Chapter 233: Chapter 233

Huang Rui stood at the door of the hospital room, making a call to report to the school administrators.

The parents agreed to settle things privately, which made the administrators breathe a sigh of relief.

After hanging up the phone, the tension in Huang Rui’s mind finally eased.

It was then that certain overlooked details suddenly came to her.

To her knowledge, Luo Qian was an unassuming student in the class—always quiet, keeping to himself. His grades were decent, and recently, his academic progress had even accelerated dramatically.

But he lacked a sense of presence, so much so that if he hadn’t suddenly fainted in class, Mr. Huang probably wouldn’t have remembered him.

Yet this seemingly inconspicuous student was staying in the most luxurious VIP ward of this hospital.

Just then, the door to the room was pushed open from the inside, and a tall teenage girl stepped out, softly closing the door behind her.

Huang Rui’s eyes fell on the girl’s school uniform, and her pupils shrank sharply.

The detail she had long overlooked became clear at this moment.

The girl was wearing the uniform of Lanya High School.

Lanya High School, the best private school in Qingzhou, where the students were either wealthy or prestigious. The students there received the best educational resources and were advantaged from birth—ordinary schools simply couldn’t compare.

Who would have thought that the unremarkable Luo Qian actually had a sister attending Lanya High School?

This revealed that Luo Qian’s family background was undoubtedly extraordinary.

For a moment, Huang Rui felt an uneasy sense of alarm.

Given the family’s apparent prominence, their willingness to settle things privately seemed contradictory and baffling.

The girl approached and said flatly, "I imagine Mr. Huang is quite busy at school; there’s no need for you to stay here. Please go ahead and attend to your work."

Huang Rui quickly waved her hands dismissively. "I’d feel more at ease if I waited until Luo wakes up."

If she were to leave now, wouldn’t the student’s parents question her sincerity?

For some reason, this girl gave her an inscrutable feeling, compelling Huang Rui to tread cautiously.

Thinking about it, it was almost laughable. Here she was, a teacher in her thirties, feeling intimidated by a teenage high school girl.

Just then, her phone rang. Huang Rui checked the screen and instinctively looked up.

"It’s Luo Qian’s mother calling."

Shen You’an extended her hand. "I’ll take it."

Without thinking, Huang Rui handed the phone to her.

Shen You’an answered the call, and Luo Wan’s anxious voice came through. "Mr. Huang, I’m so sorry. I went out to buy groceries and forgot my phone. Did you call about something happening to Xiao Qian at school?"

Huang Rui sharply raised her head. This girl wasn’t Luo Qian’s older sister—she was his cousin.

Luo Wan paused for a moment, her voice growing more frantic. "An’an, did something happen to Xiao Qian?"

No wonder she had felt an inexplicable unease while at the market.

Shen You’an’s voice remained extremely calm. "Xiao Qian is fine. The school selected him for a closed math training camp, which requires parental signatures and payment. Since the teachers couldn’t reach you, they called me instead. I wasn’t busy at midday, so I came to handle it at Xiao Qian’s school. Everything’s already sorted out."

Shen You’an’s steady tone gradually eased Luo Wan’s worry.

"Ah, I see. You scared me. I thought Xiao Qian had gotten into trouble. Will he still come home tonight, then?"

"The training camp is closed and lasts for seven days. This is a rare opportunity. Xiao Qian will have to leave this afternoon. I’ll pack some change of clothes for him tonight and send them over tomorrow. Right now, he’s talking with the teacher leading the group. Would you like me to let him say a few words to you?"

"No, no, let him focus on his studies. I won’t disturb him."

After a pause, Luo Wan added, "An’an, thank you so much for running around and handling everything for Xiao Qian—it must be tiring for you."

"Xiao Qian is my younger brother; saying thanks feels too formal. By the way, Mr. Huang must be busy preparing lessons every day, so I won’t trouble her. I think it’s time to head back to school."

"Oh, yes, of course. We shouldn’t trouble Mr. Huang."

After ending the call, Shen You’an handed the phone back to Huang Rui.

Huang Rui was thoroughly impressed by the girl’s effortless ability to fabricate stories.

Simultaneously, she felt a bit concerned. "Keeping this from Luo Qian’s parents—isn’t that a bit inappropriate?"

"My aunt’s health isn’t great. Knowing would only add unnecessary worries. To avoid any trouble, I hope Mr. Huang will help me keep this matter under wraps."

The girl’s eyes held a piercing clarity, seemingly carrying an unspoken warning.

Huang Rui, already inclined to avoid complications, decided to go along with this. Given the girl’s willingness to conceal things, she simply followed suit.

Though the girl had deceived the family, her intentions were good, which suggested she was devoted and caring.

Moreover, she was diligently managing everything for her cousin. While her demeanor might be hard to pin down, her actions showed she was quite considerate and easy-going in nature.