Lan Qiuzhu

After driving Gao Jun away, Su Yuan sat quietly in her seat, contemplating how she had handled the situation just now. Deep down, she disliked using others as shields like Xiao Yiyan, but in reality, she had done just that despite her dislike.

Although both involved using someone as a shield, there seemed to be a difference. One side sought help from a familiar friend, while the other casually grabbed a "stranger" and pushed them onto the front lines without a word. Furthermore, the pressure each side endured was vastly different.

However, no matter how she tried to comfort herself, Su Yuan still felt inexplicably agitated, having done something similar to Xiao Yiyan.

She secretly glanced at Ji Yehao, feeling as though he was completely unfazed.

"Su Yuan, how has it been living in the male dormitory these past few days?" In Instructor Tan's office, Su Yuan was helping the instructor grade assignments for the junior students. Instructor Tan's question startled her slightly.

She had been summoned to the office by Instructor Tan's phone call, initially thinking it was purely for grading papers. Now, hearing his question, she realized his intentions went beyond just grading.

She put down her pen and nodded, "It's been okay."

"Why don't you move out..." Instructor Tan said with concern. A girl living in a male dormitory, who knew what could happen? Even if there was mutual restraint between genders, daily life would surely present many difficulties.

Su Yuan pursed her lips.

Instructor Tan continued, "If you're willing to move out, I can help you see if there are any available beds in the female dormitories..."

Although he knew Su Yuan's psyche wasn't entirely that of a pure girl, possessing many male tendencies, moving into the female dormitory was, in a sense, also somewhat inappropriate. However, of two evils, he chose the lesser. What could happen between a few girls? It was much safer than a girl staying in a male dormitory!

"Instructor Tan, can I have a few more days to consider?"

Instructor Tan didn't press further and smiled, "Of course, the decision is entirely yours. However, there's one thing I need to remind you of, which you've probably noticed yourself: your physique has changed significantly recently. The effects of the medication are becoming apparent, and if you continue to live in the male dormitory, you might be recognized."

"...There's only a week left until the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holiday. You must give me your answer before then. You have to move out of the male dormitory after National Day, okay?"

Su Yuan hesitated for a moment, then nodded.

The library at Binhe University of Science and Technology is a very modern building. This twelve-story structure, with its graceful and clean white design, complements the campus's greenery, appearing from afar like a slender lady nestled within a verdant embrace.

Coupled with the vast, misty artificial lake not far away, the library and the lake, like yin and yang fish embracing each other, one east and one west, add a touch of cultural charm to the entire campus environment.

While the library embodies a modern style, an island in the center of the lake features a waterside pavilion. It's a two-story octagonal pavilion with white walls and blue tiles, featuring upturned eaves and pillars. The open pavilion is adorned with yellow curtains, giving it an antique feel. The vermilion pillars are solid and stable. Under the bright sunlight, the entire pavilion harmonizes with the clear ripples of the water, appearing exceptionally dazzling.

It was another afternoon. Su Yuan, clutching her textbooks, walked up the steps leading to the library, one by one.

It had been over two weeks since her transformation. During this time, Su Yuan had no choice but to adapt. Humans are truly strange creatures. Since developing intelligence, they have consciously distinguished themselves from animals. And the way humans modify and adapt to their environment is something other animals cannot surpass.

Some say the biggest difference between humans and animals is that humans know when to stop but are never satisfied, while animals are satisfied but never stop. Others suggest replacing "stop" with "shame," saying humans know shame but are never satisfied, while animals are satisfied but shameless. A mere difference in a single character leads to a vastly different meaning. The former suggests humans are inferior to animals, while the latter implies that even with a sense of shame, humans are often insatiable.

Regardless of the interpretation, it seems to speak to humanity's inherent flaws.

Su Yuan is a person who knows contentment. She possesses strong resilience. She has quietly endured such a drastic change. What else can't she face?

Others are unaware of what has happened to her, and she wouldn't be so careless as to spread it around. Therefore, while carefully protecting her secret, Su Yuan's daily routine hasn't changed much.

If there's anything to add, it's that student Su has become more studious. It seems being the vice minister of the External Relations Department has given her a strong upward drive, leading her to frequent the library.

Another point is that student Su has become much more elegant in her demeanor. Although she herself doesn't feel significantly more elegant than before, and perhaps there hasn't actually been any change, others, for reasons unknown, have unanimously felt that she has suddenly become elegant.

What is meant by "knowledge illuminates the mind and spirit"? This is likely a change in temperament.

The fact that Peng Jie confessed his feelings to her last Saturday is still causing a stir, much to her annoyance. Sometimes she feels there are too many bored people in this world. The rumors about her and Xiao Yiyan haven't completely died down, and now rumors about Peng Jie are once again rampant.

Fortunately, there weren't many onlookers at the time, and Peng Jie pursuing girls isn't exactly news. It would be news if he stopped chasing girls. No one noticed that the girl he was pursuing this time was actually a "boy."

Speaking of which, perhaps due to Su Yuan's decisive rejection, Peng Jie hasn't bothered her these past few days. She wonders where he's hiding, practicing his pickup artist techniques.

It's clear he's not someone who gives up easily.

Although Peng Jie hasn't appeared, Su Yuan still feels the incident has left her with significant after-effects. Perhaps Ji Yehao and Gao Jun see her as having deviated from her original "track" and become abnormal.

Adding to this is Instructor Tan asking her to consider moving out. Whether to rent an apartment off-campus or move into the female dormitory is still undecided. The thought makes her irritable, so she tries her best to find books to distract herself.

The school library is built on a massive platform. To enter the first floor of the library, one must ascend dozens of steps.

The reading room on the tenth floor.

The spacious reading room is equipped with neatly arranged tables and chairs. Bookshelves on one side hold relevant reference materials.

Holding a copy of "Human Physiology," she found a seat by the window. The lighting here is excellent, and a slight glance outward reveals a large area of the campus. She gently moved a chair and sat down, opening the book and beginning to read.

She read for a long time, engrossed in the material, her worries completely forgotten. Suddenly, a faint fragrance wafted towards her. A girl in a white shirt sat down opposite her.

"Excuse me, may I sit here?"

It was a very pleasant voice.

Her gaze vaguely registered that the other person had a very voluptuous figure; she must be a beauty.

Su Yuan looked up and noticed that there were still many empty seats on the entire tenth floor. However, since the beautiful girl wanted to sit opposite her, there was no reason to turn her away. Thinking it would be enjoyable to sit with a beautiful girl, she smiled slightly at her.

Lan Qiuzhu was in a bad mood today. In the recently concluded club recruitment event, the anime club she led had recruited very few members. Out of thousands, nearly ten thousand freshmen, they had only managed to recruit just over a hundred new members.

Binhe University of Science and Technology has dozens, even hundreds, of student clubs. To say that a club recruiting over a hundred members is not a good result would be incorrect; in fact, it should be considered quite good.

But Lan Qiuzhu just felt unhappy. The reason was that among the new recruits for the anime club this time, there were surprisingly few "moe" girls!

Although they had recruited over twenty female members, less than ten truly had potential and could become pillars of the club in the future.

The rest were all guys!

The anime club is a mid-sized organization within the school's club system, maintaining a total membership of around two hundred. The core members, those who can perform on stage, number about forty, with a roughly equal split between males and females.

As the new president of the club, Lan Qiuzhu was a junior this year. Having just taken over from the previous president, she naturally hoped to make a mark.

This recruitment drive, like that of other clubs, involved a scattershot approach to attracting members. She knew very well that the vast majority of the over one hundred people who had filled out membership applications were only there for the girls in the club. Lan Qiuzhu absolutely could not tolerate this.

She decided that this time, she would strictly vet applicants and weed out anyone just trying to coast along. She wouldn't hesitate to keep even half the number of members.

However, what truly gave her a headache were the core members. Although there were a few promising recruits among the freshmen, their natural aptitude, untrained as they were, seemed to have declined compared to previous years...

A group cannot be sustained by just a few people. Lan Qiuzhu was troubled by this!

Today, Lan Qiuzhu came to the library for two reasons: first, she wanted to quiet her mind and think about the club's future development plans, and second, she wanted to try her luck.

She was well aware that Binhe Institute of Technology itself had abundant resources, and the key was how to tap into them.

Many girls with intellectual beauty were not interested in anime, so it was unrealistic to expect them to proactively fill out forms and join the anime club. And where did those good girls frequent the most?

The library!!

Lan Qiuzhu had lofty ambitions. She was like a talent scout, searching for her own targets. Whether male or female, anyone who caught her eye wouldn't escape her clutches.