It wasn't disdain; she just didn't know how to accept such sudden kindness.
She didn't deserve friendship now.
The next day, Zeng Keqin wore that light blue shirt to the interview. Before leaving, she left a note: "Thank you. The shirt fits perfectly."
The interview went quite smoothly.
It was fast Q&A, mainly testing knowledge and adaptability, which was her strength. Although she stumbled on one question, overall there were no mistakes.
'Ding——'
The elevator arrived.
Just as Zeng Keqin stepped in, a shout came from outside: "Wait..."
A brisk figure rushed in, bringing a sweet fragrance.
"Thank you!"
The voice sounded familiar.
Zeng Keqin couldn't help but glance over and met the girl's inquisitive eyes.
The other had a low ponytail, wore a pink shirt with a white skirt, radiating youthful vitality.
She introduced herself generously: "Hi! I'm Qiao Meng. You can call me Mengmeng. I'm from Gong University."
Zeng Keqin froze. So she was the Tarot girl from last time.
Before she could speak, Qiao Meng jumped in: "I know you. You're Zeng Keqin, the top student from J University, always winning the top three in competitions and papers! The real person is even prettier than in videos!"
Although many people had complimented her looks since childhood, being praised so directly still made her shy. "N-not really."
"The top student is so modest!"
Qiao Meng leaned in, smiling. "I really hope we can work together! Looking at a beauty every day would lift my mood. Want to exchange WeChat?"
Unaccustomed to such an approach, Zeng Keqin froze, at a loss for how to handle it.
Fortunately, the first floor arrived.
She hurried out of the elevator, but before she could relax, the sweet fragrance reached her nose again, followed by a QR code.
"Scan me?"
Zeng Keqin hesitated for a moment, then still took out her phone.
Friend added successfully.
Qiao Meng waved contentedly. "Hehe, I won't disturb you then. See you! Xiaoke!"
Xiaoke?
Zeng Keqin looked down at the new WeChat avatar—a golden retriever holding a sunflower in its mouth.
A few messages popped up from the dorm group.
Wang Chunyue: [[Link] Happy Mahjong, click to collect the goddess's gift...]
Liu Ying: [Out of beans again? (doge)]
Fang Yu: [So hungry. How about we go eat together?]
Zeng Keqin stared at the screen, hesitated a few seconds, and sent a message: [I'm done with the interview. I'll treat you to dinner tonight.]
The group was silent for a moment.
She could imagine her roommates exchanging puzzled glances. Just as she was thinking about retracting the message, several new messages popped up.
Wang Chunyue: [!!!]
Wang Chunyue: [You're actually treating?]
Fang Yu: [Then we have to make you pay!]
Liu Ying: [Looks like the interview went well. I want hotpot! (doge)]
Wang Chunyue: [@Liu Ying Aren't you on a diet?]
Liu Ying: [I'll start tomorrow.]
At six in the evening, Zeng Keqin arrived early at a hotpot restaurant near the school and found a table for four.
Not long after, they pushed the door open and came in.
"Wow, haven't had hotpot in ages!"
"Me too!"
Wang Chunyue, Liu Ying, and Fang Yu gathered together, flipping through the menu to order. "Can you eat spicy?"
Zeng Keqin nodded and added, "Mild spice is okay."
"Let's get a half-and-half pot then."
"Can you eat innards?"
"How about brain?"