Fairy and Saintess

Liu Chang'an felt someone tapping his shoulder with a finger behind him. He left the table he was leaning against, turned around, and saw Wei Xuanyi and Sun Shutong sitting together, with Qin Zhiqiang sitting a little further back.

Wei Xuanyi was the one who pointed at Liu Chang'an.

"You know her too?" Wei Xuanyi looked envious, glancing at the elegantly seated fairy while speaking to Liu Chang'an in a low voice.

"When you only have ten dollars, it's very difficult to earn a hundred million, but when you've already earned a hundred million, earning another hundred million isn't so difficult." Liu Chang'an looked at Wei Xuanyi's blank expression and explained directly, "When you meet a beautiful girl, you have the opportunity to meet a group of beautiful girls, because many of a beautiful girl's friends are also beautiful girls."

Wei Xuanyi and Sun Shutong couldn't help but re-examine Liu Chang'an. Liu Chang'an was using an ordinary Android phone, dressed very plainly, and his shoes were the kind of shoes rarely seen on young people. The freshmen's perspective on people was not much different from that of high school students; they would simply check if the phone was a new iPhone, if the clothes were trendy brands, and if the shoes were trendy Air Jordans, Yeezys, or other collaborations.

However, Liu Chang'an's speech and demeanor were quite different from the other freshmen, giving Wei Xuanyi and Sun Shutong a very different feeling... Perhaps it was the radiance of the young lady next to him that illuminated him. Most people would think so. Since he could get to know such an extraordinary and beautiful young lady, how could he have the opportunity to meet her if he himself lived in a tenement building? Class solidification has not yet truly formed, but the existence of classes and the barriers between classes are objective realities. As a freshman at a key university with above-average intelligence, it is normal for him to realize this, unless he is a bookworm.

"Then you must have a hundred million in your family." Sun Shutong said with a hint of doubt and a touch of joking.

"I'm an orphan." Liu Chang'an turned away. He had no home.

Wei Xuanyi and Sun Shutong exchanged bewildered glances. Surely no one jokes about something like this?

Zhu Juntang raised one hand and nimbly turned her neck.

"Are you here today to imitate elementary school students? Even Zhou Dongdong isn't as much of a student as you." Liu Chang'an knew she meant to raise her hand and ask to speak.

"Did you see that...? Everyone in the class, except you, likes me. They all think I'm a fairy." Zhu Juntang overheard some of the conversation. She didn't care whether she looked like a primary school student or not. If she looked like a primary school student, then primary school student equals Zhou Dongdong, Zhou Dongdong equals cute, which means Zhu Juntang is cute.

They're all blind.

"Pah... Just because you have the right aesthetic sense doesn't mean everyone else is blind!" Zhu Juntang found that coming to school was a good thing. She had made many preparations and performed perfectly today.

"A large number of people doesn't necessarily mean they're right... The vast majority of people in this world, regardless of their intelligence, aesthetic taste, physical fitness, mental qualities, or even genetic quality, are hovering on the edge of elimination in natural evolution," Liu Chang'an said dismissively.

"What does this have to do with me being a fairy?" Zhu Juntang had no idea what he was rambling on about.

"Aside from those hovering on the edge of natural evolution, some people possess exceptional abilities in a particular field. These abilities can support the normal functioning of society. However, the problem lies in the fact that these individuals often have a misconception: they believe that their excellence in their professional field gives them the confidence to criticize others in other areas as well... We generally call this inexplicable self-confidence." Liu Chang'an glanced at Zhu Juntang. "Like our classmates, they are all excellent in a single field, but that doesn't mean their aesthetic sense is flawless."

His words were too long, Zhu Juntang paused for a moment, not quite understanding. She blinked, then ignored Liu Chang'an, saying, "Anyway, I'm a fairy."

"You're such a fairy." Liu Chang'an didn't want to pay her any attention.

By this time, the deadline had passed, and the classroom seats were basically allocated by dormitory unit. Liu Chang'an was certain that Zhu Juntang would not stay in the dormitory. Even if Qin Yanan arranged a bed for her to rest, she would not accept it. However, it was uncertain whether she would arrange a single suite.

For a university like Xiangtan University, having money doesn't necessarily mean that a special student like Zhu Juntang can do whatever he wants on campus, but as long as his demands aren't too outrageous, they might be met.

Qin Yanan walked into the classroom.

Today wasn't her first day at work. In fact, as a counselor, she had already started getting acquainted with some of the work and faculty members at Xiangtan University during the summer vacation, so she wasn't in a rush to cope now. Therefore, when she walked into the classroom, she didn't feel nervous or unfamiliar with the job.

Qin Yanan specially got a pair of glasses from Lindbergh, a niche brand with relatively Volkswagen and well-known products. Zhu Juntang gave her a pair of sparkling glasses studded with diamonds, but Qin Yanan didn't accept them. It wasn't that she wanted to be low-key, but rather that overly ornate glasses would be difficult to match with her clothes. She came to work every day, and she couldn't very well dress like she was attending a formal banquet.

The lenses are non-prescription, of course; it's just to make my overall demeanor blend better into the campus environment.

Qin Yanan was somewhat surprised to see Zhu Juntang and Liu Chang'an sitting together. She thought that Zhu Juntang would automatically sit diagonally opposite Zhu Juntang when he saw Liu Chang'an... Qin Yanan looked at the number of people and realized that the classroom was full, and Liu Chang'an probably didn't have many seats to choose from.

Baojun Group donated a digital library building to Xiangtan University, so Zhu Juntang's enrollment is naturally not a problem. This donation is not only for Zhu Juntang's enrollment, but also more about supporting the local government and giving back political achievements. It is also very beneficial to Baojun Group's corporate image. Any large enterprise must invest in education and charity.

Zhu Juntang naturally had someone from Xiangtan University to handle the liaison, so she didn't bother Qin Yanan much.

When Qin Yanan stood on the podium, the audience naturally quieted down.

Qin Yanan couldn't help but glance at Liu Chang'an, only to find him sitting there calmly, seemingly lost in thought, staring ahead. She recalled what she had learned at the Affiliated High School high school; he was the same way in high school. Fortunately, in university, they didn't care if students had unfocused or vacant eyes in the classroom, as long as they were there and not lying down asleep.

"Welcome to all the Biotechnology students of the School of Life Sciences, Class of 2017. Congratulations on achieving a small goal in your lives—to study and live in this prestigious university. We also hope that you will live up to the honor of 'Hunan is home to many talented people,' a saying rooted in the cultural spirit of the people of South Hunan: independent and fearless... And who does this spirit remind you of?"

A few whispers arose from below the podium as they called out the name that everyone had been waiting for.

"Yes, this spirit traces back to Qu Yuan, a representative of the Xiang-Chu culture, who was Qu Yuan to Hunan for ten years. It was inherited by a large number of successors, including Zhou Dunyi, the Hunan School, Wang Chuanshan, Wei Yuan, and Guo Songtao, and continued to be celebrated by Tan Sitong, Tang Caichang, Huang Xing, Cai E, Chen Tianhua, and others. Many outstanding Hunan talents throughout history have contributed to scholarship, and even in the face of the profound national crisis of modern times, this spirit of Hunan people has ignited with even greater fervor... I hope that in university, you will learn more than just knowledge; most importantly, you will learn a spirit. And this university you have chosen, nestled against the green hills where loyal bones lie buried, I hope you will be inspired by their noble spirit, and that no matter what industry you pursue or where you are in the future, you will not disappoint the heroes who once watched you study."

As soon as Qin Yanan finished speaking, Liu Chang'an clapped, and the applause rang out, echoing enthusiastically. Zhu Juntang clapped especially hard, even though she wasn't particularly moved by it.

"I'm your counselor, Qin Yanan. Feel free to contact me with any questions about your life or studies. This is my WeChat." Qin Yanan wrote her WeChat ID on the blackboard. "When you add me, please include your student ID and name."

Everyone took out their phones to write it down. What's remarkable is that so many wealthy young men and elites would go to great lengths to get Teacher Qin's number, given how incredibly beautiful she is. Being a student certainly makes things easier.

Teacher Qin doesn't look very old. A teacher-student romance might seem a bit fantastical, but isn't it still possible to let one's heart flutter a little?

"Now everyone, please introduce yourselves and get to know each other, starting from over there." Qin Yanan pointed to Zhu Juntang.

Zhu Juntang is ready.

She lifted her skirt and walked lightly and gracefully onto the stage. As Qin Yanan and she passed each other on the way down the stage, Qin Yanan whispered a reminder not to say anything strange.

Zhu Juntang felt that Qin Yanan thought too naively of her. Why would she say such strange things at a time like this? Since she had chosen this university, Zhu Juntang would naturally take it seriously.

"Hello everyone, I'm Zhu Juntang. Zhu means bamboo, Jun means gentleman, and Tang means crabapple. I come from across the strait; I'm from Taiwan. I support unification. I know everyone can afford tea eggs, and nobody watches when we eat instant noodles. I also know that many places on the mainland are more advanced, and Taiwan isn't as backward or worthless as you might imagine. I hope we can all enjoy our university life together." Zhu Juntang made a heart shape with her hands and smiled slightly. "Also, I'm a fairy, so I don't have boyfriends."

After finishing her speech, Zhu Juntang stepped down from the podium.

When Zhu Juntang brought up the joke about tea eggs and instant noodles, there were quite a few knowing laughs in the classroom. However, the last sentence was clearly a bit unexpected. Although most people didn't think that whether Zhu Juntang had a boyfriend or not was none of their business, it still left them feeling somewhat disappointed. How could such a beautiful girl not have a boyfriend?

However, some people felt quite comfortable. Otherwise, if such a beautiful classmate was pursued and won over by someone else, it would inevitably feel like "why didn't I get the lucky break?"—a mix of sourness and jealousy.

Others disagree, pointing out that there are plenty of college students who don't have boyfriends to show they're focused on their studies, so won't they eventually have to find one anyway?

Qin Yanan gestured for Liu Chang'an to be the next person to introduce himself on stage.

Liu Chang'an walked briskly onto the podium with a warm smile on his face.

Hello everyone, my name is Liu Chang'an.

With Zhu Juntang as an example, just as everyone was waiting for Liu Chang'an to say something next, Liu Chang'an smiled slightly to show his friendliness and then stepped down from the podium.

Even Qin Yanan was taken aback for a moment before gesturing for Sun Shutong in the back row to continue.

Liu Chang'an sat back down in his seat, unlike many of his classmates who had already started taking out their phones under the table.

He's not the kind of person who, when he doesn't know what to do, or even when he knows what he's doing, will still take out his phone and randomly tap a few buttons.

"If I say so much and you just say one thing, people will think I'm a show-off." Zhu Juntang wanted to hear how Liu Chang'an would introduce himself. Zhu Juntang was even secretly drafting a speech. "Hello everyone, I am Liu Chang'an. I am an old monster who will never die. I like beautiful girls but I don't like fairies. I am a fool, an idiot, and a senile old worm."

"Showing off?" With a slight northern accent, Liu Chang'an didn't argue with her; she actually just loved to show off.

"I learned it from Qin Yanan," Zhu Juntang said in a low voice. "Look at her, speaking so eloquently, with a smile on her face, so confident and poised; she was completely prepared."

"That's why I applauded enthusiastically." Liu Chang'an applauded enthusiastically.

Liu Chang'an took the lead, and after each student introduced themselves, they would clap. Inevitably, some people became nervous and started comparing themselves to others. What if the applause was sparse when I went on stage? Was it because I didn't perform well, since it wasn't as enthusiastic as the people before me? Fortunately, there was always Liu Chang'an there clapping enthusiastically, so that even those students who were not good at speaking or expressing themselves could get a lot of applause.

Zhu Juntang clapped enthusiastically for a while, but soon her palms turned red. She couldn't keep up the act anymore, so she turned and glared at Liu Chang'an. Sure enough, the old man had a thick skin, and his pretentious skills were far superior to her own.

"How about we start a club called the Nine Provinces Wind and Thunder Sword Sect?" Zhu Juntang tugged at Liu Chang'an, telling him to stop clapping so intently. Sitting here was so boring; he didn't even realize he was keeping himself from getting too bored by chatting with a pretty girl.

Of course, Zhu Juntang also knew that if Liu Chang'an had such awareness, he would have already been subdued by her and become her subordinate... Sigh, what a beautiful and naive dream it was back then.

"The student union won't approve it." Liu Chang'an shook his head; he was still self-aware.

"The student union is nothing special, isn't it?" Zhu Juntang scoffed. "I'm already quite familiar with the principal; I can get him to give me a note."

Once she found the real decision-makers, Zhu Juntang had no interest in dealing with the underlings. For example, the Zhu Family's connections on the mainland weren't something she had to do herself to expand into other regions... It's true that she needed to manage the lower-ups, but was that something for a high-and-mighty young lady to do?

"What are you doing with this thing?" Liu Chang'an had no interest in the club; what he needed was a library, a laboratory, and new equipment.

"Let's play." Zhu Juntang thought of something else, "By the way, how about we make Zhou Dongdong the Saintess of our organization? Or maybe an elite member or something?"

Zhu Juntang even came up with the superpower required for Zhou Dongdong to join the organization: an exceptionally large appetite.

Liu Chang'an, unable to bear her incessant chatter any longer, glared at her and said, "If you speak again, I'll expel you from the Sword Sect."

After glaring back, Zhu Juntang put her hands together on the desk again. It was strange; she'd seen students on mainland China doing this in class on TV. Why didn't others do it?

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