Chapter 389

"But you should first say what you want to collect; after all, I am not someone who can give you just anything, Teacher."

Natsume Chikage first looked around the laboratory, his gaze sweeping over rows of instruments, and asked:

"Actually, just what is in this laboratory, but I want to take a look first, is that okay?"

Shi Tian Xinya nodded, waving his hand generously:

"In the laboratory... of course that's okay."

At this moment.

Xiao Jing Youcai picked up a precision microscope from the side, smiled, and held it up:

"Natsume-kun, choose this."

Natsume Chikage was stunned:

"Why?"

Xiao Jing Youcai extended a finger, smiling and saying, her eyes cunning:

"If you choose this, it will be very profitable to take it out and sell it."

Her words immediately made the three people in the laboratory—Natsume Chikage, Jiu Jing Ziyuan, and Shi Tian Xinya—fall silent, and the air was quiet for a moment.

Shi Tian Xinya said, not knowing whether to laugh or cry:

"This... this is indeed quite expensive to sell; if you really want it, Natsume-kun, it's not impossible."

Natsume Chikage shook his head and smiled, his tone firm:

"No."

"Although I am very short of money, the purpose of collecting is not for money, it is purely just an interest."

"Thank you for Teacher Xiao Jing's suggestion, and thank you for Teacher Shi Tian's understanding, but let's forget it."

Xiao Jing Youcai blinked her eyes, obviously somewhat surprised that Natsume Chikage was the kind of person who could stick to principles even when poor, and there was a bit more exploration in her gaze.

Shi Tian Xinya sighed in relief, and at the same time appreciated Natsume Chikage even more, a gratified smile appearing on his face.

And Jiu Jing Ziyuan grabbed the back of the collar of Xiao Jing Youcai, who was groping around and wanting to continue giving suggestions to Natsume Chikage, pulling her back to her side.

"What to collect is Natsume-kun's business; you behave yourself here."

Xiao Jing Youcai spread her hands helplessly, making a gesture of surrender:

"Alright..."

Natsume Chikage pretended to rummage around, finally flipping through the black notebook on the table, his fingers brushing over the cover, nodding slightly with satisfaction, and suggested:

"I have been very fond of physics class recently, and the content in this notebook of yours is very useful to me; I would like to collect this one, is that okay?"

Shi Tian Xinya was stunned, then nodded gratifiedly, smiling dazed, fine lines appearing at the corners of his eyes:

"Of course that's okay."

"Rather, the fact that you can have this thought of studying hard is something any of us teachers are very happy to see."

"However, part of the content in this notebook is my own insights, and I want to re-copy and organize them into a new notebook."

"How about I give it to you in a few days?"

Natsume Chikage had no objections, happily saying, this was exactly what he wanted:

"Hmm, I have no problem."

It was only a few days, Natsume Chikage could fully afford to wait.

Since that was the case.

In the next few days, he would also be able to obtain another piece of special equipment.

"However... is this one enough?"

Shi Tian Xinya was still somewhat puzzled; he felt that Natsume Chikage could get something better, pointing to the more expensive instruments nearby.

Xiao Jing Youcai also reminded him, leaning closer:

"There are still many interesting, and even more valuable things in Teacher Shi Tian's classroom; Natsume-kun, would you like to consider it again?"

Jiu Jing Ziyuan didn't speak, but she also felt that Natsume Chikage had hit the mark by chance this time and had indeed helped Teacher Shi Tian a great deal.

So she also felt that Natsume Chikage could take something better.

Natsume Chikage shook his head and smiled, his attitude still clear:

"No need, this one is quite good."

Shi Tian Xinya sighed in relief, gratified, and patted his shoulder:

"Alright, then let's settle on this one."

Xiao Jing Youcai puffed out her cheeks, starting to not understand this Natsume Chikage, looking him up and down.

She had thought he was just a handsome young man, and apart from his skin, he was likely the same as those star idols on TV—hollow inside, flashy but without substance, looking good but useless, a silver-spear wax-head, and very easily influenced by the outside world.

Now it seems, it's not like that at all.

Even this Natsume Chikage looked very mature, without any of the restlessness and youthful vigor that one should have at this age.

And the cold and elegant Jiu Jing Ziyuan, although she didn't say anything, had her gaze on Natsume Chikage all along, not knowing what she was thinking, her eyes thoughtful.

Afternoon.

After school.

Collection Force.

The sunlight at three in the afternoon filtered through the window, casting a warm tone over the department room.

Natsume Chikage, who had just finished school, along with Xuecun Lingyin and Xiyuanji Qilai, were all waiting quietly here for Classmate Tengyuan Kui to arrive, each doing their own things.

Xiyuanji Qilai gently clasped her hands together, smiling, her voice light:

"By the way, I have already let the driver wait at the entrance."

"Let's take the car later."

Xuecun Lingyin was already Xiyuanji Qilai's best friend, so she naturally knew about her family's wealth and didn't have much of a reaction to this, continuing to read her book.

"I have no problem."

Natsume Chikage had known the Xiyuanji family before, so he naturally knew about Xiyuanji Qilai's family background, and nodded slightly.

But what he was moved by was not that Xiyuanji Qilai had a private driver.

It was just that since he started school, he discovered that there were really too many wealthy young ladies in this school...

It was really the kind where you look at a student in the class, looking very ordinary and plain, but in reality, any small item or small bag they take out is terrifyingly expensive.

Soon.

Classmate Tengyuan Kui pushed open the door, jumping in full of energy, her twin tails swaying along with her.

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"Kui—is back!"

It is said that having someone full of energy by your side can always bring joy and a good mood.

Natsume Chikage looked at her like this, and his mood was indeed much better, smiling:

"Since you're here, let's set off."

Xuecun Lingyin was already used to Classmate Tengyuan Kui's energy, packing her literature book into her schoolbag, zipping it up, and standing up:

"Hmm, let's go."

Xiyuanji Qilai also put away the stone she was researching, carefully putting it back into her schoolbag, standing up happily, and patting her skirt:

"Hmm, let's go."

However, just as the four of them intended to leave the department room.

They only heard the sound of the door being pushed open again.

They saw Jinweitong suddenly walk in at this time, her pace straight, coming to Natsume Chikage's side with a clear goal, her gaze direct.

And this familiar scene immediately made Xuecun Lingyin, Xiyuanji Qilai, and Classmate Tengyuan Kui stunned, a feeling of déjà vu rising in their hearts.

That was exactly the scene from yesterday when Jinweitong "snatched" Natsume Chikage away in front of the three of them, instantly replayed.

Xuecun Lingyin immediately narrowed her eyes, as if facing a great enemy.

Xiyuanji Qilai puffed out her fair little cheeks, obviously somewhat unhappy, the corners of her mouth drooping.

Classmate Tengyuan Kui widened her eyes, arms akimbo in anger, like a small animal protecting its food. ===== CHAPTER 390 =====