Green Tea? She's Clearly a Hidden Gem!

Monday, 8 AM.

Jiang Linyuan walked into the classroom.

One autumn rain brings one wave of cold, and it had rained last night.

The temperature in Jinling plummeted overnight, as if winter had violently forced itself upon summer, leaving the days chillingly cold.

After bidding farewell to Lin Yilin yesterday, Jiang Linyuan had chatted with her online for a long time, giving her a thorough ideological education.

He made her realize what a great and noble cause it was to be a wingman!

Consequently, Jiang Linyuan was extremely sleepy when he woke up this morning, so he directly gave himself a shot.

[Refreshed and Renewed], activate!

Instantly, Jiang Linyuan felt invigorated, feeling like he could punch Su Muzhi to death with one fist.

What if one punch isn't enough? Just throw a few more.

He took out his phone and began his daily ritual of bothering Shen Wanyu.

"Minister, Minister, it's gotten cold, you should drink more hot water."

One sentence, to warm her all day long.

"Mm."

A familiar voice suddenly sounded right by his ear.

Damn, has the Minister learned telepathy?!

Jiang Linyuan was shocked. He looked up and only then realized someone was standing beside him. Shen Wanyu.

"Is the seat next to you taken?"

She asked flatly.

"No, it's free."

Jiang Linyuan waved his hand, looking at Shen Wanyu with some confusion.

Did I walk into the wrong classroom? Why did the Minister auto-spawn here?

Shen Wanyu slowly sat down, glancing at him:

"I also chose this class."

"Oh."

That's even weirder. How come I've hardly ever seen her here?

Shen Wanyu stared straight ahead without looking at him, saying:

"You haven't attended this class more than a few times, have you?"

Jiang Linyuan was taken aback. That was true.

This elective was scheduled for 8 AM, it was a notoriously easy 'watered-down' course, and the teacher didn't like taking attendance. Why wouldn't I skip it?

Besides, can missing an elective even be called skipping class?

Anyway, he had only come once before. Today, if it weren't for [Refreshed and Renewed] filling him with restless energy, he wouldn't have come either.

"Minister, I'll come to this class every day from now on!"

Jiang Linyuan declared solemnly.

"Good. Then, when the teacher takes attendance later, help me answer for me."

Shen Wanyu nodded with satisfaction.

?

Jiang Linyuan tilted his head.

"I haven't attended this class many times either."

Shen Wanyu stated bluntly.

Damn, where's your image as the aloof campus goddess?!

Trying to use me like a Japanese person? Get free substitute attendance from me? Don't even think about it!

"That won't do. If the Minister doesn't come, what's the point of me coming?"

Jiang Linyuan tactfully refused Shen Wanyu.

Shen Wanyu wasn't surprised at all. She just leaned forward, resting on the desk, and instructed him:

"Then I'll sleep for a bit."

With that, she peacefully fell asleep.

This Shen Wanyu was truly a marvel.

Slacking off like this every day, doesn't her conscience hurt?

Besides, how can someone your age just fall asleep like that!

Jiang Linyuan looked at Shen Wanyu's profile.

Actually, her little face is quite pretty. Cool and aloof, with a fragile beauty like an ice queen.

Truly worthy of being the Card-Swiping Machine I've set my sights on.

But it's a shame she barely has any expression all day.

Shen Wanyu, I hate that you have no heart!

On the podium, a white-haired old professor was meticulously lecturing about ancient Roman art and philosophy, which bored Jiang Linyuan to no end.

With nothing better to do, he might as well tease the Binary Little Sister.

Jiang Linyuan took out his phone again.

"Junior, Junior, it's cold, take care to stay warm."

"Mm-hmm, Senior, you stay warm too."

Binary Little Sister replied quickly, as simple and cute as ever.

"Then, Junior, say something sweet to warm your Senior up. Your Senior is about to freeze to death."

"...I don't want to talk to an Average Confidence male Senior anymore."

Lin Yilin followed up with another angry little bunny sticker. So cute.

"Junior, I treat you like a little warm jacket, and you call me Average Confidence!"

"Go die! Are you secretly taking advantage of me?!"

What, do you want me to call you 'mom' instead?

The Valorant bros would be thrilled!

The two of them chatted back and forth, having a great time.

But someone wasn't happy.

The old professor on the podium gradually sharpened his gaze, looking at the two individuals in the classroom—one sleeping, one playing on their phone.

Oh dear, these two youngsters!

"The sleeping girl in the back row, the person next to her, wake her up and have her answer this question."

Jiang Linyuan grinned.

He put away his phone and nudged Shen Wanyu:

"Minister, time to get up!"

Upon waking, Shen Wanyu grabbed Jiang Linyuan's hand in one swift motion, her eyes icy as they bore into him.

Oh no, she has a temper when woken up? Keep this up, and I'll really have to discipline you properly, I swear.

"What is it?"

Only after clearly seeing it was Jiang Linyuan beside her did she slowly release his hand and ask calmly.

"The teacher wants you to answer a question."

Jiang Linyuan said.

Shen Wanyu stood up, not flustered in the slightest, extremely composed, and stated bluntly:

"Professor, I didn't bring my glasses. I can't see very clearly."

The old professor chuckled:

"Then come sit in the front row. You'll see better there."

Shen Wanyu didn't make a sound and sat down in the empty front row.

Hahaha, Shen Wanyu, you finally got your comeuppance!

Jiang Linyuan grinned.

"Then, the male student who just woke that person up, you answer this question."

Jiang Linyuan stopped grinning.

This... this isn't right.

He slowly stood up, stared at the blackboard for a moment, pretending to think hard.

The old professor chuckled merrily:

"You didn't bring your glasses either? Can't see clearly?"

Professor, you're stealing my line?

You have no teacherly virtue! Trying to trick, to ambush a young man like me!

Jiang Linyuan struggled for a bit, then offered an awkward smile:

"Professor, the blackboard is reflecting glare. I can't see clearly."

The old professor laughed heartily:

"You come sit in the front too."

Jiang Linyuan didn't make a sound and sat down next to Shen Wanyu.

Shen Wanyu glanced at him:

"Blackboard glare?"

Jiang Linyuan snorted coldly:

"Didn't bring your glasses?"

The old professor watched their little exchange, sighing inwardly.

Ah, youth.

"You two pay attention to the lecture!"

With that, the old professor resumed his lengthy lullaby.

Class break.

"Minister, I need to use the restroom. Want to come together?"

Shen Wanyu looked at him as if he were an idiot.

The Minister is a bit shy, too embarrassed to say.

Jiang Linyuan's plan for a companionable walk was shattered. He could only go for a lonely stroll to drain the dragon.

When he returned and reached the doorway, he saw a familiar figure.

It was Liu Tingting.

She really came looking for me?!

What a Liu Tingting! Others block bridges, you block doorways!

As soon as she saw Jiang Linyuan, she jogged over, saying with a hint of complaint:

"Seeing you, Junior, is truly no simple task."

"Hahaha."

Faced with this Green Tea past her expiration date, Jiang Linyuan just laughed, showing no consideration:

"If Senior wants to see me, you can see me every day in the boys' dorm."

Liu Tingting: ...

What's with this Junior after a few days of no contact? How did he become like this?

Liu Tingting looked at him with a mournful gaze, her brows filled with endless melancholy. She called out softly:

"Junior, are you... are you still heartbroken because I rejected you?"

As she spoke, she took Jiang Linyuan's hand, her eyes full of tender affection:

"It was my fault, okay? I was too hasty back then, I was nervous. Let's take it slow, alright?"

Jiang Linyuan silently withdrew his hand, looking wistful:

"Senior, in our line of work, the biggest taboo is falling in love with a client."

Are you a host or something?! What kind of taboo is that?!

Seeing Jiang Linyuan resist her, Liu Tingting didn't press further. She retreated to advance, holding his hand:

"It's okay. We can still be friends, right? Junior, let's add each other's contact info back."

Students entering and leaving the classroom looked at this scene with considerable curiosity, their eyes unable to hide the gossip.

A beauty, a handsome guy, melancholy... there's drama to be had!

Jiang Linyuan didn't want any further entanglement with Liu Tingting and planned to say something harsh to cut ties completely.

"Junior, don't be so heartless. I'm begging you."

Seeing Jiang Linyuan's expression turn cold, Liu Tingting raised her voice, drawing the attention of all passing students.

With so many people watching, surely this Junior wouldn't say anything too harsh.

Jiang Linyuan, noticing the growing number of onlookers around them, looked at Liu Tingting with a strange expression.

These days, can a clown even enjoy themselves without an audience?

Ah, forget it. I'll fulfill your circus dream and let you lose face spectacularly!

Just as Jiang Linyuan opened his mouth to mock Liu Tingting, a cool, aloof voice rang out:

"Are you on your period too? Taking so long in the bathroom?"

Turning around, it was Shen Wanyu.

She swept her icy gaze over the surroundings. Anyone who met her eyes instinctively averted theirs, losing any intention to keep watching the show. They offered awkward smiles and walked away.

Finally, Shen Wanyu's gaze landed on Liu Tingting:

"Don't make a fool of yourself. A dignified exit counts as a good ending."

Her straightforward, matter-of-fact tone carried a powerful aura that made Liu Tingting feel a bit intimidated.

Who is this woman?

"Who are you? I haven't heard Junior mention..."

"Was what I said not clear enough?"

Shen Wanyu directly cut her off, stepping forward. Her tall stature made Liu Tingting instinctively step back.

She didn't raise a hand, yet gave off the illusion that she'd slap you if you kept talking nonsense.

The sense of déjà vu was strong.

Liu Tingting was sweating bullets.