Chapter 24

Editor: Inschain

Qiao Yun picked up the chopsticks, a trace of anticipation stirring in her usually indifferent eyes. She grabbed a piece of meat, ate it, paused for a moment, and then swallowed.

Li Hanzhou watched her for three seconds, then felt relieved and picked up a piece of meat as well…

Then silently put down the chopsticks, moving his thin lips, “First time cooking, it’s a bit underdone.”

Qiao Yun nodded understandingly, “Yeah, it’s a bit underdone, actually it’s still raw.”

Li Hanzhou didn’t embarrass himself further, and finally asked his assistant to order takeout, vowing never to cook again.

After finishing the takeout from the five-star hotel close to seven o’clock, Qiao Yun began to usher him out, “Your work here is done, you should head back now, this is your pay.”

This feeling of being used and discarded made Li Hanzhou laugh, he teased her in a low voice, “Qiao Xiao Guai, consider this three hundred bucks as your snack money from big brother.”

“Oh.” Qiao Yun quickly took the money back.

Li Hanzhou: “…”

He felt like Qiao Yun probably never intended to give it in the first place.

As Li Hanzhou was about to leave, Qiao Yun handed him the day’s trash, “Could you take this out for me?”

Li Hanzhou looked indifferent, his face expressing refusal.

But confronted with the girl’s innocent large eyes, he didn’t know if he was bewitched or what, he just naturally took it from her.

…

Li Hanzhou stood upright in front of the trash bin, staring at his hands that normally did no menial work, his handsome face full of complex emotions.

So, what on earth had gotten into him today?

He originally intended to tease Qiao Yun.

Why had he ended up doing a servant’s work? And to think his condescension was only worth three hundred bucks?

Thinking about Qiao Yun’s lackadaisical, languid eyes, Li Hanzhou adjusted his tie.

It wasn’t Qiao Yun who was toxic, it was her eyes.

The quiet alley suddenly rang with the sound of a phone ringtone, Li Hanzhou pressed the answer button at a leisurely pace.

“Li Ge, finished with your workout?” Shen Qi was incredibly curious in his heart.

Li Hanzhou scoffed, “What’s it to you?”

His servitude today was a secret he’d take to the grave.

There was a long silence on the other end before the voice said, “Li Ge, you got a thing for the little lady?”

“Do you take me for a beast?” Li Hanzhou strode forward, a passing thought made him chuckle, “She is quite a cute little friend.”

Shen Qi: I’m telling you, that’s a dangerous way to think.

Li Hanzhou certainly had no designs on Qiao Yun, their first encounter probably left a different impression on him, prompting him to want to play with her this time.

Although, things had definitely taken an unexpected turn.

If only Li Miao could be half as well-behaved and quiet as Qiao Yun, he wouldn’t always have to be grabbing Li Miao by the collar.

Really.

A sister outliving her brother’s patience.

…

After seeing Li Hanzhou downstairs, Qiao Yun turned her face and beckoned, “Come out.”

After a while, three tall and straight figures came down the stairs, exuding an aura of sternness, clearly skilled individuals.

“Professor Qiao.” The man in the lead said respectfully, “We are here to protect you, rest assured we won’t show ourselves ordinarily.”

Qiao Yun glanced at him, and without hesitation said, “It’s you, Zhou You.”

Zhou You was pleasantly surprised, “I didn’t expect Professor Qiao to remember me.”

Qiao Yun said, “I have a good memory.”

Zhou You inexplicably felt honored, “Professor Qiao is too clever. Thinking about the man I saw just now,” he couldn’t help but ask, “Does the professor know Li Ye?”

Qiao Yun shook her head, “He doesn’t know me.”

Zhou You was relieved but still advised, “Professor Qiao may not be aware, Li Ye doesn’t think highly of you, my suggestion is to keep your distance from him.”

Qiao Yun said indifferently, “It’s okay, I’ve already taken my revenge. We’re even now.”

Zhou You: ??

Recalling Li Hanzhou holding the garbage bag as he went downstairs, looking like a sorry sight, Zhou You felt he might have missed something.