Tao Xixue’s eyes blinked slightly.
She was still contemplating Jiang Ran’s current situation.
Initially, she had simply thought that Jiang Ran might be somewhat popular.
But now it seemed that Jiang Ran possessed an Ability she was unaware of, or perhaps one she simply hadn’t recognized.
Tao’s own Charm could trigger a natural fondness in others.
This Charm was like a flower blooming by the roadside; even from a great distance, one could still catch its fragrance.
At the same time, people like her were easily drawn to strange individuals.
Thinking of this, the corners of Tao Xixue’s lips curled up slightly.
At first, she thought Jiang Ran’s Charm was just a bit high, but now it seemed the mysteries surrounding her were only increasing.
She bit her lip lightly.
She walked at the very front.
“Well done. Student Jiang Ran’s speech was quite impressive. I heard you are from the Department of Literature.”
Jiang Ran, caught off guard by the sudden question, was a bit dazed.
Beside her, Su Wanqing grew anxious.
‘How bold of you, Tao Xixue, playing games like this.’
Su Wanqing also stood up.
“She is a member of our Service Club. Prying into someone’s major so abruptly might cause them distress, you know.”
Su Wanqing stood tall.
She knew that if she truly let Tao Xixue have her way, Jiang Ran’s future would be in jeopardy.
Everyone in the entire department would be digging for information on her.
It would be difficult for Jiang Ran to lead a peaceful life after that.
So, this time, even if she had to throw her dignity away, she would protect Jiang Ran.
At that moment, the people around them began to whisper in low voices.
“So she’s from the Service Club. I don’t remember that Club letting in any new members. So there was already someone in there?”
‘Don’t talk nonsense. Maybe their recruitment requirements are just really high. We should stay away from them.’
Idle gossip and rumors swirled around them.
Jiang Ran was also stunned.
It was the first time she had seen Su Wanqing take such a firm stance.
Recalling the Plot, why was Su Wanqing standing on her side?
She was the Yellow Hair, after all.
According to the original Plot, she had NTRed Su Wanqing, making Su Wanqing the Victim.
How could a Victim protect a Yellow Hair?
It was a complete reversal of the natural order.
Thus, Jiang Ran stepped forward and said softly,
“I’m fine, Minister.”
Su Wanqing gave a light cough.
“Mm. Let’s go continue preparing the manuscript. Senior Tao, we should be able to leave now, right?”
Tao Xixue gazed at Su Wanqing, her expression unreadable.
She smiled and said,
“You can leave, but she can’t.”
Su Wanqing: ?
‘Bro, she’s not even pretending anymore, is she? She really is a Flower Thief. I absolutely cannot hand Jiang Ran over, otherwise, wouldn’t I become the Victim?’
“And why is that? Fine, I’ll stay too and see what you have to say.”
Tao Xixue cleared her throat.
“When we were reporting the performers, she hadn’t completed her information registration yet. Is there a problem with me having her register her information with me?”
“This…”
Su Wanqing was speechless.
The other party’s excuse was perfectly prepared.
However, Tao Xixue’s current appearance did not look like that of a well-meaning person.
Su Wanqing ground her teeth.
She wanted to refuse, but seeing the other’s strength in numbers, it wasn’t easy to speak up.
She could only mutter her response.
“Fine. Jiang Ran, go and come back quickly. I’ll wait here for you. We’ll discuss the details of the manuscript afterward.”
“No problem.”
Jiang Ran nodded and followed Tao Xixue forward.
She glanced back at Su Wanqing.
Seeing that the other woman hadn’t followed, Jiang Ran let out a sigh of relief.
She wasn’t exactly happy about her current situation, but she wasn’t pessimistic either.
After all, it wasn’t her first time seeing Tao Xixue; she just hadn’t expected Tao Xixue to stop pretending so completely this time.
“Student Jiang, you and Student Su have a very good relationship. It’s my first time seeing Su Wanqing act like that. You don’t need to be nervous. We’ve known each other since we were children. Su Wanqing even used to come over to our house for meals.”
“Ah, you two are childhood friends?”
Jiang Ran was stunned.
she hadn’t expected such a connection.
It seemed that in the original work, these two were indeed rivals who crossed paths often, but they eventually came to acknowledge each other.
“Childhood friends? Well, we are both girls, so we’re just friends. Because our parents knew each other, we grew quite close. If you have any difficulties, you can come to me. Since you are Wanqing’s friend, you are half a friend of mine as well.”
Tao Xixue opened the door.
Noticing the “tail” following behind them, she said coolly,
“What is it, Minister Su? Are you a dog? Did you follow us here because you caught a scent?”
Hearing Tao Xixue describe her that way, Su Wanqing instantly bristled.
“You’re the dog! I just remembered that I didn’t sign the list.”
‘Didn’t you already sign it?’
“I lost it. I’m signing another one.”
Su Wanqing remained stubborn, her gaze unmoving.
She felt that Tao Xixue was up to no good; the woman gave off an unreliable vibe.
If she handed Jiang Ran over to Tao Xixue now, who knew what would happen?
Perhaps seeing what Su Wanqing was insisting on, Tao Xixue said seriously,
“Fine. You can come in after you finish signing.”
With that, Tao Xixue slammed the door shut!
Su Wanqing stood outside with a dark expression.
Tao Xixue was truly detestable.
From childhood until now, she had competed for everything.
Wasn’t it just because she was a “cow” and was a bit well-endowed?
Seducing girls everywhere… she was completely mental…
Outside, Su Wanqing cursed Tao Xixue’s ancestors for eighteen generations.
Meanwhile, inside the room, Tao Xixue took out a form and placed it on the desk.
“This is the Program Registration Form. If you don’t see any problems, go ahead and fill it out.”
‘So many?’
“Is this really considered a lot? There have been quite a few programs recently. I used several forms to keep them organized. Since you are participating in the speech, choose this form to fill out. It is the New Student Registration Form. If it concludes successfully, you will receive three times the Academic Credit.”
As Tao Xixue spoke, she sat down next to Jiang Ran.
Her developing bust loomed in front of Jiang Ran.
Jiang Ran, who originally felt nothing, now found the person before her incredibly terrifying.
‘Is that size even human?’
When she took the photos back then, she hadn’t realized Tao Xixue was this impressive.
“What’s wrong? Is there something you don’t understand?”
Tao Xixue patiently held Jiang Ran’s hand, moving her fingers toward the place where she needed to sign.
Jiang Ran’s vision blurred for a moment, only to find that Tao Xixue was practically pressed against her body.
The pressure spread throughout her entire being.
This girl had just promised she wouldn’t make a move, so why was she breaking her word?
“You promised earlier.”
“Well, you can call Su Wanqing in now. I haven’t restricted you from doing anything. Besides, didn’t you tell me before that Su Wanqing’s behavior was a bother? I am helping you now. Once your goal is achieved, I will let go. For now, it’s just acting, and I simply want to make the performance a bit more realistic.”
Tao Xixue hugged Jiang Ran from behind, feeling the warmth of her body.
The expression on her face became increasingly vibrant.
Yes, this was the feeling.
Jiang Ran’s talent perfectly filled the void left by her own Ability.
Having not felt this kind of palpitation for a long time, Tao Xixue wished she could pull Jiang Ran even closer.