After his moment of excitement, Qin Yu quickly realized what he had just heard. “You just said we’re going to compete with a professional team? With our half-baked skills, I’m really curious who would want to compete with us?”

“Feiyun Group,” Lu Linshen said calmly, as though it were no big deal. But that name sent waves through Qin Yu’s mind. He slammed his hand on the table, his voice certain. “It’s definitely Zhou Fan and his team behind this!”

After all, when they were first developing their chip, Zhou Fan had somehow heard about it and came to mock them. He was there to laugh at them! It must be him again causing trouble this time!

“It’s not them,” Lu Linshen shook his head. “I told you, we’re competing with a professional team this time, and Zhou Fan and his group aren’t qualified yet.”

“Wow! So it’s real? Hahaha! Zhou Fan and them are going to be so mad, right?” After all, they had mocked them before, and now they were going to compete with a professional team from their company. Just thinking about it made Qin Yu feel giddy with joy!

Lu Linshen: “…”

Honestly, Lu Linshen wasn’t sure where Qin Yu’s confidence came from. But maybe confidence wasn’t a bad thing. With that thought, he decided not to burst his bubble and let him daydream a little longer.

A little while later, Xu Xuanyi and Xie Zhixin returned to the dorm after showering. Seeing the smug grin on Qin Yu’s face, they couldn’t help but ask.

Qin Yu, like spilling beans, told them everything, adding his own imaginative touch by imagining how Zhou Fan and the others would grit their teeth and yet be forced to accept defeat.

Xu Xuanyi: “…”

He looked at Qin Yu as if he were a little crazy. Finally, with a cool touch, he patted Qin Yu’s face, unhesitatingly shattering his fantasy. “Wake up, stop dreaming.”

“We’re going to compete with a professional team. Who wins and who loses is still undecided.”

The words hit Qin Yu like a cold splash of water, and his mind immediately cleared. The words “professional team” swirled in his head once again. This time, Lu Linshen didn’t stop him. Confidence was a good thing, but if it went too far, it might backfire.

—

This news didn’t only reach Lu Linshen’s side; Feiyun Group’s professional team also received the message. However, they didn’t take it seriously and even felt a bit disdainful.

“Who are these half-baked amateurs who think they have the guts to compete with us? President Chen really… agreeing to such an unreasonable request.”

“Not only that, but their appetite is quite big. They actually want to take the lead, saying they want to produce a batch of phones using their chips. They really don’t know their place!”

“Just because they developed some small, broken website—what’s it called, Tianxia Network—they think they’ve made it. Now they’re showing up at our company, acting all high and mighty.”

“…”

“Just take this opportunity, I’ll teach them a lesson!”

Hearing this, Shen Jin couldn’t help but frown. After everyone had finished discussing, he found a chance to interject. “Liu Ge.”

“From what you guys just said, is the Tianxia Network R&D team going to compete with you?”

Liu Ge glanced at him, his eyes still filled with disdain. “Yes, it’s them.”

“If you guys had won back then, there wouldn’t be this issue now.”

Shen Jin felt a chill as he was stared at like a worthless person. His fingers dug into his flesh, but he couldn’t express his frustration. Instead, he went along with the conversation. “Last time, it was a mistake on our part. We caused trouble for you, Liu Ge.”

“But this time, when they compete with you, they will definitely lose miserably.”

It had to be said that the flattery was well done and it greatly pleased Liu Ge. His gaze toward Shen Jin softened a little. If it were before, Shen Jin might have reminded him that Lu Linshen wasn’t someone to be taken lightly. But today, he swallowed those words. Because compared to Lu Linshen, this Liu Ge wasn’t any better! So why bother reminding him?

—

Meng Suihuan had no idea that her bet with President Chen had caused such a stir. But even if she knew, she would probably just laugh it off and ignore it. She had always believed in letting the results speak for themselves!

Fifteen days passed in the blink of an eye, and soon it was the agreed-upon time. Meng Suihuan specially drove to Ning University to pick up people. She hadn’t told Lu Linshen and the others in advance, making it a little surprise.

When she finally saw Lu Linshen and the others, she was about to wave at them when she noticed several girls gathering around Lu Linshen. Their intentions were obvious.

Tch. Meng Suihuan clicked her tongue. He was so popular. In just a few minutes, she had already seen several groups of girls approaching. Though Lu Linshen didn’t engage with them, it was still annoying to her! After all, Lu Linshen was her “tool” now! He still needed to earn money for her!

With this thought in mind, she drove up, smoothly parked in front of them, rolled down the car window, and ordered firmly, “Get in.”

Qin Yu was first stunned, but after seeing Meng Suihuan’s bright and charming face, he immediately cheered up. “Meng Jie!!!”

The others, as if waking from a dream, greeted her, and Meng Suihuan nodded indifferently. Her gaze naturally fell on Lu Linshen, and she lifted her chin slightly toward him.

“Lu Linshen.”
“Get in the car.”

Qin Yu, seeing this, couldn’t resist nudging Xu Xuanyi with his elbow, his expression full of smugness. He then quickly grabbed Xu Xuanyi and Xie Zhixin, pulling them into the back seat. Lu Linshen hesitated for a second before also getting in, though he sat in the front passenger seat. After everyone got into the car, Meng Suihuan handed out the breakfast she had brought. The last one, she handed slowly to the front seat, saying, “This one’s for you.” She then directly placed it in Lu Linshen’s hand before driving off from Ning University.

Lu Linshen felt warmth in his palm as the heat from the egg and bun seeped through his skin, reaching his heart. He could feel his heart beating faster than before.

“This competition, don’t feel too pressured. Just treat it as a practice round. Don’t worry too much about winning or losing.”

Although she trusted Lu Linshen and the others, she also knew the importance of balancing that trust. Blind confidence could place too much pressure on them, which was why she purposely said this to ease their tension. The effect was quite good. At least, when she glanced at Qin Yu, his expression had softened.

With a car at her disposal, she was quick—half an hour later, she and the team arrived at their destination. Qin Yu and the others got out of the car first, and Lu Linshen was the last to exit. His gaze lingered on Meng Suihuan’s waist, and quietly, he pulled an item from his bag and handed it to her.

“Try this medicine; it works pretty well.”

In fact, Meng Suihuan’s waist was only mildly sprained and had almost healed, with only occasional pain when she touched it. But she hadn’t expected Lu Linshen to specifically buy her medicine. She couldn’t describe how she felt at that moment. She suppressed the emotions rising within her, took the medicine from his hand, and felt a brief contact between their fingers. The warmth of his skin spread from her fingertips straight to her heart, causing her to shudder slightly.

This unfamiliar feeling made her a bit uneasy, and she quickly started the car, saying a quick thanks before speeding off from the scene.

Qin Yu had been keeping an eye on Lu Linshen and them. Seeing this scene, his gossiping spirit instantly awoke. He bombarded Lu Linshen with a series of questions.

“Hey, Lu, what were you doing back there? Oh, I think I saw you give something to Meng Jie! What was it?! Heh!”

Lu Linshen gave him a cold look and responded, “Does it concern you?”

“Of course it does! I’m your love coach, so you can’t say you didn’t listen to my advice about giving her something!”

“No,” Lu Linshen decisively rejected the idea. This really had nothing to do with Qin Yu. He had already bought the ointment before Qin Yu made the suggestion. He wasn’t sure why he did it, but there was no need to explain.

Qin Yu clearly didn’t believe him, calling him “stubborn!”

Lu Linshen ignored him. But soon, they had no time for further bickering, as they had entered the venue. All around, there were discussions, and listening closely, the topic was focused on them. Everyone seemed to agree that they would lose this competition.

Especially Zhou Fan, who arrogantly walked over with a mocking expression, looking at Qin Yu with disdain. “I didn’t expect you guys to actually show up. It’s a bit surprising. As a classmate, I advise you to just admit defeat early, so you won’t lose too badly!”

“You’re going to embarrass our Ning University.”

Qin Yu’s mouth was itching to respond, and without holding back, he retorted, “Tch, you really can’t learn your lesson. How long has it been since you were slapped in the face last time? But it’s okay, I’ll slap you again this time, let you taste the same feeling. Heh, as a classmate, I’m doing this for free!”

Zhou Fan gritted his teeth in anger, still speaking bitterly, “Keep showing off. Liu Ge and his team are the top team at Feiyun. The result of this competition is already decided. Enjoy the chance now, before you end up crying later.”

“Heh, I’ll definitely laugh,” Qin Yu shot back, “At least I’ll have the chance to compete with the top team, unlike you who can only yap in front of me. Face it, you’re just jealous. Jealous that I’m more handsome and more capable than you!”

Zhou Fan: “You… talking nonsense!”

Watching Zhou Fan storm off, Qin Yu felt much better. Before, Zhou Fan had done everything to bring them down when they were having a hard time. He wouldn’t let this grudge go unpunished!

When Meng Suihuan returned, she happened to witness this scene. Seeing Qin Yu acting so protective, she nodded in satisfaction. However, her gaze quickly shifted to Lu Linshen. She was curious about what he looked like when he was angry.

At the same moment, Lu Linshen turned his head and met her eyes. Meng Suihuan immediately felt like she had been caught peeking. But she quickly realized—was that really peeking? No! She had been blatantly staring!

So why should she back down? With that thought in mind, Meng Suihuan didn’t look away and boldly studied him. Lu Linshen felt his ears burning, but strangely, he wanted the moment to last forever.