Daily life in the academy

After school, Mu Bailian and Wenzhe went home together, while Yan Qingchen stayed in the academy and returned to the dormitory with Baizhi.

Whenever Yan Qingchen stayed at the academy, Bai Zhi lived a very comfortable life except that her movements were not so casual. For example, she had delicious meals, did not have to make her own bath, and did not have to worry about the hygiene of the house.

To the extent that Bai Zhi sometimes even hoped that Yan Qingchen could live in the academy. After all, she just liked to be a salted fish who had everything provided for her.

Seeing that she particularly liked meat dishes, Yan Qingchen stared at the meat dishes with his eyes darting around, and looked a little embarrassed, so he smiled secretly and moved the plate of fish sashimi in front of her.

"Azhi, I don't think I've ever heard you mention your background. Where are you from? What does your family do for a living? And why did you come to Yunlu Academy?"

Baizhi, who was eating heartily, felt dizzy when she heard these questions. She thought that the ancients were cruel. They asked questions while people were eating without giving them time to prepare.

She put down her chopsticks, straightened her back, and her mind raced. After a long pause, she said, "I was originally an orphan, fortunately adopted by foster parents. Originally, they had no children, so they adopted me to provide for their future. However, the year after I was adopted, they had their own son. Since then, my life has become increasingly difficult."

Bai Zhi sighed in mock sadness. "My adoptive parents wanted to find a wife for my younger brother, so I woke up one night and heard them secretly discussing selling me to raise money. I didn't want to be sold into slavery, so I stole some silver and made my way to Sheng'an. I happened to come across Yunlu Academy recruiting students. My money was almost gone by then, so I bravely signed up and unexpectedly got in."

This statement was 80% true. In order to conceal her daughter's identity, she changed the story from selling her daughter in marriage to selling her son as a slave. She spoke with such sincerity that the person in front of her had a look of pity on his face.

"Sorry." Yan Qingchen felt quite embarrassed after exposing someone's sore spot.

Bai Zhi shook her head nonchalantly: "It's nothing. Anyway, I have escaped from there now, and I have made you friends. I am already very happy."

Anyway...she is not the original owner, so it is also great to gain sympathy and trust.

"But, it's strange..." Bai Zhi pretended to be doubtful.

Yan Qingchen: "Where does this weirdness come from?"

"Alas, Brother Yan, you definitely won't believe it..."

Although Yan Qingchen frowned, his eyes were filled with reluctance. He looked at Bai Zhi, who was in a state of embarrassment, and said patiently, "It's okay. Just tell me. I will tell you whether you believe it or not."

"Okay." Bai Zhi hesitated and said, "Then I'll tell you, don't laugh at me..."

Just now, Bai Zhi suddenly thought of another way to play the game with open cards. The decision-making power was in Yan Qingchen's hands. It was quite risky, but she wanted to give it a try.

It is absolutely impossible for her to bring down An Ziqian by herself. First, she has no power, and second, she has no brains.

She is very straightforward and has a very clear understanding of herself. If she wants to survive, she has to cling to someone big and powerful.

"Actually, I came to Sheng'an... because I had a strange dream. I dreamed of you."

Yan Qingchen tilted his head: "We?"

Bai Zhi nodded: "Yes."

As she spoke, she couldn't help but glance a few more times at the man opposite her who suddenly looked a little silly. Suddenly, she met his curious and inquisitive gaze. She coughed twice and covered it up, "Brother Yan, Mu Bailian, Wenzhe...you all appeared in my dream, and I clearly saw the words Sheng'an on the city gate, so I traveled thousands of miles to Sheng'an City."

"In the dream...how are we?"

"That dream was very long. I vaguely felt that many things happened, but I forgot everything when I woke up. I only remember you and Sheng'an City." Bai Zhi lowered her head in thought. After a while, she raised her head again and said, "Actually, I dreamt about the horse race and the epidemic last time."

Half truths and half lies.

When it comes to these two things, Yan Qingchen understands without Bai Zhi's explanation. This is also the doubt in his heart, but now he is told that they are all... dreams.

Silence fell in the room.

Bai Zhi's heart was beating fast. She didn't know how much Yan Qingchen could believe. Even if he only believed half of it, it would be convenient for her to expose An Ziqian's plans in the future by saying that it was a dream.

Yan Qingchen tapped the table with his fingers habitually. The person in front of him had a frank look on her face, and her expression did not seem fake. As for the two matters of horse racing and the epidemic, either she had a hidden identity and an extraordinary intelligence network, or the only possibility left was what she said.

If she really had a hidden identity...she wouldn't have been chased and beaten so many times by those playboys from wealthy families. Maybe it was just an act?

Yan Qingchen rejected this idea in his heart. Based on their interactions over the past few days, although Bai Zhi's behavior was not very serious, he was also a kind-hearted person.

However, Bai Zhi's statement was too mysterious, and he found it difficult to accept it for a while.

"Okay, I see."

Bai Zhi: “?”

What's the reaction?

After waiting for a while, still not hearing Yan Qingchen's next words, Bai Zhi asked, "Brother Yan, don't you have anything else to say?"

"No." Yan Qingchen was amused. He knew what he wanted to ask, but he deliberately asked, "Is there anything else you haven't said?"

Bai Zhi shook her head repeatedly: "That's not the case." But, do you believe it or not? With just one word "I know", she won't be able to do anything to you.

"Well, are you done eating?"

"Ah, not yet." Bai Zhi quickly picked up the bowl and chopsticks and started eating again, but she was wondering whether Yan Qingchen believed it or not, and she had no idea how the food tasted.

At night, the house was brightly lit, and the two men sat on each side, living in peace.

Bai Zhi put aside her worries during the meal and flipped through the book "Qiao Shusheng". She had already reached the climax and was getting excited.

At this time, the scholar's mother discovered their private relationship and tried to obstruct it, but the more she tried to stop them, the deeper their feelings became. After a few days of not seeing each other, the fire between them became so strong that it was out of control.

Bai Zhi really didn't expect to see such...stimulating erotic text in an ancient novel. Because there was someone beside her, she quietly turned her back.

The subtle movement beside him drew Yan Qingchen's attention. Bai Zhi's thin figure aroused his sympathy. He coughed lightly and said, "Of course I believe you."

"what?"

"I said, I believe you." Yan Qingchen emphasized his tone.

Bai Zhi was immersed in the book in her hands again and did not respond.

Yan Qingchen frowned, feeling a little dissatisfied. Wasn’t he very sad just now?

He stood up and walked slowly to Bai Zhi's bed. Seeing the smile on his face, he thought he must be happy. But before he could feel happy, he caught a glimpse of a few words in the book in Bai Zhi's hand, and his mind exploded.

"What are you reading?" Yan Qingchen snatched the book from Bai Zhi's hand.

Interlude: Because some readers said that my cover involved two characters and that Shui Shui was ignorant, today the new cover is finally finished (ps: it was drawn by Shui Shui's friend). I changed it today, I hope you don't mind~