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Chapter 1694 Taken
After the confession incident, the awkwardness only lasted for two days. Once I returned to school, it was as if nothing had happened.

Because Bi Shisan really didn't take Lin Luoxue's childhood experience that she cared about seriously. Their relationship progressed rapidly during their sophomore year, after Bi Shisan was heartbroken because of Gu Yixin's departure to study abroad, and after Lin Luoxue gave him a wake-up call, she gradually entered Bi Shisan's heart.

Although Lu Qiaochuan was rejected after confessing his feelings to Lin Luoxue, he remained persistent. Furthermore, Lin Luoxue didn't deliberately distance herself, and the two continued their normal interactions, returning to their previous relationship. Therefore, Lu Qiaochuan assumed that Lin Luoxue still harbored feelings for him, but simply hadn't yet made up her mind.

On the other side, Xiao Haiyang, though fond of Zhong Bai, didn't confess his feelings, even despite Yu Hao's repeated encouragement. He knew that Zhong Bai liked Lu Qiaochuan, and confessing would only result in rejection and embarrassment. So he continued to spend time with Zhong Bai, remaining a warm and caring friend.

Perhaps, following Yu Hao's theory of substitution, Xiao Haiyang also wanted to have something to look forward to, so that he could still have some expectations for his ex-girlfriend. If everything were to be said openly, it would be awkward for everyone.

But regardless of whether it's a substitute or not, confessing your feelings isn't about charging forward, but about reaping results, and that makes a lot of sense.

But youthful thoughts, many unspoken words buried deep in the heart, have become regrets for years. The outcome is no longer sought; one simply wants others to know…

And so, a group autumn outing ended up with a few more people pretending to be stupid.

Wang Yan quietly did another good deed. In the original drama, during this very autumn outing, Jiang Yunming broke his knee. This time, he was assigned a room with Wang Yan—or perhaps it should be said that Wang Yan was assigned a room with him—and then, by casually checking the bed, he solved the problem…

In mid-December, Wang Yan walked out of the teaching building with headphones around her neck.

"Hey, Lao Wang, have a smoke."

Ren Yifan, standing at the door, grinned and pulled a pack of 95 cigarettes from his pocket.

Wang Yan took the cigarette, lit it, and was about to speak when he heard a loud shout from behind: "Old Wang, Ren Yifan, you've handed in your papers early too!"

Yu Hao trotted out, waving his phone, "I've already sent the CET-4 answers to the group. Do you remember the answers? Let's see how you did."

Wang Yan took out his phone and checked it. Sure enough, he saw the answers to the CET-4 exam in the class group.

The exam works like this: there are always some incredibly resourceful people who manage to get their hands on the test papers through various channels. While the test-takers are taking the listening comprehension section, these English whizzes answer the questions in designated areas, and then the answers are disseminated. In those ten minutes or so, the tension and excitement among these small groups is no less than that of a battle without gunfire.

"You copied it?"

"No, they confiscated all my phone, so I couldn't copy anything even if I wanted to," Yu Hao said. "But I filled it all out, and I'm sure what I filled in is correct!"

Wang Yan shook his head with amusement: "And you guys?"

Lu Qiaochuan shook his head: "It won't pass!"

"This year's questions were too difficult," Xiao Haiyang said, frustrated.

“Sigh…” Zhong Bai was speechless with emotion.

"Take a look, Lao Wang, show it to Ren Yifan too," Yu Hao said warmly.

"I don't need to look," Ren Yifan waved his hand. "A mere Level 4 exam is easy enough for anyone."

“He only needs hands, I don’t need to use my hands at all,” Wang Yan said with a smile.

"Don't be so smug, I'm sure I can pass too." Yu Hao said, a little annoyed, then turned to Bi Shisan, Li Shuci, and Gu Yixin who had come out with him, "Why did you guys come out so early?"

"Finished answering, nothing to do now." The three said in a low voice.

Yu Hao glanced at Wang Yan and Ren Yifan, who were smoking, and snorted.

Lu Qiaochuan laughed and said, "It's alright, Brother Hao. We all did this because we had nothing else to do after answering the questions."

Xiao Haiyang nodded in agreement: "That's right. From this point of view, we're not that different from them. We're all the same."

After exchanging a few jokes, Bi Shisan asked, "Wang Yan, do you have something to do later?"

Seeing Wang Yan shake his head and look over, he continued, "Your studio is almost finished being renovated. Clean it up in the next couple of days, and then you can move in after buying some furniture."

You haven't really looked at it much since the renovation started. This time, go and see if there's anything you're not satisfied with so you can point it out and we can make some changes.

If you're satisfied, then we'll clean up the place, and once you've bought the furniture, you can move in immediately.

"Let's go together, we don't have anything else to do anyway. Let's go."

Before Wang Yan could speak, Yu Hao enthusiastically urged everyone to get moving, "Let's go help Lao Wang tidy up, and we can even buy a pot to have hot pot over there. It's a bit cloudy and cold today, which is perfect for hot pot."

The group left the teaching building in a lively atmosphere, exited the north gate of the campus, and arrived at Wang Yan's shop.

The signboard outside hasn't been hung up yet because Wang Yan hasn't registered the studio or prepared a plaque.

Pushing open the door and stepping inside, one is greeted by a scene of utter disarray, with a lingering odor in the air. Yet, this cannot overshadow the overall excellence of the design.

The overall design is minimalist, incorporating some neo-Chinese elements, resulting in a look that is both modern and rustic. The interior also features staggered levels, creating different spaces. This gives the space a sense of design without making it feel cramped. After all, the shop's ceiling height exceeds that of a residential building, making it very bright and airy.

Bi Shisan acted as the tour guide, leading everyone on a tour of the indoor area.

"This is the tea bar and study, this is the reserved office space, this is the indoor portrait shooting area, this is the equipment room... The entire third floor is Wang Yan's residential area. This is the reserved home theater, this is a small darkroom, this is the living room/study..."

Ren Yifan exclaimed, "Old Wang, you really know how to enjoy life! This place is so well-maintained."

Zhong Bai curled his lip: "Nonsense, if you've invested hundreds of thousands, how could it not be good?"

“Hey, Zhong Bai, you’re wrong about that. Money doesn’t always guarantee a good thing. Otherwise, why would people call people nouveau riche? Old Wang has good taste, and Thirteen has great design skills. Together, they’re like kindred spirits, a perfect match.”

Yu Hao said, somewhat exaggeratedly, "If you ask me, you two could totally team up and do renovations. Seriously, why bother with photography? Renovations have a lot of tricks up their sleeves, the kickbacks are high, and you'll be rich in a few years."

Bi Shisan nodded solemnly: "You're right. I can see if I can get some work later. But I'll pass on the renovations, just provide a design plan. What do you say, Wang Yan?"

“Then you won’t get any jobs,” Wang Yan explained. “Very few people are willing to hire a designer to create a plan, and very few designers only create a design plan. More often, companies just give a general design, make some adjustments, and then sell building materials to make money from the renovation. The design is just a bonus.”

Bi Shisan realized, "You're right. I don't have time to keep an eye on the construction and check the progress. It seems this business deal is off."

Lu Qiaochuan interjected, "We're studying photography, right? Thirteen, didn't you choose photography because you thought it was a lucrative and easy way to make money? Perfect timing, Lao Wang is opening a studio. When he gets jobs, we'll definitely be there to help out. Even if we're just doing odd jobs, we'll gain experience and make money later, right, Lao Wang?"

Wang Yan nodded: "I'm going to register a company in the meantime, see if I can get any work, then I'll contact you guys again. Okay, let's go buy some pots and ingredients, let's have hot pot, it's on me." "No way, it'd be so embarrassing to eat your food without doing any work," Ren Yifan said with a grin, "I think we should get ready first."

"No need, just hire a cleaning service. We don't have many people who can do the work. We'll work for half a day and feel like we've done a lot of work, exhausting ourselves, but in reality, we won't even get it clean. We'll still have to hire a cleaning service afterward, and the price will be the same. Don't make trouble for yourself."

Wang Yan said with great distress, "Good students, have some self-awareness."

"What you said is true, but it sounds awful," Yu Hao pouted. "I'm not happy."

"Get the hell out of here!"

Xiao Haiyang slapped Yu Hao on the back, making him stumble: "You're the most delicate one. You always slack off when it comes to work. How dare you say that?"

At this moment, the shop door was pushed open, and Lin Luoxue walked in, followed by Jiang Yunming, Ma Jun, and others.

"You're not too late, are you?"

Seeing Lin Luoxue and Wang Yan exchanging glances, Gu Yixin took the initiative to greet them: "We just arrived not long ago, and we were just discussing going to buy some food."

Yu Hao asked, "Why are you here?"

“I was looking for Lu Qiaochuan to have lunch, and he said you guys were here. Then I ran into Jiang Yunming and the others, so we came over together.”

This question and answer session was like everyone trying to eat alone without anyone else around.

Jiang Yunming asked bluntly, "What, shouldn't we have come?"

"Don't cause trouble," Wang Yan said. "I've already messaged you, so don't try to create division here. I've contacted not only you, but all the students in our class, and I've also notified Teacher Ye."

"I thought we'd just have a small hot pot meal and call it a day," Yu Hao said, his mouth agape. "You've gone way too far..."

"Don't you think about it? With our two dorm rooms and the four girls in the dorm, that's half the class. Since we're already like this, why don't we just invite everyone?"

Wang Yan called out, "Alright, let's all do our jobs. Clean up this floor, and the rest of you can go buy wine and ingredients. Buy whatever you like, and I'll reimburse you later. I'll go get the tables, chairs, and pots and pans."

We were actually supposed to eat out, or maybe wait until the shop was all set up and then have a hot pot dinner together. But since it's a special occasion, we decided not to be so formal and just enjoy some food and drinks...

In response to Wang Yan's claim that the conditions were not good, Ye Jiping said, "What do you mean by good or bad conditions? You're treating the whole class to a meal, and we'll have something to eat. There's no need to be so particular. I've seen it all, and the decoration is quite nice."

They were all young people, not too particular. They looked at the renovation from top to bottom, gave each other a few compliments, and then everyone ate and drank together.

Wang Yan specially bought a large table and a lot of plastic stools. The bowls and chopsticks were disposable. He bought a bunch of dipping sauces and broth from the hot pot restaurant next door. He also bought other ingredients that needed to be processed from the restaurant next door.

In short, the conditions were a bit basic, but the food and drink were still quite good.

Furthermore, since it's not always convenient for so many people to eat, drink, and have fun together at a restaurant, this place allows everyone to relax more and not worry about others, resulting in a better dining experience.

Wang Yan didn't need to clean up the remaining mess; he hired a cleaner the next day to clean the entire shop.

In the following days, Wang Yan went to buy all kinds of furniture and household items, and within a few days everything was ready for her to move in...

In the blink of an eye, a year has passed, and it's the last day of the Gregorian calendar.

Back when the CET-4 exams were underway, word had already spread throughout the school that an amusement park in the city would be holding a New Year's Eve event. This news was confirmed by previous students, and Xiao Haiyang also said that he had participated in the New Year's Eve event for two years.

So, after dinner that day, everyone dressed up carefully and gradually headed towards the amusement park area. Since the city had more than one university, there was bound to be a lot of people there, and everyone went with the hopeful expectation of a romantic encounter…

"It's so lively, there are so many people. Xiao Haiyang was absolutely right. He truly is an experienced old classmate."

Gu Yixin held Wang Yan's arm as they weaved through the bustling crowd. Suddenly, she stopped and pointed at the Ferris wheel spinning in the sky.

"Old Wang, let's go ride the Ferris wheel! I heard they'll be setting off fireworks. It'll be so romantic to watch them from up there."

Wang Yan readily agreed: "I'll listen to you."

So the two of them went to the Ferris wheel, paid, and queued up. All the other couples there were waiting to go up at midnight.

Wang Yan was more decisive. He chose to spend more money and not come down, but simply occupy a spot and wander around up there, since it wouldn't make a difference in time anyway.

Gu Yixin hugged Wang Yan's arm tightly and rested her head on his shoulder: "I never thought that we would still be friends now."

"So you're aware of your own problem?"

What's wrong with me?

"You said you never thought we'd be this close. I'm a good person, so of course it's your problem."

"Don't force me to tickle you during such a romantic moment."

"You're really going against the natural order; you're even threatening me now."

As the two playfully bickered, the crowd below chanted a countdown in unison. With a shout of "Happy New Year!", the fireworks that had been prepared beforehand exploded and soared into the sky, creating a dazzling display.

The flashes of light into the Ferris wheel cabins created a dazzling display of colors.

The two were ascending at the same time and saw the entire first wave of fireworks...

After a passionate kiss, Gu Yixin, her cheeks flushed, frantically took selfies with her phone, the scenery only visible on her screen.

A few minutes later, the Ferris wheel reached the bottom, and the two of them walked out briskly, ending their Ferris wheel trip.

"Let's go back, I'm a little tired." Gu Yixin looked at Wang Yan. "Didn't you pack everything up? How about we go to your place and have some more drinks?"

"Okay."

Since they were being so proactive, Wang Yan had no reason to disagree...

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