The Female Cannon Fodder With Boundless Merits
Chapter 580 - 584: Bachelorism (Nine)

Chapter 580: Chapter 584: Bachelorism (Nine)

Otherwise, why would there always be so many public proposals, causing the surrounding crowd to chant encouragingly, "Together" "Together" "Say yes to him/her"?

Do the onlookers understand the whole truth?

Are the onlookers aware of whether the proposed really wishes for all this to happen? Instead of feeling embarrassed and being unable to step down? Or maybe they are too thin-skinned and, pressured by the surrounding chants, grudgingly accept.

But who cares, those cheering onlookers, they just find it amusing...

Like now, the gossiping girls, one by one, eagerly went downstairs to behold Su Li’s so-called boyfriend.

They hadn’t gotten any definite response from Su Li herself, only drawing conclusions based on a few words from Tan Zhi.

And after seeing Wan Shimin, these meddlesome girls, with whatever mindset, secretly discussed and commented among themselves with their friends.

Finally, they concluded: Unexpectedly, Su Li’s taste in men was... this type.

Soon, this matter, fueled by these chatty classmates, spread quickly throughout the entire campus.

Not all students in a prestigious university were so thoughtless; some insightful ones sensed the inappropriateness but, having a shallow relationship with Su Li, did not take it upon themselves to clarify for her.

After Tan Zhi scurried out of the dorm, Su Li also closed her book and followed her downstairs.

Wan Shimin, this lingering nuisance, wasn’t someone she could just ignore and shake off.

Otherwise, in her past life, the original owner, being thin-skinned, wouldn’t have been entangled with him for a lifetime.

As soon as Su Li emerged from the staircase, she could spot Wan Shimin’s figure, conspicuously standing out.

And faced with many openly prying eyes, an average person would have felt uncomfortable long ago, but Wan Shimin, this odd character, seemed to bask in it as if bathed in golden light, utterly at ease.

His head was held high, posing in what he believed to be a suave and debonair manner.

The moment Su Li appeared, he noticed her—after all, such a strikingly beautiful person instantly turns everything and everyone else into mere backdrops, switching the vibrant scene to black and white.

Wan Shimin had seen her picture at Aunt Zhu’s before.

At that time, he was astounded, struck by her heavenly beauty... Love at first sight, fueled by lust at first sight.

Aunt Zhu’s daughter was a top-tier beauty, or else he wouldn’t have bothered flattering an aging beauty just to please his father.

But now, seeing her in person... Wan Shimin felt his breath catch for a moment.

In person, she was even more beautiful and vibrant than in her photos.

Thinking that such a beauty would become his woman made Wan Shimin unspeakably proud.

Even if he had fallen on hard times, those fair-weather friends, with beauties on each arm, couldn’t compare to the one by his side.

It felt as though he had finally surpassed them.

As the center of attention arrived, more curious glances gathered.

Wan Shimin put on his most charming smile, ready to approach.

"Su Li..."

Su Li: "Who are you?"

The hushed whispers around him reached Wan Shimin’s ears, causing a momentary awkwardness on his face.

No wonder they say he has a thick skin—soon he regained his composure, even showing a tolerant and gentle demeanor.

It was as if between a couple squabbling, he was the indulgent and forgiving boyfriend.

"Naughty... Aunt always says you’re so cultured, it seems she doesn’t know you well."

Under the public eye, Wan Shimin still had some tricks up his sleeve.

He deliberately created an impression of an intimate and doting relationship with Su Li, which also confirmed the surrounding people’s guesses.

It seemed that this man really was Su Li’s boyfriend—look, he had even met her parents.

Most students in this ’ivory tower’ aren’t cunning enough to be truly malicious.

At most, the deep schemers, like Tan Zhi, secretly spread nasty rumors and stir up trouble out of nothing.

But truly shameless ones like Wan Shimin were rare.

Under normal circumstances, when faced with such a situation, the original owner would usually be dumbfounded.

Or explode in anger—or vehemently deny it...

Regardless of the response, to the onlookers, it’s all actions a girl might take during a petty argument with her boyfriend.

As such, no matter how you explain, people would only believe more in the intimacy of the relationship.

Furthermore, if another original owner added a few words on the side, the outcome was predictable.

This tactic was very common in the circles Wan Shimin used to mess around with before the Wan Family fell.

They, using this technique, truly managed to win over several steadfast bookworms.

"A shrewd woman fears a persistent suitor." Even if those girls resisted initially, in the end, either due to the persuasion from those around them or their relentless shamelessness, they would invariably fall.

That’s why Wan Shimin was confident in pulling the same trick again.

In his view, these studious bookworms cared most about face.

In just a few seconds, so many thoughts had run through Wan Shimin’s mind.

He had even thought ahead about how to respond, whether the other party got angrily defensive, scolded him, or simply denied it expressionlessly, Wan Shimin had a strategy ready.

He specifically came today to mark his territory on the person he was interested in, to signal to those watching—this one is taken, stop getting any ideas.

But the prepared speech of Wan Shimin became entirely useless.

Because the person across did not play by the rules.

Su Li just stared straight at him, expressionless, neither angry nor shocked.

"So in just a short while, I’ve gained a boyfriend—and it’s you?"

Su Li’s glaringly direct gaze of pickiness and disdain from head to toe made Wan Shimin’s expression stiffen, and he barely squeezed out a smile, "Xiao Li, stop joking."

While speaking, he lifted the food box he was holding, "You didn’t show up for lunch, so I ate with Aunt... This is all food you like, I specifically brought it for you."

Su Li: "Are we close?"

Hearing this, Wan Shimin hurriedly said, "Not close, not close, we’re not close."

But his expression said otherwise.

In place of the original owner, perhaps it would have been enough to bring her to tears by now, as the surrounding jeering was becoming quite evident.

"Bro, girls need to be coaxed, don’t be a coward, just do it."

Having achieved his objective, Wan Shimin also knew not to push too hard.

He shoved the food box into Su Li’s hands, then said, "I’m heading back first, take good care of yourself, don’t make Aunt worry."