Chapter 31: How to get him to agree to the marriage alliance?

"That's all for this lesson. Remember to send your homework to my email address on time. get out of class dismissed."

He Jinzhao carried a black shoulder bag. After packing his textbooks, he zipped it up and got up to leave.

Just as I reached the classroom door, someone tugged at my sleeve from behind.

He frowned subconsciously, turned around and took a few steps back, lifted his eyelids to look, and spoke in a flat and cold tone.

"Excuse me, is there something you need?"

Standing in front of him was a tall, long-legged woman with exquisite makeup, delicate and three-dimensional features, an intellectual and elegant temperament, and a beauty that was quite aggressive.

However, He Jinzhao's eyes remained unmoved, his expression distant and indifferent.

The girl smiled generously, shook her phone, her eyes slightly upturned, and her voice clear and confident.

"Your name is He Jinzhao? That's a very nice name. I'm Shi Qiurou. Would you have the honor of getting to know me?"

Many students stayed in the classroom, excitedly watching this scene unfold.

Shi Qiurou is a beauty who is on par with Ji Siyu.

She has excellent grades, is kind to everyone, and always has a smile on her face.

The only thing that doesn't match her outward appearance is that she is a sea queen.

She almost never had a break in relationships; the number of boyfriends she's dated could circle the entire Peking University campus.

It's just that people's interest comes and goes quickly.

Each boyfriend I dated lasted no more than a month before getting a prefix.

It makes people both love and hate it.

Many people speculated about how long it would take for Shi Qiurou to make a move on this handsome newcomer, but no one expected it to be so soon.

He Jinzhao wouldn't refuse a beautiful woman's advances, right?

Everyone turned their attention to He Jinzhao, all with expressions of anticipation and excitement.

Just as He Jinzhao was about to speak, his phone vibrated in his palm. He paused, raised his hand, and swiped to unlock the screen.

He sent a message to Song Shiyi before class and then muted his phone, presumably because it was from her.

But this scene is viewed differently by others.

Everyone assumed that He Jinzhao was preparing to add Shi Qiurou's contact information.

Even she herself thinks so.

She smiled slightly, and just as she opened the QR code and was about to speak, the man opposite her turned off his phone, nodded politely to her, and said, "Hello, classmate. Since we've already met, I'll be going now. Goodbye."

Shi Qiurou: "?"

She was stunned for a moment, and when she came to her senses, all she saw was the boy's back as he turned away without hesitation.

The other students around them were in an uproar.

Shi Qiurou crossed her arms, her fingertips lightly tapping the side of her face, her eyes full of interest.

Why are you in such a hurry?

Did she go to see her sweetheart?

If she's not mistaken.

Is it that obedient girl from the Song family?

Tsk.

She ignored the stares of the people behind her and slowly walked away from the classroom.

Her posture remained elegant.

It seems that being humiliated didn't affect her much.

Seeing that there was no more excitement to watch, the others also left one after another.

However, this incident was still photographed and posted on forums by many people, sparking heated discussions.

[This woman still went for it; I think she just broke up not long ago?]

Yes, you remember correctly, the previous one was Ji Jiang from the architecture department? He was a handsome, dark-skinned guy.

[Of course, if he weren't handsome, would this woman even be interested?]

[I'll let you in on a little juicy gossip: I saw Ji Jiang kneeling down, begging her not to break up with him. It was quite pitiful.]

Wow, this guy's love is so deep! Doesn't he know Shi Qiurou is all about physical intimacy and not emotional connection?

[Does it involve sexual intercourse? That's not necessarily true.]

[Could you elaborate?]

[It has to be said, even with such blurry pixels, He Jinzhao's stunning good looks can't hide his charisma; he's truly amazing.]

There's a misconception that you can catch up with someone by persistently pursuing them.

"You're really overthinking it. He's only nice to Song Shiyi; he's incredibly distant with everyone else. I don't have the courage. Writing my thesis is driving me crazy; what good is being handsome! Unless he can help me write it."

[Song Shiyi? Does anyone know the inside story? What's their relationship?]

[I actually know a little about that. Song Shiyi and I went to the same high school. He Jinzhao was two years older than us. He was very close to Shen Yanci, and he also took care of Song Shiyi a bit, probably like a younger sister.]

[Hey, haven't Shen Yanci and Song Shiyi been seen together lately?]

He already has a girlfriend, so of course he'll spend time with her.

"..."

Neither of the parties involved knew the comments on the forum; one was busy looking for someone, and the other was on the phone.

Shi Qiurou stood in the toilet stall, a cigarette between her slender fingers, the embers flickering in the darkness, the smoke she exhaled swirling around her face, her eyelashes lowered, her expression gentle.

The restroom was empty and eerily quiet, with only the soft sound of breathing filling the air.

Without knowing what the other person said, she responded casually, "I will try to build a good relationship with that person from the He family. As for whether they accept it or not, that's beyond my control."

A dignified and steady voice came from the microphone, and it could be heard clearly even in the quiet environment without speakerphone.

"You just need to make a good impression on him, and I'll take care of the rest."

"By the way, you better behave yourself lately. The He family values ​​integrity, and what you've done is disgraceful."

Shi Qiurou stubbed out her cigarette, a mocking smile curving her lips, her voice calm and utterly emotionless.

"Okay, I understand."

"I'll hang up now if there's nothing else. I have class later."

After a few seconds of silence, he spoke again: "Qiuqiu, Dad is doing this for your own good. If we can get on the good side of the He family, not only will our Shi family's status rise further, but we won't have to worry about anything anymore."

"..."

After hanging up the phone, Shi Qiurou hesitated to go out.

She only took a slow step after the smoke dissipated and the smell of nicotine was gone.

Just then, two girls walked in, arm in arm, chatting and laughing.

When she saw Qiu Rou, she was stunned for a moment, but immediately reacted and greeted her.

"Hello, Senior Qiu Rou."

Shi Qiurou nodded slightly, a polite smile on her face, and spoke in a friendly tone.

Hello.

The two girls greeted each other and then went into their respective toilet stalls, their soft chatter still drifting out through the stall walls.

Shi Qiurou stood in front of the sink with her eyes lowered, looking at the dense foam in her palm, like a cloud that floated lightly without restraint.

After rinsing away the foam with water, she took a tissue and carefully wiped her fingers, even cleaning her knuckles.

The mirror in front of her completely covered her, its frame like an invisible box, trapping her inside.

She slowly raised her eyes to look at herself in the mirror.

Her skin was as white as if it had been covered with a layer of fine snow, but her eyes were as bright and clear as if they were immersed in a clear spring.

Her gaze exudes an elegant and refined air, as serene as a gentle breeze, both tranquil and aloof.

She casually tossed the crumpled tissue into the trash can and gave a cold laugh.

They really think highly of her.

Do you really think the He family is so easy to please?

Not to mention that He Jinzhao already has someone he loves, so asking him to agree to a marriage alliance is simply wishful thinking.

She lowered her eyes, her expression unfathomable.