In the blink of an eye, tomorrow would be the start of the May Day holiday, and many students had already planned their itineraries. In Class One of the third-year finance department, class monitor Sun Yang was standing on the podium, explaining the plans and arrangements for tomorrow's May Day trip to Dongyue Mountain.
"Classmates, I have some great news for you all," Sun Yang began. With his good speaking skills, it took him only a few words to rouse the students' interest. "Tomorrow, aside from our own classmates and our instructor, Qin Yang, there will also be a special guest joining us!"
"Who is it, monitor? Stop keeping us in suspense and tell us already!" an impatient student called out.
The students below immediately began to buzz with chatter, eagerly guessing who the mysterious figure could be.
Seeing that the atmosphere was just right, Sun Yang spoke up again: "Let me give you a hint—this person is one of the most beautiful female teachers in our school."
At that moment, a chubby student named Li Dongming, known far and wide as the "walking directory", stood up excitedly and said, "Could it be Teacher Chen Yixian, one of our school's three great beauties?"
Sun Yang immediately replied, "When it comes to being well-informed, it has to be our little chubby friend here. That's right, it's none of us other than Teacher Chen Yixian!"
The chubby student chimed in, "I heard that our instructor, Qin Yang, and Teacher Chen were college classmates and stayed at the school together after graduation. As a member of the Qin Family in the Capital, Instructor Qin resolutely chose to become a teacher here just to pursue Teacher Chen, giving up the chance to return to his family to run their business. It became quite a romantic legend for a while."
Many female students sighed infatuatededly, "How romantic! I believe in love again. If someone treated me like that, I'd die happy."
A male student nearby immediately retorted, "Snap out of it! It's not even nighttime yet, and you're already having daydreams. Look at yourself—you can't even handle your own life, yet you still dare to reject me."
"Mind your own business..." With that, the two of them started bickering again.
Sun Yang raised his hand to signal for quiet. "Everyone, quiet down a bit. I haven't finished yet, so listen to me."
Once the room quieted down, Sun Yang continued, "Our instructor has given us a formidable task. He plans to propose to Teacher Chen at Dongyue Mountain right at the moment the sun rises over Chaoyang Peak. At that time, I need everyone to help build up the atmosphere. Once it's done, the instructor said he will treat the whole class to a five-star hotel dinner where we can eat and party to our hearts' content!"
A round of cheers instantly erupted from the crowd, with everyone chiming in to promise that they would get the job done.
Meanwhile, Lin Tianchen and Su Shanshan were sitting in the back row of the classroom. Lin Tianchen had his eyes closed in meditation, as if everything in the world had nothing to do with him.
Su Shanshan was reading a book, occasionally looking up to listen. When Sun Yang mentioned that Instructor Qin Yang was going to propose to Chen Yixian at sunrise, she turned to glance at Lin Tianchen, a hint of expectation flickering in her bright eyes.
Just then, Lin Tianchen suddenly opened his eyes and looked at Su Shanshan. Su Shanshan instantly averted her gaze, pretending to act nonchalant, though her slightly flushed earlobes and blushing face betrayed her.
At that moment, she looked breathtakingly beautiful. Lin Tianchen couldn't help losing his focus for a moment—she truly was too stunning.
Teasingly, Lin Tianchen said to Su Shanshan, "If you want to look at me, do it openly. Don't be so sneaky."
"Who was sneaking a look at you? Stop flattering yourself. I just felt a bit stiff from reading and was stretching my neck," Su Shanshan whispered in defense, though her burning cheeks made even her own words hard to believe.
Lin Tianchen gazed at Su Shanshan's exquisite profile for a moment and said softly, "Don't envy them. One day, I'll prepare an even more romantic one for you."
Su Shanshan didn't answer him, but subconsciously gave a slight nod with a gesture she herself hadn't even noticed. Her heart was beating so fast it felt as though it might leap right out of her throat.
Up on the podium, Sun Yang glanced over at Su Shanshan's blushing face, a fierce glint flashing in his eyes. He secretly resolved to conquer Su Shanshan and make her submit to him in due time.
Sun Yang spoke up again from the podium: "I have a proposal. Let's see what you all think."
Several of Sun Yang's sycophants immediately chimed in, "Monitor Sun, just say what's on your mind! We'll definitely support you."
Sun Yang said, "There are thirty people in our class, exactly half male and half female. I propose that during tomorrow's outing, each male student pairs up to take care of one female student. Everyone can choose freely and form their own pairs. How does that sound?"
As soon as Sun Yang finished speaking, the boys in the audience let out wolf-whales of excitement, while the girls lowered their heads.
The boys shouted, "All hail the mighty class monitor!" Meanwhile, looking full of vigor, Sun Yang announced that everyone could choose their partners freely. He then walked back to the last row, stopped in front of Su Shanshan, and said, "Class Representative Su, let's team up. That way we can coordinate with each other and handle any unexpected situations."
Su Shanshan immediately replied, "Monitor Sun, there's no need. Lin Tianchen and I have already formed a team. Besides, everyone will be together anyway; if anything comes up, we can just say the word."
Rejected, Sun Yang felt a surge of fiery anger in his chest. However, noticing that some classmates were watching him, he managed to swallow his rage. He turned around and walked away with a feigned swagger, harboring a deep, burning hatred for Lin Tianchen in his heart. *Let this good-for-nothing skip around for one more day. I'll deal with you up on the mountain and let you experience what it's like when heaven doesn't answer and the earth doesn't respond.*
Shortly after, a rather attractive female student took the initiative to pair up with Class Monitor Sun Yang, making his expression look a bit better.
As for Lin Tianchen, he was also looking forward to this trip to Dongyue Mountain. Perhaps he could find the medicinal herbs he needed to break through his cultivation realm there. Everything was ready except for the crucial element—he was just missing that one main ingredient.
That evening when they returned home, Su Shanshan and Lin Tianchen organized the items and hiking gear they needed for the next day, placing them in the car so they could be driven to the school assembly point the next morning and board the group bus to Dongyue Mountain.
Meanwhile, Gu Yanzi, as the eldest daughter of the local Gu Family, had also arranged her schedule for the activities. She planned to invite Sun Mengmeng over to her house to have some fun, after which she cast a resentful little glance at Lin Tianchen. "Little Chen, don't play favorites. Since you're accompanying Shanshan to climb the mountain this time, you must definitely keep me company more often afterward."
Looking at Gu Yanzi's feigned aggrieved expression, Lin Tianchen said, "That depends entirely on your sincerity. After all, your big brother here is a legend—not just anyone can have his company."
Gu Yanzi scoffed, "Such a little brat. Give you a bit of praise and you really start acting big."
Lin Tianchen immediately retorted, "Don't talk nonsense. You've never even seen it, so how would you know if it's big or small?"
Upon hearing this, both young women felt a mixture of embarrassment and rage. Su Shanshan snatched up a fruit knife while Gu Yanzi grabbed a broom, both chasing after Lin Tianchen. "You little pervert, how dare you tease us! Stop right there, see if this auntie doesn't skin you alive!"
Laughter and playful chaos instantly filled the villa...