To be honest, Su Bai found all the trendy "tests" that girls use on their boyfriends utterly repulsive.
What's with all the nonsense? If you like someone, just be together properly. If not, break up cleanly—why all the unnecessary drama?
So Su Bai had long decided that even after starting university, he wouldn’t engage in those formulaic relationships. The thought of playing mind games with a future girlfriend, endlessly bickering and scheming, was exhausting.
Luckily, he had his "System Bro," so he didn’t need to bother with scripted romance. The current "stats-overwhelming" dating model suited him just fine.
His ideal girlfriend? Someone obedient, sensible, and drama-free.
But clearly, Xue Tao’s stats and character design weren’t advanced enough to land him a non-troublesome girlfriend.
And of all people, he ended up with Liu Yuanyuan—a certified drama queen.
"Let me be fair here," Su Bai said after some thought. "Buying fake jade isn’t entirely Xue Tao’s fault. Even big-name influencers get scammed these days, let alone ordinary people."
"Pfft." Chu Mingzhe rolled his eyes. "Old Xue doesn’t think he’s ordinary."
"True… Wait, no, that’s not the point. Liu Yuanyuan claims to be a ‘refined girl,’ right? Shouldn’t she know more about jewelry? If she got duped, she should shoulder most of the blame."
Su Bai, the detective, was on the case.
Though his argument reeked of his usual sly, devil’s-advocate logic, Wang Haoran and Chu Mingzhe nodded in agreement.
Mainly because Liu Yuanyuan had gone too far. Like, seriously—no matter how annoying Xue Tao was, treating him like some war criminal was just overkill.
"Looks like Xue Tao’s Thailand trip isn’t going as planned. Tsk, what a setback!"
Chu Mingzhe clicked his tongue, fiddling with his suspiciously dog-like Kuromi plushie before suddenly radiating confidence.
"Not bad, ‘Shanghai Bro.’ Just stay safe," Su Bai reminded him again.
That night, Chu Mingzhe went out on a date with Leilei. Su Bai assumed he’d stay over, but he was back before 11 PM.
When Su Bai asked why, Chu Mingzhe just grinned like an idiot and said, "Good meals should be savored slowly. No rush."
No one knew what went down between him and "Landmine Girl" that evening…
As for Xue Tao, Su Bai and Wang Haoran, fueled by gossip, urged Chu Mingzhe to check in with his rival.
Chu Mingzhe sent Xue Tao several messages. At first, Xue Tao replied, saying he was too tired from arguing to bother comforting her and was heading to a bar—apparently, the nightlife there was wild.
But after midnight, he went radio silent.
"No way… Dude, you think something happened to Old Xue?" Wang Haoran wondered.
"Nah. That place can be sketchy, but Xue Tao’s not that dumb," Chu Mingzhe said, shaking his head.
Su Bai: "Are we sure about that?"
"…Let’s wait and see. Bai, you wake up early—message him in the morning. If he still doesn’t respond, maybe we should contact his family?"
Rival or not, Chu Mingzhe cared about his roommate’s safety. If Xue Tao stayed missing too long, they’d have to step in.
Su Bai agreed.
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The next morning, Su Bai woke up at six sharp.
After last night’s discussion about locals, he’d gone to bed before 1 AM. For someone who usually survived on 3-4 hours of sleep, six was practically sleeping in.
"Let’s see what’s up."
He opened WeChat and—bam—Xue Tao had posted a Moments update 15 minutes ago:
[Xue ZhiTao: Morning workout! Can’t slack off even on vacation. Another energetic day 💪💪…]
WTF?!
Last night, Xue Tao was all about "experiencing exotic nightlife," and now he’s up before dawn exercising?
This guy never worked out in the morning back home. Now, in Thailand, he’s suddenly Mr. Discipline?
That doesn’t add up.
[Crispy White Goose: 🦢🤔]
[Crispy White Goose: Chu said you ghosted him last night. We thought you got kidnapped.]
[Xue ZhiTao: ..]
[Xue ZhiTao: As if 😒]
[Crispy White Goose: So… how were the bars?]
[Xue ZhiTao: Hah.]
[Xue ZhiTao: Bars? Overrated. I’m here with my girl—nothing beats quality time with your beloved. Ah, romance is priceless…]
[Crispy White Goose: 🦢🍷]
"Beloved"? Where? Who?
Su Bai found Xue Tao’s wording full of holes… but he got the gist.
Apparently, Xue Tao had made it back to the hotel and, through some mysterious means, patched things up with Liu Yuanyuan.
Good. Good.
Su Bai firmly believed chaotic couples should stay tightly bound—spare the world from their mess.
But one question lingered: How did Xue Tao jump from "storming off to a bar after a fight" to "cuddling sweetly with his girlfriend"?
The plot transition felt… missing a few scenes.
"Oh? What’s our little heartthrob pondering so deeply?"
Su Bai turned—Xia Lin.
He’d left the dorm and, as usual, wandered to the track near the male dorms.
Early mornings at elite universities were serene, almost picturesque. Perfect for jogging or strolling.
Especially when the scenery included a beauty like her.
Xia Lin’s workout attire was, as always, eye-catching.
With autumn cooling the mornings, she’d opted for a cropped jacket over a snug tank top, exposing a sliver of midriff. Classic gray yoga pants completed the look.
Su Bai noticed Xia Lin rarely wore flashy colors. Maybe because her toned figure spoke for itself—neutral tones kept things understated.
"Morning, Director Xia."
"Anything troubling you? You can confide in your big sis." She grinned, pinching his cheek. "Huh? Feels like you’ve gotten even handsomer?"
A 5-point charisma boost was noticeable.
His roommates had spotted it yesterday too, but since they weren’t into guys, they’d shrugged it off.
Xia Lin, however, seemed fascinated, her fingers lingering on his face.
"Your skin’s smoother too. What’s the secret? Does living with beauties really work wonders for a guy?"
"…Doubt it. Just hitting my stride—nothing special."
nce】【Lighthearted Comedy】【Ultimate Gentleman's Novel】【Viewer Discretion Advised for Under 16】 The mightiest human hero, Sharen Morian, is resurrected after a thousand years by his wife—the Demon King. This is not your typical hero-vs-demon-king tale.
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?"
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he colors of other people’s emotions. Light red meant anxiety. Gray meant exhaustion. Orange meant excitement. Yellow... meant repression. At the same time, he could gain unlimited control over one of those colors. Pale cyan: relaxation. Using this ability, he started offering “two-yuan hugs,” spending an afternoon exchanging emotional-color experiences with others. Then came his final female customer of the day— a girl whose emotional color was pure black... —— A week later, Xu Chuan had become skilled at using pale cyan—Relaxation—treating it like a bottle of menthol balm whenever he needed it. That was when he discovered he had unlocked another unlimited emotional color: Purple, the color of fear. So these emotional colors refresh every week? Fine, I take it back—I’ll never call you useless again... —— Much later, after Xu Chuan had accumulated countless emotional abilities, one night, he suddenly found himself inside someone else’s dream. There, he could use the emotional colors he possessed to paint. And in her dream, he painted her a shower of pink shooting stars, spreading across the depths of the night sky...
