Young Master Gao? Call me Little Grand Secretary!

Gao Zhao returned to Biyong and acted as if nothing had happened. He went to class on time every morning, but he was too lazy to skip class now. The old man was gone, and there was no point in sneaking out!

Dr. Biyong's lectures were dull and boring. After class, he would go and brag to his classmates.

In the afternoon, he ran and exercised in Biyong, during which he outperformed three direct students, achieving remarkable results!

On the third day, he discovered that several students were lying in wait with a group of guards, and he knew it was time for him to run away!

He borrowed the study permit from Qin Hui again and then swaggered away from Biyong!

His plan to privatize government vehicles is still underway!

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Xiangnu panicked!

She felt like she had messed things up.

She only asked for a thousand strings of cash to redeem herself because she saw that Fan Tonghao was in control!

This is no small amount; it could easily scare people away!

Fan Tong hasn't shown up for three days now, which makes her very uneasy and inevitably a little anxious.

She's already in her early twenties, and this industry is all about youth; at her age, she won't be able to do it for many more years.

She had seen the tragic fates of those former top courtesans as they aged and lost their beauty, and she did not want to follow in their footsteps.

Fan Tong's family was undoubtedly well-off. For her, even becoming a concubine would be an excellent outcome, ensuring a life of comfort and security.

Especially since he's young, he's much stronger physically than those old men...

Every part is perfect and impeccable, as if it were a match made in heaven, tailor-made for her!

But with the position of head of the household right in front of her, how could she not be tempted?

Although Fan Tong is currently very infatuated with her, she is experienced in love and knows the principle that if you rely on your looks to please someone, their love will fade when their looks are gone!

She didn't want to rely solely on her fleeting beauty to keep Fan Tong; that was too unreliable!

She needs to rebuild her persona to solidify her position in his heart!

Just like the persona she presented to other young people—a person with a tragic past, yet gentle and resilient!

However, this time the ambition is far greater, and mere pity is not enough!

If you want someone to remember you deeply, you need to put in a lot of effort!

If you participate in this process, fight alongside him, and offer him warmth and support, he will naturally remember it and never forget it!

Once you become a part of his most important memories, you can never be separated from him again!

And I will become the most special person in his heart!

If this is achieved, the chances of obtaining the position of head mistress will greatly increase!

So she set a ransom of one thousand strings of cash, knowing that Fan Tong wouldn't be able to come up with it. After all, he was just a student going to the capital to study, not a businessman. Who would carry so much money on them all the time?

This was intended to make things difficult for him, and it was assumed that Fan Tong would not dare to ask his family for so much money so easily.

If Fan Tong can scrape together this money, then it will go into her pocket. In the future, when Fan Tong is worried about paying off his debts, she can take it out little by little to alleviate his urgent needs. How could he not be moved by her kindness?

If Fan Tong couldn't raise the money, that would be even better. He could take out his own money to help him, since the money would eventually come back to him anyway. But this would turn into a helping hand in times of need, a gesture of friendship in the face of adversity!

With a little manipulation and a bit of effort, it's easy to create a passionate love story that will be unforgettable for a lifetime!

She had planned it very well and had a good grasp of people's hearts. She just didn't expect that Fan Tong would never return and that there would be no follow-up!

Secrets can't be kept in the brothel. The other women all knew about it and were whispering among themselves, laughing at her for being too greedy and raising prices so much that she scared away the only man who truly cared for her.

Even the madam's gaze towards her gradually took on a hint of mockery and indifference.

As her expectations gradually faded, Xiangnu began to feel uneasy!

Just then, a waiter rushed over, beaming, and exclaimed, "Miss Xiangnu, Young Master Fan has arrived!"

As soon as she finished speaking, Xiangnu shuddered. The heavy panic that had been weighing on her heart dissipated almost instantly. She clenched her handkerchief tightly with her fingertips, and even her breathing became a little erratic.

She quickly raised her hand to tidy the stray strands of hair at her temples, smoothed out her plain silk dress, swiftly suppressed the anxiety surging in her eyes, forced herself to adopt her usual gentle and delicate demeanor, tinged with a touch of melancholy, and hurried out to greet them.

Xiangnu stepped out from behind the screen and saw the familiar figure in green standing there with a worried expression. She quickly took two steps forward and asked with concern, "Young Master Fan, what's wrong?"

Gao Zhao forced a smile, his face full of guilt, and said, "Miss Xiangnu, I... I didn't raise enough money..."

Upon hearing this, Xiangnu felt a sense of relief, thinking to herself that things had returned to what she expected and hadn't gone astray. The huge weight that had been pressing on her heart for three days suddenly lifted, and a barely perceptible hint of smug joy flashed across her eyes.

"Young master, why blame yourself so much? A thousand strings of cash is no small amount. It's all Mama's greed that's making things difficult for you. I've already had a fight with her. Just wait a few more days, and she'll definitely give in. She'll only get a few beatings..."

Xiangnu suddenly realized she had spoken out of turn and quickly covered her mouth.

But it was too late. Gao Zhao looked up abruptly, his eyes wide with fury, and demanded, "She hit you?"

"It's alright!" Xiangnu smiled bitterly and shook her head, saying, "Young Master Fan went to great lengths to redeem me, so naturally I should do my part!"

"No, no! How can I let you suffer like this!" Gao Zhao shook his head repeatedly, his face full of heartache, and gritted his teeth, saying, "Please wait for me a few more days, young lady. I'll write to Jiangning right away and ask my family to send money!"

"No!" Xiangnu exclaimed in surprise to stop him, thinking to herself that she had overacted. If Fan Tong suddenly asked his family for so much money, it would definitely arouse suspicion in the Fan family, and they might send someone to investigate.

If all she wanted was to make a quick buck, then there was nothing wrong with that. No matter how powerful the Fan family was in Jiangning, they couldn't do anything to her!

However, she was thinking of a long-term plan, so she couldn't let the Fan family know her identity. Otherwise, her grand plan to become the matriarch of the Fan family would be completely impossible!

"It's best not to alarm the family with such matters. If the elders knew that the young master had spent so much for me, they would probably blame the young master... and me!"

"I'm not afraid..." Gao Zhao seemed willing to break with his family for her sake, but before he could finish speaking, he heard Xiang Nu's next words and quickly stopped, forcing a smile and saying, "Miss, you've thought things through so far, even considering how you'll get along with your in-laws!"

"You're such a smooth talker!" Xiangnu blushed, glanced at him sideways, and then asked in a low voice, "How much money have you raised so far? Let's think of a way together!"

Gao Zhao's face fell again, and he sighed, "My own money plus the money I borrowed only amount to three hundred strings of cash, which is far from enough!"

Xiangnu's heart stirred with surprise. She was amazed at how much the Fan family doted on her. They gave her so much money to study in the capital. It seemed she had made the right bet.

Without further hesitation, she whispered, "I've saved up some money over the years. I can borrow some more from my friends; that should be enough!"

"Ah! No, no!" Gao Zhao's face flushed red as he waved his hands repeatedly in refusal, saying, "How can I take your money!"

Xiangnu glared at him and said irritably, "What are you thinking? This money has to be paid back! But you can pay back my sister's first, and then pay me back last."

Gao Zhao was overjoyed and exclaimed, "Ah! That's great! I'll give you an IOU and pay interest!"

Xiangnu glared at him, annoyed. "Look at you! You were all frowning just now, and now you're all smiles!"

Gao Zhao chuckled and said, "Isn't it because I have a virtuous wife at home?"

"Who's your virtuous wife!" Xiangnu scolded, "Hurry back, I need to help you raise the money!"

"Mmm!" Gao Zhao nodded repeatedly, but did not move.

Xiangnu looked at him in surprise, puzzled, and asked, "Is there something else?"

"Um...it's been a long time since I've seen you...I wanted to check on your injuries!"

"You!" Xiangnu stamped her foot and scolded, "Why is your mind filled with that kind of thing..."

"Since you're already here!" Gao Zhao stepped forward and hugged her, then walked into the inner room without saying another word.