Principal Stephen had a look of regret on his face. “I hit it off with the Envoy Lord at first sight, but it’s a pity we can’t spend more time together.”
“Do a good job, and you will get the chance to see each other again,” said Shuai Chang with a smile. If Stephen could climb the ranks in the education system, they would likely meet often after he took over, given that the orc planet places great importance on education. Caesar meets with at least twenty officials from the education sector daily.
After seeing the four leave, Principal Stephen returned to his office and called the director of education to come over.
The director sensed something was off in the principal’s voice and hurried upstairs. “Principal Stephen, what do you need me for?”
“The Envoy Lord visited just now.”
The director was surprised. “The Envoy Lord came looking for you directly? Did something go wrong?”
Principal Stephen shook his head. “Nothing major. Please change Article 246 of the school rules, which prohibits students below the sixth grade from dating, to apply to those below the fourth grade.”
“How would the Envoy Lord know about this?” Usually, no one pays attention to such details.
“The Envoy Lord must have had friends at the school when he left the Beastman Academy to join the military last year. He did not disclose his identity, and it is entirely normal for students to accidentally reveal things. He didn’t point out any significant errors, just mentioned this small one. It seems we still hold our positions firmly.”
A few days ago, the principal of the First Beastman Academy was involved in a wide-reaching corruption scandal, leading to a complete overhaul of the school’s leadership.
“Principal, your integrity and high moral standards will surely catch the Envoy Lord’s eye and be reported to His Majesty Caesar. You might even get promoted in the near future,” said the director, expertly flattering him.
This flattery hit the mark; such a serious-looking smile appeared on Principal Stephen’s face.
Meanwhile, Yalin was in awe of Shuai Chang. “Boss, the new principal is famously serious, yet he was so gentle in front of you. I can hardly believe my eyes.”
Shuai Chang replied, “Once you reach the rank of Marshal, no one will dare to give you a cold shoulder, except for me.”
Yalin sulked. “Even if I become a Marshal, isn’t that impressive? Why would you give me a cold shoulder?” He imagined himself being far stronger than Shuai Chang, who would be just a powerless civilian while he held all the power… just thinking about it felt great! Was that why the boss was acting coldly out of jealousy?
Xia Zuo quickly pulled Yalin back from his wild thoughts. “Ardunis was just a metaphor; he’s not truly giving you the cold shoulder.”
Shuai Chang had decided that the Beastman Academy would be the last school for inspection, allowing him and Anqilu to stay at the hillside villa for a few extra days. Caesar had set the latest return date before summer break, which was still two months away, but it wouldn’t be wise to stay until the end of summer since Caesar was known for his unpredictable decisions.
Shuai Chang and Anqilu planned to stay for a month, perfect for a honeymoon. With only the two of them in the spacious villa, they could do whatever they wanted without any hindrance.
Standing at the school gate, Yalin and Xia Zuo felt reluctant to part. Anqilu comforted them, saying, “We will still be here for a month; you can come to visit any time.”
Yalin’s spirits lifted. “A whole month? I thought we had to leave right away!”
After saying their goodbyes, Shuai Chang and Anqilu drove back to the hillside villa.
They had already called a cleaner to take care of the cleanup with the key left at the door, and the bright white ceramic tiles gleamed—there wasn’t a speck of dust on the sofa.
Anqilu went to take a bath in the master bedroom bathroom while Shuai Chang headed to the guest room where he had previously stayed to wash up. The hot water washed away his fatigue, and finally being home gave him a sense of security.
Shuai Chang turned off the hot water, shook his wet hair, and stepped out of the bathroom barefoot, leaving a trail of water marks on the floor.
He walked straight to the master bedroom, pushing open the bathroom door, with a haze of steam spilling out.
Anqilu was in the tub, completely naked, with only a small portion of his neck and collarbone exposed. His cheeks were flushed pink, his blue eyes rippling with soft light, and his lips were plump and pink, making Shuai Chang tempted to taste them and see if they were as sweet as jelly…
“Ardunis, are you done washing so quickly?” Anqilu squinted, completely unaware of the impending danger.
Shuai Chang took a few steps forward and approached the white bathtub. “Feeling comfortable?”
“Very comfortable! Did you just rinse off with the shower? I told you, only a bath can relieve fatigue; showers don’t work,” Anqilu splashed water playfully, droplets hitting his own face.
Shuai Chang reached under Anqilu’s armpit and picked him up. “Then let me try too,” he said as he unceremoniously took up half the tub.
Earlier in the palace, they had already been intimate, and this time, using the bathtub, Shuai Chang unlocked three new positions and held the dazed Anqilu until the bathwater became cold before carrying him out.
Shuai Chang examined their overused areas under the light, and aside from some redness from friction, everything was fine. He was once again grateful for the divine skill of runhuaye.
The two had been lovey-dovey at home for over ten days when Yalin messaged from the ball, saying he planned to visit Xia Zuo’s home to meet his parents and propose today, hoping the Boss and Sister-in-law could go along to cheer him on.
Shuai Chang simply replied with “Okay,” inquiring about the time, and then went back to the bedroom to wake Anqilu up.
Anqilu lay on the light blue sheets, with only half of his flawless white face visible. His red lips were pouted slightly, slightly parted, releasing soft breaths.
Shuai Chang approached and pressed a kiss on his cheek. “Baby, it’s time to get up.” His breath brushed against Anqilu’s fine facial hair.
Anqilu squeezed his eyes shut and pushed Shuai Chang’s face away. “Stop it; I’m so sleepy.”
Last night, he had first kept Anqilu busy in the kitchen, then transitioned to the living room, balcony, and bathroom. Anqilu couldn’t even recall how he fell asleep.
“Today Yalin is discussing his wedding with Xia Zuo’s family; are you sure you don’t want to go?” Shuai Chang was reluctant to let Anqilu feel pressured, but such an important event needed his presence.
Anqilu opened his eyes abruptly, confusion still lingering in his sea-blue gaze. He spoke, “Of course, I have to go!”
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