Chen Lan.
Male, seventeen years old.
The son of Chen Xi and Liang Bing, he has a reserved temperament, much like his father Chen Xi's youthful demeanor.
Source Star.
The year 2016 in the Gregorian calendar is the small year of the lunar calendar.
Location: Chinese Empire, Royal Imperial College.
As the New Year approaches, everyone, whether working, going to school or working part-time, returns to their hometowns in order to have a family reunion and celebrate the New Year happily.
This is an inheritance imprinted in the blood of the Chinese people and has lasted for thousands of years. This tradition has now begun to gradually spread overseas and attract the attention of the world.
During the New Year period, even big things have to be postponed until after the New Year. This is the traditional concept of the Chinese people. No matter how hard, tired or busy the New Year is, we must spend the New Year happily.
On this day of the New Year, the students and teachers of the Royal Imperial College have already gone home for the holidays. The modern campus seems deserted at the moment.
In the library, Chen Lan was sitting at the desk, writing a paper, with a look of concentration on his brows.
Mu Qing sat lazily across from her. She was wearing a slim-fitting black woolen coat. She rested a pair of slender straight legs on the desk casually. Her slender green hands were crossed in front of her, and she looked at her with a pair of big, dark eyes. Looking at Chen Lan across from him, there was a faint smile on his bright red lips.
Mu Qing and Chen Lan are both senior students at the Royal Imperial College. They are in the same class. Mu Qing is the famous class star of the class and the star of the Department of Science and Engineering.
Outstanding looks, proud personality, female top student, outstanding knowledge... This is the consensus of the entire male population of science and engineering departments.
Some nefarious people even posted on the forum and compared Mu Qing's photos with the superstar of the Chinese Empire entertainment industry "Yun Caiwei". It turned out that the two women's looks were evenly matched, which caused countless discussions. The post also became the most popular post in the forum, and was even spread to major websites on the Internet, attracting endless attention.
Mu Qing, on the other hand, was rated as "the most elegant and beautiful female student of the Royal Imperial College" by idle netizens.
Such a proud girl naturally became a goddess in the eyes of the male beasts of the Royal Imperial College. Many young men who claimed to have extraordinary family backgrounds and handsome appearance launched a fierce pursuit, sending flowers, gifts, confessions, and invitations. There is an endless stream of people eating.
But in the end, these people all came back defeated.
The most surprising thing is that Mu Qing didn't like the second-generation Shangguan, nor the second-generation rich, nor even the handsome and knowledgeable guy who was a top student like her... but she just fell in love with a guy who made everyone interested. No idea for the nerds out there!
Since this nerd entered the academy, apart from taking classes, he has been spending time in the library. He does not exercise, play games, or participate in any social activities.
To a group of college students who are in their prime and full of enthusiasm, this nerd is simply a strange flower, a heretic who deserves to be isolated!
The most important thing is that the nerds study so hard, but their grades are mediocre. Let alone academic masters, they can't even be considered outstanding.
But such a nerd who is completely unlike a college student, with a dull and almost pedantic temperament, mediocre academic performance, and an ordinary family background, is treated differently by Mu Qing, a female academic with "unbelievable looks"...
On the day when the news was confirmed, countless heartbroken voices could be heard in the Royal Imperial College.
Some people are depressed, some are sad, some are jealous, some are unbalanced, and so on.
And when it was learned that Mu Qing took the initiative to chase the nerd, it made countless animals look up to the sky and sigh, wanting to cry without tears.
Of course, this is not the most sensational. In today's society, there are many combinations of ugly men and beautiful women. What really makes all the male compatriots in the academy unbearable is that in the face of Mu Qing's pursuit, the nerd never gave up. Give a definite answer! !
Isn't this too cool
When he learned all this, the nerd became so angry in the college that even the teachers and professors in the college heard about it.
Even the female classmates criticized the nerd, thinking that he was pretending to be a boy, which was despicable.
Some domineering young masters couldn't bear to swallow this, and planned to use some means to make the nerd disappear from the academy. Who would have thought that before all these means fell on the nerd, they were blocked by Mu Qing...
Suddenly, even those young masters couldn't understand. How could this nerd be so virtuous and capable that he could be so loved by Mu Qing
But regardless of the ups and downs outside, the life of Chen Lan, the person involved and the nerd in the eyes of everyone in the college, has always maintained its inherent rhythm.
Going to class...going to the library...sleeping...the cycle starts over and over again.
This kind of life cannot be described as boring. It is a kind of torture, but Chen Lan seems to be enjoying it.
Just like today, it is already a young year, and Chen Lan, a figure recognized by all male compatriots as "flowers stuck in cow dung", is still sitting in the library writing a paper...
And the most outrageous thing is that it doesn't matter if he writes a paper, the key is that Mu Qing, a stunning beauty, is always by his side. This is no different from the ancient "red sleeves add fragrance to accompany reading"!
Fortunately, the school had been on holiday a few days ago, and apart from a few faculty members, only Mu Qing and Chen Lan were left in the huge library. Otherwise, if other male students saw this scene, they would be jealous and vomit blood.
Time passed bit by bit, and soon it was evening. Chen Lan had been concentrating on writing his thesis. He looked very focused and determined, and was not bothered by the peerless beauty opposite him.
This level of concentration may not even be matched by the old monks in the temple.
As for Mu Qing, she was staring at Chen Lan from beginning to end. She didn't play with her phone, and she didn't show any impatience. She just looked at him, as if watching her for a lifetime was not enough.
She had obviously dressed up carefully today. She also wore light makeup on her delicate facial features, which gave her beautiful and beautiful appearance a touch of elegance that was different from the past. She paired it with a black slim-fitting woolen coat and graphite-colored waisted jeans. The thrilling curves of the whole body are vividly outlined, and the shocking beauty is probably how to describe a beauty of this level.
There was also a water glass on the desk. Chen Lan seemed to be thirsty. He picked it up to drink water, but found that the glass was empty. He couldn't help but be startled.
Seeing this, Mu Qing immediately put away her slender legs on the desk, stood up, picked up the water glass, and said, "I'll pour it."
"No, it's getting dark soon, let's go."
Chen Lan raised his head, thought for a while, closed the paper he was writing, and put it into an old backpack with no visible texture.
At this time, it can be seen that Chen Lan is about seventy-five years old, with an ordinary figure and fair face, but still very ordinary. Only a pair of dark eyes are obscured by a pair of black-rimmed glasses, although he has a bit more bookishness. He was breathing, but he seemed a little dull.
Generally speaking, Chen Lan's appearance at this moment is no different from the otaku in everyone's eyes.
When standing next to Mu Qing, the scene was unbearable to witness. A fashionable and charming top student, followed by a nerd who could only be described as "ordinary" from beginning to end, seemed particularly dazzling and uncoordinated.
When the two of them walked out of the library side by side, the aunts and uncles who were teaching staff looked like they had seen a ghost.
But Chen Lan seemed very calm from beginning to end, without even a hint of reaction, and just walked on by himself.
Mu Qing didn't take it seriously either. She had long been used to this kind of "incomprehensible" gaze.
Night is approaching, and the campus street lights have been turned on, casting an orange light.
Chen Lan and Mu Qing walked side by side, like a couple, keeping a proper balance between shoulders. Every time Mu Qing wanted to come closer, Chen Lan's shoulders would avoid them without leaving a trace, as if they had eyes.
After testing many times, Mu Qing gave up. She understood Chen Lan's character, and it was Chen Lan's character that attracted her the most.
"My parents have prepared dinner, and some of my dad's friends may be coming by then..."
Mu Qing put her hands in her coat pockets, her hair fluttering in the cold winter wind. Her figure was slender, her steps were light, and her delicate and beautiful face glowed with an indescribable mysterious beauty under the streetlight.
"Um."
Chen Lan nodded without much reaction.
Mu Qing seemed to be secretly relieved and said with a smile: "Don't worry, I know you don't like to socialize. Once you get to my house, you can just be responsible for eating. I will be responsible for talking."
In order to invite Chen Lan to have this New Year's dinner at his home, Mu Qing had put a lot of thought into it. He had sent out the invitation many days ago and had to use all kinds of tricks to get Chen Lan's consent.
But when things came to a close, Mu Qing couldn't help but feel a little worried, fearing that Chen Lan would feel uncomfortable at the dinner party later.
After all, this was the first time she had brought a boy home. When her parents learned the news, they confirmed it more than ten times before they were sure it was true.
Under such circumstances, Mu Qing knew very well that her parents had many doubts in their hearts, and these doubts would definitely be revealed when they met Chen Lan.
This is what makes Mu Qing a little worried. Her parents are both businessmen and are astute and experienced. Who knows what questions they will ask. If they embarrass Chen Lan, then...
"Don't worry so much, it's just about eating."
Chen Lan glanced at Mu Qing and said casually.
This simple sentence made Mu Qing stunned. Does this guy know what I am worried about
After a long while, Mu Qingcai smiled and said, "On New Year's Eve, all I want to do is be happy. Then you just need to stay out of sight."
Chen Lan still looked dull and nodded slightly.
Outside the school gate, a black limousine was waiting quietly.
The car is obviously old, but it has been extremely well maintained. The shape may look a little antique, but only those who really know the car know that only sixteen units of this car were released around the world ten years ago, and even those with money could not buy it.
When the driver saw Mu Qing coming out, he quickly got out of the car, opened the door, and stood to one side with respect in his eyes.
"boarding."
Mu Qing turned to look at Chen Lan.
Chen Lan nodded and sat directly on without being polite.
Seeing this, Mu Qing followed and sat on it. The driver's eyes narrowed at this scene, and he was a little confused. Could this young man be the girl's crush? But it seems a little too rude.
Even with this thought in his mind, the driver still fulfilled his duty, quickly got into the car, and drove a man and a woman slowly into the bustling urban street decorated with neon lights.
Guhuai Street.
Bachuan Hutong, Courtyard No. 19.
According to the old man, this Bachuan Hutong was the most noble place where the princes and nobles of the previous dynasty lived thousands of years ago.
Until now, those who can own a courtyard in Bachuan Hutong are all wealthy officials with great status and background. It is difficult for ordinary people to even enter this place, let alone buy a house here.
The land here can no longer be described as expensive, but it is simply priceless. Anyone without an upper-class background in the Chinese empire cannot live in it.
After all, this is the important place in Kyoto, at the feet of the Emperor. I heard that several of the founding generals of the current empire live deep in this alley.
When the black car approached, all the guards stationed at the alley entrance saluted and watched the black car enter smoothly.
At this moment, the driver glanced at Chen Lan through the rearview mirror. He expected that the other person would show an expression of shock and fear. Who would have thought that the other person would look indifferent.
This made the driver look at Chen Lan differently. If it were other young people, when they came here, no matter how proud and domineering they were, they would be frightened to the point of shrinking or fearing and awe.
Of course, Chen Lan might be faking it, but the driver was too lazy to observe the other person too much. After all, he was the lady's friend. Since he had the lady's approval, he, the driver, could not intervene.
Courtyard No. 19 has an antique look with red bricks and green tiles. The walls are covered with old tree branches, and a pair of mottled stone lions squat in front of the door.
The building may seem ordinary, but in fact it represents a profound heritage that cannot be obtained even with wealth.
At this time, in front of the gate of Courtyard No. 19, stood a young man, wearing a straight suit, tall and handsome, sunny and handsome.
When he saw the black car approaching, the young man in a suit's eyes suddenly lit up, he came over with a smile and opened the car door.
First, he said hello to the driver, and then he smiled at Mu Qing who got off the car and said, "Qingqing, I hope you come back. No matter how important your studies are, don't forget that today is a small year, and uncles and aunts are all waiting." And you."
The voice is low, neither slow nor slow, and the etiquette is impeccable.
"Oh, Brother Zhao, wait a moment."
Mu Qing glanced at the young man in a suit and said casually.
"It's okay, there's no rush."
The young man in a suit smiled, but saw Mu Qing standing on one side, welcoming a young man in the car out.
The young man's eyes were venomous. How could he not see that Mu Qing's attitude towards this young man was completely different from how he treated himself
For a moment, the young man looked at Chen Lan with not only a look of scrutiny, but also a hint of hostility.
The young man also heard that Mu Qing would take her favorite person home for a New Year's Eve dinner tonight. At that time, he felt extremely uncomfortable. He had always said that Mu Qing regarded Mu Qing as his partner and was about to get married. , how can we tolerate other people getting involved in Mu Qing
So tonight the young man specially dressed himself up and was ready to use all means to completely destroy this "love rival" who appeared from nowhere.
What the young man never expected was that this "love rival" would be so ordinary, so dull, and so... old-fashioned!
Look, he is wearing an old black Zhongshan suit, carrying an old backpack, and a pair of black-rimmed glasses. He is standing there with a sullen look. How does he look like a young man
How did Mu Qing fall in love with such a guy
At this moment, the young man couldn't help but doubt Mu Qing's aesthetics, but soon, the young man breathed a sigh of relief. From Chen Lan's clothes, he had roughly judged that the other party's family conditions should be extremely ordinary.
And for this kind of person, young people have plenty of means to make them retreat in spite of difficulties.
Even the young man suspected that this guy wouldn't be able to pass the test of Mu Qing's parents without taking any action himself!
Thinking of this, the young man felt reassured, and even looked at Chen Pu with a hint of sigh and pity.
The toad still wants to eat swan meat
This guy is really ignorant and fearless.
"Let me introduce to you, this is Zhao Zhicheng. We grew up together. His grandfather and my grandfather were comrades in arms, and we have always had a good relationship."
Mu Qing introduced, "Brother Zhao, this is my classmate Chen Lan."
"Hello."
Chen Lan nodded, stretched out his hand and said.
"Hello."
The young man thought for a while, and finally resisted the urge to ridicule the other person. He stretched out his hand and shook it like a dragonfly. He immediately stopped talking to Chen Lan and said to Mu Qing with a smile: "Qingqing, come on, the New Year's Eve dinner is waiting for you." Alone."
Mu Qing frowned: "Brother Zhao, what do you mean by waiting for me alone when there are still my classmates?"
With that said, Mu Qing had already stepped back and stood side by side with Chen Lan.
Zhao Zhicheng's expression froze for a moment, then he said with a smile on his face: "Haha, it's all the same, let's go quickly."
Regarding this, Chen Lan still looked dull, as if nothing had ever caught his attention.
At that moment, the three of them walked into Courtyard No. 19 side by side.
Watching the three of them leave, the driver lit a cigarette. Amid the smoke, he suddenly shook his head and said with a smile: "Even Mr. Zhao can't sit still. It seems that tonight's banquet will be very lively..."
(End of chapter)