Where Did This Madman Come From?

Those twin brothers were truly hard to shake off.

This was the first time Gu Xiao had met anyone so unafraid of death.

And Lu Keyan, who followed behind the twins, did catch Gu Xiao's attention.

"Xiao, long time no see."

Gu Xiao said coldly, "Not long. Only two days."

Hill was delighted. "Xiao, you actually remembered? Everyone said your memory was bad, but that turned out to be false. You..."

"Hill, shut up!" Shelley cut him off coldly.

Had this idiot brother of his eaten his own brain when he was born?

Gu Xiao was not someone he could afford to joke with.

"All right, Xiao, I apologize for what I did before, but you have to understand that our countries express affection differently. That's why I offended you."

Hill said earnestly, "I don't know what I can do to earn your forgiveness."

Gu Xiao looked at Lu Keyan and curled his lips. "You don't know what to do? It's simple. Get on your knees and bark twice like a dog. That'll do."

Hill's expression changed.

Bark like a dog?

"Xiao, you're joking, right?" Hill was almost breaking into a cold sweat. "If that's what you're into, tonight-no, right now, we can get a room. I can..."

"Ah-!"

Waves of stabbing pain suddenly struck his head, and cold sweat poured from Hill's forehead.

"Mr. Gu!" Shelley said anxiously. "Please forgive my brother. He didn't mean it!"

Only then did Gu Xiao shift his gaze to Shelley and sneer. "Fine. You take his place, then."

Shelley knew this was an extremely humiliating demand, but Hill had done wrong and should pay the price.

"If you're unwilling too..." Gu Xiao was in quite a good mood. "Then that classmate Lu behind you should be able to help."

Lu Keyan's gaze shifted slightly, a faint smile on his lips. "Young Master Gu, I thought you hadn't seen me."

Gu Xiao said, "Sorry, I'm not blind."

"Xiao, you know Lu? Is he your friend?"

Hill watched Gu Xiao eagerly, delight plain on his face.

This man was even better at pretending than Feng Ji.

Gu Xiao gave Hill an expressionless glance. He could roughly guess why Hill and Shelley weren't in the universally adored protagonist's harem.

Because Hill and Feng Ji had nearly the same personality.

The universally adored protagonist's harem didn't need two people whose personalities were too similar.

Of course, Gu Xiao didn't believe Hill was truly simple-minded. If that really were his personality, he would have died long ago.

"Young Master Hill, how could I be worthy of being Young Master Gu's friend?" Lu Keyan's heavy gaze settled on Gu Xiao's face. "Young Master Gu, do you want me to kneel?"

Shelley couldn't help frowning.

When he had heard the name "Lu Keyan" from his idiot brother, he hadn't thought much of it.

Ever since they arrived at Aisili Noble Academy, countless people had wanted to cooperate with them.

He had thought Lu Keyan was one of them.

After meeting him, Shelley knew that this Mr. Lu had no small ambitions!

But how could a man like that accept such a humiliating demand?

Shelley knew that this Eastern country had an old saying-

A man had gold beneath his knees!

With a thud, Lu Keyan knelt before Gu Xiao.

The eyes he raised toward Gu Xiao were filled with submission.

"Young Master Gu, is my kneeling posture proper?"

Hill was deeply touched. This new friend really had gone this far for him and his brother!

Though Lu was very beautiful, like an exquisite doll, he also possessed a distinctly Eastern grace.

But Xiao was the most beautiful Eastern beauty in his heart.

He only wanted to conquer Xiao!

Shelley, meanwhile, stared at Lu Keyan in shock and took two steps back.

Could that old saying be false?

Lu Keyan didn't care what other people thought. He knelt for Gu Xiao willingly.

What did other people's opinions matter?

"Lu Keyan, you really are pathetic." Gu Xiao's tone was light as he bestowed a smile on the man gazing up at him.

A smile from Gu Xiao that belonged to him alone...

Lu Keyan nodded, calmly accepting Gu Xiao's "compliment."

"As long as you're happy, Young Master Gu."

Lin An, who had remained silent because Young Master Gu hadn't given him permission to speak, couldn't help frowning.

What was wrong with this scholarship student?!

Was he trying to steal his position?!

Lin An's lips moved as he tried to say something, but after glancing at Young Master Gu's expression, he kept quiet, even feeling a little alarmed.

Young Master Gu's heart was a needle at the bottom of the sea!

He had been in a good mood just a moment ago, so why did he seem so unhappy now?

"You really do have a spineless backbone," Gu Xiao said mildly. "No wonder a bastard not only got into this school on his own, but even forced the Lu Family to acknowledge him."

Gu Xiao planted a foot on Lu Keyan's hand, watching with satisfaction as his face turned deathly pale.

He even ground down harder.

Gu Xiao was praising him!

Immense joy flooded his heart, making Lu Keyan's face flush.

Lu Keyan's hand trembled. Enduring the excruciating pain, he said subserviently, "Young Master Gu, my hand will dirty the sole of your shoe."

Gu Xiao: "..."

He moved his foot away.

For once, he looked at Lu Keyan suspiciously.

There was something wrong with this Lu Keyan!

As someone capable of standing against "Gu Xiao," could Lu Keyan really be this lowly to his bones?

He had only said those things earlier to disgust Lu Keyan.

He hadn't expected the other man to climb right up the pole he offered.

For once, Gu Xiao fell silent.

What kind of tactic was this?

Why couldn't he understand it?

"Young Master Gu," Lu Keyan asked humbly, still kneeling, "your shoes are dirty. May I wipe them clean for you?"

Lin An couldn't take it anymore. "You dog, you think you're worthy of touching Young Master Gu?"

That was his job!

He was Young Master Gu's number one lackey!

Lin An would never allow anyone to steal his position!

"Xiao," Hill said, feeling that both the atmosphere and the scene had gone wrong, "if you're not angry anymore, could you let my friend get up?"

Gu Xiao lowered his eyes, returning his gaze to Lu Keyan's face.

That look-

Like a vicious dog.

Even disguised so convincingly as a little white rabbit, he would inadvertently bare his fangs.

Gu Xiao said coldly, "If you're willing, you can kneel with him."

"Xiao-"

Hill still wanted to say something, but Shelley stopped him. "Young Master Gu, sorry for disturbing you."

Gu Xiao couldn't be bothered to play with them anymore. He patted Lin An on the shoulder. "Let's go."

"Yes, Young Master Gu!"

Lin An eagerly trotted after him. After walking three meters, he turned back and gave Lu Keyan a smug snort.

He wanted to replace him with that little ability?

Dream on!

"Shelley, Xiao has such a strange temper." Hill tilted his head at Shelley. "Is he still angry?"

Shelley took a deep breath. "Shut up!"

He had only told Hill to play dumb in moderation, not actually become an idiot!

"Lu, you can get up now," Shelley said worriedly. "Also, your hand..."

Lu Keyan lowered his head, looked at his already bruised hand, and softly uttered, "Ah?"

"They're broken."

Gu Xiao really was ruthless. He had stomped hard enough to break two of his fingers.

Lu Keyan put those two broken fingers into his mouth and held them there for a moment.

It was... Gu Xiao's taste.

The sight made Shelley's scalp prickle.

The man still kneeling on the ground really did seem to be a madman!