"Fine!"
What a jerk!
She'd inexplicably gotten herself into trouble with him!
If she leaves today, Xin Yu will never come back!
Mu Yichuan watched the stubborn, cold back of the little woman, his thin brows softening slightly.
"Let Mu Feng go with her."
Xin Yu rummaged through her bag, glancing at the man beside her who still kept his head down, as if she'd committed a heinous crime.
But his fingertips were bloodless, which meant…
"He once said, 'Difficulty is opportunity.'" Xin Yu tilted her head, looking out the window, but her whole body was alert. "I agree. The so-called 'big fish in a small pond' and 'small fish in a big pond' depends on mindset."
Liu Yi suddenly paused, still bowing his head. "You don't need to be afraid. I don't have the guts to touch someone Mr. Jiu values."
He values her… How ridiculous…
Xin Yu felt slightly relieved and fell silent. Finally, after enduring the ordeal, she arrived at Dongdu University. She rushed out; the most important thing now was to see her advisor, Donghua! Having completed the enrollment process as quickly as possible, Xin Yu's delicate nose was beaded with sweat.
However, she dared not linger, running straight to Donghua's office building and risking everything to squeeze into the closing elevator.
Suddenly, panting, Xin Yu caught sight of a pair of pale blue eyes.
Instinctively, she straightened up, trying to keep her eyes straight ahead, but she couldn't shake off what she had just seen—
The man had a tall, muscular build, and apart from his eyes, he possessed all the typical East Asian features, with bronze skin, yet he lacked the coldness and sharpness of Mr. Jiu.
"Which floor are you going to?" The voice was gentle and clear.
Xin Yu's face instantly flushed red. Good heavens, what had she just done? She had actually thought of Mr. Jiu…
Oh no! She was Mr. Donghua's last disciple; she had to maintain her composure! Maintain her composure! She glanced briefly at the red number. "What a coincidence, I'm also going to the 18th floor. Thank you for your trouble!"
Cheng Che paused, then smiled slightly and remained silent.
After exiting the elevator, Xin Yu carefully read the signs. Only after he turned the corner did she quickly dart onto the stairs, rushing down three floors to Professor Donghua's office…
Xin Yu genuinely felt a glimmer of light in her otherwise bleak life—she was having a pleasant conversation with her mentor. As a leading figure in architectural design, he wasn't lecturing; he was as endearing as a playful old man.
"Xin Yu, after military training, I'll arrange your courses and internships. It's about combining theory with practice."
She nodded vigorously, her smile widening. Suddenly, a knock sounded at the door. The door opened, and Xin Yu turned, seeing those pale blue eyes again.
"Professor, you moved to the 18th floor?"
Xin Yu's face flushed.
Professor? He's also called Professor Donghua? Could it be… she has a senior brother? "Senior brother, please come in!" Xin Yu stood up, smiling broadly as she welcomed him, even fawningly pouring him a glass of water.
However, once the water was in his hand, Xin Yu was startled to notice that Donghua's face... had darkened.
Damn it! What the hell is going on?
She hadn't intended to be openly exposed and ridiculed, but had she somehow offended her mentor?
Could it be... he wasn't Donghua's disciple?
God, Xin Yu, you're incredibly stupid!
"Teacher, are you still angry?" Cheng Che glanced at the woman beside him; it seemed she was trying to find a way to salvage the situation.
"My anger—isn't going away!" Donghua stood up, walked to the window, and stood with his hands behind his back.
Cheng Che said nothing more, sipping his water, his eyes glancing at Xin Yu out of the corner of his eye.
She lowered her head slightly, her dark eyes darting around. She was the one who had invited him in; it seemed it was her turn to break the ice.
Xin Yu looked at Cheng Che's aggrieved expression, then glanced at Dong Hua's dejected back. Although she didn't know what had happened between them, she felt a sense of respect for elders and children, so she snatched the water from the man's hand.
"You've angered the teacher, and you're still drinking water? Go stand at the door!"
Xin Yu was furious, her eyes bulging with tears, but…
Cheng Che smiled faintly, a playful glint in his eye, and remained seated.
"That's right, stand at the door!" Dong Hua suddenly turned around, his smug expression seeming to say, "See, someone's stood up for me!"
"Hurry up!" Without thinking twice, Xin Yu grabbed his hand and headed for the door.
Just outside the office, Xin Yu saw Cheng Che standing with his hands behind his back, looking every bit the gentleman. "Junior Sister?"
His voice was indescribably smooth and… seductive!
Compared to Mr. Jiu, they were complete opposites. Wait, how could she have imagined that pervert! "Heh," he chuckled, "I really didn't expect... what about the teacher..."
Xin Yu listened to the half-finished sentence he uttered, "So worried now? Why were you sitting still just now?"
She then chuckled, "You should go back first. I'll help you if I have the chance!" She quickly slipped into the office and closed the door.