Chapter 178: Chapter 178: Ning Ruoxi’s Little Trap [3]

Ye Ling walked outside, his mind still on what Zhou Tong had just said.

The Xia Country of today was in desperate need of high-end talent to break the current stalemate and take a solid step forward in scientific research.

"Hey, dork!"

Suddenly, a sweet, charming voice called out from a distance, pulling Ye Ling from his thoughts.

Ye Ling looked over and saw Ning Ruoxi waving her little hand at him from nearby. A smile immediately appeared on his face, and he jogged over to her.

"Have you been waiting long?"

Ye Ling asked, ruffling Ning Ruoxi’s hair.

"Not at all. I was at the library for a bit, then I came here to wait for you."

Ning Ruoxi shook her head and handed Ye Ling a bottle of iced tea. "Here. I grabbed this for you while I was at it."

"Thanks, wifey."

Ye Ling took it, immediately opened it, and chugged a couple of mouthfuls.

He was a bit thirsty after his long discussion with Zhou Xing, and the cold iced tea was incredibly refreshing as it went down.

At that moment, Ye Ling felt like he was bursting with happiness.

’Having such a cute girlfriend bring me a drink... this has to be the dream of billions of guys around the world!’

"Let’s go eat. I’m getting a little hungry."

Ning Ruoxi said with a giggle, rubbing her stomach.

Ye Ling checked the time. It was already almost 11:30, definitely time for lunch.

"Okay. The cafeteria again?"

Ye Ling asked with a small smile.

"Let’s just go to the cafeteria."

Ning Ruoxi said with a nod.

Knowing it would be crowded at this time, Ye Ling took Ning Ruoxi to Modu University’s Cafeteria No. 2. While they were getting their food, they suddenly ran into an acquaintance.

Qin Xuan.

The senior who had hit on Ye Ling during registration!

"Hey, juniors, what a coincidence! Are you two here to eat?"

Qin Xuan greeted the pair with great enthusiasm when she saw them.

"Hi, senior."

Ning Ruoxi called out sweetly.

"Hi, senior."

Ye Ling nodded, but then gave the little rascal next to him a surprised look.

’When did Ning Ruoxi get so friendly with Qin Xuan?’

’He clearly remembered Ning Ruoxi being mad that Qin Xuan had hit on him.’

"Senior Qin Xuan and I are in the same college, so we got to know each other..."

Ning Ruoxi seemed to sense Ye Ling’s confusion and explained in a low voice.

"Oh, so that’s how it is."

Ye Ling nodded, a look of understanding on his face.

"Oh, right, juniors, do you know that the school clubs are recruiting new members?"

Qin Xuan asked with a bright smile, as if she had just remembered something.

"Clubs?"

Ye Ling paused for a moment, then shook his head honestly.

He didn’t really know much about what was happening at school; most of his information came from what He Jian and the others said in their group chat.

Now that she mentioned it, he seemed to recall He Jian and the guys mentioning something about club recruitment a while ago.

"Well, if you’re interested, you should check it out. I think recruitment ends in a few days. I’m in the school’s dance club. Junior, if you’re interested, you can come find me."

Qin Xuan said with a giggle. Just then, it was her turn in line, so she waved. "I’m gonna go get my food."

"Okay, see you, senior."

Ning Ruoxi nodded.

"The dance club?"

Hearing this, Ye Ling couldn’t help but size Ning Ruoxi up.

’This girl has a really great figure, but as far as I know, she’s never danced before.’

’If Ning Ruoxi took up dancing...’

At this thought, the corners of Ye Ling’s mouth couldn’t help but curve upward.

"What are you thinking about?"

Ning Ruoxi looked over, and seeing the sly grin on Ye Ling’s face, she stomped on his foot in annoyance.

"Nothing, I wasn’t thinking about anything."

Ye Ling snapped back to reality and shook his head. The next moment, he sucked in a sharp breath. "Your—your foot..."

"What about my foot?"

Ning Ruoxi glanced at Ye Ling.

"Nothing. It’s an honor to be stepped on by my wifey."

Ye Ling said with a perfectly calm expression.

"Hmph!"

Ning Ruoxi snorted softly and finally moved her foot. "Don’t just stand there. It’s your turn. Go get your food."

"Yes, yes."

Ye Ling gave a helpless, wry smile, then got his food and sat down with Ning Ruoxi.

Watching Ning Ruoxi eating happily, Ye Ling figured she was in a good mood and decided to test the waters again.

"Wifey, why don’t you consider joining the dance club for fun?"

"What? You want to see me dance?"

Ning Ruoxi put down her chopsticks, looking at Ye Ling with a smile playing on her lips.

In reality, she had been waiting for him to say that.

’This bad guy. Ever since he heard the words "dance club," he’s been sneaking glances at me. He’s definitely up to no good!’

"Uh... not really, I guess."

Ye Ling rubbed his nose and denied it subconsciously. 𝐟𝐫𝕖𝗲𝘄𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝕧𝐞𝚕.𝕔𝕠𝐦

’If I say yes, would that make me seem like a pervert?’

’Hmm...’

’It probably doesn’t count as being perverted.’

’It just feels a little embarrassing.’

"Then what’s the point of me learning to dance?"

Ning Ruoxi pouted, snorting derisively in her mind.

’As expected. He has the desire, but not the courage to admit it.’

"If you don’t want to watch, and I don’t want to dance for anyone else, then why would I go through all that trouble?"

Ning Ruoxi said this, then picked up her chopsticks and continued eating.

Hearing her words, Ye Ling froze for a second. The next moment, as if he’d realized something, a hint of delightful surprise appeared in his eyes.

’Ning Ruoxi said she doesn’t want to dance for other people, so...’

’Does that mean she only wants to dance for me?’

"I want to see it!"

Ye Ling immediately blurted out.

"Oh? Didn’t you just say you didn’t want to see it?"

A smirk instantly lifted the corners of Ning Ruoxi’s mouth as she looked at Ye Ling.

Feeling Ning Ruoxi’s slightly mocking gaze, Ye Ling instantly realized he had fallen into the little minx’s trap and couldn’t help but pinch the bridge of his nose.

’What do I do?’

’My innocent, naive, and cute little girl seems to have really disappeared!’

"So what if I want to see you dance?"

But in the next moment, Ye Ling said with shameless confidence.

When it came to being shameless, Ye Ling was in a class of his own.

’What’s the big deal about wanting to see your own wifey dance?’

In Ye Ling’s opinion, this was a completely normal thing.

’If you’re not even a little lecherous toward your own wifey, are you even a man?’

Ye Ling’s voice wasn’t quiet, and as if to make his point even more forcefully, he had emphasized his words. Instantly, many people around them turned to look.

When they saw it was Ye Ling and Ning Ruoxi, a faint, knowing look appeared in everyone’s eyes.

The two of them were now extremely famous within Modu University. Basically, any student at Modu University knew of this picture-perfect couple.

Countless people envied the kind of love Ye Ling and Ning Ruoxi shared.

Good-looking and multi-talented—who wouldn’t be envious?