CHAPTER 1272: CHAPTER 479: TURMOIL AND CHAOS

As classes ended, the hallway was bustling with students hurrying along.

However, when they passed this way, they couldn’t help but slow their steps a bit.

Tang Song, dressed in a suit and exuding a unique aura, stood out in the vibrant yet slightly naive university setting.

The female students, who had come out early to admire the Attractive Man, displayed a variety of expressions as they witnessed the scene before them.

Qian Lele was quite well-known in their faculty.

Previously, photos of her selling goods had been posted on the school forum, attracting considerable attention.

Due to her frugal lifestyle, working part-time every day, someone had started calling her "Cinderella."

Apart from admiration, naturally, there were also hints of mockery.

Especially among some girls in their major, who weren’t too fond of this spotlight-stealing "Cinderella."

Watching the scene before them, it was hard not to feel a bit strange inside.

Being close enough, Shi Xueqi and Li Wenjia couldn’t help but steal glances at the Attractive Man after the initial shock.

Soon, they found themselves meeting a pair of gentle, smiling eyes.

These were unforgettable eyes, strikingly clear and brilliant.

Their faces flushed red like ripe apples in an instant.

Shi Xueqi stammered, "Lele... is this... your friend?"

"Hello, classmates, I’m Lele’s friend, Tang Song." His voice carried a calm assurance that put people at ease.

"Hello... I’m Lele’s classmate Shi Xueqi." "Hello, Brother Tang Song, I’m Li Wenjia."

They quickly bent down to greet him, their expressions awkward and flustered.

They were computer science students with average looks and had never interacted with such an outstanding guy, especially one who called them "beauties," which made their palms sweat.

After a brief chat, Tang Song smiled and nodded, "Then we’ll go first, bye-bye."

"Bye-bye~" "Bye-bye~"

"Xueqi, Wenjia, bye-bye."

Qian Lele bid farewell to her classmates, following closely behind Tang Song, weaving through the bustling crowd towards the stairway.

She could feel various gazes watching her at that moment.

There was envy, curiosity, and some complex, indistinguishable emotions.

Not one to enjoy the spotlight, she felt very uncomfortable in this situation.

As their figures gradually disappeared, voices of discussions and whispers started to spread.

...

Walking out of the teaching building’s main door, the slightly cool evening breeze brushed against them, cooling their burning cheeks.

Standing closely next to Tang Song, breathing in the scent emanating from him, Qian Lele pinched her fingers tightly.

Feeling the clear pain, she finally confirmed that this wasn’t a dream.

Since Valentine’s Day, she hadn’t seen Tang Song for a month, only catching a quick glimpse of him at the Glimmer Coffee branch in the Ancient City without exchanging words.

During this time, she had gone through starting a new school term, moving dorms, and making new friends.

There were so many things she wanted to say to him, so many conversations she wanted to have.

Sometimes, when she learned something new, saw beautiful scenery, or had insightful reflections, she yearned to share them with him and would ride the Route 31 bus, traveling through 13 stations to YJTC.

Yet, she didn’t dare to disturb him.

She simply hoped quietly that he would appear in front of her just like now.

"Lele, it’s been 20 days since the summer term started, hasn’t it?" Tang Song suddenly asked.

Qian Lele quickly pulled back her thoughts and softly replied, "Yes, exactly 20 days."

Tang Song turned his head with a bright gaze looking at her, "Now that you’re a junior, how do you feel?"

Qian Lele pursed her lips, striving to organize her words, "There have been a lot more major courses, and they’re harder as well. Unlike freshman or sophomore years, the current studies are more geared towards future employment. Grad school, jobs, and civil service exams are what everyone has been discussing lately..."

"Hmm." Tang Song nodded gently, "Junior year is an important turning point in university; the pace of life will undoubtedly change, are you adapting?"

"I don’t really feel it, since I’ve always been working part-time, particularly now, doing front-end work, it’s like a semi-employed state..."

The two walked quietly side by side along the campus path, chatting softly.

Tang Song saw many familiar scenes from the "Academic Prodigy Dungeon" on the way, "Cloud Library," "leisure woods," "Battle in Basketball Court" ...

Then he glanced at the "piggy bank" Qian Lele beside him, his eyes revealing a contemplative expression.

The half month at the normal university was truly an unforgettable memory for him.

Students passed by from time to time and frequently cast them curious glances.

Qian Lele lowered her head, looking down at her toes while talking to Tang Song about her current situation and the knowledge she’d acquired, her cheeks pink from a blend of nervousness and joy.

After Glimmer Coffee completed its financing, it established its own tech department, and now she’s a part-time front-end developer, with a fixed monthly salary of 2500 yuan.

There’s no need to sign in to work, and the workload isn’t much, making it a dream part-time job for any student.

Occasionally, Tang Song’s end would ask for her help in opening pages and writing JS interactions, with payment on a per-task basis.

As for her job as a café baker, she now only goes two or three times a week, at a rate of 15 yuan per hour.

Together, the monthly salary exceeds 4000 yuan, which is comparable to a full-time employee’s income.

However, she heard that Glimmer Coffee has already begun building its central kitchen, which will eliminate most of the baking work at the stores in the future.