Practical teaching: Starting from the soul traveling through Dragon Garden

Chapter 501 Once Again, a Maid

Struggle, hesitation, turmoil, and then calm.

Horikita ultimately did not take any action, but simply leaned against Ryuen's chest, greedily inhaling Ryuen's scent.

After a brief emotional turmoil subsided, Horikita regained her composure, got up, covered Ryuen with a blanket, sat down at her desk, and began to study.

What makes a top student a top student, besides talent, is self-discipline and hard work. Even during holidays, Horikita did not give up on her studies.

The sleep was very long. Long Yuan had a very long dream in which he was sitting in a small boat on the ocean. Sometimes there were huge waves and sometimes there was thunder, but in the end, the sea became calm.

The golden rays of the sunset shone on Long Yuan's face. Long Yuan slowly opened his eyes. He had slept very soundly, and all his fatigue had disappeared.

Ryuen stretched on the bed, unconsciously making a comfortable "hmm" sound: "kimoji."

Then Ryuen noticed Horikita looking at him strangely from the side.

"If you're awake, leave now and don't linger here and disturb my studies."

Horikita glanced at Ryuen briefly before returning her attention to her homework.

Although Ryuen didn't remember how she got to Horikita's room, she was sure that Horikita had played a part in her waking up in his bed.

"Thank you."

When Ryuen got up, she noticed some dust on Horikita's bed. Considering her own dirty coat and blanket, it was easy to understand that Horikita had picked up the dirty Ryuen and put her on her own bed to sleep.

"Ah."

Horikita simply replied with an "Mm" without turning her head, seemingly engrossed in her homework. However, Ryuen had already noticed that Horikita's pen hadn't moved since she woke up. Ryuen didn't think there was any homework that could keep Horikita thinking for so long without her finishing it.

Therefore, Horikita was just covering it up.

But why was Horikita trying to hide it? And what was she hiding? Ryuen didn't intend to delve into it. Anyway, she must have done something inappropriate to him while he was sleeping, which was why she was so guilty now.

Otherwise, given Horikita's personality, he would have kicked Ryuen out immediately.

"Coo~ Coo coo~"

My stomach is rumbling.

"I'm hungry."

Horikita glanced at the time; it was already time for dinner.

"If you're hungry, go back and eat. I don't offer dinner service here."

Horikita had actually been hungry for half an hour, but she was worried that the noise from cooking would wake Ryuen, so she had kept putting it off until now. She wanted to get Ryuen out of there as soon as possible, then cook, eat, and continue studying.

"I haven't had your cooking in so long, Lingyin. This is a rare opportunity, why don't we have a meal together?"

"You're really shameless. Besides, things are different now. I'm not obligated to cook for you anymore."

After Horikita finished speaking, he got up and walked towards the kitchen.

"Ten thousand points?"

Ryuen knew very well that Horikita was still poor. If Ryuen gave her money directly, she definitely wouldn't accept it. But if he used a different method, it would be much easier to succeed.

"Please leave and go to the cafeteria to eat by yourself."

Horikita looked somewhat angry.

"One hundred thousand?"

"Are you an idiot? The food I cooked isn't worth that many points at all!"

"I think it's worth it. Just like a maid cafe, the value of the coffee is far less than the value of the service provided by the maid. So, what I'm buying isn't the food, but the service of you cooking for me, Horikita."

"I'm not a maid, and I certainly won't wear a maid outfit to serve you!" Horikita held a spoon in her hand, looking as if she was about to give Ryuen a whack on the head.

"I didn't say that, don't get so agitated. If it's not enough, I can add more money."

Horikita was agitated because she remembered how Ryuen had made her cook in all sorts of embarrassing clothes, and now, she happened to have a maid outfit in her closet, so she suspected that Ryuen had said it on purpose.

In reality, Ryuen had no idea that Horikita had a maid outfit in her closet.

It was obvious that Ryuen was determined to stay for dinner and had no intention of leaving, so Horikita eventually gave in.

Sometimes, to deal with someone as arrogant as Horikita, you have to be a little tougher and a little shameless.

Horikita's dinner was not lavish. Because of poverty, Horikita's refrigerator had very little stock, not even a decent drink.

Two bowls of udon noodles, a plate of seaweed, and a piece of grilled fish.

The grilled fish was only half full, and it looked like it was leftover from yesterday.

"Is this what you usually eat?"

Horikita pursed her lips and took the udon noodles in front of Ryuen back: "Don't waste food if you're not going to eat it."

“I never said I wouldn’t eat it.”

Ryuen brought the udon noodles back. Perhaps because he was too hungry, Ryuen ate the bowl of light udon noodles with relish. He also ate a quarter of the half-eaten grilled fish, and the remaining quarter went into Horikita's mouth.

Watching Horikita diligently wash the dishes after finishing her meal, Ryuen couldn't help but ask, "Were you eating properly?"

"Ok?"

Horikita paused for a moment, then finally nodded: "The school provides free meals for students. Although they're not very tasty, they're still nutritious enough."

"I don't think you're that short of money, especially since you're still working part-time. What happened? If you need it, I can lend you some."

Before Ryuen could finish speaking, Horikita's wet fingers slid up to Ryuen's eyes: "That's enough. I don't need your sympathy. Besides, as a rival class, your current actions are a betrayal of your own class. Ryuen, you should consider your position when you speak."

Ryuen knew that Horikita would not accept his financial assistance.

He had no reason to interfere with Horikita's choice, but that didn't stop Ryuen from feeling a pang of sadness, like an old father watching his daughter suffer outside and feeling powerless to help.

"Okay, you can go now. I'm going to take a shower."

This time, Horikita truly gave them the order to leave.

"Then I'll transfer the points to you first."

"No need. I didn't really intend to charge you 100,000 points. A bowl of udon noodles can only sell for 800 points at most. If you really want to give it to me, then 800 will do."

Horikita wiped her hands and went to find a change of clothes; she really intended to take a shower.

“Longyuan keeps its word. If I say I'll give you 100,000, I'll give you 100,000. I'm very trustworthy.”

"Heh, you actually believe in honesty?"

Long Yuan replied without batting an eye: "Of course."

Horikita's feelings were complicated. Of course she knew that these were all words Ryuen used to help her. She was really short of money right now, but how could she repay Ryuen after accepting his points?

Horikita looked at the payment notification on her phone and gave a wry smile. She knew that Ryuen could be stubborn at times, and if she returned the points now, the two of them would have to argue for a long time.

"wait a second."

Horikita carried the clothes into the bathroom. Ryuen thought she would have to wait until Horikita finished showering, but she didn't hear any water. Soon, the bathroom door opened, and standing in front of Ryuen was Horikita dressed as a maid.

Whether it was because she hadn't worn it in a long time or for some other reason, Horikita, who was standing there, had a slight blush on her face. She hadn't felt anything when she wore it before, but now that Ryuen was staring at her, she felt extremely ashamed.

(End of this chapter)