Chapter 81: From now on, don't call her sister-in-law

Su Yun Jiao lowered her head and looked at the Good Friend snack Zhou Tingting handed her.

Her mind was full of that advertising slogan: Good Friend, good friends.

And also: Share happiness, share Good Friend.

Su Yun Jiao felt that her relationship with Zhou Tingting wasn't quite that good yet.

Zhou Tingting, what does this mean?

Probably seeing Su Yun Jiao's doubtful thought, Zhou Xian, who was nearby, said: "Tingting really likes that advertisement; this Good Friend snack isn't something just anyone can get from her."

"So... does she want to call a truce with me?"

"Hmm, probably."

From childhood to adulthood, Zhou Tingting has always been the one who dislikes me the most.

When they were little, they attended the same kindergarten.

Zhou Tingting always looks unfavorably at her, and the kids who play with Zhou Tingting also don't want to play with her, so from childhood to adulthood, Zhou Tingting has been her nightmare.

Su Yun Jiao never imagined that one day the two of them might possibly become good friends.

Zhou Tingting walked ahead without turning to look at Su Yun Jiao.

Su Yun Jiao lowered her head and glanced at her own Good Friend snack, and for the first time felt what it was like to have a friend.

In her previous life, because of Lu Chi, she had no friends around her, so she had always relied heavily on Lu Chi.

Now having a friend feels not bad.

After Qin Xue returned to the classroom, she readily handed over the eight hundred yuan from the drawer to Fang Hong, and in the classroom she spoke earnestly: "Sorry, it was because of me that I let down your trust; I won't do it again."

Saying that, Qin Xue again bowed deeply to her classmates in the classroom.

The students of Class One were still easy to talk to; seeing Qin Xue apologize so quickly, they also decided to forgive her.

"Just don't do this again in the future; Fang Hong has been running around for you, rallying everyone to help you. If you do something like that again, you'll be betraying everyone's trust in you, and even if Fang Hong pleads for you, none of us will forgive you."

Hearing that, Qin Xue's face showed even more sincerity as she said: "Everyone, rest assured, I will absolutely never do something like that again."

After speaking, Qin Xue bowed again in front of everyone.

Seeing that, everyone returned to their seats.

Qin Xue lowered her head, as if she had suffered some grievance, and said to Fang Hong beside her: "Honghong, this time I really owe you my thanks; otherwise I truly wouldn't know what to do."

Fang Hong comforted her: "It's fine; we're all classmates. They're angry because they think you deceived them this time, but I believe you—I know you're kind-hearted. This time you only took revenge on Zhou Tingting because you felt wronged; you certainly didn't do it on purpose."

Upon hearing Fang Hong say that, Qin Xue nodded.

Fang Hong said: "But this time we really owe it to Lu Chi's help; otherwise we wouldn't know what would have happened."

"Yeah... thanks to Lu Chi."

Upon mentioning Lu Chi, Qin Xue's eyes shone with brightness.

This time, if it weren't for Lu Chi, she wouldn't have come out unscathed.

When the opportunity arises, I will definitely thank Lu Chi properly.

"Lu Chi broke off with Zhou Tingting for your sake, showing that in his heart you matter far more than she does—I think the two of you will soon become a couple."

Hearing Fang Hong's words, Qin Xue blushed involuntarily: "Honghong... what are you saying?"

"Don't be shy; the New Year's Eve is coming up soon, and then I'll help you figure something out to pair you two up."

Hearing that, Qin Xue lowered her head even more shyly: "No need to go to all that trouble..."

Qin Xue said she didn't want it, but her heart had already blossomed with joy.

If Fang Hong can help me, then I can definitely achieve twice the result with half the effort.

"Don't be shy; I love doing good deeds, so rest assured—I'll definitely help you get everything settled nicely."

Over here, in Class Six.

The New Year's Eve is coming up soon.

After the New Year's Eve comes Su Yun Jiao's coming-of-age ceremony; I don't know how Lu Jingqing has prepared for it.

Zhou Xian beside her said: "The New Year's Eve is coming up soon; at that time the school will let students hold a New Year's Eve party in the classroom—do you... want to sing?"

"No thanks..."

At that cultural performance, Su Yun Jiao had already sung on stage.

She sang so well that she actually felt a bit embarrassed.

Zhou Xian said: "You sang really well that day; I'm sure many people would love to hear you sing again."

Before Su Yun Jiao could thank Zhou Xian for the compliment, Zhou Tingting beside her said: "I heard it. Actually, it's just so-so, bro—your taste is terrible!"

"..."

Su Yun Jiao thus realized she and Zhou Tingting could never be friends.

With such a spiteful mouth, who would want to be friends with Zhou Tingting?

Sitting behind, Lu Chi kept watching Su Yun Jiao's back.

Lu Chi heard the song Su Yun Jiao sang in the auditorium that day.

It sounded great.

But Lu Chi was unwilling to admit it.

The little brother beside him asked: "Brother Lu, will you go home or stay at school for the New Year's Eve party? We can save you a bed!"

Many students in Class Six are boarders, but only Lu Chi, Su Yun Jiao, Zhou Xian, and Zhou Tingting are day students.

Because they have dedicated pick‑up and drop‑off after school, there's no need to worry about distance.

This New Year's Eve party will be held in the evening, roughly during evening self‑study.

But for day students, this raises the question of whether to attend or not.

"Will Zhou Xian participate?"

Zhou Xian is the class monitor; he will definitely participate.

The little follower beside him said: "Zhou Tingting will accompany Zhou Xian; she definitely won't go either, as she hasn't in previous years."

Lu Chi had a look of wanting to speak but stopping himself.

The little follower didn't know what Lu Chi meant.

Finally Lu Chi asked: "What about Su Yun Jiao?"

"Su Yun Jiao? I really didn't notice before; she probably left."

Lu Chi didn't attend the New Year's Eve party before either, so Su Yun Jiao also went home in his private car.

Hearing that Su Yun Jiao wouldn't attend, Zhou Xian lost interest in the New Year's Eve party.

But just then, Fang Hong stood outside the door, looking around.

Lu Chi knew Fang Hong was a friend of Qin Xue.

So he got up and walked toward the door.

Fang Hong directly shoved a cute paper invitation into Lu Chi's hands, saying: "Remember to attend the New Year's Eve party; Xiao Xue has prepared a special program for you!"

Hearing Fang Hong's words, Lu Chi's face didn't show much happiness.

Because he suddenly remembered the accompaniment evidence Su Yun Jiao had shown him that day.

That accompaniment was Qin Xue deliberately giving only half of it to the broadcast room.

That led to a problem occurring in the auditorium performance that time.

This time, what performance does Qin Xue want to prepare again?

Lu Chi suddenly lost interest in these.

But thinking about how Qin Xue has actually been good to him all along, can Lu Chi bring himself to harshly refuse Qin Xue?

Thus he could only casually stuff this heartfelt invitation into his pocket.

After Lu Chi returned to class, one of the little followers couldn't help but say: "How's it going, Brother Lu? Is it that your sister-in-law had Fang Hong deliver a love letter?"

No.

Lu Chi coldly said: "Don't call her sister-in-law anymore."

Hearing that, the several little followers around froze.

Lu Chi and Qin Xue's relationship is good, something everyone knows.

Before, Lu Chi had been ambiguous with Qin Xue.

Now they're just one step away from the final step.

Could it be that Brother Lu actually isn't willing anymore?

Although the other little followers don't know what happened, they're sure Lu Chi's words are correct.

Thus everyone tacitly stopped calling Qin Xue sister-in-law.

Here.

Su Yun Jiao had also been persuaded by Zhou Xian: "I'll participate that day, thank you for the encouragement, class monitor."

"Your studies are now stable; if you later want to get into an ideal university, you still need to do more social activities or join competitions—these can all earn extra points in the College Entrance Exam."

Hearing that, Su Yun Jiao nodded seriously and said: "Okay."

"I'll let you know about such activities in the future."

"No problem."

Su Yun Jiao and Zhou Xian's relationship is getting closer and closer.

Lu Chi suddenly felt that something of his was about to be taken away.

Zhou Xian, what qualifies him to get so close to Su Yun Jiao?

After class, Lu Chi walked up to Su Yun Jiao and tapped her desk.

Su Yun Jiao frowned and asked: "What's up?"

"Come out."

"I'm not going."

"My mother told you to come to my house for dinner tonight."

Hearing the words 'have dinner', Su Yun Jiao immediately became alert.

These past few days she hasn't returned to the Lu Family home.

Lu Chi's mother hasn't said anything.

But behind the scenes she surely wants to find a way to bring the two closer.

Su Yun Jiao said: "No need, Brother Jingqing said he'll take me out for dinner tonight; let's do it another day."

"Your coming-of-age ceremony is coming up soon; my mother kindly wants to organize it for you—why are you so busy? Can't you change the day for dinner with Lu Jingqing?"

Lu Chi's voice rose a bit, and the surrounding classmates heard it.

Since Lu Chi previously mentioned his engagement to Su Yun Jiao, the classmates have tacitly avoided bringing it up.

Because they hadn't been good to Su Yun Jiao before.

They've always thought Su Yun Jiao was the one clinging to Lu Chi.

Now it seems, what's wrong with a fiancée clinging to her fiancé?

Blame Lu Chi—he's held it in for three years without even letting out a fart.

"The coming-of-age ceremony doesn't need to trouble Aunt Lu; Brother Jingqing said he's already arranged it for me."

"Already arranged? When is that?"

"A few days ago, right? Didn't Brother Jingqing mention it to you before? Aunt Lu, don't you know?"

Hearing that, Lu Chi's face immediately darkened.

Su Yun Jiao had lived in the Lu Family for such a long time, as if in an instant she had no relation with them anymore.

Before, Lu Chi had always treated Su Yun Jiao as his exclusive possession, but he forgot that Su Yun Jiao was fundamentally not a member of the Lu Family.

Su Yun Jiao, there's absolutely no need for her to go back to his house to live.

Moreover, there's no need to have the Lu Family hold an coming-of-age ceremony for her.