Xiao Hei's club senior was Liu Tingting, who was in the Badminton Club.
Most of her Moments posts were sweet selfies and records of her games. She had the youthful, energetic college-girl vibe down pat.
A perfect match: a blond jock, no wonder she liked playing the field.
I just wondered what grade of tea Cha Cha she was.
Jiang Linyuan briefly reviewed what he knew about Liu Tingting, deep in thought.
He never went into battle unprepared. He always made thorough preparations before pursuing each Cha Cha.
He'd make these Cha Chas develop a liking for him, then fall head over heels and enter an ambiguous stage. Finally, he'd cut things off at lightning speed and claim the reward with the kind of confession they'd find hardest to accept.
Take Shen Bihan, for example. Based on what Jiang Linyuan knew about her, a public confession was definitely something she couldn't accept.
Next, Jiang Linyuan would get in touch with this two-timing green tea.
So, where would a girl like Liu Tingting usually be found?
The answer: the badminton court!
That evening, Jiang Linyuan arrived at the badminton court and saw Liu Tingting swinging her racket with abandon.
She wore a pink, figure-hugging short-sleeved shirt and a soft blue miniskirt. In the evening breeze, her curves swayed, and the hem of her skirt fluttered lightly around her long legs.
When he was a kid, Jiang Linyuan had wanted to become an outstanding person. Unfortunately, he'd only managed four-fifths of that goal—he'd become a very lecherous person.
Sometimes, watching really was better than playing. The view was great.
While enjoying the view, Jiang Linyuan also checked Liu Tingting's level.
[Target: Liu Tingting; Bad Woman Level: B]
B-Rank. She had some skill.
But unfortunately for her, I'm a man determined to become the Super Grade Tea King!
When the two players on the court took a break, Jiang Linyuan walked over to Liu Tingting.
Liu Tingting sat on a chair, took a bottle of water out of her bag, and tipped her head back to drink. Under the lights, the beads of sweat on her skin gleamed like crystals.
Jiang Linyuan asked her openly,
"Hi. Could I join a team in a bit? How about playing with my racket?"
Liu Tingting tucked back a strand of hair, glanced up at Jiang Linyuan, and looked him over before asking with a smile,
"Did you come alone?"
Good. She'd taken the bait.
Seeing this, Jiang Linyuan sighed deeply and put on an awkward expression.
"My usual partner had something come up and couldn't make it."
Liu Tingting glanced at the racket in his hand and said with a smile,
"That's okay. I can play with you later."
She lightly pumped her fist and said playfully,
"Just so you know, I'm only an average player, so you'll have to go easy on me."
"I've never seen a girl as good at badminton as you. You're so modest. I was hoping you'd go easy on me."
"Looks like we're surprisingly on the same wavelength. You're really interesting..."
They went back and forth, exchanged names, and traded one sugary remark after another. They chatted and laughed, quickly growing familiar with each other.
In theory, all they had to do next was play a lovey-dovey exhibition match, exchange WeChat contacts, and then Jiang Linyuan could take things slowly from there.
But just as the two of them stepped onto the court—
"Isn't that Senior Jiang? You like playing badminton too?"
Su Muzhi waved to Jiang Linyuan. She wore a white T-shirt, had a neatly styled short haircut, and smiled brightly. Another girl followed behind her.
You scheming little punk, where'd you come from? Go away! Don't mess up my plans!
Jiang Linyuan was like a warrior grinding levels only to find the Demon King blocking the entrance: trapped with nowhere to go.
"Senior? Are you a freshman?"
Liu Tingting eyed Su Muzhi suspiciously.
Where'd this out-of-town green tea come from? She didn't know the rules at all. I spotted this backup first.
"Hmm~ Senior Jiang, tell me, am I a freshman?"
Su Muzhi ignored Liu Tingting and focused on Jiang Linyuan, smiling as if she'd discovered something interesting.
A freshman? Your birth has nothing to do with me! Stay away! This isn't your time to make an entrance.
Thinking quickly, Jiang Linyuan noticed the girl behind Su Muzhi. He turned to Liu Tingting and said gently,
"That's the partner who had something come up."
As he spoke, his voice turned melancholy.
"I thought she really had something to do, but it turns out she thought I was bad and found someone else to practice with."
His voice sank, tinged with the helpless sorrow of being betrayed.
Su Muzhi and the girl behind her both froze when they heard that.
But Liu Tingting looked sympathetic and comforted him,
"It's okay. I can practice with you later. I'll help you improve."
After speaking, she shot Su Muzhi a challenging glance, then turned to Jiang Linyuan and said,
"If you don't mind, I can be your regular partner from now on."
"Sister Muzhi, is he really your badminton partner?"
Xiao Yun tugged at Su Muzhi's sleeve and whispered uneasily.
Su Muzhi chuckled softly.
Have I become his wingwoman and helped him make a move?
Using me as bait?
She turned to Xiao Yun and said,
"He's Jiang Linyuan, the guy you said attracts green teas. You don't recognize him?"
"Whoa! He's that handsome in person?"
Xiao Yun was very surprised.
Su Muzhi looked again at Liu Tingting and Jiang Linyuan, who were standing close together, then walked over.
"Sorry, Senior Jiang. I'm really sorry for leaving you here when I was supposed to be your partner."
"But the courts are all full now. How about doubles? What do you think, Senior Jiang?"
Jiang Linyuan frowned and was about to refuse, but then he saw the amused look on Su Muzhi's face.
No. If I reject this bad woman outright, she might expose my lie.
Then it'll be harder to get Liu Tingting's Reward Card.
Hmph. You want a fight? Then bring it on! You think I'm scared of you?
"Well, Liu, what do you think? I'll go with your decision."
Jiang Linyuan smiled warmly at Liu Tingting.
After all, this B-Rank Card was his main target for now. He'd yield to her and give her the choice, deepening her favorable impression of him.
"Sure, let's play doubles. I don't mind."
Liu Tingting glanced at Su Muzhi and agreed with a smile.
This woman isn't simple.
I'd better sound her out.
As she spoke, she tied her hair back into a ponytail with a headband.
"Great, then it's settled. This senior and I will be on one team, and Senior Jiang and Xiao Yun can be on the other. How does that sound?"
Su Muzhi briskly assigned the teams, leaving no room for objections. She soon came up behind Liu Tingting and whispered in her ear,
"Play well, okay, senior?"
"Xiao Yun? Your name's Xiao Yun?"
Jiang Linyuan looked at the girl standing behind him and asked hesitantly,
"Do you have a boyfriend?"
Xiao Yun answered without hesitation,
"My boyfriend is Xiao Hei, from your dorm."
As she spoke, she glared at Liu Tingting across the court, gritting her teeth.
"This green tea doesn't just hit on someone else's boyfriend—she's two-timing him, too!"
"I'll smash her!"
Looking at Xiao Yun, who was as short as a little potato, Jiang Linyuan then looked at the two pairs of long, pale legs across from them.
He figured the odds of her reaching her goal were pretty low.
But that didn't matter. Jiang Linyuan didn't care much about winning or losing. As far as he was concerned, half his plan had already succeeded.
"You'd better play well too! Don't let that green tea across the court mess with your head!"
Xiao Yun seemed to have guessed what Jiang Linyuan was thinking and called out seriously.
Watch your tone! I'm targeting Liu Tingting for the sake of your love with Xiao Hei!
Wait, that doesn't sound right.
Liu Tingting wants to take Xiao Yun's boyfriend, and I'm pursuing Liu Tingting. So I'm not the one taking Xiao Hei's girl.
In that case, who's taking whose partner?
Is this some kind of undercover game?!
Who's taking my partner, and whose partner am I taking?
Ah, I get it now.
I'm... taking my own partner!
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