Just Discharged From the Military and Got Tied Down by A Cold Beauty
Chapter 674: Neighbor

Chapter 674: Chapter 674: Neighbor

After leaving Luo Jinsi’s office, Lu Xiao ran into Ariel again.

To be precise, Ariel was waiting for him outside.

"Instructor Lu, are all your courses arranged?" Ariel immediately approached with a smile as she saw Lu Xiao.

"They are arranged. Is there anything else?"

Ariel took a soft sniff, "Instructor Lu, I... can I be your assistant?"

"That’s helping you arrange the course classrooms, organize the course data and lesson plans, as well as handle some day-to-day miscellaneous tasks."

"At the end of the semester, you can just give me 5 academic credits."

Lu Xiao glanced at Ariel and then nodded his head, "Sure."

Each instructor has 100 free academic credits per semester to allocate to any student.

Ariel’s asking price was low and quite reasonable.

After all, he did indeed need an assistant; otherwise, dealing with those trivial tasks himself would certainly be annoying.

"Thank you, Instructor Lu. Then please give me the schedule, and I’ll help you coordinate the teaching classrooms."

"Before each class, I’ll notify you of the location and the exact time," said Ariel, her face alight with excitement.

Working as a receptionist in the teaching building gave her only 3 credits per semester, but as Lu Xiao’s assistant, she could get 5 credits for the term.

"I live in Central Lake No. 3 Court. Inform me there before class," Lu Xiao said, leaving the address behind before turning to leave.

At that moment, Ariel stood frozen in place.

Living in Central Lake?

Isn’t that supposed to be for at least the Vice Department Heads?

This Instructor Lu, does he have such a frightening background?

But on second thought, it made sense. Lu Xiao’s appointment letter seemed to have been directly approved by the Department Head, just like Vice Department Head Chen Fei.

And Central Lake No. 3 Courtyard was right next to Vice Department Director Chen Fei’s Central Lake No. 4 Courtyard.

Clearly, they were both direct proteges of the Department Head.

She would have to take her assistant duties even more seriously now; if she gained Instructor Lu’s favor, perhaps she too could stay at the university in the future.

"First, I’ll get the schedules all set up," murmured Ariel before unfolding the schedule.

Then, she became a bit overwhelmed.

One class per day?

Was he here to be an instructor or a lord?

Lu Xiao, could he be the Department Head’s biological son?

Wrong, he seemed even closer than a biological son.

...

After leaving the Metal System’s teaching building, Lu Xiao headed to Central Lake.

The house had been arranged by Mai Ganfu.

Seeing Central Lake No. 3 Courtyard, Lu Xiao felt very satisfied.

The courtyard was located on a huge island lake, boasting beautiful scenery and quietude.

Apart from Central Lake No. 4 Courtyard located a hundred or so meters away, there were no other residents nearby.

"The old man knows how to deal with people," Lu Xiao complimented Mai Ganfu before entering the courtyard.

The courtyard wasn’t very big, but it was exquisitely adorned.

The whole courtyard, whether it was the rooms or the outside yard, was very clean—it appeared that it was regularly maintained.

Household items and the like were also fully stocked.

Even the wardrobe was prepared with no less than ten sets of brand-new clothes, which was quite considerate.

"To brew tea, enjoy the scenery. I wonder if my neighbor is around; I could call them over to join me," Lu Xiao strolled into the front yard garden leisurely and then started to brew tea with the tea set already prepared.

Meanwhile, in the neighboring No. 4 Courtyard, Chen Fei was half-reclining in the yard, gazing up at the sky with a somewhat blank expression.

"Did I... make a mistake..." Suddenly, Chen Fei’s voice rang out.

Ever since she heard the title "Mr. Lu" in the teaching building, her mind had been in disarray.

Her thoughts were filled with Lu Xiao; aside from Lu Xiao, she couldn’t think of anything else.

The more she tried to control it, the more intensely she thought about him.

"I really miss Lu Xiao..."

"But, but, he probably doesn’t want to see me anymore."

"Maybe, I should have clarified things with him."

"No chance now..."

Chen Fei’s mood gradually dampened, her eyes began to redden, and tears fell down her cheeks to the ground, seeping into the soil.

"Thud!" A dull knock at the door sounded.

Chen Fei was taken aback for a moment before quickly wiping her tears and getting up.