Oh?

Lin Shen feigned surprise, his face full of curiosity.

"Who is it? Do I know them?"

"You should know them..."

Gu Wanqing had originally mustered all her courage, but the moment Lin Shen’s gentle eyes fell on her, she instantly faltered.

She was afraid.

Afraid that Lin Shen only saw her as a little sister, without any romantic feelings between a man and a woman.

’If that’s the case, wouldn’t confessing so rashly right now just be asking for rejection?’

So Gu Wanqing swallowed the words she was about to say, her gaze guiltily darting away as she stammered.

"Brother Lin Shen, why are you asking me this... I’ve only just started university. I’m not in a hurry to date."

"So you’re not in a hurry to date."

Lin Shen said, feigning realization. Gu Wanqing’s heart skipped a beat, and she quickly tried to explain.

"It’s not that I’m not in a hurry to date! It’s just that before I meet someone I really, really like... No! It’s not that I haven’t met someone I really like! Ugh, how do I say this..."

Seeing Gu Wanqing’s conflicted expression, struggling to express her inner thoughts, Lin Shen smiled knowingly and ruffled her hair.

"If you meet someone you truly like and want to date, remember to tell me. I’ll help you vet them, so our dear Qingqing doesn’t get snatched away."

"’Our dear’... that’s a bit..."

Gu Wanqing’s face flushed red with embarrassment. She clenched her right fist against her chest and lowered her head, lost in thought.

Seeing this, a mischievous smile played on Lin Shen’s lips.

He had actually figured out Gu Wanqing’s true feelings long ago and knew she liked him.

But Lin Shen still wanted Gu Wanqing to say it herself.

After all, if he were to make the first move, he just couldn’t bring himself to do it.

Eighteen years old, just barely an adult.

A beautiful young girl, vibrant and full of youth, like a flower bud waiting to blossom.

’Normal people wouldn’t have any perverted thoughts about a girl like that, right?’

In any case, Lin Shen couldn’t.

In his eyes, the adorable and well-behaved Gu Wanqing had always been under the halo of the "little sister" role.

If they were to break through that barrier and take things a step further, she had to be the one to take the initiative.

Therefore, Lin Shen subtly prodded and teased Gu Wanqing. After the budding feelings in her heart gradually warmed up, he promptly pulled back, quietly waiting for them to blossom and bear fruit.

Besides, Lin Shen wasn’t in a hurry. He had plenty of things to deal with at work and in his personal life.

What’s more, Gu Wanqing had just started university. He had to let her enjoy college life for a bit first, right?

So, Lin Shen put his "conquest" of Gu Wanqing on hold for the time being.

「Foreign Language University.」

With English being the university’s flagship major, the department building was designed to be particularly grand and magnificent.

It adopted a British Victorian style, a two-story brick-and-stone building with a red-wall and white-tile theme.

Beneath the overhanging eaves, exquisite fish-scale-patterned carved wooden panels served as decoration, recreating the unique charm of Renaissance-era English country villas.

In a word—impressive!

After leading Gu Wanqing by the hand into the ground-floor lobby, Lin Shen was truly stunned by the luxurious sight inside.

An off-white and light-red color scheme, combining English timber framework with Islamic geometric brickwork.

Stepping inside gave one the feeling of walking into a medieval Central European castle.

’Not bad!’

Lin Shen glanced around, his eyes taking in the view with appreciation.

Meanwhile, Gu Wanqing took her documents out of her schoolbag to begin her enrollment procedures.

The first person at the desk was Jiang Wan.

Today, she had intentionally paired a loose, light-beige knitted cardigan with a matching spaghetti-strap maxi dress, highlighting her simple and gentle aura.

Just sitting there was enough to draw everyone’s attention, not to mention the warm smile on her face that felt like a spring breeze.

And the magnificent sight pressed against the desk before her made it impossible for anyone to look away.

The university was definitely right to choose her as the face of the English department!

After all, Jiang Wan had recently blown up on TikTok with a micro-film on the theme of "youth," causing her fame at the university to skyrocket.

Many freshmen from other departments had even come, drawn by her reputation, to take a photo with this gentle "big sister."

In any case, it wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that Jiang Wan was the most popular person at the Foreign Language University recently.

Therefore, this made the already popular her even more charming.

Many suitors began to make their moves quietly, fawning over her and attending to her every need.

However, according to online rumors, the person who co-starred in the video with Jiang Wan was her boyfriend.

But with this kind of gossip, it’s only true if you believe it.

Although Jiang Wan gave everyone the impression of being easy to get along with, it was still a bit difficult to get into her inner world.

"Qingqing, you’re finally here."

Jiang Wan took the documents from Gu Wanqing’s hand, passed them to a student representative at her side, and then, smiling, handed her a "freshman welcome package."

"Inside are the freshman handbook, your campus card, and your dorm key. Make sure to keep them safe."

"Thank you, Counselor Jiang!"

Because there were many staff members and student volunteers around, Gu Wanqing seemed a little nervous and reserved.

Seeing this, Jiang Wan stood up and patted her head comfortingly, her smile especially gentle.

"Just call me Sister Jiang Wan. ’Counselor’ and all that is too formal."

"Okay~ Sister Jiang Wan!"

Gu Wanqing smiled sweetly. After she chatted with Jiang Wan for a while longer, Lin Shen suddenly walked over and joined the conversation.

"Senior, how about we have dinner together tonight?"

"Dinner... I don’t really have time. I still have work to finish."

Jiang Wan said apologetically, then lifted her gaze to look at Lin Shen, her eyes full of affection.

Apparently, the time they had spent apart had been agonizing for her, and she dearly missed her young boyfriend.