Chapter 83 School Starts
Cold sweat slid down his forehead, and a drop of sweat seeped into his eyes, bringing a faint sting. Yu Che's eyelashes trembled, and there was a hint of redness at the corners of his eyes.
Hearing Yu Che's murmur, Chu Yanxing's expression did not change at all, he just said "Hmm?" very lightly.
This sound woke Yu Che up. He shook his head slightly to get rid of this ridiculous illusion.
It's crazy. How could he think of Chu Yanxing as... Apart from having impeccable looks, their gender, personality, and temperament are completely different.
However, when Yu Che compared it carefully, he found a faint trace for no reason.
The two people's eyes do have subtle similarities in shape, but the expressions are very different. Chu Yanxing's is sharp and deep, while Lin Xingyan's is bright and soft.
Yu Che was outlining the other person's eyes and was unconsciously lost in thought.
He often heard the saying, "Beautiful women are all alike, but ugly women are each unique." It was indeed true.
Under the bright overhead light, Chu Yanxing's long eyelashes slightly retracted, forming a cold shadow in his eye sockets, covering the emotions in his dark pupils, and his lips were no longer tightly pursed.
Silently, the cold pressure receded like the tide.
Yu Che paused for a moment, feeling sore and weak. He lowered his head, took small breaths, and regulated his breathing to control the surging blood.
When he finished regulating his breathing, the wooden chair beside him made a slight noise.
Chu Yanxing revealed an innate sense of oppression and suddenly leaned down towards Yu Che, the man's shadow suddenly covering his entire body.
Yu Che's body froze, and he slowly raised his head. There was a little moisture under his eyelids, and he couldn't tell whether it was sweat or physiological tears.
His hands unconsciously clutched his trousers. The shadow before him emphasized its presence, and Yu Che subconsciously wanted to retreat, but he forcibly suppressed this instinct.
God knows, when Chu Yanxing saw Yu Che's appearance, his fingers felt itchy. He pinched them silently, and then he couldn't help but reach out to wipe away the crystal.
His face was still noble and cold as he took out a plain white business card with only simple information on it, including his name, mobile phone number, and a WeChat QR code.
The business card was placed on the dining table. Chu Yanxing pushed it casually, and the business card slid steadily in front of Yu Che.
Confused Yu Che refocused his gaze on Chu Yanxing's face and blinked.
"I'll keep your gratitude in mind. Add this WeChat when you get back."
The cello-like voice fell, and Chu Yanxing looked at Yu Che with a calm demeanor, "I will contact you when I need you."
Then he turned around and left with quick steps, and the door of the mansion slowly opened and closed.
Yu Che picked up the business card and scratched his hair with his other hand. His mind was full of thoughts. He stared at the three words "Chu Yanxing" for a long time and sighed.
Things will work out when the time comes.
The exciting summer vacation passed in a flash, and the school started as scheduled.
Behind the scenes of Huaxiu University's opening ceremony, teachers and students were busy.
As one of the outstanding freshmen representatives, Lin Xingyan wore a beige long gown with a dark blue horse-faced skirt. Her long hair was tied behind her head with a jade lily of the valley hairpin, revealing her smooth forehead and slender neck.
She stood alone in a corner backstage. Her simple and elegant Hanfu made her look more scholarly. Her profile was tranquil, and she exuded a sense of distance.
"Student Qiu, please stand with classmate Lin Xingyan first, and then go on stage after the announcement."
"Okay, thank you." Qiu Mowan, who was also a representative of outstanding freshmen, finished a simple makeup and followed the instructions in a dark gray uniform.
In the dim backstage, the girl's presence was particularly noticeable.
Qiu Mowan paused unconsciously, then came to his senses and quickened his pace forward, his eyes flickering slightly behind his black-framed glasses:
"Hello, classmate Lin. My name is Qiu Mowan."
He stretched out his hand, trying to shake hands like an adult, but when he looked up and saw Lin Xingyan's surprise, his face turned red instantly and the tie around his neck became difficult to breathe.
Was it really too abrupt? Qiu Mowan's hand gradually dropped, and he tried his best to keep a decent smile, but his eyes were sad.
Lin Xingyan glanced secretly at him, smiled softly, and held his hand for a moment before releasing it. "Student Qiu, your name is well-known among the freshmen. It's an honor to meet you."
This was true. Qiu Mowan was admitted to Huaxiu University by ranking first in both his academic performance and comprehensive assessment of his cultivation qualifications in the college entrance examination.
After the news was announced on the official website, it attracted media attention for a period of time.
Since Lin Xingyan's grades in both subjects were not outstanding, why was she chosen as the outstanding freshman representative?
——Of course, it was because of her celebrity-like good looks and her above-average academic performance that she was able to satisfy the school’s subsequent recruitment promotions.
Qiu Mowan was about to say something when the host's clear voice came from the front desk: "...Now, please invite the freshman representative, Lin Xingyan, to the stage to speak!"
They both heard it, and Lin Xingyan said apologetically, "It's my turn now. I'll excuse myself."
She walked quickly to the front of the stage, as if the fragrance of her body was still lingering in his nose. Qiu Mowan looked at the girl's back, feeling lost.
When Lin Xingyan's tall figure appeared in front of the spotlight and she walked to the podium without looking around, the originally restless audience suddenly fell into a strange silence.
A few seconds later, exclamations one after another filled the entire auditorium.
“This is so beautiful…”
"What did the host say her name was? I have to add her as a friend!"
"Not only is she good-looking, she's also very elegant, woooo..."
The noise of discussion almost penetrated the roof, and everyone's eyes were focused on Lin Xingyan.
Yu Che, who was sitting in the middle back row, was surrounded by this high spirit. Looking at the radiant girl on the stage, who was giving a speech with ease, a complex emotion surged in his heart.
There are some things that even I find funny, and some feelings of pride that "my daughter has grown up", but there is also a hint of inexplicable loneliness.
The girl that he decided to protect when he was reborn seems to have been able to stand on her own without realizing it.
After finishing her speech, she bowed and expressed her gratitude. As she looked up, her eyes swept across the back row, her eyes winked playfully, and the corners of her lips curled up for a moment.
Although the smile was fleeting, it was still caught by some alumni who were staring at her.
"Wow, did she just smile? So cute."
"Did you see anyone you know?"
"He must be smiling at me!" someone joked.
"Get lost! You're clearly targeting me." Someone pushed him.
The small area around Yu Che sparked a brief buzz of competition, with everyone guessing who the beauty's fleeting smile was for.
Yu Che laughed, and the subtle emotions in his heart disappeared.
Although they chatted online during the summer vacation, Yu Che never revealed his choice of major. He was worried that he would influence Lin Xingyan's choice and choose a major that she didn't really like.
However, through the plot, Lin Xingyan naturally knew that Yu Che would choose the "Practical Coordination and Confrontation" major, referred to as "Coordination and Confrontation", which focuses on teamwork and practical application, and is a highly combative category.
Lin Xingyan came to Huaxiu University not for secret training, but to focus on Yu Che. Therefore, she also "tacitly" chose the "cooperative resistance" major.
The next day, the professional conference was about to begin. The students were mostly in their seats, and people were still entering through the front and back doors of the classroom.
At this moment, Lin Xingyan came to the door, facing countless curious gazes, leisurely and contented. After a while, she found Yu Che, smiled at him, and sat down beside him.
Four rows in front of them, Qiu Mowan was originally surprised and hesitated to invite Lin Xingyan to sit in the empty seat next to him. He stretched out his hand halfway, but unexpectedly, she went straight to the back.
Seeing Lin Xingyan sitting down next to a boy with a smile on her face, many people, including Qiu Mowan, felt their hearts shattered. They silently put their hands down and squeezed their knees.
"Yu Che! You and I are actually in the same major. That's great," Lin Xingyan said with a smug smile. Seeing Yu Che stunned, she waved her hand in front of him in dissatisfaction, "...Hey, what are you daydreaming about?"
Facing Lin Xingyan's vivid expression, Yu Che was still in disbelief, frowning: "You also chose 'joint resistance'?"
Cultivation is not limited to combat, there are many relatively gentle directions to choose from. In his opinion, with Lin Xingyan's qualifications, it would be most appropriate to choose talismans, formations, etc.
Even magic, which also focuses on combat, is better than this.
Why do I say that? In his previous life, Yu Che chose magic as his major.
Although the public courses in the school will teach daily spells, such as dust removal, water avoidance, and communication... the magic studies will focus on the study of offensive spells.
The difference from the 'cooperative resistance' profession is that spells can be cast remotely, the risk factor is not as high, and the physical fitness requirements are not as strict.
Looking at the two majors, they require extremely high combat awareness and are generally chosen by combat fanatics. In the future, most of them want to join official troops or form spiritual teams.
Lin Xingyan turned her head and said calmly, "What's wrong with choosing this? I think it's very interesting and has good prospects."
As if she noticed Yu Che's hesitation, she paused, bit her lower lip slightly, and looked aggrieved. "What's the matter? Don't you welcome me to attend class with you?"
The students around them had been eavesdropping on their conversation, and upon hearing this, they all turned their heads and glared at the hateful boy.
Yu Che had no time to consider the feelings of those around him. He just wanted to avoid Lin Xingyan's misunderstanding and patiently explained, "It's not that we're not welcome...it's just that this major will be very hard and relatively dangerous."
He recalled how frail she looked during training in her second year of high school, and once again felt that she had chosen the wrong major. However, things had come to this point, and Yu Che could only pay attention to the notice of changing majors.
There is no doubt that before the course even started, Yu Che was already not optimistic about Lin Xingyan and believed that she was not competent.
Lin Xingyan, clueless, patted Yu Che's shoulder and raised her chin confidently: "Don't worry, I caught up in my senior year of high school. I even found tutoring during the summer vacation. I've made great progress. Trust me."
As her favorability increased, her strategy towards Yu Che changed. In college, Lin Xingyan would definitely gradually change Yu Che's opinion.
Looking at the girl's stubborn expression, Yu Che was hesitant, but he didn't want to discourage her enthusiasm: "Okay, then, let's encourage each other."
The two of them were talking and laughing happily. This scene stung Qiu Mowan's eyes and made him feel uncomfortable. He took off his black-framed glasses, lowered his head, picked up the corner of his clothes, and wiped the mirror surface one by one.
The last class on Monday afternoon ended, and the setting sun shone through the window. Yu Che packed up his notes and followed the crowd out of the teaching building. He was already starving and was ready to go to the cafeteria for lunch.
Not long after he walked out, he heard hurried footsteps behind him. Yu Che didn't pay much attention to it until the owner of the footsteps blocked his way.
Yu Che took a look and saw that it was the freshman representative other than Lin Xingyan. He was staring at him stubbornly. His name seemed to be Qiu.
"Is there something?" Yu Che frowned. He didn't know this Qiu.
Qiu Mowan took a deep breath and said solemnly, "Classmate, I want to fight you."
He didn't even know Yu Che's name and could only use his classmate's nickname.
"A fight?" Yu Che was increasingly confused, and said with a half-smile, "I don't think we're familiar with each other."
Qiu Mowan pushed up his glasses, his eyes flickering as he mustered up the courage to speak: "Because only the strong are worthy of standing beside classmate Lin Xingyan. I want to prove that I am better than you."
Yu Che was stunned by these bold words, then suddenly realized and couldn't help laughing. So he was Lin Xingyan's suitor. Did he think he was a rival in love?
He couldn't help but look Qiu Mowan up and down with a critical eye - he was dull, plain-looking, and had a serious personality, which was completely incompatible with Lin Xingyan.
He didn't want to explain that he and Lin Xingyan weren't in that kind of relationship, and let this idiot misunderstand that he was giving up on pursuing something better. He crossed his arms and said coldly:
"My dear classmate, I remember that you were admitted with the highest score in the class, and I am just an ordinary student. It is not appropriate for us to challenge each other, right?"
Qiu Mowan seemed to be awakened by this remark. He was stunned for a moment, then quickly added: "It doesn't matter. I can suppress my cultivation. We can compete again when we are at the same level."
Yu Che had no interest in playing jealous games with teenagers, so he declined again: "I don't have time."
"Then when are you free?" Qiu Mowan was relentless and looked at the other party stubbornly.
"I need to practice and have no time." Yu Che took a step forward to avoid him.
Qiu Mowan quickly grabbed Yu Che's clothes and said, "Practice also requires actual combat to make faster progress. That's what the teacher said in this class."
Yu Che was helpless with this determination to not turn back until he hit the wall. He saw his passing classmates gradually stop in their tracks and sighed:
"Alright, let's meet at the competition hall at 6pm on Friday. Can you let me go now?"
Yu Che thought to himself: Lin Xingyan's charm is so attractive that it attracts many people. She should compensate him for his mental damages.
Qiu Mowan excitedly said "hmm" and nodded rapidly, "Okay! See you in the competition hall at 6pm on Friday!"
After saying that, he willingly let go of the hem of his clothes and waved goodbye to Yu Che.
Yu Che shook his head and walked quickly towards the cafeteria.
For him, Friday's "battle of wits" is no different from children playing house, but winning or losing still depends on how he performs.
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The author has something to say: I didn’t reveal my identity, how could it be so fast? Hahaha [covering my face and peeking]
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