Chapter 96 of 100
Chapter 96
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"Come and look, come and look!" Li Lei placed Ding Hao's admission notice on the table and then took out her own from her pocket, placing it on the dining table as well.
"What's the matter? There doesn't seem to be any problem?"
"Look more carefully."
"We're in the same major. Last time, you didn't choose this major, right? Hmm, in the same class?"
"Yes, Uncle, we're in the same class. Wow! I've always been puzzled why my dad suddenly agreed to me changing my major..."
"What, you changed your major?" Ding Hao had seen Li Lei's admission notice before, but since it wasn't in the same department as his, he didn't pay much attention and didn't mention it to Li Lei.
"Uncle, wait for me, I'll go get my bag!" Li Lei didn't need to use QQ anymore; she could hitch a ride with Ding Hao to school. Although she wasn't the type to be vain, she'd rather take a taxi than drive QQ to school.
"Don't rush, take your time!" Seeing Li Lei's excitement, Ding Hao picked up the two admission notices and looked at them. Who was behind this? Master or Qinglong? It doesn't seem like Zhao Jing's style... In the same class, and living under the same roof...
Could this girl really be unaware? If she's faking it, that performance could win an Oscar.
Soon, Li Lei came down with her bag and had changed into a different outfit. She wore a floral shirt with white, red, and black patterns, a dark blue jeans, and a pair of red sneakers. Women are truly unpredictable, instantly transforming from a nanny to a simple college student.
"Uncle, aren't you surprised that we're in the same class?" Li Lei teased as she came downstairs and saw Ding Hao holding the two admission notices and smiling foolishly.
"…I've never heard of an employer being surprised to be in the same class as their nanny!"
"Pfft, if I weren't short on money, I wouldn't be your nanny. You're lucky; even if you had money, you couldn't hire such a gentle, beautiful, and capable nanny. Are you still not satisfied?"
"I'm satisfied, very satisfied. Have you ever heard of a nanny setting rules for their employer?"
"Hey, Uncle, can you be less petty? By the way, I have something to discuss with you. Uncle, can you keep it a secret that I'm working as a nanny for you?"
"What, is it embarrassing to be my nanny?" Ding Hao saw Li Lei's sudden shift from pride to a pitiful look and felt a bit amused. Little girl, let you show off, you're just a little nanny in my house!
"No, Uncle, I'm afraid my classmates will misunderstand our relationship. You and I, a man and a woman, living together..."
Seeing Ding Hao's smug look, Li Lei felt a burning anger inside. No, I need to find another job. If the classmates find out, even jumping into the Yellow River won't wash it away...
"That kind of relationship?"
"Yes, that kind of relationship!"
"Which kind of relationship?"
"Ugh, annoying, I mean a romantic relationship!"
"What's wrong? It's normal for us to have a romantic relationship. You're not married, I'm not married, it's free love, we're both adults, what's there to be afraid of!" Seeing Li Lei getting more nervous, Ding Hao wanted to tease her even more.
"No, Uncle, please, okay? At most, I'll cook you a French meal when I have time!"
"Am I that bad that you're so nervous? Since you don't want to be associated with me, are you still going to ride with me?"
"Yes, when we get close to the school, you can drop me off, and I'll walk in myself."
"Hey… Am I really so ugly that I can't be seen?"
"No, Uncle, you're very handsome, very handsome!" Li Lei said insincerely, the first time she had flattered Ding Hao against her will.
"That's what you said, I didn't force you." Seeing Li Lei give in, Ding Hao didn't press further. Since they were classmates, hitching a ride was natural. In fact, Ding Hao didn't want the other students to know too much about him.
Now he suspected that Li Lei was really unaware and that Master Liu Yi had arranged this. Since Li Lei had been there for so long and was with him every day, Liu Yi hadn't stopped her. Moreover, changing majors was a big deal.
It couldn't be done without significant influence. What was Master's purpose? It was getting more interesting. He'd see how it played out. If he asked Master, he'd deny it.
After breakfast, they tidied up and finally left. On the way, Li Lei kept giving Ding Hao rules, this secret, that secret, always maintaining a distance... At school, they could only be ordinary classmates, no employer-employee relationship...
Li Lei told Ding Hao everything she could think of, but Ding Hao didn't listen to a word. Li Lei was so angry that she kept hitting the car window. Ding Hao, worried about his car, gave a few perfunctory responses.
When they were close to the school, Ding Hao stopped the car about a hundred meters from the gate, and Li Lei got out with her bag, smiling. Ding Hao then drove into the school and found a place to park.
The new students of Zhejiang University were at the Qianjiang campus in the northwest, which was quite remote and large. Ding Hao had been there before, and since today was just for registration, he wasn't slow. When they arrived at the registration area, they found it already crowded with people, mostly families.
Some students from out of town even had four or five people accompanying them, and those who came alone like Ding Hao were rare. Of course, Li Lei was an exception; she was angry with her family!
"Hello, I'm Wang Yong. May I ask which department you're in, little junior?" As soon as Li Lei saw the registration area, a thin, buck-toothed, bespectacled man approached her.
"Hello, I'm in the Economics and Management Department..." Li Lei hesitated for a moment but, seeing that he didn't seem bad, she responded.
"Oh, Economics and Management, it's over here. Let me help you with your bag." Wang Yong was very eager to take Li Lei's bag. He had been waiting at the gate for a long time. In his first year, due to lack of experience, all the girls in his class and department were taken by the seniors.
The remaining ones either didn't like him or couldn't look at him. Finally, the new students arrived, and Wang Yong volunteered to be a helper, hoping to get close to the freshmen girls. A beautiful relationship might start from here.
The moment Li Lei stepped into the school, Wang Yong's eyes lit up. Beautiful, so beautiful! Wang Yong tried hard not to drool and quickly approached Li Lei.
"No need, it's light, I can carry it myself."
"It's no problem. I'm a sophomore in the Computer Science Department. I'm a volunteer, I'll help you carry it."
"..." Li Lei noticed that Wang Yong was wearing a volunteer's hat. She didn't expect the school to do this, but since he was a volunteer helping new students with registration, she couldn't refuse.
"Wang Yong, she said no. What are you still doing here? You're in the Computer Science Department, why are you helping the Economics and Management Department? Do you think we have no one?"
Just as Wang Yong was overjoyed and about to take Li Lei's bag, a boy walked over.
"Shao Chen!" Wang Yong awkwardly smiled and stepped aside, unsure what to do. This junior is really beautiful, but Shao Chen is someone he can't provoke.
"Hello, little junior, I'm Song Youchen, the vice-chairman of the Economics and Management Department Student Union. Welcome! May I ask your name?" Song Youchen was very pleased with Wang Yong's attitude. This guy has a good eye, he managed to intercept such a good junior.
Of course, if Wang Yong dared to say no, he wouldn't hesitate to kick him away. Seeing Wang Yong step back, Song Youchen approached Li Lei and extended his hand, as if a city party secretary was meeting a grassroots official.
He noticed Li Lei at the same time as Wang Yong. Such an opportunity couldn't be missed. Although he already had a girlfriend, who wouldn't want more? Even if it doesn't develop into a relationship, it's good to get close now.
Especially for someone who came alone, maybe from out of town, with a not-so-good family situation, so the parents didn't come to save on expenses. To her surprise, Li Lei didn't shake his hand but smiled at Wang Yong.
"Thank you, I'll let this senior take me." Li Lei disliked both of them. Now she realized how handsome Ding Hao was. Compared to Ding Hao, these two were like deformed. But of the two evils, Wang Yong seemed more honest than Song Youchen!
Wang Yong was overjoyed but didn't dare to step forward, seeing Song Youchen's dark face. He was torn inside! Song Youchen was also frustrated. Is this girl so shrewd? She even refused to give him face. Hmph, let's see how long you can avoid me. He reached out to take Li Lei's bag.
"Why are you like this? I said no."
"It's no problem, I'll help you carry it." Although he was rejected once, Song Youchen persisted. He wasn't like Wang Yong, a wolf starved for a year. But this Li Lei was really good, he couldn't give up.
"No!" Li Lei held the bag tightly, unwilling to let go. She really didn't want to be associated with such a guy. Even with Ding Hao's good conditions, Li Lei had repeatedly drawn the line with him this morning.
"Come on, don't be shy! I'm very familiar with the registration process." Song Youchen still had a playful smile.
"Really, no need, let go!"
Li Lei was annoyed. Look at Ding Hao, his awareness, saying it's no problem, and stopping the car when asked. You're still pulling in the campus.
"Shao Chen, let her go by herself."
Wang Yong couldn't stand it anymore. Although he hated Song Youchen, he didn't dare to say more. Now he didn't expect Li Lei to have a good impression of him, just hoping that a cabbage wouldn't be taken by Song Youchen's pig.