C241 In Class Yang Zitan Brought a Beautiful Girl with Her

"Thanks a lot. You go ahead to school; I need to find my parents before I can join you," Jiang Keke said to Lin Dong, her cheeks coloring slightly as she spoke.

She came across as the bashful type.

Lin Dong didn't press her.

He nodded and advised, "Alright, but it would be best if you head to the entrance of Jiangyang University. There are security guards there, so you won't run into the same trouble again."

The mention of the thugs brought a look of fear to Jiang Keke's eyes.

She quickly agreed, "Okay, let's walk together."

Lin Dong acknowledged with a nod and took the lead.

Jiang Keke trailed behind him as they made their way to Jiangyang University.

As they walked, she stole glances at Lin Dong. Though not particularly muscular, his posture was upright, exuding a sense of firmness and stability.

Remembering how Lin Dong had fended off the hoodlums, Jiang Keke's eyes sparkled with admiration.

Everyone has their own idea of a superhero, and to Jiang Keke, Lin Dong was hers.

They arrived at the entrance of the school, and Lin Dong addressed the security guard, "Sir, could you please look after her for a bit? She's a new transfer to our school, and her folks are off handling some paperwork. She needs to wait here for a while."

The security guard, who recognized Lin Dong, hesitated for a moment before nodding with a friendly smile, "Of course! I'll keep an eye on her, no worries."

After speaking, the guard glanced at Jiang Keke, noticing her blush.

Looking back at Lin Dong, he couldn't help but internally remark on the luxury of wealthy kids to change girlfriends so casually. It seemed like just days since Lin Dong had been with someone else!

He kept these thoughts to himself, knowing better than to jeopardize his job by commenting on Lin Dong and Jiang Keke's relationship.

Unaware of the guard's musings, Lin Dong thanked him with a smile, "Great, I appreciate it."

Turning to Jiang Keke, he said, "I'll be off then."

With Jiang Keke's nod, he pivoted and headed into the school.

After Lin Dong had left, Jiang Keke suddenly realized she hadn't asked for his name. In her rush to catch up to him, she found that he had already vanished from sight. All she could do was bite her lip and stand there, waiting. But then she reassured herself with the thought that Lin Dong attended Jiangyang University, so there would be plenty of opportunities to find him later. With that, she felt a sense of calm wash over her.

Meanwhile, Lin Dong was walking down the street when his phone chimed with a message alert. He checked it and found a WeChat message from Liu Wenming: "Lin, have you made it to school yet?"

"I just got here. Are you guys there?" Lin Dong texted back.

"We've been here for a while. This morning, Manager Xia said you arranged for him to take us to school. You wouldn't believe it, but he drove us in an Audi A6! I've only seen such nice cars on the road a few times, always driven by big bosses. I've never been in one before—it's incredibly luxurious inside!" Liu Wenming's message bubbled with excitement.

Lin Dong chuckled to himself. He knew Liu Wenming, Tian Chao, and Zhou Hengyu came from modest backgrounds, so their excitement over a ride in an Audi A6 was understandable. If Lin Dong hadn't acquired his wealth, he might have felt the same way. But now, with billions in cash savings, a vast portfolio of capital assets, and ownership of supercars like the Pagani Huayran, Bugatti Veyron, and the Rolls Royce Cullinan, Liu Wenming's message only prompted a mild smile from him.

"Are you guys in class?" Lin Dong replied.

"Yeah, we're all here. Big Sister Ma was just asking why you weren't in class yet. You better hurry up, or she'll start missing you, hehe," Liu Wenming teased.

"Cut it out, what are you talking about? I'm on my way!" Lin Dong shot back.

He pocketed his phone and headed toward the classroom, knowing better than to take his friends' teasing to heart.

Lin Dong strolled through Jiangyang University with his hands casually tucked into his pockets. The familiar campus bustle unfolded around him—couples discussing lavish meals and makeup purchases, groups of boys loudly planning their next gaming session. Yet, this vibrant campus life felt distant to Lin Dong; his mindset had shifted dramatically from his earlier days.

The simple pleasures of college life no longer thrilled him; they seemed somewhat juvenile. Standing in a different place, he saw different things. Lin Dong's ambitions had soared beyond the campus boundaries, focusing on starting businesses, acquiring luxury homes, spending money with abandon, earning respect, and wielding the power to make life-or-death decisions.

The only reason he remained was to earn his diploma, to bring joy to his parents. Otherwise, he would have left without a second thought. Heading to class, Lin Dong chose the back door over the front entrance.

Upon entering, he spotted Tian Chao, Liu Wenming, and Zhou Hengyu huddled together, their laughter tinged with mischief. They had that smug, self-satisfied grin that often irked others.

"What's going on with you guys?" Lin Dong approached, playfully slapping Tian Chao on the shoulder.

Tian Chao's shoulder jerked in surprise. Recognizing Lin Dong, he exhaled in relief and clutched his chest, saying, "Oh my, could you be any less startling? You nearly scared me to death! I thought Instructor Yang had caught us!"

"Old Tian, you've got to toughen up. How are you going to ask a girl out with nerves like that?" Lin Dong teased, settling into his seat next to his deskmate Liu Wenming.

Liu Wenming quirked an eyebrow and said, "We were just reminiscing about last night's karaoke. Lin, you really stole the show. Even Ma Chenchen and her roommates took a shine to us—they even added us on WeChat. We're debating whether to ask them out."

"You guys? Forget it, Tian Chao's already charmed a cutie. Don't be a bad influence," Lin Dong chided.

"Come on, you never know unless you try. You're such a buzzkill!" Liu Wenming protested.

"Well, you've got Tian Meihui and Ma Chenchen, the campus beauties, chasing after you. We've got nothing going for us!"

"You know, you're like someone who's never been hungry, so you can't understand the plight of those who are!" Tian Chao, Zhou Hengyu, and Liu Wenming chimed in from the side.

Lin Dong raised his hand in surrender, "Alright, alright, I'll stop talking. Here's to hoping you guys find someone soon."

"That's better!" The trio nodded in agreement, clearly pleased.

Suddenly, Ma Chenchen turned around and asked, "Hey Lin Dong, what are you all whispering about?"

Lin Dong gestured towards his three buddies and explained, "They're bored and want to stay after school to sweep the floors."

"That works out perfectly, our class is responsible for cleaning the playground today. You three will join me later for the cleanup!" Ma Chenchen declared with a smile.

Tian Chao, Liu Wenming, and Zhou Hengyu all grimaced, shooting daggers with their eyes at Lin Dong, as if wishing they could literally throw knives at him!

Just then, a striking figure approached. It was Yang Zitan! Known for her fiery temperament and a recent incident that had rocked the campus, she was someone people generally steered clear of. As she made her entrance, everyone instinctively straightened up.

Lin Dong, however, remained relaxed. Having had some private interactions with Yang Zitan before, he wasn't as intimidated by her.

Accompanying Yang Zitan was another girl. She carried a backpack, her long hair cascading down her shoulders, and was dressed in a simple yet elegant dress, radiating purity and beauty. Lin Dong caught sight of her and paused, a flicker of recognition crossing his face. He actually knew this girl!

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