Chapter 123: Lu Jingqing Takes the Initiative to Find Her

Su Yun Jiao took the test paper, then began answering it seriously; Zhou Tingting and Zhou Xian beside her seemed already accustomed to this series of operations, so they wrote a bit faster than Su Yun Jiao.

By the time she finished a set of test papers, the sky outside had already turned dark.

Su Yun Jiao now understood why Zhou Xian and Zhou Tingting's grades were so good—extracurricular tutoring was indispensable.

The teacher took the test paper, glanced through it, and saw that Su Yun Jiao's English was a weak point, her math was slightly lacking here, but fortunately the gap wasn't large.

They had been in class all evening, until nine o'clock at night.

Su Yun Jiao lowered her head and glanced at the time on her watch.

Lu Jingqing… could he still be waiting for her to go back?

Is Lu Jingqing already unhappy?

"Miss Su, could you please do this problem again?"

The tutor beside her placed another problem specifically in front of Su Yun Jiao.

Su Yun Jiao nodded.

The thought of Lu Jingqing she had just had was merely a fleeting instant.

Lu Jingqing is so busy.

He probably wouldn't think of himself.

This side.

The hanging clock on the wall of Jingyuan ticked second by second.

Since Su Yun Jiao wasn't home today, time seemed to pass especially slowly.

Lu Jingqing lowered his head in the study and glanced at his watch, discovering it was already almost ten o'clock.

But Su Yun Jiao still had no news at all.

"Xiao Li."

"Boss Lu."

Secretary Li pushed open the study door, thinking Lu Jingqing had a work arrangement, but he didn't expect Lu Jingqing to say: "Call the Zhou family and ask when Su Yun Jiao will be back."

"Now?"

Secretary Li froze for a moment: "But Miss Su said before leaving that she wouldn't be coming back to eat today, right?"

"She only said she wouldn't come back for dinner tonight, and didn't say she'd return this late."

It's already almost ten o'clock.

Getting home wouldn't that be around twelve?

Seeing Lu Jingqing's displeased expression, Secretary Li could only dial the Zhou family's number.

After a brief inquiry with the other party, Secretary Li hung up and told Lu Jingqing: "Boss Lu, the Zhou family's servant said Miss Su is currently studying with Young Master Zhou and Miss Zhou; the tutoring session has about forty minutes left, and they've already had dinner tonight."

"Go drive."

Lu Jingqing took off his glasses.

Secretary Li glanced at the unfinished company documents on Lu Jingqing's desk and couldn't help saying: "Boss Lu, there are still forty minutes; why don't we go a bit later? Company matters are urgent, and Miss Su won't be lost."

The Zhou family's security is famously good; there will absolutely be no problems.

Seeing Secretary Li dare to influence his decision, Lu Jingqing immediately lifted his head and glanced at Secretary Li: "You don't understand; tomorrow the company will find someone who can understand to replace you."

Upon hearing that, Secretary Li hurriedly said: "I'll go drive now!"

Saying that, Secretary Li walked toward the door.

Lu Jingqing rubbed his temples, went downstairs, and said to Liu Ma, who was tidying up bowls and chopsticks in the kitchen: "Bring out a bottle of chilled plum juice."

"Okay."

Liu Ma quickly brought out the plum juice and carefully wrapped it: "Miss Su loves chilled plum juice the most; Boss Lu really cares about her affairs."

The plum juice had been chilled in advance by Lu Jingqing's request.

It was probably meant for Su Yun Jiao to drink.

Lu Jingqing lightly said: "I'll drink it myself."

After saying that, Lu Jingqing walked to the outside of Jingyuan.

The car drove straight toward the Zhou family's residence.

Su Yun Jiao had been writing test papers in a room for several hours, listening to lectures until her head felt swollen, and she felt white spots before her eyes.

Zhou Xian beside her saw Su Yun Jiao's dazed state and told the tutors: "Let's stop here for today; we'll continue next time."

"Okay, Young Master."

The several tutors quickly left the room.

Zhou Xian also walked to the window and opened it.

When the fresh outside air entered her nostrils, Su Yun Jiao instantly felt revived.

Zhou Tingting shoved a piece of chocolate into Su Yun Jiao's hand, saying: "When you feel your brain isn't up to it, eat a piece of chocolate to replenish energy; your mind will work again soon."

"Yeah."

Su Yun Jiao eagerly stuffed a piece of chocolate into her mouth: "I never imagined your family's tutoring is charged by the day—studying like this every day, aren't you exhausted to death?"

Zhou Tingting said: "It's fine; we don't tutor every day. Isn't it because the College Entrance Exam is coming? A quick sprint will do; normally we're at home, we can take any dance or music class we want."

"The Zhou family truly lives up to being an aristocratic clan."

Su Yun Jiao shook her head.

With such educational resources, it's no wonder they've remained wealthy for generations.

Zhou Xian said: "It's already ten o'clock; I'll take you to the rear garden for a stroll to relax, and then I'll have the driver send you home shortly."

"Sure."

Su Yun Jiao nodded and said: "When I first arrived, I noticed your family has an exceptionally large rear garden—it's really beautiful."

That's natural, that rear garden was designed by some famous designer, it's been over a hundred years, I'll take you to see it.

Zhou Tingting stood up, and Zhou Xian followed behind the two of them.

Although it was already night, the Zhou family's rear garden was everywhere bright with lights, making the garden appear even more antiquated and full of a sense of age.

Su Yun Jiao looked at a greenhouse and asked, "This is the rose garden, right."

I like roses, so my mother had someone build a greenhouse especially for me, so I can see various roses all year round.

Zhou Tingting turned her back, happily saying, "How is it? Is my mother good to me?"

Really good.

Su Yun Jiao's eyes inevitably showed an envious expression.

She had long forgotten what her mother was like to her.

Having parents in this world who dote on oneself, serving as one's strong backing.

To her, it is extremely luxurious.

Zhou Xian also realized Zhou Tingting had misspoken, so he said to her, "I think we've wandered enough; Mother didn't say she'd spot-check your homework? Go upstairs first."

Right! I forgot about that, brother, could you have someone send Su Yun Jiao back later? I'll go upstairs first.

Okay.

Zhou Xian watched Zhou Tingting run upstairs, his gaze falling on Su Yun Jiao.

Su Yun Jiao's gaze had been on the rose greenhouse, and Zhou Xian said, "Do you want to go take a look? Inside is still quite pretty."

Can I?

Of course you can.

Zhou Xian led Su Yun Jiao to the rose greenhouse; as soon as they entered, Su Yun Jiao felt the rose fragrance directly rush into her nostrils, the garden full of roses of myriad colors filling her vision.

It truly is very beautiful.