Chapter 342 The Background Fiancée in Campus Novel (45)

Chapter 342: The Background Fiancée in a Campus Story (45)

"Tang Qing! Shen Shu’s confession worked!"

After leaving St. John's University, the system was still marveling. Shen Shu’s confession today came out of nowhere—but maybe it was bound to happen. Tang Qing’s arrival had blindsided Shen Shu. The cold, top student had recognized his feelings early on and bottled them up until now.

Too bad Tang Qing still rejected Shen Shu.

Thinking back to their farewell just moments ago, the system’s mind involuntarily started playing a series of sad BGM tracks, each song sadder than the last!

Suddenly!

The car slammed on the brakes!

Tang Qing, sitting in the backseat, lurched forward uncontrollably—fortunately, she managed to grab the handle above the window just in time!

"Sorry, miss!"

The driver, realizing his mistake, hurriedly apologized. "Miss, it’s just... a guy just darted out in front..."

The driver sounded shaken—it had been terrifying!

A mountain bike had abruptly appeared during normal driving!

"Miss... you know this guy?" The driver pointed at the figure now picking themselves up from the ground, cautiously asking, "The way they acted... it seems they were targeting you."

Listening to the driver’s description, Tang Qing frowned slightly. This setup...

Cen Yinghuai?

The car window rolled down, revealing the familiar face of the young master.

"Tang Qing! I caught up to you!" Cen Yinghuai’s voice was breathless, his eyes blazing like stars—way too intense!

He had thrown down the microphone and dashed out of the auditorium, just in time to see Tang Qing getting into the car...

He couldn’t leave it like that. He wanted to say so much but hadn't had the chance.

Heartbroken, Cen Yinghuai turned right back around!

He had already rehearsed his speech!

His speech was prepped! These words... he had to say them to Tang Qing today!

No hesitation, he pedaled his mountain bike like mad to catch up!

The system: "This guy’s nuts—did he turbocharge that bike?!"

Despite the sarcasm, the system couldn’t help but edge closer, dying to know what Cen Yinghuai would say next.

"Tang Qing!"

"I..." After a beat, Cen Yinghuai shouted, "I like you!"

Classic Young Master Cen!

Jumping right into a confession!

"I admit, the way I handled the annulment was reckless, even pretty messed up..." Cen Yinghuai had thought about it for a long time, especially recalling his past actions and words, which had inadvertently caused Tang Qing distress.

Got engaged, then immediately wrote "widowed"...

That was seriously messed up.

"At first, I didn't know you were a girl... You have no idea, I was starting to think I was going crazy."

Looking for the same shower gel in the bathroom, those accidental touches, those weird heart-pounding moments...

When he found out Tang Qing was actually a girl, everything suddenly made sense! So that was it—he'd been falling for her without realizing it.

But...

He'd been the one to push her away himself.

Thinking back on his past behavior, Cen Yinghuai couldn't help but cringe. After a brief hesitation, he continued, "Tang Qing, judging you without ever meeting you—I was a total idiot."

He sounded down but careful, his eyes locked onto Tang Qing’s face. "But now... it’s different."

"I know exactly what kind of person you are."

Perhaps from the very first day Tang Qing stood up for Xin Ke, he had noticed her.

Xin Ke was right—no matter the situation, Tang Qing was like his little sun...

She just naturally shone, naturally catching his eye, even making him want more.

"I like you, Tang Qing."

Another confession. Cen eldest young master stared at Tang Qing intently, asking carefully, "Can we... start over from now on?"

System: Detected increase in Cen Yinghuai’s affection level. Current love meter: 92 points.

Standing before Tang Qing, Cen Yinghuai was completely at a loss for the first time, even anxious, nervously waiting for her answer...

After a long silence, he finally heard Tang Qing speak: "If we leave feelings out of it..."

"We can start over."

"Hello, Tang Qing."

Like it was their first meeting, Tang Qing extended her hand.

Cen Yinghuai looked up and saw her familiar smile as she said, "Cen Yinghuai, if there’s something you really need to say next time, you can just WeChat me."

"My car insurance is expensive."

Just then, a car behind them, blocked by the scene, honked sharply. Both Cen Yinghuai and Tang Qing couldn't help but laugh.

......

One day during vacation, Tang Qing was abruptly awakened by noise outside.

A new neighbor was moving in.

Looking downstairs, she spotted Song Yunyun from the Song family—the white-bearded old man was getting worked up. "Whoa, careful there!"

"That's my newly acquired vase! Easy does it!"

"Oh, that one too! Be gentle with that one! I've been tending to this begonia for eight years!"

Perched on a small stool, Song Yunyun squatted by the door, keeping a close eye on the movers, paranoid about his precious items getting damaged. Every time the workers moved too roughly, his heart skipped a beat.

Ugh, this is all that kid's fault.

Chasing after someone right to their doorstep and dragging an old man like me into moving too!

After decades in one place, this was his first major move. Song Yunyun could feel his age catching up with him…

Just as he took out a handkerchief to wipe his sweat, someone handed him a cup of hot tea from behind.

"Grandpa Song, thirsty?"

The rich aroma told him everything—premium Da Hong Pao!

Song Yunyun's grumpy expression instantly melted into a smile.

"Ah, Tang Qing, my dear."

"I knew you'd be the thoughtful one…"

Chuckling, he took the tea from Tang Qing, his expression warm. "See…"

"Getting old—can't do much anymore!"

"The minute my grandson decides, this old man has to pack up and move too!"

"That brat deliberately bought the villa next to yours. What do you think he's scheming?"

What else could it be?

Dr. Song must be feeling the pressure…

After making shaky peace with Cen Yinghuai, he kept inventing reasons to see Tang Qing—sometimes even right in front of Song Yijin.

And then there was Shen Shu. After maxing out his affection points, he went abroad but still sent little gifts from time to time—flowers, books, cookies—each gift carefully picked, his lingering feelings obvious…

With two rivals making such strong plays, Song Yijin was definitely feeling threatened.

Lost in thought, Tang Qing suddenly spotted Dr. Song himself.

The picture of elite refinement, sleeves rolled up, holding what was supposedly a potted plant his grandfather had nurtured for six years. The usually refined young master now looked unexpectedly domestic.

"Did we wake you?"

"Sorry, I already told the movers to keep it down."

Tang Qing couldn't help but smile. Pointing at the plant in Song Yijin’s hands, she asked in surprise, "You… carrying stuff?"

Wait, isn't he a total neat freak?

Song Yijin sighed. "Had to."

"If I didn’t start moving things first, he wouldn’t budge."

After several family meetings, Song Yunyun still refused to relocate—until Song Yijin personally hauled the first plant over!

The old man was worried about his treasured possessions, which was why he chased them all the way outside.

Overhearing their conversation, the white-bearded old man, Song Yunyun, huffed angrily, "Tch!"

"You kids and your dating drama—unbelievable!"

"Making me move is bad enough, but now my plants too?!"

Seeing this, Tang Qing was about to explain her relationship with Song Yijin, but the doctor jumped in first, "Grandpa’s not wrong..."

"Tang Qing, I really do want to date you."

With such straightforward words, Song Yijin's gentle eyes were now locked intently on Tang Qing...

"Tang Qing, I like you."

"You’re why I’m moving..."

The system announced: "Detected an increase in Song Yijin's affection value. Current affection value: 97 points."

Before a stunned Tang Qing could respond, Song Yunyun beside her grew impatient, "Hey!"

"You brat!"

"I won't interrupt your confession, but you're still holding my treasured possessions! Don’t you dare drop them!"