the top tier of the school, being prioritized for exchange programs with international schools like Euro-America Joint Program; she was very rational. Secondly, they never thought that the transfer st...Chapter 164: Popularity with Women
When the situation regarding Bede City Meat was gradually heating up, Nan Yi returned to her daily routine of punctually attending classes and running between those teaching buildings.
After that, Wu Shixuan sent him a text message. Although it had playful undertones, gratitude was evident in every word she wrote. From then on, the matter was never mentioned again, with the captain treating her like a tiger and now avoiding flying together with her as much as possible, which led to quite a few rumors about Wu Shixuan.
It was also said that one of her colleagues, Peach, felt deeply grateful towards him. Due to these internal troubles within the aviation group afterward, it was rumored that Su Can's words had actually played a significant role.
In fact, when Wu Shimiao and Peach returned to their hotel with their team members, although other crew members tried to persuade them again along the way back, they felt it seemed too fantastical after calming down to think about it. Wu Shimiao’s friend from Nan University was more convincing in terms of posturing bravely. Peach had already prepared a resignation letter, and Wu Shixuan was very anxious. Nana immediately shed tears for her two good sisters who were leaving soon; even the usually cold-faced Liu Yan cried that night as they hugged each other, cherishing this brief reunion amidst the unpredictable nature of life.
Yet everything seemed normal the next day and afterward, with no imagined aftermath. Even Peach, holding onto her resignation letter and prepared to leave gracefully under pressure from higher-ups if necessary, couldn't figure out what was going on
The captain went so far as to deliberately avoid flying in the same crew as Wu Shixuan, regarding Wu Shimiao like a tiger and thus refraining from any further harassment toward her.
Then it is said that Chairman Su Licheng of Tian Nan Airlines proposed financial system loopholes and problems at the board meeting, plunging Peng Lixin into a sticky situation. Currently, he relies on his status as an old-timer in the group and aligns with Vice Presidents to temporarily maintain his footing; however, everyone can see his future is not looking good.
This made shrewd individuals involuntarily recall the resounding words of that youth at a bar in Shanghai’s Bund's Rizhao Building.
Thus, some rumors about Wu Shimiao started circulating within the group.
Saying she might be dating an influential tycoon's son. That Su Da (Young Master Su) had a close relationship with her; Wu Shimiao was already seen by Su Licheng as a potential daughter-in-law. Some even claimed that Peng Lixin was in big trouble this time, having offended Young Master Su of the Su family, and there were many rumors about Young Master Su. One story goes that he severely humiliated a notorious nephew of Chongqing's vice-mayor, while Su Da also had deep connections with the Wei family from the municipal committee, having life-and-death ties.
Such rumors persisted, even making Wu Shimiao laugh and cry at times. In her conversation with Su Can over the phone, she said, "Young Master Su, you are now quite well-known among my colleagues. Oh, Nana has been thinking about flying to Shanghai lately. Last time she made chocolate at home and gave me an extra box specifically for you; it's very refined, heart-shaped plus decorated with mini cream cheese she bought on Champs-lysées in France. I think her heart is stirring."
"But don't worry! I've already told her about your 'glorious deed' of holding hands and leaving school together with Tang Wu before the whole school, at No. 27 High School. At this point, are you reassured or disappointed Haha, if you're feeling down, no need to be; this silly girl is envious out of her mind. In her senior year, she had quite a few boys chasing after her before becoming an air hostess; but with you in the picture, she might have given up on becoming a flight attendant and followed your path to university instead. I wonder what kind of guy you are that you can be so detrimental to young ladies' prospects"
Wu Shimiao felt warm inside upon hearing this. Maybe throughout her life, there would be no other friends who could stand up for her like this boy did when she was bullied in the past. To be honest, it really made one's heart sway at that moment, making Wu Shixuan recall their legendary figures back at No. 27 High School. They were like a breeze, always giving others a refreshing and gentle feeling. It brought an entirely different high school experience to her, firmly believing they stood out from the crowd.
Years later, when she met with those classmates again, many things might fade away in memory, but it seemed impossible to forget that slender figure of a boy walking through the campus back then and that tall, graceful girl with a ponytail. They were so sharp that even time could not erase their images.
"Big Young Master Su" Su Cen finds this both amusing and embarrassing. "Don't call me that anymore, I'm not used to it. Actually, you know more about martial arts than our family does; we're definitely no big household. And calling someone a 'young master' would make any real young master laugh out loud."
When he first visited the headquarters of Greater Construction Group, what Su Cen remembers most was how long lines of cars left during the group's annual meeting, stretching endlessly from front to back. No matter how much they waited, not a single car stopped for them. The people inside the cars either chatted amongst themselves or ignored them completely. It was their first encounter with cold-heartedness and indifference when they visited Greater Construction Group’s headquarters.
For Wu Shi Yao, Su Cen was just an odd-looking passerby at the entrance back then, someone she couldn't compare herself to. However, over these three years, Chairman Ling's photos曬印如加巳剛書友）上傳 gradually became larger and more visible. The only real thing about this boy occasionally displayed was his sincerity, which transcended the era with a unique warmth.
Unknowingly, Su Cen’s family had already grown from small figures to leaders of Greater Construction Group, who oversee over 100,000 employees. During that year when internal struggles within Greater Construction Group intensified, Su Cen's courage and wisdom in the face of a bold attempt to hire someone to injure others were unparalleled. This indirectly added to his popularity among people for vying for the group’s leadership position, something everyone could see. If you call him a second-generation rich kid, there would be no other second-generation rich kid who has undergone such trials during their growth process, truly understanding all the hardships and preciousness of life.
Wu Shi Yao was expected to mock Su Cen further, but she merely replied with a low voice, "Okay," sounding somewhat disappointed. "Su Cen, do you know what my greatest dream used to be"
My greatest wish was that one day we would sit around a coffee table at the seaside—maybe in the Aegean Sea or Bali—with clear blue skies and seagulls flying overhead, surrounded by wooden houses. We would have achieved our goals and success and hold cups of leisurely coffee as we sat on beach chairs among all our friends, just like when we were young. We’d laugh, chat, and maintain pure friendships. But now I know that this is an impossible dream to achieve. Year after year, everyone around us gradually departs.
Now I only have one wish: Su Cen, you will never leave our side, right" After saying this, Wu Shi Yao chuckled again. "Seeing how things are going now, Su Cen and Tang Wu must be very happy together. But if the day comes when Tang Wu has poor judgment and breaks up with you, I’ll wait for you regardless of everything."
Having a hot foot bath and lying on the top bunk at night is an unparalleled blissful feeling, especially relieving the fatigue of the entire day while freely thinking about loved ones.
But Guo Xiaozhong's call prevented Su Cen from chatting with Tang Wu over the phone to hear her melodious voice.
Guo Xiaozhong in a northeastern province was excited and called directly. It’s likely he was on his dormitory balcony, waving his fist and shouting loudly—his appearance resembling that of an angry youth in old photos. "Su Cen! You did it, you really did it! Wu Shi Yao agreed to come see me; she’ll be here next month. I never thought you actually had such influence. It seems telling her about my good qualities during the holiday was indeed right. Oh yeah, what exactly did you tell her that made her look at me so differently" Su Cen smiled and replied, "I didn’t say much. Simply told her that you liked her from a young age but were too shy to confess it."
A crash could be heard on the other end of the line, as if Guo Xiaozhong had bumped into something. After a while, he trembled and said, "Su Cen… I’m cursing you."
Life seems to move forward in this manner.
Lin Ge Ran still called complaining about how busy their classes were recently. Besides the heavy semester workload, they also had to participate in the school's international student service plan. However, daily穿梭於那些外國帥哥留學生之間還是挺賞心悅目的，就是真的冇找到投緣的，要不也可以來一段羅曼蒂克的異國戀。
而且不僅僅是在進行服務計劃的同時，林格然似乎還在外國語學院圖書館報名了文獻整理的工作，結果直接導致圖書館氣質女傳聞誕生，於是不少牲口常駐館區就是為了搜尋難得一次豔遇。
Dong Xiaojia, the top queen bee at Shanghai International Studies University (SISU), harbors resentment towards Su Cen and keeps thinking about finding an opportunity to return to Nan University to settle old scores. Only this person at SISU could infiltrate enemy territory with such ease as if there were no one around. Being targeted by someone like her is definitely unsettling, which is why Ling Luoran mentioned it in a tone tinged with schadenfreude.
As for the defender of Lin Luoran who made a fleeting appearance last semester, Wei Dingding, he has become much more low-key and hasn’t come out to cause trouble. His friends at Nan University still dislike Su Cen but that doesn't affect him in any way since his life goes on as usual. There’s no need to spoil one's mood over just a couple of small groups.
The school campus at dusk is very beautiful. Although the school exudes the charm and weariness of its age-old history, it does not detract from the vibrant energy that permeates within. It can be seen in the light and agile "white radish" girls holding tennis rackets or shuttlecocks after dinner, as well as among student organization cadres rolling up their sleeves to vigorously promote tomorrow's school activities. Some say university life is sometimes summed up by being "had" by a university. Setting aside those who are cultivated into idlers by life, the things that Su Cen sees after dusk still exude vibrancy, just like what he has around him.
Su Cen and Tang Wu each have an ice cream in hand as they stroll along this extremely relaxed campus road. They pass by sports fields, flower beds, and dormitories; the two of them walk down the long road with a tacit understanding between them.
"My heart feels like you're hanging outside and eagerly waiting to see me," Tang Wu says playfully as she eats her ice cream, smiling at Su Cen.
Su Cen first lets out an "mm" sound before looking up at Tang Wu. He hesitates for a moment before explaining, “Isn't it the bar by the Bund where Wu Shimu called me last week What did your dad say" Crap, Su Cen only now realizes that with all the details of that conversation, he might not have known what his future father-in-law had seen or misunderstood. Since Tang Wu already knows about this, given her father's character, Su Cen doesn't think he can keep it a secret from her mother, Mu Xuan. Even though Su Cen has remarkable composure, a chill still runs down his spine at the thought of the uncertainty and unpredictability ahead, something that as someone who’s been reborn feels dangerous for the first time.
"Mmm," Tang Wu nods with misty eyes sweeping over Su Cen. "He said you have pretty good relations with women."
Indeed, beneath this future father-in-law's thick exterior lies a repressed and playful heart.
Su Cen feels speechless when faced with the gaze of Tang Wu’s misty eyes. When he first told her about that unpleasant incident involving the vice minister's lewd behavior towards Wu Shimu, he only mentioned it as a minor conflict, saying that the vice minister was too overbearing and didn't delve into the details. Now, is this little girl here to hold him accountable Or could it be an indirect sign of jealousy
It’s rare indeed for Su Cen to see Tang Wu's jealous side, which lightens his heavy soul a bit. He thinks he’ll just answer any questions she has honestly because he looks innocent anyway.
Tang Wu accurately reads every expression on Su Cen's face. A clever woman can often discern certain subtle mindsets in men; despite being reborn twice, Su Cen still has these weak points which Tang Wu sees through clearly.
So she smiles slightly and doesn't deny it, focusing instead on eating her ice cream.
Su Cen is momentarily stunned, thinking to himself that this girl really does have a strong character. Even though she wants to ask questions in her heart, she wouldn’t bring up the topic out of respect for appearances. She’s one of those girls who won't actively dig deeper but also won't let Su Cen get away with it.
Su Cen could only say, "The leader of the aviation group sexually harassed a girl, and I stepped in to stop him. That's basically it, isn't it I've been quite honest."
Tang Wu then smiled and nodded, saying, "If you're not being honest, I won't make breakfast for you anymore."
Cooking eggs Su Cen could remain calm and collected in the face of many things, but he always felt that his composure was insufficient when it came to Tang Wu. He recalled the night Tang Wu arrived in Shanghai and stayed at her new apartment, the night etched into his life, as well as the next day's "delicious" breakfast.
His heart raced with a mix of warmth and amusement, but he also felt frustrated, asking, "Do you consider what you cook to be breakfast"
Tang Wu frowned slightly in anger. However, she was startled when they turned the corner into an isolated area where it was hard for others to see them from afar due to the dormitory's dim lights. She realized her disadvantageous position too late as Su Cen reached out and wrapped his arms around her slim waist. Tang Wu had no time to react before Su Cen kissed her, pulling away with a lingering warmth.
Left behind was Tang Wu’s shocked and ashamed expression in the night lights, radiant yet pure.
In front of this man who occasionally showed his assertive side, a man whom she had given everything despite all shyness, Tang Wu sometimes wished to see him but kept her distance due to her reserve. However, at that moment, any pretense seemed futile. She allowed Su Cen to hold her and gently rested her head on his shoulder, not permitting such actions in an area where someone could suddenly appear. Yet she also lowered her head toward his chest, breathing rapidly like a blooming orchid.
Su Cen thought of asking, "Did you tell your dad about this" Mu Pan was considered a mountain even harder to climb than Mount Shu in Su Cen's heart. Although he had the confidence to win Tang Wu over eventually, her father’s comment on his “womanizing” still made him sweat profusely.
Tang Wu unsurprisingly nodded, dispelling any remaining fantasies of Su Cen.
"What did she say"
"She only said four words," Tang Wu looked at Su Cen intently with her bright and distant eyes. "Greatly overestimating."
Su Cen instantly broke into a sweat on his forehead.
This chapter is nearly five thousand words, and together with the previous one it's more than eight thousand words. Since there are still friends at home, I won't continue to write late into the night. However, tomorrow’s update will not be less than this amount. Starting a new month, let's have a good start.
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