Xue Tao had always been intensely curious about that sort of thing.
Colloquially speaking, he was suppressing his urges.
But when the moment finally arrived, perhaps due to overwhelming nervousness, he simply couldn’t get into the right mode for action!
In short, it was downright embarrassing.
Fortunately, Liu Yuanyuan didn’t take the opportunity to kick him while he was down. Instead, she comforted him.
So Xue Tao wasn’t completely crushed by the humiliation.
Of course, this wasn’t because Liu Yuanyuan had suddenly changed her attitude—she just figured that if she piled on Xue Tao in this situation, he might fly into a rage out of sheer embarrassment…
In any case, the trip ended in an oddly tense atmosphere.
It was hard to say whether it was a good or bad outcome.
But one thing Xue Tao was certain of: he definitely had a problem. When opportunity knocked, he just couldn’t deliver!
No way around it—he had to start working out.
And that was the core reason Xue Tao dragged himself out of bed early at the hotel to exercise.
“Old Xue’s back, huh?”
As everyone chatted, Su Bai suddenly pushed the door open and greeted them.
Seeing Su Bai, Xue Tao felt like he’d found a lifeline. He pulled Su Bai aside to the balcony for a private talk.
Closing the balcony door, Xue Tao scratched his head awkwardly before asking earnestly:
“Bro Bai, I need to ask you something.”
“Huh??” Su Bai blinked. “Dude, why so formal all of a sudden? You’re kinda scaring me. I preferred your usual cocky attitude.”
“Ah, forget about cocky or not. We’re dorm brothers, after all. I might’ve been a bit of a jerk before, so… cut me some slack, Bro Bai.”
Damn, this guy was suddenly spouting all these polite phrases.
Su Bai had no idea why Xue Tao was suddenly pledging loyalty to him—it wasn’t like he particularly needed a sidekick like Xue Tao anyway.
Oh well. At least it was a positive change.
From Xue Tao’s perspective, Su Bai now mingled with all kinds of high-profile figures. Take Liu Chen’ang, for example—Xue Tao could barely even toast him at parties, yet he’d heard Su Bai often went on mountain drives with the guy.
That proved Su Bai wasn’t just loaded—his background had to be impressive too.
Plus, Xue Tao reckoned Su Bai was the most physically formidable guy he knew. So, asking him for fitness advice? Solid plan!
“Don’t worry, I never took any of it to heart. Ask away.”
“Ahem, well… I have this friend… who wants to know, if a guy’s, uh, performance is too weak to complete the whole process, what should he do?”
Su Bai: “…”
Ah, the classic “asking for a friend” opener.
So this was about Xue Tao’s recent… mishap.
Meaning, he’d tried to get intimate with Liu Yuanyuan but suffered a technical malfunction?
Su Bai, ever the gentleman, managed not to smirk.
Instead, he fell into deep, technical contemplation.
Truth be told, thanks to the body-enhancing serum and his natural… gifts, Su Bai had never worried about that department.
If anything, Chen Yusheng and Zhou Jialu often complained (with blissful exhaustion) that Su Bai was too much of a beast—they could barely keep up.
So Xue Tao’s question was genuinely outside Su Bai’s expertise.
He didn’t dare give reckless advice either. He’d read news stories about guys trying to “fix” things with pills, only to end up in worse shape.
After some thought, Su Bai offered his roommate the safest, most responsible solution:
“See a doctor.”
“…Wait, Bro Bai, why are we jumping straight to doctors? I don’t think my… I mean, my friend is that far gone yet!” Xue Tao was borderline frantic.
“Doctors are the safe bet. Get a professional opinion—might not even be serious.” Su Bai spoke like a wise elder. “Don’t avoid treatment out of embarrassment, Lao Xue.”
“I… Ugh, damn it, I told you it’s for a friend—”
“Sure, sure, your ‘friend.’ Thing is, I’ve got zero experience with this kinda issue.” Su Bai scratched his head. “Maybe ask an older family member? They’d have more life experience.”
“Fine.”
And so, the secret talk fizzled out.
Su Bai hadn’t expected the drama between the local guy and Liu Yuanyuan to be this convoluted. He had a feeling Xue Tao was omitting key details.
Whatever. If he didn’t want to share, Su Bai wouldn’t pry.
Gossip was best enjoyed casually.
Just knowing about Xue Tao’s… shortcoming was entertaining enough.
Honestly, it probably wasn’t even a big deal. Some said guys often fumbled their first time due to nerves.
Su Bai, being the unflappable type, hadn’t felt any tension during his debut with his senior. If anything, afterward, he’d thought: Eh, it’s nice but not life-changing.
…
The night passed without incident.
The next day, classes resumed.
“I learned an upgraded massage technique. Let me try it on you tonight.”
As usual, Su Bai and Chen Yusheng sat side by side in an inconspicuous corner of the lecture hall.
Hearing Su Bai’s playful opener, Chen Yusheng looked puzzled.
“Wait, you actually studied techniques?”
“Yep. Gotta fix your poor circulation. Trust me, this one’s next-level.”
“…”
Chen Yusheng couldn’t tell if he was joking or serious.
Her cold hands and feet never struck her as a major issue. Whenever they ached, Su Bai’s warm palms were enough—not that he minded handling her anyway!
“Who taught you?”
“Had a dream and achieved enlightenment.”
“…Then teach me how to ‘enlighten.’ My brain’s fried from cramming lately.”
Weariness flickered across Chen Yusheng’s face.
Work training involved real-world skills far more complex than textbook theories. Driven by her relentless work ethic, she’d absorbed them rapidly—at the cost of mental exhaustion.
Su Bai had given her so much; she couldn’t just coast on his generosity. To match his vision of her as a “genius AI girl,” she had to push harder.
Her pride wouldn’t let her accept unearned advantages without reciprocating.
Su Bai, of course, noticed. Under the desk, he squeezed her matte-black-stocking-clad thigh and said firmly, “Don’t overwork yourself. Take it slow—it’s not like I’m counting on tech investments for quick returns anyway.”
“Quick? Hot startups skyrocket if they deliver solid tech.”
“Still slower than my other income streams.”
“…Fair point.”
Money multiplying money would always be fastest—even economics novice Chen Yusheng knew that.
And since Su Bai’s wealth-building carried zero investment risks, his approach was naturally stress-free.
Truthfully, Su Bai wasn’t in a rush to dominate Forbes lists or wield influence. He cared more about savoring college life—as long as daily luxuries were covered, happiness followed.
for mindless slaughter, this isn't for you.] My name is Ye Shu, and I'm a transmigrator. It seems I'm supposed to be the protagonist, but that feels pretty unlikely. This world has been invaded by a system. The antagonists on the other side have suddenly become pure, flawless saints. The female leads have been force-fed the so-called "original plot," making them think they've been reborn. Now, everyone thinks I'm scum. Including the old lady in my ring. And here I am, in the Monster Beast Mountain Range, braising pork. To put my situation in perspective— It's as if, the moment Xiao Yan stepped into the Monster Beast Mountain Range, the Soul Emperor already knew he would become the Flame Emperor, and Yao Lao had been turned to the enemy's side. I have nothing right now. Oh wait, that's not true. I do have a white-haired loli child-bride who's the Heavenly Dao, and her only skill is acting cute. So, tell me guys... what are my chances of making it to the end?
ing gift was a patch of barren land, and disciples were all picked up along the way. He spent fifty years diligently building three "ramshackle little sects," thinking he could finally live a carefree life relying on his disciples. But right at the fifty-year mark, he was suddenly swept away by a spatial rift and exiled to the Chaos Desolation, the Disorderly Ruins. There was no spiritual energy there, only slaughter. Relying on the cultivation feedback from his disciples, Gu Changyuan hacked his way through a sea of blood for eleven hundred years. When the system finally fished him back out, he discovered the ramshackle little sects he'd built back then had developed a rather... unusual style. Hold on... I vanished for a thousand years, so how did my ramshackle little sects become holy lands?!
lanned to earn money steadily and take life at a slower pace. But he never expected... his father's remarriage, and the stepmother bringing along a dependent, would completely disrupt his life's plans...
ut it can buy an entire year of absolutely perfect training results! Su Yu stared at his empty wallet and decisively opened up various online loan platforms. “Borrow a thousand bucks! Recharge my vitality!” Boom! His vitality broke a hundred points, shattering the limits of the human body! “Borrow ten thousand bucks! Recharge my combat skills!” Boom! A basic punching technique so common it was everywhere instantly maxed out, revealing the ultimate assassination technique of Five Elements Unity—Inner Force! When a rich kid hired assassins for a midnight ambush, aiming to break both of his legs, they instead ran headfirst into a monster—a human-shaped tyrannosaur, brimming with dragon-like vitality. With just two fingers, Su Yu snapped a steel staff reinforced with alloy. Staring at the killer’s stash of stolen cash—a staggering quarter-million dollars—he showed a corporate-sincere smile: “Thanks for the pre-exam gift pack, Mr. Zhao! I’m gonna go re-invest this!” Three days later, at the National Martial Arts College Entrance Exam, while everyone else struggled just to reach the passing line, Su Yu threw a single punch—and more than a thousand vitality points literally detonated the entire arena!
