Chapter 35: The Gucci Origin

Camping paradise, Pingzhou Island.

"She's here, she's here, the campus belle has arrived!"

When a Beetle slowly drove onto the narrow path, many waiting male classmates became excited.

Among them, a tall, slender young man in a white shirt with strikingly handsome features stepped to the front.

He was the most eye-catching of the boys.

His name was Gu Zhiyuan, a senior at Haida University, and the campus heartthrob.

Countless girls have been crazy about him.

Yet his sights seemed fixed on only one—Lin Shanshan, the campus belle.

He dreamed of winning her heart before graduation.

"Gu Zhiyuan is so handsome, he and the campus belle are a match made in heaven."

"Absolutely, even I, a guy, am falling for him. Young Master Gu, how about you try dating guys?"

"When the campus belle steps out, she'll surely be swept off her feet by his charm."

Everyone praised him.

There was no other reason—today's expenses were all covered by Young Master Gu.

Naturally, everyone was keen to flatter him.

"Ha, calm down, calm down," Gu Zhiyuan waved, gazing at the approaching Beetle with heartfelt longing.

Lin Shanshan stepped out.

She wore a cinched-waist chiffon dress, her long hair tied in a high ponytail, revealing gleaming, slender legs. Her aura was pure, her beauty almost unreal.

She evoked memories of one's first love.

"She's so beautiful!" Gu Zhiyuan was spellbound. He took a bouquet from a sidekick and strode forward.

"Are we camping here?" Lin Yuan also got out.

Everyone was stunned to see another young man.

Gu Zhiyuan paused, but quickly regained composure and continued forward.

"Junior, these are for you."

He gently presented the roses, like a domineering CEO proposing in a drama.

A handsome man and a beautiful woman—truly a perfect pair.

"Say yes, say yes!" a crowd behind them cheered.

Lin Shanshan felt bored.

"No need, senior," she declined directly.

Gu Zhiyuan's expression froze, a little embarrassed, but quickly recovered and smiled:

"Seems you don't like roses, how about tulips next time?"

"No need, I don't like flowers," Lin Shanshan replied.

"So you don't like flowers," Gu Zhiyuan silently noted, thinking next time he'd bring something else.

"Eh, there's a Gelsemium plant here."

Lin Yuan spotted a plant in the grass nearby, dove in, and soon returned with a Gelsemium flower.

"What kind of flower is this? It's pretty," Lin Shanshan asked, quickly snatching it.

"Do you like it?" Lin Yuan asked.

"I do," Lin Shanshan nodded.

Gu Zhiyuan's face fell.

Lin Yuan said calmly, "Even if you like it, you can't keep it. This is the plant that poisoned Shennong to death. Better throw it away."

"Ah!" Hearing this, Lin Shanshan hurriedly tossed it aside.

A rugged off-road vehicle rumbled in.

While nobody was watching, Gu Zhiyuan bent down, pretending to tie his shoe, and secretly took some Gelsemium flowers.

Lin Yuan caught this, a flicker of mockery in his eyes.

The wild off-road car stopped.

The door opened.

A petite, adorable girl hopped out.

Her face was round with baby fat, still youthful, her long, straight black hair tied into two pigtails, with a few strands hanging beside her cheeks.

Her bangs cut straight across her forehead, framing large, lively eyes—both innocent and alluring.

"Xiaoyu," Lin Shanshan waved.

"Shanshan sis," Zhou Xiaoyu trotted over, then paused upon seeing Lin Yuan.

"Country bumpkin, you came too?"

"We needed a helper," Lin Shanshan muttered.

Upon hearing this, Gu Zhiyuan relaxed.

So this guy was just the campus belle's lapdog.

"Shanshan," a tall girl walked up. She wasn't as outstanding as the two campus beauties, more of a common beauty.

"Country bumpkin, this is Sun Yuejia, my friend. This is my sidekick, Lin Yuan."

Lin Shanshan finally introduced them.

"Hello," Sun Yuejia sized up Lin Yuan.

Besides being a bit good-looking, he didn't seem to have any other qualities.

After the polite exchange, they began preparing for the barbecue.

Gu Zhiyuan brought over farm-raised chicken and wild fish, heading to Lin Shanshan.

"Junior, these are specially prepared for you—pure, natural food with no technology involved. Let them eat frozen drumsticks; you deserve the best."

He finished, casting a provocative look at Lin Yuan, then mocked with pride:

"Boy, as her sidekick, shouldn't you consider the campus belle's health?"

Lin Shanshan frowned slightly.

No matter what, Lin Yuan was her man. How could she tolerate such words?

Others chimed in:

"Ha, he's just a lapdog. Sidekick? If the campus belle even glances at him, I'll admit defeat!"

"Thinks he's handsome, but he's dirt poor, still dreams of dating the campus belle? Poor guys don't belong with high-class!"

After all, Gu Zhiyuan paid for everything. Whenever he made a move, his pack of followers would rush to bite.

"Country bumpkin, you really didn't bring any food?" Zhou Xiaoyu sounded disappointed.

Well, he must be here to mooch.

"Who says I didn't?" Lin Yuan replied calmly, busy constructing a stove.

"You did? Is it in the car?" Zhou Xiaoyu guessed.

"No," Lin Yuan shook his head.

Gu Zhiyuan sneered, "If you didn't bring any, you didn't. No worries, the campus belle can eat mine. As for you, you can gnaw on bones!"

"Ha, what's the rush? Just because it's not in the car doesn't mean I didn't bring anything. Isn't it right there?"

Lin Yuan pointed to the sea.

"Uh..." Everyone was dumbstruck.

Then erupted into laughter.

"Hahaha..."

"I'm dying!"

"My eyes are tearing up."

"I can't take it, my stomach hurts..."

"This idiot doesn't really think it's easy to catch fish from the sea, does he?"

They laughed, clutching their sides.

"Just because you can't, doesn't mean others can't," Lin Yuan finished building the stove, dusted his hands, and stood up.

"He's really going to the sea to catch fish!" everyone cheered, eager for a joke.

"Country bumpkin, don't..." Lin Shanshan tried to stop him, worried.

"Don't worry, trust me," Lin Yuan pinched her delicate cheek and gave her a smile,

Then strode resolutely toward the sea.

Anyone unaware might think he was marching to his doom.

Lin Shanshan pouted, her cheeks flushing as she lowered her head.

Zhou Xiaoyu blinked innocently, clueless about what was happening.

A flicker of curiosity flashed in Sun Yuejia's eyes.

She was experienced—she sensed familiarity and intimacy in their gestures and tone.

Only couples who have already shared true closeness act this way.

"Oh my!" She was even more shocked.

She never expected this ordinary guy to win the heart of Haida University's top campus belle.

Such fortune.

With a splash, Lin Yuan jumped straight into the sea.

"Damn, he really jumped!"

Everyone thought he was bluffing, but to their surprise, he dove right in.