The anchor I was supposed to meet turned out to be my student.

Lu Xiaojun looked over with a hint of jealousy. She also had a cat at home and considered herself quite knowledgeable about cats, yet she was being disliked by the cat, while her best friend was adored by it...

I originally wanted to say that the cat was left at my house by Bi Antong, but Luo Yao had come to my house before and I told her that the cat was left by my ex-girlfriend. So I had to explain to them, "Pineapple was left by my ex-girlfriend. She's quite shy and tends to get a lot of attention, which is why you haven't seen her all afternoon. Tongtong has come to my house a few times before, so Pineapple is more accepting of Tongtong..."

The two women finally found some solace, and they clearly believed what Jiang Yan had once told me: "All things have a spirit, and cats don't play with bad people"...

"So now only Tongtong and I are allowed to touch the pineapple."

As I was speaking, I reached out to touch the pineapple that Bi Antong was holding, but to my surprise, it stretched out a paw and pushed my hand back, which made me quite embarrassed...

The three women looked at me speechlessly, not saying a word, which was quite a show of respect...

I remained calm and forcibly took Pineapple from Bi Antong's arms to show my closeness to it, but Pineapple just wouldn't cooperate. It not only pushed my hand away but also meowed loudly in protest, stubbornly clinging to Bi Antong's chest and refusing to leave.

That stinky cat! I'll take all the dried fish in the house downstairs and feed it to the dog!

"Hehe, Pineapple sometimes likes to joke... Oh, right, it's past eight o'clock now, are you guys going back to school? It'll be bad if it gets any later." I quickly changed the subject and said to Lu Xiaojun and Hua Xinning.

Lu Xiaojun checked the time and said, "I really have to go back. I have class tomorrow..."

Hua Xinning, who didn't have to attend classes, said, "I don't have anything to do tomorrow, so I won't go back. I brought a change of clothes so I can stay here overnight."

Immediately, I felt a cold gaze shot towards me, and I quickly said, "No, Xin Ning, you and Xiao Jun should go back together. I'm not comfortable with Xiao Jun going back alone; it'll be safer for you two to go back together..."

"Brother, can you take Sister Xiaojun home? Aren't you two lovers..."

I immediately covered Hua Xinning's mouth to stop her from continuing, dragged her into the room and closed the door before releasing my hand from her mouth.

After catching her breath, Hua Xinning looked at me with confusion and asked, "Brother, why didn't you let me say it? Isn't it a matter of course for a boyfriend to take his girlfriend home?"

Even if we weren't a couple, I wouldn't let Xiaojun take the bus back to school alone at night. But if she were to tell Bi Antong that Lu Xiaojun and I were a couple, that would be a big problem.

I thought about it for a moment, and in order to avoid any misunderstanding, I decided to clarify things, so I said, "Actually, your sister Xiaojun and I are not a couple..."

Hua Xinning looked very surprised after hearing this.

"But my brother just kissed Xiaojun in the kitchen, and he kissed her so fiercely..."

Chapter 31, Section 151: The Women's Words Have Hidden Meanings

"I……"

I didn't know how to explain it anymore. Admitting that I was bewitched and kissed him seemed frivolous, but I really was frivolous at the time...

"Oh~ I see, brother is still pursuing sister Xiaojun, but they haven't become a couple yet, right?" Hua Xinning said, expressing her guess.

I figured this explanation was quite plausible and actually quite realistic. Xiaojun did like me, and I also had feelings for her. It was just that some of my selfish reasons prevented us from becoming boyfriend and girlfriend. But I couldn't tell Xinning about those selfish reasons, because I found them absurd myself. The reason I didn't give Xiaojun a clear answer directly was not only because Xiaojun didn't want me to, but also because I was afraid that Tongtong and Luo Yao, who also liked me, would be hurt...

I decided to play along and said, "Yes, that's exactly why I told you not to say it in front of Tongtong..."

Hua Xinning then said, "But I think Sister Xiaojun also has feelings for Brother, so why doesn't she accept your advances?"

I tapped her little head and scolded, "Why do you ask so many questions? Do you want me to write a book to answer them?"

"It hurts so much..." Hua Xinning said, her eyes brimming with tears.

"It's okay if it hurts... Remember, don't mention these things in front of Xiaojun. She has her own reasons for making her choices, so don't force her, understand?"

"I know, I know~ I wouldn't be stupid enough to mention it in front of Sister Xiaojun." Hua Xinning quickly agreed.

She was just asking me so many questions, but now she agreed so quickly, which surprised me a little. But then I realized that Xin Ning probably hasn't fully accepted that I'd have a girlfriend and lose her favored status, so naturally she wouldn't be foolish enough to help me pursue Lu Xiaojun...

Finally, after silencing Hua Xinning, I led her back to the living room. There, I saw Lu Xiaojun and Bi Antong petting Pineapple. It seemed Pineapple had accepted Lu Xiaojun, which made me even more impressed with this stinky cat. I'd spent so much time with it and it still wouldn't befriend me, but it got along with Lu Xiaojun in no time. Looks like it's just a lecherous cat, always chasing after pretty girls…

But she's a female cat...

When Xin Ning and I came out, Lu Xiaojun and Bi Antong looked over in confusion.

"Why did you drag Xin Ning to the room?" Bi Antong asked.

I said naturally, "Xin Ning insists on staying. I don't know how to discipline her in the living room in front of you, so I have to go to her room to persuade her."

"Actually, it's not necessary, teacher. My family's driver, Uncle Zhang, can come and pick me up..."

I'd forgotten that she's a rich girl with her own driver, but she doesn't act like one at all when I'm with her, which makes me keep forgetting that. Just now, I was even teasing her in the kitchen. If her doting father, Lu Chaoxiong, found out, he'd probably beat me to a pulp...

Hua Xinning's expression brightened, and she happily said, "So I can stay and keep my brother company~"

Then I clearly saw Bi Antong's little mouth pout slightly, and I heard her say, "But there's only one bed in this apartment, Xin Ning, where are you going to sleep?"

I guessed that I thought the same as Bi Antong, and that I didn't want Hua Xinning to stay overnight, so I immediately understood what Bi Antong meant and quickly agreed, saying, "That's right, Xinning, you should go back to the school dormitory with Xiaojun."

Hua Xinning said nonchalantly, "It's nothing. I can sleep with my brother. I used to often crawl into his bed at night when we were at home, and he would hug me like a pillow, which almost made me suffocate..."

Oh dear... this is tricky.

But then Lu Xiaojun picked up her phone and looked at it, saying, "Uncle Zhang said he has some urgent business tonight and can't come to pick me up..."

What a coincidence! Could it be that Lu Xiaojun did it on purpose...? But seeing how natural she looks, I guess I've been reading too many conspiracy theories...

I took the opportunity to say, "Oh, I see. Then Xin Ning, you should go back with Xiao Jun. It'll be safer if you go with someone."

"Alright then." Although Hua Xinning agreed, she still felt regretful that she couldn't stay overnight.

After Hua Xinning and Lu Xiaojun changed out of their maid outfits and into casual clothes in the bathroom, they packed their things and prepared to leave the apartment. But before leaving, Hua Xinning turned back to look at Bi Antong, who was still at my house, and asked, "Senior Antong likes cats so much, can you take the cat home to play with? You won't have to bother coming to my house. I believe my brother will agree, right?"

Seeing that Xin Ning was thinking of Bi Antong, I was very pleased. It seemed that Xin Ning liked Bi Antong quite a bit. I smiled and said, "Of course, anyway, this stinky cat doesn't stick to me."

"Brother agreed, so Antong can take the pineapple home to play with..."

Bi Antong smiled and said, "Thank you, Xin Ning, but I still have some questions about graduate school admission that I'd like to ask your brother, so I'll go back later."

Hua Xinning nodded and then said to me, "Then brother, don't bully Senior Antong while we're not around~"

"What are you trying to bully? You're just worrying about nothing," I snapped.

After Hua Xinning and Lu Xiaojun said goodbye and left the apartment, it became quiet, leaving only Bi Antong and me. Suddenly, she said, "Your sister is so nice..."

Hearing Bi Antong praise Xin Ning, I was naturally happy and said, "That's right. Xin Ning has been very considerate and thoughtful since she was little. My mother even said that she couldn't bear to see her get married and let some other rascal get away with it."

Unexpectedly, Bi Antong scoffed and said, "You don't actually think she cares about me, do you?"

I was stunned for a moment, not quite understanding what Bi Antong was about to say in a sarcastic tone.

"Hmph, all you can think about is your maid outfit, you definitely won't recognize me..."

I immediately retorted, "I'll say it again, being a maid is just a little hobby. How did it become something so despicable in your mouth!"

Bi Antong ignored me and walked into the bedroom with the pineapple in her arms. I followed and asked, "Tell me, why do you feel that Xin Ning isn't concerned about you?"

Bi Antong turned around and glared at me, saying, "She wanted to tell me not to stay at your house and to go back to my own home, so I used the graduate school application process to reassure her that I would stay a little longer. Do you understand? You know, she's incredibly wary..."

After explaining, Bi Antong glanced at me and went back to her bedroom to take all her things out of her suitcase. I stood there, pondering Xin Ning's words. What Bi Antong said did make some sense. Moreover, Xin Ning teased me at the end, telling me not to bully Bi Antong. It was as if she was wary of me contacting other girls, just like when we were kids. That's why she was always openly and secretly competing with Luo Yao.

But when I pulled her back to the room to talk just now, she clearly didn't mind me having a girlfriend or contacting other girls. Could it be that she has decided that Lu Xiaojun is her sister-in-law, and has started to be wary of other girls around me on Lu Xiaojun's behalf?

However, she also said she wouldn't be foolish enough to pursue Lu Xiaojun for me, which means she didn't really commit to Lu Xiaojun at all...

So she still doesn't want me to have a girlfriend? But she said she wouldn't mind. Xin Ning has never lied to me since we were little and has always been obedient to me. This is very strange and contradictory. I think the only explanation is that Xin Ning is simply concerned about Bi Antong. And as the saying goes, a woman's heart is unfathomable. Bi Antong has even misinterpreted her words of concern for others. That must be it.

(To be continued)

Chapter 32, page 152: If you're so capable, then teach me how to date!

While helping Bi Antong set up the live streaming equipment, I casually asked her, "Did you delete the things you recorded with the miniature camera at the maid café during the school anniversary celebration?"

Bi Antong was suddenly taken aback, clearly not expecting me to ask this question. It had been several weeks, and I had almost forgotten about it. It was only when we talked about the maid café that I remembered that she still had something on me. Well, I can't really call it something on me, but she had kept the video of me pinning her down, and it bothered me.

“Deleted,” Bi Antong said calmly.

"I have something to tell you, but don't be scared..."

Bi Antong frowned and asked, "What are you trying to say?"

I stared intently at her expression and said, "A hidden camera has been installed in our bathroom..."

Bi Antong was stunned for a moment, then looked at me with a pale face and asked, "You, are you telling the truth?"

So I took out the hidden camera I had removed earlier and showed it to her. She looked at me in horror, which meant that our privacy in the bathroom had been captured by the camera!

The reason I wasn't in such a hurry about this before was because I thought it could only have been installed by someone who had been to my apartment. No one else had entered the apartment since Bi Antong arrived. I didn't really believe that the landlady, Aunt Huang, installed it, and Luo Yao also said that she didn't install it. Jiang Yan hadn't been to the bathroom since she started tutoring at my place. Before my ex-girlfriend, Mo Jia, and I moved in, we checked all the possible places in the apartment where miniature cameras might be installed for privacy and security reasons to make sure it was safe.

Then it can only be Bi Antong, because she has a history of using miniature cameras in maid cafes. As for why she pretended to be one, I have no idea. I would never believe it if a pervert watched me, so I have to take this opportunity to find out.

"What do you suggest we do now?" I asked her casually, thinking she was only pretending now that I had exposed her.

It took Bi Antong a while to calm down before she said, "Since we've already found it and taken it down, let's just leave it at that..."

Hmph, you were putting on quite a show just now, but now it's too obvious. Aren't you afraid that your privacy will be preserved and used for bad purposes?

I pretended to be unaware and said, "No, this is condoning him and it involves our privacy. We must investigate. If he posts it online, it will be a big problem. We must call the police immediately!"

I had barely finished saying I'd called the police when Bi Antong snatched the hidden camera from my hand and hurriedly said, "Don't call the police, calling the police will only make things worse..."

"This is already a huge matter, how can we not investigate it? Are you stupid?" I chuckled to myself.

Bi Antong became even more anxious, biting her lip and shaking her head as she looked at me, saying, "No means no, listen to me!"

"You weren't faking it, were you?" I asked abruptly.

"Why would I need to wear this? I'm not a big silver bug like you!"

Bi Antong's face instantly turned red. Unable to withstand my teasing gaze, she grabbed her clothes, turned around, and went to the bathroom to take a shower.

It's obvious I know she's faking it, and she knows I know she's faking it too. Since that's the case, I'm not in a hurry. I'll try to coax her out her motives later in bed.

At this moment, Lu Xiaojun sent me a message, telling me that she had brought the clothes she designed for me and was drying them on the balcony. I could wear them tomorrow when they were dry.

I was pleasantly surprised. She really kept her word and designed an outfit for me. I went to the balcony to take a look. There wasn't anything too special about it, just a T-shirt and a pair of casual pants. But the pattern was probably the essence of her design. It wasn't a flashy pattern, but rather a simple yet nice one. However, it wasn't anything particularly special. Perhaps it's because there aren't many formal clothing styles for men, unlike for women, which is why she was able to design such a nice outfit for herself.

She insisted that I wear this outfit she designed tomorrow. It wouldn't hurt to have new clothes to wear, after all, it was a token of Lu Xiaojun's affection, so I agreed.

Then I checked the time, it was almost nine o'clock, which was just right. I quickly put into practice the plan I had thought of in the morning. Then I asked Lu Xiaojun if she had any close friends in Xu Lehan's dormitory. Lu Xiaojun said yes, so I asked her to send a message to that close friend and ask her to see what Xu Lehan was doing.

I can't message Xu Lehan's roommates directly because they'll be wary of me and won't tell me the truth since I'm their counselor. Erlu Xiaojun's identity is more suitable.

Soon, Lu Xiaojun told me that Xu Lehan was sitting on the bed working on the computer, but she didn't know what she was doing. So I asked Lu Xiaojun to ask her roommate if Xu Lehan went to bed very late every night. Soon, Lu Xiaojun told me that Xu Lehan did indeed go to bed very late every night, and there was also the sound of keyboard typing coming from the bed. Later, her roommate asked her to buy a keyboard protector to reduce the noise.

It seems the problem lies with the computer that Xu Lehan was hiding this morning. What exactly was she doing?

I must make her turn on her computer tomorrow so I can check it carefully. If she doesn't, I'll call her parents directly. I don't believe her parents will really ignore her studies.