Binhai University, ranked among the top five in the country and the most prestigious institution in Binhai City, is the pride of all Binhai residents.

Almost every Binhai resident, during the summer vacation, brings their children who are still in school for a one-day campus tour to inspire them to study hard and get into this renowned university.

The sprawling, scenic campus is also a well-known tourist attraction in Binhai City, a must-visit spot for many tourists coming to Binhai.

Under the glow of the setting sun, two long shadows were cast upon Scholars Lake!

Scholars Lake is a landmark of Binhai University, covering nearly ten thousand square meters, with rippling waves reflecting the glow of the twilight.

The lakeside is planted with scenic trees from all over the country, paired with variously shaped lake stones and sculptures. Strolling on the pebble-covered path around the lake, one would find a different scene with every step.

"Why did you particularly decide to come to campus to find me?"

The sunset dyed Li Ting's face a pale red, making her features even more delicate and beautiful.

Unfortunately, Lin Jie seemed more interested in the pebbles under his feet, stomping on them forcefully, and said, "I haven't been to the campus for many years, wanted to see if there are any changes, and also to see you."

"I remember that this path used to be paved with bluestones."

Li Ting explained a bit gloomily, "I heard that three years ago, an old professor slipped on the bluestones because it was wet from the rain and broke his pelvis. Since then, it has been changed to a pebble path!"

Lin Jie made a soft "oh," suddenly asked, "Is it still because you don't want to eat foreign food that you refuse to study abroad?"

Li Ting didn't answer this question but asked in return, "Did my mom specifically come to see you?"

Lin Jie nodded gently and said, "Aunt asked me to persuade you."

"Did my mom say anything else to you?" Li Ting asked somewhat nervously.

Lin Jie chuckled softly and said, "She mainly talked about this issue!"

Li Ting secretly breathed a sigh of relief, then somewhat indignantly said, "After trying all sorts of methods and still failing to lose weight, I clearly felt that my mom was disappointed in me. Since then, she no longer pays much attention to my studies or my life."

"Luckily, I'm just fat and not dumb. Studying became the only thing I could take pride in."

"Before going to university, I actually had a chance to study abroad, but my mom wasn't very supportive, and my willingness wasn't strong, so I gave up."

"Now that I've recovered and am in my third year, suddenly she's keen on me studying abroad. I really don't know what my mom is thinking!"

"Are you simply not wanting to study abroad, or are you resisting Aunt's wishes in not going abroad?" Lin Jie continued to ask.

Li Ting thought for a moment and said, "A bit of both! Lin Jie, let me ask you, do you want me to stay in the country or go abroad? What's your opinion?"

Lin Jie chuckled and said, "I've heard that the reason friends ask for your opinion is just because they want someone to blame later."

"As for me... I'm not afraid of your complaints in the future. Although Aunt wants me to persuade you to study abroad, I prefer that you stay in Binhai!"

The smile on Li Ting's face overflowed from the corners of her mouth and eyes, and she happily asked, "Why?"

Lin Jie said earnestly, "If nothing unexpected happens, I'll also be part of this beautiful campus next year. Having someone familiar I can boss around and have run errands for me, it would make things a lot easier for me."

"Go to hell, I'm not your servant girl!"

Li Ting kicked Lin Jie out of anger, yet the smile on her face didn't fade.

"Lin Jie, my mom gave me an ultimatum. If I don't agree to her suggestion this month, she'll cut off all my financial support, not just my living expenses, but also my senior year tuition."

"Lin Jie, will you help me?"

Looking at Li Ting's hopeful eyes, Lin Jie patted his chest with his right hand and said with great determination, "Li Ting, don't worry about this, I am trustworthy!"

Before the smile on Li Ting's face blossomed, Lin Jie continued, "You are a top student at Binhai University and highly sought after in the market. I can at least introduce you to five or six tutoring jobs."

"If you keep it up, not only will you have no problem with next year's tuition, your standard of living can also be maintained at a decent level. Having two meals with meat every week should be doable."

Li Ting gritted her teeth in anger, feeling like biting a piece of meat off Lin Jie, and said fiercely, "I have an even better plan, which is to sell that set of brand-name autumn clothes you gave me!"

"My vain cousin has been coveting it for a while."

Lin Jie waved his hand dismissively and said, "Those are your clothes, you can handle them however you want."

Li Ting was somewhat curious and asked, "That was your gift to me, the first gift you gave me, and such an expensive one, you really don't mind if I sell it?"

Lin Jie shook his head and said, "No issue! Those clothes were given under particular circumstances and don't count as a true gift from me. You don't need to take it too seriously; handle them however you wish."

Li Ting breathed a sigh of relief and said, "That's a relief! To tell the truth, wearing clothes costing over a hundred thousand, I probably wouldn't even dare to walk, fearing I'd dirty or damage them."

"Selling them and exchanging them for two years of my university expenses is still a good deal."

Upon hearing this, Lin Jie curled his lip in disdain and said, "According to you, those clothes are worth 120,000, selling them, you'd get at least seventy to eighty thousand. That's your two years' university expense?"

"Li Ting, aren't you too extravagant? Who could afford to support you in the future!"

Li Ting was so angry she could only take heavy breaths and roared, "I can support myself, I don't need you to support me!"

This slipped out before she could take it back, and Li Ting's face immediately turned crimson, redder than the sunset!

She snuck a glance at Lin Jie and found his expression unchanged, feeling relieved, though her heart sank into deep disappointment.

Perhaps he didn't hear clearly, Li Ting consoled herself!

Lin Jie walked a few steps ahead, realizing Li Ting hadn't caught up, so he stopped and called out, "Hurry up, I'll treat you to dinner. If you eat less than me, I could consider trying to support you!"

Li Ting quickened her pace and caught up, muttering, "My... appetite... has really gotten smaller now."

Reaching this point, Lin Jie couldn't feign ignorance any longer. He stopped, turned around to look at her, and said, "You might not know, my situation is a bit special, I might only be able to support you for ten years, maybe even five..."

Li Ting interrupted Lin Jie anxiously and said, "I know, I know it all!"

"When Autumn and Dew meet, it's better than countless encounters in the human world! Rose and Jack shared only that fleeting moment of meeting and falling in love on the ship, leaving Rose with a lifetime of unforgettable memories!"

As beautiful as it sounded, Lin Jie found something off upon reflection and said displeased, "Li Ting, are you wishing I'd die soon?"

"Lin Jie, enough!"

Li Ting finally couldn't hold back and exploded, shouting, "At this time, you're still picking on words? Do you know what others would do at this moment?"

"What would they do?" Lin Jie asked curiously!

As soon as the words left his mouth, Lin Jie's vision went dark, and a faint feminine fragrance swept over him.

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