I love you, I don¡¯t like people who resemble you in appearance or personality, and I don¡¯t like people who sound like you.

    So, while she thought she could fall for someone, she couldn¡¯t find that heart-throbbing feeling.

    Perhaps it¡¯s because none of those people were Jiang Chengyuan.

    "She only has you in her heart. I don¡¯t know what you¡¯re thinking, but I hope she lives a good and joyful life, so please don¡¯t hurt her."

    Lu Qingyi looked Jiang Chengyuan straight in the eyes as she stated each word clearly.

    Love is indeed a strange thing, it can be addicting, it can cause despair, but it can also bring happiness.

    Her relationship with Li Xiyi is one of life and death. While others may think their relationship is normal, only the two of them know how important they are to each other.

    She could risk her life for Li Xiyi, and the same would be true for Li Xiyi.

    Jiang Chengyuan did not respond. He stood still, seemingly contemplating something.

    "Xu Boyan, I¡¯m sleepy."

    Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t want to say more and let out a big yawn.

    "Alright, let¡¯s go to bed."

    Xu Boyan gently ruffled Lu Qingyi¡¯s hair. His voice was tender and pampering as he scooped Lu Qingyi into his arms.

    Looking at Jiang Chengyuan, Xu Boyan said, "We¡¯re leaving."

    As a brother, Xu Boyan could clearly sense Jiang Chengyuan¡¯s affection for Li Xiyi.

    After Xu Boyan and Lu Qingyi left, Jiang Chengyuan lit a cigarette in the lounge, smoked a few puffs, then left.

    "Jiang brother, not playing anymore?"

    The several brothers who were playing with Jiang Chengyuan asked when they saw him leave.

    "Got things to do."

    Jiang Chengyuan tossed a sentence and left.

    ¡ª¡ª

    Lu Qingyi was in a deep sleep, no matter how much noise she wouldn¡¯t woke up. By the time they arrived home, Lu Qingyi was already sound asleep.

    Xu Boyan gently picked up Lu Qingyi. Because she was pregnant, the child added a bit of weight.

    But it was still light.

    The child was inherently lightweight.

    "Yiyi, are you asleep?"

    Gu Xiang poked her head out from the kitchen. She looked at Xu Boyan and asked.

    Xu Boyan nodded: "Yes, she just fell asleep."

    "I boiled some bone congee in the kitchen, remember to let her eat when she wakes."

    Gu Xiang reminded him.

    Lu Qingyi had been sleeping a lot since she got pregnant, which caused her a lot of distress.

    At such a young age.

    Gu Xiang felt sorry for Lu Qingyi.

    Xu Boyan responded: "Understood."

    Xu Boyan placed Lu Qingyi on the bed and then started to work.

    He had not been to the office for many days as he had been accompanying Lu Qingyi all the time. He was worried about the child, so he stayed close by her side.

    He had been handling work matters from home all this time.

    During this period, Xu Boyan received a call from Jiang Chengyuan. He glanced at the sleeping Lu Qingyi and walked out of the room to answer the call.

    Jiang Chengyuan was outside the villa. Xu Boyan went out to open the door. Gu Xiang and Xu Hang had gone out, and since Lu Qingyi preferred quiet, they didn¡¯t have a maid in the villa.

    "Where¡¯s your wife?"

    Jiang Chengyuan looked around and noticed the villa was empty, except for Xu Boyan.

    "Asleep. Aren¡¯t you going to find Li Xiyi?" sea??h th§× NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Xu Boyan poured a cup of tea for Jiang Chengyuan and began to speak slowly.

    "Don¡¯t have her contact."

    Jiang Chengyuan casually remarked after a sip of tea.

    He had substantial influence abroad but hardly any in his home country. He was not proficient in computer hacking, so it was normal for him not to have Li Xiyi¡¯s contact information.

    "I¡¯ll send it to you." Xu Boyan provided Li Xiyi¡¯s contact information to Jiang Chengyuan, then added, "She¡¯s currently staying next to my seaview villa, in Yiyi¡¯s house."

    "Boyan, I never imagined you would have such a doting side."

    Jiang Chengyuan chuckled. Everyone knew how cold-hearted Xu Boyan was. No one could ever ?melt his heart.

    No one expected the person who could do that would appear so soon.

    "In one¡¯s lifetime, when you meet the right person, all you want to do is to cherish her."

    A gentle smile appeared on the corner of Xu Boyan¡¯s mouth. The moment he thought of Lu Qingyi, his face was filled with happiness.

    That was the expression of someone in love.

    "She¡¯s too wild. Girls should know when to restrain themselves."

    Jiang Chengyuan brought his gaze down and spoke slowly. Lu Qingyi exuded a sense of wildness.

    He didn¡¯t know Lu Qingyi well, so he didn¡¯t know if her nature was like this all along or whether it became this way after she engaged with Xu Boyan.

    Xu Boyan treated Lu Qingyi very well, a fact that was not lost on Jiang Chengyuan. On the other hand, Lu Qingyi¡¯s attitude appeared considerably colder.

    "She has the right to be wild."

    Xu Boyan chuckled. Lu Qingyi¡¯s wildness wasn¡¯t because of him. In fact, she deserved to be wild.

    His little friend had always been like this - wild and dismissive, but beneath her cold exterior, her heart was kind.

    "Her nature is not a result of my pampering. Even without me, she would still be like this."

    Xu Boyan spoke slowly, understanding Jiang Chengyuan¡¯s meaning.

    Lu Qingyi had always been like this. She had the right to be wild. The Lu Qingyi he loved was precisely this Lu Qingyi.

 Chapter 610 - 588 Jiang Chengyuan Li Xiyi_1

    Chapter 610: 588 Jiang Chengyuan Li Xiyi_1Li Xiyi lazily lay on the sofa, scrolling through her phone. After a night of reflection, she felt much better.

    There¡¯s nothing in the world that can¡¯t be overcome. What¡¯s the big deal about liking someone, or even falling in love? Everything is subject to change.

    She tried not to overthink it. After all, Jiang Chengyuan didn¡¯t plan on settling down in China, he would leave after some time.

    Life is long, so youthful infatuations can be left in the past. Nothing is as dire as it seems.

    All of a sudden, the doorbell rang. Li Xiyi frowned. If it were Lu Qingyi and Xu Boyan, they would have their keys.

    It was probably no one important, so she lazily put on her shoes and walked to open the door.

    "Why are you..."

    The moment she opened the door, Li Xiyi froze, unable to believe that Jiang Chengyuan stood at her doorstep.

    "Wait a moment."

    With a resounding "bang", Li Xiyi closed the door. She glanced down at her outfit - oversized pajamas, messy hair, no makeup on, which made her look a little pale.

    She hurried into her room, casually slipped into a red gown, touched up her makeup, put on some lipstick, combed her hair and only walked out after checking herself in the mirror.

    She wouldn¡¯t let herself appear disheveled before Jiang Chengyuan. She had to look her best.

    "What brought you here?"

    As Li Xiyi opened the door again, a slight smile graced her face.

    "Sorry to keep you waiting so long. I wasn¡¯t prepared."

    With a gentle smile, Li Xiyi spoke slowly, before welcoming Jiang Chengyuan inside.

    "It¡¯s okay."

    Jiang Chengyuan replied slowly, his gaze landing on Li Xiyi¡¯s face.

    Mature, seductive; this was Li Xiyi now. The old Li Xiyi was somewhat fresh and youthful.

    Time truly can change many things.

    "I have no beverages at home, only plain water."

    Li Xiyi told Jiang Chengyuan, pouring him a glass of water.

    "Is this Lu Qingyi¡¯s villa?"

    Holding the glass, Jiang Chengyuan glanced around before asking.

    This villa was as luxurious as Xu Boyan¡¯s, just styled differently.

    "Yes, it¡¯s Yiyi¡¯s. The villa was vacant, so I moved in."

    Li Xiyi replied casually, a faint smile on her lips.

    Lu Qingyi was indeed a low-profile tycoon.

    "You¡¯ve changed a lot."

    Jiang Chengyuan set the glass down, his eyes fixed on Li Xiyi.

    The girl who used to like long, black straight hair now had her hair dyed blond and curled. She replaced her simple clothes with colorful, sexy dresses.

    Time truly can change many things.

    "People have to move forward. What we liked as kids may not be what we like now. Maybe it¡¯s maturity, but I like who I am now."

    Li Xiyi replied with a smile.

    Yes, she had changed a lot. Many old classmates couldn¡¯t recognize her now because she¡¯s seldom in Kyoto.

    She grew up in Kyoto, but then she left. If it weren¡¯t for Lu Qingyi, she might not have been in Kyoto.

    "Do you need something?"

    Li Xiyi turned to Jiang Chengyuan and asked slowly.

    She didn¡¯t believe that Jiang Chengyuan came to visit her.

    Jiang Chengyuan: "I wanted to catch up."

    At his words, Li Xiyi spontaneously laughed as she looked at Jiang Chengyuan.

    What good old times could they reminisce about?

    "Jiang Chengyuan."

    Li Xiyi called Jiang Chengyuan¡¯s name, without saying anything else.

    It had been a long time since she had called Jiang Chengyuan¡¯s name. It still sounded nice.

    "I¡¯ve always felt you¡¯re not very friendly with Qingyi." Sear?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    After a long silence, Li Xiyi finally spoke.

    She knew Jiang Chengyuan. Although he never said anything and was polite to Lu Qingyi, Li Xiyi could tell from his subtle expressions that Jiang Chengyuan did not care much for Lu Qingyi.

    "I don¡¯t know her."

    Jiang Chengyuan didn¡¯t deny it. He and Xu Boyan were brothers, and of course, he would want Xu Boyan to be happy.

    He didn¡¯t understand Lu Qingyi, but her arrogance and indifference were clear. These unpleasant qualities definitely affected his impression of her.

    "Qingyi¡¯s character isn¡¯t exactly pleasing, but she¡¯s a good person. Xu Boyan is her light source. You know what? I rarely see Qingyi smile. Ever since she met Xu Boyan, she¡¯s become more human, even learned how to smile..."

    Li Xiyi gently began, a faint smile on her face. When she spoke of Lu Qingyi, her voices held both empathy and relief.

    Lu Qingyi is outstanding, but the price to pay for it was great.

    Jiang Chengyuan looked slightly surprised, he hadn¡¯t understood how excellent Lu Qingyi was and had assumed she was just enjoying Xu Boyan¡¯s favor.

    "By the way, I have some work to do later."

    Li Xiyi looked at the time and said.

    She had been in Kyoto for so long, surely she wouldn¡¯t be idling all the time.

    "Xiyi."

    Jiang Chengyuan called out to Li Xiyi, looking at her, hesitating.

    He had so much to say, but he didn¡¯t know what to say at this moment. The Li Xiyi now seemed somewhat unfamiliar to him.

    Li Xiyi: "Hmm?"

    "Do you have a boyfriend?"

    Jiang Chengyuan paused for a bit before finally asking. He examined Li Xiyi¡¯s face earnestly.

    Lu Qingyi had mentioned that Li Xiyi didn¡¯t have a boyfriend but he wanted to confirm again.

    "Oh, you want to introduce me to someone? Do you have any friends abroad? If they¡¯re a good fit for me, you can introduce me. Oh, Yiyi¡¯s married now, I feel so old."

    Li Xiyi joked in a laid-back manner with Jiang Chengyuan, her heart as calm as still water.

    Some said: if one meets their soulmate, they¡¯ll marry without thinking anywhere. But if you can¡¯t find them in this lifetime, then live alone. One shouldn¡¯t marry for the sake of marriage alone.

    In this age, many people marry for the sake of just that, to have company in life after reaching a particular age.

    There¡¯s no love, but mutual support, or perhaps love can grow over time.

    But then, Li Xiyi never thought this way, she desired a love-filled marriage, although that might be hard, she didn¡¯t want to compromise.

    "Do I still have a chance?"

    Jiang Chengyuan looked into Li Xiyi¡¯s eyes, his tone more serious than ever.

    Liking Li Xiyi wasn¡¯t a recent occurrence, he had liked her for so long that his memory was starting to blur.

    He thought Li Xiyi didn¡¯t like him. He assumed Li Xiyi was taken, so he never came back to the country to see her.

 Chapter 611 - 589 Jiang Chengyuan Confession_1

    Chapter 611: 589 Jiang Chengyuan Confession_1"What opportunity?"

    Li Xiyi was somewhat puzzled, she staring blankly at Jiang Chengyuan.

    The opportunity Jiang Chengyuan spoke of, could it be the one she had imagined?

    "The chance to be your boyfriend."

    Jiang Chengyuan articulated each word clearly, his gaze was serious as he looked at Li Xiyi.

    He wanted to try, he hadn¡¯t tried during his student years, now he wanted to seize this opportunity, even if the outcome may not be good, at least he had tried.

    His fianc¨¦e was only arranged by his parents, he had never liked her, and had clearly stated he didn¡¯t like her.

    "You... are you kidding? The child is almost ready for kindergarten, right? Why don¡¯t you have a son? I¡¯ll be his daughter-in-law." Sear?h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Li Xiyi was taken aback. She quickly put on a smile and said in a relaxed tone.

    How wonderful it would be if Jiang Chengyuan had confessed to her before. But wasn¡¯t he married now?

    That woman loved him so much, wearing Jiang Chengyuan¡¯s engagement ring, their love was so deep, and it was normal for their child to be in kindergarten now.

    Weren¡¯t Xu Boyan and Lu Qingyi just like that? They loved each other so much that they got their marriage license early, and their child was about to be born.

    "I¡¯m not kidding, Li Xiyi, I like you."

    "And also, I¡¯m not married, I¡¯m currently single."

    "The fianc¨¦e was chosen by our elders, I don¡¯t like her."

    "I have liked you for a very long time, it¡¯s not a sudden whim, it¡¯s something I¡¯ve been planning for a while."

    "Once, I thought you had a boyfriend, so I chose not to disturb you."

    "Now that I know you don¡¯t have a boyfriend, I decided to take a chance for myself."

    "Li Xiyi, I like you, I fell for you a very long time ago."

    Jiang Chengyuan looking at Li Xiyi with a particularly serious expression, he stood one meter away from Li Xiyi.

    Li Xiyi looked at Jiang Chengyuan, her gaze suddenly became a little blurred, she felt as if the Jiang Chengyuan in front of her wasn¡¯t real.

    She really wanted to throw herself into Jiang Chengyuan¡¯s arms and tell him that she also liked him very much, but she held herself back.

    "People say that men are liars. The day you left Kyoto, your fianc¨¦e came to me, wearing your engagement ring."

    Li Xiyi gave a slight smile and slowly spoke.

    "I have never proposed, I swear."

    Jiang Chengyuan¡¯s gaze was exceptionally serious.

    Li Xiyi looked at Jiang Chengyuan,"I need some time to clear my mind."

    Her mind was in a mess. Jiang Chengyuan¡¯s confession was unexpected, she should have accepted it happily, but now she felt like it was all an illusion, she needed to calm down.

    "Add me on WeChat, let¡¯s talk tomorrow."

    Jiang Chengyuan held out his WeChat QR code to be scanned for adding friends.

    After exchanging WeChat contacts, Jiang Chengyuan left. Li Xiyi then collapsed to the ground, taking deep breaths, trying to process her surprise.

    ¡ª¡ª

    Lu Qingyi sat on the sofa eating peeled grapes, watching Li Xiyi who had been silent.

    "What happened, why are you looking so stupid?"

    "Yiyi, he confessed his feelings to me."

    Li Xiyi took a deep breath and said while looking at Lu Qingyi.

    "Oh."

    This was something that was long expected, so there was nothing to be surprised about.

    "I checked, he is unmarried, does not have a girlfriend, his attitude towards his fianc¨¦e is cold, he has always been rejecting her."

    Lu Qingyi slowly spoke as she popped a grape into her mouth.

    Hmm, the grape tasted sweet.

    She had looked up information on Jiang Chengyuan for Li Xiyi¡¯s sake, hoping that he was not the kind to deceive others¡¯ feelings.

    Jiang Chengyuan was Xu Boyan¡¯s brother, Lu Qingyi naturally hoped Jiang Chengyuan was not someone who would deceive others emotionally, otherwise, it would make things awkward.

    Li Xiyi looked at Lu Qingyi.

    "If you like him, be together."

    "Flower Road has an end, it¡¯s located in Li City, the entire journey is 1,114 kilometers long."

    "It¡¯s a very romantic journey, you two met here, I believe you can make it to the end."

    "Life is long, what matters most is now."

    "Look into your heart."

    Lu Qingyi slightly curved her lips as she said this softly.

    She didn¡¯t understand these things about love before, but after meeting Xu Boyan, she felt that things had become much clearer.

    Be together if you like each other, even if you have to part ways due to conflicts in the future, at least you can tell yourself that you were once with the person you liked most.

    This is not a regret.

    "When our child is born, we should walk the entire length of Flower Road together."

    Xu Boyan walked over with a glass of milk, placed it on Lu Qingyi¡¯s side, and said softly.

    Xu Boyan had heard of the story about Flower Road before, although he didn¡¯t think much of it at the time, now he really wanted to walk it with Lu Qingyi.

    1,340 kilometers, it is quite a beautiful number.

    "I¡¯m too lazy, it¡¯s too far."

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s lips twitched as she spoke.

    Although the number and symbolism were beautiful, her laziness made her reluctant to walk that far.

    Xu Boyan: "If you can¡¯t walk anymore, I¡¯ll carry you."

    The symbolism was too good, they absolutely could not miss out on this.

    Lu Qingyi: "..."

    This man.

    "Yiyi, I think it¡¯s worth a try. I think you two can give it a go."

    Li Xiyi interjected from the side.

    To be honest, she also wanted to try it, if two people could walk to the end together, it symbolized that they could be together forever and walk hand in hand till the end of their lives.

    Though these things are intangible, she really liked their symbolism, it was beautiful.

    "You should think about your own situation first."

    Lu Qingyi rolled her eyes at Li Xiyi and calmly replied.

    "Then I¡¯ll leave first."

    Li Xiyi bit her lip, then got up and left.

    Happiness is in her own hands, if two people both have each other, then they should be together.

    If, she was just saying if, they would eventually part, at least they had been together before, right?

    "Wife, it¡¯s been a long time since I¡¯ve eaten meat."

    Xu Boyan hugged Lu Qingyi from behind, his chin resting on her shoulder, his voice was soft and gentle.

    After Lu Qingyi got pregnant, he had been denied meat.

    "What kind of meat do you want to eat? Beef? Mutton? Crab meat? Shrimp meat? Pork or rabbit meat?"

    Lu Qingyi laughed lightly, seemingly twisting Xu Boyan¡¯s words on purpose, with an elusive smile on her lips.

    "You little minx."

    Xu Boyan poked Lu Qingyi¡¯s nose affectionately.

    "I want to decorate our child¡¯s room myself."

    Lu Qingyi stroked her belly and said with a happy smile on her face.

    Xu Boyan agreed: "Okay, as you wish."

    "Alright, honey, drink your milk."

    Xu Boyan handed the milk to Lu Qingyi, reminding her to drink.

    Now, he was always paying close attention to Lu Qingyi¡¯s nutrition, it had to be kept in check.

 Chapter 612 - 590 he knew her earlier_1

    Chapter 612: 590 he knew her earlier_1Lu Qingyi was just too skinny, so skinny it hurt him to look at her.

    "Xu Boyan, I feel like I¡¯m going to gain a lot of weight."

    Lu Qingyi touched her own face, lamenting.

    Her face had gotten chubbier, something that had never happened before.

    Many people say that after having a child, they gain weight, and the relationship between husband and wife can even break down because of this issue.

    Xu Boyan: "It¡¯s good to be a little plump, more flesh."

    "How¡¯s it going with Ruan Qingyang¡¯s case now?"

    Lu Qingyi shifted the topic.

    What she was most concerned about right now was this issue, there were doubts everywhere.

    "We have a bit of a clue now, should be very soon."

    Xu Boyan softly rubbed Lu Qingyi¡¯s head while speaking.

    Even if technology was advanced, it was always very difficult to investigate, especially since information about Ruan Qingyang was originally very hard to find.

    "Mm, right."

    Lu Qingyi nodded.

    She touched her own belly, already feeling a little bump.

    She was looking forward to the birth of the child.

    Yao Meishu once said, no one was looking forward to her birth.

    But Yao Meishu didn¡¯t know, someone was looking forward to her birth, at the very least, Ruan Qingyang was, otherwise she wouldn¡¯t have considered giving birth to her.

    If Lu Mohai knew, he would also be looking forward to her birth.

    After her child is born, she must tell the child that his/her birth was eagerly awaited by mom, dad, grandparents, and grandpa.

    "Our child will definitely be the best."

    Xu Boyan squatted down, his hand gently rubbing Lu Qingyi¡¯s belly, his voice full of indulgence.

    The child of Xu Boyan and Lu Qingyi would naturally be the best.

    ¡ª¡ª

    Li Xiyi and Jiang Chengyuan arranged to meet at Lu Zhizhou¡¯s shop, Li Xiyi had been sitting in the shop for a long time, and Jiang Chengyuan hadn¡¯t arrived yet.

    Li Xiyi only messaged Jiang Chengyuan after she had arrived at the shop.

    "Xiyi, I didn¡¯t expect you and Chengyuan to know each other and even have a history."

    Lu Zhizhou brought up the tableware and slowly opened his mouth to speak.

    She and Jiang Chengyuan also grew up together from a young age, just like those brothers of Xu Boyan, they knew each other since they were young, but whether they were close was another matter.

    Jiang Chengyuan was a nice guy.

    Due to Lu Qingyi, Lu Zhizhou knew Li Xiyi very well, and the two of them also had some topics to talk about.

    "I grew up in Kyoto when I was young, and then I rarely returned to Kyoto."

    Li Xiyi smiled slightly, speaking slowly.

    Because it held her most beautiful memories, and also hid the person she loved the most. Even if Jiang Chengyuan was no longer in Kyoto, she didn¡¯t want to touch the memories here.

    If it wasn¡¯t for Lu Qingyi, she wouldn¡¯t be in Kyoto now.

    "The liking in one¡¯s youth is naive, but also the most profound. You two would definitely be sweet together."

    Lu Zhizhou said this and went to busy himself with other things, feeling that Li Xiyi and Jiang Chengyuan were indeed well suited.

    Jiang Chengyuan was a good person, knew how to take care of others, had a good personality, and Li Xiyi was fiery. The two of them together were quite well matched and could definitely have a lasting relationship.

    The liking in one¡¯s youth, although naive, was indeed the most beautiful, without any material indulgence.

    After entering society, there were many things to consider. Love was not bread, it couldn¡¯t fill the stomach, only the material was bread, it could fill the stomach.

    Luckily, these people were not short of money, so they didn¡¯t need to consider other things, they only needed to consider love or not love.

    Li Xiyi smiled lightly, she also hoped it would be like so.

    "Xiyi."

    Jiang Chengyuan arrived with a large bouquet of roses in his hands, he handed the flowers to Li Xiyi, his smile gentle and tender.

    His gaze looking at Li Xiyi was doting.

    "I don¡¯t know if you like roses, but I think roses suit your current temperament."

    Jiang Chengyuan said. Li Xiyi holding roses made her face especially charming and added a touch of allure to her.

    Many years had passed, and he didn¡¯t know if Li Xiyi¡¯s preferences had changed. The Li Xiyi he knew from before liked roses, and he didn¡¯t know if the current Li Xiyi still liked roses.

    "Thank you."

    Li Xiyi suddenly laughed, a smile full of happiness and sweetness on her face.

    The flowers were beautiful, and also her favorite kind. She used to like roses, and she still liked roses now. In fact, many of the things she liked had not changed.

    She used to like Jiang Chengyuan, and now she still liked Jiang Chengyuan.

    "Xiyi, how have you been considering now?"

    Jiang Chengyuan sat down, looking at Li Xiyi seriously, his eyes filled with earnestness.

    He was looking forward to her answer. He hoped what he had been thinking could happen.

    Liking Li Xiyi was not a temporary impulse, but something from a long time ago.

    Li Xiyi asked, "Why do you like me?"

    "In the first year of high school, you climbed the wall and got caught by the student council, the one who caught you was me."

    Jiang Chengyuan spoke slowly, his gaze clear, his eyes full of earnestness.

    Maybe it was because of the circle they were in. There were a lot of girls around him who were very much like refined ladies, like Lu Zhizhou, and when he first saw Li Xiyi, he realized girls could also be so...lovely.

    So he memorized the way Li Xiyi was very firmly in his heart. After seeing her many times, he felt that seeing Li Xiyi was different from seeing other girls.

    His heart would beat faster, and it was later that he realized that was what liking someone felt like.

    "I can¡¯t believe..."

    Li Xiyi suddenly stood up, looking at Jiang Chengyuan in disbelief and even swearing.

    So it turns out that Jiang Chengyuan had known her earlier than she had known him.

    And her embarrassment back then had been seen through by Jiang Chengyuan. Thinking about how she had tried to act like a lady in front of Jiang Chengyuan, she felt like giving herself a strong slap.

    "I remember that person for a long time, but I didn¡¯t know what he looked like, turns out it was you."

    Li Xiyi looked at Jiang Chengyuan and gritted her teeth.

    She was never a good student who loved studying, she climbed the wall quite a few times, but never got caught. She didn¡¯t expect to get caught that time, and she was upset about it for many days.

    If it weren¡¯t for Jiang Chengyuan wearing a mask that day, how could she not recognize Jiang Chengyuan?

    "I had a cold, so..."

    Jiang Chengyuan started explaining.

    "Saving you wasn¡¯t just because I happened to be passing by, but because I had a sudden whim to know where you lived." S§×arch* The N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Jiang Chengyuan looked at Li Xiyi and spoke slowly.

    At that time, Li Xiyi always thought he was a passerby, a good Samaritan who couldn¡¯t stand injustice. In fact, he was a stalker who always followed her.

    Li Xiyi looked at Jiang Chengyuan, for a moment she was speechless. Indeed, what else could she say?

 Chapter 613: The boy you like is you_1

    Chapter 613: The boy you like is you_1"Jiang Chengyuan, how come I never realized before that you¡¯re such a weirdo?"

    Li Xiyi took a deep breath as she stared at Jiang Chengyuan, uttering these words while suppressing her inner turmoil.

    In her mind, Jiang Chengyuan¡¯s image had completely turned upside down. sea??h th§× n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    She had always thought it was her alone who harbored these feelings; it was unexpected that Jiang Chengyuan had been secretly harboring them too.

    Her heart felt sweet, and the sky seemed to brighten up instantly.

    "Because it¡¯s a secret."

    Jiang Chengyuan replied with a smile, his eyes doting on Li Xiyi.

    Indeed, he had fallen in love with Li Xiyi even earlier than she did, and he didn¡¯t know from the beginning that Li Xiyi liked him in return.

    He had thought that Li Xiyi only saw him as a benefactor, treating him all along as a brother.

    "Jiang Chengyuan, I thought my feelings for you were one-sided. I didn¡¯t expect that they were reciprocal."

    Li Xiyi smiled, her smile particularly sweet.

    Yes, what she always thought was a one-way crush was actually mutual affection. How could she not be happy?

    Fortunately, she came back, and Jiang Chengyuan came back too. Thankfully, they didn¡¯t miss each other.

    "Silly girl, Flower Road has an end. It¡¯s 1340 kilometers away in Li City, so we do have a future."

    Jiang Chengyuan looked into Li Xiyi¡¯s eyes seriously and attentively.

    "How... How did you know?"

    Li Xiyi looked at Jiang Chengyuan in surprise. She knew that Lu Qingyi knew, but how could Jiang Chengyuan know?

    He was not particularly tech-savvy, which Li Xiyi had always been aware of.

    "Because I walked it, measuring it as I went along. It took thirty days; I walked the entire length. I wanted to know where the end of Flower Road was."

    "A phrase was popular in Kyoto a long time ago: ¡¯The Flower Road of Jinghua High School has no end, and we are also without a destination.¡¯ I firmly believed this."

    "I believe every road has an end, including Flower Road, which is why I brought food and water and intentional walked its entire length."

    "Xiyi, we met on Flower Road. So, I firmly believe that as long as I knew where the end of Flower Road was, we could be together."

    "It was exhausting to walk for thirty days, but I would do it all over again. Because we can be together now, can¡¯t we?"

    Jiang Chengyuan spoke affectionately, his words filled with deep love and emotion.

    He had really walked its entire length, covering it on foot. He wanted to know where the end was¡ª many people didn¡¯t, but he did.

    He constantly wondered, once he knew where the end was, whether it would allow him to be with Li Xiyi?

    Though it might seem like a foolhardy indulgence, Jiang Chengyuan had wholly believed it at the time.

    "You... Jiang Chengyuan..."

    Li Xiyi looked at Jiang Chengyuan, momentarily speechless.

    She had not realized that Jiang Chengyuan had harbored such deep feelings for her.

    "Xiyi, will you marry me?"

    Suddenly, Jiang Chengyuan got down on one knee. At some point, a ring box had emerged from his pocket. The box was open, revealing a ring lying quietly inside.

    Jiang Chengyuan gazed at Li Xiyi affectionately, his eyes filled with uncertainty and fear.

    He was scared of being rejected. He knew that Li Xiyi had once been in love with him, but he was not sure whether she would still love him.

    Because Li Xiyi had changed so much, would her heart have changed as well?

    "Marry him, marry him."

    "Oh, another proposal!"

    "The young man is so handsome. Girl, just say yes."

    "Be together, be together."

    "A pretty flower complements a beautiful woman, and so does a ring. Marry him."

    "Say yes, say yes."

    "You two are indeed a perfect match. Be together, be together."

    "Please say yes."

    "..."

    The shop had been quite crowded, and hearing the commotion, people came over to watch, cheering them on.

    Li Xiyi bit her lip while she looked at Jiang Chengyuan. Her heart was racing, offbeat.

    Looking at Jiang Chengyuan, she suddenly felt as though this was all unreal.

    She and Jiang Chengyuan hadn¡¯t seen each other for over four years, with no contact in between, as if all connections had been severed.

    Now, they had unexpectedly met again, and just within these few short days, Jiang Chengyuan had proposed to her.

    It didn¡¯t matter who was experiencing such a situation; they would probably find it surreal, too.

    It was just like two people, barely acquainted, suddenly getting married. It was really...

    Li Xiyi couldn¡¯t find the right words to describe how she felt, but she knew she was at a loss.

    "Xiyi, have you fallen out of love with me? If you don¡¯t want to be with me or don¡¯t love me anymore, it¡¯s okay. You can tell me. I¡¯m not going to force you."

    Seeing that Li Xiyi had not responded, Jiang Chengyuan¡¯s gaze quickly dimmed. He broke the silence in a voice filled with desolation.

    Yes, it¡¯s been several years, and Li Xiyi did use to love him, but does she still?

    And even if she did, it doesn¡¯t necessarily mean that she would accept his proposal. Both people¡¯s thoughts have changed. Li Xiyi is not the same person she used to be.

    "I¡¯m willing."

    Li Xiyi took a deep breath, slowly extending her right hand. She looked at Jiang Chengyuan, her eyes serious.

    She had loved Jiang Chengyuan a long, long time ago. It was something she couldn¡¯t and dared not forget.

    Being with Jiang Chengyuan was something she yearned for in her dreams. And now that her dream was coming true, she was happy. It just didn¡¯t seem real.

    She felt as if she was dreaming, dreaming a dream that she liked.

    "I¡¯ve always been fond of a book titled ¡¯You are the joy of youth.¡¯ I like it because its meaning turned around is the words I want to say to you. Jiang Chengyuan, whether in the past or now, the young man I like is you. It has always been you."

    Li Xiyi¡¯s eyes were filled with laughter as she looked at Jiang Chengyuan. Her eyes were brilliant, like dazzling pearls.

    You are the joy of youth; the young man I love is you.

    "Xiyi..."

    Jiang Chengyuan¡¯s eyes suddenly lit up. He hastily put the ring on Li Xiyi¡¯s finger.

    He was with Li Xiyi now, and Li Xiyi had accepted his proposal.

    He felt like a child that had just been given a lollipop, his eyes filled with joy.

    "I thought... you didn¡¯t love me anymore."

    He looked at her, his eyes shining brightly.

    As there was hesitation in Li Xiyi¡¯s reactions at first, he was scared. He was so scared that he felt the air suffocating him.

 Chapter 614: Angry Lu Qingyi_1

    Chapter 614: Angry Lu Qingyi_1"I don¡¯t dislike you. It just feels like I am living in a dream, a dream I¡¯ve been hoping for. I hesitate to commit because I¡¯m afraid that once I do, the dream will end."

    Li Xiyi¡¯s expression was serious, a faint smile on her face conveyed an understated sweetness.

    Yes, she had once dreamt about her and Jiang Chengyuan meeting, being together, and him proposing to her. The moment she reached out to accept the engagement ring, she woke up from the dream.

    This had happened numerous times, which is why she was deeply afraid that this might just be another dream.

    "This is not a dream,"

    Jiang Chengyuan leans in and plants a gentle kiss on Li Xiyi¡¯s lips, as fleeting as a dragonfly skipping on water.

    The warmth reassures Li Xiyi that this is all real, not a dream.

    After exchanging a few words, they start the meal.

    Lu Zhizhou personally serves the dishes.

    "When do you plan on getting married?"

    A gentle smile crosses Lu Zhizhou¡¯s face as she asks the question slowly.

    "Sister Zhizhou, you¡¯re not married either, so I¡¯m not in a rush," S§×ar?h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Li Xiyi replies soft and slow, marriage is something she hasn¡¯t thought about before and doesn¡¯t feel particularly compelled about now.

    "For me... it¡¯s quite complicated. I can be your maid of honor,"

    Lu Zhizhou suggests with a soft tone.

    Yes, marrying He Chenguang would indeed be an intricate process she¡¯s unsure about.

    Her father would object, the only obstacle seems to be He Chenguang¡¯s background.

    After finishing her thoughts, Lu Zhizhou leaves, the sight of her retreating figure weighs heavy on Li Xiyi¡¯s heart.

    "Chengyuan, do you think your mother will like me?"

    Li Xiyi turned to look at Jiang Chengyuan, asking softly.

    Even though she¡¯d be living with Jiang Chengyuan, she didn¡¯t want to be prejudiced by her future mother-in-law.

    The mother-daughter-in-law relationship has always been a delicate one. She loves Jiang Chengyuan and for his sake, hopes to win his mother¡¯s fondness.

    "She will like you."

    Jiang Chengyuan strokes Li Xiyi¡¯s head with doting affection before responding.

    A hint of depth darkens his gaze when Li Xiyi wasn¡¯t looking.

    His mother adores his current fianc¨¦e, almost treating her like her own daughter. He¡¯s uncertain if his mother would take a liking to Li Xiyi.

    ¡ª¡ª

    Lu Qingyi has started to stay home almost every day, not involving herself as much with other things. She left Ruan Qingyang¡¯s situation for Xu Boyan to handle.

    She spends most of her time sleeping.

    Four months into her pregnancy but it still wasn¡¯t showing noticeably, Lu Qingyi sat on her couch munching sunflower seeds while watching TV.

    Her phone suddenly rang. She answered the call, her cold gaze narrowed. After dressing up and grabbing her car keys, she left without looking back.

    "Yiyi, where are you going?"

    Gu Xiang, who was simmering bone broth in the kitchen, freezes on the spot seeing Lu Qingyi hastily leaving.

    Lu Qingyi had been so peaceful recently, something seemed wrong.

    Gu Xiang rushes out to see but Lu Qingyi had already driven away.

    Gu Xiang knew that Lu Qingyi hated being bothered, and viewed driving herself as bother, so if Lu Qingyan went out driving herself, the situation must be serious.

    Xu Boyan has already left for the company and wasn¡¯t home. Frantically, Gu Xiang dials his number.

    Lu Qingyi drove at high speed.

    ¡ª¡ª

    Inside the police station, Jiang Yumeng sat on a bench while Xun Hanyu kept her company. He was heatedly articulating something to the police while a few girls Jiang Yumeng¡¯s age were nearby.

    The girls sat together, heads bowed and eyes reddened, having clearly cried prior.

    When Lu Qingyi entered the police station, an air of hostility surrounded her. Her cold gaze swept across the individuals present.

    "What happened?", Lu Qingyi asked in a cold voice.

    "Sister Qing, sob sob sob..."

    Jiang Yumeng looked up and started crying the moment she laid eyes on Lu Qingyi. She had a particularly wronged expression on her face.

    She sometimes felt that as long as Lu Qingyi was around, she felt secure, which could inexplicably make her cry.

    Jiang Yumeng wanted to snuggle up to Lu Qingyi, but stopped when she remembered Lu Qingyi was pregnant.

    "They were smuggling drugs, suspects of drug trafficking, we are restraining them now."

    Upon seeing Lu Qingyi, the police officer uniformely justified his actions. Drug trafficking was against the law.

    Lu Qingyi doesn¡¯t pay heed to the police, her doubtful gaze falls upon Jiang Yumeng.

    How could Jiang Yumeng possibly be involved in drug trafficking?

    "Sister Qing, sob sob sob..."

    Jiang Yumeng continued crying, her weeping interrupted the narration.

    "Yumeng, and girls, were part-timing at a teahouse. They don¡¯t know when drugs were planted in their pockets. The police found the drugs in their possession and took them back to the station,"

    Xun Hanyu explained. He rushed here after receiving a call from Jiang Yumeng. The sight of her tear-filled eyes left him with an overwhelming sense of helplessness.

    Originally, they didn¡¯t intend to trouble Lu Qingyi, especially considering she was pregnant and needed rest. However, even after an hour of investigation, the police were getting nowhere, so the charges naturally fell on the girls.

    "Do you know who planted it?"

    Lu Qingyi asked with a slightly cold expression, her eyes fixed on Jiang Yumeng.

    Very well, the drug trafficking gang seemed to be asking for death, daring to extend their reach to the people close to her.

    Lu Qingyi had heard rumors of a large drug trafficking organization in Kyoto, but since they didn¡¯t threaten her, she couldn¡¯t be bothered.

    She felt it was enough to take care of her own affairs, remote from the world, not considering herself a saint who could descend and help people. She couldn¡¯t possibly save everyone in the world.

    "Sister Qing, I don¡¯t know. It could have been there from the start or planted later."

    Jiang Yumeng kept shaking her head, her eyes red from sobbing.

    She didn¡¯t know anything and was terribly scared, on the brink of panic. This was her first time in a police station and she was extremely frightened.

    She had no idea how the drugs ended up in her pocket.

    "Right, right, we didn¡¯t know anything."

    "My pocket was empty this morning, I don¡¯t know how they got there, sob sob sob."

    "I dare not deal drugs."

    "I¡¯m innocent, I didn¡¯t do anything."

    "I don¡¯t know why there are drugs in my pocket, I really don¡¯t know anything."

    "..."

    The group of terrified girls formed a huddle, shivering uncontrollably.

 Chapter 615 - 593 Lu Qingyi loses temper_1

    Chapter 615: 593 Lu Qingyi loses temper_1They were just university girls struggling for life, they wouldn¡¯t dare do something illegal.

    When the drugs were pulled out of their own pockets, their minds drew a blank.

    "We don¡¯t have enough evidence yet, so we have to detain them first. Once the evidence is obtained, we¡¯ll go for an acquittal," said the police.

    The policemen were about to handcuff them - all by the book.

    Drug trafficking is a serious crime and they will not let it slide; they would rather make a false arrest than let it go.

    The girls were terrified, as was Jiang Yumeng. They all have been good girls, they¡¯ve never done anything majorly wrong before. Now, being framed and dragged into the police station, how could they not be afraid?

    "Dare you?"

    Lu Qingyi looked at the police with a cold gaze, giving off an icy aura.

    Even if the law is enforced fairly, her friends cannot be touched.

    "Girl, we¡¯re just enforcing the law."

    The policemen were clearly intimidated by Lu Qingyi¡¯s gaze; their expressions were a bit off. They didn¡¯t want to admit that they were scared by a young girl¡¯s stare.

    "Enforcing the law, so you found the evidence?"

    Lu Qingyi sneered, making cold eyes at the police.

    Jiang Yumeng is a doctor and needs to have a clean reputation. Being jailed, even being falsely accused, would leave a stain. Even if it¡¯s all a misunderstanding, some people will bring it up in the future.

    Sometimes, you can¡¯t have any stains. Once you do, people will use it against you when you achieve something.

    There are always those who are ready to bring you down.

    "Better to make a wrongful arrest than let a guilty party go free," the policeman stated stoically.

    They had been investigating the drug trafficking gang for a long time and had found nothing. Now that they¡¯d finally apprehended people carrying drugs, they weren¡¯t going to let them go easily.

    "You mean you can¡¯t locate the drug traffickers."

    Lu Qingyi casually pulled up a chair and sat down. She crossed her legs, as nonchalant as ever.

    The police have been looking for these people but have found no trace. Lu Qingyi had known this all along.

    Actually, she knew a lot of things. She just thought those things had nothing to do with her and there was no need to interfere; if she did, she would be labelled as a meddler.

    The police faltered for a moment, "We¡¯re following them, so we need to detain your friends here first."

    Only those within their department knew the situation with the tracing of drug dealers. It was rather embarrassing that, after such a long investigation, the prestigious police had no leads on the drug traffickers.

    "It¡¯s not your fault you¡¯re incompetent, but you need to be honest and admit it," Lu Qingyi said coolly, her eyes fixed on the policemen.

    You can detain others, but not her friends. Lu Qingyi protects her own.

    "Publicly defaming the police, are you trying to go with them?"

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s audacity obviously irritated the policemen. Do they need to be reprimanded by someone so young during their duty?

    "First, you need to have the ability," said Lu Qingyi, her face icy. Her index finger rhythmically tapped the chair with an invariably aloof and scornful voice.

    Tsk.

    "Detain these girls, and detain her too," one of the irritated policemen said.

    "Hold on."

    Just as the police were about to take action, and before Lu Qingyi could say anything, a cold voice echoed through the room.

    Xu Boyan, emanating an aura of coldness, made his appearance at the police station with a grim face.

    "Nice to see you, Mr. Xu."

    "Nice to see you, Mr. Xu."

    "Mr. Xu, what brings you here?"

    "Mr. Xu, please take a seat."

    "....."

    The police officers began to fawn over Xu Boyan upon his arrival. It was rare for Xu Boyan to visit the police station.

    "Detaining people capriciously without evidence?"

    Xu Boyan glanced around; his voice was cold but his gaze softened when he looked at Lu Qingyi.

    "Mr. Xu, we found drugs on these girls and there¡¯s evidence indicating their connection with it. Therefore, we need to detain them."

    The police¡¯s attitudes towards Jiang Yumeng and Lu Qingyi contrasted sharply with how they treated Xu Boyan.

    "We really didn¡¯t."

    "We know nothing about this."

    "I don¡¯t know when this stuff appeared in my pocket."

    "We¡¯re really innocent."

    "....."

    The girls spoke up in weak voices, feeling both wronged and scared.

    When they heard the police officers call him Mr. Xu, they figured out who it was. They hadn¡¯t expected Xu Boyan to be so young and handsome. But the girls didn¡¯t have the mood to admire him right then.

    "I can vouch for their innocence."

    Xu Boyan spoke slowly, his voice slightly cold.

    Knowing that Lu Qingyi had rushed to the police station, he immediately dropped everything he was working on and rushed over as well.

    The kid is quick-tempered and could lose control easily, he thought. He needed to be there. He couldn¡¯t allow his little friend to be bullied.

    "Well, Mr. Xu..."

    The police officers immediately felt awkward but didn¡¯t dare to say anything more.

    Before them was Mr. Xu from Kyoto - they didn¡¯t dare question his statements.

    "Let¡¯s release them then. If Mr. Xu says there are none, then there are none."

    Regardless of their reluctance, the police officers still decided to release the girls on Xu Boyan¡¯s word. They had to obey what he said.

    In fact, the officers suspected the girls probably had nothing to do with the drugs, but that couldn¡¯t be confirmed until they had concrete evidence. They didn¡¯t want to overlook anyone.

    The girls beamed with joy.

    "Thank you, Mr. Xu."

    "Thank you, Mr. Xu."

    "Thank goodness for Mr. Xu."

    "Thank you, Mr. Xu." Sear?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "Mr. Xu, you¡¯re really a great person."

    The girls couldn¡¯t take their eyes off Xu Boyan, overflowing with gratitude.

    Xu Boyan, looking handsome as ever, caught their undivided attention.

    Xu Boyan said coldly, "Let¡¯s go."

    The girls¡¯ eyes were too intense for him. He was clearly displeased.

    "Wait."

    As the girls were about to leave, Lu Qingyi spoke up, her voice cold.

    The girls glanced at Lu Qingyi and then at Xu Boyan. In the end, they decided to leave, opting to listen to Xu Boyan¡¯s advice.

    "Didn¡¯t you hear me?"

    Lu Qingyi felt her temper rapidly rising.

    The girls bit their lips and looked at Xu Boyan.

    "Are your ears malfunctioning?"

    Xu Boyan threw out the question with a cold voice.

 Chapter 616: The soft exterior is the best disguise _1

    Chapter 616: The soft exterior is the best disguise _1When Xu Boyan said this, the girls stopped in their tracks, all eyes on Lu Qingyi.

    "Move aside, don¡¯t block the way."

    The girls stood behind Xu Boyan, Lu Qingyi stared at him coldly, her voice chill.

    Xu Boyan: "..."

    Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t seem in a good mood anymore.

    The cops: "..."

    Does Lu Qingyi even know who the person before her is? She¡¯s still acting so arrogantly. Does she not care for her own life?

    The girls: "..."

    Is she trying to attract Xu Boyan¡¯s attention? It¡¯s truly reckless to talk like that to him.

    Xu Boyan subtly moved aside.

    The cops: "..."

    The girls: "..."

    This doesn¡¯t seem right. Could Xu Boyan really be so obedient?

    "Are you sure you¡¯re innocent?"

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s gaze landed on the least conspicuous girl among them, her slight smile held an air of sarcasm.

    The girl was dressed modestly, black square-rimmed glasses on her face, her hair tied into a ponytail¡ªa real good girl pure and simple. She was easily overlooked in a crowd.

    The girl timidly adjusted her glasses, looked at Lu Qingyi with innocent eyes, her lips clenched tight, appearing frightened.

    "I don¡¯t know anything..."

    The girl clutched the corner of her clothes tightly, the image of a timid and weak girl.

    "Xingxing is certainly innocent."

    "On what grounds do you suspect Xingxing?"

    "Xingxing is so frail, how could she possibly be guilty?"

    "Exactly, what do you mean by this?"

    "I can vouch that Xingxing is innocent. Even if I were a drug dealer, Xingxing absolutely couldn¡¯t be."

    "Yes, yes, yes."

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    Upon hearing Lu Qingyi suspect the girl named Xingxing, the other girls quickly defended her.

    "Yumeng, don¡¯t you think so?"

    One of the girls looked to Jiang Yumeng and said. They all knew that Jiang Yumeng and Lu Qingyi are acquainted, and Lu Qingyi came here because of Jiang Yumeng.

    "Not necessarily."

    Jiang Yumeng looked at Xingxing and paused before answering, disbelief in her eyes.

    If Lu Qingyi suspects someone, there must be something wrong. She trusts Lu Qingyi.

    "Damn, you can¡¯t be serious, Yumeng? Xingxing is always so nice to you, and now you¡¯re suspecting her."

    "Exactly! Your relationship with Xingxing is even closer than with us, and now you¡¯re saying these things."

    "Looks like Xingxing really made the wrong friends."

    "Yumeng how could you..."

    The girls began to stand up for the girl named Xingxing.

    Normally, Xingxing was the most inconspicuous, introverted, and quiet.

    "I prefer to trust Sis Qing."

    Jiang Yumeng said in a measured pace. She believed Lu Qingyi more than Xingxing because Lu Qingyi was more trustworthy.

    "Mengmeng..."

    Xingxing looked at Jiang Yumeng weakly, appearing extremely aggrieved.

    "Sometimes, a meek appearance can be a person¡¯s best shield."

    Lu Qingyi gave a slight smile and said slowly.

    This girl named Xingxing has something to do with drug trafficking, Lu Qingyi was certain of this.

    Indeed, a meek appearance can be an excellent shield. People naturally prefer to protect those who are weak and hence won¡¯t suspect them of doing anything wrong.

    "What nonsense are you spouting?"

    "Exactly. Even if I were a drug lord, Xingxing would never have the slightest thing to do with drug dealing."

    "Yes, exactly."

    The girls immediately defended Xingxing.

    "Xu Boyan, did you bring the computer?"

    Lu Qingyi raised her brows and looked at Xu Boyan.

    She addressed him directly, neither Xun Hanyu nor Jiang Yumeng reacted, but everyone else was dumbfounded.

    Few people dared to call Xu Boyan by his full name.

    "Do you have a computer?"

    Xu Boyan hurried over, of course, he didn¡¯t bring his computer, so he looked at the cops.

    The cops were taken aback and then handed Xu Boyan a computer, seeming a little impressed by Lu Qingyi.

    The girls wanted to speak, but Xu Boyan was right there, so they remained silent.

    If Xu Boyan didn¡¯t say anything, what could they say?

    When Lu Qingyi got the computer, her fingers flew across the keyboard. "Yumeng, name of the teahouse."

    "Style Teahouse."

    "Are you ready to admit it?"

    A few minutes later, Lu Qingyi stopped typing and looked at Xingxing.

    Deny it?

    Huh, it¡¯s never been particularly difficult for Lu Qingyi to find evidence.

    Xingxing clenched her lips tightly, "I don¡¯t know..."

    If she didn¡¯t admit it, what could Lu Qingyi do?

    "So you think I can¡¯t do it?"

    Lu Qingyi stretched lazily and slowly asked.

    Xingxing kept silent.

    "Xu Boyan, cast the screen."

    There was a screen-casting device in the police station. Lu Qingyi then said to Xu Boyan.

    Xu Boyan understood and immediately went to do it.

    Aside from Xun Hanyu and Jiang Yumeng, everyone else was shocked, could Xu Boyan really be ordered around by others?

    The video clearly showed Xingxing stealthily slipping something into the girls¡¯ pockets, then acting as if nothing happened.

    Soon, the police arrived and searched the girls¡¯ pockets including Xingxing¡¯s, and found drugs.

    The time and other details in the video were clearly marked and displayed.

    All the girls, eyes wide open, stared at Xingxing in disbelief. Even the police officers were struggling to believe it.

    Compared to everyone else, Xun Hanyu and Jiang Yumeng seemed rather composed. Since Lu Qingyi suspected it, there must be some reason.

    "A meek exterior is the best disguise."

    Lu Qingyi let out a big yawn.

    "Tired? Do you want to rest for a while?"

    Seeing Lu Qingyi yawn, Xu Boyan hastily asked.

    Lu Qingyi waved him off, "No, I¡¯ll wait a bit."

    "Xingxing, how could you..."

    "My face feels like it¡¯s been slapped."

    "Xingxing, how could you do this?"

    "Xingxing, and to think I trusted you so much."

    "Xingxing..."

    The girls looked at Xingxing, shaking their heads, their faces full of disbelief, finding it very hard to accept.

    "I..."

    Xingxing lowered her eyes. When she looked up again, the weakness in her eyes had completely disappeared.

    "How did you find the surveillance video?"

    Xingxing looked at Lu Qingyi, her eyes cold.

    Because she almost got caught, she stealthily slipped the drug into these girls¡¯ pockets.

    In doing so, she easily evaded suspicion. With no one suspecting her, she had thought the surveillance was destroyed. She had not expected there would still be footage.

 Chapter 617 - 595 She is not happy_1

    Chapter 617: 595 She is not happy_1"As long as you have hands."

    Lu Qingyi, in her entire demeanor, appeared to be extremely carefree; retrieving destroyed footage of the surveillance cameras was just a matter of having hands for her. There was absolutely no difficulty involved in this.

    "Xu Boyan, you handle the drug trafficking gang. I¡¯m a bit sleepy."

    Lu Qingyi yawned. She spoke slowly.

    Pregnancy was indeed making her mentally and physically drained. She would feel extremely sleepy just after a short while. Now, she really wanted to sleep.

    "I¡¯ll take you home."

    Xu Boyan gently rubbed Lu Qingyi¡¯s head and spoke softly.

    Xu Boyan¡¯s attitude left the others present who were clueless startled. S§×ar?h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "Humans are really opportunistic beings."

    Lu Qingyi stood up, she yawned and said with a chill in her voice.

    It wasn¡¯t that she was without identity; it was just that she was too low-key. Many people did not know her so sometimes she would encounter all sorts of characters.

    Opportunistic people were actually everywhere.

    "Who are you?"

    Star was no longer weak and helpless; there was coldness, more accurately, killing intent, in her eyes.

    Her original plan was going well and now due to Lu Qingyi, it had become futile.

    She was almost suspected, so she implicated Jiang Yumeng and others, figuring that the police would detain them and eventually release them.

    Star had counted on this. She could successfully wash away the suspicions, never expecting Lu Qingyi to appear.

    "Lu Qingyi. If you are unfamiliar with this name, then perhaps you may not be unfamiliar with ¡¯Blank¡¯."

    Lu Qingyi slightly raised her lips and spoke slowly.

    Indeed, many people are familiar with the name ¡¯Blank,¡¯ especially those like Star.

    CCTV footage is really as simple as counting fingers for ¡¯Blank,¡¯ there are no difficulties.

    ¡¯Blank¡¯...

    Star stepped back slightly. She looked at Lu Qingyi, "How can you possibly..."

    ¡¯Blank¡¯, how could Lu Qingyi possibly be ¡¯Blank¡¯?

    Jiang Yumeng was also shocked. She knew many aliases of Lu Qingyi, but she never imagined that Lu Qingyi was ¡¯Blank¡¯.

    Lu Qingyi was indeed an imposing figure.

    "The criminal who has been smuggling drugs has now been exposed. You guys handle it as quickly as possible, and don¡¯t make my wife uncomfortable."

    Xu Boyan stepped forward, pulling Lu Qingyi into his arms, and spoke slowly.

    He was cold when looking at the police, also spoke coldly, but when his gaze landed on Lu Qingyi, his voice filled with indulgence and warmth.

    Wife?

    A few oblivious people were stunned as they looked at Lu Qingyi and Xu Boyan, their mouths hanging wide open.

    They all knew that Xu Boyan had been married for a while, but they didn¡¯t know what Xu Boyan¡¯s wife looked like.

    Unexpected...

    Xu Boyan holding Lu Qingyi in his arms left, the police immediately detained Star. The remaining girls were released as innocent.

    "Wha...why is this happening?"

    "I even considered Star as a friend."

    "Never thought that Star would be that kind of person."

    "It¡¯s true that you can¡¯t judge a person by their face."

    "..."

    The girls complained as they were leaving, regretting their misguided trust in the girl named Star.

    "Yumeng, your judgment was correct."

    One girl turned back to speak to Jiang Yumeng. At the time, Jiang Yumeng didn¡¯t trust Star, and they scolded her for not doing so. They didn¡¯t expect that they were the ones who were terribly wrong.

    "Actually, I didn¡¯t suspect her at first, I never thought about suspecting her, but I trust Qingyi¡¯s judgment."

    Jiang Yumeng gently shook her head.

    No one would suspect someone with Star¡¯s personality.

    It¡¯s because she trusted Lu Qingyi¡¯s judgment, that she firmly believed in the connection between Star and this matter.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s judgment was always accurate. She trusted Lu Qingyi and was willing to.

    "Is she really that amazing?"

    They don¡¯t know Lu Qingyi, they just think Lu Qingyi is beautiful, not to mention Xu Boyan¡¯s wife.

    "I think she¡¯s extraordinary. So much so, that it feels like if the sky were to collapse, she could hold it up."

    Jiang Yumeng had a vibrant smile on her lips. She spoke slowly and confidently.

    Yes, that¡¯s what she felt. Lu Qingyi was extraordinary enough to hold up a collapsing sky.

    -

    "In the future, just call me if anything comes up. Don¡¯t run around so far, it¡¯s tiring, okay?"

    Xu Boyan carried Lu Qingyi into the passenger seat, helping her fasten the seat belt. He spoke softly.

    He knew his own sweetheart was emotional, so helping Jiang Yumeng was given. However, he felt that it was okay for Lu Qingyi to let him handle it.

    For his arresting darling to make a trip was truly exhausting.

    "Hmm, I was angry at the time and didn¡¯t think too much."

    After a big yawn, Lu Qingyi said, when she received Xun Hanyu¡¯s call, she was immediately irritated and rushed over to the police station without thinking.

    Did they think her, Lu Qingyi¡¯s friend, was easy to bully?

    The answer was resounding no.

    "By the way, remember to get rid of them all, it¡¯s quite irritating."

    Lu Qingyi slowly said. She had been aware of the rampant drug traffickers in Kyoto for a long time, but the police had failed to track them down.

    Now that she was pregnant and easily tired, she didn¡¯t want to bother with it, but she didn¡¯t expect to be irritated by someone.

    Since she was not happy, she was going to make others more unhappy.

    "Understood, I will follow your order, my queen."

    Xu Boyan reached out and gently tapped on Lu Qingyi¡¯s nose, speaking indulgingly.

    How could he possibly not fulfill Lu Qingyi¡¯s request?

    "Little one, do you know your grandfather?"

    Xu Boyan looked at the car and suddenly asked.

    "I haven¡¯t looked into it."

    Lu Qingyi was silent for a while before answering.

    She knew her grandfather existed, but she hadn¡¯t looked into it, nor did she bother to, seeing no need to.

    "Your mother left Kyoto for Jin City has something to do with your grandfather. I haven¡¯t found out the specifics."

    Xu Boyan looked at the rearview mirror, stating slowly. He also observed Lu Qingyi¡¯s expression.

    "Grandfather?"

    Lu Qingyi closed her eyes slightly, slowly pondering over this word. She was quite calm.

    She knew that Ruan Qingyang¡¯s father was called Ruan Yi, someone of great achievement, profoundly educated.

    She had a slight understanding, but she didn¡¯t investigate. She felt too lazy to do so.

    "It¡¯s a pity my grandmother is gone."

    Lu Qingyi slightly raised the corner of her lips, shook her head, and said.

    Ruan Yi¡¯s character would certainly differ from her grandmother¡¯s. One preferred utility, the other tranquility.

 Chapter 618 - 596 Ruan Yi Information_1

    Chapter 618: 596 Ruan Yi Information_1A pile of thick files was laid out on the table. Lu Qingyi sat in her chair, rubbing her temples and yawning prominently.

    Today, when Xu Boyan came to the company, she came along. She hadn¡¯t been too many times, but she thought of coming over to see things.

    Xu Boyan went to a meeting and she was in the office alone. The documents on the table were about Ruan Yi.

    Ruan Qingyang, Ruan Yi...

    "Help me look up Ruan Yi."

    Lu Qingyi called Li Xiyi. She felt utterly exhausted now, too lazy to search anymore.

    The office door was knocked upon. Lu Qingyi yawned lazily, ignoring the sound. The office door was pushed open.

    The person standing at the door, seeing Lu Qingyi in the office, took on the stance of a chief, was clearly taken aback.

    There was a woman in the CEO¡¯s office, an exceptionally beautiful one at that, and she looked quite young.

    "Are you Mrs. Xu?"

    A woman dressed sophisticatedly stood at the door. She seemed neat and efficient, giving off a strong aura of a powerful lady.

    She looked at Lu Qingyi and spoke slowly, her tone of voice carrying a measure of uncertainty.

    "Yes, I am."

    Lu Qingyi nodded her head.

    "This was given to me by the CEO to hand over to you. I apologize for letting myself in without any response to my knock."

    The woman kindly set the documents down after speaking then left, her attitude was reverential, without a trace of negligence. S§×arch* The N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    The documents were indeed instructed by Xu Boyan to be delivered and ordered her to let herself in if there were no response, assuming Lu Qingyi would be asleep.

    Be gentle in your actions without disturbing Lu Qingyi.

    Xu Boyan loves Lu Qingyi very much, it was known to everyone in the company, but many people didn¡¯t know what Lu Qingyi looked like.

    Lu Qingyi was flipping through the documents, her smile turned a bit cynical.

    Considering her grandmother¡¯s mild nature and Ruan Qingyang wasn¡¯t a social climber, her twin sister who was so mercenary most likely inherited most of it.

    Yao Meishu follows Ruan Yi.

    Yao Meishu should be thankful that Ruan Yi ended up with Ruan Qingyang and not herself.

    Where does Ruan Yi show favouritism towards the elder daughter? It¡¯s just that the elder daughter¡¯s talents were higher and easier to nurture.

    Ruan Qingyang had been measured based on the highest standards since she was young, working on things which Ruan Yi found profitable.

    Ruan Qingyang was highly competent, her talents shone brilliantly, this was the effect Ruan Yi had hoped for.

    All evidence pointed to the fact that Ruan Qingyang went to Jin City largely due to Ruan Yi, but what the reason was, was genuinely difficult to find out.

    "Little one, are you hungry?"

    Xu Boyan walked in with a plate of fruits, his voice notably gentle as he looked at Lu Qingyi focusing on her documents.

    "A bit. I want fried chicken."

    Lu Qingyi lifted her head lazily and replied slowly.

    Expectant mothers often have strange cravings, craving a particular item inexplicably, even if it was a dish she didn¡¯t like before, she could crave it at some moment.

    "Alright, I¡¯ll order that for you. But let¡¯s have lunch first, okay?"

    Xu Boyan lightly rubbed Lu Qingyi¡¯s head, his voice tender and indulgent.

    He was certain to gratify anything the little one wanted.

    "Have some fruit."

    Xu Boyan used a toothpick to pick up a piece of honeydew, feeding it to Lu Qingyi, who ate it without hesitation.

    Lu Qingyi: "It¡¯s very sweet."

    "Have some milk."

    Xu Boyan brought out a cup of warmed milk from the microwave and placed it in front of Lu Qingyi.

    Doing these little things for Lu Qingyi was second nature to him now, and he loved doing these things for her.

    "I feel like a giant baby now."

    Lu Qingyi held the cup of warm milk in her hand, and told Xu Boyan slowly.

    Truthfully, she really felt this way. Whatever she wanted to eat was delivered personally to her, she didn¡¯t have to do anything, just to sit or lay there comfortably.

    Just like a giant baby, she felt that she couldn¡¯t do anything by herself anymore, as if she had become disabled.

    "I¡¯m willing to pamper and indulge you like this forever, making you spoiled and pampered, so that you¡¯ll never be able to leave me."

    Xu Boyan said, smiling warmly.

    Yes, he was good to Lu Qingyi, so good to her, that way she wouldn¡¯t leave him, she would always be his darling.

    "You¡¯re actually quite calculative."

    Lu Qingyi placed her milk down while looking at Xu Boyan, and slowly replied.

    Hmm, he really was quite cunning.

    "It¡¯s not that I¡¯m calculative, it¡¯s just that I love my little darling, and I want to be good to her always."

    Xu Boyan laughed, his smile exceptionally gentle.

    Yes, because he loved Lu Qingyi, he wanted to give her the best of the world, holding the best of the world in his hands and laying it down before her.

    "Xu Boyan, I¡¯ve said this so many times, but I still want to say, I¡¯m very fortunate to have met you."

    Lu Qingyi smiled, her lips curving up. Her smile was sweet, coming from the heart.

    Xu Boyan was really a guiding light in her aimless days, showing her hope in life.

    When her grandmother was around, she felt she had a goal in life. She knew what she was striving for to become excellent.

    But after her grandmother passed away, she felt at a loss. She never denied her own excellence and her certain outstanding identity, but she lost her goal in life.

    Living each day as it comes, that was her best state of mind then. The world was big and beautiful, but she never felt this way.

    "Silly, it is I who should say those words to you. You are extraordinary, at least for Xu Boyan, you¡¯re the best one out there, without a doubt."

    Xu Boyan pulled Lu Qingyi into his arms, his smile filled with warmth.

    They were each other¡¯s redemption, weren¡¯t they?

    "What¡¯s the status on the drug trafficking group?"

    Lu Qingyi suddenly thought about this matter and asked.

    The drug trafficking group could constantly evade the police, they weren¡¯t just anybody. Investigating them was certainly challenging.

    "Hmm, we¡¯ve almost traced it back to their hideout. Don¡¯t worry, darling, I¡¯ll finish them off."

    Xu Boyan said.

    He was always eager to complete any task that Lu Qingyi assigned him, and this one was almost at its conclusion too.

    Lu Qingyi nodded: "Okay, good."

    "I didn¡¯t intend to get involved with them initially, but they had to mess with my people."

    Lu Qingyi jabbed and said, she couldn¡¯t care less. But if someone brought the fight to them, she would be ruthless.

 Chapter 619 - 597 Knowing the Truth_1

    Chapter 619: 597 Knowing the Truth_1The drug trafficking ring was ended in one stroke, causing quite a celebration in the police station.

    They had been relentlessly working on this case, night and day, but had always come up empty.

    "We owe thanks to Mr. Xu."

    "Yes, yes, what would we have done without Mr. Xu."

    "Exactly."

    "We should invite Mr. Xu for a meal."

    "Yes, yes, even if he can¡¯t make it, we should show our gratitude."

    "..."

    A few policemen huddled together for a discussion, all of them expressing their gratitude towards Xu Boyan who they knew orchestrated this investigation.

    "We should really thank Qingyi."

    Xun Hanyu chimed in, who had managed to get an internship at the police station.

    He was speaking the truth.

    Without Lu Qingyi, Xu Boyan wouldn¡¯t have got himself involved with this case. It was all because these policemen had wrongfully arrested Lu Qingyi¡¯s friend.

    "What?"

    They looked at Xun Hanyu in confusion, not quite getting his point.

    "Why don¡¯t you call him and ask?"

    Xun Hanyu nonchalantly suggested, appearing rather indifferent about it.

    In Xu Boyan¡¯s mind, Lu Qingyi was of utmost importance.

    The policemen didn¡¯t have Xu Boyan¡¯s number, so they had to go through his company to eventually get him on the phone.

    "Mr. Xu, hello, this is the precinct. In appreciation of your help in cracking the case, we would like to invite you to dinner. We¡¯re wondering if you might be available."

    When speaking with Xu Boyan, they were extra cautious, careful not to say anything wrong.

    "I didn¡¯t do it for you."

    Xu Boyan¡¯s voice was cold. He didn¡¯t solve the case for the credit or to put these criminals behind bars; he only did it because of Lu Qingyi.

    "Oh, you did it for..."

    "I did it only for my wife. Those people upset her."

    Xu Boyan interrupted the policeman, speaking clearly and coldly.

    Looking at the disconnected call, the policemen turned to each other, faces full of disbelief.

    Did he really take down the drug dealers because they upset Mrs. Xu? Not for any other reason?

    That reason was ridiculous, right?

    It was as if a husband obsessed with pampering his wife did something unthinkable. Despite his good intentions, it was still...

    The policemen just could not find words to describe how they felt.

    "As I¡¯ve said, it¡¯s all because of Qingyi."

    Xun Hanyu casually spoke.

    The policemen finally realized that Qingyi, the name mentioned by Xun Hanyu, was Xu Boyan¡¯s wife.

    ¡ª¡ª

    "Dad, do you know anything about Ruan Yi?"

    Sitting on the sofa, Lu Qingyi asked Lu Mohai this question, pointing at the file on the table.

    Given Lu Mohai was pursuing Ruan Qingyang for so long, he must know something about Ruan Yi.

    "Not much. I only know he¡¯s an oddball, his relationship with Qingyang doesn¡¯t seem like typical father-daughter."

    Lu Mohai gently closed his eyes, recollecting his memories.

    Though Ruan Yi and Ruan Qingyang were father and daughter by law, their association did not resemble one. He always felt something was off but could not pinpoint what it was.

    "Do you know why she left Kyoto for Jin City?"

    Lu Qingyi continued questioning, her eyes unwavering.

    Lu Mohai shook his head.

    He had no clue.

    He didn¡¯t even know that Ruan Qingyang had left for Jin City. He thought that Ruan Qingyang had distanced herself just to avoid him, not knowing that she truly disappeared.

    If it weren¡¯t for the chance encounter with Lu Qingyi, he wouldn¡¯t have known that Ruan Qingyang was no more.

    "Because he wanted to use the child in Ruan Qingyang¡¯s womb for his experiments."

    Lu Qingyi looked at Lu Mohai, serenity uninterruptedly flowing in her eyes.

    Lu Mohai was startled, he looked at Lu Qingyi in disbelief, "How...how is that possible?"

    Ruan Qingyang¡¯s father wanted to use the child in his daughter¡¯s womb for experiments? How could that be?

    How could Ruan Yi be so heartless towards his own grandchild? The child was a living being.

    Experimenting signified what? It signified that the child would become an experimental subject, perhaps even facing the risk of death.

    "How is it not possible?"

    Lu Qingyi suddenly chuckled. When she thought of Yao Meishu, she felt that Yao Meishu wasn¡¯t that bad.

    At least Yao Meishu kept her alive. She only abused her emotionally and verbally, without physically harming her.

    "Ruan Qingyang moved to Jin City because of my grandma."

    Lu Qingyi slowly continued.

    Lu Mohai: "Why?"

    "I found this at the bottom of my grandma¡¯s box. It¡¯s easy to miss if you don¡¯t look carefully."

    Lu Qingyi took out an old piece of paper and pushed it towards Lu Mohai. Her voice was soft.

    "What is this?"

    The writing on the paper was faded, unclear. Lu Mohai flipped it over a few times but couldn¡¯t make out what was written on it.

    "It seems that Ruan Yi found out that the child in Ruan Qingyang¡¯s womb was yours. He wanted to use the child for experiments, to cultivate more high-IQ genes." S§×ar?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Lu Qingyi explained. Although the words on the paper were blurred, she could interpret it, perhaps due to familiarity with her grandmother¡¯s handwriting.

    Ruan Qingyang was intelligent, as was Lu Mohai. The child of two intelligent people would certainly not lack intelligence.

    At that time, Ruan Yi was researching robotics, but he couldn¡¯t make any breakthroughs regarding AI¡¯s intelligence. Therefore, he thought about experimenting on Ruan Qingyang¡¯s child.

    Of course, Ruan Qingyang disagreed. Either she would abort the child or keep it and raise it properly. The child would never become a lab rat.

    "She couldn¡¯t bear to abort the child and wanted to keep it. So she called my grandma. My grandma helped her. That¡¯s why I am here today, alive and well."

    Lu Qingyi lowered her head, speaking softly.

    She was quite pitiful. She had faced countless hardships even before she was born.

    Her grandma knew all along that she was Ruan Qingyang¡¯s child. But in order for her to grow up like a normal child, her grandma never disclosed this secret.

    Lu Yao didn¡¯t know this, but her grandmother had always been aware, knowing that Ruan Qingyang¡¯s death had something to do with Yao Meishu.

    But then again, they were both her daughters, blood was thicker than water. She could hate them, but what could she do? She was helpless.

    She had lost one daughter, and with the other one, she didn¡¯t know what to do.

    She always hoped that Yao Meishu would treat her well, but Yao Meishu didn¡¯t want to. As an old lady, there was nothing she could do.

    Her grandma had had it tough.

    Lu Qingyi lowered her gaze, a sarcastic smile on her lips.

 Chapter 620 - 598 Lu Qingyi: Leaving it for my sister_1

    Chapter 620: 598 Lu Qingyi: Leaving it for my sister_1Ah, how ironic. She really wasn¡¯t seen as worth keeping alive, her survival was merely a stroke of luck.

    "Yiyi, your father cares about you, your arrival was a ray of light in my darkness."

    Lu Mohai looked at Lu Qingyi, suddenly feeling a great tenderness for her, his gaze held endless compassion.

    He felt so sorry for Lu Qingyi.

    "It¡¯s okay, my mother cared for me too."

    Lu Qingyi slowly lowered her head, speaking softly.

    Yes, Ruan Qingyang must have cared about her, otherwise, Lu Qingyi wouldn¡¯t exist in this world.

    If Ruan Qingyang didn¡¯t want her, she would have definitely aborted her without hesitation, rather than carrying her to term in Jin City.

    So, yes, Ruan Qingyang did care about her daughter.

    "She loved you very much, she just didn¡¯t know how to express it."

    Lu Qingyi suddenly looked up at Lu Mohai, stating this with utmost seriousness.

    The hunt for clues had been somewhat lengthy, involving a thorough search of her grandmother¡¯s cottage, revealing many surprising findings.

    There was a letter left behind by Ruan Qingyang. Although the writing was somewhat faded, one could still make out the words with careful examination.

    The gist of it was, Ruan Qingyang was actually in love with Lu Mohai, but due to various reasons, she had never dared to accept his pursuit.

    Becoming pregnant with Lu Mohai¡¯s child was unexpected. The moment she saw the positive pregnancy test, she felt a surge of joy.

    With a sense of trepidation, she turned to Ruan Yi for help, hoping he would accept the situation. But unexpectedly, Ruan Yi wanted her to abort the baby.

    Of course, Ruan Qingyang wouldn¡¯t agree to that. This was her flesh and blood. Ruan Yi locked her in a room, but she managed to escape and ran to Jin City to seek her grandmother¡¯s help.

    Her grandmother surely sided with Ruan Qingyang. Everything went smoothly for Ruan Qingyang in Jin City, except for the fact that she didn¡¯t anticipate being poisoned by Yao Meishu during the childbirth.

    "So...she did love me, too. That¡¯s enough for me in this lifetime."

    Lu Mohai¡¯s hand, holding the letter, trembled slightly. Tears rolled down from his eyes.

    So, Ruan Qingyang did indeed love him, she had feelings for him.

    He wasn¡¯t certain if Ruan Qingyang truly had feelings for him even after learning that she had borne his child because having a child sometimes didn¡¯t necessarily mean anything.

    It was also not certain if Ruan Qingyang loved the baby. He wasn¡¯t sure if Ruan Qingyang just wanted to keep the baby or if she loved him. S§×arch* The ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Seeing Ruan Qingyang¡¯s handwriting, and the somewhat blurred words, Lu Mohai was certain that Ruan Qingyang loved him. His heart welled up with sadness.

    He didn¡¯t ask for much. Knowing that he was in Ruan Qingyang¡¯s heart was enough for him.

    "Now that we¡¯ve cleared up everything about mom, it seems like there¡¯re no more mysteries."

    Lu Qingyi yawned and said softly.

    It seemed like all the mysteries were now solved and nothing was a big deal anymore.

    Lu Qingyi patted her belly. Now she just needed to focus on nurturing her baby, letting the baby be born and then raise the baby.

    "Yiyi, the Lu Family is yours. If you don¡¯t want to manage it, let Boyan help you. This is what I¡¯m leaving you."

    Lu Mohai looked at Lu Qingyi, speaking softly. His tone was full of tenderness.

    The entire Lu Family was Lu Qingyi¡¯s, a kind of compensation for her.

    "No need, give it to my sister."

    Lu Qingyi shook her head, stating that she didn¡¯t need these things. Lu Zhizhou needed them more, even though Lu Zhizhou didn¡¯t care about these things.

    Love maintained with material possessions sounded tacky, but it was actually the only way. Lu Zhizhou and He Chenguang being together inevitably felt some constraints because of these things.

    Lu Mojing was power-hungry, so these were unavoidable circumstances.

    "It¡¯s yours. Everything in the Lu Family is left for you. If you didn¡¯t exist, I¡¯d rather donate everything from the Lu Family than keep it."

    Lu Mohai stood up. He spoke slowly, his tone was extremely serious, expressing his genuine thoughts.

    Lu Zhizhou undoubtedly had the ability, but her father was Lu Mojing. Sometimes, Lu Zhizhou had to obey Lu Mojing¡¯s orders.

    Lu Mohai feared that the Lu Family would be ruined by Lu Mojing. He¡¯d rather donate everything away than see the Lu Family deteriorate.

    "My sister needs it. Dad, you keep it for my sister. I¡¯ll keep an eye on things, I don¡¯t need such stuff."

    Lu Qingyi shook her head at Lu Mohai, indicating that she understood his worries.

    "Alright, I¡¯ll leave the Lu Family to you. Deal with it however you want. I just hope the Lu Family doesn¡¯t go downhill. Zhizhou has the ability."

    Lu Mohai didn¡¯t say much about it. He spoke slowly, his gaze on Lu Qingyi was incredibly serious.

    He wanted to see the Lu Family prosper; he couldn¡¯t allow it to falter. If the Lu Family fell into Lu Mojing¡¯s hands, it could easily deteriorate.

    Lu Mojing was very focused on fame and fortune, his heart was full of it. Operating on good faith was perhaps something that didn¡¯t exist in Lu Mojing¡¯s perspective.

    "Yeah, my sister is very capable."

    Lu Qingyi nodded.

    Lu Zhizhou indeed had the ability, but her mind wasn¡¯t on the company or anything, she just wanted to live the life she desired.

    "He Chenguang is also very capable."

    After a pause, Lu Qingyi spoke again.

    She had known He Chenguang for a long time and knew what kind of person he was. He was definitely someone trustworthy. So, she felt assured if the Lu Family ended up in He Chenguang¡¯s hands in the future.

    In a marriage, there should be no distinction between you and me. If the Lu Family was given to Lu Zhizhou, then it also implied that it belonged to He Chenguang.

    "As long as the Lu Family continues to thrive and does not change its name, there¡¯s nothing I want to say."

    Lu Mohai smiled and said, then slowly sat down.

    Looking at the old papers on the table, his eyes were filled with tenderness and joy. These were the words written by Ruan Qingyang with her own hands, the things she had left behind.

    "Yiyi, may I take these things with me?"

    Lu Mohai looked up at Lu Qingyi, and asked quietly. He really wanted these things, but was afraid Lu Qingyi might not agree.

    Lu Qingyi nodded: "Yes."

    "I thought you would want to keep them."

    A smile formed on Lu Mohai¡¯s face as he spoke slowly.

    "I have no impression of her, so I don¡¯t see the need to keep them."

    Lu Qingyi shook her head, a sense of calm washing over her.

    No matter whether Ruan Qingyang loved her or not and how good or bad she treated her, none of it mattered much. Because no matter how Ruan Qingyang treated her, Lu Qingyi¡¯s feelings towards Ruan Qingyang were unaffected.

 Chapter 621 - 599 Plain Life_1

    Chapter 621: 599 Plain Life_1Lu Qingyi handed the Lu family over to Lu Zhizhou, and Lu Zhizhou looked at her in astonishment, holding the stacked files, disbelief flashing in her eyes.

    "Yiyi, this isn¡¯t right."

    Lu Zhizhou shook her head, wanting to return the files to Lu Qingyi. They were far too valuable for her to take on.

    Accepting it would mean accepting a certain responsibility. Besides, she didn¡¯t even like such things. She preferred simplicity and didn¡¯t want to be bound by such matters.

    "It¡¯s okay, I give it to you, just accept it."

    Lu Qingyi smiled, looking at Lu Zhizhou, and gently voiced these words with a hint of warmth.

    She and Lu Zhizhou were quite similar actually, neither of them was after fame or material gains. They both cherished a simple, low-key life.

    But Lu Zhizhou needed it, she didn¡¯t, giving it to Lu Zhizhou was the best choice.

    "Yiyi, it¡¯s too valuable. I can accept other things, but not this one. This is what your father passed down to you, you are the rightful heir of the Lu family."

    Lu Zhizhou shook her head; her voice was exceptionally quiet.

    She shouldn¡¯t take Lu Qingyi¡¯s inheritance. Lu Qingyi was the rightful heir of the Lu Family, and she should be the one in charge.

    "The Lu Family was never mine, if I hadn¡¯t met Xu Boyan, perhaps I would never have known my biological father and the Lu family wouldn¡¯t have been a part of my life."

    Lu Qingyi shook her head as she spoke.

    Yes, if it weren¡¯t for Xu Boyan, she might not have chosen to stay in Kyoto for so long, and she wouldn¡¯t have investigated her own origin.

    "I¡¯ll retain some shares, and you¡¯ll take care of the business. Don¡¯t forget, the Lu Family is your confidence in being with He Chenguang."

    Lu Qingyi gently tapped Lu Zhizhou¡¯s arm, and slowly voiced this.

    Lu Zhizhou looked at Lu Qingyi, biting her lip lightly, "Thank you."

    Finally, she said those words after a long time, a feeling of weightiness in her heart.

    Lu Qingyi was right, the Lu Family was her confidence in being with He Chenguang. If she had nothing, her father would definitely hinder her relationship with He Chenguang.

    If she allows Lu Qingyi to hand the Lu family over to her on the condition of marrying He Chenguang, even if Lu Mojing was reluctant, he would agree.

    Lu Qingyi smiled faintly: "You are my big sister."

    "Big sisters are supposed to help their younger siblings, but we¡¯re doing it the other way around."

    Lu Zhizhou spoke slowly, a apologetic smile on her lips.

    "Set a date for your wedding when you have time, I will talk to your father."

    Lu Qingyi stepped forward, gave Lu Zhizhou a hug, and said softly.

    Lu Zhizhou nodded: "Okay."

    "Let me make you something to eat, it¡¯s almost noon, and Boyan hasn¡¯t arrived yet."

    Lu Zhizhou looked at the time.

    Lu Qingyi can¡¯t stand hunger, after all, she is pregnant.

    "Okay, I¡¯m looking forward to your cooking."

    Lu Qingyi smiled and sat, waiting for Lu Zhizhou to cook while messaging Xu Boyan.

    The customer traffic of Lu Zhizhou¡¯s shop has become very large, to the point where a queue is forming. It¡¯s booming.

    Looking at it, Lu Qingyi felt gratified. This shop carries much of Lu Zhizhou¡¯s efforts and her happiness.

    A very popular slogan caught her eye.

    "Let¡¯s get married in a small town."

    Taxis start at six yuan, a bowl of noodles costs only seven, a house costs two or three hundred thousand, a car is seventy to eighty thousand.

    No rush hour, lively night markets, bright lights. I know what life is.

    Not everyone needs to stand out. For most people, living a stable life with someone they love already brings happiness.

    This slogan was good. Lu Qingyi saw Lu Zhizhou bustling around in the shop, the booming business, and this slogan somehow came to mind. Sear?h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Open a small shop, no matter if it¡¯s busy or quiet, all that matters is that we¡¯re together until the evening. This is life.

    Life isn¡¯t supposed to be resounding, it¡¯s supposed to be peaceful, and that calmness is the best kind of warmth.

    "Yiyi, I made some lean meat and preserved egg porridge for you. See if it suits your taste."

    Lu Zhizhou brought over a bowl of steaming hot porridge and put it in front of Lu Qingyi, speaking softly.

    "Hmm, it¡¯s perfect."

    Lu Qingyi took a bite and nodded her approval.

    Lu Zhizhou¡¯s cooking skills were quite good, she enjoyed them very much.

    There was sudden commotion in the shop. Lu Qingyi and Lu Zhizhou looked over, noticing some young people blocking the entrance, arguing with the security and wait staff.

    "I¡¯ll go see, you continue to eat."

    Lu Zhizhou frowned, rising to her feet to investigate.

    "Sister Zhizhou, they want to buy the shop."

    A shop assistant told Lu Zhizhou as she approached.

    As soon as these people arrived, they announced their intention to buy the shop, offering a sizable amount of money.

    The shop assistants knew that Lu Zhizhou didn¡¯t open the shop for profit, so they immediately rebuffed them. However, these people were unrelenting, insisting on meeting with the owner.

    "You¡¯re the owner, right? We want to buy your shop."

    "Name your price, we won¡¯t object."

    "Yes, we just want this shop, we don¡¯t care about the price."

    "Just give us a price."

    Seeing Lu Zhizhou and the attitude of the other shop assistants, they quickly realized she was probably the owner.

    Lu Zhizhou: "This shop is priceless."

    She opened the shop not with the intention to earn money, and she never thought her shop could bring in profit. The booming business was truly a surprise for her.

    "A villa for a single shop, that¡¯s a good deal, isn¡¯t it?"

    "We can offer the value of a villa, all we want is the shop."

    "Yes, our miss loves this shop, so we hope you can be sensible."

    "We¡¯re negotiating with you now out of respect."

    The people who came didn¡¯t seem to know who Lu Zhizhou was. They spoke arrogantly, as if they held high status.

    "Do I look like someone who needs a villa?"

    Lu Zhizhou¡¯s smile was gentle as ever as she voiced the words softly.

    She already had several villas in Kyoto.

    "Who is your miss? Kindly ask her to come and talk to me personally."

    The gentle smile on Lu Zhizhou¡¯s face remained, her tone was as tender as ever.

    Habits are indeed hard to change. Being so accustomed to gentleness, it would naturally show in her tone unconsciously.

    "You¡¯re not worthy of meeting our miss. Our miss¡¯s noble status is not something you can simply request to meet."

    One of them spoke arrogantly, giving off an air of superiority.

    "Do you know who we..."

    "Whether I¡¯m worthy to meet her is not up for you to decide."

    One of the shop assistants tried to reveal Lu Zhizhou¡¯s identity, but Lu Zhizhou interrupted her.

 Chapter 622 - 600 Zhuo Xiyi_1

    Chapter 622: 600 Zhuo Xiyi_1Lu Qingyi was watching with a sense of humor, drinking her porridge calmly. There are indeed many snobbish people in this world.

    She, Lu Qingyi, never liked to pick a fight with others proactively. Those who had been harshly rebuffed by her were only asking for it.

    The so-called young ladies those men were talking about finally approached. One of them had blonde curls, wore a mink coat and sunglasses, and had stockings on her legs.

    As soon as she arrived, she sat down opposite Lu Zhizhou, took off her sunglasses, and said with a bullish demeanor, "I want to buy your shop. Name your price."

    Lu Zhizhou poured herself a cup of tea and took a sip, "It¡¯s not for sale."

    The shop is not for sale.

    "I¡¯ve got a villa by the sea. The price for the shop is separate. I¡¯m giving you the villa."

    Resting her right hand on the table, Zhuo Xiyi looked at Lu Zhizhou and spoke in an obnoxious manner.

    A villa in Kyoto is costly and unaffordable for ordinary people. If the proprietor of this shop were someone other than Lu Zhizhou, they might have agreed for the sake of the villa.

    Lu Zhizhou asked, "May I know your surname?"

    "My surname is Zhuo, my full name Zhuo Xiyi."

    Zhuo Xiyi directly reported her full name.

    "Miss Zhuo, do I seem like I¡¯m short of money or houses?"

    Lu Zhizhou wasn¡¯t interested in Zhuo Xiyi¡¯s name at all; she just wanted to address her properly.

    Zhuo was a surname she was unfamiliar with, not on the list of families with some reputation in Kyoto.

    "What, do you know who I am?"

    Zhuo Xiyi seemed surprised. She hadn¡¯t expected Lu Zhizhou to respond that way.

    "Do you know who I am?"

    Still, with a gentle smile on her face, Lu Zhizhou repeated Zhuo Xiyi¡¯s question.

    "You..."

    Zhuo Xiyi was clearly taken aback as she stared intently at Lu Zhizhou.

    "Our Miss Zhuo is Lu Jin¡¯s girlfriend."

    "Yes, indeed, you know the Lu family in Kyoto, don¡¯t you?"

    "Miss Zhuo¡¯s boyfriend is Lu Jin, if you decide not to sell your shop, you¡¯re offending Lu Jin, and offending him means offending the Lu family. Think about that."

    Those men spoke in defense of Zhuo Xiyi, looking down on Lu Zhizhou with contempt.

    Lu Jin?

    Lu Zhizhou suddenly laughed. True, Lu Jin was a member of the Lu family, but he came from a side branch with no influence in the family.

    Well, that was her cousin; it was quite funny indeed.

    Lu Jin seemed like an honest man with a decent character. She didn¡¯t expect him to have such a girlfriend.

    "Go ahead, what are you interested in about my shop?"

    Lu Zhizhou took a sip of her tea and asked elegantly and casually.

    Besides being a bit popular, her shop didn¡¯t seem to have anything else. She wondered what Zhuo Xiyi was interested in to the point of wanting to buy it at a high price.

    "I just like it. If I like it, I should buy it."

    Zhuo Xiyi thought Lu Zhizhou was ready to give in. She raised her chin and spoke in a triumphant tone.

    In fact, what she was interested in was a person... someone who frequently visited the shop.

    "Running this shop is just a hobby for me. Of course, I¡¯m not going to give up my hobbies so easily."

    Lu Zhizhou placed her teacup down and spoke in a gentle, soft-spoken voice.

    Nothing else mattered. As for her shop, it was not for sale, it was priceless.

    "Do you believe I can call my boyfriend right now?"

    Zhuo Xiyi glared at Lu Zhizhou, her teeth gritted.

    "When you want to buy someone¡¯s property, it might help if you check who the owner is first."

    Lu Zhizhou smiled subtly, the corners of her mouth barely curling upwards.

    You can stop thinking about it. Even if Xu Boyan¡¯s younger brother came in person, she would not sell the shop.

    Too bad Xu Boyan didn¡¯t have a brother.

    "Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Lu Zhizhou, Lu Jin is my cousin."

    The graceful smile remained on Lu Zhizhou¡¯s face. She began introducing herself slowly and calmly, looking at Zhuo Xiyi with a gentle gaze still in her eyes.

    Lu Zhizhou?

    Zhuo Xiyi froze on the spot, staring at the extremely classy woman in front of her in disbelief, momentarily speechless.

    The men standing next to Zhuo Xiyi also froze in their tracks, looking at Lu Zhizhou in disbelief.

    Many people in Kyoto knew who Lu Zhizhou was. Since Zhuo Xiyi¡¯s boyfriend was a member of the Lu family, he should definitely know Lu Zhizhou.

    "Sister... I¡¯m sorry, I¡¯m really sorry. We didn¡¯t realize you are Jin¡¯s sister."

    Zhuo Xiyi, knowing when to back down, quickly stood up and apologized sincerely, looking extremely remorseful.

    She acted as if Lu Zhizhou was her own sister.

    "I¡¯m sorry, but we¡¯re not familiar."

    Lu Zhizhou laughed softly. Zhuo Xiyi¡¯s reaction was expected. She spoke slowly.

    Lu Jin and she weren¡¯t that close to begin with. Coupled with her years spent abroad, they lost contact. Now his girlfriend was being overly friendly to her?

    Sorry, but she, Lu Zhizhou, couldn¡¯t endure such a thing.

    "You guys should leave first."

    Zhuo Xiyi waved at the men, who left immediately.

    "Sister, I really like the environment of your shop and thought about helping out a bit. Can I help out in the shop now? The reason I wanted to buy the shop was mainly because I liked the atmosphere."

    Zhuo Xiyi looked at Lu Zhizhou, gently biting her lip, and spoke with utmost sincerity.

    "I don¡¯t think my shop is that alluring."

    Lu Zhizhou chuckled lightly, her gaze landing on Zhuo Xiyi, trying to figure out her true intentions.

    She couldn¡¯t believe that her shop had such appeal that it attracted someone to help out voluntarily.

    "I... Sister, I truly love this shop, the decorations..."

    Zhuo Xiyi praised the shop inside and out, from its decor to its ambiance and layout. Her words matched the shop perfectly, as if she had put a lot of thought into them.

    Lu Zhizhou couldn¡¯t help but laugh, "Are you really up for a job?"

    "Yes, yes, yes."

    Zhuo Xiyi nodded.

    "Will you work for me for free?"

    Lu Zhizhou asked again.

    "Yes, yes, yes."

    Zhuo Xiyi nodded again.

    "You can start working right now."

    Lu Zhizhou ordered someone to bring a uniform for Zhuo Xiyi.

    Free labor was not to be squandered. There wasn¡¯t much in her shop that Zhuo Xiyi could gain, so Lu Zhizhou wasn¡¯t really concerned about Zhuo Xiyi¡¯s ulterior motives.

    She could keep Zhuo Xiyi around for now and observe her actions.

    "Really?"

    Holding the uniform, Zhuo Xiyi¡¯s face lit up with happiness, a smile spreading across her face.

    "Don¡¯t get any strange ideas."

    Lu Zhizhou looked at Zhuo Xiyi and warned her.

    In this world, there wouldn¡¯t be such a foolish person who would simply stay and work for free just because they liked a place.

    Zhuo Xiyi definitely had an ulterior motive. The only thing Lu Zhizhou didn¡¯t know was what that motive was.

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 Chapter 623 - 601 Zhuo Xiyiâ€™s Purpose_1

    Chapter 623: 601 Zhuo Xiyi¡¯s Purpose_1She gave a stern warning, if Zhuo Xiyi was planning anything inappropriate, she wouldn¡¯t hesitate to act.

    Zhuo Xiyi nodded, "Alright."

    After dealing with Zhuo Xiyi, Lu Zhizhou went to Lu Qingyi, "How¡¯s it going? Want anything else to eat?"

    "No, you go ahead, there are so many people in the shop."

    Lu Qingyi shook her head, not feeling hungry.

    "Alright."

    Lu Zhizhou continued to get busy, there were a lot of customers in the shop, she felt fulfilled when she was busy.

    He Chenguang had been away from Kyoto for a week. He had to handle things back there, thinking of gradually transferring his all work to Kyoto.

    She could almost see their future life, making her heart sweet. S~ea??h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Lu Zhizhou was flicking on her phone, now she often came to sit at Lu Zhizhou¡¯s place, seldom going anywhere else except for home, mainly because she was too lazy to move.

    "Hey, you haven¡¯t ordered anything, right? You¡¯ve been sitting for a while, you¡¯re just here for the wifi, aren¡¯t you?"

    About twenty minutes later, Zhuo Xiyi moved towards Lu Qingyi and spoke rather rudely.

    To be honest, the moment she walked into the shop, her eyes fell on Lu Qingyi. She admitted she felt somewhat jealous.

    Some women are just naturally jealous and Zhuo Xiyi was the type with a strong sense of jealousy.

    Seeing Lu Qingyi sitting there, not ordering or eating anything, just endlessly flicking through her phone, she became annoyed and went straight to Lu Qingyi.

    "Hmm?"

    Lu Qingyi looked up at Zhuo Xiyi.

    "There¡¯s a line of customers there. Some people have nowhere to sit. If you¡¯re full, you should free up a seat."

    Zhuo Xiyi lightly tapped the table, pointing out the queueing customers who had nowhere to sit, in a perfectly reasonable manner.

    Rather than caring about whether people had to queue or had somewhere to sit, Zhuo Xiyi just wanted Lu Qingyi to leave. The more she saw Lu Qingyi¡¯s face, the more discomfort she felt.

    "New here?"

    Lu Qingyi raised an eyebrow, slowly put down her phone, and regarded Zhuo Xiyi with a smirk.

    All the regular customers knew that this spot was always vacant, whether there was someone there or not. Anyone who took a bit of time to know this shop would understand.

    Zhuo Xiyi had no interest in the shop, but it was unclear what else she was interested in.

    Lu Qingyi chuckled softly, amused.

    "Yes, new here."

    Zhuo Xiyi declared assertively.

    "This place in the shop doesn¡¯t cater to customers, didn¡¯t you know?"

    Lu Qingyi stretched herself lazily.

    Now she was almost five months pregnant, but her belly was not showing. She was originally slim, wearing a bit looser clothes, it wasn¡¯t easy to tell that she was pregnant.

    Not like a pregnant woman at all.

    Zhuo Xiyi was clearly puzzled. She didn¡¯t know about this rule in the shop. She turned her head, and one of the shop employees just shook his head at her.

    Zhuo Xiyi moved forward and the shop employee lectured her. Zhuo Xiyi bit her lip tightly, staring at Lu Qingyi unwilling to give in.

    No problem, she could bear it. Thinking that she could see ¡¯that person¡¯ up close in the future, she felt it would be worth enduring a bit.

    She was so beautiful and eloquent, she¡¯d definitely be willing to become his secret lover or something like that.

    Zhuo Xiyi bit her lip tightly, her gaze just so happened to catch sight of the entrance, her eyes instantly lit up, she hurriedly stepped forward, "Sir, it¡¯s quite busy now, you might have to wait a bit, but I can arrange a seat for you immediately."

    She greeted with a charming smile, combing her long hair aside, her tone gentle and a bit shy.

    "No need."

    Xu Boyan looked at the shop assistant who suddenly appeared, slightly furrowing his brows, feeling a bit dissatisfied, but refrained from saying more.

    She must be a new assistant. The old ones in the shop knew not to greet him. Lu Zhizhou had reserved a seat specially for Lu Qingyi. It could also be said that the seat was reserved for him, Xu Boyan.

    "How could that be? Our service is impeccable."

    Zhuo Xiyi lightly bit her lip and slowly responded. Her voice was soft and sweet, appearing slightly embarrassed.

    Xu Boyan frowned, his eyes turned cold. He was never keen on appeasing people. The only reason he even gave a modicum of attention to Zhuo Xiyi this time was because she worked in Lu Zhizhou¡¯s shop.

    Lu Qingyi liked the shop, he didn¡¯t want to make a scene here.

    "Zhuo Xiyi," a sharp-eyed staff member noticed the commotion here and promptly pulled Zhuo Xiyi away, "Mr Xu, please forgive her, she¡¯s new."

    Xu Boyan nodded and moved towards Lu Qingyi, a warm, doting smile spread across his lips.

    Zhuo Xiyi watched Xu Boyan¡¯s retreating figure, seeing that he was heading towards Lu Qingyi plus biting her lip hard.

    The reason she wanted to work at this shop and help out here was actually Xu Boyan.

    She knew Xu Boyan often frequented this shop. She knew he was a loyal customer. Therefore she wanted to come to try her luck, hoping that Xu Boyan would take notice of her.

    She was so stunning, so sexy, and gentle. Men usually made decisions with their lower half in mind. Rumor had it that Xu Boyan was aloof, Zhuo Xiyi figured she could take the gamble.

    If Xu Boyan took a liking to her, then her life would be set. She knew Xu Boyan was married, but she thought she wouldn¡¯t mind being the ¡¯other woman¡¯.

    That was Xu Boyan. A man admired by countless girls in Kyoto.

    "Little friend, tired?"

    Xu Boyan pulled out a chair and sat opposite Lu Qingyi, gently massaging her head.

    He hadn¡¯t seen his ¡¯little friend¡¯ all morning and missed her dearly.

    "I¡¯m alright, not very tired."

    Lu Qingyi shook her head and replied. Seeing Xu Boyan, a smile appeared on her face.

    "What would you like to eat? I can make it for you."

    The smile at Xu Boyan¡¯s lips was soft.

    He could go into the kitchen and cook for Lu Qingyi. He¡¯d done this quite a few times already.

    "I¡¯ve eaten already. Made by Big Sister." Lu Qingyi grinned, extending her arms towards Xu Boyan, "I want a hug."

    Xu Boyan stood up and held Lu Qingyi against his chest, lightly kissing her on the cheek.

    His little friend was truly adorable.

    "You¡¯re still so light. Eat more, put on some weight. You¡¯re almost five months pregnant and yet still weightless."

    Xu Boyan looked at Lu Qingyi and slowly commented.

    She had gained a little bit of weight, but not much. She still felt feather light when held.

    "Starting to flaunt affection the moment you arrive. Aren¡¯t you scared that I¡¯ll kick you out?"

    Lu Zhizhou approached with a tray in hand, noticing Xu Boyan and Lu Qingyi¡¯s lovey-dovey display, she teased.

    They¡¯re pretty comfortable joking around. They had grown familiar with each other.

 Chapter 624 - 602 Finding Faults_1

    Chapter 624: 602 Finding Faults_1"You should hurry up and get married. The two of you will end up sticking together anyway."

    Lu Qingyi looked at Lu Zhizhou and laughed behind her hand.

    Lu Zhizhou really wanted to get married too. It¡¯s just that previously circumstances didn¡¯t allow it. Surely he will be happy in the future.

    "Here, I made this for you."

    Lu Zhizhou chuckled, placing a bowl of mapo tofu on the table along with two bowls of white rice.

    Lu Qingyi loved simple home-cooked dishes, and mapo tofu was one of them.

    "Thank you, sister."

    Lu Qingyi laughed.

    Having a sister felt really great. Feeling cared for was also really nice. She was very content with her life now.

    "Don¡¯t be formal with me, eat more. I have to get back to work."

    With that, Lu Zhizhou left.

    "How does it taste?"

    Lu Qingyi took a piece of tofu with her chopsticks and put it in Xu Boyan¡¯s mouth, asking the question slowly.

    It looked very appetizing. sea??h th§× N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Xu Boyan: "Delicious."

    Lu Qingyi took a bite, the taste was really good, very rich, and spicy too.

    "I still remember when we first met, you could not eat anything spicy."

    Lu Qingyi looked at Xu Boyan, suddenly reminiscing about their first date when Xu Boyan couldn¡¯t handle spicy food.

    Xu Yi had also mentioned that Xu Boyan couldn¡¯t eat spicy food. In the past, he wouldn¡¯t eat anything spicy at all.

    "It¡¯s surprising that you can now eat spicy food without breaking a sweat."

    Lu Qingyi looked at Xu Boyan¡¯s calm face, her smile sweet on her face.

    Xu Boyan changed for her. Meeting Xu Boyan in her life was probably due to the good fortune she accumulated in her last lifetime.

    "For you, I can change."

    Xu Boyan gently stroked Lu Qingyi¡¯s hair with a particularly tender voice.

    Yes, for their little girl, he could make a lot of changes, as long as it made her happy.

    Zhuo Xiyi watched the two love birds with envy, biting down hard on her lips.

    How did that woman hook up with Xu Boyan?

    Lu Qingyi was very beautiful, but she seemed young. Naturally, Zhuo Xiyi never thought that Lu Qingyi could be Xu Boyan¡¯s wife.

    She thought that since Xu Boyan has other women besides her, then she certainly has a chance.

    "Sister, that seat..."

    Zhuo Xiyi glanced at Lu Zhizhou, feigning innocence.

    Indeed, the seats occupied by Xu Boyan and Lu Qingyi stood out. Even though the shop was bustling, that spot always felt a bit empty as if it was intentionally left for someone.

    "It¡¯s deliberately left by me."

    The tone of Lu Zhizhou wasn¡¯t very good.

    "Stay out of things over there."

    After dropping this line, Lu Zhizhou left.

    Looking at Xu Boyan, Zhuo Xiyi bit her lip tightly and racked her brain to find a way to get close to him.

    "Uh, I am going to the restroom."

    She had had a lot of fluids with her meal, Lu Qingyi stood up and said.

    "I¡¯ll accompany you."

    Xu Boyan stood up with Lu Qingyi, speaking slowly.

    "I¡¯m not that weak. I can go by myself."

    Lu Qingyi shook her head. Going to the restroom wasn¡¯t a problem for her even five months into her pregnancy.

    Xu Boyan was already so worried about her now, what would it be like when she was seven or eight months pregnant?

    "Did the young lady start college yet?"

    Lu Qingyi had just come out of the restroom and saw Zhuo Xiyi waiting outside the door. She raised her brows.

    Young lady?

    That was an interesting way to address her.

    Lu Qingyi countered, "What do you think?"

    She touched her face slightly, perhaps she looked too young. Many people had asked her similar questions, assuming she was a few years younger than her actual age.

    Full of youthful collagen, being considered young was rather pleasing.

    "I guess only students like you would be so clueless."

    Zhuo Xiyi looked Lu Qingyi up and down.

    She was really beautiful, with a great figure. It wouldn¡¯t be an exaggeration to call her a fairy.

    Lu Qingyi raised her eyebrows at Zhuo Xiyi.

    It made no sense.

    Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t feel like dealing with a stranger, she just turned around and started to walk away.

    "Do you enjoy being a homewrecker?"

    Zhuo Xiyi asked outright.

    Lu Qingyi stopped in her tracks and turned to look at Zhuo Xiyi, her smile barely there.

    Homewrecker?

    This term, it seems...

    So Zhuo Xiyi thought she was Xu Boyan¡¯s mistress?

    "I¡¯m friends with Mrs. Xu, are you not afraid I¡¯ll inform her?"

    Zhuo Xiyi waved her phone as if she really meant it.

    Lu Qingyi laughed at being provoked, "Alright then, whatever makes you happy."

    After saying this, Lu Qingyi left without looking back, leaving Zhuo Xiyi standing there dumbfounded.

    Zhuo Xiyi looked at the phone in her hand and at Lu Qingyi who had disappeared from her sight. She was totally confused.

    It was weird. Shouldn¡¯t Lu Qingyi be scared? Why was she so calm?

    "Xu Boyan, do you think looking young is a good thing or not?"

    Lu Qingyi pulled out a chair and sat down directly. Looking at Xu Boyan, she asked with a smile in her voice.

    Xu Boyan was taken aback and looked at Lu Qingyi with confusion, "Definitely looking young."

    She was asking a strange question.

    "So I don¡¯t look like Mrs. Xu?"

    Lu Qingyi smirked at Xu Boyan, tilting her head slightly.

    Huh, a lot of people can¡¯t perceive it, they wouldn¡¯t think she was already married, let alone Xu Boyan¡¯s wife.

    "You look like it. How could you not? My wife can only be you. If you¡¯re not, then there¡¯s no one."

    Xu Boyan chuckled, rubbing Lu Qingyi¡¯s head gently with a tender and doting smile on his face.

    His darling asked such strange questions. It was truly strange.

    Lu Zhizhou was in the kitchen lending a hand, he had prepared a bowl of soup for Lu Qingyi and had a shop assistant take it over, but it was intercepted by Zhuo Xiyi on the way.

    Zhuo Xiyi felt upset seeing Xu Boyan and Lu Qingyi being all sweet and lovey-dovey. Why could this college girl have it but she couldn¡¯t?

    Although she had never met Xu Boyan¡¯s wife, she had heard rumors. She was the famous Professor Lu from Hadrick University, quite an impressive person.

    Zhuo Xiyi put down the soup. Initially, she wanted to say something, but she didn¡¯t know what to say. In front of Xu Boyan, she was afraid to say the wrong thing.

    "Hey, have you notified Mrs. Xu yet?"

    Zhuo Xiyi had barely lifted her foot when Lu Qingyi¡¯s voice sounded behind her.

    Xu Boyan looked at Lu Qingyi with surprise. Lu Qingyi grinned and placed her index finger on her lips to make the "shush" gesture.

 Chapter 625 - 603 Lu Qingyi: My name is Lu Qingyi_1

    Chapter 625: 603 Lu Qingyi: My name is Lu Qingyi_1Xu Boyan watched Lu Qingyi¡¯s movements, silently not saying a word.

    If the little one wants to say something, let her say it. As long as she¡¯s happy, it¡¯s not a big deal.

    Zhuo Xiyi, taken aback, turned her head. She clenched her lips tightly, glanced at Xu Boyan, and remained silent.

    While Xu Boyan was present, she did not dare to speak.

    "It¡¯s okay, you can inform Mrs. Xu that Xu Boyan is keeping another woman outside."

    Lu Qingyi raised her eyebrows, placing her hand casually on Xu Boyan¡¯s shoulder. She spoke carelessly, with a strong smile on her lips.

    Xu Boyan was taken aback and looked at Lu Qingyi. Suddenly, he understood Lu Qingyi¡¯s meaning and he gently kissed her face.

    Zhuo Xiyi bit her lip tightly, not daring to move or say a word.

    Mrs. Xu, she didn¡¯t even know her. Even if she did, she wouldn¡¯t dare to make a call to her outright in front of Xu Boyan.

    "You don¡¯t know Mrs. Xu¡¯s phone number, right?"

    Lu Qingyi said with a smile.

    Zhuo Xiyi stood still, not daring to nod or shake her head. She suddenly regretted her smart move to help serve the soup.

    "Well... I¡¯m just a waitress."

    Zhuo Xiyi pointed to her clothes and said, thinking about leaving quickly. She was genuinely feeling a bit panicked at this point.

    "Let¡¯s introduce ourselves first. My name is Lu Qingyi."

    Lu Qingyi crossed her legs and her smile was faint. Her voice was also mild.

    Lu Qingyi?

    Zhuo Xiyi widened her eyes in disbelief, looking at Lu Qingyi. She started to tremble.

    This woman in front of her is Lu Qingyi?

    The woman, who looks very young, seems to be underage, is Lu Qingyi?

    How can it be?

    She heard that Lu Qingyi was the famous Professor Lu of Hardrick. How could a professor be so young?

    Zhuo Xiyi couldn¡¯t help but to step back, "You... how can it be..."

    She was disbelief all over her face, Lu Qingyi simply looks too young.

    "Yes, my wife."

    Xu Boyan echoed, his eyes full of tenderness and spoiling for Lu Qingyi.

    "Are you twenty years old?"

    Zhuo Xiyi bit her lip tightly. She took a deep breath and slowly asked.

    She seemed really young, really small. She was twenty-three this year, and it seemed like she was seven or eight years older than Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi counter-asked, "What do you think?"

    Whom, does she really look young?

    Zhuo Xiyi bit her lip tightly, looking up and down at Lu Qingyi, then she slowly shook her head. It doesn¡¯t look like it.

    Xu Boyan and Lu Qingyi were legally married, but Lu Qingyi in front of her looked extremely youthful, much younger than Xu Boyan.

    Zhuo Xiyi also doubted it.

    "Can I go now?"

    Zhuo Xiyi really wanted to leave, she was planning to walk away. She felt that if she continued to stand here, she would die of embarrassment.

    It¡¯s true that she had feelings for Xu Boyan, but she hadn¡¯t expected Xu Boyan and Lu Qingyi to be so in love with each other. The relationship between them was so good.

    Lu Qingyi continued to counter-question: "What do you think?"

    Zhuo Xiyi did not dare to speak, she just stood still.

    "What are you standing here for?"

    Lu Zhizhou arrived, seeing Zhuo Xiyi, she lightly furrowed her brows. S§×ar?h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "I¡¯ll leave now."

    Seeing Lu Zhizhou coming over, Zhuo Xiyi felt as if she had seen her savior and hurried to leave.

    "No rush, sit for a while."

    Lu Qingyi hooked her lip with a smile, stopping Zhuo Xiyi, and then kicked a stool in front of Zhuo Xiyi.

    Zhuo Xiyi looked at the stool in front of her, gritted her teeth, but did not dare to sit down. She was completely panicked inside.

    Lu Zhizhou felt extremely confused, she just thought it was weird. "Yiyi, what¡¯s going on?"

    "Sister, sit down."

    Lu Qingyi pulled out a stool for Lu Zhizhou and slowly said.

    Sister?

    Zhuo Xiyi looked at Lu Qingyi and then at Lu Zhizhou. The situation gradually dawned on her. She ignored a status of Lu Qingyi, that she is the young lady of the Lu family.

    This young lady does not refer to the age, but the daughter of Lu Mohai, because Lu Mohai is currently in charge of the Lu family, so his daughter is the so-called young lady.

    Lu Zhizhou nodded, and then sat down.

    "People who willingly stay actually have a certain purpose in their hearts."

    Lu Qingyi drank the soup that Xu Boyan passed to her mouth. She slowly began to speak. Her voice was especially light.

    Lu Zhizhou and Zhuo Xiyi had been talking over there for so long, she could see it clearly, Zhuo Xiyi definitely had ulterior motives.

    Zhuo Xiyi was suddenly panicked.

    "I know she has a motive, but I don¡¯t know what it is."

    Lu Zhizhou nodded and said, a person would not stay to help in a store for free because she likes it, right?

    Either the person is out of her mind or still out of her mind.

    "I have no motives, I just like this shop. If you all think I have a motive, I can leave right now."

    Zhuo Xiyi clenched her lips, there were thoughts before, but now she didn¡¯t dare to have them.

    Xu Boyan and Lu Qingyi were so in love, she knew she couldn¡¯t intervene.

    "Is your purpose not my husband?"

    Lu Qingyi suddenly laughed. She looked at Zhuo Xiyi and asked.

    Xu Boyan was startled, Lu Zhizhou was startled, and Zhuo Xiyi was also startled.

    What Xu Boyan was thinking was, what does this have to do with him? He didn¡¯t provoke anything.

    Lu Zhizhou was completely surprised. Isn¡¯t Zhuo Xiyi her cousin¡¯s girlfriend?

    Zhuo Xiyi was even more surprised. How did Lu Qingyi know? She had never thought Lu Qingyi would find out. This was really strange.

    "Ah, what are you saying? I don¡¯t understand."

    Zhuo Xiyi shook her head and said, her heart was beating irregularly, and she was really scared.

    Lu Qingyi hooked her lips: "It¡¯s best if you don¡¯t understand."

    "Can I go now?"

    Zhuo Xiyi, biting her lip, and said.

    Lu Qingyi nodded, Zhuo Xiyi fled in a hurry, got changed back into her own clothes, gave Lu Zhizhou a greeting, and then left hurriedly.

    She couldn¡¯t afford to provoke, but she could afford to hide.

    "What¡¯s going on?"

    Lu Zhizhou expressed her confusion.

    "Probably have a crush on Xu Boyan, she even said I¡¯m the mistress."

    Lu Qingyi touched her face, laughing.

    Xu Boyan: "..."

    Lu Zhizhou: "..."

    It¡¯s over.

    "Tell me, why do you have a face that attracts peach blossoms wherever you go?"

    Lu Qingyi turned her head to look at Xu Boyan, and began to speak slowly.

    He attracts peach blossoms too much. She really wanted to hide his face.

    "So I can attract you, the peach blossom."

    Xu Boyan gently pinched Lu Qingyi¡¯s cheek and said.

 Chapter 626: Lu Zhizhou is getting married - 1

    Chapter 626: Lu Zhizhou is getting married - 1"Lu Qingyi was already eight months pregnant, with time ceaselessly slipping through the fingers.

    Five months into the pregnancy, Lu Qingyi wasn¡¯t showing at all, but now her belly looked like an inflated balloon, becoming much larger all at once.

    In the small garden behind the villa to the west, Lu Qingyi lay in a rocking chair while Xu Boyan fanned her with a fan. It was a very cozy and pleasant scene.

    "Xu Boyan, I feel like you¡¯ve placed everything on me now."

    Lu Qingyi, with her eyes closed, spoke slowly.

    Ever since her belly began to show, Xu Boyan had been inseparable from her, watching her closely as if fearful something might happen to her.

    "You are my greatest treasure, of course I must take good care of you."

    Xu Boyan gently rubbed his head while lightly laughing. His voice was affectionate and tender.

    The pregnancy of his little lady was such a big event that he was naturally obliged to accompany her, feeding her well and caring for her, making sure Lu Qingyi felt as comfortable as possible.

    Pregnant women need people to take care of them and to have somebody by their side; they need to be cherished.

    Lu Qingyi was indeed a very strong woman who believed she could manage everything on her own, but he still wanted to be there for her.

    "Xu Boyan, what do you think we should name our child?"

    Lu Qingyi gently placed her hand on her belly, as a smile spread across her face radiating happiness.

    Their child would surely be the happiest child in the world.

    "Nian Lu, Si Lu, Ai Lu..."

    Xu Boyan looked at Lu Qingyi, slowly counting on his fingers as he spoke, his voice tender and serious.

    Lu Qingyi: "..."

    Is he serious about these names? S§×arch* The n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Although they don¡¯t sound terrible, she always feels that they are a bit too extravagant, and wonders how to put it to him.

    A child¡¯s name symbolizes the love of their parents. Although the implication is really good, she doesn¡¯t know what her child will think when they grow up.

    These parents are really... it¡¯s enough to show off their love, but to use my name to show off their love is really infuriating.

    "Let¡¯s change it."

    Lu Qingyi gently massaged her temples and said with a bit of a headache. She felt somewhat helpless.

    "I think it sounds nice."

    Xu Boyan raised an eyebrow and slowly said, always believing that there was nothing wrong with his choice of names.

    "Remember to wake me up for my sister¡¯s wedding tomorrow."

    Lu Qingyi changed the subject as she didn¡¯t want to continue discussing this with Xu Boyan.

    All the procedures had been completed by Lu Mohai, and everything had been transferred to Lu Qingyi. Lu Qingyi then quickly transferred these things to Lu Zhizhou.

    Lu Zhizhou felt uneasy about taking over these things because they weren¡¯t really hers.

    The Lu family had many assets; naturally everyone would have a share during the division of wealth, but things like the Lu Family¡¯s mansion would all be transferred directly to the heir.

    Lu Qingyi had said that although she would hold shares, she wouldn¡¯t interfere in affairs, allowing Lu Zhizhou to manage everything. Only then did Lu Zhizhou accept.

    Lu Zhizhou had always been uninterested in these things, but in order to be legitimately together with He Chenguang, she accepted.

    She¡¯d only ever had Lu Mojing as a father. Although Lu Mojing could be calculating and often disregarded her feelings, no matter what, he¡¯d raised her from a baby.

    She wanted her marriage with He Chenguang to be approved by Lu Mojing.

    After receiving all the documents, Lu Zhizhou went to meet Lu Mojing. Despite his reluctance, Lu Mojing agreed, considering the stake of the Lu Family.

    Lu Zhizhou and He Chenguang then went to the Civil Affairs Bureau to get their marriage license, and their wedding date was promptly set for the next day--which was Lu Zhizhou¡¯s wedding day.

    "Hmm, I¡¯ll make sure you don¡¯t oversleep."

    Xu Boyan gently massaged Lu Qingyi¡¯s head while speaking tenderly.

    "I really want to spend the last night with my sister."

    Lu Qingyi, looking at the sky, spoke slowly.

    The night before her wedding, Lu Zhizhou had stayed with her all night. The two sisters had talked a lot before unknowingly falling asleep.

    On the night before Lu Zhizhou¡¯s wedding, she really wanted to accompany her sister, but since she was heavily pregnant and Xu Boyan was keeping a close eye on her, she couldn¡¯t.

    Lu Zhizhou also thought it was better to listen to Xu Boyan.

    Xu Boyan retorted, "Isn¡¯t being with me good?"

    He clearly understood the thoughts of Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Zhizhou was getting married--not afar, but staying in the Lu family. However, once married, people¡¯s perceptions invariably change.

    "I¡¯m tired of it."

    Lu Qingyi rolled her eyes at Xu Boyan.

    Xu Boyan: "..."

    He reached out, pinching Lu Qingyi¡¯s cheek, and laughed, "Are you starting to get bored of me?"

    "Hmm, I¡¯m tired of looking at this face for a long time."

    Lu Qingyi, very seriously, nodded and spoke in a tone like one giving a solemn speech.

    "So at the beginning, you were attracted to my good looks?"

    Xu Boyan raised an eyebrow, looking at Lu Qingyi as he spoke slowly.

    At first, he found Lu Qingyi interesting. She was a unique girl who slowly evoked feelings of attraction in him.

    He wanted this special girl by his side. Now that she was by his side for a long time and they were soon expecting a child, he had never considered what Lu Qingyi¡¯s initial thoughts about him were.

    "I have a soft spot for handsome guys."

    Lu Qingyi smirked and spoke.

    Xu Boyan was good looking, and at first she did admire his looks a bit. After finding out that Xu Boyan was quite good, she slowly began to like him.

    Whether it was love at first sight, or love that grew over time with Xu Boyan, Lu Qingyi still didn¡¯t understand.

    But anyway, she had fallen for him, loved him and wanted to spend the rest of her life with Xu Boyan.

    "I never knew our little one was like that."

    Xu Boyan chuckled.

    The little one also cared about appearances.

    "I¡¯m thirsty."

    Lu Qingyi yawned. As her pregnancy advanced, she felt more and more sleepy, feeling sleepy all the time.

    "I will get you some water."

    Xu Boyan said, gently massaging Lu Qingyi¡¯s head.

    Lu Qingyi gently closed her eyes. She felt exceptionally happy in her life now, something she never thought she would experience.

    Having a loving partner by her side, caring family and friends, and a baby soon to be born.

    The happiest life might look something like this.

    "Here, it¡¯s warm, just the right temperature."

    Xu Boyan walked over, carrying the water, his voice warm and tender.

    He had tested the temperature of the water. It wasn¡¯t too hot or too cold. Cold water is not too good; warm water is more suitable.

    There was a sparkle of laughter in Lu Qingyi¡¯s eyes. Xu Boyan was always so considerate, she might be spoiled by him one day.

 Chapter 627 - 605 Lu Mojingâ€™s Awakening_1

    Chapter 627: 605 Lu Mojing¡¯s Awakening_1Lu Zhizhou¡¯s wedding was held with much pomp and ceremony, with Li Xiyi acting as her maid of honor. Lu Zhizhou only asked Li Xiyi to be her maid of honor, without forming a whole group of bridesmaids.

    "The Lu family really has wonderful genes."

    As the make-up artist works on Lu Zhizhou, Li Xiyi remarks, laughter twinkling in her eyes.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s beauty is otherworldly, and Lu Zhizhou is not far behind. The two sisters are of completely different styles- Lu Qingyi is bewitchingly beautiful, while Lu Zhizhou radiates warmth and gentleness.

    Everyone in the Lu family is quite blessed with their looks. It seems that it is really down to excellent genes.

    "Yiyi is the most beautiful one."

    Lu Zhizhou laughs lightly, covering her mouth with her hand.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s beauty is something she cannot rival. Perhaps no one in the entire Kyoto could match up to Lu Qingyi¡¯s beauty.

    "Honestly, I¡¯ve known Yiyi for so long and I am still mesmerized by her."

    Li Xiyi says.

    Some beauties give you a striking first impression but the more you look at them the more average they seem. Some people may not capture your attention at first, but grows on you with time, they are the ones that possess a refined beauty.

    But Lu Qingyi is different, she makes a stunning first impression and continues to become even more captivating the more you see her.

    "Enough about her, Sister Zhizhou, you¡¯re also very beautiful. If you examine closely, your eyes and eyebrows are quite similar to Yiyi¡¯s."

    Li Xiyi moves closer and speaks gently.

    Lu Zhizhou and Lu Qingyi have different styles.

    Maybe it¡¯s because they share a bloodline, the two have quite similar eyes and eyebrows. It¡¯s hard to tell by just a glance, but once viewed carefully, the resemblance is evident.

    ¡ª¡ª

    The wedding had already begun when Lu Qingyi arrived. Lu Zhizhou and He Chenguang were standing on the stage saying their vows, looking at each other with loving eyes.

    "You were supposed to wake me up earlier."

    Lu Qingyi rolls her eyes at Xu Boyan, speaking with an exasperated tone.

    Lu Qingyi is unusually sleepy these days, she always feels like no matter how much sleep she gets, it¡¯s never enough. She is usually an early riser, but she can¡¯t wake up before nine o¡¯clock now no matter what.

    The time for the groom pickup was eight in the morning, and she should have arrived at the wedding venue by eight forty. The ceremony was supposed to start at nine.

    She arranged for Xu Boyan to wake her up at eight so that she could make it there by eight thirty, in time to not miss anything.

    But to her surprise, Xu Boyan woke her up at nine, so it was already past nine-twenty when she arrived at the wedding, having missed quite a bit.

    "You were sleeping so deeply, I didn¡¯t have the heart to wake you."

    Xu Boyan strokes Lu Qingyi¡¯s head gently, and speaks softly.

    Indeed, he had woken up very early this morning. He had thought of waking Lu Qingyi up at the appointed time, but seeing his beloved sleeping so peacefully, he held back.

    He wanted to let her sleep a little longer.

    It wasn¡¯t until nine that Xu Boyan decided to wake Lu Qingyi as he knew that it was around the time that she would naturally wake up.

    "That might be fine on normal days, but today is an important day."

    Lu Qingyi deeply breathes in, then taps Xu Boyan¡¯s head as she speaks with a hint of annoyance.

    "For me, you are always the first priority."

    A smile tugs at the corner of Xu Boyan¡¯s mouth. He speaks gently with a loving tone.

    Nothing is more important than Lu Qingyi.

    "Shut up."

    Lu Qingyi looks at Xu Boyan and suddenly, she feels the urge to punch him.

    Lu Qingyi stops looking at Xu Boyan, and instead focuses on the interaction between Lu Zhizhou and He Chenguang on the stage. Seeing the couple exchange rings, she breaks into a smile.

    Love ultimately leads to a happy union, which feels fabulous.

    She is happy that Lu Zhizhou has found her bliss.

    "Yiyi, have you decided on a name for the baby yet?"

    Lu Mojing turns his gaze to Lu Qingyi, and asks with a wide smile. His mood has been exceptional throughout the day. sea??h th§× N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Lu Qingyi has transferred the company to Lu Zhizhou, retaining only a minor stake for herself. The thought of Lu Zhizhou taking over the Lu family fills him with joy.

    What belongs to Lu Zhizhou, essentially belongs to him.

    Lu Qingyi: "There¡¯s no rush."

    "They look very happy, don¡¯t they?"

    Looking at Lu Mojing, Lu Qingyi suddenly remarks.

    Indeed, the couple on the stage, He Chenguang and Lu Zhizhou, seemed euphoric. The union of two people in love is a joyful event, with no parallel.

    "Yes, they look very happy."

    Lu Mojing also gazes at the stage, looking at the beaming Lu Zhizhou, and nods in agreement.

    He can tell that Lu Zhizhou is truly joyful.

    "If I hadn¡¯t been Lu Mohai¡¯s daughter, perhaps Lu Zhizhou wouldn¡¯t have achieved this happiness."

    Lu Qingyi remarks thoughtfully, a mysterious smile in her eyes as she looks at Lu Mojing.

    After all, without the things she offered to Lu Zhizhou, how could Lu Mojing willingly let He Chenguang marry Lu Zhizhou?

    Lu Mojing is momentarily taken aback. He looks at Lu Qingyi but does not respond.

    "The happiness of one¡¯s own daughter is more important than anything else. Besides, the man she has chosen isn¡¯t so bad."

    Lu Qingyi slowly expresses her thoughts, her gaze shifting towards He Chenguang and Lu Zhizhou on the stage.

    Indeed, one¡¯s happiness is more important than anything else. Apart from his family conditions being a bit more modest, He Chenguang is truly a remarkable person, possessing exceptional capabilities.

    However, Lu Mojing only cares about family background. The initial reason he approved of Xu Boyan was purely because of the Xu family¡¯s wealth and influence.

    Lu Mojing does not respond, but his gaze slowly moves towards the stage. Lu Zhizhou smiles radiantly. It¡¯s not just a practiced smile, but a spontaneous, heartfelt one.

    Perhaps, happiness really is quite important.

    He knows his daughter well. The Lu Zhizhou of the past was always one to wear a soft, gentle smile on her face. But he could tell that it was a rehearsed smile.

    Although she seemed happy, she was merely executing the task of smiling.

    The Lu Zhizhou up on the stage now, is genuinely smiling, she is content.

    "Happiness is the most important thing. Interests can be set aside for the sake of familial love."

    Lu Qingyi holds Xu Boyan¡¯s hand, giving her words to Lu Mojing, slowly, yet emphatically.

    Money is a cold entity, while family love brings warmth.

    "She looks genuinely happy."

    After a long pause, Lu Mojing sighs, his voice barely audible.

    The ceremony comes to an end, He Chenguang takes Lu Zhizhou back to their room to rest. Lu Qingyi follows, with Xu Boyan trailing behind.

    "Sister, I overslept this morning."

    Lu Qingyi catches up with Lu Zhizhou and quietly apologizes, not forgetting to shoot Xu Boyan an angry glare.

    "You¡¯re pregnant, after all. It¡¯s only normal that you need more sleep."

    Lu Zhizhou steps forward, patting Lu Qingyi¡¯s bump, "When is the baby¡¯s due date?"

    Time has flown by quickly, and Lu Qingyi¡¯s child is almost due to be born.

 Chapter 628 - 606Lu Zhijin_1

    Chapter 628: 606Lu Zhijin_1"July 20th."

    Lu Qingyi gently patted her belly, slowly speaking. Her voice was incredibly gentle.

    The baby would be born soon.

    "I¡¯m about to become an aunt."

    Lu Zhizhou looked at Lu Qingyi and said slowly.

    He Chenguang went out to entertain the guests, and Xu Boyan also left. The room was only left with Lu Qingyi and Lu Zhizhou.

    "You kept me company all night when I got married before, and I never had the chance to accompany you."

    Lu Qingyi said.

    "Maybe I was too eager to get married. Otherwise, we could have waited until you were out of confinement to set the date."

    Lu Zhizhou shook her head, the day was good, but it was a bit rushed.

    Maybe she was too eager to get married. She originally thought to decide on her marriage after Lu Qingyi¡¯s child was born, but felt it was quite hard to wait.

    During her first year abroad with He Chenguang, she already wanted to marry this man. Marrying He Chenguang was her dream.

    Later on, she returned to China and cut off the feelings between her and He Chenguang because she knew that her father would not allow it. She was accustomed to obedience, she didn¡¯t know how to resist.

    Perhaps Lu Qingyi really was her lucky star. If not for Lu Qingyi, she and He Chenguang would now be miles apart, one at home and the other abroad, they would probably never contact each other again in their lives.

    It would be a regret, but there was no other way.

    "The most important thing is to seize your own happiness."

    Lu Qingyi patted Lu Zhizhou¡¯s hand and said.

    "Sister, you were quite hasty in getting married."

    The door was knocked. After getting a response, a man with a buzz cut walked in looking travel-worn.

    "Perhaps I¡¯m rather eager to get married."

    Lu Zhizhou covered her mouth and laughed, jokingly said.

    "Who is this?"

    The man turned his gaze to Lu Qingyi, questioning in confusion.

    "Let me introduce you. This is Yiyi, Lu Qingyi, Uncle¡¯s biological daughter, almost twenty-one years old."

    Lu Zhizhou introduced Lu Qingyi to Lu Zhijin while holding her hand.

    "This is Lu Zhijin, the son of the late Uncle Lu Moxuan, and he¡¯s nineteen this year."

    Lu Zhizhou introduced the two to each other.

    Lu Zhijin lived with his mother abroad, basically having no contact with the Lu Family, except for his cousin Lu Zhizhou.

    The two of them had a good relationship and exchanged frequent visits. When Lu Zhizhou set her wedding date, she sent a message to Lu Zhijin, but he didn¡¯t see it at first. When he did see it, two days were left before the wedding day, so he hurried back to Kyoto.

    Luckily, he made it.

    Lu Zhizhou¡¯s wedding date really was quite rushed, having determined it just half a month prior and spent half a month decorating the wedding scene.

    Lu Zhijin was a scientist who spent years immersed in his laboratory. Half a month ago, he was assigned to continue scientific research, and didn¡¯t look at his phone at all.

    "Uncle has a daughter? Sister, are you sure you¡¯re not tricking me?"

    Upon hearing Lu Zhizhou¡¯s introduction, Lu Zhijin was stupefied. He looked at Lu Qingyi in disbelief.

    After his father passed away, he moved abroad with his mother. He was already ten years old at that time and had started remembering things.

    At that time, Lu Mohai was still single. After so many years, suddenly there was a daughter, even an elder daughter, which felt quite bizarre.

    "There will be time to tell you, this is true."

    Lu Zhizhou patted Lu Zhijin¡¯s shoulder and said.

    Lu Zhijin nodded, his curious gaze resting on Lu Qingyi all the while.

    Lu Qingyi was gorgeous, which piqued his interest even more.

    "Yiyi, I know you¡¯re curious too. Let¡¯s talk about it another time."

    Although Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t say a word, Lu Zhizhou knew she must be curious at the moment.

    Nobody had ever mentioned to Lu Qingyi the name ¡¯Lu Moxuan¡¯.

    Lu Qingyi nodded.

    "Sister, Uncle actually let you two get married."

    Lu Zhijin sighed. He knew a bit about Lu Zhizhou and He Chenguang¡¯s love and break up.

    Lu Zhizhou had mentioned it. Lu Zhijin thought it was a pity at that time and wondered how he could help Lu Zhizhou.

    He hadn¡¯t expected her to actually marry He Chenguang, and with Lu Mojing¡¯s consent too. Sear?h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "I have Yiyi to thank."

    Lu Zhizhou held Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand and laughed.

    Lu Zhijin was taken aback and looked at Lu Qingyi, "Should I call you Second Sister?"

    Lu Qingyi was older than Lu Zhijin.

    Looking at Lu Qingyi¡¯s belly, Lu Zhijin blinked his eyes, wanting to ask but unable to due to shyness.

    She seemed to be seven or eight months pregnant and she wasn¡¯t even twenty-one yet. It meant that Lu Qingyi was pregnant when she was twenty.

    "Whatever you like."

    Lu Qingyi responded casually without any extra emotion.

    To her, Lu Zhijin was just a stranger at most.

    "Yes, it¡¯s correct to call her that way. Yiyi might look young, but she¡¯s very impressive. I¡¯ve never seen such an outstanding girl before."

    Lu Zhizhou had a warm smile on her lips. She spoke slowly, her eyes full of laughter.

    Lu Qingyi was very outstanding, so outstanding that her own sister felt a little inferior.

    "If sister admires someone, they must be really outstanding."

    Lu Zhijin nodded and said. Lu Zhizhou was an outstanding person herself. Whoever she admired must be outstanding too.

    "Sister, I¡¯ll go out first. You two chat."

    Lu Qingyi stood up and said. She was not familiar with Lu Zhijin and had nothing to talk about.

    "Yiyi..."

    "Xu Boyan is waiting for me at the door."

    Lu Qingyi interrupted Lu Zhizhou. She had a smile on her lips when she said that.

    Xu Boyan had sent her a message asking if she wanted to come out and keep him company. She had agreed by replying to the message.

    "Be careful."

    The door was only a few steps away. Lu Zhizhou watched Lu Qingyi closely, only relaxing when she saw her leave safely.

    Xu Boyan was waiting at the door.

    "Damn, no way..."

    Lu Zhijin¡¯s eyes widened. He looked incredulously at Xu Boyan standing at the door, who then wrapped his arm around Lu Qingyi and left. He couldn¡¯t help but curse.

    It was quite shocking, to say the least.

    Who was Xu Boyan?

    Lu Zhijin would surely know clearly about him.

    Lu Zhizhou, "Yiyi¡¯s husband is Xu Boyan."

    "Sister, I suspect there¡¯s something wrong with my eyes and ears."

    Lu Zhijin turned his head numbly to look at Lu Zhizhou, spoke slowly with an especially faint voice.

    "There¡¯s nothing wrong."

    Lu Zhizhou patted Lu Zhijin¡¯s head and said.

    "So, Xu Boyan is my brother-in-law?"

    Lu Zhijin pointed to himself and asked.

    If Lu Qingyi was his sister, then Xu Boyan would be his brother-in-law.

    "Not ¡¯is¡¯, but ¡¯always has been¡¯."

    Lu Zhizhou corrected Lu Zhijin¡¯s words and knocked him on the forehead.

 Chapter 629: Wen Linyu called_1

    Chapter 629: Wen Linyu called_1Before nightfall, Lu Qingyi was already tired, so Xu Boyan left with her first.

    Xu Boyan held the sleeping Lu Qingyi and gently laid her flat in the back seat. He was so careful with each movement, then he slowly sat down, using his leg as a pillow for Lu Qingyi.

    The car was driven by Xu Yi. He was worried that the child would fall off the back seat in her sleep, so he was always cautious when driving.

    Xu Yi drove very carefully, not daring to drive too fast. He looked at Lu Qingyi and Xu Boyan through the rear-view mirror, feeling very relieved.

    Xu Boyan had found his own happiness, and Lu Qingyi was an exceptionally good girl.

    "Let¡¯s get hot pot from Happy Hot Pot. The little one hasn¡¯t eaten it for a long time."

    Xu Boyan looked at Lu Qingyi¡¯s sleeping face and then gently instructed Xu Yi.

    The little one loved eating hot pot, but they rarely went there now. He thought Lu Qingyi would be especially pleased when she woke up and saw it.

    Xu Yi pulled the car up to the store entrance, then got out to buy hot pot.

    The boss, Gu, was still sweeping leaves as usual. When he saw Xu Yi, a smile appeared on his face, "Young man, are you here for hot pot? Didn¡¯t Mr. Xu and the missus come over?"

    Gu knew Xu Yi, who had been here to eat hot pot several times, even more frequently than Lu Qingyi.

    "No, I came to take away hot pot for my wife and also pack one for myself."

    Xu Yi scratched his head as he spoke; he hadn¡¯t been here for a long time and was now craving.

    "Alright, alright."

    Gu immediately walked in and let Xu Yi pick before preparing the hot pot.

    "How is Qingyi now?"

    As the hot pot was not ready yet, Gu began to ask.

    "My wife is eight months pregnant. Mr. Xu takes care of her every day, he¡¯s practically a housewife now."

    Xu Yi laughed, despite the word ¡¯housewife¡¯ being a misnomer for a man. But Xu Yi felt it was particularly apt.

    Nowadays, Xu Boyan was really busy with everything, handling all matters personally, not even hiring anyone to help.

    "It shows Qingyi has found a suitable husband, she will be happy for the rest of her life."

    Owner Gu said with a sigh, Wen Wanyu had been feeling guilty about Ruan Qingyang for a long time, but now seeing Ruan Qingyang¡¯s daughter being so happy, Wen Wanyu¡¯s guilt was starting to lessen.

    Xu Yi nodded in agreement.

    "Aunt Wen hasn¡¯t been seen for a long time."

    Xu Yi casually mentioned it; Wen Wanyu often visited Lu Qingyi and she hadn¡¯t come for some time now.

    "Ah, she¡¯s busy with matters of Gu Yansi. She¡¯s looking for a match for him."

    Owner Gu said with a chuckle; Lu Qingyi¡¯s baby was almost due, and yet Gu Yansi still didn¡¯t have a girlfriend, which meant Aunt Wen was worried.

    It wasn¡¯t because there were many people taking care of Lu Qingyi, or because Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t need her to come over to take care of her that she had been busy with her own things. Wen was busy finding someone for Gu.

    Xu Yi also laughed, "It¡¯s normal."

    He felt it was just like the time Gu Xiang was matchmaking for Xu Boyan, it had almost made him burst out laughing.

    Back then, Gu Xiang even wanted to introduce people to them, but they all declined, saying that since Xu Boyan didn¡¯t have one, they weren¡¯t in a rush.

    The hot pot was packed up, and Gu gave it to Xu Yi in a heat-insulated box, and then Xu Yi left.

    Perhaps Lu Qingyi was really tired, since she never woke up. Xu Boyan looked at Lu Qingyi¡¯s sleeping face, his lips wearing a satisfied and happy smile.

    ¡ª¡ª

    When Lu Qingyi woke up, it was already midnight. Because of her advanced pregnancy, Xu Boyan and she were sleeping separately.

    Xu Boyan had put a small bed in the room because he was afraid he might accidentally press against Lu Qingyi in his sleep.

    When Lu Qingyi turned on the small orange light on the bedside table and tiptoed out of the bedroom, Xu Boyan, it seemed, was so exhausted he didn¡¯t wake up.

    In the kitchen, there was a bowl of hot pot still steaming in the thermos. Lu Qingyi carried it out and smelled it; it was from Happy Hot Pot.

    She had a keen sense of smell; she could determine the source of the hot pot.

    Thinking that Xu Boyan had left it for her, she unconsciously curled her lips into a smile.

    Meeting Xu Boyan and marrying him in this life was the luckiest thing for her, Lu Qingyi, without a doubt.

    [Have you named the child yet?]

    The screen of her mobile phone suddenly lit up and a message popped out.

    Lu Qingyi looked at the phone number of the sender, she frowned slightly, she already suspected who it was.

    After a while, the phone rang directly, Lu Qingyi hesitated for a moment and then answered the call, "Speak if you have something."

    Her voice was completely cold.

    "Yiyi, I miss you."

    The voice on the other end came through drunkenly, carrying Wen Linyu¡¯s usual gentleness.

    "Hang up."

    Lu Qingyi said indifferently.

    "Yiyi, can you not hang up just yet, let me say a few words?"

    Wen Linyu pleaded.

    Although he told himself to forget Lu Qingyi, he found he couldn¡¯t do it. He could speak beautifully, but he couldn¡¯t do it.

    Lu Qingyi: "Speak."

    "I want to leave Kyoto."

    "I know you¡¯re close with my aunt. Can you talk to her for me, ask her to come back and manage the company?"

    "I¡¯m willing to give it to her son."

    "I feel that there is nothing in Kyoto that can make me stay now. I want to get far away from Kyoto."

    "The Wen family is not as valuable to me as you are. I¡¯ve never cared about money, just you."

    "The Wen family can¡¯t be without an heir. Can you help me?"

    "I promise not to bother you in the future, to never contact you."

    "..."

    Wen Linyu said a lot, rambling on, his voice carrying a drunken sputter.

    "Talk when you sober up."

    Lu Qingyi was silent for a while, then decisively hung up the phone.

    She could hear it from Wen Linyu¡¯s voice, he had had a lot to drink, so what he was saying right then might not be what he truly thought, but rather blind impulse.

    "Little one, why didn¡¯t you wake me up when you got up?"

    When Xu Boyan woke up to find Lu Qingyi not in the room, with the dim orange light on the bedside table still illuminating, he immediately went downstairs.

    Lu Qingyi: "I saw you sleeping so soundly."

    "Remember to wake me up in the future."

    Xu Boyan said as he approached. He gently massaged Lu Qingyi¡¯s head.

    It made him a little worried when Lu Qingyi went downstairs alone to eat something.

    "I didn¡¯t have the heart to wake you."

    Lu Qingyi gently nodded and said that she¡¯s capable of handling things on her own and doesn¡¯t want to bother the sleeping Xu Boyan.

    She was just pregnant, not incapacitated. If she was hungry, she could go downstairs and find something to eat on her own.

    "Silly girl, I worry about you."

    Xu Boyan said softly and gently.

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 Chapter 630 - 608 Wen Linyu Visits_1

    Chapter 630: 608 Wen Linyu Visits_1The next morning, an uninvited guest arrived at the villa. Early in the morning, Lu Qingyi opened the door to find Wen Linyu standing there, looking as if he had been waiting for a while.

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    There was a coldness in Lu Qingyi¡¯s voice, her gaze towards Wen Linyu was unwelcoming.

    "May I come in?"

    Wen Linyu¡¯s eyes lit up for a moment when he saw Lu Qingyi, but soon dimmed down.

    "Come in."

    Before Lu Qingyi could reply, Xu Boyan, who had appeared at her side without her realizing, coldly spoke.

    Lu Qingyi turned to look at Xu Boyan, surprise flashing in her eyes.

    Wen Linyu sat on the couch, surveying his surroundings before his gaze finally settled on Lu Qingyi.

    "How many months along are you?"

    Wen Linyu asked.

    "Eight."

    Lu Qingyi answered, her expression nonchalant.

    "Tea, please."

    Xu Boyan poured Wen Linyu a cup of tea. Now that Lu Qingyi was his wife, he didn¡¯t find Wen Linyu as offensive as before.

    If their child was liked, it only proved the child¡¯s excellence and charm, something he should feel elated about.

    "I came today to ask for your help."

    After expressing gratitude to Xu Boyan, Wen Linyu turned to Lu Qingyi.

    Xu Boyan was very good to Lu Qingyi, and their child was about to be born; he couldn¡¯t compete in the past, and he certainly couldn¡¯t compete now.

    All Wen Linyu wanted was for Lu Qingyi to be happy in the future.

    Lu Qingyi raised her eyes to look at Wen Linyu but remained silent.

    "I¡¯d like to leave Kyoto."

    "But the Wen Family needs someone to look after it."

    "You know my aunt well, and I hope you can help me persuade her."

    Wen Linyu said seriously. The Wen Family¡¯s businesses, which were passed down through generations, and their future developments were all in Kyoto. Therefore, he didn¡¯t want to relocate everything if he left Kyoto.

    As the sole heir and only male member of the Wen Family, aside from him and Wen Wanyu, there really was no one else.

    "I can¡¯t force your aunt."

    Lu Qingyi said, her eyes lowering as she spoke slowly.

    She realized that what Wen Linyu had mentioned over the phone the night before was true, but persuading Wen Wanyu was something she couldn¡¯t do.

    She had known Wen Wanyu for a long time and knew she preferred her current simple life. There was no chance she would agree to take over the Wen Family¡¯s affairs.

    "We could leave it to Gu Yansi, as long as he doesn¡¯t change his surname."

    Wen Linyu said. The company¡¯s surname couldn¡¯t be changed because it was a legacy of the Wen Family, passed down through generations.

    "He has to want it too."

    Lu Qingyi chuckled in response. Not everyone thinks that having an inheritance to claim is a good thing, nor does everyone see status and power as important.

    Wen Linyu was ready to give away the family fortune, and while there were many people who would want it, not everyone he wanted to give it to would necessarily accept it.

    Gu Yansi had a strong interest in medicine, and Wen Wanyu was very content with her current life. Both had little interest in the Wen Family heritage.

    "The Wen Family has vast assets. Even if my aunt doesn¡¯t need them, she will consider her son."

    Wen Linyu was quiet for a moment before he finally spoke.

    "Simplicity is true happiness."

    Lu Qingyi replied.

    "I can give all of the Wen Family property to you, as long as you keep your original surname."

    Wen Linyu took a deep breath and looked at Lu Qingyi as he spoke, his tone serious. He had said before, that the whole Wen family was worth far less than a single Lu Qingyi.

    So, he could give up the Wen Family property to Lu Qingyi.

    "Do you think I need it?"

    Lu Qingyi counter-questioned, a hint of a smile in her eyes.

    Wen Linyu was taken aback.

    Right, Lu Qingyi¡¯s husband was Xu Boyan.

    He had known Lu Qingyi for a long time and understood her well. He knew she was indifferent by nature and would have absolutely no interest in such things.

    She never lacked money. Whenever she needed it, she could easily earn it with a flick or her finger.

    "Consider it a gift for the child in your womb."

    Wen Linyu¡¯s gaze dropped to Lu Qingyi¡¯s bulging belly as he slowly said. The Wen Family needed someone to take care of it, and he understood the importance of finding a trustworthy person to do so.

    "My child doesn¡¯t need it."

    Xu Boyan looked at Wen Linyu and declared each word distinctly. His child couldn¡¯t accept anything from his rival. His child had everything and did not lack an inherited fortune from the Wen Family.

    "I can mention it to your aunt, but whether she agrees or not is up to her."

    After a moment of silence, Lu Qingyi slowly spoke. She was willing to help by asking, but persuading was impossible.

    Wen Linyu thanked her: "Thank you."

    With that, Wen Linyu took his leave. He knew Xu Boyan and Lu Qingyi would not welcome him, and he was self-aware enough to admit it.

    Watching the villa¡¯s door close, Wen Linyu stood on the steps for a long time before sighing deeply as he gazed at the villa.

    Lu Qingyi was his deepest obsession in this life and also a regret he would never obtain.

    If there was another life, he hoped he was no longer the first one to meet Lu Qingyi, but rather the one who could touch her heart.

    Love never distinguishes between who comes first and who comes later, only who loves and who doesn¡¯t.

    He had once naively believed that because he met Lu Qingyi so early, she would eventually fall in love with him one day.

    But now he realized it was just his wishful thinking. He was indeed ridiculous.

    After a few steps back, Wen Linyu turned and left. This might truly be the last time he would ever see Lu Qingyi. There might not be another chance in the future.

    Goodbye.

    ¡ª¡ª

    That same afternoon, after Wen Linyu left, Wen Wanyu arrived, bringing a thermal container with her.

    "Old Gu told me Xu Boyan ordered take-out hotpot for you. If you want to eat, just tell me, I can bring it over," Wen Wanyu said as she put down the thermal container and started chattering.

    All it took was one call or text from Lu Qingyi and she could have it delivered immediately.

    "I ordered it on the way back from my sister¡¯s wedding."

    Lu Qingyi chuckled. If she had said she didn¡¯t want to bother Wen Wanyu, Wen Wanyu would certainly insist.

    "Are you experiencing any discomfort?"

    Wen Wanyu noted Lu Qingyi¡¯s belly. She had been pregnant herself once, but miscarried early. Her knowledge of pregnancy was vague.

    "The baby is well-behaved."

    Lu Qingyi shook her head.

    Her baby occasionally kicked in her belly but caused no major discomfort, a model of good behaviour.

    "Do you know the baby¡¯s gender yet?"

    Wen Wanyu asked out of curiosity. By this stage in pregnancy, the baby¡¯s gender should be identifiable.

    Even though doctors wouldn¡¯t disclose the baby¡¯s gender during check-ups, it would be straightforward for Lu Qingyi and Xu Boyan to discover.

    "We could know, but I want to wait until the baby is born."

    Lu Qingyi gently shook her head.

    What she meant was, she could find out the baby¡¯s gender now, but she chose to wait until birth.

 Chapter 631 - 609 Bracelet_1

    Chapter 631: 609 Bracelet_1"Aunt Wen, I want to talk to you about something."

    Watching Wen Wanyu busily bustling about, Lu Qingyi slowly started to speak.

    Wen Wanyu could never stand still, the moment she stepped foot in the house she was helping out with odd jobs. Xu Boyan had gone to work, and Wen Wanyu was in the kitchen preparing food for Lu Qingyi.

    "What is it?"

    Wen Wanyu was busy chopping vegetables.

    "Wen Linyu said he wants to leave Kyoto."

    Lu Qingyi stood at the kitchen door, speaking in a light and breezy manner.

    She had agreed to pass on Wen Linyu¡¯s message to Wen Wanyu. As for what Wen Wanyu would think about it, it wasn¡¯t within her concern.

    "That might be for the best."

    Wen Wanyu¡¯s chopping didn¡¯t falter, she replied in a casual tone.

    Whether Wen Linyu stayed or left, it didn¡¯t concern her much, it wasn¡¯t within her range of concern.

    "He wants to hand over the Wen Family business to you, he asked me to relay the message..."

    Lu Qingyi slowly started to speak, repeating all of what Wen Linyu had told her to Wen Wanyu.

    "The kitchen is pretty smoky, go and sit down. I¡¯ll call you when the food is ready."

    Wen Wanyu turned around, looking at Lu Qingyi standing at the door, urging Lu Qingyi to go and rest, without directly responding to Lu Qingyi¡¯s words.

    She had no interest in the Wen Family.

    If she can stay in a remote corner of Kyoto running a small shop for over twenty years, it sufficiently proved she had no interest in those kind of things.

    Her life was simple and tranquil, and she was very happy.

    Wen Wanyu didn¡¯t respond, and Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t ask anymore, she returned to sitting on the couch.

    Xu Boyan was typically always at home, but due to some unexpected work, he left for the office now that Wen Wanyu was here.

    Gu Xiang had initially been living here to help look after Lu Qingyi, but after Lu Qingyi was heavily pregnant, Xu Boyan was always by her side. Gu Xiang felt she couldn¡¯t help much, so she left.

    But she would occasionally drop by to visit Lu Qingyi.

    "Look at you, your belly is so big but you¡¯re still so slim."

    At the dinner table, Wen Wanyu kept serving Lu Qingyi food, her voice full of concern.

    This child ate such lavish meals every day, and was visibly pregnant, yet her weight gain couldn¡¯t keep up. It was as if she were malnourished during her pregnancy.

    Eating yet not gaining weight.

    "I feel like I¡¯ve gained weight."

    Lu Qingyi touched her face, indeed she hadn¡¯t gained much, but she felt her face looked a bit fuller.

    "Eat meat, eat meat."

    Wen Wanyu kept serving Lu Qingyi meat.

    "How¡¯s the search for a girlfriend for Gu Yansi going?"

    Lu Qingyi asked out of curiosity.

    "Ah, that boy just can¡¯t appreciate good things."

    Wen Wanyu shook her head, she had found several beautiful girls for Gu Yansi to meet. He attended the blind dates, but none of them ended well.

    That¡¯s just Gu Yansi for you, the girls she introduced were beautiful and came from good backgrounds, but Gu Yansi showed no interest.

    "There¡¯s no rush, he¡¯ll meet the right one eventually."

    Lu Qingyi laughed casually.

    Matching jeust doesn¡¯t fit in the young people¡¯s view of choosing a partner in love. What they¡¯re looking for is love. So, Gu Yansi is just waiting for someone that will make his heart flutter.

    "That boy, he¡¯s recently been busy drafting a medical paper."

    Wen Wanyu shook her head, seeming a bit helpless.

    Gu Yansi had a strong interest in medicine, right now his mind was full of medical research, he put everything else aside, including dating.

    Luckily, he always makes time to come back home to visit them.

    "If he likes medicine, then he is welcomed in my medical organisation."

    Gu Yansi was talented, if he was willing, he could come.

    She hadn¡¯t bothered with the affairs of the medical organisation for quite a while now, it was Lun Boyan who was taking care of it. S§×ar?h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    The meal ended quickly. Wen Wanyu went to wash the dishes, while Lu Qingyi sat on the couch watching TV.

    Being eight months pregnant, Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t feel much pressure at all. She was able to move around quite conveniently, it was just the people around her who felt worried.

    "Here, warm milk."

    After tidying up the kitchen, Wen Wanyu warmed up a cup of milk for Lu Qingyi.

    "Aunt Wen, please sit and watch TV."

    Lu Qingyi took the milk, seeing Wen Wanyu about to busily go off again, she quickly interrupted her.

    Watching Wen Wanyu bustling about, she felt a bit guilty.

    "I¡¯ll cut up some fruits for you."

    Wen Wanyu said with a smile.

    "Aunt Wen..."

    "You are Qingyang¡¯s child, in my heart you¡¯re just like my own child, taking care of you is natural."

    Lu Qingyi was about to say something, but was interrupted by Wen Wanyu. Wen Wanyu looked at Lu Qingyi with exceedingly tender eyes.

    Yes, Ruan Qingyang is no longer here, and as Ruan Qingyang¡¯s childhood best friend, she should regard Ruan Qingyang¡¯s child as her own.

    A few minutes later, Wen Wanyu came out of the kitchen with a plate of cut fruits and placed it on the table.

    "Hold out your hand."

    Wen Wanyu stared at Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand for a while before slowly asking.

    Lu Qingyi looked confused, but held out her hand anyhow.

    "Put this on."

    Wen Wanyu took the bracelet off her wrist and slipped it onto Lu Qingyi¡¯s left hand.

    Lu Qingyi¡¯s hands were bare - apart from the jade bracelet Gu Xiang gave her, they held no adornments.

    "Aunt Wen, save this for Gu Yansi¡¯s wife, there¡¯s no need to give it to me."

    Lu Qingyi looked at the bracelet on her hand, shaking her head. She reached out to take off the bracelet.

    "This isn¡¯t some inherited trinket, it¡¯s a friendship bracelet your mother and I bought together. It¡¯s not a precious accessory, I¡¯ve worn it for more than twenty years, now I¡¯m giving it to you."

    Wen Wanyu gently patted the back of Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand and spoke softly.

    Yes, she and Lu Qingyi¡¯s mother had bought it together. They were students then, the bracelet wasn¡¯t expensive at all, quite affordable, but it was very meaningful.

    Giving the bracelet to Lu Qingyi was the most fitting choice, it was like a dowry from a mother to a daughter.

    "Okay."

    Lu Qingyi slightly arched her lips into a smile, gently touching the bracelet. Her smile was soft.

    "Little one, I¡¯ve brought you some late-night snacks."

    The villa¡¯s entrance was opened, Xu Boyan¡¯s voice rang out in the space as he walked in, a bag in his hand.

    "You¡¯re back."

    The instant she saw Xu Boyan, Lu Qingyi¡¯s face lit up with joy.

    "Aunt Wen." Xu Boyan nodded at Wen Wanyu, "Many thanks."

    "Since Boyan is back, I¡¯ll be leaving."

    Wen Wanyu glanced at the time, it was already late - 8 p.m. With Xu Boyan home, she felt no need to stay.

    "I¡¯ll walk you out."

    Xu Boyan had just set down his bag and stood up straight to speak.

 Chapter 632 - 610 Unknown Woman_1

    Chapter 632: 610 Unknown Woman_1"No need, I parked my car at the door, you stay with Yiyi, that¡¯s enough."

    Wen Wanyu shook her head, refusing Xu Boyan.

    "Oh right, Yiyi, let¡¯s have a good talk with Linyu tomorrow."

    Wen Wanyu walked to the door, she stopped, turned her head and said to Lu Qingyi, with a faint smile on her lips.

    She¡¯s now Linyu¡¯s only family member too, it¡¯s time to have a good talk with Linyu.

    Though she wasn¡¯t friendly to Linyu before, she was, after all, his aunt, and cared for him at heart.

    "Okay."

    Lu Qingyi nodded.

    "The children¡¯s room is going to be renovated, isn¡¯t it?"

    Xu Boyan touched Lu Qingyi¡¯s belly and slowly asked.

    He had mentioned about renovating the children¡¯s room a long time ago, but Lu Qingyi said there was still plenty of time.

    Lu Qingyi nodded and said, "Yes."

    "What about this style?"

    Xu Boyan took out his mobile phone and showed Lu Qingyi some children¡¯s room decoration photos, all of which are princess-like themes.

    Pretty pink.

    "Not so good."

    Lu Qingyi shook her head and gently rubbed her temples.

    Well, pink is indeed not very suitable.

    "I think baby girls are cute in pink, our daughter will certainly be a little princess, and pink is cute."

    Xu Boyan started to analyze, explaining earnestly.

    Lu Qingyi suddenly laughed out loud.

    Lu Qingyi countered, "How can you be sure it¡¯s a girl?"

    "There¡¯s a saying, ¡¯crave sour, it¡¯s a boy; crave spicy, it¡¯s a girl¡¯, you basically don¡¯t eat sour food, you mainly eat spicy. I think it must be a daughter."

    Xu Boyan systematically analyzed, explaining word by word.

    "I love spicy food."

    Lu Qingyi reminded him.

    Xu Boyan: "I still think it¡¯s more likely a girl."

    "I think this one is good."

    Lu Qingyi brought up a set of renovation pictures which she handed to Xu Boyan.

    In a soothing hues of blue, emitting a refreshing effect.

    "I think... "

    "I don¡¯t care what you think, I care about what I think. This one it is." sea??h th§× NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Lu Qingyi raised her eyebrow, looked at Xu Boyan and said word by word.

    "Alright then."

    Xu Boyan hesitated for a moment before speaking.

    There¡¯s no way, he must listen to his wife¡¯s request, even though he¡¯s not quite willing in his heart, he still has to accept it even if he doesn¡¯t like it.

    "Xu Boyan, I¡¯m sleepy, need to sleep."

    Lu Qingyi yawned, and spoke slowly.

    Recently she had been feeling very sleepy, feeling as if she had been sleeping all day, and yet still not getting enough sleep.

    "Come, let me carry you upstairs."

    Xu Boyan carried Lu Qingyi upstairs.

    ¡ª¡ª

    Lu Zhizhou was busy in the shop. Though he had taken over the company, his father Lu Mohai hadn¡¯t retired yet, and everything was still being managed by his father. He Chenguang had gone to learn about the company.

    In the future, the company will definitely be handed over to He Chenguang to manage. Lu Mohai was initially not very willing as He Chenguang was, after all, an outsider; only with Lu Qingyi¡¯s assurance did he reluctantly agree.

    There were many people in the shop, and as the boss, there wasn¡¯t much Lu Zhizhou needed to do, but he was restless.

    He wore the server¡¯s clothes, tied his hair up, and barely looked any different from the rest of the staff.

    "Excuse me, but is your boss around?"

    While cleaning up the dishes, a lady of elegant demeanor gently reached out to Lu Zhizhou.

    The woman looked young, well-maintained, and projecting an aura of prosperity, her whole demeanor exceptionally pleasant.

    "Hello, how can I assist you?"

    Lu Zhizhou smiled, gently and cordially, leaving a good impression on people.

    Being naturally gentle, when she smiled, she appeared approachable.

    "I am looking for your boss."

    "Your boss is Lu Zhizhou, right?"

    "Lu Mohai¡¯s daughter Lu Zhizhou?"

    The woman asked three questions in a row, her voice soft like water, and her eyes sparkled with expectancy.

    "Yes, I am. May I know what I can assist you with, miss?"

    Lu Zhizhou smiled and nodded politely to the woman.

    The woman gaped at Lu Zhizhou, her eyes filled with incredulity and unknowable affection.

    "Please, sit over here."

    Lu Zhizhou invited the lady to the seat that she had reserved for Lu Qingyi. That seat was in a relatively quiet corner.

    The lady followed Lu Zhizhou closely.

    "Please sit here."

    Lu Zhizhou pulled a chair up for the lady to sit down. Her manner was very polite.

    Although she was curious about why this genteel lady was looking for her, she didn¡¯t ask.

    Lu Zhizhou¡¯s shop had become fairly known among people. Her being Lu Mohai¡¯s daughter was a well-known fact in Kyoto.

    "Let me pour some tea for you."

    Lu Zhizhou went to pour a cup of tea for the lady, and only sat down after preparing the tea.

    The lady kept her gaze on Lu Zhizhou, with her lips moving slightly, but not saying anything.

    "You...are really Lu Zhizhou, right?"

    After a while, the lady stuttered out in a slightly trembling voice, her hand gripping the tea cup trembling.

    "Yes, I am."

    Lu Zhizhou nodded, noticing the lady¡¯s trembling hands.

    "Are you...doing well?"

    Out of the blue, the lady asked this question, her gaze stayed on Lu Zhizhou.

    Lu Zhizhou was very beautiful and gentle, giving people a comfortable, amiable feeling.

    However, from the look of Lu Zhizhou in a server¡¯s uniform, the lady had mistakenly taken Lu Zhizhou for a server.

    "Very well."

    Lu Zhizhou smiled, her face glowing with happiness.

    She was now doing what she likes, had married the person she loves, her life was truly wonderful and satisfying.

    "It looks like you¡¯re working hard."

    The lady glanced downwards at the busy staff, some of them were wiping their sweat. Seeing this made her feel sympathetic.

    "No."

    "You haven¡¯t told me how to address you yet. If there¡¯s nothing else, I¡¯m busy."

    Lu Zhizhou spoke softly, she had no idea what the lady wanted.

    She was sure she didn¡¯t recognize the woman. She tried to recall any vaguely similar person from her memory but found nothing.

    She had good memory and could generally recall people whom she had met before.

    "My last name is Yang, your father probably has never mentioned me to you."

    The lady took a sip of tea, lowered her head, and spoke slowly.

 Chapter 633 - 611 Lu Zhizhouâ€™s Mother_1

    Chapter 633: 611 Lu Zhizhou¡¯s Mother_1Lu Zhizhou went silent, looking at Mrs. Yang without speaking. Indeed, she did not recall knowing anyone with the surname Yang, nor did Lu Mojing ever mention it.

    "Father has never brought it up."

    After what felt like forever, Lu Zhizhou responded, her tone as gentle as always.

    "And your mother?"

    Mrs. Yang probed, her gaze full of anticipation as she looked at Lu Zhizhou.

    "My mother died due to birthing complications when giving birth to me."

    Lu Zhizhou¡¯s voice was calm and steady as always.

    That¡¯s what Lu Mojing explained, and so did Lu Mohai.

    "She¡¯s... dead."

    Mrs. Yang looked at Lu Zhizhou in shock, her eyes filled with disbelief.

    Lu Zhizhou nodded, "Yes."

    "Your father told you this?"

    Mrs. Yang took a sip of water, her hand trembling around the glass. Her expression seemed off.

    Lu Zhizhou nodded again.

    Suddenly, Mrs. Yang fell silent.

    "If there¡¯s nothing else, I really need to get back to work."

    Lu Zhizhou glanced at her bustling employees and spoke slowly.

    She had time to spare and she could help out, easing their workload a little.

    When she first opened her business, she never expected it to be this prosperous. She operated calmly and without the pressure of making a profit.

    Mrs. Yang: "I have something to say."

    Lu Zhizhou: "Go ahead."

    "Shouldn¡¯t the young lady of the Lu family live a life of luxury? Look at you, so busy and toilsome."

    Mrs. Yang gritted her teeth and looked at Lu Zhizhou remorsefully.

    Lu Zhizhou: "???"

    She looked at Mrs. Yang puzzled, her eyes calm.

    How she lived her life was none of a stranger¡¯s business, was it?

    "Here¡¯s my card. If life as the young lady of the Lu family becomes too hard, you can live as the young lady of the Ye family."

    Mrs. Yang pulled out a business card from her bag and handed it to Lu Zhizhou.

    On the card, the name Ye Yunsan struck out.

    "This is my husband."

    Mrs. Yang explained the relation between the man on the card and her.

    A famous foreign corporation¡ªthe company of Ye Yunsan. Lu Zhizhou had heard of its name while studying abroad. It was very well known.

    "I find you curious. No matter how unsatisfactory my life as the Lu young lady may be, I don¡¯t think it has anything to do with you."

    Lu Zhizhou softly furrowed her brows as she said this to Mrs. Yang.

    What Mrs. Yang said was odd, and Mrs. Yang herself was a bit strange.

    Even if her life was dire and troubled, it should not concern this stranger woman, right?

    Lu Zhizhou looked at Mrs. Yang indifferently, then got up to leave.

    "I only want for you to live well, nothing more."

    Mrs. Yang immediately stood up, voicing her urgency.

    No ulterior motive, just hoping that Lu Zhizhou could live well, not get too tired, and be a peaceful rich young lady.

    Shopping, beauty treatments, hairdressing, flower arranging, and flower planting...

    All those leisure activities that could pass the time.

    "I believe... we do not know each other."

    Lu Zhizhou¡¯s expression was indifferent as she eyed Mrs. Yang baffled.

    "I am your biological mother."

    Mrs. Yang took a deep breath and looked into Lu Zhizhou¡¯s eyes as she said this, her voice slightly trembling.

    Lu Zhizhou was beautiful and gentle.

    My mother?

    Biologically related?

    Lu Zhizhou looked at Mrs. Yang in surprise, as if hearing an impossible fable, "This joke is not funny."

    Although she spoke thus, her heart was in turmoil¡ªnormally, nobody jokes about such things.

    "Zhizhou, I¡¯m not joking. I¡¯m serious. I¡¯m truly your mother."

    Mrs. Yang spoke earnestly, reaching out for Lu Zhizhou¡¯s hand, only to be avoided.

    "After giving birth to you, I divorced your father and have been living well. I am sorry that I have not been there to see you grow up."

    Mrs. Yang looked into Lu Zhizhou¡¯s eyes with utter seriousness, her own eyes brimming with sincerity.

    "I am sorry, but my mother has passed away."

    Lu Zhizhou didn¡¯t look at Mrs. Yang but turned to walk away, her footsteps subtly trembling.

    Instead of helping out, she walked directly into the staff room, failing to regain her composure for a long time.

    She realized that Mrs. Yang probably was not jesting about this, as such a jest could be easily debunked. S~ea??h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    So, she really was her mother.

    Lu Zhizhou took out her phone, called Lu Mojing, and hurried to catch a cab.

    Watching Lu Zhizhou leave, Mrs. Yang clenched and then quickly unclenched her fists.

    Her daughter had grown up into a beautiful young lady.

    "Hey, I wanted to ask, how is your boss doing?"

    Mrs. Yang latched onto one of the employees, speaking gently.

    Her mannerisms and behavior actually bore some similarity to Lu Zhizhou, and there was a faint resemblance in their looks.

    "I¡¯m not sure I can say, I should get back to work."

    The junior staff member avoided answering Mrs. Yang as it wasn¡¯t her place to discuss Zhangzhou¡¯s affairs.

    Whether Lu Zhizhou was doing well or not, they as employees knew, but they wouldn¡¯t disclose their boss¡¯s personal matters.

    Mrs. Yang continued asking others but received no answer.

    ¡ª¡ª

    At the Lu mansion.

    Lu Mohai and Lu Mojing were playing a game of chess. Lu Zhizhou walked in, her gaze on Lu Mojing.

    "Dad, did my biological mother really die in childbirth?"

    She asked as soon as she stepped into the room, having only confirmed Lu Mojing¡¯s location during their phone call without mentioning anything about her day.

    "What¡¯s with you, child, you seem flustered."

    Looking at Lu Zhizhou, Lu Mojing felt slightly confused.

    "Tell me the truth."

    Lu Zhizhou repeated her request.

    Lu Mohai held his chess piece, deep in thought without making the next move.

    "Yes, haven¡¯t you always known this? Why are you asking now?"

    Lu Mojing still didn¡¯t sense anything amiss and responded nonchalantly.

    They¡¯ve always told Lu Zhizhou the same story, the entire Lu family included. And Lu Zhizhou had always believed it since childhood.

    "Take a look at this."

    Lu Zhizhou pulled out a business card, the one Mrs. Yang had given her.

    Upon seeing the card, Lu Mojing¡¯s face changed, turning slightly dark, "Where did you get this?"

    He looked up at Lu Zhizhou, tears the business card apart right in front of her. His expression grew stern.

    "A woman named Yang gave it to me."

    Lu Zhizhou replied.

 Chapter 634 - 612 Lu Zhizhou: So status is very important in the eyes of some people_1

    Chapter 634: 612 Lu Zhizhou: So status is very important in the eyes of some people_1"She said she is my birth mother."

    Lu Zhizhou added a sentence, and then her eyes were staring straight at Lu Mojing.

    She believed what Miss Yang had said.

    "Yes, your birth mother is still alive."

    Lu Mojing was holding a chess piece in his hand, he clenched his fists tightly, and then took a deep breath to speak.

    "Why?"

    Lu Zhizhou looked at Lu Mojing.

    Why had Lu Mojing told her that her mother died in childbirth?

    Why did she not know that her mother is obviously still alive?

    Why was there no mention of any information about her mother?

    Why had her mother never come back to see her all these years?

    Why?

    Why?

    There were indeed many whys in Lu Zhizhou¡¯s heart.

    "She has already abandoned you."

    Lu Mojing said, with his head lowered, avoiding Lu Zhizhou¡¯s gaze.

    Everyone in the Lu family had been hiding something from Lu Zhizhou, the reason must have been that her birth mother had a bad side, otherwise there would be no need to pretend she was no longer alive.

    Abandoned?

    Lu Zhizhou stared at Lu Mojing, her eyes filled with disbelief.

    The once radiant Lu Zhizhou, as a child, had also been abandoned by others.

    "You guys chat, I¡¯ll step out for a while."

    Lu Mohai stepped out, not planning to interfere in the father and daughter¡¯s conversation.

    "Zhuozhou, sit down first."

    Lu Mojing gestured to the stool next to him, speaking in a calm and composed manner, his tone particularly flat.

    Lu Zhizhou sat down.

    "Your mother despised me for not being the heir of the Lu family, despised herself for giving birth to a... daughter..."

    Lu Mojing poured himself a cup of tea, then drained it in one gulp, speaking slowly after a pause.

    Lu Zhizhou squeezed her fists tightly, remaining silent.

    "Your mother and I married two years later only had you. I thought it was love, but I later found out that your mother was only interested in my identity, the heir to the Lu family. Your uncle isn¡¯t interested in these matters, so I was the one who had been busy with Lu family affairs..."

    "Later, your uncle took charge of the Lu family, and your mother divorced me. After discovering that she was pregnant, she wanted to abort you, but I stopped her."

    "After you were born, she divorced me and then left, claiming that you had nothing to do with her, that she would never meet you. So I always claimed your mother died in childbirth, and everyone in the Lu family echoed the same story."

    Lu Mojing spoke slowly, his tone particularly calm. Those events had happened so long ago that he barely felt anything now.

    Marrying Miss Yang was a matter of suitability, not love. Miss Yang eyed positions and power, and was deeply ingrained with the belief that only boys could inherit the family business.

    Miss Yang had originally set her sights on Lu Mojing for his potential to inherit the family fortunes, she didn¡¯t expect that the heir would end up being Lu Mohai in the end.

    Lu Zhizhou just looked at Lu Mojing, unable to imagine that the woman who seemed gentle and had a good demeanor was actually such a character.

    "She looks... "

    Lu Zhizhou said slowly, and then stopped.

    "So, is it true?"

    After a long silence, Lu Zhizhou asked slowly.

    Indeed, appearances can be deceptive. No matter how good a person¡¯s exterior is, their heart might not necessarily be good.

    Whether it was true love for wealth or being forced into it, she had abandoned her anyway.

    "Did she come to find you?"

    Lu Mojing asked.

    "Yes."

    Lu Zhizhou nodded. sea??h th§× N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "Before marrying me, she and Ye Yunsan were lovers."

    The expression on Lu Mojing¡¯s face was indifferent, as he accurately portrayed the relationship between the two.

    Miss Yang was brought up in a male-dominant family with two younger brothers, her life was naturally not easy.

    The two families had some connection, the older generation had arranged the marriage. Since Lu Mohai was infatuated with Ruan Qingyang, the marriage naturally fell on Lu Mojing.

    Lu Mojing had no one he liked and thought Miss Yang was not bad, they got married. After their marriage, he discovered that Miss Yang had been in a relationship with another man for two years. She married him immediately after breaking up with that man.

    The divorce was ultimately because Ye Yunsan¡¯s business overseas flourished. Miss Yang divorced him to reconcile with Ye Yunsan.

    Such a melodramatic story, yet it was true.

    Ye Yunsan had started from scratch. When Miss Yang broke up with him, Ye Yunsan was still stumbling on his entrepreneurial path.

    "Money, status, they are indeed important."

    Lu Zhizhou laughed all of a sudden. Lu Mojing was indeed a snob, but he had never lied to her from childhood, except about her birth mother.

    Lu Mojing responded with certainty: "Important."

    He had nurtured Lu Zhizhou to be excellent, intending for her to climb higher, to lead a rich life. The title of Miss Lu indeed had a high status, but Lu Mojing believed there was room to go even higher.

    "Then why did she come back to find me?"

    Lu Zhizhou uttered, a bitter smile appearing at the corner of her mouth.

    Yes indeed, she had already given up on her, and she had already accepted the lie that her birth mother had died in childbirth. So why did she come to disturb her life?

    She would rather believe that her birth mother was really gone than accept the fact that she was abandoned by her birth mother.

    Lu Mojing was silent, he had never thought that Miss Yang would return.

    ¡ª¡ª

    Miss Yang had been waiting inside the store without leaving, waiting for Lu Zhizhou to come back.

    She knew that Lu Zhizhou must have gone to see Lu Mojing. Since she no longer had Lu Mojing¡¯s contact information, she had stayed and waited for Lu Zhizhou.

    As the customers in the restaurant gradually dispersed, the environment started to quiet down, the staff were also gradually less busy.

    Lu Qingyi liked to come at times when there were fewer customers. Although it was late in the month, she wanted to walk more.

    Xu Boyan escorted Lu Qingyi into the restaurant.

    "Miss Lu, a lady has occupied your spot."

    A waitress walked over to Lu Qingyi, pointing to Miss Yang.

    Today, Lu Zhizhou and Miss Yang had been chatting there, then after speaking for a few moments, Lu Zhizhou left. Miss Yang asked a few questions, and then returned to her seat.

    They didn¡¯t dare to say anything, or ask questions.

    "No matter."

    Lu Qingyi glanced over and saw a stranger seated at her usual spot. Looking at her attire, it was clear the woman was of a distinguished background.

    "Should we go over?"

    Xu Boyan asked. There were other vacant seats in the restaurant, but none were as quiet as that one.

    "Yes, we¡¯ll eat and leave, it¡¯s no bother."

    Lu Qingyi nodded, saying she was still used to the upstairs seat, the table was wide, and it¡¯s no problem to leave immediately after eating.

    "I¡¯ll have a word with her."

    Xu Boyan ruffled Lu Qingyi¡¯s hair, indicating that his little friend liked the quiet. The woman wasn¡¯t eating anything, and it wasn¡¯t unreasonable of him to ask her to give up a spot.

    This seat was reserved for Lu Qingyi by Lu Zhizhou after all.

    "Be courteous, okay?"

    Lu Qingyi nodded gently.

    Xu Boyan was used to being impudent, having him demand someone to yield a seat in a commanding tone wouldn¡¯t be right.

 Chapter 635: Actually, 613 does not feel much different_1

    Chapter 635: Actually, 613 does not feel much different_1Ms. Yang watched as a young couple approached, her brows knitted slightly in confusion.

    She had been sitting here all day, undisturbed. She figured this must be a reserved seating area.

    "Hello, excuse me, are you still eating?"

    Xu Boyan was about to speak, but Lu Qingyi beat him to it, asking politely.

    "I am waiting for someone."

    Ms. Yang looked up at Lu Qingyi and replied slowly.

    It was getting late, and Lu Zhizhou still had not returned.

    "Could you please scoot over a bit? My husband and I were hoping to sit here and eat."

    Lu Qingyi spoke politely, noting that the space Zhizhou had left was ample enough, even leaving a single seat on the inside.

    "There are plenty of seats over there."

    Ms. Yang didn¡¯t budge, she lifted her chin to gesture at the seats below, speaking slowly.

    The restaurant had started to empty, leaving many free seats available.

    Ms. Yang remained motionless, her demeanor radiating arrogance, showing no intention of giving up her seat.

    Lu Qingyi: "I prefer a quiet spot."

    Their attire was casual; you couldn¡¯t tell what brand their clothes were.

    "What a coincidence, so do I."

    Ms. Yang didn¡¯t intend to give up her seat, not even slightly.

    Just as Xu Boyan was about to speak, Lu Qingyi squeezed his hand.

    He didn¡¯t need to get involved in this women¡¯s affairs.

    "I¡¯m not asking you to leave. Just move aside a little. We will leave as soon as we¡¯re done eating."

    Lu Qingyi suppressed her temper and spoke slowly.

    Despite the abundance of vacant spaces below, she was so used to this spot that she didn¡¯t want to relocate.

    "First come, first served." Pouring herself a cup of tea, Ms. Yang added, "Besides, this spot is not available to customers."

    She had made her observations. When she first arrived, the place was crowded but this spot was vacant. Even after Zhizhou left, despite the lack of seats below, no one else came to share it.

    Thus, Ms. Yang was certain that this spot was intentionally left vacant by the owner.

    "I am the mother of the owner, and I claim this spot. Looking at your young age and pregnant state, I presume you are not a friend of Zhuozhou."

    Ms. Yang swallowed her drink, contempt marked in her eyes.

    Lu Qingyi appeared no older than seventeen, not even at the legal age for marriage, but was already pregnant and calling her man ¡¯husband¡¯, clearly indicating that she was not a good girl.

    Zhizhou is exceptional, and exceptional people tend to keep company with other exceptional individuals. Therefore, Ms. Yang was certain that Lu Qingyi has no connections with Zhizhou.

    How interesting, she¡¯s looking down on me.

    "Watch your words."

    Xu Boyan frowned. His tone was chilly.

    "Yiyi, what are you doing standing here?"

    Upon entering her shop, Lu Zhizhou saw Lu Qingyi and Xu Boyan standing, but hadn¡¯t noticed that Ms. Yang hadn¡¯t left yet because of the obstructed view.

    A small smile formed on her face.

    "Sister."

    Turning around, a smile appeared on Lu Qingyi¡¯s face.

    Sister?

    Ms. Yang furrowed her brows as she stood up, "Zhuozhou, how do you know such a person?"

    Her words held a tone of reproach, completely ignoring that her own position was not in favor.

    "Why are you still here?"

    Upon seeing Ms. Yang, Lu Zhizhou¡¯s tone immediately cooled. Faced with the person who had once abandoned her, she struggled to show warmth.

    Ms. Yang: "I was waiting for you."

    "Please move."

    Lu Zhizhou looked coldly at Ms. Yang.

    "Yiyi, don¡¯t tire yourself out, have a seat."

    Next, Lu Zhizhou pulled out a chair for Lu Qingyi to sit on.

    Pregnant, Lu Qingyi shouldn¡¯t be standing around. Sitting would be more comfortable.

    The contrast in her stance towards the two women was stark.

    "Have you thought it over?"

    Ms. Yang furrowed her brows slightly and spoke slowly, her gaze towards Lu Zhizhou carrying a gentleness.

    "Should I know you?"

    The temperature in Lu Zhizhou¡¯s voice was icy.

    "But I¡¯m...I¡¯m your mother."

    These words seemed to choke Ms. Yang.

    She had been married to Ye Yunsan for many years, who had always treated her well. She was the regal lady of the Ye family yet had been unable to bear him a child.

    Medical checks revealed the problem lay with Mr. Ye.

    Recognizing that the Ye family needed an heir, Ms. Yang had turned to her own long-abandoned daughter. Since moving abroad, she had cut off all ties with Kyoto, only recently learning she had such an outstanding daughter.

    And so, she returned home to find Lu Zhizhou.

    "I, Lu Zhizhou, have been without a mother since birth. Please do not arbitrarily claim kinship."

    The coldness in Lu Zhizhou¡¯s voice was palpable.

    Lowering her gaze, Lu Qingyi had already pieced together most of the story.

    "You carry my blood. Look at you, the young lady of the prestigious Lu family, busy running this kind of business and exhausting yourself every day. I am just trying to welcome you back to the life a spoiled young heiress should have. You won¡¯t need to lift a finger, everything will be done for you."

    Ms. Yang¡¯s words all echoed a feigned concern for the well-being of Lu Zhizhou.

    The heir of the Lu family was not Lu Mojing, but Lu Mohai. Having a daughter of his own means the title would naturally not pass down to Lu Zhizhou.

    "Did you misunderstand something?"

    Lu Zhizhou frowned at Ms. Yang, her statements revealing the type of person she was.

    Her initial interaction with Ms. Yang gave the impression of a good personality, but that quickly proved to be deceiving. sea??h th§× ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "What are you doing here?"

    Lu Mojing made his appearance in the shop soon after and promptly escorted Ms. Yang out without a word.

    He had never seen their divorce as a big deal; he did not love Ms. Yang and the divorce was amicable. However, Ms. Yang had promised not to return and not to seek out Lu Zhizhou.

    An unsuspecting Lu Zhizhou had believed that Lu Mojing loved Ms. Yang deeply and hence never remarried. In reality, he couldn¡¯t find a suitable partner ¡ª one who would treat Lu Zhizhou well. He didn¡¯t want to ruin her childhood, so he chose not to remarry.

    "Sister, what happened?"

    With Ms. Yang being ushered away by Lu Mojing, Lu Qingyi asked Lu Zhizhou, full of concern.

    "Yiyi, I have just learned that I was abandoned..."

    Lu Zhizhou didn¡¯t withhold anything from Lu Qingyi, recounting all that Lu Mojing had disclosed.

    But it didn¡¯t really affect Lu Zhizhou; she didn¡¯t feel particularly upset, just not in a particularly good mood.

    "It¡¯s okay, your dad is very good to you."

    Lu Qingyi reached out and held Lu Zhizhou¡¯s hand, speaking softly.

    Lu Mojing indeed loved Lu Zhizhou very much and treated her well. He merely had a misguided understanding of what constituted "good".

    For instance, he was insistent on marrying Lu Zhizhou into a wealthier and more influential family than the Lu¡¯s.

 Chapter 636 - 614 actually does not understand _1 at all

    Chapter 636: 614 actually does not understand _1 at all"What do you mean?"

    In the coffee shop next door, Lu Mojing and Mrs. Yang sat facing each other, Lu Mojing looking coldly at Mrs. Yang, fury in his eyes.

    "As a mother, I am certainly heartbroken if my daughter is not living well."

    Mrs. Yang stirred her coffee, slowly beginning to speak.

    She didn¡¯t delve deeply into Lu Zhizhou¡¯s life. She only knew that Lu Mohai had a daughter and the inheritance rights would surely be hers. Lu Zhizhou was running a small shop, busy from dawn till dusk every day.

    So, Mrs. Yang consistently believed that Lu Zhizhou was not living a good life.

    "Which eye of yours saw Zhuozhou leading a bad life?"

    Fury filled Lu Mojing¡¯s eyes as he coldly stared at Mrs. Yang.

    The small shop was Lu Zhizhou¡¯s own choice, opened out of love. Lu Zhizhou successfully married He Chenguang, who treated her very well.

    Lu Zhizhou was living well because she was living her life according to her own wishes.

    The Lu Family¡¯s estate was considerable. Even if the inheritance rights didn¡¯t fall on Lu Zhizhou, she could still receive a significant share. She could easily live without working.

    There was no question of her having a hard life, and he, as her father who raised the outstanding Lu Zhizhou, would never allow his daughter to live in poverty.

    He Chenguang¡¯s family wasn¡¯t wealthy, but his personal abilities were quite strong. He was a man of influence overseas.

    "Zhuozhou is so busy, so tired, so exhausted in the shop. Is it wrong for me to take my daughter to live a better life?"

    Mrs. Yang spoke righteously, not seeing any flaw in her words.

    "She is my daughter. You said that you would not reappear in her life. Regardless of how she lives, it is none of your business."

    Lu Mojing¡¯s voice was especially cold as he looked at Mrs. Yang and spoke.

    Mrs. Yang gave up her own daughter and chose to leave. Lu Mojing never blamed her because Mrs. Yang had her own life to live.

    She had said she would not return or appear before Lu Zhizhou again. But now, she had returned openly. Lu Mojing was, in fact, somewhat displeased.

    "Can you really stand to see your own daughter toil so hard? She even befriends the riff-raff."

    Mrs. Yang spoke as if she were a very noble and great mother. sea??h th§× Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "Have you been concerned about her in the past twenty years, and only now you come to show concern?"

    Lu Mojing scoffed at her coldly.

    Mrs. Yang was speechless for a while. After a long pause, she said, "You can ask her whether she will come with me or not. I can offer her the life she desires, and find her a good match."

    Mrs. Yang¡¯s tone was certain, as if Lu Zhizhou would really leave with her for a better life.

    "What you can give, the Lu family can also provide."

    Lu Mojing felt a bit perplexed. He wondered where Mrs. Yang¡¯s sense of superiority came from.

    Regardless, Lu Zhizhou was the young lady of the Lu Family. What could she not have? Did she need Mrs. Yang¡¯s charity?

    "So do you truly understand Zhuozhou? Do you really know what kind of person she is?"

    Lu Mojing retorted.

    "Of course I understand her, she is my daughter. I have always kept an eye on her."

    Mrs. Yang replied confidently as if she had been keeping an eye on Lu Zhizhou¡¯s growth all along.

    "Zhuozhou is married."

    Lu Mojing unhurriedly revealed the truth. His tone was light, filled with a trace of mockery.

    You¡¯ve been watching your daughter?

    Lu Mojing understood Mrs. Yang. She could have never paid attention to Lu Zhizhou. In her heart, the only one who mattered was herself. Everyone else was irrelevant.

    She didn¡¯t even know about Lu Zhizhou¡¯s wedding, which was a major event in her life. They talk about always being attentive towards Lu Zhizhou, but isn¡¯t such attentiveness just too fake?

    Although Lu Zhizhou¡¯s wedding was not as grand as Xu Boyan and Lu Qingyi¡¯s, it was not a small-scale ceremony. Anyone who really cared would have known about it.

    Married?

    Mrs. Yang looked surprisedly at Lu Mojing. "That¡¯s not a good joke."

    She believed this was just a joke.

    If Lu Zhizhou were married, she would definitely be at home being a wife and mother, not out working.

    Unless her marriage was unsatisfactory, but Mrs. Yang firmly believed that Lu Mojing would never let Lu Zhizhou marry a family that was not presentable.

    "Zhuozhou¡¯s wedding was known to everyone in Kyoto."

    The wedding was such a sensation that basically everyone in Kyoto knew that Lu Zhizhou was married. Even those who didn¡¯t pay attention to it would still have some impression of it.

    Mrs. Yang was suddenly flustered. She took out her phone to search, and indeed found the news. Lu Zhizhou was actually already married.

    "Zhuozhou has no mother. She didn¡¯t have one before, and she won¡¯t have one in the future."

    Lu Mojing didn¡¯t plan to argue further. He stood up, looking down at Mrs. Yang from above, and then he left.

    He hoped she would understand clearly and leave sooner.

    Mrs. Yang sat for a while, and then returned to Lu Zhizhou¡¯s shop.

    The customers in the shop gradually left. Except for Xu Boyan and Lu Qingyi, there was almost no one else there. Lu Zhizhou was wiping the tables.

    Although the work was hard, she felt very fulfilled. She enjoyed her life.

    "Zhuozhou, go home with mom the day after tomorrow."

    As soon as Mrs. Yang entered the shop, she ordered in a commanding tone.

    "My home is in Kyoto, and I don¡¯t have a mother."

    Lu Zhizhou stopped her wiping motion, coldly speaking.

    A mother she had never met before suddenly appeared and wanted to take her away. Wasn¡¯t this a joke?

    Even if she, Lu Zhizhou, was not living well now, even if she was a beggar begging on the streets, as long as she still had some backbone, she would never follow Mrs. Yang.

    "What kind of language is that? I am only doing this for your own good."

    Mrs. Yang reached out to take the wiping cloth from Lu Zhizhou¡¯s hand and threw it on the ground.

    It was so dirty.

    "If you really have my best interests at heart, please leave. I will act as if you never came."

    Lu Zhizhou did not get angry. Her tone was very calm.

    Since she didn¡¯t have a mother before, she didn¡¯t need one now. She was doing just fine.

    "Did your father say something to you? I only want to give you a better life."

    Mrs. Yang frowned.

    "My father is perfect, irreplaceable."

    "Are you trying to offer me charity?"

    "Sorry, but I¡¯m a distinguished young lady of the Lu Family. I¡¯ve had the best of everything since I was a child. I have it now, too. I don¡¯t need your charity."

    "What you can give, my father can also give me. Or, I should say, those around me can give me."

    Lu Zhizhou¡¯s tone was extremely calm, almost uncannily so.

    Right now, she lacked nothing.

    "I can give you the inheritance rights of the Ye family, something Lu Mojing can¡¯t."

    Mrs. Yang spoke with certainty.

    While the Lu family was good, even much better than the foreign Ye family, it would still be comparatively better for someone who was not the heir of the Lu family to inherit the Ye family instead.

 Chapter 637 - 615 Lu Family I courteously yield_1

    Chapter 637: 615 Lu Family I courteously yield_1Anyone with a brain would choose the inheritance of the Xu Family.

    "Indeed, my father cannot give me the right to inherit."

    Lu Zhizhou sneered coldly, looking at Mrs. Yang.

    "That¡¯s right, join me..."

    "But, I am currently the inheritor of the Lu Family."

    Mrs. Yang was abruptly interrupted by Lu Zhizhou, who slowly began to speak.

    The inheritor of the Lu Family?

    Mrs. Yang was stunned, staring incredulously at Lu Zhizhou, "Zhuozhou, don¡¯t talk nonsense."

    How could Lu Zhizhou possibly be the inheritor of the Lu Family? Since ancient times, it¡¯s always sons who have inherited, and daughters are only considered when there are no sons.

    No matter how you spin it, Lu Zhizhou should not be next in line for the inheritance of the Lu Family; above her there¡¯s Lu Qingyi, and below, many younger cousins.

    "You can leave now."

    Lu Zhizhou had no interest in explaining, nor energy to do so. She asked Mrs. Yang to leave.

    "Zhuozhou, listen to your mother, come home with me."

    Mrs. Yang frowned, still not giving up, she slowly spoke.

    "Even though my shop is small, I can afford security guards."

    Lu Zhizhou said coldly, implying that if Mrs. Yang didn¡¯t want to leave on her own, she could have her security guards throw Mrs. Yang out.

    From the beginning, Lu Zhizhou employed security; she never expected the shop to make money, she just wanted to own this small shop, even if it meant losing money, she had enough to squander anyway.

    "This lady, do you truly not understand when you¡¯re being asked to leave?"

    Full and satiated, Lu Qingyi, supported by Xu Boyan, was leaving. Upon walking by Mrs. Yang, she stopped, and said coldly.

    She didn¡¯t like butting into others¡¯ affairs, but this was Lu Zhizhou¡¯s business, and she couldn¡¯t ignore it.

    "You don¡¯t have the right to comment."

    Mrs. Yang frowned, gazing with discomfort at Lu Qingyi.

    "I think I have the privilege to do so. Your current objective is to take Zhizhou back, allow her a lady¡¯s lifestyle, and incidentally let her inherit some wealth, correct?"

    Lu Qingyi chuckled, and began to speak slowly.

    Mrs. Yang nodded, that was her intention.

    "But, my sister couldn¡¯t be less interested in the Xu Family."

    With a sharp turn of the conversation, Lu Qingyi smirked and began to speak.

    Firstly, Lu Zhizhou was inherently indifferent towards such matters, secondly, even if Lu Zhizhou was interested, the Lu Family was already in her hands.

    Therefore, the Xu Family held no appeal for Lu Zhizhou.

    "The Xu Family is not the Lu Family, but you can get the inheritance from the Xu Family"

    "Sister? This young miss should not casually declare sisterhood."

    Mrs. Yang said, her eyes on Lu Qingyi filled with displeasure. She arrogantly assumed Lu Qingyi and Lu Zhizhou were merely self-proclaimed sisters.

    "I forgot to introduce myself, my name is Lu Qingyi, my father is Lu Mohai."

    "I am indeed the rightful successor of the Lu Family, but I believe my relationship with my sister cannot be measured by these interests, therefore, I handed over the Lu Family to my sister."

    "Oh, by the way, this is my husband, Xu Boyan, you should recognize the name"

    Lu Qingyi looked down laughing faintly, then slowly said, her voice calm and unhurried, watching Mrs. Yang¡¯s face gradually change, she smiled in satisfaction.

    Sometimes, one¡¯s identity can indeed trigger quite a drastic change of countenance.

    "How can you..."

    Mrs. Yang looked Qingyi up and down, with her attire, and her apparent age, she really didn¡¯t seem to be Lu Qingyi.

    She had researched a bit, and knew that Lu Qingyi was around twenty-one years old, yet the Lu Qingyi in front of her was unrecognizable.

    She really looked very young.

    "Do you know how old your ¡¯real¡¯ sister is? Do you know when your ¡¯real¡¯ sister¡¯s birthday is? Do you know when your ¡¯real¡¯ sister was married? Do you know what your ¡¯real¡¯ sister¡¯s favorite food is? Do you know your ¡¯real¡¯ sister..." sea??h th§× ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Lu Qingyi asked a series of questions and looked at Mrs. Yang, expecting her to answer, a sarcastic smile tugging at her lips.

    If she guessed correctly, Mrs. Yang knew nothing, she was merely in need of an inheritor, which motivated her to return to find Lu Zhizhou.

    What she wanted was for Lu Zhizhou to sever ties with Kyoto, then go abroad with her to provide for her old age.

    Lu Qingyi unearthed something interesting, Mrs. Yang and her husband never had children due to her husband¡¯s health issues. Now, with the advancing age of the couple, Mrs. Yang thought of Lu Zhizhou.

    Stammering, Mrs. Yang dumbfoundedly looked at Lu Zhizhou, without knowing the answer to any of Lu Qingyi¡¯s questions.

    Yes, she knew nothing, absolutely nothing.

    "What you want is merely someone to take care of you in your old age, right?"

    Lu Qingyi gave Mrs. Yang a cold look, directly exposing her inner thoughts.

    From the moment Mrs. Yang turned up, Lu Qingyi had looked into her background and discovered all her secrets.

    Mrs. Yang couldn¡¯t be said to love anyone, her only love was money. Oh, except for a slight affection she had for her current husband.

    Having her intentions unveiled, Mrs. Yang didn¡¯t lose her composure, "All I want is for Zhuozhou to lead a good life."

    "The name Zhuozhou doesn¡¯t suit you, we aren¡¯t that close."

    Lu Zhizhou said coldly.

    She wasn¡¯t very familiar with Mrs. Yang, neither now, nor in the future.

    "Zhuozhou..."

    "Do you wish to leave on your own, or would you prefer us to escort you out?"

    Lu Qingyi looked at Mrs. Yang and spoke, her voice icy cold.

    "I am asking you to leave Kyoto, not this shop."

    Finally, Lu Qingyi added a sentence.

    Mrs. Yang should never have come to Kyoto, should never have appeared in front of Lu Zhizhou.

    "My daughter is in Kyoto."

    Mrs. Yang clenched her fists as she spoke.

    She had come with a purpose and she could not return empty-handed.

    "Would you believe me if I said that I could remove Ye Family from this world?"

    Lu Qingyi, who was playing with Xu Boyan¡¯s fingers, hooked her lips in a grin as she slowy stated.

    Xu Boyan just stood by Lu Qingyi¡¯s side, silent all the while. This trivial matter his young lady could handle, he just needed to look on.

    "Even though Xu Family and Lu Family are strong entities, overseas is not like Kyoto."

    Mrs. Yang gritted her teeth to say.

    She still had a bit of confidence; domestic and foreign markets were two completely disparate liberties. Although the Xu and Lu families were capable of dealing with the Ye family, it would still take a large amount of effort.

    "The Xu Family has businesses overseas," Lu Qingyi said with a smile, "Besides, I can devastate the Ye Family without lifting a finger."

    The Ye Family¡¯s business was not quite clean; however, it was managed rather well. Unfortunately for them, they encountered Lu Qingyi.

    "What do you mean?"

    Acquainted with the glance of Lu Qingyi, Mrs. Yang was suddenly somewhat flustered.

    "The Ye Family isn¡¯t as clean as you imagine, Mrs. Ye should understand my meaning."

    Lu Qingyi slightly curled her lips, her smile light.

 Chapter 638 - 616 Lecture_1

    Chapter 638: 616 Lecture_1Mrs. Yang looked at Lu Qingyi, an inexplicable "thud" played in her heart, firmly believing the Ye Family could not possibly be completely above board.

    "I believe Mrs. Ye is well aware of how the Ye family amassed their wealth."

    Lu Qingyi spoke slowly as she watched Mrs. Yang.

    In reality, many corporate groups¡¯ accumulation of wealth may have involved practices not accepted but well concealed; even if others are aware, they hesitate to publicly address it.

    But once these secrets are exposed, things change.

    "Xu Boyan, I¡¯m tired."

    With a wide yawn, Lu Qingyi was led out by Xu Boyan.

    Mrs. Yang stood her ground, gently biting her lip corner, clenching her fists, her gaze fixed on Lu Zhizhou, "Zhuozhou...."

    She still wanted Lu Zhizhou to leave with her.

    "As Qingyi clearly stated, if you ever become dissatisfied with the way your life is now..."

    With a faint smile on his face, Lu Zhizhou¡¯s words trailed off, believing Mrs. Yang would comprehend his implication.

    "Fine, I will leave."

    Mrs. Yang took a deep breath and walked away.

    She was chagrined, but she was helpless at the moment.

    Boyan from Kyoto. Even if she had no real interest in the affairs of Kyoto, she still knew of his existence; she had always known about Xu Boyan.

    Lu Zhizhou watched as Mrs. Yang departed, breathing a long sigh.

    The matter about her mother did trouble her for a bit. S§×arch* The n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

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    The child had been growing for nine months now, causing Lu Qingyi to move with increasing difficulty. Her legs were a bit swollen, but walking wasn¡¯t an issue.

    Gu Xiang moved back into the west villa to take care of Lu Qingyi.

    Previously, she felt Xu Boyan could take care of Lu Qingyi by himself and her occasional visits would suffice. But now, as Lu Qingyi¡¯s due date approached, her worried heart led her back.

    Even if the due date was still some way off, who knew whether the child might arrive prematurely?

    "Mom, stop busying yourself."

    Without a moment¡¯s rest, Gu Xiang was busy preparing all kinds of cakes and snacks for Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi, half reclining on the sofa while watching TV, felt slightly guilty.

    "No worries; I¡¯m just preparing some food for you."

    With a smile, she replied. She genuinely enjoyed doing this.

    "Open your mouth, eat more."

    Xu Boyan sat beside Lu Qingyi, continuously feeding her.

    Lu Qingyi naturally opened her mouth to accept the food that Xu Boyan brought to her lips.

    "Oh, by the way, I have a lecture at Hardrick this afternoon."

    Lu Qingyi played with her mobile phone for a bit, then suddenly remembered.

    "You are pregnant," Xu Boyan reminded her.

    With her pregnancy well advanced, he frowned lightly at her insistence on delivering a talk.

    "I had agreed to do it before I became pregnant."

    Lu Qingyi began to explain. At that time, she was still teaching at Jin City No. 1 High School. She had promised Lun Boyan she would deliver this lecture.

    She had completely forgotten about it, as it was supposed to occur much later. But she had just remembered the commitment.

    Lu Qingyi always used her mobile phone to keep track of things. She had noted this obligation and so she was reminded.

    "Can we push it back?" Xu Boyan gently asked.

    Lu Qingyi shook her head. Once she had given her word, she would always follow through, unless truly urgent matters intervened.

    "Then I will accompany you," Xu Boyan conceded.

    Lu Qingyi picked up her phone to call Lun Boyan. Given her pregnancy, she assumed Lun Boyan had probably made alternative arrangements.

    Lun Boyan was both delighted and worried to hear that Lu Qingyi planned to come.

    They had been planning this conference for a long time, and many people were aware that Lu Qingyi would be the speaker.

    Changing speakers at this stage would be untimely, but given the stage of Lu Qingyi¡¯s pregnancy, he had been compelled to consider a replacement.

    They had to find a strong alternative, someone who could match Lu Qingyi in credibility. But where could they find such a person?

    Lun Boyan, like an ant on a hot pan, had been fretting for days but could find no substitute.

    When Lu Qingyi called to say she was coming, of course he was exhilarated. Yet worrying about her pregnancy was inevitable.

    "Don¡¯t worry about me. Just have everything ready for the lecture this afternoon."

    After saying her piece, Lu Qingyi hung up the phone and yawned.

    "Xu Boyan, wake me at one o¡¯clock. The lecture starts at two-thirty."

    It was only ten in the morning, but feeling tired, Lu Qingyi yawned and announced her plan. She intended to rest if she wanted to stay awake for the afternoon lecture.

    "Ok, I will carry you upstairs to rest."

    Xu Boyan chuckled softly. He tenderly stifled a yawn and gently tussled Lu Qingyi¡¯s hair, his tone doting.

    Gu Xiang sighed, shaking her head helplessly, a smile playing on her lips.

    A couple being in love ¨C that¡¯s all that mattered.

    Their son had a very cold demeanor, but he was extraordinarily considerate, exceptionally gentle, and especially doting around the person he loved.

    Just like his father. Both father and son were good to their wives.

    "Mom, rest a bit. You¡¯ve been busy all morning."

    After bringing Lu Qingyi upstairs, Xu Boyan came down and gently spoke, addressing Gu Xiang who was bustling around in the kitchen.

    "It¡¯s fine, I enjoy keeping myself occupied."

    Gu Xiang shook her head. As a mother-in-law, she certainly had to take very good care of her pregnant daughter-in-law.

    "There¡¯s plenty of food already. Qingyi can¡¯t possibly eat all that."

    Xu Boyan said, taking in the sight of a kitchen filled with food.

    "Then, I will go and knit some clothes for the baby."

    Removing her apron, Gu Xiang casually announced her departure.

    Xu Boyan: "..."

    He just wanted Gu Xiang to take a little break.

    "By the way, is the room renovation complete?"

    As she was about to leave the kitchen, Gu Xiang seemed to have had a second thought, and she turned back to Xu Boyan.

    "Yes, it is. Done as Qingyi wanted."

    Xu Boyan responded with a nod.

    After Gu Xiang left, Xu Boyan got to work preparing lunch for Lu Qingyi.

    "Wait, why are you in the kitchen?"

    After having left the kitchen for some time, seeing Xu Boyan still huddled there, Gu Xiang came back to check.

    Xu Boyan: "I am making porridge for Qingyi¡¯s lunch."

    "Ok. In the afternoon, I will accompany Qingyi out for a little shopping and to buy some baby clothes."

    Gu Xiang declared. She believed Lu Qingyi needed to go out more often instead of staying in all day.

    "Mom, this afternoon Qingyi needs to go to Hardrick for a lecture. It¡¯s quite important."

    Xu Boyan turned to tell Gu Xiang.

    "At this point, she is still working? Can¡¯t Hardrick display a bit of humanity? Even school teachers have maternity leave, let alone professors?"

    Gu Xiang began to grumble. Over the past few months of Lu Qingyi¡¯s pregnancy, even though she spent most days at home, she did occasionally go to Hardrick.

 Chapter 639 - 617 Lecture Ends_1

    Chapter 639: 617 Lecture Ends_1Gu Xiang found it strange, it¡¯s vacation and there¡¯s still a need to run to the school?

    "No, Yiyi had agreed to it before, she said she wanted to go."

    Boyan explained.

    "Alright, take care of yourselves."

    Without saying much else, Gu Xiang left the kitchen.

    Lu Qingyi was a child who knew her limits, so she wasn¡¯t too worried. Moreover, Lu Qingyi was Doctor L, she knew her own body well.

    At one o¡¯clock in the afternoon, Xu Boyan woke Lu Qingyi up on time. After Lu Qingyi drank some porridge, Xu Boyan took her to Hardrick.

    "What¡¯s the lecture about?"

    Xu Boyan asked.

    "I don¡¯t know."

    Lu Qingyi was staring at her phone.

    Xu Boyan: "..."

    Alright, his little friend was not putting this lecture in her eyes. Indeed, Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t really care about the lecture, she could handle it anyway.

    Lun Boyan was already preparing in the lecture hall of Hardrick much earlier.

    The title of Hardrick¡¯s most famous Professor Lu had been well-known a long time ago, and many people wanted to know Lu Qingyi¡¯s thoughts.

    Those who came were all recognizable figures, mixed with some outstanding students from Hardrick.

    By the time Lu Qingyi arrived, it was already twenty past two, with ten minutes to spare.

    "Yiyi, are you alright?"

    Lun Boyan, who had been standing at the door of the lecture hall for a long time, looked at Lu Qingyi¡¯s belly and spoke slowly.

    "I am Doctor L."

    Lu Qingyi emphasized once more.

    Lu Qingyi: "What is the lecture about?"

    "Wait, you haven¡¯t remembered at all?"

    Lun Boyan was stunned for a moment. Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t treat the lecture seriously and was simply fulfilling her promise.

    Lu Qingyi replied: "No impression."

    Lun Boyan must have mentioned it before, but she didn¡¯t remember.

    "Just talk about your own experience and the reasons for your success."

    Lun Boyan said.

    "Alright."

    Lu Qingyi went in, followed by Xu Boyan.

    Xu Boyan sat in the closest position to Lu Qingyi.

    When Lu Qingyi walked onto the stage, there were still two minutes left until half past two. She glanced at her watch and didn¡¯t say anything.

    "I¡¯ve long heard that Professor Lu is very young, but I didn¡¯t expect her to be so young."

    "So young and beautiful."

    "Looks like she¡¯s pregnant."

    "I always thought that Professor Lu was an old man, now I know how wrong I was."

    "Really beautiful and talented."

    "..."

    As soon as Lu Qingyi came in, there were immediate whispers.

    At half-past two, most of the people had arrived. Lu Qingyi slowly picked up the microphone, "Ladies and Gentlemen, hello, my name is Lu Qingyi."

    Her voice was clear and cold, immediately silencing the whispering crowd below.

    "Perhaps you are unfamiliar with me, but I believe everyone has heard of the title of Hardrick¡¯s most famous Professor Lu, right?"

    "I have never considered myself remarkable, just that I have put in a little more effort than the average person. I don¡¯t want to say much else. If there¡¯s anything you want to ask, feel free to question me."

    Lu Qingyi spoke slowly, her voice clear and cold.

    "May I ask Professor Lu¡¯s opinion on the title of Hardrick¡¯s most famous Professor Lu?"

    Someone started asking questions.

    Lu Qingyi: "None at all, the matter of the title started with someone, then it spread from one to ten, ten to a hundred. I prefer you to drop the first few words, just call me Professor Lu would be good."

    B asked: "Then, what are Professor Lu¡¯s achievements in medicine? I heard you studied at the medical school for some time."

    Lu Qingyi: "I love medicine, I am Doctor L."

    This remark elicited a collective sigh from the audience below.

    Questions came one after another, all of which Lu Qingyi answered individually.

    The lecture was scheduled for one hour. It had been fifty minutes now and was about to end. S~ea??h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Y asked: "May I ask what Professor Lu plans to do after giving birth?"

    His question was justifiable as many successful women chose to become housewives and give up their careers after getting married and having children.

    "I have never thought of giving up my career."

    Lu Qingyi replied. After the child could crawl, she could start working again.

    "Time is up, let¡¯s end it here for today."

    At half past three, Lu Qingyi stopped speaking on time. Her concept of time was quite strict.

    "You must be tired, right?"

    Xu Boyan hurried over and helped Lu Qingyi up.

    Lu Qingyi had been standing on the stage for an hour, her legs must be sore. Without thinking, Xu Boyan directly picked her up horizontally.

    "Xu Boyan, there are many people around."

    Lu Qingyi gently hit Xu Boyan, feeling a bit embarrassed.

    "Professor Lu..."

    "Professor Lu..."

    "Professor Lu..."

    Apparently, these people still had many questions unanswered, and they quickly surrounded Lu Qingyi again.

    Xu Boyan, carrying Lu Qingyi, had a cold look in his eyes, "My wife is tired today, pregnant women need plenty of rest."

    The crowd couldn¡¯t say anything and dispersed one after another, watching wistfully as Xu Boyan carried Lu Qingyi away.

    "Professor Lu and Master Xu are really affectionate."

    "I feel these two are the perfect match in Kyoto, apart from matching each other, no one else can match either of them."

    "Two such outstanding people together, their child should be particularly outstanding."

    "I feel their offspring won¡¯t be simple."

    "..."

    As Xu Boyan carried Lu Qingyi to the door of the lecture hall, Lu Jiayue was standing there.

    Lu Jiayue hadn¡¯t shown up for a long time. Ever since that drug test, Lu Jiayue had disappeared from the world and hadn¡¯t appeared in front of Lu Qingyi once.

    When Lu Jiayue saw Lu Qingyi, she visibly trembled a bit. She seemed to be forcing herself to take a step forward, "Sister..."

    She bit her lip tightly, took a deep breath, no longer as arrogant as she used to be.

    Lu Qingyi poked her head out from Xu Boyan¡¯s arms. She looked at Lu Jiayue and slightly furrowed her brow.

    "Can you tell me where Jiahao is?"

    Lu Jiayue, looking at Lu Qingyi, asked, her voice cautious.

    She hadn¡¯t been able to contact Lu Jiahao for a long time. After the virus incident, she lost contact with him.

    When she went back to Beijing University, she was despised and was no longer the center of attention as Lu Jiayue, feeling humble.

    After Yao Meishu¡¯s death, Lu Yao had also changed, spending every day getting drunk and neglecting his company for some time.

    Lu Jiayue now felt alone and isolated. Upon self-reflection, she realized she was really annoying before.

 Chapter 640 - 618 Lu Jiayue Appears_1

    Chapter 640: 618 Lu Jiayue Appears_1Lu Yao had been ignoring her, and she completely lost contact with Lu Jiahao. The two closest people to her seemed to have abandoned her.

    In an instant, she felt abandoned by the world. She hadn¡¯t been to school for two months, afraid to go to school, for fear of gossip.

    "He is your own brother."

    Lu Qingyi emphasized again, looking coldly at Lu Jiayue.

    If it weren¡¯t for Lu Jiahao¡¯s request, Lu Jiayue would not be at peace now.

    "Sister, I¡¯m sure you know where Jiahao is. Can you tell me? I¡¯m really sorry for what happened before. I didn¡¯t mean any harm, I just want to know where Jiahao is and how he is now."

    Lu Jiayue suddenly kneeled down, begging Lu Qingyi.

    She wanted to find Lu Qingyi a few days ago, but Lu Qingyi was staying in a villa in the west, which she couldn¡¯t enter.

    She knew that Lu Qingyi was giving a lecture today and came here with a try, never expecting Lu Qingyi to actually come.

    "Put me down."

    Lu Qingyi patted Xu Boyan¡¯s arm.

    Xu Boyan carefully put Lu Qingyi down.

    "Lu Jiayue, do you know why you are still at ease in Kyoto?"

    Lu Qingyi asked back coldly, looking at Lu Jiayue with cold eyes.

    "I didn¡¯t ...."

    Lu Jiayue shook her head. What at ease in Kyoto? She had no friends now, and was isolated and helpless. She was even afraid to go back to school.

    "If it wasn¡¯t for Jiahao, you wouldn¡¯t be able to stay in Kyoto."

    Lu Qingyi reminded coldly. If it weren¡¯t for Lu Jiahao begging her to spare Lu Jiayue and give her a way to survive, Lu Jiayue would have no place in Kyoto by now.

    Lu Jiayue was shocked. She bit her lip lightly and looked at Lu Qingyi, suddenly not knowing what to say.

    She was indeed jealous of Lu Qingyi, jealous to the point of madness. She couldn¡¯t accept Lu Qingyi having such a good life when she didn¡¯t.

    But Lu Jiayue was not a fool. She knew that Lu Qingyi had the ability to make her feel unbearable to stay in Kyoto if Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t want her to appear in Kyoto.

    She had never considered this issue before. Looking back now, Lu Qingyi really was lenient on her.

    If Lu Qingyi wanted to, she could completely disappear from Lu Qingyi¡¯s sight.

    Lu Jiayue suddenly felt she was very stupid, thinking she was superior. Perhaps at that time, she was just a fool in front of Lu Qingyi.

    "At the beginning, I didn¡¯t do anything to you because I felt there was no need to exterminate each other, as we share the same blood. Later, I still didn¡¯t do anything because Jiahao begged me."

    Lu Qingyi said word by word, her voice icy. She looked at Lu Jiayue, who was kneeling on the ground, her face without a trace of emotion.

    She never thought about opposing Lu Jiayue. It was merely Lu Jiayue who kept provoking her again and again.

    "Sister, I know I was wrong. I don¡¯t have any thoughts now. I just want to know where Jiahao is."

    Lu Jiayue bit her lip tightly and looked at Lu Qingyi and asked.

    She really just wanted to know where Lu Jiahao was, nothing more.

    "He has gone abroad."

    Lu Qingyi looked at Lu Jiayue and slowly said four words.

    Lu Jiahao left for abroad after her wedding. They occasionally contacted each other, and Lu Jiahao was doing very well abroad.

    "Then he...."

    "He¡¯s doing very well."

    Before Lu Jiayue finished speaking, Lu Qingyi interrupted.

    "That¡¯s good."

    Lu Jiayue bit her lip lightly and said with her head down.

    Maybe when things are not going well, one will reflect on oneself. Lu Jiayue really felt that she had gone too far.

    She used to be....

    "I don¡¯t know what you¡¯re thinking, but Lu Jiayue, I¡¯m not a saint. I can¡¯t always let you off the hook. Jiahao begged me, but I have my bottom line."

    Lu Qingyi spoke slowly.

    "Don¡¯t appear in front of me again."

    Lu Qingyi yawned after she finished speaking.

    "Xu Boyan, I¡¯m sleepy."

    She stretched out her hand for Xu Boyan to hold her.

    Xu Boyan picked up Lu Qingyi and left Hardrick.

    Lu Jiayue watched Lu Qingyi disappear from her line of sight. She bit her lip lightly and then left too.

    In Kyoto, she didn¡¯t have anywhere to stay either. Everyone who knew her at Beijing University pointed at her. She felt like she had fallen from the top to the bottom, from school beauty to a laughingstock.

    Maybe she can start over.

    ¡ª¡ª

    When they got home, Lu Qingyi had already fallen asleep. Xu Boyan carefully carried her back to the room.

    "Yiyi fell asleep?"

    Gu Xiang was sitting in the living room knitting and looked up when she heard the door open.

    "Yes."

    Xu Boyan nodded.

    "The due date is getting closer and closer, be careful, there is a possibility of premature birth."

    Gu Xiang reminded gently. Lu Qingyi¡¯s physique was not very good. The factor of premature birth couldn¡¯t be ruled out and needed to be paid special attention.

    Xu Boyan nodded: "Yes, I got it."

    "You have to hire a housemaid at home, and preferably a maternity matron."

    Gu Xiang said. They moved into the villa long ago. But in the villa, there were only two of them, Lu Qingyi and Xu Boyan, and not even a single housemaid.

    The villa was so large that it needed someone to manage it. The two of them living in there would feel empty and without atmosphere.

    "Yiyi likes quiet, doesn¡¯t like crowds, likes to do things herself, I think it¡¯s quite good."

    Xu Boyan shook his head and slowly said.

    The situation now is quite good, isn¡¯t it?

    "The house should be a little smaller. With this habit, it can be kept up completely, but if the house is too big, it will seem very empty. "

    Gu Xiang shook her head and said.

    She knew Lu Qingyi. She used to be alone and not used to the existence of servants.

    Gu Xiang also understood that when one is alone, no matter how big the house is, being alone is still being alone and one won¡¯t find it problematic.

    "Yes, I¡¯ll ask Yiyi about it another day."

    Xu Boyan nodded. sea??h th§× N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Indeed, there is not a single maid at home. He sometimes really doesn¡¯t feel at ease leaving Lu Qingyi alone at home, especially now that Lu Qingyi is pregnant.

    "Have you thought about the baby¡¯s name?"

    Gu Xiang asked.

    The baby will be born in less than a month.

    "I have. Nian Yi and Nian Lu. I think these two are good."

    After thinking for a moment, Xu Boyan said, he genuinely thought they were not bad.

    Gu Xiang¡¯s knitting paused, she looked up at Xu Boyan, "Oh, it¡¯s okay."

    It signifies their love.

 Chapter 641 - 619 was born prematurely_1

    Chapter 641: 619 was born prematurely_1Lu Qingyi went into preterm labor, half a month before her predicted due date.

    Her stomach started hurting abruptly in the middle of the night, so Xu Boyan rushed her to the hospital.

    "Little friend, what¡¯s the matter?"

    Xu Boyan was extremely anxious, his heart filled with worry for Lu Qingyi.

    "It¡¯s nothing, just some signs of preterm labor."

    A faint smile appeared on Lu Qingyi¡¯s face as she spoke slowly.

    Her belly was hurting a lot, and as a doctor herself, she could sense her own condition. It was a sign of preterm labor.

    Lu Qingyi was taken into the delivery room, and Xu Boyan also tried to go in with her.

    "Sir, please wait outside, family members aren¡¯t allowed inside."

    The doctor stopped Xu Boyan from entering, and the door to the delivery room was closed. Xu Boyan stood at the entrance, his clenched fists trembling a bit.

    He was very scared, terrified even.

    "Is she about to give birth?"

    A few minutes later, Gu Xiang hurried over. She looked anxiously at Xu Boyan and asked him.

    She lived in the mansion to the west. When she heard noise in the middle of the night and came outside, she saw Xu Boyan carrying Lu Qingyi out. She quickly called Xu Hang, and the two of them rushed to the hospital together.

    "Yiyi said it¡¯s a preterm birth."

    Xu Boyan clenched his fists, his voice trembling.

    He was really scared, terrified.

    Lu Qingyi was a doctor herself; she would know her own condition.

    "There¡¯s still half a month till her due date..."

    Gu Xiang also became anxious. It was already eleven o¡¯clock at night. Lu Qingyi¡¯s preterm labor had come without any warning; she was just fine before dinner today.

    Meanwhile, Xu Hang, who was standing by, seemed quite calm. He calmly took out his phone and called Lu Mohai.

    Twenty minutes later, Lu Mohai and Lu Zhizhou had hurried over, and they also appeared very anxious outside the delivery room.

    "How¡¯s everything?"

    Lu Mohai asked in a worried tone. His daughter was in the room, and he, as a father, was extremely scared, terrified even.

    "It¡¯s been twenty minutes."

    Gu Xiang responded.

    As time trickled by, the door to the delivery room remained shut. Outside, everyone was extremely anxious, especially Xu Boyan.

    "An hour has passed..."

    Lu Zhizhou glanced at the time. He was also very anxious, as there had been no news for so long.

    "Childbirth isn¡¯t that quick. Normal vaginal birth takes about tens of hours. Don¡¯t worry too much."

    Gu Xiang took a deep breath and spoke. Childbirth was a long process. She had spent over ten hours when she gave birth to Xu Boyan.

    "It hurts a lot, right?"

    Xu Boyan murmured to himself. He felt a great ache in his heart for Lu Qingyi. Childbirth was indeed a long and painful process.

    Three hours later, the door to the delivery room was finally opened, and a nurse came out.

    "The mother¡¯s cervix has dilated. If things go quickly, the baby will be here in an hour. If not, it may take more than two hours."

    The nurse took off her mask and explained Lu Qingyi¡¯s condition to reassure the family and friends waiting outside the delivery room.

    "Can I go in?"

    Xu Boyan asked, he was very worried about Lu Qingyi and wanted to go in to accompany her.

    "Sorry, family members are not allowed."

    The nurse flatly refused. Sometimes family members are allowed, but the mother in labor had refused entrance to her family. S~ea??h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Lu Qingyi might be the calmest mother in labor that she had ever seen. She hadn¡¯t cried out in pain throughout the entire process and even had enough strength to instruct the doctors on the quickest procedures.

    It was as if she wasn¡¯t the one giving birth at all.

    Having finished speaking, the nurse went straight back into the delivery room.

    "Stop pacing around. Sit down."

    Watching Xu Boyan restlessly pacing back and forth, Gu Xiang frowned lightly. She found his constant movement quite headache-inducing.

    She was also worried about Lu Qingyi, but watching Xu Boyan pacing back and forth was rather annoying.

    Her slow-witted son, usually so calm, transformed completely when it came to matters involving Lu Qingyi. He lost his composure entirely.

    There was a saying that went like this, ¡¯When you care, you panic.¡¯

    "Mom, I..."

    "I know, I went through the same thing back in the day. Just sit and wait. Don¡¯t worry."

    Gu Xiang interrupted what Xu Boyan was about to say next and forced him to sit down on a chair.

    An hour later, the door to the delivery room opened again. The nurse took off her mask. "The mother and baby are both safe. The family can come in now."

    Almost as soon as the nurse¡¯s voice fell, Xu Boyan rushed in.

    "The baby..."

    A nurse holding the baby was just about to speak to Xu Boyan when she quickly stopped.

    Witnessing Xu Boyan bypass the baby and go straight to the mother¡¯s side to comfort her left the nurse speechless.

    Nurse: "..."

    Fine, children are just extras, it¡¯s the parents who are true love. How presumptuous of her.

    "Little friend, how are you feeling?"

    Xu Boyan squatted down beside Lu Qingyi¡¯s bed, his tone filled with concern. Seeing her lying weakly on the bed, he was extremely worried.

    It seemed like he had completely forgotten about the existence of the baby.

    The nurse holding the baby felt a bit stiff, a twitch tugged at the corner of her mouth.

    She had seen many mothers give birth. The first thing people usually did when they rushed into the delivery room was to look at the baby. Very few people first went to the mother.

    "Let me see the baby."

    Gu Xiang also went in afterward. A smile appeared on her face when she saw the baby in the nurse¡¯s arms.

    The baby was so little and though its eyes were still closed, you could tell that its genes wouldn¡¯t turn out bad.

    It was so adorable.

    "Let me have a look."

    Lu Mohai wanted to reach out and hold the baby but hesitated. The baby was so tiny, he was afraid of not being able to hold it securely.

    "This baby...it seems...a bit..."

    Lu Zhizhou looked at the baby, then turned to Xu Boyan and Lu Qingyi, seeming to think the baby didn¡¯t resemble its parents.

    "The baby is premature and will need to be placed in an incubator for care. You guys should name the baby."

    The nurse took the opportunity to say

    "I¡¯m fine, you go check on the baby."

    Lu Qingyi said with a smile, signaling Xu Boyan to go look at their baby.

    With some reluctance, Xu Boyan moved towards the baby, "This baby is so ugly. Are you sure it¡¯s mine?"

    When Xu Boyan set eyes on their baby, he spoke discontentedly, his tone not very pleasant.

    The baby had its eyes closed and looked all wrinkled up.

    "You looked even uglier than him when you were born."

    Gu Xiang couldn¡¯t help but knock on Xu Boyan¡¯s forehead.

    "All newborn babies look like this. He¡¯ll peak open his eyes in a few days."

    The nurse patiently explained. Indeed, newborn babies usually don¡¯t look very pleasing, but they usually open their eyes a few days later.

    Since the baby¡¯s parents are both so good-looking, the baby won¡¯t be bad either.

    Lu Zhizhou added: "Let¡¯s name the baby."

    "Nianlu, Xu Nianlu."

    Xu Boyan immediately responded without a second thought.

 Chapter 642: Wen Linyu has left _1

    Chapter 642: Wen Linyu has left _1"So casual?"

    Lu Zhizhou¡¯s mouth twitched involuntarily¡ªa quite casual choice of name indeed.

    Xu Hang commented, "It doesn¡¯t look good when written."

    Xu Nianlu, it actually wasn¡¯t bad, it sounded good, but it didn¡¯t look good in writing.

    Gu Xiang suggested, not very good but at least better than Xu Boyan¡¯s, "How about Xu Nianyi?"

    Nianyi using the fourth tone, and Nianlu using the first tone¡ªit¡¯s a sort of homophone.

    "Whichever."

    Xu Boyan didn¡¯t really care too much about the child¡¯s name, he was busy accompanying Lu Qingyi.

    Gu Xiang: "..."

    Xu Hang: "..."

    Lu Mohai: "..."

    Lu Zhizhou: "..."

    Perhaps it¡¯s really true that parents are the true love, and children are the accidents.

    The nurse took the baby to the incubator.

    The word quickly got out that Lu Qingyi had given an early birth and had a son.

    "Xu Boyan, do you have an issue with our child?"

    Lu Qingyi looked at Xu Boyan and spoke slowly.

    Anyway, she didn¡¯t see Xu Boyan attach much importance to the child. He was so casual about naming the child, and was always taking care of her. He didn¡¯t seem to care much about the baby.

    Xu Boyan: "No."

    Xu Boyan couldn¡¯t understand how he, who has been longing for a soft and gentle daughter, ended up having a son?

    He was somehow irritated, and not in a good mood.

    "Don¡¯t you like boys? You wanted a girl?"

    Lu Qingyi instantly saw through Xu Boyan¡¯s thoughts and rolled her eyes in disbelief.

    Xu Boyan: "No, I¡¯d love whatever you give birth to."

    Though he said something sweet, he didn¡¯t really mean it. Xu Boyan really did want a daughter.

    "Xu Boyan, you¡¯re saying one thing but thinking another."

    Lu Qingyi chuckled. She just looked at Xu Boyan.

    What Xu Boyan was thinking, how could she not see that?

    Xu Boyan denied it: "No."

    "We can have a second child in the future, a daughter."

    Lu Qingyi chuckled and spoke slowly.

    She knew all along that this baby would be a boy. But since Xu Boyan was so insistent on having a daughter, she didn¡¯t want to crush his illusion.

    Xu Boyan shook his head in refusal: "No need, one is enough."

    Lu Qingyi raised her eyebrows: "Don¡¯t you like girls?"

    Giving birth is very painful. I don¡¯t want my wife to go through that pain a second time. One child is enough, we don¡¯t need a second one."

    Xu Boyan explained, his voice gentle and soft. He looked at Lu Qingyi with eyes full of tenderness.

    Yes, the waiting was hard for him, and seeing how tough it was to give birth, he didn¡¯t want Lu Qingyi to endure it a second time. He thought once was enough.

    "Actually, it didn¡¯t hurt that much."

    Lu Qingyi shook her head. She had experienced things much more painful than giving birth, so the pain of labor didn¡¯t frighten her.

    "One is enough, come, have some porridge."

    Xu Boyan gently patted Lu Qingyi¡¯s head and carefully fed her porridge.

    Having just given birth, her body was still a bit frail, so she could only have something like porridge.

    ¡ª¡ª

    "Auntie, I¡¯m leaving the company to you. I¡¯m taking the afternoon flight and probably won¡¯t come back."

    Wen Linyu had prepared all the necessary procedures, and handed them all over to Wen Wanyu.

    When Wen Wanyu left Lu Qingyi¡¯s house back then, she had looked for Wen Linyu. Wen Linyu was quite insistent on leaving. At Wen Linyu¡¯s strong request, Wen Wanyu agreed. S§×ar?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    With a calm expression, Wen Wanyu said, "Hmm."

    She was not interested in the company, but Wen Linyu had always been her nephew. She, as an aunt, could understand his desire to break away from Kyoto.

    "Yiyi¡¯s child is really cute."

    Wen Linyu had not seen Lu Qingyi¡¯s child but he had seen the photo. It was a very cute child.

    Lu Qingyi already had a child, so it was time for him to leave. Kyoto was not a place where he should stay.

    Wen Wanyu: "Xu Nianyi."

    When she found out that Lu Qingyi had given birth, Wen Wanyu went to see them and helped take care of Lu Qingyi.

    She thought that if Ruan Qingyang could see this from heaven, she would be very happy.

    Her daughter was living well, not lacking money, very capable, married to a good man who was caring and affectionate, and her in-laws were very kind to her. Her life was full of happiness and fulfillment.

    If Ruan Qingyang knew about this, she would surely be very pleased for Lu Qingyi, Wen Wanyu thought.

    "The name sounds very nice."

    Wen Linyu lowered his head.

    Xu Nianyi, Xu Nianyi.

    Xu is Xu Boyan¡¯s surname, and the sound ¡¯yi¡¯ is in tribute to the last character in Lu Qingyi¡¯s name.

    The child¡¯s name signifies the love between two adults.

    "You¡¯ll meet someone better in the future."

    Wen Wanyu spoke slowly.

    Love, it was never a matter of who came first or last. The probability of two people falling in love with each other is actually very small.

    "Even the best won¡¯t be her."

    Wen Linyu lowered his head, his eyes filled with loss.

    In his eyes, the best person in the world was Lu Qingyi. Besides her, no one could enter his eyes.

    That¡¯s why, even if someone excelled and surpassed Lu Qingyi, he wouldn¡¯t be able to appreciate it. Because in his eyes, no one could compare to Lu Qingyi.

    "You need to learn to let go. Letting go is also a kind of love."

    Wen Wanyu looked at Wen Linyu and said softly.

    Wen Linyu didn¡¯t say a word.

    Let go?

    He had thought about it and had also tried to persuade himself to let it go, but he never did.

    Perhaps he simply couldn¡¯t let go.

    The feeling of loving someone deeply for the first time and not being able to have her was truly unbearable.

    "Love is trivial. I don¡¯t wish to speak on the matter again. I just hope you can let go, life is long, and there is no need to spend it alone because of one person."

    Wen Wanyu spoke seriously.

    Being with the one you love is certainly great, but when you cannot be together, you must learn to let go.

    Lu Qingyi was a great person, and so was Wen Linyu. If there were no Xu Boyan, even if Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t like Wen Linyu, she could have helped them get together.

    Though tough on the surface, Wen Linyu would treat the person he recognized as very special.

    Wen Linyu could be completely trusted.

    "Auntie, my flight is in the afternoon, and I have to leave now."

    Wen Linyu glanced at the time. He didn¡¯t respond to Wen Wanyu¡¯s words, or rather, he didn¡¯t want to.

    He didn¡¯t want to compromise. Who knew if he would ever meet someone who would make his heart flutter in this lifetime?

    "Take care."

    Wen Wanyu gave a word of advice, then watched Wen Linyu leave.

    As Wen Linyu sat in the car, he suddenly understood Wen Wanyu¡¯s thoughts back then. Wen Wanyu longed for love and chose to leave the Wen family for it.

    Indeed, if Lu Qingyi loved him, he could also be the kind of person who would give up the entire Wen family for Lu Qingyi.

 Chapter 643 - 621 Xu Nianyi_1

    Chapter 643: 621 Xu Nianyi_1Ever since Xu Nianyi could remember, he knew he was not cherished by his father. The way his father looked at him was...disdainful.

    At the age of four, Xu Nianyi understood many things that other children his age should not, and mastered skills beyond his years.

    Such as cooking.

    Xu Boyan was busy, Lu Qingyi was also tied up, and they were reluctant to hire a housekeeper for their large villa. So, Xu Nianyi learned to cook through hardship.

    He once asked Xu Boyan and Lu Qingyi why they lived in such a large villa but yet wouldn¡¯t hire a housekeeper?

    Lu Qingyi answered: we don¡¯t have the money, can¡¯t afford a nanny.

    Lu Qingyi had absolute trust in Xu Nianyi and was never worried about him getting lost, she let him grow up without restrictions.

    Once Lu Qingyi finished her maternity leave, she returned to teaching at Hardrick. As she was carrying on with her physics lecture as usual, a little head suddenly peeked into the classroom.

    Lu Qingyi took a glance at the little head at the door and carried on with her lecture.

    Xu Nianyi then snuck into the classroom and sat on an empty seat, appearing to be very interested in the lesson.

    The students in the class couldn¡¯t help but look at Xu Nianyi, their attention completely drawn by him.

    Xu Nianyi was petite and chubby, an absolutely adorable little fellow. The girls in class felt a maternal pull, wanting to pinch his chubby cheeks.

    "Little boy, how did you get here?"

    The girl beside him asked curiously.

    Ah, so cute, so cute, want to hug, pinch his cheeks.

    "I came by myself."

    Xu Nianyi responded in a grown-up manner.

    "Pay attention to the lesson, Professor Lu has a bad temper." S~ea??h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Before the girl could finish, Xu Nianyi made a "shush" gesture.

    Indeed, Lu Qingyi had a bad temper. Xu Boyan had to tread carefully around her, and so did he.

    He couldn¡¯t upset Mom. If Mom got upset, he would get lectured by Dad.

    In any case, he was not the precious one, his mother, Lu Qingyi, was.

    Seeing this, the girl immediately fell silent. She almost forgot she was in Professor Lu¡¯s class.

    The class ended quickly. Students started to leave one-by-one, but a few girls stayed to look at Xu Nianyi.

    A little kid attended a lecture, and he even seemed to get it. He was adorable, his genes obviously good, destined to be a handsome man.

    "It¡¯s rude to crowd around me like this."

    "Also, you¡¯re keeping me from my lunch."

    Xu Nianyi¡¯s voice was a bit cold, his arms crossed over his chest, showing a grown-up attitude.

    His Mom had already left, yet they were surrounding him.

    With wide eyes, Xu Nianyi saw Lu Qingyi cast a casual glance at him, then stroll away without even saying goodbye.

    Xu Nianyi felt a coldness in his heart. He always suspected he was not their biological child; his father cold, his mother aloof, he felt like an unloved child.

    "Would you like me to go with you for lunch?"

    "What do you want to eat little brother? I can go with you."

    "Are you hungry, little brother? Let¡¯s go to lunch."

    "Tell me what you want to eat, and I¡¯ll take you."

    "Tell me what you want, okay?"

    "..."

    The girls encircled Xu Nianyi. All wanted to abduct this handsome little boy. He¡¯s just too cute.

    So cute that they want to take him home.

    Xu Nianyi: "..."

    "Look, there¡¯s Professor Lu."

    Xu Nianyi suddenly cried out. All the girls looked over there, and Xu Nianyi took the opportunity to run away.

    "Mom, Mom, Mom, you forgot something."

    Lu Qingyi was walking slowly, Xu Nianyi finally caught up to her, panting, and shouted loudly.

    "No."

    Lu Qingyi seriously replied.

    "You left me behind."

    Xu Nianyi looked pitifully at Lu Qingyi. He was seriously suspecting whether he was her biological child.

    His mother is very intelligent, but cold and lacks emotional intelligence, he couldn¡¯t feel a shred of love from her.

    "Didn¡¯t I tell you to stay at home?"

    Lu Qingyi bent down to pick Xu Nianyi up, pinched his face and said.

    Hmm, very chubby.

    "There is no one at home, I¡¯m bored."

    Xu Nianyi whined at Lu Qingyi.

    The girls who chased out saw Xu Nianyi nestled in Lu Qingyi¡¯s arms and found it incredible.

    "What do you want to eat?"

    Lu Qingyi asked.

    Lu Qingyi believed in being frugal with boys and let Xu Nianyi grow up unrestricted. The little guy learned to do many things on his own.

    She also knew he could take care of himself. He¡¯s smart and often went to his grandparents or maternal grandparents, so she was never worried about him.

    "Mom, I want to eat hot pot, the spicy kind."

    Xu Nianyi always acted grown-up, but was a complete child in front of Lu Qingyi.

    Even though his mother was sometimes blunt and unfeeling, he loved to be a crybaby in front of her.

    "Alright, let¡¯s go get some. There¡¯s a place nearby. I have some work to do later, we can¡¯t go far."

    Lu Qingyi glanced at the time and began speaking slowly.

    She still has things to do in the medical organization after. Having prioritized her work, the remaining time was spent with Xu Boyan. Her own son barely got any of her time.

    "Okay."

    Xu Nianyi obediently nodded. He was very clear on his mother¡¯s personality.

    At the hotpot restaurant, Lu Qingyi and Xu Nianyi were having their meal. Lu Qingyi¡¯s gaze unintentionally fell on a group of laughing young people, triggering a pang of regret.

    Time waits for no one. Even though she was only twenty-five, she felt she was not young anymore.

    Time really flies. In a blink of an eye, four years had passed, and many things have changed. Luo Jia had become a math professor at Beijing University and married another professor on campus.

    Jiang Yumeng had joined the medical organization, married Xun Hanyu, and had a daughter named Xun Yuhe.

    Lu Zhizhou was still busy in the shop, whereas He Chenguang was successfully managing a company. The two had a son named Lu Zhijin.

    After marrying Jiang Chengyuan, Li Xiyi had moved abroad. Even though they¡¯ve settled overseas, they still kept in contact.

    After meeting Lu Qingyi, Lu Jiayue decided to retake the college entrance examination and start over. She had corrected her bad habits and eventually got into the English department at Hardrick. This year marked her graduation.

    After completing his studies abroad, Lu Jiahao started working there. He often contacted Lu Qingyi and came back to visit Xu Nianyi.

    Life goes on, and many people¡¯s lives have become better.

    [End]

 Chapter 644: Extra - on Lu Zhizhou â‘ _1

    Chapter 644: Extra Chapter on Lu Zhizhou ¢Ù_1Her father had been very strict with her from a young age. She was obedient and ended up learning many things she didn¡¯t like.

    When she was in university, she received the opportunity to study abroad. Her excitement lasted a long while, and after a lot of persuasion, her father, Lu Mojing, agreed to let her go abroad.

    She was genuinely thrilled, looking forward to the idea of having fewer constraints.

    She yearned for a carefree life, loathed the dry and mundane calligraphy, chess, and painting she had to learn. Hence, she could imagine how wonderful life abroad would be.

    The moment she arrived in the foreign country, she felt the air was much fresher as the weight of her father¡¯s control was lifted away. She found it hard to breathe under his pressure, so she couldn¡¯t appreciate the quality of the air back home.

    Everything was foreign to Zhizhou. Even finding her school took a long time. She was fluent in English but didn¡¯t feel at home seeing people from different ethnic backgrounds everywhere.

    The campus was vast, and she felt lost.

    "Are you here to study abroad?"

    A male student appeared before the dazed Zhizhou. He was clad in a white shirt and jeans, an attractive and sunny boy.

    "Yes,"

    Zhizhou responded, smiling warmly.

    "Hello, I¡¯m He Chenguang. It¡¯s such a relief to meet a fellow countryman."

    He Chenguang extended a hand in greeting, a playful smile on his lips.

    Initially, He Chenguang didn¡¯t harbor any special interest in Zhizhou. He merely relished the coincidence of encountering a fellow Chinese countrywoman abroad.

    "Hello, I¡¯m Zhizhou."

    Zhizhou shook hands with He Chenguang, her smile never leaving her face.

    "Could I call you Zhizhou? You can call me Chenguang."

    He Chenguang kindly offered to help with her luggage, speaking softly.

    Zhizhou nodded her agreement. "Alright."

    She didn¡¯t decline his assistance.

    "By the way, where are you from?"

    He Chenguang asked.

    "Kyoto."

    Zhizhou replied.

    "What a coincidence! I used to live in Kyoto before settling abroad."

    Said He Chenguang. The smile broadened on his face as he confirmed that their hometown was the same.

    The two of them chatted deeply all along the way, the conversation flowing seamlessly.

    Bonding as fellow countrymen, they frequently met and quickly grew comfortable with each other.

    Their companionship gradually sparked a connection.

    "Zhizhou, there¡¯s something I want to tell you."

    Often dining in small restaurants in the alleyway that served dishes from their home country, He Chenguang sat across Zhizhou and poked at the white rice in his bowl.

    Zhizhou: "Mhm, go on."

    "Well, if you can¡¯t, then just ignore what I said."

    He Chenguang coughed a little and spoke, fearing awkwardness, but even more so, fearing missing out.

    There hadn¡¯t been anyone he felt so relaxed with for a long time. Not having many friends abroad, he cherished his time with Zhizhou.

    "Mhm, go on."

    Zhizhou spoke gently.

    "Zhizhou, I like you."

    He Chenguang looked into Zhizhou¡¯s eyes and confessed, uttering each word earnestly. sea??h th§× N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Her hand trembled slightly with her chopsticks. Astonished, she watched He Chenguang, her heart pounding.

    He Chenguang...He really liked her?

    She liked He Chenguang too.

    Yet in this moment, she felt fear.

    "Give me some time."

    After finishing her food hastily, Zhizhou rushed away.

    He Chenguang watched as Zhizhou disappeared in a hurry, leaving a sour taste in his heart. Yet, he couldn¡¯t say anything.

    He liked Zhizhou, liked the seemingly gentle girl. Yet, he didn¡¯t hold much hope.

    Zhizhou was beautiful and gentle, emanating an aristocratic aura. There wouldn¡¯t be a shortage of suitors.

    Zhizhou returned to her residence, sat on her bed, and felt miserable.

    She liked He Chenguang but felt they couldn¡¯t be together.

    He Chenguang¡¯s family background...

    She didn¡¯t care about such matters, but her father, Lu Mojing, did.

    Lu Mojing had invested so much effort in raising her. His aim was for her to live a better life, to marry someone better.

    He Chenguang wasn¡¯t the one. If they become a couple now, Lu Mojing would undoubtedly try to separate them.

    Zhizhou took out her phone and dialed a number.

    "Hello."

    The call connected. An emotionless voice came from the other end.

    "Xu Boyan, you wouldn¡¯t marry me, would you?"

    After a long silence, Zhizhou spoke slowly.

    "I don¡¯t love you."

    Xu Boyan responded coldly, startled by her question.

    "I know that. I also don¡¯t love you, I just wanted to confirm...It¡¯s impossible for you to ever marry me, right?"

    Zhizhou asked hesitantly.

    The two of them had been friends since childhood; their relationship had never been good nor bad. Just ordinary friends.

    Xu Boyan didn¡¯t like her, and she didn¡¯t like Xu Boyan.

    However, marriage sometimes isn¡¯t determined by love or the lack thereof, rather by compatibility.

    If she married Xu Boyan, it would be the most appropriate and beneficial match.

    The Young Master Xu and Miss Lu of Kyoto.

    Xu Boyan: "I don¡¯t like settling."

    "If you meet someone you like, you can pursue them."

    After a brief silence, Xu Boyan replied, his voice still cold.

    "I¡¯ll hang up now, I¡¯ve interrupted you."

    Zhizhou ended the call and lay on her bed.

    Lu Mojing had always been fond of Xu Boyan and constantly sought to match them. However, neither of them had ever entertained the thought.

    It felt like gaining an advantage in bargaining, something to fool herself into believing.

    What if, just what if, she could keep going with He Chenguang, right?

    Zhizhou scrolled through her chat history with He Chenguang. Ever since they had added each other on Wechat, their conversation had hardly ever stopped.

    They had known each other for about six months now.

    Zhizhou felt her heart was in chaos. She wanted to be with He Chenguang, but she also felt apprehensive.

    [Zhizhou, it¡¯s okay. If you don¡¯t have feelings for me, just forget what I said today. I hope we can still be friends.]

    As Zhizhou was scrolling through her phone, a message from He Chenguang popped up.

    Zhizhou bit her lip tightly, looking at the message sent by He Chenguang. She drew a deep breath but didn¡¯t reply.

    Maybe, maybe it¡¯s worth a try.

    She hadn¡¯t ever experienced being in love. It wouldn¡¯t be so bad to get a taste of romance, right?

    Zhizhou fell asleep clutching her phone, without replying to He Chenguang¡¯s message.

 Chapter 645: Extra - on Lu Zhizhou â‘¡_1

    Chapter 645: Extra Chapter on Lu Zhizhou ¢Ú_1The next day after Lu Zhizhou finished freshening up, she planned to go downstairs for breakfast. Just as she stepped out of her residential community, she saw He Chenguang.

    He Chenguang was holding breakfast in his hand, waiting for Lu Zhizhou at the entrance of the community as he usually did so they could go to class together.

    Lu Zhizhou¡¯s steps involuntarily faltered, and she gently bit her lower lip, standing still in one place.

    Suddenly she didn¡¯t know how to face He Chenguang anymore.

    "Zhizhou, good morning."

    He Chenguang behaved as if nothing had happened. As usual, he handed her breakfast, not mentioning last night¡¯s events, and still wore his usual smile.

    Lu Zhizhou took the breakfast, keeping her head down and avoiding eye contact with He Chenguang.

    "Don¡¯t think too much."

    He Chenguang saw that Lu Zhizhou was in low spirits and spoke gently to her.

    He knew that his words last night had troubled her. He felt truly sorry yet had no regrets over his impulsiveness.

    Whether there was an outcome or not didn¡¯t matter; what mattered was that he had expressed his feelings. At least he had made an effort. He wouldn¡¯t have any regrets in the future.

    He didn¡¯t expect a response from Lu Zhizhou, as he was well aware of the chasm between them.

    "He Chenguang, let¡¯s be together."

    Standing in front of He Chenguang, Lu Zhizhou looked at the breakfast bag in her hand. She spoke in a serious tone.

    Back in Kyoto, she used to have feelings for someone. However, due to Lu Mojing, she dared not express her feelings and could only bury them deep inside her heart, letting them fade gradually over time.

    Lu Zhizhou knew that aside from Xu Boyan, Lu Mojing didn¡¯t hold anyone else in high regard. He fervently hoped that she could end up with Xu Boyan.

    However, Xu Boyan had said that he wouldn¡¯t marry her. Perhaps her relationship might have a future if she didn¡¯t end up with Xu Boyan, right?

    "What did you say?"

    He Chenguang wondered if he had misheard her. He looked at Lu Zhizhou with disbelief in his eyes.

    "Let¡¯s be together, let¡¯s try it."

    Lu Zhizhou took a deep breath and repeated her words.

    They could try.

    She liked He Chenguang, in an unnoticed and unconsented way.

    However, there was someone she liked in her youth, but that affection had faded over time, and now it was gone.

    "Are you sure you¡¯re not joking?"

    He Chenguang stared into Lu Zhizhou¡¯s eyes. He was more serious than ever. He was afraid, afraid that Lu Zhizhou was just joking around, and this unfounded fear was killing him.

    "I¡¯m serious."

    Lu Zhizhou nodded her head.

    He Chenguang hugged Lu Zhizhou tightly. He was ecstatic. His happiness soared, almost as if he was ready to take flight.

    Once they got together, they became inseparable, just like any other lovey-dovey couple in a relationship.

    Lu Zhizhou thought that once the novelty wore off, He Chenguang would stop liking her, or her feelings for He Chenguang would fade.

    However, she found that her feelings for He Chenguang were growing deeper and that He Chenguang was treating her better and better.

    "Zhizhou, will you marry me?"

    In their sophomore year, after being together for more than a year, He Chenguang hugged Lu Zhizhou around the waist and asked in a deep affectionate tone.

    Lu Zhizhou froze instantly, yet the hint of a smile remained on her lips. "You¡¯re not at the legal marriage age yet. It¡¯s too early to talk about this."

    At that time, He Chenguang and she were both twenty years old.

    "Alright, I¡¯ll ask you again when I¡¯m twenty-two," He Chenguang said slowly without overthinking, and his grip on Lu Zhizhou¡¯s hand tightened slightly.

    Only Lu Zhizhou knew that she was just trying to change the subject. There was nothing more to it.

    She and He Chenguang might not actually end up together in the end, but she was thoroughly enamored with every moment they spent together.

    He Chenguang would give her presents on holidays, bring her an umbrella when it rained, brew brown sugar ginger tea when she was on her period, and stay by her side when she was sick...

    In short, He Chenguang was truly wonderful. So much so, that Lu Zhizhou felt she couldn¡¯t live without him.

    How could a woman possibly resist a man who could be so kind?

    Of course, any girl would find a boy like He Chenguang hard to resist. She was no exception.

    "He Chenguang, why are you so good to me?"

    On countless nights, before closing her eyes to sleep, Lu Zhizhou pondered over this question, unable to find an answer.

    Finally, on a sunny afternoon, Lu Zhizhou voiced the question that had been pressing her for ages.

    "Silly girl, you¡¯re my girlfriend, my future wife. If I don¡¯t treat you well, who else should I pamper, hmm?"

    He Chenguang¡¯s voice was filled with tenderness and love as he calmly answered her question.

    Lu Zhizhou smiled on the outside, sweet as always. But inside, she felt bitter.

    He Chenguang had already planned out their future, yet she wanted to retreat. She didn¡¯t dare to think about the future.

    What could she do?

    She had lost her mother at a young age and was brought up single-handedly by her father. Although her father was strict and pushed her to study subjects she didn¡¯t like, his love for her was true.

    Thanks to her father, she had become the enchanting Lu Zhizhou, the focus of admiration and respect wherever she went.

    When it came to choosing between her father and boyfriend, her scales tipped in favor of her father.

    She felt guilty, but there was nothing she could say, and she dared not speak out.

    "He Chenguang, what if, and I¡¯m just saying if, what if you stop liking me?"

    Lu Zhizhou, with chopsticks in her hand, kept stirring the rice in her bowl as she asked this question slowly.

    She didn¡¯t know whether He Chenguang would continue liking her in the future. Even if she still liked He Chenguang, they might part ways in the end. So, she hoped that He Chenguang would stop liking her at some point.

    "What are you talking about? I, He Chenguang, swear that I¡¯ll only love Lu Zhizhou in this life. Apart from Lu Zhizhou, I don¡¯t like anyone else."

    He Chenguang raised his right hand, saying this seriously and fervently.

    He was certain that he loved Lu Zhizhou, and he loved her deeply.

    Lu Zhizhou smiled. In He Chenguang¡¯s eyes, she seemed to be delighted, but internally, she was incredibly bitter.

    Lu Mojing had trained her to smile sincerely and tenderly whenever and wherever, regardless of her mood.

    Now, she used this ability to hide her feelings from He Chenguang.

    "I¡¯ll always love you." Sear?h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    He Chenguang looked at Lu Zhizhou and reassured her once more. He was making a promise.

 Chapter 646: Extra - on Lu Zhizhou â‘¢_1

    Chapter 646: Extra Chapter on Lu Zhizhou ¢Û_1The four years of university sped by, and Lu Zhizhou was on the verge of graduation. The closer it came, the more anxious she felt - graduation meant she had to return to her home country.

    It also meant that her relationship with He Chenguang would be next to impossible to keep.

    Lu Mojing had been calling her again and again, urging her to return home and pressure her into settling things with Xu Boyan...

    "Zhuozhou, why have you been looking upset recently? Remember to talk to me if anything is bothering you."

    He Chenguang looked at Lu Zhizhou, starting to worry.

    Lu Zhizhou had been downcast these days, seemingly troubled. It made He Chenguang quite concerned.

    "Nothing."

    Lu Zhizhou shook her head, not knowing how to express her feelings.

    Lu Mojing¡¯s incessant calls urging her to return home were like a noose around her neck, which made Lu Zhizhou feel annoyed and flustered.

    As the days crept closer, Lu Zhizhou felt increasingly uneasy.

    On graduation day, they took graduation photos and fellow students from all around the world prepared to go their separate ways, some heading into the workforce and some returning home. Everyone ended up scattering completely.

    Lu Mojing kept pushing Lu Zhizhou to return to China, but she delayed it for a few days.

    "Zhuozhou, did you call me here for something?"

    The sea breeze was gently blowing, Lu Zhizhou was facing the ocean with her back to He Chenguang. He Chenguang, watching her back, asked curiously.

    There had been something strange about Lu Zhizhou these last few days.

    "Chenguang, I have something to tell you."

    Lu Zhizhou took a deep breath and turned around. The smile on her face was light, giving no clue that anything was amiss.

    "Go ahead."

    He Chenguang appeared somewhat dazed.

    "We... should break up..."

    Lu Zhizhou gently closed her eyes, her tone surprisingly calm.

    However, only Lu Zhizhou herself knew that her heart was in turmoil. She was feeling so terrible that she could barely breathe.

    "What?"

    He Chenguang was stunned, he thought he had heard wrong. How could Lu Zhizhou propose breaking up?

    They loved each other so much, the bond between them was so strong.

    "I said, He Chenguang, I want to break up with you."

    Lu Zhizhou¡¯s voice hardened somewhat. Her facial expression did not change and she remained calm.

    "You¡¯re joking, right? Zhuozhou, today isn¡¯t April Fool¡¯s Day."

    He Chenguang felt like he could hardly breathe. He shook his head, his eyes filled with disbelief.

    Lu Zhizhou wanted to break up with him, but how could that be possible?

    "I¡¯m not joking, I¡¯m serious. He Chenguang, I, Lu Zhizhou don¡¯t like you anymore. We¡¯ve been together for too long and I don¡¯t feel the way I used to."

    Lu Zhizhou spoke, the wind blowing through her hair. She suddenly felt very cold, perhaps because her heart was cold.

    She felt hopeless, that she had no control over her own life. It felt like a failure.

    If she could live her life over again, she would live differently.

    "Lu Zhizhou, but I like you, no, I love you."

    He Chenguang cried out passionately

    "I don¡¯t like you."

    Lu Zhizhou left these words behind and left quickly, as if she were escaping.

    He Chenguang stood still for a long time, unable to process what had just happened.

    Later he was unable to get through to Lu Zhizhou on her phone. She didn¡¯t come out to see him, he stood under her apartment building, but never saw Lu Zhizhou.

    Lu Zhizhou fell into a slump for a few days at home, then packed her bags to return to Kyoto while Lu Mojing began to rush her again.

    "Zhuozhou"

    He Chenguang, who hadn¡¯t seen Lu Zhizhou for a long time, finally saw Lu Zhizhou again and he was very excited.

    "Where are you going..."

    Then he saw the suitcase Lu Zhizhou was pulling. He was stunned.

    "I am going back home, I have canceled the lease of the apartment, this is our final goodbye."

    The smile was still bright on Lu Zhizhou¡¯s face, as if it were the first time he had met Lu Zhizhou.

    In his heart, He Chenguang felt choked up, too choked up to breathe. It was unbearable.

    "Don¡¯t go."

    He Chenguang grabbed Lu Zhizhou¡¯s hand, begging her not to leave.

    "I¡¯m sorry, I don¡¯t love you anymore."

    Lu Zhizhou shook off He Chenguang¡¯s hand and left without any hesitation.

    He Chenguang chased her to the airport, but he wasn¡¯t able to stop Lu Zhizhou from leaving. He could only watch helplessly as Lu Zhizhou left him.

    On the plane, Lu Zhizhou couldn¡¯t help but break down in tears looking at the scenery outside the window, feeling a wave of mixed emotions.

    Maybe she should never have studied abroad. If she hadn¡¯t gone, she wouldn¡¯t have met He Chenguang, wouldn¡¯t have had everything that happened next.

    Lu Zhizhou, you don¡¯t even have the chance to pursue love, you are such a failure.

    When she arrived in Kyoto it was afternoon. Before she could rest, Lu Mojing informed her that he had planned a welcome party for her. Sitting on the bench outside the airport, she was stroking her necklace, tears streaming down her face.

    It was the last memento from He Chenguang.

    ¡ª¡ª

    "This is my daughter Zhizhou who has just returned from studying abroad."

    Lu Mojing introduced Lu Zhizhou to the others.

    Lu Zhizhou had always been a famous figure in Kyoto. Even though her fame had dwindled after being absent from Kyoto for a long time, everyone still recognized her name.

    "Oh, this is Zhizhou, she has become even more beautiful."

    "Zhizhou is as beautiful as ever."

    "Without a doubt, the title of the most beautiful woman in Kyoto belongs to Zhizhou."

    "Zhizhou has grown to be even more elegant and unassuming."

    "Zhizhou is really beautiful."

    "..."

    All around were voices praising Lu Zhizhou. And indeed, Lu Zhizhou was deserving of the praise.

    But hear all these voices, Lu Zhizhou didn¡¯t feel happy. Instead, it made her uncomfortable.

    "Respected uncles, aunts, and everyone, I am Zhizhou. Thank you all for attending my homecoming party, I would like to propose a toast."

    There was a tender smile on Lu Zhizhou¡¯s face, and she smiled in a way that was graced and proper, leaving no room for criticism.

    Everyone present was smiling ear to ear.

    Lu Zhizhou touched her neck, and suddenly realized that it was bare. She was taken aback.

    The necklace - it seemed she had forgotten to take it with her. She felt a sudden surge of urgency.

    Lu Mojing was still enthusiastically introducing his daughter and showing her off.

    "Dad, I need to go look for something. I¡¯ll be right back."

    Lu Zhizhou was very anxious. She said this and hurriedly left, incredibly worried.

    "Ah, I¡¯m sorry, I didn¡¯t hurt you, did I?"

    As soon as she turned the corner, Lu Zhizhou bumped into someone. She was horribly sorry and started apologizing, still incredibly agitated.

    "It¡¯s fine."

    The person she bumped into replied coldly.

    The woman, no, the girl in front of her was very beautiful and seemed quite aloof. But Lu Zhizhou didn¡¯t have the time to worry about others.

    "I¡¯m sorry, I¡¯m in a bit of a hurry."

    Lu Zhizhou straightened out her white dress and apologized again. S§×arch* The N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

 Chapter 647: Extra - on Lu Zhizhou â‘£_1

    Chapter 647: Extra Chapter on Lu Zhizhou ¢Ü_1Lu Zhizhou was truly amazed by Lu Qingyi. The girl in front of her was stunningly beautiful, even to the point of being inhumanly gorgeous.

    She already looked pretty at such a young age.

    However, she seemed aloof, not the easy-going kind.

    Lu Qingyi replied with a muted "Hmm."

    "I have to leave now, I¡¯m truly sorry." sea??h th§× NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    After saying that, Lu Zhizhou hastily left the Guxiang Residence. She was in great urgency as the necklace she had lost was a gift from He Chenguang and she was deathly afraid of not being able to find it.

    As soon as she got outside, she hailed a taxi and headed straight for the airport. She was desperately worried, fearing she wouldn¡¯t be able to find the necklace if she lost it.

    Now that they¡¯ve broken up, the necklace was the last memento linked to him. She was terrified she would lose even that.

    Thankfully, she found the necklace right at the place where she had lost it. She felt relieved the moment she held the necklace in her hand.

    She had been so ruthless in the things she said about He Chenguang, it was unlikely that he would ever show up in her life again.

    As soon as Lu Zhizhou recovered her necklace, she received a call from Lu Mojing urging her to return.

    She was accustomed to obeying Lu Mojing since childhood. She was well aware that she owed her upbringing to Lu Mojing who had raised her single-handedly. Thus, she always listened to his words.

    Lu Zhizhou returned to the door of the private dining room. She took a deep breath, and then opened the door.

    "I¡¯m sorry for making you all wait."

    Lu Zhizhou opened the door, her breath slightly rough. She spoke with elegance and grace in an apologetic tone.

    "No problem at all, Miss Lu, you are still as gentle and beautiful as before."

    "Zhizhou is getting prettier as she gets older."

    "Do you have a boyfriend?"

    "What are your plans for coming back home?"

    "You found your lost item, right?"

    "Zhizhou, my son isn¡¯t successful. Maybe he should try harder."

    "..."

    As soon as Lu Zhizhou stepped in, voices filled the room with praise for her.

    Today¡¯s center of attention was Lu Zhizhou, so naturally many conversations revolved around her.

    Lu Zhizhou was always praised in this circle, as these adults had watched her grow up. Since she was little, she was the envy of other parents.

    "Now that Zhizhou is back, let¡¯s serve the food."

    Lu Mohai broke the silence because of the delay in serving the meal due to Lu Zhizhou¡¯s absence.

    Lu Zhizhou glanced around the room and her gaze involuntarily landed on Lu Qingyi. She froze for a moment.

    Lu Qingyi was sitting between Xu Boyan and Gu Xiang. This was the woman she had accidentally bumped into. Lu Zhizhou was confused about Lu Qingyi¡¯s relationship with Xu Boyan.

    Lu Qingyi appeared quiet and aloof, and seemed quite young.

    "Dear uncles, aunts, and elders, I¡¯m sorry for keeping you waiting."

    Lu Zhizhou closed the door and apologized in a remorseful tone.

    When dealing with her elders, she was always polite, her demeanor very appropriate, just as her father hoped she would be.

    "And to all the young masters and ladies here, I¡¯m sorry as well."

    She then extended her greetings to the contemporaries present.

    "It¡¯s fine, you¡¯ve found your lost item right?"

    "As long as nothing is missing."

    "It¡¯s a small matter, no need to apologize."

    "..."

    People began to speak up. After all, it wasn¡¯t a big deal, and Lu Zhizhou had already apologized for causing the delay.

    It was natural that Lu Mojing had mentioned her lost item to the crowd.

    "Zhizhou, come over here."

    There was an empty sseat between Lu Mohai and Lu Mojing. Lu Mojing signalled his daughter to sit.

    "Dad, uncle."

    Lu Zhizhou responded with a warm smile and then sat down.

    "Pour some tea for your uncle."

    As soon as Lu Zhizhou sat down, Lu Mojing nudged her arm and signalled her.

    Lu Zhizhou understood Lu Mojing¡¯s suggestion. She smiled and then stood up.

    "Uncle, let me fill your cup."

    Lu Zhizhou had a warm smile on her lips. She lifted the teapot and poured tea for Lu Mohai.

    Although she was smiling on the outside, she felt bitter inside.

    "Zhizhou, what are your plans after coming back?"

    Lu Mohai gazed at the tea in his cup and slowly asked.

    "I...I¡¯ll see when the time comes."

    Lu Zhizhou gave a soft smile, paused for a moment, then answered.

    She wanted to say something, but could not articulate her thoughts.

    She had absolutely no interest in family assets and businesses.

    "Zhizhou, the family business is considerable. Let your uncle arrange a job for you, it can help you understand company management better."

    Lu Mojing slowly suggested, appearing as if he was planning for Lu Mohai, making his words sound very pleasing.

    "If possible, I¡¯ll follow my uncle¡¯s advice."

    Lu Zhizhou¡¯s chopstick-holding hand paused, then she responded softly.

    She looked at Lu Mohai, her smile warm yet seemingly revealing a sense of helplessness.

    Lu Mojing nodded in satisfaction. He was very pleased with Lu Zhizhou¡¯s response.

    Only by entering the company could she gain a foothold in the core of the Lu Family, and then possibly take control of the family¡¯s assets.

    "I¡¯ll arrange it for you in due course."

    Lu Mohai replied, a faint smile playing at the corner of his mouth.

    Maybe the members of the Lu Family were by nature gentle. This was true for Lu Mohai, Lu Zhizhou, and even Lu Mojing, to some extent.

    "Okay, thank you, uncle."

    Lu Zhizhou replied politely and then lowered her head.

    This wasn¡¯t the life she wanted, but it seemed she had no choice but to accept it. She felt a deep sense of helplessness.

    "What did you lose? Let me take a look. It must be really important."

    Lu Mojing looked at Lu Zhizhou and asked.

    "No, it¡¯s just a woman¡¯s belonging."

    Lu Zhizhou shook her head and replied softly, gently biting her lips.

    Lu Mojing didn¡¯t probe further.

    "Go and say hello to Xu Boyan."

    Lu Mojing glanced at the next table and instructed.

    Establishing a good relationship with Xu Boyan was very important. He hoped his daughter could seize this opportunity.

    "Dad..."

    Lu Zhizhou looked up, her gaze locking with Lu Qingyi¡¯s. She was momentarily startled and swallowed the words she was about to say.

    "Go ahead."

    Lu Mojing urged her.

    Lu Mohai glanced at Lu Mojing. He knew exactly what was on Lu Mojing¡¯s mind.

    Didn¡¯t Lu Mojing hear what was just said?

    Xu Boyan was already married.

    What did he mean by sending his daughter over now?

    Lu Zhizhou bit her lip lightly, then stood up and made her way over, "Aunt Xu, long time no see."

    Lu Zhizhou walked over to Xu Boyan, first saying hello to Gu Xiang.

    "Xu Boyan, long time no see."

    Then, she turned to greet Xu Boyan.

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    Chapter 648: Extra Chapter on Lu Zhizhou ¢Ý_1Xu Boyan nodded at Lu Zhizhou to greet them, without uttering a single word.

    "Zhizhou, you are becoming more and more beautiful. How was life abroad? What are your plans now that you¡¯re back?"

    Gu Xiang had a sweet smile as she asked Lu Zhizhou, expressing sincere concern like an elder would.

    She really admired Lu Zhizhou¡¯s personality and liked this girl, having once hoped that Lu Zhizhou could be with Xu Boyan.

    "It was good. I plan to work here, as I prefer the environment back home."

    Lu Zhizhou answered with a smile, completely unfazed by Xu Boyan¡¯s stoic demeanor.

    To be honest, she didn¡¯t feel anything for Xu Boyan, but she did like Gu Xiang, maybe because she missed having a mother around.

    "Yes, home is always better."

    Gu Xiang nodded in agreement.

    "And who might this young lady be?"

    Lu Zhizhou¡¯s gaze fell onto Lu Qingyi. She asked with a hint of curiosity. S§×ar?h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    She¡¯s truly beautiful.

    Even as a young girl, she¡¯s breathtaking. It¡¯s clear she will grow into something extraordinary.

    This was the first time Lu Zhizhou had encountered such a striking girl, and she felt quite a warm affection for Lu Qingyi.

    "Boyan¡¯s wife."

    Gu Xiang looked at Lu Qingyi, gently ruffling her hair as she softly announced.

    Wife?

    Lu Zhizhou was surprised, glancing at Xu Boyan. Seeing that he showed no dissatisfaction, she turned her attention back to Lu Qingyi, her gaze becoming slightly doubtful.

    Lu Qingyi looked so young. Could it be that Xu Boyan was into younger girls?

    "She¡¯s of legal age already?"

    Lu Zhizhou asked after a few seconds¡¯ pause.

    Could Boyan have this sort of preference for school-aged girls?

    "Yes, she¡¯s reached the legal age."

    Gu Xiang replied casually, a knowing smile on her face.

    "She¡¯s twenty already?"

    Lu Zhizhou was taken aback. She continued to regard Lu Qingyi with a visibly incredulous look.

    Given Xu Boyan¡¯s capabilities, he would have no problems procuring a marriage certificate, even if it was before the legal age.

    Lu Zhizhou was stunned to think that this seemingly young girl before her was already twenty years old.

    Lu Qingyi, however, remained unfazed, merely acknowledging with a gentle nod, yet not uttering a word.

    After the exchange of formalities, Lu Zhizhou returned to her seat.

    "Dad, I would like to go out for some air."

    Everyone was busy eating and chatting. Lu Zhizhou spoke up, feeling the room was getting a bit too lively. She just wanted to have a quiet moment alone.

    Seeing Lu Qingyi and Xu Boyan adorably paired up made her feel oppressed, and uncomfortable.

    She envied Xu Boyan and Lu Qingyi, for their freedom to be openly affectionate and for having their parents¡¯ approval.

    "Go ahead."

    Before Lu Mojing could respond, Lu Mohai spoke, granting her permission to leave.

    Lu Mojing simply waived goodbye at Lu Zhizhou.

    Stepping outside where the wind was playing up and the temperature was slightly chilling, Lu Zhizhou brushed her hair neatly, looking down at the silver necklace in her palm. Her smile turned slightly bitter.

    The roof design of Guxiang Residence was spectacular, with swings and pairs of tables and chairs, lush greenery all around. An ideal place to sit when feeling low.

    Lu Zhizhou sits on a swing, pulls out a pack of cigarettes, lights one up and takes a puff.

    While most people perceived her as a good girl, she was the only one who knew her own secret habits and occasional indulgence in smoking.

    Lu Zhizhou held onto the ropes of the swing with her left hand while holding the cigarette in her right, the wind fluttering her long hair.

    He Chenguang, I¡¯m sorry...

    I¡¯m sorry for having deceived your feelings.

    While she was feeling quite blue, she was thinking about He Chenguang, reminiscing the moments they had shared.

    "You... feeling upset?"

    Turning around, Lu Zhizhou happened to catch Lu Qingyi standing behind her, looking indifferent. Extinguishing her cigarette, she asked.

    "No."

    Lu Qingyi took a few steps forwards, her voice slightly cold.

    "Why did you come up here then?"

    Lu Zhizhou hopped off the swing, tilting her head slightly as she regarded Lu Qingyi fondly.

    She truly cherished the girl. She was a pretty and cool-headed girl.

    Lu Qingyi: "It¡¯s quiet here."

    "Are you really married to Xu Boyan?"

    Looking at Lu Qingyi, Lu Zhizhou asked sincerely, her eyes carrying a hint of disbelief.

    Xu Boyan had a certain attribute to his personality; he didn¡¯t seem the type to marry young. Furthermore, the girl in front of her seemed too young and cool-headed, hardly likely to be the type to marry young either.

    Lu Zhizhou was genuinely curious. Could it be that Xu Boyan was mesmerized by this young girl?

    As the saying goes, even heroes can¡¯t resist feminine charm.

    "Mhm, we got our marriage certificate on my 20th birthday."

    Lu Qingyi nodded seriously.

    "We liked each other, so we wanted to spend our lifetime together."

    The young girl spoke earnestly, every word emanating sincerity.

    "Liked each other and wanted to spend lifetime together? What about your parents?"

    Lu Zhizhou suddenly burst into chuckles. She asked, her tone a mix of curiosity and ridicule.

    Though we live in an age of freedom to choose one¡¯s life partner, parents don¡¯t always keep their noses out. Some parents would still interfere.

    Like Lu Mojing, for instance.

    "Being together because you like each other" might be a luxury for Lu Zhizhou, something she didn¡¯t dare dream about.

    "My marriage has nothing to do with them."

    Lu Qingyi spoke in a assertive tone, her face emotionless.

    "Young lady, what¡¯s your name?"

    Upon hearing Lu Qingyi¡¯s response, Lu Zhizhou became noticeably more interested. She leaned forward and asked.

    The young lady appeared quite sincere.

    "Lu Qingyi."

    "What a coincidence, my name is Lu Zhizhou. We share the same surname."

    Lu Zhizhou let out a small laugh, feeling as if it all was a strange coincidence.

    "You are very beautiful, and I like you a lot."

    Lu Zhizhou didn¡¯t hide her feelings for Lu Qingyi, openly expressing them.

    Pretty women, beautiful things, they were universally admired. Lu Zhizhou was no exception.

    Right from the first glance, Lu Zhizhou was smitten by Lu Qingyi¡¯s beauty and felt a special bond with her.

    Lu Qingyi looked at Lu Zhizhou and said softly, "Unfortunate."

    Lu Zhizhou was confused, not understanding what Lu Qingyi meant, yet she just smiled without asking further.

    "I feel a connection with you, and I like you very much."

    Lu Zhizhou spoke. The sincerity in her eyes as she looked at Lu Qingyi was unmistakable.

    Lu Qingyi remained silent.

    "How did you and Xu Boyan meet?"

    Suddenly, Lu Zhizhou grew curious and asked.

    Although she wasn¡¯t particularly close to Xu Boyan, having grown up with him, she knew what kind of person he was.

    Lu Qingyi was indeed beautiful, but Xu Boyan was constantly surrounded by beautiful women. He wouldn¡¯t be captivated by her for her looks alone.

    There must have been something different about Lu Qingyi.

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    Chapter 649: Extra Chapter on Lu Zhizhou ¢Þ_1"Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯m not interested in Xu Boyan."

    Lu Zhizhou thought Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t dare to speak to her because she was interested in Xu Boyan.

    Regarding Xu Boyan, she really wasn¡¯t interested. The boy called He Chenguang had fully occupied her heart.

    Even before she met He Chenguang, she was not attracted to Xu Boyan. After she met He Chenguang, she felt even less for Xu Boyan.

    Xu Boyan was a prince charming in many people¡¯s eyes, but he was never Lu Zhizhou¡¯s prince charming.

    "I have never doubted Xu Boyan. I trust his feelings for me."

    Lu Qingyi laughed, her expression serious as she looked at Lu Zhizhou.

    But Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t feel threatened either because she trusted Xu Boyan.

    Lu Zhizhou smiled, looking at Lu Qingyi, who seemed suddenly envious.

    She was envious that Lu Qingyi could be with the boy she liked, while she thought it was a luxury.

    "Did you find the thing you were looking for?"

    Lu Qingyi suddenly asked Lu Zhizhou.

    When they accidentally bumped into each other, Lu Zhizhou had been looking for something.

    "I found it."

    Lu Zhizhou clenched her fists, slowly speaking.

    The moment the thing fell, she felt her heart was empty, panic-stricken, hastily looking for it.

    Now that she had found it, her heart returned to its place.

    It was the only memory left to her by He Chenguang.

    "Is it valuable?"

    Lu Qingyi asked.

    "Yes, very valuable."

    Lu Zhizhou replied.

    Yes, it was precious, the necklace was a token of her lost love.

    Both of them fell silent. Lu Qingyi¡¯s phone rang at this moment. She answered it and then said, "I¡¯ll be right down."

    After saying that, Lu Qingyi hung up the call.

    "I¡¯m leaving first, are you coming along?"

    Lu Qingyi took a step forward and then stopped to look at Lu Zhizhou as she asked.

    "Xu Boyan called for you?"

    Lu Zhizhou smiled faintly as she slowly spoke.

    Lu Qingyi nodded.

    "I was thinking of going downstairs too."

    Lu Zhizhou said immediately, and then she and Lu Qingyi walked out, one following the other.

    Lu Qingyi was leading, Lu Zhizhou following.

    Lu Zhizhou looked at Lu Qingyi¡¯s retreating figure, the smile at the corner of her lips was slightly bitter. She envied Lu Qingyi very much.

    "Let¡¯s go. We¡¯re going home."

    Xu Boyan had been waiting for Lu Qingyi. Seeing her come over, he immediately walked towards her, gently ruffled her hair, his voice soft.

    When he saw Lu Zhizhou, Xu Boyan nodded at her.

    "Boyan, I didn¡¯t expect you to get married before me."

    Lu Zhizhou teased Xu Boyan, with a faint smile at the corners of her mouth.

    Things you don¡¯t expect are bound to happen one day.

    She never thought she would fall in love with He Chenguang when she was studying abroad. She hadn¡¯t expected Xu Boyan to marry so quickly either.

    Indeed, things one least expects happen often.

    "I¡¯m 24 now, and you¡¯re not far behind."

    Xu Boyan¡¯s left hand was in his trouser pocket, his right hand holding Lu Qingyi¡¯s hand, his voice cool and indifferent.

    Lu Zhizhou only smiled and didn¡¯t say anything. There was a trace of bitterness hidden at the corner of her lips that was hard to detect.

    Marriage?

    She had thought about it, dreaming about her future with He Chenguang when they were together, but a series of calls from Lu Mojing stopped her daydreams.

    So, she was not expecting any marriage, because regardless of who it was, it made no difference to her if the person was not He Chenguang.

    "Qingyi, can I call you that?"

    Lu Zhizhou¡¯s gaze fell on Lu Qingyi¡¯s face as she slowly spoke.

    Lu Qingyi made her feel a little familiar.

    Lu Qingyi nodded, indicating no objections.

    "Can I add you as a friend?"

    She extended her phone to Lu Qingyi, asking softly.

    "There¡¯s no special reason. I just simply want to add a friend."

    Seeing Lu Qingyi unmoved, she explained.

    She just felt a rapport with Lu Qingyi and wanted to add her contact information. That¡¯s all.

    After adding her as a friend, Lu Qingyi and Xu Boyan left.

    Lu Zhizhou watched the two of them leave, a faint smile on her lips. It was nice.

    Lu Zhizhou didn¡¯t expect to see Lu Qingyi again, this time as the Divine Doctor treating her mentor Jian He.

    Seeing the young Lu Qingyi, she was surprised but did not doubt it.

    Later, she found out that Lu Qingyi was actually the Sixth Month. Lu Zhizhou was surprised that such a young girl could have such great achievements.

    She had grown up receiving praise and was considered a prodigy by many. She had never met a woman more outstanding than herself, and Lu Qingyi was the first.

    Maybe even the only one.

    Lu Mojing really wanted her to work at the company, but she had absolutely no interest, trying to excuse herself and even asking Lu Mohai for help.

    "Selling Freedom," the small shop was opened. She watched as more and more customers came, and was quite delighted, even reserving a spot for Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi also liked coming to her shop. After knowing that Lu Qingyi was her cousin, Lu Zhizhou was surprised for a long time and felt especially happy.

    Blood ties were truly a magical thing.

    She showed Lu Qingyi her necklace, and also told Lu Qingyi that there was a man living in her heart.

    When Lu Qingyi saw the necklace, something seemed off, but Lu Zhizhou didn¡¯t think much of it.

    One day, she was busy working in the shop when He Chenguang suddenly appeared. She was instantly stunned.

    How did He Chenguang find her?

    Why did He Chenguang come?

    How could He Chenguang...?

    She had a series of questions in her heart. Seeing He Chenguang, her feelings were incredibly complex. S§×ar?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    The two of them talked for a long time. He Chenguang said he could try. Lu Zhizhou thought of Lu Qingyi¡¯s words and suddenly realized life was short, and she should fight for her love.

    He Chenguang stayed to help her in the shop every day. She felt her life was fulfilling, and she loved this kind of life.

    Lu Zhizhou realized the person she should be most grateful to was Lu Qingyi. If not for her, she and He Chenguang might have missed each other in this life.

    Lu Qingyi was pregnant, and Lu Zhizhou was envious.

    She was envious that Lu Qingyi got the approval of both families and was envious that Xu Boyan treated Lu Qingyi as always.

    Of course, as Lu Qingyi¡¯s sister, she was definitely happy for her, but she honestly thought Lu Qingyi was living a weary life.

    Every day she had lots of things to do, and even though she was pregnant, she was still busy with work, even thinking about shooting a movie.

    She admired Lu Qingyi¡¯s personality because Lu Qingyi was the kind of person who did whatever she thought of. She did not let anyone hold her back, she persisted with her ideas.

    Lu Zhizhou was thinking, if only she could be as relaxed as Lu Qingyi.

 Chapter 650: Extra story of Lu Zhizhou - 7

    Chapter 650: Extra story of Lu Zhizhou Chapter 7Every day spent with He Chenguang, Lu Zhizhou felt that each of her days was exceptionally joyful.

    Paper cannot contain fire, and Lu Mojing found out about He Chenguang¡¯s matter and came to her store for the first time.

    They had a big argument, and Lu Mojing even hit her. It was the first time in her life that she got hit, and the first time that Lu Mojing had hit her.

    It hurt so much.

    She felt Lu Mojing¡¯s disappointment in her, but she did not regret it. She also had to fight for herself at least once.

    Life is so long, being able to meet someone you like, and who also likes you back, is already not an easy thing.

    Having witnessed Lu Qingyi¡¯s wedding, Lu Zhizhou longed even more for her own wedding, but she had no idea how to persuade Lu Mojing.

    Because Lu Qingyi stepped in to help, Lu Mojing did not break them up but kept criticizing He Chenguang, hoping they would part ways.

    Later, Lu Qingyi handed over the Lu Family business to her in a trade with Lu Mojing. Thus, she could openly be with He Chenguang.

    That day, they went to register their marriage, and subsequently, they kept busy planning the wedding. Lu Mojing did not seem happy, but he was always taking care of things for her.

    Her wedding with He Chenguang was not particularly grand, but Lu Zhizhou was extremely satisfied.

    She could finally be with He Chenguang openly, and she was especially, especially happy.

    "Qingyi, if it weren¡¯t for you, I might not be happy right now."

    On the night before the wedding, Lu Zhizhou called Lu Qingyi and slowly began to speak.

    Lu Qingyi was heavily pregnant and couldn¡¯t come over because of her condition.

    "It¡¯s you who gives people the courage to pursue love."

    "It¡¯s you who allowed me to have my own love."

    "Thank you, thank you for appearing in my life, thank you for showing me hope."

    "I¡¯m very fortunate to have a sister like you, you are my redemption."

    "..."

    Lu Zhizhou said a lot, a lot of words, all things she wanted to say.

    Indeed, Lu Qingyi was her, Lu Zhizhou¡¯s, redemption, not He Chenguang.

    If she hadn¡¯t met Lu Qingyi, she might now be living a monotonous life, possibly dating and marrying someone her father deemed suitable.

    Without love after marriage, the two of them would merely be respectful to each other.

    From the beginning to the end of the wedding, Lu Zhizhou¡¯s smile never ceased, she felt very, very happy.

    After the wedding, He Chenguang went to the company to try his hand at managing the business, while she continued to run her small shop.

    The days were extraordinarily blissful and content.

    The first time in so many years she saw Wen Linyu again was in her shop, and Lu Zhizhou was slightly stunned for a moment.

    She had always kept a secret, which was her fondness for Wen Linyu in her youth, liking his gentle and refined demure.

    Now seeing Wen Linyu, Lu Zhizhou¡¯s heart was calm, unfeeling. Wen Linyu was just the most beautiful memory of her youth, nothing more.

    Knowing that Wen Linyu and Lu Qingyi knew each other and knowing that Wen Linyu liked Lu Qingyi didn¡¯t affect Lu Zhizhou.

    She just felt a bit sorry for Wen Linyu¡¯s unrequited love.

    She busied herself with the shop every day, and occasionally, Lu Qingyi would come to sit with her. The two of them would chat about household affairs, and life was more comfortable than ever before.

    "Yiyi, the life I have now was given by you, thank you."

    She expressed her gratitude to Lu Qingyi more than once.

    Even though Lu Qingyi was the younger sister, she often seemed more like an older sister to her in many ways.

    Lu Zhizhou thought life would always go on peacefully, but little did she expect a strange woman to appear, a woman who always said odd things to her.

    Lu Zhizhou showed her impatience, yet a single sentence from the woman caused her to tremble.

    She said she was her mother.

    She said to come with her and live a good life.

    She said she could grant her the right to inherit property.

    She said...

    Lu Zhizhou felt her breathing was about to stop.

    Because Lu Mojing had told her that her mother died in childbirth, and it was not just Lu Mojing¡ªeveryone said the same.

    She had known this since childhood; how could she still have a mother?

    But who would use such a thing to deceive someone?

    Stumbling, she ran back to the old Lu Mansion to find Lu Mojing, whose words she now only trusted.

    Lu Mojing told her that, indeed, her mother was still alive but had simply abandoned her.

    Lu Mojing said a lot, detailing very clearly, and Lu Zhizhou felt as if the blood in her veins had frozen.

    She dared not believe it; perhaps she wanted to preserve a sliver of a pleasant thought about her mother in her heart.

    Stepping out of the Lu Mansion, she unconsciously returned to the shop, where she saw Lu Qingyi standing next to the spot she had saved for him.

    "Yiyi, what are you doing standing there?"

    A smile spread across her face, and then she walked towards Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Qingyi turned around and called out to her.

    Then, the woman suddenly spoke, uttering disdainful words toward Lu Qingyi.

    Only then did Lu Zhizhou realize that the woman hadn¡¯t left but had been there all along.

    The woman looked down on Lu Qingyi and even wanted her to cut ties with him.

    Lu Zhizhou sneered. By what right? By what right could this woman be so bold?

    Looking at the woman before her and the words that came out of her mouth, Lu Zhizhou actually felt quite bitter inside. S§×ar?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    So she did have a mother, but her mother was not like what she had imagined. She would rather have remained in the dark, preferring to believe that her mother was no longer alive.

    This woman claimed she had been secretly paying attention to her affairs, claimed to understand her, but she didn¡¯t know her at all.

    She was married, and the woman didn¡¯t know.

    Her wedding might not have been as grand as Lu Qingyi¡¯s, but it was not far off. With just a little inquiry, it was impossible not to know.

    She also had inheritance rights in the Lu Family, which the woman didn¡¯t believe she had, but the fact was, she did¡ªit was bestowed by Lu Qingyi.

    Lu Mojing arrived quickly as well, and after a few words of dispute, he took the woman away.

    Watching the woman disappear from her sight, to tell the truth, Lu Zhizhou didn¡¯t have many emotions, but she did feel quite disheartened.

    It turned out her life wasn¡¯t that great after all. She had thought that if her mother were still alive, she would be a very gentle and loving person.

    Why, then?

    Because Lu Mojing said she was like her mother, gentle and delicate. Back then, Lu Zhizhou truly believed it. Now she finally understood that Lu Mojing said that because he hoped she would become that kind of person.

    She had complained in her heart about Lu Mojing¡¯s shortcomings, but now she didn¡¯t feel that way anymore. Because Lu Mojing¡¯s love for her was real, and his wish for her happiness and health was also genuine.

    [The End]