Chapter 9, Li Bai's upbringing was not favorable

The cafeterias of the two campuses are almost identical, which is quite obsessive. The cafeteria is also divided into levels; for instance, the first, second, and third floors offer regular food at relatively low prices, while the fourth floor serves exquisite stir-fried dishes. The two ordered two portions of stir-fried dishes and one portion of rice. Xiang Nuan did not want rice, and Shen Zemu thought she was on a diet, but in the end, she ordered a custard bun.

That is not what I meant

They had lunch in the cafeteria

Yayi handed the clothes to Xiangnuan, who merely glanced at them and immediately felt something was off: "Why are they so big?"

On the contrary, I am more gentle and attentive than many people

Yay thought about how he would soon need something from others, and instead of being angry, he became even more obsequious. With a grin, he said, "Hey, I mean..."

Yay said: "Xiang Nuan, this weekend you will cosplay as Li Bai at the main campus. Our eSports club has a weak grassroots presence there and needs more promotion."

Xiang Nuan: "What is it, senior?"

At this moment, Shen Zemu watched her biting a green twig, laughing cheerfully, as the morning sunlight filtered through the leaves and fell on her smooth and beautiful forehead, mottled and vibrant. He inexplicably recalled a line of poetry:

To her surprise, Shen Zemu's request was to cosplay as Li Bai

On Saturday, the meeting with Nuan and Shen Zemu is scheduled for 9:00 AM downstairs of her dormitory.

These are things that, in his eyes, are meant for children to eat

Shen Zemu could no longer bear to watch and used the serving chopsticks to pick food for her

Yay felt that everyone was a bit reserved during the last meeting, possibly due to unfamiliarity. This time, he took it upon himself to buy some snacks, carrying them heavily as he walked towards the activity center

Her face flushed slightly as she said, "No, no need to be polite."

Shen Zemu smiled gently and said, "Manage it."

Waiwai said: "Do you know that outfit is very expensive? It would be a pity not to wear it."

Get lost

No," Shen Zemu rejected quite decisively

Waiwai: "You beast, you really spoke up!"

This is quite good. Shen Zemu nodded

Xiang Nuan was still unaware that Shen Zemu was observing her. Shen Zemu remained silent, and she felt it inappropriate to persist in engaging him in conversation. Moreover, she always felt nervous in his presence, unsure of what to say.

Xiang Nuan saw that he was holding a rolled-up promotional poster in his left hand and carrying a non-woven bag in his right hand. Inside the bag, one could vaguely see a thick stack of A4 paper printed promotional materials. Senior Xie believed that using glossy, hard paper for promotional materials was not only costly but also not environmentally friendly, so he has always advocated for this type of black-and-white printing

After all the fussing around, she finally came downstairs at 9:40

In the days of youth, clad in fine garments and riding spirited horses, one could gaze upon all the flowers of Chang'an in a single day

Shen Zemu: "I would like to ask you for a favor"

In the original artwork of Honor of Kings, Li Bai is also seen holding a branch like this, playful yet captivating

This was the first time Shen Zemu seriously scrutinized a girl. His gaze wandered around her face, but he did not speak.

Because it is only Li Bai's clothing

The warm clothing is quite loose and baggy, which proves to be inconvenient at this moment, as the excess fabric always hinders her from picking up food. She has to remain constantly vigilant to avoid getting it dirty, after all, this might be the most valuable item in the esports club

At that moment, Wai Wai suddenly understood the meaning of Shen Zemu's saying "as long as one looks good, that's enough". He angrily exclaimed, "Shen Zemu, you beast!"

Waiwai also said: "I can't help it, I wish I could wear it myself, but I don't look good, and I would get beaten if I went out like this! For the future of our club, could you please make a sacrifice? I'm begging you, I'll warm your bed tonight."

The warm eyes are somewhat atypical peach blossom eyes, with eyelashes that are quite curled, the outer corners elongated and slightly curved, and they lift slightly when smiling. The depths of the eyes are bright and moist, lacking a hint of intoxication, yet possessing a greater sense of liveliness.

The result of her accelerated heartbeat was frantically devouring custard buns. As she was munching away, her phone on the table vibrated, indicating that she had received a message

Hehe, Shen Zemu, it seems you want me to print out your WeChat QR code and stick it all over the school

Once again, I hurriedly removed my makeup

After walking for a while, Waiwai said to Shen Zemu: "Aren't you going to help me carry this?"

Then, for the sake of the show, she wanted to put on some makeup. She originally planned to make her face look more rugged, but her makeup skills were insufficient. After spending a long time applying it, she looked in the mirror...! ... Where did this monstrosity come from!

Two individuals are walking towards the library. Next to the library, there is a small open space designated by the school for student activities, which experiences a high volume of foot traffic, making it a prime location.

It may be because the first impression was so good; whenever she sees his silhouette resembling a young white poplar, she always feels a sudden rush of emotions.

This time, Waiwai intends to relive the glory of the past

"Why Li Bai?" she felt confused

In the end, when wearing the wig, it felt like no matter how I put it on, it looked unappealing, resembling a hair salon assistant from the urban-rural fringe...

She felt her face burning, unable to control it

Standing by the roadside dressed like that, many people surrounded him to take photos, making him feel as if he had stepped out of a circus, which was particularly uncomfortable for him. Most importantly, he did not like crowds

The custard buns were so startled that they fell down

Shen Zemu was also looking at her, and he said to her: "Thank you"

Straightening her body reflexively in a warm manner, "Mm, senior."

... ...

This is the true reason why she likes him

The two exchanged a glance with each other, both displaying a hint of disdain in their eyes

This is why he gives off a cold and aloof impression

Xiang Nuan... Xiang Nuan blushed again

The matter mentioned by Yayi is related to today's regular meeting. The eSports club holds eSports competitions every semester. In order to promote this activity, past presidents have gone to great lengths, almost to the point of selling themselves. Nanshan University has hundreds of clubs, and each club wants to make a name for itself. In comparison, capturing people's attention is of utmost importance.

No. Shen Zemu rejected it once again

"Indeed, this is a world that values appearances," Wai Wai said, and somehow, as she spoke, she thought of her own fate, "I feel so desperate right now"

"As long as one is good-looking, is that enough?" Shen Zemu suddenly asked

Xiang Nuan came to attend a meeting and encountered Shen Zemu and Waiwai at the entrance of the activity center. She greeted them, "Hello, senior... Senior, may I help you carry that?"

Warmly encouraged, she mustered her courage and asked, "So, will you provide the meals?"

As she walked towards the warmth, she plucked a vibrant green twig from an unknown tree by the roadside, its leaves still untouched by the yellowing of autumn, a rare find indeed. She smiled as she bit into the twig.

Shen Zemu, however, decided to quit his job.

Xiang Nuan felt that this was not a difficult task, especially since the person making the request was Shen Zemu. If Shen Zemu were to ask her to climb a mountain of knives or walk through a sea of fire, she would certainly refuse. However, when it comes to cosplay, there was no need for hesitation

Shen Zemu stood downstairs, holding something in his hand. Xiang Nuan saw his tall and straight back.

Shen Zemu suddenly spoke: "Xiang Nuan."

What I said is not this either

Li Bai's clothes are too large, and Xiang Nuan is not tall enough to exude that kind of carefree and elegant demeanor, making her look more like an underdeveloped young master. She really wants to wear a pair of high heels to elevate her stature, and imagines the scene of Li Bai in high heels in her mind. However, no, that would be too ridiculous.

Shen Zemu made an ambiguous sound of "mm".

But in fact, it is not so; from the very first day she met him, she knew that he was not a distant person

Xiang Nuan felt quite embarrassed under his gaze, her heart racing a few beats faster, and she unconsciously lowered her head, tightening her grip on a pink notebook held in her arms

It's nothing, I just came to get the flyers and I've only been here for a short while

A single word can elevate Xiang Nuan's mood to great heights

It can be seen that the life of the esports community is quite difficult

Xiang Nuan secretly glanced at Shen Zemu

Afterwards, a regular meeting was held, during which Yayi assigned tasks to others. Except for a few individuals who set up stalls on campus for promotional activities, the majority were assigned to promote and recruit people in the dormitories

No, no... Although Waiwai's hands are sore from exhaustion, he does not want to trouble the beautiful lady

Upon arriving at the activity area next to the library, Shen Zemu instructed Xiang Nuan to wait there while he borrowed tables and chairs from the student union. He set everything up, hung the posters, and once all was ready, Xiang Nuan stood there like a mascot, able to sit for a while if she felt tired

Public funds are also money, my young master

Chuyan: I saw a fool and for some reason, I thought of you

Chuyan: Does it resemble the foolish son of a landlord?

The esports club is scheduled to hold a meeting on Thursday evening as usual

Okay, am I on my own?

Chuyan: [Image][Image]

Xiang Nuan lowered her head, rolled her eyes dramatically, and replied: You really know how to chat

Shen Zemu remained unmoved

There is a fixed bus route between the main campus of Nanshan University and the Yuanchi campus, which takes one hour from the starting station to the destination. To save time, Shen Zemu took a taxi. When they got out, Nuan wanted to share the fare with him, but Shen Zemu waved his hand and said, "You came today to help me, so I will cover the cost myself"

Because it was worn by Shen Zemu last year

He followed his gaze and saw Xiang Nuan

Rest assured, let Shen Zemu take you. You do not need to do anything, just follow him.

Yayi suppressed her pain and turned her face to find Shen Zemu's gaze fixed not far away.

... ...

Then I thought: She is indeed suited to have her hair styled up

"Senior," she said as Xiang Nuan jogged over. He happened to turn around, and she felt a bit apologetic, "I’m sorry"

Xiang Nuan was unsure whether Wai Wai said this intentionally or unintentionally, but in any case, she felt conquered and was even more eager to wear it.

Last semester, Waiwai customized a set of cosplay clothing based on Shen Zemu's physique on Taobao, portraying the character Li Bai from the game Honor of Kings. In the game, Li Bai is depicted as handsome, elegant, and ethereal, attracting countless admirers. When Shen Zemu stood in the campus wearing this outfit, the effect was quite impressive. With the presence of the character Li Bai supporting the esports competition, there were a great number of participants, and that edition of the competition was held very successfully

Reimbursement of public expenses

Shen Zemu is responsible for explaining their activities to the passing students. Xiang Nuan feels that listening to Shen Zemu speak is like spending money, always trying to find ways to save, striving to accomplish the most with the least amount of money.

It is warm, isn't it

Uh ... ...

Shen Zemu stepped back two paces to observe her cosplay effect. Xiang Nuan felt a bit guilty, touched her head, and said: "I couldn't wear that wig well, so I just tied up a bun like the kind ancient men liked to wear."