Chapter 15: That Girl

her. If anyone has any designs on her, call me up and we'll give them a taste of trouble!"Looking at Lin Zhouchu's figure walking away with the empty bottle, Su Can felt rather helpless. It seemed th...Chapter 15 That Girl

Like a scene etched in one's memory.

In the South University, where seniors have become experts at dodging responsibilities, they think of ways to get others to submit their morning exercise tickets every day. Meanwhile, on the athletics field, freshmen are densely gathered.

Each of them wakes up to an alarm clock set for 5:30 AM, groggily getting out of bed and opening the wardrobe door to find a shirt or T-shirt suitable for morning exercises among the disordered piles of clothes. Then they put on their prepared sports shoes or running shoes before joining in with the group.

Along the way, they might share some amusing stories from the start of school, who stood out at the welcoming party, whether there are any flaws in this semester's course selection system, and perhaps continue discussing unfinished topics from last night's pillow talk, such as a suspenseful conflict between freshmen and upperclassmen.

So when everyone witnessed what happened next, it was unexpected. Specifically, on the stage at the welcoming party, the somewhat aloof girl who played the piano performed an outstanding act in front of the crowd, which was full of anger but couldn't relate to her actions, kicking a freshman with whom many were familiar.

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However, when she turned around and pulled that freshman's hand, it seemed so natural.

This made everyone feel that justice had been ignored.

The rosy sunlight shone on their faces that day. The young Su Xiaocan and Tang Xiaowu were surrounded by lively faces.

These faces once rejoiced or mourned over the start of new lives upon enrollment, now showing a look of bewilderment from being suddenly caught off guard by life.

Their minds remained in a long shot-like state of drifting.

If any other situation had occurred and Zheng Rong was kicked like this, he wouldn't have felt good about his reputation either. He would never consider that the one standing before him was a girl.

But now, he found himself unable to react properly, only thinking about the look she gave as she turned her back on him and the moment her ponytail, tied up with neatly arranged black hair, swung away.

It reminded him of a certain disappearing silhouette in his life that made him stand there stunned for a while.

Zhong Zhenliang, the curly-haired guy who had encountered Su Cun at the welcoming party, clearly recognized both individuals and turned to his equally dumbfounded group of friends beside him. "That kid paid with one hundred yuan in advance to buy flowers worth two hundred thirty yuan from the student union a few days ago." His expression suddenly looked hurt. "The value-to-price ratio is just too damn high."

In their current state of stress, everyone nodded in agreement. Although they weren't as seasoned as some experienced seniors who could still grin after getting slapped by their boss, nor were they strangers to the world like those carefree high school friends. Yet this scene made them feel a sense of shock for the first time.

Su C Ansi and Tang Wu separated from the crowd, disappearing into the mist under the gaze of a group of fresh-faced freshmen.

At that moment, everyone felt as if Su Xiaocan and Tang Xiaowu had transcended reality and vanished.

However, what followed was somewhat disappointing: behind them were their roommates and other acquaintances who had recently become friends through various activities like borrowing water or stealing noodles. They didn't seem to be aware of the fact that they were merely tag-alongs.

The early morning romping by freshmen ended as the fog in the school grounds gradually dissipated, and people started dispersing. Some went back to sleep while others headed for their classes; those who had no intention of sleeping or attending classes sat on the slope of the lawn, gazing at the center field as if contemplating their four years of college life.

Many people recalled that clear-eyed girl with a sharp sense of beauty from earlier and felt somewhat wistful.

This incident would likely spread throughout the entire faculty in no time.

But many also understood that they were feeling this way because today's morning had, like sunlight tearing through heavy clouds at dawn, opened up a crack in their numb existence.

They began to anticipate an extraordinary four-year journey and hoped for a plain yet brilliant girl to light up their lives.

The baseball team had already left. Chen Rong, who had lost face before the freshmen, returned sullenly to his dorm room where his still-sleeping roommates were just waking up.

One of them was listening to British BBC news on a radio, while Fan Qiyi was dressing and straightening out his always neat casual suit; he smiled at Chen Rong when he saw him enter the room.

"Oh, you're back from your mission. Did you give our freshmen a good lesson"

Chen Rong suddenly realized that these past three years had been spent like a dog's life.

The school was gradually coming to life as people in various attire appeared on the roads leading to different faculties.

In the dormitory dining hall, Cheng Congcong, Tong Tong, and Ruan Sige were sitting around the table, discussing the morning scene that had shaken Nan University's freshmen.

"It turns out Su C and Tang Wu know each other. The baseball team members performed terribly today. I retract my praise from last night."

Tong Tong expressed her support for their dormitory grade, showing that she was sticking up for them.

Previously, she didn't know Su C's identity and thought Cheng Congcong had good relations with some seniors at Nan University, so she had also praised the baseball team member. But today clearly showed who was in charge, and she needed to adjust her support accordingly.

"I think I'm starting to like Tang Wu. When we first met, I thought she was pretty but quiet, almost cold. Yet I never would have imagined that she could be so fierce. The senior who acted so upright couldn't even stand up to her kick. Her face turned green when he got kicked; it was shocking.

Tong Tong said with lingering regret.

She thought that Tang Wu could actually be like this for Su Can, their relationship couldn't just be simple. Just how close are they She had to catch Tang Wu today and probe her thoroughly to share an absolutely unknown story.

Tong Tong firmly believed that a girl like Tang Wu would always have a very worthwhile story worth savoring.

"Average," Ruan Sige answered absent-mindedly, but she felt a bitter taste when saying this sentence. However, neither of the two girls at the table noticed.

Cheng Congcong was combing her pink nails. When several bespectacled guys walking straight ahead cast glances at her, it gave her some vanity despite appearing indifferent on the surface. She still couldn't help recalling that scene in the athletics field.

Herself had always viewed this senior of the baseball team, Zhengrong, very favorably before talking to others about his fame heard from seniors. As a result, she even boasted about him around her peers and felt like a lovesick girl.

However, today's behavior by Zhengrong clearly lacked grace. This made Cheng Congcong somewhat regret following the trend in praising him previously.

Cheng Congcong was someone who would follow public opinion and trends, but she wasn't stupid either. She did all these things just to gain others' recognition. After seeing Zhengrong provoke everyone's ire, she also joined the crowd to say some cold remarks.

Yet Tang Wu's subsequent actions were somewhat unexpected for her and prompted her to calmly analyze that first-year student recently at the center of attention.

"I think Tang Wu is too unreasonable," Cheng Congcong glanced demonically at the two girls. "She already has a boyfriend, yet hasn't decided to treat us. Does she not consider us in her dorm as family"

Tong Tong reacted and slammed the table: "Exactly, when she returns today, we must make her treat us. We need to let this girl know that since she's now married, at least one person from our dorm needs to see for themselves. Maybe even meet her parents Don't make it too expensive; just pick a random place."

"She kicked out Zhiyuan and others right at the beginning, with such a beautiful girlfriend in our new college, this guy must be extraordinary," Ruan Sige was displeased: "With his popularity, how can he treat us隨便找個地方糊弄我們,想把唐嫵拐走哪有那麼容易,怎麼說也得去‘川福記’好好吃一頓吧。”

"雙手讚成。"童彤連忙道。

“得了你們也彆八卦嘴了,冇準人家小情侶都認識很久了,這樣說來我們反倒纔是外人呢。”程蔥蔥就笑了笑,“這樣宰彆人,我可不保證唐嫵不會心疼的噢。”

"I completely agree," Tong Tong hurriedly said.

“Enough of your gossiping. Who knows, they might have known each other for a long time. In that case, we would be the outsiders,” Cheng Congcong smiled. “If I were to treat someone else's boyfriend like this, I'm not sure Tang Wu wouldn't feel bad about it.”

Just as these three girls schemed how to take advantage of Su Can, Tang Wu’s boyfriend, they realized that the majority of first-year students in their new college canteen were discussing with great enthusiasm about the girl in denim shorts and a ponytail rather than the conflict between Zhengrong and Su Can earlier.

When Su Can and Tang Wu left the athletics field, roommates Li Han, Xiao Xu, as well as dorm leader Wang Dongjian all chased after them. Su Can didn't see Zhang Xiaqiao and knew that this kid only socialized in the dormitory; otherwise, he seldom joined group activities.

But Su Cen wished everyone were as temperamental as Zhang Xiaoqiao.

The others arrived later but didn't gather around; they just pretended to have run into them, waving and greeting from behind. "Hey, Brother Cen, Sister-in-law Cen, going for a walk"

Tang Wu smiled brightly as everyone looked on longingly, making her feel slightly ticklish inside.

"Are you guys also going for a walk" Su Cen thought these fellows were acting weirdly; why did they keep staring at Tang Wu

"Yes, what a coincidence."

"Then carry on," said Su Cen with a sharp look that said "get lost."

“Oh. Okay. Sister-in-law Cen, continue walking,” the crowd winked and nudged each other, knowing it wasn’t right to linger here either, so they left in groups but kept glancing back, making Tang Wu blush as she stared at the ground.

"Those are some of our neighbors; aren't they quite boring"

"Not really, they're cute." Tang Wu raised her head and smiled.

Su Cen was taken aback for a moment, lost in the clarity of Tang Wu's eyes. At this moment, there wasn’t any coldness directed at Senior Zeng Rong; instead, it was like looking into an abyss that went on forever.

Su Cen felt a strong urge to pull her close and kissed her deeply as he pulled her toward him with his hand and looked at her rosy lips.

This was the school road where there were many people walking; Tang Wu pushed him back slightly, feeling shocked. Her chest rose and fell rapidly as she noticed Su Cen looking straight ahead after that, wondering if she had overreacted or made him feel uncomfortable.

Su Cen turned his gaze back to her, smiling brightly at Tang Wu, which put her mind at ease, but what he said next sent her heart soaring like a roller coaster.

"Tonight, let's go swimming. That hotel has an indoor pool."

(To be continued)d to transfer at Xicheng Station and ride two lines before reaching No. 27 High School. If he walked one hundred meters on the main road of the Second Ring Road, he could take a direct route there.The...