Chapter 451. Gathering
After experiencing two classes at university, Qian Qian’s eyes were opened wide.
It’s not that the knowledge was particularly profound; rather, the noisy discipline in class and the teacher’s monotonous lecturing made it hard for her to imagine this as the learning atmosphere of a university.
Isn’t this a second-tier private university at least?
Yet Sister Lily remained unfazed in the chaotic environment, speaking no more than five sentences throughout the class, yet still managed to study diligently!
As expected of Sister Lily~
“So hungry~”
Today, Yan Xinya was less lively than usual, always slumped over the desk, even her normally perked-up big ears lost their spirit, hanging listlessly against her hair.
She rubbed her protesting belly and looked up at everyone: “Shall we go to the cafeteria? How about welcoming the new student?”
“Sure.”
“We’ll pass on that.”
Ning Chu rolled her eyes at Zhang Shaoqing: “Xinya didn’t even invite you, what are you doing here? Just being a nuisance.”
“Hey! I’m going just because! I love messing around right under your nose~ Just to bother you!”
Zhang Shaoqing immediately got hot-headed, rolled up his sleeves, and stood up: “Let’s go! We’re going to the second floor of the cafeteria for stir-fry! It’s on me!”
There we go~
Seeing her provocation work, Ning Chu proudly lifted her nose: “Let’s go, don’t be polite to Shaoqing; he has plenty of money, so eat a bit more!”
“Do you think everyone’s like you, always looking for a free meal?”
What do you mean free meal? Without me, where would you be?
If it weren’t for Ning Chu casually writing about the villain being a rich second-generation in the book, how would Zhang Shaoqing have so much money to spend!
After waiting for the crowd at the classroom door to thin out, the group stood up one by one and made their way to the cafeteria.
Qian Qian still felt a bit unfamiliar with everyone, blending into the crowd, she instinctively looked toward the most familiar Ning Chu, only to find her walking at the back with Wen Yang, arms linked, one tiptoeing and the other bending down, whispering sweet nothings.
Not wanting to be a third wheel, she awkwardly lowered her head, quietly moving closer to Lily.
Just as she wanted to greet her, she heard Lily and Yan Xinya’s quiet conversation.
“Lily~ I’m going crazy~ I’m feeling so uncomfortable! When will this end~”
“Do you need it?”
“Not that! Why do you have this thing with you?”
“Just in case you need it urgently.”
Qian Qian’s little head didn’t jump to any particularly suggestive conclusions; she didn’t quite understand what they were talking about, leaning in to listen, but Yan Xinya suddenly turned her head back, alert like a watchdog.
She got startled and felt a bit guilty: “Um… what are you guys talking about?”
“Nothing.” Yan Xinya sounded even more guilty, shoving the little item Lily had handed her deep into her pocket, fearing being misunderstood by the new classmate on the first day.
After hiding the item, Wolf Sister instantly turned lively and enthusiastically grabbed Qian Qian’s arm: “Is your red hair natural? Or did you dye it? It’s so pretty!”
“Natural…”
“What about that cat of yours? Why haven’t I seen it? That cat is so cute~”
Facing the overly familiar and enthusiastic Yan Xinya, despite having seen her in class, Qian Qian still acted rather shy.
She wished to chat more with Lily, discussing insights on being a magical girl, but Lily always kept a stern face, shutting her out.
After a moment, she finally gathered her courage and stepped closer to Lily: “Sister Lily… can we be friends?”
“Mm.”
Lily coldly responded, but the hands hidden beneath her coat were tightly clenched in her pockets.
Faced with unfamiliar people, her social anxiety flared up, her face was drawn tighter than usual, expressionless, yet her heart was in a panic.
She pondered over what to say next, but Qian Qian was already holding her phone up beside her: “I’ll scan you!”
“Okay.”
After adding each other as friends, Lily finally let out a sigh of relief.
If they could communicate online, she could be more at ease, but she needed to be cautious since Qian Qian wasn’t a Succubus; she had to tone it down during chats.
Arriving at the second floor of the cafeteria, Zhang Shaoqing eagerly greeted all the girls.
“Quick, quick, what do you want to eat? Want any drinks?”
He had that typical eagerness that most guys get when facing girls, overly attentive.
Ning Chu quickly chimed in: “Coke!”
“Then you can buy it yourself; I didn’t say you.”
She rolled her eyes at Zhang Shaoqing, no longer bothered to banter with him, and turned to Qian Qian: “Why are you suddenly playing with your phone?”
“I’m chatting with Sister Lily.”
Even though Qian Qian was only half a meter away from Lily, the latter still preferred speaking online due to her social anxiety.
“Oh… she’s a bit socially anxious; it’s easier to chat online when we just met, otherwise she wouldn’t be able to say two words for half a day.”
The only concern was that Lily wouldn’t suddenly bombard Qian Qian with some toy links or try to introduce her to the world of tentacle monsters?
Ning Chu leaned in to peek at Qian Qian’s phone screen: “She didn’t say anything strange, did she?”
“Strange? No.” Qian Qian looked at her in confusion, “Sister Lily is really nice; she just likes to send emojis.”
“Is that so?”
“Mm! She said I could ask her anything I don’t understand in class!”
Then how come, shortly after getting to know her, Lily just straight-up sent her some toy links?
After a brief recollection, Ning Chu remembered she was the one who approached Lily, asking her how to deal with sudden feelings. That Succubus might be wild online, but she wouldn’t lose her dignity in front of just anyone.
Otherwise, the class group would have been flooded with toy links and doujinshi by now.
“Dishes are ready, dishes are ready!”
Zhang Shaoqing scampered back to the table with two plates of stir-fry, also bringing Wen Yang and Wang Jie along, completing the order of six dishes for seven people, and even bought a bag of drinks from the little supermarket downstairs.
He didn’t forget Ning Chu’s Coke but still made a sour face, tossing the drink to her.
“Hypocrite~”
“I’m treating; don’t feel shy. If you’re still hungry, just order more.”
Looking at the overly generous man, Qian Qian leaned in curiously and asked: “Is he really rich? So generous~”
“Mm, a big spender.”
“Tall, handsome, and rich~”
“????”
Ning Chu looked at Qian Qian with a puzzled expression: “Do you have a bit of a problem with your taste?”
Where’s the tall and handsome part? More like a cheeky brat.
He might be generous during meals, but usually, he counts every penny and insists on a minimum for takeout.
She added, “He’s a catgirl fan and already has a girlfriend, who happens to be our English teacher, Qian Qian.”
“Isn’t a teacher-student relationship a bit questionable?”
“That’s why Qian Qian plans to quit her job! She might be already processing her resignation? She could leave at any moment.”
Ning Chu sighed mournfully.
Once Qian Qian leaves, she wouldn’t have anyone to back her up for her English finals.
If she ended up with a strict teacher, she’d be doomed.
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