Chapter 127: Senior Brother Lu

Ten minutes later.

An Audi A6 slowly pulled into the view of Ling Qiu and Shen Meng.

Beep, beep-beep!

The horn sounded, and the window rolled down. A heavily made-up college girl took off her sunglasses, leaned against the window, and shouted, "Shen Meng! Stop standing there like a fool, get in!"

Shen Meng turned her head and said to Ling Qiu, "Ling Qiu, my roommate is here. Let's head over."

Ling Qiu gave a casual nod.

The two of them got into the car.

"Shen Meng, is this your boyfriend?"

As the car began to move, the college girl turned around and looked Ling Qiu up and down. Noticing that his clothes looked rather shabby, she couldn't help but frown.

Ling Qiu, of course, noticed this look, but he couldn't be bothered to pay her any mind.

Shen Meng, however, blushed slightly. Hearing someone call Ling Qiu her boyfriend, her instinct was to explain, yet she also felt a reluctance to do so.

Without waiting for Shen Meng to respond, the girl spoke in an odd tone, "I'm Wang Qian, Shen Meng's roommate. What's your name?"

"Ling Qiu."

Ling Qiu had no interest in engaging with Wang Qian; out of respect for Shen Meng, giving his name was the extent of his patience.

"Heh, how did you two meet?" Wang Qian asked with a fake smile.

Ling Qiu remained silent, so Shen Meng took over, "We were seatmates back in high school~"

"Oh? What do your parents do?"

"Um... about that..." Shen Meng hesitated. She wasn't entirely sure herself, having only vaguely heard that Ling Qiu had been kicked out by his family... so...

"Heh, Qianqian, don't prod at someone's sore spots, okay?"

At this moment, the boy driving the car turned around. He had dyed green hair and wore an earring, looking both flashy and effeminate. His eyes held a trace of arrogant disdain. "Just look at how he's dressed; it's obvious his family is dirt poor. What's the point of asking?"

As he spoke, the boy glanced at Ling Qiu and sneered, "A gathering like today's isn't for just anyone to attend. Hey kid, see this car of mine? An Audi worth hundreds of thousands—do you have one? Let me tell you, everyone going to this party is either wealthy or influential! You really have the nerve to sit in my car dressed like that!"

Wang Qian quickly chimed in, "Shh... Afan, don't say that... regardless, he is Shen Meng's boyfriend..."

The boy scoffed again, "Heh, if you ask me, your roommate Shen Meng is being ungrateful. Before, Senior Brother Lu said he wanted her as his dance partner. And what happened? Heh, she actually thinks she's someone..."

"Say less!" Wang Qian quickly interrupted.

The boy huffed, "Even I, Liang Feifan, am respectful when I see Senior Brother Lu. Fine, I won't say it. If this kid wants to walk into a trap, that’s none of my business!"

Wang Qian turned around and said, "Sorry, Shen Meng, and Shen Meng's boyfriend. Afan just talks like that..."

"Wang Qian... is what Liang Feifan said true?" Shen Meng suddenly realized something was wrong. "That Senior Brother Lu... isn't he a famous and distinguished senior at our medical school? ...He wouldn't hold a grudge just because I didn't agree to his request before, would he?"

"No, no, of course not. Don't listen to his nonsense!"

"No... this won't do..."

Shen Meng suddenly felt regret. She was genuinely worried that something would happen if Ling Qiu went with her. She immediately said, "Stop the car. We'll get off here. I... I'm not going."

"Stopping the car is fine, but it’s not you getting off—it’s him!" Liang Feifan sneered as he looked at Ling Qiu.

Shen Meng shook her head repeatedly, "If Ling Qiu isn't going, neither am I! Liang Feifan, stop the car!"

Liang Feifan had no intention of stopping. He slammed on the accelerator, and within two minutes, they arrived at the hotel hosting the party and drove straight into the underground parking garage.

Finally, the car stopped. Liang Feifan turned off the ignition and, before stepping out, sneered, "The car is stopped now. Whether you go inside or leave, that's up to you!"

After getting out of the car, Liang Feifan said to Wang Qian, "Don't just stand there, let's go!"

Wang Qian stepped out and said, "Afan... why don't you go on up? I want to have a word with Shen Meng!"

Liang Feifan understood the subtext. He gave Shen Meng and Ling Qiu a cold, mocking look, his eyes full of disdain. "Fine, have your chat. Two poor people, knowing nothing! Do they really think anyone can just attend this party?!"

With that, Liang Feifan walked into the elevator with his hands in his pockets, radiating arrogance.

"Shen Meng, I'm sorry, Afan is just like that... you know how it is. His family is rich, and all second-generation heirs have that kind of temper. Actually, he's not that bad." Wang Qian's attitude was relatively decent.

Shen Meng shook her head. "It's fine... but... Wang Qian, I'm sorry, I can't attend this party today. You guys have fun, Ling Qiu and I are leaving."

"Hey! Wait!"

Seeing that Shen Meng was about to leave, Wang Qian gritted her teeth and caught up to her. She took a deep breath and said earnestly, "Alright... I'll be honest with you."

She glanced at Ling Qiu and added, "Excuse me, could you step aside for a moment?"

Ling Qiu hadn't bothered to say a word from the beginning. He had only come to accompany Shen Meng; as for anyone else, they weren't even worth his notice. After all, no matter how a dog barks at you, as a human, there is no reason to bark back.

Ling Qiu yawned and lazily walked to the side to play with his phone.

Seeing Ling Qiu’s dull, unresponsive demeanor, Wang Qian shook her head in pity. *Sigh... the poor stay poor... with a personality like that, it's no wonder he's destitute!*

"Shen Meng, listen carefully! Actually... the reason we invited you to this party is that... all of this was Senior Brother Lu's idea!"

Wang Qian said seriously, "As for us reminding you to bring a dance partner... it was actually a hint for you to... quickly accept Senior Brother Lu's previous invitation... but why are you so oblivious? Is this guy really your boyfriend? Where did you find such a shabby loser?"

Hearing this, Shen Meng’s brows furrowed tightly. She was angry. "Wang Qian, I won't allow you to talk about Ling Qiu like that!"

"Fine, fine! I apologize!" Wang Qian quickly said. "But... we are the closest in the dorm. How could I watch you take the wrong path? Do you even know what kind of event this is?"

"Isn't it just... a welcome party for freshmen organized by some seniors?"

"Oh, Shen Meng, you are truly too naive!" Wang Qian shook her head repeatedly. "Those attending this party are basically successful people who graduated from our medical school and are now working in top-tier hospitals! Furthermore, there are many wealthy business figures from the pharmaceutical industry who will be there tonight! These people are only coming because of Senior Brother Lu!"

"All the female students attending this party today, aside from those with powerful family backgrounds, are basically the girlfriends of these medical seniors. Haven't you noticed?"

Upon hearing this, Shen Meng was stunned.

*That's right, it does seem to be the case!*

But then, a thought occurred to her, and she asked, confused, "But... I'm not the girlfriend of any senior... why did I receive an invitation?"

"My goodness!" Wang Qian was torn between laughing and crying. "You still don't get it! The reason you received an invitation is that Senior Brother Lu has his eye on you! In his eyes, you, Shen Meng, are already his girlfriend! Otherwise, with your poor family background, how could you possibly be qualified to attend tonight's party???"