Deeper Than Appearance?

He Tianfeng was only casually asking Qin Yang. He hadn't really been bothered when he found out that Qin Yang was not planning to join any clubs. After all, it was not compulsory to join any clubs; it solely depended on the students' interests or needs.

He Tianfeng caught up with Han Qingqing and Le Yuxin who were walking in front of him and asked, "Han Qingqing, Le Yuxin, are you planning to join any clubs?"

Le Yuxin smiled. "I'm planning to join the badminton club. I love badminton and have been playing for several years now."

He Tianfeng agreed. "Badminton is a good idea. It works out your entire body and is good for your health as well. How about you, Han Qingqing?"

Han Qingqing glanced at the recruiting booths and then shook her head. "I'm not planning to join any clubs."

He Tianfeng was surprised. Qin Yang had just said that he wasn't joining any clubs, and now Han Qingqing was not joining any as well?

'Did the two of you plan this together?'

"Why not? You must have a hobby, right?"

Han Qingqing chuckled. "My hobby is reading; I only need to go to the library for this. There's no need for me to join any club."

"Oh." He Tianfeng smiled. "Reading is a great hobby too. Especially in the afternoon when you get to lay in the chair with a book in your hands and a cup of tea on the side. That's the best way to enjoy a book."

Han Qingqing turned around with a surprised look, "You like to read too?"

"Of course!"

He Tianfeng replied without any hesitation. He had a wounded look on his face when he saw their surprised faces. "Why are you looking at me like that? Do I not look like someone who likes to read?"

Han Qingqing smiled and did not reply, but Le Yuxin was straightforward and said, "You really don't look like a person who can sit down and read a book."

He Tianfeng was certainly not a person who could sit down and quietly read. He had only said this so that he would have a reason to approach Han Qingqing.

When pursuing girls in university, apart from the romantic sports field, the study room and the library were the other classic settings. Han Qingqing was obviously a straight-A student. If he wanted to chase her, he must spend time with her in the study room or in the library. As for what would happen after he got her, he could slowly and naturally change back to his real self.

Han Qingqing was too gorgeous; she was the center of attention everywhere she went. There were even club representatives that would personally approach her, hoping to persuade her to join their clubs.

"Yuxin, I'm going back to the dorm first."

Han Qingqing slightly frowned. After informing Le Yuxin, who was still excited about the event, she turned and said goodbye to He Tianfeng, Qin Yang, and the others.

After Han Qingqing left, Le Yuxin also left to go to the badminton club's recruiting booth. He Tianfeng returned to Qin Yang's side and sighed, "Han Qingqing is indeed a straight-A student; their passions are reading and studying. Looks like I will have to put in a lot more effort into my studies too."

Qin Yang laughed. "Straight-A students love to study, but the boys that they like might not necessarily be straight-A students. You don't have to change yourself just for her; just be yourself. Maybe that will be more effective, don't you think?"

He Tianfeng blinked, then intently stared at Qin Yang as if he were trying to look through Qin Yang.

Qin Yang curiously asked, "Why are you looking at me like that?"

He Tianfeng replied with a firm tone, "I have a very strong feeling that there's more to you than meets the eye. Those words you said just now definitely did not come from someone who has never dated before. You must also be very experienced, huh?"

Qin Yang laughed out loud. "You can say whatever you want. We have just started university; how could you find so many experienced ones?"

He Tianfeng shook his head. "I believe my eyes and intuition; you're definitely not a simple person. Your style and your actions don't show that you're merely a freshman."

Qin Yang was somewhat surprised. He could attest that He Tianfeng had good insight. Qin Yang has been in the society for several years, so he would naturally be very different from innocent freshmen like Sun Xiaodong and Lin Zhu. It's just that they have not been exposed to society yet, so they couldn't tell the difference, but He Tianfeng could easily perceive it.

Lin Zhu thought for a while then nodded in agreement. "Yes, I agree with Second Brother. I hadn't thought about it before, but now that Second Brother mentions it, it does seem that way."

Qin Yang chuckled, and he admitted half-truthfully, "Okay, then, I'll be honest with you. I have worked before this, but later on, I felt that studying was important and so I decided to apply for college. In fact, I haven't even gone to high school.

Sun Xiaodong's expression was full of disbelief. "You didn't go to high school? How were you able to attend university then?"

Qin Yang smiled. "I have an elder who helped me through his connections. Didn't I tell you that my elder directly chose this major for me? My English is very poor; I even have to start from scratch."

Qin Yang seemed genuine with what he said, so Sun Xiaodong started wavering. "Are you telling the truth or not? You're making me confused."

Qin Yang nodded earnestly. "Of course, I am."

He Tianfeng was still slightly hesitant but said with certainty, "This is not impossible. Although everyone must go through the entrance exams, if you have the connections, given that Zhonghai University is a little special, what Boss just said actually makes sense. But for this to happen, the power of your elder must be..."

Qin Yang laughed. "It's probably just some special connections; it may not be that powerful. Anyway, we're all the same now, aren't we?"

He Tianfeng and the others were still curious, but they did not pressure him further. At their age, they knew that they should stop when the other person doesn't feel like talking about it. After all, they had only known each other for a day.

"You guys are going to continue looking at the clubs, right? I'll go back first then."

Qin Yang bid them goodbye, then went back to the dorm alone. After checking that there was no one else in the room, he leaned against his bed, took out his phone, and dialed his Master, Mo Yu.

"Master!"

Through the phone, a deep male voice replied, "You're already at school, aren't you? How does it feel?"

Upon hearing the familiar voice, a surge of warmth filled Qin Yang's heart. He smiled and replied, "It's better than I thought."

"Enjoy it. Over the past few years, you haven't lived a single day in peace..."

"Mhm," Qin Yang answered. "Master, I have already come to Zhonghai University, which means I have fulfilled the first promise. What about the second one?"

Mo Yu was silent for a few seconds. "Maybe next month, I'll tell you next month."

Qin Yang felt perplexed. "Why not now? Is there any difference between telling me now and next month?"

"Because you will be 20 years old next month. You are still 19 years old right now; it is significantly different."

Qin Yang raised his eyebrows slightly, and tentatively asked, "Master, is the mission going to be very difficult?"

Mo Yu's voice did not express any emotions; it was as flat and deep as always, "Why? Are you afraid?"

"Afraid?"

Qin Yang chuckled, "I have nothing to be afraid of. It's just that you seem so solemn about this. You're only telling me about it after I turn twenty, so I'm curious.　

"There's no need to think about it. You will know when the time comes."

After saying this, Mo Yu's voice suddenly became somewhat stiffer. "This matter might make you a little uncomfortable, but you promised me before that no matter what I want you to do, you will do it for me no matter what, right?"

'Uncomfortable?'

Qin Yang heard the word clearly, but he did not dwell on it at all. No matter what Master wanted him to do, he would do his best to complete it!

This was the promise he had made to his master a few years ago!

This was also a promise from one man to another!