Don't cry, baby. I'll punish you tonight.

After finishing four classes in the morning, Lin Qinghuan went to the office alone to find the counselor to talk about taking a leave of absence.

"Qing Huan, there are still about 20 days until the final exam. Are you sure you can't hold on any longer?"

Lin Qinghuan shook his head.

The counselor kindly suggested, "Why don't you go back and think about it again? You know that the employment pressure is so great now, and taking a leave of absence will more or less have some impact on your future job search."

Lin Qinghuan just wants to live a happy and relaxed life. Is being employed or not more important than one’s physical and mental health?

"Teacher, I have made up my mind. I have also communicated with my parents, and they agree that I can take a leave of absence from school."

Seeing that Lin Qinghuan was so determined and had already communicated with his parents, the counselor didn't say anything else, "Okay Qinghuan, but according to the college procedures, I still need to talk to your parents to find out."

Lin Qinghuan nodded to show her understanding, "Teacher, can you please not tell my parents about the rumors spread about me? I don't want them to worry."

The counselor was surprised, "Didn't you tell your parents the specific reason why you wanted to drop out of school?" Generally speaking, if their children want to drop out of school, most parents will dig deep and get to the bottom of the matter.

Lin Qinghuan shook her head and took a deep breath. Whenever she thought of her parents' unconditional support and trust in her, she felt very happy.

She told her parents that she wanted to drop out of school.

After a brief silence, her parents agreed, even though she only had twenty days left to finish her junior year and would spend most of the next year doing internship outside.

They didn't ask Lin Qinghuan to hold on a little longer and get through the last twenty days or so, but just said okay.

"Baby, I know you've made this decision after careful consideration. Mom and Dad respect your decision. It's no big deal if you want to take a leave of absence from school. We are just worried about you. What kind of problem could make such a rational and sensible baby make such a decision?"

It must have been very difficult and uncomfortable for their precious daughter to make such a decision.

Lin Qinghuan knew that even if she didn't say anything, her parents would respect her and would not force her to give a reason.

"Mom, I feel so tired and depressed when I stay in school. There are people here whom I hate."

After a brief silence, the parents did not ask who the annoying person Lin Qinghuan was, but only asked with concern, "Do you need help from a psychologist?"

They were afraid that Lin Qinghuan was depressed, but as parents they were unaware of their daughter's mental condition.

Lin Qinghuan answered quickly, "No, I am sure I can heal myself. I am also sure that I am not depressed."

"Okay! When are you going home? Do you need mom and dad to pick you up in Beijing?"

"No need. I'll go home after I finish the things at hand. I'll let you know in advance then."

This comes from the mutual understanding and trust between parents and children.

Lin Qinghuan has always felt how lucky she is to be born in such a happy family.

The counselor brought Lin Qinghuan back to her senses and gave her a list and a student handbook.

"All the materials you need to prepare are on the list. And here is the student handbook. Qinghuan, go back and read it carefully. Weigh the pros and cons. If you regret it, you can come to me at any time."

"Teacher Deng, I won't regret it. When can I complete the process?"

"It depends on how well you prepare the materials. If they are complete, you can get all the stamps on the same day."

"Thank you, teacher."

After thanking the counselor, Lin Qinghuan began to prepare various materials.

She planned to wait until everything was settled before telling Wen Yijing and the others that she was going to take a leave of absence from school.

The school was very lenient regarding students taking a leave of absence, and the materials required were very simple. It only took Lin Qinghuan more than two hours to prepare all the materials.

During this time, my parents called and said they had already communicated with the counselor. "Dear, remember to tell me before you come back so that mom and dad can prepare."

Lin Qinghuan responded.

Soon after, the counselor also called and said that they had verified it with her parents and that she could take a leave of absence from school after completing the procedures.

Lin Qinghuan took a deep breath and looked up at the gray sky.

Everything is finally coming to an end.

...

He Yanlang didn't sleep much that night. After coming out of Meng Li's suite, he continued to look at the collected information on the Zhang, Wang and Jiang families.

As the saying goes, if you know yourself and your enemy, you can fight a hundred battles without danger of defeat. He never fights a battle without preparation.

He waited until six o'clock in the morning, took a shower and prepared to go to Peking University.

Lin Shen stopped him.

"Master, it's only 6 o'clock now. People are still sleeping. Miss Lin has four classes this morning. You can take a nap before going to school."

He Yanlang worked all night, and Lin Shen saw it all. He Yanlang's excellence, in addition to his talent, also comes from his desperate efforts. He works and studies all the time, never tired, and is as precise as a super intelligent robot.

He was persuaded by Lin Shen and responded calmly, "Well, call me if you need anything."

Lin Shen thought that he should go back to his room to sleep after breakfast, but he didn't expect that He Yanlang was still working and didn't go to bed until about nine o'clock.

The school called and said that Lin Qinghuan had to take a leave of absence. Lin Shen's hands were shaking so much that he almost dropped the phone.

He looked in the direction of the bedroom and felt as if there were thousands of pounds of lead under his feet, making it difficult for him to take a step. He took a deep breath, then encouraged himself in his heart before walking towards the bedroom.

"Knock knock..." There was knock on the door.

He Yanlang woke up with a slightly frown on his face. He had slept for two or three hours, but had not slept very well. He even dreamed that Lin Qinghuan was crying.

He stood up, put on his slippers, and opened the door. Lin Shen stared at him with a resentful look.

"Master?"

It's a test, it's cautious.

He Yanlang was a little impatient and put his hands in his trouser pockets. "Speak."

"Ms. Lin...Ms. Lin...is in the process of applying for leave of absence!"

Take a leave of absence?

Ah...

He Yanlang didn't even raise his eyelids, and only asked, "How long does she have until the final exam?"

"Less than a month."

Are you going to avoid him at all costs?

He Yanlang couldn't describe his feelings. It was like he had fallen into an ice cellar in an instant. The coldness penetrated deep into his bones. His whole body was in piercing pain, and he even felt a little numb.

His mind was filled with the thought that Lin Qinghuan no longer wanted him.

She's leaving...

To hide...

To escape...

You really hate him that much, don't you?

Ah...

Although he was clearly feeling extremely uncomfortable, his tone was still disdainful after all, "I want to see what tricks she can come up with."

Lin Shen was stunned for a moment, frowned, and just opened his mouth, "Master..."

He Yanlang cast a glare at him that threatened to kill someone.

Lin Shen closed his eyes and didn't feel afraid unless he looked at He Yanlang's eyes.

He had to say, "You'd better stop doing things that hurt people."

He only felt the aroma of plum wine floating by his side. When Lin Shen opened his eyes, He Yanlang was already walking towards the entrance with his coat in hand.