Chapter 776: Chapter 776: Sowing Discord Face-to-Face
Huo Linzhou asked, “What time do you finish classes in the afternoon? Let’s go home together.”
Huo Zijin replied, “I need to go to the academic office in the afternoon to handle the commuting procedures, or else I’d have to stay in the dormitory. Otherwise, it counts as being away without leave, and my credits will be deducted.”
Huo Linzhou said, “Okay. Do you still need to tutor that brat from the Rong Family this afternoon?”
Huo Zijin: “Are you talking about Rong Yin?”
Huo Linzhou: “Yeah.”
Huo Zijin said, “I do need to go. I haven’t gone for two days, and there are ten more tutoring sessions left.”
She has been paid for the hours, so she has to finish them.
Huo Linzhou said, “I’ll go teach for you.”
Huo Zijin mocked, “If you teach for me, I won’t have any tutoring fees to give you, you know.”
Meanwhile, the two of them quickly reached the cafeteria entrance and unexpectedly ran into Chen Shanshan.
She stood at the door, noticing Huo Linzhou coming towards her from afar, and was about to step forward when she saw Liang Yin walking beside him.
At that moment, jealousy ignited in her heart.
Chen Shanshan bit her lip, instinctively hiding behind the wall until she watched Huo Linzhou and Liang Yin walk into the cafeteria side by side, reluctantly biting her lip.
Chen Shanshan, oh Chen Shanshan.
Why are you hesitating!
If you don’t act now, the crush might become someone else’s!
Thinking this, Chen Shanshan mustered the courage and followed them into the cafeteria.
Inside the cafeteria.
Huo Zijin got her meal, and after Huo Linzhou swiped the card, he took the tray for her and walked towards an empty seat.
By this time, there were already many people in the cafeteria.
Huo Zijin walked ahead and finally found an empty seat, saying to Huo Linzhou, “Let’s sit here!”
Huo Linzhou: “Alright.”
The two sat down face to face.
Chen Shanshan observed where they sat, quickly grabbed her meal and tray, and went over.
Just as Huo Zijin was about to eat, she caught a glimpse of Chen Shanshan walking towards them, raising her head in some surprise.
Could it be that Chen Shanshan was finally ready to make a move?
No way!
She’s really serious.
She was just joking with her this morning, didn’t expect her to react so sensitively.
Huo Zijin hesitated, considering whether to clarify things with Chen Shanshan to avoid being a thorn in her side every day.
In her hesitation, Chen Shanshan had already walked to Huo Linzhou’s side.
She flashed a sweet smile and asked gently, “Linzhou, can I sit here? There are too many people in the cafeteria now, I really can’t find an empty seat.”
Huo Linzhou raised his head and recognized her instantly.
This seemed to be the daughter of the Chen Family, if he remembered correctly, named—Chen Shanshan?
Huo Linzhou frowned slightly.
He didn’t like sharing tables with others.
But right now, looking around, there indeed seemed to be no empty seats.
Huo Linzhou said, “Why don’t you ask other students?”
Chen Shanshan said, “Linzhou, I don’t know many people at school. Besides, it’s rare to see you having lunch in the cafeteria, so I want to join you… You probably… won’t mind, right?”
Huo Zijin raised an eyebrow.
‘Don’t know many people.’
She felt this sentence should be redefined.
Chen Shanshan had quite a large following at school; girls in the class mostly followed her lead.
Chen Shanshan was very generous and loved to receive compliments from classmates, and anyone who pleased her would certainly benefit.
Except for Huo Zijin.
Perhaps Chen Shanshan didn’t care for her background, but regardless of exams, school beauty contests, or various competitions organized by the school, she always fell behind. Plus, Huo Zijin’s attitude towards her was always equal; she treated Chen Shanshan just like everyone else, which made Chen Shanshan always think she was hypocritically aloof.
Huo Linzhou originally wanted to refuse, but Huo Zijin suddenly spoke, “Shanshan is my classmate, why don’t we let her join us here?”
With that, she patted the spot beside her, “Shanshan, sit down!”
Chen Shanshan rolled her eyes, carrying her tray, and sat down next to Huo Linzhou, without saying a word.
Huo Linzhou slightly furrowed his brows, stood up decisively, and moved to the seat next to Huo Zijin.
He wanted to sit next to his sister.
After swapping seats, it left Chen Shanshan awkwardly sitting alone on a stool.
Chen Shanshan looked up, glanced at Huo Zijin, then back at Huo Linzhou, and casually brought up, “Linzhou, I heard… you and Liang Yin are dating, right?”
Huo Linzhou raised his eyes unexpectedly.
Chen Shanshan smiled again, “I heard it from her. She said you two are even at the stage of meeting the parents, is that true?”
Huo Linzhou’s hand holding the chopsticks slightly twitched.
He raised his eyes and glanced at Huo Zijin, his gaze somewhat meaningful.
His innocent sister stuck out her tongue.
Chen Shanshan watched the subtle expressions on their faces, internally fuming: this Liang Yin, could she really be bragging? It doesn’t look like they are dating!
If that’s the case, watch how she exposes her and leaves her in an awkward position!
Huo Zijin ignored Chen Shanshan and took a bite of her meal.
Unexpectedly, Huo Linzhou spoke slowly, “If she says so, then it is.”
“Pfft—”
Huo Zijin almost spat out her food.
She looked at Huo Linzhou, accidentally meeting her brother’s mischievous glance, and knew he was planning to play along in her act.
Huo Zijin cleared her throat, “Ahem… Didn’t I just meet your mom two days ago? Didn’t your mom really like me?”
With that, she blinked and smiled.
Chen Shanshan immediately stared straight at Huo Linzhou, “Is that really the case?”
Huo Linzhou replied, “My mom likes her quite a lot; she’s already part of the Huo Family.”
Chen Shanshan took a deep breath, the air she inhaled was clearly cold, yet she felt her heart burning as if it was on fire.
Unwilling to accept this, she said, “Linzhou, do you know what her background is?”
Huo Zijin perked up her ears, eager to see how Chen Shanshan would try to sow discord right in front of her.
Chen Shanshan noticed Huo Zijin’s curious gaze, realizing that the person involved was sitting right across from her.
“Liang Yin, I have no prejudice against your background. But… since you’re Linzhou’s girlfriend, he should know about your engagement back home!”
Huo Zijin exclaimed, “Engagement?”
Chen Shanshan: “All the classmates saw it and heard it! Last time your parents came, they wanted to help you with withdrawal procedures and take you back home to get married! You wouldn’t keep such a thing from Linzhou, would you?”
Huo Zijin said, “I was never engaged. I didn’t receive any bride price or hold an engagement party. Shanshan, you can’t just say anything you want.”
Chen Shanshan: “But isn’t it common to marry early where you’re from? You may not want to marry, but I heard your parents received a million yuan as bride price! Since they accepted the bride price, sooner or later, you’ll have to go back home and get married!”