Chapter 11: Three Simple Rules

"Don't get too excited just yet, I have three rules we need to agree upon." Li Fengchang elegantly wiped his hands, his voice carrying the languid refinement of nobility.

​Mi Shen hurriedly straightened up and became serious, meanwhile sitting up properly, "What? Please, tell me."

"No causing trouble, no running off to other places to go wild, all homework must be done, and upon return, I will check what you've learned these past two days."

"OK, all OK," Mi Shen agreed cheerfully, even eagerly asking, "Is there anything else?"

Li Fengchang's eyes narrowed slightly, a suspicious gleam burst forth.

Mi Shen quickly coughed twice, "Rest assured, Fengchang, I promise to complete the task and not cause you any trouble. Heh heh."

...

Standing on the steps, Mi Shen watched Li Fengchang's car drive out of the yard until it was out of sight, then she turned around, excitedly made a "yeah" gesture with her hands, and hurried upstairs to pack her things.

As soon as the car left the yard, the driver couldn't help but ask, "Sir, should we arrange for someone to look after the fifth miss?"

From the time Mi Shen entered Shuiyue Restaurant till now, she had never been anywhere alone for so many years. Just a few days ago, she said she would take the bus to school by herself, and then she was kidnapped. Mainly, it's because the name Li Fengchang is too eye-catching—those in dire straits always seem to want to take the opportunity to make a big score.

Li Fengchang paused for a moment, then turned a page of the document in his hand, "No need."

She's also grown up; she should start learning to give her some freedom, to let go little by little. Always binding her is not good. Moreover, she's going to the Mao Family, with a driver to escort her, so there shouldn't be any danger.

...

Mi Shen came downstairs dragging a suitcase, and Zhang Ma came over to help, "Fifth Miss, let me take the suitcase for you."

She got a shock upon lifting the suitcase, "Fifth Miss, why is this suitcase so heavy?"

Wasn't it said that you were just going to a friend's house for two nights? Judging by the suitcase, there must be at least a month's worth of clothes packed inside, right?

"Oh, I've brought many gifts for Beibei, naturally it's a bit heavier," Mi Shen explained without batting an eye.

In reality, she had packed almost all the clothes from her wardrobe, even though there were only two days and nights, but in the wilderness, it was inevitable that clothes might get dirty. And besides, Senior Jin Rumo would be there, how could she not dress up more beautifully?

Delighted, she got on the car, and the driver took her to her destination—the Mao Family in the south of the city.

She had already spoken with Beibei on the phone before coming, so when Mi Shen arrived at the Mao Family, Mao Beibei was already waiting at the door.

After helping Mi Shen with her suitcase, the driver said, "Fifth Miss, I'll head back now and will come to pick you up tomorrow evening."

"All right, all right, thank you," Mi Shen stood straight, her face beaming with a smile.

Watching the driver drive away, Mi Shen turned to share a glance with Beibei, and the two silently high-fived. The plan was a success!

...

Li Fengchang was somewhat distracted all day today, the opened document was before him, but his mind was filled with the image of Mi Shen's impatience from the morning.

He glanced at his watch and dialed back to Shuiyue Restaurant.

Zhang Ma picked up the call.

"Sir, are you inquiring about the fifth miss? She's already gone to her friend's house, and the driver has taken her there. Rest assured."

"Hmm," Li Fengchang acknowledged with a sound, hung up the phone, and felt slightly relieved.

At this very moment, Mi Shen was sitting on a bus, head bowed and furiously writing her homework on a backpack. To enjoy this wonderful camping trip without any worries, she had to quickly finish her homework in advance.

"Achoo—" She suddenly covered her nose and sneezed.

Beibei leaned in with a giggle, "Your Fengchang is thinking about you."