EBE Chapter 305
Chapter 305
Emerging from the movie theater, it was already nine o'clock at night.Most of the moviegoers here were young couples. Boys and girls held hands or had their arms around each other's waists, looking incredibly intimate.
Sheng Qingyan only dared to lightly brush against Rong Yu's arm, not daring to make any further moves.
The next second.
Rong Yu, however, linked her arm through his.
Even through his clothes, she could feel the hard, solid muscles of his arm.
Sheng Qingyan's entire body stiffened.
Suddenly, he didn't even know how to walk anymore, his arms and legs moving awkwardly in tandem.
"Hahahaha, I'm dying of laughter!"
"Captain Sheng is actually walking like a crab, that's too funny."
"Hurry up and take a video, let Si Lin and Hai Chang'an have a good laugh too..."
Rong Yu turned her head.
She saw two people sneaking along behind them. It was Tang Mi and Zhou Shiyu.
Now that they were caught, the two stopped hiding.
Zhou Shiyu winked playfully. "Captain Sheng, you were way too restrained back there in the theater. Why didn't you go in for a kiss?"
Tang Mi smirked. "Captain Sheng is too timid. He doesn't even dare to hold her hand, let alone force a kiss. Keep dreaming!"
Sheng Qingyan was speechless.
He was timid?
He was actually being called a coward?
He wanted to argue back, but didn't know where to start. He could only keep a cold face, silently radiating a chilling aura.
Rong Yu was truly at a loss for words.
How could she run into these two gossips even on a date?
She let go of Sheng Qingyan's arm and asked with a serious expression, "What are you two doing at Huaqing University?"
"Two things," Tang Mi replied. "First, regarding Ji Zhouye's startup—his proposal is ready, so a few of us investors are meeting up to discuss it. Second, Zhou Shiyu got herself a boyfriend who also got into Huaqing University. He broke his leg during military training, and Shiyu was so heartbroken she had to come visit him."
Rong Yu paused. "Zhou Shiyu, your boyfriend is actually a freshman?"
Zhou Shiyu lifted her chin. "What's wrong with an older woman-younger man romance? Miss Rong, let me tell you, younger 'puppy dog' boyfriends are the best. That physique, that energy, those skills in bed... you should try dating one to experience it for yourself..."
Halfway through her sentence.
She suddenly felt a sharp, icy glare sweep over her.
Forced to swallow the rest of her words, she let out a dry laugh. "But soldiers are even better! Their physiques are way more impressive, hahaha! You two enjoy your date. I'm going to go see my boyfriend now. I'll introduce you guys later."
Waving her hand, she grabbed Tang Mi and quickly fled the scene.
The nighttime campus was filled with couples.
At the entrance of the dormitories, there were several couples locked in tight embraces, reluctant to part.
Sheng Qingyan didn't even dare to look at the others. He could only stare at Rong Yu, his throat suddenly dry. "I... I've been promoted. I'll be very busy from now on. After I leave tomorrow night, I might not be able to return to Beijing until the Spring Festival..."
Rong Yu met his deep, dark eyes. "That means we won't see each other for at least a few months. Aren't you going to give me a hug?"
The night breeze brushed past, carrying the scent of osmanthus. Sheng Qingyan's breath visibly hitched for a moment.
His heart was pounding wildly in his chest. He slowly raised his arms, but paused just as he was about to wrap them around Rong Yu. In the end, he only loosely hovered his arms behind her back, keeping a safe distance between his palms and her body.
Rong Yu could smell the clean scent on him.
His chest was very warm, and his heartbeat was incredibly fierce, transmitting rapid vibrations through his shirt.
The hug was very light, yet it carried a scorching heat.
Sheng Qingyan's hands remained restrained throughout. His lips were only an inch away from her forehead, but he turned his face away at the very last moment before touching her, leaving behind only the trace of his hot breath.
Three seconds. It must have been only three seconds.
Sheng Qingyan let her go.
He said hoarsely, "Tomorrow... yeah, we'll see each other tomorrow. I'm your instructor."
Rong Yu smiled and said, "See you tomorrow then."
She waved at him and turned to head upstairs.
The moment she entered her dorm room, she was cornered by Yu Kexin. "Wow, Rong Yu! It's only been a few days since school started and you're already dating? Spill it! Who was the guy that just dropped you off? When did you meet? How long have you been dating? Quick, quick, quick, I want all the gossip!"
Rong Yu was speechless.
"I'm exhausted. I'm going to take a shower first."
By the time she came out of the shower, the gossip-hungry Yu Kexin had already fallen asleep in her bed.
At 5:30 the next morning, they woke up on the dot. Morning runs, standing at attention, goose-stepping... After a series of basic training exercises were completed, Instructor Yan announced sternly, "Attention! At ease. Next up is military martial arts training, which will be guided by Instructor Sheng."
Only then did the freshmen notice a figure slowly approaching from a distance. He was also wearing a military uniform and combat boots. His aura was completely different from Instructor Yan's—much colder and more intimidating—but it couldn't hide his outstanding facial features.
"Oh my god, he's so handsome!" Yu Kexin covered her mouth and gasped. "In my short eighteen years of life, I've never seen someone so handsome in real life!"
The boys also exclaimed, "Holy crap, did this instructor just step right out of a special forces poster? He looks so badass!"
Sheng Ciyuan proudly puffed out his chest, dying to tell everyone that this was his older brother.
Sheng Qingyan slowly walked closer.
He took off his sunglasses, revealing a pair of eyes as sharp as a falcon's. "I am your military martial arts instructor. My surname is Sheng. First, let me get a feel for your foundations. Who wants to come up and exchange a move with me?"
The boys were eager to try, but also a bit intimidated.
Sheng Qingyan was just about to call on someone.
Yu Kexin impatiently raised her hand. "Ladies first! Me, me, me! Let me give it a try."
She had barely rushed over.
Sheng Qingyan executed a clean shoulder throw. The world spun around Yu Kexin, and the next thing she knew, she was lying on the mat. Staring up at the blue sky, she muttered, "Mom, my first love hasn't even started, and it's... it's already over..."
Sheng Qingyan spoke in a flat voice, "Who's next?"
The boys were spooked and backed away in unison.
"I'll go."
Rong Yu stepped forward.
A hint of a smile flashed in Sheng Qingyan's eyes as he imperceptibly adjusted his stance.
Rong Yu had never specifically trained in military martial arts. Her older brother had taught her a few moves when she was little, and while she was studying abroad, Ji Zheng had also given her hands-on instruction. She had picked up a bit here and there, though she hadn't mastered it.
She made the first move.
Her movements were incredibly fast. Her right leg swept toward Sheng Qingyan's lower body like a whip, bringing with it a fierce gust of wind. This low sweep was clean and sharp, striking from a tricky angle. It was a variation of military martial arts that Ji Zheng had taught her abroad.
A flash of surprise appeared in Sheng Qingyan's eyes. He took a half-step back, his left hand forming a claw to grab Rong Yu's ankle, while his right hand was primed and ready—a standard military grappling starting stance.
But Rong Yu had anticipated this.
She suddenly changed tactics, forcefully retracting her half-completed sweep. Using her momentum, she launched herself into the air, driving her left elbow toward Sheng Qingyan's temple.
Instructor Yan couldn't help but exclaim, "Beautiful!"
From the very first day, this girl had demonstrated military aptitude far beyond that of a normal person, leading the pack in every aspect. He hadn't expected her to actually know military martial arts too.
Yu Kexin was stunned. "Rong Yu is so incredibly badass."
Xue Yun secretly pushed up her glasses. "She's so amazing."
Sheng Ciyuan's jaw dropped in disbelief.
Why did it feel like these two were enemies, trying to beat each other to death?
"Thud."
The heavy impact forced Sheng Qingyan to take a few steps back.
The boys couldn't hold back their cheers: "Rong Yu, you're awesome! Go for it, take down Instructor Sheng!"
The moment Rong Yu hit the ground, she executed another roll, her legs snapping out like a pair of scissors toward Sheng Qingyan's knees.