be a difference in life trajectories between people Even just within high school and with his reborn perspective, Su Cen could feel the unguessable nature of Tang Wu’s inner world. He couldn’t imagin...Chapter Thirty-Eight Like Tigers or Leopards

Tang Wu felt uncomfortable as she listened to the lecture. She didn't know why, but when Cheng Congcong talked about certain things, they grated on her nerves. And Tang Wu knew that since Cheng Congcong had brought up these topics in conversation, it meant that both she and Su Can were also part of their discussions.

Compared to Su Can's performance since the start of school, he was definitely going to be a topic of discussion too.

But the conclusion they reached was simple.

Su Can didn't fit into the type of "high-quality man" that these girls talked about. And only Tang Wu knew how her family gradually moved from another place to Chengdu; now she and Su Can were studying in Shanghai, naturally they seemed inferior compared to the nobles of this school.

Perhaps there was a negative attitude towards them as a couple, but apart from those in Cheng Congcong's circle, most people still wished them well deep down.

In Tang Wu’s view, only Su Can made her university life so enjoyable.

A boyfriend isn't a tool for showing off or boasting about. Although many girls enjoyed doing this at the moment.

She originally wanted to refute Cheng Congcong's viewpoint face-to-face last night, but in the end she sighed inwardly as it was meaningless. She didn’t get into arguments like Ran Sige did either; everyone had their own views and perspectives on things, which were becoming more mature or gradually maturing in university.

Thinking this way made Tang Wu find the lecture less interesting, so she sent a message to Su Can: "Would you like to eat together this afternoon"

In recent times, they hardly met each other. Apart from running early in the morning, every day after getting up, they would buy breakfast downstairs and take different routes to the teaching building. They’d either return to their dormitory or have a nap in class during lunchtime, attend classes again in the afternoon, then head back to their dormitory at night under the lamplight. Reading books before bed was when she felt relaxed, and thinking of Su Can would bring a sweet feeling amidst her fatigue.

But now Tang Wu, who had gotten used to being busy, also felt anxious in her heart. She seemed to need to see Su Can to feel at ease.

The phone vibrated; it was a message from Su Can: "I'm at the door."

Su Can appeared outside as expected and stood there looking into the classroom, causing some students to look his way. After all, Su Can wasn't an unknown figure; those who knew him would recognize him among the freshmen.

Cheng Congcong felt someone poke her and she looked up to see Tang Wu getting up, gathering her books, and coming down the stairs by the roadside.

The instructor delivering a lecture was momentarily paused for a few seconds, obviously disheartened that such an attentive and pretty female student had left the classroom. The lecturer, still far from achieving a calm demeanor despite being in his thirties, saw his enthusiasm dampened.

"Tang Wu actually skipped class," whispered a girl to Cheng Congcong with evident surprise. Skipping classes in university wasn't uncommon; indeed, some people argued that every freshman should learn how to skip their first lecture. Tang Wu's image was one of strictness and meticulousness, which influenced others who saw her studying diligently. Thus, it was quite incomprehensible for them when she skipped class.

Cheng Congcong nodded, glanced over, and without further comment continued listening to the lecture, pursing her lips in thought: Tang Wu must have some reason for fancying Su Can, who isn't much to look at. She even persuaded her scholarship-worthy girlfriend to skip class with him; this scene was witnessed by many, so it’s likely that they would criticize and question them.

For Su Can, who had become accustomed to skipping university classes, he was unaware of the discussions sparked by Tang Wu's first-ever absence due to him. When she came out from the main entrance and held his hand tightly in her grasp, it suddenly filled a void that Su Can felt at this moment.

Currently, there was something about Tang Wu that compelled him to want to brazenly invade and violate her without restraint whenever he saw her.

Su Can also didn't know that Tang Wu's grip on his hand was a direct response to what Cheng Congcong had said last night.

When the class ended, everyone spontaneously formed a circle around Cheng Congcong. She shook her head with maturity and said, "I'm actually quite worried about Tang Wu; too much immersion in love during university will eventually lead to disappointment."

"That's not true, it's very romantic; I would rather be more immersed, even more so. As long as one puts their all into every relationship, there won't be any regrets." A girl defended passionately.

"It’s because you haven’t experienced enough and remain a bit nave," several girls who had some 'stories' of their own chimed in.

One of them, with the most profound insight: "Five years ago when I liked a guy so much it felt like life and death, after he followed me on the bus to school, I never looked back once. But strangely enough, not even a shred of sadness lingered within my heart. Suddenly, I realized that for these five years, what I truly fell in love with was just the idea of being in love itself. There will come a day when we won't even remember how the people we loved looked."

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Cinnamon trees, time.

This encapsulates the feeling of this university, where Tang Wu and Su Cen had their first skipped class, walking hand in hand under a tree-lined path that could lead anywhere within the vast campus. The destination was uncertain: would it be an elevated platform for bicycles, a shallow slope covered with untended green grass, or perhaps a living area with water and mountains Whether to stop and rest while watching blades of grass pass by or continue forward.

None of this mattered.

A boy and girl holding hands is a somewhat melancholic scene in any university.

Su Cen pulled Tang Wu closer with one hand, then used the other to wrap around her slim waist. Underneath her fair complexion and slender neck, he kissed her soft lips, taking what he wanted freely.

Tang Wu's breath was close by, a rich fragrance that permeated his brain; she wasn't sure if it had an hypnotic effect, but her mind and scalp felt pleasantly tingling. Sensations spread from the base of her spine down to her lower back as all he could hear were Tang Wu's soft moans.

There was also a unique scent from their mouths meeting.

Tang Wu became weak all over, but after this intimate mouth contact ended and Su Cen kissed his way down her sharp jaw to her earlobe, whispering lowly, "You're my woman."

Tang Wu slightly trembled as she held him back, responding softly with a nod, "Mm-hmm."

Next to them were trees and leaves, scattered rays of sunlight filtering through the branches, casting patches of light on both their bodies and the ground around them.

Tang Wu, who was holding Su Cen, blinked her long eyelashes lightly before smiling sweetly. "As if," she said with a chuckle as she pushed him away, running off into the sunlight, her hair fluttering behind her. This showcased the lively side of this tall girl.

And it was only in front of Su Cen that she revealed her true self, free from aloofness and reserve.

Su Cen growled and chased after Tang Wu, lifting her up off her feet. He leaned in to explore her face with his own.

Tang Wu blocked him with one hand while holding the other over his, which was covering one of her breasts, her body shifting as she laughed and wept at once. "Are you a tiger or leopard"

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The path did not lead to shallow slopes but rather opened up to a huge gymnasium covered in tree shade with basketball sounds echoing.

Su and Tang appeared at the entrance of the gymnasium. The male was clean-faced and bright-eyed, while the female was tall and elegant; only a lingering flush on her face revealed that she was still blushing, with softness evident in her clear eyes.

The sports hall had a high ceiling, with slanting light beams shining through. It was their first time skipping class, their first time doing something absurd in the university campus, and their first time standing at the entrance of the gymnasium, watching the active male and female students glide gracefully within.

The sound of jump balls could be heard intermittently.

At this moment, someone called out a name: "Su... Can"

It was Senior Fan Qiyi, wearing a red jersey. He looked surprised to see the two.

The couple entered and greeted him. Su Can then spotted the female senior who had sold flowers to him at the freshmen party; she seemed to be the team manager. She stared at Su and Tang in disbelief and sized them up for a moment before recognizing them, winking at Su with surprise, implying that it was impressive he managed to "woo" this girl.

When confronted by her gaze, Su Can could not explain himself.

Invited by Fan Qiyi to play basketball, Old Fan treated him like a senior would, being very friendly. Tang Wu sat on the sideline with that senior lady, chatting idly with her. She seemed quite interested in her.

There were no spectators present; it was just some teams playing for fun without any formal matches. A few people played half-court basketball to keep active. They were all classmates of Fan Qiyi who greeted Su Can warmly. On the court, male students soon formed a close-knit group.

Fan Qiyi didn't hold anything against Su Can and his buddy Zheng Rong's past squabble. Furthermore, Su Can’s performance in the full-scale debate competition had impressed the baseball team captain, Zheng Rong, who only left this remark for Fan Qiyi: "This kid is already such a talent in his first year; it's no wonder that Qin Zhongyuan lost to him."

During a break, Fan Qiyi took out a shirt from the door frame and fished out a limp cigarette pack. He handed one over to Su Can who declined with a wave of his hand. Fan Qiyi lit up himself, puffing smoke and asking, "How have you been University life is different from what you imagined, right Are you interested in joining the student council"

Su Can glanced at Fan Qiyi and said, “The Student Council”

“Yes. We’re due for a handover soon; there’s room for newcomers. My department still needs an assistant director—if you want to join, we can make you the vice-chair immediately. If you find it bothersome after one year, you could switch roles and become the head director or work in the academic committee instead. These positions are less demanding. The Student Council isn’t as out of reach for freshmen as they imagine; you’ll learn more about it later on. However, joining is a bit more serious than being part of a club. But getting a certificate helps with party membership applications and enriches your university life. It’s also advantageous when dealing with the administration. More importantly…”

Fan Qiyi raised an eyebrow and said with a smirk, “Organizing events attracts many pretty girls from various departments to attend; it’s convenient for making moves. Don’t just focus on one tree… you know, look at the entire forest.”

Su Can felt that this Student Council president exuded a chilling aura of a heartless playboy.nt to play a game. What's wrong with that Do I need to report everything to you guys" said Lin Luoran indignantly, though she felt somewhat guilty inside."Are there really no feelings between you two"...