Chapter 10
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"Who knows what tricks this little girl has up her sleeve," Xu Qing remarked coldly.
Youyan paused, recognizing the chill and sarcasm in Xu Qing's voice after years of rooming together.
Xu Qing suddenly said, "Youyan, come, let's go over together."
Youyan replied, "No, thanks. You guys go ahead. I'll stay here by myself."
Lin Ziyan had already draped an arm around Youyan's shoulder, laughing, "Youyan, come with us."
Over there, more than ten people were already seated in a circle. There were old classmates as well as juniors. Among them was a girl with long, flowing hair, bright eyes, and a radiant smile, her gaze captivating.
As lovely as the peach blossom in full bloom.
Zhou Huaian was known for her great beauty, but this girl, Chu Ke, was not outshone.
Xu Qing whispered in her ear, "This is Chu Ke."
Youyan looked puzzled, turning to Xu Qing.
Xu Qing continued, "Year after year, there are endless birthday gifts. This year, for Huaian's birthday, Zhou Qin wrote a poem for her. Do you know what Miss Chu got for her birthday a month ago?"
Youyan played along, giving Xu Qing a look of feigned surprise.
Xu Qing gave a cold laugh, "Three wishes from Gu Ye Bai. Gu Ye Bai granted her three wishes."
Three wishes.
Youyan's face paled, she bit her lip, gave a smile back to Xu Qing, and said no more.
Someone asked Xu Qing something, and she turned to respond. A pretty junior next to Lin Ziyan was also chatting him up.
Amidst the chatter and laughter, Youyan remained silent, a quiet observer.
No one actively engaged with her, not even those she once knew.
The name Lu Youyan had become somewhat of a byword. Back then, while with Gu Ye Bai, she had meddled in the relationship between Senior Chi Pu from the Music Department and Senior Cheng Yuan.
Later, Cheng Yuan left for America, Chi Pu vanished, and after graduation, Youyan disappeared too. Subsequently, someone saw Chi Pu and Youyan in Luojia City, thousands of miles away from City G, walking together at dusk, arms around each other.
But shortly before that, Gu Ye Bai had turned down the opportunity to study in Italy on a scholarship and, during a massive fire at Lushan, saved Youyan by shielding her with his body from a falling beam.
He was severely injured, while she, in his arms, remained almost unscathed.
Time flies. Perhaps it only takes the time to smoke a cigarette for four years to turn to ashes in one's fingers.
A few months ago, Chi Pu announced his marriage online, and at the same time, Youyan returned to City G.
"Is this Senior Lu?" Someone broke the awkward silence with a voice as clear as glass.
With that, everyone's eyes turned to Youyan. Even two women from her department gave a slight snort.
Youyan pretended not to care, smiling and looking at the speaker. It was Chu Ke.
She was smiling slightly, her eyes deep, her brows like delicate arches.
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