Chapter 156: Following second brother to school

Chapter 156: Going to School with Second Young Master

As expected, Zhi Zhi grew anxious upon hearing that Second Young Master had no friends at school.

She clutched his fingers, her voice laced with urgency, "Second Young Master, you don't have any good friends?"

Fu Yuchen pressed his lips together and nodded.

With his delicate features, he could easily be mistaken for a girl if he grew his hair long. The crimson tear mole at the corner of his eye only accentuated his pitiful and forlorn expression as he lowered his gaze.

"Second Young Master didn't go to school here before. All my good friends are far away. The other students are older than me, so I probably won't fit in."

"But it's okay. Second Young Master has Zhi Zhi's good luck, so no one will bully me."

Fu Yuchen lifted his head, forcing a weak smile.

To Fu Cheng and his two sons, that smile was utterly unsettling, sending shivers down their spines.

But to Zhi Zhi, coupled with his mention of being "bullied," it instantly heightened her distress.

Her small hands tightened around his fingers, her smile replaced by a look of profound worry.

"Zhi Zhi is Second Young Master's good friend! Zhi Zhi will go to school with you and protect you, Second Young Master, don't be afraid."

As she spoke, she wrapped her arms around him, embracing him tightly.

Holding her small body, Fu Yuchen whispered his thanks before raising his eyes to shoot a challenging glance at Fu Siyuan.

*So childish!*

*What a faker!!*

*Hypocritical!!!*

Fu Siyuan's temples throbbed with rage. He longed to leap up and pummel Fu Yuchen, just to quell the fury in his heart.

However, his father and elder brother were present, and his father still held the family cane. He had suffered greatly from the rattan whip as a child and had no desire for another beating now that he was grown.

Seeing the provocation in Fu Yuchen's eyes, and unable to resort to violence, he could only clench the picture book in his hand, creasing its cardboard cover.

His barely contained fury was palpable.

His lips twitching uncontrollably, Fu Siyuan mouthed at him: *You're dead meat!*

Fu Yuchen merely smirked, his thin lips parting to utter: *Baby bro.*

Fu Siyuan: *...Fuck!*

Fu Yuchen attended university, which had a different schedule from high school.

As a transfer student who had also donated a laboratory to the school, no one would rush him even if he didn't show up today.

Despite being the Second Young Master of the Fu family, Fu Yuchen was not arrogant, aside from his aversion to socializing.

On the first day of school, he simply brought some unfinished books and a little dumpling in his arms before heading to Jing University.

Unlike the stifling atmosphere of Beijing No. 1 High School, Jing University was filled with exceptional students from across the nation and even the world.

Here, countless brilliant minds didn't compete against each other but rather against themselves, striving to become better versions of themselves.

When the Fu family's private car pulled up at the university gates, it inevitably drew a crowd.

After all, while Jing University boasted many geniuses and students from affluent backgrounds, no one was audacious enough to arrive in a Rolls-Royce Cullinan on the first day of school—complete with a personal driver.

No student had ever made such a grand entrance before, and the entire scene captivated many onlookers.

When the rear door opened, the first thing that caught everyone's eye was a pair of black, round-toed leather shoes.

Just as everyone assumed it was a family member of some student, a strikingly handsome young man emerged from the car, cradling the owner of those tiny shoes.

For a moment, the bustling noise around the Jing University gates seemed to hit a pause button, and everything fell silent.

Then, a tiny, childlike voice broke the stillness.

"Second Young Master, is this your school? It's so pretty!"

It was Zhi Zhi's first time visiting a university, and unlike Third Young Master's school, Second Young Master's campus was vast and beautiful even at the entrance.

Early autumn in Beijing carried a slight chill, so Fu Yuchen had thoughtfully draped a white knitted cardigan over his sister's beige dress before they left home.

With her hair styled into two fishtail braids by her aunt, the little dumpling was so charming that she captivated everyone at first glance.

Fu Yuchen had always found children annoying—Fu Siyuan being the prime example.

At family gatherings and various social events, he would always find a corner to himself, quietly observing, never seeking attention or interacting with others.

But now, holding his sister at the school gates, he found himself reluctant to enter the campus too quickly.

He wanted to declare to everyone how adorable and well-behaved his sister was—to make them envy him.

Suppressing a smile, Fu Yuchen gently squeezed his sister's palm. "Mm, does Zhi Zhi like it?"

"Yes! I love it!" Zhi Zhi nodded emphatically.

For Fu Yuchen, the school's reputation was secondary; his sister's approval was paramount.

The students at the gates of Jing University finally snapped back to reality, and a chorus of gasps rippled through the air.

"Is that—am I seeing things? That's the Fourth Miss of the Fu Group, right? And the one holding her—which young master is he?"

"I heard the Fu Group recently allocated funds to the school to build a laboratory specifically for astrophysics research. The eldest young master handles company business, and the third young master is still young, so that must be the Second Young Master."

"Oh my god! I once caught a glimpse of him in a trending photo, but Second Young Master Fu is even more exquisite in person. How can a man be prettier than the most beautiful girl on campus?"

"Girls, this is the cutie pie I showed you during summer break! Isn't she adorable? So tiny and perfect in her brother's arms—I just want to hug and kiss her!"

"It's great to be rich. When will I strike it rich? I don't want to work anymore."

...

The chatter continued until a figure in sportswear appeared at the school gates, instantly silencing everyone.

It was the Dean of the Chemistry Department.

The old man was known for his eccentric and unpredictable moods, and every student who had taken his chemistry classes had experienced his rigorous teaching.

To sum it up in one sentence: this course isn't for mere mortals.

Fortunately, the old man was getting on in years and usually only taught elective courses, while also mentoring two graduate students.

This time, he had personally come out to welcome such a young student, which clearly indicated the student's extraordinary status.

The Dean of the Chemistry Department stopped in front of Fu Yuchen, his smile unwavering, even the wrinkles at the corners of his eyes crinkling together.

"You're here. I was just telling the principal that we might have to wait a while longer for you to arrive at the school."

He wasn't very tall and had to tilt his head up to meet Fu Yuchen's gaze.

Noticing the child in Fu Yuchen's arms, the Dean, who typically disliked any hassle, immediately brightened. "Is this your sister? She looks so well-behaved."

Zhi Zhi, nestled in her second brother's embrace, heard the uncle's praise and cheerfully greeted him with a smile, "Hello, uncle! My name is Zhi Zhi, and this is Zhi Zhi's second brother."

The Dean chuckled and extended his hand to shake hers. "Zhi Zhi, is it? I'm your second brother's advisor. I'll be looking to you for advice in the future."

Their playful yet earnest exchange amused everyone around them.