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Seeing Mao Na's change in expression, Hu Ruoyun suddenly remembered that she had been busy with Cui Shuigen on their "business" for several weeks and hadn't visited her at school. Feeling guilty, she hurried after her to explain.
One walked ahead, fuming, while the other trailed behind, trying to soothe her. "Don't be mad! I've been busy with Cui Shuigen working on something... We made some money..."
Mao Na waved Hu Ruoyun's hand away. "You keep making your money. I have nothing to do; I just saw you doing well, so I'm heading back..."
Hu Ruoyun couldn't let her go like that and shamelessly approached her. "Sister, I'm sorry! Can I apologize to you?"
Seeing Mao Na's face still sulking, she grabbed her hand. "Come on, hit me! Let it out!"
With that, she took Mao Na's right hand and slapped it against her own face. To her surprise, she hit a bit too hard, causing stars to dance before her eyes and tears to flow.
Now feeling sorry for her, Mao Na said, "You can say what you want, but why did you have to hit yourself? Let me see..."
And just like that, the clouds cleared.
The two of them walked around the playground in circles, whispering to each other. Mao Na listened as Hu Ruoyun reported on the results and achievements of the past month. With a sisterly pat on his head, she praised him, "Not bad! Earning money while helping your classmates! In just a couple of months, you've made about what I earn in over a year."
Hu Ruoyun replied, "But this isn't sustainable. Once this deal is done, we won't be able to do it again. Many vendors traced back to the source of supply; we won't have anything to do with it anymore."
Suddenly recalling Jie Bing's words, Mao Na asked worriedly, "What did your classmate say about the counselor wanting to talk to you? You might get penalized! What will you do if you get a mark against you just in your freshman year?"
Hu Ruoyun thought for a moment. "Was it Jie Bing who said that? It's fine. The counselor has already talked to me. I explained everything to him. Teacher Zhou also asked the students responsible for attendance; neither Cui Shuigen nor I skipped any classes. Some students from other departments who worked with us did skip classes, but we stopped them..."
"Teacher Zhou not only didn't criticize us but also wants to report our work-study achievements to the Student Affairs Office for positive publicity. He even said he would help Cui Shuigen apply for financial aid from the school."
Mao Na frowned. "That boy is Jie Bing! He looks so clean and gentle but has so many tricks up his sleeve!"
Hu Ruoyun said, "He always feels superior. His exam results were average last time; he seems a bit off-balance now. We don't have any conflicts with him; just ignore him."
Just as one problem was resolved, another arose. In the far corner of the playground, Mao Na suddenly grabbed Hu Ruoyun's ear. "You better tell me honestly—have you been getting close with Zhang Meina during this time?"
Hu Ruoyun tilted his head and raised his hand in a vow. "Sister, I swear on my conscience—I haven't even seen her yet!"
Mao Na released him with a scolding tone. "Remember this: you must come to our school every Saturday or Sunday to check in! Otherwise... hmph!"
Hu Ruoyun quickly agreed, "Yes, Sister Mao!"
They had lunch together and spent the afternoon shopping leisurely. With his newly earned money, Hu Ruoyun bought Mao Na a bag and seeing how much she liked it made him ask the shop assistant for another one.
Mao Na was puzzled. "What are you doing? Even if I like it, I don't need to buy two at once."
Hu Ruoyun, while having the shop assistant wrap up the items, replied, "I'm getting one for my mother-in-law too."
Mao Na didn't say anything further, but she felt quite happy inside.
As Hu Ruoyun accompanied Mao Na to the bus stop on University Road, she resumed her composed and polite demeanor. "I was just joking; you don’t have to come find me every week. I’ve been wondering if you’ve had any health issues or if you’ve rekindled things with Zhang Meina... It’s been a bit chaotic in my mind."
Hu Ruoyun smiled playfully, wrapping his arm around her waist and whispering in her ear, "If you're really worried, why not just claim me sometime..."
The warm breath against Mao Na's ear made her heart race. Hearing his flirtatious words caused her face to flush red. She pulled away and playfully scratched at Hu Ruoyun with her fingers.
Just then, a bus pulled up, and as Mao Na and Hu Ruoyun waved goodbye, two people stepped off from the back door. One of them called out, "Hu Ruoyun!"
Mao Na paused mid-step and turned around to see Zhang Meina holding hands with a tall, handsome young man, both of them smiling at the pair.
Seeing Zhang Meina and the handsome guy holding hands made Mao Na feel a sudden sense of relief. She smiled back and greeted Zhang Meina, "Hello, Meina!"
Zhang Meina introduced the young man beside her. "Sister Mao, this is my boyfriend Li Yingjie. He’s also from Annan and two years ahead of us. He’s in his third year at Jiangbei University in the Business Administration College... class president and chairman of the student council..." Her voice brimmed with pride.
Then she introduced Li Yingjie to Hu Ruoyun. "This is Hu Ruoyun, who was specially recruited from Eight Middle School in Annan. And this is his girlfriend Sister Mona; her father is our county's Vice County Head Mao Weiguo!"
At first, Li Yingjie appeared reserved, but after Zhang Meina finished introducing him, his expression brightened. He shook hands with Hu Ruoyun first. "I've heard about your achievements back home!" Then he turned to Mao Na and shook her hand as well. "My dad is the deputy Town Chief Li Mingqing from Pingbei Township. We've been wanting to report some work to County Chief Mao... Maybe we can gather at our place during winter break!"
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