Chapter 533: Chapter 531: You Guys Really Overthink Things

It was a variety of potted plants: Butterfly Orchids, Anthuriums, Blushing Bromeliads, Fortune Trees, Lucky Bamboos, Birds of Paradise, and Tortoise Shell Bamboo, perfect for placing in the living room, on the balcony, or in the bedrooms. Si Wen’s apartment did seem a bit drab. After adding the potted plants, the space felt much more open and alive.

The previous night, when Xue Yang came to deliver clothes to Lin Xi, he hadn’t gone inside, but he had managed a quick glance. Si Wen’s place wasn’t lacking furniture. What it did lack was greenery; he hadn’t seen a single plant. So, first thing in the morning, he called a floral company and ordered some to help her decorate. It didn’t cost much—it was the thought that counted.

Besides the plants, Xue Yang had also ordered an expensive painting to hang in the living room. However, that would take time to be delivered. They would just have to wait.

The workers were fast. After placing the plants in their designated spots, they immediately took their leave, not even dirtying the floor.

The three of them sat down to eat.

"I heard you bought Yonghui Supermarket?"

"Yes, I did."

"What are your plans for it?"

"I’ve handed it over to Cui Hao."

An image of Cui Hao’s somewhat unreliable face appeared in Si Wen’s mind. "Can he handle it?"

Xue Yang said, "If you’re interested, you could give it a try."

"I’m busy enough with my clothing store; I don’t want to add more to my plate. You think everyone is a freak like you? It’s like you’re terrified of having a free moment. Wherever there’s money to be made, you’re there. Anyone who didn’t know better might think you were trying to take on the Lin Corporation."

"Hey, we’re home, why are we still talking about work? Aren’t you two tired? Eat up, eat up." Lin Xi tactfully interrupted their conversation and put a piece of braised pork on each of their plates.

Xue Yang popped the braised pork into his mouth and said, "After the welcome party, it’s military training. Are you two ready?"

"Ah? I almost forgot about military training."

"That’s right, all universities have it. How could I forget something so important? Ugh, why won’t it rain? With the sun this strong, I’ll be as black as charcoal when it’s over. No, I need to book my beautician right away and stock up on skincare products..."

The moment military training was mentioned, Si Wen became a whirlwind of activity. She no longer had time to ask Xue Yang about anything else, instead pulling Lin Xi into a discussion about what they needed to prepare.

Xue Yang was already starving, so he listened to them talk while he ate, not forgetting to put more food on Lin Xi’s plate.

「On the third day of school, military training began right on schedule.」

Lin Xi and Si Wen had no choice but to move back into the school dormitory. This news probably made Liu Shiqi and Cao Xinrou from room 303 the happiest of all. They had already made the beds for Lin Xi and Si Wen, so everything was ready for them to just move in and sleep.

During this period, Xue Yang became busy again. Before, they could at least see each other in the evenings, but now, Xue Yang and Lin Xi didn’t even have time for that. Because of this, many students began to speculate whether the two were really a couple, as they had appeared to be at the freshman welcome party. Some of the bolder ones were getting restless. If they weren’t a couple, then it was time to make a move.

「On the third day of military training.」

During a break, a senior named Xia Tian brought over a case of bottled water and started handing it out.

"Hey, Junior, military training must be tough, huh? Here’s some water for you."

"Thanks for your concern, Senior. I’m doing okay." Si Wen didn’t take the water he offered; she had brought her own.

"Junior, actually, I..."

Just as Xia Tian was about to say more, Lin Xi suddenly ran over and pulled Si Wen away. "Si Wen, they’re calling for assembly! Let’s go!"

The moment Xia Tian saw Lin Xi, his eyes widened. Is this real, or am I dreaming?

Lin Xi stood beside Si Wen. The loose-fitting military training uniform, far from hiding her figure, actually highlighted her beauty in a unique way.

At that very moment, a single sentence surfaced in Xia Tian’s mind: How could such a beautiful woman exist in this world!

During the freshman welcome party, all his attention had been focused on one-upping Wei Shuyu, so he hadn’t paid much attention to Lin Xi. Now, he finally noticed her. He immediately recalled his roommate’s words. The real freshman belle is someone else. Someone a hundred times more beautiful than Si Wen...

"Uh... Junior, hello. My name is Xia Tian. I’m a junior..." Xia Tian stammered, his gaze fixed on Lin Xi.

"Hello, Senior Xia Tian. I’m Lin Xi. Si Wen, come on, let’s go!" Lin Xi grabbed Si Wen and darted back into the formation.

Everyone was wearing the same military training uniform, and normally, it would be difficult to spot a familiar face in such a crowd. Yet Lin Xi seemed to have her own glow. No matter where she stood, you could locate her instantly. She was like a giant pearl, a fairy with a celestial aura. Once you looked at her, you couldn’t look away.

Any discerning person could see at a glance that Xia Tian had fallen for Lin Xi at first sight, and no one could blame him. It was hard for anyone who saw Lin Xi not to fall for her instantly.

The only exceptions were the witnesses from that day on the pedestrian street. It wasn’t that they hadn’t fallen for her at first sight; they were simply too afraid. They were afraid of being sent flying with a single kick, so they didn’t dare.

Xia Tian returned to his dorm in a daze. Seeing his spaced-out expression, his roommates crowded around curiously, just in time to see the person on his phone screen.

One of them snatched it. "Xia Tian, what are you looking at? Hey, isn’t this the freshman belle?"

Startled, Xia Tian instinctively tried to grab it back. "Give it back!"

As if anticipating the move, the guy tossed the phone to another roommate. "Didn’t you used to say that Si Wen was the most beautiful? What, changed your mind now?"

Xia Tian’s face turned beet red. He truly hadn’t realized the freshman belle was this gorgeous. Compared to her, Si Wen was completely outclassed; there was no contest. If he had just looked more closely at the party, he never would have spoken so confidently to his roommates.

But it wasn’t too late. He had observed carefully—no one had dared to pursue her yet. Usually, a pretty girl would have lots of pursuers. But for a girl as exquisitely beautiful as Lin Xi, most guys wouldn’t have the courage. In a situation like this, whoever was persistent enough to see it through to the end would be the winner.

Seeing his expression, his roommates guessed his intentions.

"Xia Tian, you’re not actually thinking of going after the freshman belle, are you?" 𝗳𝚛𝚎𝚎𝘄𝕖𝕓𝕟𝕠𝚟𝚎𝕝.𝗰𝕠𝐦

"What, you guys want to as well? Then may the best man win."

"We just wanted to warn you. We heard the freshman belle already has a boyfriend, and it’s Xue Yang. So we’re advising you not to go and make a fool of yourself. After all, no one at this school can compete with Xue Yang."

"They just sang a duet at the welcome party. How does that make them a couple? You guys have wild imaginations."

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