Chapter 548: After All, I’m Not the One Who Lost (6)

Even before asking, Chu Lingxiu had already guessed what the answer would be.

In the past, she would have been happy for Gu Shuxin. But now, after seeing firsthand the methods Gu Shuxin used to obtain the title of Campus Belle, Chu Lingxiu couldn’t feel happy for her at all.

Besides, after being roommates with Shen Nian for so long, Chu Lingxiu had gotten to know her much better.

At the very least, when it came to character, Gu Shuxin was nowhere near as upright and honest as Shen Nian.

Not to mention, Chu Lingxiu had also discovered there was a lot she could learn from Shen Nian.

She was finally beginning to understand why her family had all taken to Shen Nian so quickly and so fondly.

The truth was, after really getting to know her, even Chu Lingxiu herself couldn’t help but start liking Shen Nian—though she had never been bold enough to say so to her face.

She had only found out later that Shen Nian was actually treating her grandfather’s old ailment, and that the treatment had already made great progress.

In comparison, she was truly worlds apart from Shen Nian. She had so much to learn!

If it had been anyone else who’d received the title of Campus Belle, she might have felt a twinge of jealousy. But because it was Shen Nian, Chu Lingxiu didn’t feel the slightest bit of envy.

In fact, Chu Lingxiu’s thoughts were similar to Qi Yunzhi’s—she also felt that Gu Shuxin couldn’t compare to Shen Nian.

"How could it be her?!"

It was rare for even Wang Chunhua to voice her opinion on such matters.

"Alright, this whole ’Campus Belle’ thing is just something bored people made up. Don’t pay it any mind."

Shen Nian wasn’t nearly as worked up as they were. She didn’t see the title of Campus Belle as a good thing at all—in fact, it would probably just be a hassle! ’After all, a woman’s jealousy can be a terrifying thing.’

"Xiao Nian, how are you not excited at all? If that were me, I’d be ecstatic! We’re talking about the Campus Belle here!"

"What’s there to be excited about? So what if I’m the Campus Belle? Can I eat it?"

"..."

At that, it wasn’t just Qi Yunzhi who was left speechless. Chu Lingxiu and Wang Chunhua also looked at Shen Nian with resignation. ’You can’t eat the title of Campus Belle, sure, but it’s a lot more impressive than something edible!’

"Excuse me, is Shen Nian in this room?"

The four of them had just fallen silent for a moment after Shen Nian’s remark when a voice suddenly called out from the doorway.

"Yes, I’m Shen Nian. Is there something I can help you with?"

"I’m just here to pass on a message. Someone’s outside looking for you. They’re waiting outside the dorm building right now!"

The female student delivering the message stared intently at Shen Nian the entire time she spoke, not looking away for a second. ’I heard she’s our school’s new Campus Belle!’ she thought. ’She really is gorgeous! And she has a nice personality, too. So polite!’

"Thank you, I understand."

"Well, I’ve delivered the message, so I’ll be on my way."

After saying her piece, the student turned to leave, but after taking a few steps, she glanced back one more time at Shen Nian, the new Campus Belle.

"Who’s looking for you, Xiao Nian?"

Once the student was gone, Qi Yunzhi asked Shen Nian, her curiosity about this new topic clearly surpassing her interest in the Campus Belle results.

Shen Nian shook her head. She didn’t know, either.

’Lu Cheng should be at work right now,’ she thought. ’It’s probably not him. Then who could it be?’