Chapter 379: A Sudden Change of Events

Under the canopy tent.

"Clap, clap, clap!"

Wu Yueer clapped her hands to gather everyone, and she said loudly, "Classmates, today is our class team-building day, and it's also Shen Yan's birthday. Shall we sing a birthday song together to celebrate for him?"

It wasn't a case of a thief meeting a highwayman—it was just a coincidence.

As for Shen Yan, this legendary figure who was so incredibly impressive, the students were eager to befriend him; how could they not give him this small favor?

So, after the candles were lit, the students clapped and sang the birthday song in unison.

"Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you..."

Shen Yan wore a birthday hat and sang along with everyone; it would be a lie to say he wasn't moved. Since he had become sensible, he had never celebrated his birthday again.

Today, there were so many people celebrating it for him.

Most importantly, there were Wu Yueer and Chen Shanni; that feeling was truly indescribable.

In short, he was just very happy.

The song ended.

Shen Yan blew out all the candles and then cut the cake for everyone.

Returning to his seat, Shen Yan patted Chen Shanni's head, said nothing, and buried his head in eating the cake.

For some reason, the cake, which he had previously found a bit too sweet and cloying,

was incomparably fragrant and delicious today.

By the time everyone had finished the cake, their stomachs were seven or eight parts full, and the barbecue ingredients were almost completely consumed.

Seeing this, Tang Song approached Luo Qiqi, who was responsible for coordinating with the campsite: "The ingredients weren't prepared sufficiently this time. If it weren't for that cake, I reckon everyone would only be about sixty percent full."

Luo Qiqi had also noticed this situation, her brows knitting slightly.

The ingredients had clearly been ordered according to the headcount, so how could they not be full?

In the afternoon, the students set off from the Sunset Orange Sea, walking along the winding path that circled the Tea Mountain.

Here, the mountains were layered and tea bushes grew in abundance; the air was filled with the fresh fragrance of tea, making one feel as if they were in a green ocean.

After a twenty-minute walk, the end of the road was the Guangming Temple Reservoir. Most of the students had no interest in fishing, nor did they bring any fishing gear, so they decided to return the way they came.

The afternoon was very peaceful, with a gentle spring breeze. Some students were flying kites on the lawn; some were playing card games at the campsite; others had turned the campsite into a KTV, singing wantonly.

Shen Yan accompanied the two girls to fly kites for over half an hour. After his interest waned, he ran back to the camp to read a novel. Occasionally, when the microphone was free, he would go over to sing a couple of his favorite songs.

Whenever this happened, the girls in the class would act as if they had been injected with adrenaline, scrambling for the other microphone.

They wanted to sing a love song duet with Shen Yan.

Shen Yan didn't mind this; as long as it wasn't a "car crash" scene like Wu Yueer's, everything was fine.

Later on, Shen Yan requested a Minnan-language song, "World Number One".

At this, the girls were collectively stumped; they knew nothing about the local dialect.

The scenery of life~

Is like the wind and waves of the sea~

Sometimes fierce, sometimes calm~

The pronunciation, which was completely different from Mandarin, along with the upbeat melody, instantly caught the attention of the students, and everyone turned their curious gazes toward them.

Luo Qiqi, who was playing Flying Chess, was instantly energized and took the other microphone to provide backing vocals.

She also used an authentic Minnan pronunciation.

A glass of wine, two pairs of eyes~ Getting together every now and then~

If you want to talk about building bonds~ I am World Number One~

Shen Yan looked at her in surprise; only then did he remember that Luo Qiqi was from Fuding, Min Province, and he had heard her speaking Minnan on the first day of school.

So the two of them sang the song together.

The students listened, mesmerized, experiencing for the first time the charm of another dialect besides Cantonese songs.

Then, the two sang another Minnan song, "Love to Win". As soon as the line "Love to Win" came out, many people showed expressions of sudden realization.

Only then did they know this song was in Minnan.

Beside them, Yu Youwei's expression was somewhat complex. After the last gathering ended and they returned to the dormitory, Yuan Mingqing had impatiently asked who Luo Qiqi liked.

Combining all the past events, the answer was obvious.

This good friend of hers really liked Shen Yan; her eyes would unconsciously shine when she looked at him.

Previously, Yu Youwei hadn't spoken up, but now she couldn't help but ask.

When Luo Qiqi returned in high spirits, Yu Youwei pulled her aside and asked, "Qiqi, you like Shen Yan, don't you?"

This wasn't the first time Yu Youwei had asked this question. Back then, Yu Youwei hadn't let go of her inner obsession, and Luo Qiqi had given a negative answer, but this time, Luo Qiqi boldly admitted it.

"Yes, I have a crush on him."

Yu Youwei didn't feel angry, but instead advised: "Shanni and Yue'er both like Shen Yan. I suggest you'd better not get involved. You won't be able to compete with them; even if you like him, there won't be any result."

Luo Qiqi smiled faintly: "Liking someone doesn't mean you have to possess them. Do you remember what Shanni said in the car today? She doesn't force herself to be with Shen Yan; being friends is also a good choice."

"Besides, at this stage, making money and studying are my primary goals. As for Shen Yan... he is too outstanding; I don't have many extravagant hopes."

These words were from the bottom of Luo Qiqi's heart. Shen Yan was capable and had a net worth of tens of millions, while she was just a commoner from the countryside. The gap between them was as vast as an uncrossable chasm.

The possibility of being together was slim to none.

Chen Shanni, on the other hand, was very well-suited for Shen Yan. If the two could end up together, it would be a match made in heaven.

Luo Qiqi would sincerely offer her blessings.

And as for herself...

At least Shen Yan knew her feelings; whether he chose her or not was not something she could decide.

Hearing this, Yu Youwei was stunned on the spot. One could be this Zen about liking someone?

I like who I like; whether you like me or not is your business.

That's the right way to understand it, isn't it?

Yu Youwei did not quite understand this view on love, but since her good friend was so open-minded about it, she did not intend to say anything more, and the two returned to their seats to continue playing Ludo.

Happy times are always so fleeting; it seems as if time is secretly slipping away.

At four in the afternoon, the spring sunlight was soft and warm, spilling over the lush, green lawn.

It was time to start getting busy with dinner.

Just as the students were rolling up their sleeves, sharpening their knives for the pigs and sheep.

Directly in front of the canopy tent, at the entrance to the campsite logistics area, Luo Qiqi's shouts suddenly rang out.

"Everyone come over quickly, someone is bullying us."

As soon as these words were spoken, the boys in the class stood up in unison; this was outrageous, to be bullying a classmate in broad daylight—did they really think they were dead?

Shen Yan also strode forward with long, rapid steps.