The Master's Mask Unveiled Again

Chapter 69: Chapter 68: A Major Embarrassing Scene

The two of them just happened to walk into the elevator area.

Lu Mian gathered her backpack straps and walked slowly toward Xiao Qimo, her pale little face contrasting with the dazzling brilliance of her apricot-shaped eyes, which shone like stars.

She flashed an especially roguish smile, like a good-for-nothing loitering on the street, and in the moment she lifted her arm, she directly pinned Xiao Qimo between her and the wall.

Xiao Qimo was taken aback.

???

In all my life, have I been cornered by a girl?

As elegant and composed as Xiao Qimo was, he couldn’t help but tense up, his heartbeat skipping. His movements froze, letting her slowly draw near, as he took in her fan-like curly lashes, her porcelain-like flawless skin looming larger and larger.

His feelings were incredibly mixed.

But soon, he saw the teasing in the depths of her clear eyes, and he slightly narrowed his own.

What is she trying to say?

In just a few seconds, Xiao Qimo’s emotions went through a whirlwind. But his self-control was always strong, and his face betrayed nothing, not even Lu Mian could tell there was anything amiss.

Only his tensed muscular body reminded the girl… he was nervous…

Hmmm…

Lu Mian gave a soft laugh, reining in her flippant mood, and in a voice as clear and serious as that of a little Demon, she spoke distinctly.

She said, “Excuse me, I need to press the elevator button.”

“…” Xiao Qimo’s first reaction was to look behind him.

When he saw the elevator buttons blocked by his body, his face nearly lost its composure and he forced a smooth smile, quickly stretching out his hand to press the elevator.

The elevator door opened with a “ding”.

He went in first, and just when he thought he’d avoided a major awkward scene, he heard a languid, dandy voice drifting from behind.

“Director Qimo, I forgot to remind you that the roses earlier were all buds, no pollen.”

“…” So foolish he was, to imagine talking about cornering and romance with a straight girl!

Xiao Qimo’s face, ever the picture of elegance, couldn’t help but change color.

The little rascal!

Muttering a curse to himself, he extended his arm and pulled Lu Mian into the elevator.

Perhaps caught off guard, or perhaps it was simply unexpected, Lu Mian, who had excellent reflexes and strength, froze and, without any warning, stumbled straight into his embrace, bumping into Xiao Qimo.

The man took advantage of the moment, turning around to trap her in the corner of the elevator.

To his surprise, Lu Mian behaved very meekly, merely bending her knees slightly, yet still standing awkwardly.

Xiao Qimo sighed, looking at her pallid little face and feeling helpless, admitting defeat.

“I just wanted to say that the incident at the school today, it was me. As someone with the important position of head of guidance, I have to be responsible for the students. Lu Xinnuan anonymously posted leading messages and passed notes during class, it was a warning for her, and also a way to clear your name.”

Lu Mian looked up at him, her face skeptical.

She probably didn’t believe the first part of his explanation, as for the latter part…

She pursed her lips and ultimately said nothing.

“Ding.”

The elevator reached the eighth floor in the blink of an eye.

Lu Mian calmly stepped out, pushing away Xiao Qimo’s arm without a sideways glance, and headed to her apartment’s door.

Xiao Qimo followed, tilting his head as he invited, “Would you like to come to my place?”

“No thanks. My bed is comfier than your sofa.” Zero had already arranged her custom bed for her.

Xiao Qimo: …

Lu Mian was somewhat puzzled by Xiao Qimo’s complex emotions, looking like he wanted to say more, but she didn’t have the energy to think further, she just wanted to lie down, she urgently needed to lie down.

She entered the room with a fingerprint scan.

The body that had been forcefully sustaining itself finally found a place to rest, and she collapsed into the comfortable bed.

Pain, her whole body was in pain.

She raised her hand to check the records on her electronic watch and sighed.

Indeed, it was that time again.