Green Tea? She's Clearly a Hidden Gem!

"Juntang, you don't need to apologize."

Lin Yilin, ever the temporary champion of justice, immediately comforted Zhang Juntang in a low voice.

"This junior is a bit introverted, huh."

Jiang Linyuan grinned, trying to smooth things over:

"Actually, I used to be introverted too. Back in high school, I didn't even dare to kiss a classmate's mouth."

Zhang Juntang seemed startled. She glanced up at him briefly, then quickly averted her gaze, remaining silent.

"That's not introversion at all!"

That was Lin Yilin's retort.

"Were you not daring to kiss a male classmate's mouth or a female classmate's mouth?"

That was Su Muzhi's question.

Jiang Linyuan completely ignored the two of them and turned to look at Zhang Juntang:

"Outgoing people like them will never understand the pain of us introverts, right?"

Zhang Juntang trembled like a high school student caught daydreaming in class when suddenly called on, then nodded repeatedly like a chicken pecking at rice.

Her backbone is way too soft!

Why does it feel like I'm some villain who bullies and oppresses women?

The boneless chicken feet trend has finally blown its way onto people.

"Stop teasing Juntang!"

Lin Yilin stood protectively in front of Zhang Juntang like a mother hen guarding her chick, looking fierce.

Her mom? Is that you?

Just goes to show this Binary Little Sister has talent for being a bodyguard.

"Juntang, don't be angry. This is Senior Jiang I told you about. His personality is just like this."

Lin Yilin continued:

"Actually, he's a pretty decent person."

"Mhm..."

I know.

Zhang Juntang stole another glance at Jiang Linyuan.

What kind of stealth-staring expert is this?

You look at me, I look at you.

Jiang Linyuan looked back.

Zhang Juntang hurriedly lowered her head.

"I'm Su Muzhi. You can call me whatever you like."

Su Muzhi's gaze rested on Zhang Juntang as she asked with a smiling face:

"Junior, you know Jiang-classmate?"

"N... no, I don't."

The sentence seemed to muster all of Zhang Juntang's courage, her soft voice reaching everyone's ears.

Seriously, this ungrateful junior!

I even helped you carry your luggage!

And you treat me like a stranger! What a heartbreaker!

"Junior, hearing you say that, this senior's heart is almost broken."

Jiang Linyuan pretended to look hurt.

"That's not it, it's not."

Zhang Juntang explained somewhat urgently, raising her head. A pair of bright eyes full of panic stared at him, as if she were about to cry.

"I didn't mean it that way, I... I..."

"Senior, I told you to stop teasing Juntang!"

This time, the Binary Little Sister was genuinely a bit angry.

Jiang Linyuan was also uncharacteristically caught off guard.

This Zhang Juntang is just too timid around strangers.

Feels like we won't get along. Better to interact less with her in the future.

He thought for a moment and wanted to apologize:

"Sorry..."

But halfway through his words, Zhang Juntang grabbed his sleeve. Her small hand tugged forcefully: 𝘧𝘳𝘦ℯ𝓌𝘦𝒷𝘯𝑜𝑣𝘦𝓁.𝒸𝘰𝓂

"You don't need to apologize. I... I only said that because I was afraid you'd get angry... I remember you..."

"So, please don't apologize, okay?"

Jiang Linyuan looked down and saw her eyes filled with pleading and worry.

Wait, this junior, is she not quite normal?

Jiang Linyuan opened his mouth:

"Then I'll listen to the junior."

Zhang Juntang visibly relaxed and showed a satisfied smile.

Junior, don't be like this. I'm getting a little scared.

No one told me the Binary Little Sister's roommate was a Crazy Woman!

"There's a story here?"

Su Muzhi said playfully into Jiang Linyuan's ear.

"No joke, I've only met this junior a few times."

Jiang Linyuan defended his reputation.

"Got it. 'I have seen this sister somewhere before,' right?"

Su Muzhi said with a cheeky grin.

I think you've eaten too many red beans and are seeing similarities where there are none!

Jiang Linyuan gave Su Muzhi an elbow jab, but she had anticipated it, twisting her body slightly to dodge.

Then she looked at him with a smug expression.

"Alright, Senior Su, stop messing around."

Lin Yilin, looking at the rain outside that was getting heavier, urged:

"Let's hurry up and go."

"Well then... Jiang-classmate, I'll be taking your little junior away now."

"Hmph, gloating over a minor success."

"What do you mean 'senior's little junior'! I'm not!"

After some more playful banter, they prepared to say goodbye.

Just before leaving, as they reached the door, Zhang Juntang hesitated and looked at Jiang Linyuan. She asked Lin Yilin:

"Shouldn't we... take care of Senior Jiang?"

"No need. Someone will bring him an umbrella."

"Mhm."

Zhang Juntang nodded but kept looking at Jiang Linyuan, though no one knew what she was thinking.

………

Su Muzhi's dorm was in a different direction from Lin Yilin's, so they parted ways after just a few steps.

Zhang Juntang and Lin Yilin walked together.

"Juntang, Senior Jiang is actually a very good person. He just loves to joke around."

On the way, Lin Yilin looked at Zhang Juntang and said.

"I know. He's a very, very good person."

Zhang Juntang replied softly.

Her reply made Lin Yilin feel a little frustrated. She had originally planned to say a lot about how good Jiang Linyuan was.

But with Zhang Juntang responding like that, she didn't know what else to say.

On the contrary, looking at Zhang Juntang's sincere, praising expression and remembering her behavior in the milk tea shop, Lin Yilin actually felt a bit uncomfortable.

But Lin Yilin quickly adjusted her mindset and started saying:

"Actually, Senior Jiang isn't that great either. He's always slick-talking, both lecherous and full of Average Confidence!"

As she spoke, she remembered Jiang Linyuan getting handsy with her, her face flushed red, and she immediately changed the subject:

"He's even planning to pursue a girl recently. She's a member of the Student Union's Academic Department."

"She must be a very outstanding person then."

Zhang Juntang replied.

"I'm not familiar with her yet, but I don't think Senior Jiang is pursuing her for that reason."

Lin Yilin grumbled.

He's just attracted by her looks!

Remembering Yu Songsong's expansive chest, she couldn't help but look down at her own.

Then she saw her toes.

The future holds promise.

"Then the girl he wants to pursue must be very charming."

Zhang Juntang replied again.

"Geez, Juntang, why are you always taking Senior Jiang's side?"

Lin Yilin's mouth turned down at the corners as she gave Zhang Juntang's small hand a squeeze.

Much softer than the senior's.

"I... I just think it's not good to talk behind people's backs."

Zhang Juntang avoided her gaze, stammering.

Lin Yilin thought about it and felt she was right:

"Then I'll tell Senior Jiang to his face next time."

Huh?

Zhang Juntang was stunned.

"By the way, Juntang, didn't you join the Young Volunteers Association? When is the volunteer activity scheduled?"

Lin Yilin asked again.

"This Saturday."

Zhang Juntang answered.

"Then I'll go see you then."

Lin Yilin said, unconsciously glancing at Zhang Juntang's chest. Even though the clothes were loose-fitting.

The outline was still visible.

So she couldn't help but complain:

"Really don't know what's so great about that Yu Songsong. She's not even as good as you, Juntang."

"Yu Songsong?"

Zhang Juntang hesitated.

"She's the girl Senior Jiang wants to pursue."

"I think I've heard that name before."

Zhang Juntang said quietly:

"That name is also on the list for this Saturday's volunteer activity."