"Yu Qi!!!"
A loud scream accompanied by an enthusiastic body hug greeted Yu Qi that morning when she met Feng Yue on the way to school. Yu Qi did not manage to dodge in time, so she eventually gave up resisting and allowed Feng Yue to hug her tightly.
"Yu Qi, I heard about what happened yesterday from my grandfather. That Wang Family really can't leave you alone, can they?" Feng Yue said as she finally released Yu Qi from the hug.
"I'm okay. I was not hurt at all." Yu Qi replied with a calm smile. "I just hope they realise how foolish they are. They would not be able to hurt me anymore."
She deliberately spoke the last sentence in a louder voice so that Wang Fu Ya and Wang Ha Na, who were standing not far from them, could clearly hear her words.
Wang Ha Na's expression darkened instantly. Anger surged within her, and she was about to step forward toward Yu Qi. However, Wang Fu Ya quickly grabbed her hand and stopped her.
People nearby were already casting mocking glances at them. What had happened at the police station had already spread throughout the town. Everyone was talking about it. Even the matter involving their father had been exposed.
Because of that, Wang Fu Ya could not allow Wang Ha Na to confront Yu Qi in front of so many people. If Wang Ha Na lost control and said something inappropriate, the situation would only worsen.
"Let's go in." Yu Qi said, gently pulling Feng Yue along as they entered the school together.
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"My dear students, remember this. You will be taking the most important examination of your education this year. This exam will determine your future. So, make sure you study hard." The teacher said before ending the lesson.
"Yue, is your grandfather at home right now?" Yu Qi asked as they packed their things.
"No, he is out of town. He went to his company this morning. He will only be back in two or three days. Why?" Feng Yue replied.
"I have finished writing my proposal about the hotel I want to build. I want to show it to him and ask for his opinion." Yu Qi replied.
"Then you'll have to wait a few days." Feng Yue stated.
"I guess so." Yu Qi nodded slightly.
They packed their belongings and prepared to leave. However, as they passed through the school gate, they noticed someone standing nearby.
Someone who immediately drew the attention of all the girls around. Many of them cast lingering looks at him, looks filled with admiration, curiosity, and even desire. It was as if their gazes were trying to devour him. Yet, he leaned casually against his vehicle, completely unbothered by the attention he was receiving.
"Brother Hui." Feng Yue greeted Long Hui cheerfully.
All the girls immediately turned their attention to Feng Yue, their expressions filled with jealousy. They could not believe she actually knew that handsome man.
Long Hui gently patted his cousin's head, but his eyes were already fixed on Yu Qi, who stood just behind her.
Yu Qi quickly stepped forward and greeted him politely. "Hello."
Long Hui smiled and returned her greeting. "Hi. How are you?"
The moment Long Hui smiled, several girls nearby were visibly stunned. His already handsome appearance became even more striking when he smiled.
"Don't smile." Yu Qi said suddenly, feeling slightly annoyed when she noticed the girls staring so intensely at him. Only after saying it did she realise what she had just done.
Long Hui's expression immediately turned blank for a brief moment after hearing her words.
This girl… was actually annoyed at him for smiling?
But strangely, he was not angry at all. Instead, he seemed to understand the reason behind her reaction. He had noticed her glancing around earlier when he smiled. It seemed she did not like others looking at him like that.
Meanwhile, Feng Yue had once again been completely ignored by both her best friend and her cousin.
"Hey, I am still here, you know." Feng Yue said, waving her hand to get their attention.
Both Yu Qi and Long Hui snapped out of their brief daze when Feng Yue spoke.
Yu Qi quickly tried to maintain her composure, doing her best to prevent her face from flushing with embarrassment.
"Brother Hui, what are you doing here? Shouldn't you be at the camp?" Feng Yue asked curiously.
"I heard about what happened yesterday. Are you okay?" Long Hui stepped closer to Yu Qi as he asked.
Yu Qi felt slightly flustered. Her heart began to beat a little faster, but she still managed to answer calmly.
"Don't worry. I am fine." Yu Qi replied.
"That's good." Long Hui nodded.
"You came all the way here just to ask her that?" Feng Yue asked, unable to believe what she was witnessing.
"Yes. Is there a problem with that?" Long Hui replied directly, not bothering to hide anything when it came to Yu Qi.
"Okay, fine. I won't ask anymore." Feng Yue said, giving up immediately.
Her cousin was clearly trying to pursue Yu Qi. 'I am not asking anything else. I will just end up being fed dog food if I continue.'
"Come on, girls. I'll drive you home." Long Hui offered casually.
The girls who had been watching them from afar felt envious of Yu Qi and Feng Yue for being so close to such a handsome man. They could not help but wonder about their relationship. Some of them were already planning to ask Feng Yue and Yu Qi about him the next day.
As usual, Feng Yue took the back seat, deliberately leaving the front seat empty for Yu Qi.
Yu Qi had no choice but to sit in the front passenger seat.
Long Hui silently thanked his cousin in his heart for helping him create this opportunity to get closer to Yu Qi.
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This chapter is edited by Tzin99... Thank you for your help...