Chapter 238
There’s a saying: “A beautiful woman is a disaster.”
Shen Mengjie knew exactly how to leverage her advantages and expertly grasp the psychology of men.
Just a single glance, a fleeting expression of vulnerability and admiration, could sway the relationship between Ye Liangchen and Xue Shaohua.
People like Shen Mengjie represent a different kind of extreme.
She relished the sense of achievement that came from being pursued, but this wasn’t genuine affection; it was merely a testament to her own allure...
For this, she could lower herself and adopt a delicate demeanor, but her ultimate goal was simply to please herself and enjoy the entire process...
Thus, Shen Mengjie existed in a state of another kind of extremity...
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**Chapter 289: Does Long Ge Miss Me?**
Watching Xue Shaohua’s retreating figure, Ye Liangchen narrowed his eyes. If he didn’t still have use for Xue Shaohua, he would have made him pay for his arrogance today.
At the very least, he needed to remind him who the real king was.
Gradually pulling his gaze away, Ye Liangchen looked up at the night sky and took a deep breath, his mind filled with the image of Xue Shaohua describing Hu Yuying in a roguish manner—something he had never even dreamed of in his past life.
“Hu Yuying, I’ll make you realize who truly loves you in this world.”
“Though I’m a knight of redemption, even knights get tired and need a hug of love.”
“What are you doing now? Have you thought of me even for a moment...”
“I’m thinking of you.” Hu Yuying smiled brightly, her cheeks flushing like a shy little woman.
Every time Long Aotian saw Hu Yuying blush like that, it sent a thrill through him.
Gentle, innocent, with her heart and eyes filled with thoughts of him—how could he not be moved?
Especially after having tasted her sweetness, his resistance was even weaker.
“Did Long Ge miss me?” Hu Yuying asked in a small voice, aware that she had become particularly clingy to him lately.
In the past, she would never have asked such a question, but now she felt an inexplicable urge to know, even though it seemed silly. She just wanted Long Ge to say he missed her too.
This change was beyond Hu Yuying’s control, as if every girl in love experienced such a psychological shift.
“I miss you, every moment of every day.” Long Aotian replied with a chuckle.
“Yay, I’m so happy!”
Hearing the answer she longed for, the little girl beamed with joy.
Seeing her so happy made Long Aotian wish he could rush to A University right now, wrap her in his arms, and tease her mercilessly.
It was as if she could see through his thoughts from across the screen, Hu Yuying grinned like a sly little fox, “No way!”
Having seen Long Ge in a passionate moment, she could tell he was overflowing with energy.
“What are you saying? Is that how you see me?” Long Aotian feigned seriousness.
Faced with the serious Long Ge, Hu Yuying innocently extended two slender, fair fingers, “Long Ge has tricked me twice.”
At this, Long Aotian chuckled awkwardly, even his thick skin couldn’t hide the blush creeping onto his face.
To get close to her, he had indeed tricked her twice, and he felt a bit embarrassed about it.
He instinctively wanted to say, “I’ll hit you,” but the words just wouldn’t come out.
The dynamics between them had completely shifted without either of them realizing it.
When it came to her, he felt utterly helpless.
To scold her? He couldn’t bear to.
To tease her? He couldn’t bring himself to do it.
What could he do? Just pamper her.
He’d teach her a lesson when they met, and when she begged for mercy, he wouldn’t let her off the hook. Hmph...
The next day, campus life resumed as usual.
“If they call my name, just say I’m here.”
“Aren’t you going today?”
“Yeah.”
“Don’t forget we have a gathering this afternoon.” Huang Fei reminded him. This gathering was meant to ease the tension between Lao Ao and Shen Mengjie.
If Lao Ao didn’t show up, Shen Mengjie would surely think he was unwilling, and she might throw a fit again.
“I’ll definitely be back before training this afternoon.” Long Aotian said, putting on his jacket and stepping out of the dorm.
“Ah, Lao Ao always does this, being all mysterious. It makes me want to follow him and see what he’s up to.” Xu Shuai stretched and joked.
“Go ahead, I’ll support you in spirit.” Li Longlong added with a laugh, “And when you come back, bring me some breakfast.”
With the weather getting cooler, getting out of bed in the morning was a real struggle; the warmth of the blankets was just too inviting.
“Forget it, I brought breakfast last time. It’s your turn this time.”
“Bull! You were just bringing food for your girl, we brothers were just tagging along…”
“Tagging along still counts…”
As Xu Shuai and Li Longlong bantered back and forth, Huang Fei was already sending a good morning message to Shen Mengjie.
He also confirmed the time for their afternoon gathering.
One good thing about T University was that after cultural classes and specialized courses, there was plenty of free time left.
In the girls’ dormitory.
Huang Xiaojing heard Shen Mengjie’s phone notification and called out towards the bathroom, “Mengjie, your phone is ringing.”
“Coming!” Shen Mengjie replied, twisting her long hair up while adjusting her clothes, her face still sporting a freshly applied mask.
“Thanks!”
Huang Xiaojing shot a glance at Shen Mengjie, who had stopped hiding her powerful “green tea” attributes ever since the campus network incident.
As a fellow woman, she had to admit that Shen Mengjie was quite skilled in certain aspects, like a dangerous yet captivating villain.
Sometimes, Huang Xiaojing wondered if she would be attracted to Shen Mengjie if she were a boy. The answer was a resounding yes.
“Can’t you tone it down a bit?” she said, exasperated.
Shen Mengjie chuckled and tugged at Huang Xiaojing’s hand, “Today, Huang Fei is treating us and wants to invite us to hang out.”
“Got it.” In the dorm, Wang Lijuan, whose boyfriend Xu Shuai was in Huang Fei’s dorm, would definitely join the gathering.
But before they went, there was a small question she needed to ask.
So, Huang Xiaojing quietly inquired, “Can I ask what your feelings for Huang Fei are right now?”
“Not sure.” After replying to the message, Shen Mengjie’s pupils constricted slightly as she tossed her phone onto the bed, saying helplessly, “If I had to say, I guess we’re friends now.”
After the campus network incident, Huang Fei still stood by her side. Even though she had clearly rejected him, his mention of a one-year agreement made it impossible for her to refuse outright.
Though Shen Mengjie didn’t quite understand the purpose of this one-year agreement, her playful nature made her want to give it a try.
That was just how she was—her interests came quickly and faded just as fast...
As Shen Mengjie left first, Wang Lijuan on the bed sighed, “I don’t think they’re a good match.”
Xu Shuai had shared quite a bit with her, and considering Shen Mengjie’s current attitude, Wang Lijuan felt compelled to say this.
Huang Xiaojing nodded in agreement, “Yeah, even we can see it, but Huang Fei still doesn’t want to give up.”
“You could say he’s infatuated, but it’s a pity he’s fallen for Shen Mengjie. If it were another girl, she might have been moved by now.”
Huang Xiaojing glanced towards the balcony, “Who can really say for sure about these things?”
“I just hope Mengjie won’t regret it later…”
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**Chapter 290: Are You Even Capable?**
“Juan, over here!” Xu Shuai waved his hand high upon seeing Wang Lijuan and her group.
“Why are you the only one here?” Shen Mengjie asked instinctively when she noticed only Xu Shuai.
“Lao Huang went ahead to book a private room. Lao Ao is preparing a confession plan, and Lao Li wants to confess to his senior too. They should be here soon, so I’m waiting for you guys to go to the restaurant together.”
After hearing Xu Shuai’s explanation, Shen Mengjie scoffed, “A confession plan? Does someone like Long Aotian really get troubled by something like that?”
“Don’t laugh; Lao Ao is taking this very seriously. Let’s head over first; I bet Lao Huang has everything sorted out by now.”
With that, Xu Shuai turned to Wang Lijuan, grinning as he leaned closer, whispering, “I saw some roasted chestnuts you like earlier, so I bought you some. Here, have a taste.”
As he spoke, he unzipped his jacket and pulled out a box of roasted chestnuts, handing it to Wang Lijuan.
Wang Lijuan glanced at the amused expressions of her two roommates, her face turning slightly red, “I could have bought them myself.”
“I just wanted to get them for you.” Xu Shuai grinned, his playful demeanor shining through.
Only through comparison can one truly appreciate the goodness of those around them.
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