âSchoolmate, youâve probably got the wrong person. This should be our first time meeting,â Huo Siyu said with a smile.
Qin Xuanâs sizing gaze was still on her. âNo, I still think youâre very familiar. I must have seen you somewhere. Where did I see you before?â She fell into deep thought.
âItâs probably because I look more common. Youâve seen someone who looks like me.â Huo Siyuâs expression remained unchanged.
Of course, Huo Siyu had seen this person before, but she had only glanced at her from afar.
She met Qin Xuan and her friend when she went out for a meal with Qin Hao. Qin Xuan was from a side branch of the Qin Family and could barely be considered Qin Haoâs cousin.
Qin Xuan was very afraid of Qin Hao. That time, when she saw Qin Hao, she greeted him from afar and ran away with her friend.
The reason why Huo Siyu didnât want to admit that she had seen Qin Xuan before was simple. She didnât want others to interact with Beauty Yu with ulterior motives.
No matter what, this was Beauty Yuâs first time experiencing university life. Although with Beauty Yuâs intelligence, it was very difficult for anyone to gain any benefits from her, she still didnât want such a person to appear and disgust her.
Especially since this person was Beauty Yuâs roommate.
Although from the looks of it, Qin Xuan didnât seem to be that kind of person.
However, who could say for sure when it came to interests and benefits?
âImpossible. If your looks are common, then arenât humans all very good-looking?â
Huo Siyu, âCan I take it that youâre praising me?â
ââ¦Of course.â Qin Xuan.
She was puzzled. Did she really get the wrong person?
âAlright, Xuanxuan, you canât be so rude.â
The woman, who had followed Qin Xuan in, spoke.
She smiled very kindly. âIâm sorry, Little Schoolmate. My daughter likes to over react. She doesnât have any ill intentions. Regardless of whether she got the wrong person or not, itâs fate that we met here today. Auntie will treat you guys to a meal later.â
âSigh, I see that you guys came to school yourselves. Youâre really independent. Unlike my daughter, who needs her mother to send her to school when she reports to school. Sheâs like a child who hasnât grown up. Iâll have to trouble you guys to take care of her in school in the future.â
ââ¦â Qin Xuan.
ââ¦â They had heard their conversation outside the door.
âAuntie, youâre being too polite. Itâs just a small matter. On the other hand, Iâm prepared to treat them to a meal before Auntie and Schoolmate Qin Xuan come back. Iâm in my second year of university this year and can be considered their senior. Iâm also more familiar with the Imperial Capital University. This time, Iâll treat you. Next time, if thereâs a chance, Auntie can treat us.â
âAh!â The woman was about to speak when she was frightened by Qin Xuanâs scream.
He patted her head angrily. âWhen will you quit your habit of over reacting? We are talking, but youâre shouting so loudly. Youâre so rude!â
âAlright, Mom, stop talking about me. Iâll pay attention next time.â
She looked at Huo Siyu. âYouâre a student at the Imperial Capital University. Perhaps I saw you when I came to the Imperial Capital University.â
ââ¦â Huo Siyu, who was already prepared to be recognized by her.
âThatâs possible too.â
This person, who had such a naive character, was probably not someone with ulterior motives.
âBy the way, Mom, what were you about to say just now? Speak.â
The woman glared at her and then smiled at Huo Siyu. âWith an elder like Auntie around, how can I let you spend money? If you all are done, letâs go. Auntie is very familiar with the Imperial Capital University and will bring you all to eat delicious food.â
Since she had already said so, Huo Siyu did not insist anymore.
The few of them went to eat together.
Halfway through, Yan Jinyu received a call from Tan Shiyun saying that she had something on and would ask her out for a meal another day, so she didnât join them.
They were at a restaurant in school. Qin Xuanâs mother was indeed very familiar with the Imperial Capital University. Huo Siyu also knew the restaurant that brought them there. It indeed tasted very good.
Seeing that they walked in calmly and Zhao Linlin stopped outside the shop alone, Chu Xiaohuan turned back and asked, âLinlin, whatâs wrong?â
Zhao Linlin forced a smile. âN-nothing.â
She did not expect the restaurants in school to be so high-end. In their hometown, even the largest restaurant in the county was not so luxurious.
This was the first time she had come to such a high-end place to eat.
She looked a little out of place.
âThen letâs go quickly. Qin Xuanâs mother is treating us to a meal. It will seem very rude if we donât hurry and someone has to urge us.â
Yan Jinyu, who heard their conversation, turned back to look at Chu Xiaohuan.
She was a smart person.
A kind and smart person.
She knew that Zhao Linlin was reserved, but she didnât want to expose her to hurt her pride, so she said it so indirectly.
âIâm coming now.â
The meal went very smoothly.
Other than Qin Xuanâs mother asking where everyone came from and what their major was, they didnât talk much. She only introduced the dishes to them.
After dinner, they walked out of the restaurant.
Qin Xuanâs mother wanted to make a move first, so she asked them to excuse her and Qin Xuan by saying that she wanted to instruct Qin Xuan alone. Everyone cleverly walked ahead to wait for Qin Xuan.
After they walked away, Qin Xuan asked, âMom, what do you want to say to me?â
âWhy? Are you tired of your mother talking to you?â
Qin Xuan was a little helpless. âIâm not impatient. Itâs you who repeatedly told me those instructions. I can almost memorize them. Donât worry. Your daughter is almost 19 years old. I will take care of myself. You can go back in peace.â
âYou brat. You donât know how lucky you are!â
âIâm not talking about that with you this time. I just want to tell you that your most beautiful new roommate has very good dining etiquette. Also, that second-year girl you said looked very familiar. Itâs obvious that she doesnât have an aura that an ordinary family can nurture. You have to interact with her in school. Although we donât curry favor with others, we donât take the initiative to cause trouble either, understand?â
Qin Xuan rolled her eyes. âMom, is that what you want to say? Am I stupid? Not to mention that they donât look simple, even if theyâre just ordinary people, I wonât find trouble for no reason.â
âItâs good that you know.â What she didnât say was that she actually felt that Huo Siyu and Yan Jinyuâs names were very familiar. She seemed to have heard them somewhere.
âCall Mom if you need anything in school. Call Mom if you donât have enough living expenses. If you feel uncomfortable staying in school, go home. Anyway, you can reach home in an hourâs drive.â
âI know, I know. Mom, youâll become an old hag if you continue to worry!â
âWhat are you talking about! Your mother is clearly young and beautiful!â
The woman left after giving her a few more instructions.
Qin Xuan caught up with Yan Jinyu and the rest.
âAuntie has gone back?â Chu Xiaohuan asked.
âYes.â
Chu Xiaohuan nodded. âThen where are you going now? I still need to buy something. Iâm going to the supermarket. Do you want to join me?â
Yan Jinyu and Huo Siyu wanted to leave first, but someone happened to be walking over. âXiaohuan!â
She was calling Chu Xiaohuan.
The few of them looked over.
Yan Jinyu narrowed her eyes when she saw who it was.
When Chu Xiaohuan saw the person, her tone was calm and no one could tell if she was happy or angry, âCousin, why are you here?â
âYouâre still asking me? Why didnât you tell us that you were coming? This is your first day at university. You should tell your family so that we can accompany you.â
The person had short hair and was dressed handsomely, but she did not make people think that she was a tomboy. On the contrary, she was very feminine. Her fifteen-centimeter high heels were the best proof.
She walked over and was about to continue lecturing Chu Xiaohuan when she saw Yan Jinyu standing there.
She frowned slightly.
Wasnât this the person she met at the hotel lobby in Sass City that day?
What a coincidence it was to meet her here again?
She was sizing Yan Jinyu up, and Yan Jinyu was sizing her up too.
However, compared to her, Yan Jinyu was much calmer. From the beginning to the end, the faint smile on Yan Jinyuâs face didnât change at all.
Huo Siyu naturally realized that person was staring at Yan Jinyu too.
She frowned slightly. She was puzzled when she saw that Yan Jinyu was also looking at that person.
Beauty Yu knew this person?
Had they become enemies?
Chu Xiaohuan also realized that the woman was staring at Yan Jinyu and interrupted, âItâs not a big deal to report to school. Grandfather and Grandmother are not in good health. I didnât want them to worry about such a small matter, so I came over myself.â
âGrandfather, Grandmotherâs health arenât good, but you can still tell me or my mother. My mother is your biological aunt. Iâm your biological cousin. We can send you over too.â
âBoth you and Aunt have work to do, so itâs not good for me to trouble you. Besides, school isnât far from home. Itâs the same for me to come over by myself.â
âIn the end, youâre treating us like outsiders. My mother and I are both living in the Chu Family now. Weâre considered a part of the Chu Family and are your family members. You⦠Forget it. How can I not know your temper? You want to handle anything yourself and are afraid of troubling others.â
âIf I didnât suddenly remember that you had to report to school in these two days and specially applied for leave to come home, I wouldnât have known that you were already in school.â
âAre the admission procedures done?â
Chu Xiaohuan answered obediently, âItâs done.â
âWhat about the things you need in the dormitory? Have you bought them too? If you havenât, Iâll accompany you to buy them.â
âIâve bought them all. Thank you, Cousin.â
Zhao Linlin glanced at her. Didnât she just say that she still had things to buy and asked if they wanted to go to the supermarket together?
Although she was puzzled, Zhao Linlin was smart enough not to say anything.
âIt seems like youâve done everything. Youâve been very independent ever since my two uncles and two aunties had an accident. You donât need us to worry about anythingâ¦â
âCousin!â Chu Xiaohuanâs expression darkened and she was a little unhappy. âYou know that I donât like others to mention my parents and Eldest Uncle and Eldest Aunt!â
The womanâs eyes darkened slightly, but she recovered quickly.
She had the image of a good sister again. âIâm sorry. I didnât pay attention for a moment. If you donât like it, I wonât mention it in the future.â
âDo you still have enough money on you? If not, take this and spend it first. Thereâs 500,000 dollars in here.â She handed over a card.
Yan Jinyu saw that Chu Xiaohuan clenched her hand behind her back into a fist.
âThereâs no need to. Thank you, Cousin. Iâm the heir of the Chu Family. Although my grandparents and grandmother were in poor health after my parents and Eldest Uncle and Eldest Aunt passed away and the familyâs fortunes had dwindled, itâs still enough to support me.â
âSpeaking of which, I have to thank Auntie. If it wasnât for her back then, Iâm afraid I wouldnât have been able to protect the Chu Familyâs assets at the age of 13 or 14. Itâs been hard on Auntie and you to help me protect it all these years.â
The womanâs expression froze slightly. âWhatâs there to thank me for? Weâre all family. Donât worry about these things. Just focus on your studies. My mother will help you take care of the company.â
âI know. With Aunt and Cousin around, I can go to school in peace. Iâll remember Aunt and Cousinâs kindness. When I graduate and take over the Chu Corporation, Iâll repay Aunt and Cousin well.â
A hint of killing intent flashed past the womanâs eyes when she heard that.
It was very difficult to notice, but it still couldnât hide from Yan Jinyu and Huo Siyuâs eyes..