When Acoley heard that this small manor would be their new home, her fair and delicate face blushed slightly, and she nodded, taking the keys.
âAlright, Iâll keep the manor clean every day, waiting for your return.â
âAlso, bring Grandma Gu and the others over.â
âMm-hmm.â
âAnd donât forget your magic practice. Well, Iâll give you special training when I have the chance.â
Luo Sheng reminded her, then remembered his current identity as a practical instructor at the magic academy.
There was now much more room for manipulation.
He could intensively train Acoley, pushing her abilities further. In short, he could open a small side class to directly enhance Acoley.
Luo Sheng hadnât forgotten his purpose for coming here.
It was to enhance cards.
Mary Fate, seeing this scene, was full of envy, wondering when she would find a good boyfriend.
Originally, Acoley wanted to share this good news with her grandmother. Luo Sheng, finding he had nothing to do, decided to go back with her.
On the way.
Acoley had to apologetically say goodbye to Mary Fate: âWeâll have to part ways here.â
âGo on, go on, seeing you two today was enough, and even meeting Mr. Hunter, my heart is all nervous and numb.â
Mary Fate complained jokingly.
Afterwards, watching the two of them walk further and further away.
Mary Fate kept staring at Luo Sheng, her eyes almost popping out.
She very much wished Luo Sheng was her boyfriend.
âAlthough heâs Acoleyâs boyfriend, itâs normal for every excellent man to have a little lover, right?â Mary Fate muttered to herself.
She instinctively covered her mouth, even scolding herself for how she could think of stealing her friendâs lover.
But Luo Sheng was still far more excellent than she had imagined.
Surpassing most people.
Perhaps even nobility couldnât make her heart flutter like this, and royalty might not necessarily win her affection either.
But Luo Sheng was different.
Not only was he good at fighting, but his demeanor and financial power were also excellent.
More importantly, he treated his people incredibly well, almost pampering Acoley like a princess.
âUgh, Iâm so jealous!â
Mary Fate stomped her foot, her mind in turmoil as she returned home.
Then back at home.
Seeing her father reading the newspaper on the sofa, she told him about her collaboration with Luo Sheng, especially showing him several exquisite art pieces in front of him.
And told him, âThis is from our collaborator. He provides these products, and weâre responsible for sales, with a 20-80 profit split.â
This was the final split agreed upon with Acoley before she left.
Acoley was willing to give up an extra 10% with the intention of helping Mary Fate.
Originally, Mary Fateâs father felt his daughter was being reckless.
But after seeing the exquisite art pieces, he was stunned, âAre you telling the truth?â
âOf course, we have exclusive agency rights.â Mary Fate said, almost thumping her chest.
Her father was very surprised. After all, these art pieces, in his view, were worth at least 50 gold coins each. If handled properly, they could even exceed 90⊠100⊠It was a huge income.
âIsnât 20% too little?â Her father complained.Follow the newest chapters on novĐ”lping.com.
â20% is not bad at all. If others donât sell, we wonât get anything. If all these art pieces are sold, we can still earn at least 1,000 gold coins.
Moreover, itâs a long-term collaboration. The important thing is, they havenât charged us any money yet. Weâre getting something for nothing.â Mary Fate huffed.
Her father, hearing this explanation.
Also nodded contentedly.
Feeling that his daughter hadnât been raised in vain, actually bringing him such good business.
Without doing anything, just contributing a sales channel, it was pure profit.
Especially these rare art pieces.
There was no worry about selling them.
Many big merchants might come knocking to buy.
At that time, he could raise the prices a bit, earning even more profit. In the future, their family could shine again, becoming a new wealthy noble family.
âWho is this collaborator? So generous, not charging you a penny. Could he be interested in you?â Her father said cheerfully.
Mary Fate immediately became displeased, âI wish he was interested in me, but unfortunately heâs not⊠Anyway, Iâll leave this matter to you. Iâm going to take a bath!â
Watching Mary Fateâs gradually retreating figure.
Her father scratched his head, âWhy has this girlâs temper become so big? Did she experience some kind of shock?â
However, he did hope that Mary Fate could develop some kind of relationship with that collaborator. Then the whole family would be worry-free, and becoming wealthy nobles would be within reach.
Mary Fateâs father fantasized thus.
At this time.
Mary Fate was soaking in the bathtub.
Her body was covered in bubbles. She puffed out her chest, realizing it was indeed much smaller compared to Acoley.
Immediately deflating like a balloon, her whole body sank into the foam, only half her head exposed.
Then, she fished out the gemstone Luo Sheng had given her from the bathtub.
Exquisite and dazzling, especially under the faint light, it emitted brilliantly colorful hues, with faint magic circulating inside.
Mary Fate gently held it in her hand.
She could extract magic from the gemstone at any time, and also inject it back in. This was practically a second life for a magician.
Luo Sheng had casually given her such a precious thing.
Thinking of this, Mary Fateâs head began to heat up, her face also turning red, with steam occasionally rising.
âOh my, itâs just a gift, why am I so concerned?â Mary Fate slapped her own cheeks.
The gemstone also fell into the water with a splash.
Mary Fate had to hurriedly reach into the bathtub to search for it, afraid the gemstone might suddenly disappear.
Although Mary Fate wouldnât admit it verbally, this gemstone was indeed the most valuable thing she owned.
It was worth thousands of gold coins!
Moreover, it was the first time she had received such a wonderful gift, one that could make her heart flutter.
âOh! Itâs so annoying, so annoying, I should never have gone to the restaurant with them. What if I end up wanting to fall in love too? Damn that scoundrel!â
Mary Fate cursed several times.
Then, back in her room, she spent the whole night unable to sleep.
Mary Fate finally couldnât resist, carefully storing the gemstone away, hiding it in an invisible place.
As they say, out of sight, out of mind.
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Mary Fate, with huge dark circles under her eyes, was like a soulless corpse lying motionless on her desk in the academy classroom.
Acoley, sitting next to her, seeing her haggard and sleepy appearance, asked, âMary, whatâs wrong with you?â
âHmph, donât mention it, I kept having nightmares last night and couldnât sleep well.â Mary Fate lied guiltily.
In fact, she hadnât been able to sleep at all the entire night.
Acoley, seeing her pitiful state, gently stroked her head, âPoor thing, but my grandmother used to say that patting the head helps you sleep better.â
âYour grandmother is right.â
Under her gentle caress, Mary Fate indeed felt overwhelmingly sleepy.
She hugged Acoleyâs waist.
âColy, let me be your daughter, okay? Itâs so comfortable.â
âYou rascal, never serious.â Acoley glanced at her helplessly, but still gently rubbed her head, letting her sleep in her arms.
She was truly a gentle and caring big sister.
Indeed, it made the people nearby drool, wishing they were the ones in her arms.
Especially John, his eyes shining brightly.
Unfortunately, last nightâs events had embarrassed them enough.
They probably wouldnât dare to bother Acoley again in the future, only able to admire from afar.
Woo woo~
While everyone was envious.
Someone whispered: âI heard we have a new instructor coming, responsible for guiding practical courses.â
âReally?â
âItâs true, Head Instructor Hunter personally recruited him. I heard heâs just a part-time hire, only at the academy for a few months each year for guidance.â
âThatâs not bad. We never had the chance to battle before, it was all theoretical courses. It was suffocating.â
The students discussed among themselves.
Before the instructor arrived, the noisy chatter had already become the norm in the classroom.
At this moment, Luo Sheng, dressed in a tailcoat and holding a gentlemanâs cane, slowly walked in.
Many students saw him but still didnât take him seriously. Several female students even directly extended their hands to Luo Sheng: âHello, your battle yesterday was really brilliant.â
âIndeed, can we get to know you?â
âIâm Ains.â
The female studentsâ eyes lit up when they saw Luo Sheng, especially his powerful abilities and gentlemanly appearance. He was practically everyoneâs ideal lover.
The standard romantic interest.
Someone even called out to Acoley, âYour boyfriend is here!â
John, on the other hand, was quite hostile towards Luo Sheng, but remembering last nightâs defeat, he didnât dare say anything and just lowered his head.
Luo Sheng just smiled gently at everyone.
Then he walked towards the podium.
Suddenly someone shouted: âHey, your place isnât here. Acoley is up there, and a new instructor is coming today. Donât get scolded.â
No one would take Luo Sheng as their new teacher.
After all, Luo Sheng was too young.
He was almost the same age as those around him.
The instructors in the academy were almost all older, with the youngest being at least 40 years old.
Moreover, he was Acoleyâs boyfriend. Although his battle last night was quite brilliant, defeating John in an overwhelming manner, no one would associate him with being a practical instructor.