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Seeing Mao Na's change in expression, Hu Ruoyun suddenly remembered that she had been busy with Cui Shuigen on their "business" for several weeks and hadn't visited her at school. Feeling guilty, she hurried after her to explain.
One walked ahead, fuming, while the other trailed behind, trying to soothe her. "Don't be mad. I've been busy with Cui Shuigen working on something... we made some money..."
Mao Na waved Hu Ruoyun's hand away. "You keep making your money. I have nothing to do anyway. I was just watching you and thought I’d head back..."
Hu Ruoyun couldn't let her go like that and approached her with a sheepish grin. "Sister, I was wrong, okay? Can I apologize?"
Seeing Mao Na still sulking, she grabbed her hand. "Come on, hit me once to vent!"
With that, she took Mao Na's right hand and slapped it against her own face. She didn't expect to hit herself so hard that stars danced before her eyes, and tears streamed down her face.
Now feeling sorry for her, Mao Na said, "You can say what you want; why hit yourself? Let me see..."
And just like that, the clouds cleared.
The two of them strolled around the playground, whispering to each other. Mao Na listened as Hu Ruoyun reported on the achievements of the past month, patting his head in a sisterly manner. "Not bad! Earning money while helping your classmates! In just a couple of months, you've made nearly as much as I do in over a year."
Hu Ruoyun replied, "But this isn't sustainable. Once this deal is done, we won't be able to do it again. Many vendors traced it back to the suppliers; we won't have any more business after this."
Suddenly recalling Jie Bing's words, Mao Na asked worriedly, "What did your classmate say about the counselor wanting to talk to you? You might get in trouble! What will you do if you get a disciplinary record so early in college?"
Hu Ruoyun thought for a moment. "Was it Jie Bing who said that? It's fine. The counselor has already talked to me; I explained everything to him. Teacher Zhou also asked the students responsible for attendance, and neither Cui Shuigen nor I skipped any classes. Some students from other departments who worked with us did skip classes, but we stopped them..."
"Teacher Zhou not only didn't criticize us but also wants to report our work-study efforts to the Student Affairs Office for positive publicity. He even said he would help Cui Shuigen apply for financial aid from the school."
Mao Na frowned. "That boy is Jie Bing! He looks so clean and refined but has so many tricks up his sleeve!"
Hu Ruoyun replied, "He always feels superior. His exam results were mediocre last time; he seems a bit off-balance now. We don’t have any conflicts with him; just ignore him."
Just as one problem was resolved, another arose. In the far corner of the playground, Mao Na suddenly grabbed Hu Ruoyun's ear. "You better confess honestly: have you been getting close with Zhang Meina lately?"
Hu Ruoyun tilted his head and raised his hand in a vow. "Sister, I swear on my conscience—I haven't even seen her until now!"
Mao Na released him and scolded, "Remember this: you have to check in at our school every Saturday or Sunday from now on; otherwise... hmph!"
Hu Ruoyun quickly agreed, "Yes, Mao Gege!"
They had lunch together and spent half the day shopping affectionately. With his newly earned money, Hu Ruoyun bought Mao Na a bag. Seeing how much she liked it made him ask the shopkeeper for another one.
Mao Na was puzzled. "What are you doing? Even if I like it, I don't need to buy two at once."
Hu Ruoyun, while having the clerk wrap up the items, replied, "I’m just getting one for my mother-in-law too."
Mao Na didn't say anything further, but she felt quite happy inside. Hu Ruoyun accompanied her to the bus stop on University Road, and at that moment, she returned to her polite and graceful demeanor. "I was just saying that you don’t need to come see me every week. I’ve been worried that you might be unwell or that you’ve rekindled something with Zhang Meina... It’s been a bit chaotic in my mind..."
Hu Ruoyun smiled playfully, wrapping his arm around her waist and whispering in her ear, "If you're really worried, why not just claim me sometime..."
The warm breath against Mao Na's ear made her heart race. Hearing his flirtatious words caused her face to flush red. She pulled away and playfully scratched at Hu Ruoyun with her Nine Yin White Bone Claw.
Just then, a bus on route nine came to a stop. As Mao Na and Hu Ruoyun waved goodbye, two people stepped off the back door. One of them called out, "Hu Ruoyun!"
Mao Na halted her steps to board the bus and turned around to see Zhang Meina holding hands with a tall and handsome young man, smiling at them.
Seeing Zhang Meina and the handsome guy holding hands made Mao Na feel a sudden sense of relief. She smiled back at Zhang Meina and greeted her, "Hello, Meina!"
Zhang Meina introduced the young man beside her. "Sister Mao, this is my boyfriend Li Yingjie. He’s also from Annan and is two years ahead of us. He’s in his third year at Jiangbei University’s Business Administration College... Class president and president of the student council..." Her words were filled with pride.
She then introduced Li Yingjie to them. "This is Hu Ruoyun, who was specially recruited from Annan Eight Middle School. And this is his girlfriend Sister Mona; her father is our county's Vice County Head Mao Weiguo!"
At first, Li Yingjie seemed reserved, but after Zhang Meina finished introducing him, his expression brightened. He shook hands with Hu Ruoyun first. "I've heard about your achievements back home!" Then he turned to Mao Na and shook her hand as well. "My dad is Deputy Township Head Li Mingqing from Pingbei Township. I've been wanting to report some work to County Chief Mao... We should get together at our place during the winter break!"
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