Chapter 762: Chapter 761: Thankfully I Have You Chapter 762: Chapter 761: Thankfully I Have You Xiao Qimo pushed up his glasses and asked with interest, “The way you use ‘also’ is…”

As long as he took the initiative, Lu Mian couldn’t refute him!

Lu Mian smiled without changing her expression, “Coach Wang told me.”

Xiao Qimo huffed, “Spend less time with those single guys in the future.”

“Oh.”

“If you have any issues, just come to me to check.”

“Okay,” Lu Mian’s lips curved into a beautiful arc as she slightly lowered her head, her tone soft.

“Director Qimo, I’m lucky to have you.”

To have you by my side, to help me share the burden.

Xiao Qimo’s heart stirred, giving rise to wicked thoughts.

He wanted to right here…

The two of them talking in the lobby had been noticed by many students; they stood so close, their expressions so different when speaking.

There are three things in this world that cannot be hidden.

Coughing, poverty, and love.

That kind of emotion, even with covered mouths, slips out through the eyes, unable to be concealed.

It was indeed true that Director Qimo treated Lu Mian in a special way. Overlooking and favoring her in many ways, he even brought her medicine and drove her to school.

Conclusion: Director Qimo is definitely dating Lu Mian!

If their relationship were to be confirmed, who knows how the headmaster would react.

The thought was quite thrilling.

—
Xiao Jianli hadn’t been idle these past couple of days either; Kang Hongbin had come from Jinjing to Wucheng, followed closely by Sheng Qinglin.

Sheng Qinglin, a native of Wucheng, also had deep feelings for the city.

He didn’t know much about what his granddaughter Sheng Zijin had done in Wucheng, but he could sense the distancing of some old acquaintances. The family affairs were too entangled for him to control on his own.

Moreover, the Sheng Family had indeed suffered a blow and no longer had the power to compete with top-tier families.

So his attitude was much more at peace this time.

One was to recruit Lu Mian to Beijing University and the other was to reconnect with former acquaintances.

He was fortunate to meet the old master of the Xiao Family this time, making the trip worthwhile.

But it was also at this time that Kang Hongbin and Sheng Qinglin found out that Lu Mian was actually the daughter-in-law of Master Xiao of the Xiao Family…

Sheng Qinglin regretted it immensely. Why hadn’t Sheng Zijin told him such important news?

Kang Hongbin, on the other hand, became even more confident about the recruitment.

“Mr. Xiao, choose me, choose me! I’m superb!”

Xiao Jianli waved his hand, “I don’t know what issues you have with Mianmian, but since she is a member of our Xiao Family, I’d ask you both to honor my modest request and convert any animosity into peace.”

Xiao Jianli said this.

Upon hearing this, Kang Hongbin hurriedly waved his hands, “Mr. Xiao, you’re joking. I was planning to cultivate Lu Mian as a key student all along, why would I not want her. Don’t believe the nonsense outside, it’s not true!”

“Really no conflict?”

“Of course! Even if there was a conflict, it would definitely be my fault! Absolutely my fault! It’s surely due to my lack of sincerity!”

“…” Xiao Jianli stroked his chin, “That’s not necessary, it would seem like we are bullying you.”

Seeing his opportunity slipping away, Sheng Qinglin hastily spoke up, “Mr. Xiao.”

He was a peer of Xiao Jianli’s, just a few years younger, but he still spoke with utmost respect.

“Beijing University would definitely not turn away talent. Mr. Xiao, perhaps you could speak to Lu Mian and suggest our university.”

Kang Hongbin then made a significant concession.

“Mr. Xiao, we’ve discussed it, and our college will cultivate Lu Mian as a key student, with waivers for tuition and accommodation fees, everything free, just as long as she comes.”

Sheng Qinglin, not to be outdone, chimed in.

“Beijing University is planning to set up a class for top students, and we are already applying for national support, which should be approved soon. Money is a minor matter; the Xiao Family isn’t lacking in funds. What’s important are the teaching resources, and ours are truly formidable.”

Kang Hongbin was furious, “I’ve trained students like Xiao Qimo; how can our faculty’s teaching resources be inferior to yours?”

“If you’re so great, why did someone prefer going to high school last year rather than go to you?”

“…”

Xiao Jianli watched the two nearly come to blows, feeling quite pleased.

It wasn’t that their family’s Mianmian was unwanted, but rather that a bunch of people were fighting to snatch her up.

This proud matter was definitely something to discuss over tea with the old buddies another day!

Kang Hongbin and Sheng Qinglin both failed to get a precise response in the end.

After dispersing, Kang Hongbin sat in a taxi and started asking the driver.

“Master, where’s the biggest outdoor advertisement around here?”

—-
Wa Zhiqi called Xiao Qimo in the middle of the night. The situation was urgent, and he couldn’t care less about the time.

“Lord Mo… are you in bed or under the bed right now?”

Xiao Qimo replied coldly, “In bed.”

“Alone or with someone?”

“Speak.” Xiao Qimo glanced at the side of the bed.

Empty.

A stab in the heart.

“Dr. Hua has been kidnapped.”

“…” Xiao Qimo was already in a bad mood from being woken up, and Wa Zhiqi’s news made his aura even colder.

“Didn’t I tell you to take good care of him?”

“…It’s my dereliction of duty.”

The person was already kidnapped, and there was no use in Xiao Qimo saying anything more. The man threw back the covers, got out of bed, and walked over to his desk.

The computer was still on, its faint blue glow eerie in the dim room.

The man opened the page to a login screen right away.

With his phone in one hand, his other hand swiftly entered the password.

“Explain the situation in detail.”

—-
That day at noon, Lu Mian went back to the Lu Family home.

It was Pei Jinlan who had Lu Xi call her to arrange a visit.

If it wasn’t for something important, she really didn’t want to step foot in that place.

She had lived there for several years and had memories in that villa, but every time she recalled them, they came with thorns, not at all sweet.

She strolled leisurely through the courtyard. The passing servants, upon seeing her, looked as though they had seen something odd, first showing a look of surprise and strangeness, then calling out softly, “Miss Lu.”

Lu Mian directly entered the main building.

The two elderly members of the family had gone on vacation again, leaving only Pei Jinlan and Lu Xingtang there.

It was just in time for lunch, and Pei Jinlan had ordered the kitchen to make some dishes that Lu Mian liked.

“Boiled meat slices, numbing spicy chicken, and spicy duck heads…”

Lu Mian interrupted Pei Jinlan indifferently, “Auntie, I’ve already eaten. Let’s get down to business.”

In fact, she hadn’t eaten.

But none of the dishes Pei Jinlan had listed were to her liking.

They were Lu Xinnuan’s favorites.

Pei Jinlan paused for a moment, “Child, your uncle and I were especially waiting for you to eat together.”

Lu Xingtang pointed to a spot on the living room sofa, “Sit down, I saw you on the program the other day.”

“The program went smoothly?”

“It was okay.” Lu Mian walked over nonchalantly and plopped down.

She seemed to inhabit a world of her own, exuding detachment and wariness as she coldly observed the two elders in front of her.

“What’s up?”