Chapter 3: The Long-Legged Uncle Part 2

  Three months later.

  K big.

  "Hey, have you heard? This time's Jessup International Moot Court actually has a dance academy on the list of finalists, and they're going to represent our school in the national competition!"

  "Damn it, are all of Waiyuan and Falü College dead?"

  "Is it, is it! Or is our school going to change tactics this time because of the poor results in previous years and use a beauty trap instead?"

  Hahaha...

  Such conversations filled every corner of the campus. Yes, everyone was discussing Su Luo, who had been through hardships and was planning a glorious comeback.

  Although she couldn't see Qi Yu Xuan during this time, she wasn't idle at all. On the one hand, she had to gradually change people's impression of the original host, and on the other hand, she was working hard to prepare for the competition. Although she initially participated with the intention of shocking Qi Yu Xuan, after a few rounds, she really fell in love with this verbal sparring and collision of thoughts.

  It wasn't clear when it started, but people who knew Suoluo noticed that she had changed. She was no longer flashy and attention-seeking, nor did she wear elaborate makeup or dress up, yet somehow she seemed even more beautiful than before, and surprisingly, she even participated in such a tall, big, and high-profile competition.

  After another hard-won victory over their opponents, Sulolo and her teammates finally helped bring back the championship trophy, also causing a stir in a small circle.

  "Wow, that debater is so beautiful and speaks English really well. Although I only understood the self-introduction part, it was amazing!"

  "Right, right! Didn't you see that part of the debate? The pig-headed guy on the opposing team would blush and stutter whenever he looked at her, completely losing his composure!"

  "I heard it's a dance academy, looks like we can't mock them for being 'uncultured and scary' anymore."

  “……”

  Of course, any remarks can't be one-sided, there are always some sarcastic and abusive ones.

  "You don't know, do you? Suluo's reputation used to be terrible. I heard she was a mistress for rich people and had several abortions every year. Let me tell you... (But that's not true. As soon as Suluo entered university, she was taken care of by Qi Yuxuan, and up until now, she hasn't changed employers. Moreover, Qi is always careful when it comes to these things, so he wouldn't give women any opportunities.)"

  "It's tough these days, even a street vendor has such high quality, can't afford to get hurt!"

  "I heard she was dumped by a man and got stimulated, so she worked hard."

  "Is this for real? Being dumped by a man actually has this function, then I want to be dumped too! The college English Test Band 4 is coming up soon, last year I asked Brother Chun and Brother Zeng for help but still didn't pass, this year I'll ask Su Luo!"

  “……”

  Su Luo felt she could make her move now that the atmosphere had been built up sufficiently.

  "Xiao Ya, are you going to Minmin's birthday party tonight? Can you help me deliver this gift to her?"

  She said that Minmin is Zhao Weiguo's mistress, a two-time Suoluo. The original host was introduced to Qi Yuxuan through her. In the original book, Zhao Weiguo invited his friends, including Qi Yuxuan, to help him save face for Fang Minmin tonight. The unyielding "Suoluo" also came uninvited and ended up embarrassing herself.

  "Okay, wow, what's this, the box is so long. By the way, why didn't you go yourself?" Although the original host was not invited, but recently popular "Su Luo Luo" did receive an invitation letter.

  "Never mind, I won't go anyway, to avoid awkwardness when we meet... Remember to wish him a happy birthday for me. By the way, since the box is hard to carry, take a taxi and I'll reimburse you later." Xiaoya knew about Su Luo's and Qi Yuxuan's situation, so she didn't persuade her anymore.

  The party was held in a private club, where a group of people were eating and drinking merrily. Finally, it was time for the most anticipated part - unwrapping gifts. (You guys hurry up, someone is waiting anxiously at school.)

  Wow!

  Wow!

  Wow!

  Every time we take out an item, everyone has to cooperate and exclaim in surprise, but actually they are all similar, just some clothes, accessories, perfume, handbags, only a few brands and price differences.

  "What's this? A tube of badminton rackets? Who sent it? Hurry up and open it to take a look."

  "Wow!" This time it was really an exclamation of surprise, as Su Luo sent a oil painting, which depicted Fang Minmin dancing ballet.

  When it comes to oil painting, I have to mention the source of Su Luo's multiple talents. First of all, she benefited from being born into a family of scholars and artists, with her father being a diplomat and her mother being a professor at an art academy, so she naturally inherited their language talent and artistic cells. Her relatives were also elites in various industries, and since she was young and beautiful, learning quickly, everyone wanted to take her as an apprentice, and she herself was interested, Su's parents were delighted, and unintentionally, they raised a little prodigy.

  Before crossing over, Su Luo was always low-key and didn't like to show off, but this time in order to complete the task, he really had no choice, and could only use all his skills.

  "Who sent this? Come out quickly and let me give you a kiss!" The charming and seductive birthday boy was so excited that he couldn't help but twist his waist and say in a spoiled tone.

  Everyone looks at me, I look at you, but no one stands out.

  At this time, the dizzy and confused Xiaoya suddenly reacted: "Ah, I remembered, it was Luoluo who sent me to give it to you, saying that it was a birthday gift." As soon as these words came out, the room exploded.

  "Lolo? Which Lolo? Isn't that our acquaintance Suluo?"

  "How is it possible, she doesn't have that kind of ability."

  "How is it impossible? He recently participated in an English debate and even won the national championship. I heard that the principal personally met with him."

  "Get it custom-made with a photo on Taobao, this level of quality, tsk! I'll ask her for the link later."

  "Didn't you see the discount in the corner?"

  "The signature can also be customized!"

  “……”

  Everyone has their own say, all sorts of guesses.

  "Are you saying that Su Luo isn't a transmigrator?" a female student who liked reading online novels guessed. (Honestly, I have to say the truth now!)

  "I think she was stimulated by Director Qi!" Someone joked, looking at Qi Yuxuan, if Su Luo were here, she would definitely say thank you, finally getting to the point.

  "Yes, yes, Sulolo has changed a lot recently. At first, I thought she was just feeling down because of the breakup and didn't dress up, but it's been several months now and she still looks like that."

  "I think she looks better now than before, and her temper has changed a lot too. One day I accidentally spilled water on her and she even smiled at me."

  "I think she's really down in the dumps, and Director Qi is really ruthless!"

  “……”

  Qī Yǔ Xuān held his wine cup and hugged his new lover, Xiǎo Měi, pretending to be nonchalant as he listened to the crowd's teasing jokes. In reality, his heart was already quite disturbed, yet at the same time, he felt a little indescribable pride and secret joy.

  "You'd better stop guessing and just call him over to ask directly."

  Finally! Finally! Sulolo's efforts over the past few months have shown signs of paying off.

  This proposal was immediately met with unanimous approval from all the men and women present, and the task of making the phone call naturally fell to Fang Minmin.

  What is Su Luo doing at this time? Is she waiting? No, she is in the school team committee office with their captain sorting out the documents for this competition. The teacher in charge said to keep it as a reference material for next time. When Fang Minmin called her, she first refused by saying she was busy, but later couldn't resist everyone's enthusiastic invitation and reluctantly agreed.

  When he heard Su Luo was coming, Qi Yu Xuan, who had originally planned to leave first, decided not to go after all.

  I'm just giving Zhao Weiguo face, absolutely no other meaning.

  "Alright, Wei Shao, a friend's birthday is calling me over, I'll stop here for today." This Wei Shao is none other than the captain of the K University Debate Team, Wei Lan, a man whose looks surpass his family background and whose eloquence surpasses his looks, an unconventional rich kid who also happens to be Su Luo's current pursuer.

  "It's so late, I'll send you home."

  "Alright, thanks for the trouble." I was going to bring you along anyway, hehe.

  Wei Lan drove Su Luo to the party venue. Unbeknownst to them, a crazy betting session had just ended inside, with Zhao Wei Guo as the banker, on whether Su Luo's abnormal behavior was to win back Qi Yu Xuan. Due to the presence of many conspiracy theorists, the odds that Su Luo would not take the initiative to win back Qi Yu Xuan had already reached 1:17.

  "What a lively scene!" The voice of Su Luo arrived before she did.

  "Lolo you're here!" "Long time no see!" "You're getting prettier and prettier!" The crowd enthusiastically greeted her, but Su Lolo was the key to their suppressed bets.

  "Hey, who's this handsome guy? Hurry up and introduce him." Someone saw Wei Lan following behind Su Luo and couldn't help but gossip.

  "Wei Lan, also from our school, Law Department." "Hello, I'm a friend of Luo Luo's, Wei Lan." Wei Da Shao was used to seeing the world and naturally greeted everyone with ease.

  "I said, why didn't you come on my birthday today? It turns out someone is busy with a date and values romance over friendship! Three cups as punishment, three cups!"

  "Drink if you dare, who's afraid of whom!" Su Luo didn't deny or refuse, but instead fully activated her original mode, laughing and chatting with the crowd, coming and going.

  What's going on? Shouldn't it be a tragic love story with tears and silence?

  Those who think so may be disappointed, because she didn't plan to do so at all. After all, no one present is stupid, and Qi Yuxuan doesn't like white lotus flowers either.

  "Lolo, I heard you've been doing great lately and even won the national English debate championship. How come I didn't know you had this skill?" Someone couldn't help but ask, while others intentionally or unintentionally perked up their ears to listen.

  "Wow, I'm short of money lately, so I have to behave well. My parents will send me more money when they're in a good mood. How's that? Am I giving you guys face?!" Who would have thought it'd be this answer?! All my friends are stunned, hahaha! Sulolo thought maliciously.

  "Haven't thanked you yet, this painting is yours, right? It's really well done, muah muah!" Fang Minmin also came to probe.

  "Yes, just don't despise me for being stingy, can't afford branded ones so I have to DIY."

  "When did you learn to paint?"

  "I used to go to the Children's Palace when I was a kid."

  This is how every question that everyone was curious about was casually brushed off by Su Luo, and the crowd who were originally expecting a deep confession or some earth-shattering revelation couldn't help but feel disappointed. How could it be like this, it's really not interesting. The only person who might be happy is probably that guy who bet on Su Luo not chasing after Qi Yu Xuan, looks like he can earn some money now.

  Zi Yuxuan had been quietly observing her since she came from Suoluo - her clothes and dressing were different from usual, without makeup, looking much fresher, but her words and deeds were not much different from the past, still lively and playful, not having any of the reserve that a girl should have.

  When Su Luo said that her recent change had nothing to do with him, Qi Yuxuan felt that his previous joy and self-pity were truly laughable. She didn't even put you in her eyes, and soon found another handsome and young one.

  Could it be... that I've grown old and lost my charm!? That can't be, Little Mei just said last week that I looked like her senior.

  The more he thought about it, the more uneasy and crisis-ridden Qi Da Shu became. Taking advantage of Xiao Mei's trip to the bathroom, he secretly took out his phone, turned on the front camera, and began observing himself:

  Hmm, no wrinkles, hairline hasn't receded, facial features are very three-dimensional, indeed still as handsome as ever! Haha! Young guys, tremble with fear, you're all too tender, the ones who are popular now are still mature men like me!

  "Hmm, have I gained a bit of weight? No way! Qi Yuxuan nervously touched his chin and secretly pinched his belly when no one was looking. Lately, there have been too many drinking gatherings, maybe he should go exercise tomorrow? The gym membership card from last time should still be valid, but where did he put it... He's also heard that men's beauty spas are quite good these days, maybe he'll go and get a treatment?"

  Appearing to be serious and expressionless, like he's handling official business on his phone, Director Qi has actually fallen into a dimension of self-admiration and narcissism. Thanks to Wei Lan and Su Luo Luo, he's become more and more obsessed with beauty treatments.