“Alright, Zhizhi, don’t pay any more attention to your brother. Hurry up and go register—focus on your own matters first,” Wen’s father said gently, looking at his daughter.
Wen Zhi glanced at the little one firmly held in her father’s arms, smiled, and nodded.
While the Wen family was still chatting and laughing, the senior students who had been waiting nearby to welcome the freshmen had already erupted into excitement.
“Holy crap, looks like the campus belle of Haicheng University is about to change again!”
“Ahhh, that freshman girl is so pretty! No, calling her ‘pretty’ is such an understatement for her looks! She’s absolutely breathtaking!!”
“I have to get her contact info—she’s just too gorgeous!”
“Which department is she in? Definitely not from our Computer Science department, wuwuwu…”
After all, if there were a beauty in their department, how could it have stayed quiet until now without causing a stir even before the semester started?
“Wanna bet? She’s definitely a freshman from the Dance Department,” declared a senior girl who had been staring at Wen Zhi for a while.
Just by looking at Wen Zhi’s demeanor, she could tell she was a dance student—her head-to-shoulder ratio was exceptionally perfect. Though not particularly tall, she was estimated to be at least 165 cm or taller, with an ideal body proportion and smooth, graceful limbs.
Compared to those superficial guys who only cared about looks, if she couldn’t tell Wen Zhi was a dance student, she’d have wasted all her time hanging out with girls!
The few guys who had been eyeing Wen Zhi eagerly immediately surrounded her the moment her parents left with Wen Yan.
“Hey, freshman, you’re new here, right? Let us help you!” The guy at the front was the most enthusiastic, his voice warm and friendly.
Dressed in a white T-shirt and light-colored jeans, he looked sunny and handsome.
“Yeah, yeah, if you need anything, just ask us. Do you know which building your dorm is in? We can help you with your luggage,” the others chimed in eagerly.
Wen Zhi was amused by the enthusiastic and somewhat comical attitude of the guys in front of her. Almost involuntarily, her lips curved upward, and a smile spilled from her eyes, spreading to the tips of her brows.
Since childhood, she had never lacked guys trying to win her favor because of her looks, so she was already accustomed to scenes like this.
“Hey, freshman, please stop smiling—my heart can’t take it!” one guy exclaimed, clutching his chest and closing his eyes as if intoxicated by Wen Zhi’s sweet smile.
Of course, his playful gesture didn’t annoy Wen Zhi.
“No need, but thank you for your kindness, seniors. Just tell me where the fifth women’s dormitory building is,” Wen Zhi waved her hand but kept a firm grip on her suitcase handle with the other.
Otherwise, if she really let them take her things, getting them back would require a whole lot of explaining!!
Outwardly, Wen Zhi smiled warmly, but inwardly she was screaming: Ahhh, handsome guys, just tell me where the dorm is! I really want to drop off my stuff and go eat at the cafeteria—I’ve been craving the food at Haishi University’s first cafeteria for so long!!
Actually, the guys could sense Wen Zhi’s refusal.
Beauties, especially ones like her who seemed ethereal and unapproachable, definitely didn’t lack suitors. It was only natural for her to be a bit cautious.
“That works too. Building 5 of the girls’ dormitory is very close to where we are now. Just walk straight ahead for about 500 meters, then turn left. When you see a row of girls’ dormitory buildings, you’ll be there. It’s very obvious.”
The one who said this was still the handsome senior who had first greeted Wen Zhi.
Hearing his words, Wen Zhi nodded and gave him a sweet smile, both clear and shy. After simply thanking him, she dragged her luggage and walked away with light, tapping steps.
Afraid they might chase after her to escort her.
The boys behind watched as Wen Zhi walked with light steps, her long black hair flowing in the wind like dancing musical notes, making her particularly eye-catching.
One of the boys couldn’t help but whisper in admiration, “Indeed, just looking at a beauty is enough to feel pleasing to the eye!”
As Wen Zhi gradually walked farther away and disappeared around the corner, the boys’ gazes slowly shifted from her retreating figure.
Such a scene couldn’t help but remind one of that ancient verse: “Fair, graceful maiden, a gentleman’s good match.”
“Damn! I forgot! I forgot to ask which department the junior is in!!” The one who realized this suddenly slapped his own thigh.
He was speechless at his own brain, having been too focused on looking at her face…
…
Wen Zhi’s dorm room was in Building 5, Room 805. Haicheng University had ample funds, so even the dormitories for boys and girls were generously equipped with elevators. Otherwise, Wen Zhi declared that if she really had to move her luggage up to the eighth floor by herself, she would absolutely call her dad back!
Because, they might not share the joys, but they must definitely share the hardships!
Wen Zhi found her dorm room according to the room number, gently knocked twice before entering, and then pushed the door open.
She saw that her three new roommates inside were all busy making their beds and organizing things. Seeing Wen Zhi’s arrival, they all stopped what they were doing and stared, stunned.
“Ahhhhhhhh! So my roommate is the newly acclaimed campus belle who’s been praised like crazy on the forum!!”
The first one to react was Zhang Tingting. Excitedly, she covered her mouth with both hands, almost jumping up and down with joy.
Hearing this, Wen Zhi was first confused for a moment. Judging by the expression on her face, it was clear that Wen Zhi herself had no idea about this matter.
Zhang Tingting stepped forward and grasped Wen Zhi’s hand, happily introducing herself, “Hello there, I’m Zhang Tingting, from the Fine Arts Department.”
“Li Yue.”
“Liang Zhilan, both Li Yue and I are from the Law Department.”
The other two also introduced themselves in turn.
Wen Zhi smiled and shook Zhang Tingting’s hand back, saying gently, “Hello everyone, I’m Wen Zhi, the ‘Zhi’ from gardenia, from the Dance Department.”
“Wow, turns out our dorm is a Northeastern-style hodgepodge,” Li Yue blurted out after hearing Wen Zhi’s introduction.
Zhang Tingting waved her hand, putting on an “I already knew” look. “Hey, that’s just how Haicheng University is. Dorm assignments are randomly shuffled. The chance of having all roommates from the same major is harder than winning the lottery.”
From these words, it was clear that Zhang Tingting was definitely the most proactive person in this dorm, Wen Zhi thought.
However, she remembered what Tingting had just said and asked curiously, “What forum were you talking about just now? What happened to me?”
Hearing this, Li Yue and the other two also looked at Zhang Tingting with expressions that said, “Hurry up and tell us, we want the gossip!”
Seeing them like that, Zhang Tingting even pretended to clear her throat with a couple of “ahems” before starting her speech.
After a lively and expressive performance, Wen Zhi thoughtfully stroked her chin, then unexpectedly said, “Send me the link, thanks. I need to vote for myself.”
She still spoke with a serious tone.
At her reaction, the others were left dumbfounded.
No way, how is this great beauty so unpredictable?
Shouldn’t a normal person react with something like, “Oh, don’t believe it, how could it be me? There are so many beauties at school, how could I possibly be the campus belle?”