Time ticked by, second after second, and the moment the bell signaling the end of class rang, all the students in the classroom immediately looked up.
But as expected, Yin Yu Old Man was going to keep them late again, since he hadn’t finished what he wanted to teach today.
“That old geezer’s at it again.”
“Wanna bet on how long he’ll drag it out this time?”
“I bet ten minutes.”
Lu Yunze didn’t join in Xiao Lin and the others’ game; his attention was entirely on the girl beside him.
She didn’t seem to have heard the bell at all, still maintaining the same posture. Even though it wasn’t her class, she showed no impatience at the teacher’s overtime.
Surprisingly, this time Yin Yu Old Man only kept them for five minutes before announcing the end of class. The students, who’d been waiting eagerly, surged out like a tide the instant he finished speaking.
Lu Yunze had already spotted a familiar face lingering outside the door before class ended. He asked Jiang Sui to wait nearby, then stepped out into the hallway for a moment and soon returned.
“You don’t have to worry, Young Master, Jiang Sui has always been very obedient.”
The more she said things like that, the stranger Lu Yunze felt, but he didn’t ask further.
As for Jiang Sui, the moment Lu Yunze stepped out of the classroom, she immediately got up and walked over to Xiao Lin and the other two, who hadn’t left yet.
They were still discussing where to hang out with Lu Yunze next, but when Jiang Sui approached, they stopped talking and turned their attention to her.
“Maid Miss, is there something you need?”
“Yes, it’s about the Young Master.” Jiang Sui’s expression turned pitiful. “Between him and me, I hope you’ll listen to my explanation.”
“?”
A moment later, Lu Yunze finished chatting with his acquaintance and returned. The classroom was almost empty again, returning to its usual quiet state.
He was just about to call Jiang Sui when Xiao Lin dragged him aside for a private talk.
“What is it?” Lu Yunze noticed his unusually serious face and became cautious as well. “If it’s about borrowing money, forget it.”
“No, Lu Bro, do I look like the kind of guy who borrows money and doesn’t pay it back?”
“You do, you really do.”
“Damn, I can’t be friends with you anymore.”
Xiao Lin’s exasperated look actually made Lu Yunze laugh—it was just a joke. If Xiao Lin really needed to borrow money, Lu Yunze would probably help out anyway.
These three might not be saints, but they’d never done anything shady, and they didn’t take advantage of others. Compared to the two-faced people at home, these guys were a hundred times better.
“Lu Bro, you usually look after us. Today, I can finally help you out.”
Xiao Lin spoke with exaggerated seriousness.
“About that Maid Miss, I wanted to ask how you see her, Lu Bro?”
“Huh?” Lu Yunze was momentarily stunned. “Don’t tell me you want to hit on my maid. Don’t you already have a girlfriend?”
“That’s not what I mean.” Xiao Lin waved his hand. “I mean, what do you think of Maid Miss as a person?”
He seemed serious. Lu Yunze glanced at the girl sitting idly nearby, swinging her long legs in black stockings, looking bored.
“I think she’s a good person. Her personality can be a bit of a handful, but she really knows how to take care of people.”
Hearing this, Xiao Lin slowly nodded twice.
“Now I get why you two get along so well. Gentle people are always drawn to each other.”
“No, I think you’ve got it wrong.”
“Lu Bro, you’re clearly a rookie at this. Trust my experience. After all, sneaking around with another woman behind your rich girlfriend’s back isn’t something just anyone can do.”
Lu Yunze sucked in a breath. “I told you, you’re misunderstanding. Luo Yao, Jiang Sui, and I aren’t what you think.”
“Really?” Xiao Lin was stunned. “So you’re not two-timing Luo Yao with Jiang Sui? Or is Jiang Sui actually your main girl, and Luo Yao is just a cover?”
“What kind of logic is that?”
“Ahem! Let’s get to the point.” Xiao Lin straightened up. “Anyway, you should be nicer to Maid Miss. Isn’t she a great person? She even came to your classroom for you and took the initiative to carry your books and phone.”
You don’t need to tell me that. Lu Yunze grumbled inwardly.
In the end, Lu Yunze wasn’t sure if he’d cleared things up, but he knew he couldn’t let this topic go on any longer—otherwise, the misunderstandings would only get worse.
Soon, Xiao Lin and the other two were slapping each other on the back, grinning mischievously.
“We suddenly remembered something important today, so we can’t hang out with you, Lu Bro. We’ll be heading off now.”
“No milk tea?”
“Next time, next time! You two should enjoy your time together!”
Even as they ran off, Lu Yunze was still bewildered. What was up with those three? They’d agreed to hang out, so why the sudden change of plans?
When he returned to Jiang Sui’s side, the little maid immediately flashed a smile.
“Young Master, were you talking about me just now?”
“Did you say something to them while I was gone?”
“Nope, I always follow your orders, Young Master, and stayed right here.”
Anyway, when Lu Yunze said “here,” he meant the classroom. As long as she didn’t leave, she’d fulfilled his command.
From the end of class to going home, she didn’t want their alone time disturbed, so she had to act cute and a little pitiful in front of Xiao Lin and the others.
As long as she tweaked her and Lu Yunze’s story, making it sound like a “forbidden relationship,” that was enough.
In her version, Lu Yunze was the savior of the poor little maid, her only support. At home, because of the villainous rich girl Luo Yao, she had to suppress her feelings. Now that she was finally outside, she hoped to get along well with Lu Yunze and repay his gentle kindness.
Just as she expected, those guys had never seen such an exciting relationship in real life. Without even doubting it, they believed her and made way for her and Lu Yunze to spend the afternoon together.
Right now, Luo Yao was probably still at home.
Hehe, so what if she’s a rich Miss or even the original heroine? She still can’t stop me from being alone with Lu Yunze.
Let’s see who laughs last in this love game!
“What are you grinning about?”
“It’s nothing, I’m just happy to be going home after school with you, Young Master.”
“Doesn’t really look like it.”
Just thinking about having the chance to win over Lu Yunze, Jiang Sui was more than happy—she was practically giddy with excitement!
The two of them left the school. Since it was right after class, the school gate was crowded and lively.
Every afternoon near Lancheng Academy, all kinds of food stalls would pop up. Even though the authorities had cracked down again and again, the vendors always found a way to squeeze into the narrow streets.
“Fried noodles, fried rice, very cheap!”
“Meat buns, stuffed full and satisfying!”
“Want something to eat, students? We’ve got grilled pancakes, fried tofu, egg crepes—everything!”
Lu Yunze didn’t stop at any of the food stalls, but Jiang Sui noticed he kept glancing at the stalls and the nearby cake shop, unable to tear his eyes away.
“Young Master, is this where you started liking fried noodles and porridge?”
“Huh? Yeah, how’d you guess that?” Lu Yunze’s eyes widened.
“Hehe, because I’m your maid, Young Master. If I couldn’t guess that, I’d be pretty lousy.” Jiang Sui said proudly.
Lu Yunze had started loving late-night snacks during his week in the dorms, when Xiao Lin took him out and introduced him to a whole new world. After his first taste, he was hooked.
“Since you like it, Young Master, should we buy some to take home?”
“Forget it. It’s not very hygienic. Eating less is better.”
What a clumsy lie.
Jiang Sui saw right through it. Sometimes, being a rich Young Master was a burden—you couldn’t even eat what you liked whenever you wanted.
But this was a great opportunity, and Jiang Sui didn’t plan to give up so easily.
“Young Master, you should make your own choices in life. Always being restrained like this, even I feel bad for you.”
Jiang Sui began to speak her mind.
“How about I buy it for you, Young Master?”
“Better not. I don’t want you getting into trouble again.”
Every time he remembered that night, Lu Yunze couldn’t help but feel guilty.
“I don’t want you to get into danger again because of my personal reasons.”
If there hadn’t been any danger, how would you have come to save me?
The more anxious you are for me, the more I matter to you.
The way he’d rushed in that night was just wonderful.
Thinking about it, she couldn’t help but lick her lips, savoring that delicious memory.
Lu Yunze noticed her little gesture. “If you want to eat, go buy it yourself. I’ll wait for you.”
“Sigh, Young Master, you really don’t understand other people’s feelings at all.”
“Huh?”
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