Chapter 96: Chapter 96
So the night he stayed at the villa, she didn’t rest at all, and for several days afterward, she stayed up doing experiments. Even if she had a body made of iron, she couldn’t withstand such strain.
Bai Su’s jade-like fingers brushed against her cheek, "The bath is ready, wash up, then get a good sleep. Can we return to Beijing afterward?"
Rong Zhi looked at him expressionlessly, and after a long while, she slowly nodded.
Bai Su raised his brows, smiling like a cat that just got the cream. Pinching the exquisite skin beneath his hand, he let go of the boy’s leg and stood up to leave.
Rong Zhi lay on the bed for a while before getting up to take a shower.
Forty minutes later, the bedroom door was quietly opened, and Bai Kafei’s cat head peeked in first, only to be pushed back by a hand. Bai Su held her at the door for a moment, frowning at the wide-open window letting in light.
He tiptoed into the room and carefully drew the curtains.
The room was immediately plunged into darkness.
In the darkness, Bai Su looked toward the faintly raised lump in the middle of the bed. He walked over, bent his knees slightly, and leaned on the bed edge, pulling the blanket over the boy, lowering his gaze. The boy’s half-delicate face brushed against the blanket edge.
Asleep, she was soft and peaceful.
At some unknown point, Bai Kafei slipped from his arms and habitually jumped to the boy’s pillow, sniffing her face gently. From Bai Su’s perspective, the kitten seemed to be kissing the boy’s cheek.
He nudged Bai Kafei’s nose away, but Bai Kafei ignored him, sticking closely by at times like these.
Bai Su had no choice but to let Bai Kafei do whatever she wanted on the boy’s face. Watching for a while, Bai Su lightly touched his tongue to his lip corner, his eyes slightly narrowing, suddenly curving into a silent smile as he leaned over to occupy the half face that the boy left uncovered.
In her sleep, Rong Zhi felt discomfort on her face, frowning and turning over.
Bai Su’s gaze paused, thinking she was awake, holding the pose without moving.
After a while, the room was still silent.
He ground his molars, unwilling, and gave the boy’s face a bite.
Scaring people isn’t right, there needs to be punishment.
A shallow bite mark appeared on the fair face.
Bai Su stroked his masterpiece with satisfaction, feeling very pleased.
It’s fortunate that Rong Zhi hadn’t rested in days, sleeping deeply; otherwise, she would have kicked him out long ago, never giving him the chance to leave a bite mark here.
When Rong Zhi woke up, it was already ten-thirty at night. She had a comfortable sleep, though Bai Kafei had somehow climbed onto her bed during the night, with the entire cat face right in front of her, cheeks full of Bai Kafei’s slobber.
Her face still felt a bit uncomfortable, but she didn’t think much of it, picking up the cat to wash up and head downstairs, leaving the last bits of experiment work to Fu Liang. She packed her things, preparing to leave.
Before leaving, Bai Su somehow managed to bring over a large pile of gift boxes.
"These are welcome gifts for the master and junior. It was all done in a rush, not very well prepared. I’ll bring something better next time, sorry about that."
Fu Liang was pretty laid-back, taking the gifts as just things. He cared more about Bai Su as a person. Liking the person, the gifts naturally seemed pleasing too.
He patted Bai Su’s shoulder, smiling, "No need, your presence is more than enough. Saying sorry is too formal, be sure to visit often."
Bai Su nodded, "I will."
Of course, I’ll visit again, though maybe next time I’ll come with a different identity.
Xu Ningxing was not as easily persuaded as Fu Liang. He looked at Bai Su coldly, "I..."
"There’s a YBH-Dream-D motorcycle parked in the front yard. Junior, want to check if you like it?" Bai Su said with a smile.
Xu Ningxing: "..."
He turned and walked toward the front yard.
Bai Su slipped one hand into his pocket, smiling lazily.
Rong Zhi had no reaction to this.
Xu Ningxing loved motorcycles dearly; Bai Su’s move was hitting his weak spot.
After handling the master and junior, Bai Su almost strutted away.
...
On Thursday night, around eight o’clock, Rong Zhi and Bai Su arrived in Beijing.
Rong Zhi needed to return to Huqing District to sort her things. Bai Su went back to Tingshan Villa first, so when Rong Zhi came to the hospital to relieve Rong Fengmian around ten, Bai Su happened to arrive with a warm night snack.
He stood by the door, lifting an eyebrow at seeing her, "What a coincidence, you just got here too."
Rong Zhi moved aside, "What are you doing here?"
Bai Su declared righteously, "I’ve missed Auntie, having not seen her for a week."
Then he greeted He Songzhi, who was reading a book on the hospital bed, smiling gracefully, "Hello Auntie, I brought you the mustard and lean meat congee you love. Please try it, and if you like it, I’ll continue bringing it for you."
He Songzhi laughed, covering her mouth, "Auntie’s full for tonight, you and Zai Zai eat it instead."
"Alright," Bai Su opened the snack bag, taking out two servings of congee and garlic shrimp, looking at Rong Zhi, "Zai Zai come over, it’s time for a night snack."
Rong Zhi: "Who let you call me Zai Zai?"
Bai Su donned gloves to peel the shrimp, responding smoothly, "Auntie asked me to."
Rong Zhi: "?"
He Songzhi couldn’t help but laugh.
Rong Zhi rubbed her forehead, "Don’t call me that."
Bai Su: "Okay, okay, I’ll listen to Zai Zai, come have some shrimp."
Rong Zhi: "..."
Wishing to stuff that reckless mouth full of shrimp.
...
Halfway through the night snack, Rong Zhi received a call from Yao Xiaoshan.
"So, what do you think? The principal said I should handle the forum issue. If you agree, I’ll release your entrance exam scores." Yao Xiaoshan said.
She referred to the cheating rumors hanging around Rong Zhi recently in school. Though fewer people talked about it after the monthly test, some students still stirred trouble secretly. Yao Xiaoshan has been keeping an eye on it, but with no results, she felt frustrated, and that led her to think of Rong Zhi’s entrance exam scores.
At that time, three teachers were present, and Rong Zhi hadn’t been to school. That exam was the best evidence of Rong Zhi’s true capability.
Also, Yao Xiaoshan had a personal motive.
She actually disliked Zhou Zhongming’s attitude towards Rong Zhi. As a teacher, he should lead by example, and she saw none of that in Zhou Zhongming.
Zhou Zhongming’s bias was too severe, and she wanted to use this opportunity to give him a wake-up call.
Rong Zhi leaned against the railing, her hand casually dropping to tap the railing, contemplating briefly before calmly replying, "Alright."
Yao Xiaoshan: "Alright, I’ll handle this for you, you focus on your studies, and remember to attend class next week."
"Mm."
Rong Zhi returned to the hospital room, where a bowl of peeled shrimp was already on the table.
Bai Su was slowly wiping his hands, and as he saw her return, he pushed the shrimp towards her and picked up the congee to drink.
Rong Zhi sat down, poking Bai Su’s arm.
Bai Su looked up, "Hmm?"
A small shrimp was handed to his lips.
Bai Su paused for a moment.
"Open your mouth."
This time Bai Su really froze.
He hesitantly parted his lips, and the shrimp was pushed into his mouth.
Springy shrimp meat, rich with garlic flavor.
Rong Zhi pulled back her hand to drink congee.
Bai Su’s tongue tucked the delicious shrimp into his cheek, his eyes, like rippling peach blossoms, curved into a joyous arc, his heart rolling in a honey pot, sweet and syrupy.
Elsewhere.
After Yao Xiaoshan hung up, she logged into Mingwu High School’s intranet and updated the senior year entrance exam scores using her account.
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Chapter Seven
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