To be fair, the high walls of the school did keep a lot of distractions at bay.
Complex thoughts of the adults didn't quite taint the students living within the ivory tower.
At least it didn't affect the pair of abnormal lovebirds studying in the library.
Of course, there were also troubles.
It was now June, and not only was the weather heating up, but it was also nearing exam season, so more and more people began to fill the library for self-study.
Those young boys who used to be easily scared off by Su Mucheng's gaze could no longer be chased away.
Of course, the main reason was that Su Mucheng was reasonable.
She used to scare people off with her gaze because there were clearly empty seats at the next table, but now that those seats were filled, the two of them naturally couldn't monopolize a whole table.
For Qiao Ze, this had no impact whatsoever.
As long as Su Mucheng didn't have any issues, he would read books.
The collection at Xilin University Library was indeed vast, which made Qiao Ze realize that university was indeed not a simple place; it was so much more advanced than high school.
As for Su Mucheng...
The "shushing" sound of a pen scratching paper was really annoying and seriously disrupted her from watching Qiao Ze, no, from watching videos to study efficiently.
And what was up with that guy sitting across from them, constantly glancing between her and Qiao Ze as if he couldn't help himself?
Was it really fun for him to keep flashing his wrist to show off that zodiac series Omega watch?
When it was time for her high school entrance exam, the unreliable father of hers had given her a Patek Philippe, alright?
Who wears a broken watch to school, anyway?
Can't a phone tell the time?
Qiao Ze was much better in her eyes, with his wrists clean and free of anything—it was such a delightful sight that made her want to gently take a bite.
Indeed, Su Mucheng didn't think for a second that the guy across from her might have been showing off his wealth.
After all, what kind of fool would flaunt wealth with a watch that only costs tens of thousands?
Suffering in this manner, finally at eleven o'clock, her phone vibrated. Su Mucheng picked it up and glanced at it. An instant smile bloomed on her face like a night-blooming cereus, naturally leaning over to whisper into Qiao Ze's ear, "My dear Teacher Qiao, another important guest has arrived at the library entrance! We can head out now."
Qiao Ze nodded silently.
He was becoming quite impressed with Su Mucheng, as her daily names for him changed in variety.
From the initial new classmate, to comrade in illness, to copying Zhang Zhou and Gu Zhengliang by calling him 'Qiao brother', and today it turned into Teacher Qiao...
Heaven knows what this girl will come up with tomorrow.
The vehicle that came to pick up the three of them was an Audi A8 with local license plates.
When getting into the car, Li Jiangao was about to habitually take a seat in the back, but after seeing Su Mucheng greet the driver with a smile, he gently nudged Qiao Ze into the back seat and Li Jiangao, with a wry smile to himself, took a few extra steps to sit in the passenger seat.
"Oh gosh, Uncle Zhang, it's so hot! Can you crank up the air conditioning?"
"Sure, Chengcheng, just hold on, it'll cool down soon. Hey, you're still afraid of the heat, aren't you!"
The air conditioning was turned up a notch, and the car started smoothly, leaving the campus behind.
The interior of the car quieted down.
Li Jiangao, who had been silent up until now, could tell the driver was occasionally observing the young couple in the back seat through the rearview mirror.
It made him involuntarily sneak a peek himself.
What a sight!
Qiao Ze was still sitting in his usual posture, stiffly upright, slightly turning his head to look out the window.
The girl who had complained about the heat as soon as she got in the car was now curled up comfortably like a little cat, leaning on Qiao Ze's left side.
And she hadn't forgotten to hold onto Qiao Ze's hand.
Li Jiangao saw that Mr. Zhang, whom Su Mucheng had mentioned, moved his lips several times as if he wanted to say something but then held back.
Li Jiangao couldn't help but feel a bit awkward.
He decided to break the silence in the car, "Mucheng, what does your dad do?"
"He owns a small company. I've heard him say that it mainly helps clients develop software."
Oh, a software outsourcing company...
It mustn't be that easy of a business to run these days!
Li Jiangao thought to himself.
"So Mr. Su's company is pretty big, huh? Does it have business here in Xilin?"
"No, Professor Li, I'm Mucheng's dad's personal secretary, and have been with him for five years. The company doesn't have any business or offices in Xilin. We just rented this car yesterday," the driver, who was driving, interjected with a smile to add his own explanation.
"Oh, I see!" Hearing this explanation, Li Jiangao felt somewhat relieved.
At least it wasn't the cliché story of a rich princess falling for a poor boy.
He had actually been concerned that Su Mucheng's father was some significant tycoon inviting them to a trap.
He himself didn't mind, but he didn't want the kids' pride to get hurt.
That would be no fun at all.