Mage Manual-Chapter 1422 - 1038: Poor Man (Part 2)

Case solved!

It turned out to be like this!

Lois and others sighed inwardly, looking at Xiu with eyes full of pity.

In their minds, a romance story of a "green tea" girl and an ATM naturally emerged: the girl was probably a student from a small town. Though she barely got into Sword Flower University, the high tuition fees, the alluring city life, and the intoxicating student social scene quickly depleted her limited living expenses.

But she wanted to become a Mage and stay in this City; she didn’t want to return to that small town ever again!

At this moment, Xiu appeared. He probably had ancestral assets, so he could live comfortably without working. The girl saw this, and soon she had Xiu captivated by her beauty. She didn’t even have to give much, as they had been in a long-distance relationship for a year. Yet Xiu was infatuated with his girlfriend from the big city, willing to sell his assets to satisfy her needs.

Xiu didn’t even think this was an issue, as he believed she was his future, so his money was theirs to share. Investing in her was only natural.

No one knows how much property he sold, yet he could support his girlfriend to buy Technique Spirit and Miracle...

No wonder Adelle didn’t know who was in a long-distance relationship, because this wasn’t love at all; it was the girl playing with Xiu’s feelings and swindling his money. Xiu was just a stepping stone until his worth was exhausted or the girl no longer needed support, which would be the end of their relationship.

Concealing Xiu’s existence was the best proof because the girl never wanted others to know she had a boyfriend and maintained a single image publicly.

Being loved by someone you are not proud of naturally wouldn’t want others to know.

This type of plot is quite common in romance dramas, but it’s the first time seeing it in real life.

Adelle and the others couldn’t say anything for now. Firstly, it’s someone else’s business, and secondly, they hadn’t broken up. They had just walked around the campus together moments ago, and perhaps the girl wanted to leave a decent ending for both parties.

Lois asked suggestionfully, "Do you plan to develop yourself in Jiale City?"

"I might find it tough to stay in Jiale City," Xiu smiled bitterly.

"And your girlfriend?"

"She..." Xiu sighed, "She wants to leave with me, but I actually want her to stay in Jiale City. Flowers, operas, banquets, attention—she deserves these beautiful things, her friends and career are here. I always felt like I’ve been holding her back."

Such high-level strategy, using retreat to advance!

Adelle and Lois couldn’t help but admire. They were wondering how the girl would abandon this relationship in the future, considering a scandal could damage her reputation. Little did they know, the girl had already laid the groundwork.

They were all in the same grade in the dormitory of Building 21, meaning Xiu’s girlfriend was a sophomore like them, and graduation was at least two years away. Her so-called promise wouldn’t be realized anytime soon, but rather, Xiu over the next two years would watch his girlfriend become more outstanding, feeling inferior and voluntarily leaving when the time comes.

This was very likely to happen. Xiu seemed like an innocent, naive, shy young man who couldn’t recognize the traps in a love deception? He already felt he was a burden to the girl, and in the future, he would certainly think he doesn’t deserve her!

Such a simple person, obviously doesn’t know many females, his first love aiming for a lifelong exclusive type.

"If you feel this relationship is giving you a lot of pressure, maybe letting go is also a choice," Lois could only advise this way.

Xiu shook his head, "Perhaps it’s very tough, but I still want to personally bring her happiness."

Adelle extended her gloved hand and patted Xiu’s shoulder, "Come on, add my account later, I can provide you with the most advanced dating advice and psychological counseling."

"No need, I currently consult the housekeeper for psychological advice," Xiu smiled, "It also helps test the housekeeper’s loyalty."

A housekeeper too?

Lois asked curiously, "Does your family know about this relationship?"

"Hmm, they all know, probably."

"Who are they?"

Xiu was obviously taken aback and, in an uncertain tone, said, "They’re... sister, housekeeper, and housekeeper?"

"How do they feel about your relationship?"

"They’re basically against it."

"And you still want to persist?"

"Of course," Xiu replied decisively.

This ATM was beyond help, everyone thought.

"Ingrid," Adelle suddenly said, "Doesn’t that figure ahead look like Iris?"

"That’s her." Ingrid’s face instantly turned cold, she rushed forward, but Adelle was faster—she summoned a water ball, hitting the girl ahead on the head accurately with a swish!

The water ball only had slight impact force, but the issue was the freezing weather; being soaked had the girl sneezing furiously. She turned and saw Adelle and the others, her pretty face showing an expression of disgust, "So it’s you three."

Ingrid reached out to grab, but the friend’s companion casually slapped her hand away. That person was tall, carrying a mid-sized Hexagram shield, despite cold weather only wearing single clothes, had a scar at the corner of the mouth, evidently a seasoned Mage with shield and axe.

Ingrid stepped back two steps, exhaling a long white breath, staring at the Mage with shield and axe in front with a serious expression.

"Iris, been hiding from us for days, finally dare to show up?" Adelle said through gritted teeth, "Give back our stuff!"

"I don’t understand what you’re saying," Iris wiped back her wet bangs, said coldly, "I only know you need to kneel and apologize to me! According to school rules, even if I retaliate, the Disciplinary Committee can’t find fault with me!"

"There are such school rules?" Xiu was surprised.

"As long as no one’s beaten to critical injury, it’s merely a matter of deducting credits; Healing Miracles can recover," Lois said softly, "You should leave, this isn’t your business."

Xiu looked at them, although he had only been in contact for less than ten minutes, these three female university students didn’t seem like those who deliberately cause trouble. Now with this situation about to erupt into a fight, they were actually prepared for the confrontation?

"Why are you pretending!?" Adelle shouted loudly, "Who doesn’t know you’re the one who led someone to raid our dorm, not only taking all Sonia’s stuff but also not sparing ours!"

"Forget other things, return what Sonia gave us before!"

"Oh...?" Xiu raised his eyebrows.