The relationship between Ruan Yu and Teng Hao gradually improved through their daily interactions. Teng Hao no longer maintained his initial aloofness with her, and his pride had thoroughly transformed – when he didn’t know something, he admitted it, and when he didn’t understand, he asked without hesitation. Ruan Yu also gave it her all, wishing she could instantly unlock his potential and transfer all her knowledge to him.

Though they hadn’t reached the point of complete trust, they had developed a tacit understanding as allies. She was delighted by this change, feeling it provided a solid foundation for her tutoring work.

However, she hadn’t seen Teng Yi for a long time. He seemed very busy, returning home late every day, and on weekends, he would leave early and return late, barely visible.

If she couldn’t catch him at home, there was even less chance of meeting him at school.

Ruan Yu discovered she was inexplicably thinking about him often.

This realization thoroughly frightened her. She thought she must be crazy – how long had they known each other? Their meetings could be counted on fingers; they barely knew each other, right?

Ruan Yu pushed aside these distracting thoughts and continued to immerse herself in her quiet, diligent life.

In late September, the school’s broadcasting station announced they were hiring two student broadcasters with pay. Though school work-study positions generally didn’t offer generous compensation, Ruan Yu signed up without hesitation. She wasn’t doing it for the money; she mainly wanted to seize this opportunity to develop her abilities.

The competition for the broadcasting position was more intense than expected. Besides students from the Broadcasting and Hosting major, many from other majors also eagerly applied.

After several rounds of interviews and selection, Ruan Yu and their class’s vice monitor Wang Jing remained as the final candidates.

When the list was published, some were happy, others disappointed. Ruan Yu remained calm; this outcome was within her expectations.

Teacher Tian Cheng had praised Ruan Yu at the beginning of school, saying her voice was smooth and pleasant, her pronunciation standard and proper, easily giving people a sense of comfort – perfect material for broadcasting and hosting. Her natural advantage gave her confidence, her diligent practice maintained her assurance, plus she had certification to back it up. In her freshman year, Ruan Yu had already obtained a Level 1B Mandarin certificate – at that time, she was the only one in her grade to achieve that level.

Opportunities favor the prepared.

Considering all aspects, Ruan Yu was indeed the best candidate for the broadcasting station position.

However, even so, some still disputed her selection.

It was said that their class monitor You Lexuan had protested to Teacher Tian Cheng after the results were announced. You Lexuan felt her abilities were no less than Ruan Yu’s, claiming she had only performed poorly during the Mandarin proficiency test, resulting in just a Level 2A certificate. She argued that previous test results shouldn’t affect this position’s evaluation. Finally, she even offered to work without payment, volunteering her services to the broadcasting station and school.

Fortunately, Teacher Tian Cheng wasn’t swayed by her unreasonable demands and stood by the original list.

On Monday, Teacher Tian Cheng called Ruan Yu and Wang Jing to his office to discuss something.

As Ruan Yu and Wang Jing reached Teacher Tian Cheng’s office door and pushed it open, they saw Teng Yi walking out. They hadn’t seen each other for about ten days, and encountering him unexpectedly left Ruan Yu momentarily stunned.

Teng Yi wasn’t alone; a male student was with him, and they were talking. Seeing Ruan Yu, he showed slight surprise, but beyond that, had no special reaction. He naturally nodded to her and walked past.