The corridor of the activity room was bright and clean. At this moment, the four people standing in the corridor fell silent.
Qian Zheng’s phone was not on speaker mode and the voice that came out was not loud. Only Qian Zheng and Xue Xi, who had sharp hearing, could hear it.
Gu Yunqing also turned around in surprise and looked at the man who always had a gentle expression but was actually arrogant deep down.
Having pursued Fu Yuanxiu for many years, she naturally understood how cold this man was.
However, at this moment, his voice that said “cutie” sounded as gentle as water.
Gu Yunqing looked at Qian Zheng again and her gaze landed on her phone. Although it was a little far away, she seemed to have vaguely heard a voice coming from inside. Was it similar to Fu Yuanxiu’s voice?
Fu Yuanxiu held a handkerchief in one hand and placed his phone by his lips with the other. However, his eyes were fixed on Qian Zheng, as though he was waiting for her to acknowledge him.
Qian Zheng gulped and her gaze first swept across Fu Yuanxiu’s face before landing on her phone. She quickly hung up the call and placed the phone beside her ear. She then said exaggeratedly, “Ah, Dad, yes, I’m at Huaxia University. Damn, I’m having fun with Sister Xi! Alright, alright, let’s stop chatting. I’m hanging up.”
Fu Yuanxiu: “…”
He looked at the screen and then at Qian Zheng.
The young lady’s fair face was filled with panic, as though she was afraid of being discovered.
If he went to meet her now, the young lady would probably blacklist him.
Fu Yuanxiu paused, put away his phone, and put it in his pocket. He then slowly walked toward the three of them.
Seeing him walk over, Gu Yunqing instantly restrained her anger and smiled. “So it’s your father. I thought you were the little cutie of Brother Yuanxiu!”
Cough, cough, cough!
Qian Zheng choked on the words.
She waved her hand and said, “How can that be? How can Fu Yuanxiu fancy a girl like me who doesn’t know how to read even a few words? Someone like me who doesn’t have any artistic cells is definitely not worthy!”
Fu Yuanxiu: “?”
Gu Yunqing lowered her head and smiled. “You don’t have to belittle yourself like this. Didn’t you say that you would come to the art exhibition in a few days? When that time comes, all the top students from Huaxia University’s art department will be there. Don’t embarrass yourself like today!”
Qian Zheng was sharp-tongued. “Yunqing is a talented girl, so you should forget about memorizing books like you did today!”
Gu Yunqing: “…”
Qian Zheng sighed. “Damn, I know how to memorize books too! I just feel that such methods are too low and that it’s too easy to be seen through.”
Gu Yunqing: “!!!”
She was so angry that her expression changed instantly. She then said, “I still have something on, so I’ll leave first.”
When she returned to the activity room and Qian Zheng was about to bid Fu Yuanxiu goodbye, Fu Yuanxiu suddenly said, “I remember that your father had passed away last year, right?”
Qian Zheng: “?”
Because it was a male’s voice on the phone, other than her brother, she subconsciously thought of her father, but she forgot that her father was already dead!
Fu Yuanxiu lowered his eyes. “So, who did you call Dad just now?”
Qian Zheng: “…”
She stuttered, “I-I call my boyfriend Dad!”
Fu Yuanxiu chuckled and coughed twice before saying, “So it’s your boyfriend.”
Qian Zheng nodded. “Yes, yes. I have a boyfriend. Don’t misunderstand that I like you and want to pursue you. I’m different from someone like Gu Yunqing!”
Fu Yuanxiu smiled again. “Okay, I won’t misunderstand.”
Oh.
His smile was so warm and alluring.
After staring blankly at him for a while, Qian Zheng forced herself to look away. It turned out that Xiao Yuan was so handsome! Moreover, the way he doted on her just now was similar to how Xiao Yuan did it!
This was the first time Qian Zheng realized that Fu Yuanxiu was Xiao Yuan. It was a strange feeling to have two familiar people combine into one.
While she was in a daze, Fu Yuanxiu said, “How are you going to attend the art exhibition next week?”
Qian Zheng was stunned. “That’s right. How can I participate? I can’t lose to that little b*tch, Gu Yunqing!”
After saying that, she suddenly realized that the word “little b*tch” was being used to insult someone. It seemed that it was not appropriate to mention this word in front of someone as elegant as Fu Yuanxiu. Hence, she hurriedly shut her mouth.
Fu Yuanxiu reminded her, “The art exhibition next week will be held at Huaxia University. It will definitely not be enough to use a few days to make up for your professional knowledge and taste in art. However, if someone can help you nurture knowledge specifically for the next art exhibition, can you speed it up?”
Qian Zheng’s eyes lit up. “Yes!”
Fu Yuanxiu covered his mouth and coughed. He then turned to look at her. Just as he thought the little fellow was about to ask for his help, he saw her suddenly turn to look at Xue Xi. “Sister Xi, help!”
Fu Yuanxiu: “?”
Xue Xi: “?”
She was just watching the commotion. Why did Qian Zheng suddenly ask her for help?
Xue Xi took a look at Fu Yuanxiu. Seeing that he was smiling bitterly and asking for her help, she paused and said, “I’m not free.”
Qian Zheng: “?”
Xue Xi explained, “Just now, Mr. Guo asked me to go to the laboratory to help. In the future, I’ll be staying in the laboratory.”
Qian Zheng hung her head dejectedly. “Then what should I do?”
Xue Xi glanced at Fu Yuanxiu and coughed. “I’ll recommend a teacher for you. He’s more useful than me.”
Qian Zheng looked up. “Who is it?”
Fu Yuanxiu, who was standing beside her: “?”
Xue Xi looked at him and sighed. “Fu Yuanxiu.”
Qian Zheng: “?”
She was stunned.
Just as she was about to wave her hand, Fu Yuanxiu said, “Sure.”
Qian Zheng: “…”
She shouted, “No, I can’t possibly take up Brother Yuanxiu’s time. I…”
Before she could finish speaking, Fu Yuanxiu spoke again. “I owe Sister Xi a favor. I’ll treat it as returning it this time. If you’re unwilling, then I guess I’ll still owe her?”
How could that do?
And give you a chance to fight for Sister Xi’s favor?
Qian Zheng immediately became vigilant. “Then it’s better to clear it up. Sorry for troubling you, Brother Yuanxiu!”
Fu Yuanxiu smiled. “No trouble.”
Xue Xi looked at the two of them and said, “Mr. Guo and the rest are still waiting for me in the laboratory. I’ll leave first.”
After saying this, Qian Zheng wanted to leave with her, but Fu Yuanxiu stopped her. “Qian Zheng, let’s start class now.”
Qian Zheng: “No, I…”
“Do you know the origin of art? Do you know what the types of art are?”
Qian Zheng: “I don’t know.”
“You don’t know anything. If you ever mention this in the future, don’t say that I once taught you.”
Qian Zheng: “…”
No, Fu Yuanxiu, why did you suddenly become so strict?
However, Qian Zheng was really stunned. She lowered her head. “Then I’ll study hard!”
Fu Yuanxiu turned around and walked in front. “Follow me.”
Qian Zheng lowered her head obediently and followed behind him reluctantly. “Brother Yuanxiu, what are you going to teach me today?”
Fu Yuanxiu looked at her. “What should you call me when you’re begging?”
Qian Zheng: “?”
After staring at each other for a while, Qian Zheng gave in and shouted, “Daddy!”
Fu Yuanxiu: “…Good.”
Xue Xi: “…”
She suddenly felt that her calling him “Daddy” was similar to what Qian Zheng had said earlier.
Xue Xi walked out of the activity room and suddenly thought of the chatterbox. Qin Shuang had ignored her for four consecutive days.
Even when she called her, her phone was always switched off. Could something have happened?
She thought about it and decided to call Cen Bai via WeChat. She wanted to ask what Qin Shuang was doing.
