Has Mu Feng Burned Out?

A gym membership for the annual meeting, a can of premium egg powder, and a pair of weighted dumbbells with perfectly fitting plates that wouldn't make a sound. But for Mu Feng, an energy-saving individual who had no desires and only wanted to coast through four years of university life like a private individual with no presence, "trouble" was what terrified him most. What could be more terrifying than "something" falling from the sky? Lin Qingyu, that terrifying woman, had easily seen through his true nature, using the words, "If you don't listen to me, you might have a lot of trouble in the future." ["For example, helping out in the Student Council every day, you'll be involved in every activity." "Oh? You're an independent individual, no one can make decisions for you, I have no right to interfere in your life?" "You know the school library, right?" "My family donated money to build it."] Mu Feng recalled that moment when he felt completely controlled, and his body trembled involuntarily. His gaze towards Lin Qingyu in the distance also carried a hint of fear. For Xiang Guan, the impression and indelible mark left by Lin Qingyu were far more profound and unforgettable. Xiang Guan felt a slight tremor in his heart, and the figure he had once loved so passionately reappeared in his mind. Indeed. Since Lin Qingyu could easily see through Mu Feng's reclusive and trouble-averse nature, she could naturally see through Xiang Guan's simple-minded yet deeply "affectionate" and love-craving nature as well. Being a freshman, he was clearly no match for the seasoned veterans. Lin Qingyu simply mentioned, "She has a roommate who's the most beautiful girl in the next department," and then conveniently introduced Xiao Ling's WeChat to Mu Feng. For Xiao Ling, receiving a free friend request was clearly not a burden, but an unexpected delight. The simple-minded Xiang Guan was thus seduced by Lin Qingyu's promise to "introduce him to a female senior" and Xiao Ling's "coquettish chat," creating the illusion that "she likes me," and was completely captivated. Before long, he had been completely manipulated by these two wicked women. Recalling his own pathetic, subservient self-serving behavior back then, even the now-normal and recovered Xiang Guan, who had overcome his depression, now looked at Lin Qingyu with a hint of fear. "This woman is too skilled; I can't outmaneuver her," a thought simultaneously arose in both Mu Feng and Xiang Guan's minds. After a brief silence, looking at Lin Qingyu and Xia Yan, who had already moved some distance ahead, Mu Feng took a deep breath and slowly said, "Let's follow them. We've come this far; it wouldn't be right not to go out for breakfast." "Agreed," Xiang Guan and those being followed, each with their own agendas, as well as the unsuspecting onlookers, were all preoccupied with their own thoughts, and no one noticed anyone else. The strange, subtle atmosphere continued eerily, unbroken. But the closer they got to the school gate, the fewer things they could use as cover. Mu Feng and Xiang Guan were forced to stop a little further from the gate, squatting down and drawing circles on the ground. Lin Qingyu, on the other hand, seemed less wary, her figure indistinctly following behind a few small groups of people. "I said..." "Hmm?" Xiang Guan's sudden voice made Mu Feng turn his head in confusion. "Why don't we get closer? We can't see anything clearly from here." "I have a feeling Lin Xue... Lin Qingyu acting a little strange." "Shh..." Mu Feng pressed him down, saying helplessly, "We can't expose ourselves first, otherwise what if that wicked woman Lin Qingyu tries to cause trouble..." Before he could finish, both of them froze, their eyes fixed intently on the direction of the school gate. Although they couldn't see clearly... But vaguely... they could still see Xia Yan holding hands with a very, very beautiful girl, someone who could even be compared to those good-looking internet celebrities (the only word the innocent young man could muster). "I'm not jealous." "Me neither." "A perfect match." "A match made in heaven." The two exchanged banter like comedians. But then they both realized something obvious: a scene they had already foreseen—their best friend's date being ruined by a sudden, nasty woman. Mu Feng and Xiang Guan couldn't help but look at Lin Qingyu. They exchanged glances and whispered in shock, "She's going to cause trouble!" 231. Mu Feng, already burned out? Actually, Mu Feng and Xiang Guan's thoughts were simple; they had no ill intentions. The two of them simply wanted to follow Xia Yan and his girlfriend, whom they'd never met before, to see what she looked like in real life, satisfying their curiosity to see what kind of girl could have captivated Xia Yan, who had remained aloof from women throughout his entire university years. But, coincidentally, this also happened to run into a certain cunning woman who, after much deliberation, was finally deciding to take a desperate gamble, thus creating this somewhat strange scene. For Lin Qingyu, it all stemmed from their previous "chance encounter," where Xia Yan blatantly ignored her. After that, Lin Qingyu gave up on trying to obtain what she had never had through "normal" means. She possessed high emotional intelligence, and she wasn't love-struck. Having experienced high society and various luxurious and serious situations, even the most ordinary person would develop a set of behavioral guidelines. Judging from Xia Yan's actions, how could Lin Qingyu not realize that Xia Yan had completely lost any feelings for her, not even a hint of romantic interest? He deleted her as a friend, stopped communicating with her, withdrew from the Student Council, and even after they met in real life, he no longer showed the initial politeness and courtesy, as if he treated her like air. Even a fool could see Xia Yan's intentions. If it were a normal girl, she would probably have given up after the first obvious confession. But Lin Qingyu was unwilling. If it was from the first meeting, or the first time she felt "curiosity" towards Xia Yan, she had already designated him as her own possession. Because from childhood to adulthood, there had never been anything she couldn't have. Among all the freshmen, or among all the boys she could name and had met, Xia Yan was a very special and outstanding man. In his eyes, there was a resilience and gentleness she had never seen before. This was completely different from those people Lin Qingyu had met before who were only flattering, obsequious, and had ulterior motives towards her. If she had to describe it, it would be like seeing a pet at first sight in a pet store and having the thought of "wanting to take it home." It was this difference that became her interest in Xia Yan. In Lin Qingyu's mind, with her looks and family background, she wouldn't even need to beckon; a single syllable would be enough to make the other person kneel at her feet and become hers. Because she was Lin Qingyu, this was how it should be, without any surprises. But Xia Yan always maintained a certain...