The Master's Mask Unveiled Again-Chapter 386 - 385: Don’t Visit a Guys Place Casually
Chapter 386: Chapter 385: Don’t Visit a Guy’s Place Casually
Hearing the principal’s words, the man on the sofa furrowed his brows.
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His fingers tapped unintentionally on the armrest as he asked in a quiet yet sharp tone, “Did I say I was resigning?”
“…” Principal Zhang’s smile dried up instantly, “You… You’re still coming?”
He was truly puzzled; their school was just a high school, what was there to hold on to?
It neither allowed him to display his talent nor offered any age-appropriate girls to date; what was this big shot looking for?
Xiao Qimo narrowed his eyes slightly and asked in a light tone, “Is that not allowed?”
“How could that be! I couldn’t be more welcoming, it’s such a surprise!” Principal Zhang, well-versed in the rules of workplace survival, clapped his hands lightly with words flowing smoothly out of his mouth.
“Ever since you arrived at our school, there has been a tremendous improvement in the atmosphere. Even the number of couples secretly dating has decreased! Both parents and teachers have mentioned many times how your presence has saved the students’ futures!”
Xiao Qimo’s brows knitted as he paused, saying nothing.
He collected his crossed legs gracefully and, as he stood up, the perfectly straight legs of his trousers fell neatly into place.
He gave a light smile, “Next semester, we’ll see how it goes.”
It was a response to Principal Zhang’s question.
Principal Zhang, rubbing his increasingly receding hairline, “See how it goes? What situation are we looking at?”
Of course, it was to see how that little scoundrel was doing.
Xiao Qimo smiled without saying a word, if he could successfully keep that girl over the New Year, would he need to come to such a place?
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The day a group of people left Jinjing, the weather was nice.
Ye Jinwen and Mo Si had both been discharged from the hospital, Mo Si had fully recovered his health, Ye Jinwen still had his left arm in a sling.
He was in good spirits, chattering away from home all the way to the airport. Since he couldn’t handle luggage, he took on the responsibility of guarding Xiao Qimo’s beloved plant, just using one hand to protect it, with such tender care he might as well have been handling his own flesh and blood.
Lu Mian took a closer look at that green plant this time; the part from which she had plucked leaves seemed to have not sprouted any new shoots yet.
She felt quite guilty.
But every time she looked at the plant, she couldn’t shake the feeling she had seen it somewhere before.
Her fingertips inadvertently moved towards the green plant again, and Ye Jinwen instantly leaped two meters away, guarding against her like a thief.
She silently withdrew her hand and stood quietly waiting for Mo Si and Mo Nie to check in their luggage.
Lu Mian’s belongings weren’t many, just a 20-inch suitcase and a black backpack she carried. Xiao Qimo and Ye Jinwen had even fewer things; after all, they were returning to Jinjing, unlike Lu Mian.
After Mo Si and the others completed the check-in process, the group prepared to go through security check when an urgent voice called out from behind.
“Mianmian!”
Lu Mian stopped in her tracks, pressing down her eyebrows and narrowing her eyes to look back.
Lu Xi took a few extra steps.
Lu Mian handed her ticket to Xiao Qimo beside her and took a couple of steps forward with a smile, “Big brother, why are you here?”
“I just came to see you off. It was only today, when I went to deliver New Year’s gifts at Principal Zhang’s house, that I found out you were going to Jinjing.”
“I’m just going for a physics training session.”
Lu Xi hummed through his panting breaths, smiled faintly at Xiao Qimo and the others, and then cautiously pulled Lu Mian aside.
Xiao Qimo, Ye Jinwen, and the other four exchanged looks, puzzled.
Why does Lu Mian’s brother seem to look at people as if they were villains?
After walking more than ten steps away,
Lu Xi lowered his voice and asked, “Mianmian, aren’t there other girls with you? Seeing you leave with a group of men, I’m a bit worried.”
Lu Mian looked back in the direction of Xiao Qimo and the others, shaking her head gently, “Big brother, you’re worrying too much.”
Lu Xi looked over and saw Ye Jinwen waving at him enthusiastically, his gesture resembling that of someone with ill intentions luring away a young girl, which made him even more uneasy.
How could he be at ease with such a beautiful sister following a group of men to Jinjing? But this year, their grandparents were at home, so he had to stay for the New Year. Otherwise, he would have gone back to Jinjing with her.
Lu Xi rummaged in his pocket for a while, before solemnly handing something to Lu Mian, giving instructions with great concern.
“Mianmian, this is an apartment I bought in Jinjing. It’s not very big, but it’s enough for one person. I just received the keys not long ago, and I have already furnished it but haven’t lived in it yet. Here are the keys, you can stay there first.”
Lu Mian stared at the keys in her hand for a moment, the simple set of keys suddenly feeling heavy, her heart was intricately wrapped in warmth. She smiled sincerely at Lu Xi, “Big brother, thank you.”
Although these keys were not part of her plans, since they were a gift from her big brother, she obediently accepted them.
At least, there was someone in the Lu Family who still cared about her.
She was very content.
Lu Xi looked around before giving a solemn warning, “Also, if a boy invites you to visit his home, you must be careful and not agree to it lightly.”
Oh, don’t just visit a boy’s home casually.
Lu Mian noted it down.
“If a boy speaks sweet nothings to you, you also need to discern carefully.”
Right, don’t easily believe a man’s words.
Lu Mian noted that down as well.
“And when you get there, take good care of yourself and call me often. I have some friends over there who can somewhat help you out,” he added.
Lu Mian looked at her big brother, who was giving instructions as if to a child leaving home, and smiled helplessly, “Big brother, don’t worry, those guys are trustworthy.”
Lu Xi stared into her clear eyes, sighed silently, and grew even more uneasy. This little sister was far too trusting for his liking. He could sense that the man with the strongest presence, Director Qimo, the one rumored to be involved with their Mianmian, was definitely not that simple.
On the other side, Xiao Qimo had been paying close attention to Lu Mian’s situation, his features tense, especially when he saw Lu Xi put something in Lu Mian’s hand, which left him feeling uneasy.
Ye Jinwen comforted him, “Qimo, they are siblings. There’s no need to be jealous…”
Xiao Qimo gave him a look, his indifferent gaze carrying a hint of disdain.
Ye Jinwen, completely oblivious to his mood, continued to comfort Xiao Qimo, “Besides, I’ve arranged accommodation for her in Jinjing. I’ve got several reliable buddies to keep an eye on it, everything is perfectly managed.”
“All tailored to Little Mianmian’s preferences,” he added.
The man gave a faint affirmative hum.
At this moment,
In a standalone villa located in a bustling area of Jinjing,
Several young masters, each holding a stack of blueprints, were busily directing workers back and forth.
“This item can’t be placed here, it has to go over there.”
“Do not use these brightly colored furniture pieces, replace them all.”
All of them were pampered and privileged sons, now patiently and meticulously overseeing the villa renovation, displaying a sense of duty even beyond that of decorating their own homes.
One of them, out of curiosity, clicked his tongue and asked, “Aren’t all these things for a young woman? What does Mo want us to do with these?”
