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Before he knew it, Shen Qingyu had been in Chaoping for several days.
Over the past few days, Yu Wang took her to all the most interesting places in Chaoping—the sunset plank road by the sea, the century-old sweet shop at the end of the alley, and the observation deck on the top of the mountain overlooking the entire city. It was the first time that Shen Qingyu had such a wonderful feeling, a peace of mind and comfort she had never felt before when she was playing with Qu Shengsheng, He Yichen, and the others.
The days when the tide was low were the most comfortable time in Chen Qingyu's life.
But happiness is like sand slipping through your fingers, impossible to hold onto. That day, Shen Qingyu received a long-distance call from her father overseas. The conversation was short on family matters, mostly about international financial trends and her "excellent" brother, Shen Zichen. He explained that Shen Zichen had completed a dual degree at New York University, and he'd thrown a grand party to celebrate, his tone brimming with unconcealable pride.
Shen Qingyu curled her lips at the phone, rolled her eyes in her heart, but still followed his words and flattered him perfunctorily.
As soon as she hung up the video, Qi Yan, who hadn't been in touch for a long time, sent a WeChat message. Without reading the content, Shen Qingyu knew that this guy must be here to make fun of her. Clicking on the chat box, she was right.
Qi Yan: Have you seen Shen Zichen's Instagram? Oh my god, Uncle Yu is so generous! ! Did you know?
Shen Qingyu replied with a "hehe" emoji, and Qi Yan immediately stopped talking. She opened her Instagram account, which she hadn't logged into in a while. The posts on the account were still stuck at the time she left New York, but the number of followers had increased significantly. She thought it was mostly due to Shen Zichen's influence. Clicking on Shen Zichen's latest update, it was a video of an extravagant and spectacular party. She recognized many of the people in the video, all descendants of families she knew.
Looking at the excitement on the screen, Shen Qingyu suddenly wanted to go back to Beijing before school started.
By the time Yu An and Yu Wang knew about this, Shen Qingyu's suitcase had already been packed.
"Sister Qingyu, doesn't school start in a week? Why do you want to go back so early?" Yu An pulled her arm, his face full of reluctance.
"I have something to deal with at home, I'm sorry." Shen Qingyu looked at her drooping mouth and comforted her softly, "Don't be sad, I will come to Chaoping to play with you when I am free in the future."
Yu An nodded, but his expression remained unchanged: "But... Sister Qingyu, you came to Chaoping to look for my brother, right?"
These words made Shen Qingyu and Yu Wang stunned for a moment, and Yu Wang's ears turned red. Shen Qingyu noticed his little action and couldn't help laughing. She ruffled Yu An's hair and said, "I came to see you with your brother. Besides, it's not like we won't see each other anymore. The school is so close, we can have dinner together anytime in the future."
As she spoke, she leaned close to Yu An's ear and added softly, "And your favorite hot pot restaurant."
Yu An's eyes lit up instantly, and he nodded vigorously, and the disappointment on his face finally dissipated a little.
Yu Wang, standing by, watched Shen Qingyu coaxing Yu An from beginning to end. She tucked her long hair behind her ears, and the sunlight streaming through the window shone on her face, so gentle it seemed as if it were wrapped in a halo. Yu Wang was so lost in thought that even his breathing became lighter.
Yu An reluctantly chatted with Chen Qingyu for a few more words, turned around and saw Yu Wang still standing there in a daze, and couldn't help but push him: "Go and see Sister Qingyu off!" Looking at the backs of the two as they left, Yu An secretly wondered in his heart: Sister Qingyu is so outstanding, is her somewhat awkward brother really worthy of her?
Yu Wang and Shen Qingyu got into the car, and the atmosphere in the car suddenly became subtly awkward.
Shen Qingyu recalled the silence in the car when Yu Wang drove to pick her up just before the New Year. But now it was different; they were already lovers. She looked at Yu Wang's expressionless face and reached out to ruffle his hair.
Hmm...it feels as soft as the glutinous rice wrapper of Snow Meringue!
Shen Qingyu was having a lot of fun, but Yu Wang suddenly turned his head and said in a tone of pretended indifference: "Let go."
"You are my boyfriend now, so what's wrong with touching me?" Shen Qingyu said confidently.
Yu Wang raised his eyebrows and said nothing, but there was a hint of smile in his eyes.
After Shen Qingyu finished speaking, she realized that she was a little embarrassed. She paused and wanted to pull her hand back. But Yu Wang suddenly grabbed her wrist and gently pulled it. Shen Qingyu lost her balance and fell towards him.
The distance between them instantly closed, their breaths mingling. Yu Wang slowly approached her, his movements neither hurried nor slow, the tenderness in his eyes almost overflowing, the atmosphere in the car instantly heated up, the ambiguity so intense that it made one's heart beat faster.
Just as their lips were about to touch, Shen Qingyu suddenly raised his phone to block his movements.
"My boyfriend, your most important task right now is to take me to the airport." She gently touched Yu Wang's head and brought the phone screen close to his eyes. The time on the lock screen showed that there was less than half an hour left before boarding. "If I delay any longer, I won't be able to catch the plane."
Yu Wang handed her the suitcase and said softly, "Have a nice trip."
Shen Qingyu took the suitcase and looked at him standing there with his hands in his pockets. Suddenly, she smiled and opened her arms: "Don't you want to hug me? Boyfriend?"
Yu Wang was stunned for a second, then stepped forward and gently embraced her in his arms.
Shen Qingyu stood on tiptoe slightly and whispered in his ear, "See you in Beijing." After the voice fell, she quickly kissed Yu Wang on the cheek, then let go of his hand, dragged her suitcase, put on sunglasses, turned around and ran towards the boarding gate, like a cunning and clever little fox.
Yu Wang stood there, the touch of her hair still lingering on his fingertips, the faint sweet fragrance of her body lingering around him. He looked at her hurried yet brisk back and couldn't help but curl the corners of his mouth.
Okay, see you in Beijing.
After getting on the plane, Shen Qingyu was still savoring the kiss. Thinking of Yu Wang's stunned look when he was kissed, she couldn't help but laugh secretly - Yu Wang had always made her feel confused and upset, but this time he finally got back at her, and she felt happy just thinking about it.
The phone suddenly vibrated. Shen Qingyu opened it and saw a message from Yu Wang: Tell me when you arrive.
She smiled and replied "OK", then sent the arrival time to Uncle Fan at home, turned off her phone, leaned back in the chair, and fell asleep in a daze.
An hour later, the plane landed at Beijing Airport.
Uncle Fan had been waiting at the exit. When he saw her come out, he respectfully took the suitcase and handed her a cup of freshly bought iced American coffee. "Welcome back, Miss. Did you enjoy your time in Chaoping?"
Shen Qingyu smiled and took a sip. The coolness slid down her throat and she instantly sobered up: "Very happy. Chaoping is a particularly good place. I will take you there if I have the chance in the future."
Uncle Fan smiled kindly: "Thank you, Miss."
"By the way, how is Xue Meiniang?" Shen Qingyu suddenly thought of the cat at home.
"Xue Mei Niang is very well behaved and everyone likes her very much."
After getting into the Bentley, Shen Qingyu stretched lazily. Just as she turned on her phone to report safety to Yu Wang, she saw several messages from Qu Shengsheng and more than a dozen missed calls. At this moment, Uncle Fan in the front row suddenly spoke up, "By the way, Miss, Miss Qu called me half an hour ago to ask where you were and asked you to call her as soon as you turned on your phone. From her tone, it sounded like she had something very important to tell you."
"Oh, okay." Shen Qingyu was puzzled. While calling Qu Shengsheng back, he guessed what had happened.
The call was answered almost instantly. Before Shen Qingyu could speak, Qu Shengsheng's anxious voice came over: "Shen Qingyu! Have you offended anyone recently?!"
"If I offend someone, then I offend them. What's the big deal?" Shen Qingyu said disapprovingly. She had offended many people since she was a child.
Qu Shengsheng was so angry that he almost stuttered: "You...you should just take a look at your school! It's all blown up!"
Chen Qingyu frowned, picked up the iPad from the car, and opened the school forum. The first post that caught her eye was the most popular one: [Computer Science Department student Chen Qingyu is actually trying to get an older man! ]
The post included several photos: one showing her getting out of a car at the entrance of a residential complex, another showing her in profile browsing a luxury store, and a few blurry pictures of her outside a bar. Although the distance was far, anyone familiar with her would recognize her immediately.
The smile on Shen Qingyu's face gradually cooled, and his fingers tapped the screen unconsciously.
"You see? People online are calling you a gold digger, saying you'll do anything for money, using all sorts of dirty words!" Qu Shengsheng's voice was filled with indignation. "I'm really impressed by these people! If they knew your true identity, they wouldn't dare to say such nonsense even if they had ten times the courage!"
Shen Qingyu's identity had never been revealed at school. She used to love showing off, surrounded by a group of fawning "friends," but after a while, she grew tired of it. After returning to school, she kept a low profile, and no one at school knew she was the eldest daughter of the Shen Group.
Shen Qingyu's gaze fell on those malicious photos, but a sneer suddenly appeared at the corner of his mouth.
"Let them talk. They have mouths on their bodies, and you can't stop them." Shen Qingyu took a sip of iced American coffee, his tone frighteningly calm, "But I didn't say anything, so let's just let it go."
"But..." Qu Shengsheng wanted to say something.
Shen Qingyu interrupted her directly: "Wouldn't it be more interesting to find out who posted it and dig out her background?"
Qu Shengsheng on the other end of the phone was stunned for a moment, then reacted and curled his lips: "Yeah... Damn, you are still so cruel!"
Everyone thought Shen Qingyu was a delicate flower, but they forgot that she grew up in the world of fame and fortune, and she carried the Shen family's ruthlessness in her bones. She has never been a good person.
"I will ruin her reputation." Shen Qingyu's eyes were filled with cold cruelty, but the corners of his mouth were still raised. His tone was light, but with unquestionable determination.
On the first day of school, Shen Qingyu had just gotten up when she received a message from Yu Wang, saying that he wanted to go to school with her.
When Yu Wang got into Uncle Fan's car, his face was expressionless. Seeing him like this, Shen Qingyu couldn't help but tease him: "Have you seen the bar of our school?"
"Yeah, I saw it." Yu Wang nodded.
Shen Qingyu raised her eyebrows in surprise: "Then you are not curious at all? Aren't you curious whether I really am 'hanging out with a rich man'?"
Yu Wang glanced at her and snorted coldly, "Why are you curious about this? If there's not even the most basic trust, why would I be your boyfriend?" He glanced at Uncle Fan in the driver's seat and added, "Besides, I trust your judgment..."
Before he could finish, Uncle Fan in the front row suddenly started coughing violently and said with a slightly aggrieved tone, "No, Miss, Mr. Yu is attacking me personally..."
Shen Qingyu laughed heartily at their conversation: "He is Uncle Fan, the housekeeper who has watched me grow up since I was a child, not some 'financial sponsor'."
Uncle Fan smiled and nodded towards Yu Wang in the rearview mirror: "Hello, Mr. Yu."
Yu Wang also nodded at him lightly: "Hello." His expression remained unchanged, but the tips of his ears softened slightly.
Shen Qingyu looked at his "duplicitous" look and reached out to pinch his face: "Hey, don't always have a cold face, it's more beautiful to smile."
Yu Wang was amused by her intimate gesture, and the atmosphere in the car suddenly became a lot more relaxed.
When the car stopped at the school gate, the Bentley's sleek black body instantly captured everyone's attention. Then, Shen Qingyu and Yu Wang exited the car, leaving everyone present in shock. Wasn't this the "gold-digger" and "mysterious old man" rumored to be on campus? How could they be walking together with Yu Wang, the Computer Science Department's most popular figure?
For a moment, everyone around took out their mobile phones, took photos and recorded videos of the two people, and discussions broke out one after another.
When Uncle Fan got out of the car to help the two with their luggage, the crowd became even more excited. Isn't this the "financial sponsor" mentioned in the post? Why is he helping Shen Qingyu and Yu Wang with their luggage? What is going on with this serial melon?
Before long, the school forum was dominated by photos of Shen Qingyu and Yu Wang. There were many different opinions online, some saying Shen Qingyu was two-timing, others saying she was a nightclub hostess, and all kinds of outrageous versions emerged one after another.
Several girls in Shen Qingyu's dormitory had always stood firmly by her side, arguing with those who spread rumors on the forum. The dormitory was so quiet that only the crackling sound of typing could be heard, and everyone was defending Shen Qingyu.
"Fuck!!!" Su Yi suddenly screamed, breaking the silence in the dormitory.
Le Yaner looked up speechlessly: "Su Yi, what are you doing? You scared me!"
"No... look at the post that Yu Wang posted!!!" Su Yi held up her phone in front of everyone, her hands still shaking slightly.
The people in the dormitory immediately gathered around, only to see a short but powerful post under Yu Wang's account:
[Chen Qingyu is my girlfriend. We love each other very much. I wish you all the best.]
There was no extra explanation, but it was like a reassurance that instantly quelled all the rumors.
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