Chapter 376

It's not a big problem; it's just that he didn't sleep all night.

"It's nothing serious? Do you know how haggard you look?"

Wu Liang frowned and said with displeasure, Nan Zhu clearly had stayed up all night.

Especially those bloodshot eyes, what on earth did this kid do last night?

"Hmm... I couldn't sleep last night... so I just lay in bed with my eyes open all night..."

Nan Zhu rubbed his sore eyes. There was nothing he could do about it; he couldn't sleep anyway.

This seems to be the first time he's ever had insomnia since birth, making it a memorable day.

"What happened?"

An ominous premonition coiled around Wu Liang's neck like a cold, venomous snake.

He couldn't help but recall what Yao Qing had said to him last night.

"Young master, I've already solved your problem."

Could it be such a coincidence? Could it be that Yao Qing really went to find Nan Zhu...?

"It seems that Mr. Yao Qing did not tell Wu Liang about this, Qingxiao."

"Sigh, how should I put it? It's not really a breakup, I can only say I was too stupid..."

Nan Zhu smiled awkwardly, not really knowing what to say to express his current feelings.

The beautiful woman I've been longing for turns out to be a man... Hmm... This is just so dramatic...

"Wu Liang, you don't need to comfort me. I know you didn't tell me the truth at first because you didn't want to hurt me, after all, I was in the middle of something exciting at the time."

"However, after learning the truth, I actually felt relieved and relaxed, as if I had been liberated."

Nan Zhu touched his nose. Actually, he felt much more relaxed after learning that Miss Qing was a man.

Because at that moment he realized that he was only admiring Miss Qing's personal charm, not infatuated with her physical appearance.

But this is for the best, at least he won't have to worry about Miss Qing so much anymore.

Moreover, becoming friends with the witty and humorous Mr. Yao Qing is not a bad thing for him.

Chapter Eight: Arranged Marriage

Student Council Room

The air around them was somewhat heavy, and a brief silence fell between the two.

Milutin crossed her long legs and frowned slightly, her delicate face showing a hint of worry and confusion.

As if unable to understand what Su Qian had said earlier, her long, beautiful legs kept crossing and changing, and she seemed somewhat dissatisfied.

Milutin, rubbing his chin in deep thought, looked several shades darker than before.

Sitting opposite her, Su Qian smiled bitterly, as if she had expected Milutin to make that face.

Miss Milutin was no help to her, Su Qian knew that very well.

The people around me are all very kind, and they will definitely feel sad and distressed because they can't help me.

That's why she didn't want the people around her to know about it, because she didn't want to cause trouble for them.

"You're still a high school student, are your family in such a hurry to arrange a marriage for you?"

Milutin shook his head forcefully and asked in a heavy voice,

She couldn't understand this absurd thing; she had always thought that such outrageous things only existed on television and in novels.

However, Su Qian is now experiencing something that is almost impossible in reality.

An arranged marriage with a man she has never met or is completely unfamiliar with—this is the future Su Qian is about to face.

"Miss Milutin, you are not betrothed to a man because of me."

Su Qian lowered her eyes, smiled, and shook her head.

Although her mother and father were comforting her, saying it was for her own good, she wasn't stupid; she knew exactly why.

The family's power is gradually declining, and its wealth and authority are also decreasing day by day.

If a powerful backer cannot be found in the short term, the consequences are obvious...

Her knowledge, her elegance, her perfection—everything about her was actually prepared for this day.

Su Qian had long guessed that this day would come, but she didn't expect it to arrive so soon.

"Miss Milutin, I actually knew this day would come."

Su Qian smiled faintly, her little finger twirling the end of her hair.

She had thought her family would arrange a marriage for her when she graduated from university, but...

But upon closer reflection, it becomes clear that waiting until university would be too late.

The family simply cannot hold out for that long, which is why her father had no choice but to push her out now.

In a sense, her father had already been very considerate of her feelings.

Her father arranged for her to meet and choose from many outstanding young men from prominent families.

This shows that her father respects her choices and will not force her to be with anyone.

But lately, because she needs to meet and talk with other people, Su Qian is going to different places every day and meeting different guys.

So she is very tired and exhausted right now, and if possible, she hopes to take a break and relax.

"Incomprehensible."

Milutin slammed his hand heavily on the table with a dull thud, his previously smiling face now extremely gloomy.

She simply couldn't understand these so-called marriages between prestigious families; what was the difference between them and selling one's daughter in disguise?

Su Qian's father respects Su Qian choices and is very considerate of Su Qian feelings? If word got out, wouldn't people laugh their heads off?

Yes, that's right. The other party did not force Su Qian to be with anyone, and they also introduced Su Qian to many outstanding young men.

But this approach is nothing more than a self-deceptive tactic.

Meeting different boys every day was only wearing down Su Qian's mental state.

She will compromise once Su Qian feels that meeting and communicating are mechanical and devoid of any emotion.

After all, the family crisis was imminent, and she had become numb to those men.

Since it doesn't matter who she's with, why doesn't she just pick any man who can save her family?

"Su Qian, are you planning to marry and have children with someone you know absolutely nothing after graduation?"

After taking a few deep breaths, Milutin suppressed his anger and asked in a low voice.

If I hadn't asked Su Qian today, how long would she have planned to keep it a secret?

Are you planning to keep this a secret until graduation? And then quietly marry someone else, have children, and live out your life in silence?

"Miss Milutin, intermarriage between families is actually quite common in this power-driven society; you just haven't been exposed to this level of affairs."

"Of course I don't want to be tied down by marriage right after graduating from high school, but a small boat on the waves can only drift with the tide, can it?"

"I understand that you find this kind of thing disgusting and absurd, but unfortunately, I cannot stand by and watch the family fall apart."

Su Qian picked up the cup of black tea on the table and spoke casually.

As if she didn't care about it at all, she took a small sip of tea.

It wasn't that she was willing to compromise, but rather that she lacked the power and means to resist.

As the only heir of the Su Family, she naturally had an obligation to help her father through this crisis.

Even if this would cause her life to collapse, she would have no regrets if it could help the Su Family recover.

And if we think about it a little more optimistically, maybe she'll meet someone she likes during their next meeting.

"That means you don't enjoy meeting those men and don't want to be their partner."

Milutin suddenly walked up to Su Qian, crossed her arms, and looked down at her.

A dazzling light flashed in her bright, agate-like pupils. She leaned down and whispered softly in front of Su Qian's face.

"Is all you hope for is for the Su Family to stop declining, is that enough?"

He lifted Su Qian's chin with one hand, and Su Qian's blank face was reflected in the depths of his beautiful but serious eyes.

"Miss Milutin??"

Su Qian was momentarily paralyzed by Milutin's aura.

As the other person pinched his chin and pressed his shoulders, a strange sense of security and anticipation suddenly welled up in his heart.

No, what am I expecting? Even if Miss Milutin wants to help me, the other party...

"You are our most respected student council president and our closest friend. Do you think we would allow you to ruin yourself like this?"

"Besides, I wanted to complain as soon as I heard you say you were going to get together with someone else. Why don't you give the opportunity to our young master instead of those low-class people?"

Milutin lifted Su Qian's little chin and revealed a playful smile.

Young master, I'm entrusting Su Qian to you. I know you'll help her, won't you?

Chapter Nine: Chapter Title - Went to Eat Barbecue

"President Su Qian, is there something you need to arrange by calling everyone here?"

Nan Zhu pushed open the tightly closed door and walked into the room, then paused slightly when she saw that the room was empty.

Su Qian wasn't there; the only thing cleaning the floor in the entire Student Council Room was a robot vacuum cleaner.

The beeping mechanical sound echoed in the room; the robot vacuum had been working for quite some time.

The power indicator light on the back had turned red, and the movement was also sluggish, as if it might stop at any moment.

"President Su Qian? Are you here?"

Nan Zhu scratched the back of his head and asked loudly.

Didn't President Su Qian send a message to everyone asking them to gather here after school?

Now that we've all arrived, why is President Su Qian nowhere to be found?

"The robot vacuum cleaner is out of power."

Nan Qingshui ran up to the robot vacuum cleaner, picked it up, and turned off the power.

Touching the slightly warm top, he muttered to himself, "This thing has been running for at least several hours."

If President Su Qian were here, she would never allow her to continue working.

"So, does that mean President Su Qian left the student council a long time ago?"

He picked up the robot, placed it on the charging station, and silently scanned the room.

Since the president left early on, it means that he never intended to gather everyone together in the first place.

But if that's the case, why would the chairman send them such a message?

"Everyone, come to the Student Council Room after school this afternoon. I have something to discuss with you all, so please come!" - by Su Qian

Nan Qingshui took out her phone and silently looked at the information displayed on it.

This is indeed President Su Qian's phone number; it's not some prank or trick by someone else.

But this strange way of expressing it clearly doesn't sound like President Su Qian... Could it be that someone is using the president's phone...?

"There's a sound over there."

He Xue pointed to the inner room, from which came a light and melodious singing voice.

The sound of pattering water was like someone taking a shower, and the sound of sliding doors clattering together could be heard.

"Taking a shower at this hour?"