Su Ning Learned That It Was Zhou Yi Who Saved Her

Zhou Yi had always been curious about the functions of the system store.

When he clicked into it, he found all sorts of items inside—some so bizarre he could never have imagined them.

If he could think of it, the system probably had it.

The most outrageous were things like "delay sprays," which obviously didn’t sound like legitimate medicine.

Then there were pills like "Seven Times a Night" and body-transforming elixirs that promised... enhancements.

What exactly they enhanced, those in the know would understand.

Zhou Yi glanced at the category label above: "A Man’s Blessing."

Further down were clothing items—some boosted charm, others even had bulletproof effects.

And then there was the "Girlfriend Exclusive" section, which made Zhou Yi’s blood run hot.

Not only were there all kinds of outfits for girlfriends—ranging from seductive to elegant—but also potions that secretly altered their bodies...

Essentially, you could mold your girlfriend into whatever you desired.

In the past, Zhou Yi wouldn’t have dared to even fantasize about such things.

However, beyond the first few rows, the icons were grayed out, indicating his level wasn’t high enough yet.

In the top-left corner of the system was a search bar, allowing him to look up anything he wanted directly.

Zhou Yi didn’t have many red coins to spare for now. Based on the conversion rate from Chu Han and the others’ affection points, one point equaled 100 red coins.

Yet nearly everything in the store cost hundreds or even thousands. For now, Zhou Yi didn’t dare to splurge.

He closed the panel and pulled his focus back to reality.

Just as Wang Yixin was adding a note, she caught a glimpse of a message popping up on Zhou Yi’s phone—the sender’s name was "Zhi."

It was an intimate nickname.

Did Zhou Yi already have someone he liked? Was that why he was so indifferent toward her?

Wang Yixin had always been drawn to challenging men—the harder they were to get, the more interesting they became.

Even if Zhou Yi’s heart belonged to someone else, she was determined to steal it.

"Alright, no ignoring my messages, okay, gege?" Wang Yixin curved her eyes playfully as she slipped the phone back into Zhou Yi’s hand.

As she did, her pinky lightly brushed against his palm. When Zhou Yi looked up at her, she threw him a wink.

The flirtation couldn’t have been more obvious.

Few men could resist Wang Yixin’s advances.

But Zhou Yi acted as if he hadn’t noticed, merely giving a faint "Mm" in response.

His indifference only fueled Wang Yixin’s determination.

If this campus heartthrob was unattainable to everyone else, then she had to be the one to conquer him!

At that moment, Zhang Lili mustered up the courage to ask, "Can I add you too?"

Zhou Yi didn’t refuse. He simply placed his phone on the table. "Scan it."

The screen displayed his QR code.

Zhou Yi’s gaze shifted to Su Ning, who pressed her lips together, clearly displeased.

She wasn’t happy about Zhou Yi handing out his WeChat so casually.

With a cold snort, Su Ning muttered, "How careless."

Zhang Lili grinned. "Ningning, you should add him too!"

Su Ning had initially considered pulling out her phone, but then she remembered her earlier declaration—that she’d never like someone like Zhou Yi. Adding him now would be admitting defeat.

Zhou Yi raised a brow and suddenly smirked. "Seems like Su tongxue really doesn’t want to add me. After all, you did say you’d never like someone like me even if all the men in the world died out."

Su Ning’s lips parted, but she stayed silent, her brows furrowed.

She knew her words had been too harsh—hurtful, even.

But in front of so many people, swallowing her pride to apologize was impossible.

Su Ning had always been too proud to lower her head.

Wang Yixin immediately gasped in exaggerated shock. "Aiyo, Ningning, how could you say something like that? That’s really mean."

Su Ning’s face flushed, but she didn’t know how to explain herself.

Surprisingly, Zhou Yi spoke up instead. "But I don’t mind anymore. What’s past is past. I’m not the type to force things. Su tongxue, you don’t have to worry about me bothering you—I never planned to confess my feelings in the first place."

Her face paled, fingers tightening around the hem of her clothes.

A strange, sour ache bloomed in Su Ning’s chest.

[Su Ning’s regret value +10, affection value +10.]

She had never liked anyone before, never been in a relationship. She didn’t understand why her emotions were shifting like this.

Then Zhou Yi dropped another bombshell.

"If I’d known you’d treat me like this, maybe I wouldn’t have saved you that time."

Su Ning’s head snapped up, her eyes wide with disbelief.

The person who had saved her... was Zhou Yi!?

"You... you were the one who took me to the hospital?"

For a moment, Su Ning’s mind went blank. She could no longer recall what that person had looked like.

But it was someone who had saved her life—she had wanted to express her gratitude, if only to ease her conscience.

Yet if that person had been Zhou Yi all along... what had she done to him?

Zhou Yi lowered his gaze and said nothing.

He stood up. "It’s almost lunchtime. I’ll take my leave—enjoy your chat."

As Zhou Yi walked past Su Ning, the girl suddenly reached out and grabbed his wrist. "Wait!"

It was the first time Su Ning had ever initiated physical contact with a boy.

"Can we talk alone, Zhou Yi?"

Unconsciously, her voice carried a pleading tone.

The onlookers stared in shock.

"Damn! Isn’t that our school’s goddess, Su Ning? Why’s she clinging to some guy?"

"What’s she doing? Begging him to stay?"

"Yeah, isn’t she known for being ice-cold? Since when does she chase after men?"

"That guy’s Zhou Yi. Figures—even the campus belle can’t resist him. Sigh."

"I’ve liked her for ages, and she’s never given me the time of day."

"Ugh, life’s so unfair. What makes him so special that Su Ning would fall for him?"

Ever since Su Ning had entered the school, she’d been crowned the undisputed campus belle.

In online polls for the most beautiful girl on campus, her name always topped the list. Year after year, new students came and went, but her position never wavered.

The line of admirers trailing after her could stretch from the classroom to the school gates.

If not for her icy demeanor and her influential family background, she would’ve been swarmed long ago.

Now, seeing the untouchable goddess reduced to this—what man wouldn’t feel a pang of envy?

Another wave of jealousy surged among Zhou Yi’s growing list of rivals.

[Chu Han’s regret value +10, affection value +10.]

"Holy crap, the sun’s rising from the west! The almighty Su Ning is chasing after your ex-lapdog, Han-jie!"

One of Chu Han’s friends dropped her chopsticks in shock, quickly pulling out her phone to snap a photo of the scene.

Chu Han’s mood soured. Zhou Yi used to be her devoted follower.

Sure, Su Ning was beautiful, but her personality? What guy could tolerate that?

Didn’t this prove that Zhou Yi must be someone extraordinary?

Otherwise, why would a prideful young lady like Su Ning humiliate herself in public like this?

Su Ning would never fall for some ordinary, penniless guy.

Driven by impulse, Chu Han abruptly stood and marched straight toward Zhou Yi.

"Zhou Yi, I need to talk to you."