My prince

Strange news

In the year 2018, on October 9th,

In the city center of Toronto, near the Ontario College of Art, in an apartment.

"Ah, ah, ah!"

Tian Lulu's screams echoed through the living room.

Blue Nianyun was in her room working on the computer. Hearing the loud scream, she nervously jumped up from her seat, quickly opened the door, and walked briskly to Tian Lulu.

Seeing her lying on the sofa, hands holding the phone high, with an excited expression on her face, Blue Nianyun sighed in relief, patting her chest and scolding, "Lulu, what are you doing? You scared me!"

Tian Lulu sat up abruptly, "Cindy, I found him!"

Blue Nianyun, seeing her ecstatic expression, guessed who it was and asked, "Is it Jack?"

"Yes, yes, yes!" Tian Lulu nodded vigorously like a little chick pecking at grains. "Last time at Niagara Falls, I mentioned that I wanted to inquire about Jack in Russell. Later, with busy studies, I forgot about it. But he showed up on his own!"

Blue Nianyun found Tian Lulu's speech a bit scattered and amusing. "Showed up? Where did he show up from?"

"He joined the group of Chinese students from various art colleges in Ontario!"

Blue Nianyun sat down nonchalantly on the single-person sofa nearby. "So, how do you know that Jack in the group is the same Jack we met that day?"

"Oh, his WeChat photo is the same as his profile picture! He looks so handsome!" Tian Lulu handed her phone to Blue Nianyun to let her see.

In the photo, the guy had short hair dyed in a light brown color, with long and thick eyebrows. He had a pair of beautiful peach blossom eyes that slightly upturned at the corners, evoking a charming arc. Moving down, his thin lips were gently pursed, with a bright and clear smile, cute and charming.

"It's definitely him, no doubt!" Tian Lulu affirmed.

After glancing at the phone, Blue Nianyun casually picked up a sofa cushion and hugged it, smiling, "With Jack's WeChat, you can chat with him privately now!"

"Yeah, yeah, I'll try sending him a friend request!" Tian Lulu lowered her head to start the operation.

As soon as the request was sent, the phone made a sound.

Tian Lulu checked, "Oh, Jack sent a group message!"

"What did he send?"

"This message is quite strange. Let me read it to you!" Tian Lulu cleared her throat twice and slowly read, "I am Jack Chen, a senior student at Russell Design School. I have a friend, a master's student at the University of Massachusetts. He is currently in Toronto and, because of his love for art, wants to find a female art student to accompany him for a day of art discussion. The reward is a Hermès bag. Interested parties, please send personal resumes and photos to the following email address: XXX."

After reading, she exclaimed, "A master's student from the University of Massachusetts, such a strong background!" Suddenly thinking of something, she said, "Cindy, do you think this master's student might be the guy who rode bikes with Jack that day!"

"Maybe," Blue Nianyun leaned back against the cushion, and in her mind, the lonely figure in blue at the White Beach in Xiamen last year once again came to her...

"Hmm?" Tian Lulu always felt that something was off, "Why do I smell a date from this message? Insisting on finding a female art student and making it look like an audition for a variety show."

Smirking, she added, "The Hermès bag is precious; surely many girls would be tempted!"

Hearing this, Blue Nianyun pondered for a moment and said calmly, "I think that guy is trying to find someone through this method."

Tian Lulu's curiosity was piqued, "Find what kind of person?"

Shaking her head, Blue Nianyun replied, "I don't know exactly, but I just have that feeling."

"Cindy," Tian Lulu's expression turned cunning, "if that guy in blue is really the one, do you want to apply?"

Blue Nianyun thought for a moment, "Even if it turns out to be that guy, if his intention is to find a girl for a date, I don't want to join this excitement."

With that, she stood up and walked towards the room, "Lulu, you know my life principle. During my study abroad, I won't engage in a romantic relationship!"

Tian Lulu certainly knew.

Blue Nianyun was beautiful and hardworking. In these two years, she studied late into the night every day, received scholarships every year, and never thought about dating. The most frequently heard sentence from her was, "Engaging in a relationship at this stage is nothing more than wasting precious life."

Even Tian Lulu had been influenced by Blue Nianyun's mindset.

Blue Nianyun was right. International students not only bear the pressure of academics but also face the challenges of finding a job after graduation. The future is filled with so many variables and uncertainties, making relationships prone to ending without results. An love affair with no conclusion would only bring heartache and waste time.

Seeing Blue Nianyun almost reaching the door, Tian Lulu asked one more question from behind, "Cindy, do you still want me to forward that message to you?"

"No need, Lulu. Delete that message!"

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Two evenings later, in the living room of the apartment,

Tian Lulu had already added Jack on her private WeChat.

Having just become WeChat friends, they chatted a lot about their backgrounds, majors at school, favorite games, and engaged in casual conversation.

At this moment, Jack asked Tian Lulu to send him a photo.

Feeling a bit nervous, Tian Lulu had seen Jack's appearance. She knew he was a handsome guy, and over the past two days of chatting, she felt a strong connection with him, and her fondness for him was growing.

However, she hadn't mustered the courage to ask if he had a girlfriend. She always felt that asking directly would reveal her intentions.

So, she pretended to be shy: 【I look ugly, so don't bother looking at the photo!】

Jack quickly replied: 【Impossible! In my mind, you're a cute little beauty!】

Tian Lulu happily grinned: 【Cute is about right, but beauty is a bit too much. My roommate is the real beauty.】

Jack asked: 【Your roommate? Is she a classmate too?】

Tian Lulu: 【Yes, we've been classmates and roommates for over two years, always living together.】

Talking about Blue Nianyun, Tian Lulu thought of that handsome guy in blue. So, she began to indirectly inquire: 【Jack, I want to ask you something. Why did your friend from the University of Massachusetts ask you to send that message? Is it really because of a love for art?】

Jack: 【Yes.】

Tian Lulu: 【Then why specify a female to discuss art? Can't guys do it too?】

Jack: 【If guys talk about art with other guys, the scene isn't quite artistic.】

Tian Lulu chuckled.

Recalling Blue Nianyun's words, she sent: 【But my roommate says you guys are using this method to find someone!】

Jack was stunned. Tian Lulu's roommate was quite smart!

Continuing with her messages, Tian Lulu asked: 【Have you found a girl to discuss art with you?】

Jack: 【Not yet.】

Tian Lulu continued her inquiries: "Well, I want to ask, did you and your friend go to Niagara Falls to ride bikes ten days ago?"

Jack wondered, "How did you know?"

Tian Lulu explained, "Actually, my roommate and I were also at Niagara Falls that day and accidentally took a photo of you guys."

Following this message, she sent a picture of him and Nanshi Chen parked under a tree with their bikes.

Upon seeing the picture, Jack couldn't help but smile. Clearly, it was a candid photo taken by Tian Lulu, and her intentions were quite evident.

So, he skillfully probed, "Lulu, now that you've seen what my friend and I look like, should you also send a photo of you and your roommate for us to see?"

Tian Lulu thought for a moment and replied firmly, "No, girls' photos shouldn't be shown to boys casually!"

"Heh," Jack chuckled.

This girl usually spoke quite straightforwardly, but when it came to crucial moments, she still maintained a bit of reserve, making him feel a bit itchy.

Not showing photos? Well, he could just go and see them in person! He knew which art school Tian Lulu attended, the Ontario College of Art, and it was close to his school. Meeting in person wouldn't be too difficult.

Afterward, Jack shifted the topic and started chatting with Tian Lulu about a popular first-person shooter game in North America.

Tian Lulu became increasingly interested.

As the two were engrossed in their conversation, the door suddenly opened with a "snap," and Lan Nianyun walked out.

Tian Lulu stopped what she was doing, looked up, and noticed Lan Nianyun's unusually pale face.

"Sindi, what's wrong with you?" Tian Lulu asked.

Lan Nianyun, with her jet-black and bright eyes, gazed at her, silent. Her appearance was like a delicate white flower, and anyone who saw her would feel a pang of sympathy.

Seeing her like this, Tian Lulu sensed that something must be wrong.

After a moment of silence, Lan Nianyun spoke, her voice soft and serious, "Lulu, did you delete the message that Jack posted in the group a few days ago?"

"I haven't deleted it yet!" Excited that Lan Nianyun showed interest in this matter, Tian Lulu immediately perked up. "I just added Jack as a WeChat friend. Turns out, he studies game programming at Russell College. We were just chatting about games, it's so interesting!"

Lan Nianyun nodded without a smile, her expression somewhat solemn. "Have you asked Jack if his friend is the guy who rode bikes with him at Niagara Falls that day?"

"Haha," Tian Lulu, waving her phone triumphantly, replied, "I just asked Jack, and it turns out that the Master's student from the University of Massachusetts is the guy in blue clothes from that day!"

Lan Nianyun nodded again and asked, "Has that guy chosen a girl to discuss art with him?"

"Not yet!" With three consecutive questions from Lan Nianyun, Tian Lulu was getting more and more excited.

She turned on the sofa, her expression mischievous, and encouraged her, "Sindi, everyone knows that the handsome guy is that Jack. Aren't you moved? He still hasn't found the right girl to discuss art with. Maybe he's looking for you! Why not send him your resume and photo and give it a try?"

At these words, Lan Nianyun lowered her eyelids, and her long eyelashes covered her beautiful big eyes.

She contemplated the matter, as if carefully weighing her decision.

Most likely, she was considering it seriously.

Tian Lulu stared at her eagerly, waiting for her answer.

After a while, Lan Nianyun finally spoke, her voice soft and calm, "Lulu, forward me that message, and I'll give it a try."

"Sure thing!" Tian Lulu grinned and made an OK gesture toward her.

Ten minutes later, Jack received a WeChat message: "My roommate is also planning to apply. Her resume and photos will be sent to you soon. Her name is Sindi."

-----Sidebar------

Chapter Title: Why did the female lead change her mind to apply?

A. She needs money and wants the Hermes bag.

B. She suddenly learned new information about the male lead and wants to meet him.