Chapter 183: Self-Reliance is Better than Seeking Help
Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
“I can tell she has intentions towards me,” Lu Si furrowed his brow. “What I’m asking is, why do you want me to have contact with her?”
Mei Shu was momentarily puzzled. “Well, she’s very good-looking.”
“So what?” Lu Si’s tone carried a hint of frustration.
Mei Shu sensed it and decided to change her response. Instead of saying that Lu Si and Fu Niao’s looks matched, she said, “I just wanted to see if you would like her type.”
With that, the tension that had filled the car moments ago dissipated.
Lu Si, expressionless, asked, “Do you care so much about what type of girls I like?”
Mei Shu’s survival instinct kicked in, and she quickly replied, “Of course, we’re good friends!”
As she spoke the first half of her sentence, Lu Si’s expression softened, but the second half caused him to let out a silent sigh.
“Never mind, I’ll take you home for now.”
He called Jiang He over, got out of the car himself, and said, “I have something to attend to. See you next time.”
“Alright, goodbye,” Mei Shu bid farewell, her heart still pounding.
On the way back, Jiang He surreptitiously glanced at Mei Shu’s expression through the rearview mirror and cautiously asked, “Miss Mei, did Master Si get angry just now?”
Mei Shu was baffled. “Why would he be angry? Everything was fine. What happened?”
“Because I’ve never seen Master Si’s face so tense before!” Jiang He wore a worried expression, as if he wanted to kneel down and beg her. “Miss Mei, if you’ve done anything to upset Master Si, please tell me so I can avoid him…!”
Mei Shu chuckled. “Don’t worry; he’s not angry.”
She thought for a moment, considering Lu Si’s final expression. With confidence, she added, “In fact, I think he’s in a pretty good mood.”
Jiang He finally breathed a sigh of relief.
However, when he returned to the Lu family’s residence, he found that Master Si, who Mei Shu had claimed was in a “good mood,” was sitting on the sofa with a stern face, apparently waiting to interrogate him.
Jiang He inwardly sighed and approached cautiously. “Master Si, do you need something?”
“Mmm,” Lu Si finally opened his eyes and calmly said to him, “Next time, don’t come to bother me about the Lin family’s matters. Do you understand what I mean?”
“Of course, Master Si!” Jiang He heaved a sigh of relief when he saw that he had no intention to punish him.
However, Lu Si changed the subject and brought up another matter. “It seems that my older brother and sister-in-law intend to arrange a marriage between Lu Yan and the girl from the Zhou family?”
“Arranging a marriage might not be the right term; it’s more like Lady Lu believes that Young Master Lu should spend more time with the girl from the Zhou family,” Jiang He replied cautiously.
Lu Si nodded. “My sister-in-law’s efforts should not be in vain. Tomorrow, send someone to invite Zhou Li to our house for dinner and say that it’s Lu Yan’s invitation.”
“Yes!” Jiang He complied and left.
He was still puzzled by Lu Si’s sudden interest in Lu Yan’s future marriage
Mei Shu was unaware of Lu Si’s recent actions.
She hadn’t seen Lu Si for several days.
In the meantime, Zhou Li seemed to be in an exceptionally good mood whenever she saw Mei Shu at school.
Mei Shu was puzzled and wondered if Zhou Li’s mind had taken a strange turn.
As the third year of high school approached its end and the College Entrance Exam drew near, the students were exhausted from continuous exams but were also looking forward to their freedom after the exam.
In their class, students discussed not only their studies but also planned their graduation trip.
Mei Shu didn’t have any specific places she wanted to visit. With such a capable system at her disposal, she was focused on improving her skills in various areas. She had no interest in frivolous entertainment at the moment.
Occasionally, Wen Miao would approach her to inquire about Lu Yan’s situation.
Ever since she had seen Lu Yan’s notes, she had grown increasingly curious about him.
Mei Shu couldn’t help but ask if Wen Miao had developed feelings for Lu Yan.
At that moment, Wen Miao was enthusiastically praising Lu Yan’s excellent handwriting. Upon hearing Mei Shu’s question, she let out an exaggerated scream. Realizing that their classmates were looking at her, she lowered her voice and stared at Mei Shu. “Don’t say such things! I’m not worthy of the great Lu Yan. I heard he’s been getting close to Zhou Li lately.”
“Is that so?” Mei Shu hadn’t paid attention to this development.
Wen Miao kindly reminded her, “Lu Yan is quite sought after. If you don’t seize the opportunity, you might lose him to someone else!”
“He’s not mine, so how can we talk about ‘losing him to someone else’?” Mei Shu chuckled and glanced at her before returning to her work.
Wen Miao had to admit that she was impressed by Mei Shu’s calm temperament. She sighed and said with resignation, “If I had a childhood friend as talented, from a good family, and as handsome as him, 1 would definitely hold onto his heart tightly. I wouldn’t lose to any other woman who comes into his life!”
Mei Shu couldn’t help but playfully tap her forehead. “Having such high expectations for a man isn’t necessarily a good thing. In my opinion, instead of hoping for an outstanding man in the future, it’s better to focus on the present, study hard, and secure a bright future for yourself. Ultimately, you can only rely on yourself for everything.”
Wen Miao rolled her eyes and sighed.. “I know studying is your favorite thing, Scholar Mei!”
