Lin Yu's Conspiracy

Chapter 192

Meanwhile.

Medical School.

Compared to the fierce rivalry at the School of Economics and Management, things here seemed much more peaceful.

The counselor looked at the list of class officers on his notebook.

Students fought tooth and nail for other positions, but this Arts Commissioner role...

The counselor touched his few remaining stubborn hairs, feeling a bit distressed.

He flipped through the student personal information registration forms again.

Suddenly, his eyes lit up.

Such an artistic look!

He abruptly looked up towards the window.

A young woman sat there quietly, twirling a fountain pen in her hand, completely unaware that she had been targeted.

Sensing a burning gaze, Ye Zhenzhen subconsciously shrank her neck.

Why did the back of her neck feel so chilly?

Um... Student Ye Zhenzhen.

The counselor, a middle-aged man, looked at her with a beaming smile.

I saw in your file that your grades are excellent, and you have such great presence and temperament. But in college, you cannot just bury your head in books; you need to excel in both academics and the arts! I think the heavy responsibility of Arts Commissioner belongs to no one else but you. Do not decline, what do you say?

Ye Zhenzhen froze for a moment, almost dropping the pen onto the desk.

Arts Commissioner?!

She had not even learned any artistic talents!

Sir, I cannot do it. It is better to give the opportunity to someone more outstanding...

I have checked, and you are the most suitable in the whole class! It is happily decided then! Come on, everyone, let us give her a round of applause!

The counselor did not give her a chance to argue at all, seamlessly locking her in with a combo of words.

Clapping sounds filled the room—the boys in the class clapped until their hands turned red, and most of the girls cast envious glances.

Ye Zhenzhen sat there with a blank stare.

It is... decided just like that?

Isn't this a bit too hasty, sir!

In the corner, Lin Yu stared intensely at the young woman's aloof and stunningly beautiful side profile.

The pen in her hand carved a deep mark on the paper.

Thinking of the brand-new MacBook Pro on Ye Zhenzhen's desk, as well as those expensive cosmetics.

Tch, what a poser!

Jealousy bubbled up in Lin Yu's heart, her face twisting slightly.

Covered in designer brands, who knows which old man's bed she slept in to get them. Just wait, sooner or later I will tear off your mask!

...

Meanwhile, the class meeting for the Economics and Management department had ended.

Gu Ran, stay behind for a moment.

As the meeting dispersed, Su Qing specifically called out to Gu Ran.

She did not put on airs as a teacher but smiled like a friend.

The title of Special Advisor was specially approved by the college. Actually, we just want to leverage your business acumen to help guide the kids in the class, so they do not get scammed. If you ever need any resources coordinated by the school in the future, just come to my office.

Understood, thank you, Ms. Su.

Gu Ran nodded in acknowledgement.

This was not about finding an advisor; it was clearly the school extending goodwill to him, a potential blue-chip stock.

At the door, just as Qin Zhaoyang wanted to slip away, he was surrounded by a group of freshmen.

Class President! When is the dinner party?

Class President, where are we eating? Is it true that you are covering all the drinks?

Class President, I want to apply for that financial aid...

Qin Zhaoyang was surrounded in the middle. Hearing the continuous calls of Class President, he only felt his head buzzing.

He turned his head to look at Gu Ran, who was chatting and laughing with the counselor not far away.

The feeling of being stifled and aggrieved made his temples throb.

After Gu Ran finished chatting with Su Qing, he turned and walked out.

Passing by Qin Zhaoyang, he paused slightly.

Class President Qin, work hard.

Gu Ran reached out and patted Qin Zhaoyang's shoulder, his tone sounding like he was encouraging a newly hired intern.

I am leaving the heavy responsibility of class building to you. I have high hopes for you.

After speaking, he pretended not to see Qin Zhaoyang's face, which was practically glowing green with anger, and strode out of the classroom with Zhang Qi and Li Ming.

The night breeze was slightly cool.

Gu Ran took out his phone and sent a text message to Ye Zhenzhen.

At the same time, the young woman's phone screen lit up with a faint glow, and a short line of text caught her eye.

[Finished yet? Wait for me downstairs, I will take you out for a late-night snack.]

The moment she saw the message, a touch of tenderness rippled in Ye Zhenzhen's eyes.

She replied with an Okay, and her movements to pack her backpack quickened.

She was swift, even showing a hint of impatience.

Zhenzhen, want to head back to the dorm together? We are going to the supermarket to stock up on military training supplies.

Her roommate, Zhao Xiaoxiao, enthusiastically came over and linked arms with her.

Chen Jing, who was next to them, chimed in.

Yeah, I heard the sun in Qinglin is incredibly harsh; we need to buy sunscreen by the pound.

Hearing their words, Ye Zhenzhen smiled sweetly. Then, remembering the way Gu Ran had introduced her, she smiled and said.

You guys go ahead, I... my family member is looking for me.

Family member?

Lin Yu, who had been sitting in the back row applying lipstick, paused her movements. Through the reflection of her makeup mirror, her eyes locked intensely onto Ye Zhenzhen.

What is this, asking someone out late at night.

Lin Yu capped her lipstick and laughed mockingly.

Could it be the kind of family member... with a sugar daddy status?

Zhao Xiaoxiao and Chen Jing's faces changed, and the atmosphere instantly became awkward.

Just when they thought a fight might break out, Ye Zhenzhen merely slung her backpack over her shoulder calmly.

She gave Lin Yu a light glance and walked straight out of the classroom, completely ignoring her.

Pretending to be some untouchable flower!

Lin Yu watched her back, her eyes red with jealousy.

I want to see exactly what kind of family member makes you so impatient.

She grabbed her phone and sneakily followed behind.

...

Qing University's campus was large, with the shadows of plane trees dancing.

Downstairs, a black sedan was parked quietly deep in the shadows of the trees.

Although the lighting was dim, its sleek bodylines and the four-ring logo on the front still exuded an unapproachable, luxurious aura.

Especially the license plate—Qing A·66666.

The car window was rolled down halfway, revealing a side profile with sharp contours.

Gu Ran rested one hand on the steering wheel, looking out the window in sheer boredom.

Ye Zhenzhen looked left and right, confirming no one was around.

She then quickly pulled open the passenger door and slipped inside in a flash.

Bang.

The car door closed, cutting off the noise of the outside world.

Gu Ran looked at her guilty, thief-like appearance and could not help but laugh out loud.

Ye Zhenzhen, you look so sneaky, are we having a secret affair?

What are you talking about?! You are the one having an affair!!!

The young woman gave him a reproachful eye roll, then patted her chest, her cheeks slightly flushed.

So not serious! School just started, it is not good to be too high-profile. Besides...

She glanced at Gu Ran's face, which looked exceptionally handsome in the night, and muttered softly.

If others know I have such an outstanding boyfriend, there will be too many rivals in love later, I will not be able to handle it...

What did you say? I am not wearing my glasses so I cannot hear you. Gu Ran raised an eyebrow, leaning over with a cheeky smile on his face.

Ye Zhenzhen: ...

Dog!

As if throwing a tantrum, the young woman turned to look out the window and ignored him.

Seeing this, Gu Ran leaned closer, while the young woman shrank back, subconsciously closing her eyes, her eyelashes trembling intensely.

However, Gu Ran simply reached out and pulled the seatbelt over.

With a click, he buckled it for her, his warm breath brushing past her earlobe.

Ye Zhenzhen opened her watery eyes, shrinking back into the seat, and whispered, "So... so you were just helping me fasten my seatbelt. I... I thought you were helping me fasten my seatbelt..."

Hearing this, Gu Ran chuckled and stepped on the gas.

The 3.0T engine let out a low roar as the car glided smoothly into the night, disappearing at the end of the road.

...

Meanwhile, behind a flowerbed a few dozen meters away.

Lin Yu's hands trembled slightly as she gripped her phone.

Due to the angle and the luxury car's dark tinted privacy glass, she couldn't see what the person in the driver's seat looked like at all.

But she clearly saw the license plate.

Five 6s!

An Audi A6L!

In 2011, when the average monthly living expense was barely a thousand yuan, the person driving this kind of car could absolutely not be a student!

"Hard evidence..."

She looked at the photos she had just snapped in her phone's gallery, almost crying out in excitement.

Although it was a bit blurry, the silhouette of Ye Zhenzhen getting into the car was clearly visible.

"A full set of Apple products, expensive skincare... so it was all dirty money earned by selling her body."

Lin Yu let out a smug scoff and turned to walk back to her dorm.

She couldn't wait to tear apart Ye Zhenzhen's fake, aloof facade.

...

Soothing jazz music flowed through the car.

"Where are we going to eat?"

Ye Zhenzhen looked at the fleeting street scenes outside the window, feeling a bit curious.

Gu Ran turned the steering wheel and said casually, "The 'Midnight Diner' near Qingda University. The food is absolutely amazing. It's not a Michelin-starred place, nor is it a Western restaurant." Gu Ran turned to glance at her. "It's a street food stall. Are you worried about getting your clothes dirty?"

Ye Zhenzhen rolled her eyes at him.

"You ridiculous guy, you're sounding more and more punchable these days!"

"Why does no one else think I sound punchable? Find the reason within yourself, and go do some self-reflection!"

"Gu 'Dog' Ran! Do you have a death wish?!"

The two bickered all the way until the car soon parked at the entrance of a small alley bustling with the vibrant atmosphere of everyday life.

This was Qinglin's famous "Degradation Street."

Various food stalls lined up in a row, the smoke of barbecue and the scent of cumin permeating the air.

Gu Ran found a corner seat and skillfully ordered grilled fish, lamb skewers, and a bottle of room-temperature soda.

Most of the people around them were students wearing slippers and baggy shorts. Although Gu Ran's casual outfit wasn't out of place, that aura of a well-dressed beast... a well-dressed and elegant gentleman still caused several girls at the neighboring tables to cast frequent side glances.

But when they saw Ye Zhenzhen sitting across from him, the light in their eyes instantly dimmed quite a bit.

A bug-level crushing defeat in looks, no contest!

"Try this, there are no bones."

Gu Ran carefully picked out a few large bones from the grilled fish's belly with his chopsticks, placing the most tender piece of meat into the girl's bowl.

Half an hour later.

There was barely anything left on the table. Ye Zhenzhen's cheeks were puffed out from eating, making her look like a hoarding hamster.

With her cool, mature aura shattered and wearing her glasses, she actually had an adorable contrasting charm.

"So spicy... water..." The girl stuck out her tongue, waving her small hand to fan it.

Seeing this, Gu Ran quickly handed over the soda with a straw already inserted.

"Phew, it's like the boss beat the chili pepper seller to death." Ye Zhenzhen set down the soda and let out a long sigh of relief.

Then she patted her chest with lingering fear, making a certain someone across from her feel a bit dizzy looking at it.

Gu Ran stared at the clear droplet of moisture left on the straw, his Adam's apple bobbing slightly.

"Ye Zhenzhen, have you ever heard a certain saying?"

"Hmm?" The girl tilted her head in confusion.

"A full belly leads to thoughts of..."

Ye Zhenzhen: "???"