Chapter 34

Qin Xiaoyu heard Lin Su’s words and wasn’t particularly surprised, unlike his previous visit to Xijuxue Academy.

Last time, few people had heard of his game.

But now, as one of the most popular games in Xia State, Qin Xiaoyu felt that wasn’t even boasting.

Naturally, more people wanted to voice the game’s characters.

However.

For the characters of Liyue, Qin Xiaoyu placed great importance, so he was far more cautious in selecting voice actors.

Besides Tao Xiaodian, whom he had already confirmed, under Lin Su’s introduction, he interviewed nearly one hundred and fifty applicants in just the morning, finally settling on all the voice actors for Liyue’s characters.

Originally, after finishing his tasks, Qin Xiaoyu planned to treat Lin Su to a simple lunch.

Though Lin Su truly wanted to accept, the Student Union had a meeting at noon, and as vice-president of the club, she had to attend.

After hesitating for a moment, she gently suggested to Qin Xiaoyu:

“I’m afraid I can’t today—the Student Union has something, and I need to go right away. How about another day? When I get my voice acting pay, I’ll treat you, hehe!”

“That wouldn’t be right!”

Lin Su had already helped him far too much; letting her treat him to a meal would make Qin Xiaoyu feel guilty, “Go ahead and take care of your business—there’ll be plenty of chances later. As for the pay, I’ll arrange for someone to transfer it to you right away. Send me your card number and those of the other students…”

“Thanks, Boss Qin! Tao Xiaodian and I will be off then!”

Lin Su lightly brushed aside the strands of black hair hanging over her forehead, while her other hand linked with Tao Xiaodian’s arm, smiling and nodding.

“Don’t forget what you promised me!”

After walking a few steps, Tao Xiaodian suddenly stopped, turned back with a mischievous grin, and reminded Qin Xiaoyu.

“Alright, I’ll send it to you as soon as I get back and finish up!”

Qin Xiaoyu shook his head, wondering why he found this kind of girl slightly adorable.

What a terrifying thought…

After parting with them, Qin Xiaoyu had accomplished his purpose for coming to Xijuxue Academy. Considering he still needed to ask Yun Shuqian for help, he left the academy directly.

Yuncheng University was just ahead—not far. Cross the road, turn a corner, and you’d reach the school gate.

Since it was so close, Qin Xiaoyu decided not to bother driving.

After all.

Finding a parking spot on campus was always difficult.

About seven or eight minutes later, Qin Xiaoyu arrived at the gate of Yuncheng University. After pausing for a few seconds, he pulled out his phone.

He scrolled through his contacts, found Yun Shuqian’s number, and dialed it directly.

Honestly,

Qin Xiaoyu hadn’t expected Yun Shuqian to answer—after all, the original owner hadn’t contacted her since graduation.

Yet.

To his surprise, the phone rang only once before being answered.

The other side didn’t speak immediately, falling silent for a few seconds. Then, a soft, melodious female voice came through: “Qin Xiaoyu? Why are you calling me out of the blue?”

The voice was pleasant, carrying three parts delight and seven parts confusion.

As Yun Shuqian spoke, her previously hazy impression in Qin Xiaoyu’s mind gradually sharpened:

“It’s me, Director Yun! It’s been a long time. I’m right outside your school gate—if you’re free, I’d like to invite you for a simple meal and catch up in person?”

Hiring staff wasn’t complicated, but it couldn’t be explained clearly in a few sentences over the phone.

Besides, when asking for a favor, you needed at least basic courtesy—unless you were extremely familiar, otherwise it would seem too casual.

So Qin Xiaoyu hesitated briefly, then proposed meeting her in person. It was lunchtime anyway, and he’d been busy all morning—he was genuinely hungry.

“Huh? I already ate with my colleagues.”

Yun Shuqian’s tone was surprised. After a pause, she added: “Wait a moment—I’ll come find you right now!”

At first, Qin Xiaoyu thought she didn’t want to see him, but hearing her next words, he breathed a sigh of relief: “Alright, I’ll wait for you at the gate.”

Yuncheng University’s management was far stricter than Xijuxue Academy’s next door—entry and exit required a campus card.

Without one, even if you were Su Qin or Zhang Yi reincarnated, the gate guard would never let you step inside with both feet.

Qin Xiaoyu knew this well, so after hanging up, he waited quietly at the gate for Yun Shuqian to arrive.

Fortunately, the wait wasn’t long.

Soon.

Qin Xiaoyu’s eyes brightened as a radiant girl walked toward him.

Hmm…

To be precise, Qin Xiaoyu felt the word “girl” might not suit Yun Shuqian, though her appearance seemed no different from many university students.

But Yun Shuqian gave him a distinctly different impression from Lin Su and Tao Xiaodian—she lacked the youthful innocence they possessed, whether deliberately suppressed or naturally faded with age.

Yet from her, Qin Xiaoyu sensed a charm absent in ordinary girls.

Yun Shuqian wore a warm-toned Chanel-style jacket on top and simple fitted jeans below.

This outfit made her slender waist appear even more delicate, barely a handful wide.

Her long, glossy hair was tied high at the back, her captivating peach-blossom eyes curved into crescents, and her fair face faintly held a subtle smile.

From afar, she was sweet without being cloying, alluring without being vulgar.

Compared to Liu Ruyun he’d seen just days ago, Qin Xiaoyu wanted to scream: “Original owner, were you blind? No wonder you got into a car crash…”

“Long time no see!”

As Qin Xiaoyu silently criticized the original owner’s taste, Yun Shuqian reached him. “I never expected you to reach out—something you need me to help with?”

“Uh… yeah, it really has been a long time!”

Having her see through his motive instantly, Qin Xiaoyu felt slightly embarrassed. After a pause, he continued: “There’s a coffee shop over there—let me treat you to a cup?”

The school gate was crowded—terrible place to talk.

“I don’t like coffee. The milk tea shop next door is fine. Let’s go there.”

Though she hadn’t contacted Qin Xiaoyu in a year, she’d recently asked Cai Qiu about his situation and knew he’d been struggling.

So.

Yun Shuqian had no intention of letting Qin Xiaoyu spend money—between the coffee shop and the milk tea shop, she chose the latter…