88: Did Xu Feng attend Jiangnan University?

Hu Yourong glanced at Xu Xinyou, then at Ling Xian.

"Young Master Ling is clearly very understanding, so why is he being so unreasonable this time?"

She really took a liking to Xu Xinyou; not only was she beautiful, but she also had ability and class.

Although she was an overseas student, Hu Yourong's questioning proved she wasn't just some fake with a gilded degree.

Most importantly, she had too much work on her plate and had long been overwhelmed, leaving her no time to accompany Ling Xian.

Hiring a capable secretary could solve many problems.

"Young Master Ling..." Hu Yourong hesitated, wanting to plead on her behalf.

But as the words reached her lips, Ling Xian gave her a gentle, doting look, and she swallowed them back down.

"Young Master Ling must have his own plans. Hu Yourong, how could you doubt him? You are his woman; if even you doubt him, are you still worthy of him?"

"I have three years of relevant experience, but I'm not a fresh graduate." Xu Xinyou spoke with self-abandonment, seriously suspecting that Ling Xian was targeting her.

Yet, she couldn't find any evidence.

"Oh, then there's no problem. You can start now." Ling Xian's voice was magnetic and playful.

"I..." Xu Xinyou almost burst out with a curse.

If there's no problem, why did you even ask in the first place?

What a psycho!

"Thank you, President Ling." Xu Xinyou forced a smile and bowed her head in thanks.

"You're welcome! Miss Xu, bring me a cup of tea first." Ling Xian naturally ordered her around.

So naturally that it seemed like it was just how things should be.

Xu Xinyou endured it again and again. "I don't believe you aren't a lecher. I'm not inferior to Leng Yunyan. You've been simping for her for so long, there's no way you have zero interest in me."

Thinking this, Xu Xinyou grit her teeth, picked up the teacup from the table, and left.

As if she really were some secretary serving her boss.

"President Ling, there's one more thing," Hu Yourong reported seriously.

Her boss had indeed given her power second only to himself.

But some formalities still had to be observed.

Others could be ignorant of etiquette, but Hu Yourong couldn't.

She had been promoted by Ling Xian himself.

"What is it? You need to tell me?"

"The Ling Corporation's expansion in Jiangnan seems to be facing resistance from the Fang Family." Hu Yourong spoke vaguely because the resistance the Ling Corporation faced in Jiangnan didn't seem like something the Fang Family alone could achieve.

The resistance was like layers of steel plates stacked behind a wooden board; it was impossible to break through!

Xu Xinyou, carrying the tea, stopped in her tracks and happened to hear this.

"As I thought, the Ling Corporation is strong on the surface but hollow inside."

"I see." Ling Xian wasn't surprised; in fact, it was within his expectations.

The Fang Family was on good terms with Su Ran, and Su Ran had a grudge against him, so it was within reason for them to help suppress him.

But that wasn't the only reason; those Hidden Families also didn't want a Ling Corporation in Jiangnan.

"I'll handle this matter."

"Hey, you! What are you standing there for? The tea is already cold." Ling Xian glared at Xu Xinyou fiercely.

She hurriedly brought the teacup over and forced a smile. "Boss, I'm not 'hey you.' I have a name; it's Xu Xinyou."

"You're just a secretary, what are you yapping about? I'll call you whatever I want. The tea is cold, pour me another cup," Ling Xian said irritably.

"Ling Xian! You bastard!" Xu Xinyou cursed in her heart.

But after cursing, she still obediently went to do her work.

When the new tea was brought, Ling Xian spoke again. "Can you drive?"

"A little." Xu Xinyou didn't understand what Ling Xian wanted to do, but she nodded in response.

"Prepare the car. You're the driver," Ling Xian said, pointing at Xu Xinyou.

"Huh?" Xu Xinyou was a bit dazed. "Boss, I'm a secretary, not a driver."

"My secretary must be versatile. If you can't do it, resign."

"I can do it. I can." Xu Xinyou nodded.

She glanced back at the tea she had just poured, hesitated for a moment, and said nothing... "You're a hazard on the road, why didn't you say so earlier?"

In the end, Ling Xian drove the car himself.

"Do you even have a driver's license?"

"I do! It took me three years to get it."

Hearing Xu Xinyou's complaint, Ling Xian was even more speechless. Taking three years to get a license—her driving skills really were something else.

"Stay here for a while. I'll be out in a bit."

Xu Xinyou nodded in agreement, choosing not to follow him.

Mostly because it had been too embarrassing just now.

Jiangnan University.

Inside Xia Mo's office.

Sensing the unusual quiet of the office, she realized the atmosphere was off today. When she reached her desk...

...she finally discovered that Ling Xian had arrived.

Seeing the smile in Ling Xian's eyes, Xia Mo felt excited, but she was no longer a green young girl.

In an instant, she calmed down and returned to her serious teacher persona.

"My Xia Mo is so beautiful!"

Looking at Xia Mo wearing a pair of rimless glasses and a teacher's uniform, Ling Xian marveled.

"Who's yours?" Xia Mo tried her best to act nonchalant, glancing over as she stood up bashfully.

"Xia Mo, is your name Xia Mo?" Ling Xian sat in Xia Mo's chair with a smile.

"Teacher Xia, did you miss me?"

Feeling that Ling Xian was being a bit improper, she compared him to her memories of him.

"No." If other teachers or students saw this, they would probably be shocked.

Usually, Teacher Xia seemed to have 'Do Not Approach' written all over her, yet this time she was actually acting coy with a boy.

"Wuwuwu, I'm so sad. Xia Mo actually didn't miss me." Ling Xian pretended to be aggrieved.

"Ugh... I missed you, okay?" Xia Mo blushed and rolled her eyes at Ling Xian.

Then, she unconsciously threw herself into Ling Xian's embrace.

"You're still the most considerate."

"I'm the most considerate, yet you haven't visited me for so long?" Xia Mo grumbled. "I bet you came to see your little girlfriend Wu Yueyue and just stopped by to see me on the way."

"How is that possible? I came to see you and only stopped by to see her on the way."

Ling Xian spoke with a straight face, his heart steady and his expression unchanged.

Just then, Wu Yueyue walked over holding a form.

"Teacher, here is the list of participants for the class gathering."

After handing over the list, Wu Yueyue left immediately.

[Ding! Congratulations to the host for experiencing a Shuraba and making Wu Yueyue sad. villain points +666!]

Hearing the system notification, Ling Xian wasn't as happy as one might imagine. Instead, he looked at illusion dream with a beaming smile.

"illusion dream, even you're mocking me now, aren't you?"

"Xia Mo, about that... I want to join this class gathering too."

"Why are you joining? You're not even a student in our class." Xia Mo looked at Ling Xian with a strange smile.

"I am a Calligraphy Professor at Jiangnan University!" Ling Xian said with total seriousness.

"Pfft~ Hahahaha! Little Xian, you're too funny!" Xia Mo burst out laughing. "Fine, just don't forget the time to go comfort your little girlfriend."

"By the way, Sister Xia Mo, do you have a new student in your class named Xu Feng?" Ling Xian asked suddenly.

Xia Mo nodded. "Yes, there is a student who transferred in suddenly. The guy is just someone with connections."

"He pesters Wu Yueyue every day. Didn't the girl tell you?" Xia Mo asked curiously.

Ling Xian shook his head. "No, that girl keeps everything bottled up inside. She was just angry again, so she definitely won't say anything."