The Master's Mask Unveiled Again-Chapter 1281 - 1280: Is It My Fault for Being Strong?
Lu Mian didn’t want to say much. She pried the man’s tangled hand off and lazily curled up in the deck chair.
The afternoon sunlight was just right, and outside the floor-to-ceiling window was an endless expanse of blue sea and sky, and a golden sandy beach.
She picked up the novel from the table and spread it over her face, blocking some of the light.
"I’ll nap for a bit, call me if there’s anything."
Xiao Qimo saw her looking a bit listless, so he compromised and took a blanket to cover her.
She lay on the comfortable rocking chair, her thin silk blouse creased a little.
The smooth fabric lay on her body, with a noticeable rise at her chest.
Xiao Qimo watched with deep eyes for a few seconds, a slight smile at the corner of his lips.
Hmm...
They’ve grown.
All because of his doing.
The man’s gaze was so intense that even with her eyes shut, Lu Mian could feel its heat.
She turned over, her pink lips under the book whispering softly.
"No way." Calm and restrained.
Xiao Qimo, who said nothing: ...
The fire within him was abruptly extinguished.
The man took one last longing look at Lu Mian, hid his desires deep within his eyes, and lightly stepped out of the room.
Once outside, he instructed the maid to pack, and booked return flight tickets.
Though unwilling, since his wife had spoken, he had to comply.
As for whether the elders would leave, that was entirely up to them. They could stay permanently since he had already bought the island.
Lu Mian slept all the way till evening.
During dinner, Xiao Jianli, Xiao Huazun, and Qi Zhen, along with Yun Zhijuan, Yun Zhishu, and Lu Xun came to the dining room.
Xiao Qimo was there too.
When Qi Zhen didn’t see his precious daughter-in-law, he scolded Xiao Qimo, "What are you doing here? Go get Mianmian for dinner."
"I called her, she’s still asleep."
"Then take these dishes to the room, don’t let her go to bed hungry, it’s not comfortable." Qi Zhen picked up several plates of dishes that Lu Mian liked.
Meanwhile, her mother Yun Zhishu didn’t mind, "Oh, don’t worry about Mianmian. Let her sleep if she wants, she’ll find something to eat if she’s hungry."
Lu Xun nodded in agreement, "Since they’re returning to Jinjing tomorrow, let her sleep more now so she won’t have to deal with jet lag later."
Qi Zhen looked speechless at the carefree parents and shook his head.
These parents sure have peace of mind. Haven’t they noticed their daughter sleeping more than usual lately?
This wasn’t like Mianmian’s usual style.
Qi Zhen, being more observant than Yun Zhishu, pulled Xiao Qimo aside, her expression subtle as she spoke.
"You’d better be careful from now on!"
"?" Xiao Qimo, clueless as to why he was being scolded, looked puzzled, "Mom, what did I do now?"
Qi Zhen lowered her head, looking complex and slightly hesitant.
Finally, under Xiao Qimo’s intense gaze, Qi Zhen reprimanded softly, "Don’t stay up too late at night, look at how tired you’ve made Mianmian!"
If you don’t rest well at night, you’ll have no energy during the day.
While it’s nice to have a good relationship, if this continues, how can the two of you handle it physically?
Xiao Qimo: ...
So it’s my fault for being strong?
"Got it."
The man replied vaguely, pushing Qi Zhen away to avoid continuing the topic.
He didn’t forget about Lu Mian and carefully instructed the chef to prepare some soup, getting ingredients ready, always prepared to make a special meal for Lu Mian.
The next day, Lu Mian and Xiao Qimo flew back to Jinjing.
The following day was Qing University’s opening day.
Xiao Qimo was forced to go to the company by a group of highly ambitious subordinates.
Lu Mian headed to school alone.
Many students couldn’t help but look surprised seeing Lu Mian.
That winter holiday’s century wedding was as sensational as a presidential election, very few people in the school didn’t know about it.
In the blink of an eye, Lu Mian had transformed from a freshman to a wealthy lady, with no worries for her future life.
Attending school seemed to hold little significance.
Now that she was back in school, everyone found it quite unexpected.
A few students from the second class of the Applied Physics Department saw Lu Mian and deliberately stepped back a few steps to whisper among themselves.
"After her final exam performance last semester, she’s probably here to handle withdrawal procedures, right?"
Their class had been secretly waiting to see the top student’s downfall since the final exams.
"Good that she’s withdrawing, she’s so outstanding that staying at Qing University is a waste of resources."
"Our class won’t have to be overshadowed by the first class anymore, this time the special scholarship is surely yours, Ju Kang."
The boy with slicked-back hair, called "Ju Kang," raised his chin, "Today the grade rankings will be released, we’ll see then."
Qing University had many categories of scholarships, including those awarded based on grade rankings, with some offering up to a hundred thousand yuan.
One hundred thousand yuan is a significant sum for a student, making everyone envious.
Previously, with Lu Mian’s grades leading the way, others had no chance.
However, Lu Mian hadn’t prepared for the final exams this time, likely couldn’t even pass, so naturally, others had a chance to surpass her.
Lu Mian ignored the gossip and went to school to register, then returned to the dormitory. 𝒻𝑟ℯℯ𝑤𝑒𝑏𝑛𝘰𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝒸𝑜𝘮
In the dormitory.
Shu Shu and Qiao Yaning were cleaning.
Wang Shiwei had already switched dorm rooms earlier and wouldn’t appear before Lu Mian easily.
Sui Yuan was also there.
These people were no strangers, even without Lu Mian, they got along well.
Upon Lu Mian’s arrival, Sui Yuan was the first to notice something different about her.
"Mianmian, why do you seem so down?"
Lu Mian casually tossed the black backpack onto the desk, "Am I?"
"Yes, haven’t you adjusted to the time difference?"
"Maybe." Lu Mian nodded, reaching out to gently stroke Sui Yuan’s soft hair.
It felt much nicer compared to when she was Little Baldy.
"My Little Baldy is getting more beautiful." Lu Mian teasingly hooked Sui Yuan’s chin, with a playful smile.
Sui Yuan blushed easily, turning red with a teasing word or gesture, "Mianmian, stop it."
Shu Shu commented while wiping the table: Lu Mian and Yun Sang are truly siblings, having a versatile charm that sparks chemistry with anyone.
"Mianmian, have you checked your grades? Did you pass everything?" Shu Shu asked.
They weren’t hoping for much, as long as Lu Mian passed all her classes, it would avoid the trouble of retakes, and effectively shut the second class’s mouths.
Lu Mian wasn’t very concerned about her grades, "I think I passed everything."
"What do you mean you think?" Qiao Yaning was anxious for her, "I’ve opened the computer, what’s your student ID and password? I’ll check for you!"
"Yes, Mianmian, quickly check," Shu Shu and Qiao Yaning worried about her failing a course.
"Oh, okay." Lu Mian tilted her head, trying to remember her password.
Sui Yuan, noticing her seemingly blank recall, spoke slowly, "Mianmian’s login password is probably still the default."
She understood Lu Mian, this girl probably hadn’t bothered to change her password and likely hadn’t logged in many times.
"Oh, okay." Qiao Yaning immediately logged in with Lu Mian’s student ID.
Shu Shu quickly put down the rag, walking over with clasped hands.
"Gods of heaven and earth, the scholarship isn’t important, please may the celestial beings ensure Mianmian doesn’t fail!"
Soon, Qiao Yaning opened Lu Mian’s first semester grade report.
