23 – Teacher Xiao Jiang, Can You Provide Home Service?
Just as Jiang Yuxing was staring straight at him, Jiang Yubai lowered his eyelashes slightly and gave her racing suit a faint glance before asking abruptly, “Did you go car racing just now?”
“Huh?”
Jiang Yuxing snapped back to attention. “Yeah, the track was really lively this weekend. I even raced against some male drivers who look down on girls in car racing.”
She smiled, the corners of her eyes curving upward. “Little study god, guess who won?”
As soon as she finished speaking, Jiang Yubai’s deep, magnetic voice rang out, “Of course you won.”
He looked at her seriously, without a hint of hesitation, and stated firmly, “How could you possibly lose to them?”
There had been several times when he secretly visited the racing track she frequented, standing in the crowded viewing area, his gaze following her all the way.
On the track, the girl rode her fully-powered motorcycle with ease, skillfully leaning into the curves, moving so fast she was almost a blur, leaving all the other drivers far behind.
Amidst the cheers, she executed a perfect final turn and sped across the finish line.
To the rhythm of countless enthusiastic shouts, she removed her helmet, effortlessly controlling the heavy motorcycle.
Facing the lively, bustling viewing area, she raised her hand in a cool rider’s salute.
Her hair fluttered casually in the wind, her beautiful and charming face brimming with confidence, the pride radiating from her dazzlingly eye-catching.
Jiang Yubai stared intently at her.
His cool eyes reflected only her figure.
From the moment she decided to become a female racer—
He knew she would shine like a rising star in the passion she loved, unmatched by anyone.
Jiang Yuxing rested her chin on her hand with interest, watching his serious profile as he seemed lost in thought.
Suddenly, she asked, “Little study god, have you ever watched my car races before?”
As if caught off guard, Jiang Yubai’s hand, which was holding her hair, trembled slightly. Then, with a detached expression, he replied, “…No.”
Jiang Yuxing thought about it and also found it unlikely.
Little study god had always preferred quiet.
Especially noisy places like racing tracks—he disliked them the most.
So how could he have secretly gone to a place he didn’t like without telling her?
“Hmph, those sexist weaklings were no match for me. I just whoosh-bam and sent them all flying.”
Jiang Yuxing, sensing nothing unusual, casually changed the subject. “But there were quite a few unfamiliar handsome guys there tonight. From the looks of it, they probably just started car racing.”
Oh.
Quite a few unfamiliar handsome guys.
Jiang Yubai expressionlessly let go of her hair.
His eyes turned slightly cold as he suddenly asked, “Tomorrow is Sunday. Have you finished your homework?”
Jiang Yuxing, who had just skewered a fish ball and was about to pop it into her mouth: ?
Here it comes.
The merciless study robot is approaching with another suffocatingly deadly question!
Jiang Yuxing chewed the springy fish ball with a hint of defiance, answering bluntly, “Nope.”
Seeing him frown immediately, she promptly crossed her arms with righteous indignation. “What, what? For us regulars on the Blacklist, not forgetting to bring our homework home is already a huge leap in progress. You should be praising me!”
“Not only do you not praise me, but you also want to scold me.”Jiang Yuxing gave a light hum, pouting with a hurt expression. “All the passion I finally mustered for studying was just shot down by your cold, heartless glare!”
Jiang Yubai: “……”
He hadn’t even said anything yet.
But the Little Fox was always a master at making excuses.
He was never a match for her.
Jiang Yubai lowered his gaze, looking at her slightly puffed cheeks, and let out a helpless sigh. “Alright, it’s my fault.”
Seeing him give in without a second of resistance, Jiang Yuxing immediately chuckled.
Then she pretended to put on a stern face. “Since your attitude in admitting your mistake is so good, and I’m not some petty person, I’ll reluctantly forgive you.”
Jiang Yubai watched her playful side, and the corners of his thin lips couldn’t help but lift slightly.
He cooperatively raised his hand, gently ruffling her hair, his low, unhurried voice tinged with indulgent softness. “Then thank you, Little Princess.”
Jiang Yuxing’s breathing slowed for a moment.
She stared blankly at the rare, faintly upturned corners of the usually aloof boy’s lips, feeling her heart, which had just returned to normal, start pounding wildly again.
So strange.
What’s been up with her heartbeat lately?
It feels like it might leap out of her chest any second.
“Buzz—”
Just as the atmosphere grew subtly tense, Jiang Yuxing’s phone on the table suddenly rang.
She snapped back to reality and instinctively picked it up.
As soon as she answered, a familiar, cocky voice immediately came through. “Jiang Yuxing, if you want to know some life-saving information, remember to bring me a bottle of Pepsi when you come back.”
Jiang Yuxing clicked her tongue. “No time, buy it yourself.”
“Don’t pretend.” Huo Zeyu mimicked her click. “Don’t think I don’t know you’re at that nerd’s part-time convenience store right now.”
Jiang Yuxing: ?
She choked. “How do you know I’m here?”
Huo Zeyu, holed up in his room, typing away furiously on his keyboard, sneered. “You, with your love-struck brain, are either at the car racing track or looking for that nerd on weekends, aren’t you? I’m warning you, curfew is almost here. Hurry back, or I’ll come drag you back myself.”
Jiang Yuxing: “……”
So this is all the twin telepathy is good for 😀
She cleared her throat. “Tell me what this information is first.”
On the other end, Huo Zeyu successfully made another opponent bite the dust in his game.
In a great mood, he decided to tell her. “It’s nothing much, just that Mom received your homeroom teacher’s grade report earlier.”
Jiang Yuxing: !?
“Oh, right.”
Huo Zeyu revealed the harmless dimple at the corner of his lips, adding salt to the wound. “Your homeroom teacher also casually mentioned to Mom that you were caught red-handed cheating on a pop quiz.”
Jiang Yuxing: !!??
“Gotta say, you’re really something.”
As her older brother, how could Huo Zeyu pass up the chance to mock his little sister? “Out of a perfect score of 150 in math, you only managed 56. Looks like you only put effort into the multiple-choice questions.”
Jiang Yuxing chuckled dryly. “Thanks for the compliment. My intuition is just that good.”
“You can say that to me, but that’s it.”
Huo Zeyu mimicked her dry chuckle. “If you say that in front of Mom, Dad’s keyboard will be yours to kneel on tonight.”
This time, Jiang Yuxing couldn’t stay calm anymore.
Even though Mommy’s personality is soft and cute like a little bunny.But when it comes to grades, she inevitably has a strict side, especially since she already knows about my cheating.
If she gets angry, not only might my phone be confiscated, but even my motorcycle could get caught up in it.
Jiang Yuxing scratched her head in distress. “What should I do then?”
She looked at Jiang Yubai beside her and licked her lips. “How about I find the closest friend to stay with for the night?”
“You dare!” Huo Zeyu frowned.
He mercilessly exposed her. “Stop pretending it’s about the closest friend—just say the nerd’s ID number directly.”
Jiang Yuxing: “…”
Damn, I’ve been seen through!
“I’ve already told you about this. If you don’t want to get scolded, you’d better prepare your little essay. You know how soft-hearted Mom is.”
Before hanging up, he added, “That’s it. And don’t forget my Pepsi.”
Jiang Yuxing slumped over the table, looking utterly defeated.
Jiang Yubai watched the girl who had suddenly lost all her energy, his lips pursed slightly. He couldn’t help but ask, “What happened?”
“Well, it’s just…” Jiang Yuxing looked up at the exemplary boy in front of her and suddenly froze.
The Little Fox’s mind whirred, and a mischievous idea immediately came to her.
Her eyes lit up as she leaned closer to him and eagerly asked, “Little study god, are you free tomorrow?”
Tomorrow was a day off. Jiang Yubai nodded. “Yes.”
Hearing this, Jiang Yuxing’s eyes curved into crescents.
She smiled brightly at him and suggested cheerfully, “Didn’t we agree a few days ago that you’d help me with tutoring? How about we set it for tomorrow?”
Jiang Yubai was taken aback.
He hadn’t expected this playful Little Fox to remember this. He thought she had long forgotten about it.
“So? So?” The girl across from him gazed at him with her beautiful peach blossom eyes, full of anticipation.
Although he knew the Little Fox was up to no good, he never learned how to refuse her.
Jiang Yubai lowered his gaze, his voice soft. “Mm.”
Sure enough, the Little Fox across from him smiled even more brightly.
“Then—”
She leaned closer, her eyes glinting mischievously, her smile radiant and vivid, making it hard to look away. “Little Teacher Jiang, can you provide door-to-door service?”