Chapter 27: A mix-up
The debate competition organized by the Student Union had considerable influence on campus, and plenty of freshmen wanted to watch and see what it was like.
Su Can had not expected to get tickets from Fan Qiyi, but since he had five, he could invite Tang Wu along, see what was so impressive about this popular debate competition, and spend a lively evening together. It would add a little variety to their romantic time together.
Ah, the bliss of college life.
As it turned out, Tang Wu had received tickets too. Su Can could only smile wryly. It seemed he had absolutely no need to worry about the girl's connections. Since both dorm rooms had tickets, they naturally arranged to go together. Tang Wu's roommates would all be there today too, making it quite a lively gathering.
When they actually met up, however, he discovered it was not just Tang Wu and her roommates. Hearing that they were going, some others with tickets had naturally made connections and joined them, and the group had grown considerably without anyone planning it.
They gathered amid the stream of people. Apart from Tang Wu, Cheng Congcong, Ruan Si'ou, and Tong Tong, several friends Ruan Si'ou had made since starting university were there too. Two boys beside Tang Wu were deliberately talking loudly to attract her attention. When they saw Su Can, their eyes grew somewhat evasive.
Quite a few freshmen now knew that Tang Wu was already taken. Jealousy was hardly the word for it, since Su Can was her actual boyfriend. They had guilty consciences from trying to win Tang Wu's favor, which was why they avoided his gaze. Still, as everyone made introductions, they greeted Su Can quite amicably.
After shaking hands, Su Can cursed inwardly. *So