As soon as the list of tutor assignments came out, everyone was in an uproar. The system was broken this year, so a paper list was used. Yi Pin's dormitory was already surrounded by boys so tightly that there was no room to squeeze in.
A bunch of burly men were nervously gathered around a crumpled piece of paper.
Yi Pin's phone on the table kept vibrating. Wang Tao couldn't stand it anymore and answered it.
A soft and charming female voice came through: "Yi Pin, the list is out. Can you give me a copy?"
The caller was the department belle. As soon as she spoke, Wang Tao felt weak in the knees. There was no shortage of girls in their law department, but they were all girls with glasses thicker than beer bottles. A beauty like her was the object of everyone's pursuit.
"I'm Wang Tao," Wang Tao unconsciously cleared his throat. "There's only one copy. Yi Pin forgot to make extra copies."
"Oh," the girl on the other end of the phone sounded a bit disappointed. "Then, Yi..."
"How about I take a photo of it for you?" Wang Tao said timidly, waiting for the goddess's reply.
Yi Pin rolled out of bed, grabbed his phone and quickly hung up. Ignoring Wang Tao's eagerness, he snatched the crumpled paper from the crowd, took a photo of it and sent it to the class group.
Soon he received a message from the department belle, Meng Ran: "Yi Pin, thank you. I'm also in Professor Shen's group. Shall we make an appointment to visit Professor Shen together?"
"I saw on the notice that we should go by Wednesday at the latest. It's Monday today. I checked Professor Shen's schedule. He's on a business trip and I don't know when he'll be back. How about we call him and ask?"
Yi Pin pinched his phone and didn't plan to reply. A thought flashed through his mind. Preparing for the graduation thesis would take at least a month, which meant that for this whole month he would be firmly in the hands of that heartless man, Shen Yu. Maybe... he should just give up?
This thought took root in Yi Pin's mind. He didn't care if he graduated or not. At worst, he would just be a college dropout! Anyway, he would never let Shen Yu manipulate him!
Acting on his impulse, Yi Pin picked up his backpack, stuffed some personal belongings into it, and was about to leave.
"Hey! Pinzi, where are you going!?"
"The class counselor is having a meeting tonight. Are you going!?"
Lin Yangcong wanted to stop Yi Pin, but he left without looking back.
Wang Tao watched Yi Pin leave and thought he was going to meet Meng Ran.
Yi Pin was fair - skinned with delicate facial features. His looks were no less than any of the current young idols. There were a constant stream of girls who liked him. Coupled with his high emotional intelligence, he had become a well - known figure on campus, which made Wang Tao extremely envious. However, Yi Pin had never had a girlfriend in his four years of college.
Yi Pin slung his backpack over one shoulder, frowned and walked straight towards the school gate without looking up. Just as he saw a taxi that had stopped and was about to wave for it, he was called out.
"Yi Pin."
The gentle voice was like a well - polished piece of fine jade.
Looking up, he saw a tall and slender man standing beside a black Maybach. When the man saw him, his eyes behind the gold - rimmed glasses flickered.
Who else could it be but that old man, Shen Yu?
"Where are you going? I'll give you a ride."
"Thanks, no need."
Yi Pin stepped past Shen Yu and tried to leave. Just thinking about the graduation thesis made him grind his teeth in hatred.
There were so many tutors, but why did it have to be him!
Shen Yu would definitely not let him off easily!
"It's not easy to get a taxi at this time," Shen Yu kindly reminded him.
If it weren't for you just now, I would have already gotten in the car!
Yi Pin gritted his teeth in hatred. The sun was scorching hot. He said coldly, "Professor Shen, you're busy. Don't bother."
Shen Yu didn't bother to argue with Yi Pin anymore. He got in the car by himself.
The sleek car drove away.
After being exposed to the scorching sun for nearly half an hour, Yi Pin finally got home, soaked in sweat. The backpack on his back was completely wet.
As soon as he entered the house, he heard his grandfather, Yi Zhen, discussing something about "caring for the country and the people" with someone.
It was probably still too early for his parents to be back.
Who was chatting with him? Could it be the nanny, Aunt Wang?
"Grandpa, I'm back."
Yi Pin was still wondering when he looked up and met someone's peach - blossom eyes that were shining brightly.
Even through the glasses, he could see the smile in the man's eyes.
The man said with a half - smile, "Oh, I forgot to tell you. I'm having dinner at your place tonight."
Yi Pin gritted his teeth. He didn't believe for a second that Shen Yu had "forgotten"!!!
"How did you get here!?"
Yi Pin's anger was even hotter than the scorching sun outside. He didn't care that his grandfather was there.
"Yi Pin! Don't be rude!"
Grandpa Yi's voice was deep and powerful. Having served in the army for decades, he was still very strong in his old age.
"It's okay," Shen Yu smiled and said, "Sit down."
Sit down my foot! This is my home. Do I need you to invite me to sit!?
Yi Pin gritted his teeth angrily. His throat was dry. Without caring about anything, he took a bottle of water from the fridge and gulped it down, walking out while drinking.
That old man's presence definitely meant no good! He had to be on guard at all times!
Sure enough, just as he reached the corner, he heard his grandfather asking Shen Yu to be more tolerant.
Before Yi Pin could complain in his heart, the man replied in a gentle voice, "Uncle Yi, don't worry. I've watched Yi Pin grow up. He's not as naughty as he seems on the surface. He's already grown up."
"I'm his thesis advisor this time, and I'll guide him if he plans to take the postgraduate entrance exam in the future."
"That's great. I was worried that this brat wouldn't be able to graduate," Grandpa Yi was relieved as soon as he heard that Shen Yu was Yi Pin's tutor. Back then, when the whole family was worried about Yi Pin's future, it was thanks to Shen Yu's guidance that Yi Pin was able to apply for the law department of Jiangcheng University.
"Shen Yu! Who asked you to guide me!"