Chapter 154: Heartwarming Chicken Soup, First Encounter
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“It has nothing to do with me,” he said, closing the book with a snap, and walked away.
The figure was clear and aloof, a lone and cold arrogance.
Indeed, Lin Shumo never cared about the affairs within the circle, and he had never admitted he was a part of it.
However, being born into the Lin family, with an indescribable nobility, he was always unilaterally pulled into it for the sake of elevating the overall standards of the circle.
Fortunately, while he didn’t admit it, he never denied it either.
Now, the onlookers didn’t find it strange. They watched him leave and then continued discussing whether they should teach Jiang Fuyue a lesson—
“I think a proper warning is necessary.”
“How to warn her? Verbally? Su Qing’s mouth is quite sharp, but what’s the result?”
“Then… bring a few people to show her some colors?”
“Are you crazy? Fighting during the training camp? Do you want them to die faster?”
“Besides, Su Qing and Chen Sichang are being punished. Several coaches are watching us now. Once we make a move, it’s sure to be caught. Who will take the blame?”
This time, no one spoke.
Securing a spot in the competition was not easy. They came here for training, not to engage in internal conflicts.
No one was foolish. They wouldn’t sacrifice their future for such trivial disputes.
“But we can’t just let it go like this, right?” A male student who usually had a good relationship with Su Qing and Chen Sichang hesitantly spoke up.
“We can’t just let it go,” the leader among them rubbed his chin, smiling ambiguously, “so, how about you go find Jiang Fuyue and give her a verbal warning?”
The male student was dumbfounded, suddenly widening his eyes, “Me?!”
“Yeah, I can see that you have some opinions about Jiang Fuyue. You’ve probably been holding a stomach full of complaints for a long time. This is a good opportunity for you to vent. Seize it.”
After saying that, the leader patted his shoulder as if he had great expectations for him, then… left.
Others also left in pairs or alone.
Left behind, Wang Haojun, burdened with this “mission,” stood still for a while, unable to react.
The next day, Jiang Fuyue noticed frequent glances in her direction during class.
She paid no attention to it.
After completing the last question of the last problem, she said, “Teacher, I’m done,” and handed in her paper.
“Teacher, I’m done,” another voice echoed not far away.
Jiang Fuyue turned her head, coincidentally meeting the gaze of the person who spoke. In mid-air, their eyes connected, then withdrew simultaneously.
Lin Shumo’s face remained indifferent, like a little Bodhisattva untouched by the mundane world.
Jiang Fuyue, with a calm brow and quiet eyes, showed no emotion.
Qin Libin collected their papers and immediately went to the podium to secretly check their answers.
As expected, both were perfect.
He looked at his own paper, which was only halfway completed, and had to admit, “I’m old…”
Jiang Fuyue went straight to the cafeteria, while Lin Shumo headed toward the school gate.
They walked in opposite directions without exchanging words.
Outside the school gate.
Zhong Ziang, wearing sunglasses, leaned against a supercar, his gaze fixed on the school gate under the scorching sun.
Finally seeing the familiar figure, he immediately stood upright, “Little Momo, over here!”
Lin Shumo’s brow twitched, unable to hold back, “Don’t shout randomly.”
“Tsk, after shouting for so many years, now you’re saying it’s too late? Am I embarrassing you now?” Zhong Ziang teased.
Lin Shumo ignored him.
“You should have come earlier. It’s embarrassing now, isn’t it?” Zhong Ziang continued.
“…”
Lin Shumo said, “Why did you come to me? We’re in a closed training session recently. If you want to have fun, go find Lian Chengkai. He’s bored at home.”
“Hehe, have fun? I’m a good student now.”
Lin Shumo raised an eyebrow, appraising him up and down, “Did your trip to Linhuai transform you?”
“Heh heh…” Zhong Ziang rubbed his hands.
Seeing his actions, Lin Shumo had an intuition that there was no good intention behind this. As expected—
“Help me with a favor.”
“What favor?” he asked with some wariness.
Zhong Ziang opened the car door, took out a… uh… thermos?
Then handed it to him.
Lin Shumo dared not take it, “What is this?”
“Chicken soup.”
“?”
“You hold it first! I’ll close the car door.”
Lin Shumo reluctantly took it, his ears turning slightly red, “Q University’s food is quite good. There’s no need for you to prepare these things. It’s kind of… overkill.”
“Who said it’s for you?”
Lin Shumo: “?”
“Hehe, could you please help me deliver this to Jiang Fuyue? Just say it’s a gift from me, personally delivered!”
Lin Shumo: “?”
“Jiang Fuyue, you should know her, right? The girl who participated in the summer camp training with you this time, well… um… quite a beautiful girl, slim waist, long legs, especially goddess-like when not smiling…”
“You’re giving her soup?” Lin Shumo’s eyebrows furrowed tightly, looking at him with suspicion, “What’s your relationship with her?”
“Just… classmates,” Zhong Ziang’s eyes flickered slightly, and a layer of abnormal redness quickly spread across his neck.
Lin Shumo said with certainty, “You like her.”
“Heh, you’re indeed my brother, always hitting the bullseye. Impressive!” Zhong Ziang punched him on the shoulder, feeling triumphant.
“Do you know her from Linhuai?”
“Yes.”
“Are you together?”
“Not yet… I’m in the process of pursuing her!”
Lin Shumo sneered, “No wonder you’re so attentive, resorting to such a lame move as sending soup.”
“What lame move? This is sincerity! My mom personally cooked it, and it smells delicious!”
Having tasted Xie Yunzao’s cooking, Lin Shumo couldn’t help but scoff.
“If she refuses to accept it, what should I do? What if she rejects it? How do I save face?”
Zhong Ziang had thought about it, “If she doesn’t want it, just drink it yourself. It’s convenient and no waste.”
Lin Shumo: “?”
“Anyway, you must make sure to deliver it to her hands!” Zhong Ziang emphasized before leaving.
Lin Shumo watched the departing sports car and then looked down at the thermos in his hand.
His expression… was indescribable.
Meanwhile, Jiang Fuyue had finished lunch and was heading back to the dormitory.
At this moment, others had just finished class and were flooding into the cafeteria.
The advantage of submitting the exam early was now magnified. No need to wait in line, no need to find a seat. She could freely choose the freshest dishes and even get extra minutes of lunch break…
“Jiang, Jiang, Jiang Fuyue! Stop!”
A furious shout came from behind, but it was not difficult to detect the lack of real strength in the voice.
She turned around, and a stranger’s face came into view.
From head to toe, the guy was all about top-notch fashion brands, about 1.75 meters tall, not very tall, and had a slender figure. There was even a bright red pimple on his nose.
“Are you calling me?”
Wang Haojun finally summoned the courage to shout, but when Jiang Fuyue turned to look at him, her detached and indifferent gaze swept him from head to toe, and he suddenly felt timid.
“Did you call me?” she asked again.
“Y-y-yes!”
“Are you stuttering?”
“N-n-no.” Wang Haojun wished he could slap himself. Why did he have to fumble at this crucial moment!
Jiang Fuyue didn’t smile; she didn’t even show any other expression. “What’s the matter?”
“Y-y-y-you and S-Su Qing and C-C-Chen, Chen Sichang…”
“Straighten your tongue before speaking. Your noise is annoying.”
Wang Haojun: “?” The young master was being looked down upon for the first time, feeling a bit confused.
Just as Jiang Fuyue was about to walk away, he reacted and caught up with her.
Now, his tongue was straight, and the words spilled out, “What you did to Su Qing and Chen Sichang has seriously offended our circle!”
When Jiang Fuyue waited for him to continue, she suddenly stopped. “Is that it?”
“It’s not just that,” Wang Haojun originally wanted to see her reaction, but he didn’t see anything and felt disappointed. Not only did he fail to see anything, but he was also criticized for being slow?
D*mn it!
“I came today to warn you, don’t try to provoke people in our circle, or else…”
This guy also stopped, and Jiang Fuyue had to hand him a line, “Or else what?”
Wang Haojun, seeing that she finally spoke according to his desired rhythm, couldn’t help but feel pleased.
“Or else, you’ll know how powerful we are!”
Jiang Fuyue: “….Stupid.”
He thought he could say something impressive, but it turned out to be dull. His enthusiasm instantly disappeared.
“Next time, send someone more presentable. As for you…” She shook her head. It was better not to comment.
Wang Haojun: “?” Feeling offended.
As Jiang Fuyue walked a short distance away, she hadn’t completely left his silly gaze when Lin Shumo walked towards her.
But this time… his gaze was fixed on her.
Jiang Fuyue raised an eyebrow, calmly returning the gaze.
What, does the capital circle plan to use the old trick of politeness before hostility?
Send a fool to scout first, then bring out the big boss to bite?
Although she didn’t intentionally inquire, Jiang Fuyue knew that Lin Shumo was a top figure in that circle.
And her intuition proved correct because he not only stared at her but also stopped in front of her.
“Jiang Fuyue?” The boy’s voice had a clear and crisp quality, like a spring on a stone.
Rippling and cool, every word was as crisp as a crystal.
Many curious gazes from around fell on the two.
Including Wang Haojun: “?” Why did Young Master Lin come? Wasn’t it said that he didn’t care?
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