Mu Qingcheng's interruption had completely chased away Jiang Cheng's sleepiness, so he simply got up and washed up.
Looking at his handsome face in the mirror, his sharp jawline, broad back, narrow waist, and eight-pack abs...
Jiang Cheng sighed. He was practically a male god!
With this family background, this face, and this body, why would he ever be some pathetic simp?
After casually changing into a set of casual clothes, Jiang Cheng headed downstairs on his long legs.
On the first-floor living room,
A Long was greatly surprised by Jiang Cheng's outfit, and even Butler Fu looked somewhat taken aback.
"Young Master, why are you dressed like this today...?"
Jiang Cheng smiled. "It's not some formal occasion. Why bother being so particular?"
Butler Fu nodded, then said, "Young Master, what would you like to eat? I'll have someone prepare it right away."
"No need, Butler Fu. I'm heading out."
Jiang Cheng checked the time and left the Jiang Family with A Long.
After getting into the luxury car, A Long respectfully asked, "Young Master, where are we going?"
"Jiang Cheng University."
Amid the roar of the engine, Jiang Cheng leaned against the backseat and closed his eyes to rest.
At Jiang Cheng University's entrance.
The place was packed with people and buzzing with activity. It was the season for new student registration.
At that moment, a luxury car stopped right in the middle of the entrance, immediately drawing displeased looks from the people nearby.
But when they saw the little figure emblem on the car, they quickly moved far away, terrified that they might so much as scratch its paint.
"Young Master, we're here."
Jiang Cheng opened his eyes and frowned slightly. Why were there so many people?
"Find somewhere secluded to park."
A Long nodded and drove into a secluded parking lot within Jiang Cheng University.
Jiang Cheng opened the car door, glanced at A Long in his suit, and said, "Wait here for me."
"Young Master, should I still come with you?"
"No. You're dressed like that—you'd stand out too much!"
A Long wanted to say more, but after Jiang Cheng waved him off, he could only give up.
As a young master of a wealthy family, Jiang Cheng had always been humble and gentle in the story, with an exceptionally good reputation.
Until the Protagonist, Ye Bufan, appeared, publicly slapped Jiang Cheng at Qingcheng Group, and declared that Mu Qingcheng was his woman.
Jiang Cheng had thought Mu Qingcheng would explain herself, but she did not deny it. His heart immediately turned to ashes, and he began to descend into darkness.
After that, he targeted Ye Bufan at every turn, only to end up with his family ruined and himself dead!
I didn't go to Qingcheng Group today, so I should be safe. Jiang Cheng thought silently, but he still did not feel reassured.
Should he just run away? Find a scenic little island and enjoy life properly—wouldn't that be wonderful?
Jiang Cheng lowered his head in thought and unknowingly arrived at the cafeteria.
Grrr~
Feeling his stomach protest, Jiang Cheng decided to fill it first.
It was lunchtime, and the cafeteria was crowded. The moment Jiang Cheng appeared, he attracted everyone's attention.
His handsome features, tall and slender figure, and casual outfit made him look like the campus male lead who had stepped out of a novel.
"It's Senior Jiang Cheng from the third year!"
"He's seriously so handsome! What do I do? I think I'm in love!"
"Give it up. Senior Jiang Cheng likes Senior Mu. Do you think you can compare to her?"
Quite a few girls secretly stole glances at Jiang Cheng, while the bolder ones were already preparing to approach him for his contact information.
But upon hearing the words "Senior Mu," they immediately stopped in their tracks. As Jiang Cheng University's outstanding graduate, Mu Qingcheng's name had long spread throughout the school.
From her freshman year onward, she had held the title of Jiang Cheng University's number-one Campus Belle. She was the goddess in the hearts of countless male students, and now she was even the president of Qingcheng Group. How could any of them compare to her?
"Shiyao, it's Senior Jiang Cheng!"
Within the crowd, a girl with an excited expression was enthusiastically shaking the arm of the girl beside her.
The girl's skin was white as snow, her brows shaped like crescent moons. She looked like a fairy from a painting, and even her faded clothes could not conceal her graceful figure.
If Jiang Cheng saw her, he would definitely turn around and run. She was one of the Heroines, Li Shiyao, known as the commoner campus belle!
At that moment, Li Shiyao was staring at that familiar figure with reddened eyes, her delicate body trembling uncontrollably.
"Shiyao, what's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?"
"Yingying, I'm fine. I'm just a little excited." Li Shiyao took a deep breath and tried hard to calm the excitement in her heart.
"Hehe~ Are you just too happy to see Senior Jiang Cheng? Me too. It would be great if Senior Jiang Cheng were my boyfriend!"
Lin Yingying kept fanning her flushed little face when she suddenly felt the temperature beside her drop. She shuddered, glanced around, and asked in confusion, "Strange, why did it suddenly feel so cold just now?"
Li Shiyao looked at the lovestruck Lin Yingying, feeling indignant inside. I treat you as my best friend, yet you want to steal my man?
"It's so good to see you again!" Li Shiyao murmured softly, her gaze falling upon Jiang Cheng.
On the other side,
Jiang Cheng got his meal and casually found a seat in a corner.
Every empty table around him had been occupied by girls. Jiang Cheng felt like some rare animal in a zoo, with girls sneaking glances at him from time to time.
It left Jiang Cheng feeling utterly helpless!
He had barely finished his meal and was about to leave when Li Shiyao and Lin Yingying walked toward him.
Jiang Cheng was looking down at the messages on his phone and failed to notice them.
"Ow!"
He heard a startled cry. When he looked up, he saw a girl stumbling forward.
Out of humanitarian concern, Jiang Cheng had no time to think and stepped forward to catch her. A fragrant scent entered his nose.
"Shiyao, are you all right?!"
Lin Yingying looked at Li Shiyao, who had fallen into Jiang Cheng's arms, and asked anxiously.
"Shiyao? Why does that name sound so familiar?"
Jiang Cheng quickly let go. The instant he saw Li Shiyao, he froze. Isn't this the Heroine?
So I'm really this unlucky? I can run into a Heroine just from eating a meal!
If Ye Bufan found out that he had hugged Li Shiyao, he was afraid his hands would not survive.
No, he had to get out of here fast!
"Classmate, are you all right? Good, then I'll be leaving!"
Jiang Cheng rattled it all off in one breath, turned around, and left without waiting for Li Shiyao to speak.
But Li Shiyao unexpectedly grabbed his sleeve tightly and refused to let go. With tears shimmering in her eyes, she looked at him and said, "Senior, I think I twisted my ankle!"
Damn it!
What does your twisted ankle have to do with me? I didn't even touch you. You clearly did it yourself.
If you don't let go, don't blame me for accusing you of staging a scam!
"Then how about I..."
Before Jiang Cheng could finish, Li Shiyao nodded frantically.
"Okay! Then I'll have to trouble Senior to take me to the infirmary. But I can't walk anymore. How about you carry me on your back, Senior? I'm very light~"
Jiang Cheng: "...??"
Who said I was taking you to the infirmary? And you want me to carry you? Where did you get the nerve?
If the Protagonist found out, wouldn't he tear me limb from limb?
Vicious woman, are you trying to murder this Young Master?! Not a chance!
Jiang Cheng glanced at Lin Yingying beside him, whose mouth hung open in disbelief, and said, "Classmate, she's your friend, right?"
Lin Yingying's pretty face reddened as she nodded like a pecking chick. Senior Jiang Cheng talked to me~
I'm so happy!
"Then I'll have to trouble you to take her to the infirmary. I have something to do, so I'll be leaving first!"
With that, Jiang Cheng forcibly pried Li Shiyao's hand off his sleeve and ran away, afraid that she would chase after him.
After leaving the cafeteria, Jiang Cheng wore the smile of someone who had survived a disaster. Even the air felt sweet!
So great!
He had lived another day!
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