Jiang Mianmian was taken aback. "Repay?"

“That’s right,” Huo Junyu said, becoming even more smug. “Do you think I’d do things for you for nothing?”

"What, you're asking for something in return now that you're doing me a favor?"

Huo Junyu's heart skipped a beat.

The woman on the other end of the screen looked serious. "Oh, Huo Yu, so you helped me all this time for a reason! You weren't like this before. Before, when you helped me, you always said it was your own choice! Sigh, it seems you really can't trust a man's words..."

"I can believe it! I can believe it!" Huo Junyu panicked instantly. "I was just joking. I don't want anything in return from you!"

Jiang Mianmian burst out laughing.

Huo Junyu was stunned for a moment before realizing that she had tricked him. Instantly, the feeling of being scratched by a kitten's claws surged through his body again.

"Then...how are you going to help me?"

The doe-like eyes on the screen were playful and lively.

Above her was a sky full of stars, and behind her were tall palm trees.

The evening breeze from Southeast Asia carried a warm and humid scent, lifting her long hair.

Huo Junyu was stunned and for a moment forgot to answer her question.

"Tell me quickly!" Jiang Mianmian smiled sweetly.

She knew he had no way to solve the problem.

That's the imperial palace! It's not a place that ordinary people can go in. She just wanted to tease him and talk to him a little more.

Huo Junyu snapped out of his daze and chuckled, "Look up."

Jiang Mianmian looked up and saw the deep blue night sky, like a piece of noble velvet cloth, sparkling with starlight as if it were adorned with dazzling gems.

"How is it? Does it look good?"

She rarely looked up at the starry sky like this, and unconsciously she was attracted by the magnificence of nature. "Hmm...so beautiful."

“I looked it up online, and they all say that the stars in Southeast Asia are very powerful,” Huo Junyu said with a smile. “As long as you make a wish upon a star, your wish will come true.”

"You're just trying to fool me!"

"Don't believe me? Try it!"

"What if it doesn't come true?"

"Hmm..." Huo Junyu thought about it seriously, "If it comes true, I can kiss you when you come back. If it doesn't, I'll let you kiss me, kiss me however you want! I'll let you kiss me however you want!"

If it weren't for the screen separating them, Jiang Mianmian would have jumped up and punched him!

"Huo Yu!" she shouted, her smile incredibly sweet.

Huo Junyu looked at her tenderly.

Little did she know, he was more influential than any star in the South Seas. His maternal grandfather was an earl, and he too had been granted a title at a young age. Even those in the Grand Palace had to address him respectfully as "Young Master."

While others have to go through layers of security checks to enter the palace, he only needs a face.

Jiang Mianmian smiled and went along with him, knowing it was impossible but still willing to be silly with him.

She put her phone aside, crossed her arms, closed her eyes, and made a sincere wish under the starry sky...

"I hope I can visit the Grand Palace tomorrow, and then I want to draw all the buildings and take them back to study carefully!"

"Okay," Huo Junyu replied in a deep, magnetic voice, "Even the stars heard it!"

*

That evening, the Nanyang Grand Palace, the General's Mansion, and the Yin Family Manor all received "harassing phone calls" to varying degrees.

"The young lord said his wife wants to visit the Grand Palace!"

"The young lord said that we can't reveal our identities to his wife, and if we want to visit the Grand Palace, we have to bring her classmates along!"

"The young lord says this matter is of utmost importance to him, and begs Your Majesty to help him!"

He Jin rubbed his temples, frowned, and looked around.

Nie Xin and Yin Ruohong sat on either side, both looking somewhat surprised, as if they wanted to say something but dared not.

It was because they had also received Huo Junyu's "instructions" that they entered the palace together, and unexpectedly, they heard it again here.

The three sat silently, the only sound in the vast hall being the gurgling of the tea brewing vessel.

He Jin took a deep breath and asked, "What else did the young master say?"

The loyal Asu replied with a smile, "The young lord also said that if this matter cannot be accomplished, he will tell his father to never come to Southeast Asia again!"

"Cough cough cough..."

He Jin almost choked on his tea.

"This, this brat!" He was both annoyed and amused, looking at the two of them with a helpless expression.

Nie Xin tried her best to suppress her laughter, and Yin Ruohong quickly got up to apologize.

"Your Majesty, please don't take offense. Junyu is still just a child..."

"Yes, he's still a child!" Nie Xin, always eager to stir up trouble, exclaimed. "That's why Your Majesty absolutely cannot let him go! Haha..."

“You…” Yin Ruohong glared at him angrily.

Nie Xin secretly gave He Jin a thumbs up, "Our Junyu's move was really brilliant!"

He Jin was hit with another blow: "Who is talking nonsense in front of the children?!"

"I'm afraid no one would dare to say it," Nie Xin said, stroking her chin. "Our kids are all smart; Junyu must have figured it out himself!"

"..." He Jin frowned. "When did the young master get married?"

"I don't know," Yin Ruohong pondered. "But he once asked for Wenxi's painting, which is probably related to this girl!"

"They probably aren't officially married yet," Nie Xin analyzed. "These days, young people call each other 'husband' and 'wife' as soon as they start dating! But it seems this girl has our Junyu firmly under her control!"

“But Junyu…” Yin Ruohong wanted to ask, “Isn’t he engaged?” But she swallowed her words halfway through.

He Jin smiled helplessly and glanced up at Asu. Asu, who was waiting for his orders, tentatively asked, "Your Majesty, what should we do?"

"What else can we do? Let's do everything the young master says!"

He Jin shook his head and laughed. This was supposed to be "asking" him for help? It was clearly blackmail!

*

The next day, the teacher in charge told everyone some good news.

"Students, we received a formal invitation from His Majesty the King last night, and we can visit the Grand Palace today!"

Everyone was having breakfast when they heard Han Li say that. They were stunned and remained silent for a few seconds before cheers erupted from the hotel's buffet restaurant!

"Wow! We can really go into the Grand Palace?"

"It's the real Royal Palace, not the area specifically open to tourists!"

"Good heavens, why would the king invite us? This is unbelievable!"

"We're a century-old prestigious school! I've heard that education is highly valued here in Southeast Asia, so of course students from top schools get preferential treatment!"

Amidst cheers and lively discussions, Jiang Mianmian's silence stood out starkly.

Xu Xiaonuo nudged her arm, "Mianmian, are you unhappy?"

Jiang Mianmian shook her head.

She was just too shocked.

I never expected Huo Yu to be so accurate. It turns out that the stars in Southeast Asia are really accurate!

"Mianmian, stop daydreaming!" Xu Xiaonuo called out to her, "Hurry up and go back to your room to pack. Teacher Han said we'll be meeting at the door at nine o'clock sharp!"

"oh……"

Jiang Mianmian came to her senses and was about to go upstairs with everyone when she looked up and met Han Li's mocking gaze.

"Jiang Mianmian," Han Li said arrogantly, arms crossed, "you don't need to go!"