I really don't want to date a girl addicted to the internet!

"Can't do it?"

"To be honest, I never thought I was this strong."

"Anyway, let's start this new project today. Let's focus on the white umbrella first. I'll continue to AFK, and you can stay nearby if you have time."

"These projects are piling up..."

"What did you say?"

"I said I have no objection, but Ms. Shen, what if I cause another power outage at your house and scare you?"

"I told you I wasn't scared."

"Okay, just call me when the time comes, don't panic."

"I won't!"

People say that the louder the voice, the less confident you are.

"Shut up."

"Ok."

……

94. Stay together and set off

After Nagasaki Asuna and Ye Shuang said they had something to do and wouldn't be coming, and Milian also said she was going to prepare the training camp venue, Shen Xi decisively announced that today's club activities would end early.

"Teacher Shen, do you think it's true, as the news department said, that our club is really doing things a bit too haphazardly?" As Cheng Fei passed by the playground, he noticed that someone who seemed to be from the plant research department was taking pictures of tree trunks.

"I've always thought there wasn't much of a problem with the news department's report." The girl tossed her hair.

"Teacher Shen, is it really okay to disregard the reputation of the club just to attack me?"

"If following the rules is considered a form of honor, then in my opinion, such honor is better left unused."

"Teacher Shen, I do approve of your independent attitude."

As Cheng Fei spoke, he sent messages on WeChat.

"My dearest Xuanqi"

Are you currently in the country?

I wanted to call you but was worried about disturbing your rest, so I wanted to confirm beforehand.

After about ten seconds, a response came from the other end.

"Leave me alone"

Under Shen Xi's suspicious gaze, the boy put the phone to his ear.

"Xuanqi, good afternoon."

"I told you to leave me alone, are you looking for trouble?"

"No, it's just that I haven't seen you for two days and I miss you a lot. I wanted to hear your voice. How have you been these past two days? I'm going to the training camp tomorrow. I would be so surprised if you suddenly showed up."

"I'm too busy to play with you, get lost."

The blunt words fell as the phone went dead.

Shen Xi stared at the boy who put down his phone and let out an exaggerated sigh of relief. Her disgusted expression was as if she had suddenly stepped on a cockroach on the street. She turned her head and quickened her pace.

Cheng Fei quickly followed her.

"Teacher Shen, are you alright?"

"Thanks to you, I feel nauseous and want to vomit. Please get out of my sight."

"Teacher Shen, please forgive me." Cheng Fei clasped his hands together.

"She can say such things to my face. I can't imagine what she'll be like when I'm not around. It's incredibly foolish to have even the slightest expectation of you." The weather was fine in the afternoon, but the girl felt as if winter had arrived early.

“Teacher Shen, I was just testing whether I was being monitored. Hitting you in front of me is a testament to the trust between us.”

Shen Xi narrowed her eyes, her steps continuing uninterrupted. "Shut up."

"Teacher Shen, I stayed at your house last night for your sake, you wouldn't be unreasonable, would you?"

"Shut up."

"So you're not angry anymore?"

"Treat me to tiramisu." The girl looked straight ahead and suddenly frowned.

"what?"

"You don't want to?" The girl narrowed her eyes.

"No, I just really want to carry you away."

"I'm warning you, don't do anything reckless." The girl crossed her arms over her chest and stepped back.

"Teacher Shen, is there no limit to your cuteness?"

"Shut up."

"Teacher Shen, I'm so glad you're both sharp-tongued and arrogant. Do you know why?"

"What do you mean?"

"Because that way, no one will notice how cute you are."

"I told you to shut up."

"Ok."

At the bakery, the girl only allowed the boy to buy one box of tiramisu.

"I can't finish it, you can eat the rest."

"No problem, I understand."

"Fine, I guess I still want to eat the whole box. You buy two boxes."

"Oh, I'm poor, Teacher Shen. I won't eat. I'll just watch you eat."

"Ha, you said it yourself."

In the end, I gave him the remaining half box.

Before parting ways, the girl glanced at the boy and said, "Go back and log on as soon as possible, Cheng Fei."

"Teacher Shen, please allow me to take a day off today."

"reason."

"I haven't slept well for two days, so I want to go to bed early and get a good night's sleep tonight."

"It's only six o'clock, are you an idiot?"

"I still need to study and train."

"Okay, then I'll go find the white umbrella myself."

"Keep it up. If you get scared again tonight, you can call me. I'll come and keep you company no matter how sleepy I am."

"Only a pig would call another pig for help."

"Shut up, I won't allow you to insult yourself." Cheng Fei looked heartbroken. "Well then, Teacher Shen, see you tomorrow."

"See you tomorrow, Cheng Fei, you pig-like classmate."

That's enough.

……

Friday.

There are less than five days left until the Cherry Blossom Autumn Cultural Festival, which is scheduled to be held from next Wednesday to Friday.

Couples rehearsing plays under the cherry blossom trees at the school gate can now read their lines fluently and smoothly by looking into each other's eyes, without blushing or stumbling.

Music filled the club activity building, with both choral singing and instrumental performances becoming orderly and melodious.

A huge display board in the corner of the playground was covered with colorful promotional posters, announcing the display activities of classes and clubs, which attracted many students to browse with great interest.

"Hey, what events are you planning to attend these next few days?"

"I haven't decided yet, but I'll definitely be going to the food stall run by Class 6 of Grade 1 on the first day. I heard Cheng Fei will be a waiter, hehe..."

"Is that Cheng Fei, the scumbag?"

"What? Slander is slander! Let me tell you, Cheng Fei is incredibly handsome. You'll be completely captivated if you see him even once. I heard he's been working out lately. I really want to lick his abs... *slurp*..."

"Hey, wake up! You were just being infatuated with a girl all along."

"Let me tell you, Cheng Fei is second in the grade, and he can play the piano, which you like. He's definitely both good-looking and talented."

"Really? That makes me want to see it."

"He'll be performing on the last day of the show, shall we go watch it together?"

Conversations like these happen constantly on campus.

……

After school in the afternoon, amidst various discussions, Cheng Fei, carrying a synthesizer and a lightweight travel bag containing his personal belongings, went straight to the school gate to wait.

Following closely behind, a cool and aloof girl carrying a guitar and a backpack appeared.

"Good afternoon, Teacher Shen."

Good afternoon, Cheng Fei.

"How was the situation yesterday? You didn't call, so it seems the power supply was at least normal."

"No results yet, and I won't call you even if there's a power outage."

"Teacher Shen, do you know that a proud and aloof girl's occasional frankness can have a devastating effect?"

"You can brainwash me with your own fetishes, but that's one thing."

"By the way, Ms. Shen, your red backpack is very nice. It's no wonder I admire your taste."

"It's one thing to use flattery to slip in some disgusting words."

At this moment, Nagasaki Asuna and Ye Shuang walked over side by side, each dragging a small suitcase, with the former also carrying a bass guitar.

While suspecting that Ye Shuang's suitcase contained props like submachine guns, Cheng Fei couldn't help but ask, "I have a question, since you two always appear together, could you be in the same class?"

Ye Shuang remained silent.

“You guessed right.” Nagasaki Asuna smiled slightly, tilting her head and winking.

Cheng Fei had nothing to say.

"I'm here, I'm here!" The last member, Miriam, jogged over and led the four to a black minivan. "Everyone, get in. The butler will take us to the villa."

A white-haired British gentleman, wearing white gloves and looking very much like an authentic gentleman, opened the car door for the group and bowed slightly in a gesture of invitation.

……

95. Miriam's Operation Plan

The van carrying the group headed towards South Bay, turning at an intersection onto a road unfamiliar to Cheng Fei. Milian's seaside villa and Lin Xuanqi's manor seemed to be in opposite directions.

“By the way, he’s my butler, Sebastian. If you have any problems, just ask him for help. Sebastian is all-powerful.” Miriam, sitting in the passenger seat, turned her head and explained with great enthusiasm.

"It's an honor to meet you all." The elderly gentleman, gripping the steering wheel, nodded through the rearview mirror, his voice aged yet magnetic.

“Sebastian, these are all my good friends. We must treat them with the utmost respect and treat them like state guests,” Miriam said sternly.

"Understood." Sebastian nodded in agreement.