Chapter 49: 049, okay, I will take you to _1The forum post quickly spread, and many people from First High knew about it.

    "My heavens, full marks? Is this a rumor or did she say it herself?"

    "She said she got full marks in math, English, physics, chemistry, and biology. I can barely believe that. But, full marks in Chinese? I find it hard to swallow."

    "Damn, that’s some serious bragging."

    "Suddenly, I’m really looking forward to the mock exam."

    "If she doesn’t score perfect, that would be pretty embarrassing."

    "Isn’t Lu Qingyi in classtwenty?"

    "Even Lu Jiayue wouldn’t dare to claim that."

    "How many people in this world dare to say that? You can count them on one hand."

    Xu Boyan, bearing the air of a big boss, slightly narrowed his eyes and listened to the students’ conversations. His expression darkened slightly.

    "Xu Yi, find out what’s happening."

    He rapped the table, a hint of frost darkening his eyes.

    He needs to figure out whether it’s just a kid bragging or if someone is spreading rumors.

    Xu Yi was very reluctant inside, but responded, "Got it."

    What on earth did Lu Qingyi do to bewitch Xu Boyan?

    "Little one, don’t read while walking."

    Lu Qingyi was perusing a book in hand, leisurely strolling.

    Xu Boyan stepped forward, ruffling her hair gently as he spoke.

    "Okay."

    Lu Qingyi paused for a few seconds before closing her book.

    "Look, that’s the one bragging about scoring perfect marks."

    "She’s so pretty." sea??h thё novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "Oh, so that’s Lu Qingyi."

    Right at that moment, three girls walked past Lu Qingyi, arm in arm.

    Lu Qingyi: "..."

    "What’s going on, little one?"

    Xu Boyan hooked his lips, with an air of knowing more than he let on.

    He lowered his head, looking seriously at Lu Qingyi.

    "Oh, just the whole perfect-scoring thing."

    Lu Qingyi was clearly reluctant to explain, brushing it off.

    Quite annoying.

    Since they share a bloodline, why the hurry to cause trouble?

    She couldn’t figure out why Lu Jiayue would target her at every turn.

    "Hmm?"

    Xu Boyan’s voice was low. He stretched the final sound, his low, magnetic voice having a stirring quality.

    "I said, I plan to get perfect marks on the mock exam."

    Lu Qingyi blinked, biting her lower lip as she spoke.

    Xu Yi, who had just come out with his laptop: "..."

    He had just found out that the post was made by Lu Qingyi’s sister, Lu Jiayue. As for whether Lu Qingyi had said it or not, he would need to confirm that with her.

    He had barely walked out when he heard Lu Qingyi’s declaration.

    Quite a bold statement.

    His family’s Xu boasted being the top scorer in the sciences, obtaining the highest score globally. Yet even Xu Boyan wouldn’t dare to guarantee that he could make perfect marks.

    "Can you do it?" Xu Boyan asked softly, not doubting Lu Qingyi at all.

    The girl was cool and straightforward, not one for jokes. Since she already made the statement, she must be able to accomplish it.

    Xu Boyan smiled. His little one was excellent in academics, it seemed.

    "Mhm." Lu Qingyi nodded, also somewhat surprised.

    A perfect score was indeed a hard-to-reach concept. Many people didn’t believe she could do it, but Xu Boyan didn’t doubt her.

    Lu Qingyi grinned.

    "Do you need me to help you review?"

    He had excellent marks in the past. Tutoring a high school student wouldn’t pose a problem for Xu Boyan.

    "Ah, no need."

    Lu Qingyi pulled out a stool, sitting on it with one leg resting over the other.

    "Little one, don’t sit with your leg crossed."

    Xu Boyan frowned slightly, his tone a gentle reminder.

    Lu Qingyi glanced at Xu Boyan, "It’s a habit."

    She always did as she pleased, doing whatever made her comfortable.

    "Are you a piece of wood?"

    Xu Boyan glared at Xu Yi, who was standing there like a statue, his brows furrowed in displeasure.

    "Ah, Mr. Xu, I’ve found the information."

    Still slightly confused, Xu Yi hastily placed the laptop before Xu Boyan.

    Xu Boyan: "..."

    Idiot.

    "You know about this, don’t you?"

    Lu Qingyi glanced at the laptop screen, looking at Xu Boyan in confusion.

    Xu Boyan should have known about the post now. But why did he just pretend to be clueless?

    "Lu Jiayue, is she your biological sister?"

    Instead of answering Lu Qingyi’s question, Xu Boyan asked another one.

    "Mhm." Lu Qingyi didn’t refute; her expression was impassive.

    "Maybe I’m inherently disliked."

    Pausing briefly, Lu Qingyi let out a mocking smile. Her tone was light and nonchalant.

    She had come to terms with it; there was no need for sadness.

    Both her parents and her sister disliked her.

    There were times when she would wonder, did she do something wrong?

    "Our little one is so cute."

    Xu Boyan experienced a pang in his heart. He softly ruffled the girl’s hair, speaking in a tender voice.

    The little one had an unhappy childhood indeed.

    Xu Yi: "..."

    Was he here just to witness their public display of affection?

    Even though he didn’t exactly want Xu Boyan to have anything to do with Lu Qingyi, he had to admit that the two complemented each other perfectly.

    "Little one, is there a place you want to go? After the mock exam, I’ll take you there to relax."

    Xu Boyan whispered.

    Since the little one’s childhood was unfortunate, he would make sure that her later life was full of happiness.

    All girls deserve to be spoiled.

    "I want to go to the desert."

    Lu Qingyi looked up, speaking earnestly.

    Her eyes shone brightly as she looked at Xu Boyan expectantly.

    Xu Boyan: "..."

    The little one’s hobby was quite unique.

    Xu Yi: "..."

    Could Lu Qingyi be an idiot? Wanting to visit the desert of all places, a godforsaken wasteland?

    "I want to see a mirage."

    Lu Qingyi bit her lower lip lightly as she spoke slowly.

    She had traveled to many places, but never to a desert.

    She’d once had the idea but never acted upon it.

    "Alright, I’ll take you."

    Xu Boyan gave her a small smile, his hands gently tousling her hair.

    If the girl wanted to go, why shouldn’t he visit it with her?

    Xu Yi: "..."

    He recalled that once their goods had been stranded in a desert, and Xu Boyan was asked to go and check on them. What did Xu Boyan say at the time?

    He said, the desert, a hell hole, he wouldn’t go. The goods could be written off if necessary.

    And now?

    And now?

    Xu Yi glared at Lu Qingyi angrily.

    Femme fatale!

    Lu Qingyi pressed her lips together, not uttering a word.

    "Alright, I’ll take you."

    Those gentle and magnetic words from Xu Boyan continued to echo in her mind.

    Her heartbeat paused slightly and then quickened again.

    A very heartwarming sentence.

    "Little one, are you going to grow your hair?"

    Xu Boyan softly smoothed the hair that he had ruffled, his gaze on the top of her head as he asked the question.

    The little one indeed looked good in short hair, but it was slightly tomboyish. He had noticed several girls throwing admiring glances at Lu Qingyi.

    The little one, with her short hair, was too attractive to girls.