"Oh." That Lan Li was set to be promoted was not a surprise to He Zhilan at all. Given Lan Li’s background, it was more surprising to He Zhilan that he was only a captain now. If she were told that Lan Li was about to be promoted directly from captain to colonel, she wouldn’t find it surprising because, after all, background is really important here.
However, He Zhilan wasn’t foolish enough to say that in front of Gu En, who was rather protective of his brother.
"He Zhilan, someone is looking for you downstairs!" A classmate shouted He Zhilan’s name from the door, prompting the conversation in the dorm room to cease, and all attention was diverted to He Zhilan.
He Zhilan responded and immediately left the dorm to go downstairs. The two gossipmongers, Jiang Biyun and Chen Xiting, curiously watched her from upstairs, recognizing the person waiting below as the boy who brought a load of skincare products for He Zhilan last time.
This was the first time He Zhilan met Lin Chan’s male secretary, who handed her the items Lin Chan had sent to her. After expressing her gratitude and asking a question, she learned that Lin Chan had just returned from S Province and didn’t have the time to come in person, so he sent the secretary to deliver the gifts to her.
What Lin Chan sent this time was packed in a paper bag. Curiously, He Zhilan took a peek while climbing the stairs. She didn’t take a good look at them until she was back in the dorm. To her surprise, they were silk scarves made in S Province.
"Wow, so beautiful!" The scarf was a single color with playful pink prints. Its style was perfect for someone He Zhilan’s age. Even Jiang Biyun couldn’t resist reaching out to feel it. "What a thoughtful gift! Last time, he sent you skincare products when we were attending military training. Now it’s scarf season, and he sent you scarfs. You can really use them! Your outfits will look beautiful with these scarfs in this season."
He Zhilan was touched by Lin Chan’s gift. A scarf is really handy at this time of the year. It’s even more useful than a coat, especially during the cool morning and evenings.
"You have two. You can switch between them during the entire autumn season." Chen Xiting clicked her tongue, "They are real silk. This brand is a well-known old brand of scarfs in S Province. So expensive!"
"He Zhilan, ask your guy if he needs another sister. Chen Xiting and I could really use a brother as thoughtful as him!" In her admiration, Jiang Biyun clung to He Zhilan, almost attaching herself completely to her.
Speaking of Lin Chan, He Zhilan felt warmth in her heart. Lin Chan was considerate towards her, going out of his way to prepare gifts for her wherever he went.
"He Zhilan, is this also from Lin Chan?"
On the other hand, Gu En suddenly became serious. He called He Zhilan’s name in an austere tone and looked disapprovingly at the scarfs in her hand. "Are you still in contact with Lin Chan? Didn’t we talk about this before? Lin Chan is a smooth operator, how could you still associate with him?"
He Zhilan was taken aback, meeting Gu En’s gaze. Instinctively, she tried to hide the gifts behind her back. As she predicted, Gu En lunged at her the next second. Fortunately, her quick reaction saved the gifts. Every last shred of the paper bag was taken away by Gu En, torn up, and thrown on the floor around her feet.
"He Zhilan, I’m telling you, if you keep associating with Lin Chan, believe it or not, you will eventually suffer a great loss. Then you can’t blame me for not warning you as your roommate!" Gu En angrily threw the remaining crumpled pieces of paper to the floor. "So, just some trinkets can buy you off easily? Ha, I see, no wonder you don’t think highly of Zhou Hongjin. His roses, which are neither edible nor useful, obviously can’t compete with these things! He Zhilan, tell me, do you really believe that Lin Chan being good to you means he’s interested in you? I’ll tell you, the Lin Family’s threshold is even higher than Zhou Family’s. Even if you were reborn, you wouldn’t be able to get in there! Don’t blame me for speaking harshly, I, Gu En, never mince my words. I only tell the harsh truth!"