Chapter 26

Mr. Wang and Ms. Qin, the class advisor, indeed did not betray Su Yuan. Instead, they were pondering how to help her regain her gender identity.

Ms. Qin did not meet Ji Ye Hao at the Student Affairs Office of the college but in her own office, which was located in the Biochemistry Laboratory Building.

At first, Ji Ye Hao did not know why Ms. Qin had called him over, but when she mentioned Su Yuan, he realized it was related to her. This was understandable, after all, something that should not have been found in her locker was discovered. If he were the class advisor, he would also have to question those related to her. Allowing students' "desires" to run rampant without timely extinguishment or correction would undermine the dignity of a teacher.

Since he understood Ms. Qin's "intention," Ji Ye Hao had a strategy. Completely overturning Su Yuan's "charges" was unrealistic, but he was prepared to speak the truth based on what he had seen, at least providing strong moral support.

However, he did not expect that after Su Yuan's intervention, Ms. Qin's purpose for calling him had changed. Ms. Qin first asked if he had any difficulties with his studies, mentioned that Su Yuan had failed some courses, and asked him to help her with her studies when he had free time. She then inquired about Su Yuan's life in the dormitory, emphasizing the importance of unity and mutual assistance among roommates, and asked him to pay more attention to Su Yuan's life beyond her studies.

The conversation was entirely devoid of any blame, instead filled with a gentle and caring tone. The core of the talk was to "care" for Su Yuan and not to bully her. Ji Ye Hao was puzzled; how did a visit to the Student Affairs Office turn Ms. Qin into such a caring person?

Not only was Ji Ye Hao puzzled, but even Ms. Qin found the situation absurd. This was the first time such a thing had happened, and Su Yuan had given her a huge challenge!

As the conversation neared its end, Ms. Qin said, "Ji Ye Hao, we'll stop here with the discussion about your studies and life. Think about it carefully. By the way, you and Su Yuan are good friends. If you notice anything strange about her, be sure to be understanding. It's not easy for her."

After leaving Ms. Qin's office, Ji Ye Hao kept mulling over the conversation, feeling something was off. But the key issue must have been the female bra found in her locker; Ms. Qin must have misunderstood something!

After Ji Ye Hao, Gao Jun was also called in by the class advisor for a talk. The theme was similar to what Ji Ye Hao had discussed, but it was not as detailed. He was simply told to be more considerate of Su Yuan.

It seemed that although Ms. Qin had rejected Mr. Wang's suggestion, she was still influenced subconsciously, hoping to use Ji Ye Hao to correct Su Yuan's gender identity.

"Ji Ye Hao, what did Ms. Qin talk to you about?" Su Yuan asked nervously as Ji Ye Hao returned.

Although she trusted that Ms. Qin was a person of her word, she was still a bit anxious.

Ji Ye Hao recounted the conversation and shared his suspicions. Upon hearing this, Su Yuan immediately put her worries to rest. She no longer felt guilty or anxious and resumed her usual dominant demeanor in the dormitory, tapping away at her computer and chatting with her online friends.

She was chatting with Xia Linfei. Although they had only known each other for a short time and had very different personalities, Xia Linfei always managed to engage Su Yuan in conversation, making Su Yuan enjoy chatting with her.

Time flew by, and the next day's page was turned.

September 17, Monday, sunny.

The temperature remained high, mercilessly exerting its power.

In the evening, in a large meeting room at Binhe University of Technology, the new Student Council was holding its first meeting of the new semester.

Su Yuan sat in the audience, quietly watching the familiar yet unfamiliar faces on the stage—these were the members of the new executive committee. Listening to their plans for the new semester, she suddenly felt that some things in life were truly unpredictable.

She had not received any news about the final handling of the bra thief. It seemed that once the person was handed over to the security department, they vanished without a trace. Such is the sorrow of life; they came and went without a ripple, how tragic!

You might as well tell everyone that you once caused a stir!

The bra thief—what a grand "feat" at Binhe University of Technology.

Later, Su Yuan took her "inspection report" to Ms. Qin, further supporting her claims and receiving "special attention" from her. Ms. Qin knew that the bra thief had ties to the Economics College's Xiao Wu, whose real name was Xiao Peng, though Su Yuan did not know this yet.

At the meeting, the new Student Council President was giving an impassioned speech. Ling Chendong stood on the stage, listening and scanning the audience, noticing Su Yuan among them.

The new executive committee had taken over from the previous one in June of the previous semester. Ling Chendong was fortunate to be part of the executive committee as the Vice President of the Student Council.

Su Yuan had felt that the name "Ling Chendong" sounded familiar, and now she knew why. The Vice President of the Student Council, no wonder it sounded familiar.

The image of him praising her as "beautiful" under the dim light came to mind, and she worried that their future interactions might be troublesome.

The core of the Student Council was the executive committee, consisting of one President, three Vice Presidents, and one Secretary-General, a total of five people. There was also a Secretariat, the daily operational body of the Student Council, along with six departments: Life, External Relations, Sports, Culture and Arts, Propaganda, and Academic Affairs.

In the previous list, Su Yuan had been officially nominated as the Deputy Head of the External Relations Department.

The Deputy Head of the External Relations Department was a significant position, but Su Yuan knew that the work was not easy. Running external relations and securing sponsorships often meant dealing with people who held the upper hand, and one had to be prepared to endure a lot of frustration. Without strong social skills, interpersonal relationships, and a good social background, it would be difficult to excel.

On the other hand, if one had all these conditions, the work would be much smoother.

The Head of the External Relations Department was a third-year student named Zuo Zhao. She was of average appearance and not particularly tall, but she was very capable. Su Yuan's nomination as Deputy Head was due to her recommendation.

"Su Yuan, congratulations on becoming the Deputy Head of the External Relations Department," Ling Chendong said to Su Yuan after the meeting, with a smile that seemed smug. Yes, she was just a Deputy Head, while he was the Vice President, a clear difference in status.

Su Yuan did not particularly dislike Ling Chendong, but the word "beautiful" kept echoing in her ears, like a fish bone stuck in her throat. Seeing Ling Chendong made her feel uneasy. If he knew the trouble she was causing, he would probably have a lot of grievances.

Before Su Yuan could respond, Zuo Zhao, looking surprised, interjected, "You two know each other?"

"Of course, we know each other," Su Yuan replied coolly, seeing Ling Chendong's smugness grow. "But we're not close."

Ling Chendong was silent.

Zuo Zhao smiled, understanding the situation. "That's great. There will be a lot of communication needed in the future. Su Yuan, you can communicate with President Ling, and President Ling, I hope you can provide guidance for the External Relations Department."

"Of course, I'll do my best to help where I can," Ling Chendong replied with a graceful smile.

Hearing this, Zuo Zhao felt relieved. As the new Head of the External Relations Department, she was under a lot of pressure. The saying goes, "A horse's ability is known by riding it, and a person's character is known by their actions." She had gone through a rigorous selection process to become the Head, and without concrete actions, how could she convince those who had been eliminated? Even with good results, it was hard to silence the critics. At this moment, she needed support, and Su Yuan's acquaintance with Ling Chendong was a pleasant surprise.

Su Yuan, nominated by Zuo Zhao, should help her, but she knew that she and Ling Chendong were not that close. How could she influence the great President Ling to "care" for the External Relations Department?

Moreover, Su Yuan felt that Ling Chendong's presence between her and Zuo Zhao was somewhat self-important. Shaking her head, she felt even more negatively towards him, wondering why he was so focused on her, constantly looking at her during the meeting and smiling at her.

Could it be—

She suddenly thought of a terrifying possibility. Could Ling Chendong be gay? Heaven forbid, the handsome and dignified President Ling, actually a homosexual? She felt a wave of disgust, as if standing next to him would contaminate her.

Ling Chendong was taken aback by Su Yuan's expression, which changed from indifference to contemplation, then to a frown, and finally to a look of revulsion. What did that mean?

Ling Chendong was momentarily speechless, but the person next to him was not. A faint fragrance wafted to Su Yuan's nose, and a graceful figure appeared in front of her.

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As usual, I opened the book today and was surprised to find that "Piao Dang De Pu Gong Ying" had given 10,000 Qidian coins. I am deeply honored and hope that this was not a slip of the hand. Amen~~~~

Additionally, to show appreciation for Pu Gong Ying's generosity, I will update an extra chapter today.

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