Chapter 323 The Background Fiancée in Campus Novel (26)

Chapter 323: The Background Fiancée Character in a Campus Story (26)

"You said you were treating me to dinner... and it's just takeout?" The chopsticks had already been handed to him, but Dr. Song clearly had no intention of eating.

That afternoon, Tang Qing had suddenly texted him, saying she wanted to treat him to a meal.

Holding a quiet excitement, he never expected that her idea of a "treat" would be this spread of colorful takeout boxes in front of him—and worse, she had even had him pick it up himself...

"These are all from top-rated places nearby. Try them."

As if oblivious to the dissatisfaction in Dr. Song’s eyes, Tang Qing casually handed him a cup of milk tea, smiling. "Here, have something sweet. It’ll cheer you up."

Song Yijin replied coldly, "Powdered creamer drink."

"Ugh—Buzzkill!" Grumbling, Tang Qing took a huge gulp right in front of him.

The sweetness exploded on her tongue, and she closed her eyes in bliss.

Watching her like this, Song Yijin was suddenly reminded of the maneki-neko figurine on his desk... irritatingly cute.

Tapping his fingers lightly on the table, he forced himself not to focus too much on Tang Qing’s expression at that moment...

Just as she took her third sip of milk tea, Song Yijin spoke again, "I heard... the Cen family has officially pulled the plug on the engagement."

The sudden topic made the feline-eyed girl's eyes fly open.

"Dr. Song, you’re really in the know."

During the short break, Cen eldest young master had indeed gone back specifically to deal with this engagement.

Rumor had it he threatened to kill himself, strong-arming the Cen family to temporarily abandon the idea of the arranged marriage...

Song Yijin pressed further, "So... you still plan to stay?"

Judging by Cen Yinghuai’s attitude, digging in her heels was pointless—he was utterly against the marriage.

The doctor’s fingers tapped the table a little faster. For some reason, he found himself... strangely eager about Tang Qing’s answer.

As expected, she gave the reply he didn’t want to hear. "Of course I’m staying."

The doctor frowned. "Still not giving up?"

"Are you waiting for Cen Yinghuai to change his mind?"

"Maybe."

Taking another sip of milk tea, Tang Qing answered casually, "Staying doesn’t necessarily mean it’s for Cen Yinghuai."

"After all... with kind-hearted people like Dr. Song at St. John's University... how could I leave?"

She was lying.

Though he clearly detected the teasing tone in her words, when Tang Qing said "how could I leave," his heart did a funny little flip!

His mouth suddenly went dry, Dr. Song instinctively reached for the milk tea on the table—but by the time he realized what he was doing, it was too late.

The sickly-sweet flavor flooded his mouth!

Before he could swallow, his eyes met Tang Qing’s shit-eating grin.

Those crystal-clear eyes were clearly reflecting his own image.

Under her focused gaze, Tang Qing smiled with curved brows and said, "So? School Doctor Song, isn't it sweet?"

Along with Tang Qing's voice, that overly sweet sip of milk tea went down his throat!

Song Yijin visibly frowned—it really was too sweet...

Sickeningly sweet.

The system chimed: "Detected an increase in Song Yijin's affection value. Current affection value: 42 points."

For the rest of the meal, Song Yijin was basically being fed against his will.

He had no interest in any of the takeout food in front of him.

But... if it was something Tang Qing placed into his bowl...

The doctor still slowly and reluctantly ate it.

Just as the meal was about to end, there was a commotion outside the school clinic!

......

"Shen Shu!" Lurking by the door, Cen Yinghuai was startled when he suddenly spotted an old acquaintance!

Damn it... even while sneaking around, he could run into a fellow snoop!

"You're here too?" Cen Yinghuai's tone was full of surprise—he never would’ve imagined Shen Shu would also be at the school clinic at this hour!

Originally, he wasn’t all that interested in Tang Qing and School Doctor Song’s meal.

He had even been about to go to bed, but then Xin Ke casually mentioned, "Tang Qing seems to get along really well with School Doctor Song, huh..."

"During ceramics class, Tang Qing even made a maneki-neko specifically for School Doctor Song."

All he got were kitty cookies, yet Song Yijin got an entire maneki-neko!

For some reason, Cen Yinghuai suddenly felt slighted and couldn’t help feeling jealous.

"Apparently, Tang Qing has School Doctor Song saved in her contacts as... some kind of 'saint'?"

Such high praise?

"Just now, it looked like Tang Qing was still getting takeout for School Doctor Song..."

How thoughtful.

......

In short, after Xin Ke went on, the eldest young master suddenly was wide awake!

"Cen Yinghuai, what do you suppose Tang Qing and School Doctor Song are eating today? Chinese food or Western food?"

"How would I know!"

Xin Ke had only thrown out the question casually.

After counting sheep in bed... the Cen eldest young master suddenly bolted upright!

So... what delicious food are they eating?!

They've been eating for so long and still haven't come back!

...

Weird!

But I really want to know the answer!

"Are you here to spy too..." The words were on the tip of Cen Yinghuai's tongue, but he forcibly changed his phrasing, "Uh... here to check things out?"

Shen Shu stayed quiet.

Looking into the room, he happened to see Tang Qing putting food on Song Yijin's plate...

They say this guy's a germaphobe.

But now he's sharing plates?

While observing, Shen Shu caught sight of Tang Qing's smiling eyes, all smiles for Song Yijin!

A dangerous glint flashed in Top Student Shen's eyes!

Taking advantage of the moment when Cen Yinghuai wasn't paying attention, he stomped hard on Cen Yinghuai's foot!

"Ow—"

"Shen Shu! What the hell?!" The sudden attack made Cen Yinghuai hop on one foot while clutching the injured one!

Always loud, his voice rang out before he could stop it—too late now!

Crap!

We're busted!

Holding one leg, Cen Yinghuai slowly turned around and, sure enough, met Tang Qing's knowing smirk!

"Young Master Cen, performing acrobatics?"

"Is this... the Golden Rooster Stands Alone?"

You're the chicken!

Cen Yinghuai immediately dropped his foot!

"I... was just passing by, thought I'd take a look..." In his clumsy explanation, Cen Yinghuai surreptitiously poked Shen Shu from an unseen angle, hissing under his breath, "Hey, you're the one who stepped on me..."

"Tell me, what do we do now..."

Someone as smart as him wouldn't do something like this for no reason!

He must have a plan.

Right on cue, Shen Shu spoke up!

"He hurt his foot. He came to have it looked at."

I'm acting injured?

The spaced-out Cen eldest young master quickly snapped out of it! The foot he'd just put down was promptly lifted again!

He immediately started hamming it up at the top of his voice:

"Aiyo!"

"Yes, yes! I almost forgot!"

"My foot is killing me!"