Lu Qingyan sat down beside her, "Then I’ll wait for you to finish class before going to the infirmary."
"Jiangjiang, it’s time for the lecture on Spread Studies in the tiered classroom," Xu Xi’s voice appeared from the back door.
She stopped talking when she saw Lu Qingyan, somewhat incredulous.
No, how could this guy take her seat!
Jiang Nanshu stood up, picking up the textbooks on the desk, "I’m changing classrooms."
Lu Qingyan also stood up, "I’ll accompany you for a class."
"I’m taking Spread Studies, what are you going for?"
"To accompany you to class."
[Hold back, hold back, don’t get angry.]
Lu Qingyan continued, "I promised your dad I’d take good care of you." His eyes fell on the cut on her hand, "Go to the infirmary with me, and then I’ll leave."
[Heh, threaten me, and I won’t go.]
Jiang Nanshu smiled, "Today we can set another memorable day, it’s the first time you’re accompanying me to class, I’m so moved."
And so, the three of them sat in the last row.
Xu Xi quickly took the seat to the right of Jiang Nanshu, and Lu Qingyan sat down to her left.
Enclosing her tightly.
She was really resigned.
Staring at the textbook in front of her, she fiddled with her notebook that had been patched with tape.
[I wonder if he’ll fall in love with me if I suddenly start studying? A woman reading is the most beautiful, but to avoid that burden, I’d better continue to sleep, the academic gods all hate dummies anyway.]
Jiang Nanshu found an excuse for her lazy self and blissfully laid her head on the desk.
She gasped for breath with a slight frown between her brows, "My hand hurts, I feel dizzy, I think I’ve lost too much blood, I’m anemic, I need to sleep, nobody disturb me."
She didn’t dare to speak.
She sneaked a glance at Lu Qingyan with guarded eyes.
This man, the legend who had rejected Jiang Nanshu for three years.
Xu Xi really wanted to shake Jiang Nanshu awake and tell her that a man who disdained her wasn’t worth it, but she couldn’t.
She didn’t dare to meddle in Jiang Nanshu’s affairs, afraid of being disliked.
So she stewed in silence for the whole class.
Lu Qingyan dumped his exercise book on the desk, holding the pen in his hand without using it.
His attention was always on Jiang Nanshu.
She seemed to be sleeping awkwardly, her neck stiff, changing positions, turning her face that was originally towards Xu Xi to his side.
He quickly averted his gaze, clenched the pen tip, pretending to be very serious about his work; he had to prepare for the International Physics Olympiad.
Only when Lu Qingyan saw she hadn’t woken did he relax.
Then he felt a bit absurd, why should he be afraid of Jiang Nanshu catching him stealing glances at her.
His eyes lingered on her smooth little face.
Her eyelashes were thick and long, and as her face rested on her arm, it squished her cheeks into a cute, puffy shape, her lips softly exhaling. It’s just that the cut was a bit of an eyesore, the scab that had formed started to bleed again.
Jiang Nanshu didn’t know.
Feeling watched, Lu Qingyan glanced at Xu Xi, full of shock.
Realizing he had been gazing at Jiang Nanshu for too long, he twirled the pen in his hand, returning to his exercises.
He felt inexplicably flustered, like a peeping tom caught in the act.
Yet, he managed to maintain a calm demeanor on his face.
Until the bell rang for the end of class.
Jiang Nanshu slowly woke, wiping her mouth where drool never existed, "Time to grub."
Turning her head, she discovered Lu Qingyan was gone, she tugged at Xu Xi, "Where did he go?"
Xu Xi was at a loss for words, "He ran off halfway through the class."
Students began filing out of the classroom one by one.
Xu Xi grabbed Jiang Nanshu by the arm and whispered, "Jiangjiang, I think Lu Qingyan has designs on you."
Jiang Nanshu was stunned for a moment but burst into laughter the next second, "Ha ha, he has designs on me? Are you sure it’s not the other way around? I’ve dreamt of bedding him before."
"Really! The way he looks at you is anything but innocent! Just be careful..."
Jiang Nanshu didn’t believe it.
It was clearly stated in those melodramatic stories that the male lead belonged to the female lead.
What did that have to do with her, the wicked supporting character?
She grinned sheepishly, patting Xu Xi on the shoulder: "I’m far less innocent than him! Rest assured, there’s no way that’ll happen."
She didn’t know why Jiang Nanshu was so confident.
To her, Jiang Nanshu was very attractive, captivating attention even when she simply sat there zoning out.
Jiang Nanshu checked her phone while walking and found that Jiang Leyi had sent her quite a few messages.
A couple of pictures.
The audition site for "Luanying."
It was filled with industry newcomers, and there didn’t seem to be stars above third-rate in sight.
Director Wen was dead set on promoting new talent.
Then there was another message above.
Jiang Leyi said, "Wait for my good news! By the way, I didn’t see Su Ran at the audition site."
The last message was: "I think I have a chance! Director Wen kept me back by myself (excited)"
It was sent half an hour ago.
Jiang Nanshu frowned.
Su Ran wasn’t at the audition?
The book clearly stated that she attended the audition but, due to her lesser acting skills compared to Jiang Leyi, was dismissed by Director Wen.
Then, at Jing University’s Mid-Autumn Festival gala, she performed a heritage program that stunned everyone.
She was noticed again by Director Wen.
Add to that the endorsement opportunities given by Fang Minghe, and Director Wen thought she was worth promoting, while Jiang Leyi couldn’t even land a minor role.
The cast was not yet final; even official announcements had to wait until the National Day holiday.
Su Ran was the drama’s female lead.
Being a newcomer, her selection didn’t cause much of a stir.
But once her campus web drama aired, coupled with Jiang Yisen’s clout and the Fang Group’s promotional advertisements,
She became the current up-and-coming starlet.
Her officially announced leading role in the drama was a hit even before shooting began.
But now, with Su Ran having not showcased herself to Director Wen, it meant that, no matter how much the director admired her, it was impossible to cast her as the female lead of the new drama without seeing her acting.
Jiang Nanshu was puzzled.
Could it be that Jiang Leyi’s effort was really paying off?
She replied with a message: "With your acting skills, good luck."
The response came quickly: "Thank you."
Had she not seen the first half of her message?
She was criticizing her acting, and yet she thanked her!
It felt like punching into cotton...
It must be because it wasn’t face-to-face that she couldn’t feel her venom.
She’ll have to invite her home this weekend and mock her thoroughly!
Jiang Nanshu arrived at the cafeteria and found a spot to sit, filling up a table for four with dishes, as was her custom.
Xu Xi went to the serving window to pick up food while she grabbed two large bowls of rice, waiting.
A shadow fell beside her.
Lu Qingyan placed the medicine in front of her: "I bought the medicine for you, apply it yourself."
"...You’re really obedient to my dad’s orders, huh? When he once told you to marry me, you weren’t this compliant."