Su Yan, sitting in the front row, frowned slightly, a hint of displeasure appearing in her clear, cold eyes.
The boy's name was Li Xun, a popular guy among the opposite sex in their class.
During the evening roll call, after Li Xun introduced himself, the girls in the class started talking about him.
Su Yan found it quite boring and didn't think Li Xun was as outstanding as the girls around him claimed.
What she didn't expect was that this Li Xun was quite conceited and, after the evening roll call, publicly invited her to a gathering.
Su Yan was annoyed by such familiarity and refused him outright.
It seemed that because of this incident, or perhaps not solely due to it, she felt even more distant from her roommates and other girls in the class.
It wasn't that she was being ostracized, but she just couldn't blend into their conversations.
From the time she reported to school yesterday morning until now, she hadn't found any girls in the class she could truly connect with.
This was the main reason for her low mood.
In Yucheng No. 4 Middle School, she had no shortage of close friends.
Including her best friends like Tian Jiajia, and the small circle later centered around Qin Tian and Xia Nuannuan.
She didn't want her old friends to know she wasn't fitting in. So, when Xia Nuannuan noticed she was in a bad mood in the cafeteria and expressed concern, she didn't feel like confiding in her.
The classmates of Class Two of the English Department naturally knew who Li Xun was going to sing for, and their complex gazes turned towards Su Yan in the front row.
The girls were, of course, envious of Su Yan, and those who had developed feelings for Li Xun were even more jealous in their hearts.
As for the boys, they envied Li Xun's courage and talent.
"Oh oh..."
"Xun Ge, go for it!!"
In Class Two's formation, there were a few boys who were good friends with Li Xun. They acted as professional wingmen, helping to hype up the atmosphere.
In fact, some of them harbored feelings for Su Yan but had all chosen to give up.
To put it nicely, they were self-aware; to put it crudely, they were insecure and timid, not daring to try, and had already conceded defeat in their hearts.
Moreover, after conceding, they would self-hypnotize, believing that only Li Xun was barely worthy of a goddess like Su Yan.
At this moment, a melodious guitar sound rang out.
Li Xun was using an acoustic guitar, which was very suitable for folk songs. It seemed to be a high-end one, as the tone sounded very clean and clear.
After the prelude, he, who had been gazing at Su Yan with deep affection, slowly began to sing.
He was singing a well-known classic love song, "Qing Fei De Yi" by Harlem Yu.
"Hard to forget the first time I saw you, a pair of charming eyes..."
It had to be said that Li Xun, known as the Prince of Love Songs, had decent singing skills for an amateur.
Combined with his seemingly deep and heartfelt performance, his singing seemed to have more infectious power.
At least many sentimental girls from both classes were captivated by his singing and became even more envious and jealous of Su Yan, the protagonist of his dedication.
Little did they know that the protagonist herself was completely unmoved.
Su Yan, suppressing her annoyance, rested her chin on her knees, lost in thought, wondering about something.
"Tian Ge!"
Xia Nuannuan whispered and called out to Qin Tian in front.
Qin Tian turned to look at her. Seeing her wave him over, he moved closer.
"He's singing for Su Yan, right?"
Xia Nuannuan asked in a low voice.
"If nothing unexpected happens, it should be!"
Qin Tian nodded.
He was closer and had good eyesight. Even though he couldn't see the expression and eyes of the boy with his back to them, he noticed that many people in the opposing class's formation were constantly looking at Su Yan.
On Xia Nuannuan's left and right were Cheng Meng and two other girls, all listening intently.
"Then, do you think... the reason Su Yan is in a bad mood might be because of him?"
Xia Nuannuan asked with a serious expression.
Qin Tian pondered for a moment and replied, "It's probably not just because of this. There were quite a few boys pursuing her in high school. If she were annoyed by this, she would have been annoyed to death long ago."
"That's true!"
Xia Nuannuan nodded thoughtfully.
"Could it be that because of this boy, your friend is having trouble getting along with the girls?"
Cheng Meng, standing beside them, suddenly interjected.
Qin Tian and Xia Nuannuan looked at her with startled eyes.
"Sorry, I, I didn't mean to eavesdrop."
Cheng Meng chuckled sheepishly and continued, "Girls can be very troublesome when they're jealous. This boy is so handsome and can sing, he must be popular among many girls in his class."
"If you put it that way, it's quite possible!"
Qin Tian raised his right hand, stroking his chin, and agreed with her speculation.
After all, the relationships within many girls' dormitories were always quite complex.
And Su Yan, with her cool personality, was already not easy to approach. If, in addition, most girls were very jealous, it could indeed easily lead to unpleasantness.
"Then what should we do? Can we find a way to help her?"
Xia Nuannuan asked with some anxiety.
"This... I really can't think of any good solution."
Qin Tian scratched his head with a wry smile.
A woman's heart is like a needle at the bottom of the sea.
Especially with girls he didn't know well, how could he know how to defuse the jealousy of the girls in the opposing class?
Furthermore, Su Yan might not even want them to get involved.
"I do have a good idea!"
A mysterious smile appeared on Cheng Meng's face.
"What idea? Hurry up and tell us!"
Xia Nuannuan looked at her eagerly.
"If it works, you have to treat me to a meal!"
Cheng Meng said with a smile.
"No problem, I'll treat you to a big meal!"
Xia Nuannuan generously agreed.
Cheng Meng smiled, then looked at Qin Tian and said, "The solution lies with you, Qin Tian."
"Me?"
Qin Tian was stunned.
Xia Nuannuan was also completely bewildered, with a muddled expression.
"Nuannuan, who do you think is more handsome, Qin Tian or him?"
Cheng Meng asked with a smile.
Xia Nuannuan replied without hesitation, "Of course, it's Tian Ge!"
Qin Tian grinned and happily gave his wife a thumbs-up.
"Not bad, not only your girlfriend but even as an outsider, Qin Tian's looks are not inferior to that boy."
Cheng Meng said with a bright smile.
"Cheng Meng, your judgment is also good!"
Qin Tian praised with a smile.
Cheng Meng rolled her eyes and added, "So, the solution is for you, the class monitor, to go up and perform something outstanding, showcase your charm, and shift the attention of the girls in the opposing class to you."
"Not only that, but you can also hint that you and Su Yan were classmates in high school. Girls are very jealous, but they are also very curious!"
"After the girls in the opposing class become curious about you, they will naturally go to Su Yan to inquire about you. As they chat, their relationship will naturally be closer!"