After stepping into society, many people find themselves nostalgic for their school days. Compared to being a workhorse at a company, those days when you only had to worry about studying truly seem carefree.
But now that sheโs really back in her university years, Jiang Sui realizes she isnโt as excited as sheโd imaginedโin fact, sheโs already starting to feel bored.
On one hand, the โJiang Suiโ of this life had chosen a major completely mismatched with her past life; it was almost like a liberal arts student picking a science major.
The teacher on the podium spoke about things she wasnโt interested in, so class naturally became dull.
On the other hand, even though her body was now eighteen, Jiang Suiโs mental age still carried the weight of her previous life. Surrounded by freshmen whoโd just finished the High School Entrance Exam and were eager to have fun, Jiang Sui always felt like a middle-aged woman out of place among a bunch of kids.
During class, Jiang Sui always spent her time aloneโeither making plans to win over Lu Yunze, or preparing for her next move.
In short, if she wasnโt working on her strategy for Lu Yunze, she was preparing for it. She hardly had time to deal with those students who tried to strike up a conversation.
โThis classmate, is anyone sitting here?โ A boy approached with an awkward smile.
โNo.โ Jiang Sui kept her head down, taking notes.
โThen can I sit next to you?โ
โNo.โ
โUh, classmate, you seem to really like this class. How about we exchange notes?โ
โGet lost.โ
โUwuโฆโ
Exchange notes? What a joke.
Jiang Sui covered her Notebook with her palm, making sure that pitiful guy running away didnโt get a peek.
Everything in there was about Lu Yunzeโhis class schedule, the style of clothes he often wore, his preferences for different foods, and so on.
How could she possibly let anyone see that? Was he trying to test her identity? Or was he just really that boring?
โWhy am I always surrounded by such boring people?โ Jiang Sui closed her Notebook and sighed.
Luo Yao has plenty of admirers at this school. Iโm a girl too, so why hasnโt anyone tried to hit on me? Sometimes I want to know what it feels like to be in the spotlight.
But even if there were, Jiang Sui wouldnโt be happyโunless it was Lu Yunze, no amount of admirers would help her plan at all.
After class, Jiang Sui left the classroom with her Notebook full of girlish secrets. Before heading back to the Manor, she needed to stop by the market to buy some groceries.
Of course, this wasnโt an order from Luo Yao or the chef. The ingredients she bought were always secretly hidden in her own bedroom, and sheโd find a chance to sneak them into the Kitchen later.
โGood morning, Jiang Sui.โ
Chef Uncle had long since gotten used to her bringing groceries into the Kitchen.
โMiss wants to try something new today?โ
โThatโs right. Otherwise, Miss wouldnโt have specifically sent me to buy these things.โ
โSigh, youโre a Maid but youโre also cookingโmust be tough.โ
โItโs not tough.โ Jiang Suiโs expression softened. โAs long as I can do something for him, I have no complaints.โ
โYouโre a good Maid. If you ever run into trouble in the Kitchen, or want to learn a new dish, just let me know.โ
โOkay, thank you, Uncle.โ
โDonโt call me Uncle, Iโm only thirty-two.โ
So thirty-two isnโt old enough to be called Uncle? Then does that mean I can still claim to be a budding young girl?
If thatโs the case, then this budding flower could be considered her Secret Weapon. Itโs said that some flowers, at the very moment they bloom, are at their most fragrant and beautiful.
But now isnโt the right time.
Lu Yunzeโs affection hasnโt risen enough. If sheโs going to reveal her trump card, it has to be at a critical moment.
With that thought, Mo Qiu tied on her apron, pulled a knife from the rack, and started her new round of work.
At lunchtime, Lu Yunze and Luo Yao arrived at the Dining Hall as usual. The servants brought out dish after dish to the table.
Jiang Sui was among them. While serving, she quietly placed a small dish beside Lu Yunzeโs plate.
Lu Yunze, who had been chatting and laughing with Luo Yao, looked up and met her gaze for a brief instant. Neither spoke, but they both understood.
Jiang Sui nodded slightly, then pretended nothing had happened as she walked away.
Ever since Lu Yunze was discharged from the hospital, Jiang Sui had been secretly making him special dishes โto help him recover.โ Not every day, but every time, he was thoroughly satisfied.
Luo Yao? Of course she didnโt know about any of this.
Jiang Sui believed Lu Yunze wouldnโt betray her, after allโ
โA cute, thoughtful, and great-at-cooking Maid like me is impossible to find, even with a lantern.โ
Whenever Jiang Sui saw Luo Yao and Lu Yunze dining together in the Dining Hallโchatting with Luo Yao while secretly eating the special dish sheโd made for himโshe could hardly keep from laughing, so she never dared linger in the Dining Hall for long.
โTodayโs dish is done, too.โ
In the corridor, Jiang Sui made a mark in her little notebook with a ballpoint pen.
โNext time, I should try a brand-new recipe.โ
With her cooking skills honed by surviving alone in her previous life, it wouldnโt take long for Lu Yunzeโs stomach to be tamed by her. After all, cooking is a great way to grow closer. If she secures him early, it wonโt matter how hard Luo Yao struggles afterward.
But just this advantage isnโt enough.
Having captured one city, Jiang Sui still felt she was far from matching Luo Yao, who held half the kingdom.
She had to find another angle of attack.
Jiang Sui spent her entire lunch break thinking about it, unable to sleep, but still couldnโt decide.
As she carried a bucket of water and mop past the Central Courtyard, a melodious sound made her pause.
It was the piano.
Jiang Suiโs eyes widened slightly. Thatโs right, how could I have forgotten?
Since heโs a rich young master, itโs normal for Lu Yunze to have refined hobbies. Whenever he was home, aside from gaming with friends, most of his time was spent practicing piano. Thatโs why the sound of the Grand Piano often drifted down from the third floor.
Why didnโt I think of this before? I can approach him through his hobbies!
As long as we have common interests, Lu Yunze will naturally ignore Luo Yao and come wagging his tail to me.
Finishing her work quickly, Jiang Sui seized a lazy moment and hurried up to the third floor, following the sound of the piano to that room.
The door was tightly closed. Just as Jiang Sui grabbed the doorknob, she heard voices from inside.
โBrother Lu, didnโt you say you couldnโt play this piece before?โ
โI practiced hard. I think I can play it now.โ
So Luo Yaoโs here too. What a troublesome woman.
Beaten to the punch, Jiang Suiโs expression immediately soured.
She couldnโt barge in, but that was no problem for Jiang Sui. Taking advantage of the empty corridor, she turned her body into mist and slipped in through the crack under the door.
The Piano Room was quite large, with a small equipment closet attached. Jiang Sui snuck into the closet while no one was looking and transformed back into her human form.
No sooner had she steadied herself than the piano music abruptly stopped.
โWhatโs wrong?โ
โNothing. I just felt like something passed behind me. Maybe itโs my imagination. Brother Lu, keep playing.โ
โOkay.โ
Jiang Suiโs heart raced for a moment before calming down as she waited quietly in the closet.
The closet door wasnโt fully closed, so she could observe the outside through the gap.
Lu Yunze sat at the Grand Piano, playing intently. Luo Yao sat beside him, stretching out her legs and swaying to the rhythm.
They look so sweet together. How many times have you two enjoyed moments like this when I wasnโt around?
When the final note fell, the exhausted, sweaty Lu Yunze let out a breath of relief.
โThatโs the first time Iโve played the whole piece through. I finally did it.โ
โBrother Lu, here, have some water.โ
โThanks.โ
Seeing the smile on Lu Yunzeโs face, Jiang Sui bit her fingernail in secret frustration.
Not until the two of them left the Piano Room, chatting as they went, did Jiang Sui emerge from the closet and walk over to the piano.
She gently ran her fingers across the keys, as if feeling the lingering warmth and sweat left behind.
Is there any way to avoid Luo Yao and get close to Lu Yunze when heโs playing piano?
Or rather, is there a place where thatโs possible?
Jiang Sui thought for a long time and finally came up with a suitable answer.
โThe show is about to begin.โ
The corners of her lips curled up, and she put her fingerโstill damp from wiping the keysโinto her mouth.
The next day, at Lancheng Academy, Jiang Sui didnโt return to the classroom when the bell rang for the first time.
She ran straight out of the teaching building and headed for the Science Building.
โIf I remember right, the Music Clubโs Activity Classroom should be this way.โ
As she neared her destination, Jiang Sui really did hear the familiar sound of piano.
She came to the door, squinted inside, and sure enough, saw that familiar figure.
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She acts like a yandere
Yes, she is definitely on her way to becoming a yandere; she has shown these symptoms before.