Chapter 142: Jiang Linlin: Liu Mi's Boyfriend Is Actually Shen Anyu?
Liu Mi's narrow, charming fox-like eyes held a strong sense of anticipation, shimmering like obsidian under the dormitory lights.
She stood before the full-length mirror, adjusting the strap of her dress. She believed that once Jiang Linlin knew her boyfriend was the Young Master of the famous Yanxia Shen Family, she would surely be extremely shocked. Her jaw would drop, her eyes would widen, and she would find it hard to believe that her best friend had snagged such a golden turtle!
In Liu Mi's opinion, Jiang Linlin's boyfriend—whoever he was—definitely couldn't compare to her boyfriend, Shen Anyu.
How could he? Shen Anyu was handsome, possessed a noble status that commanded respect, and wielded wealth that could buy cities. He was the most top-tier 'tall, rich, and handsome' man, unrivaled in Modu and perhaps all of Yanxia!
Although Liu Mi and Jiang Linlin had an extremely good relationship, closer than real sisters, which was not fake... even among best friends, there was still comparison. It was human nature. especially when it came to men, which was an evergreen topic in girls' dormitories.
Furthermore, Liu Mi was genuinely very concerned about Jiang Linlin.
She felt that her best friend Linlin was naive, innocent, and pure as a sheet of white paper. She was the type who could be easily deceived by men with sweet words and empty pockets.
"I need to vet him properly," Liu Mi thought, narrowing her eyes protectively. "If I find out that Linlin's boyfriend is a scumbag or a loser, I will definitely advise Linlin to break up immediately and then introduce her to a better boyfriend from my circle. I won't let her suffer."
"Linlin, how about this dress? It's the latest Chanel limited edition. Does it look good?"
Liu Mi turned around, striking a pose. She had put on a black lace-trimmed, form-fitting, cinched-waist dress. The fabric hugged her curves like a second skin, subtly revealing her smooth shoulders and a hint of cleavage. Her smooth, slightly wavy brown hair cascaded down her back like a waterfall.
Her recently expanded, graceful figure—nourished by Shen Anyu's "special massages"—was exquisitely outlined. She looked incredibly stunning, radiating a mature, dangerous allure.
Her pretty face had a light dusting of powder, naturally charming. Her rosy cheeks and misty eyes were both alluring and sexy, capable of instantly captivating anyone. She far surpassed what was called the 'pure and sensual ceiling' on the internet; she was a living, breathing succubus.
"Mm-hmm! It looks absolutely beautiful! Mi Mi, you look like a movie star!"
Jiang Linlin covered her small mouth, laughing softly. Her eyes sparkled with genuine admiration.
"If I were a man, I'd be utterly smitten! Your boyfriend is going to have a nosebleed!"
Jiang Linlin sighed, looking down at her own outfit.
Compared to her best friend Liu Mi, this ultimate enchantress and vixen, she seemed less dazzling. She was dressed in a simple, elegant light blue women's shirt, with the top button done up properly. Below, she wore faded jeans that accentuated her long, straight legs, and a pair of clean white sneakers.
She stood tall and graceful, like a stubborn little white flower blooming under the scorching sun—unassuming but resilient.
Of course, Linlin's beauty was in no way inferior to Liu Mi's. While Liu Mi was a red rose—passionate and thorny—Linlin was a white lily. She appeared simple and understated, seemingly less striking at first glance, but extremely enduring to look at.
Especially her pure, touching, and delicate temperament. It was a kind of innocence that could ignite a man's deepest possessiveness and protective instincts, making him want to shield her from the world... or corrupt her completely.
She was the 'White Moonlight' goddess campus belle in the hearts of countless male university students at Modu University.
These two best friends, one an ultimate enchantress and vixen, the other a pure little white flower, were both well-known goddess campus belles. Their combination was lethal.
Their two-person dormitory was also known as the "Modu University Campus Belle Dorm," hailed as a man's dreamland. In the past, countless rich second generations had tried to send flowers or gifts here, but no man had ever been able to step inside.
However, today, a young and handsome man boldly walked in.
Knock! Knock!
The door opened.
Shen Anyu stood there, dressed in a casual but expensive Italian handmade suit, holding a bouquet of flowers. His smile was dazzling, his aura noble and relaxed.
"Husband!"
Seeing Shen Anyu arrive, Liu Mi's narrow, charming fox-like eyes immediately sparkled with delight and surprise. She didn't care about reserve.
Her entire being glowed as she brushed past Jiang Linlin, creating a gust of fragrant wind. She rushed into Anyu's embrace like a swallow returning to its nest.
"Mwah!"
She directly offered a fragrant kiss on his cheek, her arms wrapping around his neck intimately.
"Husband, you're here! This is great! Mi Mi missed you so much... Did you miss me?"
Shen Anyu smiled, his arm naturally wrapping around her waist, pulling her close. "Of course I missed my little fox."
However, just a few feet away...
Jiang Linlin's pupils immediately dilated in shock.
Her small mouth fell slightly agape. She stood frozen, her hands clutching the hem of her shirt, completely stunned.
Just a second ago, when she saw Anyu enter, she was also extremely excited and happy. Her heart had raced, and she had wanted to stand up and greet him with a shy "Hubby."
But she never expected that her best friend, Liu Mi, would move faster.
She never expected that Liu Mi would directly throw herself into Anyu's arms.
She never expected that Anyu... would hug her back so naturally.
"This... this... this... what exactly is going on?"
At this moment, Linlin's brain crashed. A buzzing sound filled her ears.
She stared blankly at the scene unfolding before her, watching her boyfriend Shen Anyu holding and kissing her best friend. Her mind went completely blank, like a computer screen turning blue.
"Wasn't... wasn't Shen Anyu my boyfriend?"
"How could he be kissing Liu Mi?"
"How could my best friend Liu Mi be so intimate with my boyfriend Shen Anyu? And calling him... 'Husband'?"
The world seemed to spin. The familiar dormitory room suddenly felt alien and cold.
At this moment, Liu Mi finished kissing. She didn't notice Linlin's pale face. She took Anyu's hand possessively and turned around, introducing him gracefully with a face full of pride:
"Husband, let me introduce you properly. This is my best friend, Jiang Linlin! The great campus belle of Modu University! Isn't she beautiful? She's the White Moonlight of our school!"
Liu Mi winked playfully.
"But don't you dare have any improper thoughts about her! She has a boyfriend too!"
Then, she turned to the frozen Jiang Linlin.
"Linlin, this is my boyfriend, Shen Anyu. You two should get acquainted. He's the one I told you about... the one who is amazing in every way."
Liu Mi, at this very moment, was enveloped in a thick sense of sweetness and happiness. She held Anyu's warm large hand, interlacing her fingers with his. She leaned her head against Anyu's shoulder, her delicate face blooming like a flower nourished by love.
She had no idea she was holding a bomb.
This scene, however, was so glaring in Linlin's eyes. It burned.
For a moment, Linlin looked up. Her beautiful eyes, usually clear as water, were now filled with a mixture of disbelief, resentment, and grievance as she gazed at Shen Anyu.
Being able to get into a prestigious university like Modu University on a scholarship, even if it was for the fine arts department, Linlin was not stupid. She was actually quite sharp.
How could she not guess now?
Shen Anyu was Liu Mi's boyfriend. And Shen Anyu was her boyfriend.
In other words... Shen Anyu was two-timing.
He was stepping on two boats at once! And the boats were best friends living in the same room!
"He... he lied to me?"
Especially, Linlin thought about the past few weeks.
She remembered how Liu Mi would come back to the dorm late at night, flushed and happy, talking about her mysterious, powerful boyfriend.
She remembered how Liu Mi would send her messages asking for advice on "positions" or sharing experiences about how "powerful" her boyfriend was.
Every time Liu Mi praised her boyfriend... she was praising Shen Anyu.
Every time Liu Mi described her intimate moments... she was describing moments with Shen Anyu.
Thinking of this, Linlin felt a rush of shame and nausea.
She bit her lower lip with her pearly teeth until it turned white. Her beautiful eyes looked at Shen Anyu with even more resentment and grievance. Tears welled up, threatening to spill.
'Bad person... Big bad person! Brother Shen, you're so unfaithful...'
'You kissed me, you hugged me... and then you went to Mi Mi?'
Previously, at the banquet, she had seen Su Hongmian with Shen Anyu. But Linlin hadn't paid too much attention because she wasn't familiar with Hongmian. She could tell herself that it was just a business arrangement or a family engagement.
But now?
Liu Mi was her sister! Her roommate!
Seeing that Liu Mi was also with Shen Anyu—and seeing how happy Liu Mi was—it was obvious that Liu Mi didn't know about Linlin and Shen Anyu's relationship. Otherwise, she wouldn't have introduced them so naturally. Liu Mi would never hurt her like that.
Linlin felt in her heart that it was very possible that her best friend Liu Mi had been deceived by Shen Anyu, just like she had!
"We are both victims..."
This made her, who was always kind-hearted and innocent, feel a little sad and angry. She wanted an explanation. She wanted to scream.
But...
She looked at Liu Mi's happy smile.
If she screamed now... if she said "He is my boyfriend too"... Liu Mi's smile would shatter. Their friendship would be ruined.
At this moment, Linlin did not speak. She did not expose the fact that Shen Anyu was two-timing.
For fear of hurting her best friend Liu Mi.
Even though she felt wronged, angry, and resentful now—her heart feeling like it was being squeezed by a cold hand—she was still very kind and considerate of others. She swallowed her pain.
'I can't say it. Not now. Mi Mi loves him too much.'
Linlin planned to find an opportunity to talk to Shen Anyu alone later. She would demand an answer. She hoped that Shen Anyu would not hurt Liu Mi further.
'If it really comes down to it... if I have to choose between my happiness and Mi Mi's...'
'I... I will withdraw.'
Linlin bit her lip harder. The thought of breaking up with Shen Anyu—of losing the man who had saved her father, the man she loved with all her first love's intensity—immediately caused her heart great pain. It felt like dying.
Tears shimmered in her beautiful eyes, making them look like misty lakes.
Shen Anyu watched all of this.
His eyes held a faint, unreadable smile as he looked with interest at Linlin's pure and delicate face. He noted every change in her expression—the shock, the realization, the grievance, and finally, the self-sacrifice.
He saw how she seemed to want to speak but held back for the sake of her friend.
'As expected of Jiang Linlin. Such a good girl. So self-sacrificing.'
He guessed Linlin's thoughts perfectly. And it only made him want to bully her more.
Immediately, Shen Anyu released Liu Mi slightly. He looked at Linlin with a gentle, polite, and completely stranger-like smile.
He extended his large hand towards her.
"Hello. I am Shen Anyu, Liu Mi's boyfriend. Nice to meet you, Student Jiang."
His voice was calm, steady, and charming.
"I..."
Jiang Linlin trembled. Looking at the hand that had held hers countless times, the hand that had caressed her face... now extended as a stranger's hand.
"I am... Liu Mi's best friend... Jiang Linlin!"
Even with Linlin's good temper, kindness, and innocence, at this moment, looking at the gently smiling Shen Anyu who acted as if nothing was wrong, she couldn't help but grind her teeth. She wanted to bite him! She wanted to stomp on his foot!
But with her best friend Liu Mi right beside her, staring at them expectantly, Linlin didn't want Liu Mi to notice anything amiss.
So she could only feel resentful in her heart. She forced a stiff smile and extended her small, trembling hand to shake Shen Anyu's.
"Hello... Mr. Shen."
Their palms touched.
However, at this very moment, Linlin's eyes widened in shock.
She felt it.
Shen Anyu's grip on her hand was not a polite handshake. It was firm, familiar, and possessive.
And then...
His pinky fingernail curled inward.
He scratched her palm. Gently. Deliberately. Provocatively.
It was a secret signal. An intimate tease right under Liu Mi's nose.
An electric current shot up Linlin's arm, making her knees weak. Her face flushed red instantly.
'He... he is teasing me! In front of Mi Mi!'
She tried to pull her hand back, but he held it for a second longer than necessary, his thumb brushing over her pulse point.
"Linlin? What's wrong?"
Liu Mi, noticing the strange tension and Linlin's sudden flush, frowned slightly. Her fox-like instincts tingled.
"What's wrong with you two? Why do I feel like... something's weird?"
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