The driver’s voice brought Lu Jiansen back to his senses.
The fleeting panic from a moment ago vanished without a trace.
Lu Yinghan’s indifferent, distant gaze instantly soured Lu Jiansen’s mood, plunging him into gloom and annoyance.
With a twitch of his eyebrow, Lu Jiansen got out of the car, no longer paying Lu Yinghan any heed.
“To the principal’s office.”
“Mm.”
Their exchange was so excruciatingly awkward that even the driver couldn't help cringing in secondhand embarrassment.
Smiling as he saw them enter the school, he returned to the car and let out a long sigh of relief.
This was the very first time Young Master had shared a car ride with Miss.
In the past, it had always been Little Miss in the car, constantly chatting with Young Master. Young Master would also smile as he took her tablet to show her pretty toys and jewelry.
Then, he would note down everything Little Miss fancied before heading to the luxury stores to buy them.
At first, the driver had been shocked by the world of the wealthy, but over time, he had become numb to it.
He had gradually stopped caring.
Yet this one today...
At first glance, he had actually thought she was one of their servants' children.
Yet she was undeniably Miss.
How could things be so awkward?!
It was so awkward that while driving up front, he hadn't even dared to breathe too loudly.
Watching their retreating figures, the driver silently began to worry for Lu Yinghan.
The two walked to the principal's office in silence.
Along the way, Lu Yinghan had to jog almost the entire time to keep up with Lu Jiansen. By the time they reached the principal's office, she was panting so hard she could barely catch her breath.
Seeing her looking so exhausted, Lu Jiansen said with disdain, “Look at you. Pull yourself together, quickly.”
In her heart, Lu Yinghan rolled her eyes hard at Lu Jiansen as she tried her best to regulate her breathing.
“Knock, knock, knock—”
“Come in.”
The principal’s calm, magnetic voice came from inside the room.
Lu Jiansen opened the door to reveal a middle-aged man with graying temples, smiling as he watched the siblings enter.
“Teacher Xie, long time no see.”
Upon entering, Lu Jiansen immediately bowed respectfully to the principal.
Following behind, Lu Yinghan quickly mimicked Lu Jiansen’s gesture.
Principal Xie stood up with a smile and helped Lu Jiansen and Lu Yinghan up.
“Hahaha, long time no see! As expected of the school's star pupil back in the day—look how successful you've become now!”
“It is all thanks to your excellent teaching, Teacher.”
After exchanging pleasantries, Principal Xie looked at Lu Yinghan behind him.
For just an instant, a glint of gloom flickered in the depths of his eyes, and the look he gave Lu Jiansen turned probing.
“Your sister?”
“Yes.”
Principal Xie said nothing, only shifting his gaze back to Lu Yinghan to size her up once more.
“Teacher Xie, my sister’s attire today is indeed somewhat inappropriate... How about I take her back to change into another outfit first and then return?”
“Eh? That is not so.”
Principal Xie raised a hand to stop Lu Jiansen from continuing.
He walked over to Lu Yinghan and examined her carefully from head to toe.
“Hmm... The little girl’s face is neat, and her outfit is clean, sharp, and tidy. What could possibly be inappropriate?”
Principal Xie patted Lu Yinghan’s small shoulder, his warning gaze causing Lu Jiansen to unconsciously lower his head slightly.
“You are right... Teacher Xie, I only dropped her off during a break from work. Now that she has been delivered, I leave her in your care with peace of mind.”
There was nothing left to say. Not wanting to waste any time, Lu Jiansen prepared to leave directly.
Before leaving, he pulled Lu Yinghan closer to him.
“Keep a low profile at school. Don't humiliate the Lu family.”
Lu Yinghan felt Lu Jiansen’s cold breath brushing against her ear.
The moment his breath touched her skin, she immediately pulled away to widen the distance between them.
Her abrupt dodging caused Xie Tingyuan, who was watching from behind, to narrow his eyes.
Lu Jiansen froze. He pressed his lips into a tight line to suppress his temper. Having delivered his warning, he stood up straight and politely bade Xie Tingyuan farewell.
Without a trace of lingering attachment, he turned and left.
Only Lu Yinghan and Principal Xie were left in the office, looking at each other.
Xie Tingyuan—Principal Xie—crouched down to eye level with Lu Yinghan and gently stroked her head with pity.
“Welcome to our school. In a moment, I will have your homeroom teacher take you directly to your classroom. If you need anything, you can come straight to me.”
“Mm-hmm, thank you, Principal!”
Lu Yinghan blinked her bright eyes, completely clear and devoid of any impurities.
Yet beneath those half-lowered eyelids stirred emotions unlike those of any ordinary child.
At a glance, anyone could tell she was a sensible child.
Yet she was sensible in a way that made one's heart ache.
He patted Lu Yinghan’s head once more just as the door opened.
The homeroom teacher assigned to Lu Yinghan appeared.
“Principal, I'm here to collect the child.”
The woman wore heavy makeup, and practically all of her clothes were form-fitting.
The overpowering stench of perfume radiating from her made Lu Yinghan quietly hold her breath to keep her nose from being assaulted.
Xie Tingyuan furrowed his brows, making no attempt to conceal his displeasure.
“Isn't it stipulated that teachers must lead by example and dress neatly and professionally? Teacher Zhao, if I catch you dressed like this again, you will receive a formal warning.”
Xie Tingyuan’s reprimand made Teacher Zhao straighten her back, wringing her hands and not daring to look him in the eye.
A hint of fluster showed on her face.
Perhaps because of the difference in height, Lu Yinghan caught a flash of vicious resentment crossing her lowered face.
Her hands began to turn cold.
This was not an easy person to get along with. Who knew if she would have any peaceful days in her upcoming school life.
Teacher Zhao turned her gaze toward Lu Yinghan, sizing her up carefully from head to toe.
Sure enough, the disgust in her eyes surged out unmistakably.
Isn't she just a country bumpkin?
Who knew how long ago the designer clothes on her had gone out of style, to say nothing of the quality of her skin and hair.
Teacher Zhao gritted her teeth hard.
During yesterday's meeting, it had been announced that a transfer student would be joining at this time.
The enrollment period had already passed. To maintain an elite environment for learning and living, the school was not supposed to accept any more students.
Yet a transfer student was being admitted anyway. Just how vast of a network and background did it take to make the principal agree?
That was why Teacher Zhao had been exceptionally eager during yesterday's meeting. Under the table, she had even kicked the dean of students' leg, signaling that greasy middle-aged man to help her claim the student.
She wanted to build connections!
The dean of students, sporting a beer belly, had found his mind wandering the moment he felt that warm, soft touch against his calf.
Looking right at Teacher Zhao, he understood immediately. With a lecherous smile, he rubbed his foot against her leg to indicate he got the message.
In the end, the placement naturally went to Teacher Zhao.
That was why she had dressed so provocatively today—to return the favor to the dean of students.
When Teacher Zhao got her hands on the student's file, she had been beyond thrilled.
Lu Yinghan.
Her surname was Lu.
On top of being admitted as a rare exception at such a critical juncture, Teacher Zhao had already convinced herself that Lu Yinghan was a child of the capital's top Lu family!
She had happily come to the principal's office to pick up the child, only to be met with the country bumpkin standing before her.
The anticipation she had harbored all night collapsed with a resounding crash!
How could this be a child of the Lu family?
She just happened to share the surname Lu!
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