All the goddesses in the world are lusting after my body.

The girl was Li Baiwei, the first girl Jiang Tang met at this school, if you don't count Lilith, Miyamoto Maizō, and Minamoto Shiki, who were exchange students who joined later.

She is now the class monitor of Class 2 in the Department of Genetic Engineering next door. Unlike Jiang Tang, who is a lazy bum, she seems to have high expectations for herself in university and is very ambitious.

"It's me. What would you like to drink? It's on me."

"At the end ceremony of the last military training, you suddenly left, and I didn't even have time to treat you to ice cream."

"Please come back this time."

“…No, no need.” Li Baiwei’s expression was inscrutable as she turned to face the vending machine, as if she didn’t want Jiang Tang to see her expression.

She clicked on a bottle of orange juice with pulp on the vending machine screen, and just as she was about to click to pay, Jiang Tang suddenly clicked "+1," meaning to add another bottle.

Then, while Li Baiwei was still in shock, Jiang Tang had already paid the money by scanning his face at the camera.

The old saying "to make a living by one's looks".

In this era where even facial recognition payment is possible, it has indeed become a reality.

With two loud "bangs," two bottles of orange juice with pulp fell off the shelf one after the other, and then new drinks were put on top.

Jiang Tang picked up the two bottles of orange juice and handed one of them to Li Baiwei.

"..."

This time, she didn't refuse; her fair little hand grasped the cool bottle of orange juice with pulp.

Jiang Tang looked dashing and handsome with his single-shoulder backpack on. He turned around and said to her.

"Let's go to class 213."

The two were on the same route, so it wouldn't be right for them not to walk together for a while.

"……Um."

Li Baiwei nodded, but her mind was actually quite hazy.

Even she herself didn't know why this body had inexplicably come together with Jiang Tang, standing very close to him, almost able to smell the faint warm aura emanating from him, like sunlight shining on the leaves.

Between this teaching building and the next, there is a short, tranquil distance that feels like walking through a lush garden.

Tianfu University has done a great job with its greening efforts, providing students and teachers with a beautiful natural environment and fresh air even in the bustling city.

There is even a long artificial river in the school, with winding water flowing around the school.

When Jiang Tang doesn't want to be quiet, he can be quite talkative.

He casually complained to Li Baiwei about the trouble he had caused that morning by being approached by Mu Qimei, and how he was forced to become a good student in the "Introduction to Genetic Engineering" course.

"Is Jiang Tang going to participate in... the sports meet?"

Li Baiwei asked curiously.

"Maybe. At first, I thought that given the intense competition at Tianfu University, I probably wouldn't have a chance to compete for credits like this."

"But thinking about it carefully afterward, it's actually quite likely. I mean, after all, in sports meets, there are always one or two events that no one wants to choose, like the 3,000-meter race... I don't want to choose that either, it's just too much!"

"Teacher Mu seems to value you a lot."

“I heard from my classmates that Teacher Mu originally intended to have Jiang Tang serve as the class monitor or the secretary of the Youth League branch of Class 1, but you didn’t agree.”

"She values ​​me, she is..." After thinking it over, Jiang Tang realized he couldn't tell Li Baiwei this, so his voice trailed off.

"I'm not interested in being class monitor or Youth League secretary anymore. It's too much trouble to manage an entire class, do things for the school, attend meetings, and run errands for the teachers."

That being said, Jiang Tang still has great respect for those who truly take on these responsibilities.

That's why he said the following.

"Thank you for your hard work, Li Baiwei, class monitor of Class Two."

"...I didn't really run for class monitor just to help the class."

"I only heard it from my family and some relatives and friends that being a class monitor and the secretary of the Youth League branch in college can be very beneficial."

"I'm not even as upright and honest as Jiang Tang..."

Li Baiwei's gaze fell down to the flowers and leaves by the roadside. The plants and trees were gentle, always welcoming visitors with the most natural and dazzling appearance.

"Haha, what's the big deal? This is something many people know in their hearts. At least you, Baiwei, are willing to say it, unlike many people who pretend to be hypocrites."

"So, Jiang Tang is saying I'm a real scoundrel?"

"Ahem, I never said that."

Li Baiwei chuckled softly.

"Just kidding, I'm actually super nervous right now. I don't even know everyone in my class, yet I dared to run for class monitor. With the help of my roommates, I actually succeeded. What if I make a fool of myself later?"

"Why not start cultivating the image of a cool and aloof class monitor now, so that others will hesitate to even ask you for help?"

Jiang Tang smiled.

"Pfft, isn't this even worse? We were chatting so well before the election, he was so gentle and kind, but after winning the election, he suddenly put on a cold and aloof face. Jiang Tang, you're going to kill me!"

Li Baiwei knew Jiang Tang was joking, and her tone wasn't harsh; in fact, she was a little happy to have Jiang Tang by her side to encourage her during such a tense time.

But then she realized that the care she received was not special.

Jiang Tang is like the sun, radiating warmth and love to those around him, even those who are just passing through.

I am just a passerby.

Li Baiwei's gaze suddenly turned sad again, even though this sadness was as rootless as duckweed.

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Jiang Tang and Li Baiwei arrived at classroom 213, which was already nearly half full.

It seems the other students didn't dawdle like those two.

The classroom seating is divided into three main areas. The left and right areas each have three small rows of seats, while the middle area is large enough to accommodate eight people sitting together in a dormitory.

Li Baiwei looked somewhat hesitant, while Jiang Tang had already sat down in a row of seats on the right side, quite naturally and without hesitation.

She didn't know whether she should break up with Jiang Tang now, or... go with the flow.

The girl hesitated for a moment in the aisle, then a strange female voice came from behind her.

"Excuse me, classmate."

"well."

In order to make way, the girl had to quickly choose where she wanted to sit.

And the seat she subconsciously chose was next to Jiang Tang.

Jiang Tang glanced at her lightly, his gaze devoid of much emotion, but Li Baiwei dared not look at Jiang Tang, and simply lowered her head to silently look at her textbook.

Although it was supposed to be a three-person row, when two people sat in a row, no one would covet the last seat. Therefore, Jiang Tang and Li Baiwei became each other's only deskmates in this class.

Soon, the teacher entered the classroom and the lesson officially began.

Although Jiang Tang and Li Baiwei were sitting next to each other, other classmates had already noticed and the news was spreading like wildfire in various small groups.

Even Li Baiwei's roommates were winking and making faces at her, and all the girls in Class Two were gossiping about it.

In reality, both Jiang Tang and Li Baiwei were diligent and good students, so they barely interacted until the end of the first class.

The moment the bell rang, both of them were startled, which showed that Jiang Tang and Li Baiwei were not like other students who were looking forward to the end of get out of class.

But since get out of class was over, it wouldn't make sense to continue reading. Just then, Jiang Tang felt a little sleepy, so he simply rested his head on his arm, closed his eyes, and fell asleep.

As for Li Baiwei, she was first drawn to her roommates' voices, and then, after being reminded by them, she nervously turned on her phone.

A barrage of messages popped up, the contents of which made her blush.

She quickly typed a reply.

—No, no!

"—We're not in that kind of relationship..."

"I just happened to run into them after class and walked over on my way."

"No, there really isn't!"

But it is clear that rumors cannot be dispelled simply by the explanations of those involved.

Unbeknownst to Li Baiwei, as she blushed and explained, Jiang Tang had subtly opened his eyes and calmly gazed at Li Baiwei's profile, observing her delicate features, her makeup, and her tightly pursed, pale pink lips.

His lips curled slightly, revealing a smile that was both languid and dashing.

"Let others say what they want to say. Explaining is exhausting."

Jiang Tang could roughly guess some of the rumors; the gossip around him never escaped his ears.

"But, but..."

"If our relationship is misunderstood, so be it. Do you think you're being wronged?"

Upon hearing this, Li Baiwei gasped slightly. She was already struggling to speak, and now she couldn't help but cough.

"Cough cough!"

Li Baiwei felt much better after feeling a gentle pat and a soft touch on her back.

But when she finally realized who was behind the stroking and patting.

An even more dramatic expression appeared on her face, making her blush.

Moreover, in that case, wouldn't all her efforts in explaining have been wasted?

As expected, many people's eyes were focused on the two of them, and people kept reminding those around them to look at Jiang Tang and Li Baiwei.

Jiang Tang, however, showed no awareness of causing trouble for others. After relieving Li Baiwei's cough, he withdrew his hand and continued to rest his head on one of his arms, closing his eyes and sleeping lazily.

"..."

This scene evoked a different feeling in Li Baiwei.

Jiang Tang was in the same vortex of public opinion as her, but he was able to remain unscathed, while she was affected by other people's words, which not only made her feel bad, but also gave rise to the wrong idea of ​​wanting to vent her anger on Jiang Tang.

It was as if he was the one who had led him to this predicament, and had nothing to do with those gossiping people.

After a moment of silence, Li Baiwei put down her phone, ignoring the jumbled messages, especially since she had already silenced it before class.