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Chapter 171

“Mom, you’re just worried too much. Let them develop freely. Some things can’t be changed just because we intervene.” Although Fang Ming thought highly of Yuan the ability to think for themselves. There was no need to follow others’ thoughts.

Wei Lan sincerely hoped that Fang Yao could get together with Yuan Xiao. She admired Yuan Xiao very much. Yuan Xiao had done very well not only in terms of ability, but also in terms of personality.

At this moment, Yuan Xiao, who was eating with her parents at home, did not know that she was being so highly regarded.

“Xiao Xiao, when you start school, your mother and I would’ve successfully expand our restaurant.” Shen Hai had been busy with the furnishing of the shop recently. Under Xiao Xiao’s suggestion, he decided to find more employees to expand the shop.

“You have to pay more attention to resting. If there aren’t enough people in the shop, hire more.” Yuan Xiao ate Feng Mei’s dishes in big mouthfuls. After being out for a week, she missed her mother’s cooking the most.

“Your father has already hired a lot of attendants.” Feng Mei picked up some food for Yuan Xiao and said, “After the expansion, we’ll have to find a chef. In the future, your father and I might only have a job to handle the bill.”

When Yuan Xiao saw how happy her parents were, she was also happy. “That’s good. When I have time, I can go to the shop to help.”

Looking at their obedient and sensible daughter, Shen Hai and Feng Mei were very touched. If not for Yuan Xiao’s appearance in their lives, the couple would probably still be living a poor life. Not only was Yuan Xiao their biological daughter, but she was also their luck and blessing.

After dinner, Yuan Xiao returned to the bedroom and called out the system.

“Little 7, check my current points.”

[Host, your current points balance is: 850. Please continue to work hard!]

“It’s already 850 points.” Yuan Xiao felt that this winter holiday training camp was really not in vain. Not only had she learned a lot of knowledge, but she had also gained so many points. “Little 7, did you say that I could level up when my points increase to 1,000?”

[Yes, Host. When your points reach 1,000, Little 7 will upgrade. Your future missions will also increase to intermediate difficulty.]

Yuan Xiao was not sure what the system upgrade meant. “Will you change after the upgrade?”

[After Little 7 upgrades, it will bring better service to the host. After the upgrade, Little 7’s intelligence system will be more human. There will be obvious improvements in Little 7’s language and emotions.]

“You mean you’ll be smarter after the upgrade?”

[Something like that. My system will become more advanced and my thoughts will become more human.]

The System’s words made her fall into deep thought. In the past, she would not have thought too much. However, ever since she met Zhou Nuo, Yuan Xiao felt that perhaps the Academic Genius System was created by humans.

“Little 7, do you remember how your mother designed you?’

[I’m sorry, Host. Little 7’s memories of my mother have been completely sealed. I can’t provide you with an answer.]

Yuan Xiao was getting more and more curious about the ‘mother’ mentioned by the system. What kind of person would design such an advanced Academic Genius System that could be implanted into a person’s brain?

At the thought of this, Yuan Xiao suddenly made a bold guess. If the system was implanted in her brain, did that mean that everything she experienced now was controlled by the system? Could it be that this world did not exist at all?

Yuan Xiao suddenly felt a headache coming on. Zhou Nuo’s appearance had given her a new understanding of virtual technology.

“Looks like I can’t lose contact with Zhou Nuo in the future. With his help, I might be able to design the Academic Genius System…”

With Yuan Xiao’s current learning ability, simple academic research could no longer satisfy her curiosity. Yuan Xiao hoped that in the near future, she could design a brand new technical result.

“Little 7, what other credit missions can I complete now?”

[Host, you have successfully completed the winter holiday training camp mission. Now, there are only scientific team research, University NS Specialty Research Society, international learning team, electronic technology center, carrying out exhibition hall explanation, and so on… These are low-level points missions. Other than the University NS Specialty Research Society that will only be activated when you are studying at University A, you can choose the other missions directly.]

“It sounds like carrying out some explanation in the exhibition hall is more intuitive.. How many points can I obtain after completing this mission?”

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[This mission is a low-level points mission. The time taken to complete it is short. You can obtain 150 points.]

“150 points. Wouldn’t that be enough to level up?”

[Yes, Host. After completing this mission in the exhibition hall, the system can directly upgrade.]

“Then I’ll choose this mission. However, school is about to start. Is there still time?” Yuan Xiao really hoped that the system would be upgraded. Only then would Yuan Xiao know more about this system.

[There’s still time, Host. This mission only takes three days. There are still six days before school starts.]

“Alright, let’s choose this mission.”

[Alright, Host. Your exhibition hall’s explanation mission has been activated.

Please interview the lecturers at the technology exhibition hall by 10 tomorrow morning. Someone will give you a chance to successfully enter the exhibition

Yuan Xiao was already looking forward to this mission. After all, after completing it, the system could directly upgrade.

The next morning, Yuan Xiao walked out of her house before nine o’clock. She followed the subway line and successfully found the location of the exhibition

However, what surprised Yuan Xiao was that she saw a large poster of Wang Chen in the subway advertisement space.

“Chen Chen is already so popular?” Looking at Wang Chen’s exquisite face on the poster, Yuan Xiao was in a daze. She seemed to have seen Wang Chen’s poster like this in her previous life, but she could not remember her emotions at that time.

As the subway arrived at the station, Yuan Xiao walked into the carriage. After three stops, Yuan Xiao successfully found the way to the exhibition hall. When she successfully arrived at the entrance of the exhibition hall, Yuan Xiao did not see the recruitment notice for the post in the exhibition hall. After thinking for a while, she decided to go in and take a look.

This was her first time coming to the Technology Museum. The decorations inside were very advanced, and the unique charm of digital technology was displayed everywhere.

The purpose of the Technology Museum was mainly to educate the public and stimulate everyone’s scientific interest. Yuan Xiao realized that there were many younger children inside who were discussing these high-tech technologies curiously.

The part that attracted Yuan Xiao the most was the Digital Technology Hall. The content displayed here was similar to what Zhou Nuo was good at. There were many virtual reality technologies. The entire hall’s tour was also presented through 3D models.

Visitors could experience three-dimensional images, computer networks, special visual effects, and many other different effects. Yuan Xiao was applying her theoretical knowledge when she suddenly heard the young voice of the child beside her.

“Mom, why is this big ball moving? And it seems to be following me?”

Yuan Xiao could tell that the child’s mother was in a dilemma. It was obvious that she was not sure about the child’s question. The guide in the exhibition hall was introducing a group of children who had come with the class and did not notice the little boy who was visiting alone with his mother.

“Little kid, do you think this big ball is very magical?” Yuan Xiao bent down slightly and spoke very gently to the little boy.

“This is called a body-sensory interaction system.” Looking at the little boy’s curious gaze, Yuan Xiao tried her best to describe it to him in a simpler way. “You can understand it as a control platform behind this big ball. It can accurately and agilely match your posture with the corresponding movement through your body movements and gestures…”

Yuan Xiao was explaining to the little boy seriously. The guide on the other side also noticed Yuan Xiao. After explaining to the children, he walked over.

After the little boy completely understood, his mother thanked Yuan Xiao gratefully and walked towards the next visitation point.

“Hello, I’m the docent here.”

Yuan Xiao looked up and saw a young girl in a professional suit in front of her. “Hello, I’m also here to take a look.”

The young girl was very enthusiastic about Yuan Xiao. Her tone clearly carried a hint of anticipation. “I heard your explanation just now. Are you interested in working part-time as a guide in the exhibition hall?”

Yuan Xiao did not expect to achieve her goal so easily. “Sure, I like the atmosphere here very much, but I’m still a student. I can’t work for too long, is that alright?’

Upon hearing Yuan Xiao’s words, the young girl revealed a surprised expression. “That’s great. Actually, our position for docents here is already full. Now, because two docents are sick at the same time and have also applied for leave, the exhibition hall is really busy, so we want to find a temporary part-timer..”

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“That’s perfect. I want to work part-time for three days. I can leave when your docent comes back to work.”

Yuan Xiao did not know if it was because of the system’s arrangements, but she successfully obtained this part-time job.

As the exhibition hall was short of manpower, Yuan Xiao was brought for a simple training. She changed into her work uniform and went straight to the exhibition area to work.

The other docents in the exhibition hall were also very surprised. Yuan Xiao’s knowledge reserves were extremely rich. There was almost nothing she did not understand. The docents only briefly went through the process with her before she could directly go to her position to explain.

Yuan Xiao’s adaptability was very strong, and she quickly got along very well with the children in the exhibition area.

Yuan Xiao handed the interactive screen in the sensory interaction area to the children to feel. While the children were playing games, she also explained the principle of driving the interactive screen through human induction to the children in detail.

While attracting their interest, she also quoted the corresponding technological knowledge. Yuan Xiao’s professional and interesting explanation attracted many children with parents to watch.

Through Yuan Xiao’s introduction, everyone better understood the unique charm of digital technology.

“Is this young lady the docent you employed?’

Academician Bai had just returned from overseas. He originally wanted to come to the exhibition hall to meet an old friend, but he did not expect to meet Yuan Xiao, who was explaining to the children.

“She should be a new applicant.” Hall Master Chen felt that Yuan Xiao was a little unfamiliar and did not look like an old employee in the exhibition hall.

“Let’s go and take a look.” Academician Bai was very interested in Yuan Xiao, who was discussing enthusiastically with the children in the exhibition area. She looked young, but she seemed to have a lot of insight into this professional knowledge.

Yuan Xiao did not notice the close relationship between Academician Bai and Director Chen. Instead, she patiently introduced the technology products in the exhibition area to the children.

It was not until she finished all the commentary and the children continued to tour the next exhibition area that Yuan Xiao completed her mission. Just as she was about to take a break, she saw two slightly older elders walking over. “Hello, what’s the little girl’s name?” Academician Bai realized that the little girl in front of him did not have a name tag and asked directly.

“Hello, my name is Yuan Xiao.” Yuan Xiao’s attitude was still very polite. “Is there anything you want to know?”

“Just tell me about it in general.” Academician Bai looked forward to her next introduction.

Yuan Xiao thought for a moment and changed to a completely different way of describing it. After all, the level of understanding of the two old men in front of her was completely different from the little kid just now.

Hearing Yuan Xiao’s more professional explanation, Academician Bai nodded in satisfaction. “You look young. Are you working part-time during the university holidays?’

Yuan Xiao shook her head and explained, “I was called over by the guide just now. I’m in my second year of high school this year.”

Yuan Xiao’s words surprised Academician Bai and Director Chen. They never expected that this very professional -looking young lady had just started working and was still in her second year of high school.

“Child, which high school are you from?” Academician Bai felt that this name was a little familiar.

“Minghe First Middle School.”

After Yuan Xiao finished speaking, she saw Academician Bai’s eyes light up. “Did you participate in the provincial math competition and get first place?”

Yuan Xiao nodded. She was a little curious about the identity of the old man in front of her. “Yes, I’ve participated in it. Sorry, you are?”

“Young lady, this old man is Fellow Bai from the Academy of Sciences. Professor Li, the judge of the mathematics competition, is also his student,” Director Chen explained to Yuan Xiao. He felt that this little girl’s future was immeasurable.

“Yuan Xiao, the college entrance examination is in a year. Do you have an ideal university?” Academician Bai felt that Yuan Xiao was a rare talent. Not only were her results outstanding, but her language skills and adaptability were also very strong.

“I want to get into University A,” Yuan Xiao said firmly. “Many of my good friends want to get into University A as well. It’s close to home. Moreover, if we go to university together, we’ll have company.”

However, Academician Bai did not agree with Yuan Xiao’s thoughts. He felt that it was a pity. “Your science results are especially good. Do you want to consider coming to our Academy of Sciences? I can tutor you personally.”

Hearing Academician Bai’s words, Director Chen looked at Yuan Xiao in surprise. With Academician Bai’s guidance, this little girl would probably have greater achievements in the future. After all, there were very few students who could catch Academician Bai’s eye. She would definitely benefit greatly from his education.

“I’m not inclined to any field. Besides, I want to be with my friends.” Yuan Xiao did not change her mind. After all, she had agreed to go to University A with her friends..

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Director Chen even wanted to stop this young lady. She was missing out on more than just a university. “Young lady, you should consider it carefully. There aren’t many people who are recognized by Fellow Bai. You have to seize this opportunity.”

Academician Bai was not too surprised to hear Yuan Xiao’s words. Generally speaking, genius students like Yuan Xiao had very strong personalities. Academician Bai had seen many of them, so he would not restrict their thoughts.

Moreover, Yuan Xiao said that she was not inclined to any field. This made Academician Bai even more curious. If the top scorer of the provincial Math competition did not have Math as her favorite subject, then her strength would only be more surprising.

“ lt’s okay. You can consider it carefully. This is Grandpa Bai l s personal business card. You can contact me if you have any thoughts.” Academician Bai handed a business card to Yuan Xiao and smiled kindly at her before turning to leave.

Director Chen felt that it was a pity, but the little girl in front of him should still have a chance.

Yuan Xiao glanced at the business card in her hand. Academician Bai l s name and contact information were printed on it. She carefully put the business card back in her pocket and continued to do her job as a docent.

After returning home, Yuan Xiao put the business card she had received into a

dictionary and asked the system in her mind, “Little 7, is this Academician Bai very powerful?”

[Host, it costs 50 points to check the character profile!]

Yuan Xiao could not help but roll her eyes. She silently opened the search interface on her computer. “Can’t I search it myself?”

[Don’t be too stingy, Host. You already have 850 points. After completing the mission in the exhibition hall, you have already reached 1,000 points!]

Yuan Xiao ignored it and silently entered Academician Bai l s name on the computer keyboard. “Then I’ll save the points for you to upgrade. There’s free information to check. Why do I have to look at the fees?

Yuan Xiao pointed at the personal information displayed on the interface and said in satisfaction, “Look, this introduction is so rich.”

Yuan Xiao looked at Academician Bai t s dense personal resume seriously and realized that he was a national treasure. He had developed countless scientific projects independently and had also nurtured many famous students in various fields.

“It seems that Fellow Bai is quite impressive.” Yuan Xiao felt that it was necessary for her to keep in touch with this old man. After all, if she wanted the Academic Genius System to continuously upgrade, it would be much easier for her to complete the mission with the help of an exceptionally outstanding elder.

[As long as the host is willing to work hard, you might reach a powerful height in the future!]

“Little % have you secretly leveled up behind my back? Why did you learn to flatter others? I feel that you’re much more humane than before.”

When the system heard Yuan Xiao’s words, the cold electronic voice seemed to have become a little aggrieved.

[Host, Little 7 is the most advanced system after all. It’s normal for me to have some basic emotions. If I upgrade through points, I’ll unlock more advanced functions in the future!]

Yuan Xiao was a little curious about what the highest level of the system was like. “After obtaining 1,000 points, you can advance from the beginner level to the intermediate level. How many points do you need to obtain to advance to the advanced level?”

[If the host obtains 2,000 points, the system can be upgraded from intermediate to advanced. For 5,000 points, the system can be upgraded to special level.]

“There’s a special grade?” Yuan Xiao suddenly felt that her road to advancement was still very long. It was already not easy to accumulate 1,000 points. The current Yuan Xiao did not even dare to think about 5,000 points.

[That’s right, Host. After upgrading to intermediate mode, Little 7 will increase more emotional mode and skills. After upgrading to advanced mode, Little 7 will become more humane. Moreover, it will have the ability to affect people other than the Host.]

“You mean that after reaching the advanced level, you can directly affect others?”

[That’s right, Host.]

Yuan Xiao suddenly became interested. If the system could affect the actions and thoughts of others, its ability would not only increase learning.

“What if it’s the special level?”

[If I reach the special level, the Host can directly control the plot direction of the entire book. Moreover, Little 7 can directly materialize.]

“Materialize? Into something physical?” Yuan Xiao could not understand for a moment. “Do you mean that after reaching the special level, you will directly run out of my brain?

[Something like that, Host. Little 7 can meet you then!]

Listening to the system’s description, Yuan Xiao suddenly began to look forward to the day she advanced to special level. Not only could she directly summon the system, but she could also control the fate of other characters. Yuan Xiao felt that this ability was simply too powerful..

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[Then, Host, you have to work hard. Don’t always think of controlling other people’s fate. You have to look forward to meeting Little 7 even more!]

Yuan Xiao knew that Little 7 had read her thoughts again. She asked unhappily,

“Is there no way to protect the host’s privacy when the system upgrades?”

Seeing that Little 7 did not answer immediately, Yuan Xiao realized that it must really have a function to protect privacy. She hurriedly asked, “Little 7, you have to tell the truth. Is there a function to protect personal privacy that you didn’t tell me?

[Host, do you dislike being telepathic with Little 7 so much?]

Yuan Xiao snorted coldly and said unwaveringly, “Don’t give me that. I can’t see what you’re thinking. How can it be considered telepathy?”

[Alright, then Host, work hard. Upgrade to Advanced Mode and you can activate the function to protect your privacy. Little 7 won’t be able to read your thoughts easily.]

Hearing the system’s words, Yuan Xiao was even more determined to level up.

“Now, as long as I complete the mission at the Science and Technology Exhibition Hall, I can welcome your first upgrade.” Yuan Xiao thought for a moment and asked the system, “How many points can I obtain by helping Fang Yao and Zhao Yu get into University A?”

(That depends on everyone’s results. The higher their results are, the more? points you will obtain.]

“Looks like I have to ramp up everyone’s tuition after school starts… I ‘

The system seemed to have sensed Yuan Xiao’s emotions. Those people would probably not have an easy time after school started.

After three days of part-time work in the exhibition hall, Yuan Xiao successfully obtained 150 points and welcomed the first upgrade of the system.

[Dear Host, congratulations on reaching 1,000 points. Little 7 will undergo a

full upgrade next. During this period, Little 7 will temporarily be in a dormant state.]

“How long will it take to level up?” Yuan Xiao did not expect the system to be dormant. When she thought of the voice in her mind suddenly disappearing, Yuan Xiao was not used to it.

[About a week.]

“It actually takes so long. School would have already started for a few days.” Yuan Xiao thought for a moment and asked the system, “Then how can I do missions without you?

[Little 7 is only temporarily dormant. The mission system will still be recorded in the background. Host, don’t worry.]

Yuan Xiao became more and more curious about the designer of the Academic Genius System. According to the system’s introduction, the world Yuan Xiao lived in was a novel. How could it prove that the system was not part of the plot of the novel?

Yuan Xiao felt a headache when she thought about this. After binding herself to the system, Yuan Xiao was focused on changing her original fate, but she had never thought carefully about what kind of world she was living in.

[Then, Host, Little 7 will rest first. Let’s meet again in a week!]

As the system’s electronic voice disappeared, Yuan Xiao felt as if her mind had gone blank, but she quickly returned to normal.

“Forget it, let’s not think about this for now.” Yuan Xiao decided to consider these things after Fang Yao’s college entrance examination ended. The results of the study group members were still stable. Yuan Xiao composed a message and sent it to the group chat of the study group.

“There are only three days left until the start of school. Everyone, adjust your condition. Our study group is about to start again!”

After sending the message, Yuan Xiao was about to put her cell phone down when it vibrated a few times.

“Teacher Yuan, I haven’t forgotten to study hard during the holidays. Now, I can’t suppress my enthusiasm for studying!” Zhao Yu replied to Yuan Xiao’s group message almost instantly.

Li Chang: “I think you’ve been playing with your phone. You replied so quickly!” Li Chang’s words were accompanied by an emoji rolling its eyes.

Yuan Xiao finally understood that Li Chang and Zhao Yu were likely playing with their cell phones. Looking at Li Chang and Zhao Yu, who were arguing in the group, Yuan Xiao saw Wang Chen send a message. “You guys can go back to school soon. That’s great…

wang Chen sent an emoji with an aggrieved expression. His appearance made Zhao Yu and Li Chang excited.

Li Chang: “Ahhh—Chen Chen, you’re finally online! I’ve bought your new album! You must give me your autograph when we meet!

Zhao Yu: “Wang Chen, ignore her. She’s just a brainless fan. When we meet, sign a few more for me. I heard that your signature is worth a lot now. After I sell it, we’ll split it 30-70!”

Wang Chen: “I want to give you guys an autograph, but my schedule is filled by my manager now. I don’t know when I will be able to meet everyone..”

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Seeing that they were chatting happily, Yuan Xiao typed another message and sent it.

“Chen Chen, will you continue to go to school when school starts?”

Because of Yuan Xiao’s actions, Wang Chen became famous much earlier. Yuan Xiao was worried that her actions would affect the trajectory of Wang Chen’s life in his previous life. After all, when he became famous in his previous life, he had already graduated.

“I l l]. go to school, but I definitely can’t go every day. It would probably affect my college entrance examination results.” Wang Chen felt a little regretful. After all, although it was a little tedious to study in the study group, everyone was very happy.

Li Chang: “Chen Chen, you’ll probably go to the Music Academy or Film Academy, right? After all, you’re so popular now. It shouldn’t be possible for you to go to an ordinary university.”

Zhao Yu: “Didn’t we agree to go to University A together? Chen Chen, don’t turn your back on us.”

Yuan Xiao remembered that in her previous life, Wang Chen’s academic qualifications did not seem to be very high. It seemed that he only became more professional after going to a foreign music academy to further his studies.

Yuan Xiao: “If you encounter any difficulties in your studies, you can contact me at any time.”

Wang Chen: “Thank you, Teacher Xiao Xiao! Thank you, Study Group!’

Through the screen, Yuan Xiao seemed to have already seen Wang Chen’s obedient smile.

Li Chang: “Why don’t I see Colonel Fang? Zhao Yu, where did your boss go?” Yuan Xiao looked at Li Chang’s message and suddenly realized that she had barely contacted Fang Yao after returning from the winter holiday training camp.

Other than occasionally sending a few messages to each other at night, Fang Yao seemed to have disappeared.

Zhao Yu: “I can’t contact Boss either. He always says that he’s busy and that we can talk after school starts.”

Seeing that no one had much contact with Fang Yao, Yuan Xiao exited the group chat interface and found Meng Zhu’s number from her cell phone contact. She looked at the time. Seeing that it was not too late, she made a call.

“Hello, Zhu Zhu. Are you home now?

“Xiao Xiao, I’m at Brother Fang Ming’s house. My mother went to the fashion exhibition again. I’m here at Auntie Wei Lan’s house for dinner.” Meng Zhu was very happy to be able to come to Fang Ming’s house. After all, Meng Zhu was very happy to spend more time with him.

“Are you still eating now? Why don’t I call you later?” She wanted to call Fang Yao directly, but she did not know what to take the initiative to talk about.

“It’s fine. We’ve already finished eating. Auntie Wei Lan and I are eating fruits.” Meng Zhu lay leisurely on the sofa. Wei Lan, who was sitting not far away with a face mask, also noticed Meng Zhu’s call.

“Is it Xiao Xiao?” Wei Lan leaned over with a facial mask. Seeing Meng Zhu nod, Wei Lan walked closer and leaned over to say on the phone, “Xiao Xiao, find time to come to Auntie’s house to play. It’s been a long time since we last met. Auntie misses you quite a lot.”

“Okay, Auntie.” Yuan Xiao’s heart warmed when she heard Wei Lan’s enthusiastic voice on the phone.

“Zhu Zhu, is Fang Yao at home too?” Yuan Xiao did not hear Fang Yao’s voice and asked Meng Zhu softly on the phone.

“He was around during dinner, but he should be back in the study to study already.” Meng Zhu glanced in the direction of the second floor and said unhappily, “Xiao Xiao, you might not know this yet, but Fang Yao seems to have been stimulated by something. Recently, he’s been studying. The moment he sees Brother Fang Ming, he pesters him to tutor.”

“Has Fang Yao been studying?” Yuan Xiao did not expect Fang Yao to have been studying. After not seeing him for so long, Yuan Xiao thought that Fang Yao was still angry with her. After all, during the winter holiday training camp, the matter of her borrowing notes from Zhou Nuo had indeed made Fang Yao very unhappy.

“That’s right. It’s very abnormal. Fang Yao stays in the house every day and is engrossed in his studies. He doesn’t even go when Sun Yan asks him to go out to play basketball.”

Meng Zhu did not like Fang Yao always pestering Fang Ming. Brother Fang Ming did not spend much time at home to begin with, and with Fang Yao always pulling Fang Ming to the study to tutor him, Meng Zhu would not even have the chance to be alone with Brother Fang Ming. “Xiao Xiao, did Fang Yao perform too badly in the training camp you participated in? His self-esteem was thwarted. Otherwise, why did he seem like a different person when he came back?”

“No, Ah Yao performed very well in the training camp. His results have been improving.”

Hearing Yuan Xiao’s words on the phone, Wei Lan thought for a moment and gestured for Meng Zhu to put the phone on speaker.

“Xiao Xiao, I think Ah Yao is afraid that he’ll be too different from you. After all, your results are so good. It’s normal for him to feel a little pressured.”

Yuan Xiao felt that Wei Lan’s words were also possible. After all, Fang Yao had once asked her if she would find his results bad..

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“Then Auntie, persuade him more. I actually don’t mind his results.” Yuan Xiao’s heart ached when she thought of Fang Yao’s hard work.

“School will start in two days. Why don’t you come and persuade him personally tomorrow?” Wei Lan was very happy to hear Yuan Xiao’s concern for Fang Yao.

“Alright, Auntie, when is it convenient for you tomorrow?” Yuan Xiao was also worried about Fang Yao’s condition and planned to go over personally to take a look.

“Anytime, Xiao Xiao.” The smile on Wei Lan’s face became even more obvious. “As long as you’re willing to come to Auntie’s house, our entire family will welcome you anytime! I ‘

After hanging up the phone, Yuan Xiao lay on the bed in boredom. The system had entered a dormant state, and it was not good to disturb Fang Yao while he was studying. This was the first time Yuan Xiao felt so free and lonely.

Looking at the contacts on her phone, Yuan Xiao realized that she had unknowingly made many friends. She was not as miserable and lonely as in her previous life. Yuan Xiao had gained a lot of friendship in this life. Li Chang, Meng Zhu, Pan Ning, and Wang Xin were all friends that Yuan Xiao cherished very much.

Yuan Xiao’s finger stopped at Fang Yao’s number. After thinking for a moment, she did not call. Instead, she added a heart-shaped symbol behind Fang Yao’s contact name.

Fang Yao was Yuan Xiao’s greatest surprise after her rebirth. In her previous life, they did not interact much. In this life, Fang Yao was already a unique existence to Yuan Xiao.

Yuan Xiao slept well that night. When she walked out of the bedroom in the

morning, Shen Hai and Feng Mei had already gone to the restaurant to work.

There was breakfast prepared for Yuan Xiao on the dining table in the living room. Her parents even thoughtfully wrote a note to remind Yuan Xiao to heat up the food.

After breakfast, Yuan Xiao walked out of the house at around nine o’clock.

When she arrived at the Fang family villa, Wei Lan was sitting in the garden playing with a puppy. When she saw Yuan Xiao, Wei Lan hurriedly stood up and walked towards her.

“Xiao Xiao, you’re quite early.” Wei Lan could not help but smile. The earlier Yuan Xiao came, the more concerned she was about Fang Yao.

“There’s nothing much going on at home. Auntie, where did this puppy come from?” Yuan Xiao remembered that the last time she came to the Fang family, she had not seen this white mini bichon frise.

“A friend of mine went out of town for something, so she handed the puppy to me to take care of for a few days.”

The white puppy did not seem to be reserved at all. It circled around Yuan Xiao’s feet, looking very cute.

Due to Sun Li l s allergy to pets, Yuan Xiao had never raised a pet in the Yuan Family. Shen Hai and Feng Mei worked hard, so Yuan Xiao could not raise pets to increase their burden.

Although she had never had a pet, Yuan Xiao actually liked these fluffy little animals, especially puppies.

“Auntie, what’s its name?

“It’s called Snowball. My friend saw that it was a little white ball and gave it this simple name.”

Although the puppy looked young, it actually reacted when it heard its name.

Yuan Xiao found it very interesting. She squatted down and gently stroked the puppy’s head. “Snowball, you’re so obedient.”

Seeing that Yuan Xiao liked puppies very much, Wei Lan had already made a mental note to give her a puppy if there was a chance.

“Xiao Xiao, do you like puppies a lot?”

Yuan Xiao kept stroking the puppy’s head. It seemed to like being stroked by Yuan Xiao too. It rolled over and lay on the ground. Yuan Xiao was completely captivated by the little fellow in front of her, and her eyes became much gentler.

“I like it very much, but I haven’t had the chance to raise it. I don’t have time now too.”

Hearing Yuan Xiao’s disappointed tone, Wei Lan comforted her. “There will be a chance in the future, but…”

Wei Lan thought of her son and said to Yuan Xiao with a smile, “Ah Yao is a

little afraid of dogs, but he refuses to admit it.”

“Ah Yao is afraid of dogs?” Yuan Xiao was a little surprised. She looked at the cute little white ball beside her and asked hesitantly, “Even such puppies?

Wei Lan paused for a moment, then smiled and nodded. “I would think so.

Anyway, on the first day Snowball arrived at our house, Ah Yao explicitly forbade it from entering the bedroom and study.”

Yuan Xiao thought of the scene of Fang Yao and this little white ball confronting each other and found it funny. “It shouldn’t be that serious. After all, Snowball is so cute.”

“You can carry Snowball up later. Ah Yao will return to the bedroom after breakfast.” Wei Lan thought of how her son was frightened by this puppy and found it interesting. She quickly reached an agreement with Yuan Xiao.

Snowball was held in Yuan Xiao’s arms as they walked to Fang Yao’s bedroom door..

Chapter 178

Wei Lan stared at Yuan Xiao, who was carrying the puppy to the second floor.

She sat on the sofa in the hall and waited to listen to how things would unfold.

After two to three minutes, Wei Lan heard a scream from Fang Yao’s bedroom. Satisfied, she picked up the magazine on the coffee table and flipped through it.

In the bedroom, Fang Yao leaned against the bed. Yuan Xiao stood in front of him in a daze, holding Snowball in her arms.

“Why are you screaming? You’re scaring Snowball.” Yuan Xiao comforted Snowball and patiently rubbed its soft back. It felt especially good.

“Why did you bring it in?!” Fang Yao calmed down a little. Just now, when he saw that the person who knocked on the door was Yuan Xiao, Fang Yao was surprised and happy. Just as he was about to go forward and hug her, he accidentally touched the puppy in her arms. Fang Yao was really shocked.

“Are you really that afraid of dogs?” Yuan Xiao looked at the puppy curled up in her arms and then at Fang Yao, who was more than 1.8 meters tall, standing by the bed. She felt that the contrast was really too great.

“Who said I’m afraid of dogs? I just don’t like them.”

Looking at Fang Yao’s stubborn expression, Yuan Xiao found it interesting and walked closer to him with Snowball in her arms.

“Why not? This little guy is so cute.”

Fang Yao looked at the little white dog in Yuan Xiao’s arms. At this moment, it was looking at him in a daze, its eyes very obedient and a little innocent. Fang Yao calmed down a little. Just as he was about to raise his hand and try to touch the puppy, he thought for a moment and retracted his hand.

“Forget it. You should send it outside.”

Yuan Xiao could tell that Fang Yao actually liked this puppy, but she did not know why he did not dare to approach it.

“I’ll hug it. Just touch its back.” Yuan Xiao walked closer to Fang Yao and gestured for him to touch the puppy.

Looking at Yuan Xiao’s serious expression, Fang Yao finally reached out and gently touched the puppy’s back. The white curly hair was very soft. Fang Yao’s fingers gently touched Snowball’s curly hair and his heart finally relaxed a little.

Just as Fang Yao was finally stroking the puppy naturally, Snowball suddenly turned its head and licked the back of his hand. The wet feeling made Fang Yao retract his arm.

Realizing that his reaction was too big, Fang Yao explained in embarrassment,

“I’m not afraid. I just don’t like dogs very much.”

Yuan Xiao looked at Fang Yao’s stubborn appearance and took a few steps back. She slowly said, “It’s fine even if you’re afraid. Everyone has something they like, something they hate, and something they’re afraid of. This is normal.”

Yuan Xiao’s words comforted Fang Yao. He looked into Yuan Xiao’s eyes and said with a bitter smile, “If I could think like you, I would have been happier when I was young.”

Yuan Xiao felt that Fang Yao seemed to have something on his mind. She turned around and sent the puppy out. When she returned to Fang Yao’s bedroom, Yuan Xiao saw him sitting by the bed with a solemn expression, as if he was thinking about something.

“What’s wrong? Are you unhappy because of the puppy?” Yuan Xiao sat beside Fang Yao. She felt a little unfamiliar when she saw his silent expression. “Of course not. I just suddenly remembered something from my childhood.”

Fang Yao smiled and explained to Yuan Xiao beside him, “My brother used to like puppies very much. On his 16th birthday, Grandpa gave him a puppy as a birthday gift.”

Yuan Xiao felt that the relationship between Fang Yao and Fang Ming was very complicated. In fact, outsiders would think that the two brothers were very close, but Yuan Xiao could tell that Fang Yao’s relationship with Fang Ming was actually very paradoxical and complicated.

“I was seven years old at the time. Although I didn’t hate small animals, I wasn’t actually that brave.”

Fang Yao lowered his eyes slightly, looking no longer as rebellious as usual. “Although I was afraid, I still wanted to play with my brother’s puppy because my brother is not afraid of anything. He has always been especially outstanding. Everyone thinks that he’s a genius.”

Yuan Xiao looked at the depressed Fang Yao and felt her heart ache. “Although

Brother Fang Ming is outstanding, you’re also unique.”

“But I wouldn’t have thought so when I was young. I think everyone likes my brother. Even I like him very much.”

Fang Yao chuckled and gently placed his head on Yuan Xiao’s shoulder. “That’s why I’m not joking when I say that my brother was the shadow during my childhood. IN/hen I was young, I wanted to compete with him in everything, but

I couldn’t compare to him at all. Even my parents seemed to have given up on me. They only have eyes for my brother and won’t care about my results or my emotions.”

Yuan Xiao felt that although Wei Lan loved Fang Yao, she did not give him as much attention as she did Fang Ming. It was precisely because Fang Yao’s parents did not want to pressure Fang Yao to study that he felt that he was not valued..

Chapter 179

“In my opinion, it’s not that Uncle and Auntie don’t love you. They might not be able to treat the two children equally, but you have to believe that they love you very much.”

Fang Yao could not help but rub Yuan Xiao’s cheek. She looked very cute as she comforted him seriously. “Of course I know. That was just what I thought when I was young. I won’t misunderstand them anymore.”

“You have to have confidence in yourself. Moreover, in my eyes, you’re much more important than Brother Fang Ming.” After saying that, Yuan Xiao gently kissed Fang Yao’s cheek. Looking at his dazed expression, Yuan Xiao could not help but want to tease him.

Fang Yao really wanted to kiss Yuan Xiao, but when he thought of Wei Lan, who could come in at any time, he dismissed the idea.

“When I get into University A, we’ll be together openly.”

When Yuan Xiao heard Fang Yao’s words, she could not help but laugh. “Why? Do you think we’re secretly together now?

“Didn’t you say that you would only be my girlfriend after I enter University A?”

Fang Yao felt a little aggrieved when he mentioned this. Because of Yuan Xiao’s words, Fang Yao always felt that they had not really become boyfriend and girlfriend.

“Then do you think I can casually kiss an ordinary friend?” Yuan Xiao did not know why Fang Yao was so rigid about certain things.

“You mean… we’re already boyfriend and girlfriend?” Fang Yao’s eyes were sparkling, looking like a puppy that had gotten a bone.

Yuan Xiao felt that if Fang Yao had a tail, he would be wagging it desperately now.

“If you don’t want that, forget it.”

“Of course I want it!” Fang Yao hugged Yuan Xiao tightly. “From today onwards, I’m your boyfriend. If others want to get close to you, I won’t let them off!”

Yuan Xiao suddenly regretted it. Thinking of Fang Yao’s attitude towards Zhou

Nuo previously, Yuan Xiao realized that Fane: Yao did not have the confidence

of Yuan Xiao’s boyfriend at that time. If it was now, he might directly argue with Zhou Nuo.

“Maybe it’s better to announce it after I go to university. After all, we’re still in high school. It’s not good to be too ostentatious.”

Yuan Xiao said to Fang Yao guiltily, “Besides, it doesn’t matter if others know that we’re together.”

“How does it not matter? I really hope to be with you forever. I also hope everyone can know that you belong to me.”

Yuan Xiao felt that Fang Yao was still a little childish. His feelings were very sincere and passionate. Sometimes, Yuan Xiao even felt that she could not reciprocate equally.

“Then what if you suddenly forget me when you wake up one day?” Yuan Xiao looked at Fang Yao with a complicated gaze. Actually, Yuan Xiao sometimes felt that the world she lived in now was a little unreal.

“I won’t forget you. Not ever.”

Yuan Xiao did not know why Fang Yao was so sure. On second thought, she asked him, “Then what if I forget you one day?”

Fang Yao seemed to have fallen silent because of Yuan Xiao’s words. Yuan Xiao saw that he was obviously depressed and was about to comfort him when she heard Fang Yao say seriously, “Then I’ll think of a way to relive everything that happened between us and think of a way to make you remember me again.”

Yuan Xiao suddenly felt that Fang Yao in front of her seemed to have matured a lot. His tone did not sound like he was joking. Yuan Xiao hugged him and buried her head in Fang Yao’s chest. She said softly, “Don’t worry, I won’t forget you.”

During dinner that night, Meng Zhu also came to the Fang family’s house to freeload as usual. When she saw Yuan Xiao, she sat beside her happily.

“Xiao Xiao, I have good news for you.”

Looking at Meng Zhu’s mysterious expression, Yuan Xiao subconsciously glanced at Fang Ming, thinking that Meng Zhu and Fang Ming’s confession had succeeded.

“She’ll report to First Middle School in a few days. She might even be in the same class as you,” Fang Yao said calmly. Meng Zhu glared at him angrily.

“Really, Zhu Zhu? Don’t you have to go overseas anymore?” Yuan Xiao was still very surprised. She had originally thought that Meng Zhu would still go overseas to study after the New Year.

“It’s true. My mother has a lot of work to deal with in the country. Besides, I don’t want to go overseas anymore. You and Pan Ning are both in the country.

It’s boring for me to go out alone.”

“That’s great. I thought it would be difficult for us to meet again after you leave the country.”

Hearing Yuan Xiao say this, Meng Zhu said awkwardly, “It’s not a problem to meet, but we probably won’t be able to go to the same university. After all, our results are too different..”

Chapter 180

“At least you have some self-awareness. Don’t pester Xiao Xiao after school starts, lest it affects her results.”

Fang Yao could not help but tease her. “Meng Zhu, why don’t you go overseas? After all, you can still strengthen your language skills overseas. If you stay in the country, I’m afraid you won’t be able to do well in any subject.”

“Your results have only improved for a few days. What confidence do you have to criticize me?” Meng Zhu rolled her eyes at Fang Yao and said to Yuan Xiao coquettishly, “Xiao Xiao, why don’t you find some time to tutor me? I don’t want Fang Yao to look down on me.”

“Brother Fang Ming, I think you should tutor Zhu Zhu. She spends more time in the Fang family longer than in school. If you can help her with her homework, Zhu Zhu will definitely improve very quickly.”

After saying that, Yuan Xiao looked at Meng Zhu meaningfully and realized that she looked very nervous.

“Sure, but I wonder if Zhu Zhu is willing to spend all her rest time studying? Fang Ming sat on the other side of the dining table and smiled at Meng Zhu.

“Of course I’m willing. Fang Yao’s results improved so quickly because Xiao Xiao and Brother Fang Ming are helping.”

Meng Zhu was very excited, but she pretended to be calm on the surface and secretly winked at Yuan Xiao.

“Alright, in the future, my brother and Xiao Xiao will give you one-to-one tuition. Try to see if your results can compare to mine in your third year of high school.” Fang Yao was still very confident in his results. As long as he could improve steadily, it would not be a problem for him to get into University A.

Fang Yuan and Wei Lan saw that the two children were very motivated to learn and did not know if they should be happy. They did not want them to feel so much pressure.

After dinner, Fang Ming and Fang Yao sent Yuan Xiao home. Meng Zhu also went home before dark.

After the nanny cleaned up, Wei Lan lay on the sofa and watched television. Fang Yuan sat at the side and looked at his leisurely wife. He asked worriedly,

“Lan Lan, has Ah Yao been studying recently?”

Wei Lan nodded and said a exaggeratedly to Fang Yuan, “And he’s especially hardworking. Ah Yao takes every opportunity to go to the study, I can’t even get him to rest for a while.”

“Isn’t this bad?” Fang Yuan thought of his younger son and could not help but worry.

“What’s wrong with that? Our son is just motivated. It’s fine if you’re not happy for him, but what do you mean by that?” Wei Lan asked Fang Yuan unhappily, “Why? You see that our son’s results are good. What’s there to be dissatisfied about?”

“Don’t misunderstand. I just saw that Ah Yao had changed too much all of a sudden. I keep feeling that he shouldn’t be someone who studies hard.” Fang Yuan had always thought that he knew his son very well, but seeing how motivated Fang Yao was, he actually felt a little unfamiliar.

Other than fighting and causing trouble for him, Fang Yuan did not have any other impression of Fang Yao.

“What do you mean ‘shouldn’t’? You’re biased against your son!” Wei Lan knew very well that more than half of the credit for Fang Yao’s improvement was probably Yuan Xiao’s.

“I’m also happy. I didn’t expect my two sons to be so capable.” Although Fang Yuan was not good at expressing his feelings, he was still really proud of his two sons.

“Don’t you know whose son it is? Genes are very important.” Wei Lan sat up straight proudly and said to Fang Yuan, “If I hadn’t married you back then, I might have been able to tour the world now.”

“Yes, it’s all because our Lan Lan’s genes are good.” Fang Yuan followed Wei Lan’s intentions and praised her in one breath.

“In the future, Ah Yao and Xiao Xiao’s children will definitely be more outstanding.” Wei Lan could not help but fantasize about Fang Yao and Yuan Xiao’s children. She could not wait to be Grandma. “My little grandchild’s IQ and looks will definitely be the best!”

“I hope to have a little granddaughter. If Ah Yao was a girl back then, he would definitely be more obedient and cute.”

When Wei Lan was pregnant with Fang Yao, Fang Yuan had been looking forward to having a daughter. A room full of pink and cute baby supplies had been prepared, but he found out that Wei Lan was carrying a boy. Just a few days before Fang Yao was born, Fang Yuan had been hoping that the doctor had made a mistake in his examination.

Fang Yao was very beautiful when he was born. Although he was a boy, he was cuter than many little girls. Fang Yuan could not help but buy him some cute toys and clothes and doted on him.

However, ever since Fang Yao began to learn to walk, the boys personality was completely exposed..