"You men just can't take your eyes off pretty women."
"That's not me, how could I... Wait, Mengjie, wait for me!"
After the cultural class ended, Shen Mengjie left without even looking back.
Huang Fei called after her and shook his head helplessly.
"Did you piss her off again?" Li Longlong teased with a laugh.
"A woman's heart is as deep as the ocean—you'll get used to it," Xu Shuai patted his shoulder reassuringly.
Such things happened often between him and Wang Lijuan too.
Huang Fei sighed. Who could argue? Everything had been fine earlier...
Still, he hadn't forgotten his promise to Shen Mengjie. Turning to Long Aotian, he suggested, "Let’s hang out together sometime?"
"I'm fine with that," Long Aotian replied, glancing at Shen Mengjie’s retreating figure. "Shen Mengjie has a lot on her mind. Try to understand her slowly—relentless pursuit won’t work."
"Your intentions are too obvious. Maybe start as friends first."
Shen Mengjie wasn’t some naive girl. On the contrary, she understood people well—specifically, the little schemes men harbored in their hearts...
Still, he remembered running into her when she came to the dorm looking for Huang Fei last Friday. That had to be a good sign, right?
"Yeah, I agree with Aotian," Xu Shuai chimed in.
When he and Wang Lijuan first started, they’d also approached things as friends. Only after finding common ground did their relationship slowly progress.
Huang Fei and Li Longlong, however, were exactly as Aotian had said—their intentions were too strong from the beginning.
Not that it was surprising. Huang Fei came from a wealthy family, a minor rich kid with resources.
Li Longlong was handsome, taller than even Aotian—advantages that worked in his favor.
Yet in the end, Li Longlong’s pursuit of Han Xiaojing ended before it even began.
As for Huang Fei, well, it wasn’t over, but it wasn’t exactly smooth sailing either.
"I know. Honestly, I’ve been trying to change lately, and Shen Mengjie has been talking to me more. But sometimes... it’s just... inexplicable. I don’t know if you guys get what I mean..."
Huang Fei sounded frustrated. There were moments when they got along perfectly fine, yet it always felt like there was some invisible barrier between them.
"Aotian warned you—chasing a girl like Shen Mengjie is exhausting. You didn’t listen..." Li Longlong checked his phone—a message from his senior. "See? This is why seniors are better. She’s asking if I’m done with class."
"What did you guys do for your dates and confessions?" Long Aotian suddenly asked Xu Shuai and Li Longlong.
The two blinked, then burst out laughing.
"Wow, something actually has Aotian stumped?" Jokes aside, they shared their experiences.
"With my senior, we’re still at the movie stage. I’m waiting for my next allowance so I can dress up, take her somewhere nice, maybe go shopping, and then make it official."
"Same here," Xu Shuai added.
"Remember when I took Lijuan out and we ran into you guys on the subway? After that, it was just movies, dinner, shopping, and then I confessed while we were walking in the park with bubble tea."
Xu Shuai’s smile was pure as he spoke. To him, this was the height of romance.
"Cliché. So cliché." Long Aotian shook his head. Dinner, shopping, movies—it was like a scripted dating routine. He wanted more for his little girl.
Besides, he’d already taken her to dinners and malls back in high school.
Now that he thought about it, he’d done everything couples do with her long before they were even a thing.
"Relax, Aotian. I might lack experience, but my theories are top-tier. I’ll help you plan the most romantic confession ever."
Back when he was single, Huang Fei had fantasized about how he’d spoil his future girlfriend.
This time, he’d repay Aotian’s help with the perfect plan.
Long Aotian didn’t refuse. More minds meant more ideas—he wasn’t afraid of failure, only imperfection.
In his heart, his little girl deserved nothing but the best. No reason needed—she was simply worth it.
He shook his head quickly, not daring to dwell on thoughts of her. The moment he did, he’d ache to see her, to hold her, to breathe in her sweet scent.
Otherwise, his heart would grow restless—this strange new feeling, like suddenly having an anchor in his life.
Her gentleness had made him greedy...
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Meanwhile, at the gates of T University.
Xue Shaohua crossed his arms, eyes closed, exhaling deeply.
The moment he saw Hu Yuying this afternoon, he noticed the change in her.
Before, she’d radiated innocence. Now, she carried a soft, alluring charm—undeniable proof she’d been... well, cherished.
It left him bitter. If not for Ye Liangchen last time, he might’ve been the one listening to her, sharing those moments.
Suppressing his frustration, he flicked his hair confidently, making sure the earring on his left ear caught the light.
That earring had finally one-upped Ye Liangchen in style—and, crucially, caught Shen Mengjie’s attention.
Tonight, he’d come to T University hoping for a chance encounter with her.
Maybe then he could pour out his troubles and win her admiration.
After all, he’d been the one to catch her eye first...
"What are you doing here?"
Xue Shaohua frowned at the voice and turned.
Then froze.
Because Ye Liangchen now had earrings in both ears.
"Copying me?" Xue Shaohua demanded.
"Copying you? Please. I’ve wanted piercings forever—you just beat me to it!" Ye Liangchen flicked his hair back. "As if I’d need to copy you."
Hands in pockets, he strolled up to Xue Shaohua, face-to-face, before scoffing. "You’ve been stealing my swagger this whole time. Did I complain?"
"Also, remember this—Shen Mengjie is my key to defeating Long Aotian. She’s not someone you can touch... not now, not ever."
+【Epic Battles!】 "Your Highness, they say Linxi Temple is miraculous. Won’t you make a wish?" "A wish? It should be making wishes to me." "That may be so, but since you’re already here..." "..." "Fine. Then grant this princess a consort to play with." "He must be obedient, devoted, and utterly infatuated with my body—so much so that he’d kneel and kiss my feet." "Your Highness, that’s not a consort. That’s a dog." "Then add clever, witty, heroic, ambitious yet pragmatic..." "Hmm, that’s enough for now. I’ll add more later." After tossing out these words half in jest, Princess Anle departed the temple—only to catch a fleeting glimpse of the Bodhisattva statue smiling at her. Meanwhile, Yang An, fresh out of university, was having a very bad day. Good news: He’d transmigrated into another world with a cheat granting tenfold combat power. Bad news: He’d immediately fallen into the clutches of a certain villainess. Good news: Said villainess possessed peerless beauty and royal status. Bad news: She was absolutely monstrous!!! In the frozen wilderness, Yang An knelt beneath Qin Guo’er’s feet, drenched in sweat despite the cold. Desperately clutching her porcelain-perfect foot—the very one poised to crush his throat—he could only think: How do I survive this?! Need answers NOW!
ine. During your journey, you save an abandoned baby girl and become her elder brother】 【You rely on each other, becoming each other's support】 【At the end of the simulation, you shield the now-grown girl with your life, sacrificing yourself to block numerous demonic cultivators. You die, and the light in the girl's eyes fades】 …… 【Second Simulation: You are transported to a world where steam and magic coexist】 【You immerse yourself in the study of magic, obsessed with its research. One day, while out, you encounter a half-blooded demon girl wandering the streets. You take her in as your student】 【You teach the demoness what it means to be human, show her the beauty of the world, and nurture her into a miracle that surpasses even the gods】 【At the end of the simulation, you die of old age in front of the nearly immortal demoness due to your mortal lifespan】 …… One simulation after another, one encounter after another. Xu Xi suddenly felt something was off: "Wait, you said you're coming to the real world to find me?"
d intelligence to keep the plot moving, and sometimes even the protagonists are forced into absurdly dumb decisions. Why does the A-list celebrity heroine in urban romance novels ditch the top-tier movie star and become a lovestruck fool for a pockmarked male lead? Why do the leads in historical tragedy novels keep dancing between love and death, only for the blind healer to end up suffering the most? And Gu Wei never expected that after finally landing a villain role to stir up trouble, she’d pick the wrong gender! No choice now—she’ll just have to crush the protagonists as a girl!
ions, keeping it grounded and realistic】 After quitting his job, office worker Su Yang accidentally binds with the "Enjoy Life System." As the name suggests, simply by indulging in life's pleasures, he can earn random rewards from the system—no need to spend money on beautiful women or grovel before anyone. Just enjoy, and the money follows, making it all about effortless fun. The system comes with a scanning feature, allowing him to establish a favorability bond with women rated 85 points or above. Every 20-point increase in favorability unlocks additional rewards. After suffering through over twenty years of hardship, Su Yang trembles with excitement, his dull eyes suddenly gleaming with newfound hope. "Enjoy life? How hard could that be?"
