Movies and TV: Neighbor Qiao Yingzi, Crazy Pursuit of Song Qian and Wen Jie

Chapter 13: Simps End Up Empty-Handed?!

“Yingzi, Taozi, let’s go watch a movie later. Want to join me?” Fang Yifan asked eagerly.

He had just returned from the infirmary and wasted no time seeking out Qiao Yingzi and Huang Zhitao with this suggestion.

When Fang Yifan proposed the idea, he deliberately left Su Bai out of the invitation. He had no intention of spending time with Su Bai.

This outing was his chance to be with the girl he liked, and Fang Yifan was ecstatic at the prospect.

But when he saw both Taozi and Yingzi instinctively glance at Su Bai for a response, his enthusiasm deflated.

“Su Bai, are you coming to the movie?” Yingzi asked hopefully.

“Yeah, if you don’t come, my mom won’t let me go. Why don’t you join us?” Taozi chimed in.

Qiao Yingzi knew it was nearly impossible for her to sneak out to see a movie. Her strategy was simple: bring Su Bai along. She was certain her mother’s special fondness for Su Bai would soften any reprimands.

“I’ve got something to do later, so I’ll have to pass,” Su Bai replied.

He remembered that his system reward for the day was a yoga studio, and he planned to check it out after school. Watching a movie didn’t fit into his schedule.

“In that case, I won’t go either,” Yingzi declared decisively.

“Me neither. We’re in Year Three—it’s time to focus on studying, not movies,” Taozi added.

Having turned down Fang Yifan’s invitation, Taozi turned to Su Bai.

“Do you need company for your errands later? I can show you around since you might not be familiar with the area,” she offered.

“That won’t be necessary. I can manage on my own,” Su Bai declined politely.

Watching Su Bai reject Taozi stung Fang Yifan even more, especially since Taozi had just rejected him.

But before he could dwell on it, he saw Li Meng approaching and made a quick exit, reluctantly looking back at Su Bai as he left.

“Ms. Li, hello!” Fang Yifan greeted his teacher as he passed by.

Li Meng had stopped to chat with some parents on her way, so by the time she arrived, Song Qian and Qiao Weidong were already there.

Song Qian remained silent, unwilling to argue with Qiao Weidong in front of Qiao Yingzi.

“Ms. Song, I wanted to see what Yingzi and Su Bai are aiming for in terms of university,” Li Meng said.

“As far as Yingzi is concerned, she’s aiming for Huaxing or Yanda, though we’ll have to see if her scores are good enough,” Song Qian replied.

[Huaxing (华清) and Yanda (燕大): Pseudonyms for Tsinghua University and Peking University, China’s most prestigious institutions.]

“Ms. Song, you shouldn’t worry too much. Yingzi’s scores are outstanding—she might even snag the top spot,” Li Meng reassured her.

Song Qian knew Li Meng was trying to comfort her, but it was exactly what she wanted to hear. Like any parent, she hoped her daughter could be a top achiever.

Yingzi, however, had her own plans that didn’t entirely rely on a prestigious university.

Before she could speak, Yingzi felt her hand being grasped firmly. Turning, she saw it was Su Bai holding her hand.

But he quickly let go, aware of their surroundings. With Song Qian and Qiao Weidong nearby, getting caught would be problematic.

“Now’s not the time. I’ll figure something out later,” Su Bai whispered, his voice so low that only Yingzi could hear.

“Su Bai, what about you? Which university are you aiming for?” Li Meng asked curiously.

Both Li Meng and Song Qian were keen to know Su Bai’s plans—Li Meng as his teacher, and Song Qian for personal reasons.

Song Qian secretly hoped Su Bai would choose a university in the capital, which would allow her to see him often. She even entertained the idea that he might continue living at her home, given his motorcycle and other ties.

“To be honest, I don’t have a specific target. I’ll go wherever I get accepted,” Su Bai said casually.

“But I think staying in the capital would be ideal.”

With the system’s support, Su Bai was confident he could easily get into any university. Moreover, the system had granted him significant assets in the capital, which he needed to manage. Staying in the city was a no-brainer. So he agreed.

Hearing this, Song Qian’s face lit up with joy.

“That’s great! Make sure to study hard so you can get into your dream school,” she said encouragingly.

Li Meng nodded, understanding Su Bai’s general direction. She planned to craft a supplemental study plan for him based on the minimum requirements for a bachelor’s degree.

Once the results of the first Year Three exams were released, she could tailor her guidance more precisely.

“Alright then, Su Bai. Keep up the good work.”

“Thank you, Ms. Li.”

“I’ll go check on the other students,” Li Meng said, taking her leave.

“Goodbye, Ms. Li,” Su Bai responded.

The moment Li Meng left, Su Bai glanced at Yingzi and then darted off.

Yingzi caught his silent signal and quickly followed, slipping away before Song Qian or Qiao Weidong could react.

“Wait, where did Su Bai and Yingzi go?” Qiao Weidong asked, confused.

By the time Song Qian and Qiao Weidong noticed, the pair had already disappeared into the crowd.

Surrounded by students in identical Spring Breeze uniforms, finding them was like looking for a needle in a haystack—especially when they were deliberately hiding.