Chapter 1727 - 1728: Settled

Early morning

As usual, Lin Xian prepared breakfast for the "salted fish" and then changed into sportswear to go for a morning jog.

When he passed the small pavilion in the park, he deliberately took a look.

Seeing that Old Man Li was not there, he couldn't help shaking his head with a smile.

Ever since being beaten repeatedly by Lin Xian's virtual moves, Old Man Li had been avoiding him.

Now knowing Lin Xian jogs every morning, Old Man Li simply stopped showing up in the morning.

After running, he bought some breakfast and leisurely returned home.

Slowly finishing his breakfast, he changed into a newly bought autumn outfit.

Every set of clothes Mu Wanqing picked for him perfectly matched his temperament.

A thin, fitted sweater with light blue jeans, a burgundy belt, paired with a tea-colored trench coat, exuding a hint of elegance amidst fashion.

The combination of this outfit and his temperament was filled with charm.

After putting on sneakers and getting ready, Lin Xian took his keys, wallet, and painting tools, and went out.

Last night, he had agreed with Zhang Mengyao to accompany her today.

Even though they only chatted on WeChat last night, Lin Xian could still sense a hint of grievance in her words. If he didn't accompany her today, this girl might sulk for a long time.

Moreover, considering the timing, it was time for the next dream therapy session.

The reason for bringing the drawing board was twofold: firstly, having newly acquired expert-level painting skills, he needed more practice to solidify his technique.

Secondly, with Zhang Mengyao's birthday approaching, Lin Xian wanted to give her a special gift.

Unlike Zhuang Xing, if he gave her something expensive, this girl would definitely refuse.

So, it was better to give something unique that could express his feelings.

He called a taxi and headed for Jin University.

After paying, he got out of the car and took out his phone to call Zhang Mengyao.

"Hello, who is this?"

The call was answered quickly, and Zhang Mengyao's coquettish and dreamy voice came from the other side.

Hearing this, Lin Xian raised his eyebrows and said, "Zhang Mengyao, don't tell me you're not up yet?"

"Lin Xian?"

Hearing his voice, Zhang Mengyao immediately became more alert and exclaimed, "You're early!"

Glancing at the time on his watch, Lin Xian curled his lips and said, "It's not early, it's past eight."

On the phone, Zhang Mengyao said, "Okay, I'll get up now. You can come directly to our dormitory building and wait for me."

"Alright!"

After hanging up, Lin Xian, with a black painting bag slung over his shoulder, stepped into the Jin University campus.

The campus felt especially quiet in the morning.

Even on weekends, you could still see some students walking with books in hand.

Two girls sitting on a stone bench by the campus path couldn't help but sneak several glances at him.

Although his clothes didn't have a brand logo, their texture and design made them seem expensive at first glance.

The painting bag slung over his shoulder added a touch of artistic air.

With his looks and temperament, he seemed to be the epitome of a high-quality guy in the girls' eyes.

Watching his back, the two girls began to whisper to each other.

"Wow, which department is this handsome guy from?"

"Never seen him before. Does Jin University have such a high-quality male god?"

"How about... you go and ask?"

"Why don't you go?"

The two nudged each other for a while, neither having the courage to step forward.

This was a normal reaction for girls. Facing a handsome guy, at most they would gossip a bit and tease each other.

Only a few had the courage to approach, unless they were very confident in themselves.

Like Zhuang Xing and Nie Qing used to...

Arriving at the girls' dormitory building, Lin Xian found he wasn't the only one there.

Scattered around were a dozen or so guys, each holding various kinds of breakfast.

Seeing him, everyone threw curious glances his way.

Nearby, a bespectacled guy spoke up, "Hey, you look new around here. Which department are you from?"

"From Golden Finance next door!" Lin Xian nodded slightly.

Golden Finance?

For a moment, the way everyone looked at him changed.

The bespectacled guy raised his eyebrows and teased, "You guys at Golden Finance have so many beauties, why come to Jin University to compete with us for girls? Isn't that a bit unfair?"

Lin Xian laughed and said, "Well, you said it. Our Golden Finance gates aren't locked; anyone can come if they want!"

"Makes sense!"

The bespectacled guy was first stunned, then his eyes lit up.

At that moment, a bold idea arose in his mind.

"Hey, I've got some stuff to do, gotta run. Good luck waiting!" The bespectacled guy said and quickly walked away.

Seeing this, Lin Xian's expression turned a bit odd.

No way, is this guy really heading to Golden Finance?

Doesn't he know that the single rate among guys at Golden Finance is the highest in Immortal Spirit University City?

Of course, you couldn't blame him. Anyone who heard about the abundance of beauties and the imbalance in the male-to-female ratio at Golden Finance would think finding a girlfriend there is a breeze.

Little did they know, Golden Finance was as grave for single souls.

The other guys were also a bit tempted, looking at the breakfast in their hands, then at the bespectacled guy's departing figure, with a struggling look in their eyes.

After about ten minutes, Zhang Mengyao finally came down.

Compared to other girls, her efficiency was already quite high.

Being pretty certainly had its perks; she didn't need makeup and was still a goddess.

She truly favored pleated skirts. Even though it was getting colder, she wore a white pleated skirt, adding tights to avoid catching a cold.

"Dear, over here!"

Lin Xian smiled gently, waving at her.

Hearing this, the surrounding guys were taken aback.

What the hell.

This guy's girlfriend is the new campus belle?

Damn, no wonder he bypassed the many beauties at Golden Finance; he managed to win over Jin University's new campus belle.

Agh, so envious!

At this moment, everyone was feeling quite sour.

The air was thick with a lemony vibe.

When Zhang Mengyao came closer, Lin Xian noticed she wore only a thin coat on top and asked with concern, "Aren't you cold?"

Zhang Mengyao smiled and said, "Don't you know girls have higher cold tolerance than boys?"

Hmm, that statement had some truth.

Zhang Mengyao glanced up and down at him, smiling, "Not bad, when did you get new clothes?"

Honestly, Lin Xian's outfit today amazed her.

Elegance amidst fashion paired with Lin Xian's gentle and refined temperament made him extraordinarily comforting.

"Got them yesterday."

Lin Xian replied casually, preferring not to delve into this topic.

Although he tried to avoid the subject, Zhang Mengyao still snorted, "Hmph, so you went shopping with your little sweetheart yesterday."

Little sweetheart?

What!

A few guys standing aside were instantly taken aback, as if they'd seen a ghost.

Wow, I'm shattered!

At this moment, these guys' minds were simply exploding.

Seeing her slightly aggrieved tone, Lin Xian chuckled, "I came to you first thing in the morning, isn't that sincere enough?"

"Alright then, you have a little conscience left."

Zhang Mengyao snorted arrogantly, dropping the topic.

Looking at the black painting bag slung across his back, Zhang Mengyao asked curiously, "What are you carrying?"

"A drawing board and some painting tools."

Lin Xian explained.

Zhang Mengyao expressed surprise, "You can paint?"

"I have many skills, today I'll take you for some sketching."

Lin Xian smiled, gently holding her hand, and continued, "Come on, let's get breakfast first."

Feeling the warmth from Lin Xian's palm, Zhang Mengyao felt sweet inside, as the hint of grievance disappeared completely, and a smile appeared on her lips.