My skill tree increases every day.

"I see." Lin Yu nodded gently.

"A talented girl from Wudong University, tutoring must be a piece of cake for her. If I had a beautiful and academically gifted girl like you as my tutor back then, I would have scored at least 50 points higher on the college entrance exam."

"I'm not some kind of talented woman," Chen Shuyan waved her hand lightly. "I was just a little lucky back then."

"You really do have the ability..."

Having dinner together can indeed quickly bring people closer together.

As several delicious and visually appealing home-style dishes were served, the atmosphere between the two became much warmer than before.

Lin Yu relaxed a little and became more talkative: "By the way, since you're already a tutor, why are you also working as a cashier?"

"The tutoring jobs are all on weekends, so they don't conflict with Aunt Wang's work schedule."

"And," Chen Shuyan lowered her voice slightly, speaking mysteriously, "you know, Aunt Wang works part-time here, so you can get a free meal."

Oh, it's you! But are we close enough to talk about these things?

Lin Yu felt as if he had found a kindred spirit. He looked up and saw Chen Shuyan with rosy cheeks. She had already finished a can of beer and was opening the tab of the second can.

Is this already a bit intoxicating? Just from one listen?

Was Chen Shuyan the type who would blurt out anything after drinking a little alcohol?

Dinner drew to a close in a relatively relaxed atmosphere. Chen Shuyan was mainly the one trying to find topics to talk about, while Lin Yu absentmindedly chimed in, his mind preoccupied with what to do next. Overall, however, the two seemed to have a pleasant conversation.

To be honest, Chen Shuyan is beautiful, has a good personality, and likes Lin Yu quite a bit. Lin Yu has indeed had some other thoughts about her.

It's a pity. If you wouldn't do that to me, I would really like to try pursuing you.

Lin Yu was ultimately not blinded by beauty.

Siblings are more important.

As I paid the bill and left the small restaurant, a cool evening breeze blew by.

"It's so hot~"

Chen Shuyan's cheeks flushed red as she tugged at her thin coat, revealing her delicate collarbone.

Are you drunk? You drank so little.

"It's quite windy tonight, don't catch a cold." Lin Yu reached out and pulled Chen Shuyan's coat up.

"It's getting late. It's not safe for a girl like you to go home alone. Let me take you home." Lin Yu pushed out his battle-hardened little electric scooter and spoke instinctively.

It's not even 8 p.m. yet, and the streets are already ablaze with colorful neon lights and bustling with people.

"You're so nice. Hehe~" Chen Shuyan didn't refuse and naturally sat down on the back of Lin Yu's seat, gently tugging at the corner of Lin Yu's clothes.

After riding for a while, Chen Shuyan suddenly spoke softly.

"Lin Yu..."

Perhaps due to the effects of alcohol, her voice was slurred and dissipated in the wind as soon as it came out, and Lin Yu couldn't hear it clearly.

"Um?"

"I wanted to ask, how much is it tonight? I'll transfer it to you." Chen Shuyan leaned closer to Lin Yu's shoulder, her voice a little louder, and a warm breath brushed against Lin Yu's neck.

This time, her words finally traveled through the whistling wind and reached Lin Yu's ears.

"I promised to treat you to dinner, so how could I let you pay?"

"That was just a joke."

"It's just a meal," Lin Yu smiled. "Besides, it's my honor to treat a beautiful woman like you to dinner."

"But you don't seem very happy today. Is it not to your liking?"

No, it's mainly because you're putting too much pressure on me.

"How about this, I'll treat you to a meal sometime, you can choose the place, then we'll be even!"

I'm waiting for you here!

"..."

Beautiful lady, do you know how much pressure I feel when I eat with you? I even have a bit of a stomach cramp!

"If you don't say anything, I'll take that as a yes!"

Lin Yu had a slight stomachache. He was hesitant to have too much contact with Chen Shuyan, but he also didn't dare to go against her wishes, so he could only remain silent for the time being.

Wu Dong University wasn't far, and the electric scooter quickly carried the two of them to the school gate. Lin Yu gripped the brakes tightly, and Chen Shuyan, because she was leaning to the side, wasn't prepared and ended up leaning against Lin Yu's back.

"Oh, I'm sorry!" Chen Shuyan quickly moved back, loosening her grip on his clothes. "I wasn't paying attention..."

"It was my fault for braking too suddenly."

Chen Shuyan swiped her student card to open the gate, and Lin Yu rode his seven-handed electric scooter with the beautiful female academic genius on the back, entering this prestigious school with a long history for the first time.

Lin Yu had also planned to apply to this university, but unfortunately, he had differing opinions on Chinese, mathematics, and English.

We think Qingzhou University of Technology is a better fit for you.

Wudong University has a long history. Perhaps because the real estate market hadn't taken off when the university was built, the school occupies a large area with wide roads, ample greenery, and a very good campus environment, far superior to the cramped Qingzhou University of Technology in Linyu.

However, there was one thing that made Lin Yu feel somewhat relieved.

Also because Wudong University has been established for a long time, the buildings on campus are quite old. The dormitory building in front of them looks at least one round bigger than Lin Yu.

In this respect, the younger dormitories at Qingzhou University of Technology, which were built within the last five years, have a slight advantage.

This is a victory for Qingzhou University of Science and Technology.

What's with the "one win" part?! I don't even live in the dorm! The apartment I'm renting now is way bigger than me!

"Let's stop here, I've arrived," Chen Shuyan said softly.

Lin Yu stopped the car, and this time Chen Shuyan was prepared, not throwing herself onto Lin Yu's back. She jumped down lightly, touched the ground with her toes, turned slightly half a circle, and then steadied herself, standing under the streetlight.

The warm yellow light shone on her, making her look soft and warm.

"Thank you for bringing me back." Chen Shuyan's face was flushed. She looked at Lin Yu, her eyes shining brightly under the light. "Thank you for dinner too."

"It's a deal then, I'll treat you to something next time." The girl smiled sweetly and made a promise to Lin Yu.

"it is good."

Looking at the girl's crescent-shaped eyebrows and eyes, Lin Yu had no idea how to refuse.

It's best not to reject her yet, but to keep her calm and patient. According to Aunt Wang's schedule, the next meeting is probably in three days. Since we've made this arrangement, these three days should be safe.

Make good use of these three days!

Lin Yu reminded himself of this.

"Then I'll be leaving first."

Lin Yu waved to Chen Shuyan, turned on the throttle of his electric scooter, and drove off.

Wait, did I forget something?

Lin Yu was thinking as he rode his bike.

Chen Shuyan stood quietly downstairs, twirling her soft hair with her fingers, watching Lin Yu leave.

He seems quite interested in this. I'll find an opportunity to ask him about its origins, and then I can tell him about it next time I treat him to a meal.

As Chen Shuyan stroked her phone charm in thought, a slender and graceful figure quietly approached.

"Yanyan, is that the handsome guy?" Mo Wenxue hugged Chen Shuyan from behind.

"Xiaoxue, stop fooling around." Chen Shuyan gently pushed Mo Wenxue away from her, her voice clear and crisp, without any trace of the slurred speech caused by alcohol.

"Is that the handsome guy who kept you working part-time as a cashier? Tell me, how far have things progressed? Is he your boyfriend yet?"

As soon as she entered the dormitory, Mo Wenxue couldn't wait to ask the question. Her other roommates, hearing this big gossip, also gathered around.

"We're just ordinary friends who had a meal together."

"Oh, oh, oh, just ordinary friends? So many ordinary friends at school would be willing to treat Yan Yan to meals, they'd line up and come every semester without repeating a single one! And you haven't accepted a single one!"

"Something's definitely going on between you two! Quick, tell me, what do you like about him?"

"If I had to say, I'd say I feel very comfortable around him. And his hands are really nice."

"So Yan Yan, you like this."

"Don't worry, Yan Yan, with our advice and strategies, we'll definitely help you win him over!"

Meanwhile, facing the tightly closed turnstiles at the entrance of Wudong University, Lin Yu fell into deep thought.