January 18th.

Tsinghua University.

As final exams come to an end, the atmosphere of winter break on campus grows stronger every day.

There were many vehicles parked downstairs at the Zijing Apartment building, waiting to pick people up.

Students dragged their suitcases out of the lobby one after another. Some were rushing to catch a train, some were going to the airport together, and some were carrying bedding and a stack of unfinished textbooks, hurrying towards the school gate.

The once bustling teaching building is now mostly empty.

The cafeteria shortened its operating hours, and many club activities were suspended.

Chen Mo stood in the shadow cast by a row of pine and cypress trees outside the dormitory building.

Wei Shan followed a few steps behind.

The convoy did not drive into the dormitory area, leaving only a black sedan parked on the roadside not far away.

"When did they finish their exams?"

Wei Shan asked.

"Yesterday's last match."

Chen Mo glanced at the time.

"The other three went home one after another today, and Qingyan went to report to Moyan this afternoon."

The two waited for less than five minutes before the dormitory building doors opened again.

Su Qingyan and Tang Sinan walked out together.

Tang Sinan was wrapped in a thick down jacket, dragging a silver-gray 24-inch suitcase, with noise-canceling headphones around her neck.

Su Qingyan, standing beside him, had changed into an elegant and neat beige coat, her long black hair falling naturally over her shoulders, and she was carrying only a dark brown leather briefcase.

She didn't bring any luggage.

For the two weeks leading up to the winter break, she temporarily stayed at the school.

Just as Chen Mo was about to raise his hand, two boys suddenly walked out from the side.

One person is holding a red rose, and the other is holding a bunch of white tulips.

The two had clearly been waiting nearby for some time.

Chen Mo paused slightly, then calmly withdrew his hand and put it back into his coat pocket.

Wei Shan glanced at the two men and said in a low voice, "I've seen them before."

"Who?"

"They waited for Ms. Su near the backstage exit after the welcome party ended."

Wei Shan's memory is very accurate.

"They were carrying flowers too, but Ms. Su and her roommate left from the other side, so they didn't give them out."

Chen Mo chuckled, speechless. "You even remember things like this?"

"Brother Mo, although I'm not good at studying, I'm quite good at recognizing people."

Chen Mo looked back at the dormitory entrance, a hint of helplessness on his face.

Excellent men are never short of women.

The same principle applies to Su Qingyan as well.

Given her looks, academic achievements, and personality, it's perfectly normal for her to have suitors after entering Tsinghua University.

He didn't immediately step forward to interrupt, but simply stood quietly under the shade of the tree, intending to see how his future leader would handle this end-of-term incident.

The boy holding the roses is named Xu Jiayou, a well-known debater in his second year of the School of Economics and Management.

The one holding the tulip is Shao Jingchuan, a freshman in the law school.

The two were clearly not expecting each other to block the door at the same time. Their eyes met, and their smiles became somewhat stiff.

"Qingyan".

Xu Jiayou stepped forward first, his tone sincere and enthusiastic: "I heard from the class committee that you won't be returning to Jiang Province for the winter break. I've managed to get some tickets for the National Centre for the Performing Arts' master tour performance next week. Would you do me the honor of joining me?"

As he spoke, he presented the bouquet of fiery red roses to Su Qingyan with both hands.

Su Qingyan didn't stop walking, and didn't even glance at the bouquet of flowers.

"Thank you, but I signed a full-time internship agreement during the winter break, and I don't have the habit of watching performances alone with classmates of the opposite sex."

The tone was cool and polite, but the meaning was very clear.

Hsu Chia-yu's smile froze slightly.

Seeing this, Shao Jingchuan handed over a bouquet of white tulips, saying, "Qingyan, don't misunderstand. I didn't mean anything by it. I just heard you finished your exams today, so I'm giving you a bouquet to wish you a happy holiday."

"No need, I don't have the habit of accepting flowers from classmates of the opposite sex."

Su Qingyan still did not reach out.

Tang Sinan stood to the side, her gaze shifting back and forth between the two bouquets of flowers and Su Qingyan.

She had already seen Chen Mo not far away, and the corners of her mouth tried to turn up several times, but she forcibly suppressed them.

Feeling rebuffed, Xu Jiayou took a deep breath and asked somewhat unwillingly, "Qingyan, you always refuse so decisively, do you have a boyfriend?"

"right."

Su Qingyan did not avoid it.

Shao Jingchuan remained silent for two seconds.

"That guy who sat in the third row at the welcome party?"

Su Qingyan looked at him.

"Since you've already guessed it, don't send flowers anymore."

Although they got the answer they wanted, neither of them left immediately.

Xu Jiayou, a sophomore, clearly carries the pride of a top student from a prestigious university in his bones.

He took back the bouquet, pursed his lips, and tried to make a final attempt: "As far as I know, you haven't officially announced it on campus."

"University is just beginning, and the future is full of uncertainties. At least before you make a real decision... can you give others a fair chance to compete?"

Under the shade of the tree, Chen Mo heard the words "fair competition" and raised an eyebrow slightly.

He originally thought that as long as Su Qingyan refused, the two of them would be sensible enough to leave.

But now it seems that Chen's patience was not as great as expected when faced with people who coveted his treasure.

The leather shoes made a clear, soft sound as they stepped on the dry asphalt.

Wei Shan didn't follow too closely, maintaining a distance that allowed him to intervene at any time.

When Tang Sinan saw him approaching, she finally stopped hiding her smile.

Su Qingyan turned her head.

The moment she saw Chen Mo, a hint of excitement appeared in her eyes.

"When it comes to competition, the parties involved have to be willing to offer up a spot."

Chen Mo came to her side.

What do you two think?

Xu Jiayou and Shao Jingchuan both looked at him at the same time.

Chen Mo was dressed very simply today.

He wore a dark coat, black trousers, and no conspicuous accessories.

But when he got closer, the two of them still felt an undeniable pressure.

Shao Jingchuan was the first to recognize him.

"Are you Chen Mo from the Department of Electronic Engineering?"

"right."

Chen Mo did not show any hostility.

"I'm sorry to have made you two come all this way for nothing."

Xu Jiayou subconsciously turned to look at Su Qingyan.

"So, what's your relationship now?"

This time, Su Qingyan did not give Chen Mo a chance to answer.

She stepped forward gracefully, naturally extending her arm to take Chen Mo's arm, her fingers sliding down his sleeve into her palm, their fingers intertwined tightly.

Let me give you a formal introduction.

Bathed in the winter morning light, Su Qingyan's eyes were bright and captivating, and her words were clear and distinct: "Chen Mo, my boyfriend."

As the simple six words fell, Chen Mo felt her tightly clenched fingers tighten around him.

The two had long been intimate.

But this was indeed the first time she publicly announced their relationship under the sunlight of Tsinghua University and in front of outsiders.

The last glimmer of hope in Xu Jiayou's eyes completely vanished.

He looked at their intertwined hands and gave a self-deprecating smile: "I understand... Sorry to bother you."

Shao Jingchuan also took a half step back.

"I wish you all the best."

"Thank you." Su Qingyan nodded slightly.

The two boys, holding the untouched bouquets, turned and left with complicated expressions.

After walking several dozen meters, Xu Jiayou finally couldn't help but look back.

Chen Mo was straightening Su Qingyan's scarf, which had been ruffled by the wind.

Wei Shan stood a few meters away.

The driver of the black sedan not far away had already opened the car door.

"Chen Mo from the Department of Electronic Engineering."

Hsu Chia-yu repeated it in a low voice.

Shao Jingchuan looked at him.

"You still won't give up?"

"They've already made it public, so I shouldn't keep bothering them."

Xu Jiayou withdrew his gaze.

"I just want to know who I lost to."

Shao Jingchuan did not object.

They had all heard of the freshman in the Department of Electronic Engineering who didn't take regular courses and had a special training program.

There are many rumors circulating at the school about Chen Mo, but very little information can actually be confirmed.

The two planned to investigate thoroughly once they returned.

……


Tang Sinan finally burst out laughing: "Su Qingyan! That official announcement just now was absolutely decisive and exuded domineering aura!"

Su Qingyan held Chen Mo's hand tightly, not letting go: "What else?"

"Great, fantastic!" Tang Sinan turned to Chen Mo and teased, "Congratulations, Boss Chen, on finally getting the official appointment letter after months of hard work!"

Chen Mo nodded in agreement: "Tang's summary is very objective and accurate."

Su Qingyan narrowed her peach blossom eyes slightly.

"You two seem to have a lot in common today?"

"Goodbye! My car's here!" Tang Sinan tactfully picked up her suitcase, waved mischievously at the two of them, and said, "Happy anniversary to you two! I won't be a third wheel anymore!"

Wei Shan arranged for a security guard to follow her from a distance to make sure she got into the car safely.

Chen Mo and Su Qingyan then sat in the back row.

The car doors closed, shutting out the cold wind and noise from outside.

Chen Mo looked at the girl beside him.

"When did I become a full-time employee?"

Su Qingyan untied her scarf, her expression calm.

"Haven't you always presented yourself as my boyfriend?"

"I remember last time in front of your roommate, you said you were pursuing her."

"Congratulations, you passed the assessment ahead of schedule today," Su Qingyan replied crisply.

Chen Mo chuckled softly, "Then I really should thank those two bouquets of flowers from earlier."

"It has absolutely nothing to do with them."

Su Qingyan turned her head to look at the street scene rushing past outside the car window, and a charming pink blush quietly spread across her fair and slender neck and earlobes.

Chen Mo suddenly remembered something.

When did you see me?

"Just went out."

Su Qingyan said.

"You're standing very discreetly, but Wei Shan is too conspicuous."

"So you knew I was around all along?"

"Um."

"So, that last sentence was specifically said to me?"

Su Qingyan turned her face, her bright and alluring eyes piercing straight into Chen Mo's heart, filled with her pride and emotion: "It's for everyone to hear."

Chen Mo grasped her hand, which was hidden in the sleeve of her coat.

Palms pressed together, warmth gradually transferred between them.

Wei Shan, sitting in the front row, kept his eyes straight ahead, as if he hadn't heard anything.

The vehicle drove out of the west gate of Tsinghua University and headed towards Financial Street.

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