Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s Chapter 2390 - 2326: Must Not Give Yourself Away

"Teacher, I believe Mr. Hu is in there! He probably came looking for me. I shouldn't enter right now. Once you're inside, please tell them I'm dealing with a slight stomach pain and will join soon!"

"What? Have you actually spotted him?"

"If I told you I just felt it, would you trust me on that?"

"You silly girl, don't make light of matters like this."

"I mean it seriously." Chiang Xiao replied, showing some concern, "Teacher, handle that fellow with caution. If he presses you and there's no escape, simply respond honestly. Avoid overdoing the cover-up, or he could get suspicious and that might spell trouble for you."

"What nonsense are you spouting?" Liu Guoying snapped in irritation, "You think I'm scared of someone like him?"

"It's the smartest way to proceed. Fear isn't the issue here. Trust me, follow my advice."

"Fine, fine, you act like I'm helpless in this situation?" Liu Guoying dismissed with a wave.

Deep down, he refused to accept that a simple chat could overwhelm him. It wasn't like they needed to clash physically—should fists fly, she'd be the one totally overmatched.

As Chiang Xiao observed him step into the room, a lingering unease tugged at her.

Still, she figured that individual must be targeting her, probably to confirm a few details?

Above all, staying hidden was crucial for her.

Chiang Xiao dashed straight to the restroom, ducked into Space, applied some of her self-made fragrance to conceal her aroma, and tucked a sachet of dried blossoms into her pocket.

With no clue about the stranger's intentions, she needed to take precautions regardless.

In the meantime, Liu Guoying swung the door wide and spotted a fellow seated across the way.

Clad in a sharp suit, with his locks combed smoothly, facial hair precisely groomed, and slim silver frames perched on his nose, he appeared rather refined.

However, something off about him caught the eye; every noticeable trait—the eyewear, the stubble, the polished hairstyle—jumped out boldly. Remove the specs, scrape away the beard, tousle the mane, and his face became impossible to picture.

So, those standout elements could be hiding an utterly ordinary look.

Liu Guoying hadn't anticipated his pupil's sharp instincts, detecting this guy's aura without a single glimpse.

Even so, the vibe from the man struck him as oddly elusive, though not outright threatening.

Nevertheless, Liu Guoying held faith in his disciple's judgment. If Chiang Xiao deemed him risky, then peril lurked there for sure.

His own failure to detect it just showed his threat-sensing skills weren't as keen.

"Teacher Liu has arrived." The principal eyed the entrance, "Eh, where's Chiang Xiao?"

"Her?" Liu Guoying gave a helpless grin, "Don't get me started—she mentioned eating something off, got a touch of tummy trouble, and plans to show up shortly."

The principal burst into booming laughter.

"Kids nowadays can't resist munching on treats. They've got it easier than we did, with no decent goodies available in our time."

"You're right about that." Liu Guoying agreed, shooting a look at the visitor, "Principal, with company present, what prompted the summon for Chiang Xiao? Want me to fetch her afterward?"

"Not at all, Mr. Hu came expressly to meet Chiang Xiao. Allow me to present him: meet Mr. Hu Xiangyong, a player in the apparel trade. He dabbles in international projects and boasts wide-ranging pursuits. Freshly returned home, he's diving into luxury bespoke attire such as suits, cheongsams, plus gems and jade too."