After the three of them got into the car, they hurriedly asked the driver to stop when they were about 100 meters away from South Gate. Under Xu Ruyan's lead, they rushed out of the car, still trying to act as if nothing had happened.

"Hmm, Yue, it's time to test your acting skills. If he asks later, just say we went out for milk tea and just got back, understand?"

"Don't worry, just watch me perform. This little thing is easy as pie!"

The three of them walked towards South Gate in a casual and unhurried manner, unaware that Chu Tian, in his car, was watching everything through the rearview mirror.

He had initially seen a car approaching and wondered if his own car was in the way, so naturally, he took a few extra glances. That's when he happened to see the three of them hurriedly disembark. They then stood by the road, muttering for a while before sauntering in this direction.

At first glance, Chu Tian thought the girl in the middle wearing sunglasses looked like Xu Ruyan, but he wasn't completely sure.

Feeling the time was about right, he got out of his car and waited by the roadside, his eyes occasionally flicking towards the three of them, trying to confirm if it was indeed them.

"Hey, look! A handsome guy just got out of the car!"

Chu Tian was dressed in a dark green windbreaker, black jeans, and dark-patterned camouflage combat boots. His tall figure, sharply defined profile, and sunglasses all combined to make him the epitome of a stylish, dominant heartthrob.

Yan Mingyu spotted him the moment he got out of the car. By the time he stood there by the roadside, her heart felt like it was about to leap out of her chest.

"Holy shit! Girls, I think I'm in love! Wait for me in a bit, I'm going to get his num—"

Before she could finish her sentence, Xu Ruyan yanked her back.

"Quiet! That's just the person delivering something. Don't say anything stupid later. That man is bad news. If you get to know him, he might kidnap you and steal your kidneys one day! Don't be foolish, understand?"

Seeing Xu Ruyan's warning gaze, Yan Mingyu didn't really want to agree, but a part of her was also hesitant. After all, she was still a college student and far from a good judge of character.

Since Xu Ruyan put it that way, this guy probably is trouble... right?

She nodded reluctantly, and then the three of them unhurriedly walked over.

"Where's the item? Give it to me. Thanks for troubling yourself to make this trip."

It had to be said, angry as Xu Ruyan was, she still had to maintain basic politeness.

Only then did Chu Tian truly recognize her. Well, she was a girl, and they had, all told, met only once, and that too in the evening. With the mask and sunglasses, he hadn't really gotten a good look at her general appearance; he mostly just remembered those panda eyes.

So, this time, although he had his suspicions, he wasn't entirely sure until she approached and spoke.

"Xu Ruyan?"

"Yes, it's me. No way, you forgot me already? We just met last time!"

"Looking like that, it'd be a miracle if anyone recognized you."

"You..."

Watching Chu Tian go to his car to get the item, Xu Ruyan, provoked to a bellyful of anger by his remark, could only stomp her feet and flail her fists in helpless rage.

But Yan Mingyu, standing beside them, couldn't bear to watch any longer.

"Hey, what's wrong with you? Don't you know how to talk? Don't think for a second that our Yan will develop feelings for you just because you act like that! That whole 'domineering CEO' routine is totally outdated, you know?"

"I'm so sick of you men! Can't you put a little effort into wooing a girl? Don't pull me, Ruyan, let me finish!"

Yan Mingyu didn't know where this surge of emotion came from, but once she started, she couldn't stop. Beside her, Xu Ruyan stared with wide, dumbfounded eyes, trying frantically to pull her back but to no avail.

"Let me tell you, you're supposed to woo a girl with sincerity, not by showing up in some beat-up car trying to look cool! If you don't know how, go look it up online, or at the very least, learn from watching TV dramas."

"And if you still can't get it, well, I suppose I could reluctantly teach you. Give me your phone number later, and I won't even charge you tuition. Just please stop bothering Yan, okay?"

Huh?

Xu Ruyan, who had been desperately trying to pull her back, widened her eyes even further.

Hey, sis, what in the world are you doing? Were you just beating around the bush to get to this? And what's this about teaching him? Is that what you call teaching? Is this seriously how you ask for a guy's number?

Little did anyone else know, despite Yan Mingyu's outwardly casual demeanor, inwardly she was about to explode.

Agree! Agree, please, I'm begging you!

Oh my god, who even gets it? He was just so incredibly handsome when he spoke earlier!

To hell with it! I don't care anymore! Even if he does steal my kidneys, I'm going for it! I absolutely have to get his number!

Apart from Yan Mingyu herself, no one else present had any idea what she was truly thinking.

Was she insulting him? Well, yes, she was, but the tone of her insults was rather peculiar. Was she asking for his phone number? If so, it was a very strange method.

Chu Tian was also completely taken aback. He had just reached into his car, not yet having retrieved the item, when he was subjected to this verbal assault.

What's all this about wooing a girl? Learning from TV dramas? She must have misunderstood something, surely?

He turned his head to look at Xu Ruyan, who seemed equally bewildered, and asked uncertainly, "This is...?"

"Ah? Oh! Um... This is my roommate..."

Who knew how much courage it took for Xu Ruyan to utter those words. She kept her head down, not daring to meet Chu Tian's eyes.

This man might be my future brother-in-law. Even though I'm a little angry with him right now, I've understood the basics of the relationship between Chu Tian and Xu Qingqiu over the years. I might talk about wanting to ruin things for them, but deep down, I'm actually quite relieved; after all, it means my sister's wish is finally coming true. But what kind of demonic Shura Field is this now? What on earth is my roommate doing? Has she completely lost her mind?

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