97. Chapter 97 Your Goddess

In the afternoon, the two strolled through the campus of Lin Sen's school.

"Well, maybe I should head back first," Tao Xiaoxiao said, sounding a little distracted.

"Ah... going back already?" Lin Sen was taken aback.

Thinking back to when they first met, Tao Xiaoxiao wasn't like this at all.

"Hmm, I'm a little tired." Tao Xiaoxiao nodded gently, putting a little distance between herself and Lin Sen.

"Then... then I'll take you back." Lin Sen scratched his head and had no choice but to say that.

Tao Xiaoxiao got out of the car in front of a business hotel.

"Xiaoxiao, I'll come pick you up tonight." Lin Sen leaned out of the car window.

"Okay." Tao Xiaoxiao nodded gently, turned around and hurriedly entered the hotel.

Register and get your room key.

As soon as she entered the room, Tao Xiaoxiao lay down on the bed, and it took her a long time to come back to her senses.

She took out her phone, opened the Little Blue Book, and carefully flipped through Xiao Yang's previous photos.

From fat to thin.

From changing clothes to changing hairstyles...

"So, little by little, a person can really be transformed to this extent," Tao Xiaoxiao murmured to herself.

She noticed someone in the comments section say that she was already out of her league.

At the time, everyone thought it was a joke.

But looking at it now, who can argue with that? A guy that handsome is exactly the kind of guy they can't reach, right?

"Oh right, the group chat..." Tao Xiaoxiao opened the group chat a little awkwardly.

Her sudden disappearance had already caused quite a stir in the group.

Where are they?

"Disappeared without a trace? Something's not right!"

Tao Xiaoxiao sent an emoji in the group chat, feeling quite embarrassed.

"I'm sorry, something came up unexpectedly."

The group chat suddenly became very active.

"What's going on? Did you see Xiao Yang?"

How's Xiao Yang doing lately?

At this moment, Tao Xiaoxiao had countless things she wanted to say, but when the time came, all those words were simply reduced to one sentence.

"I saw him, everything is fine. He asked me to thank everyone for their concern."

She didn't say anything else.

Perhaps, this is just a small selfish motive.

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In the school dormitory.

Wu Mengzhou slammed his Mercedes-Benz car keys on the table.

"Old Lin, we're all brothers, I'll definitely support you to the end in this kind of thing! You can take the car and use it for now. Take it out this afternoon and get familiar with it, just treat it as your own."

"You can take my Rolex 'Hulk' and wear it too."

"She's just a girl I met in real life, what's there to be unable to win over!"

Lin Sen looked at the car keys on the table and the watch that Wu Mengzhou had taken off, and nodded.

"Brother, I'll treat you to dinner after I take this down."

"Forget about dinner. He's my brother, Wu Mengzhou. I won't allow him to be rejected by a girl." Wu Mengzhou smiled and casually pulled out a pack of Zhonghua cigarettes and handed them out to everyone.

On the balcony, Lin Sen smoked a cigarette, his confidence swelling.

That's the confidence his brothers gave him.

Lin Sen spent the entire afternoon familiarizing himself with Wu Mengzhou's Mercedes E-Class, striving to make sure everything went smoothly.

Actually, his family is quite well-off, just not like Wu Mengzhou's family, who were so extravagant as to get a Mercedes E-Class -Class right after college. So he still has the confidence and self-assurance he should have.

Now, although the car and watch that Lao Wu lent him don't belong to him, they have indeed given him greater confidence.

As evening approached, he grabbed his car keys and prepared to leave.

"Hey guys, don't forget to clear the bar tonight," he reminded them before they left.

"We won't forget! Go in peace, brothers." The brothers in the dormitory responded in unison.

A moment later, Lin Sen drove his Mercedes E-Class, put on his Rolex green watch, and headed straight for the hotel where Tao Xiaoxiao was staying.

"Xiaoxiao, I'm downstairs," he texted.

"Wait a moment," Tao Xiaoxiao sent a message.

A moment later, Lin Sen spotted Tao Xiaoxiao walking out of the hotel.

A short skirt, short hair that reaches her ears, and meticulously applied makeup.

I didn't notice it during the day.

Under the cover of night, there was a touch of amazement about it.

"Over here." He rolled down the car window and waved from afar.

Tao Xiaoxiao stopped abruptly, looking at the black Mercedes E-Class in front of her with some surprise.

"Is this your car?"

Lin Sen's face was slightly flushed, but there was no outward sign of anything unusual.

"Yes, the car was taken for maintenance during the day. Get in."

"Okay." Tao Xiaoxiao nodded gently and got into the car.

A few moments later, as night fell on the streets of Magic City, Lin Sen drove his Mercedes E-Class- Class straight to a quiet bar.

Good cars are indeed different.

Although it wasn't a particularly luxurious car, a Mercedes E-Class- Class was enough to give him, a student, a huge sense of confidence.

Oh, and the watch face on my wrist, subtly reflecting a luster.

For men, money is their backbone, that's absolutely true.

About half an hour later, he arrived at his destination in his Mercedes E-Class- Class: a quiet bar that was quite famous among students from the surrounding schools.

A quiet bar has a bit more style than a nightclub, making it a great place for artsy college students to relax.

"The resident singer at this bar is quite good; you'll see when you hear him later," Lin Sen said, glancing at Tao Xiaoxiao beside him.

Tao Xiaoxiao was much quieter than during the day. Under the night lights, her face was pure and youthful, which was very attractive.

"Well, a few of my brothers are here too, you don't mind, do you?" He looked at Tao Xiaoxiao.

"It's alright, I don't mind." Tao Xiaoxiao shook her head slightly.

The two walked into the bar together.

Inside the bar, the lights were soft, and the resident singer was performing a folk song.

In a booth not far away, someone was waving.

A short while later.

"Let me introduce you, this is Tao Xiaoxiao, she's my..." Lin Sen moved his arm, wanting to put his arm around Tao Xiaoxiao's shoulder, but hesitated and didn't dare.

"I know, it's the person you're meeting in real life!" Wu Mengzhou stood up and took over the conversation. "Come on, girl, please sit down. Sen-ge, you have good taste."

He looked at Tao Xiaoxiao, who looked like a young girl, and was a little surprised. He couldn't help but marvel at Lin Sen's good luck.

"No..." Tao Xiaoxiao opened her mouth to explain, but was interrupted by the chatter of the crowd.

Of course, not everyone present was a girl; several guys had brought girls with them, and including Tao Xiaoxiao and Lin Sen, the ratio was exactly one to one.

Wu Mengzhou skillfully ordered sparkling wine suitable for women. The group sat down, watching the singer perform on stage while chatting casually.

"By the way, Xiaoxiao, when is that blogger you follow, and that friend of yours, arriving?" Lin Sen asked.

The girls present were all somewhat curious when they heard this topic.

"So, Tao Xiaoxiao is following a blogger..."

"I see, so he's a weight loss blogger who has successfully lost weight, right?"

"By the way, I'm currently on a diet, I'll ask him for some advice later."

A story of someone who listened to advice and changed through their own willpower was turned into a story of a weight loss blogger losing weight in their mouths.

Tao Xiaoxiao listened to their chatter, feeling both helpless and amused.

Explaining it won't help.

In their minds, listening to advice and changing is roughly equivalent to losing weight.

She took out her phone and sent a message to Zhang Yang.

"I'll be there in a bit. I'll take care of things at the shop a little," Zhang Yang replied.

"Okay, then come quickly." Tao Xiaoxiao gently put down her phone.

She didn't know how much time had passed when her phone, which was on the table, vibrated.

This is information about Zhang Yang.

"We're here!" she couldn't help but exclaim.

"Arrive?"

The boys and girls who were laughing and joking stopped talking.

Apart from Lin Sen, no one else had ever seen this person before.

Everyone looked toward the entrance from a distance.

A short while later, a tall figure walked in, paused for a moment, and then went straight to the booth.

"No, is this the weight loss blogger you were talking about?" A girl looked at the handsome figure from afar, her eyes filled with amazement.

Wu Mengzhou glanced at the approaching figure, then at Lin Sen, and instantly understood.

No wonder Lin Sen was so nervous.

If you only look at his appearance, he definitely stands out from the crowd.

"Sorry I'm late," Zhang Yang greeted him as he came over and went straight to find a place to sit down.

They were all young people he didn't know, and they wouldn't really have any interaction in the future. He came here only because of Tao Xiaoxiao, so he naturally didn't bother to exchange pleasantries with them.

"So aloof." A girl whispered to the person next to her.

"Zhang Yang, please sit here. By the way, would you like something to drink?" Tao Xiaoxiao blushed immediately upon seeing Zhang Yang.

A woman dresses up for the man she loves.

Seeing Tao Xiaoxiao's shy expression, Lin Sen finally realized what was going on.

Tao Xiaoxiao's makeup tonight didn't seem to be for him, and for a moment, a feeling called jealousy quietly grew in my heart.

"Anything's fine with me, plain water is okay too," Zhang Yang smiled.

Standing nearby, Wu Mengzhou laughed and said, "Buddy, since you're all here, how can you not have a drink? Here, let me pour you a glass."

As he poured the drinks, he made small talk, saying, "I heard you opened a shop, buddy. It must be tough, running around all day."

"It's alright," Zhang Yang replied casually.

He's the boss, he doesn't have to do any work himself, so why should he have to work hard?

"Opening a shop in Magic City is a mix of risks and opportunities. One wrong move and you could lose everything. You're a young man, working so hard, that's pretty ruthless. Come on, let's have a drink." Wu Mengzhou raised his glass.

Zhang Yang looked at the young man in front of him.

Hmm, she's dressed quite well, and her family doesn't seem to be short of money.

"Actually, I'd like to toast you too." Lin Sen suddenly spoke up, "After hearing Xiaoxiao talk about your inspiring experiences, I really admire you. Come on, let's toast you together."

He raised his glass, his Rolex on his wrist, and the Mercedes-Benz car keys seemingly casually placed on the table.

Hmm... it's a bit too conspicuous and deliberate.

Tao Xiaoxiao, who was standing to the side with her head down, seemingly talking to Zhang Yang, was startled to find herself being dragged into toasting Zhang Yang, and even with Lin Sen.

Doesn't this imply that they're a couple?

That's not entirely wrong, after all, Lin Sen was her boyfriend in real life, and since she came over for drinks, she was, in a sense, Lin Sen's female companion.

But that's not what she really thought.

She only realized all this after she had foolishly raised her glass, and by the time she did, she had already taken a small sip of the drink.

Oh no, will they misunderstand?

Tao Xiaoxiao felt a little anxious and regretful.

Zhang Yang had no idea what Tao Xiaoxiao was thinking. He had many fans, and at most, he just considered Tao Xiaoxiao one of his many fans, without expecting her to have any special significance to him.

That's basically saying he's one of his own people on the internet, nothing more.

Moreover, in his eyes, weren't Tao Xiaoxiao and Lin Sen a couple? Wasn't Tao Xiaoxiao's purpose in coming to Magic City to meet her boyfriend in person?

"Thanks." Zhang Yang casually raised his glass and toasted Tao Xiaoxiao and her boyfriend.

"Dude, look, none of us here today are single, and you can't be an exception. There are so many beautiful women here, why don't you strike up a conversation with one?" Lin Sen said suddenly, looking at Zhang Yang.

"No, I just wanted to sit down for a while, why make it so complicated?" Zhang Yang said with amusement.

"Then we'd really feel bad about it." Lin Sen shook his head and sighed.

Tao Xiaoxiao sat to the side, biting her lip lightly, but a strong impulse suddenly welled up in her heart—an impulse to immediately sit next to Zhang Yang and make her stance clear.

She really wanted to say that her relationship with Lin Sen wasn't actually like that at all...

Suddenly, Wu Mengzhou lowered his voice.

"Look, it 'Dai Lu, the most beautiful girl in our school's Arts and Tourism Department!" he exclaimed in surprise as he looked from afar.

Upon hearing this, everyone turned to look, their expressions varying.

"It really is Dai, the school beauty! What a coincidence! Who wants to go up and say hello? Try to get noticed by Senior Dai?"

"I wouldn't dare. I'm just an unknown nobody; I shouldn't embarrass myself by going up there."

"Me too. If Senior Dai just glances at me, I probably won't be able to speak properly."

Zhang Yang also looked over curiously.

Not far away in the audience, a tall, leggy girl with a stunning figure was sipping her drink, listening intently to the music.

Being called the school beauty in the Arts and Tourism Department is a testament to her exceptional beauty. And it's not just about looks; a true beauty possesses a presence and charisma that sets her apart from ordinary pretty girls, much like a celebrity or internet influencer.

Most guys wouldn't dare look the other person in the eye.

"That's true, it's really not appropriate for me to be single." Zhang Yang suddenly shook his head and smiled, then stood up without warning and left his seat.

Inside the booth, everyone looked at each other in bewilderment.

"What's going on? He actually went there?"

"Is he crazy? Ignorance is bliss, everyone knows Senior Dai..."

"No way, did he really believe what I just said?" Lin Sen asked, his mouth agape, amused.

Only Tao Xiaoxiao bit her lip, feeling somewhat sullen.

She had just mustered up the courage to clarify things, but before she could even say a word, Zhang Yang started flirting with other girls.

But that girl... she's so beautiful!

She looked at the girl sitting upright from afar; her temperament and looks were stunning. If she casually snapped a picture and posted it on a short video website, it would probably get tens of thousands of likes at the very least.

At that moment, Zhang Yang was walking over.

"What if they actually approach me?" Only Tao Xiaoxiao had this possibility inexplicably on her mind.

Not far away, Zhang Yang sat down in an empty seat next to the table.

The girl, who was listening to music, looked at Zhang Yang, who had just sat down, with surprise.