Chapter 852: Spending a Pleasant Evening with Miss Xu

Jiang Feiya opened the PPT and began explaining on her own.

The overall logic flowed smoothly, the analysis was quite interesting, and crucially, she didn't avoid any sensitive passages in the book.

Mainly because when Xu Youyu wrote this book, the films the protagonist participated in during the early stages were all famous literary films from the early century.

Literary films… those who know, know.

They basically revolve around melodramatic romantic relationships and ethical conflicts.

But because of the director's varying levels of skill, great directors can wrap these melodramatic plots in an attractive shell, making audiences immersed and unable to discern the melodramatic core.

Yet if you had to summarize the film's content in one sentence, it would often sound unpleasant.

Jiang Feiya didn't mind saying these things—after all, she didn't write the book.

During her presentation, she deliberately controlled her gaze, avoiding looking too often in Xu Youyu's direction.

Only occasionally, when turning slightly, would she sneak a glance out of the corner of her eye.

Seeing Xu Youyu burying her face in shame, Jiang Feiya's lips curled slightly, her mood cheerful.

Shi Huayuan rarely imposed strict time limits on student presentations; most finished within a few minutes.

Occasionally, someone might take around ten minutes.

But Jiang Feiya went on and on—she didn't finish until fifteen minutes had passed, then walked off the stage satisfied.

Sitting in her seat, Li Luo, who had been stifling laughter, patted Xu Youyu's shoulder and leaned close to her ear, whispering: "It's over."

"Don't say anything…" Xu Youyu banged her head on the desk, her voice muffled, "I'm already done for…"

"I don't think Jiang Feiya even knows you wrote this book," Li Luo whispered. "Just don't reveal it, and you'll be fine."

"I think she probably knows," Xu Youyu lifted her head with a resentful look, glancing at Jiang Feiya, then back at Li Luo, whispering, "Otherwise, how could it be such a coincidence that she picked exactly my book?"

"Think about it—Xiao Ya is a girl. Why would she read a male-oriented novel?"

"She doesn't even look like the type who'd enjoy male-oriented online novels."

Hearing this, Li Luo found her reasoning somewhat plausible.

But he still comforted her: "Then why didn't she just say outright during her presentation that you wrote it?"

"Pointing you out would've been even more thrilling—like last time when you and Uncle Xu interacted in class."

"Having the author present makes the discussion much more interesting."

Hearing this, Xu Youyu's face darkened; she elbowed him hard: "Are you trying to kill me? Don't you think I'm dead enough already?"

"What if you're overthinking it?" Li Luo chuckled softly. "Why not ask your roommate and see if she really knows?"

"How am I supposed to ask?"

"Don't confess yet—just test the waters."

"... I'll try."

Following Li Luo's advice, Xu Youyu quietly pulled out her phone and sent Jiang Feiya a message.

【Xu Youyu】: Xiao Ya, Xiao Ya.

【Jiang Feiya】: What's up?

【Xu Youyu】: Your presentation today was pretty interesting, but you read male-oriented novels? Why not pick a female-oriented one?

【Jiang Feiya】: Oh, that?

【Jiang Feiya】: I don't usually read online novels. The teacher required everyone to give a presentation, so I first checked out Li Luo's books.

【Jiang Feiya】: But all his books had already been presented, and I noticed he often recommended this one, *Literary Era*, so I gave it a try—it was actually quite good.

【Xu Youyu】: So that's how it was.

【Jiang Feiya】: Why are you asking suddenly? Does Li Luo know the author? I remember last time he presented, he talked about another book by this author.

【Xu Youyu】: Uh… yeah, yeah… he's pretty close to the author.

【Jiang Feiya】: I see.

After chatting with Jiang Feiya, Xu Youyu let out a long breath, her heart, which had been pounding wildly, gradually calming down.

Li Luo glanced over and chuckled teasingly: "See? I told you you were overthinking it."

"Good, good," Xu Youyu laughed foolishly too. "I almost died."

But after speaking with Xu Youyu, Jiang Feiya glanced at Xu Youyu's relieved, post-survival expression and couldn't help but smile, barely holding back her laughter.

The class passed quickly.

At the end of class, Shi Huayuan announced from the podium: "Next week is the final class of the semester. Remember to print and submit your final papers."

"This affects your final grade and course credit—don't miss the deadline."

"One last reminder: the paper is an individual assignment—no group work allowed. Remember that."

"Class dismissed."

After leaving the classroom, Li Luo took Xu Youyu to the Times Tianjie office building to meet Ying Chanxi for lunch.

Ying Chanxi had class in the afternoon; Li Luo had to accompany Yan Zhusheng to the club to rehearse for the New Year's Eve performance.

Xu Youyu didn't want to return to the dorm and face Jiang Feiya, nor did she want to follow Li Luo to the club and see Shao Youpeng, so she went home to cuddle her cat.

Li Luo and Ying Chanxi returned to campus; after dropping Ying Chanxi off at Zhu Institute, Li Luo headed to the club.

Yan Zhusheng was already waiting there and immediately launched herself into his arms for a hug.

When Xie Shuchen, Niu Qingling, and others entered afterward, they were used to it by now—even their complaints had run dry.

For Niu Qingling and the others, Qianjiang University's New Year's Eve performance was a very grand stage, so they practiced seriously.

Li Luo and Yan Zhusheng were naturally focused too, but clearly less tense than the other three.

After all, they'd seen big stages—this small New Year's Eve show was easy to handle.

Honestly, Yan Zhusheng's live-stream audience size during regular streams might be about the same as the New Year's Eve audience.

The afternoon rehearsal passed quickly.

Li Luo had evening class today; after having dinner with the band members, he watched Yan Zhusheng drive back to the opposite campus, then headed toward the classroom.

Xu Youyu, who had originally gone home for lunch, returned to school for a class at three-thirty in the afternoon, so after finishing petting his cat at home, he rushed back to campus.

After secretly observing Jiang Feiya during class and confirming she showed no signs of abnormality, Xu Youyu finally relaxed.

After having dinner with his roommates, he returned to the dormitory.

Just as Xu Youyu finished showering, climbed into bed, and pulled out his laptop to write while lying down, Jiang Feiya below said:

"You should use your computer on the desk from now on—it's bad for your neck and lower back."

"N-No, it's fine," Xu Youyu replied, startled, then immediately declined, "I just like using my computer in bed."