Lu Yudong chatted with Grandpa downstairs for a bit longer.

As he was about to head upstairs, he accidentally brushed against Jiang Ci's bag by the coffee table.

Jiang Ci's bag had already slipped to the edge of the table, and when Lu Yudong brushed against it, a book fell to the floor. He bent down to pick it up, and the book opened to the title page, which read: "Wishing you achieve your life goals soon. —Chu Shuo."

Instantly, Lu Yudong's face darkened. Chu Shuo's handwriting was flamboyant, and there was a date and location written: last Saturday, Tianjie Bookstore.

Jiang Ci had read over a hundred pages of this book, and she had folded a corner where she left off.

In just two days, she had read over a hundred pages. She was indeed diligent in her reading!

There was also a Financial Cost Management notebook, also belonging to Chu Shuo, filled with dense notes. Another textbook was from Tianjie Bookstore, stamped with their seal.

So, during those days when she was "upset" and didn't come back, where exactly did Jiang Ci go?

With a gloomy expression, Lu Yudong put the three books back in their original places and went upstairs.

It turned out Jiang Ci's resignation request wasn't baseless. He knew she wasn't someone who acted impulsively.

Indeed, she wasn't! It was a well-thought-out decision.

"You're up here?" Jiang Ci asked when she saw him come up, her tone indifferent, yet her expression showed a hint of longing, like a sweet little girl's emotions.

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"Still haven't answered the question, who exactly makes your heart flutter?" After speaking, Lu Yudong leaned back on the sofa, closing his eyes to rest.

"Definitely not you!" Jiang Ci replied in the same playful tone.

"I know it's not me!" Lu Yudong said casually, "I'm just a contractual marriage partner, I don't mind."

His words made Jiang Ci's heart sink a little.

"As long as you know! Where am I sleeping tonight?" Jiang Ci glanced at him, lying on the recliner, his mature man's steadiness and unshakable authority made Jiang Ci infatuated, "I plan to go back to the dorm later."

"Since you're back, naturally you'll sleep in the bedroom. Or are you planning to sleep with another man?" Lu Yudong's tone was calm, with a hint of coldness and sarcasm.

Jiang Ci responded with a soft "hmm."

She knew that as long as she slept in the bedroom, she wouldn't have a peaceful night. Sure enough, by morning, her body was covered in bruises. She complained playfully, "You hurt me."

"Who wouldn't hurt you?" Lu Yudong replied coldly.

Jiang Ci recalled his mention of "contractual marriage" earlier, and although they had reconciled, she still harbored some resentment due to his trust in Yin Xuemo's instigations. So she retaliated slightly, saying, "My future husband."

"Oh? Really? Who's your future husband?" Lu Yudong began to laugh, a laugh that felt as cold as the depths of winter, making Jiang Ci shiver.

Lu Yudong's attitude seemed strange, but Jiang Ci thought it was impossible for him to change so quickly after being fine downstairs. If that were the case, he was truly unpredictable. Jiang Ci felt she might be overthinking it.

"Not talking to you anymore. Going to sleep." With that, Jiang Ci turned over and went to sleep.

The next day, when Jiang Ci went downstairs, she saw that Aunt Fang had already tidied up her bag. She paused and specifically asked Aunt Fang, "Auntie, you didn't touch the things in my bag, did you?"

Aunt Fang replied, "Madam, your bag was about to fall to the ground. If I hadn't moved it, how could it be neatly placed on the coffee table?"

Knowing her bag was still in the same state as last night, Jiang Ci felt relieved.

All these little actions were noticed by Lu Yudong.

Once in the car, Jiang Ci clutched her bag tightly with both hands.

At a red light, Lu Yudong glanced at her and mockingly said, "What's in the bag? Afraid I'll snatch it?"

"Treasures. Of course, I'm afraid you'll snatch them!" Jiang Ci replied nonchalantly.

Indeed, they were treasures!

Treasures Lu Yudong wished he could crush underfoot!

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