Chapter 456: Chapter 456: Then You’ll Have to Work Hard

"Li Huan." Seeing Li Huan come downstairs, Cheng Beize smiled at the girl walking toward him, his eyes full of tenderness. Ever since becoming sure of his feelings, Cheng Beize had decided to follow his heart. To that end, he had specifically shifted the focus of some of his business to Beijing just so he could see Li Huan more often and hopefully have a chance to pursue her. The more he interacted with Li Huan, the more intense his feelings for her became.

"What brings you here today?" Li Huan asked.

"Your final exams start tomorrow, don’t they?" Cheng Beize countered.

"Mhm." Li Huan nodded. She knew Cheng Beize had shifted some of his business from Xiangcheng to Beijing and had been very busy lately. They hadn’t had much time to see each other, but hearing him mention the date of her final exams made Li Huan feel a secret thrill at being so important to him.

"This... is for you." Cheng Beize took a small sachet from his pocket and handed it to Li Huan.

"You..." Li Huan’s face immediately reddened as she looked at the sachet in Cheng Beize’s hand. He had been pursuing her and giving her gifts lately, and she had always given something in return. After all, they weren’t officially dating, and she didn’t want to take advantage of him. ’But a sachet... In the old stories, those are tokens of affection between lovers. And I haven’t even agreed to date him yet.’

Seemingly noticing Li Huan’s hesitation, Cheng Beize said quickly, "I know you haven’t made up your mind about dating me yet. This sachet doesn’t mean anything else. It’s a lucky charm I asked a master in Xiangcheng for. I hope your final exams go smoothly and you get good grades."

Li Huan looked at Cheng Beize in surprise. "You said you had to go back to Xiangcheng the other day... was it just to get this lucky charm for me?"

Cheng Beize just smiled without saying a word, looking tenderly at Li Huan.

Touched, Li Huan took the sachet. "Thank you."

Upstairs, the girls peeking from the window whispered excitedly, "Oh my gosh, she took it! She took it! They look so good together."

"Yeah, I think it’s great for Li Huan to be dating Mr. Cheng. A talented man and a beautiful woman—they’re a perfect match."

As the girls chattered away, Su Qing pursed her lips, watching Li Huan and Cheng Beize. With her current hearing, she could hear them clearly from this distance, even without manipulating plants. When she heard that Cheng Beize had gotten the charm from a master, she couldn’t help but frown slightly. ’I wonder which master the Cheng Family associates with.’

Speaking of masters, Su Qing couldn’t help but think of Master Wen. Master Wen had an excellent reputation in Xiangcheng, but the fact that he had an apprentice like that made Su Qing a little wary.

After accepting the sachet, Li Huan said to Cheng Beize, "By the way, are you free in the next few days?"

"I am," Cheng Beize replied quickly, thrilled that Li Huan was asking about his schedule. ’When it comes to her, I’ll make time no matter how busy I am with business.’

"My parents said they want to meet you," Li Huan said, pursing her lips.

Cheng Beize’s eyes lit up. "Your... your parents... want... want to meet me? Really?"

Cheng Beize was so excited he was stuttering. He suddenly felt nervous—more nervous than he’d ever been, even when signing contracts worth over a hundred million. He looked at Li Huan anxiously, afraid that what he’d just heard was a figment of his imagination.

"Of course it’s true," Li Huan nodded.

Cheng Beize grew even more excited. "Li Huan, does this mean... does this mean you’ve agreed to be my girlfriend?"

"Not necessarily," Li Huan said, glancing at him. "If my parents don’t approve of you, I won’t go against their wishes."

"I’ll do whatever it takes to get your parents’ approval!" Cheng Beize said excitedly.

At his words, the corners of Li Huan’s mouth couldn’t help but curve up. "Then you’d better work hard."

Li Huan wanted to ask if Cheng Beize ever had a girlfriend back in Xiangcheng, but she held back. ’It’s not the right time to ask, since I haven’t even agreed to be his girlfriend yet.’ The thought left her feeling a little uneasy.

"I will," Cheng Beize said with a smile. "I’ll definitely work hard."

"Mhm."

"You should get back to studying. I’ll head out now. After your exams are over, let me know when I should visit your house so I can prepare a gift." Cheng Beize was already trying to figure out what to get Li Huan’s parents. "You have my phone number."

"Okay," Li Huan nodded.

As Cheng Beize was about to say goodbye, he happened to glance up and see several people in the window of Room 206. Spotting Su Qing, he gave her a nod. He felt a little sheepish. ’I came to see Li Huan and completely forgot about my friend, Su Qing.’

Li Huan followed his gaze upstairs and saw several of her roommates crowded around the window, watching. Her face turned an even deeper shade of red.

Cheng Beize gave a faint smile. "I’ll treat you and Su Qing to a meal later," he said to Li Huan. "Could you let her know for me?"

"Mhm, I’ll tell her."

When Li Huan returned to her dorm, the girls from Room 206 immediately surrounded her, chattering away.

"Spill it! Did Mr. Cheng give you a token of his love?"

"I think it was a sachet. So romantic!"

...

Li Huan blushed. "You guys were all watching."

"Hey, we were just worried about you!"

"Yeah, come on, tell us! Are you and Mr. Cheng official now?"

...

In an instant, the girls dissolved into a fit of gleeful teasing.

The two days of final exams passed quickly. When the last test ended, everyone’s excitement was palpable. The students from out of town were especially cheerful as they made plans to buy train tickets home for the New Year.

Su Qing and her friends walked out of the classroom, talking and laughing. During the exams, Su Qing had secretly sent some green mist to each of them. As a result, their minds had been exceptionally clear during the tests, and feeling they had all done quite well, they were in high spirits.

"Ah, time to go home!" Chen Meizhen said happily. "Why don’t you guys come visit me in Hai City before the New Year? It’ll be my treat!"

"I can’t. I have to get home right away. My mom’s been dying for me to come back," Ye Qingqing said quickly.

"Me too," said Chen Juan. "How about summer break instead? We can all visit you in Hai City then."

"That works too," Chen Meizhen nodded. "Then it’s a deal. You all have to come! I promise to make you feel right at home."

With that, she turned specifically to Li Huan. "And remember to bring your boyfriend."

Li Huan’s eyes went wide. "It’s not official yet!"

"I think it will be soon," Sun Xiaowen said with a grin.

Just as Li Huan was about to reply, a tall male student approached them. He walked right up to Su Qing and said nervously, "Su... Su Qing, could I have a word with you?"

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