Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s Chapter 2266 - 2202: I Checked Your Class Schedule

"Teacher, I admit I didn't plan this out perfectly. However, two new staff members were brought onto the tea house team today. They are former Supervisor Guards, very capable and decent men. Your wife's workload will be significantly lightened with them helping out."

"You should have recruited male staff from the beginning instead of always hiring young girls. Did the thought of their safety never cross your mind?" Liu Guoying let out a huff, though his irritation clearly began to fade.

This time, Chiang Xiao remained humble and silent, not daring to offer a rebuttal.

Liu Guoying shifted his gaze toward her and questioned, "And what is the reason for requesting another three-day leave this time?"

She had finally returned to attend her classes properly, yet here she was asking for more time off!

Rubbing her nose, Chiang Xiao asked tentatively, "Teacher, would you believe me if I claimed I was heading out for some field sketching and studies?"

"I won't listen to such nonsense."

Liu Guoying snorted in a dismissive manner.

Feeling a wave of guilt, Chiang Xiao started to giggle nervously and searched for another pretext, but Liu Guoying fixed her with a sharp glare and commanded, "Tell me the truth!"

"Fine, teacher, I am going to visit Tyrant Meng," Chiang Xiao confessed honestly. "Several sister-in-laws at the camp are trying to arrange a match for him. Even though he informed them he is already engaged, they refuse to listen and have even brought the girl to the camp to meet him!"

Liu Guoying’s temper flared the moment he heard this.

"Bang!"

He struck the desk with his palm and roared, "What? That is absolutely ridiculous! Have those women nothing better to do? Go, hurry! Show them who is boss!"

Chiang Xiao gave a quick salute and bolted out of the office immediately.

Hmph, Gao Wei would just have to wait a few more days. Between seeing her father off and traveling to Anbu Town, she simply didn't have the spare time to deal with Gao Wei right now.

As she sprinted down the stairs of the teaching building, a voice called out to her from the side.

"Hey! You over there!"

The shout was quite loud. Although Chiang Xiao didn't recognize the caller right away, she stopped out of instinct. When she saw who it was, her expression darkened and her heart tightened.

It was Ji Yuzhi.

Because Chiang Xiao had been absent from school so often lately, and perhaps because Ji Yuzhi needed time to settle into her new surroundings, they hadn't crossed paths yet.

This marked their very first encounter since Ji Yuzhi had arrived at the Art Academy.

Recognizing Ji Yuzhi, Chiang Xiao made an attempt to keep walking.

"It’s me, sis!" Ji Yuzhi rushed over to her side, her eyes blinking with excitement. "Chiang Xiao! Surely you haven't forgotten who I am?"

Chiang Xiao managed to force a faint, polite smile.

She took a quiet moment to observe Ji Yuzhi, noting that her attire and accessories were significantly more expensive than when they had met on the flight.

Her heart sank a little deeper.

It appeared that Ji Yuzhi might truly be connected to that Bearded Man.

No, he should be referred to as the Second Master.

Seeing her looking so radiant and cheerful, was it possible that the Second Master was treating her well?

"Hello," she replied with a lukewarm tone, feigning ignorance. "But what brings you to our campus?"

Observing her cold demeanor, Ji Yuzhi’s face fell into a wounded expression.

"I’ve joined the Art Academy as well. I work here now. It was only after I arrived that I realized what a celebrity you are here. Teachers and students everywhere are discussing you; it's truly impressive."

"It's nothing special," Chiang Xiao remarked. "I have business to attend to, so I'll be going now."

Ji Yuzhi quickly caught her arm. "Wait, why the rush? I've seen your schedule, and you don't have any classes right now."