Xu Xiuwen slowly walked toward Cheng Lu, stopping at the same spot as the previous guy who had tried to hit on her.
The male students around noticed someone approaching Cheng Lu.
Which number is this now?
Seems like it's the seventh one.
Everyone watched with a sense of amusement, eager to see how long this guy would last in front of Cheng Lu.
Xu Xiuwen was relatively tall, and since everyone else was sitting, he could clearly see the expressions of the guys around him.
He chuckled lightly and then said to Cheng Lu, mimicking the previous guy.
"Hi classmate, could you give me your phone number? And, if convenient, would you be my girlfriend?"
The surrounding guys, hearing Xu Xiuwen's words, showed various reactions: disdain, ridicule, and sneers.
Getting her number was already a stretch, and now you want the goddess to be your girlfriend?
Dream on!
All the guys waited for Cheng Lu's reaction, anticipating Xu Xiuwen's humiliation.
Having just driven away a suitor, Cheng Lu continued reading. Suddenly, she heard a familiar voice.
She looked up and saw Xu Xiuwen.
Cheng Lu immediately stood up from her seat, her previously cold expression turning into a warm smile as she gazed at Xu Xiuwen.
"You're here."
Her drastic change in demeanor shocked all the guys around.
Xu Xiuwen noticed their reactions with satisfaction but wasn't done yet.
He asked again, "Beautiful classmate, will you be my girlfriend?"
Cheng Lu understood what Xu Xiuwen was up to. If it were any other guy, she wouldn't have given him the time of day, let alone agree.
But Xu Xiuwen was different.
Cheng Lu nodded with a smile, saying, "Sure."
Xu Xiuwen, pleased, wrapped his arm around Cheng Lu's slender waist and deliberately glanced around, enjoying the astonishment on the faces of the guys.
At this moment, all the guys were dumbfounded!
How could the goddess agree to be his girlfriend?
Sure, he was handsome, but this didn't make sense!
Was it really that easy?
Some guys even wondered if she would have agreed if they had asked the same question earlier.
They felt like they had missed out on a huge opportunity, filled with regret and frustration.
After toying with the guys, Xu Xiuwen didn't forget his real purpose.
He put down his bag, still holding Cheng Lu by the waist, and said, "It's getting late, let's go."
Cheng Lu nodded.
The two walked out of the study hall closely together.
Once outside, Cheng Lu's smile faded a bit.
Xu Xiuwen also removed his hand from her waist.
Cheng Lu gave him a sideways glance, "Are you happy now?"
Xu Xiuwen laughed, "Happy? I'm more than happy. Did you see those guys' faces? They were priceless. They don't know you're already mine."
Cheng Lu retorted, "Don't say nonsense, who's yours?"
Xu Xiuwen leaned in, "Of course, you are, my iceberg beauty."
Hearing her nickname, Cheng Lu didn't argue further but gave him a look, "You were so childish just now."
Xu Xiuwen nodded, "I was just messing with them. They shouldn't have been staring at my girlfriend."
Cheng Lu linked her arm through Xu Xiuwen's, smiling, "They didn't do anything. Is even looking forbidden?"
Xu Xiuwen replied possessively, "That's right, even looking is not allowed. You're mine, only for me to see."
Cheng Lu was pleased by this, resting her head on his shoulder without saying anything more.
After leaving the library, they headed straight to the nearby Arts Institute.
On the way, Cheng Lu asked, "You weren't lying last night, right? You really made that much money writing?"
"I wouldn't lie to you. It's true. If you don't believe me, we can go to an internet cafe, and I'll show you my author dashboard."
Cheng Lu shook her head, "I'm not doubting you. It's just incredible."
She let go of his arm, looked him up and down, and laughed, "I can't believe someone like you could write books that people actually read."
Xu Xiuwen was speechless.
Cheng Lu continued walking arm in arm with him.
"Don't be so impulsive in the future. Investing so much money, what if you don't have enough and the TV show can't be finished? Your money would go down the drain. Think things through and discuss with me first, okay?"
Xu Xiuwen replied seriously, "I'm not impulsive. I consider things carefully before acting, so you don't need to worry. But you're right, I'll discuss major expenditures with you in the future."
Cheng Lu was satisfied, continuing to lean on his arm.
The afternoon streets were quiet, with few pedestrians and only the occasional passing car breaking the silence.
Xu Xiuwen suddenly laughed.
Cheng Lu looked at him curiously.
Xu Xiuwen turned to her, smiling, "You haven't married me yet, and you're already trying to manage me. Isn't it a bit early?"
Most girls would blush, feel shy, or deny such teasing.
But Cheng Lu, influenced by her high-ranking official parents, carried herself with a composed demeanor.
She softly replied, "From the moment I chose you, I decided I wouldn't like any other guy. Even if we don't get married, you're the one I've chosen for life. So your business is my business. I need to take good care of you."
Love in youth is often fleeting.
If any other girl said, "I've chosen you for life," Xu Xiuwen wouldn't believe it.
But he believed Cheng Lu.
In his past life, she had remained single, never showing interest in anyone.
This life, she was even more of an ice queen, indifferent to all men.
A girl like her, once she liked someone, it was genuine, from the heart.
Xu Xiuwen felt incredibly lucky to have her affection.
He couldn't help but pull her into a tight embrace, wanting to merge her into himself.
After a long time, Cheng Lu softly said, "You're hurting me."
Xu Xiuwen realized he was holding too tightly and quickly loosened his grip.
Cheng Lu didn't mind, linking her arm with his again, her face full of sweet smiles.
They arrived at the Arts Institute's entrance, where Hang Fei was already waiting.
He stood at the gate, a cigarette in his right hand and a small black bag in his left.
Seeing Xu Xiuwen with a girl, Hang Fei quickly put out his cigarette, "Xiuwen, you're here."