Chapter 11 (2/2)

Despite the huge flow of traffic beyond its perimeters, the lake still had clear waters decorated with bright lotus flowers and bordered by willow trees that swayed gently in the wind. The combination of colors reminded her of the scenic ancient capital of the Six Dynasties.

Unfortunately, their relaxing detour was cut short. It was already around three o’clock in the afternoon, and the group had to report to their universities. When they passed by the Jianye train station, a few people pestered them.

“Hey, handsome, do you need a room?”

“Lovely lady, would you like to take a rest?”

“Don’t be shy, handsome. Come and have a look.”

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These women did not pose any threat. Public security in Jianye was much better than in Guangdong. The fifty-year-old-or-so women were simply holding up signs of accommodation and asking each passerby.

Since Chen Hansheng was walking in the front with his sunglasses on, he looked more like a tourist than a university student. His appearance made him a hot target for the women as the latter started to make more explicit comments and offers.

“Hey, handsome, our girls are very beautiful.”

“The service is also very good.”

Xiao Rongyu blushed as she walked past quickly. As for Wang Zibo, this was the first time he had encountered such a thing. He did not have the courage to go himself, but he was curious. The safest way was to let Chen Hansheng try it out first and learn from there.

Chen Hansheng just smiled and refused, “Sorry, we are in a hurry. Please excuse us.”

Xiao Rongyu walked faster and faster. It seemed that it wasn’t that easy to get to the bus station. Navigating Jianye was not looking like it was going to be easy. But it might also be because she was a newcomer.

Once they had arrived at the bus station, they had to split ways. Wang Zibo’s Jianye University of Technology was in the Xianning Campus, which meant that he needed to take Bus No. 97. Xiao Rongyu and Chen Hansheng’s schools were both in Jiangling University Town, which was directly accessible via Bus No. 137.

“Hansheng, I’ll come to Jiangling to look for you soon.”

Wang Zibo waved his hand, his eyes filled with reluctance.

“Okay, okay. Be careful,” said Chen Hansheng in a relaxed manner. At some point, Wang Zibo would be so familiar with this city that he could navigate it with his eyes closed.

After sending Wang Zibo away, Chen Hansheng turned to Xiao Rongyu and said, “The annoying third wheel has finally left. It’s just the two of us now.

“Be serious. Don’t talk nonsense.”

Xiao Rongyu was a little embarrassed, especially when she noticed Chen Hansheng staring at her. Although she could not see his eyes clearly under the sunglasses, she knew that if she made eye contact with him, it wouldn’t be good. “Don’t let your imagination run wild!”

“If your mind is running wild, why blame me?” asked Chen Hansheng with a smile.

“You-”

Xiao Rongyu choked for a moment. There was really nothing she could do about Chen Hansheng now. When Bus No. 137 had arrived, she got on first.

Chen Hansheng slowly moved all the luggage onto the bus. Only then did he realize that Xiao Rongyu had helped him take a seat. When he walked closer, he noticed a few older male university students surrounding her. They definitely looked like they wanted that seat next to Xiao Rongyu.

Xiao Rongyu stared nervously at the door. When she saw Chen Hansheng come up, she hurriedly waved her small hand and shouted excitedly, “Hansheng, over here.”

He walked over and sat down. Hansheng seemed to have marked his territory as the students dispersed, no longer interested. The male university students were too timid.

“Hansheng, are all university boys so desperate?” asked Xiao Rongyu softly.

“How is that possible? I’m not like that.” Chen Hansheng retorted righteously.

“Okay, I believe you, but can you take your hand off my shoulder first?” asked Xiao Rongyu with a frown.

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