Chapter 953: One Standing, While the other Sitting

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Jiang Yus lips twitched at Liu Qiangs antics. He nudged his friend playfully. Youre shameless. Its a good thing she didnt sign it. Otherwise, youd be convinced she likes you! Jiang Yu couldnt help but feel embarra.s.sed as he thought of Liu Qiangs audacity. Perhaps he should have been a bit more shameless himself.

Its just a casual inscription, so what? Liu Qiang retorted though he knew deep down what it meant. He hadnt pressed Su Wen to explain why she didnt sign her name.

By the way, did you notice? Liu Qiang suddenly lowered his voice, covering his mouth as he glanced towards Song Zishan and Lu Jianan, still in line. Song Zishan looks like shes so embarra.s.sed. Even more embarra.s.sing than yesterday.

What do you mean? Whats Song Zishan got to do with this? Jiang Yu asked, puzzled.

I remember. Two days ago, when Xu Xiaoxiao took us out to dinner, you were busy and didnt come. But I noticed something others didnt. After all, they were far away at the time, Liu Qiang said, a smug grin spreading across his face. Thankfully, I have keen eyes. I recognized it instantly.

Su Wen, the author, is Professor Sus daughter. Its both her pen name and real name, Liu Qiang revealed, having kept this tidbit to himself until now, relis.h.i.+ng the moment when Song Zishan would be caught off guard.

He believed he was the only one who had pieced it together.

Though they all hailed from the capital and were acquainted, that didnt mean they lacked individual pride. No one liked being taken advantage of, especially considering some were former students of Professor Su. They naturally sided with him.

Jiang Yu was momentarily stunned. He turned, attempting to catch a glimpse of Su Wen through the malls gla.s.s part.i.tion where she was signing autographs. Yet, the crowd obstructed his view. Even so, he remained fixated for a moment before regaining his composure.

Is that why youre so thrilled? Jiang Yu asked.

Haha Liu Qiang chuckled gleefully. Song Zishans up next. Lets go in and watch.

Dont, Jiang Yu intervened, pulling Liu Qiang back. Even if you dont go you already know what will happen. Once you go in, everyone will realize you knew and deliberately kept quiet. What Jiang Yu didnt mention was his belief that Song Zishan wasnt as gentle and kind as she appeared. She was skilled and vengeful.

Alright then, Liu Qiang relented, feeling a twinge of disappointment.

Soon, it was Song Zishan and Lu Jianans turn. Song Zishan led the way, exuding confidence and grace. As the last person ahead of them left, Song Zishan stood before Su Wen.

One stood, the other sat.

One was self-a.s.sured, radiant, and in control of the situation.

Despite his quick reflexes, Jiang Yu couldnt help but notice the fleeting embarra.s.sment on Song Zishans face. She was caught off guard, but she swiftly regained her composure.

Su Wen had antic.i.p.ated Song Zishans arrival.

When Zhou Yan had informed her the night before, they had strategized. Su Wen had meticulously prepared herself for this encounter. This was her battlefield, where attire and makeup werent stained with blood.

Playing with the pen in her hand, Su Wens lips curled into a captivating smile. Her cherry-red lipstick complemented her porcelain complexion and ebony hair. Her enchanting grin seemed to convey to everyone that she was indeed different from the rest.