On a rainy night, the school beauty knocked on my door and asked for shelter

"We can queue separately, and then everyone can buy multiple portions at once and eat together," Chen Mo said with a smile.

"Sure, I want to eat noodles. I'll go over there and see if you guys eat there?" Li Zhe pointed to a window that read "Hunan-style Noodles".

"I won't eat noodles, I'll go see if they have any steamed buns or mantou." Wang Lan spotted a window with steaming hot food.

Upon hearing about steamed buns, the other three ordered a vegetable bun and a meat bun, all of which were assigned to Wang Lan to purchase.

Shen Xinghe then walked to the window that served Western-style breakfast and salads, intending to buy a salad for each of the four people to supplement their nutrition.

Chen Mo glanced around and saw the window selling scallion pancakes and soy milk that Su Yuqing had mentioned in her recent email. The line was very long, so it seemed that Su Yuqing's recommendation was indeed reliable.

He smiled and joined the back of the line.

After waiting for about seven or eight minutes, Chen Mo bought four scallion pancakes and four cups of soy milk.

The other three quickly gathered with their trays and sat down at an empty table.

When Chen Mo returned, he saw that there were already quite a few things piled up on the table.

Wang Lan's plate contained several meat and vegetable buns.

Since no one wanted noodles, Li Zhe brought back a steaming bowl of beef noodles. The hot chili oil in his bowl looked appetizing.

Shen Xinghe's plate was exceptionally clean: four vegetable salads with a sliced ​​hard-boiled egg.

After the four of them met up, they immediately divided up the food.

Chen Mo's breakfast was the same as Shen Xinghe's: a vegetable bun, a meat bun, a scallion pancake, a bowl of salad, and a cup of soy milk.

These two are clearly the best-maintained in terms of physique in the dormitory.

In contrast, Wang Lan had four meat buns, four vegetable buns, a fried dough stick, a scallion pancake, a bowl of salad, and a cup of soy milk.

Li Zhe had an extra bowl of beef noodles compared to Chen Mo and Shen Xinghe.

After the breakfast was distributed, the four of them couldn't wait any longer and immediately began to enjoy their delicious breakfast.

Wang Lan took a big bite of the meat bun and mumbled to Li Zhe, "This noodle dish looks delicious!"

Li Zhe's nose was sweating from the spiciness, but he ate with relish: "Hmm, it's quite spicy, but it's delicious."

Chen Mo took a bite of the scallion pancake. The outer layer was crispy, and the inside was soft and savory. It was quite good.

As he ate, he listened to his roommates chatting, his gaze occasionally sweeping over other tables in the cafeteria, subconsciously searching for that familiar figure, but he didn't see Su Yuqing and the others. Obviously, they had already finished eating and gone to the next round.

"What are we going to do after we finish eating?" Wang Lan asked, swallowing a large meat bun in one gulp. "Go back to the dorm to enjoy the air conditioning and play games?"

"I don't know. The opening ceremony is in three days, and there's nothing to do these next few days," Li Zhe said, a little confused.

Chen Mo took a sip of soy milk and said, "I'd like to walk around the library and the area around the school to familiarize myself with the environment and see where my classes will be. What about you guys?"

Shen Xinghe picked up a tissue and wiped his mouth: "I'll go with you, and I'll also get familiar with the way."

Wang Lan and Li Zhe exchanged a glance, seemingly uninterested in strolling around the campus under the blazing sun.

"Then...then shall we go back to the dorm first?" Wang Lan scratched his head. "Once you're all familiar with the place, we'll follow you around and you can give us directions."

"Okay." Chen Mo nodded, not insisting.

After breakfast, the four parted ways at the cafeteria entrance. Wang Lan and Li Zhe walked back arm in arm, discussing whether to play video games together or watch the new anime.

Chen Mo and Shen Xinghe walked side by side toward the library.

The morning sun grew increasingly intense, and the newly planted trees along the campus roads had not yet provided enough shade.

Shen Xinghe pulled out an exquisite parasol from somewhere, opened it naturally, and handed half of it to Chen Mo: "Want to come together? Just spraying sunscreen isn't enough to keep out the sun."

Chen Mo stared at the umbrella handed to him, momentarily stunned. It was the first time a boy had invited him to share an umbrella for shade from the sun, and he found it rather novel.

He glanced at Shen Xinghe's fair, glowing skin and realized that the umbrella was indeed a necessity for him, so he smiled and accepted: "Okay."

Thus, a somewhat peculiar scene appeared on campus—two boys with outstanding figures, temperament, and looks, sharing an elegant parasol, walking unhurriedly along the road, attracting the attention of many passing students.

However, to outsiders, it actually looks like a handsome man and a beautiful woman walking side by side, which makes many people quite envious.

Despite the stares and glances from passersby, Chen Mo remained calm, having experienced far more attention-grabbing scenes before.

Shen Xinghe was used to it and seemed not to notice the stares at all.

The two soon arrived at the school's iconic library.

The library building is designed in a modern style and is very magnificent. The huge glass curtain wall shines brightly in the sunlight, exuding a sense of solemnity.

The interior space is spacious and well-ventilated, with only the soft sound of turning pages in the quiet atmosphere.

Although classes haven't officially started yet, quite a few students are already studying and reading inside.

"The learning atmosphere is really strong," Chen Mo said in a low voice.

Shen Xinghe nodded: "After all, it's one of the best majors in our school, so a test is inevitable."

Just then, a few people came out.

Leading the group was Qin Xue, the student council president whom Chen Mo had met briefly that morning.

She seemed to have just finished a work meeting and was turning her head to explain something to a staff member next to her. Her expression was focused and serious, and her pace was quick, exuding a decisive and efficient aura.

She spotted Chen Mo and Shen Xinghe immediately.

Her steps faltered almost imperceptibly, and her eyes once again revealed the same rapid scrutiny and assessment as in the morning, but with an added hint of inquiry.

Chen Mo also saw her, but this time he didn't give her a polite nod.

This time, Qin Xue was different from before. She stopped and said "Wait a moment" to the staff member next to her, and then walked towards Chen Mo and the others.

Shen Xinghe remained calm and composed, as if everything happening before him had nothing to do with him.

"Excuse me for disturbing you. If I have mistaken you for someone else, I apologize in advance. May I ask if your name is Shen Xinghe?" Qin Xue asked, her voice cold and clear. Her gaze was mainly on Shen Xinghe, but she also took Chen Mo into her field of vision.

"Yes," Shen Xinghe replied calmly, his attitude neither humble nor arrogant.

He didn't care why the other person knew him.

"My name is Qin Xue, and I'm the student council president at our school." She introduced herself briefly, then glanced at the two of them. "I saw your photography as a model in *Youth Charm* magazine before; it was quite good. Our school is looking to shoot some promotional videos and brochures this year. If possible, would you be willing to participate? However, the compensation certainly won't be as high as what you'd earn professionally." She spoke quickly but clearly. (End of Chapter)