Dedicated to studying, yet forced into a chaotic situation.

Chapter 51: They treat her so well, she could call them "Dad" already.

Shi Sui held a lunchbox in one hand and chopsticks in the other, her other hand being held by Chi Yan and gently pulled by Xu Chaomu.

It's a bit messy.

It's really infuriating that people can't eat properly.

Her wrist felt like it was on fire, burning hot. Shi Sui looked up at Chi Yan, a flash of murderous intent crossing her eyes. She really wanted to punch him a couple of times.

But remembering that he was just a junior and Chi Yan was an older brother he couldn't afford to offend, he bit his lip and could only plead, "Chi Yan, can you let me finish my meal first?"

The girl's helpless voice sounded very sweet and obedient to him. Chi Yan let go of her hand and compromised: "Alright, you finish eating first, and then come with me."

Shi Sui turned half her head to look at Xu Chaomu, who was still holding her sleeve. However, she knew he was easy to talk to and was about to speak.

"Eat slowly." Xu Chaomu released her hand, her voice gentle.

Under Chi Yan's unwavering gaze, Shi Sui felt immense pressure and could only quickly finish her lunch, putting the lunchbox and chopsticks back into her bento bag.

"I'm done eating." Shi Sui had barely finished speaking when her wrist was grabbed again.

"gone."

"Oh, okay." Shi Sui slung her lunch bag over her shoulder, turned around to look at the boy who was still eating slowly, and said goodbye, "Then I have to go first, Xu Chaomu, you can eat slowly."

"Okay, see you tomorrow." Xu Chaomu didn't stop her, but simply reached out to wipe the rice grains from the corner of her mouth, lingering on her lips for a second longer.

It's very soft, even sweeter and softer than the cream cakes in the glass display case.

His fingers seemed to carry an electric current, stunning Shi Sui for a second. Then she lowered her head, raised her hand, and wiped her lips: "Thanks."

Chi Yan looked at Shi Sui and naturally noticed their intimate little gesture, unconsciously tightening his grip on her hand.

He glanced at Xu Chaomu with a warning look in his eyes.

Noticing the unfriendly gaze, Xu Chaomu looked over as well, a few rays of cold light falling into her eyes, indifferent as the cold mist of the morning.

A moment later, he lowered his eyes, took a step forward, checked the distance, reached out and patted Shi Sui's head, and asked, "Shall we go to the bookstore together this afternoon?"

Shi Sui was leaving when her head was suddenly patted, but the boy's touch was gentle and she didn't feel uncomfortable.

Going to the bookstore? Of course!

“Okay…” Shi Sui readily agreed, and wanted to add that she would come downstairs to find him after school, but she was interrupted.

"Shut up." Chi Yan grabbed her hand and walked away, his unreasonable arrogance and his irritable tone equally unreasonable.

Shi Sui glanced at him furtively. What the hell? Did he take the wrong medicine and start throwing a tantrum? Who's he telling to shut up?

Amidst the eerie atmosphere of tension, she suddenly realized that in most novels, either the school bully falls in love with the academic genius, or the school bully and the academic genius are inherently at odds.

Clearly, Chi Yan and Xu Chaomu belong to the latter category.

With a bang, the rooftop door slammed shut again, and Yan Ze thoughtfully hung up the 'Rooftop Closed' sign.

"Get a lock and lock this place up." Chi Yan glanced at the double handles of the iron gate, where a chain could easily pass through and lock it.

"Okay," Yan Ze replied, then his gaze fell on the hands of the two people in front of him, and he groaned inwardly.

Holy crap, his house has really collapsed! Chi-ge actually held Shi-sui's hand! What happened to his misogyny?! Wasn't he supposed to have the misogyny typical of a rich young master?

Following Yan Ze's gaze, Shi Sui looked down and noticed that her wrist was still being pulled. She gently shook her arm to remind him, "Don't pull my hand anymore."

Having been dragged along the whole way, she only resisted now, which shows how weak and powerless she seemed in Chi Yan's eyes.

Chi Yan didn't let go or say anything, but Yan Ze, standing to the side, said enviously, "Don't be ungrateful. You're lucky enough to have your hand held."

He touched his neck and said, "Brother Chi was grabbing me by the back of my collar; my neck was about to be broken."

Enveloped in a tense atmosphere, Shi Sui fell silent. Fine, she knew her older brother was angry. Let him hold her hand as long as he didn't take it off.

He was almost a head taller than her. Chi Yan looked down at her. The girl stood obediently without saying a word. Her ponytail was a little loose, revealing her fair neck. Unlike most girls in school who would wear all sorts of jewelry, she had nothing on her neck. Her collarbone was slender and clear, and very beautiful.

As he watched, his agitated heart calmed down. After a moment, he said, "That guy is no good."

He was touching her mouth and her head, clearly harboring ill intentions.

Who isn't a good person? Shi Sui realized that Chi Yan was talking about Xu Chaomu, and was speechless.

Of course, some bad students naturally dislike good students, and in front of school bullies, academic high-achievers are certainly not good people.

Shi Sui thought for a moment, not wanting to offend her cash cow, and nodded, "Mhm."

"Stay away from him."

"Mmm." Just do whatever he says, as long as you don't lose your temper.

Are you going to the bookstore again this afternoon?

"I won't go." He outwardly agreed but inwardly disagreed.

She was so well-behaved that Chi Yan couldn't resist patting her head. Then, remembering that guy had touched her lips earlier, he quickly rubbed her lips before Shi Sui could react.

Her lips were roughly brushed against, and Shi Sui looked up at him in shock: "What are you doing?" Was it a provocation? Did he want to fight?

Chi Yan was stunned for a moment. Why such a strong reaction? You didn't even react when that guy touched you just now!

Feeling annoyed and finding his behavior inexplicable, Chi Yan pretended nothing had happened and changed the subject, asking, "Why don't you go to the cafeteria for lunch?"

"The cafeteria is expensive, so I bring my own food," Shi Sui said honestly.

Is the cafeteria expensive? In the young master's eyes, the cafeteria is incredibly cheap. After his disbelief, he thought of his classmate's 'adopted daughter' identity.

"Is the Jiang family not giving you money?" Although he already had the answer in his heart, Chi Yan still asked.

“Jiang Tianyao has all my living expenses; I didn’t ask her for any.” Not wanting any further entanglement with Jiang Tianyao, Shi Sui paused, then added, “Actually, it’s quite convenient to bring my own food…”

As they were talking, the boy took out his phone from his pocket, performed facial recognition, and swiped a few times with one hand.

Her phone vibrated in her pocket.

Shi Sui froze, then asked, "You didn't transfer money to me, did you...?"

"Otherwise what?" Chi Yan put away his phone, looked into her eyes, and said matter-of-factly, "You'll go to the cafeteria with me from now on." No more going with that guy.

The money tree has started giving away money again.

But Shi Sui felt uneasy.

She felt she still couldn't accept the money. She had already taken nearly 20 yuan from her classmate for drinks and snacks, and even his clothes. Now she was taking his meal money without doing anything...

Are they raising her like a daughter? They treat her so well, she could call them "Dad" already.

The main issue is that she spent 49.9 yuan on the insulated lunchbox, so she can't just lose her job after just one job, right?

"Although the cafeteria food is expensive, I can afford to eat there," Shi Sui said, forcing a smile as she began to make up a story. "The main problem is that the cafeteria food is too oily, and it makes my stomach uncomfortable. Bringing my own lunch is much healthier, and I also really enjoy cooking, plus I'm a good cook..."

Chi Yan could tell that she was unwilling to accept money. The same thing happened the day before yesterday when he gave her clothes. He had to coax her for a long time before she agreed to accept them.

Shi Sui likes him, not because he's rich.

And another thing, she keeps belittling the cafeteria food while praising her own cooking skills. Girls really have a lot on their minds. Chi Yan understands that to win a man's heart, you must first win his stomach. She wants to cook for him.

"Okay, keep the money. From now on, you can bring me lunch." Chi Yan tried his best to suppress the corners of his mouth from turning up, and held her hand tightly. "Now, come with me to the cafeteria for lunch. I'm hungry."

Shi Sui (flips table): !! Do I have to buy another lunchbox?!