Chapter 95 Striving

Chapter 95 Striving

"Lu Hanchuan, you're just attracted to looks, and that’s not right."

Lu Hanchuan: "I accept the criticism, and I’m asking Ye Xiaoxiao to give me a chance to reform."

Ye Xiaoxiao looked at him suspiciously, "You’re really willing to change?"

Lu Hanchuan nodded, "Anything you think is wrong, I can change, but Xiao Xiao... you’ve got to give me a chance."

Ye Xiaoxiao didn’t understand, "What kind of chance are you talking about?"

Lu Hanchuan reached out and pulled her closer.

Ye Xiaoxiao stumbled, nearly colliding with him.

It was a very close distance, and when Lu Hanchuan lowered his head, his breath brushed against her face. She felt the air around them grow warmer.

"Xiao Xiao, be with me, and I’ll prove to you that love at first sight isn’t just a passing thing. One year, ten years, a hundred years, my feelings won’t ever change."

Her heart raced.

Ye Xiaoxiao’s heart was racing, but her thoughts were clear.

"Lu Hanchuan, can I have some time to think?"

Lu Hanchuan didn’t press Ye Xiaoxiao further; he was content with her answer.

If she had outright refused, it would’ve been the end, truly hopeless.

"Alright, take all the time you need. Xiao Xiao, I can wait, but just don’t keep me waiting too long, okay? It would be very hard for me."

Lu Hanchuan’s voice even held a note of sadness.

With his looks and family background, just by lowering his guard a little, he could charm any girl instantly.

But Ye Xiaoxiao’s resolve was firm, and she stubbornly looked away.

"Just take me back to school for now."

Lu Hanchuan played the pity card but knew when to back off, "Let’s go."

On the way back, Ye Xiaoxiao remained silent.

Although she said she would consider it, Ye Xiaoxiao knew she was already wavering.

Although she had never been in a relationship, many people had confessed to her since she was young, and she had never been conflicted.

Like is like.

Dislike is dislike.

Agreeing to consider it actually meant she had a good impression.

When they arrived at the school gate, Ye Xiaoxiao was quick to open the car door.

Lu Hanchuan grabbed Ye Xiaoxiao just as she was about to step out of the car.

"Xiao Xiao, go back and really think about it. I'll be waiting for your answer when we meet again."

Ye Xiaoxiao felt the warmth of his palm through her sleeve.

"I understand."

With that, she quickly pulled her hand away, opened the door, and stepped out.

Lu Hanchuan called after her, "Take it easy!"

Ye Xiaoxiao sped up her pace.

...

Back in her dorm, Ye Xiaoxiao's emotions were still in turmoil.

She leafed through a few pages of the medical book from Song Guangjing before finally calming down.

"Still hitting the books, huh?"

Xia Li and He Jing had just come back from a full day of classes, their schedules packed.

Ye Xiaoxiao closed the book, "Just flipping through it."

Xia Li set the book aside and started gossiping, "I heard there was a super hot guy waiting downstairs today. Unfortunately, we were in class and didn't see him."

Ye Xiaoxiao tuned out the conversation.

She could guess who it was without even looking.

He Jing teased, "If he's waiting at the girls' dorm, he's probably taken. Don't get your hopes up."

Xia Li covered her face and sat on the chair, "I'm dreaming of a whirlwind romance."

He Jing had no choice but to say, "You're all talk and no action."

Xia Li couldn't argue. Even if a guy confessed, she might not say yes.

He Jing: "So, are you guys thinking of joining any clubs?"

Xia Li rested her chin on her hand: "I'd love to join the drama club, but it's only for performing arts majors."

"I'm already in the Youth Literature Club." He Jing then looked at Ye Xiaoxiao: "Xiao Xiao, any clubs catching your eye?"

In her past life, besides medicine, Ye Xiaoxiao's family had encouraged other hobbies.

As a kid, her parents were too busy, so they signed her up for a bunch of extracurriculars.

But her standout skill was playing the violin.

If the school choir was looking for members, she might consider it.

But in response to her roommate's question, Ye Xiaoxiao simply said, "I'm not really into clubs."

Xia Li chimed in, "Clubs aren't all that. They demand a lot of time, which can eat into studying. A brainiac like you probably wouldn't be into that."

Ye Xiaoxiao smiled, "If I find something suitable, I'll give it a try."

The dormitory door opened, and Li Meiru and Wang Jiao walked in from outside.

"Guys, our school's freshman dance is this Friday, are you all ready?"

Wang Jiao exclaimed as soon as she entered.

Xia Li was stunned: "Freshman dance?"

Wang Jiao spun around: "This is a tradition of Jinghua University. The freshman dance is an event held to welcome new students. Both new and old students can attend. At the dance, boys can invite girls to dance a social dance to get to know each other better."

Xia Li was both excited and scared, "But I don't know how to dance."

Wang Jiao: "You can learn. There are seniors teaching a dance class in Room 409 of the Diligence Building. Anyone can go and learn."

Xia Li looked at her companions, "Are you going? I want to go."

Ye Xiaoxiao: "If it's just social dancing, I know the steps, but I'm not interested in attending the dance."

Xia Li, however, begged Ye Xiaoxiao, "Come on, come on. The freshman dance is a one-time thing, it's a shame to miss out! And we came to university to experience a better life, not to be in prison. If you don't participate in anything, it's so boring."

Ye Xiaoxiao: "Isn't it held every year?"

Xia Li: "But next year you won't be a freshman anymore."

Although Xia Li was trying to convince her, these words did remind Ye Xiaoxiao.

Since she has come to this time, she should also experience life properly.

"Alright then, I'll go with you to take a look at that dance class."

Xia Li: "Okay, I'll let you know then."

Wang Jiao, on the other hand, started trying on the dress she would wear on Friday, comparing one after another.

"Do you think this looks good on me?"

Xia Li nodded, "It looks great."

She also had a dress, but it wasn't as vibrant as Wang Jiao's.

But even so, Wang Jiao was still not satisfied, "I have to go out, to the tailor's shop to place a rush order. I must turn heads."

Wang Jiao left the dormitory under Xia Li's jealous look.

"I also want to make a new dress, but my living expenses are running low."

Ye Xiaoxiao remembered something when she heard about living expenses.

She took something out of the bag she carried during the day, it was the red envelope that Grandma Lu had given her, and she couldn't return it.

Not only was she accumulating more favors, but she was also getting deeper into debt.