As Lin Chen's name gradually gained popularity on the Haizhou University forum, his photos and campus experiences were dug up by busybodies. However, the information that was dug up was rather unremarkable. The only thing worth mentioning was that Lin Chen was invited by hip-hop legend Pan Bo to become his studio partner backstage at the freshman orientation party, but he politely declined.
This seems to reflect Lin Chen's impressive skills in beatboxing, but musical talent and academic ability are two different things.
"Seeking the truth! How exactly did this junior named Lin Chen become the exchange representative?" A post on the forum resonated widely.
"Same here! I'm also very curious, what makes him so special?" Another post followed closely behind.
Soon, Lin Chen's photo circulated on the forum, and quite a few people recognized him. Although not all of his classmates frequented the forum, some would browse it. The post seeking the truth, due to its high level of attention, had been pinned to the top as a featured post, visible to almost everyone who entered the forum.
In Lin Chen's class, he was the only freshman selected. His classmates were naturally very curious, after all, they had spent so much time with Lin Chen, and although they weren't always together in class, they often interacted. In their eyes, Lin Chen had always been very low-key; while his talent show at the freshman welcome party was impressive, his selection as a representative for academic exchange still surprised them.
"Could there really be some inside story?" a student muttered quietly.
Fortunately, the incident was mainly discussed within the school and did not escalate into a major news event. Otherwise, Lin Chen was worried that he would be recognized by someone. The school also quickly noticed the signs of trouble and promptly communicated with the forum administrators, requesting them to pay attention to the content of key posts, avoid including anything inappropriate, and minimize the impact of the incident.
Those in charge knew how to divert attention, and soon, new posts sprang up like mushrooms after rain. For example, "A certain top-tier school beauty has been exposed as a lesbian," and "A certain top-tier little princess actually has a powerful background," and so on. Lin Chen's post was also removed from the top and quickly sank to the bottom.
As the exchange date approached, the event's impact gradually diminished. However, Lin Chen stopped attending classes. The five of them had a special training course a week before the exchange. Logically speaking, Lin Ruoyan and Jiang Jiahan should have the strongest overall abilities in the school, but because they were both teachers, they didn't meet the requirements for being students.
However, Lin Chen felt that since the two of them looked very young, it shouldn't be a problem for them to blend into the team and pretend to be students.
However, to Lin Chen's surprise, on the first day of training, he encountered someone who was extremely unexpected—Yang Meixi, that persistent lace witch!
Yang Meixi appeared very calm. She glanced at Lin Chen disdainfully and said coldly, "I should be the one who's surprised, right? It's only natural that I was selected. I'm more curious about how you got in. Do you have some kind of secret affair with the principal?"
Upon hearing this, Lin Chen involuntarily clenched his fists; he really wanted to smash Yang Meixi's head! However, he was being watched by the other three, so he had to suppress his anger, take a deep breath, and try to remain calm. He knew that this exchange was a rare opportunity for him, and he couldn't let personal grudges affect the overall situation.
In the vibrant and dream-filled campus, their five-person team is like a unique sight, and Yang Meixi, a woman who combines beauty and intelligence, is undoubtedly the most dazzling presence in this sight.
She not only possesses a stunning appearance, but also an intelligence that rivals anyone else's. Those three academic high-achievers, despite being immersed in the ocean of knowledge in their daily lives, could not hide the flutter of excitement and admiration in their hearts when faced with such a beautiful woman as Yang Meixi.
After all, who could resist such a beautiful and intelligent woman?
However, they didn't seem to care too much about Yang Meixi's background. After all, at this age full of possibilities, a person's talent and potential are far more attractive than their family background. Yang Meixi, a girl who is only a sophomore but is already preparing her graduation thesis and planning to pursue a combined master's and doctoral degree, has demonstrated what "excellence" truly means through her actions.
Her brilliance has long surpassed those external labels, making her an undeniable presence in everyone's hearts.
Just as everyone was developing an admiration for Yang Meixi and secretly plotting how to get closer to her, Lin Chen, the youngest junior in the group, seemed to have an unusually close relationship with Yang Meixi. This sudden discovery caused ripples in the hearts of the others, who cast complicated glances at Lin Chen.
Lin Chen sensed the unusual atmosphere and felt slightly embarrassed, but mostly helpless. He just wanted to find an opportunity to have a good talk with Yang Meixi, reminding her to be careful with her words and actions at school and not to reveal her true identity.
Yang Meixi, however, was filled with curiosity about Lin Chen's approach. She had heard many stories about Lin Chen, especially his remarkable achievements in the business world, which made her want to find out more. She wanted to know what kind of magic this seemingly ordinary yet mysterious young man possessed that had drawn her to him so unexpectedly.
"You'd better keep your mouth shut! Don't let our identities slip out!"
"You dare threaten me? I'm in a terrible mood right now!" Yang Meixi glared at Lin Chen, her tone laced with dissatisfaction and arrogance. She never imagined she would lose her composure like this, especially in front of the man she both loved and hated.
Lin Chen shook his head helplessly. He knew Yang Meixi's pride and stubbornness, and he also understood that the entanglement between them couldn't be explained in a few words. "Are you in a bad mood? I think you're spoiled and don't know your place!" Lin Chen's words were sharp, but they also revealed a hint of concern and helplessness.
Upon hearing this, Yang Meixi's eyes reddened slightly, and her voice choked with sobs: "When have I, Yang Meixi, ever suffered such injustice in my life? It's all because of you, Lin Chen! My life has been a mess ever since I met you!"
Before meeting Lin Chen, Yang Meixi's life was completely smooth sailing. At home, she was the apple of everyone's eye and didn't participate in the family's internal strife, so she was pampered and protected in every way. At school, she was the goddess and school beauty, and everyone treated her like royalty. In terms of relationships, she had Lin Ruoyue, Ning Jiaqi, Jin Songzhu, and others, so she simply didn't know what the word "setback" meant.
But everything changed after she met Lin Chen. Lin Chen first collaborated with her eldest sister, Yang Meinan, and then became entangled with her second sister, Yang Meilin, putting her in a very passive position. Meanwhile, her beloved Lin Ruoyue happened to be Lin Chen's eldest sister, and Lin Chen almost landed her in jail. As for Ning Jiaqi and Jin Songzhu, they both seemed to like Lin Chen, causing Yang Meixi to face setbacks in every aspect of her life!
I finally managed to get out and breathe some fresh air during this academic exchange, but who would have thought that Lin Chen would come along too!
Lin Chen was speechless. "Isn't that all your own fault?"
"You're really something else. A year ago, you were in such a mess at Haizhou University, and now you're back? I don't object to you dating Ning Jiaqi, but why can't I be with Jin Songzhu? Lin Ruoyue is your older sister, after all. Do you really enjoy betraying your own family for the greater good?" Yang Meixi vented all her displeasure in one go.
Lin Chen understood as well.
"So it seems we really are a pair of bickering lovers."
"Stop being so vain. Who wants to be your love-hate relationship? I feel disgusted just looking at you stinky men! Or stay away from me, or I'll throw up all over you."
"Ahem, as long as you're willing to wash my clothes and give me a bath, then go ahead and do whatever you want." Lin Chen had seen a lot of things, and he wasn't completely helpless against a high-level opponent like Yang Meixi.
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