Casually walking by the artificial lake, chatting idly, Hunzi's mood suddenly brightened, and everything seemed pleasant.

Unknowingly, it was already nine thirty, and there were fewer couples by the lake.

Su Zelin stopped walking: "It's getting late, you should head back soon!"

Zhejiang University and the Finance Institute are both in the university town, but it would take at least half an hour by bus to get back after leaving school. The campus of Zhejiang University is large, and it might be past ten thirty by the time she gets to the dormitory, too late as the housekeeper aunt would lock the door.

"Alright!"

Qin Shiqing nodded slightly.

It's indeed time to return to campus now, otherwise, it would bother the housekeeper aunt.

That menopausal woman's temper isn't great; better to avoid her as much as possible, or else one would definitely get scolded harshly.

Su Zelin escorted her to the bus stop at the gate of the Finance Institute.

The two waited at the stop for a while before the bus to Zhejiang University, Route 5, arrived.

"I'm leaving!"

"Okay, take care!"

It wasn't too late, and the bus was crowded, mostly with university students. Su Zelin wasn't worried about the safety of his childhood friend, so he didn't see her off.

Before getting on the bus, Qin Shiqing turned back, giving Hunzi a radiant smile.

"If you have time, come to Zhejiang University for a walk and some fun. Our campus landscape is nice too, maybe you'll meet girls who are lively, open-minded, fashionable, tasteful, and have big hips that you like!"

Su Zelin: "..."

Watching the bus disappear into the darkness, Hunzi finally withdrew his gaze.

Suddenly remembering something, he unwrapped the oil paper package in his hand and took a bite.

The taste of lard and scallions from the mooncake tantalized his taste buds.

So fragrant!

Mid-Autumn really should have mooncakes!

This is a sense of ceremony!

...

On the way back to the dormitory, Su Zelin's steps seemed much lighter.

But then, he quickly thought of a major problem.

He originally planned to maintain some distance from Qin Shiqing, but ended up walking with her by Lovers' Lake for half the night.

Of course, Hunzi didn't intend for it to be this way.

But Qin Shiqing came over on her own initiative, and even made an appointment, so he couldn't really avoid seeing her.

In the previous timeline when just entering university half a month in, Qin Shiqing hadn't come to the Finance Institute to visit him.

However, things changed; what triggered this small butterfly effect?

Su Zelin thought for a while and found the reason.

He wanted to cool off the relationship with Qin Shiqing, but he reacted too sharply, and it backfired.

Putting yourself in Qin Shiqing's shoes, if your childhood friend suddenly became distant, as a friend, wouldn't you wonder if he's troubled or going through something, hence coming to check on him is not surprising.

If it carries on like this, Qin Shiqing would still come to find him again.

Or if he keeps being distant, at some point, she might not come anymore.

But by then, they might have already become like strangers.

Is this the outcome he wants?

He can't mistreat Qin Shiqing, but nor can he abandon their friendship!

This balance, he didn't handle well!

The most appropriate approach is not to be overly involved nor too aloof.

He dreaded being too close, but turned out to be too distant, leading to imbalance!

Su Zelin, with his past life of indulgence in romance and mastery in handling relationships, usually navigated male-female dynamics with ease, yet he didn't manage well this time.

For Qin Shiqing is not like other girls, but his favorite childhood friend.

This time isn't flirting, it's more complicated than that, which led to his miscalculation.

Fortunately, Hunzi soon cleared his thoughts and identified the issue.

He actually doesn't need to be overly cold to Qin Shiqing, just be natural, maintain a friendship.

Otherwise, they would only drift apart, becoming the most familiar strangers.

If that's the case, what's the difference from breaking up in the previous life?

Of course, spending the evening strolling by the artificial lake is something to be avoided, as that's what couples do.

Maintaining friendship through group activities while ensuring it isn't too intimate is better.

Hmm, like this, meeting Qin Shiqing every ten days or half a month seems appropriate, inviting Haozi and Xiaoyanzi along, treating it as a friends group gathering.

Su Zelin felt enlightened, like seeing through clouds.

Contemplating all the way back to the dormitory, he found the others returned as well.

After Su Zelin left, there was no star player, and the Five Wretched Guys terribly lost at CS, feeling defeated.

Initially enjoying easy wins over others, they became victims instead, and combined with having played for so long, they weren't in the mood anymore.

"Third Brother, back!"

Seeing Su Zelin, Zeng Kaiping instinctively greeted him.

"Ah Ping, catch!"

Su Zelin tossed a Lihua cigarette over.

The spirited young man quickly caught it, slightly dumbfounded.

After a loop outside, Third Brother returned with a completely different vitality.

Could it be his period left?

...

On the night of resuming classes after Mid-Autumn break, class teacher and mentor Yao Hui gathered everyone for a class meeting, meanwhile, Class 1 of Finance and Management welcomed an important event—the class committee election!

An efficient class committee directly affects the harmony and unity of the group relationship, especially the class leader as a crucial figure.

A group can't be without a leader, a ship can't lack a helm!

Such a person must be well-liked, bold and responsible, a role model for everyone, to which all are willing to submit.

The hot candidates for class president undoubtedly point to two people.

Among the girls, Luo Xi, and among the boys, Su Zelin.

The characteristics of these two candidates can truly be described as remarkably different.

Luo Xi's advantage lies in her excellent conduct and academic performance; she was class president all three years in high school, has rich organizational experience, and coupled with her beauty and charisma, she became the acknowledged class flower within half a month of enrolling, naturally winning widespread approval.

If it weren't for Su Zelin, she would be the undisputed choice for class president.

However, unfortunately, a dark horse has suddenly appeared.

Su Zelin is also very popular, but unlike Luo Xi, a slacker doesn't have any halo of public favor, at least not among the boys.

The more handsome a guy is, typically the more displeased others are, after all, everyone has a bit of jealousy, yet Su Zelin is an exception.

He skillfully navigates the boys' dormitories with exceptional social skills, winning unanimous favor, especially after helping Liu Yanbin in Room 305 in a fight, his popularity skyrocketed, rivaling Luo Xi's prominence.

Moreover, he's the "Women's Federation Director," which means the girls' votes won't let him down either!

In summary, one is orthodox, the other a wild card.

The final outcome is uncertain who will emerge as the victor.

This campaign speech is very important, possibly directly deciding success or failure.

Before the class meeting began, ironically, the boys' dormitory 302 where Su Zelin resides and the girls' dormitory 501 where Luo Xi resides sat in the front and back rows.

After these days of interaction, Su Zelin is already quite familiar with these young ladies, especially Ding Linna, as they have often gone for morning runs together and teased each other, forming a deep friendship.

Due to the slacker's influence, the people from both dormitories get along well; they've already had a mixer, but the other five rascals lack Su Zelin's eloquence, and in front of the girls, they are bashful and not very outgoing.

So when the two dormitories encountered each other in the front and back rows during class, eventually, the slacker was the one talking the most.

"Su Zelin, are you running for class office later?"

Ding Linna proactively turned her head.

When she raised this question, it drew everyone's attention.

Especially Luo Xi, whose ears instantly perked up; this was something she was very concerned about.

Su Zelin was twirling a Hero fountain pen, and upon hearing this, he chuckled and said, "I'll give it a shot, hehe, Nanaz, you better vote for me later!"

It was confirmed, tonight's strongest opponent, possibly the toughest one encountered since childhood!

Luo Xi's eyes burned with flames and determination.

"Vote for you? How could I? I'm Luo Xi's roommate, can't prioritize romance over friendship, right?"

Ding Linna giggled.

Luo Xi was touched, thinking Nanaz truly is a good sister!

"Then, do you want to experience moving abs?"

Su Zelin laid down a tough proposition.

Damn, to become class president, he had to resort to using a "handsome guy strategy," reluctantly sacrificing some charm.

At worst, it's like being a tentacle monster!

Ding Linna's eyes lit up instantly, "Really?"

"Indeed, if you cast your vote for me, you can experience it freely for three days, no charge!"

"No way, at least a week!"

"Four days!"

"Five days!"

"Deal!"

In less than half a minute, the two reached a PY deal.

Luo Xi: "..."

Alright, I take back what I said earlier.

They're truly plastic sisters!

Having settled Ding Linna, Su Zelin turned to his next target, "And you, little one, the same three days, how about it? I'm a fair man, treating everyone equally, offering a fair share!"

"I don't want it, gross!"

Ding Linna's roommate, Tian Yuxuan, a petite and adorable girl, laughed and playfully scolded in response.

Although she also had a good impression of Su Zelin, Little One wasn't as bold as Nanaz, daring to flirt with Su Zelin publicly.

"In that case, I'll send you a Garfield doll another day, limited edition, I'll keep my word, settled cheerfully then!"

"Well... alright!"

Little One was tempted; she was a Garfield fanatic, and the limited edition doll was a major temptation for her.

Luo Xi felt like crying.

Sisterhood, the unified front discussed in the dorm, right?

All surrendered under the attack of the capitalist sugary cannonballs?

Su Zelin really is thick-skinned, actually using a divide-and-conquer tactic, blatantly bribing my roommates, targeting each person's weakness!

Nanaz likes macho guys, flirtatiously, while Little One is obsessed with Garfield, with zero resistance to limited edition dolls.

Luo Xi was so angry her teeth itched.

She didn't have the slacker's bulletproof thick skin, willing to lower her stance to win over the opponent's roommates, fighting fire with fire, let alone use a "beauty strategy."

"Popcorn, milk candy, your turn..."

After dealing with two people, Su Zelin wasn't content to stop, continuing to undermine within the enemy's ranks.

Watching helplessly as the slacker continued to bribe other roommates, Luo Xi's expression grew stern yet she was powerless, only able to secretly feel depressed.

In just a few minutes, Su Zelin had bought off all the girls in Room 501, turning them to cast aside the darkness for the light.

Finally, his gaze shifted to Luo Xi, who was drinking from a FuGuang thermos cup, grinning mischievously, "Ah Xi, give me a vote later, do you want to experience moving abs or something else? As long as I can satisfy, it's all doable!"

"Snort!"

Luo Xi directly sprayed water.

What nonsense are you imagining.

Bribing others is one thing.

I'm your biggest competition!

Never have I seen someone so shameless, absolutely no bottom line!

She suddenly had a vague bad feeling.

The class president position, never previously relinquished, might have to be handed over this time.

...

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