The Arrival of the School Belle

In a Fit of Rage from Embarrassment

After wrapping up the call with Quan Jing, Gao Chenghao collected two more bunches of grapes and left the greenhouse. He asked the person in charge to find several clean boxes and personally washed the grapes before packing them.

A total of three boxes were prepared; one of them contained peeled grapes that were chilled with ice cubes. The peels were removed by Gao Chenghao himself who carefully washed his hands and wore disposable gloves to do so.

The chauffeur placed the neatly packaged grapes in the car and stood by, waiting for the young master and the person in charge to finish their conversation. Gao Chenghao spoke in a gentle and calm voice, "I appreciate your efforts this late. When you find the time, your wife and kids are welcome to come over and enjoy the grapes."

Access to this private estate was restricted to outsiders. Although the person in charge worked here, he would never dare bring outsiders in. He understood that this was the young master's way of rewarding him for the late-night work.

He was indeed delighted and couldn't help but smile, "Thank you, young master."

Gao Chenghao gave a slight nod and got into the car.

The chauffeur started the vehicle and headed back along the same route.

Sitting in the backseat, Gao Chenghao spoke in an indifferent voice, "Keep this box for yourself."

The chauffeur was taken aback and replied, "I don’t need it, young master."

Gao Chenghao's demeanor remained calm and gentle, "Take it. I appreciate your hard work tonight."

With a contained smile, the chauffeur locked eyes with him through the rearview mirror, "Alright, thank you, young master."

Gao Chenghao glanced at the sole box of peeled grapes and instructed softly, "Deliver this box to 24, Jiangbei Cave, where the young lady got off earlier."

The driver was momentarily surprised but quickly understood, a hint of amusement in his eyes, "Certainly, young master. It will be delivered."

Jiang Xiao Fu was drenched, and Jiang You had one of the servants take it for a bath and blow-dry. Meanwhile, she went down for a swim.

The pool had a circulation system, so there was no need for frequent water changes; it stayed clean all the time.

It would have been a waste not to swim after changing into a swimsuit.

Originally, Jiang You couldn't swim, but she always found various swimsuits to be beautiful. With her fair skin and graceful figure, gliding beneath the sparkling water in a pretty swimsuit would be breathtakingly beautiful. That’s why she took up swimming lessons.

Her every action was aimed at showcasing her beauty.

Jiang You disliked wearing swimming caps and goggles while swimming. She enjoyed the feel of her long, black, curly hair flowing in the water – her raven-black hair and porcelain skin gave her a look of innocence and charm, yet distinctly alluring.

She learned only the most elegant swimming strokes and effortlessly floated across the temperature-controlled pool, moving fluidly and gracefully.

Back at the room, Li Shiyu's face was clouded with anger as he stormed into his walk-in closet, stripping off his drenched tie, suit, and shirt along the way. They left a trail of wet spots on the floor.

By the time he reached the closet, he was down to a wristwatch and soaked underwear. Upon seeing the mess on the floor, his steps came to a rigid halt, and his already grim expression grew even darker as his eyes flashed with rage. Through gritted teeth, he seethed with a vengeance that could strip flesh from bone, "Jiang You!"

The carpet was in disarray, drawers were open wide, and his underwear was torn to shreds, all that remained were strips of fabric—none left intact. Overwhelmed by fury, Li Shiyu glanced at the remains of his underwear, then down at the last pair he had on, feeling a sudden chill as what was once erect now lay limp.

Li Shiyu wished he could confront Jiang You this very moment, but his hair was still wet, and more importantly, he had no underwear left to change into! He was particular about his intimate apparel and would only settle for a specific brand. Jiang You, out of spite, apparently had her dog tear them all up, not leaving him a single pair.

Pale and grim, Li Shiyu managed to suppress his fiery rage long enough to call the housekeepers via the intercom, "Bring me a change of clothes."

After the call, he took a shower. By the time he returned, the replacement clothes were neatly arranged on his bed.

The first thing Li Shiyu checked was the underwear, and after confirming it was his preferred brand, he put them on, still wearing an unpleasant expression. He couldn't just let Jiang You get away with what she did.

Yuan Taixian was supposed to visit Li Shiyu early, but just before leaving, he called Li Shiyu only to be told that he wasn’t home and to detect an abruptness in his voice. Yuan Taixian had no idea what had happened to him.

He couldn’t know that Jiang You had caused Li Shiyu to be soundly slapped twice by Li Mingzhen, inflaming his temper even more.

That's why Yuan Taixian only came over now.

He drove himself in a sports car and while waiting to enter the gate, he noticed a man dressed in a black suit and white gloves carrying a packet and communicating politely with a security guard.

After saying something, the guard nodded and took the packet from the man.

Once the man left, Yuan Taixian rolled down his window and waved the guard over, who came running. Yuan Taixian was a close friend of Li Shiyu and was a frequent visitor.

"Mr. Yuan."

Casting a casual glance at the bag in the guard's hand, Yuan Taixian asked absentmindedly, "What's in there?"

The guard informed him honestly, "Ah, it's grapes."

Yuan Taixian's brows furrowed tighter at the mention, "Grapes?"

The guard replied, "Yes, that man instructed me to hand them to Miss Jiang You, stating these fresh grapes were just personally picked by their young master and even went to the trouble of peeling the skin."

Yuan Taixian listened more intently as his brows knitted further, "Their young master? Who is that?"

The guard tried to recall, "I believe they said something about Weilai Conglomerate."

Yuan Taixian muttered to himself thoughtfully, "Weilai Conglomerate..."

"Gao Chenghao..."

He suddenly let out a sneering laugh, his eyes turning frosty, "Jiang You really knows how to play the game."

Gao Chenghao was known for his tranquility and simple pleasures, such as gardening and fishing; hobbies that kept him away from the likes of them, usually keeping to himself.

Jiang You managed to ensnare even someone like him, which made Yuan Taixian wonder whether to admire her or to scold her innate wantonness.

The guard didn't dare to speak, quietly hanging his head.

Yuan Taixian extended his hand, "Give it to me; I'll take it in."

The guard hesitated slightly, but under Yuan Taixian's lightly yet firmly pressing gaze, he still handed it over.

Taking the bag, Yuan Taixian tossed it onto the passenger seat before flooring the accelerator, speeding into the villa with a piercing roar.

He parked the car in the garage, looking displeased, and stared at the bag on the passenger seat for a while. Then he reached over to open it, revealing the transparent box inside which plump, peeled grapes rested, trembling slightly, chilled by a pack filled with ice cubes.

Feeling a blend of bitterness and irritation, Yuan Taixian chuckled wryly to himself. All this effort, such a shame Jiang You won't receive your gesture.

He sat in the car for quite a while, his palms growing so cold they tingled numbly, his thoughts drifting back to the early days when Han Sui introduced Jiang You into their home. Han Sui was the family doctor with a private clinic, and Jiang You would stay there when not attending school. Her skin was so pale it was almost translucent, boasting a head of supple and full black curls, clad in a slightly too-tight and short high-school uniform, barely covering her thighs, and indescribably beautiful—stirring his dreams every night.

Yuan Taixian feigned illness incessantly, making excuses to visit Han Sui's clinic just to see Jiang You. At that time, he hadn't considered whether Han Sui knew of his ulterior motives. Reflecting on it, how could a woman who survived by seducing men not see his intentions for Jiang You? She clearly condoned, even desired that Jiang You could manipulate him to ascend the social ladder. Consequently, when Yuan Taixian feigned sickness again, Han Sui was often away, leaving only Jiang You behind.

One day, Yuan Taixian twisted the door handle to the clinic. Inside, only Jiang You was present, wearing a plain chiffon dress. Simple in design but sparing in fabric, exposing substantial snow-white skin.

She sat in a swivel chair with a plate of peeled grapes on the desk, toying with Han Sui's stethoscope, hanging around her ear, enjoying the grapes while eyes closed, moving the stethoscope across her chest, listening to her heartbeat.

The sight rendered Yuan Taixian's mind blank, conscious only of his pounding heart, the blood in his body resonating with a thunderous roar.

It was Jiang You who first opened her eyes and spotted him, calling out to him warmly.

Jolted back to reality, Yuan Taixian uttered a monosyllabic response.

Her sweet voice expressed concern, "Are you feeling unwell again, young master?"

Yuan Taixian shook his head instinctively, then nodded, his brows tightly knit and his voice edgy with irritation, "Yeah, unwell."

Jiang You suggested, "The young master could wait here for a bit, my mother went to the restroom and should be back shortly."

He nodded, staying silent.

Jiang You paid him no mind and continued savoring her grapes, with the stethoscope still hanging around her graceful neck.

Yuan Taixian fixed his gaze on her, his eyes fraught with complexity, his Adam's apple involuntarily bobbing twice.

Sensing his stare, Jiang You lifted her gaze and asked daintily, "Would the young master like some grapes?"

Yuan Taixian didn't respond immediately. Assuming his refusal, Jiang You lowered her head, but suddenly, he spoke in a hoarse tone, "Yeah."

"Feed me."

Jiang You expressed surprise, "Feed you?"

Yuan Taixian, moody and irritable, suddenly grew angry, "What? You don't want to?"

"Jiang You, let me remind you, however pleasingly your mother's job title of family doctor may sound, it's no different from that of a servant; she's merely an underling here to serve our family. If you upset me, I can have my father fire her at any moment and drive you both out!"

Jiang You simply observed silently, leading Yuan Taixian to scoff coldly, "Are you ignoring me now?"

She frowned, her expression innocent, "I didn't say I wouldn't feed you. Why are you suddenly mad?"

Upon hearing her words, Yuan Taixian's face alternated between shades of red and white, choking with anger, unable to vent it. Without refusing, he had erupted in a shameful expression of rage.

He had never been so humiliated!

Jiang You impaled a grape with a fork and approached him, coaxing like one would a child, "Go on, eat, young master."

Yuan Taixian awkwardly opened his mouth, enveloping the grape.

So sweet. How could a grape be this sweet?

Yuan Taixian glanced at her, his gaze colliding with her lovely pupils, and the prior discomfort vanished. Catching sight of the stethoscope hanging around her neck in the periphery, he impulsively touched his chest and said in a deep tone, "My heart doesn’t feel right; can you check it for me?"

Jiang You declined, "I wouldn’t know how, young master. Perhaps wait for my mother to return."

His brows furrowed, "Listen to a heartbeat? Don’t dawdle."

Reluctantly, Jiang You replied, "Alright then, lift up your clothes."

Without hesitation, Yuan Taixian rolled up his shirt, revealing a lean set of abdominal muscles and a defined waist, his skin fair.

She evidently noticed the gleam in Jiang You's eyes, the subtle tilting of her