"Juntang, you don't need to apologize."
Lin Yilin, living up to her role as a temporary messenger of justice, immediately whispered a word of comfort to Zhang Juntang.
"This junior is a bit introverted, isn't she?"
Jiang Linyuan chuckled, trying to smooth things over:
"Actually, I used to be introverted too. Back in high school, I didn't even dare to kiss my classmates."
Zhang Juntang looked as if she had been startled; she glanced up at him briefly before quickly averting her gaze, remaining silent.
"That's not being introverted at all!"
That was Lin Yilin's retort.
"Were you afraid to kiss the male classmates or the female classmates?"
That was Su Muzhi's question.
Ignoring those two, Jiang Linyuan turned his head to look at Zhang Juntang:
"People like them, who are so extroverted, will never understand the pain of us introverts, right?"
Zhang Juntang shivered, looking like a high school student suddenly called upon while daydreaming in class, and then nodded like a chicken pecking at rice.
This girl has no backbone at all!
How did I end up looking like some villain who bullies women?
The trend of boneless chicken feet has finally reached the human world.
"Stop making fun of Juntang!"
Lin Yilin stood in front of Zhang Juntang like a mother hen protecting her chick, looking fierce.
Are you her mother or something?
I'd say this Binary Sister has a real talent for playing the martyr.
"Don't be angry, Juntang. This is the Senior Jiang I told you about. That's just how his personality is."
Lin Yilin added:
"Actually, he's a pretty decent guy."
"Mm..."
I know that.
Zhang Juntang snuck another glance at Jiang Linyuan.
What is this, a masterclass in eye-stalking?
You look at me, I look at you.
Jiang Linyuan looked right back.
Zhang Juntang hurriedly lowered her head.
"I'm Su Muzhi. You can call me whatever you like."
Su Muzhi's gaze landed on Zhang Juntang, and she asked with a beaming smile:
"Do you and classmate Jiang know each other?"
"I... I don't."
It seemed as though those words took every ounce of Zhang Juntang's courage, her soft voice reaching everyone's ears.
No way, this heartless little junior!
I even helped you move your luggage!
You're actually treating me like a stranger! You heartbreaker!
"Junior, if you say things like that, your senior's heart is going to break."
Jiang Linyuan feigned a look of injury.
"It's not like that, it's not."
Zhang Juntang explained hurriedly, lifting her head to stare at him with bright, panicked eyes that looked like they were about to cry.
"I didn't mean it like that, I... I..."
"Senior, I told you to stop teasing Juntang!"
Now, the Binary Sister was genuinely getting angry.
Even Jiang Linyuan was uncharacteristically stumped.
This Zhang Juntang is just too shy.
It feels like we don't get along; I should probably keep my distance in the future.
He thought for a moment, intending to apologize:
"I'm sorr..."
But before she could finish, Zhang Juntang grabbed his sleeve, her small hand tugging firmly:
"You don't need to apologize, I... I only said that because I was afraid you'd be angry... I remember your..."
"So, don't apologize, okay?"
Jiang Linyuan looked down and found her eyes filled with pleading and worry.
No way, is this junior student not quite right in the head!
Jiang Linyuan opened his mouth:
"Then I'll listen to you, junior."
Zhang Juntang clearly breathed a sigh of relief and revealed a satisfied smile.
Junior, don't be like this, you're starting to scare me.
And nobody told me that Binary Sister's roommate was a total nutcase!
"Got a story, huh?"
Su Muzhi whispered teasingly into Jiang Linyuan's ear.
"I'm not joking, I've only met this junior a few times."
Jiang Linyuan defended his reputation.
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"I get it, 'I have met this young lady before,' right?"
Su Muzhi grinned cheekily.
I think you've eaten too many red beans and are starting to hallucinate!
Jiang Linyuan threw an elbow at Su Muzhi, but she had anticipated it and dodged with a slight twist of her body.
Then she looked at him with a smug expression on her face.
"Alright, Senior Su, stop messing around."
Lin Yilin looked at the rain growing heavier outside and urged:
"Let's get going."
"Well then... Jiang, I'll be taking your little junior away now."
"Heh, you little opportunist."
"What do you mean 'your little junior'! I am not!"
After some playful bickering, the group prepared to part ways.
Before leaving, Zhang Juntang hesitated at the door, looked at Jiang Linyuan, and asked Lin Yilin:
"Do we not need to worry about Senior Jiang?"
"No need, he has someone to bring him an umbrella."
"Mm."
Zhang Juntang nodded, but she kept her eyes on Jiang Linyuan, lost in her own thoughts.
Su Muzhi's dormitory was in a different direction from Lin Yilin's, so they parted ways after only a few steps.
Zhang Juntang and Lin Yilin walked together.
"Juntang, Senior Jiang is actually a very good person; he just likes to joke around."
On the way, Lin Yilin looked at Zhang Juntang and said.
"I know, he is a very, very good person."
Zhang Juntang replied softly.
This response left Lin Yilin feeling a bit dejected; she had originally planned to say so many things about how great Jiang Linyuan was.
But with Zhang Juntang's reply, she found she had nothing left to say.
On the contrary, looking at Zhang Juntang's sincere praise and recalling her actions at the milk tea shop, she felt a little uncomfortable.
But Lin Yilin quickly adjusted her mindset and began to say:
"Actually, Senior Jiang isn't that great; he's always smooth-talking, lecherous, and full of himself!"
As she spoke, she remembered Jiang Linyuan getting handsy with her, her face flushed red, and she immediately changed the subject:
"He's even planning to pursue a girl recently; she's a member of the Academic Department in our Student Union."
"She must be a very outstanding person then."
Zhang Juntang replied.
"I'm not familiar with it yet, but I don't think Senior Jiang is doing it for that reason."
Lin Yilin hummed and hawed.
He was clearly just driven by lust!
Thinking of Yu Songsong's expansive bosom, she couldn't help but look down at her own.
Then, she saw her toes.
The future was full of promise.
"Then the girl he wants to pursue must be very charming."
Zhang Juntang replied again.
"Oh my, why do you always take Senior Jiang's side, Juntang?"
Lin Yilin pursed her lips and pinched Zhang Juntang's small hand.
It was much softer than the senior's.
"I... I just think it's not good to speak ill of others behind their backs."
Zhang Juntang's eyes darted away as she stammered.
Lin Yilin thought about it and decided she was right:
"Then I'll say it to Senior Jiang's face next time."
Zhang Juntang was stunned for a moment.
"By the way, Juntang, didn't you join the Youth Volunteer Association? When is the volunteer activity scheduled?"
Lin Yilin asked again.
"This Saturday."
Zhang Juntang replied.
"Then I'll come to see you then."
As Lin Yilin spoke, she couldn't help but glance at Zhang Juntang's chest, even though she was wearing a loose-fitting shirt.
The silhouette was still clearly visible.
She couldn't help but complain:
"I really don't know what's so great about that Yu Songsong; she's not even as good as Juntang."
"Yu Songsong?"
Zhang Juntang hesitated for a moment.
"That's the girl Senior Jiang wants to pursue."
"I think I've heard that name before."
Zhang Juntang said in a low voice:
"That name is also on the list for this Saturday's volunteer activity."
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