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"I don't believe it."
After hearing the descriptions from his three roommates, Li Haoyang looked unconvinced. "Bingxin is so beautiful; how could she be a 'sea queen'?"
"Don't believe it?" Wang Dacui grinned mischievously, glancing at Shen Qiao before turning back to Li Haoyang. "Remember the last time we went to the mall? Bingxin said she'd bring Shen Qiao next time. How about letting the 'male star' test it out?"
Li Haoyang looked at Shen Qiao, then fell silent for a moment. He pulled out his phone and texted Liu Bingxin, asking if she wanted to go for a walk on the sports field. Her reply was that she was tired.
He then suggested, "Shen Qiao is coming too."
Soon, Liu Bingxin replied that Tang Enqi was interested, and they were ready to head out.
Seeing this message, Li Haoyang looked at Luo Ye and asked, "Luo Ye, you know Tang Enqi. Do you think she might be interested in Shen Qiao?"
Luo Ye thought for a moment before replying, "Maybe... but she wouldn't express it so openly. So... this is probably Liu Bingxin's idea."
Li Haoyang gritted his teeth and said, "Let's go."
The four of them got ready, dressed in their best clothes, like they were strutting down a runway, and headed straight for the sports field.
The sports field in the evening was filled with various club activities: singing, dancing, and games. Many boys and girls were jogging laps for exercise, while some students were setting up stalls to sell handmade crafts for extra money.
Luo Ye and his three roommates, dressed in sharp black outfits and sunglasses, walked side by side across the field, becoming an attention-grabbing sight.
"Wow, they look so handsome!"
"Too handsome!"
"My God, are they the new campus heartthrobs?"
A group of girls ran up to surround Shen Qiao, quickly whisking him away.
Left standing there, Luo Ye and the others stared at Shen Qiao, now the center of attention, their expressions resigned.
Being a "male star" really meant that no matter where they went, they were the focal point.
The three of them took off their sunglasses, feeling slightly out of place without the "male star" drawing the attention. While Luo Ye was handsome, he didn't have Shen Qiao's striking presence. Li Haoyang, with his muscular build, gave off a sense of security, but Wang Dacui... well, he came off as a bit sleazy.
Soon, two familiar figures appeared on the sports field—Liu Bingxin, the tall and graceful girl, and Tang Enqi, the new campus beauty.
Their arrival caught the attention of many, especially the boys running on the track, who seemed to run even faster in response.
But the surprise didn't stop there. Behind them was another boy, a well-known new student, Gao Yuming, a rich second-generation who flaunted his wealth online. He was local to Jiangcheng, owned a villa in the city center, and was known for his bold, carefree personality.
Now, all three of the major figures in the freshman class had gathered in one spot: Shen Qiao, Tang Enqi, and Gao Yuming.
At this moment, Luo Ye and his group seemed small and insignificant amidst the crowd.
Li Haoyang waved at Liu Bingxin, who walked over and asked, "Haoyang, where's Shen Qiao?"
"Over there." Li Haoyang pointed to a nearby spot.
Shen Qiao was surrounded by seven or eight girls, making a scene.
Tang Enqi's eyes flickered toward the group of four, but she didn't comment. Gao Yuming, however, was lost in his thoughts, his gaze completely fixed on Tang Enqi.
"Being so popular doesn't seem like a bad thing, does it?" Wang Dacui remarked with a smirk.
Noticing the two girls nearby, Shen Qiao's expression became more subdued, and he began acting more polite.
"Shen Qiao, let me introduce you. We're classmates. I'm Liu Bingxin, and this is Tang Enqi," Liu Bingxin said, extending her hand.
"I'm Shen Qiao," he replied politely, shaking her hand without lingering, quickly withdrawing his hand afterward.
Liu Bingxin seemed intrigued, especially since Li Haoyang wasn't around. She felt freer, but before she could say anything, Shen Qiao had already turned away, walking off with Luo Ye.
Left behind, Wang Dacui was the only one still standing with the two girls. Although he would have liked to join the girls, he unhesitatingly chose his roommates instead.
Once the four of them had left the field, Tang Enqi asked, "Bingxin, isn't Li Haoyang your boyfriend? Why are you still interested in Shen Qiao?"
"Isn't it normal to like handsome guys? Although Haoyang is my boyfriend now, that may not always be the case," Liu Bingxin replied.
Tang Enqi was at a loss for words, unable to refute her.
Gao Yuming, who had been quietly observing, widened his eyes in disbelief before muttering, "Damn."
After a moment of silence, Tang Enqi sighed and said, "Bingxin, you really live life freely."
"In this day and age, if you love someone too seriously, you'll only end up losing," Liu Bingxin replied, her face reflecting a nostalgic expression.
Liu Bingxin wasn't new to relationships. She had loved someone deeply before but was hurt by that person. Since then, love had become something cheap and disposable in her eyes.
"Qi Qi, how about I treat you to dinner?" Gao Yuming suddenly said.
"It's so late..." Tang Enqi hesitated.
But then, the thought of the luxurious food he would offer made her reconsider. After all, Gao Yuming's treat would be something most people couldn't afford.
"Come on, why not enjoy a free feast?" Liu Bingxin said, grabbing Tang Enqi's hand as they walked ahead, with Gao Yuming following behind them, grinning.