I Don’t Want To Be Popular - Chapter 13

Chapter 13: Treat A Goddess To A Meal

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

The renovation schedule for the hotpot restaurant was officially set.

On the other hand, it was Chen Chuan’s first day of university.

Xiangyun drove to his university campus that day since it was just located in the city.

In the morning, Chen Chuan sorted out his dormitory and got acquainted with five new housemates. He then went to the restaurant near the campus entrance to have lunch with his family.

During the meal, Xiangyun ignored Father Chen. 

Chen Chuan and Father Chen were tacitly carrying out a renovation plan for the restaurant, which could surprise Xiangyun.

Xiangyun was the only one who looked gloomy. She continued to groan during lunch, “Why should we pay for the car for Elder Uncle’s son? Are we still going to carry on with our plan to renovate the hotpot restaurant? If you can’t ask for the money back, I’ll do it.”

Xiangyun visited Chen Chuan’s dormitory after lunch. After tidying his bed, she started her car and left for Granny’s house. 

After idling around for a while, Father Chen then drove to the hotpot restaurant to watch the progress of the renovation.

Sixian’s renovation company was efficient. The workers had begun to carry out the renovation works.

In the afternoon, Chen Chuan ambled around Haiqin University alone to familiarize himself with the campus.

Haiqin University was situated on Main Street by the sea. Covering an area of 3.4 square kilometers, the university comprised the Faculty of Information Technology, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Faculty of Engineering and Faculty of Arts. There were 50,000 students in total.

Haiqin University was one of the five universities in town. The entire university town consisted of 300,000 students altogether.

Chen Chuan walked to the campus and toured for one round. When he checked the time, he realized that he had spent close to two hours touring the campus.

The parking lot at Haiqin University was filled with several cars. Some belonged to the staff, whereas some belonged to the students. He spotted several pretty red cars, of which among them obviously belonged to girls. He had gotten back his Maserati, but he parked it outside the campus rather than the in parking space here.

As for computers, they were a necessity for tertiary education. He had to get a full computer set.

There was a class meeting in the evening. The students met and introduced themselves to one another. 

Chen Chuan studied in the School of Languages and Literatures under the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities. He was in Chinese Class 1, which had a total of 31 students. Of these, 20 of them were males, and 11 were females.

Chen Chuan glanced around the class. He was happy to find that the girls’ looks were above average. A few of them looked fair and pretty with fine makeup. 

“Hey, look at this girl. What an attractive body she has. She looks hot. I’ll rate her 90 marks. Seemingly, she’s also from Sichuan. My homie, eh?”

The guy beside Chen Chuan poked him in the ribs.

The guy was a Sichuanese named Zhou Mu. He looked smart in his gold-framed glasses. He was holding a Huawei Mate 10, with Sennheiser ear plugs placed in his ears. He was all smiles when he commented on the girls’ appearance one by one. 

Chen Chuan slept on the lower bunk, whereas Zhou Mu slept on the upper bunk. Therefore, they became friends.

When class was dismissed, Chen Chuan saw Du Hao walking along the corridor.

Du Hao also studied in the School of Languages and Literatures under the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities at Haiqin University. However, he was in Class 2.

On that day, Du Hao seemed smartly turned out in a Fila tracksuit and a pair of limited-edition AJ shoes, along with a Longines watch on his wrist. Leaning against the windowsill, he chatted with a girl heartily.

Before Chen Chuan could manage to go over and tap him, Du Hao himself caught sight of Chen Chuan. 

“Come over here, Chen Chuan.” Du Hao waved at him.

Chen Chuan came over. Putting his arm around Chen Chuan’s shoulder, Du Hao said, “Let me introduce him to you, Pan Lu. He’s my high schoolmate, and now we study at the same university. What a coincidence! Look, he’s such a good-looking guy. Do you want him to be your boyfriend? Haha… Chen Chuan, she’s Pan Lu.”

Chen Chuan and Pan Lu both nodded in acknowledgment.

Chen Chuan received a message in his head.

“Skill: [Copy] has been activated. You contacted target [Du Hao] and consequently obtained the special tool [Feast Invitation]. Simultaneously, the effect of the original tool has been weakened.”

“This time, a critical effect is not produced through the copy.”

Du Hao had actually obtained the tool. It was no wonder he was flirting with a girl here. It seemed likely that the tool enabled him to treat someone to a meal. 

Chen Chuan casually asked, “Du Hao, what are both of you talking about?”

“About meals. I met Miss Pan on the first day of the term, and I’d like to treat her to a meal, but she turned me down,” replied Du Hao. 

With a polite smile, Pan Lu said, “I really can’t make it today. My housemates and I have arranged a dinner tonight. It’s our first time having a meal together, so I must attend.” 

“I’m going to treat you to a wonderful feast at an upscale Western restaurant on Minjiang Street. Aren’t you coming?” asked Du Hao.

“I really can’t come. Can I take a rain check on that? My housemates are calling me, and I’ve got to go now,” Pan Lu waved.

“Hey, wait for me…” Du Hao went after her.

While watching the two of them leave, Chen Chuan did a facepalm. He had thought that on the first day of university, he did not write down any tools that Du Hao had obtained. 

He took out the tool to take a look at it.

[Feast Invitation]: You can randomly select a classmate and treat him or her to a feast. If he or she is content with the feast, you’ll obtain a [Plant-Based Diet Meal Plan].

[This skill will automatically be activated upon receipt. Random selection in progress…]

[Random selection completed. Selected target: He Jinglan.] 

‘Who is He Jinglan?’ This name rang a bell. During the class meeting, everyone had already introduced themselves.

Chen Chuan asked the girl beside him, “May I know who is He Jinglan?”

Covering her mouth, the girl chuckled and said, “Why is everyone looking for her? Seems like the goddess is always popular no matter where she is. There, the one with the model-like body.”

Chen Chuan shifted his gaze to the girl. At that moment, he suddenly realized who she was. 

It was the girl whom Zhou Mu rated 90 marks during the class introduction. She was also a Sichuanese like Zhou Mu.

It would take a lot of courage to ask a female classmate out and treat her to a meal on the first day of university. Furthermore, the odds of success were certainly low. 

This was similar to Du Hao’s situation earlier, where it was more than likely he had failed to accomplish the mission.

Chen Chuan walked toward the tall girl, who was at least 170 centimeters in height. She looked at least 176 centimeters tall in high heels, and it was evident that the decent dress she wore gave the illusion of height. She had long legs, a slim waist and an aura of elegance.

In particular, her skin tone was peaches and cream.

“He Jinglan,” greeted Chen Chuan.

Jinglan turned around and looked at him with a smile. “Chen Chuan?”

Chen Chuan was surprised that she could remember him on the first day of university.

“Yes?” asked Jinglan.