Chapter 34 of 100

Chapter 34

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In his childhood memories, Lin Jun had always been bound by two different lifestyles. His mother and her family were from a scholarly lineage, and their teachings emphasized human kindness and virtue. His early education included reading "The Three-Character Classic," "The Thousand Character Classic," and "The Disciple's Rules," which instilled in him a complete inner essence.

On the other hand, his father came from a military background and did not adhere to the principles of kindness or cruelty, but rather strict discipline. In his father's view, as a man of the Lin family, a strong physique needed to be forged from a young age! Cold showers in the dead of winter were no big deal! This nearly led to a falling out with his mother, but in the end, Lin Jun still grew up under his father's stern discipline, developing a robust and powerful body.

These two contrasting educations shaped Lin Jun's behavior, making him both rough and refined. This time, when he met Su Yuan, it was his "inner essence" that took the lead; otherwise, with his rough exterior, he would not have calmly resolved the issue through conversation.

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"Why not?"

"Well, there are some reasons that are not convenient to mention."

Not convenient to mention? In the dim light, Lin Jun carefully examined Su Yuan again, suddenly took a few steps back, and when he looked at Su Yuan again, it seemed he had figured something out. He nodded thoughtfully, a look of disgust and sympathy on his face.

These two conflicting emotions expressed simultaneously left Su Yuan, the subject, utterly confused.

It was unclear what Lin Jun was thinking.

Then, Lin Jun's attitude did a complete 180-degree turn. He chuckled and said, "Sorry about that, little brother Su. Please don't take it to heart, hahaha."

His eyes darted around, and Su Yuan wondered if this big guy had been moved by his "sincerity."

At that moment, a cold wind swept through the forest, rustling the leaves, and the fragrance of osmanthus flowers wafted through the air, a scent that lingered. This soul-stirring aroma inadvertently drew Su Yuan's attention to the deep yellow, almost golden, flower buds nestled among the green leaves nearby.

The dark forest was eerily quiet, the chirping of insects in the bushes had ceased, leaving only the gentle flow of a nearby stream. For a moment, the two were speechless.

After a while, Lin Jun threw away the vine in his hand, cleared his throat, and said, "Well, I called you out today for this matter, little brother Su. Let's chat more when you have time!" With that, Lin Jun patted Su Yuan on the shoulder, his previous ferocity completely gone, as if he were genuinely concerned for his junior.

It wasn't until Lin Jun had walked far away that Su Yuan still stood there, bewildered, thinking, "What on earth is this guy up to? Why did his attitude change so quickly?" He shrugged, thinking that he would have to use more emotional and logical persuasion, but it turned out this guy was so easy to fool. Su Daxiao, after all, was not one to be easily intimidated.

Although Su Yuan was afraid of pain, he had always been bold. His "timid as a mouse" act in front of Lin Jun was partly genuine but mostly an act. Back in high school, Su Yuan had been quite dominant.

Lin Jun's ease of being fooled clearly showed that he was not to be feared.

Su Yuan, however, had no idea that he was completely wrong. Humming a tune, he picked up the vine from the ground and walked back to the dormitory in a good mood.

Just as he stepped off Jingyu Mountain onto the rubber track, a figure darted in front of him. He paused, and the vine in his hand almost lashed out.

"Smack!" Wang Ping caught the vine with one hand.

"Who are you?" Realizing he had almost hit the wrong person, Su Yuan was quite surprised.

Wang Ping grunted, not angry, and asked, "I saw someone dragged into the back mountain just now, and it looked a bit like you, so I came to check. Are you okay?"

In fact, seeing Su Yuan come down from Jingyu Mountain unharmed, with a vine in hand and still able to hit someone, Wang Ping knew there was nothing serious. Wang Ping, a big and burly man, was extremely loyal and had a chivalrous spirit, willing to go to great lengths for his friends. Although he knew Su Yuan was fine, he couldn't help but want to get to the bottom of things.

Seeing Su Yuan's frail appearance, he was genuinely worried. It looked like most people could easily bully him.

It had to be said that Su Yuan's effeminate demeanor had deeply rooted in many people's minds.

"Thanks for your concern, don't worry, I'm fine. I had a small misunderstanding with Lin Jun earlier, but it's all cleared up now."

"Lin Jun?"

Wang Ping remembered the rumors he had seen on the forum about Su Yuan and Xiao Yiyuan. Lin Jun was one of the most aggressive suitors of the goddess Xiao. So it wasn't surprising that he had approached Su Yuan.

"Lin Jun, don't be afraid of him. I'll talk to him tomorrow and make sure he doesn't bother you anymore!"

Wang Ping would never shirk his responsibility when it came to someone he could talk to.

At this point, Su Yuan suddenly remembered that Lin Jun and Wang Ping were indeed acquainted, both members of the sports department. Thinking about Lin Jun's sudden change in attitude, he asked, "Is Lin Jun usually very unpredictable, with a quick mind?"

Wang Ping thought for a moment and shook his head, "No, Lin Jun is usually very steady, just occasionally a bit hot-tempered."

This "occasionally" was when something important to him was touched.

Su Yuan opened his mouth, feeling puzzled.

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In the South District, the girls' dormitory.

The moon was bright and the stars were sparse, the effects of the typhoon gradually dissipating, and the sky was once again filled with starlight.

In an apartment-style dormitory, a girl with long hair sat on the balcony. The central flower bed outside was lush with trees, and the air was filled with the fragrance of osmanthus from Jingyu Mountain.

Surrounded by girls' dormitories, the girl was wearing only a thin, sheer nightgown, revealing a light-colored underwear beneath the sheer fabric, her chest high and firm, showcasing her graceful figure.

A slightly shorter girl emerged from the bathroom, drying her wet hair, and said to Xiao Yiyuan, who was admiring the night view, "Sister Yan, you've really put Su Yuan in a tough spot!"

Xiao Yiyuan turned around, glanced at Yan Bing, and smiled, "What do you mean?"

"Many students are discussing the matter between you two online. Even if you don't care about your reputation, why drag Su Yuan into it? Now he's become a public enemy, and his future won't be easy."

"What are you talking about? When have I ever not cared about my reputation?" Xiao Yiyuan said, her face turning angry.

Pouting, she said, "If you cared, you wouldn't have... in public..." Seeing Xiao Yiyuan's displeased expression, she quickly stopped.

Xiao Yiyuan laughed, "Xiao Bing, how can you side with Su Yuan against me?"

"He's our deputy minister of external affairs and is very friendly. It was too rash of you to use him as a shield, and Lin Jun will definitely cause him trouble. Su Xuechang is so weak, he won't stand a chance against Lin Jun."

Xiao Yiyuan rolled her eyes, "If he heard you say that, he'd be furious."

"Then don't tell him."

Xiao Yiyuan sighed, "You're wrong about one thing. I didn't use Su Yuan as a shield. If he performs well, I might even make it real..."

"Save it." She swallowed the words, feeling speechless, and picked up her underwear and intimate clothing, putting on slippers to return to the bathroom to wash her clothes.

"Ah, to get rid of those people who always follow me, I had to put my pride aside. Although I feel a bit guilty towards Su Yuan, I'll find a way to make it up to him later..."

Xiao Yiyuan took a deep breath, sometimes feeling she was quite devious. She didn't know how she had been so bold to come up with this plan. Yes, it must have been because that Su guy had tried to avoid her, which was too infuriating!

Thinking about it now, although the suitors were blocked, she also felt a sense of being trapped.

Thinking of Su Yuan, Xiao Yiyuan's eyes grew deeper. She had seen handsome boys before, but none of them were as natural as Su Yuan.

That naturalness seemed innate. Many people knew that overly effeminate boys could be off-putting, but Su Yuan didn't have that effect.

Especially his eyes, though his hair was a bit messy and he seemed deliberately unkempt, his lively eyes easily betrayed him.

Such a person... is actually a boy?

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