Chapter 345 - 233: The Legendary High-End Game

Chapter 345: Chapter 233: The Legendary High-End Game

That evening, the young couple got on a video call.

Jiang He said, "Teacher Shen, a hunter shot at a fox. Why didn’t the fox die, but the hunter did?"

Shen Yu rested her chin in her hands and thought seriously for a moment. "I don’t know."

Jiang He said, "The fox laughed and said, ’Didn’t see that coming, did you? I’m a re-flex fox!’"

Total silence.

People might find it funny online, but in real life, who wouldn’t get annoyed listening to Jiang He’s terrible jokes?

Jiang He’s jokes were so cold, you could save on your summer air conditioning bill. Very eco-friendly.

Only Shen Yu laughed gently and said, "That’s so funny~"

Jiang He was completely satisfied. "Hehe, right?"

The others were thinking: ’Boss, are you two just trying to make us look like monkeys? Huh?’

Jiang He asked, "Right, you texted me this afternoon saying something came up?"

Shen Yu nodded and briefly recounted what happened at the restaurant with Liang Chen earlier that day.

Jiang He said, "What happened after? As long as the visa is sorted, that’s what matters. Did it go smoothly?"

"It went smoothly. We used an internal channel, so I just gave my fingerprints and was out of there. They said the passport will be delivered directly to the university tomorrow."

After Shen Yu finished speaking softly,

Xu Juan suddenly squeezed into the frame. "Dr. Jiang! You weren’t there, but this afternoon was so satisfying for me!"

Hearing Xu Juan’s voice, Chen Hao immediately popped onto the screen. "Juan’er? What was so satisfying?"

Their private call for two instantly became a party of four.

Xu Juan said helplessly, "Can you please stop adding that ’er’ sound to everything? I’m begging you."

Chen Hao replied, "First, tell us what happened-er."

Xu Juan couldn’t be bothered with him anymore and launched into her story.

"This afternoon, some dumbass was showing off in front of us, bragging about how great he was for going to the United States. But then our Dr. Jiang totally put him in his place! After that, I gave him a piece of my mind. That bastard’s face turned green. It felt so damn good!"

Chen Hao said, "That’s awesome, Juan’er! You didn’t record it when you were telling him off? I missed it, what a huge loss-er!"

"Record it? Why would I? As if that kind of trash is even worthy of taking up my phone’s memory."

"Makes sense-er. Sister Juan, you’re amazing! By the way, how’s the MP3 player? Have you listened to the songs I downloaded for you-er?"

"It’s okay, I guess. The sound quality is just so-so. The playlist, though... I’ll begrudgingly admit you have some taste."

"Of course! I spent all afternoon picking them out-er..."

Jiang He scooted to his left, and Shen Yu leaned to her right.

The young couple found it amusing to watch the others chat, and they looked at each other and smiled.

Chen Hao asked, "Juan’er, do you know why I picked the songs in the afternoon?"

Xu Juan said, "No, why?"

Chen Hao said, "Because things are bound to go wrong, morning or night~"

Li Zijian and Wang Bo exchanged a look. They finally couldn’t take it anymore.

As two single guys, they could barely tolerate watching Jiang He and Shen Yu’s public displays of affection.

But now they had to watch Chen Hao and Xu Juan’s constant bickering and flirting too. This was getting to be a bit too much.

Why kill a man with two knives?

Li Zijian rushed over to Jiang He’s desk. "Hey, you two! I’ve even got abs now. When are you going to introduce me to Xiaotian?"

On the other side of the call, Shen Yu immediately turned and shouted to someone in her dorm, "Hey, Xiaotian, come over here! Meet Dr. Jiang’s roommate, Zijian."

"Alrighty," came a lazy female voice from the other side of the screen.

It was followed by the RUSTLING sound of someone climbing out of bed.

Li Zijian shoved the water bottle in his hands into Chen Hao’s arms. "Quick, quick, quick! Old Jiang, get up! Let me sit! Let me sit!"

Jiang He was literally yanked out of the chair.

Li Zijian plopped down in front of the computer.

Soon, Liu Xiaotian appeared on the screen.

She sat down next to Shen Yu and smiled slightly at Li Zijian on the screen.

"Hello there. You’re Zijian, right? I’ve heard Teacher Shen talk about you."

Li Zijian’s entire aura changed in an instant.

His tone was calm, gentlemanly, and polite. He went straight for it.

"Yeah, I’ve heard about you too. I’ve seen your picture. To be honest, I’m quite interested in you. If we have a chance, and if you’re willing, we could meet up and get to know each other."

The moment he said that,

Jiang He, Chen Hao, and Wang Bo were all simultaneously stunned.

’Holy shit! How did Zijian become a completely different person the moment he started talking to a girl?’

’Can you really just ask to meet up so directly? Is that even allowed?’

On the other end of the screen,

Liu Xiaotian’s smile only deepened. She replied gently, "A meetup is fine. But first, let’s see those abs."

This time, it was the girls’ dorm’s turn to be stunned.

’Huh? Can you actually say something like that so directly? Isn’t that too forward, too bold?!’

Li Zijian gave a faint smile. "Sure."

After saying that, he moved away from the camera.

A moment later, Li Zijian returned and shoved his phone screen right in front of the webcam.

He had searched online for a picture of a muscular Western guy’s abs.

Li Zijian announced, "Here are the abs."

Liu Xiaotian rolled her eyes. "Pfft, who wants to see that? I can find a million of those online with a simple search."

Li Zijian sat down again. "Oh, my mistake. Did you mean you wanted to see *my* abs?"

Liu Xiaotian said, "Pfft. Not anymore."

Li Zijian said, "That’s fine too. I think looking at them through a screen lacks a certain sincerity anyway. If you really want to see them, next time you’re in Yangcheng, or when I go to the Capital City, we can find a place with good lighting. You can take your time inspecting them. I won’t even charge you admission—call it a free trial."

Liu Xiaotian chuckled. "You wish. If they don’t pass inspection, can I get a refund?"

"No refunds, but I guarantee after-sales service. And besides keeping in shape, my cooking skills and my ability to plan itineraries are all above passing grade."

"Sounds like you’re actively trying to sell yourself."

"No, I’m just stating objective facts. After all, everyone’s time is precious. I’m interested in you, and I’m not going to hide it. If you’re even a little bit curious about me, we can keep talking."

Liu Xiaotian picked up a pen, scribbled a string of numbers on a sticky note, and held it up to the camera.

"My QQ number. It’s up to you whether you add me or not."

With that, Liu Xiaotian stood up and patted Shen Yu’s shoulder. "You guys chat. I’m going to take a shower."

She turned and left the camera’s view.

Li Zijian quickly typed the numbers into his phone and sent a friend request.

Then he stood up, reverting to his usual devil-may-care attitude, and gave the chair back to Jiang He.

"Old Jiang, thanks."

Li Zijian picked up his dumbbell and went back to his corner, HUFFING and PUFFING as he lifted.

In both dorms, the three pairs of men and women were all completely dumbfounded.

Chen Hao asked, "Brother Jiang, what in the world were those two just talking about?"

Jiang He shook his head. "I have no idea."

Xu Juan asked, "Xiaoyu, is Tian’er normally like this?"

Shen Yu shook her head. "I don’t know..."

Even though no one had a clue what the two of them were talking about, everyone got the feeling that they were on another level...

’Could this be what they call a high-level matchup?’

Jiang He turned to Wang Bo. "Hey, Wang Bo, you should show your face too. Say hi to the girls on the other side."

Xu Juan chimed in, "Teacher Yan! Teacher Yan! Get on camera! There’s a handsome novelist over here!"

Wang Bo jumped in fright and waved his hands frantically. "No way, no way. I’ve got writer’s block."

Teacher Yan replied, "No, I’m reading. Don’t call me."

The two individuals with severe social anxiety simultaneously rejected the connection.

In a way, it was strangely like they were made for each other...

After the chaotic interlude, everyone went back to their own business.

It was once again just Jiang He and Shen Yu talking alone.

Jiang He’s tone was gentle. "That was pretty chaotic just now. I hope it didn’t bother you."

Shen Yu shook her head. "No, not at all. I was getting tired from reading, so it was nice to have a laugh."

"You’ve been so busy these past few days, and you’ve had to deal with all those annoying people. It’s been tough on you. The spot for the trip to the United States came up suddenly, so I didn’t get to discuss it with you beforehand. I just had Minister Lin arrange it directly. Do you think I was being too presumptuous?"

"Of course not! You’re going to the United States for such an important conference, and you’re still willing to take me with you. I’m so happy! It shows that you’re always thinking of me, that you want me with you no matter where you go."

"Of course I’m always thinking of you. Every day I wish you were right here next to me. No matter how busy I am in the lab, if I could just turn my head and see you, I feel like I wouldn’t be tired at all. Teacher Shen, I miss you so much right now."

A man’s straightforwardness could be devastatingly effective.

The tips of Shen Yu’s ears turned red. She lowered her gaze, her voice barely a whisper. "Mm, me too... I miss you so much."

The two of them just stared at each other quietly through the screen for a while.

Not many words were needed; their longing for each other was already overflowing from the screen.

’If this keeps up, Teacher Shen will start crying soon.’

He quickly changed the subject. "Now that the visa is approved, Minister Lin’s office said the flight will be from Yangcheng airport. So, you can just fly from the Capital City to Yangcheng, and we’ll meet at the airport?"

Shen Yu thought for a moment. "Mm, once I finish up my last two major courses here, I should be able to head over two or three days early. I’ll come find you in Yangcheng first."

"You’re coming to Southern China a couple of days early?" Jiang He’s eyes lit up.

"Yes," Shen Yu nodded. "Is that convenient for you?"

"Convenient? Of course, it’s convenient."

Jiang He’s mind started racing.

’Teacher Shen is coming to Yangcheng early... where will she stay?’

’She can’t just stay in a hotel again, can she?’

’That doesn’t feel like a home at all.’

Jiang He said, "Well... since you’re coming early, I guess I should get ready to rent a decent apartment."

Shen Yu was taken aback. "Rent an apartment?"

"Yeah. I was already thinking that once things settle down, I’d rent a two-bedroom apartment near the university. We can build our little nest, so you’ll have a place to stay whenever you come over during breaks."

Shen Yu understood.

’Little nest = moving in together = living together = shameless activities.’

Her mind had wandered off to who-knows-what kind of inappropriate thoughts.

She bit her lower lip, her eyes darting about, and stammered, "R-Rent an apartment... W-Well, you can decide. It doesn’t have to be too big, as long as it’s clean."

"Okay. I’ll go see a real estate agent tomorrow to look at places. I’ll buy some extra bedsheets, some pots and pans, that kind of thing."

Shen Yu nodded frantically. "Um... I-I’m going to bed then. I have an 8 a.m. class tomorrow. Y-You should get some rest too!"

After saying that, Shen Yu hastily said goodnight and hung up the video call as if she were fleeing.

Jiang He’s heart was beating a little fast.

’I’ve lived two lives, and I’m finally about to live with my wife. It feels a bit strange to be nervous.’

’Is this normal? What am I so nervous about?’

After a moment of thought, Jiang He figured it out...

’Oh, right. I’m afraid of accidentally creating a new life!’