Chapter 21: So, Do You Remember Now?

Chapter 21: Chapter 21: So, Do You Remember Now? Jin Jumo’s expression twitched. "My name is Mu Yan." The girl stood up straight and said urgently. "..." The girl bit her lip, staring at Jin Jumo with her big expectant eyes, "Do you remember now?" Jin Jumo lightly raised her eyebrows; the moment she heard her say "Mu Yan," a flash of an image appeared in her mind. The restroom at the Jue Shi Hotel... So, she’s that girl? But... Jin Jumo looked at her and laughed lightly, "You didn’t come just to thank me, did you?" Mu Yan’s pale face flushed with embarrassment; she naturally clasped Jin Jumo’s arm with her hands, her eyes sparkling, "Great, you finally remembered me." Jin Jumo glanced at the hand on her arm, frowning in confusion. Even if she had done a good deed, it didn’t warrant someone going out of their way to visit her at school just to thank her, right? Pressing her lips together, Jin Jumo said, "Young lady..." "You can just call me Little Yan." Mu Yan grinned at Jin Jumo, looking very endearing. Jin Jumo’s mouth twitched slightly, shrugged, "Alright, Little... Yan, I’ve fully felt and accepted the sincerity of your thanks." Mu Yan nodded earnestly as she listened to Jin Jumo’s words. That obedient demeanor made Jin Jumo smile, and she gently said, "So, if there’s nothing else, I’ve got something to do..." "Sister Jin, it’s such a pity you missed Teacher Zhou Xueyi’s lecture today." Mu Yan suddenly interrupted Jin Jumo, saying regretfully. "..." Jin Jumo paused, looking at Mu Yan in surprise, "You know my name?" But she didn’t remember telling her... Mu Yan didn’t answer Jin Jumo’s question and winked at her with a cheeky smile, "Sister Jin, you’re quite famous at your school, right? I just needed to ask anyone at your school and they’d know you, even told me you’re in the dubbing department. Today, the dubbing master Teacher Zhou Xueyi gave a lecture at your school, and they told me I could definitely find you here." "..." She’s not the famous one; at most, she’s only familiar within the dubbing department. The truly famous one is Jian Liangtong, and the reason for her renown is naturally her beauty. As Jian Liangtong’s close friend, she only gained a little popularity by association. Okay, this is not the main point. The point is, how does she know she studies at G University? Jin Jumo furrowed her brows, looking with suspicion at the cute young girl smiling innocently at her. After a moment, Jin Jumo squinted her eyes and said, "So, you didn’t come just to thank me, did you?" Mu Yan saw that Jin Jumo’s demeanor was no longer warm, but now distant and cold, her big eyes flashed with helplessness and panic, her hand releasing slowly, appearing somewhat awkward and uneasy, hesitatingly said, "I, I actually..." Jin Jumo’s lips curled, but her expression remained distant and detached; polite, yet keeping people at arm’s length. Mu Yan was even more at a loss; her delicate eyebrows twisted into a knot, taking a deep breath before cautiously peeking at Jin Jumo, and softly saying, "I actually need your help with something." "..." Jin Jumo raised an eyebrow, "Me?" Mu Yan looked at her and nodded earnestly. Jin Jumo stared at her for a moment, pursed her lips, "But how can I help you?" Director’s Office of the first-year grade at Z City Affiliated High School. Wearing black-framed glasses, her hair carefully tied at the back, dressed in a rigid black suit, a middle-aged woman in her forties scrutinized Jin Jumo standing in front of her desk, "May I ask, what is your relation to Mu Yan?" "She is my sister." Before Jin Jumo could speak, Mu Yan rushed to answer. The director frowned, glanced at Mu Yan, pursing her lips and looking sternly at Jin Jumo, "Are you Mu Yan’s sister?" Jin Jumo calmly nodded. Upon seeing Jin Jumo nod, the director also frowned, "I heard Mu Yan was studying in the United States before and just transferred back this year when she started high school, right?" The director spoke to Jin Jumo as if she were addressing one of her students, maintaining her authoritative demeanor. Jin Jumo wasn’t bothered by it, smiling, nodding, "Yes, Director... Did our Little Yan cause any trouble for you at school?" "Hmph, ask her yourself!" The director suddenly snapped, shooting a sharp glance at Mu Yan. Jin Jumo’s brow twitched and she turned to look at Mu Yan. Mu Yan sheepishly gave her a pitiful look. Jin Jumo bit her lip. This girl looked so well-behaved and sensible; what big trouble could she cause? Jin Jumo didn’t take it seriously, still smiling as she looked at the director, "Director, Little Yan has been in the United States, adapting to their teaching style, so coming back to study here takes some adjustment..." "Her adjustment issues alone warrant calling her parents in?" The director’s eyes widened, angrily saying, "A girl forming cliques, fighting, climbing walls, skipping classes; out of ten school rule violations, she practically covers nine. How long has it been? The first term of high school isn’t even two months old." The director huffed again, "Mu Yan is quite capable indeed." "..." Jin Jumo was completely dumbfounded after hearing it. In shock, she looked at Mu Yan. She had indeed underestimated her! Mu Yan had a bitter expression, pouting, silently ducking her head down further. Jin Jumo took a breath, looking at the director again, clearly not as calm or confident as before, "Director..." Bang— Just as Jin Jumo opened her mouth, the office door was suddenly kicked open from outside. All three were shocked, simultaneously looking toward the door. Upon seeing who was standing at the door, Jin Jumo’s eyes reflected clear astonishment and surprise. While Mu Yan directly hid behind Jin Jumo. "Momo?" The newcomer was equally shocked. Jin Jumo glanced at the tall, fair-skinned man beside him, whose beauty made women feel inadequate; Xiao Nanqing stood beside him, his cold face and long, narrow eyes exuded a chilling aura, his eyes only briefly swept over Jin Jumo before fixing on Mu Yan hiding behind her, frowning, "Come out!" His voice was cold and stern. Though Jin Jumo knew that the third young master of the Xiao Family didn’t have a good temper, she was witnessing this cold and sinister side of him for the first time. Feeling Mu Yan stick closer to her from behind, Jin Jumo glanced back at her, then spoke to Ying Jingyao, "Brother Ying, you... have business here?" Before Ying Jingyao could speak, the director stood up from her seat, looking displeased, "You must be Mu Yan’s uncle?" He’s Mu Yan’s uncle? Jin Jumo’s eyes slightly contracted. Ying Jingyao nodded warmly, "I am. And you must be the renowned Director Chen from the Affiliated High School? Nice to meet you." Ying Jingyao spoke as he walked towards the director, extending a hand to her. Though the director was displeased by someone entering her office so unceremoniously, seeing Ying Jingyao’s courteous manner, she couldn’t express her anger, shaking hands with him briefly. After releasing her hand, Ying Jingyao turned to Jin Jumo, his eyes showing slight confusion. At this moment, Jin Jumo couldn’t explain much to him and chose to remain silent. The most anxious one at this moment was Mu Yan. "Little Yan." Ying Jingyao spoke, his tone still gentle. If not for accidentally overhearing his conversation with Yu Yinluo at the ball that night, Jin Jumo might have continued believing him to be a graceful and gentlemanly man. But now she knew that he wasn’t as gentle and harmless as he appeared.