Free Web NovelChapter 706: Chapter 244: Couples Game in Class, Class Autumn Outing Plan_3
Li Yuan, Bai Weixi, and Zhong Tingyue—one man and two women—spent most of their time in the villa, only going out for walks at night.
The relationship between Bai Weixi and Zhong Tingyue had grown increasingly cordial during their time together. The previous confrontational atmosphere was completely gone, and they were starting to become the best of friends.
Regrettably, what saddened Li Yuan was that although he had spent each day enjoying delightful two-player games with either Zhong Tingyue or Bai Weixi, he hadn’t experienced that double joy again.
Although I feel a bit of regret, I’m not too disappointed. After all, Bai Weixi and Zhong Tingyue are just eighteen or nineteen-year-old girls. They’re both proud young women from prominent backgrounds and are quite modest, so naturally, they’d be too shy to engage in such an embarrassing act while sober. Anyway, there’s plenty of time. I’m sure there will be more opportunities in the future.
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After that torrential downpour, November began, and the weather in Modu suddenly grew chillier.
The most obvious and direct sign of this was the sudden increase in the number of pale, long legs seen across campus.
During the first computer science class on Monday, Li Yuan chose to sit next to Xia Zhijin. They hadn’t seen each other in three days, and he truly missed her.
Li Yuan watched Xia Zhijin with a faint smile. Her eyelashes fluttered slightly and her body was tense, as if she were focusing intently on the lesson, yet she also seemed somewhat distracted.
He quietly reached out and placed a hand on her jean-clad thigh. With his fingertips, he traced the shape of a heart on its surprisingly firm surface.
Such intimate interactions between couples during class were not a common experience for Xia Zhijin. This was mainly because Li Yuan often skipped class, and on the rare occasions he did attend, he seldom sat with her in the front rows.
Xia Zhijin’s cheeks flushed as she turned her head. She saw Li Yuan looking at her with a knowing smirk and, like a startled deer, quickly turned back around.
Xia Zhijin was a diligent student who wouldn’t dare speak in class, but Li Yuan cared little for such rules.
Taking advantage of the moment Professor Yi Gang had his back to the class to write formulas on the blackboard, Li Yuan quietly leaned closer. He brought his lips near Xia Zhijin’s ear, sniffed the scent of her hair, and then gently touched her earlobe with his lips, whispering with a smile.
"Zhijin, darling, did you miss me these past few days?"
Xia Zhijin’s body went rigid. Shocked and blushing from Li Yuan’s intimate and bold gesture, she began to tremble as a flush spread up her neck.
Her lips parted, and a single, faint word escaped.
"Yes..."
"Hehe, I missed you too!" Li Yuan chuckled, moving his hand from her thigh to take hold of the small hand resting on her desk.
Perhaps due to the cooler weather, her hand felt a bit cold.
Li Yuan cupped her hand in his. "Why are your hands so cold?" he murmured with a light laugh. "Let me warm them up for you."
"Mm," Xia Zhijin hummed softly, her heart pounding faster and faster.
Nearby, Gao Xin, Li Lanrong, and a few other girls had noticed the commotion. They glanced over, their eyes filled with mischievous amusement.
When class finally ended, Xia Zhijin’s tense body at last relaxed.
Just then, the class monitor, Xiang Tan Yanqiu, suddenly stood up. She looked at her classmates and made an announcement.
"Everyone, it’s been over two months since we all started university together, and it’s been a happy time for all of us. After discussing it with the other class committee members, we’d like to organize an autumn outing for some farmhouse fun this weekend. We wanted to get everyone’s opinion."
As soon as Xiang Tan Yanqiu finished speaking, the entire class erupted into a lively discussion. In university, class outings like a "farmhouse fun" trip were quite common, and nearly every class organized one. Such events not only created wonderful memories of their university days but also promoted camaraderie among classmates.
Most importantly, they provided a legitimate excuse to bring the boys and girls in the class closer, creating romantic opportunities for some.
A moment later, the classroom was buzzing as everyone voiced their thoughts.
"Class monitor, our class is also having a ’farmhouse fun’ trip? I think it’s a great idea! I’m in!"
"I agree, too! Class Two next door has already had two get-togethers, and we haven’t had one yet. I’ve been meaning to suggest it, but I got swamped with club activities and forgot to tell you."
"Farmhouse fun and other outings sound great. I checked the schedule, and this weekend is free. We can really relax."
"I heard about a great place from some upperclassmen, and it’s not too far from campus. We could go there."
Listening to Xiang Tan Yanqiu’s proposal, Li Yuan paused for a moment, a sense of longing filling his heart.
In my past life at Modu University of Technology, the farmhouse get-together was a lot of fun. Even now, so many years after graduation, I can still remember it vividly.
Li Yuan looked at Xia Zhijin and smiled. "Zhijin, do you want to go?"
Xia Zhijin glanced at him and replied shyly, "I’ll do whatever you do. If you go, I’ll go."
Li Yuan grinned. "And what if I don’t go?"
"Then I won’t go either," she answered without hesitation.
Li Lanrong, who was standing nearby, couldn’t help but smirk as she listened to their exchange. "Ooh, look at you two, showing off again," she teased. "What’s that idiom to describe this... ah, right, ’the husband sings, and the wife follows’!"
As usual, Xia Zhijin blushed at the comment. She lowered her head, looking like an adorably pitiful young girl.
Li Yuan, however, was thick-skinned. He looked at Li Lanrong and fired back.
"Rongrong, you’ll be tasting the sweetness of love soon yourself, won’t you? How are things progressing with Liu these days?"
Hearing Li Yuan’s teasing, Li Lanrong froze, her face instantly turning scarlet. It was true that she and Liu Jia had been getting closer lately. They had enjoyed their conversations and had started to develop feelings for each other. However, those feelings were still nascent, and they were both being discreet about it. Her own roommates didn’t even know she was "talking" with Liu Jia.
She never imagined that Li Yuan would suddenly expose it in front of everyone. Li Lanrong shyly lowered her head, her heart beginning to race.
Just then, Gao Xin asked in surprise, "Director Li, what did you just say? Is Rongrong dating someone?"
Xia Zhijin also stared at Li Yuan, bewildered. She’d been in the dorm these past few days and hadn’t noticed a thing. How did Li Yuan find out?
Li Yuan laughed heartily. "For the specifics, you’ll have to ask Rongrong herself. Who knows, maybe she’ll make an official announcement in a few days."
Gao Xin turned to Li Lanrong with a gossip-hungry expression. "Rongrong, are you really in a relationship? How come we don’t know?"
Li Lanrong, her face crimson, shook her head and explained in a small voice, "We’re not dating yet!"
"Tch, who’d believe that?" Gao Xin chuckled, pinching Li Lanrong’s cheek. "Your face is as red as a tomato, and you’re still denying it. Hurry up and tell me, who are you dating? Do I know him? Is he in our class?"
Just as Li Lanrong was trying to think of a way to squirm out of the conversation, the class monitor, Xiang Tan Yanqiu, spoke up again.
"Since everyone seems enthusiastic about a class gathering, let’s take a vote."
Xiang Tan Yanqiu asked with a smile, "Anyone opposed, please raise your hand."
The students of Computer Science Class One looked around at one another, but no one dared to raise their hand.
A sly twinkle appeared in Xiang Tan Yanqiu’s eyes as she cheerfully made the decision.
"Since everyone agrees, let’s settle on that for now. We’ll announce the other details regarding class fees, transportation, and location in the class group chat."
