[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-green-tea-she-s-clearly-a-hidden-gem":3,"chapter-green-tea-she-s-clearly-a-hidden-gem-green-tea-she-s-clearly-a-hidden-gem-chapter-7":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Green Tea? She’s Clearly a Hidden Gem!",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},369040,630,"Chapter 7: Ordinary Men and Women, Obsessed with Mediocrity","green-tea-she-s-clearly-a-hidden-gem-chapter-7",7,"\u003Cp>With Jiang Linyuan's final match-winning shot, the surrounding crowd erupted in discussion and exclamations:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn, this guy's physical fitness is top-notch...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haha, looks like he won on the court but lost in the romance department...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Junior Jiang! You look so cool playing ball!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Liu Tingting, who had been waiting on the sidelines for a while, jogged over and handed him a bottle of water she was holding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her tone was filled with undisguised joy and admiration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You have to go easy on me when playing with your senior in the future, okay?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her curvy body pressed in close, clearly trying to show off an unusual relationship with Jiang Linyuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such a petty trick, and you dare show it off?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In reality, what green tea? They're all considerate and understanding good little sisters!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you for the water, Senior.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Linyuan took the water with a smile, their eyes met, and their fingers seemed to accidentally brush against each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Tingting immediately shyly pulled her hand back, turned her face away, but kept stealing glances at Jiang Linyuan from time to time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What a vivid portrayal of an innocent young maiden.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But unfortunately, in front of Jiang Linyuan, this was like shooting arrows in front of Xiahou Dun—utterly unimpressive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What a shame today, I couldn't play ball alone with Senior.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Linyuan pretended to sigh with a regretful expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Acting? Who can't do that!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh my, didn't Junior Jiang have fun playing with Junior Su?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sometimes playing ball is about winning or losing, but sometimes it's about spending more time with someone...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Linyuan stared at Liu Tingting and said meaningfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Junior, you really know how to say interesting things.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Tingting covered her mouth and laughed:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's fine, we'll have plenty of time to play ball in the future.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as the two were competing in their acting skills, Xiao Yun, who was helping Su Muzhi walk over, muttered quietly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Adulterous couple.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tsk, Little Potato's aggressiveness still needs improvement, or perhaps her education level is just too high.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Linyuan noticed Su Muzhi walking towards him and said politely:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Junior's ball skills are impressive.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Muzhi wiped the sweat from her forehead, brushed back her hair, looked Jiang Linyuan up and down—his face wasn't red, his heart wasn't racing—and asked:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Were you going easy on me earlier?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Jiang Linyuan guessed that his last shot had probably caused some misunderstanding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I'm over here exhausted half to death, but you look full of energy—it's hard not to speculate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But, young lady, who told you I have cheats?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Linyuan looked at Su Muzhi and said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You can think of it that way if you want.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Muzhi narrowed her eyes, flashed a brilliant smile, and waved her phone:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A bet's a bet. I'll help you invite Shen Wanyu out. We'll contact each other on WeChat then.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now she's not even calling him 'senior' anymore, and she says 'a bet's a bet.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Women, they really are creatures who say one thing but mean another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As she spoke, she glanced at Liu Tingting, who was standing beside Jiang Linyuan with a thoughtful expression, the corner of her lips curling up again into a smile, dragging out her tone:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And, Mr. Jiang's little request remains valid long-term, you can come collect anytime.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After saying that, she didn't wait for Jiang Linyuan's response and left the court with Xiao Yun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before leaving, Xiao Yun even made a face at the two of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Junior Jiang, you...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Liu Tingting looked hesitant and asked in a quiet, probing tone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing her like this, Jiang Linyuan gave a disdainful smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We're all thousand-year-old foxes, why play the ghost story game?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shen Wanyu is the Head of the External Liaison Department. I have some private matters I want to discuss with her, but never had the chance...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Linyuan said without changing his expression, after all, dating is also a private matter:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Also, if it weren't for Classmate Su saying she could make the connection, I wouldn't want to get involved with her.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Liu Tingting let out a relieved sigh:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah, I was just concerned about you, junior. I feel that Junior Su is quite unique, and I was afraid she might bully you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hahaha, then Senior will have to help keep an eye on her for me in the future. I'm really not good at dealing with girls.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Junior really trusts his senior...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Senior cares about me, of course I trust Senior.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Such a sweet talker.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fish has taken the bait.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Tingting looked at Jiang Linyuan's innocent smiling face, secretly delighted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fish has taken the bait.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Linyuan glanced at Liu Tingting, utterly dismissive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because Jiang Linyuan used Su Muzhi as bait, during his first meeting with Liu Tingting, he quickly left a deep impression in her heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two soon became regular badminton partners, sharing some interesting stories and complaints every day, which lasted for about a week.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During the weekend, Liu Tingting's words subtly hinted at hoping to go on a date with Jiang Linyuan alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Jiang Linyuan remained unmoved. To get the system's reward, he had to make the other party develop feelings for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Agreeing too easily with Liu Tingting would only make her see him as a backup plan or a simp, which wouldn't help with the follow-up work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Senior, I'm sorry, I have a school-organized activity this weekend, I don't have much time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So junior cares so much about going out to play with me, his senior.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's fine, junior. Don't tire yourself out, or I'll worry.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the voice message Liu Tingting sent on WeChat, Jiang Linyuan twitched the corner of his mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among the many green teas he had pursued, this Liu Tingting was quite a character.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This pot of tea has at least twenty years of experience!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Right at that moment, he suddenly received another WeChat message.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not from Liu Tingting, but from Shen Wanyu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What's going on between you and Su Muzhi?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huh?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Linyuan raised an eyebrow. Although he had guessed that his Head of the External Liaison Department and Su Muzhi had an unusual relationship.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But given Shen Wanyu's personality, asking directly like this probably meant the two had some story.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Jiang Linyuan thought again, if you put these two people together, there probably wouldn't be a story, but an accident.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Head of the Department, don't worry, my heart will always be with you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He thought and casually sent a message.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stay away from Su Muzhi. She's not a good person.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Baby, your possessiveness is a bit strong. We're just good friends, not a couple. You've crossed a line.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Shen Wanyu's message, Jiang Linyuan was even more amused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The relationship between these two was indeed not ordinary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Head of the Department, I'll listen to you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmph.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time Shen Wanyu's reply was extremely cold, not saying much, just adding another line.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Meet at the cafe near the school on Saturday. Sent you the address. 8 AM. Don't be late.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Holy crap!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Linyuan stared at the words on the screen, stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although the tone of the message was like a boss checking attendance at work, the information it contained was out of the ordinary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Has the blockhead I've been pursuing for almost a year finally woken up?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was also at this time that Su Muzhi sent a message.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Jiang, your matter is settled.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And, my little offer remains valid~, don't forget to collect.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Muzhi, my superhero!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Junior Su, if this works out, I'll treat you to milk tea.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Really now, doesn't Mr. Jiang know? The difficulty of juggling three boats is much greater than juggling two.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So cringe!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I just wanted to treat you to milk tea to express my gratitude, where did your mind wander off to!\u003C\u002Fp>",1313,"2026-05-30T05:23:37.247Z","2026-06-01T04:30:25.150Z",1,"novelbin.me","214cadb814d304ef3e62d68ddd47de3b7569cc0db92f1d66c42b6d1b565f6fad","green-tea-she-s-clearly-a-hidden-gem-chapter-55","green-tea-she-s-clearly-a-hidden-gem-chapter-54",155,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fgreen-tea-she-s-clearly-a-hidden-gem-cover.jpg"]