Chapter 504 - 503: Lu Yunque: I Won

Yun Zijin was speechless but resisted the urge to roll her eyes.

The reporters’ cameras were trained on her, filming constantly. If Yun Zijin dared to roll her eyes, she knew the next day’s trending headline would read something like: "Rags-to-Riches Heiress Rolls Her Eyes in Public."

They would spin it in the ugliest way possible.

These unscrupulous media outlets would do anything for attention.

With the bet’s outcome decided, Yun Zijin, escorted by seven members of Zero One, headed back toward the car with Lu Yunque.

"Miss Yun, how did you feel when you found out you were the granddaughter of a French tycoon?"

"Miss Yun, we’ve heard you treat your biological mother horribly. Is there something you’re unhappy with about her?"

"Miss Yun, we heard that before this summer, you were just a poor student working part-time to cover tuition and living expenses. But after the break, you suddenly transformed into a wealthy socialite, decked out in luxury brands and driving expensive cars. Did all that money come from your biological mother?"

Hearing someone suggest her money came from Situ Yunliang, Yun Zijin stopped in her tracks. She turned to the reporter who had just asked the question. "What did you just say?"

The reporter, suddenly singled out and stared down by Yun Zijin, swallowed nervously. After taking a deep breath, he repeated his question.

"I don’t care why you’re asking this question, but I feel the need to clarify something. I had plenty of luxury cars and designer goods long before the Situ family ever came to Dijing."

"And one last thing... why don’t you go ask the Situ family themselves if I’ve spent a single cent of the Situ Family’s money since we reconnected?"

An unconscious aura of authority radiated from Yun Zijin, and her words made the reporter take an involuntary step back.

"You’re all recording this, so you’d better release the full, unedited video of what I just said. Don’t take my words out of context to spread rumors."

"Otherwise... I’d be more than happy to see you all in court."

With that, Yun Zijin turned and coolly climbed into the silver-white luxury van.

Surrounded by the throng of reporters, the van could only inch its way slowly toward the Dijing University entrance.

The school guards, deeming the large, unpredictable crowd of reporters a security risk, refused to let them on campus.

Once Yun Zijin’s car passed through the school gates, it was finally free.

The van accelerated slightly, heading toward the academic building for Yun Zijin’s class.

Before long, the silver-white luxury van disappeared from the reporters’ view.

The van reached the academic building with eight minutes to spare before class started.

"How are you getting to the Lu Family offices? My car has to stay here to pick me up after class. There isn’t enough time for it to drive to the Lu Family headquarters and back while I’m in class."

’Although, if Zero One put the pedal to the metal, they could probably make it.’

’But this is a society of laws, and Dijing at that. Street racing is strictly forbidden within the city.’

"I had Mo Bin drive over. He should be here shortly after you head to class."

There was a reason Mo Bin was Lu Yunque’s indispensable right-hand man.

After all, not just anyone could perfectly execute their orders on the heels of their boss’s early-morning shenanigans.

Hearing Lu Yunque’s words, Yun Zijin knew Mo Bin had been roped into another task.

’Still, one of them is willing to dish it out, and the other is willing to take it. For Mo Bin to tolerate Lu Yunque’s frequent antics, he definitely earns his million-a-year salary.’

"Alright then, I’m heading off."

’If I don’t go now, I’ll really be late.’

Lu Yunque quickly stole a kiss on Yun Zijin’s cheek. "A goodbye kiss. I hope you have a wonderful day."

With that, Lu Yunque pulled back, the corners of his lips curling into a slight smile.

As for Yun Zijin, Lu Yunque’s sudden gesture made her face flush bright red.

She didn’t need a mirror; feeling the heat on her cheeks, Yun Zijin knew she must be blushing furiously.

She shot Lu Yunque a playful glare before quickly opening the door and getting out.

After Yun Zijin got out, Lu Yunque chuckled softly.

He didn’t find her parting glare intimidating at all. In fact, he found it so adorable it made him want to kiss her again.

Not long after Yun Zijin got out and headed upstairs, Mo Bin appeared, driving Lu Yunque’s Rolls-Royce Phantom.

Seeing the familiar license plate, Lu Yunque knew it was Mo Bin. He gave a nod to Zero One, then opened the door and stepped out.

Seeing Lu Yunque get out of Yun Zijin’s van, Mo Bin was at a loss for words to describe his feelings.

"President, good morning."

His mind was racing, but all that came out was the most mundane of greetings as he skillfully opened the car door for Lu Yunque.

Lu Yunque gave a slight nod and bent down to get into the car.

Once Mo Bin was in the driver’s seat with his seatbelt fastened, Lu Yunque finally spoke. "To the office."

With that, Lu Yunque leaned back against the seat, closed his eyes, and pretended to doze.

"Yes, President."

Mo Bin’s reply was concise. Seeing Lu Yunque resting with his eyes closed, he tactfully fell silent and focused on driving.

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「Dijing University.」

As usual, Yun Zijin brought Qin Sitong a delicious breakfast prepared by her family’s chef, and in return, Qin Sitong had brought Yun Zijin’s textbooks for her 8 a.m. class from the dorm.

Qin Sitong handed the books to Yun Zijin and began sharing her breakfast with those around them—only after ensuring she’d have enough for herself, of course.

"Oh, right, Zijin," Qin Sitong said, "let’s go check on the shop on Xinghua Street today. We haven’t been in so long, I have no idea how things are progressing."

Qin Sitong was taking the matter of opening a branch very seriously.

The only reason she hadn’t visited in the last few days was because Lu Yunque had offered to have his people keep an eye on it.

But she had also been busy at their current shop, needing to train a manager who could run things independently and master the art of making Wangyou Milk Tea.

Qin Sitong had already told the staff that whoever learned to make Wangyou Milk Tea the best would have the highest chance of becoming the new manager.

The employees felt a strong sense of loyalty to the Wangyou Milk Tea Shop, so the competition had been incredibly fierce lately.

"Sure. After we check on the Xinghua Street location, I can give you a ride back. I have to go to the Lu’s Sanatorium after that, you know."

Giving Lu Yunzhou acupuncture wasn’t some shameful secret, and there was nothing Yun Zijin couldn’t tell Qin Sitong.

So, Qin Sitong knew that Yun Zijin went to Lu’s Sanatorium every day to administer acupuncture to Lu Yunque’s older brother, Lu Yunzhou.

Qin Sitong, of course, had no objections. It was Yun Zijin’s car, so wherever she said they were going first was fine with her.

RING...

The two were still chatting when the bell for class rang.

The professor for their major walked into the classroom right as the bell sounded.