Gao Wu: I'll enjoy the benefits, but you'll bear the side effects.

That is, after Gao Jie accepted the check, Xu Wenfeng called.

"You should have received that money by now, right? I have something to tell you. If Boss Bai dares to mess with you, he'll dare to mess with me next time."

"So I hope this guy can't be kept alive."

Gao Jie frowned. He understood what those words meant, but to ask him to deal with Master Bai was just a pipe dream.

How many dishes did you eat to get this drunk?

That's a fourth-tier expert. Judging from my current abilities, killing him is absolutely impossible, but being killed by him would be a piece of cake.

Thinking of this, Gao Jie immediately said.

"You think too highly of me; this matter is no simple one."

"You should let someone else do this; I absolutely cannot do it."

"Besides, as you said, my job is to accompany your daughter to school, not to get involved in anything else."

Hearing Gao Jie dare to say such a thing, Xu Wenfeng said nothing more.

"Alright then, let's leave it at that for now. You should pack your things quickly, because you'll be leaving with my daughter soon."

After hanging up the phone, Gao Jie stretched and then knocked on his parents' bedroom door to tell them what had happened.

At this moment, Heilong was summoned by Xu Wenfeng.

"Your boss refused to help me take down that bastard Bai Ye, so you'd better watch yourself."

"I'm worried that if we don't get rid of Master Bai, he'll come knocking on our door sooner or later, understand?"

Black Dragon frowned.

"I understand what you mean, but I can't worry about that right now. I hope you won't blame me."

"However, Gao Laoda's family was kidnapped by Bai Ye, and for some reason, he hasn't talked about it yet."

This statement truly reminded Xu Wenfeng.

"I understand. You don't need to think about it for now. Go back and do your job well. Remember not to cause trouble, understand?"

Hearing Xu Wenfeng say this, Heilong dared not utter another word.

Heilong remained silent, got up, and left. Just then, Xu Wanwan pushed open the door and came in.

"I have kept the check safe as you instructed. But are you really not worried at all about letting him accompany your sister to school?" Xu Wanwan frowned slightly, a hint of doubt in her eyes.

"If it were me, I would definitely be very worried about this. Just think, what if a man and a woman spend a lot of time together, and feelings develop between them over time?"

As she spoke, she gently shook her head, as if she had already conjured up some unpleasant images in her mind.

Xu Wenfeng's lips curled up slightly, revealing a faint smile that seemed to hold some deeper meaning.

"Don't worry, your sister is extremely proud and aloof; she would never be interested in such an ordinary person. By the way, I've noticed you've been mentioning this kid a lot lately. You don't happen to have any other feelings for him, do you?"

Xu Wenfeng stared directly at the other person with a hint of mockery in his eyes.

Upon hearing this, Xu Wanwan was speechless. She snorted and rolled her eyes dramatically, as if to say...

"Don't make wild guesses," he said, then turned and quickly left.

Xu Wenfeng gently rubbed his chin with both hands, a smile still lingering on his face. However, before he could finish smiling, a sudden, urgent phone ring broke the silence.

"Old Xu, you know what I'm capable of. This time, I'll let you off the hook as your older brother. Please don't push things too far, okay?"

The voice on the other end of the phone carried a hint of helplessness.

"You know that we've overcome countless hardships and obstacles to get to where we are today. If you go too far, it's unreasonable and unfair. It's really going too far."

Upon hearing the voice, Xu Wenfeng immediately recognized that it was Bai Ye calling.

His eyes instantly turned cold, and his voice lowered.

"I'm warning you, don't keep trying to cross my line..."

The two talked on the phone for a long time, their words shrouded in mystery, and no one knew the specific content of their conversation.

The next morning.

Xu Rourou arrived at Gao Jie's house early. The reason she came so early was because her sister had told her that although Gao Jie's house was not very wealthy and the decoration was very simple, it was very clean and tidy.

Xu Rourou was carrying a beautiful cake when she went inside and sat down on the sofa with Gao Jie, ready to enjoy the sweet treat.

"Eating cake so early in the morning, is this for real or not?"

Gao Jie stared wide-eyed, his face filled with disbelief.

Xu Rourou looked at his expression and couldn't help but smile softly.

"It's mainly because today is my parents' wedding anniversary, so I specially ordered an extra cake when I ordered the cake. I just wanted to bring this delicious treat over so you can have a good taste as well."

Upon hearing this, Gao Jie subconsciously scratched his head and said somewhat embarrassedly.

"No need, I've never really liked sweets. By the way, have you prepared everything you need for school?"

His eyes showed a hint of concern, and his tone became serious.

"I heard we're bringing a lot of items this time, and there's a lot to prepare. How's everything going?"

When Gao Jie asked this question, Xu Rourou waved her hand dismissively, looking relaxed and carefree.

"Don't worry, my mom has already taken care of everything. You just need to bring your ID and a few frequently used books. My mom even prepared a travel bag for you. By the way, you said my dad asked you to take care of me, but what are you going to do after you get to school?"

Xu Rourou tilted her head slightly, staring intently at Gao Jie with curiosity in her eyes.

Gao Jie stared blankly at Xu Rourou, his face full of confusion. "What? What do we do?"

Xu Rourou pouted in dissatisfaction, her pink lips slightly pouting, making her look rather cute.

"Once we get to school, think about it carefully. We'll definitely be in the same school, but not in the same area, right? So how will I contact you if anything happens to me?"

Gao Jie pondered for a moment, then spoke earnestly.

"Just call me when the time comes. Also, stay in your dorm after dark and don't go out wandering around, especially don't go out with people you don't know. I don't believe that if we're all this careful, anyone will dare to mess with you."

Xu Rourou was surprised by Gao Jie's response. She had expected a more thoughtful and romantic reply, but instead, he gave such a blunt and somewhat stiff answer.

She couldn't help but feel a little disappointed, and couldn't help but pout slightly, looking like a wronged kitten.

Actually, Xu Rourou had many other things she wanted to tell Gao Jie.

The words lingered on her tongue, yet she didn't know how to articulate them accurately to convey her feelings. This feeling of wanting to speak but being unable to was indescribable, like having a fishbone stuck in her throat—unable to spit it out or swallow it, leaving her feeling suffocated.

Gao Jie looked at Xu Rourou's hesitant expression and a look of curiosity appeared on his face.

"Is there something you want to say? It's okay, just tell me if you have any thoughts, don't hold back."

Xu Rourou remained silent, secretly thinking to herself: This guy is a born straight man, he doesn't understand girls' feelings at all.

After staying at Gao Jie's house for a while, Xu Rourou got up and wandered around the house.

Her bright eyes curiously surveyed everything around her, and she found that, just as her sister had said, the house looked somewhat dilapidated, with peeling paint on the walls and slightly old furniture.

But every corner was wiped spotless, so clean that it was pleasing to the eye.

Moreover, all kinds of items around were neatly arranged. It is no exaggeration to say that everything here perfectly matched Xu Rourou's impression of what a good family should look like.

Xu Rourou's previously anxious heart finally settled down completely. Actually, her main purpose in coming here was to see if Gao Jie's house was messy and disorganized.

She had grown up in a relatively comfortable and clean environment and had an instinctive aversion to dirty and messy environments, so she was very afraid that Gao Jie's house was dirty.

Now that she has seen it with her own eyes, Gao Jie's home perfectly meets her expectations and requirements, and she can't help but feel secretly fortunate.

The two chatted casually for a while longer before Xu Rourou stood up, ready to go back.

After all, this young lady had many other things on her mind, and her thoughts were somewhat unpredictable.

After Xu Rourou left, Gao Jie gently put the still fragrant cake into the refrigerator, thinking that the family would enjoy it together when his parents came home from get off work.

Originally, they were supposed to depart for the city where the school was located a month later, but unexpectedly, Xu Wenfeng changed his mind at the last minute, and the trip was brought forward by several days.

This sudden change caught everyone off guard, but they could only hurriedly make preparations.

Gao Zhanlin and Wang Fang got up early to get busy. They specially cooked some fragrant tea eggs, thinking of sending off their two children who were about to embark on a long journey.

When Xu Rourou came to them, Gao Zhanlin and Wang Fang were momentarily dazed, because Xu Rourou and Xu Wanwan looked so alike, with their delicate features and similar facial contours, that it was impossible to tell them apart when they stood together.

Looking at Gao Jie's parents' enthusiastic yet somewhat busy demeanor, Xu Rourou smiled brightly and said with a cheerful laugh.

"Uncle and Aunt, there's no need to be so polite. We're traveling by plane, and there's everything on the plane, so we really don't need to bring anything else."

Her voice was clear and melodious, and her words carried a hint of obedience and understanding, as she tried to ease Gao Jie's parents' burdens.

Gao Jie didn't want to disappoint his mother, so he ate an egg.

Wang Fang's tea eggs are absolutely amazing.

When Gao Jie was little, Wang Fang would boil some tea eggs and sell them at the market when she had nothing to do.

Ten kilograms of eggs can often be sold in half an hour.

Watching the two head towards the boarding gate, Wang Fang and Gao Zhanlin felt a pang of sadness.