Chapter 162: I want Kiss

"A fireworks show?"

After Andrew made the suggestion, both Sweety and Catherine were startled.

Without a second thought, they immediately agreed. They had nothing else to do anyway, and staying home meant eating dog food. Why not go out and have fun?

Scarlett also had no objections because she had overheard Andrew’s call with Hannah in the kitchen.

However, when Andrew brought the three of them to Tana University, Sweety and Catherine realized they had been tricked.

The group first ran into a good-natured-looking young man who immediately recognized Andrew.

"Hello, my name is Ethan Walker. I was the one who contacted Ms. Hannah previously. She already told me—you must be Andrew, right?"

"Mm."

Andrew nodded. "No need for pleasantries. What do you need us to do?"

Ethan was very pleased that Andrew got straight to the point, as he was indeed short on time.

"Actually, it’s just a few small favors. Our school wants to host a fireworks show for the New Year. We had already finalized the personnel, but several people can’t make it due to various issues, leaving many vacancies."

"Just tell us directly which positions are open."

"Okay."

Ethan took out a roster and explained the details to Andrew.

Meanwhile, Catherine leaned close to Sweety and whispered, "Can we still escape now?"

"I don’t know how to drive."

"Then we’re doomed."

The moment the two heard they had to work, they were already thinking of running away.

However, Scarlett was observing the surrounding stage with great interest.

More than ten minutes later, Ethan finished discussing things with Andrew.

Andrew looked over and said, "So, you’re missing one medical attendant, one female host, and two guests."

The last two listed as guests were actually reserved spots for two pre-selected individuals who just needed to make an appearance on stage during the show.

How could a party hosted by a prestigious school completely allow random people on stage? Who would take responsibility if something unexpected happened?

"Yes. Of course, it would be best if you could call a few more people to help set up the stage."

Ethan was the main person in charge and was currently overwhelmed by the situation. He was busy setting up the stage himself.

"I’m afraid I can’t find laborers, but I can help you find a medical attendant and a host."

"Really?"

After Andrew nodded, he looked toward Catherine and Sweety, who were preparing to sneak away, and called them over directly.

"Where are you two going? Are you planning to walk back without me driving?"

"Hehe, hehe."

Catherine and Sweety walked back with forced smiles.

The smiles on their faces were stiff. If there hadn’t been outsiders present, they would have loved to beat Andrew up.

This was what he called fun? So, he had tricked them into coming to work during the New Year!

"This is my sister, a top student from Jingzhou Medical University. It shouldn’t be a problem for her to be a medical attendant, right?"

"That’s perfectly fine."

Ethan’s face lit up when he heard she was a medical university student. "Miss, I’ll trouble you then. Your compensation won’t be small."

Although Catherine was very reluctant, she had no choice but to agree.

Then Andrew introduced Sweety to Ethan. "This is the campus belle of Jingzhou University. She has experience as a competition commentator and hosting school events. She’s quick at memorizing lines and has strong on-the-spot adaptability. She is absolutely reliable."

After the introduction, Andrew leaned close to Sweety’s ear and said, "I will give you an extra payment on top of whatever Ethan pays you later."

Upon hearing this, the unhappiness on Sweety’s face vanished instantly, replaced by a wide smile.

"Boss, you know me. I absolutely love hosting."

"..."

Although Sweety agreed, Ethan wasn’t particularly happy this time. He just nodded with a slight smile, neither agreeing nor refusing.

Instead, he turned to Scarlett, who was standing next to Andrew, and asked, "Boss Andrew, may I ask if this beautiful lady has any experience as a host?"

Scarlett, who had suddenly been mentioned, also looked toward Ethan. Her expression remained cool.

Actually, Ethan had noticed Scarlett the moment the four of them arrived. He had thought at the time that if she were to be a host, she would be even more perfect than the originally selected candidate.

Such a cool temperament, paired with flawless beauty, would be enough to attract countless gazes just by standing on the stage.

But the next moment, Andrew grabbed Scarlett’s hand right in front of Ethan. "This one, don’t even think about it."

Realizing that Scarlett was Andrew’s girlfriend, Ethan immediately smiled apologetically. "My apologies, I was just asking."

Then he looked back at Sweety. Although she lacked a bit of Scarlett’s temperament, her looks were good, and she would be fine as a host.

"I’ll trouble this beauty. Please rehearse with the male host later."

"Deal."

After saying that, Ethan asked Andrew again, "Then, would it be possible to have these two serve as guests? The procedure is very simple; they just need to come onto the stage and watch the fireworks for a while."

Andrew did not agree immediately but looked at Scarlett.

He personally didn’t mind, but if Scarlett disliked being on stage, he wouldn’t agree.

"Mm, if it’s just watching the fireworks, that’s fine."

Seeing that Scarlett agreed, Andrew also accepted Ethan’s request.

After thanking him a few more times, Ethan went back to his busy tasks.

Not long after Ethan left, Andrew immediately hid behind Scarlett and said to Sweety, "Quickly stop my sister! She’s about to commit murder!"

"You bastard! You said we were coming out to have fun, but you tricked me into becoming forced labor, didn’t you?"

"It’s not like I’m not paying you, and it’s a good amount too. Besides, you get to watch the fireworks as a medical attendant. I didn’t lie to you."

"Pah! I’m going to fight you today!"

Catherine wanted nothing more than to skin Andrew alive. She had fallen for his trick again because of just one slip-up.

It was only after Sweety intervened that Catherine reluctantly calmed down and left with Sweety first.

Only Andrew and Scarlett remained at the scene.

Andrew turned around and saw Scarlett resting her chin in her hand, blinking her big eyes while staring directly at him.

"Teacher, what’s wrong?"

"I’m wondering if you, you bad guy, will try to trick me like you did them later on. Should I discipline you first to teach you a lesson?"

"Eh... How would I dare play tricks on Teacher?"

Andrew said with a grin.

But the next moment, Scarlett reached out and pinched his cheek. "Smooth talker! Let me pinch you hard first!"

Although Andrew and Scarlett had temporarily become guests, due to the severe shortage of staff, things were quite chaotic, so the two of them went to help out.

Scarlett helped the few show hosts with their makeup, while Andrew helped move things, which was a good way to stretch his muscles.

From time to time, he would go and rest beside Scarlett for a while and chat with her.

"For such an important fireworks gala, for such a big problem to arise, and for so many originally scheduled personnel to leave—isn’t this all a bit too casual?"

Scarlett said lightly to Andrew while organizing her makeup tools.

She couldn’t understand it. Tana University was a famous school, so why was the execution so unprofessional?

However, Andrew was not surprised at all. "Teacher, don’t think everyone is as rigorous as you. In reality, many organizational units are essentially makeshift operations. Without coordination or planning, it’s naturally easy for problems to occur."

Upon hearing this, Scarlett glanced at Andrew, who was resting in a chair. "Why do I feel like you are exactly that kind of person?"

"Hey, Teacher, you can’t say that. Although I might be a bit frivolous usually, I am quite rigorous when I’m serious, considering many things, okay?"

Andrew’s serious reply, however, made Scarlett almost burst out laughing. "When are you ever not frivolous normally?"

"Hehe."

Exposed and called out, Andrew grinned, showing his teeth, then leaned close to Scarlett’s ear. "So, does Teacher prefer the naughty me, or the well-behaved and honest me?"

Scarlett glanced at him, knowing Andrew was setting a trap for her. No matter how she answered, she would fall into it.

If she said she liked the naughty, annoying version of Andrew, then if Andrew acted annoyingly toward her later, she would have no grounds to punish him.

If she said she preferred Andrew to be more honest, Andrew would certainly pretend to be excessively honest, ultimately making her unable to resist hugging and kissing him, allowing him to openly act mischievously again.

"You stinky scoundrel! How dare you set a trap for me? You deserve a beating!"

Scarlett swung her fist and lightly smacked Andrew on the head.

Andrew rubbed his head, about to laugh and apologize, but Scarlett reached out and pressed him down into the chair.

"Sit still. It’s been a long time since I did makeup for someone. I’ll punish you by letting me practice on you."

"Ah? Teacher, there are so many people here. Is it really okay to do my makeup?"

Although Andrew had experience dressing as a woman and had worn makeup before, doing full female makeup in such a public setting made him a bit embarrassed.

"We’ll just wash it off later, won’t we?"

"Alright then."

Scarlett took out an eyebrow pencil and foundation, a slight smile on her lips as she began applying makeup to Andrew.

She wasn’t actually practicing; she simply wanted to put makeup on Andrew for fun.

She had never had an excuse or opportunity to do this at home, so now that she did, she definitely couldn’t pass it up.