Ch416: Who Is Xue Xi?
In the office.
The five of them lined up in front of Mr Guo. Mr Guo looked at them and said, “You guys were all guaranteed admission through the Math Olympiad. I think there are three other representatives from China who participated in the IMO, right? Then your mathematics foundation should be very solid.”
Other than Xue Xi, the others were a little embarrassed.
Mr Guo smiled. When he was not smiling, his face was a little mean, but when he smiled, he appeared much more charitable. “There is a saying that goes, learning is like sailing against the current. If you don’t advance, you will fall behind. And you guys are different from others. They were all admitted through the college entrance examination. To put it bluntly, they are strong in every subject. If they don’t do well in mathematics, they can change careers in the future, but the five of you are different.
“Of course, you don’t have to feel pressured. I called you guys over because there’s a learning opportunity I’d like to extend. I wonder if you guys would want to study under me? Of course, studying under me will definitely be very tiring, but I don’t think there will be many opportunities for first-years to work under teachers.”
The five’s eyes lit up. “Yes!”
Mr Guo nodded. “Alright. I’ll explain it to the postgraduates. You guys can go over when the time comes. Remember to go when there are no classes. I’ve already said it beforehand. Don’t feel tired!”
“We’ll go over now. Coincidentally, there won’t be any classes after this!” Xie Yingying guaranteed.
Mr Guo nodded in satisfaction and let the five of them out.
Xue Xi said, “I have something on today. You guys go first.”
Xie Yingying said, “Alright, Sister Xi. I’ll help you explain it to the teacher in the laboratory.”
After saying that, she went to the laboratory with the other three boys.
Xue Xi exited the office building and saw the three people standing at the side, staring at her.
Li Zixia and Gu Peng stood together. Both of them were a little stunned and stared at her with uncertainty and shock.
Meanwhile, Qian Zheng pouted and cupped her fists. When she saw her, she snorted and turned around.
Xue Xi: “?”
She slowly walked over, but before she could, Li Zixia arrived in front of her. “Sis, Sister Xi, so you know Qian Zheng?”
Xue Xi: “... Mhm.”
Gu Peng was also helpless. “Then why didn’t you say so earlier? We’d been frightened for your sake these past few days!”
Xue Xi: “... I did.”
The two of them: “?”
Only then did Li Zixia recall that at the banquet, she had told Xue Xi that if anyone came to ask if she knew Qian Zheng, she must answer them that she did.
At that time, Xue Xi had replied with an “Oh.” She’d merely felt that Sister Xi had become easier to talk to. Now that she thought about it—Xue Xi simply knew her!
The corners of her lips twitched as she rubbed her forehead helplessly. She then lowered her voice and said, “Sister Xi, I don’t know the situation. I accidentally said something wrong in front of Ms Qian just now. Hurry and coax her!”
From Li Zixia’s point of view, even if Xue Xi knew Qian Zheng, she was still the kind of person Qian Zheng controlled.
Xue Xi nodded.
Li Zixia heaved a sigh of relief. She was really afraid that Sister Xi would speak badly and offend Ms Qian. That would be the end.
She then saw Xue Xi slowly walking toward Qian Zheng and asking, “What’s wrong?”
Qian Zheng pouted. “Sister Xi, why are there so many people calling you Sister Xi? Then I can’t be the first in your heart!”
When Xue Xi heard this, she seriously counted with her fingers. “Dad, Mom, Little Chatterbox, Little Flame, Grandpa, Grandma, and Flames Number One to Seven... Mhm, count to 15!”
Qian Zheng: “?”
Li Zixia: “?”
No, what if Ms Qian flares up? Sister Xi, can’t you coax her?
Li Zixia and Gu Peng looked at each other and felt that they were doomed.
Ms Qian will definitely fly into a rage!
Indeed, Qian Zheng pouted and placed her hands on her waist. “Sister Xi, you’re too much! I’ve counted the people you mentioned. I’m at most 14th! How can I be 15th?!”
Li Zixia and Gu Peng: “?”
Both of them widened their eyes and mouths in shock.
Now, if they did not see wrongly, Ms Qian was probably, perhaps, acting cute and fighting for Xue Xi’s favor?
The two of them turned to look at Xue Xi and saw that her expression was still indifferent. However, she did not explain further. “Actually, no one is more or less precious to me. It’s just that you’re my 15th friend.”
Qian Zheng immediately held her arm. “Then remember, Li Zixia, Gu Peng, and your friends in university must all be behind me~”
Xue Xi: “... Oh. Aren’t you going to be late?”
Qian Zheng looked at the time. “Ah, we’re still five minutes away! Sister Xi, let’s hurry!”
Xue Xi nodded at Li Zixia and asked her to go back first. Since she was entertaining a guest today, she followed Qian Zheng away, leaving Li Zixia and Gu Peng looking at each other.
After some time, Gu Peng suddenly gulped. “Xiao Xia, who exactly is this friend of yours? Why do I feel that Ms Qian is trying to please her?”
Li Zixia’s eyes lit up. “... No matter what her background is, I only know that she is Sister Xi!”
…
At this moment, people were coming and going to the art activity room. It was extremely lively.
Gu Yunqing was wearing a light purple dress. She looked exceptionally aloof and elegant.
She had a polite and warm smile on her face. She would chat with anyone who came to greet her. She looked very popular.
After chatting for a while, she found someone and asked, “Where’s Fu Yuanxiu?”
The person replied, “Mr Fu just went out and said that he has something to attend to. He will bring a friend over later.”
A friend... who?
Gu Yunqing frowned.
She picked up her phone again and saw someone constantly reporting Qian Zheng’s whereabouts. “We didn’t manage to stop her outside the school building. She is now outside the school building.”
Gu Yunqing smiled. Not bad.
She was just waiting to vent her anger!
…
Xue Xi and Qian Zheng left the office building and walked toward the activity room.
Qian Zheng said as she walked, “Sister Xi, help me keep an eye out for him. We must not meet Fu Yuanxiu, alright? He is a cultured and knowledgeable person. He is not on the same path as me. It’s mainly because I feel too awkward when I see him. If I had known that he would come today, I would have asked Xiao Yuan out tomorrow to avoid Fu Yuanxiu!”
Xue Xi: “... Oh.”
Qian Zheng continued, “I’ve already told Xiao Yuan that he should wear a white shirt and black pants. He’ll be the one holding a bunch of flowers in his hand. Hehe.”
Xue Xi: “What about you?”
Qian Zheng waved her hand. “I don’t need it! I’m just here to take a look. If Xiao Yuan is too ugly, I won’t appear. I’ll only acknowledge him if he is handsome.”
As the two of them spoke, they arrived at the location they had agreed on—in the small red pavilion behind the staircase of the school building. At this moment, a figure was standing there with his back facing them.
He was tall and slender, and he exuded an elegant aura while wearing a shirt. His back was straight.
Qian Zheng’s eyes lit up. “Sister Xi, just by looking at his back, he doesn’t seem to be bad!”
Xue Xi nodded.
One was born with good looks, but one’s temperament was another matter.
With this back view, even if he looked ugly, this person would not be too bad!
Qian Zheng was so nervous that her hand that was holding Xue Xi’s was dripping wet. She coughed and tidied her dress before saying, “I’m going over!”
Xue Xi nodded.
Qian Zheng took a deep breath and ran to the pavilion. She patted the man’s back. “Hi!”
The man turned around.
He was wearing a pair of eyeglasses and looked refined. The face under the glasses was stunning. It was Fu Yuanxiu.
Ch417: Sister Xi, Can You?
Xue Xi paused and felt like laughing.
Meanwhile, Fu Yuanxiu raised his eyebrows. Just as he was about to speak, his throat felt itchy and he coughed. He took out a handkerchief and covered his mouth while facing the other side.
Qian Zheng was stunned.
Her gaze first moved from his face to the bouquet of flowers, then to his face. When Fu Yuanxiu was done coughing, he raised his eyebrows and asked, “Little Cu...”
Before he could finish speaking, Qian Zheng had an idea and said, “May I ask, how do we get to the activity room?”
Fu Yuanxiu: “?”
Xue Xi: “?”
Fu Yuanxiu was stunned. He stared at Qian Zheng and a dark glint flashed across his eyes.
After saying that, Qian Zheng felt that she was simply too clever. She said, “Eh, so it’s you? Painter Fu? Why are you here? By the way, Sister Xi and I are going to the activity room to play. We got lost, so we came to ask you.”
After saying that, without waiting for Fu Yuanxiu to speak, she pointed at the building not far away. “Ya, it’s there. No need! I’ll leave first!”
She turned around and ran down from the pavilion. The moment she turned around, she saw Xue Xi’s little face frowning and she was about to cry.
Her Xiao Yuan... How could it be Fu Yuanxiu!
This was definitely a joke from the heavens!
Xue Xi: “…”
After Qian Zheng ran to her, she grabbed Xue Xi’s arm and took two steps in the opposite direction. Suddenly, Fu Yuanxiu shouted, “Qian Zheng.”
Qian Zheng paused and froze. She turned to look at Fu Yuanxiu. “W-what?”
Could this person know that she was Little Cutie?
No way!
How embarrassing!
Seeing that she was about to cry, Fu Yuanxiu pointed at the building opposite. “That’s the activity room.”
Qian Zheng: “…”
“Oh.” Qian Zheng held Xue Xi’s arm and walked toward the activity room.
On the way, her phone kept ringing. She lowered her head and saw Xiao Yuan had been sending her messages:
“Where are you?”
“Are you here?”
“I’ll wait for you here.”
“?”
“I still have something on. I’ll go get busy first. Tell me when you arrive. I’m nearby.”
Every two minutes, he would send a message, making Qian Zheng feel even more guilty.
Xue Xi could not help but say, “I think you should say something.”
Qian Zheng immediately waved her hands. “No, no, no. You don’t know. I told Xiao Yuan that I hate reading books the most. That I don’t know anything. Sob, I can’t let Fu Yuanxiu know. Otherwise, I won’t want my face anymore!”
Xue Xi: “…”
Since the day the two of you attended the art exhibition, you have already lost face, right?
However, seeing that Qian Zheng was about to cry, she suppressed her words.
The two of them walked to the activity room and walked around after entering. Just as they were about to come out, they bumped into Fu Yuanxiu, who came in from outside.
Qian Zheng: “?”
Why is this person still lingering around?
Fu Yuanxiu was also slightly stunned when he saw her. He then said, “You can’t find the entrance? I’ll bring you guys there.”
Qian Zheng: “Huh?”
Fu Yuanxiu said, “Only the art club is having an activity in the activity room today. Didn’t you guys just come here to look at the paintings?”
Qian Zheng braced herself. “Yes, yes...”
Fu Yuanxiu coughed as he held the flowers. “Follow me, then.”
Qian Zheng: “... No, we won’t look anymore. I...”
Fu Yuanxiu continued, “Coincidentally, there are some painting points I’d like to consult you about.”
Qian Zheng: “?”
Was this Fu Yuanxiu mocking her?!
Qian Zheng was furious. “I already said last time that I don’t have any affinity for paintings. You...”
Before she could finish speaking, she heard Fu Yuanxiu’s words. “Sister Xi, is that alright?”
Qian Zheng: “?”
So, was she reacting too much?
The person he wanted to consult was Sister Xi?
No, why did Fu Yuanxiu know Sister Xi?!
Qian Zheng looked at Xue Xi and saw her glancing at her as though she was asking for her opinion.
Qian Zheng coughed and was about to reject when she heard Fu Yuanxiu say, “I’ll just delay you guys for a while. Moreover, you guys came here to look at the paintings, right? Ms Qian, you won’t mind, right?”
Qian Zheng: …Fuck! I mind, I mind!
However, she had just said that she was coming to the activity room, and it did not seem right for her to say that she was not here to look at the paintings. She could only suppress her grievances and withdraw a smile. “Of course.”
Xue Xi: “…”
As Qian Zheng spoke, she pouted. Although she tried her best to smile, she could still tell that this fellow must be complaining about Fu Yuanxiu in her heart. She was too cute.
Xue Xi lowered her eyes and led Qian Zheng into the art club with Fu Yuanxiu.
After entering, Fu Yuanxiu pointed at a painting not far away. “That painting is a national art. Sister Xi, let’s go there.”
After saying that, he coughed again. However, as he was about to lead the way, he coughed again. He seemed to have nowhere to put the flower in his hand and Fu Yuanxiu casually passed it to Qian Zheng.
Qian Zheng casually took it.
Once the bouquet of flowers was in her hands, Qian Zheng stood rooted to the ground. She only reacted when she saw Fu Yuanxiu leading Xue Xi to the side to look at the painting.
Fuck!
She was not Fu Yuanxiu’s assistant. Why should she help him take the flowers?!
Qian Zheng was fuming, but she did not want to follow them. When she heard them discussing art, she felt as though her head was going to explode and she was about to fall asleep.
She decided to just stroll around.
Just as everyone was praising Gu Yunqing, she suddenly turned around and saw her old rival. Her eyes lit up and she smiled as she walked over. “Qian Zheng, are you here to view the exhibition too?”
Qian Zheng: “…”
She really wanted to vomit when she saw Gu Yunqing’s fake appearance.
Qian Zheng pouted.
However, the person behind Gu Yunqing said, “Yunqing, this is?”
Gu Yunqing smiled. “This is Qian Zheng, the eldest daughter of the Qian family. She is also Chairman Qian Xin’s biological sister and the pearl of the Qian family.”
That person instantly praised, “So it’s Ms Qian!”
Qian Zheng did not gloat after being praised. Instead, her heart tightened. Usually, when Gu Yunqing praised her like this, she would dig a hole for her.
Indeed, in the next second, Gu Yunqing said, “The Qian family is not just interested in business. Their members are very talented in art. Otherwise, Qian Zheng would not have come to such an art exhibition.”
Qian Zheng: “…”
She was starting to flatter her again!
Just as she was about to reject this idea, she heard the person behind Gu Yunqing say, “Is that so? That’s too surprising. Ms Qian, can you explain the origin of art to us? This is also today’s topic!”
Qian Zheng: “!!!!”
Fuck!
She had only learned about oil paintings when she went after Fu Yuanxiu. What the hell was the origin of art?!
However, after that person said this, many people who’d entered looked at her, waiting for her answer.
What should she do now? She would embarrass herself! Especially now that she saw that Fu Yuanxiu seemed to have sensed something amiss and was walking over.
Ch418: Competing in Backing?
Gu Yunqing also saw Fu Yuanxiu and asked, “Qian Zheng, tell everyone about the origin of art. It’s just the Stone Age. You must know such basic knowledge, right?”
Qian Zheng: “…”
The rest looked at her and did not know that she really did not know how to do it. They waited for her to explain.
Qian Zheng braced herself. “The Stone Age. That... I... I’ve never studied this before. I...”
Gu Yunqing smiled. “Qian Zheng, stop fooling around. Do you still need to study these? Isn’t this common sense?”
From the corner of her eye, Qian Zheng saw that Fu Yuanxiu had already arrived at the periphery of the crowd. She panicked. Of course, she knew that Gu Yunqing did it on purpose.
Everyone in the industry knew that she was ignorant and incompetent and did not study hard.
She coughed and said unhappily, “My throat isn’t feeling well today. Since this is common sense, Gu Yunqing, aren’t you also very interested in art? Tell me.”
The rest did not understand and looked at Gu Yunqing.
Gu Yunqing sighed. “Qian Zheng, you’re really.. Fine. Since you’re unwilling to explain, I’ll explain it to everyone.”
With her back facing Qian Zheng, she started to speak to the crowd. “The Stone Age is when the history of Chinese painting first sprouted. With the improvement of the manufacturing methods of stone tools, the origin of art started to develop. A few years ago, real examples of Chinese painting that we knew came from the new Stone Age were painted on porcelain utensils. However, in many provinces in China, rock paintings were discovered, causing historians to push the origin of Chinese art to the Old Stone Age. Among these many discoveries, there are also images of many people, some of which can be considered grand...”
Gu Yunqing spoke very gently. Every word she said seemed to have been rehearsed. As she spoke, she gave off a noble feeling.
Especially since she explained using professional terms, those who did not understand would feel and say, “Wow, she’s amazing.” Those who could understand would not be able to find any problems.
After she said that, the crowd applauded and complimented her.
“Senior Gu is indeed amazing. She even knows something about art!”
“Wow, I felt so comfortable listening to her speak just now!”
“So painting originated so early...”
“…”
Qian Zheng stood behind her and clenched her fists in anger.
She was tricked again.
She’d thought she’d been smart enough to shift the attention to Gu Yunqing, but in the end, she had only allowed her to be in the limelight! This person must have memorized these things long ago to show off.
It was not good for her to show off by herself. But if she was pushed by someone else to show off, it would show that she was cultured and not arrogant. She would come off as having a strong foundation!
Qian Zheng patted her head and felt that she really could not win every time.
However, she still could not voice out her bitterness. She was simply too vexed.
How infuriating!
Qian Zheng stomped her feet and felt that she was about to explode from anger. She could not be bothered to listen to the crowd praising her anymore. Just as she was about to leave, Gu Yunqing started shouting at her again, “Qian Zheng, what I said just now was shallow. I don’t know if it’s good or not, but I’ve already thrown a brick at the jade. Why don’t you continue talking about Inner Mongolia’s rock paintings?”
Qian Zheng: “!!!”
If Qian Zheng said that she was not good at the subject, Gu Yunqing would have to continue talking about those paintings.
However, if she had to praise Gu Yunqing instead, she would rather die!
Qian Zheng’s chest heaved up and down in anger as she panted heavily. She pressed her chest and felt that she was about to faint from anger.
Gu Yunqing pretended to be surprised. “Qian Zheng, you love art so much. Don’t tell me you don’t know about Inner Mongolia’s rock paintings?”
Qian Zheng: “…”
Calm down.
Her brother had said that she could not throw a tantrum in front of outsiders. Otherwise, she would become known as an arrogant young mistress. Her reputation among the circle would be ruined by Gu Yunqing.
But—Fuck, calm down!
This Gu Yunqing was simply too cheap. It was fine if she wanted to promote herself, but why did she have to step on others?
Just as Qian Zheng was about to flare up, she heard a warm and mellow voice. “The Inner Mongolia Rock Painting is one of the earliest rock paintings. Over there, our ancestors have created many such images in the span of ten thousand years. These connected images have turned the entire mountain into a 300-kilometer-long art gallery.”
Everyone turned around and saw Fu Yuanxiu.
Everyone naturally made way for him to slowly enter the crowd. As he walked, he said, “According to speculations, it’s the call of religion or witchcraft that made the ancestors work hard to create these images. Similar images can also be seen in the cliff carvings on Kongwang Mountain.”
After Fu Yuanxiu said that, he looked at Gu Yunqing.
Although he appeared gentle, Gu Yunqing could feel the coldness in his eyes. “These are the original words in the book, right?”
Gu Yunqing’s expression changed drastically.
Before Gu Yunqing could speak, Xue Xi, who had followed Fu Yuanxiu into the crowd, said, “It should be from the fifth page of the book, ‘The Art History of Huaxia.’ Ms Gu’s book knowledge is not bad. The original words are not wrong. Of course, there are new eras and pre-Qin paintings discussed later. Ms Gu can continue to explain.”
Gu Yunqing’s face froze.
Everyone naturally understood the meaning behind Fu Yuanxiu and Xue Xi’s words. The way they looked at Gu Yunqing changed.
Did she purposely memorize the book to put on a show?
Sensing the mocking gazes of these people, Gu Yunqing pretended to be calm and smiled. “Student Xue’s memory is not bad. I just casually memorized it when I was reading. This book is not bad. Everyone can read it usually.”
This sentence forcefully reversed the situation.
Not only that, she turned to look at Qian Zheng again. “But Ms Qian, have you never read such basic books?”
She directly shifted the topic of conflict to Qian Zheng.
Xue Xi narrowed her eyes.
This Gu Yunqing was indeed very capable and had superb control over the situation. No wonder Qian Zheng could only cry out in anger.
Ch419: Little Cutie, Where Are You?
Qian Zheng was infuriated by her. She raised her chin and said, “Of course I’ve read it. It’s fine as long as I understood it. Who else would memorize it like you did? You’re making it seem as though you’re ready to show off anytime.”
Gu Yunqing ignored her and said with a smile, “There will be an art exhibition in the school in two days. Those are places where professional art students will go. Qian Zheng, you can come again.”
If she were to do it again, she would definitely have to show some real skills!
Qian Zheng hesitated for a moment and Gu Yunqing smiled. “Don’t tell me you don’t dare to come? After all, there are many art majors at Huaxia University.”
Qian Zheng looked up. “Why would I not dare? I’ll definitely come.”
Gu Yunqing: “Okay, then I’ll wait for you, Ms Qian!”
After saying that, she looked at Fu Yuanxiu. “Brother Yuanxiu, do you have anything else to do later? Since you’re here in our school, as the host, I’ll definitely treat you to a meal.”
Although Fu Yuanxiu did not give her face just now, who asked Gu Yunqing to like him?
She could not help but stick it on!
Fu Yuanxiu lowered his head and looked at his phone. “No, I’m meeting someone.”
Gu Yunqing deliberately moved forward and looked at his phone. “Brother Yuanxiu, who are you taking on a date? Don’t tell me you have a female friend?”
Fu Yuanxiu silently turned off his phone screen. He then looked up at Gu Yunqing. “You’re wrong.”
Gu Yunqing heaved a sigh of relief.
Fu Yuanxiu continued, “She’s my girlfriend.”
“…”
“Sorry, I’ll leave first.”
…
“Hahahahahaha!”
When they left the art exhibition and arrived at the empty corridor, Qian Zheng could not help but burst out laughing. “Her expression was really ugly just now! Hahaha! Today was simply too satisfying! Sister Xi, your memorization was super awesome!”
Xue Xi corrected her. “It’s Fu Yuanxiu who memorized the book.”
Although she had read the book in Ye Li’s room and memorized it, her reaction was not as fast as Fu Yuanxiu’s. Just as she’d been about to clarify, Fu Yuanxiu had already stepped forward to save the beauty.
“That’s not important!” Qian Zheng waved her hand. She could not wait to assign Fu Yuanxiu’s actions to Xue Xi. This way, she would not owe that man a favor and they would not have to meet in the future.
Otherwise, it would be awkward every time they met.
She could never forget the staff who had run over at the art exhibition and said that this was not a painting. It was his son who had accidentally knocked over a paint bucket and created it while running around on it. That awkward and sour feeling.
“Qian Zheng, it’s not gentlemanly to speak behind others’ backs, right?”
Suddenly, Gu Yunqing’s voice sounded.
Qian Zheng and Xue Xi turned around and saw Gu Yunqing walking over with a cold expression. There was no one else here except the three of them, so Gu Yunqing decided not to pretend.
However, Qian Zheng was afraid that she would put on an act. At this moment, Qian Zheng was full of confidence and did not want to be suppressed. “I’m a young lady and not a gentleman. Moreover, are you worthy of saying the word gentleman? Aren’t you afraid of tainting this word?”
Gu Yunqing knew that she was sharp-tongued, so she was already used to it. Instead, she turned to look at Xue Xi. “Qian Zheng, do you know who she is? She is Xue Xi. She is using your name to cheat others. Aren’t you going to settle scores with her?”
She then said to Xue Xi, “And you. Do you think you can get into her good books just by memorizing a few lines and saying a few words for her?”
She actually did not understand why Xue Xi had spoken up for Qian Zheng. Moreover, it seemed like the two of them had a good relationship.
Hence, she chased after her, only to hear Qian Zheng mocking her.
However, right after she said this, Qian Zheng said in surprise, “Sister Xi, did you tell others that you know me?”
Xue Xi: “…”
Gu Yunqing: “?”
Qian Zheng seemed to be proud of this. “That’s great. I knew you didn’t forget me! Sister Xi, my name is quite useful in the capital. Whoever doesn’t have eyes will dare to bully you. If they don’t know you, just mention me a few more times!”
“…”
Gu Yunqing looked at Qian Zheng and then at Xue Xi. After a while, she reacted and asked in surprise, “You guys know each other?”
Qian Zheng nodded. “Of course. We met each other in Bin City a long time ago. We met much earlier than you!”
After saying that, she turned to look at Xue Xi. “Sister Xi, Gu Yunqing is a very fake person. Don’t like her. You must always like me and hate her, alright?”
Gu Yunqing: “?”
Xue Xi felt that the little cutie was really straightforward and nodded helplessly. “Okay.”
Qian Zheng then smiled and looked at Gu Yunqing smugly.
Gu Yunqing: “?”
She stared blankly at Xue Xi and asked, “Who exactly are you?”
What kind of person could make Qian Zheng so ingratiating? Wasn’t Xue Xi’s family a dilapidated family? Could it be that there was someone strong in her family?
Qian Zheng said, “Does it matter what kind of person Sister Xi is? What matters is that she is her!”
Her meaning was obvious.
She approached Xue Xi not because Sister Xi’s boyfriend was her brother’s boss. To be honest, Qian Xin doted on her a lot. Back then, when he went to Bin City to meet his boss’s girlfriend and curry favor with Xue Xi, he did not bring her along. He was afraid that if Xue Xi’s temper was bad, Qian Zheng would suffer.
She actually did not need to ingratiate herself with Xue Xi. General Xiang was a person who was impartial and would not make things difficult for her brother just because she did not ingratiate herself with Xue Xi.
She was so close to Xue Xi because Sister Xi was too amazing.
She had never seen such a cool and dashing girl in her life and was subconsciously won over by her.
Gu Yunqing did not believe this, but she knew that Qian Zheng would not say it. Hence, she was wary of Xue Xi.
Qian Zheng changed the topic. “By the way, Fu Yuanxiu made it very clear that he has a girlfriend! Someone here has no chance!”
General Xiang’s matter had to be kept a secret.
He would not reveal his identity too much. Qian Zheng knew this very well. Her brother had told her countless times.
As expected, Gu Yunqing was furious when she heard the word “girlfriend.” She stopped holding on to Xue Xi and lowered her voice. “That isn’t you either! You didn’t manage to catch up. What are you so smug about?”
Did Gu Yunqing really like Fu Yuanxiu that much?
Her initial admiration was real.
However, when Qian Zheng said that she wanted to snatch him from her, Gu Yunqing felt a sense of danger. Hence, she took one step at a time and placed more importance on Fu Yuanxiu.
Qian Zheng raised her eyebrows when she heard this.
She curled her lips and smiled. “Who said that it can’t be me?”
Gu Yunqing was stunned at first, then sneered. “Fu Yuanxiu’s girlfriend must be an artist. Even if it’s not me, it’s impossible for her to be someone who doesn’t know how to read! Do you have anything in common with him?”
Qian Zheng’s face tensed up. At this moment, her WeChat suddenly rang. Xiao Yuan had invited her for a voice call.
Qian Zheng panicked and wanted to hang up, but she accidentally picked up the call. At the same time, Fu Yuanxiu appeared in the corridor with his phone.
He looked up at the three of them and said to his phone, “Little Cutie, where are you?”
A voice sounded from Qian Zheng’s phone. “Little Cutie, where are you?”
“…”
Ch420: Call Me Daddy!
The corridor of the activity room was bright and clean. At this moment, the four people standing in the corridor fell silent.
Qian Zheng’s phone was not on speaker mode and the voice that came out was not loud. Only Qian Zheng and Xue Xi, who had sharp hearing, could hear it.
Gu Yunqing also turned around in surprise and looked at the man who always had a gentle expression but was actually arrogant deep down.
Having pursued Fu Yuanxiu for many years, she naturally understood how cold this man was.
However, at this moment, his voice that said “cutie” sounded as gentle as water.
Gu Yunqing looked at Qian Zheng again and her gaze landed on her phone. Although it was a little far away, she seemed to have vaguely heard a voice coming from inside. Was it similar to Fu Yuanxiu’s voice?
Fu Yuanxiu held a handkerchief in one hand and placed his phone by his lips with the other. However, his eyes were fixed on Qian Zheng, as though he was waiting for her to acknowledge him.
Qian Zheng gulped and her gaze first swept across Fu Yuanxiu’s face before landing on her phone. She quickly hung up the call and placed the phone beside her ear. She then said exaggeratedly, “Ah, Dad, yes, I’m at Huaxia University. Damn, I’m having fun with Sister Xi! Alright, alright, let’s stop chatting. I’m hanging up.”
Fu Yuanxiu: “…”
He looked at the screen and then at Qian Zheng.
The young lady’s fair face was filled with panic, as though she was afraid of being discovered.
If he went to meet her now, the young lady would probably blacklist him.
Fu Yuanxiu paused, put away his phone, and put it in his pocket. He then slowly walked toward the three of them.
Seeing him walk over, Gu Yunqing instantly restrained her anger and smiled. “So it’s your father. I thought you were the little cutie of Brother Yuanxiu!”
Cough, cough, cough!
Qian Zheng choked on the words.
She waved her hand and said, “How can that be? How can Fu Yuanxiu fancy a girl like me who doesn’t know how to read even a few words? Someone like me who doesn’t have any artistic cells is definitely not worthy!”
Fu Yuanxiu: “?”
Gu Yunqing lowered her head and smiled. “You don’t have to belittle yourself like this. Didn’t you say that you would come to the art exhibition in a few days? When that time comes, all the top students from Huaxia University’s art department will be there. Don’t embarrass yourself like today!”
Qian Zheng was sharp-tongued. “Yunqing is a talented girl, so you should forget about memorizing books like you did today!”
Gu Yunqing: “…”
Qian Zheng sighed. “Damn, I know how to memorize books too! I just feel that such methods are too low and that it’s too easy to be seen through.”
Gu Yunqing: “!!!”
She was so angry that her expression changed instantly. She then said, “I still have something on, so I’ll leave first.”
When she returned to the activity room and Qian Zheng was about to bid Fu Yuanxiu goodbye, Fu Yuanxiu suddenly said, “I remember that your father had passed away last year, right?”
Qian Zheng: “?”
Because it was a male’s voice on the phone, other than her brother, she subconsciously thought of her father, but she forgot that her father was already dead!
Fu Yuanxiu lowered his eyes. “So, who did you call Dad just now?”
Qian Zheng: “…”
She stuttered, “I-I call my boyfriend Dad!”
Fu Yuanxiu chuckled and coughed twice before saying, “So it’s your boyfriend.”
Qian Zheng nodded. “Yes, yes. I have a boyfriend. Don’t misunderstand that I like you and want to pursue you. I’m different from someone like Gu Yunqing!”
Fu Yuanxiu smiled again. “Okay, I won’t misunderstand.”
Oh.
His smile was so warm and alluring.
After staring blankly at him for a while, Qian Zheng forced herself to look away. It turned out that Xiao Yuan was so handsome! Moreover, the way he doted on her just now was similar to how Xiao Yuan did it!
This was the first time Qian Zheng realized that Fu Yuanxiu was Xiao Yuan. It was a strange feeling to have two familiar people combine into one.
While she was in a daze, Fu Yuanxiu said, “How are you going to attend the art exhibition next week?”
Qian Zheng was stunned. “That’s right. How can I participate? I can’t lose to that little bitch, Gu Yunqing!”
After saying that, she suddenly realized that the word “little bitch” was being used to insult someone. It seemed that it was not appropriate to mention this word in front of someone as elegant as Fu Yuanxiu. Hence, she hurriedly shut her mouth.
Fu Yuanxiu reminded her, “The art exhibition next week will be held at Huaxia University. It will definitely not be enough to use a few days to make up for your professional knowledge and taste in art. However, if someone can help you nurture knowledge specifically for the next art exhibition, can you speed it up?”
Qian Zheng’s eyes lit up. “Yes!”
Fu Yuanxiu covered his mouth and coughed. He then turned to look at her. Just as he thought the little fellow was about to ask for his help, he saw her suddenly turn to look at Xue Xi. “Sister Xi, help!”
Fu Yuanxiu: “?”
Xue Xi: “?”
She was just watching the commotion. Why did Qian Zheng suddenly ask her for help?
Xue Xi took a look at Fu Yuanxiu. Seeing that he was smiling bitterly and asking for her help, she paused and said, “I’m not free.”
Qian Zheng: “?”
Xue Xi explained, “Just now, Mr Guo asked me to go to the laboratory to help. In the future, I’ll be staying in the laboratory.”
Qian Zheng hung her head dejectedly. “Then what should I do?”
Xue Xi glanced at Fu Yuanxiu and coughed. “I’ll recommend a teacher for you. He’s more useful than me.”
Qian Zheng looked up. “Who is it?”
Fu Yuanxiu, who was standing beside her: “?”
Xue Xi looked at him and sighed. “Fu Yuanxiu.”
Qian Zheng: “?”
She was stunned.
Just as she was about to wave her hand, Fu Yuanxiu said, “Sure.”
Qian Zheng: “…”
She shouted, “No, I can’t possibly take up Brother Yuanxiu’s time. I...”
Before she could finish speaking, Fu Yuanxiu spoke again. “I owe Sister Xi a favor. I’ll treat it as returning it this time. If you’re unwilling, then I guess I’ll still owe her?”
How could that do?
And give you a chance to fight for Sister Xi’s favor?
Qian Zheng immediately became vigilant. “Then it’s better to clear it up. Sorry for troubling you, Brother Yuanxiu!”
Fu Yuanxiu smiled. “No trouble.”
Xue Xi looked at the two of them and said, “Mr Guo and the rest are still waiting for me in the laboratory. I’ll leave first.”
After saying this, Qian Zheng wanted to leave with her, but Fu Yuanxiu stopped her. “Qian Zheng, let’s start class now.”
Qian Zheng: “No, I...”
“Do you know the origin of art? Do you know what the types of art are?”
Qian Zheng: “I don’t know.”
“You don’t know anything. If you ever mention this in the future, don’t say that I once taught you.”
Qian Zheng: “…”
No, Fu Yuanxiu, why did you suddenly become so strict?
However, Qian Zheng was really stunned. She lowered her head. “Then I’ll study hard!”
Fu Yuanxiu turned around and walked in front. “Follow me.”
Qian Zheng lowered her head obediently and followed behind him reluctantly. “Brother Yuanxiu, what are you going to teach me today?”
Fu Yuanxiu looked at her. “What should you call me when you’re begging?”
Qian Zheng: “?”
After staring at each other for a while, Qian Zheng gave in and shouted, “Daddy!”
Fu Yuanxiu: “... Good.”
Xue Xi: “…”
She suddenly felt that her calling him “Daddy” was similar to what Qian Zheng had said earlier.
Xue Xi walked out of the activity room and suddenly thought of the chatterbox. Qin Shuang had ignored her for four consecutive days.
Even when she called her, her phone was always switched off. Could something have happened?
She thought about it and decided to call Cen Bai via WeChat. She wanted to ask what Qin Shuang was doing.