Dragon Clan: Lu Mingfei Returns from Japan

Chapter 678 Something is wrong
There's not much to be aware of when they meet. Putting aside the fact that Aki is now Lu Mingfei's girlfriend, she and the other girls were already quite familiar with each other back in Tokyo.

Among them, the one she was closest to was naturally Su Xiaoqiang. Not long ago, she was merely a witness to the growing affection between Lu Mingfei and Su Xiaoqiang, but now she herself had actually stepped into that intimate relationship. It makes one marvel at how wondrous fate can be sometimes.

But she was definitely nervous. Although Lu Mingfei repeatedly reassured her that she didn't need to pay special attention to anything, saying, "You know Qiangqiang and Aki, and you two have a pretty good relationship, right?"
However, after all, her relationship with Su Xiaoqiang and the others was that of senior and junior sisters before, but now the tables have turned and she has become the younger sister and older sister.

She is now one of Lu Mingfei's girlfriends, meeting his other girlfriends.

Not nervous? How could I possibly be...?

With such trepidation, Friday arrived in a blur.

That evening, Aki and Selma packed their suitcases together in Selma's room. Professor Guderian had booked their tickets for Sunday morning; they would leave early and arrive in Russia that evening.

“But even if we’re leaving Sunday morning, do we really need to start packing so early? There’s still a whole day tomorrow, isn’t there?” Selma said, casually folding a short-sleeved shirt a few times and stuffing it into the bottom of her suitcase.

Of course, Aki couldn't mention that she was meeting Lu Mingfei the next day. Her relationship with Lu Mingfei had been unilaterally exposed by him, but she hadn't officially announced it on her social media yet.

If Selma knew that she and Junior Brother Lu were dating...

Aki thought about it, but still couldn't figure out what Selma would do. The most likely thing she'd do is try to persuade her to break up with him, right?
Girls in the throes of new love naturally crave blessings from friends rather than advice to break up, and besides, outgoing South American girls are never good at keeping secrets. Therefore, after careful consideration, Aki decided it was best to keep this a secret for now. Even for Lu Mingfei's sake, she didn't want this matter to cause any further trouble.

"I've been organizing materials these past few days, and I'm a bit tired. I want to rest in my room all day tomorrow," Aki replied.

Selma immediately looked disappointed: "Ah? Aki, are you planning to rest tomorrow? I was thinking of going to the duty-free shop with you tomorrow to see what local specialties we can bring back. I heard that the tea from this province is very famous in China. Doesn't the principal always like to drink tea? I wanted to buy a few tea cakes to give to the principal."

"And by the way, could you ask the principal to be lenient and add up your participation points for 'Introduction to the Dragon Clan Family Tree'?" Aki saw right through Selma's thoughts.

Selma stuck out her tongue, then looked aggrieved: "There's nothing I can do. I attended most of the principal's classes, but I skipped two, and both times they took attendance. If I fail this course, I'll lose half of my scholarship this year."

"But Selma, are you sure the principal will accept your bribe?"

"I guess I'll have to try anything, no matter what. If the principal doesn't want it, I'll have to go to Senior Brother Fingel."

"Senior Fingel?" A face popped into Aki's mind: "That Senior Fingel from the fifth year?"

"Hmm, next year... no, I guess I'll be a senior in college in the second half of the year."

Selma whispered, "There's a rumor on the Night Watchers forum that Senior Brother Fingel has connections and can directly change people's scores in the backend. He charges based on the score."

"Huh? There's such a way?" Aki was a little surprised. She had been studying at Kassel College for two years and this was the first time she had heard of such a thing.

Selma nodded: "Yeah. But I heard that you can't change the grade too high, because a high grade would be too conspicuous. At most, you can only change a failing grade to a just passing grade. But for me, passing is all that matters. As long as I can pass, I can keep my scholarship."

However, Aki quickly discovered the problem again: "If Senior Finger can help people change their grades, then why did he fail a course last year and have to extend his studies?"

Although Aki and Fingel weren't very close, they had only met a few times because Professor Guderian was the professor who taught one of Aki's major courses, "Dragon Genealogy," and Professor Guderian happened to be Fingel's mentor. However, she had heard about her senior's sensational exploits.

After all, this is the first student in the history of Kassel College to extend their graduation...

Selma was taken aback by Aki's words: "Right, if Senior Fingel can change other people's grades, why doesn't he change his own?"

"And I heard Professor Guderian complain that he had failed another elective course this semester."

"So, rumors really are unreliable after all? It seems the only way out is to bribe the principal..."

Selma looked distressed, but then her expression hardened as she looked at Aki: "By the way! Aki, what do you think? When I deliver the tea to the principal, how about I brew some tea for him first? Once the principal drinks the tea, he'll have no choice but to accept it."

Aki smiled and pursed her lips, looking somewhat helpless at Selma. If only she hadn't skipped those two classes in the first place!

She folded the last piece of clothing and put it into Selma's suitcase: "Okay, I've packed all your luggage. I'll head back to my room now."

"Waaaah, Aki, you're so kind! If I were to tidy up myself, I probably would just stuff the clothes haphazardly into the suitcase. I wonder which lucky man will be able to marry you someday."

Selma smiled broadly, then asked, "By the way, Aki, are you really not planning to go out tomorrow? I was thinking of treating you to dinner to thank you for your help." Aki backed off the bed, her delicate and cute little feet finding slippers by the bedside. "No need. I'll probably just laze in bed all day tomorrow, so don't bother calling me for meals."

Selma watched Aki leave the room, scratching her head. She didn't know why, but she felt Aki had been acting a little strange lately.

I feel so busy every day. I'm immersed in work all day and go to bed very early at night. I don't even have a chance to chat with Aki. And she, who has never cared about dressing up, has suddenly started asking me about cosmetics these past few days.

So she still hasn't fully gotten over the emotional trauma of her junior brother Lu, which is why she's trying to distract herself with work and other hobbies?
Selma suddenly let out a long sigh.

Ah, love!
……

Love is exhausting, and so is a lack of sleep. The elevator stopped at the executive floor of the Regent Hotel, and Selma, yawning, followed the flow of people out of the elevator.

Her healthy, wheat-colored skin and exotic features made her stand out in the crowd, which also somewhat concealed the light dark circles around her eyes.

Today I have to go to the duty-free shop to buy tea for the principal. Last night before going to bed I said I must go to bed early today, but after lying in bed for a while, I couldn't help but turn on the TV and tune into a satellite channel to watch a drama.

Lately, she's been staying up very late, watching a late-night drama called "Da Ming Dynasty 1566." She stumbled upon it one night while idly flipping through TV channels, and unexpectedly became hooked after just one episode. She's been watching it non-stop for the past few days.

Last night, the exciting scene of Hai Rui and Jiajing, the emperor and his minister, confronting each other in the prison cell was airing, which made her stay up a little late again. It's just a pity that they're leaving tomorrow, so she guesses she won't be able to see the ending of this TV series.

Damn it, could I ask Professor Guderian to let me stay a few days longer? The finale is almost here!
The thought of not seeing the ending of the TV series made Selma feel like ants were crawling all over her. Even the dazzling array of steaming hot buffet breakfast in the restaurant suddenly lost its appeal.

Selma picked up a plate from the side and glanced at it casually. The baguette with apple and cheese had to be freshly baked; the maple banana waffle was way too sweet, and she'd been having breakouts lately, so she had to watch her sugar intake; a simple steamed bun with soy milk would be better. She'd just grab what she could, eat it all, and leave.

Selma walked toward the Chinese breakfast area, and as she looked up, she saw a familiar figure getting up from a two-person table.

It is Aki.

Beautiful girls always stand out in a crowd. Without even searching, Selma could spot her striking figure at a glance.

Today was one of the few days that wasn't too hot. So, over her blue and white checkered shirt, Aki chose to wear a navy blue sleeveless blouse, paired with an asymmetrical white skirt. She wore black loafers and white socks that just covered her ankles, creating a look that was both preppy and casual. She also carried a small leather bag.

Her short hair, slightly past her shoulders, was tied back with a white ribbon, and her pink lips seemed to be painted with nude gloss. With the gentle breeze from the air conditioner and her slow, light steps, her braids swayed, and her skirt swayed with each step, making her look like a schoolgirl straight out of a Showa-era film.

Her youthful and gentle aura drew countless admiring glances from those around her.

It seemed that Aki had arrived earlier than her, had already finished breakfast, and was about to leave the restaurant towards the elevator. She seemed oblivious to her surroundings and therefore didn't see her.

Selma felt something was off, but after thinking about it, she couldn't figure out what was wrong. After all, Aki's sleep schedule was always better than hers; she had made a habit of going to bed early and waking up early, so it was normal for Aki to be up by now.

Although Aki said last night she was going to laze around in her room all day, it wouldn't be surprising if she went out for breakfast. She can't possibly skip meals on a day off, right? I guess she'll go back to her room to rest after breakfast.

"..."

Wait a minute? No, something's not right! Something's not right!

Selma frowned, and suddenly a Conan-like jolt of electricity flashed through her mind, and she knew what was wrong!

how to say?

Going out for breakfast or something is no problem at all.

Just saying, if you're just going out to have breakfast, then going back to your room to rest and sleep, and you don't have any other plans to go out?
Why would Aki dress up so beautifully? She even deliberately applied lip gloss to her lips.

It's almost like... getting ready to go on a date with someone.

……

(End of this chapter)