Chapter 442 - 216: Posing as Gu Wanqing’s Older Brother (2)
Chapter 442: Chapter 216: Posing as Gu Wanqing’s Older Brother (2)
The registration desk at the entrance was already crowded with student union members, handing out souvenir gifts to every student and teacher coming to watch the performance.
At that moment, Jiang Wan was sneakily leading Lin Shen into the grand auditorium, hoping to blend in with the crowd. But since she was too well-known at the school, they were quickly stopped.
"Jiang!"
Upon seeing Jiang Wan, the student union president excitedly stood up and waved.
"Come get a gift over here!"
"..."
Jiang Wan and Lin Shen exchanged a look. Seeing there was no getting out of it, they walked over to the registration desk, and she smiled.
"Are you all busy? You must be tired."
"Not tired."
The student union president was a boy with glasses. He had a gentle, scholarly appearance that gave him the air of a top student.
After handing the souvenir gift to Jiang Wan, he looked at Lin Shen curiously. A flash of surprise appeared in his eyes.
’He’s so handsome!’
For his looks to be acknowledged by another guy was proof that Lin Shen’s visuals were completely off the charts.
Seeing he couldn’t avoid it, he smiled slightly and promptly introduced himself.
"Hello, my name is Lin Shen. I’m Gu Wanqing’s brother, and also Jiang Wan’s boyfriend."
Huh?
This two-part introduction left the student union president stunned. The other student union members around him were even more bewildered, looking Lin Shen up and down.
’Counselor Jiang’s boyfriend?’
’When did she start dating?’
’And he’s Gu Wanqing’s brother?’
’This one guy is connected to two of Shanghai International Studies University’s most famous figures at the same time?’
’That’s too much of a coincidence!’
"Oh, so you’re Shen! A pleasure to meet you!"
The student union president was the first to snap out of it. He enthusiastically shook Lin Shen’s hand with both of his and introduced himself.
"Hello! My name is Zheng Cheng, president of the Shanghai International Studies University student union. This is your souvenir gift, please take it."
Huh?
’I get one too?’
Lin Shen looked astonished. ’Letting me in to watch the show is one thing,’ he thought, ’but you’re even giving me a gift?’
’This kid really knows how to play the game!’
"Thank you!"
Lin Shen accepted the souvenir gift with a smile.
"Well, I’ll head inside then. I’ll let you get back to it."
"Okay, take care, Shen! Let’s talk after the performance!"
Zheng Cheng smiled and waved, watching as Jiang Wan led Lin Shen into the grand auditorium.
Seeing this, the other student union members started whispering among themselves, bewildered by their president’s actions.
Because seating was limited, outsiders weren’t normally allowed to enter the grand auditorium through the main entrance.
Even if Lin Shen was Jiang Wan’s boyfriend, he probably couldn’t just violate school rules, right?
Besides, Zheng Cheng had always been known for being fair and upright. How could he possibly pull strings for someone on a matter like this?
Lin Shen was just as puzzled and asked Jiang Wan curiously.
"Is that guy always so friendly? He didn’t even try to stop me. And it’s our first time meeting, but I feel like he’s trying really hard to get on my good side..."
"Why do you think that is?"
Jiang Wan said with a grin. Seeing Lin Shen couldn’t wait for the answer, she slowly revealed it.
"Because he likes Qingqing. Get it now?"
"Ohh~"
Realization dawned on Lin Shen, and he couldn’t help but let out a PFFT of laughter.
’No wonder Zheng Cheng was so enthusiastic toward me. Turns out he’s treating me like his future brother-in-law!’
’What a shame, though.’
’Qingqing is mine.’
...
After passing through the corridor, Lin Shen and Jiang Wan finally arrived at the performance hall.
The grand auditorium was huge, with an upper and a lower level.
The off-white marble floor was polished to a mirror shine, reflecting the strings of crystal lights hanging from the high ceiling.
Tiny specks of light danced with the students’ steps, as if they were treading on shattered starlight.
In the aisles between the seats, vintage bronze lamps stood every three meters. Their warm yellow glow bloomed across the carpet, intertwining with the vibrant, colorful lights flowing from the stage to create a gentle, dazzling spectacle.
’A very dreamlike scene.’
Lin Shen couldn’t help but marvel inwardly as he looked around, taking in the unique scenery.
He hadn’t attended a large-scale arts performance like this since graduating, so it all felt quite novel.
Just then, Jiang Wan quietly tugged on Lin Shen’s sleeve.
"I have to go sit in the front row—that’s the faculty section. I’ll come find you after the show. Just find any seat you like."
’Any seat?’
Seeing Jiang Wan leave him right after she finished speaking, Lin Shen stood there, a little dazed.
He scratched his head and looked around.
Since the show was about to start, the auditorium was almost full, with only a few scattered empty seats.
Lin Shen scanned the area for a moment and finally chose a seat next to a girl.
She was wearing a loose, light gray long-sleeved shirt. The sleeves were long, with black-and-white checkered cuffs that nearly covered half her hands.
This was paired with a black short skirt, revealing a pair of smooth, shapely legs. He estimated her height at around 165 cm, just a little shorter than the little girl.
But the platform shoes and scrunch socks on her feet elongated the lines of her legs, giving her a retro yet playful look.
Her most distinctive feature was her wavy, light gray hair. Pinned back with a gray clip, it gave off a strangely sweet, cool, and casual vibe.
At a glance, she was eye-catching among the crowd of ordinary-looking people.
’At the very least, she’s a pretty girl on the level of a department belle.’
’A place like Shanghai International Studies University really does produce a lot of beauties...’
Lin Shen sighed in admiration and walked straight over to ask with a smile.
"Hi there. Is this seat next to you taken?"
"Huh?"
The girl took off her headphones and looked up, about to say something. But when she saw Lin Shen’s delicate and handsome face, she was too stunned to speak.
"If it’s not taken, I’ll just sit here."
Seeing the number of available seats dwindling, Lin Shen didn’t wait for her permission and plopped right down, muttering a complaint as he did so.
"Sigh! It’s so hard to find a seat. I didn’t expect so many people to come to the show."
"Mm, yeah."
The girl gave a perfunctory reply, her expression clearly a little flustered.
Immediately after, the roommate beside her nudged her shoulder with an elbow and whispered.
"Linlin, why’d you let someone else sit next to you? Wasn’t that seat saved for Qingqing?"
"It doesn’t matter."
Sun Jialin shot her roommate a cold look.
"She’s performing on stage. There’s no way she’s coming here to sit."
"Fine."
The girl was clearly a little scared of Sun Jialin. She shrank back and didn’t mention it again, instead going back to playing on her phone while quietly waiting for the show to begin.
Seeing this, Sun Jialin withdrew her gaze, then subconsciously began to steal glances at Lin Shen beside her.
His skin was very fair, with a complexion even better than some girls’. You couldn’t see a single flaw or blemish.
His side profile was especially striking. From his well-defined jawline to his high nose bridge, his features were sharp and three-dimensional.
In addition, his textured haircut was a perfect match for his casual outfit, making him look very clean and neat.
For a guy, this was a huge plus that easily earned him points with girls.
And most importantly, there was the watch on his left wrist.
Although Sun Jialin didn’t recognize the model, that didn’t stop her from thinking it was a luxury watch.
Just from its design, it had to be very expensive.
’Of course, you couldn’t rule out the possibility of it being a high-end replica.’
Sun Jialin’s gaze flickered, and for a moment, she couldn’t help but stare at Lin Shen’s face for a long time.
Until his soft chuckle broke her out of it.
"Is there something on my face?"
?
Sun Jialin froze for a second, then immediately averted her eyes, tucking a strand of hair behind her ear to hide her embarrassment. Internally, she was screaming.
’So embarrassing!’
’I was caught red-handed staring at him!’
"Sorry."
"It’s fine."
Lin Shen smiled, striking up a conversation.
"So, what’s your major?"
!?
Sun Jialin’s heart sped up, and she hurried to answer.
"The English department. You?"
"I’m not a student."
Lin Shen made a shushing gesture and gave a mysterious smile.
"Keep it a secret for me, thanks."
Huh?
’Not a student?’
"Are you a teacher then?"
Sun Jialin’s eyes were full of curiosity.
"Shouldn’t teachers be sitting in the front row?"
"Not really a teacher, either."
Lin Shen suddenly changed the subject.
"I was wondering, do you know Gu Wanqing?"
Gu Wanqing!?
Hearing that name, Sun Jialin immediately sat up straight, her expression one of utter shock.
"I know her! She’s my roommate!"