Yang Qingzhou, who first understood the waiter’s reaction, felt so awkward that he could dig his toes into the ground.
Friend, are you trying to kill me?
“She meant… first bring a pot of water, to fill the stomach, the stomach that’s hungry.”
Yang Qingzhou explained with a scalp-crawling sensation.
Lu Yanzhou, who hadn’t noticed anything unusual before, suddenly realized something after hearing this.
Lu Yanzhou: “”
Upon hearing Yang Qingzhou’s explanation and seeing Shi Liaoliao’s innocent gaze, the waitress’s face instantly flushed red.
Damn, I knew reading too much explicit literature would cause problems!
Before the waitress could blush and fetch the water pot, the dishes began to arrive.
Third Street is located outside Saint Dun Academy. Because Saint Dun Academy has driven the industry of several commercial streets nearby, most shops here cater to students. Overall prices are relatively high, but quality is equally guaranteed.
The Lu family’s shops occupy an entire street on neighboring Second Street. Lu Yanzhou usually avoids trouble and visits Third Street more often.
“Master, please eat first.”
Shi Liaoliao glanced at the time, stood up, and said to Lu Yanzhou.
Meeting his gaze, she explained: “The clothes previously tailored for you are ready. I’ll go to Second Street to fetch them.”
Lu Yanzhou looked at the full table of dishes, thinking she hadn’t even had a sip of water, and said: “Just have them delivered to the dormitory.”
Shi Liaoliao declared with righteous solemnity: “As the master’s personal manservant, I need to personally inspect the quality of those clothes and examine every piece of fabric that will touch the master’s body.”
Yang Qingzhou cast an admiring look from the side.
So nice, he also wanted a manservant who could pass Saint Dunstan to accompany him.
Lu Yanzhou maintained his expression, not being presumptuous.
Sure enough, the next sentence followed.
[Who wants to eat lunch trembling like a prince’s study companion? I’m going to enjoy at the Lu family’s businesses, have them bring out all the best food for me to enjoy, and incidentally check the clothes hehe]
Lu Yanzhou nodded: “Go.”
At least she really will inspect the clothes for me, which is already quite good.
Shi Liaoliao turned and left.
Wanwan agilely jumped onto her shoulder, turning to ask: [Are you really going to fetch clothes?]
Shi Liaoliao thought of course not.
She had arranged to meet someone on Second Street, and since the shop had called her, she used this as an excuse to leave Lu Yanzhou’s side.
Scanning a shared electric scooter and fastening the helmet, Shi Liaoliao efficiently departed.
Yang Qingzhou, leaning by the window and peering down, saw this scene and repeatedly marveled: “She prefers riding a broken electric scooter herself rather than unauthorizedly driving your car away.”
As someone sent by Lu Tingfeng, isn’t this too loyal?
Looking again at Lu Yanzhou across the table, calmly cutting a small lamb chop with a composed expression, Yang Qingzhou silently admired that his old friend indeed had the demeanor of a great figure, as if everything was under his control.
However, Lu Yanzhou’s calmness was simply because he knew Shi Liaoliao didn’t drive the car merely to avoid attracting attention.
The little manservant was a contradictory person—clearly fond of wealth, with petty schemes, yet not ostentatious. Whenever spotlighted among crowds, though appearing calm, she was actually disoriented and uncomfortable.
Clearly, Lu Yanzhou understood Shi Liaoliao.
But Shi Liaoliao, who wanted to avoid attention and originally wasn’t going to do anything good, overlooked one thing.
Compared to driving a sports car, a fool wearing a Saint Dun Academy uniform but riding a shared bike with a helmet on seemed even more eye-catching.
At the very least, wherever she drove, people’s gazes followed her as if she were some new species of monkey.
With a darkened expression, Shi Liaoliao returned the bike and reached the agreed-upon location at the fastest speed she had ever mustered in her life.
There stood a young man wearing a polo shirt and carrying a large backpack, a hint of unease on his face as he looked around, seemingly waiting for someone.
When he saw Shi Liaoliao, his eyes lit up: “Brother Shi!”
Shi Liaoliao walked quickly toward him: “Xiaoliang, did you bring the item?”
Wen Xiaoliang was the grandson of Shi Liaoliao’s cheap grandfather’s friend. When Shi Liaoliao first opened her eyes after crossing over, the first person she saw was Wen Xiaoliang being chased by his grandfather with a feather duster.
Seeing a familiar face, Wen Xiaoliang’s ordinary face broke into a sly smile: “I brought it. Hurry and check it.”
The two of them sneakily found a corner, crouched down, and Wen Xiaoliang carefully placed his backpack on the ground. He took out the item inside, and Shi Liaoliao lifted the black cloth covering it.
A long-necked vase in a gradient of sky blue instantly appeared before her eyes.
“Made according to your request, about fifty percent similar.”
Shi Liaoliao nodded repeatedly: “Not bad, not bad.”
Although a closer look would reveal flaws, it was quite convincing at first glance.
Wen Xiaoliang grinned proudly.
His family ran an antique shop, and Wen Xiaoliang had been familiar with various antiques since childhood. However, what he excelled at most was making fakes, which had earned him many beatings from his grandfather, who scolded him for not doing proper work.
Shi Liaoliao, on the other hand, admired him greatly, which was why Wen Xiaoliang enjoyed spending time with her.
“I’ve transferred the money to your card. Once the matter is successful, I’ll send you some extra pocket money to buy candy.”
She reached out and patted Wen Xiaoliang’s head.
The latter smiled so widely his eyes narrowed: “Thank you, Brother Shi.”
Looking at the vase in her hand, Shi Liaoliao revealed a sinister smile.
After carefully repacking the item, Shi Liaoliao slung the backpack over her shoulder and headed to the Lu family’s store.
Walking inside, she found the front desk and explained her purpose. The smile on the staff member’s face grew more sincere.
“Please come this way. We have prepared the clothes for you. Please take your pick.”
Shi Liaoliao found a safe spot to place her backpack and then happily sat down on the sofa in the VIP room.
One after another, staff members brought tea and water. Considering it was noon, they even thoughtfully prepared a meal.
An employee displayed sets of clothes for her, and only when Shi Liaoliao nodded would they be wrapped up.
Enjoying the luxury she had only seen in TV dramas before, she thought to herself, no wonder some arrogant servants often flaunted their employers’ names to act high and mighty outside.
It truly was enjoyable…
Once she had picked enough, Shi Liaoliao was also full.
“Please deliver these to Dormitory Thirteen. That’s all for today. Thank you for your hard work.”
Everyone shook their heads: “Not at all, not at all.”
As Shi Liaoliao reached the door, the front desk lady from earlier approached her with a gift box and said: “Mr. Shi, this is made from a new fabric the store is using. It hasn’t been released yet. We’d like to give it to you. If you like it, please feel free to give us some feedback when you have time.”
Shi Liaoliao thought to herself, I even get a gift?
Looking at the small box, she guessed it was a tie or a handkerchief. With a calm expression, she accepted it: “Thank you.”
Then, without a hint of hesitation, she turned and left.
The receptionist thought, “As expected of someone close to the young master—not only is he so handsome, but even at this age, his temperament is remarkably composed.”
The composed Shi Liaoliao, after walking away, abandoned his earlier calm demeanor. He found a corner by the wall, eagerly opened the gift box, revealing inside—
A bright red pair of men’s underwear.