I have a composite mirror

Chapter 39 Qiu Yu

Gu Shenyan looked up.

At the end of the street, a classic black car slowly drove up.

The car body was boxy, and as the four wheels rolled, clouds of dust rose up.

At the front of the car, two brass headlights resemble the eyes of a wild beast.

The roar of the engine grew closer and closer, causing the bluestone pavement to tremble slightly.

This is the newest thing around – the car.

Ordinary people could not afford to buy it, and they might not even have seen it.

Only the truly powerful and wealthy families are qualified to own such foreign gadgets.

The car slowly came to a stop in front of the school.

The engine shut off, and the roar gradually subsided.

The car door opened, and Bai Cailing, dressed in a modified cheongsam and with her hair styled in an elegant updo, gracefully stepped out of the car.

She stood by the car, turned around, and seemed to be talking to someone inside.

Gu Shenyan couldn't see her expression clearly, but her slightly furrowed brows revealed a hint of helplessness and anxiety.

A moment later, another figure stepped out of the car.

She was a girl of about sixteen or seventeen years old, with a slender figure.

She wore a plain white dress, her long hair was simply tied up in a bun, with a few stray hairs hanging down by her temples.

Gu Shenyan recognized Qiu Yu.

But the girl in front of him was completely different from the Qiu Yu he remembered, who always hid in the corner of the library reading.

Once upon a time, she was the girl who would blush when she saw strangers.

Standing here now, it's as if I've changed into a completely different person.

His brows now held a sharper edge, and his eyes revealed an air of... aloof indifference.

Bai Cailing was still talking to her, but Qiu Yu just nodded slightly, as if she was just going through the motions.

Then she turned around.

His gaze swept across the school gate, lingered on Gu Shenyan's face for a moment, nodded politely, and then looked away.

Gu Shenyan paused slightly and lost his intention to go forward and talk to her.

Chairman Xiao had already gone to greet them.

"Autumn Rain Girl".

Xiao Yichen's voice carried a hint of apology: "I'm sorry to have kept you waiting."

"It's alright."

Qiu Yu said calmly, "President Xiao, you're too kind."

Xiao Yichen didn't take it to heart, and simply smiled slightly:

"In that case, let's go in."

After saying that, he cupped his hands in a respectful gesture towards Bai Cailing: "Junior Sister Bai, shall we go in together?"

"it is good."

Bai Cailing nodded, but her gaze drifted towards Gu Shenyan.

Seeing that he was standing still, she frowned slightly, as if she wanted to say something.

But in the end, she didn't say anything. She just sighed softly and turned to follow Xiao Yichen and Qiu Yu.

The three walked side by side toward the school.

People around them parted to make way for him, their eyes filled with envy and curiosity.

"Young Master?"

Shi Quan whispered from the side, "We..."

"Brother Quan, you should go back first."

Gu Shenyan withdrew his gaze and straightened his clothes: "I should go in too."

………………

Star Pavilion.

This is a small, independent building on the west side of the school, which is rarely visited.

The building has three floors, with blue bricks and gray tiles, and upturned eaves, giving it a touch of the elegance of a Jiangnan garden.

Gu Shenyan pushed open the door and entered.

The lobby on the first floor was already quite crowded.

Their attire varied; some wore long gowns, some wore cheongsams, and some wore Western suits.

Without exception, everyone exuded a sense of...superiority.

As soon as Gu Shenyan entered the room, he felt several gazes falling on him.

"Who is this?"

A young man in a dark blue long gown spoke:

"She looks unfamiliar, is she a newcomer?"

"Exactly."

Gu Shenyan cupped his hands in greeting: "My name is Gu Shenyan. I am honored to be able to attend today's gathering thanks to Senior Sister Bai's recommendation."

"I see."

The boy nodded, a look of realization dawning on his face:

"The person recommended by Princess Bai must be quite capable."

"My name is Li Wenzhuo. My elder brother, Li Wenyuan, has mentioned Brother Gu many times."

Gu Shenyan's heart stirred.

Li Wenyuan was the son of the police chief in the class.

"I've heard so much about you."

He responded politely.

Another young man in a moon-white robe also came over and smiled:

"What a coincidence, I am Zhou Mingyu. My good-for-nothing younger brother, Zhou Mingxuan, has also mentioned Brother Gu's name."

"It is said that Brother Gu is extremely talented, and his calligraphy in the 'Slender Gold' style is superb."

"It is truly an honor to meet you today."

Gu Shenyan cupped his hands in greeting: "Brother Zhou, you flatter me."

He understood that the two men had approached him to chat mostly because they had heard his brothers mention him and were just trying to save face.

Gu Shenyan exchanged a few polite words and then stepped aside.

His gaze swept across the hall.

A long table was placed in the very center, covered with a variety of exquisite pastries and cold dishes.

The pastries were exquisitely made, but what truly caught Gu Shenyan's attention were the cold dishes, several of which subtly emanated spiritual energy.

Spiritual food!

He has expended a great deal of energy in his cultivation recently and needs to replenish it.

He glanced around and saw that there were several other people eating as well, most of whom were thinking the same thing as him: "Why not eat it if it's free?"

Since that's the case, then I won't hold back.

He walked to the long table, picked up a crystal-clear pastry, and put it in his mouth.

It melts in your mouth and is sweet but not cloying.

A cool, refreshing energy flowed down my throat and into my body, bringing indescribable comfort.

nice one!

His eyes lit up, and he picked up another piece.

This time it was a slice of fish sashimi as thin as a cicada's wing, tender and fresh to the taste, with a subtle ocean flavor.

The spiritual energy was even more abundant than that from the pastry, and after circulating through his body, he felt refreshed and invigorated.

Gu Shenyan was overjoyed.

This trip was worthwhile!

These spiritual foods alone are enough to compensate for his arduous cultivation over ten days or half a month.

On the other side of the hall, Qiu Yu was surrounded by a crowd.

Where was the composure that those scions of noble families had shown just moments before?

They surrounded her with beaming smiles, showering her with compliments as if they were free.

"Miss Qiuyu is truly a prodigy! She condensed her spirit core in less than half a month after entering the sect. Such talent is rare throughout history!"

"Yes, yes, I've heard that Qingqiu Mountain highly values ​​Miss Qiuyu; she might even become their disciple in the future!"

"If Miss Qiuyu ever achieves great success in the future, please don't forget us, your old acquaintances!"

Qiu Yu dealt with these people with a faint smile on her face.

But her gaze inadvertently drifted toward the long table, where Gu Shenyan was engrossed in eating.

This guy is really something... She frowned slightly.

"Autumn Rain Girl?"

Someone called out from the side.

She snapped out of her daze, and a smile returned to her face:

"Sorry, I was daydreaming for a moment."

"It's alright, it's alright."

The man quickly waved his hand, then leaned closer and lowered his voice:

"I heard that Miss Qiuyu has a spot available for a personal attendant?"