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Chapter 176 A Young Girl's Fluttering Heart (6k-page compilation)

Oh?
Lin Shen pretended to be very surprised, his face full of curiosity.

"Who is it? Do I know him?"

"You should know each other..."

Gu Wanqing, who had initially mustered up her courage, suddenly became somewhat timid after being gazed at by Lin Shen's gentle eyes.

She is afraid.

She was afraid that Lin Shen only saw her as a younger sister and didn't have any romantic feelings for her.

If that's the case, wouldn't confessing your feelings at this point just mean you'd be waiting to be rejected?

So Gu Wanqing swallowed back what she wanted to say, her eyes darting away guiltily, and she stammered.

"Brother Lin Shen, why are you asking me this... I've only just started university, there's no rush to talk about dating."

"So you're not in a hurry to date."

Lin Shen suddenly realized, which startled Gu Wanqing, who quickly explained.

"It's not that I'm not in a hurry to date! It's just that I feel like until I meet someone I really like... no! It's not that I haven't met someone I really like! Uh, how should I put it..."

Seeing Gu Wanqing's conflicted expression, unable to articulate her inner thoughts, Lin Shen smiled knowingly and then gently patted her head.

"If you meet someone you really like and want to date them, remember to tell me. I'll help you check them out so that my Qingqing doesn't get snatched away by someone else."

"Your statement is rather..."

Gu Wanqing blushed with embarrassment at these words, her right hand clenched tightly in front of her chest, her head lowered as if lost in thought.

Seeing this, Lin Shen's lips curled into a mischievous smile.

He had actually figured out Gu Wanqing's true feelings long ago, and he also knew that she liked him.

But Lin Shen still wanted Gu Wanqing to say it herself.

After all, it would be difficult for him to make the move if he were to take the initiative.

Eighteen years old, just turned 18.

A beautiful young girl, full of youthful energy and budding potential.

Most people wouldn't have any perverted thoughts about this kind of girl, right?
Lin Shen simply couldn't do it.

In his eyes, the cute and well-behaved Gu Wanqing was always overshadowed by the role of his younger sister.

If they want to take this relationship to the next level, she has to take the initiative.

Therefore, Lin Shen subtly flirted with Gu Wanqing, waiting for her budding feelings to gradually warm up before withdrawing his advances and patiently waiting for them to blossom and bear fruit.

Anyway, Lin Shen wasn't in a hurry; he had plenty of work and life to do.

Besides, Gu Wanqing has just enrolled in university, so she should be allowed to enjoy university life first, right?

Therefore, Lin Shen temporarily suspended his efforts to win over Gu Wanqing.

-

Foreign Languages ​​University.

As English is the school's flagship major, the college building is designed to be exceptionally magnificent.

It adopts the British Victorian style, with the theme of a two-story brick and stone building with red walls and white tiles.

The eaves are decorated with exquisitely carved wooden panels in the shape of fish scales, recreating the unique style of English country villas during the Renaissance period.

In short, it can be summed up in two words—impressive!
After Lin Shen led Gu Wanqing into the lobby on the first floor, he was truly amazed by its luxurious interior.

The color scheme is off-white with light red accents, featuring English timber construction and Islamic geometric brickwork.

Stepping inside gives one the feeling of entering an ancient castle in Central Europe.

Not bad!

Lin Shen looked around, gazing intently at the scene.

Gu Wanqing took out her documents from her schoolbag to complete the enrollment procedures.

Jiang Wan was sitting in the first seat.

Today, she deliberately paired a light beige loose-fitting knitted cardigan with a matching suspender dress, highlighting her simple and gentle temperament.

She was captivating enough just to sit there, not to mention the warm, gentle smile on her face that made people feel like they were bathed in a spring breeze.

The magnificent thing pressing down on the table in front of him was even more captivating.

The school is absolutely qualified to select her as the face of the English Department!
After all, Jiang Wan recently became a sensation on Douyin with her "youth"-themed short film, which greatly increased her popularity at school.

Many freshmen from other colleges even came to take photos with this gentle older sister.

It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that Jiang Wan is the most popular person at the Foreign Languages ​​University recently.

Therefore, this made her, who was already popular, even more charming.

Many suitors began to act quietly, going to great lengths to please him.

However, according to online rumors, the person who filmed the video with Jiang Wan is her boyfriend.

But these kinds of rumors are either true or false; believe them if you want, or don't if you don't.

Although Jiang Wan is easy to get along with in everyone's impression, it is still a little difficult to enter her inner world.

"Qingqing, you're finally here."

Jiang Wan took the documents from Gu Wanqing, handed them to a student representative, and then smiled as she gave her the "freshman gift pack".

"This contains your freshman handbook, campus card, and dormitory key. Remember to keep it safe."

"Thank you, Instructor Jiang!"

Because there were many staff members and student volunteers present, Gu Wanqing appeared slightly nervous and reserved.

Seeing this, Jiang Wan took the initiative to get up and patted her head to comfort her, her smile being exceptionally gentle.

"Just call me Sister Jiang Wan, calling me counselor is too formal."

"Okay~ Sister Jiang Wan!"

Gu Wanqing smiled sweetly and chatted with Jiang Wan for a while longer before Lin Shen suddenly came over to strike up a conversation.

"Senior, how about we grab dinner together tonight?"

"As for how to eat it... I don't have much time, because I still have work to finish."

Jiang Wan apologized, then raised her gaze and looked at Lin Shen with deep affection.

Clearly, the time they hadn't seen each other had caused her a lot of emotional distress, and she missed her boyfriend terribly.

Especially since the two of them had just done that kind of thing, and then they hadn't seen each other for several days.

It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that "absence makes the heart grow fonder."

But no matter how much she wanted to go on a date with Lin Shen, she ultimately had to prioritize her work.

This caused Jiang Wan's expression to visibly decline, and her beautiful eyes to dim.

"Can we do it another day? I'm busy right now."

"alright."

Lin Shen scratched his head, then asked with concern.

"Take care of yourself. I'll take Qingqing to the dorm to put her luggage away."

"Ah."

After watching Lin Shen leave the hall with Gu Wanqing, Jiang Wan was still feeling sad about parting when a curious voice suddenly came from the side.

"Hey! Xiao Jiang, who was that guy who talked to you just now?"

Jiang Wan's colleague, He Fang, whispered to her, looking just like a curious child.

"I think he called you 'senior sister'? And he even asked you out to dinner? Do you know him?"

"Yes, he was a junior of mine in college."

Jiang Wan sat down again.

"It just so happens that his sister is a freshman majoring in English this year, so we chatted for a while."

"Tsk tsk!"

He Fang, with a "the more the merrier" attitude, clicked her tongue twice and then teased.

"Your junior is quite handsome! He also has an outstanding presence. I feel you should seize this opportunity, otherwise, based on my intuition, he'll be snatched away by another woman sooner or later!"

"That's for sure."

Jiang Wan smiled confidently and admitted it gracefully.

“I am pursuing him.”

"You're actually pursuing him?!"

This news truly stunned He Fang.

As the most popular female counselor in the entire school, Jiang Wan would actually take the initiative to pursue someone else?
Is this for real?!

Although that young man was very handsome, was he really that good enough to make Jiang Wan pursue him?
In He Fang's memory, Jiang Wan had many suitors who were rich, handsome, and successful, but none of them had ever managed to win over this "flower of Shanghai International Studies University".

The reason turned out to be that she already had someone else in her heart?!
He Fang felt like she had stumbled upon some juicy gossip, so she leaned closer and asked curiously.

"What's his name? How old is he? Where does he work? What's his family's financial situation like?"

"Sister Fang, please don't ask anymore."

Jiang Wan blinked her beautiful eyes charmingly, rested her cheek on her hand, and smiled sweetly.

"I'll tell you after I've won him over. Right now, it's not even close to happening."

"You still haven't caught up?"

He Fang's eyes widened, and she couldn't help but exclaim.

"You've made me want to meet that guy. After all, it's rare to find a man who can resist your charm. What do you like about him?"

"like it all."

Jiang Wan smiled happily.

"I like everything about him, regardless of his strengths or weaknesses!"

-

After leaving the English Department building, Lin Shen led Gu Wanqing straight to the student apartment and arranged to meet her parents downstairs at Building 10.

"I'm so nervous, so nervous..."

Gu Wanqing kept muttering this sentence to herself along the way, which made Lin Shen chuckle.

"What are you nervous about?"

"I wonder if my roommates are easy to get along with..."

"Don't you guys chat online?"

"We chatted, and everyone was quite friendly, but we didn't talk for very long. I don't know what it will be like if we meet in person."

Gu Wanqing said with some concern.

"I often see stories online about backstabbing and infighting in girls' dormitories. What should I do if I encounter something like that?"

"Then move out."

Lin Shen said casually.

"If you really can't get used to living in the dorms, I'll rent you a place off-campus."

"Really?"

Gu Wanqing's beautiful eyes sparkled, and she hugged Lin Shen's arm tightly with a smile, feeling deeply moved.

"Brother Lin Shen, thank you for your kindness~ I will try my best to adapt to boarding school life!"

"Ah."

Seeing Gu Wanqing's radiant smile, brimming with youth and vitality, Lin Shen's heart stirred slightly.

Today she wore a pink and white sailor suit, with short white stockings covering her slender legs, paired with black leather shoes, giving her a Japanese sweet girl vibe.

This caused many passersby to cast admiring glances at her, after all, Gu Wanqing's face was too authoritative.

She has a sweet face that surpasses both Jiang Wan and Qin Yuennan's in looks, and she's still in her youthful stage.

If you grow up to be in your twenties, wow!
Lin Shen felt a surge of warmth in his heart. He glanced down at the arm that Gu Wanqing was holding and teased her with a light laugh.

"Aren't you afraid that your uncles and aunts will see you if you hug me now?"

!! ?
Upon hearing this, Gu Wanqing immediately released Lin Shen's arm, her pretty face flushed red, and she couldn't help but mutter something under her breath.

"What's wrong with a sister hugging her brother's arm? It's perfectly natural!"

"Then you can keep holding it."

"Forget it."

Gu Wanqing quickly waved her hand in refusal, which made Lin Shen smile.

The two then went downstairs to Building 10 and joined the main group.

After informing the dormitory supervisor, the group began carrying their luggage upstairs.

Among them, Cheng Yue worked the hardest, carrying the heaviest five-piece bedding set.

He seemed to want to make a good impression on Gu Zhiyuan and Chen Hui. But in reality, it was all for naught.

Compared to Lin Shen, Gu Zhiyuan and Chen Hui's impression of Cheng Yue was extremely low.

No matter how much he did, neither of them liked him.

"Hey!"

7th floor.

After placing the heavy bags of luggage in the hallway, Cheng Yue leaned on his knees, panting heavily, then looked at Gu Wanting with anticipation, hoping to receive her praise.

She ignored Cheng Yue and instead kept staring at Lin Shen's back, her eyes filled with extremely complex emotions.

At this moment, Lin Shen was chatting and laughing with Gu Zhiyuan and Chen Hui. After unlocking the door with his key, he entered room 712.

Upon entering, I saw a four-person room with bunk beds and desks underneath, and the space was quite spacious.

The other three beds in the dormitory were already made up, leaving only the bottom left corner by the window.

"Wow!"

Gu Wanqing ran to the balcony first, holding onto the railing and gazing at the golden sunset in the distance.

A gentle breeze ruffled the hair around her face, and the cheerful laughter of students and parents filled her ears.

The warm and healing scene made Gu Wanqing's beautiful eyes sparkle with amazing brilliance.

"What a beautiful view!"

"You'll be living here from now on."

Lin Shen approached Gu Wanqing and asked with a smile.

"How are you feeling? Are you happy?"

"I'm happy as long as I can see Brother Lin Shen!"

Gu Wanqing smiled sweetly at Lin Shen.

Looking at the intimate atmosphere of the two chatting and laughing on the balcony, Gu Wanting felt a strange sense of unease.

She recalled what Chen Hui had told her before.

"Lin Shen has let go; it's you who hasn't!"

Have I really not let go?
Gu Wanqing bit her lip, her expression conflicted.

Seeing this, Cheng Yue couldn't help but mutter to himself.

"Tingting, I feel like Lin Shen and your sister have a pretty good relationship. Could it be that they're not..."

"impossible!"

Gu Wanting's sudden roar startled Cheng Yue, and even Chen Hui and Gu Zhiyuan, who were making the bed, turned around in surprise and scolded her.

"Tingting, what's wrong with you?"

"I'll wait for you downstairs."

Gu Wanting turned and left. Cheng Yue quickly chased after her, and before leaving, he smiled apologetically at Gu Zhiyuan and Chen Hui.

"I'm sorry, Uncle and Aunt, Tingting seems to be feeling a little unwell. I'll go check on her."

"What happened to my sister?"

Gu Wanqing tilted her head, her expression slightly worried.

However, Lin Shen shrugged casually.

"Then who knows."

"..."

Seeing Lin Shen's indifferent and aloof demeanor, Gu Wanqing cautiously inquired.

"Brother Lin Shen, do you still hate my sister?"

"I wouldn't say I hate them."

Lin Shen leaned back against the edge of the balcony, his expression calm and composed.

“We are strangers now, and her affairs have nothing to do with me.”

"Is it……"

Gu Wanqing pursed her lips, her heart filled with conflict.

As the "bridge" between Lin Shen and Gu Wanting, she was caught in the middle.

On one side is her blood-is-thicker-than-water older sister, and on the other is her first love...

The conflict between the two made it even more difficult for Gu Wanqing, who was already bad at handling interpersonal relationships, to make a decision.

But if I choose both, I'll offend both.

Choose one side, but there are reasons why you can't give up the other.

well--!
Seeing Gu Wanqing's conflicted expression, Lin Shen smiled and pinched her cheek.

"Do whatever you want. There's no need to care too much about what others think. I believe your sister will understand."

!! ?
Although Gu Wanqing has limited social experience, it doesn't mean she lacks emotional intelligence.

She picked up on a hint in Lin Shen's words.

Does Lin Shen already know that I like him?
This sudden guess made Gu Wanqing's heart race. She quickly fanned her burning cheeks, then ran into the house as if fleeing and changed the subject.

"I'm going to help my mom make the bed."

"Ah."

Lin Shen turned around and quietly lay on the balcony, looking down at the freshmen passing by below.

They were full of energy, with bright smiles, and their expressions were filled with anticipation and longing for university life.

This reminded Lin Shen of the time when he first entered university.

They were equally innocent and carefree.

But as he faced the dual challenges of society and life, Lin Shen gradually lost this sense of ease and freedom.

Even now that he has gained a "cheat code," he still envies the group of college students who have just entered university downstairs.

This moment must be the happiest moment in a person's life, right?
Now, seven years have passed since that "happiest" moment.

Seven years...

Lin Shen was filled with mixed emotions.

-

6pm.

After helping Gu Wanqing tidy up her dormitory, the group left the Shanghai International Studies University campus.

At this point, Cheng Yue announced in a high-profile manner that he would treat everyone to a sumptuous dinner, so he chose the most expensive seafood restaurant around the school.

His purpose was twofold: first, to make a good impression on Gu Wanting's parents; and second, to show off his assets and wealth to Lin Shen.

After all, no matter how much money you make, you're only in your early twenties.

My family's factory is a business built up by generations of hard work. How can you compare to me?
That was Cheng Yue's original idea, and the process seemed to be going according to his plan.

He ordered the most expensive seafood, which surprised Gu Zhiyuan and Chen Hui, who quickly said they couldn't eat that much.

But Cheng Yue still ordered a large table of dishes without hesitation.

As a result, a large portion of it was wasted.

This made Gu Zhiyuan and Chen Hui, who were usually quite frugal, turn pale, but they didn't say anything.

After all, it was Cheng Yue who was treating.

After the meal, he looked at Lin Shen with a smug expression, his demeanor full of provocation.

It's as if it's saying: Don't you even know what face is?
Lin Shen was too lazy to argue with someone who lacked emotional intelligence, so he simply showed him his true colors with his actions.

"Uncle and Aunt, why don't you stay here tonight?"

Lin Shen drove Gu Zhiyuan and Chen Hui to the Peninsula Hotel, while Cheng Yue and Gu Wanting, who followed closely behind, looked completely astonished.

The hotel's exterior glass curtain wall has a high-tech feel, while the interior decoration exudes the luxurious feel of Art Deco style.

In addition, its prime location near the Bund, surrounded by towering skyscrapers, is enough to demonstrate the Peninsula Hotel's high-end and prestigious status.

This is clearly not a place that ordinary people can afford to live in!
Therefore, Gu Zhiyuan and Chen Hui were genuinely shocked.

"Xiao Shen, did you book a hotel here for us?"

"Ah."

Lin Shen chuckled and handed the key to Gu Zhiyuan.

"I booked the presidential suite on the top floor, which can comfortably accommodate four people. You can have a good chat with Qingqing tonight, since you two rarely have such opportunities, right?"

"But wouldn't this be too expensive for you?"

Gu Zhiyuan was somewhat reserved, behaving like a junior in front of Lin Shen.

"I heard that a presidential suite costs tens of thousands of dollars a night..."

"As long as you're happy."

Lin Shen smiled slightly.

"You and your aunt have finally come all the way to Shanghai, so as a local, I naturally have to show you the hospitality of a host, don't you think?"

"Xiao Shen..."

Seeing how thoughtful Lin Shen was, Chen Hui quickly grasped his hand tightly and expressed her gratitude.

"You've been so kind to us! I don't know how to thank you enough, thank you! Thank you!"

"You're welcome."

Seeing how close her parents were to Lin Shen, Gu Wanting's feelings became extremely complicated.

She was both surprised that Lin Shen had booked a presidential suite costing tens of thousands of yuan a night, and puzzled as to why he did so.

Surely it couldn't really be for my sake?
But he said he had already let go of this relationship...

After much deliberation, Gu Wanting fixed her gaze on Gu Wanqing, her eyes gradually becoming deep and unfathomable.

"Let's go, Tingting, Qingqing, let's go up! We can't let Xiaoshen's kindness go to waste!"

Gu Zhiyuan excitedly greeted his wife and daughter, raised his hand to Lin Shen, and then, led by the butler of the presidential suite, the group entered the Peninsula Hotel.

After the noise subsided, only Lin Shen and Cheng Yue remained at the doorway.

"Aren't you going up?"

Lin Shen raised an eyebrow and looked at Cheng Yue, noticing that his expression was uncertain, a mixture of surprise and resentment.

He never expected that the face he had gained through dinner would be turned around and killed by Lin Shen at the last moment!
This guy must be sick!

He has no relationship with Tingting anymore, so why is he being so nice to her parents?
Money talks?
Cheng Yue couldn't figure it out, but the one thing he was sure of was that Lin Shen was not someone to mess with!

Because he knew very well how much the presidential suite at the Shangdao Hotel cost per night.

It would cost at least fifty or sixty thousand!
Prices might even go up because it's peak tourist season!
Cheng Yue was genuinely surprised that Lin Shen could so casually produce so much money.

To maintain such composure and calmness, one would need at least several hundred assets.

The thought sent chills down Cheng Yue's spine.

After all, just two months ago, Lin Shen was a lowly employee whom he looked down upon.

But now he has hundreds in his hands?

How exactly did he make so much money?

Cheng Yue was very curious about this, but due to his conflict with Lin Shen, he couldn't ask openly. He could only snort and turn away.

"Keep pretending! Let's see how long you can keep it up!"

"..."

After watching Cheng Yue leave, Lin Shen turned his left wrist, glanced at the time, and then drove away.

-

8:30pm.

Room 1376, Administration Building, Shanghai International Studies University.

The office was dimly lit.

After Jiang Wan finished organizing the last freshman file, she couldn't help but stretch out a big yawn.

Her full breasts, as she unfolded her body, revealed an incredibly perky shape, and their slight trembling made them look exceptionally alluring.

"call--!"

Jiang Wan closed her eyes and took a deep breath, then let out a long sigh, as a wave of physical and mental exhaustion washed over her.

At times like these, she would think of Lin Shen.

How wonderful it would be if he were here with me!
That way we can kiss...

I really want to kiss him!

Jiang Wan pursed her lips, and just as her beautiful eyes were glazed over and she was lost in thought, a crisp knock on the door sounded particularly jarring in the quiet office.

Dangdangdang——!
(End of this chapter)