Chapter 218: Everyone Is Better at Hiding Than the Last

Looking at the shiny necklace on Wu Yueer's chest, Hao Anqi couldn't help but lean in; it was actually the same as hers, both from the brand Dior.

However, she had no intention of showing hers off.

Her little boyfriend liked to keep a low profile, and if she took the necklace out again for these people to see, it would inevitably lead to another round of gossip.

No need for that!

She asked Wu Yueer if this necklace must have been quite expensive.

Wu Yueer knew the true price of the necklace, but being as clever as she was, she naturally couldn't tell the honest truth, so she said, "Mine isn't anything high-end; you can buy it for about a thousand."

Even so, everyone was still taken aback.

A necklace for nearly a thousand was equivalent to their living expenses for a month.

That was just too extravagant.

Luo Qiqi was so envious that she almost drooled, "Yue'er, you're really amazing. It feels like earning money is as simple as drinking water for you."

"Not at all! It's mainly because when I see something I like, I grit my teeth, stomp my foot, and harden my heart before I finally buy it back," Wu Yueer said, acting very humble.

Zhu Baoping took the opportunity to ask about the income from being a model, but Wu Yueer only said two words: "Secret."

Leaving the others to their fantasies.

Zhu Baoping felt as if countless insects were biting his heart; why was everyone like this? Shen Yan kept things hidden, and Wu Yueer kept her lips sealed.

And Chen Shanni was the same.

Back when Chen Shanni drove into the campus, it had truly shocked everyone, and quite a few people had tried to fish for information about her family background, but Chen Shanni just smiled and said nothing.

Honestly, he felt that the people around him were all more calculating than the last.

His heart was so tired!

Hao Anqi was very envious of Wu Yueer's self-reliant lifestyle, and the key was that earning money was so easy; that time she shot Taobao samples, Shen Yan had shelled out five hundred yuan in one go.

And that was just out of friendship.

Outside, Wu Yueer's pay would only be higher.

Some people were truly blessed by the heavens with a meal ticket; it was nothing one could be envious of.

As if thinking of something, Hao Anqi suddenly asked, "Yue'er, after those photos spread last time, has the Police Station found the culprit yet?"

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone was stunned.

If Hao Anqi hadn't mentioned it, they would have almost forgotten about that matter.

"That, huh..."

Wu Yueer gathered her thoughts and said, "Actually, I know who that person is. She ran up to me, begging bitterly with tears in her eyes. After all, she's a college student, and it would be a pity for her to go to jail at such a young age. My heart softened for a moment, so I went to the Police Station to withdraw the report."

Uh...

Everyone was dumbfounded, not expecting there to be such a hidden story behind it.

Lin Yang was still somewhat indignant and said, "Isn't that letting the other party off too easily? Didn't you ask for ten thousand or so, or give her a few big slaps?"

Wu Yueer didn't like to waste more breath on this matter, only saying that there was naturally compensation, and that the other party had to learn a lesson.

The others nodded in understanding and didn't continue to ask.

As long as it wasn't someone from their own class, it was fine.

After the break, the group danced square dances on the playground for another hour. It was nine o'clock, the starry sky was exceptionally clear, and the silvery moonlight sprinkled on the ground, as if covering it with a layer of cold frost.

The first square dance event at Hangzhou University came to a successful conclusion.

Upon learning that the square dance would continue at the same time and place tomorrow, the students finally left with reluctance.

At this time of night, the campus was brightly lit and the cold wind was raging. On the open space opposite the library, two boys wearing rollerblades were showing off their skills; every time they performed a brilliant move, the girls around would let out crisp screams.

Fiercely satisfying the boys' vanity.

Occasionally, there were those with great perseverance reading English aloud in the cold wind; there were also young couples being lovey-dovey, whispering in each other's ears—no matter how cold the weather was, it couldn't suppress their restless hearts.

The group said their goodbyes, and after getting into the car, Shen Yan asked Hao Anqi what she wanted to eat.

Speaking of this, Hao Anqi's mood suddenly turned from sunny to cloudy. She blinked her fox-like eyes, pouted, and asked, "Are you complaining that I eat too much, and using that previous opportunity to intentionally shift the blame onto me and point it out, right?"

Not expecting her to still be brooding over it, Shen Yan couldn't help but chuckle and said, "It's not that I look down on you, but with your small frame, you don't even eat half as much as I do."

"Then can't you make up a better excuse? I'm not some foodie. Although I can eat a bit, eating a lot... doesn't equal being a foodie. I'm just enjoying good food, yes... enjoying good food, there's a fundamental difference from being a foodie."

By the end, Hao Anqi had less and less confidence; her affirmative sentences turned into questions, and she started to become incoherent.

But she was still trying her best to convince herself.

Women! When they get ruthless, they even deceive themselves.

Shen Yan found it amusing and chimed in from the side: "Yes, yes, yes, how could you be a foodie."

Then he asked her what she wanted to eat in a while, how about a seafood feast?

Just now, Hao Anqi had been leaning in next to Wu Yueer, asking about this and that, curious about what Emperor Crab tasted like, and the Australian lobster too—with such big claws, how satisfying it must be to take a bite.

From the inside out, it revealed two words.

"Want to eat!"

Hearing this, Hao Anqi's eyes lit up immediately, but she was still somewhat hesitant, feeling that eating a meal like that was too expensive and there was no need to waste the money.

Shen Yan saw through her hypocrisy; she clearly wanted to eat it to death, but felt bad about the money. In the end, Shen Yan made the final decision: "I'm the one who wants to eat, you're just tagging along."

Unable to resist Shen Yan, Hao Anqi had no choice but to "reluctantly" accept the arrangement.

Before long, the two arrived at a seafood restaurant by West Lake. The ingredients inside were exactly the same as that "Steam Seafood" place in Shanghai; the variety might be a little less, but it was of no consequence.

Shen Yan ordered some seafood with practiced ease, then went to a private room and sat down.

Taking out his phone, a message from Wu Yueer was the first thing he saw.

"When are you coming back? Want to cuddle (heart)"

Shen Yan: "Sleep by yourself tonight!"

Wu Yueer: "How come that little vixen is always clinging to you and won't let go (crying)"

Shen Yan: "Heh! Don't you feel guilty typing that out?"

Wu Yueer: "I miss you, I can't fall asleep without holding you."

Shen Yan: "Be a good girl! You performed well tonight, I'll pamper you properly later."

"I'm very good, you have to treat me twice as well (smiley face)"

The two chatted briefly, then he switched out of the chat box; there was also a message from Chen Xiaowei on the interface, saying the event tonight was a great success and expressing her thanks to Shen Yan, to which Shen Yan responded politely.

Additionally, there were messages in the class group chat tagging him.

Shen Yan clicked in to take a look; inside, square dance videos were emerging one after another, and a group of people were discussing it heatedly, saying how lively the playground was and how enthusiastic the atmosphere was.

It was simply a blast!