Chapter 31

The next morning, the sky was slightly overcast, reportedly due to the influence of the outer cloud system of a typhoon. Binhe City had experienced a temperature drop over the past few days.

A light drizzle had fallen in the early morning, and the tall magnolias lining the roads stood like sturdy warriors holding up the sky. The broad, oval-shaped leaves at the bottom were adorned with glistening droplets. In the cool air, the atmosphere was exceptionally fresh.

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The Jiangnan Teahouse, located at the southeast corner of the university district's pedestrian street, was a two-story building with a unique ancient style. Its eaves curved gracefully, and the overall design was elegant and refined.

The people who came to enjoy tea seemed to have a leisurely disposition, even if they knew nothing about tea tasting, they would still pretend to be refined and successful.

Climbing the escalator to the second floor, the soft and beautiful sound of the guzheng filled the air, occasionally accompanied by the melancholic flute and the soothing xiao. The elegant atmosphere created was truly impressive.

At this moment, Ling Chendong and another young man were sipping tea and playing chess. "Zhifeng, your teahouse is getting more and more impressive."

Bai Zhifeng placed a white piece on the chessboard and sneered, "Of course, what do you call catching up and surpassing? Do you think your coffee shop called Myosotis, which is neither Chinese nor Western, is very profound? Imported luxury, apart from the dim lighting and some piano music to pretend to be refined, it's just a hollow facade."

Ling Chendong coughed lightly and disagreed, "You can't be so harsh. Modern urban life is fast-paced and stressful, and coffee shops are great places to relieve stress and cultivate one's taste."

Bai Zhifeng shook his head and countered, "Can your place, which is decorated like a vampire lord's ancient castle, really cultivate one's taste? I'm afraid people who go there will have nightmares and need to consult a psychologist. Oh, right, your coffee shop already has psychological counseling services. Chen Dong, you've thought of everything."

"And those baskets of forget-me-nots hanging in the air, those beautiful purple flowers, are made to look like hanging heads in your terrifying environment, eerie and scary!"

Ling Chendong took a sip of tea and said wistfully, "I prefer to call them star flowers..."

"Whatever you call them, they are very scary. My Jiangnan Teahouse is warm and inviting, with a classic and elegant style. If you want to cultivate your taste, my teahouse is the best choice! Bright, grand, and a perfect representation of Chinese culture. You, a fake foreigner, can't compare to me, the latecomer."

"Alright, I won't argue with you."

"Did you invite me out for something today?"

Ling Chendong smiled and nodded, taking a photo from his pocket. If Su Yuan were here, she would have jumped up in surprise, because the person in the photo was her! She was dressed casually, with no post-processing at all.

Bai Zhifeng took the photo with a puzzled look, "Is the person in the photo a boy or a girl?"

"A boy."

Bai Zhifeng showed a lecherous smile, "Chen Dong, after half a year, you haven't changed your taste, have you?" Then he looked at the photo again, "Of course, such a cute boy is indeed very popular."

"Go away, am I that kind of person?" Ling Chendong slammed the purple clay cup on the table, causing the chess pieces to jump.

"Why did you take out his photo?" Bai Zhifeng touched his nose.

"He, along with Ji Ye Hao, Gao Jun, and Yang Xiaowei, lives in the same dorm!"

Bai Zhifeng exclaimed, "Ah, how did he end up with these three?"

"Yes, I find it very puzzling. I just met this Su Yuan a few days ago and found him quite interesting. Later, I found out he lives with these three."

"What about his background?"

"Very ordinary, as ordinary as can be. He comes from a single-parent family, with only his mother. His father died in a car accident when he was very young. It's said he has a twin sister who was lost when they were young."

"That's strange."

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Su Yuan had no idea that someone was discussing her behind her back. At this moment, she was walking back to her dorm. The path from the external affairs office to the dorm area passed by a river, where willow trees were in full bloom, their long branches hanging down. The wind blew, and the branches swayed gracefully.

A crowd had gathered ahead. Upon closer inspection, a boy was confessing to a girl, holding a bouquet of flowers, which drew cheers from the surrounding students.

Of course, the girl was a well-known figure at the school, so the cheering crowd maintained a certain level of restraint.

Xiao Yizhan frowned, unable to find a way to slip away. This boy had been pursuing her for a long time, and she had been very troubled. His public confession left her in a difficult position.

Don't think public confessions are romantic; they need to be based on mutual feelings. In this case, Xiao Yizhan felt very awkward—forcing someone to accept a confession through external pressure was something she could not accept.

At this moment, Su Yuan, out of curiosity, walked over. She still couldn't shake her habit of enjoying a crowd. When she saw Xiao Yizhan's watery,转动的眼睛, she instinctively turned around, her intuition telling her to leave quickly.

But it was too late.

"Su Yuan, wait."

A woman's voice called out from behind. Stopping, Su Yuan realized she couldn't escape this trouble. She stiffly turned around and saw Xiao Yizhan hurrying towards her.

In the surprised gazes of the crowd, Xiao Yizhan grabbed her hand and leaned in closely.

The crowd gasped, and Su Yuan felt the intense stares. Xiao Yizhan's actions, which were typically reserved for couples, made it seem as if they had rehearsed this many times.

"Did I see that right? The great goddess Xiao actually showed such intimacy with a boy. Is he her boyfriend?"

"No way, Xiao Yizhan has a boyfriend? That's big news!"

Xiao Yizhan was known for her high standards, her beauty, and her good family background. Many wealthy and well-connected people had pursued her, but she had always refused, citing her focus on studies and not wanting to date. Over time, people had gotten used to her cold and distant personality. Although there were still many who confessed to her, everyone was on an equal footing, and their attitudes were balanced.

Suddenly, a boy who had "captured the goddess's heart" appeared, breaking this balance. The huge disparity made everyone very curious about what kind of boy could win her favor.

Upon seeing Su Yuan, they were disappointed. She was not tall, just over 1.6 meters, with no imposing physique or unbreakable will. From her evasive and confused eyes, people concluded that "this boy is unreliable."

It was hard to understand why the goddess would choose him!

"Lin Jun, I already have someone I like. Please don't bother me anymore," Xiao Yizhan declared without leaving any room for negotiation.

Her words echoed in the air, and everyone was stunned, as if struck by the news. They then turned to watch Lin Jun, who had just confessed to Xiao Yizhan.

The greatest hatred between people is the killing of one's father or the stealing of one's wife. Being rejected in public, especially when the girl one likes ends up with such a "effeminate" boy, magnifies the sense of failure and frustration.

"Yizhan, are you joking...?" Lin Jun's eyes were red, and he glared at Su Yuan with hostility.

As the saying goes: "Buddha is adorned with gold, and people are adorned with clothes." The world is full of shallow people who only see the surface. Fine horses should be paired with fine saddles, but is this boy a fine saddle?

"No, I'm not joking."

"Xiao Yizhan!" Su Yuan couldn't help but speak up.

"Wait a moment."

Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, Xiao Yizhan turned Su Yuan's body, held her face, and kissed her.

Lips met, and Su Yuan's mind went blank. Her eyes widened in surprise as Xiao Yizhan boldly took her first kiss.

But her skin was so smooth, and her eyelashes were long. And... her lips were soft, probably all beautiful women's lips are fresh and soft.

"No, this isn't the time to think about this!"

Su Yuan suddenly realized that this kind of scandal would cause big trouble. She instinctively tried to distance herself from Xiao Yizhan, but Xiao Yizhan, as if sensing her attempt to escape, pulled her closer and held her tighter.

A gasp, or rather, a cheer, erupted, and the scene became chaotic.

The goddess forcefully kissing her mysterious boyfriend was already explosive news.

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Today's four updates are complete!~~~ Cheers, please recommend!

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