Chapter 24: Debt Repayment The two of them went downstairs one after the other, and just as they walked out...
The two of them went downstairs one after the other. Just after they walked a distance, the three little followers of the original owner appeared out of nowhere, came over to her and called her.
Lin Xicai had never dealt with the three of them directly, but after checking their chat records and Moments, she had a general understanding of their identities and situations.
The three of them were in the same class with Zhong Fei before. When the original owner was in Class A, she always liked to inflate her own status, misleading everyone into thinking that she was Fu Xuefan's cousin and regarded herself as a "rich girl". At the same time, in order to maintain her appearance, she was very generous.
You can get a lot of benefits by flattering her, so why not? These three people are typical examples.
The original owner used to earn a considerable amount of money every month by tutoring Xue Fan, but she basically used the money to entertain guests, give gifts, and cultivate so-called interpersonal relationships, so that by the time she took over, there was almost no money left in the original owner's account.
"Zhong Fei!"
"I missed you so much, Feifei. We were all so sad when you left."
"Want to go eat? Together?"
The three of them came over and started asking about her well-being. Their deliberate enthusiasm made Lin Xicai feel a little uncomfortable. Xie Shi heard the movement behind him and slowed down his pace, but did not look back.
Lin Xicai glanced at him, blinked, and said, "It's unfortunate today. I have an appointment. How about next time?"
"You have a date?" The three looked surprised. "Who did you meet?"
Lin Xicai raised her chin and said, "Yes, deskmate."
Several girls looked over, their eyes fell on the lonely and cold figure. When they recognized who that person was, they were all stunned.
"Thank...Xie Shi?" One of them lowered his voice. "Is he the one you're meeting?"
"Are you kidding, Feifei?" The other person curled his lips, "When has he ever eaten with anyone else? Just thinking about that scene is..." a bit scary.
"Uh, it's okay. If it's inconvenient for you, we can just make an appointment for another day. There's no need to...haha, make such excuses."
Lin Xicai: “…”
The reputation of her deskmate was even more famous than she had imagined.
She wasn't quite sure if he had done anything terrible besides the rumors, but their fearful attitude made her feel a little uncomfortable.
Lin Xicai glanced at Xie Shi and curled the corners of her lips, "Don't demonize my deskmate like this."
The three of them followed Lin Xicai's gaze and looked over. The man was five meters away from them, with a cold and silent back. He still had that heavy, keep-away aura about him, and it didn't look like he had an appointment with anyone.
The three of them were almost certain that Zhong Fei was deceiving them, and one of them even said bluntly, "Look, he's ignoring you..."
As soon as he finished speaking, the person in front stopped.
Turned his head and looked over.
Everyone fell silent.
Then, they saw that person looking straight at Zhong Fei: "Follow me."
Lin Xicai suddenly felt an inexplicable sense of redress, and immediately spread her hands towards them: "Wait for me, next time."
Although she said this, Lin Xicai actually felt a little regretful in her heart, because if they didn't come to her, she would also find an opportunity to find them actively. It seems that she can only do it next time.
Xie Shi stopped to wait for her. Lin Xicai hurried a few steps to catch up. Just as she was about to say leave, Xie Shi glanced at her and asked, "Do you have something to do with them?"
Lin Xicai was stunned for a moment, a little surprised how he could see that.
Xie Shi pursed his lips: "I don't mind."
Lin Xicai was even more surprised.
The fact that he wouldn't mind surprised her more than how he could tell she was having trouble.
With his personality, I dare not imagine what would happen if he had dinner with a few women.
If you get a headache from their noise, will you just flip the table?
Lin Xicai was hesitating when Xie Shi took a deep breath and asked, "Can anyone else argue louder than you?"
He repeated, "I don't mind."
"How did I make noise? Why do you always say I'm noisy?" Lin Xicai was also a little angry. "Am I not accommodating enough to you? I'm usually so quiet. I turn the pages of a book in slow motion with my left hand and right hand..."
Never mind, it doesn't matter.
He already said he didn't mind, so why is she still being so pretentious?
Lin Xicai immediately changed her expression, turned with a smile on her lips to look at the three people behind her, waved at them warmly, and motioned them to follow her.
The three of them looked as if they had been struck by lightning - that strange man who had not spoken a word for eight hundred years was actually talking to Zhong Fei, and not only that, he was talking for several sentences.
They were even...arguing?
It even seemed like Zhong Fei won the argument?
The three of them looked at each other, and then saw Zhong Fei waving at them, so they walked over timidly.
"We're all going to the cafeteria anyway, so let's go together," said Lin Xicai.
The three of them looked at Xie Shi timidly. This was the first time they were so close to this person.
It was this closeness that made them realize that the impact of this face was no less than the rumors about him.
It was a face that was so handsome that it was unforgettable.
This man's temperament was too sinister and cold, and coupled with those true and false rumors, almost everyone deliberately ignored the fact that he had such a face.
Not everyone could examine this face so closely. In the face of such top-notch beauty, even fear and uneasiness seemed bearable. The three of them exchanged glances, eager to try. "Is...is that convenient?"
Lin Xicai obviously didn't fully understand their complicated thoughts. "Why is it inconvenient?"
The group walked towards the cafeteria, and soon they changed back to the pattern of 1 and 4. Xie Shi was neither too far nor too close, keeping a short distance from them. The three of them surrounded Lin Xicai, making small talk.
When they arrived at the cafeteria, Lin Xicai said she wanted chicken chop rice, and the other three girls immediately followed. Perhaps because they were annoying, or perhaps because they wanted something different, Xie Shi didn't go to the same window with them.
Four people were queuing up at the chicken rice window to buy rice. Each of them ordered a set meal, but after ordering, the other three did not swipe their cards. It was natural for them to wait for Lin Xicai to finish ordering before swiping their cards together.
Lin Xicai naturally noticed it, but acted as if she didn't see it and only swiped her own share.
The little followers looked at each other in confusion, froze for a moment, then awkwardly took out their campus cards and swiped them with cold faces.
When they returned with their plates, Xie Shi had already sat down on a sofa, as quiet and desolate as ever.
During the meal, Xie Shi ignored them, but it didn't affect them. He just sat next to Lin Xicai like air.
The atmosphere was a bit awkward for a moment. The little followers looked at each other and seemed to finally be unable to hold back and began to secretly reveal their intentions.
"Zhong Fei, your birthday is next month. How are you planning to celebrate this year?"
One person started the conversation, and the other two followed suit. "Is it still a birthday party this year? Where will the hotel be? In Imperial Court or Shangli? Will anyone from Class A be invited?"
What they actually want to ask is, will they still be invited?
In previous years, Zhong Fei's birthday was always celebrated with great care. Although not many people were invited, the experience was very good. The food and drinks were all top-notch, and even after the party, those who attended would receive small gifts from her.
More importantly, there is no need to give gifts - in this regard, Zhong Fei's attitude is, "I don't have anything I want, and I may not like the things you give me." Everyone believes this and is happy to cooperate.
So they were really looking forward to this birthday party where there was only reward and no effort. Considering that Zhong Fei had less contact with them after she changed classes, they wanted to repair their relationship appropriately for the sake of insurance.
The more they talked, the more excited they became. They enthusiastically proposed many ideas, each of which was grand.
"That's a good suggestion, but..." Lin Xicai smiled brightly, "I don't have any money."
"What? No... no money?"
The little followers were stunned. They didn't expect such words to come out of her mouth.
They all knew Zhong Fei's personality to some extent. Even if she really had no money, she would never say it directly like that.
Several people curled their lips, "Are you kidding?"
Lin Xicai said calmly: "I'm not kidding."
"...Aren't you Fu Xuefan's cousin?" "I lied," Lin Xicai put down her cutlery and said in a 'I'm full' tone, "Actually, I'm the daughter of Fu's servant, and my mother works in her house."
The air suddenly became quiet.
The three of them stared at her with their eyes wide open.
Lin Xicai wiped her mouth twice with a tissue: "I'm sorry, I lied to you."
There was silence for about ten seconds, with varying degrees of anger and contempt showing on the faces of the three people - if Xie Shi had not been present, these emotions would have been even more obvious.
"You lied to us?"
"How dare you tell such a lie?"
"Don't you think you're vain?"
Lin Xicai didn't refute them, but echoed their anger: "I've also realized this problem, so I've decided to turn over a new leaf and return to my roots."
1. She has no interest in their hypocritical flattery.
2. No one can take a penny out of her wallet.
3. She must get back the money that was taken out of her wallet if possible.
"You feel I've cheated you and want to settle the score with me, and I agree. But if you're going to settle, let's do it thoroughly," Lin Xicai shook her phone. "Electronic transfers are great; every penny counts clearly."
Several people were stunned for a moment, and then they were furious. "How can you take back something you gave to someone else? How can you be so low?"
"After receiving so many benefits, you suddenly turned against me. You don't seem to be that high," Lin Xicai smiled calmly. "Forget the gifts, and the red envelopes you usually give. The former is a gift, and the latter is a donation. It's really hard to get them back. You just need to pay me back the money you borrowed from me."
Several people had already stood up by then, their faces reddening with anger.
Lin Xicai fiddled with her phone and glanced at Xie Shi. Xie Shi took out his phone from his pocket, switched it to calculator mode and handed it to her.
Lin Xicai took it and started to use the abacus and calculate the accounts on the spot. Several people looked embarrassed and wanted to say something sarcastic, but they were speechless after being glanced at by Xie Shi. They automatically switched to the mode of being angry but not daring to speak.
The two men, one literary and one martial, have a strange tacit understanding.
They were shocked by Zhong Fei's unusual sharpness and strength, and even more shocked by the man's obedience and closeness to her.
Lin Xicai lowered her head, her naturally falling hair covering most of her calm face. Several people looked at her, and at a certain moment, they suddenly felt a strange feeling...
Deep down, they felt a bit gloating about the misfortune that happened to Zhong Fei. She fell from first place to last place, and was exiled from Class A to Class Z. They came to approach her this time, almost certain that she would be in a worse state than before.
But that is clearly not the case.
She seemed to be doing well, and even had a wolf standing behind her.
Lin Xicai finally got more than 20,000 yuan. The three of them failed to steal the chicken and lost the rice. They left the Hongmen Banquet with embarrassed faces before finishing their meal.
Lin Xicai looked at the skyrocketing number in her mobile phone balance and felt satisfied.
It is not necessary to return this little money.
There's no way, for some unspeakable reasons, she really needs money now.
Feeling a burning gaze falling on her face, Lin Xicai stood up and said, "Let's go, classmate. I didn't treat you to dinner, so I'll treat you to a soda."
If it weren't for this guardian demon, today wouldn't have gone so smoothly, she thought.
but......
Lin Xicai looked at him. How did he know that she wanted to borrow the phone to use the calculator?
Have they reached such a level of tacit understanding?
Xie Shi stared at her, silent for a moment, then asked suddenly, "Do you need money?"
This question was really baffling. Lin Xicai glanced at him and said, "Who doesn't need money?"
Xie Shi didn't say anything else, as if it was just a casual question.
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