Chapter Seventeen: Luxury Apartment
“Of course.”
Yifu spoke without hesitation, just as Leia would move to take Yifu’s hand without a second thought.
Unbeknownst to them, an unspoken understanding had formed between the two.
“Well, then I’ll try my best.”
Leia nodded solemnly, fully aware of what being an Outstanding Graduate meant—full tuition waiver. It also meant that after graduation, the pressure of following Yifu would be slightly less.
After all, she still had no leads on a job after graduation, and she certainly didn’t want to incur any debt.
However, making this happen was easier said than done, especially with the Holy Maiden standing before them like an insurmountable mountain.
Thinking about this, Leia couldn’t help but feel a bit down.
She walked slowly alongside Yifu, the setting sun casting long shadows of the two.
It was already the time for classes to end at the Church Academy, and the streets were now bustling with students coming and going. After all, it was a school that implemented noble education, and the students inside were all dressed elegantly.
In contrast, the plain clothing of Yifu and the somewhat disheveled appearance of Leia made them stand out.
Almost everyone who passed by threw either curious or disdainful glances their way.
Some students even recognized the downtrodden Leia from the Church Academy. She had been absent for a while, and there had even been a notice criticizing her within the academy.
So now, Leia could be considered a hot topic of discussion among the students.
After all, she was a typical top student who had been caught skipping classes, who wouldn’t discuss her when seen?
Feeling the gazes around her, Leia instinctively leaned closer to Yifu, as if that would bring her some comfort.
The two found the so-called “small” apartment according to the address on the key.
Yifu looked up at the elegant flat-designed apartment. It wasn’t very tall, only about three stories high, but for this world, it was considered a relatively tall building.
The room they were borrowing was on the top floor in the middle. From below, it seemed the room on the left was already occupied, with a few beautiful ladies’ undergarments faintly seen hanging out to dry.
The right side, however, was completely empty, with nothing in sight.
Looks like there’s a neighbor…
“Is, is this the place?”
Leia asked timidly; there was no doubt this area was a wealthy district.
In her mind, it was second only to the Imperial Palace, an unattainable existence…
“The address is correct.”
Yifu double-checked; this place was not somewhere ordinary people could live. It was very close to the Imperial Palace and the Church Academy, a true prime real estate area, the prices here were even higher than those in Yifu’s past life.
Because they were dressed plainly and hesitated for a long time at the entrance of the luxury apartment, they naturally attracted quite a few odd looks.
The passersby seemed to communicate with their eyes that they would only dare to glance at this luxury apartment while the two beggar-like figures dared to linger at the entrance.
The Church Shelter was still far away, and with nightfall approaching, if they didn’t hurry, they’d have to sleep outside tonight.
“Isn’t that Leia?”
A few students from the Academy of Instruction recognized the disheveled Leia and couldn’t help but start discussing loudly.
Yifu’s ears perked up with curiosity; she decided to ignore it and just give it a try.
With the sound of the key turning, the front door of the apartment was opened smoothly by Yifu.
The students who intended to mock Leia were taken aback, their smiles fading as they watched Leia being pulled inside the extremely luxurious apartment by Yifu.
