Oh no, the aloof school beauty has been reborn too!

In the corridor outside the classroom, Shen Qingyi was standing not far away.

She was wearing a misty blue short-sleeved shirt, the neckline revealing a hint of her delicate collarbone.

Her long hair was unbound and fell smoothly over her shoulders.

The light from the corridor streamed in through the window, making her appear almost unreal, so clean and radiant.

Almost every student passing by would glance at her unconsciously.

But she seemed completely oblivious to those gazes, simply standing there quietly.

It seems like someone is waiting for someone...

Who are we waiting for?

The question had just popped into Lu Xing's mind when he quickly pushed it back down.

Chen Jing's expression turned subtle as she looked at Lu Xing's frozen expression.

She's not a young girl who just graduated.

She understood the students' reaction immediately.

Especially the girl outside the door, whose gaze, though some distance away, was clearly fixed on Lu Xing.

Chen Jing couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

This is youth.

On the very first day of school, there was such a pretty little girl waiting outside the classroom.

Moreover, that girl's appearance, temperament, and looks were all too outstanding.

Even Chen Jing, as a woman, had to admit that this girl was strikingly beautiful.

This kid...

You're quite the ladies' man!

He has such a beautiful girlfriend.

Although as a counselor, she doesn't encourage students to focus all their attention on dating as soon as they enter university.

But it's a university.

It's unrealistic to say that we shouldn't discuss it at all.

As long as you don't let relationship problems interfere with your studies or cause any messy conflicts, it's really not a big deal.

So, you're saying you're taking the bonus to buy your girlfriend a gift or something?

Chen Jing turned her gaze away and looked at Lu Xing.

"Alright, that's enough about it."

"You can go out now."

Lu Xing wanted to explain further.

"Um, Ms. Chen, her and I..."

Chen Jing had already waved her hand.

"Go ahead, go ahead."

"Don't keep the girl waiting too long."

Lu Xing: "..."

He opened his mouth, but then closed it again.

At times like this, any explanation sounds like sophistry.

In particular, Shen Qingyi was indeed waiting for him outside.

Lu Xing could only put his phone away and said to Chen Jing:

"Well, Teacher Chen, I'll be going now."

Chen Jing nodded with a smile.

"Um."

Lu Xing responded and was practically "driven" out of the classroom by the counselor's gaze.

As I stepped out the door, the lively sounds from the corridor suddenly seemed much closer.

Shen Qingyi's eyes curved into a smile; she had finally met the person she had been waiting for.

Lu Xing walked up to her.

The two were separated by a distance that was neither too close nor too far.

Lu Xing paused for a second, then asked:

"...Who are you waiting for here?"

Shen Qingyi looked at him with a smile and asked in return:

Who do you think it is?

Lu Xing was speechless for a moment, unsure how to respond.

Someone walked by in the corridor, glanced back and forth between the two, and then quickly pulled their companion away.

Lu Xing remained silent for a few seconds.

Seeing his expression, Shen Qingyi's smile deepened.

She put her hands behind her back, bent slightly, and looked up at him.

This angle makes her eyes appear exceptionally bright.

It's like hiding a hint of cunning, but also an undisguised intimacy.

She said, word by word:

"Lu Xing, you're just asking a question you already know the answer to."

Lu Xing's Adam's apple bobbed slightly.

He felt that he was probably starting to act abnormally again.

It was just a very simple sentence.

But when Shen Qingyi said it, it was like it had a hook attached to it.

A light touch was enough to make his mouth go numb.

Lu Xing avoided her overly bright gaze and asked in a low voice:

"Your class meeting is over too?"

Shen Qingyi nodded.

"It just ended not long ago."

As she spoke, she sighed softly again.

His expression suddenly turned a little pitiful.

"But my roommates all went to eat by themselves."

"Their class meeting ended early, while mine ended late."

"At this time, the cafeteria must be packed with people."

Lu Xing looked at her.

Shen Qingyi's pitiful appearance was somewhat of an act.

But she happens to be beautiful.

Even if you know she might be pretending to be pitiful, it's hard to bring yourself to expose her.

What a wicked woman! She used her looks to hook me up!

Shen Qingyi continued:

"I was just thinking of finding a random place to eat."

"But you helped me out of a predicament during the day and even took me back to my dorm."

"I haven't even properly thanked you yet."

She blinked.

"So, I was thinking..."

"How about we go eat off-campus together?"

"It's my treat."

Lu Xing was stunned.

"……Have a meal?"

Shen Qingyi nodded.

"Um."

"Aren't there many hidden gem shops outside the school?"

"You guys are probably more familiar with this than we girls are?"

Lu Xing subconsciously wanted to say that he didn't actually have any problems, as he had only been at the school for two days.

Strictly speaking, he spent four years at Jiangcheng University in his previous life.

Which restaurants outside of school are cheap? Which ones have bad food? Which restaurant owner is most likely to shortchange you?

He was indeed more familiar with things than most freshmen.

But that's not the problem.

The problem is—

Did he go out to eat with Shen Qingyi?

It's only the second day of school.

Isn't this progress a bit off?

Lu Xing's mind flashed back to Lin Yuanzhou's gloating face.

If Lin Yuanzhou knew about this, he'd probably be making a huge fuss about it in his dorm.

Lu Xing's lips twitched involuntarily as he thought of this.

He looked at Shen Qingyi.

"Actually, there's no need to be so polite."

"What happened during the day wasn't a big deal."

"and……"

He was just about to use moving out his roommate as an excuse.

As if she had already anticipated his refusal, Shen Qingyi interrupted him:

"But if I go out to eat alone, I might get harassed by guys again."

She looked up at Lu Xing, her voice soft.

"Land journey".

"As my friend, can you help me?"

friend……

Lu Xing was speechless under her gaze.

Logically speaking, if this statement were made by someone else, they would be labeled as narcissistic and arrogant.

Is it true that you get harassed when you eat alone?

Do you really think all the guys in the world revolve around you?

But if this statement were applied to Shen Qingyi...

Lu Xing remained silent.

It's really possible.

In the first few days of the semester, both new and returning students were out and about.

It can be troublesome to run into a few senior students who lack a sense of boundaries.

Lu Xing looked into Shen Qingyi's clear eyes.

He suddenly realized that he seemed to have no room to refuse from the very beginning.

In the end, he had no choice but to nod.

"OK."

Shen Qingyi's eyes immediately curved into a smile.

"Then it's settled."

Lu Xing felt somewhat helpless.

"I'll tell my roommate first."

He took out his phone and opened the dormitory group chat.

[Lin Yuanzhou: Zhao Lin, isn't your class meeting over yet?]

[Zhao Lin: It's over.]

[Lin Yuanzhou: What should we eat tonight?]

[Zhao Lin: Anything that can be brought to my mouth is fine.]

Lin Yuanzhou: You'll die of laziness sooner or later.

Zhou Lian: I'm fine with anything.

Lu Xing paused for a moment as he looked at the messages.

Then enter.

[Lu Xing: You guys go ahead and eat. I have something to do tonight, so I won't be joining you.]

The group was silent for a second after the message was sent.

The next moment, Lin Yuanzhou's message popped up instantly.

Lin Yuanzhou: ?

Lin Yuanzhou: ???

Lin Yuanzhou: Something's not right.

[Lin Yuanzhou: Something's very wrong.]

Lu Xing looked at the screen, and his eyelids twitched.

Before he could reply, Zhao Lin sent another message.

Zhao Lin: Understood.

[Zhao Lin: Lu Xing is going to pursue love.]

Lu Xing: "..."

Shen Qingyi stood beside him and seemed to see what was on his screen.

She pursed her lips slightly, as if trying to suppress a laugh.

Lu Xing simply locked his phone and pretended nothing had happened.

"Let's go."

Shen Qingyi followed beside him, her steps light and quick.

"Um."