[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-shut-up-young-lady-obediently-hand-over-the-mone":3,"chapter-shut-up-young-lady-obediently-hand-over-the-mone-shut-up-young-lady-obediently-hand-over-the-mone-chapter-26":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Shut Up, Young Lady, Obediently Hand Over The Money And Don't Confess!",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1798479,2397,"Chapter 26 : How Could This Even Relate to Me","shut-up-young-lady-obediently-hand-over-the-mone-chapter-26",26,"\u003Cp>Pure white gauze curtains fluttered gently in the wind, with several pots of perfectly bloomed white roses on the windowsill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A violin was placed beside the bed, with a light blue ribbon tied to the bow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adeline lay sprawled on the bed, her body sinking into the soft mattress, rose tea-colored hair scattered across pink sheets, gleaming softly in the sunlight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The communication seal on the desk continuously transmitted files, sending the latest centennial celebration guidelines from the academy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lately, whenever she closed her eyes, she would remember what Felyn had said to her at the banquet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She remembered the music playing at the banquet, the scents, Felyn's serious expression, gentle tone, and those eyes looking at her...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'In my heart, you're already number one in the world.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ahhhhh!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adeline buried her head in the pillow, her white-stockinged legs with their enticing curves kicking at the bed non-stop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Too embarrassing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was clearly just contract work—why did that guy have to say such things on his own!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He actually, actually said something about already being number one in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who cares!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time Adeline's psychology and body weren't coordinating well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her ears were red as if about to drip blood, her heartbeat so fast it seemed ready to burst from her chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ahhh enough enough!\" She shook her head vigorously, trying to shake out all these images.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But that phrase was like a brand, impossible to dispel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pillow had been hugged out of shape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you like me that much?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adeline pouted, saying this quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had achieved great victory at the banquet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Felyn had truly chosen her in front of Viloti.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In front of Adeline, he had once again expressed the passionate heart hidden beneath their contract.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Speaking of contracts, Adeline remembered her contract with Felyn would expire soon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter—she'd just renew it then. She wanted to use this opportunity to thoroughly torment the Viloti in her heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Buzz, buzz.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The communication seal's vibration startled Adeline.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"President, all information about the centennial celebration has been transmitted.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Got it. Thank you for your hard work.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adeline's voice returned to its gentle tone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lanchester Academy's centennial celebration was about to be held.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the neighboring Saint Andros Academy's centennial celebration happened to be on the same day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two principals chatted and laughed during their exchange, got excited, and decided why not hold it together—how lively that would be.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The matter was settled just like that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it made life difficult for the teachers and student councils responsible for coordination, who had already cursed them as evil gods behind their backs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adeline had been busy with this for two days.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A bunch of noble young masters and ladies gathering together wasn't particularly fun anyway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though it was being held jointly with Saint Andros Academy where Felyn attended, Felyn's current status was still that of a commoner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She couldn't very well spend the entire centennial celebration with him in front of so many people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh right, President, there are some new requirements. The principal says this centennial celebration should showcase the school's fair environment, so...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adeline's head started aching again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was that principal going to mess around again?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every time he insisted on adding strange requirements that made her very busy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Might as well have the Claude family stop funding him!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So the principal said to encourage nobles and commoners to participate in centennial activities together.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A very troubled voice came through the seal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The principal also said he hopes the student council can take the lead... actively finding a commoner as a partner...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adeline's blue-gray pupils instantly dilated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next year she'd sponsor the principal an additional ten million crowns.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Actively finding a commoner partner—wasn't that specifically pointing to Felyn!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wait!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why was she so excited?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adeline came to her senses and patted her cheeks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"President?! Such a requirement is indeed difficult. After all, having Lady President contact a commoner... I should tell the principal to cancel this suggestion.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Adeline fall silent, the other party thought she was resistant to this matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't!Cough cough, I mean, no need.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adeline realized her reaction was too intense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Isn't this exactly an opportunity to showcase Lanchester Academy's educational philosophy? Academically, nobles and commoners should have equal opportunities anyway. Our student council should set an example too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then President means...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's do as the principal suggests. But even for our student council members, we can't force them to find commoner partners—we must respect everyone's wishes. I'll revise the plan content.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After politely saying goodbye, Adeline jumped up from bed and went to her desk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The communication seal contained long hosting guidelines and plans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adeline indeed saw items encouraging nobles and commoners to partner together for centennial activities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Usually, such activities had nobles and commoners playing separately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now the principal probably wanted to change this situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adeline felt there was no difference between commoners and nobles anyway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rather, there were more idiots among nobles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But since she represented the Claude family, her every word and action was watched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If she got too close to Felyn, people would inevitably gossip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now, Adeline approaching Felyn was for a greater cause, to implement the academy's educational philosophy—definitely not because she wanted to...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Obviously Felyn definitely wanted to be with her!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was truly kind, a good boss who thought of her employees!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adeline continued reading and saw the registration requirements for commoner students participating in activities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just ordinary requirements for academic excellence, plus needing at least passing grades on joint exams.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These requirements weren't high—commoner students who could enter Lanchester and Saint Andros Academies were all academically excellent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wait.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There seemed to be one exception.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Felyn seemed to be a fallen noble who became a commoner, right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His grades seemed quite poor?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Seiwa Joint Examination would be held next week.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adeline thought about it—if she tutored him, there should still be time!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Felyn was really too stupid, she'd have to give him intensive overnight training!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But since being attacked by that hateful pink-haired girl in the dungeon, her current private residence often had family guards checking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If her father knew she'd had a boy stay overnight, he'd definitely be very angry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In that case, it seemed she'd have to go to Felyn's house for overnight tutoring...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adeline flopped onto the bed, staring at the ceiling with misty eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Going to Felyn's house for tutoring...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two of them alone in a room, under dim lamplight...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No no no!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She covered her burning face with a pillow, but the images in her mind became clearer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That idiot would definitely say strange things again, definitely look at her with those gentle eyes again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her face grew redder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such a scene surely wouldn't happen, right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Teacher Sofia, I received it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On Viloti's communication seal came Sofia's instructions about the two schools' joint centennial celebration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This activity encourages nobles and commoners to partner together. I thought about it and feel Student Felyn is quite good. I wonder about your willingness...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm willing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Viloti agreed immediately without waiting for Sofia to finish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yesterday she'd struggled internally while walking toward Felyn's front door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The short distance had taken Viloti a full hour.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But she'd taken too long—the Silafiel family guards, seeing the young lady hadn't returned, quickly found her and stuffed her into the car to go home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She sat obediently in the car, expression still cold. But her slightly furrowed brow and unconsciously clenched fingers revealed her inner unwillingness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Viloti was angry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But she couldn't voice it because she was going to a boy's house.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing the cold reply through the seal, Sofia couldn't help but smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But there's a condition—Felyn needs at least passing grades on next week's joint exam, but his grades are too poor.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I understand, teacher. I'll help him with tutoring.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mm, having this intention is good. But with Felyn's current grades, you'd probably need to tutor him after school too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now she'd have guards following her at night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her father was constantly home now too—he wouldn't allow males in her house.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cough cough, to respond to the principal's academic fairness philosophy, teacher wouldn't be unable to help.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After saying some other things, they ended the call.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sofia removed her glasses, smiling brilliantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scent of youthful romance made her ten years younger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since learning Viloti actually had special feelings for Felyn, Sofia had wanted to play matchmaker.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Felyn's current attitude toward Viloti was somewhat cold, but that was just the stubbornness typical of boys this age.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as she got them close together, Sofia believed Felyn would definitely have a change of heart about Viloti.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Sofia was young, she'd had an ambiguous relationship with a commoner boy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Felyn was very similar to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Same class disparity, same pitifulness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Sofia had ultimately chosen a noble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The marriage wasn't smooth—they divorced soon after having a child.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She often wondered how good it would have been if she'd been more resolute and chosen that boy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they could be together, Sofia would resolve her own regrets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though Sofia clearly knew their family backgrounds had huge differences, even if it worked out, the final result might not be good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Silafiel would definitely give Felyn a huge breakup fee.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Felyn might be heartbroken for a few years, then spend the rest of his life with huge savings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Better than him pursuing Viloti while gnawing cold bread.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Objectively speaking, this was the best outcome for Felyn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damn it, Viloti actually had feelings for Felyn—such explosive news demanded matchmaking, or she wouldn't be human!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Student Felyn, you must remember to thank me properly!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1605,"2026-06-09T04:36:13.934Z",1,"novelbin.me","35b1f1dbe8dc3d914cb0ec43abc5b9823a9ce678b9dbbad975b93c28891af684","shut-up-young-lady-obediently-hand-over-the-mone-chapter-27","shut-up-young-lady-obediently-hand-over-the-mone-chapter-25",727,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fshut-up-young-lady-obediently-hand-over-the-mone-cover.jpg"]