Chapter 278
Ji Wanmei lightly punched him.
She retorted, "Why are you saying these things in front of my classmates?"
Lei Tingjun then composed himself and admitted his mistake: "Ahem, I misspoke."
Zhou Min watched them, suppressing a laugh, and said, "I really feel like I'm superfluous standing here. I'd better go inside first."
The group entered the library, and Lei Tingjun was stunned by the endless bookshelves in the library.
He said to Ji Wanmei, "I have never seen a library with such a large collection of books."
Ji Wanmei nodded and introduced it to him: "This library is indeed very large. It is said that it was donated by Senior Brother Lu's grandfather after he retired."
Lei Tingjun raised an eyebrow slightly, surprised that Lu Zhuoxuan's ancestors had such a background.
As they were talking, Lu Zhuoxuan appeared.
Lu Zhuoxuan holds a special position in the library and is often seen there, so it's not surprising to run into him.
When Zhou Min saw Lu Zhuoxuan walking over, she quietly nudged Ji Wanmei and whispered, "Hey, look who's here."
As soon as Ji Wanmei looked up, she saw Lu Zhuoxuan walking over in a crisp white shirt and black trousers, his hair neat and handsome, and he smiled at them.
"Junior Sister Ji, you've arrived."
"Senior Brother Lu, I heard you've been busy setting up your research lab lately. How's it going?" Ji Wanmei asked.
"I found a few elites in our department, and the department head approved a dedicated research room for me. It's basically ready, and I welcome my junior sister to visit my research room next time," Lu Zhuoxuan said with a smile.
“Okay, I’ll definitely come to your invitation, Senior Brother,” Ji Wanmei said with a smile.
Lei Tingjun listened silently.
Ji Wanmei and Lu Zhuoxuan were discussing academic topics, which Lei Tingjun, having just entered East China University, was not yet very familiar with.
If he couldn't get a word in edgewise, he would remain silent.
But Lu Zhuoxuan seemed very interested in him. After saying a few words, he turned his gaze to him and said, "I heard that you got the highest score in civil engineering this year. Professor Liang thinks highly of you."
Lei Tingjun nodded slightly: "Professor Liang, you flatter me."
Lu Zhuoxuan glanced at Lei Tingjun subtly twice, then asked Ji Wanmei with a smile, "Junior Sister, how old is your boyfriend this year? Should I call him junior brother or by his name?"
It was obvious to Lu Zhuoxuan that Lei Tingjun was several years older than them and even the other students in the school.
That's why he asked that question.
Before Ji Wanmei could speak, Lei Tingjun replied on his own, "I'm twenty-five this year, so I should be a few years older than you. You can just call me by my name."
"Oh?" Lu Zhuoxuan raised an eyebrow and glanced at Ji Wanmei. "Junior Sister, if I remember correctly, your birthday is at the end of the month, you'll just turn nineteen. So... your boyfriend is a full six years older than you, right?"
Lei Tingjun frowned, his sharp black eyes fixed on him, but he didn't say anything.
Ji Wanmei laughed nonchalantly, "He's a bit older than me, so he's more mature and stable, and knows how to accommodate me better. Actually, I have quite a bad temper in private. He's always the one who gives in to me."
Hearing Ji Wanmei say that, Lei Tingjun's brows relaxed, and he looked at her with tender eyes.
Lu Zhuoxuan smiled insincerely: "Your choice is definitely right. Best wishes to you both."
After Lu Zhuoxuan left, Lei Tingjun asked Ji Wanmei in a low voice, "How did he know your birthday?"
Even he only found out a few months ago that her birthday is in April.
As soon as Ji Wanmei heard him ask that question, she knew that this jealous man was jealous again.
She then said, "Senior Brother Lu was the senior who guided the new students during registration last year, so he probably saw our student records. Besides, Grandma Song knows, so it's not surprising that he does."
Zhou Min laughed from the side: "Brother Lei, you just said you were prepared to become the love rival of the entire East China University, and you can't hold back anymore?"
Lei Tingjun coughed, his handsome face cold and unruly, and said seriously, "No."
Ji Wanmei tugged at his sleeve: "Okay, okay, let's find an empty seat. The library needs to be quiet, let's not disturb the other students."
She went to a long table by the window and sat down with Zhou Min.
Seeing this, Lei Tingjun went to the architecture section of the bookshelf to find the book he wanted to read.
Once only the two of them were sitting together, Zhou Min said to Ji Wanmei, "Your boyfriend is really intimidating. He looks like one of those ancient warlords or overlords. I think only you can handle him. Anyone else would be scared to death by just one look from him."
Take what we just talked about, for example. When ordinary people face someone like Lu Zhuoxuan, they either appear obsequious or overly timid and ingratiating.
Only Lei Tingjun, when facing Lu Zhuoxuan, exuded a calm and unhurried aura, giving off an air of superiority.
Ji Wanmei then asked, "After you see my boyfriend in person, will you still have the thought that he wasn't good enough for me?"
“I never said that. I just said I was curious about what kind of man could win the heart of your beautiful Ji.” Zhou Min said seriously, “After seeing him today, especially the aura he exuded when he stood with Lu Zhuoxuan, I understand your choice.”
Those who don't know Ji Wanmei would only think of her as a delicate, gentle, and beautiful young lady.
They believed that the most suitable partner for a girl like her would be a noble young master like Lu Zhuoxuan, who had a noble birth and a rich family background. They thought it would be a perfect match, and she would become a pampered young mistress, destined to enjoy a life of happiness.
But Zhou Min got to know him better through these two semesters.
She knew that Ji Wanmei was a girl who was gentle on the outside but strong on the inside, seemingly gentle but actually very resilient and very competitive.
She would never allow her talent and ability to be overshadowed by the glory of a family like Lu Zhuoxuan's, nor would she become a caged bird with broken wings.
On the contrary, it was Lei Tingjun, a man full of wild and primal vitality, who could give her the same fighting spirit. They trusted each other, supported each other, and became each other's strongest backing and pillar.
This is the choice that Ji Wanmei made.
“I think you two are a perfect match,” Zhou Min said. “You’re a perfect match in terms of appearance, personality, and aura.”
Ji Wanmei was very touched and squeezed Zhou Min's hand: "Thank you, Zhou Min. As a friend, you can understand and support my choice. This is very important to me."
Seeing that Ji Wanmei seemed a little emotional, Zhou Min keenly sensed something unusual and asked, "What's wrong? Is there anyone besides Lu Zhuoxuan who doesn't approve of or support you two?"
Ji Wanmei sighed softly, "Oh, don't mention it."
Who else could it be but her father, Ji Xingguo?
However, at this time, Ji Wanmei, who was far away at East China University, was unaware that her father had already learned from a third party that Lei Tingjun had also been admitted to East China University.
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