A street urchin turned academic genius, starting by saving the blind school beauty.

Chapter 48 Luo Xiao Moves In

A cold wind blew through the Valley of Despair, and Lu Zhaoye knew clearly that if he wanted to survive, he had to boldly keep going.

Because the path is right beneath your feet!

"Of course I bought it for someone else, otherwise they would have gone to their parents. I even have the purchase record."

On a sudden impulse, Lu Zhaoye took out his phone and escaped from Luo Xiao's side, heading to his mother's side.

Sure enough, the killing intent diminished considerably as the distance increased.

"Oh right, did you hit a girl or a boy? I forgot to ask," Lu Lin continued.

Lu Zhaoye thought to himself, "It really is my mother. She's still asking. Can't she tell the atmosphere is off?"

But Lu Zhaoye knew that he couldn't be ambiguous or show any sign of guilt at this moment.

Otherwise, if Luo Xiao were to settle scores later, she would definitely lock him in a dark room.

"Poor little girl, a white cane is like eyes for a blind person."

Lu Zhaoye shrugged and explained, keeping his eyes fixed on his mother and not daring to look away.

"You brat, just tell the truth about these things from now on."

"If you lie to me about dating again next time, I'll make you a senior in college. You made me excited for nothing."

Lu Lin said irritably, then turned and pointed at Luo Xiao, whose face was as cold as ice, before a smile returned to her face.

"Look how wonderful Xiaoxiao is. She's good at studying, beautiful, and you two were even engaged as children."

These words immediately eased the atmosphere considerably, and Luo Mei's expression improved as well.

The icy expression on Luo Xiao's face melted instantly, transforming into the sun in the sky.

"Oh my god, what kind of arranged marriage is this? That's so outdated."

"And don't let Luo Xiao's well-behaved appearance fool you, she beats me up every day and forces me to cook for her. She has a terrible temper."

Luo Mei smiled and quickly offered a few words of defense for her daughter.

"Ono, Shino used to be very gentle. Maybe she only acts fierce in front of you."

"Haha, yeah, you're actually complaining about her? It's good enough that she doesn't complain about you," Lu Lin laughed in exasperation.

But the next second Lu Lin continued speaking.

"It's alright, Xiaoxiao. Xiaoye isn't anything special either. When you grow up, Aunt Lu will introduce you to some handsome young men."

Luo Xiao didn't speak, her eyelids drooped, and she rubbed her hands together.

Lu Zhaoye saw this scene, and his mind raced.

"Oh my god, why are you always meddling in Luo Xiao's love life? Can't you see she's blushing?"

"Alright, Mom, it's getting late, aren't you going to bed?"

However, Lu Lin had come on a special trip, and she asked Lu Zhaoye,

"What's the rush? I remember you said during the Lunar New Year that you'd go home after this semester ends, right?"

Lu Zhaoye frowned, unable to recall it.

Luo Xiao also looked up; she didn't want Xiao Ye to leave.

"Yes, Ono, when are you coming home? Your dad is waiting for you to come home so you can inherit the family business," Luo Mei said with a smile.

"Haha, did I...did I say that?"

Lu Lin clicked her tongue.

"Didn't you say you were going to take the special admissions exam and then go home, so you wouldn't have to come back to school?"

Lu Zhaoye was shocked. "Brother, why are you cutting me out of high school life again?"

"With your score of 200, even if your dad stepped on the answer sheet twice, you could still get that score."

"Don't bother coming back in the second half of the year. Let your dad charter a ship for you to do... One Piece."

Lu Zhaoye laughed, "Old Deng, you're quite fashionable."

"Auntie isn't like that!"

Luo Xiao's voice interrupted their conversation. Lu Zhaoye looked over and saw that Luo Xiao's face was full of panic.

"Ono... he's been studying really hard lately, and... he said he wants to go to university!"

Upon hearing this, Lu Lin glanced at Lu Zhaoye in surprise. In truth, she also wanted her child to study hard.

After all, they'll only be teenagers when they leave school, what can they possibly do?

"You want to take the exam?"

Lu Zhaoye paused for a moment, then nodded.

"Mom, I want to take the exam."

"Pfft, hahaha!"

Lu Lin waved her hand sheepishly, then suddenly laughed under the gazes of the three.

"Sorry, but seeing this rascal suddenly become serious made me want to laugh for some reason."

"..."

Lu Zhaoye suddenly felt a little tired. No wonder he felt like a demon.

Luo Mei sat on the sofa and tried to smooth things over.

"Old Lu, since Xiao Ye wants to take the exam, let him take it."

"Yes, Aunt Lu, let Xiao Ye take the exam. I'll tutor him again during this time. As long as he listens to me, he'll definitely be able to get into a junior college."

"He was first in his class when he entered the school, so his grades will improve quickly."

Luo Xiao sat next to Lu Lin, repeatedly making assurances for Lu Zhaoye.

Seeing this, Lu Lin nodded and glanced at Lu Zhaoye.

"For Xiaoxiao's sake, you can try again, but you must study hard."

"Xiaoxiao is so good to you, you can't be ungrateful, you know?"

"I saw that the kid next door brought home some kind of certificate last time, saying he won some competition."

"I don't care if you win any awards, just get into a junior college, okay?"

Seeing his mother's sudden sincerity, Lu Zhaoye nodded obediently.

"Okay, Mom."

"Alright, then I'll just leave you be."

"But there's something else I need to discuss with you two."

Lu Zhaoye didn't react immediately and pointed at Luo Xiao.

"The two of us?"

Luo Mei leaned closer, taking over the topic Lu Lin had thrown out.

"Ono, it's like this, I'm planning to have Luo Xiao live with you, and I'd like to ask for your opinion."

Lu Zhaoye frowned. "Aren't we living together now?"

Luo Mei smiled and waved her hand.

"What I mean is that you two can live in the same house and have Xiaoxiao move in."

"What?!"

Lu Zhaoye exclaimed in surprise and jumped up.

Lu Lin went up and kicked him.

"What time is it? Why are you still yelling like that? Don't people upstairs and downstairs sleep?"

Luo Xiao stood there, stunned, but she quickly came to her senses.

Are they going to live together? Her lips pursed together, her heart pounding, and her face flushed.

"No, Aunt Luo, we're almost adults, how can we live together?"

Lu Zhaoye was gesticulating wildly, but the smile on his face disappeared. What difference was there between this and locking himself in a dark room?

"Besides, it's so inconvenient for boys and girls to live together."

Luo Mei knew this was a difficult situation, but there was really no other way, she explained.

"Xiao Ye, listen to me. You know your Uncle Luo got promoted last year, so there must have been a lot of back-and-forth interactions between him and others."

"Last week, someone with a very powerful background contacted your uncle, hoping to find him a house near No. 2 Middle School."

"Your Uncle Luo and your dad discussed it and decided that since we're all family, we shouldn't be so formal."

"Why don't we just let this person live in Xiaoxiao's house? That way we won't have to do favors for others."

Lu Zhaoye pondered for a moment. Luo Xiao's father, also known as Uncle Luo, worked within the system.

He knew about the importance of connections for promotions, but there was one thing he didn't understand.

"Why not just rent her a place? Why does she have to stay at Luo Xiao's house?"

Lome continued to explain,

"I don't know the specifics, but the person mainly requested to live in a quiet place, and most importantly, close to No. 2 Middle School. The exact location doesn't matter."

Lu Zhaoye felt a chill run down his spine and asked cautiously,

"Wait, Uncle Luo, you're not going to send a murderer to live across the street for us, are you?"

All three of them burst out laughing upon hearing this.

Lu Lin didn't waste any words; she knew from the moment she left home that Lu Zhaoye wouldn't agree.

However, having Luo Xiao move in would definitely be entirely beneficial.

Firstly, it can help with studies, and secondly, Luo Xiao can keep her own child in check, so why not?

Lu Lin was too tired to listen to Lu Zhaoye's nonsense; she was exhausted from the trip. She made the decision directly.

"Alright, let's vote. Those who agree that Xiaoxiao should live here, raise your hands!"

Lu Lin and Luo Mei raised their hands immediately.

Lu Zhaoye quickly looked at Luo Xiao, hoping that she would stand by his side.

But Luo Xiao didn't even look at him, and then slowly raised her right hand.

"Okay! Voting's over! Moving tomorrow!"

"The three-way trial is over. Time for bed!"

"???"

"Am I even human? Am I even human?!"