Chapter 167: Chapter 168: Scheming in the Dark
Shen Jianguo’s eyes were beautiful, deep, and bright. When he silently watched someone without speaking, it gave the illusion of a tender affection.
That’s why he was so popular with girls.
“I know her, I know her!” Zhou Xuelian couldn’t resist his gaze and quickly nodded.
“I was just about to visit her, why don’t we go together?” Shen Jianguo cleverly avoided the embarrassment of going to see someone directly.
“Oh!” Zhou Xuelian clenched her teeth in hatred but couldn’t bear to show it in front of the man she secretly admired. She could only pretend to be kind and helpful, saying, “Sheng Ning fell this afternoon and probably is in the dorm now. I can take you there.”
Hearing that Sheng Ning was injured, Shen Jianguo urgently asked, “Is it serious?”
“I don’t know, the captain personally carried her to the infirmary.”
Shen Jianguo’s fist clenched tightly as he finally understood where Xu Qigang’s hostility came from.
Could she have stopped liking him in just a month’s time? She had been so eager in her pursuit of him before, even daring to say such bold things to him!
Thinking of the bold words Sheng Ning had confessed with, Shen Jianguo’s ears turned red.
The two walked to the dormitory, and walking together with Shen Jianguo made Zhou Xuelian feel ecstatic, as if she wanted to look down on everyone with her chin.
“I’ll wait for her outside.” This was Shen Jianguo’s first time at the girls’ dormitory, and he stood very properly at the door, not going in.
“Okay!” Zhou Xuelian was very unhappy inside but did not show it. She forced a smile and went in. Once inside, she immediately pulled Qin Cuifen aside to whisper in a corner.
“What’s all this sneaking about?” Qin Cuifen said, annoyed.
“Shen Jianguo is here. He asked me to call for Sheng Ning.” She obviously didn’t want to do anyone a favor, so she came looking for Qin Cuifen to think of a plan.
“Really? Shen Jianguo is here?” Qin Cuifen’s eyes lit up, wishing she could rush out immediately.
“Yes, no mistake, he’s just outside. Should I call for her or not? Calling for her would drive me mad.”
“Of course, don’t call.” Qin Cuifen’s voice was so loud that it drew everyone in the dormitory to turn their heads and look at her, including Sheng Ning, who was editing a script.
She lay on the desk, unconsciously twirling her hair, glanced over, and then returned to her work indifferently.
Qin Cuifen’s gaze, filled with resentment, rested on Sheng Ning. The two of them had officially fallen out. There was no need for pretenses now.
“But Shen Jianguo is still waiting outside! What if he asks someone else to call her?”
“It’s okay. Leave this matter to me.”
“Why should I leave it to you? To make you look like the good person?” Zhou Xuelian was no fool.
“What would you say if you went? I imagine whatever you say would make him unhappy.”
Qin Cuifen scared Zhou Xuelian enough that she dared not go. After promising to speak well of her, Zhou Xuelian finally got the opportunity.
After changing her clothes and fixing her shiny black braids, Qin Cuifen confidently walked out of the room. She spotted Shen Jianguo standing near the entrance, not too far away on a small plaza.
Qin Cuifen’s heartbeat skipped a few beats, and her legs felt weak. She recalled what she intended to say in her mind, ensuring it would make Shen Jianguo dislike Sheng Ning from then on, before approaching with a smile.
“Sheng Ning…” Shen Jianguo, hearing footsteps, turned around eagerly but his eyes couldn’t hide the disappointment when he saw it was Qin Cuifen.
“Mr. Shen, it’s me! Cuifen.”
“Hello, Cuifen.” Shen Jianguo had interacted with her before, and since Qin Cuifen was a good friend of Sheng Ning, he had a good impression of her.
“Mr. Shen, may I call you Brother Jian Guo?” Qin Cuifen said with a shy and timid look, not forgetting to steal a bashful glance at Shen Jianguo.
“Uh… sure.” It was just a title, and he didn’t think much of it.