After being reborn, I refused to be a sucker, and my whole family was dumbfounded.

Chapter 547

The boy's face turned bright red, and he clenched his fists, but he couldn't utter a single word for a long time.

Seeing his demeanor, the girl's eyes flashed with contempt. She turned and left, saying, "Let's break up. I've had enough."

The boy stood there, stunned, watching the girl's figure recede into the distance. His lips moved, but he ultimately didn't call out.

The surrounding students were talking amongst themselves; some sighed, some laughed, but most simply continued walking forward, indifferent to what was going on.

Lin Ling withdrew her gaze, her face remaining expressionless.

Shan Caiwei couldn't help but shake her head and said softly, "Students these days are frighteningly realistic when they're in a relationship. Without a solid financial foundation, no matter how good the feelings are, they're unreliable."

Upon hearing this, Lin Ling smiled faintly: "Universities these days are nothing like they used to be. Back then, student relationships might have had some purity. Now..."

He paused, his tone becoming more meaningful: "It's like a small society; the girls are realistic, and the boys aren't much better."

Shan Caiwei nodded in deep agreement: "Yes, back then, people in love were still somewhat romantic. Students these days are too precocious."

As she spoke, her gaze inadvertently swept over Lin Ling's profile, and she tentatively asked, "Mr. Lin, you must have been pursued by quite a few girls in college, right?"

Lin Ling glanced at her, a slight smile playing on her lips, "Are you trying to trick me into telling you something?"

Shan Caiwei blushed and quickly waved her hand, "No, no, I was just saying it casually."

She paused, then couldn't help but chuckle to herself: "But with Mr. Lin's qualifications, he's bound to be a prominent figure at the university!"

Lin Ling didn't respond to her words, but simply said, "Let's go, let's go to the lakeside."

Seeing that he was unwilling to say more, Shan Caiwei did not press him further and continued walking forward behind him.

The two walked through a grove of trees, and suddenly a clear lake came into view.

The lakeside is lined with weeping willows, their branches drooping low and gently brushing the water's surface. A gentle breeze blows, creating ripples on the water.

There were a few benches by the lake, where a few students sat sparsely, some reading, some chatting quietly, creating a peaceful and relaxed atmosphere.

Lin Ling walked to the lakeside, stopped, and looked at the water.

Sunlight filters through the willow branches, casting dappled patterns on the lake's surface, like a flowing painting.

Standing beside him, Shan Caiwei couldn't help but take a deep breath: "This place is really nice, the air is even fresher than outside."

Lin Ling turned around, walked to the bench, and sat down casually. Shan Caiwei followed and sat down next to him.

The two sat side by side, sunlight filtering through the treetops and falling on them. Lin Ling's trench coat billowed slightly in the wind, while Shan Caiwei's long hair was disheveled by the breeze.

She stole a glance at Lin Ling and saw that his profile was strong and his features were more defined in the light. Suddenly, her heart skipped a beat.

She quickly looked away, lowered her head to tidy her hair, and concealed the momentary fright in her heart.

Just then, two girls passed by them, and one of them couldn't help but whisper, "Look at those two, they're so good-looking, a couple?"

Another girl glanced at Lin Ling and whispered, "The guy is unbelievably handsome, and the girl is so pretty. They must be a couple."

Shan Caiwei, with her sharp ears, overheard their conversation. Her face flushed instantly, and she subconsciously looked at Lin Ling.

Lin Ling had obviously heard it too, but he only glanced at the two girls indifferently, his expression still cold, as if the matter had nothing to do with him.

Seeing his expression, Shan Caiwei couldn't help but explain in a low voice, "President Lin, they've misunderstood. Should I go and tell them?"

"No need," Lin Ling said calmly. "Let them think what they want."

Shan Caiwei breathed a sigh of relief, but then felt her heart beating a little fast.

She stole a glance at Lin Ling and saw him leaning back in his chair, his gaze fixed on the lake.

She suddenly felt that Lin Ling possessed an indescribable tenderness at this moment—

Of course, this gentleness was just an illusion. She knew very well that Lin Ling was aloof to all women, except for that woman named Yang Mengyu.

"Mr. Lin, what do you think of this lake?" Shan Caiwei tried to break the silence by starting a conversation.