Chapter 483: Chapter 231: Dinner Gathering
"Let me ask."
Lin Shen took out his phone and sent a message to Gu Wanqing on WeChat.
[Lin Shen: Qingqing, Iâm with Jiang Wan right now. Iâm planning to take her home tonight, and weâre near your university. Do you want to join us for dinner?]
!?
The Gourmet Food Street at the entrance of Shanghai International Studies University.
Gu Wanqing, who was strolling around with Sun Jialin, was overjoyed when she received the message.
She was just about to agree, but then she looked at her roommate who had come out with her to find food, and she found herself in a difficult position.
âI canât just ditch Linlin, can I!â
After all, she had promised her first, and Brother Lin Shen had only contacted her afterward.
Even though Gu Wanqing really wanted to see Lin Shen, after some thought, she typed out a reply.
[Gu Wanqing: Iâm sorry, Brother Lin Shen. Iâm with Jialin right now. Why donât you and Jiang Wan go ahead and eat? I wonât be able to make it.]
[Lin Shen: Have you two eaten yet?]
[Gu Wanqing: Not yet, we were just about to find a place.]
[Lin Shen: Then have her come along. Iâll come pick you guys up in a bit.]
Huh?
Lin Shenâs words made Gu Wanqingâs eyes light up, and she replied, a little embarrassed.
[Gu Wanqing: Isnât that a bit much?]
[Lin Shen: Whatâs not okay about it? Itâs not like the two of you could eat me out of house and home, right? (haha)]
[Gu Wanqing: Thatâs not what I meant! (smacks head) Iâll ask her for you.]
"Linlin!"
Gu Wanqing quickly grabbed Sun Jialinâs sleeve and asked.
"My brother is treating us to dinner, want to come?"
"Your brother?"
Sun Jialin instantly thought of Lin Shen. Without much hesitation, an image of his handsome face flashed through her mind, and she immediately agreed.
"Okay! But wonât it be too much trouble for your brother?"
"Not at all! Heâs the one who invited us."
âLin Shen invited us himself?â
Sun Jialinâs heart suddenly started to race. She felt like this was a great opportunity to deepen her relationship with Lin Shen.
[Gu Wanqing: Linlin agreed! Weâll wait for you at the university entrance then.]
[Lin Shen: Okay, itâll take me about half an hour to drive over. You can walk around nearby for a bit.]
Lin Shen put down his phone, sat up from the bench, and stretched, letting out a few strange, garbled sounds.
"Letâs go, Wan. Iâve arranged it with Qingqing. Weâre going for a buffet. How does that sound?"
"Okay."
Afterward, Lin Shen drove Jiang Wan to Shanghai International Studies University and picked up Gu Wanqing and her roommate, Sun Jialin, at the school entrance.
The two girls were carrying a total of four cups of bubble tea and two large bags of fried meat as snacks.
Gu Wanqing was still dressed in her usual cute and sweet style. She wore a simple, plain white long dress that gave off the feeling of unexpectedly running into your first love.
Sun Jialin, on the other hand, had a fashionable and sexy Korean-style outfit. No matter how colorful her top was, her lower half was always wrapped in a pair of thin, breathable stockings that accentuated her beautiful legs.
This time, however, she had chosen a light coffee color, the glossy, slightly fluorescent kind that was particularly eye-catching.
Standing by the roadside with Gu Wanqing, they formed a beautiful scene unique to Shanghai International Studies University, drawing amazed glances from the countless students passing by.
Just then, a black-and-white Maybach S680 slowly pulled up in front of them.
When Sun Jialin saw Lin Shen actually show up at the university entrance in a luxury car worth four or five million, she suddenly realized that Gu Wanqing hadnât been lying after all.
âHer brother really is rich!â
Sun Jialin and Gu Wanqing each pulled open a rear door of the Maybach to get in. The unfolding "angel wing" welcome lights made her eyes sparkle, and she couldnât resist taking out her phone to snap a picture.
Once inside, she found the rear seats were extremely spacious; even at 168cm tall, she could stretch her legs out completely.
The luxurious and distinguished interior left Sun Jialin marveling inwardly, and she immediately sat up straight and proper.
It was only then that she noticed someone else in the front passenger seat.
"Hello! Qingqing, Jialin."
Jiang Wan turned around with a gentle smile, which made Sun Jialinâs heart skip a beat, her expression one of utter shock.
"Huh? Counselor? What are you doing here?"
"I went to do a photoshoot with Lin Shen. We were on our way back tonight and thought weâd ask you to join us for dinner."
Jiang Wanâs explanation confirmed the truth of the second thing Gu Wanqing had told her.
That her sister-in-law was Jiang Wan.
The most popular counselor at Shanghai International Studies University right now!
âI canât believe sheâs really Lin Shenâs girlfriend!â
Sun Jialin stole a glance at Lin Shen, a sense of disappointment creeping into her heart.
âLooks like I donât have a single chance anymore...â
"A buffet is okay with you all, right?"
"Mhm."
Gu Wanqing nodded, then asked curiously.
"Brother Lin Shen, Jiang Wan, did you two go shoot your second micro-film?"
"Yeah."
"How did it go?"
"Weâve already finished."
Lin Shen drove away from the Shanghai International Studies University entrance, the carâs deep red taillights merging with the bustling traffic on the main road.
"It should be ready to be released in the next day or two."
"That fast?"
Gu Wanqing was a little surprised at Lin Shenâs filming efficiency.
After all, to shoot an entire micro-film in just two days over the weekendâthat was way too efficient!
âDoesnât it need polishing or anything?â
Gu Wanqing was curious.
"What genre is it?"
"Memoir of a Departed Wife."
Jiang Wan suddenly seemed to have an idea and turned back with a gentle smile.
"By the way, Qingqing, would you be interested in making an appearance in the next micro-film I shoot?"
âMake an appearance?â
Gu Wanqing froze for a moment, then quickly waved her hands in refusal.
"I donât think so! I donât know how to act in a movie!"
"Itâs okay, no one gets it right on their first try. You get used to it slowly."
Jiang Wan continued to encourage Gu Wanqing, wanting her to try new things and enrich her life experience.
But her words somehow had a feeling of wanting to drag Gu Wanqing down with her.
"Qingqing, youâd just be making a cameo. Not many shots or lines. Want to give it a try?"
"I think Iâll pass."
Although Gu Wanqing really wanted to try what it felt like to act in front of a camera, her shy nature just wasnât suited for it.
Even when she had to give a speech as the freshman representative, she had to summon a great deal of courage just to get on stage.
âIf I had to appear in a movie, Iâd be scared to death.â
So after considering it, Gu Wanqing still refused. However, to save face for Jiang Wan, she suddenly pushed Sun Jialin forward.
"Linlin is perfect for this! She can dance!"
âDance?â
These words made Jiang Wanâs gaze shift to Sun Jialin. Sun Jialin froze for a second before covering Gu Wanqingâs mouth, her pretty face flushing red with embarrassed anger.
"Why did you go and reveal that about me!"
"Itâs not like itâs some shameful secret."
After breaking free from Sun Jialinâs hands, Gu Wanqing laughed and playfully wrestled with her in the back seat as she explained.
"Linlin can do K-pop dances, and sheâs really good! She has over a hundred thousand fans on Douyin! Her dream is to become a huge internet celebrity like you, Jiang Wan."
"Qingqing! Stop talking nonsense!"
Sun Jialin was completely unable to stop Gu Wanqingâs gossiping mouth, while Jiang Wan seemed quite interested, watching the two fooling around in the back seat with a smile.
"Oh? Can I see a video of Jialin dancing?"
"Iâll find it for you."
While wrestling with Sun Jialin, Gu Wanqing managed to find her Douyin account and showed it to Jiang Wan.
It was mostly filled with videos of her dancing, along with a few Korean-style fashion hauls.
In the videos, Sun Jialinâs every dance was full of power, perfectly showcasing the suppleness of the female form.
Although K-pop dances can be rather sexy, Sun Jialinâs performance showed no trace of being risquĂ©.
Every wave of her hand and kick of her leg was filled with the unique charm of the dance.
"You dance wonderfully."
Jiang Wan couldnât help but praise her after scrolling through a few of Sun Jialinâs short videos.
"This looks like jazz dance? Did you study it professionally?"
"Mhm."
Now that her secret was out, Sun Jialin tucked her hair back, a little shyly.
"I was into following celebrities when I was a kid, so I learned a bit of Jazz and Hip-Hop."
"I can tell you have a dance foundation."
A thoughtful look flickered in Jiang Wanâs eyes as she suddenly proposed,
"In that case, would you be interested in signing with an MCN company?"