This Is Called Using Your Wits, Baby

Chapter 186

Inside the car, the air conditioning was blasting, completely isolating them from the sweltering heat outside.

Ye Zhenzhen parted her little lips, looking back at Qin Zhaoyang who was still eating dust at the gate, and then at the calm Gu Ran.

"Is this... what you meant by 'fox exploiting the tiger's might'?"

"This is called outsmarting, baby."

Gu Ran steered the wheel with one hand, slowly driving along the tree-lined avenue. "In this day and age, the four rings are the best pass, let alone four rings with a license plate of five 6s. That security uncle probably thought I was some inspecting leader, or a bureau-level official dropping their kid off at school."

The young girl couldn't hold it back and burst into laughter, "If Uncle Gu knew you were using his official authority to bluff around outside, he would definitely break your legs."

"The emperor is far away, he can't control me."

The car parked steadily by the roadside at the School of Economics and Management's freshmen reception point.

The shade from the trees here was dense, and once the luxury car stopped, it brought its own aura.

The originally noisy crowd subconsciously made way for a small empty space. Many freshmen and parents were secretly sizing it up, guessing which big shot had arrived.

Gu Ran pushed the door and got out.

Standing at 1.83 meters, wearing a simple white shirt and black suit trousers, with his sleeves rolled up to reveal a sturdy forearm and that Longines Master Collection watch.

Although young, that calm confidence radiating from his bones made him look nothing like a college freshman, but rather like a young cadre coming to inspect work.

"Hello classmate, are you here to register?"

A sophomore senior sister in charge of reception instantly lit up her eyes, like a female leopard spotting prey, and quickly walked up to welcome him.

She wore delicate light makeup and hot pants that showed off her figure, holding a bottle of mineral water in her hand, smiling brightly.

"Oh my, it's so hot today, you must be tired, right? I'm a sophomore senior sister, what's your major? Let me take you to go through the procedures, and we can add each other's contact info by the way, so you can ask me anytime if you have any questions later..."

Saying that, she tried to stuff the water into Gu Ran's hand, leaning towards him intentionally or otherwise.

Several boys around who were originally planning to step forward saw this scene, then looked at the Audi, and all stopped in their tracks sourly.

Gu Ran politely took a half step back and was just about to speak.

"No need, thank you senior sister, he has water."

A crisp and pleasant voice interjected.

The passenger door opened, and Ye Zhenzhen stepped out.

The sunlight sprinkled on her through the gaps in the leaves. Wearing a white T-shirt and jeans, without any makeup, she was exceptionally beautiful and elegant.

She walked to Gu Ran's side, naturally taking his arm, took a tissue from her bag, and gently wiped the non-existent sweat from his forehead.

"Darling, we still have to go to the medical school after finishing the procedures, let's not waste time."

The young girl looked up, smiling like a flower, but her eyes revealed a domineering look of "this territory is claimed, idlers keep out."

The enthusiastic senior sister's smile froze on her face.

Looking at Ye Zhenzhen's face that could instantly kill the whole crowd, and then looking at herself...

She awkwardly took back the mineral water, said "then you guys go ahead" sheepishly, turned around and walked away dejectedly.

Gu Ran looked down at the little jealous jar beside him, and couldn't help pinching her cheek: "Mrs. Gu, quite domineering."

"Of course." Ye Zhenzhen snorted, holding onto him even tighter. "I'm supervising you on behalf of Uncle Gu, to prevent you from making lifestyle mistakes."

After finishing the procedures at the School of Economics and Management, the two drove to the medical school.

In those days, there was no such saying as "persuading people to study medicine leads to being struck by lightning," everyone thought being a doctor was a respectable job.

So there were even more people at the medical school's registration point, with bags of luggage piled up like mountains, and the car had to be parked further away.

As the two walked along, without the car's enhancement, Gu Ran's little "official authority" was instantly overshadowed by Ye Zhenzhen's beauty.

That outstanding temperament was like a strong magnet, instantly attracting the gazes of all male creatures around.

"Junior sister! Which class are you in?"

A male senior wearing a "Student Union Executive" badge stared blankly.

He directly abandoned a bespectacled boy he was receiving, rushed over in three steps, his face full of smiles, his eyes glued directly to the young girl.

"Are you in clinical medicine? I'm a junior senior! Come, come, give me your admission letter, I'll take you to register!"

This guy was overly enthusiastic, and as he spoke, he reached out to take the bag in Ye Zhenzhen's hand, intentionally or otherwise blocking Gu Ran, completely treating him as air.

"No need, senior, I can do it myself." Ye Zhenzhen politely took a step back, tightly holding her bag.

"Oh, don't be polite! Serving junior sisters is our tradition!" The senior had no tact at all, still forcing his attentiveness. From the corner of his eye, he glanced at Gu Ran who was empty-handed, and a trace of contempt appeared at the corner of his mouth.

What's the use of being handsome?

Not even carrying luggage, probably came by school bus or taxi, right?

Not considerate at all, doesn't he know to help a girl carry her bag?

"Junior sister, where's your luggage? Is it still at the school gate? I'll go get it for you! It's such a hot day, don't tire yourself." The senior patted his chest, looking like a protector of flowers. "Some guys just don't know how to care for people, how can they let girls carry things?"

Saying that, he pointedly glanced at Gu Ran, full of provocation.

The country has never lacked onlookers.

Many freshmen and parents watching the fun stopped in their tracks, their gazes flowing among the three, waiting for a good show.

Gu Ran looked at this senior who was like a peacock spreading its tail, and smiled.

He didn't speak, didn't even take his hand out of his pocket.

Just from a few meters away, his finger gently pressed something in his pocket.

"Beep beep—"

Two crisp electronic sounds exploded in the noisy crowd like thunder.

The senior froze for a moment, subconsciously looking back.

Just a few meters behind him, the black Audi A6L that had been quietly parked by the roadside flashed its hazard lights twice. The license plate with five 6s in the middle of the front bumper pierced the eyes, radiating the dual glory of money and power.

Immediately after, with a soft "click".

The wide trunk lid slowly popped up automatically, revealing two silver RIMOWA suitcases inside.

The air instantly quieted down.

The senior's hand stretched out in mid-air immediately froze, and the smile on his face also froze.

Looking at the black sedan representing power and wealth, he mechanically turned his head and looked at Gu Ran standing calmly by the car.

In these times, anyone who could drive this kind of car onto campus either had a mine at home or had power.

No matter which one it was, it wasn't someone an ordinary student like him could afford to mess with.

Especially that license plate, it was simply carving the words "Don't mess with me" on his forehead.

"Um... the luggage is in the car..." The senior's voice was as dry as if he had swallowed a handful of sand, his face instantly flushed into the color of pig liver, so embarrassed that his toes could dig out a three-bedroom apartment on the ground.

Gu Ran ignored him, walked straight over, and lifted the two heavy suitcases.

"Let's go, time to handle the procedures, Specialist Ye."

As he walked past the dumbfounded upperclassman, he didn't even break his stride, offering nothing more than a fleeting, indifferent glance.

Such complete disregard was the ultimate form of humiliation.

Ye Zhenzhen held back a smile, taking quick steps to catch up and once again linking her arm affectionately through his.

Bathed in the sunlight, the young man rolled the suitcase forward with the girl snuggled happily by his side. Behind them sat the Audi A6L, radiating an aura of absolute authority in that very moment.

The surrounding freshmen and their parents watched their retreating figures, their eyes brimming with a mix of awe and envy.

Were they really just here for college?

Gu Ran turned his head to look at the girl beside him, whose eyes were curved into sweet, smiling crescents. He thought to himself: College life actually seems pretty great.