Chapter 44: A Chance Encounter with Qin Xue and Lu Chi

Could it be that in Lu Chi's heart, I'm actually not special at all?

Soon, Lu Chi's driver parked the car in the library's underground parking lot.

Soon a dedicated attendant approached Lu Chi and politely said, "Young Master Lu, your reserved spot is on the top floor; I'll send someone to take you up, and please hand over your belongings—I'll have someone bring them up shortly."

Hmm.

This extremely friendly attitude once again refreshed Qin Xue's understanding.

Qin Xue hadn't expected the library attendant to have such a good attitude.

They even proactively helped carry their things upstairs.

Soon, Qin Xue followed Lu Chi in the elevator to the top floor.

Qin Xue used to wake up early to queue for a seat at the library door for tutoring, and would stay there all day.

The environment of the City Center Library is the best in Hai Cheng, so Qin Xue often comes back here.

But she also learned for the first time that if you have status and position, you don't need to vie for a seat at this library; even a last‑minute phone call will get you the best spot arranged by the staff.

Qin Xue couldn't help but say, "I didn't expect the library to have a top floor like this."

Qin Xue's eyes were full of longing for this kind of life.

"From now on, you just need to tell the attendant when you come here, and I'll have them take you upstairs."

"Thank you, Lu Chi."

Qin Xue blushed.

Lu Chi led Qin Xue to a random seat and they sat down.

Here there are top‑spec computers, almost brand‑new tablets, and alongside them are markers, notebooks, pens, pencils, colored pens—everything brand new.

Next to it is an independent tea room and coffee shop, stocked with various pastries.

On the nearby table there is also a service bell; if you want to order something, just press the bell.

Qin Xue had never seen such facilities before, and for a moment she was stunned with envy.

"What would you like to drink? I'll have them prepare it."

"Just a regular milk tea will do."

Hmm.

Lu Chi casually fiddled with the computer and completed the order.

Not far away, a familiar voice reached Lu Chi's ears: "I really forgot how to use L'Hopital's rule."

"No problem, let's take it slow."

These two voices made Lu Chi furrow his brow.

Qin Xue was still looking at the various classic menus on the tablet, completely unaware that Lu Chi's mind wasn't here.

"Lu Chi, this dessert…"

Before Qin Xue could finish speaking, Lu Chi had already risen from his chair.

He walked toward the bay window.

Sure enough, he saw Su Yun Jiao and Zhou Xian sitting at the bay window doing homework.

Seeing this, Lu Chi gave a cold snort: "Su Yun Jiao."

Su Yun Jiao frowned, thinking she had misheard.

How could that hate‑studying nuisance Lu Chi possibly show up in a place like the library?

But after Su Yun Jiao turned around, she realized she was wrong.

Lu Chi had actually come to the library after all.

"What's up?"

Su Yun Jiao said it lightly, as if she barely knew Lu Chi.

Lu Chi was angered by Su Yun Jiao's remark, and, restrained by Zhou Xian nearby, he forced himself to hold back his dissatisfaction and asked, "Who let you come here?"

"I'm willing to come here—what business is it of yours?"

Su Yun Jiao turned her head and said to Zhou Xian, "Class monitor, ignore him; let's continue."

"Okay."

Zhou Xian taught Su Yun Jiao how to apply L'Hopital's rule.

And Qin Xue, hearing the voices over there, came over.

When Qin Xue saw that Su Yun Jiao could also come and go here, she felt a bit uneasy inside, but on the surface she still said politely:

"Su Yun Jiao, what a coincidence—I didn't expect you to be here too."

Qin Xue instinctively linked arms with Lu Chi and said, "Lu Chi, should we study together with Su Yun Jiao? We're all friends, so we can work on any problems we don't understand together."

"Perfect, let's do that then."

What Lu Chi disliked most was seeing Su Yun Jiao and Zhou Xian getting close.

After all, he and Su Yun Jiao grew up together since childhood—what is Zhou Xian? Now Su Yun Jiao is inseparable from Zhou Xian.

Lu Chi, on his own, moved his belongings to Su Yun Jiao's side.

Qin Xue naturally sat beside Su Yun Jiao, putting space between Lu Chi and Su Yun Jiao.

Su Yun Jiao hadn't wanted to make an issue of these two, but when the server brought the milk tea and desserts, she couldn't help herself.

Are these two here to study or on a date?

If they're studying, wouldn't it be better to sit farther apart?

If they're on a date, wouldn't it be better to change venues?

Dating in the library is really quite odd.

Su Yun Jiao suddenly said, "Class monitor, let's change seats."

Okay.

Zhou Xian helped Su Yun Jiao tidy up the desk, while Qin Xue on the side actually wished Su Yun Jiao would leave.

But Lu Chi, however, spoke up from the side: "We're all in the same class; what's wrong with studying together and improving together? Or is someone afraid that we being here will affect her seducing men?"

Lu Chi's words, both inside and out, were all about Su Yun Jiao.

Su Yun Jiao frowned and asked: "Lu Chi, what do you mean?"

"What I mean, you know in your heart."

Lu Chi sneered: "You and Zhou Xian, first and second in the class, your grades are so good, yet you want someone to teach you L'Hôpital's rule? Are you joking with me?"

Qin Xue, seeing the atmosphere stiff, proactively acted as a peacemaker, grabbed Su Yun Jiao's arm, and deliberately said: "Jiao Jiao, if you have anything you don't understand, you can ask me; my grades aren't bad either, actually you don't need to ask a male classmate out; this will inevitably lead to gossip and misunderstanding."

Although Qin Xue kept saying it was for Su Yun Jiao's good, her words inside and out were actually saying she was improper, deliberately asking a male classmate out, certainly having ulterior motives.

Su Yun Jiao directly pulled her hand from Qin Xue's grasp: "Sorry, I don't seem close to you, and whoever I ask out has nothing to do with you two, right? How could it be that today it wasn't you who asked Lu Chi out? Your grades are so good, yet you asked Lu Chi to come to the library—could it be that you want to do something else with him?"

Su Yun Jiao's words made Qin Xue's face turn pale instantly.

Lu Chi remembered that Su Yun Jiao used to not like talking; he didn't know when it started, but Su Yun Jiao had become so articulate.

"Xiao Xue is also doing this for your own good, Su Yun Jiao; don't treat others' kindness as dog's liver and lungs here."

Lu Chi was about to get angry, but Zhou Xian grabbed Su Yun Jiao's arm and said: "It was I who asked Jiao Jiao out for tutoring; this has nothing to do with you two originally; I hope you don't disturb us."