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Lin Muxi was slightly taken aback. A hint of surprise flashed across her somewhat irritated expression, and she couldn't help but ask, "How did you know Yaoyao went abroad?"

Yan Zihao scratched his head awkwardly, a strange look on his face, as if he found it difficult to talk about.

"Well... my parents told me about this. You know what, when I first heard the news, I was really shocked. I never expected Qin Yao to suddenly go abroad."

Upon hearing this answer, Lin Muxi's tightly furrowed brows relaxed slightly, but her eyes still held a hint of wariness.

She stared directly at Yan Zihao, her tone serious:

"I'm warning you, you mustn't spread this around, or else..."

The conversation ended abruptly there. Although he didn't finish what he was going to say, the threat in his eyes was all too clear.

"Be a little more feminine, or you'll really scare your boyfriend away..."

As soon as Yan Zihao finished speaking, Lin Muxi's previously tense face instantly relaxed, her bright eyes curving into crescents. She sweetly called out to the people behind her in a clear voice:
"Senior~ You're here~"

"Holy crap!" Yan Zihao's eyes widened, his expression one of utter disbelief. "You...you...you..."

While he was still in shock, Lin Muxi had already dashed off like a joyful little deer in the direction behind him.

Chen Chen stood there, watching the girl running towards him, and the corners of his mouth unconsciously turned up, his face beaming with joy.

He opened his arms and gently pulled the girl into his embrace. "Slow down, don't fall."

Lin Muxi suddenly threw herself into Chen Chen's arms, wrapping her arms tightly around his waist, tilting her head back, her eyes filled with sweetness and dependence:

"Senior, get out of class is over."

Chen Chen gently patted her head. "Hmm, get out of class is over. Why are you chatting with Yan Zihao here?"

Lin Muxi then remembered that Yan Zihao was still standing there. She peeked out from Chen Chen's arms and said to him, "You can go now."

Yan Zihao waved his hand helplessly:
"Alright, alright, seeing how lovey-dovey you two are, I'm totally superfluous. Senior Chen Chen, you'd better keep an eye on your partner, his temper has gotten really bad."

Chen Chen smiled and looked at Yan Zihao: "What's going on? Did you two have a fight?"

Yan Zihao then embellished the story, adding a final sentence:
"I told her to be gentler, otherwise she might scare you away, but she still yelled at me."

Lin Muxi was displeased upon hearing this. She broke free from Chen Chen's embrace, put her hands on her hips, and said angrily:
"It's clearly you who keeps bothering your senior and saying all sorts of nonsense. My senior is too busy to practice riding a motorcycle with you."

Chen Chen watched the two of them arguing like children and couldn't help but laugh out loud:

"Alright, alright, stop arguing. Yan Zihao, let's talk about practicing motorcycles later. I'm really busy today."

Yan Zihao curled his lip:

"That won't do, senior. You have to come with me today no matter what, even if it's just one lap."

Chen Chen had a bit of a headache; he hadn't expected Yan Zihao to be so stubborn when he insisted on something.

Lin Muxi snorted and took Chen Chen's arm again: "Didn't you hear my senior say he's busy? Stop bothering me." Yan Zihao, however, refused to give up and said emphatically:

"We only had a three-day holiday, how come we're already so busy again? Besides, we're college students, not those working-class people who are busy day and night. We're young and full of energy, if we don't enjoy ourselves now, when will we?"

Lin Muxi rolled her eyes at him and replied irritably:
"Do you think everyone is like you, just playing all day? We're very busy; we have to find office space after class."

"Office space?" Yan Zihao was taken aback upon hearing this, and asked with a puzzled look, "What are you here for?"

Lin Muxi ignored him and replied curtly:
"none of your business?"

Yan Zihao wasn't annoyed. He stepped forward, gently pushed Lin Muxi aside, and approached Chen Chen with an expectant look, his tone sincere:
"Senior, just tell me what you think. Maybe I can help."

Chen Chen shook his head helplessly, glanced at Lin Muxi, then looked at Yan Zihao, and said:

"Well, Xiaoxi, my roommates and I are planning to start a business. We need to find a suitable office space after class to prepare for the work. We really don't have time to accompany you to practice driving."

Lin Muxi seemed to suddenly think of something, her eyes lit up, and a sly smile appeared on her face.

She narrowed her eyes slightly and deliberately moved closer to Yan Zihao, looking like a cunning little fox.

“Yan Zihao, I remember your dad has a friend who owns a few vacant office buildings near the school, and the locations are all pretty good.”

Lin Muxi tilted her head, her gaze fixed on Yan Zihao, her tone carrying a hint of probing and expectation.
"Why don't you go and contact them and see if they can rent it to us at a cheaper price?"

Upon hearing Lin Muxi's words, Chen Chen turned to look at Yan Zihao in surprise, his eyes filled with a hint of astonishment.

Yan Zihao was completely taken aback by Lin Muxi's sudden action.

He felt as if he'd been electrocuted, instinctively taking two steps back, his eyes wide, and stammering:

"You...you...don't even think about it!"

Lin Muxi raised an eyebrow slightly and asked with a half-smile:
"What, you're not happy?"

Yan Zihao steadied himself, trying to calm his flustered emotions, and forced a composed expression, saying:
"It's not a matter of whether I like it or not. That office building isn't my property, so how can I make decisions on my own?"

Lin Muxi's lips curled into a smile, and she crossed her arms over her chest.

"Your dad and his friend are such good friends, why don't you put in a good word for them? Maybe they can give us a discount because of your dad."

Besides, haven't you always wanted your senior to practice riding motorcycles with you? If you help him with this, he might be so happy that he'll have plenty of time to practice with you in the future.

Chen Chen then understood Lin Muxi's plan, smiled helplessly, and looked at Yan Zihao, saying:
"Zihao, if it really works out, I really have to thank you for this. Of course, I'll definitely accompany you to practice motorcycles whenever I have time."

Yan Zihao wavered slightly, scratching his head, a hint of hesitation in his eyes:
"Well... I need to discuss this with my dad first and see what he says. But I can't guarantee anything, so don't blame me if he doesn't agree."

Lin Muxi patted Yan Zihao on the shoulder, a triumphant smile on her face:

"Alright, alright, we know you did your best. Anyway, remember to contact your dad; your senior and I are waiting for your good news." (End of Chapter)