“Shifu, are you going to school today?”
“Yes, I have to go, at least check-in before sneaking out. By the way, what’s ‘Shifu’?”
“It’s just a term of address, I think it’s pretty good.”
“Whatever. By the way, Xu Lin, I trust you, I trust you won’t let me down.”
“What do you mean?”
“Just take it at face value!”
Chu Fengyi was speaking while reaching behind her, gathering her hair together. Xu Lin hurriedly walked behind her and tied it up for her.
“I want to make twin ponytails, you’ve just made a single one.”
“A single ponytail looks good too, we can’t have twin ponytails every day, right?”
To be honest, although it looks good, he’s a bit tired of the aesthetic and he wants to see a single ponytail instead.“Alright, do you have confidence in fixing my hair for me?”
“Don’t worry, I can still do a single ponytail.”
Although Xu Lin isn’t skilled in styling, he used to enjoy tying ponytails for his mom since he was young. As he got busier with studies in junior high, he gradually forgot about it.
Xu Lin smoothly brushed her hair and then made a high ponytail. Chu Fengyi glanced at it on her phone and nodded. “It’s surprisingly good. Where did you learn to do it so skillfully?”
“I used to comb my mom’s hair all the time, but once I entered high school, I stopped helping her.”
“Is that so? I also used to… By the way, did you manage to sort out your shop?”
“I did, got the shop for free, can use it for a year.”
“Oh, you didn’t sign a contract, did you?”
“No.”
“If you fall into a pit, remember to call me to help you out.”
Chu Fengyi said, She has seen countless people who think they have pie in the sky, only to end up with a pancake.
“It’s hard to believe that Mr. Cui, a provincial deputy, would do such a thing.”
“The rich have a lot of free time, they can afford anything. But owning a small shop isn’t a big deal, worst case scenario, I can buy it for you. As for other situations, I can handle them.”
“So that’s why I dare to be bold. When my business picks up, I plan to buy a shop of my own.”
“What are you buying?” At this moment, Ji Yun and Chu Qingchan also walked in from outside, each holding two bags.
“It’s about the shop. I bought breakfast. I woke up a bit late today, so I didn’t come over to make breakfast for you.”
Xu Lin also felt a bit apologetic, but such situations might happen more often in the future. After all, there are only a few people around now, but if all twelve of them were around…
Suddenly, it felt like unless he didn’t sleep for 24 hours, there would be no way to serve each girl.
“No problem, we bought rice porridge and soy milk. Eating staple food in the morning will make you gain weight.”
“Okay, then I’ll take the buns home. My dad and mom like to eat buns.”
“Okay, go back and change clothes, and then we’ll set off.” Chu Qingchan seemed somewhat excited, which left Xu Lin bewildered.
“Big Star Chu, what’s going on with you? Usually, it’s you who says you’re too tired, too tired. Why the change of heart today?”
“Mr. Xu, this morning, I weighed myself and successfully dropped from 110 to 106, which is quite effective.”
“Well, you’re not really overweight. I wanted you to exercise to stay healthy.”
“I understand, I understand. Losing weight along the way.”
Hey~ 106 pounds for your height of 169 centimeters really isn’t much, or I’d say it’s already quite slim, considering your height.
Xu Lin scoffs at those online who say women shouldn’t weigh more than 100 pounds! It’s easy to become thin everywhere when you’re already slim but ‘my’ beautiful legs at home must maintain this appearance.
“Then I’ll go back and change clothes. None of you are eating buns?”
“Right.”
“Shifu, are you going to exercise with us?”
Xu Lin walked to the door and casually remarked. He seems to have never seen Chu Fengyi exercising before.
He has seen her practicing martial arts often, but it seems she doesn’t exercise regularly. It’s surprising that as a skilled practitioner, she doesn’t have the habit of morning exercises.
“I used to train enough back in the days, but it’s fine to join you guys for a walk today.”
“Chu Fengyi, your ponytail looks great.” Chu Qingchan noticed her sister’s change in hairstyle.
“Mmm, Xu Lin did it for me,” Chu Fengyi said, with a hint of pride in her tone.
At that moment Chu Qingchan lightly turned her face coldly towards him, although she typically wore a cold expression, he could sense her slight displeasure.
“What’s wrong?”
“Give me a comb before you leave.”
“I only know how to do a high ponytail, I learned it from my mom. I don’t know anything else.”
“Just a high ponytail, do the same for me.”
“Me too!” Ji Yun put down what she was holding and raised her arm, just like during roll call in class.
“Monitor Ji, stop causing trouble.”
“You’re showing favoritism!” Ji Yun surprisingly persisted, Xu Lin smiled helplessly and walked back.
“It’s just a piece of hair, really, sit down, sit down!”
A few minutes later, Xu Lin looked at the three high ponytails beside him and almost burst out laughing.
Not because they looked bad, but because of the uniform style, lined up neatly in a row, which was quite eye-catching.
In an instant, they attracted the attention of many passersby, even though Chu Qingchan and Chu Fengyi were both wearing masks.
“Taking you guys out in public always feels so stressful.”
“If you end up living like Wei Xiaobao, would the pressure still be as great?”
“I’m not as clever or capable as Wei Xiaobao in the story. Besides, that is fiction, and I’m living in reality. I can only dream about it.”
“Oh, so you also dream about it?”
“Well, as a man, I believe in being honest. And you said you wanted honesty.”
“You can daydream all you want then.”
This time, with Chu Fengyi joining, the four of them ran together, and the speed increased quite a bit. They reached the west gate of the school in just 20 minutes.
Xu Lin covered his face, feeling a bit hot because he was in the middle, with Chu Qingchan and Ji Yun on either side of him.
Then the two ponytails started wildly flicking on his face. At first, it was itching, then it turned into pain. In the end, the conclusion was that his skin wasn’t thick enough.
And then as usual, Chu Qingchan boarded the bus home after a brief chat to take a shower, and went to the studio, while Xu Lin and the other two went straight to school.
“By the way, Ji Yun, how much money can your dad earn this month?”
Chu Fengyi, who usually never cared about these trivial matters, asked a question.
“It depends on the situation. Apart from daily traffic, it also depends on the duration. It’s around 5,000 yuan a month.”
5,000 yuan is considered a good salary in Linshui now, or it will be in the future. After all, Linshui is just a small city.
Although the development is okay, it is still a small city that is not popular. In 2020 when he traveled through time, the per capita salary was only 3 to 4k, so 5k is quite a bit.
“But the workday must be quite long, right? About 10 hours a day?”
“After deducting the lunch break, it’s still about 12 hours.”
Ji Yun remembered how her father had worked day in and day out for over a decade to earn money to support the family. She was deeply moved and also felt heartache for him.
That’s why she has been working hard in her studies, striving to earn money in college in the future so she can help her family.
But seeing Xu Lin starting to open stores recently, she suddenly feels like she only knows how to study, while Xu Lin can already earn money on his own.
“Then let your dad drive for me.”
“Sister Fengyi, let my dad drive for you? He has never driven a sports car before!”
“I bought a business van recently instead of a sports car, it’s more convenient for running errands.”
“But I personally don’t like driving this kind of vehicle, and I don’t want to hire someone from the company. I think your dad should be able to do it.”
“No, no, he’s just an ordinary driver. He has never been a private chauffeur or anything!”
Ji Yun hurriedly waved her hand. She also understood that whether or not her father had ever been a private driver was irrelevant. Chu Fengyi would definitely pay a lot of money.
“Don’t worry, I’ll pay according to normal wages. Can’t we let your father relax a bit? It’s not that I’m intentionally hiring a driver, but I really need one.”
“This…”
“Ji Yun, she needs someone over here, you should let Uncle go,” Xu Lin also advised Ji Yun, knowing what she was thinking.
This girl just thinks too much. Chu Fengyi is so carefree; she does things on a whim. She wouldn’t do something just to give you a favor or anything like that.
“Well, I’ll think about it. I’ll ask my dad first.”
“Okay, but my new car will arrive in a few days, so you have to let me know then.”
“Okay, thank you, Sister Fengyi.”
“You little girl, why are you so reserved with me? I’m going to the office now, you two go to your morning class.”
“Okay.”
Chu Fengyi sighed and turned a corner, heading upstairs. At that moment, a graceful black-haired beauty happened to be coming downstairs, walking towards her.
“Hello, Teacher Su.”
“Hello, Teacher Chu. Has Xu Lin arrived?”
“Yes, he has. Do you have something to discuss with him?”
“Yes, it’s regarding some study matters.”
“Ah, study matters~ He went to the classroom.” Chu Fengyi smiled, but it made Su Qingwan alert all over.
What does this smile mean… Does it really have something to do with study matters? The last time I met her, I must have appeared very distant, right?
I’m probably overthinking it. I’ll go find Xu Lin first; he’s been dragging down my English grades again lately!
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