Lu Xuan smiled faintly, sighing inwardly. Once Bai Yanxi's proud shell was completely shattered, the core she revealed was so submissive and obedient, even more docile than a domestic kitten.
The former coldness and sharpness that kept people a thousand miles away were now completely gone, replaced by a cautious eagerness to please.
“Xiao Bai,” Lu Xuan’s voice carried a hint of playfulness as he gently patted her head, as if comforting a startled little animal.
“From now on, you and Director Chen Yubing must get along well. You can’t be at loggerheads like before, putting on a show of Mars colliding with Earth every day.”
He paused, then added meaningfully, “There are some things you should understand what I mean. Oh, by the way, I forgot to tell you, that girl Chen Yubing is now just like you, completely obedient to me, very well-behaved.”
Upon hearing this, an incredible look of surprise quickly flashed across Bai Yanxi’s phoenix eyes, which had just regained some of their luster.
She slightly parted her lips, seemingly wanting to confirm something: “Rea…really, Master? Chen Yubing…she, she also…”
That woman, her best friend before, she would actually submit to this man in front of her?
Lu Xuan looked at her stunned expression, finding it quite amusing, as if admiring a work of art he had personally sculpted.
He reached out and gently stroked Bai Yanxi’s soft hair, his movements carrying an unquestionable sense of control: “Of course it’s true, when have I ever lied to you? She’s just like you, both my obedient little kittens.”
Bai Yanxi obediently raised her head, her gaze meeting Lu Xuan’s deep eyes, which were filled with curiosity and a hint of imperceptible awe.
“Master, I…I’m very curious, why…why did you choose us two? Did we…did we offend you in some way before?”
Lu Xuan chuckled, his smile carrying a hint of playfulness and nonchalance: “Actually, if it weren’t for you two being so reckless, treating the official stamp like walking a dog and keeping me waiting, I never even thought about dealing with you.”
“Ultimately, all of this is your own doing, you can’t blame anyone else.” He flicked his fingers, as if brushing off some insignificant dust.
“Alright, don’t ask so many questions about things you shouldn’t.”
Lu Xuan stood up, straightened his sleeves, and his tone returned to normal, “The stamp is done. Process the scholarship procedures quickly for me, and transfer the money to my card as soon as possible. As for you…”
He glanced at Bai Yanxi, a mischievous arc curving at the corner of his mouth, “Don’t worry, there’s more excitement to come. From now on, when we’re outside, remember to call me by my name. Don’t keep calling me Master; if someone hears, they might think we have some unspeakable secret.”
Bai Yanxi quickly lowered her head, her cheeks slightly flushed, and nodded obediently, her voice as faint as a mosquito’s buzz: “Yes, Master…no, Lu Xuan, I remember.”
Lu Xuan hummed in satisfaction, said no more, and turned to walk out of the office.
Everything was settled. Next was to inspect the apartment in Bāyī Jǐngyuàn Residential Complex that the system had just rewarded him.
That place was a famous family dormitory building in the Military Region compound near Yanjing University, with a superior location, first-class security measures, and an excellent environment.
Having his own place would make things much more convenient in the future, whether it was for Chen Yubing and Gu Yunxi to come over and report on work, or if he simply wanted some peace and quiet, it was an excellent choice.
As soon as he walked out of the office building, a gust of wind, carrying the dry heat of early summer, blew towards him.
Lu Xuan narrowed his eyes, preparing to pull out his phone to call a car, but the corner of his eye caught a small accident seemingly happening by the tree-lined path not far away.
A tall, curvy girl was currently sprawled on the ground in a somewhat disheveled manner, with scattered documents and books spread all over.
The girl was wearing a pure white chiffon shirt, its collar slightly open, revealing her delicate collarbone and a small patch of fair skin.
Below, she wore a pair of tight light-blue jeans, perfectly outlining her long legs. Even in her fallen posture, her impressive figure was hard to conceal.
Lu Xuan was not someone who liked to meddle, but for some reason, he was in an exceptionally good mood today, and coupled with the fact that the girl was indeed quite attractive, he inexplicably quickened his steps and walked towards her.
As he got closer, Lu Xuan finally got a clear look at the girl.
She was frowning, one hand on the ground, the other clutching her right ankle. Fine beads of sweat seeped from her smooth forehead, and her expression was one of clear pain.
She had a standard oval face, with features as delicate as if painted, especially her large, watery eyes, which were now clouded with a misty film due to the pain, making her appear even more pitiful.
A name quickly flashed through Lu Xuan’s mind — Luo Xiaoran!
That’s right, it was her!
The recognized Luo Da Xi Hua of the freshman acting department, who, upon entering the university, had instantly established her goddess status among Yanjing University freshmen with her outstanding looks and figure, as well as her stunning classical dance performance at the welcoming party.
In his previous life, when Lu Xuan was still an unknown, ordinary Student, he had spent countless hours admiring the charm of this Luo Da Xi Hua on school forums and various campus beauty rankings.
At that time, he could only silently drool behind the screen, not even having the courage to speak a word to her.
He never expected that after rebirth, he would encounter her in such a way.
Tsk tsk, was this fate’s arrangement?
How could he miss an opportunity that came knocking?
Lu Xuan chuckled inwardly, quickening his steps a bit, and timely putting on a concerned expression.
“Student, are you alright?”
He walked to Luo Xiaoran’s side and asked in a gentle voice, while naturally reaching out to help her up by her arm.
His hand met a warm, smooth surface, and the delicate touch sent a slight ripple through his heart.
Hmm, good feel.
Luo Xiaoran clearly hadn’t expected someone to come help so quickly. She instinctively looked up at Lu Xuan.
When a handsome, clean-cut face came into view, she was slightly stunned, then grimaced from the pain in her ankle. Tears of grievance instantly welled up in her eyes, and her voice was tinged with a sob: “Stu…Student, I think…I think I sprained my ankle. My ankle hurts so much, I can’t move…”
She bit her lower lip, her tearful expression enough to evoke pity in any man’s heart.
“Can…can you help me up? I have a very important form here that I have to submit to the Academic Affairs Office now, otherwise…otherwise it will be too late.”
Luo Xiaoran pointed to a few papers scattered on the ground, her voice anxious.
Only then did Lu Xuan notice that there were indeed some documents scattered around her, one of which seemed to be some kind of application form.
His heart stirred, and he thought to himself, this was truly like someone sending a pillow when you’re sleepy; he was just wondering how to strike up a conversation with this Luo Da Xi Hua.
He quickly withdrew the hand that had accidentally touched her arm and had been a bit dazed, putting on a very serious expression, and said, “Of course, helping others is an excellent tradition of our contemporary university Students. Don’t worry, let’s first see if your injury is serious.”
As he spoke, he squatted down, his gaze falling on Luo Xiaoran’s slender ankle.