Chapter 36: Movie Tickets

Having finally pacified the group of bachelors in 312, Yang Tianxing picked up the "Financial Aid Eligibility Form for Impoverished Students" and walked over to Liu Jiaoyue, sitting down without a word.

Liu Jiaoyue was reviewing her lessons; she thought it was her roommate, but when she looked up, she saw it was actually Yang Tianxing.

Yang Tianxing didn't have much of a sitting posture; he leaned sideways against the desk, propping his chin with his hand, and stared straight at Liu Jiaoyue: "I haven't been to class for a few days, did you miss me?"

Liu Jiaoyue never imagined Yang Tianxing would be so bold as to say such a thing in front of their classmates, so she blushed and whispered, "Can you be more serious?"

"How am I not being serious? These are the most serious words."

Yang Tianxing reached out and took Liu Jiaoyue's textbook, seeing it was densely packed with key points and notes, and clicked his tongue, saying: "If I need tutoring before the exam, you have to help me."

Liu Jiaoyue turned her face away and said nothing.

"Did you hear me?"

Yang Tianxing repeated it again.

"I, I know."

Worried about attracting the attention of others, Liu Jiaoyue hurriedly nodded in agreement.

He Yulin, who was resting in the corridor, saw this scene and thought Yang Tianxing was bullying Liu Jiaoyue again, so she hurried in to uphold justice, but she didn't expect Yang Tianxing to be quite happy: "Here, I got the 'Financial Aid Eligibility Form for Impoverished Students'. It's good that little He is here; you guide Liu Jiaoyue on how to fill it out."

He Yulin took it, looked it over, and then excitedly said to Liu Jiaoyue: "This scou... the class monitor really helped you secure the eligibility for the financial aid for impoverished students."

Liu Jiaoyue was also very grateful, but her personality was introverted and low-key; plus, with Yang Tianxing's body getting closer and closer to her, Liu Jiaoyue could only shrink into the corner of the wall, looking at He Yulin for help while saying in a voice like a mosquito: "Thank you."

"You're welcome, let's sleep together when we have time," Yang Tianxing said nonchalantly.

Seeing that if she didn't speak up, Liu Jiaoyue would be bullied right under the desk, He Yulin patted the tabletop and said: "Class monitor, that's enough. When will this money arrive in the account?"

Yang Tianxing glanced dissatisfiedly at the righteous He the Hero, sat up straight, and said: "It's hard to say for now, but it shouldn't take too long. I still need to go communicate about it."

Although Sun Nan had already said it could arrive next week, there were many variables in matters of fund allocation, so Yang Tianxing would not make any absolute promises.

Besides, he had his own agenda, intending to use this matter to make Liu Jiaoyue owe him another favor.

"Regarding the mixer for the boys and girls in the class, let's just settle for watching a movie at the University Activity Center," Yang Tianxing said.

"Watching a movie?"

He Yulin probably hadn't thought in this direction before.

Yang Tianxing nodded: "The University Activity Center organizes movie screenings every Friday. I'll use the class fund to buy 50 movie tickets, pick seats that are adjacent in pairs, and then arrange for the boys and girls to draw lots. Whoever draws adjacent seats will go watch the movie together."

"This method is both novel and can break up dormitory cliques. Plus, until the movie starts, no one knows which classmate of the opposite sex is sitting next to them. Isn't that very engaging and full of anticipation?"

He Yulin nodded in sudden realization; this sounded very reasonable, and it wasn't too troublesome to execute.

"If you have no other objections, then it's settled. I'm going back to my seat for class."

However, before leaving, Yang Tianxing said to Liu Jiaoyue: "This is a collective class activity, no one is allowed to ask for leave, otherwise... heh heh."

He Yulin looked at Liu Jiaoyue with sympathy; the meaning of this scoundrel class monitor was obvious: Liu Jiaoyue had to participate in this activity, and she would definitely end up sitting next to Yang Tianxing.

"Just go if you have to. It's just watching a movie. For the sake of the financial aid, Jiaoyue, just endure it for now."

He Yulin thought for a moment and still advised Liu Jiaoyue to yield temporarily: "Although Yang Tianxing didn't say it, I know he spent three days wiping cabinets at the Youth League Committee just to exchange for that 'Financial Aid Eligibility Form for Impoverished Students' in your hand."

"You also know how arrogant a person like him is. That he was willing to put aside his pride to do such a thing at least shows he still has a conscience toward you."

"Also, if he dares to touch you while watching the movie, just shout 'molestation'!"

Facing the chattering He Yulin, Liu Jiaoyue blushed and agreed. She had never been to a movie theater in her life, and she never expected that her first time watching a movie would be with a boy who often bullied her.

Liu Jiaoyue looked up at Yang Tianxing; he was enjoying the movie service provided by He Min with a look of comfort on his face. She lowered her head and let out a faint sigh.

After class, Yang Tianxing went to arrange the ticket purchase; this was where his student union status came in handy.

Once the club organizing the movie screenings heard that the buyer was the Vice Minister of the Liaison Department of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences and that he was purchasing 50 tickets at once, they readily agreed to Yang Tianxing's additional requests.

On Friday morning, Yang Tianxing used the break between classes to walk up to the podium and say: "Classmates, in order to enrich everyone's extracurricular activities, promote friendship among classmates, and increase class cohesion, our class is organizing a movie party tonight."

Then Yang Tianxing explained the seating arrangement rules for this movie gathering clearly. Most people in the class didn't expect such an interesting activity; it was much more fun than eating or singing, especially since they had to decide who they were sitting next to by drawing lots.

Just thinking about it was exciting!

Yang Tianxing hosted the drawing activity. The boys and girls went up to the stage one by one. The smiles on the faces of the boys who got their tickets couldn't be hidden; they wished it would get dark immediately. The girls were a bit more reserved, but they were also giggling with their roommates.

However, no one noticed that the always low-key Liu Jiaoyue did not go up to draw a lot, because Yang Tianxing had given her the ticket before class: "You are 706, I am 707, so there's no need to draw."

Liu Jiaoyue quietly opened her palm, inside which was a movie ticket slightly damp from being gripped.

After the drawing was finished, the atmosphere in Public Administration Class 2 was different. Even the teacher felt it was strange; spring was still months away, so why were these college students unable to hold themselves back?

After class, Yang Tianxing was preparing to go to the cafeteria to eat when the class's recognized top beauty, Deng Yidi, walked over and asked: "Class monitor, what row and seat are you?"

Yang Tianxing didn't want to answer: "It's no fun if you look. It's like an ancient marriage; you only know who is on the other side after you turn off the lights and take off your clothes. That's much more interesting."

"You're annoying."

Deng Yidi shyly punched Yang Tianxing. In terms of looks alone, she couldn't compare to Liu Jiaoyue or Tan Zhizhi, but Deng Yidi knew how to dress up. Her eyeliner, lipstick, and foundation were all just right, capable of covering up the flaws in her features. Plus, having definitely dated boyfriends before, she could probably figure out what boys liked, so she had her own charm.

Yang Tianxing endured Deng Yidi's soft punches. He was also a flirt; although he didn't have much interest in Deng Yidi, he teased her as he should, and he even accidentally let Deng Yidi snatch his movie ticket.

Deng Yidi glanced at Yang Tianxing's seat number, felt slightly disappointed, but didn't say anything and left with a smile.

He Min, who had been "monitoring" from the side, walked over and warned viciously: "Don't flirt with my girlfriend in the future!"

This kid was also using a back door; Yang Tianxing had arranged for him and Deng Yidi to be together, and He Min was already considering where their children would go to school.

Yang Tianxing had seen the subtle expression on Deng Yidi's face; he silently shook his head. This kid might not get his wish.