Chapter 7 Does Aci want to date me? ...
The next day, after a good night's sleep, Pei Ci sat in her study, contemplating her task.
First, Pei Ci had to admit that her first step had failed.
Lu Ran inexplicably found out about giving the female lead a ring, which deepened the misunderstanding between them. In the end, she had to step in herself to resolve the farce.
The two of them can't stand each other now.
so……
How do you get the two of them to start dating?
This touched on a blind spot in Pei Ci's knowledge.
However, perhaps the answers to all the world's problems can be found in books.
"Shao Ying".
Pei Ci called Shao Ying, who was waiting outside the study, in.
"Miss, what's wrong?" Shao Ying restrained herself and pulled her gaze away from Pei Ci.
She must have rested well last night; her young lady has recovered a lot of energy, though her delicate features still show signs of illness.
"Find me some books."
"What kind of book would Miss like to read?" Shao Ying asked. She was used to this; Miss couldn't run or jump, and when they were abroad, Miss spent all her time reading, except for medical treatment and recuperation.
Pei Ci lowered her eyes and said in a flat tone, "They're in a relationship, aren't they?"
"Huh?" Shao Ying's eyes widened.
Thinking she had been too broad, Pei Ci added, "I want women in my age group."
Shao Ying was completely stunned. Knowing her mistress as she did, she knew her mistress wouldn't do anything unrelated to her. So there must be a reason for her suddenly reading.
only……
Why does Miss suddenly want to read this kind of book?
Miss, are you looking to start a relationship?
Despite her doubts, Shao Ying listened attentively to her mistress's advice and went to the Pei family's study to retrieve the book.
This was Shao Ying's first time visiting the Pei family, but her professional skills allowed her to quickly grasp the layout of the Pei family home within a day. As a result, in less than half an hour, Shao Ying brought over several books on the psychology of love.
"This is troublesome." Pei Ci picked up a book and started reading.
Shao Ying peeked from the side. Looking at the girl's straight back and focused expression, she thought of the obscure papers the young lady had written abroad and felt a pang of regret.
If it weren't for her illness, her mistress would surely be even more dazzling than she is now.
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Pei Ci spent two hours reading this time, and when she had read more than half of it, her eyes started to sting slightly. Fortunately, the time she spent was worthwhile; she had made some progress. For example, as a matchmaker, she needed to understand the preferences of the male and female leads. Only by fully understanding these two people could she formulate a practical plan.
Just then, the voice of the Pei family's butler came from outside the door.
"Miss, Young Master Lu Ran is at the door."
In the past, Lu Ran could simply say hello and come in. However, because Pei Ci deleted Lu Ran's SSL certificate, Pei Chi revoked this privilege.
But the young master Lu was not someone a mere butler could afford to offend, so the butler asked, "Shall we bring him in?"
As luck would have it, Pei Ci happened to have a question to ask him, so she had the butler let them pass.
Three minutes later, there was a knock on the door of Pei Ci's study. After three soft knocks, Shao Ying opened the door.
Outside the door stood Lu Ran, holding a potted plant that resembled a lily. Unlike his casual demeanor last night, he was clearly dressed meticulously today. His hair was neatly combed, his clothes were elegant and handsome, and he wore a De Klee sapphire watch on his wrist, exuding the air of a true nobleman.
But Pei Ci didn't even glance at her, nor did she seem to intend to greet her.
Lu Ran didn't mind and winked at Shao Ying beside him. After Shao Ying left, Lu Ran found a spot to put down the calming Blue Lily. Then he sat down near Pei Ci, took out his phone, and started a game. But he kept losing, and his peripheral vision was constantly on the girl beside him.
Lu Ran has a mission today.
He wants Ah Ci to add him back.
Although Ah Ci hardly posts anything on her SSL account, it always feels very uncomfortable to see her profile picture and space using an account that isn't mine.
It's like kissing Ah Ci with another body.
How should I start the conversation?
Lu Ran pondered his words, his brows furrowing unconsciously as he thought about the problem, looking extremely impatient.
At this moment, Pei Ci finally finished reading the book in her hand. She closed the book and turned her gaze to Lu Ran.
Because Jinglin is quite lively, Lu Ran and Jinglin used to go looking for her together. Seeing that Jinglin hadn't come, Pei Ci naturally asked, "Why didn't Jinglin come?"
A warning bell rang in Lu Ran's mind: "He's out with his ex-girlfriend at night."
He added specifically, "It's a very dirty place."
Pei Ci was aware of this; the Jing family's business mainly revolved around the entertainment industry, which naturally involved places of entertainment. Every member of the Jing family was a regular in the gossip news, and Jing Lin, as the young master, was no exception.
Of course, Pei Ci was just asking as a formality. What she really wanted to know was the relationship between Lu Ran and Ye Qingyu.
"Did Ye Qingyu arrive at school safely last night?" Pei Ci asked.
"Of course," Lu Ran answered without batting an eye. After asking, he turned to Pei Ci and voiced his own doubts, "You know Ye Qingyu?"
"We only met once." Pei Ci didn't want to say too much. "What do you think of Ye Qingyu?"
Ye Qingyu?
Lu Ran felt physically nauseous just hearing the name, a feeling far stronger than his aversion to commoners. Upon closer examination, the reason was probably Ye Qingyu's reddish-brown eyes, which, like those in some legends, were the eyes of a demon, seemingly brewing something evil.
Lu Ran has an excellent eye for people, which is why he deliberately targeted Ye Qingyu after she broke his things.
Of course, one thing happened that was both funny and absurd.
But why did Ah Ci suddenly ask this?
Thinking of Pei Ci's attention to Ye Qingyu, Lu Ran felt a lump in his throat, as if he had swallowed a fly. He suppressed his nausea and said, "I don't have a good impression of her."
She is not as harmless as she appears.
Lu Ran was telling the truth. Given the methods his supporters used, anyone else would have dropped out of school long ago. The fact that Ye Qingyu could still be a hindrance at school was truly impressive.
Lu Ran had visited some impoverished and backward areas where the people were ignorant and superstitious, like unintelligent monkeys, though a small number of them were mutated monkeys. They desperately wanted to change their inferior genes and would squeeze every resource around them dry for this purpose.
Ye Qingyu is that kind of person.
“Pei Ci, you should stay away from her,” Lu Ran said with a stern face.
Pei Ci frowned. The matter was already clear at this point, but she still probed, "I heard you have a very good relationship with her."
This must be the biggest joke Lu Ran has ever heard. If anyone else had said it, he would have laughed out loud.
But this is Pei Ci.
"It's fake." Lu Ran narrowed his eyes. "Who told you that?"
"In novels, you two would end up together like this."
"That's just fiction." Lu Ran grinned, raised an eyebrow, and said with a hint of disdain, "It's a lie."
At this moment, Pei Ci stared at Lu Ran's face for a long time before suddenly asking, "Lu Ran, what type of girl do you like?"
This type of question is often used by the questioner to inquire about their crush.
Lu Ran's heart skipped a beat. He took a few steps toward Pei Ci incredulously. Even after seeing her cold face up close, he was still somewhat incredulous. "You asked me what type of girl I like?"
Pei Ci nodded.
Upon getting closer, Lu Ran finally noticed the book in Pei Ci's hand, which was a book about how to date.
Thinking about Pei Ci's concern for her relationship with Ye Qingyu, an absurd idea came to mind.
Pei Ci...
Do you want to date him?
Lu Ran's heart skipped a beat, and the more he thought about it, the more he realized it made sense.
Thinking of this, Lu Ran took a deep breath, his face tense, and said calmly, "As long as it's not someone like Ye Qingyu."
Pei Ci: "..."
A note from the author:
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Let Lu be happy for now, because he won't be happy once he knows the truth :-D
I kept the word count low in order to get on the list, otherwise this chapter would have been included in the school's rankings.
By the way, I made some minor edits to the beginning. If you understand it, you don't need to read the previous parts again.
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