"I just want to finish university."
Her eyes gleamed intensely as she held his hand, which felt unusually hot. "Mr. Wan, I beg you, let me finish university. I promise I won’t overstep my bounds. I won’t ask for your boutique, nor will I make you spend a lot of money. I just want to finish university..."
It was the first time she had taken the initiative to hold his hand.
He sighed deeply. After a long while, he slowly said, "I will consider it."
「For several consecutive days, Wan Donglin did not return.」
Yan Xixi knew this wasn’t his real home; at most, it was one of his many "golden houses." But she eagerly hoped to see him again.
For the first time, she longed to see him.
「Finally, one evening, Wan Donglin returned.」
As soon as he entered the house, his eyebrows rose in surprise. Then, he followed the fragrance. In the large dining room, the table was already covered with a snow-white tablecloth, set with four dishes, a soup, and two appetizing snacks.
He looked in surprise at Yan Xixi, who had just removed her apron. "You made all of this?"
She smiled and nodded, saying softly, "I learned it all from the internet, Mr. Wan. If you don’t mind, please try my cooking."
"How did you know I was coming back?"
"I’ve prepared dinner every day, waiting for you, Mr. Wan."
Every day! he marveled. This woman!
The arrangement of the food was a testament to her words.
Wan Donglin devoured everything on the table during that meal. He even finished all the soup and still seemed to want more. He was full of praise. "Xixi, you’re truly incredible! I didn’t know you had this skill; it’s even better than a chef’s. HAHAHA, excellent, truly excellent! From now on, I’ll come back to eat more often."
"As long as you’re happy, Mr. Wan."
Wan Donglin sat down comfortably, holding the pliant woman in his arms. He particularly liked her submissiveness and these occasional attempts to curry favor.
Of course, he didn’t disappoint her. He gave her the good news she had been anticipating for so long. "Xixi, you can finish university."
Yan Xixi held her breath, her eyes wide. "Really?"
He said nonchalantly, "You’ve always had excellent grades. We just need to complete the paperwork for a retroactive leave of absence, and you’ll be set."
"But it’s been a few years. Can the paperwork for a retroactive leave of absence still be processed?"
"Silly girl! I made a donation to the school and helped them secure a large research project fund, so of course, it’s not an issue. Besides, you were forced to drop out because your mother had a terminal illness.
"Compassion often takes precedence over strict rules. Regulations are fixed, but people are flexible. What’s wrong with making an exception? It’s just a young woman who wants to study, not some scandal.
"They understood your situation. They even said they could use you as an inspirational example to silence any gossip. That way, no one will ever trouble you or use your past against you..."
He asked excitedly, "Xixi, do you want to become famous? If you do, I can find someone to pull some strings and make sure you become a sensation..."
"No need, no need. Just let me continue my studies."
"Don’t worry, all the procedures are complete. You just need to wait until September when the school year starts, and you can join as a third-year student."
"Can I go right away?"
He was surprised. "This semester ends in just a month. Why such a rush? Can you keep up?"
"I can keep up, definitely! If I go now, I can still take the exams. That way, I can start as a fourth-year student in September and not waste any more time."