Ch. 221..230

Chapter 221

“I know a particularly famous hotpot restaurant near University A. How about we go eat hotpot?” Li Chang was very excited.

“Alright, we can also go to the nearby mall to take a look. It’s still early anyway.” Wang Xin was also very happy. Being able to go out to play with her friends was something Wang Xin had always looked forward to.

The three of them quickly arrived at the mall. Yuan Xiao first brought Li Chang and Wang Xin to the place where the cameras were sold. Since they had already joined the club, it was necessary to prepare a set of professional equipment.

Under the recommendation of the staff, Yuan Xiao chose a medium-end camera with a moderate price. Although Wang Xin and Li Chang felt that it was a little expensive, Yuan Xiao still bought three.

“Xiao Xiao, let me pay the bill myself. This camera is really not cheap.” Wang Xin was a little embarrassed to let Yuan Xiao pay the bill. After all, the price of this camera had already exceeded her monthly living expenses.

Yuan Xiao bought three cameras at once. Wang Xin felt that she had spent too much.

“That’s right, Xiao Xiao. Let’s settle it ourselves. My mother gave me a lot of living expenses, and the money is enough.” Li Chang did not expect the camera to be so expensive, and she did not want Yuan Xiao to bear the expenses alone.

“It’s fine. I’m already very happy that you can join the club with me. Besides, I won a lot of bonuses from the competition previously. There’s enough money.

You don’t have to worry.”

Yuan Xiao went to pay the bill first and took the camera that the shop assistant had installed. The three of them walked towards the other shopping areas in the mall.

As she was choosing clothes in the clothing area, Yuan Xiao heard a commotion not far away.

“What’s going on over there?” Li Chang noticed the noisy crowd not far from the mall and looked out curiously.

“Ah! It really looks like Chen Chen! Hurry up and take a look!”

Just as Yuan Xiao was contused about the situation, she saw two girls who looked like students running excitedly towards the crowd not far away.

“I think it’s that popular male celebrity.” Wang Xin had many friends who chased after celebrities before, so she knew more about these popular idols.

“Wang Chen?” Yuan Xiao seemed to have seen the boy surrounded in the crowd. Although she could not see his face, his figure looked similar to Wang Chen’s.

“I think so. Should we go over and take a look too?” Although Wang Xin was not a fan of celebrities, she had heard Wang Chen’s singing and felt that he was quite impressive.

“Xiao Xiao, it’s really Chen Chen.” Li Chang was closer and could roughly see Wang Chen surrounded by fans.

“Let’s go and take a look!” Yuan Xiao decided to go forward and see what was going on. Logically speaking, Wang Chen should not appear in such a lively mall.

His popularity was too high now. It would be very troublesome if he came to the mall alone.

Yuan Xiao led the way among the three of them. As she approached the crowd, Yuan Xiao clearly heard the fans shouting Wang Chen’s name.

Yuan Xiao looked around and did not see any security guards. The impact of the crowd was not that great, so it was not taken seriously by the mall for the time being.

“Fortunately, it’s not the weekend today. Otherwise, the number of people would definitely be a few times of this.” Li Chang sighed at Wang Chen’s popularity and was a little worried about the current situation.

Yuan Xiao had already seen Wang Chen surrounded by fans. He was dressed very low-key and even wore a black baseball cap. However, it was obvious that this disguise was far from enough for fans.

“What should we do, Xiao Xiao? Chen Chen doesn’t even have a bodyguard by his side. There will be more and more people later. Will something happen?” Li Chang looked at the gradually increasing crowd and was a little worried about Wang Chen’s situation.

Yuan Xiao felt that if she could not think of a way to bring Wang Chen out now, she would definitely not have a chance later.

“You and Wang Xin — one of you will pretend to faint later. Try your best to divert everyone’s attention.” Yuan Xiao instructed Li Chang and Wang Xin in a low voice, “I’ll pull Wang Chen away. We’ll meet at the back alley of University A later. There are fewer people there, so we won’t attract anyone’s attention.”

“The two of you know Wang Chen?” Wang Xin did not expect Li Chang and Yuan Xiao to know a popular idol celebrity.

“We used to study together. Wang Chen’s brother and Fang Yao are good friends.” Yuan Xiao roughly explained to Wang Xin and prepared to start the plan.

Looking at Wang Chen, who was clearly very uneasy in the crowd, Yuan Xiao asked Wang Xin and Li Chang to start moving.

With Li Chang’s shout, Wang Xin pretended to faint on the ground.

“Ah! Why have you fainted?!” Li Chang’s voice was very loud) attracting the attention of many people. Even Wang Chen looked over..

 

Chapter 222

Yuan Xiao seized the opportunity when everyone was in a daze and rushed towards Wang Chen as quickly as possible.

Before Wang Chen could react) Yuan Xiao pulled him and rushed towards the gap in the crowd.

“Xiao Xiao?” Wang Chen was still in shock when Yuan Xiao grabbed him tightly. He originally thought that he had encountered a fanatical fan, but when he saw that familiar side profile, Wang Chen was surprised and delighted. He directly called Yuan Xiao’s name.

“Run faster!” Yuan Xiao was not in the mood to have a casual chat with him. She did not expect Wang Chen’s fans to be so crazy that they would keep chasing after the two of them.

Yuan Xiao’s physical fitness had already reached the highest level, but Wang Chen was clearly not as good at running. If not for Yuan Xiao pulling him, he would have been caught up by the fans.

Yuan Xiao only gradually slowed down when she ran to the back street of University A and gradually distanced herself from the noisy crowd.

“They didn’t catch up, right?” Yuan Xiao looked behind her. After confirming that no one was following her, she stopped completely.

Wang Chen’s forehead was already covered in sweat. As he panted heavily, he took off his cap and wiped the sweat on his head. He said to Yuan Xiao, “They probably won’t catch up. Xiao Xiao, I didn’t realize it before. Why are you so good at running?

Looking at Wang Chen’s increasingly exquisite face, Yuan Xiao hurriedly put the baseball cap back on his head and tried her best to lower the brim.

“Let’s not talk about anything else first. Where’s your manager? Why did you appear in the mall yourself?” Yuan Xiao was still worried that Wang Chen would be recognized again later. After all, the commercial street was filled with huge posters of him. Even if she was not Wang Chen’s fan, she would definitely find him familiar.

“My manager is watching me too closely. This time, I sneaked out while my schedule was not so full.” Wang Chen had changed a lot. Not only had he become exquisite and handsome, but even his personality seemed to be much brighter than before.

“You should be more obedient in the future. With your current reputation, it’s difficult not to be discovered.” Yuan Xiao sighed helplessly. She felt that sometimes, being too famous was a burden.

“Sigh, I was just hoping to get lucky, but I didn’t come out for nothing, at least I met you.” Although Wang Chen would occasionally say a few words in the previous study group chat, he almost did not have any free time now. He had not seen Yuan Xiao, Fang Yao, and the others for a long time.

“Xiao Xiao, the person who shouted just now is Li Chang, right? Is she still in the mall? Should we go back and look for her?” Wang Chen had just seen Li Chang in the mall. He was not sure at first, but Yuan Xiao, who was standing in front of him, was the best proof.

“She’ll be here soon. Let’s wait for them at the entrance of the alley in front.

There will be fewer people there.”

Wang Chen followed behind Yuan Xiao and thought of the first time he met Yuan Xiao.

At that time, she was also brave and calm. Wang Chen had always admired Yuan Xiao’s character, as if she could easily resolve any trouble.

“Xiao Xiao, how’s life at University A?” Wang Chen looked at Yuan Xiao enviously. Although he had chosen a more suitable media university, Wang

Chen would feel even happier if he could study in the same university as Yuan Xiao and Fang Yao.

“Not bad. How about you? How does it feel to be a big star?” Yuan Xiao looked at the much more mature Wang Chen in front of her and felt very gratified. After all, she had watched him become a big star bit by bit. Yuan Xiao was still very concerned about Wang Chen’s current state.

“Just like what you saw, I’m quite famous now, but I don’t have much personal time.” Wang Chen’s tone was a little helpless. Although he liked the feeling of singing on the stage, he was not used to being surrounded wherever he went.

“Treasure it well. We don’t know how long fame lasts for each person. Sing well when you’re liked by everyone. If you’re not so famous in the future, you can still go back to life.” Yuan Xiao could understand Wang Chen’s feelings, but there was no effective way to change the current situation.

“Yes, I’m actually quite grateful to my fans. Although they’re a little irrational sometimes, they really like me.” Wang Chen really liked to sing. He had always been grateful to be admired and liked by everyone.

“Chen Chen!”

When Yuan Xiao saw Li Chang and Wang Xin running over, she gestured for them to keep quiet.

“Keep your voice down. We just shook those people off. Don’t call them back.” Yuan Xiao was really a little afraid of those crazy fans. If not for her good stamina, she might not have been able to outrun those people..

 

Chapter 223

“We haven’t seen each other for a long time. You’re getting more and more handsome now.” Li Chang lowered her voice and gently nudged Wang Chen with her arm. She felt that he seemed to have changed a lot. .

Wang Chen was also very happy to see Li Chang. Although the few of them in their study group had only interacted for a short period of time, Wang Chen had to admit that that period of time was the happiest for him.

Wang Xin stood beside Li Chang. This was the first time she had seen a celebrity on television at such a close distance. She could not help but feel a little nervous.

“Chen Chen, this is Wang Xin, our roommate from university.” Yuan Xiao enthusiastically introduced Wang Xin to Wang Chen.

“Hello, I’m Wang Chen. Xiao Xiao and Li Chang are the best friends you can find.” Wang Chen’s personality had changed a lot. The introverted boy from before had become exceptionally confident.

“Hello.” Wang Xin greeted Wang Chen politely.

The few of them felt that staying in the alley was not a solution, so they planned to find a place to eat dinner together.

However, Wang Chen’s identity was special after all. He did not dare to stay outside for too long, so he called his manager and was picked up by her in advance.

Looking at the car driving Wang Chen away, Li Chang said regretfully, “Looks like we really won’t have many chances to get together in the future?’

Yuan Xiao felt that Li Chang’s words were not wrong. With Wang Chen’s current reputation, there were really too few opportunities to meet him by chance.

“He likes to sing very much. His current life should be the most suitable for him.” Yuan Xiao knew that Wang Chen really liked to sing. Being able to stand on the stage and sing for everyone should be his wish.

“Yes, Chen Chen looks very confident now. He’s like the sparkling stars in the sky. He’s very dazzling.” Li Chang was also happy for the current Wang

Chen’er.

She still remembered the first time they met. Wang Chen was still a timid and weak boy with low self-esteem, but now, he was already a shining superstar.

“Let’s go and eat. After all, we’re freshmen. It’s better to return to school early tonight.” Li Chang brought Yuan Xiao and Wang Xin to the hotpot restaurant near University A. As it was almost dinner time, there were many customers in the hotpot restaurant.

Under the waiter’s lead, Yuan Xiao and the others sat at a seat further in. The few people sitting at the table next to them looked to be about the same age as Yuan Xiao and the others. They also seemed to be students of University A.

“Brother Yuan, do you want to participate in the club activity this time? I heard from the president that the results of the recruitment this time are not bad.

Our club has more newcomers.” A chubby boy with round glasses asked the aloof boy beside him.

“Forget it. I don’t like group activities.” The aloof boy’s tone was also very cold.

The bespectacled little fatty seemed to be used to it. He only sighed helplessly and said, “Sigh, Brother Yuan, if you were willing to go to the club a few more times, would our club’s recruitment be so difficult? More than half of the students came for you, but you went to the club less often than the teacher went to the club to check.”

“Those people have ulterior motives. They’re all after Senior Qi. Even if they join a club, they won’t cooperate well with the club’s activities.” The girl sitting opposite the cold boy had long black hair and interrupted the little fatty. It was obvious that she was very angry at the mention of these things.

“Who asked my cousin to be so charming? Sister Lu Lu, did you join the club for my cousin too?” The boy who spoke sat beside the long-haired girl. His tone was a little joking, but it made the black-haired girl lower her head in embarrassment.

‘%hong Zhi, you’re spouting nonsense again.” Qi Yuan frowned slightly and looked at his cousin warningly.

Although the voices of the few of them were not too loud, the seats were too close, and Yuan Xiao could clearly hear their conversation.

There were a total of three boys and one girl. They should all be students from University A, but not in the same grade.

Li Chang and Wang Xin also roughly heard the conversation at the next table, but they did not pay much attention to it. This hotpot restaurant was originally near University A, so it was normal for other students from University A to come for a meal.

“Xiao Xiao, do you know how to use this camera? I just read the instruction manual in the packaging. It feels like I won’t be able to finish reading it.” Li Chang looked at the camera she had placed aside and felt that photography was not that simple.

“I don’t know how to use it either.” Yuan Xiao also felt a little guilty. She knew nothing about photography to begin with. She joined the club purely because of the system’s mission..

 

Chapter 224

“Ah? Then what if we go to the club? We don’t know how to do anything at all.

Isn’t it a little strange that we took the initiative to join the club?” Li Chang felt that Senior Xue Tong seemed to think that they liked photography. If she knew that the three of them did not know how to take photos at all, would they be expelled from the club?

“It’s fine. As long as you know how to press the shutter, it’s fine. Don’t worry.” Yuan Xiao felt that the photography club that she had joined today looked relatively deserted. They probably would not give up on the new members of the club just because the members were unprofessional.

“Yeah, I don’t think that photography club is that formal. Let’s relax in front of them and not have too much of a burden.” Wang Xin felt that it was a good thing that there were fewer people in the club. After all, it could reduce unnecessary social interaction and increase credits. This was still worth it.

Before Wang Xin could finish her sentence, she heard an unkind female voice coming from the next table.

“Are you new students who joined the photography club?” The girl with long black hair glanced at Yuan Xiao and the others. Her tone was very unfriendly, and the way she looked at them was a little fierce.

“What’s the matter?” Yuan Xiao could feel the black-haired girl’s hostility. She sat at the seat closest to the next table and asked the girl with long black hair.

“I’m also a member of the photography club. Speaking of which, I can be considered your senior.” The black-haired girl sized up Yuan Xiao and said disdainfully, “If you joined the photography club for some other purpose, I advise you to leave the club as soon as possible.”

Yuan Xiao did not know why the girl in front of her looked like she hated her, but she did not care about the opinions of others. She joined the photography club mainly to complete the mission, so it was impossible for her to withdraw voluntarily.

“I’m sorry, Senior. We quite like photography. Although we don’t know much, we’ll work hard to learn.” Li Chang was afraid of causing trouble, so her tone was very polite. However, it was obvious that the black-haired girl was not satisfied with her answer.

“Studying?” The black-haired girl sneered and looked at Yuan Xiao, who was beside Li Chang. “It’s best if that’s the case. The Senior Qi you admire hates being disturbed the most. You’d better give up on this idea as soon as possible.”

This was the second time Yuan Xiao and the others had heard someone from the photography club mention Senior Qi. They did not understand why the people from the photography club would think that they joined the club because they wanted to see this senior.

“Someone we admire?

Yuan Xiao chuckled and asked the black-haired girl, “Senior, before you figure out the truth, it’s best not to casually judge others. We’ve never heard of the senior you’re talking about at all, and it’s impossible for us to have any interest in him. If you like him, you can rest assured. Everyone’s aesthetics are different. The things you cherish might be trash in our eyes.”

Because the black-haired girl’s attitude had always been very bad, Yuan Xiao did not treat her too politely. Seeing the girl’s expression turn ugly, Yuan Xiao’s mood improved a lot.

“What do you mean?!” The girl was angered by Yuan Xiao’s words. If not for Qi Yuan’s presence, she would definitely teach this rude girl a lesson.

“Nothing. If you think that I’ve offended you and made you very uncomfortable, then try your best to learn to respect others in the future.” Yuan Xiao felt that the girl’s attitude just now was completely deliberately looking for trouble, so she was not polite at all.

“Tang Lu, stop talking.” The bespectacled fatty was worried that they would quarrel, so he hurriedly stood in front of the girl who stood up.

“Go away! I’ve never seen such a rude freshman. I have to make them apologize to me today!” Tang Lu pushed Wu Peng, who was blocking in front of her, away. She looked at Qi Yuan opposite her aggrievedly and realized that his expression was still very calm. He had no intention of speaking up for her at all.

Tang Lu felt even more aggrieved and directed her anger at Yuan Xiao and the others.

“The threshold of University A is really getting lower and lower. Pan Yi is really too much. Even if there are not many people in the club, he shouldn’t recruit just anyone!”

After Tang Lu finished speaking, the boy sitting beside her stood up and tried to smooth things over with a smile. “Sister Lu Lu, it wasn’t easy for us to get together. Calm down and forget it.”

“Zhong Zhi, I just want them to apologize! They’re clearly new students. They don’t have any manners at all!” Tang Lu said more confidently when she saw Zhong Zhi stand up.

Zhong Zhi looked at Tang Lu speechlessly. Although he did not want to interfere, Tang Lu had known him for many years. The relationship between the two families was not bad, and they had always been neighbors. Zhong Zhi could not be as cold-blooded as his cousin..

 

Chapter 225

“Students, it’s all a misunderstanding. Don’t take it to heart. Sister Lu Lu is just a little impatient. She doesn’t have any ill intentions towards you.”

Zhong Zhi knew that Tang Lu was spoiled by her family, so she often lost her temper as she pleased. This was also the reason why his cousin had never liked her.

All these years, Tang Lu had always had a good impression of Qi Yuan. Everyone knew that, but no matter how hard Tang Lu tried to express her feelings to Qi Yuan, she did not receive any response.

As time passed, everyone could tell that Qi Yuan did not have any other intentions towards Tang Lu. However, Tang Lu did not give up and still often surrounded Qi Yuan.

The two families were neighbors, and Zhong Zhi and Tang Lu had known each other since they were young, so as Zhong Zhi’s cousin, Qi Yuan did not go overboard. He only deliberately kept a distance from Tang Lu and treated her as a sister that his family knew.

Yuan Xiao glanced at the boy standing in front of her and speaking up for the black-haired girl. He was very tall and had clean short hair. He looked very sunny and his facial features were very handsome.

However, at this moment, Yuan Xiao only felt that he was an eyesore. It was clearly that girl who was looking for trouble first. Now, he said that she had no ill intentions.

However, Yuan Xiao had no intention of entangling with them. Yuan Xiao was usually unwilling to pay attention to such people.

“Are you pretending to be stupid?! I told you to apologize, did you hear me?!” Tang Lu’s tone was still aggressive. She relied on the fact that the three girls in front of her were freshmen and that there was no one else around her, so she did not take them seriously at all.

“I didn’t say or do anything wrong, so I have no reason to apologize.” Yuan Xiao resisted the urge to roll her eyes at her and sat back in her seat.

“You!” Tang Lu still wanted to go forward and argue with Yuan Xiao, but Zhong Zhi forcefully pressed her back to her seat.

“Sister Lu Lu, do you want to go to the washroom to tidy up? Your makeup is a little smudged.” Zhong Zhi looked at Tang Lu, who was frowning, and deliberately pointed at her face.

Sure enough, when Tang Lu heard Zhong Zhi’s words, she glanced at Qi Yuan nervously. Then, she stood up angrily and walked towards the bathroom.

Seeing Tang Lu leave, Zhong Zhi heaved a sigh of relief. The little girl just now did not look like the kind of person who was easy to talk to. Zhong Zhi was really afraid that Tang Lu would get into a conflict with her.

Zhong Zhi turned his head and glanced at Yuan Xiao. He did not expect his gaze to meet hers.

Just as he was about to smile to hide her embarrassment, Zhong Zhi was glared at by Yuan Xiao.

“Sigh, who did I offend…” Zhong Zhi retracted his gaze and muttered softly. She looked at Qi Yuan, who was sitting opposite her, angrily and felt that he was the root of the matter.

“Brother, do you want to go and see Sister Lu Lu?”

Qi Yuan put down the glass of water in his hand. His gaze did not change. “Are you done eating? I’ll go pay the bill.”

Zhong Zhi was actually already used to Qi Yuan’s coldness. He really did not have any feelings for Tang Lu.

“Brother Yuan, let me treat this meal.” The bespectacled fatty did not dare to make a sound. He felt that the atmosphere was not good, so he tried his best to reduce his presence.

“No need.” After Qi Yuan finished speaking, he stood up from his chair and walked out. Seeing that his expression was not good, Zhong Zhi and Wu Peng did not dare to say anything else.

The atmosphere on Yuan Xiao’s side was not too good. She was originally looking forward to this meal, but encountering such a thing would more or less affect her mood.

“Wang Xin, do you know who Senior Qi is? I heard from Senior Xue Tong that many new students joined the photography club for him in the past.” Li Chang was a little curious about this legendary senior. She did not know what was different about him that attracted so many people.

“I’m not too sure about the details.” Wang Xin looked around and lowered her voice. “But I’ve seen Senior Qi Yuan’s name on the school forum of University A. He’s also the school hunk of University A. I think his family is especially rich, so he’s the center of everyone’s attention wherever he goes.”

“What school hunk? He probably won’t even be as handsome as School Hunk Fang.” Although Li Chang had never seen this legendary Senior Qi, her impression of him could not be improved because of such a thing.

“Why did University A choose so many school hunks? Including Si Cheng and Ah Yao, there are already three of them. Is everyone too bored? They start choosing the school hunks whenever they have time?” Yuan Xiao had always thought that the students of University A were outstanding. At the very least, they should love to study. However, it seemed that she was thinking too much..

 

Chapter 226

“Every batch of students will choose one. Our batch hasn’t started yet. I heard that the school belle and school hunk selected in every batch will film a promotional video for the school.” Wang Xin had seen this news on the school forum of University A. She originally wanted to understand the situation of University A, but she had seen a lot of this news instead.

“A promotional video?” Li Chang asked Yuan Xiao curiously when she heard Wang Xin’s words. “Xiao Xiao, has your Fang Yao filmed any promotional videos?”

Yuan Xiao shook her head and said, “I don’t think so. I’ve never heard him say it.”

Yuan Xiao felt that with Fang Yao’s personality, it was impossible for him to film any promotional video. It was simply too difficult for him to cooperate obediently.

“Xiao Xiao, do you think we still have to go to the photography club tomorrow?” Wang Xin was still a little worried. After all, she had a conflict with an old member of the photography club today. Wang Xin was worried that if they met in the club tomorrow, it would still be unpleasant.

“Of course I’m going. I’ve already signed the application to join the team. What’s the point of not going now?” If not for the sake of completing the mission, Yuan Xiao would not have made herself so embarrassed.

She was not very enthusiastic about photography to begin with. Now that she was targeted by the club members, Yuan Xiao actually did not want to cause trouble in the club anymore.

“But that girl just now was very hostile to us. Xiao Xiao, I’m afraid we won’t be comfortable in the photography club in the future.” Li Chang could tell that the girl just now was not easy to deal with. If they met in the club in the future, she would definitely deliberately find fault with her.

“It’s fine. That girl was obviously hostile to us because of the Senior Qi she mentioned. After we join the club, we’ll hide from that Qi guy. There shouldn’t be any trouble.”

Yuan Xiao planned to complete the system mission as soon as possible after joining the club. She would try her best to avoid interacting with others and save some time.

“Schoolmate.”

After Qi Yuan paid the bill, he passed by Yuan Xiao and the others and inadvertently heard their conversation. He stopped in his tracks and stood beside Yuan Xiao. He slowly said, “Tang Lu was too extreme just now. I apologize to you on her behalf. As for the photography club, you can participate in it without worry. She won’t do anything to affect you.”

Yuan Xiao’s attention had been on Tang Lu just now, so she did not notice the others at the table with her. The boy in front of her was very tall. His facial features were exquisite, but he was a little cold. Although he was apologizing, his voice was still very cold.

“We will participate.” Yuan Xiao raised her head slightly and looked into the boy’s deep eves. She said, “There’s no need to apologize. It has nothing to do with you.”

Yuan Xiao was still angry and did not want to accept anyone’s apology. After all, the girl just now was very rude. If not because she wanted to join the club, she would not have let her off so easily.

“You can’t say that it has nothing to do with me.” Qi Yuan thought of what the girl in front of him had said and the corners of his mouth curled up slightly.

“After all, I’m that Qi guy. It’s only right for me to apologize.”

Yuan Xiao’s eyes widened. She did not expect the legendary Senior Qi to be standing in front of her. She cleared her throat nervously. “It still has nothing to do with you. You can tell that we didn’t know you at all before.”

Yuan Xiao felt that her luck might not be too good recently. She had just decided to stay away from that senior surnamed Qi in the future, but at this moment, he had appeared in front of her.

“That’s why I want to apologize to you.” Qi Yuan’s attitude was very polite. He knew that as the president, Pan Yi wanted to recruit new members, so he did not want the photography club to lose these new members who were really interested in photography because of him.

“It’s okay…” Li Chang forced a smile, hoping to end this conversation as soon as possible.

Qi Yuan noticed the troubled expressions on Yuan Xiao and the others’ faces and nodded tactfully before leaving.

When Tang Lu returned from the bathroom, Qi Yuan and the others left the hotpot restaurant together.

Yuan Xiao was originally worried that the senior called Tang Lu would talk to them, but fortunately, the people at their table left from the back door and did not pass by their seats.

“Sigh, who would know that Senior Qi is here?” Li Chang watched them walk away and finally lay on the table in relief. “We didn’t say anything that shouldn’t be said, right?”

“I don’t think we said anything inappropriate.” Yuan Xiao was actually not too sure, but seeing that Qi Yuan’s expression was still alright, he probably did not care about their conversation. “I thought the two of you would be more well-informed. I didn’t expect you to not recognize him in front of you..”

 

Chapter 227

Upon hearing Yuan Xiao’s words, Wang Xin said aggrievedly, “I don’t pay much attention to these things at all. Previously, I read the forum purely to understand some basic information about University A. When I see such things, I usually scan them roughly.”

“Let’s take a closer look in the future. After all, we’re already students of University A. It’s more convenient for our daily lives to understand more.” Li Chang did not particularly like these trivial matters, but in order to adapt to University A’s life as soon as possible, she was willing to take some time to read the posts on the forum.

“Forget about the content. The authenticity needs to be investigated. Have you forgotten what Ah Yao and I were said to be in the forum in the past?”

Yuan Xiao really did not have a good impression of the school forum. After all, someone had spread rumors about her and Fang Yao on the school forum in the past. If not for her and Fang Yao catching Zhao Wen who spread the rumors, she might not have been able to say anything.

“That’s true. This forum is not a good thing.” Of course, Li Chang remembered this matter. Anyone could post on the school forum, so the credibility was not high. “Are you guys done eating? I’ll go settle the bill first.”

Seeing Yuan Xiao and Wang Xin nod at the same time, Li Chang stood up from her seat and walked towards the cashier.

“Xiao Xiao, have you and Fang Yao been mentioned in the school forum before?” Wang Xin noticed the conversation between Yuan Xiao and Li Chang and could not help but ask Yuan Xiao.

“It’s just some gossip about the ambiguity of our relationship. It’s just that it’s more unpleasant.” Yuan Xiao’s mentality was much better than before. After all, she had already gotten together with Fang Yao. She did not care what others said.

“No matter when, there are people who dare to speak nonsense. I’m afraid university is no exception. There should be many untrue things.” Wang Xin lowered her head, feeling that many people around her seemed to be filled with malice.

In their eyes, there did not seem to be anything beautiful or simple. After they described it wantonly, everything became unsightly.

“We can only adjust our mentality. We can’t interfere with what others say.” Yuan Xiao was also very helpless about such a thing. Although she was frank and straightforward, she could not stand the malice and suspicion of others.

“Xiao Xiao, Wang Xin, Senior Qi has already paid our bill.” Li Chang walked back to Yuan Xiao and Wang Xin, looking a little at a loss.

“I didn’t expect this senior to be a good person.” Wang Xin was a little surprised. Senior Qi had a cold expression just now. She thought that Qi Yuan was just apologizing out of formality. She did not expect him to help them pay the bill.

‘Qi Yuan…” Yuan Xiao muttered Qi Yuan’s name softly. This person did not seem to have appeared in her memory. It seemed that she had never interacted with him in her previous life. Moreover, he should not be a main character.

Yuan Xiao recalled Qi Yuan’s expression when he spoke and felt that he seemed to be very troubled by Tang Lu’s actions.

“Xiao Xiao, what are you thinking about?” Li Chang looked at Yuan Xiao, who was in a daze, and gently patted her shoulder.

“It’s nothing. I was just thinking about what the president of the photography club, Pan Yi, said. Senior Qi Yuan doesn’t really come to the club to participate in activities, but he seems to have a good relationship with those people from the photography club just now.” Yuan Xiao was thinking that Qi Yuan did not seem to be an outgoing person. It must not be easy for him to be friends with Tang Lu and the others.

“Senior Qi is already in his third year. After all, the people in his club have been together for a long time. It’s normal for their relationship to be better.” Wang Xin felt that Qi Yuan apologized for Tang Lu just now, which was enough to prove that their relationship was not bad.

“You’re right.” Yuan Xiao thought for a moment and instructed Li Chang and Wang Xin, “It seems that Tang Lu likes Senior Qi very much. We’ll try our best to keep a distance from Senior Qi in the future. Tang Lu shouldn’t target us too much.”

The three of them reached a consensus. After all, no one wanted to be targeted when they had just entered university. Although Tang Lu was not scary, it was obvious that she was difficult to deal with.

After leaving the hotpot restaurant, the sky gradually darkened.

Yuan Xiao originally planned to return to the dormitory with Wang Xin, but halfway there, she received a call from Fang Yao.

“Xiao Xiao, where are you now?” Fang Yao’s voice came from the phone. Yuan Xiao suddenly felt very at ease.

She felt that in the world where the system existed, only Fang Yao was the most real existence.

“I’m at the school gate,” Yuan Xiao said..

 

Chapter 228

“I’m in the library. Do you want to come over?

Hearing Fang Yao’s expectant voice, Yuan Xiao did not refuse. After bidding farewell to Wang Xin and Li Chang, she walked straight towards the library.

The library was not far from the entrance. Yuan Xiao went to the floor provided by Fang Yao and quickly saw Fang Yao waiting for her in the corridor.

“Ah Yao.” Yuan Xiao quickened her pace and walked towards Fang Yao.

“Where did you go? Why are you back so late?” Fang Yao looked at Yuan Xiao, who had pounced in front of him, and rubbed her hair dotingly.

“I went to buy a camera with Li Chang and Wang Xin and went to a hotpot restaurant near University A.” Yuan Xiao’s voice was very soft. As they were in the library corridor, Yuan Xiao could only whisper into Fang Yao’s ear.

“Camera? Do you want to take photos?” Fang Yao looked at Yuan Xiao, who was less than a fist away from him, and his ears burned. Although the two of them had been together for a period of time, Fang Yao would still feel embarrassed when Yuan Xiao came too close.

Yuan Xiao did not notice Fang Yao’s red ears. She smiled and said in his ear, “I want to record your every move.”

Fang Yao could clearly feel his racing heart. He suddenly grabbed Yuan Xiao’s hand and walked out of the library.

“What’s wrong? Don’t you have to study later?” Yuan Xiao was held by Fang Yao and did not react for a moment. She only followed him obediently out of the building.

Fang Yao did not answer Yuan Xiao and pulled her to the path behind the library.

Under the dim yellow street lamp, Fang Yao could see the smile in Yuan Xiao’s eye S.

“What’s wrong? Why are you suddenly not talking?” Yuan Xiao had enough patience with Fang Yao now. Sometimes, even if Fang Yao was jealous and angry for no reason, Yuan Xiao would think that he was cute. She wondered if this was the legendary lover filter.

“Xiao Xiao, I think I’m getting sicker and sicker.” There were not many students coming and going on the library path. Fang Yao gently placed his head on Yuan Xiao’s shoulder. Because Yuan Xiao was much more petite than he was, Fang Yao was like a big golden retriever asking for attention. He leaned on Yuan Xiao’s shoulder and refused to move away.

“Your face is so red. Are you really sick?” Yuan Xiao originally thought that Fang Yao was joking, but when she saw his face clearly, she could not help but wonder if he was really sick.

“That’s right. When I saw you, my heart subconsciously beats faster. Moreover, my entire head is dizzy. I don’t know what to do.” Fang Yao felt that the fingertips of Yuan Xiao’s hands on his face were slightly cold. He reached out and held Yuan Xiao’s hands in his own.

“When did you learn such words? I have goosebumps.” Yuan Xiao pretended to look at Fang Yao in disdain. His eyes were dark and deep, and his emotions could not be seen clearly, but they vaguely reflected her own silhouette.

“I’m telling the truth.” Fang Yao seemed to be worried that Yuan Xiao would feel cold and pulled her into his arms.

Yuan Xiao wanted to break free from Fang Yao, but he was too strong. Yuan Xiao could only look around warily. After confirming that there were no students passing by, she stopped resisting.

Being hugged tightly by Fang Yao, Yuan Xiao stroked his back helplessly and said in a coaxing tone, “Ah Yao, what’s wrong with you? Why are you suddenly so clingy?”

Fang Yao still did not let go of Yuan Xiao. It seemed that he could only feel at ease when he hugged her.

“Xiao Xiao, I can’t leave you anymore.” Fang Yao’s voice was so soft that only the two of them could hear him. “Don’t ever leave me, okay?”

Fang Yao’s almost pleading tone messed up Yuan Xiao’s emotions. She smiled in confusion. “You’re so good to me. Why should I leave?

Fang Yao finally released his arms. Looking at Yuan Xiao’s face, which was so close to him, he suddenly felt a little blurry. He muttered to himself, “1 don’t know why, but I feel like you’ll leave…”

Shocked by his own thoughts, Fang Yao slowly leaned over. It was not until his lips felt Yuan Xiao’s warmth that he felt her realness.

It was not until Yuan Xiao’s breathing became rapid that Fang Yao reluctantly let go of her.

“Fang Yao!” Yuan Xiao’s face was red as she looked at the young man in front of her. She was a little aggrieved and angry.

“I’m sorry, Xiao Xiao.” Fang Yao looked at Yuan Xiao’s slightly swollen lips and reached out to rub them gently. “I can’t control my emotions. Sometimes, I even want to keep you with me.”

Yuan Xiao felt that Fang Yao was a little abnormal today, but she could not say anything specific. However, Fang Yao’s stubborn words just now remindedYuan Xiao..

 

Chapter 229

“Ah Yao, you’d better not have such thoughts. In my experience, when the male lead in a movie wants to tie the female lead to his side, it’s when the female lead wants to escape.”

Yuan Xiao deliberately put on a mysterious expression and said in an especially serious tone, “So, don’t always want to keep me by your side. The more you want me, the less you can get me. This is a common scene in movies.”

“Then do you want to escape?” Fang Yao’s expression suddenly changed, as if he was trying his best to suppress the uneasiness in his heart.

“That’s not it. We’re not filming a movie.” In the end, it was Yuan Xiao who felt guilty and had no choice but to compromise with Fang Yao.

Actually, she would sometimes worry that the system would restart her life all of a sudden. At that time, many things would not be up to her to choose.

However, everything could only wait until it happened. The reason why Yuan Xiao wanted to research the Al system was to not be passive and be able to have a certain freedom when interacting with the system.

“Even if we’re filming a movie, I’ll still be your only male lead.” Fang Yao looked at Yuan Xiao, the emotions in his eyes surging.

It was unknown when it started, but his feelings for Yuan Xiao had gradually become uncontrollable.

Fang Yao wrapped his hands gently around Yuan Xiao’s back and said in an exceptionally gentle voice, “And the movie that belongs to the two of us will definitely have a happy ending.”

Perhaps it was because the sky had completely darkened, but Yuan Xiao felt that Fang Yao’s tone was a little sad. It was as if she had heard him say the same thing before, but she could not remember.

“Alright, I haven’t told you that Li Chang and Wang Xin have joined the photography club.” Yuan Xiao did not know if Fang Yao would support her joining the club) but with his personality, he probably did not like such club activities.

“The photography club?” Fang Yao frowned slightly and asked Yuan Xiao, “Is it the photography club Qi Yuan is in?

“How do you know Qi Yuan too? Is he that famous?” Yuan Xiao was surprised that Fang Yao also knew Qi Yuan. She had already heard Qi Yuan’s name from several people today.

“We knew each other before we went to university. Qi Yuan’s father has some business dealings with my family. I’m about the same age as Qi Yuan. I’ve seen him a few times at banquets in the past.” Fang Yao had a good impression of Qi Yuan. He usually did not talk much, so Fang Yao got along with him more easily.

“Xiao Xiao, the photography club is very boring. Many students from

University A joined the club to get to know Qi Yuan. In fact, the activities of the photography club are not attractive at all.”

Fang Yao remembered that some of his students had also joined the photography club. However, after entering the club, he realized that it was not easy to see Qi Yuan. Moreover, the activities of the club were very difficult. No one could last long.

“Don’t tell me you and Li Chang are also here to see Qi Yuan?” Fang Yao looked at Yuan Xiao unhappily. If Yuan Xiao really gave an affirmative answer, Fang Yao would definitely pull Yuan Xiao out of the club.

“Of course not. I haven’t heard of Qi Yuan’s name before I joined, but I only found out after I joined. So many people know him.”

Yuan Xiao looked at Fang Yao, who was obviously jealous, and deliberately teased him. “It seems that the charm of the most handsome boy in school is still not strong enough. You’re both the most handsome boys in school, but why are there fewer people who take the initiative to pursue you than those who pursue Qi Yuan?”

“That’s because ever since I entered university as a freshman, I’ve been emphasizing to others that I have a beautiful and outstanding girlfriend. I’ve eliminated all unnecessary troubles in advance.”

Fang Yao gently knocked Yuan Xiao’s forehead and pretended to blame her. “Why? Do you still want someone to confess to me?”

“That’s not it.” Yuan Xiao rubbed her head and placed her hands on Fang Yao’s waist. “But my boyfriend is so good. It’s normal for others to think about him.” Fang Yao could not help but smile. He also reached out and hugged Yuan Xiao. “It’s useless for others to think about me. You’ve already filled the space in my heart.”

Being hugged tightly by Fang Yao, Yuan Xiao felt exceptionally happy. She did not know why she would miss such a good Fang Yao in her previous life. Fortunately, the system gave her a chance to start over. Otherwise, Yuan Xiao’s tragic fate would not be changed.

Fang Yao reluctantly sent Yuan Xiao back to the dormitory. Along the way, the two of them attracted the attention of many students.

After all, Fang Yao and Yuan Xiao were both outstanding-looking. If the two of them walked together intimately, it would inevitably attract everyone’s attention..

 

Chapter 230

However, Fang Yao wanted everyone to know about his relationship with Yuan Xiao. That way, there would be fewer people confessing to him in the future. The boys who wanted to woo Yuan Xiao had to consider him.

“Xiao Xiao, do you want to participate in the social gathering tomorrow night?” Fang Yao asked Yuan Xiao for her opinion before she left.

Although they had already agreed on the social gathering, Fang Yao still cared about Yuan Xiao’s feelings. If she did not like to participate, Fang Yao would not force her.

“If I’m going with you, I’m willing to participate.” Yuan Xiao thought for a moment and said to Fang Yao, “Besides, aren’t Zhao Yu and Li Chang going too? Let’s treat it as an ordinary gathering. If were really bored, we’ll secretly come back.”

Yuan Xiao originally disliked such an occasion, but when she thought of Fang Yao and Li Chang, she was not so worried.

“Alright, I’ve never liked to attend gatherings before. I’ll go with you to meet my classmates this time so that they won’t always suspect that I’m lying about having a girlfriend.” Fang Yao wanted to bring Yuan Xiao to everyone so that he could confirm that what he had said before was true.

“See you tomorrow then. I’ll go back first.” Yuan Xiao waved at Fang Yao and walked up to the dormitory building.

It was not until Yuan Xiao’s figure completely disappeared that Fang Yao left the dormitory building reluctantly.

Before returning to the dormitory, Yuan Xiao walked to an empty corner of the corridor and called Meng Zhu.

“Hello, Xiao Xiao. How’s your university life?” Meng Zhu’s voice sounded from the phone. She had not seen Yuan Xiao for a while, and Meng Zhu still missed her.

“Not bad. How about you? How’s the preparation for the dance competition?”

Meng Zhu’s results were not enough for her to get into University A. However, if she could get a ranking in the international dance competition next, there was still a chance for her to be accepted by University A as a special student.

Meng Zhu had no intention of going overseas tor the time being, so she had to focus on preparing for the competition. After achieving good results, she could meet Yuan Xiao and the rest at University A.

“It’s pretty good. As long as I’m not made to study, I’m still very interested in other things.” Meng Zhu felt that she was very talented in dance.

If not for her poor grades, she would definitely be able to get into a better university.

Meng Zhu’s words made Yuan Xiao laugh. If not for the fact that she was too far away, Yuan Xiao would still be willing to help tutor Meng Zhu.

“Zhu Zhu, I want to ask you how Pan Ning has been recently. Didn’t she get into University A too, but we haven’t seen her in school.” Yuan Xiao revealed the main reason for her call.

Pan Ning did not seem like someone who would cause trouble. She had always been very down-to-earth. Normally, Pan Ning would not do anything too out of line.

“I couldn’t contact her previously either. I only found out after I went to her house that Pan Ning had some conflict with her parents because of her university. Her cell phone was also confiscated by her parents.” At this point, Meng Zhu was a little helpless.

She had no right to interfere in Pan Ning’s matters. Moreover, Pan Ning’s parents were old-fashioned and not easy to persuade.

“How’s Pan Ning now?” Yuan Xiao was a little worried about Pan Ning’s current situation. If she did not report to school, she would lose her chance to study at University A in the future.

“She’s still competing with her parents. To be honest, this is the first time I’ve seen Pan Ning so unyielding. In the past, she was obedient to her parents. This is the first time she’s made her own decision.”

In fact, Meng Zhu did not stay in Pan Ning’s house for long. After all, her family was arguing, and the atmosphere was not very good. It was not that

Meng Zhu could not tell what was going on. As a junior, she could not fight for Pan Ning with her parents.

“Do Pan Ning’s parents not want her to go to University A?” Yuan Xiao did not understand what Pan Ning’s parents were thinking. Pan Ning was already outstanding enough. Many students did not have a chance to go to University A.

“It’s not that they don’t want her to study at University A, it’s that they don’t want her to choose a biology major.” Meng Zhu was a little helpless. At the

thought of Pan Ning’s current situation, Meng Zhu was also anxious for her. “But Pan Ning is simply obsessed with biology. It’s too cruel to ask her to give up.”

Yuan Xiao said, “I remember Pan Ning saying that her parents work at the procuratorate. Perhaps they want her to study law-related majors.”

“Yes, but hobbies are a natural thing. It’s not something she can learn just because her parents want her to. Not only is she not interested in the law, but she’s even starting to hate her parents’ interference now..”