So what if I only have a junior college degree? It won't stop me from marrying the bureau chief

"jingle--"

The wind chimes on the door of the dessert shop made a crisp sound.

Immediately afterwards, Lin Mu, covered in sweat and with a sullen face, strode in.

He scanned the store and finally found Jiang Wan and Lin Qian in a corner.

"elder brother!"

Lin Qian, who was happily eating ice cream just a second ago, immediately jumped up from her chair when she saw who it was.

She quietly hid behind Jiang Wan, clutching her clothes tightly.

"Sister Wan'er, help me!"

Seeing Lin Mu "soaked to the bone", Jiang Wan felt inexplicably guilty.

But thinking of Lin Qian trembling behind her, Jiang Wan still forced herself to stand up.

She raised her chin, forcing herself to maintain her composure as she shielded Lin Qian behind her.

"Lin Mu, let's talk this out. Don't resort to violence!"

"You still want to protect her? Can you even protect yourself?!"

Lin Mu sneered and strode towards the two of them.

Just as Lin Mu was about to reach her side, Jiang Wan trembled slightly and turned around to hug Lin Qian.

"It was my idea, so you can come to me. Don't blame Xiaoqian."

"Sister Wan'er... is so kind and righteous!"

Hearing Jiang Wan's words, Lin Qian was deeply moved and immediately wanted to stand up and protect Jiang Wan behind her, but when she thought of Lin Mu's gloomy face... she decided to do it next time.

Lin Mu stood in front of the two of them, looking at them embracing, and suddenly an idea popped into his head.

"As a future billionaire, if I were to beat up two eighteen-year-old girls in a dessert shop... I might as well go with the flow."

Lin Mu's eyes darted around, then he took a deep breath, and his complexion returned to normal.

He gave Jiang Wan a deep look, then shook his head, feigning helplessness.

"Sigh... Since the campus belle of Jiang University has personally spoken, I can't refuse!"

After saying that, Lin Mu gave a cold glance at Lin Qian, who was hiding behind Jiang Wan.

"I don't even need to guess to know it was your idea."

"Hehe, you're so smart, bro."

Lin Qian walked out from behind Jiang Wan with an embarrassed smile, her eyes filled with even more admiration as she looked at Jiang Wan.

"Is Sister Wan'er that amazing? Even my older brother doesn't dare to disrespect her?"

At this moment, Jiang Wan was also stunned after seeing Lin Mu's reaction.

She had expected Lin Mu to hurl insults, even at her, but Lin Mu actually let Lin Qian off so easily? And it was all to save face for her?

Looking at Lin Mu's sweaty appearance, Jiang Wan pursed her lips with a sense of guilt.

Before Jiang Wan could react, Lin Mu turned and walked towards the cashier.

"Hello, please pay the bill. We're at the table with the two pretty girls."

Lin Mu took out his money and paid the bill for the luxurious desserts for the two of them.

After paying the bill, he smiled and raised an eyebrow at the two of them.

"Eat up! After you're done, I'll show you around. I'm going to be extravagant today; Lin-ge will pay for this afternoon!"

"Yay! Long live the big brother!"

Upon hearing this, Lin Qian beamed with joy and excitedly shook Jiang Wan's hand.

Jiang Wan blinked and looked at Lin Mu with a puzzled expression.

"Lin Mu...has he changed his personality?"

……

For the rest of the afternoon, Lin Mu displayed a "gentlemanly demeanor" that made Jiang Wan very uncomfortable.

The two girls were shopping and trying on clothes in front of them, while Lin Mu followed behind, carrying their bags and handing them water.

At first, Jiang Wan was a little wary, afraid that Lin Mu was up to some bad idea.

But gradually, she was infected by Lin Qian's cheerful laughter, slowly lowered her guard, and happily took her hand and walked into one clothing store after another.

When Lin Qian saw Lin Mu acting so strangely, she thought it was all thanks to Jiang Wan. Thinking of how impatient Lin Mu was with her yesterday, Lin Qian immediately decided: she must cling to Jiang Wan's coattails!

As evening fell, the setting sun bathed the city in an orange hue.

The three of them boarded the bus back to Greentown Peach Blossom Spring.

Lin Qian had played too much in the afternoon, and soon after getting on the bus, she fell asleep with her mouth open, leaning against the back of the seat.

Jiang Wan looked at the sleeping Lin Qian, smiled, and reached out to rub her head.

The setting sun shone through the car window, illuminating Jiang Wan's profile. Coupled with her sweet smile, she looked like someone who had stepped out of a painting.

"Wanza."

Lin Mu sat down next to Jiang Wan and squinted as he examined her profile.

"Um?"

Jiang Wan turned her head, and because she was relaxed, her tone was much softer than usual.

Lin Mu turned to the side, staring into her eyes with a half-smile.

"I've really given you face today. Not only did I not beat up Lin Qian, but I even paid to spend the whole afternoon shopping with you guys."

Hearing Lin Mu's words, Jiang Wan guessed that he wanted to "settle scores later".

Jiang Wan bit her lower lip and muttered something under her breath.

"At worst... at worst, I'll just forget about the two hundred yuan you owe me..."

Lin Mu slowly moved closer to Jiang Wan.

"When did I owe you two hundred yuan?"

"It's...it's Akane's ransom."

Jiang Wan gave a hesitant answer.

"Hmph."

Upon hearing this, Lin Mu immediately took out all the remaining money from his pocket.

"I still have over three hundred here, keep the change, just kill the hostage."

"Are you still Xiaoxi's biological brother?"

Jiang Wan scooted closer, dissatisfied.

"Of the watch."

Lin Mu waved his hand and stuffed the money back into his pocket.

"Getting back to the point, I need you to grant me one request."

"What are the conditions?"

Jiang Wan looked at him warily, but when she turned her head, she realized that Lin Mu had unknowingly moved close to her, and she could even smell his scent.

"You...stay away from me."

Jiang Wan instinctively tried to back away, but Lin Qian was already asleep inside her, so there was nowhere for her to hide.

Lin Mu looked at Jiang Wan, who was so close to him, and subconsciously reached out his hand, his eyes greedily swallowing.

In the end, however, he put his hand down and silently repeated "two years" in his mind.

"Jiang Wan, I'll be frank."

Lin Mu shook his head and took a step back.

"I've already secured the campus card agency for your Linda Zijingang campus. I need you to personally help me sell the cards."

"Selling cards?"

Hearing Lin Mu's words, Jiang Wan breathed a sigh of relief. Judging from Lin Mu's posture, she thought he would make some unreasonable demands.

But then she shifted her gaze and turned to ask seriously, "Is there a salary?"

"Pfft..."

Seeing Jiang Wan's greedy little face, Lin Mu couldn't help but laugh out loud.

"What are you laughing at?"

Jiang Wan frowned, utterly puzzled.

"I work for you, so you have to pay me a salary."

Lin Mu raised an eyebrow.

"Wanza, given our relationship, isn't it pointless for you to ask me for your wages?"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Wan tilted her head in confusion.

"What kind of relationship do we have? Aren't we enemies? Putting that aside, we're just classmates at best."

"An enemy? A classmate?"

Upon hearing Jiang Wan's words, Lin Mu stared meaningfully into her eyes.

"Is this all you see about our relationship?"