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With the roar of the engine, the Jesko shot forward like lightning.
Tan Xin lost her balance, her back slamming hard against the seat, and the seatbelt tightened quickly, pressing against her chest so tightly that she could barely breathe.
He definitely did it on purpose... Tan Xin, still shaken, glanced sideways at Shen Yuan, who was predictably wearing a mischievous smile.
Devious boss! Tan Xin was both embarrassed and annoyed.
After repeating the maneuver a few more times, Shen Yuan gradually steadied the speed, turning his head slightly to glance at her; Tan Xin's cheeks were already flushed, her gaze filled with a mix of embarrassment and frustration.
"This makes life a bit more lively. What's the point of keeping such a serious face all the time?" Shen Yuan said with a grin.
Tan Xin stayed silent, already plotting her revenge in her mind.
The drive to Nanzhong University took about half an hour. It wasn't rush hour yet, so they arrived at Nanzhong by 3:20.
Shen Yuan parked the car at the lot near the campus gate, then walked in with Tan Xin.
Strolling beneath the green canopy of interwoven tree branches, basking in the sunlight filtering through, Shen Yuan felt incredibly comfortable.
"Campus life really is great. What a pity—I can't attend classes normally like them anymore."
Shen Yuan mused about how strange people are as creatures: when they're in school, they desperately want to escape, but once they're out in the real world, they long to return.
Compared to a society where everyone wears masks and everything revolves around profit, the university environment was undeniably simpler.
He called Shen Xuan, who surprisingly told him she was in the dormitory. Shen Yuan immediately adopted his elder brother tone and reprimanded, "Your brother works so hard to earn money and barely managed to pay for your tuition, yet you dare to skip class?"
Shen Xuan retorted with even more enthusiasm, "Brother, are you drunk or what? You buy bags for your girlfriends like they're nothing. One bag could cover my tuition for two years—how do you have the nerve to talk about me?"
"That's still money I worked hard to earn," Shen Yuan replied. "Skipping class—mark my words—get on my bad side next time, and I'll tell Mom and Dad."
Shen Xuan cautiously said, "Brother, is there any chance... I don't have class this afternoon?"
Shen Yuan laughed, "No chance. If you didn't have class this afternoon, you would've rebutted me the moment I asked you the first question."
Shen Xuan was speechless, choking on her words: "...You really know your sister too well. But seriously, why are you calling me out of nowhere?"
"I'm at Nanzhong now."
"Huh... You've come to Nanzhong again, huh? Fine, I'll come down to meet you."
"No need. I'm here for a ceremony; I won't be staying long."
"Oh, all right then."
The moment Shen Xuan finished speaking, Shen Yuan's tone shifted: "What class does Xinyu have this afternoon, and in which classroom?"
"Brother! You're here to see Xinyu but couldn't even bother to check in on me—unbelievable!"
Shen Xuan huffed indignantly, "Are you seriously saying your little sister is less important than your future sister-in-law?"
"Hmm, you're indeed less important than her."
"Brother!"
Shen Xuan was utterly exasperated and grumbled a few more words over the phone before finally divulging the class and location where Xinyu would be.
The two had grown close like best friends, constantly sharing course schedules and even visiting the cafeteria together whenever possible.
Chen Xinyu's elective class was held at the sports field—it was Tai Chi Boxing, which sounded a bit abstract. Apart from Tai Chi Boxing, there were options like Pilates, yoga, and aerobics.
Back when Shen Yuan was on the international campus, his elective had been basketball. He regretted it immediately—the class was full of guys.
Old Huang opted for aerobics and didn't fare much better: although the gender ratio was 9 to 1, he still didn't find a girlfriend and ended up wrecking his body.
When Shen Yuan arrived at the sports field, he saw a large group—a rough estimate of over a hundred people.
Shen Yuan walked over and quickly spotted his future sister-in-law wearing a pink tracksuit.
Men's eyes possess a natural lock-on function; one glance and they can pinpoint the prettiest girl in a crowd. Especially when someone like Chen Xinyu has such an amazing figure.
During class, Chen Xinyu seemed distracted, her gaze constantly wandering. Before long, she noticed Shen Yuan. Her delicate cheeks turned faintly red.
"Looks like Shen Xuan already told her I was coming. I was hoping to surprise Xinyu."
"Oh, Shen Xuan—guess women really can't be kept once they grow up."
Shen Yuan simultaneously scanned for other attractive figures—after all, this was a prestigious university. Though the average looks were slightly underwhelming, there were still a few pure and graceful girls. But none could compete with Chen Xinyu's charm.
Xinyu was unquestionably in the school-flower league; she probably had plenty of admirers across campus.
After waiting for about ten minutes, the class finally ended.
With flushed cheeks, Chen Xinyu walked toward him, her eyes brimming with affection for Shen Yuan.
Just then, a tall boy blocked her path, his sunny smile spreading across his face: "Xinyu, are you free this afternoon? I know a great coffee shop—I'd love to treat you to a cup of coffee and also ask you about a few questions on *The Fundamentals of Mao*."
Chen Xinyu gently shook her head: "Sorry, Gao Hongyi, I have plans this afternoon."
The boy smiled warmly: "What about tomorrow morning then? I've checked your schedule; you don't have any classes tomorrow morning."
Most guys who got rejected once wouldn't persist—this type of tenacity was rare, which was the reason Chen Xinyu remembered his name.
Chen Xinyu blushed slightly, tucking a strand of hair behind her ear: "Sorry, I already have plans tomorrow morning too."
Gao Hongyi, though half-expecting her response, looked a little disappointed but remained gracious: "No problem, maybe another time when you're free."
Chen Xinyu replied politely with a soft "Mm," preparing to go toward the person she wanted to meet. At that moment, a few boys who were with Gao Hongyi walked over.
"Xinyu, you really didn't catch what Hongyi meant, did you? Honestly, you two make a great match—why not give it a shot?" One of the boys slung his arm around Gao Hongyi's neck, speaking boldly and casually.
