You didn’t accept my confession, why are you crying because I changed my mind?

Chapter 21: One Sentence, Broke Her Heart

An hour later, Jiang Zhou drove the car off the highway.

This was Shangjing.

As one of the top-tier metropolises in the country, every corner of Shangjing radiated a sense of prosperity and modernity.

North China University of Technology was located just off the South Third Ring Road, not far from the highway exit.

So Guo Wei got out early, took his luggage, and said goodbye to the two of them.

Jiang Zhou, on the other hand, continued driving with Chu Yuwei toward the North Third Ring.

“I’ll drop you off at the school gate. After that, I’m heading back to my own campus.”

“You’re not going to take me to my dorm?” she asked.

Jiang Zhou tapped the steering wheel. “I’m not your dad. I don’t have that responsibility.”

Chu Yuwei stayed silent for a while, then suddenly looked up at him with a pitiful expression. “Daddy, can you take me to my dorm… please?”

“?????” Jiang Zhou’s eyes widened.

He was so startled, he nearly crashed into the curb.

What the hell! Had the world gone crazy?

This was the same cool, proud school beauty who once ditched him like a loyal dog.

And now she was calling me “Daddy”?

Did I unknowingly win over the goddess after all?

Damn. No wonder being a simp never works.

Turns out, real goddesses like this kind of attitude.

“Pretty please, Daddy?

“You promised to take care of me, remember? Daddy…

“I’ll be really good from now on, okay? Daddy…”

Jiang Zhou didn’t say a word. He couldn’t. His legs were practically trembling.

And just like that, under the powerful influence of a single “Daddy,” he actually drove the car into Qingbei University.

It was the first day of school, so the campus was bustling.

The roads were packed with people. Parents dropping off their kids, shopping for daily essentials, paying fees.

Upperclassmen were flirting, upperclasswomen were scoping out fresh faces.

The whole place was buzzing with energy.

But when Chu Yuwei stepped out of the car in front of her dorm, smiling in the sunlight…

The crowd seemed to freeze. Every eye turned toward her, filled with burning interest.

“Damn, this year’s got some high-quality girls!”

“School beauty for sure! No doubt!”

“I think I’m falling for her… and I’m not even into girls!”

“I’m going for her number. Back off, everyone!”

The area in front of the girls’ dorm was already crowded with male students lurking around.

But Chu Yuwei’s appearance sent the whole scene into overdrive.

It was common knowledge. Guys hanging around during move-in day were never up to anything pure.

Just as the boys started to stir, Jiang Zhou stepped out of the car.

“This the building?”

Chu Yuwei nodded. “Mm-hmm, Room 306, third floor.”

“Alright, I’ll carry your luggage up.”

“I’ll help guide you!”

So, the two of them entered the dorm, Jiang Zhou leading, Chu Yuwei following.

The surrounding boys instantly deflated.

A girl showing up without her parents, escorted by a guy her age?

Come on. Anyone with half a brain could guess their relationship.

“Knew it. All the pretty ones get snatched up back in high school.”

“Too late… I hate this.”

“He even drove her here? Must be a rich kid.”

“Toyota Corolla. Same model as my dad’s.”

“Nope, no chance. Let’s bounce, guys.”

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Meanwhile, in Dorm 308…

Three girls were already chatting face-to-face when Jiang Zhou stepped inside and looked around.

Okay, not bad. The dorm’s average attractiveness was pretty high.

“Who are you?”

The girls jumped in surprise, eyes full of caution.

Jiang Zhou smiled. “Hi, beauties. I’m a parent, just here to drop someone off.”

As he finished speaking, Chu Yuwei slowly walked in.

It was her first time meeting new roommates and stepping into a new life. Naturally, she felt a little nervous.

Who knew what kind of personalities her dormmates had?

At the same time, the three girls all stood up.

“You said you’re a parent?”

“Yep, I’m her dad.”

Chu Yuwei instantly turned red. “Jiang Zhou, don’t say that kind of stuff to other people…”

“Don’t mind her,” Jiang Zhou replied casually. “She’s just a little shy.”

He then began setting up her bed.

The girls had started giggling at the earlier exchange, but the more they watched him work, the quieter they became.

Because they realized Jiang Zhou was meticulous.

Not a wrinkle in the bedspread.

He wiped down the desk and bed edges until they shined.

Clothes were hung with perfectly smoothed-out collars.

Shoes with laces were pre-tied and tucked neatly inside.

Summer clothes were left out.

Thicker clothes, which were not needed yet, were folded and placed in dust-proof bags.

And the kicker?

He pulled out a pack of day-use pads and night-use pads, placing them neatly in the storage cubby above the desk.

At that moment, the hearts of all four girls basically melted.

As high school students, they’d been too busy studying to learn how to live independently.

Even girls often lacked these practical skills.

And who hadn’t dreamed of a mature, reliable man to take care of them?

Especially Chu Yuwei. She was about ready to cry from how moved she felt.

If there weren’t others around, she might’ve jumped him right there.

“Hi, I’m Li Yifei from Sichuan. What’s your name?” one of the girls asked.

“I’m Chu Yuwei, from Linjiang.”

Li Yifei nodded, giving Jiang Zhou a side glance. “Is he your boyfriend from high school?”

Chu Yuwei blushed. “No, we’re just… really close as… uh… father and daughter— no, I mean, good friends!”

“Then why’d he come all this way to bring you here?”

“He’s also a freshman. He’s going to Shangjing University, just across the street.”

Li Yifei blushed slightly. “Then… can you introduce me? I’d like to be friends with him.”

“Huh?”

“Can’t I?”

Chu Yuwei was clearly reluctant. “I… I’m not really in charge of that. You can ask him yourself.”

Li Yifei paused.

As a girl, she had to stay reserved.

Since Chu Yuwei lived here, she’d definitely have other chances to meet this guy later.

No need to rush.

At that moment, Jiang Zhou stood up. “Alright, it’s getting late. I’ll head out now. See you, ladies.”

Li Yifei smiled sweetly. “Take care, handsome. Come hang out with us sometime!”

“No problem. Once I’m settled, I’ll treat you all to dinner.”

Chu Yuwei bit her lip. “I’ll walk you out.”

“No need. It’s not far.”

“No, I want to walk you.”

“…Fine.”

Chu Yuwei followed him out, head bowed slightly.

She had been genuinely touched by how attentive he’d been.

And leaving home for the first time, she was already feeling sad.

She didn’t want him to leave.

At the bottom of the dorm building, Jiang Zhou turned around.

“Your room’s all set up. Enjoy your college life.”

Chu Yuwei looked up at him. “Why were you so nice to me today?”

“Because I got it all done at once. Now you don’t need to come bug me at my school. I’ve got girls to flirt with, can’t be wasting time, got it?”

“…” Three seconds later, Chu Yuwei almost burst into tears.

So he’d been so sweet… just so I wouldn’t bother him anymore?

Was I really that annoying?

Meanwhile, Jiang Zhou turned around and got into his car, giving himself a silent thumbs-up.

Perfect.

One sentence, broke her heart.