Lu Xi had to admit this move was indeed clever, but Sheng Zijin seemed to have forgotten that the person she was facing was Lu Mian, not someone else.
"Miss Sheng, let me thank the principal on behalf of my cousin first. However, such matters are personal, and none of us can make decisions for her."
Originally, he directly called Zijin by name, but now he had switched to calling her Miss Sheng, the implication of which was already clear.
Sheng Zijin smiled, seemingly having anticipated this.
Pei Jinlan kept making eye signals at Lu Xi, urging him not to be so stubborn. This was a good thing for everyone; why not agree? Even if Lu Mian was outstanding, she would be thrilled to hear this news.
