School Trip

Parking lot.

"I heard you hired a new assistant?" Before getting in the car, Chen Qin curiously asked about Ye Shuang's situation. She had learned from her subordinates that Ye Shuang had also checked out the company's recruitment matters.

"It was Zhang Kui who hired her for me. She said Koukou, my current assistant, is handling two roles, and it would be better to clarify the division of duties," Ye Shuang explained. Truthfully, even he hadn't expected An Shiyu to come apply.

And she even produced a seemingly legitimate resume. He didn't know if those internship experiences belonged to An Shiyu or if there really was a person named An Siyi in this world.

But she'll probably get bored after playing around for a few days. We'll deal with it then.

"In your position, having two assistants is indeed better," Chen Qin supported Zhang Kui's decision. However, regarding someone who would be around Ye Shuang for long periods, she couldn't help but ask a few more questions. "Has a background check been done? About the new assistant."

Ye Shuang: "..."

"Ah, a background check isn't necessary. We're already very familiar anyway," Ye Shuang said with a slight twitch of his lip. That An Shiyu... he couldn't be more familiar with her.

Come to think of it, after all that research during those cycles of time, he could recite the data of every part of both An Shiyu's bodies with his eyes closed.

Very familiar?

Chen Qin: OvO?

But since Ye Shuang didn't elaborate, Chen Qin didn't press further. As the two drove away from the company, a black car followed them not far from the parking lot exit.

"President Xu, we've caught up with them," the driver in the car was speaking into his headset.

"Good. See where they go for lunch. It's noon now, so they definitely won't go to some farmhouse restaurant. If it's not a private room, find a chance to sit nearby and listen to their conversation."

"Understood, President Xu," the driver said. He wasn't from the group, so there was no need to worry about being recognized by Chen Qin or the others.

Just as Xu Yitian had guessed, the two simply went to a well-established tea restaurant and took a seat in a booth to order.

Soon, information came from his subordinate, and Xu Yitian got the intelligence he wanted—

President Chen seemed to be acting coquettishly towards President Ye the entire lunch.

Xu Yitian: ?

This... this doesn't seem right?

...

The weather turned a bit cooler, and in the blink of an eye, it was time for Yinshan Academy's annual autumn-winter study trip.

A light rain fell in the early morning, making the temperature drop considerably.

"Once you're outside, don't go running off with Keke, understand?"

"Mm."

"Stay with the main group. If anything happens, remember to find a teacher. If there's anything you don't understand, remember to call me. I've already inserted the phone card for use abroad for you."

"Okay."

The long-haired girl standing in front of Ye Shuang nodded obediently. It was a pity that Ye Shuang couldn't go along because he had other matters to attend to.

"Ready?" Tang Keke poked her head out from the doorway, asking with a grin.

"Mm. Keke, you too, don't take Yuyou running around abroad, okay?"

"Relax, big brother. You're starting to sound like a fussy old lady now."

"Thump—"

"Ouch."

Looking at Tang Keke rubbing her head, Ye Shuang suddenly thought of something—come to think of it, that An Shiyu should be going too. Having Yuyou and the others stick with An Shiyu should ensure their safety is no problem.

That An Shiyu, although usually not very reliable, can be quite dependable at crucial moments.

At the very least, her skills are decent; she's a senior ninja with two and a half years of practice.

"It's Yuyou's first time traveling far, I just can't stop worrying," Ye Shuang couldn't help but think. If the study trip weren't so long, he would have simply gone along.

"Big brother, it's not like Yuyou is going alone," Tang Keke felt Ye Shuang was worrying too much. The academy would definitely ensure safety, and there were so many people traveling together.

Ye Shuang cupped Bai Yuyou's soft face, looking left and right, still seeming a bit uneasy.

"Oh right, wear a mask." Ye Shuang found a black mask and handed it to Bai Yuyou. "Yuyou, wear this when you're outside."

After all, being too beautiful makes one an easy target.

Bai Yuyou took the mask and put it on. For some reason, her beautiful eyes blinked innocently, giving her instead a mysterious kind of beauty.

"No good, feels like the mask is a plus?" Ye Shuang rummaged in the bag again and finally pulled out a pair of sunglasses for Yuyou to wear.

"Hmm..."

"Maybe wear some thicker clothes."

Keke watched from the side, sweatdropping. Yuyou was almost dressed like a rice dumpling. Even celebrities don't wrap themselves up that tightly, do they?

"Ye Shuang, I will take good care of myself," Bai Yuyou took off the sunglasses and, as if to comfort Ye Shuang, took one of his hands and said,

"I've grown up."

Ye Shuang, who had been adjusting her hand, paused for a moment, then smiled with a hint of emotion. "That's true..."

She really wasn't as naive and clueless as she used to be.

"Alright, time to set off."

Looking at the two packed suitcases, Ye Shuang checked them over once more. He found everything was basically there; he had even prepared the underwear. There was nothing missing.

"Let's go!"

Ye Shuang drove the two girls to the academy, gave a few more reminders, and then left for the company.

"Big brother's gone. Next time we see him will be in a week," Tang Keke muttered, but noticed Bai Yuyou kept gazing in the direction Ye Shuang left without saying a word.

"You just said you've grown up, what's wrong?" Keke asked with a smile, linking arms with Yuyou.

Bai Yuyou suddenly lowered her gaze and asked a question, "Keke, after growing up... can I still stay by Ye Shuang's side?"

"Of course."

"Is that so." But Bai Yuyou seemed lost in thought.

The two girls, following the notice from their counselor in the group chat, first gathered in the classroom.

"Xiaotao, An Shiyu."

Keke spotted the two familiar faces. Tao Xiaotao and An Shiyu were both quietly sitting in a corner looking at their phones. When they saw Bai Yuyou and the other, they greeted them.

"Slowpokes."

"Good morning."

At that moment, Xiaotao also handed over two document folders containing many things. "These are yours. I picked them up for you just now."

"Ours? What's this?" Tang Keke took the folder with her name on it. Opening it, she found many items needed for going abroad.

A portable Wi-Fi, a phone card for use overseas, a handbook, two thousand Malaysian Ringgit... and so on.

"The school really is afraid something will happen to us," Tang Keke couldn't help but think.

"This thing, it's like a backup hidden energy source," An Shiyu looked over.

"Makes sense."

"Can be used for self-destruction at a critical moment."

"Are we talking about the same thing?!"