Cheng Ran clearly felt that Li Wei, Guo Zhijun, and Wang Xinbo beside him were breathing faster. If Cheng Ran had not been the backbone and remained calm, he would have burst out with the curse in his heart.
The flow of people on this side of the square slowed down. More people were affected not by what they saw with their own eyes, but by word of mouth over there. A bigger wave seemed to spread from here, but the first reaction was that it should look more similar, right? It couldn't be the real thing
Qin Xizhen was standing in front of him, dressed simply and elegantly, with her hair tied up in a bun, looking at Cheng Ran.
Although the people around Cheng Ran thought that the person in front of them was unlikely to be the real one, there were always some flashes of association that made them suddenly realize something, such as the 100 tickets for the Nanzhou concert that shook up USTC, and the graceful demeanor of the woman when she appeared at this time, which really gave people a sense of elegance. In addition, Cheng Ran's surprise and stagnation when facing the other party, and his micro-expressions, all made the people around him who had a good relationship with Cheng Ran realize that there might be something dark under the light.
It seems to look even better in real life!
Cheng Ran was indeed quite surprised when he saw Qin Xizhen for the first time, but he understood immediately. He looked at Qin Xizhen's unblinking eyes, knowing that every inch of his expression was being read by her, and asked, "Why do you have to do this?"
"I think this is a good idea. We can give it a try." Qin Xizhen's mouth curled up slightly, with some of the same attitude as when they were walking on the small street at night and joking with each other.
"The impact is too great, it's not worth it." Cheng Ran said.
The people around now could only look at each other in bewilderment.
"Yes, you didn't speak up because you were thinking about the uncertainty that my involvement would bring, which would affect my career and personal reputation. Even with your caution, you might be worried that I would get involved and be retaliated against? You still think of me as the Xiao Qin in the past, which is not appropriate... At least now I have been received and am a diplomatic envoy to the country. Don't blame me for being conceited. If you are envious, just say it, Xiao Chengran."
The people around looked at the nose with their eyes and the heart with their nose, thinking that it was a fight between gods. Don't watch, don't be surprised, and don't be surprised.
The conversation between the two was brief, but it contained a lot of things that you and I knew.
Cheng Ran knew Qin Xizhen's idea, and of course felt that Qin Xizhen's intervention would indeed stir up bigger waves, but it would also bring trouble to herself. At least for the career of a singer star, there would be a lot of uncertainty, so Cheng Ran did not use this plan from the beginning.
Qin Xizhen stated that she knew this, but she did not accept it, so she would come here today.
Cheng Ran was still speechless. Qin Xizhen narrowed his eyes and looked at the classmates around Cheng Ran who had not said a word from beginning to end. They just smiled reservedly and politely at the two of them. "Is this your roommate? Which one is Li Wei and which one is Lao Guo?..."
Cheng Ran could almost feel his roommate's body tremble when his name was mentioned.
Cheng Ran then sorted out the names of the people one by one for Qin Xizhen, and then said to everyone, "Qin Xizhen, you probably all know him, right?"
The people in front of him nodded mechanically.
My mind is blank now, just nod and act like a tool.
Li Wei smiled and said, "We went to see your concert together, the one in Nanzhou last year. We distributed tickets to the whole school... It was a shocking scene. You sang so well back then." He immediately recalled the beautiful night. The woman who was the center of attention at that time was now standing in front of him, with the setting sun hanging low. It was an unreal scene.
"I can't sing well now?" Qin Xizhen smiled at him. The usually eloquent Li Wei immediately stuttered and waved his hands repeatedly, "That's not it, that's not right. There is no best, only better!"
"Smart!" Qin Xizhen gave him a big thumbs up.
Li Wei felt that he might be able to hold his head high in his life. Wang Xinbo and others clung to Li Wei's shoulders. The big man was like a young wife, holding a pipa half-covered behind his back, and when he looked at Qin Xizhen, he occasionally showed a shy smile.
More and more people were looking at him, and Qin Xizhen asked, "I came to your school to see you and you're here? There's no place for me to sit?"
Cheng Ran looked around and said, "How about we go out?"
Qin Xizhen shook his head, "No, just show me around. Don't hide the delicious food. I can't be satisfied with just a pig's trotter now. I have a big appetite. Do you remember what I said last time, if I go to your school to find you one day, will it be fun and exciting?"
The people around dared not interrupt the conversation between the two parties, but every word was like the gurgling of a brook falling into the stream and the rustling of an autumn breeze in the forest. They listened so carefully that they didn't miss a single word. They even wanted to figure out the past story of the two people. They wondered what they usually talked about, how much fun they had, and they just kept talking and making their brothers happy.
At this point, even though the fact that Cheng Ran and the little queen knew each other was out in the open, other people did not think that their worlds actually overlapped. They could be brothers with Cheng Ran, work for the Tianxing Laboratory, and even find a future path based on this. However, why did Qin Xizhen come, and why did he not hide the fact that they actually knew each other? The direction was very obvious, and it was the Guoxin that was already in turmoil at this time.
After Cheng Ran spoke to everyone, everyone agreed to let them go first and they could continue chatting.
Despite the numerous questions, everyone chose not to disturb them at this time. Even those who were not so discerning would be sent away by Wang Xinbo and Lao Guo. The only thing left was the shock that everyone had not yet digested and the effects that spread throughout HKUST.
Of course, there are many students who like Qin Xizhen, but the shock and impact caused by Qin Xizhen coming to HKUST to look for someone is more novel and arouses people's imagination. Cheng Ran is in the center of the storm of the Guoxin incident. The incident is becoming more and more bizarre, and the drama is unfolding.
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In order to avoid being too conspicuous, Cheng Ran did not go to HKUST with Qin Xizhen, who was now not making any disguise. He asked Qin Xizhen if he wanted to eat something, and Qin Xizhen said, "Okay, then we will eat whatever you want to eat today." Cheng Ran mentioned the noodle shop in the back street, and Qin Xizhen nodded.
The noodle shop was converted from the first floor of an old residential building. Different rooms were divided into different areas. The two of them walked into an area with three tables and the space was cramped. Fortunately, there were not many people coming to eat noodles at this time. Even if someone arrived at the door and saw two people sitting inside, they would stop and sit somewhere else.
After a while, someone kept looking around outside the house separated by iron fences and screen windows. There were shadows outside and many people gathered, but no one went in to disturb the two people. There were three layers of people inside and outside, which was really a sight.
The table was not big, which resulted in the two people sitting very close to each other. From this angle, Qin Xizhen was wearing a T-shirt and casual pants, a simple outfit that was deliberately matched with her outfit when she came to the university to find Cheng Ran. It was close to the ivory tower atmosphere and also looked really good.
The people outside gathered around but didn't step over. The two people in the noodle shop sat and ate noodles quietly, chatting about business and daily life. Chen Muyi was at the door but didn't go in. There were some things he had to do by himself, and it was safest not to ask others for help.
"This matter is too big, I suggest you think about it." Cheng Ran said, because it was related to Qin Xizhen's personal career prospects and even reputation. Judging from their past interactions, Qin Xizhen actually attached great importance to this aspect, so there were some ways to make her reputation faster and make a lot of money, but she refused them all. So she did love money, but she loved the hard-earned money she had earned.
"Don't get me wrong, I'm not doing this just for you... I'm also doing the right thing. Many people may not meet such a person in their lifetime, and even if they do, they may not have the courage to do something that seems a little silly and may not be worth it. If others think it may not be worth it, then let's do it and hit that iron wall. If we can't expose the fraudster, and even make the person who did this pay the price, then this will only be the beginning, and it is far from the end... So, don't just share the money, we are comrades who have gone through ups and downs together. The so-called comrades-in-arms are those who fight side by side at the most critical moment."
Qin Xizhen stretched out his fist and clenched it with full fighting spirit.
Cheng Ran nodded. When the two came out of the noodle shop, the outside was basically in an uproar. After sending Qin Xizhen to the east gate, Chen Muyi went to the parking lot to pick up the car. The lights were on and a breeze blew. Qin Xizhen's hair and white shirt danced lightly, sending the scent of orchids. She waved to Cheng Ran, "I won't send you off. I have some arrangements next. I hope this time, the storm will be more severe."
When the seemingly broken waves in the outside world were suppressed and calmed by the increasingly fierce force, this woman was like a seagull, flying into the most violent tornado, and then carrying Cheng Ran out of the waves, rushing towards an even more violent storm.
Chen Muyi drove the Mercedes-Benz S-Class over. Qin Xizhen opened the door and turned around and said, "I'm buying insurance. If I don't have food to eat, no job, and no place to go in the future... you have to be responsible."
She showed such a gentle smile that seemed from another world.
Watching her get into the car and leave, Cheng Ran was still dumbfounded.