Chapter 224
Ye Liangchen took a deep breath. He had upheld the knightly way for so long; it was time to put that into action!
After all, a knight never retreats!
He flicked his hair back. “I’m getting a new hairstyle this afternoon. Shen Mengjie, I hope you can last a little longer under my charm. Heh, this is going to be fun.”
...
The morning flew by in a blur.
Hu Yuying packed her things and pulled out her phone to send a message in the group chat with her friends.
Then she picked up her stuff and headed back to the dorm to change clothes.
Xue Shaohua, who had been posing at the door, noticed that Hu Yuying didn’t even glance his way, and he couldn’t help but clench his fists.
He had done so much just to catch Hu Yuying’s eye, even if it was just for a moment.
He couldn’t believe that with his high style and the earrings in his ears, he wouldn’t attract her attention.
After all, his outfit had drawn the gaze of many...
He looked up in the direction Hu Yuying had gone, sighed quietly, and followed her with one hand in his pocket. “I’m like a lone wolf in the night, silently guarding and licking my wounds, just hoping you can see me...”
He chuckled softly to himself. “Who would’ve thought this wayward son would eventually settle down!”
At the same time, he felt deeply moved by his own silent devotion and efforts...
On the other side.
Back in her dorm, Hu Yuying took out a little black dress. She recalled the look on Long Ge’s face the first time he saw her in it, and she shyly bit her lip, smiling sweetly at the dress.
After changing into the little black dress, she left the dorm again.
She was off to find Qingxue and Wan Ning to complete today’s shoot and earn some pocket money. She wanted to buy lots and lots of things for her grandpa, grandma, and Long Ge. Hehe...
With that thought, Hu Yuying felt cheerful, her steps light as she walked toward the school gate.
Along the way, she noticed many people’s gazes were on her, so she instinctively lowered her eyes and quickened her pace.
Xue Shaohua, who was just about to leave, also caught sight of this scene and couldn’t help but stare.
The little black dress hugged her figure perfectly, accentuating her youthful curves.
It was sexy...
But those clear, innocent eyes were so pure and endearing...
“What’s she all dressed up for? Is she going to meet Long Aotian for a hotel rendezvous?”
Thinking of this, Xue Shaohua’s heart raced uncontrollably, and he unconsciously followed her, even if it was just to eavesdrop from behind a wall.
It was like writing Hu Yuying’s name in smoke and inhaling it deeply.
“Does this mean I’m part of it too?” Xue Shaohua muttered in a daze...
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Chapter 272: The Standard for Quality Guys
Leaving the school and nearing the subway entrance, Hu Yuying spotted Li Qingxue and Lin Wan Ning from a distance.
After Hu Yuying left in the morning, Li Qingxue and Lin Wan Ning had been wandering around A University.
When they received Hu Yuying’s message, they agreed to meet at the subway entrance.
As Hu Yuying approached, Li Qingxue and Lin Wan Ning stepped forward, handing her the fruit tea in their hands while their narrowed eyes appraised her from head to toe.
“Are you dressing up like this to seduce my brother?”
Li Qingxue exclaimed, realization dawning on her. “No wonder you were so focused last night; you were just a bit flustered, huh?”
Hu Yuying shot her a glare. “Who’s more flustered, you or me?”
Sure, she did have a little crush on Long Ge, but she couldn’t admit to being anxious about watching a short video.
“I really don’t know how your waist is so slim,” Lin Wan Ning said, looking at Hu Yuying’s tiny waist with a hint of envy.
Especially against the backdrop of the simple black dress, her figure was accentuated beautifully.
In the past, Hu Yuying had always worn loose clothing, but ever since Long Aotian helped her pick out outfits, her figure had been perfectly showcased. That tiny waist was like a deadly weapon.
Not to mention the boys, even they sometimes couldn’t help but want to touch it.
“First strike wins.” Hu Yuying beamed, playfully pinching Lin Wan Ning’s long leg.
After spending so much time together, Li Qingxue was all talk; despite her fierce words, she would still blush when it came to the real deal.
Lin Wan Ning was different; she was bold and could always make both herself and Qingxue blush.
She really knew how to have fun...
After a bit of playful banter, the three girls finally entered the subway station.
“Where are we headed now?” Hu Yuying asked softly.
“To the internal road near our school.” This was a plan Lin Wan Ning and Li Qingxue had discussed, and Hu Yuying had no objections. Who knows, they might even run into Long Ge.
“Yuying, you’ve become so cheeky lately. Just look at that mischievous smile of yours...”
“I haven’t!” Hu Yuying turned her head. “If you keep talking nonsense, I’ll tickle you...”
They arrived at the internal road of the music academy.
Tall trees lined both sides, and the falling leaves created a picturesque scene, allowing one to truly appreciate the beauty of autumn.
“It’s so beautiful here,” Hu Yuying said softly, gazing up at the leaves drifting down from the branches.
“Right?” Lin Wan Ning chuckled. This was where she and her brother had first met.
“That’s my school over there, and this is my brother’s school. How about I take you around later?”
“Sure!” Hu Yuying and Li Qingxue nodded, smiling. The youthful atmosphere was truly uplifting.
“Let’s let Hu Yuying decide whether we visit the music academy first or my brother’s school.”
“Why do I have to decide?” Hu Yuying knew their intentions all too well; they were just looking for a way to tease her.
If she suggested visiting Long Ge’s school first, she could already imagine how they would mock her along the way.
“If I have to choose, then let’s go to the music academy first.” Hu Yuying wasn’t falling for their tricks.
“Really?” Lin Wan Ning grinned slyly, completely shedding her previous cool demeanor.
“Are you sure?” Li Qingxue looked at Hu Yuying with a playful smile, clearly not believing her.
Lin Wan Ning even pretended to check the time. “If I remember correctly, my brother has a cultural class in the morning, and he should be in a specialized class around this time. We might just spot him on the playground...”
“Then you better think it through...”
Seeing the two of them grinning like children, Hu Yuying bit her lip. “How about we go to Long Ge’s school first?”
At this, Li Qingxue and Lin Wan Ning burst into laughter.
Hearing them laugh at her, Hu Yuying raised her hand to grab them.
But they were already on guard, spinning away and dodging far out of reach.
Knowing she was being played, she still willingly went along...
...
She instinctively wanted to toss her hair, but then remembered she had styled it today, and the gel made it unmovable.
With a helpless smile, she looked at the rose in her hand, leaned in to take a deep whiff, then closed her eyes, slowly lifting her head to reveal a look of bliss.
Ye Liangchen nodded in satisfaction, picked up the rose, and walked toward the agreed-upon direction.
“Mengjie.”
Watching that alluring and graceful silhouette, Ye Liangchen instinctively flicked his hair back and called out softly in a bubbly voice.
Hearing someone call her name, Shen Mengjie furrowed her brows, her small hands clenching into fists.
Taking a deep breath to suppress her displeasure, she turned to face him, only to break down completely, bursting into laughter.
“Pfft, hahahaha...”
What met her eyes was a slick hairstyle, clearly styled with care, especially the distinct center parting.
“What kind of hairstyle is that?”
Shen Mengjie pointed at Ye Liangchen’s slicked-back hair, laughing so hard she could barely stand.
Holding a rose, Ye Liangchen looked at Shen Mengjie’s smile and helplessly replied, “This is a trendy hairstyle, a sign of a high-quality man’s maturity.”
In the years to come, this hairstyle would become increasingly popular, with even some celebrities sporting it at events and on the red carpet.
It’s easy to imagine just how fashionable this hairstyle would become.
As they spoke, Shen Mengjie led Ye Liangchen forward.
She needed to dig deeper into what schemes Ye Liangchen might have against Long Aotian.
She didn’t want to owe anyone a favor; she could always give Long Aotian a heads-up later.
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