The white rose I picked up cried and said she liked me.

"Haha, this old Luo is getting shy."

Jiang Xun chuckled and joked, then smoothly picked up the conversation, turning to Xu Nian beside him and asking familiarly, "Uncle Xu, which dormitory do you live in?"

"I live off-campus, not on campus," Xu Nian answered truthfully.

"Oh, I see." Jiang Xun stroked his chin. "Uncle Xu, if you ever need anything at school, you can come to us. We're all from the same dorm and can lend you a hand."

Seeing Jiang Xun's sincere expression, Xu Nian nodded and readily agreed, "Okay."

Interacting with these young people did indeed give him a sense of relaxation and pleasure.

In addition, this boy named Jiang Xun is cheerful, enthusiastic, and generous, and has high emotional intelligence in his speech, making him a worthwhile person to get along with.

After all, he would be living in this university for four years, so he needed to get to know the younger students around him.

After a few casual chats, a slender figure suddenly walked into the classroom. The freshman counselor had arrived at the classroom on time.

The newcomer was a young woman who looked exceptionally youthful, with delicate and gentle features, easily a 7 out of 10 in terms of looks, and a clean and gentle demeanor.

It's clear that she's a recent graduate who has only been employed at the university for a short time, and she doesn't seem to be as old as Xu Nian.

She gave a slightly reserved self-introduction: Qin Xin, just graduated from Yuncheng University, only three or four years older than the students present.

Perhaps because of her seniority, she spoke very gently and without any airs, which made her classmates feel very close to her.

Throughout the self-introduction, Qin Xin's gaze kept unconsciously sweeping towards Xu Nian's position, her eyes revealing an undisguised fear and respect.

Just before the class meeting began, the principal personally approached her and repeatedly instructed her to take good care of this special freshman in every way. This was a very important person whose words could determine her future.

At first, Qin Xin had some doubts. But after returning to her office and checking Xu Nian's information online, she was so shocked that her jaw almost dropped to the ground.

You mean, I have to serve the future founder of the Sinian Group, who is incredibly wealthy, has immense social influence, and is practically a billionaire?

She was just a recent graduate and intern; she had never seen anything like this before. Terrified, she repeatedly begged the principal to let her teach a different class.

However, the principal rejected her request with a single sentence, because she was the youngest and most beautiful girl among all the counselors, and was more approachable.

With no other option, Qin Xin had to bite the bullet and take up the post, facing this towering figure head-on.

Xu Nian was completely oblivious to the special look Qin Xin gave him. He was diligently taking notes on the key points she mentioned for the start of the semester, as well as the upcoming military training guidelines.

After the class meeting, Xu Nian left the classroom with her classmates, intending to check on Xu Xi's situation.

Just as I reached the corner of the stairs, I suddenly heard hurried footsteps behind me: "Mr. Xu, please wait."

He turned around and saw that it was his counselor, Qin Xin, jogging towards him.

"Teacher Qin, is there anything I can help you with?" Xu Nian stopped and asked.

"Mr. Xu, you can just call me Xiao Qin." Qin Xin was tense and extremely uncomfortable.

Being addressed as "teacher" by a top figure who was older and far more powerful than herself made her feel extremely awkward and apprehensive.

She paused, then continued:

"Mr. Xu, if you encounter any problems while you are studying at school—whether it's academics, daily life, accommodation, or any trivial matters—you can contact me anytime. My personal phone number is in the class group chat, and I will do my best to help you solve it as soon as possible."

Xu Nian looked at her cautious, trembling demeanor and couldn't help but laugh and cry. Without a doubt, this young counselor had been informed of his identity by the school leaders beforehand.

He glanced at the students bustling around the stairwell and lowered his voice, saying, "Let's find a quiet place to talk."

Upon hearing this, Qin Xin's heart skipped a beat. She instinctively hugged her arms tightly and took two steps back, trembling.

The typical tropes of domineering CEO novels that she had read on a daily basis flashed through her mind.

Secluded solitude, private meetings, and a significant difference in social status.

All the plot points match up perfectly. Next, it seems like the story will involve unspoken rules, and she will likely become the caged canary of this top CEO.

She immediately understood why the principal had specially arranged for her to become Xu Nian's counselor.

But she also had her own bottom line and principles. Faced with these blatant unspoken rules, her mind was in turmoil, and she didn't know how to deal with them.

Seeing her conflicted expression, Xu Nian asked in confusion, "What's wrong, Teacher Qin? Is something inconvenient?"

Qin Xin's lips trembled slightly, her heart filled with regret. She deeply regretted why she had chased after him to meet with him privately.

Faced with Xu Nian's persistent questioning, she had no choice but to grit her teeth, nod stiffly, and lead Xu Nian to an empty study room next door.

After entering the classroom, she was careful not to close the door completely, leaving a crack, hoping to give herself some psychological comfort.

Xu Nian noticed this subtle movement, frowned slightly, and went straight forward, slamming the classroom door shut with a "snap." He then walked to the window, scanned the students coming and going outside, and only after confirming that no one was paying attention to the classroom did he finally relax.

The enclosed, quiet space completely shattered Qin Xin's last psychological defenses.

Her legs went weak, her heart turned cold, and she felt that she had nowhere to escape.

Xu Nian slowly walked up to her and said solemnly, "Teacher Qin, I want to discuss something with you."

Qin Xin closed her eyes, her heart pounding, and she froze on the spot, unable to meet Xu Nian's gaze.

She knew that Xu Nian had his own fiancée, Xu Xi, a very influential figure in society.

If you agree to these blatant unspoken rules, you're essentially pushing yourself into the fiery pit of power struggles within wealthy families.

If they disagree, it seems they have no way to escape.

Caught between a rock and a hard place, she was at a loss, her mind completely blank, utterly bewildered.

Xu Nian stared at her and slowly said, "Teacher Qin, you may have some misunderstandings about me."

"From the moment I stepped into the school gates, I have only one identity: a student of Yuncheng University, not a boss or president. From now on, please don't call me President Xu anymore; just call me Xu Nian. In daily study and life, you don't need to give me any special treatment; just treat me like an ordinary student."

"Furthermore, I implore Teacher Qin not to mention my identity in front of the other students."

After she finished speaking, Xu Nian looked at her quietly.

The classroom was deathly silent.

Qin Xin was completely stunned, standing there blankly, unable to react for a long time.