Chapter 18 Living with the Young Master

After the library fiasco, Su Niansheng’s desire to go home grew stronger, but she couldn’t find the right moment.
Her grandparents doted on her most, but grandpa fell ill last month because of her and was now recuperating in a Berlin hospital, with grandma by his side. She didn’t dare disturb them, fearing emotional upsets.
Then there was her brother—she’d long blocked all his contacts. When she mustered the courage to unblock, she found… she was blocked too.
Scorpio tyrant, truly holds grudges!
As for dad—too strict, she didn’t dare communicate.
Lost in thought, she wandered like a hollow shell, not hearing Shen Junxi’s first call.
By the second call, she got a phone call.
It was uncle!
He was back from overseas training!
Wonderful!
Seeing a glimmer of hope, she picked up the phone excitedly, rushing to a quiet place. “Uncle, you’re finally back! I missed you so much!”
Chu Jinglan, just landing, was taken aback by his niece’s enthusiasm.
He’d only been away for three months—did this little white-eyed wolf miss him that much? Probably scheming something.
“Nothing ventured, nothing gained—tell me, did you hit a snag chasing that campus heartthrob, need my help?”
“No.”
Su Niansheng shook her head, her nose tingling at his voice.
In her past life, uncle was the only one who never opposed her chasing Shiyu Bai—more accurately, he never opposed anything she did, as long as she was happy.
Compared to the Su family’s doting, he “spoiled” her more—especially after their mother passed…
Both she and uncle were led into sports by their mother—she loved figure skating, he adored fencing. They trained and competed abroad together for a long time.
With only a seven-year age gap and shared ideals and love for their mother (his sister), their bond was tight.
He was probably the saddest after their mother died, besides her.
Since then, his personality changed—from strict to permissive. He fully supported whatever she liked, right or wrong.
In her past life, she shamelessly used him multiple times to help Shiyu Bai and Lin Yixuan, ruining his reputation and career, leaving him depressed.
Now hearing his spirited voice, she felt a twinge of sadness.
Luckily, she got a second chance.
“Xiaoqian?”
Chu Jinglan heard her odd tone, panicking.
“Are you being bullied at school?”
“No, I just… miss you so much, and home too.”
Missing him, Chu Jinglan understood—but home?
“Aren’t you on bad terms with the family?”
“Yeah, but I regret it.”
“Really?”
Chu Jinglan was overjoyed.
This was great!
He knew how much the Su family doted on her.
He’d always worried about their strained relationship—never thought she’d come around, her rebellious phase over?
“Really—uncle, can you help mend ties with my family? I want to go home, not live on campus.”
“Sure, but…”
Chu Jinglan glanced at the schedule his agent handed over.
“I’m back for important matches—time’s tight, can’t reach the capital soon. And your family issues aren’t solved overnight. Wait till I finish, I’ll take you back to the Su family myself.”
“Okay!”
“As for not living on campus…”
He paused, a lightbulb moment.
“Simple—I’ll arrange for you to stay with a friend.”
“Friend?” Su Niansheng was puzzled. “Who? Reliable?”
If it was a stranger, she’d rather stay on campus or live alone.
“Rest assured.” Chu Jinglan smirked confidently. “Absolutely reliable—especially with you, they’ll take good care.”
He emphasized “with you,” making Su Niansheng more confused. But she trusted her uncle unconditionally, agreeing without asking more.
“Xiaoqian, you’re moving out?”
Xu Yue was stunned at the news.
Zhao Menghan also sat up. “Xiaoqian, why suddenly move out? Don’t tell me… you still haven’t forgiven us for ditching you last time?”
Su Niansheng: “Of course not. Not sure I’ll move out yet—just a friend invited me to stay at her place temporarily.”
“Okay.” Xu Yue held her corner, reluctant. “When you come back, tell us in advance—we’ll pick you up.”
Zhao Menghan saw her packed so thoroughly, even a driver here. Glancing at Lin Yixuan’s curtained bunk (never opened), she wondered: would she come back?
Probably just polite talk.
Her family was way richer—she’d lived on campus to please Yixuan, get close to Shiyu Bai. Now their relationship was broken, no reason to stay in this shabby place.
Though closer to Yixuan, she’d enjoyed perks as the campus belle’s roommate: delivering love letters for countless boys, getting party invites—her name opened doors…
Now she was leaving, the aura gone, vanishing from the dorm.
Regret not interacting more.
“Xiaoqian, if you don’t come back, will we still be friends?”
“Of course, Menghan—what are you saying? I’m just moving out, not dropping out!”
“Right.”
“Um… can we visit your home sometime?”
“Sure.”
If she got back smoothly.
“See you tomorrow!”
Su Niansheng waved, the driver driving off.
On the way, she rolled down the window, breathing fresh air, enjoying the scenery—utterly relaxed.
Since rebirth, every decision made her happier.
But…
As they drove, something felt off!
Leaving Jingda, they drove deep into the pricey Wanliu area. The road widened, lined with tall plane trees and vibrant bougainvillea. Sunlight dappled through the breeze.
First, an endless emerald golf course came into view, then an exquisite Chinese garden, adjacent to a private helipad.
When the vast, gorgeous Qingqin Lake appeared, Su Niansheng was stunned.
This was by the imperial city—Emperor’s Garden No.1, Shen Junxi’s home?!
No wonder it felt familiar the more she drove!
So the “reliable friend” uncle mentioned was the Shens?!