Chapter 1527: Being Given a

"Then... why are you happy?"

Under Jiang Chenghao's unblinking stare, Xu Xiaoxiao suddenly felt flustered.

She averted her gaze and tried to say in a steady tone, "Helping you before was to put Xin'ai at ease, but now... I think you are a very good person, and you deserve to be happy!"

Xu Xiaoxiao's words made Jiang Chenghao curl his lips, and he said, "You are also a very good person."

Being praised by Jiang Chenghao should be a happy thing.

But Xu Xiaoxiao could not bring herself to be happy.

Because she always felt...

That she had been given a "nice guy" card!

Sigh, even if she was given a "nice guy" card, so what? She shouldn't have harbored extravagant hopes for Jiang Chenghao in the first place!

Because she had those hopes, Xu Xiaoxiao's mood fluctuated, and she had created trouble for herself.

Now, she needed to calm her mindset and return to her original intention.

Only in this way would she not be troubling herself for nothing!

Thinking this through, Xu Xiaoxiao took a deep breath, and then... felt refreshed and clear-headed.

She even had an appetite for her meal!

Watching Xu Xiaoxiao happily tucking into her food, Jiang Chenghao felt a bit puzzled.

He felt that this woman's emotions... were truly unfathomable.

Having eaten their fill, the two of them were much more efficient, and it took them half an hour to settle everything that needed to be communicated.

With this confirmed information, Xu Xiaoxiao's subsequent work direction was much clearer.

She even smiled and remarked to the person beside her, "Meeting in person really is more efficient!"

"Is that so? Then I'll inevitably have to trouble you in the future."

This wasn't a trouble; Xu Xiaoxiao was eager to see Jiang Chenghao more.

But considering that Jiang Chenghao was very busy...

Xu Xiaoxiao suggested, "I can go find you instead."

Jiang Chenghao, however, rejected this suggestion: "I'm the one asking for your help, so how could I have the nerve to put you through that? I'll come here instead. It just so happens that the landscaping at your school is quite nice; taking a trip here can be considered a way to relax."

That was true; when Xu Xiaoxiao felt frustrated, she also liked to walk around the school.

That air, full of negative ions, could truly help one's tense emotions relax.

Just as Xu Xiaoxiao was reflecting on this, Jiang Chenghao said, "Alright, you go back and get busy; I should be going too."

Parting ways made Xu Xiaoxiao feel a bit reluctant.

She hesitated for a moment and tentatively asked, "Shall I see you off?"

"No need, my car is parked nearby." After finishing his refusal, Jiang Chenghao changed his tune, "How about I walk you back to your office, and while I'm at it, breathe in a bit more of the school's air."

How could Xu Xiaoxiao refuse this unexpected little surprise?

She nodded with a smile, and then strolled along the roadside path with Jiang Chenghao.

In the end, Xu Xiaoxiao returned to her office feeling delighted.

But before she could even sit down, she discovered a pink lunch box sitting securely on her desk.

This guy, didn't she tell him to throw it away!

Xu Xiaoxiao frowned, preparing to pick it up and toss it out.

Just as she picked it up, Xu Xiaoxiao noticed the lunch box was damp.

Upon opening it, she discovered that the lunch box had actually been washed clean!

This left Xu Xiaoxiao deeply surprised.

Before, when Xu Xiaoxiao said she wanted to throw the lunch box away, it was just a fit of pique.

Now that the lunch box was perfectly fine and had been washed clean, she couldn't bear to throw it away.

However, once Wang Sinian returned, he would definitely be sarcastic toward Xu Xiaoxiao.

Xu Xiaoxiao prepared herself mentally.

But she hadn't expected...

That after Wang Sinian returned and stayed for just a while, he left in a hurry.

Xu Xiaoxiao's head followed his trajectory as he moved.

Once Wang Sinian left, she asked her colleague nearby, "What has Wang Sinian been busy with these past two days?"

"You don't know?"

Xu Xiaoxiao had been very busy lately and really didn't know about Wang Sinian's affairs, so she shook her head blankly.

"The director has assigned Xiao Wang quite a few tasks, such as clearing out trash, cleaning classrooms, scrubbing laboratory equipment, and so on. Given Xiao Wang's personality, he definitely would have refused, but this time he actually agreed! Now, we are all guessing how long he can keep it up."

The colleague's description left Xu Xiaoxiao deeply surprised.

Her lips parted slightly.

She had only felt that her ears were much quieter before.

She hadn't expected that such unbelievable things would happen to Wang Sinian!

However, whatever Wang Sinian was going through had nothing to do with Xu Xiaoxiao.

It would be best if he stayed busy forever; that way, he wouldn't have to come and cause trouble for Xu Xiaoxiao.

After the brief gossip, Xu Xiaoxiao put away her curiosity and got back to her own work.

But what Xu Xiaoxiao didn't expect was that when she came out of the restroom in the afternoon, she was blocked by Wang Sinian.

Wang Sinian had no expression on his face, reached out his hand to her, and said, "The key."

"What key?"

"The key to the office you use for treatment!"

Xu Xiaoxiao immediately became guarded: "What for? Are you going to touch my laboratory equipment?"

"Do I look that idle? I'm going there to clean up!"

The air suddenly went silent.

And then...

Pfft—

Xiao Xiao didn't mean to laugh, but Wang Sinian's awkward face and unyielding gaze were truly...

Too funny!

Xiao Xiao's smile grew wider and wider, but Wang Sinian's face grew darker and darker.

Finally, he began to roar: "What are you laughing at? You are the last person who should be mocking me!!"

Wang Sinian's roar was a bit loud, attracting the attention of others nearby.

Feeling embarrassed, Xiao Xiao reined in her laughter and said, "You're just trying to pin this on me, aren't you!"

This wasn't about pinning anything on anyone; the reason Wang Sinian was doing all these miscellaneous tasks was entirely because of the woman before him!

And yet...

She didn't know anything!

She even joined others in mocking him!!

It was too much!!!

The more Wang Sinian thought about it, the angrier and more aggrieved he felt; even the way he looked at Xiao Xiao was full of accusation.

Xiao Xiao had expected Wang Sinian to retort.

The result?

The guy just stood there, staring at Xiao Xiao, looking aggrieved.

Yes, aggrieved.

Xiao Xiao had never imagined that she would see those two words written on Wang Sinian's face.

It was just a bit bizarre!

Wang Sinian could feel Xiao Xiao sizing him up.

That gaze was full of surprise.

Wang Sinian didn't like being looked at like that, so he averted his gaze and held out his hand again: "The key!"

This time, Xiao Xiao didn't say a word and silently handed the key over.

Wang Sinian took the key and left immediately.

That huffy appearance really looked like a punching bag.

Xiao Xiao touched her nose, wondering why she had a feeling of... bullying someone?

But that was Wang Sinian; could it ever be someone else's turn to bully him?

She must have had an illusion!

Xiao Xiao convinced herself and prepared to go about her business.

But after walking only a few steps, Xiao Xiao suddenly stopped.

Xiao Xiao's laboratory equipment and research data were all in that office.

And Wang Sinian was currently in a fit of rage.

If he were to lose his mind for a moment and lay a hand on her treasures...

Xiao Xiao shivered, then turned around, lifted her feet, and secretly followed Wang Sinian!