Luan Yenan simply opened his trench coat and wrapped the petite Zuo Baixuan inside.
Since Zuo Baixuan changed her strategy without warning, Luan Yenan also needs to change his modus operandi in order not to fall behind.
The trench coat and Luan Yenan came up, enveloped in warmth.
Caught off guard, Zuo Baixuan also caught a faint whiff of vodka. The non-aggressive vodka didn't alarm her.
Even Zuo Baixuan, who had learned to "play the rogue," didn't feel like she had lost anything. Her face flushed slightly, but she still wrapped her arms around Luan Yenan's slender waist.
She had witnessed Luan Yenan's self-discipline during this period; he would insist on exercising every day, even if he left early and returned late.
My body fat percentage has dropped significantly, and my muscle definition is even more pronounced than before; you can feel it just by hugging me like this.
Luan Yenan received an unexpected hug, took a shallow breath, and looked down to see only Zuo Baixuan's hair whorl. He squinted for a moment before resting his chin on the hair whorl.
"It's not that I'm avoiding you, I'm just a bit busy. If you need anything, I can let you know what I'm doing in the future."
"Who asked you to report? And even if you were to report, it should be you who takes the initiative, not me who asks, right?" Zuo Baixuan seemed to be seriously discussing the way husband and wife should get along with Luan Yenan.
When Zuo Baixuan didn't get a reply, she pushed him away slightly and raised her head.
The sudden tilt of his head caught Luan Yenan off guard.
Luan Yenan's heart skipped a beat as he saw those peach blossom eyes staring straight at him, full of smiles.
Although Zuo Baixuan was looking up from a lower position, she had the upper hand: "What's wrong? Why aren't you saying anything?"
Luan Yenan's gaze swept around again before finally settling back on Zuo Baixuan's face. He asked seriously, his aura focused, "It seems that while I've been busy this past week, you haven't been idle either; you've practiced a lot."
Luan Yenan's gaze was deep and imposing, but it wasn't the pressure from an Alpha; it came from Luan Yenan himself.
Zuo Baixuan didn't intend to resist, so she let go and took a step back, behaving as obediently as a little white rabbit: "It's not really practice, I just figured out some things. Is this good news for you?"
The last sentence had a retroflex consonant, and the speaker even blinked slightly while saying it.
Brightly, her cheerful mood was written all over her face.
Luan Yenan knew that this cheerful little rabbit was always ready to bite, but he didn't know when or why it would bite.
But it doesn't matter, at least it's exactly what I wanted for now. Luan Yenan chuckled briefly and said in a tone that left no room for negotiation, "In that case, come and listen to my speech at noon today."
"A speech?" This was the first time Zuo Baixuan had heard of this. She shivered as a gust of wind blew her way and hid to Luan Yenan's side.
Luan Yenan smiled, put his arm around the person, and walked back: "It'll be at the auditorium this noon."
When Zuo Baixuan heard the time and place, she remembered that the college had announced that the lecture was about "cutting-edge information technology" and was open to the entire grade. She just didn't know that it would be Luan Yenan's lecture.
She usually doesn't apply to give lectures that are open to the entire grade and are basic science popularization in nature. Unless the professor is very famous, she usually doesn't apply to participate.
"You're so famous now, there shouldn't be any seats left, right?" Meeting Luan Yennan's questioning gaze, Zuo Baixuan explained, "The seats are supposed to be reserved. I didn't submit my name, so even if I said I wanted to go now, there wouldn't be a chance."
“Then come pick me up after the speech,” Luan Yenan said matter-of-factly.
They haven't been seen together in so long; if they don't come forward to deny the rumors soon, they might really be declared divorced.
Zuo Baixuan didn't ask why, but smiled and raised her peach blossom eyes: "Are you a child? Why are you still picking me up?"
Taking advantage of the soft, bright light, Luan Yenan stared at Zuo Baixuan's lips. The scabs had healed, but she couldn't find any evidence of the gentle comfort she had felt in her dream.
Look away.
“My popularity seems to have skyrocketed lately,” Luan Yenan replied.
Zuo Baixuan found it slightly amusing.
When Luan Yenan puts away his aura and wicked sense of humor, he can also be like a child, a little mischievous and childish.
Well, it probably still has something to do with a perverse sense of humor.
“They’re going too far, knowing you have a wife.” Zuo Baixuan tugged at the butterfly by her ear and glanced at Luan Yenan.
It was also hanging brightly in Luan Yenan's ear.
"They won't let me go, so I can only rely on you." Luan Yenan's tone was somewhat helpless.
It's rare for Luan Yenan to encounter something that makes him feel helpless.
In my past life, I had my secretary handle all of these things.
Luan Yenan is known for being heartless and indifferent to love.
She not only doesn't expect or believe in love, but she also feels that dating itself is a waste of too much time.
Randomly pairing her up with someone might cause her to hold a grudge and lose her chance to compete.
However, Luan Yenan currently lacks the power to control the lives and deaths of these people, which leads some to believe that they can try to get involved with her.
Luan Yenan led Zuo Baixuan back to the office and then left.
Jiang Lingdan immediately poked her head out.
Zuo Baixuan glanced at the empty office and asked, "Where's my senior? It seems like she hasn't eaten with us for several days in a row."
"I don't know what my senior has been busy with lately. She just gave me the keys to lock the door and then ran off. Maybe she has other work to do. Wait a minute, are you trying to change the subject, Xiao Zuo?"
"Why change the subject? You've only peeked out and haven't even said anything yet." Zuo Baixuan said calmly as she went to her office to pack her things.
"I just want to ask, what's going on here?" Jiang Lingdan stood by the door, looking like she wouldn't let Zuo Baixuan leave until she heard an answer.
"She has a speech at noon today, and she asked me to pick her up after her speech," Zuo Baixuan answered truthfully.
Jiang Lingdan immediately looked puzzled.
Knowing Jiang Lingdan as Zuo Baixuan does, this expression already showed her internally ranting, but she just didn't say it out loud.
"Just say what you want to say, don't block my way. I still want to have lunch with you." Zuo Baixuan patted Jiang Lingdan's shoulder.
Since his magical duel with Luan Yenan, dealing with Jiang Lingdan has become much easier.
Jiang Lingdan stepped aside and boldly spoke up: "I really don't understand your situation. What kind of drama is this, where she's chasing and she's caught in a chase?"
Zuo Baixuan was amused by Jiang Lingdan and said, "What are you talking about? Isn't she in the spotlight again? She's become a hot commodity, so she wants me, her legal wife, to show my face and assert my dominance."
"Tsk tsk tsk, Xiao Zuo'er, I'm not trying to be mean, but I feel like your attitude is completely different from before. You seem to be enjoying it a bit now, and so does she." Jiang Lingdan locked the office door and looked up in the direction Luan Yennan had left.
Zuo Baixuan did not answer, but simply walked forward silently.
Jiang Lingdan glanced at Zuo Baixuan, a faint smile on her face, as if she had a new plan or intention after opening up her Ren and Du meridians. She couldn't explain it, but she seemed to have a sudden realization.
Tsk, are both of these people crazy?
They're a perfect match.
Jiang Lingdan muttered to herself for a while before starting to play on her phone.
When we arrived at the university student activity center, we saw the poster on the wall.
Jiang Lingdan stroked her chin and asked, "Zuo'er, are you planning to participate in this year's Best Singer competition?"
"I won't participate. I never participate in these things." Zuo Baixuan glanced at the poster on the wall.
I didn't see anything special about it. It was the same as in previous years, with a flashy graphic design, a few shadowy figures and microphone stickers.
Jiang Lingdan pressed on, "So, are you planning to go see it?"
"I never go to see it either, what's wrong?" Zuo Baixuan looked at Jiang Lingdan with suspicion, wondering why she would ask such an unusual question.
Jiang Lingdan shrugged: "I knew you hadn't heard that Luan Yenan was on the list of invited teachers for this year's Top Ten Campus Singers competition."
"Such a thing exists?" Zuo Baixuan's expression widened; she was not only unheard of it, but also quite surprised.
"It's become a convention, a tradition, to have teachers who sing well or are popular participate as a gimmick to attract students to the activities. Your teacher, Ms. Luan, must have been assigned a task, like today's speech. I heard it was given to her by the principal when she joined the school." Jiang Lingdan held her phone, this was the latest news she had just heard.
Zuo Baixuan remained silent for a while, not even noticing the teasing remark about "your teacher Luan".
Jiang Lingdan continued, "When Luan Yenan was still studying at our university, her peak popularity was probably during the Best Singer Competition. I heard she was one of the top ten singers in her year. Now, as a teacher, she's still very popular. She's achieved both. She's truly outstanding, your Teacher Luan."
This time, Zuo Baixuan took the words "your teacher Luan" to heart and nodded: "I understand. My teacher Luan is too outstanding. It seems I need to make some plans, otherwise it will be too dangerous."
Jiang Lingdan poked her ear, wondering if she had heard correctly.
But when he saw passersby walking by, he realized that Zuo Baixuan was acting.
But she really wanted to remind herself of this good friend.
Your current behavior is truly "dangerous"; the worst thing is when someone starts acting and begins to believe it themselves.
After all, even as an informed bystander, she was almost convinced!
...
Luan Yenan ate a quick lunch at the school cafeteria before heading to the venue to prepare for his speech.
Although the principal's original intention was to make things difficult for Luan Yenan because he was angry that he had been tricked into giving him a visiting professorship.
But later, after discovering that Luan Yenan was truly capable, he changed his mind.
As more and more applicants joined Luan Yenan's speech, the number became so large that it was difficult to select the best candidates. The principal, in a moment of desperation, gave Luan Yenan special treatment, making an exception and scheduling the 40-minute speech in the grand auditorium, a venue typically reserved for large events.
Luan Yenan was preparing backstage, while the seats at the front of the stage were bustling with activity, gradually filling up with people.
Some were curious about who Luan Yenan was, while others hoped she would bring some news related to "blockchain." Of course, there were also those who didn't believe Luan Yenan really had such abilities and were simply there to watch the spectacle.
The lights around the auditorium were turned off, leaving only the stage light on. The screen went down, revealing a carefully prepared PowerPoint presentation.
The murmurs among the passengers increased.
Sizzle—!
The sudden, piercing noise from the speakers startled everyone.
The students were about to unleash their anger.
Then you see the tall and slender Luan Yenan holding a microphone, walking clattering on the wooden floor of the lectern in her high heels.
Everyone held their breath, and the sounds they made were silenced.
Since it was indoors, Luan Yenan took off his trench coat and casually hung it on one side of the podium.
His deep eyes swept across the audience.
A clear and intellectual voice traveled into the microphone, amplified by the speakers, and transformed into a casual opening remark: "Hello everyone, I am Luan Yenan, and the topic of my speech today is..."
The auditorium was very quiet.
Most of them had never met Luan Yenan in person, and all their knowledge of her came from rumors.
Today, however, I was captivated by her aura at first glance and by the first sound I heard.