Chapter 99

Zuo Zhao chose a dining location at the Northwest Corner Pedestrian Street not far from the school. This place was lined with restaurants, featuring a wide variety of cuisines and snacks from all over the country. As the higher education zone became increasingly complete, the number of students increased year by year, and the snack street's business flourished.

The prices here were not as cheap as the mobile "snack street" outside the east gate of Su Yuan School, but it became the top choice for student gatherings. The restaurant where Xia Linfei "treated" everyone last time was also on this street.

"Everyone, we are all students with limited funds, so let's go Dutch," said Zuo Zhao, the leader. Her words naturally received everyone's support.

With about twenty people, if anyone were to treat the whole group, it would likely bankrupt them. Students should act like students, and pretending to be rich is a foolish act. Although there are rich and poor among people, and some children from wealthy families might not care about the money, showing off wealth excessively in a student circle is not a good thing, as it can create barriers. Going Dutch is just right.

Everyone chose a restaurant called "Fragrant Garden," a relatively large privately-owned restaurant. On the second floor, the group of about twenty people were seated at two round tables.

Su Yuan was flanked by Zuo Zhao and Yan Bing. Although Zuo Zhao was not exceptionally beautiful, she was the most powerful leader in the entire External Affairs Department. Yan Bing, despite being just an ordinary staff member, was undoubtedly a beautiful girl with a gentle and likable personality.

The most powerful leader and the prettiest girl both sat next to Su Yuan, envied by others.

A glance at Su Yuan's face made everyone think more complex thoughts. Minister Su herself seemed to be a very beautiful woman!

After Zuo Zhao finished ordering, she scanned the group, looking at Su Yuan and Yan Bing. She sighed inwardly, admiring their perfect match! These two were like a pseudo-lesbian couple, and sitting together, they were the pillars of the entire External Affairs Department.

"Su Yuan, did Lin Jun cause you any trouble later?" Yan Bing, who rarely sat so close to Su Yuan, had some questions she wanted to ask. She just felt it was abrupt and didn't have the courage to ask.

The incident started when Xiao Yiran used Su Yuan as a shield. Yan Bing, caught between Su Yuan and Xiao Yiran, was quite worried about Su Yuan. Lin Jun had connections and abilities, and he was a hot-tempered guy, like a time bomb that could explode at any moment.

She was Xiao Yiran's "best friend," and although she didn't agree with Xiao Yiran's actions, she had to try to fix the situation. Yan Bing had some interactions with Lin Jun and had gone to him after the incident, asking him not to make things difficult for Su Yuan. Lin Jun had agreed on the surface, but Yan Bing couldn't be sure how reliable his promise was.

Hearing Yan Bing's concerned words, Su Yuan smiled and said, "I met him twice, and both times were very peaceful."

The first time seemed to have the risk of a comet colliding with Earth, but it didn't actually happen. The second time, the past grievances were completely resolved. Su Yuan was quite satisfied that the conflict between them could be resolved with a handshake.

"Is that so?"

Yan Bing nodded, a relieved smile appearing on her face. She thought her warning to Lin Jun had worked, and her mood improved, even making her feel better about Lin Jun. That guy wasn't completely deaf to advice, after all.

The conversation between Yan Bing and Su Yuan ended there, and they both fell silent again.

Yan Bing was usually very timid, and even talking to Su Yuan for a few sentences required a lot of courage. Such a timid and beautiful girl was deeply loved and cared for by everyone in the External Affairs Department.

Su Yuan took the opportunity to look at her side profile while the dishes were being served. Her skin was a fresh, creamy white, with a few strands of hair falling beside her delicate ears, like a mural of a performer, very cute. Su Yuan wondered what kind of family could raise such a daughter, and her parents' genes must be very good.

If there was a flaw, it might be that she was too quiet, always holding her phone and typing something, not knowing who she was chatting with.

Yan Bing, who was drinking juice, noticed that Su Yuan was looking at her and couldn't help but turn her head and look at her strangely, "Why are you always looking at me?"

Su Yuan smiled awkwardly and said, "Nothing, your eyelashes are so long."

"Not as long as yours."

"..."

"Ha!" Zuo Zhao burst out laughing, "You two, do you know how to flatter each other?"

Su Yuan and Yan Bing laughed.

At this moment, the dishes started to be served.

"Everyone, the boys drink alcohol, the girls drink juice, let's start!"

Zuo Zhao stood up and, as the leader, toasted everyone with juice instead of alcohol.

Su Yuan followed suit, picking up the juice in front of her, "I also toast everyone!"

However, the response was not the same as when Zuo Zhao toasted, but rather a chorus of sighs. A boy shouted loudly, "Minister Su, you're not manly! Our leader is a delicate girl, but you, a guy, also toast with juice? Shameful!"

Su Yuan thought about it and agreed. She was about to drink the juice and then add a glass of beer.

"Who did you call a delicate girl?" Zuo Zhao's eyebrows twitched, and her fierce aura immediately enveloped the area.

The boy's face changed drastically, and he quickly flattered her. Zuo Zhao nodded in satisfaction and said to Su Yuan, "Don't mind him, drink juice if you want!" Then she turned to the boys, "I, the leader, specially approve that Su Yuan can toast with juice!"

"Support the leader!"

The girls had no objections. Unconsciously, they had become Su Yuan's support group, or they had naturally included the beautiful Minister Su in the category of girls, united in their cause.

The boys' faces changed, and another boy stood up, smiling insincerely, "Minister Su, I'll toast you!" He finished the drink in one gulp.

Su Yuan nodded. She was already toasting with juice, which was not very proper, and this behavior hurt her "male pride." Without a word, she finished the drink in one gulp.

"Minister Su, I'll toast you too!" It was the same boy from before.

Su Yuan was happy and finished another drink.

"Me too, Minister Su, I'll toast you!"

"Me too!"

At this, Zuo Zhao and the girls' faces changed. This was a relay attack! Even the least sociable Yan Bing couldn't stand it and stood up, "How can you bully Su Yuan like this!"

Su Yuan pulled her, "It's okay, I'm drinking juice."

Zuo Zhao slammed the table and shouted, "You're out of line! If anyone tries to get Minister Su drunk, I'll make sure they come in standing and leave lying down!"

"That's right, we have so many people, we won't let the leader get drunk," the girls said angrily.

"Uh." Seeing the collective anger, the two boys who started the commotion and toasted Su Yuan first felt guilty. In a situation where the few are against the many, this is exactly what happens! Don't think that just because they are boys, they have the upper hand. When it comes to the crunch, under the smooth tongues of a group of women, these guys might sacrifice them to any extent.

Brotherhood is not all-powerful in the face of female charm. If everyone thinks this is a trivial matter and not a time to show brotherhood, it would be terrible.

So, the two of them, after some thought, quickly turned against the others and started to dissuade the other boys. This way, Su Yuan luckily avoided the crisis of being overfilled with juice.

She wiped her sweat and felt relieved. If she continued to drink, even juice would make her vomit.

Halfway through the gathering, Su Yuan, who had drunk too much and felt her stomach bloated, got up to go to the restroom.

After using the toilet, she washed her hands at the sink and looked at herself in the mirror. Although she had deliberately dressed up, from the appearance in the mirror, she still leaned towards a soft and feminine look, seven parts like a girl, three parts like a neutral, but not at all like a boy.

"The change seems quite significant," she muttered, frowning. Before the transformation, not to boast, but she had a strong masculine aura, and not so many people would mistake her for a girl!

But now, it truly proved the saying—things change, and the world is impermanent. Only a long sigh could express this.

Before the gathering, Su Yuan specially went back to the dorm to put on her plain glasses.

She needed to moderately conceal her beauty; otherwise, without any makeup, she might cause some trouble.

After washing her face, she prepared to put on her glasses again.

At this moment, a young man, drunk and disheveled, walked out of the men's restroom. He had yellow hair, ear piercings, and was swaying as he walked. Seeing Su Yuan, who was about to put on her glasses at the sink, his eyes immediately lit up. What a beautiful girl!

Rogues have a rogue nature. For such a person who despises social order and thinks they are above the law, seeing a beautiful girl makes their eyes go straight, especially when they are already half-drunk. Their lust is infinitely magnified.

Su Yuan felt the light dim, and a tall, well-built "thug" was already leaning in front of her. She thought he just wanted to wash his hands, so she was about to let him.

"Hey, beautiful, don't go!"

Su Yuan's right hand was already grabbed by him.

She was stunned. This situation... actually happening to her? Looking at the young man who was holding her right hand tightly and staring at her with a lecherous smile, Su Yuan felt a strong sense of decay from him, a thick thug smell.