After seeing Ji Yuzhi off, Yang Tao stayed by Zhen Tian's side, still in a daze.
"Tao Tao?" Zhen Tian and Yang Tao arrived at the milk tea shop on campus. The line had already reached them, but Yang Tao was in a daze.
"Hmm? I'd like a black coffee," Yang Tao said to the barista, snapping out of her daze.
"Black coffee? Don't you prefer a sweeter latte?"
Zhen Tian, as always, ordered a glass of juice and waited in line.
"I feel like my head isn't clear today, I need to take a break."
Childhood sweethearts and love stories swirled in Yang Tao's mind.
It has to be said that Ye Qingyan's storytelling ability is quite strong; she told Yang Tao a story that left her completely bewildered.
"No way, what kind of fairytale romance is this? I'm speechless. Seriously." Yang Tao took a big gulp of her coffee first: "If I hadn't seen it with my own eyes, I would have really thought Ye Qingyan was trying to mess with me. This is sweeter than any novel I've ever read before!"
Zhen Tian smiled but remained silent.
"My God, I'm kneeling down. I'm speechless. I'm willing to protect this divine love." Yang Tao gulped down her coffee in a few mouthfuls, the bitter taste making her stick out her tongue in disgust.
Zhen Tian handed her the juice, and Yang Tao took a big sip before feeling like she was back to life.
“Neither Zhizhi nor I want to reveal too much. He's in the prime of his career right now, so we must keep his identity a secret.” Zhen Tian smiled and lowered her head, tucking a strand of hair behind her ear. Her expression was both shy and resolute.
Yang Tao stared at Zhen Tian for a few seconds before speaking: "I used to think you were a pushover, but seeing you like this now, I feel a little different."
“Things need to change.” Zhen Tian bit her lip lightly but quickly let go. “It can’t be just one person working hard.”
Yang Tao smiled as she looked at her: "Keep it up, keep going!"
"Yes, keep trying, keep it up!"
The days flew by, and the end of the semester was fast approaching. This year, it coincided with the anniversary of the School of Arts, so the welcome party, which was usually held after military training, was combined with the anniversary celebration this year.
The school anniversary is a big event, and in recent days, a number of people in suits and ties, who look like industry elites, have been appearing on campus one after another.
The campus is getting more and more lively every day, with all sorts of welcome banners being hung up.
"I wonder if my idol is considered a successful person and would be attending the school anniversary celebration across the street?"
The school anniversary celebration was held together with the one at the university across the street, but it wasn't that the schools were jointly organizing it. Rather, the date was chosen to create a lively atmosphere.
"He definitely won't participate."
Zhen Tian and Yang Tao walked ahead, whispering to each other.
Jin Yaya, linking arms with Jiang Wei behind the two, said with a hint of dissatisfaction, "I don't know what these two have to say. They're always whispering behind our backs. What shady things are they doing?"
Jiang Wei lowered her eyes and remained silent.
"Look at how Yang Tao fawns over Zhen Tian every day, as if she's afraid no one will notice she's poor." Jin Yaya was even angrier when she saw Jiang Wei remain silent, leaving her to perform a one-woman show. Her words became even harsher.
"You'd better watch your mouth." Jiang Wei touched the backpack she had bought with Zhen Tian and the others during their last shopping trip. "There's nothing special about the two of them being friends."
"That's true, just like how you and I are good friends."
Jiang Wei glanced at Jin Yaya and a slight smile appeared on her lips.
"Hurry up, you two!" Yang Tao called out to the two of them as she finished talking about Ji Yuzhi.
"You're here," Jiang Wei said with a smile.
"Hey, junior?"
As they reached the corner of the teaching building, Zhen Tian and her group bumped into Shao Yuheng.
He looked at Zhen Tian with surprise: "What a coincidence! What are you going to do?"
"I'm back in my dorm," Zhen Tian replied.
"Ah, it's lunch break, look, I completely forgot."
As the president of the student union, Shao Yuheng was extremely busy with the school anniversary celebration and the welcome party: "By the way, there is a little girl who was injured while practicing for the dance program at the welcome party and can't participate. Could you ask around in your department to see if anyone wants to sign up for the program and fill the spot now?"
"Are there no students in the student council or clubs?" Zhen Tian asked, puzzled.
“I can play the piano,” Jiang Wei offered.
Shao Yuheng glanced at Jiang Wei, then stared at Zhen Tian, who blushed slightly: "Junior, do you have any talents? Anything is fine. Participating in the freshman welcome party can earn you innovation points. These are all requirements for graduation."
“Me?” Zhen Tian pointed to herself.
“Yes, you. If you want to go, I'll sign you up.” Shao Yuheng nodded.
Jiang Wei bit her lip, her gaze falling on Zhen Tian.
"I don't have any special talents."
"How come you have no talent? My sweet dance is amazing."
Ye Qingyan suddenly appeared out of nowhere and was shocked to hear Zhen Tian say that she had no talent. That wouldn't do. What was her little girl being so modest about?
“You can dance, that’s even better. The program can remain the same, let’s just have the junior dance.” Shao Yuheng grabbed Zhen Tian this time.
"Hey, wait a minute, what kind of dance are we doing?" Ye Qingyan finally understood and brushed Shao Yuheng's hand off Zhen Tian's wrist.
Jin Yaya noticed Jiang Wei's unhappiness and retorted, "What else can we dance to? The freshman welcome party, of course. The senior personally invited us."
Ye Qingyan glanced at Jin Yaya and then turned her gaze to Jiang Wei. She could clearly see the resentment on Jiang Wei's face.
"Oh, that's great!" Ye Qingyan swallowed back the words she wanted Zhen Tian to refuse. "I'm not bragging, but my Tian Tian is universally acknowledged to have a talent for dancing. What's a little dance at a welcome party?"
"Then I'll leave this to you, junior. Let me know if you need anything. For training facilities, lighting, and sound effects, just contact me on WeChat. I have other things to do, so I'll be going now. I look forward to your amazing dance performance."
"Hey, wait a minute, I don't want to participate." Zhen Tian called out to Shao Yuheng's retreating figure.
But Shao Yuheng acted as if he hadn't heard and didn't turn around.
Jin Yaya had been harboring some resentment towards Zhen Tian and Yang Tao these past few days, and seeing Jiang Wei's unhappy expression, she said sarcastically, "Go ahead, why don't you go? Let us see your amazing dance moves too. Isn't that right, Weiwei?"
Jiang Wei gave Zhen Tian a cold look, then turned and left.
"Why not participate? Isn't it great?" Yang Tao asked, oblivious to the situation.
"Qingyan!" Zhen Tian exclaimed, both anxious and angry. "You know me perfectly well..."
Ye Qingyan interrupted her: "Can't you see how Jiang Wei and Jin Yaya are behaving sarcastically? They're waiting to see you make a fool of yourself!"
"Huh, really?" Yang Tao scratched her head.
Ye Qingyan rolled her eyes at her and continued to say to Yang Tao, "It's not about fighting for steamed buns, it's about fighting for pride. They think you're not good enough, so you have to be good enough, otherwise you'll be looked down upon in the future, do you understand?"
"The question now is not whether I should strive to be successful, but whether I can actually do so."
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