Chapter 359

Chapter 359 - You Can't Graduate If You Don't Go

Eastsea University.

Economics Academy, women's dormitory.

It was a room for four.

The beds were lofted high, with desks nestled underneath each one. The dormitory boasted a private bathroom.

Clothes cluttered the modest space.

Cosmetics sprawled across the desks.

Two girls lounged in pajamas on their beds, absorbed in music and games.

Another girl sat on a chair, deep in a video call with her boyfriend.

The last girl, however, seemed somewhat out of place.

Her bed was immaculately tidy.

Her desk, spotless.

Her complexion was pale, her frame slight.

She gazed listlessly at a book when suddenly, her phone rang.

?Su Qiu jumped.

Breathing deeply, she flipped her phone open with trepidation.

The caller ID drained the color from her already pale face.

“Senior Ye calling again?”

“Su Qiu, if I were you, I would've said yes by now. Senior Ye is good-looking, comes from a wealthy family, and is the principal's son. He's such a catch.”

“Exactly. He's wealthy and handsome. If you're with him, you won't even have to worry about finding a job later on.”

The other three girls turned their attention to her.

?Su Qiu forced a weak smile.

She shakily answered the call.

“Senior.”

Her voice was sweet, yet frail.

“Su Qiu, are you free right now? I'm off this afternoon. How about we grab a bite and catch a movie? I've heard the latest release is quite good.”

“No, Senior, I'm busy,” Su Qiu cut in quickly.

?There was a moment of displeasure from the other end, but it soon passed. “Alright then, make sure you rest up this afternoon. There's a banquet at the school tonight. My dad has invited a lot of top entrepreneurs. You really should come. It'll be beneficial for your future career.”

Su Qiu was about to decline when he added,

“Su Qiu, I've heard you've failed a couple of courses. It might not seem like a big deal now, but if you continue to fail, you might not be able to get your diploma and degree, right?”

Ye Fenglong let out a cold laugh over the phone.

Su Qiu bit her lip.

Her face, already ghostly pale, had now lost all traces of color.

“Exactly! The more innocent she acts, the more Young Master Ye will be smitten!”

“Su Qiu's the smartest in our dorm, isn't she?”

“Definitely! Not everyone gets to attend tonight's banquet, but Su Qiu does. I wish I were in her shoes!”

Her roommates sneered at her.

Su Qiu clenched her fists and bit her lip until her fingers turned white.

?She had done her best to avoid Ye Fenglong.

But she couldn't skip tonight's event. Not attending could mean failing her course or even expulsion.

The stakes were too high.

Yet, what if she did attend?

The banquet would be filled with Ye Fenglong's people.

Su Qiu feared for her safety.

?Her heart grew colder, her suicidal thoughts more persistent.

Just then, her phone rang again.

Startled, Su Qiu let out a scream.

“Why are you screaming? We know it's Young Master Ye calling. No need to flaunt it,” they taunted.

“You act so convincingly every day. But when Young Master Ye calls, you're thrilled.”

“Give it a rest. It must be exhausting.”

Her roommates, startled themselves, rolled their eyes and mocked her.

Su Qiu heard them and felt deeply aggrieved.

?She didn't argue, instead extending her hand to flip her phone over for a closer look.

Su Qiu wondered, “Why is it an unfamiliar number?”

“Who could it be?”

“A telemarketing call?”

But it was a number from Eastsea, not a virtual one.

After a moment's consideration, Su Qiu decided to answer the call.

“Hello? Su Qiu? Remember me? It's Su Ming.”

A warm and breezy voice came through the line.

Su Ming?

Su Qiu paused, momentarily taken aback.

Memories long buried began to resurface.

“Is that you, Mr Su?”

Su Qiu blinked in astonishment, seeking confirmation.

“Yeah, that's me. You went off to study at Eastsea University and didn't even drop me a line. I'm actually in Eastsea right now. I'm about to reach your campus's main entrance. Come out quick; I'm taking you out for some great food,” Su Ming said cheerfully.