CHAPTER 30: CHAPTER 30: DON’T FROWN

But these classmates discovered,

even the top students can have childish arguments.

Julian Fairchild realized that he was surprisingly engaging in a verbal spat, and felt a bit shocked inside.

Along with that, he sensed a faint feeling of things slipping out of control.

He disliked this feeling of being out of control.

Maeve Lane saw that Julian wasn’t speaking and modulated her voice, "Then you study, I’ll sit beside you and won’t disturb you."

The handsome man raised an eyebrow at her, habitually furrowing his brows.

Maeve copied him by raising an eyebrow and smiled playfully, "Why do you always like to furrow your brows?"

After saying that, she naturally reached out to smooth out his furrowed brow, half seriously and half teasingly said, "Furrowing your brows doesn’t look good."

The delicate and soft fingers touched his forehead, Julian was momentarily stunned, then immediately grabbed Maeve’s fair wrist and said coldly, "Don’t be handsy."

Maeve stuck her tongue out and couldn’t help but laugh.

This wasn’t intentional on her part, it was just a light touch on the forehead, Julian acting this way really resembled a virtuous housewife being teased, while she looked like a rogue.

Julian also has a pure side like this, truly quite amusing.

"Alright, I won’t tease you anymore, I’ve got lots to do today, tons of homework." Maeve grumbled a bit then sat up straight, Aurelia University, being one of Celestia’s top schools, indeed had a lot of coursework.

Julian, seeing her quiet down, focused his attention on the textbook in front of him.

Maeve read the book for a while, then picked up her phone, displaying a black and white anime avatar.

Their conversation remained at the point where Henry Hughes had replied—

Weekend: [He didn’t have breakfast.]

Maeve glanced at Julian, her lips slightly curved, and typed a reply—

[It’s true, Julian indeed prefers obedient girls.]

Henry Hughes was silent for a moment, then after a few seconds sent:

[Right, I’ve been his buddy for years, wouldn’t I know what kind of girl he likes?]

[Today I just softened my tone a bit, and Julian didn’t respond as negatively, seems he really likes this kind of good girl.]

[Hmm...]

[Thanks, if Julian and I end up together, I’ll definitely treat you to a meal.]

[Sure.]

"Hughes! What are you looking at? Why do you look like you’re heartbroken?"

The guy speaking seemed very familiar with Henry Hughes.

Henry Hughes heard this and put his phone in his pocket, "What nonsense are you talking? Me, heartbroken?"

"Hahaha, that’s true, I dare say there’s no girl in Aurelia University who doesn’t like Hughes."

"Get lost, did you finish today’s training?"

Henry Hughes had a smile on his face, but the smile didn’t reach his eyes.

-

Julian Fairchild and Maeve Lane were both in the finance department, same department but not the same year.

So Julian’s professional courses were a bit tough for Maeve.

At first, people were curious about when this incredibly pretty girl started appearing next to Julian. After seeing her often, they got used to it.

When Maeve didn’t have classes, she would mostly go find Julian. The old professor who taught them professional courses was a very elegant person.

The old professor’s surname was Finch, and he often wore a long robe.

Even Julian could clearly sense Maeve’s preferences.

If she liked something, her eyes would light up, that passionate and steadfast emotion could easily influence those around her.

Today, Professor Finch talked about an amusing incident he encountered during his travels.

"...On that stone monument were printed the words ’Bug Two,’ I wonder if any of the students present today know the meaning of these two words?"