Actually, it's very simple for Lin Chen to talk to Jin Songzhu. He just needs to lie on his bed and speak in a voice no louder than 30 decibels, and Jin Songzhu will be able to hear him clearly.

"What are you talking about?" Jin Songzhu's voice came from the other side of the mosquito net. Although Lin Chen couldn't see her face, he could vaguely recognize her figure.

"I already know about your deal with Lin Ruoyan. Don't worry, I will never let Wu Yifan and Jin Xianxiu get away with this!" Lin Chen's voice was full of determination.

"What Lin Ruoyan? I don't know her." Jin Songzhu's voice carried a hint of doubt and wariness.

Lin Chen was slightly taken aback, his thoughts quickly returning to normal. He then realized that Lin Ruoyan would naturally not use her real name to have any connection with Jin Songzhu. He sighed softly and continued, "Also, you, Lin Yiming, and Yang Meixi..."

Upon hearing those two names, Jin Songzhu trembled slightly, as if those names were sharp blades that could easily cut open the wounds in her heart with the slightest touch.

"Stop talking!" Jin Songzhu suddenly raised her voice, her voice filled with undisguised pain.

The harm caused to Jin Songzhu by Wu Yifan and Jin Xianxiu was undoubtedly enormous, but the influence of Lin Yiming and Yang Meixi on her was equally significant. To some extent, they even brought her deeper pain.

Lin Chen realized that he had unintentionally touched a deep wound in Jin Songzhu's heart, and quickly apologized: "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to."

A heavy silence hung in the air, as if even breathing had become cautious. For nearly a minute, only the soft breathing of the two people echoed in their ears. Suddenly, a faint, intermittent sob broke the tranquility.

Lin Chen's heart tightened, and he hurriedly took out a tissue from his pocket and gently patted Jin Songzhu's mosquito net. After hesitating for a moment, Jin Songzhu lifted a small corner of the mosquito net and reached out a slender hand to take the tissue.

"They're all bastards, they all deserve to die!" Jin Songzhu's voice was laced with obvious sobs, revealing the anger and grievances deep within her heart.

A surge of indescribable pity and sympathy welled up in Lin Chen's heart. He desperately wanted to know what kind of harm and injustice Jin Songzhu had suffered. However, none of that mattered anymore. What mattered was ensuring that Jin Songzhu would never suffer such harm again.

"Go to sleep, tomorrow is another day," Lin Chen said softly, trying to calm Jin Songzhu down.

...

The next morning, Lin Chen accompanied Ning Jiaqi as usual to practice qigong in a secluded grove of trees by an artificial lake near the school. Ning Jiaqi then remembered her club activities and invited, "Master, my club is having a gathering tomorrow night. Would you like to come with me?"

Ning Jiaqi joined the arts and culture club because of Yang Meixi's influence. Although Yang Meixi usually appears as a "lace little witch," she is actually very talented and quite popular in the club.

What left Lin Chen speechless was that, according to Ning Jiaqi, Yang Meixi seemed to be getting very close to Jiang Jiahan recently. Ostensibly, she was learning piano from Jiang Jiahan, but Lin Chen knew in his heart that Yang Meixi's intentions went far beyond that!

Lin Chen wanted to persuade Ning Jiaqi to stop hanging out with Yang Meixi, but Ning Jiaqi wouldn't listen. She was determined to join the arts club and become an "artistic youth." Left with no other choice, Lin Chen decided to join as well and become her personal protector.

"What are the requirements for joining your arts and culture club? Can I join?" Lin Chen asked curiously.

"Of course! My master is so talented, once you join the club, all the beauties there will definitely be eager to get to know you!" Ning Jiaqi said exaggeratedly, with a hint of teasing in her tone.

Lin Chen retorted, not to be outdone, "Yeah, yeah, there must be lots of beautiful girls in the arts club! Wouldn't that be my paradise?"

"Don't worry, I'll definitely introduce you to some beautiful girls. I'm just afraid your body can't handle it, Master!" Ning Jiaqi joked with a smile.

"Jiaqi, I'm willing to take any number of girls you introduce to me, but the condition is that they must be better looking than you!" Lin Chen laughed, his tone slightly teasing.

"Haha, then I'm sorry, I can't help you, because there simply isn't one!" Ning Jiaqi replied confidently.

The two thought the place was secluded and deserted, unaware that they had already been secretly photographed by someone who had a crush on Ning Jiaqi and was constantly following her, and the photos were then posted on the school forum.

"Ning Princess, the freshman beauty of Haizhou University, already has a boyfriend. Pictures and proof are available!" This post quickly caused a sensation on the school forum.

Lin Chen always had a keen sense of danger, but this time the person taking the photos posed no threat to him, so he didn't notice. Even if he had, what could he have done? Could he confiscate their phone?

"OP, are you sure you saw this with your own eyes? This isn't a photoshopped image!" A message quickly sparked heated discussion on the forum.

"Absolutely firsthand information! It was just five minutes ago, right next to the grove of trees in the northeast corner of the school's artificial lake, still fresh!" someone responded excitedly.

"The grove? They actually went into the grove?"

"I think those two people in the photo are practicing Tai Chi; it looks quite elegant."

"What Tai Chi? Are you seeing things? That's clearly the rhythm of dual cultivation of the 'Jade Maiden Heart Sutra'!"

Wow, is this exciting? We need the truth! Who is that man in the photo?

"I agree! I want to become an apprentice and learn skills!"

...

Compared to other boys in school, Lin Chen's two roommates were relatively calm. Li Kui would go out with Zou Danyang to do business when he didn't have classes, earning some living expenses and enjoying some alone time with Zou Danyang. Lin Chen really had high hopes for this relationship that spanned nearly fifteen years!

As for "Hip-Hop Kid" Pan Wei, he is fashionable and multi-talented, able to sing and dance, so he is naturally loved by female classmates and is never short of women around him.

However, Jin Songzhu felt uneasy. Although she usually disliked her three male roommates, she felt inexplicably lonely and scared when she was alone in the dormitory.

At this moment, she locked her dormitory room door and lay alone on her bed, her hands tightly gripping her phone. Looking at the photos on the screen, Ning Jiaqi and Lin Chen seemed to be truly practicing the "Jade Maiden Heart Sutra," and an indescribable jealousy welled up in her heart. She wished she could crush her phone to vent her inner dissatisfaction.

...

The following evening, Lin Chen accompanied Ning Jiaqi to their arts and culture department's activity as promised. He had specially asked Jiang Jiahan to help him dress up for the event. His suit was quite expensive, costing tens of thousands of yuan—the most expensive outfit he had ever worn!