Counselor

Mu Changsheng didn't need to worry about Jiang Ruizhao. After all, he had given him the evidence. If he couldn't complete the task, he would truly be an idiot.

However, Mu Changsheng received some bad news.

He had been caught for skipping class.

"Old Mu, good luck. The counselor wants to see you."

Seeing the message from Xi Chunpeng, Mu Changsheng's mouth twitched.

He was truly speechless. The counselor had picked a fine time to check attendance. Why did they suddenly decide to check class records?

Mu Changsheng headed to the education building, walking towards the third floor.

He had only met his counselor a few times. The counselor was a strict, impartial figure, showing no favoritism.

He figured he was in for a lecture.

Room 307. Mu Changsheng knocked. "Report."

"Come in."

A clear, cool voice came from inside.

Mu Changsheng pushed the door open and walked in. Sitting inside was a sharp-looking woman with short hair.

Her hair was cut perfectly, reaching her neck and giving her a clean, neat appearance without a single stray hair.

Her forehead was smooth and full, her eyebrows thick, and the slightly upturned ends of her brows conveyed an air of natural authority.

Her lips were beautifully shaped and a healthy red.

She wore a well-tailored professional suit that accentuated her slender waist and upright posture.

Judging by her figure, she must work out regularly.

This was Mu Changsheng's counselor, Shen Ying.

"Are you...?"

Shen Ying blinked in surprise upon seeing Mu Changsheng. In her memory... she didn't have any students this handsome...

"Counselor, I'm Mu Changsheng from Class of '23 Education."

Mu Changsheng said, awkwardly scratching his head.

Hearing his name, Shen Ying pulled out her phone and looked at the list of students who had skipped class. A slight smile touched her lips. "You skipped class, didn't you?"

Mu Changsheng nodded.

"Skipping class, huh? Were you out on a date with your girlfriend?"

Shen Ying put down her phone and looked at Mu Changsheng.

Mu Changsheng thought about it. He had likely been with Yang Shuyun then, but he definitely couldn't say that.

He shook his head instead. "No."

"Then why did you skip class?"

"Were you studying in your dorm?"

Mu Changsheng's mouth twitched. "No, I was out delivering food."

Shen Ying raised an eyebrow. "Delivering food?"

"Earning money."

"Mu Changsheng, you're a sophomore. I checked your attendance for your other classes, and you haven't skipped much. But I have a feeling... maybe your friends were signing in for you?"

Shen Ying asked with a smile.

Mu Changsheng immediately became serious. "Absolutely not."

"That's good if you didn't. Since you were out earning money delivering food, the teacher can't really criticize you further."

"You're an adult now, and you're in college. The most important thing is still your studies. Once you've achieved academic success, find a good job that's safe and respectable. Do you understand?"

Mu Changsheng was slightly taken aback by the lack of expected criticism. It seemed this counselor wasn't too bad.

"However, if there's a next time, it won't be this simple,"

Shen Ying said sternly.

"I promise there won't be a next time."

Mu Changsheng quickly assured her.

Shen Ying nodded slightly, slowly stood up, and turned to pick up her backpack.

Seeing Shen Ying's back, Mu Changsheng's expression froze.

"You can go now,"

Shen Ying said calmly.

Mu Changsheng touched his nose, looking a bit awkward. "Counselor, your... that thing..."

Shen Ying frowned. "My what?"

"You seem to be... on your period."

Mu Changsheng couldn't help but say.

Shen Ying's face immediately froze. She glanced down, and her face instantly turned red.

Today isn't the day for my period, why is it so early?!

Shen Ying quickly sat down. Even after all these years, her face couldn't help but flush.

Mu Changsheng's eyes darted around.

Shen Ying felt a sense of shame, being so embarrassed in front of a student.

But she hadn't brought any sanitary pads today.

If she went out like this, she'd be mortified.

Shen Ying hesitated to speak. Mu Changsheng could see her predicament: "Counselor, shall I go buy them for you?"

Shen Ying's face turned even redder. It was the first time Mu Changsheng had seen his usually stern counselor blush so much.

Shen Ying was quite attractive, the type of strong woman. Seeing her face suddenly turn red made her look rather cute.

"Hurry... and come back quickly."

Mu Changsheng nodded and walked downstairs.

There was a supermarket at the school. Mu Changsheng didn't know what brand Shen Ying preferred, so he picked the most expensive one. Then, he went to the second floor of the supermarket and bought a black t-shirt.

In less than half an hour, Mu Changsheng returned to the office.

Mu Changsheng placed the sanitary pads and the black t-shirt in front of Shen Ying.

Shen Ying was slightly taken aback when she saw the black t-shirt: "This...?"

But she quickly realized what it meant and felt a surge of joy. This kid had quite high emotional intelligence.

"Thank you..."

Shen Ying took a deep breath.

"About this matter... please don't spread it around."

Shen Ying said with some embarrassment.

Mu Changsheng replied helplessly, "I'm not an idiot."

"This is a secret."

Shen Ying repeatedly cautioned him before she felt relieved.

After all, if this got out, how could Shen Ying maintain her standing?

She was a counselor. If any negative rumors stuck, she'd be here for life.

Then, Shen Ying took out her phone: "Let's exchange contact information. I'll transfer the money to you later."

"Okay."

Mu Changsheng quickly scanned the QR code, adding the counselor's contact information.

Mu Changsheng had initially thought adding the counselor's contact info was for requesting leave. He hadn't expected it to be under these circumstances.

It was truly... an unexpected surprise.

Mu Changsheng watched Shen Ying leave in a hurry, a smile curving his lips: "An unexpected bonus."

"Name: Shen Ying. Age: 31 Appearance: 92 Hobbies: Fitness Identity: Counselor Marital Status: Unmarried!"

Mu Changsheng was slightly taken aback when he saw her marital status. How could his counselor, who was so beautiful, still be unmarried?

If she didn't get married soon, she'd be considered an old leftover woman.

Mu Changsheng shook his head. Now that he had gotten closer to the counselor, perhaps if he was caught skipping class next time, it wouldn't be as... serious as she said.