Chapter 35: The Senior’s Girlfriend
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
Upon hearing Qian Hongwei’s words, several female students began whispering amongst themselves.
“Qian Hongwei is so handso… Is he implying that he wouldn’t mind if Tang Qiu crossed any lines between them?”
“Why would Qian Hongwei bother speaking up for Tang Qiu? There must be sothing between them. Look, he’s even got his arm around her. Oh, how I wish I were in her shoes!”
Niu Caijie’s eyes were fixed on how Qian Hongwei’s arm rested on Tang Qiu’s shoulders. Wasn’t this a sign that they had had a fling before?
“She went out for a al with Ning Mufan. She was trying to hook up with him!”
Qian Hongwei laughed like he had heard a particularly hilarious joke. “In that case, since Ning Mufan and I often eat together, we must be dating!”
Niu Caijie clenched her jaw and bit back her anger, helpless to think of a retort.
“Besides, they weren’t together because Tang Qiu was trying to hook up with him. It was a date.”
“A date?”
Tang Qiu’s astonished gaze swiveled to Qian Hongwei.?What is he saying??She and Ning Mufan weren’t dating, and he knew it!
“I’m trying to clear your na,” he told her quietly. “Just play along, will you?”
“But I–”
“I know there’s nothing between you and him. I’m doing this so Niu Caijie will back off. Trust .”
Tang Qiu exhaled a breath of resignation and removed his arm from her shoulders. He didn’t resist, instead exchanging a glance with Ning Mufan. The other senior looked equally surprised at his words, but it was clear he understood when he announced, “ and Tang Qiu are dating.”
An uproar rose from the crowd. Ning Mufan, dating a girl in school?
Niu Caijie was stunned. She must have heard sothing wrong. There was no way that Ning Mufan could be in love with that whore Tang Qiu! “I don’t believe it!” she burst out.
“I couldn’t care less what you believe,” Qian Hongwei scoffed. “Tang Qiu is Ning Mufan’s girlfriend. She didn’t hook up with anyone outside of school. Niu Caijie, you ought to apologize for slandering her!”
Tang Qiu is Ning Mufan’s girlfriend.?Hearing him say those words outright made Niu Caijie’s temples throb, like her skull was about to implode.?Tang Qiu??That bitch had snatched Ning Mufan from her?
“How could you possibly be attracted to a woman like Tang Qiu, Ning Mufan? What’s so good about her?”
Ning Mufan t her stare evenly. “Everything.” His voice carried over them. “Apologize now!”
Niu Caijie broke down sobbing. “You’re dating that slut… that slut who splashed soup on and slapped . Why should I apologize? You two are ganging up on !”
Ning Mufan’s mouth twitched. Had she forgotten that she had been the one to harass Tang Qiu first? She could ruin both their reputations with those careless words!
Qian Hongwei didn’t have the patience for Niu Caijie’s bawling. “Ning Mufan will be around to protect Tang Qiu in the future. Don’t underestimate him just because he looks gentle, Niu Caijie. You willfully insulted and slandered Tang Qiu. We’re more than capable of using a little leverage to get you kicked out of school!”
“You think I’m scared of getting kicked out?” Niu Caijie shrieked in tears. “I hate you, Ning Mufan!” She ran out of the cafeteria, still weeping, like she had suffered so huge grievance.
The crowd, who had been soaking up the commotion, now stared at Tang Qiu with hostility in their eyes, as if yearning to tear her apart. How could?she?be Ning Mufan’s girlfriend?
Tang Qiu simply stood there, silently musing,?I just wanted to eat lunch, damn it.?
“What are the lot of you still doing here? Looking for a beating?” Qian Hongwei patted his basketball, as if in reminder.
A group of girls were watching them, but none of them moved, too afraid of going head to head with Qian Hongwei. Only Niu Caijie would be stupid enough to stir trouble with Tang Qiu–who was apparently now Ning Mufan’s girlfriend–in front of him. Ning Mufan was gentle by nature, but his family na alone ant that he was not soone to be ssed with.
The crowd began to disperse. Tang Qiu, too, tried to make an escape, but Qian Hongwei seized the back of her collar and held her in place. She turned around helplessly.
“Do you have so words of wisdom for , Senior?”
Qian Hongwei laughed, the noise almost indignant. “I just saved your ass again. Don’t you have anything to say?”
“Thank you, Seniors!” Tang Qiu bent in a near-reverent bow.
Ning Mufan couldn’t help laughing at her earnestness. “There’s no need to be so polite, Qiu!”
“He’s right,” Qian Hongwei said. “After all, you’re now my junior’s girlfriend.”
Tang Qiu’s face fell. “Stop fooling around, Senior…”
“It was just a joke. I haven’t eaten yet. Care to treat to dinner?” Qian Hongwei waggled his eyebrows at her.
Unconsciously, Tang Qiu’s hand drifted to her pocket.?Looks like I have to spend money again…?But Qian Hongwei and Ning Mufan?had?co to her rescue–as much as she disagreed with how they had done it. Before she could speak, though, Qian Hongwei beat her to it.
“I’ll treat,” he offered, noticing her slightly pained expression. Grinning, he rapped his knuckles on her head. “What’s with that look on your face? It’s like you think I’m trying to leech away all your money.” As he spoke, he whipped out his credit card, which was more than enough to cover the cost of three bowls of rice with braised pork.
“Senior, it’s fine, let …” Tang Qiu felt sowhat sheepish; a part of her couldn’t bear to spend so much money, but it wasn’t as though she had a choice.
“Oh, shut up.” Qian Hongwei brushed her off almost disdainfully. “Leave the spending to the n,” he said, and Tang Qiu acquiesced, falling silent.
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