It seems that there wasn't so much resentment between them before. They got along very well, and she felt very comfortable.
But now...
Zhao Xuehui smiled nostalgically, "Then thank you, Teacher Zhou."
The atmosphere between the two was no longer as harmonious as before, but Zhou Changgui didn't notice it at all. Instead, he felt relieved when he saw the smile on Zhao Xuehui's face.
Fortunately, the silly girl didn't realize that he was genuinely worried that Zhao Xuehui would reject him.
After all, if Zhao Xuehui doesn't go tomorrow, then this performance will really be difficult to continue.
Thinking back to what he had said to Sun Chunli at her house that morning, a barely perceptible smile appeared on Zhou Changgui's lips as he continued to try to find topics to make Zhao Xuehui happy.
As for the rest of the time, Zhao Xuehui deliberately ignored her slight unease. Listening to Zhou Changgui's captivating voice as always, she gradually forgot her discomfort and chatted with him as usual.
The next morning, Zhou Changgui didn't get up early. He lay with Sun Chunli for a while before getting up, dressing, and eating.
Sun Chunli sat next to Zhou Changgui and couldn't help but purse her lips as she looked at his refreshed appearance.
"Judging from your expression, if Zhao Xuehui knew that you were trying to please her while staying with me, she would probably be furious."
Hearing Sun Chunli's slightly jealous words, Zhou Changgui smiled indifferently, with a hint of disdain on his face.
"Who does she think she is? If she didn't have a good background and a good family connections, do you think I would even look at her?"
Upon hearing this, Sun Chunli's expression softened slightly.
"That's more like it. I'm just afraid you'll be seduced by that little vixen's beauty and forget about me, your old flame."
"How could that be?"
Even while eating, Zhou Changgui couldn't resist touching her. Upon hearing this, he stepped forward while still eating and hugged Sun Chunli.
"There's no girl as good to me as you. Zhao Xuehui and I are just playing around. Once they become useful to me, I'll take you away and we'll live a life of luxury together!"
Perhaps thinking about what would happen in the future, Sun Chunli had a smug look on her face.
"Then don't forget what I told you to do. If you can get this done today, then no matter how much Zhao Xuehui likes Jiang Sheng, he'll still be completely under our control."
"You're the smartest one," Zhou Changgui said, gently pinching Sun Chunli's nose. He thought that if he didn't have important business to attend to later, he would love to enjoy the moment with her a little longer. "I'm leaving soon. I'll definitely tell you any good news as soon as possible!"
Both of them wore smug smiles, having already figured out how to deal with Jiang Sheng next.
...
At nine o'clock in the morning, Zhou Changgui was waiting at the entrance of Yenching University.
Before coming, he even went to the flower shop to buy a bunch of lilies just to please Jiang Sheng.
He did his research; lilies symbolize pure friendship.
Now, even if Jiang Sheng dislikes him, seeing how well he acted and how sincerely he apologized, this kid shouldn't refuse his attempt to please him anymore!
After all, Jiang Sheng is quite talented. Keeping such a person around will be very useful in the future, so we can't just abandon him prematurely.
As for Zhao Xuehui, she also arrived at the door immediately and saw Zhou Changgui waiting there.
Seeing that the man was tall and handsome, Zhao Xuehui hesitated for a moment, but finally walked over.
"Teacher Zhou," Zhao Xuehui walked up to Zhou Changgui and greeted him, "I'm sorry to have kept you waiting."
Upon seeing Zhao Xuehui, Zhou Changgui quickly waved his hand, still smiling, "It's alright, I've only been here for two minutes. Xuehui, you've come at the right time. Shall we go in and find Xiaosheng now?"
Zhao Xuehui nodded, then looked at the bouquet of lilies in Zhou Changgui's arms, feeling somewhat surprised.
Unexpectedly, Zhou Changgui even bought flowers this time, and they were lilies, so it seems he sincerely wants to reconcile with Xiaosheng.
Zhao Xuehui felt a mix of emotions, but Zhou Changgui saw through her and simply smiled at her openly.
"I was thinking that since we're here to congratulate Xiaosheng today, we should at least have a gift."
"Giving anything else would be too extravagant, and I was afraid that my boyfriend might not accept it, so I bought a bunch of lilies instead."
After saying that, he smiled shyly at Zhao Xuehui.
"I was originally planning to buy you a bouquet of flowers, Xuehui, but I was worried you wouldn't accept it, after all..."
Having said this, he looked at Zhao Xuehui with a hint of hesitation, but did not continue speaking.
However, his silence did not mean that Zhao Xuehui did not understand his meaning.
It's just that the relationship between the two of them is a bit awkward right now.
They were friends, but their relationship was closer than that of friends.
Calling them lovers doesn't quite capture the essence of their relationship, since their daily interactions are more like those of friends, only a bit closer.
Zhao Xuehui understood Zhou Changgui's implied meaning, but instead of her usual shyness, she smiled awkwardly at him.
"It's okay, I don't care about these formalities."
Looking at the bouquet of flowers in Zhou Changgui's arms, she was thinking that she hoped Xiaosheng wouldn't be angry when she saw him later.
Zhou Changgui didn't notice Zhao Xuehui's embarrassment. Instead, he thought she was looking out for him and quickly nodded in agreement.
"In that case, shall we go in first?"
Zhao Xuehui hesitated for a moment, then finally nodded.
Although she had already agreed, she felt somewhat uneasy and anxious.
Although she could tell that Zhou Changgui genuinely wanted to get along well with Jiang Sheng.
But I brought Zhou Changgui here so abruptly today without telling Xiaosheng beforehand. I wonder if Xiaosheng will be unhappy when he sees Zhou Changgui...
Lost in her thoughts, Zhao Xuehui failed to notice the fleeting smugness in Zhou Changgui's eyes.
Just wait!
No matter how talented Jiang Sheng is, what can he do?
Won't they fall into his trap because of his beauty?
As Zhou Changgui pondered this, he began to subtly glance around the area near the school gate.
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