Under the dim street lights, Qi Jinan embraced Zhao Chuyu possessively and walked out of the quaint archway of Zizhu Garden.

His deep, sharp eyes and brows were like an icy pond, chilling and bone-chilling.

The gaze directed at Lin Lei was filled with a cold chill.

This is the second son of the Lin family who dislikes politics and business and goes to teach at university.

Tsk, that’s all.

When the bodyguard captain saw Boss coming out, he immediately bowed respectfully, "Fifth Master."

Qi Jinan didn't say anything, but just gave him a look to let him leave.

Soon, only Qi Jinan, Zhao Chuyu and Lin Lei were left at the scene.

Zhao Chuyu was locked in Qi Jinan's arms, very tightly. Knowing that she couldn't break free, she didn't make any fearless struggles. She just stayed in front of his chest and cast a look of respect towards Lin Lei.

"Professor Lin."

She and Professor Lin Lei never have any private contact except for professional matters.

Even when there were academic discussions about professional courses, she would ask Lulu to accompany her.

The reason why Lin Lei agreed to let Bai Lulu join this tomb-exploring trip was because he needed to avoid suspicion and did not want any ridiculous rumors to spread.

Lin Lei, who is known for his gentleness, rarely showed a hint of impatience in his eyes behind his lenses.

He nodded lightly at Zhao Chuyu, and then looked directly at Qi Jinan, whose eyes were as fierce and dangerous as a wolf's.

"Mr. Qi, Zhao Chuyu is my student. I don't want anything to go wrong during this trip to the ancient tomb. Please let her go back."

He did not ask why Zhao Chuyu knew Master Qi Wu, who was rumored to dislike women.

This is the student's private matter and he will not interfere too much.

But since he was the one who brought Zhao Chuyu up, there must not be any trouble.

Qi Jinan glanced coldly at Lin Lei's fist hanging at his side, and a trace of contempt appeared on his face.

Sanctimonious.

A voice wrapped in frost came out indifferently from thin lips, "She is the tomb exploration guide assigned to me by your officials. She needs to answer my questions at any time. She has to stay by my side for the next fifteen days."

"—"

This time, not only Lin Lei was speechless, but Zhao Chuyu also turned his gaze to Qi Jinan's face in surprise.

When did she become his guide?

Moreover, she was only a sophomore student who came for the internship. How could she be qualified to serve as a "guide"?

Earlier in there, he was so 'calm' in letting her move in with him, it turned out that it was all planned in advance.

The reason is so legitimate that no one can gossip.

Lin Lei suddenly felt a blockage in his breathing, and veins were faintly visible on his clenched fists.

The Qi family is a prominent family with many talented people, and they have extensive connections in both the political and business circles.

Not to mention Qi Jinan's enormous power, any one of his four brothers alone is powerful enough to cover the sky with one hand.

Not to mention those nephews who are 20 or 30 years older than Qi Jinan, and they are all powerful figures in the political arena.

In this world, no one has dared to go against Qi Jinan.

But Zhao Chuyu is his student, and he has the right to protect her personal safety and ensure that she will not be harmed in any way.

Lin Lei narrowed his eyes slightly, putting away his usual gentleness and speaking sharply.

"Boss Qi, this is Zhao Chuyu's first time practicing. He still has a lot to learn and is not qualified to be your guide. Please find someone with more experience."

Qi Jinan raised the corners of his eyes slightly, with a cold disdain in his eyes.

Do you also want to rob his people?

Do you want to end your career early?

The big hand that was around Zhao Chuyu's shoulders tightened a little bit, until she frowned slightly, and then he stopped applying force.

His thin, pale red lips opened and closed slightly in the cold wind. "I said she could do it, and she could do it. Starting tonight, she will live in Zizhu Garden."

The words were icy, decisive, and full of unquestionable authority.

The bodyguard captain, who had been keeping an eye on the place, immediately stepped forward and gestured to Lin Lei to see him off.

"Professor Lin, a seminar related to this tomb exploration trip is being held in the front yard. Please go and discuss it with us."

As for what was to be discussed, it was related to the allocation of personnel, and relevant changes were also made to the areas to be visited.

Lin Lei frowned and looked at Zhao Chuyu, who had a calm expression. "Chuyu, you are the person involved. The teacher respects your opinion. Do you want to stay and be a guide for Mr. Qi?"

If she didn't want to, he would use the family's power to stop Qi Jinan.

Zhao Chuyu, who had only said hello from beginning to end, raised his eyes and looked at Qi Jinan, whose face was cold, when he heard this.

The colder his expression was at this moment, the stronger his grip on her shoulders was.

Mr. Qi Wu's reaction, could it be that he is... jealous?

But is it possible?

Besides, why would he be jealous?

Zhao Chuyu couldn't figure it out, so he could only suppress his doubts and turned to Professor Lin Lei and nodded slightly.

"Professor Lin, since it is arranged by my superiors, I can stay here to answer Mr. Qi's questions. If there is anything I don't understand, I will ask you in person."

This was her first time to explore the tomb, so she would inevitably encounter many unsolved questions. She could only collect them and then ask Professor Lin together.

When Lin Lei saw that Zhao Chuyu agreed, his cheeks tightened and he felt angry.

That big hand on her shoulder was really an eyesore no matter how you looked at it.

Finally, before leaving, he left an ambiguous sentence.

"Mr. Qi, Zhao Chuyu is still a little girl. Please be careful with your words and actions."

After Lin Lei was asked to leave by the bodyguard captain, only Qi Jinan and Zhao Chuyu were left.

In the dark night, in the Miao village located in the mountains, insects are still chirping even though it is already November.

The quiet Zizhu Garden has a beautiful and elegant environment.

Zhao Chuyu, who was carried back here by Qi Jinan, sat at the dining table, looking at him as he elegantly picked up food and ate, wanting to say something but stopping himself.

Is he still unhappy?

He carried her in, washed her hands, and then without saying a word, he took her into the elegantly decorated restaurant.

After the male servant finished serving the meal, he retreated tremblingly.

There were only him and her in the huge restaurant.

The only sound was that of the night wind blowing through the window screens.

If she hadn't discovered that Qi Jinan liked her, she probably wouldn't have cared about his feelings.

But at this moment, when she learned that he said she was his first woman, her mood changed drastically and she couldn't ignore it.

Perhaps it was because her gaze at him was too obvious, and the next second, she was caught by his gaze.

"Xiao Chuyu, do you have something to ask me? Or is the food not to your liking?"

All the food on the table was prepared according to her taste, so how could she not eat it?

Zhao Chuyu put down her chopsticks and opened her lips slightly, "Are you unhappy?"

There was actually no expression on his face, and his eyes were so cold and deep that it was difficult to detect his mood, but for some reason, she could sense that he was unhappy.

Qi Jinan paused in picking up the food, raised his eyelids and looked at her intently.

"Xiao Chuyu, why do you ask?"

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