CHAPTER 491: CHAPTER 490: YOU’RE QUITE IDLE, AREN’T YOU!

On the evening of October 2nd, the dusty bus finally slowly made its way into the First High School campus.

It was neither too early nor too late, just in time as the students had just finished their afternoon classes.

Everyone on the bus had been sitting all day, looking dull and listless. Now getting off they were even in worse shape, looking utterly defeated!

Director Luan knew well that most of the students’ exhausted appearances were put on.

But tiredness was indeed real! Even he, as an adult, was barely able to withstand the fatigue from continuous sitting.

So with a wave of his chubby hand, he loudly declared: "Tonight’s evening self-study is canceled! Everyone get some good rest! Tomorrow you must attend classes full of energy! Alright, dismissed on the spot!"

"Oh!!!!"

"Yay!"

Upon hearing that they didn’t have to attend the evening self-study, several joyful exclamations immediately rose from the crowd! Then most of the boys scattered like birds and beasts, fearing that if they ran too late, Director Luan might change his mind!

Director Luan shook his head, seemingly quite accustomed to this situation. After exchanging a few words with Teacher Zhang and the bus driver, he too turned and left the playground.

As soon as Zhen Yu saw Bai Xue and Han Mingyue walking towards her, she immediately said, "Let’s all go back to our dorms to wash up first! Meet downstairs in half an hour; I’ll treat you to dinner outside the school!"

"No way! It’s my turn this time!" Bai Xue said loudly, "I’ll treat you and Han Mingyue to wonton soup! I just want something light after all that sitting!"

Zhen Yu didn’t quibble over the cost of a meal and immediately agreed, "Sure! That’s settled then! Let’s go too!"

Han Mingyue nodded along compliantly and also agreed.

"Great!"

——

It was supposed to be just the three of them for dinner, but when Zhen Yu and Bai Xue came downstairs, they found one more person standing at the bottom of the boys’ dormitory waiting for them!

"Lu Huai?!" Upon recognizing who it was, Bai Xue immediately asked in surprise, "Since when are you and Han Mingyue so close?! We’ve just got back, and you’ve already come to look for him at the dorm!"

Upon hearing this, Han Mingyue suddenly revealed a meaningfully deep smile, quickly turning his face away.

Zhen Yu, however, first cast a stealthy glance at Lu Huai before stepping forward, blocking between him and Bai Xue, and asked in a low voice, "Have you eaten? Are you not going for the evening self-study?"

"No, I’m waiting to have dinner with you guys! As for self-study... ah hehe..."

Seeing Lu Huai’s expression, Zhen Yu knew he wanted to skip the evening self-study and immediately shattered his illusion, "Hurry up! After eating, we head back to school! Whoever has to do self-study, does self-study; whoever needs rest, goes back to the dorm to rest!"

"You gotta be kidding me!!" Lu Huai’s silly grin immediately collapsed. "You guys finally don’t have evening self-study and you’re not going to hang out?! Look at those girls! They’re planning to go out and have fun!"

"We’re different!" Zhen Yu burst into song lyrics instantly! Realizing it herself, she was momentarily stunned, then glared at Lu Huai and asked, "Are you coming or not?! If not, go eat in the cafeteria by yourself."

"I’m coming! Let’s go! Is that okay?!" Lu Huai reluctantly turned around, tried to hook Han Mingyue’s neck but was dodged, so he had to walk on his own towards the school gate.

——

Zhen Yu was a person of her word; after dinner, she really directly led Bai Xue back to the girls’ dormitory.

Lu Huai, who had escorted them to the dorm, resigned himself to watching them enter the building before turning back to attend evening self-study.

After everyone had left, Han Mingyue hesitated a moment, then headed to the school’s convenience store.

He wanted to make a phone call home and ask his parents how they were considering the proposal he had made before.

"Hello?"

"Mum! It’s me, Ming Yue!"

Mrs. Han immediately recognized her eldest son’s voice and happily said, "Son! Mum’s been missing you!"

Han Mingyue couldn’t help but laugh! "Heh... Mum! Isn’t Jiaoyang at home?"

"That little monkey! I’m telling you, oh!"

Mrs. Han swallowed the words ’I wish I’d never had him!’ and then continued, "None of them are as good as my eldest son! So gentle and sensible!"

Han Mingyue chuckled and said, "Mum! Now I understand what they mean by ’distance makes the heart grow fonder.’"

"Tsk! Don’t you tease your mum!" Mrs. Han mock-scolded.

"Alright! I’ll stop." Han Mingyue became serious and asked earnestly, "Dad told you about the call I made last time, right?! How’s the discussion going?"

"Your father says it’s a go! I’m in the process of retiring early! It’s just that the procedures are a bit troublesome, your dad might have to go ahead by himself! Oh right! And your brother! You ask Xiao Yu how she managed her transfer procedures, what materials are needed! When you have time, help your brother with it! We can’t just leave him here by himself when we move, so we have to transfer his school!"

"Got it, Mum! I understand!" Han Mingyue responded happily, and he breathed a sigh of relief!

Mrs. Han then remembered something else and hastily added, "Oh, and! When you’re getting your brother’s transfer done, make sure to arrange for a dormitory with the school! Once he’s there, he needs a place to stay! We won’t have space at home for him!"

"Okay! I’ll inquire as soon as possible! Wait for my news!"

"Sure! Hang up then, my eldest son! You must have class soon!"

"I’m not attending today, remember we went out for that performance..."

The mother and son chatted about this and that for a while longer, and only after Mrs. Han gave Han Mingyue a thousand reminders did he hang up the phone.

——

After paying the phone bill, Han Mingyue checked his watch. There was still plenty of time!

Thinking about the past month since school started, everyone had been busy with one thing or another, and he hadn’t gotten the chance to have a proper talk alone with Zhen Yu!

Han Mingyue walked straight to the girls’ dormitory and knocked on the window of the dorm manager’s room.

It wasn’t long before Zhen Yu came downstairs following the dorm manager.

Han Mingyue immediately stepped forward to greet her, "Xiao Yu."

Zhen Yu didn’t speak but gave him a look and then quickly walked towards the direction of the sports field.

Han Mingyue showed a knowing smile and quickly followed her.

Once the two were a fair distance from the dormitory building, Zhen Yu finally spoke, "What’s up?"

Han Mingyue felt a sudden burst of sentiment and said deeply, "Wanting to see you is my most important matter!"

Unexpectedly, Zhen Yu, who must have had a brain fart, blurted out, "You’re pretty idle, huh!"

Han Mingyue was at a loss for words!

"...Xiao Yu!"

Zhen Yu turned with a blank look, "Huh? What’s up?"

"...Nevermind..." Han Mingyue said in a deflated tone: "I really do have something to talk to you about..."

Zhen Yu had an ’I knew it’ expression and nodded, "What is it? Go ahead!"

"About the pharmacy business we talked about last time..."