She became a heartthrob among internet celebrities.

"Ah—" Li Xiangyue stretched, "Finally finished packing! I didn't expect it to take so long just to organize my own things? Luckily, I didn't have to clean the house."

"You have to thank A-Jiang for this. The dorm was already spotless when I arrived," Tang Li said.

"Thank you, thank you!" Li Xiangyue and Zhao Ying thanked Jiang Lai.

Jiang Lai shook her head: "It's nothing. It was Lu Jin who did it in the first place."

"To express my gratitude, I'll treat everyone to milk tea!" Li Xiangyue scrolled through her phone. "It's just the right time to go out for dinner. How about we have our first dorm get-together?"

Zhao Ying raised her hands: "I have no objection." Tang Li and Jiang Lai also expressed their agreement.

When roommates meet, a heartwarming dinner is definitely necessary to break the ice.

Zhao Ying suggested having hot pot, and no one else objected. So, the first get-together in dormitory 306 turned into hot pot. Because it was hot pot, everyone quickly got to know each other and ate until they were sweating profusely and thoroughly enjoying themselves.

Jiang Lai was also happy to have three roommates with good personalities. You know, having good roommates is very important in college.

It was already evening when we finished eating hot pot.

The evening breeze eased some of the heat, and Jiang Lai and her roommates were leisurely strolling along the tree-lined paths on campus.

"Hey, have you guys seen the messages in the class group chat?" Tang Li asked.

Jiang Lai subconsciously took out her phone. After adding the class assistant yesterday, the assistant added her to the class group of Finance Class 1, which also included other classmates and the class teacher.

"@All members, the opening ceremony will be held tonight at 8 pm in the school auditorium. Please be sure to attend and sign in."

Most schools have an opening ceremony, so that's not surprising. However, as the top university in China, Beijing University's opening ceremony is always particularly grand.

"Help! There's an opening ceremony, and we have to sign in. How boring!" Zhao Ying sighed. "I can already imagine what it'll be like in a minute."

"Let me see the seating chart..." Li Xiangyue looked at the picture sent by the class assistant. "This is outrageous! Can you believe it? Our class is in the third row!! And the first two rows are all teachers??"

Jiang Lai also saw the seating chart, thought for a moment, and said, "That's normal. Our college is the school's flagship institution, so it's not surprising that the school values ​​it."

"Shall we go a little later?" Tang Li asked. "And sit a bit in the back?"

"We should go earlier, right? That way we can choose our seats," Zhao Ying asked uncertainly.

"Whether we go early or late depends on luck, so whatever. Besides, we only have an hour left. Should we go back to the dorm to rest first, or go for a walk on the playground?" Jiang Lai asked for everyone's opinion.

"Shall we go back to the dorm and rest first? I want to take a shower; I smell like hotpot."

"Agreed." "Seconded."

Jiang Lai laughed, "Then let's all go back and rest first, take a shower, and then go to the auditorium."

"Great!!"

-

Jiang Lai came out of the bathroom, still damp, wearing a simple white nightgown.

She stood in front of her desk, carefully applying hair oil to her wet hair, and then began her skincare routine.

Tang Li was a little slower than her and was still in the bathroom, while Zhao Ying and Li Xiangyue had already finished washing up and were playing on their phones. Hearing the noise, they subconsciously looked at Jiang Lai.

She casually tossed her loose, wet hair, and water droplets slowly trickled down her slender neck and into her clothes, a sight that stirred the imagination.

Her small face was flushed, and her delicate features exuded a captivating allure, as if she had just finished bathing.

Jiang Lai was applying body lotion when she saw Zhao Ying staring blankly in the mirror.

She turned her head and saw that Li Xiangyue was also in a daze.

"What's wrong?" she asked with a smile.

Li Xiangyue stood up seriously. "Don't smile at us!!" She tried her best to keep a straight face, but her cheeks were flushed. How could someone be so alluring? Even if she was a woman, she would still be momentarily stunned... She wasn't a lesbian!

Zhao Ying was even more excited, "Ahhh! How can you be so beautiful! I think I can finally have breakfast for all four years of college. All the guys who are chasing after you can afford to buy me breakfast, lunch, and dinner!"

Jiang Lai understood, then gave him a flirtatious wink, "How about this?"

"I'm gay, you're doomed." Zhao Ying pounced on him, "You have to take responsibility for me, waaaaah."

Jiang Lai smiled and pushed her away, "Alright, alright, stop fooling around. I'll get ready, and we can leave once the pears are done."

"Waaaah, no! Beautiful girl, please!"

Jiang Lai casually applied some lotion and moisturizer, not planning to put on makeup. Anyway, she was naturally beautiful and looked gorgeous even without makeup.

After Tang Li finished packing everything, the four of them finally left the dormitory. It was already quite late, and there were hardly any people on the campus roads.

These past two days have been the start of the semester for freshmen. Sophomores, juniors, and seniors will arrive a few days later. Of course, if you want to arrive at school earlier, that's fine too.

Although there weren't many people on the street, when they saw Jiang Lai, they were still subconsciously attracted by her graceful figure and temperament, even though they couldn't see her face.

How can I describe the feeling of seeing her?

She is like a gentle evening breeze on a summer night, carrying an intoxicating fragrance; she is so close, yet so far away.

-

Jiang Lai and her roommates arrived at the auditorium of Imperial Capital University. All the lights were already on, making it as bright as day, and the seats were full of people, creating a lively atmosphere.

The auditorium has two aisles on either side, wide enough for two people to walk side by side, with seats of different colors on either side.

“This is so easy to find,” Tang Li said.

Indeed, the business school seats were sky blue, with the school and class names posted on them. The further back you went, the higher the seats became, and the more people there were.

Jiang Lai and her three classmates quickly walked to their respective classrooms.

Because of the seating arrangement, Jiang Lai sat on the outermost side, next to the aisle. To her right was her roommate Tang Li, then Li Xiangyue, Zhao Ying, and the other classmates.

After taking her seat, Jiang Lai removed her mask.

In the passageway to her left, people were coming and going, and there were some machines placed not far away, including several high-definition cameras, filming in different directions.

They arrived neither early nor late, and people continued to walk up the passageway one after another. In the eyes of those who passed by, Jiang Lai was definitely a unique sight.

She simply sat there, as if she were radiating light, drawing their attention. Her beautiful and delicate face appeared in their vision, making her unforgettable.

Several boys passed by her more than once, seemingly wanting to say something but hesitant. Just as one of them finally mustered the courage to go up and talk to her, "Zzzzz—" the loudspeaker came on.

The opening ceremony was about to begin, and the boys had to return to their seats.

Jiang Lai didn't care about any of this; she casually and calmly looked towards the podium.

Several tables had already been set up, with nameplates on them, and a 4K high-definition camera was pointed at the audience, while another camera was positioned below the stage and pointed directly at the stage.

The cameras not far from Jiang Lai also started operating, with some students holding one and walking around trying to film some footage.

-

As the head of the all-media department, Lan Liting was naturally present to coordinate such an important event as the opening ceremony. She stood in the open space behind the stage, her fingers practically sparking as she tapped the screen.

"Someone must be on duty watching the cameras pointed at the podium, and check that the microphones are working properly!"

"Who's in charge of the photos for the school newspaper and the cover photo for the official WeChat account? Take several! That way we'll have a better selection!"

"After the secretary finishes speaking, remember to remind everyone to take a break..."

After arranging everything, Lan Liting finally breathed a sigh of relief.

"Students—the opening ceremony for the Class of 20 is officially beginning!" The principal picked up the microphone.

At the same time, the Douyin account of Imperial University also started a live broadcast.

—Class of 12 alumni come back to visit their alma mater!

—Alas, a junior in college is here to boost the popularity of the live stream.

—I'm speechless. Our counselor wants us to watch this. Who even understands it??

—Just a passerby, asking because I don't understand: Can I enroll after watching the opening ceremony?

—This is truly amazing! The live stream footage is in high definition!

No matter what school it is, the opening ceremony is never very interesting, even if she is at the top.

Jiang Lai was actually a little tired, but considering the cameras that kept flashing by, she didn't take out her phone and instead started to space out. Tang Li next to her was already leaning back in her chair, dozing off. Jiang Lai turned slightly to block her view, preventing her from being filmed.

Meanwhile, Lan Liting suddenly noticed a girl sitting quietly in the corner. She wasn't talking to the person next to her, but instead rested her left hand on the armrest next to her seat, propping up her face, and was looking intently at the podium. The corners of her mouth curved into the gentlest smile, which was captivating.

The beam of light from above her head fell on her face, making her look like a dream.

Lan Liting grabbed a member of the photography department, "See that girl in the corner? Take a picture of her! And where are the cameras? Aim them at those student seats? Move them over there." She wanted to at least get some viewers to the live stream so she could explain it to the teacher later.

The camera was quietly pointed at Jiang Lai.

Jiang Lai keenly sensed that the camera was pointed at her. She subconsciously looked back and then smiled.

The Douyin live stream room, which had been calm and uneventful, suddenly erupted into chaos.

—!! What's going on? Did I just see a fairy?

—I need to know all the information about this girl in one minute!

—My goodness!! Is this year's freshman class really this high quality? The upperclassmen are moved to tears.

—It felt like an eternity at first sight, sob sob sob, that glance she gave, that smile... awsl

—Awei died and came back to life

Waaaaah, I really want to get close to a beautiful girl!

—Isn't she the school beauty? Isn't she the school beauty? Right, right!

—Did anyone take a screenshot?! DM me!!!

—I'll check the forums to see if anyone knows anything about this girl! Guys, wait for me!

The opening ceremony lasted for two hours, and it was already past ten o'clock when it was finally time to leave.

The business school is located at the very front, so they arrive earliest.

Many boys had planned to ask Jiang Lai for her contact information after the ceremony, but they didn't expect the beauty to act so quickly, leaving the hall almost immediately.

Many people were inevitably a little disappointed, but fortunately they knew that the beauty was from the business school, so they could just ask her about it later.

-

That evening, several trending topics quietly climbed onto Douyin's hot search list.

"Imperial Capital University Opening Ceremony"

"University of Washington, D.C." welcomes new students.

What do new students need to prepare for enrollment?

"Beautiful Freshmen at Beijing University"

The one at the very top is the opening ceremony of Imperial Capital University.

This is not surprising, after all, Beijing University has always attracted a lot of attention.

Netizens clicked on the entries one by one, and found that Imperial University and Huazhong University of Science and Technology were still competing, while the last entry, "Beautiful Freshmen at Imperial University", showed a GIF of a girl smiling for a few seconds.

—This face is unmistakably beautiful! Small head, small face, and fair skin.

—That smile is so sweet!!!

—So pure and innocent, would you object to me saying she's the most beautiful girl at Imperial University?

—Seriously? You guys only care about her face? Doesn't anyone care that she's from Imperial University? For students at Imperial University, beauty is nothing; they value ability more, okay?

—You're not wearing makeup, are you? You look this good even without makeup.

Where can I find a girl like this to contact me?

—? Are you sure this is a freshman at Imperial University and not from the Film Academy?

—Why do you upstairs look down on top students? Can't top students be beautiful?

—If Huada doesn't produce a handsome guy, they'll really have a hard time winning this round. (Lights a cigarette) (Weary)

......

That night, Jiang Lai was lying in bed scrolling through her phone, watching her latest vlog.

—This is an immersive check-in experience.

—Experience what it's like to be a top student

—When will you be live? I can't sleep without your live stream.

—Isn't that really my boyfriend? I've seen him in the video several times, but I've never seen his face clearly.

—Wife, my wife, hehehe

Jiang Lai was just about to pick a few replies when 001 appeared.

"Host!! You're famous now!"

"?"

"The opening ceremony was broadcast live today, and the host was filmed and then screenshotted and posted online! Everyone is saying that the host is good-looking! Favorability has also increased a lot! You can claim your reward again!" 001 was very happy, this was the biggest increase in favorability in a short period of time.

Jiang Lai didn't immediately ask what the reward was. Instead, as 001 had instructed, she found her own video, the one featuring her smiling. She watched it repeatedly, remarking, "The school's equipment is really good; it's so clear."

"I look so good!" "What's the reward?"

"Facial optimization." "Claim it!"

After a tingling sensation subsided, Jiang Lai touched her face, but she couldn't pinpoint exactly what had been improved.

"I'm going to sleep now, I'll look at it tomorrow."