Lu Guixin stopped messing around with him and listened to him obediently.
She finished a paper and studied seriously.
Zhou Fu glanced at her as he was not used to that.
At noon.
If Zhou Fu had already explained the key learning points of certain questions, Lu Guixin almost never answered them wrong.
"Senior, I’d like to treat you to a meal." Lu Guixin organized the materials on her desk.
"No need." Zhou Fu put his items into his black backpack and knocked on the paper on the table. "Complete these questions this afternoon. Bring your Chemistry materials along at 7pm."
Lu Guixin looked at him. "Do you have something on in the afternoon, Senior?"
"Yeah." Zhou Fu answered and slung the backpack on his shoulder. "Gotta go."
Just as he turned around, someone tugged at the corner of his shirt.
Zhou Fu turned around and heard Lu Guixin. "Hold on, Senior. I’ll go down with you."
"Aren’t you afraid of being seen by the others? What if there is drama on the forum again?" Zhou Fu looked down at her pale, beautiful face and asked rhetorically.
Although it was a long weekend, there were still a few people who stayed in school.
It would be bad for her if someone took a photo of them and uploaded it to the forum.
"Nah." Lu Guixin sounded soft and gentle, but she had a firm look.
She didn’t care about those things.
"Still, no." Zhou Fu said. His phone vibrated in his pocket, but he ignored it. After thinking for a second, he said, "If you don’t want to have lunch alone, I’ll order delivery for you. Collect it at your dormitory and have it alone."
In the quiet and empty classroom, the phone vibrations were exceptionally obvious.
As if chasing him.
Lu Guixin looked down, and her short hair fell slightly across the metallic frame of her glasses. It covered half of her face, and only her pouted lips could be seen.
She answered in a gloomy tone. "It’s okay, get along with your tasks. I’ll just order for myself."
She let go of his shirt and turned sideways to continue to pack up.
"I’ll place the order." Zhou Fu said softly and declined the call. Then, he opened the food delivery app.
He pondered about Lu Guixin’s taste and ordered a slightly spicy lunch. Then, he also ordered a cup of milk tea and a mixed fruit platter.
"I’ll text you when it arrives. Wait at the classroom first." Zhou Fu put his phone into his pocket.
"Okay." Lu Guixin answered in a soft and obedient tone.
Zhou Fu looked at her soft, black hair, and there was a smile in his eyes. Then, he turned around to leave.
Lu Guixin watched as if he left and shut the dark blue door.
She took off her gold-rimmed glasses and tossed them on the table, her clear and beautiful eyes full of determination to win.
...
Half an hour later, Lu Guixin received a WeChat message from Zhou Fu telling her to collect her delivery.
There were food, drinks, and fruits.
Each item was packed in bags with beautiful prints.
Lu Guixin knew this brand, and it was quite expensive.
Lu Guixin took the delivery items, and just as she stepped into her room, her phone vibrated. It was a WeChat notification.
Gu Hui, "Are you returning to the capital for New Year? We’ll go to Ming City to fetch you."
Every holiday, Gu Si’s private jet will arrive at the capital secretly, and they will all celebrate at the Lu Manor.
Lu Guixin placed the food on the table casually and turned around. She bent one of her legs and leaned lazily against the table.
She tapped the keys on her phone slowly, "Not sure yet, Uncle."
Gu Hui, "Not sure?" 𝕗𝗿𝕖𝐞𝐰𝗲𝕓𝐧𝕠𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝐨𝚖
Lu Guixin, "Yeah."
Gu Hui sent a voice call immediately. His tone was low and cold but oddly patient too. He asked, "Do you not get a break for New Year?"
She was only in Year One. If he remembered correctly, only the Year Threes get one day off for New Year.
"I do." Lu Guixin answered, "Three days break."
Gu Hui pondered for a few seconds. "Are you not returning because you already have something on for New Year?"
"Yeah," Lu Guixin added. "Not very sure yet."
Just then, Gu Si’s low voice was heard. It was lazy and unrestrained. The moment he spoke, everything was exposed. "Has Guixin not won over Zhou Fu yet? If she does, bring him over to the capital. Then
she won’t have to stay in Ming City."
Lu Jilai laughed. "Uncle, if you want my dad to die from anger, just say so."
Lu Guixin sighed and answered honestly. "I’m useless, I still haven’t won him over."
"Lu Guixin, you’re actually admitting to that?" Lu Jixing said. "Tsk. Is this what you meant when you told Dad that you didn’t chase a boy?"
Lu Guixin answered naturally. "I’m just being proactive. I’m not chasing him."
"Hah!" Lu Jixing sneered, "I hope you will answer to Mom and Dad in such a tone."
"Hmph! Then I’ll tell Dad that you have always known about me and Zhou Fu but you have been covering it up for me. Then, you’d be an accomplice!" Lu Guixin dragged him down with her.
"Damn! Lu Guixin! Aren’t you shameless?" Lu Jixing answered in disbelief. "You’re such a good sister."
"I don’t care. If I don’t talk about it, no one is allowed to." Lu Guixin said unreasonably. "Also, when we made a bet at Tian Que, we agreed that whoever lost the fist fight would do the winner a favor. I won, and my request is that you are not allowed to tell Mom and Dad!"
Gu Si chuckled. In a cynical tone, he said. "Don’t worry, your father wouldn’t believe us if we told him."
A smile flashed deep in the cold and deadly eyes of Gu Hui. It was so faint that it could barely be caught. When he looked a second time, his eyes had gone back to their calm and cold state. "Let us know when you have decided to return for New Year."
Lu Guixin tapped on her phone. "I thought about it. The winter break is just a few days after New Year. I shall not return for New Year."
Gu Si cocked his eyebrows. "Alright."
...
After Lu Guixin finished eating, she opened the built-in cabinet at the end of the bed. It was filled with professional books in foreign languages , and they were thicker than English dictionaries.
She bent over to take out a psychology book. Then, she walked toward the study desk.
Lu Guixin pulled the chair back and sat down. She leaned back lazily and rested her crossed, slender legs on the table casually. She flipped through the psychology books in foreign languages.
She read very quickly and could go through ten lines at one go.
When she saw the part that analyzed PTSD on a deeper level, she gradually became fascinated.
Zhou Fu seems to be quite normal now, and he should be completely healed.
However, Capital University would have made an exception and allowed him for early admission with such grades as his. It didn’t make sense for him to be in Ming City High School.
Lu Guixin tapped her finger on the book, and a few seconds later, she took out her phone and sent a message to Gu Hui. "Uncle, when you looked Zhou Fu up, did you manage to find out why he has always stayed in Ming City High School?"
Gu Hui replied very quickly, "Nope."
Lu Guixin, "Okay."
Gu Hui pondered for a few seconds before reminding her. "Zhou Fu has a deep mind. Guixin, don’t go overboard. You might end up hurting yourself."
Zhou Fu always followed the rules in Ming City High School, and he was a reserved boy. His grades were better than all the smart students. He often participated in large-scale international competitions and had won numerous awards like an honor-collecting robot.
He was always first, but he never took an extra step forward.
Even though many top prestigious schools have handed him various offers, he never attended university early.
This kind of behavior was so strange that it was known to high schools in all provinces across the country and was often told by teachers as legends to students.
He had no flaws. It was so unreal.
For now, the only unacceptable thing about him was that he participated in illegal boxing matches at Tian Que’s underground casino.
Now, there was another exception. Lu Guixin was the only one who could get close to him.
But no one knows what this exception, Lu Guixin, exactly meant to him.
She could be just a condiment to enliven his life or something else.
Lu Guixin could see that too. Otherwise, she wouldn’t have asked Gu Hui.
Lu Guixin looked at the message sent by Gu Hui, and her lips curled as she replied. "Got it, Uncle."
If she got hurt, then he must be really impressive.
She will then concede defeat.
Lu Guixin put her phone down and completed the questions that Zhou Fu had left for her. Then, she napped.
...
At 7pm.
Lu Guixin looked at the time and packed up slowly.
At 7:10pm, Zhou Fu made the first phone call. Lu Guixin glanced at it and smirked. She did not pick up. She took her backpack and walked out of her room slowly.
At 7:12pm, there was a second call from Zhou Fu.
Lu Guixin had left the main gate of the apartment, and the entire school was shrouded in darkness.
She carried her backpack well and ran towards the academic block for Year Ones.
At 7:15pm, her phone rang a third time in her pocket. Lu Guixin did not even look at it. She just quickened her pace.
At 7:16pm, her phone rang for the fourth time. Lu Guixin ran into the Year One academic block and pressed the lift button frantically.
The lift reached the top floor, and the door slid open.
Lu Guixin saw Zhou Fu’s face outside. He had his phone in hand as if he was still trying to call her.
Zhou Fu saw Lu Guixin in the elevator, and his irritable and depressed eyebrows suddenly turned cold. The end of his eyes was chilly as he stared at her with his dark pupils.
Outside the lift, the boy’s phone was still on the dialing page.
In the lift, the girl’s phone was still vibrating in her pocket.
"Why aren’t you picking up my calls?" Zhou Fu’s voice was low and hoarse. He was really cold, and a strong low pressure lingered around him.
Lu Guixin ran so anxiously that her fingers were still shaking. When she took her phone out of her pocket, it was on the caller ID screen.
She looked up with her slightly red and watery eyes. Her shoulder-length hair was messy from the wind. She panted slightly as she said, "Phone’s in my pocket. Ran too quickly. Didn’t sense it vibrate."
Zhou Fu pursed his lips, and his jaw tightened. He suppressed his voice. "I waited for you for 20 minutes. I made 5 phone calls, and no one answered. I thought something bad happened to you."
Usually, she would be so eager to meet him that she would even wait for him in the courtyard intentionally. Yet, she was late tonight.
She was brave. She even dared to go to places like Tian Que. No one dared to go near him, yet she dared to pursue him.
Zhou Fu admired Lu Guixin’s courage quite a bit, for she was a girl.
He wondered how this "good girl" would overestimate herself and do even more things.
Lu Guixin apologized quickly, and her eyes were so red as if she was about to burst out crying. Even her tone was shaky. "I’m sorry, Senior. I accidentally fell asleep... I’m sorry... Don’t be mad."
When she spoke, she was still panting a little. Her fringe in front of her forehead was slightly wet from sweat, and her temples were dripping with sweat.
Zhou Fu stared at her for five seconds and sighed. It was only then that his tense mind loosened, and he relaxed.
"Go to the classroom first." He said coldly and turned to enter the classroom.
After two steps, he suddenly stopped.
Something bumped into him, and there was a soft "ah!".
Zhou Fu turned around and saw Lu Guixin rubbing her nose. Her eyes were wetter than before, and they glowed.
Zhou Fu frowned slightly, "Does it hurt?"
Lu Guixin looked at him miserably and nodded. "You have such a hard back."
He did not speak. He reached behind her to remove her backpack and carried it in his hand. Then, he continued to walk ahead without saying a single word.
Lu Guixin looked at the slender and well-defined fingers that her backpack was hooked onto. They hung by his side, and she suppressed the smile showing up on her lips. Then, she followed him step by step.
Great, another big step closer.
He was worried about her and anxious because of her. He considered that she would be tired from running here and even carried her bag for her to lighten the weight.
She had gained a lot from the act tonight.
...
When they reached the classroom, Zhou Fu unzipped her bag and took out a thermal bottle. He opened the lid, and steam came out of the opening.
He curled two fingers into the cup to feel the water temperature and passed it to her after ensuring that they were suitable for drinking.
"Have some water first." He said. His face was still cold.
Lu Guixin raised her delicate hand carefully, took it, and sipped the water little by little. Her breathing calmed down slowly.
Zhou Fu sat beside her and took out her Chemistry textbook and other materials from her backpack.
Lu Guixin looked at his sharp nose from the side and hesitated before apologizing softly. "I’m sorry for making you worried, Senior."
Zhou Fu did not say anything. He flipped through the Chemistry textbook in silence.
A lifelike-animated character appeared once every few pages. 𝒇𝒓𝒆𝒆𝙬𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝒎
Lu Guixin held the thermal cup in both hands and faced him while seated sideways. She lowered her head and showed a very good attitude as she admitted to her mistakes, "I really didn’t mean it. C-Can you not be mad at me..."
Zhou Fu took out his Chemistry test paper from his bag but remained silent.
Lu Guixin glanced at him and felt a little guilty. Did I really go overboard?
She bit her lip and tugged at the corner of his shirt. In a soft and weak voice, she said, "Senior, don’t ignore me."
Zhou Fu glanced at her delicate and glowing fingers. In contrast with his dark-colored shirt, they were so pale and white like jade.
It was quiet in the classroom, and there was only the sound of their soft breaths.
Lu Guixin pinched the corner of his shirt and said in a thin and soft voice. "Sorry, don’t be mad at me, Senior. Don’t ignore me."
After a while, Zhou Fu took a deep breath. His voice was no longer as cold as before. "I’m not mad."
Lu Guixin looked up suddenly. Her eyes were as clean and moist as water. They were bright and clear. Her long eyelashes were wet and black, "For real?"
Zhou Fu smirked. "Fake."
Lu Guixin was speechless.
Zhou Fu did not know where he got so much patience. He turned sideways and looked at her, "It’s not the first time you’ve slept late. If you know that you have this problem, why didn’t you tell me before going to bed?"
Lu Guixin tugged at the corners of his shirt and lowered her head aggrievedly, "I was afraid that you would just tell me to sleep and cancel the tutoring tonight, or you would say that the message I sent is nonsense and not even bother to reply."
"If I fall asleep next time, I will surely set more alarms or I will tell Tian Lu to give me a wake up call so that I will not be late." Lu Guixin said with watery eyes.
"There’s no need for that." Zhou Fu looked away. "Text me next time, I’ll reply."
Lu Guixin stared at him in disbelief when he said that. She did not even blink her black, bright eyes.
Does he mean that he will wake me up?
Zhou Fu’s expression remained unchanged. He knocked on the table, and his tone was warmed than before. "30 minutes have been wasted. Study."
Lu Guixin smiled instantly. "Yes."
...
At 10pm.
Zhou Fu was explaining the coexistence of ions to her.
Lu Guixin’s stomach growled suddenly, and her face flushed. She pressed on her stomach.
Zhou Fu looked to the side with his dark eyes. "Have you not had dinner?"
Lu Guixin nodded a little. "I ran here when I woke up."
Zhou Fu shut the books. "Let’s go."
Lu Guixin looked at him in confusion. "Where to?"
"Eat." Zhou Fu looked down and packed up.
Lu Guixin smirked, and she suppressed it slightly. She leaned on the table and looked into his eyes. "Are you bringing me out to eat because you know that I’m hungry, Senior?"
"No, I’m hungry too." Zhou Fu answered in a cold tone and stood up. He slung his backpack on his shoulder. "If you’re not going, I’ll go first."
"I am!" Lu Guixin stuffed everything on the table into her bag immediately. "Wait for me, Senior."
...
At night, with darkness covering them, the two did not need to avoid anyone to prevent suspicion, but they did not get too close.
At this time, the school cafeteria was closed.
Zhou Fu led Lu Guixin out of school. One walked in front while one walked behind.
"Senior, where are we going to eat?" Lu Guixin looked at his lean, straight back and shoulders.
Zhou Fu answered, "The food street."
Lu Guixin thought and said hesitantly, "Is it still open at such a time?"
Also, the food street mainly catered to the students of Ming City High School. There was a long weekend this week, and not many stalls were open. It was so late now. There would surely be even fewer stalls.
Zhou Fu answered simply. "Yes."
Indeed, there were a few stalls still open on the food street. There was fried chicken and fast food restaurants.
Zhou Fu led her into a simple noodle shop.
It was run by a middle-aged couple.
Seeing Zhou Fu, the boss was surprised and smiled as if they were very familiar with each other, "Isn’t there a break for your school this week? Why are you here at this time?"
As the boss spoke, his eyes fell on Lu Guixin, and there was a teasing look in his smile. "You even brought such a beautiful girl along."
Seeing this, Lu Guixin greeted them in a soft and gentle tone. "Hi, Uncle and Auntie."
The lady boss looked at Lu Guixin’s face and was almost lost in it. She only snapped back to reality when she heard sounds. She smiled cheerfully and said, "Girl, you’re so beautiful. What would you like to eat? It’s my treat."
Lu Guixin looked at Zhou Fu.
When Zhou Fu entered, the cold aura around him warmed up quite a bit. He said in a soft tone. "Beef noodles. One big, one small."
"Alrighty." The boss got up to make the noodles. He pondered for a while before dragging the lady boss into the kitchen. "Come in with me."
Don’t stop the young ones from getting to know each other.
Zhou Fu sat at an empty table nearby, and Lu Guixin sat across from him.
"Senior, do you know the boss very well?" Lu Guixin asked.
Zhou Fu nodded and poured two cups of water. "Yeah."
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