Chapter 276 – Relationship Revealed
Grandfather Xie took his grandson’s words to heart.
Therefore, he immediately sent people to secretly observe Murong Jing. If they discovered anything unusual about her, they were to report it to him immediately.
If Murong Jing was indeed as dangerous as his grandson said—coming from another world and being ruthless in her methods—then they would have to report to a higher authority and take control of this dangerous individual.
At Beijing University, Murong Jing was still pondering how to steal Xu Jinning’s luck, unaware that she was already being watched.
Moreover, she had no idea that Xu Jinning, the one she coveted, already knew her true nature.
At this moment, Murong Jing remained arrogant, thinking herself omnipotent in this world filled only with ordinary people. Consequently, she looked down on everyone else.
This attitude sealed her future fate.
Meanwhile, the three-day orientation at Beijing University finally ended, and the new academic term officially began.
Xu Jinning chose to major in Foreign Languages. She had a foundation in it from her previous life, so studying this subject wasn’t difficult for her. In her previous life, she had mastered several languages.
Xu Jinning’s stunning appearance also drew attention on her first day at Beijing University.
It could be said that Xu Jinning was the most beautiful girl they had ever seen.
With such an extraordinary appearance, an ethereal temperament, and as a student of Beijing University, she proved herself to be a talented scholar as well.
A girl with such a combination of beauty and talent naturally attracted admirers.
As a result, Xu Jinning frequently encountered people who confessed their love to her, expressing a desire to date or even marry her.
If it were only single men, it wouldn’t be so bad, but some of them were clearly older, married with wives and children. They shamelessly complained about their rural wives in front of Xu Jinning, claiming they would abandon their families if Xu Jinning agreed to be with them.
Xu Jinning was utterly shocked by this.
How could there be such shameless people?
Especially some men who prided themselves on their supposed charm, convinced that Xu Jinning would be attracted to them. They repeatedly approached her, harassing her to the point of exasperation.
Even when Xu Jinning said she had a boyfriend, they didn’t believe her.
Until they saw Xu Jinning and Xie Ting’an together with their own eyes.
Originally, Xu Jinning and Xie Ting’an planned to keep their relationship low-key, as she felt that a relationship was a private matter between two people and didn’t need to be publicized.
But now, pressured by these people, she had no choice but to reveal her relationship.
However, Xie Ting’an’s presence was powerful enough.
Once people confirmed that she and Xie Ting’an were together, the number of persistent suitors significantly decreased.
Xu Jinning finally breathed a sigh of relief.
As for Xie Ting’an, whether being high-profile or low-profile, he was happy as long as Xu Jinning was his partner. He was fine with anything.
It was just those men coveting Xu Jinning, buzzing around like flies, that were particularly annoying.
Especially those who had families and children but still flirted around, deceiving female students.
Xie Ting’an kindly exposed their true nature, preventing them from deceiving anyone else.
Of course, these men were in the minority.
Most of the students who managed to get into Beijing University, the highest academic institution, were genuinely focused on their studies.
As soon as the semester began, the competitive spirit kicked in.
Every day, the library was packed with people.
“Ningning, shouldn’t you explain your relationship with Xie Ting’an to us? You didn’t even tell your sister.”
At this moment, Xu Jinning was being questioned by her eldest sister, Xu Fanghua, about her relationship with Xie Ting’an.
Xu Fanghua felt a bit hurt, having found out about her sister’s relationship from others instead of directly from Xu Jinning.
That her little sister didn’t tell her first made her feel left out.
Xu Jinning felt a bit guilty and apologized, “Big sister, I’m sorry, I forgot…”
In fact, she and Xie Ting’an had only recently confirmed their relationship. She initially thought that since she had just arrived at Beijing University and hadn’t even started classes, getting into a relationship might not be appropriate.
She worried that people might think she was there to date rather than to study.
So, she planned to tell her family later.
However, due to the need to deal with numerous suitors, she had to reveal her relationship with Xie Ting’an earlier than planned.
She had intended to tell her sister immediately after making it public but was caught off guard when her sister found out first and came to ask her about it.
Xu Fanghua wasn’t really there to interrogate her. She was just shocked that her little sister had gotten into a relationship so quickly and wanted to confirm it.
Seeing her sister’s apologetic expression after being questioned, Xu Fanghua immediately felt compassion.
“Alright, alright, I’m just joking. I’m not really mad at you, but…”
Xu Fanghua hugged Xu Jinning and asked, “Little sister, do you really like that boy named Xie Ting’an?”
This time, Xu Fanghua asked very seriously.
She didn’t care when her little sister started dating; she only cared whether her sister was truly happy and in love.
If her sister could find happiness so quickly, as an older sister, all she could do was give her blessings.
Xu Jinning held her sister’s hand. Despite feeling a bit shy, she spoke earnestly, “Big sister, I do like Brother Ting’an, and he likes me too.”
“Our bond was destined long ago. We are a match made in heaven.”
“Big sister, I’m very sure I want to be with him.”
“I also believe that he will make me happy.”
“Ningning, if you’ve found happiness and someone you love, I’m happy for you and would never stop you from being together.”
“But Ningning, remember, no matter how good a man is, as women, we must always love ourselves first.”
“A man can be relied upon, but you shouldn’t depend entirely on him for your well-being.”
“You can’t be as dependent as a dodder.”
“And remember, a man’s heart cannot be constrained by any words or actions, but by attraction.”
“We need to be our best selves, be excellent.”
“I like a saying: ‘If I blossom, the breeze will come.'”
“Ningning, do you understand what I mean?”
Xu Fanghua was concerned that her sister, in her first relationship, might not understand and might get too deeply involved.
But that wouldn’t be good.
Love is indeed important, but it isn’t the entirety of life.
Although Xu Fanghua also deeply loved Song Yi and waited three years for him, she believed that it was because she was exceptional enough that Song Yi liked her. Despite being apart for three years, he returned because of her.
For a couple to stay together for a long time, it relies not on binding each other but on the attraction that comes from being excellent individuals.
They attract each other and take care of each other.
In this era, many women still hold the belief that their husband or man is their world, to the point of losing themselves. However, Xu Fanghua believed that this mindset was wrong and harmful.
