After leaving the office, Jiang Linyuan kept staring at Su Muzhi.
This rumor spread by Wang Yun wasn't a huge deal, but it wasn't a minor issue either.
But for it to be handled so quickly and so seriously, there must have been some reason.
It couldn't possibly be because he was so domineering that with a smirk, the school just knelt down, could it?
He wasn't some Dragon King.
"What are you looking at?"
Su Muzhi met Jiang Linyuan's gaze without a hint of timidity, the two of them staring each other down.
"I'm looking at an upper-class young lady."
Jiang Linyuan said.
"But your gaze is very lecherous."
Su Muzhi replied.
This damn cringe woman, instantly guessing her phone had that three-letter app.
"Don't overthink it. The Vice Principal is my dad. He married into our family. I take my mom's surname."
Su Muzhi walked ahead with her hands behind her back, speaking softly.
Holy shit, the Dragon King son-in-law is the Vice Principal?
That makes sense now, no wonder the matter was handled so cleanly.
So this Su Muzhi is actually a rich young lady.
"People really can't be judged by appearances. Someone like Vice Principal Uncle actually married into the family?"
"Should I call you Young Master Su?"
Jiang Linyuan was quite surprised. The Vice Principal of Xingnan University was no ordinary position.
For someone like that to just be a son-in-law, Su Muzhi's mother's background must be pretty significant.
Probably some incredibly powerful old lady.
Hearing Jiang Linyuan's question, Su Muzhi fell silent for a moment, then suddenly turned her head, her gaze drifting toward Liu Tingting who was secretly observing from the side:
"Senior Liu, you've worked hard these past few days. The rumor must have affected you quite a bit too, right?"
Liu Tingting, who had been watching from the sidelines, was taken aback, not expecting Su Muzhi to address her.
But she reacted quickly, a smile immediately appearing on her face:
"I'm fine."
Halfway through speaking, her gaze toward Jiang Linyuan carried self-reproach and guilt:
"But Junior Jiang, he really suffered a lot from the rumors during this time."
Her eyes shimmered, pools of heartache seemingly about to overflow.
With acting skills like that, you're really wasting your talent being just a Green Tea.
Jiang Linyuan sighed inwardly while grinning:
"The rumor incident just shows Senior's charm is too great. They say you have to suffer before you taste sweetness, but I don't feel that way."
Sunlight fell on his profile. The boy's eyelashes fluttered slightly, his smiling gaze following the light into Liu Tingting's pupils.
"Ever since I met Senior, I've been in a good mood every day. Aren't you, Senior?"
Liu Tingting was stunned for a moment, then shyly took two steps forward, lightly patting Jiang Linyuan's shoulder, pretending to be coy:
"Junior..."
Damn, I misjudged this guy. This junior isn't simple. Having a handsome face is one thing, but his mouth is so sweet too.
Does he have a side job at some male model agency?
Liu Tingting couldn't help but mutter to herself.
"Oh? It seems the rumors on the forum weren't entirely unfounded."
Seeing the two of them trying to out-act each other, Su Muzhi watched with great interest, chuckling:
"Haha, but unfortunately, while the falling flower has intent, the flowing water is heartless."
As soon as these words were spoken, both Liu Tingting and Jiang Linyuan frowned simultaneously.
This out-of-town Green Tea really has no manners!
Liu Tingting felt Su Muzhi was making insinuations, implying she wasn't sincere.
Teammate Su Muzhi, are you awake? You're supposed to be my wingwoman!
Jiang Linyuan felt Su Muzhi was sabotaging his conquest plan.
Liu Tingting's eyes narrowed slightly, her tone still gentle and mild:
"I wish I could be as clear-sighted as Junior Su. That would truly be being awake to reality."
She emphasized the word "awake," dragging out the final syllable.
"Hah, I wouldn't call it being awake. I'm just better than some confused fools."
Su Muzhi raised an eyebrow, smiling at her.
Green Tea Number One used Passive-Aggressive on Su Tianjiao. It was not very effective.
Liu Tingting gritted her teeth in anger. If Jiang Linyuan weren't nearby, she'd probably start a catfight the next second.
She turned her head, looking pitifully at Jiang Linyuan:
"I really envy Junior Su for being so straightforward. I wish I could be like that too. What do you think, Junior?"
This was the strategy of killing with a borrowed knife. Green Teas generally don't confront their own gender head-on.
What they're best at is using force against force, utilizing their charm to get men to speak up for them.
Jiang Linyuan saw through this clearly, so naturally he now became the spear in Liu Tingting's hands:
"No need. Being as blunt as Su is a bit too sharp. I prefer someone like Senior Liu."
First affirm the viewpoint, then express subjective thoughts.
Hearing this, Su Muzhi raised her brow, about to say something, but then saw Jiang Linyuan's warning look.
Snow leopard, shut up!
She laughed, fingers curling around a strand of hair, saying casually:
"Forget it, I have some things to do. I'll take my leave first."
"Oh, right. See you at the Badminton Club, Jiang."
After saying this, she turned and left without looking back, leaving behind a suspicious-looking Liu Tingting.
"What did she mean by that just now?"
Alright, alright, playing hit-and-run, are we!
Su Muzhi, you Yang Mi figurine, you Angelababy doll!
Facing Liu Tingting, Jiang Linyuan naturally didn't plan to hide anything, so he told her about the External Liaison Department securing sponsorship for badminton.
"With our Badminton Club's current strength, achieving results in the four-university tournament would be quite difficult."
Jiang Linyuan said while observing Liu Tingting's expression:
"You saw Su's badminton skills the other day, right? So, I was thinking of inviting her to be an external coach or something."
Hearing this, Liu Tingting was somewhat displeased, but still said softly:
"You could come too, Junior."
Come on, sis.
Jiang Linyuan rolled his eyes. Did she really think the sponsor wouldn't come watch the matches?
If Su Muzhi, whom no one knows, says she's a Badminton Club member, that's fine.
But if the boss who's working directly with him sees him playing, even an idiot would realize something's off.
Jiang Linyuan explained the reason to Liu Tingting. After hearing it, she forced a smile, seeming somewhat distracted.
"Well, then, Junior, see you at the Badminton Club."
She walked with Jiang Linyuan for a while. When they finally parted, she patted his shoulder:
"Don't put too much pressure on yourself, Junior. If you have any troubles, you can always come find me."
Sigh, you see? What Green Tea? They're all considerate, good sisters.
Jiang Linyuan shook his head.
A qualified Green Tea rationally manages her pond of admirers.
The ones who provide financial support (the substance), the ones she can show off (the face), and the pretty boys who can amuse her.
Jiang Linyuan was clear about his own positioning. With his natural advantages of good looks, why would he be an ATM?
Spend money on a Green Tea? Not in this lifetime.
"Badminton Club training tomorrow. Remember to come check it out after class. You don't need to handle recruitment; I'll take care of it."
After walking just a few steps, Jiang Linyuan received a WeChat message from Shen Wanyu.
See, I knew the Department Head had me in her heart.
But why can't I successfully conquer her?
Jiang Linyuan couldn't figure it out no matter how much he thought. He didn't know how many times he'd confessed to Shen Wanyu.
But never received a reward.
Could it be that the Department Head doesn't want me to be the "face"? But the "substance"? So she's not moved?
Jiang Linyuan pondered thoughtfully.
Jiang Linyuan had a sudden inspiration.
Jiang Linyuan had a sudden realization.
"Department Head, thank you for today. Use this money to buy some milk tea. Love you."
He sent a red packet over, but Shen Wanyu not only didn't claim it, she sent one back.
"?"
Jiang Linyuan typed a question mark.
"Department Head, what does this mean?"
A moment later, Shen Wanyu replied:
"Spend money to ward off disaster."