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.
] [Lone Wolf, No Male Gaze] [Protagonist is pursued early on; extreme protagonist-stans, stay away!] The "Carnival Paradise" descends and slowly devours the real world in the form of a game. By chance, Zhu Yan awakens the talent [Roleplay], becoming one of the first beta players. He thought he could develop safely, but after clearing the first instance, he is branded by humanity as the chief culprit behind the game's spread—a traitorous villain. A villain? Who would ever... become one! He'll be the villain! From then on, Zhu Yan is not only a player but also a lackey for the Carnival Paradise. Between the straight path and the crooked path, he chooses the con. With his left hand, he dons the villain's mantle, staging scenes within instances, infuriating players who decry him as a despicable traitor, all while the game happily promotes him. With his right hand, he joins the non-human organization "Fangcun Mountain," which opposes the Carnival Paradise, transforming into a mysterious player who slaughters game bosses, earning cheers of "Long live the expert!" from fellow players. Gradually, Zhu Yan rises to become an S-rank human player in Fangcun Mountain's archives, while also being the Carnival Paradise's certified top game Boss. But when the final war erupts and both major factions place their hopes in him— Players tag his various aliases: "Experts, this offensive depends on you." The Carnival Paradise's supreme Boss throws an arm around his neck: "Bro, you're the iron, I'm the steel; you can't let me down again!"
with countless casualties. As a top-tier gamer, Liu Xuan volunteered to join the fight, intending to dominate with his skills, but instead he obtained the hidden class: [Pacifist]. Unable to attack. Unable to use active skills. Fortunately, with each level gained, he acquired a new passive skill. And so, armed with a body full of passives, Liu Xuan slaughtered his way through the battlefield of ten thousand races! [You attacked Liu Xuan] [You gained the debuffs: 'Poison', 'Fear', 'Burning', 'Bleeding', 'Freeze', 'Silence', etc.] [Your attack speed has been reduced by 99%] [Your armor and magic resistance have been reduced by 99%] Warriors of the Ten Thousand Races: How the hell am I supposed to fight this?!
grated, and just when he finally managed to get into an elite academy, he discovered that he actually had a system, and the way to earn rewards was extremely ridiculous. So for the sake of rewards, he had no choice but to start acting ridiculous as well. Su Cheng: "It's nothing but system quests after all." But later, what confused Su Cheng was that while he was already quite ridiculous, he never expected those serious characters to gradually become ridiculous too. And the way they looked at him became increasingly strange... (This synopsis doesn't do it justice, please read the full story)
] This is a dark fantasy-themed dating simulation game. The main gameplay involves containing various monster girls and investigating the truth of a world shrouded in mist alongside your companions. However, due to his love for the dark and bizarre atmosphere, Luo Wei ended up turning a dating game into a detective mystery game. Women? Women only slow down his quickdraw! To Luo Wei, the female leads in the game are more like tools to perfectly clear levels and squeeze out rewards. For Luo Wei, flirting with every girl he meets and then discarding them is standard procedure. Worried about characters losing affection points? No need. With his maxed-out charm stat, Luo Wei is practically a "human incubus." A little psychological manipulation and those points come right back. It's a bit scummy, but the paper cutout heroines in the game won't actually come at him with real cleavers. However... Luo Wei has transmigrated. He's accidentally entered the second playthrough of this game. His past actions have caused all the girls to transform into terrifying yanderes. Due to the game's setting, most of the heroines he once contained are "troubled girls." Obsessive, twisted, mentally unstable, all aggressive yanderes... The type who will kill you if they can't have you... Luo Wei wants to cry but has no tears left. "I really just want to survive..." In short, this is a story of battling wits and engaging in a love-hate relationship with yanderes.
