"No, not really."
"Thank you for the compliment, Ai Wei!"
"Better just call me team leader."
"You got it!"
Although He Qiuxiang, the deputy team leader, was capable enough and bore work without complaint, his apparent neediness and intentionality were just too obvious.
In simple terms, he was just not up to par.
It felt a bit sticky to use him...
Ai Wei had some trouble in mind; she really hoped her assistant could be someone like Fang You.
"Ah, isn’t that Fang You over there!"
At that moment, He Qiuxiang suddenly shouted, which drew Ai Wei’s attention.
"Ah... who is he talking to? They don’t look like they’re the same age."
"Looking at the attire, it must be some corporate heiress... relying on others instead of making her own effort, such a loser."
He Qiuxiang flicked his hair, "If I had his kind of talent, I would definitely make a name for myself on my own strength!"
Ai Wei ignored He Qiuxiang’s rant and instead concentrated on Meng Qing’s demeanor.
With Ai Wei’s sharp and unique way of judging people, she quickly realized Meng Qing was far from being any high society lady.
But if one thinks Fang You was just showing off his value, they’re seeing him too superficially.
Since Meng Qing had an exterior charm and grace that not even a genuine high-class miss could easily match, standing beside Fang You, she must have had her unique qualities.
[Ai Wei is pondering your intention of bringing this adult woman along, you really are a man of interest! She wants to ask about your relationship with this woman next time, Emotional Energy +100]
On their way to the Martial Arts Club, Meng Qing noticed the curious stares from the students of Zhendan Academy.
Being in such a big city for the first time facing the gaze of such high society, Meng Qing couldn’t help feeling uneasy.
She knew, with Fang You’s capability, it was easy for him to become a star.
But she hadn’t expected such a degree of positive attention.
She also found a chance to whisper to Fang You, "You You, is it really okay for me to come in like this? Everyone seems to misunderstand our relationship..."
"It’s fine."
Fang You waved his hand, "It’s okay for you to act even closer."
"Really? It’s okay?"
[Meng Qing hasn’t been close to you for a long while! She really wants to be closer, but only in the disciple-to-master kind of way, oh! Emotional Energy +1000]
...
"Yeah, it’s fine," Fang You nodded.
"So... let’s—"
Meng Qing nervously bit her lip, thought for a moment, and then attempted to hook her arm through Fang You’s.
Emperor You You had his deep considerations for doing so.
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No need for such shallow acts.
Neither was it out of spite because he was supposed to meet Nuo Nuo and Sister Meng Qing today, and Nuo Nuo had bailed, leaving Fang You to go alone.
Emperor You You didn’t need to engage in such trivial acts.
Fang You considered that, whether it was from Xu Lingyi’s side or from Nuo Nuo herself, the news of Nuo Nuo giving him the card could leak out with a small probability.
But even if that didn’t happen, his estrangement with Xia Nuo would likely soon draw attention from other students of Zhendan Academy.
Rather than having a distorted rumor spread later, it was better to create a scandal now with intensity he could control.
Meng Qing’s mysterious identity implied backing, making others wary of opposing the Emperor without caution.
This was Fang You’s "serious business" — showcasing his unavailability.
Already planning so intricately at such a young age, it was indeed the mark of Emperor You You!
Of course, if Nuo Nuo witnessed this scene, it wouldn’t be a bad thing either...
After all, in Fang You’s view, the possibility of Xia Nuo not minding him dating someone else might be because she hasn’t yet realized that she could drift apart from him.
If Nuo Nuo saw it, then perhaps she would understand what heartache felt like.
This was something Ah Yu could have easily achieved, but unfortunately, Nuo Nuo was already immune to Ah Yu; it had to be some slightly distant girl to better affect Nuo Nuo’s sense of security...
Just then, while still plotting, Fang You suddenly turned tense and instinctively yanked Meng Qing’s arm away.
At the moment Meng Qing appeared clueless about what she’d done wrong, Xia Nuo suddenly appeared around the corner.
"Hey! Sister Meng Qing!"
"Nuo Nuo!"
Xia Nuo immediately hugged Meng Qing, who was also happy to see her, "You’ve grown so much!"
"Sister Meng Qing seems to have changed a lot too, grown so much more mature!"
Xia Nuo burrowed into Meng Qing’s arms for a cuddle, lying on Meng Qing’s soft, fluffy cotton knit sweater, "I feel more and more like you have my mom’s temperament."
"Ah...hahaha, your mom’s temperament isn’t something just anyone can show...ah!"
At this moment, Meng Qing also came to her senses, realizing her own lapse.
What stupid thing did I just do!
I was just happy to be close to my master and completely unaware of why You You would mention this now!
[Meng Qing suddenly realized that this must have been a loyalty test from you! She obviously couldn’t resist the temptation to be close to you, she’s feeling very conflicted now, very conflicted, emotional energy +100]
"What’s wrong, Sister Meng Qing."
Xia Nuo smoothed Meng Qing’s hair, brushing her earlobe lightly and causing it to turn red.
"I feel like you seem very nervous."
"No, it’s nothing..."
Meng Qing waved her hand, a slight sweat breaking out on her forehead, "Compared to that, why didn’t you come to the airport with me? Ah...I mean."
Meng Qing paused, "Given your personality, I thought you would have come with You You."
"You and You You are very close as master and disciple."
Xia Nuo said, "I thought you two must have some things to talk about, and since I wouldn’t understand anyway, I let you guys chat."
"No, there’s nothing! It’s all stuff you can hear too."
"Really...really?"
"Really, really... if you don’t believe me, ask You You!"
"I’m not asking You You."
Xia Nuo stuck out her tongue and, without looking at Fang You, continued to hold Meng Qing’s hand in a leisurely manner, "Apart from that, you came to Zhendan Academy today to visit the Martial Arts Club, right?"
"That’s correct..."
"Did something happen between you and You You?"
"Well...kind of."
Xia Nuo nodded with a smile, "But anyway, it’s just the kind of thing that happens between boys and girls during puberty, nothing too serious."
!
The things that happen between boys and girls during puberty—
Meng Qing tried to think about everything she experienced during her own puberty.
...
Meng Qing’s teenage years were spent diligently studying, although she did receive some love letters from boys.
But good girl Meng Qing handed them all to her teacher!
And then Meng Qing was ostracized by everyone!
But she did watch TV dramas.
Meng Qing tried to recall the movies and TV dramas about teenage heartbreak she had watched.
Her face immediately blushed.
That means—
They’ve already done everything and experienced everything between them!
Meng Qing suspected that Fang You and Xia Nuo were currently having a cold war.
She found herself in the most awkward situation.
Hmm...
Ahhh!
Although this would make the socially anxious Meng Qing even more anxious, amidst her shock, she also gradually realized something.
This this this...
Isn’t this the perfect opportunity to repay a debt!
[Meng Qing hopes that you and Nuo Nuo can reconcile, as a way to repay you for your long-standing support and love for her, emotional energy +1000]
Hmm...
Boys and girls in a cold war...
Though lacking experience, she could still understand the stubbornness of Master You You; it was impossible for him to apologize.
Nuo Nuo, blunt as she was, might sometimes be a bit slow to realize what she had done wrong.
That was the crux of the problem.
"You, you walk on this side, I’m used to walking on the inside."
As Meng Qing spoke, Xia Nuo nodded and agreed.
Then, Xia Nuo walked between Meng Qing and Fang You.
She yawned first and then leaned against Fang You’s shoulder.