Chapter 58

Su Linlang was still dressed elegantly, her fashionable and alluring appearance perfectly suited to her current age. Her graceful and beautiful demeanor attracted the attention of many passersby. Unfortunately, this girl seemed outgoing and kind, but she was actually sensitive and reserved, which had discouraged many suitors.

In matters of the heart, Su Linlang and Shu Yun were not secretive with Zhang Hao. Su Linlang had been in two relationships, but neither lasted long. One was with a man from a modest family who was hardworking and ambitious, and the other was with a wealthy young man. In a way, both were quite representative.

Su Linlang lived a refined life. Although she considered the feelings of others, she inadvertently exuded an aura of wealth. This led to conflicts with the hardworking and ambitious man. On the other hand, Su Linlang disliked the lifestyle of the wealthy young man, finding him and his peers too pretentious and fake.

Moreover, she occasionally heard comments like, "Marrying a rich and beautiful woman like her is like saving thirty years of hard work." This seemed to have a profound impact on Su Linlang, and she had not been in a relationship since. In Zhang Hao's view, this girl had a bit of a mental洁癖 (cleanliness complex). Fortunately, she was not overly pretentious and did not blame herself for her living conditions or habits.

Shu Yun's romantic history was even more barren. Her family was of average means, and she had always been diligent in her studies, leaving no time for romance before college. After college, she did not invest much energy in this area. Shu Yun was a gentle and soft-spoken woman, but she had her own thoughts and principles.

Thinking about these things, Zhang Hao realized that despite only a few months of interaction, he had come to know them quite well.

"Brother Da Peng." Su Linlang seemed to have been waiting for Zhang Hao outside the door, so she noticed him as soon as he appeared. Perhaps it was because Zhang Hao's height, appearance, and demeanor were so striking that he attracted many gazes as he walked.

"You finally came. Sigh, I had to turn down so many enthusiastic classmates while waiting for you." Su Linlang smiled, but she was complaining.

"I rushed over as soon as I got back. It's not my fault." Zhang Hao laughed and nodded to Su Linlang's three classmates.

The two women and one man, her classmates, scrutinized Zhang Hao carefully. Perhaps his current image and demeanor were indeed unique, as they were quite polite to him.

One of the women, who had an average face but an outstanding figure, winked at Su Linlang and walked into the dorm room. "Xiao Yun, your Brother Da Peng is here, and you're still packing? We won't disturb you." She took a small bag from the dorm and waved at Zhang Hao. "Brother Da Peng, Linlang didn't let us help, so you'll have to do the heavy lifting. Hehe, I think Linlang is just testing you."

Amidst Su Linlang's laughter and scolding, the three of them left.

Shu Yun was dressed in simple casual clothes, her fine and fair face dotted with sweat. "Brother Da Peng, thank you for the trouble."

"Don't be so formal!" Zhang Hao laughed, walked into the dorm, and subconsciously looked around. The dorm was a bit messy, with the luggage already packed and sealed. Zhang Hao just needed to do the heavy lifting.

"Haha, you came too late. Everything is packed away, so you won't see any 'good views' now." Su Linlang teased.

"Are the good views you're talking about all in the boxes? I can just throw the boxes in the car and take them home, and then I can look whenever I want. Besides, I've seen you two in swimsuits many times."

Zhang Hao smirked, deliberately saying this. It was undeniable that as a man, he had a certain reverence for the girls' dorm.

"Tsk, stubborn. Well, since you're here, let's get moving. You're strong, so let's get it done quickly."

Zhang Hao shrugged, picked up two suitcases under his arms, and carried two more in his hands. Although the contents were not light, it was nothing to him.

"Truly a brute." Su Linlang muttered, but her smoky eyes fixed on Zhang Hao. At that moment, she recalled the time they went hiking, and she had twisted her ankle. Zhang Hao had carried her up the mountain. The solid and steady feeling had left a lasting impression on her.

What was even more unforgettable was that this guy had not forgotten about Shu Yun. Not only did he carry her, but he also picked up Shu Yun despite her objections. The scene had attracted many passersby, and both Shu Yun and Su Linlang had felt overwhelmed, but Zhang Hao had acted as he pleased, seemingly in a different world from the onlookers.

It was from that moment that Su Linlang's impression of Zhang Hao deepened, and she experienced his strength and freedom, or perhaps his self-centeredness.

Shu Yun and Su Linlang were not idle either, each carrying a smaller suitcase and backpack as they followed Zhang Hao downstairs.

"Xiao Su, and Xiao Yun, you have flowers again. Do you want to take them?"

When they reached the first floor, the dorm manager called out to Su Linlang and Shu Yun, then noticed Zhang Hao.

"Which of you is this young man's girlfriend? No wonder you never keep the flowers you receive. You must have found your true love. Young man, I must tell you, Xiao Su and Xiao Yun are the most popular girls in this building. Now that you've won their hearts, you must cherish them."

Seeing the manager's experienced and well-meaning look, Zhang Hao felt a bit awkward and could only nod repeatedly.

"Hehe, did you hear that? You must cherish them. You're not doing well in this area. You're always elusive and never even send a flower. At your age, I really doubt you can win a woman's heart. But you did, and Xiao Yun doesn't care about those things."

Su Linlang lectured Zhang Hao with a hint of satisfaction.

What could Zhang Hao say? He could only nod repeatedly, acknowledging that he had squandered the opportunity given to him by fate.

Speaking of Shu Yun and Su Linlang, he was indeed a bit conflicted. On one hand, these two women had indeed attracted him. On the other hand, Zhang Hao knew he was not an ideal romantic partner at the moment.

If it were anyone else, it wouldn't matter, but Zhang Hao considered Su Linlang and Shu Yun friends. This made him hesitant, enjoying their closeness but unsure if he should take things further.

Despite these thoughts, Zhang Hao never hesitated to take small advantages when interacting with them. He admitted to himself that he was becoming increasingly shameless.

Forget it, why think so much? Who knows what the future holds? Maybe others wouldn't do any better! For now, being happy together is enough.

This thought crossed Zhang Hao's mind.

"Alright, Linlang, you were the most anxious just now, but now you're not in a hurry." Shu Yun said. Shu Yun usually spoke little, but her gentle and dignified demeanor made her words effective. Both Zhang Hao and Su Linlang calmed down after she spoke.

Although Shu Yun spoke little when they were together, she was never lacking in presence. Whenever her clear and deep eyes focused on you, it gave a unique sense of being noticed.

"Just now, Brother Da Peng hadn't arrived yet." Su Linlang muttered, but she sped up, handed the small bag to Zhang Hao, and threw it in the car. As they walked back to the building, Su Linlang said to Zhang Hao,

"I don't care about the rest, but you have to do something tonight. You have to treat our dorm mates to a meal. They've been asking for it many times."

"No problem. I'll make sure they come in happily and leave leaning on the wall." Zhang Hao laughed.

After two trips, they moved all the luggage. Zhang Hao drove to their new dorm building and moved everything up. He then went out to take a call and returned with two large bouquets of flowers and a vase.

Seeing the beautiful flowers, Su Linlang exclaimed in delight, took them, and even kissed Zhang Hao as a reward. Shu Yun also smiled, her face slightly red, and thanked Zhang Hao. Encouraged by Su Linlang, she gave Zhang Hao a hug.

Seeing how the three of them interacted, Su Linlang and Shu Yun's roommates and their boyfriends were speechless. Good grief, this was really a one-to-two situation. Although Zhang Hao made a good impression, it was hard to believe that two of the most popular girls in the business school would both fall for him!

"Su Linlang, you're exaggerating. What's going on? I remember the rumors in the college about you rejecting suitors, saying rich boys have bad habits and ambitious men have too much pride..." one of the tall men stammered, looking at Zhang Hao as if he were an alien. They knew all too well how popular and picky Su Linlang and Shu Yun were.

"Feeling, you know? It's all about feeling, whether it's dating, marriage, or life. The previous comments were just that we didn't click or didn't feel comfortable together." Su Linlang arranged the flowers and said confidently.

"Also, our relationship isn't as exaggerated as you think. Brother Da Peng is Xiao Yun's official boyfriend, or suitor. They grew up together. I'm just a bit lonely and like to stick together for warmth. Brother Da Peng makes me feel comfortable, and they don't mind me being a third wheel. We enjoy being together, and that's enough. When I feel something for someone else, I'll leave on my own."

Su Linlang's words not only left her classmates bewildered but also surprised Zhang Hao. It was the first time he learned of her thoughts, and he could only say she was a bit unconventional.

But as she said, in today's society, why think too much?

What puzzled Zhang Hao a bit more was Shu Yun. She was gentle and dignified, the type of woman who would make a good wife and mother. Why did she remain calm in the face of Su Linlang's unconventional ideas? This made Zhang Hao feel he couldn't quite read her.

But it didn't matter as long as they all felt happy.

After finishing the new dorm, Zhang Hao remembered Su Linlang's request and took them to a good restaurant for a meal. They then went singing and had a great time before the gathering ended.