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Chapter 33: Lin Zhe

The light in the bedroom shone brightly.

Jiang Yubing gently turned off the light, then carefully lay down next to Shen Qingxuan.

Maybe it was because she had been busy all day, her body and mind both felt extremely exhausted.

She quickly fell asleep, her breathing gradually becoming even and gentle.

……

A few weeks passed in a flash.

Today was club recruitment day, and the school bustled with excitement.

Shen Qingxuan and his friends arranged to come together to enjoy the lively atmosphere.

As soon as they arrived at the recruitment event, Zhang Yunhao’s eyes lit up instantly.

His face was full of barely contained excitement. “Wow, there are so many girls!”

“Yunhao, wipe your drool. Look at you, acting all useless like that.”

The speaker was Zhao Hu. He was Zhang Yunhao’s roommate.

Standing about 1.9 meters tall with a sturdy build, he was the powerhouse of their dorm.

They wandered around like Liu Grandma entering the Grand View Garden, looking here and there.

Over at the basketball club, upbeat music “Too Pretty” played loudly.

A group of energetic students showed off their dazzling basketball skills, Their sharp dribbling and precise shots drew waves of screams from the crowd.

But who would have thought that this brawny guy only stood at the basketball club for a bit, Before his gaze was attracted by the anime club not far away.

The anime club was decorated in a way that was truly otherworldly, With all kinds of anime posters and figurines displayed in abundance.

There were even a few students wearing exquisite cosplay costumes, warmly inviting new members.

Zhao Hu said nothing and strode right over to the anime club, Leaving Shen Qingxuan and Zhang Yunhao staring on in disbelief.

Zhang Yunhao looked incredibly shocked. “What’s going on? He actually ran off to the anime club.”

“Is he trying to transform from ‘muscle man’ into an ‘otaku’?”

Shen Qingxuan couldn’t help but laugh. “Who knows.”

“Maybe he’s always had a hidden anime dream inside!”

Zhang Yunhao went to the dance club, While Shen Qingxuan planned to wander around by himself.

Before he realized it, he arrived at the performance club.

“Junior?”

A clear and pleasant female voice sounded softly in his ear.

The voice was gentle and even felt familiar.

Shen Qingxuan subconsciously turned his head toward the direction of the voice, At that moment, he froze completely.

The girl before him wore a bright and dazzling red dress, Her face was stunning, her skin fairer than snow, and her features carried a classical charm.

Without knowing any better, one might have thought she was an ancient princess, Who accidentally wandered into this bustling modern school!

“Who are you?”

Shen Qingxuan’s gaze shifted back and forth across the girl’s face, He kept feeling that her voice sounded familiar.

But he simply couldn’t remember who she was, no matter how hard he tried.

Jiang Zhiyan looked at Shen Qingxuan’s confused and adorable expression, She couldn’t help but chuckle softly. “Junior, I’m your neighbor.”

“Ah?”

This surprised Shen Qingxuan even more.

This transformation was too much, It was like she had become a completely different person.

Before Shen Qingxuan could recover from his shock, A little girl with a ponytail hurried up to Jiang Zhiyan.

“President, everything’s ready.”

Jiang Zhiyan gave a gentle nod.

Before leaving, She turned back and gave Shen Qingxuan a sweet smile.

“Junior, wait for me, okay?”

Before Shen Qingxuan could reply, she walked away quickly.

Watching her receding figure, Shen Qingxuan smiled helplessly.

He had planned to leave, But after thinking for a moment, he still walked to the Hanfu club’s performance area.

On stage.

Jiang Zhiyan led a group of students in a graceful dance.

Their movements were light and elegant, their sleeves fluttering, every gesture revealed a classical beauty.

Those gorgeous costumes and lively dance steps

Seemed to transport Shen Qingxuan across time and space, Bringing him into a splendid ancient era.

……

When the performance ended, the applause in the audience gradually faded.

Jiang Zhiyan changed her clothes offstage and walked out from backstage.

She wore a white striped T-shirt, her slightly tousled hairstyle framing her features just right, Her whole being radiated a sunny, handsome charm, Like a boy straight out of a youth novel.

She walked straight over to where Shen Qingxuan was waiting at the side, A gentle smile hung at her lips as she spoke warmly. “Waited long, junior?”

Shen Qingxuan shook his head, replying softly, “Not for long.”

Jiang Zhiyan continued, “I mentioned treating you to a meal last time. Do you have time now, junior?”

Hearing this, a trace of hesitation flashed across Shen Qingxuan’s face.

However, this small change didn’t escape Jiang Zhiyan’s eyes.

“What, are you planning to refuse me, junior?” Jiang Zhiyan joked half-seriously.

Shen Qingxuan secretly complained in his heart, thinking this really left him no way out!

It was only helping her change a light bulb, wasn’t this thank you a bit too passionate?

With no choice, he could only nod his head in agreement.

The two walked side by side toward the school gates, chatting casually along the way.

Just as they were about to exit the school, a surprised voice came from the right. “Jiang Zhiyan…”

Shen Qingxuan instinctively turned toward the voice.

He saw a handsome young man hurrying over to them.

There was also a person following beside him, looking like a little lackey.

Jiang Zhiyan recognized who it was, feeling uneasy inside.

She edged closer to Shen Qingxuan and lowered her voice. “Let’s go…”

“Ah?” Shen Qingxuan looked confused, not understanding the situation at all.

But his body instinctively quickened its pace, following Jiang Zhiyan in a hurry.

But after only a few steps, the handsome young man caught up and reached out to block their way.

“Jiang Zhiyan, you run away when you see me—what does that mean?” His tone was full of accusation.

Jiang Zhiyan’s expression stiffened, and she forced a smile. “Lin Zhe, long time no see.”

Lin Zhe snorted coldly, then fixed his gaze on Shen Qingxuan with suspicion and hostility. “Who is this?”

“Your new friend?”

This sudden scrutiny made Shen Qingxuan extremely uncomfortable. He instinctively stepped to the side, trying to put some distance between himself and Jiang Zhiyan.

Jiang Zhiyan sensed Shen Qingxuan’s awkwardness and subtly shielded him in front.

To avoid trouble, she explained, “Just an ordinary student, only having a meal together.”

Lin Zhe refused to let it go and stepped forward. “In such a hurry—just for a meal?”

The atmosphere became tense in an instant.

Shen Qingxuan stood off to the side, unable to advance or retreat.

He kept regretting coming for this meal, wondering how he ended up in such an awkward situation.

He snuck a glance at Jiang Zhiyan.

He saw her brows slightly furrowed, her expression complicated, clearly troubled about what to do.

At this moment, the lackey beside Lin Zhe suddenly spoke. “Boss, should we just…”

Before he could finish, Lin Zhe raised his hand to interrupt him. “Shut up, this isn’t your place to speak.”

Jiang Zhiyan took a deep breath and was about to speak, When Shen Qingxuan suddenly had a stroke of inspiration, slapped his forehead and said, “Oh, senior, I just remembered I still have something to do.”

“Why don’t we have that meal another day?”

As he spoke, he even looked apologetically at Jiang Zhiyan.

To any onlooker, it was clear that a little couple had gotten into a quarrel.

Shen Qingxuan thought that if he stayed, the misunderstanding would only get worse.

Jiang Zhiyan instantly understood what Shen Qingxuan meant.

If she didn’t settle this matter properly, she probably wouldn’t find peace in the future.

So she followed Shen Qingxuan’s words. “Alright, let me treat you next time.”

As soon as Jiang Zhiyan finished, Shen Qingxuan lifted his foot and got ready to leave.

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