Chapter 214 - Chapter 214: Chapter 214 Mysterious Man
Chapter 214: Chapter 214 Mysterious Man
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
“Why don’t you try seducing a college student?” Ning Yanlan continued with vivid emotions. “Preferably the type who acts like a little puppy in front of people but turns into a little wolf behind their backs. You can have a romantic encounter with him in the rain, fall in love at first sight, and live happily ever after.”
“It seems like idol dramas have deeply ingrained in your mind,” Qiao Ruoyang raised an eyebrow, teasingly. “1 don’t like younger guys. Having one Qiao Yue is already troublesome enough. If you like my brother, I can give him to you.”
At a loss for words, Ning Yanlan pursed her lips and sternly refused, “I can’t handle your brother. Besides, I have a boyfriend. It wouldn’t be good if he heard about this.”
“Okay. I won’t say it anymore.”
“Hmph! I forgive you.” Ning Yanlan looked out at the continuous drizzle, holding the high-speed rail ticket in her hand, and said, “I’m almost there.”
As she finished speaking, the announcement of the train’s arrival played —
“Dear passengers, the train has arrived at the high-speed rail station. Please take your carry-on luggage and valuable items and exit from the right side of the train in the direction of travel.”
‘You should get off the train first,” Qiao Ruoyang looked towards the verdant leaves that were being showered by the rain not far away and finally said, “I’ll find a kind person to share their umbrella with me. Take care on the way.”
After hanging up the phone, Qiao Ruoyang looked up at the increasingly gloomy sky, helplessly pursing her lips.
Taxis couldn’t enter, and the drizzle had turned into large raindrops. If she rushed out, she would undoubtedly be soaked to the bone. On a Saturday, coupled with the torrential rain, there were only a few scattered pedestrians on the streets of Nanxun University campus.
As Qiao Ruoyang looked around, feeling uncertain, a slender figure appeared two meters to her left.
The man stood straight on the floor tiles of the corridor, his fingertips occasionally swiping across his phone. His side profile was sharp and well-defined, with a finely sculpted jawline. He wore black trousers and a white shirt, exuding a noble and cold temperament.
Qiao Ruoyang’s gaze fixated on the umbrella in his right hand.
She hesitated in her mind whether to approach and strike up a conversation, and after a moment of indecision, she took a step forward.
Qiao Ruoyang stopped by his side and instinctively greeted him without thinking.
“Hello, handsome.”
At the sound of her voice, the man slowly turned his head towards her, his gaze slightly lowered.
Their eyes met.
Qiao Ruoyang saw his appearance clearly. His features were distinct, with a high and straight nose, eyelashes like butterfly wings casting a shadow on his eyelids, and beneath his black eyebrows shimmered a pair of ink-black pupils that were so deep, it was hard to discern any emotions.
In an instant, she felt as if she had fallen into a black hole, becoming tongue-tied and clumsy.
“I wanted to ask, where are you headed?”
The man paused for a couple of seconds, briefly assessing her, but remained silent.
“I didn’t bring an umbrella, and this rain won’t stop anytime soon. If you’re heading to the school gate, would it be convenient for you to drop me off at the bus stop?”
Qiao Ruoyang paused for a moment and continued, “Or maybe you’d like to see the scenery at the school gate?”
The man scrutinized her with his dark eyes, his handsome and cold face composed. As his gaze swept over the glistening raindrops on a corner of her curly hair, a cold line formed on his thin lips.
Qiao Ruoyang’s mind was muddled from lack of sleep last night, and just when she thought he would refuse, the man calmly opened the umbrella and spoke indifferently, “Let’s go.”
The sky was gloomy and the rain was intensifying. Qiao Ruoyang moved closer to the man.
The physical distance between them shortened, and she caught a faint, refreshing scent of mint emanating from his body.
The refreshing fragrance seemed to curl like smoke in the air, like a gentle breeze, fleeting within the cool autumn wind, wrapping tightly around her.
The distance from the teaching building to the bus stop was quite far. To avoid awkwardness, Qiao Ruoyang attempted to strike up a conversation.
“From your attire and demeanor, you don’t seem like a student. Are you already working?”
“Did you graduate from this university?”
“Yeah.”
“Then are you a teacher or a counselor at this school?”
Qiao Ruoyang clearly sensed impatience in the man’s low, hoarse voice. Afraid that he would get angry and change his mind about giving her a ride, she wisely kept her mouth shut.
Large raindrops pelted the umbrella, making a pitter-patter sound. Her thoughts scattered amidst the rain.
She looked straight ahead and didn’t pay attention to the person beside her.
The pouring rain flowed down the umbrella ribs and fell directly onto the man’s shoulder. He seemed unaffected by the cold dampness, remaining calm, and matching her steps across the wet ground.
When they arrived at the bus stop, the No. 18 bus had just arrived and stopped.
Qiao Ruoyang expressed her gratitude but before she could say anything else, the man turned around and swiftly walked back to the school, blending into the bustling crowd of umbrella-wielding people..