Chapter 73

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The two sisters continued on their way. Li Ruxiang asked, "Little sister, I remember you said you were going to stay at school to prepare for the postgraduate entrance exam this summer. Why did you come home halfway through?"

Li Ran Zhu sighed and said, "It's all the fault of those alumni. They organized some kind of campus beauty contest. Some peeping tom took a photo of me and posted it on the school forum. Those boys... anyway, I can't stay at school anymore, at least not for now."

At the time, Li Ruxiang was tracking Zero, and later they chatted all night. She didn't log into the Huqing University forum, so she didn't know about Li Ran Zhu's photo being posted.

Hearing her sister say this, Li Ruxiang could roughly guess the situation. She smiled and said, "Those boys all want to pursue you, right? You should take advantage of this opportunity. Why are you hiding?"

Li Ran Zhu said proudly, "Little sister doesn't want to date right now. It's better to wait until after I start working. If you want to date, I can introduce you to some guys. The boys at Huqing University are pretty good, with handsome and talented ones of all types. I'm sure you'll be spoiled for choice!"

Li Ruxiang couldn't help but think of Zero. She thought to herself: Handsome and talented guys are fine, but if... if it were a man like Zero...

Li Ran Zhu didn't hear her sister speak, so she looked down at her. Seeing the strange expression on her sister's face, she couldn't help but ask curiously, "Sis, what are you thinking about?"

Li Ruxiang realized she had lost her composure and quickly covered up, "Sis was just thinking... about your situation. Your reputation has already spread throughout Huqing University. Even if you go back, you'll still have to face many suitors. Little sister, you should consider it. After all, you're not far from marriage age. It's good to prepare in advance."

Li Ran Zhu felt a bit of anticipation at these words, but thinking about how dating would limit her freedom, she quickly suppressed it. She shook her head and said, "No, I've decided not to date until I start working. It would be so limiting. I'm not mentally prepared yet."

Li Ruxiang asked, "Have you thought about how to deal with all those suitors?"

Li Ran Zhu said with a troubled look, "Not yet—Sis, can you give me some advice?"

Li Ruxiang thought seriously for a moment and then said, "If you really want to focus on your studies, you shouldn't stay at Huqing University. You'll definitely be harassed there. Why don't you consider changing to another university for your postgraduate studies?"

Li Ran Zhu frowned and said, "Change to another university? Huqing University is one of the best in the country. I can't just give up a Huqing University postgraduate program to go to a lower-tier university, can I?"

Li Ruxiang smiled and said, "Is a degree really that important to you? It's just a piece of paper. Aren't you afraid of being harassed by those boys at Huqing University?"

Li Ran Zhu felt a bit intimidated by this. She had always been free and easy, enjoying a carefree life during her years at university. The thought of being harassed was terrifying.

Thinking about this, Li Ran Zhu frowned and said, "Sis, do you have any good suggestions—about where I should go for my postgraduate studies?"

Li Ruxiang smiled and said, "How can I give you advice on this? I didn't go to university, so I don't know much about the specific situations. How can I know which university is best for you?"

Li Ran Zhu thought about it and, after a moment of silence, said, "I can't go back to Huqing University. Jingcheng University is pretty good, but I'm from Huqing University, so I can't go to our rival. Besides, the universities with strong computer science departments are Dongfang University, Fudan University, and Linhai University. If I have to choose, I can only pick from these three..."

Li Ran Zhu fell silent, and Li Ruxiang didn't say a word.

After a while, Li Ran Zhu suddenly hugged her sister's slender waist and whispered in her ear, "Sis, I remember you once mentioned going to university. At that time, you asked me to take you to experience university life, but since Huqing University is in the north, you gave up the idea. Now that I've graduated from university, since I can't stay at Huqing University for my postgraduate studies, why don't we choose a university with a climate similar to Linjiang, and I'll take you to experience university life? It would be like fulfilling your dream, what do you think?"

Li Ruxiang's college entrance exam results were excellent, but she was rejected by the university due to health issues. At that time, her father, Li Qingsong, didn't have the vast fortune he has now, so he couldn't help his eldest daughter fulfill her university dream through other means.

Li Ruxiang was very sad about this and took half a year to gradually overcome her depression. Later, when her sister was admitted to university, Li Ruxiang wanted her sister to take her to see the university. Even if she couldn't attend, at least she could experience the university atmosphere.

Li Ran Zhu readily agreed, and Li Ruxiang was very excited, feeling that she finally had a chance to fulfill her greatest wish. However, when she learned that her sister would be attending Huqing University, after some thought, she gave up the idea. Huqing University is in the capital, and the climate is very different from Linjiang. Li Ruxiang, who had health issues, felt she wouldn't be able to adapt to the climate there, and the plan ultimately fell through.

Hearing her sister mention this again, Li Ruxiang was silent for a long time, thinking about whether she should go to university with her sister.

If it were a few years ago, Li Ruxiang wouldn't have hesitated and would have happily agreed. But after years of seclusion, she no longer had the same enthusiasm. Li Ruxiang felt that going to university wasn't that important. Why should she go through the trouble? Even if she experienced the university atmosphere, what would it change? It would be too childish to do something like that.

Seeing her sister lost in thought, Li Ran Zhu knew she was hesitating. She smiled and encouraged her, "Sis, university is so much fun. You'll really regret it if you don't experience it!"

After returning home this time, Li Ran Zhu noticed that her sister, whom she hadn't seen for half a year, looked pale and frightening. If she looked closely, she could even see the blood vessels under her skin. Li Ran Zhu felt very sad, knowing that her sister was becoming increasingly isolated. If this continued, her sister's physical and mental health would completely collapse.

To help her sister improve, Li Ran Zhu brought up this matter. She felt that her sister lacked social interaction. Maybe taking her out to see the world would improve her condition.