If Jiang Yuekai also had feelings for Lin Jingchu, she would be a formidable opponent, but she didn't, which made things simpler.
Xu Yiran had extensive connections at school and quickly found out Jiang Yuekai's class. During the freshman military training, Xu Yiran found an opportunity to get to know Jiang Yuekai.
Jiang Yuekai was unaware of Xu Yiran's intentions in approaching her and simply interacted with her normally. Later, one day after the military training, when she went to have dinner with Lin Jingchu, she learned from Chen Ao that Xu Yiran liked Lin Jingchu.
After spending some time together, Jiang Yuekai had a good impression of Xu Yiran. She thought they were quite a good match, but Jiang Yuekai merely considered this and did not interfere.
Less than a month after enrolling, many people were already pursuing Jiang Yuekai. When the National Day holiday arrived, she received many messages on WeChat asking her to hang out. Jiang Yuekai had no intention of dating and directly refused them one by one.
In the less than a month since the semester began, Jiang Yuekai had been living in the dormitory and had gotten along well with her roommates. However, she had no intention of staying at school long-term. Before the semester started, she had already asked Lin Jingchu to find her a place to live.
Lin Jingchu was very reliable. He found a place, and Jiang Yuekai planned to move in during the National Day holiday. The day before the holiday, she started packing her belongings in the dormitory.
"Yuekai, can you do me a favor?" Jiang Yuekai heard her roommate Qin Wen's voice as she was packing.
"What favor?" Jiang Yuekai asked.
Qin Wen said, "I want to ask Senior Jingchu out for a meal. Can you help me tell him?"
Qin Wen had been interested in Lin Jingchu for a long time.
From the first day she saw Lin Jingchu send Jiang Yuekai to the dormitory, she had developed that idea and hoped to find a breakthrough through Jiang Yuekai.
Therefore, Qin Wen spent almost a month building a good relationship with Jiang Yuekai, all for her to help her.
She thought Jiang Yuekai would definitely agree unconditionally, but to her surprise, she refused, "I'm sorry, I can't help you with this. You should ask him yourself."
Qin Wen: "...But you know him better."
Jiang Yuekai didn't quite understand Qin Wen's logic. She knew Lin Jingchu better, so what?
Did this mean she could dictate Lin Jingchu's romantic life?
Even if they were siblings, she didn't have that right.
Jiang Yuekai told Qin Wen, "If you want to pursue him, ask him yourself. I won't help you."
Her words were very direct, making Qin Wen lose face. The dormitory suddenly fell silent.
Jiang Yuekai did not explain further and continued packing. Soon after, Lin Jingchu called.
Jiang Yuekai's phone was on the table, and Qin Wen clearly saw the caller ID. Her expression turned unpleasant.
At that moment, Jiang Yuekai had already answered the phone, "Jingchu Ge."
"Have you finished packing? I'm downstairs," Lin Jingchu said to Jiang Yuekai, completely devoid of his usual aloofness, sounding as gentle as a big brother next door.
"Mm, I'll be right down. You're at the main entrance, right?" Jiang Yuekai closed her suitcase. "I'll be down in five minutes."
"I'll come up. You can't carry the suitcase," Lin Jingchu said. "I've registered with the dorm supervisor. Wait for me."
Jiang Yuekai smiled, "Okay, I'll wait for you in the hallway."
Qin Wen watched helplessly as Jiang Yuekai finished her call with Lin Jingchu and then pushed her suitcase out of the dormitory.
Lin Jingchu came up quickly, and Jiang Yuekai left with him, chatting and laughing. Anyone who didn't know them would think they were a couple.
Qin Wen felt increasingly uncomfortable. She sat at the table, her face unusually gloomy.
The other roommates saw Qin Wen's reaction and immediately understood what was happening. One of them deliberately spoke up, "Jiang Yuekai is too hypocritical. She won't even help someone ask someone out. We've all been so nice to her this month, and she hasn't cared at all."
In fact, everyone in the dormitory had some opinions about Jiang Yuekai.
Rather than opinions, it was jealousy. To be able to study at Nanjiang University, their grades were naturally excellent. They were all top students in their classes in high school, but there was a gap between them and Jiang Yuekai.
Not only was there a gap in grades, but their backgrounds were also different. Jiang Yuekai was a local from Nanjiang, and her father was a well-known entrepreneur. The things she casually used could cover their living expenses for half a year or more.
How could girls of this age not be jealous?
Once someone started, the others followed suit, speaking ill of Jiang Yuekai. When they talked about Lin Jingchu, they said even harsher things.
"I think she's just playing games, keeping Lin Jingchu as a backup, not dating him, and not letting anyone else get close to him."
"That must be it." Someone immediately agreed, "Senior Jingchu is so smart, how can he not see who's a green tea bitch?"
Qin Wen already had this thought in her mind. After her roommates said it, she became even more convinced that Jiang Yuekai was stringing Lin Jingchu along, enjoying the feeling of being pursued while not letting anyone get close to him.
Student-era jealousy always came so inexplicably. Jiang Yuekai hadn't done anything, but she was unilaterally isolated by the other three roommates, and at this time, she was still unaware.
After leaving school, Jiang Yuekai learned from Lin Jingchu that the apartment he found for her was directly across the hall from his own!
Jiang Yuekai was very surprised, "Why across the hall? I thought it was just in the same complex."
Lin Jingchu replied calmly, "No one has lived across the hall, and it happened to be for sale, so I contacted them. I've reviewed the contract, and there are no issues. We'll sign today and take possession, and handle the procedures on a working day."
When it came to buying the apartment, Jiang Yuekai had hardly put in any effort herself. Lin Jingchu had only shown her the layout and decoration of the apartment, and she felt it was fine. All subsequent matters were handled by Lin Jingchu.
To show her gratitude, Jiang Yuekai said, "Let me treat you to dinner tonight!"
Lin Jingchu smiled and agreed, "Sure."
Upon returning to the apartment, Jiang Yuekai signed the contract with the owner of the apartment. She then informed Lan Lan about the matter on WeChat. Lan Lan showed a satisfied smile when she heard that the apartment was directly across the hall from Lin Jingchu.
She wasn't worried about Jiang Yuekai not being able to take care of herself; she had been very independent since childhood. However, with the two children living so close, it was easy to develop feelings, and Lin Jingchu must have put a lot of thought into this.
Lan Lan was satisfied, but Liang Yufeng did not think so. He said, "This kid Jingchu is getting more and more scheming. Letting him and Yuekai live together could be dangerous."
The worried father was overly concerned about his daughter being deceived.
Lan Lan was speechless and corrected him, "What do you mean live together? They are neighbors. The way you put it makes it sound like your daughter is cohabiting."
Liang Yufeng remained worried. Living across the hall was no different from cohabiting. Lan Lan had liked Lin Jingchu since she was young and considered him her son-in-law. Liang Yufeng could not afford to offend her, and knowing he couldn't get anywhere with Lan Lan, he picked up his phone to talk to Xing Zheng.