Ruan Qing finished speaking, and a hint of blush appeared on his face, stunningly beautiful, making it hard for people to look away.
Although Ruan Qing’s voice this time was very soft, it was enough for everyone present to hear, and their expressions varied upon hearing his words.
Chu Yi paused upon hearing the word ‘lover’, and a slight smile appeared at the corner of his mouth, the coldness in his eyes disappearing. (T/N: Ruan Qing actually said ‘lover’ or, more appropriately, ‘old husband’ last chapter. I misunderstood it and used ‘professor instead.)
It was as if his mood had instantly transitioned from the cold winter to a warm spring, emitting an atmosphere of joy throughout his entire body.
Anyone could tell he was very happy, evidently confirming the relationship between the two.
Chu Yi seemed not to care that his romance with a student was known, as he directly took Ruan Qing’s hand, fingers interlocked, standing intimately together.
It was as if he was proclaiming his right as the young man’s lover to those present.
A trace of resentment flashed in the manager’s eyes, but in the next moment, he returned to his usual gentleness, smiling at Ruan Qing as he spoke. “I may have been a bit intrusive.”
“Forget it; you just like to call your customers ‘lover’,” he continued, addressing Ruan Qing.
Ruan Qing’s face, which had just reddened due to shyness, paled a bit, and tears welled up in his eyes once again.
“No...” he opened his mouth, wanting to refute the manager’s words. But in the end, the words couldn’t come out, and he could only helplessly lower his head, his body trembling subtly.
He looked pitiful.
Ruan Qing couldn’t argue because what the manager said was true.
Wang Qing always liked to call customers ‘lover’; as long as a customer chose him, he could do anything.
It was just a trivial ‘lover’, he shouted countless times to countless people.
Moreover, Ruan Qing couldn’t argue because the manager’s words were obviously threatening. If he resisted, the manager might say something unacceptable.
So Ruan Qing could only remain silent.
“By the way, you may not know, not every employee who pays a breach of contract fee can leave; whether you can leave is up to me.”
The manager leisurely adjusted his sleeves, then looked up at Ruan Qing, smiling as he spoke, “I hope to see you at the company tonight.”
“Otherwise, I can’t guarantee what might happen. After all, my company has a lot of surveillance.”
The manager’s tone was extremely gentle, as if just casually chatting with someone, without a hint of a threat.
However, anyone who understood the nature of this ‘company’ knew that this was a blatant threat.
Having worked at ‘Huayue’ for a year, Wang Qing naturally engaged in many activities that aligned with the identity of an ‘employee.’
If those surveillance videos were leaked online or discovered by the school, even Chu Yi probably couldn’t save him.
The delicate face of Ruan Qing instantly turned pale, devoid of any color. Tears seemed ready to flow at any moment, as he struggled to free himself from Chu Yi’s grip, biting down on his lower lip.
Not allowing himself to show any abnormality.
But in reality, his pale complexion and trembling body had already betrayed him, appearing fragile as if a slight push would topple him.
It seemed like a significant issue.
The manager, without waiting for Ruan Qing’s response, simply turned and left.
As if his purpose in coming to the school was solely to inform Ruan Qing about this matter.
Only the bodyguards accompanying the manager knew otherwise. They had inadvertently caused Mr. Chu to return alive to Hengming University last night.
Hengming University was not their territory, making it challenging to act there.
So, the manager came for negotiations with Mr. Chu for the sake of allowing this ‘Rose’ to continue his studies at Hengming University.
Little did they know that before the negotiations even began, news arrived of Mr. Chu paying the breach of contract fee for ‘Rose.’
Then they stumbled upon... this scene.
The bodyguards, looking at the manager, who continued to smile, lowered their heads even further, becoming more cautious.
Afraid of following in the footsteps of the group of colleagues who failed their mission last night.
Ruan Qing watched the manager walk away, his face growing paler and more fragile.
The manager’s words shattered Chu Yi’s previous joy. He coldly stared at the manager’s retreating figure, then withdrew his gaze to look at the puzzled Ruan Qing.
Then, with a dark and unclear expression, he spoke, “You call anyone ‘lover’?”
Ruan Qing slightly opened his mouth, wanting to explain, but was momentarily at a loss for words.
Chu Yi looked at the person who seemed to tacitly confirmed what he said. His eyes darkened, and the chill all over his body intensified. He turned around and left.
Ruan Qing, witnessing this, widened his eyes, and without thinking, tried to catch up.
However, due to his twisted ankle and the urgent pace, his balance was unstable, and he almost fell to the ground.
It was only with the help of Chi Yifan standing nearby that he didn’t fall.
Ruan Qing didn’t say thank you, and after steadying himself, he chased after Chu Yi again.
But this time, he paid attention to his injured foot and didn’t rush like before.
The three classmates didn’t stop Ruan Qing, just stood in place with various expressions, watching him struggle to catch up, not knowing what they were thinking.
Looking at the indifferent figure in front of him, although Ruan Qing was making an effort to catch up, deep down, he silently prayed that Chu Yi would move faster.
It would be best if the other disappeared immediately.
Confessing to the original owner would undoubtedly make the original owner happy, but saying “I love you” immediately was out of the question.
However, the original owner would definitely weigh the pros and cons.
Professor Chu’s status was not low, and the original owner would not be foolish enough to compete with a group of people.
Moreover, if he could bring out fifty million for him, the original owner would be even less likely to easily give up on Chu Yi.
So Ruan Qing’s pursuit was just for appearances, and he didn’t actually want to catch up with Chu Yi.
After all, if he didn’t catch up, he could continue investigating the clues.
If he could find the murderer today, he wouldn’t have to go to ‘Huayue’ tonight.
Ruan Qing really wasn’t good at playing the role of a ‘clumsy teenager.’
However, Chu Yi disappointed Ruan Qing.
Chu Yi had probably vented enough anger; his speed slowed down.
Although he didn’t stop and wait for Ruan Qing, it was close.
Very considerate.
From turning around to slowing down, the whole process didn’t even last a minute.
Ruan Qing: “...”
Ruan Qing had no choice but to grit his teeth and catch up.
Ruan Qing finished speaking, and a hint of blush appeared on his face, stunningly beautiful, making it hard for people to look away.
Although Ruan Qing’s voice this time was very soft, it was enough for everyone present to hear, and their expressions varied upon hearing his words.
Chu Yi paused upon hearing the word ‘lover’, and a slight smile appeared at the corner of his mouth, the coldness in his eyes disappearing. (T/N: Ruan Qing actually said ‘lover’ or, more appropriately, ‘old husband’ last chapter. I misunderstood it and used ‘professor instead.)
It was as if his mood had instantly transitioned from the cold winter to a warm spring, emitting an atmosphere of joy throughout his entire body.
Anyone could tell he was very happy, evidently confirming the relationship between the two.
Chu Yi seemed not to care that his romance with a student was known, as he directly took Ruan Qing’s hand, fingers interlocked, standing intimately together.
It was as if he was proclaiming his right as the young man’s lover to those present.
A trace of resentment flashed in the manager’s eyes, but in the next moment, he returned to his usual gentleness, smiling at Ruan Qing as he spoke. “I may have been a bit intrusive.”
“Forget it; you just like to call your customers ‘lover’,” he continued, addressing Ruan Qing.
Ruan Qing’s face, which had just reddened due to shyness, paled a bit, and tears welled up in his eyes once again.
“No...” he opened his mouth, wanting to refute the manager’s words. But in the end, the words couldn’t come out, and he could only helplessly lower his head, his body trembling subtly.
He looked pitiful.
Ruan Qing couldn’t argue because what the manager said was true.
Wang Qing always liked to call customers ‘lover’; as long as a customer chose him, he could do anything.
It was just a trivial ‘lover’, he shouted countless times to countless people.
Moreover, Ruan Qing couldn’t argue because the manager’s words were obviously threatening. If he resisted, the manager might say something unacceptable.
So Ruan Qing could only remain silent.
“By the way, you may not know, not every employee who pays a breach of contract fee can leave; whether you can leave is up to me.”
The manager leisurely adjusted his sleeves, then looked up at Ruan Qing, smiling as he spoke, “I hope to see you at the company tonight.”
“Otherwise, I can’t guarantee what might happen. After all, my company has a lot of surveillance.”
The manager’s tone was extremely gentle, as if just casually chatting with someone, without a hint of a threat.
However, anyone who understood the nature of this ‘company’ knew that this was a blatant threat.
Having worked at ‘Huayue’ for a year, Wang Qing naturally engaged in many activities that aligned with the identity of an ‘employee.’
If those surveillance videos were leaked online or discovered by the school, even Chu Yi probably couldn’t save him.
The delicate face of Ruan Qing instantly turned pale, devoid of any color. Tears seemed ready to flow at any moment, as he struggled to free himself from Chu Yi’s grip, biting down on his lower lip.
Not allowing himself to show any abnormality.
But in reality, his pale complexion and trembling body had already betrayed him, appearing fragile as if a slight push would topple him.
It seemed like a significant issue.
The manager, without waiting for Ruan Qing’s response, simply turned and left.
As if his purpose in coming to the school was solely to inform Ruan Qing about this matter.
Only the bodyguards accompanying the manager knew otherwise. They had inadvertently caused Mr. Chu to return alive to Hengming University last night.
Hengming University was not their territory, making it challenging to act there.
So, the manager came for negotiations with Mr. Chu for the sake of allowing this ‘Rose’ to continue his studies at Hengming University.
Little did they know that before the negotiations even began, news arrived of Mr. Chu paying the breach of contract fee for ‘Rose.’
Then they stumbled upon... this scene.
The bodyguards, looking at the manager, who continued to smile, lowered their heads even further, becoming more cautious.
Afraid of following in the footsteps of the group of colleagues who failed their mission last night.
Ruan Qing watched the manager walk away, his face growing paler and more fragile.
The manager’s words shattered Chu Yi’s previous joy. He coldly stared at the manager’s retreating figure, then withdrew his gaze to look at the puzzled Ruan Qing.
Then, with a dark and unclear expression, he spoke, “You call anyone ‘lover’?”
Ruan Qing slightly opened his mouth, wanting to explain, but was momentarily at a loss for words.
Chu Yi looked at the person who seemed to tacitly confirmed what he said. His eyes darkened, and the chill all over his body intensified. He turned around and left.
Ruan Qing, witnessing this, widened his eyes, and without thinking, tried to catch up.
However, due to his twisted ankle and the urgent pace, his balance was unstable, and he almost fell to the ground.
It was only with the help of Chi Yifan standing nearby that he didn’t fall.
Ruan Qing didn’t say thank you, and after steadying himself, he chased after Chu Yi again.
But this time, he paid attention to his injured foot and didn’t rush like before.
The three classmates didn’t stop Ruan Qing, just stood in place with various expressions, watching him struggle to catch up, not knowing what they were thinking.
Looking at the indifferent figure in front of him, although Ruan Qing was making an effort to catch up, deep down, he silently prayed that Chu Yi would move faster.
It would be best if the other disappeared immediately.
Confessing to the original owner would undoubtedly make the original owner happy, but saying “I love you” immediately was out of the question.
However, the original owner would definitely weigh the pros and cons.
Professor Chu’s status was not low, and the original owner would not be foolish enough to compete with a group of people.
Moreover, if he could bring out fifty million for him, the original owner would be even less likely to easily give up on Chu Yi.
So Ruan Qing’s pursuit was just for appearances, and he didn’t actually want to catch up with Chu Yi.
After all, if he didn’t catch up, he could continue investigating the clues.
If he could find the murderer today, he wouldn’t have to go to ‘Huayue’ tonight.
Ruan Qing really wasn’t good at playing the role of a ‘clumsy teenager.’
However, Chu Yi disappointed Ruan Qing.
Chu Yi had probably vented enough anger; his speed slowed down.
Although he didn’t stop and wait for Ruan Qing, it was close.
Very considerate.
From turning around to slowing down, the whole process didn’t even last a minute.
Ruan Qing: “...”
Ruan Qing had no choice but to grit his teeth and catch up.
