Chapter 236: Is My Dating Show CP Over Just Like That?

The drama seekers are always at the forefront.

Many people began verifying in the forum comments that Chu Xinran had indeed brought a guy to class.

Some even took stealthy photos of their profile and backs, posting them.

However, since Fang Zhou was wearing a hat and glasses, no one could identify him, leaving everyone curious in the comments.

“Who is this guy? How did he manage to get with the pure school flower? I’m dying of curiosity.”

“I want to know too. Even with a mask on, you can tell from his build that he’s probably really handsome!”

“Wahhh, is my dating show CP over just like that? I was so invested in shipping Xinran and Fang Zhou, and it turns out it’s all just for show?”

“Fang Zhou, I mourn for you for three seconds. No worries, you look good with other female guests too.”

As the forum discussions heated up, the classroom continued quietly with the lesson.

The professor, unaware of the storm outside, thought these students had come on a whim to audit the class and happily called on people to answer questions.

When he randomly called on Chu Xinran, everyone’s eyes naturally focused on her, or rather, on her and the man beside her.

“You, please explain the root cause of ‘Li Beng Yue Huai’ (The Collapse of Rites and the Decay of Music).”

Chu Xinran blinked, thinking: She actually knew this one.

She cleared her throat and answered seriously, “During the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods, the Zhou royal authority collapsed, and the ‘Ritual Music Political System’ established in the early Zhou Dynasty faced a crisis, leading to the gradual formation of the situation of ‘Li Beng Yue Huai’.

‘Li Beng’ refers to the collapse of Zhou rituals. ‘Yue Huai’ means that the elegant music of the Western Zhou, which was meant to uphold Zhou rituals, was disrupted by folk music and dance, breaking the inherent link between rites and music. Naturally, the collapse of rites led to the decay of music.”

Her answer was simple yet clear, explaining the basic meaning of Li Beng Yue Huai.

The professor nodded in satisfaction.

“Very good, you may sit down.”

Chu Xinran obediently sat down, but her hands were not so well-behaved.

She secretly held Fang Zhou’s hand, leaning over and whispering, “I just crammed that in before class.”

Fang Zhou was amused, his eyes crinkling with laughter.

If she hadn’t seen that part earlier, would she just stand there blankly saying, ‘I don’t know’?

Everyone else couldn’t see their joined hands, only noticing their close proximity and whispering.

For a moment, the sentiment grew stronger.

“Guys, I’m really heartbroken this time! They really look good together.”

“Wow, this guy is really lucky, getting with a beauty like Xinran, who’s rich, good-looking, and loyal.”

“I can’t watch this anymore. I’m breaking down, leaving.”

The crowd outside the classroom gradually dispersed, leaving a few still curious about who the man beside Chu Xinran was.

Fang Zhou felt tormented, the stares becoming more obvious.

He couldn’t understand how Chu Xinran had such a huge influence on campus!

Normally, even a school flower wouldn’t attract this much attention—people would just glance a few times, not stick around for two classes.

Little did he know, Chu Xinran had already gone viral online once, and the dating show’s popularity only increased the attention on her.

Finally enduring through two long classes, Fang Zhou quickly led Chu Xinran out of the classroom.

They couldn’t stay any longer; being recognized was imminent.

Chu Xinran smiled contentedly, ignoring the curious glances and questions about her relationship status.

Someone was already turning red like a boiled shrimp; staying any longer and he might never want to go out with her again.

Better to take it slow, after all, there’s plenty of time.

Leaving the music academy, they walked down a quiet shaded path, where Fang Zhou finally slowed down.

He silently took off his hat to fan himself. The weather was just too hot, and walking in the sun for a short while was unbearable.

Chu Xinran, on the other hand, looked perfectly fine, still fresh and cool.

She even pulled a small fan from her bag, blowing air at Fang Zhou.

The cool breeze dispelled some of the heat, and Fang Zhou turned his attention back to her.

“Your girls’ bags really have everything, don’t they?”

Chu Xinran giggled, seeing a bench under a tree and pulling Fang Zhou to sit down, then replied, “Actually, my bag is like Doraemon’s pocket.”

Fang Zhou laughed out loud.

“Alright, alright, I underestimated you, master.”

“Hahaha!”

Their laughter spread under the tree, even drawing the attention of nearby birds.

Meanwhile, on the other side of the shaded path, a woman with brown wavy hair walked alongside a dignified woman in white.

The woman in white pointed to the grove and said, “That’s our school’s famous plum grove. It only blooms in winter. Last year, it snowed, and I invited you to see it, but you didn’t come. Now look, it’s just green leaves.”

Her tone carried clear reproach and complaint.

The woman beside her, laughing and shaking her head, said, “Seeing the photos on my phone was enough. I’ll come next time.”

The woman in white hummed in dissatisfaction, “Next time again. Professor Qin, you’re always so busy. It takes half a year to schedule a meal with you. Seeing plum blossoms together next time will be in my dreams.”

The curly-haired woman, Qin Yun, laughed and waved her hand, “It’s not that bad, maybe a month in advance at most!”

“Haha, you’re taking it seriously!”

The two continued to joke and enjoy the campus scenery.

Qin Yun had been invited to a symposium today and stayed because she had a friend teaching at the school.

She had long grown tired of university scenery, but enjoyed chatting with her friend, so she went for a walk.

She was casually gazing around, not paying attention, until her friend nudged her arm, gesturing towards the plum grove.

In the shadows of the trees, two figures leaned close, seemingly engaged in something intimate.

Her friend whispered, “Kids these days really know how to show affection.”