Xie Tingwan's single sentence made it clear that her relationship with Zhou Yi was closer than others.
Zhou Yi smiled at the group and said, "Good morning, everyone."
Then, turning to Xie Tingwan with warmth in his voice, he added, "I opened it—I really like it. Thank you for the gift, Wanwan."
Zheng Wei and He Lan immediately sensed the personal connection between Zhou Yi and Xie Tingwan, so they didn’t extend their earlier invitation for him to sit with them.
Joking aside, this was Xie Tingwan they were talking about! Who would dare compete with her?
The men, meanwhile, couldn’t help but envy Zhou Yi. What man wouldn’t be jealous of receiving a gift from Xie Tingwan?
Zhou Yi led the group from S Province to another row of seats. Before long, everyone had arrived.
Teacher Yang, the team leader, was efficient and straightforward. She gathered everyone at the entrance, instructed them to collect their luggage, and then headed straight to the airport.
Before boarding the plane, Zhou Yi sent messages to quite a few people.
You Man, Jiang Ruolan, Kong Huaijin, Qiao Xi, Little Jia, Su Ning, Zhang Wu...
[I'm about to board the plane, Manjie. I'll call you when I land. Take care of yourself while I'm gone.]
[Ruolan, I’m heading to the airport now. I’ll leave the company in your hands. I’ll update you after landing.]
[Sis, Xiao He and I are at the airport, ready to depart. I’ll send you photos once we reach the U.S.]
[Xi, I’m boarding soon. Let’s chat when I arrive. If I have time, I’ll bring back XX’s artwork for you.]
[Jiajia, I’m about to get on the plane. I’ll message you when I land. Don’t take cold showers—they’re bad for your health.]
[I’m heading to the airport now. I’ll let you know when I arrive. Wait for good news in a few days.]
[Wu, keep an eye on Weibo for me. I trust your skills—you’re the best anti-defamation team leader.]
It took Zhou Yi a long time to send all these messages, and even 077 couldn’t help but marvel.
Now this was what you called a true master of time management.
He tailored his approach to each woman.
Su Ning admired strength, so Zhou Yi emphasized his determination to win an award, telling her to expect good news.
Qiao Xi loved art exhibitions and had a more artistic personality, so he promised to bring back a painting she adored.
...
Zhou Yi’s WeChat was flooded with messages, mostly wishing him success in the competition, but he didn’t have time to reply to all of them.
People like Xia Qiuzhi and Chu Han, for instance.
Truthfully, they had never stopped messaging him, but Zhou Yi rarely responded.
Once his messages were sent, everyone reacted differently.
The happiest was likely Qiao Xi, who was pleasantly surprised that Zhou Yi knew her favorite artist and even remembered to bring back a piece for her while abroad.
What an incredible man.
A blissful smile spread across Qiao Xi’s face as she stared at her phone.
[Qiao Xi: Yi-ge, how did you know I love XX’s paintings? I don’t think I ever mentioned it.]
[Zhou Yi: There’s a photo in your Moments where you’re looking at a painting. Unless I’m mistaken, it’s by that artist, right?]
Qiao Xi was even more astonished that Zhou Yi recognized the artist just from that photo. Did he share her admiration for that master?
[Qiao Xi: Yi-ge, you like him too!?]
[Zhou Yi: Yeah, so I’ve read up on his work before.]
[Qiao Xi: Ahhh! I never knew you were into his art too!]
Qiao Xi felt like she had found a kindred spirit, but Zhou Yi had to board the plane, cutting their conversation short.
Hearing the system announce the rise in Qiao Xi’s affection, Zhou Yi smirked.
He pocketed his phone without replying further.
Then there was Zhang Wu’s message. As Zhou Yi’s most loyal subordinate, he took his responsibilities seriously.
[Zhang Wu: Yi-ge, don’t worry. With me around, nothing will go wrong. No one’s ever out-argued me in the fan forums.]
[Zhou Yi: Good work. I’ll bring you back a gift.]
Zhou Yi was always generous with his people.
For someone like Zhang Wu, who had grown up starved for affection, even small gestures from Zhou Yi meant the world.
077: "I’m almost worried he’ll fall for you."
Zhou Yi: "Who? Zhang Wu?"
077: "You’re a little too good to him."
Zhou Yi: "The higher you climb, the more you need loyal followers. Zhang Wu is extreme—when he hates someone, he’ll do anything to ruin them. But when he’s loyal, he’ll go just as far for you."
Zhou Yi also posted a Weibo update—a photo of himself waiting at the airport. Now everyone knew he was heading off to compete.
The earlier he built momentum, the more fans he’d attract when he won first place.
[Ahhh! Where’s CEO Zhou off to? So handsome—that suit is lethal!]
[I think it’s for the international math modeling competition. Go, Zhou Yi!]
[I almost forgot Zhou Yi is still a college student, lol.]
...
Zhou Yi chuckled, put away his phone, and boarded the plane.
He slept soundly on the flight, waking up to daylight in the foreign country.
After landing, the group went straight to the hotel to drop off their luggage.
Zhou Yi spent the entire ride replying to messages while Xie Tingwan sat at the front, chatting warmly with the others.
She glanced at Zhou Yi occasionally, but seeing him engrossed in his phone, she didn’t disturb him.
Little Jia had been messaging Zhou Yi nonstop since he boarded the plane.
[Little Jia: Your fans all say you look amazing in that suit. See? My taste is impeccable, right, Zhou-ge?]
[Zhou Yi: Absolutely. Your excellent taste just makes me look even better.]
[Little Jia: You’re already handsome enough! Ugh, I miss you already. Maybe I’ll take a cold shower to calm down.]
[Zhou Yi: If you miss me that much, just sleep. You’ll see me in your dreams.]
...
While joking with Little Jia, Zhou Yi also snapped photos of the scenery outside and sent them to different people.
He sighed—traveling was exhausting.
But the foreign women here were undeniably stunning, with striking features and alluring figures everywhere he looked.
After settling in at the hotel, Teacher Yang outlined the schedule for the next few days.
"Today is free time. You can rest at the hotel or explore the city in groups. Avoid going out alone, especially at night—public safety here isn’t as good as back home."
"Tomorrow afternoon is the meet-and-greet organized by the hosts. All competitors will attend, so don’t be late. The competition officially starts the day after. Be prepared."
Earlier, Zhou Yi had marveled at the beautiful women on the streets. But when he attended the international competitors’ gathering, he truly understood what "a sea of beauties" meant.
And among them—an SSS-level conquest target appeared!
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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?!
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?
e bizarre and supernatural had descended. The previous emperor was a thoroughgoing tyrant; no longer satisfied with human women, he had set his sights on a stunningly beautiful supernatural entity. He met his end in his bedchamber, drained of all his vital essence. As the legitimate eldest son and crown prince, Wang Hao was thus hastily enthroned, becoming the young emperor of the Great Zhou Dynasty. No sooner had he awakened the "Imperial Sign-In Intelligence System" than he was assassinated by a Son of Destiny—a classic villain's opening. The Great Zhou, ravaged by the former emperor's excesses, was in national decline. The great families within its borders harbored their own treacherous schemes, martial sects began to defy the imperial court's decrees, and border armies, their pay and provisions in arrears, grumbled incessantly against the central government. Fortunately, the central capital was still held secure by the half-million Imperial Guards and fifty thousand Imperial Forest Army who obeyed the court's orders, along with the royal family's hidden reserves of power, barely managing to suppress the realm. As the Great Zhou's finances worsened and supernatural activities grew ever more frequent, the court sat atop a volcano. Ambitious plotters everywhere dreamed of overthrowing the dynasty, and even some reclusive ancient powers emerged, attempting to sway the tides of the world. At the first grand court assembly, the civil and military officials nearly came to blows, fighting tooth and nail over the allocation of fifty million taels of silver from the summer tax revenues. The spectacle opened Wang Hao's eyes—the Great Zhou's bureaucracy was not only corrupt but also martially proficient, a cabinet of all-rounders. Some officials even had the audacity to suggest the emperor release funds from the imperial privy purse to address the emergency. Wang Hao suddenly felt weary. Let it all burn.
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)
