Chapter 137

Chapter 137

Xu Junyuan had sent Shen Huaishi basically to tell them to rest easy. In doing so, Shen Huaishi had now also become stranded in the modern world.

“It’s getting late, let’s go to bed earlier.” Lin Qingyu said calmly, “The Emperor still as to attend tomorrow.”

Hearing the word “Emperor”, Jiang Xing’s toes curled in mortification. By now, not only had he recalled the events of Gu Fuzhou’s life, but a good deal of his memories as Xiao Li had already returned. But while the word ‘Emperor’ in the Dayu evoked supreme respect, in modern times it evoked supreme cringe. So much so that he might as well change his name to ‘chuuni‘. Chuuni Mama opened the door for Chuuni. Oh, Chuuni, you’re back!

Jiang Xing covered his face with his hands. “Qingyu, are you doing this on purpose?”

Lin Qingyu smiled and said to Shen Huaishi, “Things here aren’t like in the Dayu. From now on, here, you can just call me and Jiang Xing by our names.”

Shen Huaishi quickly said, “This subordinate dares not.”

“Well, you better start daring.” Jiang Xing complained, “Because of your ‘Emperor, Empress’, I’m already considering transferring schools.”

Shen Huaishi was about the same height as Jiang Xing. Lin Qingyu brought him a set of Jiang Xing’s clothes and taught him how to take a bath. Jiang Xing also made a bed for him. Shen Huaishi was overwhelmed by the favor, but because he was unfamiliar with the place, even though he wanted to take care of things himself, he didn’t know where to start and could only accept the care of the two.

After Shen Huaishi settled down, Jiang Xing went to take a shower first. Lin Qingyu was sitting at the table checking over Jiang Xing’s Chinese homework when he was distracted by Jiang Xing’s continuously vibrating phone.

It was Jiang Xing’s friend group. There were six boys in the group, all of whom were close friends with Jiang Xing and they were currently all making a fuss. It started with one boy posting a short video. Lin Qingyu clicked on the video and saw himself, Jiang Xing, Shen Huaishi and the chuuni boy earlier.

This video must have been filmed by one of the members of the chuuni boy’s group. The original intention had been to secure evidence that Jiang Xing had been the one to hit first. Instead, they’d managed to capture a big surprise.

“Your Majesties, Emperor, Empr-...”

Without waiting for the word “Empress” to finish, Lin Qingyu decisively turned off the video. At this hour, male high schoolers would still be awake and the five boys were all fired up because of this video:

[Hahahahahaha, I laughed so hard I was practically crowing. Children within a ten kilometer radius all thought it was dawn and picked up their schoolbags to head to school. I was almost caught by the canteen owner and made into kung pao chicken!]

[The question is, who’s the empress? The milk tea girlfriend?]

[Do you see any girl in the video? That brother standing next to Jiang Xing seems to be that handsome boy who came to school to deliver his dinner last time——God, what have I done? I, a commoner, having been calling His Majesty by his name this entire time! This subject deserves death!]

[Your Majesty, are you considering taking in a concubine? I’m not gay, but with your face (and your money) I think I can do it. Name me your concubine and I will serve the Empress during her maternal confinement.]

Lin Qingyu’s eyes froze over. Somber expression on his face, he sent: [And you think you’re the one who gets to make this decision?]

“I’m done with my shower. You can take yours now.” Jiang Xing came out of the shower, felt the coldness radiating from Lin Qingyu’s body and paused in the middle of wiping his hair, “Baobei?”

“Ridiculous.” Lin Qingyu said coldly, “If this were the Dayu, I would definitely...” Lin Qingyu closed his eyes and silently muttered, “Criminal Law”. “Forget it, I’m going to take a bath.”

Jiang Xing watched Lin Qingyu walk into the bathroom, completely unaware of what had happened. He only realized when he picked up his phone and saw the chat history.

Jiang Xing sent three smiling expressions.

[The emperor is here! Brothers, hurry up!]

[The emperor is here – long live the emperor, long live, long live!]

Jiang Xing: [You should be thankful you live in a society ruled and protected by law. If we were in ancient times, your mouths would have already gotten you white silk ties within a day.]

[Xing Ge, when did you ascend to the throne? Why didn’t you tell us?]

Jiang Xing said nothing, sending only another smiley face.

[Based on two years of seatmate friendship with His Majesty, I insist that I be made regent!]

Shen Huaishi was very embarrassed. “It’s thanks to the empr-... to Qingyu’s great teaching.”

After they secured Shen Huaishi’s ID card, there was now a lot more things the two of them could do.

On Monday, Jiang Xing went to school as though serving a sentence. Lin Qingyu and Shen Huaishi took a cruise down the Pearl River, watching the bustling city from on board a luxury sightseeing boat.

On Tuesday, Jiang Xing was worked harder than a dog and was more tired than one. Lin Qingyu and Shen Huaishi hiked up Baiyun Mountain, overlooking the city and watching the sunset.

On Wednesday, Jiang Xing was barely holding on to his life. Lin Qingyu and Shen Huaishi ate at a century-old Cantonese restaurant. When brought back home roast goose for Jiang Xing to eat when he was tired from doing homework.

On Thursday, Jiang Xing’s life was hanging by a thread. Lin Qingyu stayed at home and taught Shen Huaishi how to play games. Jiang Xing returned home after studying late into the night to see his empress playing an assassin and his assassin playing an empress.

On Friday, Jiang Xing barely survived by relying on his obsession with the weekend. During class break, Jiang Xing was looking at the photos Lin Qingyu had sent him, when the PE Rep came to gossip with him. “Your Majesty, I have something important to report.”

Jiang Xing pressed down on the space between his brows. What’s done was done and so, he decided to simply go along with it. “What is it?”

“A new girl has been transferred to the class next door. It is said that she is a mixed-race little beauty with curly hair and big round eyes...”

Jiang Xing’s heart skipped a beat and he asked, “Does our school also accept transfer students?”

The PE Rep scratched his head. “I think you’re missing the point?”

“Zhen asked you something.”

The PE Rep was stunned by Jiang Xing. “Replying to His Majesty. Of course, the school accepts transfers. As long as you have this...” The PE Rep made the gesture to indicate money, “And pass the transfer test. Of course, if you donate tens of millions or maybe a building to the school, you’d probably be able to get in without even taking the exam.”

Jiang Xing smiled and said, “So that’s it.”

That evening, when Jiang Xing came home from school, Lin Qingyu and Shen Huaishi were sitting on the sofa, looking at the tablet computer, researching who knows what.

“You’re back.” Lin Qingyu said, “Do you have a lot of homework this weekend?”

“A lot? Please call it what it is, which is ‘endless’.” Jiang Xing threw down his schoolbag dejectedly and walked to the two of them, “What are you looking at?”

Shen Huaishi said, “Qingyu is debating whether to go to Beijing or Xi’an.”

“Beijing? Xi’an?”

“Huaishi got his ID card. We’re planning to take the high-speed rail or plane to visit other cities.” Lin Qingyu explained, “Beijing is the country’s current capital and there are countless institutions of higher learning there. Xi’an is the ancient capital of thirteen dynasties so it’s worth a visit.”

Jiang Xing said, “Why choose? Of course we’ll go visit everywhere. But there’s still two months before winter vacation. It’s too early to make plans now.”

Lin Qingyu and Shen Huaishi looked at each other and Lin Qingyu said, “Why wait for winter vacation? Huaishi and I can go anytime.”

Jiang Xing had a heart attack. Pointing at himself, he asked, “You and Huaishi? What about me?”

Lin Qingyu said, matter of fact, “Don’t you have to go to school?”

Jiang Xing: “...”

Lin Qingyu comforted him, “We’ll go on Monday and return on Friday. That way, we can still be with you on the weekends.”

Jiang Xing took the tablet from Lin Qingyu’s hand and said, “Let’s explore that later. Take a look at this first.”

Jiang Xing put the two forms on the table and at the top of the forms were the words, “Transfer Application Form”.

Lin Qingyu and Shen Huaishi both raised their heads at the same time and cast questioning looks at Jiang Xing.

“Zhen will have you both attend school.”