Chapter 28 : Chasing Girls

Mu Qianqian went to class and sat next to Fang Yanran.

A boy sat behind them, and at first, Mu Qianqian didn’t pay much attention to him. It wasn’t until the end of the class that the boy tapped her on the shoulder.

“Mu, do you remember me?” Fu Qianxing smiled and winked at her.

Mu Qianqian couldn’t see his face clearly, but his voice sounded somewhat familiar. “Who are you?”

“I’m Fu Qianxing. We’ve met once before.”

“Oh, I remember now.”

That day, when Senior Sister Gu returned to school, many of her admirers rushed towards her, almost causing Mu Qianqian to fall.

It was Fu Qianxing who had steadied her in time.

Fu Qianxing explained, “I saw your major and class on the forum and specifically inquired about the classroom where your classes are held.”

“Oh.” Mu Qianqian responded with little enthusiasm.

Right now, she was solely focused on studying and making money, and didn’t want to think about anything else.

Fu Qianxing flashed a cheerful smile. “Mu, can I have your contact information?”

Mu Qianqian bit her lower lip, considering how to refuse him.

“I… I have poor eyesight and don’t use my phone often.”

Fu Qianxing responded cheerfully, “That’s okay. We can just exchange phone numbers. I won’t bother you frequently. If you ever need anything, you can call me.”

Mu Qianqian wasn’t good at rejecting people but didn’t want to get too involved with a stranger, especially since she was already married…

Fang Yanran noticed her hesitation and took the initiative to help, “How about you add me instead? I’m usually with Qianqian, so if you need to reach her, I can pass on your message.”

Mu Qianqian looked at Fang Yanran gratefully.

Fu Qianxing thought for a moment and agreed, “Alright then.”

He took out his phone and they exchanged contact information with Fang Yanran.

With a few minutes left before class, Mu Qianqian and Fang Yanran went to the restroom together.

On the way, Mu Qianqian thanked her, “Thanks for helping me out just now, Yanran. I wasn’t sure how to refuse him.”

Fang Yanran was straightforward, “No need to thank me. Actually, I have my own reasons.”

“Hmm?”

Fang Yanran linked her arm with Mu Qianqian’s, “That guy is really sunny and handsome, which is my type. I’m actually quite happy to add him as a friend. You don’t mind, do you?”

“Of course not. If you like him, you should go for it.”

Mu Qianqian had no interest in this boy and wasn’t going to pursue anything with him.

If Yanran liked him, she should definitely be bold in her pursuit.

Privately, Fu Qianxing asked Fang Yanran about Mu Qianqian’s preferences. Fang Yanran replied, “You can ask whatever you want, but I must say that I won’t reveal anything related to Qianqian’s privacy.”

Fu Qianxing “Don’t worry. I just want to know her preferences. I won’t ask about anything else. Are you and Mu classmates?”

Fang Yanran typed back, “Yes, we’re in the same dorm. As for Qianqian’s preferences…”

“She likes studying, very dedicated, and is friendly to others.”

Fu Qianxing, not getting the answer he wanted, asked further, “Do you know what type of guy she likes?”

Fang Yanran thought for a moment, “Qianqian’s taste is quite unique. It seems she doesn’t like guys who are too handsome.”

“Doesn’t like handsome guys?”

“Yes, in her eyes, handsome guys are actually just unattractive.”

Fang Yanran clearly remembered how stunning the man looked when she first accompanied Mu Qianqian and the others.

Dressed in a suit and leather shoes, with a stern demeanor and an unmatchable handsome appearance, he exuded an air of being untouchable.

Such a nearly perfect man was actually described as “unattractive” by Mu Qianqian.

This clearly shows that Qianqian’s taste in aesthetics is quite different from the norm.

This left Fu Qianxing at a loss, “Thanks for the help. I’ll think about what to do next.”

The next day, when Mu Qianqian went to class, she encountered Fu Qianxing again.

This time, Fu Qianxing was dressed in a shabby manner with messy hair.

“Am I ugly enough now?”

Fang Yanran’s eyes twitched, “…It’s okay, not too ugly.”

After all, his natural appearance was still there, and no matter how much he tried to look unattractive, he wouldn’t look too bad.

However, she forgot to mention, “Qianqian can’t see for now.”

So Fu Qianxing’s efforts were in vain.

After class, Fu Qianxing would actively seek out Mu Qianqian for a chat, but Mu Qianqian was focused solely on her studies and paid him little attention.

Repeatedly hitting a wall, Fu Qianxing was becoming increasingly frustrated.

He went to a quiet place and sought advice from his cousin, “Cousin, the girl I like doesn’t like me. How do I pursue her?”

Fu Sihan’s tone was cold and impatient, “You called me just for this?”

“But I really like this girl. How can I win her over?”

Fu Sihan sneered, “You’re asking me this question?”

Fu Qianxing realized, yes, his cousin had been single for many years and only had women approach him; how could he possibly understand pursuing women?

In the business and finance world, his cousin could turn things around with ease and dominate. But when it came to matters of the heart… his cousin was like a blank slate.

He must have been in such a rush that he made the mistake of calling his cousin in a moment of desperation.

“I forgot, you’re a ‘steel tree that doesn’t blossom.’ I guess I asked the wrong person.”

He silently criticized in his mind about how his cousin managed to have such a cold demeanor and how his cousin’s wife could tolerate it.

Just as he was about to hang up, Fu Sihan remembered his grandmother’s request and offered one last piece of advice, “For women’s matters, ask Cheng Lin. He has more experience.”

“Oh, how could I not have thought of that? Thank you, cousin!”

Fu Qianxing quickly sought advice from Cheng Lin on matters of the heart.

Cheng Lin, who was out at a bar, took a moment to return his call and gave him some pointers.

The gist was to observe the girl’s preferences and needs, and approach things from those angles.

After a few days of observation, Fu Qianxing noticed that Mu Qianqian was a rather frugal girl and had even applied for financial aid before.

So, when they met again, Fu Qianxing took the initiative and said to Mu Qianqian, “There’s a part-time job available at the café outside the school. The pay is pretty good. Do you want to give it a try?”

Mu Qianqian was indeed interested, “My eyesight isn’t very good. Can I still do it?”

“It’s fine, don’t worry. All you have to do is serve coffee and desserts.”

After class, Mu Qianqian went with Fu Qianxing to the café for an interview.

After a brief interview, Mu Qianqian was hired. The part-time pay was 200 yuan per hour, which was quite generous for a student job.

“Thank you so much. You’ve been a huge help,” Mu Qianqian sincerely thanked him.

Fu Qianxing scratched his head, “Haha, no need to thank me. I really wanted to be friends with a top student like you.”

After agreeing on the work schedule, Mu Qianqian left.

Once she was gone, Fu Qianxing handed a card to the café owner. “Pay her wages from this card. Your reward is also included.”

The café owner bowed repeatedly, “Thank you, Young Master Fu! I’ll make sure to handle everything you’ve asked.”