novelraw Chapter 175: It’s Said There Are Sharks
Chapter 175: It’s Said There Are Sharks
Yuegang International Airport.
When Ding Wan’er and her group arrived in Yuegang, dusk had already fallen. They followed the crowd out of the airport and saw the staff holding a large banner for reception outside.
"Hello, I am the principal of Tianhai Yinbo University. Thank you for your assistance this time!" As soon as Ding Wan’er saw the reception staff, she immediately approached and began talking to the hosts. Once in Yuegang, they had to follow the arrangements of the organizing party.
"Hello, I’m a receptionist from Yuegang University, just call me Xiao Zhang. Please take your luggage and follow me. We have our transport over there that can take everyone to the accommodations." The reception staff, Xiao Zhang, cheerfully ushered everyone towards the minibus. The organizing side had arranged several vehicles. There weren’t many people from Yingbo University, just 15, so they naturally chose a minibus. Although he had never heard of this school and looked down on Yingbo University, having two such beautiful women was still an exciting sight.
Everyone cooperated in boarding the minibus, and after more than an hour, they stopped in front of a building not far from the seaside.
"Look, this is where we’ll be staying, Yuegang University’s affiliate guesthouse," Xiao Zhang said. "According to the regulations, students will stay in four-person rooms, which use these green keys, and teachers will stay in standard rooms, which use these red keys!" Xiao Zhang led everyone into the hall, then got the keys from the front desk and distributed them to Lin Feng and the others. They had already prepared for this, knowing the composition of the group from Yingbo University, so there was no need for further explanation.
"Everyone go to your rooms and have a rest, or you’ll be too tired," Xiao Zhang said after handing out the keys and went out to meet other exchange groups.
Just as Ding Wan’er and the others got back to their rooms and had not yet rested, they heard the phone ringing in the room.
"Hello, we are the receptionists from Yuegang University. We have a cocktail reception on the beach outside, with various universities invited to the exchange. We hope you can attend." The telephone provided a very detailed invitation.
"Okay, we’ll be there soon," Ding Wan’er agreed. She had wanted to go out for a stroll, but it seemed that the organizers had organized a cocktail party, which meant she had to cancel her plans for shopping.
Meanwhile, Lin Feng and Leng Mei received the same call and, after changing into fresh clothes, they waited in the hallway for Ding Wan’er.
"You received the call too? I thought I was the only one!" Ding Wan’er, after changing, came out and saw that Leng Mei and Lin Feng were already waiting outside, realizing then that the organizers had invited all the teachers to the cocktail party.
"Let’s go together," said Leng Mei, taking Ding Wan’er by the hand and heading out of the guesthouse. When they arrived, they could see many people on the beach, evidently where the event was being held.
Although Lin Feng was also not fond of such occasions, he had no choice but to accompany Ding Wan’er and Leng Mei to this uninteresting cocktail party.
Unsurprisingly, when beauties like Ding Wan’er and Leng Mei appeared on such an occasion, they immediately drew the attention of others.
"Hello, I’m a teacher from Yuegang Industrial University."
"Hello beautiful lady, I am the vice principal of Yuegang Business College, may I have a chat with you?"
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From the moment Ding Wan’er and Leng Mei appeared, people gathered around them. Beauties were always the center of attention at any time. Lin Feng shook his head. With Leng Mei around, Ding Wan’er did not need him to fend off the nuisances. He casually walked to the seaside and found a place to sit down, leisurely watching the ocean.
Leng Mei and Ding Wan’er, seeing that Lin Feng had walked off to the sea by himself, understood that he did not want to partake in the cocktail party and simply let him be, rather than having him be upset.
Suddenly, a luxury yacht approached from the sea, heading straight for the simple dock in front of Lin Feng. The people on the beach, seeing the yacht, also stopped their conversations. A group of well-dressed young men hurried over, each eagerly rushing to greet the arrival, which bewildered Lin Feng. Who possessed such allure? Could it be a movie star?
Some of the older principals and deans still chatted with Ding Wan’er about matters like school construction. However, both Ding Wan’er and Leng Mei noticed the commotion at the dock and were equally curious as to which person commanded such grandeur that so many gathered around. It seemed to be someone famous. Knowing that Yuegang had many movie stars, the magnitude seemed overly exaggerated.
After the yacht docked steadily, amidst everyone’s gaze, a beautiful woman disembarked. She was breathtakingly gorgeous, matching Ding Wan’er in looks but appearing even younger and with a more voluptuous figure. These combined features made her an extraordinarily stunning beauty, surpassing even movie stars by more than just a little!
Shen Yao descended from the yacht, immediately causing a ruckus among the circle of boys below.
"What’s the squeezing for?"
"Can you not push, please?"
"Who’s pushing me from behind?"
...
Shen Yao’s beautifully arched eyebrows furrowed slightly as she scanned the messy circle of handsome men. She was utterly speechless at this swarm of "flies." Regardless of where she went, they could find her, but how they kept track of her whereabouts was a mystery. Nevertheless, having a bevy of wealthy suitors was quite pleasant; it allowed her to bask in a sense of superiority, and she did enjoy being adored.
Ever since she was young, boys had always swirled around her. Wherever she went, she was the center of attention, all thanks to her envy-inducing beauty and the fact that she was the daughter of Shen Tian, the second richest tycoon in Yuegang. This made the boys go crazy with one aim in mind—to marry her and ride on the coattails of success. It was precisely for this reason that she had come to despise these men so much.
Wang Meng, not particularly tall, dressed in casual attire, his gaze sharp as he surveyed his surroundings. However, it was clear to anyone with a pair of good eyes what his tanned, muscular skin signified. As Shen Yao’s personal bodyguard, Wang Meng had one priority—to ensure Shen Yao’s safety. Everything else was secondary. He had appeared voluntarily this time because Shen Yao was attending an exchange event at Yuegang University; otherwise, he’d be covertly protecting her while posing as a taekwondo instructor at the school. Having retired from the special forces a few years ago, he had been the Guardian by Shen Yao’s side without a single incident, earning him considerable respect and satisfaction from Shen Tian.
Following close behind Wang Meng were several official bodyguards dressed in black suits, which highlighted the importance of Shen Yao, the sole daughter of Yuegang’s second wealthiest.
"Shen Yao, why are you only arriving now?"
"Shen Yao, we’ve waited for you for quite a while!"
"Shen Yao, come with us over there?"
"This drink is really good; I just got it for you!"
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The boys eagerly greeted Shen Yao, their enthusiasm palpable as they surrounded her. Each of them wanted to make a good impression in hopes that Shen Yao might favor them, which would be a ticket to a rapid rise for both them and their fathers.
As the group pressed around Shen Yao, she had no choice but to move with the crowd. However, amidst the throng, she unexpectedly caught sight of another scene: a boy sitting on the beach, gazing at the sunset and the ocean, sipping beer, completely at ease. It was as if he were at one with this peaceful world, exuding tranquil contentment.
Hmm? Who is that? Why have I never seen him before?
If he’s here, he must be part of the exchange group from the mainland to Yuegang University. Isn’t everything supposed to be subpar there? Seeing a beauty like me, he should be staring. But instead, he’s over there by himself, not giving me a second look! These boys around me are some of the most well-known young masters from Yuegang, and I’ve never seen someone as unique as him. All young men are susceptible to my absolute charm, so why does he seem to completely ignore me as if I don’t exist? Could it be that I’m not dressed pretty enough today to catch his attention?
No, that can’t be. Every day, I meticulously prepare myself before leaving the house, ensuring I look my absolute best. It’s a given that I’m the most beautiful each day, or else these sons of Yuegang wouldn’t be so infatuated with me. This is my unique charm. Yet, in the presence of this young man, I seem unable to draw his gaze. What could be the reason for his indifference to me, this overt disregard, as if he doesn’t see me at all? How dare he!
The more Shen Yao watched, the more intrigued she became by the young man’s aura of peace and serenity, as if he were alone in the world, capable of ignoring everything around him. That’s not something ordinary people can do. So who exactly is this man?
Without realizing it, Shen Yao found herself walking towards Lin Feng, determined to catch his attention....
Hmm, where is she going?
Isn’t the party up on the beach?
Why is she heading towards the beach instead?
What does she mean by that?
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The circle of young masters surrounding Shen Yao was also puzzled. Where was she heading? She was supposed to be going to the beach party, so why was she walking along the seashore instead?
"You can’t swim here; there are sharks!" Shen Yao approached Lin Feng and, not knowing him well and unsure what to say, seized upon a nearby shark warning sign to strike up a conversation, hoping to catch his attention. In truth, the last thing she wanted was for this young man to overlook her.
"I know," Lin Feng replied without looking up, his eyes still fixed on the distance as he uttered these three words.