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Chapter 261

“Sister-in-law, vou don’t know. Before our boss went to high school, he was a big star on the basketball court. If he didn’t think…” Before Zhao Yu could finish speaking, he was glared at by Fang Yao and did not dare to say anything else.

“Think what?” Yuan Xiao asked in confusion.

“I just think that it’s tough, I’m always sweating from running.” Fang Yao directly answered Yuan Xiao’s question for Zhao Yu.

“Forget it. Why don’t you feel tired when you’re fighting?” Yuan Xiao clearly did not believe Fang Yao’s words. She continued to ask Zhao Yu, “Zhao Yu, tell me the truth. Did your boss stop playing basketball because he can’t beat you?” Zhao Yu looked a little troubled and looked at Fang Yao for help.

“Of course not.” Fang Yao walked up to Yuan Xiao and explained to her, “It’s because I receive a lot of love letters and gifts at the end of every competition. I don’t want to play basketball because I think it’s too troublesome.”

If someone else said this, Yuan Xiao would definitely think that the other party was very shameless, but it made sense for Fang Yao to say it. After all, with such an exquisite and devilish face like his, it was indeed possible for such a thing to happen.

“Oh.” Yuan Xiao nodded, not doubting the authenticity of Fang Yao’s words at all.

Seeing Yuan Xiao’s exceptionally calm reaction, Zhao Yu heaved a sigh of relief, but Fang Yao’s expression became especially ugly.

“I’ll go in and find Li Chang first. Come in soon.”

Seeing Yuan Xiao leave, Zhao Yu said to Fang Yao, “Boss, let’s go in too. We still have to continue training later. Take a look outside the arena and guide us if there’s anything we need to pay attention to.”

“Wait a minute.” Fang Yao’s face darkened as he stopped Zhao Yu, who was about to enter. “Why didn’t Xiao Xiao get angry when she heard that girls wrote me love letters?”

“Boss, aren’t you afraid that Sister-in-law would be angry?” Zhao Yu looked at Fang Yao in confusion. In his opinion, it would be difficult if Yuan Xiao was angry.

“But it’s strange that she’s not angry.” Fang Yao looked like he was going to get to the bottom of it and pulled Zhao Yu, who wanted to enter the gymnasium.

“Boss, that happened when you were in junior high. Even if Sister-in-law is angry, she can’t possibly go back to junior high to teach a lesson to those girls who wrote love letters to you, right?”

Zhao Yu felt that Fang Yao was a little unfamiliar. This was the first time he had seen Fang Yao like this.

“But it’s the same now!” Fang Yao frowned and told Zhao Yu about Yuan Xiao wanting him and Xu Ying to film the promotional video.

“Really?! Then Sister-in-law is really magnanimous.” Zhao Yu was also a little surprised to hear Fang Yao’s words. After all, Xu Ying was publicly acknowledged as the most compatible school belle with Fang Yao.

“I don’t think she’s magnanimous. She doesn’t care about me at all,” Fang Yao said in a low voice, his expression becoming darker and darker.

Zhao Yu held back his laughter and whispered to Fang Yao, “Boss, you look especially like a resentful woman now, the least favored kind.”

“Kid, do you have a death wish?” Fang Yao looked at the fleeing Zhao Yu and followed him into the gymnasium.

“Fang Yao!” Li Chang saw Fang Yao not far away and waved at him enthusiastically. Noticing his gloomy atmosphere, she whispered to Yuan Xiao, “Xiao Xiao, is your Fang Yao unhappy? Are you sure he’s willing to film our promotional video?”

Li Chang looked at Fang Yao’s dark expression and felt a little afraid. Fang Yao’s expression reminded her of the days when Fang Yao was the school bully in Minghe First Middle School.

If not for Yuan Xiao, Li Chang would not have dealt with Fang Yao no matter what.

“If we find a suitable partner, he will be willing to film.” Yuan Xiao followed Li Chang’s gaze and looked at Fang Yao. Seeing that he was sitting beside her without saying a word, Yuan Xiao asked with concern, “What’s wrong? What did you say to Zhao Yu outside just now?”

Yuan Xiao could also tell that Fang Yao was a little unhappy. She thought that something had happened between Fang Yao and Zhao Yu outside the door.

“It’s fine.” Although Fang Yao was sitting beside Yuan Xiao, he still looked angry.

Just as Yuan Xiao was about to ask something, she heard a scream from the basketball court.

“What’s wrong?!” Yuan Xiao, Fang Yao, and the others looked at the center of the basketball court and realized that a very tall member was curled up on the ground.

Yuan Xiao and Fang Yao walked to the center of the basketball court. Zhao Yu was squatting beside his teammates and asking about the situation.

“Little Zhou, are you injured? Did you sprain your ankle?” Zhao Yu looked at the team member on the ground worriedly. His face was pale and he looked like he was in pain..

 

Chapter 262

“No, Brother Yu.” Xiao Zhou, who was lying on the ground, endured the pain and said weakly, “It’s just a stomachache. It suddenly started to hurt.”

The other team members around them were also very nervous. This was the first time they had encountered such an unexpected situation.

“Can you tell me the exact location?” Yuan Xiao looked at the pale-faced team member and bent down to ask him.

“Here, on the right.” Little Zhou, who was on the ground, was already a little unconscious. His voice when she spoke to Yuan Xiao was especially weak. “It’s especially painful one moment, but it can be stronger the next.”

“Is there a shortness of breath?” One of the team members muttered softly. He felt that it should not be a big deal. After all, Little Zhou was clearly fine just now.

“Shortness of breath won’t be so serious.” Yuan Xiao thought for a moment, took out her cell phone, and said to Zhao Yu, “Send him to the hospital and contact the instructor. It’s very likely to be acute appendicitis. He needs surgery.”

Hearing Yuan Xiao’s words, everyone took it seriously. Some team members went to inform the instructors, and some team members went to help Little Zhou get his coat. They were all busy.

After Yuan Xiao made the emergency call, she waited in the gymnasium with Fang Yao and Li Chang. Everyone heaved a sigh of relief when Little Zhou was taken to the hospital.

Only Zhao Yu still looked nervous.

Seeing that he was unhappy, Li Chang comforted him. “Don’t worry too much. The appendicitis will be fine. Moreover, his roommates have accompanied him. He’ll be fine soon.

“I know.” Zhao Yu sighed. He still frowned and said, “I’m worried that even if Little Zhou’s surgery is successful, he won’t be able to participate in the competition next week.”

“Doesn’t your basketball team have a substitute member?” Yuan Xiao asked in confusion. After all, there were many boys who knew how to play basketball.

“The substitute on the team applied for leave last week. It seems like he’s going to participate in some competition. He’s not in school at all.”

“Then there’s no one else?” Li Chang looked at Zhao Yu’s worried expression and felt a little worried as well.

“Yes, but their techniques are too average. They’re alright for amateur practice, but it’s still a little difficult for them to compete.” Zhao Yu had mixed feelings. He had valued this competition to begin with and had already sacrificed a lot for this competition.

“Moreover, Little Zhou is playing the center position. Not everyone can replace him.” Zhao Yu looked dejected. If they could not defeat other schools in this competition, it would be very difficult for the University A basketball team to participate in higher level competitions in the future.

“Alright, it’s almost dark. You guys should go back and rest early. I’ll discuss it with the team members and see how Little Zhou is doing.” Zhao Yu gestured for Fang Yao and the others to go back and rest first. He walked towards the lounge of the basketball court alone.

“Xiao Xiao, is the problem very serious? This is the first time I’ve seen Zhao Yu like this. He’s usually heartless.” Li Chang was a little worried about Zhao Yu’s situation. She was used to his usual joking manner and felt that Zhao Yu was the type who would not have much worries on his mind.

“He’s the captain after all. It’s inevitable that he’ll be worried about the competition.” Yuan Xiao got up from her chair and said to Fang Yao and Li Chang, “Let’s go. We can’t help even if we stay here. We’ll come and see Zhao Yu tomorrow.”

Li Chang hesitated for a moment before saying to Fang Yao and Yuan Xiao, “I’d better go and see him. You guys can go back first. Don’t wait for me.”

Yuan Xiao nodded. It seemed that although Li Chang did not say anything, she still cared a lot about Zhao Yu.

On the way back to the dormitory with Fang Yao, Yuan Xiao asked Fang Yao, who seemed to have something on his mind, “Did something happen between you and Zhao Yu? Why are you so unhappy the entire night?”

Fang Yao looked at Yuan Xiao in front of him. He wanted to ask her directly if she cared about him, but he felt that that would make him look childish.

“No, I’m worried about Zhao Yu, okay? The competition is next week. Where is he going to find another team member?”

“If you’re really worried, go and help. Didn’t Zhao Yu say that you’re very good at basketball?” Yuan Xiao said.

“You want me to play basketball?” Fang Yao stopped and asked Yuan Xiao beside him.

“Yes, you’ll definitely look very handsome when you play basketball.” Yuan Xiao knew Fang Yao’s personality. Even if she did not say that, Fang Yao would still help when Zhao Yu really had no choice.

“Then I can consider it.” Hearing Yuan Xiao’s words, Fang Yao was a little satisfied.

“If you want to play basketball, as your girlfriend, I will definitely cheer for you with all my might.” Yuan Xiao had originally planned to say something to encourage Fang Yao, but she did not expect him to agree directly..

 

Chapter 263

“I can go. Remember to cheer me on at the event location.” Because of Yuan Xiao’s words, the dark clouds in Fang Yao’s heart instantly dissipated.

In any case, Yuan Xiao was indeed his girlfriend now. This was enough to make Fang Yao happy.

“Alright, I’ll definitely be the most qualified girlfriend.” Yuan Xiao gently kissed Fang Yao’s cheek as if she was coaxing a child. Seeing that there was finally a smile in his eyes, Yuan Xiao’s mood relaxed a lot.

Although Fang Yao was always unpredictable, he seemed to be especially easy to coax.

As a freshman in physics, Yuan Xiao still had a lot of homework to do. Although Yuan Xiao had basically mastered the knowledge that the teacher wanted to teach, she still had to fulfill her class hours. Yuan Xiao did not want to fail because of skipping class.

The system’s special mission had not been activated all this while. There were many things to deal with to begin with, and Yuan Xiao was afraid that it would cause her more trouble because of the start of the mission.

Fang Yao agreed to join the basketball team for training. In order to fulfill her promise of being a qualified girlfriend, Yuan Xiao would often call to ask about his well-being. At night, after class, she would even go to the basketball gymnasium to accompany Fang Yao.

The photography club was also very troublesome. Although Qi Yuan had agreed to join Yuan Xiao’s team, other than Fang Yao, the filming targets had not been decided. Basically, Fang Yao did not agree to the other variables.

Yuan Xiao had the idea of replacing Fang Yao, but Li Chang directly rejected her. After all, Fang Yao’s popularity was the key to obtaining votes.

At this moment, Yuan Xiao was in the school’s lecture hall, listening to the knowledge she had long mastered and taking notes in boredom.

Thinking of the promotional video, Yuan Xiao felt that Fang Yao was deliberately looking for trouble.

She had already mentioned more than half of the more outstanding girls in University A, but Fang Yao was not satisfied. Moreover, Yuan Xiao realized that the more beautiful the girl she found, the worse Fang Yao’s temper seemed to be.

“I’ve never realized that he has such strong emotions against girls before,” Yuan Xiao muttered softly. She did not know what kind of partner she could find for Fang Yao.

“If girls can’t do it, then boys…” Yuan Xiao suddenly had a new idea. No one had said that the promotional video had to involve a boy and a girl?

Yuan Xiao felt that she was a little stupid. If she found another male partner for Fang Yao, he should have no objections.

Thinking that she could look for boys, Yuan Xiao immediately opened the campus forum of University A on her cell phone.

“Boys… it’s best if it’s a boy with high popularity…” Yuan Xiao kept flipping through the posts on the forum. Indeed, many of the posts were related to

Fang Yao.

“This person?” Yuan Xiao stopped at a post about Si Cheng.

“The results of University A’s Most Gentle Prince Charming Selection.” Yuan Xiao read the title of the post softly and saw more than 5,000 comments. She clicked on it curiously.

The content of the post was the results of the selection of University A’s gentlest Prince Charming. Si Cheng was far ahead, and Qi Yuan was second.

Fang Yao had fewer votes than the two of them, but he was still ranked third.

Yuan Xiao looked at the comments section and almost laughed out loud.

“The idol in my heart is Fang Yao, but if we’re talking about gentleness, we admit defeat..

“In terms of looks, our school hunk has never been defeated by anyone, but the word gentle has nothing to do with him.”

“Next time, we’ll vote for the most murderous Prince Charming. Our Yao Yao will definitely be the first!”

Yuan Xiao was amused by the comments in the comments section. It turned out that Fang Yao was actually so terrifying in everyone’s eyes.

“Female student on the far right in the third row, answer this question!”

Noticing everyone’s gazes, Yuan Xiao realized that her teacher was calling her.

She stood up nervously. Yuan Xiao looked at the question on the projection screen and heaved a sigh of relief. Fortunately, her teacher’s question was on the projection screen.

Yuan Xiao roughly glanced at the content of the question and directly gave an accurate answer and the process of analysis.

Hearing Yuan Xiao’s answer, the teacher was slightly stunned. Then, she smiled and said to her, “Student, what was my question just now?”

When Yuan Xiao heard her teacher’s words, she did not dare to say anything else. It seemed that her teacher did not wake her up to ask her to answer the questions on the projection screen.

“I’m sorry, Teacher. I was distracted just now.” Yuan Xiao lowered her head apologetically. Ever since she had the Academic Genius System, this was the first time she was so nervous in front of her teacher.

“What I asked just now was that if you encounter such questions in the future, you can directly pen down the theories involved and the thinking process. You don’t have to force yourself to resolve them completely and end up writing the something wrong.. “

 

Chapter 264

The teacher looked at Yuan Xiao, who had her head lowered in silence, and slowly said, “I asked you what theory this question can be related to, but you directly gave the correct answer. You have some right to be distracted.”

“Student, what’s your name?”

Hearing her teacher ask her name, Yuan Xiao felt even more uneasy.

After all, it was definitely not a good thing to be targeted by a teacher when she was only a freshman. If she was really remembered by the teacher, even if she wanted to skip a class in the future, she might be directly discovered.

“Yuan Xiao.”

“Alright, Student Yuan Xiao, you’re very smart. I’ll be especially strict with you.

Other students who reach the passing mark will pass the coursel. If you reach 80 points, I will pass you.” The teacher waved her hand and gestured for her to sit down. She began to talk about the problem on the screen.

Returning to her seat, Yuan Xiao’s mood plummeted. She was already targeted; it seemed that there was no hope for her to relax after four years in university.

Yuan Xiao did not calm down even after class. After all, she had always been a good student in the teachers’ hearts. This was the first time she had been criticized like this.

Most of the students had already left. Yuan Xiao looked at the teacher who was tidying up the books on the podium and quietly walked over.

“Teacher Dai, I really understand my mistake just now. I definitely won’t be distracted in the future.” Yuan Xiao smiled at the teacher ingratiatingly. This Professor Dai from the Physics Department was the renowned lecturer of University A, but he was famous for being strict and serious.

“Yuan Xiao, I actually know you.” The teacher looked at Yuan Xiao with a smile and said to her, “It’s not like I’ve never watched the news. Besides, Shen Yu is my student.”

“Professor Shen…” Yuan Xiao thought of Professor Shen and suddenly realized that even if she did not make a mistake, she was very likely to be targeted. After all, Shen Yu was a professor at University A. It was easy for the teachers to learn about her.

“You can be said to be a genius to a certain extent, but I’m best at stimulating the potential of a genius. Work hard in the future. Many teachers in our faculty think highly of you. Don’t disappoint everyone.”

Professor Dai reminded Yuan Xiao seriously, “If there’s any academic problem you don’t understand, you’re welcome to come to my office to discuss it with me. Also, remember to polish your knowledge more. Don’t be complacent. No matter what level you reach, you can always improve.”

After leaving the classroom, Yuan Xiao’s emotions were very complicated.

Although learning was endless and hard work was a virtue, according to Professor Dai, many teachers in the department had already gotten to know her. It would be very difficult for her to live a peaceful life in the future.

Yuan Xiao lowered her head and did not notice the person in front of her. She accidentally bumped into him.

“I’m sorry.” Yuan Xiao still did not raise her head. She apologized and was about to leave when she was stopped.

“Yuan Xiao, don’t you recognize me?” Si Cheng looked at Yuan Xiao, who was about to leave, and deliberately put on a disappointed expression.

“Si Cheng… Hello, Senior.” Yuan Xiao smiled awkwardly. Every time she met Si Cheng, she did not seem to be very happy.

“Hello, welcome to University A.” Si Cheng glanced at the classroom behind Yuan Xiao and asked with a smile, “Are you from the Physics Department? Was that Professor Dai’s class just now?”

Yuan Xiao nodded. Si Cheng’s enthusiasm made her feel a little uncomfortable. “Although Professor Dai is a little strict, he’s actually a very good person.”

“Senior, aren’t you in the Business Administration Department?” Yuan Xiao remembered that in the original book, Si Cheng had studied business management overseas. Although the plot had changed a little, a main character like Si Cheng should not have changed much if not for the influence of the outside world.

“I have a double degree. I’ve attended Professor Dai’s class.” As the two of them were a little different in height, Si Cheng specially lowered his head slightly when he spoke to Yuan Xiao. They looked especially close, attracting the gazes of many students who passed by.

Si Cheng was indeed the school hunk of University A. His reputation was not exaggerated. In just a short while, he had already attracted the discussion of many students. Yuan Xiao even saw many female students secretly taking photos.

“Junior Xiao Xiao, if you need any help in the future, you can tell me. Let’s exchange contact details.”

Si Cheng was about to take out his phone when he heard Yuan Xiao say slowly, “Senior Si Cheng, I do have something to trouble you with..”

 

Chapter 265

Si Cheng did not expect Yuan Xiao to say this directly. Although he was a little surprised, he still smiled and asked her, “Tell me, how can I help?”

“Senior, you should have heard of the campus promotional video of University

A, right?” Yuan Xiao knew that Si Cheng had filmed a promotional video before, but he had gone overseas for his exchange studies for a period of time last semester. He probably had not participated in the filming of last semester. “I’ve heard of it. You want me to participate in the filming?” Si Cheng looked at the expectant Yuan Xiao and asked despite knowing the answer.

“That’s right. If the promotional video can be used by the school, we can even earn extra credits.”

Si Cheng was not interested in the credits, but he was a little interested in filming with Yuan Xiao.

“Sure. Anyway, I’m not too busy recently. I can film the school’s promotional video with you.”

Si Cheng did not tell Yuan Xiao the truth. As a fourth-year student who was about to graduate, although Si Cheng did not have many professional classes to attend, there were still many things that he had to prepare in advance to start an internship in the company.

“Then I wish us a smooth filming!” Yuan Xiao was very happy that Si Cheng had agreed to participate in the filming. With him, Fang Yao, and Qi Yuan as cameramen, their team would definitely be able to obtain an opportunity to increase their credits.

Yuan Xiao and Si Cheng exchanged contact details. She planned to call Si Cheng along the next time she met with the photography club members. Walking out of the teaching building, Yuan Xiao received a call from .

Academician Bai.

“Xiao Xiao, is your university life alright?” Academician Bai’s kind voice came from the phone. Although Yuan Xiao did not listen to his suggestion to study at the Academy of Sciences, Academician Bai still liked Yuan Xiao very much.

“Pretty good, Academician Bai.” Yuan Xiao also felt that Academician Bail s was very kind and warm. There were many things about this old man that were worth learning. There were even some knowledge that the system could not provide.

“Didn’t you say to call me Grandpa Bai? Xiao Xiao, our research institute is about to be established. I’ll inform you when the time comes.”

At the mention of the research institute, Academician Bai Bo ls attitude became a little more serious. “Xiao Xiao, I think we can further research the ‘intelligent brain’ you proposed previously.”

“Grandpa Bai, do you think there can be a new breakthrough in the Al?” Yuan Xiao became much more serious when she mentioned the Al.

After all, if a more advanced Al was developed, it was possible to crack the true principles of the Academic Genius System.

“If we can properly deal with the practicality of the ‘intelligent brain’, it will be a major breakthrough in technology and even medicine.”

Yuan Xiao could also understand Academician Bail s words. Although the Al sounded like an illusion of the virtual world, if it was really used well, it would even play a huge role in the treatment of vegetative people.

As long as the user’s brain waves reached the corresponding frequency, regardless of whether the user had amnesia or their brain cells were not active enough, they could obtain some essential improvements.

“I know, Grandpa Bai. When the research institute is established, I’ll set aside a lot of time for research and experiments.”

“Alright, Xiao Xiao. I’m relieved to hear that.” Academician Bai was originally worried that Yuan Xiao would focus on her school after entering university, so he wanted her to study at the Academy of Sciences.

After hanging up the phone, Yuan Xiao rushed towards the gymnasium. Because Fang Yao had joined at the last minute, he still had to familiarize himself with the team for a while.

When Zhao Yu found out that Fang Yao was willing to help him participate in the competition, he was so touched that he almost cried.

Zhao Yu knew that Fang Yao had never liked to be in the limelight. The reason he was willing to represent University A in front of the entire school was all for his sake.

“Boss! Over here!” Zhao Yu received the ball from Fang Yao on the court and dunked it. Because the two of them were familiar with each other, they actually cooperated exceptionally well.

The other members of the team worked especially hard because of Fang Yao’s participation. After all, with Fang Yao around, it meant that more than half of the girls in the school would come to watch the ball game. Of course, the pressure on them increased a lot.

Even during their usual practice, there were many girls watching because of Fang Yao.

As soon as Yuan Xiao walked into the gymnasium, she noticed Fang Yao in the center. The afternoon sun shone in through the floor-to-ceiling windows of the stadium. Fang Yao’s body was dyed with a warm golden color, and he looked especially dazzling.

“Senior Fang Yao!”

Fang Yao had just left the court to rest when a few female students who looked like freshmen ran towards him with drinks and towels..

 

Chapter 266

When the other members of the team saw Fang Yao’s treatment, they looked at him enviously. They even whistled a few times, making the female classmates who came to deliver things to Fang Yao feel a little embarrassed.

“No need.” Fang Yao waved his hand ungratefully and walked around the female students in front of him.

Yuan Xiao, who was standing not far away, saw Fang Yao leave the center of the field and quickly walked towards him.

“Ah Yao!”

Seeing Yuan Xiao waving at him, a smile instantly appeared on Fang Yao’s originally expressionless face.

“Don’t you have class today? Why are you here?” Fang Yao looked at Yuan Xiao in front of him and felt much happier.

“I just finished class and wanted to come and see you.” Yuan Xiao looked at Fang Yao’s energetic face and felt that it was a blessing for the young man in front of her to belong to her.

“You came over like this? Why didn’t you bring me any water or towels?” Fang Yao looked at the empty-handed Yuan Xiao and pretended to be angry.

“Didn’t someone send you water and towels just now? I didn’t see you take them.” Yuan Xiao narrowed her eyes and said meaningfully to Fang Yao, “Colonel Fang’s charm hasn’t decreased. There are still so many people who like you in university.”

“Why? Are you jealous?” Fang Yao looked at Yuan Xiao with a smile, as if he was very satisfied with her reaction.

“No, there are so many people who like my boyfriend. It only proves that my taste is better.” Yuan Xiao took out a pink water bottle from her backpack and handed it to Fang Yao. “This is the remaining water I drank. There’s still half a bottle. Do you want to drink it?”

Fang Yao smiled and took the bottle. He took a big gulp and pressed his face against Yuan Xiao’s ear. He said softly, “As expected of the water my girlfriend gave me. It tastes especially sweet.”

“Of course it’s sweet. I added a large spoonful of honey…” Yuan Xiao looked helplessly at Fang Yao in front of her and felt that he seemed to be still emitting a silly aura.

“Let me tell you something serious. Do you have time to come to the photography club tomorrow afternoon? I told the president about the group shooting. I’ll go and confirm with him tomorrow. Our promotional video can start filming.”

Hearing Yuan Xiao’s words, Fang Yao asked curiously, “Have you confirmed it? Who do you want to be my partner?”

“Listen to my arrangements this time. Don’t try to reject me again. The other teams have already chosen their characters. If we don’t start filming soon, our progress will be lagging.”

Yuan Xiao glared at Fang Yao. If not for the fact that he had been making excuses and despising his partner for being unsuitable, her team would not have wasted so much time.

If it was not because she needed Qi Yuan to film, Yuan Xiao would have gotten Qi Yuan to replace him as the protagonist. Anyway, he was the school hunk, so his popularity was not much different.

“Just film with me. Didn’t we win awards together in high school? If we work together again, we’ll definitely get first place.”

Looking at the exceptionally confident Fang Yao, Yuan Xiao could not help but discourage him. “Colonel Fang, don’t be too blindly confident. I heard that Tang Lu and Wu Peng’s team found Xu Ying and the Prince Charming of the art department to film together. Xue Tong and Yang Jun also found members of the street dance club to help. The number of people far exceeds ours, and their popularity is not low.”

“So what if there are many people? I’ve been selected as the first place on the forum many times,” Fang Yao said.

“Yo, Ah Yao, when did you read the forum? Haven’t you always thought that those things are very boring?” Yuan Xiao smiled.

Fang Yao shook his head and explained, “I heard it from Zhao Yu. He said that my name often appears on the forum.”

Yuan Xiao smiled and muttered softly, “Yes, the most murderous Prince Charming…”

“What?” Fang Yao did not hear Yuan Xiao’s words clearly. Looking at her smiling eyes, he felt that she was mocking him. He said in confusion, “Could it be that Zhao Yu is lying to me?”

“No, you’re indeed quite famous. There’s no doubt about that.” Yuan Xiao looked at the childish Fang Yao and thought that he was very cute. “Then let’s agree that after class tomorrow afternoon, you’ll come to the photography club to look for me. Tell Zhao Yu in advance that you’ll arrive later at the training tomorrow.”

“Alright, I understand.”

“Then practice well. I still have class. I’ll go back first.” After Yuan Xiao finished instructing Fang Yao, she left the basketball court.

Seeing that there was still some time before the practice began, Fang Yao took out his cell phone and walked to an empty corner. He opened the school forum of University A..

 

Chapter 267

After seeing that he had been voted the school hunk, Fang Yao nodded in satisfaction. He felt that everyone had good taste.

However, just as he was about to leave the forum, he suddenly saw Si Cheng’s name in the post.

“The gentlest Prince Charming…” Fang Yao read the title of the post in a low voice and clicked on it curiously. When he saw that he was actually ranked third and was over a thousand fewer behind Si Cheng, who was first, he exploded.

“Qi Yuan is ranked ahead of me! Why?” Fang Yao widened his eyes in disbelief and did not notice Zhao Yu behind him.

“Boss, when did you start paying attention to these things?”

Zhao Yu noticed Fang Yao’s cell phone interface and asked in confusion, “Don’t you despise these things the most? That’s why Gao Shuo and I voted for Qi

Yuan…

When Zhao Yu saw Fang Yao’s terrifyingly dark face, he tactfully did not continue.

“Do you think Si Cheng is gentler than me?” Fang Yao looked unhappy.

“Of course. Si Cheng is publicly acknowledged as a warm guy.” Zhao Yu felt Fang Yao’s gaze and instantly changed what he wanted to say. “But compared to you, Boss, you’re still more handsome.”

“Am I not gentle?” Although Fang Yao had a smile on his face, his eyes were especially terrifying.

“Gentle. If you use such a tone, of course everyone will think that you’re more gentle.” Zhao Yu took a few steps back and muttered to himself, “After all, with your gaze, if anyone doesn’t say that you’re gentle, they’ll probably be beaten up in the next second.”

“Don’t think I can’t hear you!” Just as Fang Yao stood up, Zhao Yu ran away.

“This Si Cheng is really an eyesore.” From the first time they met, Fang Yao felt that Si Cheng was very annoying. He looked at Si Cheng’s photo on the forum and felt that his smile was especially annoying.

“It’s best if you don’t interact with her in the future. If you get close to Xiao Xiao again, I’ll definitely teach you a lesson!” Fang Yao said fiercely as he looked at Si Cheng’s photo.

During Fang Yao’s first year of university, Si Cheng had been an exchange student overseas, so the two of them had never met. He did not expect Si Cheng to return from overseas as soon as Yuan Xiao entered school.

Fang Yao had always felt that this person had ulterior motives, so he was especially vigilant against him.

However, University A was not small after all. It was actually not that easy to meet. Fang Yao was a little relieved about Si Cheng. After all, other than attending classes, Yuan Xiao was almost always with him.

What Fang Yao did not expect was that she would meet Si Cheng so quickly. Yuan Xiao was on the phone with Feng Mei outside the photography club. Feng

Mei was very worried about Yuan Xiao over the phone and had been asking about her.

“Mom, don’t worry. Everything is fine in school. I still have my high school friends by my side. There’s nothing I can’t adapt to.”

“How’s Fang Yao? He’s already in his second year of university this year. Will he have a lot of classes? Do you have time to spend with him?”

“Ah Yao is quite good. Mom, don’t worry. I’ll find time to go home to see you guys this weekend,” Yuan Xiao said.

“Your father and I are fine. You don’t have to worry about us.” Although Feng Mei said that Yuan Xiao did not have to worry, she was still very happy to hear that she was going home.

“By the way, Xiao Xiao, have you been in contact with the Yuan Family recently?”

Hearing Feng Mei mention the Yuan Family, Yuan Xiao asked curiously, “Did something happen? I spoke to them on the phone the day I came to University A to report. There have been a lot of things going on in school recently, so I didn’t contact them.”

“It’s nothing. It’s about your younger brother, Yuan Xu. Your father and I met their family of three when we were shopping. Yuan Xu already knows how to call Mom and Dad. He looks especially cute.”

Feng Mei could not help but share everything that had happened recently with Yuan Xiao. She rambled on for a long time.

Yuan Xiao glanced at the time and estimated that Fang Yao and Si Cheng were about to reach the club. Only then did she reluctantly hang up the phone with Feng Mei. She thought that when she returned home this weekend, she would also go to the Yuan Family to see her younger brother. From Feng Mei’s description, Yuan Xu seemed to be exceptionally smart.

Yuan Xiao returned to the photography club classroom. As soon as she entered, she felt the tense atmosphere in the classroom.

“Xiao Xiao, why is he here?” Fang Yao pointed at Si Cheng and asked her when he saw Yuan Xiao enter.

“Ah Yao, Senior Si Cheng is the partner I looked for to film alongside you,” Yuan Xiao said carefully as she looked at the dark-faced Fang Yao..

 

Chapter 268

“You went to him?” Fang Yao looked at Yuan Xiao in disbelief, thinking that he must have heard wrongly.

Yuan Xiao smiled awkwardly at Si Cheng and quickly walked to Fang Yao’s side.

She pulled his sleeve and whispered, “It’s all because you forced me. I can’t look for anyone else. I’ve already found all the students with a pretty good image in University A. Si Cheng is the last candidate. You have to do it this time!”

Seeing that Fang Yao was sulking and not saying anything, Yuan Xiao turned around and asked Si Cheng, “Senior, I hope you can work with Ah Yao to film the promotional video. Are you willing to help?”

Si Cheng was actually a little surprised to see Fang Yao. He originally thought that his filming partner would be Yuan Xiao. If he had known that he would film the promotional video with this guy, he might not have agreed.

“If it’s your request, of course I’m willing to help.” Si Cheng still had his signature smile on his face.

Yuan Xiao looked at him gratefully and said to Pan Yi, who was sitting on the chair, “President, the filming subjects our team has finally decided on are Fang Yao and Senior Si Cheng.”

“Alright, I’ll remember it.” Pan Yi looked at Fang Yao and Si Cheng’s faces that were difficult to ignore and felt that the quality of the promotional video this time would definitely be especially high.

“I’m not filming with him!” Before the tip of Pan Yi’s pen landed on the paper, he heard Fang Yao say unhappily.

“Can you not be so childish? It’s just a promotional video. Do you want me to find celebrities to film with you?” If not for the fact that Wang Chen was not a student of University A, Yuan Xiao really wanted to ask him for help.

After all, Wang Chen was extraordinarily famous now. If he could really participate in the filming, the effect would definitely be incredible.

Fang Yao still pulled a long face. At the thought that Yuan Xiao had actually went to look for Si Cheng behind his back, Fang Yao was furious.

“Xiao Xiao, if Fang Yao is really unwilling to participate in the filming, I can get a friend to help. Although he might not be as famous as Fang Yao, he will at least be willing to cooperate with the filming.” Si Cheng looked at Fang Yao’s angry expression and felt much better.

“Who said I don’t want to participate in the filming? I just don’t want to partner with you.”

Fang Yao gritted his teeth as he spoke to Si Cheng. When he saw Si Cheng’s strange expression, the words “male b*tch” instantly popped up in Fang Yao’s mind. He had heard this Zhao Yu use this term before, it basically refered to scheming guys.

“Are you afraid that everyone will overlook you if you share the same screen as me?” Si Cheng looked at Fang Yao with a smile, as if he was happy to anger him.

“I’m just afraid that your face is too big and the screen won’t fit…” If it was in the past, Fang Yao might have rushed up directly. However, he had grown up a lot and learned not to rely on force to solve problems.

“The two of you really have some chemistry.”

Qi Yuan, who was sitting in the corner, had been fiddling with his computer. When he heard Fang Yao and Si Cheng’s conversation, he could not help but say, “Don’t worry, almost all of your shots would be solo. You guys will only be filmed together at the end.”

Yuan Xiao was very surprised that Qi Yuan would say this. They had clearly quarreled the moment they met, but Qi Yuan actually felt that they had chemistry.

However, Qi Yuan’s words were indeed effective. Fang Yao and Si Cheng had no objections to the filming and were finally willing to cooperate.

“Come and look at the script with me. Although it’s only a five-minute short film, we still need to study it seriously.” Qi Yuan called Fang Yao and Si Cheng over. It was unknown what method Qi Yuan had used, but the two people beside him actually acted exceptionally obedient.

Li Chang stood beside Yuan Xiao and looked at how Qi Yuan, Fang Yao and Si

Cheng were sharing the same space. She whispered to Yuan Xiao in a daze,

“Xiao Xiao, I think we’ll be the first place this time.”

Yuan Xiao looked at the rare harmonious scene in front of her and sighed softly. “I hope so. I’ll be satisfied if the filming can go smoothly.”

As Yuan Xiao had expected, Fang Yao and Si Cheng started arguing again after a while.

“You can’t both choose to play the piano. One of you has to choose to dance.” Qi Yuan explained to Fang Yao and Si Cheng helplessly, “You’re filming the same short film. It’s impossible for there to be repetitive elements.”

“I’m a 10th-grade pianist. If you’re not convinced, why don’t we compete?” Fang Yao looked at Si Cheng and said bluntly.

“Piano isn’t just about how many grades you’re achieved.” Si Cheng chuckled and slowly said, “I’ve participated in famous concerts overseas, so I have more actual experience than you..”

 

Chapter 269

“I didn’t have time to participate. How do you know that I’m not as good as you?” Fang Yao looked at Si Cheng indignantly.

“Yuan Xiao, the dancer would need you as their dance partner. You don’t have to show your face. Just a shot of your back,” Qi Yuan looked at Yuan Xiao, who was standing at the side, and said to her as if nothing had happened.

Fang Yao and Si Cheng stopped when they heard Qi Yuan’s words. The two of them seemed to be having a mental battle and quickly began to push each other away.

“Fang Yao, if you want to play the piano, I’ll let you have it. After all, I’m older than you. There’s no need to snatch it from you over such a small matter.”

Fang Yao sneered and counterattacked, “There’s no need to trouble yourself. I haven’t played the piano for a long time. Perhaps I’m already rusty. I’m definitely not as experienced as you.”

Looking at the two people who were still arguing, Yuan Xiao lowered her head helplessly. These two people seemed to be natural enemies. In the future, they would both be influential figures in the business world. One was straightforward and hot-tempered, while the other was gentle and shrewd. Once they met, they would start to fight uncontrollably.

“Alright, let’s draw lots. It’s fair to everyone.” Qi Yuan folded the note he had written and placed it in an empty bag.

“One note says ‘play the piano’, and the other says ‘dance’. You can do whichever one you draw. Don’t go back on your word. Do you understand?”

Qi Yuan gave Fang Yao and Si Cheng a warning look, as if he was going to throw anyone who continued to cause trouble out of the club classroom.

Seeing the two of them silently drawing lots, Yuan Xiao prayed that Fang Yao would be chosen to dance. If she really went to be Si Cheng’s dance partner, Fang Yao would be so angry that he would tear down the club classroom. In Yuan Xiao’s opinion, Fang Yao looked like a cute big golden retriever when he was obedient, but when he was angry, he was an out-and-out husky, the kind with the purest bloodline.

Yuan Xiao observed Fang Yao’s expression after seeing the contents of the note. When she saw the corners of his mouth curl up, she heaved a sigh of relief.

Finally, after arranging the filming content, Qi Yuan explained to everyone tiredly, “Because it’s a promotional video for University A, the filming location is also at University A. The scene of the piano playing is in the music classroom, and the scene of the dance is on the school’s celebration stage. In the end, the joint scene of the two of you is filmed at the entrance of University A.”

Qi Yuan turned to look at Fang Yao and Si Cheng and instructed, “I’ll find some free slots for the classroom and the stage and contact you to film. You need a dry run with the equipment first. See if that time is suitable. We’ll set the next start time.”

With Qi Yuan around, Yuan Xiao and Li Chang were quite relaxed. This was the first time Yuan Xiao felt that having a god-like teammate was an especially blissful thing.

As Fang Yao’s basketball team would start the competition next week, the first to film was Si Cheng.

Although Yuan Xiao and Li Chang could not help much, they still participated in every filming.

There was not a single flaw with Qi Yuan’s skills. Si Cheng was also very adapted to the camera. Not only was he photogenic, but he was also very talented in acting.

After only two days of filming, they had already completed a lot of scenes. Yuan Xiao did not come in vain. She had also learned a lot of techniques related to photography by Qi Yuan’s side.

On the weekend, Yuan Xiao prepared to go home with Li Chang. Fang Yao originally planned to go back with her, but Zhao Yu was still worried about the competition, so Fang Yao stayed behind to accompany him.

After all, there were many opportunities to go home, but the competition next week was only once a year.

On the way home, Yuan Xiao received a piece of good news. Pan Ning had called her and said that she had arrived at University A. Because of her foot injury, Pan Ning had successfully applied for leave. Her parents had also changed a lot and finally tried to listen to her opinion. Yuan Xiao was sincerely happy for Pan Ning.

After agreeing with Li Chang on the time to return to school, Yuan Xiao rushed home alone.

Yuan Xiao arrived home before noon because she had already told Shen Hai

and Feng Mei in advance. As soon as she entered the house, Yuan Xiao smelled the fragrance of food.

Although the food in University A’s canteen was not bad, it did not smell like home. Yuan Xiao took in the fragrance of the food in satisfaction and gave her parents a big hug.

“Dad, Mom, I miss you guys so much. Is everything okay at home? How’s the shop now?”

“Child, you’re always so worried. Everything is fine at home..” Shen Hai gently stroked Yuan Xiao’s head and said lovingly, “Why do I feel that you’ve grown taller?”

 

Chapter 270

“Dad, I’ve been away from home for less than a month. How much taller do you think I’ve grown?

Yuan Xiao glanced at Feng Mei and deliberately exaggerated, “I was thinking my mom has become prettier. It seems that this month has been especially magical.”

“This child, quickly wash your hands. We can eat soon.” Feng Mei looked at Yuan Xiao, her eyes filled with joy. She prepared a table full of Yuan Xiao’s favorite dishes.

Feng Mei had been preparing for Yuan Xiao’s arrival since she returned last night.

“Xiao Xiao, do you have enough living expenses? If you lack money, tell Dad.” Shen Hai sat beside Yuan Xiao and said to her happily, “The restaurant’s business is getting better and better. Your mother and I have long wanted to give you more living expenses.”

“It’s enough. I still have a lot of bonuses for participating in the competition previously. The things in university are very cheap. I don’t need that much money.” Yuan Xiao was already very satisfied with her current life.

In her previous life, she was too obsessed with those worldly possessions, so she ignored the most precious beauty in front of her.

“Girls should buy more clothes and cosmetics.”

Feng Mei looked at Yuan Xiao’s clean and beautiful face. In her impression, Yuan Xiao had never put on makeup.

It was fine in high school in the past, but now that she was in university, Feng Mei asked worriedly, “Xiao Xiao, do you need me to enroll you in a class to learn makeup? I think girls around your age are very good at makeup.”

“Do I have to register for class even if I want to put on makeup?” Yuan Xiao smiled and shied away. “I’m fine now. I don’t need makeup. It’s too troublesome.”

In her previous life, Yuan Xiao had a lot of cosmetics. In order to obtain Jiang Yan’s attention, Yuan Xiao had paid a lot of attention to her appearance since high school, but what did she get in exchange?

There was only endless ridicule and a tragic ending. In this life, Yuan Xiao no longer foolishly pursued these superficial matters. She placed more importance on enriching her heart.

“My daughter is born beautiful. She’s also the most beautiful without makeup.” Shen Hai looked at Yuan Xiao proudly.

The family enjoyed dinner happily. After dinner, Yuan Xiao finally returned to the small bed she was most familiar with.

“Little 7, time passes so quickly.” Yuan Xiao only felt at ease calling out the system when she was in her bedroom.

When she was in the dormitory, she could only pull the curtains on the bed and silently think about the conversation in her mind, afraid that it would arouse the suspicion of her roommates.

[That’s right, Host. It’s been a long time since you completed your previous mission. Do you want to unlock a new mission?]

“Little 7, don’t you have anything to talk to me about other than missions? Yuan Xiao lay on the bed with mixed feelings.

[Of course I do, but I can sense all your emotions and thoughts, so even if we don’t chat, I can tell what you’re thinking.]

“So what do you think I’m thinking now?

Yuan Xiao turned over and picked up the little bear by the bed. There was a faint smell of detergent on it.

Yuan Xiao knew that even if she did not go home often, Feng Mei would carefully clean her room every day, so the items in the room were very clean.

[The host is wondering if our world is real.]

The system’s words stunned Yuan Xiao. “That’s not what I thought…”

Yuan Xiao really wanted to study and understand the difference between

Artificial Intelligence and the Academic Genius System. If the Academic Genius System was also a memory implanted, it meant that the world Yuan Xiao lived in was not real.

“Then can you give me an answer?” Yuan Xiao tried to ask Little 7.

[I’m sorry, Host. Regardless of whether your world is real or not, Little 7 is only a parasite in your brain, so there’s no way to make an accurate judgment.]

“If I don’t exist, will you disappear too?” Yuan Xiao thought that one day, she might not be able to hear the system’s voice and suddenly felt a little disappointed.

[Yes, Host. I only exist it in your mind. Without you, I certainly wouldn’t exist.] “Looks like I have to cherish my life well, for you,” Yuan Xiao said jokingly.

[Yes, Host. Not only do you have to live a good life, but you also have to work hard to do more missions. The reason Little 7 exists is to let you reach a higher level.]

“Last time, you said that I still have 300 points before I can level up again?

[That’s right. The host can choose to complete a special mission and directly obtain 300 points to further upgrade to advanced mode..]