The young lady hired me to help her and the young master have an online romance.

Shang Shixu's gaze swept across the crowd, catching sight of a familiar face.

That was a face he had seen on his phone more than once.

"Little Maruko" - a girl who provides companionship services

Her real name is Jiang Wan.

Di Wenjun sent it, and Pei Heyun also showed it to him.

His figure really does resemble his "little toad".

I originally thought it was just a resemblance in photos, but I didn't expect it to be so in real life.

Shang Shixu ignored the strange feeling that arose in his mind.

He deliberately looked away.

Jiang Wan stood frozen in place, her mind awash with comments.

Shang Shixu actually returned to Haicheng!

They even launched a surprise attack without warning!

What is he going to do?

Should I surprise her?

You should also ask her if she wants it.

Did he want her to just "crack" and die right there?

"Buzz—!"

The phone in my pocket vibrated, clearer than ever before.

Jiang Wan was startled, and came to her senses to take it out and look:

"Lie invites you to a voice call!"

She suddenly looked up at the figure and saw him holding his phone to his ear.

Jiang Wan clutched her vibrating phone, her heart pounding like a spinning top.

But the panic only lasted three seconds before she pressed the reject button!

Zhou Feiyan and Wang Yurong, who were standing nearby, were both puzzled by her unusual behavior.

Zhou Feiyan: "What's wrong?"

Wang Yurong: "Wanwan, why are you sweating?"

Jiang Wan didn't have time to deal with it, and only said to the two of them, "You two go back to the dormitory first. I have something to do here, I'll be back later."

"Then you—" Zhou Feiyan was about to speak when she saw Jiang Wan turn around and fly away like a butterfly.

Zhou Feiyan and Wang Yurong looked at each other, and could only walk towards the dormitory building.

As they passed the black supercar, their eyes lingered between the luxury car and the handsome man.

Zhou Feiyan lowered her voice, "Who do you think this rich, handsome guy is waiting for at our school?"

Wang Yurong's eyes gleamed with gossip. "I don't know, but no matter who they pick up, it doesn't stop me from being envious."

Zhou Feiyan laughed, "That's true, that face and that figure, truly authoritative!"

The two chatted and laughed as they went upstairs.

Jiang Wan didn't run far; she turned around and went behind a thick, sturdy tree.

After confirming that Shang Shixu could not see her, she took out her phone and called Gu Manning.

The phone rang three times, four times, five times...

Answer it quickly!

"Feed? Wanwan?"

Gu Manning's voice came through the receiver, but the background noise was very loud.

There were airport announcements, voices, and the sound of suitcase wheels rolling.

She has just landed at Ancheng Airport.

"The Shang Dynasty is here!"

"Who's here? Where are they?"

"Shang Shixu! He's at school! He's downstairs in the girls' dormitory right now!" Jiang Wan's voice trembled at the end.

"What?!"

Gu Manning screamed, which made Jiang Wan move her phone away a little.

Gu Manning struggled to process the news.

In the distance, Shang Shixu leaned against the car door, looking down at his phone.

He made the call, but the other party was already on another call.

Shang Shixu could only patiently wait for her to call back.

Behind the big tree, Jiang Wan's heart pounded, and Gu Manning's strained voice came through the receiver.

"Wanwan, I'm currently at Ancheng Airport."

"There's a big problem with this project, and I need to come here personally to handle it."

"I just want to get back now, but I can't get back anytime soon."

Distant water cannot quench immediate thirst.

Jiang Wan closed her eyes.

—Is Heaven going to destroy me?

"Wanwan? Wanwan, are you still there?" Gu Manning called out anxiously.

"I'm here." Jiang Wan opened her eyes, her tone heavy. "You go on your business trip first, I'll think of something here."

"What can we do? He suddenly came back; he definitely wants to see you!"

"I know."

"Let me think about it, there must be a way. You go on your business trip first, and we can talk about it later."

"Wanwan... I'm sorry." Gu Manning didn't know what else to say.

Jiang Wan took a deep breath and steadied herself.

"It's not your fault. Besides, even if you were here, Shang Shixu would recognize my voice. You can only pretend to have damaged vocal cords to deal with it."

"If I can't show my face, and you can't speak, it's all troublesome."

"None of us expected things to develop this way."

"Enough of that, I'll figure something out."

"That's all for now, bye."

After hanging up the phone, Jiang Wan leaned against the thick tree trunk, holding her phone, and tilted her head to look at the supercar in the distance.

Shang Shixu was still leaning against the car door, surrounded by a lot of people. A girl leaned close to him and said something.

I don't know what he replied.

The girl quickly ran away.

Jiang Wan stared at the figure, her mind racing.

See?

She cannot show her face.

hide?

This would raise suspicions about the business's timing, leading to an investigation.

They simply cannot withstand scrutiny.

Fortunately, Shang Shixu has studies to attend to and will definitely not be able to stay here for more than a few days.

Jiang Wan's first thought was the "delaying tactic".

What excuse can be used to delay?

What reason is both plausible and can delay meeting him for a few days?

Jiang Wan racked her brains but couldn't come up with a suitable answer.

Her mouth was dry from thinking, so she opened her shoulder bag to take out a water bottle. Her eyes caught sight of the mask in the bag, and a brilliant idea flashed into her mind!

Got it!

Jiang Wan stopped drinking water and immediately called Shang Shixu back.

The phone was answered after one ring.

"Where?"

"The school."

Jiang Wan's sweet voice carried a hint of barely perceptible tension.

"Brother, why are you calling me at this hour instead of sleeping? Is something wrong?" Jiang Wan pretended to be clueless.

"...I'm downstairs in your dorm."

"what?"

Jiang Wan feigned surprise, deliberately raising her voice, "Why didn't you tell me beforehand?"

"Don't you want to see me?" Shang Shixu's tone turned somber.

Jiang Wan softened her voice, "It's not that I don't want to see you."

"It's just..." she deliberately dragged out the last syllable.

"What is it?"

"Sigh... I had an allergic reaction on my face yesterday, and a huge rash broke out. I looked so ugly that I couldn't show my face to anyone."

Jiang Wan mentally gave herself a thumbs up.

You even came up with that reason, you're truly a genius!

Shang Shixu paused for a moment, then smiled slightly.

"It really is an ugly toad."

Jiang Wan: "..."

I really want to put this guy's mouth on a spinning top and recycle it.

How could you be so mean!

Jiang Wan couldn't help but complain in her heart, but continued aloud:

"I can't meet you in my current condition. Why don't you go back first, and we can arrange to meet another time?"

"I don't mind."

"I mind."

Jiang Wan emphasized the word "mind".

He then provided a more solid explanation.

"I want to appear in front of you looking beautiful, and I can't live with myself looking like this."

"Let's meet again next time, okay?"

Jiang Wan played the beauty card.

However, the business timing was completely unresponsive.

"not good."

His refusal was decisive and without the slightest hesitation; he even went further.

"The requests I made are perfectly in line with our current relationship."

"According to the agreement, you have no right to refuse."

The man's voice was deep and steady as he stated an undeniable fact.

Jiang Wan choked.

She tried her best.

But meeting in person is truly the only option left.

She clutched the mask in her palm, a daring plan popping into her head.

"Okay, then could you go to a hotel and get a room first, brother?"

"We'll meet indoors; my face can't be exposed to ultraviolet light right now."

There was a few seconds of silence on the other end of the phone.

Those few seconds felt like an eternity.

"it is good."

He finally spoke.

Jiang Wan felt relieved. "Then you should go quickly. I'll contact you later."

"When is 'later'?"

Jiang Wan hesitated for a moment, "Hmm...how about tonight?"

"no."

"I've booked the room, so you have to come."

Shang Shixu was afraid of being stood up, so his attitude was very tough.

Jiang Wan forced out through gritted teeth, "Okay."