Chapter 262: I’ve Prepared a Surprise for You

Took an afternoon nap at the hotel.

Napped until 3 PM.

When Xu Shaochen got up, Liu Rushuang was still sleeping. After all, they had just had some ‘quality time’ right after returning to the hotel, leaving her completely exhausted.

Xu Shaochen grabbed Zhao Qingyu’s bag and left the room, then dialed her number.

“Hello.”

After a brief moment, the call connected, and Zhao Qingyu’s ethereal voice came through.

“Teacher Zhao, where are you? I’ve got your bag.”

Xu Shaochen said with a sly grin, teasing Zhao Qingyu on purpose.

“I… I’m not in Jiangzhou. I’m at Yunzhou University for some training. Just keep the bag with you; I’ll get it when I return.”

Zhao Qingyu became flustered, stammering as she spoke. After all, she knew exactly what was inside the bag, and it made her feel incredibly ashamed.

She had planned to use this out-of-town training as an opportunity to let this whole ordeal fade away so that things wouldn’t be so awkward when facing Xu Shaochen later.

But to her surprise, Xu Shaochen actually called her.

She couldn’t help but feel a sense of relief, thankful that she wasn’t in Jiangzhou.

“You’re at Yunzhou University?”

Xu Shaochen raised his voice and then gestured to Long Yi, signaling him to head to Yunzhou University.

“Yes, yes, I’m at Yunzhou University, so just keep the bag for now; I can’t come to get it.”

Zhao Qingyu hastily replied, thinking it was impossible for him to suddenly fly from Jiangzhou to Yunzhou University.

“Teacher Zhao, let’s chat about something else…”

Xu Shaochen began casually chatting with Zhao Qingyu, deliberately dragging out the conversation.

The hotel they were staying at wasn’t far from Yunzhou University, just a ten-minute drive to reach their destination.

“Alright, Shaochen. I really can’t talk anymore. My phone’s getting hot.”

“Don’t hang up just yet, Teacher Zhao. Why don’t you step outside Yunzhou University’s gate? I’ve got a surprise for you.”

As Xu Shaochen spoke, he opened the car door, getting out with a mischievous smile lingering on his face.

“A surprise? What is it?” Zhao Qingyu was taken aback by the sudden change in topic, leaving her a bit off guard.

“I already said it’s a surprise. If I tell you, it wouldn’t be a surprise anymore. Go out and see for yourself.”

With that, Xu Shaochen ended the call and waited at the gate, holding Zhao Qingyu’s bag.

Meanwhile, Zhao Qingyu, filled with curiosity, started walking towards the campus gate.

When she reached the gate, the first thing she saw was Xu Shaochen. Then she noticed the bag in his hand, and her face immediately turned bright red. She spun around, ready to flee.

“Teacher Zhao, are you that excited to see me? You’re so flustered that you don’t even know where you’re going.”

In just a few steps, Xu Shaochen caught up to her, pulled her into his arms, and whispered softly into her ear.

Onlookers at the campus gate couldn’t help but feel envious, jealous, and resentful.

Zhao Qingyu, who had only been at Yunzhou University for a few days, had already caused quite a stir due to her stunning beauty.

And now, seeing her be so close with a man made them feel like they had just eaten a whole lemon—all they could taste was bitterness.

“You bastard! Let go of me, everyone’s watching us!”

Zhao Qingyu’s face flushed as she struggled in Xu Shaochen’s embrace, but her strength was no match for him.

“Get in the car.”

Xu Shaochen half-pushed, half-dragged Zhao Qingyu into the car, then handed her the bag.

Zhao Qingyu clutched the bag tightly to her chest, her head lowered, her face red, and said nothing.

“Teacher Zhao, aren’t you going to check what’s inside? I even washed some of your clothes. Take a look and see if they’re clean.” Xu Shaochen’s eyes gleamed with amusement; he thoroughly enjoyed teasing innocent girls like her.

Zhao Qingyu’s face turned a deep shade of red, down to the base of her neck. She lowered her head even further and whimpered softly. How embarrassing.

“Teacher Zhao, why don’t we use that little umbrella in the bag? I kind of regret we didn’t use it last time.”

“Get lost! Go to hell!”

Zhao Qingyu couldn’t take it anymore. She gave Xu Shaochen a fierce glare, her face beet red, and jumped out of the car.

Damn it! You’re the one who missed your chance last time. Don’t you dare think it’ll happen now.

“You guys wait outside.”

Xu Shaochen said to Long Yi and Long Er as he followed Zhao Qingyu out of the car.

“Why are you following me?”

Zhao Qingyu stopped, turning around to glare furiously at Xu Shaochen.

“Who said I was following you? We’re just going the same way. I’d like to visit your dorm.”

Xu Shaochen responded matter-of-factly, as if he were talking about going home.

Zhao Qingyu couldn’t help but laugh at Xu Shaochen’s shamelessness. Without saying a word, she led him to her dorm.

“Not bad. They sure set you up with a nice dorm considering you’re just here for training.”

After entering the dorm, Xu Shaochen glanced around at the interior, unable to resist making a comment.

Zhao Qingyu rolled her eyes and poured Xu Shaochen a glass of water. “Obviously! If they gave us subpar accommodations, it would reflect poorly on Yunzhou University. This concerns the school’s reputation.”

“Teacher Zhao, you look really cute when you’re angry.” Xu Shaochen accepted the cup and, without a second thought, pushed open the door to Zhao Qingyu’s bedroom.

“You bastard! Get out of there!”

Watching Xu Shaochen’s disrespectful behavior, Zhao Qingyu felt a mix of embarrassment and anger. Her intimate clothing was scattered all over the bed.

“I’m just checking how comfortable the bed is… Ah! Don’t pinch me.”

“You scoundrel! Get out of here!”

Thud, thud, thud…

At that moment, a series of knocks on the door interrupted the two occupied in their playful quarrel.

Their eyes met, and they suddenly realized how compromising their position was.

“Let me get the door.”

Blushing, Zhao Qingyu quickly got up from Xu Shaochen, adjusted her clothes, and walked to the door in her high heels.

“Why are you here? Mr. Zhou, how many times do I have to tell you? You’re already married, so stop bothering me.”

A voice full of irritation came from outside as Zhao Qingyu addressed the person at the door. Xu Shaochen frowned and got up from the bed, heading out.

In the living room, he saw a middle-aged man with gold-rimmed glasses dressed in a suit, holding a bouquet of flowers by the door.

“Qingyu, please give me a chance. I promise, if you agree to marry me, I’ll go back and divorce that old hag at home. I don’t love her at all anymore. You’re the only one I care about now.”

The middle-aged man spoke with deep emotion as he moved the bouquet closer to Zhao Qingyu.

“Oh really? And did you get my permission to like her?”

Xu Shaochen walked over and wrapped his arm around Zhao Qingyu, looking at the middle-aged man with a calm, indifferent expression.

Damn, this old man! He’s probably over forty and still doesn’t know any better. Not only does he want to rob the cradle, but he dares to try and snatch my girl. Unbelievable.