Chapter 279

Ji Wanmei's birthday is on April 20th, which is only three weeks away.

In fact, Lei Tingjun had been quietly preparing a birthday gift for her, intending to give her a surprise.

When Lei Tingjun heard Lu Zhuoxuan mention Ji Wanmei's birthday, he knew that Lu Zhuoxuan said it on purpose to make him feel uncomfortable.

But it must be said that the Thunder team is indeed a little bothered by it.

Which man could accept without any reservations that a man who covets his woman is constantly thinking about her and even more publicly remembers her birthday than he, the woman in question?

Moreover, Lu Zhuoxuan always seemed to be subtly challenging Lei Tingjun.

For Lei Tingjun, the feelings between two male animals are very obvious.

Although Ji Wanmei told Lei Tingjun that she had already made things clear with Lu Zhuoxuan, and Lu Zhuoxuan had clearly told her that he would let go generously and wish her well.

However, Lei Tingjun, being a man, knew very well that those were just words Lu Zhuoxuan used to put Ji Wanmei at ease.

In this way, Ji Wanmei can truly become his friend without any reservations.

But Lei Tingjun knew that Lu Zhuoxuan had never intended to give up from beginning to end.

Lei Tingjun believed that once an opportunity arose, Lu Zhuoxuan would not hesitate to seize it.

But this was not Ji Wanmei's fault. Lei Tingjun knew very well that it was only because she was so outstanding that she attracted so many equally outstanding boys to like her.

So Lei Tingjun told himself that he must work harder, cherish Ji Wanmei, treat her well, take care of her, and not give the men around her any opportunity to take advantage of her.

They will absolutely not have that chance.

Lei Tingjun, this repressed and brooding man, stood alone in front of the bookshelf, a jumble of chaotic thoughts flashing through his mind.

But when he took a few books on architecture back to the long table by the bed and sat down next to Ji Wanmei, his expression was completely unreadable.

"By the way, let's go out for dinner together tonight," Ji Wanmei said to Zhou Min. "Let's invite the other students in our dorm as well."

Tomorrow is Monday, so I only have a little free time this Sunday evening.

Zhou Min said, "Okay, I'll go back and inform them later."

Ji Wanmei then said to Lei Tingjun, "I'll introduce you to my roommates; they also want to get to know you."

Lei Tingjun wasn't quite used to the relaxed pace of campus life, nor was he comfortable eating with so many girls.

However, those were all Ji Wanmei's roommates and classmates, with whom she usually interacted and helped each other.

Having spent many years navigating the social landscape, Lei Tingjun naturally understands the importance of friends.

Lei Tingjun also hoped that Ji Wanmei would get along well with her roommates, so he left everything to Ji Wanmei's arrangements: "Okay, you arrange it. I'll go book a restaurant later."

After leaving the library, Lei Tingjun and Ji Wanmei and the others parted ways in front of the building.

Ji Wanmei and Zhou Min returned to their dormitory with the borrowed books. They found two classmates there, and upon asking, they learned that there were two other students in the study room.

Ji Wanmei said, "I'm treating everyone to dinner out tonight, so please don't go to the cafeteria. There are two students who haven't returned from the study room yet, please help them notify them later."

"Okay, no problem."

As everyone was talking, Zhou Yuejuan returned from outside the school.

Zhou Yuejuan and Fang Xiaoqin are both locals. They don't stay at school on weekends; they usually go home and only come to school on Mondays.

I don't know why, but Zhou Yuejuan came back early this Sunday evening, and she wasn't with Fang Xiaoqin.

"Where are you going to eat? Can you take me with you?" Zhou Yuejuan stared intently at Ji Wanmei.

Ji Wanmei hadn't originally planned to invite Fang Xiaoqin and Zhou Yuejuan; she didn't want the two of them to ruin the atmosphere of a perfectly good gathering.

However, since Zhou Yuejuan took the initiative to express her desire to go, it would seem petty for Ji Wanmei to directly tell her not to go.

We've already invited five or six people in the dorm, so it's not like we're short of one pair of chopsticks from her.

Ji Wanmei glanced behind her and, seeing that Fang Xiaoqin hadn't returned, asked, "Why are you alone? Where's Fang Xiaoqin?"

“She usually doesn’t return to school until tomorrow, Monday, so I came back early to attend evening self-study,” Zhou Yuejuan said.

Ji Wanmei noticed that Zhou Yuejuan's attitude was much more attentive than before, and she wondered what she was up to.

"Suit yourself. If you want to go, I won't stop you," Ji Wanmei said.

The meaning behind this sentence is quite clear: they don't really welcome you to go, but if you insist on going anyway, then you can only say you have a very strong mentality.

To everyone's surprise, Zhou Yuejuan was delighted and said, "Great! I'll go with you!"

After a moment's thought, Ji Wanmei roughly understood her intention.

Perhaps she wanted to go and see her 'legendary boyfriend' in person.

Ji Wanmei chuckled inwardly. If she wanted to see it, let her see it. Lei Tingjun would never disappoint Ji Wanmei under any circumstances.

Around six o'clock, the two students in the study room returned.

Ji Wanmei then led them out of the school.

Lei Tingjun said he would wait for them at the school gate after he had booked a restaurant.

As soon as they stepped out of the school gate, everyone saw Lei Tingjun.

There was no way around it; his height advantage made him stand out in the crowd, and coupled with the imposing presence that students lacked, he was simply a crane among chickens, easily spotted at a glance.

Ji Wanmei introduced Lei Tingjun to her other roommates again, saying, "He is my boyfriend, Lei Tingjun."

Lei Tingjun maintained a humble yet assertive attitude, nodding and replying, "Hello."

Everyone remained reserved. Although they were curious about Ji Wanmei's boyfriend, they only dared to steal a few glances and whisper a few words in private.

Only Zhou Yuejuan came up to him, openly sizing up Lei Tingjun, and even circled around him, clicking her tongue and saying, "You're Ji Wanmei's boyfriend, right? The person we saw bringing Ji Wanmei back at the school gate last time was you, wasn't it?"

Lei Tingjun glanced at Ji Wanmei with a slightly questioning look, and Ji Wanmei helplessly shrugged at him.

Lei Tingjun withdrew his gaze and coldly glanced at Zhou Yuejuan: "That's right, it's me."

Zhou Yuejuan flinched involuntarily under that dark, sharp gaze, took a step back, and chuckled dryly, "Hehe, you look...you still..."

After stammering for a while, unable to find a suitable adjective, he finally blurted out, "You seem quite extraordinary."

Lei Tingjun ignored her and looked at Ji Wanmei, saying, "I've already made a reservation at the restaurant, Yucai Restaurant across the street. Let's go there."

Ji Wanmei smiled gently: "Okay, let's go eat."