Chapter 235: How Could My Goddess Be Dating?

When food you remember suddenly tastes exactly as you remembered, or even better, your mood naturally improves.

That’s how it was for Fang Zhou. He finished his shrimp and egg rice roll quickly, even feeling like he wanted more.

Sitting beside him, Chu Xinran didn’t ask Fang Zhou to feed her today but ate slowly.

Noticing Fang Zhou’s gaze, she raised her eyes slightly and asked softly, “Didn’t get enough? Want to order another?”

Fang Zhou quickly waved his hand, refusing her offer.

“No, no, you eat slowly.”

He got up and fetched two cups of water, drank one, and observed the school gate opposite the small shop.

The long-unseen alma mater was as grand as he remembered.

Actually, “school gate” wasn’t quite accurate.

Because this school didn’t have walls, where they were was just one of the landmarks, and inside was one of the most populated areas for classes, so it was considered the main entrance.

But really, there were many entrances.

As time passed, the flow of people entering and leaving the school started to increase. Some were out looking for food, others going to work, and some heading to classes.

Chu Xinran’s appetite was pretty good today; she finished her shrimp rice roll.

After Fang Zhou paid the bill and grabbed her bag, they headed out.

The guy in the shop who had been observing them was busy replying to his forum post.

Because his post was so explosive, it instantly ignited the forum, with many people accusing him of slander, saying he was defaming the school flower, and more were demanding proof.

Annoyed, he opened his camera to secretly take a photo.

However, the couple had already walked far, and his breakfast remained untouched, so he gave up.

Leaving a message on the forum: Believe what you want, you simps falling over yourselves for the school belle, and she probably doesn’t even give you a glance.

Fang Zhou, meanwhile, had followed Chu Xinran to the music school’s teaching building.

Midway, she remembered she had a Chinese Modern Dance History elective that morning, begging Fang Zhou to accompany her.

“Come on, come on, I’ve already missed several weeks. If I don’t go, the instructor might fail me. You know I’m graduating soon—I can’t afford any marks!”

Fang Zhou was worried about being recognized, given how famous Chu Xinran was on campus. Wherever she went, she attracted attention.

Being noticed meant being recognized.

If something like what happened with Qiao Sisi happened again and it went viral, the show’s producers would definitely come after him for breach of contract.

But Chu Xinran kept pleading, pouting, and acting cute.

Finally, understanding Fang Zhou’s concerns, she even offered to let him wear a mask.

“Wear a mask, and no one will recognize you!”

The pure girl fluttered her big eyes, sweet-talking him while shaking his arm, making Fang Zhou’s heart soften.

He couldn’t resist; who could?

Alright, alright, it’s the last day. Let her have her way.

He bought a mask from a nearby convenience store and then followed Chu Xinran to class.

Entering the classroom, he felt several sets of eyes on them, some calling out her name, apparently knowing her.

“Xinran! You finally came to class!”

Chu Xinran was at ease, greeting her familiar classmates.

“Long time no see, haha.”

Fang Zhou, tagging along, felt out of place.

Though he used to take classes in this building, being a student and now visiting as a social individual felt worlds apart!

Back then, he felt completely at ease.

Now, he felt like he was coming home broke after years of working out of town.

They found seats toward the back, but people in the front kept glancing back at them.

Coincidentally, some students had seen the forum post about her.

One quickly replied: Holy crap! It might be true because Xinran brought a guy to class!

Messages flooded in with shock and disbelief.

“Damn! I don’t believe it! How could my goddess be dating?”

“Please share the location; I need to verify this!”

“Me too! I need to see what kind of guy she’s dating! If it’s a toad eating swan meat, I’ll be first in line for the department flower!”

This girl, loving the drama, shared the location.

“Music Academy, Building D, Room 405. See for yourself.”

The reply quickly shot up, more and more people liking and replying, eager to see for themselves.

They didn’t necessarily like Chu Xinran; they just wanted to be at the center of the drama.

Unaware of this, Fang Zhou and Chu Xinran went on.

Without her book, Chu Xinran used her phone to brush up on previous lessons. Even though the course was easy, it required some preparation for exams.

Fang Zhou felt everyone’s eyes on them, relieved he wore a mask.

Given how popular that dating show was, he had no doubt he’d be recognized without it.

Thankfully, time passed quickly. The classroom filled up, the bell rang, and the professor arrived punctually.

Seeing the usually empty classroom packed, the elderly professor teased, “It’s a good day, so many of you here.”

“Professor, your lectures are famously clear and entertaining. Of course, we’d come to listen!”

Among the students, some flattered him, making the professor laugh heartily.

“You all know how to talk, haha. Alright, let’s begin.”

In reality, many were there for the drama, and latecomers had to peek in from the door.

They secretly watched Chu Xinran, indeed seeing a man beside her, immediately posting on the forum.

“Damn! It’s true!”

“They’re sitting so close. Are they really dating?”