Jiang Linyuan had felt for a long time that there was something fishy going on between Shen Wanyu and Su Muzhi.
But since neither of them brought it up, he didn't feel it was his place to ask.
If he asked and their dynamic shifted from a love-hate rivalry into a messy love triangle, that would be disastrous.
So, Jiang Linyuan pretended not to hear anything and focused on the barbecue.
Eat, just eat, damn it!
"Are the Minister and Senior Su not on good terms?"
Lin Yilin, however, was curious and lowered her voice to whisper into Jiang Linyuan's ear.
Jiang Linyuan said with a sinister tone:
"Junior, there's a saying: the white dove of the cathedral will not kiss the crow, and the perfect top student will not keep company with the stray dog junior."
As soon as these words left his mouth, Su Muzhi became interested and asked:
"Then tell me, between me and your Minister, who is the white dove and who is the crow?"
Jiang Linyuan laughed heartily:
"Don't humiliate yourself, little Su. We're friends, I don't want to insult you."
Hearing this, Su Muzhi became even more convinced that leaking his class schedule to Liu Tingting was an act of justice on behalf of the heavens.
"Senior, that's a bit too much."
Lin Yilin spoke up for justice.
"Haha, I wasn't finished. The white dove actually refers to you, Junior. Oh, and did you know? In some places, white doves can actually use magic; they shout things like..."
"Senior!"
Lin Yilin betrayed justice.
She hurriedly covered Jiang Linyuan's mouth, her little face flushed so red it looked like it could drip water, and she glared at him fiercely.
She looked ready to take him down with her if he dared to continue.
Watching their interaction, Shen Wanyu turned a blind eye and said indifferently:
"If you're done playing, come over and keep grilling."
Lin Yilin's face remained flushed, and before Jiang Linyuan walked away, she whispered: "Things girls do aren't called 'chuunibyou,' they're called romantic..."
Then came more incomprehensible words, something about "Seniors are definitely like this too" and "everyone has fantasies," which made Jiang Linyuan burst into laughter, instantly filling the air with joy.
The second-year junior puffed up her cheeks, turned her head away, and refused to speak to Jiang Linyuan anymore.
A chance encounter, and my college dream is ruined.
This dog of a senior!
After the group joked around and exchanged a few more words, the members of the Student Union had mostly arrived.
The main purpose of this gathering was to break the ice and help members from different departments get to know each other.
They would use the lively atmosphere to introduce themselves, and then everyone would go off to do their own thing.
First, the old-timers like Jiang Linyuan would set the example to get things started, and then the freshmen would follow.
After Jiang Linyuan finished his introduction, he began to observe each of the freshmen.
As the saying goes, flowers may bloom again, but a person never has a second youth.
This age is the golden period for targeting green tea! Focus! Scan rapidly!
Su Muzhi and Shen Wanyu were A-Rank Cards and side hustles, but he couldn't forget his main job.
Hmm, this one is a D-Rank, looks like a total innocent, this one is a C-Rank, a bit underwhelming.
Wait, what the hell is this!? It's huge!
[Target: Yu Songsong; Bad Woman Rank: B]
"Hello everyone, my name is Yu Songsong, a new member of the Academic Department. You can just call me Songsong. I love traveling and music, so if anyone has the same hobbies, feel free to reach out to me."
A woman with delicate features and a tall figure introduced herself to the group with great enthusiasm.
That wasn't the point; the point was, what on earth was that exoskeleton armor on her chest?
She was clearly a B-Rank Card, yet she possessed a D-Rank bosom—what exactly are you!?
"Senior, where are you looking!"
Just as Jiang Linyuan was marveling, Lin Yilin's small hand landed on his shoulder, and she said quite unkindly:
"Staring at someone else's chest like that is very rude!"
Sorry, forgot to turn off the auto-aim.
Jiang Linyuan withdrew his gaze and subconsciously glanced at Lin Yilin's.
Hmm, the junior's small size is also quite cute.
Lin Yilin noticed his gaze and huffed angrily:
"How pathetic!"
"Yeah, truly pathetic."
Su Muzhi leaned in with a grin at this moment and whispered:
"Is this Yu Songsong your next target?"
What kind of talk is that? I haven't even said anything yet! What kind of person do you take me for!
I despise your filthy way of thinking!
That's really like Qin Shi Huang on a swing—totally winning (wanton) behavior!
"Use more refined language. What do you mean 'next target'? I just want to make friends with her."
If you can't find the book by its title, try searching for the author; maybe it just changed its name!
Jiang Linyuan said.
"I get it, I get it."
Su Muzhi smiled meaningfully.
Jiang Linyuan didn't intend to pay any more attention to Su Muzhi and began to think about how to make his move.
This green tea freshman, who came equipped with her own "deadly weapons," was different from Liu Tingting; she was a new student.
This meant her past was harder to look into, making intelligence gathering more difficult.
However, fortunately, she was a member of the Student Union, which gave Jiang Linyuan plenty of opportunities to make contact.
He found Zhang Shuo and gave him a jab with his elbow.
"Ouch! What are you doing?"
Caught off guard by the sneak attack, Zhang Shuo let out a strange, bird-like cry.
"Shuo-zi, isn't this Yu Songsong in your Academic Department? What's she like as a person?"
Jiang Linyuan asked.
Zhang Shuo looked at him suspiciously:
"What are you up to?"
"You know how my English has always been bad. I saw that Yu Songsong is very good at English, so I wanted to study with her."
Jiang Linyuan spouted nonsense without changing his expression.
Lin Yilin, who was listening in with her ears pricked up, condemned him fiercely in her heart.
Perverted senior! It's clearly just lust at first sight! Avada Kedavra!
"I'm telling you! Don't mess around!"
Having grown up with Jiang Linyuan, Zhang Shuo naturally knew what kind of person he was and said seriously:
"She's a freshman and very serious about her studies. She's asked me a lot of questions about competitions; she's a good kid."
"Exactly, exactly. Senior, don't go bothering her."
Lin Yilin nodded in agreement.
This little freshman doesn't have any respect for me, the Minister of the External Relations Department!
What's that? You say I'm the Vice Minister? A Vice Minister is still a Minister!
"Alright then, I won't ask any more."
Jiang Linyuan first pretended to look regretful, then changed his tone:
"In that case, I'll go bother little Xiao Yilin instead."
Binary Sister froze, and after realizing what he said, she shouted anxiously:
"You can't bother me either! And what is that 'little Xiao Yilin' nickname!"
"Hehe, I actually think 'little Xiao Yilin' sounds quite nice."
Su Muzhi leaned in, saying with a beaming smile.
"You guys! Forget it! Call me whatever you want!"
Lin Yilin felt she couldn't win an argument against the two pieces of trash in front of her and spoke in a self-abandoning manner.
Hahaha, the little freshman is still the most fun.
"Haha, little Xiao Yilin is really interesting."
Su Muzhi covered her mouth, her eyes crinkling into slits as she laughed.
After teasing Binary Sister, Jiang Linyuan began to ponder the matter of Yu Songsong once more.
With Zhang Shuo's emotional intelligence, even if he were hooked like a fish, he would only be foolishly happy about it.
His assessment of girls was no different from the words of a terminal cancer patient; since he was already in that state, why not just go along with it?
One should always allow people to hold the best fantasies about girls.
Looks like I have to handle this myself!
Private, Su Muzhi, front and center!
"Minister Su, what is your take on this?"
"Hm? What are you rambling about, you country bumpkin?"
"Did you just use some strange title for me?"
Su Muzhi wore an innocent expression:
"I don't think so."
As she spoke, she broke into a smile:
"If your ears aren't working well, classmate Jiang, I can recommend a doctor to you."
Rebellion! Pure rebellion!
You little traitor, today I'll show you what real intensity is!
"Hehe, just a little joke, a tiny bit of retaliation. You aren't angry, are you, classmate Jiang? We are partners, aren't we?"
Seeing his reaction, Su Muzhi shifted her tone and spoke airily once more:
"As for this Yu Songsong, I see her as nothing more than a gilded exterior with a rotten core."
Forget it, for the sake of you still being somewhat useful, your parents are safe.
"Elaborate."
Jiang Linyuan said.
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