Chapter 63: Gentle and Graceful

“Ah, that’s not it. Trying to judge what someone is thinking through micro-expressions is too much trouble. We usually prefer to just deal with the person directly. It’s more efficient that way.”

Hearing Yu Qing’s question, Fu Xuan stroked his chin thoughtfully.

“?”

“You people sure are efficient.”

Yu Qing didn’t know whether to believe it or not, so she just rolled her eyes in secret and pretended to flatter him.

In most TV dramas and novels, the domineering CEO types do act like this, but Yu Qing’s social awareness told her such thinking was wrong.

“Heh, just kidding. Don’t take it seriously. If you start having strange ideas about me, I might cry for real.”

Fu Xuan suddenly burst out laughing.

Seeing Yu Qing’s face showing such an expression as Fu Yi in front of him was so dramatic that he found it hard to control his emotions.

“It’s all something Miss Wen Wan told me. Look over there.”

As he finished, he pointed to Yu Qing’s right.

Following Fu Xuan’s finger, Yu Qing looked over.

At this moment, Wen Wan was holding a tablet in front of her chest, the content on it a bit vague but surprisingly accurate in guessing half of what Yu Qing was thinking inside.

When Wen Wan noticed Yu Qing looking over, she smiled and waved.

“……”

She seems to be my etiquette teacher. Should I wave back?

Before Yu Qing could finish thinking, Fu Xuan had already walked up to her, gently patted her shoulder, his gesture friendly but for some reason made Yu Qing feel a bit annoyed.

“Want to learn? Then just follow the teachers. It’s for your own good, and of course, also for the family.”

His mysterious smile sent a chill down Yu Qing’s spine.

Fu Xuan didn’t stay long before leaving.

He seemed busy, took a call, and hurried off, leaving Yu Qing to study with the other four teachers.

“So, the first lesson will be me teaching Miss Yi about etiquette.”

Wen Wan’s voice was gentle, making Yu Qing feel like she was basking in a warm spring breeze, her mood soothed.

But before she got too comfortable, there were still questions that needed answering.

“Before we start, may I ask the teachers a few questions?”

Yu Qing inquired politely.

After seeing the four nod in agreement, she let out a breath of relief and spoke.

“Um… My first question is, to what extent does Fu Xuan hope the teachers will train me?”

Weighing her words carefully in her mind, Yu Qing finally replaced ‘make’ with ‘hope.’

These teachers were brought in by Fu Xuan, so most likely, they were following his orders.

But honestly, Yu Qing still hoped they were independent.

That way, even if she couldn’t recruit them to her side in the future, just keeping them neutral would make things much easier.

“Master Fu Xuan gave us a simple task—to restore Miss Fu Yi to her original state.”

It was Chen Jing who answered. Hearing her address, Yu Qing nodded, her mind forming a rough idea of her position.

Combining her first conversation with herself and how Wen Wan addressed her, Yu Qing guessed Fu Xuan must have deceived these four, telling them she was Fu Yi and, for some reason, needed to quickly relearn forgotten knowledge.

That reason could be amnesia or anything else.

It wasn’t the main point.

“Thank you.”

Yu Qing thanked her politely, maintaining Fu Yi’s composure, and received a smile from Chen Jing in response.

“Then, the second question.”

Having gotten her answer, Yu Qing continued.

“Was there anything in what Fu Xuan just said to me that was a lie?”

After asking, Yu Qing felt a little nervous.

She honestly didn’t expect to get anything from this question.

If all four were Fu Xuan’s people, then obviously, she wouldn’t get a truthful answer.

“He lied to you. From the beginning, you were deceived.”

Unexpected.

Yu Qing had considered someone might admit Fu Xuan lied, but she hadn’t expected that the deception had started from the very beginning.

Still, fortunately, she had prepared for the worst from the start and never fully trusted Fu Xuan.

All those impressive speeches he made were just for show.

If she believed him, she’d probably help him count the money after being sold.

So except for being momentarily stunned, Yu Qing didn’t feel much else inside.

“Don’t worry, Miss Yi.”

Wen Wan stood behind Yu Qing, kindly straightening her wind-tousled hair, helping her process the sudden news.

Yu Qing snapped out of it and calmed her expression, looking at Zhao Qing, who had just delivered such a shocking statement.

“Could you explain in detail, Miss Zhao Qing?”

“Too bad. I don’t want to tell you.”

A mischievous smile tugged at Zhao Qing’s lips.

She twirled the pen in her hand, pressing it to her lower lip, a sly glint in her eyes.

“Uh…”

Yu Qing was momentarily speechless.

Zhao Qing was part of Fu Xuan’s company.

She’d already suspected Zhao Qing was one of his people.

Now, seeing such a brazen attitude, she was even more convinced.

With no answer, she could only turn to the others for help, but received nothing but shaking heads in refusal.

It seems…

The situation isn’t so bad after all.

Even though she didn’t get much from the question, Yu Qing still learned the general stance of the four.

If they were completely on Fu Xuan’s side, they could have lied and drawn her closer to Fu Xuan.

But they didn’t, so Yu Qing could tentatively conclude there were some neutrals among the teachers.

But this view could change at any moment, so Yu Qing stayed vigilant.

“Alright, then this is the last question.”

Yu Qing feigned disappointment, speaking in a glum tone.

“Can any of the teachers tell me what our training plan is? Is there anything I need to prepare?”

“No plan. If you want to attend someone’s class, just send them a message.”

Someone replied right away.

This time, it was Anna.

Her voice, like her appearance, was clear with a hint of huskiness.

“Take me as an example. If you want to learn about makeovers from me, just make an appointment a day in advance. I’ll give you the address, and you come to me the next day.”

Anna’s explanation was straightforward.

Yu Qing understood instantly.

But…

Does this mean she’s free to decide?

Why does this suddenly feel like playing a Orange Light Game?

Can I go to a beauty salon and max out my charm value first?

What?

You say the charm value is already maxed out?

Then never mind.

Shaking her head to clear out the random thoughts, Yu Qing looked at the three in front of her and hesitantly asked:

“Then… what about today?”

Wait?

Three people?

Where’s the other one?

“Today, I’ll be teaching you, Miss Yi. I just told you a little while ago.”

Wen Wan’s gentle voice sounded in her ear.

Yu Qing’s shoulder sank as two jade-like arms wrapped around her neck, and a warm breath brushed against her skin.

!!!

Heavens, is this what you call a harmless little joke?

Yu Qing quickly broke free from Wen Wan’s embrace.

This kind of mature woman was still too overwhelming for her.

“Hehe.”

Watching Yu Qing’s intense reaction, Wen Wan covered her mouth and laughed lightly.

Her elegant, graceful face instantly dazzled.

“The first lesson of etiquette: a graceful lady often listens to what others say, remembers it well, and responds appropriately when needed to show respect.”

“Miss Yi, for today’s lesson, you have an extra task—to do your best to remember every important piece of information I say, be a qualified listener, and finally, pass my test~”