Chapter 1575: The Fake Young Master Is About to Be Pampered by the Real Young Master 05

Since that day when he bumped into Jin Chen and Zhu Suisheng together in class, Zhou An has felt a vague tension these days, after all the book described Jin Chen and Zhu Chengde as somewhat similar.

If Zhou An isn't taken back by the Zhu Family for a day, he'll be on edge all day.

But after repeatedly managing to get the Jade Pendant and the hair for genetic testing, Zhou An's courage grew considerably, thinking perhaps now would be a good time to let Jin Chen disappear for a while, until everything settles.

Training Building.

Jin Chen, carrying his violin case, met Yu Xing on the sixth floor; the afternoon's schedule was originally to prepare pieces for the final exam, and the other three team members were waiting outside.

"Chen-bro! Over here!" Yu Xing approached with a bun-like face, his left shoulder slung with the violin case and right shoulder bearing a small bear thermos, "Should we still apply to change training rooms?"

The three team members nodded in unison; Jin Chen still carried the chill from his journey on Cold Wind Road, glanced at the tightly closed training room door, and asked softly, "What's up?"

The male team member in formal attire who had just returned from the performance room sighed deeply: "We had booked the afternoon from 1:30 to 5, but as soon as we arrived we found it occupied."

The short-haired girl said somewhat dejectedly: "The Student Council has priority; even if we applied early, it's useless."

"What is the Student Council using the instrumental training room for?" Jin Chen looked through the window, but frost had condensed on the glass, obscuring it so he could only see a vague presence inside.

"I know." Team member three raised a hand, adjusted his glasses, and said: "It seems they selected a newcomer from the Cultural and Entertainment Department of our major, gave him private training, and are preparing him for the New Year's Eve gala performance."

Yu Xing muttered softly: "It's actually Zhou An, though I don't know why the legendary flower of the high peak senior Jiang Wen... likes him so much."

That actually reminded Jin Chen.

After all, in the original plot Zhou An pursued Jiang Wen first, and only later in the story did a clear mutual attraction develop; now it's completely reversed.

Jin Chen lifted his left hand to check the time, then said, "Let's change classrooms, let's go."

Just then, the tightly closed training room door suddenly opened; Zhou An seemed startled and stepped back half a step, "Jin Chen? What are you doing here?"

The others in the training room looked out, and the Cultural and Entertainment Department head, whose face was somewhat grim, suddenly brightened and asked, "Are you the duo that performed the violin duet that day?"

She hurried out, still holding the program list in her arms.

"Hello." Su Siyi smiled gently, extending the invitation poster in her hand: "The Student Council's Cultural and Entertainment Department is recruiting; we're short one spot—would you consider joining?"

Zhou An froze, instinctively looking at Jiang Wen still seated in the classroom: "Senior, you said the last spot was for me, didn't you?"

Otherwise, why would they have temporarily summoned him for training today?

Jiang Wen set down his water cup, frowned at Su Siyi, and asked, "What are you doing?"

"I'm selecting truly capable people for the Cultural and Entertainment Department." Su Siyi flicked her long hair, annoyed: "You said you picked a good seedling; I even took special leave from the orchestra to come back today, and this is what we get?"

"Come on, the Cultural and Entertainment Department needs a violinist, not a noodle master."

Right after his performance ended, Zhou An's face sank instantly: "Senior sister, are your words a bit too harsh?"

Jiang Wen stepped forward, his tone slightly cold: "This spot is for Zhou An; I'm just letting you know."

Whenever Zhou An sees Jin Chen now, he instinctively becomes restless; before Su Siyi could answer, he almost blurted out: "Jin Chen, why are you competing with me for this opportunity? Aren't we roommates?"

"Hold on." Jin Chen timely interrupted his accusation, aloofly saying: "When did I ever say I wanted to join?"

Yu Xing glared at Zhou An: "Exactly, why does it seem like we're trying to steal your stuff?"

Jiang Wen's expression suddenly turned even uglier for some reason; his gaze toward Jin Chen grew somewhat stern: "If you have nothing else, you may leave."

Jin Chen only felt that this bunch of people were utterly bewildering.

"Next time, if the Student Council occupies a training room that's been applied for, please give advance notice."

Jin Chen ignored their veiled hostility, had no intention of getting dragged in, turned and walked away with his violin case, and the other team members hurriedly followed.

Zhou An finally relaxed, but saw Su Siyi roll her eyes: "If that's the case, I won't bother with this person anymore; I'll leave it all to you, President Jiang."

She made no effort to hide her contempt for Zhou An, put down the list and left the training room; Jiang Wen looked puzzled at the flustered Zhou An, then added his name to the list.

〖Why is this capture target so… strange. 〗

〖The protagonist's halo check shows no problem; please continue the capture, Host. 〗

Jiang Wen held his breath slightly, closed the list, lifted his head to look at Zhou An, the corner of his lips bearing a perfectly soothing smile: "Don't mind it; from now on, just contact me if you have anything."

Zhou An still had things on his mind; after agreeing, he hurriedly caught up to Jin Chen at the stairwell, and a plan formed in his mind.

Since there's no way to get Jin Chen to take a short leave home, he could only create an opportunity.

"Jin Chen!"

Zhou An called out to them, hurriedly followed, and slightly blocked Jin Chen's path upward at the wall corner and stair turn; behind Jin Chen was the staircase leading down.

"I just spoke without thinking earlier, I'm really sorry… you know how important it is for us, scholarship students without family background, to join the Student Council."

Jin Chen felt this person was skilled at the art of pushing one's luck.

But soon, Jin Chen realized Zhou An's intention.

He went along, retreating half a step, putting himself only half a step away from tumbling down the stairs defenselessly, while Yu Xing and the other team members blocked by Zhou An didn't notice.

Zhou An indeed showed a flicker of excitement in his brows, then stepped closer: "Your attitude toward me is terrible, Jin Chen—aren't we friends?"

This is an attempt to nip it in the bud.

Jin Chen, through the corner of his eye, saw the situation downstairs; after Zhou An approached and he retreated a bit more, a dissatisfied voice from Zhu Suisheng sounded downstairs: "What are you doing? Don't block the way!"

Zhu Suisheng hurried up the stairs, having almost witnessed the whole process, silently sighing that this masked classmate was really lacking in caution.

Looking so aloof, he actually had the potential to play the pitiful one.

Jin Chen heard the sound, turned to look, and stepped back into empty air.