The Master's Mask Unveiled Again-Chapter 341 - 340: Disregarding the Precious Child and Favoring a Worthless Brat

Chapter 341: Chapter 340: Disregarding the Precious Child and Favoring a Worthless Brat

Ding Cai didn’t know she had already been through the pavilion, and if he did, he would probably go crazy by now.

Anyone who’s been through the pavilion is no exception.

Seeing that Lu Mian was okay, he naturally wouldn’t think in that direction. He just patted Lu Mian’s shoulder again, “That’s good, hurry back.”

“You should wear more clothes, the weather forecast said there will be rain today, don’t catch a cold again!” Ding Cai nagged with fuss, “Oh, and the physics competition team said they sent you an email, remember to check it!”

“So naggy.” Lu Mian pouted and turned back to the classroom.

But though she said that, her lips curled up slightly, and she happily returned to the classroom.

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After getting back to the classroom, she obediently began to sift through her inbox.

There were many unread emails in the inbox, from various senders. Among them, one with the “SF” logo was particularly conspicuous.

Lu Mian didn’t bother with that one and simply opened the email from the physics competition team.

——

Lu Zhizhai was on the phone with Han Jin in the office, and while the conversation did not last long, there were long silences between them.

Principal Zhang felt it was inappropriate for him to listen in, so he automatically left the office.

By the time Lu Zhizhai gave him back his phone, Principal Zhang had also received new instructions from Han Jin.

“Cancel Lu Xinnuan’s punishment and change it to voluntary withdrawal,” Han Jin’s voice sounded tired.

Principal Zhang naturally complied, glanced in Lu Zhizhai’s direction, quite puzzled. He wondered what Zhizhai had said to Han Jin to make that big shot change his mind.

What was it about Lu Mian anyway?

Principal Zhang quickly processed the paperwork for the Lu Family, without the need for Lu Xinnuan’s signature, and the matter was settled.

The couple left the office.

Fu Man walked very slowly, first looking back in the direction of the senior high building with emotions of reluctance, nostalgia, and regret mingled together, then she looked toward the junior high building and sighed silently.

Who would have thought that the twentieth birthday of the twin sisters would turn out this way? Mianmian had a group of influential friends celebrating her birthday by her side. Xinnuan, on the other hand, was persuaded to withdraw, losing all honors at Kunpeng High School.

Now, she had to admit that her beloved younger daughter, whom she had always pampered, had become unrecognizable to her, taking a wrong path.

And her older daughter, whom she had always overlooked, had toughened up through the thorns, growing into someone strong, resilient, and beautiful.

Such an outstanding Mianmian, she simply did not deserve…

“Hurry up, let’s go home to pack, we’re leaving Wucheng,” Lu Zhizhai stopped in front and urged her impatiently. His travel-stained, ill-fitting suit revealed a hint of embarrassment and sloppiness.

“Leave Wucheng?” Fu Man’s mind was somewhat muddled, dizzy.

“Yes,” Lu Zhizhai was decisive.

This was the best solution, in order to preserve Lu Xinnuan’s record spotless, he exchanged Lu Mian’s secret for it.

As for the debts owed to the second child’s family, they would need to be repaid slowly over time.

Fu Man didn’t understand, and it took her a long time to read from her husband’s face that this was no joke, that all this was real. Her tears flowed freely as it took her a long time to accept this outcome.

She gazed deeply in the direction of the junior high building, as if reminiscing, “I want to see Mianmian one last time.”

“She doesn’t want to see you.”

“No… just one last look…” Fu Man bit her lip, “I’ve wronged her too much, I owe her too much, I still owe her an apology…”

Lu Zhizhai shook his head and moved ahead, “As you wish, I’m going back first.”

Fu Man glanced at the time; there was only one class left before school let out. She decided to wait for Lu Mian at the school gate.

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Ye Jinwen, returning from running an errand outside, spotted Fu Man by the school entrance.

Because she took an extra look, Fu Man immediately recognized the psychologist Ye Jinwen.

“Dr. Ye!” Fu Man stepped forward, awkwardly clutching her down jacket, feeling uncomfortable: “Could you please pass a message to Mianmian for me? I’m waiting for her at the school gate after school. Tell her she must see me!”

Ye Jinwen could tell that Fu Man was regretting, but it was too late.

“They are still in class; I can’t pass on the message.”

“Then could you text her for me? She’s bound to see it. She’s already blocked my number…”

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Ye Jinwen thought to herself that it was her own preference that was to blame. If Madam Fu had been even slightly fair to Lu Mian, with Lu Mian’s protective nature, she wouldn’t have let any harm come to the Lu family.

Moreover, there was Seventh Brother. The Lu family could have been very well-off, an enviable family indeed.

It was a pity that instead of cherishing the treasure they had, they lavished affection on a pile of dung.

“I can send it for you, but I can’t guarantee she will come.”

“Thank you…”

Ye Jinwen still helped send the message, and Lu Mian replied swiftly. To be on the phone during class and replying to messages, Lu Mian was probably the only one bold enough to do so.

[Won’t meet.]

The two characters were terse and to the point.

Ye Jinwen showed Fu Man the message and advised, “Mrs. Lu, it’s so cold, go back home. Once Lu Mian decides on something, she won’t change her mind.”

“No… no… I’ll wait here for her, I must wait until she comes!” Fu Man didn’t believe it and insisted.

Ye Jinwen didn’t intrude any further and went straight into the school.

When school let out at noon, Lu Mian deliberately delayed her departure to avoid meeting with Fu Man.

By the time she left the classroom, she saw that the sky was overcast, with fine rain drizzling down. The rain wasn’t heavy during winter, but it was cold, freezing enough to send shivers down one’s spine when it touched the neck.

Lu Mian wrapped herself in the down jacket she had worn back from the hospital. It was the one Xiao Qimo had bought for her on the spur of the moment from a shopping mall when he saw her wearing only a school uniform while she had a fever; it fit her rather well.

She didn’t bring an umbrella, but luckily, the school wasn’t far from where she lived, so she plunged straight into the curtain of rain.

At this time, there were only a few students scattering out of the school. She walked briskly but slowed down abruptly as she neared the school gate.

Fu Man hadn’t left.

From a distance, she saw Fu Man standing at the entrance, bundled up in her clothes, stamping her feet while waiting. She warmed her palms with her breath from time to time, not using an umbrella, just letting the rain drench her as she waited.

Whenever she saw a passing student, she’d ask, “Young one, do you know Lu Mian? Has their class not ended yet?”

She curved her lips into a cold smile, finding it quite meaningless.

Was this what they call belated concern?

She crossed her arms, leaning against a sculpture nearby, watching with a distant gaze.

If she walked out now, it would be too obvious, and Fu Man would definitely stop her. She didn’t want the hassle, so she just decided not to go out. As long as the other party saw that the school was empty, she would leave on her own.

After an unknown amount of time, Lu Mian’s cheeks were numb from the cold.

When she looked up again, a large black umbrella appeared above her head, shielding her from the overcast sky and the fine rain.