Seeing that Qian Hao wanted to take refuge with him, Lin Mu was no fool. He naturally knew that Qian Hao wanted to follow him upstairs for safety, while also hoping to get some food and drink to fill his stomach. Lin Mu immediately sneered at Qian Hao. "Tch. I have plenty of people around me to handle things. What I need right now is a woman. What would I want a grown man like you following me for?"
Seeing that Lin Mu was about to reject him, Qian Hao grew anxious, but he still calmly said, "Young Master Lin, listen to yourself. The two of us often eat, drink, and have fun together. Don't I know what kind of people Young Master Lin likes? Just go upstairs and wait. I'll find you a beauty to keep you company in a little while. I guarantee you'll be satisfied."
It had to be said that Qian Hao was truly a rotten bastard. The moment he said those words, everyone nearby looked at him with contempt. Lin Mu, however, admired him, and immediately felt an overwhelming sense of accomplishment.
With a laugh, he patted Qian Hao's cheek and said, "Not bad. Looks like bringing you along all this time wasn't a waste. Fine, then. I'll go upstairs and eat and drink first. Bring a pretty girl up for me later. Remember, don't bring anyone ugly or with a bad figure. Otherwise, I'll kick you downstairs along with her. If you satisfy me, I guarantee you'll enjoy good food and drink by following me."
With that, Lin Mu led several followers back upstairs, while Qian Hao hurried to the side and began searching for a target. And wouldn't you know it? Just as Zhao Tianlei watched the scene in curiosity, wondering how anyone could be willing to fall for Qian Hao's tricks, two girls actually followed Qian Hao upstairs together.
Although Zhao Tianlei couldn't see the two girls' faces clearly from the corner, he could still make out their figures as they went upstairs. They both had long, flowing hair and exquisite figures.
"These bastards do nothing but prey on the girls at school. Why didn't the zombies bite them to death just now?"
Their actions naturally angered many of the students present, but even so, everyone merely spoke in hushed voices, afraid that those people would hear them and come looking for trouble.
After Lin Mu led the two girls upstairs, Wu Bin couldn't help nodding in praise. "I never expected Shen Xinyu to reject Lin Mu's demands in front of everyone. No wonder she's our campus goddess. She really has class. I thought those actresses would all find themselves a patron at a critical moment. Especially someone willing to humble himself and curry favor with a rich second-generation heir like Lin Mu—she's the first one I've ever seen."
Zhao Tianlei chimed in, "Female celebrities are people too. Do you think all of them rose to fame through unspoken rules? Still, after what Lin Mu did, I have a new opinion of Shen Xinyu. Seeing the look on Lin Mu's face after being humiliated was satisfying."
As the two continued commenting, Ye Sitong said, "Judging by the two of you, I'm guessing you've both been secretly in love with Shen Xinyu for a long time. Since that's the case, why don't you go over and invite her here? At a time like this, as long as you show her a little kindness, Shen Xinyu will certainly be grateful. Just don't make any outrageous demands like Lin Mu did."
After hearing Ye Sitong's words, Wu Bin hurriedly explained, "Hehe, I just admire the movies Shen Xinyu has made. Tianlei is the one who really likes her. He's been secretly in love with her for every year he's been at this school."
After saying that, Wu Bin quickly patted Zhao Tianlei and said, "Exactly, Tianlei. If you step up now, you'll be a hero saving a beauty. You can win the goddess in one move. Go!"
Faced with their claims, Zhao Tianlei immediately blushed and hurriedly defended himself. "What nonsense are you two spouting? Shen Xinyu is a Big Star. I'm just a poor loser. How could I ever harbor any improper thoughts about her?"
Seeing Zhao Tianlei's clearly insincere expression, Ye Sitong felt a distinct surge of jealousy. Even so, she still urged him, "Zhao Tianlei, this is a great opportunity. I'm telling you, if you miss it and someone else takes advantage of the opening, it'll be too late for you to regret it. If you have the courage, go over and pull Shen Xinyu here just like you rescued and helped me earlier. Give her something to eat and drink, and she'll definitely develop a good impression of you."
After hearing Ye Sitong's words, Zhao Tianlei couldn't help hesitating. Just as she had said, this was a good opportunity. If someone else got there first, he might genuinely regret it. Zhao Tianlei immediately handed his backpack and the fire axe in his hand to Wu Bin, then stood up and walked straight toward Shen Xinyu, who was hiding quietly among the crowd.
After publicly rejecting Lin Mu just now and making him leave in shame and anger, Shen Xinyu had been sitting with the female assistant, the two of them huddled together with their knees drawn up. Suddenly, Shen Xinyu sensed someone approaching. Tensing instinctively, she sat up like a startled rabbit and looked at the person. Then she froze when she realized it was her classmate, Zhao Tianlei. Even so, she remained on guard, afraid that he might do something harmful to her.
Seeing Shen Xinyu suddenly sit upright and look at him, Zhao Tianlei froze as well. Under her watchful gaze, he approached awkwardly. After glancing around and confirming that no one was nearby, he carefully said, "Shen Xinyu, if it's convenient, could you come with me for a moment? I have something to tell you."
Zhao Tianlei's words did not put Shen Xinyu at ease. Instead, they made her even more guarded. After all, Shen Xinyu was a celebrity and the goddess of countless men's fantasies. She had long been familiar with men harassing and confessing to her for no reason. So even though Zhao Tianlei seemed like an honest, straightforward young man, Shen Xinyu still refused to lower her guard.
Perhaps seeing Shen Xinyu's wariness, Sister Hua, the female assistant beside her, quickly stepped in front of Shen Xinyu. Staring at Zhao Tianlei, she said sternly, "I'm sorry, but our Xinyu is already very tired and needs to rest. If you really care about her and like her, then don't disturb her."
Seeing that Shen Xinyu didn't answer at all and remained on guard, while the seemingly burly female assistant stood in front of him, Zhao Tianlei could do nothing but feel helpless. It seemed that unless he explained himself, neither of them would follow him. Taking advantage of the students nearby chatting among themselves, Zhao Tianlei slowly approached the female assistant and whispered into her ear, "I have some food here. I just don't dare take it out in front of everyone, or there are too many people for me to protect it. If you and Shen Xinyu are hungry, follow me over there. We can eat something somewhere out of the way."
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