Chapter 185: Campus Belle
Indeed, there were several girls next to the reception desk. Each one could be considered a top-tier beauty, possessing looks that could overthrow cities and kingdoms. Each had a distinct temperament and style; they were truly four stunning women. With their height and striking features, they were absolutely dazzling in the crowd of students.
Zhao Dong felt a bit dazed. They really were beautiful. To put it bluntly, they were on par with celebrities on television.
Zhao Dong smacked his lips and asked, "Do you know all four of them?"
Zhao Qirou shook her head. "No, I don't really have any interactions with them. However, I've spoken to one of them. We're both in the Literature Society, and she's the president."
"Which one?"
Zhao Qirou immediately pointed to a girl with chestnut hair and said with a smile, "Bro, that's her. Her name is Shen Zhuxin."
Zhao Dong followed her gaze and was immediately surprised. The girl had long, wavy, chestnut hair and wore a pure white off-the-shoulder dress. Her beautiful collarbones were faintly visible, and beneath the hem of her dress were two slender, fair legs in a pair of white booties.
Zhao Dong smacked his lips. She really is beautiful!
Shen Zhuxin's facial features were especially delicate. Her skin was as white as snow and seemed so delicate it might break at a touch. Her gem-like eyes were exceptionally pretty, framed by brows shaped like distant mountains and long lashes. She had a delicate, pretty nose and thin lips that gave her an air of cool beauty. She was beautiful beyond words. At that moment, she was standing there quietly, her expression cool and detached, giving off an air of aloofness. Like a camellia blooming in the cold wind on a mountain peak.
"So, what do you think? She's pretty, right?"
Zhao Dong touched his nose and smiled. "Indeed, quite pretty. But you're pretty too."
Zhao Dong wasn't lying. Zhao Qirou was also extremely beautiful. Moreover, having been chosen as a model and an internet celebrity, her temperament was naturally outstanding. It wasn't that only the campus belle was pretty; some girls simply kept a low profile and disliked such titles.
Zhao Qirou stuck out her tongue playfully, a mischievous smile on her face, clearly happy to hear Zhao Dong's words.
Zhao Dong then laughed. "This Shen Zhuxin seems a bit aloof. Are all campus belles this cold?"
Zhao Qirou smiled lightly. "She is the campus belle, after all, so maybe she's just naturally reserved. Shen Zhuxin isn't too bad, though. She's actually quite nice, just cool on the outside and warm on the inside. Maybe she wouldn't be so reserved if you became friends with her."
Zhao Dong nodded and glanced at Shen Zhuxin through the car window. As if sensing something, her beautiful, gem-like eyes also looked toward Zhao Dong through the car window at that very moment. The two of them locked eyes. The feeling was indescribable, as if through the multitude of people, their gazes had been searching for one another.
Zhao Dong was startled for a moment and hastily looked away. The feeling… it's too peculiar.
Shen Zhuxin also bit her thin lips slightly and shifted her gaze, continuing to greet the students.
Zhao Dong smacked his lips again and glanced at the other three girls; all of them were extremely beautiful. However, their temperaments were all different. Some even seemed colder than Shen Zhuxin. But they all looked over at Zhao Dong's car, clearly taking him for a student. After all, anyone who could drive such a car to school was obviously no ordinary person.
Zhao Dong didn't linger. He floored the accelerator, and the car shot forward, drawing gasps from the crowd of students. A car worth several million zipping by was an exciting sight for anyone.
Soon, Zhao Dong parked the car, and he and Zhao Qirou got out.
Zhao Qirou naturally took Zhao Dong's hand, a charming and cute smile on her face as she pulled him toward the gymnasium. To his surprise, there were posters of Song Qingwan hanging outside. In the poster, Song Qingwan looked unbelievably pretty, like a goddess incarnate.
Zhao Dong smiled secretly to himself. Who would have thought that Song Qingwan is my woman now? If I said that out loud, everyone would think I'd lost my mind.
He and Zhao Qirou entered the gymnasium and sat down in the seats indicated on their tickets. The gymnasium was already quite full, though there were still some empty seats, a clear sign that many people had yet to arrive.
A look of anticipation filled Zhao Qirou's face, her eyes sparkling as she said, "Bro, we'll get to see Song Qingwan soon! I'm so excited!"
Zhao Dong laughed. "Are you her fan?"
"Of course! Everyone here is her fan!"
Zhao Dong scratched his head, smacking his lips. "Is she really that famous? That even young people like you are so into her?"
Zhao Qirou burst out laughing. "Bro, you probably don't know the extent of Song Qingwan's influence. She was named the queen of the China Film Festival last year, where she swept eighteen gold awards, and was listed among the top ten of China's most influential people. Plus, she held her 33rd international concert last year!
"It's fair to say that if she hadn't been shelved back in the day, Song Qingwan would almost certainly be the number one female star of the younger generation. Even after being shelved, her achievements are limitless!
"Do you know, Bro? Last year, one of Song Qingwan's autographed photos sold for 50,000 yuan! And that was just for an ordinary one! Now do you see how popular she is?"
Zhao Dong was genuinely surprised. "She's definitely popular, then. What about Yang Sixue? How does she compare?"
Zhao Qirou pursed her lips and said earnestly, "They're on par with each other."
Zhao Dong was taken aback, a strange look in his eyes. To think both of these goddesses had a connection to him. Remembering his ambiguous moment with Yang Sixue earlier, he couldn't help but touch his nose. I'm really blessed when it comes to women!
Soon, more people took their seats, and someone came onto the stage to give the opening speech. Tonight's performance was a charity event, so it featured not only Song Qingwan but also other celebrities and internet personalities from East Sea. Before long, the gymnasium's seats were nearly full.
Zhao Dong suddenly sensed someone moving behind him. He turned his head and was surprised to see that the person sitting diagonally behind him was none other than Shen Zhuxin.
Zhao Qirou also noticed Shen Zhuxin and was startled. She quickly greeted her with a smile. "Senior Shen, hello! What a coincidence, you're sitting here too!"
Seeing Zhao Qirou, Shen Zhuxin smiled gently. Her voice was melodious and clear, like spring water trickling down a snow-capped mountain. "Hello. You're from the Literature Club, right? I remember you."
Zhao Qirou was delighted and nodded eagerly. She then turned to Shen Zhuxin and said, "Senior Shen, let me introduce you. This is my brother!"
Shen Zhuxin's gaze instantly met Zhao Dong's, and a hint of surprise appeared on her exquisitely beautiful face. Is this the man who was driving earlier? He looks a bit like him, but I can't be sure. The Bentley's windows were tinted, so I only saw his silhouette. I can't be certain it's him.
Nevertheless, she still nodded slightly to Zhao Dong, her smile charming yet with a touch of distance. "Hello."
Zhao Dong returned a friendly smile and then turned his head back to the front.
Zhao Qirou smiled secretly and gave Zhao Dong a knowing look, whispering with a laugh, "Bro, don't tell me you're getting shy just because you saw the campus belle?"
Zhao Dong cleared his throat twice. "You're overthinking it. Your brother isn't so easily flustered by a pretty girl."
"Hahaha, keep telling yourself that!"
Zhao Dong shrugged. Just then, the stage lights began to change. Spotlights converged on the stage, and the performances began.
Zhao Dong, however, felt somewhat uneasy. It seemed like a gaze from behind him kept unintentionally lingering on him. Is it Shen Zhuxin?
A moment later, the sound of movement came from behind them, followed by a small commotion. Zhao Dong frowned slightly and turned to look. A young man with dyed blond hair, decked out in trendy brands, was swaggering in their direction.