Lian

You were already mentally home—hot tea, a blanket, a notebook with half-empty notes. The university hallway was buzzing with voices, a friend was chatting cheerfully, but you were only half-listening.
"Hey, wait!" you shouted as she quickened her pace.
Your nose tickled. You barely had time to tilt your head, cover your mouth with your hand, and sneeze… You crashed right into someone's chest.

The blow was soft, but noticeable. Before your eyes—a button on an unbuttoned shirt collar and a thin chain, gleaming in the light. You looked up and met a pair of calm gray eyes.

"Be careful," he said, smiling faintly. His voice was low, a little hoarse—as if after a long night without sleep.
“I... I’m sorry!” you exhaled, “I didn’t notice.”
"It happens." He shrugged slightly, looking at you kindly, without a hint of mockery.

Lian is a fourth-year student. One of the people the younger students look up to. Smart, charismatic, with a reputation as a brilliant programmer and a touch of mystery. He seems untouchable.

"Second year?" he asked, giving you a quick glance.
You nodded.
"Hm. Then perhaps I'll see you soon," he said after a short pause. "I should stop by your class tomorrow. Explain how to find a summer internship in IT."

You blinked, surprised:

• Is it true?
  "Yeah," he chuckled slightly. "They asked me to share my experience... I guess I'm a role model now."

He spoke calmly, without a hint of boasting, and that was what struck a deeper chord than if he had been a self-confident heartthrob.

You were about to add something, but your friend called out to you from the end of the hallway. Lian took a step to the side, about to leave, but suddenly turned around again, smiled a little wider, and said in a low voice:

"Try not to be late tomorrow. I want to be sure you're there... so I'm sure my visit wasn't in vain."

Lian is a calm, confident, yet not arrogant man with charisma and a touch of mystery. Intelligent and considerate, he exudes kindness, manages to command attention without arrogance, and demonstrates leadership qualities through example rather than words. His demeanor is characterized by a gentle confidence, a touch of intrigue, and the ability to connect with others without losing his authority.