"Defendant?" Ye Shuang couldn't help but twitch his lips upon hearing the details of the incident. He had no idea what Xu Huan's parents were thinking.
Their son had already hacked two people with a knife, and yet they were still trying to sue the victims. Sure, they technically could file a lawsuit, but Ye Shuang doubted he’d even need to show up in court—unless the other party had some exceptional talent for making baseless claims.
Ye Shuang had always believed that if someone was rotten to the core, their parents probably weren’t far off. Unless Xu Huan was outright mentally ill, his extreme actions likely had something to do with his upbringing.
So when he learned that Xu Huan’s parents were suing him, Ye Shuang just shrugged. "Birds of a feather, truly a family affair."
"Should we get a lawyer? I happen to know a few good ones," Ye Shuang asked. Having run a business before, he had connections to some formidable legal minds.
"No need. Let them sue. They won’t win anyway—that guy already committed murder," An Shiyu replied, completely unfazed. The only thing bothering her was the nuisance of being dragged into this mess.
Besides, she had already informed her grandfather about the situation. She was confident things would be resolved soon.
Realizing he didn’t need to worry too much about it, Ye Shuang put the matter out of his mind.
The entire morning passed without a single student coming in for medical attention. Even the usual troublemakers who frequented the infirmary seemed to be busy preparing for the upcoming school festival.
Ye Shuang enjoyed the peace, even spending the morning slacking off with An Shiyu.
As lunchtime approached, his phone buzzed.
Chen Qin: I’m up.
Chen Qin: stretching.jpg
Chen Qin: So hungry~
Chen Qin: puppy eyes.jpg
Four messages in a row. Before Ye Shuang could respond, An Shiyu, who was gaming beside him, asked without looking up, "What, is Bai Yuyou looking for you?"
"Not her." Ye Shuang picked up his phone. He knew Chen Qin was a light sleeper—with so much on her plate, she only managed fragmented naps.
After telling her that her takeout should be at the door, Chen Qin quickly sent a photo in response—
Chen Qin: Since I have no way to repay you, I can only offer myself!
It was a selfie, deliberately showing off a generous curve of pale skin alongside the food delivery.
Ye Shuang coughed reflexively before replying: Eat and rest a bit before heading to the office. Also, about what I mentioned this morning… you can call me in for the next management meeting.
Chen Qin: Sure thing!
The conversation ended there.
Ye Shuang set his phone aside and got up to head to the cafeteria.
"Grab me a takeout, thanks," An Shiyu said without looking up from her game.
"By the time I get back, your food will be cold." Ye Shuang reached over and plucked off her headphones. "Haven’t you played enough for one morning? Come with me."
An Shiyu had practically turned his infirmary into a gaming lounge. Sometimes, Ye Shuang wondered if letting her stay had been a mistake.
"You’re paying," An Shiyu declared.
"You’re not broke," Ye Shuang retorted. This girl had bought a motorcycle just because she thought Chen Hai’s looked cool—there was no way she couldn’t afford a meal.
An Shiyu wagged a finger lazily.
"Free stuff always tastes better. Get it?"
"Fine, let’s go." Ye Shuang gave up arguing. Any further and she’d just leave him speechless with some offhand remark.
With the freeloading fish in tow, Ye Shuang locked up the infirmary and headed to the cafeteria to meet up with Bai Yuyou and the others.
The moment they stepped inside, the familiar aroma of food filled the air.
"Wow, it’s packed." Ye Shuang glanced around—the cafeteria was unusually crowded today.
An Shiyu, hands in her pockets and chewing gum, looked utterly unbothered. "During festival prep, the cafeteria gives out free drinks and snacks. Who doesn’t love freebies?"
"You’re still chewing gum right before eating?" Ye Shuang asked.
"I like having something in my mouth when I’m bored." An Shiyu motioned for him to hold out his hand. "Old man, gimme your hand."
Ye Shuang frowned but complied. "What for?"
An Shiyu tilted her head and spat the gum into his palm.
"What the—?!"
"No trash can nearby," she said with a straight face.
"I’m not your trash can!" Ye Shuang grumbled, wrapping the gum in a tissue before knocking on An Shiyu’s head like a wooden fish. She didn’t even flinch, just blinked blankly and kept her hands in her pockets.
Just then, Bai Yuyou and the others spotted them from a distance.
"Brother!"
"Ye Shuang!"
Before he could even wave, Bai Yuyou, as usual, threw herself into his arms without a care for the surrounding stares.
"Yo, Miss Big Chest," An Shiyu greeted Tang Keke.
"It’s Keke!"
With no seats available inside, the four of them took their food to the rooftop—only to find it surprisingly crowded as well, mostly with couples.
"Teacher Ye, Yuyou…" A voice called out. Ye Shuang turned to see Zhixia and Linlin from the Light Music Club.
And…
A folding table?
"Why is there a folding table up here?" Ye Shuang asked, puzzled.
"We brought it up," Zhixia explained, gesturing for them to join. "Teacher Ye, are you coming to the club room this afternoon?"
"Today?"
"Yeah. The supervising teacher is supposed to check in occasionally." She quickly added, "But if you’re busy, it’s totally fine to come another day!"
Ye Shuang didn’t mind. "No problem. Though you can just call me ‘Ye the school doctor.’ No need for ‘teacher’—I haven’t taught you anything."
"‘Teacher’ sounds friendlier. Supervising teachers are still teachers," Zhixia said with a smile, then pulled out a lunchbox filled with homemade cookies neatly arranged on white parchment. "Teacher Ye, want to try one?"
Though he’d rather eat his meal first, Ye Shuang took a bite out of politeness.
"Not bad," he said, glancing at the remaining half in his hand—and then at Bai Yuyou, who was staring intently. "Want some?"
"Mm." The girl nodded softly.
Ye Shuang was about to ask Zhixia for another piece when Bai Yuyou, taking his nod as permission, leaned in and ate the rest straight from his fingers.
Ye Shuang: "…"
reezy rom-com) Good news: Jiang Liu is quite the ladies' man. Bad news: He’s lost his memory. Lying in a hospital bed, Jiang Liu listens to a parade of goddesses spouting "absurd claims," feeling like the world is one giant game of Werewolf. "Jiang Liu, I’m your first love." "Jiang Liu, you’re my boyfriend—she’s your ex." "Jiang Liu, we’re close friends who’ve shared a bed, remember?" "Jiang Liu, I want to have your baby." The now-lucid Jiang Liu is convinced this must be some elaborate scam... until someone drops the bombshell: "The day before you lost your memory, you confessed your feelings—and got into a relationship." Jiang Liu is utterly baffled. So... who the hell is his actual girlfriend?! ... Before recovering his memories, Jiang Liu must navigate this minefield of lies and sincerity, fighting to protect himself from these women’s schemes. But things spiral even further out of control as more people show up at his doorstep—each with increasingly unhinged antics. On the bright side, the memories he lost due to overwhelming trauma seem to be resurfacing. Great news, right? So why are they all panicking now?
Cheng's father told him he was getting remarried—to a wealthy woman. Cao Cheng realized his time had finally come: he was about to become a second-generation rich kid. Sure, it might be a watered-down version, but hey, at least he'd have status now, right? The wealthy woman also had four daughters!! Which meant, starting today, Cao Cheng gained four stunning older sisters?? But that wasn't even the whole story... "My name is Cao Cheng—'Cheng' as in 'honest, smooth-talking gentleman'!"
Heart] Chen Yi traversed the cultivation world for eight hundred years, charging his way to the Tribulation Transcendence stage. Just as he was outwitting his 81st Heavenly Tribulation to ascend to immortality, he was suddenly pulled into a chat group called the "Multiverse Transmigrators Support Group." To his surprise, the group was filled with nothing but fresh-faced newbies who had just transmigrated. [Help! I transmigrated into a disgraced concubine in the cold palace, and the tyrant emperor is about to execute me!] [I ended up as a cannon-fodder villain, and the protagonist is still chasing me—WTF!] [I woke up as the protagonist’s father, but I’m about to be sacrificed in a ritual! What do I do? Urgent!!!] Chen Yi stared at the chaotic flood of desperate pleas in the group and fell into deep thought. "Seriously? You drag me into a newbie transmigrator chat group… only after I’m one step away from becoming an immortal?"
or! A blessing for those who struggle with love, a guidebook for dating novices. Quickly match with your dream goddess! Complete walkthroughs earn rewards, and perfect walkthroughs unlock limited achievements!】 Shen Yi, an ordinary office worker, accidentally downloads a mini-game called Dating Simulator. The mini-game is simple: randomly search for dating targets, simulate dates, and receive rewards upon successful confession. Rewards include but are not limited to money, attributes, and skills. The higher the evaluation, the better the rewards, with perfect ratings unlocking mysterious achievements. Shen Yi plans to use this mysterious mini-game to continuously pursue targets and improve himself, making his life better and better. ...... However, after several successful walkthroughs, Shen Yi suddenly notices something strange - the targets he previously simulated dating seem to be searching for him in real life?
