Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s Chapter 2390 - 2326: Must Not Give Yourself Away

"Teacher, I believe Mr. Hu is in there! He’s probably coming for me. I shouldn’t enter right this moment. Once you head inside, please mention that I’m dealing with a slight stomach upset and I’ll arrive shortly!"

"What? Have you actually spotted him?"

"If I told you I just felt it, would you trust me on that?"

"You silly girl, don’t make light of matters like this."

"I’m dead serious." With some concern in her voice, Chiang Xiao added, "Teacher, when facing that guy, stay cautious. If he presses you with questions and there’s no escape, simply respond honestly. Refrain from pushing the deception too far, since he could pick up on it and that might bring trouble your way."

"What nonsense are you spouting?" Liu Guoying sounded irritated, "Do you really suppose I’m scared of him?"

"This is the smartest way to go. It’s not fear at all. Honestly, follow my advice here."

"Fine, fine, you think I’m incapable of managing this?" Liu Guoying dismissed it with a wave.

Deep down, he was confident that mere conversation wouldn’t trip him up. After all, it wasn’t a brawl he’d have to face—should fists fly, she’d be the one who couldn’t keep up.

As Chiang Xiao observed him step into the room, a lingering unease tugged at her.

Still, she figured that individual was targeting her specifically, maybe to confirm a detail or two?

Above all, exposure was the last thing she could afford.

Chiang Xiao dashed to the restroom right away, ducked into her Space, applied a spritz of her own crafted perfume to conceal her aroma, and tucked a sachet of parched blossoms into her pocket.

No clue what the other side intended, but she needed to take precautions regardless.

At the same time, Liu Guoying swung the door wide and noticed a fellow seated across the way.

Clad in a sharp suit, with his hair combed smoothly back, a tidy beard, and silver-framed spectacles, he appeared rather refined.

Nevertheless, something odd lingered in his overall vibe; every noticeable trait—the eyewear, the facial hair, the polished locks—jumped out. Yet, strip away the glasses, remove the beard, and tousle the hair, and his face became impossible to picture.

In essence, those standout elements concealed any real distinctiveness.

He hadn’t anticipated Chiang Xiao’s sharp instincts, picking up on this man’s arrival without a single glimpse.

Even so, he only registered an elusive aura from the stranger, nothing outright threatening.

That being noted, Liu Guoying placed faith in his pupil’s judgment. If Chiang Xiao warned of peril, then danger lurked for sure.

His own failure to detect it stemmed simply from a weaker sense for threats.

"Teacher Liu has arrived." The principal eyed the entrance, "Huh, where’s Chiang Xiao?"

"Her?" Liu Guoying gave a helpless grin, "Don’t get me started—she mentioned eating something off, got a touch of tummy trouble, and she’ll show up soon."

The principal burst into a booming laugh.

"Kids nowadays are all about those treats. They’ve got it way easier than we did, with no decent munchies around back then."

"You’re right on that." Liu Guoying agreed, shooting a look at the visitor, "Principal, with your company here, why summon Chiang Xiao? Want me to fetch her another time?"

"Not at all, Mr. Hu came expressly to meet Chiang Xiao. Allow me to present him: Mr. Hu Xiangyong, a player in the apparel world. He handles plenty of international projects and boasts wide-ranging pursuits. He’s returned homeward to focus on premium bespoke attire, such as suits, cheongsams, plus gems and jade too."