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 Although Jiang Nian was frightened today, he didn't dwell on it. If he had to explain why, it was probably because he had encountered so many perverts in the previous two worlds that the perverts in this world seemed a bit too innocent.

He took off his elaborate school uniform, wearing a pure white short-sleeved shirt and shorts, and sat on a chair with a soft cushion. There was a small ice cream cake on the table, which Fu Qing insisted on buying for him. Jiang Nian opened it, took a few bites, and then picked up his phone to look at the messages everyone had sent him.

He also asked about the progress of the system task and received a message saying that progress was very slow.

Jiang Nian bit his lip, completely puzzled. Why, after hooking up with so many people, had he still not been bullied?

Hadn't he done enough?

Ignoring everyone else, Jiang Nian opened Zhong Rui's message box and typed a message:

【Nian Nian loves you】: Little brother, why are you so cold to me? Did you hear the rumors about me?

【念念爱你哟】: Kitten tilting its head.jpg

Zhong Rui had just added Jiang Nian and didn't reply immediately. Jiang Nian didn't think anything of it. He crushed the decorations on the cake with a spoon and put them in his mouth, still thinking about how to do the task.

Ding-dong, Zhong Rui replied.

【193 Freshman Cold】: That's just my personality, didn't hear it, what?

The vanilla ice cream melted in his mouth. Jiang Nian thought for a moment and replied.

【念念爱你哟】: That's good. I don't know what everyone says about me. They don't like me. What about you? Little brother, do you hate me?

On the other side, sitting on the balcony of the deluxe single room, Zhong Rui had just finished showering. He was wrapped in a bath towel, shirtless, revealing his well-defined abs, and a cigarette was burning lightly between his fingers.

Seeing Jiang Nian's message, he raised his hand, took a puff of the cigarette, and stared at the screen. He felt that Jiang Nian was too eager to hook up with people, but he didn't dislike her. Zhong Rui typed a few words and sent them.

【193 Freshman Cold】: They don't like you? You really think so?

Zhong Rui looked at the tall sycamore trees outside the balcony and thought, "Their attitude towards Jiang Nian isn't just dislike; they're practically ready to fawn over her at any moment. But I didn't expect Jiang Nian to see things differently. Sure enough,

not only are their methods clumsy, but they also can't read hidden emotions."

Zhong Rui realized something

. Was it because he couldn't see others' affection for him that he hadn't settled down, falling in love with everyone he met? This was... too easy to understand.

Zhong Rui squinted at Jiang Nian's reply.

【Niannian loves you】: Huh? Why do you ask that? There can't be anything else, right?

Zhong Rui knew Jiang Nian had misunderstood, but he had no obligation to correct her. Even if he did, he didn't know how things would develop.

【193 Freshman Cold】: Yeah, but I don't dislike you.

【Niannian loves you】: I don't dislike my little brother either.

Zhong Rui was wrong. He didn't understand Jiang Nian at all. Jiang Nian read their chat history several times and noticed something amiss in that sentence.

That is, he hadn't done enough, so people hadn't really come to hate him.

But he couldn't go too far either; going too far might mean he'd be eliminated before reaching the target.

Jiang Nian thought he needed to experiment with that compromise. He

'd use Xu Haiyuan as an experiment first. A name that inexplicably felt the safest in his mind popped into Jiang Nian's head, probably emboldened by Xu Haiyuan's leniency last time.

Jiang Nian hummed a song and opened Xu Haiyuan's chat window, sending the message "Are you there?" After that, Xu Haiyuan didn't send any more messages, probably feeling embarrassed.

Jiang Nian didn't contact him either.

So when Jiang Nian sent "Brother, are you there?", there was an instant response.

[191 Classmate is Annoying]: What? You know how to apologize now? Too late, Jiang Nian, let me tell you, you're all lovey-dovey with someone else, do you think I care? I laugh at these petty tricks. They're useless against me. Only you would be interested in Fu Qing. You have no taste! You can't even see a real good man right in front of you. That's all the ambition you have. You come to me now, trying to please me? No way! You're dreaming. I won't give you even the slightest chance. I'm not the type to go back to an ex, but then again, if you really want to apologize, I'll reluctantly let you get close to me because of your sincerity. You have to stay away from other men from now on, don't flirt around anymore, and remember the cookies you gave Fu Qing last time? Give me two... no, ten times the amount this time, you hear me? Jiang Nian?

Jiang Nian didn't read a single word of this long, essay-like message, but the system seemed to enjoy it immensely. Jiang Nian typed without blinking.

【Nian Nian Loves You】: Brother, I'll come to you tomorrow. Can you do something for me

? 【191 Classmate is Annoying】: ? You want me to do something for you? Who do you think you are?

[191 Classmate is Annoying]: At least you finally knew to come to me. It's good that you know I'm the only one you can rely on.

[191 Classmate is Annoying]: Never mind, I'm in a good mood today, I don't need to wait until tomorrow. Tell me, what do you need me to do?

[Nian Nian Loves You]: Okay, I'll come find you now. What's your dorm number, brother?

After getting the answer, Jiang Nian didn't rush off. Instead, she ate the small cake clean, otherwise it would melt. After finishing, she took out a paper bag she had bought from her drawer. The bag was printed with several small animals with wide-open mouths.

Then Jiang Nian ran to the balcony and came out again not long after, carrying the bulging paper bag. After changing her clothes, Jiang Nian walked out of the dorm room.

Xu Haiyuan, however, was restless in his dorm room, glancing at the clock every now and then. Halfway through, he felt Jiang Nian was too slow and wanted to go find her himself, but he was afraid of missing her, so he sat down and continued to wait.

Then he remembered he was wearing pajamas and might not look as handsome, so he went to the dressing room and changed into a stylish outfit. He stood in front of the mirror for a long time, satisfied, thinking he could make Jiang Nian swoon.

But Xu Haiyuan thought for a while, worried that Jiang Nian might misunderstand and think he cared too much about her. Xu Haiyuan just felt it was basic politeness. After thinking it over, he changed back into his pajamas, styled his hair into a casually handsome look, and then put on an expensive limited-edition watch.

Now Xu Haiyuan was satisfied.

Why is it taking so long?

Xu Haiyuan thought to himself.

More than ten minutes later, there was a knock on the dormitory door. Xu Haiyuan stood up abruptly, realizing he was being too hasty, and waited a while before opening the door.

Before he could even say what he had prepared, the moment he opened the door, he saw Jiang Nian and Fu Qing standing together, chatting and laughing.

Fu Qing! Fu Qing! It's Fu Qing again!

Xu Haiyuan's eyes blazed with anger, but his long-standing reserve prevented him from venting it. He turned his handsome face to Jiang Nian, and only spoke after she stopped talking to Fu Qing, saying, "Weren't you alone? Why did you come with Fu Qing?"

Jiang Nian had indeed come alone, but she had encountered Fu Qing leaving the dormitory building. They had parted ways shortly after dinner, and Fu Qing, naturally, had already approached her again.

Hearing that Jiang Nian had come to see Xu Haiyuan alone, Fu Qing was even less likely to leave; he wouldn't give Jiang Nian and Xu Haiyuan, a single man, the opportunity to be together.

Jiang Nian didn't think too much about it and said, "I met Fu Qing downstairs, and then we came up together."

Fu Qing hummed in agreement, then said to Jiang Nian, "Why aren't you calling me 'brother' anymore?"

Jiang Nian called out, "Brother Fu."

Fu Qing was satisfied, while Xu Haiyuan was about to explode with anger. He had a gloomy face and said sarcastically, "Jiang Nian came to see me, Fu Qing, you should have some sense. Don't stay here as a third wheel." He

was implying that he and Jiang Nian were a couple.

Fu Qing pretended not to hear and didn't move an inch.

However, Jiang Nian also felt that it wasn't good for Fu Qing to be here. He was here to conduct an experiment, and he was afraid that Xu Haiyuan might lose his temper with him because he had lost face in front of his good friend.

However, upon further reflection, Jiang Nian realized that Fu Qing would also be his experimental subject in the future. Besides, Xu Haiyuan was genuinely angry, and Jiang Nian hadn't offended Fu Qing yet, so Fu Qing could potentially shield him. Therefore, Jiang Nian called out, "Brother Xu."

As Xu Haiyuan responded, Jiang Nian shoved the bag she was carrying into his arms, smiling, "Brother Xu, the washing machine in my dorm is broken. Can you wash my clothes for me?"

"But this outfit is a bit delicate; it can only be hand-washed!"

These two sentences were utterly contradictory. If it could only be hand-washed, what did it matter if the washing machine was broken? Besides, there were dry cleaners at Flård Academy.

Why did Xu Haiyuan have to do it himself?

Fu Qing and Xu Haiyuan were thinking the same thing.

The broken washing machine was just an excuse.

Fu Qing was thinking, why ask Xu Haiyuan? He could wash clothes too, why not ask him?

Xu Haiyuan was even more direct. He opened the bag and saw a set of clearly close-fitting silk pajamas, with a faint, fresh fragrance. His handsome face instantly turned bright red.

Jiang Nian… How could Jiang Nian be so shameless?

They're not even married yet!!

How could she let him wash such intimate clothes, and even emphasize that they could only be hand-washed? Was she really being so bold in implying something to him?

Their relationship suddenly became so close that Xu Haiyuan's resentment vanished. He forgot all about Jiang Nian disobeying him and flirting with others, and even glanced at Fu Qing with a hint of smugness. "

My wife asked me to wash her clothes, what do you have to offer?"

Fu Qing was so jealous he wanted to fight Xu Haiyuan.

Jiang Nian, waiting for Xu Haiyuan to explode, smiled at him, but could only see Xu Haiyuan's barely suppressed smirk.

Jiang Nian: ?

Jiang Nian didn't make this move rashly. First, Xu Haiyuan was extremely arrogant and concerned with his image; second, how could a young master possibly hand-wash clothes? Finally, this was just a harmless test; the clothes Jiang Nian had washed and hung on the balcony to dry yesterday. Jiang Nian didn't actually intend for Xu Haiyuan to wash them.

Xu Haiyuan would be angry if he did this, feeling that Jiang Nian looked down on him, and might make Jiang Nian suffer a bit, but he wouldn't directly expel him from the academy.

The task wasn't just about being expelled; if it were only that, Jiang Nian could do so many things. However, the prerequisite was being universally disliked and having a well-known "green tea" image—both of which needed to be achieved.

These were the reasons why Jiang Nian could only do insignificant things when testing others.

But now it seems it wasn't very successful?

When did Xu Haiyuan become so tolerant?

Jiang Nian, puzzled, tilted her head slightly, her tone soft and gentle, seemingly concerned but actually continuing to provoke Xu Haiyuan. She said, "Brother Xu, why aren't you angry?"

"Do you really enjoy doing laundry?"

"If you do, then I'll wash all my clothes for you from now on."

Before Xu Haiyuan could agree, Fu Qing, standing to the side, couldn't help but explode. He couldn't stand seeing Jiang Nian and Xu Haiyuan flirting and forgetting about him. He said to Jiang Nian with a pained expression, "How can you only wash his clothes?"

"I can wash your clothes by hand too!" (

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