Lin Qinghe's state of mind over the past few days.
At first, Lin Qinghe vowed, "I must hold back and not go to find You Rong first!"
She glanced at her phone, and there was no message from You Rong.
The next day, Lin Qinghe: "I have to endure, I can't go find him..."
She stared at her phone again, and there was still no news from You Rong.
On the third day, Lin Qinghe paced back and forth in the room, muttering to herself, "Why hasn't he messaged me yet? Doesn't he care at all that I'm engaged to You Ziming... Ugh! So annoying!"
Lin Qinghe ran a hand through her hair, couldn't stand it any longer, changed into simple sportswear, put on a baseball cap and a mask, and went downstairs to tell Butler Wang, "Prepare the car, take me to South University."
Butler Wang looked puzzled, "Miss, are you..."
"Don't worry about it, quickly have the driver take me to South University!"
Butler Wang looked worried, "...Alright, Miss, I'll have the driver prepare the car."
Lin Qinghe got in the car and left. Butler Wang's expression was solemn, "As young master worried, the young lady's words and actions have been increasingly strange lately. We should find a psychological expert to have a good look at her."
Half an hour later, South University.
Lin Qinghe kept her head down, ignoring the scrutinizing gazes of others, and headed straight for the library.
Based on her understanding of You Rong, he would definitely be in the South University library at this time.
Arriving at the library, Lin Qinghe searched a few familiar spots and found You Rong in the corner where they used to sit.
But what made Lin Qinghe feel a surge of anger was that Yun Churan was sitting next to You Rong!
Could it be that You Rong had already fallen for Yun Churan?! After all, she was the female lead, and her chances of being liked by You Rong seemed greater than hers!
Lin Qinghe was angry and completely forgot that the phrase "fallen for" was used inappropriately, as You Rong had never said he liked her.
Lin Qinghe sneaked behind You Rong to a row of bookshelves, crouched down stealthily, and pricked up her ears to eavesdrop on You Rong and Yun Churan's conversation.
"Senior You, you said you don't have time to tutor me, so... when you're studying in the library at noon, I'll just follow you and ask you a few questions if I don't understand."
Just as You Rong was about to speak, Yun Churan interrupted with a smile, "I'm quite smart, so I don't have many things I don't understand. I won't bother Senior You too often. Like this... it's still not okay?"
You Rong frowned slightly, a little displeased that Yun Churan had disturbed his peace.
But the library wasn't his alone, and he couldn't stop her from coming. Since she had put it this way, he couldn't refuse.
At worst, starting tomorrow, he would stay in the classroom to study at noon and not come to the library.
You Rong nodded slightly, and Yun Churan's eyes lit up. She smiled, "Next time I'll bring you drinks, Senior You. After all, it's bothering you, and if I don't show some appreciation, I'll feel bad."
You Rong was momentarily distracted, and suddenly thought of Lin Qinghe.
She had a bright smile on her face and said that she felt bad about him tutoring her, so she would cover his lunch from then on. After that, she would pester him every day asking what he wanted to eat.
Lin Qinghe secretly clenched her fists, gritting her teeth in anger.
If this continued, with a man and a woman studying alone every day, sparks would eventually fly, and then where would she be?!
"Senior You, Senior You..." Seeing You Rong lost in thought, Yun Churan asked doubtfully, "What's wrong?"
You Rong came back to his senses, suppressed all his emotions, and said calmly, "Nothing."
"Oh..."
Seeing that You Rong was still not speaking, Yun Churan racked her brain for a topic. "By the way, Senior You, will you be attending the summer camp this weekend?"
You Rong: "...Yes."
"Really? That's great! Our class is also organizing a summer camp, and the teacher said it's sort of together with yours, just next door. I also heard that people from other departments will be going. We'll be close to each other then, and we can all play together..."
Yun Churan and You Rong were going to attend the summer camp together?
What summer camp?
Lin Qinghe thought hard and suddenly remembered the message the teacher had sent her, as well as the notification in the class group chat.
She hadn't paid attention at the time because she was certain that given You Rong's personality and his inconvenient left leg, he wouldn't go.
Who knew he would actually agree to go! And with Yun Churan!
After You Rong returned to the classroom for his next lesson, and Yun Churan had also left, Lin Qinghe went straight to the teacher's office.
"Teacher, I want to participate in the summer camp the class is organizing this weekend too!"
The teacher was taken aback and said, "You want to participate? I understand. I'll add your name. Remember to gather at school at 8 AM on Saturday to take the bus with everyone else."
Lin Qinghe thought for a moment, "Teacher, can you give me an address? I'll go by myself."
The teacher thought Lin Qinghe was spoiled and used to being driven everywhere, and didn't want to take the bus. Without much thought, she agreed and gave her the address.
Lin Qinghe left South University, looking at the address the teacher had sent on her phone, and gritted her teeth.
She couldn't be too obvious, or they would see at a glance that she was going for You Rong!
Otherwise, how could she make him jealous!
Also, Lin Qinghe didn't want to admit it, but one of the reasons she had to go to this summer camp was to keep an eye on You Rong and Yun Churan.
Absolutely no chance for them to develop feelings!
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On the day of the summer camp.
South University.
You Rong limped over with his backpack. The teacher urged, "Hurry up and get on, we're about to leave. Here... let me give you a hand."
You Rong got on the bus and subtly scanned the bus, only to find no sign of Lin Qinghe. A flicker of disappointment flashed across his well-defined face.
She hadn't come...
You Rong wanted to get off the bus and not go to the summer camp, but the teacher pressed him onto a seat, saying, since he was already here, why not go.
The teacher instructed the bus driver to drive, and the bus smoothly pulled out of the South University campus, leaving You Rong no chance to change his mind.
The students in the bus chattered excitedly. You Rong lowered his baseball cap, feeling an indescribable bitterness in his heart.
Two hours later.
The bus stopped by a river in the mountains outside the city.
The teacher helped all the students get off. After disembarking, they realized that it wasn't just their class; students from the first-year computer science department were also present, as well as third-year finance students.
The students from each department found their spots and, under the teacher's instructions, began setting up tents and grills for food.
You Rong ignored You Ziming's angry gaze and quietly did his part.
You Ziming, a classmate, put his arm around his shoulder and asked curiously, "Did Lin Qinghe transfer to the computer science department? Their class is next door, isn't it? Why don't I see her? Didn't you tell her that our class was also coming to this summer camp?"
You Ziming: "She..."
Just as he opened his mouth, a luxury car stopped in front of them. The door opened, and Lin Qinghe stepped out.
You Ziming's classmate saw this and suddenly realized with a smile, "I said you and Lin Qinghe are getting engaged, and you're here, so why wouldn't she come? Turns out the young lady couldn't stand taking the bus and had the driver bring her."
You Rong's body stiffened. He followed everyone's gaze and saw Lin Qinghe, whom he hadn't seen in almost half a month.
Meeting Lin Qinghe's eyes, the hands hanging by his sides involuntarily clenched. But the next moment, Lin Qinghe frowned and looked away.
Instantly, You Rong's face turned pale.