At that time, she was responsible for selecting performers for the department’s art committee for the university’s art gala. She learned from her roommate Pan Yun’s boyfriend, Liu Yanbin, that Su Zelin played excellent guitar, so she later called him out to see if it was true.

The moonlight was beautiful that night as well. Su Zelin’s performance left a deep impression on her, and Tao Min immediately decided to let him perform at the gala.

After finishing a song, Tao Min sighed and said, "When you first played the guitar in front of me, Senior Sister never expected you to become the star and prominent figure of the Finance College!"

Su Zelin smiled and said, "Speaking of which, it’s thanks to your appreciation, Senior Sister, that I’ve been able to shine like this in the past few years!"

"No, someone as talented as you is bound to shine brightly sooner or later. I just happened to have the opportunity at hand."

Tao Min didn’t mean to flatter him.

This guy’s mind, talent, emotional intelligence, and way of handling things could all be described as incredible, and she felt genuinely inferior.

Unless Su Zelin chose to remain low-key and silent, he would invariably shine brilliantly wherever he went.

The two of them chatted casually in the stadium, and occasionally Tao Min would listen to him play a song.

Before they realized it, it was 10:30 PM.

"Junior, thank you for your company tonight, but I have to go back!"

Tao Min stood up from the grass.

Although the time spent with this guy was enjoyable, all good things must come to an end.

"Senior Sister Tao, isn’t it customary for handsome guys and beautiful girls to share a warm hug before parting, making it one of the most unforgettable moments in life?"

Su Zelin opened his arms and gave a mischievous, charming smile.

Of course, he was just joking.

This Senior Sister, though she seemed open and bold, able to make raunchy jokes easily, was actually quite conservative and traditional.

However, to his surprise, Tao Min stepped forward and hugged him tightly.

Uh...

Su Zelin’s face showed shock and confusion.

Since they knew each other, their relationship had always been just friends, jokes aside, they had never had any physical contact.

But tonight, Tao Min unexpectedly hugged him without any reservation.

He didn’t take advantage of the situation because Su Zelin understood that Tao Min might have just lowered her guard due to the emotional atmosphere of parting and the influence of alcohol, and he shouldn’t overinterpret it.

His hands were gentlemanly, merely resting lightly on her back, maintaining a proper hugging posture.

Tao Min quickly noticed this.

If Su Zelin had taken advantage of the situation and not behaved properly, she would have felt quite uncomfortable, no matter how well they knew each other.

However, here was this junior, a playboy but not entirely unscrupulous.

When being a gentleman, he could outdo even Liu Xiahui.

This kind of playboy is the most dangerous!

Because he’s a playboy with depth.

He’s worlds apart from the type who drools at the sight of a pretty girl and looks for any chance to pounce.

He silently weaves a heavenly net with his unique charm, ensnaring many girls unknowingly.

This kind of playboy is hard to resist even for a rational girl like me.

Knowing he’s a jerk, yet the fondness for him grows day by day.

Tao Min knew this was dangerous, so when Su Zelin invited her in the name of a New Era executive, she declined. Her fear wasn’t a joke; she was afraid she might truly fall for him one day.

This guy has it all, but he’s too fickle, not suitable for me.

Suddenly, she opened her small cherry-like mouth and bit hard onto Su Zelin’s shoulder.

She bit with such force, as if trying to leave an indelible mark on him.

Su Zelin gritted his teeth in pain but stubbornly held back from making a sound.

After a few seconds, Tao Min let go.

"Senior Sister, what are you doing?"

Su Zelin gasped, pointing at his own jugular vein.

"If you had bitten a bit further onto this blue-purple thing, I would suspect you’re a vampire of legend, Senior Sister!"

Tao Min gazed at him with a complicated expression.

"I shouldn’t have met you, but I don’t regret it!"

She suddenly pushed him away and sprinted off.

Watching her figure disappear into the distance of the stadium, Su Zelin wore a look of astonishment.

...

Ten minutes later, Tao Min walked into the dormitory, looking lost.

Inside, only Li Yanru was there; the others had gone out.

Li Yanru looked up and was instantly startled.

Tao Min looked like the walking dead, her beautiful eyes red.

"Minmin, what’s wrong with you?"

As Tao Min’s roommate and best friend, she had never seen this strong girl from Northern Anhui in such a state.

Tao Min couldn’t hold back anymore and threw herself into her best friend’s arms, crying out loud.

Leaving a playboy like him is a good thing for her, yet it was incredibly painful, as if an invisible stone pressed on her chest, making it hard to breathe.

"What happened, Minmin? Tell me, did someone bully you?"

Li Yanru frowned.

"Yan Ru, no one bullied me. I just said goodbye to him tonight. Thinking that I might not see him again feels like a relief, yet there’s a heaviness in my heart!"

Tao Min stopped crying and straightened up to explain.

Though she didn’t specifically name "him," Li Yanru immediately guessed it.

Su Zelin!

It couldn’t possibly be anyone else.

Having worked in the student council’s art department for a few years, Tao Min had a lot of male acquaintances through the council work.

But they were all ordinary friends or colleagues.

Su Zelin was also just a friend, yet Li Yanru knew that this friend wasn’t so ordinary in her best friend’s heart.

She would often talk about this junior with her, and at such times, she was especially excited, with a different glow on her face, making Li Yanru realize one thing: her best friend was deeply attracted.

Fortunately, she’s a rational girl, understanding that a playboy like Su Zelin is not the ideal match, not to the point of being unable to extricate herself from the affection.

However, leaving such a boy wasn’t easy either, and Tao Min’s emotions collapsed when saying goodbye to him.

Li Yanru could understand; she had also met Su Zelin with Tao Min back then.

This guy indeed possessed a uniquely compelling charm.

"Minmin, it’s okay, everything will pass, and you’ll meet better guys in the future!"

Li Yanru gently stroked her best friend’s hair, speaking softly.

"Yes, right, there are so many outstanding guys out there after all, I’ll definitely meet one."

Tao Min mumbled.

However, she felt like she was just comforting herself.

Finding a man more devoted than Su Zelin is simple.

But apart from that, finding someone better than him may be rarer than pandas.

Not to mention, just with his 360-degree flawless appearance, he could outshine 99.99% of men, truly one in ten thousand.

Moreover, it’s not just about looks but also his physique, aura, talent, taste, emotional intelligence...

This guy is nearly perfect.

It’s easy to forget a common playboy.

But forgetting an exceptional playboy is too difficult.

This is the classic symptom of a playboy’s influence.

Girls who have been significantly involved with him, whether they were directly affected or not, would inevitably show some related symptoms.

But the severity varies from person to person.

Like in the girls’ dorm 501, except for Popcorn, no others have boyfriends, partly due to Su Zelin’s influence.

To put it plainly, they take him as a benchmark and subconsciously compare potential partners or when involved with others, making it hard to find satisfaction.

If you widen the scope, it’s not just 501. Considering the entire Class 1 of Financial Management, the single rate among girls is incredibly high.

Among nearly thirty girls, more than twenty have never dated by junior year.

In college, especially in a university like this, such a situation is unbelievable.

You have to say that Zelin is the culprit, and the women’s federation’s unintentional actions raised many girls’ standards beyond what their conditions could match, leading to an embarrassing tier mismatch.

This situation will continue post-graduation for a while, after which the aftereffects will slowly diminish and disappear.

After this farewell, can I truly forget him completely?

The girl from Northern Anhui stared blankly.

...