The school beauty is aloof? Whatever, she has a younger sister.

Chapter 141 Everyone has a bright future

Toilet.

The sound of the faucet running onto the tiles carried a slight chill.

Liu Wuyang lowered her head and washed her face. Cool water slid down her cheeks, dripping onto her fair chin and falling into the sink.

She slowly raised her head, looking at her slightly flushed face in the mirror. Then she reached out and touched her burning cheeks, and the person in the mirror did the same.

It seems like I've had too much to drink...

She blinked, feeling her legs go a little unsteady. She'd drunk quite a bit at the dinner table.

Although Professor Li drank two bottles, he was of a certain age and knew his limits. He stopped when it was time to stop, not a drop more.

On the contrary, she kept drinking one glass after another in silence. Even Professor Li couldn't help but ask, "Xiao Liu, is something on your mind?"

What's on your mind?

Liu Wuyang glanced at the mirror again.

What's on your mind?
It's just that she's jealous of certain people.

She sighed softly, wiped the water droplets from her hands, and stepped back into the private room.

As soon as the door was opened, a lively commotion immediately erupted inside.

Zhang Muchen sat next to Professor Li, chatting and laughing. The girls also warmed up, losing the restraint they had shown when they first entered the room.

Even Chu Youting, who is usually quiet and well-behaved, had a sparkle in her eyes and earnestly asked Professor Li for advice.

Liu Wuyang silently returned to her seat.

"Professor Li, do you have any experts you are particularly familiar with in the field of artificial intelligence?"

As soon as she sat down, Liu Wuyang heard Zhang Muchen's voice.

Why is this guy bringing up artificial intelligence again?

Liu Wuyang was slightly taken aback, and then Zhang Muchen changed the subject, pointing at Chu Youting: "This classmate of mine is particularly interested in artificial intelligence, and she wanted to pursue this career path when she was in college."

Chu Youting blushed instantly when she was suddenly called upon. She lowered her head softly, like a well-behaved little rabbit.

Liu Wuyang lightly tapped the rim of the cup with her fingers, her lips slightly pursed, and an unidentified emotion slowly spread across her eyes.

"That kid really treats everyone equally..."

She watched as Zhang Muchen paved the way for Chu Youting without making a sound, then suddenly thought of something, and her gaze darkened slightly.

"Are we going to start making arrangements for Wang Shishi's future too?"

She tilted her head back and took a sip of wine, her fair neck revealing an elegant curve under the light.

Nearby, Professor Li was enthusiastically describing the future blueprint of artificial intelligence, and also mentioned several experts and professors he knew.

Before long, his gaze shifted and suddenly landed on the giggling girl.

"Young Wang, what do you plan to study in the future?"

As soon as she finished speaking, Wang Shishi's smile froze, and she scratched her head with her fingers: "Ah? This... I..."

She stammered, unable to speak.

“She’s studying business administration,” Zhang Muchen immediately replied. “Wang’s family is well-off, so this is the perfect major for her.”

Wang Shishi was stunned, looking at him with a somewhat bewildered expression.

Business Administration?

What for?
But then I thought, Zhang Muchen would never do anything to help me out of this predicament.

She immediately smiled and said, "Yes, Professor. I'll study business administration in the future."

Professor Li smiled and nodded upon hearing this: "Good, business administration is also very good. Although I don't know many people in this field, I believe that Wang will also have his own development in the future."

"Come on, cheers! May everyone have a bright future ahead."

"Hehe, thank you, professor, cheers~" Wang Shishi raised her juice glass, beaming with joy.

The atmosphere at the table was lively, with several girls raising their drink glasses and clinking them together, radiating youthful energy.

Liu Wuyang sat to the side with a smile on her face, but she seemed somewhat absent-minded.

Her gaze swept across the table, and although the girls' smiles were bright and captivating, she suddenly felt somewhat out of place.

She slowly shifted her gaze to Zhang Muchen. In an instant, their eyes met.

"Sister Yang, let me toast you." Zhang Muchen suddenly stood up and said with a smile.

"We are able to sit here thanks to you for guiding us all the way. We owe it all to your guidance."

As soon as he spoke, the atmosphere at the table was gently reignited.

Wang Shishi immediately raised her glass and cheerfully echoed, "Yes, yes, thank you for your hard work, Teacher Liu!"

Chu Jiuli gently raised her glass and said earnestly, "Thank you, Teacher Liu." Chu Youting blushed and whispered, "Teacher... thank you for taking care of us all this time."

In an instant, all the girls' eyes fell on Liu Wuyang. Their gazes were either playful or grateful, but without exception, they were sincere.

Looking at the girls' youthful smiling faces, Liu Wuyang's initial bitterness and inexplicable sense of loss were suddenly diluted by a gentle emotion.

Yes... they're still young.

Why would I be jealous of them?

Liu Wuyang took a gentle breath, pursed her lips, and revealed a tender smile.

"I wish you all the best. I'll be waiting for you in the capital. Cheers!"

After saying that, she raised her glass and clinked it against the girls' glasses.

The wine in the glass rippled slightly, casting shimmering light and shadow. Laughter rose again around the table.

……

Outside the hotel, the night was deep, and neon lights flickered.

The car Zhang Muchen had called was waiting at the door.

Li Changqing smiled and waved to everyone before getting into the car.

The car door closed gently, and the sedan slowly drove into the night.

"You guys go first," Zhang Muchen said to the others while supporting Liu Wuyang. "I'm with Sister Yang; she's had a bit too much to drink."

"I'm fine..."

Liu Wuyang struggled slightly, her voice hoarse and her tone somewhat stubborn.

"You drank so much and you say you're fine?"

Zhang Muchen raised his eyebrows, looking at the flushed cheeks of her face and the slightly moist eyes behind her black-rimmed glasses, which were covered with a thin layer of mist.

"Dude, take good care of Teacher Liu. We're off now."

"Let's go." Zhang Muchen smiled at them and waved. "Bye-bye."

The girls didn't linger and quickly got into the ride-hailing car.

The crowd dispersed, and the street corner fell silent.

Liu Wuyang gently pulled away from Zhang Muchen's arm and took two steps forward: "Walk with me for a bit."

She was wearing a pair of simple flat shoes, but because of the alcohol, she walked with a light, unsteady gait, like a kite that was not quite stable in the wind.

Zhang Muchen quickly caught up with him.

The night breeze was gentle, and the streetlights lengthened the shadows of the two people.

"Sister Yang, drink less next time."

“You’ll be living alone in the capital from now on. I’m worried about you drinking like this.”

Liu Wuyang walked ahead with her arms crossed. Upon hearing this, she replied without turning her head, "I know what I'm doing."

"Are you familiar with the type who gets completely drunk and then needs a male high school student to take them home?"

Liu Wuyang paused in her steps.

She turned around and squinted at Zhang Muchen.

At this moment, her cheeks were flushed with a slight intoxication, the smell of alcohol still lingering, but her eyes had turned cold.

"You brat, didn't I tell you not to bring this up again?"

Zhang Muchen grinned: "Sister Yang, you're not a teacher anymore."

Even if this gets out, no one can accuse you of violating professional ethics.

He paused, then laughed even more unrestrainedly: "Besides, I'm the person involved, so I don't mind."

A clear hint of displeasure flashed in Liu Wuyang's eyes, and the blush on her face became even more pronounced due to the mixture of alcohol and annoyance.

She snorted and kicked his shin.

However, she forgot that she had been drinking. As soon as she lifted her foot, her center of gravity became unstable, and she swayed and fell backward.

"Ah—!" Liu Wuyang exclaimed in surprise.

The next second, a strong and powerful arm caught her around the waist and held her firmly in its embrace.

Zhang Muchen's face appeared in her pupils, with a mischievous smile.
Liu Wuyang's eyelashes trembled slightly, her lips parted slightly, and the smell of alcohol she exhaled filled the air between them.

"Sister Yang," Zhang Muchen leaned closer to her, "Why aren't you saying anything? Are you captivated by my dashing hero-saves-the-damsel-in-distress act?"

Liu Wuyang blushed, her eyes widened, and she gritted her teeth, uttering each word clearly:
"Take your hand off my butt!"

(End of this chapter)