When Tang Shiying returned to her apartment, it was already dark.
With the new semester starting, there were simply too many things to handle, and since this was her first time serving as a counselor, she was not yet entirely familiar with the routine.
As she expected, the room was completely empty.
The little fellow must have left long ago!
A note was left on the table: "Sorry for the trouble, I'll treat you to a meal sometime! Thanks!"
At the very bottom, there was a small smiley face drawn alongside the name "Xu Han".
That handwriting was truly ugly, nothing like someone with talent.
"Achoo!"
Xu Han, having just returned to the dorm, sneezed out of nowhere. "Who's talking behind my back?"
"What's wrong with you?" Zhao Lefan asked with curiosity. "Did you catch a cold just from going outside?"
"Not used to the local climate and water?"
Seeing this, Wang Ziheng immediately delivered a sarcastic blow. "I'd say he's just too weak!"
"The colorful world has only just begun, brother, you've got to take care of your health!" Lin Jinghao said with the air of an experienced veteran, patting Xu Han on the shoulder.
The four of them exchanged a knowing smile, already beginning to look forward to the wonderful life of the next three years.
"The freshmen group chat sent out a notice, we have a class meeting tomorrow!" Wang Ziheng declared, hugging his phone like the dedicated information liaison he was.
"I heard our counselor is a woman, and still a graduate student?"
"I heard that too. I wonder if she's pretty—starting a teacher-student romance wouldn't be bad at all!"
As Zhao Lefan spoke, the corners of his mouth curled up into a wretched expression.
"Dude, you're being a bit sleazy."
"Control yourself!"
Xu Han glanced at them, said nothing more, and quietly sat down at his desk to turn on his computer.
Even though he had been reborn, there were some things he didn't want to interfere with, because these were experiences they simply had to go through.
If he cleared away all the obstacles for them, they would never grow. Ten thousand words could never compare to a single unforgettable lesson carved deep into the bone.
The next morning!
When Xu Han woke up, the other three were still fast asleep with their heads covered!
He glanced at the time—a little past nine, plenty of time!
The group chat notice said the class meeting was at ten, and military training uniforms would be distributed afterward.
After getting up and washing up, he called out to his three turtle sons to get up and get ready for the classroom!
On the second floor of the teaching building!
School of Film and Television, Screenwriting Class 2!
Xu Han and his three roommates found empty seats and sat down in a row!
Zhao Lefan's eyes scanned every single female student in the class as if taking attendance.
"Not bad at all, the quality is really high!"
"What does that have to do with you?" Wang Ziheng looked at him speechlessly.
"Do me a favor and wipe that drool off. How many years has it been since you last saw a woman?" Lin Jinghao also looked somewhat disgusted.
The three of them were already regretting sitting with this guy.
Looking was one thing, but the least he could do was be a little low-profile.
Just as the three of them were thinking about moving further away from him, a graceful figure walked in.
"Whoa!"
"Damn, she's gorgeous!"
A commotion swept through the crowd, and Xu Han raised his head to look!
A familiar yet unfamiliar beautiful girl was already standing on the podium.
She wore light makeup, her delicate face carried a faint smile, and her expression was somewhat aloof, yet thoroughly captivating.
A white shirt paired with black trousers made her look intellectual and elegant, radiating pure professional chic.
Her appearance instantly drew every gaze in the classroom.
Some of the guys could no longer restrain themselves and wanted to show off their charm!
"Beauty, did you descend to the mortal realm to undergo tribulation?"
Tang Shiying smiled calmly, gesturing for everyone to quiet down.
"Hello everyone, let me introduce myself. My name is Tang Shiying. I am your counselor, and also your senior."
"With such a pretty teacher, how could I ever bear to graduate?"
"Teacher, what year of grad school are you in? Can we be friends?"
The male students' hormones flared, and jeers and catcalls erupted continuously from the audience.
"Quiet!"
Tang Shiying's voice was not loud, but it carried an icy chill.
The crowd fell silent in an instant!
"After class, we can be friends. In class, I will be very strict!"
With those words, no one dared to fool around anymore!
This was the person who held the power over whether they could graduate or not; truly angering her meant bringing suffering upon themselves!
"Next, let's have everyone introduce yourselves so we can get to know one another. At the same time, anyone who wants to run for class monitor or committee positions can speak up. Let's start from this side."
Tang Shiying pointed to the front row, and the students began their self-introductions in order.
Lin Jinghao leaned closer to Xu Han and whispered, "I saw her photos on the campus crush wall, but I never expected her in-person to be even prettier than the pictures. It's just... she feels a bit cold."
"An icy goddess! How could she not be cold?" Wang Ziheng immediately leaned over to add.
"What are you guys talking about? I want to listen too..."
Zhao Lefan crowded in, and the three of them instantly shut their mouths!
Xu Han glanced up at the podium.
Tang Shiying was holding the roster, listening to the freshmen's self-introductions.
"Hello everyone, my name is Han Feifei..."
Hearing that name, Xu Han frowned.
Hearing it once more made him recall the three years he had spent being deceived!
"What's wrong with you? Your expression looks a bit pale?" Lin Jinghao asked with concern, noticing Xu Han's trembling body.
"I'm fine!" Xu Han forcefully suppressed his fury!
"Han Feifei—the campus belle of our year!" Wang Ziheng muttered under his breath.
"I heard that the moment she arrived on the first day, people were already confessing to her!"
"She looks pretty pure. Totally my type!"
That remark came from Zhao Lefan; since every single girl seemed to be his type, his heart was practically a mass-produced greenhouse.
Xu Han just smiled and said nothing.
If you only knew that beneath her pure exterior she wore the face of a blood-sucking monster, you'd regret it when it's too late!
Tang Shiying swept her gaze across the room, then suddenly her eyes widened as if she had discovered something incredible.
"It's him?"
She spotted that familiar little fellow. Even though she couldn't see his full face, a profile view was more than enough!
Flipping through the roster in her hands, sure enough, the name "Xu Han" stared right back at her in print!
Outwardly calm, Tang Shiying felt a storm churn within her heart!
How could she run into him here again? And to top it all off, he was her own student.
At that moment, the self-introductions reached Wang Ziheng beside him!
He stood up aggressively!
"My name is Wang Ziheng, sports major!"
His voice was deep and full of momentum. "Since no one has stepped up to run for class monitor yet, I'd like to give it a try!"
"Good!"
Clap, clap, clap...
As soon as he finished speaking, Zhao Lefan loyally led the applause, showing his support for Wang Ziheng.
Xu Han and Lin Jinghao immediately joined in, determined to boost their brother up onto the throne!
It's much easier to get things done when you have friends in high places; having a roommate as the class monitor would make things far more convenient!
Seeing that no one else had any objections, Tang Shiying nodded in agreement.
Next!
"Xu Han, from Qizhou!"
Tang Shiying looked at Xu Han as he stood up. The two locked eyes for a brief moment before quickly looking away, acting as if they had never met before.
"Done?"
The girls, full of anticipation, were somewhat baffled. Was this introduction really that short?
I suppose handsome guys really do have their own quirks?
"Look, this one is even more handsome!"
Mid-sentence, Lin Jinghao stood up!
Just like Xu Han, he stated his name and sat right back down!
When it came to looks, Lin Jinghao surpassed Xu Han—even Xu Han had to admit that!