Ji Qinglan's Surprise

Xiao Bei and Ji Qinglan openly flaunted their affection off to the side, feeding another helping of dog food to the Class 1 students who had yet to leave.

Of course, the ones suffering most weren't the people from Class 1, but the senior sisters who had taken a fancy to Xiao Bei from the reviewing stand earlier.

Hu Jilong stared at the familiar-looking girl and froze. "Holy shit, was that Sister-in-law just now?"

"The class monitor's love life is something we can only envy!"

"Wow, so Sister-in-law came today!"

"It had to be Sister-in-law—her figure, her looks, you'd never get tired of looking at her!"

"Damn, she's gorgeous... Doesn't Sister-in-law have any besties?"

"Yeah... Suddenly I want a girlfriend from an art academy too... She doesn't even have to be pretty!"

There were definitely more pretty girls at an art academy than at Hangcheng University!

After all, it was an art academy. People who did art—there couldn't be that many ugly ones, right?

As they watched Xiao Bei and Ji Qinglan being all lovey-dovey, the two of them actually kissed in public!

Cries of anguish immediately rose one after another!

"Damn it, I'm suddenly so jealous of the class monitor..."

"Wuwu! Why is the class monitor so outstanding?!"

"Fuck, I'm so damn jealous. What does a goddess taste like?"

"I don't know what a goddess tastes like, but I know what seaweed tastes like—Boli Seaweed!"

Over on Xiao Bei and Ji Qinglan's side, Ji Qinglan sensed the hostility from some of the girls around them, but she didn't take it to heart.

What she did care about was what Hu Jilong had just said.

"Fine. I rushed my work day and night just so I could come watch your military training performance, and now you're taking them somewhere tonight?"

"And have you been playing that emperor-and-palace-maid roleplay again lately? So, Emperor Lord, how many concubines are you planning to take?"

Since he had been caught red-handed, Xiao Bei could only shamelessly play dumb.

"If your man is popular, it proves you have good taste. If your man hasn't messed around, it proves you're charming. Relax, relax. As long as you remain in your position, they'll always be palace maids!"

Xiao Bei asked with a half-smile, "You're sure they aren't imperial consorts?"

"Absolutely not!"

Xiao Bei shook his head with complete conviction.

"Fine... Then when you go out for dinner and to the bar tonight, take me with you. I'm going to keep a close eye on you!"

Xiao Bei smiled and nodded. Then he looked at Ji Qinglan's red lips. So tempting!

"Wife, how about another kiss?"

"Get lost, you're so annoying! Why didn't I realize you were this sleazy when we first got together?"

"Do you regret it now?" Xiao Bei asked Ji Qinglan with a smile.

Ji Qinglan looked at Xiao Bei and said with bashful irritation, "If anyone's going to regret it, it'll be you!"

"Tch. When we first got together, I didn't see you being this fierce!" Xiao Bei teased.

"What did you say?" Ji Qinglan looked at Xiao Bei with a half-smile.

"Nothing. Wife, I was complimenting you!" Xiao Bei hurriedly admitted his mistake.

Forget everything else—survival came first!

Miss Qinglan ultimately didn't press the matter, because she hadn't really cared that much to begin with.

When she had decided to date Xiao Bei, she had known that he wasn't someone she could keep all to herself. A boy like him would never lack girls around him. But what Ji Qinglan wanted was for Xiao Bei to never make her deal with that kind of nonsense, no matter when it happened!

"Wife, let's head out. I'll go back to my dorm and change, then come find you."

"Mm, I'll listen to you."

Ji Qinglan nodded and took Xiao Bei's hand on her own initiative.

This was one of Ji Qinglan's best qualities.

She was emotionally intelligent. In public, she gave Xiao Bei face; when something was wrong, she said it. She never bottled things up, and she never threw unreasonable tantrums.

That was why Xiao Bei spoiled Ji Qinglan so much.

"Let's go. Don't stay out in the sun. Come back to the dorm with me."

Xiao Bei took Ji Qinglan by the hand, then called out to the Class 1 students, "Everyone, head back to your dorms. Don't hang around here. We've got dinner tonight!"

The Class 1 students all smiled at the sight, smiling faintly as they watched Xiao Bei and Ji Qinglan.

Hu Jilong and the other three Dog Sons also ran over at that moment.

"Sister-in-law, that was you just now? Sorry, sorry, I didn't recognize you!" Hu Jilong hurriedly apologized.

If he made a bad impression in front of Sister-in-law, there would be no more pretty art academy girls for him!

Ji Qinglan covered her mouth and smiled at Hu Jilong. "It's fine. I should be thanking you instead—you made our scoundrel look so handsome in those photos!"

Hu Jilong immediately grew shy at her words.

Scratching the back of his head, he said awkwardly, "Sister-in-law, you're too kind!"

Afterward, Xiao Bei and Ji Qinglan held hands as the three Dog Sons walked ahead of them, and they returned to the dormitory building together.

Ji Qinglan had originally wanted to tell Xiao Bei that she would wait for him downstairs.

When Xiao Bei heard that, he simply gave Ji Qinglan a reassuring look, took her hand, and walked over to Uncle Chen at the entrance.

"Uncle Chen, my girlfriend came to see me. It's hot out, so I'm taking her upstairs to enjoy the air conditioning for a while!"

Uncle Chen waved with a smile. "Go on up, Little Bei Zi!"

He did not ask a single question or make things difficult for them. He simply let them through!

Ji Qinglan covered her mouth and laughed. "You're doing pretty well for yourself, Little Bei Zi. You've conquered the whole dorm building?"

"It's nothing worth mentioning, nothing worth mentioning! Mainly, I've always had a good relationship with Uncle Chen!"

As Xiao Bei teased her, he secretly scratched her palm.

It was true—Xiao Bei had high emotional intelligence. Whenever he had the time and bought something, he would always bring a little something for Uncle Chen. Whenever he had cigarettes, he would offer some to him too.

After going back and forth like that, how could their relationship possibly be bad?

Although a dormitory guard might not seem to have much authority, there were times when he could be incredibly useful!

Just like now!

So Xiao Bei took Ji Qinglan's hand and headed straight upstairs. Seeing Xiao Bei bring Sister-in-law up with him, the three Dog Sons walking ahead hurriedly ran upstairs.

When they reached the fourth floor, they immediately shouted toward the dorms of their class.

"Brothers who aren't wearing clothes, brothers in just underwear, pay attention! A beauty's here! Damn it, Zhu Yu, stop running around in those floral boxers—you're ruining our image!"

"Damn, a beauty? Where?"

"It's Sister-in-law, not yours! Hurry up and put some clothes on. What's so great about showing off that beer belly?"

Upon hearing that it was Sister-in-law, everyone immediately returned to their dorm rooms and shut their doors.

Xiao Bei was now the undisputed boss of Class One, and every one of them respected him immensely.

Especially Ji Qinglan—she was the Campus Belle of the Academy of Fine Arts. If Sister-in-law was happy and introduced them to a few girls, wouldn't that be wonderful?

Once Xiao Bei brought Ji Qinglan to the fourth floor, they had completely unobstructed passage.

When he brought Ji Qinglan back to the dorm, the few Dog Sons quickly and haphazardly tidied up their own beds!

The moment Xiao Bei and Ji Qinglan entered, they saw the three Dog Sons sitting in their places.

"Welcome, Sister-in-law, to Dorm 401. We are deeply honored by your presence!"

"Here, Sister-in-law, have some water!"

"Here, Sister-in-law, this is Fourth Brother's seat. Please sit!"

Xiao Bei was very satisfied with how the Dog Sons handled things. Ji Qinglan smiled faintly and sat down gracefully.

Then Xiao Bei said to the three of them, "Take your clean clothes and go wash next door!"

"Hahaha, alright, alright! Then we won't disturb Sister-in-law!"

With that, the three of them ran next door.

Ji Qinglan looked at Xiao Bei.

"Stinky Bei, you're pretty prestigious, huh?"

"Of course. Don't you know whose Husband I am?"

"You only know how to sweet-talk. Alright, go take a shower!"

Ji Qinglan said with a smile.

"Alright, Wife, wait for me!"

Humming a little tune, Xiao Bei walked into the bathroom.

After Xiao Bei entered the bathroom, Ji Qinglan looked at the clothes he had left on the bed.

She smiled slightly, then folded them one by one. She was simply the picture of a virtuous wife.