Chapter 349: Zi Yi and the Campus Belle
After Zi Yi went out to meet with the Ph.D. students, they went to check up on all the robots, before they delivered them to one of the entrances.
Other than the invited guests, all the students who were allowed inside today had to snatch tickets online in advance. Only then were they allowed to tap into the auditorium with their campus card.
Even though it was still early right now, a large group of students had already gathered outside.
Basically, these students did not manage to get the tickets and were unwilling to give up. Moreover, there were celebrities who they liked coming tonight, which resulted in them coming early to wait.
When Zi Yi and the group of Ph.D. students walked past, some of the students did not expect to see her here as they said, “Isn’t that Zi Yi? Why is she hanging around with a group of seniors?”
“Wow~ There are so many robots following behind them. It looks so cool.”
“Those male students should be Ph.D. students from the Mechanical Engineering Department. Zi Yi is really amazing to be hanging out with them.”
“I’m so jealous of her. Not only is she pretty, she also has so many handsome guys surrounding her.”
“Zi Yi really has a pretty face and good figure. I feel that she’s prettier than the campus belle, Murong You.”
“How can that be? Zi Yi has a stunning appearance, but to put it bluntly, it’s vulgar. She’s not like Murong You who gives off a pure type of beauty.”
“How is Zi Yi appearance’s vulgar? If that appearance of hers is considered vulgar, then I think you girls might as well go for a full cosmetic surgery.”
“What do you mean by that?”
…
Listening to their comments, Liu Kai scoffed. “They’re really a group of people who have nothing better to do. Who can possibly match the beauty of our junior sister? Moreover, not only is she pretty, her capabilities are several times better than that campus belle.”
“That’s right.”
Zi Yi glanced over in that direction and it just so happen that she made eye contact with a female student who was wearing a white vintage flowy dress.
The female student had a standard oval-shaped face, fair skin, and a slim figure. Her long hair was gently tied with a pink ribbon, giving off a pure aura with every breath or smile she gave off.
“Junior Zi, she’s that Murong You that they were discussing about earlier.
Zi Yi responded with an oh and looked away before she said to them, “Let’s continue.”
Following that, they headed towards the entrance.
Just then, Zhang Yuelan who was walking beside Murong You also pointed at Zi Yi and said, “Little You, she’s that freshman who has been spreading like a wildfire recently.”
Murong You lowered her eyes and said, “She’s indeed pretty.”
Zhang Yuelan thought about how all the boys were discussing Zi Yi in recent days and scoffed. “That’ isn’t called pretty alright, it’s called vulgar. You’re the pretty one.”
Murong You glanced at Zhang Yuelan and did not say anything else. She carried her long skirt and headed towards the auditorium entrance.
Zhang Yuelan chased after her and asked, “Little You, everyone is saying that you will lose your position as the campus belle, aren’t you angry?”
Murong You asked a question instead of replying, “Campus belle is only a title and everyone would always have differing opinions. Those that like me will always like me. Why should I be angry?”
Zhang Yuelan seemed to have thought of something and laughed. “You’re right. Your popularity is so high and how could it possibly be surpassed by a freshman?”
She then changed the direction of the conversation. “Little You, you look so pretty tonight. Your performance tonight will definitely impress the crowd.”
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After Zi Yi and the group of Ph.D. students had planned for all the robot positions, they were about to head somewhere else to do another round of checking. Just then, a student strode towards Zi Yi with drinks and desserts in hand. Under everyone’s gaze, he passed it to her. “Student Zi, these are drinks and cakes that Department Head Chu Xuan had got me to buy for you. He said that you’ve worked hard.”
His words had attracted a wave of teasing sounds
“To think Department Head Chu would buy food and drinks for Zi Yi. Moreover, he only got her a share. What does that mean?”
“What else could it possibly mean? A fair maiden whom a young man is wooing.”
“How come I didn’t think of buying these for her!”
“Just give up. Even if you bought it, she might not accept it. Department Head Chu and Zi Yi are the well-matched ones.”
…
Zi Yi tightened her lips and looked at what was passed to her. There was an indiscernible frown in between her brows.
She did not take the items and turned to leave. “Tell your Department Head that other than the food and drinks my boyfriend buys for me, I don’t like the things that other people give me.”
Everyone present: “…”
Wasn’t she too direct!?
The male student who delivered the items on Department Head Chu’s behalf was in an awkward situation.
In particular, Liu Kai clicked his tongue and said, “There’s a ring on Junior Zi’s hand and yet, Department Head Chu is still blatantly showing her good intentions. Does he intend to snatch someone’s girlfriend?”
Having said that, he kindly suggested. “Go back and tell your Department Head that if he wishes to treat Junior Zi, he can buy one share for everyone present too. In that case, perhaps she might not refuse.”
He then patted the male student’s shoulders and left with Zi Yi.
The moment Zi Yi left, the other people present started to talk.
“Oh my, Zi Yi already has a boyfriend!”
“It seems like I have no chance.”
“I am suddenly a fan of hers due to how direct she is! This is my first time seeing someone rejecting another so outrightly.”
“What’s the big deal? Isn’t she just relying on her good looks to attract men? Perhaps Department Head Chu merely wanted to treat her to some food and drinks?”
…
Zi Yi headed towards the side door after they finished checking the robots.
The few Ph.D. students could not help but gossip with Zi Yi about Chu Xuan.
“Other than the President of the Student Union, Nangong Yu, Department Head Chu Xua is the most popular among girls of M.Uni. Junior Zi, you have rejected him so rudely, aren’t you afraid that you might get hated on by his fans?”
“Why should I be worried?”
Zi Yi said, “They can hate all they want. If they wish to fight against me, they aren’t my opponent. If they wish to PK[1], all the more so they are unable to win against me.”
Just as she said that, she headed towards the side door. The few Ph.D. students looked at each other and all of them had an expression as if they did not know whether to laugh or cry.
Liu Kai sighed and said, “Fortunately I had killed that germinating heart of mine in time. Otherwise, I would surely be sad to be rejected so mercilessly.”
Zi Yi originally planned to head over to the control room to check up on Mrs. Lu. However, Professor Qin, who was standing in front of the stage, called out to her.
“Student Zi, come over for a moment.”
Zi Yi then headed in his direction.
Mrs. Lu, who was feeling somewhat bored in the control room, just happened to walk out. She saw Zi Yi headed towards somewhere and she unconsciously revealed a slight smile.
When Zi Yi headed towards Professor Qin, it just so happened that two gossiping female students walked past Mrs. Lu from behind.
“Just moments ago, Department Head Chu got Yang Zi to buy drinks and desserts for Zi Yi. However, she rejected his goodwill in front of so many people without a care for his face.”
“I think Zi Yi has a boyfriend, right? She’s wearing a ring on her middle finger.”
“I’m really curious what kind of guy is so capable that he could conquer her. Department Head Chu is such a nice guy.”
“Obviously Student Zi’s boyfriend is better, which was why she didn’t accept other people’s intentions.”
The voice that suddenly interrupted them caused the two female students to be stunned. They turned around and saw a woman who radiated a noble aura and were both somewhat surprised.
[1] Player Kill. A term to fight to the death in gaming. It can also mean someone attacking you in a game maliciously.