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Chapter 933: 761: If You Can't Escape It, Start Enjoying It_2

Chapter 933: Chapter 761: If You Can’t Escape It, Start Enjoying It_2

Since that’s the case, why not make use of the Sixth Palace?

Have them pay more attention to Xu Xi.

This could also help guard against potential ambushes from the Abyss.

As the saying goes:

If you can’t get rid of it, you might as well enjoy it.

…

After finishing breakfast, before heading to the studio, Xu Shuo handed the small teacup gifted by Hong Rao to Xu Xi.

The teacup was indeed very small.

With a three-centimeter diameter, you could easily tuck it into an outer coat pocket.

However, when Xu Xi saw yet another item added to her small backpack, her perpetually calm eyes betrayed a hint of resigned despair.

Xu Shuo paused upon noticing her reaction.

“Then maybe bring fewer things.”

“It’s okay…”

Xu Xi didn’t want to make it difficult for him.

After thinking for a moment, Xu Shuo said, “It’s better to keep these items with you. But in the future, you can take fewer out when traveling. However, this teacup must always stay with you. If you ever find yourself in a situation you can’t handle, you can…”

At this point, Xu Shuo subtly stopped mid-sentence.

Xu Xi looked at him quizzically.

Xu Shuo adjusted his tone and said seriously, “If you encounter something you can’t handle, you can take out this teacup and shout ‘Koni Koni.’

Xu Xi: “…”

A wave of silence blanketed the scene.

Xu Shuo rubbed his temples lightly.

Even though he wouldn’t personally have to undergo this level of social humiliation, it seemed inevitable that his sister might experience it instead.

But then again, imagining Xu Xi holding the teacup and shouting that phrase to summon a Little Elf—it was… kind of cute?

Still, upon further reflection…

Reaching a point where she’d need to call on Koni’s help…

The situation probably wouldn’t be cute at all.

…

…

The next few days were relatively calm.

Xu Xi stopped carrying so many things when she went out. She tied the small teacup with a string and hung it on her waist like a tiny accessory.

However…

Her morning jogs were no longer peaceful.

The red-haired woman she met that one day always managed to intercept her jogging route and timing. They’d run into each other at the breakfast stall she frequented, and then the woman would trail her partway, only to stop at the corner of the district as Xu Xi departed.

Occasionally, the woman even dressed in athletic wear, offering to jog with Xu Xi.

But after one attempt, she gave up.

She didn’t even last ten minutes that day.

“Jogging is exhausting—ugh, I hardly even walk… let alone run,” Angela said pitifully.

“Do you only take vehicles when you go out?”

Xu Xi responded with a placid tone.

Angela blinked her eyes. “I fly when I go out.”

Xu Xi deadpanned, “Amazing.”

Angela said earnestly, “It’s true.”

Xu Xi: “I believe you.”

Angela: “Then could your expression show some belief?”

Xu Xi didn’t respond, as her pace led her to the district street by the window-side. She stopped, turned to look at Angela, who was still rooted in place.

“I’ll be moving into dorms tomorrow, so I won’t be running here anymore. Go find someone else to bother.”

Delivering the line with an expressionless face, Xu Xi left without looking back.

Angela stood still, watching the girl’s silhouette disappear.

Then she took a step forward, slightly bent down, tilting her head to glance toward the fifth floor of a nearby low-rise building.

On the fifth-floor balcony, a young man was stirring protein powder in a cup. When his gaze met the one cast upward by Angela, he nonchalantly glanced back before retreating into the living room.

Leaving her with an equally uncaring silhouette.

“What an interesting pair of siblings,” Angela murmured, raising her eyebrow.

She doubted her actions of getting close to Xu Xi these past few days had gone unnoticed by her brother.

The reason she maintained this tacit understanding and kept a respectful distance was simple: to avoid alarming him—or Los.

Or more specifically, to avoid irritating him to the point where he might summon Los to deal with her.

Los wasn’t exactly easy to handle.

…

Summer break ended.

Yangcheng Normal University started its term.

Before officially heading to campus, Xu Xi spent a couple of days with her best friend Yang Lili, hanging out. Then she packed up her belongings and, accompanied by her black cat, made her way to the university.

“I’ll try to finish my core credits as soon as possible and transfer to University City after that,” Xu Xi said determinedly.

Xu Shuo raised an eyebrow, “No need to rush.”

From his perspective, university was a time to balance study and relaxation—a stark contrast to the relentless grind of high school preparation. He didn’t expect Xu Xi to become some extraordinary figure.

What’s the point of exhausting yourself for that?

Xu Xi’s main program was based at Yangcheng Normal University’s East River campus—a decent distance from their residence in Heiyu District, separated by Mingzhu District.

Not too far, but not too close either.

A two-hour drive.

An hour by subway.

After registration, Xu Shuo dropped Xu Xi off at her pre-assigned dorm, then wandered around East River Campus, activating his “director radar.”

Everything seemed normal.

“I’m heading off. If you notice anything unusual, first consult Little Black. If Little Black doesn’t know, then call me.”

He gestured to the black cat nestled in her arms.

Xu Xi nodded in response.

Standing at the campus gate, she watched her brother leave.

And with that, her university life began!

…

But the very next day, Xu Xi ran into that flamboyant red-haired woman in the campus library.

Xu Xi was expressionless.

Angela grinned cheerfully, “The previous librarian left due to illness. We were close, so I took over this laid-back job. Not bad, huh?”

Xu Xi stared at her. “Was the illness severe?”

Angela smiled faintly, “Not at all. He just thought it was more serious than it really was.”

Xu Xi didn’t comment further.

She preferred to quietly read and study, and Angela, recognizing this, surprisingly didn’t pester her at this time. For once, she behaved, engrossed in her phone silently.

On the library window ledge, the black cat sprawled lazily in the sunlight, so relaxed it sometimes seemed to forget to breathe.

…

…

Meanwhile…

Pei Sheng felt like he had just been dumped.

Because that red-haired beauty hadn’t contacted him again.

Although he already deemed her unworthy of pursuit, the fact that she also cut him off so decisively left him feeling reluctantly bitter.

As the saying goes:

I can stop loving you, but you can’t stop chasing me!

“Instead of sulking over women, shouldn’t you be working on your monthly project plan?”

Xu Shuo kicked Pei Sheng out of his office, cutting short his tantrum.

Just as Pei Sheng exited the office…

He nearly collided with Los, who was heading his way.

Assuming Los was coming to discuss project issues, since he was carrying documents, Pei Sheng asked, “What’s the matter?”

Los, head bowed, adjusted his glasses. “I… wasn’t looking for you.”

Pei Sheng: “…???

Pei Sheng froze for a second. “I’m your direct supervisor. If you’re not looking for me, who else could it be?”

Los lowered his head further, “The big boss…”

“Wait! I’m your immediate boss and the project manager. You’re bypassing me to talk to the big boss?” Pei Sheng’s eyes widened.

“…” Los remained speechless.

He hadn’t seen his supervisor anywhere earlier and assumed Pei Sheng was goofing off somewhere as usual. Confident it was safe, he came over to proceed with his agenda.

Only to find out his supervisor had been right there—in Xu Shuo’s office.

If he’d known, he would’ve never chosen this moment. A simple probe into the office beforehand could’ve saved him from this predicament.

Though, a probe might have provoked suspicion.

Also, his earlier response was problematic…

He should’ve immediately played along with his supervisor instead of being so blunt.

Could he salvage the situation now?

As his thoughts raced, Pei Sheng’s expression grew peculiar. “Los, I understand you’re eager for a raise and promotion, but you’re just a newcomer in our studio. You can’t…”

Just as Pei Sheng was gearing up to lecture Los, the office door reopened.

Xu Shuo frowned at the two, “What’s going on?”

Pei Sheng snapped back instantly, pointing accusingly at Los, “Boss, he’s outrageous! He tried to bypass me to talk to you about the project! I’m the project manager! He’s not respecting me!”

Xu Shuo gave him a side glance, “Oh, you realize that?”

Pei Sheng: “Realize what?”

“You know you’re the project manager, yet you’re wasting time throwing a tantrum here?”

“…”

“Los, come in.”

“…”

Los entered the office with his head down.

Pei Sheng stared blankly at the closed door.

Once he processed the situation, he decisively sought out Li Ziwen to complain.

…

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