Gao Yan had planned to watch a movie with Zhuo Jiangyue.
However, it wasn't the best time for a movie.
So, the two of them decided to explore some local attractions in Nandu, have lunch, and then catch a movie.
Both were clearly interested in each other.
While they were out, Zhuo Jiangyue almost slipped on a banana peel, but Gao Yan quickly caught her, using the opportunity to hold her hand, which he never let go of.
Zhuo Jiangyue made a token attempt to pull away, but when she found she couldn't, she rolled her eyes at the shameless guy and accepted his handholding.
In relationships, formal declarations are rare; often, it's an unspoken understanding.
When someone confesses, it's usually because they're unsure of the other's feelings.
Like when Gao Yan confessed to Bai Wei before, he wasn't sure what she really thought.
At noon, they had lunch at a specialty restaurant in the scenic area.
The prices were exorbitant, and the food was mediocre at best.
After lunch.
They left the attraction and found a cinema to watch a movie.
Gao Yan couldn't remember what the movie was about; he was too busy playing with Zhuo Jiangyue's delicate hand, earning more than five eye rolls and a few pinches to his side as warnings.
After the movie, they went to a café to chat.
As time went by.
Gao Yan suggested they dine at a well-known seafood restaurant.
Zhuo Jiangyue said there was no need to go somewhere so expensive, knowing Gao Yan's situation, and she wasn't the type to care about wealth.
Gao Yan laughed and said, "Don't worry, I'm not one to pretend to be rich. I'm currently starting my own business and have made some money!"
This piqued Zhuo Jiangyue's curiosity, but Gao Yan said it was a secret, promising to tell her once his business grew.
The seafood feast was thoroughly enjoyable.
To be honest, it was Gao Yan's first time dining at such a high-end restaurant.
His foster parents were well-off, but they never took him to fancy restaurants.
After the meal, they strolled hand in hand along the inner river of Nandu City.
Newly in love, they were reluctant to part.
At nine, when Gao Yan dropped Zhuo Jiangyue back at the university, he could clearly see the longing and reluctance in her eyes.
"Give me a hug, see you tomorrow!"
Zhuo Jiangyue hesitated for just a second before falling into his embrace.
Breathing in the subtle fragrance from Zhuo Jiangyue, Gao Yan felt a sense of wonder; he never dreamed that such an outstanding girl would become his girlfriend.
"Thank you, System!"
He silently said in his heart.
System: "You're welcome, Host!"
After about ten seconds, a shy Zhuo Jiangyue pulled away, as there were still quite a few students coming and going at the university gate.
Watching Zhuo Jiangyue's figure disappear into Yang University's campus, Gao Yan decisively turned to catch a cab.
Their embrace was witnessed by many.
Zhuo Jiangyue was one of the famous figures at Yangdong University of Science, a goddess in the hearts of countless male students. Now, the goddess was hugging a guy at the school gate.
Someone posted a photo of their hug on the Campus Forum.
Within twenty minutes, it was trending at the top.
Fortunately, the lighting at the gate was dim, and Gao Yan's face wasn't clearly captured, or else some guys might have come looking for trouble.
At Yujing Clubhouse, in a luxurious private room.
Deng Yu was enjoying the company of women on both sides.
Suddenly, his phone rang.
Deng Yu glanced at the screen, pushed the women aside, and answered, "What's up?"
"Yu, bad news, Jiangyue has a boyfriend!"
A woman's voice came through the phone; she was Deng Yu's informant around Zhuo Jiangyue, one of her roommates named Chen Mei.
Immediately, Deng Yu's expression turned dark, and he shouted, "Who is it? Is it that dog Chen Jian?"
Deng Yu didn't care about Zhuo Jiangyue's other suitors, but he was wary of Chen Jian. Others might not know Chen Jian's background, but Deng Yu did.
If it were anyone else without a background and a threat to his pursuit of Zhuo Jiangyue, he would have dealt with them long ago.
"Yu, it's not Chen Jian. It seems the guy isn't from our school!" Chen Mei replied.
"Then who the hell is it?"
Deng Yu yelled.
"Yu, don't worry, I'll find out for you!" Chen Mei quickly assured.
Taking a deep breath, Deng Yu calmed down a bit, "Alright, find out who that guy is for me, and I won't treat you poorly!"
"Yu, I've had my eye on an LV bag!"
Chen Mei began to negotiate. She wasn't attractive enough to catch Deng Yu's eye, and she was only willing to be his informant for the benefits.
Of course, another reason was her jealousy of Zhuo Jiangyue.
"Fine, someone will contact you tomorrow to take you shopping. Once you find out who that guy is, I'll give you a ten-thousand-dollar red envelope!" Deng Yu said.
Hanging up the phone, Chen Mei cautiously looked around, put away her phone, and walked back to the dorm as if nothing had happened.
At that moment.
The other two girls in the dorm were asking about the guy who hugged Zhuo Jiangyue on the Campus Forum!
Song Yufei naturally knew the truth.
As for Zhuo Jiangyue, she just smiled, not planning to reveal Gao Yan's identity.
She was a smart girl and knew that Deng Yu, who pestered her, wasn't a good person. Revealing Gao Yan's identity might bring him trouble!
Seeing Zhuo Jiangyue not answering, Chen Mei was anxious, "Jiangyue, just tell us so we can help you see if he's worthy!"
"What does it matter to you if he's worthy or not?" Song Yufei coldly laughed, "You never seemed so enthusiastic before!"
Chen Mei's personality was unlikable; she loved to take advantage of others and was quite opportunistic.
Others might tolerate her despite disliking her.
But not Song Yufei; as she put it, everyone gets one chance at life, so why should she indulge her?
So whenever Chen Mei did something wrong or was unpleasant, Song Yufei would call her out.
Naturally, their relationship wasn't great!
Initially, Chen Mei would confront Song Yufei.
She gossiped about Song Yufei everywhere.
But once, Song Yufei caught her in the act of badmouthing.
Song Yufei didn't hold back, giving her two hard slaps.
Since then, Chen Mei had become much more subdued.
She didn't dare to confront Song Yufei directly.
"... You...!"
Hearing Song Yufei's words, Chen Mei was infuriated.
"Alright, Yufei, we're all roommates, let's keep it civil!" Zhuo Jiangyue advised.
Back at the rental apartment.
Gao Yan first called Wang Qin to inquire about the equipment, and she told him everything was received and in order.
Then, he called Cheng Hao.
Because tomorrow, Brothers Hotpot Restaurant was set to open.
In the afternoon, Cheng Hao had called him, asking him, as the co-owner, to attend the opening ceremony, but Gao Yan declined.