Chapter 462

"What's wrong with you...? You've been acting strange for the past few days..."

"Sleeping? Sleep my ass! Prick up your ears and listen to this loud noise from next door. How am I supposed to sleep like this?!"

"Even couples doing that would make such a thunderous noise. It sounds like a group activity. Anyone who didn't know better would think the next door was the battlefield of Xlia."

The Rat slapped its paw against the wall, its eyes twitching as it muttered, the thumping sound like a pile driver banging on the ground.

What exactly are the boss and Qiao Xinying doing? If they really are doing that kind of thing, isn't this making a bit too much noise?

This is terrifying! The boss really has no mercy for women. Doesn't he care about ruining Qiao Xinying's body?

However, on the other hand, the fact that the transfer student named Qiao Xinying is actually the boss's fiancée is quite explosive news.

It's hard for a lone man and woman to not spark something when they're together, especially since they're engaged. Dry wood and a raging fire can ignite easily, so it's quite normal for them to do that kind of thing.

But this is too unfair to Miss Shi and He Xue. They are the ones who have been by the leader's side the longest, but now Qiao Xinying has beaten them to it.

"Sigh... If Han Yu and the others knew that our boss is currently having a passionate encounter with Miss Qiao Xinying, they'd be very upset..."

"But there's nothing we can do about it... Miss Qiao Xinying and the eldest brother were betrothed when they were young... Maybe it's just the inevitable conclusion that childhood sweethearts can't compete with a wife who falls from the sky..."

The Rat pressed its ears against the wall, listening to the loud noises next door, feeling sad for Han Yu and the others while also envying Wu Liang.

The eldest brother can finally lose his virginity, but he doesn't know when he will get Xiao Lian's consent to have sex.

Waaah, even though he would occasionally stay overnight at Xiaolian's house, he always volunteered to sleep on the sofa.

Moreover, Xiao Lian would always look at him like he was an idiot. Now that I think about it, he really was an incurable fool.

"Stop having such lewd thoughts. Wu Liang and the others aren't doing the kind of shady things you're thinking."

"I just saw Miss Shi and Han Yu gathered at the entrance of Wu Liang's dormitory when I was in the corridor. I think they must have gone inside by now."

Tormented by the unfounded association with Rat, Nan Zhu threw off the covers and sat up.

He could no longer tolerate Rat's self-delusion and constant torment of Wu Liang and Qiao Xinying. Ever since he got a girlfriend, Rat's thoughts had been increasingly vulgar.

"Huh? Holy crap!? No way? Miss Shi Yaoshi and the others went to the boss's dorm too? When?"

The Rat cried out in astonishment, "Why didn't Nan Zhu tell me when he saw this? Oh my god? That's it, it's all over, it's all over, it's all over!"

"It was about half an hour ago, so stop overthinking things here. Wu Liang isn't like you, with his head full of dirty thoughts."

Nan Zhu rolled his eyes at the Rat with a look of disdain. It seemed he would have to find some time to have a good talk with Miao Lian.

The Rat is almost turning into a madman. At this Rat, it seems that only Wu Liang and Miao Lian can control him.

"Oh no, oh no, oh no, I didn't expect it to really turn into a group activity... So many girls joining in... No matter how strong our boss is, he can't possibly withstand this relentless barrage..."

"No, I have to rescue the boss from this harem! No matter what, we can't let him get away with this. What if those women drain him dry?"

"Boss, wait a minute, I'm coming to rescue you..."

Clang!

Unable to bear it any longer, Nan Zhu hurled the alarm clock beside him, hitting the Rat squarely on the back of the head.

The Rat, being quite obliging, kicked its legs, rolled its eyes, and fainted.

That's enough...

Nan Zhu looked at the Rat that had already fallen into a deep sleep and shook his head slightly.

However, Wu Liang is really amazing. He can handle so many girls without missing a single one, and he can perfectly meet all of their needs.

This is something he absolutely cannot learn or do. Right now, he's already racking his brains just because of Qingshui, let alone a few more.

"Should I find an opportunity to talk to Wu Liang and ask him to teach me how to face this feeling?"

Place your palm on your chest and feel your heart gently murmuring as it beats inside your chest cavity.

He needs Wu Liang, an emotional expert, to give him some guidance; otherwise, he really doesn't know what to do now.

Qingshui's recent actions and words have clearly shown her feelings for him. He can't keep pretending to be stupid forever, and Qingshui's recent offensive has become increasingly fierce.

If he continues to avoid the issue and refuses to confront it, Qingshui will eventually break through that thin veil and confront him directly.

If he waits until that time to ask Wu Liang for help, it will be too late. He must think of all his explanations before such a thing happens.

"Wu Liang, I really need your help right now."

Nan Zhu let out a heavy sigh of relief. He would now continue to receive advice from Wu Liang.

After all, among all the people he knew, Wu Liang was the most experienced and the most talented in love.

If he had even a fifth of Wu Liang's abilities, he probably wouldn't have been troubled by Qingshui's feelings for so long.

"Love is so hard... Wu Liang is a monster, though..."

Nan Zhu rubbed his aching temples and complained with a hint of envy.

If only he could become an outstanding young man like Wu Liang, at least he wouldn't be bothered by such trivial matters...

P. S.: I've started speeding up my updates recently. If nothing unexpected happens, I should be able to update 10,000 words a day, with each chapter being a little over 3,000 words. That'll be three chapters a day. Let's go!

Chapter Sixty-Four

The wind at night and in the early morning is always chilly; even the gentle autumn breeze can still give you goosebumps.

Qiao Xinying leaned against the rounded stone railing of the balcony, a slender cigarette dangling from her lips, but she couldn't find a lighter anywhere on her body.

Perhaps she was in a bit of a rush when she came out, because she was only wearing a black lace-trimmed lace nightgown.

Her fair skin was even softer and more delicate than jade, and her slightly upturned little feet were kicking aimlessly in her cotton slippers.

After failing to find a lighter she liked on her person, Qiao Ranxin took the cigarette out of her mouth and smacked her red lips twice.

"Why did I forget the fire in the room?"

Qiao Ranxin stared at the cigarette between her fingers, shrugged, and looked somewhat regretful.

It's already this late, Teacher Ye is probably already asleep, and she can't disturb Teacher Ye now.

She had only planned to go out to clear her head, but she hadn't expected that she would bring cigarettes to relieve her sorrows but forget to light them.

"If I had known this would happen, I would have chosen a bottle of red wine."

Resting her chin on her hand and leaning against the railing Qiao Xinying looked out at the softly lit courtyard and the star-studded night sky, puffing out her cheeks and speaking with a slightly displeased expression.

If only she could have a bottle of red wine under the moonlit night with such a magnificent view, she could sit here, sipping the wine and leisurely enjoying the scenery.

"I wonder how Qiao Xinying and Wu Liang are getting along. If I weren't still the principal, I would really like to go and see their room."

A deep smile appeared in the depths of her beautiful, watery eyes, and her rosy, bright red lips pursed into a lovely curve.

Her graceful figure is stunning at any time, and her long, wavy, silver-gray hair gleams under the moonlight.

Simply leaning casually against the edge of the balcony, enjoying the evening breeze, Qiao Ranxin's every move perfectly showcased her charm.

"I hope that Qiao Xinying won't disappoint me. After all, she's the daughter I raised myself. Even if she's not as capable as me, she should have learned some of my strengths."

"I feel like I'm becoming more and more gossipy. If I were ten years younger, I probably would have had a lot of fun with them too."

Feeling like something was missing from her mouth Qiao Ranxin raised her arm and stretched vigorously.

Her curvaceous and alluring figure was even more captivating under the black lace nightgown, like a precious gem carved from pure jade, her fair skin almost mesmerizing.

"That kid Wu Liang, the longer you spend with him, the more you like him..."

"Principal! Why did you come here, and why are you only wearing such a thin silk nightgown? You'll catch a cold like that."

Suddenly, a woman's voice, filled with self-conscious emotion, rang out, followed by light footsteps behind Qiao Ranxin.

A warm and comfortable mink coat was draped over Qiao Ranxin's bare, fragrant shoulders, and it smelled of her favorite incense.

But these weren't the clothes she brought. She didn't like these fluffy clothes because they required careful care, otherwise they would shed after being stored for a long time.

Qiao Ranxin doesn't like troublesome things, and she's also a bit lazy, so she wouldn't waste her energy on tidying up clothes.

"You're such a sweetheart of mine, how did you know I didn't wear a coat when I came out?"

"Moreover, this castle-like villa is extremely large, with countless open-air balconies. How did you manage to find me?"

Qiao Ranxin reached out and tugged at her coat, trying to make it as close to her skin as possible.

Turning around to look at Ye Luotong, who was standing with her arms crossed and a reproachful expression on her face, Qiao Ranxin lowered her eyes and smiled gently.

It has to be said that Ye Luotong's arrival was very timely; in fact, the elegance and poise she just displayed were all an act.

She was almost frozen to death by this damn low temperature. If Ye Luotong hadn't brought her a coat in time, she probably wouldn't have made it.

"The clothes you brought are still stuffed in your suitcase, and the coat you wore today is still on the bed."

"I don't think you would leave your coat on the bed and deliberately rummage through your suitcase, especially since the suitcase has been sitting in the corner of the room without any signs of being touched."

"As for how I found yours among so many open-air balconies..."

At this point, Ye Luotong rolled her eyes at Qiao Ranxin and quickly pointed to the flowerbed in the courtyard facing this side, and then to the crescent moon in the center of the night sky in the distance.

"Only these two or three open-air balconies offer a panoramic view of the courtyard garden and the silvery moonlit night."

"Principal, you've always enjoyed sightseeing, haven't you? So I thought you'd come here."

Ye Luotong walked up to Qiao Ranxin and confiscated the cigarette she was holding between her fingers.

He waved his hand in front of the other person's face twice, then expertly tossed the cigarette into the nearby trash can.

"Smoking is harmful to health. This is a common slogan in schools. As the principal, how can you not pay attention to your own image?"

"Especially since the students are now living here with you, I think you should pay more attention to them."

Ye Luotong reached out and poked Qiao Ranxin's chest twice, speaking with a serious expression.

But out of the corner of his eye, he kept glancing at her high, full breasts and shapely, long legs, a look of envy deep in his eyes.

"Hmm~ It seems someone has misunderstood our roles. Surely everyone knows who works for whom."

Qiao Ranxin half-jokingly moved closer to Ye Luotong. Because of her height, Qiao Ranxin, who was on top of her, seemed more assertive.

In addition, she was originally a politician, and was much more professional than Ye Luotong in terms of both temperament and speech.

"Pointing out a superior's problems is also something a subordinate should do."

Facing the imposing Qiao Ranxin, Ye Luotong puffed out her chest, raised her cheeks, and retorted without showing any weakness.

A mistake is a mistake, and as a subordinate, she naturally had to point out Principal Qiao's shortcomings so that the principal could better remember the problem.

"Uh... I didn't expect you to be so firm..."

"Okay, okay, I was wrong, alright? I won't smoke anymore."

Qiao Ranxin was stunned by Ye Luotong's retort. She hadn't expected that Teacher Ye, who was usually so respectful to her, would talk back to her like that.

But isn't this even better? Since Ye Luotong dared to give her this advice as a friend, doesn't that mean that her relationship with Teacher Ye has taken a step further?

"It's time to go back. Don't catch a cold before you even have a chance to enjoy your trip."

Ye Luotong took Qiao Ranxin's small hand and frowned slightly as she felt the coldness emanating from her.

Qiao Ranxin naturally had something on her mind; the other party's recent behavior was different from usual.

Although we don't know exactly what happened to the principal, it's not always right to keep things buried in your heart.

She and the principal weren't particularly close before, but she was a teacher personally recruited by the principal and had received many favors from Principal Qiao in the past.

If possible, she would be happy to share some of the principal's recent troubles, after all, facing them together is always better than facing them alone...

"You're so gentle, no wonder Wu Liang likes you so much."

Qiao Ranxin looked at Ye Luotong, who was holding her hand tightly, and smiled strangely. Suddenly, she leaned close to Ye Ruotong's ear and whispered something.

"This isn't gentleness, this is responsibility... to you, Principal...?"

Ye Luotong was stunned when she saw the half-smile on Qiao Ranxin's face, and then she suddenly realized what the other party had just said.

"No, that's not it! My relationship with Wu Liang isn't what you think, Principal. We're just ordinary teacher and student..."

"When did I say that your relationship wasn't just that of a normal teacher and student? Does Wu Liang, as a student, not like you Teacher Ye?"

"Why are you explaining so agitatedly, Teacher Ye? Or is it that I've misunderstood? Actually, your relationship isn't just that of a teacher and student, but rather..."

Qiao Ranxin revealed a triumphant smile, beckoned with her finger, lifted Ye Luotong's pale face, and said with a smile.