e clustered together chatting loudly. Upon seeing him come in, they immediately stopped talking and stared at him from afar.Soon after, Wu Shimiao walked over; it seemed she had support from quite a f...Volume 2: Sailing Towards a New Journey - Chapter 48: Misunderstanding

Lin Luoran, who had been facing away from Su Can's departing car, turned around to glance back once. The taxi, hidden by the roadside trees, merged into the street and quickly disappeared from sight. Lin Luoran let out a soft sigh, feeling that this night was indeed chilly. She wondered how long she would be tossing and turning before falling asleep tonight. Her fist clenched lightly, "I won't compromise for you. Do you think you can compromise for me Or is it already too late for me to do these things now"

After pondering further, she found a random chair and sat down, conflicted, "Fortunately, I didn't say anything. Otherwise, Tang Wu would probably hate me."

As for the completely oblivious Su Can, he was lost in deep thought as the taxi headed towards Nan University.

In fact, Lin Luoran did like him; there was no doubt about it. Just like how he liked her too, Su Can didn't hide his feelings or deny that he liked Lin Luoran. Sometimes a person's feelings were intricate and detailed. It was unlikely anyone could maintain clear emotions consistently.

Therefore, everyone's inner world was rich and complex.

After entering the campus gates of Nan University, Su Can took several turns and walked through lush tree-lined paths until he saw the brightly lit dormitory area drawing closer.

This made his mind even clearer. The slight dizziness from drinking earlier seemed to have completely sobered him up. He then realized that the heat on his cheeks hadn't yet dissipated, making him fully aware of what had just happened. A wave of embarrassment washed over him. Was it due to the alcohol or reminiscing about past days In such a confined space in the backseat of the taxi, he was fortunate enough to remain rational and not act impulsively. Otherwise, this little girl was merely pretending to be asleep, which could have caused major problems.

He liked Lin Luoran's straightforwardness, her carefree attitude towards life, always adapting easily to any situation. The books she had read from a young age and the environment at home had given her a broad perspective. Therefore, this girl's breadth of mind and aspirations could effortlessly surpass those around her. Su Can delved deeper into his thoughts, realizing he probably liked the image of Lin Luoran when they were in Xiahai, whose gaze was always distant.

This image was like a beacon that resonated deeply within him, allowing him to recall that Lin Luoran was actually a girl who found it hard to bear solitude. The path she wanted to take was one even his reborn self at the time didn't dare imagine for her future. She was someone far beyond them.

But after three years, their life paths would intersect here.

So Lin Luoran's affection for Su Cen is likely based on those high school memories. She has been playing with Wang Weiwei and Lin Zhouwu since childhood, but now they have separated due to their individual fates and lives. As a result, she sees him as the only person she can rely on, the one soft spot exposed beneath her tough exterior when dealing with others.

Su Cen could imagine that it was similar to his first time leaving home for thousands of miles to study in another place. Although he would have friends there, he would inevitably feel lonely and沉浸在對過去的回憶之中。隨著林縐舞的離開和王威威遠在燕京，儘管外表風光，林珞然難免不會感到徹骨的寂寞。因此，在這種情況下，今天發生的事情也就說得通了。

After registering with the duty teacher in the dormitory building, Su Cen returned to his room and relaxed, releasing the fatigue from the day and falling asleep.

However, what he did not expect was that in another space segment, inside KTV at Haoke迪 (Karaoke), it wasn't as peaceful as when he went to sleep.

No one was singing; silently on the screen was a song by Andy Lau. Everyone's expression was tense, huddling in small groups whispering and discussing fervently.

Du Dawei walked over, facing Wei Dingding who held a pale-faced mobile phone, asking, "Has there been no response"

Wei Dingding nodded, saying, "She chased after him, but her phone is off. I just went out to look with some buddies, but she's nowhere around. That Su Cen isn't here either. Where could they have gone"

The scene of Lin Luoran following Su Cen was witnessed by everyone, and this had left them all speechless. With her not returning for a long time, it meant that indeed they had left together. The question of where the lone male and female would go is something everyone could imagine.

Most importantly, Lin Luoran was Wei Dingding's date tonight. Before Su Cen appeared on the scene, they all assumed this girl must belong to Wei Dingding or be very close to him. No one anticipated that events would take such a dramatic turn.

A few people sensed that the party was over and left, while others, more curious, stayed behind ostensibly showing great concern for Wei Dingding but secretly eager for the drama to unfold; most of them were driven by curiosity or false sympathy. Some knew Lin Luoran's background wasn't shallow—she was an outstanding new student at Fudan University known across several classes and departments. This incident today was significant.

The relationship between her and that male exchange student from Nanjing University, who debated with them, inevitably sparked much speculation.

Xu Haiqing walked over and said, "I tried calling Zhang Xiaqiao but his phone was turned off. He must have gone back to the dormitory to sleep. I don’t think there’s anything serious. Lin Luoran probably went back to her dorm as well and turned off her phone. Don't worry too much about it; she might turn on her phone tomorrow."

Wei Dingding raised his head, bloodshot eyes fixated on Xu Haiqing coldly, "If something really happened, would she tell me What are you talking about"

The group of exchange students felt sorry for Wei Dingding but in their hearts they thought that today’s experience was truly worthwhile. Witnessing such a dramatic turn of events was not wasted on this get-together.

Only the Japanese exchange student, Goro Go, looked gloomy. He didn’t curse or rail against Su Cen as he did before but felt that today's failure could be attributed to Japan’s current prime minister, Mori Yoshimasa. The actions taken by him had left them vulnerable and exposed; it was so bad that they couldn't even lift their heads up in China. This person truly deserved to be cursed like a dog.

Xu Haiqing was ruffled by Wei Dingding’s words, his face turning from pale to red and back again. However, he had some guile about him; although his expression showed displeasure, it wasn’t enough for him to immediately clash with Wei Dingding. He shrugged, "That's all I can do. I don't have Su Cen’s contact number or the dorm room phone number. You guys figure out what you want to do."

He had already decided not to get involved in this matter further. In reality, he was full of doubt as well; by putting himself in Lin Luoran's shoes, that girl left a deep impression on him. Despite the abundance of beautiful women at Fudan University, there wasn't anyone who stood out more than her based on his extensive experience.

If such an attractive woman had gone with him tonight and nothing happened, he would have felt blind for not taking advantage of the situation. After all, she took this step; it wouldn’t be long before things progressed further.

It was just a matter of time before something happened between them. No matter how divine or goddess-like someone appeared on the surface, after their clothes were off, they’d still be ordinary humans. Even Athena would need to bow her head in submission.

Thinking about this and recalling Lin Luoran’s exquisite face, he even felt a bit jealous; not to mention Wei Dingding who had his core interests harmed.

Xu Haiqing felt somewhat satisfied because he could understand the raging envy burning inside Wei Dingding's heart.

Wei Dingding made another call, but it was still turned off.

Wade Dingding, enraged, threw his phone against the wall. Boom! Crack! The phone shattered into pieces; its battery, cover, and keypad flew apart. The entire venue fell even more silent.

"I knew that problems were bound to arise sooner or later. Back when I heard Su’s surname in Rongcheng was close with her, I had a premonition that someone would try to snatch my woman. How should I settle this score with Wei Wei"

"Zhang Xiaoqiao can be disregarded; this kid isn’t much of a threat. However, I’ve heard that Su Chen and Wang Weiwei are on good terms. His family doesn’t have any background worth mentioning, but things may not be as simple with Weiwei," Du Dawei said softly. The girl next to him, seeing Du’s demeanor, didn’t dare approach or act familiarly like usual. Other girls around them were extremely interested in the situation and started asking about Su Chen; their attitudes aligned closely with Wade Dingding's stance, supporting his actions.

"Can Weiwei even handle this I don’t believe him. If I want to take action against someone, he can’t stop me. Tell him to come to me directly if he wants to deal with it," Wade Dingding sneered, revealing sharp white teeth as his voice twisted into a dark tone. His eyes were piercing.

The people around them were highly excited; they knew that Wade Dingding was about to get violent and no one wanted to provoke someone who couldn’t be trifled with. This news would quickly spread among their circle in Shanghai, making them the first to know. In due time, everyone connected to Wade Dingding in any way would hear of it, giving them plenty of gossip material.

"Can you get Chuanwaizi on the line I heard he graduated high school without a clear direction and ended up studying finance at his father’s insistence. He knows many people in Shanghai; if we need to handle someone, having him involved wouldn’t be bad."

"Chuanwaizi has been idle lately and isn’t careful when acting. Last year, he got into trouble because of it and nearly had his legs broken by his father. Now he’s obediently following orders from his dad. After completing the finance program, his father assigned him a project manager position at one of his subsidiaries; we should keep things low-key for now. Have Su tell us what’s going on and then decide how to proceed."

Wade Dingding said, "Do you know that this Su came to Shanghai last year He caused trouble at Qian Gui; Zhang Ming and Qian Yuyang had some dealings with him but couldn’t stop him. If you want results, you need to take decisive action."

Wade Dingding walked forward quietly, picked up the shattered phone from the ground, and pulled out the SIM card from its back.

Du Dawei asked at this point, "Let me ask, Lin Luoran, have you eaten yet"

A look of savage pain flashed across Wade Dingding’s face before he shook his head. this year's freshmen are full of talent, and there seems to be some truth to it.At this moment, Li Han, standing in a relaxed posture beside Su Can, still intimidated the others who had come with Zhe...