Ch. 101..110

101 Call Me Brother

“Stop talking. We’re getting off soon.” Fang Yao was very glad that he and Yuan Xiao were sitting in the Ferris wheel. Otherwise, he might not have done anything rash.

Fang Yao’s face was still red when he walked down the Ferris wheel. Yuan Xiao stopped teasing him and accompanied him to the washroom.

When Fang Yao came out of the bathroom, there were still water droplets on his hair.

“Did you wash your face?” Yuan Xiao looked at Fang Yao and wiped the water droplets from his hair.

“Mm, to calm down.” Fang Yao sighed. He felt that the nonchalant Yuan Xiao in front of him was a little detestable.

Fang Yao grabbed her hand and said in a low voice, “If you flirt with me again, bear the consequences!”

Seeing the smile on Yuan Xiao’s face, Fang Yao bit Yuan Xiao’s lower lip as if he was taking revenge. He looked at her big watery eyes and asked, “Am I your first kiss? Why do I feel…”

Fang Yao did not finish his sentence, but Yuan Xiao understood what he meant. She deliberately asked angrily, “Why? Are you suspecting me?”

Fang Yao hurriedly shook his head. Of course, he did not doubt Yuan Xiao. It was just that he was a little unwilling to lose to a girl in kissing skills.

“Let’s go to the next ride.” Yuan Xiao stopped making things difficult for Fang Yao and pulled him towards the other entertainment facilities.

The two of them also played many other rides. With the system’s ability, Yuan Xiao no longer felt dizzy and had a good time with Fang Yao.

Yuan Xiao looked at the Haunted House she had never entered before. Fang Yao said, “This is the only item left. Let’s go in and take a look.”

Fang Yao was a little hesitant. He looked at the eerie door of the Haunted House and was very resistant.

“Don’t you dare to enter the Haunted House?” Yuan Xiao seemed to have made a new discovery. She looked at Fang Yao with a probing gaze.

“Of course I dare to enter!” Fang Yao would not give in in front of Yuan Xiao. He explained to her confidently, “I just feel that the Haunted House is boring. They’re all actors with special effects makeup. It’s boring.”

“Let’s go in and take a look. I heard that this house is quite scary. Since we’re already here, it’s a pity to miss out on one thing.”

Fang Yao was pulled into the Haunted House by Yuan Xiao and became vigilant.

The Haunted House was very dark, and the background music was very strange. The background of the Haunted House was a mental hospital. This kind of hospital-type Haunted House was mostly bloody, and this family was no exception.

Fang Yao was already very nervous. When he saw the blood on the ground, he felt even more uncomfortable. However, he forced himself to remain calm and protected Yuan Xiao behind him.

“Don’t be afraid. If anything dares to come out, I’ll beat it away!” It would have been better if Fang Yao had not said this. After saying this, Yuan Xiao was really worried that Fang Yao would hurt the NPCs here out of fear.

“Didn’t you say that the people here are all actors?” Yuan Xiao tugged at Xiao Yao’s sleeve and felt his body tremble.

“Let me walk in front.” Other than being afraid of heights, these things were not scary to Yuan Xiao.

In order to protect Fang Yao, Yuan Xiao disposed of both the fallen prop doll and the dummy model in the corridor and placed them in a place where Fang Yao could not see them.

Fang Yao actually felt a sense of security from Yuan Xiao. Even when he was with Fang Ming, he did not feel as at ease as he did now.

Yuan Xiao was also very talented in solving puzzles. She quickly found the lost item and successfully completed the Haunted House mission.

“Great, can we go out now?” Fang Yao did not like this kind of dark environment. He pulled Yuan Xiao and walked quickly towards the exit. Just as they were about to reach the exit, a man with special effects makeup and blood all over his face suddenly jumped out.

Fang Yao was shocked. He raised his fist and almost punched the man. Yuan Xiao, who was beside him, grabbed him tightly and pulled him into her arms.

“My boyfriend can’t be teased. He’s prone to beating people up. You should change your target.” Yuan Xiao hugged Fang Yao and explained to the NPC in front of him, whose face was covered in blood.

The NPC actor felt like he was intruding on a couple. For his own safety, he still let the two of them off.

After walking out of the Haunted House, Fang Yao finally heaved a sigh of relief. Yuan Xiao looked at the cold sweat on his forehead and joked, “We didn’t come for nothing today. I’m afraid of heights, and you’re afraid of ghosts. We’ve finally understood each other.”

Seeing that Yuan Xiao was mocking him, Fang Yao walked towards her and picked her up.

“We really didn’t come for nothing. If you call me Brother again, I’ll let you down.” Fang Yao raised Yuan Xiao high above his head, attracting the attention of many tourists.

Yuan Xiao felt embarrassed and obediently called Fang Yao ‘Brother’ before he was willing to put her down.

102 Secretly Photographed

“Let’s go, I’ll send you home. Tomorrow is the weekend. Brother Fang Ming said that he will send us to University A to listen in.” Fang Yao held Yuan Xiao’s hand again, and the two of them walked towards the entrance of the amusement park.

Yuan Xiao and Fang Yao’s backs were captured by the shutter sound.

“Zhu Zhu, what’s the use of taking so many photos?” Pan Ning took a sip of the milk tea in her hand and felt that Meng Zhu’s actions were a waste of her life.

“This is evidence! Evidence that the baddie Yuan Xiao is two-timing!” Meng Zhu was already unhappy, so she asked her good friend Pan Ning to accompany her to the amusement park to lift her mood. She did not expect to meet Fang Yao and Yuan Xiao here, and the two of them looked very close.

“You mean the couple just now?” Pan Ning thought of the couple Meng Zhu had been following and felt that the two of them looked quite compatible.

“Do you also think they look like a couple?” Meng Zhu checked some of the photos she had secretly taken. The two people in the photos had smiles on their faces. They looked intimate and happy. No one would believe that they were ordinary friends.

“Isn’t that so?” Pan Ning only hoped to go home as soon as possible. She did not want to go out to begin with. If Meng Zhu had not said that she was in a bad mood, she would not have accompanied her to the amusement park at all.

“Hmph! Yuan Xiao looks like a good person, but I didn’t expect her to be two-timing!” Meng Zhu felt sad for Fang Ming when she thought of how close Yuan Xiao and Fang Yao were. If he knew that the girlfriend he brought home had gotten together with his younger brother, he might be in so much pain.

She must not let this happen. Fang Yao was also a bastard. He actually snatched her brother’s girlfriend!

“Sigh, I have to think of a way to teach Yuan Xiao and Fang Yao a lesson. I can’t let Brother Fang Ming suffer for nothing!” Meng Zhu’s expression was very serious, but Pan Ning was a little speechless.

She had followed Meng Zhu for a long time, but she still did not understand what she wanted to do.

“Ning Ning, let’s go home. Come with me to think of a solution!” Meng Zhu did not wait for Pan Ning’s reaction and walked out of the door.

Pan Ning sighed helplessly and quickly followed Meng Zhu. She felt aggrieved to have such a moody friend.

After following Meng Zhu into the car, Pan Ning could not help but ask, “Zhu Zhu, you can talk to me now. What was the situation with that couple just now? And what is the meaning of your actions as a private investigator?”

Meng Zhu carefully put away the phone and explained to Pan Ning, “That girl just now is Brother Fang Ming’s girlfriend.”

Pan Ning did not react at first, but when she thought of the girl’s young face, she asked hesitantly, “That girl shouldn’t be old, right?”

“The same age as us.”

Hearing Meng Zhu’s answer, Pan Ning’s worldview almost collapsed.

Although Fang Ming was not familiar with her, they had met a few times. Pan Ning had a good impression of him, but if the girl was Fang Ming’s girlfriend, their age difference would be about 10 years.

“That’s not right.” Pan Ning thought of something even more terrifying. “Wasn’t Fang Yao the guy who accompanied Brother Fang Ming’s girlfriend just now?”

Seeing Meng Zhu nod, Pan Ning was surprised that she had encountered such a ridiculous thing.

“Two brothers with one girlfriend?” Pan Ning still could not believe it.

“It must be that Yuan Xiao’s doing! Otherwise, it must be that bastard Fang Yao’s doing!” Meng Zhu gripped her backpack tightly, as if she was holding Fang Yao and Yuan Xiao.

“Zhu Zhu, are you sure you didn’t make a mistake?” Pan Ning did not trust her simple-minded friend. Although Meng Zhu looked impressive, she was actually not smart enough.

“No!” Meng Zhu’s tone was exceptionally certain. She hoped that all of this was fake, but it could not change this cruel reality.

“Then tell Brother Fang Ming the truth. We can’t deal with Fang Yao and that girl, right?” Pan Ning saw that Meng Zhu did not reply and shouted at her in shock, “You’re not really going to deal with that girl yourself, are you?”

Meng Zhu said with dissatisfaction, “Why not? Anyway, she’s not a good person. She’s so scheming. I was almost deceived last time. I thought she was a good person!”

Pan Ning was very worried about Meng Zhu. If that girl was as simple-minded as her, it would be fine. But if she was really scheming, wouldn’t Meng Zhu be deceived to death?

103 Unreasonable

“No, you shouldn’t get involved. Feelings are hard to explain. If you tell Brother Fang Ming, he and Fang Yao will definitely have a conflict.”

Pan Ning did not want Meng Zhu to get involved in this mess. Although Meng Zhu and the Fang brothers had a good relationship, they should not interfere in this kind of matter, lest something even more ridiculous happened in the Fang family.

“I won’t tell Brother Fang Ming. I want that Yuan Xiao to understand the consequences of doing this!” The backpack in Meng Zhu’s hand was completely deformed by her grip.

Pan Ning began to worry for the girl named Yuan Xiao. Being targeted by this simple-minded but strong girl, her life would probably not be easy in the future.

On the weekend, Fang Ming had just driven the car out of the garage. He planned to pick up Yuan Xiao with Fang Yao and send them to University A. Unexpectedly, as soon as he drove Fang Yao out of the gate, he saw Meng Zhu standing not far from his house.

“Zhu Zhu?” The last time Meng Zhu left, Fang Ming did not ask why. Now, looking at the girl with a bitter expression, Fang Ming could not understand.

“Brother Fang Ming.” Meng Zhu greeted Fang Ming. When she saw Fang Yao sitting in the front passenger seat, she glared at him. “What are you guys going to do?”

“Oh, we’re going to pick Xiao Xiao-” Before Fang Ming was done talking, Meng Zhu interrupted.

“Pick up Yuan Xiao?” Meng Zhu felt that Fang Ming did not seem to be on guard at all. She could not help but stand up for him. “Then why bring Fang Yao?”

Fang Yao felt that Meng Zhu was obviously hostile to him. However, since he had been fighting with her since they were young, Fang Yao was already used to Meng Zhu’s attitude towards him and would not take this matter to heart.

“I’m sending Ah Yao and Xiao Xiao to University A to meet a friend. Both of them want to get into University A. It’s good to familiarize themselves with the environment in advance.” Fang Ming still had a smile on his face, but Meng Zhu’s expression was extremely ugly.

“They all want to get into University A?” Meng Zhu suddenly felt that she had misjudged Fang Yao in the past. She did not expect him to treat her biological brother like this.

“Brother Fang Ming, I want to take a look too.” Although Meng Zhu was talking to Fang Ming, her eyes were fixed on Fang Yao.

“What are you going for? Aren’t you leaving the country with Aunt Carol after a while?” Fang Yao felt that Meng Zhu’s recent behavior was really an eyesore. If she continued to cause trouble for Yuan Xiao, he would definitely not let her off easily.

“Why can’t I go? It’s not up to you whether I leave the country or not!” Meng Zhu was already filled with anger and was worried that she had nowhere to vent it.

Seeing that the two of them were about to quarrel, Fang Ming hurriedly said, “Get in the car. I’ll pick you all up tonight anyway.”

Meng Zhu glared at Fang Yao and sat in the back of the car.

“Brother, you’re spoiling her too much. This girl is being unreasonable now. She’s getting more and more wilful!” Fang Yao saw Meng Zhu’s angry expression in the rearview mirror and felt that nothing good would happen when she saw Yuan Xiao later.

“Alright, don’t I spoil you too? You’ll understand when you’re older.” Fang Ming was nearly 10 years older than Fang Yao and the others. He was the one who had truly watched them grow up.

“At least I know that Brother Fang Ming treats me well. He won’t betray his own family because of an outsider, unlike some people!” Meng Zhu thought of the photos of Fang Yao and Yuan Xiao together and was really angry for Fang Ming.

“What kind of ridiculous drama have you been watching recently? Your words are so sarcastic.” Fang Yao felt that Meng Zhu was a little strange. In the past, even if she was wilful, she would not be so unreasonable.

Fang Ming drove the car to Yuan Xiao’s house. Not long after, he saw Yuan Xiao running towards the car.

“Brother Fang Ming…” Yuan Xiao was about to get into the car when she noticed Meng Zhu sitting in the back seat. “Zhu Zhu is here too?”

Meng Zhu ignored Yuan Xiao, afraid that she herself would reveal the truth in front of Fang Ming.

“Oh, take her along. I’ll pick you up at University A tonight.” Fang Ming heard from his brother that Meng Zhu seemed to have a conflict with Yuan Xiao and hoped to give them some space to resolve the conflict.

Yuan Xiao sat beside Meng Zhu and looked at the angry little girl. Yuan Xiao did not know how she had offended her. Even if she liked Fang Yao, she was not the type to fuss over every little thing.

“Zhu Zhu, are you still going overseas after the new year?” Yuan Xiao felt that the atmosphere in the car was a little awkward, so she took the initiative to talk to Meng Zhu beside her.

“I’m not going. I want to stay.” After Meng Zhu finished speaking, she deliberately looked at Yuan Xiao and said to her provocatively, “Why? Do I need your permission to stay or not?”

104 Foundational Test

“Do you know how to speak or not? If you don’t know how to speak, shut your mouth!” Fang Yao was really angry. No one could stand Meng Zhu’s sarcastic words.

“What right do you have to criticize me? I don’t like Yuan Xiao. Why are you so anxious?!” Meng Zhu felt that it was already very kind of her not to show Fang Ming the intimate photos of Fang Yao and Yuan Xiao.

“I!” Fang Yao was so angry that he wanted to throw Meng Zhu out of the car. She had targeted his girlfriend like this, and she still wanted him to treat her calmly? She was simply crazy!

“Alright, stop arguing.” Yuan Xiao glanced at Fang Yao, signaling him not to be too impulsive. She looked at Meng Zhu again and said with a smile, “I won’t force you to like me, but you still have to respect me. You can be wilful, but you can’t go overboard.”

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Meng Zhu was a little embarrassed by Yuan Xiao’s sudden seriousness. In the eyes of others, her actions were indeed wrong, but this scheming woman was really impressive. She pretended to be sensible and steady, but what she did behind her back was even more outrageous.

Meng Zhu resisted the urge to attack and controlled herself from looking at Yuan Xiao.

“Zhu Zhu, you might not know Xiao Xiao very well, but I think the two of you will become good friends.”

When Fang Ming first met Yuan Xiao, he thought of Meng Zhu. Although they looked like delicate girls, they were actually very brave and had a very strong heart.

Meng Zhu did not want to put Fang Ming in a difficult position, nor did she refute him. She just sat at the back obediently and did not argue with Yuan Xiao.

The car arrived at the school gate of University A. Shen Yu knew that they were coming and had been waiting at the gate for a long time.

“Brother Shen!” Fang Ming greeted Shen Yu warmly.

Looking at the three children who got out of the car, he said to Shen Yu, “I’ll have to trouble you with these children today. Take a look at their abilities and help them choose their majors to see if they have a chance to get into University A.”

“Don’t worry… I haven’t seen you for a few years. How did you become like a parent now?” Shen Yu was a few years older than Fang Ming. This was the first time he had seen Fang Ming like this.

“I’m getting older and becoming more of a worrier.” Fang Ming smiled and exchanged a few pleasantries with Shen Yu before driving away alone.

“Hello, Professor Shen.” Yuan Xiao and the others greeted Shen Yu and followed him into University A.

Because it was a university, many students had more free time. There were also many couples in the university. When Fang Yao saw them, he naturally held Yuan Xiao’s hand.

Yuan Xiao shook off Fang Yao’s hand. After all, they were in front of Professor Shen. Yuan Xiao gave Fang Yao a warning look. However, this action was completely misunderstood by Meng Zhu.

These two people were getting more and more presumptuous now. They actually did not care about her existence at all. If they really went to the same university in the future, it would definitely be even worse!

After all, it was recognized as a good university in the country. The environment of University A was very good. The buildings were beautiful and the greenery was very good. Shen Yu roughly introduced the different teaching buildings of University A to them and finally brought them to his office.

“Fang Ming sent me your and Fang Yao’s papers previously. I also roughly understand your situation.” Shen Yu had known Fang Ming for many years and was very concerned about the things he asked him to do.

Yuan Xiao’s grades were very good. If she could maintain first place in the school next semester, she should be able to be directly admitted to University A.

Although Fang Yao’s results were not good, his progress was especially fast. If he could continue to maintain it, there was a high chance.

“You still have a semester left. Continue to work hard. You should be able to choose a major you like.”

Shen Yu took out a set of University A’s self-test foundation papers and said to them, “Try to do a set of questions. Take about 10 minutes, see your ability.”

Yuan Xiao and Fang Yao took the test paper, but Meng Zhu was in a difficult position. She did not understand the local exams to begin with, and her results were usually not good at all. It was already not bad for her to pass.

“Forget it.” Meng Zhu waved at Shen Yu with an awkward expression.

“Heh, I wonder why you’re here?” Fang Yao snorted coldly and sat at the side with Yuan Xiao to answer the questions.

Although Meng Zhu was angry, she could not flare up in school. She could only take the test paper and read it in a corner, but she did not write for a long time.

Shen Yu looked at the time and did not disturb them. He wanted to go to the computer to check his student’s thesis, but just as the computer started, Yuan Xiao walked towards him with the completed test paper.

105 Winter Holiday Training Camp

“You finished everything?” Shen Yu knew that Yuan Xiao’s results were very good, but he was still a little surprised. After all, even if a student from University A did this test question, it would about 10 minutes.

Yuan Xiao nodded and handed the test paper to Shen Yu.

In the corner, Meng Zhu saw Yuan Xiao handing in her paper so quickly and thought that she was deliberately putting on a brave front. She glanced at her disdainfully.

Shen Yu looked at Yuan Xiao’s paper with an increasingly surprised expression. Not only did Yuan Xiao solve all the questions correctly in less than 10 minutes, but she even gave two different correct solutions to the bonus difficult questions.

“Yuan Xiao, you surprised me. Even the students who have already entered University A might not be much better than you.” Shen Yu looked at the girl in front of him with a natural expression on and felt that her talent and ability were more than enough to enter University A.

Fang Yao had already witnessed Yuan Xiao’s ability as a top student, so he was not too surprised. He was still doing the test paper in his hand, but Meng Zhu, who was in the corner, could no longer sit still.

“Professor, are you sure you didn’t make a mistake? She only took seven minutes?” Meng Zhu had yet to even understand the questions, but Yuan Xiao had already completed them all. Moreover, she seemed to have done it very well.

“Indeed, Student Yuan Xiao is a rare talent. You both don’t have to feel pressured.” Shen Yu comforted Meng Zhu when she saw her glaring.

Meng Zhu was unconvinced, but she looked at Yuan Xiao in confusion. Could it be that Brother Fang Ming had taken a liking to her because Yuan Xiao was too outstanding? Perhaps Yuan Xiao was much more powerful than she looked now.

Meng Zhu shook her head and dispelled her thoughts. No matter how outstanding she was, it was not a reason to be two-timing.

“Yuan Xiao, if you’re interested, I can recommend you to the winter holiday training camp organized by the province. There are many outstanding talents of different ages like you. Perhaps you’ll encounter many new choices after joining.” Shen Yu hoped that a child like Yuan Xiao could obtain more opportunities to study.

When Yuan Xiao heard about the winter holiday training camp, she suddenly became energetic. Wasn’t this the low-level points mission mentioned by the system previously?

“I’m interested. Professor Shen, I can join the winter holiday training camp.” Yuan Xiao agreed immediately. She only had 30 points left now. Earning more points was the most important thing now.

“Alright, I’m also an accompanying teacher. I can help you register first. After the New Year, the training camp’s activities will begin.” Shen Yu felt that the girl in front of him might be able to give him a special surprise.

“Professor Shen!” Fang Yao had also finished answering the questions. If not for the fact that he had been affected by their conversation just now, Fang Yao would have been able to do it faster.

Shen Yu took the test paper and looked at Fang Yao’s answer. As there were not many questions, the results were soon out.”

“Not bad. Your accuracy exceeds 70%. You’ve already improved greatly.” Shen Yu felt that Fang Yao was very smart. His brother, Fang Ming, was the first in the medical school back then. Fang Yao should not be too bad.

“Fang Ming told me that he wants you to learn economic management. I can help you find a mentor to learn in advance.” Before Shen Yu could finish speaking, he saw Fang Yao frown.

“My brother said that he wants me to learn economic management?” Fang Yao knew what his brother was thinking. His heart was filled with medical research. There was no one to inherit the Fang family’s business. He was afraid that his father would force him to go home and take over the company, so he targeted Fang Yao.

“That’s right. He thinks you have talent in this aspect.” Although Shen Yu did not know why Fang Ming would interfere with Fang Yao’s choice, seeing that the two brothers had a good relationship, he should be thinking for Fang Yao.

Yuan Xiao agreed with Fang Ming. In her previous life, Fang Yao had managed the company very well. Their family’s business grew bigger and bigger, and more and more people noticed Fang Yao.

“Who said that I have to learn it just because I have talent?” Fang Yao was not satisfied with Fang Ming making decisions for him and said in a fit of pique.

Meng Zhu was about to say something to Fang Yao, but Yuan Xiao beat her to it. “I think you’re talented in this field too. You don’t have a particular major you want to choose, right? Why don’t you give it a try first? If you really don’t like it, you can choose again during the college entrance examination.”

“Alright, I don’t know what I want to learn anyway.” Fang Yao was very obedient to Yuan Xiao. No matter how angry he was, Yuan Xiao had the ability to calm him down.

Meng Zhu pursed her lips and looked at Fang Yao and Yuan Xiao. She felt that Yuan Xiao was more suitable for Fang Yao than Fang Ming.

106 Talk to You

“Then let’s make a deal. After the new year, I’ll help you contact a teacher from the Economic Management Department.”

As soon as Shen Yu finished speaking, he realized that Fang Yao was a little hesitant and silent for a while. He asked, “Professor Shen, I heard you say to Yuan Xiao that you want her to participate in the winter holiday training camp. Can I… go too?”

Fang Yao was not interested in the winter holiday training camp, but when he thought about how Yuan Xiao would leave him for a period of time, he felt a little uncomfortable.

“It’s not impossible.” Shen Yu could tell that Fang Yao was clearly interested in the young lady. As Fang Ming’s friend, he naturally would not stop him.

!!

After thinking about the pros and cons of the matter, Shen Yu said to Fang Yao, “The teachers in the winter holiday training camp also have professors in economic management. It’s fine for me to bring you along, but I still have to tell your brother first.”

“Thank you, Professor Shen!” This was the first time Fang Yao had smiled at Shen Yu.

“Meng Zhu, how are things on your side? It doesn’t matter if there are questions you don’t know.” Shen Yu saw that Meng Zhu had been sitting in the corner without moving her pen and thought that she had encountered a problem that she didn’t understand.

“I…” It was not just certain questions that she did not know how to solve. There was simply no question that she could understand.

Sensing the gap between her and Yuan Xiao, Meng Zhu felt very upset.

“Zhu Zhu has just returned to the country. She’s not familiar with these questions.” Yuan Xiao saw Meng Zhu’s uneasiness and helped her out.

“Alright, if there’s anything you don’t know, you can ask Xiao Xiao. I’ll bring you guys to attend a few major classes and experience the atmosphere in school.”

Meng Zhu looked at Yuan Xiao in puzzlement. She had been deliberately targeting her, but Yuan Xiao had already helped her twice. This made Meng Zhu feel exceptionally complicated.

Meng Zhu quietly followed Fang Yao and Yuan Xiao out of the office.

The three of them followed Shen Yu and listened to a few lectures from the professors of University A. Yuan Xiao had gained a lot of knowledge. Fang Yao and Meng Zhu were clearly a little bored.

“Let’s call it a day. Fang Ming said that he will arrive in an hour. Go to the canteen and eat something.” Shen Yu had accompanied the children for nearly an entire day. If not for the fact that it was almost the holidays, Shen Yu would not have so much time.

“Thank you, Professor Shen.” Yuan Xiao and the others expressed their gratitude to Professor Shen and walked towards the cafeteria.

Meng Zhu looked at Yuan Xiao, who was close to Fang Yao, and did not understand what she was thinking.

“Yuan Xiao, I want to talk to you.” Meng Zhu mustered her courage. Yuan Xiao’s various actions made Meng Zhu’s heart very confused. She did not know what kind of person she was.

“What do you have to talk about? Little girl, behave yourself!” Fang Yao thought that Meng Zhu was looking for trouble again and stood between her and Yuan Xiao.

“Fang Yao, go to the cafeteria and help us order. We’ll be there soon.” Yuan Xiao could tell that Meng Zhu really had something to say. Yuan Xiao nodded and gestured for him to leave first.

Although Fang Yao was worried, seeing that Yuan Xiao insisted, he could only go to the canteen first.

“This is the first time I’ve seen Fang Yao so obedient.” Seeing Fang Yao walk away, Meng Zhu smiled and asked Yuan Xiao, “How did you do it?”

Yuan Xiao spread his hands and said to Meng Zhu, “Nothing much. If two people can treat each other sincerely, it will be more natural for them to get along.”

Although Yuan Xiao could not bear to make Meng Zhu sad, Fang Yao did not like her. It was good for her to accept this reality as soon as possible.

“Sincere?” Meng Zhu chuckled. She felt even more pitiful for Fang Ming, who was kept in the dark. She looked up and asked with a choked voice, “Are you and Fang Yao really sincere?”

Yuan Xiao knew that Meng Zhu would definitely feel uncomfortable, but she still hardened his heart and said to her, “Yes, we like each other and want to be together for the rest of our lives.”

“Be together for the rest of your lives…” Meng Zhu repeated her words softly. She did not know what Fang Ming meant in Yuan Xiao’s heart. Could it be that she had said the same thing to Fang Ming?

Meng Zhu took out her phone and showed Yuan Xiao the photos she had secretly taken of them in the amusement park.

“These photos…” Yuan Xiao looked at the photos of him and Fang Yao in the amusement park and was a little surprised. He asked Meng Zhu, “Did you secretly take photos of us?”

“Yes!” Meng Zhu had always been a person who dared to take responsibility for her actions. She stopped talking nonsense with Yuan Xiao and questioned her directly, “If you dare to send these photos to Brother Fang Ming, I won’t deliberately target you anymore!”

Meng Zhu did not understand why Yuan Xiao seemed to prefer Fang Yao. Fang Ming was clearly much better than Fang Yao in all aspects.

107 Like a Fool

“Sending it to Brother Fang Ming… that’s not a good idea?” Yuan Xiao was a little embarrassed. Although Brother Fang Ming supported him being with Fang Yao, he had no suitable reason to send these photos to him.

“Not a good idea?” Meng Zhu really could not understand Yuan Xiao’s train of thought. Did she think that cheating was just “not a good idea”?

“When you did this, that’s all you thought?” Meng Zhu felt that Yuan Xiao’s perception might be different from hers.

“I did what? Going to the amusement park with Fang Yao? What’s wrong with that?” Yuan Xiao looked at Meng Zhu’s increasingly shocked expression and felt that this little girl was making a mountain out of a molehill. She and Fang Yao were not going to a hotel. What was wrong with going to the amusement park for a date?

!!

“But isn’t Brother Fang Ming very pitiful then?” Meng Zhu directly voiced her thoughts, but Yuan Xiao’s expression was still very calm.

“Brother Fang Ming?” Yuan Xiao tried his best to understand Meng Zhu’s words. He thought for a moment and said, “Does Brother Fang Ming like to go to the amusement park too? Then I can call him the next time I go with Fang Yao.”

Meng Zhu was so shocked that she could not close her mouth. She looked at Yuan Xiao and asked, “Aren’t you afraid that Brother Fang Ming will find out that you’re with Fang Yao?”

“Why should I be afraid?” Yuan Xiao seemed to understand that Meng Zhu must have misunderstood something. “Brother Fang Ming already knew that I was with Fang Yao.”

Yuan Xiao did not tell Meng Zhu that Brother Fang Ming had seen her and Fang Yao kissing. From the first time they met, he thought that she was Fang Yao’s girlfriend. How could he not know that she was with Fang Yao?

“What?” Meng Zhu’s brain seemed to be on the verge of burning. She blurted out without thinking and asked Yuan Xiao loudly, “Aren’t you Brother Fang Ming’s girlfriend?”

Yuan Xiao did not know that Meng Zhu would have such a misunderstanding and almost laughed out loud. He looked at the terrified Meng Zhu and said, “Who told you that I’m Brother Fang Ming’s girlfriend?”

“It’s…” Meng Zhu was suddenly at a loss for words. Indeed, no one had mentioned that Fang Ming’s girlfriend was Yuan Xiao.

Meng Zhu stood rooted to the ground in a daze, looking a little pitiful. Yuan Xiao patted her shoulder with a smile and said to her, “So you thought I was Brother Fang Ming’s girlfriend, so you deliberately targeted me. Then you saw me with Fang Yao, so you broke down, right?”

Meng Zhu seemed to have lost her mind. She nodded and shook her head violently.

“So the person you like is Brother Fang Ming.” Yuan Xiao had originally wanted to probe, but when she saw Meng Zhu’s face instantly turn red, she confirmed his guess.

“I’m sorry! I was too stupid. You and Fang Yao have to be happy. I’ll go home first!” Meng Zhu wanted to leave quickly, but Yuan Xiao grabbed her from behind.

“It’s about an hour’s drive from your house. It’s already dark. We won’t be at ease if you take a taxi yourself.”

Seeing Meng Zhu lower her head, Yuan Xiao added, “And did you not bring any money today?”

Meng Zhu nodded, resigned to her fate. She did not know why she always embarrassed herself in front of Yuan Xiao.

“Let’s go. It’s good that the misunderstanding has been resolved. Let’s go to the canteen to eat first. We’ll go back together later.” Yuan Xiao looked at Meng Zhu’s disappointed expression and patted her head comfortingly. “Don’t worry, I won’t tell anyone about this, including Fang Yao.”

Hearing Yuan Xiao’s words, Meng Zhu grabbed her arm gratefully. “Yuan Xiao, I’ll definitely repay you in the future! If Fang Yao dares to treat you badly, I’ll definitely beat him up!”

From the first time they met, Yuan Xiao felt that Meng Zhu was very cute. Unlike Yuan Wei, Yuan Xiao preferred simple and straightforward people.

“Alright, let’s go to the canteen together.”

Fang Yao could not sit still in the canteen. He was afraid that Yuan Xiao would fight with Meng Zhu. After all, Meng Zhu was quite strong. Fang Yao was worried that Yuan Xiao would be bullied.

“No, I have to go take a look!” Fang Yao could not wait any longer. Just as he stood up, he saw Yuan Xiao and Meng Zhu walking in through the door.

“Have you ordered the food?” Yuan Xiao pulled Meng Zhu to sit opposite Fang Yao and kindly pulled out a chair for Meng Zhu.

“Thank you, Xiao Xiao.” Meng Zhu smiled and helped Yuan Xiao get a cutlery. She even thoughtfully placed a napkin beside Yuan Xiao.

Fang Yao looked as if he had seen a ghost. The two of them had been at odds with each other just a moment ago. Why did they look like old friends for more than 10 years now?

“Xiao Xiao, what’s going on? Did you cast a spell on this girl?” Fang Yao waved his hand in front of Meng Zhu, but she slapped it away forcefully.

“Stop slandering Xiao Xiao and go eat your food!” Meng Zhu began to feel that Fang Yao was not worthy of Yuan Xiao.

108 Sisterhood

Fang Yao wanted to retort, but Yuan Xiao stopped him. “Hurry up and eat. Brother Fang Ming will be here soon.”

Looking at Meng Zhu eating obediently, Fang Yao’s eyelids twitched. It seemed that Yuan Xiao really had a way.

After dinner, Fang Ming’s car happened to arrive at the entrance of University A. When he saw the three people walking out of the school, Fang Ming was a little surprised because Meng Zhu was holding Yuan Xiao’s hand affectionately.

“Get in the car. How was your experience today?” Fang Ming asked Meng Zhu and Yuan Xiao when he saw that they were obviously much closer.

“It’s pretty good. I’ll go back and discuss with Mom to see if I can stay in the country. I also want to study at University A with Xiao Xiao.” Meng Zhu knew that it would be difficult for her to get into University A with her results, but she could consider entering as a specialized student with special talent.

“You in University A?” Fang Yao could not help but question. Meng Zhu’s score was not even as high as his own.

“Zhu Zhu is not completely hopeless,” Fang Ming said to Meng Zhu as he drove. “Didn’t you win a few special dance awards overseas? You still have a chance when University A’s annual meeting recruits specialized students. However, it will be better for you to receive a dance education overseas. After all, Aunt Carol has more connections overseas, so you have more opportunities.”

“I understand, Brother Fang Ming. When we get home, I’ll discuss it with my mother.” Ever since Meng Zhu resolved her misunderstanding of Yuan Xiao, she was much happier.

“If you want to revise, you can come to me directly.” Yuan Xiao felt that her plan to save the underperforming students could afford to include Meng Zhu. Perhaps with one more person, she could obtain more points.

“That’s a good idea. Ah Yao’s grades were improved by Yuan Xiao.” Fang Ming felt that since Yuan Xiao had the ability to tutor Fang Yao, Meng Zhu should have no problem.

“That’s great, Xiao Xiao. I’ll learn from you from now on! You don’t know this, but I was stunned in the office just now. You’re really amazing!” Meng Zhu had not seen many top students. Fang Ming was one of them. Her good friend Pan Ning was also good at studying, but she was a little biased. However, she had yet to see someone as omnipotent as Yuan Xiao.

Meng Zhu did not know if it was because her studies were not good enough, but she had a heartfelt yearning for these top students.

Fang Ming was also very surprised that the relationship between these two girls had improved so much in one day. Compared to the previous situation, the current Yuan Xiao and Meng Zhu were practically sisters.

Along the way, Meng Zhu and Yuan Xiao chatted happily, but Fang Yao was a little unhappy. If this girl’s relationship with Yuan Xiao really improved, his dark history would be exposed by her in the future.

After sending Yuan Xiao home, Meng Zhu reluctantly bade her farewell. The two of them even exchanged contact information.

“What’s going on with you? What did you and Yuan Xiao talk about just now?” Fang Yao knew that Meng Zhu and Yuan Xiao’s relationship had changed after they finished talking.

“I’m not telling you. This is a secret between me and Xiao Xiao!” Meng Zhu pouted at Fang Yao smugly, thinking that it was his good luck that Fang Yao was able to woo Yuan Xiao.

“It’s good that you two have a good relationship. I told you that I thought you two would become good friends.” Seeing that the conflict between the two girls had been resolved, Fang Ming felt a little relieved. Otherwise, he really did not know how to persuade them.

Ding! Meng Zhu’s phone rang. When she saw that it was a message from Yuan Xiao, she immediately clicked on it.

“Zhu Zhu, send me the photos you showed me today.”

When she saw Yuan Xiao’s message, Meng Zhu immediately sent a photo of her and Fang Yao.

“You’re quite good at taking photos.”

Meng Zhu smiled and replied to Yuan Xiao, “That’s because you guys are more photogenic. Fang Yao doesn’t have any other merits. He only has a face to look at.”

Meng Zhu and Yuan Xiao chatted easily. From time to time, they would even laugh out loud when they read the messages from each other.

“Sigh, I really don’t understand the friendship between girls.” Fang Yao looked at Meng Zhu, who was giggling foolishly in the backseat. He felt that she was harder to understand than a math question.

“What’s the use of understanding? Tell me, how did you perform at Professor Shen’s place today?” Fang Ming asked Fang Yao, who was in the passenger seat.

“Pretty good. Professor Shen said that as long as I work hard, I still have a chance.” Fang Yao suddenly remembered Professor Shen’s words and questioned Fang Ming, “But, you want me to study economic management?”

Fang Ming coughed and explained, “Didn’t you say that you don’t have any majors you like? Economic management is more popular. I think it suits you.”

109 United Front

“Suitable for me? You obviously want to avoid our family business!” Fang Yao did not hate economic management, but he did not like the feeling of his future being arranged by others.

“Ah Yao, you know that Brother’s mind isn’t on business. You’re an adult now. You should consider our family’s matters.” Fang Ming persuaded earnestly, but Fang Yao did not appreciate it at all.

“Come on, I don’t like doing business either. Grandpa said before that you’re more suitable to be the heir than me.” Fang Yao crossed his arms willfully when he suddenly heard Yuan Xiao’s voice behind him.

“Don’t be so childish. I think Brother Fang Ming has a point. Economic management is not bad either. You should study hard.”

After Yuan Xiao finished speaking, she saw Fang Yao slowly lowering his head like a deflated ball. He whispered to Fang Ming, “Alright, then I’ll study hard when I go to the winter holiday training camp. We’ll talk about it in the future.”

Fang Ming had never seen his brother so obedient. He looked at Yuan Xiao through the rearview mirror in admiration and realized that she was also smiling at him.

Fang Ming was secretly delighted. If he could unite with Yuan Xiao in the future, it would be much easier to discipline his rebellious younger brother.

With a plan in mind, Fang Ming said happily to Fang Yao, “Alright, as long as my brother is willing to try, he will definitely succeed.”

Fang Yao knew that Fang Ming was coaxing him, but he was still very happy to be able to go to the training camp with Yuan Xiao. After all, according to Professor Shen, there were many outstanding students in the training camp. If Yuan Xiao was really wooed by someone, wouldn’t he be angered to death?

“Xiao Xiao, do you have any other plans before the new year?” Fang Ming looked at Yuan Xiao in the rearview mirror and asked.

“I don’t have any special arrangements. The new year is in less than half a month, and I still have to participate in the winter holiday training camp after the new year.” Yuan Xiao’s mind was now focused on the training camp. After all, there were not many points left, and Yuan Xiao was in a hurry to complete the mission.

“Then the day after tomorrow, we’ll all go to Grandpa’s house in the south to play. Do you want to come too? There are many entertainment activities there that the city doesn’t have. Just treat it as going out with Ah Yao.” Fang Ming really wanted Yuan Xiao to marry into the Fang family. With Yuan Xiao by his side, Fang Yao would be less worrying.

“Are you going to Grandpa’s villa again?” Fang Yao was a little unhappy. His grandfather had always been strict, and Fang Yao was not close to him.

“It’s almost the new year. What’s wrong with going back? Ah Yao, you have to be more sensible. Grandpa has been living in the army since he was young. His temper is a little bad. You can just listen to him when it comes to small matters.” Fang Ming was very troubled by the relationship between Fang Yao and his grandfather. The two of them were like rebellious children who quarreled the moment they met.

“Xiao Xiao, are you willing to go back with me?” Fang Yao asked somewhat unconfidently. He felt that the chances of Yuan Xiao agreeing were not high, so he did not have much hope.

“Sure, I’ll go home tonight and talk to my parents. If there’s nothing else, I’ll go.” Yuan Xiao looked at the smile on Fang Yao’s face and felt that her choice was right.

However, the reason why Yuan Xiao agreed so readily was because of the system notification in her mind. There were some hidden missions in the villa that could be exchanged for points and special abilities.

“Alright, I’ll wait for your news tomorrow.” Fang Ming was very happy that Yuan Xiao would agree. It seemed that he was one step closer to his dream of getting Yuan Xiao’s help.

After Yuan Xiao returned home, she found Shen Hai and Feng Mei and suggested that she wanted to go to her grandfather’s house with Fang Yao.

Feng Mei did not object, but she was still a little worried. “Xiao Xiao, it’s almost the new year after all. Will it be inconvenient for you to go now?”

Yuan Xiao shook his head. “It should be fine. We can come back before the new year. Brother Fang Ming also said to treat it as a vacation. I don’t think it’s that formal.”

Hearing Yuan Xiao’s words, Shen Hai nodded and replied, “Then don’t worry and go play. I even told your mother today that the restaurant is getting busier at the end of the year. Otherwise, we were thinking of taking you out to play too.”

Feng Mei and Shen Hai really felt that they owed Yuan Xiao. After all, Yuan Xiao did not live well in the Yuan family with them. She even had relatives like Shen Ling. In fact, the Shen couple felt a little upset.

“Dad, Mom, our family will definitely have a chance to go out and play in the future!” Yuan Xiao saw the heartache in her parents’ eyes and reached out to hug them.

110 Mountain Villa Mission

“Alright, our Xiao Xiao is sensible and smart. Our family’s life will definitely get better and better in the future!” Shen Hai hugged his wife and daughter, his heart filled with motivation and happiness.

“I’ll bring you to buy some new clothes tomorrow. After all, this is the first time you’re going to his grandpa’s house. Try to leave a good impression.”

Feng Mei felt that Yuan Xiao was too sensible. Not only did she usually hand over the scholarship to her family to contribute to the expenses, but she also never spent money recklessly.

“No need. It’s busy in the restaurant. Dad can’t handle it alone.” Yuan Xiao rejected Feng Mei’s good intentions.

She did not care much about dressing up, and she did not want to waste her time on such trivial matters.

Seeing that Yuan Xiao’s attitude was firm, Feng Mei did not say anything else. She only transferred a lot of pocket money to Yuan Xiao. “Xiao Ziao, spend this money as you please. Now that Dad and Mom have earned money, you can rest assured.”

Yuan Xiao looked at the extra 10,000 yuan in her account and was very touched.

Although Shen Hai and Feng Mei’s restaurant business was not bad, they still needed to wake up early and work hard for half a month for that 10,000 yuan. Yuan Xiao felt that she was becoming more and more important in her parents’ hearts.

“Thank you, Dad and Mom. I’ll have fun.” Yuan Xiao looked at her loving parents and ran back to the bedroom happily.

“Little 7, what is the hidden mission in the villa you mentioned previously?” Yuan Xiao lay on the bed relaxed. She felt that the hidden mission in the villa sounded very mysterious.

[Dear Host, because it’s a hidden mission, you need to touch a key item before the mission will be activated.]

“Do you mean that I can only trigger a hidden mission after arriving at the villa?” Yuan Xiao was a little annoyed. She did not like to find things to begin with, and now, she had no clue what it was at all.

[That’s right, Host. However, because you have the Academic Genius System, the mission will be easily triggered, so you don’t have to specially look for it. Just enjoy the holiday.]

Yuan Xiao was still a little worried. After all, this was her first time doing a mission in a completely unfamiliar environment.

“Little 7, can you tell me in advance what kind of person Fang Yao’s grandfather is? Or tell me what he likes or dislikes.” Yuan Xiao saw that Fang Yao was obviously resistant to going to his grandfather’s house just now and felt that his grandfather was not easy to get along with.

[Of course, Host. However, your current credit balance is insufficient to exchange for this ability.]

“I don’t have enough points again…” Yuan Xiao suddenly felt that the points in the system were like money in the real world. Now that she had no points, it was simply difficult for her to move.

[Don’t be discouraged, Host. The rewards for this hidden mission in the villa are very generous!]

“Alright, then I’ll look forward to it.”

Yuan Xiao lay on the bed helplessly. It seemed that she could only take things one step at a time.

The current development had completely shaken off the direction of the original book. The plot of the villa had never happened in the original book. Yuan Xiao no longer had any information in advance and could only rely on improvisation.

The next morning, Yuan Xiao called Fang Ming and told her that he could go to the villa.

After the two of them agreed on the time to set off, Yuan Xiao called Li Chang out to accompany her to buy some items needed for the trip.

“Xiao Xiao, you’re going to Fang Yao’s grandfather’s house this time. Is that considered an official meeting with his elders?” Li Chang could not help but ask as she looked at Yuan Xiao who was choosing some necessities.

“What do you mean by meeting the elders? I’m just going to play. Don’t think so much about it.” Yuan Xiao felt that Li Chang’s imagination was really scary.

“Come on, you and Fang Yao have already met each other’s parents. If you still want to meet other elders this time, what else can it be other than that?” Li Chang winked at Yuan Xiao, feeling that the hypothetical couple she supported had finally made new progress.

“Forget it, I can’t be bothered to explain it to you.” Yuan Xiao looked at the smiling Li Chang and could not bear to break her fantasy.

However, Yuan Xiao did not dare to tell Li Chang that she had confirmed her relationship with Fang Yao. Otherwise, Li Chang might gossip more in the future, and her relationship with Fang Yao would definitely be known by everyone.

Yuan Xiao still wanted to announce it after they got into university to avoid unnecessary trouble.

“Xiao Xiao, my parents have always wanted you to come over to our house. They know that it’s all thanks to you that my grades improved so quickly.” Li Chang had originally planned to call Yuan Xiao over to his house once in a few days, but now that she was about to go to the south, she probably would not have time before the new year.