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However, due to my slander against my classmates and the teacher, both Zhang Lan and I received a warning in the end.
As I entered the classroom, I pretended to adjust my sleeves and casually leaned closer to Xu Jinwei's seat, whispering, "Dear sister, it seems that Master Li truly likes you."
Xu Jinwei's body trembled slightly at my words, and I returned to my seat with satisfaction. After all, having been reborn, I was well aware of Master Li's background.
Xu Jinwei came from a humble family and struggled to afford a private tutor, realizing that she could no longer maintain her top grades. Noticing that Master Li admired her image of being poor yet diligent, she began to approach him frequently for guidance, from questions during breaks to after-class tutoring—she spared no effort.
I must admit, this girl was clever and charming. Today, Master Li's expression had already revealed his feelings; he had likely developed a secret affection for Xu Jinwei long ago.
This was the first piece of leverage I had on her. If she were to stop here, I would have no means to act against her; it would depend on how she conducted herself in the future.
In the days that followed, Xu Jinwei dared not cause any more trouble and distanced herself from Master Li to avoid suspicion. As expected, her rank dropped significantly in the final exams.
Seeing her sitting at her desk as usual, crumpling her exam paper in frustration, I felt a sense of joy in my heart.
Recently, Ye Mo's attitude towards me had softened; he was no longer as cold as he had been at first. I began to call him "brother" more often since he held a prestigious position in the household. If I could align myself with him, my status as the young lady of Ye Residence would be even more secure.
After some persistence on my part, he finally relented and allowed me to seek his help with difficult problems. However, he set a rule: "You may not exceed half an hour each day; do not disturb me at other times."
"I will heed your advice, brother."
With this arrangement, my final grades improved significantly, and I was now on par with Xu Jinwei.
As summer arrived, cicadas chirped incessantly, tirelessly singing from the trees. By the Lotus Pond in the Ye Residence's villa, I unexpectedly caught sight of Xu Jinwei's figure.
Memories flooded back as if I were dreaming of my past life.
That evening at dinner, I casually remarked, "Mother, didn't you often say you wanted to visit Jiangnan? It was your wish when you were young. When do we plan to set off? I would love to accompany you."
"Oh dear, that was just a youthful fantasy. You know your Uncle Ye is busy with official duties; I still need to take care of him at home," my mother replied with a hint of shyness on her face.
I quietly observed Uncle Ye and found him engrossed in thought.
The next morning at breakfast, I saw Ye Mo sitting alone at the dining table.
"Where have Uncle Ye and Mother gone?"
Aunt Zhang replied, "The master and mistress have gone to Jiangnan for a trip. They probably won't return for half a month."
Just as I thought, a sense of delight bubbled up within me.
Ye Mo sat upright, his arms crossed over his chest, an expression of understanding in his eyes. Noticing this, I quickly composed myself.
His gaze remained fixed on me, so I hastily changed the subject. "Brother, now that it's just the two of us left in the residence, I hope you can take care of me more."
Ye Mo's lips curled into a slight smile, his tone laced with amusement. "Oh? How would you like me to take care of you?" He then poured me a cup of warm milk himself.
I was momentarily at a loss for words.
This fellow had always been indifferent towards me, yet today he suddenly engaged in playful banter, leaving me quite flustered.
I could only lower my head and focus on the breakfast in front of me, devouring three meat buns in quick succession.
Across from me, Ye Mo elegantly sipped his congee, but his gaze never left me.
I felt increasingly uncomfortable under his scrutiny and quickly finished my breakfast before excusing myself.
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