Su Yan heard the voice and politely replied, "I haven’t been anywhere. I’m on my way home now."
Lin Ruoxi nodded drunkenly. Just as she was about to say something more, her besties beside her forcefully interrupted.
"Ah, Student Su Yan, I’m a fan of yours! Can I add you on Feixin?"
"Me too, me too, I want to add you as well!"
"Student Su Yan, I’m the class president from the class next door. Do you remember me?"
Lin Ruoxi’s group of besties included both single women and those who were already in relationships.
But at that moment, without exception, they were all like hungry wolves wanting to get close to Su Yan.
After all, he was the top scorer in evolutionary studies from Nanjiang Province. Latching onto him could launch their lives forward. Even if they were to break up later, it would still be worth it. Ideally, they would break up peacefully and maintain a good relationship. If there were any difficulties later, they could still ask him for help. Or, during this ambiguous summer vacation, they aimed to gain as many benefits as possible. Ultimately, he was the top scorer from Nanjiang Province. Whether it was the city or the province, he would receive plenty of awards after the exams. If they could get together with him, they could at least mooch off some of those benefits.
Seeing her damn besties trying to steal her man, Lin Ruoxi unleashed her ultimate move.
She staggered quickly towards Su Yan and then, pretending to lose her balance, fell towards him without a word.
As she fell, she let out an unbelievably fake cry.
Su Yan, seeing this, didn’t hesitate at all and sent a palm strike straight toward her upper body.
Following that—SMACK!
Su Yan’s palm struck Lin Ruoxi’s chest heavily. His strong palm force steadied her, but it also caused her considerable pain.
Lin Ruoxi sucked in a sharp breath, wincing from the pain.
She tenderly clutched her chest, feeling as if her already flat chest had nearly caved in from the blow.
Damn it! This jerk! I’m a girl, you know! Couldn’t he have been gentler?!
Lin Ruoxi grumbled internally, highly resentful of Su Yan’s palm strike.
Meanwhile, Su Yan, standing before her, smiled and asked, "Class President, are you alright?"
"N-No... I’m fine. Thank you so much, Su Yan. If it weren’t for you, I would have fallen just now," Lin Ruoxi said, forcing a cheerful smile.
Then, she looked at Su Yan and asked, "Su Yan, where do you live? I’m heading home now too. Maybe we’re going the same way."
Su Yan didn’t give it much thought and answered directly, "My place is just past the next intersection. Take a left after the Dang Lao place, and you’ll be there."
Hearing this, Lin Ruoxi’s pretty eyes suddenly lit up.
Her route home could indeed be the same, though it meant taking a longer, more roundabout way.
But! This was a perfect opportunity to advance their relationship! I can’t let this slip by!
With this in mind, Lin Ruoxi immediately said with feigned surprise, "What a coincidence! I go that way too."
"Oh, then let’s walk together."
This time, Su Yan wasn’t being a typical dense guy; walking her home wasn’t a big deal.
Along the way, they chatted sporadically. Lin Ruoxi mostly initiated the conversations, and Su Yan adeptly ended them.
During the walk, Lin Ruoxi, claiming it was dangerous for a girl to walk alone at night, insisted that Su Yan escort her home.
Su Yan was initially reluctant, but Lin Ruoxi was persistent.
In the end, having no other choice, he reluctantly agreed to accompany her.
When they reached her house, Lin Ruoxi fumbled with her purse and suddenly exclaimed in alarm, "Oh no, I forgot my keys!"
Su Yan asked, "Do you have your ID card?"
Misinterpreting his question about the ID card as a suggestion to get a hotel room, Lin Ruoxi immediately said, "Wouldn’t it be unsafe for a girl to stay in a hotel alone at night? Su Yan, why don’t you stay with me? I’m a little scared."
After saying this, Lin Ruoxi hesitantly took out her ID card.
Su Yan took the ID card.
Then, with a swift and decisive motion—CLICK!—he used the ID card to unlock Lin Ruoxi’s front door.
Su Yan said, "Class President, the door’s open. It’s very safe in your own home, so I won’t accompany you."