Arriving at school, Lu Xing suddenly felt that several students passing by were looking at him.

Damn it!

Didn't they say life doesn't have that many spectators? Could you be any louder with your gossiping?!

"What's this about Lu Xing abandoning Wei Qingyu and falling in love with Xia Yeshuang?"

Lu Xing's mind went numb.

Before, he was only discussed and laughed at for being a simp. Now, he was being called a simp and also a scumbag.

"Whatever, I'm out of here."

When the mock exams are about to start, these dear classmates of mine won't be laughing anymore.

Lu Xing quickly entered the classroom. Wei Qingyu was there, and Xia Yeshuang was also there.

When Wei Qingyu saw him come in, still carrying the familiar thermal container, her eyes instantly lit up.

She really liked the congee Lu Xing made.

"You..."

Wei Qingyu had already put her hand in her wallet, ready to give Lu Xing a hundred yuan for breakfast.

But Lu Xing flew past her like the wind.

Hearing a sound from Wei Qingyu's direction, Lu Xing turned his head back in confusion.

"Were you talking to me?"

"Good morning!"

After greeting her, Lu Xing quickly walked towards Xia Yeshuang's seat.

She was wearing an A-line skirt today, her two long legs so white they were dazzling. Paired with her long golden hair, she was so beautiful one didn't dare to look directly at her.

Lu Xing walked up to her, gave her the thermal container, and asked with confusion.

"Aren't your legs cold?"

It had just rained last night, and the air was now chilly.

Even Lu Xing, with his thick skin, had put on a jacket. Xia Yeshuang was quite resistant to the cold, huh?

As expected. A girl's fear of the cold is selective; it conveniently disappears when a cute outfit is involved.

Xia Yeshuang was taken aback for a moment, then glared at Lu Xing. "Pervert!"

Lu Xing: ???

Sis!

I was just showing some concern!

Alright.

Out of respect for the client, Lu Xing's lips remained curved in a smile.

"Take your time drinking it. If it's not to your taste, I'll make you something else tomorrow."

Hmph.

Although the students in the class didn't look up, they were all secretly paying attention to the situation here. 

When they heard Lu Xing's words, someone couldn't hold back and let out a sound of surprise!

Half the people were looking at Xia Yeshuang, the other half were looking at Wei Qingyu.

The only person looking at Lu Xing was Li Dachun. He silently gave him a thumbs-up.

Master! Adoptive father! Awesome!

Oh, there was also Hu Zhongzhong, who was now so angry his face was flushed red.

Xia Yeshuang was happy. She shot a provocative glance at Wei Qingyu, who was also looking in this direction.

Hmph, hmph.

She was even happier now.

It seems Wei Qingyu isn't completely unmoved after all!

Xia Yeshuang slowly lifted the lid of the thermal container. The unique fragrance of the congee hit her nose, making her eyes light up.

She had originally just wanted to piss off Wei Qingyu. She hadn't expected Lu Xing to actually know how to cook!

"Remember to come to the piano room with me at noon today."

Xia Yeshuang was afraid Lu Xing would forget, so she specially reminded him.

Lu Xing nodded and said again.

"Be careful not to catch a cold."

Xia Yeshuang glared at him. "Shut up!"

After Lu Xing left.

Xia Yeshuang thought for a moment, then still took out a piece of clothing from her bag and wrapped it around her legs.

Her body was warm, and her heart was comfortable.

Xia Yeshuang gently scooped up a spoonful of congee and put it in her mouth, her eyes squinting with pleasure.

As expected.

Keeping Lu Xing was indeed a good decision! 

(TL: Remember the "Kept men" term from a chapter 30? This would be used a lot in the future, so this would be the last note regarding clarification of the word.)

Wei Qingyu turned her head and focused her gaze on the problem in her hand.

The derivative that she could usually solve with a flick of her hand now looked like a book from heaven.

Strange.

Why does my vision feel a little blurry?

Wang Zhenzhen had been carefully watching Wei Qingyu.

After seeing the usually calm Campus Belle Wei's eyes turn slightly red, Wang Zhenzhen was completely dumbfounded!

Holy f*ck!

Damn it!

Is Lu Xing a succubus?!

Today's Campus Broadcast: The number of people betting on Xia Yeshuang has greatly increased. Wei Qingyu's supporters are showing a slight decline.

...

Noon, after school

Lu Xing packed his things and went to the piano room with a pen and paper.

Last time, Xia Yeshuang said she wanted him to tutor her. Lu Xing didn't know if she was being serious or just teasing him.

But out of the professional integrity of a professional simp, he still made some simple preparations.

"Lu Xing."

As Lu Xing was passing by Wei Qingyu, she suddenly called his name.

"Hm? What's wrong?"

Lu Xing stopped and looked at Wei Qingyu with confusion.

Being looked at like this, Wei Qingyu suddenly didn't know what to say.

She felt a little wronged, but she didn't know where this feeling came from, or what right she had to feel wronged.

Last time, Lu Xing had asked about their relationship.

She herself had called him "benefactor," and Lu Xing had called her "sister".

Benefactor and sister. With these two relationship definitions, what right did she have to control Lu Xing's actions?

But Xia Yeshuang's provocative and arrogant gazes...

"It's nothing."

Wei Qingyu couldn't say anything. After a long time, she could only spit out these two words.

"Oh, okay."

Lu Xing didn't ask further and ran off in a flash.

His transaction with Old Man Wei had long since ended. There was no need to protect and take care of Wei Qingyu anymore.

Wang Zhenzhen, watching from the side, was dying of anxiety.

She knew Wei Qingyu was a quiet person, but she didn't think she was this quiet!

She had already called Lu Xing to stop, yet she couldn't say a single word!

I can't take it anymore!

It's time for the god of CPs to step up!

Wang Zhenzhen cleared her throat, looked at Wei Qingyu's slightly dim eyes, and said tentatively.

"Qingyu, do you feel a little... tightness in your chest right now?" 

Wei Qingyu thought for a moment and nodded hesitantly.

"Am I sick?"

"Well... Qingyu, listen to me..."

...

Lu Xing rushed towards the comprehensive building.

Old Man Wei had donated this building, and the piano rooms for the vocal music students were also in it.

Lu Xing didn't know what Xia Yeshuang's family did, but he knew her family must be very rich!

This piano room was rented by her, so only she had the right to use it.

Knock, knock, knock.

He knocked on the door of the piano room. The sound of a piano came from inside.

"Come in."

Xia Yeshuang's voice came out, and Lu Xing immediately pushed the door open and entered.

Outside the window were tall trees with green leaves. A clear breeze blew into the piano room, lifting the white curtains.

A girl with long golden hair sat at the piano, fluent notes pouring from her fingertips, like an angel descending.

It was Debussy's "Clair de Lune".

Lu Xing quietly found a seat and sat down, not disturbing Xia Yeshuang's practice.

They say art students have low score requirements, but if an art student practices to the top level, they are also a dragon among men.

Artistic talent is something you either have or you don't.

Clearly.

Xia Yeshuang was someone with artistic talent.

She studied traditional/classical music and was admitted to Haicheng University early through the art exam. As long as her final college entrance exam score was high enough, she could get in.

As the piece ended, Lu Xing twisted open a bottle of water.

"Want some water?"

Xia Yeshuang let out a chuckle, took the water, and said.

"You're quite polite. I thought someone like you would have interrupted me directly."

Automatically ignoring the ridicule in her tone, Lu Xing blinked his eyes and praised her sincerely.

"You play the piano very well. I think you would sing even better."

Xia Yeshuang proudly lifted her smile. When it came to her major, she was even more confident and radiant.

"Like I need you to tell me?"

Lu Xing smiled.

This client is really easy to understand.

Xia Yeshuang pointed to the corner. "That's your lunch over there. Eat it."

Lu Xing looked over. It was takeout from Haicheng's top restaurant.

Damn it!

It's so good to be rich!

Lu Xing's eyes instantly lit up. 

"Thank you, Boss Xia."

She even prepared my meal.

What a good person!

Xia Yeshuang cursed with disgust. "What 'Boss Xia'? It sounds so ugly! Change the name!"

Lu Xing thought for a moment and decided to ask for her opinion.

"Then what do you think is good?"

"Whatever!"

"Xia-xia?"

"No! Too intimate!"

"Then what do you think is good?"

"Whatever!"

...

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