Chapter 45

Shi Liao Liao still shared a room with Gu Xuezhou.

Watching Gu Xuezhou, who was packing her things on the adjacent bed with an uneasy expression, she asked, "How did you know?"

Gu Xuezhou paused in her movements, stopped fussing over her belongings, and looked at Shi Liao Liao with a hint of complexity in her eyes.

"I smelled the scent of blood on you."

It took Shi Liao Liao a few seconds to understand her meaning.

[Oh my goodness, who can tell the difference now, her or a dog's nose]

She even sprayed perfume to cover it up, fearing that someone with a sensitive nose would notice, but she was still discovered by Gu Xuezhou.

If it were someone else, it might have been overlooked, and they might not have thought in that direction. 

But it was Gu Xuezhou, who was a girl herself.

"You also know that I am... right?"

Seeing no reaction from Shi Liao Liao, Gu Xuezhou gritted her teeth.

She had suspected it before, but when she just spoke up about sharing a room with Shi Liao Liao and received no refusal, Gu Xuezhou was almost certain.

Shi Liao Liao also knew that she was a girl.

Shi Liao Liao nodded, "Yes."

Gu Xuezhou's fingers trembled as she asked when she found out, and Shi Liao Liao said it was from the beginning.

The room fell silent until Shi Liao Liao's buttocks became numb. 

The person opposite finally spoke in a hoarse voice, "Lu Yanzhou... does he know?"

Shi Liao Liao got up and moved her numb buttocks.

"Know what? Know that you are a girl or know that I am a girl?"

"Don't worry, he doesn't know either."

Shi Liao Liao stretched her muscles and walked towards the door.

The door closed, leaving Gu Xuezhou alone in the room.

She lowered her eyes, filled with incomprehension.

"How could this happen... it's not what that person said..."

If she was there, why would Shi Liao Liao still appear?

The phone on the bedside table rang, and Gu Xuezhou answered it slowly.

"Mom?"

The woman on the other end of the phone cursed, "You wretch! Where did you go? I called the store where you work, and the boss said you took leave!"

"You don't work hard to earn money, and you go off somewhere to fool around! Are you selling yourself to rich people!?"

"I knew I shouldn't have let you into that school in the first place. If you're used to the life of the rich, then don't bother coming home! Just like your father, both of you are ungrateful wolves! Let me tell you, Gu Xuezhou, don't even think about getting rid of me!"

Tears instantly welled up in Gu Xuezhou's eyes, "Mom, I didn't. I took on a private job that pays more than working. I'll give you the money when I get back, okay?"

The person on the other end continued to scold for a long time before hanging up the phone.

After the call ended, Gu Xuezhou wiped away her tears and her delicate face turned cold.

What does pleasing rich people bring?

Both disguised as men, Shi Liao Liao could live in the A area dormitory, while she had to squeeze into a four-person room, anxiously concealing her gender every day.

Both were ostracized, but Shi Liao Liao could say a few words to turn the situation around, and everyone was willing to be her friend. 

Despite her efforts to fit in, she still faced disdain.

Both were top students, and Shi Liao Liao could easily keep up with the pace, while she struggled to study hard and barely passed.

She used to blame her father for leaving her with her mother and following rich people.

But now, she only resented her father for not taking her with him.

If she had someone to protect her like Shi Liao Liao, would life be much better?

Thinking of Lu Yanzhou, the initial palpitations had completely changed.

Gu Xuezhou, without a trace of trembling in her fingers, took out a small bag of powdered substance sewn into her backpack.

She didn't want Lu Yanzhou's affection, she wanted to make him submit.

After inquiring, Shi Liao Liao learned that everyone was playing mahjong.

Although Shi Liao Liao was on paid leave, she didn't consider herself a guest.

Yanzhou was generous, especially more so after developing a slight fondness for her. 

Just hearing her salary made her smile, of course she had to fulfill her duties.

She inquired about the location of the kitchen and went over.

After looking at the menu, she instructed, "Master Lu's dish should not have ginger, the tablecloth should not be red, no roses in the vase, and the tea should be at a temperature of 45 degrees. In addition..."

The chef and steward showed no annoyance on their faces, even taking notes with their heads bowed.

After Shi Liao Liao finished speaking, she poured him a cup of tea.

"You've worked hard, Master Shi."

Shi Liao Liao waved her hand.

These were all trivial matters, as long as Yanzhou could calm down and not dock my pay.

She cleared her throat with dignity and added, "Don't mention that it was me who said it."

The person in charge showed a knowing expression.

"Don't worry, Master Shi."

Mahjong room—

Yang Qingzhou glanced at Lu Yanzhou, who was obviously absent-minded, and was itching with anger.

Comparison is the thief of joy.

Lu Yanzhou's mind was not on the mahjong table, yet he still managed to win so much! 

Who can still tell the difference between him and the gambling king?

"I want to go night fishing tonight," Yang Qingzhou spoke up.

Lu Yanzhou lazily glanced over, "Do you want me to lend you a fishing rod?"

Xi Yan chuckled,Yang Qingzhou's forehead veins twitched.

His mouth was so venomous, no wonder the young servant didn't want to share a room with him!

Of course, he only dared to complain about this in his heart.

If he really said it out loud, Lu Yanzhou would probably shove that fishing rod into his mouth.

After playing for a while, someone knocked on the door and said that the food was ready.

Bai Liye turned her head and asked, "Where's Shi Liao Liao?"

The person in charge smiled slightly, "Master Shi has something to attend to."

"What's the matter? Is it preventing us from eating?"

Bai Liye grumbled, then looked at Lu Yanzhou, who was unexpectedly slow in his steps, and innocently exclaimed, "Oh? Could it be that he's off on a date with that girl named Gu Xuezhou?"

"This place is so picturesque, isn't it quite artistic for a stroll for a man and a woman?" 

There was no reaction from the person in front, but Bai Liye's lips curled slightly, then quickly returned to her innocent expression and caught up with the rest of the group.

She didn't believe that Lu Yanzhou had no reaction. 

Just those two sentences from earlier would have made her explode with anger.

Bai Liye had recently come to a realization.

She couldn't give up her ambitions that she had held since childhood just because of the inexplicable fondness for Shi Liao Liao, but she also couldn't stand seeing a man she had feelings for being with her target.

Of course, since she knew that Lu Yanzhou liked men, she would absolutely not choose him.

Glancing at Yang Qingzhou, who was tall and sturdy walking ahead, a look of determination flashed in Bai Liye's eyes.

Perfect family background, decent looks, and doesn't seem very smart.

She could easily manipulate him into being a stay-at-home husband, firmly grasping the company in her hands. 

The revival of the Bai family was just around the corner.

"Yang Qingzhou, wait for me."

She trotted over in her high heels, her figure graceful, without even looking at Lu Yanzhou.

It's a good thing she didn't look back.

If she did, she probably would have been scared to death by Master Lu's gaze.