Chapter 18: This is What a Top-Ranked Big Sister Should Watch

The next day.

Because she had classes in the morning, Shen Ci got up early. Seeing that Gu Lianxing was sleeping soundly, she washed up on tiptoes and left the dorm quietly by herself.

At the school cafeteria, because it was still early, the cafeteria hall was empty, with only a few students who had gotten up early eating breakfast.

After Shen Ci bought a bowl of soy milk, an egg, and two steamed buns, she found a corner seat and sat down.

Taking out her phone, she happened to see a message sent by her younger sister.

"Sis, we start military training tomorrow. We won't be able to bring our phones, so I might be out of touch with you for a while!"

Shen Ci looked at the message and subconsciously revealed a motherly smile.

"Got it. Remember to apply sunscreen during military training, and stay safe."

"Sis, you got up so early too? Do you have class today?"

"Mm, I'm eating breakfast in the cafeteria now. You remember to eat breakfast too. Don't be reluctant to spend the money I transferred to you; when you spend it, Sis will give you more."

"Got it. But looking at this weather, it might rain. Did you bring an umbrella, Sis?"

Shen Ci saw the message and subconsciously glanced outside. Who would have thought that bean-sized raindrops would happen to start falling "pitter-patter" on the window at this very moment.

She indeed hadn't brought an umbrella.

The next second, a burst of footsteps accompanied by laughter suddenly came from the cafeteria entrance.

A group of boys wearing basketball jerseys crowded in. The rain had fallen so suddenly that it had soaked several boys who had been playing on the basketball court through and through.

Shen Ci recognized Qu Yang at a glance. The jersey soaked by the rain clung tightly to his body, and the traces of his full pectoral muscles and distinct abdominal muscles were all revealed without doubt.

He casually grabbed a few napkins to wipe his hair, his careless movements full of leaking masculine hormones.

Youthful, passionate.

Shen Ci watched for a while longer before withdrawing her gaze. As the top-ranked big sister, everything she had just seen was what she deserved.

"I told you to bring an umbrella, but you didn't. I said it would definitely rain."

"Even if you brought one, you didn't have time to open it, did you?"

"Exactly, this rain came so suddenly."

"I want to drink noodle paste. Who wants some? My treat."

"Qu Yang, what are you eating? I'll go help you buy it."

"I'll have small steamed buns and tofu pudding, and I want it savory."

The five or six boys were noisy. While talking, Shao Yu was the first to catch a glimpse of Shen Ci, and he hurriedly pulled Qu Yang over, saying excitedly: "Shen Ci is over there!"

Qu Yang looked over in that direction, only to see Shen Ci sitting quietly in a corner seat by the window, head lowered, focusing on peeling an egg.

"Do you think I should go over and thank her?" Shao Yu asked.

After all, Shen Ci had gifted him twenty carnivals, and he had made a net profit of three yuan, directly breaking his daily income record since he started livestreaming.

As a result, he was eager to try, but was pulled back by Qu Yang: "Forget it, don't disturb her."

"That's true." Shao Yu calmed down and nodded: "This matter is also a bit hard to talk about, huh? Maybe Shen Ci thinks she's quite mysterious. If I tell her I recognized her, maybe she won't watch my livestream anymore."

The words had just fallen when the back of his head was slapped hard by Qu Yang.

"Why did you hit me?" Shao Yu cried out in pain.

Qu Yang's expression darkened slightly as he said: "Stop thinking about messy things all day, hurry up and go buy food."

Once this rain started, even fewer people came to the cafeteria for breakfast. Shen Ci didn't leave after finishing her meal; she hadn't brought an umbrella and wanted to wait for the rain to stop.

As a result, after waiting for a while, she received a message from her counselor.

"Shen Ci, come to the office to find me in a while. I have something to ask you."

"Okay, I'll be there right away."

After replying to the message, Shen Ci glanced at the gloomy sky, then got up and went to the window where the steamed buns were sold, asking the auntie inside: "Auntie, do you have an umbrella? Can you lend me one? I'll come back at noon to return it to you."

"Sorry, little girl, we didn't bring umbrellas either."

Shen Ci pursed her thin lips and nodded, feeling a bit at a loss for what to do.

She walked to the cafeteria entrance and looked out, feeling that the rain wouldn't stop for a while.

And Qu Yang, who had seemingly been focusing on eating, had actually been keeping his peripheral vision on Shen Ci. Seeing this, he suddenly got up, grabbed the umbrella Shao Yu had placed on the table, and walked quickly toward Shen Ci at the entrance under the surprised gazes of his companions.

Shen Ci was just about to explain the situation to Li Dao and wait for the rain to stop before going over, when an umbrella was suddenly held out in front of her.

"If you're in a hurry, use this umbrella first."

Qu Yang said in a low voice. This was the first time he had taken the initiative to speak to Shen Ci. He tried his best to make his eyes look unswerving and controlled his voice to remain steady.

"Damn, that's my umbrella!" Shao Yu saw this scene, his eyes almost popping out of his head.

He hadn't let him go disturb Shen Ci just a moment ago, but he himself knew how to find an opportunity to show his face in front of Shen Ci!

Shen Ci tilted her head and looked over, and was a bit surprised when she found it was Qu Yang. After all, although they both knew of each other, they had never had any interaction.

But with just one glance, Shen Ci saw through Qu Yang's feigned composure.

His seemingly calm eyes were actually darting around inadvertently, and his subconsciously moving Adam's apple all revealed the panic he was currently trying hard to hide.

Shen Ci deliberately pretended not to see it and asked calmly: "What about you?"

"I don't have class this morning, I can wait for the rain to stop before leaving," Qu Yang said.

Shen Ci reached out to take it and thanked him politely: "Okay, then thank you. I'll come to the cafeteria at noon to return this umbrella to you."

Qu Yang also nodded, didn't say anything more, turned around, and left.

Shen Ci smiled, pushed the door open, opened the umbrella, and quickly disappeared into the rain curtain.

As soon as Qu Yang sat down, it caused a burst of teasing from the boys.

"You kid are quite good, using Shao Yu's umbrella to offer flowers to Buddha."

"Can't tell, Qu Yang, none of us noticed Shen Ci needed an umbrella, your mind is quite meticulous."

"I thought Qu Yang was the most serious among us, but it turns out he's the one hiding his depth."

Shao Yu was the most aggrieved, looking at Qu Yang and gritting his teeth: "Fake serious!"

Qu Yang looked at them with impatience: "Hurry up and eat, eating food can't even block your mouths."

As he spoke, he lowered his head to drink his tofu pudding, but a smile leaked from the corner of his mouth that was almost imperceptible.

At the administrative building teacher's office, the door was open. Shen Ci knocked symbolically and already saw Li Jianguo.

Li Jianguo raised his head from his workstation. Seeing that it was Shen Ci, he didn't let her in, but got up and walked out himself.

Taking Shen Ci to a deserted place on the side of the corridor, Li Jianguo first sighed, looking at Shen Ci with a complex gaze without speaking.

Shen Ci felt that the aura of Li Dao was not right, and her expression also became serious. She couldn't help but ask first: "Li Dao, what exactly is the matter? Looking at your expression, it doesn't seem like anything good!"

Li Jianguo sighed again and nodded: "It's definitely not a good thing. Someone reported to the Academic Affairs Office that you are wearing and using high-priced luxury goods while receiving school financial aid." ===== CHAPTER 19 =====