Damn, How could my family be so wealthy?!-Chapter 385 - 384: Increasing the Burden

"Let’s go to the school first. Li Minli is in her second year of high school, and the school hasn’t let out for summer break yet."

"The question is whether they’ll let us in or not?"

Su Mu felt that visiting the school would certainly be more convenient than going to Li Minli’s home.

Otherwise, it wouldn’t be right for him, Four Eyes, and He Qiya—three strangers—to just show up at her door, would it?

How would they explain themselves to Li Minli’s parents then?

Would they directly tell Li Minli’s parents that this Mr. Mu Youqing has taken a fancy to your daughter and wants to date her?

Su Mu thought that when the time came, either Li Minli’s parents would think them mad or they’d just get thrown out the door.

By comparison, the school was a more convenient option.

There were so many students at the school.

Plus, Su Mu, Four Eyes, and He Qiya were all of similar age, so they wouldn’t stick out too much among a group of high school students.

The only uncertainty now was whether Yude High School, where Li Minli was a student, would allow three people from outside to enter?

"Right, high schools generally don’t allow students from other schools to enter, do they?"

"So what are we supposed to do? Just wait outside the school indefinitely?"

At this point, Four Eyes had no ideas.

Four Eyes had placed all his hopes for happiness on Su Mu.

"Yude High School? I think I can get in."

As Su Mu was pondering whether to call his dad to see if he knew anyone who could help, He Qiya, who had been silent until now, spoke up.

He Qiya had already agreed to Four Eyes’ request.

Seeing Su Mu looking somewhat troubled and recognizing that Four Eyes clearly needed Su Mu’s intervention today,

He Qiya noticed that Four Eyes seemed utterly spineless, requiring Su Mu to come up with all the ideas.

Acting on the principle of sharing Su Mu’s burdens, He Qiya, without being asked by anyone, took the initiative.

Of course, He Qiya was not eagerly looking to solve Four Eyes’ problem.

He Qiya simply didn’t want Su Mu to worry any further.

He Qiya felt these minor issues didn’t need Su Mu’s involvement at all.

Inside, He Qiya even held a little bit of a grudge against Four Eyes.

With Four Eyes relying on Su Mu for everything, wasn’t that just increasing Su Mu’s burden?

"Really? Do you know some big shot at Yude High School?"

Four Eyes, who had been focusing on Su Mu, turned his head in disbelief upon hearing He Qiya’s sudden interjection.

Four Eyes hadn’t expected He Qiya to be so reliable today.

Xinghuan Entertainment belonged to He Qiya’s family.

Now that Li Minli’s school, Yude High School, was being discussed, He Qiya also had a way in.

Four Eyes felt like he had encountered a true benefactor that day.

Of course, this benefactor was brought into his life by Su Mu.

This was something Four Eyes would not forget.

He Qiya’s willingness to help was all because of Su Mu, and Four Eyes was very clear about that.

But Four Eyes wasn’t going to dwell on these minor details.

As long as He Qiya was willing to help, it was a good thing.

Even if He Qiya was doing it solely for Su Mu’s sake, Four Eyes wouldn’t feel the slightest bit upset.

After all, Su Mu was his good friend, and Four Eyes felt there was more reason to be proud than upset, wasn’t there?

Wasn’t the Ice Mountain Beauty like He Qiya also eagerly helping him to solve practical problems, all because of Su Mu?

"My uncle by marriage happens to be the principal of Yude High School."

He Qiya’s father, He Yuguang, was also an only child, so the interactions between cousins were still very close.

He Qiya was certainly familiar with her maternal aunt and uncle.

He Qiya remembered that when she was young, she often spent the night at her aunt’s house.

Because her aunt’s daughter was about the same age as He Qiya, only two years older than her.

He Qiya remembered that as a child, she often chatted with her cousin under a quilt.

However, after He Qiya was sent abroad by her parents, her personality underwent a significant change.

And her interactions with relatives became much less frequent.

But this did not affect He Qiya’s understanding of her maternal uncle’s profession.

"Principal? Aren’t you the boss of Yude High School?"

"Oh my, I’ve realized I really do have a lot of influential people around me."

Four Eyes felt that if he couldn’t win Li Minli’s heart with so many important figures around him, he truly would be letting them down.

"Su Mu, I’ve found that what my dad summarized is absolutely correct."

Suddenly, Four Eyes shared this feeling with Su Mu.

"What do you mean?"

Su Mu was somewhat puzzled by Four Eyes’ erratic train of thought.

When had they ever talked about Four Eyes’ father?

And Four Eyes’ father’s summary?

"Did you tell your dad about the favor you were looking for today?"

Following Four Eyes’ line of thought, this was the only thing Su Mu could think of.

"How could I? If my dad knew I was doing something like this, he would lock me up at home for sure."

"My dad’s an old relic; he could never understand the love affairs of us youngsters."

"In my dad’s eyes, it would be best if I didn’t date in college at all. After graduating, I should just obediently wait for them to arrange blind dates for me."

There was a hint of disdain, Four Eyes’ father was certainly not very progressive.

"So, what did your dad summarize? Does it have anything to do with today’s matter?"

Su Mu hadn’t expected Four Eyes’ dad to be someone with such conservative thoughts.

No wonder Four Eyes rarely mingled with girls during high school; it was all because of his upbringing.

Suddenly, Su Mu felt grateful for his own parents, who were aware of his relationship with Xuanxuan.

Not only did they not oppose it, but his mother also seemed very happy about it.

Having enlightened parents sure made a child’s life much easier.

Su Mu silently made this little summary in his heart.

Of course, in order not to upset Four Eyes, Su Mu didn’t voice it.

Su Mu was just curious, as Four Eyes hadn’t mentioned his dashing quest for help to his dad, what kind of summary could his dad have come up with?

"That’s my dad’s summary of my eighteen years of life."

Four Eyes, who was almost sidetracked, was brought back by Su Mu.

Su Mu knew his good friend well.

A chatterbox; if you didn’t keep him on track, Four Eyes could ramble on about the most random things all afternoon.

Knowing this, Su Mu cut off Four Eyes’ tendency to digress just as he was about to start.

There were still things to do in the afternoon, and Su Mu hadn’t forgotten that he had promised his grandfather to return to the castle for dinner.

Plus, Su Mu was planning to take his girlfriend to watch fireworks in the evening, so he really didn’t have much time to listen to Four Eyes beat around the bush.

Four Eyes paused, then looked at Su Mu earnestly, as if trying to create a certain atmosphere.

"Su Mu, my dad said that becoming friends with you is the only right thing I’ve done in my eighteen years."

Suddenly, Su Mu was at a loss for words.

Who would have thought that becoming friends with Four Eyes would turn out to be the one thing he did right in the past eighteen years.

Su Mu felt Four Eyes’ dad was perhaps a bit too exaggerative, right?

Or maybe it was Four Eyes himself who was exaggerating.

But seeing Four Eyes’ serious expression, Su Mu knew that his friend must be telling the truth.

"Four Eyes, your dad has quite an eye for talent,"

Su Mu didn’t know how to respond to what Four Eyes said, but He Qiya directly gave Four Eyes a thumbs-up.

Of course, the compliment from He Qiya was meant for Four Eyes’ dad.

He Qiya didn’t think there was anything inaccurate about what Four Eyes’ dad had said.

On the contrary, He Qiya thought what Four Eyes’ dad had said was very, very true.

At that moment, He Qiya had forgotten that she’d only met Four Eyes on that day.

Isn’t making such a judgment a bit too rash?

"Even you think so, He Qiya?"

It was one thing for his own dad to say such things.

Four Eyes hadn’t expected He Qiya, who had known him for less than a day, to arrive at such a conclusion?

Four Eyes wondered if he was really that much of a failure?

"She’s joking, she couldn’t possibly have such a profound understanding of you,"

"Four Eyes, your dad was probably saying this when he was really irritated with you,"

Su Mu didn’t want his good friend to be too upset and stopped He Qiya from potentially giving an affirmative answer.

Su Mu kind of knew He Qiya well enough.

He Qiya’s personality might indeed just nod in agreement.

"Forget it, I know my own weight very well,"

"Becoming friends with Su Mu is indeed the most correct thing I’ve done."

Four Eyes gave up the struggle. Thinking about it, so many people wanted to be friends with Su Mu and it was impossible.

He had been friends with Su Mu for three years, wasn’t that something to be very proud of?

Four Eyes could guarantee that just by being a good friend of Su Mu, he could walk around Huadong City with his head held high.

Of course, Four Eyes wasn’t that kind of person; otherwise, Su Mu wouldn’t have become friends with him, right?

He Qiya glanced at Su Mu. What Four Eyes said was exactly what she was thinking.

Of course, He Qiya preferred to replace the word "friend" with "significant other."

But He Qiya couldn’t just blatantly say it like Four Eyes.

After all, the relationship between He Qiya and Su Mu was probably not even as good as with Four Eyes, right?

He Qiya was quite sensible after all.

"He Qiya, could you please give your cousin-uncle, the principal of Yude High School, a call?"

Four Eyes realized he might have been beating around the bush and quickly brought the topic back.

Of course, Four Eyes knew that since He Qiya herself had mentioned her cousin-uncle was the principal of Yude High School, she would definitely be willing to help.

But Four Eyes felt he should still politely ask.

It seemed that girls preferred it this way.

Su Mu being the exception!

Four Eyes knew if it were Su Mu’s matter today, He Qiya would have taken the initiative to call her cousin-uncle without Su Mu even asking.

But it definitely wouldn’t be to help Su Mu find a girl.

He Qiya was not foolish enough to find herself a rival in love.

At this moment, Four Eyes suddenly became somewhat curious.

I wonder if He Qiya knows that Su Mu already has a girlfriend?

Or is it that He Qiya doesn’t care about that?

How does that saying go?

Until you’re married, you’re free to love boldly.

Does Four Eyes know if He Qiya is really that bold deep down?

Of course, Four Eyes wouldn’t dare to ask.

Four Eyes is afraid that if he isn’t careful, he might drive He Qiya away, then who would help him make the call to the principal of Yude High School?

How would Four Eyes get into Yude High School this afternoon?

If he can’t get into Yude High School, wouldn’t Four Eyes’ plan to find Li Minli be ruined?

Although Four Eyes also knows, that if He Qiya really quits, with Su Mu’s status, it wouldn’t be hard at all to find someone at Yude High School.

But Su Mu would ultimately still need to involve his father, and going through that would certainly delay things, Four Eyes knows.

With a resolute determination, Four Eyes suppresses his untimely curiosity.

Four Eyes knows. He Qiya will find out sooner or later that Su Mu has a girlfriend.

Su Mu and Jiang Xinxuan’s relationship is public and above board, there’s nothing hidden, wouldn’t it just be a matter of time before He Qiya knows?

Four Eyes thinks he’d better not be the bad guy.

After all, he, Su Mu, and He Qiya still need to go work out together in the future.

It would be so awkward if he spills the beans now and they have to meet each other later on.

"Okay, I’ll call my aunt then," He Qiya said.

"My uncle is quite strict; I don’t have his cell phone number," she added.

Thinking about how her uncle always has a stern face, He Qiya still feels a bit scared.

It’s probably because her uncle worked his way up from a teacher to a principal.

He’s always maintained a strict teacher’s demeanor.

To He Qiya’s younger generation, meeting this uncle is just like facing their own teacher, all with great awe and respect.

If it weren’t for the fact that Four Eyes is Su Mu’s good friend, and Su Mu has agreed to accompany Four Eyes to the school to find Li Minli this afternoon,

He Qiya would not have gone so far as to reveal that her uncle is the principal of Yude High School.

"Okay, no matter who you call, as long as it gets us into Yude High School, that will be enough," Four Eyes responded casually.

Four Eyes is easygoing; as long as he can get in smoothly, it doesn’t really matter to him whether He Qiya calls her aunt or her uncle.

This time, He Qiya didn’t step aside to make the call.

Since the call was for Four Eyes’s sake, of course, He Qiya didn’t need to avoid him.

Taking out her phone, she tapped on the screen a few times before putting it to her ear.

Su Mu knew that He Qiya had made the call to her aunt.

He glanced at Four Eyes and conveyed the thought that the kid was lucky.

What Su Mu hadn’t expected was the fateful connection between the girl Four Eyes was looking for and He Qiya.

The information on Li Minli was found at He Qiya’s home at Xinghuan Entertainment.

Now, Li Minli’s principal at Yude High School happens to be He Qiya’s uncle.

With these connections, Four Eyes’s search for someone had just become a lot easier.

Four Eyes made a gesture of clasping his fists in thanks.

He was well aware that He Qiya was this eager to help him, all for the sake of Su Mu’s face.

So, Four Eyes was silently expressing his gratitude to his good friend.

"Auntie, it’s Yao Yao, there’s something I’d like to ask you and uncle for help with..." He Qiya said succinctly.

He Qiya briefly explained her plan to bring a friend to Yude High School that afternoon to find someone.

Without much further ado, He Qiya hung up the phone.