You're dumping me, huh? Fine, then I'll just pick up the school beauty and make her my wif

Jiang Che stood in front of the sink, turned on the tap, and kept splashing water on his face, which finally cooled his feverish brain down a little.

He braced his hands on the marble countertop, looking at his disheveled reflection in the mirror, feeling a sense of despair.

This is only the third day of living together.

There are still many days ahead, and if this happens every morning, his body will eventually develop problems from holding it in.

After calming down for a while, Jiang Che shook off all the messy thoughts in his mind, picked up his cup, and prepared to start washing up.

Just then, footsteps came from outside the door and stopped at the bathroom door.

Boom, boom, boom.

Three very careful knocks on the door.

Jiang Che put the cup he was holding down again, then went over and opened the door.

Su Qinghe stood at the door, her hands behind her back, her head lowered, looking at her toes, her fluffy rabbit slippers rubbing against the floor.

"Why are you up?"

Although he had calmed down, Jiang Che still felt a little awkward when he saw Su Qinghe. "It's only 6:30. Aren't you going to take a nap?"

Su Qinghe shook her head, a few tufts of hair on her head swaying slightly. "I'm not going to sleep."

After that commotion, she had no desire to sleep.

Moreover, Jiang Che wasn't in bed anymore, so the blankets suddenly felt empty and cold. She couldn't feel at ease lying there alone and couldn't fall asleep at all.

Jiang Che saw through her little scheme but didn't point it out.

He stepped aside to make way for him, "Then come in and wash up."

Only then did Su Qinghe dare to step inside.

Jiang Che took Su Qinghe's pink mouthwash cup from the shelf, filled it with water, squeezed toothpaste onto her toothbrush, and then put it into her hand.

"Brush slowly, don't shove it up your throat."

Su Qinghe held a toothbrush in her hand and stood obediently next to Jiang Che, putting the toothbrush into her mouth by feel.

The two stood side by side in front of a huge mirror; one was tall and handsome, the other petite and cute.

Jiang Che looked at their faces covered in foam in the mirror and thought the scene looked quite harmonious.

Although Su Qinghe couldn't see the image in the mirror, she could hear Jiang Che brushing his teeth right next to her ear, very close.

This feeling made her feel particularly secure, and filled the emptiness in her heart that she had been struggling with.

After washing up, Jiang Che settled Su Qinghe at the dining table and went into the kitchen.

It wasn't anything complicated. I just put a few slices of toast in the bread machine, simmered them for a bit, fried two soft-boiled eggs, and heated two cups of milk.

Soon, the aroma of breakfast wafted out.

"Have something to eat for now. If I'm not back for lunch, I'll order takeout for you."

Jiang Che pushed the plate in front of Su Qinghe and took her hand, letting her touch the knife and fork.

"But I'll try to come back around noon."

Su Qinghe was taking a small bite of bread when she heard this, and her cheeks puffed out as she stopped eating.

"Need not……"

She swallowed the food in her mouth with difficulty. "You came back too late at noon. I can order takeout myself. I already know how to use my phone."

It takes half an hour to go back and forth. He doesn't have much time for lunch break to begin with, and he has to run back to get her food. It's too hard for him.

Su Qinghe felt sorry for Jiang Che.

Jiang Che took a sip of milk. He knew that although Su Qinghe said she didn't need it, she actually wished he would stay at home all day and not go anywhere.

If he really doesn't come back, this girl probably won't be able to have a proper lunch; she might just have to make do with a couple of bites of dry bread.

The two finished their breakfast quietly.

Jiang Che went back to his room to change into his school uniform, picked up his schoolbag, and prepared to leave.

Su Qinghe followed him all the way to the entrance.

She didn't say anything, just stood there quietly, listening to Jiang Che making sounds as he prepared to leave.

Jiang Che changed his shoes, straightened up and looked at her like this. He couldn't help but reach out and ruffle her hair. "Alright, stop acting like it's a life-or-death situation."

"I just go to school and come back at noon."

Su Qinghe's head was being gently rubbed by him, but she didn't flinch. "Okay, be careful."

Jiang Che chuckled and hummed in agreement, then instructed her, "When you're home alone, don't open the door for anyone. If Bai Yuning comes... tsk, if she comes, just open the door for her. It'll keep you company and help you pass the time."

He remembered that Bai Yuning was off work on Mondays, and knowing her usual behavior, she would most likely come to his place to visit Su Qinghe, so he gave Su Qinghe a heads-up.

"Okay." Su Qinghe nodded obediently.

……

Ring ring ring—

The bell rang for morning self-study.

Jiang Che strolled leisurely into the classroom through the back door.

The homeroom teacher, Old Li, was standing on the podium, staring down at the students like a demon. When he saw Jiang Che come in, he didn't even lift his eyelids, clearly used to the young master's habit of scouting the classroom.

Jiang Che walked to the last row, stuffed his schoolbag into the desk drawer, and pulled out a chair to sit down.

Before I could even sit down properly, a big head popped up next to me.

"Oh, so Young Master Jiang has finally decided to leave his comfortable life?"

Wang Kai grinned lewdly, "You had a great weekend, didn't you? Living together and just the two of you, look at how radiant you are, tsk tsk tsk."

Jiang Che pushed his big head away in disgust, "Get away from me, I'm about to throw up my breakfast."

"Tsk tsk, he really has forgotten his brothers now that he's got a woman."

Wang Kai pursed his lips, giving Jiang Che a knowing look, and poked his arm.

"With a beauty like Su, the school beauty, in your arms, you've probably completely forgotten about me, haven't you?"

"You don't reply to WeChat messages or answer phone calls. The phrase 'you value your girlfriend more than your friends' is practically etched on your forehead."

Jiang Che pulled his textbook out of his bag and threw it on the table. "Get lost, do you think I'm that thirsty?"

He actually does.

After all, things almost escalated this morning. If I hadn't been so self-controlled, I'd probably still be at home having sex right now, and wouldn't have time to come to class.

However, he definitely wouldn't say this to Wang Kai.

Some things are best kept to yourself; to talk about them is disrespectful to Su Qinghe.

"You think I don't know you, setting up a market stall?"

Wang Kai snorted and casually picked up the water on Jiang Che's table to drink.

"That's from yesterday," Jiang Che reminded him.

"It's okay, I don't mind."

Wang Kai was about to put the bottle opening into his mouth.

Da, da, da.

The sound of high heels clicking on the floor grew louder as it approached, eventually stopping beside their table.

Immediately afterwards, a strong perfume scent wafted into my nose.

Jiang Che frowned. He didn't even need to look up; he could tell who it was just by smelling the scent.

Wang Kai's hand holding the water bottle froze in mid-air. Upon seeing the person who had arrived, the smile on his face vanished instantly, followed by a huge eye roll.

"Hey, isn't this our class beauty? What's up?"

Lin Wanwan wore a full face of makeup today, with long eyeliner, bright red lips, and a short skirt so short that she could expose herself if she bent over even slightly.

She didn't even glance at Wang Kai, her gaze fixed on Jiang Che, who was flipping through a book.

"Wang Kai, get up."

Lin Wanwan raised her chin, her tone perfectly matter-of-fact, "I have something to say to Jiang Che, I want to sit here."

As she spoke, she reached out to pull Wang Kai's chair.