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Chapter 1019: Original Reference Book

The dormitory supervisor saw that Fang Linghua was a middle-aged woman in her forties who was dressed very elegantly, so she mistakenly thought she was a family member of Tang Ruixuan and nodded in agreement.

A few minutes later, Tang Ruixuan appeared at the entrance of the building. She was wearing a light gray duffle coat and still carrying her canvas backpack. Her hair was tied in a ponytail. Although she was without makeup, her outstanding appearance and temperament could not be hidden.

Fang Linghua understood why her son was attracted after just one glance.

This girl possesses an indescribable calmness and composure, a quality that is definitely not something that can be cultivated in an ordinary family.

"Auntie, who are you?" Tang Ruixuan was full of questions when she saw Fang Linghua, because she didn't recognize this woman and she was not the person the dormitory supervisor had said had come from home.

Fang Linghua introduced herself with a smile: "Hello Tang Ruixuan, I am Li Wenbo's mother. I often hear my son Wenbo mention you. I know you are a good student with excellent character and academic performance, so I wanted to come and see you and bring you some snacks."

He then handed a delicate paper bag to Tang Ruixuan.

Tang Ruixuan didn't even glance at it before politely declining, saying, "Auntie, you're too kind. Li and I are just ordinary classmates. Please keep the snacks for yourself!"

This deepened Fang Linghua's suspicions. Most college students would feel somewhat apprehensive when receiving gifts from classmates' parents, but this girl refused them very readily.

Seeing Fang Linghua standing there dumbfounded and silent, Tang Ruixuan politely said, "Auntie, I have an appointment with my classmates at the library, so I won't take up any more of your time. Goodbye!"

After saying that, Tang Ruixuan left first, while Fang Linghua looked at Tang Ruixuan's back with some surprise.

That evening, Li Wenbo hurriedly returned home.

"Huh? It's not the weekend, is it? Why are you back? Have you had dinner?" Fang Linghua asked knowingly, even though she already knew why her son was back.

"Mom, what are you doing?" Li Wenbo asked, clearly displeased.

"What's wrong? Can't your mother even meet the girl you like? That girl is really nice, not only is she pretty, but she also speaks very well. But..."

"But what?" Li Wenbo asked nervously.

Fang Linghua looked at her son's expression and said, "But I think she has absolutely no feelings for you. It's just wishful thinking on your part, isn't it? Besides, I also tested her, and this girl doesn't seem interested in our family either."

Li Wenbo's heart sank, but he still calmly said, "Mom, you're overthinking it. Tang Ruixuan and I are just ordinary classmates."

No one knows a son better than his mother. Fang Linghua looked at her son meaningfully and asked, "Really? Then why are you hesitant about studying abroad?"

Li Wenbo defended himself, saying, "I just wanted to consider the choice of schools more."

Fang Linghua stared at her son's face for a while, then said in a gentle tone, "Son, I'm not trying to interfere in your relationship, but you need to understand that your marriage is not just a matter between two people, it also involves the union of two families. Our family is not an ordinary family, so your future partner must be able to help this family."

"Isn't Tang Ruixuan outstanding? I think her abilities will be a great help to me in the future."

Fang Linghua replied without hesitation, "You're wrong. Our family doesn't need a capable daughter-in-law; what we need is a relative who can help us."

Li Wenbo fell silent. He knew that what his mother said was right for their family, but he still felt resentful.

"I don't think Tang Ruixuan is from an ordinary family."

Fang Linghua nodded: "I know, so I've already asked someone to inquire. I hope you won't make any impulsive decisions before we get definite information."

Fang Linghua's plan was that if Tang Ruixuan's family background was ordinary, she would find a way to make her son give up his idea; if it was true that Tang Ruixuan had a hidden background, then she would have to think about it carefully.

Suddenly, Fang Linghua remembered something she had almost overlooked: the canvas backpack Tang Ruixuan was carrying in the evening looked like that of a niche Italian luxury brand. It was not only expensive but also not openly sold to the public; only extremely distinguished customers could order it from them.

To confirm this, Fang Linghua immediately searched through the fashion magazines she usually bought. Her efforts paid off, and she found a picture and detailed description of the backpack in one of the magazines. The backpack in the picture belonged to a member of a European royal family, and the backpack she was carrying was almost identical to the one Tang Ruixuan was carrying!

This discovery sent a chill down Fang Linghua's spine. There were only two possibilities: either Tang Ruixuan's bag was a fake, or it was genuine.

However, based on her judgment and analysis, the bag that Tang Ruixuan was carrying should be genuine, because such a counterfeit has almost never been seen on the market. This is mainly because the brand is very niche, and its customer base is either rich or noble, so very few people would bother to counterfeit it.

If the bag is real, then Tang Ruixuan's family is definitely not just a simple restaurant owner.

Li Wenbo was completely baffled, not knowing what his mother was up to. She had a bunch of magazines to look through, leaving her own son aside. When he saw that there was nothing else to do, he left home and went back to school without saying goodbye.

At this moment, Tang Ruixuan is focused on her first midterm exam in college. For her, the meaning of college life lies in learning and growth, and everything else can be put aside.

Friday night, the dorm room was filled with the smell of instant noodles and KFC. Midterm exams had just ended, and all four of them wanted to relax.

Lin Weiwei sat cross-legged on a chair, a curling iron still curling her bangs, wiping away tears as she watched the drama while eating fries.

Chen Yue was holding a large bowl of noodles and was making them, completely lacking in decorum. Luckily, she had short hair; if her hair were longer, her appearance would be quite something.

Zhou Xiaoyu was helping to clean up the mess when she suddenly noticed a thick foreign language book on Tang Ruixuan's desk.

She asked, "Xuanxuan, you even bought the original version of the book?"

Tang Ruixuan, who was researching online, nodded: "There are some places where you still need to refer to the original book. You know, some professional terms are not translated very well in the domestic translation, which makes them more troublesome to read. It is more efficient to read the original directly."

"This book must be very expensive, right?"

"It's alright!" Tang Ruixuan placed the book on the top shelf of the bookshelf. There used to be only one shelf in that spot, but she added two more herself. Now it's filled with all sorts of books, mostly professional books, some of which Jin University Library doesn't even have.

Upon hearing this, Lin Weiwei wiped away her tears, abandoned her drama, and ran behind Tang Ruixuan, crying, "Let me see! Let me see!"

"Wow! When did you buy this book, 'Deep Learning'? I've never heard you mention it before!"

Tang Ruixuan asked her uncle to buy this book for her. Her roommates didn't know that the famous Pudong Public Library was actually founded by her uncle, so buying a few professional books was a piece of cake for him.

"Xuanxuan, can I borrow this for a moment? There are a few places I want to check. I couldn't find them in the library, but I didn't expect you to have them here. It's like finding a needle in a haystack! Oh! Give me a kiss!" Lin Weiwei excitedly hugged Tang Ruixuan's head and kissed her.

"Take it and use it, just remember to return it intact later." Tang Ruixuan was quite generous in many ways, much like her uncle.